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October 22, 2020

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Voters to decide school funding

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

NEWS..............2 Voting locations open this week around Peoria

Education is not cheap.

This is particularly true in Peoria and Glendale, where voters are being asked to approve more than a quarter billion dollars in school funding.

The Peoria Unified School District is asking for a continuation of a 13% maintenance and operations (M&O) budget override and a $125 million bond.

“We need to continue to support our local schools by voting ‘Yes’ on the Peoria Unified School District override and bond this November,” wrote Scot Andrews, president

Peoria Unified School District is asking voters for an M&O override and $125 million bond.

(Photo courtesy Peoria Unified School District)

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YOUTH.......... 18 Peoria Unified launches COVID-19 dashboard

BUSINESS.................7 OPINION...................8 SPORTS...................12 FEATURES...............14 YOUTH....................18 RELIGION................19 CLASSIFIEDS...........21

LD 21 debate on pandemic response, 208

BY BRIAN CANO SR.

Peoria Times Staff Writer

School vouchers, Proposition 208 and the state’s COVID-19 response were debated during the Legislative District 21 candidate online forum sponsored by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

The participants, Republican incumbent Kevin Payne, Republican Beverly Pingerelli and Democrat Kathy Knecht, seek to fill two House seats.

State Sen. Rick Gray, a Republican who is running unopposed, did not participate.

Moderator Arren Kimbel-Sannit asked

each candidate to highlight how they plan to help the citizens of LD 21, which includes parts of Peoria, Glendale and Sun City.

“As chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I get to hold the line against the terrorist groups who want to defund our police and leave us vulnerable to mob rule,” Payne said. “I’m an active proponent for real border security and an end to the flow of illegal drug crime violence that crosses (the border).”

Knecht said, “I have deep roots here in the West Valley. I was an elementary school teacher, a 12-year public school board member, and I was the president of the Arizona School Boards Association.

“I’m focused on strengthening our schools; ensuring that our seniors and our families have affordable, quality health care; and bringing high-paying jobs to the Northwest Valley,” Knecht added.

Pingerelli is a member of the Peoria Unified School District governing board.

“I will protect life, families and faith, defend constitutionally guaranteed rights for Arizona’s economy through lower taxes and responsible regulatory reforms,” Pingerelli said. “Expand school choice, as well as career technical and vocational training, improve SEE LD

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Where to vote around the West Valley

• Faith Baptist Church, 7233 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale.

• Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale.

• Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale.

• Lakes Recreation Center at Westbrook Village, 19251 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria.

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Early voting began Oct. 7 at seven Maricopa County locations. The only West Valley early voting location was Surprise City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise.

Vote Centers Oct. 22 - Nov. 3

Starting Thursday, Oct. 22, through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, the following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open (most locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays): • Arrowhead Towne Center No. 2076 (near food court), 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale.

• ASU West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale.

• Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson.

• Glendale Community College North Chinle Building, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale.

• Glendale Community College Stu-

Vote Centers Nov. 2-3 While many mailed ballots, in-person voting centers open around the West Valley this week. (Peoria Times file photo)

dent Union, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale.

Vote Centers Oct. 28 - Nov. 3

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 28, through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, the following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open (most locations

are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays): • Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

• Church Of Jesus Christ, 9543 W. Jomax Road, Peoria.

• Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, the following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open: • Cactus High School, 6330 W. Greenway Road, Glendale.

• Cotton Lane Community Church, 6240 N. Cotton Lane, Waddell.

• Glendale Christian Church, 9661 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale.

• Lifeway Church, 18926 W. Latham Street, Buckeye.

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and CEO of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, in a letter of support published in the informational pamphlet.

“Both issues support our community’s important education needs without raising taxes. These resources are critical to excellence and the education of tomorrow’s leaders and business owners.”

Robert W. Heidt Jr., president and CEO of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, seconded that.

And Lisa Copley, a real estate professional, stressed the return on investment.

“While reality TV glamorizes home remodels, the truth remains that vibrant local schools have some of the greatest impact on a home’s value,” Copley wrote. “According to the National Association of REALTORS, ‘25% of home buyers listed school quality and 20% listed proximity to schools as deciding factors in their home purchase.’

Strong schools reduce crime and help protect our quality of life.”

The Peoria Unified School District, which has schools in Glendale and Peoria, and Glendale Union High School District both received strong support.

But, against multiple letters from parents and elected officials, there were two letters opposing the Peoria Unified override request.

“This is the fourth time Peoria Unified School District has come to us asking for more money,” wrote Corrine Haynes, who identified herself as a retired teacher, who urged voters to reject the requests.

“Yet their achievement scores still remain poor with 70% of our 11th graders unable to pass the state reading test.

Poor performance does NOT result from lack of funding. It is not true that our schools are underfunded—quite the contrary. ... Until our concerns are answered, and we see actual proof of a rigorous curriculum that fosters skilled, informative, critical thinkers that can navigate successfully in this complicated world, stop asking for more money and start creating a better path forward.

That would give me a reason to support an override!”

The other letter urging voters to reject the override came from Rick Gutridge, a PUSD advisory committee member.

Gutridge wrote he was upset a 12%

override—rather than 13%—was not put on the ballot.

The smaller request, he said, “was intended to show that PUSD was willing to make a small sacrifice alongside district families who’ve taken cuts in their income due, or lost their jobs entirely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advisory Committee and Governing Board majority refused to consider this simple gesture, this reasonable option.

