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State supreme court rules against ‘sweetheart deal’ BY LAUREN SERRATO Peoria Times Staff Writer

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The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of Peoria taxpayers, stating that the city of Peoria violated the state Constitution’s Gift Clause after it gave away nearly $2.6 million to two private businesses, with nothing in return to the public. The taxpayer money was provided to Huntington University and its landlord Arrowhead Properties LLC. In return, the

private companies announced their hope that their existence in Peoria would improve the local economy. Neither company, however, provided anything further to the public in exchange for the millions of dollars they received from Peoria taxpayers. The private, Christian college based in Indiana that offers only a digital media arts program ran its business without benefits to the community such as access to facilities, jobs at the college or reduced tuition.

“The court said very clearly that Peoria can’t give away money to private businesses that promise to do nothing in return for the public but only to run their own businesses for themselves,” said Christina Sandefur, executive vice president at the Goldwater Institute and lead attorney. Arrowhead additionally agreed to renovate its building to house Huntington University, exclusively for private profit and

Maes held on $2M bail on murder charge

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Eric Maes is being held on $2 million bail on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, kidnapping in apprehension of injury, endangerment and theft of means of transportation. On Feb. 9, Maes, a transient, allegedly kidnapped his 10-month-old son, Abel, from his sister’s Peoria house and stole a van from outside of it, said Sgt. Amanda Gaines, Peoria Police Department public information officer. The infant’s mother, Brittany Martie of Phoenix, was picking up her child when she tried to save him. She sustained injuries either by jumping out of the

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Mick Degn is the executive director of Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Peoria-based Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary, by recalling its many local and national achievements. AMSAF’s motorcycle scholarship program is the first in the nation to offer discounted motorcycle training. “We developed a concept to provide motorcycle training to first and longtime riders so they can learn how to ride safely and defensively for a very reasonable fee,” said Mick Degn, the foundation’s executive director. “To date, we have helped more than 4,153 individuals receive scholarships to learn and/or hone their skills while receiving their endorsement and saving on insurance costs. Our team of committed businesses and individuals has helped save many lives.” However, the foundation didn’t stop there.

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helmet assistance program that will help individuals garner a high-quality, full-face or modular helmet for a major savings. The program is growing in popularity and support continues to increase, with 557 people already enjoying true helmet safety.

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In 2020, the nonprofit expanded its efforts to include promoting the Share the Road campaign to reduce distracted driving. Last year alone, there were more than 3,100 crashes and fatalities on Arizona roads. And, with people from the West Coast moving to the state in droves, ever-increasing challenges continue to emerge — especially with regard to the number of crashes and fatalities statewide. “Share the Road is a statewide public awareness effort aimed at focusing Arizona motorists on the critical need to be undistracted when driving and to provide scholarships, statewide, to train motorcyclists how to ride more defensively,” Degn said. “This multipronged movement, which is geared to reduce the number of rider and driver crashes and fatalities on Arizona roads, is supported and promoted by the Arizona governor, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Dignity Health (Chandler Regional Medical Center), Arizona Trauma Association, Law Tigers, Rosenbluth Family Charitable Foundation and oth-

er interested businesses and organizations. In January, Arizona implemented a hands-off law to penalize people using cellphones. And, because riders and drivers share the state’s roadways, the foundation began serving as a voice for the rampant problem with distracted driving. The foundation’s role model program continues to expand awareness with the long-term goal of reducing distracted driving and providing reduced-cost motorcycle training. In addition to its scholarship and reduced distracted driving leadership efforts, the foundation has worked with the state of Arizona and major businesses to develop and promote a

The foundation was awarded the 2019 Motorcycle Safety Foundation award for Extraordinary Contributions to Motorcyclist Safety. And the nonprofit offers a membership program, the Visionary award for great community leadership, and a major annual event known as Riding for the Long Haul. Degn said the one thing that has assisted in the 10-year-old organization’s growth is its strong core of leaders, volunteers, business and civic leaders who see the need for change and the foundation’s role in outreach to the public. “We are blessed to have been so successful to date and look forward to garnering even more corporate and personal support as we work diligently to save lives on our roadways,” Degn added. AMSAF’s mission is to promote safety and awareness and reduce crashes and fatalities. —Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski can be reached at christina@ timespublications.com

