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Couple fined for pro-Black garden flags BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor
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Trent and Nickole Langston have lived in Fletcher Heights for about 21 years. The Air Force veterans did not have issues with their HOA until late summer, when they were fined for having a small pro-Black garden flag. “Now that we’re choosing to hang garden flags, we’re getting compliance letters and we were fined,” Nickole said. “I’ve never seen anything like this.” Dani McMurray, Fletcher Heights community manager, said the board of direc-
tors had no comment. “I think it’s the content,” Nickole said. “We’re one of very few Black families in this neighborhood. There are blue flags that support police. I walk the neighborhood every day to work out. We’re getting compliance letters and fines for simply hanging garden flags.” The couple were fined $25, and they were told if they didn’t change them, the fine would increase. “We changed it to Fletcher Heights residents Trent and Nickole Langston were ‘Stay Woke,’” she said. fined $25 for showcasing a small pro-Black garden flag. SEE LIVES PAGE 3
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Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz was placed on paid leave, according to city spokesperson Jen Stein. “At this point, he is on paid administrative leave, pending an investigation,” Stein said without elaborating about the reasons for it. The Peoria Times requested a copy of
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A Fletcher Heights couple say they have been receiving compliance letters.
the report. Stein said it would not be finalized until this week. Department deputy chiefs, Billy Morris and Rob Brewster, are overseeing the department. Ruiz has been fire chief since July 2012. Prior to his stint with Peoria, he served in various capacities with the Phoenix Fire Department from October 1974 to December 2011. PT
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“That’s the one we got fined for. We changed it to a simple flag that has a person of color on it. We didn’t get anything for that. Now we have our African flag hanging. I logged in to (the residents’ portal) and I saw there’s another fine coming in the mail.” Nickole left the Air Force in 2002, while her husband retired in 2007. Combined, they have more than 30 years of service to the Air Force. Nickole and Trent work as a registered nurse and warrant officer, respectively. They purchased their home in January 2001 and they have a 26-year-old son, whom she worries about. “As a mother of a Black son, I worry every time my son is not in my eyesight,” she said. “With the times we live in, I’m not at peace until he is close by.” PT
The married couple, both Air Force veterans, have lived in Fletcher Heights for about 21 years. Nickole Langston said she has seen during her neighborhood walks numerous blue lawn flags supporting police. (Photos by Cassandra Tomei)
APS offers holiday decorating safety tips BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF APS encourages residents to put safety at the top of their holiday lists. The hustle and bustle of the season often leads to accidents. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 200 decorating-related injuries occur each day during November and December, sending thousands of people to the emergency room. When stringing lights outside, use a dry wooden or fiberglass ladder, and be sure to stay away from overhead power lines. Only use your ladder on level ground. Don’t use the top rung, and don’t lean away to hang decorations. Avoid stringing any outdoor lighting or electrical cords where water from irrigation or sprinklers may be present. Check for labels showing the lights have been certified for outdoor use. Discard light sets with broken or cracked sockets, frayed wires or loose connections. Use more than one circuit to avoid overloading household wiring. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation
for the number of light strings that can be connected safely. Consider using LED holiday lights, which run much cooler than their traditional counterparts, are less of a fire risk and use much less energy. Turn off holiday lights before going to bed or leaving the house. Those with a live tree should make sure to check and add water often to the tree stand. If the tree is losing a lot
of needles or the needles become brittle, do not turn on decorative electrical lights. The heat from the lights could cause a fire. Test smoke alarms monthly and change batteries every year. CPSC recommends having working smoke alarms on every floor of your home and in every bedroom. For more electrical safety tips, visit aps.com/safety. PT
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Council to select redistricting map on Dec. 14
On Tuesday, Dec. 14, the Peoria City Council will consider five maps drawn and proposed by the public for redistricting. One map will be selected and become effective in 2022. This comes after several maps were submitted by the public, two rounds of open houses and a public feedback period. To learn more about the redistricting process, open house meetings or proposed maps, visit peoriaaz.gov/ redistricting.
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Shop local this holiday season
Peoria city staff is encouraging residents to shop within the city this holiday season. For every service performed in Peoria or handcrafted piece of clothing, jewelry, home décor item or more that is purchased, residents benefit. Sales tax helps fund public safety, libraries, parks, recreation programs, and various human and neighborhood services. To find a list of local businesses deal to visit and support during the holidays, visit visitpeoriaaz.com/ shoplocal.
