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PUSD tackling learning loss, mental health issues

BY SYDNEE WILSON

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on the mental health and academic achievement of kindergarten to 12th grade students nationwide.

School districts across America adapted and overcame various challenges caused by the pandemic in different ways. The Peoria Unified School District is using a new learning system and increased support for students to overcome the challenges COVID-19 imposed on its students.

Emily Dunsey, PUSD communications manager, said because most K-12 students returned to in-person instruction after virtually learning for most of the pandemic, the staff has been working hard to get stuSEE PUSD PAGE 4

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The Peoria Unified School District is making strides in helping support students’ mental health and learning losses. (Photo courtesy of the Peoria Unified School District)

‘Power couple’ teams for new television show

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Former ABC15 Smart Shopper Chelsey Davis Hamilton had two dreams that, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, she brought to fruition.

The Centennial High School graduate longed to write children’s books and appear on the small screen with her husband, Brandon Hamilton, a former TV host and anchor/reporter.

Their show, “Home Sweet Arizona,” will regularly air on CW61Arizona at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, but the premiere is set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, just after the Day of the Dead Parade. The first episode will address “all-things scary.”

“It’s going to be a lot of fun being able to finally be on a show together,” Davis Hamilton said. “We’ve always been at competing stations. We’re doing all aspects of this together — hosting, executive producing, shooting and editing.”

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trol, the buying-and-selling process, flipping homes, unique properties for sale, vacation rentals, home-awayfrom-home experiences, things to do and enjoy outside the home in Arizona, etc.,” she said.

“Think HGTV mixed with Hallmark’s ‘Home and Family.’”

Davis Hamilton considers a home to be not “just a roof that’s over your head. People call Arizona home.”

Prolific storyteller Davis Hamilton realized another dream during the COVID-19 pandemic: writing children’s books. During the quarantine, she penned five books, the first of which, “Wyatt’s Wheels,” was self-published through Amazon in July, Disability Pride Month.

“Wyatt’s Wheels” tells the story of a little boy with spina bifida who wants to try out for the track team. Thanks to amazing friends and family, the wheelchair-bound boy achieves his dream while teaching people what it means to win. She said the response has been “overwhelming.”

“I’m passionate about advocating for and cheering on people with disabilities,” she said.

“I also love alliteration.

So, my children’s books will include these four I’s: inclusion, impact, inspiration and innovation. We are all capable of achieving our dreams.”

Davis Hamilton is a triple threat. She serves as author, publisher and illustrator.

Each book is an independent story, but in the end of each, she teases the next one. In this case, it’s “Serenity’s Superpowers,” about a blind girl

who “saves the day.”

“I’m really excited,” she said. “It’s a couple weeks away from being released.

I’m working on audiobook versions of it as well. People who have any type of visual impairment need to enjoy these books as well.”

Davis Hamilton is aiming to have another book released

by November.

“I poured my heart and soul into this,” she said. “To get that reaction is very special.’

Love at first sight Hamilton left his co-hosting duties at “Your Life Arizona” to work in real estate for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and the TV show.

The “power couple” have been married for more than five years. The two met in 2014 when they were morning traffic anchors at competing stations in the Valley.

“It was love at first sight,” she said.

The two saw each other on television before they met.

An acquaintance told Hamilton he should reach out to her.

“On our first date, we went to Postino on Central,” she said. “I drive a truck. I parallel parked my truck. He had a Hummer at the time. He used the valet. They pulled the Hummer away and he was wearing a vest, jacket over his shoulder and doves flying behind him. We talked for three hours. I left and called my girlfriends and said, ‘I met the one.’ It was love at first sight. Our first date picture is in an ornament that’s a TV.” A former five-year NFL SEE HAMILTON PAGE 8

Former TV reporters Chelsea Davis Hamilton and her husband, Brandon Hamilton, will share entertainment and lifestyle tips on their new show “Home Sweet Arizona.”

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Chelsea Davis Hamilton is touched by the response to her first book, “Wyatt’s Wheels,” which shares the story of a boy with spina bifida. (Photo courtesy of the Hamiltons)

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dents back on track academically.

“Our staff has been diligently working with students every day to close any gaps from interrupted learning across all grade levels,” Dunsey said.

“We are confident that our students will be prepared for whatever their future holds based on the experiences they had in our district. Students now have enhanced technology skills and bolstered resiliency that are among some of the skills gained in the pandemic.”

In addition to the increased support and skills gained thanks to the pandemic, PUSD has adopted the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. The Multi-Tiered System of Supports, or MTSS, is meant to help students learn and evaluate where they may need additional support whether that’s in academics or mental health.

The MTSS is divided into layers.

When a teacher explains a concept, students who get it may move on to the next level. If there are students struggling, they receive additional support and resources to help them understand.

If the students who received additional help are still struggling, they receive yet another layer of support that focuses on the nonacademic factors that may be preventing the students from grasping the concept.

“The system also takes into account behavior and any unique needs that may be standing in the way of student success,” Dunsey said.

Despite the MTSS considering the nonacademic factors that may be contributing to the learning loss of students, PUSD remains focused on closing the academic gaps caused by COVID-19.

A report from the U.S. Department of Education said the learning loss isn’t

the only thing students have suffered from during the pandemic.

“More than a year of staggering loss, grief, isolation, and uncertainty has taken a toll on many students’ mental health, compounding the challenges students face in the classroom, whether online or in-person,” according to the report.

Parents, administrators and educators across the country continue to recognize the social and emotional well-being of their students as a major challenge.

Kristin Fray, the parent of a PUSD fourth grader, eighth grader and high school junior, said her students are “more stressed and anxious during COVID than ever before.”

While Fray’s students didn’t struggle too much academically, the stress and anxiety of her students, as well as other

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Several vaccines available in Peoria

In October, the city of Peoria is hosting flu, shingles and pneumonia vaccines at the Peoria Community Center in partnership with Albertsons/ Safeway Pharmacy. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., individuals can get vaccines Oct. 15, Oct. 16, Oct. 21 and Oct. 29. The community center is located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street, Peoria.

Flu shots are free with most insurance plans. Individuals must bring their insurance cards and photo IDs. Individuals interested in receiving the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot should bring their COVID-19 vaccination cards. In addition, free COVID-19 vaccines will be available for ages 12 years and older. This in-

cludes a third booster shot (Pfizer) for those who meet below requirements.

The following individuals are eligible so long as they have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as the primary series, with the second dose at least six months prior: • Individuals 65 years or older.

• Residents of long-term health facilities.

• Individuals 50 to 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions.

• Individuals 18 to 49 years of age with underlying medical conditions. Underlying medical conditions may include, but are not limited to, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, COPD, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity (BMI>30), and smoking.

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• Individuals 18 to 64 years of age who are in an occupational or institutional setting where the burden of COVID-19 infection and risk of transmission are high based on individual benefit or risk.

Appointments can be made at https://bit.ly/PeoriaVaccines.

Anyone with questions should call the Peoria Community Center at 623773-7436. For more information, visit maricopa.gov/vacunacovid19.

Come to the Paloma Regional Preserve Trails open house

Paloma Community Park will host an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, about the new trails and related names and maps as well as a discussion on how to use them. It will be a great opportunity to sign up to volunteer on our Peoria Trail stewards team as well as a chance to network with like-minded people. In addition, it asks the public to weigh in on the names that best capture the nature of the Paloma Regional Preserve Trails.

Take the trail-naming survey at peoriaaz.gov/trails.

K-12 students in the district, should be addressed.

PUSD hired social workers and offers a student support hotline, which is a big step toward meeting the social and emotional needs of its students, but it’s still taking an academics-first approach with the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.

Even though PUSD is focused on the learning loss of students, Fray said the district is beginning to offer better support for students’ mental health.

“I feel the school district is making a good start to support mental health for students,” Fray said. “I love that they have hired social workers, and they have a student support line for the district. In primary grades, teachers are intentional about checking in with the emotions of each student and using ‘feeling’ words.”

Celebrate Halloween in Peoria on Oct. 23

The annual Halloween Monster Bash is back at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Princesses, monsters and superheroes alike can join the fun for free. Entrance is free, but families are encouraged to bring canned food items to benefit the St. Mary’s/Westside Food Bank Alliance.

Event activities include Ghostbusters, a rock wall, inflatables, Euro Bungee, Deb’s Dragon Reptile Exhibit, the Dino Crew, a photo booth and the Monster Mash Concert. There will also be a costume contest for children up to 12 years old. The scariest and most creative costumes will be awarded in each age group. Returning to the Monster Bash this year is the Sensory Room, a calming, sensory-friendly space for children, teens and adults with sensory processing needs.