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Jon Edwards supports Alta Vista improvements BY ALLISON ENGSTROM Peoria Times Staff Writer

Alta Vista Park is undergoing renovations that include improvements to the dog park, drainage channel and

playground. Wrapping up in March, the $200,000 project has long been on Jon Edwards’ radar. The vice mayor represents the Willow District. “This is one of the busiest parks in

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it’s a good thing. It’s a win-win for the community and the city because parks are used so well,” Edwards said. Edwards is also focused on retention basins. New landscaping will be installed around the basin, and the drainage channel will be renovated. The landscaping is expected to include nine trees, 23 plants and 195 tons of granite. The totals for the project are 240 tons of granite, 420 tons of mulch, 131 plants and 36 box trees. “It’s a very well-used park, and I think this is going to bring more activity to it because of all the amenities we’re adding to it,” Edwards said. Various areas and amenities are closed during the construction process, he said. “With the changes coming to Alta Vista, I am really excited,” Edwards said. —Staff writer Allison Engstrom can be reached at aengstrom@timespublications. com

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moving van or when he supposedly struck her intentionally while she was on a sidewalk. Martie was able to speak with detectives before she died, Gaines said. Abel was found Feb. 10, uninjured, at a North Phoenix home. He was reportedly placed with Maes’ sister. Phoenix police arrested the 30-yearold man in a wash in the 2300 block of West Thunderbird Road at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 10 after he attempted to flee. Maes was initially charged with one count of manslaughter, but that was amended after police interviewed him.

use. “This is all about public officials being more accountable to taxpayers and thinking about when you’re spending hard-earned taxpayer dollars they should be thinking about what the taxpayers and the public are getting specifically in return, versus what those elected officials would like to see in a city,” Sandefur said. The private companies’ ability to secure the taxpayer money without providing anything to the public is considered a “sweetheart deal,” according to Sandefur. “In this case, it’s a private university that is actually not even operated out of the state. It is operated out of the Midwest and giving them gifts of millions of taxpayer dollars to be able to locate there,” she said. “You can imagine all of the other businesses that would also like to benefit from that sort of subsidy from the government that were not given that same opportunity, simply because they didn’t meet bureaucrats’ specific preference. It’s an unequal footing.”

Kidnapping and murder suspect Eric Maes was arrested in a wash in the 2300 block of West Thunderbird Road Feb. 10. (Photo courtesy Peoria Police Department)

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The Goldwater Institute was presented this case by concerned Peoria taxpayers in 2016. Sandefur said it took five years for the case to make its way up to the Supreme Court. After the recent decision, Peoria taxpayers will no longer have to continue making payments to benefit Huntington University or Arrowhead. “Any future payments will be stopped and then of course the city would be prohibited from entering into this type of deal in the future,” Sandefur said. In exchange for the taxpayer money, Huntington University’s contract stated it had to offer classes and enroll students, all things Sandefur said any university would have to do anyway. “The Supreme Court looked at that and said this is no different from paying McDonald’s millions of dollars and saying all you have to do is sell hamburgers and you can keep the profit, or paying a Starbucks and saying all you have to do is sell coffee and you can keep the profit. If this type of deal is OK, then what kind of the deal isn’t OK?” Sandefur said.

Moving forward, Sandefur said she hopes this Supreme Court decision sends a message to government officials throughout the state. “Government isn’t in the business of picking winners. Government is in the business of providing for its citizens. And it needs to do that in a fair way that secures actual goods and services for its citizens,” she said. —Staff writer Lauren Serrato can be reached at lserrato@timespublications.com

