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Legend of McCain grows

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Peoria Times Associate Editor

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At a service last summer to honor the passing of her father, Meghan McCain said, “We gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness — the real thing.”

In his eulogy, former President George W. Bush added: “If we are ever tempted to forget who we are, to grow weary of our cause, John’s voice will always come as a whisper over our shoulder — we are better than this, America is better than this.”

Rep. Sen. John McCain, a naval aviator and prisoner of war who became a power-

ful political leader, died Aug. 25, 2018, a few days short of his 82nd birthday. Twice elected to congress before spending 31 years as a senator, he may be the most famous Arizonan to hold office.

And it can be said his legend continues to grow — literally, in Peoria.

This Veterans Day, the city of Peoria is unveiling an expanded Senator John McCain Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza.

The ceremony takes place at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Peoria Veterans Memorial in Rio Vista Community Park.

The ceremony features a dedication to the recently expanded McCain Memorial and the addition of 68 names to the Honor Wall.

‘Best of the West’ to be honored

An artist’s rendering shows what the McCain Memorial will look like, when construction is completed.

(Rendering courtesy city of Peoria)

Military was in his blood, as John Sidney McCain III was the son and grandson of admirals. He was a naval aviator who, after being shot down over Vietnam, was SEE LEGEND PAGE 4

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Peoria General Plan vision for the next 20 years

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Associate Editor

After two years of studies, workshops, open houses, committee and planning meetings, the Peoria General Plan is nearing the finish line.

The comprehensive plan sets Peoria’s goals and priorities for the next 20 years and is being presented to Peoria City Council at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12.

“Council is going to take action on the 2019 major General Plan amendments,” said Chris Jacques, Peoria’s planning director. “We’ve proposed a series of amendments.”

The Peoria General Plan was last updated and approved by voters in 2010.

Per state law, it must be updated and approved in 2020.

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Every year since 2010, minor changes were made to the General Plan. Since early 2017, “PlanPeoriaAz” took a big-picture look at the city.

“Our goal was a completely updated General Plan,” Jacques said.

“Each year we’ve modified segments. This General Plan is reflective of all the amendments we’ve proposed over the last few years.”

It’s a fairly safe bet council will approve the General Plan at the Tuesday meeting, as the clock is ticking. State law requires the document be presented to voters in 2020.

“We don’t know if it will be in August or the November general elec- The Peoria General Plan will be presented to city council on Nov. tion,” Jacques said. “The 12. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria) council on Nov. 12, will be taking action on the 2019 General what we call in planning ‘mixed-use,’ Plan amendments. If they approve the where we have commercial and resiamendments, we’ll decide which ballot dential together.” to go on.”

The General Plan Advisory ComThe General Plan is to serve as a mittee helped shape the document, guiding light to city government, as the sending it to the Planning Commission draft proposal outlines: which approved revisions before send“The city council and planning com- ing it up the ladder to council. mission use the goals and policies of In the 198-page document, the top the General Plan as a basis upon which three goals in the economic section are to make both long term and short term Balanced Land Use, Focused Growth land use decisions. The city council and Sustainable Development. will also use the goals and policies of All are related to the growth of the the General Plan to determine long city, which Jacques witnessed in his 20 term objectives, generate and evaluate years in the Peoria Planning Departbudgets, plan capital improvements ment; he was named planning director and prioritize tasks.” in 2011.

The 2020 election seems so far away, As the introduction to the General why should Peoria residents worry Plan draft states, “Peoria was estabover it now? lished in 1886, as a humble agricultur“I think they should care about it,” al community. Since incorporating on said Jacques. “This plan is a compre- June 7, 1954, Peoria has blossomed as hensive update to the General Plan a rapidly growing, modern city.” we had in place. There’s been a lot of Peoria’s population in 2010 was changes since 2010: the advent of in- 154,065. It has grown more than 10% ternet retailing has created a big shift since, to an estimated 172,259. Official in retail census figures will be presented in 2020.

“We’ve also experienced demo“This General Plan is a complete regraphic shifts, more and more people SEE PLAN PAGE 3 are going to destination experiences or

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look at our city,” Jacques said.

Over the last decade, he said, “Commercial growth has been steady. We’ve seen growth of established centers, Four Corners, Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant. And new centers have popped up, like 67th (Avenue) and Happy Valley (Road).”

As a recent council agenda packet on the General Plan stated, “The Master Planned Area category is for large scale developments that go beyond standard community design to gain greater flexibility for land uses and layout. These areas comprise a minimum of 1,300 acres, or any area containing a Specific Area Plan (SAP).

“The Master Planned Areas within the City include the Vistancia Planned Community District, Lake Pleasant Heights SAP, Saddleback Heights SAP, Verlago Planned Community District and the Old Town SAP. These areas go through a separate entitlement process and have unique development standards specific to the community that establish the land uses, densities and intensities of development, and the character of the area.”

Peoria is experiencing more than just traditional residential growth, Jacques said. “We’ve seen more medical facilities, more assisted living facilities.

We’ve seen recently more multi-family housing opportunities.”

Jacques stresses the plan is not a “done deal,” and residents may still provide input.

“At the council meeting, (residents) can come and make a comment. We would evaluate that comment and determine if that should be a change to

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nity. That is something the city and council have acknowledged.”

Jacques said residents also asked for more public spaces and gathering areas.

According to an October council agenda packet, “key principals and interwoven themes for achieving the 2040 vision such as: 1) Community wellness.

2) Placemaking.

3) Fiscal sustainability.

The Peoria General Plan looks at balancing growth and quality 4) Building on strategic of life. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria) relationships.

5) Being resilient, adaptable the General Plan.” and forward-thinking.

Over the last two-and-a-half years of “PlanPeoriaAz also includes new, planning the plan, “We’ve gotten very more descriptive land use categories and good feedback,” Jacques said. land use map which provides an addi“We’ve had traditional community tional layer of information to residents, meetings and online surveys that got developers, employers and beyond.” really good responses … Some of the Projecting for a period of 20 years, key themes we’re hearing are people the proposal’s goals are lofty: still desire fiscal stewardship, how the “The 2040 General Plan seeks to government manages fiscal resources. retain the character and values that “People are also interested in having make Peoria special while accommomore jobs in the community, shopping dating population growth in a better opportunities. way than simply continuing to expand “We’re less of a bedroom commu- the city outward.”

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tortured over the five years he was kept as a prisoner of war.

“Peoria’s Veterans Memorial represents our tremendous respect for the men and women who courageously defended the freedoms that we enjoy today,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “We continue to enrich this area and with the latest improvements now complete, I am pleased to stand alongside the Peoria community as we honor the legacy of America’s bravest patriots.”

The Peoria Veterans Memorial was built in 2007, during the construction of the Rio Vista Recreation Center.

The memorial features notable wartime events engraved on an 88-foot black granite wall, a waterside deck, comfortable seating, shade structures, military branch flag display and the Honor Wall. The Honor Wall is a place where individuals and families can honor their loved ones who serve or have served in the military. Each honor space includes the veteran’s name, rank, branch and service years.

The Senator John McCain Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza includes a 1967 Bell UH-1H Huey helicopter flown in Vietnam from 1968 – 1971. The Huey

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Funded in part by community donations, seating, more trees and architectural elements were added to promote comfort and quiet reflection at the memorial.

“I was fortunate to be on city council when we began the first phase of our Veterans Memorial, but as time moved on, I believed we needed to do more,” Carlat said.

