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July 4th festival changes admission policy BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

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The city of Peoria has made its Fourth of July party, the All-American Festival, more accessible by offering free admission and parking, as well as a sensory recovery room. “Every year we do a huge festival with a little of everything,” said Kristina Perez, Peoria’s digital media manager. “We have inflatables, bouncy houses, a mechanical bull, rock wall, waterslides, a water zone so people can bring their bathing suits so they can slide down the 43-foot waterslides, and a cornhole tournament. What’s new this year is free admission. The only

tional anthem. Seating is on the lawn on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees can bring blankets or lawn chairs and food. Items that cannot be brought into the event are glass containers, pets, canopies, oversized umbrellas, tents, skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, alcohol, fireworks (including sparklers) and grills. For security reasons, all bags, coolers and strollers will be checked at the gate. Gates open at 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Cadillac Angels and Surfin’ USA. Wristbands, $5, are available for purchase for kids’ activities and food concessions,

stuff that might have a fee is food and some of the games,” Perez said. The Sonic-sponsored Peoria Food Challenge features three food-eating contests that test contestants by downing a Route 44size slush or eating 3 pounds of tater tots as fast as possible. In another contest, contestants try to eat as many hot dogs as possible in 10 minutes. The seventh annual cornhole tournament will begin at 5:30 p.m. and features teams of two competing for cash prizes. Early registration is required. Fireworks set to music will begin at 9:15 p.m. — weather permitting — after “American Idol” alum Callie Young sings the na-

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The city of Peoria is looking forward to its next 20 years of growth with a proposal to update its general plan. The document, which was last updated in 2010, has since been reorganized, its land-use categories and map refined and its goal and policies updated. The final plan will appear on the fall 2020 ballot. But first, the initial concept will be released for public input Thursday, July 18. An open house will be held sometime after the 60-day SEE PLAN PAGE 3

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input period. Staff will then create a working draft utilizing comments, after which it will return to the planning and zoning commission and city council. “The general plan is the city’s foundational document that guides current and future growth decisions in the city,” Planning Director Chris Jacques told councilmembers. “It addresses all facets of growth; everything from land use to circulation, water and the like.” Per state statute, general plans must be updated every 10 years. Cities with a population of greater than 50,000 residents must include 17 elements. The city of Peoria, however, intends to incorporate 22, Jacques said. According to the city’s general plan website, planpeoriaaz.com, required elements are land use; circulation; open space; growth areas; environmental planning; cost of development; water resources; recreation; public services and facilities; public buildings; housing; conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment; safety; bicycling; energy; and neighborhood preservation and revitalization. Economic development, education, community wellness, arts and culture and library are optional, Jacques said. Planned topics have been organized into six themes: economic prosperity; integrated transportation; smart growth; healthy neighborhoods; arts, cultural and recreational enrichment; and superior public services. “One of the things we looked at when we looked at reorganizing the document is if it makes sense to organize those (elements) into six chapters,” Jacques explained. “Also, at the same time, the city is working on the livability initiative or the council goals, council priorities for the city as it moves into the future. And it happens to be that the essence of the council goals and the essence really of the general plan — who do we want to be in the future? — comes down to six topical areas.” Beyond reorganization of the document itself, city officials have refined the land-use categories and, in turn, the related map. According to Jacques’ presentation, an emphasis is placed on character, form and function; a new master planned area category added; the mixed-use category

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and subtypes redefined; and residential categories refined. “The directive from council a couple years ago is we wanted categories that were more descriptive in terms of the type, the scale and the form of development that we’re expecting. So, with these categories, aside from the naming conventions, they’re going to provide us a lot more direction and design parameters in terms of a closer fit as to what kinds of development, and what that development will look like and feel like as opposed to the current general plan,” Jacques explained. And with the rise of the internet and decline of commercial development, Jacques added that the city is looking toward more mixed-use areas, where residential, commercial and employment opportunities will coexist. According to the council agenda, Peoria’s document has received “modest adjustments” over the past nine years, though the upcoming modifications will be the most significant changes since 2010. And while city staff’s discussions are underway, Jacques clarified it is a work in process, and will be amended

based on public input. “Just know that even though we’re talking about the 2019 cycle, invariably we’re going to continue to make changes to the document, refine where we need to and where it’s appropriate until the point where we ask the council to formally place it on the ballot for consideration by the voters,” he explained. Council was not required to make a decision at this stage, though Mayor Cathy Carlat voiced her support of the refined document ahead of its release to the public. “It’s really important that our citizens tell us what they want for the future of our city,” Carlat said. “We’re going to grow one way or the other. So let’s do it the smartest and best way that we can, and the way that meets the unique characteristics of our citizens and our city.” For more information, visit planpeoriaaz.com.

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Law firm releases name of former Peoria priest accused of abuse BY TANNER PUCKETT Cronkite News

Attorneys with Jeff Anderson & Associates recently released a report containing the names, photos and information of 109 clergy accused of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Phoenix. The 65-page report includes a priest who worked at a Peoria church for several years. “It is time for transparency, and it is time for disclosure,” said Jeff Anderson, whose law firm advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse. “The reason why we are here today and disseminating this information is because there has not been a full accounting by the Catholic diocese in Phoenix of all the names that should have been disclosed by the Catholic bishops, past and present.” The report includes assignment histories and details of accusations. Also included are those who were assigned to or living within the Dioceses of Gallup and Tucson before the formation of the Diocese of Phoenix in 1969. The law firm’s compendium — the first of its kind in Arizona — includes 40 clergy members who are not on the lists of credibly accused priests that are posted on the websites of the Dioceses of Phoenix, Gallup and Tucson. It also includes information that’s not available through the dioceses, such as charges filed against the priests and their current whereabouts. Father Carlton E. Whitten worked at St. Charles Borromeo in Peoria from 2004 to 2007. The alleged abuse occurred while he worked at St. Joseph in White Salmon, Washington. No timeline was given. It is believed he may be living in San Luis Obispo, California, but his current whereabouts and status as a priest are unknown. According to the report, inquiries with the Diocese of Phoenix began in 2002, when a Maricopa County grand jury launched an investigation relating to sexual misconduct by diocesan personnel.

Advocate and abuse survivor Bridie Farrell shared her personal experience during the press conference at the Downtown Hilton. Farrell was only 15 when she was abused by a fellow speed skater who was 32. (Photo by Grayson Schmidt/Cronkite News)

Attorney Jeff Anderson, left, and members of his law firm held a news conference June 26 to release the names and information of 109 clergy accused of sexual abuse in the Phoenix Diocese. Attorneys, as well as advocates and survivors, addressed the press about the Anderson report. (Photo by Grayson Schmidt/Cronkite News)