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Radio station 98KUPD and Musically Fed are teaming up to help roadies, who also are out of work due to the stoppage of concerts and events. The “Adopt a Roadie” campaign includes food drives for consecutive Wednesdays at select Safeway and Albertsons, and drive-thru distribution to support Musically Fed in its mission to provide essentials to local live music and event workers. Partners include #DrinkInAZ, Jack Daniel’s, Sweet James and Safeway/ Albertsons Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief. The food collection campaign runs through March 26 and culminates in a drive-thru event hosted by Rhino Staging and Video. Ninety-eight families with members

who are the stagehands, audio and visual techs, riggers and forklift drivers will receive boxes filled with dry goods collected during the campaign, as well as produce and protein provided by Resurrection Street Ministry. Financial support from Nourishing Neighbors Community Relief allows Musically Fed to provide the food for the 98 families. With an average of six people in a family, this will provide meals for approximately 600 people. The collection times include 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 3 at 3800 W. Happy Valley Road in Glendale, and 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 17 at 12320 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria. Families in need of assistance can call 480-951-1882 to secure their spot for the distribution on March 27. For details, listen to Fitz from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays, or visit 98kupd.com/adopta-roadie.

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Collision results in death

Two sport utility vehicles collided at West Peoria and North 89th avenues at 9 p.m. Feb. 7, killing a 22-year-old Apache Junction woman. Nicole Classen was driving east in her orange SUV when a driver of a gray SUV going west went left of center and collided head-on with her, according to Peoria Police and Peoria Fire-Medical. Classen died at an area hospital. The gray SUV’s driver, who may have been impaired, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, a spokeswoman said. The intersection was closed during the investigation from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No arrests have been made, and no citations have been issued.

Loop 303 construction begins

The Arizona Department of Transportation closed the shoulders between Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway on Loop 303 for the next two months. The inside shoulder is closed in both directions between Lone Mountain and Lake Pleasant parkways through late February for widening. The inside shoulder will then be closed between Lone Mountain Parkway and north of Happy Valley Parkway from late February to late March. Loop 303 improvements between Happy Valley and Lake Pleasant Parkways include: • Constructing a third general purpose lane in each direction by widening in the median. • Constructing new bridges over the Beardsley Canal and Jomax Parkway for the new section of the Loop 303 freeway mainline. • Constructing the Jomax Parkway traffic interchange, which will connect to the future extension of Jomax Parkway west of Loop 303 to Vistancia Boulevard. The new roadway will be constructed by the city of Peoria, with construction expected to begin in March. For more information, call 1-855-

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The Peoria Aquatics Department is looking for lifeguards for the upcoming swim season. The application and certification process to be a city of Peoria lifeguard for summer 2021 is underway. To learn more about the hiring process or apply for the job, visit the human resources page on peoriaaz.gov.

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Peoria on right track to strengthening its economy BY CATHY CARLAT Mayor of Peoria

Peoria is one of the safest cities in the nation, and our parks and recreational facilities are top notch. We are proud to be known for having a highly skilled workforce, excellent housing choices and top-rated schools. Continually upgrading our surroundings is a critical component of what we do, but we never forget our primary purpose — we are in the people business. We exist to serve the residents of Peoria by delivering the core services needed for safe, healthy living and fostering an economic landscape that provides employment and opportunity that will sustain future generations. In Peoria, we do government right. We work within existing laws — always — and manage resources to meet the needs of today while thoughtfully planning for our finest future. The exceptional quality of life enjoyed by Peoria residents would be incomplete without a robust business network. Understanding the value that existing and new businesses have

on local economies, Peoria has long pursued a targeted economic development strategy geared toward meeting the needs of our skilled workforce and growing community. Businesses are essential to our economy, creating much-needed jobs and contributing significantly to local and state revenues through income, property and employment taxes. Like other Arizona cities, Peoria relies on sales tax as a primary source of revenue. These sales tax dollars go directly into the general operating fund to support our most important core services, such as police, fire, street maintenance, parks, recreation, library services and more. We have made great progress strengthening Peoria’s economy. Home to a strong health care workforce, we continue to welcome state-of-the-art medical facilities such as Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center, Banner Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Desert Harbor Medical and Urgent Care. Construction for the Peoria Regional Hospital begins this spring, bringing 150 jobs and comprehensive emergency care. Last year, we also proudly welcomed Taronis Fuels. With the addition of

