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Peoria Fire robot to assist with hazmat calls BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

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The Peoria Fire-Medical Department has purchased a hazmat robot to avoid tragedies like the 2019 explosion at the APS McMicken energy storage facility that injured four Peoria firefighters. The first of its kind in the United States, the robot was purchased with grant funds from the Tohono O’odham Nation. “Literally, it doesn’t exist anywhere else,” said Peoria Fire Capt. Mark Barbee. “We had four firefighters who were injured at a battery facility. This came about from that. “It was a lot of work with the people involved in the incident and fire administration. We determined we needed to take less risks when we have something like that that is unknown.”

The NED Hazmat 193 robot’s gripping fingers have 65 pounds of squeeze force. (Photo courtesy of the Peoria Fire-Medical Department)

The NED Hazmat 193 robot boasts four cameras and can read labels. The robot allows the operating firefighter to remotely

see inside potentially dangerous spaces before crews enter. “NED,” named after the Tohono O’odham Nation’s chairman, is designed to keep members safe by remote monitoring in dangerous environments that firefighters traditionally enter. The robot is in the automatic aid system so it can be shared throughout the Valley. “We’ve never had an explosion like that that’s injured firefighters,” Barbee said. “It made national news. This robot is a deployable asset.” It is stored with and dispatched by the hazmat team at Fire Station 193, 8330 W. Emile Zola and 83rd Avenue. “NED” has a loading ramp for easy transport. Manufactured by North Carolina’s Superdroid Robots, the model Peoria owns has a plethora of features, including: SEE ROBOT PAGE 5

Several local nonprofits receive increased funding BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Peoria Times Staff Writer

Several West Valley organizations are set to receive increased funding after the Peoria City Council authorized the reallocation of unspent federal coronavirus relief funds. Foundation for Senior Living and Deep Within Rehab Center are expected to receive the new funding, according to Chris

Hallett, Peoria’s director of neighborhood and human services. A New Leaf is also expected to eventually receive reallocated funds. Hallett said this is thanks to a community development block grant, in which unspent federal coronavirus relief funds are being reallocated to different areas of the community that need it most. “These are federal funds that are allocated based on a national formula that takes

poverty, and a lot of factors into play. … Most of it is really dedicated toward capital-type improvements for facilities or nonprofit centers serving the low- to moderate-income population,” Hallett said. According to city documents, the city of Peoria received a total of $1,466,846 in coronavirus relief funds as part of the CARES Act. These funds had previously SEE FUNDING PAGE 3

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Design Peoria’s new library card

Peoria’s Public Library System is hosting a library card contest for residents between the ages of 5 and 17. Participants are encouraged to create their artwork around the Maricopa County Summer Reading Program’s theme, “Tails and Tales.” Entries will be grouped into two categories: children ages 5 to 11 and teens ages 12 to 17. A winning design from each age group will be selected and used as the artwork on the next Peoria Public Library System cards. The grand-prize

winner will receive a $100 gift card. Entry forms are available at the Peoria Main and Sunrise Mountain libraries’ service desks and online at peoriaaz. gov/library. Entries must be submitted by July 31; selected artwork will be announced in September.

the state, blood donations are urgently needed. To make a lifesaving donation, visit vitalant.org (code: peoria). Donors who donate blood before Sept. 10 of this year will be entered to win a 2021 VW Tiguan S, donated by Valley Volkswagen dealers.

Peoria’s Vitalant blood drive

Peoria launches ‘Drought Ready’ web page

In partnership with Vitalant, the city of Peoria is hosting a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, inside the Peoria Police Department, which is located at 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue. With a critical blood shortage occurring throughout

The city of Peoria created a drought and shortages web page to educate residents about the Tier 1 water shortage anticipated for next year. Declining wa-

$27,000 reallocated to its organization. “This CARES money that came in will be focused as well on the rental, mortgage and utility portion,” said Karla Mortimer, program director for FSL. Mortimer said that FSL has worked to help Peoria residents during the pandemic in multiple different ways, from creating drive-thru food banks to assisting with rent. She said it has received funding from both the county and city since last year and has used these funds to help residents who need it. “We focus more on the mortgage and some rental there in Peoria with this money, as well as the utilities, which is water, electric and gas,” Mortimer said. She said the newly reallocated funds from the city of Peoria will continue to help FSL in providing this type of assistance and that there is still a need in the community for this. “With this new funding, we have seen all walks of life, and it’s very eye-opening how a pandemic can affect us all and continue to affect us in the aftermath,” Mortimer said. “I have not had my call center slow down at all.” She said that if anyone is still in need of assistance, funds are available for those who meet certain criteria and can show a COVID-19-related need, such as the loss of a job, reduction in hours,

