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Binsbacher resigns from council for mayoral run BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Staff Writer

Councilmember Bridget Binsbacher has officially thrown her hat into the mayoral candidacy race by resigning from the Peoria City Council. Binsbacher, who served as the councilmember for the Mesquite District, was on the council for seven years. “It has been my honor to serve the Mesquite District for the past seven years,” Binsbacher said. “And I thank the residents who put their trust in me to represent them.” The Peoria City Council will convene within the next 30 days to select an interim councilmember for the Mesquite District. Initially elected in March 2015, Binsbacher was re-elected in 2016 and 2020 and served two terms as vice mayor.

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While serving as education liaison for the city, Binsbacher helped establish the PeoriaAZ Promise scholarship program, which works to award college scholarships to Peoria students who qualify for financial assistance. She also represented the city of Peoria in regional and statewide organizations, such as the Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Policy Committee and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association board. “Councilmember Binsbacher has been a guiding force on Peoria City Council,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “Her leadership has spearheaded vital projects that have expanded public safety services, water and roadway infrastructure, parks and amenities to support families in Peoria’s fastest-growing district. It has SEE MAYORAL PAGE 4

Westgate shooter set to be sentenced this May BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Staff Writer

The man in connection with a Westgate Entertainment District shooting on May 21, 2020, is set for sentencing May 2. Armando Hernandez pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at the settlement conference on April 1. Many other counts were dismissed due

to a plea agreement. Hernandez, 22, is set to face upward of 44 years in prison. Hernandez is set to appear for sentencing at the Phoenix Municipal Court in Downtown Phoenix. On May 21, 2020, he shot a 30-year-old woman, 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl in what was called a random attack. All three victims survived. Hernandez, who was armed with an AR-15, reportedly was trying to shoot 10 people. His assault rifle jammed before he

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The city of Peoria is developing design concepts for streetscape improvements for Old Town Peoria, near 83rd and Grand avenues. These improvements will support the city’s efforts to restore the historic Old Town area and create a destination and point of pride for residents and visitors. The city’s project team would like to hear what residents want in their Old Town and what they envision for the future of Peoria. To take the survey, visit oldtownpeoriastreetscape.com.

News Briefs At each event, she will share remarks and introduce a 2022 State of the City video highlighting Peoria’s accomplishments. These events are free and open to Peoria residents and business owners at the following locations:

• 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street, Peoria. • 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Boulevard, Peoria. • 9 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Westbrook Village, Lakes Ballroom, 19281 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria.

Summer camp 2022 registration is open. The city of Peoria is offering summer camp at seven schools this year: Cheyenne, Cotton Boll, Desert Harbor, Parkridge, Sundance, Sunset Heights and Zuni Hills. The camp runs from May 23 to Aug. 3 every Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $30. Registration is online only, and space is limited. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/summercamp.

Beginning May 1, the video will broadcast on Cox Channel 11, Facebook (facebook.com/cityofpeoriaaz) and YouTube (Digital Peoria). Visit peoriaaz.gov/stateofthecity for additional information.

Peoria seeks candidate to fill council vacancy

Last summer, the city of Peoria launched a new online system for paying utility bills. The new system, Invoice Cloud, is a one-stop shop where residents can access and pay all city bills electronically. Residents can enroll in paperless billing; get text notifications; and opt to pay by phone, text or online with a credit card, debit card or e-check. For more information about Invoice Cloud, visit peoriaaz. gov/customerservice or make a secure payment at myaccount.peoriaaz.gov.

Mayor Carlat hosts State of the City events

Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat will host her last annual State of the City community events from Tuesday, April 19, to Saturday, April 30.

• 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria.

The city of Peoria is seeking qualified candidates to fill the vacant seat for the Mesquite District, following Bridget Binsbacher’s resignation to run for mayor. On Thursday, April 28, the Peoria City Council will interview and select an interim councilmember to serve until a special election is held on Tues-

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Visit Cottontail Lane at Peoria’s Easter celebration

The city of Peoria will be celebrating 46 years of Easter in Peoria Saturday, April 16. Join the Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration from 8 a.m. to noon at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. Families and kids of all ages can hop through Cottontail Lane, take a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, visit the flower-growing station, and collect eggs and goodies. There will be a variety of breakfast and snack food trucks, inflatable slides, the Dino Crew, a rock-climbing wall, Euro bungee, a photo booth, and a live band playing musical favorites from the ’50s and ’60s. In addition, the event will have a sensory room, which is a calming space for individuals with sensory-processing needs. Also, just like the Teal Pumpkin Program signifies a safe

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Motorcycle safety event set for May 7 BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation will showcase “Share the Road & Riding for the Long Haul” at Phoenix Shrine Auditorium & Event Center, which is located at 552 N. 40th Street in Phoenix, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7. AMSAF and key sponsor RideNow will host a dinner adventure and fundraiser featuring 1950s characters, guest speakers, live and silent auctions, mega raffles, door prizes, visual entertainment and music. The goal is to focus the public on the critical need to reduce distracted driv-

ing and help eliminate crashes and fatalities. Bebop will serve as the evening’s core entertainment theme. “This great annual event should be important to every individual who rides or drive on our roads and to Arizona companies and organizations that need to step up and help make change for the safety and well-being of their employees,” said Mick Degn, executive director for AMSAF. “In Arizona, crashes and fatalities are a huge concern.” Law Tigers Motorcycle Lawyers and Dignity Health, Chandler Regional medical Center, serve as supporting sponsors. PT

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to “gain respect.” The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said Hernandez targeted couples. Prosecutors later said that Hernandez had been planning a “mass casualty” attack over the course of three years. On May 20, 2021, just one day prior to the shooting, he took a video of himself driving. “Hello, my name is Armando Junior Hernandez, and I’m going to be the shooter of Westgate 2020,” he said, showing guns in his back seat. “This is to get back at society.” PT

been an honor to work alongside Councilmember Binsbacher.” Carlat’s final term ends in January The mayoral election is Nov. 8, along with the elections for councilmembers for the Acacia, Palo Verde and Pine districts. A special election will be held on the same day to fill the vacant Mesquite District council seat. For more information about Peoria elections, visit peoriaaz.gov/elections or call the Peoria city clerk at 623-7737340. PT

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food home or event during Halloween, Peoria will have teal eggs throughout the Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration. For those families managing food allergies, children are encouraged to visit the booths with teal eggs or bags to get a variety of nonfood items like toys and arts and crafts. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/events.

