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Peoria man alleged shooter at Westgate BY TOM SCANLON
Peoria Times Managing Editor
Westgate was terrorized with its second shooting within four months last week. On Jan. 29, 31-year-old Avondale resident Tyler Wilson was gunned down in a Westgate parking lot. The car enthusiast was on his way to an auto show when he became the apparent victim of road rage. His killer has not been caught. On May 20, three were shot at Westgate in an apparently random attack by a single shooter. The suspect allegedly was armed with an AR-15 rifle that jammed—preventing him from reaching his goal of shooting 10 people, according to a prosecutor. Police arrested Armando Hernandez, a
20-year-old Peoria resident, and charged him with multiple counts of aggravated assault. He allegedly told police he identifies as an “incel,” short for involuntarily celibate, and shot people “to gain respect.” A prosecutor said Hernandez had been planning to shoot people at Westgate for three years. On May 20, Hernandez posted a video of himself driving. “Hello, my name is Armando Junior Hernandez and I’m gonna be the shooter of Westgate 2020,” he said as he showed guns in his back seat. “This is to get back at society.” SEE WESTGATE PAGE 3
Aramando Hernandez, a 20-year-old Peoria resident, allegedly shot three people at Westgate before being arrested. He faces more than a dozen charges. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office)
Property tax, budget meetings in June BY TOM SCANLON
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Peoria City Council votes June 2 on a budget covering the 12 months beginning July 1. As COVID-19 has impacted sales tax, one of the biggest sources that funds the city’s essential services, city officials say it is a “baseline budget.” (Image courtesy city of Peoria)
June is a big financial month for the city of Peoria. Meetings will be heard on property taxes and the city’s budget. “The city of Peoria’s fiscal year 2021 total property tax rate is proposed to stay the same as the prior fiscal year 2020 at $1.44 (per) $100 of assessed value,” said a release from the city. On a Peoria home valued at $100,000, the Peoria property tax levy would be the same $144 next year as for this year. While the secondary tax is being adjusted downward, the primary rate is increasing, which requires a tax-increase public hear-
ing scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. Meanwhile, after cruising along with steady growth for the last decade, Peoria—like many other cities around the world—hit a major speed bump with the COVID-19 pandemic. At a May 5 study session, Jeff Tyne, Peoria’s city manager, told the city council the 2020-21 budget he was proposing was “baseline level” with no tax increases, deferring utility-rate adjustments while “supporting council priorities.” The 2020-21 budget of $665 million is slightly more than the 2019-20 budget of SEE PROPERTY TAX PAGE 4
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Peoria continues to grow, closing in on 200,000 BY TOM SCANLON
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It’s no Buckeye, but Peoria continues to grow at a moderate clip. Glendale’s population grew in the last year by 1%, according to U.S. Census figures. Over the last decade, Glendale has grown by 11.6%. Peoria grew by double Glendale’s rate in the last year, to reach 175,96—with 14.2% growth over the last decade. But Peoria remains 43% smaller than its neighbor to the south, as Glendale’s population is 252,381, No. 6 in the Valley, trailing Phoenix (1.6 million), Mesa (518,012), Chandler (261,125), Gilbert (254,114) and Scottsdale (258,069). “Peoria continues to be a top-ranked city because of our exceptional quality of life,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “It’s embodied in our safe neighborhoods, beautiful parks, pristine open space and our exceptional schools.” Look out Glendale, as Peoria has plenty of room to grow, according to Carlat. “With half of our city left to be developed, and as new residents continue to be attracted to our community, Peoria’s population has grown more than 50% since 2000,” she said. Peoria remains the second largest city in the West Valley. But a few other cities are picking up steam. In the last year, Buckeye blew away all Arizona cities, growing by a 7.1% rate to reach 79,620. Buckeye’s growth over the last decade has been even more remarkable. A May 21 report from the Census Bureau shows an estimated 28,769 who moved to Buckeye since the official 2010 count, making Mayor Jackie Meck’s hometown the second fastest-growing city of more than 50,000 in the nation. Only Frisco City, Texas, grew faster, at 71.1%, than Buckeye’s 56.6% growth rate. Goodyear came in No. 14 for growth during the same period, with a 33.1% increase in population since the last census. Census numbers will not be “official” again until the 2020 census figures are
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) shows Peoria’s population growing faster than the state’s, with a projected population of 232,400 by 2030. (Image courtesy MAG)
released sometime in 2021. Litchfield Park grew by 2.3% last year—but 31% over the last decade—to reach a population of 6,436. Tolleson’s growth was 1.4% over the last year, bringing it to a population of 7,372, with 12% growth in Tolleson since 2010. Avondale grew by 2.6% over the last year, to 87,931. El Mirage only grew by 0.6% over the last year, to 35,753. But its population grew by 12.4% in the last decade. Phoenix now has a population of 1.6 million, growing by 1.6% over the last year and 16.2% since 2010. Though the U.S. Census puts it at just under 176,000, the Maricopa Association of Governments’ (MAG) estimate for Peoria’s population is 180,161. The MAG website shows Peoria’s population growing faster than the state’s, with a projected population of nearly 30% over the next decade, with a Peoria population of 232,400 by 2030. Whatever the exact figure, Peoria is certainly growing. “As we continue to welcome more families to Peoria, we remain focused on forward-thinking leadership to ensure we protect the key attributes that make Peoria so special while driving economic opportunities for Peoria residents,” Carlat said. “This is an exceptional time in the city of Peoria,” the mayor added. “We have the opportunity to plan for our future while safeguarding the characteristics that our residents love about our city.”
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Later in the video, a woman on the ground begs not to be shot again. An unseen man responds by taunting her. The next day, a court video showed Hernandez looking far from arrogant, in handcuffs and an orange jail suit as he provided his name to a Maricopa County Superior Court judge. Randy Stewart, a spokesman for the Glendale Police Department, said at a May 21 press conference that police arrived at Westgate within five minutes of 911 calls about the shooting. Police arrested Hernandez, who did not resist, Stewart said. The damage caused by Hernandez could have been far worse, prosecutor Ed Leiter of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said during a May 21 hearing setting $1 million bail. “He had 90 rounds of ammunition,” Leiter said. “But for the gun jamming, we would have been looking at many more victims.” Leiter said a 19-year-old man was in critical condition after Hernandez shot him in the chest. “The hospital was very concerned due to the inability to stop the bleeding,” Leiter said. Another victim was shot in the leg. “There could be the loss of a limb,” the prosecutor said. Stewart did not respond regarding the victims’ conditions by press time. The third victim did not require hos-
City offers ‘Home Hangouts’ geared to kids BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
When schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Peoria launched a series of videos called “Home Hangouts.” More than 50 videos are available online for residents to craft, read, dance, paint, play a game or learn a new skill. The videos are on Peoria’s Facebook page as well as at peoriaaz.gov/homehangouts. Viewers can also catch a story from 7 to 9 a.m. daily and fitness programming from 6 to 8 p.m. daily on Cox Cable Channel 11 and CenturyLink Channels 8009 and 8509.
