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Peoria Unified cancels graduations BY TOM SCANLON
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There will be no tearful speeches, no hearty handshakes and congratulatory hugs, no flying caps this year for Peoria Unified School District seniors. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of our graduation ceremonies that were rescheduled to take place June 25, 26 and 27,” said a letter from David Sandoval, the PUSD board president, and Linda Palles Thompson, the PUSD superintendent, to graduates and their families. “Given the increase in COVID-19 cases, we have determined it is not in the best interest of our students, staff, parents and community to proceed with these events,” said the June 15 letter.
According to Danielle Airey, a PUSD spokeswoman, “Our leadership team made the decision after input from the board, parents and the guidance from the Arizona Department of Health Services.” The state advised against large ceremonies, the letter noted. “ADHS has released guidance recommending that mass events, specifically graduations, do not take place at this time. We received this guidance SEE GRADUATION PAGE 5
Unlike last year, when Sunrise Mountain High’s 2019 grads tossed caps in the air, this year’s Peoria Unifed graduates will not be celebrating with a big ceremony. (Photo courtesy PUSD)
‘Concerning’ COVID increases, more testing BY TOM SCANLON
Peoria Times Managing Editor
COVID-19 cases in the state, county and West Valley — especially Glendale — rose dramatically over the last two weeks. With more drive-thru testing sites opening, the number of positive tests may take another jump this week. An influx of coronavirus patients contributed to more than 80% of state hospital beds being occupied. Yet Gov. Doug Ducey repeatedly told reporters at a June 11 news conference that the state is in good shape
“We would like to assure the public that we have the available bed capacity and surge lines are in place to continue to serve the people of Arizona,” Ducey said. “We are well prepared to manage an increased inpatient volume.” At a news conference the day before, Maricopa County Department of Public Health officials addressed sharply rising numbers of people testing positive and going to the hospital for COVID-19. Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, the county health director, said community spread of COVID-19 is increasing rapidly and “hospitals are filling up.” She stressed the importance of social distancing.
“Until we have a vaccine, we cannot go back to the way things were pre-COVID-19. I know this is not what people want to hear, but in order to keep our community safe and protect our most vulnerable, we have to create a new normal,” added Marcy Flanagan, executive director of MCDPH. “We expected to see an increase in cases with more people out and about, but the rate at which cases are increasing is concerning. And, the thing is, we have the tools to absolutely slow our rate of infection if each of us does our part,” added Flanagan. An analysis of the daily data provided by the SEE TESTING PAGE 4
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Peoria Police make arrest in late-night shooting BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Frank Vaquera Jr. faces attempted murder and aggravates assault charges after a late-night shooting outside a Peoria bar. At 2:20 a.m. June 14, 911 dispatchers received a call about a man pointing a gun at others at Coop’s Bar and Grill located near 85th and Peoria avenues. The caller said the man fired the gun and drove away in a black SUV. Officers arrived on scene and found a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and remained hospitalized on June 15. Other officers saw a black SUV driving westbound on Peoria Avenue and attempted to stop the suspect vehicle. The driver refused to stop, according to police, and crashed behind a business near 91st and Peoria avenues.
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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF A Peoria Police officer arrested Erin Taylor, of Glendale, and charged her with hitting him with her vehicle. According to Mitchell Fuller, a Peoria Police spokesman, a Ross Dress for Less employee flagged down Peoria Police Officer James Hunter the night of June 12 and said a customer was shoplifting. “Officer Hunter made contact with the female who was standing outside of her vehicle and not following directions. The female walked around the vehicle and got into the driver seat of the vehicle,” Fuller said. “Officer Hunter ordered her out of the vehicle and attempted to physically remove her from the vehicle when she placed the vehicle in reverse and accelerated, running over Officer Hunter’s leg and pinning him against his squad car that was parked behind her vehicle.” After Taylor allegedly drove away, Hunter followed her.
Glendale resident Erin Taylor faces charges after allegedly hitting a Peoria Police officer with her vehicle. (Photo courtesy Peoria Police)
Fuller said Taylor was arrested after she crashed her vehicle and attempted to run away. Hunter was treated at a hospital and then was released. Taylor, who has previous drug convictions, faces charges of aggravated assault, drug possession, unlawful flight from law enforcement, DUI and theft.
