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Peoria’s health care industry is booming BY SYDNEE WILSON

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Peoria has seen a rapid increase in stateof-the-art health care facilities in recent years. This expansion has made Peoria a center for quality health care that has impacted the community and economy. “An increase in health care facilities reaps many beneﬁts,” said Jennifer Stein, Peoria interim economic development services director. “Services that were not offered within the West Valley or within a reasonable driving distance may now exist. Part of these

services provides a proactive approach to health care. To our city, it provides a diversiﬁcation of services and employment, which is something we always welcome and support.” Stein said in the last year, Peoria added 300 health care jobs, and it will continue to work with leading industry experts to keep it growing. The largest off-hospital medical campus in Arizona, Plaza del Rio, is one of the many recent additions to Peoria’s health care lineup. The 185-acre medical campus offers a variety of medical services, including more than seven types of senior living facilities.

Perry Gabuzzi, director of brokerage services for Plaza Companies, said the opening of Plaza del Rio has impacted the community. “Additional medical services in the community have created options and increased the level of care available to patients while bringing new services closer to home for patients,” Gabuzzi said. “As the community grows, so does the demand for services, and with additional providers in the market, competition drives increased outcomes and levels of care for all.” SEE HEALTH PAGE 3

A 15-minute mammogram could save a life BY ALLISON BROWN

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Kristi Pease was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and she does not want anyone else to go through what she did. She founded the nonprofit Kristi’s Klimbers, which is hosting free mammogram screenings for uninsured or underinsured women Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Peoria Community Center. The organization provides resources to breast cancer patients, breast cancer survivors and others who need support.

“I was a head of executive corporate role for Hopkins Health Care for about 35 years and was really busy traveling all over the world and was a single mom,” she said. “I let about three years go by before I got a mammogram. I was ﬁt and healthy, so I didn’t really think that much about it.” She was casually chatting with co-workers one day and mentioned a lump she had found. Pease said one of her co-workers was adamant about getting it checked out and told Kristi’s Klimbers helps make mammograms more accessible, affordable and convenient for women by offering on-site screenings.

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The city of Peoria will begin hosting open houses on Monday, Oct. 11, encouraging residents to learn and participate in the redistricting process by drawing district maps. The 2020 census triggered the redistricting process for municipalities with council districts. As required by federal law, redistricting is the process of adjusting voting district boundaries in accordance with population shifts from 2020 census data. Peoria’s population has grown to 191,000, an increase of more than 35,000 residents since 2010. Peoria must submit the proposed city council district boundaries by the end of 2021. New city council district boundaries will be in effect for the August and November 2022 elections. Peoria residents will have many

opportunities to participate by attending in-person and virtual open house events to learn about the redistricting requirements and the online mapping software that will be used to help rebalance the city council districts. Using this mapping software, Peoria residents will be able to create and submit their own district maps to the city for consideration. The following are the dates and locations of those open houses: • 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Boulevard. • 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. • 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. • 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 14,

Pop-Up Peoria, 9828 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 1750. Virtual meeting 4 to 6 p.m. on Microsoft Teams, more information can be found at peoriaaz. gov/redistricting. • 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Rock Boulevard. • 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, Rio Vista Recreation Center, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road. • 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. • 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 18, Pop-Up Peoria, 9828 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 1750. Virtual meeting 4 to 6 p.m. on Microsoft Teams, more information can be found at peoriaaz. gov/redistricting. For more redistricting information, visit peoriaaz.gov/redistricting.

Peoria resident Katie Roe, who is also the founder and CEO of the grassroots initiative, Upper West Side PHX, is one of the many community members who is thrilled about the growth of the health care industry in Peoria. “The population in Peoria has grown exponentially over the last decade and especially in the last two to three years, so there is a huge pent-up demand for

more health care in our community,” Roe said. “It can take a while to get into doctors and specialists, and many primary care physicians are not even taking new patients because they are full. As Peoria continues to grow, the demand will just continue to increase as well, so we are happy to see more health care facilities coming to the area.”

