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June 17, 2021

Quest for Closure: Justice for Brandon BY BRIAN CANO

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Liberty High School graduate Brandon Caserta walked to the flight line at Naval Station Norfolk on June 25, 2018, and said, “I’m sorry you have to see this.” The 21-year-old man threw himself onto the spinning tail rotor of the military helicopter. Since then, Brandon’s parents, Patrick and Teri Caserta, said they have left no stone unturned. The Peoria couple are pushing for the passage of The Brandon Act. If signed into law, the act will refer someone who utters “I need to talk to someone about the Brandon Act” for a mental health evaluation. On June 25, 2020, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), along with the Casertas, pre-

sented the national legislation. Teri said The Brandon Act would make it easier for service members to seek mental health care unidentified. “I am very Brandon Caserta vocal,” Teri (Submitted) said. “In order to get somebody interested, I have to tell them what he did when he died.” Ironically, the Casertas said it was common ground that brought them together with The League of United Latin Ameri-

can Citizens (LULAC), which is, reportedly, the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic civil rights volunteer-based organization. Teri said the league understood its mission and “went right to work.” The league launched a month-long campaign on May 25, in Peoria to “Save Our Servicemembers.” A candlelight vigil was held in honor of Brandon at Rio Vista Community Park near the fishing pond at the Peoria’s Veterans Memorial. Dr. Adam McCray, a clinical psychologist who helms Peoria’s West Valley Vet Center, reminded the crowd that it is possible to be successfully treated from PTSD. It’s never too late to seek help. “We offer quick, easy access to care for any veteran servicemember who is strugSEE BRANDON PAGE 4

Tips to stay safe this fireworks season BY MADELINE LEWIS Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peoria allows for closely monitored fun this Independence Day. While there are permitted public fireworks displays, many households also like to celebrate at home. If any community members plan to purchase and use fireworks before July 6, consider these guidelines. Peoria Fire Capt. Mark Barbee shared more information about how to stay safe.

“Don’t experiment with homemade fireworks,” he said. Consumer fireworks allowed for purchase include sparklers, novelties and ground-based fireworks. Consumer fireworks are only allowed on private property, meaning in the backyard or driveway. Fireworks are not permitted on streets or in public parks, except for displays with permits. Staying in a safe area will help prevent any accidents. When lighting fireworks at

home, stay away from dry grass or anything flammable in the yard. Return to social distancing and keep space between all people holding sparklers. When using fireworks at home, proximity to water is key. While lighting the fireworks, “keep a hose with a shut-off nozzle nearby” so that water is easily accessible if needed to put out fires or sparks. In addition, keep a bucket of water nearby. Place all malfunctioning fireworks and used sparklers in the water before.

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Peoria hosts All-American Festival

The city of Peoria is hosting the state’s largest Independence Day fireworks at the annual All-American Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. The free event kicks off when gates open at 5 p.m. with live music, family-friendly activities, water inflatables and slides and a wide variety of food trucks and food concessions. Beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase inside the event. Rob West and Micky and The Motorcars will open for headliners Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. A limited number of VIP and meet and greet upgrade experiences are available for purchase. Info: peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

Celebrate Make Music Day

Make Music Day is a celebration of music on the summer solstice. This year, the celebration will be held virtually and will give residents a chance to submit their personal music videos. The

festival is Monday, June 21, and spans across 1,000 cities around the world. Info: peoria.makemusicday.org

Heat relief stations open in Peoria

The city of Peoria is partnering with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Heat Relief Regional Network to host multiple cooling stations throughout the summer. Each hydration station location provides water and an area for individuals to cool down and escape the heat. Station hours will be the same as the business/operating hours at each location. Info: azmag.gov/heatrelief

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completed every three years and helps inform managers of water-based recreation statewide, funding distribution and resource management. This year, Arizona is focusing on the experiences of resident Arizona boaters while also attempting to get feedback from all boaters while they are visiting Arizona waterways in the summer of 2021. With more than 10,000 acres of water surface at Lake Pleasant serving as a destination in the city of Peoria, residents are encouraged to complete the survey at azstateparks.com/survey.

Peoria Unified wins financial reporting award

The Peoria Unified School District was recently awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International. The Certificate of Excellence demonstrates Peoria Unified’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and financial reporting. Peoria Unified earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Comprehensive SEE BRIEFS PAGE 4