The grand jury’s investigation found no credible evidence of former Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien’s direct involvement in sexual misconduct, but it deemed he failed to protect victims. Such investigations have intensified across the nation over the past year, sparked by the 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report that led to the conviction of more than 300 Roman Catholic priests in the state

and uncovered more than 60 years of coverups by church leaders. Arizona passed a law in late May that allows survivors of child sex abuse an additional 10 years to sue their abusers. Previously, survivors had until age 20 to bring charges. Former speed skater Bridie Farrell was also present during the report’s release, and talked about the bill. Farrell has become an advocate for sexual abuse victims, after she her-

self was abused as a teenager by a former teammate. Farrell spoke about the impact of the new law in conjunction with the new report. “I’ve learned a lot about your state since I’ve been here, including your five C’s. I think you should add a sixth, and that’s compassion,” Farrell said. “We’re going to see a groundswell of strength and courage from Arizona voices who are going to come forward, and it’s going to make it safer for everyone.” Speakers emphasized that the report allowed survivors of abuse in Arizona to access a database so they can do their own analysis. Former Catholic priest Patrick Wall said that, although the report focused on the diocese, it should be seen as a window into institutional responses. “This is not just about the Catholic Church. This is about institutional response to childhood sexual assault,” Wall said. “You can see how the patterns and practices work.” According to the Survivor Network of those Abused by Priests website, 20 states are pursuing active investigations that feature hotlines or online services for reporting clergy-related abuse. Arizona is not one of them. Survivor and network president Tim Lennon said he has contacted the Arizona attorney general by email and in person about starting an investigation in the state, which would include the creation of a dedicated hotline. “Hotlines are more accessible. There’s less sharing,” Lennon said. “It’s also easy. It relieves some of the responsibility of hiring an attorney.” The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted in early June to create a national hotline where survivors can report clergy-related sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network has featured a confidential national hotline since 1994. The number is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To view the full document, visit https://bit.ly/2KMYjWo.

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and cold beer will also be available. VIP tickets are sold out. Also new this year is a sensory recovery room, for those who may be easily overwhelmed by sounds, light or people. “It’s a spot where people can go to recover from all that,” Perez said. “It’s a room with calming sounds and lights, noise-canceling headphones, weighted lap blankets and fidget toys — things that might help people calm down if they’re anxious or ramped up. “They may have sensory-processing issues or (be) on the autism spectrum. It’s the first of its kind that we know of for a large festival.”

All-American Festival

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Where: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria

Cost: Free admission; $5 wristbands for attractions Info: 623-773-8700, peoriaaz.gov The fun at the All-American Festival includes 43-foot waterfalls. (Photos courtesy city of Peoria)

The All-American Festival’s fireworks start at 9:15 p.m., after “American Idol” alum Callie Young sings the national anthem.

The All-American Festival features children’s activities, including face painting.

Peoria fire department offers tips on firework safety BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Peoria Times Staff Writer

Celebrating the Fourth of July could be considered one of the best parts about summer in the Valley. The smell of barbecue followed by colorful fireworks have become emblematic of Independence Day. But with these activities serving as a popular part of the holiday, the Peoria Fire-Medical Department maintains it is important to make sure these activities are exercised safely. Michael Selmer, a spokesman for Peoria Fire-Medical, offered some tips on how to keep the community

safe when setting off fireworks. “We’re seeing more fires right now, just because of the amount of rain we had during the weekend. A lot of those brushes grew and then dried out, and then we just have a lot of fuel on the ground, all around us,” Selmer said. First and foremost, Selmer said it is important to purchase fireworks legally and to take note of when the city of Peoria allows fireworks to be set off. During the summer months, fireworks are allowed June 24 through July 6. According to Selmer, the city “prohibits any fireworks that are launched or that can cause a small

explosion or a loud bang.” When it comes to setting off fireworks, Selmer said to take note of where you are standing. “You don’t want to be anywhere near dry brush, and with the desert all around us it’s just ready to be set on fire,” Selmer said. “If it’s windy out, don’t let anything off, because wind can just carry those sparks quite a ways.” Adult supervision around minors is also imperative, along with having adults be the ones to set the fireworks off. Selmer said try to do it in an empty driveway and away from the street, as children tend to get distracted and

may not pay attention to oncoming traffic. But fireworks are not the only fire hazards during the festivities. Barbecues can be just as dangerous if they are not handled correctly, he said. Always check for leaks from propane tanks, and be sure they’re tightened. Also, clean the grill before and after each use. Make sure to always keep a squirt bottle or a fire extinguisher easily accessible. Then, avoid cooking under an awning or any sort of patio cover, as fire can spread rapidly. Propane grills are allowed year-round, but when using a charcoal grill, check for no-burn days.

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City offices closed for Independence Day

City of Peoria administrative offices are closed Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. Trash and recycling also will not be collected on Thursday. Instead, garbage and recycling normally collected on Thursdays will be picked up on Friday, and Fridays will be picked up on Saturday. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/ holidaytrash. The Peoria pools are open.

Design next year’s library card

From now until August 1, test your drawing skills and design the next library card. In 2020, the Peoria public libraries will celebrate 100 years of service to the community. The theme for this contest will be the centennial and what 100 years of library service in Peoria means to residents. All entries will be entered to win a $100 gift card as well as the chance to have work displayed on the newest library card. Entry forms and guidelines are available at peoriaaz. gov/library. Winners will be chosen in September.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

From July 12 through July 28, “The Wizard of Oz” will show at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk and all things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and allpowerful Wizard of the Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home. For tickets, call 623-815-7930 or visit theaterworks.org.

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Solutions seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Peoria Community Center to learn more about Medicare and other health and wellness benefits. At this seminar, Medicare Planning Solutions will provide an overview of services offered, answer questions and set up appointments for those interested in receiving free application and planning assistance from the organization. To register, contact peoriasupport@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7070.

Attend a free HOA seminar

Mulcahy Law Firm and the city of Peoria are offering a free seminar, Living in an HOA: A Homeowners’ Perspective. This seminar will review the purpose and tasks of homeowners associations. Topics will include legal duties and responsibilities of an HOA, member rights and obligations and tips for living cohesively with an HOA. The seminar will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the development and community services building located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue. To register, call 623773-5140 or email jaime.gonzalez@ peoriaaz.gov.

Free swimming before the All-American Festival

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Enjoy free swimming at all three Peoria pools from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Stay cool and safe at Peoria, Sunrise and Centennial pools with kids’ areas, diving boards and water slides. Next, head over to the All-American Festival at the Peoria Sports Complex. Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking, admission, live entertainment and the fireworks show are free.

Future city council meetings

Peoria City Council will hold a study session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, in the Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. 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.

PUSD approves several administrative appointments, principals BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Peoria Unified School District governing board has approved several administrative appointments and elementary principals for the upcoming school year. Dale Shough will be the new executive director for elementary education, while Rebecca Slater has been appointed principal of Cheyenne Elementary School, Mark Stutesman principal of Frontier Elementary, Lisa Reese principal of Paseo Verde Elementary, and Laurie Little director of federal programs. Shough will replace Shawn Duguid, who was appointed as the district’s chief operations, safety and risk management officer. Shough has been with

the district since 1996, and has served as a teacher, curriculum specialist and assistant principal. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. Shough is currently principal of Cheyenne, but will be replaced by Slater, the school’s current assistant principal. Slater has served in the roles of teacher and assistant principal within Peoria Unified School District since 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in administration and leadership from Arizona State University. Little will replace Angela Gomez as director of federal programs. Gomez,

in turn, will assume an assistant principal role at a school site. Little has been with Peoria Unified since 2001, having served as principal of Desert Harbor Elementary and assistant principal of Sundance Elementary. She has a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. Little most recently served as the principal at Frontier Elementary, where she has been since 2014. That position will now be filled by Stutesman, a Peoria Unified employee since 1989. He has served as a teacher at Cotton Boll Elementary, and assistant principal. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona

State University as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate in elementary education. Continuing his education, he earned a master’s degree in 1996 and an administrative endorsement in 2005. Stutesman will leave behind his position as principal of Paseo Verde Elementary. He has been in that role since 2016. Reese, the school’s assistant principal since 2014, will take his role. She has served in previous roles of teacher, achievement advisor and principal within other districts. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and counseling/human relations from Northern Arizona University.

