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Coyotes, ASU excited for arena partnership

BY ZAKKARY BROG

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Critics say hockey doesn’t belong in Arizona.

But don’t say that to ASU or the Arizona Coyotes. Amid a wave of negativity across North America, the two sides agreed to a deal that will keep the Coyotes in the Valley at least through the next three years.

“This was a natural for us,” said Morgan Olsen, ASU executive vice president, treasurer and chief financial officer, during a Feb. 14 press conference.

“Our plan all along with Novus (Innovation Zone), and with the multipurpose arena, was to bring additional things into the university: community events, shows,

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concerts, etc. So, now we have this opportunity to work with the Coyotes as a major tenant for the next couple of years, which is very exciting to us. … It’s going to be an incredible facility, and now we have even more great content to share with everyone in the Valley.”

Coyotes President and Chief Executive Officer Xavier A. Gutierrez is looking forward to the partnership as well.

“Obviously, incredible opportunity for us as an organization to be in a brand-new facility, state of the art, and here in the heart of Tempe,” Gutierrez said.

“Incredible amount of energy,

of innovation, and of really top-of-mind thought leadership that is happening on this campus. We were excited to be a part of it. We absolutely believe this is going to be the best experience in all of the NHL. It is going to be not only a state-of-the-art facility, but it’s going to be intimate.”

Gutierrez called the sightlines “incredible” and the games a hot ticket.

“It’s going to be packed,” he added.

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Passing of the torch

Bellevue Heights Church celebrates 50 years

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Bellevue Heights Church’s Pastor Rob Boyd is proud of his congregation’s strength and drive.

For 50 years, members have upheld Bellevue Heights Church’s beliefs. To celebrate, Boyd offered a series of sermons called “A Season of Thankfulness.” They focused on building a strong church anchored by biblical principles and the mission statement “Following Jesus, Loving God,

Loving His Church, Loving His World.”

“It’s a great reminder of men and women of faith who put forth the time, the effort and the energy to start a church in an area where there was no church,” Boyd said.

“We are thankful that people had a vision to plant a church in Sun City 50 years ago. We are thankful that they laid a solid foundation on which we can build our church today.

We are thankful that they per-

The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee passed the honorary football to the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee the morning after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.

From left are Kathryn Schloessman, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee; LA Mayor Eric Garcetti; Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts; Casey Wasserman, chairman of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee, chairman of LA28, and chairman and CEO of Wasserman; NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell; Jay Parry, president and chief executive officer, Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee; Gov. Doug Ducey; Arizona Cardinals Chairman Michael Bidwill; and Larry Fitzgerald, the committee’s executive chair and former Cardinals wide receiver.

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associated with the Coyotes are absolutely going to be excited to be a part of and be very proud. Really happy, very honored, very excited for this day. We look forward to the completion of the addition to be done in the fall and for us to start our season here at ASU.” Gutierrez said the agreement came together because of ASU’s willingness to work with the team.

“We obviously thought that we were going to be able to come to an agreement with the city of Glendale for an extension,” Gutierrez said.

“When that didn’t become real and a possibility, we came back to the folks at ASU. They were wonderful. Really, it’s a credit to them that they allowed us this opportunity. Clearly, it’s also a very large investment that we are making to ensure that there is no financial risk that ASU is going to bear. We want to take all that on, and we’re willing to put our investment on the table to do so.”

The Coyotes’ arrival necessitates building upgrades to adhere to NHL standards.

Morgan Olsen of Arizona State University and Xavier A. Gutierrez with the Arizona Coyotes exchange jerseys at a Feb. 14 press conference. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Coyotes)

“The very first conversations we had were with the NHL to ensure that this met the standards of the NHL, when it comes to locker room facilities, medical facilities, X-ray rooms as well as the facilities that we need for media, for NHL officials, for the game officials,” Gutierrez said.

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severed and overcame so many obstacles to allow us to have such a vibrant church today.”

Founded as a mission church, Bellevue Heights welcomed its first members on Jan. 30, 1972. Bellevue Heights was once affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA; however, it is now a Bible-based community church, partnered with Transformation Ministries.

“Bellevue Heights began with a group of about 20 people in 1972 who were committed to start a church in Sun City,” Boyd said.

“Statistics say that 4 out of 5 churches do not last over five years. That means 80% of all churches die within the first five years because there are so many obstacles to overcome. These 20 people were committed to their task and continued to trust in God during many difficult times and with their faith and perseverance and God’s blessing, a solid foundation was laid, and the church has continued to grow.”

Boyd said there have been many “ups and downs in the last 50 years,” God was faithful and allowed the con-

gregation to bless “Although I felt Sun City and the successful as an Northwest Valley. accountant, I was Born and raised in not fulfilled,” Boyd Mississippi, Boyd said. graduated college “My two greatest with a degree in loves in life are God accounting. While and people. Being a working for a CPA pastor enabled me to firm, he spent his vacombine these two cation time on a misloves by dedicating sion to Jamaica. my life to loving While there, he God and loving peohad an epiphany: ple as a pastor of a God wanted him to local church. After spend his life as a 35 years of being a pastor.

Pastor Rob Boyd celebrates his one- pastor, it is not a job, “I came home, re- year anniversary as the senior pastor it is a calling from signed my position at Bellevue Heights Church while God. I love what I the church rings in its 50-year anniwith the CPA firm, versary. (Photo courtesy of Bellevue do and cannot imagand enrolled in sem- Heights Church) ine ever doing anyinary,” Boyd said. thing else. I love “I have served as a pastor for the past God and I love people, and I get the 35 years in churches in Mississippi, opportunity every day to talk to people Texas and, for the last 18 years, in Las about God. Vegas.”

“Now we have cast a vision for the In February 2021, he accepted the future that we will become a great big call as Bellevue Heights Church’s lead small church.” pastor.

Boyd shared some of this in The Season of Thankfulness. Two of Boyd’s sermons discussed the church’s foundation, relating it to “the foundation of Jesus Christ.” His sermon “Thus Far has the Lord Helped Us” reminded the congregation that “God has brought us these 50 years and He has helped us along the way.”

“The last sermon was ‘God has Future Plans for Us’ from Jeremiah 29, ‘God knows the plans for us in the future,’” Boyd said. “Basically, thanking God for helping us in the past but thanking Him in advance for leading us in the future.”

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“We had a 50th anniversary banquet where we had 300 people gather at a local country club to celebrate the 50 years,” Boyd said. “Talking about turning the page from focusing on the past to focusing on the future.

It concluded with a Feb. 13 concert featuring sacred music composer Mary McDonald. She directed the Bellevue Heights singers and other community choir members in many of her wellknown works.