or day care costs with children being out of school. She said anyone with questions or in need of assistance can call FSL at 623979-3570 ext. 405. Hallett said that although the council approved the redistribution of funds to these organizations, there is still another step before they are able to do so. “We have to amend the contracts first, and then we would be able to give them their funds,” he said. Hallett also said these organizations will not receive these funds directly. Instead, “they have to expend it and then request reimbursement.” He said the city is prepared to continue to reallocate more unused federal coronavirus relief funds and that “any unspent funds would just go to Foundation for Senior Living for the shortterm housing assistance through rent, mortgage and utility assistance.” He mentioned that these federal relief funds are being allocated to the areas that need them most. “The majority of it went to and will continue to go to the rent, mortgage, utility,” Hallett said. “That really seems to be the highest need that was out there.” He also urged anyone who is in need of assistance to reach out. “We do encourage the residents to call if they need any kind of assistance with rent, mortgage or utility,” Hallett

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been distributed to various organizations and nonprofits. Hallett said these original organizations were chosen by the city through applications. Despite being approved by the city council, some of these groups were unable to spend the money, leaving the city of Peoria to determine where else the funds may be needed. “Some of the nonprofits couldn’t spend them or just came back because one wasn’t going to be able to sustain its own business. Another one wasn’t able to use the funds as intended,” Hallett said. According to city documents, as a result of this, there was $122,400 left over to be redistributed. Hallett said the city brought this back to the Peoria City Council to reallocate these remaining funds and that they used the existing applications. “They didn’t go out for a new application,” he said. “They simply went to council for appropriations back to the existing applicant pool.” Hallett said it was then determined which agencies would receive the funding. The city council agreed to reallocate $68,000 to Foundation for Senior Living, or FSL, and Peoria is expecting an additional $27,400 to be reallocated to FSL for a total of $95,400. Deep Within Rehab Center will be getting

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Vistancia opens first phase of Northpointe BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Richmond American Homes, Pulte Homes and David Weekley Homes are selling in phase one of Northpointe at Vistancia, the fourth and final lifestyle community within the award-winning 7,100-acre Vistancia master-planned community. Nestled among the most elevated and mountainous land within Vistancia, Northpointe at Vistancia features panoramic views, natural desert foothills and amazing dark skies. Richmond American Homes has two models in the Pinnacle at Northpointe neighborhood and features four single-story floor plans and one two-story plan ranging from 1,790 to 2,630 square feet. Starting from the low $400,000s, home designs include Western Cottage, Spanish Colonial, Desert Prairie and Territorial Ranch. Pulte Homes’ Altitude at North-

pointe neighborhood features two new home collections — the Cactus and Canyon series. Starting from the mid and high $400,000s, Altitude at Northpointe includes all single-story floor plans ranging from 1,841 to 2,569 square feet in Prairie, Tuscan, Regional Farmhouse and Spanish home styles. Four models are now open for touring daily. David Weekley Homes is preselling two neighborhoods — Ascent at Northpointe and Summit at Northpointe — from the Vistancia Visitor Center. With a collection of singleand two-story floor plans ranging from 2,060 to 3,297 square feet, new homes start from the low $500,000s and mid $600,000s. Home styles include Spanish Casa, Craftsman and Territorial Ranch. Two models are planned to be completed in early summer. Northpointe residents will have access to a 10-acre amenity site includ-

ing the Sovita Club, a 5,300-squarefoot resort-style recreation center. The Sovita Club is located at one of the highest points of the property to take advantage of stunning views to the south. The clubhouse will serve as a focal point and hub for resident recreation and activities. Indoor features will include gathering spaces for resident events, a catering kitchen, and a movement and fitness on-demand studio. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool, event lawns, multiuse turf court and basketball court, kids outdoor playscape, patio seating, and access to community pathways and trails. “The official opening of Northpointe at Vistancia’s first phase with a collection of outstanding builders represents a very exciting time in the evolution of the Vistancia master plan,” said Mark Hammons, vice president/general manager of Vistancia.

“It was important to create an elevated living experience that celebrates the surrounding natural Sonoran Desert. It’s what makes this community so unique and special, and we are extremely proud of everything that Northpointe offers its future residents.” For more information about Northpointe at Vistancia, visit the Vistancia Visitor Center Monday to Saturday for a community map. Located at 12026 W. Lone Mountain Parkway, Peoria, at the guard-gated entrance of Blackstone at Vistancia, the Vistancia Visitor Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Vistancia is in Peoria and set among a stunning backdrop of Sonoran Desert mountain ranges featuring dramatic views of White Peak and Twin Buttes. Info: liveatnorthpointe.com, 623933-6233

Zolber named to motorcycle advisory board BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation has named Gwen Zolber to its advisory board. Zolber, a Litchfield Park Realtor with EXIT Realty-Realty Place and 2022 Women’s Council of Realtors Phoenix president, joined the advisory board because of a love of community and

because she is an avid motorcycle rider who understands the needs of nonprofits and the importance of reducing distracted driving in Arizona. The goal of AMSAF, a nonprofit foundation, is to reduce motorcycle and driver crashes and fatalities in Arizona with education and awareness.