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Peoria earns high bond ratings BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The city of Peoria continues to be recognized as one of the most fiscally sound cities in the Valley, thanks to recent upgrades to the city’s bond ratings by Moody’s Investors Services and Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings recently increased the city’s Vistancia Community Facility District’s bond rating to an A-plus due to solid growth and financial resilience, reduced reliance on developer contributions and the healthy economic prospects and continued development in the district. Moody Investors Services upgraded the city’s water and wastewater revenue bonds to Aa2 from Aa3. This upgrade reflects the systems’ strong financial profile, which is characterized by healthy debt service coverage and a strengthened liquidity position in

recent years as a result of rigorous financial policies. “Peoria has a long history of strong and sensible financial management,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “With the Principles of Sound Financial Management as our guide, every decision we make is aimed at improving the lives of those who call Peoria home.” Peoria residents benefit from a strong bond rating, as it allows the city to save interest costs when building important infrastructure such as streets, bridges, parks and public safety facilities. “These bond ratings are a reflection Peoria’s financial planning and stability,” City Manager Jeff Tyne said. “It’s a signal to residents, investors and potential partners that Peoria is an ideal place to live and do business.” For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov.

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ABT names new director of marketing and development BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Now in its 14th season, Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) has named Arizona State University graduate Brad York as its new director of marketing and development. Yorke has been intimately involved with ABT since long before its opening in the West Valley in the fall of 2005. “The idea of ABT was just a scribble on a bar napkin when now-cofounders and ABT producers Kiel and Cassandra Klaphake first mentioned ABT to me back in early 2000,” York said. “It was at a cocktail hour at their apartment in Inwood (a quaint neighborhood nestled at the top of Manhattan in New York City) when they first said, ‘We’re moving to Arizona to open a theatre.’ Nineteen years later, I could not be prouder to take on this new role knowing firsthand how far we’ve come since the idea of ABT was born.” As ABT’s director of marketing since 2011, York has overseen the enormous growth of its popularity amongst Valley theatergoers. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Linfield College and a Master of Music degree from Arizona State University. “Brad has brought a uniquely qualified set of skills to the table,” said Kiel Klaphake, executive producer. “It’s one thing to understand

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Development impact fee rates tentatively changing BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

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The city of Peoria is in the final stages of changing fees associated with its development impact fee ordinance. On June 18 city council held a public hearing on the proposed changes, which are slated for formal adoption August 13 and, if approved, will take effect October 28. Last time the ordinance was updated, now more than five years ago, the city conducted a comprehensive update, according to Deputy City Manager Katie Gregory. This time, however, the city plans to readopt the ordinance as is, only changing the associated fees. Some fees will increase, while others will decrease, depending on the service area. “In general, we’re talking about a $1,700 to about a $2,400 difference in fees from where they were in the 2014 study,” Gregory said June 18, looking over the proposed single-family residential fees.

“In that time, we’ve seen some cost increases; we’ve seen some changes; particularly, in this case, a lot of changes on the water and wastewater side, in terms of the cost to develop on that side.” A document containing all fees, organized by service area, can be found on the city’s website. “A lot of these things that you see when we’re calculating fees (are) based on a lot of the inputs that we have at a point in time,” Gregory explained. “Things do change over time. We recognize that. This is not unusual for an impact fee update, especially one that’s been 5, 5 and a half years.” According to the agenda for the public hearing, development impact fees help pay for one-time capital infrastructure costs of new developments. Fees are collected for government projects like parks, transportation, police, fire and libraries, as well as utilities like water, wastewater and water resources. Fees are assessed at the time of building permit. To calculate the new impact fees, the

city conducted various analyses. “When you do an impact fee study, there’s some lengthy and sort of complex pieces that you have to kind of all put together,” Gregory explained. First, she said, the city looks at growth projections by land use, studying Maricopa Association of Governments data, consensus forecasts, Census data and Peoria’s growth. City staff also looks at capital needs of the city, or how the city’s growth can best be served. “We look at all of those projects, whether they’re streets, parks, public service facilities, whether they’re going to be water, wastewater, infrastructure, all of those types of things,” she said. “It’s not necessarily what we have in our CIP (capital improvement plan), but many of our CIP projects are included in there.” Using natural boundaries, the city also looks at service areas for each fee category. “When you put (all those studies) together and you form a fee calculation, you come up with the fee levels,” Greg-

ory explained. “That’s basically the proportionate share that each new unit of development, whether it’s residential or nonresidential, needs to pay in order to help pay and offset some of the costs of that capital infrastructure.” Utility and non-utility impact fee studies were approved by council in April. The city will continue to follow the model city ordinance, SB 1525, put forth by the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. “It’s intent was really to try to get that consistency across the board for all of the cities, so when a developer moves from Peoria to Scottsdale to Surprise to wherever, they all kind of are working within the same playing field and understand the provisions and the administration of it,” Gregory explained. For more information, and to view a comprehensive document containing proposed fees for all services areas, visit https://peoriaaz.novusagenda. com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=3985&MeetingID=432.

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Social media generating too much anger in us BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Sometimes the news and life intersect in strange ways. Last weekend, I bore witness to an epic screaming match on the golf course, a skirmish between two fat old guys over pace of play that would have surely turned into an aggravated assault with nine irons had their playing partners not separated the profane combatants. A few days later, what should appear in my news feed but the latest NPRIBM Watson Health poll headlined, “Americans Say We’re Angrier Than a Generation Ago.” Some 84% of the poll’s 3,004 respondents said they think Americans are angrier than we were a generation ago. I’ll second that motion. By furiously smashing my fist on the kitchen table. The rage that seems to have taken hold across this land of ours is an interesting phenomenon — in large part because we appear to have few

legitimate reasons to be so ticked. Take, for example, the violent crime rate in America compared to a generation ago. In the mid-1990s, for every 100,000 Americans, 713 of them experienced criminal violence, according to FBI stats. Today? Violent crime is down about 46%, to 383 such crimes per 100,000 Americans. Homicide? A generation ago, the U.S. suffered nine murders per 100,000 of us. Today, the homicide rate stands at about 5.3 murders per 100,000 Americans. Robberies have plummeted even more steeply, from a rate of 238 per 100,000 in the mid1990s to 98 robberies per 100,000 Americans today. Poverty is also down, from 14.5% of Americans living in squalor in 1994 to 12.3% today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was hovering around 3,625 in June 1994. The other day, the Dow closed at 27,719.

By virtually every measure, we are safer and wealthier than a generation ago. Why so angry

then? You may think it’s our politics and the divisiveness you’ve read so much about, including in this space. That could be, but I’ll remind you that in July 1994, President Bill Clinton was mired in the Whitewater scandal and a young woman named Monica Lewinsky had just joined the White House staff. Politics was ugly then as now, though with less news coverage around the clock. Deeper in the anger poll lies a few statistics I found telling: 31% of respondents copped to sometimes getting angry when they check social media. Another 12% “often” get torqued by the posts on their social media feed. And 91% believed people are more likely to express their anger on social media than face to face. I’ve written — angrily — about social media in the past. Not to sound

like a broken record, but it has become the hideous wallpaper of modern life. For many Americans, it’s always there, surrounding us, influencing our environment, our mental and emotional state, our days and nights. I don’t know about your digital “friends,” but many of mine alternate between feuds and nonstop flaunting. I have noticed a direct correlation between avoiding social media — and the news — and an improvement in my mood. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the poll: The younger the respondent, the angrier their answers. Emailers often tell me the opinions expressed in this column stem from a raging case of “old guy disease,” defined as 50-something crankiness and wanting everyone to get the hell off your lawn. The poll says the opposite is true; the older you get, the more peaceful you become. Meanwhile, millennials appear to be the angriest generation in history. Though I guess I’d be angry, too, if I grew up taking a selfie an hour and listening to that tripe they call music.

