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Fans: Fiesta Bowl succeeds on all fronts

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

From tailgating in the early morning of Dec. 31 to Texas Christian University defeating the University of Michigan 51-46, fans raved about the experience at State Farm Stadium.

Before the Wolverines and Horned Frogs hit the field, the massive crowds were treated to a plethora of activities. The Fan Fest Pregame Party drew fans with its food trucks, bars and a live performance in the plaza outside the stadium.

The Club ’71 tailgate party brought more live music, unlimited food, and a slew of games to play.

“We did a little tailgating,” said Ford

Store, a Texan. “That was a good time. We hit the golf simulator and did all the fun stuff. We have 30 or so friends that are here. So, we traveled pretty well.”

Michigan fan and Louisiana native Robert Walker called it an “awesome game and awesome experience in general.”

“It’s our first time coming to the Fiesta Bowl,” Walker said. “It’s got to be at the top of the bowl list easily. It was awesome. It was phenomenal. It was.”

In addition to the sponsored tailgating

ADOT planning statewide network of EV chargers

BY JENNIFER SAWHNEY Cronkite News

Electric vehicle drivers across Arizona can expect more chargers on interstate highways in the next few years, which means longer road trips.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will oversee the upgrade of existing chargers and installation of new ones along five interstate highways, thanks to $76.5 million in funding via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was signed into law in November 2021.

“The goal is to develop a network of EV fast chargers to facilitate long-distance EV travel and encourage EV adoption by more users,” according to a fact sheet with ADOT’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.

The expansion will help EV drivers avoid range anxiety: the fear of not making it to the next charging station.

The plan covers Interstates 40, 17, 10, 8 and 19. For now, no charging stations are proposed for the Interstate 15 corridor in the northwestern corner of the state.

Upgrades to eight existing charging stations will start in 2023, and in 2024, ADOT will begin the process of installing 13 more. They’ll be placed about every 50 miles and within one mile of an interstate, ADOT spokesperson Doug Nick said. Each station will have at least four EV fast chargers capable of charging most vehicles in about 30 minutes.

Nick said ADOT had “no trouble finding potential infrastructure to meet the criteria”

to implement this plan.

The stations will be independently owned and operated. Station owners will pay 20% of construction costs, and federal funding will cover the other 80%. ADOT is coordinating the work.

Arizona currently has 903 public EV charging stations, with more than 2,400 charging ports.

There are nearly 125,000 charging ports nationwide, according to the Alternative Fuels Data Center. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aims to increase the current number of chargers about four times and create a “nationwide network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030,” according to a February 2022 memorandum from the U.S.

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WMPO tickets available for donors

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

More blood transfusions are needed in January than during any other month of the year.

With that in mind, the Thunderbirds, the hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have stepped up to make sure that 2023 starts out on par for patients across Arizona.

All Vitalant blood donors through Friday, Jan. 13 will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the WM Phoenix

Open in appreciation for replenishing Arizona’s blood supply following the holiday season. Billed as “The People’s Open,” the greatest show on grass will be held at the TPC Scottsdale from Monday, Feb. 6, to Sunday, Feb. 12.

The partnership between Vitalant and the Thunderbirds began more than 15 years ago and has grown to become one of the most popular “thank you” gifts received by donors throughout the year.

“We hope to encourage more blood donations while people are still focused on the spirit of giving,” said Sid Lewis, vice president of the Vitalant Southwest Division. “The gift of life is the most important gift of all and doesn’t cost anything, except a little of your time.”

What’s more, donors who give blood by Jan. 20 will be automatically

entered into Vitalant’s Big Trip to the Big Game Giveaway to win tickets and travel, among other things — learn more at vitalant.org/biggame. To make a blood donation appointment, download the Vitalant app, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-2584825).

Public Blood Drives

Avondale

West Point High School Gym 11620 W. Encanto

8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 11

Glendale

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging 8611 N 67th Avenue

8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 5

Arrowhead Towne Center

Community Room 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6

Mayor Weiers’ Blood Drive

@ First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall 7102 N. 58th Drive

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11

The Beauty Method

6685 W. Beardsley Road, Suite 140

10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13

Peoria

Culver’s

8271 W. Ludlow Drive

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6

Kerry’s Car Care Peoria

8294 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7

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For Jim Stack, the president of the Phoenix Electric Auto Association, this is welcome news.

“I’m real big on the environment, and I just love the fact that we aren’t burning oil,” he said. “We aren’t importing oil; we aren’t digging it up. We aren’t spilling it all over.”

Stack, who has driven electric cars for about 20 years, said he’s amazed by the technological advances that have led to the growth of EVs and the various solutions available to charge his cars.

He said he started off converting his own vehicles and installed solar panels on his home to power them.

“I can drive on the solar that comes off my own roof,” Stack said. “That’s like a miracle.”

Other Arizona drivers also are charged up by the plan, said Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, an independent nonprofit that researches and educates on public interest topics.

“The ADOT plan is one that we wide-

More electric vehicle charging ports will be installed along interstate highways in Arizona as early as 2024. ChargePoint already has some charging stations, similar to this one in Downtown Phoenix, along several interstates. Each station will have four or more fast chargers capable of charging most vehicles in about 30 minutes. (Jennifer Sawhney/Cronkite News)

ly support,” she said, adding that the timing for the project “coincides nicely” with growing interest in EVs in Arizona.

In 2017, about 7,200 electric vehicles were registered in Arizona. In the past

five years, the number has increased more than five times: at least 40,740 as of June 2022.

“Consumers that own and drive an electric vehicle stand to save thousands of dollars annually through the

reduction of fuel costs and operating and maintenance costs,” Brown said. “Additionally, gas-powered vehicles contribute to air pollution and adverse public health impacts such as asthma. Therefore, electric vehicles also offer air and public health benefits.”

The plan came together fairly quickly, she said. In August, ADOT sent its draft proposal and received federal approval and immediate access to $11.3 million in funds the following month.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated $1.2 trillion to infrastructure development nationwide. About $550 billion is new spending. Although the federal government already spends millions on infrastructure, this new spending is earmarked for roads, bridges, mass transit, water infrastructure broadband and more.