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Gov. Doug Ducey said June 11 he does not intend to impose new restrictions on Arizonans – or even require them to wear masks – despite more people contracting COVID-19. In fact, look for him to move in the opposite direction even as he admitted during a briefing, “We’re seeing increasing cases.” That was underscored by figures from his own Department of Health Services showing a record 1,291 patients in Arizona hospitals. That doesn’t count another 429 in intensive-care beds filled by COVID-19 patients – a figure exceeded only by a peak of 438 just three days earlier. The number of COVID-19 patients seen in the emergency room is 848, trying a record set just two days ago. All totaled, Arizona has now logged 31,264 confirmed virus cases with 1,127 deaths, including 34 just June 11 alone. But the governor is undeterred, rebuffing a question of whether he would consider re-imposing some of the restrictions he first put in place in March. “It’s not under discussion,’’ he said. “We’re going to continue our gradual and phased-in reopening,’’ the governor said. “We will balance public health with public safety.’’ State Health Director Cara Christ put a finer point on it, saying the measures that had previously been imposed were designed to ensure that Arizona had enough hospital capacity to deal with an outbreak. And now? “We know that it’s in the community,’’ she said. “We are not going to be able to stop the spread,’’ Christ continued. “And so, we can’t stop living as well.’’ Ducey acknowledged that his efforts have had a two-pronged approach. “This has always been about saving lives,’’ he said. And it’s also about livelihoods in the state of Arizona. We’re going to do this in a balanced and responsible way for the people of Arizona.’’ Christ separately acknowledged that there have been some “hot spots,’’ or places in the state where the virus has
spread quicker than elsewhere. But Ducey rejected the possibility of giving city and county officials the options of imposing their own restrictions. “I believe that the government that is closest to the people is best – except in a global pandemic,’’ he said. “We want to have clarity and consistency for our citizens,’’ Ducey said. “And we want to reduce the confusion that’s happened across the state and across the country.’’ Ducey and Christ have repeatedly argued that Arizona has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than elsewhere because more people are getting tested. But statistics from Johns Hopkins University, updated June 11, show that Arizona, at 13 percent average, has a higher rate of the tests that come back positive than any other state. And the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University found the positive test rate for Wednesday, the most recent figures available, actually hit 24 percent. “We have noticed an increase in the
Gov. Doug Ducey said last week he will not require people to wear masks, despite a rise in COVID-19 cases. (Peoria Times file photo)
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which borders COVID-19 posi85301, had 598 tive tests have been coronavirus cases in the 20-44 age June 15.) range - but only 5% On June 15, Glenof them have had dale 85302 had 329 to be hospitalized. COVID-19 cases. And, though 9% of Peoria 85382 positive tests in the was among the county have been highest cases in the Walmart is expanding drive-thru COVID-19 test younger than 20, sites in the West Valley. (Photo courtesy Walmart) state for a month only 1% of them after the data was have required hosfirst released. But, as of June 14, Peoria pitalization. 85382 had only risen to 220 positive cases. At the June 11 news conference, ArizoPeoria 85381 had 103 positive na Department of Health Services Director COVID-19 cases on June 16, with 113 pos- Dr. Cara Christ encouraged residents to itive tests in 85304 and 331 cases in 85345 wear face masks in public. (Peoria-Glendale-Sun City). “If you cannot physically distance, we Glencroft Center for Modern Aging con- want you to wear a cloth face covering,” tinues to be one of the few long-term care Christ said. facilities to self-report positive cases and “Make sure that you physically distance deaths. The Glendale center reported 35 when you are in public. deaths among 790 residents. Seventeen of “If you are over the age of 65 or you have the deaths were in Glencroft’s skilled-nurs- an underlying medical condition that puts ing facility, where 101 of 109 residents you at risk, we want them to limit their time tested positive for COVID-19. Of the pos- away from home,” Christ said. itive cases, 65 were listed as “recovered” More positive tests seem inevitable, as by Glencroft. test sites become far more accessible. Nearly half (47%) of Maricopa County’s From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, the Nick Lowery Youth Foundation sponsors a free COVID-19 antibody test for veterans ($40 for public) at Mama Gina’s Pizza, 9380 W. Westgate Boulevard in the Westgate Entertainment Center. Last week, Walmart launched a testing site at its Buckeye store, 1060 S. Watson Road, as well as its Anthem store, 4435 W. Move-In Special Anthem Way. Walmart has at least 193 COVID-19 test sites in 31 states and has tested more than ve-In Special Move-In Special Move-In Special 72,500 people. An appointment is required for a COVID-19 test at Walmart via DoINeedaCOVID19test.com. The site screens people to ensure they meet CDC eligibility for testing. According to information on its website, Walmart is not paid for the testing: “Walmart is donating our parking lot space, Move into Orchard Pointe at Arrowhead site supplies and materials, and our associby August 31, 2020 and receive ates’ time.” $1,000 off of your Also last week, CVS Health ramped up first three months rent! its COVID-19 testing, adding 14 drive-thru (to total a $3,000 promotional discount) COVID testing locations in Arizona and a partnership with St. Vincent de Paul to ofCall us to schedule a visit today! fer rapid COVID testing. 623-302-9400 Call for more information! Did you know for more Did you know pets stay free? Call for more information! Newpets CVSstay Westfree? ValleyCalltest sitesinformation! opened June 12 at: Did you know pets stay free? Call for more information! • CVS Pharmacy, 7499 W. Bethany Home om Orchard-Pointe.com Orchard-Pointe.com Road, Glendale. TESTING FROM PAGE 1
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at the beginning of June but were hopeful that our state would begin to see a decline in cases. As recently as this morning, we reached out to the county again to see if the guidance had changed and unfortunately, it has not,” said the letter. The notice was also signed by Jason Reynolds, the deputy superintendent who will become superintendent when Thompson retires next month, and the eight PUSD high school principals. “Safety has always been our first priority and we do not feel we can in good conscience proceed with an event that may jeopardize the health and well-being of our graduates, families and staff,” the letter said. “We are devastated that we will not be able to celebrate our graduates for their achievements in the way we had originally planned and in the way that they deserve. We will remember the Class of 2020 fondly, and we know
that they will continue to impact the world with a legacy beyond our current pandemic.” The letter came four days after Reynolds updated the PUSD governing board at its June 11 meeting. Reynolds told the board PUSD graduations at State Farm Stadium were still tentatively scheduled, with strict social-distancing to be practiced. At the meeting, board member Monica Ceja Martinez expressed her concerns. “I know that the celebration is just as much for the students as for the parents, but with me, safety is the No. 1 priority. “And I would encourage that any decision that you lean on, you lean on with safety,” Martinez advised Reynolds. Mountain Ridge High school in the Deer Valley Unified School District has graduation scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 2. Erin Brassey contributed to this story.
