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BY TOM SCANLON

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Peoria Pines Golf Course remains open and reported a busy weekend of golfers. (Photo courtesy Peoria Pines)

In a televised town hall April 2, Gov. Doug Ducey warned the number of COVID-19 cases will continue to increase.

“The next month or two in Arizona are going to be tough ones,” Ducey warned.

He stressed the disease caused by coronavirus “is avoidable” and staying home is the best protection.

Over the last week, there has been confusion over what businesses can remain open—and what must close. State Sen. Paul Boyer said he has received calls from business owners, including a handyman “wanting to know if they can get a misde-

meanor charge for doing repairs.”

During the town hall, Ducey was criticized for his March 30 “stay home” order, which provided for allowances of “essential services” that could remain open.

Indeed, a notable exception in Ducey’s order allows people “to utilize any services or products provided by essential business services.”

A long list of “essential services” released by Ducey on March 23 included banks, hardware stores, food banks, gas stations, parks, barber shops, nail salons, photography stores, dry cleaners, hotels and motels, firearms and ammunition stores and pawn shops.

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While other congressional races may be impacted by social distancing, the 8th Congressional District has a healthy field of candidates—meaning Rep. Debbie Lesko faces plenty of competition.

The deadline was April 6 for those who gathered enough signatures to file as candidates. Though congressional candidates receive electronic signatures of support, most rely on getting signatures door to door. Several candidates said that has been a challenge, with restrictions and advisories from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the 3rd Congressional District, which

includes Buckeye and Avondale, only incumbent Raúl Grijalva and challenger Daniel Wood filed.

The 7th Congressional District, which includes parts of Tolleson and Glendale, also had just two candidates file: incumbent Ruben Gallego and Nina Becker.

“The COVID-19 thing has hit some other candidates hard, but I started an e-signature database and it is really saving the day,” Becker said.

Indeed, nine others filed candidate of interest paperwork in the 7th District but failed to get the needed signatures. One was Nicholas Green.

“The coronavirus had a major impact in

my ability to collect signatures for this primary election,” said Glenn, now considering running as a write-in candidate.

Chris Hindle, another who filed a candidate of interest statement in the 7th District, also struggled to get signatures.

“Online collection efforts are typically inadequate,” Hindle said. “Face time with the community is the only way to properly collect signatures. COVID-19 definitely reduced our ability to collect signatures, as we planned to collect signatures at the (Democrat presidential) debate, at First Friday in Phoenix and a variety of other events, all of which were canceled.”

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Golf courses were also on the “essential” list.

The Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course remains open but, according to its website, “We have implemented social distancing protocols on the range and course.”

Changes at the golf course in north Glendale include: “All golf carts will be thoroughly sanitized before they are set-up in the staging area. Golf carts will be single rider.”

And the course offers some advice: “We ask you to please forgo the traditional after round handshake, and invite you to create your own socially distanced salutation.”

“We remain open but we’ve made some changes. We try to stay ahead of the curve,” said Chad Bakke, assistant general manager of the Legend.

“We want for people who want to come out and play to make it as safe as possible.”

He said everyone has to ride alone in a cart, “Unless they live in the same household. Bakke said the course is slightly less busy: “We’ve gone from

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this time of year doing a normal 260 to 300 rounds a day to probably about 170 rounds a day now.”

There were plenty of people on the golf course April 5, he said.

It was also a busy Sunday at Peoria Pines Golf Course, which was booked through the day.

“Outdoors is good for the soul!” a recent Peoria Pines Facebook post said.

“Golf is relaxing! Come on out for a round.”

‘Clarifying order’ The day after his April 2 town hall, Ducey issued a “clarifying order.”

“The following services shall cease operations no later than 5 p.m. on April 4: Barbers; cosmetology, hairstyling, nail salons and aesthetic salons; tanning salons; tattoo parlors; spas; massage parlors.”

So, after first thinking she could stay open, Tam Pham had to close her Lish Nail Salon near the Peoria-Glendale border.

Yet she considered closing a civic duty and expressed no regrets.

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The Legend at Arrowhead Golf Course in North Glendale remains open, with changes like one person per cart. (Photo courtesy the Legend at Arrowhead)

said. “Living here in America is our blessing.

“Our leaders are in a very difficult time and under a lot of pressure to deal with this crisis,” Pham added.

Her advice to others: “Be cooperative and supportive to our leaders as much as we can and help each other to pass this difficult time.”

Ducey also ordered on April 3 the closure on April 4 of “amenities at public parks that do not allow for recommended physical distancing or proper hygiene such as basketball courts, splash pads, playgrounds and public restrooms.”

But, the governor added, “Public parks shall remain open to the greatest extent possible.”

Restaurants open Restaurants are one of the businesses that Ducey previously deemed “essential,” so eateries may remain open for takeout and delivery.

Going to a restaurant to pick up food would qualify as “participate in essential services.”

Ducey previously ordered restaurants to provide only takeout and delivery meals, with no in-restaurant eating.

“Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy

as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top priority,” Ducey said.