“Congress has spoken,” said ADOT’s Nick. “And so when the money was made available, they were hearing from their constituencies, presumably, to see that this is something that needed to be addressed. So we’re responding to that.”

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features, many of the fans brought grills, cornholes and televisions for their pregame parties. From the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers to the banter between dueling schools, the atmosphere was set.

The atmosphere transferred into the stadium, which was split perfectly in half — the TCU purple on one half, and the starkly different Michigan blue and gold on the other.

Once the kickoff was away, the game was electric.

The 13-0 Wolverines were stunned in the first half. After the first play of the game went for a 54-yard gain from Donovan Edwards, TCU’s defense stood tall. The Horned Frogs kept rolling as they intercepted a pass from J.J. McCarthy for a touchdown. The scoring continued for the Horned Frogs, after a massive 12-play drive ending with a 1-yard Max Duggan quarterback sneak, putting the frogs up 14-0 after the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Wolverines ripped off yet another big play, getting down to the 1-yard line, but the woes

continued as the offense fumbled on the next play. TCU made all the right plays, according to head coach Sonny Dykes.

“This is a special team,” Dykes said. “Typically, teams playing for a national championship weren’t picked seventh in their conference. These guys believed.”

Once the game reached the third quarter, sitting at a score of 21-6, both teams flipped a switch. They ripped off massive plays and scored touchdowns, combining for 44 points in 15 minutes.

Some of the highlights included a 34yard Michigan touchdown to receiver Ronnie Bell, a 29-yard interception for

a touchdown by TCU’s Dee Winters, a 20-yard Michigan score by McCarthy, along with three 1-yard rushing scores from the Horned Frogs on the heels of massive plays.

Coming into the final 15 minutes, the score sat at 41-30. Roman Wilson of Michigan rushed in an 18-yard score, followed by a 2-point conversion completed by Bell, bringing the score to 4138 TCU, the closest it would be in the entire game.

With the momentum seemingly going against TCU, receiver Quentin Johnston burst from the Michigan defense for a 76-yard score. The Horned Frogs followed up with a field goal to get their 51-point total, which proved insurmountable for Michigan even despite a late comeback attempt.

So, with the complementary actions of an engaging fan experience, the verdict of the experience was obvious.

“Oh, 10, absolutely,” Walker said. “My first time at Phoenix, at the Fiesta Bowl. Ten, hands down.”

“Five thousand,” Haley Story added. “There is no number. Every number is above 10.”

Despite being over a touchdown favorite, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan fall short in the College Football Playoffs for the second straight year. (David Minton/Staff photographer)

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it to taxpayers

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist

If you thought the “Christmas rush” that you and other holiday shoppers faced was daunting, think again.

In Washington, an allegedly “lame duck” Congress churned furiously through fetid swamp water in a “Christmas rush” of its own.

Smelling jet fumes, the dirty birds in charge of both the House and Senate hatched a scheme for a high-priced and low-down flight path out of town… and the “gift” they gave you will keep on taking.

Our kids and grandkids — not to mention today’s taxpayers — just got

stuck with a huge holiday shopping expenditure: a $1.7 trillion 4,000-plus page “Omnibus Bill,” with interest payments on our national debt compounded by the nanosecond.

What the legislative leaders lacked in originality, they more than made up for in the astronomical price tag and the slapdash way in which this “buying binge” was formulated.

“Omnibus” translates to “everything, including the kitchen sink.”

“Ominous” is the rhyming well-worn one-word joke played on the American

people with disturbing regularity. And, as so often in the past, the calculations were not mathematical but strategic.

Democrats in the House, Senate and White House knew that they could cram one bill full of pork, policies and their priorities, then get enough Republicans to “roll over” so everybody could leave town and head home for Christmas.

Add to that conspiring “Capitol Gang” one newly minted “independent” from Arizona.

As explained a couple of weeks ago in this space, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s boldly proclaimed “independence” is instead disguised deference to the Senate Democrat leadership.

A sudden and shameful reversal on a key vote by Arizona’s senior senator reveals the Grand Canyon-sized gulf between Kyrsten’s rhetoric and the ugly reality.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced an amendment that would have preserved Title 42, the Trump executive action helping to stem the flow of illegals across our southern border.

Of course, the “Biden Bunch” is eager to rescind it, even though it would mean that the number of alien invaders would rise even higher.

Lee had high hopes that his amendment would pass, as he later told the Fox Business Network. “For eight glorious minutes, we had it won,” Lee

said.

“Then, all of a sudden, (Democrat Leader) Chuck Schumer pulled a couple of members off the floor — Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. He twisted their arms — who knows what he told them, what he threatened them with — they came back and changed their votes.”

Not much imagination is needed to know what Schumer said to Sinema. Most likely, it went something like this: “Kyrsten, I like you personally. Politically, I want to do for you what Mitch McConnell did on the other side for Lisa Murkowski. Wasn’t that something?

“His Leadership PAC bought seven million bucks worth of ads to keep Lisa in her seat in Alaska. Of course, that was easier for him to do because Lisa remained a Republican.

“I know Arizona is different from Alaska, and you did what you thought you needed to do … but it’s gonna be tough for me to keep the DSCC from sending money to a Democrat candidate for your seat. And it will be even tougher if you support this GOP amendment. It will be easier for me to help you if you switch your vote to ‘no’ on this amendment and then vote ‘yes’ on final passage.”

Do we know for certain that Schumer said that? No, but we do know that

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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

2022:

Thanks for the memories

BY JUDY BLUHM Glendale Star Columnist

The gifts are unwrapped. Holiday decorations are coming down. We ushered in a New Year. Another chance to look forward to what is coming and to let go of what didn’t work. We have a whole new chapter to write. And saying “goodbye” to a year gone and anticipating a chance at new beginnings might be the real thrill of a New Year.

