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Stein named economic development director BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
SPORTS......... 10 Local boys basketball coach has an alter ego
FEATURES..... 16 BOW camp teaches outdoor skills for women
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Jennifer Stein has been selected as the new economic development services director to lead a team of business attraction and development and retention and expansion experts at the city of Peoria. Prior to this appointment, Stein was serving simultaneously as the interim economic development services director and communications director for the city. “Jen is a very talented, dedicated professional with exceptional leadership, business and communication skills that make her uniquely qualified for the dynamic world of economic development,” said Jeff Tyne, Peoria city manager. “Her never-ending energy and love for Peoria is contagious and will help put Peoria on the map as a premier location for
As Peoria’s communications director for eight years, Jennifer Stein recruited the planned developer for the large, mixedused project at Stadium Point at P83. (Photo courtesy of the city of Peoria)
advanced industry, high-quality jobs and a supportive business environment.” Stein brings more than 25 years of public and private sector communications, marketing, strategic planning, management, and community relations experience to her new economic development role in Peoria. As the communications director for eight years in Peoria, she oversaw the award-winning public affairs, marketing, advertising and tourism efforts and attracted restaurant and hospitality uses to the city. Prior to Peoria, Stein worked for the city of Glendale, spearheading the 2008 Super Bowl media efforts, marketing the annual Fiesta Bowl and BCS Championship games, building business and community partnerships in Westgate, and securing reSEE STEIN PAGE 4
Peoria native participates in Arctic exercise BY STEPHANIE FOX
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A Peoria native is serving with Strike Group Oceanography Team supporting Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022 in the Arctic Ocean. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise designed to research, test and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Castagnaro joined the Navy more than five
years ago for the opportunities the military provides. “I joined the Navy in order to set myself up for a career and also be able to support both me and my spouse financially,” Castagnaro said. Castagnaro has taken the skills learned from education and those learned in Peoria to become the sailor they are today. “Growing up in my hometown I learned strong work ethics and leadership skills through teamwork,” Castagnaro said.
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Castagnaro serves as an aerographer’s mate. “My favorite part about being an aerographer’s mate is knowing how weather works and having that ability to teach my family what is going on in their state,” Castagnaro said. According to Navy officials, U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel are participating in the SEE ARCTIC PAGE 3
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exercise alongside personnel from the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy and United Kingdom Royal Navy. During the exercise, personnel will conduct research and operations in the Arctic Region. A temporary ice camp named Ice Camp Queenfish is being established which consists of shelters, a command center, and infrastructure to safely house and support more than 60 personnel at any one time. “The Arctic region can be unforgiving and challenging like no other place on Earth,” said Rear Adm. Richard Seif, commander of the Navy’s Undersea Warfighting Development Center in Groton, Connecticut, and the ranking officer of ICEX 2022. “It’s also changing and becoming more active with maritime activity. ICEX 2022 provides the Navy an opportunity to increase capability and readiness in this unique environment, and to continue establishing best practices we can share with partners and allies who share the U.S.’s goal of a free and peaceful Arctic.” Serving in the Navy means Castagnaro is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. “As an aerographer’s mate we pro-
Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph Castagnaro joined the Navy more than five years ago for the opportunities the military provides. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy)
vide weather forecasts in a tactical setting that could be used to our advantage,” Castagnaro said. There are many opportunities for sailors to achieve accomplishments during their military service. “My proudest moment in the Navy was after I finished my first deployment on the Eisenhower and receiving the end of deployment award from the admiral of the ship,” Castagnaro said. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Cast-
agnaro, as well as other sailors, know they are part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe for generations of sailors who will follow. “Serving in the Navy means a chance to better myself and earn some new skills that I can apply to the civilian sector someday,” Castagnaro said. PT
Domestic violence suspect shot by officers BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
The Buckeye Police Department, as part of the West Valley Investigative Response Team, is investigating a Peoria police-involved shooting at 9:20 p.m. March 6. Officers responded to a domestic violence incident at 20702 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Peoria, in which a man, 33-year-old Jerry Lott of Peoria, and a woman were yelling. When officers arrived, Lott drove off at a high rate of speed. Officers on
