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Peoria divided on budget override

However, due to override funding methods and spending that some residents find questionable, the bill has become a divisive topic.

It also allows the district to provide all-day kindergarten, gifted education, athletics, extracurricular activities and reasonable class sizes.

This override, if successful, will raise taxes an estimated $1.74 per $100 of assessed value of residential property.

In its literature, district officials also said if the override doesn’t pass it would be detrimental because staff would see pay decreases and the

BY STEVE MCCARTHY

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Peoria residents are casting ballots through Nov. 5, to determine if the Peoria Unified School District’s maintenance and operations override will pass.

If successful, the current 13% override—which provides about $27 million for the district—would be sustained. It would also infuse about $4 million for “people and programs,” according to the website. The increase would be used to fund safety—like counselors and behavior specialists and also increase all staff compensation.

Political signs encourage Peoria voters to say yes to a budget override. (Peoria Times photo by Steve McCarthy.)

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San Diego Padres pitcher Jacob Nix was scheduled to appear in Maricopa County Superior Court for a preliminary hearing Oct. 16, after he was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing for attempting to sneak into a Peoria home through a doggy door.

Nix was arrested, along with fellow baseball player Thomas Cosgrove, on Oct. 6. Cosgrove was charged with criminal trespassing as well. Nix was in town playing for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League. As of Oct. 13, he was not on the roster.

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Maricopa superintendent urges voters to make informed decisions of acquiring a project or projects.

When approved by voters, to pay for these projects, the monies are raised by taxation upon the taxable property within the school district for redemption of the bonds and payment of interest.

Budget overrides occur when voters in a school district adopt a budget in excess of their revenue control limit for the period of one year, two years or five through seven years. This allows a school district to spend increased funding on operating or capital expenses, depending on the type of override requested.

All these funding mechanisms require local voter approval because after all, it’s your tax dollars going to fund your local schools.

Please know that these issues are on

BY STEVE WATSON Guest Columnist

By now, voters in nearly half the school districts in Maricopa County have received ballots asking them to decide significant local public school funding questions.

Those same voters will have already received a publicity pamphlet describing what’s on the ballot as well as both “pro” and “con” arguments submitted by the public.

You may also have seen street signs or received postcards regarding the election.

School finance is complicated, but it’s important for voters to have the information they need to make an informed choice when they vote. You can also find the pamphlet my office produced for your district at schoolsup.org.

In this election, some districts are asking for voter approval of bonds, where schools borrow to finance infrastructure needs like classrooms and technology. Other districts are asking for a continuation of budget overrides giving districts permission to go above and beyond state-mandated limits on education spending per student.

Steve Watson is the Maricopa County School Superintendent.

In the case of a bond election, school districts are authorized to issue negotiable bonds for the purpose

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your ballot because they are important to your local schools and the education of the children in your community. Public schools are the backbone of our communities and their success depends on everyone’s participation.

I urge all voters in this election to carefully review the materials and to make an informed decision about education funding in their communities.

As Maricopa County School Superintendent, I play a significant role in administering these elections and cannot take sides urging you to vote yes or no.

I am proud to play my role in providing voters information and a choice about how their taxes are used, and I urge each and every voter to make their preferences known and return their ballot in the pre-paid envelope.

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Endless bickering is wearing American down

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

On the first Sunday in October, the Dallas Cowboys played the Green Bay Packers. The Packers won in a rout, 34-24, but that wasn’t the story.

The real news: TV cameras caught talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, an LGBT icon, watching the game beside former President George W. Bush, a conservative Republican icon, in Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ luxury suite.

Americans quickly jumped in to opine and everyone’s favorite pastime – having a national argument – occupied the ensuing days.

On Tuesday, DeGeneres defended her choice of suitemate on her TV talk show. She called Bush a friend and argued for kindness.

“I’m friends with a lot of people who don’t share the same beliefs that I have,” Degeneres explained, citing people who

wear fur as an example.

Her conclusion: “Just because I don’t agree with someone on everything doesn’t mean that I’m not going to be friends with them. When I say, ‘Be kind to one another,’ I don’t mean only the people that think the same way that you do. I mean, ‘Be kind to everyone, it doesn’t matter.’”

This won Ellen lots of applause from the “can’t we all just get along crowd.”

However, some of her fellow Hollywood elites weren’t buying it. Mark Ruffalo, he of Incredible Hulk fame, tweeted: “Sorry, until George W. Bush is brought to justice for the crimes of the Iraq War, (including American-lead torture, Iraqi deaths & displacement, and the deep scars – emotional & otherwise – inflicted on our military that served his folly), we can’t even begin to talk about kindness.”

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Me, I disagree with Ruffalo – just as I also disagree with DeGeneres.

The way the two of them frame the situation, it’s about kindness versus its opposite, nastiness. Ellen’s sunny take holds friendship and civility above all.

Ruffalo clearly would have preferred a duel – but not with guns! – at the 50yard line, or DeGeneres having made a citizen’s arrest of Bush for war crimes.

Not only are they both wrong, but their wrongness underscores why so many Americans are absolutely insufferable these days.

We have as a society lost our sense of timing – that there is a time and a place for everything, including important things like kindness, political debate and nasty confrontation.

Rather than the politically correct “be kind to all,” I wish DeGeneres would have said: “Sure, I’m friends with W. We argue over gay marriage all the time – in private, over a beer. But then on Sundays, we kick back and watch a little football.

Because that reminds us that we still have some things in common, like hat-

ing the new NFL rules about pass interference. You know, not everything in this country has to be about choosing sides.”

The endless Twitter wars, the gaseous bickering over every social issue, the sanctimonious Facebook diatribes about politics, the “you’re a moron” arguments at the water cooler seven days a week – those moments aren’t the solution to our current cultural divide, they are the problem made manifest.

When everything is conflict, humans follow their instinct for peace and tune out the fight.

