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Honor, Respect and Patience: The Brandon Act BY BRIAN CANO SR.

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Since June 25, 2018, the day 21-yearold sailor Brandon Caserta died by suicide on a helicopter flight deck, Patrick and Teri Caserta have done everything they could to bring justice to their son. A 2015 Liberty High School graduate, Brandon was an aircrew aviation electrician for Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 in Norfolk, Virginia. “They bullied and harassed Brandon, they tortured and messed with him on a daily basis,” said his father, Patrick, a retired Navy recruiter. “From the moment he arrived in Norfolk, they treated him horribly.” On July 28, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally

introduced legislation in honor of Brandon. According to the Brandon Act, if signed into law, sailors could initiate an immediate referral in a highly confidential manner. McSally said the Casertas have “every right to be withdrawn” because of the overwhelming grief of losing their son. McSally said it was important that Patrick and Teri turned their pain into advocacy in Brandon’s memory. “This is an epidemic in our society. We’ve all been touched by this to include myself; people we know have loved ones who have taken their own lives,” McSally said. “I’m so proud of Patrick and Teri.” Patrick and Teri have devoted their SEE BRANDON ACT PAGE 3

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Economists mulled over mostly good news on the national economy, unveiled Aug. 14. According to a Wall Street Journal story, “U.S. households boosted retail spending 1.2% in July, the third straight monthly increase despite a rise in coronavirus infections.” At the risk of bragging, Peoria might comment: “That’s nothing!” Despite slowdowns—and, at times, outright shutdowns—of restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters, the Peoria economy is not just surviving the COVID-19

pandemic but thriving through it. From July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, Peoria sales tax revenue was just over $90 million. After July 1, 2019, retail sales in the city really started taking off, with 10% or more increases compared to the previous year in five of eight months, and at least 4.5% increases in the other three. Then came shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. March retail sales tax revenue fell by 4% compared to the previous March. April was far worse, with a 13% drop. And then a curious thing happened: May rebounded, and was up nearly 8% over the previous May.

June was even better, with Peoria’s take of sales taxes at $8.7 million—a 13% jump over the same month last year. The powerhouse June brought Peoria’s fiscal year sales tax total to just under $99 million, a 6% increase over the 2018-19 fiscal year total of $93 million. “The percentage increase is pretty good—it even surprised us,” said Barry Houg, the city of Peoria’s deputy director of Finance and Budget. June’s sales tax revenue was the highest of any non-December (holiday shopping month) for Peoria in the last two years. “This is like holiday sales in the sumSEE CITY’S ECONOMY PAGE 8

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Federal, state primary election results finalized BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Social distancing restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic likely limited the number of candidates able to get signatures required to make the primary ballot. But the pandemic apparently had little impact on the Aug. 4 primary. On Aug. 14, the Maricopa County Elections Department finalized the federal and state primary elections held 10 days earlier. According to the county, “a historic primary turnout” had 860,704 voters participating. That was nearly 25% more than the 699,636 ballots in the 2018 primary. (In the 2016 primary, 555,844 ballots were turned in to the county.) The ballots returned represent 35% of the 2.4 million registered voters. Voters were able to mail or drop off ballots or vote in person, with 99 polling places set up to provide social distancing.

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Congressional District. Rep. Debbie Lesko was the only Republican to file in District 8, which includes parts of Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Waddell, Glendale and Peoria. Lesko received 105,758 votes. There were three Democrats on the primary ballot for the 8th Congres-

sional District: Michael Muscato of Peoria, Bob Musselwhite of Litchfield Park and Bob Olsen of Surprise. Kyle Martin of Glendale filed as a write-in candidate. Michael Muscato, who received 35,923 votes, will attempt to unseat

Congressional races The Aug. 4 primary election had three Democrat candidates for the 8th

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lives to exposing military bullying and hazing. They believe a combination of lack of Navy leadership and an out-of-control commander prompted Brandon to take his life According to the House Congressional record, “Brandon was a 21-yearold United States Navy petty officer. He couldn’t get mental health help when he needed it, and as a result, he died from suicide on the flight line of his squadron in Norfolk, Virginia.” Systemic problem Since 2006, suicides in the Navy have more than doubled. In 2019, the Navy recorded 73 suicides at a rate of 21.8 per 100,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Fatal Injury Report. McSally said that more needs to be done to address suicide prevention in the military. The military has unique pressures and challenges, but the government needs to do more for the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their lives for our freedoms, according to McSally. “It’s a travesty people come home from combat, and they survive the enemy trying to take their life and then they take their own lives,” McSally said. “We’ve got to do more within the military, also in society.” After Brandon’s death, a Navy investigation into his suicide uncovered widespread abuse within Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28. Brandon’s commanding officer was verbally abusive and created a hostile work environment, according to Navy investigators. McSally expects President Donald Trump to sign the Brandon Act into law. McSally said she looks forward to working with Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) on additional mental health legislation for those in the military. “The Brandon Act would allow struggling sailors like Brandon who are in very toxic circumstances, or just need help for other reasons, to be able to reach out and get the help they need,” McSally said. A patriotic tribute Brandon was a friendly person who was always willing to help out a friend, according to many former students at

Peoria Frontier Elementary, Sunrise Mountain and Liberty High schools. Brandon treated everyone with honor, respect, patience and kindness, according to his closest friends. Destini Mohn of Mesa said Brandon was a compassionate friend who will be missed by many. Mohn said Brandon would often text, call or surprise her by showing up at her house. She said Brandon had a way of figuring out exactly what to say. Mohn said Brandon never hid his emotions from her. “When I felt like something is wrong, Brandon made sure I was OK,” Mohn said. “I felt comfortable talking to Brandon because I knew that there was no judgment. I knew that he wasn’t going to criticize me or tell me what I needed to do.” Courtnie Hawks of Peoria said Brandon enjoyed listening to the rock band AC/DC and playing Guitar Hero. She said he also enjoyed eating chicken fingers and had a propensity for sugary sweets. She said they would spend hours at Brandon’s playing Guitar Hero. “It took us months to beat the song

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‘One’ by Metallica and after we finally beat it, we were both ecstatic,” Hawks said. “Brandon had a heart of gold. When Brandon died, I lost one of my soulmates.” Kaleb Anderson, of Peoria, said he met Brandon while attending a Sunrise Mountain High photography class. Anderson said Brandon was a true patriot who wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. For that reason, Anderson said he supported Brandon’s decision to enlist into the Navy and become to become a SEAL. “Brandon proved his unparalleled patriotism. He was willing to give up everything for his country,” Anderson said. “I really respected that.” Teri and Patrick Caserta are committed to making sure their son did not die in vain and his legacy helps others. “Brandon was such a good kid,” Patrick said. Active members of the military and veterans in crisis can call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255. To be connected with a qualified Veterans Administration professional, press the number 1.

