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Masks on as students return to school

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Last week, teacher Caitlin Summers’ kindergarten students at Desert Valley Elementary School learned a new phrase: “Nose check!”’

That was a shortcut to remind kids about a new thing: wearing masks to school.

“If I can see their nose, they have to pull the mask up,” Summers said.

Then again, she added, for kindergarten kids, everything is new.

But, for the first- and second-graders in the Peoria Unified School District who recently returned to classrooms for the first time in nearly six months, and

for other students who returned Sept. 28, wearing masks is a different school look.

They will also see hand sanitizer dispensers around their schools and other safety measures.

“It was awesome to welcome our third through 12th-grade students who have chosen classroom instruction,” said PUSD Superintendent Dr. Jason Reynolds. “We know there are people who are apprehensive about what school is going to look and feel like, and we have been sharing our mitigation procedures and safety plans in order to begin school in a positive and safe envi-

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Peoria Unified School District reopened all classrooms. But it’s hardly school as usual, as all students and staff are required to wear masks, with other safety measures. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

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On Sept. 21, seven of the nine candidates running for the three open slots on the Peoria Unified School District board attended a candidate forum, where they outlined their ideas, perspectives and plans.

More than 35,000 students attend PUSD schools in Glendale and Peoria.

While Linda Busam and Rebecca Hill were unable to attend, CJ Williams, Kirk Hobbs, Davita Solter, Kacie Franklin, Bill Sorensen, Devon Updegraff-Day and David Sandoval participated in the online event.

Candidates were asked about issues that

prompted them to run for the governing board.

A mother of three children and lifelong West Valley resident, Franklin outlined her plans for educators throughout the district.

“One of the primary issues for me is our teacher retention. We have a history of bringing in fabulous people but not being able to retain them due to a number of factors,” said Franklin. “I truly believe that we need to look at significant ways to retain our wonderful educators, because they are the reason that we keep moving forward and that we produce some of the most stellar students in the state.”

Hobbs, the father of three PUSD students and a 10-year volunteer in the district, said

concerns in regard to student success rates led him to become a candidate.

“When I really looked at the concerns that most parents I come in contact with have, I think probably the biggest issue is concern with getting students back on track in regard to overall performance. In many of our school districts, we’re seeing our juniors are failing on the state ELA (English Language Arts) tests somewhere at somewhere over 50%. We’ve got close to 44% who are not passing our math state test. So, my concern is returning PUSD back to the school district of choice,” said Hobbs. “My wife and I chose where we SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 4

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ronment for our students and staff.”

The COVID-19 pandemic led Gov. Doug Ducey to close Arizona schools in March. In recent months, he allowed districts discretion to return when they felt it was safe.

While PUSD reopened classrooms, “We also have students who are still online who are looking for ways to connect with their school and friends,” Reynolds noted. “We want our students, parents and staff to feel supported and to reach out to us if they have concerns.”

Other districts are taking a slower approach. Glendale Elementary and Glendale Union High school districts plan an Oct. 19 classrooms reopening.

Deer Valley School Unified District has a staggered rollout over three weeks.

So most teachers in Glendale and Peoria will have to wait to see what Summers is seeing: students off the computer screen—and in the classroom.

“We came back and the calendars were still stuck on March,” she said.

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Peoria Unified School District opened classrooms. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

“It’s like time just stopped.”

What were her young students eager to discuss?

“Being in kindergarten, they want to talk about everything,” she said. “It’s their first time into the real world.

“They think we always wear masks to school.”

While starting the day with a face covering hasn’t been a problem, there has been frequent slippage.

“The biggest thing is making sure the masks fit,” Summers said.

The kindergarten teacher said that, while it had its limitations, remote teaching was a success.

“I’ve loved doing online (teaching).

It’s like working from a bird’s-eye view. I knew more about (the students) than I would have if they were coming into classrooms,” she said of the month-plus of online learning.

“There were no distractions, just them on the computer looking at me.”

Now that the little desks are filled, new challenges arise. Like students

bringing their own supplies, and not passing them around.

“Typically, this is when you teach (students) to share with friends—but not now,” Summers said.

As she has been teaching kindergarten for three years, one question is hardly new to Summers: Why? “Some students don’t understand why we’re wearing masks,” the Glendale teacher said.

“When they say, ‘I don’t want to wear a mask,’ I say, ‘Look at all your friends, they’re all wearing masks. “‘All your other friends have their noses covered.’”

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 16 to reallocate more of the $400 million in federal CARES Act funding it received.

A new allocation will provide $3 million to support local food banks and $6 million to provide utility assistance to those behind on electric and gas bills.

The board also voted to expand two programs established that provide financial assistance to renters and small business owners, respectively.

The board voted to send an additional $40 million for the Small Business Relief Program.

The grant program is to reimburse organizations for losses incurred during the pandemic. To date, the county has awarded more than $14 million in grants, with nearly $12 million coming in the past month after the program was relaunched.

The additional funds make a total of $63 million in small-business grant money available.

Interested businesses and nonprofits can see a list of qualifications and apply at azfoundation.org/MaricopaRelief.

And the board will send an additional $6.25 million for the COVID Crisis Rental Assistance Program.

Since the program began July 15, more than 1,000 households have received a combined 2,234 months (or $3.3 million) of paid rent, with another $2.3 million set to be distributed soon, according to the county.

The board’s vote increased the amount of funding available for this program from $30 million to more than $36 million.

To check eligibility, apply for assistance and upload documents, visit maricopa.gov/CovidRentHelp.

“Maricopa County has been innovative and dogged in addressing the public health emergency. Not only have we implemented new strategies and initiatives which have resulted in a dramatic reduction in the spread of COVID-19 and have lessened the burden on the local health care system, we’ve also been able to assist individuals and businesses facing financial

hardship,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4.

“Now that we better understand what’s working and what’s needed, we can put federal dollars where they can do the most good.”

Maricopa County received $399 mil-

lion from the U.S. Treasury as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The purpose of this money is to cover expenditures related to the public health emergency that were not already included in the fiscal year 2020 budget.

