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Upon opening in the Northwest Valley, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort’s team took a regional approach to partnership. As such, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat and Ironwood District Councilman Bill Patena, representatives for Congresswoman Debbie Lesko and the Arizona Department of Housing, and the Peoria and Glendale chambers of commerce teams, among others, showed their support for the 55-and-older, independent living community September 12. Located at 81st Avenue and West Beardsley Road, the Resort Lifestyle Community, according to Peoria Chamber President

and CEO Scot Andrews, is the product of a $30 million project, one which created 40 to 50 jobs — and a place for the aging West Valley population to call home. “The one thing that we’ve learned as we’ve opened our 30th community — our 29th was the second in the Valley area, so we are honored to be a part of this amazing community — is that the chamber quickly becomes our guidance, our friends, and the warm welcome we’ve received from the very beginning of just a few of us becoming members has been an amazing journey of warmth,” said Kelly Jo Hinrichs, vice president of marketing for Resort Lifestyle Communities. “We’re humbled by the welcome that we

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received from each and every one of you as we brought senior retirement living to a group of amazing people that have quickly become our family.” Carol Ditmore, director of the Arizona Department of Housing, speaking on behalf of Gov. Doug Ducey and the state as a whole, noted the governor’s attendance at a national meeting in which he and others spoke about the aging population. Ditmore said that discussion emphasized how seniors need housing and services. “I think they have encompassed all of that right here in this one location,” she added of Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort. SEE RETIREMENT PAGE 5

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The Peoria City Council agreed in a recent meeting to permanently increase the amount of Project WET festivals held annually for the city’s young students. Project Water Education for Teachers (WET) is a study unit for fourth-graders at Peoria schools, sponsored by the University of Arizona, encompassing a variety of aspects of maintaining and supplying water to the city. The festival, a two-hour daytrip activity for the kids during or around their learning units in school, gives kids a chance to experience the lessons from class first-hand from the city’s environSEE PROJECT WET PAGE 2

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tance restrictions on the city’s school buses, only schools close enough to the park could attend. Environmental services manager Bob Hollander said the addition of a festival at Alta Vista Park allows those from all area schools a chance to learn

‘Jamboree of Joy’ coming to Phoenix, Peoria BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF FSL will soon host two “Jamboree of Joy” events focused on celebrating family caregivers. The free community events will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 23, at Ability 360, 5031 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, and Thursday, October 24, at Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. The events are geared toward the emotional health of family caregivers

and will provide tips on self-care. Jamboree of Joy will feature enlightening and motivational speakers, interactivity, movement, sound and introspective. The activities will assist participants with: • Reflecting on giving themselves credit for the tough work they do • Recognizing their resiliency • Moving away from the negative self-talk • Practicing “me time” To register for either of the upcoming Jamboree of Joy events, visit: fsl.org or call 602-285-0505 ext. 153.

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from the hands-on activities. The city ran a northern one this past school year, but the council’s consent allows it to be a permanent fixture. “We felt there’s a need for the northern schools to get the benefits that the festival brings to the kids, so that’s why we went forward with it,” Hollander said. The four units covered in the event, each by 30-minute stations of group activity, are groundwater, water conservation, water cycle and watersheds. Each allows the kids to move and use their legs while learning valuable lessons about what makes the city’s water run in the desert. Hollander said the city has heard numerous great reviews of the activities from parents and teachers alike about the event, and is excited to provide it on a consistent basis. “I hear overall that the response is extremely positive. That’s the right age for the programs and the way they run it,” he said. There are sufficient funds in the water services department, the council agreed, to run the second event at no additional cost to Peoria residents. Hollander said the schools’

unit, as well as the festivals, which are scheduled until 2025 under the current council contract, are not only a valuable lesson in school, but moving forward as Peoria citizens in the years to come. “This is a really important program, indicating the importance of the water resources to our population,” Hollander said. “You start young, so the kids get the knowledge and grow up to be adults who understand how this works. That’s what we’re striving for.”

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The city of Peoria and Valley Metro have opened a new Peoria Park and Ride at Old Town. The park and ride will serve as the new location for the Grand Avenue Limited commuter bus service and is an ideal meeting location for local vanpools and carpools. It also features pervious concrete, shaded parking, bicycle lockers and charging stations for electric vehicles. The new pervious concrete helps recharge local groundwater while reducing the heat island effect.

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Mayor Cathy Carlat says Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort helps Peoria’s vision of being a “complete city.” (Peoria Times photos Pablo Robles) Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scot Andrews welcomes Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort to Peoria.

Because it is an all-inclusive community, Arrowhead Valley charges one monthly price and has no buy-in fees or long-term leases. Residents are provided utilities, access to on-site professional staff and live-in managers, a medical alert system, scheduled transportation to and from appointments, weekly housekeeping services, maintenance support, concierge services and valet parking. There are no pet fees, either. Upon walking into the community, residents are greeted by what is billed as Arrowhead Valley’s Main Street, central to which is an atrium viewable from three stories. The indoor strip features amenities including a salon; a general store with pharmaceuticals; a fitness room; a communication center/mail room; a resource center; banking from Desert Financial Credit Union; an arcade, equipped with air hockey and Ms. Pac Man; and a 150-seat movie theater. Behind this area is a dining room plus a full kitchen with professional chefs and food staff. Arrowhead Valley also has a happy-hour area. Various other gathering spaces such as conversation and conference rooms and seating are available throughout the community, too. There is even a library and a billiards room. With plenty of space for meetups throughout, community involvement is key to the Arrowhead Valley team. Besides showing movies like “The Seventh Stream” and “Jumper,” the theater is also available for free booking to local groups. “As our residents moved in, they moved in because they want to continue to be an influence in the business