I’m not arguing against arguing; I’m arguing that we argue, protest, fight and confront those with whom we disagree when the moment is right.

And then, at other times, we find common ground, moments that recall us to our shared values and shared loves.

I hear it all the time, how in 2019 “we have to choose sides.”

Maybe we do, but trust me on this: No one else wants to hear which side you’re on 24-7-365. Sometimes, the right answer is to just shut the hell up and watch some football.

READER’S VIEWPOINTS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Wake up, voters!

Editor: President Trump is not the problem.

Trump is crude, dishonest, criminal, a liar, obstructionist and lots of other despicable things you can think of.

But, he is not the problem.

The real problem is the United States Senate which enables all of Trump’s bad behavior.

The Republican senators who could stop Trump’s insane and ignorant ac-

tions are conspicuously silent. They follow Trump’s every dangerous whim like the frightened toadies that they are.

Also, the voters who “hold their noses and support Trump anyway” are also guilty. Once again, the solution is obvious and simple. The Senate must be flipped.

The voters must wake up to the danger they are putting our country in.

Gordon Burhop Peoria

How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338 E-mail: tscanlon@timespublications.com The Peoria Times welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The Peoria Times will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The Peoria Times will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the Times, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

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Growth brings more opportunities

BY SUPERINTENDENT CURTIS FINCH

Deer Valley Unified School District

It’s an exciting time in the Deer Valley Unified School District—growth.

With 38 schools covering northern Maricopa County from New River to Bell Road, our 367-mile school district boundaries encompass parts of Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Anthem, New River, Cave Creek and unincorporated sections of Maricopa County.

We are one of the largest districts in the state with almost 35,000 students and 4,000 employees. This area has something developers want—land. As we expand north and west, it will be important for all of our communities to work together to maximize the opportunities for our current and future students.

DVUSD has a 94.8% graduation rate, 94% attendance rate, 1-to-1 high school computer-to-student ratios and almost the same rate for the K-8 students. KTAR recently rated DVUSD as the No. 2 school district in Arizona and Forbes just rated DVUSD as one of the

top 50 businesses to work grams on our campusfor in Arizona. We’re the es and 25 more high only school district on that school programs at the elite list.

West-MEC campus near With 95% of our schools the Deer Valley Airport. being A or B and over DVUSD has options.

40% being A-Plus School There is a reason of Excellence Award DVUSD continues to winners, a long track resurpass our demogracord of fiscal responsipher’s enrollment report bility, Mandarin Chinese every year. Parents and at four schools, Internastudents are choosing tional Baccalaureate at DVUSD for their edutwo schools, two certified cational needs, and why STEM schools, and three not? Our teachers are flexible learning options Dr. Curtis Finch. (Photo courtesy actually certified in the Deer Valley Unified School District) (fast track, blended and subject areas they teach, evening), no wonder the and our academic track awards keep coming in. That’s not to performance proves it. mention our excellent sports, extracurThe next DVUSD elementary to be ricular, and fine arts options for stu- built is No. 31 from the 2013 bond isdents. sue and will be constructed to open for DVUSD’s five high schools have the 2020 school year behind the USAA 27 Advanced Placement courses and complex in the Union Park develop37 dual-enrollment classes with over ment between I-17 and 19th Avenue.

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It’s an exciting time at DVUSD! Come check us out online at dvusd.org and be a part of the exciting growth of DVUSD. Dr. Curtis Finch is the superintendent at DVUSD and can be reached at superintendent@dvusd.org.

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October 17, 2019

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BY NATALIE URQUIZA

colorful, eclectic home furnishings and décor, fine art, unique jewelry, apparel, accessories, kids’ gear, and culinary goods, with a focus on local, handmade, reimagined and vintage.”

There will be a grand opening starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 with food, drinks, entertainment and giveaways.

They will also be involved with Second Saturdays in downtown Peoria.

“We are going to participate and going to be a destination even though we are not on the route, we are going to be a destination for that evening,” Martinez said.

The store is mainly retail but with a studio that will host classes, events and workshops.

“We are partially corporate based with over 50 different vendors and artists,” Martinez said. “We are local vintage and handmade, that is what our fo-

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Welcome, everyone, to another edition of Business Briefcase, where we address all the great happenings in the local business world — whether it be openings, closings, construction and development, ribbon-cutting ceremonies and expansions, chamber mixers and networking events or anything else.

The Grand Project Shoppe is opening in downtown Peoria, Created by Stacy Martinez and Tracey Bentley, the Grand Project Shoppe is at 8217 W. Grand Avenue.

According to the website, “The Grand Project Shoppe is a retail storefront and gathering place for creativity where local artisans and vendors create and sell their merchandise. Shoppers enjoy our one-of-a-kind experience featuring

cus is here. We have a variety of things from vintage finds, we have jewelry and art.”

Also, the Shoppe host events that welcome everybody’s creative side.

“We host events here too, our studio is open to having parties, girl nights out, birthday parties, bridal showers,” Martinez said.

The shop is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays it is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Sundays and Mondays).

For more information contact the store at 623-248-6042, visit thegpshoppe.com or email create@thegpshoppe.com. Also, to stay alert on events and store sales, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce, hosts a networking breakfast from 7:30

to 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The speaker, Roy Nelson, will be covering new developments at Thunderbird in the new undergraduate program at ASU’s West Campus. Make sure you register for the event as it is $15 for members and $25 for future members.

To register for the event at peoriachamber.com/events.

Do you love Halloween and scary movies? The Harkins located at 16046 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, will be showing the 1978 version of “Halloween” in the spirit of the festivities. The movie plays at 7 and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31.

That’s all the briefs for this week.

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Chewy visits shelters and rescues Valleywide

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Chewy and shelter advocate Lee Asher have partnered with shelters across the nation to help animals their forever homes. Dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of pets, Chewy is donating more than $1 million in essentials resources and supplies.