Many of our friends and family saw their holidays go out with a bang. Like a bomb cyclone that rendered around 200 million people very cold, with roads undriveable and over 10,000 flights canceled. Just getting to grandma’s house for Christmas dinner became dangerous and almost impossible.

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Psychologists claim they are so casually made and readily broken that they aren’t even worth our time. Instead, we are better off making goals with clear objectives. OK, so one of my resolutions will be never to make one again.

My cousin made a shocking statement at the dinner table on Christmas Day. She announced (as her family was eating her delicious pumpkin pie) that this was “the last pie” she would ever make. Wish I had been there as family members dropped their forks and jaws in stunned silence. Then Clare said, “I have made 225 pies in my lifetime, and I am done with it. Just wanted you all to know.”

Sinema switched her vote to kill that amendment, then voted for the entire Omnibus Bill… all $1.7 trillion of it.

There is border security funding in that monstrosity, but none of it will be spent here.

Instead, there’s $410 million to strengthen borders in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Oman. You read that right: money for Middle East borders, but nothing for this border state in the Southwest.

And Uncle Sam keeps playing Santa Claus in the Ukraine. The Omnibus provides another $45 billion there, bringing the total to over $100 billion

in aid to that nation. While it is true that Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. is also being invaded and our southern border erased.

Spending $100 billion here would fund 20 border walls, but Sinema remains silent on that type of expenditure to protect Arizona and America.

Sinema has made it clear: Her “Declaration of Independence” came at a heavy price to American taxpayers.

But it remains a cheap stunt.

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

My brother in Ohio watched his prime rib roast get cold because no one could drive in the storm to his house. Just one of millions of scenarios in a year-end storm that became Armageddon.

Not all storms are bad. They make us consider our life and life choices. I watched the Pittsburgh Steelers win against the Raiders on Christmas Eve in a blizzard. It was those crazy, cold, wild fans who gave me pause. I was born and raised in Ohio and recalled sitting in the stands watching a Cleveland Browns game on a frigid January day 30-plus years ago. That was the moment I realized how much I hate cold weather and asked, “What am I doing here?” I moved west that spring and never looked back. Yes, sometimes stormy weather is the impetus to change. To take action. Or get warm.

Is this a resolution? Or maybe a goal? When Clare’s husband begged her to reconsider, she smiled and said, “I will be doing other things.” Yikes! Go Clare! When we change or alter a behavior, sometimes the family won’t agree or even like it. But it takes emotional muscle to start doing life differently. Yep, we can change. One pie at a time.

My mother wrote a cookbook for the family and then revised it at age 94. She added “crowd cooking recipes” so that the nursing home staff where she was living could “learn a little something about cooking.” Well, they did. It’s never too late to make a difference.

Adios, 2022. It’s been quite a year. Thanks for the memories. Now we are ready to launch new ones. No resolutions required.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Market update: The wild ride of 2022 comes to an end

BY LISA R. BAKER Glendale Star Contributing Writer

In November 2022, 201 MLS listing sales closed in Glendale and 202 in Peoria.

Today, there are 603 active and available listings (not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow) in MLS in Glendale and 577 active listings in Peoria.

On Nov. 30, there were 15,093 active listings in Maricopa County, almost 3.5 months’ supply. While this is three times the number of listings we had on Nov. 30, 2021, it is the lowest number we have seen since Sept. 9 of this year.

According to The Cromford Report, in Maricopa County in November, the average number of days a listing was on the market was 58.54, the highest number since February 2020’s 61.44 days. In November of 2019, before the

pandemic, the average days a listing spent on the market was 54.56 days.

In November, 13% of Maricopa County listings sold for over the listing price. The average closing price per square foot in Maricopa County in November was $286.17, still higher than the 274.65 price per square foot average seen in November 2021.

According to Freddie Mac, as of Dec. 15, 2022, National Mortgage Rates reported U.S. weekly averages of 6.31% for a 30-year fixed and 5.54% for a 15year fixed mortgage. These rates are the lowest since Sept. 22, 2022, down from the peak of November 2022.

According to ShowingTime, the platform Realtors use to schedule most of the MLS showings, 39.59% of the November showings in Peoria and 37.45% of the November showings in Glendale were in the $400,000 to $599,000 price range, and 36.34 of the Peoria and 46.99 of the Glendale November showings were in the $200,000 to $399,000 price range. Peoria saw 2,680 showings scheduled and Glendale 3,041. Not all showings are scheduled through ShowingTime, so actual numbers are typically higher.

According to MLS statistics, 76.4% of Maricopa County buyers financed their home purchase in November, while the rest paid cash.

Buyers using a conventional mortgage to buy a three-bedroom detached house with two bathrooms paid a minimum of $223,200 in Maricopa County,

$260,000 in Glendale, and $341,000 in Peoria. Conventional financing made up 66.4% of November’s financed sales.

In November, FHA buyers in Maricopa County paid a minimum of $290,000 for a detached home with three bedrooms and two baths. Peoria FHA buyers paid a minimum of 320,000, and Glendale FHA buyers paid $318,000. FHA buyers made up 15.2% of financed purchases in November.

Maricopa County VA buyers making a similar purchase paid a minimum of $290,000, $445,000 in Peoria, and $345,000 in Glendale. Home purchases made with VA loans were 7.2% of November’s financed sales, and the remaining financed transactions used

Sauced and Loaded Wings expands viral contest

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Sauced and Loaded Wings, a family-owned wing restaurant, is going viral from its monthly wing eating competition.

On a mission to bring quality foods, handcrafted sauces and a welcoming, fun environment to the community, Sauced and Loaded Wings has over 20 hand-crafted sauces and made-to-order food.

Sauced and Loaded Wing’s eating competition is a monthly challenge that contestants can enter through its website and social media. This competition has garnered over 14,000 followers on Instagram and 22,000 followers on TikTok, bringing attention from global fans to the small, family-owned business in Glendale.

The challenge was started in early 2022 to engage with the Glendale community, shine light on its customers,

and encourage people to try the original wings and sauces.