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pitalization, according to the prosecutor. Public defender Philip Beatty said in court that Hernandez had no criminal history, works in construction, and lives with his father and brother. “He should be able to return to the community,” the public defender said. Leiter disagreed vehemently. “Hernandez in his (police) interview said he had the desire to cause mass casualties. He wanted to shoot 10 people—this was not a gun accidentally going off,” Leiter said. “This was Mr. Hernandez expressing his anger at society, the feeling he has been bullied, the feeling that women don’t want him. He is a self-professed incel.” The prosecutor said Hernandez, who lived with his father and brother, was looking for couples to shoot at Westgate. “He wants people to feel the pain he has on a daily basis. He is very open about having a dark side, and his dark side was coming out,” Leiter said. “He’s been contemplating a mass casualty or mass shooting specifically at Westgate for at least three or four years,” the prosecutor added. Leiter said Hernandez was angered on the day of the shooting by an inability to get dinner at a favorite restaurant and then finding out movie theaters were still closed. “He has a dramatic inability to control his emotions,” Leiter said. The prosecutor noted Hernandez took a video of himself during the shooting. “He was not shy during the mass shooting, which he streamed and sent to a girl he was interested in,” Leiter said. Hernandez was cruel and flippant during the attack, the prosecutor said.
“He said to one of (his victims), ‘Do you want fries with that?’” During the 10-minute hearing, Hernandez stood with little expression next to the public defender. Hernandez was returned to jail after the bail hearing. He will be back in court for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28. One of the witnesses of the shooting was Arizona Sen. Martín Quezada, who tweeted shortly after the shooting: “I just witnessed an armed terrorist with an AR-15 shoot up Westgate. There are multiple victims. … I’m OK. Lots of shaken up people.” Glendale Police Chief Chris Briggs said he was proud of the quick work by police. “In less than 10 minutes, our officers were on the scene and managed to take the suspect into custody,” Briggs said. “This is a prime example of how we were able to work as a team to save lives and reduce the risk of injury to others.” Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers added, “We want to thank the amazing men and women of the Glendale Police Department and the Glendale Fire Department and the other partnering agencies who responded instantly to the scene. “Their extensive training and immediate response allowed them to quickly secure the scene, which prevented additional people from being shot.”
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$661 million. Even so, that represents a 33% leap from the 2016-17 budget of $497 million. The budget for the general fund, the city’s primary operating fund, is $165.8 million, a 1.1% increase over last year. After tentatively passing a budget May 19, Peoria City Council will vote to officially adopt it at the 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, meeting. The shutdown from mid-March through April ordered by Gov. Doug Ducey led to drastic falls in retail sales, particularly big-ticket items like cars and trucks. “The budget we are proposing assumes steep revenue losses for the last quarter of fiscal year 2020 and into fiscal year 2021,” Tyne wrote, in an introduction to the budget. “For example, we are forecasting a 15% decline in sales tax revenues for fiscal year 2021.” Peoria traditionally relies on sales tax to fuel nearly half of the city’s general fund, which covers police, fire and other essential services. On July 1, 2019, Peoria had a general fund balance of $70 million. The pro-
Peoria Times jected general fund balance for June 30 is now just over $10 million. Similarly, the Half Cent Sales Tax fund fell from $30 million July 1, 2019, to a projected $7 million at the end of June. Last month, Andy Granger, a deputy city manager who oversees the Finance Department, told the Peoria Times, “We anticipate a significant drop in sales tax revenues over the next quarter.” On Monday, he gave an update with the latest figures: “Our overall March sales tax revenues declined approximately 5% from March 2019.” Earlier this month, Peoria City Council passed a tentative budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. Granger called it a “baseline budget.” “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.” Peoria City Council also voted May 19 to provide an extra $125,000 to TheaterWorks.
May 28, 2020
As temperature climbs, heat relief is on the way
With temperatures soaring far beyond 100, Peoria has opened shaded hydration stations around the city. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria)
BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF This week, temperatures are expected to soar near 110. As another blazing summer is near, heat relief stations are in place. The city of Peoria is once again partnering with the Maricopa Association of Governments as part of the Heat Relief Regional Network. Peoria locations opened May 5. “The Heat Relief Regional Network provides much-needed water and refuge for Valley and Peoria residents,” said Carin Imig, Peoria’s community assistance manager. “We want to make sure we can help those at the greatest risk of heat-related illness during the hot summer months.” Extreme heat is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. July is the deadliest month in Arizona. The Heat Relief Regional Network is a regional partnership that creates awareness of the dangers from extreme heat, coordinates resources and provides maps of the heat relief resources
for those in need during the summer months. The ultimate goal of the Heat Relief Regional Network is to prevent heat-related deaths among vulnerable populations. The city has set up the following hydration stations open every day throughout the summer. These stations are self-service, outside city buildings in the shade. Hydration stations: • Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday— Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. • Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. • Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday—Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. To learn more about the Heat Relief Regional Network, visit azmag.gov/ heatrelief.
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Desert Diamond Casino West Valley to reopen June 5 BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The West Valley’s biggest entertainment center is preparing to reopen. The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) will reopen Desert Diamond Casino West Valley at 1 p.m. Friday, June 5. TOGE will reopen three other Desert Diamond Casinos near Tucson, Sahuarita and Why (Ajo) the same day. According to a press release, “As a leader in guest service and safety, TOGE is implementing comprehensive, structural changes in its health and sanitization procedures to offer the highest level of protection for guests, team members and the community.” Deep cleaning of each property has been underway throughout the suspension of operations. “Facilities are also being rearranged to accommodate social distancing measures and install protective equipment such as plexiglass shields,” the release said. “New precautions will include temperature scanning of guests and daily screenings of team members for symptoms. “Masks will be provided and required for
both team members and guests.” The reopening of each location will occur in phases, prioritizing health and safety. Initially, some amenities will remain closed and facility hours will be reduced to allow for daily deep cleanings. Each facility will also temporarily limit occupancy capacity to preserve space for social distancing. “On behalf of the entire Desert Diamond Casino family, there is tremendous excitement to welcome our guests back to Arizona’s premier gaming facilities. The fact that we have taken extraordinary safety measures will only enhance our guests’ entertainment experience during this unprecedented time,” said Rudy Prieto, CEO of TOGE. “Thank you, everyone, for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the safest place to play on June 5.” For more information, visit ddcaz.com.
