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eoria’s TYR Tactical and the Danish Ministry of Defense recently signed a $200 million contract that calls for providing soldiers with “the most state-of-the-art body armor system.” The agreement will have an impact of more than 100 advanced manufacturing jobs for TYR Tactical, allowing for higher economic growth for the next decade. “We have spent decades building strong relationships locally, nationally, and ones that span the globe,” said Jason Beck, TYR Tactical’s chief executive officer and founder.
TYR Tactical founders Jane Beck and Jason Beck; Maj. Kasper Riis, chief combat equipment branch; and Warrant Officer Class 1 Henrik Staal, discuss the deal. (TYR Tactical/Submitted)
“We have had the honor to serve the Danish military for over 10 years with our life-saving products and been extremely proud of how we have designed and manufactured the best in the world.” A candidate for Peoria mayor, Beck said Denmark has been an “incredible” partner in innovation. “Their commitment to providing the world’s best protection for their military SEE TYR PAGE 3
Historic artifacts in Peoria being returned, re-stored BY JORDAN ROGERS
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he city of Peoria and the Peoria Arizona Historical Society had maintained a relationship since the early 1990s to operate a public museum that both displayed and stored important historical artifacts. An internal dispute within the Peoria Arizona Historical Society, or PAHS, caused it to dissolve and forced the city to terminate the agreement at the Jan. 22, 2019, city council meeting. After the ruling, the historic artifacts,
documents and materials which had been under the care and protection of PAHS were left behind in the five city-leased buildings. From there, the city contracted consulting company Museum Pros, and its owner Michelle Reid, to decipher what exactly was in the buildings, stabilize them and properly store them. “What we did was we inventoried everything in those five buildings,” Reid said. “We maintained the database — and still do — with everything there. That includes as much information as we could find about it, like when it was donated, by
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whom, and where it had been on display.” The original lease between the city and PAHS included five city-leased buildings to be used by PAHS at a nominal rate. Those buildings were the Peoria Central School Museum, the Office Workshop, the Business and Government Museum, the Agricultural Museum and the Peoria Jail House. Reid said the items within those five buildings that were supposed to be closely cared for were in bad shape when her company took over. SEE ARTIFACTS PAGE 3
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personnel is incredible,” he added. “With this historic signing, we are thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with the Danish military and our friendship with the Danish people. Today is a day of celebration that we share with our friends from Denmark, the entire TYR family, and our incredible employees whose commitment to 100% quality control results in saving lives.” All of the tactical gear that Denmark will receive will be manufactured in Peoria. The body armor will be feature-rich and full coverage designed for the male and female anatomy. Extensive testing that has taken place over the years has been applied to the design of armor and carriers that will be used to outfit the Danish military.
TYR Tactical founders Jane Beck and Jason Beck; Maj. Kasper Riis, chief combat equipment branch; and Warrant Officer Class 1 Henrik Staal speak about the impact of the agreement. (TYR Tactical/Submitted)
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During the time in which city council was discussing the litigation between the two sides within PAHS, Reid and her company were in communication with both. She was under the impression there was going to be some sort of compromise. That didn’t happen. “We would have people from both sides of the board at the Peoria Historical Society stop in, and it was really heartbreaking,” she said. “Just kind of the story from them, and from both sides. I would say when the judge did order them dissolved, it was sort of a long time coming. But I don’t think that really negated any of the shock. “It’s a sad reality, and it happens seldom, but when it does, it’s devastating for any community.” Even though the situation was far from ideal, Reid credits the city and its ability and willingness to make sure the artifacts have been properly cared for the right way. “It would have been very easy for the city of Peoria to say, ‘Just throw it in boxes,’ but they didn’t,” she said. “They invested in acid-free materials; they invested in museum-appropriate storage and housing materials for everything there. So, taking good care of the artifacts while this process was going on was a priority for them, and
definitely for us.” When PAHS was in charge, it had digital records for the inventory of the artifacts, but Reid said her company never received those records. Now having led the charge in cleaning up the situation for the last two and a half years, Museum Pros has been working on re-creating an inventory. Reid said they have been successful in doing so through way of a database. The database is extremely detailed, including information on every time anything gets moved from one location to another. Reid expects it to become
public record when her contract with the city is up. “I believe strongly that the history of people is important in understanding who we are today, and hopefully Peoria will be able to continue that whether or not there is a specific historical society or a specific museum with that mission,” she said. “There are a lot of public history opportunities, and hopefully they’ll seize one or more of those.” Now that there is no longer a repository to showcase these artifacts, the SEE ARTIFACTS PAGE 5
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NEWS
May 19, 2022
Video address highlights city’s achievements BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Staff Writer