Save the date for the Old Town Holiday Festival
Peoria’s Old Town Holiday Festival, featuring Second Saturdays activities, returns on Saturday, Dec. 11. Two large Peoria events are coming together for a night of free holiday fun in Old Town Peoria from 5 to 9 p.m., near 83rd and Grand avenues. Old Town Holiday
Festival attendees can stroll through the historic streets of Old Town Peoria, between Peoria and Grand avenues, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a tree-lighting ceremony, and experience live entertainment and festivities. Included in the festival will be bounce houses, roaming high school choirs from Peoria, local merchants and vendors selling gift items, a gingerbread house display, holiday photo opportunities, live performances from local musicians and dancers, and many food trucks. Entries for the annual Gingerbread House Contest must be submitted between before Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street. The grand prize for the Best Overall Large House is $100 and $50 for the Best Overall Mini House. For more information about the Old Town Holiday Festival, visit peoriaaz. gov/specialevents. PT
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Shop wisely and calmly this holiday season BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist
How was your Black Friday? If you were one of the brave souls who headed out to shop, I hope you survived the ordeal. It may be the season of giving, but the spending happens first. So many presents to buy and so little money. Hmm, what are we to do? Evidently keep shopping, because the average American will spend about $1,000 on Christmas presents this year! Guess inflation will not deflate us! Hey, the approaching holidays don’t have to be so stressful! We should be happy to give — and receive — a basket of homemade cookies. Well, that’s if we baked cookies. Actually, I do bake cookies, but with a husband and
many grandkids who like my cookies, there will never be any hope of me giving a basket to anyone. My grandmother used to bake fruitcakes and give them to family and friends. A proper English woman, plus a teetotaler, she put enough rum in those cakes to get a family of four tipsy. One bite of grandma’s cake, which was hard as a brick, and it could make your head spin. I recently read that a fruitcake — one that is well fermented — can last in a tin for more than 40 years and still be edible. For the gift that might last a lifetime, perhaps I’ll start my own little tradition of baking fruitcakes. Oh, if you get one from me, please don’t eat and drive. So, back to shopping. Sometimes Black Friday enhances bad behavior. A woman in Scottsdale was arrested for going to a crowded mall with a large pin. Evidently, she was jabbing other shoppers in a department store
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with a 2-inch hatpin when she wanted them to move out of her way. People were screaming in pain, running for their lives. Yikes! Hopefully, that outrageous behavior will never happen in our little corner of the world. Getting past the shopping, the season of magic is here. There is so much more to the holidays than simply packages under a tree. Of course, those packages do matter, especially if you have children or grandkids who are busy making their wish lists. I used to get little handwritten requests from the grandboys with items like, “truck, ball, power ranger” scrawled on festive note paper. Now I get a text that says things like “camping, fishing or biking gear.” I used to love getting their lists. Now I just run (with my wallet) and hide when I see
their texts. Dear readers, shop wisely and calmly. Bake a fruitcake. Perhaps I will dig up my grandmother’s recipe and rekindle an old tradition. Like my grandma, I’ll taste test everything (a few times) before I mix in the ingredients. Only the best for my friends! So, if you get a little loaf, wrapped carefully in brown paper, please do not confuse this heavy object with a brick, although it could be used as a doorstop. I promise, just one little bite and you’ll discover the “happy” in holidays. PT Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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A historic day a 5-year-old will never forget BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist
It has come and gone again, that day remembered from so long ago. And with each passing year, the date stirs memories of what was and what might have been. It was a warm day for Nov. 22, 1963. The 5-year-old yearned for snow. The boy had been brought by his mother to the home of his maternal grandparents following his half day of kindergarten at the Jack & Jill Nursery. The boy sat down directly in front of his grandparents’ black-and-white TV set to watch the early afternoon fare on the newest channel available. Midway through a program, a bulletin from ABC News interrupted the show: “Here is a special bulletin from
Dallas, Texas: Three shots were fired at President Kennedy’s motorcade today in Downtown Dallas.” The boy sat transfixed, pondering the news he had just heard. Perhaps it was the process of wrapping his 5-year-old brain around the disturbing development. Whatever the reason, it would take three additional bulletins and the introduction of a strange new word to the kindergartener’s vocabulary before he sought out his grandmother. “Nanny, President Kennedy’s been ass-uh-ass-sass…shot!” His grandmother fixed a steely gaze on her eldest grandchild. Gone was the indulgent smile that heretofore softened her features; it had been replaced by a cold stare that unnerved the 5-year-old to a greater extent than the news he had heard in the network bulletins. “John David, you shouldn’t make up stories like that… What a horrible
thing to say!” “I’m not making it up, Nanny… The news is on TV… Come watch with me!” Before joining her grandson in front of the television, his grandmother sought out someone she regarded as a more credible source. She called his grandfather, who confirmed the news, saying he had heard about it on the radio playing in his store. When she joined her grandson to watch the coverage, Nanny wondered aloud: “Well, I guess that means Johnson is now the president.” The 5-year-old was clueless about the Constitution. Who is Johnson… And why is he now president? Nanny explained that there is a vice president who becomes president if the chief executive dies in office. Because that had just happened, a man named Lyndon Baines Johnson was now president of the United States.
