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Schools closed, Luke Days canceled

BY TOM SCANLON

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Gov. Doug Ducey announced Sunday, March 15, that Arizona schools will be closed from March 16 through March 27. (Peoria Times file photo)

In a few days, Peoria went from “bustling spring” to “nothing-doing spring.”

And for students and parents, “spring break” became “spring break extended.”

Capping a chaotic weekend, during which many districts announced they were closing and others scrambled to make decisions, Gov. Doug Ducey announced all schools in the state would close from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27.

“School administrators should develop a plan to continue breakfast and lunch services for Arizona students,” Ducey ordered, noting schools should provide online education.

After international, federal and state warn-

ings on the COVID-19 pandemic last week, what seemed to be a domino effect started with the NBA announcing it was suspending its season indefinitely.

Playoff-hungry Arizona Coyotes fans were primed for a showdown against the Vancouver Canucks last week at Gila River Arena— until they learned the NHL had also suspended the season.

Late Thursday came a sledgehammer blow to Peoria and other Spring Training sites: Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. announced MLB was suspending Spring Training and delaying the start of the 2020 regular season by at least two weeks. “This step is in the best interests SEE SCHOOLS

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Senior centers close due to COVID-19

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Last week, President Donald Trump, Gov. Doug Ducey and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised those under 60 to avoid crowds and stay home as much as possible, to protect against COVID-19 — which can be deadly for the elderly population.

Senior centers around the West Valley started taking action late last week.

The city of Peoria announced the Peoria Community Center will remain open.

“However, all active adult and adaptive programs will be suspended until April 12. Small private group meetings with less

than eight people can continue. The Community Center hours will be adjusted to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during this time. The Resource Center will continue to operate and accept appointments.”

According to the Peoria Community Center website, the center caters to older adults: “Adults ages 50 and better are encouraged to take part in any of the activities offered at the Community Center throughout the year.

There is no membership fee required and programs are open to residents and non-residents. So take a trip, get fit, celebrate an event, meet new people, have fun.”

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The Peoria Community Center remains open, but programs are suspended until April 12. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)

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The city of Goodyear cancelled “all recreation programs through the end of April.”

Goodyear Recreation typically has a variety of activities for seniors.

The Avondale Senior Center will temporarily suspend programming activities and transportation beginning Monday, March 16.

Glendale announced the closure of its senior-oriented adult center on Thursday, March 12.

“The most vulnerable members of our community are our senior population.

As a measure of precaution, the city will be closing the Glendale Adult Center effective Saturday, March 14 and will remain closed until furThe Glendale Adult Center had fliers throughout the facility ther notice. The city will also letting patrons know of its coming closure. be suspending senior adult classes and senior gatherings The fun is on hold at the Peoria cen- at other city facilities including Footter, as well as other senior gathering hills Recreation & Aquatics Center and places around the West Valley. our libraries,” the release said.

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The Glendale Adult Center had fliers throughout giving an update on the expected closure. And, while not very crowded, there were still a few people enjoying the adult center’s amenities before it shuts down for the time being.

“I’ll come here until it closes, I guess we just have to be extra careful,” said Sarah Jones, who was outside the center on Wednesday, the day before the closing was announced.

“You know, keep your hands washed and things like that.”

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larly to check in and see if they have any particular needs.

Sandra Schossow, PUSD’s Food and Nutrition director, said free food will be available for all kids, not just PUSD students, in a drive-by fashion starting Monday, March 23. Communication will go out to families as to where these sites will be.

“There’s plenty of food in the food service department,” she said. “We have 28 sites going to be open from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The students will come through a drive-through set-up and lunch will be handed to them along with breakfast for the following day.”

The Arizona Interscholastic Association Monday banned athletic competition until March 28, with first games tentatively allowed March 30. The AIA left decisions on practices for the district and schools to decide. Danielle Airey, PUSD spokeswoman, said the district teams will not practice prior to March 28 practice.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Board voted unanimously Monday to not postpone or cancel the spring championship season.

“Our first objective is to get students back into the classroom and then have them return to the athletic arenas when appropriate. As board members we will work diligently with our constituents to ensure a smooth transition back to school as usual,” read a statement by the AIA. The board also noted all fees are to be waived for any competitions canceled or postponed due to the virus. The board states it will continue taking advice from the governor’s office and state health department, making any changes necessary with new information as it comes.

“This is a fluid situation,” said AIA Executive Director David Hines.

of players, employees and the communities who host Spring Training,” Manfred said.

Friday morning, another hugely-popular spring tradition tapped out.

“The Luke Days 2020 airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2020 is canceled due to growing COVID-19 concerns and to mitigate health risks to attendees,” said a release.

“We continue to take the health of our airmen and our community very seriously,” said Brig. Gen. Todd D. Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “This decision to cancel was made after multiple meetings and conversations with our local community leaders and military health officials.”

Then came the school closures.

One West Valley school district after another announced Friday and Saturday schools will be closed as of Monday.

The Peoria Unified School District governing board announced Sunday it would meet Monday to discuss closing its 34 elementary schools and eight high schools.

Then came Ducey’s pronouncement about state-wide closures, which took the pressure off PUSD and other districts wrestling with closing or remaining open.

PUSD has more than 37,000 students, most residing in Glendale and Peoria.

The PUSD board voted 5-0 Monday, March 16, to allow the district superintendent and/or deputy superintendent to close and open schools through the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

“This thing changes every single day,” said PUSD Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson. “We did not expect to close it, but now we are. And so we don’t know how long it’s going to be. We are looking at two weeks, but we don’t know if it’s going to be two months, so we need to be fluid, we need to be open.”

According to Sean Duguid, PUSD’s chief operations officer, a representative from the district will call families regu-

‘Time to act’ “Over the past few weeks and in coordination with public health officials, we have been in close communication with SEE SCHOOLS

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school administrators to provide guidance and be a resource as it relates to the recent outbreak of COVID-19,” Ducey said. “As more schools announce closures and education administrators express staff shortages within their schools, now is the time to act. A statewide closure is the right thing to do. While this measure will not stop the spread of COVID-19, it will bring certainty and consistency in schools across Arizona.”

Ducey stressed schools should continue providing education to students.

“School administrators should make every effort to provide continued education learning opportunities through online resources or materials to be sent home,” he said.

The governor’s decision also took the weight off Glendale Union High School District, which as of Sunday had no plans to close.

Similarly, Superintendent Curtis Finch of the Deer Valley Unified School District sent a letter to parents on March 12.

He told families the state did not recommended closing schools.

The Tolleson Union High School governing board voted late afternoon Friday, March 13, to close for two weeks.

Tolleson District includes Copper Canyon High School in Glendale.

Pendergast, Litchfield and Littleton elementary school districts quickly followed on Friday, announcing they will be closed this week.

Other districts, including Agua Fria and Dysart, went back and forth on closing.

Ducey’s decision to close all schools, including charters, overrides district decisions made last week.

