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New hands-free ordinance to mirror state law BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times Staff Writer
Peoria City Council voted at a recent meeting to amend city code and enact the new statewide hands-free law, which prohibits the use of portable wireless communication devices while driving. The city’s new ordinance will mirror the state law, which was passed in April. That measure, HB 2318, prohibits drivers from using any kind of wireless communication device while driving — whether talking, texting, typing or browsing social media sites — unless the device is in hands-free mode. The new law not only applies to cell-
“Too many lives have been lost because of texting and driving,” Ducey said during a signing ceremony in April. “Too many families have needlessly grieved the loss of a loved one due to a preventable tragedy. I called on legislators to provide a solution that will save lives — and I am grateful for their efforts to do just that. This legislation takes important, clear and common sense steps to prevent texting and driving.” Peoria City Attorney Vanessa Hickman said the city’s amendment will follow the state’s warning period through December 31, 2020.
phones, but any kind of portable wireless communication or standalone electronic device. Although HB 2318 bans handheld cellphone use while driving, vehicle operators are allowed to use their phones at stoplights and when their vehicle is parked. Drivers are also allowed to use their phones in an emergency. For the time being, those found in violation are subject to a warning. Tickets will not be issued until January 2021. The Legislature passed HB 2318 on April 22 after 11 previous failed attempts to pass legislation on the issue. It was signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey later that day.
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After nearly half a year of searching for leads, twin brothers from Peoria have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at Sugar n Spice, a bakery located in Goodyear. Terrell and Durrell Whitfield, both 21, allegedly committed the robbery to settle a drug debt with the bakery’s doughnut cook, Joseph Conklin, 45, of Phoenix, Goodyear police said. Police said the twin brothers were selling fentanyl pills to Conklin, who was also arrested for alleged involvement. SEE ROBBERY PAGE 3
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Joseph Conklin, 45, of Phoenix (left); Durrell Whitfield, 21, of Peoria (middle); and Terrell Whitfield, 21, of Peoria (right), are accused of staging a robbery at a bakery in Goodyear to settle a drug debt. (Photos courtesy Goodyear Police Department))
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The robbery occurred January 13. Two men wearing gloves, dark pants and black-and-red hoodies with ski masks robbed Sugar n Spice at gunpoint, though they were not located at the time. Police said Conklin was present. The suspects reportedly took a victim’s phone and three victims’ wallets
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dent, but Durrell was already in custody on an unrelated charge. The brothers were charged with kidnapping, aggravated armed robbery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Conklin was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Terrell and Conklin were booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail.
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and IDs, as well as around $500 from the store. No employees were injured. Probable cause was ultimately established for Conklin’s arrest. On June 4 he was taken into custody during a traffic stop, after which he confessed to police. Search warrants were conducted for the Whitfield brothers, and multiple stolen items were recovered. Terrell was arrested without inci-
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Ducey bothers Livingston with per-diem rate increase veto BY HOWARD FISCHER Capital Media Services
Arizona lawmakers won’t be getting a sharp increase in their living allowances, at least not this year — and not next year, either. Gov. Doug Ducey late June 7 vetoed legislation which would have given rural lawmakers — those living outside of Maricopa County — $190 a day, seven days a week, for the time the Legislature is in session. That is more than triple the current $60 figure set in law. Ducey, in his veto message, said he agreed with supporters that outcounty lawmakers need more, given that they have to find lodging during the legislative session. That can mean a hotel. But for many legislators it has meant having to rent — or buy — housing in the Phoenix area, as sessions can and have run for five or six months and it is difficult to get a half-year lease. “Arizona is the sixth largest state in terms of land area,” the governor wrote. “So for rural legislators and those representing areas outside of Maricopa County, there is a strong case to be made for ensuring we are appropriately recognizing what is required for them to be here at the state Capitol in Phoenix during session.” But the governor clearly was turned off by the fact that the bill that reached his desk also boosted the daily allowance collected by lawmakers who
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Adult Adaptive Program launches snack cart
From 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, participants in the city’s Adult Adaptive Program will sell homemade muffins, cookies, breakfast bars, sandwiches and veggie and fruit cups from the new Prickly Pete PopUp Snack Cart. The Adult Adaptive Program offers a wide range of activities and employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and/or
live in Maricopa County from $35 a day to $92.50. These are lawmakers who can go home every night and have no need for local lodging. Ducey had another objection to the bill: It would have taken effect later this year, meaning the lawmakers who voted for it would be the ones who benefit. “Any change in the per-diem rate should also be prospective, and apply to the next Legislature, which will be sworn in on Jan. 11, 2021, following the 2020 election,” the governor wrote to legislative leaders. “I am open to working with legislators on such a change next session.” The veto — and the governor’s conclusion that Maricopa County lawmakers don’t deserve an allowance increase — annoyed Sen. David Livingston, R-Peoria. He defended the provision. It’s part of the overall compensation package,” Livingston said, even though it’s listed in statute as a “subsistence allowance.” Livingston also suggested that the Republican governor may have done himself harm with the Legislature. “He could have done something like this that would have benefited the 90 members, that would have made working relationships better,” the Peoria lawmaker said. “This makes it more strained.” Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, who sponsored one version of the measure, said he had no immediate comment.
During floor debate, Campbell, one of those out-county lawmakers, called the boost in the allowance “the right thing to do.” “We’re only asking to be reimbursed for our expenses,” he said. But it wasn’t just Ducey who was hesitant about increasing the $35-a-day allowance to in-county lawmakers, those who do not need a Phoenix apartment. That allowance is paid for every day the Legislature is “in session.” That includes Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, when lawmakers generally do not meet. And legislators even get reimbursed for the mileage between their homes and the Capitol for every day there is an actual session. Among the foes of the change was Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale, who said his driving distance to the Capitol was such that he didn’t need to be paid $92.50 a day. Kern also questioned the “optics” of lawmakers approving a sharp increase in their allowance — and doing so during the last days of the session. The political risk of voting for a sharp increase in allowance did not escape Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff. But he urged colleagues to ignore that possibility. “Let’s rip off the Band-Aid,” he said. “Let’s ignore the folks that will beat us up over it, ‘cause it will go away,” Thorpe argued. “This will be forgotten.”
caregivers. Visit the Prickly Pete cart at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For more information about the Adult Adaptive Program, visit peoriaaz.gov/government/ departments/neighborhood-andhuman-services/recreation-programs/ adaptive-recreation-ada.
