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Muscato, Lesko moving on to November election

BY ERIN BRASSEY

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Voters chose the final Congressional candidates Aug. 4 for the November elections.

In the 8th Congressional District, the winners of the primary were Democrat Michael Muscato and Republican Debbie Lesko, the incumbent.

Muscato became the Democratic candidate after winning with 32,892 votes, which was 53% of the vote. His opponent Robert “Bob” Olsen was the runner-up with 19,218 votes taking up 31% of the vote, and Bob Musselwhite came in third with 15% of the vote totaling 8,990 votes.

Moscato said he is “honored” to receive the nomination from the district in which he was born and raised.

“The nomination—knowing they support who I am and what I’ve stood for and what they’ve raised—it means a lot.”

Moscato has never been elected for office, but he was the 2016 Democratic nominee for State Senate District 22.

Lesko received 100% of the vote with 95,726 votes, as she ran unopposed, but she still feels grateful to be moving on to the general election.

“I thank God and the voters for the overwhelming support I received from the voters,” she said. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the West and North valleys in Congress, and I hope to be given that privilege again.”

Lesko has served in public office for the past 11 years. She started in Arizona’s state

House of Representatives for six years, then served in the state Senate for three years and has spent the last two years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lesko originally joined the U.S. House of Representatives after filling a vacant seat in May 2018 before being voted into a full term in November 2018.

Moving forward, Lesko said she plans to continue her support for freedom, the military and law enforcement, whereas Muscato said he will focus on immigration reform, health care and education.

Both candidates are feeling good about their chances for November.

Lesko said, “I’m feeling confident goSEE ELECTION PAGE 2

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BY KATHERINE CAMBERG Peoria Times Staff Writer

Bill Patena (Ironwood District), Jon Edwards (Willow District) and Bridget Binsbacher (Mesquite District) received more than 99% of the vote, renewing their terms for another four years on Election Day, Aug. 4.

Patena and Edwards, both incumbents, ran unchallenged in their respective districts. Binsbacher faced write-in challenger John Griffin in the Mesquite District.

Unofficial counts show Patena received 6,026 votes, Binsbacher with 8,266 and Edwards garnering 6,246.

“I would like to thank all the Ironwood residents who voted for me,” Patena said.

“I am very grateful to continue to serve you to the best of my ability. Representing all of you is a very humbling experience, and I will continue to be available to all of you.”

Patena has served on the Peoria City Council since 2012 and previously worked for the city as the neighborhood services manager. A Peoria resident for more than 20 years, he is spendSEE COUNCIL MEMBERS PAGE 3

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Council meeting times changed The Peoria City Council will resume regular meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 18, with earlier start times.

Study sessions will begin at 4 p.m. and regular meetings will kick off at 6 p.m. Meeting agendas and related information are available at peoriaaz. gov/council. City council meetings and study sessions are broadcasted live through Cox Channel 11, CenturyLink Channel 8509, Facebook (facebook.com/CityofPeoriaAz) and YouTube (Digital Peoria).

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Construction update: Happy Valley Parkway and 115th Avenue The city of Peoria and Maricopa County have two projects underway to bring relief to the area.

The city of Peoria is building the improvements on Happy Valley Road from Loop 303 to 67th Avenue. These improvements include the additional through lanes, bike lanes and sidewalks. The project also annexes the portion of Happy Valley roadway from west of the bridge to the Loop 303.

The project is constructing changes to the median of Happy Valley that will provide additional length for left turns at 115th Avenue. The city will also be able to time the traffic signals from Happy Valley and Vistancia to Lake Pleasant Parkway once the project is complete. Any improvements on 115th would be within the county jurisdiction and could be addressed with a future project by the county or a developer.

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ing into the general election and will continue to work hard to earn my constituents’ vote. Serving, helping and meeting with my constituents is my No. 1 priority. People in our district know that I have been involved in our community for years. … People know that I care.”

Muscato explained he has seen a lot of support from all sides—including Democrats, independents and Republicans—but he knows there are still people to reach.

“We’re going to focus on outreach to the independent voters who are tired of both political parties, and we’re going to reach out to the Republican voters who are disenfranchised from the lack of representation or the misrepresentation from the current administration and my opponent,” he said.

Muscato said he thinks Lesko has not been doing the job of serving the people.

“She’s been in office now for more than a decade as an Arizona representative,” he said. “Things have not gotten better and gotten worse in a lot of aspects, so it’s time to replace the person in office with someone who’s going to do the work.”

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Neighborhood Grant Program now open The city of Peoria’s new Neighborhood Grants Program is designed to assist homeowners associations with projects that engage, revitalize and/or provide safety to the community. The neighborhood-based projects should bring residents together, build community and establish a positive identity.

Those who are active partners in their community and are interested in improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods are encouraged to apply. Up to $10,000 may be awarded toward eligible projects.

The application deadline is 5 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 31.

View the application at peoriaaz. gov/home/showdocument?id=24302.

Moreover, he said, “The job of Congress is to actually do the job. It is not to be a campaign member for the president’s reelection campaign; it is not to talk about everything and anything but what’s happening here in the district.”

Muscato continued that people should not count him out of this race, because he is here for the people.

“I am here to represent everyone— Republicans, independents and Democrats—whereas my opponent has made it very clear that she dismisses the Democrats and the Democratic Party and she dismisses anyone who doesn’t agree with the White House administration,” he said.

Lesko said she focuses on the Republican Party’s goals because that’s what Arizonans want.

“Republicans, like myself, believe in protecting our personal freedoms,” she said. “At the end of the day, Arizonans want smaller government, lower taxes, increased economic opportunity and communities that are safe. That’s what the Republican Party stands for and what I will continue to support.”

Voters can decide who they would like to see represent them in Congress for the next two years on Nov. 3.

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ing his third term on the council.

Binsbacher said she is honored to be elected for another term.

“It is truly a privilege to be elected for another term to the Peoria City Council,” she said. “I’m grateful to the Mesquite District voters for their trust and their votes. I will continue to focus on fiscal accountability, public safety, responsible growth, accessible services and amenities for all. I’m very proud that Peoria voters turned out to vote, during very challenging times, to keep our dedicated and collaborative council together.”

The city’s vice mayor, Binsbacher has been a council member since 2015 and was reelected to serve a second term. She is an active member of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and other charitable organizations.

Edwards’ team congratulated him on social media.

“Congratulations Mayor Pro Tem Jon Edwards on your reelection as councilmember of the Willow District,” the post reads. “A special thank you to all the members of Team Edwards, our supporters and the voters of the Willow District. Jon will continue to advocate for the sustainable growth of our city with a focus on public safety and services, the development of our youth and the building of strong neighborhoods. We are grateful for his service and look forward to the next four years!”