“It’s important to emphasize that there are no plans to shut down grocery stores. People should continue to buy what you need for a week’s worth of groceries,” he added.

While some were critical of Ducey’s “stay home” order, the Health System Alliance of Arizona praised Ducey’s order, noting it “can help slow down the spread of COVID-19 and prevent a situation where our health care systems are overwhelmed with patients.”

According to a release from the Arizona Medical Association, Ducey’s directive “gives Arizona’s health care system the strongest possible chance to mitigate the spread of this virus and address the impact.”

And the Arizona Nurses Association issued a statement of support for Ducey’s order: “The most effective thing individuals can do to limit their risk and reduce the outbreak is to stay at home and follow all state and federal guidelines for social distancing.”

At the town hall, Ducey noted the Army Corps of Engineers “can build additional hospitals if that’s necessary.”

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In the 8th Congressional District, which includes part of Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Waddell, Glendale and Peoria, four candidates filed.

While Lesko was the only Republican candidate to file, three Democrats have filed: Michael Muscato, Bob Musselwhite and Bob Olsen.

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Nicholas Glenn) to courtesy Bob Musselwhite) “Had I waited until the last minute it would have been a very bad problem due to future,” Olsen said. “The best defense challenge, but certainly not one that is the COVID-19 virus and government against the spread of the virus being so- insurmountable.” requests to stay isolated,” he said. cial distancing, traditional avenues for Jimmy Rodriguez of Glendale was “My opinion is that the requirement candidates such as meetings, speeches, racing to meet the deadline to file in to turn in petitions with so many signa- parties, etc., are no longer available. the 8th District. tures makes it difficult for working peo- My time in the military and public “I am still collecting signatures ple or those that are not independently safety taught me to adapt to changing through the weekend,” he said April 4. wealthy or supported by special inter- situations. We are beefing up our so- “COVID-19 did impact my ability to est groups to get on the ballot,” Mus- cial media outreach to voters and it is a collect signatures in a huge way.” selwhite added. “We should consider changing the requirements to qualify in Arizona so that more people will consider running for office.”

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Local law enforcement must enforce emergency proclamations

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Police and sheriffs deputies are legally entitled to enforce emergency proclamations and orders issued by state and local officials, according to Attorney General Mark Brnovich.

In a formal opinion March 31, Brnovich said it’s not just the governor who can declare an emergency and issue restrictions. He said city mayors and the chairs of boards of supervisors have many of the same powers as the governor to declare an emergency.

And those powers, detailed in Arizona law, can range from curfews and closing streets to ordering any business to close.

But Brnovich also had a word of caution for those called upon to enforce those orders.

“In exercising such authority, law enforcement officials must continue to be mindful of constitutional rights and should execute their duties in a manner that promotes justice,’’ he wrote.

In issuing the opinion, though, Brnovich does not say what happens

when there is a conflict between what local officials decide is appropriate response to an emergency and any executive orders issued by the governor that may conflict.

That is precisely the situation that currently exists in at least one Arizona city, with the business closure order issued by Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans being more comprehensive than the declaration by Gov. Doug Ducey. In fact, the governor’s order specifically precludes cities from going beyond his list.

Ryan Anderson, an aide to Brnovich, said that issue was not addressed because the request by Sen. Paul Boyer, who represents District 20, did not raise it.

And Anderson said that still leaves the issue as an open legal question.

“We weren’t consulted on the (governor’s) executive order,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. “I think it’s a very good question to ask whether his executive order is a floor or is a ceiling.’’

For the moment, Anderson said, any answer has to come from Ducey.

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Sen. Paul Boyer asked the attorney general’s office for guidance on enforcement of COVID-19 declarations. (Peoria Times file photo)

“Go speak with the governor,’’ he said.

“It’s his executive order. He defined it.’’

And Anderson said if Brnovich is asked to opine on that, he will.

But gubernatorial press aide Patrick Ptak noted that Brnovich, in his opinion, said that local declarations “shall not be inconsistent with orders, rules and regulations promulgated by the governor.’’

“The law is clear,’’ he said. “The state’s guidance supersedes other directives.’’

Ducey has insisted all along that he believes his order trumps any local orders. And his executive order specifically considers hair salons, nail salons and barbers to be “essential services’’ which cities cannot order shuttered.

Yet Evans has not backed away from her own proclamation which has ordered those businesses closed. And the governor has yet to take any legal action against either Evans or Flagstaff to have her proclamation declared void.

Boyer said he asked for the legal opinion not to help cities but because he has gotten questions from business owners following the governor’s “stay at home’’ order. That order directs Arizona residents to “limit their time away from their place of residence or property’’ to participate in “essential activities’’ or to work or use the services of “essential businesses.’’

The senator said the people who approached him wanted to know what would happen if they continued to do certain kinds of work and whether they could be cited by local law enforcement.

Brnovich’s answer is clearly “yes.’’

He pointed out that state law says any person who “knowingly fails or refuses to obey any lawful order or regulation’’ issued under emergency powers given to local officials is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. That carries a penalty of up to six months in the county jail and a $2,500 fine.

