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Moms of victims ‘blessed’ by first responders

BY TOM SCANLON Peoria Times Managing Editor

It might seem odd that mothers of teenagers cruelly shot in a random act of angry violence said they feel blessed.

But, they stressed, it could have been much worse, if not for heroic responders.

Police officers are supposed to stand tall and stop crime, but Glendale Officer Destiny Ebersohl was on her knees May 20, desperately stopping blood.

And firefighters/EMTs are supposed to be able to enjoy time off from their stressful jobs as professional life savers.

But Avondale Fire Capt. Chris Spire, out for a quiet family meal, dashed out of a Westgate restaurant into the danger zone after hearing ominous sounds.

“I started hearing what I thought was ham-

mering,” Spire recalled. “I went to the door and pushed it open. We do active-shooter training, and I recognized this was an active shooter.

“I made sure my family was safe then went back out the front door.”

In a Westgate walking area, two teenagers were on the ground, screaming in pain.

Armando Hernandez Jr. of Peoria allegedly had just shot three random victims, including Alfredo Jaime, 19, and Destiny Bain, 16. Ebersohl was one of the first officers on the scene. Af-

PUSD teacher faces charges he molested students

BY TOM SCANLON Peoria Times Managing Editor

A former fifth-grade teacher is scheduled to go to trial in Maricopa County Superior Court at 8 a.m. Monday, June 8.

Ricky Ordway, a former teacher at Peoria Unified School District’s Sun Valley Elementary School, faces two dozen sex abuse and molestation charges. His trial was first scheduled for April but, like many other cases, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic that scrambled the court calendar.

A Peoria police officer arrested Ordway May 14, 2019.

A week earlier, PUSD sent parents an email stat-

ing, “A student and parent brought allegations of inappropriate conduct to our attention and we immediately notified the Peoria Police Department.”

According to police reports and court documents, several of Ordway’s alleged offenses took place in 2019.

Josephine Hallam, Ordway’s attorney, filed a Nov. 26 petition asking the court to dismiss the case.

As part of her argument, Hallam said school staff and the principal heard “rumors” of Ordway having sex with students in December 2018.

According to Hallam’s Nov. 26 petition: “In an interview, the principal of Sun Valley Elementary School, Stephen Balliet, disclosed that there

Magdalena Jaime wipes away tears after thanking the first responders who helped save the life of her son, who was shot at Westgate. (Peoria Times photo by Pablo Robles)

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had previously been rumors about Mr. Ordway that had been investigated by the school in December of 2018. These allegations (came) about after a student was overheard by an aide telling another student that Mr. Ordway had sex with students.

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“... Mr. Balliet addressed all four fifthgrade classes and instructed them to come forward and speak to him if they had a real concern about Mr. Ordway. No one came forward to speak to Mr. Balliet or make any disclosures about Mr. Ordway.”

Michael Minicozzi, Maricopa County deputy attorney, answered Hallam’s petition Dec. 2.

Minicozzi addressed all of Hallam’s claims that Ordway’s rights were violated.

“About five months before these allegations were investigated by the police, the principal of the elementary school conducted his own investigation brought on by some rumors that he had heard about the defendant acting inappropriately with some of the children,” Minicozzi said.

“The principal spoke with several students in the defendant’s class but ultimately, no one disclosed anything specific. ...

“Additionally, many of the incidents in this case occurred after the principal talked to some of the students.”

Sun Valley Elementary School, near Northern Avenue and U.S. 101, is in Peoria but has many students who live in nearby Glendale.

Mark Rodrigues, a detective with the special victims unit of the Peoria Police Department, gave grand jury testimony Aug. 13.

Rodrigues stated that multiple girls in Ordway’s class stated the teacher called them to his desk and molested them during class.

Rodrigues stated Ordway denied touching the girls inappropriately. He did acknowledge that he called girls to his desk to assist them. The detective said Ordway confirmed he never called boys to his desk.

According to the May 14, 2019, arrest report, “I took (Ordway) into custody and brought him back to the station. During a post-Miranda interview, (Ordway) denied all the allegations and said the victims were lying about the allegations.”

Ordway, a Peoria resident at the time of his arrest who has since moved to Phoenix near Glendale, has continued to maintain he is innocent during preliminary court proceedings.

PUSD 13% override and $125M bond to voters

BY ERIN BRASSEY Glendale Star Staff Writer

Peoria Unified School District will ask voters to approve a 13% budget override and $125 million bond in November.

At its May 28 meeting, the PUSD Governing Board voted 3-1, with one abstention, to authorize an override and 3-2 for the bond that will appear on ballots.

The 13% override will continue to provide important funding for the district, said Michelle Myers, PUSD’s chief financial officer.

Voters approved the current 13% override in 2015. But an increase to 15% narrowly failed last fall.

PUSD voters first approved a 10% override in 1996 and renewed in 2001, 2006 and 2012. In 2015, voters approved a 13% override. The authorization lasts for seven

years and phases out over the last two years if not renewed or replaced with another voter-approved initiative.

The district has 42 schools in Glendale and Peoria.

Danielle Airey, a district spokeswoman, said the current 13% override provides approximately $28 million of additional funding for the district’s maintenance and operations budget each year for health care professionals, physical education, arts education, music, chorus and assistant principals.

The override would also cover funding for a lot more including but not limited to full-day kindergarten and teacher salaries, according to Airey.

Myers said the bond will cover costs for upgrades and repairs to existing schools as well as purchase land to

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Judy Doane was the only member to fully vote against both motions.

“I was willing to support a lesser override than this,” she said.

Doane said that if the district wants to see the override succeed, then the bond should be delayed.

Governing Board President David Sandoval and members Cory Underhill and Monica Ceja Martinez voted for the override and the bond.

“I understand what Ms. Doane is saying about this being a time of economic uncertainty, which is why we absolutely need a continuation of our 13% override,” Underhill said.

She felt this money would help the district face changes and new challenges in

Lesko named ‘Taxpayer Super Hero’ by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Rep. Debbie Lesko, a Republican who represents Peoria and parts of Glendale, Avondale and Litchfield Park, was named a 2019 Taxpayer Super Hero by conservative group the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste.

“So many of our taxpayer dollars are wasted each year by the federal government. I came to Congress to rein in that spending and I will continue to do so as long as I’m in office,” Lesko said.

The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) Congressional Ratings highlight the voting records of all 535 voting members of Congress. The report, which CCAGW has issued since 1989, identifies members whose voting records helped protect taxpayer dollars, as well as those who consistently voted against their interests.

The CCAGW generally follow party lines, with Republicans receiving high marks while Democrats are panned.

Raul Grijalva, a Democrat who represents Goodyear and Buckeye, was ranked as “hostile” by the CCAGW, as was Ruben Gallego, a Democrat who represents Tolleson and part of Glendale.

schools during a post COVID-19 world.