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ayor Cathy Carlat wrapped up her 2022 State of the City address tour of seven community events, reaching more than 600 residents. Carlat, whose final term as mayor ends in January, highlighted significant growth in Peoria under her watch via video. “Peoria has grown — and continues to grow — fast,” Carlat said. “A critical part of my job is to plan for our future, to ensure we remain a safe and vibrant community. This recognition and commitment to elevating our city is what propelled my journey with Peoria.” The video celebrates the addition of 30 public safety positions to stay ahead of growth; a renovation and modernization of the Peoria Main Library; and business, infrastructure and water system expansions. During her time as mayor, Carlat served as president of Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. She relished the role. “Although the drought and condi-
Mayor Cathy Carlat reached more than 600 residents by touring around the area delivering her State of the City address. (File photo)
tions on the Colorado River are serious, Peoria’s forward-thinking leadership, diverse water portfolio and prudent water policies have positioned
us well to assure a safe and reliable water future, which is why we continue to make progress on expanding reclaimed water infrastructure to our entire city,” she said. The video also acknowledged the city’s accolades, including two AAA bond ratings and awards for the quality of life it provides. “These rankings validate our achievements,” Carlat said. She added that 54% of the annual general fund is directed toward public safety, and those significant investments have led to improvements in the police and fire-medical departments. She’s proud that the city’s call for service and crime rates have been trending downward since 2016. Carlat started an ambulance service under her leadership and said a sixth ambulance will be coming to Peoria’s force shortly. “Statistics like these aren’t happenstance,” Carlat said. “We prioritize the safety of community and take action to support our first responders, helping them stay ahead of national trends and safety measures.” She also discussed the improvements
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Peoria is drought ready
The water levels at Lake Mead, which serves as the water reservoir for the Lower Colorado River Basin, are declining and have triggered a tier-one shortage declaration. That said, Peoria has plans in place if the conditions continue to worsen. Approximately 34% of Peoria’s water supply is from the Colorado River/CAP Canal, and the city uses 61% of its available CAP supply, storing the rest underground. Info: peoriaaz.gov/droughtready
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The city of Peoria is offering summer swim lessons at the Sunrise, Centennial and Peoria pools. Lessons start Monday, May 23, and registration for residents and nonresidents are open. The cost for residents is $25 per lesson, while nonresidents pay $31. Info: 623-773-7137, aquatics@ peoriaaz.gov
Register for Peoria’s Youth Fire Academy
The Peoria Fire-Medical Department is holding its Youth Fire Academy Monday, June 27, to Thursday, June 30. Teens ages 16 to 19 can learn about the fire service. Topics include search and rescue, team building, hose stream management, educational opportunities, CPR, vehicle extrication, rappelling, ladder operations, physical training, communications, engine company operations and personal protective equipment. Lunch will be provided. The academy is free, but registration is required. Info: peoriaaz.gov
in the city’s public parks. Country Meadows, Sonoran Mountain Ranch and Rio Vista parks were tapped to receive major fundamental improvements. Paloma Park was awarded an outstanding facility award by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. She said she hopes more parks and amenities open after her term ends. Protecting Peoria’s distinct and diverse landscape is another of the city’s success. “Peoria’s story is woven through a remarkable Sonoran Desert landscape that is like no other, and it’s critical that we protect this resource,” she said. When Carlat began her journey as Peoria’s first full-time mayor in 2015, she knew she had a lot of work ahead of her. At the end of the day, she feels like she, along with city staff, made that happen. “I acknowledged how bold my agenda was, but despite the work that was ahead of us, standing here today in my last year as your mayor, I can say with exceptional pride that together we accomplished all that we set out to do, and so much more,” Carlat said. PT
Monday Night Melodies returns to library
Monday Night Melodies is back at the Peoria Main Library from 6 to 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month. The library will play host to an hour of free music that includes the genres of country, bluegrass, folk, oldies and ethnic. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performers are Cimarron Sidekicks and Flashback on May 23; Lost Earbuds and Halfway Home on June 13; and Joe Felzer and the Barnetts on June 27. Info: peoriaaz.gov PT
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city is looking to return what it can. As some of the items were donated, the city is currently looking into returning each of the items that had a donor name attached to it. Reid said roughly 50% of all donated items have been returned. Items that were initially on display varied from city documents to a pharmacy collection, old farm machinery and even an old disc roller. Reid said her company typically deals with museums being built, not being dissolved, so this case is a sad one for her. “I’ve been doing this a very long time, and what breaks my heart is that a museum is there for the public; it’s there for the community that it serves,” she said. “For Peoria to not have that repository anymore is not great.” The city is taking a poor situation and turning into something that can be positive, Reid said. The city’s readiness to provide her company with whatever it has needed to be successful has been a huge help.
With another two months left on her contract with the city, as city council approved a two-month extension on May 3, Reid is hopeful that the history of the city of Peoria can once again be showcased. “What I’m thrilled about, though, is that the city — and I can’t say it enough — they’ve taken all the right steps to try to do this the right way and take a really bad situation and be as respectful to the donors into the community as they can,” Reid said. “I don’t think the history of Peoria is going to go away anytime soon, and that’s because people think it’s important and that’s been refreshing to me, even though this has been a tough job to manage.” PT CHECK US OUT AND LIKE PEORIA TIMES ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW @PEORIATIMES ON TWITTER.