community and leadership,” Hinrichs said. “Making our theater available to each of you for your groups and organizations to participate in at no charge is just reinforcing that the only payment is that you may have a few residents sit in and learn about what’s happening, and it’s a beautiful thing to continue to have our seniors engaged in the community at large.” As such, the community hosts plenty of activities, such as daily health and wellness programs, social invitations and activities, and shopping and outings. For food, residents at Arrowhead Valley get “Freedom Dining.” This program provides flexible dining hours, allowing residents to eat as often or as little as they’d like. Meals range from full service to a casual buffet or even room service. There is also a 24-hour chef’s pantry for on-the-go snacks, and a sandwich-and-pizza station is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can bring their friends and family to a Sunday brunch, too. Though the community is all-inclusive, some amenities are fee-based, like the general store, salon and bank. Desert Financial Credit Union is only open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Hinrich previously said the Sunday brunch is “reasonably priced.” Gathering rooms aside, the independent living facility’s personal spaces are important, too. The community boasts 128 rental apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Floor plans range from 566 to 1,206 square feet. As there are a variety of floor plans, pricing varies. Entering the units yields full kitchens, custom cabinets, designer countertops, walk-in closets, washer and dryer hookups, individual climate controls and ceiling fans. Residents are provid-

Mayor Cathy Carlat, Arrowhead Valley live-in managers Lisa and Ursini, and Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scot Andrews cut the ribbon at Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort.

ed cable TV and Wi-Fi access. As a Resort Lifestyle Community, Arrowhead Valley partakes in the RLC Travel Program, which allows residents to stay for free in guest suites at sister communities. The community has visitors’ rooms. “The city of Peoria is moving forward to create a complete city, and that is the kind of city where we want all of our residents to experience the finest quality of life that they can possibly experience,” Carlat said.

Moments later she added, “I believe that Peoria residents should have as much choices as they possibly can. That’s what I mean by a complete city. They should be able to live in whatever environment they want, whatever they want to be able to call home, and this is something that we have not been able to experience before.” For more information about Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, visit arrowheadvalleyretirement.com or call 480-407-6049.

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and $10 after 5 p.m. Children ages 12 and younger will be admitted free. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $35. Parking is free with several parking garages available on the City Hall campus. POGO, Peoria’s free circulator bus, will be on hand to transport attendees from the garages to the Somos Peoria festivities. For additional information regarding the event, visit peoriaaz.gov/somospeoria.

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The city of Peoria invites everyone to come and enjoy a fun-filled event, Somos Peoria. The event will take place from 2 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 28, in Old Town Peoria, located at 83rd and Peoria avenues. There will be specialty food, beer, margaritas and vendors selling handmade gifts, art and crafts. There will be a basketball tournament for past players, recreation-only athletes, and youth and adults of all ages. To register for the basketball tournament, visit peoria3x3.com. Event admission is $5 before 5 p.m.

Neighborhood Grants Program

The city of Peoria is now accepting Neighborhood Grant Program applications for fiscal year 2020. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. October 21. The grant program is designed to assist HOAs with projects that engage, revitalize and/or provide safety to the community. The maximum grant amount is $10,000 per year. Every community submitting an application must appear before the Neighborhood Grants Committee.

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This is an opportunity to ensure that the committee fully understands the application and the community needs. The grant interviews will be held in mid-November. For more information, call 623-773-5140.

Free HOA class

Learn to become financially fit at 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, at Peoria’s development and community services building. The city and the Vial Fotheringham Firm will host a free HOA class, “Financial Fitness: The Budget, Reserve and Assessment Challenge.” The class will help attendees understand how associations should remain financially fit by making smart choices and not overindulging.

To register, visit peoriaaz.gov/ government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/community-assistance/hoas-and-neighborhoods.

Future City Council meetings

Meeting agendas and information are available at peoriaaz.gov/council. City council meetings and study sessions are broadcast live and replayed on Peoria Channel 11 (available to Cox Cable and Century Link television customers) and also stream live (and on demand) at peoriaaz.gov/peoriatv.

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A comprehensive list of local road closures and lane restrictions is available at peoriaaz.gov/roadclosures.

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A public blood drive will be available in Peoria from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 28, at the Vistancia community, 29701 N. Sunrise Point. Vitalant services will be provided in the Bloodmobile by the MVC Pool. For a blood donation appointment, visit bloodhero.com (enter city or ZIP code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877258-4825).

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Lesko salutes Peoria PUSD, PUPC holding American Legion Unit 62 community education forum BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Jessica Roza presented American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 in Peoria with the District 8 Congressional Recognition on behalf of Rep. Debbie Lesko. Pictured, from left, are Jessica Janette Bryant, Patricia Alicki, Stephanie McMullen, Tammy Early, Roza, Nicki Cruz, Connie Schwichtenberg, Nancy Murnan, Mary Munsterman and Shirley Klein. (Photo courtesy Rep. Debbie Lesko)

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Jessica Roza from the office of Rep. Debbie Lesko presented American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 in Peoria with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition for efforts to improve the lives of servicemembers at Luke Air Force Base,

reservists, veterans and their families. “American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 always successfully completes their mission to support veterans, military, family and community,” Lesko said. “Thank you to all the Unit 62 members for helping veterans and servicemembers in our community.”

The Peoria Unified School District and the Peoria United Parent Council are inviting parents, community members and district patrons to join members of the governing board, Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson and district administrators at a community education forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, September 19, at Centennial High School. This is an opportunity to connect with district leaders and other parents

around school funding, fiscal responsibility and statewide issues impacting schools. Topics at the event will include AZEd101-Education funding in Arizona and facts on the Peoria Unified maintenance and operations override. The PUPS is a district-wide parent group organized to offer parents opportunities to be influential voices on the decisions that affect education. More information about PUPC can be found on its website, peoriaupc.wordpress. com.

