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Pence, Ducey support Taylor Robson at campaign rally BY JORDAN ROGERS

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he city of Peoria played host to a campaign event for governor hopeful Karrin Taylor Robson on July 22. Located at TYR Tactical, a Peoria-based tactical equipment manufacturer owned by mayoral candidate Jason Beck, the event featured guest speakers former Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Doug Ducey, as the two shared their support for the GOP candidate. “(Robson) will fight day in and day out to promote economic opportunity and to help our communities grow,” Ducey said. “She will put you first, she will put the people of

Arizona first, she will fight to make your lives better, and she will work around the clock to ensure you can provide for yourself and your families. Karrin is hands down the best person to lead our state and fight for Arizonans. “After eight years at the helm, there is no doubt Gov. Ducey knows he has big shoes to fill. But your governor knows what I Making an appearance at TYR Tactical in Peoria, former Vice know — there is only one President Mike Pence shows his support for Karrin Taylor Robson as Arizona’s next governor. (Jordan Rogers/Staff)

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Mayor Carlat responds to Legislative District 28’s censure BY JORDAN ROGERS

NEWS..............3 Arizona Autism Charter Schools opens WV campus

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ews came down July 22 that Arizona’s Legislative District 28 Republican Committee censured Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat. The committee accused Carlat’s conversations with a “sitting Democrat” as a supposed endorsement. Carlat, who is a registered Republican, responded to the censure just one day later. She said the censure is unfounded. Her response reads as follows: “Peoria is a nonpartisan city, and I am in support of members of our congressio-

nal delegation that support Peoria’s goals and objectives and work for the good of the residents of our city. “I have been a Republican my entire adult life and no one, including LD 28, has the power or authority to decide if I am good enough to be a Republican. To believe they have such power is truly un-American. It is in fact, completely contrary to the liberties that form the foundation of our great country. This kind of overreach is detrimental to the Republican Party, contributing to a fractured and weakened party, as evidenced by the fact that Arizona has two Democratic senators for the first time since 1952.

“Senator Kelly and I have had multiple discussions, in-person meetings in Washington, D.C., and by telephone about the CHIPS Act and the Federal Infrastructure Bill. Both of these pieces of legislation are critical to the future of the City of Peoria. “The CHIPS Act is a matter of urgent concern for Peoria because we have two committed employers who are waiting for the benefits contained in this legislation to begin construction in Peoria. Senator Kelly is aware of this and has been keeping me informed as to its status as a member of the Committee reconciling the

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rizona Autism Charter Schools Inc., the only autism-focused charter network in the state of Arizona, has added a West Valley campus in the city of Peoria. Set for its first day of school Monday, Aug. 1, Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) will welcome 120 students from kindergarten through fourth grade. “The new AZACS West Valley Campus is a dream come true in so many ways,” said Diana Diaz-Harrison, AZACS founder and executive director. “It will help students and families who currently commute at least one hour one way to attend school at our main Central Phoenix campus. “Additionally, it will make our specialized program for children with autism more accessible to students and families in the West Valley, who have been hungry for more school choice options on that side of town. With 1 in 41 children diagnosed with autism in our state, we know our school will make a huge impact in this community.” The purchase of the campus was made possible by a $17 million bond financing project funded by the Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc. held a campus ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 21. (AZACS/Submitted)

“I really am humbled by everyone who has believed in our mission, our population and our track record of success with kids that come to our Central Phoenix campuses. … This amazing financing is going to make such an impact for families and students on the autism spectrum that will grow in an environment where they fit in and they can thrive and create, learn and contribute to the community,” Diaz-Harrison said. “This financial investment is really driven by a belief that our kids are worth investing in.” Diaz-Harrison opened her flagship campus in 2014. The location in Central Phoenix allowed AZACS to reach a larger population of children with a need for specialized Set for its first day of school on Aug. 1, Arizona Autism Charter schooling. Schools Inc. in Peoria will start with 120 students from kinder“I really garden through 4th grade. (AZACS/Submitted) wanted a

school that was above and beyond compliance-driven public schools,” she said. “I wanted a school that was aiming for higher no matter where a child fell on the spectrum. I did everything from district schools to private schools but noticed that there wasn’t really a good choice within the school choice charter sector that focused on this growing population. “Because of this gap in exceptional programming in a school setting for kids with autism, I was inspired by my son and hundreds of other kids that were just forced to be in schools that were not a good fit.” Despite having opened that first location in Phoenix, Diaz-Harrison said it was always her “dream” to open a school in the West Valley. Inspired both by her son, who has autism, and her career in education, she lived in Goodyear and saw a void in the area for children with autism. In addition, after opening the Phoenix campus, she and her team did research and found 30% of the children enrolled in her school commuted from the West Valley. “I continued to know over the years SEE AUTISM PAGE 6

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candidate in this race who will be ready on day one to lead Arizona to even greater heights, and that is Karrin Taylor Robson,” Pence added. Ducey said he knows Taylor Robson well. The two have developed a relationship over the last 30 years, and he said she will take the “right approach” as governor of Arizona. In addition, Ducey said the timing of Robson taking over as governor could not be more critical. “Strong conservative leadership in states matters more than ever, and there’s no question that Karrin Taylor Robson is a proven conservative who is ready to lead our state on day one,” Ducey said. “She’ll fight for your safety, your individual liberties and your economic prosperity. She’s a rock-ribbed conservative that is pro-life, pro-gun and pro-wall.” Pence said Robson’s support of he and President Donald Trump during the administration’s time in office was appreciated. He called her a “champion of the conservative movement.” “She served in the Reagan administration and helped elect dozens of conservative candidates all across Arizona (and) around the nation,” Pence said. “I can tell you firsthand, no one worked harder for the Trump-Pence ticket in 2016 or in 2020.” During his speech, Pence called on