Boyd said the celebration was moving, especially because he spoke with 102-year-old Betty Ball, one of the only surviving founding members.

“She was the first choir director back in 1972,” Boyd said. “Just hearing the stories of the beginning of the church from the one person who is still alive to talk about it (was something special).”

As far as his time with the church, Boyd has enjoyed meeting Bellevue Heights’ members.

“I enjoyed hearing the stories of the faithfulness of God during good times and in bad,” Boyd said. “But mostly the family atmosphere and the desire to gather together and meet together as a church family even in times like these where churches are not gathering anymore.”

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Delta Dental gives $750K for oral health services

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Delta Dental of Arizona, through its foundation, selected 29 nonprofits as recipients of grants and dental supplies totaling $752,423.

“While strides have been made to improve overall oral health in Arizona, the fact remains that not all Arizonans have equal access to dental care,” said Michael Jones, president and chief executive officer of Glendale-based Delta Dental of Arizona and chair of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.

“Through these grants, a significant investment in programs across our state, Delta Dental is working to increase access to oral health care and education.”

Grants were awarded via two funding categories — community and IMPACT grants.

Community grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, as well as dental supplies as needed, were presented to 26 Arizona nonprofits, including: • A New Leaf • Arizona Dental Foundation • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley • Children’s Museum of Phoenix • Coconino County Cooperative Extension • Dental Lifeline Network • Desert Senita Dental Center • Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley • Flagstaff Medical Center Children’s Health Center • Gila County Health & Emergency Management • Great Arizona Puppet Theater • Live and Learn Program • Marana Healthcare • Mountain Park Health Center • National Kidney Foundation of Arizona • North Country Healthcare • Northern Arizona Council of Gov. Head Start Program

• Phoenix Rescue Mission • River Cities United Way • Senior Citizens of Patagonia • Southwest Human Development • Sun Life Family Health Center • Sunset Community Health Center • United Community Health Center • Valleywise Health Foundation • Verde Valley Medical Center In 2020 Delta Dental launched its IMPACT Grant program awarding organizations two-year grants at $100,000 each, with $50,000 awarded each year.

Nonprofits invited to apply for these grants provide oral health services and education to more than 650 children, pregnant women or seniors and have a proven record of fiscal and reporting responsibility.

The 2022-23 IMPACT recipients are as follows.

Esperança’s Arizona Oral Health Education Program, which educates children in Title I schools and various day care centers across the Valley about the importance of proper daily hygiene practices, proper brushing/flossing techniques and the need for routine dental visits.

Esperança provides each participant with a Smile Bag that containing an age-appropriate toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss, as well as referrals to dental providers who offer dental care at reduced/no cost.

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Glendale begins enhanced cancer screening for firefighters

BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Glendale Star Staff Writer

Glendale Fire Capt. Ashley Losch rolled up a sleeve inside Station 157, next to Sahuaro Ranch Park, and assured engineer Jason Asbury he would not have trouble finding a vein for a blood draw.

“I’ve got ropes,” she joked, referring to the visibility of her arm veins. A certified paramedic, Asbury gently collected a tube of blood, then put the vial in a small, insulated bag with a mini ice pack to keep it cool while it travels through the mail.

Its destination is a laboratory, where technicians will screen the blood for abnormal DNA associated with 50 cancers.

Losch said the previous day, 26 firefighters stopped by the station on their own time for the same test.

The blood draws for the Galleri test are part of the Glendale Fire Department’s new enhanced cancer detection program, which will be administered

by Vincere Cancer Center in Scottsdale.

Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters, and studies suggest they have an overall greater risk of developing cancer than the general population. The risk for developing certain cancers, such as mesothelioma, is much higher for firefighters compared with the general population, due, researchers believe, to exposure to toxins when certain materials are burned.

The city of Glendale is using funds from a $1,069,407 Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) grant it accepted in October to help pay for the first two years of the program.

The city’s contract with Vincere Cancer Center approved up to $965,748 for services over two years.

Losch has worked with Vincere and the city for three years to get the enhanced cancer surveillance program off the ground. She said the issue is personal for her. When her mentor in firefighting was diagnosed with cancer in his 50s, she saw the impact of occupational

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“When he was diagnosed it hit me really hard,” she said.

“I’ve been through the journey with him since he’s had his diagnosis.”

The Galleri blood tests are just one part of the new cancer surveillance program. Firefighters will receive additional tests and checks throughout the program based on an assessment of their risk level Engineer Jason Ashbury, left, and engineer Adam Pottle draw for cancer. It’s in- blood from Capt. Ashley Losch at Glendale Fire Station 157 on fluenced by length Feb. 8. The blood sample was for the Galleri test, a tool that screens blood for abnormal DNA associated with 50 cancers. of service, medical (Photo by Scott Shumaker) history, known exposures and other factors.

“Sometimes ignorance is bliss, but not Dr. Vershalee Shukla, founder of in this case.” the Vincere Cancer Center, said the Assistant Chief Ken Barnes noted screening will include full-body MRIs that cancer screening is just one part of for some firefighters, as well as office the fight. He pointed to protocols and visits. protective equipment that can help re“Firefighters are dying young of can- duce firefighters’ exposures to toxic cer and they’re dying of the most ag- chemicals. gressive cancers,” Shukla said. “CatchBarnes thanked the city of Glendale ing cancer early changes everything” for supporting the new cancer screenfor treatment.” ing program and purchasing protective Participation by firefighters is volun- equipment for the department. tary, and firefighters attend screenings “I must say the city has stepped foron their own time. Losch said many ward with prevention,” he said. “It’s firefighters are participating in the pro- just huge for us. We can’t thank them gram. enough.”

“There’s a lot of interest,” she said.

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the geographic impact will be worth it.

“We’re excited to really be here,” Gutierrez said.

“We know that this is a central location to all of our partners, our community partners, our corporate partners, the fanbase, but also the fans in waiting. When you think about the growth in Maricopa County, when you think about the East Valley going farther south, going farther east, it gives us an opportunity to really tap into that incredible growth. So, we’re really excited about that. We’re also really excited to be, in particular, here associated with an enterprise like ASU that is about innovation, it is about growth, it is about really being best in class.”

The temporary move to a smaller venue is also something that Gutierrez thinks will benefit the growth of youth hockey in Arizona.

“When Alex (Meruelo) bought the team in July of 2019, when I joined shortly thereafter, we said that we wanted to really leverage the power of sports to make a difference in people’s lives.

The Arizona Coyotes will have a home at ASU for at least the next three years. (File photo)

“It starts at the youth level. To be able to provide them the opportunities to get involved with the sport, to be involved with hockey as fans, as engagement online with our content, with our merchandise and clearly as players.