scene determined Lott damaged items in the home and was engaged in an argument with a woman. Preliminary information shows that an officer on an unrelated call observed the vehicle, advised that it appeared Lott might be impaired, and attempted to stop it. Lott continued, struck a curb, ran up into it and continued. Officers then located the vehicle stopped on the north side of Williams Road just west of 95th Avenue with a flat tire. The officers blocked the vehicle, but Lott got out of the car and yelled that
he had a gun, he didn’t want to live, and they had to shoot him. Lott did not obey commands. At one point, Lott reached into the vehicle, and when he re-emerged, officers thought he was armed and shot him. Each officer fired at least one round, striking Lott. Officers and fire-medical personnel performed life-saving measures; however, Lott died on scene. No officers or innocent bystanders were injured during this incident. Officers involved in this incident were wearing body-worn cameras, and they were activated. PT
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Police seek help identifying theft suspect BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
Peoria police seek the public’s help in identifying a female subject who stole a package near 91st and West Surrey drives at around 1:40 p.m. Feb. 14. The victim had two packages delivered just outside the front door. A video surveillance system shows a gray Toyota Camry park in front of her house at around 1:40 p.m. An unknown white female exited the passenger side of the Toyota Camry and ran to the front door. The female had blonde hair, was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts, pink socks, black shoes and dark sunglasses. The female took both packages from the front door and ran back to the car with the packages. The female got into the front passenger seat as the car then drove out of the neighborhood. The driver of the gray Toyota is a bald white male. Anyone who recognizes the individual(s), vehicle in the video, or has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Hebard of the Peoria Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 623-773-8992, the Peoria Police Tip Line at 623-773-7045, Peoria Police nonemergency number at 623-773-8311 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. PT
Peoria police are seeking information about this woman, who allegedly stole a package near 91st and West Surrey drives at around 1:40 p.m. Feb. 14.
This is the vehicle associated with a package theft. (Photos courtesy of
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cord-breaking media coverage. In addition, Stein was a news producer for KTVK-TV Arizona’s Family and a senior account executive for one of the top public relations firms in the Southwest, HMA Public Relations. In her short tenure as the interim economic development services director, Stein has attracted multiple top-tier restaurants and hotels to the city. She has already partnered with several developers on a redevelopment project in Old Town Peoria and has many significant commercial and employment projects in the works throughout Peoria. “If it wasn’t for Jennifer Stein’s per-
sistence, we would never have had been exposed to the great opportunities in Peoria,” said Greg Steinhauer, president of Steinhauer Properties and the developer at the P83 site. Added Chris Camacho, president and CEO at Greater Phoenix Economic Council, “Greater Phoenix is made stronger by the collaboration of the market’s skilled economic development professionals, allowing us to work together to attract and scale business in the region. Jen’s vision for Peoria, passion, commitment and steadfast support of the objectives of the community will help to advance the region
and promote future prosperity and growth.” WESTMARC CEO Sintra Hoffman said she is excited to continue working with Stein. “She’s been a key player in leading the creation of a regional marketing strategy for the West Valley,” Hoffman said. “Her experience and knowledge of the right elements in attracting business to Peoria and the region will further strengthen the West Valley’s economic development bench.” Stein earned a Bachelor of Science in public relations from NAU, and she
is a member of the International City/ County Management Association and Arizona Association for Economic Development. “I am honored and excited to continue working with such a talented economic development team and forward-thinking city leadership,” Stein said. “With an aggressive, innovative approach to business attraction and supportive, creative ecosystem for business development, the sky is the limit for what we can do and bring to Peoria.” PT
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Prideful New Yorker meets his match in Mt. Humphries BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
Having grown up in New York, I can testify to the immense overconfidence of many New Yorkers. Convinced they live in the only city that matters, New Yorkers often display a level of cockiness best described as the personality equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard. Thus, it’s fun to see New Yorkers taught a lesson like the comeuppance recently received by 28-year-old Brooklyn moron Phillip Vasto. Vasto, who describes himself as an “experienced hiker,” was here in the Valley on business when he decided to sojourn north to Flagstaff. His goal? To hike Mt. Humphries, our state’s highest peak at 12,633 feet. According to media reports, Vasto set out at 2:30 p.m. March 2 armed