AMSAF awarded $20K for helmet program BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation received a $20,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help promote a helmet assistance program that will help individuals garner a quality DOT full face or modular helmet. “We want to thank AZGOHS Director Alberto Gutier for his continued support for motorcycle safety in Arizona,” said Mick Degn, foundation executive director. This helmet program will help individuals garner a quality Department of Transportation helmet with some financial assistance from AMSAF and a discount from AMSAF-certified dealers. Degn said he believes the program will give riders the chance to purchase a

good full-face or modular DOT helmet at a reduced cost. The applicant must fill out an application and donate $50 to AMSAF, which is tax-deductible. If funds are not available, people can’t get into the application process as it will be closed. If AMSAF has additional funds available, applicants will receive a receipt with a promo code and instructions that they can take to specified dealership locations. The letter will extend a credit for $125 off a specified helmet. In addition, the certified dealer will give an additional 25% off MSRP on full face or modular helmets. Arizona is a state where riders have a choice whether to wear a helmet or not. Degn said the foundation wants to help motorcyclists afford a helmet, if they choose to wear one. This program

is possible due to grants, sponsors, donations and partners who want to help reduce crashes and fatalities in Arizona. The helmet program is open to all Arizona residents 15 years, 6 months old or older. Funds for this program also come from donations, sponsorship and grants. AMSAF’s mission is to promote motorcycle safety and awareness and help reduce crashes and fatalities in Arizona. In doing so, it offers Arizona motorcycle training financial assistance scholarship program. This program also allows individuals to get into motorcycle training at a reduced cost. In addition, AMSAF offers safety tips on its Facebook page and wants to help the motorcycle community in other ways financially. Info: 1-888-951-3732, amsaf.org/helmets

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gling with difficulties in life,” McCray said. “We have a particular focus on suicide prevention, identifying concerns that are going on that may lead to suicidal ideation and intervening to save lives.” Peoria City Councilperson and the governing body’s veterans liaison Bill Patena told the audience he will continue to work with the Peoria’s Veterans Memorial board to honor the municipality’s veterans. “Tonight, we are gathered to honor the memory of Brandon Caserta, a hometown hero from right here in Peoria,” Patena said. “We gather to remember his life, his legacy and impact he brought to the world.” According to Teri, the overall rate of deaths by suicide across the services rose from 2015 to 2019. Teri said The Brandon Act could help to identify and support servicemembers at risk. She called this “call to action” a step toward fully implementing a roadmap for suicide prevention in the military.

Brandon Caserta’s parents, Teri Caserta, to the left of the podium, and Patrick Caserta, to the right. (Photo courtesy of Tiesonomo Media Group)

The goal of the Save Our Servicemembers (#SOS) campaign is to build national support for The Brandon Act. This could become a vital resource to all families of men and women in uniform who experience a mental health crisis, according to league vice chairman of the National Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs Leonard

Gonzales. The league wants to shine a spotlight on safety in the military ranks through several key initiatives including The Veterans Deportation and Prevention Act; The Military Justice Improvement Act; I Am Vanessa Guillen Act and The Brandon Act, according to Gonzales. “There may be other legislation that’s introduced that helps to support this that we will certainly embrace,” Gonzales said. “We’re committed to this for the long haul, and we’re going to see this (Brandon Act) through.” The Brandon Act is part of a broader

mental health awareness campaign to help protect military members, Gonzales said. “You know, when we send our sons and daughters, and we see our brothers and sisters or mothers and fathers, I think we have an expectation that they’re going to be safely taken care of, by their leadership into the culture that they serve,” Gonzales said. “But we do not sign up for things like sexual assault, we don’t sign up for hazing and bullying.” That said, the Casertas are committed to holding the Navy accountable. They want to bring justice to their son. “There is no interview that I can ever give to express to you the disappointment in people and the fact that no one in his command even cares that he is dead,” said Patrick, a retired Navy career counselor with 22 years of service. “I cannot get over that part.” The Veterans Crisis Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached by calling 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Services also are available online at veteranscrisisline.net or by text, 838255.

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Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. This award demonstrates the district has met the Certificate of Excellence program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency. Peoria Unified maintains copies of audited financial statements, budgets and related reports the district’s website. Individuals can search annual

financial reports by year and view information how Peoria Unified spends dollars in the classroom. “We are thrilled to receive the Certificate of Excellence for 3consecutive years in a row,” said Peoria Unified’s Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Myers. “The district is focused on accurate financial reporting, transparency and stewardship of community resources.”

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Legislators named economic development champs BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Arizona Association for Economic Development has honored a trio of legislators as 2020 Economic Development Champions. Sen. David Gowan of Sierra Vista, District 14; Rep. Ben Toma of Peoria, District 22; and Rep. Frank Pratt of Casa Grande, District 8, were recognized during the organization’s virtual Policy Impact Celebration held earlier this month. Gov. Doug Ducey opened the event by commending the honorees for their innovation in making Arizona a more competitive business environment. “In Arizona, we pride ourselves on our responsible, innovative economic policies which create the foundation for our competitive business climate,” Ducey said. “We’ve developed policies that create jobs, bolster our infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for our residents.”

force training programs and Drought Contingency Plan, which assures water supply for irrigation districts in Pinal County. The awards were presented by Mignonne Hollis, president of AAED and the Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation, AAED Executive Director Carrie Kelly, AAED Government Affairs Committee Chair Michael Jansen and AAED Policy Impact Celebration Chair Karla Moran. Following the awards ceremony, AAED’s Policy Advocate Eric Emmert moderated a panel discussion about AAED’s policy priorities with Sen. T.J. Shope of Coolidge, District 8; Sen. Sean Bowie of Chandler, District 18; and Rep. Daniel Hernandez of Tucson, District 2.