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May 19, 2022
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Disagreement discredited as ‘disinformation’ BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist
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hrough the mists of memory comes this observation from the now-retired Washington Post columnist Robert J. Samuelson: “When one side deliberately distorts and misstates the arguments of the other, the intent is not to debate, but to destroy.” Samuelson’s mid-1990s assertion came to mind following the recent announcement that the Department of Homeland Security is establishing a “Disinformation Governing Board,” or DGB. Talk about a “pot-meet-kettle” mo-
ment! The imagination calls forth similar absurdities: Picture Hugh Hefner in his heyday, taking vows of chastity. Or Bill Clinton announcing that he will forswear “senior statesman status” to devote the rest of his days to marriage counseling. Or Martha Stewart disclosing that she’s really a “hoarder” rather than the “doyenne of domesticity.” The difference, of course, is that the Secretary of Homeland Security remains adamant in ignoring the abundance of absurdity that accompanied his announcement. But the willful ignorance of Alejandro Mayorkas doesn’t dissuade wizened Washington observers from offering an accurate
assessment of what’s really going on here. In a word, politics. How best to put tax dollars to work to discredit political opponents? Just claim that those opponents are disseminating disinformation… dangerous disinformation. And so, for the “public good,” not to mention its own political advantage, the left rises to say those on the right are wrong and must face consequences — consequences far beyond losing elections. Obviously, this isn’t politics as usual. It is a threat to our constitutional republic. Disagreement wasn’t always viewed as dangerous or deceitful. For most of our history, it was considered the
principle that underpinned our political process. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the greatest fighting force ever assembled in defeating one of the most evil regimes the world has ever known, was eventually promoted by the American people from general of the army to commander-in-chief. Upon taking the oath of office as our 34th president in January 1953, the man who had just assumed the position widely regarded as the “most powerful on Earth” appealed to an even higher power. “May cooperation be permitted,” Ike prayed, “and be the mutual aim of SEE DISINFORMATION PAGE 8
Only the victim should deserve our sympathy BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
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he man who raped and murdered Deana Bowdoin was put to death by the state of Arizona on May 11 at 10:30 a.m. This was 44 years, four months and four days after the homicide in question — or about 44 years too long by my reckoning. Even so, this column has little to do with Deana’s killer. This piece is about a 21-year-old girl subtracted from the world decades too soon, a young woman for whom there were no candlelight vigils this week, no protesters, no legal motions long enough to deforest the state. That’s the thing about the anti-death-penalty conversation: All the focus is on the wrong loss of life, the
wrong final heartbeat. The only death I mourn here is Deana’s. The ASU coed was mere hours from graduation on Jan. 7, 1978, courtesy of three stab wounds and strangulation with a belt. “When you think about it, you think how could this possibly have happened to this cute, good little girl?” Deana’s mother, Bobbie, told the local ABC TV station back almost 15 years ago. “How could somebody treat her like that? And it hurts. It hurts a lot.” Bobbie died in 2009 after a fight with cancer. Deana’s father, Dean, lived nine more years before he passed at age 86. Justice for Deana took more time than they had. One wonders what Deana would have given this world had she lived deep into adulthood, say as long as the man who snuffed out her life. He was allowed to live until age 66 and still managed never to contribute a single
thing to mankind. If only Deana had been given the time he was gifted with, the oxygen, the attention. She graduated with honors from Camelback High School. A debutante for the Phoenix Honors Cotillion, she went on to ASU, where she was about to graduate with a degree in marketing management. Perhaps Deana would have become an attorney or a diplomat — she’d already taken the law school admissions exam and the Foreign Service test — or maybe she’d have returned to Europe, where she had and lived with her family, to pursue a career in international marketing. That we will never know compounds the tragedy of her murder. We do know how Deana’s sister feels. Leslie Bowdoin James has been eloquent about the long wait her family endured before a lethal needle finally slipped past the killer’s flesh.
As Leslie put it to reporters a few minutes after the execution: “Forty-three and 20: the number of hearings and the number of years I have attended since the indictment. Thirteen: the number of women that this inmate victimized. One and zero: the number of sisters I had up until, and after, Jan. 7, 1978.” Outside the state prison in Florence, those who oppose the death penalty bemoaned the unfairness of it all. They carried signs for the killer. Nowhere was the name Deana Bowdoin mentioned. We forget the dead all too soon, but let this 21-year-old girl be remembered far longer than the trash who ended her life. She had amber eyes and long dirty blonde hair, plank-straight and parted down the middle. A poet, some of her writing made the local newspaper after SEE SYMPATHY PAGE 9
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Everyone can appreciate a winner BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist
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h, Rich Strike, how we love thee! The underdog who stunned the racing world! The horse who barely had an opportunity to run in the Kentucky Derby and was only given a spot through default of another horse. The biggest longshot to win the derby in the modern era. The winning horse that was outmatched, dismissed, given an 80-1 shot to win. There was nothing in his previous races that suggested he had a chance. Well, his original owners gave him up for a mere $30,000, not like the million-plus-dollar colts that were “born to win.” And against all odds, the racing world
was turned upside down. Throw your hats off, ladies! Spit out that mint julep. Something great just happened. Running from the outside post, in a field of 20, Rich Strike was behind when the opening quarter was run by the leading horses at a blistering pace. The fastest opening quarter in the race’s history, set up a possibility for a late closer. Horses, like cars, simply can run out of gas. At the pace of 21.78 seconds in the first quarter mile, the horses leading the pack were at a supersonic speed that could not be sustained. Riding at the outside and the back of the field, Rich Strike’s jockey started methodically angling to the inside position along the rail. And history was made. The racing world thought that the top prize might go to Zandon or Epicenter, elite horses deemed best by handicappers. Instead, it went to a chestnut colt
named Rich Strike, which was beyond reason, logical handicapping or lucid dreams. This horse hadn’t run a race in six months and came to the derby on a five-race losing streak. He was down on his luck, had few chances to seriously compete with the “champions” in the ring. Imagine about 150,000 people roaring at Churchill Downs and becoming eerily quiet momentarily as the longshot of the century goes tearing past the two lead horses. Whoa! Is this happening? From last to first? When Rich Strike blazed across the finish line, fans erupted, joyful cries (especially from those who placed a bet on Rich Strike), squeals and laughter ran through the hallowed stands of Churchill Downs. We probably know what it feels like to be driving on I-17 with everyone going