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Tool shows communities at high risk for wildfire BY JESSICA MYERS Cronkite News
If there’s any doubt that wildfire poses a high risk to property in Arizona, the U.S. Forest Service would like to paint a different picture—in blazing reds and flaming yellows. Those colors blanket the state in a tool the service released last month that attempts to show wildfire risk to communities across the nation, using wildfire data from recent years to project the risk to homes, exposure types, vulnerable population statistics and wildfire likelihood. The Forest Service said the interactive website “provides a starting point for community leaders and fire experts when assessing and taking steps to reduce risk to homes, businesses and community resources.” In Arizona, the map shows not just a high likelihood of wildfire across the state but a high risk of wildfire damage to many Arizona homes and communities. It says 24% of homes in that state are likely to be exposed to a direct wildfire threat from forested areas and 32% are faced with the threat of an indirect exposure, which can be spread from home to home. That put Arizona in the 88th percentile among states for the level of risk to homes. Andrea Thode, a professor in fire ecol-
ogy at Northern Arizona University, said the risk in the state comes from the “surprisingly high” amount of infrastructure in the wildland-urban interface, the zone where homes and forests meet. That’s why the new tool is needed, said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “As the challenge of catastrophic wildfires and growing populations converge, we need more cross-boundary, collaborative tools to manage and mitigate risk,” she said in a press release announcing the new tool. “This website provides community planners, community leaders and fire managers more information at their fingertips, creating opportunities to better understand, assess and prepare for wildfire risk.” Arizona fire experts say it is important to have such tools to help homeowners and firefighters prepare since “wildfire knows no boundaries.” Molly Hunter, a research scientist at the University of Arizona and senior adviser of the Joint Fire Science program, said populated areas like Flagstaff and Prescott Valley that are “built right into the wild lands” are at high wildfire risk. She said when prolonged spring dry spells follow a wet winter, it builds up fuel that contributes to fire danger. Tiffany Davila, a public affairs officer with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, said properly assessing wildfire risk in spe-
roofs are clean, there are no dead trees and limbs hanging over their houses, grills are moved away from homes, and more. Thode said there are other preparations that are often overlooked: Whether there is a prescribed fire or wildfire, she said, people tend not to prepare for the amount A new tool from the U.S. Forest Service shows that Arizona of smoke in the air, makhomes and businesses are at relatively higher risk of wildfire ing it harder to breathe damage than communities in most states. (Image courtesy of the and see, especially with U.S. Forest Service) high winds. “Being prepared ahead cific areas is “the biggest component” of time, having a plan for your family, in taking preventive action, in training having a list of the kinds of things that and preparing resources. She said fire you would take if you were evacuated, officials work with federal and state those become even more important for partners to make sure all areas of the elderly folks and people with disabilistate are covered, to inform commu- ties so that those lists are in place and nities of the role they play in wildfire someone could come in and help after prevention and more. being handed a list,” Thode said. While the Forest Service tool aims She said it’s particularly important to help officials plan their efforts, the to take preventive actions this year, Arizona Department of Forestry and when firefighters will face the chalFire Management has its own wildfire lenges of battling blazes while coping risk portal aimed at helping individual with COVID-19. Arizonans should be communities and homeowners prepare. raking their pine needles, cleaning out The site lets homeowners type in their their gutters, holding off on starting address to see their individual wildfire campfires at the wrong times and takrisk and threat. ing other measures to “work ahead of For homeowners, that means making time because that always keeps the risk sure their grass is cut, their gutters and to our firefighters down.”
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School board to vote on budget BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Peoria Unified School District governing board will vote on budget and override measures at its 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, meeting. At the April 23 board meeting, board President David Sandoval asked for a budget recommendation on May 14 to prepare for a vote on May 28. He noted ballot measures must be provided to Maricopa County Elections by June 6 to be on the November ballot. A budget team made up of 32 teachers and PUSD administrators, including Dr. Jason Reynolds, the deputy superintendent who will soon become the district superintendent, presented its recommendations at a May 14 board meeting. The total of the new budget being recommended is $12.6 million. The team presented three options for teacher salaries. All three options increase certified staff and teacher minimum salaries to $40,114, with 5% salary increases for current teachers and certified staff. Administrator salary increases in the three options range from 3% to 5%. The current minimum teacher salary is
$34,678. The budget team noted several considerations in funding the district’s salaries and other operations. The next school year is the last full year of the 13% maintenance and operations override previously approved by voters. An extension was narrowly defeated last November. If the M&O override is not renewed by voters in November, over $9 million dollars will need to be cut from the next budget, the budget team advised. At a May 21 board meeting, the board voted 3-2 for a 13% M&O override to be presented at the May 28 meeting for potential approval. Sandoval, Monica Ceja Martinez and Cory Underhill were in favor of moving the override ahead; Beverly Pingerelli and Judy Doane voted against it. The PUSD budget team also noted many districts are expecting reductions in some funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board is expected to vote on the override and one of the budget options at its next meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28. For agendas and information on how to view the board meetings, visit peoriaunified.org/Page/118.
Montecito donates masks
The Montecito retirement community residents donated over 500 hand-sewn face masks to the Veteran’s Administration Hospital and other local veteran’s organizations. John Murnan, the commander of Peoria’s Post 62, came to the Montecito to pick up the face masks. When it became apparent there was a shortage of face masks, the residents at the Montecito took action to help. Montecito resident Karen Piper said, “When I heard about this, I thought, ‘My country needs me and this is something I can do.’” The Montecito has independent-living, assisted-living and memory-care residents. (Photo courtesy the Montecito)
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West Valley Mavericks fund 82 local organizations BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The West Valley Mavericks Foundation is distributing over $375,000 in grants to 82 nonprofit organizations in the West Valley. The West Valley Mavericks Foundation is a nonprofit that has a mission “to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in West Valley communities.” “We are especially happy to grant these funds this year, with all of the uncertainty nonprofit organizations are facing,” said Erik Hernandez, chairman of the grant selection committee and partner at H&B Builders of Goodyear. The funds were generated at four signature fundraising events. “Any business or individual who supported one or more of our events in 2019 owns part of this. They helped us raise these funds, and we sincerely appreciate it,” Hernandez said. “We could not do this without our annual sponsors.”
The events the West Valley Mavericks hold include the Shindig Fly Away Party at Goodyear Airport; the Roundup Food Truck and Music Festival at Goodyear Ballpark; and the Maverick Golf Tournament and the Patriot All-America, both held at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park. Since 2012, the Mavericks have given out $1 million in nonprofit funding, according to Jason Khan, president of the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. Khan is a partner in Meese Khan LLP accounting and consulting of Goodyear. “This is a very special year, as we reached a milestone after having a strong year of fundraising in 2019 along with record-setting events,” Khan said, noting the Roundup Food Truck and Music Festival had more than 12,000 people attend in September. The foundation also held a record golf tournament in 2019, filling all three courses at the Wigwam with a day of golf followed by a dinner on the greens and live auction.