They’ve made it clear that their wants and needs are more important than those of district families and small businesses, who are in no position to fund anything beyond their own essentials.”

Gutridge and Haynes also wrote letters opposing the PUSD $125 million bond request.

PUSD voting history

According to information provided by PUSD, “If approved, the M&O override continuation would continue to provide $28 million of additional funding each year to fund health care professionals, physical education, arts education, music, chorus and assistant principals on district campuses.”

Voters approved the current 13% override in 2015.

But an increase to 15% narrowly failed last fall.

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

If approved, the override will result in an estimated average annual tax rate

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

According to PUSD, the $125 million bond would pay for: • Renovation and essential and critical improvements at existing schools and support centers.

• Implementation of safety features at all school sites.

• Replacement of student and staff computer devices, servers and technology infrastructure.

• Replacement of student transportation vehicles including special education and activity buses.

• Acquiring land for future construction of a new high school.

GUHSD

The voters of Glendale Union High School District will decide on a $130 million bond. The district has nine high schools in Glendale and Phoenix.

According to the bond information pamphlet, the $130 million is to be used at GUHSD for constructing and renovating school buildings, purchasing transportation vehicles, improving school grounds and purchasing furniture, equipment and technology.

The GUHSD pamphlet includes letters of support from elected officials, groups and parents.

No letters of opposition were submitted.

School boards

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

A robust field of nine candidates will fight for three Peoria Unified School District governing board seats.

Linda Busam, Rebecca Hill, C.J. Williams, Kirk Hobbs, Davita Solter, Kacie Franklin, Bill Sorensen, Devon Updegraff-Day and David Sandoval are battling for the three PUSD board seats.

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LD 21 FROM PAGE 1

the quality of education in our district schools and create more high-paying jobs.”

Arizona Clean Elections sponsored online debates for positions across the state. The LD 21 forum, in early September, was one of the first.

The candidates were asked to address the Legislature’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I would like to see us come back and do a special session. I’m upset that we haven’t done so yet,” Payne said. “Back in 2002, when the law was written to start this emergency status, that the governor has taken, it wasn’t defined really well as to what constituted an emergency, so I would like to clarify that a little bit.”

Knecht, the lone Democrat, was asked how she felt about the Republican-led House’s response to the pandemic.

“The leaders of this community should get together and come together and do some problem solving on behalf of the people of Arizona,” Knecht said.

“It shouldn’t matter if it’s Republicans or Democrats who decide to call a special session, I think true leaders recognize that now is the time to step up and work together in a bipartisan way.”

Pingerelli seconded that.

“I do agree that we should go back into special session,” Pingerelli said.

“I know people are afraid to open businesses back up. ... I think that (Legislature) should get back and actually get done and finish things out strong.”

Arren Kimbel-Sannit moderated the LD 21 online debate featuring Republican incumbent Kevin Payne, bottom right, Republican Beverly Pingerelli, left, and Democrat Kathy Knecht.

(Image courtesy Arizona Clean Elections)

Proposition 208 Kimbel-Sannit asked each candidate about Proposition 208, the proposed 3.5% income tax surcharge that would apply to individuals making $250,000 or more or married couples making $500,000 or more. The revenue from the 3.5% income tax will be distributed to teachers and classroom support staff salaries, according to azsos.gov.

“I’m definitely not a supporter (of) Prop 208,” Payne said. “That raises taxes on the so-called wealthy and it also raises taxes on the small businesses. It excludes business corporations, but it hits small businesses.”

Payne continued, “We have managed to fund school funding a tremendous amount, billions of dollars. In

fact, the largest expenditure we have in our budget is for education, and we’ve managed to do that without raising any taxes at all.”

Pingerelli agreed.

“I do not support 208; it will hurt small businesses. And then just to let you know that $4.6 million is coming in to support 208, from outside the state, so I don’t think that’s correct,” Pingerelli said.

“The thing is not to just look at the money, but to look at what we’re getting for the money that we’re spending. In Peoria, 70% of our 11th graders can’t pass the English language, AzMerit (tests). So in order to get those educated students, we’re going to have to change things around,” she said.

Knecht disagreed, saying Prop 208 is fundamental in attracting businesses to the Northwest Valley, which attract younger workers with younger families.

“I do support Invest in Ed because the Legislature has offered no alternative,” Knecht said. “Arizona’s teachers are among some of the lowest paid in the nation.

“I long for the day that we don’t have to ask our local taxpayers to tax themselves to pay for their local schools, especially when those local schools are responsible for raising their property taxes, lowering crime rates, making healthy communities and preparing kids for our workforce,” Knecht added.

With ballots mailed, voting continues this week

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

According to Maricopa County, “more than 500,000 completed ballots have already come into our Elections Department.”

Early ballots were mailed starting Wednesday, Oct. 7.

For the Nov. 3 election, voters have three options: • By mail — The recommended deadline to mail back an early ballot is Oct. 27.

• In person — Voters can drop off signed early ballot packets at any Vote Center or secure ballot drop box through

Nov. 3.

• Drop box — Maricopa County voters can drop off signed early ballot packets from their cars at contactless drive-thru drop boxes. Drive-thru locations are open Oct. 24 and Oct. 31Nov. 3.

For voting center locations, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace.

All voting locations will follow strict physical distancing and cleaning guidelines, according to the county.

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

To check early ballot voting status and more, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/elec-

tions.

Peoria ballots will allow residents to vote on the presidential race as well as U.S. Senate and House of Representatives races.

In the much-publicized U.S. Senate race, incumbent Sen. Martha McSally is challenged by Democrat Mark Kelly.