CDC guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the following guidance on school closures Saturday: “Available modeling data indicate early, short to medium closures do not impact the epi curve of COVID-19 or available health care measures (e.g., hospitalizations). There may be some impact of much longer closures (eight weeks, 20 weeks) further into community spread, but modeling also shows other mitigation efforts (e.g., handwashing, home isolation) have more impact on both spread of disease and health care measures. In other countries, those places who closed school (e.g., Hong Kong)

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have not had more success in reducing spread than those not closing (e.g., Singapore).

“In places where school closures are necessary, the anticipated academic and economic impacts and unintended impacts on disease outcomes must be planned for and mitigated. Provision of academic support (e.g., tele-ed), alternatives for school-based meals as well as other services (e.g., behavioral and mental health services) for economically and physically vulnerable children, support for families for whom telework and paid sick leave is not available, ensuring high-risk individuals continue to be protected must all be addressed. Special consideration must be given for health care workers so school closures do not impact their ability to work.”

Cactus League Spring Training, which started Feb. 22, was scheduled to continue through March 22.

The last game of the Peoria Sports Complex season turned out to be Wednesday, March 11, a fitting match up between the two teams calling Peoria home.

The Seattle Mariners defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2. A crowd of 3,660 watched the rain-shortened game.

Cactus League fans who had planned to watch Mariners and Padres games canceled are eligible for ticket refunds.

“We will inform ticket purchasers of the process to receive a refund as quickly as possible,” said an announcement from MLB. In 2018, the Cactus League generated an economic impact of $644 million.

“The safety of the public is the No. 1 concern of each of our ballparks,” Bridget Binsbacher, the Peoria councilwoman who is the Cactus League executive director, said in a statement.

“Following MLB’s decision to cancel the remaining spring training schedule in response to the coronavirus pandemic, we will support our facilities in their efforts to ensure safety of the fans, teams, employees and media. We understand many fans look forward to Cactus League games and we sympathize with those whose plans were impacted.”

Eric Newman contributed to this story.

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Instructions on the mailings will advise residents how to respond to the census online at azcensus2020.gov or by phone.

According to Gov. Doug Ducey, “Census data guides the distribution of more than $650 billion to states annually, resources to support critical programs and infrastructure in Arizona.

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Like cities around the country, tax-fueled West Valley cities have been spreading the “participate in the census” message for nearly a year.

The more people are counted in each city, the more tax money it means.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, some picturing a census worker knocking on the door may be thinking, “Not me!”

But, long before anyone heard about the coronavirus, the U.S. Census Bureau was already planning the 2020 Census to be mainly online.

Less than 1% of people are expected to be counted in person.

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Peoria cancels events in response to COVID-19 pandemic

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Local and state governments took actions late last week in response to growing concerns about mitigating the COVID-19.

In the middle of last week, city of Peoria staff said, “no city events have been canceled.”

Then, late Friday, the city announced multiple changes including the cancellation of events.

“After careful consideration, the city of Peoria will postpone city events, programs and sports leagues into the month of April, in compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance about large gatherings and the benefits of social distancing in minimizing community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

These postponements are effective Monday, March 16,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat.

“Public safety is the City of Peoria’s number one priority,” said Carlat added.

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She said the city will continue to work closely with its partner agencies, including the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health Services, to determine the best steps as the situation evolves.

All Peoria events and youth and adult sports leagues will be suspended, postponed or canceled through March.

Changes include: The Peoria Community Center will remain open; however, all active adult and adaptive programs will be suspended until April 12. Small private group meetings with less than eight people can continue.

The Community Center hours will be adjusted to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during this time.

The Resource Center will continue to operate and accept appointments.

Peoria Public Libraries: All city classes and programs at the Peoria Main and Sunrise Mountain Libraries will be suspended until April 12. However, the libraries will

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Special Events: All city special event programs will be canceled until April 12. This will include Second Saturdays, Parkfests, the Peoria Arts and Culture Festival, Shakespeare in the Park and the Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt. A list of canceled events will be posted at peoriaaz/specialevents.

City Parks: All city parks will remain open; however, ramada reservations will be limited to 20 or less people through April 12.

Rio Vista Recreation Center: The Rio Vista Recreation Center will remain open; however, all city special interest classes and programs will be canceled through April 12. Gym activities (e.g., work out equipment, basketball courts, etc.) will still continue.

Peoria Center for the Performing Arts: All public programming will be suspended until March 27, whereupon it will be re-assessed. This includes all city functions at the venue such as the Music Series and those produced by TheaterWorks.

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West Valley colleges going online due to coronavirus

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Colleges in the West Valley made announcements late last week or over the weekend regarding precautions for the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Maricopa Community Colleges, including Glendale Community College and Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, “Spring break for all in-person classes has been extended one week through March 20,” MCC announced on its website.

“All student activities and college events will also be postponed during this time period.

All online and hybrid classes currently running and those scheduled to begin will continue with their online components as normal.”

Arizona State University announced changes March 11.

“All in-person classes wherever possible will transition to online instruction,” said ASU President Michael

Crow, in a letter to the community.

“Classes will continue in this mode for two weeks, at which time the university will assess where things stand with COVID-19. Additional information will follow shortly with specific instruction for faculty and students on how to transition to online instruction.”

ASU updated its policy with an announcement Monday, March 16: “With new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Arizona Department of Health Services, ASU has made the decision to extend online classes through the end of the spring semester.”

The changes include the ASU West campus in Glendale.

Similarly, Carrington College in Glendale will not have in-person classes for the time being.

“Effective Tuesday, March 17, Carrington College is suspending classroom instruction in all campus locations,” said an announcement. “All students will continue progress in

their academic program through online courses. We expect to resume normal classroom instruction on Monday, April 13. This change is consistent with the latest public guidance to mitigate risk from the COVID-19 virus and similar to actions taken at many other educational institutions.”

Arizona Christian University President Len Munsil said in a letter to the community that the school is closing temporarily as a precaution regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The campus is in north Glendale near Peoria.

“Out of an abundance of caution and a desire to preserve the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, and with the approval of ACU’s Board of Trustees, we are taking the following immediate steps,” Munsil said.

“We are extending spring break by one week. There will be no classes during the week of Monday, March 16.”

According to the letter, instruction

will resume in a fully online format on Monday, March 23 and will conclude six weeks later, on schedule.

“Students are welcome to return to campus, as ACU housing and food services will remain open for the remainder of the semester unless we are directed otherwise by health officials.

Additional health, cleaning and disinfecting protocols are already in effect.

Students with jobs on campus can continue,” Munsil said.

In lieu of chapel, ACU Chaplain Tim Reed and others on staff will provide weekly messages and worship through social media.

The letter noted, “Decisions regarding other, smaller campus events and activities will be made on a case-bycase basis as we monitor ongoing updates from state and federal authorities.”

The letter instructed faculty and other staff to continue work as scheduled, while classes eventually return in an online fashion.