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Peoria accepting grant proposals West Valley cities trail national average in census response from art organizations BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The city of Peoria opened up the grant application period for the Arts Enhancement Initiative. Grants are available to all arts organizations that deliver qualified arts programs and projects in the city of Peoria. The deadline for applications is May 31. For the first time applications for city arts grants will also be made available to qualified, Peoria-based, for-profit art
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providers with a current city of Peoria business license. In addition, schools and nonprofit arts organizations that provide services in Peoria are also eligible to apply. The Peoria Arts Grant Program is a competitive program where all applications are reviewed and scored by a panel of judges to ensure applicants enhance the arts and culture landscape and the quality of life in Peoria. Grants for eligible programs will be awarded between $1,000 and $5,000. Organizations may submit a maximum of three arts grant applications for consideration. To complete the application, visit cityofpeoriaaz.submittable.com. Awards will be announced on June 19. For more information about the program or application process, contact Peoria Arts coordinator Susan Hardiman at susan.hardiman@peoriaaz.gov.
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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF According to U.S. Census statistics, 56% of the state has responded to the 2020 census. That was slightly below the 60% national average. The Maricopa County average is 61%. The most responsive of West Valley cities have been Litchfield Park and Peoria, where two-thirds have responded to the household count. Goodyear was just behind them. Buckeye and Glendale were slightly ahead of the state average. Avondale, El Mirage and Tolleson trailed the state average for responses. The Census Bureau began mailing paper questionnaires in mid-April to homes that had not yet responded. The mailing has information on how to respond online, by phone or by mail. To learn more or respond online, visit my2020census.gov.
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Medicare covers COVID-19 test with no copay If you have Medicare and want to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Trump administration has good news. Medicare covers tests with no out-ofpocket costs. You can get tested in your home, doctor’s office, a local pharmacy or hospital, a nursing home or a drive-thru site. Medicare does not require a doctor’s order for you to get tested. Testing is particularly important for older people and nursing home residents, who are often among the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Widespread access to testing is a critical precursor to a safe, gradual reopening of America. When a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed, Medicare will cover that, too. For Medicare beneficiaries who are homebound and can’t travel, Medicare will pay for a trained laboratory technician to come to your home or residential nursing home to collect a test
sample. (This doesn’t apply to people in a skilled nursing facility on a short-term stay under Medicare Part A, as the costs for this test, including sample collection, are already covered as part of the stay.) If you receive Medicare home health services, your home health nurse can collect a sample during a visit. Nurses working for rural health clinics and federally qualified health clinics also can collect samples in beneficiaries’ homes under certain conditions. Or you can go to a “parking lot” test site set up by a pharmacy, hospital or other entity in your community. We’re doing similar things in the Medicaid program, giving states flexibility to cover parking lot tests as well as tests in beneficiaries’ homes and oth-
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vision which prohibits lawmakers from limiting the rights of victims to sue for damages. But Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the protection is necessary to help restore the state economy. “There’s a great cloud of fear that hangs over the business community about being sued,’’ he said. “It’s slowing down their efforts to go back and open, to get their employees back, to get everybody working, get tax revenue back in to fund programs,’’ Kavanagh said. “And this will go a long way to alleviating that fear.’’ He said the bill will do more than prevent lawsuits. “We’re trying to prevent extortion by unscrupulous lawyers,’’ Kavanagh said, filing claims “not to go to court but with the express intent of basically extracting settlements of $3,000, $4,000, which is about half of what the business would have needed to defend the lawsuit.’’ Kavanagh wasn’t the only one seeking to capitalize on the animosity of some toward attorneys as a reason to support the liability limits. But Rep. Domingo DeGrazia, D-Tucson, said it would be one thing for lawmakers to say businesses that follow specific guidance from the Centers for Disease Control or the Occupation-
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escape that by curing the violation before going to court. It also would eliminate the possibility that a business that ignored an executive order could lose its license. Gov. Doug Ducey used the threat of both the criminal penalty and loss of license to try to get compliance with the executive orders he issued in March shuttering certain kinds of businesses. That bothered Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction. “When the government can say that you have to close up shop or they will take your license for trying to feed your family, for trying to provide for your workers, your employees and the people that you have known for many years, then there’s something wrong, radically, drastically wrong,’’ he said. And Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, objected to rural businesses being dictated to “from the big state of Maricopa.” “Please don’t tell us how to live our lives,’’ he said. Despite the House approval, the future of the measure is unclear. State senators earlier this month approved a resolution saying they were finished with their business for this session and were ready to go home. But since they cannot do that without House approval, the Senate technically remains in recess. Senate President Karen Fann told Capitol Media Services that no decision has been made whether senators, who have never considered the issues in HB 2913, are willing to come back to vote on it. There’s also the question of whether Ducey will sign the measure. He dodged questions earlier this week about both whether he thinks businesses need new liability protections and whether he will approve a measure that limits the penalties that can be imposed for violating his executive orders.
