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Mental illness may play role in Adams trial BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR Peoria Times Staff Writer

Hate and mental illness may play a role in the trial of Michael Paul Adams, who was indicted in connection with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Elijah Al-Amin of Glendale at a Peoria Circle K. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery hosted a press conference announcing the July 10 indictment of Adams, who said he stabbed Al-Amin because he was listening to rap music. He said there is no evidence that Adams is part of a hate group, but nevertheless issued a strong statement about crime in general.

“proactive rather than reactive... (and to) protect himself and the community from the victim.” Al-Amin was stabbed in the right side of the neck, Montgomery said. “Our community has lost forever what Elijah would have contributed, and it is his memory, his name that we should acknowledge and remember,” Montgomery said. “Elijah Al-Amin did nothing to warrant the brutal and senseless attack that took his life in the early morning hours just one week ago from everything we have learned about him since that attack.”

“Let me be perfectly clear: Hate has no place in our society,” Montgomery said. “We all share the same nature as human beings; therefore, we all have the same innate values and dignity. A violent crime against a fellow member of our community represents a crime against everyone. That impacts them, their family and represents a violation of what we expect from one another living together in a civil society.” Montgomery said Arizona lost Al-Amin in a wrong and unjustified manner. Adams told detectives the rap music made him feel threatened, and not the victim himself. Adams continued and said he needed to be

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Vector control specialist Jason Gillette checked a funky-looking mosquito trap hanging from a tree. The gallon cooler is filled with dry ice and poked with holes that emit carbon dioxide — mimicking respiration and attracting mosquitoes that are then blown into a cylindrical net by a hand-size fan. “We catch mosquitoes year-round,” said Gillette, gathering the trap — one of 29 he collected for the trip back to the Maricopa County vector lab. “This season seems like it’s a little busy.” Not only is the mosquito season an active one, but the county lab has seen a significant number of traps test positive for West Nile virus and St. SEE MOSQUITOES PAGE 4

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Prosecutors intend to prove Adams used a deadly weapon or instrument with intent of killing Al-Amin. There is still no evidence that hate was a motive, but if that changes, the charges will be revised, Montgomery said. “Arizona law provides that evidence that the defendant committed the crime out of malice toward a victim because of the victim’s identity in a group or because of the defendant’s perception of the victim’s identity in a group listed in Arizona law, specifically where someone manifests evidence of prejudice based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or disability, can be found to be a hate crime,” Montgomery said. “Arizona law does not have a separate offense of hate crime. We as a state have chosen not to make bias an element of an offense that must then be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict a defendant in the first place. Instead, what Arizona has chosen to do is to allow us to charge someone with criminal conduct, have them found guilty of that independent of bias, and then allow prosecutors to introduce that evidence to the trier of

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fact and have their sentence increased as a result of their motivation for committing the crime.” Montgomery said the case will be reviewed to see if prosecutors should seek the death penalty. “We do this review for every first-degree murder case that is filed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to ensure consistency in how we review these cases and how we seek justice up to and including the death penalty,” Montgomery said. In a case of first-degree murder, there are only two possible outcomes — life in prison or the death penalty. There is talk within the case of mental health playing a factor in the charging of Adams, and Montgomery acknowledged this. “I will just simply say that (mental illness) is an issue — obviously that is something we will have to address in this process.” He continued by saying the criminal justice system is flawed in how it handles mental illness and needs to be revised on the societal level. He clarified this is in general and does not pertain solely to this particular case. “The designation of someone who may have a mental illness and requires

treatment doesn’t always occur within the criminal justice system because of the wide variety of mental illnesses that people can present with,” Montgomery said. “This is an area where we, as a society, have to get better at developing modes and methods of treatment and community-based treatment rather than relying on the criminal justice system to be the default provider.” He quickly directed his statements back to the victim. “I think the conversation about mental health can take place outside of the context of this particular case,” Montgomery said. “I want to stay focused on what happened to Elijah. We’ve got no evidence at this point that this individual is associated with any white supremacist group or any other groups similar to that, and we haven’t seen anything that suggests this individual has adopted white supremacist ideology or proclaimed anything like that.” Montgomery became emotional toward the end of the press conference. “As a father of a 16-year-old, I can’t fathom trying to make sense for Elijah’s family of just going to a convenience store, and that’s it—your child is gone,” Montgomery said.

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Louis encephalitis, said Johnny Dilone, spokesman for the county Department of Environmental Services. As of July 1, the number of mosquito traps that tested positive for West Nile in the county was 315 and 153 for encephalitis, Dilone said. For all of 2018, the county reported 138 positive traps for West Nile and 106 positive traps for encephalitis. “If we keep on experiencing the same trend this week, we would most likely see those numbers go up,” Dilone said. But for much of the West Valley, the county so far has found less reason to set traps and conduct fogging operations. Trap settings and fogging operations have been as extensive in Glendale as they have been in the East Valley, but are less so in Peoria, Buckeye, Tolleson and other parts of the West Valley, according to a map maintained by the county. West Nile virus, which can lead to neuroinvasive disease in humans such as meningitis and encephalitis, is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Arizona. So far this year there have been 18 confirmed cases of humans contracting West Nile virus from the bite of an infected mosquito, according to Jessica Rigler, assistant director for public health prevention at the state Department of Health Services. All of the cases were in Maricopa County. Eleven of those cases involved some kind of neurological complication, Rigler said. Last year, 27 human cases in the state tested positive for the virus — 24 in Maricopa County — and resulted in six deaths, according to the department. St. Louis encephalitis, on the other hand, is rare in Arizona with no human case reported this year or last year. In 2015, Maricopa County saw an outbreak that sickened 22 people and resulted in two deaths. Dilone attributed the increase in positive samples mostly to a higher number of infected birds. “Obviously mosquitoes get the virus from birds and spread the virus to other birds and to humans,” he said. Rigler said pools testing positive for mosquitoes also are on the increase this year statewide. When adult mosquitoes are collected from a surveillance trap, they are divided by species, with one pool counted for each species.