We have always put that at the core of what we want to do, which is make an impact and really bring in fans, fans in waiting, and it starts at the youth level.

It’s going to be an incredible experience for them to not just play on the

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same ice but also see these players up close, up front, in this intimate setting that’s going to be an incredible environment.”

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman voiced his support for the agreement in a statement.

“The National Hockey League thanks Arizona State University for its support of the Coyotes during this transition period and for what will be just its latest major commitment to growing our game in the Valley,” Bett-

man said.

“Having made the full-time transition to Division I just seven years ago, ASU hockey already has an NCAA Tournament appearance to its credit and now is moving into a new, stateof-the-art facility. Hockey is thriving in Tempe, and we are delighted that the Coyotes’ passionate fans will get to experience ASU’s on-campus energy while the club’s new arena is being built.”

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A candidate for the Arizona seat of the U.S. Senate said, if elected, he will call out anyone who does not go with his America First campaign on the senate floor.

“I am not a politician. Thank Jesus, I’m not a lawyer. I’m one bold patriot,” Jim Lamon said.

Lamon spoke at a rally to garner support for his Senate campaign and lay out his vision for America on Jan. 27 at the Glendale Civic Center.

According to his LinkedIn account, Lamon is the former chairperson of DEPCOM power, a solar power company. He sold his company to focus on his run for the U.S. Senate, according to his campaign website.

He is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and the campaign reviewing the Maricopa County elections.

Lamon referred to the people conducting the survey as “patriots.”

In a Jan. 31 Tweet, Lamon said he helped fund the audit of the Arizona elections. Before Lamon took the stage, an ad promoting his campaign played on the screens.

As Lamon entered the stage, loud rock music played, and the crowd gave Lamon a standing ovation.

Lamon said if he wins the Senate election, he will present Mark Kelly with a one-way ticket back to Beijing.

After he said this, the crowd chanted “Let’s go Brandon!” a phrase frequent-

ly used against President Joe Biden.

In addition to expressing support for voter ID laws, American-made products and solving the water issues at the Colorado River, Lamon said he wants to make America’s military so lethal that its enemies would not test it.

Lamon also said he plans to pay down the U.S. debt to prevent the value of the U.S. currency from falling.

“It is our turn to save this republic,” Lamon said.

Lamon did not provide information on how he would strengthen America’s military or how he would accomplish his other goals.

“It takes a lot of money to beat that cabal,” Lamon said.

Throughout his speech, he encouraged the audience to donate toward his campaign, as he is not taking donations from lobbyists or political action committees.

According to the Arizona secretary of state and the candidates’ websites, Lamon’s opposition includes Attorney General Mark Brnovich; Blake Masters, who runs Thiel Capital, a firm that invests in new technology companies; Michael McGuire, former adjunct general of the Arizona National Guard; and Justin Olson, a former Arizona state representative.

If Lamon is elected to office, he said he will make sure he is held accountable for his actions.

“What you hear and what you see is what you’re going to get,” Lamon said.

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BY J.D. HAYWORTH

Glendale Star Columnist

One century, one decade and one year separate us from the birth of Ronald Reagan. With each passing day, especially in these troubling times, we are reminded of Reagan’s basic goodness and, yes, greatness.

Derided by the Manhattan elites and the Georgetown Cocktail Set as a “simpleton,” Reagan’s genius was his ability to simplify the seemingly complex.

“If you want less of something, tax it,” Reagan said, succinctly explaining the rationale for tax cuts. History recalls that the reduction of tax rates led to the expansion of economic opportunity during the Reagan era.

But our 40th president also understood the absurdity of the big-talking, big-spending, big-government left. “If you want more of something, subsidize it,” Reagan warned.

Sure enough, Joe Biden is buying bigger and bigger problems for our nation and our future.

Among the outrageous examples of “your tax dollars at work” comes this gem: the funding of the distribution of crack pipes to drug addicts.

Courtesy of Senate Democrats and Vice President Harris, who cast the deciding vote, the American Rescue Plan features a “harm reduction” grant program.

Of course, it comes with a cheap price — at least by Washington standards: “Only” $30 million. As it stands now, that dough will be divvied up into $400 thousand chunks and sent to local governments as well as selected “nonprofit organizations.”

The goal? To make drug use safer for addicts.

How will that be accomplished? In part, through the purchase of “smoking kits and supplies” for addicts. The all-knowing, all-caring, sensitive bureaucratic souls at the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee this beneficence.

An HHS official confirmed this “forward-thinking action” to the “Washington Free Beacon,” explaining that the smoking kits will include those precious, specially made pipes for users to smoke crystal meth, crack cocaine or “any illicit substance.”

But faced with a strong and immediate backlash from media reports concerning the inclusion of crack pipes, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued an “11th hour revision.”

A press release stated that “no federal funding will be used … to put pipes in safe smoking kits.”

So the “safe smoking kits” remain…

Addicts will just have to furnish their own crack pipes. Got it!

And… with a bureaucratic bow to the American Rescue Plan, Ol’ Joe and his gang didn’t limit the giveaway-bygrants to just smoking kits. Other items to be distributed included fentanyl strips, syringes and condoms!

Also detailed among the items for which your tax dollars can be spent are “disease screenings” and vaccinations.

Remember, this was enacted during the COVID-centric days of “crisis,” and as we’ve collectively learned, the left never lets a “crisis go to waste.”

Undergirding this entire exercise is a wrongheaded idea that government should shoulder the responsibility of making drug use more secure and “healthier.”

To the extent government is involved, its resources should be focused on the

prevention of drug abuse.

It’s bad enough that the Biden Bunch disregards this simple concept, but compounding the error is the curious moral and political “accounting” that accompanies it. By abandoning “equality” in favor of “equity,” the left confers special status on an underclass and a commitment to expanding that underclass.

Here’s the perverse rationale at work: These grants are prioritized for “underserved communities.”

While the late actor and comedian Robin Williams joked that “cocaine is God’s way of telling you that you’re making too much money,” can anyone seriously believe that expanding access to drugs and drug paraphernalia in “underserved communities” does anything but increase the number of drug abusers in those communities?

Compassionate? No, it’s “confused compassion” at best — and, more likely, counterfeit.

Subsidizing drug abuse and all that comes with it — violent crime, homelessness and death — is no way to serve “underserved communities.”

I did not partake on Feb. 9 to mark National Pizza Day, I certainly planned to on Super Bowl Sunday, the busiest day of the year for pizza shops, ahead of New Year’s Eve and Halloween.

Unless, of course, I am served an abomination like pizza topped with anchovies. Which, according to the food blog “How to Cook Recipes” is the most popular pizza topping in Arizona, at least according to rankings by Google search

throughout 2021.