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Ottawa University enhances student experience BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Staff Writer
With the COVID-19 pandemic still dominating the world, high school graduates and transfer students may choose to stay closer to home to continue their studies this fall. Encouraging students to “Stay Connected, Stay Local,” Ottawa UniversityArizona (OUAZ) wants these bright young minds to consider its Surprise campus at 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza. “We are preparing all necessary precautions to host students at our brand-new residential campus in Surprise, which also has emergency services on site,” said Dr. Brian Sandusky, OUAZ’s chief enrollment officer. “Students may want to stay close to home and we want them to know about their opportunities here with us. We have new facilities on our campus, which opened in Fall 2019. It’s an exciting time for us here in Surprise.” Founded in 1865, Ottawa University is a nonprofit, private liberal arts university with its original residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas. The professional campus in Phoenix has been educating adult learners in the Valley for more than 40 years and boasts more than 8,000 alumni. Surprise is home to Ottawa University’s second Brian Sandusky residential campus. Housing at OUAZ features a new residence hall with suite-style, fully furnished rooms. Amenities include cable television and a 55-inch, wall-mounted TV, laundry facilities, student lounges and a game room. Scholars Hall accommodates
more than 300 students. Ottawa University offers housing awards for students who hail from the West Valley—Avondale, Buckeye, Deer Valley, El Mirage, Goodyear, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Sun City West, Tolleson, Surprise, Waddell, Whitman and Youngtown. “We believe a fully rounded educational experience for students includes residential living,” Sandusky said. Students who stay in university housing for six semesters, or three years, are eligible for 50% off their graduate tuition rate while studying at OUAZ Surprise. “We want to bring value to our community and our alumni, and this is one example of that mission,” Sandusky said. Two other new buildings are part of the OUAZ campus. The student union includes a state-of-the-art dining center, an entertainment lounge with indoor/outdoor fireplace, fan shop, mailroom, classrooms and banquet hall. It is also home to the new Adawe Center mentorship program, which is designed to help students be successful in their college experience. The new O’Dell Center houses the university’s athletic facilities, fitness and recreational center, Faith Arena, facility and athletic offices, additional classrooms and laboratories. OUAZ offers a variety of majors. Top majors include biology, business, Christian studies and ministry, communication, early childhood education, elementary education, engineering, exercise science, human resources, leadership
Ottawa University Arizona—Surprise Campus offers classes in four-, eight- or 16-week format. (Courtesy Ottawa University)
and management, psychology, secondary education and sport studies. Ottawa University is committed to developing students to be work-ready and world-ready upon graduation. Personal Growth Days (PGDs) consist of three important components: Spirit Life, a worship and speaker series; Network Lunch, a community lunch on campus; and Student Development Courses, a series of life- and work-skills workshops “Our chancellor, Dr. Kevin Eichner, came up with the idea of limiting classes on Wednesdays to allow for our PGDs,” Sandusky said. “We have a variety of guest speakers, such as community- or faith-based leaders. The Wednesday workshops provide students with work-readiness skills, like resume writing and interviewing. Students need those skills. There’s a focus on world-readiness skills, too. That can be how to buy a house, how to budget, business dinner etiquette, and even changing a tire.” Ottawa University prides itself on being a “participatory campus.” Students participate in academic clubs, competitive club sports and varsity athletics. For example, students who participate in the business club gain real-world business experience outside the classroom, while receiving
a significant scholarship to help them. “We have ACT, SAT and GPA scholarships, as well as scholarships for the academic and club sports,” Sandusky said. “These are unique and lucrative scholarship opportunities for our students.” Complementing OUAZ’s robust varsity athletic offerings are the university’s competitive club sports. Esports and badminton are starting in the fall. Other programs include ultimate frisbee, cycling, outdoor adventure, bowling and wrestling. Gone are days of one-size-fitsall scheduling, and OUAZ offers an innovative alternative. “Our exclusive FlexTerm scheduling is one of our biggest distinguishing features,” Sandusky said. “It has been well received by students.” FlexTerm scheduling consists of classes offered in a four-, eight- or 16week term format. Students work with their faculty mentor to assist them with their course scheduling. This flexible format allows them time to study and participate in activities. Visit ottawa.edu/ouaz to learn more about OUAZ’s programming and scholarships. So next semester, remember to “Stay Connected, Stay Local.”
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Cartwright Promotes 8th graders in Drive-by Ceremonies A Bittersweet Send 0ff to High School
Last week more than 1,800 8th graders promoted to high school at the Cartwright School District but it didn’t happen like it normally does: in a gymnasium packed with dressed up teenagers in hats and tassels. Instead, 8th grade students decorated their cars and drove through their school to get their certificates and some words of inspiration from their administrators and teachers – all at a safe 6-feet distance. District leadership decided on a drive-through option in the midst of a state-wide school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today is a bittersweet day, we are all super proud and excited for our kids but it’s not the same as being able to give those hugs and congratulate them in person,” said Frank Borman Principal Sierra McCallister while she waited for her students to show up for the promotion ceremony at her school in Maryvale. “Our teachers are out here supporting our kids and our kids light up the second they see that their teachers are here handing them their certificates and letting them know that their yearbook is coming.”
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Borman student Daniela Campo admitted the experience was bittersweet. “Today is kind of a sad day because I’m not able to say goodbye in person to my friends and some of my teachers. I understand that our promotion from 8th grade had to be like this for our safety, but it makes me sad that I’m not able to hug my friends or take a picture with them like we would of if COVID-19 had not happened,” said Campo. Cartwright middle schools and K-8 schools welcomed 8th graders with a cheering section, balloons and music playing as students drove-through. “Despite the challenges of this year and the pandemic, we really wanted them to feel special,” said Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Veronica Sanchez. “8th grade promotion is still a milestone for students and our motto is One team, Una Familia. We wanted to celebrate with our family of students.” In a video address to 8th graders Superintendent Dr. LeeAnn Aguilar-Lawlor said, “I am so excited for you. I know these are unprecedented times but you’ve always been on our minds and as you move forward to high school, college, career and beyond, don’t ever forget about us here at Cartwright. Good luck to you!” She also visited several schools during promotions and got to see the students first hand, some of whom wept as they were going through the drive-throughs.” Governing Board President Marissa Hernandez also addressed students on behalf of the board. “All of you are extremely resilient and capable learners. You are putting your education first even through something as challenging as the current situation. We are so proud of you!” said Hernandez. “What made me most proud was how many of them mentioned college and how excited they were for that,” said Dr. Aguilar-Lawlor. Since Dr. Aguilar-Lawlor first came to the district in early 2012, she has made it her mission to implement STEM and college and career programs throughout all grades – even beginning in kindergarten. Every year, the Cartwright School District hosts an 8th grade Kickoff in which students are inspired to go on to college and careers through the help of motivational speakers like ASU wrestling champion Anthony Robles, who won his bouts with one leg. The district’s STEM programs have also been strengthened by the implementation of 3-D printers in which students can actually solve real world problems with engineering and creativity. More extracurricular activities, clubs, field trips and drones that are used for mapping and math were also introduced to students earlier this year before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The Cartwright School District is currently enrolling students for the 2020-2021 school year. They are accepting 4-year olds for kindergarten as long as they turn 5 by December 31, 2020. The district has the only three “A” rated schools in Maryvale and two dual-language programs. To enroll visit www.csd83.org or call 623-691-4000.
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CONGRATULATIONS! • Congratulations to Van Nguyen, who won the prestigious Dr. Santarelli Leadership Scholarship for her excellence in academics and her leadership roles on campus in clubs and activities. Nguyen is an active member in the award-winning robotics program, Team 498, where she helped to earn them the coveted Chairman’s Award this year. Nguyen will attend Penn State next year on scholarship and majoring in biomedical engineering with an emphasis in biomechanics. • The Cobras honor Grace Dewyer, who will attend Duke University next year, majoring in biology. She also applied to the TGen program scholars’ program and was a finalist.
showing with the robot they built. Lucky for them, and all FIRST Teams, the game created for this season will carry onto next year. • In band, Abigail Johnson became a two-time All-Region Band member on piccolo in AMEA’s Southwest region. She is an amazing musician. •D elaney Fowler has led our drama department as the drama club president. She directed two shows her senior year — giving up her opportunity to perform. Fowler is an expert in lighting, design and is an outstanding performer. •N ya Udengwu is already a star at Cactus. Academically stellar, Udengwu already has many scholarship offers. She is passionately involved in the arts with leading roles in plays and musicals.