In the 8th Congressional District, which stretches from Goodyear to New River, including part of Glendale and Peoria, incumbent Republican Debbie Lesko is challenged by Democrat Michael Muscato, a newcomer to politics who owns a gym in Glendale.

Muscato and Lesko both live in Peoria.

In the 7th Congressional District, which includes part of Tolleson and Glendale, Ruben Gallego, the Democrat incumbent, faces a challenge from Republican Josh Barnett.

“As a business owner and family man, I have witnessed the corruption and disregard for our Constitution that is eroding liberty in our country,” Barnett says on his campaign website.

Gallego is the heavy favorite, after winning the 2018 election with more than 85% of the votes. Gallego was first elected to Congress in 2014 and reelectSEE VOTING PAGE 5

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PUSD explains bond, override

VOTING FROM PAGE 4

Peoria Times Staff Writer

State races

BY BRIAN CANO SR.

On Oct. 7, Peoria Unified School District officials presented a “Ballot Breakdown” virtual information session.

The district is requesting voters approve a bond and budget override continuation on the Nov. 3 ballot.

PUSD Superintendent Jason Reynolds and Chief Financial Officer Michelle Meyers shared financial information related to ballot initiatives.

On May 28, the PUSD governing board approved a bond election to address the current 13% override and $125 million “critical needs bond.”

PUSD voters first approved a 10% override in 1996 and renewed in 2001, 2006 and 2012. In 2015, voters approved a 13% override.

Voters narrowly rejected an override request in 2019.

“The maintenance and operation, or ‘MO budget,’ is where most of the dayto-day expenditures take place for the district,” Meyers said.

According to Meyers, the current override provides over $29 million in additional funding for the maintenance and operations (M&O) budget each year for health care professionals, physical education, arts education, music, chorus and assistant principals.

“Typical budgeted expenditures include salaries, employee benefits, supplies, utilities, maintenance, transportation, fuel costs, and miscellaneous expenditures that are not of a capital nature,” she said.

Meyers said if passed, bond funds will be used to provide critical district-wide improvements to instructional and operational buildings at existing schools and acquire land for the future construction of a new high school.

“The committee recommended that the bond also include technology board computer replacements for students and staff in network upgrades,” Meyers said.

Meyers said the override authorization lasts for seven years and phases out over the last two years if not renewed.

Meyers noted PUSD’s budget, de-

tailed initiative financial analysis and a decade of financial information is posted on the district’s website.

Reynolds commented on the importance of the two ballot initiatives.

“The M&O override is people and programs, and the bond is our buildings, our buses, our technology, land, those kinds of things,” Reynolds said. “... If the bond passes and the M&O does not, then we’re able to provide a lot of things. But we have less people and programs.

PUSD Superintendent Jason Reynolds provided financial information related to ballot initiatives during an online meeting (Image courtesy PUSD)

“Those two are connected very closely and are both important to our community.”

If the override fails, Meyers said, “We would be planning to reduce our maintenance and operations budget by $10 million in fiscal year 2022. We then have to reduce our budget again, in fiscal year 2023, another $10 million for a total of $20 million.

“In fiscal year 2024, which would be year eight, the override would be fully phased out and there would be no additional funding, and we would have a $30 million reduction.”

Peoria Unified School District has 42 schools, with 37,000 students and 4,000 employees. For more information on the bond and budget override, visit peoriaunified.org/domain/62.

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Ballots in the mail

ed in 2016, with 75% of the votes in those two elections.

Nearly 78% of Maricopa County’s nearly 2.5 million registered voters have requested a ballot in the mail.

The Elections Department is also adding new, drive-thru drop boxes in the parking lots of sport stadiums across the county. Voters will be able to return completed ballots in their signed and sealed green affidavit envelope from their vehicles. Trained staff will work at all drive-thru drop boxes and will deliver the sealed envelopes to the Elections Department nightly, tracking the chain of custody and keeping ballots secure.

Drive-thru drop box locations are open Oct. 24 and Oct. 31-Nov. 3.

“Maricopa County has been providing every voter with the option to request a ballot in the mail since 1996. We have layers of oversight to ensure only valid ballots are counted,” said Rey Valenzuela, director of early voting and election services with the Maricopa County Elections Department. “We plan to make sure that no matter what option voters choose, it’s safe, accessible and secure.”

Find sites and hours of operation at locations.maricopa.vote.

Peoria residents will also vote on state representatives.

In Legislative District 20, Democrat Douglas Ervin challenges incumbent Arizona Sen. Paul Boyer, a Republican.

Republican incumbents Shawnna Bolick and Anthony Kern and Democrat Judy Schwiebert battle for the two Arizona House of Representatives seats.

In Legislative District 21, Republican incumbent Kevin Payne, Republican Beverly Pingerelli and Democrat Kathy Knecht are battling for two House of Representatives seats. Incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Gray is not opposed.

In state District 22, on the ballot for reelection is Sen. David Livingston, a Republican challenged by Democrat Sarah Tyree.

Incumbents Frank Carroll and Ben Toma are on the Republican ballot for the District 22 House of Representatives seats, with Wendy Garcia and Mary “Kathleen” Honne Democrat challengers.

In state District 29, on the ballot for reelection are Democrats Richard Andrade and Cesar Chavez, facing challenges from Republicans Billy Bragg and Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti for two Arizona House of Representatives seats.

Incumbent Martin Quezada, a Democrat, is challenged by Republican John Wilson for Election signs are at most major intersections, urging votes the District 29 Arizona Senate for local, state and national races. (Peoria Times photo by Olivia position.

