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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AND MARLA LEVINE

Erynn Duran Plaza del Rio Foundation awards record dollars, scholars

The Plaza del Rio Foundation awarded $44,000 in scholarships for the fall 2020 semester to 18 employees of Freedom Plaza Retirement Community, Freedom Plaza Care Center and Peoria Post-Acute and Rehabilitation, all located on the Plaza del Rio Campus in Peoria.

Due to ongoing concerns posed by the coronavirus pandemic, for the health and well-being of all involved, Freedom Plaza did not hold its semiannual scholarship awards ceremony this season.

“We are sad that we cannot honor our student recipients at a formal presentation,” says Gail Poolner, president of the Plaza del Rio Foundation. “It has been a di cult year given the closings of so many schools and not being able to interface with our employees.

“Yet, it is our biggest year, both in dollars and number of awardees. We have 18 scholarship recipients and will be providing more than $44,000 to their colleges and universities.”

The fall 2020 scholarship recipients from Freedom Plaza Retirement Community include: business o ce Kristi Silva; concierge Stephanie Guzman; dining services Lauren Bettino, Hailey Bretall, Jaycee Burgess, Marlee Burgess, Monty Gregory, Cristian Jacobo, Lauren Lucas, Vy Nguyen, Ashleigh Perkins, Jessica Valls and Tara Wilson; and marketing Erynn Duran; as well as sta from Freedom Plaza Care Center caregivers Miyako Herrera and Monica Ruehle; nurse Anivi Dragbovie-Johnson; and Peoria Post-Acute and Rehabilitation dining services Adelyne Gomez.

“I am very proud of the hard work of the scholarship committee,” Poolner 8 | SEPTEMBER 2020

From left: Nine-time Plaza del Rio Foundation scholarship recipient Erynn Duran, of Marlee Burgess Kristi Silva Freedom Plaza’s marketing team, receives a fall 2020 scholarship as she pursues a Master of Business Administration at Grand Canyon University; Marlee Burgess, of Freedom says. “We are very grateful to our execuPhoenix water. Plaza’s dining services, receives a Plaza del Rio Foundation fall 2020 scholarship toward her business administration studies at ASU; Six-time scholarship recipient Kristi Silva, tive director, Jai Larman, and Director of These funds with the business o ce at Freedom Plaza, receives a fall 2020 scholarship toward her Resident Programs Claudette Morrison were allocated studies in the social work program at NAU. (Photos by Marla Levine) and the members of her department.” to city of Phoenix under the Coronavirus Restaurants and a $2,000 contribution

In addition to Poolner, the Freedom Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) from the club, 225 prepackaged sandPlaza residents serving on the Plaza del Act. The Phoenix COVID-19 Program is ofwich meals were delivered to Banner BoRio Foundation include Vice President fered through December 30, to mitigate swell and Banner Del Webb hospitals. Barbara Donald; scholarship committee the economic impacts of the COVID-19 “The doctors, nurses and support sta Chairman Robert Duncan; Treasurer Doris pandemic. at these hospitals sacri ce so much to Young;  nance committee Glenn Bennett “We’re so appreciative of this opportusave lives during these trying times. This and Dorothy Weinland; fundraising Pat nity to help those in need throughout our is a much-needed way that we can say Giunta and David Mosley; publicity Barcommunity,” says Tom Egan, president ‘thanks,’” says Joel Piaskowski, KSCW’s dibara Eylands and Paul Meeden; Secretary and CEO, FSL. rector of underwriting. Ruth Ann Ditto; GED committee Chair“We know Phoenix residents are in “Our club’s board of directors, memwoman Kathy Keay; scholarship adviser need of assistance. If you have been  - bers and area businesses who are an inteMary Koleski; as well as Bill Zimmerman, nancially impacted by COVID-19 and are gral part of the Sun City West community liaison to Peoria Post-Acute and Rehabilstruggling to keep up with your monthcreated the perfect synergy to show Banitation. ly payments, please call us to see if you ner Hospital what they mean to the com