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March 19, 2020

Abrazo, Banner policies regarding COVID-19

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

Banner Health and Abrazo, two of the largest medical providers in the West Valley, have new policies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Abrazo Health is monitoring information from federal, state and local public health agencies for current information on the coronavirus,” said Keith Jones, a spokesman for Abrazo.

“Our hospitals have taken the appropriate steps, and we have trained professionals and the necessary equipment to react accordingly.”

He noted visitors are being screened.

“As with any communicable disease, as our patients enter the hospital in areas such as emergency department or registration, hospital staff are questioning all of their recent travel and detailing symptoms. We evaluate relevant symptom criteria and implement contact airborne isolation, if required, without delay,” Jones said.

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Banner Health did not respond to questions from the West Valley View.

Banner Health’s website does address the issue.

“Banner Health has developed a process to safely screen patients for COVID-19 in our primary care clinics. In order to be screened in one of these clinics, patients would need to meet CDC criteria for testing. This can be determined through a phone conversation with one of our team members,” said the website.

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Banner is also closing some hospital entrances, though main entrances and emergency room entrances will be open at all Banner hospitals.

Governor guidance Gov. Doug Ducey also issued guidance on COVID-19.

If you think you should be tested, Ducey said, “Call your health care professional if you feel sick with a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, or if you live in or have recently traveled from an area with on-going spread of COVID-19.

“Your health care provider will work with the local health department and (Arizona Department of Health Services) to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.”

As for prevention, Ducey said the best ways to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses are to: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria Police officers arrested robbery suspect Jose Siqueiros March 10.

Peoria Police Department Major Crimes Unit detectives and members of Peoria Police Department SWAT made the arrest at a Phoenix hotel.

Four days before, police released photos of Siqueiros, identified as a suspect in three robberies that occurred in Peoria and an additional robbery in Glendale.

The robberies occurred between Feb. 29 and March 2.

Once Siqueiros’ location was obtained, a surveillance operation commenced. When Siqueiros emerged from the hotel room, he was contacted

by Peoria PD SWAT members and taken into custody without incident.

Siqueiros was later booked at the Fourth Avenue Jail on robbery and forgery charges.

An investigation into possible additional robberies committed by Siqueiros is ongoing.

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• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

For more information, visit azhealth.gov/COVID19.

On March 11, Ducey issued a Declaration of Emergency “to provide health officials and administrators with tools and guidance necessary to combat the continued spread of COVID-19 and to reduce financial burdens on Arizonans by lowering healthcare costs associated with the virus.”

The following day, Arizona received over $12.4 million from the CDC to support the public health response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Key funding priorities were to include surveillance and investigation activities, laboratory testing, infection control supply procurement and distribution and risk communication.

Ducey signed legislation March 12 to appropriate $55 million to Arizona’s Public Health Emergency Fund to support the state’s continued efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

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Payne bill would outlaw median loungers

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Hanging around a roadway median, for whatever reason, could soon land you in jail.

The state House on Monday gave preliminary approval to making it a Class 3 misdemeanor for a pedestrian to be on a mean “for any purpose other than to cross a street.’’ Violators could be locked up for 30 days and face a $500 fine.

Rep. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, who is pushing HB 2474 called it a matter of public safety.

“We can’t have people standing out in the medians,’’ he said.

“They distract drivers,’’ Payne continued. “They’re going to get hit. They have been hit in the past.’’

In pushing the bill, the only example he cited was a boy who was on the side of the road, not in a median, who was killed when a truck going around the corner clipped him.

“The same thing could happen if some-

body was making a left-hand turn they would go over the median,’’ he said.

But during floor debate Monday, opponents said the legislation ignores the reason some people are in the medians in the first place.

Rep. Richard Andrade, D-Glendale, told colleagues he saw two separate instances just this past weekend in his legislative district.

One, he said, was a family collecting money to get treatment for a child with cancer. The other, said Andrade, were family members saying they were trying to raise funeral expenses.

“I want everybody to think about that,’’ he said.

“We’re prepared to throw people in jail and fining them to cover costs they can’t cover because they’re not fortunate enough because of a medical emergency, medical condition or a death,’’ Andrade said. “It’s going to imprison people for doing the thing they should be able to do with no problem.’’

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Rep. Kirsten Engel, D-Tucson, said the problem is the legislation going beyond.

She said it threatens to undermine First Amendment rights of people, not only to solicit funds but also to stand in a median holding protest signs, the kinds of protests Engel said teachers engaged in during the 2018 walkout by Arizona teachers eventually resulting in Gov. Doug Ducey agreeing to significant raises.

She also suggested it could be used to harass certain people, saying it leaves it up to police to determine whether someone in a median was intending to cross the street.

And Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, questioned whether such a law is legal, citing a 2013 federal court ruling striking down a statute making begging of all kinds illegal. But this ruling involves a broader law dealing with activities anywhere, not just on roadway medians.

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

My mom spent her life as a dedicated realist. When things were going horribly, she told us, “This too shall pass.”

Whenever life came up roses, you could count on her to predict a downturn in good fortune and advise “waiting for the other shoe to drop.”

To the degree I seek out a sane, balanced response to most of life’s challenges, I remain my mother’s son.

This has been on my mind a lot lately amid the coronavirus crisis.

For weeks, the news has been full of shrieking headlines and dire predictions of global apocalypse. New cases, rising death tolls, travel moratoriums, canceled events, collapsing economies, stock market meltdowns, shortages of toilet paper – everywhere you turn, the planet appears to be trending toward the End of Times.

All this over a form of respiratory illness

which, as of March 12, sickened about 1,000 people in the United States, killing an estimated 29.

As I write this, the World Health Organization has just declared COVID-19 a “global pandemic,” citing more than 120,000 cases worldwide. At the same time, President Donald Trump tweeted yet again, “Our team is doing a great job with CoronaVirus!”

It’s life in our current truth-challenged age.

In an era when everything is political, when the media has sacrificed all credibility in pursuit of clicks and controversy, little can be deemed factual. In lieu of careful explanation, we have noise.

When every message seems to conflict – when it’s impossible to decide who to believe – the only sense is it feels credible is common sense.

In times like these, I think about my mom.

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A registered nurse by profession, my mother passed away at the end of 2017.

Even so, I can predict what she would have told me if I raised the subject of coronavirus. Given her New Yorker’s penchant for colorful language, I’ll clean it up for public consumption. But it would have gone something like this: “Don’t be a moron. Take a few reasonable precautions, take good care of yourself. Don’t do anything crazy. You’ve got a better chance of dying from heart disease or in a car crash than you do of coronavirus killing you.”

Sage wisdom, it seems to me. And a prescription not requiring an incredibly radical change in lifestyle.

What does it entail?

Staying away from sick people and large crowds when possible. Not summering in Europe or Asia this year (marking 55 summers in a row I haven’t gone to Venice or walked the Great Wall). Washing my hands with soap and water for 20 seconds multiple times a day.

Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer like it’s a new hobby. Deploying Clorox disin-

fectant wipes on potentially germy surfaces like desks, doorknobs, light switches and my cellphone. I’ve also stopped checking the stock market, watching the evening news and rooting for the Arizona Cardinals.

This last one has nothing to do with coronavirus, but it’s definitely improved my emotional health.

Despite taking precautions, any one of us might still catch COVID-19. It’s a fear I combat with simple mathematics.

It appears the disease is not fatal in 99 percent of cases. Most people who have coronavirus are asymptomatic and don’t even realize they’re carriers.

And the vast majority of those infected develop only a mild upper respiratory infection, which they get over in a couple weeks’ time by drinking plenty of fluids, getting some rest and taking a few Advil.

As my mom would’ve said, “Take care of yourself and you’ll be fine.”

Sage wisdom for times like these. Try not to freak out. Buy a few extra rolls of toilet paper. And we’ll all be just fine.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Exactly six years after Sandy and David George opened Every Doggie has its DayCare, the husband and wife paired with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce on March 10 to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate their successes. The canine daycare and boarding business is at 19209 N. 83rd Avenue, Suite 106, Peoria.

The George family moved to Arizona after David was laid off from a corporate job outside the state. They spent Sandy and David George cut a ceremonial ribbon surrounded by the Peoria Chamber of Commerce (Peoria Times photos by Eric Newman)

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Then, when a gym next door closed, the George family bought the space and more than tripled the size to 38 stalls.

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It is this family aspect and trust that keeps people returning to the daycare center.

“I was out of the area because I had a sick family member,” said Diane Snyder, a regular customer. “And at the last second, I had to change my plans and extend the time my dog was here.

“They were great about it. I know what they’re doing, and I know it’s always going to be easy.”

Having grown from just the husband and wife on staff to now several others on the payroll, the Georges said they still try to keep the same family atmosphere and customer service Peoria has become accustomed to.

Now with six years under their belt, and a community seeming to appreciate their work, the family is ready for more.

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Coronavirus shakes Arizona sports community with baseball, basketball, hockey ‘on hold’

BY LORENZINO ESTRADA Cronkite News

The ever-changing sports world due to the coronavirus pandemic was epitomized Thursday, March 12, as Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley reflected on the uncertainty of his sport.

“I feel like we’re all kind of in a holding period,” he said at the team’s spring training site at Salt River Fields.

Sure enough, a few hours later, Major League Baseball pulled the plug, announcing spring training will be suspended as of 4 p.m. Friday and the start of the regular season will be delayed by at least two weeks.

This wasn’t the only news impacting Arizona sports teams and fans. The NHL soon announced its season would be suspended, while the Indoor Football League said it would put on hold its season following Saturday games. In addition, the Ladies Professional Golf Association announced the postponement of its upcoming events including the Volvik Founder Cups in Phoenix, which was scheduled to take place March 19-22.

“First and foremost our whole team is concerned with the safety and well-being of our employees, players, fans and this entire Arizona community,” Ahron Cohen, Arizona Coyotes president and

CEO said in a conference call. “First step is addressing what’s right in front of our face. We have our entire staff working through a lot of issues.”

Before MLB’s announcement, clubs including the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants were looking for other venues to play their early regular season games. Washington state and California have banned gatherings larger than 250.

“To not allow fans. To cancel a season, you feel as an athlete we’re going to be the next sport,” Bradley said.

“Whether it’s proactive or to take precaution, it’s kind of the same.”

Other leagues and sports organizations had already taken steps to limit the spread of coronavirus, with the NBA as well as two soccer leagues, the MLS and USL, suspending its seasons.

The NBA season suspension came after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus prior to Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jazz star Donovan Mitchell also tested positive for the virus on Thursday. Multiple NBA teams have begun to self-quarantine in response.

College basketball is also being severely affected, with most major conference tournaments like the Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12 being canceled.

Both the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments will be canceled in a statement released by the NCAA. ASU Athletics released a statement canceling all sporting competitions. in accordance with a Pac-12 announcement Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, the NFL is still on schedule to start its new league year on Wednesday despite multiple teams restricting travel and closing facilities.

“I think just like everyone else, we don’t really know the severity of this,” Bradley said. “We don’t know if this is just a flu-like thing or if it will continue to affect more than just sports in general, the whole world. It’s everyone’s concern, we’re all looking at it even from a nonsports standpoint, just humans in general, human life. What’s going to happen to this country and the whole world.”

As of Friday, there were 127,863 confirmed cases across the world, with 1,323 in the United States, according to the John Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center, “To just do what’s best for the league, players, the fans and the game,” Bradley said. “I think it’s always what we want. What’s best for everyone.”

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ing Cactus League games will have a major impact on vendors, fans and the local economy. With the abrupt ending to spring training, many fans will be packing up and heading home early.

The announcement baseball will suspend spring training and postpone the regular season, Bradley reflected on how this will affect the game environment.

“It would change the atmosphere a lot,” Bradley said. “At the end of the day, we would like to play if we’re allowed to play. The fans are what make this great game and support us, but we want to play the game and I think it would just be an adjustment. It’ll take some time getting used to but we’d rather play if we can.”

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Former Ironwood basketball coach Dominguez hired at OUAZ now, the new Spirit coach can work to try and help develop the team into a contender in the NAIA GSAC conference.

OUAZ finished its 2019-20 season on Feb. 29 with a 12-14 record.

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Peoria Times Staff Writer

At 23, Michael Dominguez will not be a lot older than most of the girls he is mentoring in his new job as associate head coach – joining coach Stephen Moss – of Ottawa University Arizona’s women’s basketball team.

“It’s really cool that when I retire years from now I can tell my kids and my grandkids that I was a coach at this young (age). But it’s not something I’m satisfied with. I have big aspirations,” Dominguez said.

While he will put his entire coaching focus on this role, Dominguez said his ultimate goal is to become an NCAA Division 1 coach. Transitioning to OUAZ from his former job as an assistant for the South Mountain Community College women’s team, he feels like this is a step closer.

“I felt like I needed to get on a fouryear staff and take on a bigger role,” he said. “I had the opportunity to move up after just a year of junior college, so I couldn’t pass that up.”

Dominguez said a lot of his peers in the coaching community have supported him on his career path. One of them was former boss Jordan Augustine.

Augustine, coach of the 2020 5A state champion boys’ basketball team at Ironwood, could sense Dominguez’s desire when he hired him as a varsity assistant

Dominguez said there are several talented players returning to the squad in the next season.

“We’re back on the court next week with the returners,” he said. “I am excited to get started.”

Michael Dominguez, 23, was hired as associate head basketball coach at OUAZ in Surprise (Photo courtesy Michael Dominguez)

for the 2018-19 season. Augustine remembers an even-younger Dominguez living in Tucson at the time, sending him an email asking about an open coaching job, and eventually securing it.

“It impressed me that a college student living in Tucson at the time drove all the way here to meet me face-toface to talk about the job,” Augustine said.

