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COVID-19 cases continue to rise sharply in Peoria. On April 12, the Arizona Department of Health Services released a COVID-19 ZIP code map showing Peoria 85382 with 61 positive cases. Nine days later, Peoria 85382 had 102 positive COVID-19 cases—third most of any Arizona ZIP code. The striking 62% rise gave 98532 one less positive test than Mesa 85206 and two less than Tucson 85714. The state map includes a disclaimer: “If the patient’s address was unknown the case was mapped to the address of the provider followed by the address of the reporting facility.”

For that reason, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat challenged the accuracy of this data. “Unfortunately, this data appears imperfect, as noted by the AZDHS website,” Carlat said. “Due to this discrepancy, I’ve pressed the governor’s office to provide more accurate data.” Carlat had not received a response as of April 21. “The number of cases doesn’t really tell us much,” Peoria resident Jay Griffin said. “Data is just data to me at this point.” Another Peoria ZIP code, 85383, just north of 85382, had 19 COVID-19 positive tests April 12. The number there rose to 31 nine days later. Banner Health collected 1,000 samples for COVID-19 testing at its Peoria drive-thru SEE ZIP CODE PAGE 2

‘Severe’ economic impact could lead to budget cut BY TOM SCANLON

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The Peoria economic impact of COVID-19, in a word: “severe.” The power of the pandemic is already being seen in state unemployment—more than 200,000 Arizona residents have filed for unemployment assistance in the last month. Though Gov. Doug Ducey’s order allowed restaurants (takeout/delivery only), grocery stores and other “essential businesses” to remain open, most local businesses were ordered to close March 31. The resulting plummeting sales are likely to put a major dent in the city of Peoria’s

revenue stream. The 2020 Peoria budget projects $73 million in sales tax, 45% of the general fund revenue/transfers of $159 million. Peoria general fund expense projections total $171 million. At the April 21 Peoria City Council meeting, updates on the city’s financial position and investment portfolio were scheduled. Andy Granger, a deputy city manager who oversees the Finance Department, told the Peoria Times the March sales tax numbers will be telling. “It is too early to know the economic impact of COVID-19 except that the immediate impacts will be severe,” Granger said.

“We anticipate a significant drop in sales tax revenues over the next quarter … We will not be able to understand actual revenue drops until mid-May, when we receive sales tax revenues from March.” Granger said the city is working on the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The 2020-21 budget will be “baseline,” Granger said. “A baseline means little to no new ongoing spending and budgeted expenditures will only occur if financial condition allows it,” he explained. “In the meantime, departments are freezing any nonessential spending.” SEE IMPACT PAGE 3

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site as of April 17, according to Rebecca Armendariz, Banner Health senior marketing director. Other medical centers in or near the 85382 ZIP code providing testing include Summa Health Care and MedPost Urgent Care. There had been 49,230 tests conducted in Arizona as of April 18. Of these tests, 30,344 had been conducted in Maricopa County, which is almost 62% of testing in Arizona. Due to limited number of tests, the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided guidelines for helping people decide if they need to be tested. The CDC recommended that people get tested if they are experiencing extreme symptoms, including high fever, difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain or pneumonia. Those unsure about getting tested should call their primary care physicians or the Maricopa County COVID-19 hotline at 1-844-542-8201. If it is necessary to seek medical attention, patients should call the medical

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homes. According to a map of cases by ZIP code, many areas in the West Valley have more than 10 cases. Glendale ZIP codes and other ZIP codes near 85382 have between six and 38 positive cases, according to the map. The 85382 population, according to citydata.com and towncharts.org, is around 40,000, or about .8% of Maricopa County’s population of 4.5 million. Yet, the 102 positive tests in 85382 represented 4% of the 2,719 positive tests in the county. (Many who test positive experience mild symptoms.) Though testing shows more cases every day, the rate of growth of positive tests has slowed since Gov. Doug Ducey’s March 30 stay-home order. “I just want people to stay home, practice good hygiene and work together to get through this as fast as we can,” said Jessika Jaye, a Peoria resident.