Yep, anchovies. Ahead of pepperoni, extra cheese, sausage and pineapple in the state’s top five.

People, must everything in this state be weird all the time? I’ve lived here 25 years and I love the place. But every time I speak to someone from out of state, it’s always, “What’s wrong with Arizona? Did the desert heat fry your brains?”

I’m sure you get it, too. “Joe Arpaio this, fraudulent election audit that. What’s up with you guys and

_______.” Insert Gov. Jan Brewer wagging her finger in Barack Obama’s face or Arizona leading America in COVID-19 infection rates.

I would suggest there’s something in the water here, but given the drought, we barely have any water left.

Now we’ve desecrated pizza.

Though, to be fair, anchovies were also the most searched-for pizza topping in New Mexico as well. Just what we’ve always dreamed of: being associated with the home of Roswell in a

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

Anchovies on pizza? Only in weird Arizona

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

Having made it this far in life without landing on death row, I feel confident a lethal injection won’t be my fate. With that said, I have my last meal all picked out: a large pepperoni pizza from any restaurant not named Domino’s or Papa John’s.

What I’m saying is, I am a certified pizza lover, a man who can hardly go a week without a slice or three. While

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national list.

Slice, the country’s leading app for independent pizzerias, put together their own study of the most popular pizza styles in the nation. Arizona apparently prefers Sicilian pizza, which I can get behind. As for popular toppings, Slice broke it down nationally: Pepperoni (of course) ranked first, appearing on 37 percent of pizzas.

The rest of the Top 10 in order: mushrooms, extra cheese, sausage, onions, bacon, black olives, green peppers, Italian sausage and meatballs.

Anchovies didn’t even get a participation ribbon. In an effort to disprove this half-assed accusation — and potentially win a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism — I spent a solid two hours Googling pizza topping rankings in various fashions. A rival ranking list, assembled by the health and wellness experts at YorkTest, arrived at a different answer, again using Google searches.

Drum roll, please.

They say Arizona’s favorite pizza topping is… pesto. Which is only

marginally better than anchovies. And again, it’s weird. Though arguably not as weird as putting fruit on pizza, you pineapple people.

Pizza was not meant to be topped by fish or things that grow on trees or fungus or anything that’s green, if you really want to get down to it.

As a pizza purist, I just crave your standard cheese pie topped with something sold in the meat aisle. I’m not even a huge fan of the froufrou fancy pizza sold at places like Pizzeria Bianco or Pomo, though I’ll dabble in a pinch. Please just give me a few slices from Nello’s or Spinato’s, NYPD Pizza or Lou Malnati’s.

Frankly, I’ve always subscribed to the idea that there’s really no such thing as bad pizza — until I contemplated my fellow Arizonans all fighting for the last slice of something topped with anchovies.

They say “pizza is life.” You serve me a slice with anchovies and death row may not be entirely out of the question.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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How was your Valentine’s Day? Hope you had time to buy (or receive) flowers (red, of course), a box of chocolates and a wonderful bottle of champagne. We celebrate the “most romantic day of the year” that actually started in the fifth century as a pagan holiday.

The “day of love” had its beginnings in Rome, when mid-February marked the annual Lupercalia festival, an ode to the god of fertility. It was one huge celebration. Evidently, those Romans knew how to party, because it became the season to fall in love and marry.

Then Claudius II became emperor and the party stopped. He had the notion that marriage only distracted and weakened men (sadly, my husband agrees) and so to assure quality soldiers, he banned marriage.

A bishop named Valentine stood up for love and met couples in secret places and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony. When the evil Claudius learned of this, he labeled Valentine a “friend of lovers” and had him arrested. Unless Valentine agreed to worship the Roman Gods and stop marrying young couples, he would be executed. Valentine was a man of faith and conviction, therefore he refused to stop and was jailed.

A miracle happened while Valentine was in jail awaiting his fate. He fell in love with his jailer’s daughter, Asterius.

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in his own blood and wore a red scarf to his execution.

At a garage sale I spotted a beautiful square piece of lace that was lying on a table. I picked it up and an elderly lady came and gently took it out of my hands. “This is mine,” she said sweetly. Then she scolded her daughter for putting it up for sale.

The lady told me that her husband wrapped their wedding bouquet in this little piece of lace when they got married. “I still remember that moment,” she sighed. Love lives in those tender gestures.

Valentine’s Day is about undying love. It’s not the candy but the sweetness of romance that it celebrates. It is the joy of the children in classrooms, who make special cards and red construction paper hearts to take home to their parents. And why not be bold and wear red — that brazen flash of color that “shouts” out that our love will not be secret, quiet or go unnoticed. And let’s not overlook the power of a small, lovingly placed piece of lace.

To celebrate “love” properly this week, call an old friend. Hug your children. Hold hands. Be bold, like the color red, in your expression of love.

Treasure and rejoice in a little paper heart made for you by a child. Savor a cherished memory, like a piece of lace.

Dear readers, be courageous and write someone a love note and sign it with the most famous and romantic phrases of all time, “Be mine, your valentine.”

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Avana Companies taps Tansley as COO/CFO

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Avana Companies named Michael Tansley as the new chief operations officer and chief financial officer.

Tansley brings a track record of transformative leadership honed over a 30-year career in financial services at global companies across two continents.

In his role as COO/CFO, Tansley will ensure Avana’s business strategies and operations align using data-driven insight to implement effective utilization of company processes and existing technologies. He will work closely

with CEO Sundip Patel and the rest of the executive team to drive growth and execution on the business priorities.

“Michael’s passion for continuous improvement based on analytics and metrics has inspired all of us at Avana to reassess our daily tasks and look for areas of improvement,” Patel said.

“We are thrilled to have him on our executive team, where he can assess and control risk on all of our platforms and enhance existing processes with a unified business mindset.”

Tansley added, “Avana has a talented team that is dedicated to investing in

the communities it serves by creating jobs and contributing to sustainable projects, which is important to me.

“The executive team truly cares about driving growth through technology, our people and process excellence, which puts Avana on an amazing path forward. I’m excited to be part of ensuring it’s continued success.”

For the last decade, Tansley served as COO/CFO and partner for Alternative Investment Group, a hedge fund management team, where he led all aspects of business finance, operations and technology.

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or more than 25 years, Midwestern University has grown into a health professions university that offers more than 20 graduate degree programs at its Glendale campus.

Its newest programs include a Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) and post-master’s certificate track in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP), an M.S.N. in nurse leadership in global health, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) degree with nurse executive and primary care tracks.

Midwestern University strives to ensure that students have the best experiences to prepare them for advanced practice, offering smaller class sizes with core faculty focused on student success so students receive individualized attention and mentoring.