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The community’s growth allowed for these facilities to open. The mutual relationship between the community, economy and health care facilities is why Stein and Gabuzzi predict that the health care industry in Peoria will continue to expand at such an accelerated pace. Peoria isn’t the only West Valley city seeing a boom in health care, but Gabuzzi said there are many reasons why Plaza Companies chose Peoria to open its biggest facility. “We chose Peoria for a number of reasons, market demographics and growth along with great city leadership among the most important reasons,” Gabuzzi said. “The company was founded in Peoria with medical ofﬁce development projects, and we have deep market intelligence and deep relationships with the players in the market.” In addition, Gabuzzi said most of its hourly wage workers live in the West Valley. Opening facilities closer to their homes can cut down on commute time, which is much more convenient for them and better for the environment.

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Volunteering strengthens mother-daughter bond BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Raising kids who are philanthropically minded isn’t easy. However, instilling beliefs in teens about giving back to others in the community will help build a more thoughtful, kinder, more considerate group of humans. That’s the goal of the National Charity League (NCL), Arrowhead Chapter. Charity work is an integral part of life for mother and daughter Stefanie Ewbank and Selena Rodosta of PeoKLIMBERS FROM PAGE 1

her to go to the on-site mammogram screening they were having at the office. “I scheduled an appointment, and it was nice because it was convenient,” Pease said. “It came right to my office. I had the mammogram there at work, at the mobile site, and a malignancy was found, and very quickly I found out it was cancerous.” She had two surgeries and went through several rounds of chemotherapy. Pease has now been cancer free for over five years, but the experience changed her. She left the corporate world and started Kristi’s Klimbers to help educate women about breast cancer and provide resources to those in need. At first, the organization focused on “feel-good” stuff, Pease said. It provides mastectomy bras, head coverings, radiation robes, other giveaways, and even organizes events like makeup classes and get-togethers. However, after seeing how COVID-19 resulted in many women postponing their screenings or skipping routine wellness checks, Pease wanted to do more. She partnered with Mobile On-Site Mammography and, thanks to grants from local businesses, has made mammograms more accessible. “The initiative was to make breast cancer screenings convenient and accessible for women,” said Catherine Midgette, executive director of OnSite Mammography at SimonMed. “If

of leadership development because Selena has always been very shy, and I thought NCL would be a great way to help break her out of her shell. “Selena was excited to not only serve her community but also develop her college resume. We both felt it would be a way for us to continue serving the community while spending quality time together.” NCL has many chapters across Arizona providing mothers and daughters opportunities to volunteer with dozens of organizations. The group also

helps young ladies become strong, independent leaders who appreciate the value of giving back to those in need. The Arrowhead Chapter of NCL has more than 100 mothers and daughters who are focused on the organization’s three pillars — philanthropy, leadership and culture. Glendale residents Kelly Song and her daughters, Ariana Marshall, 15, and Madeline Marshall, 13, have also been part of the Arrowhead NCL

technology and medicine, the number of deaths from breast cancer has dropped signiﬁcantly, but it is still the No. 2 cause of death for women in the United States, after lung cancer. Early detection of breast cancer means more treatment options and a much higher survival rate. Kristi Pease created Kristi’s Klimbers after being diagnosed “I’ve lost a with breast cancer in 2015 as a way to help educate women about breast cancer and provide resourse to those in need. couple friends (Photo courtesy of Kristi Pease) or colleagues they’re at a corporate site or if they since then who had the same thing. work from home, we do a lot of com- They think it’s a matter of time, and munity events that they can partici- they were busy,” Pease said. pate in. We found that if women can “Unfortunately, theirs was much go right outside where they’re work- more aggressive, so they didn’t make ing, they can have their mammogram it. I just really want to be an advocate in 15 minutes, and that 15 minutes can for early detection, based on my expesave their life.” rience,” Pease said. According to the American Society “Yes, it can happen to you. I’ve alof Clinical Oncology, it is estimated ways been physically ﬁt. I’m an active that 281,550 women in the United hiker. That’s where Kristi’s Klimbers States will be diagnosed with inva- has come from. I don’t really have a sive breast cancer and 49,290 wom- family history. I always thought it was en will have noninvasive breast can- other people that would get it. But cer this year. With advancements in yes, it can happen to you. You need

to make the time to get these screenings.” The American Cancer Society recommends mammograms starting at age 40, and repeating in either one or two years. Midgette said even though the mammograms are done on-site, it will be much like a doctor’s office. Paperwork and insurance information will be collected before sending the patient to change into a gown. They will explain the procedure, and the screening is quick. Results will be confidentially sent to the patient’s home address, and a radiology report will be sent to the primary care or referring physician for follow-up. To schedule an appointment, please call 480-967-3767 or 1-800-2850272. Bring insurance card, doctor’s name and address as well as the location of prior mammogram films if possible. Most major insurances are accepted, but those without insurance will pay $0.