Gwen Zolber of Litchfield Park is a Realtor with EXIT Realty-Realty Place. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation)

The scholarship program is the only one of its kind in the United States. The organization provides motorcycle training scholarships to individuals 15 and a half years and older who need training and certification in Arizona. For more information about the novel motorcycle training scholarships program, call 1-888-951-3732 or visit AMSAF at amsaf.org.

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ter levels in Lake Mead, which serves as the reservoir for water in the Lower Colorado River Basin, have triggered a Tier 1 shortage declaration. The city reported only 34% of its water supply is from the Colorado River/CAP Canal. Additionally, Peoria uses just 61% of its available CAP supply, with the remainder stored underground for later use. To learn more about Peoria’s diverse water supply, and how the city

has prepared for droughts, visit the drought and shortage FAQ page at peoriaaz.gov/droughtready.

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month

Peoria is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month this July with the national theme “Our Park and Recreation Story.” Peoria boasts 31 neighborhood parks and three large

community parks that offer a variety of amenities, such as fishing lakes, dog parks, multipurpose fields, playgrounds and public art. Peoria also features four mountain trails, as well as scenic multiuse pathways that traverse the city. The city invites residents to embrace National Parks and Recreation Month — an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association — by sharing their

experiences, memories and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them. Residents can post their stories to social media and tag the city of Peoria on Facebook at @PeoriaAZRec, on Twitter at @PeoriaAZ and on Instagram @peoriaazcam. For information on Peoria’s parks and trails, visit peoriaaz.gov/parks.

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ROBOT FROM PAGE 1

• A 20-times zoom camera with 360-degree pan and tilt. • Three other mounted cameras. • A multiaxis arm capable of lifting 20 pounds fully extended. • A track design that allows the robot to climb over most obstacles, including stairs. • A mounted Toxi-RAE MultiRAE 5 gas plus radiation meter. • An eight-hour run time. • Gripping fingers with 65 pounds of squeeze force, as well as three attachments that fit in the arm, including a hook, piercer and wire cutter.

“The robot is not meant to pull or lift anything heavy,” Barbee said. “It couldn’t drag a human being out. It’s not meant for that. It has different attachments. For example, the claw can only grip 65 pounds of squeeze force. “There’s a hook, something that pierces and wire cutters. When the arm is fully extended, it can lift 20 pounds.” Several of Peoria firefighters have been trained in-house and will continue their education to use “NED.” “It’s like a skills course,” he said. “You have to take A, B and C to be proficient,” Barbee said.

The NED Hazmat 193 robot was acquired with grant funds from the Tohono O’odham Nation.

(Photo courtesy of the Peoria Fire-Medical Department)

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Passionate experience trumps political ambition BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Gideon J. Tucker was writing about his home state of New York when he penned this famous observation: “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session!” But what applies in Albany also fits the situation in Phoenix, and probably every other state capitol. In fact, the homogenization of our politics has state legislators sounding very similar to their Capitol Hill counterparts. Or maybe it’s just an old-fashioned dose of “Potomac Fever.” That’s certainly the case with Rep. Daniel Hernandez (D-Tucson). Having represented LD 2 since winning the election in 2016, Hernandez announced in May that he would run for the U.S. House from Arizona’s second congressional district in 2022. Perhaps that’s why Hernandez appeared to parrot Nancy Pelosi during debate on the state House floor June 25. “We keep hearing about the threat

of communism,” Hernandez harrumphed. “You know what’s a bigger threat? White nationalism!” With that, the representative from Tucson broke into full-throated fury, conflating any and all conservatives with white nationalists’ intent on “teaching our kids that it’s OK to overthrow a democratically elected government.” Some of his fellow Democrats were so enthused that they pounded their desks, apparently unaware or unconcerned that desk-pounding was often the public reaction of Soviet Communist Party boss Nikita Khrushchev during his premiership in the late 1950s and early ’60s. Back in the here and now, Hernandez was no doubt dreaming of his future as a member of Congress. But his daydream was about to be interrupted by a state house colleague who did not bring talking points to the floor. Instead, Rep. Quang Nguyen (R-Prescott Valley) carried with him the memories of brutal communist oppression that cost the lives of loved ones in his native Vietnam. In politics and life, genuine passion surpasses contrived outrage, as Hernandez was about to learn. Meantime,