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Alleged shoplifter charged with hitting officers with vehicle

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Gabriel Brandin, a 40-yearold Avondale resident, was arrested Sept. 26 and charged with hitting two officers with his vehicle.

According to the Peoria Police Department, a store employed called and said a man was shoplifting at the Walmart at 21655 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway.

“Officers arrived and contacted the suspect in the parking lot of the business,” said Sgt. Amanda Gaines of the Peoria Police Department.

“As the officers attempted to detain the suspect, he resisted Gabriel Brandin was arrested in Glendale and charged with hitting two Peoria police officers with his vehicle.

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and was able to enter his vehicle, start the vehicle, and reversed as the vehicle doors were open, striking two officers.”

The officers had minor injuries, she said.

“The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was located by an officer in the area of 9900 West Beardsley Road.

The officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle but it failed to stop and fled at an excessive rate of speed and officers did not pursue the vehicle,” Gaines said.

An air unit tracked the vehicle to 9900 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale.

“Officers in the area located the suspect as he exited his vehicle and he was taken into custody without further incident,” said Gaines.

Brandin faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, unlawful flight, endangerment, shoplifting, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence.

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ence in her field that she felt would allow her to advocate for diverse issues.

“I’m a practicing physician assistant, and I own a dermatology analogy practice with 17,000 active patients. … I have experience with the Child Protective Services adolescent department in the Baltimore area, as well as working with the House of Ruth, which is the escape for domestic violence, working with the children for those families,” said Updegraff-Day. Williams noted she has family who served for the board and a kindergartener starting this school year.

“It’s in our blood,” Williams said.

“My entire family serves the public interest of our students across the state. … The tradition continues. I’m invested for the long haul. I currently have the privilege for serving as the administrator for West-MEC and have served in public education for the last 19 years.”

Sorensen, a former principal of Centennial High School, cited his 17 years as an educator.

“There’s something about community and seeing the people around you every day that makes you want to add value. As a principal and assistant principal, I pride myself on being an active listener and I work for you. So, the concept of listening to our parents, to our students and to our teachers, to our leaders and creating meaning together in the name of community and connection and ensuring every single PUSD resident feels that they belong, is an absolute mission to our soul,” said Sorensen.

live 15 years ago because of the school district’s reputation, so I’d like to see us return to that excellence.”

Sandoval, the president of the school board who is seeking reelection, reflected on the aspects of the board that inspired him to rerun. His fellow board members Monica Ceja Martinez and Judy Doane are not running for reelection.

“We’ve seen a lot over the last threeplus years,” Sandoval said. “The dynamics of the Red for Ed movement, the hiring of a new superintendent and now through the pandemic. I’ll continue to be present and listen first to understand, be very informed and make data-driven decisions with a focus on our most important assets—our youth.”

After serving over three decades in the district, Solter said passion for service and education led her to run.

“In 2012, I retired from the school district and I currently work in Glendale Elementary School District as the Wellness Program specialist. Because of my part-time ability, I am able to volunteer in five of the PUSD sites. I’m also very active in the city of Glendale with different volunteer organizations,” said Solter. “My passion is service and education, and I’m ready to go.”

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League of Women Voters hosts candidate debate series

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Phoenix is hosting a series of Maricopa County election debates online.

The debates offer voters an opportunity to see and hear local candidates speak on issues that will impact county policies that impact elections, management of county services and governance of the one of the largest community college systems in the country.

At 2 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 3, Maricopa County Community College District governing board candidates will debate. Register to view the debate at http://bit.ly/ForumMCCD. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Maricopa County recorder candidates will debate. Register for the event at http://bit. ly/CountyRecorderDebate.

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Sunday, Oct. 11, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors candidates will debate. Register for this debate at http://bit.ly/ CountyRecorderDebate.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF In anticipation of the Nov. 3 election, ballots will be hitting mailboxes soon.

The county will mail early ballots Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The voter registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 5.

Registered voters can vote by mail or

in person.

The Maricopa County Elections Department mailed military and overseas ballots Sept. 16.

Rep. Debbie Lesko of Congressional District 8 will debate challenger Mike Muscato at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5. Both are Peoria residents. The debate is to be broadcast on Arizona PBS

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In addition to voting on state and national representatives, Peoria voters will decide on the city’s general plan and school funding.

The Peoria Unified School District is asking for a continuation of a 13% maintenance and operations (M&O) budget override and a $125 million bond election. According to information provided by PUSD, “If approved, the M&O override continuation would continue to provide $28 million of additional funding each year to fund health care professionals, physical education, arts education, music, chorus and assistant principals on district campuses.”

Voters approved the current 13% override in 2015. But an increase to 15% narrowly failed last fall.

PUSD voters first approved a 10% override in 1996 and renewed overrides in 2001, 2006 and 2012. In 2015, voters approved a 13% override. The authorization lasts for seven years and phases out over the last two years if not renewed or replaced with another voter-approved initiative.

If approved, the override will result in an estimated average annual tax rate of $1.4486 per $100 of limited assessed valuation for residential property owners. The tax rate associated with the district’s existing bond sales and the new $125,255,000 bond authorization would be $1.4781 per $100 of limited assessed valuation for a residential homeowner in the district.

The voters of Glendale Union High School District No. 205 will decide on a $130 million bond.

According to the bond information pamphlet, the $130 million is to be used at GUHSD for: • Constructing school buildings.

• Renovating school buildings.

• Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles.

• Acquiring by purchase or lease school lots.

• Improving school grounds.

• Supplying school buildings with furniture, equipment and technology.

Candidate forums Save Our Schools sponsored a candidate forum Sept. 30.

The “Forum for Education” event featured candidates from Legislative Districts 20 and 21.

From District 20, Senate candidates Paul Boyer of Glendale, the incumbent, and challenger Douglas Ervin of Phoenix were expected to participate, as well as Arizona House incumbents Anthony Kern of Glendale and Shawnna Bollick of Phoenix and challenger Judy Schwiebert of Phoenix.

From District 21, Senate candidates Rick Gray of Sun City, the incumbent, and challenger Brian Whitman of Peoria were expected to participate, as well as Arizona House of Representatives incumbent Kevin Payne of Peoria and challengers Beverly Pingerelli of Peoria, Randy Miller of Sun City and Kathy Knecht of Peoria.