Edwards has lived in Peoria since 2001 and has served on various committees in the Peoria local government throughout his career. He has three children who attended local district schools.

Write-in candidate John Griffin said the election was a learning experience.

“One thing for certain: A write-in campaign was a big mistake, especially with the COVID-19 crisis,” he said. “It has been difficult to bring my message to constituents. I will run for office in the future. I believe I have a lot of experience that will benefit my fellow Arizonans.”

The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Peoria will have three city charter amendments and the 2040 general plan on the ballot for residents to consider.

For more information, visit peoriaaz. gov/election.

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Chas Roberts to give away A/C systems

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Peoria Times Executive Editor

Chas Roberts—a local family-owned A/C, heating and plumbing provider—is donating two new A/C systems, including installation, to two lucky winners as part of its 11th annual Cool Play Giveaway. Nominations are now being accepted online through Aug. 15.

Entrants must be Arizona residents.

The Cool Play Giveaway was started

by Chas Roberts President and CEO Sissie Roberts Shank as a way to help local families or organizations that may be undergoing hardship and are in need of a new A/C system.

“The Cool Play Giveaway is a tradition for us at Chas Roberts, and now more than ever, it’s important that we keep up that tradition to help two local families in need,” Shank said. “The summer heat in Arizona is brutal, and we hate to see families suffer, so we try to do our part each year.”

“It’s a year later and I still can’t believe that I was given a new A/C unit,” said Tyler Owings, one of last year’s Cool Play Giveaway winners.

“It couldn’t have come at a better time, with the record heat we’ve been having. My bill is practically half of what it was, and my daughter no longer complains about how hot it is in our house. I am very thankful to Chas Roberts.”

Chas Roberts’ vendors, Carrier and Goodman, donate the A/C systems each year. Smiley Crane provides the crane service, and Chas Roberts coordinates the program and provides the installation.

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Officials outline test for reopening schools tive weeks, even if the infection rate tops 100 per 100,000.

Arizona is not there yet.

“We think it’s going to be several weeks before any county meets those benchmarks,” Christ said.

“But we do see it trending down within the next month.”

She had no predictions. And Christ emphasized these decisions generally are going to be made on a county-by-county level, meaning kids could be back in school in one county while those in the adjacent one have only online learning.

The question now is whether any of the more than 200 traditional school districts and charter schools actually will follow the guidelines.

Nothing in the standards is mandatory. And local school officials are free to reopen even while infections rates are high—or remain closed even past the point when the risk is minimal.

That already is happening, with several districts already having announced they

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

State health officials laid out a threepart test Aug. 6 for when they say it is safe for schools to reopen, in full or in part.

In essence, the guidelines say it will be safe to again have kids in the classroom when: •F ewer than 7% of area residents tested for COVID-19 test positive for the virus.

• The number of people showing up at local hospitals with COVID-like symptoms is less than 10% of all visits.

• A rate of infection drops below 100 cases for every 100,000 residents.

Exceeding even one of those, according to state Health Director Cara Christ, indicates that schools should remain shuttered.

But even that last category comes with an escape clause of sorts. Schools could still meet that specific benchmark if there has been a decline in the weekly average in the number of cases for two consecu-

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don’t intend to have in-person classes until the middle of October.

Christ said she understands that.

“These are recommendations,’’ she said.

“There are local circumstances that schools may choose to either open earlier or stay closed longer,’’ Christ continued.

“It really is left up to that local education agency in consultation with their local public health.’’

But state schools chief Kathy Hoffman is discouraging too much individual choice.

“Schools should adhere to these benchmarks,’’ she said. “And school boards should be held accountable by their community members to follow the public health recommendations.’’

And Hoffman, whose agency was involved in coming up with the guidelines, gave them her endorsement.

“I fully support these metrics,’’ she said.

“It gives us a goalpost of where we need to see the numbers.’’

The standards actually are divided into three categories.

First—and most severe—are conditions that the health department say creates conditions for “substantial community spread.’’

Those are the numbers outlined in the basic three-part standard. In those cases, any area unable to meet all three criteria should keep its schools closed and all instruction should be online.

There also is a second category of moderate community spread. These involve

lower rates of infection and positive test results.

In those cases, the standards say schools can reopen in limited fashion for “hybrid’’ education. That could involve students in school part of the day and online learning the rest of the day, or even having students attend on alternate days.

But there still are restrictions, including not just the physical distancing that the health department wants—6 feet between desks—but also allowing for screening individual students for symptoms, closing communal spaces like cafeterias, and mandatory face coverings.

It is only when the infection rate drops below 10 cases per 100,000 residents, fewer than 5% of tests come back positive, and fewer than 5% of hospital visits are for COVID-like symptoms that it is considered safe to go back to traditional instruction.

But even then, the health department protocols call for enhanced cleaning, working with students on hand hygiene and “proper respiratory etiquette,’’ monitoring absenteeism, and proper ventilation of classrooms and school buses.

That last category, Christ acknowledged, presents some unique challenges in newer buildings where windows do not open. But she said there are ways of tweaking the ventilation system to get more fresh air into the system. And even leaving the doors of the room open can help.

One big issue is that the executive order issued by Gov. Doug Ducey requires

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schools to open their doors by Aug. 17 for students who need somewhere to go.

Hoffman said that’s mainly designed as a “safety net’’ for students with special needs, things like special education students and counseling services with kids with mental health needs. She also said some districts intend to offer space for children of “essential workers.’’

But she conceded that, under federal laws, schools which are not yet offering full-time or hybrid classes will not be able to turn away any child who shows up at their door, even if they do not fall into one of the eligible categories.

Hoffman said, though, that schools need not provide that space in traditional classrooms. She said some districts are working with local Y’s and Boys and Girls Clubs to provide somewhere safe, complete with computers so that these students still can participate in online learning.

“It will not be babysitting,’’ she said.

Even as school districts make decisions to reopen, Christ said that still leaves wiggle room for parents, allowing them to keep their children home.

“We know that some parents are not going to be comfortable sending their kids back until there’s a vaccine or until there’s minimal spread,’’ she said. But the health director said that’s not her preference.

“We do feel it’s important to get kids back into the classroom,’’ Christ said.

And she said it’s about more than just the educational opportunities.

“It provides the social and emotional opportunities,’’ she said.

“Sometimes it’s the place where the

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kids get nutrition, they get physical activity, they get mental health services,’’ Christ continued. “So we do want to get them back.’’

There is a potential complicating factor.