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Granger said it is “too early to tell” if there will be staff cuts. “The city will be monitoring our actual revenue collections very closely over the next several months to determine further budget decisions,” he said. The federal government has pledged assistance to cities, though only municipalities with populations above 500,000 are to receive direct assistance. Peoria and other smaller cities will receive a yet-to-be-determined portion of federal assistance sent to the state. Congress overwhelmingly passed the CARES Act, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump March 27. “This over $2 trillion economic relief package delivers on the Trump administration’s commitment to protecting the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19,” states the U.S. Treasury Department’s website. According to information there on local and state government assistance, “The CARES Act requires that the payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund only be used to cover expenses that: are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19); were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 (the date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the state or government; and were incurred during the period that begins on March 1 and ends on Dec. 30.”

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City investments Considering the stock market’s extreme, COVID-19-fueled plunge in the first quarter of 2020, the city of Peoria did fairly well in its investments. On an investment portfolio of $364 million, Peoria earned investment income of $1.8 million in the quarter ending March 31. The portfolio’s weighted average yield to maturity was 1.84% for the first quarter, according to information on the city council agenda. According to PFM Asset Management’s report, “U.S. Roughly half of Peoria’s general fund revenues come from economic fundamentals are sales tax, which are sure to be reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image courtesy city of Peoria) expected to deteriorate significantly in the second quarter as the full effect of COVID-19 Granger said Peoria does not know materializes. The real question is the yet how much it will receive in federal duration of the shutdown and the speed assistance. “However, we continue to of the recovery.” monitor and we will be applying for PFM recommends “further emphaany type of applicable assistance,” he sizing safety and liquidity in the portsaid. folio’s strategy.”

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‘Panic over,’ but gun shops see increase in sales since pandemic started BY ERIN BRASSEY

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have stocked up on food, water and even toilet paper. Some have headed to gun shops in search of ways to protect themselves. Gun shops across the West Valley have seen an influx of customers buying up all the store has to offer. “Since about two weeks ago, there hasn’t been a day that there hasn’t been 20 people in line to buy guns,” said Danny Todd, owner of AZFirearms. com in Avondale. Store owners report seeing many first-time buyers. Todd said he has seen 10 to 15 first-time buyers daily. “People who never thought they would own a gun are out buying firearms,” Todd said. Phil Roux, owner of Shooter’s World of Peoria, and Todd agreed that fear in a time of uncertainty is motivating the rush of gun buyers. This fear-driven shopping caused

sales to “increase dramatically” in midMarch, Roux said. “You have to have security,” Roux said. “I think the security issue became No. 1 for a lot of people.” At C-A-L Ranch Stores in Goodyear, manager Andy Spencer said, “We’ve definitely seen an increase. “It’s been significant.” He said that, despite increased sales, the store has not had lines. And, though some models of guns have sold out, “We’ve been getting replenishments.” Gun shops in other parts of the Valley have reported a similar influx of buyers. “They stripped us right to the bare walls,” said Mark Healy, owner of Healy Arms in Tempe. According to data from the National Instant Criminal Background Checks System, the gun-buying rush has been a trend across the country. Although this does not necessarily reflect the numbers of firearms sold, background checks for firearms increased 30% na-

AZFirearms.com in Avondale has seen lines on many days over the last month. (Photo courtesy AZFirearms.com)

tionally in January and February of this year compared to those same months in 2019. Charles Heller, co-founder and media coordinator for Arizona Citizens Defense League, said, “It’s a good trend. It goes against the notion that more guns equal more crime.” He said people are beginning to understand that guns are used for protection and not just to commit crime.

“It’s a wake-up call to people that they are responsible for their own security,” Heller said. He also said that many of these new owners have been rushing to get into classes to learn how to properly handle and use their new firearms. Roux said, “It’s amazing how many people want training.” But not everyone says the rush to firearms is warranted. Gerry Hills, president of Arizonans for Gun Safety, said, “It’s not making anyone safer, and certainly, no one is going to shoot a virus.” She said the organization expects to see an increase in accidental shootings, suicides and domestic violence shootings as a result of people being locked in their homes for quarantine. Stores have seen the demand beginning to slow down. “I think the panic part of it is over,” Todd said. Tom Scanlon contributed to this story.