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General plan, charter amendments on November ballot Formally known as Proposition 445, the plan proposes a mix of development, open space and parks for Peoria’s future.

According to the ballot, “This proposal is the culmination of more than two years of work with residents, schools, state and regional leaders and planning agencies to ensure a well planned city that continues to be a great place to live, work and recre-

ate.”

To view the proposed plan, visit peoriaaz.gov/planning (click on “General Plan Update 2040”).

Several Peoria charter amendments will also be on the ballot: • Proposition 446, excluding partial terms, due to filling a vacant seat, from counting toward term limits for the mayor of Peoria and city council members.

• Proposition 447, increasing the time limit for filling a vacant seat on council from 15 days to 30 days.

• Proposition 448, clarifying that if only two candidates officially qualify for the ballot, only a general election will be held and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the general election will be declared elected.

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Peoria residents will vote on several city issues, including an update of the Peoria general plan.

Ballots will ask voters if they approve “the PlanPeoriaAz 2040 General Plan which will be valid for a period of not to exceed 10 years.”

An update of the Peoria general plan has been in the works since 2018.

LOCATIONS

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From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, the following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open: • Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church, 7201 W. Beardsley Road, Glendale.

• Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear.

Drop box locations—no in-person voting. Most accept drop-offs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed weekends: • Glendale City Hall, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale.

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City, Peoria Chamber helps small businesses during pandemic

BY MARY GRACE GRABILL

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce operates as an advocate for area businesses, especially small businesses, which was crucial as many were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the economy.

Scot Andrews, the chamber’s CEO and president, stressed that the chamber’s business members were hit very hard by the pandemic. While the chamber initially lost business members during the onset, it has been able to get 90% of its members back during the past few months.

The stock market hit a record high in February, driven by a strong economy and record-low unemployment, but tum-

bled 35% from February 20 to March 23, adjusting for the expected change the pandemic would have on economic growth. A fast-growing stock market decline lasted until April 7.

The market’s sell-off weighed heavily on consumer confidence and negatively impacted most businesses, especially small, family-owned businesses. Andrews explained that the pandemic combined with current laws and regulations to create an environment in which small businesses struggled to adapt. For example, Andrews cited lease and landlord covenants, conditions and restrictions that restricted businesses from utilizing outside space when the pandemic made operating indoors extremely limited.

The city of Peoria stepped in to help small businesses that suffered during the

pandemic.

The city also organized a Small Business Task Force, providing “outreach and immediate support,” for small businesses during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, in March the task force supplied banners businesses could use to show if they were open and how they were open (virtually, via delivery, adjusted hours, etc.), which helped customers adjust and continue to support these businesses.

“The city of Peoria, led by our Mayor (Cathy Carlat) and the Small Business Task Force, have made a large positive impact with the (area) businesses,” Andrews said.

Regarding federal and state assistance, Andrews said, “While the initial funding and support was good, the criteria for

opening or closing businesses was suspect and not equitable across businesses.

Thus, businesses were unduly burdened to close when others stayed open.”

Andrews further explained that small businesses remain at a disadvantage.

“Small businesses are burdened by significant startup costs, taxes and regulations. The margin of error is small, and their ability to adapt to unprecedented economic conditions is not fully in their control,” Andrews said.

He urged Peoria residents to help these businesses by shopping locally, buying gift cards and liking Facebook pages.

Despite the pandemic, Andrews hopes to create an environment in which Peoria is viewed as “the gold standard for unprecedented growth environment for small business startups.”

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Vote ‘yes’ on Peoria Unified District override and bond

BY MATT BULLOCK, JILL MELARAGNI, ANNETTE MCCARTY AND JESSICA GONZALEZ Peoria Times Guest Writers

Quality schools help protect your property values, reduce crime and attract jobs and economic opportunities.

This election cycle, voters living in the boundaries of the Peoria Unified School District have the opportunity to support our quality schools and their positive impact on our community by voting “yes” on the district’s override and bond initiatives.

Voters without school-age children may wonder why they should support the override.

Voting “yes” on the override and bond initiatives will not increase the tax rate. And ultimately, everyone benefits from excellent local schools. Our schools contribute to making our area a vibrant, desirable place to live and locate a business.

A 2018 study by Realtor.com showed 73% of recent homebuyers indicated school boundaries were important to their search for a new home. Of those, 78% compromised on home features, such as a garage, large backyard, updated kitchen or desired number of bedrooms, in order to purchase a home in their desired school boundaries.

Peoria Unified schools are critical to our community’s ability to attract jobs and train our future workforce. It’s one of the reasons the override and bond initiatives have been endorsed by the chambers of commerce in both Peoria and Glendale.

Peoria Unified is ranked sixth of more than 600 school districts in Arizona, according to niche.com, a website that rates schools across the country based on more than 100 million reviews and 200,000 in-depth profiles.

Contributing to the district’s ranking is a 95% high school graduation rate, well above Arizona’s average high

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school graduation rate of 78%.

In addition, Peoria Unified has higher test scores in math, English/language arts and science than the state average.

And the district boasts one of the top career and technical education programs in the state.

Peoria Unified puts your tax dollars to work where they matter most—in the classroom. Peoria Unified has per pupil administrative costs well below average. It is one of the largest districts in the state and one of the most fiscally responsible—with a budget of $8,845 per student, compared to the state average $10,928.

What do the bond and override fund?

