Glendale Star: 02-14-2019

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Viral police video leads to protests

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

NEWS...............6 Kevin Phelps selected to serve on state association board

ARTS ............. 19 Film festival hopes to enlighten guests about Judaism

OPINION.................... 8 FEATURES .............. 12 RELIGION ................ 17 SPORTS ................... 18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ................................... 19 YOUTH .................... 20 BUSINESS .............. 22 CLASSIFIEDS ......... 25

February 14, 2019

Dozens of protesters marched and held signs in front of the Glendale Police Department February 11 after a 2017 video of officers Tasing a man 11 times went viral, landing millions of views in just two days.

They were demanding the firing of Matt Schneider and Mark Lindsey, the two officers who allegedly Tased Johnny Wheatcroft, who has filed a civil lawsuit over the incident.

According to a video released February 8, Johnny Wheatcroft, who was a passenger in a car, was Tased repeatedly after refusing to show his identification outside of a hotel at 59th Avenue and Glenn Drive.

He was in the vehicle with his wife, Anya Chapman, their two children, and a family friend, Shawn Blackburn.

Protestors chanted “What do we want?

Justice!” outside the police station while holding signs against police brutality.

“I really think the man needs a psychological evaluation and should never, ever have been on the police force,” said John Zinburean about the officer during the protest.

Members of the religious community also said people should “not buy or do anything in the city of Glendale; this city is not safe for people to be in.”

Protesters asked for all officers involved to be fired, charged and the family to be

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compensated based on the video that has garnered national attention.

The protests didn’t stop there. Glendale police and reporters clashed before a February 11 press briefing, which was slated to start at 2:30. It was moved to 4 p.m., and while waiting for the briefing to begin, TV reporters repeatedly tried to get police on camera. They were told recording devices were not allowed due to ongoing litigation. Public Information Officer Sgt. John Roth said he didn’t want raw video recorded. As they left, the reporters were given the videos with the children’s faces blurred and names edited out.

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We’re going to give you all the information on recordings once you guys leave,” Roth said before the briefing outside the department’s training facility.

TV reporters continued to argue until about 4:30 p.m., some of them claiming officers were attempting to conceal what should be public information.

“This is a briefing because of the number of requests we have gotten and the incident is still in litigation,” Glendale Public Information Officer Tiffany Ngalula said. “You will all be given the information when you leave, but we just want to give you the other sides of the videos.”

Officers proceeded to show bodycam videos from Schneider and Lindsey, as well as surveillance video from the hotel parking lot where the incident occurred.

2017 incident

Videos from the 2017 incident show one officer Tasing Johnny Wheatcroft 11 times while his children watched.

Released February 8, body camera videos from Schneider and Lindsey show Wheatcroft refusing to offer his identification because he was the pas-

senger.

Officers said Wheatcroft “exhibited verbal noncompliance by refusing to identify himself and failed to obey the officer’s instructions.” He continued to reach into a backpack and between the vehicle’s seat and console despite officers telling him to stop.

Wheatcroft repeatedly refused to exit the vehicle. He is heard telling officers numerous times, “I am not doing anything.”

Officers then attempted to remove Wheatcroft from the car “so they could maintain a safe eye on him for the duration of the traffic stop as well as conduct a pat down for weapons,” according to the Glendale Police Department statement.

Wheatcroft argued with officers as they removed him from the vehicle.

As this was happening, police Tased him and pulled him to the ground. In the background, Chapman and the children can be heard yelling.

As the incident escalated, Chapman hit Lindsey in the head with a bag filled with bottles. The officer was knocked unconscious.

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Wheatcroft and Chapman were taken into custody.

Blackman, who was driving, did not have a valid driver’s license and officers observed a seatbelt violation as well, police said.

Lawsuit filed

During a separate press conference February 11, the suspect’s attorney, Marc Victor, said there is more video footage of officers Tasing Wheatcroft and that officers laughed about the incident later.

The complaint claims it was “egregious” that officers did nothing to stop the abuse. Victor also posted video of Lindsey in the hospital after the incident, laughing after describing the incident and being hit in the head.

“I found out the bag I was struck with was filled with soda bottles and soda cans that were full,” Lindsey said in the video in the hospital.

Victor added during his press conference that Wheatcroft had done nothing to provoke authorities to repeatedly shock him with a stun gun. He argued that Wheatcroft had no legal requirement to provide identification because he was not driving.

“He was wrongfully placed in a painful arm bar and was illegally arrested and handcuffed,” Victor said. “He was compliant at all times and did not resist arrest.”

Victor added that his client was not in possession of anything illegal.

“Contrary to the Glendale police officers’ statements, Mr. Wheatcroft was not legally required to produce his identification,” Victor said.

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According to an American Civil Liberties Union spokesperson when citizens are not required to show identification unless they are getting a ticket.

Victor and fellow attorney Jody Broudas filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court, alleging “officers used unlawful, unnecessary, unreasonable and excessive force, which resulted in life-threatening injuries to (Wheatcroft) and his family.”

Wheatcroft and Chapman were charged with aggravated assault and physically resisting arrest, but charges against Wheatcroft were dismissed.

According to a police spokesperson, Chapman pled guilty to a reduced charge.

The lawsuit names the city of Glendale, Schneider, Lindsey and a third officer, Michael Fernandez, as defendants, but does not specify a damage amount. It said Schneider “continued to use the Taser numerous times” after Wheatcroft was handcuffed. The suit also claims, “Another officer slammed Wheatcroft face down onto the asphalt while Schneider continued to Taser him, while also kicking him in the groin.”

Glendale police said Schneider was suspended for three days or 30 working hours. He is still a patrol officer with Glendale Police Department while Lindsey is a member of the Glendale Special Victims Unit.

Police also said a later search of the vehicle found a “usable quantity of methamphetamine inside the vehicle,” according to the city’s press release.

Wheatcroft is in prison on an unrelated burglary charge.

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BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Glendale Star Staff Writer

The city of Glendale is partnering with the AARP to offer free tax assistance this year at the Glendale Adult Center and at the O’Neil Recreation Center.

For the AARP Tax-Aide Program, IRS-trained and -certified volunteers will provide free and basic assistance with filing taxes online. Although this program is open to everyone, it is meant to help moderate- and low-income people older than 60. For more information about the list of materials needed to complete your tax return, visit aarp.org/ taxaide.

The program is structured on a firstcome, first-served basis. The service is located at the Glendale Adult Center at 5970 W. Brown Street, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 11; and at the O’Neil Recreation Center at 6448 W. Missouri Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. February 22 to April 13.

To locate additional online forms and resources, visit glendaleaz.com/library/ incometaxforms.cfm For additional information, please call 1-800-906-9887 or 1-888-227-7669.

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Council hears early budget projections

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

As Glendale continues to rebuild from near-financial ruin, city staff showcased the municipality’s monetary improvements during a recent workshop featuring the preliminary 2019-20 budget.

“This is the kickoff to the budget process and is an overview of how the long-term impacts of current year budget decisions will affect the city,” said Vicki Rios, finance and technology director.

“The purpose is to give the council an overview and go through the budget process to discuss each section in greater detail.”

The overview gave councilmembers an early look at the general, enterprise and special revenue funds. The report shares the city’s goal to getting the general fund balance to $50 million before 2020. Officials expect to make it, if savings continue.

City Manager Kevin Phelps said the city chose not to increase its property tax over the last two years. Therefore, Glendale property owners are paying less in property taxes than they were three years ago. Early projections say the city is not expecting to raise property taxes for the third consecutive year.

“I think the city is making good decisions and ideally, it would be nice to increase property taxes because of the needs we have,” Phelps said.

“I think the city can be proud to communicate to citizens that we are holding the line on increasing taxes. Because of the way we have managed our programs, we got healthy financially by adding to our fund balance without taxing citizens.”

The city is expected to show a surplus in fiscal year 2019-20 of nearly $615,000 for the first time in recent years. Revenue is expected to come in at $232,989,273 with total expenditures at $232,376,936.

“Everything presented in that first meeting showed our cost allocation model for internal service funds is complex,” Phelps said.

“Government accounting is very complex and takes time, which is why we start in December each year.”

The general fund is expected to get to the city goal while landfill, highway user revenue fund (HURF), solid waste and transportation sales tax each show a surplus next year.

Vicki Rios, director of finance and technology, and Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps.

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The general fund has continued to grow over the past few years, including the addition of $5.331 million, which would put the balance over the goal of $50 million by the end of next fiscal year. The balance was nearly $5 million in the hole at the end of the 201314 fiscal year before the city made financial changes.

“Overall, I think the message we want to convey is we’re right about where we thought we would be,” Rios said.

“Some revenues are a little higher, some revenues a little lower, but overall, we’re very close to what we expected and on target to the budget.”

In early projection, transportation sales tax shows the largest surplus of $4,164,885 while landfill is projecting a surplus of $3,217,706. HURF shows a $938,453 surplus and solid waste shows a surplus of $608,311.

Water and sewer and public safety each show a deficit in next year’s budget, with water and sewer showing a deficit of $8,767,117 because of increased capital outlay for improvements to services for citizens.

Staff presented the availability of a surplus of about $1 million this year.

Additional funds may be requested for items like Heroes Park, said Yucca Councilwoman Joyce Clark.

Heroes Park West Branch Library, which has phase I under construction, is expected to be completed this spring, and Clark said she will request additional funding to add a possible water feature, a recreation and aquatics cen-

ter, ball fields, library expansion or a dog park.

A lot of those elements were in the park’s original plan and Clark said area residents surrounding the park are in need of those items.

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But we are very confident they will be submitting those plans soon.”

Among the 1,332,577 square feet of projects that are under construction within the city, four are more than 100,000 square feet in size alone.

Those include Zanjero Apartments (340 units) near 91st and Glendale avenues at 330,158 square feet; Aspera Senior Living (20240 W. 78th Avenue) at 196,511; Morningstar Golden Lane Assisted Living (6735 W. Golden Lane) at 128,005; and Academy of Math and Science (4566 W. Glendale Avenue) at 101,925.

“What that means is we have momentum,” Pederson said. “It gives us credibility and leads to the notion that we are not talking about Glendale growing. Glendale is growing.”

Pederson added, “Our pitch to new possible businesses is you can come join our city and be part of all this growth.”

Also under construction is Credit Union West, which is building what is expected to be a 78,706-square-foot headquarters.

“They used to be at 59th Avenue and Bell Road, and they are now moving behind the Dignity Hospital at 10150 W. Desert River Road,” Pederson said.

“This is a new building and they are under construction and hope to have it completed as soon as possible.”

A number of the projects in plan review include C Plus D Industrials – which purchased the city property on 57th Avenue near Glendale Avenue for $25,000 – which is under construction.

“The reason that is listed under plan review, is because they have to get through plan review and complete construction in the 180-day time frame,” Pederson said. “They closed escrow in late November and have begun construction, but since they are working, they signed an at-risk, so they can work while final plans are still being reviewed.”