ria. They have been involved with NCL for two years. When they joined, their focus was to spend more intentional time together while being able to serve others. “A few years ago, we were volunteering at the Back-to-School Clothing Drive at Grand Canyon University and we saw all these NCL shirts with the tagline ‘Mothers and Daughters Serving Together,’” Ewbank said. “That was intriguing to us, so we did a little research about the organization and decided to join. I liked the idea

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chapter for two years. “There is so much need in our community, and trying to decide where to focus our energy can be overwhelming,” Song said. “NCL provides my girls a focused approach to contributing to the community while also allowing us to share these special moments together. NCL gives us an opportunity to learn about nonproﬁt organizations we wouldn’t have known existed and also helps my girls build friendships with like-minded people and develop leadership skills.” Each year, NCL requires mothers and daughters to volunteer a minimum number of hours in the community. Last year, Stefanie and Selena dedicated a cumulative 97 hours to community service in the Valley, earning them an award in the Arrowhead Chapter for most hours served. One of their passion projects was Feed My Starving Children in Mesa. Rodosta celebrated sweet 16 birthday at the charity organization. She invited her entire family to FMSC for an afternoon of service. “Last year we set a goal to complete 50 hours of service each. While we didn’t quite make that, we are very proud of the work we did, especially with everything going on in the world,” Ewbank said. “During the pandemic, we had very little control over our circumstances, so Selena and I chose to control what we could and making time to complete service projects was within our control. As we started serving these organizations, we learned many of them were hurting to get volunteers because of COVID. We saw that as a greater op-

Stefanie Ewbank and daughter Selena Rodosta of Peoria volunteer with the Special Olympics. (Photo courtesy of Stefanie Ewbank)

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ASU incident forces rethinking of college BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

Used to be, college was a place where new adults smacked faceﬁrst into life. You met people unlike any you’d known before. You confronted new ideas and cultures. You got challenged a little. You learned a lot. That concept of college appears stone cold dead and video evidence proves it. It’s footage shot last week in Arizona State University’s Student Pavilion, in a room recently designated as a “multicultural space.” Before that, the space was a room where ASU premed student Chase Beckerman – a white male in his early 20s – sometimes went to study, including with his laptop, adorned with a “Police Lives Matter” sticker. The sticker allegedly sparked the conﬂict, which last week racked up 5.5 million Twitter views and earned coverage from Fox News to Europe. In it, Beckerman and a white male friend – sporting a “Did Not Vote For Biden” t-shirt – are confronted by two women of color, sustainability grad student Sarra Tekola and undergrad

Mastaani Qureshi, leaders of ASU’s Multicultural Solidarity Coalition, which lobbied for the creation of the space. “What did I do wrong?” asks Beckerman. “You’re offensive,” says one of the women. “Police lives matter?” “We’re just trying to do schoolwork,” says Beckerman’s buddy, while Beckerman notes the presence of a Black Lives Matter sticker. “But this is our space,” says the woman. “You’re making this space uncomfortable.” “You’re making me uncomfortable,” says the anti-Biden T-shirt guy. That’s when the whole thing goes to hell. “But you’re white,” one woman shouts. “Do you understand what a multicultural space (is)? It means you’re not being centered.” To this the anti-Biden guy poses a question: “White’s not a culture?” “White is not a culture,” Tekola yells. “Say it again to the camera. You think whiteness is a culture? … So anyways, this is the violence that ASU does and this is the type of people that they protect, okay. This white man thinks he can take up our space and this is why we need a multicultur-

