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PUSD prepares to close classrooms

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While Glendale Elementary, Glendale Union High School and many other districts around the Valley have closed classrooms and returned to online teaching, Peoria Unified and Deer Valley district classrooms remain open.

But key data has PUSD putting plans in place in case the COVID-19 spread continues to worsen.

On Dec. 4, Dr. Jason Reynolds, the PUSD

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superintendent, cautioned the district is on the verge of closing classrooms.

“Our community health data is trending in the wrong direction,” Reynolds said. “We are currently in the red in two benchmarks.

We reconvened our COVID taskforce and are in the process of making plans for a potential return to virtual learning.”

The PUSD semester ends Dec. 17, with schools closed through Jan. 4.

“With the two-week holiday break fast approaching, we want to make sure we are ready in the event we need to return to vir-

tual learning to start the second semester,” Reynolds said in a video message.

“If we move to red in all three categories, we need to act to keep our students and adults that enter our schools each and every day safe.”

Districts make their decisions based largely on key metrics measuring COVID-19 spread in the communities they serve.

At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Peoria Unified School District board heard a presentation on SEE PUSD PAGE 3

A young life lost, a mother grieves

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If tears could summon back a loved one, Jared Garcia would float home, hug his mom and say he’s sorry, grab his phone and look at all the text messages and social media hits saying “im worried call me” and “where r u” and “you ok bro?”

But this isn’t a fantasy movie. The tears of Stephanie Garcia and all of Jared’s loves ones only wash bitterly down their exhausted faces. The messages will go forever unanswered, save for the chilling finality of his gravestone: Loved By All Who Knew Him Jared A. Garcia 01/16/2000 To 10/02/2020 “He would’ve been 21 in January. It breaks my heart,” his mother said.

All he wanted to do was rap out his free-

Jared Garcia and his mother, Stephanie, celebrate at his graduation from Westview High School. Two years later, he died from a drug overdose. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Garcia)

style rhymes to the world, but Jared ended up silenced, lying under a stone marked R.I.P. Gasping for breath two months after her youngest son’s overdose death, Stephanie checks her heaving chest long enough to blurt out a sentence: “If only I can save someone else.”

She is quelling her grief with action, leading a march in Jared’s honor starting at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, at 75th and Glendale avenues, turning east on 67th Avenue before stopping at Myrtle Avenue.

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The route, significantly, covers an area where Jared used to buy drugs—probably including the batch that killed him.

Jared was raised in Tolleson and Avondale, graduating from Westview High two years ago, before moving to his mother’s Glendale apartment.

In the last few years, he had several stints in Peoria, where he went to rehab and lived with a roommate briefly.

The night of Oct. 2, he was found dead next to a dumpster outside his mother’s Glendale apartment, a sad, lonely end to a promising life of athletics, music, friends and family.

While she may never stop blaming herself for her son’s death, Stephanie shares the blame with two things: COVID-19 and fentanyl.

The American Medical Association stresses the dangers of both.

“In addition to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the nation’s opioid epidemic has grown into a much more complicated and deadly drug overdose epidemic.

The AMA is greatly concerned by an increasing number of reports from nation-

Jared Garcia attended recovery programs in Peoria as he battled mental health problems and addiction. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Garcia)

al, state and local media suggesting increases in opioid- and other drug-related mortality—particularly from illicitly manufactured fentanyl and fentanyl an-

alogs,” said a recent AMA press release.

Though she has not received confirmation, Stephanie said police found a straw and tin foil with residue next to her son’s body. She is sure he died from smoking a crushed fentanyl pill.

He may or may not have known what he was ingesting but proved the idea you can only overdose from an injection is a fatal myth.

“He never used needles. I know that.

I’m 1,000% positive” Stephanie said.

Asked if she feels the pandemic contributed to her son’s death, Stephanie does not hesitate.

“Absolutely,” she said. “It took away the ability for him to congregate and be with people—the isolation factor with drug abuse is huge. That’s where the disease wants you to be.”

Struggle after school After graduating from high school, Jared recorded music while working at the Main Event, Papa Murphy’s, Manuel’s and Sonic restaurants.