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found down on Durango Street south of downtown, spending time with the students of Academia Del Pueblo, donating tablets, inspiring. Though I was not in attendance, I was moved enough to spend some time thinking about the graceful, beloved superstar this Valley has come to call Fitz. Here’s the question I have been pondering for days: Has there ever been a professional athlete less fortunate than Larry Fitzgerald when it comes to spending an entire career with one of pro sports’ worst franchises? Who, I ask you? Who has had it worse than Fitz all these years? Who in the history of sport has toiled longer for one comically awful team

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without a championship or a ring to show for such Herculean efforts and loyalty? You could perhaps make a case for Dan Marino, who toiled 17 years with the Miami Dolphins and never won a title. Like Fitz, Marino made it to a single Super Bowl, losing 38-16 to the San Francisco 49ers in 1985. Marino, however, made it to the playoffs in 10 seasons to Fitz’s paltry four. And Marino quarterbacked his teams to 155 wins, a .601 winning percentage. Larry Fitzgerald’s Cardinals, by contrast, have lost 121 times in his career against 112 wins and a pair of ties. One of those two ties came in the 2019 season opener and served to underscore the supreme waste of talent we have witnessed since the Cardinals drafted Fitzgerald in 2004. Fitzgerald’s new quarterback, the rookie Kyler Murray, played three of the worst quarters of football imaginable, only to be hailed as the next Unitas by some fans and pundits for playing 15 minutes lights out. Fitz? He’s played out of his mind for 16 years now, beset by quarterbacks as nondescript as John Skelton, Kevin Kolb, John Navarre and Max Hall. You know how many wide receivers have caught more passes than Larry Fitzgerald in the history of the game? One.

And Jerry Rice had two Hall of Famers — Joe Montana and Steve Young — quarterbacking him for the vast majority of his career. Now at age 36, Fitzgerald has an unproven rookie, who may revolutionize the game or who be yet another Cardinals’ bust, and a new head coach in Kliff Kingsbury, who may be Vince Lombardi in Wayfarer sunglasses or a slimmer Buddy Ryan. My guess? This is the Arizona Cardinals, who every season like clockwork find a way to dash the dreams of their unreasonably faithful fans. We all know how this story ends. Come late season, we likely will be treated to another round of chatter about trading Fitz to a contender and giving him a chance to go out competing for a Super Bowl. I hope it happens, truth be told, because Larry Fitzgerald deserves far better than what the sports gods have dealt him. Sure, he’s earned more than $160 million on the field since 2004. But has there ever been a more cruel and unusual punishment than serving life as an Arizona Cardinal? David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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READERS’ VIEWPOINTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The robots are coming Editor: We are in a monumental economic transition that will phase out thousands of jobs in the United States within a decade. It’s not a scary Hollywood sci-fi film or an H.G. Wells plot; it’s a real and imminent reality that artificial intelligence and automation will replace workers in many divisions of the U.S. job market. This is something that is already happening. Truckers and other transportation industry workers are being threatened with the introduction of self-driving vehicles. Retail workers are being supplanted with automated kiosks. Robotic processes can automate repetitive computer tasks like data entry and web research in hundreds of industries. If you look at how far technology rapidly grew within the last decade and extrapolate that into a projection of the next, the job landscape looks extremely bleak. The worst part of it? No presidential candidate for the 2020 election is talking about these issues. No one, other than Andrew Yang. An entrepreneur and founder of Venture for America, a nonprofit that focuses on creating jobs in struggling American cities, he is the only candidate who is dialed in on the issue of automation and artificial intelligence, with solutions for our country as this Fourth Industrial Revolution moves forward. If you care less about the reality TV show that is politics and more about your community and the economic prison that the U.S. economy could be in if these issues aren’t addressed, I urge you to Google “Andrew Yang,” and together we can move forward.

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Good op-ed piece! Editor:

I read the op-ed piece by Jason Barraza about how well his hospital emergency visit turned out for him when a shooting pain resulted in gall bladder surgery. Not only was his physical situation fixed, but his insurance paid all but $80 of the large bill. He asks that policymakers be careful not to disrupt the coverage most people count on.

I couldn’t agree more, but when listening to the many candidates spout their intentions, their ideas would be totally disruptive. Some want to initiate government rate setting (price controls), which has proven disastrous every time it has been tried. We end up with drug shortages, limits on drugs and fewer new drugs in the market. Another huge problem candidates are discussing is ways to deal with surprise medical bills, which usually result from an emergency visit. Emergency means the absence of choice. I’m glad Mr. Barraza’s policy covered everything. Many people receive bills weeks after treatment because their insurance denied doctors or services for being out of network. The answer is not to give insurance companies more power, but to assure that doctors and hospitals are properly reimbursed.

Kerry Harris, Goodyear

2020 presidential election Editor:

It is my expectation that President Trump is going to do all of us a big favor and decide some time in early-to-mid 2020 not to run for re-election. When that happens, I hope the Republicans will nominate someone of good character such as Nikki Haley or Carly Fiorina. Personally, I don’t know what I find to be more despicable about the guy: the way he makes fun of and insults the physical appearance of people or the way that he views women as sex objects.