Martinez supported the override, noting it funds nurses and health services within schools.

“My priority has always been and will always be safety first,” she said.

And she felt the bond provided funding for important updates that make sure the buildings are up to state code.

“I am in support of the bond so we can follow the law and stay compliant and keep our kids safe,” Martinez said.

Beverly Pingerelli abstained from voting for the override but did give her opinion on the subject.

“I believe a continuation of the 13% override at this time, especially if there is a potential tax increase on our community, is unwise,” Pingerelli said. “I was hopeful that we could have proposed a reduction in the override amount.”

Pingerelli did not support the bond and questioned whether people in the meeting felt the bond or the override was more crucial for the district.

Myers and Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson both stated that the district needed the override.

“Without an M&O override in place, the

district would lose funds that support people and programs,” Airey said.

Several community members provided their opinions to the board before the vote.

“I have one request for all board members. If you’re truly for our children, then vote ‘yes’ for both items,” Armando Macias said.

Jill Melaragni agreed with Doane’s view.

“I would like to ask that you only go out for an override this election cycle,” Melaragni said. “Past polling results show that voters will approve a bond over an override, and we can not allow this override to fail.”

Doane also talked about her discussions on the override with citizens not associated with education.

“Literally nobody that I have spoken to outside of the education realm has agreed that they would vote for this— nobody,” she said.

Sandoval called for united support moving forward.

“I believe that each one of us wants this override to be successful and wants the district to be successful,” Sandoval said. “We just do it from different points of view.”

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ter applying a chest bandage to Alfredo’s chest wound and instructing a volunteer to hold it in place, she turned her attention to the girl, who had blood spurting out of her leg.

It may have been destiny that brought the two together.

“I applied a tourniquet to her leg, and she was just screaming, ‘It hurts, it hurts!’” Ebersohl said. “I said, ‘My name’s Destiny, too.’

“She stopped screaming and looked at me and said, ‘With an I or a Y?’”

Spire, meanwhile, worked on Jaime.

“I stayed with the male, who was the more critically injured,” he said.

Spire, a paramedic, noted he was able to call an emergency “back line” to give detailed information to on-duty EMTs who were racing to the scene.

Tearful moms

Glendale Police Chief Chris Briggs, Fire Chief Terry Garrison and Mayor Jerry Weiers honored Ebersohl and Spire with “Life Safety” awards at a news conference May 28.

The officer wiped away tears and the

firefighter gulped as the soft-spoken mothers of the victims praised their efforts.

“I knew that you were their angels that protected them that day, that God sent you,” said Magdalena Jaime, Alfredo’s mom.

Kathleen Bain, Destiny’s mother, read a text her daughter sent during the news conference:

“When you help because you want to help, God will bless you tenfold because you helped not because you had to but because it came from deep within your heart.”

Kathleen said Destiny called her right after she was shot and she rushed to Westgate. “She kept saying, ‘Nobody’s here and I’m bleeding.’ I said, ‘I’m on my way, I’m on my way,’” Bain said.

She was able to share good news.

“Destiny came back home yesterday,” Kathleen said. “She has a scar from her knee to her ankle. All I could do was hold her. We both cried.

“She said, ‘I’m glad it was me and not any of those little kids that were in the mall.’”

Destiny’s mother took a deep breath to

compose herself several times.

“I wasn’t going to come here, but (Destiny) said, ‘Mom, you need to go there. Tell everybody I’m thankful,’” Kathleen said.

Alfredo’s mother said her son was expected to be released from the hospital that day, but a “minor complication” kept him at the hospital.

Others may not have been injured but relive the trauma of witnessing a man roaming through a once-peaceful shopping center with an automatic weapon, as cries of pain and screams of fright mixed with sirens.

“My wife and youngest son and fatherin-law were all with me,” Spire said.

“Every day we talk about it. It’s been an emotional roller coaster for us. My wife and I talk about it every day. At first she didn’t want to talk about it, but it’s good to open up.”

Spire’s job is also quite a roller coaster. Firefighters/EMTs can be playing cards at the station one moment and rushing to a gruesome car accident the next.

He called his job “very rewarding.”

“I got in the fire service over 20 years ago because I like to help people.

“I love the job I do every day.”

‘I can’t hate him’

The two moms were asked their feelings about the alleged shooter.

“No mother ever thinks their child will grow up like this. I feel sorry for the mom and dad,” Kathleen said.

As for the shooter, she added, “All I can feel is hate. How can I feel anything else when my baby’s crying in pain?”

Magdalena, Alfredo’s mother, felt differently.

“I can’t hate him,” she said of the shooter. “I’m the kind of a person that always looks at the positive, not the negative. … Prayers are what are sustaining me to go forward,” she added.

Hernandez faces more than 30 charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault.

The 20-year-old from Peoria remains in jail on $1 million bond, with an arraignment scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4.

Hernandez allegedly told police his gun jammed, stopping him from his plan of shooting 10 people.

According to a police report, he identifies as an “incel,” short for involuntarily celibate, and planned to shoot people at Westgate “to earn respect.”

The ones who seemed to earn respect were the two who helped clean up the mess and stop the carnage caused by the shooter.

“Chris is a tremendous asset to this department,” said Avondale Fire Chief Jeff Case, noting Spire has been with the department for 21 years.

“Chris’ actions on the night of the shooting at Westgate demonstrated his selfless attributes and his willingness to risk his life in a calculated manner to protect and save others.”

Case noted that, after securing his family, Spire put his life at risk to venture out into an active-shooter scenario.

“I’m extremely proud of Chris,” Case said.

“His actions and the courage he demonstrated, and his genuine concern for others, are the qualities we want in a professional firefighter. Chris is a true professional.”

The mothers of the victims struggled to express their emotions.

“I don’t have words,” said Kathleen, looking at the officer and the firefighter.

“God sent you guys to do what you do best. I am beyond grateful.”

Avondale Fire Capt. Chris Spire recalls how he raced away from a family dinner to treat a young gunshot victim at Westgate. Glendale Officer Destiny Ebersohl fights tears as she talks about helping another Destiny, a 16-year-old gunshot victim at Westgate. (Peoria Times photos by Pablo Robles)

Rezone case pending for Arrowhead RV development

BY ALEX CONFORTI Peoria Times Contributing Writer

The Peoria City Council approved a general plan amendment for the former site of Linden Tree Nursery, redesignating the area employment business commerce from traditional residential, possibly paving the way for Arrowhead RV and Boat Storage.

The rezone will be discussed at a future Peoria City Council meeting, which has yet to be set, according to Chris Jacquez, Peoria’s planning director.

The general plan amendment moved forward without the associated rezone, because the plan will be considered by voters during the general election in November, according to Jacquez.