“He never had a problem getting jobs, but didn’t keep them for long,” his

mother said.

Stephanie struggled with depression and overcame addiction herself. She credits Terros in Glendale, where she has a case manager to help her monitor her health care, with keeping her from being homeless—or worse.

Even as she was stabilizing her recovery, Stephanie saw Jared having heightened mental-health problems and drug use in recent years.

He was hospitalized in July 2019 for three weeks at a behavioral health hospital.

“He smoked marijuana to slow his racing thoughts,” Stephanie said.

Earlier this year, Jared was in Recovery Innovations in Peoria for residential treatment on four separate occasions.

Concerned about his safety during Jared’s violent episodes, Stephanie had Jared “petitioned,” or taken to treatment involuntarily.

Though he never wanted to go to treatment, Jared responded well to programs addressing addiction and mental health SEE JARED PAGE 3

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the metrics from the week before, showing the district was in the red, meaning “substantial spread” of COVID-19, on two of three metrics.

The number of cases per 100,000 in PUSD communities grew over the last month, from 110 to 267. And the percentage of positive tests grew from 7% to 12%.

Maricopa County updates the metrics every Thursday.

On Dec. 3, the new metrics showed cases per 100,000 in PUSD communities grew to 321.

But PUSD did not plan to close classrooms this week.

“We do not anticipate any changes this week based on the newly released data,” said Erin Dunsey, a PUSD spokeswoman.

“We are monitoring the data closely and continue to follow our process in that if we are in the red for all three benchmarks for two weeks, we will need to change our instructional status.”

Dunsey noted PUSD is in the red in two of the benchmarks “and medical experts have told us that with the holidays, we can expect to see a continued increase in cases.”

“We want nothing more than to keep our schools open and are encouraging our community to maintain safe practices outside of school. If our data tells us that it is not safe for us to continue to be open, we will provide an update to our community on next steps to transition into virtual learning,” Dunsey added.

PUSD’s website has a “COVID-19 dashboard” it updates weekly. As of Dec. 4, the dashboard showed 21 “total active cases district wide” out of 38,568 students, teachers and staff at 42 loca-

Peoria Unified and Deer Valley district classrooms in Glendale and Peoria remain open, despite a growing number of cases in the communities they serve.

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tions.

Deer Valley’s COVID-19 dashboard, updated Dec. 7, showed 102 active cases out of 32,000 students and staff at 40 locations, including Deer Valley and Mountain Ridge high schools.

Deer Valley Unified’s metrics showed red with 285 cases per 100,000 but yellow in the other two metrics.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health school metrics site notes, “With all COVID-19 community spread benchmarks continuing to trend upward, Public Health urges the community to be vigilant with wearing face coverings, limiting social gatherings with those outside your household, and staying home and away from others when sick.”

Arizona Department of Health Services reported 6,799 new COVID-19 cases in the state Dec. 5, topping the previous record of 5,680 set Dec. 4.

Dr. Jason Reynolds said that, if all three of the PUSD metrics move to red, the district will return to virtual learning. (Image courtesy PUSD)

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issues.

“When he stopped acting violent, we thought everything was OK,” Stephanie said.

Jared nearly died from an overdose in August, leading to another treatment stint.

She was optimistic when Jared had a post-treatment doctor’s appointment on Sept. 28 for psychiatric medications.

But he didn’t go.

“He was always refusing his meds. He said they slowed him down too much,” Stephanie said.

A few months ago, when Jared’s violent episodes stopped, Stephanie was relieved.

“I realize now he turned his anger inward,” she said.

When she discovered he was using drugs, she begged him to go to Copper Springs, an Avondale treatment center that specializes in those with chronic mental health and addiction problems.

Even after he refused treatment and continued using, Stephanie felt she couldn’t throw him out of her apartment.

“I didn’t want him to end up dead

in the street—so instead he died right underneath me, a parent’s worst nightmare,” Stephanie said.

With her youngest son gone, all she can hope for is that her painful lessons will help other families thrown into the brutal decisions brought on by the disease of addiction.