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Lesko: Border crisis is at a breaking point BY DEBBIE LESKO (AZ-08) Guest Columnist

Last month, 144,278 migrants were apprehended or deemed inadmissible trying to illegally cross our southern border. That’s enough people to fill State Farm Stadium almost two and a half times over. Perhaps a more staggering figure, the United States is on track to apprehend more than 1 million illegal immigrants by the end of this year. And that’s just the illegal immigrants we are able to find. Virtually everyone recognizes we have a crisis at our border — that is except for Democrats in Congress. Being from Arizona, we know this crisis all too well. We see it firsthand as our communities’ resources are strained more and more as the humanitarian crisis only gets worse. Federal resources are also wearing thin. It is no longer a matter of if, but when money and resources simply run out.

President Trump has requested $4.5 billion in immediate humanitarian aid at the border. This is not money for a border wall; this is money to feed and shelter migrant families and unaccompanied children and fund urgently needed medical care and transportation. We need this funding because facilities are overwhelmed, and other personnel have been pulled away from their critical missions to help respond to this humanitarian crisis. The situation is so dire, the departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security (DHS) sent a joint letter to all Congressional offices urging Congress to grant this aid. DHS says without it, they will be forced to redirect more manpower and funding from Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard and Cus-

toms and Border Protection to address the crisis. What has the new Democrat majority done to help the humanitarian crisis that worsens by the day? Absolutely nothing. Instead, they voted to provide amnesty to 2.5 million illegal immigrants without any border security provisions or reforms to our loose immigration laws that incentivize illegal immigration. My Republican colleagues and I have asked 15 times now for a vote on humanitarian aid. Democrats have rejected us each time. It is clear Democrats are not serious about ending the border crisis. I wonder what it will take for Democrat leadership to finally take action and help address the humanitarian crisis. Our border is at a breaking point. We are running out of resources, and

Democrats are blocking every attempt to replenish them. At the same time, the loopholes in our immigration laws are driving more and more illegal immigrants to cross our border illegally. Border apprehensions are up 229% as compared to this time last year. Border Patrol has already apprehended nearly 600,000 migrants so far this fiscal year, surpassing the totals for each of the last 10 years. We are on an unsustainable path that we cannot continue. I will introduce legislation in the coming weeks to address the border crisis and fix the loopholes in our immigration laws. I hope my Democrat colleagues will join me in ending this crisis once and for all.

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BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR Peoria Times Staff Writer

Welcome to the Fourth of July edition of Business Briefcase! For new readers, this is a brief weekly report on business news around Peoria for readers to stay updated on what’s new in the area. For returning readers, welcome back! As we all know, there is always something happening in Peoria, so make sure to read every week’s edition of Business Briefcase. We will make sure you are updated on the latest news and updates. This week we will explore new businesses, a social mixer and building renewals, so let’s get right into it. Calling all churro lovers! Churroholic recently opened in Peoria and is taking the community by storm. Located at 9340 W. Northern Avenue, it has a vast menu that services almost any

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dessert craving out there. The different churros on the menu include the original churro, chocolate and almond, matcha and pebbles, cookies and cream, chocolate and sprinkles, and chocolate and coconut — but that’s not all! Add one of these churros to an ice cream sundae, an ice cream sandwich, or just to some ice cream on its own. Other menu items include milkshakes; blended, iced and hot coffee drinks; and milk teas. The hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more information, visit churroholic. com or call 623-321-5188. Next up, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, and welcomes all members and nonmembers alike. The event is free, so the community can connect to local

businesses. The Haymaker Restaurant, located at 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, will host. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce asks that all guests RSVP. To reserve a seat, visit peoriachamber. com/calendar, or call 623-979-3601 for more information. Greenline Enterprises Brokerage Inc. was renewed for the next 12 months and is located on 9501 W. Peoria Avenue, Unit 107. This specific suite space is 1,020 square feet and resides next to businesses including Poshy Paws, Dented Can, JM Chinese Cuisine and Consignment Furniture & Decor. Greenline Enterprises Brokerage Inc. is an interstate trucking company that is “fast, friendly, and fully functional” and has been in business for the past 40 years, according to its website. For more information on this company, visit greenline-ent.com.

SVP Sewing Brands LLC, under SVP Worldwide, recently found a new home in Grand Center Plaza LLC as part of a 36-month retail lease. The unit is 1,107 square feet and is located at 11001 N. 99th Avenue. SVP Sewing Brands is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine company and does business in over 180 countries. For more information on this business, visit svpworldwide.com/brands. That’s all the briefs for this week! Have a wonderful Independence Day.

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Summer play a unique experience for high school hoopers BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

A group of players, drinking newly bought sports drinks and typical high school stadium food like hot dogs and candy due to a lack of other options, crowded both hoops to take a precious few warm-up shots while the teams actually using a high school’s lone basketball court for their summer game rested at halftime. The officials shooed the shooters off the floor as the buzzer sounded, signaling the start of the second period, in an attempt to hurry the actual game’s players onto the floor so the all-day tournament would not go longer than necessary. One June tournament may make a single free throw count as two points, rather than shooting two one-point shots at the line while the clock runs, in addition to other time-saving rule changes. A newcomer might find bizarre a coach

anxiously asking the referee — who is on his fifth game officiated in six hours, with two more to go — before the jump ball about exactly how many timeouts the team has, or other rules that vary at each competition. None of it is particularly abnormal to those used to high school summer basketball. Throughout June, nearly every school with a varsity squad in Arizona participates in a variety of local leagues, weekend tournaments and summer practices before the top players return to club basketball teams in July. Incoming players and returning starters alike give up a month of their summers to either try and earn, or keep, their roles with the teams come the regular season in the winter sports season. The Arizona Interscholastic Association, the regulatory body that oversees extracurricular activities for most schools in the state, does not allow coaches to make practices and games

mandatory in the summer months. Attendance varies, with players participating in other sports or gone due to other obligations. A state-championship contender might one night play its entire JV in a varsity league game, with its starters resting or at another event entirely, and their opponent has no idea how they stack up against the fully loaded group. Take Greenway coach Jay Montoya’s stance after the Demons beat Notre Dame Prep in Thunderbird High School Summer League play. “Today we had most of our players, and I’m going to guess they didn’t. Another night we might be missing some, while another team has every varsity player. You just don’t know night to night,” he said. Despite the events being nonmandatory by state rule, the majority of coaches expect their top players to show up as much as possible. Sunrise Mountain boys’ coach Gary