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al space. Because they think they can get away with this.” Beckerman says he’s “just trying to study,” which unleashes another tirade. “You’re a racist, your sticker’s racist. Because police, that’s a job. … I don’t choose to be Black, okay. You can choose to be a cop. You can choose to kill people with a badge and you’re protecting that… Which means that you’re racist.” More shouting ensues, more cursing, more woke talking points. The men leave, and the gist is clear: Police are evil. White men too. The appearance of a pro-law enforcement sticker in a multicultural space is an act of violence. The self-anointed police of this space feel empowered to defend it by enforcing a version of the same Jim Crow segregation Americans of all races battled against for decades. Now Beckerman has an attorney and

a public statement. “I support good people of all colors, creeds, and religions and support those who want to end racial and social injustice. I am a student. My only desire is to study hard, work hard, and complete my studies at Arizona State University. I am cooperating with the University’s investigation into this incident and I have faith in that process.” ASU also released a statement: “Differences of opinion are part of the university experience. The university expects respectful dialogue between students in all engagements.” In a righteous world, respect would be a two-way street. You’d get it no matter the title of the space, no matter the color of your skin, no matter the slogan on your sticker. I learned that in kindergarten. Now you go to college to unlearn it. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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ASU student confrontation handled with euphemism BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Dr. Michael Crow has completed almost two decades as president of Arizona State University. He spent a portion of that time co-authoring a book that encapsulates what could be considered his mission statement for the institution: “Designing the New American University.” But when a new controversy erupted on the Tempe campus and went viral via video on social media, Crow’s subordinates responded with old-fashioned euphemism. On Sept. 23 in Room 321 of the Student Success Center, two white male students were harassed by members of the Multicultural Solidarity Coalition, which then posted a nearly eight-minute video of the confrontation that has since been taken down. (It remains available at other websites, though the graphic language contained therein is far from “quaint.”) One of the white students, Chase Beckerman, had a sticker on his computer that read “Police Lives Matter” and the other, who remains unidentified, wore a t-shirt reading “Did Not Vote for Biden.” Two women of color, undergraduate Mastaani Qureshi and graduate student Sarra Tekola, appeared to take the lead in confronting the white men, demanding they leave Room 321. Perhaps the most revealing part of the exchange comes when Beckerman, trying to strike a conciliatory tone, asked, “Is there anywhere I can go?” Tekola responded, “Yeah! The whole rest of the campus! The second floor, the first floor, the whole MU [Memorial Union] – every single part of the campus centers you! This is the only space that you’re not centered and you’re still trying to center your-

self, which is peak cis-white male bulls***t! Beckerman then asserted, “I’m not racist, I’m just studying.” That assertion brings a hot-tempered response from Tekola: “You are racist! Your sticker is racist because police, that’s a job! You can choose to be police. I don’t choose to be Black! Okay, no– you can choose to be a cop, you can choose to kill people with a badge, and you’re protecting that sh*t which means that you’re racist!” Beckerman said: “I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to offend you guys or anything.” Tekola has long taken offense at ASU because school officials have not yet officially designated the space she was insisting the white students vacate as a multicultural center. The university maintains that efforts to establish one are being formulated, but a specific location and dedication date have not yet been established. Tekola is a PhD. candidate in ASU’s School of Sustainability and is a Ford Foundation Fellow. The fellowship provides a stipend of at least $24,000 annually, which ASU accepts as full recompense for tuition and fees. Despite the fact that the Ford Foundation describes her academic achievement as truly elite – in the top 4% of applicants – Tekola views herself as a victim. Perhaps that is why, in addition to her role as the founder of MSC, she also is the Phoenix Metro Chapter of Black Lives Matter’s “co-minister for activism.” Maybe that’s why ASU’s statement in response to the confrontation was so muted. It read, in part: “The Dean of Students Office is aware of the disagreement between a handful of students…[and] will be discussing it with all involved…Differences of opinion are part of the university experience…”

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Art is in the eye of the beholder Peoria Times Columnist

Are you good with money? Yes, I thought so. We have to watch our pennies even more closely with inﬂation. However, it seems there are a few folks in the “art world” who have money to burn. No pun intended. When Banksy, the famous but anonymous British grafﬁti artist, sold his “Girl with the Balloon” piece at auction a few years back, it fetched $1.4 million. But wait, the moment the deal was done, the work of art self-destructed by unexpectedly lowering itself through a shredder that was secretly built into the bottom of the frame. Was anyone shocked or upset? In a rare display of “true art his-

tory,” the newly wrecked piece was retitled and then sold for a staggering $4 million. Oh, the joy of spending (wasting) money. I know many artists. They are hard working and express their talents in ways that takes time and energy. They may sometimes struggle to make a living but keep going because of their desire to create and inspire. Art improves our lives. It gives us comfort, beauty, motivation and hope. We might ﬁnd something familiar in a piece of art, reminiscent of a place or person from our past. Perhaps we feel our lives are made brighter by vivid colors in an abstract or thrilled by a landscape we get to enjoy hanging on our wall. Art and its price tag are personal. An artist named Jenn Haaning was paid $84,000 by a Danish Art Museum