“Tough love might have saved his life,” Stephanie said, reflecting on her son’s final weeks.

“I shouldn’t have stopped locking him up to protect him from himself.”

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Kelly takes oath, casts first vote as Arizona’s newest senator

BY CHASE HUNTER Cronkite News

Mark Kelly can drop “senator-elect” from his title.

Less than a month after Election Day, Kelly was sworn in as the junior senator from Arizona Dec. 2 and will serve the remaining two years of the late Sen. John McCain’s term.

Kelly, who ran on a promise to be a bipartisan voice in the Senate, also cast his first vote that day—a straight party-line vote on the nomination of Judge Kathryn C. Davis to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims that passed 51-45.

It was the end of almost two years of campaigning and a whirlwind few weeks, with Kelly sworn in a month earlier than other new senators because he is taking over for McCain, who died in 2018. Republican Martha McSally,

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., is sworn in during a reenactment by Vice President Mike Pence as Kelly’s wife, Gabby Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman from the Tucson area, holds a family Bible in the old Senate chamber of the U.S. Capitol. Kelly’s swearing-in gives Arizona two Democratic senators for the first time in almost 70 years. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm/Senate pool)

who was appointed in 2018 to hold McCain’s seat, stepped down when this month’s election results were certified.

Kelly joins Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., giving the state two Democratic senators for the first time in almost 70 years.

Kelly was not available for comment, but Sinema said in a statement after his swearing-in that she looked forward to “partnering with Mark Kelly to cut through Washington dysfunction and deliver results for everyday Arizonans.”

It was Sinema, in purple hair and a zebra-striped sweater, who escorted Kelly to the well of the Senate and held the Bible on which he was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence.

The Bible belonged to the grandmother of Kelly’s wife, the former SEE KELLY PAGE 5

City of Peoria announces new closures, restrictions

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County, the city of Peoria is making more changes.

“Protecting the health and wellness of our community remains our No. 1 priority,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat.

“Our phased approach allows us the flexibility to respond to the broad reach of this virus. These mitigation strate-

Banner orthopedic grand opening

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Peoria Chamber of Commerce celebrates the newest medical addition to the city.

Banner Medical Group Orthopedic Office holds a grand opening celebration at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14.

Banner Medical Group Orthopedics is at 5601 W. Eugie, No. 100, Glendale.

gies provide the swift action needed in our diligent quest to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

Effective Monday, Dec. 7, the Peoria Community Center closed to the public. Financial assistance programs will continue to be offered through the Community Assistance Resource Center by appointment only.

Limitations on group sizes of 10 or less will be implemented in city facili-

ties and buildings.

All city events and special interest classes have been postponed, modified or canceled. The splash pads will remain closed.

All sports tournament rentals at city facilities scheduled between Dec. 8 and Jan. 8 have been canceled.

The Rio Vista Recreation Center and Peoria libraries will remain open, with a facial mask requirement and strict

sanitation, occupancy capacity and social distancing protocols in place.

Community and neighborhood parks and trails will also remain open.

Park amenities like restrooms, ramadas, dog parks, playgrounds, and tennis and basketball courts are open, with physical distancing protocols in place.

For more information, visit peoriaaz. gov/covid19, call 623-773-7770 or email contactus@peoriaaz.gov.

Free COVID-19 tests

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The city is partnering with Embry Health to offer free COVID-19 testing.

Anyone can be tested, whether they are displaying symptoms or not.

Tests are conducted with people in their cars and through nasal swabs.

To book an appointment, visit testnow.com or call 480-376-2170.

The following Peoria locations will have testing available: • Pioneer Community Park, 8755 N.

83rd Avenue, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday.

• Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Saturday.

• Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Saturday.

Results are delivered via an email linking you to a portal to review results.

For more information, call 623-7737770.

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Peoria woman to appear on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Stephanie Nicolai of Peoria will be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday, Dec. 11.

The episode airs at 7 p.m. on KTVK Channel 3.