“At Sauced and Loaded Wings, our owners and team aim to provide a

Keona Thurman. “We want every person who interacts with our business to feel like they are part of the Sauced and Loaded Family. We build relationships and provide outstanding customer service for an experience that’s truly special.”

With the viral attention received from the wing contest, Sauced and Loaded Wings can expand the competition with the number of individuals chosen for the contest.

By increasing the number of contestants, Sauced and Loaded Wings is granting more opportunities for community members to be a part of its passion and experience its incredible wings. Contestants can enter for a chance to participate at saucedandloadedwings.com/ pages/100-wing-challenge.

Sauced and Loaded Wings is located at 8024 N. 51st Avenue, Glendale.

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meaningful experience. We take pride in caring about our customers and serving the community around us,” said John Thurman, owner along with wife

(Photo courtesy of Sauced & Loaded Wings)

other financing methods.

For the week ending Nov. 27, 2022, 48% of Maricopa County sellers contributed to their buyer’s closing costs. This number is down from 50% the week before and, before November 2022, the highest since May 31, 2020.

The highest-priced home sale in Maricopa County last month was in Paradise Valley for $13.5 million. The highest-priced home sales in Peoria and Glendale were $3.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

If your finances have also been on a wild ride, please know that you are not alone. Homeowners, tenants and landlords are encouraged to reach out to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) housing counseling program at 1-800-569-4287 or go to consumerfinance.gov/housing to find the assistance you need for your situation.

Lisa R. Baker is a Realtor and a community volunteer in Glendale. She can be reached at me@lisarbaker.com.

Prep schools continue emerging as option for top basketball talent

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

The thought of high school brings memories flooding back to a time when things were simple. Life was on a set schedule of classes, lunch, sports and extracurriculars, and applying to colleges and taking the first tentative steps toward the future were a normal part of the average high school student’s development.

But as the times change, so does this high school experience, especially for athletes.

With more avenues for them to explore than just the traditional high school experience, talented teenage basketball players in Arizona have to decide how quickly they want to grow

up. When they’re looking at prospective high schools, they think they’re choosing a specific place, but increasingly what they are choosing is a value system.

Choose one school and they can stay a kid a little longer as they organically move toward adulthood. Choose another and they can quickly become a cog in a well-oiled machine. The choice to be a kid or a part of a bottom-line-oriented system is one that Arizona’s talented high school basketball players are increasingly facing. Do they focus on getting the traditional experiences of high school or focus on their careers at such a young age?

In Arizona, there are two main governing bodies for high school sports:

the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA). While the two are basically the same, the way high school education and sports are governed is starkly different.

The AIA is the largest high school governing body in Arizona, with just shy of 300 high schools under its watch. The education system is traditional, with each school having its own campus and in-person classes for students to take. The athletic side of the AIA is broken up into six separate conferences, starting with 1A and working all the way up to 6A. It further breaks down into conferences from that point, with six to eight divisions per conference, containing three to nine teams per division.

“We have a strict set of recruiting and transfer rules,” said Sam Duane, head coach of the Perry High School boys’ basketball team. “We have a strict set of games and, gradewise, eligibility. A lot of the things that we have with the AIA that keeps it on the up and up and keeps it organized.”

The CAA operates off of primarily similar rules, as they are broken down with some added tweaks that differ from the two previously mentioned rules. The CAA has no transfer rule, meaning that if a player transfers from any school to play sports, they are eligible to play, barring they arrive before quarter two, which would require them to sit out for 50% of the season, according to the CAA’s official bylaws. This allows for a player to continue playing the sport of their choosing in a situation that is better for them.

In reference to the scheduling, the CAA can play up to 60 games nationally, allowing for certain teams to play some of the best teams in the country in

places across the country.

“We’re playing against the top competition,” current University of Arizona guard and former AZ Compass Prep student Kylan Boswell said. “You know, top players in the classes of any age group, so I feel like you’re just playing the best of the best.”

The rise of the CAA schools, which excel on the national level, has elevated the competition locally. AZ Compass Prep, based in Chandler, has become one of the top teams in the country, housing many top recruits in the country year in and year out, formerly Boswell and currently forward Marquis “Mookie” Cook.

“I feel like it was the best fit overall,” said Cook, who is the 16th-ranked player in the country and is committed to the University of Oregon. “You get to play against great competition every night. It’s kind of like college or the NBA.”

The rules that the CAA has in place paves the way for this boom in outside talent in its schools, primarily revolving around the transferring and recruiting rules.

“A lot of the preps, like Hillcrest Prep, Compass Prep, they are really comprised of out-of-state kids,” Duane said. “Their lower levels have some

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Arizona kids who would probably be best served playing at their local high school, but their national teams have a lot of out-of-state kids.”

Boswell and Cook both fit that criteria; Boswell transferred from Corona Centennial in California, and Cook came from Jefferson High School in Oregon. Both were stars in their respective states. Being able to stockpile talent in a single roster is a big advantage for the CAA, which can recruit more, with less restrictions on newly transferred students. It creates the perfect habitat for some of the highest level of competition Arizona has to offer.

But in some cases, success appears to come at a cost. The CAA and prep schools have a generally bad reputation, not because of basketball but everything else.

“There are a lot of ‘prep schools’ that are not even real schools,” said Chris Diaz, CAA program director at Skyline Prep. “They’ll have kids go to a normal AIA school or an online school, and they’ll have them play for their basketball program, and that is how prep

schools started.”

In the beginning, most of the CAA schools were pop-up schools, just trying to put their name in the hat as another place for top talent to play, but that was far from the truth. According to Diaz, it was only about basketball and nothing else. He described the academics as “bogus,” and others offered corroborating accounts.

The living situations of students attending prep schools has been investigated as well, specifically Hillcrest Prep. Footing a tuition of $35,000 at the time, parents and students alike thought they would be in a dormitory or monitored living situation with food and other general amenities provided. But what investigations uncovered raised concerns over the legitimacy of CAA schools.

Because instead of a brick-and-mortar infrastructure, it was more of a situation in which athletes were living in a house rented by the school, with mattresses on the floor, subsisting on pizza, pastries and meals from the food bank. Hillcrest refuted these claims.

