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Candidates for Congress list priorities BY TOM SCANLON
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NEWS..............6 Boat electrical system suspected in LP deaths
NEWS..............6 Jon Edwards appointed Valley Metro chairman
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A crowded field gets ready to battle in the Aug. 4 primary election. Rep. Debbie Lesko was the only Republican to file in District 8, which includes parts of Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Waddell, Glendale and Peoria. The primary election will have three Democrat candidates for the 8th Congressional District. The three Democrats on the primary ballot for the 8th Congressional District: Michael Muscato of Peoria, Bob Musselwhite of Litchfield Park and Bob Olsen of Surprise. Kyle Martin of Glendale filed as a write-in candidate. The Peoria Times emailed the candidates questions about priorities and styles. Here are the answers of those who responded: What neighborhood do you live in and for how long have you lived there? Bob Musselwhite I have lived in Litchfield Park in the same house for 30 years.
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Michael Muscato I’m born and raised here in this district. I live in Peoria. Bob Olsen Sun City West for four years. Debbie Lesko I live in Peoria west of 67th Avenue between Cactus and Thunderbird roads for the last eight years.
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Please briefly describe your background including any relevant education and work history. Michael Muscato I’m born and raised here in CD8. I attended Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale and Glendale Community College, where I was drafted to play professional baseball by the New York Yankees. I played a few seasons of professional baseball and hold a bachelor’s degree. For the past decade I have held a professional career as a director and crew chief in the entertainment SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 2
Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial in Peoria BY TOM SCANLON
Peoria Times Managing Editor
Hope Research Institute will be doing third-phase clinical trials on a potential COVID-19 vaccine in three Valley locations—including Peoria. According to clinicaltrials.gov, a National Institutes of Health website that tracks trials, Phase 3 trials begin soon for
Moderna’s mRNA-1273, a vaccine “being developed to prevent COVID-19.” Hope Research Institute’s Peoria location, on Thunderbird Road near the Loop 101, is listed as one of 87 “study locations” for the trial. According to Nathan Alderson, president and CEO of Hope Research Institute, “We anticipate that spots will fill quickly.
If people are interested in participating they should contact us at 602-288-HOPE or sign up online at hriaz.com/covid. “Patients enrolled in the trial will receive compensation for their time and travel.” On May 18, Moderna “announced positive interim clinical data of mRNASEE VACCINE PAGE 4
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industry overseeing multimillion-dollar entertainment projects working alongside major music artists on their world concert tours. I have also owned a small business in Glendale for the past almost eight years. Debbie Lesko I have served as the U.S. congresswoman for Arizona’s Congressional District 8 for over two years. I serve on the Rules, Judiciary and Homeland Security committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Bob Musselwhite B.A. Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Masters in Public Administration, West Virginia University, Morgantown. County administrator, Upshur County, West Virginia. Town administrator, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina. City manager, Litchfield Park. Hold airline transport pilot rating. Chief pilot for a small company in the Southeast working in the forest industry. High school social studies teacher Glendale Union High School District for 14 years.
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Bob Olsen I’ve spent my entire adult life serving the public. Coming from a blue-collar family of mostly loggers and longshoremen, I am the first in my family to graduate college, ultimately earning a law degree. I’ve held several overlapping positions throughout my professional career. I am a retired military veteran with 10 years active duty and 22 years in the Reserve, recalled to active duty twice following 9/11. I retired as a fire captain/ training officer after more than 20 years and was heavily involved in labor issues for 25-plus years as a union vice president, negotiator and shop steward. I continue to serve my community here in Arizona on the volunteer Sun City West Posse as a dispatcher and patrol officer. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Columbia College and a juris doctorate from Northwest School of Law. I’ve been married to my wife, Linda, for nearly 32 years. We have two beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and I am very proud of all of them. Why did you choose to live here? Michael Muscato I chose to live here because, to me, where you come from means something. I believe
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that our hometown and our country are always worth fighting for. Bob Olsen My father and aunt retired to Arizona in 1979. While I was stationed and working in the San Francisco area and Portland, I would travel to visit them several times a year. I fell in love with the wide open spaces and the history of Arizona. Once I retired, my wife and I fulfilled our dream of moving to Arizona. This is now our home. Debbie Lesko It’s a semi-rural area with no sidewalks or street lights surrounded by urban areas. We have flood irrigation, so we have plenty of grass and fruit trees in our back yard along with pet chickens. Bob Musselwhite I like the weather, I like the opportunity and I like the independent attitude of the people. It is also a very interesting state in terms of its history and the diversity of its people. What are the three biggest issues of this local election? Bob Musselwhite I think people are very concerned that we have governments that are not in touch with the needs of the people because our government is in someone’s pocket. There is also a concern that people are in government to further their own personal interests and not the interests of those they represent. This is an opinion that is held regardless of political affiliation. Social Security and its continuation, along with other insurance programs such as Medicare, are a big concern. People pay into these what is in effect insurance programs for decades, and they are concerned that the benefit they paid for will be there when and after they reach retirement age. Health care is a big concern. Bob Olsen COVID-19, national security and Social Security/Medicare. Debbie Lesko Growing jobs and our economy; providing quality education and tackling the coronavirus crisis. Michael Muscato The three biggest issues locally are health care, immigration reform and recovering our economy. What experience do you have with manag-