In school board races, five candidates will be on the ballot for Deer Valley Unified School District and four for Glendale Elementary School District. Both districts have three seats open and had one candidate withdraw.

A robust field of nine candidates will fight for three Peoria Unified School District governing board seats. Seven of them participated in a Sept. 21 forum sponsored by the Peoria United Parent Council.

Glendale Union High School District will not have an election, as only three candidates filed for the three seats that are open. Laura Arita, Patti Jo Hussey and Pam Reicks will be appointed to the GUHSD board.

Key dates In-person voting begins Oct. 7, through Election Day. All voting locations will follow strict physical distancing and cleaning guidelines, according to the county.

Oct. 23 is the last day to request a ballot in the mail.

For more information, visit recorder. maricopa.gov/elections.

To check on your voting status, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/BeBallotReady.

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The 85 acres of initial park development include multipurpose fields, a fishing lake, inclusive playground features and splash pad, dog parks, multipurpose sport fields and lighted pickleball courts.

Paloma also includes numerous hard- and soft-surfaced walking loops and, in the near future, trailhead access to the West Wing Mountain trail system and connectivity into the larger New River trail and surrounding open space preserve.

“Paloma Community Park is another shining example of Peoria’s commit-

gion surrounding the park that, via sat- strictions are still in place to ensure ellite, looks like a dove, which trans- proper social distancing and sanitation lates to “paloma” in Spanish. for the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With more than 450 acres of open To learn more about this park, visit spaces, high-caliber park amenities, peoriaaz.gov/paloma. For more inforand future direct connections to moun- mation about all of Peoria’s parks, rectain and river trails, Paloma Commu- reation and community facilities, visit nity Park is the perfect addition to our peoriaaz.gov/parks. system,” said John Sefton, director of (opening Fall 2020) parks, recre29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ ation and comLEGEND munity facili- W. Dixileta R d. ce an en nt ai ties.

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Peoria’s third community park, Paloma Community Park, is scheduled to open Saturday, Oct. 3.

Peoria’s newest park is located at Dixileta Drive and Lake Pleasant Parkway, just south of the Loop 303.

Similar to the two other community parks in Peoria, Rio Vista and Pioneer Community Parks, Paloma will offer all Peoria residents a range of recreational amenities.

ment to providing the highest quality of life and recreational amenities to its residents,” said Councilwoman Bridget Binsbacher.

“I’m eager and excited to see Peoria families experience this beautiful new park.”

While there will not be a ribbon-cutting ceremony due to COVID-19 precautions, there will be a virtual countdown with sneak peeks until opening day on the city’s social media pages.

“As our city continues to grow, we must be vigilant to safeguard access to our unique, natural environment while creating areas that allow families and friends to have fun and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of the Sonoran Desert,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat.

“Paloma Park adds to the beauty of its surroundings, and it is an absolute joy to offer an array of new and inclusive amenities to our community.”

Located on land owned by the Maricopa County Flood Control District where the New River splits the East Wing and West Wing Mountain Preserves, the space is highlighted by its striking mountain views and open vistas.

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Ducey rules out any more business closures

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Gov. Doug Ducey will not order businesses to re-close or impose new restrictions even if the infection threat of COVID-19 in any area returns to “substantial.’’

“Arizona’s open,’’ the governor said.

“Arizona’s economy is open, Arizona’s educational institutions are open, Arizona’s tourism institutions are open. The expectation is they are going to remain open.’’

Ducey’s comments came as state Health Director Cara Christ said the coronavirus numbers are going to get worse.

“There are counties that are likely to go back into substantial spread starting (this)

week,’’ she said.

It was having that threat of substantial spread that led to the original orders to shutter businesses in March and then Ducey’s directive to re-close many of them in June following a spike in cases.

“We should expect a rise in cases,’’ the governor said, though he suggested part of the reason for that will be an increase in the number and types of testing available.

But the governor said the decisions he made before won’t be repeated.

“We are not going to be, due to a gradual rise in cases, be making any dramatic changes,’’ he said.

The problems appear to be localized.

Statewide, the rate of infection remains below 100 per 100,000 residents, enough

Regional Transportation update

BY BRIAN CANO SR.

Peoria Times Staff Writer

At a September Peoria City Council meeting, Deputy City Manager Erik Strunk gave an update on transit and transportation issues.

Strunk said the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), a regional planning agency, is reviewing numerous submitted projects for regional transportation and transit planning projects.

Intergovernmental Affairs Director Thomas Adkins gave the council an update on Proposition 400, which expires in 2025. Adkins said the city expects to see “next steps and milestones” the coming months.

Adkins said the Maricopa County-wide half-cent transportation sales tax is a “major revenue source” for Peoria’s transportation improvements.

Adkins said Proposition 400 funds Peoria’s freeways, streets and arterials, and capital improvement transit projects.

Proposition 400 funds over 56% of freeway expansion projects, according to Development and Engineering Director Adina Lund. She said Peoria is focused on improving and expanding lanes on Peoria’s two existing freeways.

“We are looking at adding interchanges or expanding interchanges,” Lund said.

“Loop 101 would be adding general purpose lanes, like the ones you’re seeing over

in the East Valley.”

Lund said the “20-year plan that starts 5 years from now” includes looking at possible interchanges at Bell Road and future 303 interchanges. Lund said economic incentives spur planned community infrastructure developments.

Public Works Director Kevin Burke said Peoria Transit is 33% funded by the halfcent sales tax. He said 57% is used for “bus related” activity and 43% goes for rail.

Burke said the city receives “about $27 million out of Prop 400 for transit-related issues.”

For example, Peoria currently receives about $254,000 a year from Proposition 400 that pays for fixed transportation bus routes.

“Our first priority is preservation of what we (have) before we can look forward and add to it,” Burke said. “We’ve submitted 19 projects.”

Peoria expects to extend bus routes at Northern, Olive and Peoria avenues, according to Burke.

A Proposition 400 extension would bring $15 billion in transportation and transit funding to the region, according to Adkins. He said Peoria residents are well represented at the regional level in these important processes.