The program at Skyline Prep, over-

seen by Chris Diaz, is the antithesis of the pop-up program that paints all CAA schools in a bad light. Diaz started as a coach of the GCU club basketball team as a sophomore in college and guided them to a great deal of success, including making the national tournament for club basketball. After graduating the first semester of his junior year, he was offered a position at South Mountain Community College, where he built the program as an assistant coach for five years and developed players who continued their respective careers in college.

From there, Diaz moved to SAGU American Indian College, where he helped the team win a conference title and make the national tournament for the first time in school history. His journey also included a stop at Glendale Prep, where he became the youngest high school coach in the country and led his team to a 20-12 record.

At Skyline, though, Diaz is focused on more than just wins.

“We try to show kids that it is bigger than basketball,” Diaz said. “Basketball will only take you so far, but we

try to give these life lessons that you can use sports and basketball to just get ahead in life.”

Skyline Prep students roam a campus that was built in 2000. They enjoy the best of both worlds, attending a traditional high school while still competing in some of the bigger national tournaments.

As is the norm in AIA schools, the Skyline players follow a strict schedule that consists of in-person classes, practice and study hall.

“We really wanted to give kids the opportunity to feel like they’re at an actual school, have different classes outside of basketball, have different teachers, and have support from the principal,” Diaz said. “Having all of those resources that you would have at a normal school, so when kids come to our school, it’s not that big of a change.”

Although there is a divide between the AIA and the CAA, programs like Skyline Prep are intent on showing that the purpose of high school remains the same: get kids to college and set them up for a successful life with or without basketball.

Mission:

economic environment for its members, and supplies leadership for improving the quality of life. For area residents and newcomers, the Glendale Chamber is a reliable source for community information and a dependable resource for business referrals.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce offers signature travel trips to interesting destinations — planning everything from air travel to accommodations, meals and sightseeing.

2023 Destinations

Sunday, April 9, to Monday, April 17

Magical Danube River Cruise. Take a cruise on one of the most extraordinary rivers in Europe as you discover enchanting landscapes and fascinating world heritage sites, among others. $3,399 from Phoenix.

Thursday, May 11, to Friday, May 19 Holland Tulip Festival featuring Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 26

Jewels of the Rhine featuring Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 28

Treasures of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera featuring Florence, San Gimignano/Volterra, Chianti Valley, Pisa, Lari, the Cinque Terre and Sestri Levante/Italian Riviera.

For more information, contact Jackie Peyton at info@glendaleazchamber. org or call 623-937-4754.

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following members and extends a heartfelt thank-you for their support of the chamber and our community.

Capital One 480-438-6880

Fry Team | West USA Realty | DeAnn Fry PLLC, SFR, CNE 623-748-3818

Kawaii Sushi and Asian Cuisine | Peoria 623-561-1988

Peak to Profit 602-321-7831

Picture Lady Photography 623-252-3686

ServiceMaster All Care Restoration 623-486-0700

Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

The Open Mic

WEDNESDAYS

Stir Crazy Comedy Club hosts its weekly open mic night. Those interested are likely to see new talent as well as seasoned comedians just looking to work on new material. Think you have what it takes to take the stage and make the audience laugh? Now is your chance. There are 10 sign-up spots that will become available online at noon on Monday.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub. com

Soul Care Reset

JAN. 6

Raising children with disabilities is a di cult task that can demand a lot from a parent. Those burned out from work and longing to feel freedom can still find hope. Soul Care

Reset seeks to nurture and revitalize the lives of those struggling to find personal purpose when raising a child who demands much of their time and mental energy.

Held Via Zoom, noon to 1 p.m., free, eventbrite.com/e/ soul-care-reset-for-momsraising-kids-with-mentalhealth-challenges-tickets406861653157?a =ALLEVENTS

nix Gun Show, a celebration of all kinds of interesting weaponry. Beyond the usual antique and modern guns, visitors are encouraged to come check out all kinds of knives, gun parts, Native American jewelry, antique Native American art, mountain men collectables, militaria, a huge selection of ammunition, and much more.

Martin Auto Museum and Event Center, 4320 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 9 to 5 p.m Saturday, 9 to 3 p.m. Sunday., $15 general admission, azgunradio.com/calendar_gun_ detail.cfm?event=165

The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our o ce by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

10:30 a.m. to noon, free, glendaleazlibrary.com

in Las Vegas. Bust out laughing in person at the writer of the Dry Bar Comedy special “Wait for It,” a bit that has garnered millions of views online.

Excel Basics for Business

JAN.

10

Excel can be a tricky piece of software to learn, especially with the constant stream of updates it’s gotten over the years. Learn the ins and outs of how to use the program in a business environment, figuring out charts, graphs, spreadsheet formatting, simple calculations using formulas, and important functions of the software. Registration is required.

Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale,

Honest Soulz Band

JAN. 8

Join the Honest Soulz Band at Westside Blues and Jazz Club for a night of soulful, smooth-sounding jazz and drinks with all your favorites.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 3 to 6:30 p.m., visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

Paws to Read

WEDNESDAYS

Paws to Read is o ering kids the opportunity to meet Harper, Maddie and Richie to help relieve stress and spend time with animals. These three dogs are always excited to interact with children and listen to whatever stories are being told.

Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Sandra Bassett

JAN. 7

Join Sandra Bassett and her band as she introduces her unique flare to her jazz and Motown performances. Considered one of the great voices of the Motown genre, Bassett and her players are known for the songs’ powerhouse vocals and smooth range of sounds with background vocals.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 6:30 to 10 p.m., visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

Teen Afterhours: Nerf Battle

JAN. 6

Teenagers from 12 to 18 are encouraged to come by the library and take part in the generations-old game of foam-based military might. Build armor, weaponry, dart carriers and forts out of cardboard, and prepare for war with Nerf guns and ammo provided by the library. Participants are encouraged to bring their own nerf guns as well, so long as they are not motorized or rival-made.

