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Vaping a ‘big problem’ at area high schools, students say BY ANDREA ESTRADA Peoria Times Staff Writer

At high schools around the country, the use of electronic cigarettes has become an alarming trend, especially since the Centers for Disease Control has identified hundreds of health problems associated with “vaping.” Students say vaping is also a problem at high schools in Peoria. Nash Knowlton, a recent graduate of Ironwood High School, said students, including his friends, used electronic cigarettes on the high school campus regularly when he was a student there. “It was really common. After school, you’d see like six kids, in your friend

group, and they’d pull out their mods (vaping devices) and just start blowing away. I’m like, ‘You guys are just wasting your lives,’” Knowlton said. Now a freshman at Glendale Community College, Knowlton worries vaping might not be safe. Vaping is the process of inhaling a vapor produced by an electronic cigarette that usually contains nicotine, solvents and flavorings. The Trump administration said in September it plans to ban the sale of flavored, non-tobacco electronic cigarettes. According to the CDC, 13 around the country have died due to breathing illnesses associated with electronic cigarettes. There are also 805 confirmed and probable cases of vaping-related lung disease in the

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United States. Ironwood and Sunrise Mountain high schools are two of the 42 schools in the Peoria Unified School District. In an email response, the district told the Peoria Times it is “focusing efforts on student safety and well-being, which includes more student and parent education about the dangers of vaping. “We have held presentations in conjunction with local law enforcement and continue to pursue efforts that build awareness for our students.” The district also said it had 279 tobacco violations in the 2017-18 academic year — and 57 so far this school year. According to a recent national survey SEE VAPING PAGE 3

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A former Peoria Police officer has been charged with unlawfully accessing a database with sensitive information. According to police spokesman Brandon Sheffert, Amaury Fernandez has been charged by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office with one count of unauthorized access to criminal history information. Sheffert confirmed that Fernandez is being charged with looking up information on a woman that his friend wanted to date, then sharing with his friend that the woman had reported being molested as a child. “I am deeply disappointed by the actions of this

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Wait, there’s more: Write-in Peoria candidate files suit to nullify loss BY TOM SCANLON

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Replacing longtime Peoria City Councilman Carlo “Rocky” Leone has been an arduous task. And the process may not be over. Citing health concerns, Leone retired in April; he passed away two months later. Denette Dunn, who unsuccessfully challenged Leone in 2018, assumed the Pine District seat on an interim basis. Dunn and Randall “RJ” Rains were to

Cordero Delgadillo at a campaign event during his write-in candidacy for Peoria City Council. (Photos courtesy of Cordero Delgadillo.)

face off in a special Aug. 27 primary election, but Rains withdrew his candidacy, citing health. Facing only write-in candidate Cordero Delgadillo, Dunn won the Pine District by a landslide, taking 88% of the votes. At the Sept. 17 council meeting, Dunn was officially sworn in. So that would be the end of the saga … But wait: There’s more. Delgadillo, who is an attorney, has filed a lawsuit, alleging the council seat was “won by Dunn via illegitimate and unconstitutional means.” Tim LaSota, attorney for Dunn, called it “a frivolous lawsuit. The allegations are ridiculous.” Delgadillo, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property and data security, was asked why he filed the lawsuit. “It’s not like I have some third party funding this,” he said. “This is something I believe. My campaign platform was I wanted to stand up for people’s rights. “What other right is more important than the right to have information?” In a “Petition to Set Aside the Special Election” Delgaillo filed with the Superior Court of Arizona on Sept. 4, Delgadillo states “the untimely death” of his brother shortly after Leone’s resignation “(led) to a circumstance where Mr. Delgadillo, who was ultimately endorsed by the Leone family, became a

write-in candidate, not on the ballot.” Here, the plot alleged by Delgadillo thickens. Rains pulling out of the race “provided opportunities for city officials to exert their influence over the election, including ... improper city announcements, incorrect regulations used by city officials to harass Mr. Delgadillo, and egregious misconduct that unfortunately rises to the level of outright theft of property, lies, and corruption. “....Misconduct began to become evident when Mr. Delgadillo was disadvantaged through the election officers’ failures to provide access to voter data files as requested.” Then, the former write-in candidate claims, he was “improperly harassed” about his campaign signs. “Ultimately, the City of Peoria acknowledged that it was using incorrect regulations,” he says. Later in the filing, Delgadillo insists that Peoria was misleading in letters sent informing voters of Rains’ resignation: “...the City of Peoria sent a notification, not in compliance with A.R.S. 16343(G), which discusses procedures for handling the withdrawal of a candidate, to all 15,000 registered voters in the Pine District, that based upon extensive discussions with voters in this election, caused extreme confusion and appeared to many voters and to Mr. SEE DELGADO PAGE 3

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published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 1 in 9 high school seniors vape nicotine on a near-daily basis. Alexandria Shaw and Mariah Bradley, who recently graduated from Glendale High School, said electronic cigarettes were a “big problem” on their campus. The two freshmen at GCC recalled one of the measures the school took to prevent students from vaping. “They had to close the restrooms,” Bradley said. “They had one restroom open and it was by the office so teachers could see who was going in and out.” Glendale High School did not respond to requests for comment. Both the Glendale Union High School and Maricopa County Community College Districts alike have zero-tolerance policies in place for vaping or smoking. Detection can be difficult as vaping can be odorless, particularly compared to cigarette smoking. On Sept. 23, the City of Goodyear passed an ordinance raising the age to purchase tobacco and vaping products to 21. It was the first city in the Valley to make such a move. The state minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes is 18. If other cities follow in those footsteps, Shaw said teens will find a way around it. “If you raise it to 21, why hold them back? Because they’re going to do it anyway. They’re definitely going to find a way around it, and that’s going to create a problem. It’s going to be a bigger issue than what it is now,” she said. Knowlton doesn’t think raising the age is the best bet either. “Kids will always find a way around it. They may have that cool uncle that would supply them,” he said. “It’s not the solution. The solution is to just get rid of the product,” Knowlton said.