supporters of the conservative movement to support Robson during her election run. “The Grand Canyon State can continue to be a bastion of liberty,” Pence said. “People have the freedom to live and work and worship in the warm sunshine, and truthfully, it really is about freedom. That is what Karrin Taylor Robson is fighting for. Now, it is our turn to fight for her.” Taylor Robson spoke at the campaign event as well. She said this vote will be vital in deciding the future of the state. “It’s a very big day in the desert,” she said. “Between now and Aug. 2, voters will be deciding what kind of state we want and the sort of future that we want for our children.” During her speech, Robson outlined her plan to secure the border and bring tax rates down if she were to be elected as governor. “I will build on the economic successes of Gov. Ducey and offer a helping hand to our working families who are suffering under the disastrous Biden-Harris administration,” Taylor Robson said. “My plan will put surplus budget dollars to work returning a portion of these dollars to the rightful owner — Arizona families.” In addition, she discussed changing some things up in Arizona schools. “I will get left-wing politics out of

our schools, period,” she said. “Our kids will stand for the Pledge of Allegiance; they will learn to love this great country and they will learn that, yes, two plus two still equals four.” Under her platform, Robson said she knows she has a lot of work to do if elected, but she feels she can accomplish it all.

“There’s a lot more work to do. We must address our water shortages; fix our schools; stand with our police, our service members and our veterans; and build an economy that works for every Arizona family. I know it’s a full agenda, but I know that it can be accomplished with courage, conservative leadership and a common set of goals.” PT

“WHEREAS, the mission of the Republican Party in Legislative District 28 is to recruit, train and elect Republicans who support the United States Constitution, the Arizona Constitution, and the Republican Party Platform, and to hold those elected accountable to the United States Constitution, the Arizona Constitution and the Republican Party Platform; “WHEREAS, Mayor Cathy Carlat is a registered Republican in the City of Peoria; “WHEREAS, the Democrat Party is the party of high gas prices, rising inflation, increasing personal income taxes, promoting socialism in the community, preventing integrity

in our elections, aiding illegal aliens, taking guns away from law-abiding citizens, defunding police, defunding school choice options, and promoting Critical Race Theory, hyper-sexualized curriculum and gender dysphoria in schools; “WHEREAS, Mayor Cathy Carlat made an unprecedented endorsement of a sitting Democrat prior to the Aug. 2 primary election; “WHEREAS, Mayor Cathy Carlat is allowing the use of her image, her voter registration and position as mayor of Peoria to campaign on behalf of a Democrat; “THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Republican Com-

mittee of Legislative District 28 hereby formally censures Mayor Cathy Carlat and shall immediately cease support of her as a member of the Republican Party for her support for the Democrat Party while representing Peoria. “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Committee of Legislative District 28 calls on Republican voters in Peoria to heed this vote of no confidence, cease recognition of Mayor Carlat as a Republican in good standing and cease support for Cathy Carlat in any elected capacity or future election for any prospective office.” PT

Running to take over as Arizona’s governor after Doug Ducey’s term reaches its limit, Karrin Taylor Robson said Arizona residents will be deciding what kind of future they want for the state with this election. (Jordan Rogers/Staff)

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House and Senate bills. “Additionally, my conversations with Senator Kelly concerning the Infrastructure Bill have informed the water and transportation infrastructure needs that will benefit Peoria residents as we continue to grow. The needs of growing cities are much different than those of older and/or builtout cities, which is why Republican mayors such as Mayor Giles in Mesa and Mayor McFarland in Casa Grande also support Senator Kelly. “Congressional interest in our city is a great value to Peoria residents. It is unfortunate that it is so rare.” LD 28’s censure release reads as follows:

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Peoria implements Stage 1 of Drought Management Plan

In recognition of ongoing regional and statewide discussions related to the Colorado River shortage, the city of Peoria has declared Stage 1 Water Watch of the Drought Management Plan to raise awareness and encourage voluntary reduction measures. Within Stage 1, the city will reduce municipal water use at city facilities and operations by at least 5%. Thanks to Peoria’s diverse water portfolio and continued investment in water conservation programs, there is no immediate impact to the city’s ability to deliver water and, at this time, there are no mandatory water restrictions. To learn more about Peoria’s water supply, conservation efforts, and rebate programs, visit peoriaaz.gov/ droughtready.

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Register for fall sports underway Friday, July 29. Early fall sports registration runs through Aug. 24, or until the league reaches maximum capacity. The early registration fee is $80 for residents and $110 for nonresidents. The fall sports include: • Flag football — games on Friday nights, beginning Friday, Oct. 14. • Machine pitch baseball, soccer, T-ball and volleyball — games on Saturdays starting Saturday, Oct. 15. To register or for more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/youthsports.

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Bring your kids to Sunrise Pool, located at 21321 N. 86th Drive, to escape the heat with Storytime at the Pool. Storytime is a free experience and includes stories, songs, activities and lots of fun at the pool. The event is designed for children between ages 3 and 5 and takes place from 11 a.m. to noon

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Peoria Firefighter Charities hosts drive-thru backpack event

Back-to-school time is quickly approaching. Join the Peoria Firefighters Charities as it helps students prepare for the school year with the second annual drive-thru backpack event on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will take place at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. The backpack drive begins at 8 a.m. and will continue until supplies last. The backpacks and supplies are available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and students must be present to receive a backpack. For more information, visit pffc.org.