“Peoria is a proud supporter of our veterans and it was important to me that we reflected that support. I envisioned this area as a welcoming and peaceful place for veterans and their families to feel the respect of their community.

These individuals have made tremendous sacrifices for the freedoms that we enjoy.”

Councilmember Bill Patena and the Peoria Veterans Board were instrumental in enhancing the memorial, Carlat said.

Years after the Vietnam War divided the country, Carlat said, “Adding a special area specifically for the veterans of this war is an important gesture to

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Five U.S. military branches are honored at the McCain Memorial. (Peoria Times photo by Tom Scanlon)

show that no matter the political environment, we support our veterans.

“Sen. John McCain dedicated 60 years of his life to public service, but it is because of his service as a Navy pilot in the Vietnam war that we dedicated the Vietnam Memorial in his name.”

The memorials are open daily 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road.

For information, call the Rio Vista Recreation Center at 623-773-8600 or visit peoriaaz.gov/veterans.

“Peoria’s Veterans Memorial is a point of pride for our community,” Carlat said.

“It’s here to honor the fallen and it’s here to celebrate the life and strength of those who have served and those who continue to protect our freedoms and virtues today.”

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Peoria Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The program of the Peoria Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at Rio Vista Community Park includes: 8 a.m.

• Prelude - Glendale Pipes and Drums.

• Welcome and Introduction of Dignitaries by John R. Sefton Jr. • Pledge of Allegiance by John R. Sefton Jr. • Invocation by David Mitchell, Peoria Police Chaplain.

• National Anthem performed by Sophie Marie Humbert.

• Welcome by Mayor Cathy Carlat.

• Dedication of the Sen. John McCain Veterans Memorial Plaza by Mayor Carlat.

• “God Bless America” performed by Sophie Marie Humbert.

• Comments by Councilman Bill Patena.

• Presentation of 2019 Honor Wall Additions by Tad Snidecor.

• Postlude by Glendale Pipes and Drums.

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place and deployed in two minutes.”

On the third night, academy students listened to real-time 911 calls, to understand how that information gets conveyed to the firefighters. “The night also included a tour of our support services where all of our fleet is mainCitizens Academy students learned about medical equipment used by tained and how they Peoria Fire-Medical Department. (Photo courtesy Peoria Fire-Medical Departstay in top shape ment) and ready for the road,” said Selmer.

The fourth night was a “live burn” event.

“Before a citizen can participate in this event, they had to schedule an appointment to get fit tested with a mask and sized for turnout gear,” Selmer said.

“After they are fitted, they had to pass an agility test that included climbing a flight of stairs, reaching the top and getting down on their hands and Students get up-close looks at how fire engines knees, then back on their feet and deoperate at the Citizens Academy.(Photo courtesy scend to the bottom without any issue Peoria Fire-Medical Department)

or assistance.”

All of that was done while wearing full gear and an air pack.

Fifteen students passed the test and participated in the live burn exercise, alongside firefighters.

“In the burning tower, they stretched a charged hose line down a hallway, searched rooms and experienced a flashover on the ceiling where they opened the bail to extinguish the fire,” Selmer said.

“Incredible experience. No other department in the Valley goes to these lengths for their citizen academies.”

The fifth night covered emergency medical services (EMS) and graduation.

Deputy Chief Jim Bratcher discussed EMS response and “paramedicine,” as well as procedures Peoria Fire-Medical performs in a prehospital setting.

The students then had the chance to use equipment used by Peoria to respond to medical emergencies.

“The night ended with the group being led into the building by Firefighter Teresa Black playing the bagpipes as they marched in,” said Selmer.

Councilman Jon Edwards and Ruiz handed each of the participants a cer-

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They went through fire to get those certificates.

The 2019 Peoria Fire-Medical Department Citizens Academy graduates: Traci McCormick Ryan McCormick Juan Santiago Jodi Costa Daniel Navejas Jessica Sanders John Hayes Barbara Hayes Kylie Evans Eugene Leach Brandon Blankenship Cristina Blankenship Debbie Pierce Judith Brooks Braxton Selmer Patrick Scott Jesus Moreno Philomena Raso-Lambie Eric Anderson Kai Goers Noah Huerta

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Peoria write-in candidate’s lawsuit dismissed

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Associate Editor

After losing in a landslide to Peoria Pine District Councilwoman Denette Dunn, Cordero Delgadillo filed a lawsuit alleging the council seat was “won

by Dunn via illegitimate and unconstitutional means.”

The lawsuit, filed Sept. 4, and amended Oct. 8, was dismissed Oct. 17.

“The Court finds plaintiff/contestant (Delgadillo) failed to meet his burden to establish any ground to invalidate the election,” wrote Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sherry K. Stephens.

“The evidence does not show that the city of Peoria or defendant Dunn engaged in misconduct, improper influence or election violations.”

Although his wide-ranging allegations of abuse were shot down, in a minor victory for Delgadillo, the judge ruled he did not have to pay the city of Peoria’s legal fees.

Tim LaSota, attorney for Dunn, called it “a frivolous lawsuit. The allegations are ridiculous.”

Delgadillo, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property and data security, said, “The election lawsuit went quickly, especially relative to other civil lawsuits that often take much longer than a few weeks.”

In an email, he wrote that he lacked “time and resources (monetary and otherwise) to succeed on the expedited timelines … II nonetheless stand firmly behind my decision to utilize the legal system in an attempt to improve the integrity of local elections.”

In his lawsuit, Delgadillo took exception to the city of Peoria mailing a postcard to Pine District voters, notifying them that Randal Rains had withdrawn from running for the open seat and that votes for Rains “would not count toward him being elected as the city of Peoria Pine District Councilmember.”

Delgadillo said, “It was determined by the Court that the spirit of the law was followed even if not the letter of the law was not.

“I respectfully disagree with that determination, but I will not appeal the decision.”

Dunn’s attorney LaSota previously called Delgadillo’s wide-ranging allegations “cheap politics.”

Delgadillo does not see it that way.

“All said and done, I consider this lawsuit a small victory towards ensuring election integrity, and I hope the lawsuit encourages other voters to file similar legal actions if they experience suspicious activities or misconduct during an election,” Delgadillo said.

Peoria nurse accused of assisted suicide

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF A Peoria nurse faces charges in California that she helped a friend commit suicide.

Kristie Jane Koepplin was arrested in Peoria Oct. 14. At Maricopa County Superior Court, she faces fugitive from justice charges, with a hearing scheduled Nov. 13.

She was transported to California, where she entered a not guilty plea to homicide charges on Oct. 29 in Orange County The Orange County District Attorney’s Office said Koepplin allegedly injected Matthew Peter Sokalski, 57, with a lethal dose of drugs in a Mission Viejo, California, hotel in April 2018.

“California’s right to die law strictly governs the conditions under which terminally ill adult patients with the capacity to make medical decisions can be prescribed an aid-in-dying medication,” Orange County District Attorney

Todd Spitzer said in a statement.

“That was not the case here.

It is beyond disturbing that someone who is trained as a nurse to aid the sick and the dying Kristie Jane Koepplin, a nurse, faces charges would twist Peoria of homicide in California for their duty to allegedly helping a friend willingly end commit suicide. (Photo Maricopa County the life of courtesy Sheriff’s Office) another human being,” Spitzer added.

Koepplin posted bail and was released from custody. She’s due back in Orange County court on Jan. 7. If convicted, she faces 25 years to life.