“It’s a huge funding source,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said. “Everyone in the entire region feels the same way.”

to put it in the moderate range. And the percentage of tests for the virus coming back positive actually is below 5%, showing what the state calls “minimal’’ spread.

Daniel Scarpinato, the governor’s chief of staff, said one reason his boss can say he won’t close businesses again is because the situation is far different, even if the raw numbers may not show it.

“We have broad access to testing with fast turnaround,’’ Scarpinato said.

“We have increased contact tracing,’’ he continued. “We’ve got enforcement of rules and regulations.’’

All that, Scarpinato said, means it allows people to be found and told to isolate themselves if they’ve been exposed.

“Businesses are operating much differently today than they were when some of these industries were closed,’’ Scarpinato said.

For example, he said, restaurant patrons have to wear their masks when they’re not at their table. Masks also are required at salons and barber shops.

Then there are capacity restrictions, with restaurants and bars that operate like

restaurants at 50% and gyms at just 25% of normal attendance.

And even in cities and counties where masks are not required, Scarpinato said most retailers are requiring them of customers.

The other big issue, he said, is that the state is better equipped to handle an outbreak.

“Our hospitals were at capacity,’’ Scarpinato said, with some close to having to implement “surge’’ plans to find more space.

One potential reason for Ducey’s reticence to once again shut down businesses is purely financial.

Earlier this year, business owners could apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which provided loans to companies to keep workers on the payroll. That program is now gone.

What’s also gone is the extra unemployment benefits available from the federal government, initially at $600 a week and, more recently, reduced to $300. Those, too, have disappeared, leaving jobless Arizona workers with a maximum state benefit of $240 a week.

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How It Works Nanotechnology takes molecules that are too large to pass easily into your cells and breaks them down into millions of tiny, nano-sized molecules.

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Business owner—hire a salesperson!

BY SCOT ANDREWS

Peoria Chamber CEO and President

Over the years, I’ve been afforded the privilege to be in various leadership roles requiring the selection and hiring of team members for various functions. My particular expertise is in the sales arena, and I have hired a lot of salespeople—most of the time with great success.

Sales, you see, is not an art but a science. And if you apply the correct processes, tools and disciplines to customers to facilitate their own buying nature, problems, needs and aspirations to improve their business, good things happen. I was fortunate to have thousands of dollars of sales training invested in me over my career and through trial, error and success consider myself an expert on “what most people call sales.”

Unfortunately, like many things in life, there are thousands of bad actors in the sales arena. Think about the last

terrible salesperson you experienced.

What was it that turned you off? Was it one of the hundreds of messages you get over the year from salespeople asking for an hour of your time to pitch their products with limited understanding of what your problems, challenges and needs really were? Or not being prepared to discuss how their solution would grow your bottom line?

Or simply being an “empty suite,” not knowledgeable of your industry and problems?

Many of our Peoria Chamber business owners do not have a salesperson. It can be daunting to search, interview, select, train and manage a salesperson. Most choose not to. Don’t make this same mistake. Many business owners themselves become the salesperson. As chief bottle washer, and jack of all trades, the laser focus needed for game-changing business development person is forgone for the ease and less-perceived headache of hiring, compensating and man-

aging a salesperson.

I would argue the revenue loss to your business from this strategy could be significant. A typical salesperson can generate and manage anywhere from $120,000 to $500,000 or more, in revenue, if they are well trained, managed and their compensation is focused on at risk reward—meaning they must

sell to get paid.

Our twice-a-month “Coffee is for Closers” at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce is open to members and nonmembers alike to learn sales processes and methods to be a best-inclass sales performer. Join us and explore how to build a best-in-class sales organization.

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Is this your superpower during COVID-19?

BY SCOT ANDREWS

BY PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A New Leaf is a community nonprofit organization, and since 1971 we have been providing a broad spectrum of services to help individuals and families in crisis.

In 2019 we served 26,973 residents across the Valley.

Our Mission: Helping Families ...

Changing Lives.

Vulnerable individuals and families receive emergency help and life-changing programs for a new start— transforming their lives to become thriving members of the community. Their successes include employment, healthier lifestyles, high school diplomas/ GEDs, college degrees, life skills and proud self-sufficiency.

A New Leaf is a recognized leader in crisis and family services with 30plus program sites Valley wide—from foster care to behavioral health and primary care services, to

financial literacy, sheltering, domestic violence shelters and assistance, housing support and early childhood education.

Additionally, A New Leaf: • Serves 182,000 meals annually.

• Provides 76,000 nights of shelter annually.

• Hosts 12,000 counseling sessions annually.

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During my corporate career we did a lot of work on the competencies of our organization for the key roles within. I was asked what I think is the most-important competency for business professionals and owners to possess.

My answer is always the same!

Adaptability.

Adaptability is defined as your ability to move in a given direction at any time. This may mean physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.

It’s your willingness to learn, make mistakes and learn some more. It is the willingness and ability to change course due to your own desires or those by which you cannot control or predict in a positive, productive way.

COVID-19 is not over.

Its impact and long-term effects on business are yet to be complete. It has reshaped our business landscape. Our lives may never be the same. Yet, organizations that move to adapt to this new reality will suffer the least amount of business disruptions during this time of uncertainty. Business owners must explore alternative marketing, sales and operational approaches to pivot during a time of crisis. All elements of your business must be reevaluated against this new normal.

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The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is practicing our own flavor of adaptability. Working with our small-business community we are creating the future. Questioning all old ways and exploring new methods of delivering value to our businesses. Come join us as we move to the next level together!

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Calendar of Events • Women 4 Women Oct. 2 8:30 to 10 a.m.

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• Networking Breakfast Oct. 6 8 to 9 a.m.

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• Coffee is for Closers Oct. 8 7 to 8 a.m.

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• Marketing Monday Oct. 12 Noon to 1 p.m.

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*Peoria Chamber of Commerce events are open to anyone looking to connect and learn from other business professionals in Peoria. Registration for October events is open on the Peoria Chamber of Commerce website for members and nonmembers to sign up.