Founded 23 years ago, the William T. qualify for assistance through this promunity,” adds Mark Johnson, president of and Laura Lou Riggs Memorial Scholgram.” the Broadcast Club. arship Fund awarded 454 scholarships, FSL also has other funds available for funding $664,082 for tuition and books Maricopa County residents who need New Frontiers for Life-Long since 1997. utility assistance and/or appliance repair/ Learning fall semester

The Freedom Plaza Retirement Camreplacement. is underway pus is at 13373 Plaza del Rio Boulevard in Call FSL’s Care Design Program at New Frontiers for Life-Long Learning is Peoria. It features 345 entry-fee indepen602-285-0505 ext. 180 or email careholding most of its classes online this sedent living apartments, 65 assisted living bydesign@fsl.org to discuss quali cations mester due to coronavirus. apartments at The Inn with 20 additional and eligibility requirements for these  - Social opportunities exist with outdoor apartments providing specialized Alzheinancial assistance programs. hiking and discussion groups. An MCC mer’s or dementia care, plus skilled nursTo learn more about FSL’s programs or student ID card gives NFLL members ing and rehabilitation services at Freemake a donation, visit us at fsl.org. FSL discounts on MCC campuses and in the dom Plaza Care Center. has a dedicated page for updates and community.

Info: 623-815-4013, freedomplazaarizosupport on COVID-19 at fsl.org/covid19. NFLL is a peer-led, self-directed organa.com nization of more than 400 members opSun City West Broadcast Club erating under the sponsorship of Mesa FSL receives $2 to help gives to Banner hospitals Community College. with utilities, rent The Broadcast Club of Sun City West NFLL classes are one to two hours and

FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) and and 103.1 KSCW made a contribution to in some cases over a period of weeks. Wild re (formerly Arizona Community the COVID heroes at Banner Hospital. There are no tests, grades or credits. The Action Association) have agreed to help This was possible through the generous fee is $60. Phoenix residents who need assistance underwriters and friends in the area who For more information call MCC Comwith their rent or mortgage and utilisupport the club and radio station. munity Partnership O ce at 480-461- ty bills, including electric, gas or city of With the partnership of Babbo’s Italian 7497 or visit newfrontiers.mesacc.edu. www.LovinLife.com

SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Arizona zip codes turn up silver for residents Sealed Vault Bags full of state silver bars are actually being handed over to the first Arizona residents who find their zip code listed in today’s publication and call before the 48 hour order deadline ends to claim the bags full of pure silver

NATIONWIDE – Operators at the National Silver Hotline are struggling to keep up with all the calls.

That’s because Silver Vault Bags loaded with pure .999 State Silver Bars are now being handed over to everyone who beats the 2-day order deadline.

“That’s why Arizona residents will be hoarding all the silver bars they can get their hands on for the next 2 days. This comes as no surprise after the standard State Minimum set by the Federated Mint dropped to the lowest ever for everyone who gets the Silver Vault Bags making them a real steal,” said Mary Ellen Withrow, the emeritus 40th Treasurer of the United States of America.

“As executive advisor to the private Federated Mint, I get paid to deliver breaking news. And here’s the best part. This is great news for Arizona residents because it’s the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint,” said Withrow.

The only thing residents need to do is find the first three digits of their zip code on the Distribution List printed in today’s publication. If their zip code is on the list, they just need to call the National Silver Hotline before the 2-day order deadline ends.

And here’s the good news. Residents who do are getting the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint of just $290 for each Arizona Silver Vault Bag which is just $29 per bar as long as they call the National Silver Hotline at; 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4134 before the deadline ends.

Phone lines open at precisely 8:30 A.M. this morning and are expected to be flooded by Arizona residents looking to cash in on the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint to date. That’s why area residents who find

■ ARIZONA RESIDENTS CASH IN: Calls are pouring in from state residents who are trying to get their hands on the Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bags pictured above before the deadline ends. That’s because residents who find their zip code printed in today’s publication are cashing in on the lowest ever State Minimum price set for the next 2 days by the Federated Mint.