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of the growth in Maricopa County will occur in the West Valley.

“While many previously felt the West Valley was not the ‘favored child in the family,’ today residents, stakeholders and leaders understand we are the emerging community and have the advantage of learning lessons from other regions in the state.”

WESTMARC is a public-private partnership of the 15 residential and business communities, as well as the educational sector in the West Valley. The organization, according to its mission statement, “is committed to our members’ success and to our mission of enhancing economic development and promoting quality of life in the West Valley,” Hoffman added.

Additionally Hoffman mentioned,

Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and CEO, is excited about West Valley growth. (Photo courtesy WESTMARC)

“We are working with developers, investors and communities to highlight our professional workforce and encourage investment in Class A office space.”

This time of year, WESTMARC celebrates top West Valley achievements with a dinner and awards show.

WESTMARC is hosting the 27th-annual Best of the West Awards dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at State Farm Stadium.

“The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle and economy in the West Valley,” Hoffman explained. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.” Adding: “For the last four years, the Arizona Cardinals have been the presenting sponsor - and they really know how to put on a show.”

The organization announced finalists in four categories.

Finalists in the economic engine cat-

Avondale’s Coldwater Depot Logistics Center is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards.

(Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

egory are Glendale’s Desert Diamond West Valley Casino, which is expanding and hiring more than 1,000, and Avondale’s Coldwater Depot Logistics Center.

In the excellence in innovation category, the finalists include the city of Peoria’s Business Concierge and Arizona State University’s Cybersecurity Education Consortium (CEC).

The Peoria program was created “to strengthen the city’s business partnership, build rapport, connect businesses with services and community support programs, navigate planning, zoning, signage, code enforcement and other areas within the city.”

ASU’s CEC “is actively working to empower students at any age to be the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and leaders.”

There are two quality of life enhancement in community finalists: West Valley Arts Council, located in Surprise and features members from around the West Valley, and Maryvale Revitalization Corporation’s HERO U Program, which aims to promote positive thinking for students in eighth and ninth grade.

Surprsingly there are no teachers in the quality of life enhancement in education category. Finalist include Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life, an annual conference helping to “dispel the stigma of being a ‘snitch’ or a ‘tattletale’ by informing students that reporting warning signs can often prevent school tragedies,” and Waddell’s Canyon View High School, which recently won the prestigious James MacConnell Award “for curiosity, creativity and imagination in education.”

In addition to the four annual awards, the WESTMARC board of directors will also present the inspiration in leadership award to Littleton School District Superintendent Roger Freeman and the regional advancement award to Mike and Cindy Watts, of the ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

This year’s President’s Choice Award

winner is Julie Rees of the lobbying and advocacy firm Triadvocates.

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The awards dinner is a chance for the West Valley to remember how far it has come, Hoffman said, with destinations like Skyline Regional Park, the Cardinals, Coyotes and ISM Raceway..

“West Valley residents are proud of the high quality of life and strong community networks we enjoy. Many young families who moved here during the economic boom, are still here but with young adult children,” said the Westmarc CEO. “We truly choose to live here today, and the ‘little sibling complex’ is an outdated feeling.”

Maryvale Revitalization Corporation’s HERO U Program is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

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Where veterans feel at home

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Associate Editor

Sitting across the lunch table from fellow Veterans IV Veterans member Brian Kendall, Dustin Abbas often looks at a notebook to confirm an event or double-check a date.

“I have to write down everything,” said Abbas, polishing off his fries at

Moe’s Burgers in Glendale.

Abbas was a medic with the U.S. Army from 1998 until 2013, serving in Iraq. In 2011, the vehicle Abbas was in hit a mine. The explosion propelled him out of the vehicle, and he landed headfirst.

“I got up, dusted myself off and went back to trying to help people,” he said.

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when he called and asked how she was doing in the snowstorm.

She was in Hawaii.

Though he suffered a traumatic brain injury, Abbas served another two years, hiding his failing memory by writing down everything he had to do each day.

After a medical discharge from the Army, Abbas settled in Phoenix, just outside Glendale.

He felt he was drifting, until he Bernie “Slingshot” Kendall and Dustin “Singleshot” Abfound Veterans IV Veterans. are members of Veterans IV Veterans, a West Valley Though the group is nomi- bas motorcycle association that aids veterans in need and nally a motorcycle association, takes part in veterans events like the Buckeye Veterans “We’re just a bunch of vets help- Day Parade. (Peoria Times photo by Tom Scanlon) ing other vets,” said Kendall, who lives in Peoria.

On Veterans Day, there are plenty Veterans IV Veterans four years ago. of events for those who served in the The association now has 22 members military. around the West Valley. They have Members of Veterans IV Veterans found comradeship, post-military. take part in several of the big ones, in“I get along with other veterans better cluding a Saturday, Nov. 9, parade in than citizens,” said Hogan, a pro wresBuckeye and a Monday, Nov. 11, event tling-sized Goodyear resident with an at the Glendale Public Library. ironic nickname.

While Veterans Day is a special time “You can relate to them better.” for them, Abbas and Kendall say they Hogan, 52, is a Desert Storm combat are just as committed to helping veter- veteran. After his discharge from the ans the other 364 days of the year.

Army with a post-traumatic stress dis“We’re the people behind the scenes, order diagnosis, the PTSD symptoms at a lot of veterans events,” said Kend- hit him so fiercely there were days he all, who served in both the Army (1977- wouldn’t leave his house.

80) and U.S. Air Force (1981-85).

Then he realized other veterans were Kendall, who lives in Peoria, and oth- far worse off, and helping them would er members of the West Valley group also help him. say helping other veterans has helped They are an active association, overthem find purpose post-active duty. coming individual problems - several They say one of the most meaningful have PTSD, Abbas also had a traumatthings they do is hosting bingo every ic brain injury - to aid other veterans, Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix or just to celebrate the service.

Veterans Administration Community On Veterans Day, the Veterans IV Living Center.

Veterans group will be in Glendale for “The guys we play bingo with are a ceremony that includes the raising usually the sickest of the sick,” said of a new flag and incineration of old Robert “Tiny” Hogan. “A lot of them American flags. aren’t going home.”

The Glendale event starts at 9 a.m.

Hogan and his Veterans IV Veterans Monday, Nov. 11 at the Glendale Main comrades have spent time with dying Library Auditorium, 5959 W. Brown veterans, sharing tears and prayers and Street. Speakers are planned, as well as letting them the military bond is with a flyover by Luke Air Force Base. them to the end.

“They should be fun,” Hogan said.

“The hardest part for me is the bingo, While there is plenty of entertaining, when we lose patients,” said Hogan. uplifting events and specials around VetYet he soldiers on, feeling the pur- erans Day, the other 364 days of the year pose this group has given him. veterans can drift into the shadows. HoThough the group is nominally a gan and his group stay active around the motorcycle association, “We’re just a year. For veterans who are struggling, bunch of vets helping other vets,” said they deliver food and help clean yards.

Kendall, who lives in Peoria.

All the assistance and events can be Hogan and Kendall co-founded exhausting, Hogan said. “We’ve got

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to try to make time for ourselves with family and our kids,” he said.

“Sunday, we’re going to get together as a family group and enjoy some time together.”

When he uses the word “family,” it includes his association, Veterans IV Veterans.

“It’s a lot of work — a lot of work,” Hogan said.

“But it’s what I thought it would be. And it’s starting to get rewarding.

People you helped years ago, you’re running back into. You’re seeing their lives are better.”

