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Daughter targeted by family for years BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

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Six people were arrested in Peoria, Glendale and Yuma for kidnapping and beating a 20-year-old pregnant family member after years of threats, Peoria police said. Goodyear, Tolleson, Avondale, Phoenix, Peoria and Yuma police departments worked together to arrest the suspects. Those arrested were: • Zahraa Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, threats, disorderly conduct.

• Yaser Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, disorderly conduct (domestic violence). • Fares Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, disorderly conduct. • Bashir Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence). • Ali Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery, threats. • Souad Alfartousi: kidnapping (domestic violence), aggravated robbery. The multijurisdictional investigation involves multiple crimes including kidnap-

ping and aggravated assault in the last two years. In May, Peoria police received a call from a man’s family saying his pregnant girlfriend’s family was threatening him. They said they would kidnap a young family member if the girlfriend wasn’t returned. Peoria detectives said the pregnant woman, her boyfriend and his family filed more than 20 police reports with various Arizona police agencies. The reports ranged SEE ARRESTS PAGE 3

Arizona Broadway Theatre planning safe, full season BY ANNIKA TOMLIN

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Arizona Broadway Theatre co-founder Kiel Klaphake is ready to welcome guests to the venue when it starts its 2021-22 season on Sunday, Sept. 19. “First thing that they should know about is that Arizona Broadway Theatre is still as awesome as it always was,” Klaphake said. “We are still committed to offering that same, best-quality shows and the best-quality service that they have come to love. “Obviously there are still some hassles that people are having to deal with and some concerns — legitimate concerns obviously — as COVID variants are still out there and people have certain feelings about vaccines and masks and so on and so forth. That sort SEE THEATRE PAGE 4

Co-founder Kiel Klaphake has waited since the opening of Arizona Broadway Theatre to stage “Chicago.” (Photo courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre)

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As back-to-school and work routines resume, blood and platelet donations have slowed, but the need remains strong. Vitalant is urging eligible donors to make a blood or platelet donation appointment during National Preparedness Month in September to prevent a serious shortage and ensure blood is readily available for disasters large and small, including the everyday needs patients face. As a special thanks for donating through Sept. 7, Vitalant will offer exclusive Vitalant T-shirts redeemable by email. To learn more and make an appointment to donate, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). West Valley donor centers are in Glendale (18583 N. 59th Avenue), Goodyear (14270 W. Indian School Road) and West Phoenix (5757 W. Indian School Road at Litchfield Road, Phoenix). The hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Local blood drives include: Avondale • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 14, Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road. • 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 19, Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue. • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, St. Thomas Aquinas Catho-

lic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road. Buckeye • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 S. Miller Road. • 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 20, Desert Hills Baptist Church, 20909 W. Yuma Road. • 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, Summit Community Church, 20555 W. Roosevelt Street. Glendale • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, Topgolf, 6101 N. 99th Avenue. • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, Arrowhead Towne Center, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center. • 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, St. Helen Roman Catholic Parish KOC, 5510 W. Cholla. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Avenue. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, Encompass Health Valley of the Sun, 13460 N. 67th Avenue. Goodyear • 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, Franklin Pierce University, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, St. John Vianney Parish, 539 E. La Pas-

ada Boulevard. • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. Peoria • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, Trilogy at Vistancia, 27980 N. Trilogy Boulevard East. • Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, Culver’s, 8330 W. Deer Valley Road. • Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, Culver’s, 8271 W. Ludlow Drive. • 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, LDS Peoria N Stake, 22034 N. 83rd Avenue. Gov. Doug Ducey has proclaimed Sept. 1 to Sept. 7 as Arizona Blood Donation Week to encourage Arizonans to give blood, especially around the Labor Day holiday, when donations typically drop by more than 25%. September is also National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes deformed red blood cells. It affects about 100,000 people in the United States. First-time donors with Vitalant can get a glimpse at their blood type immediately when they donate. Lab confirmation of blood type and other useful health information is available about a week after donation in the donor’s online account. There is no waiting period to donate after being vaccinated for COVID-19 or the seasonal flu shot. To support a safe environment most efficiently, follow the latest CDC guidance. Masks are required for all donors, staff, volunteers and guests at Vitalant blood drives and facilities regardless of vaccination status.