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Peoria schools continue remote learning, launch ‘safe places’ BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Two weeks after many Peoria and neighboring schools started providing online, remote education for students, school districts continue to figure out options for in-person learning. While Gov. Doug Ducey is allowing districts to continue remote learning, he directed districts to provide on-site learning for children who need a place to go during school hours starting Aug. 17. Peoria Unified School District PUSD has 42 elementary and high schools in Glendale and Peoria. Learning began remotely at all the schools in early August. The PUSD governing board voted July 24 “to begin our in-person learning no earlier than Tuesday, Sept. 8.” “All 42 Peoria Unified schools have WiFi hotspots available for families to checkout if you need internet in your home or if you need to boost your current Wi-Fi signal,” said a district announcement.

“Per the governor’s executive order, on Monday, Aug. 17, Peoria Unified will begin offering free on-site support for the most vulnerable, high-risk students in our district who need a place to go during the school day while completing their online learning. This includes children of first responders, those with special education services, English Language Learners (ELL) or homeless and foster care students,” said the announcement posted Aug. 10. “… on-site support does not include in-person instruction by a certified teacher but rather a location for our most at-risk students who do not have Wi-Fi at home, or who do not have a safe place to go during the school day.” On-site support will be available at 10 elementary schools and all high schools. For more information, visit peoriaunified.org. Glendale Elementary School District Distance learning began at GESD Aug. 10. GESD provides educational services to more than 11,000 students in 17 schools.

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In an Aug. 14 letter to families, GESD Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones announced, “This week, Arizona Department of Health Services released public health benchmarks for schools to prepare for a healthy return. We will use the health benchmarks and guidance from our local health department in our decision making to return to in-person learning. “As we have done throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we will rely on health experts to help guide our decisions . . . prior to the benchmarks being released, Tuesday, Sept. 8 was our projected return date for in-person learning. However, this date is only a projection as we continue to monitor these benchmarks weekly.” On Aug. 17, GESD began offering free on-site support opportunities and support services for students who need a place to go during the school day. According to a district announcement, “Please be advised that free onsite support opportunities and support services are not teacher-led classroom instruction. However, free on-site support opportunities and support services will include in-person support services such as student supervision and strategic support for students in need during standard school hours and may include teacher-led or paraprofessional support for students engaging in distance learning instruction.” For more information, visit gesd40.org. Deer Valley Unified School District The district serves 34,000 students who live in and near our 367-square-mile boundary, including parts of Glendale and Peoria. DVUSD school began with remote learning Aug. 3. “For the free safe learning space, we are opening up at six schools Aug. 17 for those who are pre-registered,” said Monica Allread, a DVUSD spokeswoman. Students are required to bring all learning materials so they are able to connect virtually with their teachers in order to participate. Students will be in small cohorts and will connect with their teachers virtually and complete assignments. Staff may provide technical assistance and help clarify questions. Tutoring will not be provided. For more information, visit dvusd.org.

METRICS FOR REOPENING On Aug. 14, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) launched a dashboard “designed to help school officials in Maricopa County determine if their communities are meeting reopening metrics set by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Arizona Department of Education (ADE).” The tool is available at maricopa.gov/ schooldashboard. It allows school superintendents, principals, parents and others to view two weeks’ worth of data on the three metrics set by ADHS and ADE for opening schools: • Case rate per 100,000 people: a way to standardize and compare the number of cases in specific populations (data available at county, ZIP code and school district levels). • Percent positivity: a way to tell if there is significant community spread and whether enough testing is available (data available at county, ZIP code and school district levels). • COVID-like illness: a way to monitor the percent of people who visit participating emergency rooms and hospitals with COVID-19 symptoms before they are tested. This is the first sign that a decrease or increase in COVID-19 community spread is occurring (data available at the county level). “Maricopa County Public Health’s role is to provide information to school administrators about the spread of COVID in their communities so they can make data-driven decisions to open schools in the safest way possible, and that’s what this dashboard is all about,” said Marcy Flanagan, executive director for MCDPH. Data used to generate this report is based upon the benchmarks and thresholds for reopening established by the Arizona Department of Health Services. “This dashboard will allow decision makers to view their selected area’s overall risk level related to community transmission of COVID-19 and the recommended learning scenario, based on the most recent data,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of disease control for MCDPH.

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Lesko in the November election. Bob Olsen received 20,547 votes and Bob Musselwhite received 9,578 votes. The 7th Congressional District, which includes parts of Tolleson and Glendale, had just three candidates file: incumbent Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, and Republicans Joshua Barnett of Phoenix and Nina Becker of Sun City. Becker has withdrawn from the race. In this overwhelmingly Democrat district, Gallego received 56,108 votes. Barnett received 15,245 votes. They will battle in November. State races In District 21, which includes Peoria, incumbent Kevin Payne of Peoria and challengers Beverly Pingerelli of Peoria and Randy Miller of Sun City filed as Republican candidates, while Kathy Knecht of Peoria was the lone Democrat to file. Incumbent Tony Rivero of Peoria did not file. Payne received 16,987 votes. Pingerelli received 16,896 votes. Those two move on to the November ballot. Miller received 10,708 votes. Knecht received 19,882 votes. Incumbent Rick Gray filed for the District 21 Senate as a Republican, with Ryan Eldridge of Peoria a Republican write-in candidate. Brian Whitman of Peoria was the lone Democrat to file for the District 21 Senate seat. Gray received 26,075 votes. Whitman received 19,464 votes. Arizona District 22 includes parts of Peoria.