From May to November, the council will not consider general plan amendments because of the election.

“If the rezone does not move forward or the case otherwise stalls, the city would take action to revert the land use back to residential,” Jacquez said.

The subject site is at 11150 W. Beardsley Road, an area surrounded by other industrial sites and operations, just east of the Ventana Lakes single-family residential community.

The build will include a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility on 21.1 acres, including a combination of enclosed, covered and uncovered recreational vehicle parking spaces.

Ventana Lakes residents expressed concern about the increase in traffic and noise from the 24/7 operation.

“Our view would be diminished by

any industrial, manufacturing, storage, office, etc.,” Cathy Seaborn, a Ventana Lakes resident, said in an email to Rick Williams, the project’s senior planner.

“We are quite unhappy with the possibility of having that type of business rising over the back wall. Again, it is unsightly, unacceptable and will undoubtedly affect our property values negatively.”

Another resident, Teresa Lovell, told the Peoria Times she is not opposed to the build if they address the community’s concerns.

“I am opposed to the amount of heavy traffic on roads that are not built to support such a high amount,” Lovell added. “I have lived here since ’04 and can’t think of a year where we have had complete access to that road. If they are changing the zoning laws, there should be some kind of modifications so the impact to existing residents is minimal. We purchased our homes with the idea that this was residential, and now it’s light industrial.”

City Councilman Jon Edwards said he was concerned that, given the pandemic, residents were unable to express their complaints appropriately.

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Ducey says schools will reopen this summer

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Arizona schools will reopen late this summer, pretty much no matter what is going on with COVID-19, Gov. Doug Ducey said May 28.

And there could be summer school— and even the opening of schools that operate on a year-round basis—starting this month.

The governor and Cara Christ, his health director, acknowledged the risk of having children together in classrooms. That’s why schools were shuttered on March 15.

But Christ said it isn’t that simple.

“There’s a lot of public health reasons why we would want kids in school,’’ she said.

“They provide a lot more services than just education.’’

Still, she conceded, it is a bit of a balancing test.

“Schools provide nutrition, they pro-

vide safe environments, they provide physical activity,’’ Christ said. “All of this is important for the ongoing health of these kids, especially as they grow.’’

That, she said, requires looking at it “from a holistic public health approach.’’

“We are weighing it against the risk of transmission of the virus, and that’s one of the things we’re taking into account,’’ Christ said. That includes “flexibility’’ to provide alternatives to students—and faculty—who may themselves be at risk or have family members and finding ways to keep them safe “while we’re still meeting the needs of the children.’’

Anyway, she said, there are ways to reduce risks, ranging from more frequent disinfection of surfaces to not having students gather for assemblies and lunches.

Ducey defended the decision to make that announcement about August reopenings on May 28, even with the state still in what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls Phase 1. That is the earliest stage of re-

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opening both the economy and public activity, which involves not just social distancing but also prohibits gatherings of more than 10 in any one place.

“We need parents and teachers and superintendents to be prepared,’’ he said of the announcement.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman on May 28 promised to issue “guidance to serve as a road map for preparing for a variety of learning options that keep students and teachers safe.’’

“This document ... will provide adaptable, flexible recommendations, considerations and resources for districts and charters to plan for the upcoming year,’’ Hoffman said.

Public schools aside, the governor gave the go-ahead for summer camps to open as early as this coming week.

That, however, is for the moment going to be limited to day camps. And they will have to operate under guidelines to be issued by the state.

In a 41-page “road map’’ released June 1, Hoffman provided a series of options for local school board members to consider as they figure out what’s the best course of action going forward for 1.1 million youngsters in more than 2,000 school buildings.

Among the proposals worked out with education, community and health officials:

• Physical distancing of children, including partitions between desks and limited seating on school buses.

• Closing communal areas like dining halls and serving individually plated or home-packed meals, using disposable utensils and dishes.

• Encouraging staff and students to stay home when sick and eliminating “perfect attendance’’ awards.

• Screening students for symptoms, which may include temperature checks.

• Staging staggered times for parents to drop off and pick up their children.

• Creating small class sizes “when possible.”

And when physical distancing does not work, the plan says schools should consider other strategies to limit the spread of disease, including cloth face masks, hand washing and sanitizing surfaces. Still, the bottom line comes down to

whether, even implementing all these strategies, it’s possible to keep students and staff safe. And that problem can be multiplied in younger age groups where it may be unrealistic to try to keep kids apart, which is why, even in the best of circumstances, children come home from school with head lice.

“I think it’s important for all of us to acknowledge that this is about decreasing risk,’’ Hoffman said.

“But in our school settings ... it’s almost impossible to completely eliminate the risk,’’ she said. “A school is a place where people congregate, where kids come together and adults come together, so there’s always going to be some level of risk.’’ Hoffman said the report includes various recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, like the issue of distancing and wearing masks.

“But we also recognize and are realistic that may not be feasible for every school community,’’ she continued. “If these mitigation strategies are not feasible, then one of the considerations would be to not open and to provide more distance learning or have more online options.’’

And the road map does say that is an option. One other is a “hybrid’’ program where students spend only part of the week in a school building. Only thing is, she said, the formula for state aid currently does not recognize this as an option.

Hoffman emphasized that none of the proposals or suggestions are mandates.

“This is not a one-size-fits-all,’’ Hoffman said.

“This is meant to be flexible and adaptable to help our school leaders think through all different types of scenarios and work within their own communities to create plans that are best for their unique needs.’’

Some of that, Hoffman said, is likely to be based on the rate of infection, with some communities having above-average spread of COVID-19 than others.

All of this—whether more teachers, more classroom space, more computers for online learning, or even disinfecting solutions—involves money, even as the state is looking at a deficit for the coming fiscal year that could hit $1.6 billion.

Job fair for experienced nurses, ER techs at newAbrazo Surprise Hospital

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

A job fair for experienced nurses and emergency department technicians will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at the new Abrazo Surprise Hospital.

The new hospital is scheduled to open later this summer. Abrazo has openings for registered nurses and emergency department techs with at least two years of experience.

Recruiters and hiring leaders will be on-site for interviews during the job fair.

Abrazo Surprise Hospital is located at 16815 West Bell Road, Surprise.

“In an effort to keep everyone safe, we ask that you bring a face mask with you. There will be a health care practitioner at the entrance to check your temperature and screen everyone for COVID symptoms,” said Abrazo Nurse Recruiter Vanessa Telford.

Abrazo Surprise Hospital will provide emergency care and surgical services.

Designed as a neighborhood hospital focused on quality health care, convenience and efficiency, the facility is smaller in scale than a typical general hospital. Like its larger sister hospital Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, it will include an ER, surgical suite, private inpatient rooms, X-ray, CT, laboratory and other services.