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ing spending? Debbie Lesko In my position as the Arizona state Senate Appropriations chairman, I helped guide the development of Arizona’s $11 billion budget. In my current role in the U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee, I have an informed voting role on all budget bills in the U.S. Congress. Michael Muscato For the past decade I have overseen multimillion-dollar entertainment projects that require performance and delivery standards to be met. As a small-business owner, I work on daily, weekly, monthly and annual budgets. Bob Musselwhite I was county administrator of Upshur County, West Virginia, where I managed large capital improvements for the county such as the building remodeling of the county detention facility, a large regional library, a large county recreational complex built in conjunction with the county schools, the extension of water lines into the county, preparations to build a new county airport, and other public projects built in cooperation with the federal government. As town administrator of Biltmore Forest, putting the budget together and implementing the budget were my responsibility, including property tax collection. This was done while seeing to the reforms that the mayor and town commission were elected to accomplish in public safety services. As city manager of Litchfield Park, I was handed a fiscal problem that quickly would have resulted in the insolvency of the town had fundamental changes in the way things were being done had not been changed. Namely almost all of the city functions had been placed on private contracts. Since the mayor and city council had hired me for my experience and they realized the problem, they gave me free reign to do what needed to be done to bring the city back into the black. That was accomplished by bringing most services back “in house.” Within the year, the budget that I recommended to the mayor and council and the town back in the black and we were getting reports of vastly improved services to the community. Since that time, a surplus has been built and the yearly budget has been rarely overspent. All of the initial calculations and the first budget were my work. I supervised the finance officer from there every year.
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Bob Olsen While in the military I was heavily involved with developing budget requests and allocating the funds received to best support our mission. As fire captain and training officer I submitted detailed requests for funding of my training and safety programs, and I maintained accurate ongoing spending records and planning to ensure the budget allocated covered the costs of running the training and safety programs. Frequent reevaluation of spending priorities occurred as unforeseen challenges arose during the fiscal year, requiring me to adapt to maintain the maximum level of training possible. While at JPAC, as part of the mission recommendation process, I would develop a budget to fund all anticipated costs of searching for and recovering our missing service members. The budget had to consider numerous operational challenges in dealing with foreign countries, their citizens and unanticipated costs of the mission. What new ideas do you have? Bob Olsen I will fight to improve the efficiency and capabilities of federal government. By combining three of the largest federal health
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plans (Tricare, Federal Employee Health Benefit and Medicare), each of which use the same contracted medical providers, into a single organization we can reduce the administrative costs and bureaucracy. I would revamp the funding mechanism of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) by requiring the PTO receive a payment 1% on the sale of protected merchandise. By eliminating PTO fees to the patent and trademark process, anyone with an idea or product would be able to obtain protection without cost. This would allow the office to fund expanded support of inventors and creators in getting their products to market. The federal government invests billions in the development of new products and materials without any return on the investment. When the federal government funds research resulting in new medicines or invests in the development of military equipment, the government should receive a payment equivalent to 1% of the sale of each of these items or the items protected by patent and trademark. Beyond this, there is tremendous room for consolidation and increased efficiency throughout the federal government, and I have other great ideas on how to achieve this. SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 5
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1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).” The Phase 1 trial was to determine safety in participants who received the potential vaccine. According to a Moderna release, “mRNA-1273 was generally safe and well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with that seen in prior Moderna infectious disease vaccine clinical studies.” On July 14, the NIH confirmed the first phase went well: “An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARSCoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to interim results published online today in The New England Journal of Medicine.” According to the journal publication, the vaccine triggered an immune response with mild side effects—fatigue, chills, headache, muscle pain, pain at the injection site. A subsequent Moderna press release stated the company is “on track to be able to deliver approximately 500 million doses per year, and possibly up to 1 billion doses per year, beginning in 2021.”
The first of 45 first-phase participants received the candidate vaccine in Seattle March 16. A Phase 2 clinical trial of mRNA1273 began enrollment in late May, according to NIH. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the Phase 3 vaccine trial will be a “randomized, stratified, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in adults aged 18 years and older. ... “The study is designed to primarily evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 to prevent COVID-19 for up to two years after the second dose of mRNA1273.” An estimated 30,000 will participate in the trial, which is to begin Monday, July 27, and end Oct. 27, 2022. The trial is to include “Participants who are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, defined as adults whose locations or circumstances put them at appreciable risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.” Those who are sick, pregnant or have had COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the trial. According to its website, “Hope Research Institute works with investigators across multiple research areas ... in numerous indications to provide quality health solutions.” For more information, visit clinicaltrials.gov.