Peoria Community Center receives accessible fitness equipment

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The Peoria Community Center has received five new pieces of accessible exercise equipment, including two SciFit Recumbent Steppers, a Sci-Fit Pro 2 (recumbent cycle/upper-body ergometer), a Concept 2 Rowing Ergometer and a Life Fitness Elliptical. The recumbent steppers and cycle are step-through designs. This makes it easier for anyone, regardless of ability, to step in and take a seat. These machines also feature removable seats and ramped platforms. The fitness equipment includes technology that allows wheelchair users to connect to their various assistive devices. The community center also retained a rower and elliptical for residents who are able and looking for a more intense cardio workout. For more information about the community center, visit peoriaaz. gov/government/departments/ neighborhood-and-human-services/ community-center. PT

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that there was an unmet need in the West Valley,” Diaz-Harrison said. “It was always my original dream to have a West Valley school to attract autism families from Avondale, Tolleson, Goodyear.” Though the Peoria campus is currently a kindergarten through fourth grade school, it will add grade levels through the enrolled students’ senior years of high school as they age with the school. In addition, unlike other autism-focused schools throughout the Valley, AZACS is tuition free. “They get this world-class, autism specialty-focused school, and all they need to worry about is getting their kid there,” Diaz-Harrison said. “It is part of our mission to be accessible and tuition free so that a family’s demographic background is not a barrier to accessing the school. “We’re a nonprofit, we’re a charter and we’re tuition free, which really eliminates barriers for families who already have a challenging journey

when they know that their child has more needs than most. At least paying for school is not one of those worries.” Despite having just cut the ribbon on its second campus, Diaz-Harrison said she and her team are constantly doing “market research.” She will never rule out adding more campuses to meet the needs of autism families. “We are excited to open this school and are open to growing our network to meet community demand and community need,” she said. “Every autism family should have the option for the highest, most enriching education that is differentiated to their child that is accessible and tuition free. “So, we are not planning to stop growing our network. We plan to answer the call of the community and open sites wherever kids really need them.” For more information on Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc., or to fill out an application for enrollment for the future, visit autismcharter.org. PT

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ead. Last. Good grief, who are the mental giants (idiots) from Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) who ranked Arizona as the worst place to live in our country? Yep, that’s right. Guess we must all be losers for living in this wretched state, with last-place rankings in health care, environmental quality, crime, inclusiveness and education. The writer snidely said, “Just having the Grand Canyon is not enough.” Geez, not sure what these folks at CNBC are smok-

ing, but since we are about the fastest-growing state in the nation and new businesses are investing billions here, this report is a bunch of rubbish! Vermont ranked No. 1. They have great maple syrup, yet I think the ranking system is a bit off. Texas is evidently another horrible place to live, so I’d say the entire “study” is one big farce. No state is perfect. They all have certain charm and many problems. Arizona can improve. But the worst place to live in the country? No way. So why live in Arizona? This was the question I was asked with great frequency while in San Diego. Usually, I just smile and shrug it off. From the waiter to the grocery clerk, everyone seemed interested in why a person of

sound mind would want to live in our heat. I was a little bit insulted! Why does everyone assume all of Arizona is in triple digits all summer? The owner of the local coffee shop in Imperial Beach wondered out loud what “hell on earth” would feel like living in Arizona in the summer. A customer chimed in that he drove through Phoenix one July day, parked his car, and burned the skin off his hands when he got back in it and touched the steering wheel. I pointed out that Prescott is pretty cool and that Californians are moving to Arizona in droves, but no one cared. The man I rent the beach house from said he can’t understand how people survive the heat in an Arizona summer.

He then asked, “Why live in misery?” I told him (with a straight face) some folks like misery; seek out punishment; and love dust, drought, haboobs and prickly cactus. I went on to add some people like frying eggs on the sidewalk. The poor man didn’t talk to me much after that conversation. Where else can you sit and watch the monsoons roll in and relish a thunderstorm? Sunsets are the best in the world, right here in our backyards. Our wildlife is abundant, the mountains are beautiful and, if Phoenix is hot, we have the high country. A surfer told me that without a beach and a wave, life wouldn’t be worth living. I said SEE RUBBISH PAGE 8

CNBC state rankings say a lot about the network BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

his week we ponder the greatest mystery in the 110-year history of the Grand Canyon State. No, not how does a noxious fraud like Kari Lake lead the Republican gubernatorial field in 2022, according to multiple polls. I’m talking about Arizona’s other great mystery. Namely, if this state is such a wretched place to live — as proclaimed yet again recently by the folks at CNBC television — then why do so many people keep moving here? My hypothesis follows, but first we should delve into CNBC’s analysis, released last week. As the network tells it, “We put the

states through an unprecedented 88 metrics in ten categories of competitiveness,” all to crown America’s best states for business and 10 worst states in which to live. On the positive side, Arizona ranked 34th for business. On the negative side, we’re dead last in states to call home. CNBC correspondent Scott Cohn’s Arizona write-up started off with a super clever “It’s a dry heat” reference before knocking the state for having “some of the worst air quality in the nation,” which stresses our “poor health care system, short on hospital beds and staff.” In a nod at balance, Scotty touted Arizona’s “stunning natural beauty and top-notch cultural and recreational attractions.” However, “that comes at a stiff price in America’s worst state to live in.” I contacted Scott to discuss his

hometown, the hippie dippie central California enclave of Santa Cruz. Just FYI, in Santa Cruz the average monthly rent on a studio apartment doubled over the last year to $2,500, according to the website Zumper. Santa Cruz’s violent crime rate is 31% higher than Arizona’s, according to the Best Places website, while the property crime rate is 12% higher. Of course, all the maiming and stealing may be explained by Santa Cruz’s stratospheric cost of living — approximately double Arizona’s, according to Best Places. Sadly, Scott did not get back to me before my deadline. I hope he’s OK, living in such a hellhole. As far as the CNBC survey, I’m of two minds. One, let’s hope the 100,000 people planning a move to Arizona this year read it and stay home. All that migra-

tion is driving up the cost of housing and goods, plus hurting everything from traffic to air quality to the wait time between holes on one of Arizona’s 500 golf courses. Then there’s my other theory, which explains the mystery of Arizona being ranked so miserably, yet remaining so popular to new residents. It’s simple: While CNBC’s “unprecedented 88 metrics” sound impressive, their made-up criteria have zero to do with why people choose a home. Put simply, their analysis is all about the brain, crunching “empirical data,” while human beings choose homes with the heart. When was the last time you asked someone, “Hey, what brought you to Arizona?” only to have them respond, “Well, I ranked my top choices on 88 SEE RANKINGS PAGE 8