April is Earth and Water Awareness Month

April is National Water Awareness Month and National Earth Month. Both efforts focus on preserving and conserving Earth’s natural resources. The city of Peoria has a number of volunteer, educational and community events occurring throughout the month.

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Sign up for the Tree Planting Rebate: • Recycling 101 at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16. • Resilient Landscapes 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. • Peoria Recycles Day at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 30. Learn more at peoriaaz.gov/earthday.

Foodstock comes to Peoria on April 23

Foodstock is back in Peoria after postponing the event the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 23, there will be more than 55 food trucks gathered at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for kids. Foodstock is also partnering with the Peoria Diamond Club to donate ticket proceeds to local nonprofits feeding hungry kids in the West Valley. For more information, visit getlocalarizonaevents.com/foodstock.

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Tax filing deadline quickly approaching BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Are you ready? Because the deadline for filing your taxes is looming, causing quite a few Americans to become upset (if they owe) or happy (if a refund is coming). Since people tend to procrastinate, the ones who owe money usually file at the last minute, request an extension, or rush to the post office just before the stroke of midnight with a “special envelope.” Yes, if you are sending the government a check, it might be done with a shaky hand and a slight feeling of nausea, followed by relief then remorse.

Taxation rules are complicated and sometimes downright goofy. And since people are creative, every single tax deduction (real or imagined) has been tried. Breast implants as a tax deduction? Of course! If you are in the “entertainment business.” How about the cost of a gym membership as a write-off? Sure, if your work dictates that you must “look good.” Oh, and a man in Phoenix claimed his new builtin swimming pool as a tax deduction because he only swims for “health reasons” and never for fun. In other words, try everything when it comes to saving a dime. Evidently, some folks like to cheat, perhaps in small ways (padding the driving mileage) or big ways (making up deductions that don’t exist). Well,

the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) debacle is a reason to wonder about our fellow Americans’ integrity, as there are reports that $80 billion was fraudulently claimed and spent on items like cars, jewelry and vacations! Almost unbelievable. Well, we law-abiding citizens have nothing to worry about. Just the stress of filing our taxes. Oh, the joy of rounding up all those little receipts. Americans have a sense of humor. The IRS claims that about 1% of people who pay taxes write “odd and insulting” remarks on their checks. So instead of writing the check to the United States Treasury, one guy wrote “Unscrupulous Sordid Thieves.” Other folks write things in the subject line by spelling out the acronyms for

the IRS, such as “Internal Revenue Sucks.” I do think “I’m Really Sad” is better than “Internal Rear Sores.” Ouch! People, refrain from writing these things or an audit will be in your future. Of course, the IRS agents just say that they laugh and cash the checks. Sure, they laugh and we cry. We might be pushed over the edge of the ledger when it comes to paying taxes. Some psychologists say there is such a thing as “tax-time anxiety” when people become more nervous and anxious. From fiction to fantasy, it is one heck of a ride around April 15. If you are an accountant, get some rest. If you are getting a refund, spend it

family that started U-Haul, the owner of baseball’s Los Angeles Angels, the GoDaddy guy, Ernie’s son, and a few more old white gents. Together, their net worth totals $36.3 billion, which can be put into perspective two ways. Arizona’s per capita income is about $32,000 annually, so these 10 billionaires collectively are worth what 1.1 million of us earn all year. Or — glass half empty — put it all together and Arizona’s Top 10 “ballers” are worth less than one-fifth of Elon Musk’s $219 billion fortune. Musk became the world’s richest man this year, “dethroning” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and simultaneously proving you can be impossibly wealthy and still come across like a really weird douchebag.

If you’re sensing that I don’t admire mankind’s 2,668 billionaires, you’re wrong. The hard work, creativity, entrepreneurship and intellect required to achieve such success strikes me as admirable and mind-blowing. Garcia, Arte Moreno, Bob Parsons and Jerry Moyes, entrepreneurs who earned mountainous fortunes themselves, are amazing stories. But I’m less interested in people who have made it once they get there than I am in people who don’t get there at all. There’s nothing wrong with fabulous wealth. Good for you, living the American dream on steroids. But the uber wealthy don’t hold the same place in my heart as poor folks. Said another way, we spill a lot of ink about the 10 wealthiest Arizonans but

comparatively little about the 10,000 poorest. Every January, the Maricopa Association of Governments spearheads a “point-in-time homeless count.” On the night of Jan. 27, 2020, we had 7,419 homeless people in Maricopa County — 3,652 of them in shelters and 3,767 of them living unsheltered on our streets. The count even assembles a map of the homeless. While 63% live in Phoenix, the rest of the unsheltered homeless are spread out across the county: Tempe counted 396 people living on its streets that night; Mesa, 338; Glendale, 170; Peoria, 83. Scottsdale, so proud to be so ritzy, had 102 unsheltered homeless. Avondale had 56. Gilbert had nine.