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“We want to keep as many people in their homes as possible because we know that family stability, safety and health begin with a roof over someone’s head,” said Bruce Liggett, Director of Maricopa County Human Services Department. “We understand the urgency and ask for people’s patience as we try to assist as many households as we can.” The program started July 13. Assistance will be delivered through 11 local public and nonprofit Community Action Programs and Human Services Department in two areas. Funds have been allocated based on the percent of potentially eligible in each area. The county anticipates heightened demand for rental assistance with the scheduled expiration of federal (July 25) and state (July 22) eviction moratoriums as well as the end of federal Unemployment Insurance eligibility and supplemental payments at the end of July, unless extended. Eligibility is set higher than typical rental assistance programs. Eligibility starts at the Area Median Income, 300% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $65,000 for a family of
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Michael Muscato My platform lays out proposals to address immigration reform; health care reform; and provides Arizona specifically with an opportunity to drive thousands of high-paying jobs in energy production, infrastructure and environmental reform.
See next week’s Peoria Times for more questions and answers from the 8th Congressional District candidates.
Bob Musselwhite I believe the “new” ideas that I have are actually old ideas of honest service to the public that were held up high during the progressive era that followed the last Gilded Age. The success of the government is not and should not be judged by how much money those in power make for themselves using the power the people have on loan to them. Honest public service in an old idea that might sound quaint, but it needs to be brought back.
The primary election is Aug. 4. Peoria voters will consider candidates for the offices of council members in the Ironwood, Mesquite and Willow districts. The Peoria candidates are: • William Patena (Ironwood District). • Bridget Binsbacher (Mesquite District). • John Griffin (Mesquite District write-in candidate). • Jon Edwards (Willow District). The last day to mail ballots is July 29. For voter registration information or polling locations, visit the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office website at recorder.maricopa.gov/elections or call 602506-1511. The deadline to request an early ballot is 11 days before Election Day. If you miss this deadline, you can vote in-person at any Ballot Center location across the county.
Debbie Lesko I continue to work with my congressional colleagues on legislation to help get people back to work, save small businesses, help people that are out of work because of the coronavirus crisis, increase funding for health care and protective equipment related to the coronavirus, and get students back to school in a safe fashion.
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programs for riders of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. “This work of this board is critical to meet the modern transit needs of our
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority appointed Peoria Councilman Jon Edwards to serve as chairman. His one year began July 1. Previously, Edwards served as the RPTA treasurer and has served on the RPTA board since 2015. On Peoria City BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Council, Edwards represents the Willow District. Bypassed electrical safety features “I am grateful for the opportunity to may have caused the deaths of two serve as chair of the RPTA for the com- brothers at Lake Pleasant. ing year,” Edwards said. “I am commitAfter brothers Michael and Timothy ted to working with each of my fellow Miller died at the Scorpion Bay Marina board members as we work to further July 12, electrocution was a suspected improve our regional transit system.” “factor” in the deaths, according to the Valley Metro serves as the regional Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. public transportation agency, providThe Peoria Fire-Medical Department ing coordinated transit services to res- responded to a 911 call at Scorpion idents of metro Phoenix. Governed by Bay Marina. a board of elected officials represent“Originally it was thought to be a ing their member agencies, the RPTA drowning; turns out to be a possible plans and operates the regional bus electrocution accident,” said Mario system and alternative transportation Bravo, a fire department spokesman.
growing region,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “Council member Edwards’ dedicated service on the RPTA board has helped move key transportation proj-
ects forward to benefit Peoria residents and beyond. I am thankful that he answered the call to represent our city in this capacity.”
Boat electrical system caused deaths of brothers at Lake Pleasant MCSO Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez said lake patrol deputies found Michael Miller, 50, unresponsive on the swim deck of his boat. He was transported to a hospital, where he died, Enriquez said. “Michael’s brother, 53-year-old Timothy Miller, was located deceased floating under the dock,” Enriquez said. According to Enriquez, APS shut down electricity to the dock after the deaths. “On Monday morning, detectives with the assistance of the city of Peoria electrical inspector and a commercial electrician who specializes in Marina
construction were able to determine the Scorpion Bay Marina’s electrical infrastructure was operating properly and safely,” Enriquez said. “The second phase of the investigation was to determine the source of the electricity that contributed to the drowning of Michael and Timothy.” Enriquez said detectives conducted numerous tests. “This result was isolated to the electrical system of the victim’s watercraft only. No other boats or slips were affected,” he said. The victim’s boat had an electrical connection system which was not
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compatible with the marina’s system, Enriquez said. “Electrical safety features were bypassed by the intentional and improper modification of the boat’s electrical connection system. This resulted in electricity being discharged into the water around the swim platform, which is where the victims entered the water,” he said. “The Scorpion Bay Marina’s electrical system is a safe operating system and the public should not be concerned with their safety regarding dock usage,” Enriquez said. • He stressed the following safety precautions for boat owners: • Do not do your own 120-volt AC electrical work on a boat. • Hire an electrician who is familiar with American Boat and Yacht Council standards. • Use only shore power cords (common household extension cords). • Have your boat tested once a year to see if it is leaking electricity. • Don’t swim within 100 yards of any freshwater marina.