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Peoria brings the All-American Festival home BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Like a lot of things in 2020, the city’s Independence Day celebration will be a little different. Last week, the city of Peoria announced it would host the All-American Festival at Home Saturday, July 4. Two little words in the title make a big difference: “At home.” Last year’s All-American Festival celebrated Independence Day at Peoria Sports Center, with bands, water slides, a cornhole tournament, plenty of food and the traditional fireworks blast off over the heads of thousands. This year, it will be much of the same, but with locals in reclining chairs and sofas in their living rooms, rather than lawn chairs and blankets outside. With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, the city is transitioning the annual All-American Festival to allow residents to enjoy it from their homes this year. Peoria will be moving festival activities
online and expanding its fireworks show to be viewable from backyards, computer screens, mobile devices and TVs. “Peoria’s annual All-American Fourth of July Festival has long been a wonderful opportunity for us to honor the greatness of our country, the independent spirit of our founding fathers, and the freedom that we enjoy every single day,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “This year we will celebrate from the comfort and safety of our homes, but we will still celebrate! As we all look toward the skies at
The All-American Festival is on for the Fourth in Peoria — but it will be an at-home version, unlike previous years. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria)
the spectacular fireworks show, together we will honor our heritage and liberties as Americans.” To adhere to the state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) social distancing and personal hygiene guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, Peoria’s annual Independence Day celebration has a new twist for 2020. Now named the All-American Festival at Home, the city of Peoria will be expanding the fireworks show to three locations with a live online broadcast. “This will be the largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Valley and it is now accessible to any Peoria and Valley residents and beyond,” said Kristina Perez, a city spokeswoman. She said festival activities like Home Hangouts, a barbecue cook-off, Patriotic Bike Parade, cannonball competition
and visits from Prickly Pete will be streamed live throughout the day via the city’s social media pages. The culmination starts at 9 p.m., with a 22-minute fireworks show. “This is such a cherished, popular Peoria tradition that we had to find a way to keep it going even amid a pandemic,” said Marylou Stephens, Peoria Arts and Events Manager. “This year we are bringing a day of fun and a spectacular fireworks show to you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, surrounded by friends and family.” For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/ events. Watch the show on Peoria Channel 11 through Cox Channel 11 and CenturyLink Channel 8509, or online at facebook.com/ cityofpeoriaaz, YouTube (Digital Peoria) or Twitter twitter.com/peoriaaz.
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Council to give voters chance to make three-term mayor limit BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Will Cathy Carlat be a three-term mayor? Right now, that’s not possible, as Peoria City Charter states the mayor can serve no more than two consecutive terms. But, at its June 2 meeting, Peoria City Council approved giving voters the chance to change that to a maximum of three consecutive terms. Carlat took office as Peoria’s first female mayor in 2015 and was reelected in 2018 to serve a second four-year term. Prior to becoming mayor, she was voted on Peoria City Council starting in 2005, then she was reelected two times. Council also passed a resolution that will ask voters to give the mayor and council an annual cost of living salary increase, not to exceed 3%.
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Hospitals adapt as 80% of beds fill during surge BY ELLIE BORST, LISA DIETHELM AND FARAH ELTOHAMY Cronkite News
Surging numbers of COVID-19 cases in Arizona have pushed some hospital intensive-care units to their limits in recent weeks, but health experts around the state said hospitals still have room to adapt – for now. The Arizona Department of Health Services has recorded more than 15,000 new cases of the coronavirus so far
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being with the measures they are currently using. “Once we start getting in the single digits (for percentage of available beds), then we really have to employ other interventions to make sure you have the capacity to deal with what’s going on,” said Derksen, a University of Arizona professor. Gov. Doug Ducey in March gave hospitals a month to develop plans for increasing ICU bed capacity by 50%, but Derksen said it is not clear how many hospitals met that goal. State health officials reminded hospitals over the weekend that they need to have those plans ready. Derksen said the extra beds – and the workers needed to staff them – come from different areas of a hospital, which may be called on to contribute equipment, beds, staff and space Will Humble, the executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, said there’s no single way for hospitals to make room for inpatient beds, calling it a SEE HOSPITAL PAGE 9
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“multipronged approach.” One way hospitals can make the most of their space is by repurposing, turning a recovery room into an infectious disease ward, for example, or dedicating entire floors to COVID-19 patients. The problem with that, Humble said, is that it requires staff to work overtime. That means someone who normally does surgeries would also have to work longer hours to see COVID-19 patients as well. Humble said hospitals’ hardest decisions will come down to patients: They may have to begin delaying or canceling elective procedures, or start looking into discharge planning. That means discharging patients to a rehabilitation hospital or sending them home instead of recuperating in the hospital, “even though under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t do that,” he said. Derksen said the increase in COVID-19 cases is “almost certainly” the result of Ducey relaxing social-distancing and stay-at-home orders on May 15, when the spread of the disease appeared to be waning. That allowed for packed public spac-
es during the Memorial Day weekend, followed by protests last week over the death of George Floyd that health officials worry could also end up spreading the virus. Kopas said he expects another spike in cases. Since the virus has an incubation period of two weeks, he said he expects things will continue to get worse. “It seems like because the state is opening up, people think it is going away,” Kopas said. “It is getting much worse, extremely quickly.” Kopas said the safety protocols involved with COVID-19 can add work to even the simplest tasks, noting the case of one patient who called him back right after he had left the room. Unit rules require that gowns, goggles, and masks be wiped down with bleach and hung up to dry after every patient visit. But when the patient called, Kopas “put on a mask that was still wet with bleach and put on everything just to go into the room” for what turned out to be an itch. The patient had been in bed so long that he lost the ability to do anything but move his fingers, so Kopas scratched the patient’s leg “for him because he is not strong enough to move.”