We know the world changed that day. For the kindergartener, the impromptu civics lesson from his grandmother sparked an interest in government that grew to parallel his interest in broadcasting. Nanny would not live to see her grandson elected to Congress; she was called to her heavenly home less than five years later, at age 63… the current age of her firstborn grandchild. And that grandchild, the author of this column, acknowledges that he is now 17 years older than John F. Kennedy was when he was taken from us on that November day in Dallas. A day that a 5-year-old would never forget. PT J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.
Forlorn phone calls that will never be answered BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
All his life, 75 years, my father was careful with his money, so he would be appalled by the waste. He never liked to spend a dollar, not when he could save a buck. My dad passed away in March, though, which means the decision isn’t his to make anymore. So the phone stays on, even though there’s no one left to answer it. The line rings four times before it passes over to voicemail. The message is a perfect metaphor for my father: Short, economical, nothing needless. He must have recorded the greeting a decade ago, when he and my mother finally decided to get rid of the ancient answering machine they’d had since time immemorial. The phone company must have sent them a coupon. It’s just two sentences.
“Hi, this is Harvey,” he says. “Go ahead and leave a message.” So I do. Even though I’m well aware that no one will ever get back to me. Sometimes I tell my dad about my day: what’s going on at work, which clients have which problems, how I’m hitting the golf ball, how I’m doing on my diet. Other times I tell him which moments sparked memories of him and my mom. Usually it’s a song on the radio. My parents loved music from the ’60s and ’70s: Crosby, Stills and Nash; the Beatles; John Denver. When I called last week, it was brought on by a song: “Black Water” by the Doobie Brothers. It was a hit in the spring 1975, about the time I turned 10. I know this because that was the spring break my parents packed my brother and I into their Volkswagen Beetle and drove us from New York to Florida to go to Disneyworld. That was back when no one booed at the Hall of Presidents and before they
cut out the sexist portions of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride. We spent days packed into the VW, 2,000 miles in each direction, a family of four cramped and too crabby to play license plate bingo. The Doobies played on an endless loop as the FM stations faded in and out. But it was all worth it for the e-ticket rides: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the Haunted Mansion, the Jungle Cruise. My father was 30 then, a paint factory worker with a wife and two kids in elementary school. Whatever childhood dreams he’d had for himself — All-Star basketball player for the Knicks, law school, airline pilot — were never going to come true. I imagine he knew it. He owned an old Super 8 movie camera and he shot lots of footage of his sons and his wife, but not much of himself. My father was always present, though, never the focal point, always right off-screen, circling around us at the edges. Sometimes when I call his phone
number now, I wonder aloud about how that made him feel, why my father’s life so rarely seemed to be about him, at least to the people it was about. He doesn’t answer, of course. My father always was a man of few words. He spent them the way he spent his paychecks: Like there was never quite enough to go around. My voicemails to dad’s old number always end with me telling him “I love you.” It was the way we always ended our phone calls back when he was alive. It was a sentence he said with conviction, like it mattered to him, and I never doubted it. Maybe that’s why I still call, even now, even with no one there to answer. To hear his voice. Always there, always nearby. Even from heaven. PT David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Arizona Self Storage begins construction BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Glendale-based land development company the Mangat Group partnered with Aberdeen Management & Development to build and operate an Arizona Self Storage facility in Peoria. The facility is being built on the southwest corner of Loop 101 and Olive Avenue. Tony Mangat, founder of the Mangat Group, is the landowner and part owner of the new facility, marking his first array into the storage industry. “I have been building various projects in Arizona for a while now and continue to see the growth of community throughout the Valley,” Mangat said. “We wanted to create a facility that will service all storage opportunities throughout the community. This project has been in the works for a while now, and to see our goal being achieved is astounding.” This is Arizona Self Storage’s ninth property in the state and third in the West Valley. Amenities will include