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• Cactus would like to honor Lauren Granata, who has played an integral part in the dance program since her freshman year. She was inducted into the National Honor Society for the Dance Arts as a freshman and holds the position of president for our NHSDA chapter. She has participated in a number of extracurricular activities including Spiritline. •C actus High School Robotics, The Cobra Commanders, Team 498, won the Arizona West Regional Championships and placed third in the FIRST Robotics World Championships last year, to earn the coveted Chairman’s Award this year. The Woodie Flowers Award was given to the team’s mentor, Adam Shroyer. Although the season was cut short due to COVID-19, the Cobra Commanders had a phenomenal early
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• On the lighter side, Selena Daley is one who brightens up a room with her silliness and TikTok dances. When it comes to work ethic and seriousness, though, she is a light that burns without failing. There is no task that she falters on if given to her. She is valued for her dedication to yearbook, her sense of pushing forward and never giving up, her kindness, silliness and reminders to have fun throughout it all.
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A RATING FROM THE STATE; A+ RATING FROM THE AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION CLASS OF 2020 EARNS MORE THAN $12.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS CONGRATULATIONS! • Cameron Rollins recognized as a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
•D aniel Muller three-time state dive champion, going to Wisconsin.
• Graduates Christina Thompson and Chukwuemeka Nwazue among those earning invitations to prestigious schools like New York University and Johns Hopkins University.
•R iley Perkins track and field triple jump state champion, going to UA. •C entennial Drama won the Gold Honor Troupe award and Emily Sielewicki earned the International Honor Thespian distinction recognizing four years of dedication and more than 1,800 hours of theater education and participation.
• Jens Lieske scored perfect 36 on the ACT, qualified for Math League nationals and earned the AP Scholar with Distinction award, passing more than six AP tests. • Three AP Scholars: Valedictorian Pauline Johnson, Chukwuemeka Nwazue, and Bradley Safranske.
• Bel Canto Choir earned an excellent rating at the state competition.
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• 136 academic letter winners. • Athletes George Roeder and Dyelan Miller both earn more than $1 million in scholarship offers. •F ootball was the only West Valley program to qualify for the 2019 Arizona open division championship tournament, won 2018 and 2017 state titles, played in the 2018 ESPN Geico Bowl and Coach Taylor won his 300th game. • Spiritline won the state championship; five-man stunt won the national championship.
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CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATES from Grand Canyon University! It’s not too late to get started on your college journey. We have virtual, interactive campus tours available and plenty of scholarship opportunities!
Visit gcu.edu to apply for free today! 855-428-7884 For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures. Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). GCU, while reserving its lawful rights in light of its Christian mission, is committed to maintaining an academic environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. Further detail on GCU’s Non-Discrimination policies can be found at gcu.edu/titleIX. The information printed in this material is accurate as of MAY 2020. For the most up-to-date information about admission requirements, tuition, scholarships and more, visit gcu.edu. ©2020 Grand Canyon University 20GTR0463
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GPA: 5.13 Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society treasurer, French Honors Society, IB Club, marching band, swim team, jazz band.
• National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars were Damian Cano (who is attending John Hopkins University); Andrew Hardy; Oceane Ingram; Isabella Lowery; Stormy Morales; Irving Ramirez Sotero and Isabel Tejada.
Post-Secondary Plans: She’ll attend ASU to major in biomedical engineering with a minor in music. She wants to advance the dexterity of bionic prosthetics.
•C ayden Luby will attend Stanford University on a Questbridge full-ride scholarship. Irving Ramirez Sotero will attend Washington University in St. Louis on a Questbridge full-ride scholarship. • Paige Beason received a C-Cap, $132,000 full-ride scholarship to Johnson and Wales University.
Post-Secondary Plans: She’ll attend ASU-West to study forensic science so she can work as a forensic scientist for the FBI.
Karis Fisher GPA: 5.1527 Basketball 5A Champs
Extracurricular Activities: Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society, IB Club, varsity badminton, club volleyball, Honors Choir Post-Secondary Plans: Karis will attend Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego to major in software engineering and minor in Spanish.
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CONGRATULATIONS! • 6A football state champions • 6A wrestling state champions • More than $13 million in scholarships awarded to the graduating class of 2020 • The student council received the “Outstanding Council of Distinction”
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Make your future happen at Glendale Congratulations Seniors. Your future awaits and Glendale Community College is a great place to get started on your next journey. Attend GCC to stay safe and close to home plus you get the following, and more. • Chose from hundreds of course offerings • Small class sizes taught by world class faculty • Numerous class offerings; in-person, hybrid, and online, including live-online • Affordable tuition that is thousands of dollars less than colleges and universities Register Now at enroll-gcc.com Get more info here www.gccaz.edu/fall2020
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•C asey Johnson Post-Secondary Plans: Casey Johnson will study computer science at ASU. • Ryan Rafidi Post-Secondary Plans: Ryan Rafidi will attend ASU and study biomedical engineering. • Travis Huynh Post-Secondary Plans: Travis Huynh will major in computer science at ASU.
FEATURED STUDENTS •D aniel Lee led all scholarship winners, amassing $1.24 million in offers. He was accepted to NYU, Syracuse, USF, USC, Boston, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, UC Merced, Michigan, UNC and Notre Dame. •R yan Rafidi was recently named to the National Football Foundation’s Scholar Athletes Class of 2020. He was placed on the “Elite” Academic Team. • Lyndzi Ramos is an award-winning artist and will attend USC as one of the 15 students admitted to the animation division at the School of Cinematic Arts.
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• Ten seniors will join the military (representing all branches) and will be eligible for $1.6 million in educational funding. • All PHS AVID (advancement via individual determination) students will attend college after graduation, except for one who will join the Marines. All of the AVID students are first-generation college students, and they earned a collective $1.2 million in scholarship offers. • 76% of the senior class will attend a university, college or technical school after graduation.