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It’s the same with TV channels. Maybe that’s why CNBC ranks 44th in the TV ratings, right behind Nick Jr., and with half the audience of the Game Show Network. I guess it’s tricky to outdraw Gene Rayburn and reruns of “Match Game” — even though Gene’s been dead since 1999. Apparently, fake state rankings aren’t doing the trick. PT David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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that I’m happy for him. It’s good to feel passionate about where you live! It’s a great thrill to have a wild ride on a longboard, skimming the tops of waves. Living in Arizona is a different type of ride. I love Arizona. No surfboard required, and last-place ranking rejected. We know why we’re here. Enough

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n June 2022, 343 MLS listing sales closed in Glendale and 301 in Peoria. Not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow, there are 664 active and available listings in MLS in Glendale and 585 active listings in Peoria. In total, there are 13,157 active listings in Maricopa County, and we have almost two months’ worth of housing sales inventory for the first time since June 2019. According to The Cromford Report, the average number of days a listing

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he annual Biz2Biz Expo is back, offering locals an opportunity to showcase their businesses as well as the products and services they provide. And time is running out to secure booth space. The deadline is Friday, July 29. Hosted by the West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance — a collective of the Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg chambers of commerce — this

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year’s expo is set for 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale. Vendor setup will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the day before, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Biz2Biz Expo includes a cash bar, prizes, and plenty of time for networking with businesses and leaders from throughout the West Valley. The event is free to attend and open to the public, and, according to the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, it draws more than 500 people. PT

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Arizona Coyotes enter rebuild mode with 3 first-round picks BY MARCOS GRANDA MARTINEZ Cronkite News

hree weeks ago, the Arizona Coyotes had a busy night in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft with three picks — tied for most in the league with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Coyotes are in full rebuild mode. Not only have they examined the future of their roster, but also of the franchise since the June announcement that a new arena will be built in Tempe after problems with the Gila River Arena. For now, they will play in the ASU Multi-Purpose Arena. From the new location, the Coyotes will closely follow Logan Cooley’s career at the University of Minnesota. Arizona selected the center with the third pick in the draft. He already started training at the Ice Den in

Bill Armstrong stands with the Arizona Coyotes’ three 2022 NHL Draft picks Logan Cooley, Conor Geekie and Maveric Lamoureux. (Arizona Coyotes/Submitted)

Scottsdale at the Coyotes’ development camp but will spend time in the NCAA before turning professional.

The other two picks come from Canada. During draft night, the Coyotes traded to move up for the 11th

pick, choosing center Conor Geekie out of Strathclair, Manitoba. Arizona also traded up for the 28th pick to select Maveric Lamoureux, who went viral on social media for an awkward moment from his parents. On July 11, all three players were introduced alongside Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong, who showed excitement about the rebuild. “We felt really, really good about the fact that Logan was there at (pick No. 3) for us,” Armstrong said. “Then, we were able to move to get to Conor and then Maveric was our last one where we moved up with the Edmonton pick and it all worked out. You want to walk out of the draft with players that you love, not like, and we were able to do that.” After the introductory press conferSEE COYOTES PAGE 15

Cardinals welcome fans to training camp ahead of the 2022 season BY DOYOON KIM

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he Arizona Cardinals are inviting all fans to their open training camp practices at State Farm Sta-

dium. The first open practice will be Saturday, July 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. as part of the NFL’s Back Together Saturday initiative. Fans can reserve free tickets at azcardinals.com/camptix, and individuals can get up to four tickets per practice. Fans will be required to show their digital tickets for entry into the stadium. The ticket zone is located on the east concourse, outside section 135. Call 602-379-0102 or log onto azcardinals. com/tickets for more information. The team practice on July 30, as well as Saturday, Aug. 6, are scheduled as

the annual Red & White Practice. There will be open seating available on the stadium’s east side in the lower level for fans to watch the players on the field. Additional lower bowl seating will be provided for the two special practice events. At the Kids Interactive Zone, fans ages 5-12 will have the opportunity to interact with the players and engage in activities. Activities include a quarterback toss, 40-yard dash and mini-field goal kick. All children who wish to participate must be accompanied by an adult or guardian and sign a release. Children will have the opportunity to get autographs by players after practices along the lower field walls. Big Red and Cardinal cheerleaders will also be signing autographs on the south bridge. Wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Chil-

dren’s Autograph Experience table at the entrance of the Kids Interactive Zone. The Children’s Autograph Experience will not be available on Back Together Saturday or the Red & White Practice. In addition, fans can snap selfies in front of team-themed backdrops and oversized props at several selfie-stations located throughout the stadium. Stadium concessions will be open for food and beverages, offering classic fare and new items ahead of the 2022 season. Cardinals merchandise will be available at the Arizona Cardinals Team Shop by Hyundai gate 2 for purchase. All concession and team shop sales are cashless. Parking will be available on the east side of the stadium and will open 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of practices. Guests are advised to use the green entry off 91st Avenue.