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Forget billionaires, I’d rather meet the struggling BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Forbes magazine went to great trouble to assemble its annual list of billionaires, and the rankings received a ton of media coverage, including here in the Valley, where 10 Arizonans made the list. You’ll breathe easier knowing Ernie Garcia II of Carvana used-car fame “retained the title of richest Arizonan” despite seeing his net worth drop by 45%, according to Forbes. On the bright side, Ernie the Second still has an estimated $8.6 billion in the bank, so the struggle isn’t too real. Also on the list: Two members of the

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‘Medi-scare’ starts early for the White House BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Two unofficial events have become part of the political calendar every autumn of each election year. One is the “October Surprise,” a development occurring late in a campaign and considered so dramatic that it influences the outcome of an election. And while an “October Surprise” is a rare occurrence, you can set your watch by the other event. As Republicans prepare for the voters to render their verdict on “the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November,” they must also contend with a monthlong charade that plays out “across the aisle.” Well before Halloween, Democrat candidates and their not-so-silent partners in the press put on their long faces, and begin telling “health care horror stories.” Their tales emanate not from clinical observations nor the actual files of physicians. They are

based not on fact but on fear. Republicans have a name for it: “Medi-Scare.” It is a recurring theme, rooted in the baseless notion that GOP officeholders would like nothing better than to take away Medicare or Social Security — or you name it — from senior citizens. Of course, such attacks defy logic. Medicare has been a reality of American life for well over a half century, and no one serving on Capitol Hill — or at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue — seeks its demise. Moreover, given the preponderance of voters over age 65, there is a starkly effective demographically directed attack, delivered by bumper sticker or protest placard: “GOP means ‘Get Old People!’” When confronted by such savage sloganeering, what’s a conservative candidate to do? Simple. Get “positively personal.” Teddy Roosevelt put it this way: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Given that living and caring

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don’t occur in a vacuum, there are common concerns confronting all of us. Unfortunately for us all, those concerns have multiplied on Joe Biden’s watch faster than the plague of locusts that descended on Ancient Egypt and this modern iteration was brought on by the rash actions of the Biden Bunch, rather than the Wrath of God. Opening our southern border to an ever-expanding invasion of illegals, abandoning scores of American citizens and $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan, and killing domestic energy exploration — which in the process ignited runaway inflation — scarcely inspires confidence. Instead, it fosters cynicism. John and Jane Q. Public may have been somewhat intrigued by initial reporting on a “Green New Deal,” but they’ve discovered the reality of a “Green Bad Deal…” Lots of green coming out of their family budget to pay outlandish prices for gasoline and everything else. Add to it all the speed with which these problems developed — in the first year of a four-year term — and it means real trouble for Joe Biden and congressional Democrats. So in an effort to “flip the script,” Joe and his gang have flipped the calendar for this year’s midterm elections. April is instead “October,” complete with a variation on “Me-

di-Scare” and a “Homecoming Pep Rally.” The “Homecoming King” was Barack Obama, back at the White House for the first time in five years; the “Medi-Scare” variation was the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Whatever his cognitive challenges, Ol’ Joe was primed to play “Mr. October-in-April.” He falsely claimed that if Republicans “have their way,” millions with pre-existing conditions would be denied health care. “Premiums are going through the roof,” Biden added, oblivious to the fact that saying so points out the unaffordability of the so-called Affordable Care Act. Arizonans understood that reality in 2017, seeing a 116% in their insurance premiums for Obamacare. “Instead of destroying the Affordable Care Act, let’s keep building on it,” Joe concluded. Biden’s pollsters must have concluded that this is their best — and only — argument to take to the voters. Unless, of course, there’s an “October Surprise.” PT J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

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The homeless don’t have publicists, and they don’t sit for many interviews. With that said, staffers at the Andre House, a Phoenix homeless ministry, spent several months gathering 100 interviews from men and women sleeping unsheltered in Valley parks and streets. What did they learn? Two-thirds had been on the streets two years or longer. Half self-reported problems with substance abuse or chronic mental illness. Ninety people out of 100 said they would enter a shelter if offered a bed, yet many reported they “disliked shelters that felt inhumane.” Most shared simple dreams: finding a home, getting a job. Lots of people would line up to shake Elon Musk’s hand. Me, I’d rather meet Andre House’s homeless interviewee No. 80. “People gotta start somewhere,” this nameless soul said. “There isn’t anything that you can’t tackle. Even pain. Even loss. Even disease. Family. Friends. These people are resilient. But we still need guidance and help.” Musk and Bezos are famously entranced by rocketing into space. Me, I’m more interested in human beings struggling to survive on Earth. PT

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Peoria business celebrates 10th year with expansion BY JORDAN ROGERS

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European Granite and Remodeling, a locally owned countertop company based in Phoenix, is celebrating a decade in business and is looking forward to its expansion to San Antonio. Peoria residents Ana Bravo and Marian Bujor are immigrants from Mexico and Romania, respectively. For the two of them, it has been a long journey, but they knew they could live out their dreams. “It might sound a little bit egocentric, but since the first day, I knew that together we could accomplish everything we were set up to do,” Bravo said. Expansion was always on the horizon for Bravo and Bujor, but expanding to a different state wasn’t always in the plans. The idea of expanding to San Antonio spawned from a phone call from their biggest client. “Our biggest client called us one day, and they asked us if I knew somebody in Texas that could help them do countertops, and I said, ‘Yeah, I can,’” Bujor recalled. After that phone call, the husbandand-wife team did research. They said they quickly deciphered that San Antonio was a fast-growing city, with an untapped market of people who would be interested in granite countertops. The company has seen noticeable growth every year since 2012. They doubled profits in 2020 and 2021. They’re projected to double revenue again in 2022. “We have been growing since the first year, and (the) reason, I think, for that is because we are always looking for new systems, new strategies, new classes, new trainings, new things that we can implement in our business, just to make them make it grow and make it better for our customers,” Bravo said.