MOMENTS IN TIME • The PHS Boys Basketball team was the 4A state runner-up and winners of the region with an undefeated regular-season record. Isaac Monroe and DeAndre Petty were named to All-District and All-Region first teams. Isaac Monroe was the Region Player of the Year and DeAndre Petty was the Region Defensive Player of the Year. They are both still in talks with college coaches to continue their basketball careers. •C heyenne Moissonnier broke two PHS swim records—50 free and the
200 IM in the 2019 swim season. Moissonnier will study architecture at UA.
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• The PHS Marching Band took first place at the Sunrise Mountain Invitational and received all five special captions, as well as first place in the Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade for the second year in a row. The PHS Concert and Jazz bands earned a Superior Rating at the ABODA Area Festival.
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TOP STUDENT •B raedon Palmer was a multisport athlete competing in cross country and track. In cross country, Palmer was a multiple district champion and state qualifier who set the school record in the 5000 meters. Palmer was the cross-country team captain for three years. In track, Palmer was a multiple district champion as well as state qualifier in the 1600 and 3200. Palmer holds the school records in the 1600 and 3200 as well as being part of the school record 4 x 800 relay team. Palmer was the track captain for two years. With a 4.0 GPA, Palmer will attend Grand Canyon University to study biomedical engineering. • The top three earners were Cameron Deal ($947,400), Joseph Del Carlo ($334,400), and Peyton Prebil ($319,044) • Opened the Sunrise Mountain Art Center (SMart Center), which houses the school’s visual arts program. • The National Merit Scholarship awarded Sunrise Mountain High School senior Cameron Deal as a National Merit Scholar. Deal has served as the president of Sunrise Mountain’s DECA Club since 2018, where he has attended the International Career Development Conference and helped the Mustangs achieve first-place honors in backto-back state competitions. Deal also recently received two Peoria Education Foundation scholarships, The Joseph McCord Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship for collegebound students who have a passion for history and social studies, and the Community Service Scholarship, a scholarship given to students who have completed a minimum of 100 community service hours throughout their high school career. Deal plans to study economics at Vanderbilt University on a full-ride scholarship.
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High-security veteran overcomes cancer, graduates from ASU BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Few of the thousands of recent Arizona college graduates have the work experience and life skills of Justin Sanchez of Litchfield Park. Two weeks ago, he virtually walked across the stage to earn a Bachelor of Science in emergency management and homeland security from Arizona State University. Not long after enrolling at ASU, the military veteran was diagnosed with cancer. Despite this, he kept going and managed to beat the disease, all while
Justin Sanchez, with wife Stephani, son Liam and daughter Amaya. (Photo courtesy Justin Sanchez)
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No summer programs at TheaterWorks BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, TheaterWorks will not have summer programming. “In response to the rapidly changing environment and out of concern for the safety and health of our patrons, TheaterWorks has made the difficult decision to suspend in-person programming until the fall,” said Chris Hamby, the group’s producing artistic director. “This includes our planned summer productions and summer camps. We are heart-
broken that we are unable to bring you the productions we had intended, but we are confident that we will get through this rapidly changing situation together.” Even so, TheaterWorks is planning to have a digital presence over the summer. “Our creative juices are still flowing and we are currently developing virtual class offerings to replace our in-person SummerWorks camps,” Hamby said. For more information or to make a donation, visit theaterworks.org.
clear security officer. Sanchez, raised in Peoria and a graduated of Sunrise Mountain High School, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He works at the Arizona Public Service (APS) Palo Verde Generating Station “There are many things involved in my job that are considered safeguards,” he said. “What this means is that you must have a ‘Need to Know’
to get some of this information. What I can tell you is that I work with a great group of individuals from all different walks of life. “Our primary job is to protect the health and welfare of the public, APS/ Palo Verde employees and the power plant itself from nuclear sabotage. We do this in many different ways, from screening employees coming to work, just like you would go through at the airport, and various patrols.” He said the Tonopah facility has frequent trainings. “I love my job and take great pride in what I do, especially right now during the COVID-19 crisis. We help keep the lights on and have continued to work day and night through all the risk. “The plant is a great place to work, and I don’t regret a single day in my 11 years out there.”
West Valley Art Museum slowly reopens The West Valley Art Museum (WVAM) reopened May 18. Located inside the lobby of Peoria City Hall, the WVAM is slowly opening again to visitors and plans to resume regular hours of operation with some precautionary measures in place. For hours and more information, visit wvam.org or call 623-972-0635. (Photo courtesy Carol Levin)
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Frustrated? Get a checkup from the neck up CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph
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In Tim Hansel’s book “You Gotta’ Keep Dancing,” there is a life-lifting poem that has transformed my life when my life becomes frustrating and intense. It’s called “Did You Ever Doodle, Lord?” “Lord, did You ever do something silly just for the fun of it? For example, did You ever sit and doodle in the air floating somewhere before You had this heavy world upon Your hands? Did you ever let Yourself go and take a wild ride across the galaxies or tie up a rainbow in knots without a thought of what someone else might think? Are the platypus and kanga-
roo a couple of Your favorite jokes that You keep around for laughs? “Come on, God, let’s loosen up the world a bit. Let’s use the fireman’s hose to knock off the hats of all those cats who stiffen up their backs. They think they own this town! Let’s stop traffic for a day. Let’s have a ticker-tape parade for all the orphans we have made. Let’s turn the land into a fair and throw confetti in the air and celebrate that You have come to join us here. Come on, God, let’s go...! “If Jesus Christ means anything, it means He’s one of us, and if His resurrection isn’t just a dream for dying men, then He’s the One who’s come to bring this
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globe to life again!” In other words, relax, cool your jets, get a checkup from the neck up and take a deep breath. Get out of the driver’s side of the car and let God drive for a while. If you’re getting too intense, you need to back up and find out where you left Jesus. Like most people, when things get intense, I get emotional. When I get frustrated, angry or fearful; lose perspective; and get darn right obnoxious, sometimes little things that I want become big things I can’t get to when I want them. As my intensity increases, my patience decreases. Then the big things I can’t seem to get to turn into huge things that rob me of strength and joy. I become entangled, like Brer Rabbit, in tar babies of my own making. Does that happen to you, too? Do you get intense? I’m like, “I want this fixed, and I want this fixed now!” Some people would call me weird for that. Do you know what I say about that? “I’m not weird, I’m just exotic!” Learning patience takes a lot of patience! We can’t avoid pain or frustration, but we can avoid joy. Charles Swindoll says life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. We know this truth, but knowing this truth and applying this truth are two different things. Here’s a story called “Two Wolves” illuminating times of frustration. One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two wolves inside of us all. One wolf is evil. It is anger, envy, frustration, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other wolf is good. It is joy, peace, love, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.” The grandson thought about it for a minute and asked his grandfather, “Which wolf wins?” The old Cherokee replied, “The one you feed.” When I get irritable and frustrated, and I