Also, there will be a variety of toys, games, and arts and crafts available for those with food allergies. For more information about the Halloween Monster Bash, visit peoriaaz.gov/ specialevents.

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All residents contribute at The Auberge at Peoria

BY ALISON STANTON Through Sandra O’Connell’s work as executive director of The Auberge at Peoria – A Memory Care Community, she is certain of one thing: everybody — no matter their stage in life or level of cognition — has something to contribute.

“We do not separate our residents by ability, so it is very common to see someone who is higher functioning sit-

ting next to and working on a project with someone with higher needs,” she said.

The Auberge at Peoria – A Memory Care Community features 88 comfortable suites for its residents.

The facility offers a continuum of care to all residents so they will not have to move to another part of it if their level of cognition declines, O’Connell said.

“This truly can be their forever home,” she said.

One way that The Auberge at Peoria – A Memory Care Community is different, O’Connell said, is that it applies the Montessori techniques for life engagement.

Instead of merely offering basic activities like bingo to residents, O’Connell said The Auberge at Peoria – A Memory Care Community uses the SPARK program that focuses on com-

munity contribution, inclusion and belonging, lifelong learning and purpose.

“We have a flower committee and a baking committee that bakes cookies for our local fire department and for the Alzheimer’s Walk,” she said.

“We believe that everybody has something to contribute, so we try to give them purpose-driven activities and social roles. We meet them where they are.”

Recently, residents enjoyed mak-

ing homemade red wine, which they named Jacques de Auberge and then served at an event.

“A number of people who attended the community event said they would pay money for the wine at the store,” O’Connell said.

Care is available 24 hours a day, and residents enjoy a number of amenities like fine dining in a warm environment, monthly town hall meetings, quarterly family events and holiday parties.

Because wellness is an important part of daily life, O’Connell said they also offer regular exercise classes. Onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy are also available.

The Auberge at Peoria – A Memory Care Community, is located at 13391 N. 94th Drive, Peoria. For more information, call 623-977-1431 or visit frontiermgmt.com/communities/theauberge-at-peoria.

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Peoria clinic earns certification for youth-centered practices

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Health clinics in Maryvale, Oro Valley, Peoria, Phoenix and Scottsdale have been certified for youth-centered practices designed to eliminate barriers to optimal health services for youth and empower adolescent patients to establish lifelong health behaviors.

The clinics were awarded gold, silver or bronze certification following completion of an intensive 18-month cohort for the Adolescent Champion Model, an evidence-based intervention developed by the University of Michigan and implemented through a collaboration with Arizona Family Health Partnership (AFHP), Arizona’s designated Title X agency.

Clinics receiving certification as an adolescent-centered environment are: • Adelante Healthcare, 15525 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria — bronze.

• Mountain Park Health Center, 6601 W. Thomas Road, Maryvale — gold.

• Native Phoenix Health, Building C,

Members of the Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center in Phoenix show the changes and features incorporated into its adolescent clinic to eliminate barriers to optimal health for youth and to create a welcoming and comfortable environment. (Photo courtesy of Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center)

4041 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix — silver.

• NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health), Palomino Health Center, 16251 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix — silver.

• MHC Healthcare Oro Valley Pediatrics, 1856 E. Innovation Park Drive, Oro Valley — gold.

• Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix — gold.

The clinics were part of the pro-

gram’s second cohort. A third cohort is underway.

“This is a highly intensive, multi-faceted program focusing on a health center’s environment, policies and practices to ensure that all aspects of a visit are youth-centered,” said AFHP Adolescent Health Program Manager Tracy Pedrotti, MPA. Requirements for certification include: • Ensuring extended hours for adolescents including some evenings and weekends.

• Posting visual cues and materials throughout the health center indicating adolescents are welcomed and valued.

• Staff/provider training about confidentiality for minor patients and when parental consent is needed.

• Establishing a standardized confidential comprehensive risk-screening tool for high-risk behaviors.

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Virtual meeting set for Loop 303 study

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF A virtual public meeting about a study of planned improvements along Loop 303 between Interstate 17 and Lake Pleasant Parkway in the North Valley is scheduled for Wednesday evening, Oct. 20.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will host the virtual meeting about the ongoing study of improvements that include new freeway lanes and other potential upgrades. That includes direct freeway-to-freeway ramps at the I-17/Loop 303 interchange and a future Loop 303 interchange at 67th Avenue.

Information also will be provided about planned construction of new Loop 303 traffic interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues starting as soon as fall 2022.

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cheerleader, Davis Hamilton is an avid Cardinals fan. She was part of morning anchor teams for nearly a decade, doing traffic, entertainment reporting, creating series and Smart Shopper hosting. She remains dedicated to her GPS (God’s Plan for Success) and to being sunshine for others.

“Although it’s important to make a great first impression, it’s most important to leave a lasting one,” she added.

Hamilton is also a historic preservationist; DIY expert; and host, producer and creator “Wyatt’s Wheels” teases to Chelsey Davis of shows.

“He will tell the story of a Hamilton’s forthcoming book, “Serenity’s Suproperty, not just shoot it,” perpowers.” (Photo courtesy of the Hamiltons) she said. “He wants to save the integrity of some of these homes that would otherwise be de- job. He’s so supportive of this leap of stroyed. It’s been really fun. We look faith. I had this deeper calling. This at things and we think differently than is what I needed to do to achieve the dreams and the goals and the passions most people would. We tell a story.

“He’s been doing such an amazing that God put in my heart.”

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• Establishing safe practices to screen sexually active adolescents for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) following national guidelines.

• Offering on-site integrated behavioral health services, including social work or psychiatry, and maintaining an updated list of behavioral health referral resources.

• Yearly trainings for providers and staff to understand cultural humility and addressing sensitive topics including sexual orientation, gender identity and cultural norms specific to the population.

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Why get vaccinated? It’s about ‘optional danger’

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

You get a few years under your belt, you develop a few pet theories about how to live your life. One of my favorites concerns the avoidance of what I call “optional danger.”

It’s a simple construct: Life is a fairly dangerous proposition, given that none of us gets out alive. So I avoid taking death-defying risks on purpose.

I don’t bungee jump, hang glide or heli ski. Nor will I ever parachute out of a perfectly functioning airplane for kicks. And I do my best to keep it to about 85 miles an hour on wide-open freeways in broad daylight (Note: This newspaper does not advocate breaking the law. Your results may vary).

I’m not a fanatic about the optional danger thing — I drink Diet Coke, which can’t be good for me, and I used to own a motorcycle — but I tend

to stick with it as a general rule.

That’s why I made an appointment to head to CVS for a COVID-19 booster vaccination this week. The rationale? The first two Pfizer shots seemed to work well. I had no side effects. And to my knowledge, I haven’t gotten COVID-19 yet. I’m eligible for the shot because I have asthma and it’s free, so why not?

My guess: About 20% of you reading this at home are saying, “Because you’re an idiot, that’s why not.”

I’m basing this estimate on the multiple polls I’ve read about Americans’ willingness to get vaccinated at this point in the pandemic.

The breakdown: About 7 in 10 of us have gotten at least one shot. Another 8% say they plan to get it. Two percent say they’re still not sure. And the remaining 20% say, “Hell no, over my dead body.”

I have quite a few friends who haven’t been vaccinated, and we’ve talked it through. While a few view the deci-

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sion as a way of asserting their freedom, most explain their choice with a riff on my optional danger theory.

Except for them, the risk in question isn’t COVID-19, it’s what’s in the vaccine.

One friend explained it like so: “Of course I trust science. But there’s never been a study of the long-term effects of this vaccine. So who knows what it’s going to do to you in 10 years? I’m pretty young and I’m in good health, no immune issues. The chances of COVID killing me are slim. So why risk it?”

I can understand his logic. Last year, COVID killed about 370,000 Americans. So far this year, it’s been blamed for another 325,000 deaths. That’s about two-tenths of a percentage point of the total U.S. population.

In contrast, heart disease kills about 660,000 people a year nationwide.

Even so, McDonald’s sold $40 billion

worth of artery-clogging crap in the U.S. last year.

For me, the optional danger of dying in a pandemic outweighs the risk of the vaccine. At the same time, I went to a concert — sans mask — with 15,000 fellow fans of the Eagles last week.

As it turned out, the band required attendees to produce proof of vaccination at the gate, which created a lot of drama in line at the arena downtown.

When I told my unvaccinated buddy, he was offended. I get it — no one likes to be singled out. But for me, it’s like the Eagles hit says: I get a peaceful, easy feeling whenever I avoid optional danger.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Protesters’ harassment giving Sinema an education

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Last week, this column chronicled a curious confrontation on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, involving harassment of two white students by Black students affiliated with the Multicultural Solidarity Coalition.