Monsoon season
The official start to the Arizona monsoon season was June 15. While these storms can be a nice break from the heat, they can also be dangerous. Here are some safety tips: • Lightning often strikes outside of
heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. Remember that it does not have to be raining to be struck by lightning. • If thunder is audible, a storm is close
Livingston, for his part, said he’s not concerned about the political fallout of being a Maricopa County lawmaker seeking to boost his allowance. “I’m very strong in my district,” he said. “I go to a lot of things in my district,” Livingston continued. “So I figured I can take the arrows easier than anybody else.” Campbell had urged unanimous support, saying it would “give (political) cover to anybody who has questions about it…and threaten us with retaliation because we voted to raise our per-diem rate.” He didn’t get his wish. The Senate vote was 22-7. There was even more doubt in the House where 23 of the 60 members voted against it. Livingston also said there’s another reason lawmakers, both in- and outcounty, need a bump in their allowance: the Tax Cut and Jobs Act signed in late 2017 by President Donald Trump. On one hand, that law cut tax rates and increased the standard deduction. But it also repealed a section of the tax code that, until this year, gave employees a deduction for the amount of out-of-pocket expenses they incurred that were not reimbursed by their employer. The net result, Livingston said, is that lawmakers whose actual expenses exceed the current per-diem rates no longer can deduct the difference from their adjusted income in computing their federal and state taxes.
enough to be struck by lightning. Control of a vehicle can be lost in as little as 6 inches of water. Most vehicles will begin to float in 2 feet of water. It is very difficult, especially at night, to discern the depth or force of flowing water. • Dust storms are also a common result of monsoons. If driving during a dust storm, pull to the side of the road until it passes. Be sure to park as far over as possible and turn off headlights and taillights until it is safe to return to driving. SEE BRIEFS PAGE 5
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For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/safetytips for monsoon transportation safety information.
Become a holiday marketing pro
Learn how to develop a holiday marketing plan at the Peoria Forward workshop “Christmas in July: Building a Community Guide to Holiday Marketing Part 1” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at The Collective, 8271 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway. Attendees will learn how to collaborate with local entrepreneurs, businesses, artisans and the community to create a holiday marketing campaign that capitalizes on the holiday season. A second part of the workshop will be on Saturday, July 20, when attendees will actually create the content and materials needed to pull off such a campaign. These workshops are a partnership between Peoria Forward and Entrepreneurship + Innovation at ASU. To register for the workshop, visit https://bit.ly/2IIIL2J.
All-American Festival
This year, Peoria’s All-American Festival boasts games, water activities and food as well as live music from Cadillac Angels and Surfin’ USA Thursday, July 4. Cadillac Angels is an American band that blends rock and roll, blues, country and the California surf sound. The band has shared the stage with
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Join the Peoria Police Department for Peoria Reads! from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Peoria Main Library. Readers will get a chance to tour the Peoria SWAT Mobile Command Unit and talk to police officers. Participants will have the chance to win prizes and attend events all summer long. Track books read and the free events attended to be entered to win. For more information, visit peoriaaz. gov/library.
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Meeting agendas and information are available at peoriaaz.gov/council. City council meetings and study sessions are broadcast live and replayed on Peoria Channel 11 (available to Cox Cable and Century Link television customers) and also stream live (and on demand) at peoriaaz.gov/PeoriaTV.
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A comprehensive list of local road closures and lane restrictions is available at peoriaaz.gov/roadclosures.
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Vistancia opening luxury golf villa-styled community BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Eagle Crest, a new luxury golf villastyle neighborhood located within the private, gated Blackstone at Vistancia golf course community is set to open. David Weekley Homes will welcome the new neighborhood on Saturday, June 22. Featuring a distinctive selection of 28 homesites within walking distance of the award-winning Blackstone Country Club, Eagle Crest offers golf course and mountain views from nearly every angle. The intimate enclave of David Weekley’s Energy Saver single-level homes are nestled around Blackstone’s 10th hole and were architecturally inspired to capture the best in energy efficiency and luxury golf course living. Eagle Crest in Blackstone at Vistancia will offer a selection of five golf villastyled floor plans ranging from 1,737 to 2,086 square feet and including two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and two-car garages. “David Weekley Homes has been a premier luxury builder in Blackstone at Vistancia since 2012. Eagle Crest will be the last new home neighborhood to open within our 500-acre private community, and we’re extremely pleased to introduce these golf villastyled homes as our final collection of options for buyers,” said Mark Hammons, vice president/general manager of Vistancia.
Homes were architecturally inspired to capture the best in energy efficiency and luxury golf course living (Photo courtesy Lavidge)
Blackstone at Vistancia residents enjoy a 12-hour guard-gated private entrance; a neighborhood park including a half basketball court, children’s play structure, recreational lawn and shade ramadas; and a natural walking path that runs along the main roadway corridor of the community. The award-winning Vistancia community has ranked No. 1 MasterPlanned Community by Ranking Arizona for six consecutive years and is located in Peoria, set amongst a mountain backdrop. The community will offer a selection of five golf villa-styled floor plans ranging from 1,737 to 2,086 square feet and including two to four bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and two-car garages. (Photo courtesy Lavidge)
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Sanderson Ford, Wildlife World donate to conservation group in Mexico BY ANDREA ESTRADA Peoria Times Staff Writer
There’s a quote that says, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” In the case of the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project, that message is true. The project, which is based in Baja California Sur, Mexico, aims to protect peninsular pronghorn — a critically endangered subspecies that is endemic, or unique to deserts of Baja California. This year, thanks to a partnership between Wildlife World and Sanderson Ford, the Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Project is going to receive a free truck. In 1997, when the subspecies was down to 170 individual animals, a nonprofit conservation group called Espacios Naturales y Desarrollo Sustentable (ENDESU), Spanish for “Natural Spaces and Sustainable Development,” launched the preservation program. Melodi Tayles, the program leader
Park’s very own Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, belong to a consortium that supports ENDESU’s program. “They help by being holders of the peninsular pronghorn because the animals in zoos here in the United States are forming an assurance population for those down in Baja. Those zoos are serving to educate the public on this endangered From left to right, Melodi Tayles, lead keeper at San Diego Zoo Safari Park; Jeff Holland, Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Tayles Project coordinator; David Kimmerle, Sanderson Ford Lincoln owner; Andrew Kimmerle of Sanderson Ford Lincoln; subspecies,” explained. “They’re Connie Ollson; and Mickey Ollson, Wildlife World director. (Submitted photo) also helping out in various financial ways.” for the AZA (Association of Zoos and be that there’s about 50 animals that are Mickey Ollson, director and owner Aquariums) peninsular pronghorn living in the wild. There’s another 400 of Wildlife World, said he knew who studbook, said while the subspecies’ to 450 that are living in a semi-captive to turn to when ENDESU needed help population has gradually increased situation where (ENDESU) is working finding a vehicle for its sites. over the years, it is still very much on breeding them,” Tayles said. “It’s close to home. It’s a species endangered. Tayles, who is also a lead keeper at that needs help. And these people in “There are very few actual animals in San Diego Zoo Safari Park, said her the wild. A very rough estimate would zoo and six others, including Litchfield SEE DONATE PAGE 10
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New community resource center opening BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Important information and referrals for financial, health care, child development, nutrition services and more will be offered at the new Community Assistance Resource Center in Peoria. The city of Peoria will host a grand opening for its first resource center at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Peoria Community Center in Old Town Peoria. “The well-being of every person and every family in our community strengthens our whole community,”
Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “This center provides access to opportunities for health, stability and self-sufficiency, and I’m thrilled we are opening the door to the resources that will assist our residents as they strive to live their best life.” Funded through Community Development Block Grant Program and the Peoria General Fund, the Community Assistance Resource Center will house several nonprofit organizations that can provide a wide range of assistance to Peoria residents. Bloom 365; Child Crisis Arizona;
Marc Community Resources; Women, Infants, and Children; Stepping Up for Seniors; Foundation for Senior Living; Benevilla (See related story); Arizona at Work, Jobs for Arizona Graduates; and Medicare Planning Solutions will partner with the PeoriaSUPPORT program to have a presence at the center. Residents can get information, attend workshops, sign up for assistance or consult with experts. “The implementation and commitment to a local resource center truly recognizes the needs of our residents to
have services which are closer to home, easy to access and available from a continuum of providers,” said Carin Imig, Peoria’s community assistance manager. “By working with such a wide variety of professional nonprofit service providers, we are able to offer more holistic services and approaches to some of the most difficult issues someone may be facing individually or as a family.” For more information about the grand opening or the resource center, call 623-773-7070 or email peoriasupport@ peoriaaz.gov.
