Peoria Times 08-06-2020 by Times Media Group

Another death at Lake Pleasant PAGE

Barbershops and salons make changes

peoriatimes.com

INSIDE

This Week

PAGE

PPP pumps $80 million to Peoria Peoria Times Managing Editor

Quintero Golf Club ranked No. 2 in state

NEWS..............6 Zoo stars miss their human fans

OPINION..................8

In a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $80 million into Peoria businesses in a loan-forgiveness program. The loans protected 15,000 Peoria jobs. Businesses who maintain full employment will not have to pay back the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Going out to construction companies, contractors, health care providers, car dealers, restaurants, churches and other businesses, the funds were to be used to protect at least 15,000 Peoria jobs— and avoid mass layoffs—as the economy reeled during COVID-19 shutdowns. Four Peoria businesses landed loans between $2 million and $5 million: OakCraft, a cabinet making and woodworking company with 275 employees; World Staffing,

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

YOUTH ...................18 CLASSIFIEDS ..........19

SEE APS PAGE 4

FEATURES ..............12 RELIGION...............17

which employs 370; Immanuel’s Care Center, with 246 employees; and TYR Tactical, 297 employees. Six more Peoria companies were granted PPP loans between $1 million and $2 million: Arizona Training and Evaluation Center, with 373 employees; Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit that builds homes for low-income families and has 118 employees; One Step Beyond, which supports people with intellectual disabilities and has 488 employees; R. Directional Drilling and Underground Technology, which has 90 employees; TEJ Inc., with 224 employees; and Tucson Peah, which said it has 104 employees. Eighteen businesses in Peoria re- Habitat for Humanity, a nonproﬁt that builds homes for low-income SEE PPP PAGE 2

families, received a Paycheck Protection Program loan between $1 million and $2 million. (Peoria Times ﬁle photo)

APS explosion a painful lesson on solar batteries

The near-deaths of four Peoria firefighters may lead to dramatic changes in the way fires involving solar power systems are handled. “It’s a miracle all of them are alive,” said Bryan Jeffries, president of the 7,000-member Professional Firefighters of

BUSINESS ..............10

August 6, 2020

Peoria’s Hometown Newspaper

BY TOM SCANLON

NEWS..............2

A photo in an APS report shows exterior damage shortly after an explosion at a solar energy storage system facility in Surprise. The explosion injured four Peoria ﬁreﬁghters. (Photos courtesy APS)

The latest breaking news and top local stories in Peoria!

PeoriaTimes.com

Peoria Times

NEWS

PPP FROM PAGE 1

ceived loans between $350,000 and $1 million. Thirty-six Peoria companies landed loans in the $150,000-$350,000 range. In the under-$150,000 category, 1,802 Peoria businesses received a total of $55 million (an average of $30,000) in PPP loans, protecting an estimated 10,876 jobs. In the largest category of loans, more than 3,900 jobs were protected. Records released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July show details of the funding by the PPP. Nationally, the program gushed out $520 billion to 5 million businesses. According to PPP guidelines: “Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if fulltime headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.” And there may be more money headed this way, as the PPP, which launched in April, resumed accepting applications from early July through Saturday, Aug. 8.

The SBA did not identify the entities that each borrowed less than $150,000 but included the names and addresses of those that borrowed $150,000 or more. Both categories show the number of the companies’ employees. At the higher end, the SBA was not specific in the loan amount, listing recipients only within one of five categories of loan ranges: $150,000 to $350,000, $350,000 to $1 million, $1 million to $2 million, $2 million to $5 million and $5 million to $10 million. OakCraft describes itself as “a family-owned company located in Peoria. For over 30 years, OakCraft has been known for manufacturing elegant custom and semi-custom cabinetry across the Southwest.” World Staffing is an employment company: “We recruit and match people with awesome companies.” Immanuel’s Care Center is a senior center that provides a range from independent to assisted living: “Our team of caring nurses, therapists and nursing assistants offer a variety of therapeutic and restorative services.” TYR Tactical has a 78,000-squarefoot facility in Peoria, where it makes

SUMMER IS HERE Now is a good time to replace your old, worn-out R-22 unit no longer being manufactured! Upgrade to a new energy efﬁcient 410A unit today!

Call now for a free estimate

TYR Tactical, which has 297 employees, received a Paycheck Protection Program loan between $2 million and $5 million. (Photo courtesy TYR Tactical)

body armor, shields and ammunition belts. Others receiving loans between $150,000 and $300,000: Eve’s Place, Sun City RV, Nutrition One, State Trailer, and dozens of construction companies and contractors. The PPP loan funds—described by the SBA as “a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll”—are part of the $2 trillion pandemic relief package approved by Congress in March that also included other assistance to individuals, businesses, and local and state governments. PPP loans are aimed at preserving jobs by helping borrowers maintain their payroll and stay afloat by using some of the money for rent, mortgage

interest or utilities. Arizona’s share of the PPP money totaled between $6.5 billion and $12.5 billion. While some wanted more details in the loan recipient data, lobbyists for organizations like the National Federation of Independent Business were reported to be concerned that businesses would be hurt competitively or subjected to “public shaming” if identities were disclosed. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the way the loan data was released “strikes the appropriate balance of providing the American people with transparency, while protecting sensitive payroll and personal income information of small businesses, sole proprietors and independent contractors.”

RobeRt W. ClaRk, JR. DDS Gentle, PeRSonalizeD DentiStRy

SeRvinG Sun City & younGtoWn foR 35 yeaRS • General & Preventative Dentistry • Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges ients New Pat e • Invisalign Welcom ce n • Cosmetic Dentistry Most Insura d Processe • Partials • Dentures

623-872-2900 americanstandardair.com coolblew.com

Military & Senior Discounts Available. Just ask when you call! Member of PORA APS & SRP Qualiﬁed Contractors Nate Certiﬁed Techs • HOA Friendly Se Habla Español AZ. H.P. Plmb

August 6, 2020

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #176357 • #258992 #267895

(623) 933-2971

11169 W. Alabama Ave., Youngtown • dentistsuncity.com • rclarkjrdds@gmail.com Open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 8am –4pm

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

NEWS

Peoria golf course ranked second best in the state Peoria’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1952 The Peoria Times is a circulation weekly published every Thursday.

Publisher Steve T. Strickbine Vice President Michael Hiatt Associate Group Publisher Laura Meehan, 623-777-1042 lmeehan@star-times.com Editorial Hotline 623-847-4604 Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com Managing Editor Tom Scanlon, tscanlon@timespublications.com Advertising sales@star-times.com Advertising Representatives Barbara Duran, 623-847-4608 bduran@star-times.com C.E. Williams, 623-847-4601 cwilliams@star-times.com Classifieds and Obituaries Deeanna Acosta, 623-535-8439 dacosta@star-times.com Legals Elaine Cota, notices@star-times.com Production Manager Courtney Oldham, production@timespublications.com Graphic Designer Nathalie Proulx nproulx@timespublications.com CIRCULATION 623-535-8439

SEND US YOUR LETTER

We want to hear from you. Letters should be kept to 300 words or less. Letters will be edited for length, grammar, style and accuracy. Each letter must include your name, address and phone number for verification. Letters should address issues and avoid personal attacks. Complaints about individuals or businesses will not be published. The Peoria Times reserves the right to withhold letters determined to be objectionable or inappropriate.

Email Online Fax Mail

tscanlon@timespublications.com peoriatimes.com 623-935-2103 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published by Times Media Group 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-847-4600 • FAX 623-935-2103 (USPS 427-760) Published weekly by Times Media Group, 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Periodical postage paid at Glendale, AZ 85301. (c) 2020 Strickbine Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.

The Peoria Times is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at v@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641.

Golfweek ranked Peoria’s Quintero Golf Club No. 2 in the state. (Photo courtesy Quintero)

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Golfweek recently published rankings for its 2020 Best issue. Peoria’s Quintero Golf Club was ranked No. 2 in the state—which is saying something, as Arizona leads the nation with 138 courses. Golfweek also ranked Quintero No. 74 in the nation. The ranking is perfect timing, as Quintero Golf Club celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The course was designed by master golf course architect Rees Jones. Quintero is no stranger to awards, and indeed was ranked No. 1 in Arizona by Golf Advisor, which also put the Peoria course at No. 40 in the country. And Golf Digest said Quintero aced all public courses, with a No. 1 rating in 2017. The course ranges from tricky par 3 holes to long par 4 and 5 holes. Quintero Golf Club is at 16752 W. State Route 74, Peoria. For more information or reservations, call 928-5011500 or visit quinterogolf.com.