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SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

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COIN SHORTAGE ZIP CODE DISTRIBUTION NOTICE

■ ARIZONA AREA RESIDENTS CASH IN: Pictured above and watched closely by guards are protected U.S. Coin Packages containing the valuable unsearched Vault Bags that everyone is trying to get. It’s hard to tell how much these unsearched bags loaded with valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins could be worth someday. That’s because each Vault Bag is known to contain over 2 pounds of U.S. Gov’t issued coins some dating back to the early 1800’s.

Decision puts valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins back in circulation – zip codes determine who gets them Unsearched Vault Bags loaded with valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins some dating back to the 1800’s and worth up to 50 times their face value are actually being handed over to residents who find their zip code on the Distribution List below and beat the 48 hour order deadline

Who gets the U.S. Gov’t issued coins: Only U.S. residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed on the Distribution List below are getting the valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins. If you find your zip code listed below call: 1-800-865-9521 NCS1160 “The vaults at Federated Mint a re going empt y,” sa id Ma r y Ellen Withrow, the emeritus 40th Treasurer of the United States of America.

That’s because a decision by Federated Mint to put valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins, some worth up to 50 times their face value, back in circulation means unsearched Vault Bags loaded with U. S. Gov’t issued coins dating back to the 1800’s are now being handed over to U.S. residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication.

“These are not ordinary coins you find in your pocket change. These

are valuable silver, scarce, highly collectible and non- circulating U.S. coins dating back to the 1800’s which is why U.S. residents will be claiming as many as they can get their hands on. That’s because after the bags were loaded with over 2 pounds of U.S. Gov’t issued coins the dates were never searched and the bags were securely sealed. That means there’s no telling what you’ll find until you search all the coins,” said Withrow.

“But don’t thank the Government.

As Executive Advisor to Federated Mint, I get paid to inform and educate the general public regarding U.S. coins. Ever since the decision

by Federated Mint to put valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins back in circulation – everyone’s asking me, how much are the unsearched Vault Bags worth? The answer is, there’s no way to tell. Coin values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees, but we do know this.

Each unsearched bag weighs over 2 pounds and is known to contain at least one silver Walking Liberty coin and just that one coin alone could be worth $15 - $325 in collector value.

So there’s no telling what you’ll find until you search through all the coins. But you better believe at just $249 these unsearched Vault Bags are a steal, “said Withrow.

The only thing U.S. residents who find their zip code printed in today’s publication need to do is call the National Toll Free Hotline before the 48 hour deadline ends.

This is very important. The Vault Bag fee has been set for $349 for residents who miss the 48 hour deadline, but for those U.S. residents who beat the 48 hour deadline the Vault Bag fee is just $249 as long as they call the National Toll Free Hotline before the deadline ends.

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can get in this special advertising announcement. And you better believe with each bag being loaded with over 2 pounds of valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins they’re going to go quick,” said Withrow.

The phone lines will be ringing off the hook beginning at precisely 8:30am this morning. That’s because each unsearched Vault Bag is loaded in part with highly sought after collector coins dating clear back to the 1800’s including the stunning Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar, valuable President Eisenhower Silver Dollars, rarely seen Silver Franklin Half Dollars, high demand President Kennedy Silver Half Dollars, beautiful Silver Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar, American Bicentennial Quarters, rare Liberty V Nickels, the scarce Indian Head one cent U.S. coin and the last ever minted Buffalo Nickels.

“With all these valuable coins up for grabs we’re doing all we can to answer all the calls,” said Withrow.

Thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the valuable U.S. Gov’t issued coins.

That means U.S. residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication can claim the unsearched bags of money for themselves and keep all the U.S. Gov’t issued coins found inside.

Just be sure to call before the deadline ends 48 hours from today’s publication date. ■

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The only thing residents need to do is find the first three digits of their zip code on the Distribution List above and beat the 48 hour deadline. The Vault Bag fee has been set for $349 for residents who miss the 48 hour deadline, but for those U.S. residents who beat the 48 hour deadline the Vault Bag fee is just $249 as long as they call the National Toll Free Hotline before the deadline ends.

Sealed Unsearched Vault Bags contain over 2 pounds of U.S. Gov’t issued coins

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Are school board elections important?

BY STEVE WATSON

Peoria Times Guest Writer

Despite the countless political ads you see on TV and social media, the most important offices on your ballot might not be the ones at the top of the ticket.

Partisan elections get a lot of attention as parties and groups compete for your vote for president, U.S. Senate, Congress, state and county offices and the legislature.

Few people realize that in Maricopa County alone, there are also 231 school board candidates running for a chance to lead a school district like the one you live in.

Despite aspiring to the monumentally important task of overseeing the proper education and the well-being of our children, school board candidates and their

elections receive too little attention.

We already know parents care about high-quality education for their children. We’re well aware that homeowners understand how good schools are one of the top factors in increasing property values.

It’s also obvious that taxpayers and voters care about their money: School boards in Maricopa County collectively spend several billion in public dollars each year performing their educational duties.

But that’s only part of the reason why our local school board elections are more important now than ever.

School governing boards have an immense amount of authority in determining school district policy, like deciding when to safely reopen or how to

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School boards typically have five members serving four-year terms, with three of those seats up for election this year. The races are nonpartisan, meaning political parties do not pre-select nominees to appear on the general election ballot.

The election of school board members is 100% in the hands of the voters in the general election.

Many parents and even teachers recently were surprised to learn how powerful local school boards are, as we watched first-hand how differently they addressed significant issues affecting communities, such as the current pandemic.

While some districts moved com-

pletely to online learning this fall, others have recently (or will soon) jumped right back into in-person learning.

None of these decisions by school boards were made in a vacuum, as district after district conducted numerous surveys, special meetings and community events as they gathered community input before making decisions.

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BY ERIC NEWMAN

Two 4A teams play in a rivalry match week one. Greenway went 9-2 last season, led by running back Christian Johnson with 1,693 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns.

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

After a delayed beginning of the season due to the pandemic, the AIA football season kicks off Friday, Oct. 2.

This weekend’s lineup is highlighted by a battle of champions in Peoria.