Benevilla to operate out of new resource center BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Benevilla will soon expand its outreach in the West Valley by opening a workspace July 1 at the city of Peoria’s new Community Assistance Resource Center. Benevilla will begin services in the office by providing the Family Resource
Center (FRC) program from 8 a.m. to noon Fridays. A partnership with Peoria’s Community Assistance Division of the Neighborhood and Human Services Department, it is located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street. The Benevilla Family Resource Center will be dedicated to helping parents prepare their children to stay in school
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Sunrise Promenade retail project underway BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Thompson Thrift Retail Group has begun construction on the first phase of Sunrise Promenade, an 8.5-acre retail project located just south of the southeast corner of Lake Pleasant and Happy Valley. “We have been working diligently over the last two years with the city of Peoria BENEVILLA FROM PAGE 8
Benevilla currently has two program locations in Peoria. The West Valley Life Enrichment Day Program at The Church at Cactus is located at 8133 W. Cactus Road. This program works with stroke survivors, those with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s/dementia and other adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This highly interactive program aids a diverse group of people with a wide range of care needs. Activities are adapted for specific physical challenges to include everyone’s
and surrounding community to create a first-class retail project that includes a blend of local, regional and national retailers and restaurants,” said Chris Hake, senior vice president for TTRG. Phase I of the project will consist of approximately 20,000 square feet of retail space plus a 22,000-square-foot Aldi grocery store, which closed on the acquisition of a parcel earlier this month.
Aldi will join retailers such as Black Rock Coffee, Sherwin Williams, Jabz Boxing and BurgerIM during the first phase. Phase II will accommodate up to an additional 45,000 square feet of retail space and be jointly marketed by Tyson Switzenberg and Tim Hurley of Jones Lang LaSalle on behalf of TTRG. In addition to the retail portion of the
project, Watermark Residential, the multi-family division of Thompson Thrift, plans to develop a luxury apartment community consisting of approximately 140 Class A units on 10 acres directly east of the retail portion of the project. The Watermark community will have an emphasis on pedestrian connectivity to the commercial portion of the project.
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The only thing he’d gladly fly is a kite BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
Recently, some business and personal trips prompted me to fly back and forth across the continent several times. Nothing makes a better case for staying home — forever — than traveling in the 21st century. On the positive side, I finally understand what famous French smart guy Jean-Paul Sartre meant by the immortal line “Hell is other people.” Curiously, Sartre wrote this in 1943, long before the 2001 founding of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the advent of “secure” modern air travel. More on the TSA — aka “Thousands Standing Around” — momentarily. First, however, we need to discuss how awful some of you are at basic geometry. Current travel restrictions dictate that the maximum size for a carry-on suitcase is 9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches. Imagine a rectangle of such proportions. Because a jetliner’s over-
head bin is made to accommodate bags up to that size, one cannot fit a larger bag into this space. Among the things that won’t fit into an overhead bin: A Louis Vuitton steamer trunk, a German Shepherd, Louis Vuitton himself or a child over the age of, say, 4. Trust me, this last point is galling, because I have contemplated stuffing many a wailing child into an airplane’s storage compartment. As modern airlines have discovered they can screw travelers by charging extra for “luxuries” like seats and baggage, many of you seem determined to get your money’s worth by bringing all your worldly possessions on your trip. Don’t do this. You may notice other passengers laughing at you or giving you dirty looks. You’re not wrong. We do hate you. Other objects worthy of scorn include: Travelers who fly in their pajamas, people who tote fake “emotional support animals” and the appalling lack of signage at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Anyone who
Medicare for All is the epitome of freedom BY LINDA NAPIER AND CAROL MATTOON Guest Columnists
In Rep. Debbie Lesko’s May 23 article, she stated, “Medicare for All strips away health care freedom.” However, just the opposite is true. Everyone benefits: seniors on Medicare, those with employer-based insurance, those with pre-existing conditions, young, old and those in-between. Everyone! Under a well-researched and fiscally sound universal health care bill introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and 112 cosponsors, HR1384, “The Medicare for All Act of 2019,” our present Medicare system would be
expanded and improved and cover all Americans. It includes primary and emergency care, dental, prescription drugs, vision, hearing, mental health, addiction treatment, long-term care, both home-based and institutionally and more. It eliminates premiums, co-pays, deductibles and the need for supplemental insurance. And it will be implemented within a two-year time span with no one losing any benefits during that period, only gaining. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t, and here is the “rest of the story.” Rep. Lesko is concerned about illegal immigrants receiving health care at SEE MEDICARE PAGE 12
has ever tried to figure out which side of Terminal Four they’ve parked on knows exactly what I’m talking about. Then there’s the TSA. I get that there are evil people in the world who want nothing more than to bring down another airliner. Thus, security is paramount. Even so, federal security personnel would do well to remember a valuable insight: No one remembers what you say. They remember how you made them feel. Between the arbitrary nature of many TSA rules — that Dixie cup of water must be confiscated — and the sneering tone of some of these blue-clad Napoleon complex victims, I’m often left feeling like I would gladly trade a little bit of safety for common sense and common courtesy. Still, I can’t imagine doing that job. Not after witnessing a grown man, told to completely empty his pockets, wonder aloud why a few dimes and nickels “counted.” His explanation: “Oh, I didn’t know coins were metal.”