do, I have invented what I call the S.T.P.S. Strategy. S.T.P.S. means Stop, Think, Pray and Say. So, I STOP letting my soul and emotions rule. I STOP fighting, STOP fretting and STOP acting out. Now, this takes my cooperation and choosing correctly, along with God’s power. My cooperation with God’s operation takes me beyond the limitations of human strength. It’s my choice but God’s power. When I STOP, it gets me to the calm waters of a clear mind. God’s doodling again! Then, I THINK. I put things in perspective. I get back to where I once belonged. After I have exhausted all my best efforts to work things out, I allow God to work it out. Tim Hansel says life becomes precious and more special to us when we look for the little everyday miracles and get excited about our privileges of simply being human. Emotions are wonderful servants but terrible masters. In challenging times, thinking must lead, then emotions follow. Then, I PRAY. One kind of prayer is petitioning. I allow God to work out my current situation as well as work in me. PRAYER is mining the resources of God to enable all things to work together for everyone’s benefit. PRAYER gets me out of the way so God can make a way. Most times, the answer to my prayer is me. Finally, I SAY! I confess that God is in control. I SAY that God will meet all my needs, not my greed, according to His riches and glory. I SAY what God says in the Scriptures. I SAY God will make a way where there seems no way. I SAY to myself, “Ed, you have quit dancing. You gotta’ keep dancing!” So, just like you would add S.T.P. to your car’s oil, add S.T.P.S. to your life. After all, necessity is the author of change. 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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Midwestern University lowers loan rate BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Midwestern University is lowering interest rates for its private loan program. “Midwestern University students can apply to finance a portion of their education with the aid of various loan programs, including the Midwestern University Foundation Loan,” according to a press release. The university is reducing the interest rate on the Foundation Loan to 4.45% for all loans that originate and have a first disbursement after July 1. The program also offers a further 0.25% reduction in interest for students
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who maintain an active ACH (Automated Clearing House) account for payments, reducing the effective rate to 4.2% while in repayment. “In addition, the Midwestern University Foundation Loans continue to have no origination fees. The Foundation Loans provide eligible full-time Midwestern students, who apply and meet the qualifications, with an alternative to the Federal Grad PLUS loan program to finance their graduate education,” said the release. The Federal Grad PLUS loan currently carries a 5.3% interest rate and an origination fee of approximately 4.24% for loans originated subsequent to July 1. “The university decided to lower the interest rate on the Foundation Loans and to continue to have no origination fees to directly benefit our students. The new rate will result in considerable savings throughout their academic career,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and CEO of Midwestern
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Tomorrow We Vote looks to register high school students BY ALEXANDRA MORA AND JAIMEE RESNICK
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Arizona voters are increasingly seen as a pivotal swing vote in national elections, in part due to large-scale grassroots efforts at voter registration over the past few years. Those voter registration drives have been largely aimed at getting young voters and those from minority communities. As the general election approaches, many organizations have worked diligently to register many people. Tomorrow We Vote founders Brent Whiting and Andrea Diaz are determined to keep young people engaged through the COVID-19 pandemic. Tomorrow We Vote is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that focuses on educating and registering high school students to vote. “We felt that creating Tomorrow We Vote we would have a much more controlled environment by having our presentations in front of students inside the classroom,” Whiting said. Peoria High School has a Tomorrow We Vote club, though due to the COVID-19 crisis there are limitations of student engagement. “Although digital is where the future is going regardless, to keep their inter-
est, just like anybody else you have to have that person-to-person contact,” Whiting said. “We wanted to reach them where they are, which is on their cell phones, social media.” Sisters Larisa and Elena Andreyeza are volunteers and founders of the Tomorrow We Vote club at Peoria High School. “I think voting is really important because it gives people a voice,” Larisa Andreyeza said. “I would like other Gen Z teens to understand the power they can have in our state and country if they vote.” Before their school was canceled, they registered 80 new voters at Peoria High School in a week and had 12 presentations scheduled for April. “It’s amazing when we see a lot of people taking interest in it and from that we’ve been able to recruit more people to come help us,” Larisa said. “It’s really great to see how interested people get.” The Andreyeza sisters believe participating in civic engagement plays a large factor in creating change and advocating for marginalized groups. Both are very passionate in environmental, immigrant, health care and incarceration issues. “I think it is really amazing because I can change that with my vote,” Larisa said.
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May 28, 2020
ARIZONA’S LARGEST GROWER DIRECT NURSERY FOR FOUR GENERATIONS!
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You’ll See The Difference As Soon As You Arrive!
M EMOR I A L DAY B LOWOU T SA LE!
Now’s the perfect time to plant Desert Trees, Palms and Citrus. We’ll do the diggin’!
HUGE GIANT
24” BOX TREES Mesquite • Oak • Pistachio Ash • Elm • Acacia
PLANTED & GUARANTEED
379
$
YOUR CHOICE
• Best Plants In Town • Friendly, Knowledgeable Nurserymen • No Commissioned High-Pressure Sales People • Best Price In Town On Quality Trees!
149
CITRUS TREES $ BIG 5-6 Year Old Many With Fruit!
Includes Dwarf Trees:
36” UPBOX TREES TO 15’ TALL
Lemon • Lime Grapefruit • Oranges
15 GAL.
CASH & CARRY
Mesquite • Thornless Mesquite Palo Verde • Acacia • Palobrea • Ironwood Sissoo • Oak • Ash • Elms & more
599
PLANTED & GUARANTEED
• Lemon • Lime • Tangerine • Tangelo • Oranges • Grapefruit and more!
$
SHADE TREES Monster 48”
Compare at $1000
$
FROM
UNIQUE TIMES... • Shop our nurseries and maintain Covid-19 protocol for your protection and ours. • Order by phone • Contact website
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8AM - 5:30PM • Closed Sunday
Valleywide delivery just $75 MAIN TREE FARM • 602-268-9096
EAST VALLEY • 480-892-2712
2647 E. Southern Ave. (Phx)
Cooper (Stapley) & Guadalupe
Box Trees 1000’s to Choose From
1800
From
• Ash • Elm • Mesquite • Palo Verde • Pistachio • Pines
UP TO 25’ TALL
Planted & Guaranteed • Compare at $3000+
PALMS
Arizona’s Best Selection Grower-Direct From Our Farms
Dates • Bismarkia California and Mexican Fan • Cycads • Blues And More! NORTH PHOENIX/ SCOTTSDALE • 602-944-8479 824 E Glendale Ave. (Phx)
All offers limited to stock on hand. • No other discounts apply. • Not valid on previous sales. Multi trunk, jumbo size, and field dug trees slightly higher. LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED • RESIDENTIAL - C-21 - 125878 • COMMERCIAL - A-21 - 125879
SALE ENDS 6/15/20
Price is good with ad only.