But Brnovich cautioned that police and deputies must take into consideration “the constitutional and statutory liberties that Arizonans enjoy,’’ even in declared emergencies.

For example, he noted, Arizona law allows state and local health officials to issue quarantine or isolation orders.

But Brnovich pointed out that the law requires these to be implemented “by the least restrictive means necessary to protect public health’’ and that someone’s home may be an acceptable place of quarantine.

“Established court precedents in various contexts demonstrate the careful balance that must be struck in protecting public health while respecting individual rights,’’ Brnovich wrote.

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Peoria Police officer arrested on domestic violence charge

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Peoria Police Officer Kevin Moe was arrested by the Surprise Police Department for aggravated assault.

According to court documents, Moe pushed his wife, Ashley Moe, to the ground March 31, causing her arm to break.

A verbal altercation preceded the alleged aggravated assault at Moe’s Surprise home.

According to the arrest record, Kevin Moe admitted to pushing Ashley Moe “because she was throwing things around the kitchen. He did not remember if she threw the items at him and didn’t think he pushed her that hard to cause her to fall to the floor.”

In an Intimate Partner Risk Assessment, Surprise Police asked Ashley Moe a series of questions.

She stated that Kevin Moe’s physical violence toward her has been increasing over the last six months, that he has choked her and threatened to commit suicide.

Her “yes” answers to multiple questions placed her in a “high risk” category, according to the assessment.

“The Surprise Police Department is handling the criminal investigation while we have started our own internal investigation,” said Brandon Sheffert, a Peoria Police spokesman.

Sheffert said Moe was placed on administrative leave when the Peoria Police

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“Moe will remain on administrative leave at least until the completion of the internal investigation,” Sheffert said.

“We hold all members of our department to the highest standards and thoroughly investigate all incidents of alleged misconduct.”

Sheffert declined to provide details, referring to the Surprise Police Department.

The Peoria Times has requested a copy of the arrest record from the Surprise Police Department.

After his March 31 arrest, Moe appeared at Maricopa County Superior Court April 1, facing charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

The court scheduled a preliminary hearing for April 17.

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Public not allowed at Peoria City Council meetings

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

At Peoria City Council’s first closedto-the-public meeting, Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz said his paramedics in the last few weeks transported two COVID-19 patients and that the process went smoothly.

“We will respond to whatever your needs are,” Ruiz said.

He was speaking to residents watching from their homes, as no members of the public were permitted into the meeting.

“Out of an abundance of caution and in conjunction with recommendations issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services for compliance with

the Center for Disease Control Guidelines to implement social distancing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Peoria City Council Chamber will be closed to the public and the city council will conduct this meeting remotely,” Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat said, echoing an announcement a week before the meeting.

While Carlat and some city staff members were present, city council members participated via phone.

No public members were in the chamber.

Residents can watch council meetings live at facebook.com/CityofPeoriaAz, Youtube DigitalPeoria, Cox Channel 11 or CenturyLink Channel 8509.

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Residents with comments or questions may submit them via Facebook, or email to cityclerk2@peoriaaz.gov.

Individuals attending the meeting in person—sitting in a separate room— may submit comments on a speaker request form provided outside the City Council Chamber.

There were no public comments submitted for the March 24 meeting.

Jeff Tyne, Peoria’s city manager, said the city “is well prepared to continue with whatever confronts us” with the COVID-19 health event.

“We are open for business. We will always be open business, no matter what comes our way,” said Ruiz.

He stressed Peoria’s Fire-Medical Department’s “automatic aid” agreement, which connects to more than 300 paramedic units.

“We will respond to whatever your needs are,” Ruiz said, addressing the public.

He said paramedics check each other’s vital signs. “We have provided

them with PPE’s—we have about three or four months supply, and we just ordered some more.”

He said 911 dispatchers prescreen callers to “see if they have the COVID-19 to get us prepared before we get there. So we can minimize the exposure. The pre-screening has worked very well. Our paramedics have picked up two individuals in Peoria with COVID-19.”

A city council meeting was scheduled for April 7. It was also to be closed to the public.

There were only two voting items on the April 7 agenda. The first was designating the city’s chief financial officer as the applicant agent for the Arizona Division of Emergency Management.

The other voting item was a proposed reimbursement to Toll Brothers of $243,000 for the construction of Liberty Neighborhood Park in the Meadows at Camino A Lago subdivision at 97th Avenue and Williams Road.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The city of Peoria closed amenities within city parks March 31, to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Closures include park restrooms, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, dog parks, select sports fields and any group play areas. Ramada reservations will also be canceled through April 30.

“The governor’s directive that parks must remain open aligns with the recommendations of top health officials, citing numerous mental and physical benefits gained from spending time outside, recreating and exercising,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said.

“Providing a safe environment with the best prospects for physical distancing enables Peoria residents to enjoy the benefits of springtime in Arizona, while we all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

The closures come after Gov. Doug Ducey issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” executive order and Carlat declared a local emergency that

closed all public city facilities. Signs will indicate the amenities are closed.