Delgadillo to be an official endorsement of the other candidate, shortly before the ballots arrived in the mail.” Delgadillo’s conclusion: The Superior Court of Arizona should nullify the Aug. 27 vote, return Dunn to her “interim” title and require Peoria to hold a general election in November. Dunn responded that the suit was without merit, filing a motion for dismissal. The legal tennis match was back to Delgadillo, who on Sept. 23 returned with an incendiary response. “Dunn’s recent financials that were obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request underscore that offenses were taken against the election franchise that should not be ignored and do not go to support a dismissal of this action,” said the Delgadillo motion. “For instance, Dunn managed to donate, out of city funds, an amount of $4,999 just $1 below that amount requiring the approval of the city attorney, to the Peoria Fire Firefighters Association of Charities—one of her influential endorsements was received from the Peoria Fire Department.” Dunn’s attorney said Delgadillo is way off base, here.

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former employee, as we hold all members of our department to the highest standards,” said Peoria Police Chief Art Miller. “We conducted a thorough investigation and acted swiftly to hold the employee accountable.” According to Sheffert, while the investigation was ongoing, Fernandez was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6, five days after a complaint was received. Fernadez, a Peoria officer for more than two years, resigned from the police department on Sept. 5.

“The donation was approved by the city attorney,” LaSota said. “Her predecessor made the same donation. This isn’t something new. “It’s just cheap politics. It needs to be called out for what it is.” Delgadillo further claims that “(Dunn’s) donation and the other surrounding expenditures of $28,235.74 used to ingratiate herself to the City departments and its residents when she was an unelected, appointed official is simply untenable, unethical, and a corrupt offense against the election franchise.” Delgadillo’s net spreads fairly wide: “Dunn or others in the city, including the sitting councilmembers and other officials, in an effort to improperly influence the election results.” Delgadillo’s lawsuit and response were filed by Brittany Burback, Delgadillo’s sister. Burback also ran for Peoria City Council, losing to incumbent Vicki Hunt in 2018. Delgadillo says he is not ready to give up his fight. “I felt compelled to run for the city I love,” Delgadillo said. “And I felt compelled to do the lawsuit.”

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Groups like Break the Cycle are urging victims of domestic violence to take a stand. “Don’t stay silent,” says the blog at breakthecycle.com. “It’s time to speak up all month long.” Since 1981, October has been recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Peoria Police Department’s brochure domestic abuse suggests victims create safety plans, which can include: • Consider obtaining an Order of Protection against the perpetrator. Always make sure that the order is kept current and that it includes all necessary locations. • Submit a recent photograph of the batterer to the appropriate office personal where you work. • An updated emergency contact person should be identified and your employer notified of this charge. • Keep emergency number(s). • If possible, have your calls screened and recorded. • Consider changing your pattern of getting to and from work. Take various routes to everyday locations. • Tell a trusted co-worker, friend, supervisor, and ask for help. • Look into Employee Assistance Programs. • Report all incidents of abuse, harassment and violations of your Order of Protection to the police. Always request that a report be made by law

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enforcement when a violation has occurred. • Create a safety plan for home and work. • Always carry a copy of your Order of Protection and • Affidavit of Service. • Document every incident/occurrence: time, date, location, etc. Eve’s Place is a domestic violence service near Peoria, providing help for people dealing with domestic abuse. Call 623-537-5380. The Faith House in Glendale is another domestic violence shelter. For information, call 623-9396798. The local Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline is 602-263-8900. There is also a domestic violence legal assistance hotline is 602-279-2900. Domestic violence can take many forms, including: • Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, kicking, strangling (often referred to incorrectly as choking), pushing, punching, beating. • Verbal Abuse: Constant criticism, making humiliating remarks, not responding to what you are saying, mocking, name-calling, yelling, swearing, interrupting, changing the subject. • Sexual Abuse: Forcing sex on an unwilling partner, demanding sexual acts that you do not want to perform, degrading treatment. • Isolation: Making it difficult for you to see friends and relatives, monitoring phone calls, reading your mail, controlling where you go, taking your

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car keys. • Coercion: Making you feel guilty, pushing you into decisions, sulking, manipulating children and other family members, always insisting on being right, making up impossible rules and punishing you for breaking them. • Harassment: Following or stalking, embarrassing you in public, constantly checking up on you, refusing to leave when asked. • Economic Control: Not paying bills, refusing to give you money, not letting you work, interfering with your job, refusing to work and support the