full speed, almost bumper to bumper, at 70 mph. It can be scary and requires focus! Now imagine sitting on a horse, in a thick pack of 20, going about 35 mph around that final turn of the derby, with dirt flying, traffic closing in, a crowd screaming, and then accelerating to weave in and out of tight spaces. Oh, yeah, this is a bit different than my trail-riding days on my old horse, Baxter. He did like to run (on occasion), but I think his pace was more like 5 minutes for a quarter mile, not 21 seconds. We don’t even have to like horse racing to appreciate a winner. This is the American story that we love: believe, give it your all, never give up and dreams can come true. PT Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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READER’S VIEWPOINTS LETTER TO THE EDITOR
‘Real’ facts about police department Editor: The mayor recently wrote an op-ed piece referencing the Peoria Police Department titled “Know the facts: Peoria Police Department.” Unfortunately, and purely for political purposes, the mayor omitted key facts. Let’s start with the dramatic rise in violent crime in our city. Aggravated assaults are up 30%, according to the data at the FBI Uniform Crime Report, crime data explorer website, which is information provided by the Peoria Police Department to the FBI and is public record. In 2019, there were 250 aggravated assault cases; in 2020, there were 327. Homicides are up 333.33%. In 2019, the city had four homicide cases. In 2020, there were three. But in 2021, the city of Peoria saw 13 homicides, including a mass shooting on the 101 that killed one person in Peoria and injured 12 innocent civilians throughout the West Valley. This information is supported by the Peoria Police Department. Violent crime is up 15.72%. According to the FBI Uniformed Crime report crime data explorer website, in 2019, there were 407 violent crimes in the city. In 2020, that number rose to 471. (2020 is the last year data is available from the FBI). Again, for political purposes, these facts were omitted from the mayor’s op-ed. Yet, there are real, verifiable
facts. They are public record. To leave these facts out is shameful. In the op-d, the mayor stated that “keeping the citizens of Peoria safe is a top priority.” Really? That’s easy to say and convenient politically, but the facts clearly state otherwise. For years, perhaps more than 10 years, our public safety as a whole has been understaffed and under-resourced, and this has led to long response times that put you and your family at risk. Let’s look at the facts. Not a priority: Political games, incompetence and failure to manage. Peoria police manpower has been a concern for a long time. The mayor said in her op-ed, “We examine staffing levels consistently and we add to the department when and where necessary.” Really? If this were the case, then why did the mayor and council have to make a never-before midyear adjustment to police staffing levels at the Jan. 4, 2022, council meeting? Keep in mind, just six short months prior, they approved the budget with little concern for public safety staffing. Dramatic adjustments to make up shortcomings of this magnitude in public safety are not a cause for gloating; rather, it is an embarrassing admission of incompetence. Not a priority: Peoria staffing falls way below national and regional average. Peoria is way below the nationwide average for sworn staffing levels. According to the FBI’s uniform crime
report, crime data explorer website, nationwide, the average for sworn staffing is 2.4 per 1,000 in population. The average officer per 1,000 population in Arizona is 1.7. Regionally, the city of Phoenix funds 3,125 sworn offices for a population of 1.62 million. That’s a 1.93 ratio of sworn officers per 1,000 population. Peoria isn’t even close to the regional or national average. Not a priority: Another example of police staffing not being a priority. For example, let’s look at the facts for what has been budgeted for patrol officer over the four years. In the city of Peoria’s FY budget 2019, there were 153. That’s right, the city has one fewer patrol officers budgeted than it had four years ago — and this is despite explosive population growth. Not a priority: Response times far exceed the greater Phoenix area. This has been the case for over a decade. As recently as Aug. 17, 2021, Deputy Chief Steele highlighted long response times in his presentation to the city council. In this presentation, Steele pointed out that Peoria police response times to emergency calls average 7 minutes. In the same presentation, he highlighted the average response time from police departments across the Valley to be 4 minutes and 50 seconds. Slow response times are a direct result of understaffing. To be clear, and why every citizen should care, response times can literally be a matter of life and death for you and your loved ones.
Not a priority: False funding statements. The mayor commented at the city council meeting on Jan. 4 they were able to do this now because they received $6 million additional from state-shared revenue due to the population increase to 191,000, an increase of 24% from 2010-20. She said the money was now there to make the increase. In the same presentation, the city showed a revenue chart with increased revenue year after year commensurate with the population growth. The fact is, the money has always been there. Public safety simply hasn’t been a priority. Career politicians play politics with our safety during an election year. Voters understand this game. That is why they will look for fresh leaders this year, just as the police officers have. Voters should join the Arizona Police Association (APA), the City of Peoria Police Supervisors Association (COPPS), the Peoria Police Officers Association (PPOA), and the rank-and-file officers who have all unanimously voted to endorse Jason Beck for mayor. With an open mayor seat, we need someone with a fresh vision, with expertise in law enforcement, and who will always put safety first. Not just during the election year.
2008 presidential campaign, continues on that mission as an ex-president. Appearing at an April symposium sponsored by his comrades at The Atlantic and the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics titled “Disinformation and the Erosion of Democracy,” Obama couldn’t resist indulging in some rhetorical misdirection of his
own. Seeking to inoculate himself from what he was about to suggest, the former president asserted, “I am close to a First Amendment absolutist.” Then, the self-described “absolutist” absolutely declared war on free speech, calling to “put in place a combination of regulatory measures
and industry norms that leave intact the opportunity for these platforms to make money, but say to them that, there, there, there’s certain practices that we are not, that we don’t think are good for our society and we’re gonna discourage.”
Joe Clure Executive Director Arizona Police Association Peoria
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those who, under the concepts of our Constitution, hold to differing political faiths.” Sixty-nine years later, it can no longer be taken as an article of faith that the left still accepts the most basic of our constitutional concepts. Barack Obama, who vowed to “fundamentally change America” in his
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What are those “certain practices” Obama doesn’t think “are good for our society”? Why, any efforts to oppose the leftist vision of a fundamentally transformed America! Thus, the establishment of the “Disinformation Governing Board,” more accurately described in Orwellian fashion as a real-life “Ministry of Truth.” Perhaps seeking its own inoculation, the Washington Post featured an article from Glenn Kessler, its designated “fact checker,” calling out the assertion of DHS Secretary Mayorkas that the illegal aliens he allows in the United States are promptly deported. Kessler described that claim as “mostly false.” Thus far, that publication has remained silent on the establishment of
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JUDGE’S OPINION — King Features the DGB. But if the Post truly believes that “Democracy dies in darkness,” there’s one direct action the newspaper could take immediately: Bring Robert J. Samuelson out of retirement.
J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 19952007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress. 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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her death, 44 long years ago. “Parents and friends (with good intention)/ Beg ‘slow down!’ But I just can’t mention/ Why summer’s magic has its hold on me/ I am too enveloped; can’t be set free/ So while I am both young and innocently aware/ I will exist in summer and be safe in its care.”