Common airport scenes like this remind me that many of our fellow travelers suck at life. Told to remove from their baggage every electronic device larger than a cell phone, they ask if that includes their cell phone. Seated in seat 29D, they stow their carry-on 24 rows away, then sprint up the aisle like Usain Bolt even before the plane comes to a full stop upon landing. They ooze over the armrest between seats, leave the airplane restroom like a Superfund site and — yes, I recently saw this — clip their fingernails mid-flight. In 1903, a scant 116 years ago, Wilbur and Orville Wright risked their lives to fly the first heavier-than-air, controlled airplane. That day, Wilbur reportedly flew 852 feet in 59 seconds. Today, that same flight would involve a full-body pat-down, a $12 cheese plate and a $50 upcharge for Wilbur’s second suitcase. Such is progress. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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the expense of taxpayers. She said she asked this question of the House Rules Committee hearing in April and they said “yes” they would receive health care, but it was a partial yes, and what she didn’t tell us is that it would not be at the expense of the taxpayers. Quite the opposite. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants actually contribute significantly to state and local taxes, collectively paying an estimated $11.74 billion a year — $213,574,000 in Arizona alone. If they were granted full legal status, state and local taxes in Arizona would gain $39,384,000. In 2015, according to the IRS, undocumented Americans paid $23.6 billion in Federal income tax along with Medicare and social security that they can’t even use. Rep. Lesko was also concerned about cost and that the health care plans that many have now being eliminated. Yes, those chaotic, brain-numb-
ing plans that you never know what’s really covered or not, until something happens, will be eliminated. In their place, everyone will have what was just mentioned above, along with the freedom to choose their doctor and no networks to worry about. Taxes may go up, but your premiums, co-pays, deductibles, co-insurance and out-ofpocket expenses will disappear. A huge part of the savings includes: 1. Redirecting funds that are already allocated for health care and reducing unnecessary and wasteful spending in the current system, and 2. Eliminating nonpatient costs that do not improve health — insurance company administrative overhead, exorbitant executive salaries, marketing, shareholder’s dividends, billions lobbying congress and campaign contributions. With the elimination of all the health care costs that people are already paying along with the savings from the elimination of the for-profit Big Pharma and insurance companies that spend billions on above mentioned costs, 95% of the
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Republican thoughts on Trump Editor:
As a long-time Republican, I must speak out opposing other Republicans. The latest revelations from our president include that he would collude with other governments who would obstruct our election process. This should be more than enough evidence to convince all supporters that Trump is not someone who should be leading our country. I am worried that his base will be lead astray by warmongers such as John Bolton and others within the administration, just like they were by Dick Cheney during the ginned up war with Iraq. What’s particularly bothersome is the tendency for voters to support the president during time of war. This is the act of allowing history to repeat itself. As a former Marine, I would automatically be more qualified in military matters than our president and self-proclaimed “stable (boy)
genius” since he doesn’t listen to his advisers anyway. This president has had more than ample time to prove he is unqualified in every way to be in the chief executive chair. Mitch McConnell and his wife have now shown themselves to also be unfit to be in their positions. They are profiting mightily in their positions. The U.S. Senate being controlled by the Republicans must lose the next election to be purged of blatant corruption and toadyism. Regarding previous convictions and indictments of Trump cohorts, I draw this comparison: If the elves are convicted and the reindeer are awaiting trial, then it’s obvious Santa must have known what was going on. In conclusion: If you voted for Trump in 2016, you made a mistake. If you vote for him again, you are just plain stupid. It’s time to be done with this wannabe dictator and the present Republican Senate. “RICO” go after the entire clan. Gordon Burhop Peoria
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Linda Napier is a business owner from Sun City West. (Submitted photos)
Carol Mattoon is a health care advocate from Sun City.
people will pay less than they pay now. Eliminating the expensive role insurance companies now play in the lives of employers and employees will result in higher pay and jobs better suited to individuals, positively affecting our economy! Studies now show employees are very unhappy with their rising deductibles, out-of-pocket costs and wage stagnation. Also, very importantly, the opportunity for re-training health-insurance personnel for other needed jobs is included in HR 1384. Today, people are suffering and dying unnecessarily of untreated conditions and preventable diseases as we continue to debate the issue rather than moving forward with concrete, cost-effective solutions. We are the United States. We don’t have to follow other countries’ systems. We can learn from them and create our own. We have the blueprint to build on the 54-year Medicare infrastructure, but make it even better, covering all health needs, costing less and covering everyone.
Why does this plan face opposition? The health insurance and drug companies and for-profit hospitals are framing the discussion on TV, social media and with legislators. With hundreds of billions of their profits at stake, they are spending millions of dollars to spread misinformation to protect their interests and defeat significant change. Do not fall for their scare tactics and false arguments. Ask yourself at least one of these questions: “Who is behind this…? Are they using fear-based language or trying to scare you? What do they have to gain? Which studies are they using and who paid for them? We reference the World Health Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and many more. Healthy people, healthy economy, healthy country! Linda Napier is a business owner from Sun City West, and Carol Mattoon is a health care advocate from Sun City.
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Lessons from the Bench: Judge, it’s just a period…
When we were in elementary school our teachers taught us how to construct a sentence. The very first punctuation we learned was that of a period. I have to admit in those early, early years I did not think it was that big of a deal. I mean really, how could something so tiny make a big difference? Now, as I review cases as a judge I see that my teachers were right — a period is huge. Let me give you an example. Often I review proposed forms of judgment that have dollar amounts on them. On one of the proposals it said $2500. Well, is that $2,500 or $25.00? I am sure each of us has an assumption as to what it is, but do you want the judge on your case assuming anything? If you were owed $2,500 would you want the judge awarding $25? It is much easier to just write the full and proper number on the proposed form of judgment. Some time ago I was given a petition for a protection order. It was 68 lines long without a single period or comma. Much of what I read could be taken two different ways. Can you imagine how
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difficult it would be to read the first few pages of a book without any punctuation? Petitions need to be clear, so the plaintiff was asked to rewrite what had been written. This caused a delay in the issuance of the protection order, as well as extra staff time and extra time by the plaintiff. All over something as small as a period. I have given this a lot of thought and cannot come up with a valid reason to intentionally leave out the punctuation. Punctuation or the lack of punctuation can cause the reader, or in this case the judge, to completely misinterpret what you are trying to say. Having said that, do not think the judge is going to grade your petition. That is not what he or she is there for. I will let you in on a secret: I am terrible at commas. I mean really bad. So, do
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derstood by all. Also, numbers should not be left up to interpretation. If you are asking for $1,800, then write that full number. Judge Watts can be reached at donaldwatts.info.