Nicolai has been a fan of the show for many years and applied to be a contestant online after being “forced” by her cousin.

“She saw how obsessed I was, so I am here because of her,” she explained.

She is a psychologist and is married, with one son.

Winning big would be handy, as she recently moved here with her husband. The two are looking to buy their first home.

Nicolai will play during this year’s “Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway.” Whatever she wins on the show, a Wheel Watchers Club member at home will also win.

Fans can submit applications to be on the show at wheeloffortune. com/join/be-a-contestant.

Those like Nicolai who are selected to be on the show go home with a minimum of $1,000.

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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who held it at a separate ceremonial swearing-in a short time later in the old Senate chamber, also with Pence.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., welcomed Kelly, a former Navy pilot and former astronaut. While those jobs likely did not prepare Kelly for his new job, Schumer’s statement said, his wife’s time on Capitol Hill already made him a “part of the family” in Congress.

Schumer went on to call Kelly “a devoted and honorable man, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Senate Democratic caucus and the wider Senate family.”

Kelly was joined by Giffords, his two daughters and his twin brother Scott, a fellow astronaut. After the swearing-in, they conversed with Pence about Mark Kelly’s time in space before posing for

photos.

The day before his swearing-in, Kelly visited McCain’s grave at the U.S. Naval Academy, drawing praise from McCain’s daughter, Meghan, who called the gesture “lovely and touching.”

Schumer acknowledged in his statement the difficult journey Kelly and Giffords took to return to Washington.

Giffords was attending a constituent event in Tucson in January 2011 when a gunman opened fire, killing six people and wounding 13, including the congresswoman, who was shot in the head at close range in the assassination attempt.

“Everyone continues to be inspired

by Gabby’s recovery, by Mark’s devotion, and the courage it took for their family to re-enter public life and public service,” Schumer said.

Peoria launches grant for microenterprises

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The city of Peoria was awarded federal Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The city is providing up to $10,000 exclusively to microenterprise business owners who meet certain low-moderate income levels as defined by HUD. Microenterprise businesses are de-

fined as a business with five or fewer employees, of which one or more is an income-qualified owner. Grant financial assistance must be utilized to prepare for, prevent or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements and submit an application form to be considered. To learn more about the grant, review eligibility or apply, visit peoriaaz.gov/business/smallbusiness-assistance-grant.

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Stephanie Nicolai of Peoria will try to win big on “Wheel of Fortune” airing Friday, Dec. 11. (Photo courtesy “Wheel of Fortune”)

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Invest in gift of yourself by being a mentor

BY DEVIN DEL PALACIO

Peoria Times Guest Writer

As we head into possibly the most isolating holiday season yet, there are more children who are in desperate need of mentorship. We are currently experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Schools have been out for months.

Families are having to make tough decisions at the dinner table, and we are also living through civil unrest due to the racial inequities that plague our society. Although it seems we have a lot of new challenges to address, one thing that has not changed is the need for good mentors.

Now more than ever, our youth need a mentor in their corner to help them navigate through life’s most pressing challenges. Sometimes the gift of your time is more valuable than anything you can buy a child.

I’m sure you’re asking yourself how one can possibly mentor at a time when COVID-19 is rampant in our community. The answer is simple. With the growing use of technology such as FaceTime and Zoom, it is now easier to connect more than ever. You can communicate with your mentee online and in person if you choose to do so.

Due to the innovative, flexible ways

to become a mentor, how could I not sign up myself? I applied to become a mentor through a formal program a few months ago and was recently matched to my mentee in May. My mentee is 10 years old and very active.

At first, I was worried that he might not be comfortable meeting up virtually, but boy was I wrong! So far we’ve had three virtual outings. All have been very engaging and fun. In our first virtual meeting, we decided to water paint together.

I must admit my mentee’s painting skills put mine to shame. He’s a very talented young man. While we were painting we also had a conversation on current events. Specifically around the current race issues and policing in our community. My mentee was confused and had questions as to why these things were happening. It was a great first virtual meeting.