Peoria Unified has had a voter-approved override in place for more than 23 years. The maintenance and operations override on the November ballot continues that funding, which provides:

• 100% of teacher salaries for all-day kindergarten.

• 84% of school athletic and extracurricular programs.

• 53% of band, music and art programs.

• 96% of salaries for school nurses.

• 57% of the salaries for PE teachers.

• 100% of school gifted programs.

• 12% of specialized reading programs.

The critical needs bond provides funding for roof repairs, restroom renovations, and heating and air conditioning units. The bond also invests in technology, replaces aging buses and acquires land for a future high school to accommodate ongoing growth.

Please join us by voting “yes” to maintain our property values, protect our quality of life, attract jobs and train our future workforce.

For more information on the Support Peoria Students PAC, visit supportpeoriastudents.com.

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As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on schedules, blowouts prevail

BY BRANDON JONES Cronkite News

Cactus High lost its first game of the football season by 41 points (to Sunrise Mountain, 48-17)—then won its second game by 43 points, shutting out Peoria High.

Ironwood High, meanwhile, has rolled to a 3-0 record, with blowout scores of 42-10, 47-6 and 42-0.

Ironwood and Cactus were not alone, as in the first weeks of the high school football season, high school football has seen a high volume of blowouts.

Twenty-five out of 34 matchups in the first two weeks in the 6A conference have been won by at least 17 points.

You can probably blame the pandemic.

Week two saw multiple head-scratching beatdowns, including Chandler’s 64-0 shutout of Pinnacle, Liberty’s 30-0 shutout of Red Mountain and Hamilton’s 64-22 smackdown of Perry. Pinnacle and Perry were 2019 state quarterfinalists in the Open Division and 6A conference, respectively, and Red Mountain came up six points short of the 2019 6A Conference state title.

Hamilton blanked Centennial, 42-0, in the opening week, less than a year after they only defeated the Coyotes by nine points in the 2019 Open Division state quarterfinals.

The Coyotes bounced back the second week with a 37-0 defeat of Mountain Pointe, but Centennial coach Richard Taylor believes his team was well behind other teams in terms of preparation.

“We just haven’t had enough time,” Taylor said. “We didn’t have summer practice, we didn’t have spring practice, we didn’t have seven on seven, and we were shut down a lot in the summertime. That wasn’t the case for all teams. I think Mountain Pointe was in the same kind of position that we were (in) because we still weren’t very good (against them). We were still making

son said. “Of course, we went like nine weeks without football. From the weight room perspective, and the conditioning and running (perspective), we got a lot of foundation. At that time, that kind of just continued on through because we really got to use a football toward the end of the summer.”

Offseasons looked different among schools because every district has its own timetable about how to phase in football. Although some started the first week of June, others Although masks were mandatory, not everyone chose to wear them started much later. at Cactus High School’s game against Sunrise Mountain.

And the COVID-19 (Photo by Edwin Perez/Cronkite News) pandemic continues to be an ongoing issue. lots of mistakes. But things kind of fell At least 12 Arizona high schools have into place, even though we were mak- had to cancel games since the start of ing mistakes, and that there was defi- the season, including most recently nitely improvement from week one.”

San Tan Foothills High School, after a Taylor also believes that “without a cluster of COVID-19 cases were disdoubt,” lack of preparation and strict- covered. er guidelines have led to other teams Garretson feels fortunate that his getting blown out in their early games. team’s experience also helped the “As a matter of fact, I would say that Wolves get off to a hot start with 44some disparity in practice time leads to 10 and 64-0 victories over Liberty and almost dangerous situations for teams Pinnacle, respectively. that kind of just kept going through the “They worked hard to put themselves whole thing,” Taylor said. “And for in that position,” Garretson said. “We teams that were shut down, it definitely played a good Liberty team, and we isn’t fair. At times it’s dangerous.” played a really good Pinnacle team. I Coach Rick Garretson credited the know the scores don’t reflect that, but Chandler Wolves’ outscoring of their those were two well-coached (and) first two opponents 108-10 to his structured football teams.” team’s length of preparation in the offGarretson cited Liberty’s 30-0 season. Many other schools have had whooping of 2019 6A runner-up Red less time to prepare.

Mountain as a surprising blowout. But “June 8 was actually the first day that to Garretson, being on the receiving we were able to get together,” Garret- ends of blowouts like that don’t mean

anything for the rest of their season.

Garretson mentioned Centennial, the Wolves’ week five opponent, as an example of a team with a great coaching staff with resilient players. Centennial was dismantled by Hamilton, 42-0, in week one before beating Mountain Pointe 37-0.

“Obviously, they bounce back from a 42-0 (loss) and I’m sure they’re going to be a different team when we play them in week five than they were in week one,” Garretson said.

“Good coaching staffs and experienced coaching staffs know how to get their kids (to turn it around) and one game’s not going to make you or break you for a season. … I do know this when we go play Centennial: If we don’t come to play, we’ll have issues.”

Taylor, meanwhile, classified his team’s rebound and beatdown of Mountain Pointe as a character-building win.

“We have kids with character,” Taylor said. “As tough and embarrassing as (the loss to Hamilton) was, the kids, rather than just throwing up their hands and feeling like there’s nothing that they could do, they prepared mentally better, and they paid a lot more attention to their scouting reports and were much more focused. In a way, Hamilton did us a favor.”

After the early blowout loss, Centennial rebounded to control Williams Field in a 14-8 victory that raised the Coyotes record to 2-1.