Abbas said was drifting three years ago until he heard about Veterans IV Veterans.

“I was going through a lot of hardship. I didn’t have a place in society,” Abbas said.

“When I met them, I went up to Tiny and put my hand on his shoulder and said, ‘Hey, what’s this group all about?’

“It’s what you learn in grade school go up to the biggest, baddest dude and talk to him. And he was really nice.”

Indeed, Tiny Hogan proved to be soft-spoken and caring. And, he said, he is grateful to the group for making his own life better; “For me, it’s important. It gives me a purpose. It gives me a purpose to get out of the house. Without that, I don’t know what I’d do.”

Abbas seconded that, saying that being a part of Veterans IV Veterans has given him direction.

“It’s been a lifeline for me,” said Abbas.

“It’s easier for veterans to talk to other veterans. We’ve all been through the same stuff.”

For more information, visit veteransivveteransmotorcycleassociation.com.

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Glendale will host a Veterans Day Celebration beginning at 9 a.m.

Monday Nov. 11 outside the Glendale Main Library, 59th Avenue and Brown Street. A new flag will be raised before unveiling of a custom-built incinerator to retire worn Amercian flags.

Dignity Memorial is joining the Glendale Chamber of Commerce Military and Veterans Affairs committee to install vaults for the retired ashes in Glendale’s Resthaven Memorial Park.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Glendale Public Art Program at 623-930-3557 or visit glendaleazchamber.org/militaryaffairs.

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Peoria judge inducted into Veteran’s HOF

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Donald Watts was among the 22 members inducted into the United Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame on Oct. 18. Watts is a Manistee justice of the peace from Peoria and a veteran of the Arizona Air National Guard who spent time at the Luke Air Force Base.

He expressed humility, wondering what he did to deserve the Hall of Fame honor.

Watts recalled hearing speeches from Gov. Doug Ducey as well as several other influential politicians at the ceremony. He also enjoyed traditional dances from Native Americans to celebrate the inductees.

But, just like when he was nominated in the first place, when he heard his name and received the lapel pin, he was very humbled.

“I am not sure that I really did a lot to deserve this,” Watts said, chuckling.

“But then in front of 500 or so people, they’re reading your name and all your accomplishments, and I said, “Hey, maybe I did something after all.’”

The Hall of Fame is sponsored and run by United Arizona Veterans, a coalition of over 50 veterans’ groups that meet monthly to represent the needs of vets to state and national legislators and provide communication between the different factions.

Each year, a select group of veterans is nominated for their service and work for their community after retiring from the military. A panel of 13 members thoroughly examines each nominee’s credentials in an extensive background check. Then, the Arizona governor must sign off on each inductee.

Past inductees, since the hall was founded in 2007, include important state figures such as John McCain, Barry Goldwater and Pat Tillman.

Watts, after retiring from the military, served for over 20 years as a police officer before becoming a justice of the peace in 2014.

Outside of work, he is involved in such organizations as the American Legion, scouts and the Stand Down initiative, among others. His dedication and service were what earned him the nod for the 2019 class.

Last week, Watts was not sure how he would celebrate Veterans Day. But he will remember those who served before him.

Judge Watts (Peoria Times File Photo)

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Now the calendar flips to November and you find yourself offering a prayer for this embattled nation of ours.

In precisely one year, on the first Tuesday in November 2020, America will contest what promises to be the ugliest Presidential election, in any of our lifetimes.

Given what this nation lived through in 2016, that’s really saying something.

Twelve months from Election Day, with the Iowa caucuses three months out, we know perhaps only one thing for sure: President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee.

Sure, Trump needs to survive the upcoming House impeachment process – a dog and pony show for the ages, no doubt – and the increasing likelihood of a trial in the U.S. Senate.

But the smart money remains on the House impeaching followed by the Senate failing to muster the twothirds vote necessary to remove a sitting President from office.

Might Trump resign under pressure, a la Richard Nixon in 1974? My belief is no.

Feeling pressure is a rational response to facing a deeply unsettling situation and rationality has never been a Trump strong point.

Across the aisle, Democrats culled their field to 18 candidates running against Trump.

I’ll confess I’ve paid precious little attention so far, instead of adopting my typical approach to NBA basketball: Skip the regular season and wait for the conference finals.

This way, you avoid watching the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks – or Wayne Messam and Steve Bullock – and you cut straight to the chase.

My prediction: Anyone who predicts in American politics a year out is bound to be embarrassed.

I’m still living down predicting Joe Arpaio would be sheriff until he turns 114 years old. Instead, here’s an observation I guarantee will be key come next November: Whomever the Democrats pick, Republicans will hate that person, down to the marrow.

This will leave us heading into Election Day about where we are right now: With eight in 10 registered partisans very likely to vote and 90 percent

of them in lockstep with their party’s candidate of choice.

As for the rest of us – voters outside the two major parties – there’s one key demographic who will decide this election, exactly as exit polls say they did in 2016.

Georgetown University recently polled Americans about the 2020 race, and buried in GOP pollster Ed Goeas’ analysis was this nugget: “Exit polling in 2016, indicated that 19 percent of voters who voted on Election Day had an unfavorable view of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. President Trump won most of these ‘dislike both’ voters by a two-to-one margin in the key states making this bloc of voters decisive for his victory.”

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Support veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs As we move into November, a month of gratitude, the Small Business Association begins the month by celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW).

We take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our military men and women, and veteran community for serving our country. Now entering its sixth year, NVSBW raises awareness of veteran business ownership and encourages local communities to support their veteran- and military-owned businesses.

At SBA, the Office of Veterans Business Development is devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship and supporting veteran small business owners and their family.

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despise both candidates, holding our noses and throwing a dart at the lesser of two evils.

Maybe the economy stays strong and that’s enough to bail out Trump come November.

Or maybe he tweet-attacks and MAGA hashtags his way right out of office, fired like that old colleague we all once worked with, the guy who got some stuff done but took credit for his achievements and yours and whom nobody liked much besides.

The Georgetown poll also found that the average voter believes that right now America is two-thirds of the way to the edge of a second civil war.

There I disagree. I think we’re actually in the middle of it.

This time, the war isn’t being fought with muskets and cannons. The weapons are ballots and we have a year until a ceasefire. Then, next November, we can total up the dead and wounded.

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

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counseling to small business owners.

Today, Don and Sheila employ 20 and have revenues exceeding $2 million. Aspen is now a Service Disabled Veteran Owned business with a Federal 8(a) certification and located in a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone).

SBA encourages veterans and transitioning service members to utilize SBA services. Here are five SBA resources available today to our country’s service members reach the American Dream of owning a business: 1. Transition assistance: SBA and its resource partners support active duty and transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses through Boots to Business, part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. Find a Boots to Business education and training program here: sbavets.force.com/s/.

2. Entrepreneurial training: On your entrepreneurship mission, you may need additional training to help you start, grow, or expand your business.

Whether you’re a female veteran, service-disabled veteran, or looking to learn business fundamentals, you can tap into SBA’s entrepreneurial training programs for help. Resource partners include Women’s Business Centers that assist women in starting and growing small businesses; Small Business Development Centers that offer free, one-on-one counseling and low-cost training services; and SCORE a network of thousands of volunteer business counselors around

the country that provides free in-person and online counseling as well as educational workshops.