Peoria detectives additionally learned of a kidnapping on Aug. 18 in Avondale. In this incident, the victim’s family kidnapped her from a parking lot as she arrived at a doctor’s appointment. Ali, Yaser, Zahraa, Souad and Fares pulled the victim into a vehicle and punched her in the stomach. Two witnesses in the parking lot helped her escape.

On Aug. 26, the Peoria Police Department served three search warrants at two Peoria homes and a Glendale apartment. The victim’s parents and siblings were arrested and were booked into jail. The charges may be amended, according to Peoria police. Peoria police are encouraging those with any information regarding this case to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

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from complaints of disorderly conduct and harassment to an escalation of aggravated assault and kidnapping. The victim’s brother, Bashir, was arrested by the Yuma Police Department and booked in March for attempting to kidnap the victim. According to the Yuma police report, the victim said her brother kidnapped her and planned to bring her back to her family, who would have likely killed her.

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of volatile political environment that we are in I can’t affect too much.” That being said, Klaphake said all workers are required to be vaccinated “within the limit of the law, obviously, with protected classes and such.” Staff in contact with attendees must wear masks, too. “When patrons are arriving and they are dealing with our box office or volunteers or the servers offering them food and beverage choices, they will all be masked and vaccinated to help protect patrons,” Klaphake said. “We are not mandating anything for our patrons. We are strongly recommending that people do the right thing to protect themselves in the form of vaccines and masks.” Klaphake said the mask and vaccine recommendation is only to the patrons’ “comfort level.” The venue is continually sanitized and wiped down, while air filters are cleaned daily. “Our staff is doing everything they can to help protect the customers when they arrive,” he said. The venue’s dining service is a staple and will continue this season. Hand sanitizers are in the lobby, and signage encourages patrons to wash their hands properly and to socially distance. “When people leave the night before, we obviously clear off all of the tables with all of the linens and silverware and glassware,” he said. “We then go through and sanitize the space and wipe down all hard surfaces before we bring in new linens and set the tables with the silverware and glassware. When people do arrive, it has been pretty carefully cleaned for their arrival.” Journey to reopen ABT closed March 2020 and reopened for a limited production of “Spitfire Grill.” “I would probably say that the hardest part (of being closed) has been the emotional toll that it has had on both patrons and our staff,” Klaphake said. “From the staffing side, we had to boil down our staff to the absolute bare minimum of individuals to keep

season this January) we immediately had to look into what the next season was going to look like, and that season is starting with ‘Chicago,’” Klaphake said. “Nine months forward is a really short planning period, but that’s how much long it takes. It’s kind of like having a baby.”

Arizona Broadway Theatre will begin its 2021-22 season with “Chicago,” which was halted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. (Photos courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre)

“Chicago” will hit the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage from Sunday, Sept. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 30.

the building standing.” The staff worked to maintain communications with the public, too. “I would probably say that that was the biggest stressor out of all of it just to try to keep everybody’s attitude where it needed to be,” he said about morale. During that year and a half it was closed, Klaphake and his staff tried to keep up with pandemic recommendations while planning the season. “I’m a planner, and I like to plan what the future is to be,” Klaphake said. “I would spend a lot of times

saying like, ‘If we open in one month from now, three months from now, six months from now, a year from now,’ what does that look like if I were to look into my crystal ball and predict what the future will be. “To plan a theater season, it takes a long time. You don’t just snap your fingers and have a show on your stage.” Scheduling takes multiple calls with licensing houses to determine what shows are available and making sure that directors, designers and casts were prepared for the upcoming season. “I think when we started (the last

Return of ‘Chicago’ Klaphake said he’s excited to start the new season where they left off. “We closed down with the production of ‘Chicago,’” Klaphake said. “It had only done four performances on opening weekend. Closing down a production in its infancy was pretty heartbreaking for all of the people who had committed so much into getting it to the stage.” Klaphake said “Chicago” was the perfect show, too, for this season. “I think it sends a really strong message internally to our company and externally toward our community that we have hopefully come — I hate to say this — closer to ‘full circle,’ in terms of returning to a level of ‘normalcy,’” Klaphake said hesitantly. “When we did close down, a lot of the messages we were receiving asked what we were going to do with ‘Chicago,’ because that was the show that was happening (when we shut down). A lot of tickets were purchased for that show. So, to be able to make good on our promise to our community to be able to bring that show back was a really, really important thing.” With the shutdown, Klaphake said he needed to strengthen the bonds with the public. The return of “Chicago” shows ABT has successfully navigated the challenge. Entertainment is returning and there is a “positive energy in our industry,” Klaphake said. He understands that the past year and a half have been stressful on everyone. “I think we all lost about 10 years from our life,” he said. Looking ahead, he knows, based on survey responses, that the community is eager to return to ABT. “I am hearing more from our comSEE THEATRE PAGE 6