“Despite schools’ best efforts to retain their teachers and find ways for them to feel comfortable for them to teach in this incredibly challenging environment and challenging times, there are increased rates of teachers resigning,’’ Hoffman said. She said reasons range from being fearful for their own personal health to family needs.

And all this, Hoffman said, comes on top of what’s already a “very severe shortage’’ of qualified teachers in the classroom. In January, she said, one-fifth of teaching positions were either unfilled by a full-time teacher or filled by someone with a substitute teaching or emergency certificate.

Christ, in explaining the three-part test to determine when it’s safe to reopen schools, said there’s a reason for providing an alternative to the one which sets the baseline at having an infection rate of fewer than 100 for every 100,000 residents. She said that’s specifically designed for counties with a small population where a few new cases could tip the overall rate above the cutoff.

“I’m thinking Greenlee (County) had an issue where they 12 cases reported one week and it shot them from a very, very low case rate up to 119’’ per 100,000 residents, Christ said. The alternate method—a decline in the average number of cases for two consecutive weeks—helps deal with those kinds of situations.

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Abrazo Arrowhead named top hospital by U.S. News

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Abrazo Arrowhead Campus and its satellite, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, are included in Best Hospitals 2020-21 released last week by U.S. News and World Report.

Abrazo Health Chief Executive Officer Brian Elisco said the honor “validates the incredible work by physicians and staff that we see every day in our hospitals. This year has been especially challenging as we navigate through the novel coronavirus pandemic, but we strive to provide excellent care for all.

“We continue to invest in our ability to provide the highest level of care for the Glendale community and provide innovative cardiovascular care for the entire state of Arizona.”

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• Hip replacement.

The evaluation of Abrazo Arrowhead Campus also includes data from Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, a satellite of the Arrowhead Campus. Abrazo Arrowhead landed in the top five Phoenix metro area hospitals, according to U.S. News.

Ratings in procedures and conditions focus on typical Medicare patients, and eligibility is based on the number of patients treated. Rankings were generated by evaluating data in a variety of

medical specialties and procedures for nearly 5,000 hospitals across the U.S. Serving Glendale, Peoria and the Northwest Valley since 1988, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is a teaching hospital. It is home to Abrazo’s General Surgery Residency and Internal Medicine Residency programs, which help bring new physicians to the community.

“This recognition is a reflection of the remarkable work by our employees and physicians on behalf of our patients,” Elisco said.

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Legalized weed headed for November ballot

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Backers of a campaign to legalize recreational use of marijuana submitted about 420,000 signatures on petitions recently to put the issue on the November ballot.

The filing by Smart and Safe Arizona is far more than the 237,645 valid signatures needed to send the issue to voters. That provides plenty of wiggle room if some of the petitions are declared invalid.

But it becomes only the first step in trying to convince Arizonans once again that they want to allow adults to buy and possess up to an ounce of marijuana or 12 plants.

A similar measure failed four years ago by about 4 percentage points amid an extensive campaign over whether easier access by adults leads to greater teen use. There also was a fear by employers that it would allow workers to

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show up on the job stoned.

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry already has positioned itself to oppose the 2020 measure.

Campaign Chairman Chad Campbell said the concern by the business community has been taken into account. He said this year’s version contains specific provisions allowing employers to enact and enforce policies “restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees.’’

But chamber lobbyist Garrick Taylor pointed out the Arizona Constitution specifically prohibits lawmakers from tinkering with anything voters have approved unless it “furthers the purpose’’ of the underlying initiative. And even then, it takes a three-fourths vote of both the House and Senate.

“We should not pass a new law by initiative that will be impossible to ever change or undo,’’ Taylor said.

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way where it could be altered if necessary have gone nowhere, as Republican legislative leaders have refused to even consider legalizing marijuana.

Gov. Doug Ducey has hinted in the past that he would veto any attempt to do so.

“I don’t think any state ever got stronger by being stoned,’’ the governor said during the 2016 campaign.

There was no immediate response from Ducey.

A 2010 voter-approved law allows Arizonans with certain medical conditions and a doctor’s recommendation to obtain up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana every two weeks. These conditions range from glaucoma and HIV to severe and chronic pain.

At last count there were more than 245,000 individuals who were qualified.

This measure seeks to follow in the path of 11 states, including California, Nevada and Colorado, where voters or

lawmakers have decided that it should no longer be a crime for adults to purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes.

There are some provisions designed to entice backers or blunt opposition.

It would impose a 16% tax on sales, which proponents say would generate $300 million a year in new revenues to fund community colleges, public safety, health programs, and construction and repair of roads.

There also is a prohibition on sales to anyone younger than 21. And the measure would bar the sale of marijuana products that resemble humans, animals, insects, fruits, toys or cartoons or sell or advertise marijuana with names or designs that imitate food or drink brands marketed to children.

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be marketed to kids.

She said the list of what’s prohibited in designs leaves a whole host of what remains legal, like gummies with marijuana in the form of sports cars.

James also said it will lead to more accidents as motorists who are high and get behind the wheel.

Campbell said the measure contains a ban on driving while impaired.

But he conceded there is no technology similar to a breath test that can determine the level of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in someone’s blood.

And even if such a device becomes available, there is no standard in the proposal to say that a specific THC level is a presumption of driving impaired, the way someone with a blood-alcohol level is presumed to be driving drunk.

Another possible objection could come from the fact that the measure is crafted in a way to pretty much guarantee that the first of the limited number licenses to sell marijuana for recreational use will be given to existing medical marijuana dispensaries.

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Campbell said that is justified.

“We don’t want a Wild Wild West implementation,’’ he said.

“We want proven operators that have operated safely who have established trust with the Department of Health Services and other agencies here,’’ Campbell said. He said they “will be able to hit the ground running and safely and effectively sell this product.’’

That preference, however, shows up in who is funding the initiative.

Virtually all of the $2.77 million reported raised in the most recent campaign filing—mostly to hire paid circulators—has come from companies that sell marijuana.

More than $1 million alone came from Harvest Enterprises, which has been buying up dispensaries and cultivators in Arizona and across the nation.

Campbell said there will be opportunities for others, as the number of allowable shops increases due to population growth as well as what he said is a setaside for “social equity licensing,’’ described as promoting ownership “from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.’’

Tips for monsoon season

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The American Red Cross recommends the following, as Arizona is in monsoon/severe thunderstorm season: • Turn around, don’t drown! If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.

• If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.

• Tune in to your local radio, NOAA radio or news channels for the latest updates.

• If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, be prepared to evacuate quickly.

• Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe.

• If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.

• If power is out, use a flashlight. Do not use any open flame as alternate

lighting.

• Put together an emergency kit.

• Know your community’s evacuation plan.

• Create a household disaster plan and practice it.