Projects in plan review also include Jaguar/Land Rover Auto Dealership near Loop 101 and Bell Road; Dignity Emergency Building at 51 Campana near 5110 W. Bell Road; and Aldi Grocery store planned near 59th Avenue and Bell Road.

Pederson added that the Academy of Math and Science is also in discussion for a second Glendale location. It is also building a site in Peoria.

“Projects on the plan review list, nearly 90 percent of those will begin construction,” Pederson said. “When

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I look at this list, I am confident saying only 10 percent of those may fall through.”

Among the projects also listed include nearly 3,303 residential development projects that are in city limits including 1,365 for Stonehaven and 187 for Alice Park near 61st Avenue.

“Stonehaven should begin in April; they are finally planning to start construction on that and Bethany Home Road connecting between 91st Avenue and 83rd Avenue,” Pederson said.

“They should all have shovels in the ground around April.”

Another new project presently in plan review is Empire Rental homes near 5201 W. Olive Avenue.

“Those are what I would call ‘millennial housing,’” Pederson said.

“They are small houses that are basically turnkey ready for people that want super small homes with no lawn care. They are similar to 55-and-over communities but have no age limits.”

In addition to the new projects, economic development added Lori German as the communication program manager in the department.

“We stole (German) from the mayor’s office,” Pederson said with a laugh. “Actually, she joined our team.

We have never had someone in her position, and she is working to tell our story. She runs our social media and is at the forefront of telling our story.”

German has been assisting with redeveloping the city logo and updating its website to improve connectivity with citizens.

“I have been tasked as the liaison with all the departments and the rebranding of the city logo and website,” German said. “We have been actively working on those projects and are now scheduled to launch the website and new logo in July.”

Economic development is trying to bring in companies that will build office buildings.

“Available office buildings are about 95 percent filled,” Pederson said.

“When you look at office development, we have significant property available.

But, we are focusing on companies that would like to build office space and bring in good jobs to the city.”

Pederson said economic development is focused on growth throughout the city.

“We always say, growth begets growth,” Pederson said. “Buildings in the city are pretty much full, so we keep telling companies join us and be part of our growth.”

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Phelps selected to serve on board

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Managing Editor

Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps was selected to serve on the board of directors for the Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA), the statewide association for professional city and county managers.

Established in 1954, the ACMA is the professional organization dedicated to increasing the knowledge and ability of city, town and county managers, as well as other local government administrators and to strengthen the quality of local government in the state of Arizona through professional management, education, training and the mutual exchange of information. The organization has nearly 400 members ranging from students studying public administration to long-tenured city and county managers.

“I’m honored to be selected by my fellow city managers to serve on the board of this important organization,” Phelps said.

“As local government leaders, it’s imperative that city managers continually strengthen their skills and learn innovative new ideas from other municipalities. I look forward to the opportunity to serve with my fellow board members and to provide leadership to this vital association.”

Phelps will serve on the board with other municipal leaders from across the state including representatives from Apache Junction, Avondale, Bisbee, Chandler, Flagstaff, Mesa, Phoenix, Peoria and Wickenburg.

He will serve a two-year term from February 2019 to February 2021.

Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps will serve on the Arizona City/ County Management Association Board of Directors with other municipalities’ city managers. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)

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February 14, 2019

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BY KATHY HOFFMAN

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction

The following State of Arizona Education address was delivered to the Arizona Legislature February 4.

Let’s start with something we can all agree on: every day, Arizona’s amazing, dedicated teachers guide their students toward incredible achievements.

As an educator and speech therapist, I know firsthand that our schools are tasked with more than teaching our children to read, write and take tests. We are preparing them for success in school, at home, in their communities and in their future careers.

As I have traveled the state, I’ve seen that our teachers and support staff are eager to go above and beyond for their students because they know, like I do, that Arizona’s future starts in our schools. Across the state — in urban and rural districts alike — I have met so many teachers dedicated to serving their students despite the obstacles they face.

One of my favorite school visits was to Mayer High School, just outside of Prescott, where I learned about Future Farmers of America, or FFA. For those who are unfamiliar, FFA is a student organization that builds leadership skills as students learn about agriculture and animal life, all the way from birth to barbecue — their words, not mine.

Many of the FFA students help their families make ends meet by working part-time jobs and raising animals to auction at fairs.

Mayer’s FFA chapter utilizes the school’s 85-acre Land Laboratory, which includes a greenhouse, aquaculture center, metal shop, and a barn with cattle, goats and pigs. Last year, 13 of

the chapter’s students received industry welding certificates, and their chapter president received a scholarship to participate in a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. This past January, the students were awarded a $1,200 grant to clean up Big Bug Creek following the fires and floods that devastated their community in 2017.

Mayer High School boasts exceptional programs like these — but it faces its own set of unique challenges. The FFA teacher advisor, Mr. Dinges, is the school’s lone agriculture teacher and, now in his fourth year, is one of the longest-tenured teachers at the school. After burning through five science teachers in four years, Mayer has no science teacher, leaving students to take all of their science coursework through computer-based instruction.

The school’s high teacher turnover rate is in part due to a lack of affordable housing in the surrounding area. Mr. Dinges told me that he and his family work around this issue by living in an RV near school property.

Mr. Dinges is just one example of countless committed teachers across the state who are forced to find ways to overcome obstacles in their jobs.

That list of obstacles is not short, and it should not fall on our educators to find solutions alone. I look forward to leading the department of education, and partnering with you — my colleagues in the Legislature — to work collaboratively to find solutions. But we must begin with a common language and acknowledgment of the challenges that our students and educators face.

For one, addressing the social-emotional well-being of our students is now a critical job function for many folks working in our schools. The number of children dealing with trauma and adverse childhood experiences — including parental substance abuse associated with the opioid epidemic — has risen dramatically over the last few decades.

At the same time, educators have seen an increase in behavioral challenges.

What’s more, in an era of ballooning classroom sizes, teachers feel unequipped to manage a class of 30 children while also finding the time to provide individualized attention to their students, especially those that are facing depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.

That’s why I am fully supportive of any plan to increase the presence of counselors, social workers and school psychologists in our schools.

Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing also means creating an inclusive

environment that supports children from all backgrounds. After putting tens of thousands of miles on my car, and having to buy a second car, I know Arizona is diverse not just in terms of landscape, but also in its culture, language, heritage and families.

Our students come from families of all sorts, be it two parents, a single parent, grandparents, two moms or two dads. We also have students who are a part of the foster system and nontraditional homes. We should seek to understand and value these experiences and build policies that reflect them.

We must also consider students who are more likely to experience bullying and harassment — including students in the LGBTQ community. A simple step we can take to help reduce discrimination and bullying for these students is to repeal the “no promo homo” law — legislation that only contributes to an unsafe school environment. This policy

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is not just outdated, it has always been harmful and wrong.

Building a true inclusive environment in our schools also means valuing multilingualism and celebrating diversity.

Many businesses across the state are desperate for bilingual employees — but Arizona suffers from high drop-out rates of English-learning students. With only 18 percent of these students graduating high school, Arizona has the worst ELL graduation rate in the country.

That’s why I am thrilled to support Rep. Udall and Sen. Boyer’s bills to reduce the restrictions of the four-hour ELL block. This will allow students to spend more time immersed in general education coursework with their native English-speaking peers — something research shows actually improves ELL students’ success.

But it is the success of all students that is the driving force behind my work as superintendent of public instruction.

I take it seriously because I know the stakes are high. So, when I’m asked about my thoughts on issues like charter school reform, my response is that I hold myself accountable for every Arizona child’s success — whether they attend a district or a charter school.

That is why I am strongly committed to holding all schools to the same level of accountability — in transparency, in governance and in procurement. The main purpose of charter schools should be to educate our children — not to profit at the expense of our communities. Any charter expenditure must be in the best interest of schools and the students they serve.

I appreciate the governor’s recommendation to increase staff at the Charter School Board. I think we can all agree there is an intense need for greater transparency and communication, which makes this one of the clearest places to get to work. I look forward to a spirited debate on charter school reform, and I hope bills proposed from both sides of the aisle get hearings, so we can forge bipartisan solutions that deliver fairness and equity for our students.

It is impossible to discuss student success, however, without noting that the key to this success means ensuring every classroom is led by a highly qualified teacher. Right now, Arizona’s teacher shortage is nothing short of a crisis.

Schools only function with the hard work of our teachers. But year after year, we have seen a devastating number of teachers leave the profession or move out of state. What’s more, in the next two years, 25 percent of Arizona’s

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Kathy Hoffman, Arizona superintendent of public struction. (Photo courtesy state of Arizona)

educators will be eligible to retire.

This teacher shortage has a real impact on our students’ and our state’s future. Let’s consider, for example, that the national average of students enrolled in high school physics is 40 percent.

In Arizona, that average is 20 percent.

This is due in part to the fact that we have only 150 physics teachers across our entire state. How can we expect our students to become engineers, scientists or doctors when we are not providing them access to physics, calculus or other high-level STEM coursework?

Let’s be clear: student success is not possible without highly-qualified teachers in the classroom. We absolutely must advance teacher recruitment and retention, which means competitive pay and benefits across the board.

In my conversations with teachers, a common concern is that their pay has been stagnant or even reduced by the rising cost of health care. One teacher recently shared that his pay has decreased every year for the past several years due to the increasing cost of health care and retirement benefits. The only way for him to find a pay raise would be to switch districts, which would not be in our students’ best interest. Just like any career, teachers deserve to know that their commitment to the field will result in fair pay increases that correlate with their years of experience.

To support the upcoming generation of young teachers and be competitive with the private sector, we must also look at improving benefits — like paid maternity and paternity leave, or hous-

ing subsidies — that will draw more young people to the profession and retain our veteran teachers as they build their careers and their families in our state.

And we cannot limit these improvements to just some teachers.

In every classroom, it takes a wide range of professionals to make the school day run smoothly. Gov. Ducey’s 20by2020 plan was a good start toward giving our teachers raises — but the plan limits the definition of “teacher” to only those that have homeroom classes. It excludes our art, music and special education teachers, as well as support and classified staff, like counselors, speech therapists, paraprofessionals and more. Raises for all of the talented, passionate employees who teach our kids can only be done with a dedicated, sustainable funding source — something that does in- not need to be referred to the ballot.

You, as legislators, can do this. I’m encouraged that the conversation so far this session has focused on how we will fund education, and not if we will.

We must provide these necessary supports to allow educators to focus on their primary purpose: teaching future generations. It is a matter of respect.

I’m proud to say that we have already started to address many of these pressing issues in just my first few weeks in office. But we must do it right and collaboratively, which is why my first priority is improving communication and transparency between the department of education, the public and this legislative body.

To increase our transparency, we have begun the process of conducting a topto-bottom audit of the department to discover what works and what doesn’t work. This audit is not meant to be punitive — it is a tool for holding me accountable to my constituents. The results of this audit will provide us a full picture of departmental operations and finances and serve as the basis for future decisions regarding the funds we have been entrusted. As we make those decisions, we ask for your support and confidence in our ability to steward these funds effectively and for their intended purpose.