During our second virtual meeting, we decided to play Xbox online games with each other. We simply pointed our devices at the TV screens and played Minecraft together. Playing video games with my mentee was fun, even though I still don’t understand how Minecraft works. For our third and most

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recent virtual outing, my mentee decided he wanted to make macaroni and cheese together from scratch. With the help of his mom, he was able to get the ingredients needed to make it happen. The next thing you know we are both making homemade mac and cheese virtually.

Although we can’t see each other in person, we have still developed a solid foundation for what I hope is a long-lasting relationship.

I’m sharing my experience with you to show that mentoring works. This is a small part of your life where you can make a big difference. According to The Mentor Partnership, youth who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely to skip a day or school and 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs. Mentorship also fosters the importance of education. Seventy-six percent of at-risk youth who had a

mentor aspire to enroll in and graduate from college and are more likely to be enrolled in college.

This holiday season, invest in the gift of mentorship. You don’t have to be perfect to be a child’s mentor; you just have to be present.

So if you’re eager to make a difference in someone’s life I highly recommend you reach out to your local mentoring organizations.

Your mentee awaits you!

Devin Del Palacio is director of Community Partnerships, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.

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Bull Shooters: ‘Socially distanced holiday fun’

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria’s Bull Shooters, an upscale pool hall and entertainment facility, says its spacious 26,000 square feet of space is ideal for “socially distanced fun for the holidays.”

Bull Shooters has 44 pool tables, 18 dartboards, pingpong and shuffleboard, plus horse racing and karaoke.

Bull Shooters owner Mike Bates is known to regulars as “Coach” or “Master Mike.”

“Everyone here has big hearts,” Bates said. “The customers always pitch in for charities and have helped raise over $250,000 through our fundraisers.”

Bull Shooters supports St. Mary’s Food Bank Drives and Toys For Tots.

This is a family affair: Julie, Mike’s wife, makes home-cooked holiday meals along with other favorites, while their daughter, Jamie, is one of the managers.

Bates is offering the 3,000-square-

Bull Shooters emphasizes safety while promoting holiday fun. (Photo courtesy Bull Shooters

foot banquet hall for free for holiday events.

Bull Shooters is maintaining COVID-19 regulations, including operating at 50% capacity or less. Bull Shooters uses an antibacterial fogger

every morning, with hand sanitizers near all games.

Bull Shooters is at 3337 W. Peoria Avenue. For more information, visit facebook.com/bullshooters or bullshooters-az.com.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling to Arrowhead

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2020 West Coast tour with a stop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.12, at Arrowhead Towne Center.

The Hello Kitty truck will be at the south mall entrance near JCPenney.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck has safety procedures and increased sanitation efforts in place for guests, including: • Staff will be wearing masks and gloves.

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The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck visits Arrowhead Towne Center Saturday, Dec. 12. (Photos courtesy Hello Kitty)

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Cactus, Ironwood, Sunrise Mountain advance to football finals

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

It’s title time in high school football.

In the 5A bracket, top-seeded Sunrise Mountain and sixth-seeded Ironwood play for the title at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11, at North Canyon High School.

Sunrise Mountain cruised to a 28-3 win over Campo Verde Dec. 4. Tommy Arnold ran for three touchdowns and Brandon Bogard scored the fourth for Sunrise Mountain in its semifinal, with the defense crushing Campo Verde.

In the other semifinal, Ironwood took down Notre Dame Prep 41-22.

Senior quarterback William Haskell has led Ironwood, passing for by quarterback Will Galvan put 19 touchdowns while also being Cactus up 21-0 at the half. the Eagles’ leading rusher.

Galvan, a sophomore quarterAfter a dominant, 35-12 win over back, leads the potent Cobras top-seeded Casa Grande, Cactus offense in the title game at HighHigh faces Mesquite for the 4A land High School. championship at 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

In the Open Division, LiberIn the semifinal win, Aki Pulu ty High again went for the “kill scored on a 31-yard dash to put Cactus High in the lead. Pulu Quarterback Will Haskell leads Ironwood to the shot” but came up short in the scored again in the second quarter championship game against Sunrise Mountain. semifinal against powerhouse Chandler. Coach Colin Thomas from 25 yards. A touchdown run (Peoria Times file photos)

went for a two-point conversion late in the game the week before against Centennial, with senior quarterback Brock Mast pulling it off for a thrilling win.