All open spaces, passive play spaces, trails and walking paths will remain open for public use. Distancing and hygiene guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still apply in these areas, which include limiting exposure to people outside of immediate family members, avoiding groups of 10 or more people and maintaining 6 feet between each person.

“After reviewing the executive order and the CDC’s guidelines, we are confident that this decision is in the best interest of the health and safety of our residents,” said Peoria Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities John Sefton.

“Parks and open spaces have a proven positive impact on the physical and mental health of our community.

“We strongly encourage exercise and outdoor activities in our parks. However, doing so must be while taking the recommended precautions.”

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those impacted by COVID-19

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Gov. Doug Ducey is temporarily waiving evictions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ducey’s March 24 executive order directs that enforcement of an eviction order be delayed for up to 120 days on a showing that the tenant meets certain requirements.

To meet criteria, a tenant must provide documentation to a landlord showing that they qualify for delaying an eviction. The Arizona Supreme Court developed a form in English and Spanish that includes the situations stated in the executive order.

Tenants may use this form as part of the notification process to the landlord, but tenants do not need to use the form.

Tenants are encouraged to keep copies of the information they provide to their landlords.

The form is available in English at azcourts.gov/eviction and in Spanish at azcourts.gov/desalojo.

Additionally, on March 30, the Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance Program for residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic was launched by the Arizona Department of Housing.

Those in need of assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an application online at azhousing.gov.

Those who do not have access to a computer can call 602-506-2000 and leave a message. A case worker will return the call to determine eligibility for the program.

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Owner Michael Bidwill leads a big Cardinals drive—for blood donations

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Michael Bidwill’s March 31 morning wasn’t about the upcoming NFL Draft or sharing his excitement over the team acquiring wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

It was about blood.

Bidwill was included among the 500plus people who donated blood at State Farm Stadium during a Cardinals blood drive with partners Dignity Health and Cigna.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak that has led to the cancellation of events and gatherings, including community relations events the Cardinals had planned, Bidwill wanted to make a difference in some way.

“I asked our community relations people to reach out to blood services organizations to see if we could do events that we could use the space of the 1.7 million square feet at State Farm Stadium,” Bidwill said. “That way, we could spread out and be physi-

cally distant so we could do something that was massive and do it safely with their online reservation system.”

The Cardinals organization scheduled blood drives at State Farm Stadium April 7 and 8 because the March 31 event filled up so quickly through the reservation system. Those events were to be sponsored by. Reservations for both of the additional events filled

those up within 14 hours, the Cardinals reported.

Around the world, large public venues such as New York City’s Central Park have become places for COVID-19 patients to receive care or treatment.

Bidwill was asked if there had been discussions with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey about using State Farm Stadium as a pop-up treatment center, if needed

“As I understand through Gov. Ducey’s office, (the U.S.) Army Corp of Engineers are involved, they’re looking at a number of different facilities. I can tell you we’re going to continue to use State Farm Stadium for things that will benefit the community,” Bidwill said.

The Cardinals donated $1 million to Ducey’s Arizona Coronavirus Relief Fund on March 24.

Midwestern University announces tuition freeze

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Midwestern University announced March 31 it will freeze its tuition rates for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and CEO of Midwestern University, made the announcement to the campus community.

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Midwestern University had anticipated a tuition increase in the 2020-2021 academic year to cover the ever-increasing cost of maintaining all services on our campuses while facing increased costs from many utilities, vendors, and suppliers,” Goeppinger said.

“I am announcing today that all current and incoming students’ tuition will not be increased in the upcoming academic year. The current tuition rate remains in effect in the upcoming 20202021 academic year.”

The decision to freeze tuition was ratified by the executive committee of the Midwestern University Board of Trustees.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit graduate and postgraduate

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At the Glendale campus, 3,900 students study at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Arizona College of Optometry, College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Graduate Studies.

Midwestern University is home to Arizona’s largest medical school and the state’s only veterinary college.

As of September, over 11,000 health care professionals have graduated from Midwestern’s programs, with over 40% remaining in Arizona to practice.

The university has invested over $400 million in Glendale and has created over 900 campus-based jobs.

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Criticism of Ducey over golf makes little sense In an effort to catch a break from anxiety, boredom and coronavirus news nonstop, I made a trip to the golf course the other day.

This was not long after Gov. Doug Ducey issued his March 23 executive order identifying “essential services” to be immune from closure orders during the COVID-19 quarantine period.

Ducey’s decision to include golf courses on that list has drawn a ton of criticism since then, from mayors statewide to scolding pundits to the self-appointed social media quarantine police.

Me? Personally, I felt safer from COVID-19 infection on the golf course than I have in the grocery store, the gas station, the pharmacy, driving through a fast food joint, on local hiking trails and in casual face-to-face conversations with friends and neighbors—chats held at a distance of at least 6 feet, of course.

Equally importantly, because of the

acreage of the golf course and the social distancing rules in effect, I can’t imagine how I could possibly have infected another soul, if for some reason I’m a coronavirus carrier.