We will also be working with expert partners to conduct an internal capacity review, so that we can organize ourselves to ensure that our department is once again an agency of service.

And we also will be working with you. Those of you on this committee are important advocates for education

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in Arizona, and I look forward to partnering with you — and offering the help of my team at the department of education — as we work to build success and solutions in the coming months.

Already, many of you have extended to me a great courtesy: finding the time to talk. Together, we’ve begun to exchange ideas and explore how we can meet the standard of educational excellence we know we can achieve. We are so much more powerful when we collaborate.

To those of you who have already joined me for a conversation, I say, “thank you.” To those of you I’ve not yet met with, I say: “Let’s make it happen!”

This is important, because “collaboration” and “partnership” have not always been the first words to characterize the relationship between the department of education and the Legislature. We can change that. I intend to be an active partner with you, your colleagues in the Senate, and the governor to meet our shared goals together.

Let’s elevate the voices of educators and students by celebrating their incredible achievements. Let’s make our schools attractive places to work by providing teachers the supports they need to creatively and proactively meet the needs of their students.

Time and time again, we see that when educators are given the opportunity to lead, they can transform their classrooms and their communities.

If you don’t believe me, just ask the rural principal I met from Pinal County.

He shared with me the “Cowboy Code of Conduct” his school instituted as a guiding set of principles to motivate students and improve their work ethic. In Pinal County, cowboys are role models, and his students were excited to learn the principles of cowboy ethics.

The rules of the code were simple: always finish what you start, take pride in your work, and know where to draw the line. But these lessons resonated more deeply with students because their educators were empowered to connect student-learning with everyday examples in their community.

This is what happens when we let educators lead because they are the true experts of education. Our policies will be most effective when we value and listen to educators, and when we work together to build solutions for our students, our teachers and our schools.

There is a lot of work to do, and together, we will get this right.

Thank you.

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Rental disputes usually involve rent due dates Each month, the Maricopa County Justice Court hears thousands of cases involving disputes on rental properties. Most of those cases involve a disagreement about the rent payment.

In some cases, the issue is over repairs that were not completed by the landlord. If a landlord fails to complete certain repairs, a tenant can take action without involving the court. For more information, look up the Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act. Before ruling on a case, each judge carefully reviews the entire case and ensures the rights of both parties are protected and the laws are properly enforced. The Manistee Justice Court is no exception. Our docket for evictions is quite heavy. Even with a heavy docket, I take the time to review each case and make rulings on the individual merits. In some cases, I order a trial to allow more time for the merits to be heard.

You may ask yourself then why a trial is not held is all cases. The answer is simple. In many cases, a trial is not necessary; sometimes an agreement is stipulated by both parties before the hearing. Other times, the parties just need the law explained and sometimes the tenant moves out in the middle of the night. When this happens, the landlord needs

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a court order to take possession so they can re-rent the apartment. Often a hearing is all that is needed when the matters are straightforward. Just because a hearing is straightforward, each person is still afforded the time to share what he or she wants to do with the court.

Often, litigants represent themselves and other times they hire attorneys to represent them. In any event, you should always consult an attorney for proper legal advice. Many attorneys specialize in landlord-tenant issues and can be found on the internet.

During the hearing, often the tenant tells me their rent is not due until the fifth of the month. This is hardly ever the case, but it is always a point of discussion. One of my requirements in the hearing is that the rental contract is brought to court so I can make rulings on what it says. Once I review the contract, more often than not it says the rent is due on the first and late fees do not begin until the fifth.

Lesson from the bench: Be sure and review your contracts before you sign them and before you come to court.

Join Judge Watts’ e-newsletter at donaldwatts.info.

Clarification In the January 31 The Glendale Star story “ASU West wants you,” Carolyn Starr’s title was incorrect. She holds the position of staff council, assistant vice president of the west campus.

In her statement that read, “It’s not just about college students. It’s about mentors coming to teach.

You have things our students need.

Be aware of what’s happening on campus. Come, be a part of it. Engage. Come with a heart to learn.

I want people in our community to

engage. It’s a place for learning, a place to grow,” Star said she was referring to mentors to come and be guest lecturers at community events, not as classroom instructors.

Individuals or businesses interested in bringing their expertise to the student population as guest speakers at ASU West can contact Starr at 623-543-6002 or 480-2789874, or by email at carolyn.starr@ asu.edu.

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READERS’ VIEWPOINTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Keep our trash and recycle bin colors Editor: Like my friends and neighbors, I am a strong supporter of quality neighborhoods. I am a resident of the Ocotillo District. Most of our residents do not belong to an HOA. A lot of us have carports. As a result, the recycling and trash bins are permanently parked in plain sight in driveways or next to the house.

The receptacles we have are pleasing earth tones — tan and sage green.

Now, I have learned the city government wants to get rid of those and replace them with bright blue bins. Can you imagine what that will do to the appearance of the neighborhoods?

If there is a problem with people mistaking which bin is recycling and which is trash, a sticker could be placed on the top of the recycling bin with a list of the items that are recyclable.

Please contact your councilperson and the city manager’s office and tell them we want to keep the colors we have.

Jessica Koory Glendale

What new lawmakers should know about hospice

Editor: In this last election, we saw candidates and incumbents alike campaigning for changes to our fragmented and broken health care system. Now that the 116th Congress has convened, I want to remind members of Congress that the Medicare Hospice Benefit is

‘Green new deal’ biggest threat Editor: Well, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), your “Green new deal” plan is the biggest threat to our way of life!

No fuel for power plants, autos, planes and trains. Hello! Now that’s the real threat!

Are we to resort to living in caves?

This is “progressive”? No, it’s regressive.

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a person-centered program that works and a coordinated benefit that matters deeply to many Americans.

For those unfamiliar with hospice care, it is not a place or a limited benefit only for those in the final hours of life. Hospice is the original coordinated model of care, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of providers to meet all aspects of a patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Additionally, hospice cares for the family of the patient, including providing grief and bereavement services after the patient’s death. No other health care sector is required to address all aspects of a patient and family’s health and well-being. As our new Congress looks to strengthen our health system, they should build upon the success of the hospice model and expand access to comprehensive, coordinated care for those facing serious illness and the end of life.

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Glendale couple celebrates 73rd anniversary

BY CAROLYN DRYER Glendale Star Editor

Lillian and Ellsworth Gray lead a normal life in a home west of 67th Avenue in Glendale. On January 24, Ellsworth turned 97; Lillian will be 90 in April.

But more notably, the couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on January 26 surrounded by family and friends.

The couple met at Lillian’s place of employment, a Minnesota grocery store that had a bar and dance floor with gas pumps out front and two cabins in back. She started working away from home when she was 14 years old.

Lillian cleaned the cabins “‘cause I did it good,” she said.

Ellsworth had just received his discharge papers from the U.S. Navy after a three-year stint serving in the South Pacific on a carrier.

When they began their whirlwind courtship on December 1, 1945, Lillian was 16. Less than two months later, January 26, 1946, they married.

“I didn’t even know him,” Lillian said. “He talked me into it. I skipped

Ellsworth and Lillian Gray celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary January 26 with a small gathering of family and friends. Ellsworth turned 97 on January 24 and Lillian will be 90 in April. (Photo courtesy Ellsworth and Lillian Gray)

school that day. My brother and I worked at the store. That Sunday, we called my cousin to come and get us.

She came and picked us up. We asked my dad if he’d sign for me to get mar-

ried. My dad said, ‘She’s my only daughter and I want her taken care of.’”

By the time Ellsworth bought the rings, there was no money left. So, the couple lived in Ellsworth’s hometown of Walker, Minnesota, with his mother.

Ellsworth worked as an electrical contractor and the couple used his income to purchase a small home. Their first of six children, Sandy (Grimshaw), was born in 1947. They had two girls and four boys.

Ellsworth was employed in a number of roles and with each new job, they moved. They landed first in Pensacola, Florida, following their friends, an older married couple, “making money,” Lillian said.

From Florida, it was on to Kentucky, New Mexico, Texas and Tucson.

“I went to school in those places,” daughter Sandy said. “In Kenosha, Wisconsin, I was in second grade. Dad taught me how to read off cereal boxes.

I knew riboflavin — didn’t know what it was, but I could read it. He taught me phonics.”

Lillian was a stay-at-home mom.

But, Sandy recalls how neighborhood children were constantly knocking on their door asking if her mother could come out and play.

“I loved kids,” Lillian said.

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Ellsworth owned a contracting business for 20 years and retired at 62. A friend invited him to Arizona to work for foreman wages. A family connection was already in place; Lillian had a brother in Arizona. They bought their modest home 35 years ago. It was quite a change from Wisconsin.

“At least you don’t freeze,” Lillian said.

At their 60th anniversary party, Sandy said she asked her dad, “How do you stay married so long?” He said, “Don’t get a divorce. My folks were divorced, and I said, ‘If I ever got married, I’d never get a divorce.’”

At the couple’s home last month, Ellsworth called Lillian “a good woman and a good wife.”

Recalling tales of her father’s childhood, Sandy said he was adopted at the age of 2, and his father died shortly thereafter. He built a sailboat when he was 14 and he and one of his friends sailed it until he was 20 and in the service. Sandy recalled sailing in it as a child on Leach Lake in Minnesota.

Returning to the topic of divorce, Lillian said for 19 years, whenever they would have an argument, Ellsworth would say, “‘If we can’t get along, let’s get a divorce.’ I finally said, ‘Go ahead,’ and he quit saying it.”

“When she turns 90 in April, I’m going to trade her in,” Ellsworth said, just grinning slightly.

But they remember how hard they worked together to make a living and provide for their family; Ellsworth as an electrician, Lillian taking care of four units of apartments and bookkeeping for the electrical shop.

“You know, love is not an emotion; it’s a commitment,” Sandy said.

Each took care of the things they knew. Ellsworth stayed out of the kitchen.

“I don’t know how to boil water,” he said. “Or, I don’t think I know how to boil an egg.”

They don’t hold hands, either. They do not display their affection in public.

They keep their word as they have kept their promise to be there for one another “until death do us part.”

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Food distribution will W-I-N-N-E-R-S! continue through May In partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank, there will be food distribution for Glendale residents through May at the GESD District Office, 7301 N. 58th Ave., room 24.

The GESD Food Pantry will distriute food on the second and fourth Wednesdays and Thursdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The schedule : • Feb. 13, 14, 27, 28 • March 13, 14, 27, 28 • April 10, 11, 24, 25 • May 8, 9, 22, 23 Food is free and is distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Interactive tech-family night is set for Feb. 20

Glendale Elementary School District’s annual Spelling Bee went more than 150 words deep recently, and in the end Melvin E. Sine seventh grader Letom Kpea (above left with Governing Board Clerk Brenda Bartels and Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones) was crowned the winner. Letom and our second, third and fourth place winners (above right) will represent GESD at the Regional Spelling Bee on Feb. 15. We also want to congratulate second place finisher Hien Nguyen from Challenger, third place winner Lilith Tanori from Sine and fourth place finisher Niraj Viju Sulaja. Last, but not least, we want to give a shout out to all of the participants (you can see some of them below), their teachers and families.