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September 19, 2019

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Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we

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address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or something else. This time, mark your calendars for exciting events. Here’s the news! First, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce will host a networking group for women from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 20. The group will meet at a new location — Huntington University, 8385 W. Mariners Way. The event is free for chamber members but all other will have to pay $10. To register, visit the calendar section on chamberorganizer.com. Next, for those who are unable to attend the previous networking event,

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Vertical Church of Phoenix will host its fourth annual Refresh and Restore Women’s Conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. Tickets are $35. With a theme of “fearless and free,” there will be worship, teaching, performing arts and vendor shopping. To purchase tickets or to learn more about the conference, visit eventbrite.com. Moving along, the Peoria Chamber of Commerce will hold a free Shreda-Thon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Affirm Wealth Advisors, 7992 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 110. Come on down to get business documents, personal mail or anything else shredded for free. Also on site, the company will accept canned donations for the Phoenix Rescue Mission. For

more information, visit the calendar section at chamberorganizer.com. Finally, Vial Fotheringham Law Firm and the city of Peoria will host a free HOA class at 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, at Peoria’s development and community services building. The class will teach attendees how associations should remain financially fit by making smart choices and not overindulging. Also, the class will teach attendees the process of creating budgets, funding reserves and setting the amount of assessments. To register or for more information, visit the calendar section on the peoriaaz.gov. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Natalie Urquiza at nurquiza@ timespublications.com.

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Dirt bike mobile business teaching riders how to be faster, safer BY ANDREA ESTRADA Peoria Times Staff Writer

When professional dirt bike racer Ryan Wells started his mobile storefront business, AZ Dirt Bike Training, he didn’t expect it to take off the way it did. Today, Wells, a Peoria resident, travels across the country to teach riders of all ages and skill levels how to be safer and faster on the track — all out of a Ford Transit van. Wells, 25, who is certified by the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association, started training riders in 2015 through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Motocross Camp.

But it wasn’t until July 2018 that he took it to the next level. “A lot of people can go fast, but they don’t know how or why. I take pride in being able to break it down pretty well. I teach the basic form and technique,” Wells said. “This Transit really changed the game for me. I’m able to work out of it, travel, meet customers. I even transfer people’s bikes. That’s another way I make money.” The Ford Transit van, which is equipped with a 6-foot twin mattress, seating area, television, USB outlets and drawers for gear, as well as a garage that can hold three bikes, is a livable space, Wells said. “I’m really glad I got the van. It definitely works for what I do. The front is designed to haul people around the country, which is nice. I could live out of it for sure,” he said, adding he’s

AZ Dirt Bike Training is a mobile storefront business based out of a Ford Transit van. (Photos courtesy HMA PR)

traveled as far as Michigan and Tennessee. According to Transit Assistant Brand Manager Tim Maes, as mobile businesses become more common, Ford continues to see an increase in the sales of its Transit van. Transit has seen a 5.3% uptick in sales for fleets ranging in size from one to five vans. “When we were studying the trends, we started noticing a niche of small business owners who are using the Transit vans more actively. We feel that businesses are now looking for more on-site activation; a more catered retail experience they can offer to their customers wherever they are,” Maes said. Maes calls the trend a win-win situation for Ford and small business owners like Wells. “I was very happy that we were able to speak with Ryan and AZ Dirt Bike Training; just a great example of a small business who’s rethinking market strategies, trying to come up with new ways to have brand engagement and awareness and just being creative,” he said.

In terms of what’s next, Wells said in 2020 he will continue to focus on racing professionally and take on more business opportunities with a rental company. “I’m partnering with Ready to Ride Rentals, and we’ve been doing some pretty cool stuff where we’re letting people fly over, rent a bike from (Ready to Ride Rentals) and I instruct them and take them on tour rides,” he said. “It takes the training side of dirt-biking — getting faster, safer — and it takes the fun side of it — sightseeing, being in the open air — and it puts them together.” Wells calls it a blessing to be able to

make a living out of one of his biggest passions. “I definitely feel very blessed and happy with how it took off. I knew that I would have 10 clients a month. But I have more like 25 to 50 riders a month,” he said. “I’m super happy to be able to run a business out of the Transit and take care of myself and my animals. It’s much better than I thought it was going to be.” To learn more about AZ Dirt Bike Training and booking information, visit azdirtbiketraining.com or contact Ryan Wells at 520-488-7410.

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Glendale Prep volleyball staying positive through struggles this season BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

The 2019 season will be a true test of what the Glendale Prep girls’ volleyball team is made of. Just a few games into its season, the team has faced tremendous adversity. The Griffins, who finished 24-9 in a season that saw them finish as 2A state runners-up, started 2019 with a roster that coach Jennifer Roberge called a “rebuilding year.” Glendale Prep graduated three of its top players in 2019, who were part of making the program one of the best in the area over the past few seasons, and came into this year with just one senior on an already-small varsity roster. Senior Caitlin Kao suffered a season-ending injury at the beginning of the season, and sophomore starter Sita Bhakta hurt her knee jumping for a spike in a 3-0 home loss to Chandler Prep on September 12. “We normally have seven to nine girls up on varsity, so it really is a blow when even one of them gets hurt. We’re going to have to battle even more now,” Roberge said. The Griffins, though, have been a successful team historically, boasting winning records and competing for — even winning several — championships each season. There is no reason to think, even with the current roster of young players, that the Griffins are going to back down. There were tears shed after the September 12 loss

Junior Jada Roberge attempts a spike for Glendale Prep volleyball. (Glendale Star photo by Eric Newman)

to Chandler Prep, one of the conference’s top teams, for the uncharacteristic straight-sets loss, but mostly for the injured players the team cares so much about. Winning at a high level is never easy, especially when a team goes through heartache and now will have to revise

its strategy under a new roster. But, there are a lot of games remaining, and Roberge said she knows just how hard her players and staff are going to fight for the remainder of 2019. “The girls are going to have to gather around and play for each other now. I know for a fact that they aren’t going

to give up on this season,” Roberge said. “I know just how much heart my team has. You could see it right away in their attitude in practice. This is hard, but I am really confident they’re going to come together and still put forward the best season we can have.”