With the holiday season doubling as the busiest time for adoptions, Chewy hopes to raise awareness of shelter animals in need and inspire adoptions in Arizona and throughout the country.

The multistate initiative kicked off in the Valley, when Chewy traveled to more than 20 shelters in four days,

including Sun Valley Animal Shelter, AZ Golden Rescue and Saving Paws Rescue, all of which are in Glendale, and Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue in Peoria. The shelters were chosen

by Chewy and Asher’s fans on social media. Other shelters were in Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Phoenix.

At each stop, Chewy provided beds, toys, food and treats. Asher joined several shelter stops and cohosted Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA’s adoption event at Walter Station Brewery on Oct. 11.

Chewy has a fulfillment center in Goodyear and is dedicated to supporting the local pet community in Arizona.

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Palacio a Swiss Army knife for Cougars

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Andrew Palacio is a do-it-all player for Raymond S. Kellis High School football The junior, through six games, led a 1-5 Kellis team with 49 tackles and 159 rushing yards. Kellis is part of the Peoria Unified School District.

On a thin roster – coach Stephen Hogg said during a mid-week practice the Cougars have 29 healthy players at the varsity level, far less than most of their 5A opponents – many players have to play both offense and defense.

Palacio even trots onto the field for most of the special teams’ snaps. Rather than a punishment, he appreciates taking the gridiron on every play he can.

“I don’t think it’s tiring because football is so amazing. I see it as a gift to be out there as much as I can. When I get home, I have to take a hot bath and I’m definitely sore, but I love it,” he said.

A desire to improve and versatility to play all sides of the ball, is one of the major factors for his success. Palacio began playing at 7. Strong and fast, he played several positions growing up and played quarterback on the freshman Cougar team two years ago.

As a sophomore in 2018, he was moved up to varsity to play cornerback, a position he had not played since middle school. Hogg remembers Palacio being aggressive to the point of detriment, playing up and challenging

Junior Andrew Palacio is a key player on both sides of the ball for Kellis football.

(Peoria Times Photo by Eric Newman)

receivers too shallow on cover three formations, or dropping too deep in cover two.

“From last year to this year he has made incredible improvement,” Hogg said.

Even that position did not last, though. Palacio normally plays safety, where he utilizes his strength and love of contact. He leads the team in tackles and helps call out assignments.

In the team’s first game Aug. 30 against run-heavy Barry Goldwater High, Hogg realized he did not need two safeties. He moved Palacio to outside linebacker, where he did so

well that he remained there for several games.

“It made a big difference,” Hogg said.

And, when starting quarterback Kalen Jordan had to miss time with a concussion, Palacio got the nod to fill in behind the center.

“I asked him Monday whether he could take snaps and play there, and there was no question, no concerns of whether he could handle it or not,” Hogg said.

Playing both sides of the ball, Palacio said he uses his experience as a quarterback to evaluate what he should do

for defense.

Now, Hogg is challenging him to become even more of an emotional leader.

As a junior, Palacio said he did not have seniority to speak his mind at first. However, showcasing his work ethic and talent each day in practice, he has gained respect from his teammates. He believes Kellis is trending in the right direction.

“We may have not won a lot, but we’re a better group,” Palacio said.

“We’re all listening to each other, and enjoying the sport, and it’s been a good year in that way.”

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Golf prodigy Ben Lorenz has sights set on Oklahoma

BY JAYDEN SORMANI

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Ben Lorenz has been in love with golf since he was 3 years old.

He recalled, as a toddler, taking his father’s VCR tapes of pro golfers and watching them repeatedly to learn the game as if they were his “own cartoons.”

They also allowed Lorenz—who is now a Sunrise Mountain High School senior—to create his own golf game.

“My freshman/sophomore year I was really small so I would have to rely on my short game and putting,” Lorenz said. “Then I started growing before my junior year, so I was able to hit it farther.”

His technique worked. He has earned the Division I state championship and a commitment to the University of Oklahoma.

Lorenz also qualified and played for the 2018 National Junior PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville.

“I didn’t play the best, but it was a good experience to play against the best

players in the country,” he said.

Previously ranked as ninth in the nation in the class of 2020, Lorenz is listed as 20th in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings. He’s kept a keen eye on the rankings but laid off a bit since he committed.

Lorenz’s older brother, Blake, won the Division II championship for Sunrise Mountain in 2017 and is a sophomore at Oklahoma. Lorenz intends to follow his brother to Oklahoma after graduation.

“It’s a nice little thing that we’re both going there but I didn’t make my decision only on him going there,” Lorenz said.

Coach Nick Rizer, who founded the Sunrise Mountain golf team in 1988, said Lorenz’s game stands out.

“It is leaps and bounds the best one,” Rizer said. “He’s got the total package to always compete. He would much rather people not know he’s a great golfer.”

Lorenz’s character shouldn’t be overlooked, either. Carrying a 3.9 GPA, Lorenz is planning to major in business or communications at Oklahoma. He said

Ben Lorenz plans to follow brother Blake to Oklahoma. (Peoria Times photo by Jayden Sormani)

the key to balancing good grades and sports is to merely get the work done and not procrastinate.

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ma, just like at Sunrise Mountain.

“Freshman year I want to jump into the top 5 and then hopefully help the team qualify for the national championship,” he said.

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the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. The park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more.

Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome.

Participants must wear an all-white or neon-color shirt. Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-400.

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9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

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

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

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

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-7737340.

Toddler Time

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

For information, call 623-773-7555.

Bingo

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

Steps for Eating and Supplementing for Peak Brain Performance

Dr. Timothy Gerhart will talk about Therapeutic Lifestyle Change to treat and prevent dementia during three classes.