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AMSAF awards $60K in training scholarships BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation will open its discounted motorcycle training scholarships to the public at 8 a.m. Sept. 6. “AMSAF is excited to continue giving out scholarships to help educate new and current riders,” said Mick Degn, AMSAF executive director. “We want to thank AZGOHS director Alberto Gutier for his continued support for motorcycle safety in Arizona. This continues to be the largest single activity we do to promote motorcycle safety and awareness and to help reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities. This will allow anyone in the state of Arizona to apply for, and receive, motorcycle training.” The cost is $100, but scholarships are available.

“AMSAF has provided more than 4,000 in Arizona to help educate riders,” Degn said. A basic rider’s course can cost a motorcyclist in Arizona up to and more than $300. However, the AMSAF scholarship enables riders to obtain necessary safety training with a minimal out-of-pocket investment: a copay and receive a credit of $225 from AMSAF. Every Arizona motorcycle rider or potential rider is eligible to receive the AMSAF scholarship and can apply at amsaf.org/scholarships. Demonstrating the successful completion of a rider’s skill course, or passing the in-person skills test, is required to earn the motorcycle endorsement (M) on an Arizona state driver’s SEE AWARDS PAGE 7

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Help Peoria define new district boundaries

The city of Peoria has started the federally mandated redistricting process to redraw district boundaries. Peoria must submit the proposed city council district boundaries by the end of 2021. New city council district boundaries will be in effect for the August and November 2022 elections. Although the delay in census data reporting will shorten the timeframe for the redistricting process this year, Peoria residents will have many opportunities to participate in the process. Beginning in October, there will be in-person and virtual open house events to learn about the redistricting requirements and the online mapping software that will be used to help rebalance the city council districts. Meetings are held from 5 to 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted:

• Monday, Oct. 11, at Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Boulevard. • Tuesdays Oct. 12 and Nov. 16, Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. • Wednesdays Oct. 13 and Nov. 17, Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. • 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays Oct. 14 and Nov. 18, Pop-Up Peoria, 9828 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 1750. A virtual link will be available for this meeting at peoriaaz.gov/redistricting. • Monday, Nov. 15, Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Boulevard. For information on redistricting, including upcoming public meetings, visit peoriaaz.gov/redistricting.

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Sept. 19. The team behind the Phoenix Film Festival will host this three-day festival in Peoria at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains Theatre, located at 16046 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria. Tickets are on sale. For more information, call 480-513-3195 or visit peoriafilmfest.com.

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munity how much value they place on coming to the theater,” Klaphake said. “When this all shut down, a lot of event organizers were speculating that there is going to be this really impressive pent-up demand once the lights turn back on. I’m not sure that that is really going to be happening that way.” He understands that, due to the Delta variant, not everyone is ready to return to live events. Still, there are

others who will, he said. “I’m a firm believer that what we provide is not just discretionary but that it really has meaningful value to people,” Klaphake said. From a mental health perspective, Klaphake said he thinks patrons need theater “now more than ever.” “I’m sensing that the value and appreciation of the performing arts is increasing,” he said. “That’s great for us, because what we do is important.”

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Arizona’s most thankless job: school board member BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Most of us like to believe we’re decent people. We give a few bucks to charity, we volunteer, maybe even help a friend move. But be real: There’s being a decent human and then there’s going above and beyond. Like by serving on your local school board. If there’s a volunteer role existent in

Arizona today that I cannot wrap my head around, it’s that one. And the past year of headlines – full of protests, threats and extreme surliness – have only deepened my confusion. Our state has about 240 school boards and 1,200 board members. Each of them deserves a medal. Or our prayers. Because anyone who does that job for $0 a year deserves something in return. School board members begin their careers by running for election. You speak

at public forums, knock on doors, stand in front of Safeway, anywhere you can meet a few voters, most of whom pay attention for 14 seconds before pushing past you like you’re a human turnstile. Then, say you win. That earns you the privilege of going to 25 or 30 weeknight meetings annually, many of which last for hours and involve a “call to the public.” If you’ve never been to a school board or municipal council meeting, lucky you. I’ve attended many, and trust

me: Most members of the public who answer this call do so because no sane human being has ever listened to them for three minutes straight without dialing 911. It’s like open mike at an insane asylum, minus the lithium. And that was before COVID, before anti-mask protests, and before machinations over Critical Race Theory. Nowadays, your average school board meeting frequently resembles Jan. 6 at SEE THANKLESS PAGE 12