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The show goes on: Mecum auction at SFS

BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Peoria Times Staff Writer

While Spring Training and many other events around the West Valley cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns, the show went on at Mecum Auctions, where participants experienced over 100 years of car history and bid on stunning autos.

Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector-car auction company, returned to State Farm Stadium Wednesday, March 11, through Saturday, March 14, for its second annual event in Glendale.

The family-owned company brings a diverse collection of cars and motorcycles for bidders and car aficionados.

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Morton said the event allows men to channel their passion for automobiles at one location.

“Cars are one of the things that men are most passionate about,” Morton said. “Mecum realized the auction provided an opportunity to showcase a variety of cars in one setting.”

As of Thursday, March 12, Morton said the event had had roughly 2,000 bidders. The auction itself holds 1,300 cars and 15 motorcycles.

New this year was a Sunset Sessions Food and Music Festival following

Denis Martin, John Mayer

the auction on Friday and Saturday.

The show featured unlimited food and beverages prepared by award-winning celebrity chefs. In addition, Lifehouse and Billy Ray Cyrus performed and thrill rides were being offered for guests at an adjacent racing track.

But the vehicles are the reason people make the trip to Mecum Auctions every year.

Spencer Hoover, of Litchfield Park, said he has attended numerous car auctions and decided to attend Mecum in 2019.

He bought three motorcycles and a car and also was selling a 1955 Porsche Speedster.

Hoover said he is fond of the Mecum events because of the myriad of car types and styles.

“It has such a variety, which is nice, and I think that’s what attracts a lot of different people,” Hoover said. “You don’t just get very wealthy people. I do like the diversity.”

Hoover, who has been a Porsche-lover since he was 5, said that as a car collector, the atmosphere of an auction is important, as he likes to engage with other car-enthusiasts.

“The atmosphere is good,” Hoover said. “People seem to be out here walking around and having fun.”

Morton said this year some of the

biggest attractions will be muscle cars.

This includes a one-of-three remaining 2017 Ford GT Competition Series with just over 265 miles, which is owned by famed driver Sebastien Bourdais.

Dan Minor came to Arizona from Minnesota to attend the event. He is selling three types of cars, which include a Dodge, a Ford Bronco and a Chevrolet.

“I buy them to bring them to the auction and sell them,” Minor said. “My dad has six of them here.”

Minor said he likes the family-feel atmosphere the event has. Specifically, however, he likes that bidders have the option to put cars at a reserve. If they choose to do so, the seller can choose to not sell the car if they don’t get the amount of money desired.

Morton said roughly 95% of cars will be at reserve this year.

“Mecum does a good job,” Minor said. “They put a lot into it, they know how to get the crowd here.”

The family-feel aspect of the show is something owners Dana and Patti Mecum take pride in, Morton said. He said the heart of Mecum Auctions remains with the passion for cars.

“It’s the type of people being around some-

thing that they love,” Morton said.

“That enthusiasm and that passion for their work is extended to our customers because we want them to have that fun we’re having.”

Despite the heavy rain the auction experienced, people remained at the event, with their feet wet, as they looked at the different types of cars available. From muscle cars to sports cars to American classics, Mecum Auctions had something for everyone that attended.

“This auction gives people an opportunity to watch a great car show and look at cars they have never seen before or wished they had as kids,” Morton said.

“I just spent time with two couples that were in town for Spring Training that attended the auction since the games were cancelled.”

Peoria Times photos by Chris Mortenson.

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the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. 25 cents. For information, call 623-972-8372.

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

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

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

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

Due to precautions against the spread of COVID-19, many events may be canceled.

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Scrabble

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

Pinochle

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

Toastmasters Club

Become a stronger leader and speaker in biweekly meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on second and fourth Thursdays at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, email vppr-4318@toastmastersclubs.org.

Toddler Time

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

Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall.

For information, call 623-773-7436.

Songercise (Ages 1-5)

Learn the benefits of and ways parents can play with their children to maximize brain and skill development from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free.

For information, call 623-773-8650.

Lake Pleasant and the Central Arizona Project Connection

Learn about Lake Pleasant’s connection with one of the largest water systems in central Arizona from 2 to 3 p.m. at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road.

For information, call 602-506-9556.

‘Chicago the Musical’

Enjoy dinner and a performance of “Chicago the Musical” at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 5:30 p.m. This musical is set amidst the decade of the roaring 20s when housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer Roxie murders her lover.

Cost is $46.20 to $114.99. For information, call 623-776-8400.

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Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue.

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

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Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W.

Glow

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

Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Mini Bingo

Meet new friends over short rounds of bingo from 9:15 a.m. to noon at

Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will answer desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can also bring plant material or insect specimens for identification and advice from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free.

For information, call 623-773-8650.

PAWS 2 Read

PAWS 2 Read is a program that allows children to read with therapy dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence. The program takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

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

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

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

Purposeful Play Group

Special City Council Meeting and Executive Session

Children can practice socialization, participate in creative play and stimulate brain development with a fun, free playgroup from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street.

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

Centennial Cinema Family Movie

Enjoy a film screening of “Oz the Great and Powerful” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623773-8650.

Downtown Teens Art Night

Swing by the Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe Street from 5 to 7 p.m. This month’s project is recycled potted flowers. Free. Registration is required as space is limited to 20 teens.

For information, call 623-773-7556.

Tuesday

Early Bird Jump

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

Distillery Tour

Bring family and friends to see a craft distillery in action. Lucidi Distilling Co. tours are available at 1 p.m. Sundays. Pricing starts at just $14 per person and includes a generous sampling of three kinds of spirits and a custom-made signature cocktail. The distillery is located in Historic Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington Street. To book a party and learn more, call 623-299-8779.

Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)

Make friends as you knit, crochet or quilt from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free.

For information, call 623-773-7555.

Monday

Private Riding Lessons

Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 and older to adults. Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue.

For information, call 602-403-9560.

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Tai Chi Essentials

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

Open Play

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

Busy Bee Crafters

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

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

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

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

Teddy Bear Storytime

Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street.

The class does not require a partner dancer. Attendance is $5. For information, call 623-773-7436.

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

SilverSneakers

Peoria City Council Meeting

The focus of this class is on toning mus-

Wednesday

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Westside Stitchers

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

Free Ice Skating Lessons

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

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

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

Baby Steps

Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)

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

Teen Paint Party (Ages 12-17)

Sign up for an evening of painting from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Registration is required.

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

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Thrifty Thursdays

Children of all ages are admitted to Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for only $5. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623-322-4100.

Shuffleboard

Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue.

For information, call 623-972-8372.

Grab Bag Bingo

Enjoy eight games of free bingo at 10:45 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Winners choose from an assortment of grab bags. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Toastmasters Club

Become a stronger leader and speaker in biweekly meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on second and fourth Thursdays at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, email vppr-4318@toastmastersclubs.org.

Sew Smart

Bring or start a sewing project at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Library sewing machines are available for use. Free. For information, email mary.vass@peoriaaz.gov.