Ana Bravo and Marian Bujor are celebrating 10 years in business together and are expanding to San Antonio. (Independent Communications Strategy/Submitted)

Bravo and Bujor will run their business in two states but aren’t worried about being spread too thin. The business model put in place is one that they trust and can easily be followed to assist in an efficient expansion. “San Antonio is growing just like Arizona; it is going growing pretty fast,”

Bujor said. “Everything is a good price for now. If we implement while we run things here in Arizona, we’re going to do very well.” Bujor, 34, began working for his father in the granite business at 16 years old. After his father sold the company, he stayed on as a manager, but the ven-

ture didn’t end up working out. Though he’s been on his own since, Bujor always knew he wanted to be his own boss. His grandmother opened her own bar when he was a child, and his mother eventually took it over. The business-venture lifestyle is something he grew accustomed to being around. “Since a very young age I knew that it was my dream to have a family and own a business,” Bujor said. Bravo, 38, came from a sales background. She said that before she met Bujor, she sold just about everything and anything she could. She even went door to door selling books. She quickly came to understand how the sales world works and grew to love it. When she and Bujor began working together, she recognized she was fighting an uphill battle in the granite industry. She said working her way into a “man’s industry” was made even more difficult because English was her second language. “I had to face a lot of challenges,” Bravo said. “English is my second language, so it was a little bit hard for me, especially to understand new vocabulary in a new industry. So, it was challenging. But it was so exciting. I started loving this industry since the first day. I love what we do. I can now share the passion of my husband for this industry.” Now having worked in the industry for 10 years, she is proud to see the growth and the confidence in many other women to get involved. Now recently married and with a son on the way, a relationship in general wasn’t originally even a thought for Bravo and Bujor. The two working so closely together for something they shared a passion for spawned a mutual love and admiration for each other. SEE GRANITE PAGE 11

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“We didn’t have plans to get married or have kids,” Bravo said. “I think I started admiring my husband, learning a lot from him. It was the point where we could not live apart. You know, every day, sharing the place of work, sharing ideas, creating, we were talking about the business and about this dream. We were working so hard together on this project that months later we decided to get married.” The duo recognizes they could not be even looking at the opportunity to expand, let alone to another state, without their employees. At the moment, they have nine working in Phoenix and another three in San Antonio. Bujor said he admires their constant willingness to learn, their never-giveup attitude, and their constant belief in him and his wife.

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Candle Chemistry smells success in new Peoria location

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Peoria Times Staff Writer

Candle Chemistry, which recently expanded to Peoria, is the first place in Arizona where guests can come in and make a custom soy candle or body product with a scent they create themselves. The store is co-owned by twins Laurie Guidi and Ron Jones, whose spouses also help. The twins worked at a construction company in Gilbert together for 14 years before deciding to quit together in August 2018 to pursue the business. Guidi said she always had crazy business ideas but saw the need for something like Candle Chemistry. “There’s nothing like this where you can bring your kids in or have a date night — there’s so many different avenues. It’s just unique,” Guidi said. “There was nothing like this here where you can come create and make your own candle and you could do it as a family. It just brings everyone together.” And so, Candle Chemistry was born. They opened their first store in Scottsdale in March 2019 and recently opened their second location in the Park West shopping market in Peoria in December 2021. “We wanted to be apart from the restaurants and pottery places around here,” Jones said. “At the pottery places or painting places, you go home and you want to put that painting in your closet. Here, you actually take home something you really like. And it’s not a one and done, people continuously come back and want to do more.” With over 100 fragrances to choose from, customers start just by smelling some options and jotting down their favorites. Then, they’ll move to pick out a container. Options range from 8

said. Coming from a career in construction, Guidi and Jones said there was a steep learning curve with “lots of reading and studying” when it came to creating Candle Chemistry. Jones said it’s not quite as simple as randomly selecting candle ingredients and throwing it all together. The wax at Candle Chemistry is their own recipe, and the wicks, oils and even jars are selected specifically for that wax. The wick has to be the right size and be coated in the right amount of wax for the candle to burn all the way through. Even the oil has to be formulated to best suit the wax. “Once you find a wax you like, then you have to find what oil works with Candle Chemistry was a creative business dream made into a reality by twins Laurie Guidi and Ron Jones, whose spouses also came on board to help the the wax and then the wick for the size business. Pictured from left are Laurie, Chris Guidi, Ron and Salina Jones. of the jar and that wax,” he explained. “Then, once you find your combina(Candle Chemistry/Submitted photo) tion of wicks, wax and oil, then you to 12 ounces, tumblers to Mason jars There are also options to just pick find out what works for the different-size jars. There’s hundreds, proball in an array of colors. Once they something off the shelf. “We also do gift packs,” Guidi said. ably thousands of tests we’ve done have picked out the basics, customers will then sit down with a “scent “If somebody maybe didn’t have time over the past couple of years.” Their products aren’t just for the stylist,” who will help narrow down to come in and actually pour a candle the list of scents to create the perfect or if you were maybe going to catch home, though. Candle Chemistry a flight or something, you can come offers packages to scent businesses blend. Customers are able to create their back and purchase anything off the and even weddings. It also hosts afown label for their candle, nam- wall. We also have mystery bags. Kids ter-hours parties where guests can bring their own alcohol in, with some ing and decorating it however they really like those.” She added that because their scents limitations. choose. Then they can then blend the Guidi said people have responded fragrance oils together themselves are always rotating, people keep comto find the right balance of smells. A ing in for more. The fragrances rotate well to Candle Chemistry, and it will staff member will fill the wax, and with the seasons, and she said they open a third location in Gilbert this then the customer adds in the oil and bring back old favorites and throw in summer. PT mixes it. This whole process takes new ones. Recently, Candle Chemistry came about 30 minutes, but the candles reCandle Chemistry quire a minimum cooling time of two out with its own signature desert scent 9780 W. Northern Avenue, line featuring fragrances like cactus hours, depending on size. Suite 1160, Peoria For those who may not have time to flower, desert rain, prickly pear and 623-877-3638 wait, Jones said this exact same pro- salted tequila. candlechemistry.com “We worked with a perfumer at a cess can be done with some newer 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday products like body lotion, body butter, lab and actually created these seven 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday sugar scrubs, bath salts and hand san- scents unique to Arizona and unique Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday itizer that are ready to go right away. to us since we’re one of a kind,” Guidi