Today’s class focuses on steps for eating and supplementing for peak brain performances from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Renovare Wellness By Design, 18969 N. 83rd Avenue, Suite 1. To register, call 623776-0206.

Songercise (Ages 1-5)

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

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Monthly Writers’ Group

Beat writer’s block, make headway on that blog, memoir or book and meet fellow writers from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. This group emphasizes the writing process and is screen-free, using only a

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Glow

Lasers, music and backlights will transform

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

Fall Festival Rummage and Bake Sale

Browse through a selection of jewelry, linens, household items, furniture, books, tools and more from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Sun City, 9849 N. 105th Ave. There will also be a bake sale with homemade pies and cookies as well as a sloppy joe sandwich lunch.

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It’s Only Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)

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

Sunday Family Night

Enjoy a family night with four 60-minute activity jump tickets, one large pizza and a pitcher of soda, all for $56. Buy a family night package for a 4 to 5 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m. session at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134.This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979400.

Crafting Sundays (Ages 16+)

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

For information, call 623-773-8650.

PAWS 2 Read

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

Ask a Master Gardener

Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County will answer desert gardening questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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Private Riding Lessons

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

Line Dances

Bring the family for fun free events and activities including James the Juggler, Deb’s Dragons, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, craft projects, food trucks, a scavenger hunt and book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. The class does not require a partner dancer.

Attendance is $5. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Girl Powered: Redefining the Face of STEM

The focus of this class in on toning muscles and building overall strength.The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623773-7436.

In celebration of International Day of Girl, students with an interest in STEM are invited to stop by Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe Street between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. for fun hands-on activities and giveaways. To register, call 623-7737556.

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Early Bird Jump

The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. Tickets are only $10 for two hours of jump time.

This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-400.

Distillery Tour

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

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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia as well as their disease stages, risk factors, current research and the resources and treatments available to patients with these diseases from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. To register, call 602-528-0545.

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Pool Tournament

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

Tai Chi Essentials

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

tion, call 623-773-7436.

Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Open Play

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

Busy Bee Crafters

This creative group meets weekly to share ideas and work on a variety of craft projects at 9 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)

Come play fan favorite games like Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub with other adults from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623773-8650.

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Zumba

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

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

Toddler Time embraces the energy of toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-7738650.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. For information, call 623773-8650.

Technology Classes: Basic Email

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-7555.

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

Free Ice Skating Lessons

AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages.

After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.

Sew Smart

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

Baby Steps

Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-7738650.

Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe

Thrifty Thursdays

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

For information, call 623-322-4100.

Shuffleboard

Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue.

For information, call 623-972-8372.

Grab Bag Bingo

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

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

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

For information, call 623-773-8650.

Toddler Time

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

For information, call 623-773-7555.

Let’s Speak Spanish!

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

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Pleasant Paddler Program

Enjoy a morning of kayaking at Lake Pleasant from 8 to 11 a.m. The journey begins in the Lake Pleasant Regional Park at the end of Desert Tortoise Road. Follow the “Pleasant Paddlers” signs. Kayaks will be available for rent. For rentals, call 928-4211288. For more information about the event, call 928-501-1703.

‘The Crucible’

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

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Country music festival comes to Peoria

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The first Peoria Country Music Fest launches at noon Saturday, Oct. 19.

Hosted by Pleasant Harbor, the city of Peoria and Dillon’s Restaurant, the festival features four bands, food trucks, a beer garden and bull riding at Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria.

Gates open at noon. Hillbilly Deluxe plays at 2 p.m., followed by Chad Freeman at 4.

Bull riding will be from 5 to 6 p.m. and 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Josh Roy plays at 6 p.m. before headliner Rob West takes the microphone at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults in advance, $20 at the gate. Admission for children 12 and under is $5. Parking is available for $10.

For tickets and more information, visit pleasantharbor.com.

The city of Peoria is a co-sponsor of the first Peoria Country Music Fest. (Illustration courtesy the city of Peoria)

Rob West is the headliner for the first Peoria Country Music Fest. (Photo courtesy the city of Peoria)

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Cardinals and Cigna celebrate breast cancer survivors

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Associate Editor

Thanks to a missed extra point last Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals survived a comeback by the Atlanta Falcons to achieve victory. At State Farm Stadium, 150 women could relate.

They are survivors.

These women are not only surviving, they are thriving in their victories over cancer. And joined forces not only to celebrate but also to educate.

The joint message: Check yourself, get checked, you might make a “crucial catch.”

A halftime show at State Farm Stadium featured 150 cancer survivors and “previvors” (individuals who have tested positive for a genetic mutation that places them at higher risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer). They performed with the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders.

Many of the survivors and previvors are Cigna employees, as this is the 10th year the Cardinals and Cigna are working together to educate the community about breast health and the importance of preventive screenings. The timing is key, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

She lived in Glendale for 15 years before moving to Peoria. She just celebrated her marriage of 25 years to her high school sweetheart — a crucial support, six years ago.

“I was diagnosed in June of 2013,” she said.

“I found it myself on a self-exam.”

She was stunned, because a mammogram six months prior showed nothing. Yet, at 42 with no symptoms, follow up tests confirmed she had Heather Jaeger of Peoria and her husband Chris Jaeger celebrated breast cancer. with other survivors at the Cardinals game. (Photo courtesy Cigna) “Your knee jerk reaction is to have a The West Valley was well represent- double mastectomy and be done with ed at the halftime show, with survivors it,” she said. “But my surgeon exfrom Buckeye, Glendale and Peoria. plained to me the type of cancer I had, the survival chance was the same if I A show of strength had a lumpectomy as a double mastecHeather Jaeger of Peoria is a pharma- tomy.” cist and clinical program senior managShe followed the lumpectomy with er for Cigna Medical Group. chemotherapy and radiation. “I chose

to work throughout all of my treatment which wasn’t easy,” she said. “But it was better for me to stay busy and engaged with work than take disability.