Liberty High fell to 1-2 after a fourpoint loss Sunrise Mountain, which is undefeated. Sunrise Mountain takes its 3-0 record into a Friday night game against winless Millennium in Goodyear.

Ironwood has a showdown at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23, taking on undefeated Desert Edge in Goodyear. Peoria High tries for its second win against two losses when it visits Benjamin Franklin High in Queen Creek.

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Even as COVID-19 cases rise, more attendance planned

BY ALLISON ENGSTROM Cronkite News

The Arizona Cardinals allowed a limited number of fans, including family members and “close friends,” during a Sept. 27 home game against the Detroit Lions.

The stadium will be a bit more lively when the Cardinals host the Seattle Seahawks at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

The Cardinals said they will allow about 1,500 season ticket holders to watch the team take on its biggest rival.

“Seats from this very limited allotment will be made available exclusively to season ticket members in account seniority order,” the team said in a release.

“To accommodate the greatest number of season-ticket members, seats will only be sold in quantities of two and assigned in adherence with all local and state COVID-19 guidelines.”

Attendance has also been limited at high school games, with the Peoria Unified School District also requiring those

who attend events to wear masks.

Meanwhile, a prominent health expert has expressed worry about rising COVID-19 numbers across Arizona, saying the trend is reminiscent of early summer conditions that preceded a spike in cases and rollback of measures to reopen businesses.

“This is a moment to sort of stop and take measure and think hard about: What can we do to prevent this?” said Joshua LaBaer, executive director of Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute, which is tracking case trends across Arizona’s 15 counties, as well as in the state overall and the nation.

LaBaer said 902 new cases were reported Oct. 14 by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and “we haven’t seen that in a while.”

New cases in the state topped 1,000 Oct. 15 and Oct. 20. One week ago, that daily number of new cases was 786.

“In terms of numbers of new cases, we are on a path headed toward exponential growth,” LaBaer said. “The

tricky thing about exponential growth is that it doesn’t look like it’s growing very fast at first. The numbers day over day don’t look like they’re big changes.

But then all of a sudden, it really can take off. And so I am concerned.”

On May 29, the state reported 909 new cases. One month later, on June 29, the daily number peaked at 5,461.

When cases first began popping up across Arizona in March, Gov. Doug Ducey and county and municipal leaders implemented policies to help prevent spread. The closure of nonessential businesses, along with mask mandates, were credited with slowing the disease in the community.

But as cases started to decline, restrictions eased, too.

For example, schools in Peoria and across the state have reopened, with sporting events beginning earlier this month.

As of Oct. 1, no county in the state remained in the “substantial” transmission category, meaning restaurants,

movie theaters, gyms and other businesses could begin reopening.

“The choices Arizonans have made in the interest of public health have gotten us to this milestone,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the state health department, at the time.

But there must be a balance between public policy and personal responsibility, LaBaer said, urging anyone in a public-facing job or who interacts with new people to get tested on a regular basis.

“We’re still not testing enough,” he said. “People are just not showing up.”

LaBaer said if sporting events and other gatherings can’t be kept small, he recommends mask wearing, social distancing and testing before the event to ensure safety.

“We have to really be thoughtful about gatherings of people,” LaBaer said.

“It’s just not good right now to bring a lot of people together, and if people are coming together, they really need to be wearing masks and maintaining distancing.”

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Zoo celebrates Halloween with free admission

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park celebrates Halloween with its fifth annual Spooktacular event.

On Friday, Oct. 31, the zoo invites West Valley families to visit and join the party.

Kids dressed in costume will receive free admission (one child per paid adult admission).

Admission includes sea lion shows, animal feedings, zoo rides and the chance to see more than 6,000 animals.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, just outside Glendale’s fast-expanding New Frontier area of the Loop 303

and Northern Avenue.

One of the West Valley’s biggest family attractions is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission is at 5 p.m.).

Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission includes access to the Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park.

For more information, call 623935-WILD (9453) or visit wildlifeworld.com.

The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park stars enjoy pumpkins and other Halloween treats as they await visitors at the annual Sooktacular Halloween event in north Litchfield Park near Loop 303. (Photos courtesy Wildlife World Zoo)

Congressional art Halloween Monster Bash at P83 winner is local student

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Evie Nguyen of Glendale is the first-place winner for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.

Her winning charcoal piece is titled “Mutual.”

Evie is a senior at Deer Valley High School in Evie Nguyen of Glendale, left, winner of Glendale. the 2020 Congressional Art Competition Her artwork will be for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, Rep. Debbie Lesko. (Photo courtesy displayed in the U.S. with Rep. Lesko) Capitol for one year.

Second place went to Anthony Ruan, an 11th grade student at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale for his oil painting, “Arizona Moon.”

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The city of Peoria’s annual Halloween Monster Bash has a new twist – this year’s event is a drive-thru experience with interactive elements and treats.

From 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, the city invites residents to dress up and come to the Peoria Sports Complex at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue.

Attendees will stay in their cars and drive through several family-friendly, Halloween stations in the parking lot.

Along the way, they will hear music, get a pumpkin, see creepy decorations and giant inflatables, grab some goodie bags of candy or trinkets for those with food allergies and watch Halloween contest winners on a giant TV screen.

For more information, visit peoriaaz. gov/specialevents.