with his cellphone and trusty AllTrails app. The hike to the top of Humphries and back is about 10 miles. On that day the trail was so steeped with snow, it took Vasto an hour to find the trailhead. “Unequipped with a light source,” per the Arizona Daily Sun, Vasto trekked until dark, telling the paper, “It was very easy to get off the trail and fall into the snow.” Shortly before 7 that night, Vasto dialed 911 and reported being lost. The search and rescue unit from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office tracked him down at about the 10,600foot mark — in other words, nowhere near the summit. Most of us would have called it good, happy to survive. Not Vasto. This is where he displays that signature New Yorker confidence. Despite a stern talking to from rescuers — including being “encouraged to not attempt the hike again,” according to a press release from the Sher-
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iff’s Office — Vasto decided to hike Humphries again the very next morning. March 3 must have been quite the day: Vasto met fellow hikers who turned back in the face of 25 mph winds — but he kept going. He slipped off the trail and scratched up a leg, Vasto told the Daily Sun. After about eight hours, he noticed his phone was nearly dead. Only then did Vasto call the search and rescuers for the second time in 24 hours. The deputies contacted the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A DPS helicopter flew up to fetch Vasto off the mountain. The pride of the Big Apple posted about his adventure on Instagram before deleting his posts — I imagine because he was tired of being called a dumbass. Like many people caught doing ridiculous things, Vasto positioned himself on social media as a wise sage here to warn the rest of us. “With brutal, chilling winds blowing at (more than) 25 mph and freezing temperatures, Humphreys Peak is no joke in March,” Vasto wrote. “I highly advice (sic) NOT attempting Humphreys Peak in the winter. You can easily injure yourself and get hy-
pothermia up there.” Uh, yeah. Improbably, the entire population of Arizona, all 7 million of us, somehow managed not to need that dire warning. Vasto’s travails will undoubtedly revive calls for the state Legislature to pass a “Stupid Hiker Law,” which the city of Phoenix considered back a few years ago. Like Arizona’s “Stupid Motorist Law,” such a measure would force hikers who make improbably dumb decisions to repay the estimated thousand taxpayer dollars an hour it costs to send highly trained first responders and a chopper to save them from their own stupidity. The law might not be a bad idea. Vasto told the Daily Sun he plans to fly out from New York again in May and try his big adventure one more time. The immortal Sinatra was right about New Yorkers. “King of the hill, top of the heap?” Like Phillip Vasto, they’re all destined for glory. PT David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Meeting with Barry Goldwater taught him a lesson BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist
“You’ve been there before, right?” The driver’s question shook the candidate out of his reverie. The young man didn’t make a habit of using a car service, but with his campaign manager in a meeting, other workers putting up and repositioning signs and his wife needing the family car, a limo was the best way to ensure the candidate arrived at this important meeting on time. “Excuse me?” “You’ve been there before, right?” “Nope… first time!” “Well, I have,” the driver responded, with an air of professional competence and courtesy. “The way there is imprinted on my memory, given the importance of the man who lives there and the guests I’ve taken there.” “Yes sir, it’s quite a place,” the driver said. “When I was a kid, at Christmastime and Easter, cars would be lined up so that families could use the shortwave radio there as part of a special phone link-up to talk to their boys in Vietnam. “The joke around town was that the landlord there stayed busier on those holidays than Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny combined… and that he served a steady diet of ham on both days… as in ‘ham radio’!” “How about that,” the young passenger responded, adding a polite laugh of his own. Actually, the candidate’s nerves were a bit jumpy as the car drew closer to its intended destination. Given his propensity for verbosity, he hoped that continuing the conversation would calm him down a bit. “I wonder what his workshop looks like,” the candidate said. “Not sure that he even calls it a ‘workshop,’” the driver responded. “I’ve heard that he refers to it as his ‘shack,’ and sometimes just as the ‘garage,’ since he works on his cars as well
as his gadgets in there.” The conversation piqued the driver’s curiosity. “You gonna ask him?” The candidate genuinely chuckled this time. “As you might imagine, I have some other questions in mind,” the young man responded. “I bet you do,” the driver responded, pulling up to the door. Ushered into the great man’s presence, in the den just off the kitchen, the young man was every bit the energetic candidate. “You’re very kind to make some time to visit with me, sir.” “Well, you’re off to a great start,” the great man said. “Thank you, sir,” the candidate responded. “It was a hard-fought primary, and we were pleased to come out on top.” “Oh, I’m not talking about the primary,” the great man said. “I’m talking about the first word out of your mouth. ‘Y-O-U!’ That’s good!” “Sir?” “Every letter that you write or your staff writes should start with that same word. God knows we have enough politicians who always begin with ‘I…’ I’ve done this… or I’m gonna do that… makes me sick! By using ‘you’ the attention is focused on the voter… and then, when you win… your constituent!” The great man’s candid and cantankerous nature, as well as his sage advice, made the hourlong meeting seem much shorter. Toward the end, it was the great man’s turn to ask a question. “Who are you running against, anyway?” The candidate bit his tongue and kept a poker face, remembering that an endorsement from the great man put his opponent into office in the new congressional district two years earlier. Calmly, he mentioned the incumbent’s name. Sen. Barry Goldwater responded with a snort of surprise… or derision… the candidate couldn’t determine which.