“I had teenage daughters, so it was important to have them see me go about my daily life ….and that it looked like things were as normal as possible.”

She is a veteran of two previous halftime breast cancer awareness shows.

The first was in 2013, when she was still undergoing treatment.

“It was amazing,” she said. “I was surrounded by people who were ahead of me in the journey so I was able to see that hope.”

She returned the following year, with a year of recovery under her belt.

“It was a great opportunity to show strength and hope to people going through what I had.”.

On top of that, it was wildly fun.

“It’s really exciting,” Jager said.

“You’re out there with the cheerleaders, people in the stands are cheering you on. It was a really fun experience.”

But there is a big, serious message behind all the joy: “We want people to be diagnosed as early as possible,” said Jaeger, living SEE SURVIVORS PAGE 20

Exercise can fight TMBS (Too Many Birthdays Syndrome)

BY DR. NICK HUNTER Guest Columnist

By far, the most common health challenge my patients face is how to remain active when a recurring injury slows them down.

Can you relate?

First, let’s talk for a moment about recurring injury.

Physical therapy makes an enormous difference to the quality of your life and can help you avoid pain and stiffness for significant periods of time and it lowers your risk of developing diseases like early-onset arthritis.

Frankly, physical therapy will never be a forever cure. (One where the issue isn’t going to return ever again.)

Think of it like cleaning your teeth.

You do it twice per day and you visit the dentist every six months to get them checked, but I bet you still get tooth pain now and again, maybe even a cavity?

That’s because it’s expectweakened core muscles ed for mechanical things and poor posture. like teeth (and lower backs, In fact, sitting and refor example) to suffer “evpeated bending and lifting eryday wear and tear” as a are the chief cause of most consequence of TMBS (Too chronic back pain.

Many Birthdays Syndrome, So, what’s the long term also not a real syndrome, solution? just real life).

Regular posture style exPhysical therapy, like the ercises to increase muscle dentist, does a great job of control using Pilates roukeeping you on the right Dr. Nick Hunter. (Photo tines and mixed with lots track — which means you courtesy Preferred Physical of yoga-style exercises to spend less time in pain and Therapy) make the muscles and joints enjoy more time without it. more supple and flexible.

The real long-term success at fighting One thing I must point out – there is a things like back pain is in what you do. huge difference between exercising and As in, the lifestyle changes you make, doing exercises. the exercise classes you attend, the type Pilates and yoga are exercises that get of exercise that you do or don’t do, you in good enough shape to be able to right down to the length of time you “exercise. spend sitting (even how you sit).

Exercising (running, swimming, golfChronic back pain is more likely ing, etc.) rarely make backs stronger. because backs aren’t made to sit with Physical therapy works strategical-

ly to help get you out of pain and put the muscles and joints back on the right track. Then it’s up to the exercises you’ll do to keep them that way (long term).

And is that a guarantee of remaining 100% fixed?

Absolutely NOT! However, it does give you a great shot at being active and healthy for a lot longer (without resorting to pills or surgery), than had you decided not to do those exercises.

Simply put, the answer to this obstacle is to be found in your long-term commitment and discipline to do the appropriate exercises for your condition.

Dr. Nick Hunter is the founder of Preferred Physical Therapy, 18301 N. 79th Avenue, Suite B122, Glendale; for more information, call 623-486-3333 or visit preferredptaz.com

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ple aware and to not put (testing) off.

“Know your body, don’t ignore anything suspicious.”

proof of the importance of checking yourself.

“There can be issues with reading mammograms. Especially for younger women, it’s important to do a self-exam. Any way you can detect it.”

‘It could happen to you’

The news we dread

Dawn Castillo, an implementation specialist for Cigna, has lived in Peoria for 40 years.

Two years ago, she got the news that most dread.

“I felt the lump,” she said.

“I went to my primary care and she sent me for mammogram and ultrasound which resulted in a biopsy.”

A few days later, a radiologist called with the bad news.

“I remember my heart pounding like crazy,” Castillo said. “I was in the office at my desk, so I found an empty conference room and took the call. He was giving me a lot of information, and I was trying to capture it all.

“I was in shock. You’re not sure what everything means.”

She saw a surgeon and an oncologist, and they came up with a plan. “Because the lump was close to the surface, they opted to start with chemo. The second phase was a lumpectomy. The next phase was radiology.”

She struggles to remember the dates of when things happened.

“One of the things I’m sad about is the chemo drugs sort of took my memory of that time,” Castillo said.

“I lost my hair, my eyebrows, my eyelashes. In the beginning, it was quite startling. Then you get used to it.

Dawn Castillo, a breast cancer survivor, and her husband Steve Castillo were part of the halftime celebration at State Farm Stadium for the Oct. 13 Cardinals victory. (Photo courtesy Dawn Castillo)

“Going anywhere was super easy.

You don’t have hair to fuss with, you don’t have to shave your legs.”

She says that what helped get her through treatment was “family, friends, peers, co-workers, prayer, my belief.

My faith.”

Though she is feeling good, she had a scare when she found another lump earlier this year.

“I was holding my breath again, waiting for the results.”

This time, the biopsies came back as noncancerous.

Before the halftime show, she was pumped up to be out at State Farm Stadium “spreading the word, making peo-

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Cynthia Donato is an operations advisor for Cigna who works from her Glendale home.

“That is a very good option to have, especially when you’re dealing with a situation like this,” she said.

A graduate of Sunnyslope High School, she has been working for Cigna for 13 years.

Cigna offers a program of financial incentives called “healthy rewards.”

Checkups are part of the program, so Donato thought she’d get some extra cash.

“I was going to my routine mammogram,” she said. “I don’t have any family history of breast cancer, so I thought it would be easy money.”

Instead, just before her 55th birthday, on Jan. 23 she had a radiologist tell her, “I found something.”