On the ballot for reelection is Sen. David Livingston, who received 29,714 votes to overcome a challenge from fellow Republican Hop Nguyen, who received 8,613 votes. Sarah Tyree was the lone Democrat candidate for the District 22 Senate seat. She received 24,292 and will face Livingston in November. Incumbents Frank Carroll, who received 33,667 votes, and Ben Toma, who received 33,677 votes, were on the Republican primary ballot for the District 22 House of Representatives seat, with Wendy Garcia, who received 20,854 votes, and Mary “Kathleen” Home, who received 15,519 votes, on Democrat ballots. All four will be on the November ballot, fighting for the two District 22 seats. Incumbent Paul Boyer of Glendale was the only Republican to file, and Douglas Ervin of Phoenix was the only Democrat to file for the state Senate position in District 20. Boyer received 20,242 votes. Ervin received 18,497 votes. The two will battle in November. Incumbents Anthony Kern of Glendale and Shawnna Bollick of Phoenix were the only two Republicans to file for the two state representatives of District 20. Judy Schwiebert of Phoenix filed as a Democrat for District 20. Kern received 16,134 votes. Bollick received 15,760 votes. Schwiebert received 18,520 votes and will try to unseat one of the Republican incumbents in November.

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Ducey’s plan to reopen schools gets F from Arizona educational, medical leaders BY SAMANTHA PACHECO MOLINA Peoria Times Contributing Writer

In a video conference Aug. 10, state physicians and education voices called on Gov. Doug Ducey to provide stronger state leadership; support to school districts; and stricter guidelines to keep all students, educators, staff and families safe during the reopening process. Ducey, along with the Arizona Department of Health Services and the Arizona Department of Education, recently announced a “Roadmap for Reopening Schools.” In-person learning was not allowed until Aug. 17. After that, school districts were permitted to make their own decisions, based on data provided by the state in different categories. “With no evidence to back up this roadmap metric, Gov. Ducey is telling Arizona that students can return to class, when conditions are clearly not safe to do so,” said Dr. Dionne Mills, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Gilbert. The panel of medical professionals and school districts claim the outline is too vague and will not be sufficient enough to combat the spread of the virus. “From a medical perspective, the most alarming thing about Gov. Ducey’s plan for reopening is that its recommendations simply aren’t quite that backed by science or evidence,” said Mills. “And that is scary.” “We know that COVID-19 is just as disproportionately hurting working families in Arizona—especially in the Black, Latino and Native American communities, the impact is great,” said Devin Del Palacio, a Tolleson Union

High School District board member. “Ignoring some of the educational needs of the underserved and at-risk students will only further set back our entire generation of children.” In response to the governor’s reopening plans, state professionals have produced their own set of “data driven and scientific based” guidelines for school districts to use when reopening. The list, compiled by educators and medical experts, includes benchmarks like adequate testing with a positivity rate of less than 5%, faster testing re-

staff and students to act as emotional and behavior counsels as well as recognize the symptoms of COVID-19. One said the plan puts added responsibility and stress on school staff and students. “Piling on more roles and responsibility for our staff without additional resources will only add to the burden and ultimately hurt our most disadvantaged students,” said Del Palacio “Our resources are already shorthanded,” Del Palacio said. “And we are now expected to do more, with less.”

Avondale leads as WV housing market on a tear BY PAUL MARYNIAK Peoria Times Staff Writer

Sellers have no reason to be jittery about the Valley’s housing market— and especially some West Valley cities—judging by the Cromford Report’s latest look at last month’s home sale data for the region. Avondale and Glendale have the hottest housing markets in the Valley, according to the latest index developed by Cromford Report—the leading analyst of the Phoenix Metro housing market. Cromford uses a variety of data for an index that shows how favorable the market is toward buyers or sellers in 17 Valley municipalities. With 100 on the index representing a balanced market, the higher above 100 for any city, the more tilted the market is toward sellers.

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sults and widespread contact tracing. Some said teachers are concerned for their safety. “They are writing wills and are putting together contingency plans for their own children, should they be hospitalized or worse,” said Beth Lewis, co-founder of Save Our Schools Arizona. “As educators and parents we are extremely concerned that the people we elect to lead us have given up and have left local communities to fend for ourselves,” Lewis said. Ducey’s roadmap asks educational

On that score, first-place Avondale has an unprecedented 717 with Glendale in second place at 530.2. Phoenix ranks seventh with 387.4, followed by ninth-place Goodyear with 365.2. Peoria’s 311.6 score gets it into 12th place, followed closely by Buckeye in 13th with a 303.6. All that spells bad news for people looking to buy a home. Cromford said that while the Valley’s nearly unprecedented low inventory of homes for sale is loosening a tad, prices are rising at an even quicker pace than they had in the first half of 2020. “The housing market is extremely strong and has been hitting a number of new records in the last few days,” Cromford said, adding that inventory declined by only 3.5%—far weaker than in June. “This is because we are seeing far

more new listings than we got during the first half of the year,” Cromford said, adding the increase “appears to be setting in for the long run.” Noting that closings were up 13% over July 2019, Cromford said demand—far from being curbed by the pandemic—“has reached heights that make it very strong by any historical standard.” And that means buyers can expect prices to rise faster—and homeowners can expect to see their houses appreciate at an even higher rate. The average price per square foot rose 4.5% in July—which Cromford said would be normal year over year but not from one month to the next. The total number of new and resale home deals closed in July in Maricopa County was 11,205—up 4.7 % over July 2019. The median sales price was SEE HOUSING PAGE 8

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Landlord lawsuit challenges governor’s no-evictions order BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Landlords and mobile home park owners from around the state are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to void an executive order by Gov. Doug Ducey blocking evictions of tenants who do not pay their rent. The lawsuit claims the governor lacks the constitutional authority to tell constables around the state not to process eviction orders, even those issued legally by judges. It also contends that the gubernatorial directive is violating both the property rights of landowners as well as their right to enter into contracts. In seeking review, the lawsuit acknowledges that the governor can exercise certain powers in a public health emergency.