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Two Peoria pools open for the summer BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
If summer is here, it must be pool time. Starting Monday, June 22, the city of Peoria will open two of its three pools for a limited number of swim lessons, lap swim and water aerobics classes. In accordance with the city’s reopening plan and the state and federal guidelines for opening facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Peoria will open the Peoria and Sunrise pools for session three swim lessons, lap swim and water aerobics on June 22. Registration for swim lessons started Wednesday, June 17. Centennial Pool will remain closed. Protocols for sanitation and social distancing have been put in place to promote the safety and
Peoria and Sunrise pools open Monday, June 22, for lessons, lap swims and water aerobics. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria)
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Man accused of punching, kicking, choking roommate to death Six weeks before she was savagely murdered, Brittany Hand was in a hospital, complaining of pains from a fall. According to court documents, she left abruptly after a man named Brandon threatened her over the phone. Also according to court documents, the Glendale Police “had multiple reports of abuse allegations” about Brandon Kimbell prior to the May 13 murder of Hand. Brandon Kimbell is accused of killing Hand while his wife, Stephanie Kimbell, allegedly watched and then helped clean the bloody body. The Glendale Star asked the Glendale Police Department about the department’s investigations of abuse allegations by Brandon Kimbell. “The other cases are under investigation and the detective cannot release any further information on them,” said Randy Stewart, a Glendale Police spokesman. Hand was found dead at the Paseo Park Apartments on Thunderbird Road in northeast Glendale near Peoria. Glendale officers arrested the Kimbells June 5 at a Fry’s Food and Drug Store on Northern and 43rd avenues. On May 13, police responded to a 911 call made by Stephanie Kimbell. She allegedly told a dispatcher that an unknown woman collapsed outside
her apartment door and “was taking shallow breaths, was covered in bruises and looks like she ran away from a boyfriend,” according to a police report. When police responded to apartment No. 1090, they found Hand, who “was unresponsive, did not have a pulse and appeared to be dead. Stephanie’s husband, Brandon Kimbell, was outside with the victim kneeling down next to her and appeared to be checking for a pulse,” the report said. According to the police report, Glendale Fire paramedics advised police Hand, who was 27, probably had been dead for some time. Staff at the hospital where Hand was taken did a records check that showed she had been to the hospital — accompanied by Stephanie Kimbell — six weeks before she was killed. On March 28, Hand told hospital staff she fell, injuring her ribs. “While at the hospital, she received a telephone call from a male named Brandon stating that she better leave the hospital or he was going to come drag her out of there. (Hand) then left the hospital without being treated. Hospital staff contacted Glendale Police for a welfare check on the victim but she was never located,” according to the police report. According to Stewart, “The officers attempted contact, but were not provided the right address. No further fol-
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to “severe bruising on various plains of the body,” according to the report. Police received a warrant and confiscated phones from the apartment. “A review of the phones and digital forensic reports showed that (Hand) had been involved with both Brandon and Stephanie since October and was residing in their apartment,” the police report stated. “There were also screenshots of messages between Brandon and Stephanie that indicated Brandon wanted to beat (Hand’s) head in and how (Hand) would be homeless if she did not have all the bruises.” A week after Hand’s death, “A confrontation call was done with the suspect,” according to the police report. During the call, he admitted he lived with Hand, the report said. “Brandon first advised, ‘I did not kick her ass.’ When asked about injuries to (Hand’s) body from the day she died, he advised, ‘That was from the bedroom door to the hallway,’” according to the report. He allegedly said during the call he was kicking Hand out of the apartment and throwing clothes at her when she went to pick up clothing, slipped and hit the floor. “He then picked her up off the ground and told her to get out. He advised (Hand) told him she was feeling woozy and he kicked her in the chest and told her to get out. He advised he physically kicked the victim out of the apartment and onto the doorstep,” the report said. He allegedly said his wife helped
him wash blood off her in the shower, then changed Hand’s clothing before putting her outside. “Brandon advised his defense would be that he is criminally insane,” said the report. On June 5, according to the police report, Brandon Kimbell told “a source” that “he was in a three-way relationship with Stephanie and (Hand) … “He found out (Hand) cheated on him and he became jealous and punched her in the head causing her to fall on the floor and have a seizure. He further described kicking the victim while she was on the floor,” the report said. And, Brandon Kimbell allegedly said, he stepped on Brittany Hand’s throat until she stopped breathing. According to the report, Stephanie Kimbell told the police source she saw her husband hitting and kicking Hand, then cleaned the dead body. The conversation with the source was recorded by police, according to the report. Brandon Kimbell is in Maricopa County Jail on $1 million bail with an arraignment scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18. Stephanie Kimbell, 29, also has an arraignment June 18. She is accused of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution. In the recording during which he allegedly described his crime to an unidentified source, Brandon Kimbell expressed no remorse. “I would do it again,” he allegedly said.