Not safe enough, as it turns out. Deana Bowdoin was lost to a killer and to time but never, ever forgotten. PT David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Calvary Chapel Arrowhead is seeing new congregants and made improvements to the existing facilities. (NAI/Submitted)
lease totaling more than $500,000. Calvary Chapel Arrowhead was looking to move its church to a more dynamic and capable set of facilities while remaining in Peoria. Smith assists and serves churches in acquiring new buildings and in leasing part or all of their existing facilities, supports owner churches in creating new revenue sources from partial and/ or part-time leasing of their facilities, creates strategies to repurpose buildings to accommodate places of worship, consolidates, and assists with the sale and disposition of properties and facilities for churches of all sizes and SEE LEASE PAGE 11
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styles. Smith also brings in smaller churches to sometimes share space on off-Sabbath days at market rental rates “Another option for a struggling church that is facing diminishing congregational growth is a sale leaseback in which a church sells its property, banks its equity or uses it to rebuild ministries, and then leases the property back from the new owner/landlord,” Smith said. “This is a message that is being heard in church real estate but not acted on often enough to date. “The strategy is to bring in another church entity as buyer or a specific investor profile that will encourage a challenged church to look to achieve a strategic transaction known as a sale leaseback. The more traditional approach to capturing inflated equity in a church facility is to sell and seek to either lease or buy a smaller facility, thus lowering expenses while recapitalizing a church’s financial position.” Built in the 1994, the 6,670-squarefoot property features traditional
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ational Safe Boating Week arrives May 21 to May 27 with an annual reminder for boaters to champion recreational boating safety all summer long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests that boat owners need to know about three recent U.S. Coast Guard regulations that have changed, what’s needed to be carried aboard, and how a vessel is to be operated at higher speeds. Fire extinguishers As of April 20, the USCG enacted a regulation allowing it to enforce fire extinguishers having a 12-year expiration from the date of manufacture. Additionally, while the new regulation does not change the type, quantity or requirement for Coast Guard-approved fire extinguishers aboard, it does specify the minimum Underwriter Laboratory (UL) classification of extinguishers to be carried aboard certain vessels — depending on the boat’s model year. Vessels on the water today that are less than 26 feet and model year 2017 or older may continue to carry older, dated or undated “B-I” or “B-II” disposable extinguishers. However, when they are no longer serviceable or have reached 12 years of age since manufacture, they must be replaced with newer-class “5-B” or greater extinguishers. Boats less than 26 feet and 2018 model year or newer must carry unexpired “5-B,” “10-B” or “20-B” fire extinguishers. Having older “B-I” and “B-II” types do not meet the new
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Electronic visual distress signals (eVDSD) Solving the disposal problem of expired pyrotechnic flares, newer electronic visual distress signal devices (eVDSD) use either a white or combination of orange-red/ cyan LED lights with infrared (for rescuers with night vision) and are now U.S. Coast Guard approved. However, for daytime distress situations Engine cutoff switches are often activated by a Boat fire extinguishers expiration date can be you’ll still need to lanyard connected to the operator that, when two or four digits — if it is two, as in 08, that carry aboard an orpulled, stops the boat’s engine. (National Safe means 2008. ange distress flag to Boating Council/Submitted) avoid carrying pyrotechnic devices. vice installed at the helm or on an out- eVDSD prices start at about $100 for carriage requirements. board engine or have wireless ECOS, the white light version. Also keep in mind every visual disor (2) boats manufactured beginning Engine cutoff switch tress signal requires regular inspecAs of April 1 last year, boat opera- January 2020. Exceptions to the ECOS require- tion and maintenance. Batteries are tors have been required to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wire- ment include if the main helm of the an eVDSD’s potential Achilles heel, less engine cutoff switch (ECOS) on vessel is in an enclosed cabin or the so replace them every season. Old certain vessels less than 26 feet when vessel is not operating on plane or at eVDSD batteries can be cycled into a traveling on plane or above displace- displacement speed. Low-speed activ- flashlight at home — where your life ities such as fishing or docking do not potentially is not at stake. PT ment speed. These vessels include (1) boats that require use of an ECOS. The vessel have a functioning engine cutoff de- operator is also exempt if the boat’s
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lendale native Brian Kohatsu is a late bloomer when it comes to comedy. Friends and family frequently complimented him on his humor, but he didn’t take advantage of that talent until he was 38. Now he’s traveled the country. Kohatsu is headed back home Friday, May 20, to play a weekend’s worth of shows with Chris Cope at Westgate Entertainment District’s Stir Crazy Comedy Club. “I’m a clean comic,” said the Apollo High School graduate who now lives in Sun City. “I do some observational stuff, pop culture stuff. I’m 53, so it’s more for our generation. I play more to my age. It’s not that younger people will not get it. They just have to ask the older people they’re with.” The topics of his stage banter are sometimes his pro golfer wife, Cary, and his two children. Kohatsu has more to celebrate than his upcoming shows. Earlier this month, Dry Bar Comedy released his first comedy special, “Japanese Bed-
Sun City resident Brian Kohatsu will open for Chris Cope at Stir Crazy Comedy Club in the Westgate Entertainment District on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21. (Aaron Beaubien/Submitted)
time Story.” “It’s been tough to get out during the pandemic, so it’s great that my Dry Bar special will introduce me to a whole new audience,” Kohatsu said. Fans can watch the special for free by downloading the Dry Bar Comedy+ app and using the promo code BRIANKOHATSU to get the first month free. Before he jumped on stage, Kohatsu started a video production company at age 20. In his early 30s, he started appearing on a syndicated radio show doing imitations and sketches. When the station folded, he took improv classes until he felt he had the talent to embark on his own. “It’s the perfect introduction to comedy,” he said about improv. “With other people,
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Winery 101 Peoria, 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 101, Peoria, 5 p.m., free, winery101. com 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.