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School staff ‘concerned’ about fall semester BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF An Arizona Education Association survey reports 90% of 7,600 school employees who participated are “concerned about health issues related to teaching and learning in schools.” The association represents 20,000 school employees. More than 80% said students should stay at home until public health experts determine it is safe to return and with adequate planning and equipment to protect school employees, students and families from COVID-19. Over two-thirds opposed returning to a complete traditional school brick-andmortar learning environment. Six in 10 respondents did not feel their districts were prepared and ready to reopen schools. Nearly three-fourths said there are not enough staff and resources for school cleaning, food service and bus schedules, and 72% said there are not enough teachers to reopen schools under CDC guide-
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lines and protocols. More than half said their school districts have not established clear guidance on social distancing procedures and health screening procedures. More than 90% were concerned their colleagues, students and families will contract COVID-19—and 88% are con-
cerned about their own health and contracting COVID-19 According to AEA, 96% said smaller class sizes will be necessary to enforce social distancing, and 93% said the state should suspend standardized testing until schools return to normal school operation.
No extension of mayor term BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria City Council was going to give voters five options in November—but took two away. At a special meeting called July 9, council voted to rescind asking voters to increase the mayoral term from two years to three years and provide for cost of living adjustments for the mayor and council. On June 2, city council adopted five proposed resolutions, including the
two that it rescinded five weeks later. The three other measures, involving vacancies and using a primary election only for city candidates, will remain on the November ballot.
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Ducey needs to create long-term care safeguards BY JACKIE GOODWIN Guest Writer
Nearly half a million Arizonans are living with Alzheimer’s or caring for a loved one with the disease. Prior to COVID-19, our state was grappling with how to prepare for an astounding 33% increase over the next five years in the population impacted by all dementias. Today, as a direct result of COVID-19, we are facing dire consequences in congregate care settings—where nearly 500 high-risk sites (nursing homes and assisted-living communities) have reported COVID-19 outbreaks. More startling is the number of seniors in hospitals today. Roughly 40% of all COVID-19 hospital inpatients
are over the age of 65. We know—with age the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, that a large number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have dementia, along with other serious co-morbid conditions. Compounding the challenge is the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19 on the Latino community, with 38% of hospitalized Arizonans identifying as Hispanic. As patients slowly recover, these 2,300-plus individuals will be discharged into congregate settings where personal protective equipment is in short supply and infection control protocols are changing by the day. Gov. Doug Ducey, in his May 4 executive order, acknowledged that
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these settings “pose a higher risk for the transmission and severe outcomes associated with COVID-19,” as these are “homes for some of our most vulnerable populations.” As a volunteer advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and former caregiver for my mother, I’m calling on my state to put in place long-term care safeguards to protect residents in danger of COVID-19. I urge Gov. Ducey and legislative leaders to form a statewide interdepartmental Long-
Term Care Emergency Response Task Force to closely examine the entire continuum from home, to hospital, to congregate settings. We need a holistic view to ensure patients aren’t caught in the middle of surge activity, placing frail elders in peril when we should be protecting them instead. The Alzheimer’s Association works in all 50 states and has learnings from places like New York that Arizona can avoid. To see its comprehensive COVID-19 LTC recommendations, visit alz.org.
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Arizona Business Incubator works with nonprofits during pandemic BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Arizona Business Incubator has more than 30 nonprofits working toward helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incubator presents opportunities for youth and adults to develop in-demand skills and find sustainable
careers and employment to Peoria and West Valley residents. “If you see a need that isn’t being met in your community, we hope to inspire everyone that they can fix it as well as give them the proper tools, support, mentors and resources that are needed to execute their vision for a better Arizona,” said Carol Farabee, founder of
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the Arizona Business Incubator. The Arizona Business Incubator is partnering with UCCAN!, a workforce and educational development program for low-income and disengaged youth that offers paid online summer internships. The incubator is also partnering with Lana Cantrell, CEO of Barber Intelligence Academy. Farabee’s publishing company works with authors as a writing coach, edits and formats books. She is the author of “Marketing through Authorship,” guiding business owners on how they can increase credibility and improve business. She formed the nonprofit Young Writers Foundation to work with teenagers on building their writing skills and career development.