The hospital is expected to provide more than 50 full-time equivalent clinical and support staff jobs.

Abrazo Surprise Hospital will be the second of three Abrazo neighborhood hospitals in the Valley.

Abrazo Mesa Hospital opened in October 2019 and construction recently began for Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. According to Abrazo, the single-story neighborhood hospitals are sometimes referred to as “microhospitals.”

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Gov. Ducey orders nightly curfew through June 8

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

After a weekend of arson and looting in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Gov. Doug Ducey ordered a statewide 8 p.m. curfew through June 8.

Cities around the country have had riots from those protesting the death of George Floyd. Chilling video shows a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck as the man struggles for breath.

While the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall was looted and hundreds arrested for rioting in Downtown Phoenix over the weekend, there were no reports of mass demonstrations or group unlawfulness in Peoria.

“There have been no protests or arrests in Peoria,” said Brandon Sheffert, a Peoria Police Department spokesman. “We are continually monitoring the situation and have plans in place. We do not disclose our staffing and deployment plans.”

On the first night of the curfew, which went into effect May 31, “There were no issues or incidents related to the curfew,” Sheffert said.

Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat was involved in a pre-curfew discussion with Ducey and his office May 31.

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“It’s deeply disturbing to see the destructive actions that have taken place across our country, and I respect Gov. Ducey’s quick action to mitigate the threat of hostile behavior while preserving the rights of those who want to peacefully protest,” Carlat said. “I appreciate the governor’s will-

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ingness to discuss these pressing issues with mayors, while offering his support and resources as needed.”

On its website, the city of Peoria announced it will close entry to the Rio Vista Recreation Center as well as parks and park amenities beginning at 7 p.m. nightly.

“This includes entry into city paths, athletic fields, the skatepark, tennis courts, pickleball courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and the dog parks at the community and neighborhood parks,” the announcement said.

Due to the curfew, the city council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, started early with the study session from 4 to 5 p.m. and the regular meeting from 5 to 6 p.m.

shoppers and retailers in mind,” according to a Facebook post.

“The center is closed until further notice,” an Arrowhead Towne Center recording said June 1.

Westgate Entertainment Center remained open, though it closed early at 5 p.m. June 1 and June 2.

“The looting and violence we saw last night (May 30), especially in Scottsdale, simply cannot be tolerated,’’ Ducey said.

“Destruction of property does not qualify as freedom of expression.’’

The order was taken under the same laws which Ducey said gave him the authority to issue a “stay-at-home’’ order and restrict business operations due to COVID-19. Violations are a Class 1 misdemeanor, carrying up to six months in jail and a $2,500 fine— in addition to any other charges that might be leveled against those arrested.

In issuing the order, Ducey said in a Twitter post that it “gives law enforcement an additional tool to prevent the lawlessness we have seen here and in cities nationwide.’’

“Police will be equipped to make arrests of individuals who are planning to riot, loot or cause damage and unrest,’’ the governor said.

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Though people are not permitted to be “present on any public street or in any public place” between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., Ducey’s order is far from a “lockdown.”

Going to work or even to a restaurant is permitted.

According to the order, medical personnel and credentialed members of the media are permitted to be in public, as are those “traveling directly to and from work; attending religious services, commercial trucking and delivery services; obtaining food; caring for a family member, friend or animal; patronizing or operating private businesses; seeking medical care or fleeing dangerous circumstances; and travel for any of the above services.”

The definition of travel includes walking, biking, skateboarding, driving a car and public transit.

Scottsdale police said “millions of damages and theft’’ occurred in violence and looting May 30 at the Fashion Square mall and nearby businesses. Police said 12 were arrested.

And 114 were arrested in Phoenix during protests on Saturday.

The governor said he was acting “at the request of local leaders and in coordination with state and local law enforcement.’’

Annie DeGraw, aide to Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, said her boss also was kept in the dark.

“We learned on Twitter along with the rest of the world,’’ she said.

Arrowhead Towne Center, near the Glendale-Peoria border, closed May 31—the day after the Scottsdale mall was looted—“out of an abundance of caution, and with the safety of our

“We have not had any discussions with him about a curfew. We have not had any discussions with him about protests,’’ DeGraw said. “We have not had any discussions with him about pretty much anything in many months.’’

Capitol Media Services contributed to this story.

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Cathy Carlat said she supports Gov. Doug Ducey’s nightly curfew through June 8. (Peoria Times file photo)

Peoria lands $20M in CARES funding

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund, the federal government gave Gov. Doug Ducey $1.9 billion to allocate locally.

Ducey announced May 28 the creation of the AZCares Fund to filter $440 million of CARES money to cities and towns. Of the total, nearly $60 million is headed to the Glendale-Peoria corridor.

Around $29 million of that will land in Glendale. Peoria is to receive just over $20 million.

“As we continue to work toward a strong and healthy recovery, I am grateful for Gov. Ducey’s work to streamline the AZCares funding and we look forward to getting these dollars back into our community as quickly as possible,” Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat said.

The AZCares money coming to Glendale is in addition to nearly $3 million in funding to serve homeless and low-income populations.

The funds come just as cities are putting their annual budgets together. But there are strict stipulations on how the money can be used—only for public health and public safety.

According to information on the AZCares Fund, “The direct allocations must be used on payroll expenses related to an entity’s public health and public safety expenses from March 1 through Dec. 30.”

Glendale spokesman Jay Crandall

confirmed the city will use $29 million from the AZCares Fund “for payroll expenses for public safety.”

Peoria said the funds will help offset some of the challenges the city faced due to the pandemic.

“Our community has developed real, pragmatic solutions to the new problems that this pandemic created, and I have been amazed at how responsive and adaptive our city, our first responders and our small businesses have been,” Carlat said.

The state’s largest cities, including Phoenix and Mesa, previously received direct CARES funding from the federal government. With less stipulations on how the money can be used, those cities used some of the funding for business and resident assistance.

The money has not been sent, as cities are required to submit applications for the grant money.

The money from the AZCares Fund is to be distributed based on population from 2019 U.S. Census figures (the current census will not be finalized until next year).

The population figure for Glendale used for the funding is 252,381. Peoria’s population is listed as 175,961 in the AZCares Fund documents.

Avondale (population 87,931) will get slightly more than $10 million, Goodyear just under $10 million.

Buckeye’s funding will be $9.1 million while Litchfield Park will get about $750,000 from the AZCares Fund. completely.”

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City officials and Morris said surrounding residential areas will benefit from the “neighborhood-friendly” and “low-intensity” commercial amenity.

And Arrowhead RV will provide employment opportunities through its facility and generate sales taxes, which will increase Peoria’s tax base and revenues while benefiting local school districts.