“It was a very shocking diagnosis and very scary,” she said.

“There was no pain, no symptoms.

It was by the grace of God the radiologist did a wonderful job. I would not have felt it. It was such a unique spot the technician did a great job in finding it.”

She went through four rounds of chemotherapy and 20 rounds of radiation, completing the treatment in June.

“It has been an extremely difficult year. I’m just so thankful for so many things. It’s the grace of God that got me through this journey,” Donato said.

She credits the support of her husband, Frank Denato (“he was my rock”), daughter Sherri Heiberg, mother Maria Mercado and sister Sandra Kobold. The latter went with her to appointments and was key to processing things. “There’s so much information that was being explained to you, and I was in complete shock.

“I was numb. I would not have been able to process the information and ask the right questions without my sister.”

Now, she is ready to help others.

“My goal is to get the awareness out there,” she said. “Initially, I was very quiet about it. It felt like it wasn’t me.

“I wasn’t identifying myself with cancer, ‘the c-word.’

“But as I have been going through this journey, I feel like I need to talk about it, encourage people to get that early detection.”

Two days before the Cardinals event, she was excited to be part of the show, and maybe even meet the great Larry

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Fitzgerald.

Mostly, she is eager to be part of the breast cancer awareness team.

“It could happen to you,” she said.”Don’t ever believe it can’t.”

A bad surprise

Kristine Cheney of Buckeye is a registered medical assistant for Cigna Medical Group in Glendale.

She’s new to Buckeye, moving there in March from Surprise.

She had a bad surprise, five years ago.

“I had absolutely no history of breast cancer, so that was the furthest thing from my mind,” said Cheney. “It was right after my 43rd birthday.

“My doctor said, ‘You know you’re 43, you’ve never had a mammogram.

Why don’t you have one?’”

She did it to please the doctor, and it was a good thing.

“We found the cancer on the very first mammogram,” she said. “I believe if I would have started mammograms at 40, it would have been detected (earlier).”

Soon after her breast cancer was discovered, she had a double mastectomy, then four months of chemotherapy.

She has had breast reconstruction surgery and sees an oncologist every six months.

Having come through as a survivor, she decided to quit being a paralegal.

“The amazing love and care I received gave me a passion to go into medicine,” she said. Cheney received a medical assistant certificate from Estrella Mountain Community College two years ago.

She says that helping her through her recovery was husband Brett Cheney (“he was my biggest cheerleader”), four children and eight grandchildren.

“I really attribute my faith in God,” she said. “It really helped get me through this.”

Cheney was part of the halftime breast cancer awareness event last year.

“Lots of smiling faces,” she said.

“Lots of happy people. Lots of hope and strength. People that were just radiating with victory.”

She was also selected to join in the pregame coin toss. “It was really neat,” she said. “You don’t realize how big these guys are until you’re next to them!

“It was an awesome experience.”

Her message: No matter how old you are, get checked.

“I’m in a group of breast cancer survivors,” Cheney said. “The public would be shocked to see the number of young women— even in their 20s — who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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GOby FIGURE! Linda Thistle ANSWERS ON PAGE 26

King Crossword ACROSS 1 “Lord of the Rings” actor Ian 5 Spigot 8 Jet forth 12 Cruising 13 Court 14 Baserunner’s goal 15 Locale for a 1920s “sitting” fad 17 Settled down 18 Kingdom near Fiji 19 Creators 21 “Carmina Burana” composer 24 Directory data (Abbr.)

25 Humorous utterance 28 Temporary gift 30 Scot’s hat 33 Illustrations 34 Flower of New Mexico 35 “I -- Camera” 36 Lingerie item 37 Physical

38 Vivacity, in music 39 Genetic letters 41 Ogler’s look 43 Jungle expedition 46 Romantic dance 50 Send out 51 Worm holder 54 Leftovers 55 To and -56 Writer Angelou 57 Wan 58 Evergreen type 59 Horse-drawn carriage

DOWN 1 Sword handle 2 Norway’s capital 3 Slender 4 Housefly larva 5 Pair 6 “You’ve got mail” co.

7 Verse 8 Drum major’s hat 9 Directing principle

10 Eastern potentate 11 Drenches 16 Standard 20 Pavlova or Paquin 22 Change 23 Central 25 Poke 26 Blunder 27 Beachcomber’s find 29 Top 31 Parisian pal 32 Name in China’s history 34 Calendar quota 38 Lullaby composer 40 Smartly dressed 42 Biblical verb suffix 43 Antitoxins 44 Iowa city 45 Dubious 47 Ark builder 48 “The Naked Maja” artist 49 Suitable 52 Anger 53 Piglet’s mom

SUDOKU TIME

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

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A big GAIN for families PEORIA TIMES PHOTOS BY PABLO ROBLES

Pioneer Park was the spot as Peoria’s Police and Fire-Medical departments met with community members on Saturday, Oct. 12. GAIN (Getting Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods) started in 1998 as a cooler weather alternative to National Night Out, which is in August.

The free event mixed education and fun, with face painting and kid-friendly activities.

1. A red tail hawk from the Fallen Feathers Rescue checks out the community at the GAIN event. 2. A burrowing owl from the Fallen Feathers Rescue watched over the crowd at the GAIN event. 3. Molhim Adam, 5, checks out some of the gear used by police officers during the GAIN event. 4. Alyssa Mick’sonney, 5, sits on a police motorcycle at the GAIN event. 5. Peoria Fire Cadet Jeff Henderson holds his nephew Ronin Shaw, 1, during the GAIN event. 6. Kay Aufil from the Fallen Feathers Rescue holds a Harris’s hawk at the GAIN event. 7. Oliver Knight, 3, sprays water with the help of Peoria Fire Cadet Dominic Noble during the GAIN event. 8. David Mueller, 4, enjoys the view from a helicopter during the GAIN event. 9. Anthony Jocinto, 8, sees what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a police car at the GAIN event. 10. Officer Zack Lekan wears protective gear as he is being attacked by Kuincee the dog in a demonstration at the GAIN event.