After Chandler scored first in overtime, Mast converted on a fourth-andgoal to bring Liberty within a point.

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Leave a Lasting Legacy Bellevue Heights Church in Sun City has several events this week.

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Christmas concerts at Bellevue Heights Church

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Three events will highlight Christmas celebrations at Bellevue Heights Church in Sun City.

Masks are required, and social distancing will be observed.

A Christmas of Poetry and Song, featuring the Bellevue Heights Singers, will be presented in the two morning worship services at 9 and 10:30 Sunday, Dec. 13. Special guests Gina and Kennon Victor join the Singers in the program that also will include a Christmas meditation by pastor Tim Andersen.

MoezArt Productions will take center stage Wednesday, Dec. 16, for two per-

formances at 4 and 6 p.m. of “The Best Christmas Ever.” Based on a popular book by Barbara Robinson, it is the story of the worst kids in town auditioning for roles in the Christmas pageant.

Through hilarious moments with many twists and turns and plans that go horribly wrong, the play ends with everyone agreeing it was the best Christmas pageant ever. Admission is free.

A celebration of the birth of Jesus will be at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will feature special music, prayer and the spoken word. For more information, call the church office at 623-9778308 or visit bhcsuncity.com.

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Discovering an invisible force with visible results CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Well, here we go into the Christmas season. This season, I am concerned about folks. Many people experience real depression and intense stress that comes with fear, uncertainty, and a lack of contact with real human beings. During times like these, little things tend to become big things.

Emotions get raw. And many people who need a little Christmas, right this very minute, could be robbed of the Christmas they need right now this CO FREE NC ER T!

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Here is an example of little things turning into big things from a lady who wrote the following on her Facebook page. “Those of you who are placing Christmas lights/decorations in your yards, would you please avoid anything that has red or blue flashing lights together? Every time I come around the corner, I think it’s the police. I have a panic attack. I apply the brakes hard, toss my wine out the window, fasten my seat belt, throw my phone on the floor, turn my radio down, and push my gun under the seat. All while trying to drive. It’s just too much drama, even for Christmas.

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My concern for people is that they might lose their forward momentum because of current drama and distractions. I’m also concerned these times might cause many businesses, organizations, churches, schools and even our nation to lose forward momentum. If people lose their forward momentum, so does the economy and country. But the good news is that if we can prevent the loss of momentum personally, we can avoid the loss of our nation’s momentum. “Well people” produce a “well nation.” How? Read on, you “momentum makers”!

Let’s learn about momentum. Momentum is called the invisible force with visible results. Momentum is mass in motion. You know it when you see it in action. You have seen a football team ride a wave of momentum and dominate the other team. A football coach describes momentum this way. “When you’ve got the momentum going and got in a rhythm, you will see that once you get into it, you can do pretty much anything you want to. We’ve got to get into that rhythm every game.” Forward mo-

mentum creates confidence and success.

Momentum comes from a commitment to move something to the desired outcome. Charles Givens says, “Success requires first expending 10 units of effort to produce one unit of results. Your momentum will then produce 10 units of results with each unit of effort.” Success is like a snowball. It takes momentum to build, and the more you roll in the right direction, the bigger it gets.” John Maxwell says, “Momentum solves 80% of your problems.”

Momentum (mass x velocity) is the principle behind Newton’s first law of physics. It states that an object at rest tends to remain static, while an object that is moving is more likely to sustain its forward motion. It takes effort to create momentum when at rest.

It takes friction to stop momentum when going.

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

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the other hand, when you lack momentum, obstacles seem greater than they are. It is essential to know the difference between positive and negative momentum so you can get the momentum moving in the right direction!

Here’s the point that I’m making to all of you out there. Don’t allow the friction of these current times to rob you of your forward momentum.

Don’t get depressed. Don’t get stuck.