Observers may be forgiven if they now choose to designate ASU as a “confrontation center,” especially upon hearing the news of another display of intrusion and incivility at the downtown campus involving Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

She was followed into a restroom at University Center by a group of activists affiliated with Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) Oct. 3.

Not content with merely confronting Sinema, LUCHA members recorded the interaction for social media.

The Twittersphere has been chirping since LUCHA Arizona posted the “production.”

It opens with Sinema telling her class, “I’ll be back,” then walking out of the room and right into the group of LUCHA agitators. The word “lucha” means “fight” in Spanish, but Sinema appears to be intent on answering nature’s call, instead of in a “fight or flight” mode.

The activists were just as intent on confrontation and follow Sen. Sinema into the restroom, with one female protester walking right up to the door of the stall that the officeholder enters.

That protestor, who subsequently identified herself as Sophia Marjanovic, is seen facing the closed stall, insisting that “we need solutions, (like) the ‘Build Back Better’ plan.”

The $3.5 billion monstrosity of a bill called “Build Back Better,” which Sinema opposes, includes (surprise!) a provision for mass amnesty. That prompts a protester, a self-admitted illegal immigrant and the young lady known only as Blanca, to warn Sen. Sinema: “We got you elected, and … we can get you out of office if you don’t support what you promised us.”

Though Blanca cites possible political consequences for Sinema, and

complains about the deportation of her grandparents, she is careful not to mention if she has ever cast a ballot in any Arizona election, knowing that such an admission could lead to her own prosecution.

Blanca and other LUCHA protesters could eventually face prosecution for their own recordings of Sen. Sinema’s restroom visit.

ASU public information officer Adam Wolfe confirms that a probe of the video ambush is underway.

Times appear to be getting tougher for Sinema — at least when it comes to continued support from her base.

Another illegal conducted her own video ambush of Sinema on a flight to Washington, and a group of protesters “greeted” her at Reagan National Airport.

When asked by a reporter if protesters’ tactics were appropriate, Joe Biden responded: “I don’t think they are appropriate tactics, but it happens to everybody. The only people it doesn’t happen to are people who have Secret Service standing around them. It’s part of the process.”

The process of a political education

is ongoing … akin to “lifetime learning.” Former Sen. Dennis DeConcini once offered a bit of bipartisan advice to this columnist: “Running for office is a real education. … You always learn something new.”

What has Sinema learned in recent days?

Perhaps that her emulation of DeConcini’s penchant for deliberation and the late John McCain’s maverick maneuverings prompt impassioned disagreements from those ideologically closest to her.

And perhaps that her political longevity can be found in attracting unaffiliated voters or “soft Republicans” to support her in future campaigns.

So, look for Kyrsten to develop a new lecture for her ASU students: “Dancing with them that brung you … A Rationale for Revision.”

And undoubtedly, she will revise her schedule for bathroom breaks.

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

No cannibalism among this year’s stupid laws

BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Does “big government” come from small minds? Which might then lead to dumb laws? All over this great nation there are laws “on the books” that reflect just how much our legislators like to make up laws.

Some of these gems are old and have

never been removed. But many are recent, which makes me wonder, have our mental giants in government lost their minds? Uh oh, now the emails will be flying my way. Of course, I am not referring to our own state’s lawmakers!

Did you know that in Alaska it is against the law to wake up a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking the bear’s photograph? Guess lots of tourists thought it was a good idea to startle hibernating bears to take a selfie. Does

this mean we can legislate stupidity?

Oh, and you can be arrested in Alaska if you give a moose a beer. Sad when you’d want a moose as your drinking buddy.

Perhaps the weirdest law of any state is in the great state of Idaho, which in a law titled “Mayhem” lays out exactly why you should never eat another person. If you resort to cannibalism, you will be jailed for 14 years. Except in those extreme cases where you had to eat someone, like a friend, in order to

survive in the wilderness. Guess that is punishment enough. Hey, I am not making this stuff up! Oh yeah, let’s not go to Idaho any time soon.

Are you hungry? Just two years ago in Montana a law was passed that makes it perfectly legal to salvage any roadkill for meat. What’s for dinner?

Street squirrel? Hey, leave that roadkill for the buzzards and let’s have lawmakers create some sensible laws. Yikes,

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is that even possible? Guess we have to protect the wildlife from becoming inebriated, since in Ohio they passed a law making it illegal to give alcohol to a fish! Hmm, maybe a few Ohio legislators need to restrict their own alcohol intake.

Of course, Arizona’s legislators proudly boast that we will never become a “nanny state” with too many restrictive laws. So then why is there a law forbidding women in Tucson to wear pants? (So, what is the alternative?) And there is a law in Prescott that states you cannot ride your horse up the courthouse steps. Go ahead, dash my dreams! Geez, I have always wanted to ride my old pony up those steps.

Oh, did I mention that in the state of Arizona it is illegal to feed pigs garbage unless you obtain a permit? And then you must renew this permit each year. None of this applies if you are raising the pig to eat for your own consumption. Sounds like there is a whole lot of pork in our government!

Be careful, dear readers, because the very thing you were hoping to do … might be illegal. As a rule, avoid giving wildlife alcohol and let sleeping bears lie. Ladies do not wear pants if you are heading down to Tucson. No selfies, please.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Tower Compactor recently donated $105,000 to Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. The two companies have worked together for more than a decade. The donation will be used to improve the 67th Avenue and Peoria Career Center.

“We are so appreciative of Tower Compactor’s generous gift,” said Julie Dunnigan, vice president, philanthropy.

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The remodel is expected to be finalized in 2022. Goodwill serves over 15,000 people a year through its in-person and virtual career services. Job seekers can get help updating their resume, mock interviewing, education or participate in a digital skills training.

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death is an accidental overdose, Zach’s mother, Shannon, feels that even this label is disingenuous.

“For a report to come out, ‘Just another athlete who died of a drug overdose,’” Shannon said. “That doesn’t tell the story,”

It was a moment of celebration but also melancholy as Doug and Shannon Hoffpauir led a crowd to the middle of the Centennial High School football field. They passed by the No. 31, now painted in the team’s red and white Centennial star above the 31-yard line, that will forevAt Centennial, Zach was a multisport er represent everything they believed athlete. Football, baseball, basketball their son, Zach, valued. and track, it didn’t matter. He was the “The sad thing about it is that Zach definition of a natural athlete. loved this: People, fun times, this is “I didn’t coach him as a freshman, who Zach was,” Doug said. “He’d have but I most certainly knew about him, been out there, messing with everyone. ’cause he was the talk (of the town),” And so, that was kind of hard, because Centennial football coach Richard Taythese are the things that Zach loved. lor said. “At that time, we didn’t bring This is where he wanted to be.”

Every time Centennial players step on the field, they will walk by the No. 31 freshman up (to varsity), but he probaHoffpauir died May 14, 2020, and painted near the 31-year line. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Cronkite News) bly could’ve played on the varsity team was honored recently by his as a freshman. alma mater during its game “I got to know him after the against Hamilton. He was 26. freshmen football season was The night before his death, over, ’cause he also started on his mother said he went to the varsity basketball team at bed after taking Percocet, an point guard as a freshman. And oxycodone-acetaminophen I said, ‘That’s that Hoffpauir pain killer that Hoffpaiur ackid that plays football?’” quired from a friend, just to In school, Zach was loved by get his first full night of sleep many that knew him for his wit in weeks. and his engaging personality.

The next morning, Hoffpauir “Zach was the type of person did not wake up. Zach’s father, who you could just feel the Doug, remembers waking up charisma coming off of him,” and knowing something was said Justin Sanchez, a teamwrong. mate of Zach’s on the Centen“That morning (May 13) I nial football team. “He could went to go fishing,” Doug said walk into a room and light up in a Sports360AZ documentathe room.” ry, “Zach Hoffpauir: The Real Matt Rodriguez, another Story.” “I got up at 3, we talk Zach Hoffpauir’s family leads friends on the field at halftime of the Centennial-Hamilton game. His teammate, said, “He made a little bit. He goes, ‘I would father said Zach would have loved the celebration. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Cronkite News) plays, he was always talking, love to go fishing with you and he was always clowning, papa but I have too many video things roasting everybody, no one talked trash “That’s the last thing he said. … I went into his room and he was gone.” going on today with school.’ So the last came back somewhere around 11:30. I The pills had been laced with fen- better, no one was more confident than thing we talked about I just said, ‘Zach, was really tired, and his door was still tanyl, according to a report from the Zach. He had a gregarious personaliI love you,’ and he goes ‘Yeah, I love shut. So, I went to sleep, then I woke Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s you, too.’ up and I just had this weird feeling. I office. While Zach’s official cause of SEE HOFFPAUIR PAGE 17

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Glencroft brings hope to Parkinson’s patients

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lencroft Center for Modern Aging in Glendale is incorporating golf into the lives of Parkinson’s patients with weekly sessions at The Wigwam.