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Intellectual disabilities service holding culinary dinner benefit BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR Peoria Times Staff Writer
A local nonprofit organization that helps adults with intellectual disabilities is looking to support its clientele through other means. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, One Step Beyond Inc.’s (OSBI) culinary program will once again present Vive La Fiesta, a public dinner reception. The event will include live entertainment, OSBI artwork, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a selfie station and a cash bar featuring margaritas. Becca Mungovan, culinary director, said the organization brings opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities.
“One Step Beyond is a comprehensive program for adults who have intellectual disabilities,” Mungovan said. “We provide opportunities for our members of this exceptional population — the opportunities to grow and progress in their lives.” OSBI was launched in 2003 by a family that was unable to find intellectual disability programs for their daughter and her peers. The goal is to provide “the opportunities required and desired to grow in skills, personal relationships and inclusion in their community,” according to its website. At first, 16 individuals in a small neighborhood location were treated. Today, OSBI cares for over 450 individuals in four locations — three in Arizona and one in California.
“We have life skills training, a music department, a hockey team, an art department, a photo department, a dance department — if you can dream it, we try to give that to our members,” Mungovan said. “Every program we have came from one of our members saying, ‘Hey, I’d like to learn how to X, Y, Z.’ Whatever it is, we just try to meet them where they’re at and help them be the best they can be.” OSBI’s culinary department has two different programs: day training (DTA) and group-supported employment (GSE). The DTA program is also called the Life-Skills Culinary Program. “Some of the members in the (DTA) program are looking to become more productive in their homes, maybe
they’re looking to become more proficient in baking or cooking or they might be looking to make culinary arts a little more present in their life by working in the community,” Mungovan said. “Our DTA program provides them with basic knowledge of culinary arts — things like timing, temperature, safety, sanitation, equipment and how to safely use them.” SEE BENEFIT PAGE 15
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Mount Hood tourist campaign targeting West Valley BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF In case you need incentives beyond cool weather and majestic views to fly or drive to Mount Hood Territory in northwestern Oregon, tourism officials there have a suggestion: Head over to Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale Saturday, June 22, or Sunday, June 23. From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 22, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23, territory tourism officials will hold a pop-up event aimed at luring Arizonans to the end of the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail, the wagon route that connected the Missouri River to Willamette Valley in Oregon more than a century ago. The pop-up events will offer a vending machine with free samples of local products from the Willamette Valley, a chance to see Mount Hood and its surroundings through virtual reality goggles, a free snow cone and even a chance to win a grand prize trip to the area. Between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., there will be a vending machine where visitors can pick up a free sample of a local product from the end of the 2,170-mile
Mount Hood Territory tourism officials will hold a pop-up event at Arrowhead Towne Center June 22 and June 23. (Submitted photo)
Oregon Trail, the wagon route that connected the Missouri River to the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Guests can go to omht.us/win at any time to get a unique six-digit code they can use at the vending machine to receive a random boxed item that relates to Mount Hood Territory. Eighteen different items are packed in the vending machine — things like
a stuffed alpaca to get you interested in seeing the animals for themselves at the Marquan Hill Ranch; a dry sack to store your valuables while you rent a kayak or paddleboard to reach the base of Willamette Falls, second only to Niagara Falls in water volume; a Bigfoot air freshener since the territory has the fourth most sightings of the legendary creature in the country; and other gifts.
And on each of the two pop-up days, the vending machine will contain a box with a free trip to Mount Hood Territory. The two-night trip for two includes $500 in travel vouchers, a two-night stay at the Best Western Rivershore Hotel in Oregon City, a $120 gift certificate to Mt. Hood Outfitters for a tour or gear rental, a visit to an alpaca ranch, and even a gift certificate to Bob’s Red Mill and Wholegrain Store. As for the other pop-up event offerings, the free snow cones will come in flavors huckleberry, blackberry and lavender because huckleberries are found on the slopes of Mount Hood, blackberries are available at u-pick farms nearby and the region is home to multiple lavender farms. Along with tourist representatives to answer questions, the pop-up events also will allow guests to use virtual reality goggles that will whisk their minds to whitewater rafting on the Clackamas River and riding the Alpine Slide at the Adventure Park at Mount Hood Skibowl. SEE ARROWHEAD PAGE 15
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Individuals who complete the DTA program are then able to transition to the GSE program, also known as the Catering Program. This is where OSBI’s fully accredited catering company is introduced to the members. Mungovan said the individuals who come through this program are able to find employment. “We provide jobs for them internally through our catering program, our hot dog cart, our proprietary products that we sell to the community — they’re able to work within the confines of our programming,” Mungovan said. “They learn budgeting, shopping, proper food preparation, customer service, catering, how to present food, how to carry food, how to serve food and how to cook food. They get to actively particiARROWHEAD FROM PAGE 14
Arizona is a guinea pig for this new approach to vacation advertising, said Casey Krupnik, spokesman for the Clackamas County Tourism & Cultural Affairs Bureau. The bureau also is holding a similar vending machine display and pop-up event at Scottsdale Fashion Square. “This is the first time that we are doing a pop-up like this,” Krupnik said. “We have done other awareness campaigns but nothing like this. Until now our efforts in the Phoenix area have only been on the traditional marketing side: cinema videos, airport ads, office elevator screens and digital ads.” He said he and his tourism bureau colleagues decided their campaign needed “a fun and exciting way to raise awareness about” the area. “We thought, what better way to help visitors experience our area than by bringing part of Mt. Hood Territory to them,” he said. “When the idea for the vending machine came up, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. We worked with local businesses to find products that helped tell our story and highlight the experiences visitors can expect to find throughout Mount Hood Territory, in a fun and unique way of claiming the prizes.” The snow cones were thrown in as “a bonus treat for visiting” while the virtual reality goggles are meant to provide “even more inspiration of possible trip ideas,” Krupnik said. Krupnik said the whole campaign
Peoria Times pate from start to finish.” Some individuals who go through the GSE curriculum are able to branch off outside OSBI as well. “Some of our members are using (OSBI) as a springboard to give them the opportunity to learn what they need to know to go out in the community and work,” Mungovan said. “We have a member who is individually employed by Culver’s. We have a member that has worked for Peter Piper Pizza for over 10 years. We have a member who is employed out of ASU West’s eatery.” The culinary dinners started on a much smaller scale several years ago. Each location would host four small dinners a year and feed approximately 40 people at each. After immense success and progression of members, OSBI is unique. “We are unaware of anyone else who has done a pop-up like this,” he said, adding that the custom vending machines have been done before by businesses. Though he and his colleagues wouldn’t mind seeing Arizonans before fall, the campaign is really targeted to luring out-of-staters to Mount Hood after Labor Day. “We know that it does take time to plan a vacation and wanted to do the pop-up during the summer when people were starting to think about places they could travel. Portland International Airport is a quick and easy flight from Phoenix,” he said. “We also know that our fall up here is a little bit different than the fall in the Southwest that Arizonans are used to and believe that they will really enjoy the variance of what Oregon’s Mount Hood Territory can offer. The weather is beautiful, the trees are changing colors, the summer crowds have left and it truly is an amazing time to visit.” As for why Glendale and Scottsdale were selected, Krupnik said “a lot of research and data” pointed to the city. “We wanted to find places that were inside so people would be gathering away from the heat, areas of large populations, easily accessible and highly trafficked,” he said. “We also wanted to select places with enough distance from each other that it would make it easy for people from different areas to check out one of the pop-up events. These two locations rose to the top.”