Three Cheers to the Office Hero

YES, WE’RE OPEN! Surprise 15332 W. Bell Rd., Suite 121 Surprise , AZ 85374 • (623) 200-5441 Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun closed nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/az/surprise

Glendale 5890 W Thunderbird Rd, #101 Glendale, AZ 85306 • (602) 938-9866 Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun closed nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/az/glendale

NothingBundtCakes.com

Goodyear 13824 W McDowell Rd, #106 Goodyear, AZ 85395 • (623) 547-7415 Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-3pm nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/az/goodyear

NEWS

APS FROM PAGE 1

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

the BESS facility were not prepared for what faced them, according to both reports released last week. After analyzing the situation as best they could for nearly two hours, the Peoria team decided to enter the facility. At 8:02 p.m., the Peoria firefighters opened a door and beAn explosion at an APS solar battery facility caused by a “cascading thermal runaway” chain reaction injured Peoria ﬁreﬁghters, gan diagnosing the interior. from left, Matt Cottini, Justin Lopez, Jake Ciulla and Capt. Hunter Clare. (Photos courtesy Peoria Fire-Medical) Two minutes later, an explosion injured Capt. Hunter Clare, Engi- mal burns and facial lacerations. The thermal capacity—our traditional fireneer Justin Lopez and firefighters Matt least injured was Ciulla, who had mi- fighting measures will not work. We’ll have to take a different approach—a Cottini and Jake Ciulla. All four were nor burns and lacerations. hospitalized. “I was there in the hospital with them far more careful and prudent approach. “It’s not like rushing into a fire—an According to the FSRI report, Lopez right after it happened,” Jeffries said. “suffered a traumatic brain injury, a In addition to the physical injuries, offensive approach. This is going to collapsed lung, broken ribs, a broken “the psychological trauma is pretty sig- have to be a far more defensive approach,” the union president said. leg, a separated shoulder, laceration of nificant,” Jeffries said. “It’s a whole new animal. We’re the liver, thermal and chemical burns, “What they experienced in nanoseca missing tooth and facial lacerations.” onds before the explosion, they will going to find these all over the place, Clare also suffered a traumatic brain never forget. One of the guys told me it (from) small versions in people’s gainjury, according to the report, as well was like the loudest freight train you can rages storing solar power to massive ones.” as an eye injury, spine damage, broken ever imagine driving right over you.” According to the APS report, a batribs, a broken scapula, thermal and The union president acknowledged chemical burns, internal bleeding, two the response from the firefighters’ em- tery cell “experienced a sudden drop in voltage” at 4:54 p.m., quickly followed broken ankles and a broken foot. ployers. Cottini’s injuries included a fractured “(Peoria) Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz and by a “thermal runaway” that generated patella, broken leg, spine damage, ther- the city of Peoria have been intense- gas and smoke. The melting battery cells “created ly helpful and supportive. ... and are working together to take care of these a flammable atmosphere within the firefighters and their families. This is a BESS,” according to the report. When the BESS fire suppression syslife-changing event,” Jeffries said. The city and Peoria Fire Department tem was activated, APS was automatdeclined to comment on the conditions ically notified and in turn contacted a contractor, which sent an engineer to of the injured firefighters. “They’re doing better,” Jeffries said. investigate. • Refinance at historically low rates and lower your monthly payment “Obviously these were some devas- The engineer saw smoke and called tating injuries. They’re all working 911 at 5:40 p.m.—nearly an hour after the fire suppression system was autothrough their rehabilitation. • Cash out refinance for debt consolidation or home improvements “Thank God they’re still alive and re- matically activated. • Reduce the number of years on your mortgage According to the FSRI report, which habilitating.” Jeffries said in situations where re- refers to the powerful explosion as a • Purchase loans, get pre-qualified prior to finding your home sponders encounter significant explo- “deflagration event,” a Surprise Fire sions, “In more cases than not, the fire- Department team arrived at the scene • Investment loans for rental property purchase or refinance around 6 p.m. After assessing the situfighters don’t survive.” ation, they called for a hazardous waste Lesson learned and materials unit to assist, but the SurDeborah Hartwick The Surprise APS facility event was prise hazmat team was on another call. Branch Sales Manager a powerful, painful lesson. Operating on a mutual assistance 3715 W Anthem Way Ste 110-11, Anthem AZ 85086 “The bottom line for us is sustainable agreement, the Peoria hazmat team NMLS # 323067 energy is growing and it’s here to stay. arrived at the Surprise APS battery faOffice: 480.310.1240 Cell: 949.701.1787 DHartwick@prmg.net The reality is we are going to be deal- cility around 6:28 p.m. The firefighters ing with (fires at) these energy storage “observed a diffuse cloud of a white/ places that use high-capacity batteries. gray gas/vapor. ... (Clare) described the ©2020 Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. NMLS# 75243 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org This is not This is all new and emerging technolo- smell in the vicinity of the ESS as nasa loan commitment, guarantee of any financial benefit. or a guarantee of any kind. Loan approval and rate is gy,” Jeffries said. ty and acrid.” dependent on borrower credit. collateral, financial history, and program availability at the time of origination. Interest rate and terms, and programs are subject to change without notice. 7.1.20 “The greatest lesson is these high-caThe Peoria hazmat team circled the pacity batteries have such amazing facility, measuring gas levels and mak-

Arizona and a captain with the Mesa Fire Department. Last week, three days after APS released a technical report on the probable cause of a lithium-ion battery storage explosion that seriously injured four Peoria firefighters, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) released a report detailing the firefighters’ response. In chilling detail, it describes the moments before and after the explosion— which “ballistically propelled” one firefighter 70 feet into a chain-link fence and hurled another firefighter 30 feet. On April 19, 2019, four members of the Peoria Fire-Medical Hazardous Materials Response (“hazmat”) team were called to the McMicken Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Surprise. They saw smoke and smelled acrid fumes coming from the shipping container-sized lithium-ion battery cell facility, where batteries were being charged with solar power. The APS report released July 28 said a “cascading thermal runaway” started a battery chain reaction that filled the facility with flammable gas. The firefighters who responded to

August 6, 2020

ing visual observations of smoke for more than an hour. After carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) levels were measured “at a safe level,” Clare, after consulting with an APS employee and a contractor, made the decision to open the door. As he measured the interior temperature with a thermal imaging camera, “A visible white gas/vapor mixture immediately poured out of the open door while the hazmat team measured gas concentrations and continued to monitor the BESS. “At the moment of the deflagration event, the firefighters outside the hot zone described hearing a loud noise and seeing a jet of flame that extended at least 75 feet outward and an estimated 20 feet vertically from the southeast-facing door. “In the event, (Clare) and (Lopez) were ballistically propelled against and under the chain-link fence that surrounded the BESS. (Clare) came to rest approximately 73 feet from the opened door beneath a bush that had ignited in the event. (Lopez) came to rest approximately 30 ft from the opened door. ... The entire hazmat team lost consciousness in the deflagration event. The event also dislodged or removed the SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) face pieces and helmets from all of the HAZMAT team members.” Surprise firefighters almost immediately began assisting the injured firefighters. Clare and Lopez were helicoptered to trauma centers. Ambulances took Cottini and Ciulla to an Abrazo hospital.

Recommendations The FSRI report concludes the hazmat team did not have the resources needed for an energy storage system (ESS) event. The report analyzes the response and gives “recommendations on how to improve codes, standards, and emergency response training to better protect first responders, maintenance personnel and nearby communities.” According to the FSRI report, Clare “had been trained as a hazmat technician, had attended all available training pertaining to ESS and had experience with a fire involving lithium-ion batteries at an EV repair facility. “This training and these experiences

Peoria Times likely made (Clare) one of the most prepared individuals in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area to manage this lithium-ion battery ESS incident. ... The (hazmat) team conducted research and maintained communication with employees of the companies that owned, designed and maintained the ESS throughout the time they were at the scene to get the best understanding of the potential hazards.” But the hazmat team’s experience and understanding was insufficient for what they faced, according to the FSRI report: “At that point in the incident, the HAZMAT team reached the extent of knowledge and advice available from training courses and were required to formulate a plan to return the BESS to a safe condition. It was concluded that to quickly and effectively change the conditions inside the ESS, the door to the ESS should be opened. All fire department personnel agreed this was a reasonable plan.” According to the report, the Peoria hazmat team members were current with education and training, but “core hazmat training curricula for these competencies do not yet cover basic ESS hazards. Extra-curricular ESS-specific training opportunities do not yet comprehensively address ESS hazards.” The facility’s system was also flawed, according to the report: “The fire and smoke detection systems did not include, and were not required to include, sensors that provided information about the presence of flammable gases.” And the emergency response plan provided to the firefighters, “although compliant with the applicable codes and standards at the time of the incident, did not provide adequate guidance for mitigating thermal runaway, fire, and explosion hazards generated by the ESS.” The report concludes that lithium-ion battery energy storage facilities “have proliferated in recent years, presenting new challenges for the fire protection community. “Recommendations include fire service training with an emphasis on ESS safety, remotely accessible gas monitoring systems, explosion prevention protection and full-scale testing research to understand the most effective and safest tactics for fire service response to lithium-ion battery ESS incidents.”

NEWS

Make NO Mistake,

Everyone should see your passion! Thank you Midwestern University for your continued collaboration and support!

623-847-3102 | glencroft.com

NEWS

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

Lions and tapirs and birds miss their fans BY ERIN BRASSEY

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Wildlife World Zoo animals have been adventuring while the public is away, but staff members there say the star attractions miss their visitors. The Litchfield Park zoo, one of the West Valley’s biggest attractions, has been closed during the pandemic but is planning to reopen next month. Kristy Morcom, a spokeswoman for Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, said the zookeepers have been taking animals through the public walkways to visit other areas of the park. “It’s not only enrichment for those animals, but it’s also enriching for the surrounding animals, because animals in other exhibits might not be used to a warthog walking by or getting a visit from an armadillo,” she said. Morcom said penguins, sea lions and giraffes normally love getting visitors from around the park. “They’re very inquisitive and curious as to what’s going on and what animals are near,” she said.

The park’s macaws, who are used to greeting families and chatting with kids, have become very interested in what their neighbors are up to, she said. She said most of the macaws in the park are former pets who have been donated, so they really miss having people to interact with on a daily basis. However, these people-loving birds are not the only ones. “We have animals that you can tell definitely miss the public,” Morcom said. The park is planning to reopen after Labor Day weekend, she said. But much

Where are all my people? Left, a tiger enjoys a solitary float. Above, a young tapir named Dozer takes tentative steps around the Wildlife Zoo. Dozer was born Jan. 11. (Photos courtesy Wildlife World Zoo)

like all other businesses, there will be safety and health precautions. She said guests will be required to wear masks, and social distancing will be adhered to. Hand-sanitizing stations will also be positioned throughout the park, she said. People wearing masks has been an adjustment for the animals. “The animals were not used to their caregivers’ faces being covered up, so that was an adjustment,” Morcom said. “I think our primates were definitely the most interested in the masks.” The park prides itself on its interactive activities, but she said some of them, such as the “Touch Pool,” may be temporarily closed just after the park reopens. However, the goal is to have as many of the interactive activities open as possible, she said. “We feel like when people have that one-on-one interaction with wildlife, that’s

when they’re truly inspired to want to conserve and protect those animals,” she said. On top of the new safety precautions, Morcom said everyone at the park is excited to share newly “revamped” exhibits as well as a new tiger exhibit that will open shortly after the park reopens. The new safari park addition will also be open, she said. It is several acres filled with some species the park has never seen before, including African pygmy hippos. She said the safari park area opened just about a month before the park had to close, so many people were not able to see it. Despite the changes with wearing masks and all the new fun the animals have been having, she said everyone at the zoo is ready for it to open. Morcom said, “No doubt, the animals and the employees are all excited to have the doors reopened and have all of our visitors and guests back.”

Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning

BUSY LIFE?

Call Today! Clean Today! Prices Include: Truck Mounted Units • Pretreat Vacuum • Optical Brightener • General Soil Removal Also Available: Carpet Stretching • Carpet Repair

ANY 3 ROOMS

Men tion Glendale St ar e for an Exclusiv Of fer!

Reg. $129.00

Up to 450 sq. ft. total

ANY 5 ROOMS

00 $1Re69g..99 Up to 750 sq. ft. total

We only have one care. It’s Your Satisfaction. VALLEYWIDE SERVICE • 602-550-7732

PNPOneCareCleaning.net • PNPOneCareCleaning@cox.net

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

NEWS

New NASCAR Championship Weekend Arizona Lottery ticket BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The green flag was waived by the Arizona Lottery, which introduced the NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket this week. The new tickets cost $2—and all tickets can be entered to win monthly cash prizes and VIP NASCAR experiences at Phoenix Raceway. “This is an extremely unique promotional opportunity for Phoenix Raceway and for our sport,” Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said. “Not only can fans play for the chance to win amazing cash prizes and priceless VIP

fan experiences here at Phoenix Raceway, but they’re also supporting Arizona Lottery’s important mission in giving back to our communities through a variety of charitable programs.” The ticket features a starting progressive jackpot of $3,000 and includes over $2 million in total prizes. Players can also enter other eligible $1, $2 and $5 Fast Play tickets for more entries into the promotion, receiving five entries for each $5 ticket, two entries for each $2 ticket and one entry for each $1 ticket (up to 20 tickets daily). However, the $2 NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast

Play ticket is worth five times the entries. Avondale’s Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend Nov. 6-8. Over the three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series West. “Hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend is an amazing opportunity to showcase Arizona to the racing world, and the pulse-pounding Arizona Lottery 100 will again highlight some of the best young talent in NASCAR,” Arizona Lottery Executive Director

Gregg Edgar said. Proceeds from lottery ticket sales fund programs in higher education, economic development, environmental conservation, and health and human services. For more information on the Arizona Lottery and the new NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket, visit arizonalottery.com. For more information on Phoenix Raceway events, including conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and tours, visit phoenixraceway.com.

fine until “they say she was “Lake patrol detectives responded Weekend death at Lake Pleasant appeared shaking in the water and was unre- and assumed the investigation, which BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Less than a month after two brothers were electrocuted and died at Lake Pleasant, a woman died at the Peoria lake. Christine Fiorini, 53, was floating near a pontoon boat Aug. 1 when she

Comprehensive Cancer Care In Your Neighborhood www.ironwoodcrc.com

became unresponsive, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department. She reportedly felt ill earlier in the day. According to Joaquin Enriquez of the MCSO, others in her group checked on her multiple times. She

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers is pleased to introduce

sponsive.” She was using a flotation device and did not appear to go underwater, Enriquez said. “CPR was administered, and she was later transported by ground to a Peoria Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased,” Enriquez said.

indicated an unknown medical event occurred while Christine was in the water.” He said there is no indication of foul play or drowning. “This case is pending further investigation and results of autopsy examination,” Enriquez said.

NOW OPEN

Amikar Sehdev, MD, MPH, FACP Medical Oncology & Hematology

Now seeing patients in our Glendale office

Our Comprehensive Cancer Centers offer Medical Oncology, Radiation, Breast Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Genetic Counseling, Integrative Oncology, Imaging services (PET and CAT scans) along with open enrollment for a wide variety of research studies all at one convenient location in your neighborhood. In addition, our services include social work, nutrition, mind and body health programs and support classes for patients and caregivers.

6840 Grand Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 naturesmedicines.com To schedule an appointment please call 623-312-3000 5810 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale AZ 85306

A licensed medical marijuana dispensa ry

NM.GAZ.OPEN.GlendaleStarPeoriaTimes.0520.indd 1

5/1/20 4:33 PM

Peoria Times

OPINION

August 6, 2020

For more opinions visit peoriatimes.com PeoriaTimes.com

/PeoriaTimes

Abrazo Health encouraged by COVID-19 potential plateau BY BRIAN ELISCO CEO Abrazo Health

The relentless pace of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and health care workers across the Valley and the country. Long days are spent caring for COVID and non-COVID patients. The stress of managing personal lives while balancing family needs and commitments adds yet another layer of challenge to manage. While we acknowledge the seriousness of the pandemic, I am encouraged by signs that the virus may have plateaued in Arizona and want to share some of positive things happening across our Abrazo Health network. One of the most gratifying things I see as I round are examples of employees going

the extra mile to support each other. Our staff—from housekeeping and security to everyone in the clinical professions—have been real heroes, being mindful of the care and safety of patients and each other, balancing compassion with patient care and safety. We are especially appreciative to the many who have picked up extra shifts and worked tirelessly to continue caring for all patients who seek our care. There are touching stories of staff at patients’ bedsides to offer families solace that their loved one’s hand was held as they passed. Others have made “selfcare” baskets for colleagues caring for COVID patients. And others volunteer to work with COVID patients because they feel that is their calling. We’ve seen examples of family support

and amazing patient recoveries. At Abrazo West Campus, hospital staff went the extra mile to support a family that held vigil outside their father’s ICU room window. Just last week at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, staff held a standing ovation sendoff for a COVID patient recovering after nearly two months of care. These are just two of many wonderful things happening every day thanks to the dedication of our health care workers. Abrazo launched a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program in June. Based at Abrazo West Campus, the first class of six residents will undergo a rigorous three-year program with rotations in the Abrazo West and Abrazo Arrowhead ERs. They will also work with the cardiology team at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital and with several services at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We are excited about the continued growth of our Internal Medicine and General Surgery residencies and the 40-plus-year legacy of the Family Medicine Residency at Abrazo Central. The Transitional Year Residency Program also launched this year at Abrazo West Campus. In this new program, 13 residents complete a one-year internship before transitioning to specialties such as radiology, anesthesia, dermatology or other areas. Rotations include Abrazo West, Abrazo Arrowhead, Arizona Heart Hospital and Abrazo Medical Group. These residency programs help bring new physicians into our community. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus in early July was the first hospital in the Valley to introduce a new handheld robotics platform, the CORI Surgical System. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jimmy Chow was first to use the robot designed for knee replacement surgery. Abrazo Scottsdale continues to offer innovative surgical technology and procedures for residents of the Valley and beyond. Four Abrazo hospitals recently were included in the top 10 list of Arizona hospitals in a new national hospital ranking. Abrazo Arrowhead, Abrazo Central, Abrazo Scottsdale and Abrazo West are

included in the 2020 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, which assessed nearly 3,300 hospitals on civic leadership, value of care and patient outcomes. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus was just named a top hospital by U.S. News. Arrowhead earned high-performing rankings for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hip replacement. Abrazo West Campus also was named a top performer for COPD. I want to express my thanks to our Abrazo colleagues, and all health care professionals, for their tireless efforts on behalf of our patients and communities. Independent recognition validates their dedication and commitment to providing excellent care to all. Over the past few months, we have all gained a greater appreciation for the vital contributions of front-line health care workers. I am especially proud to be a part of the Abrazo Health network, seeing everyone’s contributions to serve our patients during their time of greatest need. I cannot thank our employees and physicians enough for the remarkable work they’re doing in such a complicated time. For more on how Abrazo Health is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, visit abrazohealth.com.

King Features

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

Maybe we should stop playing the national anthem BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Here’s a practical solution to an issue that has riled professional and amateur sports for the past few years. How about we stop playing the national anthem before sporting events, as a way of improving national unity? Think about it: no more kneeling protests that offend Americans who view disrespecting “The Star-Spangled Banner” as unpatriotic. No more celebrity anthem fails, a la Roseanne Barr, Fergie or Chaka Khan. No more stories about high school students suspended for kneeling before the homecoming game. Introduce the players, hand them a ball or a puck, or wave the starter’s flag—and off we go. It makes sense, because if we’re being truly honest, Francis Scott Key’s anthem no longer serves the purpose for which it was intended: to unite Americans in a shared moment of celebration for everything this country has overcome in its

comparatively brief, war-torn history. You know the gist: Despite the British bombs on Fort McHenry in 1814, despite “the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” all night long and into the dawn “our flag was still there.” I still get chills, but what do I know anymore? The connection of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to sports began in 1918, two years after Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order making the song the anthem of the U.S. Armed Forces and even before Congress made it the national anthem in 1931. The World Series pitted the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs in 1918. This was in the middle of World War I, and 100,000 American troops had given their lives. Game One in Chicago was a lightly attended affair, the stands about half full— despite Babe Ruth pitching for the Sox. According to the New York Times, the crowd was somber until the seventh-in-

ning stretch, when a military band played an impromptu version of the “Banner.” As the Times put it: “It was at the very end that the onlookers exploded into thunderous applause and rent the air with a cheer that marked the highest point of the day’s enthusiasm.” Playing the anthem became a staple during that Series and has remained so for the next century-plus. I’ve always enjoyed hearing it in athletic settings, because it feels like the right mood-setter before a competition: a reminder that we are one for this moment, despite our differences on and off the field of play. However, that no longer seems to be the case for more than half of you, if the latest CBS News poll can be believed. Among those surveyed, 58% say kneeling to protest racial discrimination is acceptable, with 42% opposed. As with everything else in 2020, there’s a massive partisan divide and racial divide. Democrats support kneeling protesters 88%-12%; Republicans oppose kneeling 77%-23%. Independents

find kneeling acceptable by a 55%-45% margin. The divide among races is equally gaping. Whites say kneeling is unacceptable, 52%-48%. Blacks support kneeling, 88%-12%. Latinos, too, say kneeling is acceptable, 62%-38%. Personally, I love the national anthem. And I find kneeling while it’s played to be an acceptable protest. In fact, I find it to be a fundamentally American protest—one of the basic reasons we as a nation engaged in that “perilous fight,” the Revolutionary War and two world wars. Maybe I’m way off base and we need to be reminded today more than ever that for all this country’s ailments and wrongs, for all the sicknesses we still need to cure, America is still “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Or maybe in 2020 we just don’t get to have nice things anymore. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Senior living, reimagined. Step onto the Ridges at Peoria Senior Living campus and surround yourself with lush trees, grounds and walking paths. Under new management, this 28-acre campus, formerly known as Amethyst, has been part of the Peoria community for more than 20 years. Ridges at Peoria Senior Living offers a healthy aging lifestyle, hospitality services and amenities, and personalized care services.