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ously where there is water, there is a risk there. Lot of times it can be a property that has containers collecting water or a swimming pool not working properly or a pond.” So far this year, the county has received 1,016 complaints about green swimming pools — another source of mosquitoes. In 2018, it received 728, accordCounty vector control specialist Jason Gillette picks up a mosquito trap for testing at the lab. (Peoria Times photo by Kimberly Carrillo) ing to Dilone. Traps are brought to the county lab, where the “We’ve had a significant increase of captured mosquitoes are counted and positive pools so far this year for West Nile,” she said. “We had 184 positive sorted by species. “We separate the female mosquitoes pools compared to 20 the same time last year. St. Louis encephalitis so far and then we test each trap individualwe’ve had 107 positive pools compared ly to see if they test positively for West Nile virus or St. Louis encephalitis,” with four the same time last year.” She said most of the positive mosqui- Dilone said. Lab technicians also look out for Aeto pools were in the eastern side of the county but could not explain the reason. des aegypti mosquitoes, which are testShe also could not explain the increase ed for Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika in mosquitoes testing positive for the viruses. While Dilone attributed this year’s two viruses. As of May 31, over 11,700 mosquito significant number of mosquitoes to traps have been set in Arizona, most- wetter weather during the spring, things ly in Maricopa and Pinal counties, the are starting to slow down. “We’ve not had the rain or accumulastate agency reported — about a third of the total 41,755 traps set up for all tion of rain,” he said. “This situation of traps testing positive and having a large of 2018. Rigler said more surveillance traps number of mosquitoes may change if we experience a dry summer. Weathwill be added as the year progresses. Dilone said more than 800 of those er is always a crucial one. Mosquitoes traps are deployed weekly in different need water; need stagnant water for locations in Maricopa County. Traps three to four days (to breed).” So far, the monsoon season, which are set up in the afternoon and taken generally brings rain and mosquitoes, down the next morning. The traps that Gillette oversees are set is off to a late start. The season officially started June 15 in populated areas mostly near green belts and on land next to horse proper- but has been delayed this year with the Phoenix area seeing abnormally dry ties. “We have thousands of areas iden- weather for the next few weeks due to tified as problem areas throughout the El Nino persisting longer than expectyear that had issues with mosquito ed, according to meteorologist Sean breeding,” Dilone said. “There are prob- Benedict with the National Weather lem areas throughout the Valley. Obvi- Service in Phoenix. Monsoon season

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ends officially on September 30. “Just because it’s a dry start doesn’t mean a dry ending,” he said. “It could be like last year, when there was more rain toward the end of the season.” What moisture that’s come so far has been to the periphery of Phoenix and southeastern Arizona, such as along the White Mountains, he said. As for the upcoming winter, it’s trending toward a typical drier season, he said. But even in dry weather mosquitoes can still breed. Female mosquitoes can lay their eggs in a single water-bottle cap filled with water. And because mosquito eggs can remain dormant until activated by water, it’s important for people to dump out any standing water, Rigler said. Besides year-round monitoring and education, the county’s protocol for combating mosquito-borne diseases includes fogging, the airborne spraying of pesticides from the back of a truck from midnight to 5 a.m. Fogging is conducted in a 1-squaremile area of a trap provided it meets one of three conditions — 30-plus Culex mosquitoes present in the trap, 300plus mosquitoes (primarily floodwater mosquitoes) in a trap or the trap tests positive for West Nile or encephalitis, according to Dilone. Asked if the department expected to increase fogging this year, Dilone said it depended on the weather. “Fogging is conducted based on traps meeting our fogging protocol or not,” he said. “We have been fogging quite actively this year, since April 21.” In Gilbert so far this year, areas surrounding traps meeting the county criteria have already been fogged once. The area that includes Zanjero Park and the area that includes Mercy Gilbert Medical Center have both been fogged three times already. Fogging also occurred three times in an area that encompasses Roadrunner Park in Chandler and a portion of the Layton Lakes neighborhood in Gilbert. “Usually the southeast is an area with lot of activity because we have lots of farms and lots of areas that are conducive for mosquitoes like the Riparian,” said Dilone, who lives in Gilbert. “I know there is still ‘ag land’ in Gilbert, more than in other areas.” The county also offers free mosquito-eating fish, called gambusias, that can be placed into personal ponds or stagnant swimming pools.

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Peoria lung cancer patient headed to D.C. BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Laura Book has heard the statistics. Lung cancer claims more lives annually than breast, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancers combined. About 181 women die of lung cancer in the United States every day — that’s one every 8 minutes. This haunts Book because in August 2016 she was diagnosed with stage-four EGFR-positive lung cancer. She never smoked. That’s the first question people always ask. “There are a lot of people now who were never smokers who are getting lung cancer,” said Book, 64. “You don’t have to be a smoker. It’s really escalating. Even though the number of smokers has gone down in number, the cases are escalating. I believe it’s from the environment.” On July 23, Book and others affected by lung cancer are headed to Washington, D.C., for the 2019 National Advocacy Summit hosted by

the Go2 Foundation. “We’ll take our collective voices to Congress to amplify the national call for increasing funding for lung cancer research as well as improving access to lung cancer screening and high quality of care,” she said. “I’m taking my voice to Capitol Hill, but all individuals touched by lung cancer can make a difference right here in our community as well. If lung cancer has touched your life, tell people about it so they can get a better understanding of how it impacts the lives of neighbors, friends and family. By sharing our personal stories, we can finally get a conversation going about a type of cancer that continues to fly under the radar.” The Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs allocates funding for cancer research. According to it, more than 221,200 U.S. men and women will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and over 158,040 will die from the disease.

Lung cancers are generally diagnosed at an advanced, incurable stage because patients often lack signs and symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Several factors have been shown to contribute to the development of lung cancer, smoking and exposure to environmental carcinogens being the most prevalent, but many people who do not smoke also develop lung cancer each year. A New York native, Book believes her cancer is from exposure to either environmental radon or arsenic from rice. Hers is sensitive to targeted therapy drugs, but her cancer will mutate and find its way around, causing the disease to progress. Her survival rate for five years is 18%. She’s been on first-line therapy for three years and has scans every three months. The last one showed a cancerous lymph node near her heart. She’s going to try radiation. Book experienced the first symptom of her disease in August 2015, but wasn’t diagnosed until August 2016.