Steve Heller called ZoeLife Parkinson’s Immersion Program a holistic rehab and prevention program.

P.I.P. golf is a customized therapeutic golf program designed to improve and delay symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. It is for those who want to improve their golf game, manage symptoms and safely continue golfing. It was designed to improve functional movement, balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, posture, conditioning, kinematic golf swing mechanics, nutrition, speech and golfing technique, as well as alleviate depression.

“We do this every Thursday,” said Heller, the vice president and director of ZoeLife Operations. “We shuttle a group of residents for a fun morning of golf and friendship.”

The P.I.P. Golf Performance Team includes exercise physiologists with extensive knowledge of golf physiology, PGA-certified golf instructors, speech and physical therapists, and nutritionists who collaborate to maximize individual well-being while prolonging the joy of golfing.

Heller said the sport is perfect for those with Parkinson’s because many of them gave up golf.

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news that you have Parkinson’s, what did you give up?’” Heller said.

“Inevitably, the word ‘golf’ kept coming up. They hang up the sticks and say, ‘I’m never playing golf again.’ I thought this was too perfect of a scenario to have a legitimate Parkinson’s golf team who trains together.”

Heller reached out to The Wigwam, which “rolled out the red carpet.” The Litchfield Park resort is not charging Glencroft. The group could participate even through COVID-19, as golf is played on a sprawling course.

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In the interest of reducing stress, here are four quick coping strategies: 1. Pace yourself: Trust that your work will get done and don’t be afraid to stop for a while and step away. Try a change in scenery or a different task to break up a feeling of being overwhelmed. Shifting focus to a different project can give your brain some time to relax and refresh.

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Hope...continued from page 1 ed two golf teams, and each team has a captain from independent living. They do not have Parkinson’s, but they’re getting their vocational hours being a captain.

“This collective hybrid of non-Parkinson’s golfers and being the ambassador and cheering on these park residents is a cool yin and yang out there,” Heller said. “In ZoeLife, they have to do a certain number of hours to be a part of the program. They’re being around these Parkinson’s folks and cheering them on. It’s a cool model.

You feel like you’re giving back.”

Heller said interest has grown from outside of Glencroft’s walls. He receives calls from Sun City, the West Valley, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

“They say, ‘I’m not ready to move to Glencroft, but I want to do that program,’” he said. “We started figuring out packages for locals to participate without living at Glencroft.

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P.I.P. golf is a customized therapeutic golf program designed to improve and delay symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. (Photo courtesy of Glencroft Center for Modern Aging)

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The monthly base rent includes licensed nurse supervision; medication management; 24-hour care staff; weekly housekeeping; linen service; spacious rooms with private bathrooms; rollin showers with shower chairs; wheelchair accessible; individual room thermostats; maintenance service; cable, internet and Wi-Fi included; purposed-based memory care programming amenities; beautiful, secured courtyards; friendly dining service; IN2L activities interactive system; transportation service; scheduled outings; scenic drives; supervised exercise program; movie room; cozy li-

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Airman & Family Readiness Center is never the wrong place

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Bundles for Babies/Kids Ride Safe class offers a free car seat so parents can learn about proper installation. (Photo courtesy of Airman & Family Readiness Center)

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ctive-duty members and their spouses who are expecting a baby, or new mothers assigned to an Air Force installation, are encouraged to contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center to sign up for a Bundles for Babies/Kids Ride Safe class.

Parents can receive a free car seat and learn about proper installation in their vehicle, parenting skills and finances; meet other expectant parents; and receive a bundle of supplies. That includes a large, canvas tote bag with AFAS logo, thermal receiving blanket, hooded towel and washcloth, white knit crib sheet, printed knit crib sheet, three-pack sleep-n-play, five-pack onesies, two pairs of booties, two bibs and three burp cloths.

Classes are open to all ranks and are not limited to a first pregnancy.

The transition from singlehood to married life is tough, and marrying a military member can pose its own unique challenges. Heart Link is a program designed to familiarize civilian spouses with the military and alleviate some of these issues.

From military protocol to traditions and lingo, Heart Link teaches civilian spouses what their military counterparts deal with daily. Spouses are introduced to the military community. They have an important role to play: keeping up the home front while their spouses are deployed and being a source of support for the airmen.

Heart Link, which is geared toward newlyweds, is designed to help connect military members with their spouses.

By integrating spouses into the military, it helps to enhance mission readiness.

Participants learn about military protocol and military and Air Force traditions including the role of coining and the Air Force song. Learning these things helps them understand military culture.

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(MFLC) provides short-term, nonmedical counseling to service members and their families. MFLCs augment existing military support programs worldwide. Through the MFLC Program, licensed clinical providers assist service members and their families with issues they may face through the cycle of deployment — from leaving their loved ones and possibly living and working in harm’s way to reintegrating with their community and family.

The MFLC program provides support for a range of individual and family issues. Psycho-educational presentations on reunion/reintegration, stress/ coping, grief/loss and deployment are provided to commands, Family Readiness Groups, Soldier Readiness Processing and other requested locations.

MFLC support is also provided to the Child and Youth Program and specifically for the summer DoDEA/CYP summer enrichment program.

Support for these issues empowers individuals during the problem-solving process, increases individual and family competency and confidence in handling the stressors of military life and ensures that issues do not impair operational readiness.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs. EFMP services include a variety of personnel, medical and family support functions. The Exceptional Family Member ProgramFamily Support (EFMP-FS) is a community support function provided by the Airman & Family Readiness Center that includes, but is not limited to, onand off-base information and referral, parent training, support group, relocation assistance, financial management and school information.

For more information, call 623-8566550; email 56fss.fsfr@luke.af.mil; or visit 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB, AZ 85309.

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La Siena Senior Living Community offers an engaging lifestyle, delicious dining options and supportive services. (Photo courtesy of La Siena)

Think outside the salad bowl for health dining

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t La Siena, an active retirement community in Phoenix, residents can savor the flavors of fresh, healthy food choices year-round.

As part of the community’s expansive dining choices and ever-evolving menus, its Fresh Zest options encourage a plantbased, whole-foods diet that has been shown to offer a wealth of health benefits and may even reverse some chronic ailments, particularly in older adults.

To start, the culinary team at La Siena recommends thinking outside the salad bowl — beyond lettuce, carrots and tomatoes. The active retirement community’s signature Fresh Zest entrees include artichoke and cremini mushroom eggplant cannelloni, crispy bean chimichanga, potato and spinach gnocchi, pad thai spaghetti squash and a caprese stuffed avocado.

Studies have shown the potential benefits of a plant-based diet include:

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1. Protecting your brain health. A plant-based diet, rich in antioxidants, folate and vitamin E, avoids saturated fat and trans fat, which can increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions.

2. Reducing inflammation in your body. High in fiber and antioxidants, plant-based diets are naturally anti-inflammatory and can help manage aches and pains, boost the immune system and more.

3. Lowering blood cholesterol levels.

Studies show that plant-based diets can lower blood cholesterol levels.

4. Reducing your chances of getting type-2 diabetes. Eating less meat over time can decrease the diabetes risk.

For more information about the engaging senior living lifestyle, delicious dining options and supportive services offered at La Siena, please call 602-635-6968 or visit us at lasienaseniorliving.com.

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Benevilla West Valley Life Enrichment Day Program improves lives

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enevilla shares a story. For more than 29 years, the Benevilla West Valley Life Enrichment Program has enriched the lives of so many families and their loved ones.

The West Valley Life Enrichment Program is a day program for older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s; stroke survivors; and adults with disabilities.

This program provides a safe place for families to bring their loved ones every day and have a better quality of life at every age. The compassion and high quality of service Benevilla’s staff provides is why its members love coming to the program.

Benevilla believes everyone has a purpose and their lives can be enriched — no matter their stage of life.

Its members come daily and check into the program and enjoy a morning snack and coffee with their friends.

The morning activities, like exercising, virtual bowling, Zumba and yoga, start at about 10 a.m. at West Valley

Life Enrichment Program. The members also enjoy bingo, creative aging art projects, puzzles and other games.

The members are served a delicious, hot lunch at noon daily from Birt’s Bistro.

Later in the day, they have a light afternoon snack followed by more activities and brain games.

Benevilla’s goal is to promote physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, environmental and/or vocational health and well-being. Having a safe and secure place for loved ones is important to the caregiver.

They need that time as well, so having this program means they can feel at ease knowing their loved one is safe, happy and having fun while they rest and rejuvenate themselves.