Call 623-974-5848 for more information! 18170 North 91st Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 623-974-5848 | ridgesatpeoria.org INDEPENDENT LIVING

ASSISTED LIVING

MEMORY CARE

Peoria Times

10 BUSINESS

August 6, 2020

For more business visit peoriatimes.com PeoriaTimes.com

/PeoriaTimes

Hair salons and barbershops continue to serve customers Many have heard stories of what happened when hair salons and barbershops closed down to stop the spread of COVID-19. There were botched at-home haircuts and dye jobs, and many people grew out quarantine beards. Hairstylists and barbers found themselves out of work. Since reopening, one of the biggest adjustments salons and barbershops have had to make is increasing safety measures to protect employees and customers from COVID-19. “Our biggest adaptation was following the mandates of the state and instituting masks and other PPE in store. We have really ramped up our efforts in cleaning, making sure that every patron receives

a superior service in an immaculately clean station. ... Licensed, clean and pristine. It’s the new protocol we follow,” said Jim Valenzuela, founder of V’s Barbershop. V’s Barbershop has been operating in the Valley for over 20 years, with a Peoria location here for almost 15 years. Their business has been impacted by the pandemic, but they have felt supported by the local community. Valenzuela explained, “We feel incredibly lucky and supported to have some of the best patrons any barbershop family could have.” Valenzuela also explained that some customers are acting cautiously due to COVID risks, but he is conﬁdent that, “With time, and hopefully the eventual ‘win’ against COVID with a vaccine, we know that business will slowly return to

STAY NEAR. GO FAR.

normal.” Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, a national chain with locations across the Valley, including one in Glendale, has also adapted to the pandemic. In addition to adopting new safety procedures, Floyd’s also responded by launching their Hair for You campaign. They gave back to the communities they serve by donating complimentary haircuts Masks are the rule at Blush Salon, Floyd’s 99 Barbershops, and other to essential workers. stylists and salons around the West Valley. (Photo courtesy Floyd’s 99) “If you haven’t returned for a haircut, we’re here for contest and tried our best to include and you when you’re ready,” Floyd’s recent- promote local restaurants, bakeshops, ly posted to Facebook. “Know that with etc., on our social media platforms,” us, your hair is in good, clean hands.” Blush owner Erica Sayles said. Blush Salon AZ, a locally owned saSince reopening, Blush Salon has had lon located in Goodyear, also had to piv- to adapt to accommodate social distancot to allow for social distancing. Clos- ing. Business has rebounded with the suping down was difﬁcult, but in response port of the community, Sayles said. Blush decided to help promote other lo“Our community has been amazing cal businesses. and so understanding. We could not do “Knowing that so many other busi- this without the support of our wonderful nesses were going through the same community, and them entrusting that we thing, and possibly worse, was absolute- are taking every precaution necessary to ly saddening and humbling, so we tried ensure their safety and the safety of our to make the best of it and do a giveaway employees.”

YOUNGTOWN

Make it happen at Glendale Enroll at Glendale Today! We offer affordable tuition, world class faculty and hundreds of course offerings to match any area of study. Register Now at enroll-gcc.com Get more info here www.gccaz.edu/fall2020

DENTURE CLINIC General Dentistry & Denture Service

Our Reputation is Your Recommendation! FREE consultations on dentures, Partials & implants FREE second opinions Dentist: Mark Yates DMD

(623) 974-5629 www.youngtowndentureclinic.com

The Maricopa Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit: www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination

Insurance P.P.O. Plans Welcome Some Dental Discount Plans

Serving the Northwest Valley Since 1977 QT

Gran

d Ave

Denny’s 11100

T-Bird

Fire Station

Michigan Ave

Have a Safe and Healthy Summer!

11100 W. Michigan Ave., Youngtown, AZ 85363

111th Ave

Peoria Times Staff Writer

113th Ave

BY KATHERINE CAMBERG

Ave

August 6, 2020

Peoria Times

BUSINESS

White Tank Water Treatment Plant named 2020 Water Project of the Year BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The AZ Water Association has recognized EPCOR USA with its 2020 Water Project of the Year Award for EPCOR’s $29 million expansion of the White Tanks Regional Water Treatment Plant in Surprise. EPCOR’s White Tanks plant provides water service to parts of Surprise, Glendale (Luke 303 area), Buckeye (Verrado) and Goodyear. EPCOR is celebrating its 10th anniversary serving the West Valley. This is EPCOR’s second Water Project of the Year award. EPCOR also received 31 safety and operational excellence awards for facilities and systems across the company’s Arizona service territories. Altogether, these 32 new honors bring EPCOR’s total number of awards from the AZ Water Association to 163. Awards will appear in the summer edition of the AZ Water Association’s Kachina publication.

EPCOR scored the 2020 Water Project of the Year Award for its $29 million expansion of the White Tanks Regional Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, which serves much of the West Valley. (Photo courtesy EPCOR)

EPCOR’s expansion and upgrade of the White Tank Regional Water Treatment Plant was completed in May 2019, increasing the facility’s output of high-quality water from 20 million gallons per day (MGD) to 33 MGD to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area’s growing West Valley region. The plant’s innovative design incorporates a cutting-edge CoMag ballasted water clariﬁcation system—the ﬁrst of its

kind in Arizona. “EPCOR stepped up to meet the needs of the region with the White Tanks plant expansion, and we’re very proud of the technical achievements this project represents,” said Joe Gysel, president of EPCOR USA. “We couldn’t be happier to receive this distinguished Water Project of the Year Award plus the 31 safety and operational excellence awards from the AZ

Water Association—it’s our privilege to bring our values of safety and excellence to customers across Arizona.” The AZ Water Association is an educational, nonproﬁt organization with a membership of over 2,200 Arizona water and wastewater industry professionals. The organization was founded in 1928 with the mission of preserving and enhancing Arizona’s water environment.

The Area Agency on Aging Virtual Hoarding Therapy The Area Agency The Area Agency Groups will run TheAging AreaVirtual Agency on on Aging Virtual from September Hoarding Therapy Hoarding Therapy on Aging Virtual The Area Agency on Aging is offering a 14-week Groups through December. Groups willTherapy run will run Hoarding Too Many Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group fromfrom September September Groups will run The Area Agency on Aging is offering a 14-week through December. The Area to Agency on Aging is offering a 14-week designed educate and gently guide individuals through December. from September To complete the Hoarding Therapy Group Too ManyTreasures Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group TooMany who self-identify with hoarding behaviors. The Area Agency on Aging is offering a 14-week through December. designed andgently gentlyguide guide individuals intake process, call designedto to educate educate and individuals To complete the To complete the Many Treasures Hoarding Therapy Group Too who self-identify with hoarding hoarding behaviors. Participants must: (602) 241-5577 who self-identify with behaviors. intake process, intake process, call call designed to educate and gently guide individuals no later than Participants must: 241-5577 must: • Participants Be 60 years of age and older (602)(602) 241-5577 To complete the th • who self-identify with hoarding behaviors. August no later 15 than no later thanprocess, call Participate interactions •• Be 60 yearsinofgroup age and older intake • Be 60 years of age and older August 15th • August 15th • 241-5577 • Participate in group interactions and home assignments Participants must: (602) • Participate in group interactions and home assignments For more than information, no later and home assignments is now open the Area Agency's For more information, •Registration Be 60 years of age andforolder email: For more information, Registration is now open for the Area Agency's August 15th • email: Registration isinnow openinteractions for the Area Agency's Virtual Hoarding Therapy Group. hoarding@aaaphx.org •Virtual Participate group email:hoarding@aaaphx.org Hoarding Therapy Group. Virtual Hoarding Therapy Group. hoarding@aaaphx.org and home assignments

Registration is now open for the Area Agency's Virtual Hoarding Therapy Group.

For more information, email:

hoarding@aaaphx.org

Peoria Times

FEATURES

August 6, 2020

For more features visit peoriatimes.com PeoriaTimes.com

/PeoriaTimes

Midwestern’s high school event goes virtual

BY ERIN BRASSEY

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Though the young students were not able to fully experience the college’s labs and Glendale campus, a July 13-17 virtual version of Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute provided an opportunity to explore a variety of health professions. Some students said the pandemic inspired them to explore Midwestern’s programs and the medical field. “I see it as something that can drive me, because I want to be able to make a change and help people,” said Rebekah Kimme, a senior at Tolleson’s University High School. Audrey Sweten, a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, had similar feelings. “I think that this moment is really crucial in seeing how necessary health care is in the U.S.,” she said. “I definitely feel inspired, especially by the nurses and the doctors in the front lines wanting to help out others. I could definitely see myself wanting to one day help others.” One of the program mentors saw a new opportunity. Nidhee Krishnan, a second-year osteopathic medicine student at Midwestern University, said she was concerned for her education at first, as no one knew where the pandemic would leave everyone.