She saw blood when she cleared her throat, so she saw an ear, nose and throat doctor. The physician found a throat infection but wanted to go a step further with an X-ray. That test showed a spot on her lung, leading to a CT. She was referred to a pulmonologist who did a bronchoscopy and the tests were negative for cancer. “For about eight or nine months, I was having CTs, then I started getting really bad neck pain. I thought I had disc disease,” she said. A lesion on her T4 bone in her neck was cancer. It turns out she did have lung cancer and it spread. “I’ve been a lung cancer advocate so I can do something with my anxiety,” she said. “There’s a closed Facebook group, the EGFR Resisters, with 1,400 members. They’re major advocates for lung cancer.” Book said funding is less for lung cancer because of its association with smoking. SEE PATIENT PAGE 7

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Peoria mayor completes State of the City tour BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Mayor Cathy Carlat hosted more than 700 Peoria residents, business representatives and community leaders over the past three months during her 2019 State of the City Address tour. With seven events held throughout the city, Carlat unveiled a new approach this year by taking her address directly to Peoria residents and presenting a State of the City video. The nearly 30-minute video, referred to as a “Celebration of the Peoria Experience,” was produced by Peoria’s Office of Communications and highlightPATIENT FROM PAGE 5

“There’s a big stigma against smokers and lung cancer,” she said. “It’s like, you smoke, you deserve it. Nobody blames people for having diabetes or anything else. A lot of research needs to be done. We need all the help we can get in this fight.”

ed multiple stories of residents who live, work and play in the city. “After meeting with so many amazing residents over the past few months, one thing is clear,” Carlat said. “Peoria residents have a lot of love for our city. It’s an exciting time for our community; and as we create the future that serves residents of today and those still to come, I am honored for the opportunity to lead Peoria’s transition from a bedroom community into a thriving, modern, complete city.” Carlat kicked off the tour with a soldout, business-sponsored event in April. The city of Peoria and the Peoria Cham-

ber of Commerce co-hosted the event, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the mayor’s charity of choice, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62. From there, Carlat was joined by Peoria City Council and city leaders at six community events, held at locations throughout Peoria, including Rio Vista Recreation Center, Peoria Community Center, Trilogy at Vistancia, Ventana Lakes, Westbrook Village and Copper Hills Church. With a commitment to fiscal accountability and transparency, Carlat shared the vast possibilities of what she calls “a complete city,” while reaffirming her

focus on attracting quality development and employers who will benefit residents and enhance Peoria’s built and natural environments. Upon completion of the tour, Carlat presented the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 with a donation of more than $5,000. “The auxiliary has created a noble legacy of service,” Carlat said. “I am honored to present this donation as they continue their far-reaching efforts to improve the lives of our veterans and their families.” To view Carlat’s 2019 State of the City Address, visit peoriaaz.gov.

The Department of Defense is responsible for funding lung cancer research. For FY 2009 to 2018, more than $127 million was appropriated. For FY 2019, it’s $14 million. “We need to push Congress to restore the original amount of $20 million, instead of $14 million, which was a result of cuts in 2010.

“I’d like people to try and help this cause and lobby their congresspeople for more attention to lung cancer. It is a crisis in the country. Breast cancer gets a lot of funding because people are very vocal and have lobbied for it. Lung cancer is like the poor relative. It has so much stigma attached to it.”

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Lake Pleasant Parkway waterline work continues

Peoria’s Development and Engineering Department is working with its contractor, Hunter Contracting Co., to install a 16-inch waterline in Lake Pleasant Parkway, from 87th Avenue to 95th Avenue. This will provide additional interconnections between the city’s existing system and the recently acquired New River Utility Company, allowing for further water system redundancy and reliability in the area. Construction is expected to continue through November 15. Work will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During these hours Lake Pleasant Parkway will be reduced to one westbound lane. For more information, call 623-670-5800

Peoria Reads! wrapping up

The last event tied to the mayor’s summer reading program, Peoria Reads, is set for 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25. Readers will get a chance to see a live STUDY FROM PAGE 3

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performance of the musical “Madagascar Jr.” Peoria Reads! participants must track the books they read and the free events attended to be entered to win prizes. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/library.

‘Art Treasures of the West Valley’

On view in the West Valley Art Museum Gallery is a special summer exhibit, “Art Treasures of the West Valley.” This eclectic variety of art from all over the world is on loan from the homes of West Valley civic leaders and private collectors for a limited time. The gallery is located on the first floor of Peoria City Hall. This exhibit will be on view until September 19. The gallery is free and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays. For group tours or additional information, call 623-972-0635 or visit wvam.org.

pitch baseball, soccer, T-ball and volleyball. Games are played throughout the city at various Peoria schools and parks. The registration deadline for the fall season is Wednesday, September 21, and is online only. To find more information or to register, visit peoriaaz. gov/youthsports.

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“The Wizard of Oz” will be at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts through July 28. 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 things magical to behold.

“Evidence-based research indicates gentle movement and peer support are both associated with significant benefits for cancer survivors during treatment and beyond,” Larkey said. “We are hoping to learn why that might be, and which approach is most beneficial.”

Participants who complete the study will receive $70 in gift cards. “We find that in addition to the gift cards, participants take away from the study greater feelings of well-being and the knowledge that they have contributed to the science of survivorship,” Larkey said.

The study has three initial eligibility requirements: stages 0 to III breast cancer survivor; between 45 and 75 years of age; and six months to 10 years past primary treatment. Those who are interested can call ASU’s research study line at 602-4962329 or email rnr@asu.edu.

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The next Peoria City Council study session is 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m., in the council chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria. 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 Centurylink television customers) and also stream live (and on demand) at peoriaaz.gov/peoriatv.