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the first-term member from LD 1 first sought to temper his righteous indignation with humor. “I’m not a big talker. … I stood back there and listened to everybody and I just got irritated, so I came over here and pressed the white button. Is it OK if I say ‘white button’?” His quip-as-a-question brought much-needed laughter to the House chamber, but Rep. Nguyen soon turned serious. “White nationalism didn’t drown 250,000 Vietnamese in the South China Sea. The communists did. White nationalism didn’t execute 86,000 South Vietnamese at the fall of Saigon. The communists did. White nationalists didn’t put me here (in the United States). Communism did. “So don’t take it lightly. … I lost most of my cousins and family members due to communism. If we don’t stand up to teaching communism to

our children, we’ll lose this country.” Then Nguyen turned directly to Hernandez. “So, sir, don’t mock me.” It isn’t only Daniel Hernandez. Leftists nationwide have long mocked “godless communism,” insisting that those who are concerned are intent on reviving a “Red Scare.” Quang Nguyen knows better. Will we learn from his experience? If not, Gideon J. Tucker’s pronouncement from the past will have to be amended. “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the communists are in control!” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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There are no bad dogs, just bad owners BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Her name was Maria Eliza Sebastian Ruiz, 77 years old. She was married for 60 years, a mother of five and a grandmother. She died early July 6 on her front porch in Phoenix, mauled by a pack of four hulking Staffordshire terrier mixes. Pit bulls, to use the common parlance. The dogs’ owner, Alejandro Hernandez, 33, is in jail charged with negligent homicide. It’s a Class 4 felony that carries a minimum one year behind bars and three years, nine months max. Personally, I hope Hernandez serves every last day, because the police report details negligence in the extreme. “(Hernandez) stated the dogs belong to him and are known to escape from his backyard,” the investigator wrote. “Def. admitted to multiple occasions where his dogs escaped from his backyard and would wander around the neighborhood.

“Def. admitted to prior incidents of the dogs biting other people at least two times. Def. knew the gate from which the dogs escaped from was faulty and needed to be repaired or reinforced in order to prevent the dogs from escaping. Def. stated he did not make any changes to the gate because he did not have time.” He’ll have plenty of time now. Hernandez’s pit bulls immediately were put down by Maricopa County Animal Control. Their euthanizing was a no-brainer. But the story of Maria Eliza’s killing raises a larger question: Should Arizona cities and towns allow people to own pit bulls at all? In 2016, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 1248, which forbids breed-specific legislation like the pit bull bans passed by more than 900 cities nationwide. This could easily be reconsidered, in light of Maria Eliza’s death and the fact that in 2019 pit bulls accounted for 33 killings — 69% of the 48 dog bite fatali-

ties reported nationwide. No other dog bites or kills so frequently. No other dog fills Maricopa County’s animal shelters to overflowing. No other dog makes headlines so often. In February, a loose pit bull attacked three Gilbert residents, including a 16-year-old girl and a 70-year-old man. On Christmas Day 2020, a pit bull turned on its 39-year-old owner in Phoenix, tearing up her face and hands and leaving her in critical condition. Last summer in Casa Grande, Lorenzo Hidalgo, 42, went to check on his grandmother but was met instead by three loose pit bulls. The dogs reportedly lunged at his neck. Hidalgo was airlifted to a Valley hospital, where he was filled with stitches and staples. I could go on, but you get the idea: There’s a long roll call of the maimed and the dead. Yet, on the other side of the argument stands canine experts like the ASPCA, who argue for nurture ahead of nature. “All dogs, including pit bulls, are individuals,” reads the official ASPCA posi-

tion. “Treating them as such, providing them with the care, training and supervision they require and judging them by their actions and not by their DNA or their physical appearance is the best way to ensure that dogs and people can continue to share safe and happy lives together.” Late into their 60s, my parents adopted a pit bull from the pound: Jake, a brindle behemoth who followed my mother everywhere. She was the dog’s big love in life, up there with dropped food and lying on “his couch.” Jake outlived my mom and my dad, and now resides with my brother. He’s a sweet boy, raised in a house full of love, and is treated with respect and care. It’s been 10 years, and I’ve never heard Jake so much as growl. I view him as proof that Alejandro Hernandez deserves prison time. Because there are no inherently bad dogs, only bad owners. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