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Great save! Peoria teacher rescues choking student BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF If you’re going to have a health emergency, best to have it around someone who knows how to stay cool. Yunior Perez-Diaz, a second-grader at Paramount Academy in Peoria, found that out, the hard way. His teacher, Keli Coffman, thought it was going to be just another day in September … but was prepared for emergencies, as prior to her three years here, she was a 911 dispatcher in New Mexico. On Sept. 18, her training came in quite handy. “It was the end of the day and students had a few minutes to get a head start on their homework which was a spelling word-word search, which is why Yunior was using a highlighter,” said Coffman, who lives in Glendale. “He immediately came running up to me making the universal sign of choking and the motion of patting his back. So I knew from his panic and motions that he was choking and started giving him the Heimlich.” While she was doing the Heimlich maneuver, she asked the student what he was choking on; he held up the highlighter, minus the cap. “I repeated the Heimlich maneuver multiple times, all the while having desperate thoughts that this wasn’t working and that I couldn’t give up,” Coffman said. As office staff (notified by the teacher’s aide) came running into the classroom, “the highlighter cap finally came

Yunior Perez-Diaz, saved from choking by his teacher, Keli Coffman (right). Yunior’s sister, Marianela Perez, is also pictured. (Photo courtesy of Keli Coffman.)

out, covered in blood. “Yunior and I held on to each other and both started to cry a little. “I then looked up to see my other 27 students all staring wide-eyed and paralyzed with fear.” Coffman snapped back from rescuer mode to teacher, calming her other students. Yunior was taken up to the office and was checked out, where he assured everyone that he was fine. “He says that he went to get up and tripped causing him to choke on the highlighter cap,” the teacher said.. Coffman thinks it’s important to spread this story “so that all teachers and districts are aware of how important yearly CPR and Heimlich training is.” Yunior would agree to that.

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Peoria girl rings ceremonial gong to celebrate cancer remission BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peyton Gonzales, 9, stood in front of a crowded lobby at Cardon Children’s Medical Center baring her unmistakable smile in a special celebration ceremony on Sept. 18. The Peoria girl thanked nurses, doctors, other hospital staff and especially her family for their support of the announced full remission of an extremely rare form of cancer. The Cardon staff sang a special song with maracas, and she rang a ceremonial gong to great applause. However, the celebration did not end there. During her treatment, Peyton began painting original pictures, of scenes and characters ranging from her family dog to SpongeBob SquarePants. She sold those paintings online through a GoFundMe site her family created and made a donation to the hospital with some of the proceeds. “I heard my mom and dad (talking) about all the medical bills and I was sad, so I started selling the paintings and raised money,” she said. As of the ceremony day, her GoFundMe page had raised over $17,000 through sales and donations. She used that money to not only help pay hospital bills, but also to provide a surprise donation to the medical center. Laid throughout the lobby of the floor she spent countless hours on was several televisions, video game systems, original paintings, pumps for air mattresses and even Starbucks gift cards for nurses who had helped her along the way. “I want to help other kids here going through what I went through,” Peyton said.

Peyton was diagnosed with adrenal cortical carcinoma — which Cardon doctors claimed affects just one patient per million — after her parents noticed significant weight gain and far-too-early signs of puberty in October 2018. A tumor near her adrenal gland that doctors said covered several organs and encased blood vessels, inching steadily closer to her heart, was taken out in a surgery that lasted nearly 10 hours and required hospital staff to temporarily drain her body of all blood. Jake Gonzalez, Peyton’s father, remembers a rollercoaster of emotions, as he felt entirely helpless and was encouraged shortly thereafter by her quick recovery. Mere days passed after the surgery when he remembers Peyton wanting to walk to the playground. He could not help but be pleased as she played through a round of mini-golf. “We thought she’d be on a respirator and knocked out for a week, that’s how bad we thought the surgery was. There’s just no way to not see God’s light in this,” he said. In chemotherapy and other necessary hospital treatments, the Gonzales family adopted what they considered a necessarily positive attitude, led by the happiness Peyton showed every day. Even with the hours of chemotherapy and its physical side effects, Peyton regaled in memories of scaring nurses by hiding behind the door and jumping out at them at the last second. She also grew attached to a particular nurse, who would often tell her scary stories. She stayed strong throughout the process. Rare was the disease, pediatric oncologist Naresh Reddivalla said, but even

Teacher shortage throughout the state BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Around the state, 150 schools report 1,443 teacher vacancies. You don’t have to be a math grad student to figure out that’s nearly 10 teachers missing per school. The statistics are from an Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association (ASPAA) survey results confirm. The survey show about 21% of teacher vacancies across the state this

year remain unfilled and almost half the vacancies are filled by teachers who do not meet the state’s certification requirements. Arizona teacher pay remains one of the lowest in the country, even with the recent education budget increase. Laura Elizondo, human resources director of the Avondale Elementary School District, is president of ASPAA. She said teacher shortages in the West Valley reflect the state trend.

rarer was the positivity the young girl exuded. He believes her happy outlook coupled with support from her family were contributors to her recovery. “Any time I will remember about this type of cancer, her smile will always flash in my brain,” he said. As she stood in front of the crowd at Cardon cheering her health and attitude, nearly a year after her initial diagnosis, now cancer free, that same smile was contagious. There will be some challenges moving forward. Peyton’s condition could leave her susceptible to further cancers or diseases later in life. She also missed a lot of school during treatment and has had her struggles catching up to her fourth-grade classmates. When she gets frustrated, though, her family reminds her of the difficult battle she has already overcome. “What we always tell her now is, ‘You kicked cancer’s butt, now this is nothing,’ so absolutely we use that,” Jake Gonzales said. For more information on Peyton’s story, or to donate, visit throughpey-

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Making birthdays special for children in foster care BY DAN SHUFELT