Sew Smart Sewing Club WEDNESDAYS
Join the sewing club on Wednesdays for fun, laughter and sewing. Participants are invited to use the library’s machines or bring their own. Experienced adults 18 and older are invited. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., peoriaaz.gov
Honey Tasting SATURDAYS
Honey Hive Farms hosts tastings at its farm every Saturday. At the event, attendees are invited to taste and purchase honey that is produced in Arizona. Employees are happy to answer any questions regarding their bees and honey-making process. Honey Hive Farms, 14611 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. free, honeyhivefarms.com
Momma’s Organic Market SATURDAYS
Featuring food trucks, local artisans and fresh produce, among others, this weekly farmers market gives locals the chance to shop local and shop fresh. Taking place near Dillard’s, new vendors grace this event weekly. Admission is free, and furry friends are allowed if they’re on a leash. Cash and cards are accepted as methods of payment, and the market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Peoria, 8 a.m., free, arrowheadtownecenter.com
Live Music at Winery 101 Peoria THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS
Winery 101 Peoria is pairing vino with live music this month. Anyone is welcome to join, and reservations are not required. From 5 to 7 p.m., wine by the glass is $1 off, and bottles are 10% off during the live music performances. Tastings will not be available during the live music.
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“Ghost the Musical” THROUGH MAY 29
“Ghost the Musical” has hit the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage. The musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Ticket prices vary depending on package and age group, and dinner is provided if the “adult dinner and performance” ticket is purchased. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, tickets start at $45, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., azbroadwaytheatre.com
City Council Meeting MAY 17
Peoria City Council’s regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. Meeting agenda and information are available at peoriaaz.gov/council. For those unable to attend in person, city council meetings and study sessions are broadcast live through Cox channel 11, the city’s Facebook page, and Digital Peoria’s YouTube page. Peoria Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, free, 6 p.m., peoriaaz.gov/ council
Between the Covers Book Group MAY 17
Between the Covers Book Club meets another third Tuesday of the month. This time, the group will discuss “Distant Shore” by Karen Kingsbury. Newcomers are welcome. Free to attend, but it is also offered in a virtual format. To register for the event contact Cathy Coffman via phone at 623-773-8650, or email at cathy. coffman@peoriaaz.gov. Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free, 6 p.m., peoria.polarislibrary.com
Ask a Master Gardener MAY 21
Have questions about your garden? Volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will be available to answer questions for the public regarding plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques,
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pest management and problem diagnosis, among other topics. Those who are interested may bring insect specimens for advice and identification. Sunrise Mountain Library, 22109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov
Veterans Flag Walk MAY 21
The City of Peoria Veterans Memorial Board is partnering with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee to host the Veterans Flag Walk at Paloma Community Park. After the flag walk, Package from Home will assembly boxes for active members of the military. Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, free, 7 to 10 a.m., peoriaaz.gov
Monday Night Melodies MAY 23
A free concert, Monday Night Melodies features a variety of music genres ranging from ethnic to bluegrass in the Peoria Main Library’s Willow Room. Cimarron Sidekicks will perform on May 23. Doors open for the concert at 5:30 p.m. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, free, 6 to 7 p.m., peoria. polarislibrary.com
Time for Crafting for Adults Club MAY 28
This is a club perfect for those who enjoy crochet, knitting or sewing. On the second and fourth Saturdays of May, the Time for Crafting Adults Club offers participants the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other crafting enthusiasts. Needlecrafters of all skill level are welcome, but interested parties must be at least 18 years old. Sunrise Mountain Library, 22109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 11 a.m., free, peoriaaz.gov
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hroughout history, clarity has been a rarity. Joseph Pulitzer once said the following about writing to readers. “Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.” When I read Pulitzer’s quote, it’s as if Paul, the writer of the Book of Romans, had mentored Pulitzer about writing. Why do I think this? Because this is how Paul wrote the Book of Romans for his Roman audience. They appreciated and admired the form in which Paul wrote it. It was a more Roman (Western) way of writing. The reason why people today have trouble reading the Book of Romans is we aren’t living in the Roman context and times. In his introduction to Romans in the Message Bible, author Eugene Peterson enlightens us about Paul’s letter to the Romans. I quote him below. It’s a perfect example of what Pulitzer says about writing to an audience. “The event that split history into ‘before and after’ and changed the world took place about 30 years before Paul wrote this letter. The event — the life, death and resurrection of Jesus — took place in a remote corner of the extensive Roman Empire: the province of Judea in Palestine. Hardly anyone noticed, certainly no one in busy and powerful Rome. “And when this letter arrived in Rome, hardly anyone read it, certainly no one of influence. There was so much to read in Rome — imperial decrees, exquisite poetry, finely crafted moral
philosophy — all of which were world class. And yet, in no time, as such things go, this letter left all those other writings in the dust. Paul’s letter to the Romans has had a far larger impact on its readers than the volumes of all those Roman writers put together. “The quick rise of this letter to a peak of influence is extraordinary, written as it was by an obscure Roman citizen without connections. But when we read it for ourselves, we begin to realize that it is the letter itself that is truly extraordinary and that no obscurity in writer or readers could have kept it obscure for long. “The letter to the Romans is a piece of exuberant and passionate thinking. This is the glorious life of the mind enlisted in the service of God. Paul takes the well-witnessed and devoutly believed fact of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth and thinks through its implications. How does it happen that in the death and resurrection of Jesus, world history took a new direction, and at the same moment, the life of every man, woman and child on the planet was eternally affected? What is
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God up to? What does it mean that Jesus ‘saves’? What’s behind all this, and where is it going? “These are questions that drive Paul’s thinking. Paul’s mind is supple and capacious. He takes logic and argument, poetry and imagination, Scripture and prayer, creation and history and experience, and weaves them into this letter that has become the premier document of Christian theology.” Excellent writing, huh? I hope Peterson’s short introduction motivates you to read the book of Romans. It’s as relevant now as it was then. If you are new to the Bible, read Romans in the Message version of the Bible. The Message Bible is a contemporary rendering of the Bible from the original languages, crafted to present its tone, rhythm, events and ideas in everyday speech. There are 16 chapters in Romans. Every chapter has a unique focus relevant then and relevant now. Today, let’s walk through the first eight chapters of the Roman road in short snippet form. Chapter 1 was written to the Gentiles (non-Jewish people), in this case, the Romans. Paul reveals what happens