Gowan earned the honor for his work on infrastructure improvements and sponsoring the renewed Qualified Facilities Tax Credit in the Senate. Toma was cited for constructing H.B. 2757, the tax reform solution for out-of-state, online retailers and sponsoring the renewed Qualified Facilities Tax Credit legislation in the House. Pratt has been a staunch supporter of advancing economic development policy at the legislature for many years and was recognized for his workRep. Ben Toma of Peoria, District 22, was recognized during the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s virtual Policy Impact Celebration held earlier this month. (Photo courte-

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Landlords are the forgotten pandemic heroes BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of quiet heroism, men and women sacrificing to keep others healthy and safe. Doctors, nurses, firefighters, paramedics, cops, grocery workers; have all done amazing work and have all been recognized for their efforts. But what about the owners of apartment complexes? The moms and pops who own duplexes or single-family rental homes? We have heard not a peep of praise about them despite their massive sacrifice over the past 16 months, a time period when they have been forced by various state and federal eviction moratorium orders to provide free rent to thousands of residents across Arizona. I think it’s high time we do something many people find unthinkable: Say something nice about the good actors often known derisively as “landlords.” Full disclosure: In my day job as a public relations consultant, one of my clients is the Arizona Multihousing Association, a trade association representing the apartment industry. So, yes, I am predisposed to say kind things about property owners. That doesn’t change the fact that be-

ginning in March 2020, first the state and then the feds voided more than one million leases in Arizona, suspending the private property rights not only of big companies that own apartments, but retirees supplementing their Social Security with a rental property or two. You think it’s tough having company stay a few nights too long? Imagine having residents stay 16 months with no rent while you pay the mortgage, property taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. We didn’t force grocery stores to give away free food or gas stations to pass out free unleaded. But enforce free rent for a year-plus? Yes, we did. One of the saddest parts of this story is the massive and underreported government snafu that has accompanied the eviction moratorium. To date, Arizona at the state, county, city and town level has received about $1 billion in federal eviction relief funding. Thus far, 16 months into the pandemic, the agencies charged with distributing these funds have given out about $134 million — or 13 cents of every relief dollar. We can only wish government revenuers would be that inefficient when it comes to collecting our tax dollars. These eviction relief programs, beset by red tape and overly complicated applications, have backlogs

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thousands of applications long. That’s tragic, because it never should have been this difficult to give away free money. Common sense should have dictated that everyone who qualified for the eviction moratorium – in other words, every renter who lost work or suffered a pandemic-induced salary cut – also qualified for relief dollars. End of story. That ship has sailed, however. The Centers for Disease Control order suspending evictions is set to end June 30. If not extended again, tenant advocates say there will be a rush to the courthouse and a wave of evictions. No property owners I’ve met look forward to evicting people, especially anyone who has struggled during the last year-plus that was 2020 and early 2021. At the same time, just as there are

“slumlords” who give responsible property owners a bad name, there are also “bad apple” residents who used the moratorium as a vacation from responsibility. They failed to pursue relief and went silent on the property manager. Instead of taking their stimulus checks or enhanced unemployment benefits and spending them on basics like rent, they decided responsibility could wait. Meanwhile, the back rent tab continues to rise. Thousands of property owners have waited. For 16 months. Silently, amid frustration and the threat of bankruptcy, and without an iota of praise for their efforts. It seems like one kind column is the least we can do, no? David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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“Equal justice under law,” reads the inscription carved above the columns on the magnificent building that houses the Supreme Court of the United States. Business consultants who earn their living devising new concepts for “leadership in commerce,” (a dubious exercise, but a triumph of marketing) might call those four words a “mission statement.” That would be wrong. Those four words encapsulate the essence of a republic, and we confuse them at our own peril. You may have been taught that the words “republic” and “democracy” are interchangeable. Again, that would be wrong. Ours is a constitutional republic — a form of government based upon the edicts enumerated in our Constitution — the supreme law of our land. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution further elaborates: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” In other words, our Constitution is a document of limited and enumerated powers, based upon law. That same Constitution establishes a framework for self-government, based not upon majority rule, but the supremacy of law, equally applied to all: the essence of justice. Small wonder then, that Benjamin Franklin didn’t hesitate when asked by a Philadelphia socialite, “Dr. Franklin, what form of government have you given us?” “A republic, if you can keep it.” He knew how difficult that would be, and he also knew the dangers inherent in a democracy, because the printer-inventor-founder defined it in this way: “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what they are going to have for lunch.” Dr. Franklin’s simple and powerful definition of democracy exposes the “tyranny of the majority” — and why confusing the term “republic” with “democracy” is dangerous.