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Arizona Helping Hands is the largest provider of basic needs to the 14,000 children in our state’s foster care system. It is truly important to give boys and girls who have been abused and neglected a sense of safety and dignity. The beds, cribs, clothing, diapers, backpacks filled with school supplies, and other items help to raise their self-esteem. We take basic needs to another level with our Birthday Dreams program. We believe that celebrating a birthday for children in foster care is a basic need. Having met so many youngsters who – just due to their unique circumstances – have never celebrated their birthday, we understand the importance of that special day. We receive requests from foster families and from the Department of Child

Safety caseworkers on a daily basis. One request might state that little Joey is turning 4 and likes trains. Another might tell us that Paige’s 17th birthday is coming up and she likes soccer and Harry Potter. Our objective is to let Joey, Paige and thousands of children know that we care. Our army of volunteers will “shop” through our stock of donated and purchased items to find the perfect gift to celebrate them. After finding the Thomas the train set, volunteer Anne will gift-wrap it with care and place it, along with a few other items and a book, into a white shopping bag that has been artistically decorated to say “Happy Birthday Joey!” Imagine Joey’s reaction to receiving a package made just for him. For some of the youngsters, the beautifully decorated bag is as important as what is

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inside. Somebody spent their time creating a magical message just for him. Teenagers in foster care are too often the forgotten ones. Many have been written off by our society. Hard to place in foster homes, burdened with baggage from their life experiences, maybe living in a group home with 5-10 other children, their birthdays go unacknowledged. We prepare birthday packages for every child in the foster care system, regardless of age. For Paige, her package includes a duffel bag – to store her belongings and replace the black trash bag in which she has carried her life possessions from home to home. It also has a soccer ball and gift cards to let her decide what her needs and wants are. We might throw in some makeup, and we add a book (“Harry Potter” in her case) to every package that we assemble. I have met way too many children who have never celebrated a birthday. One young lady shared that the first time her birthday was acknowledged as special was the day she turned 16 and her caseworker and social worker pitched in a few dollars to buy her a birthday cake. We can, and must, do

better – and that’s why our Birthday Dream program exists. This program is supported by our caring community. Companies have sponsored toy and gift card collections. Caring individuals ask their friends to donate items for kids, instead of gifting them yet another bottle of wine. Others have assembled Birthdays in a Bag kits that include cake mixes, frosting, candles and more to give a family the party to go along with the gift package. Volunteers have spent loving hours decorating bags and wrapping presents. It is wonderful to have so many coming together to share love with kids who don’t smile and laugh enough. We know that every child should experience the joy of their special day, and our program makes the day special for every child in foster care! Arizona Helping Hands will make Birthday Dreams come true for 3,400plus children in 2019. To learn how you can help contact dreamcatcher@ azhelpinghands.org. Dan Shufelt is president/CEO of Arizona Helping Hands, the largest provider of basic needs to Arizona’s children in foster care. Information: www.azhelpinghands.org. Contact Dan at dshufelt@azhelpinghands.org.

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Human connection needed for suicide prevention Did you know that in the United States 129 individuals experience death by suicide each day? Twenty of those occur within our veteran population. A few weeks ago, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors joined a nationwide effort to bring real human connection and vital resources to those with thoughts of suicide, proclaiming September Suicide Awareness Month. As we discussed the proclamation and what we could do as an organization, I learned a few things that I wanted to share with you. The first is that this an issue affecting people of all ages, from all backgrounds, and it is not going away. My thoughts turn to veterans in our community who can be especially prone to dark thoughts and feelings of isolation as they transition back to civilian life. I also think about another statistic I heard, that suicide is the second leading cause of death for those ages 10 to 34. Consider that for a moment. People just starting their lives are ending them, seeing no other way out of their hopelessness. Overall, suicide rates are up 30% since 1999. These thoughts and struggles are all around us, in people we’ve met and maybe in people we know well. We cannot turn a blind eye and we cannot stifle our voice. It is time for the stigma attached to

suicide to end. To have an impact and to save lives, we must talk about this in the open and we must be vigilant. That brings me to the second thing I learned. Death by suicide often seems like a shock to those left behind, but there are often warning signs. Among them: • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain. • Talking about being a burden to others. • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly. • Sleeping too little or too much. • Withdrawing or isolating. • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. • Extreme mood swings. Beyond that, you may not realize that certain people are at greater risk to develop suicidal thoughts. Among the risk factors: mental disorders, history of trauma or abuse, loss of relationship or job and severe health issues. The third thing I learned is that there are resources to help you or a loved one. Here are three: • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, suicidepreventionlifeline.org • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, veteranscrisisline.net • Be Connected (Arizona Veterans): 1-866-4AZ-VETS, beconnectedaz.org That last resource on the list is the result of a statewide coalition, of which Maricopa County government is involved, dedicated to holistic support of

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Welcome to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we 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 anything else. This week’s edition is full of amazing networking events to help grow your business. It is a great way to meet others who are experiencing the same problem you might be facing. There is one grand re-opening for a produce stand in the city. As of right now, Peoria is growing at a rapid pace, building new homes and businesses around the city. To help grow and transform the future of Peoria through entrepreneurship, Peo-

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ria Forwards is partnering with ASU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. The discussion of entrepreneurship will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It will be located at Sunrise Mountain Library 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For more information visit entrepreneurship.asu.edu. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce will be having a Women 4 Women networking group event in which Carole Zingula will be the speaker on Friday Oct. 4, 2019 from 8 to 10 a.m. It will be located at the Links Neighborhood Grill at 18823 N. Country Club Parkway. For members, it will cost $10 when pre-registered and $15 at the door. For non-members, the cost is $20 pre-registered and $25 at the door. Come on out to the networking event for there will be a continental breakfast, served with coffee and hot tea. To register visit peoriachamber.com/events.html.