A meeting with over a dozen residents and board members from the HOA of

Ventana Lakes residential community earlier this year came to unanimous vote concluding they were “fine” with the new development project, according to an email sent to Ventana Lake residents from the board.

“We back right up to that land, and I just cannot fathom the visual aspects and the noise,” Lee Sanderson, a resident of Ventana Lakes, said during a video conference.

“We found this place so peaceful, and we’re just really concerned.”

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Past tragedies evoked past presidents’ inspiration

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times View Columnist

They came to the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds by the thousands, just four days after a terrorist’s bomb ripped through a federal building in Downtown Oklahoma City.

This was April 23, 1995—not a pandemic with 100,000 dead but 168 murdered—and I was there as a columnist.

The Rev. Billy Graham spoke eloquently about the mysteries of God.

“I’ve been asked why God allows it,” the pastor said. “I don’t know. ... I have to confess that I never fully understand, even for my own satisfaction. I have to accept that God is a God of love and mercy and compassion even in the midst of suffering.”

Then President Bill Clinton rose and spoke to grieving—and with him rose America.

I never cared much for Clinton the man. But Clinton the orator spoke with

humility and grace. He leaned into a profound moment of national grief, and drew us with him. He quoted Proverbs 11:29 and it fit the moment perfectly.

“To all my fellow Americans beyond this hall, I say, one thing we owe those who have sacrificed is the duty to purge ourselves of the dark forces which gave rise to this evil. They are forces that threaten our common peace, our freedom, our way of life. Let us teach our children that the God of comfort is also the God of righteousness: Those who trouble their own house will inherit the wind. Justice will prevail.”

mass death. You might remember such times, though now it’s a thing of the past.

Here’s President Trump on the day we passed 100,000 dead from COVID-19: “The Radical Left Lamestream Media, together with their partner, the Do Nothing Democrats, are trying to spread a new narrative that President Trump was slow in reacting to Covid 19. Wrong, I was very fast, even doing the Ban on China long before anybody thought necessary!”

Classy.

I miss empathy and having a president who rises to the moment.

Like President Obama after a mass shooting in Tucson killed six and wounded 13.

“If this tragedy prompts reflection and debate, as it should, let’s make sure it’s worthy of those we have lost. Let’s make sure it’s not on the usual plane of politics and point scoring and pettiness that drifts away in the next news cycle. The loss of these wonderful people should make every one of us strive to be better.”

Like President George W. Bush through a bullhorn at Ground Zero after 9/11. “I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you! And the people—and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!”

Once, we called moments like this “being presidential.” It was what presidents did when we suffered war, attack,

Like President Reagan after the Challenger exploded in 1986.

“I know it is hard to understand, but sometimes painful things like this happen,” he told us. “It’s all part of taking a chance and expanding man’s horizons. The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.”

Here’s Donald Trump, asked if he had a message for Americans who might be worried about the pandemic: “I say that you’re a terrible reporter. That’s what I say. I think it’s a very nasty question.”

Actually, in our most tragic moments, it’s exactly the question every president should answer.

BY KATHERINE CAMBERG Peoria Times Staff Writer

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, coffee shops were an essential part of many lives. Like restaurants, coffee shops were required by a Gov. Doug Ducey order to only provide to-go or delivery drinks and food from midMarch through May 10. Patrons were permitted to enjoy food and drinks in restaurants and coffee shops May 11, though with guidelines.

Yet West Valley residents have continued to frequent their favorite cafes—with one saying business is actually better than pre-pandemic.

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Other local coffee shops, such as Driftwood Coffee Co. in Peoria, saw a decline in business. This can be especially difficult for shops that attract customers because of their unique “vibe” and aesthetic. A Driftwood representative said sales picked up as soon as dining in was permitted.

Some local shops said customers showed their passion about supporting local businesses. Cabin Coffee Café in Glendale saw customers returning a few weeks into the pandemic. Manager Janice Openshaw said, “Our customers tell us they want to see us open when everything is back to normal.”

Cafes that were better adapted to drive-thru and takeout orders have fared better during the pandemic. Café Bebida, located inside Casa Lucero in Goodyear, noted that after customers were aware they could safely place orders, business rebounded.

“We were very fortunate to have a large, beautiful walk-up window for takeout that looks out on the Sonoran Desert,” said Deborah Huyer, Café Bebida’s manager.

“Although business slowed for a couple of weeks after restaurants were closed (for dining in) by executive order, we picked back up and actually did

Maricopa County building permits increase despite COVID-19

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF WRITER

Data from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county. Building permit submissions are up substantially year over year, with a greater percentage of these being completed online.

Maricopa County Planning and Development reports 1,371 permit applications were submitted in April 2020 compared to 1,141 in April 2019, a 20% increase. Permit submission numbers have grown every month so far in 2020.

“We know the economic impact of this crisis is far from over, and we are seeing impacts across all industries,” said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, of District 4. “What this data represents to me, though, is a reason to be hopeful. People continue to build in Maricopa County. They want to invest in their future here, and the Planning and Development Department is allowing them to do that with greater ease even during times of social distancing.”

Planning and Development received 4,897 permit applications in the first four months of 2020. The department issued

3,596 building permits, including 720 new house permits, during that same time period. The total value of the issued permits was $294 million.

In the first four months of 2020, 65% of building permit applications were submitted online, a trend that began even before the full impact of COVID-19 shutdowns was felt, according to the county.

“Improvements to the online permitting experience made prior to the pandemic have enabled more individuals and businesses to apply for permits on their schedule, at their convenience. In fact, we saw the percentage of permits submitted online jump from 49% in January to 77% in March,” said Jen Pokorski, Planning and Development director.

“Our team is committed to building on these successes so our community can grow in a safe, balanced way.”

Planning and Development’s customer lobby closed to the public on March 26 due to COVID-19, and a virtual counter was established in its place that allowed business to continue with minimal disruption, consistent turnaround times on plan review, and prompt building inspections. Permits are accepted online or

via drop box, and staff is still available by phone or the website to answer any questions. The data indicates that demand for online services was increasing even when the physical customer lobby was still open.

She said Planning and Development has prioritized additional online options, including offering FastTrack permits to be submitted electronically. FastTrack permits are permits for simple projects, such as pools, carports and fences, that can be processed the same day.

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as much or more than we did before the COVID-19 closure.”

Many cafes reported fewer customers in the first few weeks of the pandemic. As customers were assured that takeout orders could be completed safely, business returned. Many noticed that patrons wanted to support these businesses through tough times. Some saw increases in the purchase of coffee beans and cold brews that customers could enjoy at home.

Larger chains are adapting to local guidelines.

“Connection and community are fundamental to humanity. As we gradually come out of isolation, people will continue to crave connection and crave a sense of community,” Starbucks president and CEO Kevin Johnson said in a May 21 letter to stores.