For the two special events, Back Together Saturday and the Red & White Practice, additional parking will be available on the west side of the stadium. Fans will enter State Farm Stadium through Bud Light Gate 3 located on the east side of the stadium or the Arizona Cardinals Team Shop at the north end near Hyundai Gate 2. For practices on July 30 and Aug. 6, fans can enter through BetMGM Gate 1 on the west side of the stadium. Gates will open 30 minutes before the start of practice. The Cardinals’ training camp schedule can be found at azcardinals.com/ cardscamp. Practice times are subject to change and fans are encouraged to visit the Cardinals’ official website azcardinals.com/cardscamp and follow @azcardinals on Twitter and on Facebook for up-to-date information. PT

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ence, Cooley and Geekie suited up on the ice for the first time as Coyotes players during the development camp. “I’ve been looking forward to getting on the ice since the draft,” Cooley said. “I’ve been wanting to skate with all the other prospects and the people that have been invited to this camp and getting to know everyone, so I’m really looking forward to getting out there.” Lamoureux did not practice due to undisclosed reasons but took advantage of the opportunity “to watch the guys” and “try to learn.” It was not an easy start to his NHL tenure for Geekie. The Canadian prospect was injured in the first practice of development camp after bumping into the boards on a challenge with a teammate. Before going on the ice, he showed excitement to reunite with someone from his province. “I think for me rooming with Ben McCartney is pretty cool to me being

Bill Armstrong expects the picks to continue growing outside of the development program, saying, “We’ll evaluate after the season.” (Arizona Coyotes/Submitted)

a Manitoba boy,” Geekie said. “He’s gone through it; he knows what it takes. One of the hardest workers I’ve known and played against, so again, like Bill (Armstrong) always says,

you got tons of resources here. It is a very special place, and I’m looking forward to using them all.” Geekie certainly took advantage of his time and the Coyotes resources

in camp and signed a three-year entry-level contract July 18, the team announced two days later. While Coyotes fans will not see some of their latest draft picks in team gear this season, Armstrong told Cronkite News what he expects from the three players while they still develop and the franchise goes through its rebuild. “They’ve gotta grow a little bit, they’ve gotta go back to their junior clubs and college clubs, have good years, and then we’ll evaluate after the season,” Armstrong said. “We were really excited just about the potential that all three of them can have. “Logan Cooley has got the ability to be the No. 1 center, and Geekie a No. 2, and the big man Maveric Lamoureux on the back side, at 6’7” … they’re hard to find.” For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org. PT

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Imagine Schools strives for students to reach potential BY ALISON STANTON

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hen Imagine Schools opened its first campus in Arizona in 2002, it had one key goal in mind: for every student to develop their character as much as their comprehension of the curriculum. Twenty years later, Imagine Schools continues to embrace this core value at its 14 campuses throughout the state, including metropolitan locations in Phoenix and Mesa and as far west as Buckeye and southeast as Coolidge. As noted by Frank Stirpe, director of operations and community development, the approximately 8,000 pre-K through 12th graders who attend the nonprofit public charter school are taught much more than the traditional three Rs. “Students learn the ABCs and 123s,

but we also focus on the whole child, so we also teach things like character development so that when they leave school, they will be productive members of our society,” he said. Everyone who works at Imagine Schools shares these values and is empowered to be part of this learning process, he added. Clara Thigpen, regional academic director, said in addition to using a standard based curriculum at the 13 brick-and-mortar campuses and one online academy, each Imagine Schools campus has autonomy to support individualized student learning through various instructional approaches. Children learn best when learning is interactive This approach, Thigpen said, and fun. Here, children at Imagine Buckeye are means each Imagine Schools learning science in an interactive, collaborative campus is unique. However, environment. (Imagine Schools/Submitted) all Imagine Schools across the

country have common shared values. According to Thigpen, every campus shares several common threads, including a warm and welcoming atmosphere. “We also teach critical thinking, creative problem solving, and employ technology as learning tools on each campus,” Thigpen said, adding that students are all encouraged to reflect and collaborate as they exchange ideas with their peers. Because of Imagine Schools’ value-based culture combined with its positive atmosphere, many families are eager to register all their children in Imagine Schools. “It’s extraordinary when families have all their siblings attend Imagine Schools because they want that family type of atmosphere. Parents, teachers and students alike remember our positive learning environment,” Thigpen SEE IMAGINE PAGE 20

Edkey Inc. Family of K-12 Schools earns Cognia system accreditation BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

dkey Inc. Family of K-12 Schools, also known as Sequoia Schools, earned system accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers. Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts and charter school support organizations that meet rigorous standards that focus on productive learning environments, eq-

uitable resource allocation that meet the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means the system and all of its schools are accredited and that Edkey is recognized across the nation as a school system that meets Cognia Standards of Quality and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. “Systems accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Edkey and each

of our schools a nationally recognized mark of quality,” said Mark Plitzuweit, Edkey chief executive officer and president. “It demonstrates to our communities our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.” To earn accreditation from Cognia, a school district or charter school support organization also must implement a continuous process of improvement

and submit to internal and external reviews. School systems in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term. Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and chief executive officer of Cognia, stated, “Cognia System Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. The SEE EDKEY PAGE 20

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West-MEC welcomes Spurgeon as superintendent BY SCIANNA GARCIA