GESD earns award for financial reporting The Glendale Elementary School Distict will host its first Interactive Tech-Family Night on Feb. 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Challenger Middle School Makerspace Lab. Rotics programming, 3D design and printing, greenscreen photography and Google Expeditions are among the hands-on activities students and their families can take part in. In addition, there will be workshops and information on internet and digital safety.

For the 30th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement in financial Reporting was awarded to the Glendale Elementary School District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its

management.

The District’s Annual Financial Report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.

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February 14, 2019

Knaack retires after 49 years with State Farm

BY CAROLYN DRYER Glendale Star Editor

It was 5 p.m. January 31 when Yvonne Knaack walked out the door of her downtown Glendale office for the last time as a State Farm agent.

She retired after 49 years with the company. Knaack’s family and close friends gathered February 9 at a local restaurant for her retirement party.

She may have left the office, but she has not left downtown. She is member of the Downtown Glendale Safety and Beautification Committee; the Downtown Strategic Leadership Group; the new Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association; the city of Glendale Business Subcommittee; the city of Glendale Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation Board; and newly appointed to the city of Glendale Code Compliance Review Committee.

Knaack is a longtime fixture in Glendale. She started in 1970 at the same location as a secretary to a State Farm agent, before City Hall was built.

“Little did I know I would be a councilmember in that building in later years,” Knaack said.

She stayed with the agent for 23 years, and when he retired, she took over his position. In 1996, Knaack purchased the southeast corner property at 55th Drive and Glendale Avenue. In 2005, Knaack built an office complex as part of a downtown revitalization.

She will continue to cheerlead for Glendale. She’s been a member Glendale Kiwanis Club since 1996. She has been on The Salvation Army Glendale Corps Board of Directors since 2005, and is the 2019 chairwoman; secretary for Heart for the City (for at-risk teens); and on the Public Policy Committee for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.

Knaack is probably best-known as the former Barrel District councilwoman, and Glendale vice mayor her last two years in office, from 2006 to 2014.

Knaack is married to David, and the couple has four daughters and five grandchildren with a sixth on the way.

The changing cityscape

Knaack talked about the changes and challenges during her life in Glendale.

“Glendale evolved from a small

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At the time the recession started, the budget was almost $1 billion and it came down more than $300 million over about five years. Many police officers, firefighters, library hours, pavement and other city services were drastically affected, “The hardest experience I had was realizing how difficult it was for city employees,” she said. “Besides cash flow, the biggest issues were the Cardinals, Coyotes and the casino. It’s all about business, nothing more, nothing less.”

Former Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Yvonne Knaack retired January 31 following nearly 50-year career as a State Still, Knaack said she feels Farm agent. (Photo by Carolyn Dryer) good about her time as a countown to a big city,” she said. “But it cilwoman, “knowing I did my best to has not lost its small-town feel. The serve my constituents and that I really Westgate development put Glendale cared about my job. Most people say on a new path of sports entertainment. to me they know I didn’t do it for me, I An interesting thing is in the 1960s, my cared about my community. father would take me dove-hunting in “I didn’t even know we got paid the boondocks, where the Arizona Car- when I first ran. After eight years, I felt dinals State Farm Stadium now sits.”

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Button collectors club hosting state convention

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Martha Simmons of Glendale, Judy Thornhill of Avondale, Janis Adams of Phoenix, Jeni Hicke of Cave Creek, Janet Parker of Sun City and Nancy Craig of Phoenix sometimes buy clothing just for the buttons. They also decorate their outfits using the buttons they collect. (Photo by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski)

When Martha Simmons was a young girl in Ajo, her mother, Barbara Yarberry, collected buttons. Her mother found them so fascinating she founded the Button Hooks Club.

“I was born in Ajo and there wasn’t a lot for women to do,” said Simmons, who now lives in Glendale. “We had a friend who owned the flower shop there.

We became acquainted with Mary Anderson, who helped my mom found the Button Hooks Button Club.”

Simmons is continuing their hobby as a member of the Button Hooks Button Club, which meets the first Saturday of the month at Good Samaritan Society, Peoria Good Shepherd, 10333 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria. The group is hosting the Arizona State Button Society Convention on 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 W. Hilton Way in Avondale.

Themed “Wild West Roundup,” the convention will feature educational exhibits, competitions following the guidelines from the National Button Society, and mini workshops. It is open to the public for $5 admission.

Button collecting is a longtime favorite. In 1938 the National Button Society was formed. During the Great Depression, button collecting became an inexpensive distraction.

There are five clubs in Arizona — one in Tempe, two in Tucson, one in Peoria and one in Prescott.

The Button Hooks Button Club is cel-

ebrating its 40th anniversary. The ladies of the group call buttons “miniature art.”

“We even buy clothes just for the buttons,” said Judy Thornhill of Avondale.

“The buttons have neat material like pearl, black glass, celluloid and resin.

There are hundreds of materials that buttons are made of.”

Many companies created buttons as well, including Colt Firearms, which manufactured them in 1932 for approximately 14 months. Thornhill showed select buttons that are considered made

by Colt.

“We have a lot of what they call ‘wanna-bees’ or hopefuls,” she said. “There are several different things that distinguish a Colt quality.”

More than 4.5 million buttons were manufactured during a 14-month period. One button is marked Colt, a twopart rouge button. Other buttons can only be authenticated when found on a Colt salesman’s sample card, or Colt patent or if their history is documented.

Member Nancy Craig of Phoenix is a button artist who sold a button for $252.

It normally would sell for $5.

Jeni Hicke of Cave Creek specializes in button purses. She was turned on to the club through a speaker at Paradise Valley Community College.

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Ilana Lowery spent more than 30 years in journalism, but now she’s taking a common-sense approach to education.

Formerly of the Independent Newspapers and the Phoenix Business Journal, Lowery is now involved in something “more impactful than a business publication.”

“It’s news and media literacy from an education standpoint and I just felt it was something I needed to do.”

As director of the Arizona office of Common Sense Media, a nonprofit, she is helping students continue their digital Ilana Lowery is hoping to reach out to education organizalearning process. with Common Sense Media’s digital education curricCommon Sense Media of- tions ulum and provide equity among all students. (Photo courtesy fers the largest library of Ilana Lowery) independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for evShe said many schools expect homeerything kids want to watch, play, read work to be completed using digital deand learn. vices. But those same digital devices The content is then distributed leave the door open for cyberbullythrough the Common Sense website ing. With the resources available from and through more than 25 major media Common Sense, Lowery said students distribution partners, including Apple, can learn how to handle those situaAT&T, Comcast, Netflix, Spectrum, tions.

Target and Univision.

Lowery said she is looking forward Common Sense Education provides to getting out and meeting with fama K-12 digital literacy and citizenship ilies. But first, she has to make her curriculum that “equips students with case to school districts, organizations the knowledge and skills to think criti- that support those school districts, and cally, behave safety and participate re- teachers, who will eventually either sponsibly online.” teach the curriculum offered by Com“Common Sense Kids Action works mon Sense Media, or at least be using with policymakers, industry leaders, the resources available at Common legislators and a grassroots communi- Sense Media. ty of concerned parents and teachers to “Three hundred educators in Arizoensure every child has the opportunity na have signed up to use the tools and to thrive,” Lowery added. resources, not necessarily curriculum,” She is “doing what I feel needs to be she said. done. It’s a good organization, someShe noted #device-free dinner. thing I believe in. I really wanted to “The PSAs (public service anmove into another area, help families nouncements) we have are really funmake smart media choices. ny,” she said. “We’re here, we’re avail“How do you get your kids to put able for families to provide resources.” down devices?” Lowery said. “These To learn more, contact Lowery at ilodevices have permeated every aspect wery@commonsense.org. of our lives.”

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February 14, 2019

Cortney Casey returns to Arizona for battle

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

Local UFC fighter Cortney “Cast Iron” Casey was slated to fight in January, but after a cancelation, she is focused on battling No. 12 Cynthia Calvillo Sunday, February 17, at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

“Having the fight pushed back actually gave me more time to relax and enjoy the holidays with my family,” Casey said during an interview at her training home, The MMA Lab. Casey, 31, was a four-year soccer starter at Red Mountain High School in Northeast Mesa before earning a scholarship to play Division I soccer at the University of Texas at El Paso.

After her playing career was cut short, due to an injury, she began training MMA in 2009. She’s returning to Arizona for the second time as a member of the UFC. “I am so excited to get back in the ring here in Arizona,” Casey said. “My friends and family have always supported me, but it is always more special to fight in front of your home town.”

Cortney Casey, the No. 11 ranked UFC Strawweight has lost three of her last five fights but is one of the top fighters in the UFC. (Photo courtesy of UFC)

Ranked No. 11 at strawweight (106 to 115 lbs.), Casey will face No. 12 ranked Cynthia Calvillo at the first ESPN Fight Night on February 17.

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sey said. “She is an up and comer, is ranked pretty high, and she is a very well-rounded fighter. Stylistically, wherever the fight goes, it should be really good.”

Casey has battled some of the top fighters in women’s MMA with losses to top 15 UFC fighters Claudia Gadelha, Michelle Waterson and Felice Herrig and a win over Randa Markos.

Casey is 8-6 as a professional, 4-5 in the UFC, and is known as the queen of the short-term fight. Many people say Casey is the division’s best fighter.

“She is just one of the most consistent fighters we have here (at The MMA Lab),” head coach John Crouch said. “She has gone to split decision with some of the top fighters in MMA and while they are losses, she really has not fought a bad fight.”

She said she lost three of her past five fights by decision, but answered the tough questions without hesitation.

“It doesn’t discourage me at all, and I train the same way and I always try to finish the fight and sometimes it doesn’t happen that way and judges see it differently,” Casey said.

“I always go out to finish fights, that is what I do.”

Casey is quick to say she believes she will one day be champion, but her past few fights have not translated to

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“I go into a fight to finish the fight, and my last few fights have shown why because judges seem to see things different,” Casey said. “Against (Waterson) I was defending on my back, but the judges didn’t see it that way. But no matter how many people after the fight tell me I should have won, it is still a loss on my record.”

A few days away from the fight, Casey said her weight cut has been fairly easy and she hasn’t missed a weight.

Calvillo has missed weight in the past, but Casey is not worried about it.

“I’m not too concerned about it,” Casey said. “It’s always in the back of your mind, but I’m going to fight no matter what. We will figure it out if it comes to that, but I know she is making adjustments to make sure that doesn’t happen again. I have never missed weight, knock on wood.”

Crouch added Casey has been working hard on defending the takedown.

“She has been working on defense and her foot work,” Crouch said. “She is consistent and just really making little adjustments and trying to be even more consistent.”

As she prepares to return to the octagon, she also is focused on her future.

“I would like to fight two more times this year, but if I can get three, that would be ideal,” Casey said. “I also would like a rematch with Waterson and Herrig, but I don’t see that happening. I would like anyone in the top 10.