A crash course in athletes’ short careers BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Endless training. Dashed dreams. Heartbreak. Crashes. Disqualifications. Injuries. Just reading about sports lately will either leave you scratching your head, enthusiastically cheering (Go Suns!) or discouraged. The crash at Tour de France caused by a spectator who was holding a big sign caused German cyclist Tony Martin to be knocked over, setting over a domino effect that left most of the pack on the ground. Twenty-one cyclists were injured. Pileups are not new to the Tour de France, but can’t they make the route conditions safer? You spend your life training for this event to be knocked out by a sign

saying, “Go! Grandad-Granny” (Allez Opi-Omi). Track and field had its own pileup for the elite women athletes who might have brought home gold medals in Tokyo. Now their Olympic dreams are gone. The champions of the track didn’t get there in a few years. At one time, they were just kids who started running. And then they realized that they were faster than most. School years were spent running in local and national meets, with families and coaches helping them as they rose to the top of a crowded field. And one day, the Olympic Games came within their reach as they made “the team” to compete in the most important contest of their lives. A pork burrito from a food truck, a marijuana joint and a “falsified” date on a physician’s report sent three athletes reeling, as they are banned from competition. When U.S Olympic distance runner Shelby Houlihan was banned for

four years after testing for trace amounts of the performance enhancer nandrolone, she claimed the substance entered her body by eating a pork burrito. Numerous experts have weighed in, and while it is unlikely, there is a possible link between pork and nandrolene. Houlihan appealed, yet the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and Court of Arbitration upheld the ban. She said she feels “broken” and has loved running since she started at age 5. At age 28, with a four-year ban, her Olympic dreams are over. She claims she is innocent, and there seems to be no path forward for her case. Sha’Carri Richardson, why smoke a joint before the most critical competition of your life? Well, she has answered that and accepted responsibility for her mistake and “being human.” She has a 30-day ban, which means her chance of bringing home gold for being the fastest woman alive in the 100-meter race

is finished. Then there is the case of Brianna McNeal, who won gold in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2016 Olympics, who missed a mandatory drug test and then “tampered” with the results management process. OK, there is a ban for five years because she had changed the date of a medical procedure by one day. Why is this happening? Maybe it is the culmination of poor decision-making, human shortcomings, bad luck and terrible consequences that can make or break careers. Athletes spend their time and life working to be the best. They do not train to just stay in shape (like we mere mortals). The motto of “higher, faster, stronger” is the drumbeat that they live by, but for some athletes, that path is filled with tears. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Home and landscape show blooming with ideas BY TYLER WEGLEITNER Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show is coming to State Farm Stadium in Glendale July 16 to July 18. The Home and Landscape Show provides a place for people to come shop local businesses and attend seminars and workshops. Katie Jones, show director for Maricopa County Home Shows, said the home shows provide “an opportunity for consumers to come to one central location and shop a bunch of exhibitor booths.” Jones said the show boasts a variety of vendors and companies for visitors to peruse. “There’s everything from home decor, home goods, home design, there’s remodeling companies, there’s landscapers, seminars, gardening,” she said. “It’s so much revolving exclusively and specifically around home improvement and home and garden.” The upcoming show at State Farm Stadium will host several special events, including demonstrations, shows and seminars. Among these are a beginner-level glass etching class, beeswax candle-making and dog training demonstrations. Jones said there will be two stages at the show. One will be dedicated to remodeling and home improvement. Guests can meet with experts there and learn more about

nies that will discuss projects and services in a “very safe and controlled, screened environment.” “They get to talk with reputable, licensed, screened contractors,” Jones said. “We ensure that they’re licensed properly through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. That way when you come to the show, you can shop with confidence.” Local artisans will sell their crafts and wares as well. Many The Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show has local vendors, educational seminars and of them rely on the workshops about home improvement and gardening. (Submitted photos) show for business. “They rely on the leads that are generathome improvement projects. The other ed from the home shows to keep their stage hosts gardening and landscaping employees on payroll,” she said. “Then and will be taught by the UA’s Master the companies are able to grow and reGardener’s Program. tain those employees.” Successful features will return this By hosting five home shows throughyear. out the year at locations in Phoenix, “We also have our Handmade Head- Glendale and Scottsdale, it also proquarters back by popular demand, and vides these companies with new opporthat is our crafting workshop station tunities. where you can come in … build your “It gives the companies opportunities own craft and leave with that craft,” she to exhibit and meet people from areas said. of the Valley that don’t necessarily travThese crafts range from painted signs el over to them, which expands their to garden terrariums. growth as well,” Jones said. Jones said the Home and Landscape She said because companies from all Show will have free wine tastings and “a over the Valley travel to these shows, free walk-up landscaping consultation” they also give the public an easier way valued at $350. Anyone interested in the of finding companies to do business landscaping consultation should bring with. photos and measurements of their yard. “Now they’re being exposed to these Jones said out of approximately 800 companies across the Valley who are booth spaces at the show, around 700 feature local contractors and compaSEE LANDSCAPE PAGE 9

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not readily available, or you don’t have to pull them up online and do research on your own,” Jones said. “You can come and spend an hour or two at the home show and you get it all done in such a short amount of time.”