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Our tongues can build others up or tear them down CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Let’s start today with this thought from Frank Outlaw. Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions.

Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny! That’s great advice it you want to stand out by becoming outstanding in today’s world.

The key to this whole thought is in the first sentence. Why? It’s where everything starts. What was on the inside of someone is now released on the outside. Thoughts become words and those words set into motion life or death ultimately creating

either their destiny and legacy or sometimes someone’s else’s destiny or legacy. It’s scary enough our words can create our world. It’s even more scary that our words could be the start of creating someone else’s world also.

Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Our words can either speak life, or our words can speak death. Our tongues can build others up or tear them down.

An unchecked fire doubles in size every minute, positively or negatively.

Be careful how you talk to yourself because you’re listening. Others are listening too. It’s one thing to mess

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ourselves up. It’s another to mess up someone else’s life.

So, let’s speak words of truth that create life, not destroy life. In your speaking to yourself and others, learn how to use the power of words in a clear, truthful and accurate way. Become a wordsmith. What’s a wordsmith? A person who is an expert in the use of words such as a skillful writer. Wordsmiths can tell write truth or lies in order to influence us by cleverness and skill, but in this article, I’m talking about truth, not spin. Become a wordsmith to yourself and others by using truthful words in your self-talk.

It’s changed my life and it can yours too. I’m learning how to handle the power of words coming from thoughts in my mind that come out of my mouth. I’m not perfect, but I’m improving and ascending. Not only have I become a wordsmith, I’ve become good at “wordsmithing.” Wordsmithing means the making of changes to a text to improve clarity and style, as opposed to content.

Many times, it’s not what you say but how you say it that matters, especially in your self-talk. Quit talking ad infinitum to yourself. Learn life-giving, truthful mental wordsmithing in chatting to yourself and you will stop the emotional drama going on in your head.

Let me give you some examples of wordsmiths who have learned the power of life-giving, truth-based wordsmithing. These sayings are common knowledge, easily accessible by the internet. Just think if you started thinking this way and then speaking this way.

This thought is on the power of “thank you.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I’m late,” say, “Thank you for waiting on me.”

Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I’ve been to needy lately,” say, “Thank you for being there for me.”

Rather than saying, “I’m sorry to ask you for another favor,” say, “Thank you for helping me out.”

Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I made a mistake,” say, “Thank you for pointing out my mistake.”

Rather than saying, “I’m sorry, but I can’t make it tonight,” say, “Thank you for inviting me.”

Rather than say, “I’m sorry for being emotional,” say, “Thank you for loving me.”

Rather than say, “I’m sorry that I’ve been distant,” say, “Thank you for being understanding.”

If you are guilt driven this thinking, then speaking, could move you forward. Always accept responsibility, but never accept shame.

An unknown great mental wordsmith wrote this on grief. This quote has brought comfort to thousands.

“Grief never ends. But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It’s the price of love.”

Special thanks to my friend Pam Steele who lost her husband who gave me that quote.

Here’s our last life-lifting thought for today: “When someone is working hard to change, the worst thing you can do is hold them to their past.

Forgive them and help them transform.” In today’s world, so many are like hammers. When you’re a hammer, everything is a nail. Where does this start? In the mind and then out the mouth, many other fires.

Only you and I can prevent tongue fires.

So, there you have it. A key to ascending rather than descending. A key for unlocking destiny and legacy. Most of the problems we have in our life are caused by wrong thinking then wrong speaking. Surely the Lord has more for you than that!

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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October 17, 2019

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Statewide assessment results show some advances

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

On Oct. 7, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) released the 2018-19 statewide assessment results for Arizona public school students in grades 3 through 12.

The results, which highlight how many students passed the fall 2018 and spring 2019 AzMERIT tests, as well as other tests permitted in the statewide Menu of Assessment, indicate students have improved in 13 of the 22 grade-level and test categories.

In an emailed statement, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said she was “pleased to announce that our students have improved in 13 of the 22 grade-level and test categories.

“While assessment scores can always be increased, I would like to extend my congratulations to all of our educators and students for their improvement,” Hoffman said.

Students in grades 3 through 8 take an assessment in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics at their grade level. Those taking high school level English and math take “End-ofCourse” assessments that test proficiency in those subjects.

Overall, 41% of the 760,964 students who were tested on ELA passed. And of 748,178 students who took a mathematics assessment, 41% passed.

According to a comparison analysis by the ADE, when compared to the prior year, statewide assessment results show an increase in percent passing across both the ELA and mathematics

subject areas.

In the area of English language arts (ELA), all grade levels 3 through 11 experienced an increase in passing, except grades 7, 8 and 9. The passing level for high school students who took the ACT ELA, which was administered in Fiscal Year 2019 as part of the Menu of Assessments, was 29%.

The SAT ELA was also added to the Menu of Assessments in Fiscal Year 2019. Of the high school students who took the SAT ELA, 73% passed.

In mathematics, statewide percent passing decreased for grades 3, 5 and 6, while it either remained the same or increased for all of the eighth-grade test levels, including Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry.

The percent passing for high school test levels algebra I and algebra II in-

creased by at least 4%, while geometry experienced a 1% increase.

Overall, 33% of high school students who took the ACT mathematics passed in Fiscal Year 2019. But 80% passed the SAT mathematics assessment. Because both assessments were administered in Fiscal Year 2019 as part of the Menu of Assessments, no prior-year comparison data exists.

The ADE also broke down assessment results by grade level, subgroup, ethnicity and school districts.

At Peoria Unified School District, which includes several schools in Glendale, more than 26,000 students took assessments, with 42% getting passing scores on ELA and 49% passing standards on math.