I have asked for (No. 9 Carla) Esparza or (No. 7 Tecia) Torres and would also love to fight (No. 3 Nina) Ansaroff. I am great friends with (Ansaroff), but would love to step in the cage with her.”

As they prepare for the first UFC on ESPN, Casey said she is focused on showing what she can do.

“To be on ESPN, that’s like a kid’s dream,” Casey said.

“The fact that it’s in Phoenix makes it even better and this is my next step on becoming UFC champion.”

Crouch was quick to second her prediction, “I honestly think she can be the champion of the (Strawweight) division and can compete with anyone in the UFC.”

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Film fest hopes to enlighten guests about Judaism

BY TAYLOR O’CONNOR

normally wouldn’t play here, Singer said. Guests then gain an appreciation for the film festival and its features.

The movie trailers are available on the film festival’s website for those who may be interested in attending.

They can then check the schedule and see when films are playing.

Fishelson said he is grateful to be a part of this festival and sharing Golda’s Balcony: The Film and its message, “When you tell the story of the people, it blows your mind.”

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The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is continuing its mission of sharing the breadth of Jewish content from across the globe by screening films at three Harkins Theatres, through Sunday, February 24.

GPJFF executive director Barry Singer said he hopes people gain “an appreciation of the worldwide presentation of the Jewish culture.”

One of these films is Golda’s Balcony: The Film, which will have its second public screening at the festival, according to producer David Fishelson.

Originally a Broadway hit, Golda’s Balcony comes to the GPJFF on Sunday February 24 after 15 years of being “locked in a vault,” Fishelson says.

The piece is about the life of Golda Meir, Israel’s first female prime minister. Fishelson called it a powerful story about politics and feminism that covers Meir’s struggle in an artistic way.

Fishelson said the film gives a fair, balanced view surrounding the controversies to the birth of Israel as well as a voice to the Jewish people. “I want the audience to understand the perspective. It deserves to shine.”

Controversies, Fishelson specifies, include the Zionists creating a new vision for many Jewish people in Europe during the early 1900s, The 1948 Arab War and the many divisions of Palestine and Israel, as well as the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

The collaboration came about when Fishelson contacted Singer fairly late in the selection process, however, “we felt this was an opportunity to show an important performance by the original Broadway production star.”

Golda’s Balcony, The Film is one film out of the 20 being screened within the festival that Singer and his coworkers selected. A few others include Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy, Budapest Noir and Shine.

Choosing the films is a year-long

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Golda’s Balcony: The Film has only been shown a handful of times. (Photo courtesy The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival)

process. The festival is held in February, and immediately the process begins again, Singer says. By March, the festival is looking for new films to feature and planning next year’s event.

Linda Mittelman and Lois Rubin, the creative directors, prescreen of 100 to 200 films. The festival screening committee receives the films from distributors across the country.

Before the team can screen the films, it must receive permission from the distributors because it’s not free to screen films for public performances.

Distributors handle all of the arrangements.

Then, the screening committee watches one film a week and are usually done by mid-September, Singer said. The process is very democratic, with the committee voting on the final films and the highest-voted films are featured.

After the screening and selection process is complete, Singer said advertising and program planning is the next

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group embarked on a 16-week journey of discovery that included team building, relationship and leadership development, presentation skills and working with instructors and mentors from the ASU Communications Learning Lab. The journey culminates with Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars where the teens will share their stories of inspiration. In addition to crowning the clubs’ 2019 Youth of the Year, the evening will honor Bob Bove of Jiffy Lube and his many years of service to the community. All proceeds raised support programming for the 10,000plus kids who are members of the 13 clubs across metro Phoenix and the West Valley.

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February 14, 2019

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Registration for the Girl Scouts — Arizona Cactus Pine-Council 2019 summer camps is open for its four camp locations: The Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain (Phoenix), Camp Maripai (Prescott), Shadow Rim Ranch (Payson) and Willow Springs (Prescott).

Each camp has special offerings, along with the traditional camp activities, to accommodate the diverse interests of every girl.

“Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors,” said Tamara Woodbury, the council’s chief executive officer.

“Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and enjoy nature. However, girls who attend Girl Scout camp have plenty of opportunities to create their own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and build self-confidence — whether with a Girl Scout troop, independently or with friends and family. All our camps provide girls with opportunities for adventure — in an environment where they can be their true selves. Not only are our camps affordable, but we welcome all girls, K-12, regardless of whether they are currently a Girl Scout.”

The program focus of each of the four camps is as follows: The Parsons Leadership Center, Phoenix, an $18 million state-of-theart urban camp with sessions for day and overnight campers. The programs include STEM-related activities, archery, swimming, arts and crafts and fieldtrips.

Camp Maripai, Prescott, offers a traditional camp experience like archery and canoeing along with horsemanship programs for beginners through advanced riders.

Shadow Rim Ranch, Payson, offers outdoor adventures such as hiking and canoeing trip and travel sessions, plus outdoor cooking, zip-lining and archery.

Willow Springs, Prescott, emphasizes artistic endeavors like ceramics, fashion and theater, as well as hiking, archery, a ropes challenge course and aviation.

All four camps offer sessions that vary in length, from weekend family camp and day camp, to overnight camps and three-week quests. Summer camp begins the week of June 2 and runs for nine weeks, with the last camp week starting in late July.

Registration offers tiered pricing and financial assistance. Girls who are not Girl Scouts are welcome to register. To sign up, visit girlscoutsaz.org/camp.

Open houses will be held at each camp: The Parsons Leadership Center: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at 1611 E. Dobbins Road, Phoenix Shadow Rim Ranch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 26, at 530 N. Shadow Rim Road, Payson Camp Maripai: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 201 E. Marapai Road, Prescott Willow Springs: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Business Briefcase

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Hello, readers, and greetings to you!

It’s another week here at the Briefcase, so I have three new mentions for you.

Because I don’t have details on an abundance of happenings this week, we should get in and get out pretty quickly. No chamber events this time –– though I’m sure they will be back –– but I do have details on a new variety store, a small convenience store and some cool recognition for a dentistry practice. But that’s just the surface; here are the details!

First, Dollar General opened a story at 13639 W. Glendale Avenue, just east of Luke Air Force Base. An affordable option for consumers and shoppers, this variety store needs no introduction. But alas, I’ll continue: the popular franchise offers everything from food to cleaning supplies, clothing, health/ beauty products and household goods – plus, there are seasonal options.

Aside from offering a new shopping

option, a company press release shows a standard Dollar General store hires between six and 10 employees. For hiring opportunities or more information on the nationwide chain’s offerings, visit dollargeneral.com.

“Dollar General is committed to delivering a pleasant shopping experience that includes a convenient location, a wide assortment of merchandise and great prices on quality products,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development.

“We hope our area customers will enjoy shopping at Dollar General’s new location.”

Moving along, Delta Dental of Arizona has been, for the fourth consecutive year, certified a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. Considered to be prestigious in the industry, the designation honors Delta Dental’s customer service and support strengths.

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“We truly care about our customers and strive to make their experience as seamless as possible when they reach out to us for assistance,” said Jeanette Watte, director of customer service at Delta Dental of Ar-

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“Our knowledgeable team is prepared to provide the most effective and efficient service so that resolution for a customer is found on their first call.”

BenchmarkPortal CEO Bruce Belfiore added, “Maintaining high levels of excellence in the center over a period of years is a wonderful testimony to the contact center management team, the frontline agents – as well as senior

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managers, who support and encourage this excellence.

“Delta Dental of Arizona’s contact center professionals have shown exceptional dedication and results, for which I commend them.”

For more information on Delta Dental of Arizona –– at 5656 W. Talavi Boulevard –– visit deltadentalaz.com.

To round out quickly, Ayala’s Mini Market is open at 6601 W. Bethany Home Road, Suite 6. The small convenience store offers groceries and money transfers, and also serves as a smoke shop. For more information, call 623234-3348.

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February 14, 2019

Midwestern University’s eye institute hosts spring designer show

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Midwestern University holds its annual Spring Designer Eyewear Show March 7 at the Glendale campus. (Photo courtesy Midwestern University)

The community is invited to visit the state-of-the-art Midwestern University Eye Institute at 5865 W. Utopia Road in Glendale on Thursday, March 7, for the university’s Spring Designer Eyewear Show.

Glasses and sunglasses frames designed by Gucci, Chesterfield, Saks Fifth Avenue and Carrera will be discounted up to 30 percent off of retail prices. Designer frames will be on display at the Eye Institute’s Vision Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment for an eye exam, call 623-537-6000. Outside eyeglass prescriptions are accepted.

Visitors are also encouraged to donate used glasses to the Eye Institute.

The donated glasses will be refurbished and distributed by Arizona College of Optometry faculty and students on medical missions to nations like Guatemala and Mexico.

The 33,300-square-foot Eye Institute offers vision care for the entire family with affordable rates. Most vision insurance plans are accepted. Services available at the Eye Institute include comprehensive eye exams, glasses and contact lenses, ocular disease management, ophthalmology, sports vision training, visual rehabilitation services, pediatric care, vision therapy and ocular prosthetics.

For more information, visit midwestern.edu or call 623-572-3215.

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The Glendale Star

February 14, 2019

West-MEC workshop focuses on career transitions

BY KYLE BACKER

Glendale Star Contributing Writer

Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) –– a public career technical education district –– will host Hans Meeder, president of the National Center for College and Career Transitions, from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21, for a workshop on Career Connected Learning.

The workshop will be held at WestMEC, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale.

“Our collective hope is that all students will one day enjoy economic independence,” said West-MEC Assistant Superintendent of Adult Education and Professional Development John Mulcahy.

“The path to such is an educational system that ensures that all students learn the skills they need for the careers they want. This requires ongoing collaboration between employers and educators.”

Career Connected Learning is centered on the concept that K-12, postsecondary, and business institutions should collaborate together rather than operate in silos. More than work training, Career Connected Learning readies students with life skills through a variety of strategies, such as career and technical education, career academies, career pathways, career development, employer work-based learning, and STEM education.

Hans Meeder is president of the National Center for College and Career Transitions. (Photo courtesy Hans Meeder)

Meeder, a nationally recognized expert and published author on the topic, will share the latest relevant data and promising innovations during a fast-moving workshop at West-MEC. Through presentations and interactive discussion, participants will develop a deeper sense about how they, as local leaders from business, education and the broader community, can help facilitate regional and statewide conversation about the future of Career Connected Learning in Arizona.

Why Career Connected Learning Matters 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 21 West-MEC, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale Register at bit.ly/WMPDccl or at west-mec.edu

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February 1, 2019 Dale Stryker 6801 W. Wanda Lynn Lane Peoria (Glendale), AZ 85382 Subject: Notice of Violation & Public Hearing, Imminently unsafe structure; 6801 W. Wanda Lynn Lane, Peoria (Glendale), AZ 85382 Book-Map-Parcel: 200-52-450 Legal Description: Lot 564, GRANDA ESTATES, UNIT SEVEN, according to the plat of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, in Book 142 of Maps, page 48, records of Maricopa County, Arizona.