when Gentiles ignore God. It leads to a downward spiral in national and individual power and status. Romans was a prophetic alert to Rome not to become shipwrecked like other civilizations in past times who ignored God. Chapter 2 was written for the Jewish people. God reveals to the Jewish people that, just because they are religious, they are not better than other people. Paul says God is kind, but God is not soft. Religion can’t make you right with God. Christ does. Chapter 3 Paul summarizes that the Jews and the Gentiles are both in the same sinking boat because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Chapter 4 declares that the way to escape sin’s wages and access God’s grace and eternal life is through faith in Jesus. At birth, everyone is given the power to believe; therefore, all people have access to God. Chapter 5 implores us to enter what God wants for us, that is, for us to be right with him. We don’t change our-
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Jehovah’s Witnesses keep congregants active, safe BY JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
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ddie Alvarado would rarely go more than a few days without knocking on a door or visiting a Bible student as part of his volunteer ministry. That abruptly changed in the spring of 2020 when Jehovah’s Witnesses suspended their in-person public ministry, meetings and large conventions. Two years later, Alvarado of Phoenix said: “The ministry work during these times has kept us busier than I thought.” Multiple times a week he reaches out with a Bible-based message of hope to the Phoenix community. Alvarado participates in this work regularly, writing letters, calling people, sending text messages and using video conference. “I have (been in constant) contact for over a year (with) an older gentleman in his 70s, and we have Biblical conversations weekly,” he added. With this historic change, the number of Jehovah’s Witnesses grew 3% in the United States in 2021 alone, matching the most significant increase for the organization over the past decade and the second-largest percentage increase since 1990. “Staying active in our ministry while remaining safe has had a powerful preserving effect on our congregants and
number of people participating in their volunteer preaching work, increased attendance in video conference meetings and more than 171,000 new beEddie Alvarado and his wife enjoy Bible-based discussions with lievers baptized. members of their Phoenix community. (Jehovah’s Witnesses/ In the past two Submitted) years, more than 400,000 have communities,” said Robert Hendriks, been baptized worldwide. Some whose ministry or attendance U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnessat religious services had slowed bees. “The wise decision not to premature- cause of age and poor health said they ly resume in-person activities has unit- feel reenergized with the convenience ed us and protected lives while com- of virtual meetings and a home-based forting many people in great need. The ministry. By sharing the Bible’s hope remoteresults speak for themselves.” For congregants like Alvarado, the ly, the fewer than 3,000 Jehovah’s Witvirtual pivot has meant trading his nesses in Alaska can rapidly preach bookbag for a landline, laptop, tablet across the 586,000 square miles of and smartphone and his walking shoes for slippers. His tools have changed, but his message is the same. He regularly shares scriptures with dozens of community members and offers free Bible courses via telephone and video conference. Last year, the international organization reported all-time peaks in the
their sparsely populated state. “We’re talking to more people in a day than we did in a month,” said Marlene Sadowski of Ketchikan. The official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, translated into more than 1,000 languages, has also leveraged the organization’s outreach. After starting a free self-paced Bible course on jw.org in December 2019, Lisa Owen requested a free, interactive Bible study over video conference. She was one of nearly 20,000 baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses last year in the United States in private settings, including backyard swimming pools, tubs and even rivers. “Jw.org gave me somewhere to learn, somewhere to land, and to start living the way God wants me to. It taught me so much,” said Owen of Moriarty, New Mexico. To start an online Bible study course, receive a visit or attend a virtual meeting locally, visit jw.org. PT
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selves; God changes us from the inside out by grace (unearned favor from God) through faith in Jesus. Chapter 6 elevates us from our worldly condition to our heavenly position in Jesus and self-sufficiency to God’s sufficiency. We are under new management. Chapter 7 declares that all believers will be torn between our old ways and our new God ways for a while. Christlikeness is a process. It will require perseverance. Chapter 8 answers the question of Christian living. The solution is living life on God’s terms, not ours. We don’t have to live life under a black, low-ly-
ing cloud. God is for us, not against us. How was that for a road trip? I hope you will invest time in reading the book of Romans. All God is saying is give me and my peace a chance. 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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week camp that begins Monday, July 11, and ends Friday, July 29, for ages 7 to 17. Its cost is $675. Before and after care is also available for each of these camps at an additional $80 per week. ‘Imagination Series Camps’ “Imagination Series Camps” is three camps. Imagination Camp No. 1 is for ages 3 to 6 and is Tuesday, May 31, to Friday, June 3. Its cost is $165. Imagination Camp No. 2 is for ages 6 to 9 from Tuesday, July 5, to Friday, July 8. Its cost is $165. Imagination Camp No. 3 is for ages 3 to 6 from Monday, Aug. 1, to Friday, Aug. 5. Its cost is $190. Before care is available for the
Imagination Series Camps at an additional $40 per week. Summer workshop camps The summer workshop series is highlighted by nine single-day camps from Tuesday, July 5, to Friday, July 8. Workshops offered on Tuesday, July 5, will feature dance and acting improv for ages 13 to 17. Workshops on Wednesday, July 6, cover Broadway choreography and a vocal performance workshop for ages 10 to 17. Workshops on Thursday, July 7, focus on auditioning and special effects makeup for ages 10 to 17. These workshops for those ages 13 and older are $50 per session except
for the teen daylong class listed. There is a discount of $50 if six or more youth workshops are purchased. There is also a workshop on Friday, July 8, that encompasses directing, costumes and stagecraft for ages 15 to 17 and costs $95. Adult dance improv workshop An adult dance improv workshop on Tuesday, July 5, is for ages 18 and up for $50. All camps and workshops are offered this summer at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. To register, visit theaterworks.org/ summer-works-camps. PT
Annual Peoria Reads program set for 7th year attendees can enter additional drawings for prizes.