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their headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility, Peoria residents will have access to more than 500 new, high-wage jobs close to home. Some of the most visible transformations have occurred at entertainment and lifestyle centers throughout the city, such as Park West, where CIRE’s investment to elevate the area has drawn several unique and chef-driven restaurants that our growing community has enthusiastically embraced. In the P83 Entertainment District, targeted local improvements have enhanced the vitality of the area, paving the way for Huntington University’s award-winning digital media arts program. Huntington recently welcomed its inaugural class of doctoral occupational therapy students. These graduates will help fill a critical health care shortage of professionals to assist injured, ill and disabled patients. They are our workforce of tomorrow. If we want to continue to invest in our future, we must drive innovation inside our own communities — innovation that allows students to access higher

education close to home and innovation that encourages entrepreneurs to dream big. And, if we want our community to be vibrant and sustainable for the long term, then we must be certain that Peoria is at the top of the list when businesses are faced with decisions about where to locate their jobs and make investments. While this past year has created a fragile market and significant challenges, we have much to be proud of. I am proud of the way we stepped up as one of the first cities in Arizona to funnel Federal CARES dollars directly into the community to assist Peoria businesses and families that have been impacted by COVID-19. I am proud of the organizations and businesses — big and small — who continue to invest in our community. I am especially proud that Peoria continues to be known for our fiscal responsibility, low taxes and business-friendly environment that encourages emerging opportunities; and, looking at the well-being of our city, we’re on the right track.

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Hello everybody and welcome to Business Briefcase! Here, we’ll cover a plethora of topics, including businesses coming into the community, promotions, new hires and new restaurants. If you have something you’d like to see in a future column, email christina@timespublications.com. Let’s get into the news, shall we? Life Time recently opened its sixth, Phoenix-area destination in Happy Valley-Peoria. It’s the company’s first club to debut in 2021, and one of several planned openings nationwide in the year ahead. The three-story, 170,000-square-

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There are only a few more weeks to help local West Valley Girl Scouts meet their Girl Scout Cookie Season goals. Need a reason to splurge on a few extra boxes this year? Try pairing them with Arizona beers and wines. Thin Mints Likely, these mint-flavored (and vegan) chocolate-coated cookies don’t need an introduction. Whether enjoying from the box or out of the freezer, these classics need a wine that can stand up to the mint. Carlson Creek’s 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, a full-bodied, well-balanced bottle with clove and vanilla aromatics and cherry on the palate, does the job. If you prefer to pair with beer, consider Mother Road’s Lost Highway Double Black. The familiar mint sweetness of the Thin Mint cuts down the bitterness of this double black IPA to showcase the roasty, coffee aspects of the classic ale. The subtle aroma of orange zest in Lost Highway also enhances the dark chocolate in the Thin Mint cookie. And this sounds wild, but also consider Huss Brewing’s Papago Orange Blossom with Thin Mints. The hints of mandarin and citrus in the beer enhance the mint and the creamy vanilla finish of the beer is a perfect ending. Tagalongs Look no further than PHX. Beer Co.’s Iron Horse Porter for a luscious beer pairing option. Brewed with chocolate malt to give a roasted but sweet finish, this imperial porter is the perfect pairing with Tagalongs. The sweet layers of creamy peanut butter bring out the chocolate notes of the porter. These heavenly layers of peanut butter with a rich, chocolaty coating also need a red. Chateau Tumbleweed

The Huss Koffee Kolsch accompanied by Girl Scout s’mores cookies are a nice match. This blonde ale will fool your eyes but not your mouth, because it packs a surprising hazelnut and caramel coffee punch. Plus, it pairs nicely with the creamy marshmallow and chocolate.

has a port-style wine called Fort Stinkbeast that is ideal. It got the name because during fermentation it smelled of cough syrup. Thankfully, the final result is less medicinal and more baking spices and brandy, making it a perfect marriage of flavors with chocolate and peanut butter. Do-si-dos Crunchy oatmeal and creamy peanut butter filling combine in these luscious sandwich-style cookies. Given the peanut butter, one might be tempted to try another port-style wine — like with the Tagalongs — but given the depth of

flavor that the oatmeal provides, first try them with the 2019 Javelina Leap Zinfandel or its jammy 2019 Prospectors Blend, which is 50% zinfandel luscious from start to finish. For beers, opt for Four Peaks’ Tandoori Raj. Raj’s bitterness balances the sweetness of the cookie, while the combination of tandoori spices and peanuts replicates familiar flavor combinations — peanut sauce is often used in Indian cuisine, and tandoori peanuts are a common snack.