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Dairies forced to dump excess milk BY SARA EDWARDS

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As a dairy farmer, there’s nothing Paul Rovey loves more than seeing a kid drink a glass of milk. But lately, his stomach goes sour as he watches his workers do what once was unthinkable, and now is routine: dumping milk. Rovey Dairy in Glendale is not the only one. Fellow West Valley dairy farmers Bill Kerr in Goodyear and Jen Millican of Stotz Dairy in Buckeye are also pouring perfectly good milk down the drain. “We’re dumping milk right now that has no home,” Kerr said. “Those milk trucks that you see on the road? “We’re dumping 20 of those a day.” The past few weeks have been especially painful for the dairy farms as restaurants and schools are closing or scaling back to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. These closures created a problem of too much milk being produced with not enough places to send

it to, causing farmers to dump the milk they can’t store. Rovey took over the family dairy farm in 1978. He said while dairy farms have seen a decrease in demand due to milk alternatives like almond and soy milk, the farms are being hit especially hard with the pandemic. Rovey said cows produce milk all day, every day. “We can’t stop milking the cows, and when we have the demand decrease drastically, then we have all this milk that has to get disposed of,” he said. The cooperative United Dairymen of Arizona created the Milk Crisis Plan that would provide assistance to dairy farmers nationwide. This plan would allow dairy products to be purchased for food banks and have a forgivable loan program to help the farmers. In a letter from the United Dairymen of Arizona to the USDA urging them to support the plan, Craig Caballero said this is the biggest dairy market crash the industry has seen in 60

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Arizona is ready to get back to business For many Arizonans, April has been a lost month. Little to no work has been available, our normal forms of recreation became a thing of the past, economic worries came to the forefront. But after taking this month off due to the outbreak of the virus that originated in Wuhan, China, it is now time to reopen Arizona. We need to do so in a methodical way, paying attention to protecting our vulnerable communities, such as the elderly in nursing homes. But for the vast majority of the state’s residents, the month of May represents the perfect opportunity to resume our normal daily life. Movie theaters and restaurants should open, though likely with smaller capacities for the time being. Parks and playgrounds can once again play

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doors. Churches can fill their places of worship, office workers can return to work, and retail stores can open their doors to shoppers. The deep wounds suffered by Arizona, its businesses and residents caused severe pain. For instance, our tourism industry suffered a $1.2 billion hit in just the first few weeks of the disease. The Cactus League had to cut its season short, robbing fans of enjoying the sun and baseball we are used to every March. Hotels and restaurants, often full with out-of-state visitors during our beautiful spring months, shuttered or drastically reduced their service. The state budget may see a tax shortfall of anywhere from $500 million to $1.5 billion. We are still waiting for a clearer picture, but no matter the final number, some difficult decisions on spending cuts may have to be made. Thankfully, the Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey built a $1

billion rainy-day fund to help us get past any disastrous downturn. Like many of my neighbors, I know I can’t wait to visit Tacos Tijuana for their wonderful tacos and then take a walk with my family at Sahuaro Ranch Park. Arizona does best when its residents are working hard to support a strong economy. We will never make up for the lost month of April. The substantial harm from the virus inflicted substantial pain on Arizona and the entire country. Getting back to work now, however, will blunt that negative impact without posing harm to the general public. Arizona’s economy will recover thanks to the action taken by Gov. Ducey and the Legislature, but now it is time to get back to what we do best: working hard to support our families and enjoying our time with family and friends at restaurants, golf courses, movie theaters and parks. Rep. Anthony Kern represents Legislative District 20, which includes parts of Glendale, Peoria and North Phoenix.