The resources offered for our graduate nursing students are included with tuition, with few additional fees.

Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner students participate in virtual simulations, two on-campus weekend intensives prior to practicum experiences, and interwoven board reviews.

Doctor of Nursing Practice students have access to user-friendly statistical software and begin working on their quality improvement projects the first day of the program to support successful on-time completion in 18 months.

Tristan Palmer, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Midwestern University, finds the graduate nursing faculty to be “inspirational and motivating, while challenging and supporting students in reaching their potential.” (Photo courtesy of Midwestern University)

The programs are well suited to working nurse professionals across the region, with didactic courses completed online and rotation options at clinical sites within their respective states.

“I have admired Midwestern University for many years due to its history of quality medical education and graduates known to excel in their fields,” said Eva Duran, a Doctor of Nursing Practice student.

“The faculty is incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, making my decision to pursue an advanced nursing degree an easy one.”

Tim Dornseif is a transfer student in the master of science in nursing and the

adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner program.

“Transferring to Midwestern University from my previous nurse practitioner program has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my education,” Dornseif said.

“I wanted to be challenged and well prepared for my future nursing practice. It feels great to be in a program and part of a university that invests so much in building up so many aspects of our future health care team.”

Midwestern University is accepting applications for its fall 2022 cohorts. For more details, visit midwestern.edu/nursing or contact the admissions team at 623-572-3215.

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eritage Elementary School is a tuition-free, not-for-profit K-8 charter school in Glendale that provides an exceptional educational environment.

The staff focuses on incredible academics, community involvement and family values.

As a charter school, Heritage adheres to the same major laws and regulations as other public schools. The major difference between charter and public schools is that charter schools have the freedom to set their own rules with regard to curriculum and teaching styles.

Heritage Elementary, like many charter schools, was designed to de-

liver programs tailored to educational excellence and the needs of the community.

Heritage Elementary School’s mission is to impart the best in traditional education set in the technology of the day. Heritage will prepare students with phonics reading skills, critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning skills, and the ability to become lifelong learners and productive citizens in a world of diverse cultures.

Heritage provides kindergarten through eighth grade education with an emphasis on character as well as academics. Character education is presented in ways which allow students to learn responsibility and respect for

self and others, and that effective work yields rewards. Life skills are taught in cause-and-effect relationships.

In addition, quality reading skills are developed through intensive phonics, math skills are emphasized, and computer technology is blended into effective learning. Teachers and staff are committed to each student.

Heritage also emphasizes the importance of parents in the education of their children. For this reason, parents of Heritage Elementary School students are encouraged to sign a compact whereby they agree to take an active role in the education of their child and, to the best of their abilities, participate in school activities.

If you would like to learn more about Heritage Elementary School, call the front office at 623-742-3956.

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rivate. Christian. Affordable: That’s the tagline for Grand Canyon University, the state’s premier, private Christian university.

GCU’s staff helps students find their purpose by offering next-generation education via more than 270 academic programs with over 200 online programs in many high-demand fields.

GCU offers generous scholarship opportunities and student support resources, serves as a faith-integrated higher learning institution cultivating students into servant leaders, and creates innovative learning experiences.

Students learn on GCU’s vibrant, growing campus or within a dynam-

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For more information, visit gcu.edu The information printed in this material is accurate as of February 2022. For the most up-to-date information about admission requirements, tuition, scholarships and more, visit gcu.edu. ©2022 Grand Canyon University 22GPS0003

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Vocational services provide opportunities for people with disabilities to obtain and maintain meaningful employment through job search and placement, job coaching and development, and training opportunities.

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Last year, on March 11, 2021, the GESD Governing Board voted on the closure and repurposing of Coyote Ridge School into the System of Care Center (SoCC) effective for the 202223 school year. The center will provide the resources necessary to improve the outcomes for those engaged with the

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The goal of this crucial community project is to develop a coordinated system of care supporting child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health and education. Agencies work collectively to ensure that children with mental, emotional and behavioral The Glendale Elementary School District will launch a Sysproblems, and their tem of Care Center in the fall of 2022 to provide famfamilies have access ilies, youth and community members with access to services to support physical, emotional, social and educato needed services tional needs through meaningful community partnerships. to succeed. Togeth- (Photo courtesy of Glendale Elementary School District) er, partners develop individualized service plans for chil- strives to create expanded opportudren and families. By building on nities for stronger, healthier commuthe strengths and knowledge of both nities through the power of our compublic health and education, GESD bined networks.

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he Glendale Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is growing.

The chamber added three members from the business community, thereby diversifying the committee member structure.

The collaboration between business members and education leaders allows the committee to address complex workforce development needs while remaining on the pulse of education.

The education committee connects businesses’ needs with the passion of the education community.

“Uniting schools, business and the community around educational excellence, real-world learning and mentorship will inspire innovation, drive growth, and attract investment into the communities we serve,” said Angelo Rossetti, committee chair.

Developing career pathways focused on critical skills designed to meet the evolving needs of an increasingly tech-

nical world are paramount. Furthermore, advocacy at the local, state and federal levels to ensure appropriate funding and resource allocation for education remains a critical concern.

The education committee is comprised of local education and business leaders who have a proven track record of supporting West Valley education.

New education committee members include Cricket Barrientos, founder of the nonprofit Sounds of Autism (SOA), and Dr. Salvador Fernandez and Kelli List Wells, owner and co-owner, respectively, of Charley’s Sports Grill.

Barrientos has an extensive background in the hospitality industry and founded the SOA in 2011. The mission of the Goodyear-based SOA is to bring a voice to autism. She designed programs that include Families of the Spectrum Unite, Life on the Spectrum, Life Skills and Responders Unite.

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The Peoria Police Department won the First Responders Cup. Pictured are Jim Willis, Jason Tarrant, Joey Smith and Amanda Gaines. (Photo courtesy of Peoria Chamber)

he Peoria Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual First Responders Charity Golf Tournament at the prestigious Blackstone Country Club on Jan. 31.

This event has sold out three years in a row as sponsors, business owners, local community and volunteers come together to show their support to local Peoria police and fire. This year’s event was even more successful.

The event kicked off on Jan. 30 at Social on 83rd to recognize the generous donations from event sponsors.

Law Enforcement Specialist, a national security firm dedicated to scheduling off-duty police officers, was recognized as the title sponsor for the second year in a row.

Jason Schechterle, a former police officer, shared his inspiring story of the “fight for life, his triumph over tragedy and the inspiration that enables him to continue to overcome unimaginable adversity.”

Special guests included Rep. Debbie Lesko; Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat; Peoria Councilmembers Bill Patena, Bridget Binsbacher and Michael Finn; and 100 Club CEO Angela Harrolle.