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Peoria City Council supports Dunn for election BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peoria city staff, City Council members and others interested in government gathered at Fire Station No. 1 Lucidi Distilling Co. on July 9 to support Peoria City Councilwoman Denette Dunn’s election campaign. Dunn took office after Pine District representative Carlo Leone resigned due to illness. The council appointed her to the role, and a special election will take place August 27 to determine who will carry out the rest of Leone’s four-year term to 2022. She is running against Randal “RJ” Rains. She carries a long-time business background, including many years working for nearby Republic Services. The other council members appreciate that business acumen, and Dunn believes it could prove crucial to making change in the city during her term. “I worked with county officials and the city in my past career,” Dunn said. “So, I already have a lot of good relationships with people in Glendale (and) some of the surrounding cities. And we need that to accomplish things here and see what some of the other successful areas are doing, too.” When searching for who could slide into the role after Leone’s resignation, Mayor Pro Tem Vicki Hunt said Dunn was a popular selection among the council. “She called each of the council members and introduced herself. Her way of

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being and presence on the council, with her solid business background, made her a good fit,” Hunt said. Among Dunn’s goals if re-elected would be to work on public health and safety in the Pine District. She was a leader in putting “friendship benches” in each of the district’s elementary schools to work against bullying and reinforce interpersonal relationships. Another goal is the city’s infrastructure. Among the concerns are public transportation — or almost a lack thereof in Dunn’s district — and keeping roadways safe. Nothing she hopes for the city or her district can be accomplished, in her mind, without solid relationships in the council. She has focused heavily on maintaining those and hopes to continue as such. “I want all of us to get along, even if we have disagreements from time to time, because otherwise nothing is going to get done,” Dunn said. Walking around the distillery to shake hands and meet with interested citizens

Denette Dunn is running against Randal “RJ” Rains in a Peoria City Council special election on August 27. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)

and officials, it was clear Hunt made a good impression on city staff. All six other members of the council endorsed the event, something Hunt said is not

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Habitat for Humanity: A true force multiplier

BY PEORIA PRO TEM VICKI HUNT Guest Columnist

Homeownership was always a dream, but never a possibility for the Sinclair family. It was when they moved to Arizona to help a sick family member that their search for affordable housing brought them to Habitat for Humanity. Two years later they moved into their new, two-story home in Peoria. In recent years, Builder Magazine ranked Habitat for Humanity as the No. 1 private home builder in its annual listing of the largest U.S. builders. Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona has completed more than 3,000 new homes in Maricopa and Pinal counties. In Peoria, 74 families have found new housing through Habitat’s unique program model. Just about every one of those new homes is in the Acacia District. When I was introduced to Habitat as I came on to city council years ago, a wise leader in their organization advised that what Habitat does is not a hand out — it is a hand up toward self-reliance. The organization’s mission to bring together homes, communities and hope has been alive and well in Peoria for several decades. Some of the 74 Habitat-built homes in Peoria are bunched

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together into tight-knit neighborhoods. Others, like the Sinclair residence, are individual homes built within existing neighborhoods. Three pieces have to be in place for any Habitat development project to thrive. Funding for land as well as the “sticks and bricks” has to be in place. Volunteers have to come together to “raise the roof.” Finally, a family willing to commit to the educational and sweat equity agreement has to be in place.

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Habitat leverages funding provided by national companies such Lowe’s, Amazon, Wells Fargo, State Farm and American Express. With seed funding in place, Habitat makes cost-conscious purchases of land, and then procures construction supplies. Habitat homes are built to the highest standard. Energy efficiency and water conservation are at the center of building plans, which means new homeowners can save rather than spend. Mobilizing volunteers through churches, philanthropic organizations and local businesses, Habitat oversees a construction process that makes the most of the community’s resources. Build days on construction sites require

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60 to 75 volunteers per session. The volunteers build with Habitat construction staff guidance. Using sweat equity, a qualifying family makes a down payment with up to 400 sweat-equity hours in building their own homes. After move-in, the family pays for their home by way of a no-profit loan. Qualifying families must attend mandatory workshops aimed at success in homeownership, and they must pay all closing costs before move-in. I am thrilled and very proud of the Habitat-built homes in the Acacia District and across our city. These partnerships between families and the community will pay dividends for years to come.

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BY MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR Peoria Times Staff Writer

Welcome back readers to this week’s edition of Business Briefcase! We welcome all new and returning readers to stay updated on what’s new in Peoria. If we’re being honest, there is always something going on in our city. This week, we are highlighting a Peoria Chamber meeting, a free community event and a new resource center! Let’s get right to it. First up: Calling all businesswomen! Join your peers from Peoria at this month’s Peoria Chamber Women 4 Women meeting. The meeting is from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 19, and will feature Shelby Ikeda as the guest speaker. She will

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discuss her Mary Kay beauty products. There will also be breakfast provided by Reba Mason from Reba’s Vision, an organization focused on battling breast cancer and providing free 3-D digital mammograms for women in the West Valley. The meeting will be located at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, 8385 W. Mariners Way, Suite 3. Attendance is free for all Peoria Chamber investor members and $10 for all other women. To RSVP, call Carmen McKinney at 623-979-3601 or visit peoriachamber. com/calendar. Next, The International Water and Garden Showcase is 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, and the community is invited. Hosted by The Pond Gnome, it will educate homeowners about the aquascape lifestyle. According to The

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and according to Mayor Cathy Carlat, the opening will strengthen the whole community. “This center provides access to opportunities for health, stability and self-sufficiency, and I’m thrilled we are opening the door to the resources that will assist our residents as they strive to live their best life,” Carlat said. The center, for which a formal grand opening ceremony was held in June, will also house many nonprofits, and community members will be able to get information, attend workshops, sign up for assistance or consult with experts. Thank you for reading! I’ll see you next week with more briefs. Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Maximo Aguilar Lawlor at mlawlor@timespublications.com.