“Over the last week, we have now regained about 60-65% of prior year comparable U.S. store sales while reopening under modified operations and with reduced hours.

“So that is our job now: to build a bridge to a future that—yes—will look different but that stays true to Starbucks’ mission and values,” Johnson wrote.

“We will build it together, and it will carry us all to a better tomorrow for Starbucks and the communities we serve.”

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We heard you loud and clear! Value, Value, Value

BY SCOT ANDREWS

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce Business Association and all businesses in Peoria are opening as we speak. Over the last several months, we have asked for input and listened to you.

In March, we launched a comprehensive survey of our businesses and members. We had a significant response rate. We explored four dimensions of input. These were: value/ROI of an investment in the chamber business associa-

tion, education needs and requirements, large (signature) events expectations, and the preferred timing of our events. Last businesses were asked to provide additional comments we could act on to improve our value to their business.

The survey says...... value/ROI is critical for businesses, as they have limited capital and want to see a solid return.

Business wants us to: Market their business; provide situational training to grow; and connect them to industry power players in their product-offering space. Access to community leaders was a close

fourth to the above expectations.

For education businesses had explicit needs for social media marketing, networking, work-life balance and sales. Relative to large events, our business and membership cited fun, engaging activities connected to the community are expected. Large/signature events survey results cited a keen interest in a taste of Peoria, business leadership panels or conferences and women power player panels or conferences.

For best timing of events, a more tra-

ditional expectation was evident, in that before 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. were the top times requests for events.

In terms of the verbatim comments, businesses are seeking real relationships, expansion of their network of contacts, and a sincere nonself-serving empathy for their business in general, given their needs are ever changing. Our focus at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce is 100% in the one-on-one relationship with our business community and serving these needs tirelessly. Now is the time to connect with us and explore how we can serve you! We like to say our response is “yes” and we’ll figure out the “how.”

Please visit peoriachamber.com and the peoriaaz.gov/covid19 to include business resources for those that may need assistance. Or reach the Peoria Chamber of Commerce at memberservices@ peoriachamber.com with all needs, questions or requests.

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The Peoria Chamber and Jeffrey Hayzlett: maintaining business continuity – it’s time to drive and thrive

BY PEORA CHAMBER STAFF

The Peoria Chamber has partnered with Jeffrey Hayzlett, primetime TV and podcast host, chairman and CEO C- Suite Network, keynote speaker, best-selling author and global business celebrity. We invite you to attend

a special, interactive gathering to discuss winning strategies to overcome the newest obstacles before us.

As the world adapts the pace of business amidst the global pandemic, it is critical to maintain business continuity. We must drive and thrive! Hayzlett will present time-tested tips, steps and

strategies to overcome any obstacle facing you and your business. Come learn, share and cheer with us!

You will take away: 1. How to engage and support more customers, new customers and current customers.

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Not only do we offer the most affordable Phoenix and Tucson painting services around, but since we know not everyone’s tastes are exactly the same, we also offer services tailored to your unique needs.

This allows us to give your space the look and feel you’ve always envisioned it having.

None of our work is subcontracted out; it’s all done by employees who pass our

rigorous training program and ongoing monthly skill-building training we do with them.

Our main company goal is to build a company culture of success and amazing customer service. Arizona Painting Company has been in business since 2001.

We have three office locations: one in Tucson, one in Chandler and one in Glendale.

We are proud of setting the standard for all other painting companies to strive for. No job is too far. If you live in the Phoenix or Tucson area, we would love to give you an estimate!

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Immanuel Campus of Care is a 12-acre community that offers Peoria and the surrounding suburbs independent- and assisted-living accommodations, plus a skilled nursing care center licensed for 228 beds.

Our care center offers specialized services ranging from a comprehensive behavioral health program, skilled nursing, long-term care to rehabilitation services.

In 2019, Immanuel’s Care Center received an “A” Quality Rating Certificate from Arizona Department of Health Services.

At Immanuel’s Care Center, your

wellness is our passion. Our team of caring nurses, therapists and nursing assistants offer a variety of therapeutic and restorative services to speed your recovery and enhance personal well-being. At Immanuel, we not only focus on individual goals and milestones for physical health, we are committed to getting each individual back to doing the things that make them thrive.

We are a nonprofit and an equal housing opportunity community, plus a member of the Better Business Bureau.

To schedule a tour, or to have any of your questions answered, please call 623-977-8373.

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June 2

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Online Networking Happy Hour

June 4

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June 5

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June 9

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2. Anticipating and adapting to new business needs and approaches.

3. Tips for managing and motivating your workforce.

4. How to safely get open for business.

5. Strategies to implement to reach top business decision makers.

6. Ways to leverage and extend your cash and keep cash flowing.

7. Surprising and unexpected strategies

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to boost your business.

8. Actionable advice to get you off the couch and thriving.

This will be presented virtually via Zoom from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

It is a free event for Peoria Chamber members and is $25 for all other guests. Register at peoriachamber.com/ Events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Coffee is for Closers - Virtual

June 11

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June 16

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June 17

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June 18

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Online Zoom meeting

Women 4 Women Networking Group - Virtual

June 19

8:30 to 10 a.m.

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June 23

9 to 10 a.m.

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Coffee is for Closers - Virtual

June 25

7 to 8 a.m.

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June 30

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Finalists look to have doughnut creations in Bashas’ Bakeries

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Six youth and five adults—from Clifton, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale and Surprise—are finalists of Bashas’ Donut Flavor Craze Contest.

The fifth annual contest invited Arizonans to share doughnut creations that represent their favorite sweet treat or guilty pleasure. The doughnut flavor finalists did not disappoint, with ideas themed around everything from root beer floats, creamsicles and banana splits to brownies, gumballs and potato chips.

Judges carefully weighed creativity, flavor combination and individuality to choose the finalists based on a 100-word description of their best doughnut idea, including the

proposed name, key ingredients, and why the doughnut is a sweet treat or guilty pleasure. Entries were in two categories: youth ages 8-17 and adults 18 and older.