3. Access to capital: It may be time to consider funding options for your business – whether it’s capital to start the company or funding to help you expand. SBA and its network of resources understands that funding and capital may be a barrier for veterans on their mission to start or scale up your business. The network of local offices, resource partners, and organizations is available to help entrepreneurs identify lenders and understand different financing options. SBA’s Lender Match is a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders.

4. Government Contracting: Are you looking to pursue government contracting opportunities to help your business grow? At this stage of your mission, SBA and its partners can help you through the Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program where you can learn how to navigate the complexities of government contracting. Learn more about government contracting at sba.gov/ federal-contracting.

5. SBA district offices can connect you to local SBA resources, mentors and training. Visit sba.gov for more information and to find a local office.

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Meant for More teaches balance for entrepreneurial women

BY ALISON STANTON

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

As a busy mom, wife and businesswoman, Stephanie Hendrick knows what it is like to have one day blend into the next.

Between taking care of her two daughters and working with her husband to grow their business, Hendrick realized that her life had become an endless to-do list and a constant struggle to find balance — often at the expense of her own joy and dreams.

These experiences, along with a desire to help other working moms and women entrepreneurs to live more fulfilling lives and become more successful in their work, inspired Hendrick to launch her own business, Meant for More LLC, about a year ago.

“Meant for More is a platform primarily of speaking, writing and coach-

ing to reach the female entrepreneurs and working moms,” said Hendrick, who resides in Peoria with her family.

“I know their journeys firsthand as well as the struggle of balancing everything. I’m here to tap them on the shoulder and show them how to break through the glass ceiling they’ve been staring at.”

As Hendrick explained, this glass ceiling represents barriers that women face in business.

From her own personal experience as a businesswoman who is busy with a family, Hendrick said she knows that other women may need someone who can guide them and show them how to manage aspects of their day.

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In early November, Hendrick spoke to members of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce at a “Women 4 Women” event. Her talk focused on the use of stories in branding, including how to capture the audience’s attention and drive business.

“Branding is typically a lot of noise, but stories are where we stop and listen,” she said.

Since founding Meant for More, Hendrick has been pleased to see women from all over the country follow With Meant for More, Stephanie Hendrick aims to help women in her website and join her business find life balance and break through “the glass ceiling.” email list.

(Photo courtesy Stephanie Hendrick) While Hendrick said her niche market is the to tell a story to capture their audience. female entrepreneur, her talks are ap“Meant for More isn’t about me; it’s plicable to both men and women, beabout the women who are walking the cause they cover productivity, niche same path,” Hendrick said. marketing and implementing story into “It’s a platform for those that feel iso- brand messaging. lated or stuck but are driven by passion “My coaching, writing and speaking to take their business to the next level. is nationwide, and I love the opporI’m merely a guide on their journey to tunity to be invited into corporations, help them get their faster and to edu- associations and small businesses for cate them on some of the toughest top- speaking engagements,” she said. ics in business.”

Hendrick said she especially enBy launching Meant for More, Hen- joys watching women break through drick said she also wanted to show her the barriers and realize what they can own daughters, ages 7 and 10, the im- do—often surprising themselves in portance of following their own pas- the process. sions in life.

“We all have such incredible poten“Our kids don’t learn by what we tell tial, but until our mindset aligns with them; they learn and model after what what we know our next steps to be they see their parents do,” Hendrick said. we’ll continue to tread water,” she said.

“As a woman, I knew my girls need“When you give a message that resoed to see their mom chase her purpose nates and inspires someone into action and dream if I wanted the same thing there’s so much reward in that.” for them someday.”

For more information about Meant In addition to her business coaching for More and/or contact Hendrick, visit and speaking engagements, the Meant stephaniehendrickco.com or email her for More website offers a number of at stephaniehendrickco@gmail.com.

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Business is buzzing in Peoria

BY ALLISON ENGSTROM

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Honey Hive Farms is creating a buzz with its honey exchange.

Owner Tim Moore, owner of the Peoria business, offers bulk honey, bee packages and equipment.

He sells his local honey Saturdays from 10 am. - 1 p.m. at his farm on 83rd and Thunderbird avenues.

Moore recently offered people the option to trade in their store-bought honey for a new bottle of his locally made honey. Moore was eager to get out of his comfort zone and try something new with his business and feels like it paid off with the people that he met.

“It was a good way to meet people in the neighborhood. I really liked seeing people come in,” Moore said.

Moore’s nine-year-old son Alex loves “when customers come by to buy our honey and bring kids too.”

Tim Moore’s “employees” work hard at Honey Hives in Peoria. (Photo courtesy Honey Hives Farms)

Tim Moore doesn’t just produce and sell honey, he teaches beekeeping classes in Peoria. (Photo courtesy Honey Hives Farms)

“The beekeeping classes bring people together and educate them. That part is pretty cool because people have nowhere to go to learn these things in town, that I know of,” Moore said.

Moore’s wife Connie enjoys educating people and “seeing customers having fun going into the hive.”

Tracey Lugo of Raw Life Farms is a wholesale buyer who has worked with Moore and enjoys the uniqueness of the honey he makes.

From local flavors like orange blos-

Tim Moore sells a variety of his local honey Saturdays from 10 am. - 1 p.m. at his farm on 83rd and Thunderbird avenues.

(Peoria Times photos by Allison Engstrom)

Moore hopes to do something like this again with a “zero waste” twist to it. “I want to do another one where if you’ve bought honey with us before, then you can come fill your bottle back up yourself, we will weigh it and charge per ounce,” Moore said.

What started as a hobby for Moore in Missouri quickly turned into a business that brought him to Phoenix. He brought Honey Hive Farms to Peoria four years ago.

Honey Hive Farms thrived in the desert climate, as Missouri’s weather is a “dice roll” as Moore puts it. Due to the warmer temperatures here, Moore has found success in harvesting honey almost all year long.

Moore doesn’t stop at selling honey.

He also offers beekeeping classes to help educate the community.

som to wildflower, there is something for everyone at Honey Hive Farms.

“What sets his honey apart is it’s unpasteurized and unfiltered and its local to this area so it helps people who have allergies,” Lugo said.

Lugo sells a variety of honey at her stand inside Arrowhead Mall. From CBD infused honey to honey that provides allergy relief, Lugo uses Moore’s honey because it is unique.

“Tim has a distinctive taste to his honey that my customers love,” Lugo said.

The process of making honey is rather simple as Moore describes it.

“Ultimately you just pull the honey out of the hives, you extract it and then you bottle it. It’s a lot of work but it’s a

simple process,” Moore said.

While the process sounds simple, the maintenance can be the challenging part.

“The hard part is taking care of them.

It’s like having 50 kids and we have 600 hives here,” Moore said.

Not only does Moore have the challenge of taking care of the bees, but he

also travels across the country shipping his products.

“I drive 5,000 miles in five days by myself in eight states and meet 900 people with two different time changes and two different directions,” More said.

Despite these challenges, he has found that the people he meets along the way are what keep him passionate about his business.

“I meet the coolest people here,” Moore said, “I enjoy hearing their stories and learning from them.”

Honey Hives farm is at 14611 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria. For more information, call 602-330-8468 or visit honeyhivefarms.com.

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BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Multiple teams from the Peoria area landed in the football playoff brackets, announced in a presentation by the AIA on Saturday morning.

Among the teams selected to compete for a state championship: OPEN Division: Centennial: The No. 2 Coyotes howled up a 9-1 record. Their only loss was a 71-21 defeat against California’s Mater Dei, the defending high school football national champion. After that, Centennial went on an 8-0 run to end the season, allowing just a total of 28 points in eight games that included five consecutive shutouts in their region contests.