Reiman said. One of the biggest challenges she faced when organizing the virtual institute was that this is usually a very hands-on event. “You’re in a lab, you’re touching and feeling, and someone is demonstrating something and you’re doing it right along with them,” she said. “So this year, since it was virtual, I actualAs part of a virtual event for high school students, Robert Kramer, left, and Thomas McDaniel demonstrate the many ly mailed care packages out to facets of digital dentistry at MWU College of Dental Medeach of the students.” icine-Arizona. (Photo courtesy Midwestern) The care packages included worksheets, a suture kit and As the pandemic continued, Krish- other supplies to allow students to parnan said, “I realize it provides us a very ticipate in activities the faculty planned, unique opportunity as physicians and as she said. During a normal year, about 150 stuthe emerging generation of physicians.” Reiman explained she is always im- dents apply for the Health Careers Inpressed with the students and the mentors. stitute and 48 are accepted, she said. “It gives me goosebumps just thinking This year only 40 students applied, and our future is in good hands,” she said. although all of them were accepted only “There are kids out there or high school 34 participated. students out there who are wanting to Reiman called it “a good turnout seemake a difference.” ing as it was my ﬁrst virtual event.” Janet Reiman, special events manager The students, mentors and faculty utiat Midwestern University, said Health lized an online teaching platform called Careers Institute is an annual event for Webex. In the morning and at the end of high school juniors and seniors who are the day, the mentors would host Zoom interested in medicine. Students attend meetings with their small groups to anhands-on lectures with university faculty swer questions and get to know the high and are mentored by university students. school students, Reiman explained. She said the mentors also typically stay “Our goal is to showcase these students all of the careers in health care,” in contact with the students as they go on to

college and start their journey to medicine. Krishnan wanted to be a mentor to make the students’ journeys to medicine a little easier. “For me, trying to figure out the field on its own was really difficult,” she said. “I remember how much I struggled when I was in high school deciding whether I wanted to pursue biology or pre-med or engineering.” Kimme said she had a great experience with her mentors and the other members of her group. “My mentors were really kind and informative,” she said. “They really did their best in making sure that all of us knew what was happening and knew that we could talk to them if we had any questions or wanted any help.” Moving the event virtual made Reiman nervous, as it was her first virtual event, she said. However, she ended up “so excited” because the program was able to work virtually, and she saw it open a new opportunity. “This could have been done on a much larger scale,” she said. “We could have an event with hundreds of kids.” Kimme said the virtual format allowed her to ask many questions. She said the passion for health care she felt from teachers and mentors “drew out something in me that pulled me toward definitely deciding that this is something I want to pursue.”

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL THINGS ROCK

#1 IN CUSTOMER SERVICE • WHOLESALE & RETAIL • SAME DAY DELIVERY!

ALLROCKSUPPLY.NET BOULDERS • PAVERS • TOP SOIL • CRUSHED GRANITE • AGGREGATE MIX • AND MORE! % 10retail

OFF er! ord IS AD W

H ITH T

*All discounts and coupons are for retail customers only. Commercial/wholesale resale customers are not eligible for discounts. Only one retail discount or coupon per sale. Discounts are for landscape rock and supplies (excludes pavers).

THREE LOCATIONS! CHANDLER

1703 SOUTH ARIZONA AVE. CHANDLER, AZ 85286

(480) 288-2184 GLENDALE

11748 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, AZ 85307

(623) 258-4582 SAN TAN VALLEY

39353 N SCHNEPF ROAD SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 85140

(480) 499-4993

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

FEATURES

GOby FIGURE! Linda Thistle ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

King Crossword ACROSS 1 Autumn mo. 4 “-- Breckinridge” 8 Drag along 12 That girl 13 Quite some time 14 Shrek is one 15 Remiss 16 Flattery 18 Eye-related 20 Marry 21 Hen pen 24 Famous 28 Flowering vine 32 Clinton veep 33 Standard 34 Billow 36 Watch chain 37 Sister of Osiris 39 Grump 41 Eighth Greek letter 43 Rip 44 Historic period 46 Healthy

50 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

Dairy item Aye opponent Heap Carte Conk out Choir member Vail gear On in years

DOWN 1 Norway’s capital 2 Fellow 3 Libretto 4 Team animals? 5 Evergreen type 6 Caviar, really 7 From the start 8 Frank 9 -- Khan 10 Web address 11 Albanian money 17 Coffee break hour 19 Lemieux milieu 22 Piece of work

23 1992 presidential candidate 25 Bean curd 26 Cupid’s alias 27 Society newbies 28 Skewer 29 Launder 30 One of HOMES 31 Chills and fever 35 Dutch Renaissance scholar 38 Audiophile’s setup 40 Expert 42 Joan of -45 Weaponry 47 Loosen 48 Catch red-handed 49 Changed the color 50 Hot tub 51 Painter’s medium 52 Last (Abbr.) 53 “A mouse!” 54 Blackbird

SUDOKU TIME

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

EVEN EXCHANGE

by Donna Pettman

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

Peoria Progress

14 March 7, 2019

Peoria Progress Peoria Times

www.peoriachamber.com

August 6, 2020

33 An Involved Community is a Thriving Community.

Connect with us

It’s Moving Day at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce

BY SCOT ANDREWS

Peoria Chamber CEO and President

In professional golf, Saturday is called “Moving Day,” meaning it’s the day professional golfers must bring their “Agame” effort to move up the leaderboard and position themselves to win the tournament on Sunday. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is taking advantage of our version of Moving Day with the most challenging business environment ever to rally to serve our members and secure the balance of the 4,000plus businesses that call Peoria home.

We are business first responders. The voice of business. We rally to help our businesses. We answer phones and questions and connect our businesses to the resources they need to weather this pandemic storm. It’s more than virtual networking or events. It’s finding a way to help. A referral, a relationship, a video or an empathetic ear. We like to say our businesses are “one connection” away from something magical happening and reversing fortunes. Our common response is to say yes first and figure out a way. We have closed a deal with a large commercial management company, Cire Eq-

ROC#240355

uity, which manages the Park West retail complex off of Olive Avenue. We created a program for all the Park West businesses, including marketing, events and other key initiatives. We are ﬁnalizing plans with the management association for P83 to a similar end to help market the businesses in P83. We are in the same discussions at “4 Corners,” where Lake Pleasant Avenue and Happy Valley Road meet, and building an event committee comprised of the 4 Corners business owners to develop events and promotions within this area. Over the last 60 days we have seen 20-plus new businesses join the Peoria Chamber, including 501c Realty. 501c Realty has title-sponsored our weekly business coffee, called Percolate Peoria, where we visit a different Peoria business each week. 501c Realty donates a percentage of their commission to a 501(c) (3) nonproﬁt for every house they sell. They are a great addition to our chamber and the Peoria business community. Coffee is for Closers, our twice-a-

month sales training session at 7 a.m., continues to grow and add immense value to our business leaders. We are launching a podcast for sales training in September and hopefully a full-day sales training in late October. Our plans continue for our second annual First Responders Charity Golf Tournament to be held at Quintero Golf Club in north Peoria on Jan. 15, 2020. More surprises and a beautiful venue at Quintero, the No. 1 public course in Arizona, make for a speculator sold-out event again. We are launching “Open for Business,” an advertising web platform to market all Peoria businesses. This will be a free service for our members, with a nominal fee for nonmembers. We continue to plan for the eventual reopening of businesses. Come join us as the Peoria Chamber of Commerce; the voice of business, your business ﬁrst responder, stands on alert to help your businesses succeed, grow and prosper. Together we will make the difference!

Thank you to our Pete’s Has eep wonderful customers ing D Been Serv ess For for your patience and support FriedveGroo73dnYears! O during these trying times.

STOREFRONT SIGNS • PAN CHANNEL • REVERSED PAN CHANNEL MONUMENT SIGNS • POLE SIGNS • DESIGN • FABRICATE • INSTALL SERVICE • NATIONAL ACCOUNTS • PERMIT PROCESSING LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Call Ben for a FREE Estimate Today!

623-204-4252

Family Owned & Operated Since 1947

Fried 20% OFF FREE Deep Burrito Any Order Over $9.00

Expires 8/26/20. With coupon only. Present coupon at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person. Valid at all 8 locations.No locations.No cash value. Coupon cannot be reproduced. No digital or photographed coupons accepted.

$2.35 Value

With Any Order Over $9.00 Expires 8/26/20. With coupon only. Present coupon at time of purchase. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person. Valid at all 8 locations. No cash value. Coupon cannot be reproduced. No digital or photographed coupons accepted.

Need a menu? Visit us at petesfishandchips.com GLENDALE

TOLLESON

NWC of 55th Dr. & Glendale 5516 W. Glendale Ave.

SWC of 91st Ave. & Van Buren 9309 W. Van Buren

M-Sat. 10am-10:30pm, Closed Sun. – No Phone Orders –

August 6, 2020

Peoria Progress

Member Spotlight

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce launches ‘Marketing Monday’ BY SCOT ANDREWS

Peoria Chamber CEO and President

Immanuel Campus of Care BY PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Immanuel Campus of Care is a 12acre community that offers Peoria and the surrounding suburbs independent and assisted living accommodations, plus a skilled nursing care center licensed for 228 beds. The Care Center offers specialized services ranging from a comprehensive behavioral health program, skilled nursing and long-term care to rehabilitation services. In 2019, Immanuel’s Care Center received an “A” Quality Rating Certiﬁcate from Arizona Department of Health Services. At Immanuel’s Care Center, your

wellness is their passion. Their team of caring, nurses, therapists and nursing assistants offers a variety of therapeutic and restorative services to speed your recovery and enhance personal well-being. At Immanuel, they not only focus on individual goals and milestones for physical health, but they’re committed to getting each individual back to doing the things that make them thrive. Immanuel Campus of Care is a nonproﬁt and equal housing opportunity community plus a member of the Better Business Bureau. To schedule a tour, or to have any of your questions answered, please call 623977-8373 or visit immanuelcares.com.