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There was a beauty to the games, something artistic that maybe I cannot convey in words: The thud of the ball against the gym floor; the riotous squeaks and squeals of hightops on lacquered hardwood; the dim light, the frayed nets hanging from the rims. This was the downtown Phoenix YMCA through the 1990s and the beginning of this decade, a lunchtime basketball game that I rarely missed for a dozen years running. It was the best hour of my day for years, a time of sweat and trash talk, of hard-headed competition, and of men (and the occasional woman) of all backgrounds, all cultures and colors, all degrees of education, all walks of life, content to play five on five to 11 by ones. I miss those days and the people that populated them the way I miss my
youth. Down to the marrow of my bones. The old downtown Y basketball game bears mention now because I wonder if such a gathering could still exist today, in 2020, amid our time of infinite points of division. Is it possible for a gym in this Valley to draw together human beings so utterly different to play pickup basketball without an argument, a fistfight or a riot breaking out? If there is such a game, I’d love to
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hear about it. Back then, it wasn’t just possible – basketball at lunch was an absolute. I’d plan my day around it, as would 20 or 30 other guys, men between the ages of 18 and 60-plus, guys who’d played in high school and college, guys who could drain jumpshots from 27 feet and guys who could barely make a layup. Friday was the big day, when everyone showed up. Frank, built solid as a hunk of stone, a deadly outside shot who’d played quarterback in college. Ricky D., the TV cameraman who’d played at Grand Canyon and had unlimited range. Austin, whose drives to the basket ended one of two ways – with him scoring or him calling a foul because someone had breathed in his direction. Can you tell maybe I held a grudge? There was Adrian, slender as a tree branch, his hair often in tight cornrows, his speed and handle with the ball something few could match. And Ralph, a 20-something, loud, profane, a baller. The last I’d heard,
he’d become a boxing ring announcer, which seems like a perfect match of braggadocio and professional skill. Reporters from the Republic would play, like John the martial artist and Craig in his Oregon Ducks T-shirts. So would Paul the prosecutor and Bob and Pete, the defense lawyers, and Manny and Michael, a father and son team, and Danny, the Samoan NFL nose guard, and Jaime, my buddy from Hell’s Kitchen, and a guy everyone – himself included – called Fat Mike. If it sounds like a random crowd, it was. Which is my point exactly and the beauty of disorganized sports back in the day. These games weren’t about making a cultural point, which is itself a cultural point: It is possible to connect with other human beings, to get to know them, to play with them and against them, and to learn respect for one another, in settings besides a classroom or work. So much of what I know about people who look nothing like me came in these unguarded moments, when they quite literally guarded me. We played. We won and lost. We argued. We sat on the sidelines and waited to have the next. We spoke, we learned. I lived it myself once, for real, in a gym downtown. I wrote it down so maybe you’d believe I’m not making it up. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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On its way to Peoria is what could be called a dinosaur-sized company. Taronis Fuels, a global producer of renewable and socially responsible fuel products, said it is ready to do business here. A corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations will create up to 500 new jobs, the city said. Among its technologies, Taronis Fuels has a system to turn solid waste and liquid waste “into a sustainable, green metal-cutting gas. Adoption of such unique gases is growing in major industries ranging from construction and demolition to metal fabrication and first responders for emergency ex-
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traction situations,” according to the company’s website. Taronis Fuels “accelerated the timeline to move forward with the new manufacturing facility based on recent positive events.” “The city of Peoria is thrilled to welcome Taronis Fuels to our community,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “As a cutting-edge company that offers smarter technology solutions and head of household jobs, their advanced technologies are the perfect complement to the Peoria workforce.” Approximately 50-75 jobs will be at the corporate headquarters, located near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road. Upward of 400 additional jobs will be at its advanced manufactur-
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Bennigan’s to return with Death by Chocolate shakes BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
Legendary Restaurant Brands is reviving Bennigan’s, a restaurant franchise known for its Monte Cristo sandwiches that went bankrupt in 2008. The brand will open as Bennigan’s on the Fly in Peoria, a more convenient to-go option, thanks to franchisee Leo Nguyen, according to Legendary Restaurant Brands’ Chairman and CEO Paul Mangiamele. Other made-from-scratch signature items include half-pound Prime burgers and the trademarked Death by Chocolate dessert and milk shake. “I was searching for a well-established and renowned brand to join, and Bennigan’s unique culture and visionary strategy jumped out at me,” said Nguyen, who is looking at a Scottsdale location as well. “I was drawn to their highly personal yet extensive support and training. Coupled with their franchise model and compelling unit economics, Bennigan’s became the clear-cut winner for me. The guidance Bennigan’s has provided throughout this process really makes me believe there’s never been a better time to be a part of the Legendary franchise family.” Legendary Restaurant Brands also includes The Fly and Steak & Ale. Mangiamele says Bennigan’s on the Fly and Bennigan’s new design is a fit for primary and secondary markets. “I love our team, but Leo is a perfect
fit for our franchise family,” Mangiamele said. “He has a passion for what he’s done. He volunteered to go through the general manager training. Leo wants to learn everything about Bennigan’s and Bennigan’s on the Fly.” Mangiamele is hoping to open Bennigan’s on the Fly in late summer, early fall at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Hatfield Road. “We adapt the menu to the size of the space,” Mangiamele said. “When you get into the polished, fast-casual category, people have expectations of getting food quickly. We not only provide a very high level of service and food quality, but we have this program ABCD—going above and beyond the call of duty. Beverages and menu items will be delivered in an acceptable period of time.” Bennigan’s went bankrupt in 2008 due to poor management and leadership, Mangiamele said. They were more focused on the real estate than the brand. “The demand for our made-fromscratch trademark quality food has been very strong. It’s what prompted my wife and I to purchase the brand back in 2015,” Mangiamele said. “It had nothing to do with the brand falling out of favor. The corporate locations closed. Arizona was a corporate market. That’s why they disappeared. The brand identity was really strong. There’s an emotional connection to the brand. I hear it everywhere.”
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Commerce Authority,” Mahoney said. For more, visit taronisfuels.com. We have a winner in the Stadium Point derby... At its June 16 meeting, Peoria City Council was to be presented with a memorandum of understanding with American Life “to fund, design, construct and operate Stadium Point.” Stadium Point, on 17 acres next to Peoria Sports Complex, is to have a hotel, homes, offices, retail, dining and entertainment. The developer beat out dozens who submitted proposals at the end of 2019 and was selected by Peoria as the “mas-
ter developer” in March. American Life has developed hotels and offices in Seattle, where it is headquartered, and Los Angeles. Send tips to tscanlon@timespublications.com.