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Glendale single mother to receive free fence from pool safety program BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Penny Perkins saved up and bought her first home for her and her three boys in February of this year. They were ecstatic to have their own pool, and she began looking for a pool fence right away. COVID-19 had Perkins searching for a job soon after purchasing her home. Even when she had secured another position, the cost of a pool fence was far down on her list of expenses. The Perkins, named the fourth winners of the 2020 Fulton Homes Fence Patrol contest, had a pool fence installed July 1, giving the Glendale mom peace of mind while her boys safely enjoy time outside for the rest of the summer. “A pool fence was the first thing on my list,” Perkins said. “Being a single mother of three, and having them all be water babies, is a scary thing. Their love for our very own pool scares me. This fence will truly be a huge weight lifted off our shoulders.” According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 4 years of age in Arizona,
where children are drowning at twice the national rate. To date, there have been 25 deaths resulting from 64 water-related incidents this year, according to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. Several tragedies have hit Peoria and Glendale families. “At Fulton Homes, we always put families first,” said Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “One child drowning is too many, and Fence Patrol is one program that aims to reduce the stigma of Arizona being one of the top states known for child drownings. Water emergencies can happen in seconds, and we want to continue doing everything we can to prevent another family tragedy.” In its 18th year, Fence Patrol is one of several water safety-related initiatives Fulton Homes supports. The Tempe-based home builder also sponsors the “2 Seconds is Too Long” campaign, which raises awareness to watch children around the pool and gives away free swim lessons. Over the last 20 years, Fulton Homes has invested more than $2.5 million on water safety in the Valley. For more information, visit fultonhomes.com.
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Peoria Unified modifies back-to-school plans BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The COVID-19 pandemic has created a fluid situation for school districts around the state. Gov. Doug Ducey, who closed schools due to coronavirus in March, in late June ordered schools not to teach students in classrooms until Aug. 17. As such, the Peoria Unified School District, which has 30,000 students in Peoria and Glendale, will start the fall semester online. According to a letter to PUSD parents (also posted on its website), “All Peoria Unified K-12 students will start school on Aug. 5 in a Virtual Instruction model. Within the next two weeks, your school principal will contact you with detailed information about how your student will log in, what to expect for the first eight days of school, as well as more details about student laptops and internet access.” The district noted a Tuesday, July 21, PUSD governing board meeting was delayed to await further instruction from the governor. “Many families have expressed concern over choosing an option that is best for their child without knowing a definitive physical return to school date. With all of these variables, we are giving our families additional time to opt-in to the full-time virtual instruction model of our My School, My Way plan and ask that you opt-in by Monday, July 27,” said the letter. PUSD is offering two options: Classroom Instruction, which will provide “an in-person learning environment that prioritizes optimal safety measures” once students are permitted to return to classrooms. Virtual Instruction, which PUSD says is “a complete online delivery model” of-
fered using the Florida Virtual platform. According to the PUSD letter to parents, “We realize that making a choice may cause angst for families that are undecided about our two options. We also recognize that each family has a different barometer of what feels safe and what they feel is best for their child. The information you provide us on your choice will help us properly staff our programs and train our teachers accordingly on the platforms they will use for learning this year.” Classroom safety measures at PUSD include: Hand sanitizing stations will be available at every school site for use in high-traffic areas on campus. All classrooms will have access to a hand washing or a hand sanitizing station and staff will encourage proper hand hygiene as students enter and leave each classroom. Additional disinfecting of high-touchpoint areas on campus, such as countertops and door handles, will take place throughout the day. All Peoria Unified schools and sites will have a disinfectant available for all staff to utilize to conduct periodic disinfecting of all high-touch-point areas, like doorknobs, desks, counter tops, etc. Students will utilize their own school supplies and will keep their belongings separate or in their backpack throughout the day. Students will be asked to bring a water bottle or hydro-flask to school that can be refilled from one of our water filling stations since drinking fountains will be inactive. SEE PUSD PAGE 13
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Back to School Clothing Drive ramps up for another year BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Though COVID-19 created dramatic changes in education, it didn’t change the fact that elementary school children at Title I schools in Maricopa County need uniforms, backpacks, supplies and clothes. As such, Back to School Clothing Drive is as crucial as ever. “We will fulfill our promise to provide school clothing, uniforms, backpacks, school supplies and other essential items for elementary school-aged students, their families and schools, even with the challenges COVID-19 has presented,” said BTSCD Executive Director Karl Gentles. “Yes, we’ve had to adapt to the virus like everyone else while still being able to provide these essential needs to between 3,500 and 4,000 children. Even with a drop in fundraising support during this very difficult time, we are committed to our mission and to the children.” Gentles said that BTSCD, Arizona’s largest provider of uniforms, backpacks and supplies, has converted from its annual on-site distribution to 5,000 Title I students at Grand Canyon University to: • A distribution of uniforms, backpack-loaded school supplies and clothing for families from Luke Air Force Base at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Gila River Arena. • Delivering requested supplies for 2,000 students to specific Title I schools in Maricopa County. • Delivering supplies to 600 children in foster care in partnership with Arizona Helping Hands. • Delivering supplies for 400 children who may be homeless or in transition through Children’s First Academy and Sequoia Choice Charter School in Mesa. PUSD FROM PAGE 11
To limit exposure to other students and staff, elementary students will stay together throughout the day, including for breakfast, lunch, recess and dismissal. Where physical distancing is a challenge, students will be spaced out side by side. For virtual instruction students, Peoria Unified teachers will provide live lessons to students three to five times a week