to reproduce two of his pieces. Haaning sent the museum a box that contained two empty frames. The “artwork” he sent is titled, “Take the Money and Run.” So, the two empty frames which contain blank canvases are on display in a museum. The feedback? People are standing and staring at a blank canvas “imagining” the possibilities. Lordy help us. Have the Danes lost their minds? The museum may ask for a refund, but the artist claims they got what they paid for. Art is in the eyes of the beholder. And we pay what we think it is worth. I had a friend in nursing school who had a big old bulldog named George. One day while she was painting a bedroom, George spilled the paint, stepped into it, and ran through the house. An artist was born. My friend had George step into paint and walk around on big canvases

and would then sell the paintings at the local ﬂea markets for a whopping $100 each. A lot of money back then. One of George’s paintings sold for $1,000 at the Ohio county fair. George became a local celebrity and helped my friend pay for her nursing school tuition. The relationship between money and art is both bafﬂing and complicated. Art is the object of our imagination or the summary of our beliefs. The expression of our emotions in all its mystery and glory. Art has been said to mimic life — as in a blank canvas waiting for our brushstrokes to “make the picture.” Like a dog named George, art is for each of us to create and enjoy. Expensive? Maybe. But always priceless. 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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Locally owned and operated, Ray’s Pizza has served the community since 2003. Now, the New York-style pizzeria has been named Peoria’s restaurant of the month. Ray’s Pizza has become a staple in the Willow District, as the restaurant continues to gain new customers and serve its regulars for nearly 20 years. “It is such an honor. We take pride in everything that we do here, and it’s with such joy that our awesome community has chosen us to represent our city,” said Ari Kasapi, owner of Ray’s Pizza. “Being a part of the community is my favorite. It makes me so proud that I can give back to my neighborhood. I have met so many great people and built so many friendships that will hopefully last a lifetime.” While the growth of his pizzeria has been one of the highlights of his journey of owning a business, Kasapi said being a part of the Peoria community is at the top of his list. “It has been great. We started Ray’s Pizza back in 2003 and couldn’t be happier with the success it has brought

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over the years. COVID was a hard time for everyone, but I am so thankful for the love and support we have gained from this neighborhood,” he said. Ray’s Pizza serves a variety of fare, including pasta, wings, pizza, calzones, hoagie sandwiches, desserts and more. Aside from the quality food, Kasapi said it’s the customer service and the environment he and his team have developed that keep customers happy. “At Ray’s Pizza, we do our best to go above and beyond to make sure that our guests are treated not only like a friend but like family. A place where we call you by your name and make your food with love. We truly believe our customers deserve the best quality and service,” he said. Additionally, Kasapi said he follows a business strategy his father taught him at a young age. “My dad once told me that a restaurant will always succeed with these three things: quality ingredients and food, quality service that makes people feel good, and reasonable prices that people can afford,” he said. As Peoria continues to grow at a rate of about 2% annually and its population has increased by 19%, totaling 183,357 people, Ray’s Pizza has grown right along with it. “Over the years we have added a few extra things to the menu. We are not on social media, but word of mouth travels fast and has brought in a lot of new customers from all over the Valley, and with more customers comes more Siblings Valon, Mergime and Arian Kasapi have owned Ray’s Pizza in Peoria for 18 team members. When we ﬁrst opened, years. (Photo courtesy of Ray’s Pizza) we only had a handful of workers, and today I currently have 13. Truly amazing to see the growth over the years. I Deer Valley Road. Kasapi said he wel- and leave you with a full stomach. Give have such an amazing team that works comes everyone to his restaurant and us a shot; you won’t be disappointed,” he said. so great together. I wouldn’t be where I guarantees a quality meal. For more information, visit “Good day? Bad day? Come to am without them,” Kasapi said. Ray’s Pizza is located at 8385 W. Ray’s. We will greet you with a smile rayspizzapeoria.com.