Bennigan’s on the Fly is slated to open in late summer, early fall at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Hatfield Road. (Photo courtesy Legendary Restaurant Brands)
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Make Music Day coming to Peoria Meals of Joy to host third annual Duck Derby fundraiser July 2 BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria, it’s time to rock out (or folk out, or classical out . . .). Make Music Day is Sunday, June 21. More than 1,000 communities are joining Peoria in a global celebration of music and making music on the longest day of the year. Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world online on the longest day of the year. Professional, amateur and non-musi-
cians are invited to pick up an instrument and join in the music celebration. Families can participate with creative ideas like Bash the Trash and Window Serenades, which can be found at makemusicday.org. All participants can share YouTube and Vimeo links to the website portal at peoria.makemusicday.org. From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, all the music created by Peoria residents will be displayed at facebook. com/peoriaazarts. Residents are encouraged to follow along and tag their own posts with the hashtag #MakeMusicPeoria.
Sun City/Sun City West and Surprise. Meals of Joy, a nonprofit meal delivery The community is invited to watch service for Peoria and other West Valley the race online to see which ducks seniors in need, is hosting its third annual come up winners via the Meals of Joy Duck Derby rubber duck race Thursday, Duck Derby Facebook page. The race July 2. will be prerecorded and the public will In the past, the event has been hosted not be able to view the event live. live, but due to social distancing guideThe minimum duck purchase price is lines, the Duck Derby will take place a two for $10 Duck Duo and other duck with a streaming broadcast of the race packages are available on the Duck hosted without spectators. Derby GoFundMe page. Meals of Joy has set up a GoFundMe event page where Duck Derby fans can buy their ducks. The Duck Derby plans to launch 4,000 rubber ducks and the first-place winner will get $1,000. Ducks are on sale and all proceeds will benefit The Duck Derby rubber duck race will help fund Meals of Joy, Meals of Joy to support which serves hot meals to Peoria and other West Valley seniors in its mission to deliver a need. (Photos courtesy Meals of Joy) fresh, hot meal to every senior in need. With the COVID-19 crisis, Meals of Joy has seen The owner of the ticket with the firstexponential growth and is serving three place duck will win $1,000, second place times more meals to seniors, with as wins $750 and third place wins $500. many as 700 meals delivered each week. Ducks can be purchased at the Duck Meals of Joy provides meals to resi- Derby GoFundMe rebrand.ly/DuckDerdents of Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, byAZ. (The website was listed incorrectAvondale, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, ly in a Peoria Times story June 11.)
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Phoenix Rescue Mission serves struggling families in West Valley BY ALLEN AWFE
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Nathan Smith has a mission. His goal, as the new chief program officer of Phoenix Rescue Mission, is to provide food, water, housing and programs for low-income families and struggling or homeless individuals in the Valley. “We serve over a 100 household. They come in for food each day and we give them grocery carts of food five days a week,” said Smith, whose organization serves challenged populations in Goodyear, Avondale, Glendale and Peoria. The various cities fund Phoenix Rescue Mission for different purposes. For instance, Peoria officials are particularly interested in diverting homeless individuals away from going in and out of jail. “The idea is to get them out of this situation because if they got into certain services, they might not be interacting with the justice system so frequently. So the city of Peoria has invested money in our criminal justice diversion program,” Smith said. Solutions Program gives individuals the tools to have a steady income and stable housing, through vocational assistance that helps the individual achieve a sustainable income. That is followed by a three-month residential program to develop a re-entry plan and support system to prepare for independent living. The homeless outreach program has various sub-programs, which include “day-labor for individuals living on the streets, case management, housing, and criminal justice diversion,” Smith said. The Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Glendale Works offers day jobs to homeless individuals who are paid $60 a day for four days a week. These jobs include beautification projects, such as cleaning parks and communities in Glendale. The program’s Glendale offerings also include Hope for Hunger, which reaches into Peoria. A graduate of Grand Canyon
Nathan Smith, the new chief program officer of Phoenix Rescue Mission, aims “to put a dent in homelessness.” (Photo courtesy Phoenix Rescue Mission)
University and Avondale’s Estrella Mountain Community College, Smith has long been interested in helping the less fortunate. He previously worked for Academia Church, Arizona Organizing Project, Mountain View Christian Church and has been with the Phoenix Rescue Mission for over six years. In 2008, Smith along with a few pastors from his church, went on a mission trip to India. This trip, in which he worked in orphanages and schools in impoverished communities was the source of his passion for helping impoverished people. “Really from that point I kind of knew that I was going to be spending the rest of my life working with people like this,” Smith said. “Life was changed forever.” Out of a sense of purpose, he went back to India five more times. Back home, he also helps Phoenix Rescue Mission with its bigger, site-based services, like its men’s and women’s residential recovery campuses, which are in the Central City South Phoenix area. This is a
short-term, crisis stabilization shelter for people who are experiencing trauma like homelessness or domestic violence. “From there, they can either go into our recovery program, which is anywhere from two to 24 months long or we place them in another setting if they just need a place to stay for a couple days,” Smith said. The Phoenix Rescue Mission is also expanding its Transforming Lives Center, a drug and alcohol addiction recovery
center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in West Phoenix. “We really want to be about getting people financially sustainable and we want to do it in a way that’s collaborative with the community around us rather than us owning it all ourselves,” Smith said. Phoenix Rescue Mission has programs in Goodyear as well, like the Hope Coach Mobile Outreach. There are four vehicles in this program, one of which is in Goodyear. The mission’s staff or volunteers drive around the Valley and distribute items like food, water and hygiene supplies to various homeless individuals and families. Nathan Smith summarized what he and his organization hope to do for the West Valley: “The goal of our programs is to put a dent in hunger, to put a dent in homelessness or addiction.” For more information, visit phoenixrescuemission.org.