Families at Luke Air Force Base and families whose children attend Title I and other participating schools had to pre-register for Back to School Clothing Drive support. “Throughout the rest of the year, we will continue providing support to other schools and districts through direct delivery of supplies,” Gentles said, adding that “we are still in need of both financial support and donations of supplies, which can be done online” at backtoschoolclothingdrive.com. Sponsors who have made significant cash and in-kind sponsorship support for the current year include BHHS Legacy Foundation, Bank of America, Arizona Community Foundation, Charles Schwab, Discover Financial, Fiesta Bowl Charities, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and Wells Fargo Bank. Bank of America, a long-time BTSCD partner, added a second cash sponsorship to underwrite the cost of this year’s school supplies since the bank could not host its annual company-wide employee supply drive. Founded in 1967, Back to School Clothing Drive is Arizona’s largest provider of new school outfits, uniforms, backpacks and school supplies to children in need. Back to School Clothing Drive provides new school outfits and uniforms, backpacks and school supplies to more than 25,000 K-6 students at more than 260 schools in 40 Maricopa County school districts. Back to School Clothing Drive operates on an annual budget of approximately $1 million with three employees, a 15-member volunteer board of directors and more than 2,500 volunteers. For more information, visit backtoschoolclothingdrive.com.
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A burglar who needed money to pay his income taxes decided to rob the safe in a store. On the safe door, he was pleased to find a note reading, “Please don’t use dynamite. The safe is not locked. Just turn the knob.” He did so. A heavy sandbag fell on him, floodlights lit the entire premises, and alarms started clanging. As the police carried him out on a stretch-
if we listen to it.” Pretty heady stuff, huh. When we cheat on an examination, tell a lie or do something that we instinctively should not do, our conscience reminds and even bothers us. Something inside of us says, “Dude, you missed it!” Of course, like the burglar above, we may have abused our conscience so much that it doesn’t bother us as it did before in the significant areas of life that bring peace and prosperity. That’s a bad sign when a person or a society gets to that point. The Scriptures reveal several types of consciences. There is a clear conscience, a good conscience and an undefiled conscience. Conversely, there is an evil conscience, a seared conscience, a defiled conscience and a weak conscience. Our conscience can only respond to the standards it was given. That’s why it’s crucial to have the best standard. After all, a conscience without God is like a court without a judge. Some believe that conscience originates from behind us, that is, from our evolution. Some believe that conscience originates from around us, that is, from society-based standards. Some believe conscience originates from within us, that is, from our upbringing or family standards. Remember, society or upbringing may give us standards, but it doesn’t give us a conscience. So, where does our conscience originate?
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er, he moaned, “My confidence in human nature has been rudely shaken.” This story illustrates the need for who I would like to introduce us to today. We may stifle it; we might quench it, hurt it or even defile it. However, we will never be able to escape it. It will be there, attaching itself to the highest standard we know inside of us. Everyone has heard it talk to us, congratulate us, convict us, remind us or try to guide us. Who and what am I talking about today? Allow me to introduce you to your conscience. Charles Wesley called our conscience “a principle within of watchful godly fear.” In the Greek language, conscience means “to know with.” Greek people, in their everyday conversation, used conscience. It meant “the pain that you feel when you do wrong.” According to the standards we have in our heart, conscience is that inner faculty that indicates to us whether our actions are right or wrong. Author Warren Wiersbe writes, “Conscience is not the law; conscience bears witness to the law. Conscience is not the standard; conscience bears witness to the standard. Conscience is judicial. Conscience does not make or pass the law. Conscience bears witness to the law.” Our conscience is our God-given guide to God’s highest, our personal best and societies best
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New PUSD superintendent brings experience, enthusiasm BY ERIN BRASSEY
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Though he started overseeing a district with over 37,000 students and more than 4,000 staff in the middle of a pandemic, Dr. Jason Reynolds is confident in the work he and his team plan for the district. He said as the new Peoria Unified School District superintendent, he wants to use his leadership to keep the students’ best interests at heart with every decision. “It’s about making sure that we are focused on students,” he said. “Making sure that we are focused on learning and that the decisions we make keep that at the forefront.” He has had six months to prepare for the job. In January, the PUSD governing board named Reynolds as the replacement for Linda Palles Thompson, who retired July 1. According to records provided to The Glendale Star, Reynolds’ base salary will be $205,000. He is eligible for performance-based incentives of up to 5% and $600 per month for car expenses. The district has elementary and high schools in Glendale and Peoria. Thompson’s retirement announcement led to a national search. Reynolds was selected over superintendents from Michigan, New Mexico and Utah school districts. He said the appreciation and support he garnered from the district staff and community has been “overwhelming.” Reynolds is originally from Newton, Iowa, and now lives in Phoenix with his wife and two kids. He said he is very excited to take on this new role in the district and feels like his past work has prepared him for the superintendent job. Reynolds has been in education for 23 years after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Central College and master’s and doctor-