Sadly, such confusion is commonplace. Even more tragically, we have seen news coverage — or more accurately, elitist lectures disguised as news — sow seeds of more confusion. In less than six months, the Biden Administration has opened our borders, empowered our enemies, dismantled our domestic energy production, dismissed concerns about ballot security, prioritized illegal aliens over citizens and instituted a policy of runaway spending, encouraging the Federal Reserve to just keep printing money, with the expansive inflation that inevitably accompanies that action. That’s not all. Transforming the military into an institution of uniform political ideology instead of a fighting force is also underway; likewise, the effort to legitimize male athletes “in transition” dominating biological females in women’s athletic competition. What else? Plenty. All done by executive action. Where are the Republicans? Well, they’re there, and some are putting up a fight — though the “alphabet networks,” their cable cousins, and the major newspapers ignore their efforts. Some conservatives seek solace by looking to the political calendar, and the midterm elections scheduled for November of next year. Still others look to the judiciary, and the three conservative Supreme Court Justices installed during the Trump Administration. But the wheels of justice continue to turn — slowly — if at all. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton, James Comey and John Brennan all enjoy freedom — despite suspicions that each of them have been involved in illegal activities. Can we keep our Republic? It may be easier to change the Supreme Court inscription: “Special justice for some.” And that would be wrong.

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This ‘cicada invasion’ is a battle worth fighting BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Seventeen long years they have waited. Now, trillions of cicadas making a racket as loud as lawnmowers have emerged from their slumber throughout the Midwest and Eastern states. The noisy little critters are considered a major nuisance because they amass in huge numbers in parks, wooded areas, neighborhoods and just about everywhere. They fly, land and crawl on trees, pets, cars and houses. People have claimed that the “cicadas invasion” is harmful to their mental health and doctors have reported that requests for anti-anxiety medication is on the rise.

Ahh, the lovely sounds of nature. Why are cicadas so darn noisy? The males “sing” by flexing their tymbals, which are drum-like organs in their abdomens. Small muscles rapidly pull the tymbals in and out, the sound intensified by their mostly hollow abdomens. It’s one beautiful mating call. When cicadas are burrowed underground, what do they do? Well, it seems they are tunneling and feeding, not really hibernating. Once they emerge as nymphs, they shed the exoskeleton, their wings inflate, and they can begin their brief and loud adult life. If you are heading back East where the Brood X cicadas are serenading, you might take some ear plugs. Hungry? I have a new recipe to share. First, you gather up a bunch of cicadas, throw them in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Then fry them

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up in a pan with some olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Get your dips ready because they are supposedly delicious with a little salad dressing. (Do not try this if you are allergic to shellfish.) A sustainable, cheap and high-protein snack. I saw this famous chef on a cooking show saying that cicadas and other insects are the “food of the future.” Well, I don’t like the looks of that future and I will not put a bug in my mouth. Intentionally that is. (I did swallow a fly once by mistake.) I was coerced into eating rattlesnake one time. I was at Rawhide when it was in Cave Creek and my husband thought it would be fun to try it because it was one of its bestselling “snacks.” No, it does not taste like chicken. It is nothing more than a small, tough, cooked piece of viper. I almost choked on it. Oh, I did watch someone eat choc-

olate-covered ants (very unsettling). And although I love chocolate, I refused to give the “haute-cuisine” a taste. I do not like bugs. My nephew in Ohio said he and his friends stuck cicadas on a stick and roasted them over a campfire. To me, that is what marshmallows are for. But I digress. Cicadas are putting on one of the world’s great natural spectacles, that you must hear to believe. It is like a pulsing, surging electrical current. The sound heads for a crescendo before receding slightly, only to build up again to a roar. We can enjoy them in Prescott and Sedona as we head into summer. Scientists say their “music” has a special beat. Dear readers, just please don’t eat. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Barro’s, Pepsi partner for pediatric cancer fund BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Family-owned Barro’s Pizza and Pepsi are teaming up for the sixth year this June to raise money for children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Until June 30, all Barro’s Pizza locations will donate proceeds, up to $40,000, from the sale of any lunch special to the nonprofit Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Locations include: 8390 W. Cactus Road, Peoria; and 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria. “Our passion is helping our community,” said Bruce Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children is such an incredible organization, so each year we look

forward to helping raise money for the families they support. These events are the very core of who we are as a family, and it makes everything we do worthwhile.” The Scottsdale-based foundation was founded in 2013 by Chrisie Funari after she lost her young daughter, Ava,

to cancer. Funari traveled the country seeking the best treatments and care for her daughter. Knowing the struggle and the toll it takes on the family, Funari started the organization to empower families by ensuring they have a secure place to live, access to medical treatment and continued support.