But attorney Kory Langhofer, who prepared the legal filing, said that Ducey, in unilaterally barring landlords from enforcing the terms of lawful lease agreements, created “an indefinite economic welfare and redistribution program, rather than a public health measure to contain the COVID-19 contagion.’’ Langhofer also warned the justices that if the governor’s order goes unchallenged, “then there is virtually no personal or commercial transaction or conduct that would lie outside his grasp.’’ The lawsuit asks the high court not just to rule that Ducey’s order exceeds his constitutional authority but to specifically direct constables and justices of the peace to carry out their duties to evict tenants once there is a finding they are not paying their rent.

Powerball winning ticket sold in Peoria BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF To the old saying, “You can’t win if you don’t play,” it can be added: “… and if you don’t claim your prize.” The Saturday, Aug. 15, Powerball draw identified a $50,000 winning ticket sold in Peoria. But, as of Aug. 19, the winner has not

yet come forward to the Arizona Lottery to claim the prize. The lucky person matched four of five numbers, plus the red Powerball number, to secure the $50,000 prize. The winning numbers were 5-12-34-45-56, with a red Powerball number of 3. The ticket was sold at QuikTrip, located at 6721 W. Thunderbird Road.

Coronavirus cases on decline, deaths increasing BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The trend in August has been fewer total COVID-19 cases. On Aug. 15, Maricopa County reported 128,187 cumulative positive tests. At the beginning of the month, there were 118,497 cumulative cases in the county.

The 9,690 cases averaged 646 new positive tests per day in August, a steep decline from the 2,250 new COVID-19 cases per day in Maricopa County in July. The number of new cases in Maricopa County reported Aug. 17 fell to 181, with 413 cases reported Aug. 18. Peoria 85345 neared 2,000 positive

COVID-19 cases, according to the state’s COVID-19 tracker. Other parts of Peoria remained under 1,000 cases. Glendale 85301 neared 3,000 cases, with neighboring 85303 nearing 2,000. According to the county website, “the mask requirement played a critical role in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Maricopa County.” The county reported 2,537 cumulative deaths from COVID-19 mid-way into the month, a 25% increase from the 2,016 coronavirus-related deaths reported in the county Aug. 1. Deaths in Arizona from COVID-19 increased by 20%, from 3,747 Aug. 1 to 4,492 Aug. 15.

In previously defending the order, the governor’s office has argued that nothing in it eliminates the legal right of tenants to make up the missed rent once the emergency ends. But Langhofer said that eviction generally is a landlord’s only effective remedy when someone doesn’t pay. And he called the end-of-emergency obligation to pay little more than “parchment promises’’ by tenants, who probably can’t pay anyway, making the requirement to come current on rent “an illusory means of redress’’ for landlords. Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, president of the Arizona Multihousing Association, one of the groups that sued, said when the governor issued the original order in March there was a promise that the state would be providing financial assistance to renters. So she said her members decided not to challenge the move. But to date she said less than $2 million has gone out. “Had those funds been deployed we may not have needed to file,’’ Gilstrap LeVinus said. “There are plenty of resources out there,’’

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she continued. “No one should be evicted.’’ Complicating matters, Ducey extended the no-eviction order last month through the end of October. He did add a provision that requires tenants to certify to landlords by Aug. 22 they have applied for rental assistance from one of the state, county, city or private organizations that provide it. Ducey also set aside $5 million in grants for landlords, though aides to the governor said these were designed mainly to help those with one or just a few properties and not for owners of apartment complexes. Gilstrap LeVinus said that will hardly be enough to compensate landlords for lost revenues. Legal issues aside, she said it’s not fair to put the burden of the financial problems caused by the outbreak largely on the backs of landlords. “When the pandemic hit, the state didn’t mandate that grocery stores and restaurants give away free food or that gas stations give away free fuel,’’ Gilstrap LeVinus said. “Yet in this case, they’re asking rental housing owners to provide free housing.’’

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about 8% in June. They’ve been down (the whole pandemic),” Houg said. Even that dip is relative: “They were negative 30% a couple months ago,” Houg said of the restaurant sales taxes. “We’re definitely seeing a comeback in restaurants—it’s getting better,” Houg said. “But there’s always a concern as this lingers on: Are they going to be able to make it? … There are definitely a lot of hurdles to overcome. We have to see about unemployment, if additional stimulus keeps (the economy) propped up,” he added. “Really, getting the vaccine would be key for everyone.” According to Houg, at the most recent count, 3,600 Peoria businesses had city licenses to operate.

$325,000, up 13.6 % from $286,000 a year ago. Of the total closures, new homes accounted for 1,662—up 22.9% from July 2019. The median sales price was $363,511, up 2.1 % from $356,001 a year ago. Prices on resales soared last month over July 2019. The 9,543 closed resale home transaction had a median price of $317,000—up 14.4% from $277,000 in July 2019. “This happened during a summer month, making it even more remarkable, because summer months are usually rather weak for pricing, even in strong markets,” it said. Median sale price has risen 12.5% between July 2019 and last month, and the double-digit increase in appreciation is “something which we have not

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mer. And we’ve never seen that,” said Houg. “It has to be related to the stimulus.” He said Peoria staff members have been pondering about the good fortune. “A couple things we are thinking are helping are the stimulus CARES Act. And expanded unemployment benefits helped. People still have money to spend,” he said. “In Peoria, we have businesses providing essential goods. The Targets and Walmarts are doing well. … And then our construction is doing well.” The food service industry has been more up and down, roller coastering through Gov. Doug Ducey’s shutdowns and slowdowns. “Restaurant and bars were down

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, sales tax revenues keep rolling into the city of Peoria, as residents continue to support local businesses. (Peoria Times file photo)

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Why vaccinations are important during a pandemic BY DR. LANE TASSIN