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The very real possibility of a ‘suddenly’ from up above CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist
How are you doing? I think about you all the time. Lately, I have been thinking of what to write for you that would be an encouragement to you in these chaotic times. Today’s article is a historical account of a people who “suddenly” went from the outhouse to the penthouse. Read on! One of the saddest incidents in the whole Bible is recalled in Psalm 137. It’s when most of the people of Jerusalem were captured and taken to Babylon. Their prophet forewarned them about this happening. It was going to be a 70-year season of captivity, and nothing was going to change it. They weren’t being punished by God. They were being punished by their own mistakes and miscues. Consequences hap-
pen! Remember this truth, God’s not mad at you. God’s mad about you. Notice the people of Jerusalem’s dirge while in captivity. “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept when we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it, we hung up our harps. How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” Ps. 137:1-2, 4. They hung up their harps. Harps here means a type of their ministry, destiny, purpose or future. They were captives physically, emotionally and intellectually. To them, God was far away and wasn’t returning soon. I can hear them singing that old song, “Willow Weep for Me.” When you are living in captivity, you feel like you have lost your dream, lost your
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laugh, lost your joyful shouting and lost your testimony. This creates hopelessness and unfruitfulness. When you experience those kinds of losses, it’s like placing a “Kick Me” sign on your back. Today, many people are struggling and have hung their harps in the willows. Let’s change this. Here’s a truth for you. You don’t change seasons; you adjust to seasons. When it’s winter and cold, put a coat on. For everything, there is a season. But, the good news about winter is, spring is on the way. Suddenly, it’s spring, the season has changed, winter is over I like the word “suddenly.” God is the “God of suddenly.” In fact, the word suddenly appears in the Bible 87 times. That doesn’t count words like behold, immediately or unexpectedly, which have the same meaning as suddenly. Suddenly is not just for biblical times or biblical characters. It’s for us too. God is in the “suddenly” business yesterday, today and forever. The angel “suddenly” appeared to Mary and gave her “sudden” news. “Suddenly, a great host of angels appeared around the shepherds at Jesus’ birth.” “Suddenly, an angel appeared inside Jesus’ empty tomb.” “Suddenly, Jesus appeared to two men walking on a road called Emmaus.” The Bible says Jesus will “suddenly” return when no one expects it. If you have Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the moment of your death on earth, ‘suddenly’ you are in heaven. When absent from the body, you are present with the Lord. The Book of Acts has many instances of “suddenly.” “And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind...” Acts 2:2. “as he (Paul) was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground...” Acts 9:3. “Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up.” Acts 12:7. What happened to those captives in Babylon? Psalm 126 tells us. “When the Lord
brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with joyful shouting. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them (the Jerusalemites), and us and we are glad.” The people of other nations were saying, “Look what the Lord has done for His people. We thought God had forsaken them. Now we rejoice with them. There is a God!” That’s an uplifting testimony and a win-win for God’s people and the world. What was suddenly recovered? The same things they “suddenly” lost in Babylon. They regained their dream, their laugh, their joyful shout and their testimony to themselves and the nations. They went from the outhouse to the penthouse. Their testimony to the nations was this: Those who sow in tears shall ‘suddenly’ reap with joyful shouting. The Jerusalemites ‘suddenly’ moved from “why me” to “what’s next.” When the Jerusalemites were on their way to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, they felt like they were in a dream. “Pinch me. Wake me up. Is this real, or is it a dream?” All those years of captivity and boom, “suddenly” they were on their way to Jerusalem. Please understand that in life, there are seasons. Learn to adjust to which season you’re in and have a correct response to that season. Winter will come and go. However, never forget the possibility of a “suddenly” from God, no matter what the season. “Suddenly” can come “suddenly” to any person, community, race or nation. Pray for the United States this week. We need a “suddenly” from God and a “winwin” for everyone in the nation. Like you may, the United States needs to recover its dream, its laughter, its joyful shout and its testimony...so we can say, “Look what the Lord has done!” 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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Sports return at PUSD schools Student Chronicles BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Some Peoria Unified School District schools have resumed sports practices. The district’s guidelines, outlined at peoriaunified.org/Page/5441, state the following for daily practices: • Temperature screen and well-check of every athlete by the coaching staff. • Restricted group size at all locations. Social distancing at all times. • No locker room usage. • Regular hand-washing breaks. • Equipment will be sanitized before/ during/after each use. • Students bring their own personal water bottle. Phase 1 will be in effect for a minimum of two weeks. Phase 1, with an emphasis on acclimating students back to activity, heat acclimatization and conditioning, includes: • Group size 10 inside and outside. • Individual drills only, no sharing of equipment. • No contact allowed. If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks, Phase 2 will begin, with an emphasis on introducing partner activity on a limited basis Phase 2 includes: • Group size 10 inside, 25 outside. • Partner drills allowed, with regular cleaning of equipment. • Contact is minimalized, maintaining so-
cial distance outside of drill. If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks during Phase 2, Phase 3 will begin, with an emphasis on phasing in team activity. Phase 3 includes: • Group size 50 inside and outside. • Team drills permitted, with regular cleaning of equipment. • Contact is minimalized, maintaining social distance outside of drill. If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks during Phase 3, Phase 4 will begin, with an emphasis on phasing in competition. Phase 4 includes: • Group activity can occur with no size restrictions. • Team competition is permissible on a limited basis. • Contact is minimalized between athletes as much as possible. According to the district, “Any program not adhering to guidelines will be shut down for the summer. Trending data could change the guidelines. Our plan was created using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NFHS, and AIA recommendations. Safety of our students is our top priority. This is to be used as a guide for all return to play activity and will be altered based on reported cases outbreaks, and is dependent on further guidance from the state, CDC and district office.”