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce “Marketing Monday” beginning in August. Marketing, building awareness, trial and patronage is a large need in our business community. We are assembling experts across the spectrum of digital media, marketing, promotion and referral development

to share their best practices in an open forum. These sessions will be held onsite at our local businesses, and we encourage businesses wanting to host to reach out to us at memberservices@ peoriachamber.com. If marketing learning is your interest, please join us this coming August for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing Mondays. Keep charging.

Celebrating over 25 years of service

PRITCHARD GROUP INC. INSURANCE

5800 W Glenn Dr, Ste 275 Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone 623.435.5455 Toll Free: 800.606.0102 Fax: 623.435.5471

mjpccr@pritchardgroupinsurance.com www.pritchardgroupinsurance.com Auto | Home | Business | Health

Ph.: (623) 872-2900 Cell: (602) 769-3707 Fax: (623) 975-5306

Sue Proctor Office Mgr.

Email: Sue@CoolBlew.com www.CoolBlew.com ROC #176357 - 258992

Mary J. Pritchard

BUSINESS • AUTO HOME • LIFE • HEALTH

Plumbing Heating A/C Solar & Electric QUALITY SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

President

8927 W. Bloomfield Road, Ste. 135 Peoria, AZ 85381 Mention this ad and receive 15% off a repair over $250

Dave Mitchell, CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) MBA, MA.HR, SPHR, SCP in HR

623.889.731 14239 W. Bell Rd. Ste. 205 Surprise, AZ 85374 7121 W. Bell Rd. Ste. 20 Glendale, AZ 85308 Fax: 623.209.5363 Toll Free: 800.421.9922 Email: dave@idealins.com www.idealins.com

11200 W. Wisconsin Ave #6 Youngtown, Arizona

623-972-8161 MooreGraphicsAZ.com

“The first thing that people notice about me is my SMILE!!” Preventative Dentistry, Emergency Care, Restorative, Crowns, , Fillings, Sealants, Mouth Guards, Teeth Whitening, Denture Relines & Repairs No Insurance – NO Problem!! In-House Dental Discount Plan! 6677 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite J-174, Glendale, Arizona 85306 Regular Office Hours: Mon thru Fri 8 am – 5 pm

www.adentalsolution.com

www.adenturesolution.com

(623) 939-5870

Full Service Denture Laboratory On-Site Walk-Ins and Emergencies are Welcome! * No Appointment Necessary *

Peoria Progress

Calendar of Events • Networking Breakfast—Virtual 8 to 9:30 a.m. Aug 4 Online Zoom meeting

• 4 Women Networking Group 8:30 to 10 a.m. Aug. 21 Online Zoom meeting

• Women 4 Women Networking Group—Virtual 8:30 to 10 a.m. Aug. 7 Online Zoom meeting

• Online Percolate Peoria 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 25 Online Zoom meeting

• Zoom Meeting Marketing Monday —Virtual Noon - 1 p.m. Aug. 10 Online Zoom meeting

• Coffee is for Closers 7 to 8 a.m. Aug. 27 Online Zoom meeting

• Meeting Online Percolate Peoria 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 11 Online Zoom meeting • Coffee is for Closers—Virtual 7 to 8 a.m. Aug. 13 Online Zoom meeting • Online Percolate Peoria 8 to 9 a.m. Aug. 18 Online Zoom meeting

New Members • CIRE Equity—Park West • Clothes Mentor Arrowhead • Conexus Information • Edward Jones—Michelle Maitland • Moment of Truth Physical Therapy • No Boundaries Marketing Group • Pinspiration—Peoria

• Pleasant Dental Care Ribbon Location Based Marketing • SpotOn Transact LLC • Squid Ink Sushi Bar • Wellness for Life Family Practice • Yanick Hicks—The John Maxwell Team

Promote your products and services with the right signs and visual graphics.

August 6, 2020

Member Renewals • Billy’s Place • Brandon Bettis—Financial Planner • Bubba’s 33 • Cool Blew Inc. • E3 Cryo & Wellness Center • Gompers Employment Services • Grand Season Publications

• Liberty Mutual • McKelvey Financial • Networking Professionals Group— NPG • OneAZ Credit Union • Staples • Uptown Jungle

Save the date for our second annual Peoria First Responder’s Charity Golf Tournament Save the date for our upcoming second annual First Responder’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament at Quintero Golf Club Jan. 15, 2021. We are looking forward to another great charity event with partial proceeds going back to Peoria ﬁrst responders in recognition for all they do for our community. If last year was any indicator, this will sell out and be a lot of fun.

We have big plans and partnerships for the 2021 tournament, and we are conﬁdent you will want to get on board. If you are interested in being a sponsor in this event or would like to be notiﬁed when ticket registration is posted, please contact us via phone or email at 623-979-3601 or events@peoriachamber.com. Look for presale information coming soon.

STAY NEAR. GO FAR.

Serving the Wes t Valley for 20+ years.

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

RELIGION

For more religion visit peoriatimes.com /PeoriaTimes

Peoria Times.com

A lesson on mental toughness from a car named Malfunction

10935 W. Olive Ave. Peoria 85345 Phone (623) 972-8479 office@westolive.com www.westolive.com

Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Classes for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

Everyone Is Welcome!

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Roman Catholic Parish Glendale

5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale • 623-939-9785 www.olphglendale.com

All Services canceled until further notice due to COVID-19 See our website for updates & Online Giving

Harvest CHurCH

when I bought it didn’t work. We removed the engine from the car, inspected the inside of the engine and changed the oil pump. After that problem was corrected, and more money spent, I tested the car illegally on a local street. When I did a burnout, the brand new 5:57 differential ring and pinion gears broke. Another week of waiting and more money spent. In our first race at the dragstrip, the engine in the car was misfiring at higher speeds. Having gone through this drama for months, my mentor and I decided to name the car Malfunction because of the car’s lengthy history of malfunctions. Finally, I realized that nothing changes if nothing changes. I had to do something, and do something right. I gathered my last bit of money, bought a different camshaft and a different set of headers for the engine. I installed the new components that night. After working all night and still halfasleep, off I went to the drag races with my loyal brother and my loyal girlfriend. When I started up the engine, there was something different in the sound of the engine. It shook the ground. I didn’t know it yet, but Malfunction had transformed from Clark Kent to Superman. The first run I made in practice was under the national record of my class. No drama.

Information 623.334.9482

Dr. Ron G. Rockwell – Pastor

Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Nursery Provided

Wednesday: Family Night 7:00 p.m. www.hcaz.org

Harvest CHurCH 8340 W. Northern

Northern Ave. Glendale Ave.

No breakdowns. No thrashing. Just pure joy. In the next few weeks, the car continued to get stronger and faster. It was running elapsed times half of a second under the national record. That’s lightyears in drag racing time. Malfunction never malfunctioned from that point on. Malfunction set national records, won races like crazy, didn’t break down, made me a better driver, and fulﬁlled the dream of a 21-year-old crazy student from Arizona State University. Malfunction surprised us all. We all need mental toughness, especially if you’re facing a much bigger Malfunction than I ever experienced. I’ve had my Malfunction. What is your Malfunction? What is your dream, current need or challenge that keeps on malfunctioning? Maybe God’s getting you ready for what God has ready for you. Like Malfunction, the potential in you and waiting to come out of you will never be realized without you developing the mental toughness required for the rest of your life. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

Shepherd of the Desert

8340 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305

83rd Ave.

Last week, I presented the idea of the necessity of mental toughness to you. Let me explore “A Lesson on Mental Toughness from a Car Named Malfunction.” Did I ever tell you that I was a semi-professional drag racer back in the day? I drove two Chevrolet Camaros. I set national records in both of those cars. I came close to

91st ave.

Peoria Times Columnist

winning the Top Stock category in the 1972 Winternationals race right here in Phoenix. Primarily racing at Beeline Dragway and Mel Larson’s Dragway in the Phoenix area, I was victorious in numerous races in the Top Stock category. I was awarded so many trophies from winning that I kept them at my girlfriend’s house. I didn’t want my parents to find out. I think they knew anyway. So, in my little world, what I achieved was quite an accomplishment. But it wasn’t always that way. Let me explain. My first car was a 1967 Camaro for daily driving. It was not built for the kind of racing I aspired to do. So, my car had to be converted into a full-time race car. That required a heap of work in suspension, tires, the motor, transmission, the whole drivetrain and the like. Mind you, I had never done anything like this before. I was in my senior year at Arizona State when this happened. I was fortunate that an experienced race car and engine builder volunteered to mentor me for a few months. It was quite a process. Finally, the car was finished and ready to go. I remember starting it up. It sounded wonderful. But the first thing we noticed after the startup was the low oil pressure, so there wasn’t enough oil circulating in the engine. The supercalifragilisticexpialidocious racing oil pump that broke the bank

Fre ewa y

Pastor Ed Delph

101

CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Lutheran Church - ELCA

11025 N. 111th Ave., Sun City/Youngtown

10250 N. 59th Ave. 623-937-9216 Sunday Services: Bible Study ....................................... 9:15 am Morning Worship ............................ 10:30 am Discipleship Training ........................ 4:45 pm Evening Worship .............................. 6:00 pm Wednesdays: TeamKid, Youth Worship Bible Study & Prayer........................6:00 pm Dr. Mark Mucklow, Pastor www.fsbcg.org

• Worship Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 9:30am • Holy Communion both services • Word on Wednesday 6:30pm, Supper 5:30pm • First Communion Classes Call to schedule • Youth Programs - Scouts After School - Camp Handicap Bus - Call for pickup

Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio, Pastor 623-933-1359 shepherdofthedesertelca.org Email: sodsecretary@qwestoffice.net

Peoria Times

YOUTH

August 6, 2020

For more youth visit peoriatimes.com PeoriaTimes.com

/PeoriaTimes

West Valley young golfers ace PING Invitational BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Carly Strole of Avondale won the PING Invitational July 16-17 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course, which will soon become her home course in the fall as a member of the Lopes women’s golf team. Strole, 18, graduated from Primavera Online High School, The win marked Strole’s fourth in JGAA competition since 2018, with the latest in late June at the Mesa City Jr Championship.