Dear Mr. Stryker; On March 27, 2018, the Glendale Police Department requested assistance from the Building Safety division due to what they believed were unsafe conditions associated with the property address of 6801 W. Wanda Lynn Lane.

Upon reviewing the conditions at this property, we found that the structures were unsecured and an attractive nuisance. Individuals were living in structures that were not intended to be used as dwellings and a make shift restroom had been constructed outdoors. The structure and site were determined to be imminently unsafe and an attractive nuisance. The building was posted as Unsafe to Occupy, Do not enter on March 28, 2018 and the notice was recorded with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

Since the initial date of our site visit with the Glendale PD, we have had numerous complaints from neighbors of standing water and accumulated trash in the rear yard.

Please note that this is not a complete list as access to portions of the interior and exterior of the buildings were not possible at the time of this investigation. A complete evaluation of the structure will be required to identify all remaining deficiencies prior to submitting construction documents for review.

These conditions are considered imminently unsafe, per International Building Code (IBC) sections 116.3.1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20. These conditions are a nuisance and must be immediately abated, either by repair or demolition, as required by IBC section 116.5.2.2.

Due to the hazards, as well as the lack of action taken by the property owner to abate the hazards, the City has scheduled a public hearing for March 7, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in room B3 at 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale Arizona 85301.

The room is located on the basement level of the Glendale City Hall Building below the council chambers. Free parking is located in the adjacent parking garage.

At this hearing you, as the property owner, will be required to show just cause as to why action has not been taken, what action you intend to take to abate the hazards and when the work will be completed. Please be prepared to submit any relevant evidence to the hearing officer for review including estimates or bills. The City of Glendale will be seeking approval to move forward with the demolition of the structures as well as the removal of any improvements on the property.

If you will be represented by an attorney at these proceedings you are required to notify Mr. Juris, in writing, of such representation and their contact information no later than 5:00 P.M. February 22, 2019. Failure to do so will result in the rescheduling of the hearing at your cost.

Note: you, the property owner, are responsible for the costs of this appeal and all costs incurred by the City as part of this enforcement action. The City of Glendale has the authority to repair or demolish the structure(s), as outlined in IBC section 116.5.2.4.4, if the aforementioned items are not addressed. All costs that are incurred by the City of Glendale, in relation to the abatement process, are the sole responsibility of the property owner and are due upon receipt.

February 14, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids shall be either mailed to the City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, or hand-delivered to the Engineering Department office, third floor, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, for furnishing all plant, material, equipment and labor, and to complete construction of: PROJECT NO. 161718 - 91ST AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. The project’s scope of work includes construction of a right turn lane into the Yellow parking lot just south of the intersection of 91st Avenue and Maryland Avenue, on the west side. The project will also construct sidewalk along the parking lot and relocate and modify an existing traffic signal and the striping/signage for the Maryland Avenue intersection.

Bids must be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Glendale no later than 1:30 p.m., February 26, 2019. Any bid received after that time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Engineering Department Conference Room, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona.

A NON-Mandatory prebid conference will be held on February 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m, in the Engineering Department Conference Room 3A, City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Bidders, contractors, and other interested parties are invited to attend this conference which will be conducted by the Owner and Engineer to answer any questions.

Plans, specifications and contract documents may be examined, and copies may be obtained at City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. A nonrefundable charge of $15 hard copy or $8 electronic format (CD) shall be paid for each set of plans and specifications issued from this office.

Each bid shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, and shall be set forth and submitted on the BID DOCUMENTS included with the project specifications book. The BID DOCUMENTS may be removed from the project specifications book and submitted independently of such book. Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guarantee, in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of bid, made payable to the order of the City of Glendale, Arizona, to ensure that the successful bidder will enter into the contract if awarded to him and submit the required Certificate of Insurance, Payment Bond and Performance Bond. All proposal guarantees, except those of the three lowest qualified bidders, will be returned immediately following the opening and checking of proposals. The proposal guarantees of the three lowest qualified bidders will be returned immediately after the contract documents have been executed by the successful bidder. The proposal guarantee shall be declared forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses to enter into said contract or submit the Certificate of Insurance, Payment Bond and Performance Bond after being requested to do so by the City of Glendale, Arizona.

The City of Glendale reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in a bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of fifty (50) days after opening and reading of the bids.

The City of Glendale is an equal opportunity employer and minority business enterprises and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids.

The structure may not be occupied until a new Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Until a new Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, it is illegal for any persons to occupy, use or enter the building, for any reason, except to abate the hazards per IBC section 116.5.2.4.

Published:February 7 and 14, 2019 The Glendale Star / 18438

To obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy it will be necessary to provide a complete set of architectural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical plans to verify compliance with the City’s adopted codes. Please note that building permits will be required to make the corrections listed above, no work may occur until a valid permit has been issued and posted on site.

PUBLIC NOTICE

You have the right to appeal this notice per IBC 116.6. All appeals must be filed with the Building Official, in writing, no later than 5:00 P.M. February 21, 2019. The appeal may be delivered or mailed to the City of Glendale, Building Safety Department, 5850 W. Glendale, AZ 85301 and marked to the attention of Robert Juris, Building Inspector Specialist, Abatement. You may also email the appeal to Mr. Juris at; rjuris@glendaleaz.com. It is highly recommended that you confirm that we have received this documentation by contacting Mr. Juris at the phone number listed below. Please note that all costs associated with this appeal and or hearing process are the property owner’s responsibility.

PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, on City of Glendale Community Housing’s Agency Plan is available for public review and comment. In compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Agency Plan outlines the Division’s goals and objectives for the Public Housing and Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs.

You are hereby notified that, if you choose to sell, transfer, lease or disposed of your property, before all repairs have been made, you are required to comply with International Property Maintenance Code section 107.6. The section states:

The Plan and all related documents are available for review through the end of business on March 21, 2019, at the Glendale Community Housing Office located at 6842 North 61st Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

[A] 107.6 Transfer of ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation have been complied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the codeofficial and shall furnish to the code official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or notice of violation.

Please note that the City of Glendale has the authority to repair or demolish the structure, as outlined in IBC section 116.5.2.4.4 if the aforementioned items are not addressed. All costs associated with this process, not limited to construction, demolition, staff time and legal costs, are the responsibility of the owner and may be assessed as a lien on the real property.

Submit all written comments by the close of business March 21, 2019, to Erin Cullum, Housing Program Manager, City of Glendale Community Housing Division, 6842 North 61st Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.

A Public Hearing will be held during the Glendale Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on March 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Glendale City Hall, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Room B-3, Glendale, AZ 85301. Comments on the Capital Fund Program are also welcome during the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to attend.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (623) 930-3172 or rjuris@glendaleaz.com .

City facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please call (623) 930-3670 at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the AZ Relay Service number 711.

Sincerely,

If you have any questions, please call Erin Cullum at (623) 930-3702;

Robert Juris Building Inspector Specialist Abatement City of Glendale Building Safety Department

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CC: Stephen Dudley, Building Official Tom Paradise, Building Safety Administrator Charles Jenkins, Fire Marshal Ed Ghahreman, Senior Building Inspector Mark Ptashkin, Building Inspection Supervisor Justine Cornelius, Building Safety Administrator Jim Gruber, Chief Deputy City Attorney Brenda Sazonova, Glendale PD Publish The Glendale Star / February 14 & 21, 2019 /18574

Published in The Glendale Star February 7 and 14, 2019. / 18440

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Glendale has used fire pumpers for sale through Firetec.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Sale: 2004 Spcon Motorcycle Vin #4K7S813524C017495 said Motorcycle will be Auctioned off 5 Days after Notice if not Paid in full- Balance of $4,317.77 from Daniel Adam Christian Jenkins. Published: Glendale Star Feb. 14, 2019. / 18510

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PUBLIC NOTICE In compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) October 24, 2013, Federal Register Vol. 78, Number 206, Public Housing Capital Fund Final Rule, on December 30, 2016, the City of Glendale Community Housing’s Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan for FY 2019 – FY 2023 is available for public review and comment. The Capital Fund Program provides financial assistance to public housing agencies to make improvements to existing public housing units and grounds.

The Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan for FY 2019 – FY 2023 will be available for review through the end of business on March 21, 2019, at the Glendale Community Housing Administrative Office located at 6842 North 61 st Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m., Monday-Friday.

Submit all written comments by the close of business March 21, 2019, to Karen Mofford, Housing Supervisor, City of Glendale Community Housing Division, 6842 North 61 st Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.

A Public Hearing will be held during the Glendale Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on March 21, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at Glendale City Hall, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Room B-3, Glendale, AZ 85301. Comments on the CHD Agency Plan are also welcome during the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to attend.

City facilities are wheelchair accessible. Please call (623) 930-3670 at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the AZ Relay Service number 711.

If you have any questions, please call Karen Mofford at 623-930-3719.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids shall be either mailed to the City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, or hand-delivered to the Engineering Department office, third floor, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, for furnishing all plant, material, equipment and labor, and to complete construction of: PROJECT NO. 181922 ELECTRONIC WAYFINDING LANE CONTROL SIGNS. Install lane control signs, including conduit sign foundations, pull boxes, and controllers.

NOTE that this project must be completed prior to the start of the 2019/20 football season. Bids must be received by the Engineering Department of the City of Glendale no later than 1:30 P.M., MARCH 5, 2019. Any bid received after that time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Engineering Department Conference Room, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. A prebid conference will be held on FEBRUARY 25, 2019, at 1:30 P.M., in the Engineering Department Conference Room, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Bidders, contractors, and other interested parties are invited to attend this conference which will be conducted by the Owner and Engineer to answer any questions. Plans, specifications and contract documents may be examined, and copies may be obtained at City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. A nonrefundable charge of $25 for hard copy set or $8 electronic format (CD) shall be paid for each set of plans and specifications issued from this office. Each bid shall be in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, and shall be set forth and submitted on the BID DOCUMENTS included with the project specifications book. The BID DOCUMENTS may be removed from the project specifications book and submitted independently of such book. Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guarantee, in the form of a certified or cashier's check or bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of bid, made payable to the order of the City of Glendale, Arizona, to ensure that the successful bidder will enter into the contract if awarded to him and submit the required Certificate of Insurance, Payment Bond and Performance Bond. All proposal guarantees, except those of the three lowest qualified bidders, will be returned immediately following the opening and checking of proposals.

The proposal guarantees of the three lowest qualified bidders will be returned immediately after the contract documents have been executed by the successful bidder. The proposal guarantee shall be declared forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses to enter into said contract or submit the Certificate of Insurance, Payment Bond and Performance Bond after being requested to do so by the City of Glendale, Arizona.