“A GIRL?! Well, I’m not gonna get in your way! Now… where’s my checkbook?” The candidate wanted to frame the check as a keepsake, but the campaign treasurer explained that federal election finance law mandated its deposit. Besides, every dollar counts in a political campaign. Thirty years after Barry Goldwater lost his race for the White House, the
young candidate won his race for the U.S. House. Almost another 30 years have passed. Barry Goldwater belongs to the ages, and the young candidate-turned-congressman has now become a columnist. He wrote this piece, still using the “Goldwater Rule.” Check the first word. You see? PT
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Peoria boys basketball coach has an alter ego BY DOMINIC RIVERA Cronkite News
To Valley sports fans, Patrick Battillo is Mr. ORNG, the guy often spotted in the crowd during Phoenix Suns and Mercury games covered head to toe in orange. To the Peoria boys basketball team, he’s “coach.” Panthers coach Battillo fell in love with the Suns when he moved to Arizona at age 7. At the time, the NBA franchise was the only major professional sports team in the state and the team played its games at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which many called the Madhouse on McDowell. Phoenix Suns superfan Mr. ORNG is the alter ego of Peoria boys basketball coach While attending games there, Bat- Patrick Battillo. (Photo by Dominic Rivera/Cronkite News) tillo noticed a lack of energy in the stands. He was often told to sit down events and team practices in which he them and attending talks as a sixthand be quiet while fans around him has mingled with players and coach- man member, I’m able to apply some read books, knitted or were otherwise es. It’s hard to know sometimes where of what they do and how they execute occupied with tasks other than watch- Battillo ends and his Mr. ORNG alter and how they plan for their games and ing the game. Eventually, Battillo ego begins. The life experiences and practices and then translate that over decided to take matters into his own basketball knowledge he has gained in to the high school level,” Battillo said. hands and started wearing orange at both realms have helped shape him as “I continue to try to be as fun as I’m the games. a person and as a coach. absorbed, take feedback, make changTraveling to San Antonio in 2010, “Being a superfan and watching the es and then execute.” he sat courtside behind Suns own- coaches and having conversations with As Mr. ORNG at Suns games, Battiler Robert Sarver. He lo experienced a deeper quickly gained nationlove for the sport. He al attention on ESPN sought other opporas the camera panned tunities in basketball, to Sarver throughout which led him to a varthe game and picked sity assistant coaching up Battillo, whose hair position at his alma mawas painted bright orter, Peoria High School, ange to match his Suns in 2016. shirt. The team found its Mr. ORNG was born. footing in the 2017-18 Battillo embellished season, finishing 18-10 his look in the offseaand advancing to the son, making his entire postseason. The sucattire orange and tradecess carried over into marking his nickname. the 2018-19 season, In that role, he has where Peoria improved attended countless Patrick Battillo said “life is bigger than basketball, and all of it comes full cir- to 18-8 and again made charity and volunteer cle.” (Photo by Dominic Rivera/Cronkite News) the playoffs. Both post-
seasons ended in first-round exits but provided extra motivation moving forward. Early in the 2019-20 season, William Roberts, the coach, took a personal leave, opening an opportunity for Battillo to apply and eventually be granted the interim head coaching position for the remainder of the season. Battillo led the Panthers to a 4A West Valley division-best 26-4 record, with significant contributions coming from their superstar senior backcourt of Isaac Monroe and Deandre Petty. The Panthers rolled through the regular season and playoffs, advancing to the 4A championship game against the 30-1 Salpointe Catholic Lancers. The title game went back and forth, with Salpointe Catholic eventually winning in overtime, 54-48. Disappointed by the loss in the championship game, the Panthers were determined to come back the next season and claim the trophy that had slipped through their fingertips. Unfortunately, the Panthers’ 2020-21 was full of obstacles, including COVID-19-related disruptions and injuries to three starters. Battillo described the team’s 6-12 record as “below our expectations.” Fast forward to this season. Peoria held the top spot in the 4A West Valley division and won crucial games down the stretch, including a 78-76 double-overtime win over the Deer Valley Skyhawks, then the leaders in the 4A West Valley division. “The relationships I have made with current and former players, fans of the Suns and at the NBA level, transcending that and those experiences of my relationships with those people to the relationship I have with my athletes, all comes full circle,” he said. SEE ALTER EGO PAGE 11
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He likened the team to a family that navigates life together, relying on one another and on him for comfort and guidance. He and his players have an unbreakable bond that enable his players to trust him and perform better. “Coach and I have a special relationship on and off the court,” junior guard Andrew Camacho said. “I understand his expectations of me, and I know the type of trust he has for me. … Having that trust from Coach definitely gives me a confidence boost when making decisions.” Junior guard Calvin Windley added, “To have my coach’s trust, it makes me more confident on the court to make big plays.” Aside from his one-of-a-kind experiences, Battillo’s extensive basketball knowledge plays a significant role in his team’s overall success. Being around the sport of basketball in many different facets, from preCOVID-19 camps and practices on the collegiate and pro levels, Battillo was