In the boys division, Ben Lorenz of Peoria jumped out to the first-round lead with a 6-under-par 65. Bound for the University of Oklahoma, Lorenz picked up where he left off in the first round, with three birdies within the first six holes of the second round until Max Lyons, also of Peoria, got hot down the stretch with birdies on holes 16 and 18. Lyons took the championship, while Lorenz tied for third place.

Max Lyons, left, won the PING Invitational July 16-17 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course. (Photo courtesy Junior Golf Association)

Businesses helping PUSD students get connected

BY ERIN BRASSEY

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peoria Uniﬁed School District and Peoria businesses launched “Project: Bandwidth” to help give students a safe space to do their work if parents can’t or don’t want to leave children at home. These spaces will provide students with a stable Wi-Fi connection if they don’t have internet at home and will dedicate a space to schoolwork.

Businesses participating in the program are E3 Cryo and Wellness Center, The Haymaker, Ideal Insurance, Northwest Coffee and Wisely Blinds, according to the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. The list of businesses may expand, as the district is still accepting partners for the program. For information, email memberservices@peoriachamber.com or call 623979-3601.

Please join us for worship services Online

Come and Worship with us… NEW LOCATION 14414 W. Primrose St. El Mirage, AZ 85335 623-847-3228

Pastor Daniel J. Duarte Sunday School - 10:30am Sunday Worship - 12pm Wednesday Bible Study - 7:30pm Friday Worship - 7:30pm Prayer 1 hour prior to each service “For it is written, my house shall be called the house of prayer.” —Matthew 21:13

Wednesday Evening 7:30 pm Sunday noon 12:00pm Please go to Facebook & key in apostolic.faith.center. Like or follow our page & you will be connected.

Regular worship services have been cancelled Thanks for being patient , call our office for updates

There are also options for families who need to get connected at home. Cox offers a program called Connect2Complete, providing high-speed internet access for $9.95 a month, according to the company website. To qualify for the program, a family must have a child in kindergarten, elementary or high school and participate in an approved government subsidy program. Programs included in the list are

Answers

the National School Lunch Program, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Head Start, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and public housing. Families must not have subscribed to Cox Internet services within the last 90 days and have no outstanding debt or unreturned equipment. For more information, visit cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html.

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

Home & Away... Help is on the way!

CLASSIFIEDS

FR GIFEE W/ T PUR

CHA

MobileHelp is the premiere Medical Alert System that provides emergency coverage inside your home and throughout the USA. To get Life Saving Information and a FREE BROCHURE, call MobileHelp today! • No equipment to buy. • Sign up in minutes. Activation is simple. • No long term contract.

Optional Fall Button™ with Automatic Fall Detect

Comfortable and lightweight ■ Signals for help even when you can’t press your button* ■

Call for a FREE Brochure!

1-866-767-7803 $

FREE Emergency Key Holder

Get your free Emergency Key Holder when you purchase a MobileHelp service plan.

MobileHelp Exclusive Offer

Offer valid while supplies last.

29 95

VALU

*Service availability and access/coverage on the AT&T network is not available everywhere and at all times. Fall Button™ does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always push their help button when they need assistance. Fall Button™ is not intended to replace a caregiver for users dealing with serious health issues. Current GPS location may not always be available in every situation. MobileHelp is a registered trademark and Fall Button is a trademark of MobileHelp. Patented technology. MobileHelp is an FDA registered company. MHP-06631A

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 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

20 CLASSIFIEDS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 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

Peoria Times ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

NOTICE OF BID

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: POBUDA ESTATES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 12206 W Harrison St., AVONDALE, AZ, 85323 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MANAGERS Joseph Pobuda and Allison Pobuda of 12206 W Harrison St., AVONDALE, AZ, 85323, Published Peoria Times, Aug 6, 13, 20, 2020 / 31224

WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO SERVE YOUR CLASSIFIED NEEDS

623-847-4600 class@timespublications.com

August 6, 2020

NOTICE OF BID *** CITY OF PEORIA MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION BID SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0011 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: INVITATION FOR BID (FOR SALE OF SURPLUS LAND) BUYER NAME: CHRISTINE FINNEY BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7531 DESCRIPTION: The City of Peoria is seeking bids for a surplus land parcel that was originally granted to the City for a well site. An alternate location was utilized and this land has been vacant since it was granted to the City. The parcel is located west of the southwest corner of 107th Avenue and Beardsley Road, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 200-35-239B, is approximately 80 square feet and zoned as RM-1. Offers will be accepted from the general public. BID DUE DATE: August 27, 2020 @ 5:00 PM (Arizona Time ) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov/procurement Published: Peoria Times, July 30, Aug. 6, 2020 / 32021

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 consent 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

Legal Notices Place your Notice Today Call 480-898-6465 Email: notices@star-times.com

A WORD ABOUT OBITUARIES Obituaries can be submitted via email to obits@timespublications.com. We encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, and edited to print on newsprint, photos must be of fairly high resolution. Deadline for obituaries is Th ursday at 5pm for the following Th u rsday. Be aware there may be early deadlines around holidays. Contact us: 623-847-4600 obits@timespublications.com

OBITUARIES

In Memory “Bob & Kalley” Robert Martin Strickbine, “Bob”, and his daughter Kalley sustained life ending injuries in a bicycle accident on July 12, 2020. Bob was born in Pueblo, Colorado January 24, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Strickbine. He is survived by his sons Kenneth (Heather) Strickbine, Robert Strickbine and his daughter Christina Strickbine. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou Offerson, brothers James (Anita) Strickbine, Steven (Glenda) Strickbine and four grandchildren Mikayla, Alyssa, Sophie and Noah. If you met Bob, you would remember him. He always had a ready smile and an ear to listen to a friend. He was a devoted father, son, grandfather and brother. Bob was very forgiving, loving and caring. He maintained a positive outlook no matter the situation. Kalley Strickbine was born May 25, 2007. She is survived by her mother Heather Dongell-Houldson and by her brothers Kenneth Strickbine, Robert Strickbine Jr., Brandon Houldson and sister Christina Strickbine. She is also survived by Grandfather Jon Dongell, Great grandparents George (Kathryn) Clarke, Aunt Christine Dongell and Uncle John (Joalynn) Dahlgren. Kalley was a bright light in Bob’s life and a joy to all who knew her. She loved dance, cheer and always wanted to rescue animals. Kalley was a typical thirteenyear-old girl full of happiness and hope…looking forward to high school and trying out for cheerleading. Bob and Kalley were fun, loving, selfless and full of life. They will live forever in the hearts of those lucky enough to have known them. Arrangements are pending given COVID-19 gathering restrictions, but will be updated via social media as details become available. A Go-Fund-Me page has been established to help with arrangements and burial at gofundme.com Lives Lost Too Soon (Bob and Kalley Strickbine).

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

Classifieds The Place “To Find” Everything You Need

CLASSIFIEDS

Peoria Times 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Ste 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

623.847.4600 Deadlines

Classifieds: Friday 10am for the following Thursday publication. Business & Service Directory, Legals and Life Events Thursday at Noon for the following Thursday publication.

star-times.com • notices@star-times.com

EMPLOYMENT

VALLEYLIFE

Varsity Facility Services is hiring for Part-Time and Full Time Janitorial positions for offices in the City of Glendale.

A KBS Company

is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Applicants must have some janitorial experience, must be dependable and able to communicate with client and supervisor. Applicants must have reliable transportation, must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a Background Check. Apply in person at: 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday thru Friday.

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

Must have reliable transportation We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

Varsity está solicitando personas para limpieza de oficinas en la Cuidad de Glendale. Los solicitantes deben tener alguna experiencia de limpieza, ser confiable y capaz de comunicarse con el cliente y supervisor, deben tener transportación confiable. Deben pasar una verificación de antecedentes, y ser autorizados a trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Aplique en persona al: 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 de 9:00 am a 4:00 pm de lunes a viernes.

DO YOU OFFER Lessons & Tutoring? Children need your help!

Varsity está solicitando personas para limpieza de oficinas en la Cuidad de Glendale.

Place your ad today - Contact us at class@times publications.com or Call 623-842-6000

HIRING?