Phoenix Gun Show

JAN. 7 AND JAN. 8

Weapon and firearm enthusiasts are invited to check out the Phoe-

Big Band Grandstand

JAN. 9

Become part of a big band and practice your musical skills along with a large collection of other like-minded musicians. Any musician that can sight-read charts is encouraged to show up with their own music stand and instrument to play, getting an experience they could not get simply practicing alone at home.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Tyler Boeh at Stir Crazy Comedy Club

JAN. 12

Join award-winning beatboxer and master comedian Tyler Boeh, topthree finalist in the Seattle International, San Francisco International, and the World Series of Comedy

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub. com

Del Taco shares ’20 Under $2’ menu with guests

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Del Taco, the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant, is ringing in the new year by celebrating its everyday affordable “20 Under $2” menu with guests.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco serves more than 3 million guests each week at its 600 restaurants across 15 states. Del Taco remains committed to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money, originating from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch.

One of the last great value menus in the quick service category, Del Taco will give Del Yeah! Rewards members one free select “20 Under $2” menu item every day in January with any $3 purchase with its 20 Twenty Free Program.

To access program offers, guests must download the Del Taco app. The 20 Twenty Free program allows Del Yeah! Rewards members to try the huge variety of everyday affordable menu items on the “20 Under $2” menu that include high-quality ingredients such as fresh house-made guacamole, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, freshly grilled marinated chicken, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and its signature Queso Blanco.

“We know that inflation has been tough on Americans, and we have a value menu that not only has great prices but also great flavors and amazing fresh ingredients we cook fresh in our kitchens every day,” said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco chief marketing officer. “Where else can you get a street taco with freshly grilled mar-

inated chicken and fresh house-made guacamole for under $2? Where else can you get a bean and cheese burrito that weighs almost half a pound and filled with beans that are slow-cooked from scratch and cheddar cheese-grated fresh right off the block for under $2?

“Where else can you get drinks, shakes, desserts, tacos, nachos with queso, and more all for under $2? The answer is nowhere else. It truly is the last great value menu, and that’s why

we are giving away select ‘20 Under $2’ menu items every day in January, so guests can discover how good this value menu really is.”

Highlights from the “20 Under $2” menu feature the following items:

• Chicken Taco Del Carbon Guac’d Up — Freshly grilled, marinated chicken, topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, tangy green sauce and fresh house-made guacamole wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.

• Bean and cheese burrito — At al-

most half a pound, this fan favorite includes slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and zesty red or tangy green sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

• Chicken Cheddar Rollers — Filled with freshly grilled, marinated chicken, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and choice of tangy green sauce, creamy ranch sauce or chipotle sauce. These rollers are rolled in a warm flour tortilla.

• 3 Layer Queso Nachos — Fresh house-made tortilla chips topped with slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy Queso Blanco, and tangy green sauce.

• Real Strawberry Sprite — A thirst-quenching beverage made with the combo of real strawberries and Sprite.

• Café Del Olla Ice Coffee — A sweet and creamy iced coffee drink, with freshly brewed coffee made with 100% single origin sustainable Arabica beans — a medium roast that combines the hints of brown sugar and cinnamon.

To learn more about the “20 Under $2” menu or for more information on Del Taco, visit deltaco.com.

West Valley Del Taco locations

9171 W. Peoria Avenue,

9672 W. Camelback Road,

19880 N. 59th Avenue,

1483 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 1901 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear

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Grand Opening

A celebration highlighting this community’s award-winning SPARK™ program and unique approach to caring for seniors who are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

JOIN THE AUBERGE AT PEORIA

JOIN THE AUBERGE AT PEORIA

Grand Opening

Grand Opening

JANUARY 19 • 6 - 8 PM

JANUARY 19 • 6 - 8 PM

Guests are invited to view this freshly remodeled memory care community. Appetizers and drinks will be curated by the Auberge’s Head Chef. Plus, enjoy big-band era music, a champagne tower, and a photo booth.

A celebration highlighting this community’s award-winning SPARK™ program and unique approach to caring for seniors who are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

A celebration highlighting this community’s award-winning SPARK™ program and unique approach to caring for seniors who are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Guests are invited to view this freshly remodeled memory care community. Appetizers and drinks will be curated by the Auberge’s Head Chef. Plus, enjoy big-band era music, a champagne tower, and a photo booth.

Guests are invited to view this freshly remodeled memory care community. Appetizers and drinks will be curated by the Auberge’s Head Chef. Plus, enjoy big-band era music, a champagne tower, and a photo booth.

Apartment availability is limited; take advantage of an event-only special! If you like an apartment, simply leave a deposit at the event and receive a $1000.00 rent credit per month starting in February.

Apartment availability is limited; take advantage of an event-only special! If you like an apartment, simply leave a deposit at the event and receive a $1000.00 rent credit per month starting in February.

RSVP • (623) 977-1431

RSVP • (623) 977-1431

13391 N 94th Peoria, AZ 85381

Apartment availability is limited; take advantage of an event-only special! If you like an apartment, simply leave a deposit at the event and receive a $1000.00 rent credit per month starting in February.

13391 N 94th Dr. Peoria, AZ 85381

13391 N 94th Dr. Peoria, AZ 85381

13391 N 94th Dr. Peoria, AZ 85381

13391 Peoria, AubergePeoria.com

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Christ creates messengers with a message

The phone rang, and the lady of the house answered. It was a salesman from a mortgage refinance company. “Do you have a second mortgage on your home?” “No,” she replied. “Would you like to consolidate all of your debts?” “I don’t have any,” she replied. “How about freeing up some cash for home improvements?”

“I don’t need any. I just recently had some done and paid cash,” she parried. There was a brief silence, and he asked, “Are you looking for a husband?”

In this brief conversation on the phone, the lady sent a message loud and clear. It was apparent to the salesman that this lady has values that, in many ways, define her. Her actions are consistent with her words. She walked the walk, not just talked the talk. The messenger and her message are compatible.