The City of Glendale reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality or irregularity in a bid. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of fifty (50) days after opening and reading of the bids. The City of Glendale is an equal opportunity employer and minority business enterprises and women's business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Published: FEBRUARY 14 AND 21, 2019 The Glendale Star / 18576

Craig E. Collins (#004438) CRAIG COLLINS LAW OFFICE, L.L.C. 13912 W. Stardust Blvd. #100 Sun City West, AZ 85375 (623) 977-7267 craig@heritagepalms.com Attorney for Personal Representative IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) No. PB 2019-071018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF TI-lE ESTATE OF ELAINE R. BILLINGS, Deceased NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate arc required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative at the offices of CRAIG COLLINS, ESQ., 13912 W. Stardust Blvd. # 100, Sun 17 City West, Arizona 85375. DATED this 17th day of January, 2019. Eric R. Kling Personal Representative. Published: Glendale Star, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18519

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION ENTITY INFORMATION ENTITY NAME: MINISTRIES CENTRO CRISTIANO EL CAMINO ENTITY ID: 1931545 ENTITY TYPE: Domestic Nonprofit Corporation EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/14/2019 CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Worship CORPORATION WILL HAVE MEMBERS: NO CORPORATION WILL NOT HAVE MEMBERS: YES STATUTORY AGENT INFORMATION STATUTORY AGENT NAME: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: LAST KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS: 7007 N 32ND AVE PHOENIX AZ 85051 PRINCIPAL INFORMATION Chairman of the Board of Directors: FELIPE SANCHEZ, 8595 N 71ST AVE LOT # 78 PHOENIX, AZ 85301 - Date of Taking Office: Director: ANA SANCHEZ 8595 N 71ST AVE LOT # 78 PHOENIX, AZ 85301 -- STATUTORY AGENT: FELIPE SANCHEZ, 8595 N 71ST AVE LOT # 78 PHOENIX, AZ 85301 Incorporator: FELIPE SANCHEZ, 8595 N 71ST AVE LOT # 78 PHOENIX, AZ 85301 - Date of Taking Office: SIGNATURE Incorporator: FELIPE SANCHEZ/12-19-18 Published: GLENDALE STAR Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18325

PETER VAN CAMP (Bar No. 6990) VAN CAMP AND LEONARD 7014 North 55th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Tel: 623-931-9259 Fax: 623-931-9250 peter@vcl.legal Attorney for Personal Representative IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNT OF MARICOPA PB2019-000723 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of ELVIRA ELENA ONOFREY, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 7014 N 55TH AVE, GLENDALE AZ 85301.

DATED 1/23/2019 /s/ Jeffery Onofrey CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE /s/ Michael Onofrey CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Peter Van Camp VAN CAMP AND LEONARD Attorney for Petitioner 7014 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301 PUBLISHED: Glendale Star Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2019/ 18517

PUBLIC NOTICE Craig E. Collins (#004438) CRAIG COLLINS LAW OFFICE, L.L.C. 13912 W. Stardust Blvd. #100 Sun City West, AZ 85375 (623) 977-7267 craig@heritagepalms.com Attorney for Personal Representative IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ) No. PB 2019-070996 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF TI-lE ESTATE Of BETTY LOU KELLY, Deceased NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate arc required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative at the offices of CRAIG COLLINS, ESQ., 13912 W. Stardust Blvd. # 100, Sun 17 City West, Arizona 85375. DATED this 17th day of January, 2019. Eric R. Kling Personal Representative. Published: Glendale Star, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18324

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon City right-of-way along Solano Drive from 60th Avenue to 61st Avenue. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this right-of-way since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens.

Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance.

The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its February 26, 2019 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301.

Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/.

The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301.

Glendale Star – Publication February 7 and 14, 2019. / 18434

PUBLIC NOTICE Allison L. Kierman (SBN 024414) KIERMAN LAW PLC 14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Ste. 1000 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Phone: (480) 719-7333 Email: akierman@kiermanlaw.com Counsel for Personal Representative IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of MARY MOYER LINEHAN, Deceased. No. PB2019-051404 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate that: Maura E. Heise has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate. Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred.

Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Maura E. Heise, care of Allison L. Kierman, Kierman Law PLC, 14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Ste. 1000, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260.

DATED this 25 day of January, 2019. KIERMAN LAW PLC By: ALLISON L. KIERMAN 14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard Ste. 1000 Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Counsel for Personal Representative. Published: Glendale Star, FEb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18322

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: CHET KEIZER CONSULTANCY, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15433 W CORRINE DR, SURPRISE, AZ, 85379, The name of the Statutory Agent is: LEGALINC CORPORATE SERVICES INC. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER, CHESTER KEIZER Published PUB DATES 3x 2019 / 18582

In accordance with federal statute 34 CFR § 300.624, this serves as a public notice that Glendale Elementary School District #40 will be destroying the records of students who left the district or exited services in the 2013/2014 school year. Special Education records are destroyed five (5) years after a student has been withdrawn, transferred, graduated, or exited from special education services at the district. If you are a parent or student who needs a copy of these records for any reason, i.e. Social Security benefits, please contact the Special Education Department at (623) 237-7148 prior to May 31, 2019. Publish: Glendale Star, Feb. 14, 2019 / 18530 Attention all residents of Glendale Elementary School District with students who are home-schooled or parent privately placed: If you have any concerns that your child requires special education services or your child has a current IEP, please contact the Special Education department at (623) 237-7148 for information. We will be holding a meeting, as well, on February 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM at our district office for further information. Our office is located at 7301 N. 58th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301. Publish: Glendale Star, Feb. 14, 2019 / 18529 CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale auctions surplus City property on a biweekly basis at Sierra Auctions and City Vehicles monthly at Westerns Sales Management. For further information, visit the Sierra Auction website www.sierraauction.com and Western Sales Management website https://wsmauctioneers.com/ Publish: Glendale Star, Feb. 14, 2019 / 18573

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: ABSOLUT BARTENDING LLC II The address of the registered office is: 18369 W RimRock St SURPRISE, AZ 85388 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Laken Deal III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Member, Laken Deal 18369 W RimRock St SURPRISE, AZ 85388; Organizer Legalzoom.com, Inc. 101 N Brand Blvd., 11th Floor, GLENDALE, CA, 91203 . Published Glendale Star Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2019 / 18110 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: HICKLIN & CO LLC II The address of the registered office is: 3030 N Hayden Rd,, 29, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 The name of the Statutory Agent is: HICKLIN & CO III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER/ORGANIZER: MARGARET HICKLIN 3030 N Hayden Rd,, 29, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251 Published Glendale Star, Jan 31, Feb. 7, 14 2019 / 18105 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: ARETE INSPECTION SERVICES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 1565 S Monterey St. Gilbert AZ 85233. The name of the Statutory Agent is: Frank R. Poggi, III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MANAGERS/ORGANIZERS Frank R. Poggi 1565 S Monterey St. Gilbert AZ 85233. Published Glendale Star, Feb 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18353 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: AZ PRIME INVESTMENTS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 17417 N 59TH LN, GLENDALE, AZ 85308 The name of the Statutory Agent is: MAKKI AL HUSSAINI III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MANAGERS/ORGANIZER MAKKI AL HUSSAINI 17417 N 59TH LN, GLENDALE, AZ 8530 Published Glendale Star, Feb 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18393

PETER VAN CAMP (Bar No. 6990) VAN CAMP AND LEONARD 7014 North 55th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Tel: 623-931-9259 Fax: 623-931-9250 peter@vcl.legal Attorney for Personal Representative IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNT OF MARICOPA PB2019-000076 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD L. PIERCE, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to prese nt their claims within four months after the date for the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned Personal Representative. 7014 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301 DATED 1/23/2019 /s/ Karen Lynn Pierce Karen Lynn Pierce Peter Van Camp VAN CAMP AND LEONARD Attorney for Petitioner 7014 N. 55th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301 PUBLISHED: Glendale Star Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2019/ 18518

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EMPLOYMENT Varsity Facility Services is hiring for Part-Time and Full Time Janitorial positions for Offices in the City of Glendale.

Applicants must have some janitorial experience, must be dependable and able to communicate with client and supervisor.

Applicants must have reliable transportation, must be authorized to work in the United States and pass Background Check.

If you are interested and would like to apply come to our office 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday thru Friday.

Varsity está solicitando personas para limpieza de oficinas en la Cuidad de Glendale.

Los solicitantes deben tener alguna experiencia de limpieza, ser confiable y capaz de comunicarse con el cliente y supervisor, deben tener transportación confiable. Deben pasar una verificación de antecedentes, y ser autorizados a trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

Aplique en persona al 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345.

Llegar a saber Varsity -- visite

The Glendale Star 7122 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

623.842.6000 Deadlines

Classifieds: Friday 10am for the following Thursday publication.

Business & Service Directory, Legals and Life Events Thursday at Noon for the following Thursday publication.

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AUTOS -FOR SALE

AUTOS -FOR SALE

AUTOS -FOR SALE

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(623)931-7731

2015 GMC YUKON SLE LOADED GRAY 193997A $31995 www.SandersonFord.com.

1-800-601-1908

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1-800-601-1908

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1-800-601-1908

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1-800-601-1908

2015 DODGE CHALLENGER CPE STX LOADED BLUE 188557A $18995 www.SandersonFord.com.

1-800-601-1908

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING! FOR BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING At PEORIA SPORTS COMPLEX 16101 N 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382 H Full & Part-Time Hours H H No Experience Needed H H Fun Job with Flexible Hours! H

Attend our Job Fairs at Peoria Sports Complex

January 12 • January 26 February 2 • February 15 10 am - 2 pm Send Resume to: Schedule.estaff@gmail.com or call 480-733-3883 for more information

EMPLOYMENT

VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

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AUTOS -FOR SALE 2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LE LOADED GRAY 186896B $21995 www.SandersonFord.com.

1-800-601-1908 2014 FORD MUSTANG COUPE V6 LOADED BLACK 180492A $16995 www.SandersonFord.com.

1-800-601-1908 2017 FORD TRANSIT CARGO VAN WHITE 28952 $21995 www.SandersonFord.com.

1-800-601-1908

AUTOS -FOR SALE SELLING CARS MADE SIMPLE Autos, RVs, Boats & Golf Carts, I Will Sell It All!

Must have reliable transportation We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

S O L D

EMPLOYMENT

I will Sell Your Vehicle For As Little As $50!

RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST

• Car Wash • Photo Shoot • Online Advertisement on Multiple Websites!

• Handle Phone Calls • I Come to You • No Charge Until the Vehicle Sells

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II – F/T, with benefits. $18.6121.00 p/h DOE. Perform major and minor repairs on all golf course equipment. Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects. Adjust and sharpen reel mowers and tractors daily, adjust height of cut. May order equipment parts, must maintain accurate records, 2yrs exp in general maintenance and mechanical repair of golf equip. Prefer applicants with golf course experience. For more info visit our website below. Must provide a 39-month DMV at time of application.

NELSON’S AUTO SELLING SERVICE Call Nelson at 623-235-7999

LANDSCAPERS - $11.25 p/h - Manual labor. Previous landscape experience a plus. Must be able to work M-F, some OT and MUST have a valid AZ driver's license with a good driving record.

It's Garage Sale Season!