• Purchase a battery-powered or handcrank radio.

• Discuss thunderstorm safety with members of your household. Be aware that a thunderstorm could produce flooding.

• Pick a safe place in your home for household members to gather during a thunderstorm. This should be a place where there are no windows, skylights or glass doors, which could be broken by strong winds or hail and cause damage or injury.

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More actions, not apologies needed in today’s world

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

I’ve never been much for apologies. Let me give you an example.

A few years back, while negotiating the fee for my services with a potential client, we had several spirited discussions about the value of public relations. He had a number in mind, which we can call “x.”

I, too, had a number in mind, which we can call “1.3x.” Our exchanges continued over emails and phone calls, with the two of us never getting remotely close to striking a deal.

In our last call, this titan of business told me, “It’s a shame we’re both so focused on Jewing each other that we won’t end up working together.”

My response to that point, and his accompanying slur, is unfit for this fine family publication. We have never spoken again.

I thought about Mr. Company President this week while reading multiple news items concerning public apologies made by everyone from Hollywood celebrities to religious leaders to politicians to businesses.

Lately, apologies seem to have become as trendy as Porsches, Lululemon workout clothes and those hideous Louis Vuitton handbags—everybody simply has to have

one. Some examples from the past few days: “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds issued a public apology for his 2012 marriage ceremony to actress Blake Lively, which occurred at a former South Carolina slave plantation. As Reynolds explained to Fast Company magazine, “What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest.

What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.”

I’m not sure about the statute of limitations on offensive wedding venues, but eight years might be pushing it. Also, if Reynolds is busy apologizing, how about one for making that truly crappy “Green Lantern” flick?

Meanwhile, Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of ultra-evangelical Liberty University, apologized for posting a quickly deleted Instagram picture of himself with his pants unzipped, belly protruding and his arm around an unidentified young woman sporting unzipped microshorts.

The image, apparently taken during a yacht party, drew criticism for appearing to fly in the face of Liberty’s commitment to abstinence and prim Christian behavior.

Said Falwell: “I’ve apologized to everybody. And I’ve promised my kids I’m going

to try to be a good boy from here on out.”

Such oozing sincerity kind of makes you feel warm inside, no?

Speaking of feeling warm all over, there’s German carmaker Audi.

It apologized this week for an advertisement featuring a young girl in a summer dress and sunglasses leaning on an Audi RS4 while eating a banana. The tagline? “Let your heart beat faster—in every aspect.”

To critics of the ad, the image seemed too sexual or too suggestive or too … something. Audi tweeted out an apology, saying the ad was meant to show “that even for the weakest traffic participants, it is possible to relaxingly lean on the RS technology. That was a mistake! Audi never intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. We sincerely apologize for this insensitive image and ensure that it

will not be used in future.”

Let the internal investigation into who chose the fruit for that ad commence.

Each of these apologies fails for me—as too late, too dumb or too over the top for something that wasn’t clearly offensive in the first place.

That’s the big problem with apologies: They’re easy to do wrong because they consist of words. As most of our mothers taught us, it’s actions that matter most in this life—what we do as opposed to what we say. Walk the walk, as the cliche goes.

Few things are cheaper than talk—with the possible exception of that jacka-- I’m glad I never took as a client.

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Arizona dairy farms pivot from restaurants to food banks Thousands of gallons of wasted milk.

Unpredictable, zigzagging prices.

Abrupt dips and surges in demand.

The past four months have been a roller coaster for West Valley and Arizona dairy farms, as the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the way some of their biggest clients did business.

The ride isn’t over yet: Arizona is a COVID-19 hotspot, meaning impacts on school and restaurant operations—and their dairy needs—remain uncertain.

Food banks find themselves overwhelmed with community demand, yet some struggle to safely store and distribute the flood of milk being donated.

And beyond Arizona’s borders, foreign dairy markets continue to evolve.

“In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Keith Murfield, chief executive officer of United Dairymen of Arizona.

The market value for dairy products made in Arizona exceeds $762 million and is one of the top five agricultural commodities for the state, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority.

School and restaurant closures hit industry hard.

The majority of dairy products—such as butter, cheese, sour cream and fluid milk—don’t go to grocery stores. They end up at restaurants and schools, according to Tammy Baker, general manager of Arizona Milk Producers, a nonprofit that promotes and supports the state’s dairy producers.

That demand disappeared in a matter of days after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, as state officials shut down spaces where large groups tend to gather to slow the spread of the virus.

Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order March 16 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks. He later extended the closure through the rest of the 2019-20 school year. In July, he ordered in-person school reopenings pushed back to Aug. 17.

Ducey ordered restaurants to halt dine-in service on March 19. Baker said restaurants that shifted to takeout and delivery used, at best, half the dairy they’d used before.

Farmers were stuck with thousands of gallons of milk and nowhere to send it, said Jim Boyle, manager of Casa

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The lack of demand forced farmers to limit their production, which is not an easy feat in the spring months, when cows naturally produce more milk. For nearly two weeks, Boyle said, farmers dumped thou“In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Keith Murfsands of gallons of milk. chief executive officer of United Dairymen of Arizona.

“We dumped a lot of milk ield, (File photo by Delia Johnson/Cronkite News) and by-product down digesters and lagoons, and things like that,” Murfield said. ing to Angie Rodgers, CEO of the AriThese digesters can convert fluid milk zona Food Bank Network. into different products, such as gas and Once the economic pain of the panelectricity, according to Murfield. demic took hold, some larger food banks To adjust production, some farms that normally saw 700 or 800 people a changed what they fed their cows, day were seeing up to 2,000 people, switched from milking three times a day Rodgers said, while smaller food banks to just two, or allowed their cows to dry run by churches or community centers saw at least double their demand. up early.

“I do think that (dairy) is a valuable In May, Arizona began easing restrictions related to the pandemic, and and wanted commodity by consumers,” restaurants restarted limited dine-in ser- she said.

Rodgers said food banks are now revice.

Little by little, restaurant demand for ceiving “a significant amount” of milk dairy products started coming back, and other dairy products through local Baker said, but it was still lower than farms and the federal government. But ensuring those larger quantities make normal.

Since school has been out, Arizona it safely to everyone who needs them Milk Producers has focused on giving comes with its own set of obstacles.

“The handling, the short shelf life, more dairy products to schools around how it needs to be stored at certain temthe state free of charge, Baker said.

“We’ve been spending a lot of time peratures, how quickly it needs to be working with school food service direc- distributed is a challenge … for all food tors that now have summer feeding pro- banks,” she said.

Smaller food banks, especially those grams going and alternative programs so those kids can get the food they in rural areas, don’t necessarily have the refrigeration capacity needed to store need,” he said. the influx of dairy products, she said.