Rath expects his varsity contributors come the regular season to have spent a lot of time with the team in June. “If you have a kid that’s not showing, that’s not going to make the decision, but it’s certainly a mark against you. It’s not a positive. Some kids play other sports or have other obligations, and that’s fine and we get it, though. But if not, you’re going to want to be out here,” he said. For a young team like the Ironwood girls’ squad, with coach Jamie Fellows invested in creating a new culture, getting as many different bodies on the floor is a blessing. She can change lineups, play girls at different positions on the court and change nearly everything about the team’s strategy from one game to another. Because the games do not matter for the AIA playoffs, a loss, especially to a team the varsity might dominate, does not hurt so badly. It hurts even less if a SEE SUNRISE PAGE 18

Top Gun All Stars Cheer and Dance on top of its game BY KATIE SAWYER

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When Gregory Shannon and his partner, Gregory Williams, decided to collaborate with Top Gun All Stars Cheer and Dance and open a brand-new gym in Peoria, they had a good idea of what they were getting into. But they could never know the impression the athletes would leave on them. Shannon and Williams had previously worked at a gym for Immortal Athletics, and Top Gun contacted them with the idea of branching out due to an interest in their style of coaching. “We were like, ‘Of course, that’s a huge privilege.’” It’s a great honor. Top Gun has been around now…” Shannon thought for a moment. “…This will be 26 seasons. So, we are just blessed that they felt confident and believed in our coaching ability and our philosophy behind how we ran our program and run the

gym.” This will be their fifth year at the gym, and their third season with Top Gun All Stars. They work with two other owners who help manage the gym: Mak Holley and Debora Leyva. “We just all seemed to really connect and click. So, it seemed like a smart choice and, honestly, it’s been a great decision,” Shannon said in his characteristic southern drawl. Top Gun has five locations around the country. The first location was in Miami, Florida, according to its website. It has since expanded, with two more Florida locations in Orlando and Fort Myers and, most recently, Ohio and Arizona. The competitive club cheer and dance teams compete in state and national tournaments each season, and Top Gun has competed in 26 seasons all together starting in 1994. The athletes are vying for a chance to participate in the Cheerleading Worlds competition hosted by USASF, or

the United States All Star Federation for club cheer and dance teams. USASF was founded in 2003 to help boost cheer and dance competition safety by implementing rules and regulations across the board, according to its website. The organization was founded in Tennessee, where Shannon and Williams grew up and met one another before making the move to Arizona. Shannon has been coaching cheer since he was 16, and it’s clear competitive cheerleading is a passion the two both share. They received an offer to relocate to Arizona with a company called Twisted, which does dance choreography, and shortly after they arrived in Peoria. Though Shannon enjoyed choreographing, it wasn’t long before he felt the call to coach again. “We helped to grow that, and then eventually I decided that I really missed coaching a little too much,” Shannon said.

Shannon said the culture of cheer in the south is different than in Arizona. In the south, kids often start as young as 3 years old. There it’s considered a career and lifestyle as much as a sport. Shannon hopes through this gym he can encourage younger athletes to take the sport seriously and go on to cheer in college and professionally. “(I’m) hoping that they fall in love with this sport just as much as I did when I was younger,” Shannon said. Above all else, though, Shannon recognizes these are kids who are working hard to achieve their goals and do better every day. “I love being involved and being a role model. It’s not just about interacting with the kids, but being there for the kids. Our younger generation has a lot on their plate,” Shannon explained. “As long as we can say we are proud of the kids SEE CHEER PAGE 18

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we are training and we’re helping young adults become accountable, stable, future members of society, I think we will be 100% content with our success, because honestly that is what is most important.” His hope is to instill the drive and passion he had as a young cheerleader, and still holds as a coach today. “That’s pretty much what drives me every single day. Knowing that I’m going to have some type of positive influence on these kids,” Shannon said. “It’s been a blessing.” The teams work year round. Top Gun recently finished open tryouts in May for the 2019-20 season and is now in training mode, holding open gym sessions and tumbling classes to prep 150 athletes for the coming competitions. In August, teams will be solidified, start choreography training and prep for first competitions, normally starting in January and going through to April. Then the whole cycle will start again. Top Gun has nine teams, and trains cheerleaders ranging from 3 years old to 30 years old. Though there are different skill levels, Shannon said they make a point of not denying anyone’s chance to cheer. “We actually have teams for all levels and all ages and abilities. So no one gets turned away,” Shannon said. “Everyone makes the team. It is simply on what level or what age group you are placed in.” The highest-tiered team is the Immortals, comprised of 24 athletes. Alayja Reynolds, an 18-year-old cheer veteran, and has been cheering since she was 9 years old. She cheered with Top SUNRISE FROM PAGE 17

coach can get freshman and JV players experience against other teams’ top rosters to see the speed and intensity of that level early on in their high school days. “More kids are getting more varsity-like exposure, where you can see how some kids play together on the court, or how a certain kid does in a different position. It’s great,” Fellows said. While implementing new strategy, the more repetitions against different opponents and styles of play is crucial to a young team’s development. At some weekend June tournaments, teams advancing far in the bracket might play up to seven or eight games in a three-day span. That’s just more opportunities to tinker with lineups and called plays on

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Shannon said competitors must display ability in jumps, motion technique and performance — meaning stage presence. The teams don’t “cheer,” as in yell or chant, and all performances are done with music. This is a subtle difference to high school cheer teams. Fourteen-year-old Kiana Breuer has been competing in cheer since she was just 4, and is now a back spot on the Recon team. The Arizona native is an incoming freshman at Mountain Ridge High School this fall, and hopes to cheer for her high school in addition to her time with Top Gun All Stars. Only about 20 to 30 of the athletes with Top Gun also compete with their high school cheer teams, as Shannon said it’s hard to work with both schedules. But for Breuer, the sacrifices are worth it to be a part of Top Gun. “I just like performing and being part of a huge family and being able to trust and rely on all these people that you meet throughout the season,” she said. “No matter what went on at home or at school or with outside friends, you can always go in there and just know people are supporting you and always there for you.” Like Shannon when he was a young cheerleader, Breuer hopes to become a coach one day and inspire a new generation to continue the sport. She has also met what she considers to be lifelong friends and family cheering with Top Gun. Many of her peers inspire her to push herself harder and higher than before. “A lot of the coaches and older kids are great role models. It’s almost like they’re my uncles and aunts; my moms and dads

and my sisters and brothers,” she said. Cheerleading can be a big strain on the body, and athletes need to be in peak physical form for competition nearly year round. Breuer shared some of her routine for staying fit and performance ready. “Cheerleading is bending your body in impressive ways just to entertain people, and sometimes that comes with sacrifices, like physically to your body, but it’s really important to take care of yourself and stretch and eat right and just stay healthy,” she said. She also made it clear that she and her fellow competitors do not embody the hurtful stereotypes many assume about cheerleaders. “I actually have a 4.0 GPA, and I really push in school, too. School is my top priority. It’s kind of hurtful when they say, ‘Oh, cheerleaders are dumb, cheerleaders are rude and they’re snobby.’ But that’s not the case at all.” Reynolds and Breuer agree the culture at Top Gun is what led them to success in the program. The athletes are supportive of one another, and having a tight-knit group is essential to taking home the win at competitions. However, the real goal of the gym is to create long-lasting friendships that outlast the competitions. For Shannon, this is a key part of why he does what he does. “They’re in their weddings. They attend graduations. They connect and they really make those lifelong friends that, 30 years down the road, they might not remember if they won every competition, but they remember the experiences that they had to go through to get to those points,” Shannon said.