On World Teacher Day, Saturday Oct. 5, VIPKid Teachers will be gathering to discuss and share great successes, knowledge and lessons. The teachers will be meeting at Starbucks at 8225 W Bell Road from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting will let the teachers engage ideas and discuss winter holidays slump strategies. There is no cost to attend but it is only for current VIPKid Teachers. To register go to Eventbrite.com. Aside from networking events, family-owned Blue Rooster Produce Stand is having a grand re-opening for their sixth season on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The produce stand is located at 23621 N. 91 Avenue. There will be a free new designed white T-shirt with any purchase. They grow lots of organic vegetables — whatever is in season. Also, they team up with other local growers and community

members to provide the public with fresh produce. Get your fresh farm eggs, raw AZ honey and even soap! Are you a writer who is having trouble editing your story or even having difficulty to finish your story? You are not alone. There will be a writer’s insights workshop hosted by Phoenix Screenwriters Association on Tuesday, October 8. The workshop will be from 7 to 9 p.m. located at the Residence Inn by Marriott on 8435 W. Paradise Lane. Bring 10 pages of your work to receive constructive feedback. It is free to attend the workshop but to resister please visit eventbrite.com/e/ writers-insights-workshop-west-valley-tickets-66110485241. That is all the briefs for this week. Thank you for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Natalie Urquiza at nurquiza@ timespublications.com.

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fer rules. In his first year as a true starter, he has accumulated 721 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, along with a team-high 511 yards and ten touchdowns on the ground, leading the Eagles to a 4-1 record mid-way through the year. Haskell has also received three NCAA Division 1 football offers as a dual-threat quarterback, and more offers could follow. Just like many of the college scouts have been, Ironwood coach Chris Rizzo was impressed when he witnessed Haskell’s speed and natural throwing ability. His mental maturity, though, matched that of his physical. Coaches hope their quarterback exemplifies what they are looking for from all the players: hard work, hustle, humility. “There’s not a lot of quarterbacks that

are pound-for-pound one of the strongest on your team, and one of the guys finishing first in sprints,” Rizzo said. Haskell’s effort has even changed the way the Ironwood coaches call offensive plays. Last year, Rizzo would often call plays in a spread formation, where each player simply looks over at the sideline to a specific coach to see their role. Now, coaches can simply give Haskell a play call, and he relays it to teammates in a huddle. The work put in off the field gives Haskell the respect he needs to command the other ten guys and have them listen. “In spread, he’s just one of eleven on the field, but now we’re asking him to go into the huddle and call the play and look the other guys in the eye. He has that respect you need from everyone now because he’s showing the leadership,” Rizzo said.

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jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Sky Zone 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.

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Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is within the city of Peoria. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.

Thursday

Pinochle

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

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.

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.

Teen Diversity

LGBTQ+ teens and their friends are invited to come to the library once a month for socializing and activities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, email tonya.stuempfl@peoriaaz.gov.

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)

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.

Painting with a Purpose

Children of all ages are invited to a fun service-oriented painting project to provide hope and encouragement to the refugees with the IRC from 4 to 5 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. The group will also be collecting the following donations: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, toilet paper and famine napkins. For information, call 623-773-8650.

The Old Days of Lake Pleasant

Join a ranger to look back in time at Lake Pleasant’s history from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1703.

Saturday

Technology Classes: Apple Smartphones and Tablets

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Bring

Enjoy a dinner from an assortment of food trucks and stadium concession stands, participate in fun family activities and watch a movie under the stars from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. Bottled water, juice boxes and baby formula only allowed inside the stadium event. Free parking and admittance.

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Play 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 623-773-7436.

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your devices for help. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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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.

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The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at Sky Zone 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.

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 623299-8779.

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.

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 Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Crafting Sundays (Ages 16+)

Meet fellow crochet, knitting and sewing/needlework friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Please bring your own project to start or work on as you chat with others. For information, call 623773-8650.

Find the Ranger

Try to find the ranger on the Wild Burro Trail at Lake Pleasant Regional Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Stop him and ask what he has hidden in his backpack to show hikers. For information, call 928501-1714.

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Monday

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Private Riding Lessons

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 623-7737556.

Teddy Bear Storytime

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 602403-9560.

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.

Line Dances

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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.

Silver Sneakers 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.

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. Admission is $1.50. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Board of Adjustment

The City of Peoria Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street.

Open Play

Children of all ages can jump around 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 and 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 623-773-7436.

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. Admission 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.

Start the day off well discussing great books with others from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information and the month’s book title, call 623-773-7555.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ridenow Peoria, 8546 W. Ludlow Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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.

LGBTQ+ Teen Club

LGBTQ+ teens and friends are invited to the library from 6 to 7 p.m. Activities take place at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. 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 $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 623773-8650.

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.

Technology Classes: Basic Email

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 2 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-7556.

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.

Friday

Yavapai Point Trail Hike

Follow the “Hike” signs from the main gate of the Cottonwood Day UseTrailhead to the north area of the park to join a hiking group for the Yavapai Point Trail from 9 to 11 a.m. The three-mile round trip hike offers a view of most of Lake Pleasant from the top. For information, call 928-501-1714.

Lake Pleasant and Its History

Learn about the history of the Lake Pleasant area from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1714.

‘The Crucible’

This show centers around a farmer, his wife and a young girl servant in a web of deceit, jealousy and hostility. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. in Gyder Theater at Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. For information, call 623-815-7930.