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Physicians thanked for their care at Abrazo BY TIMES MEDIA GROUP STAFF

brazo Health hospitals across the Valley paid tribute to physicians for their service, skill and compassion during the annual recognition of National Doctors’ Day. Each hospital hosted special meals as a way of saying, “Thank you for always being there,” depicting a collective sentiment of deep appreciation for the outstanding physicians who tirelessly care for our community. Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, and Abrazo’s hospitals in Phoenix and Scottsdale included opportunities for doctors and staff to socialize and enjoy a break from their hectic schedules. “On behalf of all our employees and patients, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our physicians,” said Brian Elisco, market chief executive officer of Abrazo Health. “I believe strongly in the value of saying thank you every day, but as we celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30, we paused to honor the contributions of our physicians for their dedication to the health of our community.” Abrazo recognizes its physicians for being the pillars of the high-quality, distinctive services provided to the community. During the last year, this has included accomplishments, such as performing Arizona’s first Intrepid tricuspid heart valve replacement; using augmented reality guidance technology for hip replacement;

performing life-saving stroke, cardiovascular and trauma care; launching a robot-assisted spine surgery program; and improving lives through bariatric weight loss programs, to name a few. “We also appreciate the support of our physicians throughout the coronavirus pandemic, advocating for vaccinations, hospital safety and community wellness. Through our physicians’ support and partnership, Abrazo has been able to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear was among the Abrazo hospistrengthen its services at tals Valleywide celebrating Doctors’ Day 2022. Pictured are Dr. SuKale, nurse practitioner Tracy Von Aspen and Dr. Judy Wu. each campus, and grow shant (Abrazo Health/Submitted) with our new hospital in Cave Creek and future surgical robotics, general surgery and manew hospital in Buckeye,” Elisco said. ternity care. National Doctors’ Day is celebrated in The Abrazo system includes Abrazo Arhealth care organizations as a day to rec- izona Heart Hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead ognize the contributions of doctors to indi- Campus, Abrazo Central Campus, Abrazo vidual lives and communities. It was offi- Cave Creek Hospital, Abrazo Mesa Hoscially established in 1991, and also marks pital, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, Abrazo the anniversary of the first use of general Surprise Hospital and Abrazo West Camanesthesia in surgery by Dr. Crawford W. pus — along with free-standing emerLong in 1842. gency centers, primary care and specialty Abrazo Health is one of the largest health physician practices, and graduate medical systems in Arizona, serving the Valley with education programs. advanced programs in cardiovascular, neuFor more information about services at rosciences, orthopedics, spine and sports Abrazo Health hospitals or a physician remedicine, trauma and emergency services, ferral, visit abrazohealth.com.

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Speak Out! for those with Parkinson Disease BY ETHAN WASH, M.S., CCC-SLP Midwestern University

lmost everyone with Parkinson disease (75% to 90%) will experience changes to their speech and voice. As muscle coordination changes, speech gets quieter and faster; occurs in short, fast bursts; or may sound slurred or monotonous. The person with Parkinson disease may not notice a change at all because the disorder also affects how they hear themselves, so a family member is often the first one to become aware of the speech changes. Speech therapy can help recalibrate the way that people with Parkinson disease talk and hear themselves and help them speak with louder, clearer voices. One of the most popular therapy options is Speak Out!, which helps people with Parkinson disease regain control of their speech. The program helps clients to speak with intent and helps them practice that clearer speech in daily life and is usually completed in 12 individual therapy sessions over four weeks. Once clients complete their Speak Out! program, they are encouraged

to join The Loud Crowd, which is a therapy group for people with Parkinson disease that meets once a week to provide members support and practice through discussions and activities. The Speak Out! and The Loud Crowd therapy programs were developed at the Parkinson Voice Project in Richardson, Texas. For more information regarding this popular therapeutic program for Parkinson disease, visit parkinsonvoiceproject.org. To schedule an appointment, call the speech-language pathology clinic at the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in Glendale at 623-537-6000 or visit mwuclinics.com/arizona. The information contained in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment. Always consult a qualified health care provider with questions regarding any possible health condition. Ethan Wash, M.S., CCC-SLP is a clinical instructor for the speech-language pathology program at the Midwestern University College of Health Sciences and a licensed, certified speech-lan-

The speech-language pathology clinic at the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in Glendale now offers Speak Out! and The Loud Crowd sessions to help persons with Parkinson disease improve their ability to speak. (Midwestern University/Submitted)

guage pathologist who supervises graduate students in their clinical rotations at the speech-language pathology clinic at the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in Glendale. The clinical team utilizes the latest technology to evaluate and treat a wide range of speech, language and swal-

lowing disorders for both children and adults, at affordable prices. Therapy sessions are available in the clinic — evening hours are available — and through online telemedicine services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 623-5376000 or visit mwuclinics.com/arizona.

Campus helps community live well with dementia

BY HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY

t’s astonishing to think that there are 5.8 million Americans living with dementia. Arizona has the nation’s highest growth rate for the condition, with more than 200,000 cases predicted by 2025. Unfortunately, there are not enough health care workers trained in dementia care. And family members who are suddenly thrust into the “caregiver role” may not prepared for a condition that lasts years and becomes more challenging. There has never been a more critical time to expand services to care for people living with dementia and support their stressed family caregivers. Hospice of the Valley recently opened its Dementia Care and Education Campus in Phoenix to enhance quality of life for patients and families, inspire careers in dementia care, and help build a

Hospice of the Valley dementia educator Michelle Bales uses a mechanical pet to bring joy to her patient living with dementia. (Hospice of the Valley/Submitted)

workforce for the future. This campus supports everyone in our community

with vital education, bringing comprehensive care and resources together in

one place. Caregivers struggle, in large part, because they don’t understand dementia — and they feel alone and abandoned. Skilled dementia educators with Hospice of the Valley’s Supportive Care for Dementia make home visits to help enhance quality of life for families caring for a loved one with any stage of the condition. Open to anyone in our community at no charge, this program provides valuable insight to educate, empower and support caregivers on this difficult journey. Hospice of the Valley helps people live well with dementia and experience joy. It helps families find ways to connect with their loved ones and celebrate the person still within. To learn more about the campus or Supportive Care for Dementia, call 602636-6363 or visit hov.org/dementia.