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

100 Years of Movie Magic

To celebrate the library’s 100th year, the staff will highlight a film from each decade in which the library has traveled. Today’s movie screening of “King Kong” will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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Living Free of Dementia

This class is the first of a series about living free of dementia and enjoying wellness for a lifetime presented by Dr. Timothy Gerhart, a local author who recently published “Living Free of Dementia. This class looks at natural solutions to living free of digestive problems including IBS, IBD, colitis, constipation and autoimmune disease and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Renovare Wellness By Design, 18969 N. 83rd Avenue. Free. To reserve a seat, call 623-776-0206.

Pleasant Paddler Program

Enjoy a morning of kayaking at Lake Pleasant from 9 a.m. to noon. The journey begins in the Castle Creek Boat Ramp area in the Lake Pleasant Regional Park. Admittance included with the park entrance fee of $2 to $7. Kayaks will also be available for rent. For rentals and more information, call 928-421-1288.

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents will spell their way through a series of tricky words from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Encore Room at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane. Tickets are $59. For information, call 623-776-8400.

‘Rex’s Exes’

Enjoy a play at 7:30 p.m. in the McMillin Theater at Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. The show is a hilarious Southern-fried farce that follows the Verdeen cousins of Sweetgum, Texas.

Tickets are $16 to $37. For information, call 623-815-7930.

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Southern-fried comedy opening postponed at TheaterWorks

BY SARA EDWARDS

Peoria Times Guest Writer

American playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten’s Southern-fried comedy “Rex’s Exes” was scheduled to open at TheaterWorks Friday, March 20.

However, the city of Peoria announced the production, as well as many other events, would be postponed.

“Peoria Center for the Performing Arts: All public programming will be suspended until March 27, whereupon it will be reassessed. This includes all city functions at the venue such as the Music Series and those produced by TheaterWorks.”

On its website, TheaterWorks announced, “The city of Peoria canceled

public performances through the end of March. In light of this statement, we are postponing our opening of ‘Rex’s Exes’ to Friday, March 27.”

“Rex’s Exes” is an outrageous comedy featuring three cousins, Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette Verdeen in Sweetgum, Texas.

As the play begins, they are teetering on the edge of yet another disaster.

Gaynelle refuses to believe she’s turning 50 years old. In an attempt to make her feel better, Peaches ropes Jimmie Wyvette into throwing their cousin a surprise party.

Things quickly turn for the worst when they, in turn, have to plan a family funeral.

“The play is truly a wild comedy, as well as a brightly-colored and sweet piece of theatrical cotton candy,” director Dominik Rebilas said. “The energy is high, the pacing is quick, and the situation is heightened to Texas-sized proportions.”

This production will welcome back many faces familiar to TheaterWorks.

Rebilias returns to direct the play and actors from the previous season’s “Red

Velvet Cake War” like Shelly Boucher and Tina Khalil.

“Each of the characters, as well as the actors who play them, are truly unique.

Each of them offer a color and a brightness for the stage - truly captivating,” Rebilas said. “The actors, Amy Powers as Gaynelle, Shelly Boucher as Peaches and Tina Khalil as Jimmie Wyvette bring such love for their characters, as well as the opportunity to play them together.”

The play will take place in the McMillin Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, opening Friday and performing through April 12. Tickets can be purchased at theaterworks. org and are $39 for adults, $34 for seniors and $18 for students.

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Westgate comedy club pledges to remain open

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF At a time when many can use a laugh or two, owner Tom Simes said his Stir Crazy Comedy Club at Westgate will remain open.

“While according to the federal government the risk of contracting COVID-19 for an average American is still low, I feel it’s important for you to understand the steps Stir Crazy is taking to keep everyone safe,” Simes said.

“We are actively monitoring the official guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Latex gloves are worn by staff members in food preparation and by our food runners.

“Our team members completely sanitize all tables, chairs and booths between each show.”

Simes said he started “daily health and wellness checks with all employees with sign-offs to ensure team members are not in the building if they have any sign of illness including cough, fever or any other common signs restricted by the Maricopa County Health regulations.”

The scheduled performer at Stir Crazy this weekend is Don Friesen, “a modern suburban dad just trying to raise his kids

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and get through the day with a bit of money in the bank and a scrap of dignity intact.”

Friesen cracks jokes about parenting, marriage and being “a wanna-be geek who constantly upgrades to the latest technology, but can never get it to work.” Hello, tech support.

According to Simes, “We’re committed to keeping our club clean and safe and so we ask our team members and guests if you’re not feeling well, to hang out at home and watch some stand up comedy on Netflix.”

Stir Crazy Comedy Club is at 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E-206, Glendale.

For tickets and more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Veterinary Medicine Open House at Midwestern U moved to fall

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Midwestern University postponed the College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, originally scheduled for

Saturday, March 28, until later this fall.

Midwestern said the postponement is “based on the latest CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 virus.”

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Feds offer financial incentive to help find homes for wild horses and burros

BY MADISON STATEN Cronkite News

Thousands of wild horses and burros roam across millions of acres of public land in 10 Western states, including Arizona. The Bureau of Land Management, which manages these herds, estimated last year there are 88,000 animals – more than three times as many as there should be.

The bureau says the number of wild horses and burros exceeds the “appropriate management level” and leads to depleted grass and water resources, “threatening the overall health of the public rangelands and degrading ecosystems,” according to the BLM’s website.

This means deteriorated health among wild horses and burros, which can lead to starvation, dehydration and death. The agency rounds up some of the animals yearly and works to find them new homes through adoptions.

The BLM estimates a manageable population would be 27,000 wild horses and burros. John Hall, the Arizona wild horse and burro program lead for the bureau, facilitated an adoption this month in Marana,

north of Tucson.

He said the agency began its Adoption Incentive Program last year, giving adopters up to $1,000 for an untrained wild horse or burro.

“I’ll typically adopt or sell close to 75 percent of them,” Hall said. “Now before AIP (Adoption Incentive Program), we were seeing somewhere around 50 percent. It’s definitely bumped up our adoptions quite a bit.”

Hall gathers horses and burros for rotating adoption events like the one in Marana.

At any given time, Hall has 450 to 1,000 animals in his care.

“We try to hit new spots every year so that people understand that we do have this program,” Hall said. “It really brings more attention to us, helps us actually get these animals in good homes.”

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To reduce their impact on the environment, the animals are rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management and offered for adoption. (Photo by Michael Hannan/Cronkite News)

the staff helped us provide which ones were real docile.”

Temple’s excitement over Arizona burros is somewhat unusual. Hall said the general public often overlooks burros in favor of wild horses.

“People call this the horse program – it’s not just horses,” Hall said. “We have a lot of burros in Arizona. We have a lot of burros in California. They create the same nuisance issues that we see with horses. They also do the same damage to the range that horses can do.”

In 2019, the BLM reported more than 6,900 burros and about 530 wild horses in Arizona.