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The illness COVID-19 continues to affect more people each day. If a person contracts an infectious disease during this pandemic, their immune system may be weakened and leave them susceptible to suffering the more deadly effects of SARS-CoV-2. Until there is an effective vaccine to this particular coronavirus, it’s particularly important to protect yourself against easily preventable diseases by receiving available vaccines. Everyone should review their shot record and get up to date with currently recommended vaccinations. What are vaccines? Vaccines are FDA-approved medications prepared with dead or weakened microorganisms that help your immune system prepare to fight certain germs. A vaccine stimulates your body to pro-

duce appropriate antibodies to fight off a foreign invader. As a result, your immune response becomes faster and more effective in responding to future infections. How can I know which vaccines to receive? Have a discussion with your health care provider to ensure you’re receiving the appropriate vaccines for your age group and risk factors. Common adult vaccinations include influenza, hepatitis A and B, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, shingles and pneumococcal pneumonia. In preparation for this year’s flu season, it’s highly recommended that everyone over 6 months of age get their flu shot early before the onset of flu season. Take advantage of available vaccinations to stay

as healthy as possible in case you develop COVID-19. What’s the difference between vaccination and immunization? Many people use the word immunization interchangeably with vaccination, but they’re not the same thing. Immunization is the process that happens in the human body after a vaccination is received. There are a wide variety of

vaccinations available for the prevention of life-threatening diseases. To learn more about available vaccines, contact your health care provider or visit the CDC’s website at cdc.gov to view a full vaccination schedule. Dr. Lane Tassin, co-chief medical officer, FastMed Urgent Care, is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine and spent 22 years in emergency medicine before joining FastMed in 2012.

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Based on that number, four months’ inventory—just barely a seller’s market—would be 1,848 active listings in Glendale, and 1,888 in Peoria. As I write this, there are only 198 active and available listings (not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow) in MLS in Glendale, and 282 active listings in Peoria.

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That’s 42.85% of one month’s inventory in Glendale and 59.75% of one month’s inventory in Peoria. Maricopa County is a little better, with today’s active listings about 75% of July’s closed sales. Compound that with interest rates of 3% and lower, and you have our local real estate market today. It’s happening in markets across the Valley and the country. Homebuyers hoping to lock in low interest rates and take advantage of the additional buying power, as a result, face heavy competition, not only from other homebuyers but also from cash-paying investors and flippers. Buyers know they will be up against multiple offers and find themselves having to be creative with their sacrifices and incentives, in the hopes of having their contract accepted by a seller inundated with offers. Even builders are experiencing high traffic and demand, some resorting to a lottery system for available lots. And it seems many would-be sellers are instead choosing to take advantage of the low interest rates by refinancing, further contributing to the lack of inventory.

No one has a crystal ball, but we suspect a housing crisis of a different sort could be looming in the distance. Banks do not want another market crash and have already been offering forbearance programs to current homeowners. With forbearance and a renewed eviction moratorium, there is hope that people will be able to remain in their housing until unemployment returns to pre-COVID numbers. For those needing additional resources, rental assistance is available through the Arizona Department of Housing website at saveourhomeaz. gov. Landlords can apply for aid at arizonatogether.org/grants. Did you know there’s more to the quote? “When one door closes, another one opens, but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” It’s a good reminder to keep moving forward, navigate the market we have today and keep opening those doors. Lisa Baker is a Realtor who sells homes in Glendale and Peoria. For more information, visit lisarbaker.com or movetoglendaleaz.com

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First Star Academy site opens in Arizona BY CAREER SUCCESS SCHOOLS

Career Success Schools has opened a STEM Academy in North Phoenix to house seventh- to 12th-grade students. STEM—science, technology, engineering and math—focuses on preparing students for real world career success. The middle school features a school within a school model called Star Academy, a hands-on, project-based learning model where students experience a sneak peek into hundreds of career opportunities. The Star Academy students are typically those students who have struggled with school in the past. The hands-on approach re-engages some of the most disengaged learners and prepares them to be successful in high school and beyond. All STEM Academy students (grades seven to 12) receive a Chromebook and access to Wi-Fi, individualized support and a learning environment that teaches community, persistence and drive to become anyone they like. Amy Spencer is the director of schoolSTEM Academy. She recently moved from Colorado, where she worked in a large urban school district for 12 years. Her background in special education, school leadership and district leadership uniquely qualiﬁes her to support the students and families. “I believe all students can succeed and have traditionally worked with the

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The Glendale Chamber is staying connected BY VIVIANA GOMEZ Glendale Chamber Intern

Glendale Chamber of Commerce strives to help local businesses in any situation with resources and webinars to lead them to success. Businesses are facing challenges in light of COVID-19, however, the Glendale Chamber is staying connected to its members by providing Backto-Business resources. The staff is always eager to share the current strategies to stay connected with consumers.

Virtual events The Glendale Chamber hosted successful in-person events before the pandemic. Now it’s holding virtual events like Business Over Breakfast, Fuel, Business After Hours and Biz Build Up. These four key events enabled members to come together and mingle at the comfort of their own desk or home.

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The e-newsletter offers business resources and up-to-date member news. Visit the “At-A-Glance” page on the chamber’s website for members tips and insights to keep their business going. It also features instructions on how to submit business content.

Webinars The Glendale Chamber offers monthly webinars that help boost business with its marketing strategy plans, social media content and online presence presented by the Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee. So far, the committee has covered “Get the Most Out of Facebook,” “Content Marketing for Small Business,” “Business After the COVID-19 Closure” and “Get the Most Out of Social Media in a COVID-19 Economy.” To learn more, call 623-937-4754 or visit glendaleazchamber.org.

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The Glendale Elementary School District has four Verizon Innovative Learning schools for the 20202021 school year. Desert Spirit, Sunset Vista, Melvin E. Sine and Challenger schools have just deployed more than 2,000 iPads to their fourth- through eighth-grade students. The iPads come with wireless connectivity to ensure all students have access to distance learning. The Verizon Innovative Learning schools received the Digital Promise grant that makes this work happen. Teachers receive intensive professional learning regarding how to incorporate iPads and other technology-based teaching and learning activities that highly engage students. Challenger and Melvin E. Sine schools have been implementing this for over a year to resounding academic results. Students are engaged, learning and able to utilize technology ﬂuidly.