“We honor our first responders and their role in providing a safe and secure Peoria,” said Scot Andrews, Peoria Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer.

“This event is a celebration, of sorts,

to say thank you by having a great deal of fun celebrating the important contributions to public safety these heroes demonstrate day by day.”

The tournament day starts with an activity center filled with tests of skill and fun golf exercises, such as a glass pane break, flop wall and long drive contest.

The opening ceremony featured a performance of “America the Beautiful” followed by a heavy metal electric guitar solo of the national anthem, under the shadow of a massive America flag hung from a four-story fire ladder truck.

Players then interacted with hole sponsors, golf challenges and unlimited libations, cigars and food.

Closing out the day was an awards ceremony to honor the scramble winners.

The prize was also given to the winner of the first responders division cup.

The chamber would like to thank the sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for helping to raise money for local first responders.

“We know we will see everyone back next year,” Andrews said.

Chambers of commerce are valuable, Andrews added. When consumers find out a company is involved with its local chamber, they are 19% more likely to think favorably of that company. How many other ways can you increase your company’s image by nearly 20% just by being a member?

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With unemployment at historic lows, there have been few better times to enter the job market or upgrade your career. Whether looking to enter the job market or advance your career, making such a move can seem daunting.

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Step 1: Identify what kind of job you want. If you are undecided, take a job-related assessment test to determine your skill set.

Step 2: Update your skills by going back to school to getting a degree, certificate or by taking specialized classes.

Step 3: Write a resume and connect with free employment programs that can assist you such as the career services team at Glendale Community College and Arizona@Work.

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Step 5: Consider taking an entry-level job with a company that can help you accomplish your goals. You will earn experience, learn about the organization, make connections and gain skills.

Step 6: Volunteering is a good way to get your foot in the door while developing skills. Nonprofits can be very rewarding for people who are pursuing a particular purpose.

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Skatin’ for Leighton also honors Matt Shott

BY RYAN SCHWAGER Cronkite News

The Arizona hockey community rallied together recently for the second Skatin’ for Leighton event to honor Leighton Accardo, the youth hockey player who was diagnosed with germ cell cancer as a 7-year-old and passed away after a two-year battle with the disease.

But in many ways, the event was “A Shott for Matt” as well.

Matt Shott, the senior director of hockey development for the Arizona Coyotes, was instrumental in developing the Kachinas girls youth hockey organization that included Leighton.

During his tenure with the Coyotes from 2012 to 2021, the number of girls playing youth hockey in Arizona tripled, according to USA Hockey.

Shott lost his own battle with cancer in December.

So Shott, who was only 34 when he passed from liver cancer, was also in the thoughts of those who celebrated Leighton at Phoenix Raceway, where the event was held this year.

“Matt was the one who, day one, was there as the Coyotes representative when Leighton got sick — not only as a member of the Coyotes but as a friend,” said Carly Accardo, Leighton’s mother. “I wish so bad that

Matt could be here today, pair of roller skates or just because this event was reto walk or run around the ally special to him.” racetrack. Or, they could Shott and Lyndsey Fry take part in the other ac— a Coyotes radio analyst, tivities. community ambassador, One lane of the Phoenix and director of external Raceway mile oval was set engagement for youth and up for rollerbladers and women’s hockey — orgaroller skaters. Another was nized the first “Skatin’ for reserved for participants Leighton” event last year. who just wanted to walk In the inaugural year, or run in Leighton’s honor.

Fry skated 96 miles around “There’s beautiful the Valley, visiting eight weather out here. … You hockey rinks along the can skate, walk, run or just way to raise money for the hang out,” Fry said at the Leighton Accardo Scholevent. “I think that is just a arship Fund. The former wonderful way for everyTeam USA hockey star set body to come together and out on her 14-hour journey Siblings of Leighton Accardo skate together during the second an- think about the impact that last February, and she was nual Skatin’ for Leighton at Phoenix Raceway held by the Arizona she had.”

Coyotes. (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Cronkite News) greeted by large crowds Carly Accardo was imat each rink, all there to support the loved. We have our slides, our Slap pressed and appreciative. cause and celebrate Leighton’s legacy. Shot (game), we have street hockey.

“They’ve gone above and beyond However, this year’s event aimed at We have a movie theater room that’s like they always do,” she said of the bringing people together at one loca- playing her favorite movies through- Coyotes organization. “They’ve had tion, with the added twist of mixing out the day. our backs with Leighton from diagnoin some of the other things in life that “We really wanted it to be some- sis all the way through. The Coyotes Leighton loved. thing where Leighton could walk in knocked it out of the park.”

“When we planned out this event, and be like, ‘Whoa, this is so cool!’”

The baseball reference might not our guiding light was, ‘Would LeighPhoenix Raceway provided the per- seem to fit for a young girl known for ton think this is the coolest thing fect location. For 12 hours there, par- her love of hockey, but Leighton Acever?’” Fry said. “We really tried to ticipants could come in and out as they cardo wasn’t just a hockey player. The integrate elements that she would have pleased and could now join Fry in a SEE LEIGHTON PAGE 20

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Accardo family wanted to remind everyone that she was a multi-sport athlete and some of the earliest support after diagnosis came from her all-girls baseball team in Chandler’s East Valley Baseball league.

After raising more than $49,000 last year (a tribute to Leighton’s No. 49 jersey she donned for the Kachinas), Fry and the Coyotes challenged the community to raise $149,000 this year. Thanks to the Skatin’ for Leighton event, the Leighton Accardo Memorial Fund, as it is now known, already has raised more than $54,000 toward that goal.

The proceeds are used to help young girls get started playing hockey, especially those facing financial hardship.

“We used a lot of the money last year on girls this season,” Fry said after skating some laps around the track.

“Obviously, we are in the desert and hockey is a very expensive sport, so it can be challenging for families. We have about 20% of our girls on the Kachinas that are the beneficiaries of this fund, and we want to be able to

continue to offer this to people.”

Carly Accardo said her daughter would have loved what the Coyotes are doing for girls in hockey.

“She would love it,” she said.

“When Leighton would get on the ice, and she’d see another pink helmet or another blonde ponytail coming out the bottom of the helmet, she would get so happy and so excited that there was another girl on the ice.

“Leighton was very fortunate that we were able to put her in hockey and support that desire to be on the ice.

There’s a lot of girls who don’t have that, so for us to be able to help them and get them on the ice is amazing.”

And Fry said Shott remains an important part of the effort.

“To just have the permission and the relationship to be able to do this on behalf of someone’s child, that takes a lot of trust,” Fry said. “Obviously, our connection to her was through hockey.