Lemon-Ups Many pair these deliciously crispy cookies bursting with bright citrus flavor with pinot grigio. And while a delightful duo, consider a crisp viognier. We love LDV Winery 2015 Sky Island Viognier. Its nose of lemongrass and honeysuckle enhance both the sweetness and tartness in the cookie, and the refreshing flavors of pink grapefruit really make the lemon notes pop. Michael Waltrip Brewing Company’s TwoThin Mints pair nicely with Carlson Time Blonde Creek’s 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, a full-bodied, well-balanced bottle Ale is also a with clove and vanilla aromatics and primo pairing. cherry on the palate. (Photo courtesy The blonde ale is light, flavorful Carlson Creek)

and refreshing. It has hints of honey, tangerine and passion fruit. Bright Yellow with a frothy head that has a crisp, clean finish and zesty carbonation paired with Lemon-Ups lends complimentary flavors and warming character that will help emulsify the crisp lemon flavor. We also love the new Huss Brewing Co. Low-Lo Hazy IPA with Lemon-Ups given its ample citrus notes. Samoas One’s taste buds are always in for a treat when enjoying Samoas, with their caramel and toasted coconut, not to mention drizzle of chocolate. Truth be told, most red wines pair with this crowd pleaser, but we tend toward syrah the most, especially the velvety Heart Wood Cellars 2018 Syrah. Mother Road’s Daily Driver Low Octane IPA is also a must. This surprising pair will have you dreaming of a tropical oasis. The hop derived citrus and lime notes of Daily Driver compliment the prominent coconut flavors of the crowd pleasing Samoas. Coming in a close second is its Juan Valdez Burro Brown Ale. What better way to enjoy a Samoa than dunking the crispy cookie in a nice cold pint of our coffee brown ale? The initial roasty aroma and hint of dark chocolate, followed by the strong flavors of coffee mixed with Nutella is a perfect match to cut the coconut and caramel sweetness of the cookie. Girl Scout S’mores There isn’t much better than these graham cracker-flavored sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling. Merlot, notably Alcantara Vineyards 2018 Merlot, is the perfect pairing, as it is as smooth as the cookie is complex. Similarly, SEE COOKIES PAGE 17

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Comedian Steve Trevino shares ‘relatable’ humor BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Steve Trevino’s parents often held barbecues at their house during which the men cooked outside, and the women retreated indoors to chat. He remembered both groups coming together inside and “laughing their butts off.” “I looked at the TV and there was a guy there telling jokes,” Trevino said. “It was Richard Pryor. I didn’t know I could do that for a job. I said, ‘That’s what I’m going to do.’” And he did. Known as “America’s Favorite Husband,” Trevino will perform at Stand Up Live in Phoenix from Thursday, Feb. 18, to Saturday, Feb. 20. He’s living his dream. “As a kid, back in the day, in between movies on HBO, they would tell you the next three things that are coming,” he recalled. “Sometimes, the third one would be ‘Def Comedy Jam,’ an hour-long comedy special. I would stay up until 1 a.m. sometimes. I wanted to watch that stand-up special and thought, ‘One of those days, maybe it’ll be me.’” He’s one of the country’s fastest-rising comics. Trevino has been viewed over 175 million times as of 2020, selling out shows coast to coast, amassing nearly 1 million social media followers, and headlining specials for Amazon, Netflix and Showtime. He opened the 2001 “Three Amigos