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Businesses hurry up and wait, as relief funds dry up, new fund stalls BY CHRISTOPHER SCRAGG Cronkite News

Business owners in Glendale and Peoria will have to wait, as a program designed to help small businesses quickly ran out of money. Meanwhile, Congress wrangles over plans to add another $251 billion to the original $349 billion in the Paycheck Protection Program. Under the program, businesses can get government-backed loans through approved banks, with loans being forgiven if business owners can show they used the money to keep their workers employed. The program launched April 3 to overwhelming demand. The program was also plagued by shifting regulations as small-business owners flocked to apply for federal dollars.

Lawmakers and officials on both sides of the aisle called for a quick solution to the problem recently, and Rep. Tom O’Halleran, D-Sedona, said he expects the program to be funded soon. But problems emerged when a GOP plan to add the extra PPP funding stalled in the Senate, as Democrats called for the bill to help other relief programs that are also running out of money and to include fixes to the small-business loan program. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he was surprised Democrats balked at his “simple proposal,” to add the extra $251 billion without “changing any policy language that both sides have already negotiated together several weeks ago.” “I want to add more money to the only part of our bipartisan bill that is currently at risk of running out of money, so I was

surprised to see this simple proposal met uneasily by the Democratic leadership,” McConnell said on the Senate floor. But Democrats charged McConnell with refusing to negotiate over other issues they want fixed alongside the extra money for PPP. O’Halleran and others rejected McConnell’s “our way or the highway” attitude, pointing to glaring “problems in the system that have to be addressed.” One such problem, he said, was that banks partnered with the Small Business Administration were giving preferential treatment to larger businesses. “It was a free-for-all,” O’Halleran said. “There’s way too much ability of the banks to turn into, ‘We’ll take care of our customers first and the heck with anybody else,’ that has to stop.” Amanda Fischer, policy director at the

liberal think tank Washington Center for Equitable Growth, said Congress needs to make the program more fair and equitable. But in a statement, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza pointed to data they said proves small businesses have an equal shot at receiving a PPP loan. “The vast majority of these loans—74% of them—were for under $150,000, demonstrating the accessibility of this program to even the smallest of small businesses,” their statement said. “The Paycheck Protection program is saving millions of American jobs and helping small businesses get through this challenging time.” While the stalemate over additional funding is “frustrating,” Fischer lauded Democrats for “trying to rejigger the second pot of money to make it a bit more equitable.”

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WHAM launches Cards for Seniors campaign BY SARA EDWARDS

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The nonprofit arts group WHAM is breaking out the cardstock and craft scissors as a part of its new Cards for Seniors campaign. When retirement homes and assisted-living facilities quickly went under lockdown, seniors were no longer able to leave the facilities or accept visitors to protect the other residents. WHAM started its Cards for Seniors campaign so folks staying in these facilities know they aren’t forgotten, by having the community send homemade cards and messages to give to them. Connie Whitlock, the executive director of WHAM, said seniors living

in these homes and facilities often feel forgotten, and with the spread of COVID-19 and the lockdowns they are feeling more lonely now. She said artists with WHAM wanted to find a way to show they aren’t forgotten during this time. “Some of our artists have been making cards, and we’re going to hand deliver them to senior centers or places that have people who are isolated from the public and not able to accept visitors,” Whitlock said. Whitlock and WHAM artists started distributing the cards on April 14 to the Place in Surprise and a private senior-care facility. So far they have delivered 68 cards and have hundreds waiting to be delivered.

“Our mission is to provide arts for all, and we know that art isn’t just about selling. It’s about communication,” Whitlock said. “When things like this happen, people who receive them get a really warm feeling when they know they are cared about. The people who make The WHAM Cards for Seniors program is making cards for area asthem do also and know sisted-living and retirement centers. (Photo courtesy WHAM) that they are helping the community. That’s “WHAM is closed right now to the why we started this campaign.” public, and it’s just something to help Whitlock said any senior center in the community,” Whitlock said. the West Valley can participate in the WHAM staff has created art kits campaign and can call or email her if with card-making materials in a bag they would like to receive cards. that people can pick up from outside “I’m hoping we’ll be able to deliver WHAM. several hundreds of cards,” she said. When they are finished making their “We’re delivering anywhere to people cards, people can place the cards back who need it in the West Valley. We’re in the bag and contact WHAM to ar- all about community, and it’s people range a time to drop them off to be helping people.” sanitized and isolated for four days to For more information, visit whamprevent contamination. art.org/cards-for-seniors.