Keep moving. Hope floats, but effort propels. Momentum comes when you commit to doing something positive.

Christie Brinkley says, “When you turn 60, the key is not to stop moving. Once you start to stop moving, you rust. You’ve got to keep going.”

Basketball coach Phil Jackson said in an interview, “We let momentum slide in the fourth quarter.” Don’t let momentum slide in the fourth quarter of securing an abundant life.

I know maintaining your forward momentum may be hard for many of us. Ben Nicholas notes, “Most of life is routine—dull and grubby, but routine is the momentum that keeps us going. If you wait for inspiration, you’ll be standing on the corner after the parade is a mile down the street.”

It’s much easier to keep a train going

once it’s going than to stop the train and then get the train going again.

Sound familiar?

The same is true of your life. Peter de Jager says, “Sometimes being pushed to the wall gives you the momentum necessary to get over it!” For heaven’s sake and your sake, don’t get into reverse momentum or a downward momentum spiral because of the friction of COVID, politics, voting counts, family issues, uncertainty, depression, stress and the like. Action creates momentum, which in turn creates unexpected opportunities, even in taxing times. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

Just think of Jerusalem at the time of the birth of Christ. For 400 years, the glory of the Lord had left the temple. The Romans occupied Israel, and the taxes were extreme. There was significant momentum downward.

But when Jesus arrived, forward momentum arrived, too. Wherever Jesus went, he created life-saving, life-giving, forward momentum. In the gross darkness of that time, God said, “Let there be light!”

And, history became His-story, all because Jesus uncovered an invisible force with visible results.

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Arizona State University is offering five weeks of free virtual programming to engage the community in learning activities covering topics from social justice to cookie decorating.

Classes are free but not for credit.

The catalog of learning opportunities includes nearly 200 activities, which range from single, 15-minute sessions to courses taking place over multiple weeks.

Innovation Quarter runs Dec. 7 through Jan. 8.

Innovation Week kicks off the first week of Innovation Quarter and will feature keynote speakers each day.

The week takes attendees through the innovation journey—soup to nuts,

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There are learning sessions for all ages, including K-12 and college students, working professionals, parents and educators.

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PUSD launches committee to study facility use

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Peoria Unified School District launched a Facility Utilization Committee.

The committee is charged with evaluating “enrollment, financial and operations data to

identify district school(s) that may have an opportunity for repurposing or facility modification.”

The committee members: • Trina Berg, teacher, IronSEE PUSD PAGE 20

Peoria Unified School District has about 2,000 fewer students this year, compared to last year.

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2021-2022 On January 4, 2021, the City will begin accepting proposals for the use of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds.

Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the City of Peoria will receive approximately $979,134 in additional CDBG CV funds.

These funds must be used to prevent, prepare for and respond to the COVID19 pandemic. Use of the CDBG CV funds is restricted to CDBG-eligible purposes, and cannot be used for activities that are being covered by other federal, state or local resources. The proposal submission deadline for agencies who wish to utilize these funds is January 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Funds are anticipated to be available beginning April 2021. All applicants are required to submit proposals utilizing the application form that will be made available on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants. Completed applications must be submitted via email to communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov by the above-referenced deadline. An open door Proposer’s Conference will be offered at the City’s Development and Community Services Building, Point of View conference room (1st floor), located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria 85345 on December 15, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants who attend this meeting in person will be required to wear a mask and social distancing protocols will be in place throughout the meeting. Participants may also attend this meeting virtually. A link to the virtual meeting will be provided on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/notforprofitgrants prior to the meeting date.