Senior quarterback Jonathan Morris leads the Coyote offense, throwing 16 touchdowns and just one interception through nine games. Junior Bryson Thomas led the team with 53 tackles, and senior Jaydin Young added 47 while also starting at running back.

The Coyotes, who have won the past two 5A state champions, will likely face a more difficult playoff bracket, including a first-round matchup against No. 7 Hamilton.

“Our guys like to challenge themselves. That’s why we play teams like Mater Dei, or Long Beach Poly, and this will be a real challenge here,” coach Richard Taylor said.

“Normally if you’re seeded high, the

first playoff game is kind of a warmup.

But in this, you’re playing a tough team because everybody in that eight has a real chance of winning the whole thing.”

As the only team from the area in the Open Division, Taylor added that the team is looking to win a title for the West Valley.

“We feel that we’re not only representing our school and our community, but we want to hold the banner high for all of the west side,” he said.

6A: Liberty: No. 7 Liberty is the only West Valley school to host a 6A playoff game.

The Lions lost to Open Bracket-bound Chaparral 36-35 to end the season, but the group of over 40 seniors – the most in recent team history – are prepared to make a postseason run.

A run-heavy team, senior quarterback Jonah Guevara leads the Lions in rushing with over 600 yards, as well as over 1,200 through the air. Sophomore Jax Stam recorded a team-high in tackles with over 60 and was last year’s top freshman tackler in Arizona.

The Lions landed on a 6-4 record and will host No. 10 La Joya Community in the first round.

5A: Sunrise Mountain: The No. 8 Mustangs have shown the ability to compete with just about anybody in the conference, showcasing their talent with a 38-35 victory over Williams Field – the top-seeded team

in the 5A bracket – early in the season.

The Mustangs are an offensively-stout squad, with senior quarterback Alex Gianoli leading the group with over 1,500 passing yards Senior quarterback Alex Gianoli’s passing and running helped Sunrise Mountain make the playoffs. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman) and another 500 on the ground with the most carries on the squad. threat to run for a long play on any carWith a 7-3 record, despite a sea- ry, and have recorded over 10 rushing son-ending 50-0 loss to Open-bound touchdowns each this season. DefenCentennial, the Mustangs will host No. sively twins Nicc and Nate Quinones 9 Buena in the first round. wreak havoc on opposing backfields.

Sunnyslope: Nate has totaled over 90 tackles in 2019.

Coach Damon Pieri’s No. 10 SunnysThe Cobras snapped to an 8-2 record, lope Viking squad began its season just and host No. 15 Tempe in the first 1-2, with a pair of disappointing losses. round.

The team battled back since in a tough “To get the two-seed here in my secregion to secure a playoff spot. ond year is something special. But we The Vikings are led by twin seniors can’t celebrate too long, because we quarterback Niko Haen and receiver have to get to work preparing for TemDavid Haen, who have been one of the pe now,” said coach Joseph Ortiz. top passer-receiver duos in the state Peoria: this season.

The No. 7 Panthers started the season The Vikings have a 6-4 record and will 4-0 and have not taken their foot off the visit No. 7 Cienega in the first round. gas pedal since.

4A: The Panthers are led by senior Micho Cactus: Cordero, described by teammates as Following a comeback 20-14 victory the emotional leader of the group. He over rival Peoria, the No. 2 Cactus Co- leads the team in carries with over 120 bras have a chance to play two home and is among the leaders in tackles as games in the 4A playoffs. a linebacker.

The Cobras are led by senior quarterPeoria finished with an 8-2 reback Conner Cordts and running back cord,and will host No. 10 Greenway in Anthony Flores offensively. Both are a the first round.

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Jazz Combos Concert November 21, 2019 @ 7:30 pm MU2 151

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CALENDAR Glow

Lasers, music and backlights will transform 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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9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Monday

Mini Bingo

Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is within the city of Peoria.

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

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.

Thursday

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lege. The group will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Friday

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.

For information, call 623-773-7436.

Pinochle

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.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7340.

Toddler Time

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Technology Classes: E-Books Readers

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Registration is required. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Diversity

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

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 Col-

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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.

Castle Hot Springs History

Learn the interesting history behind Castle Hot Springs, a hidden oasis in the desert from 1 to 2 p.m. at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 928-501-1703.

Sunset and Moonlight Hike on Yavapai Point Trail

Join a group hike from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Yavapai Point Trail, which is a moderate three-mile round trip. Bring a flashlight, water and snack. Meet the group at the Cottonwood Lane Trailhead at Lake Pleasant Regional Park.

Follow the “hike” signs to find the group.

For information, call 928-501-1703.

VolkStock Festival

Enjoy a live music concert with electrifying performances from various artists in addition to a car show with a large collection of vintage Volkswagen cars.

This weekend festival starts at noon on Nov. 8 and ends on Nov. 10 and takes place at Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard. For information, call 623-203-5173.

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

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 10 to 11:30 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Blender User’s Group

Bring a laptop and explore how to use Blender, a free open-source modeling software for 3-D design and animation from 1 to 4 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. For information, call 623-7737556.

Lego Club

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to play with others as they make Lego creations from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. This month’s theme is “sports ideas.” For information, call 623-7738650.

Sunday

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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 $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.

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,

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Private Riding Lessons

Line Dances

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.

SilverSneakers

The focus of this class in on toning muscles and building overall strength.

The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Second Saturday

Stop outside the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts at 10580 N. 83rd Drive between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. for outdoors games, live music and food trucks.

Thursday

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Peoria City Council Meeting

Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 and older to adults.

Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue. For information, call 602403-9560.

Tuesday

toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

The Peoria City Council will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Peoria Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street.

City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. For information, call 623-773-7340.

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 623-773-8650.

Technology Classes: Library Databases

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. For information, call 623-7737556.

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 information, call 623-773-7436.

Board of Adjustment

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

Open Play

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

For prices and information, call 623322-4100.

Busy Bee Crafters

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

For information, call 623-773-7436.

Zumba

Instructor Akua Jitahadi will lead a Zumba class at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. 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

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 623-9728372.

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.

Great Beginnings Book Club

Start the day off well discussing great books with others from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information and the month’s book title, call 623-7737555.

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Thrifty Thursdays

Children of all ages are admitted to Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for $5.The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623322-4100.

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

Free Ice Skating Lessons

AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages. After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.

Sew Smart

Bring or start a sewing project at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Library sewing machines are available for use.

For information, email mary.vass@peoriaaz.gov.

Baby Steps

Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teen Club

LGBTQ+ teens and friends are invited to the library from 6 to 7 p.m. Activities take place at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli

Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. For information, call 623773-8650

Toddler Time

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Technology Classes: Resumes

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

For information, call 623-773-7556.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. at Peoples Mortgage, 9059 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Suite G700. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

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Steps to Living Free of Dementia

Dr. Timothy Gerhart, practicing physician and author, will explain how not to live in fear of developing dementia by introducing Therapeutic Lifestyle Change from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Renovare Wellness

by Design Clinic, 18969 N. 83rd Avenue.

To RSVP, call 623-776-0206.

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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The Peoria Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is proud to host a Veterans Day event to honor and thank our Hometown Heroes. We are so pleased to partner with the Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort in their beautiful facility that includes a luxury community movie theatre. We’ll feature two inspirational movies, “Men of Honor” and “Hacksaw Ridge,” plus an interactive day of speakers, music, services and food!