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Monster trucker ready to rumble for hometown where male and female world-class drivers, some generationWhen Todd LeDuc returns home to al rivals, are equals the West Valley to compete in Monster competing for the same Jam, there are certain feelings that championship on the go along with it. same track. Fans can “You always get goosevote for the truck bumps when you have winner in the doyour hometown show nut, wheelie and and family and friends freestyle comare there watching,” petitions by LeDuc said. real-time, “It’s not necin-arena fan essarily nerves. voting on I just want to their smartperform well for phones. my local ArizoA five-year nan friends and Peoria resident, family. The bigLeDuc recomgest thing is the mends arriving fans can cheer Monster truckdriver Todd LeDuc moved to Peoria early for the Monfor someone about five year ago. (Photo courtesy Monster Jam) ster Jam Pit Party, who lives there. which gives fans It gives a lot of kids and young adults access to view the trucks up close and hope. They can be from Phoenix and meet the star drivers for autographs and on the world stage of Monster Jam.” photos. The limited quantity Pit Party LeDuc is among the competitors at Early Access Pass provides fans entry Monster Jam, which rolls into State into the Pit Party one hour before open to Farm Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5. Be- the general public. sides LeDuc and his rebranded Monster “Every show has a Pit Party,” he said. Jam Fire & Ice specialty truck, the “bat- “Four hours before the show starts, we tle of the metal beasts” features Grave have a Pit Party and an early access, Digger and Max-D (driven by 12-time when you pay a little extra. It’s an hour Monster Jam World Finals champion earlier, before the lines and the people Tom Meents); and the Phoenix truck start filing in. debut of truck Bakugan Dragonoid. “You can meet the drivers. It’s a little Monster Jam is one of the only sports more personal. After an hour, the flood BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

gates open. I want to say between 2,000 and 5,000 of our closest family and friends and wild people get out on the floor and meet and greet and have some fun.” LeDuc said meeting fans can be emotional as well. He hears about cancer battles and engagements. “It’s so much fun,” he said. “I never know what I’m going to do. I sign merchandise and talk to kids. It’s a really, really special moment on the show.” Since LeDuc was in town last, he won two stadium tour championships in three years. “That was really, really a proud moment,” he said. “My kids and my wife got to be there in person for that. I’ve been racing off-road trucks in Mexico and across the desert, That’s been a lot of fun. “My kids started school. I did career day, talking to kids telling them they don’t have to get a regular job. If you have a dream, pursue it. You can probably make it happen.” LeDuc spends a lot of time with children, especially at hospitals. “If I have open time, I hate sitting still,” he said. “If I’m at home, I’ll do something good like visit kids in the hospital. Doing things like that keeps me from getting lazy.” This year is one of firsts for LeDuc. He’s finishing the season with his first show in Japan, for which he crated his truck and sent it on a shipping boat two months ago. He’s also traveling to Singapore in early December. LeDuc’s career was a logical choice,

considering his father is Curt LeDuc, a legendary off-road racer. LeDuc won his first competition in 1984 at age 5 when he raced his plastic Big Wheel tricycle to victory in front of thousands of fans during an exhibition at one of his father’s off-road races in Canada. In 1998, Todd started racing downhill mountain bikes and eventually won three California state championships. As a pro, he won two more and a national pro men’s downhill championship. His motorsports career began in 2005 when he started co-driving with his father in his full-size class 8 truck in desert races. Again, the LeDucs prevailed, this time in the Best in the Desert racing series. For his State Farm Stadium show, LeDuc promises his trademark moves. “I’m a total, crazy lunatic,” he said with a laugh. “I want to give fans a ‘wow’ moment like last year. We did a big jump and fans left the show saying, ‘LeDuc is a nut.’ “I want people—even if I don’t win an event or place well during the show—to say, ‘Did you see what Todd did or Monster Energy did?’ If I don’t win, I want them leaving there with a lasting memory.”

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Food trucks and free movies make for fun and delicious family-themed nights out in Peoria. The Peoria Sports Complex will host food trucks and the showing of the mysterious film, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Following clues in a hyper-realistic live action world are Pikachu and Tim on the lookout to finding the missing detective, Harry. They are faced with a phenomenon that may threaten the Pokémon universe. Plenty of food trucks will provide the movie grub. On Oct. 11, Dreamworks’ “The Addams Family” will have you snapping your fingers. This is the first animated comedy about the kookiest first family of Halloween. Entrance and parking is free and there are a wide variety of food trucks, activities, stadium concession stands, and fun to enjoy in the company of your loved ones out on the field.

Chuck Fitzgerald normally gives to others. Last week, Fitzgerald was the one receiving — an award. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) presented Peoria resident Fitzgerald with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. He was nominated by Betty Lynch of the West Valley Human Services Alliance (WVHSA). The two help lead the WVHSA, an organization made up of families, governments, nonprofits, businesses, and faith-based and community organizations committed to the well-being of West Valley residents. “In addition to leading WVHSA, Chuck is the founder of the Peoria Peace Initiative and the convener of the Pursuing Peace Conference which is held every year,” said Lesko. “If that isn’t enough, he has served on many boards such as the Arizona Human Trafficking Council, 2-1-1

Rep. Debbie Lesko (right) presents Chuck Fitzgerald with Arizona’s District 8 Congressional Recognition. Left, Betty Lynch, who nominated him. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Debbie Lesko)

Arizona, Shoebox Ministries, Neighborhood Ministries, Leadership West, and Vineyard Community Charities to name a few.” The busy Fitzgerald also volunteers on the NW Maricopa First Things First Council, the Glendale Strong Family Network, is sergeant at arms at the Arizona House of Representatives and is an active member of the Peoria Rotary Club.