For more information on assessment, please visit azed.gov/assessment.

Girl Scouts offer a wide variety of activities

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Girls Scouts of the United States of America are doing more than just selling delicious Thin Mints and Do-Si-Do’s.

The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) offers many programs for 20,000 Arizona girls.

There are new program opportunities in Maryvale, Glendale and the rest of the West Valley for girls to experience Girl Scouts through a series of four- to six-week after-school programs.

Many programs are low or no cost:

Build robots

Starting with the youngest Girl

Scouts, K-1 Daisies, can earn a badge in robotics. They’ll learn how to design a robot, build and program it and then test it in challenges and mazes.

Ride bikes 200 miles

Sedgwick is a competitive rifle shooter who used her Gold Award project to educate others on the positive impacts of youth shooting sports.

Kayak on a lake

Troop 7314 took on the 200-mile, eight-day community bike ride called the Tour de Sih Hasin, founded by Troop Leader Claudia Jackson. The Tour de Sih Hasin brings awareness to the mental health struggles Jackson witnessed within the Navajo Nation.

Kayak through Slot Canyon at Lake Powell; explore one of Payson’s many lakes by attending a camp session at GSACPC summer camp. Sign up for a camp session like Peaks and Paddles to travel to northern Arizona and climb, hike and paddle on a week-long adventure.

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Take to the sky at the Discover Aviation session at GSACPC summer camp. Meet the female pilots who are part of an organization called the Ninety-Nines to learn about navigation, aerodynamics and aircraft systems – and hop on a plane for a real-life flying experience.

Become a chef

Girls can master cooking and baking skills at one of the many GSACPC summer camp sessions. From cupcakes to sushi – get ready for a new family chef!

Build a rollercoaster Girls can earn a badge in mechanical engineering by building and testing roller coasters, race cars and gliders.

They’ll learn about defining needs, brainstorming solutions, building, testing and evaluating their ideas.

Travel

While participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls can enter to win and become a Cookie Pro for a trip to Orlando to go behind the scenes of the film industry. Throughout the year, girls can take on adventure and go on one of our incredible destination trips to places around the world like Peru, Greece and Italy.

Write and produce a film

Girls can sign up for the Camp Hollywood session at GSACPC summer camp, where they’ll put together a whole performance. From acting to producing, they’ll get to find their inner actress, producer and writer.

To learn how to get involved with GSACPC in the West Valley, call (602) 452-7040 or visit girlscoutsaz.org.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: RUSTY NAIL BUTCHER SHOP LLC II The address of the registered office is: 6044 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016 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: MEMBERS Hanna Pont and SHANE BROOKS 6044 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016,Published PUB Peoria Times, Oct 3, 10, 17 2019 / 23673

SUMMONS Person/Attorney Filing: Robert C Kozak Mailing Address: 3619 Crossings Drive Suite B City, State, Zip Code: Prescott, AZ 86305 Phone Number: (928) 4457140 E-Mail Address:bob @robertkozaklaw.com [ ] Representing Self, Without an Attorney (If Attorney) State Bar Number: 006699 , Issuing State: AZ IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF YAVAPAI Patsy Nickels Plaintiff( s ), V. Thomas Patrick Nickels, Jr. Defendant( s). Case No. P1300CV201900613 SUMMONS To: Thomas Patrick Nickels , Jr. WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on you with this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, 120 South Cortez Street, Prescott , Arizona 86303 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona's approved electron ic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov /efilinginformation. Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case. 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona , your Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service.

If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service , not counting the day of service. Requests for reasonable accommodat ion for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least 3 working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding . GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County o f YAVAPAI SIGNED AND SEALED this date:July 12, 2019 DONNA McQUALITY Clerk of Superior Court By:TFREY Published: Peoria Deputy Clerk.

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NOTICE OF BID NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave., 2nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P20-0025 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: Homeless Shelter Services PRE-BID MEETING DATE: October 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: October 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 10, 17, 2019 / 24560

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the Peoria Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona at 5:30 P.M. The following items will be heard at the Public Hearing: V19-05 McEntire Residence: A public hearing will be held to consider a variance request from Section 21-422 of the Peoria Zoning Ordinance for the McEntire Residence located at 7125 W. Canterbury Drive. The property is zoned Single-Family Residential (R1-8). The request is for a reduction of the rear yard setback from fifteen (15) feet to four (4) feet, and a reduction of the side yard setback from five (5) feet to four (4) feet for an existing accessory structure. Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 17, 2019 / 24835 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria Arizona 85345.

Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings 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- 7737200. Agenda items: Washington Event Center: Conditional Use Permit (CU1910) A request to obtain a Conditional Use Permit to allow a wedding and reception center within an existing suite located at 8291 W. Washington Street. If appealed from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council Hearing will be held on January 7, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for case CU19-10.

Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 17, 2019 / 24836 Pursuant to Section 21-315 of the Peoria City Code (1977 Edition), notice is herewith given that the Peoria Planning Manager will render a decision on the requested minor amendment as described below: Z02-03A.3 Pew & Lake PLC, on behalf of Bella Olivia LLC, is proposing a minor amendment to the existing La Jolla Groves/ La Jolla Landing / Bella Olivia Planned Area Development (PAD) to clarify the Bella Olivia Development Standards Table for multi-family. The side yard setback for multi-family development within Bella Olivia is being reduced from twenty (20) feet to fifteen (15) feet, and the interior side yard for multifamily uses adjacent to commercial uses is reduced from twenty (20) to ten (10) feet. The reductions are consistent with the side yard setbacks shown in the accompanying site plan approved as part of Z02-03A.2. Comments shall be received by the Peoria Planning Division prior to the close of business on October 29, 2019. Further information on this request can be obtained from the Planning and Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, Arizona, or by contacting the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 17, 2019 / 24834

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