The event takes place from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort, 20025 N. 81st Avenue, Peoria.

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There is no cost to the veteran, but we will be asking for a small payment from guests to offset our costs. This will cover a barbecue dinner and entertainment.

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

For break-out hip-hop star Tyla Yaweh, touring with Post Malone and Swae Lee has been a “dream come true.”

It’s not because he’s playing arenas with two of the biggest rappers. It’s all about the fans.

“People are waiting outside of the bus,” Yaweh said. “It’s everything I expected.

“We did a bunch of arena tours in Europe and Australia, but America is something different. It’s magical. This is where we’re from.”

The 24-year-old singer-songwriter is from Los Angeles, but he was raised in Orlando. He combines R&B and hiphop with a self-proclaimed “rock star”

attitude.

Earlier this year he released his debut album “Heart Full of Rage,” which earned more than 86 million global streams. The key to his success is staying focused, he said.

“I just try to stay sane and not get distracted by the lifestyle,” Yaweh said. “I work hard and health is wealth. Structure is key. I keep all these things in my head.

“I love making music. Whenever I get the chance to be in the studio, when everybody is still sleeping I’m still up working. Sometimes I like it when I’m not in the studio every day. I can build up the memories and stories and write it all out when I’m in the booth. I was born to do this. It’s a gift.”

Music wasn’t originally his goal, though. He aspired to be a magician

Before Tyla Yaweh became a hip-hop star, he wanted to be a magician or a skater. (Photo courtesy Epic Records)

like Criss Angel.

“I wanted to be a skateboarder, too,” Yaweh said. “I still skate to this day. If music doesn’t work all the way, I can go to the X Games and call it a day.

“I loved skating and dancing. My sister was in a girl band and I used to go to all her practices and studio sessions.

That was something that probably gave me the talent. I studied it. I figured out I could sing as a kid.”

He said his sister inspired him, but now the tables have turned. She’s out

of the business yet lives vicariously through him.

“I love my family,” he said.

Yaweh is looking forward to returning to the Valley with Post Malone on Friday, Nov. 8.

“I’ve played two shows in Phoenix— when I was on tour with Yung Pinch and for Pot of Gold,” he said. “It was cool. I look at my Twitter and people there are so ready for me to get out there. Scottsdale is lit, too.”

He calls his shows the “Tyla Yaweh Experience.” He wants a shared experience between him and his fans.

“My show has a lot of raging,” he said. “I might go out and touch the crowd. I like getting off the stage and running into the bleachers and performing. It’s a good show that has genuine energy.”

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Dealing with back pains during holiday traveling?

BY DR. NICK HUNTER Guest Columnist

We encounter many people who have traveled to another state, whether it may be by car or by plane, and return home with major back issues. Patients often ask, “I want to see my family.

What can I do to make traveling less painful for me so that I can go see them?”

This week, we have put together some tips to make traveling during the holidays a little less painful.

We all know being stuck in a car for an extended amount of time can be brutal- especially for the driver. Having bad posture while sitting down for hours at a time can lead to severe back problems. Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes while on a holiday road trip: Driving Tip No. 1 Stop the pain before it starts by adjusting the car seat before you begin your journey can help immensely. Putting your seat in a position that is tilted

slightly backward will allow your elbows to relax and your body to sit naturally. This, in turn, will reduce the stress placed on the spine because the seat will carry some of your weight.

Driving Tip No. 2 Tight clothing or belts can restrict your movement and cause the body to gradually become stiffer over the duration of the trip. Wearing loose, comfortable clothes will allow more movement within whatever tiny space you might find yourself.

Driving Tip No. 3 People often don’t realize that giving the body a break after a certain amount of time in the car is essential. Pulling

over to a rest stop or gas station will allow you to get out, walk around and give your legs a much-needed stretch. (To help encourage these breaks, drink lots of water!)

Are you leaving on a jet-plane this holiday season?

Flying instead of driving does have its perks.

Air Travel Tip No. 1 While on the plane, it can understandably be difficult to get up and move around. Unless you’re walking to the back to use the restroom, you probably aren’t getting much movement. A solution to this would be to do tiny in-flight exercises such as shoulder shrugs and foot circles. This will assist blood circulation throughout the body and help

to avoid blood clot formation in your legs and have a huge impact on the way you feel after landing.

Air Travel Tip No. 2 The final piece of advice is to push your suitcase, rather than to pull it.

Pulling your suitcase from behind as you cross the airport causes the body to twist in a motion that can be harmful to your back. Pushing the suitcase in a forward direction alleviates strain on the back and upper body.

This season, venture out into the world and make some memories! Jump in the car! Hop on a plane! Hopefully, these tips will keep you active and healthy so you can take advantage of the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones!

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Second Saturday culture time

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The popular Second Saturday cultural event continues this weekend.

From 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., the city of Peoria hosts outdoor games, live music and food trucks.

The action takes place outside the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive.

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Saturday’s music lineup is a big one,

Seven musical performers and four food trucks are scheduled for this month’s Second Saturday.

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One Wright was wrong, but two Wrights were right CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

In the latter part of the 19th Century, when the Methodist church was holding its denominational convention, one leader stood up and shared his vision both for the church and society at large.

He told the ministers and evangelists how he believed someday men would fly from place to place instead of merely traveling on horseback. But it was a concept too outlandish for many members to handle.

One minister, Bishop Wright, stood up and angrily protested. “Heresy!” he shouted. “Flight is reserved for the angels!”

He went on to elaborate that if God had intended for man to fly, He would have given him wings. Clearly, the bishop was unable to envision what the speaker was predicting. When Bishop Wright finished his brief protest, he gathered up his two sons, Orville and Wilbur, and left the auditorium.

That’s right. His sons were Orville and Wilbur Wright. Several years later, on Dec. 17, 1903, those two sons did what their father called impossi-

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Let me share another story about Orville and Wilbur Wright. Columnist Harvey Mackey shared this true story in his newspaper column.

Early in the development of flight, the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were largely dismissed at home in America. They had to go abroad to get proper recognition for their aeronautical achievements. The French government gave the Wright brothers an opportunity to demonstrate what they had done. However, the French were obviously jealous of the two modest Americans.

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At a banquet in Paris to honor the accomplishments of the Wright brothers, the chief speaker at the dinner devoted most of his remarks to claiming France had led the world in aviation exploration and would do so in the future. He gave very little in praise to the two American guests.

When Wilbur Wright was called upon to speak, he said: “I am no hand at public speaking, and so I must on this occasion content myself with a few words. As I sat here listening to the speaker who preceded me, I heard his comparisons made to the eagle, to the swallow and to the hawk as typifying skill and speed in mastery of the air. But somehow or other, I could not keep from thinking of the parrot which, of all the ornithological kingdom, is the poorest flier and the best talker.”

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Notice the two types of speakers we have in these two accounts. Both were full of hubris. Both were condescending. Both spoke from their preconceived biases. One was proud and short-sighted. The other’s head was so far in the clouds, he couldn’t see the real heroes sitting right in front of him.

Don’t be too hard on those two speakers. We all have been like those them from time to time. Lesson: While it’s hard to get off our high horse, it might be much harder if we don’t.