The following youth were named finalists for their flavor submissions:

• Banana Split: a strawberry-filled doughnut iced with a banana fruit mix, given white glossy icing and topped with chocolate drizzle. (Surprise resident Avery K., age 10)

• Brownie Love: a chocolate doughnut with chocolate filling, iced with chocolate dip and sprinkled with brownie crumbs. (San Tan Valley resident Kalei D., age 12)

• Galactic Gumball: a white-frostingswirled doughnut with colored sprinkles, topped with colored gumballs. (Phoenix resident Charles O., age 8)

• Neapolitan Dream: a strawberry long john doughnut, filled with vanilla pudding and topped with chocolate frosting and pink, white and brown sprinkles. (Clifton resident Sienna F., age 11)

• Orange Creamsicle: a Vienna-filled doughnut with orange fruit, mixed with white and glossy icing. (San Tan Valley resident JT D., age 17)

• Sprinkle Explosion: a doughnut filled with buttercream and sprinkles, topped with white icing, swirled with drops of color and topped with sprinkles. (Sur-

prise resident Makenzie L., age 10)

The following adults were named finalists for their flavor submissions:

• Monkey Bread Minis: a doughnut cluster glazed and rolled in cinnamon sugar. (Phoenix resident Fair Yeager)

• Raspberry Lemon Delight: a vanilla cake doughnut with lemon, drizzled with raspberry icing. (Litchfield Park resident Amy Bartlett)

• Root Beer Float: a doughnut filled with vanilla cream, mixed with buttercream and topped with root beer icing. (Litchfield Park resident Eric Bartlett)

• Strawberry Shortcake: a doughnut filled with strawberry glaze, topped with strawberry icing and dipped in a cookie crumb. (Glendale resident Angel Fuchs)

• Vanilla Cream Potato Chip: a bar doughnut filled with vanilla cream and topped with crushed potato chips. (Scottsdale resident Debi Kinder)

Two winning doughnut flavors (one youth, one adult) will be selected by a panel of judges just in time for National Donut Day Friday, June 5. The winning doughnuts will be featured in Bashas’

bakery cases across the state during the month of June.

In addition to having their winning doughnuts featured in Bashas’ bakery departments across the state, the two winners (one youth and one adult) will be named Bashas’ Official Bashas’ Donut Ambassadors for 2020 and receive $500 worth of prizes, including a Bashas’ gift card, family fun activities and baking/cooking gadgets, along with one dozen doughnuts every month for a year.

Bashas’ will also distribute a $50 grocery gift card to runners-up in each age category and a $20 grocery gift card to the honorable mentions in each age category.

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BY MIKE SAGARA Peoria Times Guest Writer

The Central and Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to offer these heat-related safety tips.

Excessive heat is a danger to humans, pets

In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events.

• Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle—even for a

minute. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees.

• Check on family, friends and neighbors who have no air conditioning, spend much of their time alone or are likely to be affected by the heat.

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• If someone doesn’t have air conditioning, they should seek relief from the heat— especially during the warmest hours—in

places like libraries, theaters or malls while practicing social distancing and wearing a face mask.

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.

• Avoid extreme temperature changes.

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors, because they absorb the sun’s rays.

• Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.

• Postpone outdoor games and activities.

• Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks.

• Check on animals frequently, and make sure they have plenty of shade and cool water.

• If you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

• If possible, move the person to a cooler place and immerse them up to their neck in cold water. Otherwise, spray the person with cold water or cover the person with cold, wet towels or bags of ice.

• Animals can suffer heat stroke, a common problem for pets in the warmer weather.

• Some of the signs of heat stroke in your pet are

• Heavy panting and unable to calm down, even when lying down.

• Brick red gum color

• Fast pulse rate

• Unable to get up.

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If medications and surgeries haven’t stopped the tingling, pain and numbness in your feet—you may be one of the countless people who are misdiagnosed each year. Symptoms of neuropathy often feel very similar to symptoms of poor circulation in your legs and feet. It’s time to stop playing the neuropathy

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• Excessive heat can lead to sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

• The signs of heat exhaustion include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness or exhaustion.

• If someone is experiencing these symptoms, move them to a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing.

• Spray the person with water or apply cool, wet cloths to the skin.

• If the person is conscious, provide small amounts of cool water to drink slowly. Watch for changes in condition. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, call 9-1-1.

• If you suspect your pet has heat stroke, take their temperature rectally.

• If the temperature is above 105 degrees, cool the animal down. The easiest way to do this is by using the water hose. Stop cooling the animal when its temperature reaches 103 degrees.

• Bring your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible, as heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage. Download the Red Cross Pet First Aid app and take the Cat and Dog First Aid course. The app features step-by-step instructions for cat and dog first-aid emergencies and more.

• Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. Signs include hot, red skin, which may be dry or moist; changes in consciousness; vomiting and high body temperature.

Mike Sagara is the public information officer for the Central and Northern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information, visit redcross.org.

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King Crossword

GO FIGURE!

by Linda Thistle

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

EVEN EXCHANGE

by Donna Pettman

SUDOKU TIME

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS

Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words. Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

Don’t preach, teach, screech or beseech … just communicate!

I like communicating with people. I’m a pastor, speaker and author, but really, most people say that I do much more than that. I communicate. I don’t preach, teach, beseech or screech. I communicate or at least attempt to communicate. My goal is to connect the message with the audience engagingly and creatively, creating a shift in beliefs and behavior that uplifts people.

Webster defines communication as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs or behavior; a technique for expressing ideas

effectively; an act or instance of transmitting.

Here are some examples of sayings on T-shirts that I say a lot in a little. The sayings are short, funny, cheeky and communicate creatively.

“Tweet others as you like to be tweeted.” “Bacteria—it’s the only culture some people have.” “90% Awesome. 15%

Bad at Math.”

Wasn’t that refreshing? These sayings were created for one thing: to say something that goes beyond the conventional way of saying that something. In this case, it’s meant to sell T-shirts. But it also connects the message with the audience. People say to themselves, “A-ha, I like that. It says something that I resonate with more powerfully than I could say it.

I am willing to not only buy it but become a walking billboard for it.” There is power in communication.

I remember when I was a full-time pastor in a local church here in Phoenix called Hosanna Christian Fellowship. I wanted to communicate in a way that would create a shift, a change in insight and behavior, on a subject most of my congregation already knew about. They could pontificate on the subject but could not communicate on the subject in a way that connected the message with the audience.

My Bible text for the day was Luke 8:11. “Now, the parable is this: The seed is the Word of God.” So, my subject was going to be on the Word of God. How do I communicate to those who have heard messages on the Word of God many times? How could I communicate in a way that would impact their world, transporting them from information to revelation creating an application? How could I say a lot in a little in an unexpected way, breaking the boring “order of service” that puts most church people to sleep?

I noticed that Jesus said the Word of God is like a seed. When planted in good soil, it will grow into something bigger, better, greater. I went to the seed store and bought 100 pounds of clean corn seeds. Then I put about five pounds of seeds in a small, white plastic bag. I hid the rest of the seeds backstage.

As I began speaking, I used the usual form of speaking … giving Bible references, some examples, and explained what the parable was saying, etc. Everything was as it should be. About 25 minutes into the sermon, I picked up the small, white bag of seeds and kept speaking.

Then I changed spiritual gears. I moved from a lecturer to a communicator, from teaching to learning, from one-way nonparticipative speaking to two-way interaction with the audience. I started asking, “What good is the seed in a bag? It needs to be spread and planted to produce something.”