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VADM J. Theodore Parker, USN, Ret.VADM John M. Poindexter, USN, Ret.VADM Robert J. Spane, USN, Ret.VADM Edward Straw, USN, Ret.VADM Donald C. Thompson, USCG, Ret. VADM Howard Thorsen, USCG, Ret. VADM Nils Thunman, USN, Ret.VADM Jerry Unruh, USN, Ret.MG James E. Andrews, USAF, Ret. MG Joseph Arbuckle, USA, Ret.MG Paul Bergson, USA, Ret.MG Casey D. Blake, USAF, Ret.MG William G. Bowdon, USMC, Ret.MG Edward Bracken, USAF, Ret. MG Patrick Brady, MOH, USA, Ret.MG David Burford, USA, Ret. MG H. Hale Burr, Jr., USAF, Ret.MG Thomas Carter, USAF, Ret. MG. Carroll Childers, USA, Ret.MG Peter W. Clegg, USA, Ret.MG Jeffrey Cliver, USAF, Ret.MG John Closner, USAF, Ret.MG Richard S. Colt, USA, Ret.MG James W. Comstock, USA, Ret.MG Wesley Craig, USA, Ret.MG James Cravens, USA, Ret.MG Thomas F. Crawford, USAF, Ret.MG Gene A. Deegan, USMC, Ret.MG James D. Delk, USA, Ret.MG Robert E. Dempsey, USAF, Ret.MG Travis Dyer, USA, Ret.MG Neil Eddins, USAF, Ret. MG David Eidsaune, USAF, Ret.MG Fred E. Elam, USA, Ret.MG Peter Franklin, USA, Ret. MG John t. Furlow, USA, Ret.MG David C. Garza, USMC, Ret.MG Brian I. Geehan, USA, Ret.MG Timothy F. Ghormley, USMC, Ret.MG Francis C. Gideon, Jr. USAF, Ret.MG William A. Gorton, USAF, Ret. MG Lee V. Greer, USAF, Ret. MG John S. Grinalds, USMC, Ret. MG John Gronski, USA, Ret. MG Patrick J. Halloran, USAF,Ret. MG Gary L. Harrell, USA, Ret.MG Bryan Hawley, USAF, Ret.MG John W. Hawley, USAF, Ret.MG C.A.“Lou” Hennies,USA, Ret.MG Robert R. Hicks Jr. USA, Ret.MG Geoff Higginbotham, USMC, Ret. MG William Hobgood, USA, Ret.MG Bobby Hollingsworth, USMC, Ret. MG. Jerry D. Holmes, USAF, Ret.MG Clinton V. Horn,

since our country was founded. With the Democratic Party welcoming to socialists and Marxists, our historic way of life is at stake. …The Democrats have once again pledged to cut defense spending, undermining our military strength. The Democrats’ opposition to border security, their pledge to return to the disastrous Iran nuclear deal, their antagonism towards the police and planned cuts to military spending will leave the United States more vulnerable to foreign enemies.

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to secure our borders, defeat our adversaries, and restore law and order domestically.

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Peoria Unified launches COVID-19 dashboard

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Peoria Unified School District had two COVID-19 “outbreaks” last week—although that is hardly as dire as it sounds.

As the PUSD website notes, “Maricopa County Department of Public Health defines an outbreak as two positive COVID-19 cases within a 14-day period who do not share a household.”

As of Oct. 17, the county said there were 28 school outbreaks, with 77 students and 33 school staff either testing positive or having close contact with someone who tested positive.

Since reopening classrooms in late September, PUSD has required all students and staff to wear masks, encouraged social distancing and provided extra cleaning.

Even so, PUSD had two of the school outbreaks.

According to Erin Dunsey, a PUSD spokeswoman, “Maricopa County designated Sun Valley Elementary School as having an outbreak on Thursday, Oct. 8.

“Additionally, MCDPH designated the Sunflower Center, a school located on Canyon Elementary School’s campus, as having an outbreak Oct. 15.”

Letters were sent to staff and families “who may be close contacts.”

The Peoria Times asked PUSD Superintendent Dr. Jason Reynolds about the

Despite requiring students and staff to wear masks, encouraging social distancing and providing extra cleaning, PUSD has had several COVID-19 cases since reopening classrooms in late September.

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cases.

“As schools and businesses have reopened, we did anticipate seeing the numbers fluctuate, not just in our district but across the state,” Reynolds said. “We continue to remind our employees and families to practice good hygiene and be mindful of the mitigation procedures we have in place.

“Our goal has been to continue to provide an engaging learning environment

in a safe environment for every student.

We know we need to work together as a community to get through this and to each do our part to maintain safe schools.”

PUSD has launched a “COVID-19 dashboard” on the “return to school” tab of its website.

According to the dashboard, “The purpose of this data is to provide Peoria Unified families and staff with a trans-

Parade to honor a fifth-grade student at Zuni Hills

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Zuni Hills Elementary School, a Peoria Unified school in Sun City, will honor an ailing student with a parade at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29.

The parade is to lift the spirits of fifth-grade student Peyton Gonzales,

who has been diagnosed with tumors in her brain, spine, hip, lungs and kidneys. Peyton was recently receiving treatment at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but has since returned home and the family is looking into an experimental treatment as a last resort.

Principal Krista Lynch shared that her school would like to do a greenout, Peyton’s favorite color. Staff and students will stand outside the school, wearing masks, and will be spread out in designated areas holding signs and well wishes, cheering for Peyton and providing her with encouragement.

parent summary of active COVID-19 cases by school. An active case indicates that an individual was on site/campus and has tested positive for COVID-19.”

On Oct. 19, the site said Centennial and Sunrise Mountain high schools and Desert Valley Elementary School each had one COVID-19 case and Liberty High and Oakwood Elementary schools each had two cases.