What was different between a typical golf round and playing 18 amid a pandemic?

The Arizona Biltmore course, where I played, has instituted a comprehensive set of rules for golfers, beginning with restricting players to walking or a maximum of one person per golf cart.

No more than four golfers were allowed into the pro shop at one time.

Staff members were outfitted with rubber gloves and enough sanitizing equipment to disinfect a toxic waste dump.

The restaurant was closed to guests, leaving “to go” food as the only option.

Nor did the protective measures end once we teed off. Carts were sanitized

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before and after the round. Golfers weren’t allowed to touch the flags when putting. Rakes were gone from the sand traps.

The biggest change was to the actual golf holes: The course had flipped the cups upside down, so any putt that hit the plastic rim counted as good.

This made one of the world’s toughest sports a lot easier—and stopped golfers from making contact with the cups and flags.

The course also asked people to avoid the traditional post-round handshake.

I’ve never witnessed more “air” high fives in my life.

As for the potshots aimed at Ducey, I think the governor—who has done far better than most elected leaders at handling this crisis—did himself no favors by declaring golf as an “essential service” along with businesses like beauty salons.

But that seems mostly a semantic problem having to do with the word “essential.”

Could a human being live for months or years not going to the golf course?

Sure. Golf is optional, unlike buying groceries, fueling up the car or having a

prescription refilled.

But at a time when safe forms of recreation and businesses that put people to work are in short supply, I think Ducey made the right call.

It’s easy to portray golfers as privileged nitwits sacrificing the health of the public while the state descends into chaos. The trouble is that has zero to do with reality as Arizona is currently living it.

Every credible medical authority I’ve read or heard in the last month has suggested that we should exercise abundant caution for as long as this crisis persists.

If you can get some exercise—and a mental health break—on the golf course while taking care to practice social distancing and cleanliness, I don’t have a problem with it.

I had fun on the course for four hours, which is more than I can say for the days immediately before and after. It was, to paraphrase the famous quote about the game, a good walk sanitized.

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About the governor’s no-evictions order

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Gov. Doug Ducey ordered that constables not enforce writs of restitution (residential eviction orders) if the tenant is quarantined or if the tenant suffered a substantial loss of income due to COVID-19.

If tenants want to seek protection under this order, they must notify their landlord in writing.

A text or an email likely would be sufficient, but a printable form is now available on the Arizona Judicial Branch webpage for tenants to use.

Search under “Notice to Landlord – Postponement of Eviction” or visit azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Landlord-Tenant-Disputes-Eviction-Actions.

The governor’s order does not automatically delay all residential eviction court hearings. It also does not keep eviction cases from being filed.

However, with this new order, tenants who meet the criteria and who inform their landlords in writing can temporarily delay enforcement of the part of the judgment that requires them to move.

A link to the governor’s order is available at azgovernor.gov.

The governor’s order makes it clear that he did not allow residential tenants to simply stop paying their rent. It does, however, put landlords in an awkward position.

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If a constable arrives to enforce a writ of restitution and the tenant believes they are entitled to relief but the tenants have not yet provided documentation to their landlord, many constables will allow the tenant five business days to provide documentation to the landlord before enforcing the writ.

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Local restaurants continue to feed the community

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er at Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen in north Glendale, near Peoria.

Rowland said his sales have dropped to less than a third of what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the financial challenges, Rowland said he and his remaining staff are thankful for each day they still get to come to work.

For Waldemar and Margaret Okula, sales are down at A Touch of European Café as well.

While cash may not come in as quickly as it used to, the couple said that providing for their community gives them all the purpose they need.

“We are just trying to survive and help the people during these tough times,” Margaret Okula said.

Restaurants throughout Glendale and

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The spread of COVID-19 and social distancing measures aimed to slow it down have seemingly shut down cities across the country.

Yet in Glendale and Peoria, many local restaurants are doing what they can to stay afloat—and continue providing meals to residents—during these uncertain times.

Gov. Doug Ducey ordered all restaurants in Maricopa County to stop providing in-restaurant dining March 21.

But he allowed restaurants to remain open for delivery, takeout and drive-thru service.

Even so, restaurants have struggled.

“I had to pretty much terminate all my staff,” said Nick Rowland, manag-

Peoria have started offering delivery and limited-time specials to support the community amid this health crisis.

“This is a time we all need to man together,” Rowland said.

Among the restaurants offering specials are: • Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale; 623-466-0228.

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With only two people in the kitchen and two in the front of the store, it offers half priced bottles of wine every day and any six pack of beer (you can mix and match) for $13.

Also, for $50 you can get Picazzo’s Family Meal, which includes any big salad, a loaf of housemade focaccia bread and the choice of either two 12inch pizzas or a catering-size pasta.

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For limited time, kids younger than 18 can eat free, said Matthew Farren, manager at Slapfish in Glendale.

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For a limited time, Lakeside is offering its Fish Friday special every day for $12.99, manager Steven Fleshner said.

Fleshner said Lakeside is also offering free delivery for orders over $50.

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business in these trying times,” said Cody Lewien, manager at Bubba’s 33 in Peoria.