trict’s first additional goal is to successfully reopen the schools either with remote learning or in person. He said a pandemic is not the ideal way he thought about beginning his new job as superintendent, but that has not shaded his high hopes for the district. “I am completely confident Dr. Jason Reynolds is the new superintendent of the Peoria Unified School in the leadership District, which serves more than 30,000 students in Glendale and Peoria. (Peoria Times file photo) that we have in our schools and ate degrees in education from Northin our district,” ern Arizona University. Reynolds said. “The leadership that He said his past leadership in we have at the teacher level, at our schools and classrooms has allowed support staff level and bringing evhim to “think globally” and consid- eryone together to make sure that we er the community and district as a put the very best plan in place to adwhole whether they are dealing with dress this challenge.” facilities, operations, curriculum or classroom instruction. Busy first year Before joining PUSD in 2019, he Reynolds has a busy plate for his worked in the Paradise Valley Uni- first year as superintendent. fied School District since the start of First, he must watch over an unprechis career in 1997. There, he served edented fall semester, which will see in many roles including assistant su- the district return to school online, as perintendent of leadership and sec- Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered classondary instruction, director of cur- rooms may not reopen until Aug. 17. riculum and instruction, principal, There will be a PUSD bond and assistant principal and teacher. maintenance and operations override “I’ve had those experiences that al- on the ballot in the fall, he noted. low me to have those conversations The district is also focusing on and provide leadership and guidance “providing and engaging in rigorous and work with the team in a way that learning environments” as well as will provide outstanding learning honoring the diversity in the comexperiences for the students,” Reyn- munity. olds said. “We do all of that by making sure With that as a main goal, Reynolds that when we make decisions we do explained he and the rest of the dis- so in a process where our entire com-
munity feels as though they have a voice whether you are a student, a parent, a teacher, a staff member, administrator, community member,” he said. Reynolds explained he does not see a need for changes in the district. But with his newfound leadership, he wants to continue Peoria’s “long tradition” of focusing on the children in the district before anything else. The district is “a really special place with a unique feeling of family,” he said. This atmosphere is created by the employees, families, students and community members. He has learned a lot in the past year working under Thompson, he said. He said his predecessor always worked with “a perspective of what is best for children”—an ideal that he shares. “Having an opportunity to work with her this past year really reinforces that and creates that foundation for leadership,” Reynolds said. He said he cherishes the opportunity to be the next superintendent and looks forward to all of the work he and his team will do. “This team is incredible. The community is incredible,” Reynolds said. “I’m really excited about the future of Peoria Unified School District.”
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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-108113 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine sand and gravel for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described land in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN E2, E2W2, SECTION 36, CONTAINING 252.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The appraised unit royalty rate of the sand and gravel has been established at $1.00 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 80,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00. The annual rent is $40,320.00. Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Right of Way and Minerals Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.az.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $80,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 80,000 tons at a unit price of $1.00 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $2,400.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $40,320.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (5) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $50,384.35 (6) Native Plant Removal Fees Years 0-5 $52,970.00, Years 6-10 $158,910.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $228,574.35 (less $52,884.35 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $175,690.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the sand and gravel and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the sand and gravel, less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(5) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $2,400.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 80,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the described lands during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from the described land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $757,776.60 upon execution of the Lease. (C) Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Maricopa County Flood Control office for details and conditions relative to this operation. (D) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the described land. A bid for less than the appraised value of the sand and gravel or by a party who has not previously inspected the site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding the described land. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Aaron Magezi (for) Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Commissioner Seal June 8, 2020 Published: Peoria Times, Jun 18-Aug 20, 2020 / 31225
ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-118079 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine sand and gravel for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described land in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN SENE, NESE, SECTION 13, CONTAINING 50.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The appraised unit royalty rate of the sand and gravel has been established at $1.00 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 10,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $10,000.00. The annual rent is $7,200.00. Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Right of Way and Minerals Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.az.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $10,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 10,000 tons at a unit price of $1.00 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $300.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $7,200.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (6) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $109,514.01. The total amount due at the time of sale is $129,514.01 (less $112,014.21 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $17,500.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the sand and gravel and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the sand and gravel, less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(5) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $10,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $300.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 10,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the described lands during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions there of. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from the described land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $30,000 upon execution of the Lease. (C) Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Maricopa County Flood Control office for details and conditions relative to this operation. (D) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the described land. A bid for less than the appraised value of the sand and gravel or by a party who has not previously inspected the site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding the described land. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Aaron Magezi (for)_Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Commissioner Seal June 8, 2020 Published: Peoria Times, Jun 18-Aug 20, 2020 / 31219