able to create and maintain relationships with professional players and coaches and absorb information from them that he has passed on to his team. The knowledge he has gained is most useful in close games like the one against Deer Valley. The Panthers were behind by double digits midway through the third quarter in a physically demanding battle. Eventually, Peoria found its footing and cut the lead to two only to see the Skyhawks extend their lead again heading into the fourth quarter. Battillo’s squad battled back and made a shot at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. The fight continued through the first overtime and most of the second until Andrew Camacho hit a floater in the closing seconds to seal Peoria’s victory. “Always keep your head up and fight through adversity,” Windley said. “As students of the game, we trust his coaching abilities to the fullest and trust that he leads us in the right direction. He never fails to impress us with
his coaching on and off the court.” Battillo comes by his perseverance naturally. Last October, his father, Bob, was hit by a driver who ran a red light. The impact left his father unconscious and in the ICU on a breathing machine, receiving around-the-clock care. His father pulled through and is making significant strides in his road to recovery. The family started a GoFundMe account, and with the help of over 225 donors, they have raised $17,000 for hospital and health center bills. The experiences he has had with his father over the past few months have given Battillo a new outlook on life and his team. “(It) put into perspective how fragile life really is and how important things are outside of what goes on in the court,” Battillo said. “Cherishing the moments you have with each other, those you love and care about are much bigger than anything outside of life itself, and being able to help my
team and hopefully lead them through that.” Battillo said the impact that he has on players at his alma mater gives him the same satisfaction as his appearances as Mr. ORNG, which include hospital visits to sit with sick children. He described both as “super rewarding.” “Life is bigger than basketball, and all of it comes full circle,” Battillo said. “How you treat others, how you develop each other specifically at the high school level, how you develop these young men into men during this crucial transition in their life.” The Panthers’ 2022 season did not end the way they had hoped. They lost 85-96 to the Mesquite Wildcats in the quarterfinals of the 6A playoffs last month. But with Mr. ORNG at their side, his players couldn’t stay blue. “This team can go as far as the sky can take us if we keep our heads up and work together,” Windley said. For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org. PT
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Last Train to Juarez shares its map to success BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
With a cowboy hat pulled deep to his eyes and a thick beard, Dejan Knezevic fits the red dirt/outlaw country genre well. He has his fans fooled — and that’s not a bad thing. Born in Chicago, Knezevic was raised by parents from Montenegro and Bosnia. Serbian is his first language. The Serbian coat of arms adorns his hat. “My family is from former Yugoslavia,” he said. “I can’t say I’ve ever heard of an American Serbian country singer before. There’s a first for everything, I guess.” In late 2018, Knezevic formed Last Train to Juarez, following the lineage of his heroes, Ward Davis, Whitey Morgan, Hank 3 and Jamey Johnson. They released their debut album, “Some Road,” on March 18. “It was an awakening, so to speak, for me, and I quickly started discovering a whole genre of country music that spoke to me,” Knezevic said. “It was around this time that I started seriously considering starting a project in the red dirt/outlaw genre of country music.” Last Train to Juarez is a departure from previous projects like Pelvic Meatloaf. “I’ve been in the scene, in metal bands, for the better part of 30 years,” he said. “I didn’t grow up on country music. It was the red dirt/new outlaw movement that got my ears and sold me on it. It’s inspired me to go in this direction, to the dismay of a lot of my metalhead brothers. “I was one of those guys who thought country was basic and boring. I grew up with that mentality. Once I started playing it, I found it was way
Dejan Knezevic and his band Last Train to Juarez recently released the album “Some Road.” (Photo by Dennis Murphy)
more difficult. It’s been an interesting ride.” Last Train to Juarez sees Knezevic singing for the first time, something that even surprised his wife of 23 years. “Sure, I fronted a metal band in the past, but I never really tried singing,” Knezevic said. “What we did back then was death metal and growling, so this whole singing thing was new to me. I wasn’t confident at all. But what I lacked in confidence, I made up with motivation and perseverance.” In late 2018, he pulled the trigger and went all in. His first solo performance was at the MetalHeads MC clubhouse. The gig at the local motorcycle club’s headquarters motivated him to take it to the next level. He placed ads seeking bandmates. He had a revolving group of musicians until April 2021, when the lineup was solidified as vocalist/acoustic guitarist Knezevic; Mark Tomeo, ped-
al steel, dobro, backing vocals; bassist Jonathan Candler; drummer Brian Teille; and lead guitarist Stephen Dietrich. Additionally, fiddler/mandolin player Austin Brooks joins.