As I was speaking, I put my hand into

the bag and threw a handful of seeds into the audience. Then I threw another handful and then another handful of seeds. The audience initially was in shock. This was unexpected. Seeds were flying all over the 800-seat sanctuary. But soon, the congregants were laughing. “A-ha … we get it … it’s seed … we need to spread God’s Word everywhere.”

After the small bag of seed was gone, I calmed down my approach a bit. I said, “Learn the three laws of sowing. 1. You always reap what you sow. 2. You always reap more than you sow. 3. You always reap later than you sow.” I concluded with the statement, “If you sow sparingly, you will reap sparingly.”

At this point, everyone calmed down. Then another “suddenly” came along. I ran backstage, dragged out the giant bag of corn with a large shovel in my hand. The audience gasped. Yes, you guessed it. I emptied the giant bag of corn on the front of the stage, put the shovel into the pile of corn and started shoveling the corn into the audience. The crowd was exuberant and inspired. I communicated. No one that I know of has ever forgotten that message.

Maybe a few were offended, but not many. With corn in their hair, corn down in their shirts and blouses, and corn in the seats and aisles, people were uplifted. They were transported from knowledge to understanding. A first-time Catholic attendee who was a guest came up to me after the service. Without any mention of offerings whatsoever, he gave $20,000 for new chairs that our church desperately needed. He said, “I know a good investment when I see it. I’m sowing seed.”

If you want to go up in life, learn to communicate. By the way, don’t get upset if Christians are quoting Bible verses. They’re doing what they are supposed to do: sow seed.

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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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Thanks to the USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children, the Peoria Unified School District will provide lunch with breakfast for the next day for free to any child 18 and younger this summer.

Lunch and breakfast will be served at

26 school sites through Thursday, July 23.

Meals will not be served on Monday, July 6 as all district sites are closed.

Meals are available for curbside pickup by car or walk-up.

Children must be present, or student identification must be presented. Children do not have to be enrolled in the Peoria Unified School District to participate.

Meals for those 19 or older will cost $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch and dinner.

Lunch meals with breakfast for the next day will be provided from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday at the following sites:

• Alta Loma, 9750 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria.

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

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

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

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

• Country Meadows, 8409 N. 111th Avenue, Peoria.

• District Administration Center, 6630 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.

• Desert Harbor, 15585N. 91st Avenue, Glendale.

• Desert Valley, 12901 N. 63rd Avenue, Peoria.

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

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

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

• Kachina, 5304 W. Crocus Drive, Glendale.

• Liberty High School (9 - 10 a.m.), 9621 W. Speckled Gecko Drive, Peoria.

• Marshall Ranch, 12995 N. Marshall Ranch Drive, Glendale.

• Oasis, 7841 W. Sweetwater Avenue, Peoria.

• Peoria Elementary, 11501 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria.

• Peoria High School, 11200 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.

• Pioneer, 6315 W. Port au Prince Lane, Glendale.

• Raymond S. Kellis High School, 8990 W. Orangewood Avenue, Glendale.

• Sahuaro Ranch, 10401 N. 63rd Avenue.

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

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

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

• Sundance, 7051 W. Cholla Avenue, Peoria.

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BY DERRICK SMITH AND JACKSON LAUTARET Cronkite News

Eliminating high fives and coaching in groups of more than 10 and administering regular temperature checks are among the recommendations the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is endorsing for high school athletes as they begin practice for the fall sports season.

The AIA, the state’s governing body for high school sports, is following guidelines produced by the national Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for a state that is in phase one, which is the case with Arizona. The association also offered guidelines for when the state moves into phases two and three.

“Our priority through this is for the safety and well-being of all our state’s student-athletes and those that support them,” said David Hines, executive director of the AIA. “We are not guaranteed to have a fall season. We are preparing to be ready on time, but it will all depend on how this situation develops as the summer goes on. We just ask that schools, coaches, players and parents consider and utilize the guidelines until we get back to normal.”

The AIA’s guidelines May 28 came shortly before Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced that youth activities, such as Little League and other sports leagues, summer schools and day camps, will be allowed to reopen under new social distancing and safety standards.

“Things would be getting back to nor-

mal when somebody could say ‘play ball’ or ‘batter up.’ I was hoping that play ball would be for the Diamondbacks, but in the meantime it can be for Little League,” Ducey said at a May 28 news conference. The timing is up to organizations, he said. Detailed guidelines by the SMAC for phase one include:

• Small-group activities are permitted for 10 people or fewer with a coach on-site, but public facilities (including gyms) remain closed.

• All athletes, coaches and other support staff must be free from symptoms for at least 14 days and no individual is in close contact with anyone who is sick within that 14-day period before group training may begin.

• All athletes, coaches and support staff who are members of a high-risk group or live at home with a member of a high-risk group shall only attend training sessions virtually.

• Screening for symptoms occurs based on a daily COVID-19 symptom questionnaire of all participants, including coaches and staff.

• If an athlete is showing any symptoms or discloses symptoms or illness, a parent should be called and the athlete needs to be seen and cleared by a health care provider.

• Temperature checks are strongly encouraged for all participants. Each athlete shall log their self-reported questionnaire and temperature. A COVID-19 point of contact for teams

shall maintain symptom logs.

• Disinfecting and cleaning of all personal equipment and material shall occur before and after practice as well as any other time there is contact with another person.

The recommended guidelines created by the SMAC are based on Ducey’s outline for phased reopening in the state. The recommended guidelines by the AIA do not overrule local guidelines enforced by local public health authorities, Hines said. Emergency legislation was also passed May 28 by the executive board of the AIA in regard to a required pre-participation physical form for all athletes. A waiver was approved to allow student-athletes who have already completed certain physical forms to participate in their respected sport activities. The decision was ultimately made to alleviate the stress of some families traveling and wondering how they could get their son or daughter into a medical professional for a physical during this time.

food, towels or most equipment. Equipment such as basketballs and baseball bats players share during games have to be sanitized before and after a game.

• Cosmetic Dentistry • Partials

• Dentures

Meanwhile, the new guidelines for youth sports, designed to keep children, parents and coaches safe, mean not sharing water bottles, other drinks or

Social distancing moves include recommendations for players to wait in the car before games or practices start and asking those attending the games to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to wear masks or other face coverings and keep proper distance away from one another. The CDC recommends a minimum of 6 feet. Ducey’s guidance did not address whether players will wear masks. The governor said the bottom line is that youths are returning to sports fields.

“If you need a headline today, it would be: Play ball is going to happen with Arizona Little League,” Ducey said.

The AIA announced guidelines for the return of high school athletics in Arizona Thursday. But things will be different, as provisions for the return include no high fives, no groups of 10 or more, and regular temperature checks. (Peoria Times file photo)

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