“The BLM has been criticized from both angles, from the cattle growers to the horse advocates,” said Julie Murphree, who’s doing her doctoral research

on wild horses at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability. “One of the concerns I have with adopting the horses out is if the public is ready for this. It’s difficult to follow up, to see how they are doing once they are adopted.”

She’s not the only one who’s concerned.

William Perry Pendley, the acting director for the BLM, has called the wild horse and burro issue one of the biggest challenges facing the agency.

“We have 88,000 wild horses and burros on our Western federal lands,” Pendley said. “We’ve increased our adoption program to get people to adopt these wild animals – that’s not going to solve this problem. It’s a tens of millions of dollars problem. But the bigger problem, for me, is the existential threat to the quality of these lands.”

In Arizona, some of the horses that are adopted already have been trained through a program with the Arizona Department of Corrections. The goal is to help reduce the population so overgrazing doesn’t happen.

Brandon Grede is one of the Arizona inmates who works at Hall’s facility to train horses for adoption.

“They come in wild and don’t want anything to do with you and will pretty much do anything to get away from you,” Grede said. But when the animals are ready to be adopted, “I mean, you can pretty much walk around without a lead rope and they’ll just follow you like a lost puppy.”

Grede acknowledges it’s a bittersweet training process.

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GOby FIGURE! Linda Thistle ANSWERS ON PAGE 27

King Crossword ACROSS 1 Do arithmetic 4 Long tales 9 Stitch 12 Take to court 13 Treasure cache 14 Work with 15 Newlyweds’ trip 17 Siesta 18 Chicken-king link 19 Waldorf salad ingredient 21 Floated on air 24 Remain 25 Ostrich’s cousin 26 Blue 28 Ruhr Valley city 31 Tear 33 Cry loudly 35 Apiary structure 36 Boredom 38 Solidify 40 Morning moisture

41 Village People hit 43 Express sorrow for 45 Like a duck’s feet 47 -- Jima 48 Past 49 Wealthy one 54 Beer container 55 Over 56 Life story, for short 57 Praise in verse 58 “When pigs fly!”

59 Conclusion

DOWN 1 Fire residue 2 Pair 3 Lair 4 Fashions 5 Fleets 6 Sticky stuff 7 Acknowledges 8 Washington group 9 Optimist’s part of

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10 Jacob’s brother 11 Cried 16 Dine 20 Whip 21 “The Way We --” 22 “So be it” 23 Sense of humor 27 Pooch 29 Tied 30 Mr. Gingrich 32 Foolish 34 Accept as true 37 “The -- Cometh” 39 Attorney 42 Pueblo brick 44 Unruly bunch 45 Texas city 46 “Zounds!”

50 Autumn mo.

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SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

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Having a panic attack on coronavirus? Try a plan of attack CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph

Peoria Times Columnist

Coronavirus has created mass panic around the globe — true. According to the latest news when this article was written, over 100,000 people are infected — true. Over 68,000 have recovered — true. About 3,000 have died from the virus — true. Who are the main victims of coronavirus?

Those over 70 years old, and especially those over seventy with preexisting respiratory issues, or those who are immune-suppressed — true. Few cases of death have happened outside of this

very specific target group - true.

Other common diseases have much larger numbers of death than of coronavirus, but for some reason, these diseases have not created the mass panic we have going on currently.

Coronavirus might be here to stay. It’s what we do about it now and how we emotionally handle it now that will determine the outcome and future of not only us but for future generations also. Think of it, will what we do now with coronavirus be a posi-

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tive legacy or a negative legacy?

I’d like to share an article by Dr. Abdu Sharkawy. In my opinion, it’s the first intelligent assessment of the whole coronavirus issue I have read. Dr. Sharkawy is a doctor and an infectious disease specialist at the University of Toronto in Canada.

He permitted InsideSources to distribute the article. Snopes confirms Dr. Sharkawy wrote this article.

“I’m a doctor and an Infectious Diseases specialist. I’ve been at this for more than 20 years, seeing sick patients daily. I have worked in inner-city hospitals and in the poorest slums of Africa. HIV-AIDS, hepatitis, TB, SARS, measles, shingles, whooping cough, diphtheria...there is little I haven’t been exposed to in my profession. And with the notable exception of SARS, very little has left me feeling vulnerable, overwhelmed or downright scared.

“I am not scared of COVID-19. I am concerned about the implications of a novel infectious agent spreading the world over and continues to find new footholds in different soil. I am rightly concerned for the welfare of those who are elderly, in frail health or disenfranchised who stand to suffer most, and disproportionately, at the hands of this new scourge. But I am not scared of COVID-19.

“What I am scared about is the loss of reason and wave of fear inducing the masses of society into a spellbinding spiral of panic, stockpiling obscene quantities of anything to fill a bomb shelter adequately in a post-apocalyptic world. I am scared of the N95 masks stolen from hospitals and urgent care clinics where they are actually needed for front line healthcare providers and

instead are being donned in airports, malls, and coffee lounges, perpetuating, even more, fear and suspicion of others. “....But mostly, I’m scared about what message we are telling our kids when faced with a threat. Instead of reason, rationality, open-mindedness, and altruism, we are telling them to panic, be fearful, suspicious, reactionary and self-interested.”

Let’s calm down a bit. It’s not the end of the world. Quit acting like it. Prepare wisely, not hysterically. Don’t be fearful. Use your head, not your emotions.

Sharp people are working on this. God is in control. Don’t expect results instantly. Face the challenge, calmly, and firmly like others before you have in this great nation. Continue their legacy.

Where did all this fear come from?

Do you know what F.E.A.R. stands for? False Evidence Appearing Real.

Don’t join the cattle stampede of those scared by over-hyped optics. The only thing we must fear is fear itself. God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear. Someone else or something else did.

James Clear says it this way. “Your actions are a consequence of your thoughts. Your thoughts are a consequence of what you consume. And in the modern age, what you consume is largely a consequence of how you select and refine your social media feed. Choose better inputs. Get better outputs.”

Here’s the biggest tragedy of all. Do you understand those who use their heads, stay calm and think, most always end up with what the fearful left behind as they ran away to another place where more fear was waiting for them to arrive?

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Department of Health tips aimed at schools, childcare providers

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Arizona Department of Health Services hosted a public webinar Wednesday, March 11, informing schools and childcare providers around the state of the latest updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The presentation gave tips to teachers, school staff, childcare workers and others on how they can effectively mitigate the spread in their communities.

Among the topics covered were the effects of COVID-19 in children. According to the presentation, common symptoms include fever, runny nose and cough for children. Severe effects are less common than they are in an older demographic.

“They seem to be fairly unlikely or uncommon for younger kids, which is good news,” said Susan Robinson, an epidemiologist.

Even those not experiencing symptoms can spread the illness and precautions need to be taken, she said.

Schools should take precautions to regularly clean frequently touched sur-

faces and do more to promote personal hygiene like proper hand-washing and social distancing from those who show illness symptoms.

Robinson also said school and district administrators should think about identifying critical job functions and planning for alternative coverage of those jobs should it be necessary, cross-training employees for emergencies and ensuring sick leave policies are flexible due to the current pandemic.