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The Zeppelin IV thrives on live ‘experience’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Dan Pettit of The Zeppelin IV calls his band “a little insane.” The Valley-based Led Zeppelin tribute act mirrors the classic rock legends by playing three- to four-hour shows in venues around town. “We do a live ‘experience,’” said Pettit, a Glendale resident who graduated from Mountain View High School in Mesa. “We really try hard to give you an example of what it would have been like to see Led Zeppelin live. We’ve studied them, listened to them and watched live performances. What you heard on the album is not what you saw in concert.” The band next plays in the area from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Dillon’s Bayou at Lake Pleasant. “No two shows are ever the same,”

Pettit said. “We have a virtuoso guitar player, Nic Sterling, who was a kid phenom. He released his first album at 10. “With Zeppelin, you can just let him go crazy. He can just jam and we follow along. That’s what the real Led Zeppelin did. Jimmy Page might be on a tear, riffing or doing whatever. They would just wait for him to come back around.” Pettit said The Zeppelin IV chose the perfect band to emulate because the catalog is so robust with well-known songs. “It’s fun,” Pettit said. “We’ll play four hours and still have somebody come up to us and say we didn’t play ‘The Rover’ or this or that. I make a little joke about that at shows. ‘If we did every song fans wanted to hear, we’d be here until tomorrow.’” Pettit called Led Zeppelin the ultimate jam band, like the Grateful Dead or Phish. “We don’t really take breaks,” he said.

“Our ‘breaks’ are the songs. Like with ‘Moby Dick,’ that’s when I get to run off stage, while the drummer is doing the drum solo.” With other songs, The Zeppelin IV has acoustic jams that allow the drummer to step aside. Pettit is the Robert Plant for The Zeppelin IV. He joined an already-established band, who, subsequently changed its name to The Zeppelin IV. Led Zeppelin has been a longtime influence on Pettit and, he said, the Valley. “Our radio here is very Zeppelin influenced,” Pettit said. “They played a lot of Zeppelin on the radio here in the Valley. I had all of the albums and Robert Plant was one of my go-to voices to listen to and learn how to sing. Coincidentally, I happen to have blond hair and I think most singers are influenced by Robert Plant in some way.” Besides Sterling and Pettit, The Zep-

pelin IV includes Nick Marshall on bass, keyboards, mandolin and guitars; and Filiberto Lopez, drummer. Pettit said each bandmember would agree that the Zeppelin IV shows are gratifying. “By the end of the night, you’re tired,” Pettit said. “It makes you feel like you really accomplished something, just feeding off the crowd and the people. “You don’t feel tired until you loaded that last piece of equipment into the truck. Until then, it’s just so much fun. The music is fun and it’s never the same.” The Zeppelin IV

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hot! Watch and learn, you greenhorn city slicker. You will call me ‘The Precious’ after this roundup.” After hours of the stuff that cowboys and cow horses do, Quien Sabe and I pointed 700 heifers into the shipping pen. However, the first in line of the herd was the alpha heifer. She’s the leader the herd follows and obeys without question. This time, the alpha heifer stuck her head into the shipping pen and somehow signaled to the herd, “I ain’t walking down this road.” She made a 180-degree turn, ran at full speed, and the other heifers, instantly and without question, followed her lead. Have you heard of groupthink? Heifers do it very well. Now, Quien Sabe and I had 700 heifers stampeding toward us. I’m right in the middle of an authentic New Mexico cattle stampede. Houston, or Red Lake Ranch, we have a problem! As the stampede raced toward us, the only eyes bigger than mine were Quien Sabe’s. His ears bent straight forward and then up. He hesitantly stepped forward, trying to decide who he was going to take on first.

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During the final stage of most roundups, cattle are moved from the shipping pasture to the shipping pens. There the cattle are weighed and then loaded onto cattle trucks. All the riders form a large “V,” aiming the cattle to the gate of the shipping pen. There is one rider who rides what is called “point.” The “point” rider is in the middle of the “V” and slowly drives the cattle into the “V” narrow end and then through the corral gate opening. You guessed it. Quien Sabe and I were assigned the task of riding “point.” Initially, he did a great job of slowly herding the 700 heifers toward the gate. I was hanging on and enjoying the ride. What a fantastic experience to watch a real ranch horse do his job. Occasionally, a heifer would try and break out of the “V” line. Quien Sabe cut her off and herded her back into the group. Time and time again, the cattle tested Quien Sabe, but he was up to the challenge. Quien Sabe won every time. Then he would look back at me as if to say, “Wasn’t that good? I’m hot, hot,

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Teen singing duo opens Bellevue Heights concert series BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Connor Simpson and Natalie Mason will headline the first of five Summer Sundae Sunday concerts on June 20 at Bellevue Heights Church. The concert begins at 6 p.m. in the church worship center and the public is invited to the free show. Simpson and Mason have been best friends for many years and graduated from high school last month in Las Vegas. Simpson was the top tenor in the Nevada public school system for the past two years. He is in demand as an anthem singer and will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” this summer for the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants. A classically trained pianist, Mason is a seven-year member of the Nevada

All-State Choir. Both are involved in singing and youth leadership at their home church, Green Valley Baptist in Henderson, Nevada. Mason will study at Dallas Baptist University, while Simpson will head to California Baptist University in Riverside, California After each concert, attendees are treated to free ice cream sundaes on the church campus at 9440 W. Hutton Drive in Sun City. Other concerts in 2021 include Sounds of the Southwest Singers (July 4), Heidi Hernandez with Harp Synergy (Aug. 1), The Cimarron Sidekicks (Aug. 29) and concluding with pianist Nicole Pesce and trumpeter Dan Reed (Sept. 26). For more information, call the church office at 623-977-8308 or visit bhcsuncity.com. Masks are optional at all Summer Sundae Sunday concerts.