Debut EP released In 2021, Last Train to Juarez released its debut EP, “Dirt and Stone,” which was recorded at Villain Recording Studio with Byron Filson engineering and producing. Prior to the album release, the band dropped the singles “Some Road” and “This Letter.” “Our music blurs the lines a bit and doesn’t fit neatly into any specific country genre,” he said. “I’ve heard people refer to us as outlaw, red dirt, biker country and rock or metal country. Ultimately, what is most important to me as an artist is to write and create music that is pure, honest and authentic, music that comes from the heart and soul, which
is why I prefer to stick with originals over cover tunes. “Granted, we do play cover songs out of necessity since we are a newer band and don’t have enough original material to cover a four-hour gig, but that is quickly changing as I continue to write new material.” By the end of this year, Last Train to Juarez will be playing 60% originals and 40% covers on longer gigs. “I have nothing against cover songs at all,” he said. “It’s just not what I want to do, and I feel there is plenty of cover and tribute bands in the Valley already. I get my kicks hearing performances by singer-songwriters who have stories to tell, and that’s the path I feel is right for me.” Last Train to Juarez has a host of shows scheduled. They’re booked in Rocky Point, Mexico, monthly at Wrecked at the Reef. Additionally, the band is scheduled to play Too Broke for Sturgis’ annual motorcycle rally later this year, as well as Colorado and the Midwest. “I chose to pave our own path; however, that has created obstacles, as there are many venues in town that won’t give us the time of day. That’s OK,” he said. “We’re doing pretty well in spite of that. The fans we are picking up are wholeheartedly embracing what we are doing. I’d rather have 10 people intently watching, listening and appreciating our original songs over a packed room of people singing every word to a Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line cover song. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just not my thing.” Knezevic said he could pen pop raSEE TRAIN PAGE 13
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dio songs to “make it big.” “It ain’t about the destination,” he said. “It’s about the ride, and so far the ride has been epic.”
Music is in his blood Sometimes Knezevic can’t help but be drawn to music. In 2014, he visited Bosnia and, when he arrived, he was wired due to the time zone changed. From his families’ village, he could hear the faint sounds of music. “Everyone else was asleep,” he said. “I put a couple beers in my pockets and hands. I figured there was a party or show going on. You have to remember, we’re in a village, not in a town.
I crossed fields, creeks and a two-lane highway to find this music. As he approached, he could see a fair amount of people under a canopy. He was concerned it was a Croatian, Muslim or Serbian party. “That definitely matters,” he said. “I tucked my Serbian cross inside of my shirt. If they asked, I was going to say I’m American. I saw two Serbian flags, so I took the necklace out of my shirt.” As he walked up, the crowed formed around him. “It was 1 a.m., and they were probably thinking, ‘Who the hell is this guy who just walked out of the wood?’” he
said with a laugh. “I speak it fluently, but they could hear the accent. Apparently, it was a big party for two sons who were getting ready to go into the military. The military is obligatory. It was a big celebration with bands. They were roasting pigs. It was incredible. I’m sitting there trying to explain.” Then, a “little old lady” walked up to him and slapped him after he shared his story of walking through the woods
and down the road by the refinery. “I thought, ‘Great. These people are going to kill me now,’” he recalled. “In Serbian, she says, ‘You (expletive) idiot. That’s all mined from the war, you moron. Keep him here until it’s daylight. Feed him well. Show him what an idiot he is.’ In the morning, they threw me in the car and every 15 feet there was skull and crossbones on a pole.” PT
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walks, yoga, fly tying, night fishing and presentations. No prior experience is needed, and all the equipment and materials are provided. A woman can try a new sport without buying all of the equipment. AZ BOW is held at Friendly Pines Camp, located just south of Prescott in the Bradshaw Mountains. Participants stay in rustic cabins, but there are showers and bathrooms in each cabin. The only thing the participant needs to bring is her personal stuff, a good attitude and a willingness to learn. The program is sponsored by the Arizona Wildlife Federation with lots of help from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The workshop begins at noon Friday, April 29, and ends at noon Sunday, May 1. There will be four sessions during the weekend, with six choices for each one. Classes range from outdoor photography to bowhunting. Class materials, food and lodging are all included in the $350 registration fee. Space is limited. For more information, a schedule of classes, and to register, go online at azwildlife.org/bow. PT
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Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, dsnetworkaz.org The Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is Peoria. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.