Joe Biden ‘finishing the job’ for his predecessor BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Barack Obama did not go gently into that good presidential retirement. While most of his predecessors departed once their “lease” at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue expired, Mr. Obama decided to remain. Now with his “No. 2” elevated to “No. 1,” the former president sticks around with an up-close view and an important role in Joe Biden “finishing the job,” as Mr. Obama put it in an interview with the New York Times. Sympathetic journalists take that to mean that the 46th president will work to complete the progressive policy goals envisioned by the 44th. Americans with a different political point of view fear the expression conveys a simpler and more sinister goal: the end of the USA as a democratic republic. While his immediate successor, Donald Trump, was widely viewed as “disruptor-in-chief,” it’s worth recalling that the Barack Obama of 2008 routinely pledged on the campaign trail to “fun-

damentally change America as we know it.” In many ways, he succeeded. From the enactment of Obamacare to the politicization of our military and intelligence apparatus, and on through the exploitation of racial disharmony, our 44th president lit long, slow fuses … now set to detonate. How does Mr. Obama avoid responsibility? Simple. He employs euphemisms and administers “verbal tranquilizers.” Though his mask may slip occasionally, such an occurrence is usually explained

away by an infatuated press corps. A recent example of Obama speaking softly and sticking it to Republicans can be found in his remarks to the American Library Association in late June. There, he was asked about his biggest concern for the future and responded this way: “The degree to which misinformation is now disseminated at warp speed, in coordinated ways that we haven’t seen before.” The former president then expounded on his “concern” by quickly adding a political dimension: “And that the guardrails I thought were in place around

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many of our democratic institutions really depend upon the two parties agreeing to those ground rules, those guardrails. And that one of them right now doesn’t seem as connected to them.” Call it “accusation by insinuation and omission,” preceded by “indictment through redefinition.” All of it delivered in a calm, “thoughtful” manner. Translated into conservative context, Mr. Obama is basically saying this: “Let’s call investigative reports and asSEE FINISHING PAGE 12

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Does ADOT mean ‘Arizona Demons of Traffic’? BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Time flies when you are having fun. Especially when you are stuck for four hours on I-17 on your way out of Phoenix. The hands of time move very slowly. One hot afternoon I was forced, with a few thousand other motorists, to finally discover what it means to be trapped liked a rat in a vehicle. Just north of Black Canyon City, a big RV tipped over, blocking the entire northbound lanes of I-17 and causing a backup for miles and miles. These evil traffic snarls seem to happen every weekend. What is the hope here? You try to cope. One long minute

at a time. People turn off their vehicles, start milling around, trying to make sense of what is happening, with a backdrop of laughter, small talk and friendly exchanges. That initial phase is replaced by an almost eerie sense of dismay and helplessness as people begin to realize that sitting in 102 degrees on an uphill grade in a parked vehicle can be downright dangerous. It was the elderly lady in front of me who had a birthday cake in her backseat — a birthday surprise for a friend in Prescott — who started unraveling first. She became noticeably distraught and started crying after 45 minutes of no information. Well, she wasn’t alone. Sweltering heat, high humidity and threatening thunderstorms were only part of the misery. Not knowing what was happening

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was the worse part of the equation. One disgruntled trucker left his big rig and walked to the site of the accident to talk to the highway patrol officers. He was shaking his head, livid as he marched back to his truck. “What’s wrong?” dozens of motorists asked as he walked by. He would tell the same sad tale again and again. It seems there is an effort to move the RV off the freeway, but it “takes time.” Does ADOT stand for “Arizona Demons of Traffic”? That was one trucker’s assessment. Yes, in a road closure, there are many victims. There are folks very low on water, many needing to use the bathroom, diabetics out of insulin, babies crying, people who began the road trip sick and who were getting sicker by the minute, and all types of dogs panting and getting anxious. The “tailgate” atmosphere quickly turned to despair and