Phillips said. H o w e v e r, the gratuitous amount of running and training can be hard on young bodies. Often, games are played Sunrise Mountain boys’ basketball celebrates a silver bracket championship at at the same the Bobby Hurley Team Camp at Arizona State University on June 30. (Peoria intensity as Times photo by Eric Newman) they would the floor. be in the regular season. The win-loss “You have the chance to go up records do not matter in the standings, against a bunch of different defenses but the falls to the ground after a foul when you play a lot of games. You can still hurt. The miles run still wear on kind of see what everyone does differ- tired legs. ently, and then you get more chances Coaches are often forced to play more to get better,” Verrado senior Taevry kids in a game than their normal rota-

tions, to make up for a season’s worth of games in about a third of the time and not injure or wear out any contributors. “Some teams play 20, 30 games in June. That’s a season in itself in one month,” Montoya said. However, the players ultimately are the ones making the choice to play. It is not a punishment to play more basketball for kids already signed up to do so in the winter. Despite needing significant rest after hard days of lifting and practice days following a long weekend of games, Sunrise Mountain junior Colin Carey said the experience in summer basketball is worth the effort, no matter the amount of time it costs. “It’s just fun being around the guys you enjoy hanging out with and playing, which we all enjoy,” Carey said.

Gun All Stars for two seasons. Now attending Baylor University in Texas, she is a member of the acrobatics and tumbling team as an incoming freshman. She has already started classes and is training for the school year. In her last year, the California native placed sixth at the world championships as part of Top Gun’s Immortals team in April. “I almost didn’t think it was real, only because it’s hard to understand that you’re actually that good,” Reynolds said. This is just one of many awards and accolades Top Gun teams have earned during their last three seasons. Coed and all-girls teams vary from season to season, based on the kids who try out, but Shannon is adamant about including all kids, regardless of gender. In what is considered by some to be a female-dominated sport, Shannon himself struggled to be considered as much of a contender as his peers. “I was only able to cheer for my high school simply because the all-star program in my area didn’t have coed teams,” he said. “If we have boys that come in or any males that do attend tryouts, we don’t hold any standards of, ‘Oh, this team has to be all-girl’ or ‘this team has to be co-ed.’ We really try and judge each year solely on the athletes that attend that tryout.” The athletes are judged solely based on ability at tryouts, and most of that has to do with tumbling ability, or the ability to perform stunts. They also need to be effective in their position. In addition to stunting and tumbling,

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Peoria Chamber president/CEO retires BY PEORIA CHAMBER STAFF

Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Guy Erickson has retired. Following the retirement of Erickson, new President/CEO Scot Andrews took the helm. “Serving as the president of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my

life,” said Erickson, who retired June 28. “Having the opportunity to work with the city of Peoria officials, watching how they interact with the community, and their dedication to making Peoria a wonderful place to live, work and raise families has been very special.” Erickson continued, “Working with the local Peoria businesses has truly been a pleasure. Those special times

when our chamber has been able to offer assistance to a local business and see that business grow and prosper with our help; that is something I will always carry with me.” Andrews began his role July 1. He is in strong growth mode, and plans to continue to make the chamber an integral part in the future growth of the Peoria business community.

“With the booming expansion here in Peoria I look forward working with everyone on the dreams for Peoria’s future we all envision. My family and I live here in Peoria, and I’m excited to be able to take part in its future,” he said. Andrews can be reached at the chamber office at 623-979-3601 or by email at sandrews@peoriachamber.com.

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Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat presents Jeff Berggren of Huntington University Arizona Center for Digital Arts with the 2019 Mayor’s Award at Peoria Chamber’s 100th anniversary celebration and awards event.

Don Hartwell accepts the 2019 Nonprofit of the Year Award on behalf of Tom Loegering, founder of Golf Program in Schools.

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Mayor Cathy Carlat presents a check for $5,133 to Doris Theiss and Tammy Earl from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62, her named charity for the 2019 State of the City event.

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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.

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Monday

Karaoke Kings

Take the microphone and rock out with the band from 5 to 9 p.m. at Scorpion Bay Marina Grill, 10970 W. Peninsula Boulevard. For information, call 928-501-2628.

Sunday 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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Friday

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.

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All-American Festival

The city of Peoria invites you to an Independence Day celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. There will be a water zone, food eating contests, food and beer concessions, a cornhole tournament and live music by Cadillac Angels and Surfin’ USA. The fireworks display will take place at 9:15 p.m. Free to attend. Parking is based on availability. Gates open at 5 p.m. Activity wristbands will be sold for $5 and include access to all water inflatables, the rock wall, mechanical bull, Euro Bungee, ring of fire and more.

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.

Learn about the history of Lake Pleasant before the creation of the New Waddell Dam from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Lake Pleasant Regional Park Discovery Center, 39345 N. Overlook Road. Attendees have a chance to win four tickets to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix. For information, call 928-5011703.

‘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

Yoga

Instructor Samantha Keating will lead a yoga class from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Grab Bag Bingo

Enjoy eight games of free bingo at 10:45 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Winners choose from an assortment of grab bags. For information, call 623-7737436.

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.

Early Bird Jump

The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. Tickets are only $10 for two hours of jump time. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-400.

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.

Crafting Sundays (Ages 16+)

Meet fellow crochet, knitting and sewing/needlework friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Please bring your own project to start or work on as you chat with others. For information, call 623773-8650.

Lake Pleasant and Its History

Learn the rich history of Lake Pleasant and the people and events that helped shaped the early days of this region from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Discovery Center and Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1703.

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 and older to adults. Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue. For information, call 602403-9560.

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.

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.

Manga and Comics Book Group

Join other teen graphics fans in discussing manga, comics and anime while playing games and sharing stories from 5 to 6 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Lake Pleasant Clean-Up

Help restore Lake Pleasant after the holiday weekend by volunteering in this trash removal effort from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Road, Morristown. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2Xwgh2g. For information, call 602-506-2930.

Tuesday

Pool Tournament

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.

Tai Chi Essentials

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.

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.

Busy Bee Crafters

This creative group meets weekly to share ideas and work on a variety of craft projects at 9 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. For information, call 623-7737436.

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.

Teen Movie Afternoon (Ages 12–17)

Escape the summer heat with a film screening of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” 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.

Board of Adjustment

The city of Peoria Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in the City Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street.

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.

Wednesday

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.

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.

Westside Stitchers

Join others in a variety of needlecraft projects including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and beading at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 6 p.m. every other month on second Wednesdays at DCSB Point of View, 9875 N. 85th Avenue.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EOS Fitness, 8440 W. Thunderbird Road. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Thursday

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623773-8650.

Blogging 101: Creating Compelling Content

Join a hands-on workshop to learn how to turn great ideas into blog posts that readers will enjoy from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Learn simple techniques for creating fresh and meaningful content. Novice and experiences bloggers are welcome. Registration is required. For information, call 623-7737556.

Scrabble

Play a game of Scrabble at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. This Scrabble group meets weekly and welcomes new participants. For information, call 623773-7436.

Pleasant Paddler Program

Baby Steps

Enjoy a morning of kayaking at Lake Pleasant from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The journey begins in the Castle Creek Boat Ramp area. Kayaks will be available for rent. For rentals and more information, call 928-501-1703.

Storytime (Ages 3-5)

AZ Ice Peoria coaches will instruct hockey to all ages during a Stick Time session from 5:30 to 7 a.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. Tickets are $15. For information, call 623-334-1200.