Comedy Tour” the miswith Carlos carriage Mencia, Pablo because I Francisco and felt like it Freddy Soto. was someBy 2006, he bething a lot gan headlining. of couples His first have gone Showtime spethrough, but cial, “Grandno one’s pa Joe’s Son,” talking staked out a about it. To spot in the Nielme, some sen Top 20. In of the best 2014, he fund- Comedian Steve Trevino said the Valley is one of comedy ed, produced his favorite tour stops. He often sells out Stand comes from and shot his Up Live and Tempe Improv. (Photo courtesy Steve great pain, Netflix hit “Re- Trevino) so it was latable.” important To promote for me to the special, he uploaded a clip enti- find an honest and funny way to share tled “When Your Wife Comes Home that journey with my audience.” from Shopping,” which generated 56 Trevino also raises money for Hemillion views on Facebook alone and licopters for Heroes, an organization paved the way for clips like “When benefiting veterans. Also, in 2020, he You Ask Your Wife If She Wants Mc- and Renae unveiled a joint weekly Donald’s” and “When Going to Vegas podcast entitled Steve Trevino & Capwith Your Wife Goes Wrong.” tain Evil: The Podcast, which now has Trevino finds laughs in all aspects of over 1 million views/streams. Truly a the “shutdowns” — panic shopping, family affair, the special also features being home with his wife and best a short stand-up from their 5-year-old friend Renae. He even finds humor in son, Garrett. 2019, their worst year, when Renae “I talk about life,” he said about his had a miscarriage at five months preg- comedic topics. “I talk about what I’m nant. In 2020, they gave birth to their going through with my wife, trying to baby girl during the pandemic. raise a 5-year-old, having a 2-month“With each of my comedy specials old, the quarantine — you know, evI’ve gotten more personal,” Trevino erything. said. “I wanted to be able to talk about “Everything I do onstage is about

everyday life. I named one of my specials ‘Relatable’ because that’s what my comedy is. I’m a storyteller. This is what I’m going through now with my frustrations with my wife and marriage. Hopefully, it translates.” Amazon recently picked up his fourth comedy special, “My Life in Quarantine,” which he released for a limited time through his website late last year. “That’s very exciting, because we did it without waiting for any streaming service. We wanted to get it out straight to the fans,” he said. “We were able to get it on Amazon, but now it’s on Netflix. At the end of the day, it’s a commercial. They can watch me and see if they want to see me when I’m in their city on tour.” —Executive Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski can be reached at christina@timespublications.com. Steve Trevino

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a Kolsch-like Huss Koffee Kolsch, is sublime. This extraordinary blonde ale will fool your eyes but not your mouth, because it packs a surprising hazelnut and caramel coffee punch. Plus, it pairs nicely with the creamy marshmallow and chocolate. Trefoils Buttery with balanced sweetness, these shortbread cookies and chardonnay are made for each other. Grab a bottle of 2018 Pillsbury Wine Company Chardonnay, with its delicate white

Burgundy-style estate-grown wine has hints of white flower, shortbread and citrus, for the win here. If chardonnay isn’t your jam, what about Four Peaks hAZy? Pair its tropical fruit flavors with the Trefoil cookie to recreate the experience of eating a fruit tart pastry. The beer’s mild bitterness also balances the sweetness of the sugary cookies.

fizzy local favorite: Callaghan Vineyards 2017 Barrett’s Rosé Sparkling Wine. For beer, you can’t go wrong with either Mother Road Ninth Anniversary Belgian Style Tripel or Michael Waltrip’s Vamanos.

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therapy. I named my physical therapist “Fang!” My leg didn’t want to cooperate. It was scary for my leg to trust someone who was going to cause it more pain. My leg begged me for mercy. My leg was crying out, “I’ll never ski again.” But the rest of us in my body wanted to walk again, maybe even ski again. I had to choose between two painful choices — to trust or not trust in a painful process with a physical therapist named “Fang.” It was trust or consequences! I could stay where I was the rest of my life and never regain the full use of my leg — my leg voted for that option. Or I could trust the therapist and walk again. The rest of my body chose the second option. Fang won by a close vote. During the next few months of physical therapy, my leg reminded the rest of us in my body of how unhappy it was with our decision. However, as the months passed and after much pain, my leg came around to our way of thinking. I stand today with the full use of my leg — and have even skied again. Get the message? SEE TRUST PAGE 19