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Is estate planning different for women?

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BY ANDREA CLAUS

Morris Hall Partner and Attorney at Law

orris Hall is a premier estate planning law firm proudly serving the communities it calls home, having helped tens of thousands of families in the past 50 years. Helping families is its practice, its privilege and its passion. Every adult can benefit from having at least a basic estate plan in place. For women, however, estate planning is of the utmost importance for several reasons. Statistically, women are more likely to outlive their spouse, ultimately leaving them to be the one to pass down the marital assets to children and other beneficiaries. Women also tend to be the family caretakers, so they’re more concerned with issues such as guardians for mi-

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nor children and even plans for aging parents. Finally, more women are becoming entrepreneurs, which adds to an already lengthy list of estate planning components. The components of an estate plan may not be different for women. However, they may serve a different purpose and/or may have an enhanced importance in their estate plan. Some may wish to consider adding the following to your estate plan: • Last will and testament. • Incapacity planning. • Retirement planning. • Joint ownership. • Medicaid planning. To learn more about the components in an estate plan, or create an estate plan, call 602-249-1328 to schedule a free consultation.

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Andrea Claus is a Morris Hall partner and attorney at law. (Morris Hall/Submitted)

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April is Foot Health Awareness Month 6

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oot health is important every day of the year. Feet are the foundation for everything, ranging from standing and balancing to walking and running or dancing or bowling. It all starts with healthy feet. With 26 bones, 33 joints and over 110 ligaments, muscles and tendons, the foot is a sophisticated structure that supports the body and absorbs shock with every step. And it has an impact on how the rest of your body feels. If there is a problem with your feet, it may affect how knees functions and can cause discomfort in your hip or lead to back pain. “If your feet hurt, you’re not able to be as active as you should be,” explained Dr. Kerry Zang, podiatric medical director of CIC Foot & Ankle. “Walking has a big impact on your body. It strengthens your heart muscle, promotes circulation throughout your system, and can reduce the risks associated with diabetes.” Zang said it’s important for feet to remain in good shape — and people

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should listen to them. The first step to keeping your feet in good shape is to listen to them. “Pain is really a gift,” Zang said. “It’s your body’s way of letting you know there is a problem. Ignoring pain only lets the condition get worse. Seeking the help of a doctor at the first sign of pain increases the chances of getting better faster.” Heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, burning, tingling and cramping are among common complaints. The good news is that these conditions respond well with proper care. And there are many nonsurgical treatments to address foot pain. “My approach to dealing all types of foot pain is focused on diagnosing the cause of it and treating that underlying condition to relieve the symptoms,” Zang said. For example, when it comes to the heel and plantar fasciitis, in-office care can resolve it up to 90% of the time. Treatment is aimed at reducing the inflammation, relieving stress on the soft tissues, and dealing with the imbalanc-

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Feet are the foundation for everything, ranging from standing and balancing to walking and running or dancing or bowling. It all starts with healthy feet. (Stock image)

es to address the cause and alleviate the pain. “In the past, a cortisone injection was the treatment of choice, because it stopped the pain, but it did nothing to start a healing process,” Zang said. “We now have treatments that help the body heal.” Regenerative medicine, custom shoe inserts, stretching exercises and laser light therapy are all options that address the source of the problem. Often, issues with the feet are the first sign of an underlying condition happening throughout the body. “Feet can be a warning sign and can alert us to undiagnosed diabetes or vascular disease in its early stages. I can’t stress enough how important it is to listen to your feet,” Zang said. He advises patients to pay particular attention to burning, tingling, numbness and cramping because they are symptoms of several different conditions. In some cases, it could be a neuroma, which is thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes. Pain, a pins-

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and-needles sensation, numbness and weakness could be neuropathy. And pain or cramping when walking, as well as cold or numb toes, could be peripheral artery disease (PAD). “These signs and symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor,” Zang said. “Many people think that these sensations come with age. Or they’ve been told there isn’t much that can be done for neuropathy. So, they think they just have to learn to live with it. That’s not the case.” Treatments are available to address all of these conditions. Over the years they have advanced, and some of the biggest benefits include in-office procedures, less pain, and the difference it makes in their lives. “Foot problems are treatable, and when they alert us to another health issue, it gives us a head start to get you to the right doctor to treat that as well,” Zang said. It’s important to keep feet healthy so they don’t hold a person back. Diagnosing and treating foot pain has wide-reaching affects.

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Benevilla seeks volunteers to help older adults BY BENEVILLA

Surprise-based nonprofit, Benevilla offers a variety of free services to older adults who may need extra help maintaining their independence at home. A handful of concerned volunteers in the Sun Cities founded Benevilla in 1981 to help their neighbors with errands and counseling. Since then, it has grown into a network of Life Enrichment Day Programs, free caregiver support groups, free C.A.R.E.S. resource assistance and educational services, a free home services program, a family resource center, day care and preschool, a community garden and a soon-to-open adaptive gym. A passionate team of volunteers supports all Benevilla resources and programs, including its home services, which offers grocery shopping, assisted transportation to medical appointments, light handyman services, business assistance, and in-person and phone wellness checks for older adults.

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The need for these services is critical and grows as baby boomers age into retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people ages 65

and older will almost double, from 37 million in 2006 to 71.5 million by 2030. The volunteers’ time ranges from several hours a week to a few hours per month. “We appreciate every minute of their time, and so do those they are helping,” said Joanne Thomson, president and CEO of Benevilla. “Together with our dedicated staff members, volunteers help Benevilla serve thousands of people in our Northwest Valley communities every year.” No special skills are required to become a volunteer, and Benevilla offers several ways in which they can contribute. “Our need is greatest in providing free home services,” said Courtney Allen, Benevilla’s vice president of program operations. “The more volunteers we have, the more people we can serve.” To learn more about helping the community through volunteer opportunities at Benevilla, call 623-584-4999 or visit benevilla.org.