To combat this problem, the Arizona Food banks struggle to keep up with Food Bank Network issued about $1.4 dairy donations Arizona Milk Producers started look- million in infrastructure grants to help ing at other consumers of dairy products pay for new refrigerators, electricity to give products to. One of its bigger bills and mileage reimbursement for targets: food banks, which have seen an volunteers who will deliver the milk increase in patrons and demand, accord- across the state, Rodgers said.

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West Valley Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) awarded its most prestigious honor, the Gold Award, to 33 local girls this year. The award challenges Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 to take action in their communities by tackling an issue they are passionate about and developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges.

“Recipients of Girl Scouts’ highest honor are part of an elite group of Girl Scouts who have distinguished themselves as prominent leaders in their communities and as true change-makers,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO for GSACPC.

Several West Valley girls were honored with the Gold Award, the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, for projects that take action in their communities. Ashley Lucas of Peoria was honored for her “Peoria Goes Green” project. (Photo courtesy GSACPC)

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“In addition, Gold Award Girl Scouts are proven to show significantly higher success in life reaching their goals in education, career and volunteer work, compared to non-alums,” Woodbury said.

With the Gold Award, girls can take advantage of unique scholarship opportunities, be entitled to enlist at a higher pay grade when they join the military, and distinguish themselves among competition in the college admissions process.

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materials for at-home ceremonies, including Gold Award pins, a letter with instructions for hosting the ceremony at home and a script for the family to share.

This year’s Gold Award recipients and their winning projects include: Ashley Lucas, Peoria, “Peoria Goes Green.”

Ashley Lucas After discovering the shortage of recycling bins at her school, Peoria High School, Ashley Lucas dedicated her Gold Award to making her school more environmentally conscious. She created a club and hosted informational booths about the importance of recycling, reducing waste and the impact it has on our earth.

After successfully securing a donation of 40 recycling bins, she developed a schedule where her club would

pick up the bins and properly dispose of the recyclable materials. Through this process, Lucas was able to measure her results by how many bins they had to empty on a weekly basis and the number of materials each week.

Her Gold Award inspired her to focus her future studies on sustainability and has taught her to be a better leader. She has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and plans to major in sustainability at Arizona State University.

Gabrielle Nevers, Peoria, “Glittering Guard.”

As an active member of the Color Guard program at her school, Gabrielle Nevers dedicated her Gold Award to supporting, improving and growing this team.

She hosted a “Try It Out Night” for incoming freshmen students to learn about the program and rehearse intro-level routines.

During this process, she also re-organized, properly stored and cataloged all the flags. Her organizational efforts were applauded from visiting band directors in the region, and her recruitment efforts led to the team doubling in size.

Nevers learned time management, problem-solving and organizational skills. She credits the Girl Scout Cookie Program for helping her become a better leader. She has been a Girl Scout for 11 years and will attend Northern Arizona University to study elementary and special education.

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Micah Bentley sees music as therapy

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Glendale folk-rock singer Micah Bentley wanted to make an album that “voiced the current moment.”

Even though it was penned a year ago, the record, “No Rivalry,” speaks to the racial divide and uncertainty that the world is feeling.

“The album says everything I would want to voice,” said Bentley, who graduated from Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria. “There’s an observation of tension and toxic culture that tends to be really selfish and self-centered. That’s something I’ve always been hyper aware of.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to speak out against. With this record, I’m voicing a lot of these frustrations.”

Bentley will celebrate the recent release of “No Rivalry” with a concert filmed at The Rebel Lounge that will be available Friday, Aug. 14, on his social media pages, @micahbentley.

“The show is free with an option to support NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) and its Save Our Stages campaign,” Bentley said.

“Rebel Lounge was kind enough to let me shoot and record there for this concert, which is a full band set as if we were doing a show. It’s high quality.”

The album “No Rivalry” was produced and mixed by Rob Withem, from the band Fine China, and Bob Hoag (Flying Blanket Recording) and was released under local label President Gator. Bentley just released video for the song “Scarcity” that was shot primarily in Downtown Phoenix.

“I play in Rob’s band, Fine China,” Bentley said. “He has a home studio and he’s a really great producer.

“I’m a folk-Americana singer-songwriter, and I draw a lot of inspiration from some of my favorite folk artists, like David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion), and older stuff from Neil Young and Tom Petty. I wanted to make a record that voiced the current moment. What’s strange about this record is it speaks a lot to the current moment we’re in, even though the songs were written last year.”

Bentley has been musical most of his life. He joined his first band—a punk act—in the eighth grade, and he was immediately drawn to it.

“It occupied a lot of my time and energy, similar to the way it does now,” Bentley said. “Now, it’s been therapeutic to channel my energy through music during the pandemic. It feels so good to put this album out right now. I hope people take the time to let it invite them in.”

In better times, he brings music fans to Peoria for music, as he works as the creative arts pastor at Axiom Church in Old Town Peoria. Its music venue, Driftwood Coffee Co., pairs with the city of Peoria to book and promote Second Saturdays, a series of free, family-friendly concerts.

“I’m booking all the music at that,” he said. “We’re really participating and instrumental in nurturing the arts community there. It’s been really fun.”

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She said that because most of her stuffed animals were pink or more girl looking.

She would take their money and say, ‘Thank you.’ When I prompted her, she would even say, ‘Have a nice day.’

“When no one was at our home during the garage sale, she would lament. But as soon as a car drove into our cul-de-sac, she would shriek, ‘Look, mama—a customer!’

“Madeleine made enough sales to buy Clifford and Cleo, Clifford’s purple doggie pal. A couple of people gave a dollar or two as a donation to the Clifford fund after hearing her story.

“This was an excellent lesson for Madeleine. It was wonderful to see her motivated, courteous and friendly. Of course, Clifford was a big motivation. We are proud of our girl.”

I’m aware many parents are busy these days. But remember what Kristin did for Madeleine can go a long way in developing the character. Don’t just spend time with your children; invest time with them.

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from the Father, who was extremely busy and intense. He had a job just like you. But on one occasion, Jesus’ disciples tried to stop children from coming to Jesus because he was so busy. Here’s a Bible account of what Jesus thought about children in Matthew 19:13-15.

“One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: ‘Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these.’ After laying hands on them, he left.”

Think about it. The first person to recognize Jesus was an unborn child. We know that unborn child as John the Baptist. Perhaps Jesus returned the recognition to the masses of children overlooked in the madness of those times. Don’t forget your children.

Don’t shoo them off as those well-meaning disciples did. Fyodor Dostoevsky says, “The soul is healed by being with children.”

It’s like ‘Re-Ju-Ven-A-Tion!’