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Rising players blend Hispanic, American cultures on way to postseason BY VALENTINA MARTINEZ Cronkite News

Mezcla. In Spanish, the word means “mixture” or “blend,” and it applies to many Hispanics in the United States who are trying to blend into American culture while embracing their own. It’s a familiar challenge for Phoenix Rising players Arturo Rodriguez and Santi Moar, whose journeys seem particularly poignant during Hispanic Heritage Month. The pair are two of eight players with Hispanic roots on the Rising, including Jon Bakero, David Loera, Edward Delgado, Luis Seijas, Ivan Gutierrez and Manuel Madrid. The group has made an impact on a team that has a winning record, and recently became the first team in the USL Championship to qualify for the 2021 postseason. Moar leads the team in goals with 14 and is one of the most dynamic attacking players in the championship all season. He is also third in the league with 55 shots. Rodriguez, a midfielder, was born in San Luis Potosí, a city of more than 800,000 people in central Mexico. He lived there until he was 15 when his family relocated to the United States to look for work and a better life. Rodriguez attended his last two years of high school in Texas, a period of time that is challenging to any American teenager. It was even more difficult for Rodriguez, who did not speak any English when he arrived in Dallas. He described the first day of his junior year as one of the most difficult of his life. He was a new student at Ranchview High, and he didn’t have the ability to

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introduce himself to any of his teachers or peers because of the language barrier. “To arrive at my classes without knowing anything and everyone looks at me like, ‘How are we supposed to welcome you if you don’t know anything?’” Rodriguez said. Hardly anyone spoke Spanish at Ranchview, and school was difficult for Rodriguez until he was able to find people who could communicate with him in his native language. Six years later, Rodriguez, now 21, believes he has absorbed both Mexican and American culture. “I’m a little bit of both,” Rodriguez said. He holds his Hispanic cultural values close, especially the ones he learned from his family. Two important principles he continues to live by include be-

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ing a good person to everyone, no matter who they are, and respecting elders. “They’ve helped me get to where I am today,” Rodriguez said. Moar, a midfielder, grew up in a small farming town in Spain. His soccer roots were planted in Ordes, a municipality of about 12,600 people in the country’s northwest region, where playing the sport was common — even expected. “When we were little, the only distraction that we had was to play soccer,” Moar said. “Growing up in the streets and on the field, we had a lot of opportunities to play soccer.” Many Sundays in Ordes consisted of three things for Moar: attending church, enjoying Spanish delicacies and playing soccer. The local soccer teams competed Sunday afternoons, and it was tradition for people from the town to attend.

Like Rodriguez, Moar arrived in the United States unable to speak English. His family was back in Spain, and he journeyed to the United States to play for Pfeiffer University, a small private college in North Carolina. Although Moar and Rodriguez have adapted to American culture, they still find comfort in speaking their native language, which connects Hispanics in ways that are hard to find elsewhere. “It gives you the liberty to go to certain places and converse with certain people and get to know more about those people,” Moar said. Rodriguez and Moar gladly share Hispanic culture with their Rising teammates. Rodriguez enjoys dining with them at various Mexican restaurants as well as inviting them over to try homemade Mexican delicacies, including enchiladas and spicy salsas. Playing cards was a tradition in Moar’s family, and he introduced the custom to his teammates who have happily participated, especially while traveling to away games. During his childhood in Ordes, Moar played cards with his grandfather after most meals. To Moar, playing cards was more than a game, it was a time where he was able to learn more about the people sitting around him at the table. The connection Hispanic people forge with each other, Moar believes, is one of the most compelling aspects of the culture. “The communication. The relationship between people,” Moar said. “I think that we have a very open relationship, with a lot of happiness and joy.” For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.

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Families can experience children’s books in a fun and interactive way at Pioneer and Paloma community parks in Peoria on Saturday, Oct. 9. Heather Sorden, library operations coordinator at Sunrise Mountain Library in Peoria, said the city will launch two free StoryWalk events that day. At 9 a.m., “I Am Peace” by Susan Verde will be the focus of the StoryWalk at Pioneer Community Park, 8755 N. 83rd Avenue. At 10:30 a.m., the book “From Head to Toe” by Eric Carle will be featured at the StoryWalk at Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway. “StoryWalk is an innovative way for

children to read and play outdoors at the same time,” Sorden said. Laminated pages from each children’s book will be attached to wooden stakes or metal stands and installed along an outdoor path. “As individuals stroll down the trail, they are directed to the next page in the story and to do a related activity.” The city will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies at both parks, and Mayor Cathy Carlat will share remarks before librarians lead attendees through the StoryWalks. StoryWalks were developed in 2007 by Anne Ferguson from Montpelier, Vermont, in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, and have now been installed in 50 states and 13 countries, Sorden said.