of-the-art facility,” Mangat said. “There are a lot of storage facilities in the area. We have a very unique drive-thru, enclosed loading bay. Customers can shut the doors behind As Arizona Self Storage’s ninth property in the state, the facility will include fully air-conditioned them and be comunits, on-site professional managers, state-of-the-art security and an enclosed drive-thru loading pletely out of the elbay for a protected moving experience. (Submitted photo) ements. This is a special, unique feature fully air-conditioned units, on-site geographical footprint of our Arizo- that most facilities rarely have. Arizona Self Storage in Peoria professional managers, state-of-the- na Self Storage brand throughout the art security and an enclosed drive-thru Phoenix region. With this facility we marks Mangat’s third branded proploading bay for an easy and protect- are bringing an unsurpassed level of erty in the area. This one has on-site ed moving experience. The four-sto- customer experience and quality of professional management, which is now rare. ry Class A building will total 122,000 product to the West Valley.” “We have the best security in the inAberdeen Management & Developgross square feet, with approximately ment is overseeing the development dustry,” he said. “We’re also locally 875 storage units. “We are thrilled to partner with and ongoing operations of the facil- owned and operated in Arizona. We Tony, and the Mangat Group, by ity. RKAA Architects designed, and take pride in our properties.” Mangat said the location is perfect bringing this state-of-the-art facility Campbell Development is building. to the Peoria community,” said Drew Construction began in October and, for a self-storage facility because of Monson, president of Aberdeen Man- with a year build, it is expected to its proximity to a small-business park where Mangat owns eight units. PT open in October 2022. agement & Development. “This is going to be a Class A, state“We look forward to expanding the
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Itty Bitty Open introduces kids to golf BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
In its 34th year, the Junior Golf Association of Arizona hosts the 2022 Itty Bitty Open on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 22 Valleywide locations. Available for free to kids ages 3 to 5, the event offers golf clinics at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. when juniors and parents learn basics skills taught by qualified PGA and LPGA professionals. Kids then participate in noncompetitive golf games and tournaments. Each golfer receives a set of plastic, right-handed golf clubs; balls; a bag and a visor. Participants are asked to leave their own clubs at home. An adult “caddie” must accompany each golfer. “For 34 years, the Itty Bitty Open is
a great way for parents to introduce their children to the game of golf,” said Scott McNevin, JGAA executive director. “In fact, adults who attended decades ago are now bringing their kids, so the second generation is already here.” A special contest with prizes will be held at each session for the “Best Dressed Golfer and Caddie Team.” All winners will receive a congratulatory letter, a trophy and two tickets for the R.S. Hoyt Jr. Dream Day Activities at the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kids attend at no charge; tickets are for parents or other adults. Space is limited. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 9 by calling 602-9446168 or visit jgaa.org. PT
The 34-year-old Itty Bitty Open encourages children to learn the game of golf. (Photo courtesy of Junior Golf Association of Arizona)
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Charity golf tourney offers ‘Gratitude on the Green’ BY PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual first responders charity golf tournament on Monday Jan. 31, at Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia. Last year’s event was a complete sellout in the midst of the COVID-19 restrictions, and the event generated $10,000 to support our police and fire organizations, demonstrate gratitude, and show ongoing commitment for their tireless work. We recognize the significant impact associated with the work our police and firefighters do, and dedicating this event is our way of showing our appreciation for each of them, their families and the risks they take each and every day to protect us. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to again partner with Law Enforcement Specialists, the title sponsor for the
third year in a row. We work alongside generous sponsors and volunteers whose visions align with the mission of our tournament. “We again are excited and energized to partner with Law Enforcement Specialists as our 2022 title sponsor supporting our first responder golf tournament,” said Scot Andrews, Peoria Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “CEO Bonnie Lucas and her team believe in the sacrifice and dedication our first responders bring to our community every day. We look forward to another engaging fun event with LES and demonstrating our appreciation, respect and of course through our dollars gifted to our first responders.” Lucas founded the security firm to
address this important need of “putting the law on your side” by providing the resources to coordinate police officers for off-duty work. “The success of LES is only possible because of our brave police officers — they are the best humans on this earth,” Lucas said.” We have the privilege of helping supplement their income by doing what they love while providing better lives for their families, reaching their financial goals, and fulfilling their dreams.” Show your support and donate or volunteer to support this great West Valley and Peoria event! Registration is now open on peoriachamber.com/ events. Don’t golf? Sponsor a first re-