He said the restaurant is offering curbside, pickup and online ordering.

Bubba’s 33 is offering Family Packs with pizza, pasta, lasagna and chicken tenders for $24.99 ($19.99 on Sundays).

• Dazzo’s Dog House, 6143 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale; 623-9343536.

“We don’t need any specials, because we’re already the cheapest hog dog in town,” said Anthony Dazzo, manager at Dazzo’s Dog House.

The signature Dazzo’s hot dog and a side of fries costs $4.05.

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Morgan, owner of Fixin’ to Eat. Fixin’ to Eat has no-contact curbside pickup or delivery of meals that can be cooked at home.

“We’ll get through this,” Morgan said.

• Abuelo’s Mexican Food, 16092 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria; 623-878-8282.

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Fixin’ to Eat is a meal-prep kitchen that normally allows customers to come in and prepare a month’s worth of meals themselves.

However, since that is no longer an option, a limited-time offer of 10% off all orders will be provided, said Jaimi

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Long-necked baby stands 6 feet tall

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park welcomed a newborn reticulated giraffe to its family March 7.

Baby Jackie brought the total number of baby giraffes at Wildlife World to three. At just a few weeks old, this precious calf is already standing over 6 feet tall.

Wildlife World temporarily closed to the public March 31.

“We are excited to share updates of Baby Jackie through our social media platforms so families can still be inspired and involved from the safety of their homes,” said Kristy Morcom, the Litchfield Park zoo’s director of media relations.

In the wild, the giraffe population is under a lot of pressure. This is largely

due to habitat loss, fragmentation, degradation, poaching and the growth of the human population.

Giraffes are declared “Vulnerable to Extinction” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

According to Morcom, in joining in the fight to save the giraffe population from extinction, Wildlife World has not only donated to worthy organizations working to preserve these gentle giants but has also raised 12 giraffes in the last 18 years.

Mickey Olson, founder of the Wildlife World Zoo, believes the success of the zoo’s internationally recognized giraffe breeding program is due to the expertise and dedication from its management, keepers, veterinary team and

Arizona’s ideal climate conditions, which are similar to the savannas throughout Africa.

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What we often think of as ugly and hideous (a beast) can turn into something beautiful, given time and perspective.

And sometimes what we think is beautiful on the outside is a beast on the inside. Most times, what is on the inside will eventually surface on the outside. Easter is an excellent example of seeing the beauty in the beast.

Here’s an example of seeing the beauty in the beast. The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island.

He prayed fervently for God to rescue him.

Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no one came.

Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he returned home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. Everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. “God, how could you do this to me?” he cried.

Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?” the weary man asked of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied. The beast of fire produced the beauty of being rescued.

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beauty in the beast three days before Christ’s crucifixion. Jesus, knowing that His time had come, was praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. “And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt and (began) to pray, saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him. And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.” Luke 22:41-44.

Jesus knew what was coming next. He was going to face the beast of death on a cross.

He had to face the beast of every sin committed in the world … past, present and future. He was going to face the beast of being betrayed by one of His very own disciples.

He knew He was going to face the beast of being rejected by one of His closest disciples and His friends. And worst of all, He knew He was going to face something He had never experienced before, the beast of separation from God and forsaken by God. “For God took the sinless Christ and poured into him our sins. Then, in exchange, he poured God’s goodness into us!” 2 Corinthians 5:21. Defeating those five beasts on Resurrection Day (Easter) created a beautiful new morning for Jesus.

Then He shared that beauty to us. Jesus’ crucifixion, death and burial didn’t end in the agony of defeat and death. Jesus’ resurrection on Easter was the triumph of life over death. It was the dawning the beauty of eternal life for every one who believes.

Jesus descended to ascend.

Maybe you are facing a beast. Perhaps it’s just the beast you need to face to get unstuck. After you do, you may be stunned by the beauty and peace you receive. Elevation comes after the engagement. “These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times; the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever.” 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Yes, there is beauty in the beast you’re facing. There certainly was for Jesus and the disciples on Easter Day. He is risen, He is risen indeed! An unknown author penned the essence of Easter in their narrative below.

“Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity. Two guys committed those crimes.

One guy didn’t. Three guys were given government trials. Two guys had fair trials. One guy didn’t. Three guys were whipped and beaten. Two guys had it coming. One guy didn’t. Three guys were given crosses to carry. Two guys earned their crosses because of their grimes. One guy didn’t.

“Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way. Two guys cursed and spit back. One guy didn’t. Three guys were nailed to crosses. Two guys deserved it.

One guy didn’t. Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses. Two guys argued.

One guy didn’t. Three guys knew death was coming. Two guys resisted. One guy didn’t.

“Three guys died on three crosses and were buried. Three days later. Two guys remained in their graves. One guy didn’t.”

One needs to recognize what happened at Easter to celebrate it. You and I cannot come to Jesus through our natural mind, our vast education or experience, or our “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” vocabulary or our algorithms. We come to Jesus by faith.

That doesn’t mean that we throw our brains away. It means that we don’t let our brains throw faith away.