The West Valley Life Enrichment Program is located at 8133 W. Cactus Road, Peoria. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mondays to Fridays.

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Avanti Senior Living individualizes client care

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vanti Senior Living at Peoria is conveniently located off North Lake Pleasant Parkway. Nearby are Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center, the Lake Pleasant Town Center and numerous restaurants. Popular sites such as the picturesque Sahuaro Ranch Park and the historical Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum are close, too.

Avanti’s proprietary Mind • Body • Strength wellness program is designed to keep clients stronger, sharper and healthier so they can do the things they love. Many residents report feeling stronger and more stable within a few weeks of consistent and active participation in Avanti’s fitness classes.

Avanti Senior Living’s holistic approach to caring for its residents is innovative. Good design and amenities that are unparalleled in the industry work together to enrich the lives of our residents by providing a relaxed and welcoming community. Each program is developed to help Avanti’s residents

Exterior view of Avanti Senior Living at Peoria’s assisted living and memory care community. Located in scenic North Peoria off Lake Pleasant Parkway, just north of Happy Valley. (Photo courtesy of Avanti Senior Living)

live independently while offering freedom of choice.

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to reduce common symptoms of dementia, such as agitation, anxiety and aggression, without the need for strong pharmaceutical prescriptions.

For more information, visit Avanti Senior Living at Peoria at 602-3664600 or peoria.avanti-sl.com.

At Avanti Senior Living, our residents experience a lifestyle that matters most to them!

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icture yourself stepping into a luxurious resort community complete with smiling faces, ample amenities and eye-catching, Tuscan-style architecture. This is precisely what you’ll find at The Palazzo Senior Living, a continuing care community offering independent and assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.

The Palazzo welcomes residents as young as 55 and can accommodate couples who may have differing care needs, allowing partners to live together in the same community while each receiving the assistance you need.

While the quality of care provided is superior, so, too, are the amenities you gain access to as a resident of The Palazzo. From a full-service salon, daily happy hour opportunities, a temperature-controlled wine cellar and 24-hour concierge

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services to chances to enjoy game nights, a heated pool and spa, and a gift shop, among other notable features, The Palazzo packs everything one needs into the same expansive, inviting property.

The Palazzo also partners with the Jewish Family & Children’s Senior Enrichment Center to offer complimentary programming every Tuesday.

From water aerobics and tai chi to exercise classes, live musical performances and educational lectures and seminars, residents of The Palazzo gain access to a revolving lineup of interactive and immersive programs and classes that foster community and encourage physical and mental fitness.

Affordable, centrally located and ultramodern, The Palazzo not only meets but exceeds expectations. Come see for yourself why so many are choosing to spend the best years of their lives at The Palazzo.

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Palazzo residents enjoy an end-of-summer water exercise class and relaxation around the pool. (Photo courtesy of The Palazzo)

Sneezing has dangers

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t seems to come from out of nowhere, a sudden sharp pain in your mid to lower back. The intensity may increase when you are standing or walking and lessen when you are lying down. The cause? It could be a vertebral compression fracture, also known as compression fracture in the spine. This type of fracture is relatively common and can happen from everyday activities like stepping off a curb, coughing, lifting a heavy box, or taking a fall. Even something as simple as a sneeze can cause it.

The most common cause of vertebral compression fractures is osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones, causing the inside to lose strength and density, while the outside becomes weak and thin. While osteoporosis is the most common cause, cancer, infection or even a car accident can also result in these fractures.

“Compression fractures are very debilitating,” said Dr. Michael Switzer, medical director of Comprehensive

Integrated Care in Gilbert. They cause chronic back pain and loss of height and can even make it hard to breathe, all of which can have a significant impact on your life. “People often find themselves restricted to bed and heavily medicated,” Switzer said. “They are at their wits end because nothing takes away the pain.”

While compression fractures can heal on their own, it can take a long time. The most common treatments include bed rest, physical therapy, back braces and pain medication.

While these may provide some relief, they do not address the loss of the natural height of the vertebrae, the probable reason for your pain. And, during this time, the symptoms can still be disabling, leading to a more sedentary lifestyle. “Inactivity leads to a spiral effect. People continue to go downhill,” Switzer said. “Kyphoplasty is a tool that can help.”

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure. Through a small nick in the skin, the doctor uses X-ray guidance

The most common cause of vertebral compression fractures is osteoporosis. (Stock photo)

to treat the broken bone. It’s done in an office setting, and patients go home within hours. “Recovery is easy, and heavy pain medications are not needed. Patients are surprised, but they don’t need it because they feel better,” he explained.

Switzer has had many patients come in who were unable to tie their shoes on

their own. After the procedure, he asks them to tie their shoes. Without even thinking about it, they are able to bend over and do it themselves.

“The symptoms are improved so much when it’s done,” Switzer said.

“Nothing is more gratifying than seeing a patient after the procedure.

They’re happy.”

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is one of those conditions that is sometimes easy to dismiss. “If you find yourself needing to rest because your leg cramps when you walk even a short distance, or at night you need to stand up to relieve a cramp in your foot, that’s your legs and feet telling you they need help,” says Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC).

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Heel Pain Is on The Rise Restaurants are busy, baseball stadiums are welcoming fans, and this summer is slated to be one of the busiest travel seasons ever. “Getting back to a normal lifestyle can be a shock to your feet,” says Dr. Kerry Zang, podiatric medical director of CiC Foot & Ankle.

More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as activity levels increase.

It typically hurts when first getting up, may lessen after a few steps but always returns. In the past, a cortisone injection was given. “Cortisone manages the pain, but it doesn’t address what’s causing the pain,” says Zang. Now, new treatment options focus on resolving the condition, not just the treating the symptoms.

“Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising ways to deal with pain, because it triggers the body to heal,” he explains. “One form is prolotherapy, which tricks the body into thinking it was injured and starts the healing process.”

The FDA recently approved cold laser therapy for plantar fasciitis.

“Laser treatment helps reduce pain, increase circulation and attracts the patient’s own growth factors to the area, all of which promote healing,” says Zang.

If left untreated pain can become chronic, but the good news is there are still options. “Growth factor therapy jump starts and maintains regeneration of new tissues,” says Zang. “It’s all about healing.”

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BY SHANNON C. SCOTT, D.O., FACOFP Midwestern University

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ach year, Arizona residents face outbreaks of preventable illnesses including influenza (flu), measles, whooping cough, hepatitis, varicella (chickenpox), pneumonia, and human papilloma virus (HPV).

Vaccines not only provide protection for children but also protect our community by reducing infection and the spread of disease. People who work regularly with children should also be vaccinated, including teachers, tutors, coaches and caregivers.

Different vaccines are needed at different ages: • Newborns through 6 years of age — pneumonia; hepatitis A and B; chickenpox; haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib); diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTaP); polio; rotavirus; measles; mumps; rubella and flu.

• Seven through 18 years of age — three vaccines at age 11-12 are recommended, including HPV, tetanus and pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal

(MCV).

• Ages 12 through adult — COVID-19 vaccine and booster, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Adults who will be spending time with a new baby should receive boosters of newborn shots to protect the infant while his/her immunity develops.

Older adults will also benefit from shingles and pneumonia vaccinations.

Almost everyone who is at least 6 months of age and older should also get a flu shot annually in the fall.

More information about vaccine and immunization schedules for the entire family can be found at cdc.gov/ vaccines. Always talk with your health care provider about any questions you have about vaccinations.

The information contained in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment. Always consult a qualified health care provider with questions regarding any possible health condition.

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Children and adults require immunizations and vaccine boosters at various ages. Fall is a great time to schedule annual wellness exams and talk with your doctor about recommended vaccines for the entire family. (Photo courtesy of Midwestern University)

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he holidays can be enjoyable and stressful. The hustle and bustle may cause fatigue and overstimulation in someone living with dementia, leading to confusion, anxiety or agitation. Caregivers may become overwhelmed, particularly with the additional challenges posed by COVID-19. So how can we modify traditional holiday celebrations so they continue to bring joy while optimizing the safety and well-being of everyone involved?

• Try to maintain routine as much as possible.

• Keep expectations realistic and give yourself permission to do only what you can reasonably accomplish. Ask family and friends for help so there is time to do shopping, cooking or just rest.

• Be flexible. Perhaps celebrate with brunch if your loved one is usually tired or anxious later in the day. Allow him/ her to direct the flow of the day. If he/she needs a nap, honor that need.

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• Do not talk in front of the person with dementia as if he/she is not present. Do not argue, contradict or question. Avoid explanations that may overwhelm. Update others on changes so they can adjust their communication styles to fit the person’s current abilities.

• Develop a ritual to honor the person living with dementia — maybe serve a favorite dish this person prepared in the past and give everyone the recipe. Share favorite stories that involve the person.