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Member Spotlight SizeUp West provides free market research to foster local entrepreneurship BY PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A national entrepreneurship boom is now occurring, as entrepreneurs starting new businesses has reached historic highs. This is a positive sign for the future of the economy and welcome news as an economic boost to replace economic activity and businesses lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every month in 2021 resulted in the highest number of new business starts compared to the same month for the past 15 years. To make successful decisions and reduce the risk of failure, aspiring entrepreneurs need resources to help them plan for their business opening. As this large group of new entrepreneurs enters the marketplace, they need data and market research to create solid business plans. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is em-
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Lovin’ Life Expos return to the Valley BY ANNIKA TOMLIN
Peoria Times Staff Writer
After a 2020 pandemic pause, the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos are returning. They are set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Mesa Convention Center. “We’re going to have great entertainment, a lot of informative exhibitors, and it’s just a great way to get out and find out what is going on in the community,” Lovin’ Life After 50 publisher Steve Strickbine said. “It’s a great way to meet
lots of people and have some fun.” Previously, the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos have attracted thousands of people who network and gather information, as well as participate in the raffle prize giveaway and take a shot at hourly $100 cash prizes. “These expos were started as just a way to allow organizations in the community to come together with people over 50 to show what they have to offer,” Strickbine said. “To give them information about things that are coming up in their organizations. “It has become a very good event, though, for entertainment and just a
great way for getting out.” Among the exhibitors that will have booths at both the Sun City and Mesa Expos are 4C Medical Group (Optum Care), Arizona Liver Health, Home Concepts Custom Remodeling, Humana, AFC Physical Medicine and Hospice of the Valley. Specifically at the Sun City Expo will be Arizona Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center, Edward Jones and MediSolutions LLC. Unique to Mesa are Bright Health Plan, Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet, Emphasis Advisors and National Cremation Society.
“With COVID-19 we are being very careful with how we proceed, and we are following the CDC guidelines, of course, to make sure that we are operating with best practices to make sure that everybody that does attend stays safe,” Strickbine said. In terms of entertainment, the Duttons will be returning to the stage once again. For those who don’t know, “they’re a band that has a theater in Branson, Missouri, where they play during the summer months,” and then they also have a theater in the East Valley (in SEE EXPOS PAGE 18
Hop on board the Christmas Open House train tour
BY ALLISON BROWN
Peoria Times Staff Writer
Arizona Big Train Operators has once again opened its homes for a self-guided Christmas Open Houses event featuring garden-scale train layouts. The event will be held over two weekends — Saturday, Dec. 11, to Sunday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 18, to Sunday, Dec. 19 — from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes homes in Mesa, Sun Lakes, San Tan Valley, Goodyear, Avondale and Phoenix, as well as the Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction (only open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). “Numerous members of our club opened up their own personal layouts at their houses to the public,” club President Darrell Woolfolk said. “We decorate and put the layouts in full glory. Most of them have some form of Christmas lights, and some of the buildings are lit up. Normally we do an event during the daytime, but people really like to see nighttime viewing of the layouts. It’s just a completely different perspective
All aboard this holiday train tour. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Big Train Operators)
than you’d normally see.” A full list of the schedule with addresses can be found on Arizona Big Train Operators’ website. Some displays may not be available one weekend, so Woolfolk said to be sure to check the
schedule, as he will update it with any changes. Participants can create their own route and peruse at their own pace. Woolfolk said most of the displays are taken down during the summer and are put up around October in private res-
idences. This annual tour is one of the only ways the public can see the trains up close. While most are more traditional train sets, there are some that stand out. “There’s one in Mesa with a lot of lights, and that’s decorated with robots and an inflatable Santa Claus that goes with his layout,” Woolfolk said. “It’s just a collection of different things that appeal to all ages. There’s anything from an airport with a running train or running airplanes to dinosaurs and dragons.” Woolfolk said the organization’s goal is to educate kids. He said he wants to teach them that trains are more than just a toy to play with. They were a major turning point for the development of the United States. The open house is free, but participants can make tax-deductible donations. Funds will go toward club functions and the maintenance of public train sets at Ryan House and Cardon Children’s Hospital. SEE TOUR PAGE 18