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sertions from the right ‘misinformation’ so that they can be immediately discredited.” “Moreover, Republicans need to know their place! They need to return to the passive, polite people they used to be, accepting election irregularities for the ‘greater good,’ which of course keeps our side in power.” The left has made it a priority to polit-

icize the pandemic; that continues with the use of government funds following the “Obama Directive.” Check out this headline from the broadcasting trade journal Radio Ink in its Aug. 19 edition: “CPB Targets COVID Misinformation.” “The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is awarding $275,000 in emergency grants to public media stations to address COVID-19 misinforma-

tion in their communities,” the article’s lead sentence reads. While $275,000 is a pittance compared to the trillions the left intends to spend, it does speak volumes about the way government-financed radio and TV stations take their cues from the Democrat playbook. Of course, 10 days before those government grants were announced, Barack

Obama celebrated his 60th birthday with a lavish party on his $12 million, 29-acre Martha’s Vineyard Estate. Joe Biden was not invited; presumably, he was focused on ”finishing the job.” J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

trict, don’t live in the school district, don’t live in the county, who came with the express purpose of whipping up that group,” Supt. John Carruth told the Arizona Education News Service. Talk about needing more hobbies. The Litchfield Elementary School District has degenerated into chaos over the passage of an “equity statement” last December. Since then, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has been involved and protests have become a regular feature of board meetings.

Last week, Dr. Tara Armstead, the school board’s only Black member, resigned and scorched the 12,000-student district on her way out the door. “I will not say thank you for the time that I served here,” said Armstead, “or express any gratitude or appreciation because, for the five months I have been here, I have been treated like I’m not an expert in the field and have no idea what I’m talking about.” The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board has been equally protest-laden and chaotic. Last week,

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With companies like Caesars, FanDuel and Penn National Gaming building out sportsbooks at professional sports venues across the Valley, fantasy sports betting already has come to Arizona with betting on games arriving Sept. 9. Only a last-minute effort by the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe stood in the way of sports betting going live that day. A hearing on a request for an emergency injunction is Sept. 3. Assuming the judge does not grant the request, Arizona is poised to become the biggest state in the West to launch live sports betting since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018. The Arizona Department of Gaming is targeting the first day of the NFL season to launch the first operators. Many of the biggest, most well-known sports betting operators will be offering odds and taking bets. The Arizona launch will be the fourth in the United States this year — unless either Wyoming or South Dakota, both which are also moving toward offering live sports betting, get there first. In January, operators went live online in Michigan and Virginia, and two North Carolina tribal casinos began taking bets in March. As legal sports betting has spread from Nevada to more than 30 other U.S. jurisdictions in the last three years, the western states have been a little behind the curve. And where sports betting is available, it’s not widely available. Lawmakers in Washington State legalized sports betting in March 2020 at brick-and-mortar locations only. The state regulator expects the first bets to be taken before the end of 2021.

Live wagering west of the Mississippi is up and running in six states. In-person wagering is available at a handful of tribal sportsbooks in Oregon and New Mexico as well as at lottery-run kiosks throughout Montana, and in-person at handful of Arkansas venues. Consumers can wager on professional sports online/mobile in Oregon via the state’s lottery platform. Statewide mobile wagering is available in Colorado, Iowa and Nevada, but the Arizona launch represents only the third new open, competitive marketplace west of the Mississippi since PAPSA was overturned. Big population excites operators With a population of just over 7 million, it doesn’t hurt that the state is home to a professional sports team from each of the four major leagues, hosts NASCAR events, is a PGA Tour stop and has a passionate college football fanbase. In all, eight sports organizations have received licenses. So too have 10 Ari-

zona tribes after beating out six other tribes that had been competing for licenses. “We are very excited about the future in Arizona. During the NBA playoffs, the world learned that the state has one of the most passionate fan bases in the country,” said Matt Prevost, chief revenue officer at BetMGM. BetMGM has formed a partnership with the Arizona Cardinals. It also had partnered with the Gila River Indian Community, which was not listed by the state as a winning applicant to run mobile sports betting off-reservation. However, Arizona Gaming Department spokesman Maxwell Hartgraves said all tribes can offer sports betting at their casinos. The amended Tribal-State gaming compacts that were signed by Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Tribes earlier this year included the ability for tribes to offer a variety of new casino games such as craps and roulette as well as sports betting, Hartgraves said. “With that comes a lot of expecta-