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Like you, I have different labels that people who know me use about me. I’m known as a columnist, author, speaker, father and pastor. But to my 5-year-old granddaughter Madeleine, I’m Oupa. That means grandfather in the Afrikaan language. That name carries all kinds of responsibilities with it.

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bring her a treat and chase after her. I do that for my two other granddaughters and my grandson, too.

Let me share a real-life event that my daughter Kristin, who is Madeleine’s mother, told me about years ago.

“Dad. I have to tell you about a little Madeleine adventure.

Yesterday, Madeleine, Tessa (Madeleine’s little sister) and I went to a department store.

Madeleine saw a stuffed Clifford (the big red dog) and wanted it instantly. Oupa, you have seen the mountain of stuffed animals that she has and doesn’t use anymore. However, she wanted a Clifford, so here is the deal we made.

“Her daddy and I were not going to buy the Clifford for her, but we suggested to her that she could go through her stuffed animals and pick out the ones she doesn’t play with anymore. Since we were going to have a yard sale soon, she could have her very own table and sell her stuffed animals to make money to buy Clifford.

“She did a great job! She asked people if they wanted to buy a stuffed animal. On her own, she walked up to one lady and asked, ‘Would you like to buy a stuffed animal for your child? We have one for boys.’

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Peoria Unified governing board approves new district fees

BY ERIN BRASSEY

Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Peoria Unified School governing board unanimously voted to approve recommended fee amounts for the 2020-21 school year.

These fees cover courses, programs, extracurricular activities and other district fees, such as facility rentals.

Fees range from $1.50 for elementary school breakfast to $100 for high school athletics or band.

Many fees—including those for field trips ($5), yearbooks ($75) and lockers ($3)—will remain unchanged for the upcoming school year.

New fees include $150 for lost or

broken technology and up to $20 for miscellaneous spending, such as trophies, awards, T-shirts and elementary PE uniforms.

Board member Beverly Pingerelli asked about the damaged technology fee.

Chief Financial Officer Michelle Myers responded, “We added the fee both through consent for the current fiscal year as well as for next year related to the high volume of devices that we’re now checking out.”

Myers explained that parents sign a form when allowing their child to check out technology which states that the fee will be assessed should anything happen to the device.

Mike Treguboff, director of tech-

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nology operations, has researched the cost of a depreciated device and confirmed that the value of the equipment is up to $150.

Other questions from the board members concerned the cost of athletic fees throughout the district.

Board member Monica Ceja Martinez asked about financial assistance for students who can not afford participation fees. “I want equal access for all our students,” Martinez said.

Myers explained that principals have the ability to provide partial or full financial assistance in regard to participation fees if a child suffers from financial hardship.

Martinez said she is raising a teenager herself and felt like students would not ask for help even if they know they need it. “It really is relying on the adult to play an active role in advocating for those students,” she said.

Shawn Duguid, a former assistant

principal and current chief operations, safety and risk management officer, said the guidelines for reaching out to students in need were always obvious to him as a site administrator. He added that he would also make sure coaches understood there was financial support available to students in need.

While looking at another way to provide help to families struggling with financial hardship, David Sandoval, the board president, asked if there is a system for parents to make payments throughout an athletic season. Myers said this system is available and usually evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

She said, “Our sites are very aware of our students’ needs, and they are always willing to work with them.”

She added that the 13% override that was previously approved also plays a role in providing financial assistance for athletics.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 53-121172 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (“ASLD”), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, trust lands situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN W2SW, SECTION 04, CONTAINING 26.143 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LOCATION: SWC OF YEARLING ROAD AND LAKE PLEASANT PARKWAY, PEORIA, ARIZONA BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS) PROPERTY INFORMATION: (A) The complete legal description of Land Sale No. 53-121172 (the “Sale Parcel”) is available in its respective file.

(B) The Sale Parcel has been appraised at $3,775,000.00 (“Appraised Value”).

(C) There are no reimbursable improvements on the Sale Parcel.

(D) The complete file associated with the above-described Sale Parcel 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 Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-3000. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s website at www.azland.gov.

BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) Prior to the date of auction, a prospective bidder shall perform his/her own due diligence including, without limitation, researching the records of local jurisdictions, all ASLD files pertinent to the auction and the Sale Parcel, including, without limitation, ASLD File No. 53-121172, and files of all other public agencies regarding the Sale Parcel.

(B) On the date of auction, a prospective bidder, or a representative of a prospective bidder, other than the registered broker/salesperson, if any, shall attend and bid on behalf of a prospective bidder.

(C) Prior to the start of bidding, a prospective bidder shall sign an affidavit agreeing that: they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction; they are purchasing the Sale Parcel solely upon the basis of their own due diligence and investigation of the Sale Parcel and not on the basis of any representation, express or implied, written or oral, made by ASLD or its agents or employees, except as set forth in writing herein; their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder; and they are purchasing the Sale Parcel AS IS. (D) Prior to the start of bidding, a prospective bidder must show ASLD’s representative a Cashier’s Check made payable to “Arizona State Land Department” in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (F) below. If the prospective bidder is not the applicant, the amount of Cashier’s Check shall be $500,745.00. If the prospective bidder is the applicant, the amount of Cashier’s Check shall be $490,950.00.

(E) A prospective bidder who has complied with Paragraphs (A) through (D) above shall be deemed a “Registered Bidder” and may bid at the auction. ASLD shall only consider bids by Registered Bidders.

(F) The bidding will begin at the Appraised Value of $3,775,000.00. A bid for less than the Appraised Value of the Sale Parcel will not be considered. Additional bidding must be made in minimum increments of $100,000.00. Bidding will be conducted orally.

(G) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bid (the “Time of Sale”). A Registered Bidder whose bid is declared the highest and best bid shall be deemed the “Successful Bidder”. The amount of the highest and best bid shall be deemed the “Sale Price”.

(H) To comply with A.R.S. § 37-240(B), ASLD shall require that the Successful Bidder must be authorized to transact business in the State of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the date of the auction.

(I) Pursuant to A.R.S. § 37-241(C), in the event of forfeiture by the Successful Bidder, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due under Terms of Sale Paragraph (F) below.

(J) 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.