Chandler High at Liberty Liberty shocked the high school football world in 2019 when it ran through the playoffs and was crowned 6A football champion. Liberty hosts Chandler High, last year’s Open Division Champions, in Peoria. Former defensive coordinator Colin Thomas is the new head coach.

The Lions graduated a team-high 40 seniors and took on former coordinator Colin Thomas as coach but retained a pair of defensive leaders in junior safety Jax Stam (105 tackles) and senior Shane Pitts (68 tackles, 4 interceptions). Sophomore running back Zaccheus Cooper rushed for 669 yards in just seven games last season and should handle more of the offensive load in 2020.

“We’ve got a target on our backs after winning last year, but I think we’re ready for it,” Pitts said.

Sunrise Mountain at Cactus It’s a battle of Peoria Unified School District rivals as 5A Sunrise Mountain heads to 4A Cactus. The Mustangs have the largest senior class in coach Steve Decker’s short tenure with Sunrise Mountain and were the only Arizona team to defeat Williams field—which claimed the 5A championship—in 2019.

Cactus was a failed two-point conversion away from reaching the 4A championship last season.

Senior Tommy Arnold is Sunrise Mountain’s top returning tackler (69) from last season and added eight touchdowns as a running back. Senior Ezekiel Marshall caught 25 passes for 556 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019.

“In the past, our offense couldn’t always do it and the defense had to stick

“We’ve got a target on our backs after winning last year, but I think we’re ready for it,” said Liberty senior safety Shane Pitts.

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in. But this year they’re going to be surprised that the offense can score a lot and the defense can get stops, so we’re going to be tough,” Arnold said.

The Cobra defense is led by senior Riley Davies, who recorded 75 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 2019. Senior receiver duo Antonio Pratt and Justin Gomez combined for over 900 yards and nine touchdowns as juniors.

Mountain Ridge at Mesa Skyline One of the state’s surprise teams, Glendale Mountain Ridge, went 5-5 in last year’s regular season after a 0-10 season in 2018. The Mountain Lions visit Skyline after beating the Coyotes 34-21 to open 2019 and begin a three-game win streak.

Mountain Ridge’s defense is led by a pair of senior defensive backs—Albin Arulanandu and Dylan Johns—who each recorded three interceptions in 2019. It graduated many of its top offensive weapons, but senior receiver cole Mitchell recorded 379 yards and two scores through the air.

Centennial at Chandler Hamilton Centennial travels east to face Hamilton in a rematch of last season’s Open Division quarterfinals. Hamilton won the 2019 contest 28-19, and both teams look to make a run to the playoffs again.

Senior DJ Gleash recorded 14.5 sacks and blocked two punts in 2019. Running back duo senior Daxon Lindholm and

Colin Thomas was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach of Liberty, which begins a defense of its 2019 title.

junior James Scott combined for nearly 1,000 rushing yards and nine scores, with both expected to take more responsibility in this year’s offense.

Moon Valley at Greenway

Surprise Paradise Honors at Cortez Both 3A teams sport new coaches. Josh Goodloe takes over visiting Paradise Honors, while Dan Hopper is challenged with leading a Cortez team that went 0-10 in 2019.

Apollo at Sunnyslope Apollo visits fellow Glendale Union High School District rival to open 2020.

Sam Jacobs is Sunnyslope’s new coach, after Damon Pieri led the Vikings to a 6-5 record and 5A playoff berth last season.

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Qualifying for a foodie alert, the Maggiore Group is bringing three trendy eating experiences to Park West: Hash Kitchen, the Sicilian Butcher and the Sicilian Baker.

Hash Kitchen is “home of the original build-your-own bloody mary bar.” It planned to open Sept. 30, a week before the Sicilian Butcher and Baker.

“After careful consideration and waiting for months until we felt it was safe to open our doors in Peoria, we are looking forward to welcoming the community during these unprecedented times,” said Joey Maggiore, co-founder and executive chef. “Our team is dedicated to providing the utmost safety, best dining experiences, family-friendly venues, and boundless

food and beverage options.”

Among the Hash Kitchen highlights developed by Maggiore are French toast, waffles and pancakes that come in variations like banana fosters and s’mores, as well as savory staples—signature hashes such as poutine corned beef hash, eggs Benedict, scramblers, frittatas, and specialties including a giant English muffin sandwich.

The Sicilian Butcher has a create-yourown meatball experience where guests can choose their meatball type, sauce and a base to mix and match with meatballs.

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giano cream, arrabiata and carbonara.

The lunch and dinner menu includes pasta dishes and Sicilian-influenced charcuterie and bruschetta boards including the famous “Sicilian in Strada,” a 5-footlong charcuterie board serving panelli fritters, arancini, cazzilli, artisanal meats and cheeses, craft meatballs with polenta, pickled vegetables and house preserved jams.

Connected to the Sicilian Butcher is the cannoli bar, pastry counter and market at the Sicilian Baker, with cannoli combinations and sweet and savory pastries. The bakery features an espresso bar, gelato bar and grab-and-go market with olives, olive oil, coffee beans, tomatoes and even freshly made bread, mozzarella, pasta, meatballs, pasta sauces and lasagna.

Chef Joey Maggiore comes from a fam-

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Restaurant hours of Hash Kitchen Park West will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Sicilian Butcher will be open for dining and takeout daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Sicilian Baker will operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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TheaterWorks celebrates 35 years as ‘theater of the community’

BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN Peoria Times Contributing Writer

In its 35 years, TheaterWorks has never embraced the concept of “taking it easy.”

Upon its September 1986 launch, the company introduced seven Main Stage productions, a high school show and a nine-week children’s musical workshop. Led by founding Artistic Director David Wo, TheaterWorks, within four months, secured financial backing, leased a facility and put together a board of directors with several volunteer committees.

“There was such an immense passion for theater by the founders,” said Managing Director Cate Hinkle. “David Wo had been working on theater for a while before he formed TheaterWorks.

They had really sown their seeds and created a community behind them so when it came time to have that theater company, they knew they had the demand there, the help there and they were just ready to jump both feet in.”

TheaterWorks is now the resident theater of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, a $13 million facility

For 35 years, TheaterWorks has been producing scores of family-friendly productions. (Photos courtesy TheaterWorks)

that includes a 270-seat main stage theater and an 80-seat Black Box theater along with classrooms, a set construction shop, a costume shop and dressing rooms.