combined the individual smaller dinners in 2018 to host a large culinary dinner three times a year, serving approximately 200 people at each reception. “We had to change venues because we had such an overwhelming response of people wanting to attend,” Mungovan said. “These dinners showcase their customer service skills, they showcase their cooking skills — basically everything they have learned during their culinary time. They get to showcase to the public who comes and eats.” All profits from the reception will support OSBI programs that are not state funded, such as music, art, dance and culinary. Mungovan said incorporating the other arts departments was important for her when planning the culinary dinners. “We want to showcase (our mem-
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bers’) talents and be inclusive of some of the other art departments and showcase that to the people that get to come so that it’s not just seeing what culinary does,” Mungovan said. People with intellectual disabilities are often faced with many hardships in life, and it can be tough for some to be confident in the world. Mungovan said the organization’s programs help bring people in this community out of their shell, and that brings her joy. “Being able to watch them grow and progress in their learning and be able to take that out into the community and apply that to a job — watching that pride that they feel is just priceless. We believe in them, and then watching them grow to believe in themselves is a privilege that I can’t even explain,” she said.
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‘The Addams Family’
Enjoy dinner and a performance of “The Addams Family” at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 5:30 p.m. In this musical, Wednesday has grown up and fallen in love with a young man from a respectable family, but he’s in for a surprise when Wednesday’s family invites him over for dinner. For prices and information, call 623-776-8400.
Saturday Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is within the city of Peoria. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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Novels at Night Adult Book Club
This adult book club is a great way to meet a variety of fictional and real-life characters. Talk with friends and meet new people over a discussion of Camilla Lackberg’s “Ice Princess” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Pinochle
Play a game of Pinochle at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7340.
Zumba
Instructor Akua Jithadi will lead a Zumba class at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Thrifty Thursdays
Children of all ages are admitted to Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for only $5. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623-322-4100.
Autism Society Open Jump
Families with children on the spectrum with sensory needs are invited to an indoor inflatables jump event from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. at Pump it Up, 14131 N. Rio Vista Boulevard, Suite 5. Tickets are
$5. Waivers and socks are required to participate. For information, call 623572-0090.
AZ Ice Time Stick Time
AZ Ice Peoria coaches will instruct hockey to all ages during a Stick Time session from 5:30 to 6:45 a.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. Tickets are $15. For information, call 623-334-1200.
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Songercise (Ages 1–5)
Learn the benefits of and ways parents can play with their children to maximize brain and skill development from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Dr. T-rex Science Show
Dr. T-rex will prepare a science demonstration complete with fascinating experiments and explanations of the science behind the magic from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free tickets will be available starting June 9. For information, call 623-773-8650.
‘A Universe of Stories’ Movie Matinees
Enjoy a family afternoon film screening of “Toy Story 3” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-7737555.
Bingo
Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Freestyle Ice Skating
Enjoy a freestyle ice skating session from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. at AZ Ice Peoria, 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. For pricing and more information, call 623-334-1200.
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Mini Bingo
Meet new friends over short rounds of bingo from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.
‘How to Murder a Millionaire’
Enjoy a meal and performance of “How to Murder a Millionaire” at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 1 p.m. In this musical, audience members will find themselves becoming participants in a theatrical story as they enjoy a three-course lunch. For prices and information, call 623-7768400.
Freestyle Ice Skating
Enjoy a freestyle ice skating session from 5:15 to 6:15 a.m. at AZ Ice Peoria, 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. For pricing and more information, call 623-334-1200.
‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’
Youth theater students will perform the classic story of “Beauty and the Beast” at 7:30 p.m. in the Gyder Theatre at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. For information, call 623-815-7930.
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Seed Library
Peoria Public Library has a new library collection this summer: the Seed Library. The Seed Library offers a variety of vegetable and herb seeds. All gardening levels are welcome to check out seeds for their home gardens. Visit Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe Street or Sunrise Mountain Library at 21109 N. 98th Avenue for the Seed Library collection. For information, call 623-773-7555 (Main Library) or 623773-8650 (Sunrise Mountain).
Distillery Tour
Bring family and friends to see a craft distillery in action. Lucidi Distilling Co. tours are available at 1 p.m. Sundays. Pricing starts at just $14 per person and includes a generous sampling of three kinds of spirits and a custom-made signature cocktail. The distillery is located in Historic Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington Street. To book a party and learn more, call 623299-8779.
It’s Only Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)
Make friends as you knit, crochet or quilt from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Sunday Family Night
Enjoy a family night with four 60-minute activity jump tickets, one large pizza and a pitcher of soda, all for $56. Buy a family night package for a 4 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m. session at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-400.
Monday Tips and Tricks for Desert Survival
Learn how to be safe and prepared for fun outings and hikes in the Sonoran Desert from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1714.
Glow
Lasers, music and backlights will transform the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. The park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome. Participants must wear an all white or neon color shirt. Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-400.
Fuzzy Logic
A five-member rock ’n’ roll and alternative rock band will perform favorites from the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s from 5 to 9 p.m. at Scorpion Bay Marina Grill, 10970 W. Peninsula Boulevard. For information, call 928-501-2628.
‘Madagascar’
Enjoy a performance of “Madagascar” at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 10 a.m. Based on the DreamWorks animated motion picture, this musical promises to deliver hilarious, plotting penguins, exciting adventure and an upbeat score. For prices
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Private Riding Lessons
Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 to adults. Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue. For information, call 602-403-9560.
Line Dances
Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. The class does not require a partner dancer. Attendance is $5. For information, call 623-773-7436.
‘A Universe of Stories’ Movie Matinees
Enjoy a family afternoon film screening of “The Lion King” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-7737555.
SilverSneakers Boom Muscle
The focus of this class in on toning muscles and building overall strength. The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.
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Toddler Time
Toddlers can play and learn from entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Teddy Bear Storytime
Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Teen Movie Afternoon (Ages 12–17)
Escape the summer heat with a film screening of “Ready Player One” from noon to 2 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Snacks and drinks are provided. Movies shown during these Tuesday movie afternoons are be rated PG-13. For information, call 623-773-8650.
of “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Cards and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)
Come play fan favorite games like Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub with other adults from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Arizona D-backs Baseball Game: LA Dodgers (Ages 50+)
Register for a day trip to Chase Field from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to see a baseball game. Cost is $34. Fee includes transportation. Tickets must be reserved early. To register, visit cityofpeoriaaz.perfectmind.com.