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The Peoria Chamber is partnering with the Peoria Unified School District on several key initiatives including speaking at their September Networking Breakfast held at Montecito Retirement in Peoria. Attending for Peoria Unified were Danielle Airey, chief communications officer, and Jason W. Reynolds, deputy superintendent. The topics of discussion included a state of the business update and the upcoming override vote. At the May 30 Board Meeting, the Governing Board voted to adopt a resolution ordering all matters necessary for a 15% maintenance

and operations (M&O) budget override election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The details of this were discussed with the local business leaders in attendance. In addition, the Peoria Unified and the Chamber discussed the potential for mentoring students in need with a pilot project working with the Peoria Chamber businesses to provide a path for students to meet with local business leaders during their lunch period and learn, share and grow. This was met with much enthusiasm.

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Peoria Chamber charts a new course for West Valley businesses BY SCOT ANDREWS PRESIDENT & CEO “It is not business as usual at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce,” says new Chamber President and CEO Scot Andrews. Since beginning his leadership at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce in July, the Chamber is on the move with many new operations improvements planned and several familiar events continuing in supporting the diverse business community in the West Valley. This past month the Peoria Chamber has hosted several events. Recently, the Peoria Chamber has forged a strong positive relationship with Arrowhead

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Let us put peas of mind in our garden and squash gossip, every thyme CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Sometimes we get so enmeshed in focusing on solving gigantic issues that we forget the simplicity of living day to day effectively and fruitfully. For example, how is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? That guy who invented a space suit probably has back problems because of dragging heavy luggage to his flight to Houston. Steve Hope, a friend of mine in New Zealand, recently sent me an email that suggests that our life is like a garden. The Bible says that. “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will

strengthen your frame. You will become like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail” (Isaiah 58:11). So, our life is like a garden we can plant anywhere or any time of the year. Just think of it, if we can use some common sense in daily life, we can have the uncommon sense and strength to solve those big problems in life. When you have a strong base to operate from personally, it’s easier to be more efficient and effective in all aspects of life. Let’s consider the following. If we can be a well-watered garden, what can we plant in our personal garden?

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Firstly, plant three rows of “peas” … peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul. Faith is the ability not to panic. Blessed are the flexible for they shall not get bent out of shape. Spending today, complaining about yesterday, won’t make tomorrow any better. Remember, peace of mind, heart and soul, come from peace with God. When you have peace with God, then you can have the peace of God. Here’s a good thought on peace of soul by director Baz Luhrmann. “Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long and, in the end, it’s only with yourself. Remember compliments you receive and forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.” My answer to how is right thinking and God’s grace at work in us! Now that we have planted our three rows of “peas” — peace of mind, peace of heart and peace of soul — let’s explore what else we can plant. Remember, our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open. After the peas comes “squash” … squash gossip, squash indifference, squash grumbling and squash selfishness. Concerning gossip, remember that silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted. Concerning indifference, remember indifference is checking out. Passion is checking in. Don’t let indifference squash your passion. Concerning grumbling, remember grumbling is verbal leaking to the outside things that are on our inside. Grumbling creates a verbal pollution bigger than the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Squash it, put a cap on it, and it stops polluting. Finally, squash selfishness. Maturity is discovering that the world doesn’t revolve around us. Be happy. Forced joy is better than genuine depression.

Next are four rows of “lettuce” … let us be faithful, let us be kind, let us be patient and let us really love one another. Making commitments generates hope but keeping commitments generates trust. Trust is like a rope that connects one person to another. Then let us plant kindness. Since kind people are your kind of people, be kind too. Patience is an incredible thing to plant. When you get tangled up in your problems, be patient and still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot. Don’t forget to plant love right where you live with your neighbors, friends, family and community. Those “in need” need a friend who also is a friend indeed. To the world, you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world. A good place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm. Lastly, let’s plant three rows of “thyme” … time for God, time for prayer, and time for the people that really matter in your life. Don’t let bad experiences in life stop you from planting time. Time in an investment. Often, time is the currency of a great relationship. Spending time with God in the Scriptures and in prayer is for all ages. Young people tend not to read the Bible very much. Older people tend to read the Bible like crazy. It’s like older people are cramming for their finals. Unfortunately, the same is true of prayer. For a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day. The most important things in your house are the people in that house, or who were in that house. Some people talk to you in their free time and some free their time to talk to you. Learn the difference. Turn up for those in the second category. The world is filled with nice people. If you can’t find one, be one. Be somebody who make everyone feel like somebody. Now, that’s what I call a garden. Don’t just go for it, sow for it, but you may have to grow for it. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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A fan at a Peoria Unified School District sporting event will likely see a group of students donning matching black shirts and toting cameras and other high-tech broadcasting gear around the field. The students hustling just like a professional game crew are not just there for fun. They are taking part in a full game broadcast streamed online for the public. The kids are part of the Peoria Student Broadcasting Network — or PSBN — a student-run broadcasting group that spans across all high schools in the district. Each school’s crew broadcasts the school’s sporting events, along with community education forums, graduations and other events of interest for PUSD students or families.