tions and we look forward to delivering an above-and-beyond sports betting experience with unique mobile and retail activations throughout the state,” Prevost said. Arizona’s new law allows for a maximum 20 “event wagering operator” licenses, divided evenly among tribal casinos and professional sports teams/ franchises. Those with a license will be able to operate at least one retail sportsbook and up to two digital platforms. There are an additional 10 retail-only licenses available for the state’s horse racetracks and OTBs. Consumers will be able to wager on professional, college and Olympic sports. The new law is broad enough that operators may ultimately be able to offer betting on things like the Academy Awards, Heisman Trophy and other events that are not tied to sports. Major operators have partners While Arizona will ultimately offer consumers myriad choices in who to bet with, the design of the law means that some tribal casinos won’t be able to offer sports betting. The ADG approved daily fantasy operators to go live August 28. Those that are licensed must also have received approval for internal controls and house rules from the ADG. They include DraftKings, FanDuel, FFPC, Yahoo, Fantasy Sports Shark and Underdog Sports. In addition, approved event wagering operators already can offer consumers the chance to create and fund accounts. Approved operators can also begin marketing to consumers. Licenses sports teams and their partners include: Arizona Cardinals (BetSEE GAMBLERS PAGE 14

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MyKayla Skinner misses her hometown already vault. “Having all those girls on the floor cheering me on was incredible,” Skinner said about the USA Olympic team. “That feeling was something I wish I could relive.” Skinner said it was disappointing that her family couldn’t attend. She understood, however, and made it work. She FaceTimed her family, especially with her mother, with whom she is particularly close. “We’ve traveled tons of times, and my family hasn’t always traveled,” she explained. “For the Olympic games, they saved up all that money so they could go if I made it. It was an adjustment, but we girls bonded and came together and became close because of it. Obviously, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

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Gymnast MyKayla Skinner’s career highlights read like a champion. The 2020 Olympic vault silver medalist, the 2021 U.S. vault silver medalist and 2019 U.S. vault bronze medalist, among other accomplishments. But right now, the Gilbert resident is craving Gecko Grill — especially while stressed out from moving to Utah, where she and her husband attend college. “We’ve been unpacking this week,” said Skinner, a 2015 Higley High School graduate. “Since the Olympics, I haven’t had a second to come down. We’re getting all new furniture. I’m missing Arizona and Gecko Grill already. I’m so sad I had to leave, but I’m so excited for this next chapter.” Part of her future is participating in the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour with Skinner and fellow Arizonan Jade Carey, along with the likes of Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum. The tour flips into Gila River Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 22. “I’m so excited,” Skinner said. “I was on tour last time in 2016 for the Kellogg’s tour. Being back in my hometown was the most exciting time. All my friends and family were there to watch us. I’m super stoked and ready for an amazing show.” Skinner first hit the gym when she was 12, following in the footsteps of her older sisters, Chelsea and Katie. Coached by Lisa Spini, the owner of Desert Lights Gymnastics in Chandler, Skinner missed a shot at the 2012

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Ex-Cardinal brings Creamistry to Park West strawberry. Toppings and upgrades include mini gummy bears; mini marshmallows; Heath bar; Reese’s peanut butter cups; freshly baked brownie bites; cookie dough bites; cheesecake bites; “unicorn dust”; fresh fruits and nuts; sauces such as caramel, chocolate fudge and strawberry sundae; and savory items like candied bacon, chamoy and Tajin. Signature creations, premium ice cream cakes and grab-and-go items round out the selections at Creamistry. Strategically located in front of the open-air shopping center’s splash pad, the new Creamistry store offers guests the same fresh and innovative madeto-order liquid-nitrogen ice cream creations as the other Creamistry locations in the Valley, including those in North Scottsdale and Gilbert. Creamistry Park West is open from noon to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, visit creamistry.com.