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Toddler Time
Pool Tournament
Toddlers can play and learn from entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Tai Chi Essentials
Play a game of bingo at noon at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.
Compete in a pool tournament from 5 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372. Learn Tai Chi from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Teen Open Mic Night
Participate in an open mic night just for teens at 6:30 p.m. in the McMillin Theater at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. For information, call 623-815-7930.
Open Play
Children of all ages can jump around and play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For prices and information, call 623322-4100.
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Baby Steps
Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Sew Smart
Bring or start a sewing project at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Library sewing machines are available for use. For information, email mary.vass@peoriaaz.gov.
Storytime (Ages 3–5)
Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
‘A Universe of Stories’ Movie Matinees
Enjoy a family afternoon film screening
Bingo
Shuffleboard
Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-9728372.
Baseball Lessons
Receive personalized baseball instruction with a half-hour or hour lesson at D-BAT Peoria, 8716 W. Ludlow Drive. Lesson programs begin with an evaluation lesson to help the instructor devise a plan for skills improvement. To schedule a lesson, visit dbatpeoria.com/ index.php/lessons.
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‘A Universe of Stories’ Movie Matinees
Enjoy a family afternoon film screening of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Open Jump
Kids have a chance to burn their energy with massive inflatables from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at Pump it Up, 14131 N. Rio Vista Boulevard, Suite 5. Tickets are $12. Children must be a minimum of 34 inches to jump on the inflatables. For information, call 623-572-0090.
Dino Crew
Come visit the library for a special Jurassic event featuring a life-sized dinosaur and a hands-on science project from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free tickets will be available starting June 10. For information, call 623-773-8650.
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Steve Ybarra named Centennial track coach BY ERIC NEWMAN
Peoria Times Staff Writer
A familiar face is back at the helm of Centennial High track and field. Steve Ybarra is the Coyotes’ new track and field coach, bringing with him a wealth of experience at the school and with its athletic teams. Ybarra has taught at Centennial since 2000, and had stints as the track and field coach in years past, including coaching the boys to back-to-back championships in 2003 and 2004. He took several years off to coach soccer, but returned in the mid-2000s as a co-head coach, and eventually an assistant on the track and field team. In 2016, Centennial hired a new coaching staff, and Ybarra was no longer a coach. He took a job coaching freshman softball and continued as the girls’
Steve Ybarra is back as the Centennial track and field coach. (Photo courtesy Centennial High School)
cross-country coach. He’s still leading the cross-country team in the fall. Even busy with teaching and his other coaching positions, Ybarra said he always wanted to get back into track. He sprung at the opportunity when the spot became vacant. Ybarra is focusing on improving the
team. Centennial finished 14th in May’s AIA Division Two State Track and Field Championship. He believes there is a lot of potential to improve. The first step is convincing the school’s best athletes to participate. He has done everything, from attending other Centennial sporting events to getting information from physical education teachers on which students are faring well in class activities, such as the mile run, to find those most talented. “When we got our best athletes out there, our kids that play other sports and do track, we can be pretty powerful, at least on the west side of town. I can use my experience to show the athletes they can excel and have them see the benefit of how it will help them in their other sports,” he said. Principal William Sorenson said he was happy when he heard from the
school’s athletic staff of the new hire. He said every time he walks into a class or practice run by Ybarra, there is a noticeable positive energy he brings to the students, which hopefully will translate to the new athletic venture. “He’s a beloved teacher on our campus, as well as coach for the different sports. It’s great for the students to have someone like him around in and out of the classroom and track,” Sorenson said. Logging nearly 20 years as an integral part of Centennial has been a blessing for Ybarra. His goal now is to help Centennial capture the success of seasons past, and mold young boys and girls into solid adults for years to come. “The staff and people I work with are tremendous (at Centennial),” Ybarra said. “I’ve always had a great relationship with the kids, and I can’t picture myself going anywhere else.”
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PHOTOS BY PABLO ROBLES The Arizona Coyotes held tryouts for the Coyotes Crew at AZ Peoria Ice June 15. The men and women who comprise the Coyotes Crew act as fan ambassadors for the Glendale-based team, and focus on in-arena and on-ice activities and entertainment. Responsibilities of those who tried out include “keeping the fun going at home games, including throwing T-shirts, selecting special fans to ride the Zamboni and skating the ice” and “engaging the community signature events like golf tournaments, charity walks and viewing parties.” 1. Brie Peters celebrates the beginning of tryouts. 2. Aspiring cheerleaders listen for instructions. 3. Judges and participants prepare for tryouts to commence. 4. Competitors cheer for each other. 5. Jessica New celebrates the end of tryouts. 6. Mariana Dennis seeks a spot on the Coyotes Crew. 7. Judge Patrick Schuler watches participants during a series of drills.
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Parenting: becoming loyal advocates and faithful intercessors Recently, a Māori pastor and close friend of mine, Matai Bennett, made a post on his Facebook page that caught my attention. It was a picture of Matai and his teenage daughter sitting at a restaurant table. She had a smile on her face the size of the Southern Alps in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Here is Matai’s post: “I had lunch with my daughter today because she came home early for school. I loved on her by spending special time with her. I invested in her by listening more than speaking. No need for discipline when a parent invests double doses of ‘spending special time with’ and ‘listening more than speaking’ to their children.” Matai goes on to say, “Great kids don’t just happen. You need to invest in them, love them and discipline them. No discipline or boundaries produces no inner boundaries in children. No love in word and deed produces a child who will look for love elsewhere. No investment in children produces no return in children.” Sounds good to me. So, what does a parent who is a loyal advocate and faithful intercessor look like? Because every child is different, there are no perfect formulas for parenting. However, there are general principles, concepts and guidelines that apply to most children. Let’s explore some ideas that might help both parents and their children. Why? Effective parenting is easier on both the parents and their children. And every child has the right to not only be fed, but to be well-led.