Staff members from the City’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department, Community Assistance Division, will be available at the conference to answer questions regarding the various grants available as well as potential project eligibility. Attendance at the conference is not mandatory. Additional information may be obtained by writing to: City of Peoria Attn: Community Assistance Division 9875 N. 85th Avenue Peoria, Arizona 85345 Or by written e-mail to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or email at com munityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Trust of William S. Foster Sr., Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this trust. All persons having claims against the trust are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 13658 N 73 Drive Peoria, AZ 85381 DATED this _18_ day of November, 2020 /s/ Kay L. Andrews William S. Foster Jr. Published: Peoria Times, Nov. 26, Dec 3, 10, 2020 / 34558

NOTICE OF HEARING Diana J. Elston, Bar #025461 Stephen F. Best, Bar #034976 JONES, SKELTON & HO CHULI , P.L.C . 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 2700 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Telephone: (602). 263-441 3 Fax: 602) 200-7811 delston@jshfirm.com sbest@jshfirm.com minuteentries@jshfirm.com Attorneys for United Services Automobile Association SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA NO. PB2020003141 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (Assigned to the Honorable Dean M. Fink) IN THE MATTER OF THE NO. PB2020-003141 CONSERVATORSHIP OF: REGGIE GUZMAN, Minor, Date of Birth: May 9, 2010 NOTICE IS GIVEN that Alysia Hoff has filed a Petition for Appointment of Conservator and Approval of Minor Settlement with this Court. A hearing has been set to consider this Petition on Monday, January 11, 2020 at 11 :00 o'clock a.m., before Judge Dean M. Fink, Maricopa County Superior Court, East Court Building, 101 West Jefferson.

This hearing will be conducted telephonically and the parties shall receive notice of the call-in information prior to the hearing. If, however, the parties have not received notification by the date of hearing, the parties shall email Judicial Assistant (Mica.Inman@jbazmc.mar i copa.gov) and Bailiff (Jackson.kellv@jbazmb. maricopa.gov) 48 hours prior to the above set hearing and request that information. Publish: Peoria Times, Nov. 26 Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2020 / 34479

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSALS FOR 2021-2022 On January 4, 2021, the City will begin accepting proposals for the use of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG CV) funds.

Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), the City of Peoria will receive approximately $979,134 in additional CDBG CV funds.

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Published: Peoria Times, Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 2020 / 34542 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after December 18, 2020 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at Suncrest Mini Storage, 7410 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Josh Rockrich A228 Keely Chapin A232 Crystal Davis B248 Jack Mustin E350 Kenneth Carpenter E373 Annette Lewis I501 David Porter K584 David Porter P121 Pete Moreno P134 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit.

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Published: Peoria Times, 10, 17, 2020 / 34900

Pursuant to Section 21-315 of the Peoria City Code (1977 Edition), notice is herewith given that the Peoria Planning Manager will render a decision on the requested minor amendment as described below: Z17-31A.1 Kimley-Horn, on behalf of Aldi Arizona, is proposing a minor amendment to the existing Sunrise Plaza at Lake Pleasant Planned Area Development (PAD) to modify signage standards for what is known as Lot 1. This text amendment would permit the following sign modifications for the grocery anchor store: 1) The building mounted entry sign to exceed six (6) square feet in area and exceed 60 inches in height as noted in the associated exhibit on file, and 2) allow for an internal message tower cabinet sign to exceed the six (6) square feet in area and have a maximum height of 27 feet as shown in the associated exhibit on file. No other changes to the sign standards are proposed, and these modifications are limited to the grocery anchor store within Lot 1 as noted above. Comments shall be received by the Peoria Planning Division prior to the close of business on December 28, 2020. Further information on this request can be obtained from the Planning and Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, Arizona, or by contacting the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Published in the Peoria Times Publication December 10, 2020 / 34

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NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85th Ave Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 7737115 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: Q21-01 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: RFQ BUYER NAME: Terry Andersen BUYER PHONE NUMBER: 623-773-7981 DESCRIPTION: The City of Peoria intends to establish a contract with a qualified vendor to provide scheduled service and on call as needed pumping services to include removal, cleaning and disposal of liquid and solid waste from traps, sand and oil interceptors as specified herein. All locations are located within Peoria, Arizona City limits. PRE-BID MEETING DATE: None SOLICITATION DUE DATE: December 16, 2020 @ 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitations are available through the City of Peoria Purchasing Portal (Bonfire) website at https://peoriaaz.bonfirehub.com/portal Published: Peoria Times, Dec 10, 2020 / 34879

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