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Saturday

September 19, 2019

Sunday Family Night

Enjoy a family night with four 60-minute activity jump tickets, one large pizza and a pitcher of soda, all for $56. Buy a family night package for a 4 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m. session at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. For information, call 623-979-400.

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Thursday

Friday

Bingo

Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Songercise (Ages 1-5)

Scrabble

Play a game of Scrabble at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. This Scrabble group meets weekly and welcomes new participants. For information, call 623773-7436.

Pinochle

Play a game of Pinochle at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Autism Society Open Jump

Families with children on the spectrum with sensory needs are invited to an indoor inflatables jump event from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. at Pump it Up, 14131 N. Rio Vista Boulevard, Suite 5. Tickets are $5. Waivers and socks are required to participate.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7340.

Novels at Night Adult Book Club

This adult book club is a great way to meet a variety of fictional and real-life characters.Talk with friends and meet new people over a discussion of Nora Roberts’ “Year One” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Learn the benefits of and ways parents can play with their children to maximize brain and skill development from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Shoreline Exploring Hike

Explore the Lake Pleasant shoreline with Ranger Cody from 9 to 11 a.m. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Follow the “Hike” signs from the main gate of Lake Pleasant Regional Park to the Wild Burro Day Use Area to find the meeting location. For information, call 928-501-1703.

Desert Edibles Talk

Come learn how Native Americans used the desert as both a grocery store and pharmacy from 2 to 3 p.m. at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1714.

Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’

This funny musical is inspired by the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” which retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. For ticket information, call 623-815-7930.

Pursuing Peace Conference

This conference examines the role of justice in promoting peaceful outcomes to equip and encourage individuals and organizations to pursue peaceful outcomes by elevating the conversation on justice form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. Register at pursuingpeace.org.

Lasers, music and backlights will transform the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. The park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more.Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome. Participants must wear an all-white or neon-color shirt. Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Mini Bingo

Meet new friends over short rounds of bingo from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

Technology Classes: Craigslist and eBay

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Bring your devices for help. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-8650.

PAWS 2 Read

PAWS 2 Read is a program that allows children to read with therapy dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence. The program takes place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Sunday

Early Bird Jump

The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at SkyZone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. Tickets are only $10 for two hours of jump time. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Seed Library

Peoria Public Library has a new library collection this summer: the Seed Library. The Seed Library offers a variety of vegetable and herb seeds. All gardening levels are welcome to check out seeds for their home gardens. Visit Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe Street or Sunrise Mountain Library at 21109 N. 98th Avenue for the Seed Library collection. For information, call 623-773-7555 (Main Library) or 623773-8650 (Sunrise Mountain).

Distillery Tour

Bring family and friends to see a craft distillery in action. Lucidi Distilling Co. tours are available at 1 p.m. Sundays. Pricing starts at just $14 per person and includes a generous sampling of three kinds of spirits and a custom-made signature cocktail. The distillery is located in Historic Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington Street. To book a party and learn more, call 623-299-8779.

It’s Only Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)

Make friends as you knit, crochet or quilt from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Monday

Private Riding Lessons

Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 and older to adults. Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue. For information, call 602-403-9560.

Line Dances

Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. The class does not require a partner dancer. Attendance is $5. For information, call 623-773-7436.

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle

The focus of this class in on toning muscles and building overall strength. The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Purposeful Play Group

Children can practice socialization, participate in creative play and stimulate brain developments with a fun, free play group from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Downtown Teens Art Night

Teens can stop by Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe Street to work on a mandala painted record project from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-7556.

Tuesday

Pool Tournament

Compete in a pool tournament from 5 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

Tai Chi Essentials

Learn Tai Chi from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Open Play

Children of all ages can jump and play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For prices/information, call 623-322-4100.

Busy Bee Crafters

This creative group meets weekly to share ideas and work on a variety of craft projects at 9 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. For information, call 623-7737436.

Zumba

Instructor Akua Jitahadi will lead a Zumba class at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

Toddler Time embraces the energy of toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Technology Classes: Basic Internet

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-7556.

Wednesday

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Join others in a variety of needlecraft projects including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and beading at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Free Ice Skating Lessons

AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages. After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.

Sew Smart

Bring or start a sewing project at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Library sewing machines are available for use. For information, email mary.vass@peoriaaz.gov.

Baby Steps

Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)

Come play fan favorite games like Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub with other adults from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teen Paint Party Ages 12-17)

Sign up for an evening of painting from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue.Wear clothes that can get dinner. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Thursday

Thrifty Thursdays

Children of all ages are admitted to Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for only $5. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623-322-4100.

Shuffleboard

Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

Grab Bag Bingo

Enjoy eight games of free bingo at 10:45 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Winners choose from an assortment of grab bags. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Toddler Time

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Let’s Speak Spanish!

All speaking-levels are welcome to attend a Spanish practice group led by James Abraham, a Spanish faculty member at Glendale Community College. The group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Searching for Scorpions

Learn about scorpions before going hunting for them from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Pleasant. Bring a flashlight and black light if you have one. The rangers will loan out black lights as well. Follow the “Scorpion Hunt” signs from the main gate of Lake Pleasant Regional Park to the Wild Burro Day Use Area.. Familes that participate will be entered for a chance to win four tickets to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix. For information, call 928-501-1714.