Currently, we are living through the beast of coronavirus. Life is unsettled. But maybe these unsettling times are just what we need to see Jesus. Perhaps, after the dust settles, we will realize how very little we need, how very much we do have and the real value of human connection.

What good could come out of the beast of whippings, crowns of thorns and crucifixion? Why beauty, of course, beauty from ashes.

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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The state’s estimated 86,000 high school seniors won’t be prevented from graduating just because the governor shut down Arizona schools through the end of the academic year.

But there were only questions—and no immediate answers—to how to make up the loss of nearly a third of the academic year for students in the lower grades.

Without dissent, the state Board of Education adopted an emergency rule March 31 that bars school districts and charter schools from withholding academic credit or a diploma “solely because the student missed instructional time due to a school closure issued by

the governor.’’

The rule also says schools, in determining if a student meets the minimum course and competency requirements, may consider whether that person has successfully completed educational opportunities provided during the days the schools were shuttered. That can include both online instruction and independent study.

But the rule does have an escape clause of sorts if there is no ability to determine if a student actually has been doing anything while at home. In that case, schools can decide that a student has met the requirements if he or she “was on track to meet the minimum course of study and competency requirements prior to the school closure.’’

What that can include, the rule says, could be whether the student was passing all of his or her courses. Also acceptable would be passing scores on locally or nationally administered academic assessments.

That decision ultimately would be made by local school officials.

And the rule spells out that when schools determine that students are entitled to academic credits and to graduate that they get their transcripts and diplomas “in the same manner’’ as if there had not been a closure.

Kathy Hoffman, the superintendent of public instruction and a member of the board, told Capitol Media Services after the meeting that her aim and that of the board is to ensure students are

given the benefit of the doubt and get to graduate, even if they didn’t do any work at all since schools were shuttered last month.

“There are definitely situations across the state where students are not going to be able to access high-quality curriculum, whether that’s because they don’t have the ability to get online, or they’re sick, or their family’s sick,’’ she said, saying there are “so many unique circumstances.’’

“I definitely would not encourage anybody to stop trying or stop working to access high-quality instruction and curriculum,’’ Hoffman said. “I just think we need to be honest that there’s going to be situations in which students don’t have the ability to meet all the

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typical expectations we would have during a normal school year.’’

In separate emails to the boards, various high school students and their parents urged board members to tell high schools to simply delay but not cancel high school graduation.

Yoly Martinez said that seniors have worked hard for years while helping families and holding a job at the same time.

“It would be cruel if we do not find a way to celebrate their success thus far in their lives,’’ she wrote. “For some, it may even leave a mark saying all you’ve worked for tirelessly in the past years means nothing.’’

She suggested some ceremony where each student got only two tickets with a requirement “to keep the social distancing.’’

A senior at Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, whose name was redacted from the public version of the email, said students have been waiting 12 years—or, as she put it, 105,120 hour—to walk across the stage.

“Please let the seniors have this one thing, to see the teachers who changed their lives and to walk across with the friends they stressed about grades with, and the friends and family who pushed them to be great to get to that stage,’’ the email reads.

Despite the lack of formal action, board member Armando Ruiz said he believes most high schools will find an “innovative way to celebrate graduation.’’

Hoffman agreed, saying she already has spoken with some school superintendents about finding “creative’’ solutions.

For example, she said, one superintendent is looking at bringing in students one at a time, having each record a video

Peoria Times message. Those messages then would be compiled into a graduation video.

High school graduation aside, Ruiz separately worried about the larger effects of the shutdown of close to a third of the school year will have on students.

“It’s going to take from three to five years for kids to catch up,’’ he said. Ruiz was particularly focused on students in the lower grades—and particularly from families who lack access to the internet. He figures that category could equal about 170,000 Arizona children who do not have access to remote learning.

“I’ve heard people say you can do packets,’’ Ruiz said. But he said that’s not an answer.

“Parents are often ill-prepared to teach their kids at home,’’ he said. For example, he said, there are children who come from homes where the parents speak only Spanish and lack any way of getting help.

“This is going to be an ongoing challenge for our state,’’ Hoffman said.

“There’s no easy solution to make it up.’’

Aside from working with business leaders, the schools chief said the state can make this a priority for the use of federal funds it expects to get.

“This will definitely be a multiyear project,’’ she said. “It’s not something we can fix overnight.’’

In adopting the rules for graduation, board members declined to consider several suggestions for alterations.

For example, a group of school superintendents wanted a requirement to keep community colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions from revoking admission letters.

Hoffman, however, said the board does not regulate these institutions and has no legal right to direct what they do.

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Food continues at various sites throughout academic year

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Though Gov. Doug Ducey ordered school closures to continue through the academic year, districts continue to provide online education and meals.

The Peoria Unified School District’s website, peoriaunified.org, has information about online learning for each grade level as well as laptops and internet access.

The Peoria Unified School District is continuing breakfast and lunch, provided from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

“Those 18 and younger will receive free meals and they will be distributed (one per child) on a first come, first served basis. Meals for adults will be available for purchase for $3,” according to the district website.