When Leighton got sick, it was imperative to (Shott) that we bring her into our family. I think that’s what it is now. We feel like we’re all one family.”

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That was true in a literal sense for the Accardos. Leighton’s siblings LeeAnne, Larson and Locke were on the track along with Carly and Leighton’s father, Jeremy, when they weren’t keeping their eyes peeled to see what Howler, the Coyotes mascot, was up to.

“Seeing her siblings out here is so meaningful to me, because they all look so similar and they all have the same energy,” Fry said, chuckling. “Just firecrackers, and that’s exactly what Leighton was. I think that’s special. To see her siblings have that reaction was really heart- Leighton Accardo, who played hockey and baseball, passed at 9 after battling germ cell cancer for two years. warming.” team autographed her jersey.

To further help build The (Photo by Mary Grace Grabill/Cronkite News) the sport for kids, the Coyotes also started the Team 94 Gen- ton’s memory alive. And this is such a eral Donation in honor of Shott. That fun way to do it.” campaign has raised $9,700, surpassCarly Accardo agreed. ing the goal of $9,400.

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Button collectors to converge in Avondale

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Glendale Star Executive Editor

Janet Parker has traveled the world, learned about history and studied art — theoretically, of course — all thanks to her collection of buttons.

For 23 years, the Sun City resident has cobbled together a collection of fasteners that most people would not think twice about. However, hers recall the Statue of Liberty, the USS Arizona Memorial and churches.

Parker will add new pieces to her collection at the Arizona State Button Society annual show on Saturday, Feb. 19, and Sunday, Feb. 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale.

Themed “Hats Off to Buttons,” the

show features educational programs, exhibits, creative works, dealers and competitions. Vintage, studio and craft buttons from the 18th century onward will be exhibited.

“A lot of people pick up the hobby as kids when they went through their grandmother or mom’s button box,” said Roberta Schuler of Tucson. She’s the society’s show chair.

“Serious collectors, like myself, go to the show looking for specific buttons that we don’t have. Say I’m looking for birds and I don’t have a peacock.

I have to find a dealer who’s going to have a peacock button.”

Buttons come in a variety of materials as well, including celluloid, glass, vegetable ivory and ivory.

“When you collect, the goal is to represent all different materials,” Schuler said. “It’s not everyone’s cup of tea.

Some people just collect to hang on the wall or to make jewelry or crafty things.”

The National Button Society was founded in 1938, with many state and local organizations subsequently forming. The first national button show was held in 1939 in Chicago.

The National Button Society has more than 2,700 members on four continents with 39 of the 50 states represented by state and local clubs. Parker is a member of the Button Hooks Club, which meets the first Saturday of the month at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street.

For Schuler, button collecting is an offshoot of quilting. During a visit to her local quilt shop, she saw “beautiful pearl buttons” on a block.

She was working as a dental assistant, when one of her patients opened an antique store. There, she saw trays of buttons and quickly learned about the hobby.

“The first show I went to was in Phoenix,” she said. “I walked in and everyone was friendly, and I got the hang of it. The best thing to do when you’re a beginner — not just a casual hobbyist — is go to a show and ask to be an observer at judging day.

“You can’t talk or interrupt them.

You get a feeling for what’s going on, though. Then, the next year, ask to be a runner. Then ask to be a clerk. Finally, you can ask to be a judge. It’s easy to learn.”

Vintage, studio and craft buttons from the 18th century onward will be exhibited at the Arizona State Button Society annual show. (Submitted photo)

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John Eric brings George Strait out of retirement

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Glendale Star Executive Editor

When John Eric hit stages around the United States, he frequently heard one comment: how much he looks and sounds like George Strait.

When the “Check Yes or No” singer retired from touring eight years ago, Eric started a Strait tribute show, The Troubadour Experience.

“I didn’t really know anything about tributes,” he said. “I did a little research and slowly put a show together, and it took off really quickly.”

Eric will crisscross Strait’s career during The Troubadour Experience’s set at Live at Murphy Park in Glendale from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.

“We’ll pick songs from every part of his career, including recent ones,” Eric said. “People seem to really like the older stuff.”

Eric prides himself on his stoic sim-

ilarities to Strait blended with infectious energy. The six-piece band’s set list includes “Amarillo By Morning,” “A Fire I Can’t Put Out” and, naturally, “Troubadour.”

“It’s a 90-minute show,” he said.

“It’s modeled directly after his show.

It’s not overly exciting, but you can expect fantastic musicianship, great fiddling, pedal steel guitar — everything you want to hear in traditional country music.”

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A friend promised his 8-year-old son, Bobby, that he would take him fishing on Saturday. The boy waited eagerly for the day to arrive, but rain spoiled their plans. Bobby grumbled all morning, moping about the house. The rain ended by 3 p.m., and they went fishing. They caught a boatload of fish.

At supper, Bobby’s mother asked him to say grace. Bobby did so and concluded his prayer with, “And, Lord, if I sounded grumpy earlier in the day, it was because I couldn’t see far enough ahead. Thank you for the fish.”

I like Bobby’s prayer. “It was because I couldn’t see far enough.” Are we seeing far enough? Saying “thank you” is a great way to end the day for our life

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You’re not “doing” anything; you’re simply calling out to God, trusting Him to do it for you. That’s salvation. With your whole being, you embrace God setting things right, and then you say it, right out loud: “God has set everything right between Him and me.”

There is a prayer that embraces what these Bible verses say. I prayed when I was 24 years old in March 1974 on a snowmobile at 3 a.m. in Pinetop. Before that prayer, I had never considered my future. But that night, I looked far enough into the future and decided for Christ. Afterward, I said, “Thank you.”

I’ve never been the same since that moment. I’ve found that God is reliable.

I’ve found that God is who He says He is. I’ve found that God does what God says He will do. As I said a few weeks ago, “God’s not dead. God’s dad.” I found a new life through Jesus, and I’ve never turned back, nor do I want to turn back. I discovered the power of the one decision that matters most.

It’s not weird, like some religious stuff. My life is just the way I know you would like yours to be — normal yet supernatural. So, look over the prayer that follows and, if you are ready, go ahead and pray it if it expresses what you want God to do for you. No pressure; it’s just God and you.

Here’s the prayer. “God… I receive your Son Jesus into my heart. Even though I don’t understand it all, I say by the faith Jesus is Lord, and I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead, which is what God will do for me. Thank you for making things right between You and me. I thank You that I have a new start.”

If you prayed that prayer and meant it, welcome to a bigger world. Welcome to what God created for you. Welcome to the family of God. God has lit the candle of your life. You are in right standing with God, already producing the light that God has called you to. You have discovered the power of one decision.