Hinkle called it “a community theater that is a theater of the community.”

It boasts programs like MasterWorks, PuppetWorks, YouthWorks, AdaptiveWorks, Broadway Senior, Summer-

factors: fewer artistic offerings in the West Valley, a population increase there and the city of Peoria’s support.

“They really recognized that TheaterWorks added to the community and that the community needed an artistic organization to be a part of our arts and culture,” Hinkle said.

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As TheaterWorks celebrates its 35th anniversary, the staff looks back and forward with pride.

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ly important to us as an organization,” Hinkle said. “We began our AdaptiveWorks to provide a genuine theatrical experience for those with disabilities.

They go through the same process as anyone. It’s a no-cut program. It’s about skill building, getting that time on stage. Each of them sets personal goals throughout the process.”

Those goals might mean walking across the stage once or participating in a dance number. Goals are individualized.

The newest addition has been Broadway Senior, a creative aging program for adults 50 and older. The program’s goal is to provide cognitive stimulation, physical activity and social interaction for those 50 to 85.

“It’s really just to provide access to people who may not think they have time in the spotlight left,” Hinkle said. “To give them something to look forward to.”

COVID-19 closure They were in the midst of their second season when COVID-19 hit and the program went on hiatus. TheaterWorks canceled its gala, three shows and three community outreach programs.

“Life as we knew it came to a screeching halt,” Hinkle said. “When you get that hamster wheel going, it takes some time to get it to stop. We had to bring our season to a close and consign ourselves that the (anniversary) season we had planned was not going to happen as we had planned.”

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“The partnership has been instrumental in our growth in the last 13 years,” Hinkle said. “I feel that we have such a great relationship with the mayor and the council. They are incredibly supportive. The community is incredibly supportive.”

TheaterWorks’ mission is to create art for all areas of the community.

“We feel like we are there for the community so we can fulfill their needs and give them access to the performing arts,” Hinkle said. “That has been our motivating call. Anyone can have access from being a part of an education program to being on stage.”

From the beginning, youth shows were important. TheaterWorks started with four family shows and built on it from there.

Chris Hamby, the current producing artistic director, started PuppetWorks as a way of reaching out to those younger than 6.

“This program was meant to specifically target our youngest community members,” Hinkle said. “Puppet shows are 40 minutes and targeted to 3- to 6-year-olds.

We want to really be that first beginning theatrical exposure to young children and to spark their imagination and get them interested in the arts.”

Then they saw a need in the adaptive community. Hinkle said Hamby had been connecting with the adaptive community in his role as a teaching artist.

“We decided this is something real-

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community. Hamby is interested in immersive theater. So they developed an immersive version of “Alice in Wonderland” called “Curiouser and Curiouser,” which was scheduled to end Oct. 18 but extended to Nov. 1.

“What we’ve done is literally taken every room in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts and converted it to allow audience members to walk through them and experience a production,” Hinkle said.

Like Alice, the audience tumbles down the rabbit hole and has adventures in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to the Rose Garden, where they will paint roses red to the Ocean Room, where they will meet the Walrus and the Carpenter.

They’ll get to meet Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum and the Queen of Hearts.

“It’s a really different way to experience theater,” Hinkle said. “There are still actors and designers. It’s multidisciplinary. Humpty Dumpty is a puppet—that’s one of the things we do. We’re a puppet company. We have visual artists, we have multimedia designs, set designs, props designs.”

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They’ll clean each area between groups and do a deep cleaning each night. Everything is set up for social distancing, so people are at least 6 feet away from others who are not in their party.

Other celebrations are on a standby.

“No one knows when it will be safe to do theater again the way people are accustomed, to have people in a theater watching a show,” Hinkle said. “Who knows when that will happen. Right now, we’re celebrating the small things we have been able to get to the place where we are. This is our 35th year, and that’s a long time for some theater companies. We will do something when it is safe and when it really feels right.”

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Jonah’s story shows mercy triumphs over judgment CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Most of us have heard about Jonah the prophet. He was the prophet who got swallowed up by what the Bible calls a “fish” and got a whale of a taxi ride. The name Jonah means dove. God called him to be the messenger dove to a rough-and-tough, truth-hardened group of people who lived in the city called Nineveh. Nineveh had sunk lower than a snake’s belly in essential character, morality and human injustice.

In essence, God said, “Jonah, fly away to Nineveh. They need My help. They are in trouble.

Instead of being the love dove from above that flew to Nineveh, Jonah flew from Nineveh. He got on a boat, paid the fare and went the opposite direction.

The Bible says, “But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish (Spain) from the presence of the Lord.”

Jonah didn’t like the Ninevites’ behavior and demeanor. Sometimes even a God-appointed prophet can misunderstand the nature and character of God. The Bible says, “God is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abun-

dant in loving kindness, and one who relents concerning calamity.” (Jonah 4:2). Jonah said no to God. That took him from the presence of God rather than into the presence of God. Here we have a God-appointed prophet of God who did the exact opposite of what God wanted. It’s like that old Western song where the cowboy does something stupid. His thought afterward was, “What was I thinking?”

What happened next to “what was I thinking” Jonah and the boat he was on? The ship encountered a massive storm at sea, which scared all the passengers on the ship to death. The passengers discovered that Jonah was fleeing from the Lord and that his disobedience was causing it. Jonah admits the storm was a result of his issues with the Ninevites and God. Isn’t that amazing? When we flee from what God assigns us or asks us to do, it affects others, too. Jonah got thrown off the boat by the mob. When Jonah hit the water, he landed right in the mouth of a custom-made super cruiser fish that swallowed him. Once inside of the fish, there was a revival going on. Jonah cried for help and pleaded for the

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Isn’t it interesting that when we are in trouble, we plead for mercy and forgiveness? When we dislike those in need or don’t believe the way we do, we want justice. We want God to judge and condemn them.

What’s God trying to teach us here?

That mercy triumphs over judgment. That there are consequences to our choices, but God uses those as a last resort. That’s it’s possible to know about God but not know God. And that the same thing that brings us down can also bring us up.