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most at-risk student populations,” she said. “At my last school where I was a school leader, we saw our behaviors decrease, student achievement increase and overall social emotional and mental health was addressed in a more effective way. I hope to bring all of those outcomes to STEM Academy as we build our programs.” Arizona-based Career Success Schools was incorporated in 2000 and operates four charter school campuses in Phoenix. The Sage Campus enrolls students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, while the Tech and Robert L. Duffy campuses host kids in grades nine to 12. The North Campus enrolls students in grades seven to 12. All four campuses operate as alternative schools, which serve atrisk populations. Three of them also offer a Dropout Recovery Program, which is available to students ages 16 to 21 who have not received a

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Support students through community programs BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

As kids prepare for the upcoming school year, school supplies remain critical to their success. While school districts struggle with the challenge of delivering education and resources to students amid a pandemic, many parents are working to determine how they will ensure their children have the necessary supplies. Community youth programs are innovating to ﬁll gaps and ensure kids from low-income families in particular are equipped with learning materials and supplies, enrichment activities and food. For example, when schools closed, local corps of The Salvation Army started adapting creative alternatives to their youth programs to provide activities, snacks and educational materials like coloring sheets, scavenger hunts and more to keep kids entertained and learning. If you’d like to make a similar im-

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Airman & Family Readiness Center will soon serve again BY THE AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

The Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center is closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is projected to be closed at least until the end of September. The center will be available to receive phone calls at 623-856-6550, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for routine and emergency Airman & Family Readiness Center business. We look forward to serving you in person again soon! Everyone stay safe and take care of yourselves. Contact Airman & Family Readiness Center for more information at 623-856-6550 or visit its Facebook page, Luke A&FRC. The address is 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB, AZ 85309.

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For high school seniors like Angelo Talamantes, a 2020 graduation is not as comical as the social media memes. Talamantes, like most seniors, is taking it in stride but has challenges he never dreamed of just three months ago. As a Deer Valley Academy senior, Talamantes has been anticipating the moment when he would walk across the stage and be handed that small piece of paper that means the world to him; his ticket into adult life and the new experiences a diploma brings. He looked forward to sharing this milestone in front of peers, family, friends, and others who helped him achieve his goal. The ceremony will go on, but scaled way back due to social distancing restrictions. Talamantes found his biggest challenge to be online schooling; something he tried before and hoped to avoid. He misses the interaction and direct communication with the teachers and, of course, socializing with friends. He learned to juggle school, work and

travel to the hard-to-ﬁnd job he accepted, 30 minutes from home. The time spent with family has been positive. “With more time at home, I’ve learned a lot about the strengths and struggles people have gone through. I enjoy the efforts everyone makes to stay connected.” Talamantes knows he will make changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ll be more cautious in groups and try to spread more happiness. I’ll listen to the medical professionals who are trying to keep everyone safe.” As for graduation, Talamantes will get that prized diploma. And while the ceremony may look and feel a little different, he realizes that “if it has to be this way, it has to be.” It seems Talamantes is well equipped to face the future. Deer Valley Academy is a charter high school. Call 602-388-4444 or visit deervalleyacademy.org.

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President and CEO Peoria Chamber of Commerce

The 501 (c)(3) charities in Peoria and the West Valley beneﬁt from the forward-thinking and full support of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce has many 501(c)(3) members. These charities complement the Peoria Chamber’s leadership as the “voice of business” by serving the thousands of needs in the West Valley. The chamber business association affords 501(c)(3) opportunities to beef up their messaging. Wayne Cole, president of 501c Realty and Peoria Chamber member, who has a rich history of support and enablement of 501(c)(3)s throughout the Valley said “501(c)(3)s can increase donations and better communicate their vision into their market by investing time, attention and energy connecting in a relevant way with a business association like a chamber.” These ﬁve strategies will ensure a

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solid ROI for 501(c)(3)s investing in a chamber of commerce: • Execute a “Give to Get” formula first to be successful. Many times, too much emphasis is put on getting donations, and not working to give time and attention first, to the new people connections, events, tools and other processes a chamber offers. • Participate! Each week the Peoria Chamber has digital events. Charities are featured at all the events. It’s a real opportunity. These meetings are complimentary, easy to attend and connections are made. • Invest in marketing and relationships development. “Any business has to spend money on marketing, especially not for profits. Nonprofits must focus on their passion, but they need to supplement this passion with proven marketing and relationship tools,” said Carri Kaufman, the Peoria Chamber’s business development manager. • Give genuine thanks often. It was surprising to research and learn how some-

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times a 501(c)(3) overlooks an expression of gratitude for donations, support and referrals. A simple letter, card or other gesture goes a long way, yet many charities neglect this important aspect of relationship building and development. • Last, give a business update often in a newsletter or other digital avenue about who and how you have helped the community. This building of a sense of accomplishment and pride attracts connections, referrals and donations. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce has built a solid program for the development and support of mem- Peoria Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Scot Andrews. (Photo ber 501(c)(3)s. As with any courtesy Peoria Chamber of Commerce) business, its success is a Peoria Chamber priority and a strong To learn more, call 623-979-3601. Reach out enabler for the less fortunate in our to the chamber at memberservices@peoriachamber.com for additional information. community.