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Creamistry, the liquid nitrogen sweet shop that creates custom frozen desserts, will celebrate its grand opening with a free small ice cream for each guest from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Located at 1235 N. 98th Avenue in Park West, this is Creamistry’s first West Valley store. Former Arizona Cardinal player Andre Wadsworth and real estate professional Ryan Zeleznak, who co-own and operate Arizona’s Creamistry locations, selected Park West to fill a void. “With each new Creamistry we open, we look for a dynamic, highly populated and energetic location, which we’ve found in Park West,” Wadsworth said. “We look forward to becoming a part of the West Valley community’s celebrations and everyday occasions for years to come.” Creamistry uses high-quality premium ingredients with more than 20 flavors and a wide variety of topping options, including natural and organic selections such as nondairy water-based sorbet and gluten-free, eggfree vegan coconut and cashew. Flavor choices include Cap’N Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, birthday cake, cookie batter, matcha green tea, Reese’s peanut butter, ruby cacao, taro and Nutella, as well as classics such as caramel, chocolate, Madagascar vanilla bean, mint, sea salt caramel and

Creamistry Park West will celebrate its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. (Photos courtesy of Creamistry)

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Please be sure to mind the expectations gap Last week, we started a two-part series on what happens when we live our lives or base our success on the following equation: expectations minus reality equals happiness. So, when the reality of someone’s life is more than they had expected, they’re happy. But when their reality turns out to be less than their expectations, they’re unhappy. We discovered most people have a sizable gap between where they expected to be in life compared to the reality of where they are currently. They’ve applied themselves and worked hard but somehow didn’t quite achieve what they believed they would. When this happens, many people either give up or give in to “unmagnificent” obsessions to medicate the hurt, discouragement and frustra-

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lieve or dream again. It’s OK to have big, hairy audacious goals, but don’t let those goals define you. Give it your all but remember, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Don’t confuse who you are with what you do or have done. Goals give direction, dreams give motivation, but if you don’t reach where you expected to be, that’s OK. Some fulfill their expectations. Some don’t. It’s OK not to be OK if you tried. Learn to integrate success with failure. If you back up and take a second look, there are other areas in which you could be successful. Don’t let the world (shame, name, fame or blame) squeeze you into its mold. You are God’s workmanship, and God “don’t” make no junk. Don’t put a question mark where God put a period. Our perspective about happiness and success needs upgrading. Think of life this way. “I was wrong in my definition of happiness; I’ve tried my hardest, I’ve lived my life faithfully, and it didn’t turn out. I’m not going to spend the rest of my life using precious energy asking why or beating myself up or others up because I didn’t reach my expectations. I’m not going to listen to the never-ending audio loop of “woulda,” “shoulda,” “coulda.” Maybe expectations should come from God’s voice, not ours or our culture’s voice. Fourth, get back into the game of life. It’s one thing to be wounded or lost on the battlefield. It’s another to be captured by the enemy or surrendered to the enemy. Realize God’s hall of fame was built by faithfulness rather than high attendance, sales figures or stereotypes. David was a man of small stature. SEE EXPECTATIONS PAGE 26

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Jehovah’s Witnesses converge virtually BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Calling it “amazing,” Zulma Peñaloza was baptized as a Jehovah’s Witness on July 24. “My boy put a chair in front of the TV,” said the Valley resident, who then listened to a Bible talk for baptism candidates in her home. Afterward she made her way to a private pool. When she stood up to be baptized, she said “it felt good.” The switch to virtual conventions has brought positive changes to the baptism, traditionally a main feature of every convention where mass baptisms are performed in front of large crowds. Family and friends from around the world can share in the moment from their living rooms. “This has helped,” said Peñaloza, who said with Zoom “everybody is on the screen.” Jehovah’s Witnesses are keeping their summer conventions virtual for the second year in a row. “As much as we long to meet together, life is far too precious to put at risk,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Powerful by Faith!” is the theme of the 2021 global event, which is being delivered in more than 500 languages to households throughout the globe over six weekends, uniting some 15 to

Zuma Peñaloza of Maricopa County expresses her faith following a Jehovah’s Witnesses’ virtual convention discourse. (Photo courtesy Jehovah’s Witnesses)

20 million people in 240 countries. Before the pandemic, millions gathered in stadiums, arenas and theaters around the world for the annual conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Organizers say that, while they look forward to future live conventions, the continued risk of bringing thousands of people together in large venues prompted the organization to opt for a virtual platform again this year. However, the move has not curbed the enthusiasm for the annual event. “For my wife and I, our annual convention remains the spiritual highlight of the year,” said Ricardo Barrio, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Arizona. “We look forward to new information, updates from around the globe

and, of course, a feature-length movie focusing on a Bible character. Regardless of the format, it is three days of positive encouragement. That spiritual

boost keeps us going strong.” Hendriks added, “Faith has helped our global brotherhood to continue to thrive even during a pandemic. Our faith will continue to unite us in worship — even virtually — as millions gather in private homes around the world to enjoy a powerful and inspiring spiritual program.” The final session of the convention, including the conclusion of the Bible drama “Daniel: A Lifetime of Faith,” was released Aug. 16. The entire program is free and accessible on jw.org or on the JW Library app for iOS or Android or on streaming platforms like Roku TV and Apple TV. For more information on the activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses, visit jw.org.