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Does this sound familiar?

Jonah took a three-day taxi ride on the Mediterranean Sea, transporting him right back into his purpose, call, vision and destiny. The fish “vomited” him on an ocean shore near Nineveh.

Lessons: When God fixes a fix to fix you, and you try to fix the fix that God fixed to fix you, God will find another fix to fix you. When you run away from the Lord, you never get to where you are going and you always pay your own fare.

So, Jonah reluctantly spoke God’s message to Nineveh. What happened next? The people “repented and relented” of their selfishness and buffoonery. As a result, they freed themselves from their self-inflicted bondage.

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As schools reopen, Arizona confronts high rates of COVID-19 in youth

BY KATHERINE SYPHER Cronkite News

As Peoria public schools reopen classrooms, some concerning data was provided by health officials.

Arizona has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 in young people in the nation—driven in part, experts say, by a large population of children of color, who are more likely to have underlying health conditions that make them susceptible to the disease.

As of Sept. 10, youth made up 10% of cumulative COVID-19 cases in the U.S. but 12.7% of Arizona cases, according to the most recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.

The state’s rate of 1,426.5 cases per 100,000 youth was the third-highest

among 48 states reporting, behind Tennessee and South Carolina.

States report COVID-19 cases in young people differently. Arizona and 27 other states use an age bracket of 19 and younger. Others use 18 and younger, and a few use either 0-14 or 0-20 years old.

In a recent blog post about youth cases, Cara Christ, director of the state Department of Health Services, said 30% of Arizona’s youth cases were in those 18-19 years old and that, overall, about 1.5% of Arizonans younger than 20 have been reported with COVID-19.

Katie Gipson-McLean is certain her 8-month-old son, Jay, is among those who’ve had the virus, even though he tested negative.

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On a Friday a few weeks ago, Jay had a fever of 103. Although he showed no other symptoms, Jay’s fever wouldn’t go away, so after Gipson-McLean feeds 8-month-old Jay. She had a difficult time a few days, Gip- Katie finding a place that would test her son for COVID-19 and, even then, she son-McLean and her says, the practitioner was nervous about swabbing an infant so young. husband took him to (Cronkite News photo by Megan Marples) the pediatrician.

After both parents tested positive, they Native American children were 3.5 times called numerous sites, including Phoenix more likely to have COVID-19 than Children’s Hospital and a CVS location, white children. about having their infant checked. A And recently, a CDC report found that swab test eventually was done at Banner 78% of individuals younger than 21 who Health’s testing site at the Arizona State have died from COVID-19 were HispanFairgrounds, and it came back nega- ic, Black and Native American. tive, but his mother is convinced the test In her blog post, Christ said higher rates wasn’t done properly. of testing might also be playing a role in Pediatricians and public health experts Arizona’s youth numbers, and noted that believe a couple of factors may be contrib- about 12% of all people tested in the state uting to the cases among young Arizonans. have been under age 20.

An August study by the Centers for Nevertheless, 16.6% of youth tested Disease Control and Prevention found for COVID have been positive in Arthat Hispanic youth were hospitalized izona. And that positivity rate is far for COVID-19 more than three times higher than several other states that as much as white youth, while Black also are testing higher rates of children, youth were hospitalized twice as much as whites. A later CDC study found that SEE SCHOOLS PAGE 24

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according to the American Academy of Pediatrics report.

When children and adolescents do get the virus, they are less likely to get sick than adults. Rarely, kids may develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, a severe condition found in some children diagnosed with COVID-19 that can cause fever, rash, shock, severe inflammation and organ damage.

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have the virus may have no symptoms at all, according to the CDC. Baby Jay and his parents have just finished their two-week quarantine at home. Jay’s fever subsided, and Gipson-McLean has returned to work.

But her own struggles to even get her son tested were disheartening, she said.

“I’m sure it’d be discouraging for someone who doesn’t have the time or the resources or the wherewithal to be able to figure all that out.”

Set students up for a successful fall semester at school

BY MICHELLE STROYNE Peoria Times Guest Writer

The effects of COVID-19 can be seen across many industries, but not many are as categorically impacted as the Valley’s educational system. Parents and educators are especially concerned about special needs students and those with individualized education programs (IEPs) getting the services they need and deserve during the global pandemic. Many schools have pivoted to virtual learning environments, which can be challenging not only for special needs students but for all types of kids.

At the Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies in Glendale, we spent the last few months focused on ways to make our facility safer for the special needs students we service. From remodeled classrooms and updated outdoor areas to new technology and classroom furniture that encourages social distancing, many modifications were made to accommodate our students, many of whom are on the autism spectrum, during the COVID-19 crisis.

Whether kids are participating virtually or returning to in-person learning, consistency and routine are very important for regular and special education students. This can make a real difference between frustrated children and parents and a successful fall semester.

Here are a few tips for families as they navigate uncharted virtual learning territory: • Everyone is unique. Don’t compare your workspace, time spent or child’s needs to others right now. Each district,

school and student is different; that’s especially applicable in special education.

Afford yourself and your kiddo some grace as you collaborate to build the best learning environment for success.

• Give yourself a break. Students and parents need a break from the computer screen and from the rigors of online learning, not to mention the stress of navigating this new learning protocol. Make time each day to take a breather. Step outside and get some fresh air. Stand up and stretch. Find tools and strategies that help you and your child unwind and decompress throughout the day.

• Have some fun. After months of living through a global pandemic, try to set your child up for success and a positive attitude about school. Create a reward system for daily habits like washing hands, sanitizing work stations, getting classwork done, planning for the day ahead, or whatever speaks to your student’s needs.

The Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies opened in 1978 and provides an invaluable resource for families with children on the autism spectrum. We are a full-service, nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic and habilitative programs for children and young adults ages 3-22, including positive behavior intervention and support, occupational therapy, speech therapy and community-based instruction.

For more information or to schedule a tour, visit thechildrenscenteraz.org or call 623-915-0345.

Michelle Stroyne is special education director at the Children’s Center.

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

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

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

(D) The complete file associated with the above-described Sale Parcel is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-3000. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s website at www.azland.gov.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(J) Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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