TERMS OF SALE: (A) The Sale Parcel shall be purchased in an “AS-IS” condition “WITH ALL FAULTS”, with no representation or warranty being made by ASLD of any type or nature. ASLD makes no warranty as to the following: (a) the physical condition or any other aspect of the Sale Parcel, including, but not limited to, the uses to which the Sale Parcel may be put, the ability to construct additional improvements or modify existing improvements on any portion of the Sale Parcel or the ability to obtain building permits for any portion of the Sale Parcel, the conformity of the Sale Parcel to past, current or future applicable landscaping, parking, zoning or building code requirements, the existence of soil instability, past soil repairs, soil additions or conditions of soil fill, susceptibility to landslides, sufficiency of undershoring, water retention characteristics of the Sale Parcel, drainage onto or off of the Sale Parcel, the location of the Sale Parcel either wholly or partially in a flood plain or a flood hazard boundary or similar area, or any other matter affecting the stability or integrity of the Sale Parcel or any improvements constituting the Sale Parcel; or (b) the sufficiency of the Sale Parcel for purchaser’s purposes or as to its continued operating conditions or usefulness. All implied warranties, including, without limitation, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are hereby expressly disclaimed.

(B) The Sale Parcel is sold subject to existing reservations, easements and rights of way.

(C) ASLD does not represent or warrant that access exists over lands which may intervene respectively between the Sale Parcel and the nearest public roadway.

(D) Pursuant to A.R.S. § 37-231, the State of Arizona or its predecessor in title, reserve and retain all rights and all forms of access to all oil, gas, minerals, hydrocarbon substances and gaseous substances or any other material which is essential to the production of fissionable materials as provided by the rules and regulations of ASLD and the laws of Arizona.

(E) Immediately following the Time of Sale, the Successful Bidder must sign an affidavit which states without limitation that he/she is the Successful Bidder and the amount of the Sale Price.

(F) Immediately following the Time of Sale, the Successful Bidder shall pay the following to ASLD by a cashier’s check: 1) 10% of the Appraised Value of the Sale Parcel, which is $377,500.00; 2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the Appraised Value of the Sale Parcel, which is $113,250.00; 3) Estimated Reimbursable Legal Advertising Costs of $5,000.00; 4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee of $2,495.00; 5) Estimated Reimbursable Costs and Expenses of $2,300.00, a portion of which amount may be refunded to the Successful Bidder if the Successful Bid-

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der is not the applicant and the Actual Reimbursable Costs and Expenses are lower; and 6) A Patent Fee of $200.00.

The total amount due at the Time of Sale is $500,745.00 (less $9,795.00 if the Successful Bidder is the applicant, for a total amount due of $490,950.00).

(G) Within thirty (30) days after the date of auction the Successful Bidder must pay: 1) The full balance of the Sale Price; 2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the Sale Price, less the amount paid under Terms of Sale Paragraph (F)(2) above; and 3) The actual Legal Advertising Costs, less the amount paid under Terms of Sale Paragraph (F)(3) above.

(H) THE ENTIRE SALE PRICE, TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN (F) AND (G) ABOVE, SHALL BE DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF AUCTION. (I) When and if a Patent has been issued to the Successful Bidder by ASLD, a Broker Commission shall be paid from the Selling and Administrative Fee collected by ASLD pursuant to A.R.S.§ 37-107(B)(1) to a broker otherwise eligible to receive a commission under A.A.C. R12-5-413. The Broker Commission shall be $35,000.00. Any portion of the Selling and Administrative Fee collected in excess of a brokerage commission paid shall be collected and retained by ASLD. (J) If the Successful Bidder fails to complete all payments as stated in this auction notice, the Successful Bidder shall forfeit all amounts paid, which amounts shall be deemed rent for the Sale Parcel pursuant to A.R.S. § 37-241(C)(1).

ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): The Patent for the Sale Parcel shall include the following conditions and restrictions: There may be Register Eligible Site or Sites located within the subject property, which could include information significant in this state’s history, architecture, archaeology, or culture and may meet eligibility criteria, which the Arizona State Parks Board has established for listing on the Arizona Register of Historic Places, or which meet eligibility criteria for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If ground-disturbing activities will or may impact one or more Register Eligible Site or Sites, patentee shall consult with the State Historic Preservation Office and otherwise take such actions as are necessary to avoid, preserve, protect, or mitigate impacts on the Register Eligible Site or Sites. In the event that avoidance, preservation and protection of the Register Eligible Site or Sites cannot be accomplished, patentee shall ensure a Data Recovery Plan is developed in consultation with and acceptable to, the Arizona State Museum and the State Historic Preservation Office, or their successor agencies, and the Data Recovery is implemented and completed prior to the Register Eligible Site or Sites being affected. The artifacts and records recovered from the subject property shall be curated according to the Arizona State Museum Conservation and Curation Standards as established in rules implementing the Arizona Antiquities Act. If human remains are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, all work must immediately cease within 30.48 meters (100 feet) of the discovery and the area must be secured. The Arizona State Museum must be notified of the discovery. All discoveries will be treated in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. § 41-844 and A.R.S. § 41-865) and work must not resume in this area without authorization from the Arizona State Museum.

These conditions shall run with the subject property, and be binding on the patentee’s heirs, successors, and assigns.

BROKER INFORMATION: In the event a prospective bidder is represented by a licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker or Salesperson seeking a broker commission pursuant to A.R.S.§ 37-132(B) (2), it is the responsibility of both the prospective bidder and the designated broker to register with ASLD no later than three (3) business days prior to the date of auction. Registration must be submitted on the ASLD’s Broker Registration/Bidder Certification form in accordance with A.A.C. R12-5-413. Original signatures of the Designated Broker, Salesperson, and Potential Bidder must all appear on one form.

Facsimile copies will not be accepted by ASLD. The broker or salesperson of the Successful Bidder who has so registered with ASLD for this Auction will be required to sign an affidavit that the broker or salesperson is licensed pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-2101, et. seq., identifies his/her client as the Successful Bidder, attests the broker or salesperson has no other affiliation with the Successful Bidder other than as a procuring broker or salesperson, and that the broker or salesperson actually procured the Successful Bidder for this Auction. Broker Registration forms will not be accepted by ASLD for Public Auction No. 53-121172 after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

GENERAL INFORMATION: ASLD may cancel this auction 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 A.R.S. § 37-301.

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS AUCTION NOTICE SHALL SURVIVE THE DELIVERY OF THE PATENT FOR THE SALE PARCEL. James W. Perry (for) Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Department Seal July 31, 2020 Disclaimer: This map is designed for general overview purposes only.

Unless otherwise stated all depictions are approximate. Prospective bidders should review all information in ASLD’s records relating to the Sale Parcel and seek technical or legal advice as needed to assure the understanding of all legal descriptions, plat maps, surveys, and other documents relevant to the Sale Parcel. Contact ASLD, Real Estate Division at (602) 542-3000 for additional information.

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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-108113 Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the State of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Lower Level Auditorium, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine sand and gravel for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described land in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B IN E2, E2W2, SECTION 36, CONTAINING 252.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. The appraised unit royalty rate of the sand and gravel has been established at $1.00 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 80,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00. The annual rent is $40,320.00.

Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Right of Way and Minerals Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.az.gov.

Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.

TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $80,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 80,000 tons at a unit price of $1.00 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $2,400.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $40,320.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (5) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $50,384.35 (6) Native Plant Removal Fees Years 0-5 $52,970.00, Years 6-10 $158,910.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $228,574.35 (less $52,884.35 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $175,690.00).

(B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the sand and gravel and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the sand and gravel, less the amount paid under (A)(2) above.

(C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(5) above.

(D) A minimum annual royalty of $80,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $2,400.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 80,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the described lands during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease.

ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof.

(B) Entrance upon and extraction from the described land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $757,776.60 upon execution of the Lease.

(C) Prospective bidders are advised to contact the Maricopa County Flood Control office for details and conditions relative to this operation.

(D) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the described land. A bid for less than the appraised value of the sand and gravel or by a party who has not previously inspected the site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton.

(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding the described land.

(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.

(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) business days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.

A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Aaron Magezi (for) Lisa A. Atkins State Land Commissioner State Land Commissioner Seal June 8, 2020 Published: Peoria Times, Jun 18-Aug 20, 2020 / 31225

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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 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 $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

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 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

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OBITUARIES James Kauffman James Kauffman, Born on March 25th, 1938 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Nicolas and Gertrude (Grove) Kauffman. Jim was tested positive for having Covid-19 on July 13th, 2020. He fought the battle for ten days to succumb to the virus with his wife constantly by his side at home, receiving the best care possible with the help of Seasons Hospice. Jim is survived by his wife Brenda Kauffman. His nine children Michael Kauffman, Rick Kauffman, Rob Kauffman, Julie Kauffman, James Jr. Kauffman, Dawn Kauffman, Aron Kauffman, Whitney Kauffman, Ryan Kauffman. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as surviving siblings, Patricia Kauffman that resides in Findlay, Ohio, and Beverly Hope who resides in Mesa, Arizona. Jim lived in Ohio and Arizona he was a building contractor, he was building a new home on top of the mesa overlooking the beautiful Coconino county forest in Rimrock, AZ until his death. His free spirit, sense of humor and perspective on life will be sadly missed by many. A family and friends service will be held when deemed safe to do so in the near future.

A WORD ABOUT OBITUARIES

AZCANS

One solution for oxygen at home, away, and for travel Introducing the INOGEN ONE It’s oxygen therapy on your terms

Obituaries can be submitted via email to obits@time-spublications.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 Thursday at 5pm for the following Thursday. Be aware there may be early deadlines around holidays.

Contact us: 623-842-6000 or obits@timespublications.com

No more tanks to refill. No more deliveries. No more hassles with travel. The INOGEN ONE portable oxygen concentrator is designed to provide unparalleled freedom for oxygen therapy users. It’s small, lightweight, clinically proven for stationary and portable use, during the day and at night, and can go virtually anywhere — even on most airlines. Inogen accepts Medicare and many private insurances!

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Classifieds 623.842.6000 • notices@startimes.com

EMPLOYMENT

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

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

Call Inogen Today To Request Your FREE Info Kit

Must have reliable transportation

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

MKT-P0108

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY 623.847.4600 & DIRECTORY SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS & SERVICE BUSINESS &BUSINESS SERVICE DIRECTORY

623.847.4600

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HANDYMAN

WANTED TO BUY

WANTED TO BUY

OUTLET installation, ceiling fan installs, lighting repairs, emergency electrical repairs, panel upgrades.

Updating an older home.

Call 602-388-5703

$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

A KBS Company

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.

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.

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

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European & American Classic Cars

(All Models, Any Condition,Including Barn Finds)

CALL ROY

PORSCHE

• 50’s-90’s • 365 Coupes, Roadsters, 911, 912 ALL MODELS

Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 APTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

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

H 602-810-2179

AUSTIN HEALEY’S • 50’s-60’s •

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

623-939-9447

HOMES FOR RENT

Enjoy stress-free living at Luke AFB today!

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

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

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• 40’s-70’s • 190SL, 230SL, 280SL Early Cabriolet

JAGUARS

• 30’s-70’s • XK, XKE, Coupes, Roadsters, Early Cabriolets

ALFAS

• 20’s-70’s • ALL MODELS ALL INTERESTING

Do You Have or Know of a Classic Car? Finder’s Fee Paid! Cash Buyer

602-810-2179

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Schedule a tour today!

866.272.7341

LukeFamilyHomes.com

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

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

Office 623-872-7622 DOORS

SECURITY $

250

TOTAL PACKAGE Locks & Installed

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

AUTO SERVICES

Doubles & 8 ft doors starting at $

650

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

623-486-5777

AUTO SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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

SUPERCHARGED

$

Utilities included • Pet friendly Exceptional amenities MERCEDES

CONCRETE / MASONRY

Appliance Repair 4 Less

623.842.6000 • notices@startimes.com

EMPLOYMENT

APPLIANCE SERVICES

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices!

Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

ELECTRIC

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

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

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

Peoria Times

August 13, 2020

HANDYMAN

PAINTING

Honey Do List Too Long?

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Check out the Handyman Section!

LOCKSMITH

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

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623.847.4600

480-338-4011

CLASSIFIEDS

ROC#309706

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Honey-Do List Too Long?

Check out the Business & Service Directory!

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

602.956.7299

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

PAINTING

ROOFING

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

PLUMBING

Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES

Michael Kite

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

Call 623-847-4600

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

ROC#289851

POOL SERVICES

POOL TILE CLEANING

MARINE SERVICES SPORTS CENTER Sales & Service

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

623-937-9233 12405 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale

BEFORE

www.boatrepairaz.com

ROOFING

SUN LAND ROOFING

ROOFING

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

Serving all types of roofing

602-743-3175

Tiles & Shingles

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

AFTER

www.almeidaroofing.com

623-695-9199

www.miraclepoolcare.com

Your newspaper.

Your community.

Your planet.

Please recycle me.

WINDOWS

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758

602-471-2346 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

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Men’s Lounge Barbershop provides a relaxing men’s classic barbershop atmosphere, focused on the lifestyle of today’s man.

Everyone is welcome at Men’s Lounge Barbershop where you will be treated the same regardless of your wealth and/or community status. Come on by and get the lounge treatment.

You’ll never look for another barbershop again.

Peoria

6791 West Happy Valley Road Suite 105 Peoria Arizona, 85383 623-440-9412

Phoenix

2501 W. Happy Valley Rd. Suite 32-107, Phoenix Arizona, 85085 623-556-3193

www.mensloungeaz.com