• Provide soft and sweet foods (ice cream is always a good choice).

• To bring joy with sensory stimulation, choose ways that honor the lifelong preferences of the person with dementia and bring comfort. Choose experiences associated with the holiday — songs, traditional foods, the smell of seasonal potpourri or spices, holiday stories or photos.

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ty and we all loved him. He was our — he was kind of like our heartbeat honestly, he was the personality of the team.”

He was the personality of the school, too, said Diane Dunham, a history teacher at Centennial. Despite never having Zach as a student, she knew him well during his time there.

“You knew when (Zach) was coming down the hallway. He would talk to anyone,” she said.

People enjoyed being around him.

On the field, Zach excelled in baseball and football, and earned All-American honors for both. Although he had a plethora of offers from Division I colleges for baseball or football; Zach wanted to play both. This narrowed his choice to two colleges: Arizona State and Stanford.

Zach’s heart was with ASU, Shannon said in the documentary, but pressure from his family, his friends and himself influenced Zach into choosing Stanford.

“The pressure was, ‘You don’t pass up Stanford,’” Shannon said.

At Stanford, Zach thrived on the football and baseball fields. But as he played through those first three years, he began to feel the effects of playing two sports at an elite collegiate level, while also meeting the academic standards of a college like Stanford.

When Zach took that step up from high school athletics to college athletics, Zach began to feel as if he was losing his passion for the game, his father said.

“Now all of a sudden, sports became a business,” Doug said in the Sports360AZ documentary.

Zach struggled with his mental state.

“After games, I was like, ‘I don’t feel happy, I feel relieved,’ but then I’m thinking about the next one, and I’m all stressed out again,” Zach said on the podcast “Untold with Jordan Simone” in September 2019.

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Zach Hoffpauir was a multisport athlete at Centennial High School and excelled at a variety of sports, including football and basketball. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/

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three years. Zach acknowledged that he felt the weight of those who were rooting for him, those that dreamed so highly for him and could not bear the thought of letting them down.

Then came Zach’s way out, in the form of the 2015 MLB Draft. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 646th pick of the 22nd round, Zach split time between Missoula, Montana, and Hillsboro, Oregon. Out of the limelight, away from the studies and the pressures around him, Zach found his respite and could focus on keeping himself at peace and playing baseball.

But within a year, he began to feel the itch for football again. So much so that he decided to pack up his bags and head back to complete his senior year and have one more run with Stanford.

He returned and won back his starting position at free safety, and had a strong start to the season before two concussions in back-to-back games ended his season and, ultimately, his football career.

Zach came back to Arizona, medically retired from football. He made his return to baseball in 2018, once more splitting time between Montana

and Oregon. It was not meant to be, however, as Zach would hang up the gloves for a final time and head back to Arizona.

Back home, Zach’s parents could see just how much their son was hurting underneath, and after his 21st birthday, he had a failed attempt to take his own life.

A friend steps in If it was not for his close friend and former football teammate at Stanford, Christian McCaffery, Zach may have never learned the real source for all of his mental health issues. McCaffery, a running back drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2017, was told about Zach’s condition and acted without hesitation.

“Christian McCaffrey saved my life,” Zach said in the podcast. “… he calls my dad and says, ‘I’m going to fly him out here. He’s going to see Dr. Prusmack, who’s the chief neurosurgeon for the Denver Broncos.’ I sit down with him for 15 minutes and he tells me I have Lyme disease. My dopamine levels were zero. My testosterone levels were almost gone. My cor-

tisol was through the roof.”

With the right diagnosis and the right medication, Zach was on his comeback trail. He began working locally, working with high school football teams in the Peoria and Phoenix area, including his old stomping ground, Centennial. This eventually led him to getting a coaching job with the University of Northern Colorado, coaching the safeties.

Then, COVID-19 came. Like so many others across this country and around the world, Zach was furloughed due to the pandemic and forced to return to Arizona. Once again, the sleepless nights began. While his mental state never got down to where it was before, it was enough to keep him up night after night.

One night of sleep was all he wanted. That one percocet, meant to be his release, turned out to be his end. It was May 14, 2020.

Soon after, the Hoffpauirs sent Zach’s brain to Boston University for chronic traumatic encephalopathy research where it was determined he had already progressed to stage two CTE. That research will be valuable to future generations. So will his legacy at Centennial.

“We remember things through stories, and we forget things when we take down the things that mean so much to us, we can’t tell those stories anymore. … I would hope that seeing (Zach’s) number, sharing those stories, keeping a record here on campus allows us the opportunity to not forget,” said Adam Larsen, the athletic director at Centennial.

At the Centennial event, Doug refused to let the pain of his family’s loss and the community’s loss bring down this night of celebration.

“It would’ve been great to see him here,” he said. “But I’m sure, you know, Zach’s looking down on us and know(s) that he’s been honored.”

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Saanvi Tiwary takes on relationship violence, bullying

BY MADISON PERALES Peoria Times Staff Writer

Around 26% of women and 15% of men experience sexual and physical violence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A senior at BASIS Peoria High School, Saanvi Tiwary, takes on the challenge to change this statistic through raising awareness one person at a time.

Tiwary is an advocate for interpersonal violence and prevention in teenagers. “Whether that’s gender-based violence, sexual violence, domestic violence or bullying,” Tiwary said.

The inspiration behind Tiwary’s journey of activism started a few summers back at an organization called Bloom 365. Tiwary attended its Pure Advocate Academy, which is held twice a year.

“It completely changed my perspective about so many things,” Tiwary said.

The first story Tiwary came across was a story from a Bloom 365 member who revealed violent and graphic voice recordings from a former partner.

“It really impacted me because that was the first time I’d ever heard something like that or met someone who was going through something so severe,” Tiwary said. “That story made me realize that if we don’t prevent the root causes from developing into something more severe, then it could become something like that.”

This story inspired Tiwary to become an activist and eventually led to her creating an awareness group at her school.

“I thought it was important to start something like this in my school because I was witnessing a lot of the stuff in my own community from my friends disclosing things like toxic friendships or even relationships to things in gener-

(Top) Saanvi Tiwary, a senior at BASIS Peoria High School, holds the City of Peoria Youth Leadership Award.

(Right) Saanvi Tiwary attends the NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assitance) 47th Annual Training Event in Orlando, Florida, that features inspirational speakers, dynamic workshops, networking opportunities, and engaging in self-care with colleagues.

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al, like really inappropriate rape jokes or bullying jokes,” Tiwary said.

Bloom 365 wasn’t just a one-time summer camp for Tiwary. It inspired her to get involved in the organization.

Tiwary’s sophomore year, she started off as a lead peer advocate at Bloom 365. She brought what she learned at Bloom to her high school by creating

a club. Then, Tiwary was promoted to regional director at Bloom. “I was in charge of recruiting more peer advocates across the United States,” Tiwary said. “We’ve also been trying to get this (advocacy) into other countries.”

Along with traveling across the nation discussing interpersonal violence at conferences, Tiwary has also been a part of governmental issues with Bloom. “A couple of months ago, we met with the Arizona Governor’s Office to talk about how to rewrite the Victims’ Bill of Rights so that it’s teen friendly,” Tiwary said.

Bloom isn’t the only organization that she’s a part of. The senior at BASIS Peoria is involved in other extracurricular activities, the main one being the Youth Advisory Board.

In Tiwary’s freshman year of high school, she became a part of the Peoria Youth Advisory Board. She assists the council by volunteering at youth-centered events, sponsoring team socials, and helping with holiday events that the city holds.

But that’s just the warmup for Tiwary. She’s also chairwoman for the Youth Government Day Committee.

This day is dedicated to creating a program for the younger generation in the area to help them learn about and potentially be a part of their municipal government.

Tiwary’s accomplishments don’t stop there with the Youth Advisory Board. “Last year I was elected to serve as a liaison,” Tiwary said. “That position required me to go to official city council meetings. That’s probably the highest position that I had in the Youth Advisory Board, and it was a really cool experience.”

Tiwary has taken on several tasks throughout her high school career.

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Local Jimmy John’s hosting breast cancer fundraiser Peoria Times Executive Editor

Jeff Walters has been touched by breast cancer.

“We tragically lost our sister-in-law, who was very near and dear to us, 20 years ago,” Walters said.

In honor of all breast cancer survivors and those who have died, Walters’ Jimmy John’s franchises in Glendale at 7708 W. Bell Road, Suite 105, and 18589 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 106, are hosting fundraisers on Sunday, Oct. 17.

“We had fundraisers for her while she was battling the disease,” Walters said about his sister-in-law, Kathy Hunter. “When we took over the two shops in Glendale, we wanted to give back to the community.”