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Craft, sing and listen to stories with Madame Patchouli every week. Tickets are first come, first served. Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., peoriaaz.gov
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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
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SUNDAYS IN MARCH
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 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
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
Following the success of “grown-up” theater offerings in 2020-21 including the 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.
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
Arts Commission Meeting MARCH 22
Discuss the arts and the community the fourth Tuesday of every month, not including holidays. Development and Community Services Building (DCSB), 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, free to the public, 5 to 6 p.m., peoriaaz.gov
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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 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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(vs. 7-8). There it is: “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” The next problem was they were captives of their sin and rebellion in verses 10-12. They left God out of their heritage. Israel got into all kinds of disabling stuff that had dangerous consequences. Sound familiar? “There were those who dwelt in darkness and the shadow of death, prisoners in misery and chains.” What did they do then? They prayed the same prayer as before. “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 13). God brought provision in answer to their prayer. (vs. 13-14). “He saved them out of their distresses.” What was their response to this deliverance? It was Praise to God. “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving-kindness is everlasting.” (vs. 15). There it is again: “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” Next, we see the crisis of a people or nation delivered from circumstances beyond their control. The people were
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move from captivity to deliverance, from “Why me?” to “What next?” in three crises. I call this pattern “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” All countries and people will face a crisis. The key is what we do in a crisis. So, let’s be the second mouse. Let’s understand what most will never understand. The first crisis was that Israel lost its direction. Their problem was they were lost in the wilderness. They needed guidance. They needed to get their bearings back. Sound familiar? The Scriptures say, “They wandered in the wilderness in a desert region; they did not find a way to the inhabited city.” (vs. 4-5). They recognized they had a problem. That’s half the battle. What happened then? They prayed, “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 6). God’s provision came in answer to their prayer. “He delivered them out of their distresses. He led them by a straight way to the inhabited city.” (vs. 7). Finally, notice their praise to God. “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving kindness…”
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leaders who made them great for destructive values and leaders that disable them. Then the downward slide continues. They were great for a short season. Then, they finished wrong, not strong. In either individual or national crises, did God cause the downfall? No. Individual and national hubris and self-reliance caused it. The problem with pride is that it picks up momentum as it goes along. People aren’t punished so much for their mistakes as by their mistakes. So, the cycle continues. At best, people and nations become captive to mediocrity, stuck on a perpetual trapeze that swings back and forth. Never confuse motion with constructive action. Don’t worry; this isn’t a negative article. On the contrary, there’s a very positive, uplifting message in it. Be a trend breaker. Learn from others’ mistakes; the second mouse gets the cheese. There’s plenty of cheese left if you are the second mouse. All the questions I asked above applied to a nation (Israel) and its people long ago. But in this case, in Psalm 107, we see the downward pattern and spiral reversed. Israel and its people
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Heel Pain Is On The Rise The weather has a big impact on heel pain. As the days cool down, our activity levels heat up. Going for a walk, playing a round of golf, and hiking are all possible again with the temperature below 100 degrees. But you need to pay attention to your feet. “Getting back to a normal lifestyle can be a shock to your feet, especially to your heels,” says Dr. Shah Askari of CIC Foot & Ankle. More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as people start taking advantage of better weather. It typically hurts when first getting up, may lessen after a few steps but always returns. In the past, a cortisone injection was the treatment of choice.
“Cortisone manages the pain, but it doesn’t address what’s causing the pain,” explains Askari. Now, treatment focuses on the condition, not just the symptom. “Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising ways to deal with pain, because it triggers the body to heal,” he explains. “Prolotherapy is an option that uses a natural irritant which starts the healing process.” Growth factor therapy also jump starts and maintains regeneration of new tissues. In addition, the FDA recently approved cold laser therapy for plantar fasciitis. “Laser treatment is another way to treat heel pain, because it increases circulation, which promotes healing,” says Askari. “It’s all about healing.”