CARE AND PROTECTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DOCKET NUMBER 18CP0278CA Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex County Juvenile Court 121 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, (617) 494-4100 TO: Crystal Wallis A petition has been presented to this court by DCF – Cambridge/Somerville, seeking, as to the following children: Amadaeiz Vasquez, Angelo Vasquez that said children be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the children named herein, if it finds that the children are in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the children would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 08/13/2020 at 09:00 AM Other Hearing You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (617) 494-4100. WITNESS: Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, FIRST JUSTICE Elizabeth Sheehy, Clerk-Magistrate DATE ISSUED 06/30/2020 Published:Peoria Times, July 16, 23, 30, 2020 / 31829
SUMMONS CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, DOCKET NUMBER 18CP0278CA, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Middlesex County Juvenile Court 121 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, (617) 494-4100 TO: Any unknown/unnamed father of Amadaeiz Antonio Vasquez A petition has been presented to this court by DCF – Cambridge/Somerville, seeking, as to the following child: Amadaeiz Antonio Vasquez, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to con sent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 08/13/2020 at 09:00 AM Other Hearing You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at (617) 494-4100. WITNESS: Hon. Gloria Y. Tan, FIRST JUSTICE, Elizabeth Sheehy, Clerk-Magistrate, DATE ISSUED 06/30/2020 Published:Peoria Times, July 16, 23, 30, 2020 / 31926
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE – 30 DAY COMMENT PERIOD ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER AGREEMENTThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ” or the “State”), has negotiated a Prospective Purchaser Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Peoria, an Arizona municipality, referred to as “Owner/Purchaser.” The property is located at 10450 N 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10456 N 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; 8312 W Jefferson Street, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10440 N 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; and 8308 W Jefferson Street, Peoria, AZ 85345 (“Properties”). In the Agreement, the State covenants not to sue the City of Peoria for existing contamination at the Property at the time the Owner acquired it in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-285.01. Copies of the Agreement and all other papers related to this matter can be obtained by writing to ADEQ, Attn: Manager, Remedial Projects Support Unit, Waste Programs Division, 1110 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parties wishing to make comments regarding the Agreement must make such comments in writing to ADEQ, Attn: Manager, Remedial Projects Support Unit, Waste Programs Division, 1110 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, and reference the City of Peoria Prospective Purchaser Agreement. Comments must be postmarked no later than 28th, August 2020. IF THE STATE ENTERS INTO THE AGREEMENT, THE STATE CANNOT SUE the city of peoria FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR MONEY PAID ON ACCOUNT OF EXISTING RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT OR RELATED TO THE PROPERTY. Dated this16 day of July, 2020. Laura Malone, Waste Programs Division Director Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation, ASL interpretation, CART captioning services or disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator at 602-771-4322 or Bingham.Ian@azdeq.gov. Teleprinter services are available by calling 7-1-1 at least 48 hours in advance to make necessary arrangements. ADEQ tomará las medidas razonables para proveer acceso a los servicios del departamento a personas con capacidad limitada para hablar, escribir o entender inglés y / o para personas con discapacidades. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación de idiomas, interpretación ASL, subtitulados de CART, o adaptaciones por discapacidad deben realizarse con al menos 48 horas de anticipación contactando a Ian Bingham, Coordinador de Anti-Discriminación del Título VI al 602-771-4322 o Bingham.Ian@azdeq.gov. Los servicios de teleimpresores están disponibles llamando al 7-1-1 con al menos 48 horas de anticipación para hacer los arreglos necesarios. Published: Peoria Times, July 16, 2020 / 31932
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623-225-1930
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PLUMBING
Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES
Michael Kite
602-329-2790 “Licensed, bonded and insured” ROC #267604
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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
623.847.4600 PAINTING
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PLUMBING
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All Types of Roofing
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Your leaks stop here!
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We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
HANDYMAN
Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section!
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758 COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED
ROC#309706
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POOL TILE CLEANING
623.878.1102
SAME DAY SERVICE
POOL SERVICES
WINDOWS
AE&Sons All Complete Pool Remodeling
Senior & Military Discounts
Plastering, re-plaster & pebbles All types of custom plastering Dive-to-play pool conversion New Pool Builds We accept credit cards
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FALL SPECIALS FREE Estimates BEST Prices
ROC#179513
623-418-9941 Se Habla Espanõl
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623-522-9322 ROOFING
PHILLIPS
ROOFING LLC Member of ABM
602-505-8066 Cell
ROOFING
AFTER
30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
Pools Plastering Co. LLC
www.aeandsons.com
BEFORE
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FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
Lic# C37R122566 L37-122567
PAINTING
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
602-743-3175
WATER/SEWER/GAS
Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
480-338-4011
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602-471-2346 22 Years Experience
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367
Valleywide
CR 42 DUAL
623-873-1626
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