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Trust — that’s quite a word. It seems that our whole society is having trouble trusting anyone or anything. We are bombarded by those in government, education, media and other social sectors doing and saying things that violate our trust. Ethical, financial and moral scandals permeate many levels of our world. And it seems to be picking up momentum as it continues. I’ve been concerned about this issue for some time now. I even co-wrote a book about trust entitled “Learning How to Trust.” I have noticed that people, whether churched or unchurched, have become more jaded, cynical and suspicious. Some of this attitude is deserved. We need to use wisdom when deciding whom and on what we trust. Are we losing our ability to trust? Do things have to go our way for us to trust? Are we doomed to national and local cynicism due to a lack of trust in anything? Is there anyone or anything

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comfortable at first but later can limit one’s entire life. In 1991, during a yearly skiing trip to Taos, New Mexico, I suffered a fall on a double black diamond ski run. I slid out of control at an incredible speed halfway down the mountain. My life flashed before. After what seemed like eons, I finally stopped with a thud on the steep slope. I landed, face up, on the only snowcat track on the ski run. Celebrating that I was still alive, I assessed my body. Proceeding with the inspection, I noticed my left leg was bent at a right angle — my leg had hit a tree during the descent. The next few days and weeks were filled with excruciating pain as I waited for medical treatment. I had a compound fracture of my left femur — my thigh bone. The length and severity of the fall had also severely injured the nerves in my leg. Two operations later and sporting a steel rod inserted the entire length of my femur, I made it back to Phoenix. As I recall, that ski run was named Rattlesnake. I couldn’t agree more with the name. Little did I know that the “fun” was just beginning. Now I faced physical

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in which you can place your trust these days? Are we destined to lives of suspicion and trusting only in ourselves? Where does a lifestyle of “trustlessness” take us to in the long run? To trust or not to trust — that is the question. That old song says, “I am a rock, I am an island, I touch no one, and no one touches me.” That’s a challenging way to live life! A trustless life or trusting in the wrong object or person is more like existing than living. If we continue down the trust-impaired path we seem to be walking on, there will be consequences. We will move from faith to fear, from abundance to scarcity, and from trust to doubt, even spite. Many people act like sea urchins in the ocean that a stick has poked. They have recoiled and put a sign on their ability to trust, which says, “Closed for business.” The problem is, when we lock others out, we lock ourselves in, too. Years ago, as a singles pastor, I counseled hundreds of newly divorced people. They came into our single’s group with vows such as: “I’ll never trust a man again.” “I’ll never trust a woman again.” “I’ll never fall in love again!” “I’ll never” seems

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We can learn how to trust again. We are made to trust. It may be a painful process, but it’s well worth it. The key is not so much the issue of trust but what and who we put our trust in. The object of our trust determines our trust level. To not trust is unnatural and severely limits the quality and potential of our lives. Next week, let’s continue to explore and reveal trust. In the meantime, here’s some wisdom: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your way acknowledge God, and God will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6-7.

Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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The Peoria Unified School District held its annual spelling bee on Jan. 29, when top spellers from across the district competed in front of their peers. To protect the health of Peoria Unified students and staff, the spelling bee was conducted remotely and is available to watch on the district’s YouTube

channel at https://bit.ly/39hyIQH. The winner of this year’s annual district spelling bee is Joash Esmas from Oasis Elementary School. Joash won in the 11th round with the word “anthropology.” The eight runners-up include: • Cedric Fidel from Sunset Heights Elementary School. • Anthony Priego from Copperwood Elementary School.

• Logan Bennett from Marshall Ranch Elementary School. • Magnus Brown from Peoria Traditional School. • Robert Johnson from Country Meadows Elementary School. • Christine Koenig from Foothills Fine Arts Academy. • Benjamin Snow from Canyon Elementary School. • Braedyn Matthews from Heritage

Elementary School. These nine students will compete in the Maricopa County Region IV Spelling Bee hosted by Peoria Unified in February. The winners of the regional bee will move on to the state-level Arizona Spelling Bee in March, followed by the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C., in the summer.