Those of you who are Christians in my reading audience, let me ask you a question. What kind of message are you sending to that world out there? The word Christian comes from Acts 11:26 in the Scriptures. “And it came about that they met with the church for an entire year and taught considerable numbers, and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”

The community named them using the word “Christians.” Why? Because the messengers and the message they were sending were consistent. I think Antioch had a branding gift.

The “Christians” in Antioch walked like Christ, talked like Christ, had integrity like Christ, ministered like Christ, were servant leaders like Christ, loved like Christ, and had wisdom like Christ; in short, they lived Christ.

Pastor Ed Delph Glendale Star Columnist

Christ in them came out of them. Who they were, became what they do. The city acknowledged the messengers and their message, naming them Christians or “little Christs.” The Christians of that day were earthly definers of Christ in the same way Christ represented God. They defined Christ by actions, not the religious rhetoric prevalent in their day and today.

God wants more than belief and worship in church. God wants faith and love in action outside of the church. God desires to connect the messenger and message with the audience through Christianity’s real and tangible practices. After all, most people know who you are and what you do by what they see, not what they hear. Remember, Christians, we are carriers and couriers of Christ. We are filled with Christ so we can spill Christ on others. We are God’s representatives “on earth as it is in heaven.” We give God a face in the community.

So, what does mature Christianity look, sound and feel like? Let me share with you readers a human sample of Christ’s example via a true story published in The Prairie Observer. Catch the concept here.

When Wycliffe’s Bible translator Doug Meland and his wife moved into a village of Brazil’s Fulnio Indians, he was called “the white man.” The term

was not complimentary since other white men had exploited them of their lands.

But after the Melands learned the Fulnio language and began to help the people with medicine, and, in other ways, they started calling Doug “the respectable white man.” Then, when the Melands began adapting to the people’s customs, the Fulnio people gave them greater acceptance and spoke of Doug as “the white Indian.”

Then, one day, as Doug was washing the dirty, blood-caked foot of an injured Fulnio boy, he overheard a bystander say to another: “Whoever heard of a white man washing an Indian’s foot before? Certainly, this man is from God!” From that day on, whenever Doug would go into an Indian home, it was announced, “Here comes the man God sent us.”

Doug, God’s messenger, broadcasted a loud and clear message — Jesus, God’s love in action. Doug represented, then presented, Christ. He was filled to be spilled for others. His actions were consistent with his words. Just like those Christians in Antioch, both who Doug was and what Doug did were compelling to the people God sent him to serve.

No matter what part of society you participate in or where you are spiritually, here’s your takeaway. Christianity can be described in three short sentences. Royalty is your identity. Servanthood is your assignment. Intimacy with God is your source.

What do I mean by royalty? I’m not talking about royalty in the entitled or exalted sense. I’m talking about your identity. Identity is who you are. You

are part of God’s family. You live from significance, not for significance. You live from acceptance, not for acceptance. You live from being loved, not for being loved. By receiving Christ into your heart, you have completed what God started for you.

What do I mean by servanthood? Servanthood is about purpose. As Christians, we serve first and reign later. If you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all in the church and the world. God saved Christians for the world, not just from the world. Remember, to the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world.

What do I mean by source? First, realize that it’s impossible to be a Christian or do Christian service by human power. It takes God’s power. God puts into us what God wants out of us. The Spirit of Christ creates messengers with a message. Why? So God can connect his message with the audience which is the whole world.

What’s God’s message? The best the world can offer is rehabilitation. What people need is transformation through a new life in Christ.

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.

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MET students make ornaments for foster care kids

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Peoria Unified School District’s MET Professional Academy students recently crafted 280 holiday ornaments for Arizona Sunshine Angels, a nonprofit organization that supports foster children living in group homes within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

MET Professional Academy students spent hours during class and after school on early release days to design and engrave the ornaments for children in foster care. Included with the ornaments, which are engraved with their name and a holiday-themed graphic, were written cards by the students and

toiletries to donate to the group homes.

The students wanted to give back during this holiday season and thought that this gesture would provide the children with a small token they can keep with them regardless of where they are staying.

Liberty High School and MET Professional Academy senior Hunter Cordova, who spearheaded this effort, said the project is a great way to give back to the community using the instruments he learned to use in the MET Professional Academy program.

“I thought this could be really meaningful and impactful for the kids,” Cor-

Kids eat free at these West Valley restaurants

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA Glendale Star Staff Writers

Glendale

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar (multiple locations)

• 9330 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, 623-877-4885, applebees.com

• 5880 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-3500, applebees.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 15161 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 623-877-1502, dennys.com

• 4303 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 602-439-2337, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP

• 6601 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-9631, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided through-

out the week after 3 p.m.

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

• 5670 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, 623-979-3500, manuelsaz.com

Free kids meals are provided all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Peoria

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar

• 8001 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-878 3500, chilis.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill (multiple locations)

• 25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 623-900-4736, caferio.com

• 16955 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria, 480-573-0110, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Chili’s (multiple locations)

• 7717 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-5354222, chilis.com

• 10040 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-0107, chilis.com

Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 8737 NW Grand Avenue, Peoria, 623-486-5510, dennys.com

• 8131 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-486-8505, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday,

from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP (multiple locations)

• 9976 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, 623-362-8002, ihop.com

• 10603 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria, 623-977-0599, ihop.com

• 8359 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-412-1001, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.

NYPD Pizza

• 7650 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-561-6973, aznypdpizza.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturdays, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is offered all day for kids 10 and under.

Village Inn

• 9800 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-2708, villageinn.com

On Mondays, one free kids meal is provided per every adult meal purchase.

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Students from Peoria Unified School District’s MET Professional Academy recently crafted 280 holiday ornaments for Arizona Sunshine Angels. (PUSD/Submitted)

dova said. “Knowing that they may not get many gifts this year, an ornament with their name and a letter may mean a lot to them.”

The MET Professional Academy is a signature STEM program in the Peoria Unified School District for sophomores, juniors and seniors who attend one of the district’s seven high schools. MET students attend their home high school for part of the day and attend the MET Professional Academy the other part.