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ollowing Greg Donovan’s departure from West-MEC, former Major League Baseball player Dr. Scott D. Spurgeon has stepped in as superintendent. West-MEC is a career technical education public school district serving 12 public school communities in the north central and western portions of Maricopa County. As incoming superintendent, Spurgeon will lead funding initiatives for programs and supervise methods of teaching, while staying abreast of current and future economic development trends. He will also maintain systems to ensure the school district’s financial health. Along with his new career path, Spurgeon is also adjusting to his new home here in the Valley, where he recently moved from St. Louis in June. “I am very excited about this oppor-

tunity,” Spurgeon said. “I am committed to continuing the tradition of academic excellence for West-MEC student and adult learnDr. Scott D. Spurgeon ers, and look forward to working with all our community stakeholders and collaborative partners to make the West-MEC experience No. 1 in America.” In his last role as superintendent for Riverview Gardens School District, an urban district of 5,750 students located in St. Louis, Missouri, Spurgeon oversaw all district operations and led initiatives to connect students to technical and certificate careers opportunities. In 2020, Spurgeon received the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Missouri State Su-

perintendent of the Year Award. The following year, Spurgeon was elected by MASA membership to be one of five American Association of School Administrators Executive Governing Board members for a three-year term. Spurgeon has taken the reins from Donovan, who served for more than 42 years in the education industry and 20 as West-MEC’s founding superintendent. Spurgeon earned a Doctor of Education from St. Louis University, a Master of Educational Administration from Northeastern State University, and an education specialist degree from Oklahoma State University. Previously, Spurgeon was a catcher, first baseman and designated hitter for the Houston Astros. As an Arizona transplant, Spurgeon is poised to continue West-MEC’s mission of preparing students today for tomorrow’s careers. Spurgeon added, “The opportunities West-MEC provides for high school and adult students are second to none.”

Spurgeon said his goal in the coming weeks is to spend some time listening and learning from the West-MEC community, staff, businesses and industry partnerships to determine where WestMEC is at as a career-readiness institution. He added that he wants to get a thorough understanding of West-MEC to find out how to service the community in ways which have seen positive results. “I’m very well known for strengthening collaborative and community connections to benefit the students, parents, staff, and the business and industry that we serve,” Spurgeon said. “I also have a great strength in being what I call a convener of resources. We want to continue to provide credentialing and certifications and training and the program services that we need for our learners in our community. There are ways in which we can sometimes utilize scarce resources and provide SEE SPURGEON PAGE 18

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programs and services for our kids.” Spurgeon has made a commitment to find ways to improve West-MEC and make it a better place for all learners and industries, and to form partnerships with state local officials to continue to strengthen the commitment to its students and local communities. “One of the major focuses for myself and for our leadership team is going to be really to refocus back on our strategic plan to find out what’s most important for us as West-MEC to provide programs and services to our adult and our student learners.

“I think there’s real power in our learners achieving their industry credentials and certifications. And really, that ensures that they have the skills to be employable for business and industry and that ultimately leads to future economic development for our entire region. “What I’m after is a highly trained pipeline of available workforce members that will, you know, attract and retain business and industry in the West Valley and bring more jobs to assist with providing economic stability for large families.” PT

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Sponsored by the Glendale Kiwanis Club, the Glendale Elementary School District is hosting a Stuff the Bus with School Supplies event where anyone can donate school supplies to assist GESD students start off the year right. School supplies include, but are not limited to, rulers, crayons, markers, erasers, pencils, pens, scissors, highlighters, binders, glue sticks, notebook paper, etc. The drive will be Saturday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter at 5605 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale.

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rowing up, most viewers had their favorite game show, whether it involved newlyweds, shoppers, audience member contestants or trivia geniuses. Watching at home, these fans laughed along at corny jokes, tried to answer tough trivia questions, and pictured themselves playing the games featured on TV. Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of Jeffrey Finns’ and Bob Walton’s show “Game Show” provides an interactive theater experience while giving fans a glimpse at some of the action backstage. The production will run from Friday, July 29, to Sunday, Aug. 14. The show is set during a “live broadcast” of a fictional game show, in which the drama behind the scenes between the host and crew comes to light. During the production, viewers become studio audience members, with some being called to play trivia-based games and win prizes. The production stars Jamie Michael Parnell as game show host and former soap opera star Troy Richards; Tim Shawver as director Cliff Andrews; Lionel Ruland as executive producer Tyler Scott; Melody Lieberman as line producer Ellen Ryan; Tyler Mell as assistant producer and warm-up man Steve Fox; Isaac Wesley Wilson and Darren Scott Friedman as cameramen Gerry Smith and Joe Maguire; and Bennett Curran as production assistant Johnny Wilderman. The show is being directed by Ken Urso, a director, actor, teaching artist and dramaturge who has worked with theaters across the country. In New York and regional theaters, he has directed shows such as “Amicable Parting,” “Kidnapping Laura Linney,”

In Arizona Broadway Theatre’s production of “Game Show,” Jamie Michael Parnell will star as game show host Troy Richards. (Jamie Michael Parnell/

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“Game Show” is the first production Ken Urso is directing with Arizona Broadway Theatre. (Ken Urso/ Submitted)

“Never the Sinner,” “Always… Patsy Cline,” “The Producers,” “Matilda the Musical” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” In 2014, he directed the world premiere of “The House of Murgatroyd,” an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddygore,” for the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Harrogate, England. He is currently in the process of co-founding a new theater company in Santa Rosa, California. Urso’s first stint with Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT) was in summer 2021 for “The Spitfire Grill,” in which he acted as assistant director. He hasn’t directed any production like “Game Show” before, but as an actor in New York, he was part of an interactive show called “Gay Camp” for six years. “It was like playing tennis with the audience,” Urso said. “They will hit something at you, and you have to be

able to hit it right back.” He said “Game Show” has brought back memories of game shows he grew up watching as a kid. The show is set in the 1970s and is inspired by a number of popular game shows from that time. “I grew up watching the Game Show Network,” Urso said. “I was watching these shows like ‘The Price is Right,’ ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ and even ‘Match Game.’ I think it’s so nostalgic. It doesn’t matter how old you are. You could have grown up watching it live or as reruns. There’s just something about that time period, the cheesiness of the game show hosts, the contestants just being so excited. I thought it was a great opportunity to have a lot of fun.” The hair, makeup, costume pieces such as bell bottoms and slang from the time period will help create the illusion of it being in the ’70s. For this production, it was important