“We were fortunate to receive a grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the secretary of state, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to create the StoryWalk in Peoria,” Sorden said. Peoria Public Library is always looking for new and innovative ways to provide library resources and promote literacy in the community. “Families will experience the library in an unconventional setting that combines the pleasures of reading with the beauty of nature and playing together outdoors.” The stories will be changed once per quarter at each location, Sorden said, with a special story and a program presented at Pioneer Park in March cele-

brating the Monarch Butterfly migration and in September at Paloma Park feting native trees. Sorden said she is looking forward to the launch of StoryWalks in Peoria and providing families with an enjoyable and educational activity that also promotes physical activity and the library. “During my research for writing the grant, I visited the StoryWalks at some of our sister libraries in the Valley. It was thrilling to watch children with their families and friends reading the stories and performing the activities as they walked between signs,” she said. “I’m very excited to be able to bring this unique experience to the children of Peoria. For more information, visit https:// bit.ly/StoryPeoria.

David Nail reinspired to perform after quarantine BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Arizona is a “magical place” to country star David Nail. The Grand Canyon State is where his grandparents lived, he said. “It was one of those places you’ve never been to, but you had family there,” Nail said. “They were super important because they were so far away. It seemed like a made-up fantasy land.” Nail is visiting the fantasy land by the lake — Lake Pleasant — for the Peoria Country Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9. His latest single, “St. Louis,” will surely be on the set list. “I always tell people, first and foremost, we pride ourselves on playing great songs and playing them very, very well,” Nail said about the show. “I’ve never been one of those artists

David Nail headlines the Peoria Country Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy of David Nail)

who jump on the speakers, does flips and hangs on light poles. “If I started doing that, it would be totally scripted. It’s never been my thing. I felt like I need to, hopefully, have songs — and I feel I do — have great songs and recreate them as best as possible.” Nail said it’s his job to keep the integrity of the song and bring new energy or play the tunes a “tad different” so listeners can latch onto them and set them apart from the album. Singing country songs was the Missouri native’s dream since he was in high school. He made this life-altering decision when he was in his late teens. “I don’t know what in the world I was thinking,” he said. “I was so ridiculously naïve to think, ‘I’ll move to Nashville and be a singer.’” He was not prepared for what goes SEE NAIL PAGE 22

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Somos Peoria took over Old Town Peoria at 83rd and Grand avenues on Sept. 25. The multicultural festival included performances by Tower of Power and Tierra as well as a variety of local entertainment. Attendees sampled local and traditional foods, engaged in arts and crafts, and enjoyed music by mariachis.

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6. Jahlos and the Rebels entertain the crowd. 7. Trophies and other objects were on display next to lowrider cars. 8. Gabriel Laracuente, 11, and Albert Latacuente, 12, play musical chairs to win prizes. 9. Lowriders aren’t exclusively cars. They’re bikes, too.

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along with record contracts—interviews, lunches and dinners, and meeting fans. “That was something I had a hard time adjusting to,” he said. “I’m a very shy person. It took me many years before I was comfortable in those types of settings. It’s a lot different now. “Everybody knows everything about you because of social media. You’ve already exposed yourself to the world. There was no Twitter in the ancient times.” The pandemic-dictated quarantine was up and down for Nail. His wife was pregnant with their third child, so he had plenty to focus on at home. He admitted he was naïve to think the break would only last two months. It was the vacation he didn’t ask for. However, it made him cherish his family and his job. “Once reality set in, there were definitely some dark moments,” he said. “I think, so many times, artists and creative people love what we do so much and we’re so passionate about it, oftentimes we forget this is how we pay our bills. “I had never really thought about, ‘Hey,

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I’m not going to be working, unable to make money. Once I had a grasp of that, it put things in perspective. There were moments where I was happy I was home with my family so I didn’t miss anything.” Shows like the Peoria Country Fest feel good to Nail. There’s a camaraderie on stage that’s unmatched. The musicians, he said, subconsciously worry how long playing live is going to last. “I’m grateful to be doing this again,” he said. “Everybody pours it out every night. Looking back, I felt we always tried hard with anything. Our shows have benefited from the energy level and quality of play. It was a good thing. One bright side is it inspired everybody to dig a little deeper. It gave us a little extra umph.”