Who gets the Silver Vault Bags: Listed below are the U.S. zip codes that get the Silver Vault Bags. If you find the first three digits of your zip code call: 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4134

850 852 853 855 856 857 859 860

863 864 865

their zip code on the distribution list today are being urged to call.

Since this special advertising announcement can’t stop anyone from buying up all the new 2020 Edition Arizona State Silver Bars they can get their hands on, the Federated Mint has not set a limit of how many Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bags residents can get – these are the bags pictured above that contain 10 individual Silver Vault Bags each. Everyone who gets these will be glad they did.

“Residents who want to cash in on the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint better hurry. That’s because after the deadline ends, the State Minimum for these pristine half ounce Arizona State Silver Bars set by the Federated Mint will go up to $50 per bar no matter how many bars people get,” Withrow said.

“We’re bracing for all the calls and we’re doing the best we can, but with just hours left before the deadline ends, residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication need to call the National Silver Hotline,” Withrow said. ■

■ SILVER HITS ROCK BOTTOM: I t ’s g o o d n ew s fo r s t a te residents who get the Silver Vault Bags each loaded with 10 solid .999 pure Silver State Bars. That’s because residents are getting the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint as long as they call before the deadline ends. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you find your zip code on the distribution list printed in today’s publication read below then call: 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4134

I keep calling and can’t get through: Keep trying. Right now everyone’s looking to cash in on the lowest State Minimum ever set by the Federated Mint. In fact, we won’t be surprised if thousands of residents order up as many Silver Vault Bags as they can get their hands on before the deadline ends. That’s because the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint has been slashed to the lowest ever at just $29 for each silver half ounce bar for the next 2 days for everyone who gets the vault bags. And since each Silver Vault Bag contains 10 pristine State Silver Bars for just $290 we’re guessing state residents will be claiming two or more bags while they’re up for grabs. But all those who really want to cash in are taking the Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bags containing 100 State Silver Bars before the deadline ends and the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint goes up to $500 per Vault Bag. In fact the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint is reduced even further for those getting the Jumbo Bags so just be sure to ask the National Silver Hotline operator for your discount. So if lines are busy keep trying.

How much are the Silver Vault Bags worth: It’s hard to tell how much these Silver Vault Bags could be worth since they are in pristine condition, but those who get in on this now will be glad they did. That’s because the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint goes up to $500 per bag after the deadline ends. So you better believe that at just $290 the Silver Vault bags are a real steal for everyone who beats the deadline.

Can I buy one State Silver Bar: Yes. But, the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint of just $29 per bar applies only to residents who purchase a Silver Vault Bag(s). That means only those residents who order a Silver Vault Bag(s) or a Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bag get the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint. All single bar purchases, orders placed after the 2-day deadline and all non-state residents must pay the $50 per silver half ounce bar.

Why is the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint so low now: Thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to get the silver at the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint. Now all residents who find the first three digits of their zip code on the Distribution List above are getting the Silver Vault Bags for themselves and all the solid .999 pure State Silver Bars found inside. The price for each Silver Vault Bag after the deadline ends is set at $500 which is $50 per bar, but residents who beat the 2-day deadline only cover the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint of just $290 for each State Silver Vault Bag which is just $29 per bar as long as they call the National Silver Hotline before the deadline ends at: 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4134. Hotlines open at 8:30 A.M.

BACK VIEW FRONT VIEW

INDEPENDENCE: 1776 signifi es the year America declared independence proclaiming inalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

HISTORIC 13 STARS: Each star represents one of the original 13 Colonies arranged in a circle to symbolize the perpetuity of the union as depicted in the “Betsy Ross” fl ag.

SIGNIFICANT: Numbered in the order of which the state ratifi ed the Constitution and was admitted into the Union.

ONLY EXISTING: Silver bars struck with the double forged state proclamation.

LOWEST EVER: State Minimum set by the Federated Mint drops to the lowest ever for State Residents.

PHOTO ENLARGEMENT SHOWS ENGRAVING DETAIL OF SOLID HALF OUNCE STATE SILVER BARS

VALUABLE: Solid .999 pure fi ne silver.