According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, “Maricopa County disease investigators have been learning more about COVID-19 symptoms in children as they talk with families of school-aged children who have tested positive for COVID-19.”

According to MCDPH, the findings include: • The majority (over 75%) of all children with positive COVID-19 tests reported at least one symptom.

• The most common symptoms reported are fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, cold symptoms or diarrhea.

• Preschool children have fewer symptoms overall, with fever being the most common symptom.

• Of those with symptoms, more than half of elementary schoolaged children reported fever and/or headache.

• Children age 12 and over reported more symptoms overall, over half reporting fatigue, headache, muscle aches and loss of taste and smell.

According to PUSD, when the district discovers a student or staff has COVID-19, “We immediately notify our Facilities Department to take appropriate measures to ensure any areas potentially exposed by this individual are thoroughly cleaned, including hightouch areas like doorknobs and countertops, and with the use of our Clorox 360 machine to disinfect the entire area.”

Students and staff with COVID-19 are required to quarantine at home for a minimum of 14 days.

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ble and doing what the Bible says to do are two different things. That IFR pilot can’t just know what to do. That IFR pilot must do what he/she knows to do.

The pilot needs to get a firm grasp on the plane’s yoke and steer it according to the instruments.

The Bible talks about getting a firm grasp of God’s word, just like a pilot firmly grasps a plane’s wheel when flying in IFR conditions. How do you do that?

Let’s think conceptually for a moment. Look at your hand. You have four fingers and one thumb. Let’s say you’re that pilot grasping the yoke or steering mechanism to steer it through a storm.

Picture yourself holding the steering wheel (yoke) with your index finger.

What would happen? The turbulence you’re encountering would rip the wheel right out of your hands. Your index finger is not strong enough to steer the plane. Let’s add your middle finger to your index finger. Now you are closer to piloting the plane. Let’s add your ring finger to the wheel. That’s better, but not enough. Now, add your pinky finger SEE FLYING PAGE 20

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One of the biggest concerns for any pilot is flying into cloudy, low-visibility or turbulent conditions. Pilots can lose the horizon and get something called vertigo. When one has vertigo, they quickly lose their ability to know whether they are flying up or down or turning. A pilot can think they are flying level, but they are in a spin or about to stall or be in a dangerous attitude. Their feelings are not reliable because they lost the horizon when flying in clouds.

What do the pilots do to manage these

ward and out of control, and crash hard.

What’s the solution to this? Learn how to fly by the instruments in turbulent times. If you aren’t Instrument Flight Rated, the friendly skies can quickly become unfriendly skies. But to the Instrument Flight Rated flier, unfriendly skies become manageable until you get back to clear skies.

Did you know that God gave us the perfect instrument for flying in IFR conditions? It’s called the Bible. The Bible is like the instruments on an airplane.

The Bible is there to guide us into all truth, giving us a godly outcome. It gives us the accurate readings we require for the life-giving decisions we will need to make during life’s challenges.

Life is like flying an airplane. There will be “ups and downs” and lots of turbulence. In the up times, maximize the opportunities by getting wisdom from the Bible. In the down times, focus on the instruments and don’t be influenced by vertigo-based feelings. The God of the Word speaks through the Word of God. God is saying, “Trust me, trust me, trust me! Don’t adjust me. Trust me!”

Now, many of you know something about the Bible. But knowing the Bi-

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types of conditions? They train to fly by their airplane by instruments in the plane. That rating is called Instrument Flight Rated, or IFR. IFR pilots understand their senses are not reliable when they lose the horizon. So, no matter what their senses tell them, they fly by the plane’s instruments.

Instruments don’t lie. Instruments don’t care about feelings. Instruments inform the pilot about the plane’s real attitude to make the right decisions in a bad situation. Flying through stormy skies and turbulent times is very manageable for someone who knows what to trust and what to do to come out alive.

There is a good lesson for us in this.

Life is easy when we are in prosperous or good times. We can see clearly, and everything seems under control. However, when we get into cloudy IFR conditions, we had better not rely on our disoriented feelings. Why? Trusting disorientated feelings causes vertigo. Like many pilots who have crashed from flight and fright vertigo when flying into cloudy and tumultuous conditions, people can get spiritual, intellectual or emotional vertigo. As a result, we make vertigo-based decisions, spin down-

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to the wheel. Better, but not by much.

Now add your thumb with your four fingers and firmly grasp the wheel. Now you have a firm grasp on the steering wheel so you can fly by the instruments and safely land at your destination.

The same is valid for getting a firm grasp on God’s word. Your index finger is hearing God’s word (Luke 8:15).

But listening to sermons in a church is a great start, but not the whole process. Next comes your middle finger, which is reading God’s word (1 Timo-

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thy 4:13). Then comes the ring finger, which is studying God’s word (2 Timothy 2:15). Now you’re starting to get a grip on God’s word. Add your pinky finger. That’s meditating on God’s word (Psalm 119:15). And finally, the thumb is memorizing God’s word (Psalm 119:16). Memorizing pulls everything together and makes your knowledge ready to use at a moment’s notice.

Now you have a firm grasp and can fly by the instrument of God’s word.

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Olive, age 90, passed peacefully on August 13, 2020, with family by her bedside.

She was born February 6th, 1930, in Atkinson, Illinois, to Lester J.and Helen L. (Breeze)Boomer. Olive resided in Glendale, Arizona, since 1961.

Her online memorial can be viewed at https://jonessensei.wixsite.com/olivenorris A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Glendale, Arizona at a later date.

A beloved matriarch who will be missed.

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