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Even in the heat, Arizona’s ice rinks must deliver BY BRADY VERNON Cronkite News

Arizonans work hard to keep cool during the sizzling summers. The tactics aren’t as easy when trying to keep an 85-by-200-foot sheet of ice frozen. For ice rinks in Arizona, the summer months create issues. The heat itself is problematic for the homes of ice skaters and hockey players in the desert, but not the most challenging complication, said the general manager of AZ Ice Peoria. “We deal with stuff no one else deals with — the consistent high heat temperatures and when monsoons roll in, the amount of humidity,” Jim Curley said. “The dehumidification systems in these buildings that were all built between 10 to 20 years ago are hot dehumidification. They put more heat back in to the building while you take the humidity out.” It makes maintaining the right temperatures a delicate balance. Although Phoenix ranks second-tolast in overall humidity of major cities — 36.6% trailing only Las Vegas — its one-two punch with high heat creates complications. The average high temperature in July, for example, is 106.1 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Dehumidification is the process of removing moisture from the air to control humidity, often in commercial buildings and industrial processes. “What people don’t realize is we still have humidity here, too,” Curley said. “You don’t feel it like you do in the East Coast, but it’s still here. That humidity functions negatively toward the ice with the heat.” The Peoria facility isn’t alone in

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pieces of concrete and steel are manufactured on the ground and then a crane tilts them up. The tilting construction paired with 4 to 6 inches of foam acts as an insulator for the rink. The Ice Den in Chandler is a steel-framed building with about 12 inches of insulation joined by extra drywall. In addition to the insulation, dehumidifiers can be found in all the rinks in the PhoeMaintaining an ice rink in the desert is no easy challenge. The drivers of ice-resurfacing machines must carefully determine nix area. It can still how much water to add. (Photo by Brady Vernon/Cronkite News) take days for the fog from the humidfighting the humidity the accompanies the air. ity to dissipate from the glass. To stay frozen, the surface of the ice monsoons. The Ice Den rinks in ScottsTo manage that, the drivers of Zamdale and Chandler contend with anoth- rink must stay 24 degrees or lower. boni ice resurfacing machines have to er problem, said Matt Mendelsohn, the That means the temperature inside the be careful in their judgment of how senior director of operations and pro- facility usually hovers between 50 and much water is added to the ice during 60 degrees, although that varies among their cuts. curement. “We have a big issue with the glass buildings, as those who regularly atEven with the preparation for the starting to fog over,” Mendelsohn said. tend events will tell you. heat, every day is treated differently. The electric bill to create such condi“You start to see fogging in the glass. “Yesterday, we got 112 degrees; toEven though the facility was built with tions ranges from $14,000 to $15,000 day we have 113 degrees,” Curley said. the foresight of the monsoon season, monthly in the winter and $20,000 to “We have to be careful in how we need each rink has two dehumidifiers inside $22,000 in the summer, Curley said. to maintain the ice in summer months Add on the $8,000 to $9,000 water bill in the respect of not laying down too them.” Another big issue with the heat is — it takes 12,000 to 15,000 gallons of much water, not cutting too much ice; the price of the bill. Curley attempts to water to create a surface — and your so, it’s a delicate balance where every keep AZ Ice Peoria’s surface at 18 de- own bills probably don’t sound so bad. 24 hours is different.” The facilities are designed to congrees during nonsummer months and It’s not magic that keeps ice rinks 21 degrees during the summer. In the tend with the heat, Mendelsohn said. from turning into swimming pools. In building, he tries to maintain 30% hu- At the Scottsdale location, the building reality, it’s a lot of planning and hard midity with a 58-degree temperature in is a tilt-panel construction, where thick work.

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Peoria man wins national bowling tournament BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peoria’s Kyle O’Meara won a national bowling championship in Nevada in late June, but may have been one of the last people on the lane to know it. More than 52,000 competitors in several divisions took to the lanes at South Point Bowling Plaza in Las Vegas to compete in the U.S. Bowling Congress Open Championships from July 6 to July 8. With an overall score of 1,732, O’Meara captured the tournament’s Classified Division All Events championship. “For me it’s a pretty big deal. It’s always been a goal of mine to eventually do it, but I didn’t realize it would be so soon,” said O’Meara, 30. It was his fourth national competition. O’Meara, who began bowling in a Peoria league seven years ago, entered the tournament to enjoy a vocation and compete for a title. He works full time and bowls with a Monday night league. With a weekend of team, doubles

Kyle O’Meara captured the USBC Open Championships Classified Division All Events title in late June. (Photo courtesy USBC)

and singles events, O’Meara’s tournament started off weak, as the team struggled with what he described as “dry” — or not well-oiled — lanes. However, when the individual doubles and single events started, the spares and strikes started coming. He was caught up marveling at the bowling stadium, filled with the bowl-

ers’ friends and family. He felt he was performing well, but was surprised when he saw his name on the leaderboard. His combined singles and doubles scores were enough to claim the championship by 14 points over the second-place finisher. “We went as a big group, about 15 people, so there were some I knew on

both sides of me,” he said. “It really felt like another Monday league night, joking around and having fun. I wasn’t really focused on the score, but eventually I looked up and saw I was in first. “People from 10-to-five lanes over congratulated me on how I was doing that day. But I was just kind of oblivious, which was the best way for me to not choke or overthink it.” O’Meara has still not received his trophy. He expects it will either come in the mail or in a celebration either in Vegas or another city outside Arizona. While he did not return with the physical award in hand, he did come back to Peoria with a renewed zeal for the sport. He hopes to continue competing, possibly in more statewide and national events, and if they go well, consider playing at a semi-pro or professional level. For now, though, he is just enjoying his time on the lanes. “I’d like to see where it can go and take it a little further,” O’Meara said. “But, I just mostly do it for fun now. If the opportunity arises to go higher, then absolutely I’ll take a look at it.”

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Paramount Academy improvements continue BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Paramount Academy is nearing completion of its redesigned playground area that added blue rubber mulch to create an equipment safety zone. This marks the fifth year of new construction and improvements for one of Arizona’s longest-running charter schools. Paramount Academy has also added an indoor auditorium and offices, along with a soccer field, solar, a fresh coat of paint and a resurfaced parking lot. Paramount Academy parents and families aided in the school’s new electric scoreboard, marquee entry sign

and now sand removal and the playground’s redesign. Paramount Academy was established in 1996 by retired teachers who wanted more freedom as well as change in the public school system. The school’s improvements were made as its phenomenal teachers continued to provide a quality education. The community has provided outstanding support over the years and has made the improvements possible. Paramount continues to be a top-rated charter school with a private school feel. Paramount Academy is located at 11039 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria. For more information, call 623-977-0614 or visit paramountacademy.com.