Now for the rest of us, I hope that this article has inspired you, equipped you, and made you more aware of the God you can know. My sincere desire is that you could say after reading this book, “Ed, you and God have touched me, and I have grown.”

I hope God, through my writings, has shifted your thinking a bit from unaware to aware, unconcerned to concerned, and from uninterested to interested in knowing more about the God you can know. I pray that you are closer to God now than when you started reading these weekly articles. I also hope your heart and mind are open to considering the possibility of God. That would be a win-win for you and heaven.

My purpose in writing this article is to put things “God’s way, but nicely” and truly. I desire to see you unencumbered. I wish you would be free from the ghosts of the past and prepared for opportunities in the future. The welcome mat of this article is always here for you.

And we’ll leave the lights on for you.

Don’t forget, the power of one decision is ready when you are. If your decision is for God, remember gratitude gives you a confident assurance about the future.

God loves you, and He approved this message.

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

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HV Sunrise LLC will be filing an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for these interconnection facilities. The project is located in the Tonopah area of Maricopa County near the intersection of Courthouse Road and N 491 st Avenue.

Virtual public meetings will be held: February 15 and 3pm and February 17 at 6pm.

Representatives of the project will be available to provide information and address and questions or concerns regarding the project. It is an open house format, and you are welcome to attend at any time. Questions may be addressed to harquahalasun@birch.coop or on the project website at www.harquahalasun.com. Meeting information can be obtained from the project website.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST AND ESTATE OF CAROL SHIVE NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of Carol Shive as follows: 1. Carol Shive died on December 23, 2021. 2.

Devin Dubow is the Trustee of the Carol Shive Family Living Trust Dtd. June 13, 2006. 3. Claims against Carol Shive Estate or Trust must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Devin Dubow c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED this 8th day FEBRUARY of, 2022. /s/ L. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorney for the Trustee. Published: Glendale Star, Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 2022 / 44583 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ANITA CERRACCHIO TRUST DATED the 5th day of June, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANITA CERRACCHIO became deceased on October 21, 2021. ANITA CERRACCHIO was the Grantor/Settlor of the ANITA CERRACCHIO TRUST, dated June 5, 2018 (hereinafter “Trust”).

DONALD EDGAR and CHERYL EDGAR are the current Successor Co-Trustees of the Trust. PURSUANT TO A.R.S. §14-6103, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to any creditors of ANITA CERRACCHIO and/or the Trust that they must present their claims within four 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 indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, the date the claim is due, the amount claimed, and describing any security for the claim. The claim is deemed presented upon receipt by the Successor Trustee at the address set forth herein: c/o H. Rudy C. Stadelman, P.C., 723 Cove Parkway, Suite A, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. DATED this 18th day of January, 2022. DONALD EDGAR Successor Co-Trustee.

CHERYL EDGAR Successor Co-Trustee. Published: Glendale Star, Feb 4, 10, 17, 2022 / 44168 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. PB2022-00058 In the Matter of the Estate of, Thomas S. Martin, Deceased.Notice is given that Brett T. Martin was appointed 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 the personal representative to c/o John L. Stoss, Esq., JOHN L. STOSS, P.C., 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 3031 Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED: January 27, 2022 JOHN L. STOSS, P.C. By: /s/ John L. Stoss John L. Stoss Published: Glendale Star, Feb 10, 17, 24, 2022 / 44389 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Karen Ruth Klotz, 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 16348 W. Pierce St., Goodyear, AZ 85338. DATED this 24 day of January, 2022 /s/ Charles Melford Roberts. Published: Glendale Star Feb 3, 10, 17, 2022 / 44170

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Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 4073 S Shady Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85297. DATED this 2nd day of Feb, 2022 /s/ Sharon Suiter PUBLISHED: Glendale Star, Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 2022 / 44567

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Gary Lee Shriver, 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 1515 Leaf Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. DATED this 31st day of January, 2022 /s/ Jared L Shriver, Personal Representative. Published: Glendale Star, Feb 10, 17, 24, 2021 / 44433

NOTICE OF HEARING SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY JS20898 1/18/2022 COMMISSIONER AMANDA CHUA IN THE MATTER OF: JACQUES JOHN-MICHAEL LA GRANGE F1179385 DOB: 8/9/2005 JERICHO XAVIER LA GRANGE F1179386 DOB: 10/30/2006 MARCUS F WESTERVELT BRIAN WEBB ORDER ENTERED BY THE COURT The Court has received and reviewed a Motion to Continue filed 1/14/2022. IT IS ORDERED vacating this matter for a Continued Initial Severance Hearing on 1/18/2022 at 1:30 PM before Honorable Amanda Chua and resetting the same to 3/01/2022 at 1:30 PM before Honorable Amanda Chua IT IS ORDERED that the parties appear telephonically using CourtConnect by dialing 1- 917-781-4590 and entering access code 866 914 844# when instructed to do so, or you may join the hearing from your computer, tablet, or smartp h o n e u s i n g https://tinyurl.comJUC10CourtConnect Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020- 79 requires all individuals entering a court facility to wear a mask or face covering at all times they are in the court facility. With limited exceptions, the court will not provide masks or face coverings. Therefore, any individual attempting to enter the court facility must have an appropriate mask or face covering to be allowed entry to the court facility. Any person who refuses to wear a mask or face covering as directed will be denied entrance to the court facility or asked to leave. In addition, all individuals entering a court facility will be subject to a health screening protocol. Any person who does not pass the health screening protocol will be denied entrance to the court facility. Order entered by the Court 1/18/2022. Failure to appear without good cause may result in a finding that Raeanna Alice Smith has waived legal rights and is deemed to have admitted the allegations in the petition for termination. Hearings may go forward in Raeanna Alice Smith's absence and may result in termination of her parental rights. Published: Glendale Star, Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 2022 / 44307

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GESD earned an Award of Excellence in the 'Video' category for the video “Our Students, Their Agency” spotlighting the Dual Language Immersion Program at William C. Jack School. The video takes a look at a morning of learning in Ms. Mireya Munoz’s first-grade classroom as she empowers her students to be independent, critical thinkers who are capable of initiating their own learning in two languages.

GESD also earned an Award of Merit in the 'Writing' category for the School Business Affairs Magazine article, “A Visionary Approach to Fostering Social and Emotional Growth” written by GESD Assistant Superintendent for Behavioral Health and School Safety, Dr. Louis Laffitte Jr., The article highlights the efforts to weave SEL into the fabric of the organization.

From left to right: Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Norma Jauregui, William C. Jack School Principal Denis Parcells, William C. Jack School First Grade Dual Language Teacher Mireya Muñoz, GESD Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones, Director of Communications Adriana Alvarado Parsons, Assistant Superintendent for Behavioral Health & Student Safety Dr. Louis Laffitte.