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A goal for Glendale Elementary School District is to cultivate opportunities for schools to be the hub for the community where families are able to receive the necessary support for their basic and social-emotional needs. GESD sustains and strengthens this commitment through the creation of new positions and continuing to serve the community. Over the summer, GESD hired four counselors and three social workers to help strengthen the family and community partnerships. Counselors will focus on supporting the behavioral health needs of students, while social workers assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community providers. Further, they will connect families to resources within the community to support the educational program. Both roles are vital positions that complement the Social and Emotional Learning Specialists (SELS), which is a role that has existed in GESD for at least ten years. GESD believes no child should go to bed hungry. To ensure children and their families have a warm meal, GESD has continued their partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank. GESD will continue to provide food distribution to the Glendale community. The next curbside pick-up will be on August 25 and will continue biweekly. If you have questions, please call 623-237-7364 or email familyhub@gesd40.org. Currently, GESD has two food pantry locations to provide food to families, with one location at William C. Jack School and the other at the District Office inside the Parent Hub. The Market on the Move is an additional food resource for Glendale community members. Participants may purchase 60 pounds of fresh produce for ten dollars! The program is available on the fourth Saturday of each month beginning in January through May. The Parent Hub is another resource that will remain in operation to serve parents and families. The Hub’s mission is to engage parents as partners in their child’s learning. Free monthly classes are available for families to learn new innovative ways to learn with their child. Two of August’s virtual classes include “Mom’s Support Group” and “Leap into Science: Light & Shadows”. Please visit the GESD website to learn about the other exciting classes available this month at www.gesd40.org. Lastly, we want students, staff and families to feel safe while on campus and in the community. GESD partnered with Valle del Sol in late July to offer free COVID-19 testing inside the Glendale Landmark School gym. GESD will continue to strive to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep students, staff and families safe.

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Emma Stone headlines Valley Youth Theatre fundraiser

BY KATY SPRINGER

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Emma Stone, Nick Cartell and other stars will headline Valley Youth Theatre’s VYTal Affair-athon Aug. 22. When Valley Youth Theatre streams its VYTAl Affair-athon Saturday, Aug. 22, viewers will recognize many beloved local performers and stars of stage and screen. VYT alumni including Academy Award winner Stone and Broadway’s Cartell, who recently completed a two-and-a-half-year run as Jean Valjean in the national tour of “Les Misérables,” are among the 132 performers who have signed on to help raise money for VYT. VYTal Affair-athon, an eight-hour, Jerry-Lewis-style telethon featuring live and recorded interviews and performances, will be streamed live from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on

facebook.com/valleyyouththeatre, youtube. com/user/VYTPhoenix and at VYT.com. Peoria will be well represented, with four local performers participating in the event. Twenty-one-year-old Jahnay Pickett, a dancer with the Phoenix Suns Solar Squad, jumped at the chance to participate in VYTal Affair-athon. “Being a part of Valley Youth Theatre was the most memorable experience I had growing up. I grew to love myself as a performer and find confidence in myself, and I thank VYT wholeheartedly for that. VYT will always hold a special place in my heart and I am proud to be an alum,” she said. When asked about her experience with VYT, 12-year-old Ava Newton said, “VYT gives all kids a safe place to express themselves. There is so much hate in the world that when you find a piece filled with love that welcomes you with open arms, it becomes a special place.”

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The online event replaces the 26th annual VYTal Affair, the theater’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The COVID-19 crisis forced the cancellation of live performances across the globe. Five months later and stages are still dark, cutting off revenue and creating uncertainty for many local theaters. Since March, VYT has canceled four major productions along with in-person classes and camps. VYTal Affair-athon provides a reason to be hopeful, not to mention opportunities for thespians to jump back on stage at a time when performance opportunities are few and far between. Said Bobb Cooper, longtime artistic director of the theater, “I believe VYT has always been at the right place at the right time and that we can always find the silSEE THEATRE PAGE 12

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ver lining in anything that might come our way, including this pandemic.” Most of the telethon was pre-recorded in accordance with social distancing guidelines. In addition to vocal performances of beloved Broadway favorites, the fundraiser will include live Zoom interviews with alumni, original songs written for the event, virtual cast reunions, multi-track numbers and a few surprise guests. Each hour of the telethon will be hosted by a local celebrity, including Yetta Gibson, Cory McCloskey, Gina Salazar Hook, John Hook and Brad Perry. Ten-year-old Brooklyn Martin of Glendale, who will perform “Waiting for Life” from “Once on this Island,” jumped at the chance to support VYT. She said, “VYT means everything to me! It’s given me more confidence in performing and I have made lots of new friends. Plus, they have Bobb Cooper and he is the best!” She’s not the only one who feels that way. Indeed, VYTKids from productions over the past 30 years jumped at the opportunity to participate in the fundraiser. “For the first time ever, we will be able to showcase the incredible talent Phoenix has to offer to people around the world,” said Cooper. “We have performers from the age of 9 to seasoned professionals who were in our shows in 1989. They include attorneys, police officers, professional cheerleaders and drag queens, Broadway performers, TV stars and even Academy Award winners.” High-profile performers who got their start at VYT include Stone, Cartell, Jordin Sparks, Kimiko Glenn, Chelsea Kane, Max Crumm, Matt Dallas, Columbus Short and Sam Primack. Viewers can tune in and out anytime throughout VYTAl Affair-athon. For more information or to make a donation, visit VYT.com.

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Health officials report increases in drug overdoses, suicides throughout the COVID-19 pandemic BY HALEY LORENZEN Cronkite News

As social distancing and isolation continue throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many states across the country are reporting an increase in reported drug overdoses and suicides, including Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services has observed an increase in deaths due to suicide and drug overdose during the COVID-19 epidemic, according to Dr. Cara Christ, the department’s director. “We are seeing an increase in drug overdose and in suicides, not just here in Arizona but nationally. Could some of that be associated to the isolation and loneliness? That was one of the things that we were worried about,” she said during a recent news conference. Arizona health officials declined requests for further comment on the subject. While publicly available data reveals that in Arizona there had been 48,120 suspected opioid overdoses between June 15, 2017, and Aug. 7, 2020, the health department does not share data that isolates the number of suicides since the start of the pandemic. Nationally, there had been a 17.59% increase in drug overdoses from March 19 to May 19, as reported by the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program. Health officials in other states, such as Illinois and Washington, are voicing similar concerns, as the number of in-