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on a ship, and a storm came up in verse 27. They didn’t create that problem. Sound familiar? Amid the storm, they prayed as before, “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 28). Then God comes with provision. “He caused the storm to be still so that the waves of the sea were hushed.” (vs. 2830). What was the people’s response? “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving-kindness…” (vs. 31). That’s how we get delivered from captivity. God gave this solution to all nations, too. “If my people, called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14. This pattern is good for business, church and everyday people, too. The problem comes, which causes people to pray, to which God hears and responds. Then people thank God. Lesson: It’s our responsibility to respond to God’s ability. Regrettably, history shows us that after the problem, prayer, provision and
praise go away, it’s likely we will marginalize God. And then the cycle starts all over again. But there is always a way back to God. The time is always right to do what’s right. One lesson we learn for sure, when it’s hardest to pray is when we pray the hardest. How about in our current national or personal crisis, we shift from their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise to our problem, our prayer, our provision and our praise? There’s plenty of cheese if you’re the second mouse. Aha! PT Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com. For more info, see nationstrategy.com.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Villages at Town Center (Z06-13A.1): Minor PAD Amendment Withey Morris PLC, on behalf of TruVista Holdings, LCC, is proposing a Minor Amendment to the Victoria Village Planned Area Development (PAD), to be renamed The Villages at Town Center. The Villages at Town Center PAD consists of one parcel totaling 7.38 acres. The proposed amendment would revise the PAD Standards and Guidelines to reduce the maximum allowable building height, increase the percentage of land reserved for usable open space, increase the minimum required parking, reduce interior setbacks from commercial uses, and allow rear yard setbacks to serve as the landscape buffer to the adjacent single-family uses. The PAD is located on the southeast corner of Peoria Avenue and 75th Avenue. The Minor PAD Amendment will be processed through case Z06-13A.1. Minor PAD Amendments are conducted as an administrative review unless written protest is received within the required notification period. The notification period will end on March 28, 2022. If written opposition is received, the case will be scheduled for consideration at an upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council meeting. Further information related to this request may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Published: The Peoria Times March 17, 2022 / 45265
CITY OF PEORIA FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 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 plans to use its CDBG funds during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved in the 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The City of Peoria anticipates that it will be receiving $828,940 in CDBG and $232,061 in HOME funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 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 2022-2023 will be available for a 30-day comment period beginning March 21, 2022, and ending April 21 2022, 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 5, 2022, at 9:30 AM via WebEx; Information on how to participate via WebEx is posted on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance. • Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 3:30 PM at the Peoria Community Center, Twin Buttes Conference Room, located at 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria, 85345 • Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 4:30 PM at Sunrise Mountain Library, Community Room, located at 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 85382
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9-461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria Arizona 85345. Further information related to this request or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85 th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Department at 623-773-7200. Agenda items: The Trailhead: Minor General Plan Amendment (GPA17-04) Discussion and possible action to amend the City of Peoria General Plan Land Use Map for approximately 26 acres from the existing Traditional Residential Land Use designation to the Mixed-Use Main Street Land Use designation to allow for the rezoning of a mixed use development with commercial, religious, and multi-family uses.
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Quality Plumbing with Quality Service
REPAIR • REMODEL
623-546-7714
WATER/SEWER/GAS
www.superchargedelectric.com
WATER HEATERS REMOVE & REPLACE
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED
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BROKEN SPRINGS
BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY POOL SERVICES
Dobash AE&Sons PLUMBING, INC.
Lic# C37R122566 L37-122567
WINDOWS
ROOFING LLC
All Complete Pool Remodeling
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www.aeandsons.com
623-418-9941 602-505-8066 Cell
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623-225-1930
623.878.1102
GLASS SERVICES
PLUMBING
PAINTING
Veteran Owned
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Se Habla Espanõl Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
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ROOFING
623-386-0710
Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES
Michael Kite
FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call.
Valley Wide Service
Veteran & Senior Discounts Available Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
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602-329-2790 “Licensed, bonded and insured” ROC #267604
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602-471-2346
Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday
623-873-1626
Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured
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ROOFING
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602-743-3175
• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile
• New Roofs
• Shingles
• Re-roofs
• Foam
• Repairs
• Coating • Modified Bitumen
www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758
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March 17, 2022
y k c u L ROC328401
Get new floors for the ENTIRE home for ONLY
Flooring SALE $189 per month*
Vinyl Plank Laminate Wood Tile Carpet
COUPON
$500
*
COUPON
OFF OFF
Pet Proof $750 Flooring Expires May 1st, 2022
*
OFF OFF
Bundle Savings Discount
When you purchase both carpet & any hard surface together Expires May 1st, 2022
Call NOW! 623-244-8260 Or Go Online www.healthyhomeflooring.co
FREE Air Duct Cleaning* Shop At Home Next Day Installation
Lifetime Labor Warranty
Dustless Tile Removal* Free Home Disinfectant*
5 Stars
Reviews
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.