After researching charities, he partnered with Bosom Buddies of Arizona, which is staffed by breast cancer survivors.

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throughout the month.”

Walters will donate an additional $25 for employees who dye their hair pink or dress in pink in October.

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“Breast cancer is really something that The lunch team at the 7708 W. Bell Road, Suite 105, Jimmy affects everyJohn’s store is looking forward to this weekend’s breast cancer body. Two of fundraiser. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Walters) our employees (who are siblings), their mother is a Peoria resident said. “I talked to the staff, and there is a lot of excitement. breast cancer survivor and one of our We’re donating $1 for every sandwich biggest customers.

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around Christmas. We want to give back to those in need or less fortunate.”

“I want to make it a success for Bosom Buddies,” he said.

A suburban Detroit native, Walters was introduced to Jimmy John’s in Michigan when the local franchise teamed up with the high school baseball team he coached to raise funds for the upcoming season.

“Not only was I a fan of their sandwiches, but I was also impressed with their involvement in the community,” he said.

“My sons, Nick and Zack, have worked for various Jimmy John’s franchises in Michigan and Washington state through high school and college.

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Sometimes it can take its toll.

“There are some days where I just can’t do it anymore and I sit here and I’m like, ‘I have 80 things this week.’ I don’t know how to organize this,” Tiwary said. “But honestly, I have a lot of fun doing all of these things. They’ve genuinely changed my life.”

While she believes she’s unorganized and can’t multitask, someone else thinks differently. Aaron Poggi, the director of student affairs at BASIS Peoria High School, said he believes her drive and passion is impressive and admirable.

“We think that she exemplifies what a BASIS Peoria student should be,” Poggi said. “She plans for these things and is very intentional in her day. Without that commitment, she wouldn’t be able to do the extracurricular things and maintain that balance.”

Activism is a great way to bring awareness to issues at hand, but it also comes with some pushback. “The first step is being prepared with research and going in there with confidence,”

Tiwary said. “The second step is compromising.”

Even though the pushback can be challenging, there are some advantages to putting your views out there in the world.

Tiwary was awarded the Billy Michael Award, which recognizes one student from each state who has represented American spirit and leadership in their community. This award allowed her to travel to New Orleans and meet other recipients.

“It’s another platform for me to keep talking about the things that I’m passionate about,” Tiwary said. “I’m obviously really grateful for a lot of those opportunities because, once again, they really changed my life and gave me some amazing and fun opportunities.”

Poggi added, “In my mind she is so many years more mature than her age.

It’s been on her heart even before she’s officially gone and done a lot of the advocating that she’s involved in now. I think that’s a testament to her compassion.”

Her commitment is impressive, but also encouraging to others around her.

“She motivated us just by her actions and commitment to not only be someone who cares about herself,” Poggi said. “But she wants to make an impact in the world around her.”

Along with this recognition for Tiwary’s hard work, she remains focused on the task at hand. Tiwary’s and Bloom 365’s goal is to educate at least 10% of teens across the United States about this issue by the year of 2030. Tiwary’s goal is a little bit more personal to her. “The goal is to help people who are close to myself and see that personal change within my community,” Tiwary said.

She hopes to see more people taking on an activist role and has some advice for aspiring advocates. “Just do it. It’s going to be hard talking to people who might be close-minded, but if you’re really passionate about something and you know a lot about it, just keep doing it,” Tiwary said.

Tiwary hopes the younger generation

takes away three things from her activist work. The first one is practicing respect, empathy, consent, kindness and peace within relationships.

“I know it can be hard sometimes but if you keep promoting those core beliefs and aspects within a relationship, it will nurture and grow into a healthy relationship,” Tiwary said.

The second important takeaway she hopes people understand is recognizing interpersonal violence in their own relationship or a relationship of someone who they know.

“If things get serious, make sure that you have those people by your side and make sure you have a safety plan as to what your next steps are going to be,” Tiwary said.

The last message Tiwary wants people to take away is don’t be afraid to confide in people you trust. Tiwary said, “We like to talk about reaching out for help being a sign of weakness, but it’s strength that you’re willing to go out and find resources and reach out for help.”

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I recently rediscovered a quote that resonated strongly with my followers on Facebook. It’s a quote by Deanna Wadsworth. “There are four things you can’t recover: 1. The stone after the throw. 2. The word after it’s said. 3.

The occasion after it’s missed. 4. The time after it’s gone.”

These four concepts are all saying the same thing about different issues.

Look before you leap. Think before you emote. Act before you react. Plan before you build. Watch your thoughts because your thoughts become words, and words become actions. As far as the concept timing, I suggest you don’t just watch time; watch your timing.

What we do and say in life has consequences, some good, some not so good, and some horribly bad.

We relate to this quote because we’ve

been there, right? How many times have we tried to chase and catch the words that came out of our mouths?

We spoke in haste, and then in our mind, we thought something like, “Oh no, I can’t believe I said something that stupid or that hurtful. When we tried, in our minds, to chase down and catch what we said in anger or haste, it was like running in slow motion, but we could never catch those words. Finally, we get right up to the point where we can grab our words before they reach the person, and then we trip.” My outof-body experience now was caused by my ‘out-of-mind’ experience earlier. Sound familiar?

Email and Facebook are even worse.

Why? Our words are written on paper or on the screen. There’s visible evidence of what we said. The more you try and delete on your side, the more the other party will share it.

Then there are consequences to consider after our actions. How often have I counseled someone wishing they could have one night back in their lives where they made an enormous

mistake based on immediate gratification or the heat of the moment? How many friends do we know who wish they could have one business decision back, one relationship ended, or one life choice made or not made? How many people do we know who missed an opportunity or an occasion that was right in front of them and they couldn’t see it? Mark Twain notes he had never seen an opportunity until it had ceased to be one. Why do we like that quote?

We’ve “been there, done that, and got the T-shirt.”

I like the country-western song telling a story about a guy who got into all kinds of trouble on a date because of his thinking. It’s appropriately called, “What Was I Thinkin’.” “I think you’re not thinking with your thinker. I think you’re thinking with your winker, you stinker.” I used to teach this when I was a singles pastor.

The problem with being impulsive is that it’s sudden. Likewise, the problem with being late is that it’s late. To know what to say or do, how to say or do it, and when to say or do it requires un-

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common sense because common sense is not too common these days. William Ward says, “Thoughts should be tested before they are transmitted. If our thoughts taste unkind, sharp or unfair, we should refuse to release them into the dangerous world of words.”

You might be asking yourselves, “It’s too late to take back our words or actions; what do I do now?” Here are a few suggestions to minimize the “roadkill” and do some damage control. If applied, this advice will significantly reduce your and their emotional clutter. Emotional clutter comes from decisions made or missed in the “would have, should have, could” of our lives.

First, forgive yourself. Then go and ask forgiveness of the offended party.

When and where possible, make restitution. Try and make it right objectively and tangibly. That’s not so much for them but you. Secondly, when initially tempted to attack, justify or hide, don’t.

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in disguise. Thirdly, learn from the experience. It is much easier to not get into a trap than to try and get out of a trap once you are in it. Self-control is just controlling yourself.

Jesus informed us to pray for uncommon sense every day in the Lord’s Prayer. “Lead me not into temptation…” Do you know what that means?

“Lord, help me to make good decisions today and help me not do something

stupid because, if given a chance, I will say or do something stupid.”

I hope this brief article empowers you to be more aware of the four things you can’t recover in this life.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Peoria Unified School District is hosting a career development night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25 at Cactus High School, 6330 W. Greenway Road, Glendale. This event is geared toward seventh to 10th grade students in the West Valley and their families.

The career development night will cover details about the wide range of college and career preparatory courses available to students who come to, or are already a part of, the Peoria Unified School District. Peoria Unified’s award-winning CTE programs include 25 career pathways, varying from automotive, robotics and welding to culinary and nursing.

Families attending the career development night will begin in the auditorium and will then move into booths in the cafeteria for program-specific conversations, such as programming, certifications, dual enrollment, and any other college and career preparatory programs that are available to Peoria Unified students.

Families who attend the event will also learn about Peoria Unified’s MET Professional Academy, which is a STEM academy, unlike any other in Arizona, that is specific to juniors and seniors wanting to pursue a career in medical, engineering, technology, bioscience or entrepreneurship. Students who attend the MET Professional Academy are treated like working professionals while solving real-world problems with local business mentors who help set them up for success in high-demand STEM fields.

At the career development night, a representative from West-MEC, a public school district that provides certifications for students in indus-

Career development night will cover the details about the wide range of college and career preparatory courses available to current and future Peoria Unified students, including Peoria Unified’s award-winning CTE programs covering 25 career pathways; the MET Professional Academy that covers STEM, bioscience or entrepreneurship based careers; as well as West-MEC that covers aviation maintenance, aesthetics and veterinary science.