She said the prevention of other treatable viruses, such as the flu, should be taken care of, as well. While there is still no known cure for COVID-19,

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minimizing those hurt by the flu or other respiratory issues weakening the immune system could help slow the spread of COVID-19, though it would not stop it completely.

“The more steps we can take to avoid illnesses like the flu, the better,” Robinson said.

Ultimately, the presentation said it will be up to individual schools and districts to make their own choices in how

they go about preventing the spread of disease. Questions were asked of the speakers about closing schools or stopping group activities, but Robinson said there is no wide-sweeping answer, and each area will have to consult local health agencies to figure out their own best practices moving forward.

A few days later, Gov. Doug Ducey announced all schools in the state would close until March. 27.

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Lesko announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Rep. Debbie Lesko announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for middle and high school students throughout the Eighth Congressional District of Arizona.

The theme this year for the art competition is Arizona.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents,” said Lesko. “I’m looking forward to another year of creative artwork from students.”

The Congressional Art Competition is open to all middle and high school students residing in or attending a school in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.

The winner will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The sec-

ond-place winner will have their artwork displayed in Lesko’s Congressional office in Washington, D.C., and the third-place winner will have their artwork displayed in her District Office in Surprise.

The deadline to submit artwork to Congresswoman Lesko’s District office at 12515 W. Bell Road, Suite 104, Surprise is Monday, April 20.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: ATORETA, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 21311 N. 77th Lane, PEORIA, AZ 85382, USA The name of the Statutory Agent is: NAME 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: MEMBER/MANAGER Member and Manager Carolyn Odisho, 21311 N. 77th Lane, PEORIA, AZ, 85382 Published Peoria Times, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 2020 / 29312 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: THE DOULA BABY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Nicole Suzanne Tardi, 5342 E. Fellars Dr., SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85254 Published: Peoria Times, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 2020 / 29310 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PELAYO CARPET CLEANING, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 7803 W MIDWAY AVE, GLENDALE, AZ, 85303 The name of the Statutory Agent is: MARTIN PELAYO 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: MANAGER MARTIN PELAYO Published Peoria Times, Mar. 12, 19, 26, 2020 / 29104 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: R&M RESTAURANT CONCEPTS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 8827 S Santa Elizabeth Dr., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Randall Allen Ritchie & Mario James Valencia 8827 S Santa Elizabeth Dr., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338. Published: Peoria Times, Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 2020 / 29391 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: MARTINMOBILE LLC II The address of the registered office is: 9741 E Main St. #25, MESA, AZ, 85207 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 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: MEMBER Nathan J Martin. 9741 E Main St. #25, Mesa, AZ 85207. Published Peoria Times, Mar 12, 19, 26, 2020 / 29118

(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 $829,066 in CDBG and $235,817 in HOME funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021. 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 2020-2021 will be available for a 30-day comment period beginning March 10, 2020, and ending April 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Comments received during this time will be included in the final Annual Action Plan document submitted to HU D. The Public hearings will be conducted on the following dates, times, and locations below in order to provide the public with additional opportunity to make comments on the draft Annual Action Plan. Monday, March 23, 2020, 5:30 p.m., at Sunrise Mountain Library, Community Room, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 Wednesday, March 25, 2020,10:30 a.m. at the Development and Community Services Building, Point of View Room, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 Thursday, April 2, 2020, 6:15 p.m., at Ira Murphy Elementary School, 7231 W. North Ln, Peoria AZ 85345 Thursday, April 2, 2020, 6:45 p.m., at Ira Murphy Elementary School, 7231 W. North Ln, Peoria AZ 85345 The draft Annual Action Plan will be available in the Neighborhood and Human Services Department located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. In addition, the Annual Action Plan can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov.

Information may also be obtained by written request mailed to: City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Department Attn: CDBG Program 9875 N. 85th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Email request may be directed to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or fax (623)773-7180.

Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250. Published: Peoria Times, Mar 5, 12, 19, 2020 / 28854

NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P20-0046 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Lisa Houg BUYER PHONE NUMBER: 623-773-7191 DESCRIPTION: Crime Analytics Solution Software PRE-BID MEETING DATE: None SOLICITATION DUE DATE: April 14, 2020 @ 5:00 PM (Arizona Time ) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov. Published: Peoria Times, Mar. 19, 2020 / 29383

NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P20-0056 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: Arts Master Plan PRE-BID MEETING DATE: March 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: April 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov. Published: Peoria Times, Mar. 19, 26, 2020 / 29308 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: P20-0055 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: SOQ - Design-Build BUYER NAME: Lisa Houg BUYER PHONE NUMBER: 623-773-7191 DESCRIPTION: Beardsley Water Reclamation Facility Expansion PRE-BID MEETING DATE: March 19, 2020 @ 9:00 AM SOLICITATION DUE DATE: April 30, 2020 @ 5:00 PM (Arizona Time ) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.govPublished: Peoria Times, Mar. 12, 19, 2020 / 29258

PUBLIC NOTICE CALL OF AUGUST 4, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA The August 4, 2020 ballot will contain the following for consideration by eligible voters: The offices of Councilmember in the Ironwood, Mesquite, and Willow Districts. Important Dates: Primary Election Last day to file nomination petitions and paperwork to run for Councilmember in the Ironwood, Mesquite and Willow Districts April 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m Voter Registration Deadline July 6, 2020 at midnight General Election Last day to file nomination petitions and paperwork to run for Councilmember in the Ironwood, Mesquite and Willow Districts N/A Voter Registration Deadline October 5, 2020 at midnight Nomination petitions and paperwork must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office at the address below by 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2020. Election information is available Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the: Office of the City Clerk 8401 W. Monroe Street Peoria, Arizona 85345 623-7737340 This information is also available on the City’s website at: www.peoriaaz.gov/elections. s/Rhonda Geriminsky Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk Date March 4, 2020. Published: Peoria Tiems, Mar. 12, 19, 2020 / 29197 CITY OF PEORIA FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 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 $829,066 in CDBG and $235,817 in HOME funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Additionally, unobligated prior year CDBG funding, if any, may be made available.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Case No. 133155 ORDER TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE RE: SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT In the Matter of the Marriage of: Clifford Hopson, Petitioner, and Tamara Hopson, Respondent. This matter came before the court on respondent Tamara Hopson's Motion and Declaration. The court has reviewed the records and files herein, and finding good cause: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that petitioner herein, Clifford Hopson, file an answer in writing in the above-entitled Court within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this Order upon petitioner to show cause, if any exists, why an order should not be entered in conformance with respondent's Motion and Declaration on file herein. Signed 8/28/2019 01:32 PM. /s/ Cathleen B. Callahan Circuit Court Judge Cathleen B. Callahan. SUBMITTED BY: Brent J. Goodfellow, OSB#033277 of Attorneys for respondent. Published: Peoria Times Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 2020 / 29392

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