cidents continues to grow. In a report released July 8 by the San Diego-based laboratory Millennium Health, an analysis of 500,000 urine drug tests found that there was an increase in the national usage of four drugs: non-prescribed fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. “Technologies like the ODMAP program that help us understand emerging data on both fatal and nonfatal overdoses in various regions in the country are really helping us get an earlier view of where there may be clusters of overdoses,” said Dr. Wilson Compton, the deputy director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a federal scientific research institute. “We certainly have data from years of multiple studies showing that social isolation and social stress plays a significant role in relapse. And so, to the extent that relapsing to drug use can play a role in overdose, that’s a very likely pathway,” Compton added. Many rehabilitation facilities have had to adapt practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Terros Health, a West Valley health care facility that specializes in mental health and substance abuse treatment, released guidelines for patients and employees. One protocol the facility is taking is spacing individuals 6 feet apart during group meetings, which are common for those in recovery. Some meetings are also being held outside. The psychological effects of isolation and loneliness have been well docu-

mented, but the effects of such stresses during a pandemic are still in the early stages of study. A study in China found that nearly 54% of 1,210 respondents “rated the psychological impact of the outbreak as moderate or severe,” while a Kaiser Family Foundation survey in April found that 45% of adults in the United States said their mental health has been negatively impacted during the pandemic. Stress, isolation and loss of employment are some of the many reasons health officials believe there will be a continued increase in overdoses, said Adm. Brett P. Giroir, the assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “COVID also affects those who are highly vulnerable, minorities, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, people who we know because of the social determinants also bear a lot of the disproportionate burdens of substance abuse,” Giroir said during a July 23 virtual discussion presented by the University of Southern California’s Institute for Addiction Science. Compared to overdoses, the exact number of suicide increases during the pandemic is less documented due to the lag in data. During a news briefing in May, President Trump remarked on the increase in overdoses, comparing the number of deaths to COVID deaths. “You could make the case it’s in even greater numbers,” he said.

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duce our emotional clutter. Emotional clutter comes from decisions made or missed in the “woulda, shoulda, coulda’s” of our lives. Firstly, forgive yourself. Then ask forgiveness of any offended party. When and where possible, make restitution. Try and make it right in a real and tangible way. That’s not so much for them but you. Secondly, when initially tempted to attack or hide, don’t. Thirdly, understand that it is much easier to not get into the trap than try and get out of the trap once you are in it. Jesus told us to pray for uncommon sense every day in the Lord’s Prayer. “Lead me not into temptation…” Do you know what that means in my language? “Lord, help me make good decisions today and not do something stupid today because, if given a chance, I will do something stupid.” I hope this helps us be more aware of the four stumbling blocks in life we are addressing today. Sometimes we just need to be reminded to look before you leap and to leap when it’s wrong just to look. And, your little toe is saying, “Amen.” 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.

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strongly with my followers on Facebook where they tested out their toe’s ability to withstand pain in everyday life situations. It’s a quote by Deanna Wadsworth. “There are four things you can’t recover: 1. The stone after the throw. 2. The word after it’s said. 3. The occasion after it’s missed. 4. The time after it’s gone.” These four concepts are all saying the same thing about different issues. If you don’t want to go through a toe jam, a “furniture meets toe” experience, look before you leap. Think before you emote. Act before you react. Plan before you build. Watch your thoughts because your thoughts become words and words become actions. Don’t just watch time; watch your timing. Be mindful that we do, and what we say, has consequences that are good, not so good and plain awful. We relate to this quote because we have been there, right? How many times have I tried to chase and catch the words that came out of my mouth? I spoke in haste, and then in my mind, I said to myself, “Oh no, I can’t believe I said something that stupid, that insensitive or that hurtful. I didn’t communicate what I meant to say. That will be misunderstood.” When I try, in my

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Local colleges adjusting policies for fall semester in light of COVID-19 BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Local colleges are adjusting their policies for the fall semester, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Huntington University According to the Peoria school’s website, Huntington University plans to begin classes Aug. 31. “Students studying in residential programs will resume face-to-face in-person instruction, which may include some elements of virtual instruction such as Zoom and Moodle,” according to the website. Students enrolling in online programs will continue to engage in a fully virtual classroom environment using university-approved technologies. For more information, visit huntington.edu/arizona. Arizona State University West According to the university website, classes will begin Thursday, Aug. 20, and students will have the option to participate in classes in person, live through ASUSync or with iCourses. In-person classes with more than 100 students in large lectures will be adjusted to allow for social distancing. ASUSync classes will have set meeting times online with live lectures, and iCourses will have assignments and content for students to work through by set deadlines. Before returning to classes, students should complete a course entitled “Community of Care” in which they will review ways to protect themselves and each other from getting sick. According to the site, students, faculty and staff will conduct symptom selfchecks every day before going to class with the ASU mobile app.

Masks will be required in all buildings and areas where social distancing is not possible, according to the site. The university has also canceled its regularly scheduled fall break in October in order to limit travel. For more information, visit asu.edu/west. Glendale Community College Classes on this Glendale campus will begin on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the school’s website. GCCl will follow the same Maricopa Community Colleges guidelines in which there will be four ways for students to learn that include self-paced online learning, live online learning, hybrid models and traditional in-person classes. Self-paced online classes will have weekly content and assignments that the student can complete at any time during the day, and the professor will be available when questions arise.

Live online classes will have set meeting times during the week for lectures and interaction between students and their professors and peers. There will also be assignments due outside of class sessions. Hybrid courses will have set online sessions and in-person sessions as well as assignments during the week. Class sizes will be reduced for in-person classes in order to support social distancing guidelines. GCC is also aiming to limit the number of in-person classes, according to the site. Masks will be required, frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned more often and hand sanitizer will be readily available throughout campus. For more information, visit glendale.edu.

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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% Se lling 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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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 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

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: A&N INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 1050 N Fairway Drive , suite H111, AVONDALE, AZ 85323 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Alpha Ngwenya 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: MEMBER Alpha Ngwenya, 1050 N Fairway Drive , suite H111, AVONDALE, AZ 85323 Published Peoria Times, Aug. 20, 27, Sept 3, 2020 / 32499

NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0013 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: Landscape Maintenance Enhancements PRE-BID MEETING DATE: August 13, 2020 at 2:30 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: August 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Aug 13, 20, 2020 / 32463

NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0015 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (IFB) Invitation for Bid BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7116 DESCRIPTION: Micro & Slurry Seal PRE-BID MEETING DATE: August 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: September 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Aug 20. 27, 2020 / 32585

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