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you ought to get out of the way. It’s hard to get off your high horse, but sometimes it’s much harder on you if you don’t. The Bible has wisdom for people who are of the Quien Sabe variety and ilk. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.” Bible wisdom said it is our job to humble ourselves, and it’s God’s job to exalt us. Sometimes, we are like Quien Sabe and we try to exalt ourselves. Then God does our job and humbles us. We get exalted when we humble ourselves. Use your horse sense. It leads to stable thinking. Here’s your takeaway: Quien Sabe (Who knows?) now knows that using a little wisdom when facing a big problem probably saved his life, and his riders, too. He now knows self-sufficiency has ruined many a Quien Sabe who refused to get off their high horse when they ought to. Quien Sabe now knows a herd of 700 heifers are a lot of cows, and that ain’t no bull! Sometimes it is more important to

discover what one cannot do, than what one can do. Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com, visit nationstrategy.com or call 623-376-6757.

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Peoria Unified celebrates district’s athletes

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The Peoria Unified School District recently celebrated many student athletes and school teams who earned a state championship in athletics. These include: • Cactus High School Track & Field: Senior Gilbert Olivas won the Division III state championship in the boys 1,600-meter event with a time of 4:16:06, beating out former Cactus and current Centennial coach Steve Ybarra’s almost three-decade-long district record by .23 seconds. • Centennial High School Spiritline: Division II All-Girl Stunt state champions and qualifier champions. • Centennial High School Track & Field: Centennial’s Dominick Brister

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jumping 22 feet, 3.5 inches. • Sunrise Mountain High School Football: 5A state champions. It was the school’s first time. • Sunrise Mountain High School Boys Swimming: Daniel Matheson won the boys swimming Division II state title for the 200-yard freestyle in a time of 1:37.17. This set a new Sunrise Mountain school record. Matheson also won the Division II state title for the 500-yard freestyle in a time of 4:20.24. This not only set a new Sunrise Mountain record, but he broke the state record as well. • Sunrise Mountain High School Track & Field: Boys triple-jump winner Malachi Marshall with a distance of 45 feet, 5 inches. Girls 800-meter winner Kaitlyn Kaye with a time of 2:17.18, a school record.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Date of Publication: 6/17/2021 City of Peoria, Arizona (RE) Neighborhood & Human Services 8401 W. Monroe St., Peoria, Arizona Phone: 623-773-5140 On or after June 28, 2021 the City of Peoria will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93383), the National Affordable Housing Act, as amended and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, to undertake the following project: Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: City of Peoria Housing Rehabilitation Purpose: Providing Housing Rehabilitation Assistance to HUD Qualified applicants to live in decent, safe, sanitary housing. Location: Corporate City Limits of the City of Peoria, AZ. Project/Program Description: The projects contained within this summary and defined below include multiple housing rehabilitation programs within Peoria, AZ city limits. The total dwelling units assessed by this review is 345 housing units. The total allocation from the 5 Year Consolidated Planning Period will not exceed $4,925,000 CDBG FUNDING and/or ANY HUD Funding to come available including reallocation to be used in Program Year B-20/21/22/23/24-MC-04-0509. Funds from prior years, additional allocations from HUD to housing rehabilitation or income earned may alter this final figure + or - 20% and still be considered within the proposed scope of this Tier I assessment. Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non-HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]: Funding is provided to program operations from the City of Peoria General Fund for coordinative supporting services IE, Clerks office, Public Outreach, Legal Services, Procurement and others for which no specific dollar allocation is ascribed. *Rehabilitation in context of this Tier I review, means the improvement of a unit by repairs or replacements that bring existing components of the housing to a condition considered to be decent, safe and sanitary. In this program, units while they may be structurally sound, would not provide safe and adequate shelter, and in their present condition may endanger the health, safety, or well-being of the occupants. Such housing has one or more defects, or a combination of potential defects in sufficient number or extent to require repair or rebuilding, or is of inadequate original construction, which can be repaired to improve the existing housing for a HUD eligible participant. INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS: (A) CDBG - Peoria Home Accessibility Program (PHAP). Max. Est. CDBG Funding for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: $175,000 ($35,000 annually), Max. Est. Families for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: 35 housing units (7 annually). Program focus: provide assistance to address substandard conditions, which pose a serious threat to health, safety or welfare problem for persons with disabilities affecting the immediate livability of the home. Additional repairs may also be allowed that focus on long-term viability of the housing stock. (B) CDBG - Affordable Housing Activities. (1) Acquisition, Rehab, Re-Sale, Homebuyer Assistance*: Max. Est. CDBG Funding for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: $1,500,000 ($300,000 annually), Max. Est. Families for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: 10 housing units (2 annually). Program focus: Acquire singlefamily units, rehab and sell to eligible first time homebuyers. Program combines some categorically excluded “NOT” subject to statutes evaluations with housing rehabilitation that is not part of new construction. (2) Emergency Home Repair Program: Max. Est. CDBG Funding for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: $750,000 ($150,000 annually), Max. Est. Families for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: 175 housing units (35 annually). Program focus: provide assistance to address substandard conditions, which pose a serious threat to health, safety and welfare of the household affecting the immediate livability of the home. Additional repairs may also be allowed that focus on long-term viability of the housing stock. (3) Single Family Major Rehab Program*: Max. Est. CDBG Funding for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: $1,000,000 ($200,000 annually), Max. Est. Families for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: 25 housing units