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Let’s consider some wisdom from the Scriptures in Lamentations 2:19. “Pour out your heart…before the face of the Lord. Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your…children.” In other words, parents can bring their parenting fears to God. Every family will experience ups and downs in parent-child relationships. Parenting is scary. However, we parents have an advocate to whom we can bring our concerns and fears. God understands. God has advice and answers. God listens to the prayers of all parents, especially hurting parents, because God is a parent, too. The Word for Today magazine gives us some practical advice on getting God involved in your parenting through prayer. “…When your child is in crisis, turn to Jesus. But don’t wait for a crisis to come. When you send them off to school each day, do so with a blessing. When you tell them goodnight, cover them in your prayers. When they are stumped in a homework assignment they can’t handle, pray with them about it. Pray that your children will have a profound sense of their place in this world, and a heavenly place in the next one.” Parents, you can do this! Prayer is not
weird. Prayer is normal. Make a prayer investment in your children. Be your children’s faithful intercessor. Most times, the answer to a parent’s prayer is a parent praying for their children. Now, let’s consider a parent being a loyal advocate. Here’s more from Word for Today: “Fear turns some parents into prison guards who monitor every minute and check the background of every friend. They stifle growth and communicate distrust. A family with no breathing room suffocates a child. Fear can also create permissive parents. Feeling their child may be too confined or fenced in, they lower all boundaries. High on hugs and low on discipline, they don’t realize appropriate discipline is an expression of love. Permissive parents or paranoid parents may be well meaning but not always beneficial to their children’s future.” Let’s close with short sentences on being a parent who is a loyal advocate and a faithful intercessor. A child who lives with criticism learns to condemn. A child who lives with hostility learns to fight. A child who lives with fear learns to be apprehensive. A child who lives with jealousy learns to feel guilty. A child
who lives with tolerance learns to be patient. A child who lives with encouragement learns to be confident. A child who lives with praise learns to be appreciative. A child who lives with approval learns to like himself. A child who lives with recognition learns it is good to have a goal. A child who lives with honesty learns what truth is. A child who lives with fairness learns justice. A child who lives with security learns to have faith in himself and those around him. A child who lives with friendliness learns the world is a nice place in which to live. Parents, now is your time to make your children’s present and future better. Parents, you were born for this. In child rearing, the days go long but the years go fast. Be intentional now. Be engaged now. Take time now. Make yourself better and you will likely make your children better. 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.
Bellevue Heights holding Summer Sundae Sunday BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF West Valley residents are invited to Bellevue Heights Church for an evening of music and ice cream at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23. The program, Summer Sundae Sunday, will feature Cimarron Sidekicks, a popular four-member western group. There is no charge for admission, and free ice cream sundaes will be served after the program. Cimarron Sidekicks sing and play guitars and banjos to bring back good memories of western songs made pop-
ular in years past by stars of screen, radio and television. Attendees are welcome to bring nonperishable food items or dry goods for donating to Valley View Community Food Bank. Summer Sundae Sunday attractions also are planned for July 14 with support from trumpeter Dan Reed and Friends, and on August 4 with the West Family Singers. Bellevue Heights Church is at 9440 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City. For more information, call 623-9778308 or visit bhcsuncity.com.
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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Roman Catholic Parish Glendale 5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale • 623-939-9785 www.olph.com Mass Schedule - English M-F 6:15am & 8:30am Sat 8:30am & 5:00pm Sun 6:30am, 8:30am & 10:30am Mass Schedule - Spanish Fri 6:00pm (OLPH) Sat 7:00pm (Capilla) Sun 10:00am (Capilla), 12:30pm (OLPH) & 3:00pm (OLPH)
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Sunday Services: Bible Study ....................................... 9:15 am Morning Worship ............................ 10:30 am Discipleship Training ........................4:45 pm Evening Worship ..............................6:00 pm Wednesdays: TeamKid, Youth Worship Bible Study & Prayer....................... 6:00 pm Dr. Mark Mucklow, Pastor www.fsbcg.org
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First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale 1001 North Central • Avondale 623-932-2723 You are welcome! Morning Worship .................................... 8:30 am Bible Study ........................................9:45 am Worship Service ..............................11:00 am Spanish Worship .............................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study .................................................6:30 pm Saturday Worship ..............................6:00 pm www.fsbca.org
Apostles Lutheran Church & Preschool 7020 W. Cactus Rd Peoria, AZ 85381 623-979-3497 www.apostles-az.org
Sunday Worship 8am & 10:45am English 10:45am Spanish
Sunday School 9:15am English 11am Spanish Rev. Andrew Byars, Pastor Rev. Ramon Cabrales, Assoc. Pastor
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BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR Peoria Times Staff Writer
Hello, Peoria! Welcome back to another week of Business Briefcase, a brief weekly report on business news around Peoria for readers like you to stay updated on what’s new in the area. News can include anything from construction to grand openings/unveilings, or just networking-centric events for people to mingle within the business community — anything business-related! Peoria is a thriving city, so there’s always something new going on. This week’s items will cover a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a new business, a networking event and a construction update. Here’s the news! First up, Greek Palace is a new family-owned restaurant. Owner Ben Osho previously owned Gyros Town
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before he realized he wanted to create a bigger and better dining experience for the community. Located on 10006 W. Happy Valley Road, Greek Palace serves Greek food such as pitas, salads, kabobs, falafel and, of course, gyros. Osho offers lunch, dinner, happy hour specials and a wide array of nonalcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages. It opens every day at 11 a.m., and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Moving along, T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, and is officially a Peoria Chamber of Commerce member. The business is a pediatric therapy company “based on the belief that your child’s needs are of the utmost importance,” according to its website. Services include speech, feed-
ing, physical, occupational and sensory integration therapies. T.E.A.M. 4 Kids services children of all ages. This Peoria location is at 20470 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Suite 107. For more information and pricing, visit team4kids.com or call 800-376-3440. Coming up Friday, June 21, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce will host the next Women 4 Women meeting, intended for female chamber members and guests to network amongst each other. The speaker for this month’s meeting is Bernadette Hayes from Cactus Medical Center, and the breakfast sponsor is Heather Olson from Olson Insurance Agency. The networking will be 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at this registration-only event. Peoria Chamber members are welcome to come for free, but nonmembers must pay $10. It will be located at 8385 W. Mariners
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Way, Suite 3. To register, visit peoriachamber.com. For more information regarding Peoria Chamber of Commerce-produced events, contact Sheri Federico at events@peoriachamber.com or call 623-979-3601. And last, but certainly not least, Paloma Community Park is still under construction, but phase one of the park is expected for a late summer or fall of 2020 completion. That phase is slated to include a lighted ball field complex and multipurpose fields; four lighted pickleball courts; open turf; a fishing lake, as well as a fishing deck, stage area and event lawn; a splash pad with an inclusive-designed playground; picnic ramadas; a lighted dog park; two concession buildings; an overlook plaSEE BRIEFS PAGE 22
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za; multiple restrooms and parking areas. Underground infrastructure is set to begin construction soon. Phase two of the park is subject to
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change, but the city is currently planning to include a wheeled trail and plaza (with a skate, rollerblade and bicycle court), an additional lighted ball field complex, a walking trail, an equestrian trailhead, interpretive trails, multipur-
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pose fields, a drone zone and additional parking areas and restrooms. Both phases together are anticipated to total 120 acres. That’s all the briefs for this week! Thank you for reading!
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