Friday

Living Free of Dementia

Dr.Timothy Gerhart will talk about Therapeutic Lifestyle Change to treat and prevent dementia during three classes. Today’s class focuses on steps to boost energy for peak brain and digestive wellness and preventing diabetes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Renovare Wellness By Design, 18969 N. 83rd Avenue, Suite 1. To register, call 623-776-0206.

When the Night Moves

Learn about several critters — from bats to mountain lions — that come to life at night in the desert at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. The class takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 928-501-1714.

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Don’t fall this fall: Life is a balancing act When you think of balance, you might think of balancing your commitments, juggling responsibilities or maintaining a work-life balance. Most adults don’t prioritize their physical balance until a serious health event occurs or after they have already experienced a fall. As we age, our bodies begin to lose some of the protective mechanisms that exist to help us maintain our balance. The fat pads on our feet can start to deteriorate, making it more difficult to stay upright. Vestibular problems can develop in the ear, causing dizziness and vertigo, which can make it feel like the room is constantly spinning. Health conditions can also impact balance. For example, type 2 diabetes can lead to neuropathy, or numbness in the feet and toes, reducing our control over our feet. There are steps you can take steps toward reducing some of these bodily changes by participating in certain exercises and making lifestyle changes. For example, strengthening your leg and core muscles, improving your flexibility and maintaining the range of

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Reduce your reach Reaching for items in cabinets and other tough-to-reach areas in the kitchen and bathroom can put you at risk of falling. Some experts recommend reorganizing your cupboards so the things you use regularly are at eye level, reducing the amount you need to reach. Instead of climbing or straining to reach items on the top shelf, get a sturdy step stool or ask for help from another person. You could also invest in a grabbing tool to reach items that are just out of reach. Shower with safety According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 230,000 people are injured in the bathroom each year. With water and slippery surfaces, the shower in particular can be a risky place for slips and falls. Try installing reinforced grab bars in and around your shower and using slip-resistant mats and rugs to prevent falls when stepping in and out of the shower. If standing for a long period of time makes you dizzy, try using a shower chair or consider installing an accessible walk-in shower with a built-in seat if you don’t have one already. Take action against falls before they happen! Teri Elkins is a certified health education specialist, ACE-certified health coach and the health and wellness coordinator for Sun Health Wellness in Surprise. For more information, visit sunhealthwellness.org.

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Those seeking a practical, small car that’s fun to drive yet easy on gas should give this Mazda 3 a look. Traditionally, the car has been offered as a four-door sedan with a rear trunk, but you can also get a four-door hatchback, as seen here. This allows for more cargo capacity, especially if the second-row seats are folded. The Mazda 3 only comes with a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine, rated at 186 horsepower. This isn’t some cheap motor that sounds like a buzz bomb; it’s a sophisticated SKYACTIV unit that’s very smooth and loves to be driven hard. Fuel economy is claimed to be 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg overall. A sixspeed manual gearbox is offered, but

Red paint adds $595 to the Mazda 3’s base price. (Peoria Times photo by C. A. Haire)

we tested the optional six-speed automatic. And then there’s a sport-mode switch, which allows for more fun in daily commuting. Plus, the car has the option of all-wheel drive for better

traction on wet roads. The Mazda 3’s base price is $21,000. However, when we tested the car, we loaded it up with all the features. The red paint costs $595, while illuminated door sills cost $450. A phone charging pad costs $275, which seems a bit excessive, but even more so is paying $90 for floor mats. In the end, the total tab on this one comes to a staggering $31,930. It’s a good thing Mazda dealers offer discounts. At least the car is really made in Japan, explaining its excellent quality.

We also got a car that is fun to drive. The engine wants to be driven hard, handling on tight corners is excellent, the ride quality is smooth, and the brakes stop in a hurry. The only complaint we have is with the well-designed instrument panel, which has a plastic cover that causes a glare at certain times of the day. Also, we did get 29 mpg on highway trips, but in city traffic the engine wasn’t too happy, only getting 19 to 21 mpg in the hot weather. The vehicle did show 23 mpg overall, compared to the 27 claimed, which is reasonable for an all-wheel drive car. Overall, the Mazda 3 is a very nice commuter car. Those seeking the best fuel economy and performance might want to pass on the optional all-wheel drive and stick with the standard frontwheel drive version. It’s less expensive to buy as well.

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“I’m still here”: Peoria woman turns 105 BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Cake was cut, family celebrated and a band played classic music from the time Peoria woman Edna Collins was young, celebrating the “good old days.” Collins has had plenty of loved ones and friends at each of her birthday parties for 15 years now. “When she turned 90, I started coming to every one of them,” said daughter Nancy Meegan, who lives in Georgia but celebrated Collins’ 105th birthday on September 13 at a nursing home in Peoria. “I thought it would be her last.” Collins, who has been widowed twice, has four children, eight grandchildren and more great-great grandchildren than Meegan can count. Edna was born in Pennsylvania and moved around the east coast for years before retiring in Arizona. She kept herself busy, Meegan said, with several careers and hobbies. She bought and sold antiques — her family would go on to do the same, and many still

do — and bred various show dogs for years. She also got heavily into exercising at around 68 years old, which her family believes did wonders for her health. Every year that goes past, the “spry” Collins impresses those around her with her longevity. “She always had different interests and things to do. I think that was a key to getting this far,” she said. Collins does not always say a whole lot these days. But many in her family credit her sociability to her long life. After two husbands passed — something Meegan believes could tear anybody down mentally — she simply kept making friends and doing social activities. Meegan recalled a group of her mother’s friends that called themselves “The Dirty Dozen” and who worked out together and provided interpersonal support. When many of them passed, she made new friends. “When she loses someone, she goes forward and meets new people, makes

new connections. It inspires all of us,” Meegan said. If reaching 105 years old with no significant health issues of note is any indication, there is no reason to think Collins cannot keep holding on to a life well-lived. For now, she is just enjoying every day. “I’m a happy woman. When it’s time to go, I will,” Collins said. “But for now, I’m still here.”