Tres LaChance and his fellow council members will serve as direct liaisons with their peers across the country. (Photo courtesy of Farmers Insurance)

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mitment to furthering the goals and ideals of the Farmers organization. As members of the Presidents Council, LaChance and his fellow council members will serve as direct liaisons with their peers across the country and act as an important sounding board to the leadership of the national insurer. “Being named to Presidents Council is a great honor and career highlight,” LaChance said. “I look forward to working with the Farmers leadership team and my fellow agents across the country on our shared vision to make a positive difference for our customers and organization.”

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“Those who qualify for Presidents Council are among the most elite agents in the country, demonstrating outstanding work and customer-focused efforts. A sincere congratulations to Tres on his achievement.” The elite group of agents and district managers who make up Presidents Council are leaders in their communities, mentors to other agents and district managers, and exemplary business owners. They were selected on the basis of a number of criteria, including their excellence in providing quality customer service, their consistent top-ranked business performance, and their com-

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Local country pop star Ava Terry releases third single BY JORDAN HOUSTON Peoria Times Staff Writer

Phoenix resident Ava Terry was 9 years old when she won her first singing competition. Now, the 18-year-old is making a name for herself as budding pop country artist across the state. Terry, a Liberty High School graduate, has released her third and latest original single, “Time Machine,” featuring an “’80s throwback vibe.” The song is available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. Terry has spent a majority of her blossoming career performing for local charities and professional sporting events throughout the greater Phoenix area. With songwriting under her belt, Terry said she strives to create “fresh” music that “translates to many audiences.” “I have always been drawn to the ’80s,” she said. “‘Time Machine’ is a product of me wishing I could go back in time when things seemed lighter and brighter and there was no social media and cellphones.” A “Nash” version of “Time Machine” is also in the works, Terry continued, boasting a “little more country flare.” During her time in COVID-19 quarantine, Terry said she maximized her downtime to focus on making music and learning how to write original pieces. “I had to make the choice to either put my music on hold and just record cover songs or move forward somehow,” she said. “I decided to take advantage of the time away from school and do something productive.” Using Zoom, Terry collaborated with Nashville songwriter and producer Kipp Williams, of Dr. Luke’s

Aspiring singer Ava Terry, an 18-year-old Phoenix resident, released her third original single, “Time Machine,” on all streaming platforms. (Photo courtesy of Angela Terry)

Prescription Songs, to write five songs — all of which are inspired by her life. Terry said she wants her music to be “relatable to all ages.” “I hope my songs make people feel good while touching their heart in some way,” Terry said. “I like to write from the perspective of seeing the good in things in life instead of just the bad parts.” Growing up in Phoenix, Terry said she embraced her passion for singing at 8 years old. She recalled idolizing the talents of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston from very early on. “I have always loved music,” Terry said. “Michael Jackson was my idol when I was 5 years old. I must have watched the movie ‘Selena’ about 100 times as a kid.” A year later, Terry won the Great American Talent Search in Peoria, marking the beginning of her singing career at 9. The pop country artist, who was

encouraged by her voice coach Lise Hopson of Redhead Studios to enter, won the junior division of the competition. “There were three rounds of eliminations, which were a few weeks apart,” Terry said. “I just remember feeling like it was a big deal just like the TV show.” The local talent has since gone on to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at numerous sporting events, including a 50,000-person crowd at an Arizona Diamondbacks game, as well as volunteer-sing for a plethora of charity and church events. Singing provides a “purpose” in Terry’s life, she shared, while also making her feel “safe.” “I want to inspire people and take them on an emotional journey with my voice,” she said. “It sounds weird, but I love to bring tears to people’s eyes, in a good way. I think God gave me a gift and I should take on the challenge and do something with what He has given me.”

Terry’s ultimate inspiration as an artist is country singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood, she continued. She said Underwood’s lifestyle and morals continue to motivate her to be the “best version” of herself. “I am so moved by how she seems to connect her whole life with her life on the stage,” Terry stated. “It’s so genuine and cohesive. Her strong faith shows through in her music, which I admire. She is brave and unafraid to be herself.” Another element of Terry’s musical journey is her desire to give back to the community. The 18-year-old frequently volunteers at the Community of Grace church in Peoria in both its services and community music productions, she explained. Terry also offers her vocals to charity organizations like the United Way, the Kiwanis Foundation and even the Peoria Police Department. “Since I can remember, my family has raised money every year for the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation and their annual walkathon to feed less-fortunate families at the holidays,” she shared. This fall, Terry plans to expand her musical palette at Belmont’s College of Music and Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee. Terry will attend the school’s Commercial Music Program, which is by audition only, and minor in music business, she said. “I am super honored and very excited,” Terry said. “Time Machine’s” music video premiered on YouTube at 9 p.m. Monday, July 14. “Time Machine,” and Terry’s other singles, are available on Spotify or Apple Music. For more information, visit her website, avaterrymusic.com.