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Staying fit can offset minor aches and pains BY GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ince the start of the pandemic in March 2020, many people have had increased pain in their back, shoulder, neck, wrist and hips because they’ve become inactive and are spending so much time in front of the computer. These pains can be credited to a more sedentary lifestyle and extended time working at computers without a break. When working at the computer, we’re often not mindful of posture and slouching. Here are some helpful things to prevent these nagging pains from becoming major debilitating issues. Consider joining a fitness center. For example, the Glendale Community College Fitness Centers are open to the public. The staff can assist you with an exercise regimen to meet your needs. They also offer a wide variety of group fitness classes. Check your work environment.

When sitting at a computer, make sure and look straight ahead at the screen. Do not flex or extend the neck muscles. Avoid slouching. Lift your sternum, and make sure your ears are over your shoulders and your shoulder blades are back, down and relaxed. Adjust your chair height until your hips are at 90 degrees or slightly higher, and your knees and ankles are at 90 degrees with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure your elbows are at 90 degrees, so your hands comfortably find the keyboard and mouse, forearms level with the table. It is almost impossible to meet these guidelines when working on a laptop without an extra keyboard shelf. Flexibility exercises can be done throughout the day. Bring your chin to your chest and gently tilt to the right and left. Bring your ear to your shoulder on each side. Roll your shoulders back and down. Interlace your fingers and reach your arms in front of your while facing your palms

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Volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will be available to answer questions about desert gardening, including things like plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, plant identification and more. Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., peoriaaz.gov

A reunion featuring guests’ favorite “Curiouser” characters, including the Tweedles, the humble hosts. Sing, kvetch and partake with the “Curiouser” Crew, who brought you the immersive “Curiouser & Curiouser,” “Curiouser & Curiouser Too” and “A Curiouser Nutcracker.” All in the name of helping cast member Savannah Alfred, one of the Caterpillars, who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, $15, 7:30 p.m., 623-815-7930, theaterworks. org

Tuesday Night Jam Card/Board Game Afternoon THURSDAYS IN APRIL

Play various card and board games with the community every Thursday afternoon. Card games include Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub. Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 2 to 3 p.m., peoriaaz.gov

“Flashdance the Musical” TO APRIL 24

Like the film, “Flashdance the Musical” tells the story of Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” at night. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, times vary, tickets starting at $20, azbroadway.org

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Theater Alive! teaches a wide variety of disciplines including acting, voice, movement, stage presence and community participation. This program is open to students at all levels of their musical training. All students who attend and pay tuition have roles in the production. After years of increased demand and participation, Theater Works’ Theater Alive musical theater training program is getting revamped to accommodate more youth and provide a more meaningful experience. Theater Alive features two groups for the youth of the community to participate: Theater Alive Teen, ages 12-17, and Theater Alive Kids, for ages 6-11.

Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, various pricing and times, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org

Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration APRIL 16

Take the kids to Peoria Sports Complex to meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny this April. Events include a flower growing kit station, collecting eggs and a rock-climbing wall. This event will also provide a sensory room for individuals with sensory-processing needs. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 8 a.m. to noon, peoriaaz.gov

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Join local musicals in a free jam session held in the Willow Room at the Main Library. Guests can listen or join in. Peoria Public Library Main Branch, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 5 to 7 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Poker for Paws APRIL 23

This charity event has a poker tournament, bingo, craps and roulette as well as dinner, desserts, drinks and tons of prizes. Proceeds go to the Araiza family for their son Levi’s service dog. Araiza Residence, 9854 W. JJ Ranch Road, Peoria, 5 to 11 p.m., tickets start at $50. eventbrite.com

Hippity Hop Half Marathon

Downtown Teen Art Night

The seventh annual Hippity Hop Half Marathon/10K/5K/Cottontail Dash is an Easter tradition that starts at the Peoria Sports Complex. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, starts at $25, 7 a.m., raceroster.com

Teens in the community can join the What’s Happening Art Movement (WHAM) in monthly art classes granted by the Peoria Art Commission. April’s project is creating a painted rock picture holder for Mother’s Day. Peoria Public Library Main Branch, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 5 to 7 p.m., free, 623-773-7556, peoriaaz.gov

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Easter Egg Hunt for All the Little Bunnies APRIL 16

Hunt for Easter Eggs around Apache Park with the kids this Easter weekend. Enjoy food trucks and raffles during the Easter Egg hunt. Apache Park, 8631 W. John Cabot Road, Peoria, free admission, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., eventbrite.com

Ask a Master Gardener APRIL 16 The Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is Peoria. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.

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Arts Commission Meeting APRIL 26

Discuss the arts and the community every fourth Tuesday of the month, not including holidays. Development and Community Services Building, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, free, 5 to 6 p.m., peoriaaz.gov

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Peoria Recycles Day: Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding APRIL 30

In celebration of Earth Day, the city of Peoria’s Solid Waste Division is offering a free event to recycle outdated electronics and appliances as well as a secure way to shred documents. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, free admission, 8 a.m. to noon, peoriaaz.gov

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A man and his wife went on vacation in Jerusalem. While they were there, the wife died. The undertaker told the husband, “You can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150, or we can have her shipped back home for $5,000.” The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he would have her shipped home. The undertaker asked him, “Why would you spend $5,000 to have her 14th MAUNDY April 7:00 pm

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shipped home when you could have a beautiful burial here in the Holy Land, and it would only cost $150?” The husband replied, “Long ago, a man died here, was buried here, and rose from the dead three days later. I just can’t take that chance.” Isn’t it interesting how many people these days who say they don’t believe in Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection still act as if they do? Put someone who says they don’t believe in God in a crisis and watch how that improves their prayer life in a hurry. Unbelief can be expensive. It could cost us dearly. But for whatever reason, I have realized that some people just can’t take that chance.