(5 annually). Program focus: major rehabilitation for eligible low-to-moderate income, single-family households in need of more than $20,000 worth of services, up to full reconstruction (not new construction). (4) Neighborhood Revitalization Program: Max. Est. CDBG Funding for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: $1,500,000 ($300,000 annually), Max. Est. Families for the 5-yr Con Plan Period: 100 housing units (20 annually). Program focus: housing rehabilitation as part of neighborhood revitalization services for eligible low-to-moderate income, single-family households in need of exterior home repairs. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. Level of Environmental Review Citation: Rehabilitation Program of home-owner occupied single family homes: “24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i)” Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Airport Hazards 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2)] Endangered Species Endangered Species Act of 1973, particularly section 7; 50 CFR Part 402 Explosive and Flammable Hazards 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55 Historic Preservation National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110; 36 CFR Part 800 Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Airport hazards will be assessed on a project specific basis and provide source documents to support no hazardous affect. Standard Airport documentation will be obtained. Contamination and Toxic Substance as well as Explosive and Flammable Hazards will be assessed on a project specific basis and provide source documents to support no hazardous affect. On-site reviews, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality reviews and EPA hazards will be reviewed at a minimum of 3,000 feet from the site-specific location and an informed determination made supported by source documentation of any hazard. Explosive and Flammable Operations (24 CFR 51 C) will be assessed on a 1 mile radius from the subject and analysis will use recent determinations on exclusions as defined by HUD for National Fire Protection Association compliant above ground storage. Endangered Species will have a determination from the Department of Interior and Arizona Fish and Wildlife to verify any area controls or species impact. Floodplain Management and flood zone affect will be verified and source documentation obtained from FEMA. Within allowances of the SHPO 106 Consultation process and written guideline, the program will assess any property that is 50 years of age or older with the SHPO and through historic records (National Register) for adverse impacts and document all source reviews. Compliant review documentation will be in each environmental review record for the site-specific address. Environmental Justice evaluation as provided through demographic studies of EPA and the Census Bureau will be documented and source material provided to validate any conclusions as to any desperate effects on protected classes. Note: Environmental Justice is satisfied if there are

no adverse environmental affects relative to the site-specific address being reviewed. Estimated Project Cost: As available by Program Year Allocation B-20/21/22/23/24-MC-04-0509 the total allocation from the 5 Year Consolidated Planning Period not to exceed Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]: $4,925,000.00 The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(3)(i), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Development & Community Services Building, Neighborhood & Human Services, 9875 N. 85th Ave., Peoria, Arizona and may be examined or copied Mondays - Thursdays 7 A.M to 6 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the RE (City of Peoria) at Neighborhood & Human Services, 9875 N. 85th Ave., Peoria, Arizona. All comments received by June 28, 2021 will be considered by the City of Peoria prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Peoria certifies to US Department of Housing and Urban Development that Chris Hallett, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Neighborhood & Human Services Director consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Peoria to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD/State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Peoria (RE’s) certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Peoria; (b) the City of Peoria (RE) has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by US Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to US Department of Housing and Urban Development at CPD, One North Central Avenue, Suite 600, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. Potential objectors should contact US Department of Housing and Urban Development to verify the actual last day of the objection period. /s/ Chris Hallett Name/Title: Chris Hallett, Neighborhood & Human Services Director Note: The seven or ten-day public comment periods are the minimum time periods required by regulation prior to submission of a Request for Release of funds and Certification (form HUD-7015.15 to HUD/State. The Responsible Entity may choose to allow a longer comment period. The fifteenday objection period is a statutory requirement. The objection period follows the submission date specified in the Notice or the actual date of receipt by HUD/State, whichever is later. Published: Peoria Times Jun 17, 2021 / 39274

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ARTICLES OF PUBLIC NOTICE 623.847.4600 ORGANIZATION Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after July 2, 2021 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at Suncrest Mini Storage, 7410 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Barbara Switchenberg B246 Kenneth Carpenter E373 Dexter Brogden H472 Shonna Miller E352 Adan Rubio D312 Adan Rubio D313 Jack Mustin E350 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: Peoria Times, June 17, 24, 2021 / 39207

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Brenda Talbert, adult. Case Number PB 2021-090628 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Ronald L Talbert has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on 5/17/2021 Address: 1615 S 82nd St Mesa, AZ 85209 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 1615 S 82nd St, Mesa, AZ 85209 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice /s/ Ronald L Talbert Ronald L. Talbert Published: Peoria Times, Jun 10, 17, 24, 2021 / 39090