Those with accessibility needs should email foodandnutruition@pusd11.net.

For updates and more information, visit peoriaunified.org/coronavirus.

Meals are available at the following PUSD locations: • Alta Loma Elementary, 9750 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria.

• Apache Elementary, 8633 W. John Cabot Road, Peoria.

• Canyon Elementary, 5490 W. Paradise Lane, Glendale.

• Centennial High School, 14388 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria.

• Cheyenne Elementary, 11806 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria.

• Copperwood Elementary, 11232 N. 65th Avenue, Glendale.

• Cotton Boll Elementary, 8540 W. Butler Drive, Peoria.

• Country Meadows Elementary, 8409 N. 111th Avenue, Peoria, • District Administration Center, 6330

W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.

• Desert Harbor Elementary, 15585 N. 91st Avenue, Peoria.

• Desert Palms Elementary, 11441 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale.

• Desert Valley Elementary, 12901 N. 63rd Avenue, Glendale.

• Foothills Elementary, 15808 N. 63rd Avenue, Glendale.

• Heritage Elementary, 5312 W. Mountain View Road, Glendale.

• Ira A. Murphy Elementary 7231 W. North Lane, Peoria.

• Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Avenue, Glendale.

• Kachina Elementary, 5304 W Crocus Drive, Glendale.

• Liberty High School, 9621 W. Speckled Gecko, Peoria.

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• Sahuaro Ranch Elementary, 10401 N. 63rd Avenue, Glendale.

• Santa Fe Elementary, 9880 N. 77th Avenue, Peoria.

• Sky View Elementary, 8624 W. Sweetwater Avenue, Peoria.

• Sun Valley Elementary, 8361 N. 95th Avenue, Peoria.

• Sundance Elementary, 7051 W. Cholla Street, Peoria.

• Vistancia Elementary, 30009 N. Sunrise Point, Peoria.

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Walmart employee uses Live Better U program to earn college degree

BY EMMA RICHBURG

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Angela Deen, 33, has received a chance at a new life and new education after a kidney transplant led her to the Live Better U program.

In 2018, Walmart introduced Live Better U, an educational initiative that includes a $1-a-day degree offering, free high school completion for associates and eligible family members, discounts on higher education programs and free foreign language learning.

Close to 15,000 Walmart associates from all 50 states have been accepted into at least one of the programs.

In 2019, the company expanded educational offerings and locations, giving associates access to almost three dozen technology degrees and certificates— like cyber security, computer science, computer and network security and computing technology.

Deen, a Goodyear resident, is one of the first graduates of the Live Better U program in the country and the first in

Arizona.

“The Live Better U program is a big deal,” Deen said. “It took me a while to realize there wasn’t a catch. Every Walmart employee should take advantage of this opportunity. You don’t find this often, companies that are willing to pay for your education. I don’t think many companies would have given me this opportunity without expecting anything in return.”

In November, Deen graduated from Bellevue University online with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, transportation and logistics.

“It’s different from anything I’ve ever done before. It was something unique,” Deen said. “It looked really interesting and so I researched it.”

This achievement was a very important moment of Deen’s life, but it didn’t come easy.

She talked about her hardships and achievements while on break at the Walmart at 18551 N. 83rd Avenue in Glendale.

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Deen was very calm and soft spoken but had a tone of gratefulness in her voice as she talked about her experience. From the break room, she answered questions thoughtfully, reiterating her appreciation for a new chance at life.

When Deen was 3, she contracted a bad bladder infection that damaged her kidneys. Doctors initially thought she would need dialysis immediately, but her body was resilient enough to fight off the infection and proceeded with normal life.

Originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Deen moved to Goodyear in 2014. In 2015, she began to work for Walmart in Goodyear.

“At that point my kidneys were only working 20%,” Deen said. “Honestly, looking back, I don’t know how I worked. Compared to how I feel now to how I felt back then, it’s amazing that I was still working.”

In 2016, Deen went on dialysis while she continued to work at Walmart. It was a very tiring and hard experience, but she continued to work hard and stay focused.

On June 25, 2017, Deen received a kidney transplant from a deceased donor.

“It was an amazing experience. I am very grateful to the family for giving me a second chance at life,” Deen said. “I can’t explain how incredible it is to live again and function as a human being.”

In 2018, Deen stumbled on a team meeting during her lunch break.

Walmart administrators were discussing the Live Better U program and Deen decided it was the path she wanted to take now that she was able and healthy.

“There were some rough points, but it’s a college degree. It’s not supposed to be easy,” Deen said. “There were some tough classes and some very challenging experiences with them. I spent a lot of my days off doing homework, just trying to make it through the course and do it the best I could.”

Now that Deen has received her degree from the Live Better U program, she plans to get involved at a warehouse distribution center.

“It has been a good experience. It has broadened my horizons and it’s given me a lot of confidence,” Deen said.

“Just getting the degree by itself has given me the confidence to pursue other things.”

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April 9, 2020

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The Maricopa Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit: www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

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