Place Your Ad Today.

623-842-6000

The above positions include golf when availability is open.

All positions must be able to communicate in English.

Apply M-F, 8-3, at 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375. Fax 623-544-6124 or apply online at hrsearch@rcscw.com For more info on open jobs visit www.suncitywest.com (Association) All positions are open until filled. EOE

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS

LAND FOR SALE 10 Acres Power, water, natural gas available. $79,000 556th Ave, Tonopah AZ. Owner will carry for 3 years at low 7% 602-618-1159 www.firstbuyusa.com

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WANTED TO BUY

Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201

READER NOTICE:

Arizona Registrar of Contractors Advertising by Contractors In any advertising for services, performed by licensed con-tractors, the following guidelines may be useful to prevent false and misleading advertisements. * Any advertisement, including the name of the business, should not imply the name of a building trade or craft for which the contractor is not duly licensed. * Advertisements, including the name of the business, should not imply that you can perform work outside the scope of work allowed under your license. * Commercial and residential contracting are regulated separately, and therefore the license should be appropriate for the work you are promoting. * All advertising, including websites, letterheads, business cards, fixed signs, mobile signs, other business forms and doc-uments and radio and television commercials used in the con-duct of business under your license should include the license number and the company name under which you are licensed. Written forms of advertising should include “ROC” preceding any license number.

Referencing the ROC on Websites Internet websites referencing the Arizona Registrar of Con-tractors are requested to include hypertext links to https://roc.az.gov, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors’ website.

Advertising by unlicensed contractors Contracting or Ad-vertising Without a License is a Crime.

Source https://roc.az.gov/contracts

EDUCATION

HOMES FOR RENT

YOU DO IT TO

Enjoy stress-free living at Luke AFB today!

IMPROVE

YOUR LIFE

2, 3 & 4-bedroom homes to all qualified applicants.

Utilities included • Pet friendly Exceptional amenities

Schedule a tour today!

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866.272.7341

(602) 639-4263

Phoenix campus: 9801 North Metro Parkway East

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EDUCATION

Prepare for Your GED® Test on Our Dime Call 602-734-2510 or visit GEDatNoCost.com GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and is administered exclusively by GED Testing Service LLC under license. This material is not endorsed or approved by ACE or GED Testing Service.

APTS/CONDOS FOR RENT TANNER TERRACE APARTMENTS A Non-Smoking Facility 7138 N. 45th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ALL ONE BEDROOMS Subsidized Section 8-202 62 years old And Mobility Impaired Persons Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

623-939-9447

TANNER TERRAZA APARTAMENTOS Un complejo residencial para no fumadores 7138 N. Avenida 45 Glendale, AZ 85301

AHORA ACEPTAMOS APLICACIONES 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

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MORTGAGE SPECIALIST Whether you’re looking to purchase or refinance, we have loan options available to help suit your needs.

And we will come to you!

Mortgage Advisor NMLS-215113

D: (602) 677-2112

joseph.rath@financeofamerica.com FOAmortgage.com/jrath

14245 W Grand Avenue | Suite 2 | Surprise, AZ 85374 This is not a commitment to lend. rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Subject to qualification. ©2018 Finance of America Mortgage LLC is licensed nationwide | | NMLS ID #1071 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) | 300 Welsh Road, Building 5, Horsham, PA 19044 | (800) 355-5626 | AZ Mortgage Banker License #0910184 | Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act | Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee #15499 | Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee | Kansas Licensed Mortgage Company | Licensed by the N.J. Department of Banking and Insurance | Licensed Mortgage Banker -- NYS Banking Department | Rhode Island Licensed Lender

Advertising Sales Representative Full-Time Position

Times Media Group, an Arizona-grown, locally owned print and digital media company, is seeking an experienced Multi-media Advertising Sales Representative. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced sales professional who is willing to offer solutions to drive company revenue.

Compensation: Competitive Base Pay Plus Commissions Benefits: 401(k), Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Responsibilities: Present and sell company products and services to new and existing customers Prospect and contact potential clients Reach agreed-upon sales targets by the deadline Set follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of latest developments Create sales material to present to customers Qualifications: Previous experience in print and digital sales Familiarity with CRM platforms Ability to build rapport with clients Strong negotiation skills Deadline and detail-oriented Compensation: • Competitive Base Pay + Commission • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits • 401(k) • Mileage Reimbursement • Paid Vacations and Holidays

HOMES FOR SALE

Joe Rath

EMPLOYMENT

Your newspaper.

Your community.

Your planet.

Please recycle me.

Please send resume to suzanne@times publications.com

HIRING?

Place your Ad with Us! 480-898-6465

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623.842.6000 6000 BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Classifieds Work!

Glendale Star Peoria Times Contact us today to place your Classified ad!

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Garage Sales!

Holiday Events Email us: class@times publications.com

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623-842-6000

AIR CONDITIONING

AC-HEAT-PLUMBING

FREE ESTIMATES! FREE DIAGNOSIS!

ROC #156315, ROC #285317

OPEN 24/7/265

CONCRETE / MASONRY

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

HANDYMAN

Want new flooring but on a budget?

Prefer a female installer?

Licensed. Bonded. Insured

Charity’s Construction LLC

Office 623-872-7622

928-242-2112

DOORS

PAINTING

SECURITY EXTERIOR

250

$

TOTAL PACKAGE Locks & Installed

One Call Can Fix It All!

SPECIAL

Family Owned & Operated 30 Years

Houses start at

$

1,500

(623) 244-5199

Plumbing Experts

APPLIANCE SERVICES

Appliance Repair 4 Less 25% OF Repair La F bo

r We Repair: • Refrigerators • Freezers • Icemakers • Dryers • Washers • Ovens • Ranges • Stoves • Dishwashers • and much more

Brands We Service: • Sub-Zero • Whirlpool • GE • Maytag • Amana • Kitchen Aide • LG • Samsung

Doubles & 8 ft doors starting at $

650

TOP QUALITY Int & Ext Painting

FREE ESTIMATES! We Beat Any Licensed Contractor’s Price!

Licensed / Bonded / Insured / #234028

Water Heaters • Faucets • Toilets Filtration & R.O. Drywall Painting/Texture Electrical Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs • Drain Cleaning Sewer Cameras • Bathroom Remodel/Update Plus Much More!

FREE ESTIMATES

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

623-486-5777

623-221-7911 dinospainting.com

LOCKSMITH

PERSONAL SERVICES

Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience

THE PLACE OF SPIRITUAL WISDOM

623-299-7111

Check OUR website for all major brands

12630 N. 103rd Avenue Sun City Prof. Bldg., Suite 244 • Sun City, AZ 85351

appliancerepair4less.biz

623-208-4613 Family Owned & Operated Same Day Service Free Trip Charge with Repair

PROMPT, QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SINCE 1978

AUTO SERVICES

• Locks Rekeyed • Commercial Locks • Deadbolts • Auto Locks, Keys & Transponders • Safes • Security Products

602.956.7299

3942 E. Campbell, Phoenix, AZ 85018 After hours call 602.956.7299

HIRING?

Place your Ad with Us! 623-842-6000

FLOORING

Insured

623-583-1330 Psychics • Mystics Mediums

Reiki and Holistic Wellness Practitioners Private Sessions Metaphysical

Classes and Events Aura Photos Appointments suggested, walk-ins welcome

ROC#289851

www.ampmhomeservices.com

theplaceofspiritualwisdom.com

*Not a Licensed Contractor

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

MARINE SERVICES

SPORTS CENTER • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

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623-937-9233

124054 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale www.sportscentermarine.com

623.842.6000 MARINE SERVICES

PLUMBING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

50 Years Of Guaranteed Service

Largest Parts And Accessories 100s Of Used Boats And Motors www.valleymarinearizona.com 53rd & Glendale Ave.

623-931-9159

PLUMBING

Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES Michael Kite

602-329-2790 “Licensed, bonded and insured” ROC #267604

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Compassionate Home and Pet Care When You Can’t Be There

• Home Watch • Pet Watch • Vacation Rental Turnover Service

602-881-6610

www.pamperedpetsandproperty.com Bonded and Insured

POOL SERVICES

REMODELING

AE&Sons

G & G DESIGN and REMODELING

All Complete Pool Remodeling

• ROOM ADDITIONS • PATIO COVERS • KITCHENS & BATHS • FREE ESTIMATES

Pools Plastering Co. LLC

Plastering, re-plaster & pebbles All types of custom plastering Dive-to-play pool conversion We accept credit cards

FALL SPECIALS

www.aeandsons.com

623-418-9941 602-252-2125 Ofc. 602-505-8066 Cell Se Habla Espanõl

623-332-0672 www.GGDesignRemodeling.com

Licensed * Bonded * Insured ROC #271402

LANDSCAPING

ROOFING

VICTOR’S LANDSCAPING INC.

SUN LAND ROOFING

Providing Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Services Since 1999 Other Services • Stump Grinding • Deep Root Fertilization • Lawn Aeration • Pre & Post Emergent • Irrigation Inspection & Repair

Free Estimates 602-439-5192

Discount Code GS2019 $ 20 Off Any Service*

Construction • Landscape Installation • Landscape Renovations • Irrigation Installations • Boulders • Gravel • Pavers • Flagstone • Artificial Turf • Sod • BBQ • Lighting

ROOFING

AZ’ S BEST ROOFING

Your leaks stop here!

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching, & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES

Serving all types of roofing Tiles & Shingles Repair * Installation * Re-Roofing Clean, Prompt, Friendly and Professional Service FREE Estimates and Very Competitive Prices

30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded ROC 286561

623-522-9322

WWW.VICTORSLANDSCAPING.COM

*New clients only. Not valid with any other coupons or specials. Services over $100 only.

250 off

$

a total bathroom remodel

BOBBIE ISOM OWNER DESIGNER CONTRACTOR

includes FREE in-home consultation

CABINETS • QUARTZ • GRANITE • DECO’S WOOD • TILE • VINYL • CARPET professional installation available

HOME XPRESSIONS LLC 623.792.7366 With coupon. Not valid with other offers. Expires 3/31/19.

ROC#310885

Visit Our Showroom For The Most Current Styles & Colors

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High Quality Experts 22 Years Experience

Check out the Business & Service Directory!

Call 623-842-6000 PAINTING

If your house ready for a makeover?

Building your dream house?

We can help!

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

• Replacement windows • New construction windows • Multi-slide - Bi-folding doors • Entry, french and patio doors • Barn doors & hardware • Interior doors and trim • Window covering and shutters

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

Stop by our new showroom: 4454 E. Thomas Road

602-471-2346

Honey-Do List Too Long?

WINDOWS

ROC#179513

LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED ROC#207713 CR 21 / OPM $8848

REMODELING

SAME DAY SERVICE

FREE Estimates BEST Prices

Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770

Maintenance Services • Yard Clean Up • Weekly Maintenance • Biweekly Maintenance • Monthly Maintenance • Bimonthly Maintenance • Quarterly Maintenance

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602-667-3667 Phoenix www.liwindow.com

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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