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Pest Paul powered passivity to perfect passion CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph

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Recently, I found this observation on the cycles of humans and nations. Step 1 is moving from bondage to spiritual faith. Step 2 is moving from spiritual faith to great courage. Step 3 is moving from great courage to liberty. Step 4 is moving from liberty to abundance. Step 5 is moving from abundance to selfishness. Step 6 is moving from selfishness to complacency. Step 7 is moving from complacency to apathy. Step 8 is moving from apathy to dependency. Step 9 is moving from dependency to bondage. That is the epitaph of many a formerly

great nation or person. If you observe this cycle, you will see there was a shift from constructive passion to destructive passivity that ultimately caused the downfall of the person or nation. The apathy or “whatever” attitude in this cycle is what concerns me. When people start saying “whatever,” it is not a good sign. What is passion? Webster’s defines passion as an emotion or feeling such as love, desire, anger, hate, fear, grief, joy or hope that is of a compelling or powerful nature. Close to the word “passion” is the word “zeal.” Zeal

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is a firm or extravagant fondness, desire or enthusiasm for anything. The word “passion” means “to suffer” as in the Passion of Christ. Passivity is not reacting visibly or outwardly to someone or something expected to produce manifestations of emotions or feelings. It implies inactivity. It is receiving, enduring or submitting to something without resistance that is inappropriate. In Latin, it means to be carried away or be abnormally unresponsive. For example, did you hear about the person who quit? No? No one else did either. Passion can be right or wrong, constructive or destructive, directed or misdirected, depending on what the passion is about. The object of one’s passion is what determines that. I love it when people are engaged or passionate about their nation, their future, their career, their community, their marriage, their church, their lives, their dreams and goals, and God. At least they are engaged, and that is good if our passion is within the guidelines of true biblical wisdom. Sometimes we lose our passion because things did not turn out the way we wanted. Then, like the ballpoint on a retractable ballpoint pen, we retract into apathy or “whatever.” The excellent news is passion can be recovered again for most people. Real passion is a gift from God. It is part of being human. It is high octane; use it but use it wisely. Recovering your passion again can move you from bondage to spiritual faith. When we live out of passion, we are contagious. Passion often is the best motivator for getting past passivity. There was a leader in Bible days who was passionate about God and people

at the same time. Look at this verse describing him. “For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up…” Acts 24:5. The leader was the Apostle Paul. He had a constructive God-given passion that either attracted or repelled people. He stirred things up. He was a Christian “pest” who shifted people from anabolic to catabolic. His passion motivated ordinary people to be extraordinary and do the extraordinary. He moved their landscape. Paul was a “pest” to the folks who had a different agenda than God’s plan. However, he was a God-given pest. Paul understood that passion is the fuel that puts the Word of God into action. He recognized that everything stays potential unless people apply passion. Paul knew that passion, used for God’s purposes, creates forward momentum. His experiences with other people revealed to him that half-hearted people produce half-hearted results that create a downward spiral into “whatever.” Paul knew half-hearted people lose their vision, lose their courage, surrender to destructive habits and lifestyles, and generally become benchwarmers in the game of life. So let’s address passivity. Are you like Peter in the garden, who fell asleep, or like Jesus interceding in the garden, who went on to change the world? It depends on your passion! We are designed by God to be passion-empowered agents of change, turning the world right-side up. Aren’t you glad God didn’t say “whatever” about us? God is passionate about His creation, which includes you and me. Let’s get back in the game of life again. Surely the Lord has more for you than passivity! 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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Sylvan Learning launches free online minicamps BY BREE FLORENCE