Edna Collins of Peoria celebrated her 105th birthday in September. (Photo courtesy Nancy Meegan)

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Local community members made their way to Park West September 14 for the conclusion of a summer indoor farmers market series. The series, which began in May, allowed locals to gather and check out fresh produce, natural meats, local dairy, farm-fresh eggs, fresh-baked breads, cold brew coffee, raw milk, baked goods, local honey and more. 1. Community members pass from table to table in search of the best offerings at the indoor farmers market. 2. Fresh, local vegetables adorn tables. 3. Natasha Overton scours the tables for vegetables. 4. Vegans were represented at the indoor farmers market, as Fluffy Vegans’ products stocked some of the many tables from which patrons could purchase. 5. D&D Confections sold pecan toffee cookies. 6. Taste Buds LLC sold a variety of colorful, fun cookies, some themed, as well as macarons. It even sold cookie bowls. (Peoria Times photos by Pablo Robles)

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Last week, I started a two-part series on partnering, with the hope of bringing some clarity and wisdom for us on the pre-requisite of partnering for success and significance. Let’s start with a partnership example entitled Three Voices — One Heart. In recent years, opera superstars Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti enjoyed singing together. They did it frequently, but prior to their first performance the three world-class tenors had never sung together on one stage. The November 1994 issue of Atlantic Monthly reported that prior to their performance in Los Angeles, a journalist tried to press the issue of competitiveness between the three men. But they

quickly disarmed him. “You have to put all of your concentration into opening your heart to the music,” Domingo said. “You can’t be rivals when you’re together making music.” Do you see that? Even though they were “competitors” in the same market, having different styles and interpretations of opera, none of them were as good as all of them. Mother Teresa said it this way, “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together, we can do great things.” Most times, it is better to have one person working with you than three working for you. I know what you’re thinking. It sounds something like this, “Partnerships among diverse people who hold different per-

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spectives is impossible in today’s world. There’s no negotiation, no cooperation, only competition and marginalization.” Yes, we do live in world and nation, currently fragmented and polarized. Individuals and small tribal focus groups with loud megaphones challenge us to choose their end of the bell-shaped curve. They think their thing is everything. But when “a” thing becomes “the thing,” you don’t get anything — at least for long. Good things taken to extremes become bad things. God didn’t design us to live at the end of the bell-shaped curve. Believe it or not, sooner or later, this too will pass. It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass. Why? God hates an unjust or false balance. (Proverbs 11:1.) People who press their finger forcefully on one end of the scale, tipping the scale to their viewpoint without consideration of other’s viewpoints, offend God and others. For every action eventually there is an equal and opposite reaction. When self-absorbed leaders and small focus groups press their finger on the scale, God’s finger presses the other end of the scale, putting things back into balance. God designed people and nations to live in balance and harmony, not at the ends of the bell-shaped curve. This is true in running a nation. A nation is a group of tribes or states who come together for a common purpose. In the case of the United States, it is 50 tribes, each with its own distinctives and needs. One or two states, or even five states, should not run the country. The needs of all 50 states must be considered. The small picture was never designed to be the big picture. What keeps a nation together is its Constitution. The Constitution defines a country’s values. It’s the law of the land. Any issue outside of the Constitution is a tribal or state issue. One tribe, state or focus group was never designed to run the nation; that’s too narrow, too provincial, too limited in scope. Nations were designed so that no one group or person will get everything they want but they can get something of what they want. That takes appre-

ciation, negotiation, maturity and humility. It’s a celebration of differences. Opposites attract, then negotiate their differences. That requires partnership. We can agree to disagree, but still be together as a nation, organization, church or whatever. Often the rough edge of another is the tool that sharpens us. We tend to grow more by a positive partnership than by trying to go it alone. What is a partnership? Partnership is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organized objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. Simply put, it is less “me” and more “we” (author unknown). Partnerships require give and take because partnerships look for a win-win for the betterment of all. A.W. Tozer said, “God is looking for people though whom He can do the impossible. What a pity that we plan only the things we can do by ourselves.” Think on this quote: “There isn’t a single person in the world who can make a pencil,” stated Newsweek columnist Milton Freeman as he opened his new TV series, “Free to Choose.” “The wood may have come from a forest in Washington, the graphite from a mine in South America, and the eraser from a Malaysian rubber plantation. Thousands of people cooperate to make a pencil.” Let’s conclude with this thought. Partnerships won’t work with just a jawbone, a wishbone or a funny bone. Partnerships work with backbone. John Maxwell says, “Jawbones are people who merely want to talk about it getting done. Wishbones are people who merely wish that someone would do it. Funny bones are people who never get serious about getting it done. Backbones are people who work together to get the job done.” Here’s the takeaway. If you see a turtle on a fence, it for sure had a partner to get there. To learn over. more about Ed Delph, . game’s Let’sPastor link up.” the going Church-Community Connection If it’s to be, it starts with me. and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale 1001 North Central • Avondale 623-932-2723 You are welcome! Morning Worship .................................... 8:30 am Bible Study ........................................9:45 am Worship Service ..............................11:00 am Spanish Worship .............................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study .................................................6:30 pm Saturday Worship ..............................6:00 pm www.fsbca.org

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

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

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7020 W. Cactus Rd Peoria, AZ 85381 623-979-3497 www.apostles-az.org

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Sunday School 9:15am English 11am Spanish Rev. Andrew Byars, Pastor Rev. Ramon Cabrales, Assoc. Pastor

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

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

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GOby FIGURE! Linda Thistle ANSWERS ON PAGE 25

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Ten Peoria students are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The local semifinalists are: Jorel B. Haggard, Dallin W. Hunt, Shaurya Khanna, Adithya S. Kumar, Ribhu Mukherjee, Naveen Senthil, Ninad D. Tashildar and Michael P. Zhong of BASIS School; Cameron M. Rollins of Centennial High School; and Cameron H. Deal of Sunrise Mountain High School. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will

be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. Over 90% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. NMSC, a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and

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college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference. National Merit Scholarships Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2020. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 220 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 180 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4,100 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2020 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.