to find actors who have strong improv skills, especially for roles such as show host Troy Richards. Urso said many of the actors in the show will engage with the crowd. “There are portions of the script that just say, ‘Interact with the audience,’” Urso said. The show uses video projections to create the illusion that it is being shot live, with moments where audience members appear on camera. The cameramen do the taping along with acting in the show. For rehearsals, Urso invited guests from the ABT staff to come in and interact with the cast like a studio audience. “There is a very specific story that is told,” Urso said. “There is a backstory that is going on while the show is filming, so that’s pretty set. But these moments where it’s the lighting round, we have to practice being open and responding to what the audience gives us.” Viewers have a chance to learn about the romances and power dynamics within the show in scenes where the characters interact with each other. “Every time we go to the commercial break, you see the story play out onstage in front of you,” Urso said. “The characters aren’t aware that the audience is watching that, but it’s happening.” PT

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Live Music at Winery 101 Peoria THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Winery 101 Peoria pairs vino with live music this month. Anyone is welcome to join, and reservations are not required. From 5 to 7 p.m., wine by the glass is $1 off, and bottles are 10% off during the live music performances. Tastings will not be available during the live music. Winery 101 Peoria, 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 101, Peoria, 5 p.m., free, winery101. com

Friday Flicks JULY 29

Located in its Willow Room Theater, the Peoria Main Library is hosting a free movie event mainly aimed for adults. Children and teens are welcome, but those under 13 cannot attend without an adult. It is advised to take note of the rating of the movie prior to attending. Attendees at R-rated movies must be at least 17 years old. Movie genres and ratings will vary. The showing set for Friday, July 29, will be the film “The Light

Between the Oceans.” Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, free, noon, peoriaaz.gov

“Game Show”

JULY 29 THROUGH AUG. 13 Set during a “live broadcast” of a fictional, long-running TV game show, “Game Show: The Comedy Play” places the theater audience in the role of the TV studio audience, in which members are picked as the contestants to play the trivia-based game and win actual prizes. In addition to watching and playing during the “broadcast,” the audience also witnesses all the backstage, backstabbing antics “behind the scenes” that go on during the “commercial breaks” of “Game Show.” Set to hit production at the Mainstage Theatre, dinner/show and performance tickets are now available for purchase. Cocktails will also be available at the lobby bar. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, see website for ticket pricing, start times vary, azbroadway. org

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Momma’s Organic Market JULY 30

Featuring food trucks, local artisans and fresh produce, this weekly farmers market gives locals the chance to shop local and shop fresh. Taking place near Dillard’s, new vendors grace this event weekly. Admission is free, and furry friends are allowed if they’re on a leash. Cash and cards are accepted as methods of payment, and the market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Peoria, 8 a.m., free, arrowheadtownecenter.com

Tuesday Night Acoustic Jam Sessions AUG. 2

The Peoria Main Library is hosting a biweekly free acoustic jam session. Anyone interested in the opportunity to make music with other fellow musicians has an hour to do so. All skills levels are welcome. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, free, 6 p.m., peoriaaz.gov

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Ask a Master Gardener AUG. 6

Have questions about your garden? Volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will be available to answer questions for the public regarding plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis, among other topics. Those who are interested may bring insect specimens for advice and identification. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 11:30 a.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

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The beloved children’s book series “Junie B. Jones” gets a look at the stage in Peoria. Brought by Theater Works, the musical will bring four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books to life in a world created specifically for Broadway Junior performers. The show joins Junie B. on her first day of first grade. With new friends, a possibility of needing glasses, a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” first grade could not be any more exciting. Located at the Gyder Theater, tickets start at $22. Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, tickets start at $22, 7:30 p.m., 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org PT

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It’s important to live loved in unloving times faith, hope and love. The shepherdess moved from living to be loved to living from being loved. There’s a big difference there. The king’s unconditional love transformed the shepherdess’ mindset about herself. She thought, “I’m ugly.” He thought, “You’re beautiful.” She thought, “I have a terrible past.” He thought, “You have a great future.” She thought, “I’m poor. I have no money.” He said, “You’re wealthy. I’ll give you ornaments of gold.” She thought, “I’m a lowly shepherdess.” He thought, “You’re a queen.” She thought, “I’m unclean from sin.” He thought, “You are now whiter than snow.” She thought, “I was condemned and ostracized by my family.” He thought, “There’s no condemnation in my family.” She thought, “I’m unworthy.” He thought, “You are worthy.” She thought, “My house is a dirty field.” He thought, “Your house is now the king’s chambers.” She thought, “I’m bad.” He thought, “You’re good.” The four basic human needs for peo-

ple to prosper in their souls are significance, acceptance, love and security. Most people live to be significant, not from being significant; to be accepted, rather than from being accepted; to be loved, rather than from being loved; to be secure, rather than from being secure. That’s where the shepherdess was living before meeting the king. After the transformational encounter with the king, she moved to living significant, accepted, loved and secure. And how her soul prospered. Why? She had the correct IP address. So, what does IP mean? It’s living from your God-given identity and purpose, rather than for some human-made fake identity and purpose. When you know your worth, you will stop giving discounts. Do you see how this real-life example relates to you and me in a way most everyone can connect with? The king dismounted from his royal horse and met the shepherdess where she was. Then he took her up to where he SEE LOVED PAGE 25

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was. That is what God did for us; God is the king. We are a type of shepherdess. The Bible says we can love because God first loved us. Just like the shepherdess and King Solomon, we awaken to our actual worth, identity and value by God awakening us to what we mean to God. We don’t deserve it. We can’t earn it. Our part is to believe it and then receive it, just like the shepherdess did. Why do we need to know God loves us? Pastor Mike Bickel said: “We will never have more affection or passion for God than we understand that He has for us. Likewise, we will never be more committed to God than we understand that He is committed to us.” Hello? Did you know there is a maternal side to God? Mark Twain captures God’s maternal side in this writing about motherhood. “Being a mother is not about ‘birthing a child into the world.’ Rather, it is about repeatedly ‘birthing into the child’ a steady sense of their inestimable worth, a prized understanding of

their authentic self, a conviction that the impossible perfect life is largely the stuff of myth, and an utterly unwavering belief that the cold actions of men never represent the warm heart of God. The relentless act of birthing these things into the innermost soul of a thirsty child makes a woman a mother. The child you hold in your arms is your gift to a future that you will not see.” King Solomon birthed the maternal side of God into the shepherdess (and us, too). That’s how you live loved in unloving times. PT Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com. For more info, see nationstrategy.com.