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Parents self-isolated for long hours with their kids might be looking for ways to keep them entertained, motivated to learn or even just relaxed. So, Sylvan Learning has launched a series of fun, online minicamps through Friday, April 24. The minicamps are designed to keep students in a community of like-minded peers. They address anything from vocabulary, math and poetry to yoga, “getting a handle on germs” and relaxation. While Sylvan Learning’s personalized tutoring can cost anywhere from $40 to $100 an hour, families can sign up for these group Zoom activities for free by creating an account at sylvannation.com. Sylvan Learning is an educational center that provides personal academic coaching for kids grades K-12. The national tutoring

service has been operating exclusively online since early March, utilizing Zoom to provide students with all its same services, as well as its new minicamps. But the online platform is difficult for younger kids who are just learning to read and who benefit most from tactile learning, said Jenny Dunnavent, director of Sylvan Learning’s Goodyear center. To supplement online learning, she encourages families with kindergarten-age kids to use physical learning techniques with their kids at home, like using jumping jacks; hopping on one foot; writing letters with playdough; or counting salt, beans, pennies or Matchbox cars to learn letters, numbers and basic math. For instructors like Kristin O’Leary at the Goodyear center, the most difficult part of teaching online is judging her student’s engagement and comprehension.

“Their world at home is very different and distracting than in the classroom,” O’Leary said. Virtual tutoring sessions can be more personalized. “When you’re online with a student, you really need the time to work one on one with a student,” Dunnavent said Giving kids this individual attention also allows Sylvan Learning to support kids emotionally in uncertain times.

“Kids are stressed out right now, too,” Dunnavent said. “They don’t understand what’s going on, why they can’t see their friends or why things are closed.” O’Leary takes a few minutes at the start of each session to check in with her students, especially younger kids. “We want to let the kids know that there is a community outside of home that supports them and can’t wait to have them back,” O’Leary said.

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APARTMENTS for Rent Looking for an affordable 62+ senior apartment? Superior Arboretum Apartments, immediate occupancy, one bedroom & studios, on-site laundry & utility allowance. Rent based on Income Guidelines. 199 W. Gray Dr., Superior, AZ. Call 1-866962-4804, www.ncr.org/superiorarboretum. Equal Housing Opportunity. Wheelchair Accessible. (AzCAN) FLEXIBLE Healthcare Career Training. Medical Billing and Coding program. Call Now for Info: 866-459-5480 (AzCAN)

APPLIANCE SERVICES

Appliance Repair 4 Less 25% OFF Repa

ir Labor We Repair: • Refrigerators • Freezers • Icemakers • Dryers • Washers • Ovens • Ranges • Stoves • Dishwashers • and much more

Brands We Service: • Sub-Zero • Whirlpool • GE • Maytag • Amana • Kitchen Aide • LG • Samsung

CLEANING

 COVID 19 Services  Mold Services  Water & Fire  Storm  Contents Cleaning Certified IICRC & Mold Remediation

LOCKSMITH

Office 623-872-7622

WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO SERVE YOUR CLASSIFIED NEEDS

AUTO SERVICES

DOORS

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PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

SECURITY $

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PEORIA, NEIGHBORHOOD AND HUMAN SERVICES

250

NOTICE OF FAIR HOUSING TRAINING

This webinar will cover important subjects related to fair housing. Anyone who wishes to learn more about their fair housing rights is encouraged to attend. The webinar is free and will be open to the first 150 participants. The webinar can be accessed via gotomeeting.com by using the following instructions. Accessing the webinar from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/662858045 Access Code: 662-858-045 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/662858045 Participants without a computer can also access the seminar by calling the phone number below.

Published: Peoria Times, Apr 23, 2020 / 30112

602.956.7299

3942 E. Campbell, Phoenix, AZ 85018 After hours call 602.956.7299

ROC#289851

AUTO SERVICES

MARINE SERVICES

100-$500+ ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!

SPORTS CENTER

Sales & Service

Doubles & 8 ft doors starting at $

650

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

623-486-5777

JOHNSON - EVINRUDE VOLVO - OMC - MERCRUISER Fishing Boats - Runabouts Pontoons - Trailer Repair Welding - Parts

623-937-9233 12405 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale

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ELECTRICAL

PAINTING

SUPERCHARGED

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Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Don't let the competition get all the leads!