At the MET, students are immersed in a professional setting and gain valuable experience working with industry professionals who help them learn through authentic projects and work experiences.

For more information on the MET Professional Academy, visit peoriaunified.org/met.

(Above) Along with the ornaments, the MET students wrote cards and donated toiletries to the group homes. (Right) The ornaments were engraved with a name and a holiday graphic. (PUSD/Submitted)

The most successful career moves often involve experience, hard work, tenacity and sometimes a little luck. But if your search has ground to a halt, it might be time to consider one other thing: whether you are looking in the right place.

Sometimes, we don’t get the job because we’re not prepared. Other times, the job just isn’t a great fit. Avoiding these pitfalls often starts with honesty.

ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS

Hiring managers are inevitably going to ask a tough question or two. So ask them of yourself, in advance. They almost always inquire about a candidate’s perceived weaknesses. Make your own evaluation to determine if the answer is serious enough to warrant a shift in your job search. If you have an obvious issue with your resume, like a gap in your employment history, spend some time addressing that before the interview. Come up with a polished answer detail-

ing why you left a job and remained out of the workforce. Along the way, you might learn something more about the path forward, too.

ACTION PLANS

If you’re a naturally shy person, address that weakness by taking concrete steps like increased volunteering or even auditing a speech class at a local university. But understand how these tendencies should guide your career, as well. Creativity or improvisation, for instance, may be a weakness in one role, and a huge strength in another. As you learn more about yourself, concentrate on employment positions that leverage your unique personality traits.

SEEK FEEDBACK

Find trustworthy people in order to discuss your career goals. It can be very difficult to see yourself as others do, but doing so can help polish your image and presentation to potential employers. It might also

change your search parameters. Friends, family and dependable coworkers can give you the honest answers you need about where you’re headed. The conversations might not always be easy, but you’re more likely to get any needed reality check from someone who truly understands your personality, work product and history. They can also serve as moderators and interviewers for practice interviews. Ask for frank answers about how you speak, your body language and your attitude. That can also sharpen your skills for the next application process.

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In the Matter of YANELY ISLAS

NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING REGARDING:

JOINT PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FOR FOUR MINOR CHILDREN WARNING

This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected.

Éste es un aviso legal. Sus derechos podrían ser afectados.

You are not required to attend this hearing. However, if you oppose any of the relief requested in the petition that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written response at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date OR you or your attorney must attend the hearing by following the instructions provided in this notice.

Any written response must comply with Rule 15(e) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. If you do not file a timely response or attend the hearing:

(1) the court may grant the relief requested in the petition without further proceedings, and (2) you will not receive additional notices of court proceedings relating to the petition unless you file a

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Demand for Notice pursuant to Title 14, Arizona Revised Statutes.

1. Notice is given that JESUS CASTRO has filed the following:

JOINT PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FOR FOUR MINOR CHILDREN

2. COURT HEARING. An initial hearing has been scheduled to consider the Petition as follows:

DATE and TIME: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM

JUDICIAL OFFICER: Commissioner Christian Bell PLACE: 101 W. JEFFERSON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85003 - COURTROOM 512 TELEPHONE NO: (602) 506-3381

Any interested person, including the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney, may attend the Initial Hearing virtually unless the Court has specifically ordered that person to attend the hearing in person. To attend the hearing virtually, use Court Connect as described in Section 3 below. If the Court has specifically ordered you to attend the Initial Hearing in person, you must do so by appearing at the location stated above at the time of the Initial Hearing

CONNECT/MICROSOFT TEAMS

3.COURT

If you have a camera-enable computer, smartphone, or tablet device, you should go to tinyurl.com/jbazmc-pcc03 a few minutes before the initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. For the best experience, download and install the Micosoft Teams application on a camera-enable computer, smartphone, or tablet device using either of the following methods prior to the times set for the Initial Hearing.

Go to the following link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft365/microsoft-teams/download-app

If you have a camera-enabled device, but do not want to install the Microsoft Teams

Published in the Glendale Star, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATION

Case No. PB2022-005705

PUBLIC NOTICES

Supplemental Citation

SURROGATE'S COURT, CAYUGA COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2022334

To: Denise Hall, 4426 West Willow Lane Glendale, Arizona 85310

A petition having been duly filed by Brenda Powers who is/are domiciled at 280 Sillis Road, Locke NY 13092

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Cayuga County, at 152 Genesee Street, Auburn, New York, on January 23, 2023, at 9:30 o'clock in the sore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Gerald Charles Bowen, aka Gerald C Bowen lately domiciled at admitting to probate a Will of Gerald Charles Bowen deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letter testamentary issue to Brenda Powers

Dated, Attested and Sealed, December 19, 2022

HON. Jon E Budelmann, Surrogate

Myra A Madde

Deputy Chief Christina Herman

Charles Guttman

Name of Attorney

Guttman Law Office 411 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 272-2102 lee@guttman-law.com

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. you have a right to have an attorney appear for you.

Published in the Glendale Star, Jan 5, 12, 19, 2023

TODOS DE UN DORMITORIO

Subvencionado sección 8-202• 62 años Y personas discapacitadas fisicas Lunes-Viernes 8:00 am a 4:30 pm 623-939-9447

RFP for Centerline on Glendale Phase I and II, located at 6529 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ.

BIDS DUE: January 19, 2023, at 2:00pm

PRE-BID MEETING will be held on site, corner of N 67th Ave and W Ocotillo Rd, Glendale on January 09, 2023, at 9:00 am.

PLANS: Hard Copies of plans available upon request and at subcontractor’s expense from Plotter Doctors, www.plotterdoctors.com OR for a link contact Linda at Lstache@gormanusa.com.

Contact Info: Linda Stache, Gorman & Company, Phone: 608-8355177, Fax: 608-835-3667

CERTIFICATIONS: SBE / MBE / WBE / EBE / DBE / VBE and SECTION 3

Please note: This is a prevailing wage rate project.

Published in the Glendale Star, Dec 15, 22, 29, 2022, Jan 5, 2023

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