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David Nail’s latest single, “St. Louis,” will be part of his set list at the Peoria Country Fest Saturday, Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy of David Nail)

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The year is 2012. Becky and I are in Tempe, attending our son’s graduation at ASU. The graduation was inside of the football stadium. Soon-tobe graduates, dressed in their regalia, are seated on the stadium’s playing ﬁeld. Families and friends are sitting in the stands around the playing ﬁeld. It’s May, the hot time of the year. I’d estimate there were more than 30,000 people in attendance. The famous newscaster Tom Brokaw was the featured speaker at the graduation. He is very respected in America, and having Mr. Brokaw speak at the graduation was a big event. When it was Mr. Brokaw’s turn to give the graduation speech, the drone of conversational buzz in the stadium ceased. Even the students quit messing around and quieted themselves to hear what this “biggie” would say. Tom Brokaw came to the podium, and with a big smile he began his speech. Here is my very close recollection of the opening of his speech. “Well, it’s your big day. Congratulations. I know you are thinking that you are going out into a grown-up, mature world. You’re expecting professionalism. You won’t have to put up with childish things anymore. I have news for you. When you get a job in the grown-up world, you are going back to seventh grade again.” In other words, it’s not what you think it will be. It’s not mature. It’s immature. Get ready for it. I was stunned — what a way to start a graduation message. The families and friends with more experience in

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the real world roared in laughter. The students looked around, wondering what was going on. They had no idea of what was to come. I have never forgotten Tom Brokaw’s introduction. Finally, someone said something honest and truthful. When I started my career, it was kind of like a marriage. I mean, love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener. I couldn’t believe how “seventh grade” it was in the real world. There was competing, game-playing, starting rumors, criticism, and heaps of other adjectives I could use. “Seventh grade-ism” is prevalent in academia, media, government, business and church. We have women competing to be homecoming queen. We have men strutting and preening to be homecoming king. In these contests, there is far more energy spent in attaining than doing. That hurts everyone. Let me illustrate with a story of three states in the United States trying to outdo one another. After digging to a depth of 10 feet last year outside Buffalo, scientists

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grader 30, 40, 50, 60 or 70 years later. Immature people create an adolescent society and culture. Here’s the consequences of a society run by seventh graders who never grow up from Scripture. Mean-spirited ambition isn’t maturity. Boasting that you are wise isn’t maturity. Twisting the truth to make yourselves sound wise isn’t maturity. It’s the furthest thing from maturity — it’s animal cunning,

devilish plotting. Whenever you’re trying to look better than others or get the better of others, things fall apart, and everyone ends up at the others’ throats” (James 3: 16-18 parts). So, do we get any better, or is this it? I say we get better. How? “When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I grew up, I did away with childish things” (I Corinthians 13:11).

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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249, BELLA PASA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Assessment Diagrams" shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council. "Assessment District" shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer. "City" shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona. City. "City Council" or "Council" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the "Clerk" shall mean the City Clerk. "Engineer" shall mean City Engineer. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages "Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District. "Parkways" shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as "Parkways," and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District. "Plans and Specifications" shall mean the engineer's estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution. "Superintendent of Streets" shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement. The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit: The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249 The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona des ignate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit "B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages Section 3. Determination of Need. In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District. Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams. The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done. Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property. Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made. Section 6. Officers Not Liable. In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any delinquency of persons or property assessed. Section 7. Annual Statement. The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto. Section 8. Statutory Authority. The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 28th day of September, 2021. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: Resolution No. 2021-92 MID 1249, Bella Pasa September 28, 2021 Page 7 of 11 Pages CERTIFICATION OF CITY ENGINEER I hereby certify that I have read the description set out under the definition "Assessment District" and approve the same. I further certify that I have read the description set out under the definition "Work" and approve the same. Adina Lund, Engineering Director CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 2021-92 duly passed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona at a regular meeting held on September 28, 2021 and that a quorum was present there and that the vote thereon was ayes and nays. were no vote or absent. All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office. Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 7,14, 2021 / 41890

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http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2021-93 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-93 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1249, BELLA PASA; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT: SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1249 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended. SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues. SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 28th day of September, 2021. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office. Published: Peoria Times, Oct. 7,14, 2021 / 41891

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