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to support — Peoria students.” VIP tickets start at $50 and include a private VIP reception with refreshments at Sicilian Butcher from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; exclusive “midnight snack” swag bag with cookie samples; beverages; tastings at participating restaurants; and a special VIP area. Purchase tickets at shopparkwest.com. General admission tickets are $25 and include tastings at participating restaurants and midnight snack swag bag. Participating restaurants include BJ’s Steakhouse; Cabin Whiskey and Grill; Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar; Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria; Jalapeno Inferno Bistro Mexicano; Kasai; Mary’s Mountain Cookies; Olive Gourmet; Pita Jungle; Sicilian Butcher; Wildflower and Yama Sushi. Park West is located at 9744 W. Northern Avenue.

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West Valley Art Museum reveals ‘Potpourri of Prints’ BY ALLISON BROWN Peoria Times Staff Writer

The word “potpourri” literally means “a mixture of things,” which accurately describes the new summer exhibit at the West Valley Art Museum. The “Potpourri of Prints” collection contains works dating back from 1969 to early 2000s and includes artists from all over the states as well as Mexico, Germany, England and Poland. One painter, Earl Bliss, is a member of the Crow Indian Nation and expresses his heritage in his artwork. Richard Acott is from Colorado but spent his winters in Surprise and has sculptures on display at the exhibit. Besides the variance in artists, there is also a major differentiation in the types of printmaking techniques. There are lithographs, serigraphs, etchings, intaglio, and the mezzotint process. Then there is the contrast between

bright, bold paintings; dreamy watercolors; the fine, black-and-white lines of illusion art; and graffiti-like street art. “It’s the contrast between things like (color and style) that are such fun,” said Connie McMillin, the West Valley Art Museum Board of Trustees secretary and treasurer. “They’re not hung next to each other. Everything is in the eye.” Jacquie Mitchell, admin volunteer at the art museum, agreed and said everyone has different works that they are drawn to. “A lot of people like the colorful Mexican ladies, but if they like animals, they like those watercolor paintings,” Mitchell said. “I had a 7-year-old tell me his favorite was the painting of a girl looking out over the water.” If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then it might take some time to fully appreciate the art on display by Elaine Rothwell. Rothwell created illusion

or ambiguous images, which seem to change based on perception. The most notable in this collection is a print that contains 13 self-portraits hidden within the image. “When I first looked at it, I didn’t see anything,” Mitchell said. “Then I saw one, and it took me weeks to find all of them.” Every single piece in the exhibit belongs to a collector in the West Valley who wishes to remain anonymous. This anonymous collector has spent years buying and selling at auctions online and has cultivated a “major, major print collection,” according to McMillin. The works on display are part of his private collection and are on loan to the art museum, which makes the viewing experience more exclusive. “We work with him and with his suggestions, and that’s what this is: Potpourri means diversity and variety of all types of fine art prints, rather than

just doing one thing, one era or one style,” McMillin said. “Everything in the show is from his private collection, so the public wouldn’t usually get to see these.” The WVAM Gallery is on the first floor of Peoria City Hall and is free to the public. This specific collection will be on display until Sept. 16. The art museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays. WHAT: ”Potpourri of Prints” art exhibit WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 16 WHERE: First floor inside Peoria City Hall at 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria COST: Free INFO: 623-972-0635, wvam.org/exhibitions

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Lately, many people I meet are apprehensive about the future. I can’t blame them. We feel like we have never been this way before, and we know that the world and our country has never been this way before. There is a “whole lot of shaking going on” inside of people, weighing them down like a cement life jacket. The “what if” of the future is staring us in the face. We wonder if anyone knows what to do about it. Pressure and intimidation are always there. Add this to the disappointment of shattered dreams, and it can be overwhelming. Here is a story that catches how many people feel. As a sergeant in a parachute regiment, I took part in several nighttime exercises. Once, I was seated next to a lieutenant fresh from jump school. He was quiet and looked a bit pale, so I struck up a conversation.

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active with God than reactive without God. Whatever doesn’t kill us has the power to make us stronger. Many times, a crisis is a test. There are many kinds of tests. For example, there is the discouragement test, the purity test, the finding God and asking God to help test, the attitude test, the character test, the patience test and the trust test. You receive a promotion when you pass the test. Don’t walk out of the class. Don’t quit on God or yourself too soon. Promotion often comes after the most significant spiritual battles in life. Instead of thinking, “Why me?” think, “Why not me?” Sometimes we get apprehensive about what other people think of us. Sometimes decisions we made that contributed to our problems are embarrassing to us. Hint: Don’t worry about what other people think about you. What others think about you is none of your business. Most times, if we threw all our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we would probably take ours back again. Some people would love to have your worst days.