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Years ago, I was in San Nicolas, Argentina. I spoke at a citywide series of meetings leading up to Resurrection Day, or Easter. It was exciting to be surrounded by the atmosphere of anticipation and celebration and the resurrection of Christ. To them, Easter is a reality, not just some religious ceremony or something to be tolerated. They’re not surrounded by the skepticism that reigns in many parts of the world against Easter. They know Good Friday was OK, but Easter will be glorious. Do you recall those two thieves on the crosses with Jesus? Even though they both saw the same thing, one recognized the divinity of Jesus, and

the other didn’t. The thief who recognized Jesus and the meaning of Easter changed a lifetime of failure into an eternity of success. Two people with the same culture, country, language and reason for being where they were looked at Jesus and had two completely different outcomes. That’s still true today. The story of Zacchaeus, the unpopular tax collector, illustrates my point. He recognized the divinity of Jesus. Jesus responded to that respect by having a meal in his home and changing his life from earth to “on earth as it is in heaven,” forever. SEE EASTER PAGE 23

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Remember, we can’t understand Easter through our natural minds, vast education, experience or accomplishments. So instead, 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 our faith away. Maybe that $900 fee wasn’t so bad after all. PT

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com. For more info, see nationstrategy.com.

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paid to save every one of us. Let’s shift our focus from what we are doing to what God has done for us. God redeems and then lifts. The price God paid for resurrecting and restoring us is higher than condemning us. God gave us the gift of eternal life rather than the debt of a funeral. God paid the ultimate price, Jesus, to “bring us back around.”

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whole world would follow Christ. Here’s another Easter lesson within a story. Chris received a bill from the hospital for his recent surgery. He was astonished to see a $900 fee for the anesthesiologist. He called the doctor’s office for an explanation. “Is this some kind of mistake?” “No, not at all,” the doctor said calmly. “Well,” said Chris, “that’s awfully costly for knocking someone out.” “Not at all,” replied the doctor. “I knock you out for free. The $900 is for bringing you back around.” This Resurrection Day weekend, let’s stop and think of the price God

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Jesus transforms all people from the inside out and turns them right side up. Jesus separates the person from their problem and a person’s essence from their behavior. He honors the person yet fixes their situation at the same time. He recognizes our worth. Now can we recognize His worth? This story, written by an unknown author, perfectly captures the Easter story’s worth. Three guys were found guilty of crimes against humanity. Two guys committed 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. 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 agonized over their abandonment. Two guys had reason to be abandoned. One guy didn’t. Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses. One guy argued. This time two guys didn’t. Three guys knew death was coming. One guy resisted. Two guys didn’t. Three guys died on three crosses and were buried. Three days later, two bodies remained in their graves. One body didn’t. Easter is knowing there is a God in heaven, knowing that there is first the earthly life, then the second life, which is eternal life. God raised Jesus from the dead to show us the “way” to “life” is the “truth” of the resurrection. If the living knew what the dead know, the

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email christina@star-times.com. Desmond Sager was named to the dean’s honor list at Huntington University Arizona Center for Digital Media Arts in Peoria. He is a junior from Goodyear who is studying film production. Seth Wilde of Glendale was named to the dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa. Robin Ahlquist, Julianne Marziano, Kylee Messmer and Westin Dawe, all of Peoria, were named to the dean’s list at Biola University in La Mirada, California. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. Ahlquist is studying psychology, while Dawe is majoring in

business administration. Marziano and Messmer expect to earn degrees in communication sciences disorders.

Ethan Crabb and Lindsay Gerle, both of Glendale, were named to the dean’s list at Biola University in La Mirada, California. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. Crabb’s major is undecided, while Gerle is studying psychology. Sydney Scrivens of Peoria made the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Scrivens is in the photographic and imaging arts program. Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.4; they do not have any grades of incomplete, D or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours. Kristin Simphoukham of Peoria made

the dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade-point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 is an A) or higher. Vince Kihaa of Peoria was among the students earning dean’s list honors at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester gradepoint average of 3.4 or greater. Suzzanne Bigelow of Glendale earned dean’s list honors at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey. Brianna Bonilla of Peoria made the dean’s list at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Nerissa Wan of Peoria was named to the dean’s list at University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

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Katie Birtell of Peoria was named to the dean’s list at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 gradepoint average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Birtell is a sophomore majoring in psychology. Edward Bojorquez, Jacob Flaherty and Sidney Mikes, all of Glendale, was named to the dean’s list at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Students are named to the dean’s list for earning a 3.5 GPA for the semester. Joseph Forney of Peoria was named to the dean’s list at Trine University in Angola, Indiana. Forney is majoring in Business Administration. To earn dean’s list honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.749. PT

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Peoria FFA Chapter named one of the best in Arizona BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Peoria High School’s Future Farmers of America Chapter was recently named one of the top FFA chapters in Arizona. The National Chapter Program recognizes local chapters from across the country based on their ability to provide students with opportunities for growth, strengthening their local com-

munity, and advancing the field of agriculture. The Peoria FFA Chapter was one of eight chapters in Arizona selected as a Gold Chapter and will now be eligible to compete as a top chapter in the nation at the National FFA Convention this upcoming October in Indianapolis. Students in the Peoria FFA Chapter will be recognized at the Chapter Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 5,

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al competitions and participating in a variety of programs to earning college scholarships specifically for FFA from the Peoria Education Foundation. In the last five years, the foundation has given out more than $150,000 in FFA scholarships from the Baskett Trust, which supports Peoria Unified students in the Peoria High FFA program. FFA is one of the many award-winning career and technical education programs offered in Peoria Unified to ensure students are adequately equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce. PT

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