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ayor Cathy Carlat unveiled Peoria’s annual summer literacy program, “Peoria Reads: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader.” Its seventh consecutive year runs from Wednesday, June 1, to Sunday, July 31. The free program encourages the city’s youth to read over the summer. “Helping our children acquire a love of reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime, and I’m excited to kick off the summer with this valuable reading program,” Carlat said. “With fun events and several opportunities to win great prizes over the next couple months, I hope families join us on this reading adventure.” Peoria Reads participants can earn raffle tickets and the chance to win prizes if they read for at least 20 min-
utes a day. Drawings are held mid-program and at the end. To track reading progress, participants can pick up a bookmark at the Peoria Main Library, at 8463 W. Monroe Street, or the Sunrise Mountain Library, at 21109 N. 98th Avenue. The completed bookmark is submitted for an opportunity to win the prizes. These prizes include book sets, gift cards and digital reading tablets donated to the Peoria Public Library. In addition, there will be events throughout the summer during which
“Dive Into Reading” with Peoria Aquatics Sunrise Pool: 21321 N. 86th Drive Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Free admission with popsicles and a water safety demonstration will be included. “You Have the Right to Read” with the Peoria Police Department Sunrise Mountain Library: 21109 N. 98th Avenue 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16 The SWAT Mobile Command Unit will be available to learn about police equipment. “Reading is Hot” with the Peoria Fire-Medical Department Peoria Main Library: 8463 W. Monroe Avenue
9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30 Be a junior firefighter and get to spray a firefighter hose. “Touch a Truck” with the Public Works Department Peoria Community Center: 8335 W. Jefferson Street 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14 The department’s vehicles, like a garbage truck and a street sweeper, will be available to see. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts 10580 N. 83rd Drive 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 28 TheaterWorks will host a character meet and greet with author Junie B. Jones, along with games and giveaways. For more information, visit peoriaaz. gov/library. PT
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AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FY 2023 BUDGET (INCLUDING SUCH STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES) REQUIRED BY A.R.S. §§ 48-716 AND 48-723 NOTICE OF FILING STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES OF VISTANCIA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, THE COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE FINANCED BY THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVY, AND THE AMOUNT OF ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES PROPOSED TO BE PAID FROM THE TAX LEVY AND OF THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FY 2023 BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING A HEARING ON THOSE PORTIONS OF THE STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES NOT RELATING TO DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Notice is hereby given that statements and estimates have been filed in the Office of the District Clerk of Vistancia Community Facilities District of the operation and maintenance expenses of the District, the costs of administration and capital improvements to be financed by the voter-approved ad valorem tax levy by the District, and the amount of all other expenditures for public infrastructure purposes proposed to be paid from the tax levy and of the amount to be raised to pay general obligation bonds of the District by the District, all of which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes on the assessed value of all the real and personal property in the District. Notice is further given that a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 Budget of the District, including (but not limited to) a hearing on those portions of the statements and estimates not relating to debt service on general obligation bonds, all pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §§48-716 and 48-723, will be held by the District Board on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at or after 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Peoria, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona. Copies of the budget are available from the Office of the District Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Burke, City of Peoria, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona, telephone number: (623) 773-7113. Dated this 17th Day of May, 2022 /s/................................ Kevin Burke District Chief Financial Officer Vistancia Communities Facilities District Publish in Peoria Times: May 19, 2022 / 46685
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VISTANCIA WEST COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOTICE OF FILING STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FY 2023 BUDGET (INCLUDING SUCH STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES) REQUIRED BY A.R.S. §§ 48-716 AND 48-723 NOTICE OF FILING STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES OF VISTANCIA WEST COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT, THE COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE FINANCED BY THE AD VALOREM TAX LEVY, AND THE AMOUNT OF ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES PROPOSED TO BE PAID FROM THE TAX LEVY AND OF THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT AND NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FY 2023 BUDGET OF THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING A HEARING ON THOSE PORTIONS OF THE STATEMENTS AND ESTIMATES NOT RELATING TO DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. Notice is hereby given that statements and estimates have been filed in the Office of the District Clerk of Vistancia West Community Facilities District of the operation and maintenance expenses of the District, the costs of administration and capital improvements to be financed by the voter-approved ad valorem tax levy by the District, and the amount of all other expenditures for public infrastructure purposes proposed to be paid from the tax levy and of the amount to be raised to pay general obligation bonds of the District by the District, all of which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes on the assessed value of all the real and personal property in the District. Notice is further given that a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023 Budget of the District, including (but not limited to) a hearing on those portions of the statements and estimates not relating to debt service on general obligation bonds, all pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes §§48-716 and 48-723, will be held by the District Board on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at or after 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Peoria, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona. Copies of the budget are available from the Office of the District Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Burke, City of Peoria, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona, telephone number: (623) 773-7113. Dated this 17th Day of May, 2022 /s/................................ Kevin Burke District Chief Financial Officer Vistancia West Community Facilities District Publish in Peoria Times: May 19, 2022 / 46687
NOTICE TO READERS: Most service advertisers have an ROC# or “Not a licensed contractor” in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §32-1121A14(c) www. azleg.gov/ars/ 32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words “not a licensed contractor” in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman’s exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.g ov/invest/licensed_ by_law.html As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a businesses ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov.
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Peoria Times
May 19, 2022
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