While others waxed eloquent in their arenas, Orville and Wilbur just went on with the business of building an airplane. They understood inspiration must turn into perspiration. With good old-fashioned grit, primitive engineering skills, humility, and with few assets, they turned old bicycles and unreliable engines into an achievement that turned the world right-side up. They

shifted the playing field. They moved from “tell-a-vison” to “do-a-vision.”

It was a “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” moment, not even recognized by those in their own country.

The Wright brothers and their ilk aren’t distracted by the “parrots” who keep parading throughout history, busy convincing their audiences they are eagles, swallows and hawks. No, they just kept on keeping on, doing what is Wright, accomplishing the mission, accomplishing great things that are real, tangible and lasting for the benefit of all.

No seeking the glory here. Just finding a need and meeting it. I want to say thank you to the researchers, nurses, doctors, pastors, IT people, pharmacists, front line responders, elementary teachers, Sunday school teachers and workers, workers in factories, volunteers, business owners and their employees, the military, ironworkers, machinists, printers, binders, janitors and the like that are too busy accomplishing something to be distracted by static in the airwaves.

Obviously, I could only mention a few heroes in this article so if I missed you, it wasn’t intentional. You know who you are. You are the ones who make countries work. I say to you, like many others in our community, well done. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one gets the glory.

This reminds me of Jesus and the work He accomplished. No glory seeking. No stately form that you would notice Him. Jesus wore blue jeans. Humble, mounted on a colt, engaging the nameless, faceless, and needy, equipping all people for life, salt and light for a world that needs it, giving grace to all who will accept it. A model for all of us to emulate.

You see that? One Wright made a wrong. Two Wright’s made a right. And the parrots are still talking about it.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF They don’t just give grades - they also get them.

On Friday, the Arizona State Board of Education released grades for school districts and schools across the state.

The formula that determines school labels uses a wide range of academic measures, including results from the AzMERIT test and academic growth.

Peoria Unified School District’s overall results show eight schools moved up one letter grade.

Eighteen schools of PUSD’s 42 received A’s.

PUSD elementary schools on “the A-team”: • Apache • Canyon • Copperwood

• Desert Harbor • Frontier • Kachina • Lake Pleasant • Oakwood • Oasis • Paseo Verde • Peoria Traditional • Sunset Heights • Vistancia PUSD high schools who aced it: • Cactus • Centennial • Ironwood • Liberty • Sunrise Mountain Peoria Elementary School saw the most growth moving from a D in 201718 to a B for the 2018-19 school year.

This year was also the first for school

labels for alternative schools. Peoria Flex Academy scored a B. According to a PUSD press release, “The A-F Accountability System is just one of those tools.

“Throughout the school year, there are many ways teachers assess how students are doing in the classroom, including classwork, homework, quizzes, projects and teacher and counselor observations about individual student growth. The district also measures soft skills such as students’ ability to communicate, collaborate and think critically.”

A complete list of all Peoria Unified school labels is available at peoriaunified.org.

Eighteen of PUSD’s 42 schools received A’s from the Arizona Board of Education. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

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Highland Prep recognized as outstanding STEM school

Highland Prep students, left to right, Brandon Nevers, Kendal Matthews, and Darius Mixon and teacher Jack Bagley attended a recent Suns basketball game. Highland Prep was honored at the game for being one of the top STEM schools in Arizona. (Photo courtesy Highland Prep)

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Phoenix Suns and APS recently honored Highland Prep as one of the top STEM schools in Arizona.

Highland Prep was honored for science, engineering, math and technology on Oct. 28, during halftime of the Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz game. The Suns provided students and staff with 30 tickets to attend the game.

The Surprise school has students from all over the West Valley.

The STEM curriculum at Highland Prep emphasizes 21-century skills needed to solve problems, find and use evidence, collaborate on projects and think critically in all courses.

“We are honored to be recognized for our rigorous STEM curriculum,” said Jack Bagley, principal of Highland

Prep. “Our continued expansion of AP, dual enrollment and engineering offerings will further prepare students for higher education and a technologically advanced workforce.”

Highland Prep, a STEM charter high school in Surprise, offers multiple engineering courses via Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a project-based curriculum. Extracurricular clubs such as VEX Robotics, SeaPerch Robotics and Zero Robotics support STEM coursework.

Students use their expertise in robotics to mentor Valley middle school students with their VEX Robotics clubs.

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BLOOM365 this weekend Halloween at Peoria preschool

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF BLOOM365 is a nonprofit that educates and activates young people as peer advocates “to uproot abuse in a generation.

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From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10, BLOOM365 holds workshops at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W Jefferson Street, Peoria.

The workshops are aimed “to provide the skills, knowledge and resources for teens aged 13-19 to serve as peer advocates in their communities and on their campuses,” said Kathryn Wickersham of BLOOM365’s Peoria office.

“The goal is to empower youth who witness, experience or perpetrate verbal, emotional, physical or sexual violence to seek help.”

More than 15,000 teens complete the “Bloom It Up” curriculum at schools each year, demonstrating improvement in their self-esteem and communication, conflict resolution and coping skills.

The program is designed for teens who are passionate about cultivating a culture of empathy, respect, consent and kindness.

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Preschoolers, staff and families at Peoria’s Primrose School of Fletcher Heights celebrated Halloween with a Trunk-or-Treat event at the school, including a funhouse set up in the school bus.

The school also hosted a pumpkin decorating contest for families and let the community decide the winner.

The winners are the candy corn “pufferfish,” baby shark and Kermit with Ms. Piggy.

Madix and Nixon Mahan wore matching costumes to the Primrose School of Fletcher Heights Halloween party. (Photo courtesy Primrose School of Fletcher Heights)

Primrose School of Fletcher Heights hosted a Trunk-or-Treat event. (Photo courtesy Primrose School of Fletcher Heights).

The winning pumpkin required quite a bit of work. (Photo courtesy Primrose School of Fletcher Heights).

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CTE helps students plan for future

BY NATALIE URQUIZA

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What to do after high school?

The Peoria Unified School District helped students with that big question at a Career and College event Oct. 19. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) center at Centennial High School hosted the event, now in its ninth year. It was created by Dr. Patti Beltram, the CTE director. Students in grades six and up were able to start exploring their futures.

“Students were able to talk to current students to find out what is like, talk with colleges, universities, trade and technical schools,” Beltram said.

Employers provided mock interviews, she said and discussed internships as well as entry-level positions.

Nine years ago, the event was held at Arizona State University West.

“The students and parents were like, ‘Oh my gosh I can’t believe all of this is available but I don’t know what it looks like,’” Beltram said. “That is the reason why we moved it to Peoria high school in the third year because we wanted the students to not just have an open house but to have a hands-on experience.”

As part of that, the students were able to use virtual wells, create a toolbox, do cybersecurity or decorate cupcakes.

The event is designed for students to develop their goals and help map their way through high school and college.

Beltram said nearly 95% of the 2019 graduates took one CTE course before they graduated and 85% of the graduates took two or more.

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“I am so excited because you get to find out what you like and what you don’t like in school, you get to save time and money for your parents,” Beltram said.

“I have to say it is so exciting, it is the very few positions within the district that I get to see positive stuff about students every single day.”

The program has already begun planning a meeting for next year’s College and Career Day. “I think it is important to know our students graduate high school, not just with a high school diploma, but they can graduate with an industry credential,” Beltram said.

“They can graduate with college

credits towards an associate or a bachelor’s degree. We are finding 85% of our graduates are graduating from our district and continuing post-secondary or related employment to what they took in high school.”

The Peoria Unified School District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) center assists students with planning for post-high school. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

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