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Holiday gift giving is all ‘in the cards’ BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
From enjoying extraordinary meals to catching the sunrise from a hot air balloon, this selection of gift card packages showcases the best deals the Valley has to offer. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company was created to celebrate hand-crafted, artisanal beers that are inspired by the beautiful and diverse state. The deal: Buy $50 worth of gift cards and receive a $5 card; buy $100 in gift cards and get a $20 bonus card. Purchases must be made in person. 721 N. Arizona Avenue, Suite 103, Gilbert, 480-497-2739; 201 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, 480-462-1836, azwbeer.com
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“The Ryan House is a location for kids with long-term illnesses,” Woolfolk said. “We have a train there that we maintain and operate for the kids. They have complete control, and they run it. They just admire it. It’s something for the kids to keep their illness off their minds. We also do Cardon Children’s Hospital in Mesa. That is our biggest indoor layout that we have. It is truly spectacular. That’s been there for roughly 14 years. If the public is able to see it, once the hospitals open back up for visitors, it is truly something to see.” PT
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Bourbon & Bones The Bourbon & Bones menu features hand-selected wet-aged and dry-aged cuts of prime beef, wagyu beef, elegant options for fresh seafood, and an extensive list of bourbons and whiskies. Bourbon & Bones is staffed with expert mixologists who deliver a robust cocktail program and, of course, certified sommeliers who oversee a significant wine list, including Coravin pours by the glass. The deal: Purchase $100 in gift cards, receive $25 bonus card; buy $250, get $75. 4200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-629-4922; 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-597-9459, bourbonandbonesaz.com Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Can’t go wrong with gifts of beer and burgers. Cold Beers & Cheeseburg-
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Mesa) where they play during the winter months. They were on ‘America’s Got Talent’ at one point,” according to Strickbine. The Duttons’ set list includes bluegrass, country and pop music. “They always attract a big crowd,” Strickbine said. Ms. Senior Arizona 2022 winner Patricia Person will meet and greet with attendees. “I think a lot of people are anxious to get back out,” Strickbine said. PT
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Daily Dose Kitchen & Bar Daily Dose is all about creativity. The entrées are created with the freshest ingredients, but don’t leave out the booze. Specialty cocktails like the spicy watermelon margarita and bacon bloody mary are on the menu, too, as are craft beers. The deal: Purchase $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus; buy $100, get $20. Good through Christmas. 4020 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 480-994-3673; 1928 E. Highland Avenue, Suite F107, Phoenix, 602-274-0334; 96 S. Rockford Drive, Suite 105, Tempe, 480-590-6937, dailydosegrill.com
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Wine and Chocolate Affaire benefits advocacy center
BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
The Southwest Family Advocacy Center will host the second Wine and Chocolate Affaire at its facility, 2333 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. The center is a child- and family-focused facility dedicated to reducing the stress and trauma of victims of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse, bringing together professionals in law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical forensic assessment and victim advocacy in a comfortable and convenient setting. The event features chocolates, wine and beer, while learning how law enforcement, the center and a multidisciplinary team collaborate to
build stronger investigations for victims. The center is sponsored by four law enforcement agencies, including the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the police departments of Buckeye, Avondale and Goodyear. The Wine and Chocolate Affaire is sponsored by the Friends of SWFAC, the center’s 501(c)(3) adjunct board to fund supplemental needs of victims and staff including comfort items for child victims, clothing and snack items, and unfunded support for staff. Admission is free to the Wine and Chocolate Affaire; however, donations to the Friends of SWFAC will be accepted. Guests can tour the advocacy center’s public areas. To register, visit https://bit.ly/ WineChocolateAffaire. PT
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The gleaming and glistening mutuality Warmerdam himself! But how could he ask Dutch to help him break his record? It seemed so far-fetched, but he could think of no other option, not if he would improve on his best vault. “Finally, he called Dutch. He decided to be polite but bold. ‘Dutch, can you help me?’ Bob asked. ‘I seem to have leveled off. I can’t jump any higher.’ There was no hesitation. ‘Sure, Bob,’ Dutch answered. ‘Come on up to visit me, and I’ll give you all I’ve got.’ Bob was dumbfounded. Here was the greatest pole vaulter in the world — the master — and he was willing to help Bob try to break his world record. “Bob spent three days with Dutch, and, true to his word, the world record holder gave him everything he had. He corrected Bob’s technique and pointed out things to help him improve. He became Bob’s encourager, motivator and coach. As a result, Bob added an incredible 8 inches to his best vault. In the process, he won a gold medal — and set a new world record. “What kind of person is willing to help another to eclipse his accomplish-