Parents of Paramount Academy students recently helped make improvements to the building and the surrounding area. (Photo courtesy Paramount Academy)

HopSkipDrive makes transportation easier for parents BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Joanna McFarland and her neighbors were busy parents in Los Angeles who needed help shuffling their eight children to their six different schools and extracurricular activities. Four and a half years ago, they founded HopSkipDrive, which expands to the Valley on July 30. HopSkipDrive is similar to other ride-share companies, except it only services kids ages 6 and older. The drivers (called “CareDrivers”) have extensive background checks and are required to have at least five years of caregiving experience. “Phoenix metro has a lot of congestion,” McFarland said. “Phoenix metro also has school of choice and open enrollment, which makes transportation to and from the school really hard. This is a problem we can help solve.” Rides may be reserved as little as

HopSkipDrive takes its services to Phoenix on July 30. (Photo courtesy Zion & Zion)

eight hours in advance or by 7 p.m. the night before for morning rides. Families book rides through the app or online at hopskipdrive.com, then HopSkipDrive matches ride requests to a CareDriver and sends parents a picture and CareDriver profile to share with their children before the ride. Par-

ents receive progress alerts at pickup and drop-off for added peace of mind. “You can customize the ride notes, too,” McFarland said. “You can put in instructions like go in and sign my child out of school. You’ll get a picture and profile of the driver, and you can show that to the school to authorize

school sign-outs. Parents can track everything in their app. We also have a safe ride support team, live and in real time.” She said the price is “roughly the same cost of a babysitter who drives.” The service is available already in California, Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C. “Nearly 1 in 2 parents say they feel they put their jobs at risk to meet their children’s transportation needs,” McFarland said. “Parents shouldn’t have to choose between their careers and their children’s education and activities, but that tough choice is very real for countless families. HopSkipDrive wants parSEE HOPSKIPDRIVE PAGE 3

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Pendergast: The district Biswas strives to make clients feel comfortable in their skin that ‘bee’-lieves in you BY DR. LILY MATOS DEBLIEUX Pendergast Elementary School District Superintendent

The Pendergast District is focused on educating the “whole child” through research-based academics, fine arts, physical education, technology, extra-curricular programs and a full-time counselor on each campus. Leadership opportunities are encouraged for students at each grade level that include clubs, organizations, student government and community service. The district has signature STEAM academies, including Dual Language, Ethnic Studies, GCON Design and Build, Computer Science, Agriculture Ecosystems, Energy, Conservation and Efficiency, Orcutt | Winslow Architecture, Planning, and Construction, Leadership and Accelerated Math, Banner Health, Medical & Forensic Sciences, Entrepreneurship and Next Level Leadership. Character education is promoted on each campus through the Be Kind Pro-

gram. The Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Movement is working to eradicate bullying, and focus on issues plaguing youth today, by sharing positive solutions on each of Lily Matos DeBlieux. the 12 cam- Dr. (Photo courtesy Pendergast puses. Elementary School District) The district is also known for its eight-grade superintendent’s student council, which mentors and trains youth to be the leaders of tomorrow and focuses on career and college readiness and community service. Pendergast is the district that believes in you. Come join us today.

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For Dr. Atanu Biswas, being involved in the community is just as important as the success of his practice, Biswas Plastic Surgery. Specializing in a full range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, Biswas understands aesthetic priorities evolve as people progress through life. At his office at 9401 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 140, Peoria, Biswas offers reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures such as breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty and face lifts. On-site med spa treatments like laser resurfacing, Botox, fillers, CoolSculpting, microneedling with platelet rich plasma, facials, microblading and chemical peels are on the docket as well. The spa features the Jan Marini MD Skincare line. Biswas is board certified in plastic surgery and a is diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Sur-

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Medstar Academy guides students with high-quality teachers BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF A state-licensed medical training school, Medstar Academy in Peoria offers five programs — certified nursing assistant; licensed nursing assistant; pharmacy technician; phlebotomy technician; and basic life support and first aid. The fast-paced learning environment gives students the skills they need to pass their state exams. The students’ career paths are guided by high-quality teachers. Medstar Academy’s mission is to provide students with the knowledge and technical skills they need to become a valued member of a health care team, providing the kind of quality care everyone deserves. In Peoria for more than 10 years, Medstar Academy is located at 13760 N. 93rd Avenue, Suite 202, on the southwest corner of 93rd Avenue and Thunderbird Boulevard. It can be reached at 623-773-9000 or at medstaracademy.com.

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West Valley Genealogical Society and Library

Escape the heat by spending the day at the West Valley Genealogical Society and Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12222 N. 111th Avenue, Youngtown. There are more than 19,000 books, 1,900 periodicals, a computer lab, a break room, and a refrigerator stocked with cold drinks to keep genealogical researchers moving throughout the day. A donation of $5 is requested from nonmembers. For information, call 623-933-4945.

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.

Thursday July

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.

Pinochle

Play a game of Pinochle at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Novels at Night Adult Book Club

This adult book club is a great way to meet a variety of fictional and real-life characters. Talk with friends and meet new people over a book discussion from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. This month’s them is any teen or young adult book. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 8401 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7340.

Autism Society Open Jump

Families with children on the spectrum with sensory needs are invited to an indoor inflatables jump event from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. at Pump it Up, 14131 N. Rio Vista Boulevard, Suite 5. Tickets are $5. Waivers and socks are required to participate.

Saturday

Bingo

Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at

Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall. For information, call 623-773-7436.

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.

Eric Gilliam Library Magic Show

The award-winning magician Eric Gilliam will stop by the library from 10 to 11 a.m. to share his amazing talent and magic tricks at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free tickets will be available starting July 17. Due to space restrictions, there is a limit of six tickets per person. For information, call 623-773-8650.

My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Musicians Cassandra Klaphake and Sal Pavia will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra featuring smash hits like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Love and Marriage” and “It Was a Very Good Year” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane. Food and cocktail service will be available for purchase prior to the show and at intermission. Doors open one and a half hours before the show. For prices and information, call 623-776-8400.

Friday

Glow

Lasers, music and backlights will transform the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Sky Zone 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 623-979-4000.

Mini Bingo

Meet new friends over short rounds of bingo from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove, Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

International Water and Garden Showcase

A spin on traditional pond tours and garden walks, this contemporary outdoor water and garden show features a terrific outdoor Arizona living space sure to inspire future backyard projects at your home. The showcase takes place from 6 to 10 a.m. at 22767 N. 104th Lane. The displays include a lovely living fountain feature, Koi pond, paver patio, fire pit and more. To RSVP, please visit eventbrite.com.