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“Scared, lieutenant?” I asked. He replied, “No, just a bit apprehensive.” So, I asked, “What’s the difference?” He replied, “That means I’m scared, but with a university education.” As for the United States, some feel it’s the fall of the Roman Empire, and the only difference is that now we have Wi-Fi. Today, let’s explore the concept of managing ourselves from the inside out. Did you know the Chinese symbol or word for “crisis” is the word “opportunity”? The Chinese see a crisis as an opportunity. They see a crisis as a classroom, teaching us something about life to be learned. Adversity is a way to opportunity. I say it this way: When we miss God, we learn about God. God’s grace recognizes consequences but refuses abandonment. The person who has no inner life is the slave of his surroundings. Managing your inner thoughts is when we don’t get intimidated, stay calm, and uncompromisingly depend on God to make a way where there seems to be no way. Frankly, I would rather be pro-

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So, how do you manage yourself from the inside out? In challenging times, our inner life and our inner way of thinking are crucial for having peace in unpeaceful times. Our thoughts can be our best friends or our worst enemies. A thought is better than a doctor, a friend, banker or the government. But, unfortunately, a thought can also do us more harm than a brick. So, choose your thoughts and choose wisely. Think about it. What apprehensive people are looking for is peace. The Apostle Paul, who knew by experience what apprehension could do to a person, reveals the way to peace beyond all understanding and misunderstandings in the Scriptures. “Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious — the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God,

who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” Here’s your takeaway: Real peace is the deliberate adjustment of our lives to the will of God.

Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com, call 623-3766757 or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Student Chronicles BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Jordan Lickteig of Peoria was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Des Moines Area Community College. The liberal arts student completed a minimum of six credits and earned 3.5 to 3.99 grade-point average for that semester. Abby Michelle Kessen and Abbye Grace Porro, both of Peoria, were named to the dean’s academic honor list for the spring 2021 semester at Baylor University at Waco, Texas. Kessen is attending the Hankamer School of Business, while Porro in the College of Arts & Sciences. The dean’s

academic honor list recognizes Baylor undergraduates for its outstanding academic work during each semester. Students honored on the dean’s list earned a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.70 with no grade lower than a “C” while enrolled in at least 12 graded semester hours. Ashley Pederson, a senior at Bethel University in St. Paul, was named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2021 semester. She is the daughter of Michelle Pederson from Peoria. The dean’s list honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a gradepoint average of 3.6 or greater.

Katrina Wetherell of Peoria has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Wetherell is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in corporate communication. To make the dean’s list, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2021 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the dean’s list. The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the Diederich College of Communication,

the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA minimum. Micah Collins, of Peoria, a senior who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy, made the president’s honor roll at College of St. Mary in Omaha. In total, 124 students made the president’s honor roll. To qualify for the president’s honor roll, students must earn a 3.9 GPA or above. Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email christina@timespublications.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

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July 15, 2021

BUSINESS & SERVICE BUSINESS & SERVICEDIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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AUTO SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

100-$500+ ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!

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ELECTRIC

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HANDYMAN

MARINE SERVICES

FREE

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Estimates!

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ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

Office 623-872-7622 DOORS

SECURITY $

250

TOTAL PACKAGE Locks & Installed

Doubles & 8 ft doors starting at $

650

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

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Not a licensed contractor

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July 15, 2021

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623.847.4600 PAINTING

POOL SERVICES

AE&Sons

ROOFING

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ROC#309706

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Se Habla Espanõl

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WINDOWS

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ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

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ROOFING

Almeida Roofing Inc.

Veteran Owned

602-329-2790 “Licensed, bonded and insured” ROC #267604

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

Pools Plastering Co. LLC

480-338-4011

All Types of Rooﬁng

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Licensed * Bonded * Insured ROC #271402

PUBLIC SERVICE

602-743-3175

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Peoria Times

July 15, 2021

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NO OUT OF POCKET COST,

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FOR PRODUCT ONLY*

89.07

PER MONTH

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WE PROVIDE AND INSTALL FURNITURE PADS FOR FREE ON EVERY HARD SURFACE JOB!*

OVER 125 YEARS EXPERIENCE Evening & Weekend Appointments Available • 623-244-8260 *Must present coupon or ad at the time of initial appointment. Cannot combine offers. Financing is based on approved credit. $5,000 min for free air duct cleaning. $89.07 per month promo is on approved credit and with a min purchase of $3,500, including basic installation and products, does not include tax, upgrades and extras.