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Domino’s launches $2,500 Futuro Brillante Scholarship BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Domino’s, the popular pizza franchise, has debuted its first scholarship: the Futuro Brillante Scholarship. Organized through the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Domino’s will award $2,500 scholarships to two students in the Greater Phoenix area to help them achieve their higher education goals. Applicants must be Domino’s employees or sons/daughters of current Domino’s employees and attending a HACU-member college/university in the Phoenix area. A full list of application criteria, as well as instructions on how to apply, is listed at hacu.net/

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: FIRST QUALITY PROPERTIES LLC II The address of the registered office is: The name of the Statutory Agent is: REGISTERED AGENTS INC M Bill Havre. 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: Manager Arturo Serrano, 6130 W Berkeley Rd, PHOENIX, AZ, 85035 Published Peoria Times, Sept 12, 19, 26, 2019 / 23626

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name:NDP ELECTRIC DESERT DIVISION, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 3029 East Killarney Street, GILBERT, AZ, 85298 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Janet Griffin 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: MEMBERS: Kirk Griffin AND Janet Griffin 3029 East Killarney Street, GILBERT, AZ, 85298 Published Peoria Times, Sept 12, 19, 26, 2019 / 23532

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY Clerk of the Superior Court *Electronically Filed *** 07/30/2019 8:00 AM FN 2019-050654 07/29/2019 HONORABLE DAWN M. BERGIN CLERK OF THE COURT S. Mejia Deputy IN RE THE MATTER OF MEGA ROBB MEGAN ROBB 14631 N 35TH DR PHOENIX AZ 85053 AND BRUCE ROBB BRUCE ROBB that: NO ADDRESS ON RECORD JUDGE BERGIN MINUTE TRY Having reviewed Petitioner's Motion to Serve by Publication filed on July 12, 20 19, THE COURT FINDS, pursuant to Rule 4l(m), Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, that • Petitioner has undertaken reasonable efforts to effectuate service on Respondent by one of the means set forth in Rule 4l(c) - (i), Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (including an alternative means of service) and such service has proven impracticable; • Petitioner, despite reasonably diligent efforts, has been unable to determine Respondent's current address; and • Service by publication is the best means practicable in the circumstances for providing Respondent with notice of the action's commencement. SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY 07/29/2019 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Petitioner shall publish the summons, and a statement describing how a copy of the pleading being served may be obtained, at least once a week for 4 successive weeks in a newspaper in Maricopa County, Arizona. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall mail the summons and a copy of the pleading being served, postage prepaid, to the Respondent at his last known address prior to the date of first publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall file an affidavit stating the manner and dates of the publication and mailing, and the circumstances requiring service by publication. The affidavit must also state if no mailing was made because of lack of knowledge of the current address of the person being served. Petitioner must include with the Affidavit a printed copy of the publication. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED placing this matter on the Inactive Calendar for dismissal on October 11, 2019 unless the affidavit of publication is filed by that date. All parties representing themselves must keep the Court updated with address changes. A form may be downloaded at: http: //www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/LawLibraryResourceCenter/ Published: Peoria Times, Aug. 29, Sept 5, 12, 19 2019 / 22592

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OBITUARIES Ethelyn S. Dygert Thursday September 5th 2019, Ethelyn "Sue" Dygert of Peoria, Arizona went to be with the Lord after a brief illness. She was born May 14, 1939 in Gloversville, NY. She lost her battle to an aggressive form of Pancreatic Cancer. She was 80. Sue known by her friends was a caring mother and grandmother with a love for life. She loved spending her retirement years in Arizona with her Husband Jerry Dygert and Daughter Susan Dominey, Son-in- law Charlie Dominey and grandson Tommy Dominey all from Peoria Arizona. Sue loved working in a retirement home environment helping out Seniors with daily life issues and even doing bus runs to their doctor appointments. She retired at age 75 due to her love for helping others. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Acton and Elinor Suderley , son Eddie Jump and half-sister Elsie Hearn . She also leaves behind brother Mac Suderley from Palentine Bridge, New York, Sons Robert Jump from Coxsackie, New York, Richard Jump and David Jump from the Nashville, TN area, daughter Theresa Monk from Fort Plain, New York. Step-Daughter Tammy Honeywell from Fort Plain, New York, Step-Sons William Dygert from DeWitt Michigan, and Michael Dygert from Fort Plain, New York. She also leaves behind numerous grand children, great grand children and other family members including in-laws. Sue loved going to the movies, park festivals, and holiday events with her family. She loved playing cards with her friends. Sue has a big heart of gold. She was a very special lady. She looked after all the people that she loves. She has many friends that love her. We are very blessed to have that type of lady in our lives and the world will never be the same. Sue was a child of Christ with the Lutheran Church. May she live in Peace with the Lord in Heaven. She request to be cremated. Her remains will be with her Husband, Jerry & Daughter, Susan. We request all donations be sent to the National Pancreas Foundation in the name of Ethelyn Dygert. https://pancreasfoundation.org

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