Place your Ad with Us! 623-847-4600

BIM Manager Ensure all Computer-aided drafting/Building Information Modeling (CAD/BIM) requirements of owner's contract and Company standards are met; ensure coordination of electronic information transfer between company and Architecture/Engineering Team; provide documentation and detailed instructions about how coordinated systems are to be constructed, assembled, modified according to the direction of the Architecture and Engineering Team. Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field. Must have 2 years of experience in job offered or as Vicon Engineer/Sr. Vicon Engineer/CAD Manager. Must have 2 years of experience (can be gained concurrently with experience above) in: implementing Computer Aided Modeling and Drafting in levels 3D through 6D, modeling in 3D CADD with Revit, and in the coordination of Architectural, Structural and MEP systems. Must have working knowledge of Revit, AutoCad, Navisworks Sketchup, Adobe Suite and Office Suite. Drug screening and background check required. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Employer: The Kapture Group Inc. Job location: Tempe, AZ. Qualified applicants should email resume to recruitingteam@kitchell.com

AUTOS -FOR SALE

PRE-OWNED 1.800.601.1908 2009 FORD EDGE LMTD 2012 MAZDA 3

2014JEEP FORDRENEGADE FOCUS SE 2017

2014 FORD GRAND FUSIONCARAVAN ENERGI 2018 DODGE

2012 ESCAPE XLT 2017FORD FORD FOCUS

$10,777 $8,777

$13,777 $8,777

$14,777 $8,888

$16,777 $10,777

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4WD 2019 TOYOTA CAMRY

2017 FORD SE 2019 FORDESCAPE TRANSIT

$26,777 $17,777

$28,777 $17,777

5DR 196060B 203575B

2017 KIA SPORTAGE EX 2019 FORD MUSTANG PREM 29544 29242A

$24,777 $16,777

SPORT 200023A 193618B

XSE29303A 196379A

GT 29500 200018A

15 PASSENGER 29420 29540

2016 FORD 2020 KIAFOCUS SOULSE

2018FORD KIA SOUL BASE 2019 ECOSPORT

2013 FORD FLEX SEL 2017 GMC ACADIA AWD

$16,777 $12,777

$19,777 $13,777

$20,777 $13,777

2017 MUSTANG CPE 2018FORD FORD EDGE AWD

2016 FORD EDGE MKZ AWD 2020 LINCOLN

2019 FORD AWD 2019 FORDFUSION FLEX AWD

FORD F150 20182017 LINCOLN MKXXLAWD

2016 SPRINTER 2019MERCEDES FORD EXPLORER

$29,777 $18,777

$30,777 $19,777

$31.777 $20,777

$32,777 $21,777

$32,777 $35,777

29625 195644B

SPORT 203460A 196377A

5DR 29457 S 195881A

SEDAN 29564 203329A

6400 N 51ST AVE, GLENDALE | SANDERSONFORD.COM

4WD 29575 194845A

LMTD 29579 29399

SLE 203895A 195682G

29516 29377

2016 FORD MUSTANG 2017 CADILLAC CTS LUXURY 194375B 190287A

$21,777 $14,777

4WD196292A LMD 29574

All Allprices pricesare areplus plustax, tax,title titleand and$449 $449Doc DocFee. Fee.All Alloffers offersexpire expire5/06/20 9/1/20 at close of business.

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

AZCANS AZCANS EMPLOYMENT WANTED TO BUY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY 623.847.4600 & DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS & SERVICE 623.847.4600 BUSINESS &BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY

Sen Jou M.D. P.C. seeks Physician, Infectious Disease in Glendale, AZ: Diagnose & treat patients w/infectious diseases throughout the body. Reqs. med. degree, AZ physician lic., completion of internal med. residency & completion of infectious disease fellowship. Send CV to S. Jou at 10632 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite B365, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

$100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests

HANDYMAN OUTLET installation, ceiling fan installs, lighting repairs, emergency electrical repairs, panel upgrades. Updating an older home. Call 602-388-5703

Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

CAR For Sale?

Your Ad Could Be Here! Call 623-847-4600

HOMES FOR RENT

Enjoy stress-free living at Luke AFB today!

2, 3 & 4-bedroom homes to all qualified applicants.

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved ! FREE info kit: 866-397-4003 (AzCAN)

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 866932-4184 (AzCAN)

APTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

TANNER TERRACE APARTMENTS A Non-Smoking Facility 7138 N. 45th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

TANNER TERRAZA APARTAMENTOS Un complejo residencial para no fumadores 7138 N. Avenida 45 Glendale, AZ 85301

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

AHORA ACEPTAMOS APLICACIONES

ALL ONE BEDROOMS Subsidized Section 8-202 62 years old And Mobility Impaired Persons Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

TODOS DE UN DORMITORIO Subvencionado sección 8-202 62 años Y personas discapacitadas fisicas Lunes-Viernes 8:00 am a 4:30 pm

623-939-9447

APPLIANCE SERVICES

Appliance Repair 4 Less 25% OFF Repa

ir Labor We Repair: • Refrigerators • Freezers • Icemakers • Dryers • Washers • Ovens • Ranges • Stoves • Dishwashers • and much more

Brands We Service: • Sub-Zero • Whirlpool • GE • Maytag • Amana • Kitchen Aide • LG • Samsung

Check OUR website for all major brands

appliancerepair4less.biz

623-208-4613

Need Help Getting Social Security Disability Benefits? We Can Help! $ Steady monthly income depending on your paid in amount

A lump sum payment of benefits owed from back-pay

• We simplify the process & strive for quick claim approval • Starting the process is easy and takes only minutes to complete

Annual cost of living increases

844-322-6407

Helping thousands get the benefits they deserve

Bill Gordon & Associates, a nationwide practice, represents clients before the Social Security Administration. Member Gordon & Associates, a nationwide practice, represents clients before the Social Security Administration. Member of the TX & NM Bar Associations. Mail: 1420 N W St Washington D.C. Office: Broward County, FL. Services may be provided by associated attorneys licensed in other states. ofBillthe TX & NM Bar Associations. Mail: 1420 NW St Washington D.C. Office: Broward County Florida. Services may be provided by associated attorneys licensed in other states.

IF YOUR CURRENT INSURANCE IS:

YOU COULD SAVE:

GEICO

$380

ALLSTATE

$477

STATE FARM

$383

WHEN YOU SWITCH

TO SPEAK WITH AN AGENT AND REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL:

DOORS

SECURITY

250

TOTAL PACKAGE Locks & Installed

Doubles & 8 ft doors starting at $

650

623-486-5777

DESIGNED FOR AARP MEMBERS

AVERAGE SAVINGS

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

Office 623-872-7622

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

AUTO INSURANCE

$370*

AZCANS

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

AUTO SERVICES

AZCANS

Schedule a tour today!

LukeFamilyHomes.com

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING

Family Owned & Operated Same Day Service Free Trip Charge with Repair

Utilities included • Pet friendly Exceptional amenities

866.272.7341

CONCRETE / MASONRY

AUTO SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

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

YOUR AD HERE!

1-877-882-8359

*Savings amounts are averages based on information from The Hartford’s AARP Auto Insurance Program customers who became new policyholders between 1/1/16 and 12/31/16 and provided data regarding their savings and prior carrier. Your savings may vary. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. Paid endorsement. The Hartford pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. In Washington, the Auto Program is underwritten by Hartford Casualty Insurance Company. Auto program is currently unavailable in Massachusetts, Canada and U.S. Territories or possessions. Specific features, credits and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify.

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

Don't let the competition get all the leads! Advertise here for as low as $15/week! Call today 623-842-6000

PUBLIC SERVICE

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

623.847.4600 PAINTING

ELECTRICAL

PAINTING

SUPERCHARGED

DESERT HOME PAINTING LLC Commercial / Residential 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior Clean Jobs Free Estimates (623) 329-6966 DesertHomes1592@gmai

ELECTRIC

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

CLASSIFIEDS 23

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

623-546-7714

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

ROC#309706

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

MARINE SERVICES SPORTS CENTER Sales & Service

Honey-Do List Too Long? Check out the Business & Service Directory!

Call 623-847-4600

JOHNSON - EVINRUDE VOLVO - OMC - MERCRUISER Fishing Boats - Runabouts Pontoons - Trailer Repair Welding - Parts

623-937-9233

PLUMBING

Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES

Michael Kite

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

12405 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale

ROOFING

Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

www.boatrepairaz.com

POOL SERVICES

LOCKSMITH

POOL TILE CLEANING

ROOFING

SUN LAND ROOFING

ROOFING

WINDOWS

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

BEFORE

AFTER

PROMPT, QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1978 • Locks Rekeyed • Commercial Locks • Deadbolts • Auto Locks, Keys & Transponders • Safes • Security Products

Serving all types of roofing Tiles & Shingles

Repair * Installation * Re-Roofing Clean, Prompt, Friendly and Professional Service FREE Estimates and Very Competitive Prices

www.almeidaroofing.com

602.956.7299

623-695-9199

www.miraclepoolcare.com

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758

3942 E. Campbell, Phoenix, AZ 85018 After hours call 602.956.7299

602-471-2346 ROC#289851

602-743-3175

High Quality Experts 22 Years Experience

Is your house ready for a makeover? Building your dream house? We can help! • Replacement windows • New construction windows • Multi-slide - Bi-folding doors • Entry, french and patio doors • Barn doors & hardware • Interior doors and trim • Window covering and shutters Stop by our new showroom: 4454 E. Thomas Road ROC#179513

602-667-3667 Phoenix www.liwindow.com

Peoria Times

August 6, 2020

Krazy Kei t h Says

‘‘DO YOU NEED HELP?’’ Help with your TV’s, sound system, computers or other electronics? Learn how to “Cut the Cord” from the #1 company in town.

Hi! I’m Keith Brown, owner of Electronic Wizards of Surprise. I got my start in the USMC over 30 years ago and I am still doing electronics. WE WANT TO WORK FOR YOU! Electronic Wizards can handle most issues with TVs, sound, computers, WIFI, “Smart” remotes, security cameras, satellites, HDTV antenna’s and video streaming. Heck folks, check our prices on quality TVs before you buy your next one—or you’ll probably overpay at the Big Box stores. WE SERVICE AND SELL MANY OTHER PRODUCTS LIKE: Best deals in town on TVs and sound equipment TV antennas & recorders Computer Repair WiFi and streaming setup Satellite repair Security cameras, phones & intercoms Wiring for TVs, speakers, internet & phone Universal remotes (makes your TV and sound system simple to operate!) WE DELIVER!

• •

•

• •

TV ANTENNA INSTALLATION SPECIAL STARTING AT $349

$49

REGULARLY $99

IN HOME CONSULTATION

Expires 10/10/20

LABOR FOR ANY SERVICES $200 AND UP STANDARD PRICES

CUT THE CORD

Expires 10/10/20

10% OFF

Expires 10/10/20

•

Restrictions apply. Offer does not include service work. . This ad supersedes all previous ads and specials. Prices subject to change.

VETERAN AND SENIOR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

623.815.7575 ELECTRONICWIZARDS.NET

VETERAN OWNED