Grant McDonald of Peoria achieved provost’s honor roll status for the fall 2020 semester at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. To be named to the list, undergraduate students must maintain a gradepoint average of 3.75 or better during the semester. Located in Spokane, Whitworth is a private, liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The university, which has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students, offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

list by achieving a grade-point average of 3.6 or greater on a 4-point scale while carrying a full-time course load of 12 or more semester hours at the Springfield, Missouri, school. Founded in 1873, Drury University blends academic and pragmatic studies taught within a collaborative and personalized setting. Drury’s new academic program, Your Drury Fusion, uniquely prepares students for life and career through a blending of academic and professional learning. The program empowers students to develop intellectually, gain marketable competencies, and earn credentials in specialized areas while giving them practical real-world experience and a team of mentors.

2020 fall semester dean’s list. The students must be enrolled in at least nine credits and have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for courses completed in the fall semester. Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolls more than 14,000 students each school year and is the largest two-year college in the Minnesota State system. The colleges and universities of Minnesota State include 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 350,000 students. It is the third-largest system of two-year colleges and fouryear universities in the United States.

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Atilano Escobar of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Escobar is in the school of education. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.

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Peoria, AZ- Thomas M. Woods, 78 died Saturday, February 6th. Tom amazed all who knew him as he battled through deteriorating health and only succumbed after a long illness. He leaves behind his daughter Julie Chelius, her husband Mark, grandchildren Ryan, Megan, Zachary, son Terry Woods of Reno, NV; and significant other, Phyllis Bartell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Sally Woods; survived by son Bart Hahlweg, wife Lorrie and grandchildren Bryce and Avery. Born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota, son of John and Anne Woods. Tom has four close knit siblings; his sisters Connie Woods of Peoria, AZ, Mary Greenfield and Patti Roger of Pierre and his brother Chuck Woods of Roseville, MN. After graduating from Riggs High School, Class of 1960, he accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. He married Ruth Neyhart and lived in Brookings while earning a degree in mathematics from South Dakota State University in 1965. In 1969 with his young family, Tom relocated to Phoenix, Arizona and began his civil service career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Program Analyst. He received Superior Commendations for his task force work that lead to many trips to Washington, D.C. Upon retirement, he worked in the private sector and as a math substitute teacher. Tom had a great passion for community service throughout his life. He served over twenty years with the Sun City Elks Lodge #2559 serving in many capacities including succeeding his late wife Sally's term as Exalted Ruler. He received several recognitions for his excellent work with the youth activity programs. Some of Tom's favorites were being with Phyllis and her family at Lake Mormon, playing cards, dancing, target shooting, going for motorcycle rides, cheering grandchildren and local sports teams, visiting with friends, live performances, history, traveling and technology gadgets. An Elks Funeral will be scheduled and announced in the late spring when gatherings are permitted and we can truly celebrate Tom's legacy. Condolences may be mailed to: The Chelius Family, 37620 N. 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85086.

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Paul Buckman, 71, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 1, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Charles and Virginia Buckman. Paul married the love of his life, Gwyn "Susie" in October 1969. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage filled with love and adventure. Paul grew up in Phoenix; and upon graduation, following in his father's footsteps, he started his career as an auto mechanic. He quickly realized that he wanted to be his own boss, so he established Paul's Arizona Auto Service. He has been very successful for 50 years of business, and has many lifelong friendships with customers/friends. Most of all, Paul enjoys spending time with his family attending all of his grandkids' sporting events. He was their greatest fan! Paul also enjoyed attending all things automotive--classic car shows/cruises, racing and car museums. He was always there to support the cause. Paul loved and positively impacted all people in his life. "One life missed, many lives touched." Paul is survived by his loving wife Gwyn "Susie", his son Mike (Nicole), his daughter Kelly (Brian Koch), and his grandchildren (Cindera, Skyler and Brennyn). We will be celebrating Paul with a drive-by memorial on February 27th at 2:00pm. The drive-by will start at 6660 W. Cactus Road, Glendale, AZ 85304 and continue to 6503 W. Bloomfield Road. In lieu of flowers, you're welcome to bring any teddy bear/stuffed animal that will be donated for kids in need in Paul's name.

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