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. Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Great Beginnings Book Club

Start the day off well discussing great books with others from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information and the month’s book title, call 623-7737555.

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LGBTQ+ teens and friends are invited to the library from 6 to 7 p.m. Activities take place at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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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.

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Learn how to stay safe as you explore the Sonoran Desert in a lecture from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 9238-501-1703.

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Surprise couple bringing pediatric therapy center to Peoria BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Lisa Herrmann was inspired at a young age by a childhood friend who used a wheelchair. Herrmann, now the co-owner of T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy in Surprise and Peoria with her husband Bob Herrmann, was enthralled by how much her friend could still do. She realized at that point that she wanted to be a pediatric therapist. After years of home visits for their past company without a brick-andmortar building, the pair opened the first location in Surprise years ago. Due to heavy community support, and a need for more space, the couple cut the ceremonial ribbon with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce at the new Peoria location June 18. It is at 20470 N. Lake Pleasant Road. “We got so much input from people, so many suggesting we come out here, and it just made sense,” Bob said. He works on the business side of the operation. “Plus, we were getting so full at the Surprise location, we couldn’t fit the demand,” Lisa added. The 5,100-square-foot facility fea-

Bob and Lisa Herrmann, middle, cut the ribbon with staff and the Peoria Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the upcoming opening of T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy in Peoria. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)

tures dozens of different therapy rooms, both individual and group-based. Each serves a different therapeutic purpose. The facility has a giant jungle gym used to help build muscle strength and dexterity with other kids, a theme room that will change each month to fit the time of year and many individual rooms for those who need one-on-one help. Among the options for treatment are speech, feeding, physical, occupa-

tional, sensory integration therapy and more, helping to provide the children with skills necessary to succeed in school and eventually in the workforce as adults. Most of all, though, T.E.A.M 4 Kids wants to make the experience enjoyable for everybody. “When it doesn’t feel like work, and the kids are learning through play and fun, structured activities, that’s when we see the best results. That’s a big aim for us,” Bob said.

As much as the facility is geared toward the needs of the patients, Lisa hopes the new building and atmosphere keeps the employees, from the business side to her fellow therapists, happy as well. “We know how much time our employees are working. This is where they spend their time the majority of the day that they’re not home,” she said. “So, we want it to be a fun work environment which they want to be at, and then that makes it fun for the kids, too.” After years of work with kids, their parents, and even the occasional adult veteran needing PTSD therapy, the ability to help people grow more comfortable in social and life situations is exactly what keeps Bob motivated in the business every day. “The amount of people we see coming from not being able to do the skills at all, or very little, to being developed to the point where people they interact with don’t even know they had an issue in the first place, that’s really rewarding,” he said. “That’s what we hope to provide here.” For more information on T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy visit team4kids.com or call 800.376.3440.

Christmas coming to Historic Downtown early BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association is gearing up some off-season, holly and jolly, merry-filled festivities. The Association’s 13th annual Christmas in July will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. The day starts at the Portable Information Booth at 58th Drive and Palmaire Avenue, where guests can pick up the event activity list and a map for the free event shuttle. “Many of the renowned boutique stores, specialty shops and iconic eat-

eries will feature festive treats, holiday gift ideas and merry make-and-take crafts,” said Sue Mensi, event chairwoman and owner of Glendale Flowers and Gifts. Additional activities include a new Cookie Crawl experience. Inspired by a Hallmark Channel holiday movie, participating businesses will share their favorite holiday cookies in bite-size portions while supplies last. Santa Claus will be available for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glendale Flowers and

Gifts, located at 7163 N. 58th Drive. And the Historic Downtown Glendale Charm Trail will feature a new holiday-themed charm. The holiday spirit continues with a bottled water drive to benefit the Maricopa County Heat Relief Network. The Network is a regional partnership of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Each year, MAG coordinates the mapping of the Heat Relief Network, a network of partners providing hydration stations, refuge locations and water donation sites

throughout the Valley with the goal of preventing heat-related and heat-caused deaths among vulnerable populations and people experiencing homelessness. Bring donations of bottled water to the Portable Information Booth. Christmas in July is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, Glendale Flowers and Gifts, The Country Maiden and the Downtown Business Community. Cheryl Kappes, owner of The Country Maiden, is this year’s event co-chairwoman. For more information, go to visitdowntownglendale.com or call 623299-2060.

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Arizona Broadway Theatre releases 2019-20 schedule BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

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Become a dialogue ‘solutionary’ today for a greater tomorrow There was a married couple sleeping and an intruder entered their house. The intruder put a knife to the neck of the woman and said, “I like to know the names of my victims before I kill them. What is your name?” “My name is Elizabeth,” the woman replied. The intruder said, “You remind me of my mother, who was also named Elizabeth, so I can’t kill you.” The intruder then turned to the husband and asked, “What is your name?” “My name’s Philip, but my friends call me Elizabeth.” I wish I were that quick. Notice how Philip elevated the dialogue in that exchange. God gives us wisdom in how to be a person who can elevate the dialogue when things are fueled by anger or fear. “There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of the sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18. “The good acquire a taste for helpful conversation; bullies push and shove their way through life.” Proverbs 13:2-3. That’s sage advice for living in today’s world as well as unleashing a better world tomorrow. Have you noticed how much twoway dialogue has deteriorated in our culture today? Few people speak to people these days. They speak at peo-

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ple, and then they speak over people. Rather than work out issues which lead to solutions, people get “outraged,” especially when they appear to be losing the debate. Being “outraged” is generally a way of saying, “My feelings are more important than your feelings. My thinking is more enlightened than your thinking. My cause is more valid than your cause. I’m right. You’re wrong. That’s it.” “You just don’t get it!” “I’m OK. You’re so-so.” Does this type of dialogue elevate meaningful solutions or deflate meaningful resolution? No. It leads to polarization and demonization. We classify, compare and commend ourselves, deciding who is “us” and who is “them.” Then things get personal, rendering negotiation and solutions impossible. We make our point, but we also make an adversary. That behavior will come back to meet us in the future, most likely affecting others future also.

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Let me quote author Laurie Beth Jones on this subject. “Dialogue either uplifts or depresses, engages or alienates, imprisons or liberates.” It’s OK to have emotions, have opinions and feel strongly about something but not to the point of the one-way, condescending, insulting and defensive posturing that we see today. That is what bullies do. They are more correctors than connectors. The idea becomes to win the debate, not find the real solution. There is a better way. I greatly admire what the Apostle Paul did when he wanted to address a problem or issue in the early church. He did this through letters called Epistles. His strategy was to elevate the conversation when disagreements arose. He was a dialogue “solutionary” rather than a dialogue “pollutionary.” He would start off with complimenting the church he was addressing. He would say what they were doing well first. Then he would address the issue. His exhortation never came across coercive, accusatory or defensive. After addressing the issue, he would finish the letter on a positive note. Paul made more friends than enemies using this strategy. The Apostle James says, “A word out of your mouth may seem of no account,

but it can accomplish nearly anything — or destroy it! By our speech we can ruin the world, turn harmony to chaos, throw mud on a reputation, send the whole world up in smoke and go up in smoke with it. This is scary: You can tame a tiger, but you can’t tame a tongue. It’s never been done. The tongue runs wild, a wanton killer. With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth!” Why not elevate the conversation wherever you are? Be a dialogue “solutionary.” Consider these questions: What form of dialogue does my group, family or workplace use — polite, coercive, directive, reflective, accusatory or defensive? What can I do to elevate dialogue? What might the results be? SEE DIALOGUE PAGE 31