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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-108113 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine sand and gravel for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described land in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN E2, E2W2, SECTION 36, CONTAINING 252.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The appraised unit royalty rate of the sand and gravel has been established at $1.00 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 80,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00. The annual rent is $40,320.00. Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Right of Way and Minerals Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.az.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $80,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 80,000 tons at a unit price of $1.00 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $2,400.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $40,320.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (5) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $50,384.35 (6) Native Plant Removal Fees Years 0-5 $52,970.00, Years 6-10 $158,910.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $228,574.35 (less $52,884.35 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $175,690.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the sand and gravel and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the sand and gravel, less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(5) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $2,400.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 80,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the described lands during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from the described land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $757,776.60 upon execution of the Lease. (C) Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Maricopa County Flood Control office for details and conditions relative to this operation. (D) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the described land. A bid for less than the appraised value of the sand and gravel or by a party who has not previously inspected the site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding the described land. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Aaron Magezi (for) Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Commissioner Seal June 8, 2020 Published: Peoria Times, Jun 18-Aug 20, 2020 / 31225
ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-118079 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine sand and gravel for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described land in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN SENE, NESE, SECTION 13, CONTAINING 50.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The appraised unit royalty rate of the sand and gravel has been established at $1.00 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 10,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $10,000.00. The annual rent is $7,200.00. Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Right of Way and Minerals Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.az.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $10,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 10,000 tons at a unit price of $1.00 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $300.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $7,200.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (6) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $109,514.01. The total amount due at the time of sale is $129,514.01 (less $112,014.21 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $17,500.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the sand and gravel and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the sand and gravel, less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(5) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $10,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $300.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 10,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the described lands during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from the described land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $30,000 upon execution of the Lease. (C) Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Maricopa County Flood Control office for details and conditions relative to this operation. (D) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the described land. A bid for less than the appraised value of the sand and gravel or by a party who has not previously inspected the site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding the described land. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Aaron Magezi (for)_Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Commissioner Seal June 8, 2020 Published: Peoria Times, Jun 18-Aug 20, 2020 / 31219
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name GERSI TILE LLC II The address of the registered office is: 13602 N 44th St 136, PHOENIX, AZ 85032 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Altin Nikolla 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: Altin Nikolla 13602 N 44th St 136, PHOENIX, AZ, 85032 and Cesk Zefi 4601 E Ludlow Dr, PHOENIX, AZ, 85032 Published Peoria Times, June 11, 18, 25, 2020 / 31133
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Edward L. Kremer, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 7710 W. Boca Raton Road, Peoria AZ 85381. DATED this 11th day of June,2020 /s/ James J. Kremer Successor Trustee, James J. Kremer. Published: Peoria Times, June 18, 25, July 2, 2020 / 31282
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: MENDEZ ELITE ENERGY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 12763 W. INDIANOLA AVE, AVONDALE, AZ 85392 The name of the Statutory Agent is: FRANCISCO R MENDEZ 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/MANAGERS FRANCISCO R MENDEZ, 12763 W. INDIANOLA AVE, AVONDALE, AZ 85392 Published Peoria Times, June 4, 11, 18, 2020 / 31103
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE DISTRICT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Board of Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”) on May 28, 2020 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 3, 2020 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an informational pamphlet. Such pamphlet is to include arguments for and against the authorization of the issuance of bonds payable from a secondary, ad valorem property tax by the District to be considered at the Election. (The text of the question to be considered at the Election is included in the Resolution which is available by request to the undersigned at Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona, 6330 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona 85306.) Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, before 5:00 p.m., Arizona time on August 7, 2020. If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the Superintendent of the District at (623) 486-6000.
PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FORPROFIT CORPORATION ENTITY INFORMATION ENTITY NAME: SYED INSURANCE INC ENTITY ID: 23086626 EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/14/20 ENTITY TYPE: Domestic For-Profit (Business) Corporation CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Finance and Insurance PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: N/A STATUTORY AGENT INFORMATION STATUTORY AGENT NAME: KHAISER P SYED ADDRESS: 11710 W CREOSOTE DR, PEORIA, AZ 85383, USA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS: 11710 W CREOSOTE DR, PEORIA, AZ 85383, USA PRINCIPAL INFORMATION NAME ADDRESS [x] Director [x] President /s/ KHAISER P SYED KHAISER P SYED Incorporator: KHAISER P SYED Published: Peoria Times, June 11, 18, 25, 2020 / 31195
PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITUD DE ARGUMENTOS A FAVOR Y EN CONTRA DE LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS DEL DISTRITO A CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS VOTANTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO NÚM. 11 DE PEORIA DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA, EN UNA ELECCIÓN QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020
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Conforme a una resolución adoptada por el Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”) el 28 de mayo de 2020 (la “Resolución”), se ordenó y se convocó a una elección especial en y para el Distrito que se llevará a cabo el 3 de noviembre de 2020 (la “Elección”). Se dará aviso de la Elección enviando un folleto informativo por correo. Dicho folleto incluirá argumentos a favor y en contra de la autorización de la emisión de bonos pagaderos de un impuesto secundario de propiedades ad valem del Distrito a considerarse en la Elección. (El texto de la pregunta que se considerrá en la Elección se incluye en la Resolución la cual está disponible mediante solicitud del firmante en el Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, 6330 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona 85306.) A cualquier persona interesada en presentar alguno de dichos argumentos se le solicita por la presente suministrar el mismo a County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, antes de las 5:00 p.m., hora de Arizona del 7 de agosto de 2020. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta sobre la presente, por favor comuníquese con el Superintendente del Distrito al (623) 486-6000. /f/ Linda Palles Thompson Superintendente, Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona
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/s/ Linda Palles Thompson Superintendent, Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona Published: Glendale Star/Peoria Times, June 11, 18, 2020 / 31215
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