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s part of the state’s Civics Matters Arizona program, the Cardinals partnered with State Farm to send 241 students and 30 chaperone teachers on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. The students, who are entering grades 9-12, represented 46 Arizona schools, 20 school districts, 11 cities and four counties. While at the nation’s capital, the group attended multiple workshops while also touring historical landmarks such as Arlington National Cemetery, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Capitol Hill and the Smithsonian National Museum. They also visited the memorials honoring Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. For Cardinals Chief People Officer Shaun Mayo, the initiative, which spawned from a conversation between team owner Michael Bidwell and Gov. Doug Ducey, fell perfectly in line with the three pillars of what the Cardinals try to be as an organization — a championship team on the field, a champion in the community, and an overall championship organization. “It played right into our social justice initiatives,” Mayo said. “We know that a lot of things happen locally, and so it was a cool way to try to get students inspired about getting involved in their local communities to help make a positive change. A lot of that was the inspiration; our continuing commitment to the community and figuring out ways to utilize our assets to really do good in the community.” For the trip, the Cardinals provided

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its team plane to transport the group to Washington, D.C. Mayo said putting the trip together and getting to see the response was incredibly rewarding. Mayo said for many of the students on board, it was their first time having been on a plane. Others had never even been out of the state before. “It is some of the most rewarding work that we do, is anytime we get an opportunity to really impact the community or impact the future,” he said. “It always feels great to be able to be a small part of hopefully making a positive difference in anyone’s life that we impacted. The work we do in the community is so important to the fabric of our organization that it’s just super, super rewarding.” Mayo said he sees many of these students using this experience as a motivator to get involved in their communities. “The relationships and the friendships that were formed, I believe, will last a lifetime,” he said. “I believe that

this trip has inspired several of them to potentially get involved at a deeper level in their communities. … When I look at some of the feedback from the students, some of this probably changed their perspective, in terms of the role that they play in their local communities.” The experience also featured some star-studded guests. At the send-off event at 44th Street Station, the team’s entire rookie class, as well as DeAndre Hopkins, made appearances. Mayo said the superstar wide receiver hung around with the students for about 30 or 45 minutes. “We’re just excited to be able to provide that experience for folks and get them up close and personal with one of our players,” Mayo said. “He took all of the attention pages when he showed up to the events. I know they were super excited about it.” Isaac Morales, one of the 241 students who took part in the trip, said if given the opportunity, he would abso-

lutely do it again. “It was a very nice experience,” said Morales, 14. “(Washington, D.C.) was really beautiful. I loved looking at the memorials and the museum, so it was really amazing. “I feel like it was a good opportunity for people to learn about the government and get a chance to explore and learn more about our history.” Morales is very appreciative of the Cardinals for having put this together and giving him this opportunity. “I’m really grateful that they were able to give me this opportunity and let me be able to explore and learn more about the government and about many memorials and museums,” he said. Mayo said he is very appreciative of the sponsors for the event. Along with State Farm, Chicanos Por La Causa, Arizona Public Service, Raza Development Fund and Greater Phoenix Leadership all provided funding for the trip. “We could not have done it without their help and support,” Mayo said. Not only is this something the Cardinals organization plans to do in the future, Mayo said he sees this as an annual event. “I think our vision is that we can do this year after year and continue to impact close to 250 students and 30 teachers,” he said. “We have 288 seats on that plane, so I think the goal is to fill it up every year, take a group out, hopefully get them educated, interested, inspired, empowered, related to getting involved in the local community. “That’s where we believe that change happens in each local community. Our goal is to fill (the team plane) up every single year and do this over and over and over again, as long as possible.” PT

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Paynter, Esq. 809 Broadway, Suite 6, Sonoma, CA 95476 707-996-5606 6/30/2020 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ C Smith, Deputy (Asistente) STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in anyway disposing of any property, real or personal, whet:her community, quasi-community, r separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de fas partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para las hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la carte; 2. cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de las beneficiarios de cualquiera eguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehiculo y discapacidad, que tenga coma beneficiario(s) a fas par/es y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. transfering ravar, hipotecar,o cultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cua/quier propiedad, inmueble o Personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasciomunitaria separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de fa carte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personales y comerciales o para satisfacer las necesidades de fa vida; y 4. crear a modificar a transferência no testamentária de manera que afecte l a asignación de una propiedad sujeta a Transferencia, sin el consentimiento al escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia o testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso def cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte. Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cua/quier gasto Extraordinario propuesto por lo menos cinco dias hábiles antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos /os gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restriccion hayan entrada en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado que lo ayude o para pagar los costos de fa carte. NOTICE-ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es asi, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener más información, visite www.coveredca.com O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213. WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. ADVERTENCIA-INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas par las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disfunción o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las causas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (par ej., tenencia conjunta, tenencia en comtin o propiedad comunitaria) y no para la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria quede registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado. Published: Glendale Star, July 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 2022 / 47945

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