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The Peoria Unified School District (PUSD) is feeding all kids for free at 17 locations across Glendale and Peoria until school starts back up this August. Available to any child ages 18 or younger, the summer feeding program available to any student regardless of income. Adults can eat breakfast for $1.75, while lunch and dinner are priced at $3. Sandra Schossow, PUSD’s food and nutrition director, said the program will serve anyone. And the district will distribute meals just like the ones served throughout the school year. “We provide our normal lunch, so we still give our hot option and our cold option,” Schossow said. “This is really a way to get meals to kids during the

summer time.” The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the sponsor of this program, which can be found nationwide. PUSD has been conducting this program with USDA for 20 years. The West Valley district, however, is only a small piece of a larger effort. “Churches are doing it, communities are doing it, food banks provide locations — I know that the food banks tend to target libraries because kids are already there, so it’s a place parents are already bringing kids,” Schossow said. Because USDA is the sponsor of the program, PUSD is able to purchase the school lunch food over the summer just like it would in the school year. But there’s a kicker — the school gets reimbursed by USDA. Unfortunately, Schossow said the program is not attracting the numbers

she would like. “We are surprised at how little participation is out there, and in our schools we feed anywhere between 30 to 100 (kids),” Schossow said. “Our biggest challenge is getting the information (about the program) to our parents. People have the misconception that they have to not make enough money, that they have to be low income in order to go, and that’s not the case — our parents have just not heard about it.” PUSD enrolls a large amount of students with low-income families, and according to Schossow, this program could benefit these families. Our district is 42% free and reduced. That means 42% of the kids qualify for free meals and reduced meals; it means they have some sort of income need,” Schossow said. “They might not be able to get complete meals at home or healthy meals at home. Their par-

ents may have so many other stresses that (the children) may not be getting enough food at home.” PUSD officials also believe in giving children the nutrition they need, a difficult subject to dwell on for staff when kids return home for the summer. “When summer hits, you worry about those kids, thinking, ‘Are they eating at home? Are they eating just what’s in the cupboard?’” Schossow said. “Maybe it’s chips, maybe it’s bread — who knows what’s there? It may just be soda in the fridge, but they’ll grab whatever is available.” She continued, “If we can provide school lunch during the summertime, we know they’re getting offered complete meals, enough food, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk — all of that.” SEE PUSD PAGE 34

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According to Schossow, the summer feeding program is needed in many parts of the country, and she brings it back home to PUSD with examples of how children use the program locally. But at the end of the day, PUSD officials just want parents to know the program is open to all. “I want parents to know that this is open to anyone. They do not need to be

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RESOLUTIONS The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on June 18 can be viewed in their entirety atwww.peoria az.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2019-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1235, GRANITE HILLS, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council. "Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer. "City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona. City. "City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the "Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk. "Engineer" shall mean City Engineer. "Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District. "Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way

trict" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer. "City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona. City. "City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the "Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk. "Engineer" shall mean City Engineer. "Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District. "Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District. "Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution. "Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement. The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit: The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1235 The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona designate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235. Section 3. Determination of Need. In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District. Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done. Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property. Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made. Section 6. Officers Not Liable. In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed. Section 7. Annual Statement. The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto. Section 8. Statutory Authority. The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the

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The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 18th day of June, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor _ _ Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: Published: Peoria Times, July 4, 2019 / 21553

City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended. SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues. SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 18th day of June, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor ATTEST: _ Date Signed Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: Published: Peoria Times, Jul 4, 2019 / 21551

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The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on June 18 can be viewed in their entirety atwww.peoria az.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2019-87 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1235, GRANITE HILLS; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT: SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1235. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the

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streetlights and the electricity, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the purchase of electricity be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the purchase of electricity for streetlights to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the purchase of electricity for streetlights shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended. SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Streetlight Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statutes. SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 18th day of June, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor _ _ Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: Published: Peoria Times, Jul 4, 2019 / 21549

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CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS July 4, 2019 SHOWN ON THE PLANS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS on the 18th day of June, 2019, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2019-88, declaring its intention to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district and that the cost of the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks be assessed upon a certain improvement district, to be known as City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1142; providing that the cost of the electricity required to operate the system be assessed under the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended; and declaring an emergency; and WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2019-88 has been published in the Peoria Times, a newspaper published and generally circulated in the City, as required by law or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets of the City caused to be posted along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, notices of the passage of Resolution No. 2019-88, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1) inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2019-88 or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and WHEREAS, more than fifteen (15) days have elapsed since the date of the last publication of said Resolution of Intention No. 2019-88 and since the completion of the posting of said notices or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and WHEREAS, no protests against the proposed improvement and no objections to the extent of the District were filed with the Clerk of the City during the time prescribed by law; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City having acquired jurisdiction to order the improvements as described in Resolution No. 2019-88; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer acting as District Engineer has prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City duplicate diagrams of the property contained within the District ("the Diagram") and legal description copies of which are attached and incorporated as Exhibits A and B. NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, as follows: Section 1. By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council of the City by Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes and all amendments thereto, the Mayor and Council of the City orders the work or improvement done as described in Resolution No. 2019-88 and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona. Section 2. The Superintendent of Streets of the City is authorized and directed to prepare and execute the notice of the passage of this Resolution, which is attached as Exhibit B. Such notice shall be posted and published as provided by law. Section 3. That the Diagram, as prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City is approved by the Mayor and Council of the City. Section 4. That the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to certify that the Diagram was approved by the Mayor and Council of the City on the 18th day of June, 2019, and after such certification, the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to deliver the Diagram to the Superintendent of Streets of the City. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 18th day of June, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor _ _ Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: Published: Peoria Times, Jul 4, 2019 / 21547

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: DESERT OASIS LANDSCAPES & IRRIGATION LLC II The address of the registered office is: 4832 E Fire Opal Ln, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85143 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Juan Carlos Yepez 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: MANAGER, Juan Carlos Yepez 4832 E Fire Opal Ln, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ, 85143. MANAGER: Trinidad Galvan, 34710 N Camino Largo, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ, 85140 Published Peoria Times, Jun, 27, Jul 4, 11, 2019 / 21366

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: RWL GOLF ACADEMIES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 9840 W BENT TREE DR, PEORIA, AZ 85383 The name of the Statutory Agent is: DREW REID 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: Drew Reid, 9840 W Bent Tree Dr, PEORIA, AZ, 85383; MEMBER: Ralph West, 16233 W Desert Mirage, SURPRISE, AZ, 85379. MEMBER: Byungsoo Lee, 8509 N 13th Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85021. Published Peoria Times, Jun 27, Jul 4, 11, 2019 / 21508 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WHEY2EZ LLC II The address of the registered office is: 11402 W. Broadway Rd., TOLLESON, AZ, 85353 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Ettien U Martinez AND Solomon R Padilla, 11402 W. Broadway Rd., TOLLESON, AZ, 85353 Published Peoria Times, Jul 4, 11, 18, 2019 / 21507

PUBLIC NOTICE Robinson, Enrique Dominick, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all the required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Filing Date: 05/08/2019; Where: Minnesota; Assume Name: ENRIQUE DOMINICK ROBINSON; Status: Active \ In Good Standing File: Number: 1084024000025 Publish: Peoria Times, Jun 27, Jul 4, 2019 / 21458

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