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try-standard career training programs, such as aviation maintenance, aesthetics and veterinary science, will also share opportunities for students who are looking to enter the workforce.

Although the event is geared toward current Peoria Unified students, the CTE Department welcomes any families who are looking for top programs for their children to explore ca-

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Danny Marcel Holt Danny Marcel Holt Passed away suddenly February 1st, 2020, in Glendale AZ. Danny was born in Galveston Texas July 29th, 1952 to Edith "Francis" Shelton Holt and James W. Holt Jr. Predeceased by both parents, brother Randall, one sister Paulette, and niece Paula Kay Kring. Survived by Brothers; James "Al" Holt: Bigalow AR, Tommy (Joann) Holt: Port Lavaca, TX, sister; Leticia "Tish" (Earl) Fields: Houston TX, and nieces and nephews.

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Villages at Town Center (Z06-13A.1): Minor PAD Amendment Withey Morris PLC, on behalf of TruVista Holdings, LCC, is proposing a Minor Amendment to the Victoria Village Planned Area Development (PAD), to be renamed The Villages at Town Center. The Villages at Town Center PAD consists of one parcel totaling 7.38 acres. The proposed amendment would revise the PAD Standards and Guidelines to reduce the maximum allowable building height from 40 feet to 26.5 feet, increase the percentage of land reserved for usable open space from 13% to 15.6% of the gross site area, increase the minimum required parking from 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 3.76 spaces per dwelling unit, and reduce interior setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet from commercial uses.

The PAD is located on the southeast corner of Peoria Avenue and 75th Avenue. Published : Peoria Times Oct 14, 2021 / 42036 NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave., 2 nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P22-0018 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: Pavement Maintenance & Repair Master J.O.C. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: October 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times Oct. 14, 21, 2021 / 42047

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Peoria Sports Complex (Z93-16A.15): Minor PAD Amendment The City of Peoria is proposing a Minor Amendment to the Peoria Sports Complex Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning originally established in 1993. The Peoria Sports Complex PAD consists of seven parcels totaling 179 acres. The PAD is bounded by Paradise Lane on the north, Skunk Creek on the south, 77 th Avenue on the east and 83rrd Avenue on the west. The proposed amendment revises the regulations to be in further alignment with the Peoria General Plan, create uniformity of regulations between parcels where appropriate, correct scrivener’s errors, and update references within the document with current and factual information based on existing conditions. In addition, the refinements also include: 1. Eliminate utility maps from within the document, which is in keeping with typical and customary development practices.

This information remains available by contacting the City of Peoria. 2. Update the land use table to clarify symbology, add general use category names and notes to more clearly illustrate and identify permitted, conditional and prohibited uses within each of the parcels.

3. Clarify minimum building setbacks, along with perimeter landscape buffers and improvements to be better align with the Peoria General Plan and the Peoria Sports Complex Area Urban Design Plan (UDP), and reestablish uniformity between parcels as appropriate. 4. Refine architectural design principles to better align with expectation of the Peoria General Plan and the UDP. 5. Update signage regulations to be in conformance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. 6. Recognize garage parking is permitted and to unify / solidify regulatory requirements for surface and garage parking. The Minor PAD Amendment will be processed through case Z93-16A.15. Minor PAD Amendments are conducted as an Administrative Review unless a protest is received within the required notification period.

The notification period will end on November 1, 2021. If protest is received, the case will be scheduled for Public Hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.

Further information related to this request may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85 th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Published: Peoria Times Oct. 14, 2021 / 42046

PUBLIC NOTICE Peoria Sports Complex (Z93-16A.15): Minor PAD Amendment The City of Peoria is proposing a Minor Amendment to the Peoria Sports Complex Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning originally established in 1993. The Peoria Sports Complex PAD consists of seven parcels totaling 179 acres. The PAD is bounded by Paradise Lane on the north, Skunk Creek on the south, 77 th Avenue on the east and 83rrd Avenue on the west. The proposed amendment revises the regulations to be in further alignment with the Peoria General Plan, create uniformity of regulations between parcels where appropriate, correct scrivener’s errors, and update references within the document PUBLIC NOTICE with current and factual information

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based on existing conditions. In addition, Notice is given pursuant to ARS § 9-461.06(E,G) and the City Code of Peoria, Arithe refinements also include: 1. Eliminzona, that the City of Peoria will hold public hearings on the major amendment to the ate utility maps from within the docuPeoria General Plan according to the following schedule as described below: ment, which is in keeping with typical and customary development practices.

This information remains available by contacting the City of Peoria. 2. Update the land use table to clarify symbology, add general use category names and The following item(s) will be heard atand the Public Hearing: notes to more clearly illustrate identify permitted, conditional and proGPA 21-02: General Plan Amendment - Chapter 3, 4, 7 and 8 Update hibited uses within each of Text the parcels.

3. Clarify minimum building setbacks, A Citywith Initiated Major landscape Amendment that updates text within the following chapters of along perimeter buffers the improvements General Plan as follows: and to be better align with the Peoria General Plan and the Peoria •Chapter 3 - Remove erroneous Complex Area Urban Design Figure Plan 4 reference in Growth Areas section, and Sports renumbering exhibits.

(UDP), and of reestablish uniformity between parcels as appropriate. 4. Re4 – Update Peoria On The Go (POGO) section to reflect future expanfine•Chapter architectural design to principles to betdedalign service and address Network policies to reflect on-going ter withareas, expectation of the Transportation Peoria efforts toPlan expand service and trail networks within the City of Peoria.

General and fixed-route the UDP. 5.

Update signage regulations to be in conform•Chapter 7 – Update naming, goals, and policies to reflect successful ance with federal, stateorganization and local regureaccreditation of Peoria Fire-Medical Department, and adoption of their 2020-2025 6. Recognize garlatory requirements.

Strategic Plan. age parking is permitted and to unify / solidify regulatory requirements for sur•Chapter 8 – Update Table General and garage parking.

The 8-1 Minor PAD Plan Amendment Criteria to add “Reclassiface fication of Collector Road to Local Roadway deemed unsubstantial by the City’s Amendment will be processed through TrafficZ93-16A.15.

Engineer” soMinor that itPAD doesAmendnot require a Minor General Plan Amendment. Recase classifications deemed will continue to be processed as a minor amendments are conducted assubstantial an Administratment as before. ive Review unless a protest is received within the required notification period.

Further information relatedwill to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obThe notification period end on tained from1,the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development DepartNovember 2021.

If protest is received, ment, 9875 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Divithe case willN.be scheduled for Public sion at 623-773-7200.

Hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.

Published Peoria Times October 14, 2021 Further information related to this re- #42040 quest may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85 th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Divi-

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: GAME POINT REALTY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 8229 W Rue De Lamour PEORIA, AZ 85381 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Matthew Merritt Graham 8229 W Rue De Lamour, PEORIA, AZ, 85381 Published Peoria Times, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 417xx NOTICE (for publication) ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PSP ANTHEM LLC II The address of the known place of business is: 710 E. Desert Ranch Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086 III The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Christopher Lynch, 710 E. Desert Ranch Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086 (Please check A or B) B. [x] Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: (Please check appropriate box for each) Celia Homer-Lynch 710 E. Desert Ranch Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086 [x] member, Christopher Lynch, 710 E. Desert Ranch Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 41859 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WILDLAND REGISTRY, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 8613 W. Palo Verde Ave, PEORIA, AZ, 85345 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Rhonda Nichole Boren III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Rhonda Sledge, 8613 W. Palo Verde Ave, PEORIA, AZ, 85345, and Melissa Dawn Sledge, 6401 W Brown St, GLENDALE, AZ, 85302, M Published: Publication Peoria Times, Oct 14, 21, 28, 2021 / 42023

NOTICE OF BID NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave., 2 nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P22-0019 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: iHELP Program to Provide Overnight Shelter and Meals PRE-BID MEETING DATE: October 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: October 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Oct 7, 14, 2021 / 41727

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ORDINANCES The following Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on September 28, 2021 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2021-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249, BELLA PASA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council. "Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer. "City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona. City. "City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the "Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk. "Engineer" shall mean City Engineer. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages "Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District. "Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District. "Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution. "Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement. The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit: The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249 The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona des ignate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages Section 3. Determination of Need. In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District. Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done. Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property. Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made. Section 6. Officers Not Liable. In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed. Section 7. Annual Statement. The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto. Section 8. Statutory Authority. The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 28th day of September, 2021. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. 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http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2021-93 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-93 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249, BELLA PASA; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT: SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended. SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues. SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 28th day of September, 2021. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

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