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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 Sky Zone 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 623-979-4000.

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.

Monday

PAWS 2 Read

Blood Drive

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.

PAWS 2 Read is a program that allows children to read with therapy dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence. The program takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555. The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harley Davidson, 16130 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800733-2767.

Sunday

Early Bird Jump

The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at Sky Zone 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 623-979-4000.

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.

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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.

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.

Zumba

Instructor Akua Jithadi will lead a Zumba class at 1 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

Toddler Time embraces the energy of toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teen Movie Afternoon (Ages 12–17)

Escape the summer heat with a film screening of “Five Feet Apart” 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 rated PG-13. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Wednesday

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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.

Shuffleboard

Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove, Avenue. For information, call 623-9728372.

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 623-773-7436.

Toddler Time

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays at 10 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

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.

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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.

Card 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.

Free Ice Skating Lessons

AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages. After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.

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Fast Lane Band

Enjoy a performance by Fast Lane Band from 5 to 9 p.m. at American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove, Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

Breakfast Club Adventures (Ages 55+)

Receive transportation to Butters, a breakfast location known for its pancakes. Attendees must purchase their own breakfast. The breakfast trip is $11 and from 8:15 to 11 a.m. To register and learn more details, visit cityofpeoriaaz.perfectmind.com.

Friday Night Flights

Cool off with a fun water slide from 8 to 10 p.m. at Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard. Cost is $30. Registration is recommended. For information, call 480-466-2904.

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.

Baby Steps

Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Storytime (Ages 3–5)

Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities at 10 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

‘Get a Clue: Murder Mystery’

This mystery performance features a fun, theatrical story told by actors while participants guess the maniacal murderer and enjoy a three-course meal from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane. For prices and information, call 623-776-8400.

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‘Vegas’ comes to The Forum at Desert Harbor BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Forum at Desert Harbor recently drew scores of lucky seniors to the retirement community’s action-packed Vegas Night. Attendees anted up to a wealth of blackjack, poker and roulette table games hosted by sharp-dressed dealers from Arizona Casino Parties. High rollers cashed in their gambling chips for raffle tickets, which afforded the added chance of winning an assortment of gourmet gift baskets. An Elvis Presley impersonator, Bret Kaiser, performed some of the King of Rock and Roll’s chart-topping hits, from “Viva Las Vegas” to “Blue Hawaii.” The Forum at Desert Harbor is located at 13840 N. Desert Harbor Drive, north of Thunderbird Road at 91st Avenue in Peoria. For more information, call community relations at 623-972-0995 to book a tour of the lakefront, rental retirement community. The Forum at Desert Harbor is owned and operated by Five Star Senior Living, a division of Five Star Quality Care Inc. Visit theforumatdesertharbor.com to learn more.

The Forum at Desert Harbor residents, from left, Ruth Wallace and Shery Goodman enjoy a winning evening with Executive Director Kelly Bojorquez as a wealth of gambling games play across the retirement community. (Photo courtesy Marla Levine)

Bret Kaiser’s “Forever Elvis” tribute to the King of Rock and Roll bumped “Suspicious Minds” into believers that Elvis Presley “lives” at The Forum at Desert Harbor. (Photo courtesy Marla Levine)

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Volkswagen Tiguan SUV BY C.A. HAIRE

Peoria Times Columnist

Shopping for an SUV featuring three-row seating will present plenty of choices. Attempting to find one with a low price tag offers few choices. This brings us to the Volkswagen Tiguan. With a starting fee of only $24,000, this small vehicle has three-row seating and is rated for seven passengers. With options like bright orange paint, electronics and minor goodies, our total tab was still reasonable at $26,000. This includes a new six-year/72,000mile factory warranty. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine rated at 184 horsepower and hooked to an eightspeed automatic transmission. The fuel economy is listed at 22/29 mpg. All-wheel drive is available for maximum traction, but raises the price and uses more fuel.

The interior of the Tiguan is nothing fancy, but the materials and workmanship are good enough. All of the controls are very simple and easy to operate. The climate control consists of three plain knobs and a few buttons. The gauge cluster provides lots of useful information. The third- and second-row seats can be folded down, giving 66 cubic feet of storage space. The glove box has plenty of storage room as well. That brings us to the complaints. There are two. First, the key-operated ignition system is clumsy to use, requiring two turns to start the car instead of one. Secondly, the driver’s sun visor can slide back to block out sun rays from the side window, but the passenger sun visor will not. There doesn’t seem to be any logic to this arrangement, but that’s the way it is. We put 600 miles on this Tiguan in one week. The engine offers plenty of passing ability, and ride comfort and

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claimed by VW, so that’s impressive. In fact, for the money, the Tiguan is impressive overall. Those seeking an SUV that holds seven people without breaking the bank should give this vehicle a look.

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July 18, 2019

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The fruit of disappointment is free but costly Here is a story someone sent to me this week in my email. I think there is real wisdom in it for us. A professor in a large university and an exchange student had an interesting discussion one day. The student asked a strange question to the professor. “Do you know how to catch wild pigs?” The professor thought it was a joke. “You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come every day to eat the free corn. When they are used to coming every day, you put a fence down one side of the place where they are used to coming. When they get used to the fence, they begin to eat the corn again and you put up another side of the fence.” The exchange student went on. “They get used to that and start to eat

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again. You continue until you have all four sides of the fence up with a gate in the last side. The pigs, which are used to the free corn, start to come through the gate to eat that free corn again. You then slam the gate on them and catch the whole herd. Suddenly the wild pigs have lost their freedom. They run around and around inside the fence, but they are caught. Soon they go back to eating the free corn. They are so used to it that they have forgotten how to forage in the woods for themselves, so