Every broadcast can be found live, online in the PSBN section of peoriaunified.org. Peoria schools have increased efforts in recent years to offer career and technical education courses, giving students real-world working experience to go along with their education in the classroom. Raymond S. Kellis High PSBN Director Jeff Southwick said the students working for the network are regularly in high demand for local schools’ communications and broadcasting programs. “To see how quickly they’re able to get out of their comfort zones, and learn how to use this equipment and create great projects, I love it,” Southwick said. District media relations specialist Kerri Straack said she has heard nu-

merous compliments about the quality of students from a variety of sources. Several students attended a broadcasting summer camp at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication this year, and Straack heard PSBN students were amongst the stars shining brightest. “You can get into Pictured, from left to right, Michelle Mena (Kellis), Steven Nguy(Centennial) and Maci Danowski (Kellis) won Rocky Mountain journalism or other pro- en Emmy Student Production Awards in September for their work grams in college and with PSBN. (Photo courtesy Jeff Southwick) have it be a year or more before you’re even touching a camera right away, and it shows when they get or some of the equipment, and they’re those opportunities at their next level out at the high school level using it SEE PSBN PAGE 21

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of education,” she said. The program is gaining national attention too. A Special Olympics basketball game broadcast in 2018 was streamed for around 600,000 people worldwide, and a game-winning, a buzzer-beating shot was streamed on a recent ESPN documentary chronicling the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Kellis High senior Sabrina McNurdy, who was manning the camera for the shot, said that moment is just one of her many fantastic experiences with PSBN, which she never could have imagined happening at such a young age. “Getting that shot on the camera up in the stands, seeing it playing on ESPN, and seeing all the reactions from the crowd and everybody around there, I couldn’t believe it,” she said. PSBN students have also received awards for their high-quality work. Kellis alone garnered seven nominations for the Rocky Mountain Emmy Student Production Awards, with several more coming from other Peoria schools. Of the 11 high school awards given out at the 2019 ceremony, three came from PSBN. Maci Danowski of Kellis High won the award for best High School Public Service, Michelle Mena of Kellis won the award for High School Animation / Graphics / Special Effects, and Steven Nguyen of Centennial High won High School Student Arts and Entertainment / Cultural Affairs. Southwick said the awards were validating for the effort his kids put in. “I couldn’t be more proud of them, and all the people who did great stuff that was nominated,” he said. Even students without aspirations of studying media or communications in the future can take lessons away from the program and bring into their future careers. Before football games, students are required to print rosters, talk to coaches about the players they will be mentioning most in broadcasts, conduct interviews and other game-preparation materials. The sociability and confidence building, partnered with the technical computer skills they learn, will serve them well for whatever career choices they make in the future. And they have recorded memories to look back on along the way. “My kids have the ability to talk to adults and get really solid information. That’s something that they, even if they don’t end up in broadcasting, will be able to use the rest of their lives,” Southwick said.

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Glendale Prep student to bridge the gap between youth and city BY NATALIE URQUIZA

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Glendale Preparatory Academy junior Brighton Greathouse was recently appointed to the position of Youth Council Liaison for the Peoria City Council. She was one of two students who were appointed. “I was really excited,” Greathouse said. “I was a little bit nervous because I did not know what to expect. It is a great opportunity and it allows me to become a better leader and better at public speaking.” As a liaison, Greathouse’s duties are bridging the gap between the city council and the youth council. She informs the main council what the youth council is working on and vice versa. When she is not attending city events, she has to give the youth perspective during study sessions and council meetings. “It feels like a huge accomplishment,” Greathouse said. “I am really happy I get to do this and I guess it shows how much my perspective is valuable. I can make a change.” Greathouse was first part of the youth advisory board in Peoria. From the youth advisory board, she decided to apply for the liaison position. “I thought it was a cool opportunity to speak your mind, as a youth and give a youth’s perspective,” Greathouse said. In order to receive the position, she had to be interviewed. “The questions range from: why are you interested, what does it mean to be an advocate for youth?” Greathouse said. “Then there was an interview process where the members from the council got to ask you questions.” She feels as if her school was able to prepare her for the position. “Coming in sixth grade or in high school, you get nervous to talk in front of people or if your idea is wrong,” Greathouse said. “We work on it all though my years in high school.” She said Jon Edward and other council members make sure the youth perspective is heard. Recently, Greathouse had the opportunity to join three council members to a conference in Washington, D.C. where she served as a delegate to the Congressional City Conference. She was able to visit various conferences the adults were attending about policies and changes. Also, she participated in youth workshops instructing on public speaking, leadership, how to get

your idea across more clearly and how to accomplish more in your city. “It was really cool to work with other youth and share ideas,” Greathouse said. “And share what we are doing in different cities, around our whole nation,” As a junior in high school, she has been contemplating between schools back east or in California. “Coming from Glendale prep, I like what we do here and I would like that in college,” Greathouse said. At Glendale Prep, she is in the philosophy club and a program called Student Life which is similar to a stude-

council. “We do community service, and we set up different events at our school. I am apart of all of those. They don’t assign titles but I am in charge of committees.” She has been inspired by her family and powerful women; such as retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. When looking into the into the future, 10 years from now, she would like to work in law and politics. “I really enjoy what I am doing now and to be able to change something in our world,” Greathouse said.

Calling all young journalists BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF On Oct. 10-11, middle and high school students are invited to learn the basics of sports broadcasting and playby-play reporting. The Cronkite School’s “Calling the Game” camps will be held at the state-theart facility at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. High schoolers will also spend one day at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a series of camps and enrichment programs for middle and high school students. Programs take place during traditional school breaks and are based at the state-of-the-art Cronkite

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