The Forum at Desert Harbor, located in Peoria, AZ announces with regret that it has notified the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Office of its decision to close its skilled nursing unit and to voluntarily terminate its participation in the Medicare program. The Forum at Desert Harbor has taken all appropriate steps to notify residents, families and staff of the closure and, guided by state and federal guidelines, is working closely with residents and family members to ensure the transition of each resident to an appropriate alternative care location. The safety and security of residents is our foremost priority. The skilled nursing unit will remain open until all residents are transferred, and it is no longer accepting new residents. Residents may obtain copies of their records from The Forum at Desert Harbor by contacting Kelly Bojorquez at 13840 N. Desert Harbor Dr. Peoria, AZ 85381 or 623-972-0995. PUBLISHED: Peoria Times, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2021 / 39214

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PERSEPHONE'S TEMPTATIONS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15508 W Bell Rd., Ste. 101-520, SURPRISE, AZ, 85374 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS Beatriz Aleyda Rivera and Jason Jay Dzibinski, 15508 W Bell Rd., Ste. 101520, SURPRISE, AZ, 85374 and their addresses Published PUBLICATION Peoria Times, June 17, 24, July 1, 2021 / 39172 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: AZ NEATLINE EXCAVATING L.L.C. II The address of the registered office is: 18171 W Sanna St., WADDELL, AZ, 85355 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER/MANAGER Craig Allan Birzer, and MANAGER Darrellen Birzer, both of 18171 W Sanna St., WADDELL, AZ, 85355 Published Peoria Times, Jun 17, 24, July 1, 2021 / 39218 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: OUROBOROS INFUSIONS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 17889 W. Alexandria Way, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Robert A. Miller III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Russell Ficke, 17889 W. Alexandria Way, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388 Published Peoria Times, June 17, 24 Jul 1, 2021 / 39184

NOTICE OF BID NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 7737115 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P210070 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: RFP BUYER NAME: Viorel D. Gheorghita BUYER PHONE NUMBER: 623-7737077 DESCRIPTION: Design Services for CAP Pump Station Rehabilitation PRE-BID MEETING DATE: June 9, 2021 from 8:00AM- 9:30AM SOLICITATION DUE DATE: June 24 @ 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitations are available through the City of Peoria Purchasing Portal (Bonfire) website at https://peoriaaz.bonfirehub.com/portal Published: Peoria Times, June 10, 17, 2021 / 39123 BID SOLICITATION NOTICE. Type of Solicitation: Invitation for Bid (lump sum fixed price) SEALED BIDS. Bidder Qualification: The owner, Mattamy Arizona LLC, employs an Arizona ROC GENERAL CONTRACTOR licensed with documented experience and success on similar projects. Project Location: Vicinity of Dysart Road and Ridgeline Road, Peoria, AZ. Project Name: Cowley – Dysart Road. Project Description: Civil infrastructure work involving the widening of an existing half street condition to the full street buildout of Dysart Road near its intersection at Ridgeline Road. Major elements of work include paving, concrete, and signing & striping. Bid Documentation: Bid/Contract Documents are available via email along with plans, specifications, and the complete project informa-

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NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave., 2 nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0065 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (IFB) Invitation for Bid BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7116 DESCRIPTION: 75 th Ave. Water Line: Cholla to Thunderbird PRE-BID MEETING DATE: June 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: July 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, June 10, 17, 2021 / 39122

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fication: The owner, Mattamy Arizona LLC, employs an Arizona ROC GENERAL CONTRACTOR licensed with documented experience and success on similar projects. Project Location: Vicinity of Dysart Road and Ridgeline Road, Peoria, AZ. Project Name: Cowley – Dysart Road. Project Description: Civil infrastructure work involving the widening of an existing half street condition to the full street buildout of Dysart Road near its intersection at Ridgeline Road. Major elements of work include paving, concrete, and signing & striping. Bid Documentation: Bid/Contract Documents are available via email along with plans, specifications, and the complete project information. Send requests for information to Hillary.Turby@mattamycorp.com & parker@cvlci.com. Bid Requirements: All bids must include Bid Bond, Business License, and References. Bids must be good for 30-days. Bond-Rating to be Aor better. Performance and Payment Bonds due by successful bidder within 5 days of contract being awarded. Insurance Requirements: $1,000,0000 / $2,000,000 aggregate minimum (City of Peoria requirement). Bid Due Date: Sealed Bids must be delivered on or before June 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. to Engineer’s office address at Coe & Van Loo, 4550 N 12 th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 ATTN: Parker Froehlich. Public Bid Opening: June 29, 2021 at 2:05 p.m. at Engineer's address above OR online using GoTo Meeting at Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/8490 76901; Phone Number: +1 (408) 6503123; Access Code: 849-076-901. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Owner determines. Publish Peoria Times June 10 and 17, 2021 / 39147

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