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they accept their captivity.” I’m not sure if that is a true story, but it makes sense to me. One thing is for certain: it’s easier not to get into a trap than to get out of a trap. This article is for both groups of us. Let’s address the subject of disappointment using the story above to illustrate what can happen to us when disappointed. We have all been disappointed from time to time. It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” people, leaders, products, institutions and the like will disappoint us. The gap between what we expected to happen and what really happened and the aftermath has been the ruin of many a poor man and woman. If this is you, perhaps this article can jump start you in getting out of that trap. You’re not a pig. You are a person made in the image God. What you’re upset about is not who you are. Let me paraphrase what Jesus said about events and situations that create disappointment in our lives in Matthew 11 and 18. This is a life changer. “It’s inevitable stumbling blocks will come in this life but blessed are they who are not overcome by what I am doing in their life in the midst of navigating the rough emotional seas of the stumbling blocks.” In other words, in this life, poop happens. God wants these stumbling blocks to make us, not break us, sending us into the endless abyss of victimization. Pastor Alan Pateman says, “It is all too easy to give in to the ‘feelings’ of disappointment, mainly where other people or people in leadership are involved. I have learned to get over disappointment as quickly as possible; the alternative is for unforgiveness to set in, which only taints our inner focus, rendering us unavailable to be used by God any longer.” I would add disappointment can impair our ability to normally function mentally, emotionally and spiritually in all areas of life. The longer we carry the weight of disappointment, the heavier it becomes, and the more we

become trapped like those wild pigs. Disappointment, embraced over time, can turn into dissatisfaction, displeasure, distress, discontentment, disenchantment, disillusionment, disenfranchisement or frustration, and then eventual regret. The fruit of disappointment is free, but it costs us everything. The only person who gets hurt is us. Get the message? Here’s some wisdom. Get a true and spiritually accurate picture of disappointment. Disappointment happens. Not everything is perfect. It’s not the disappointment that hurts us; it’s our reaction to the disappointment. An offense is an event; being offended is a choice. When we are offended, we handcuff ourselves to the offender and take them wherever we go. The beauty of the gospel is it takes everything that is wrong with us, everything wrong we have done and that has been done to us, and turns it around by grace of God. In other words, forgive the party who offended you, causing you pain. Conversely, forgive yourself for allowing yourself to react to this offense in a way that captured you. Let the grace of God be applied to them and bring a reset to your life. There’s no future when living in the past. Exercising our God-given right to forgive is a wise choice. When you make the choice to forgive, God gives you the power and ability to get past the offender and your own issues, too. When you get better, it gets better, because God’s way is better. It’s much better outside of the pig pen.

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The Peoria Unified School District will offer its Kinder Camp and MET Maker Innovation Camps later this July. The Kinder Camp is designed for incoming kindergarten students and their families to gain the experience of school before the school year starts. The MET Maker Innovation Camp is targeted for incoming seventh- to ninth-grade students who want to explore the medical, engineering and technology field before going into high school.

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The four-day PUSD Kinder Camp helps incoming kindergarten students and their parents feel more comfortable with the first day of school. Ashley Worrell, the director of KidZone for PUSD, oversees the Kinder Camp program. She said it introduces kids to classroom routines. “We go over how to come into a classroom, what to do with all of their stuff once we get into the classroom, how do we transition to go to lunch, how do we sit on the carpet for circle time,” Worrell said. “There’s a heavy focus on classroom routines and procedures.” Worrell said there is a huge emphasis on socialization. “We also go over how to walk in a line, how do we ask for a turn, how do we wait for a turn — we just practice our social skills within a classroom with our peers,” Worrell said. “This just helps get rid of all the first day jitters for students.” Worrell said the camp makes kids excited about school. “The camp helps the kids know that kindergarten is a safe space, and they’re going to have friends there — that they are going to have a familiar face in their teacher.” It also addresses the nerves of kindergarteners and their parents. During the four days, parents will experience what it’s like to be separated from

PUSD MET Professional Academy students collaborate on a classroom project. This year, the district will host a MET Maker Innovation Camp. (Photo courtesy Barbara Coakley)

their children. “The camp runs from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., so the parents drop off at 8 a.m. so (the kids) get used to saying by to mom and dad, and then parents go back at 11 a.m.,” Worrell said. “From a parent’s perspective, it makes sense to feel more comfortable dropping off their kids on the first day because they also know what to expect. They’ve been to the campus, they’ve seen the playground, they’ve seen the classrooms and they’ve had a positive experience with their child attending the camp — it makes them feel more confident that their child is going to have a good first day of school.” Each day, the campers will have a snack that meets the food guidelines from PUSD’s food services department.

This is the fifth year for PUSD’s Kinder Camp, and according to Worrell, the program keeps growing. “I believe it started at eight schools, and now we are at 13 (elementary) schools,” Worrell said. “Every year, based on enrollment and need, we have added a few classrooms at different campuses throughout the district.” The elementary schools that host Kinder Camp programs are Apache, Country Meadows, Coyote Hills, Desert Harbor, Frontier, Lake Pleasant, Marshall Ranch, Oakwood, Oasis, Parkridge, Santa Fe, Sunset Heights and Vistancia. The first day of school for all schools in the PUSD school district is August 7. Kinder Camp runs from July 22 to July 25. The charge is $60. For more information, contact Kelli Johnson at kjohnson@pusd11.net.

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The MET Maker Innovation Camp is for incoming seventh- to ninth-grade students who want to be introduced to experiential learning in the medical, engineering and technology fields. Students will participate in hands-on projects while learning about 3-D modeling, networking and creative problem solving. Barbara Coakley, the director at the MET Professional Academy, said the camp gives kids the chance to understand how what they learn in school can be used in future careers. “They can see how some of the things in math and science they are learning are applied in areas like engineering SEE PUSD PAGE 27

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and technology as they start getting ready for high school,” Coakley said. The summer camp is organized by Peoria Unified School District’s MET Professional Academy, where students come to learn about medical-, engineering- and technology-related materials. The academy even allows high school students to earn college credit and learn transferable skills including critical thinking, project management and problem solving. The 11th and 12th graders in the academy mentor the 27 participants in the MET Maker Innovation Camp. “Our older students are excited to be a part of the camp, and in addition to introducing them to these design thinking concepts, we hope there will be some conversations between the high school mentors,” Coakley said. “When you’re getting ready to go into seventh, eighth or ninth grade, they have a lot of questions about transitioning into high school, so we’re hoping there will be those discussions as well to help mentor those students.” The camp is 9 a.m. to noon July 22

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