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Noah preached for 120 years and only had seven converts. But they both had peace. Many times, successful people in the world’s eyes paid for it in areas that we don’t see and ended up with no peace or contentment. That’s their reality gap — these successful idols would give anything to have the contentment you can have. Remember that God does His work

and allows us to participate. Life is not our show. It’s God’s show. Peace with contentment is a deliberate adjustment of our lives to the will of God. All you want to hear when you finish your race is right out of the Bible. “Well done, good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

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CTE district West-MEC achieves 99.8% pass rate BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Each year West-MEC, a career and technical education (CTE) school district, parses through student data to measure performance, identify areas of growth, and celebrate success. Overall, there has been a positive trend among students who enrolled in West-MEC programs despite COVID-19 challenges. From the academic year 2020-21, the West-MEC programs offered had a 99.8% pass rate, with a 92% retention rate. In this recent cohort, 96% of the students earned industry credentials along with program certification. This is instrumental in staying ahead

in the current job market. In fact, over 80% were positively placed in education, employment and military. Assistant Superintendent Stephen Weltsch said, “While we have had impressive metAs a career and technical education district, West-MEC listens to public rics, it isn’t about data and industry needs and provides programs that fill the work gap. points. West(Photo courtesy of West-MEC)

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Christopher Darwin Campbell, adult. Case Number PB 2021-090964 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Randa Gene Campbell has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate 8/2/2021 Address: 1120 W Wagner Dr, Gilbert AZ 852337958 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 1120 W Wagner Dr, Gilbert AZ 85233-7958 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 8/5/2021 /s/ Randa G. Campbell Randa G. Campbell PUBLISHED: Peoria Times, Aug. 19, 26, Sept 2, 2021 /

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition in the above-entitled matter will be filed with the Clerk of District Court for Sargent County, North Dakota, requesting an Order changing the name of Ny'tallieya Alexis Zendaya Shoars (current full legal name of child) to Ny'tallieya Alexis Zendaya Hiyoshi ShoarsZuñiga (requested full legal name of child). Pursuant to N.D.C.C. 32-28-02, thirty days previous notice of the intended application must be given in the official newspaper printed in this county as well as in the official newspaper of the county where the non-custodial parent resides. You are hereby notified that thirty days after publication, petitioner intends to file a petition requesting entry of the Court’s Order to change Minor child's name Ny'tallieya Alexis Zendaya Shoars (current full legal name of child) to Ny'tallieya Alexis Zendaya Hiyoshi ShoarsZuñiga (requested full legal name of child). Any objection to granting this name change must be given in writing to the address listed below within 30 days of the date of this publication. The written objection must also be filed with the Court. If no objections are given, the Court may respond to the Petition without further hearing. Dated this 2nd day of September 2021 Published: Peoria Times, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 2021 / 41120

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS CITY OF PEORIA DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 13, 2021, the City of Peoria’s draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 will be made available for public review and comment. The purpose of the CAPER is to report the City’s performance in accomplishing the goals and objectives identified in Peoria’s FY 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. During the Fiscal Year, Peoria expended approximately $800,000 of CDBG funds to provide citizens with affordable housing and quality living environments. The FY 2020-21 Draft CAPER will be available for a 15day public review and comment period beginning September 13, 2021, and ending September 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The Draft CAPER will be available for review on the City’s website at www.Peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance. Draft copies of the CAPER are also available by written request at the address listed below. The City will also accept public comments on the draft CAPER at two public hearings that will be conducted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the City of Peoria Development and Community Services Building, Point of View Conference Room located at 9875 North 85th Avenue, Peoria 85345, and on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. virtually. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided on the C i t y ’ s w e b s i t e a t www.Peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance prior to September 22, 2021. Comments on the Draft CAPER may also be submitted in writing as follows: City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Attn: CDBG Program 9875 North 85th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Or via email at: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English can be available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or e m a i l a t communityassistance@peoria.gov. Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250. Published: Peori a Times, Aug. 26, 2021 / 40802

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