623-329-2043

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED

If you have any questions regarding this training, contact: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov. Information regarding this training will also be available on the City’s website at: www.peoriaaz.gov/peoriasupport

español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250.

• Locks Rekeyed • Commercial Locks • Deadbolts • Auto Locks, Keys & Transponders • Safes • Security Products

Locks & Installed

United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 662-858-045

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English may be available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or email at: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov. Asistencia en

PROMPT, QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1978

TOTAL PACKAGE

The City of Peoria in collaboration with the Southwest Fair Housing Council will be providing a free fair housing webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A representative of Southwest Fair Housing Council will provide an overview of fair housing laws and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). Federal and Arizona law protects Peoria residents’ rights to have a place to live and makes it unlawful for any person to discriminate in connection with housing. Individuals may not be discriminated against in the purchase or rental of a dwelling because of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, familial status or nation origin.

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

CONCRETE / MASONRY

Family Owned & Operated Same Day Service Free Trip Charge with Repair

623-847-4600

ROC# 319202

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

appliancerepair4less.biz

623-208-4613

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español

www.borestoration-avondale.com 623-252-7965

PHARMACY Technician Training Programs From Ultimate Medical Academy Offer Quality Healthcare Education to Students 100% online.- Ultimate Medical Academy: 855-781-0908 (AzCAN)

Check OUR website for all major brands

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

623-546-7714

www.superchargedelectric.com

Advertise here for as low as $15/week! Call today 623-847-4600

Peoria Times

April 23, 2020

PLUMBING

Dobash PLUMBING, INC.

Quality Plumbing with Quality Service

REPAIR • REMODEL WATER/SEWER/GAS WATER HEATERS REMOVE & REPLACE

Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES

Michael Kite

602-329-2790 COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED Lic# C37R122566 L37-122567

“Licensed, bonded and insured” ROC #267604

623.878.1102

ROOFING

POOL SERVICES

AE&Sons All Complete Pool Remodeling

All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

Plastering, re-plaster & pebbles All types of custom plastering Dive-to-play pool conversion New Pool Builds We accept credit cards

FALL SPECIALS FREE Estimates BEST Prices

Your leaks stop here! www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758

www.aeandsons.com

623-418-9941 Se Habla Espanõl

SAME DAY SERVICE

WINDOWS

G & G DESIGN and REMODELING

Call 623-847-4600

• ROOM ADDITIONS • PATIO COVERS • KITCHENS & BATHS • FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

623-332-0672

Senior & Military Discounts

Is your house ready for a makeover? Building your dream house? We can help! • Replacement windows • New construction windows • Multi-slide - Bi-folding doors • Entry, french and patio doors • Barn doors & hardware • Interior doors and trim • Window covering and shutters Stop by our new showroom: 4454 E. Thomas Road ROC#179513

602-667-3667 Phoenix www.liwindow.com

SUN LAND ROOFING

We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts ROC#309706

Serving All Types of Roofing Tiles & Shingles Repair • Installation • Re-Roofing Clean, Prompt, Friendly and Professional Service FREE Estimates and Very Competitive Prices High Quality Experts

623-522-9322 ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

ROOFING

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

www.GGDesignRemodeling.com

Licensed * Bonded * Insured ROC #271402

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

602-505-8066 Cell

Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770

Honey-Do List Too Long? Check out the Business & Service Directory!

ROOFING

Almeida Roofing Inc.

Pools Plastering Co. LLC

REMODELING

480-338-4011

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

623.847.4600 PLUMBING

CLASSIFIEDS

602-471-2346 22 Years Experience

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626

All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006 phillipsroofing.org • phillipsroofing@cox.net

Peoria Times

April 23, 2020

THE TRADITIONAL ACADEMY AT BELLAIR

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ONLINE! Apply now at openenrollment.dvusd.org Select Bellair.

This traditional academy will provide: • Back-to–basics learning environment

• Opportunities for accelerated learning • Strong behavior expectations • A focus on citizenship and patriotism

2020

• Strong parent involvement & more

OPENING AUGUST 3, 2020 www.dvusd.org/Traditional 4701 W. Grovers Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85308