ments? A partner. Partners put the other person’s success ahead of their own.” Talk about a win-win. That’s leadership. My gift is for your benefit and my benefit. Can you imagine this happening in our current us/them, win/lose, right/wrong, “Me Tarzan/You Jane,” “Me Jane/You Tarzan” or “Us Tarzan/ Them Jane” world? Mutuality is not adversarial. Mature leaders know that their achievement does not require someone else’s failure. Remember, a chip on the shoulder usually requires wood higher up. We can glean some principles, values and lessons from Bob Richards and Dutch Warmerdam mutuality experience. If applied, these lessons can take us from small to tall and to heaps of blessings to others and ourselves. First, Bob understood that he was not smart enough to improve alone and he was not dumb enough to try to improve alone. You can be better than others without coaching, but you will never be your best without coaching. That’s
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Church.” The article is titled “What if You Held the Record.” Here is their story. “If you knew anything about the history of the Olympics, you probably know the name Bob Richards. He is the only man to win gold medals in the pole vault in two different Olympics Games. And his feat is a testament to the fact that victories are the result of both hard work and beneficial relationships. “Years ago, when Bob was trying to break the record for the pole vault held by Cornelius ‘Dutch’ Warmerdam, he kept falling short, no matter what method he attempted. It frustrated him. He knew he had the potential to be the best in the world at his sport, but he discovered that there weren’t many people who could help him improve. Of course, he was already one of the best in the world, but no matter which coach he talked to, he couldn’t find any new insight to help him. “As he wracked his brain, he could think of only one person who had the knowledge to help him — Dutch
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mutuality. Second, notice how Bob embraced the need for mutuality. He had a reality and humility check. He had the integrity and honesty to assess where he was and where he would end up going without mutuality. The problem with self-reliance is that it gains momentum as it goes along. Many people refuse to have a reality check about narcissism until it’s too late. Their autobiography is titled “The Life I Meant to Live.” Third, Bob acknowledged the reality, but he could see the remedy. Bob took the risk of his life and asked someone better than him for help. He dared to access a secure asset. Bob understood winners focus on winning and losers focus on winners. Bob chose to focus on winning, not his competitor. Hint: Don’t be around people who see your growth as a competition. If we can’t be happy for one another, we won’t have mutuality. Fourth, let’s consider Dutch. Because Dutch was secure in his soul, he was not threatened by another competitor asking him for help. He had humility, which is a path to greatness. When you give what you have away, life works. When you hoard what you have, life
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Simphoukham to perform in college service BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Gustavus Adolphus College will host its annual Christmas in Christ Chapel worship services Thursday, Dec. 2, to Sunday, Dec. 5, on its St. Peter, Minnesota, campus. This year, Christmas in Christ Chapel’s theme is We Shall Go Forth
Singing. More than 350 students will lead the audience through the service, which places stories of lament and meaning making among the stories of the Divine. Among the students is Kristin Simphoukham of Peoria. She’s with Lucia Singers. The evening performance on Sat-
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Notice is given pursuant to ARS § 9471.A.1 and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the City Council for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona 85345. Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Agenda items: Acoma Estates: Annexation (ANX21-01) Discussion of a proposed annexation of approximately 207.9 acres of private property located at the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Northern Avenue. The property is more accurately described as Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 142-22-002S, 142-22-002T, 14222-009E, 142-22-009F, 142-22-012B, 142-22-012D, 142-22-013D, 142-23006A, 142-23-006B, 142-23-007D, 14223-007G, 142-23-007N, 142-23-007Q, 142-23-007R, 142-23-007S, 142-23007T, 142-22-002N, 142-22-002U, 14222-002V, 142-22-002W, 142-22-013A, 142-23-007P, 142-22-013F, 142-23007J, 142-23-007L, 142-22-011B, 14222-013E. Published Peoria Times Dec 2, 9, 2021 / 43111
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: AVIO NOTARY SERVICES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 31854 N 132nd Ave., PEORIA, AZ, 85383 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Matthew Joseph Bierman, 31854 N 132nd Ave., PEORIA, AZ, 85383 Published: Peoria Times, Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 2021 / 42903
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