Glendale Star: 02-21.-2019

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Officials react to police Tasing incident

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

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Glendale High School student killed in apparent road-rage incident

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OPINION.................... 8 FEATURES .............. 12 RELIGION ................ 16 SPORTS ................... 18 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ................................... 20 YOUTH .................... 22 BUSINESS .............. 26 CLASSIFIEDS ......... 29

February 21, 2019

With more government officials, including Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and Gov. Doug Ducey, commenting on the 2017 Glendale police Taser incident, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has reopened its investigation into the matter and asked the FBI to review the case.

“After having personally reviewed all available video evidence, I have determined further investigation was warranted,” County Attorney Bill Montgomery said.

The video in question is body cam footage of a 2017 incident involving two Glendale police officers who Tased a man, Johnny Wheatcroft, 11 times as he resisted

arrest after he refused to show his ID. Ducey said February 13 he disagreed with the initial investigation. The video has gone viral.

“What I saw on that videotape did not represent the law enforcement that I know in the state of Arizona,” Ducey added. “It seems to me the investigation was whitewashed.”

After Montgomery said he would review the case, the city of Glendale released more details about the incident that happened nearly 21 months ago. It was investigated internally and independently. “(February 11), prior to the governor’s comments, the city of Glendale was in communication with the FBI and preparing to send all documents and videos as-

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sociated with the July 2017 Wheatcroft incident. In addition, on (February 12), the city of Glendale committed to fully cooperating with the MCAO decision to re-examine the incident,” a statement read.

A city statement added, “In December 2018, prior to the plaintiff shopping their story to the media, they offered to settle with the city for the absurd amount of $15 million. Glendale’s fiduciary responsibility to the tax payers of Glendale has limited our ability to engage on the specifics of this incident and we are unwilling to litigate it in the media.”

The statement concluded, “This case will ultimately be decided on all the facts including a comprehensive analysis of all SEE TASING PAGE 2

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The city of Glendale announced February 14 that Maricopa Ambulance will now assist in supplying ambulance services to citizens.

The new two-year contract will begin in midMarch 2019.

“We look forward to our partnership with Maricopa Ambulance. We always strive to deliver the best possible customer service, and this will enhance our pre-hospital continuum,” Glendale Fire Chief Terry Garrison said. “Maricopa Ambulance has experienced local leadership that exSEE AMBULANCE PAGE 3

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the evidence. For example, not all of the videos show that one of our police officers was assaulted and knocked unconscious by one of the plaintiffs that pled guilty to aggravated assault.”

Weiers first addressed the incident during a February 12 council workshop.

“As mayor of the city of Glendale, I want to ensure the public that I have heard your feedback regarding the incident involving the Glendale Police Department,” Weiers said.

“I assure each of you that our top priority as a council is public safety – with the expectation of transparency and accountability. I believe that it is imperative that we hold our police officers to the highest professional standards and our citizens have every right to expect nothing less.”

The city has faced numerous questions after the video was released February 8. It showed Glendale officer Matthew Schneider Tasing Wheatcroft 11 times during a traffic stop. The officer received a three-day suspension after an independent review of the incident.

“This entire incident was subject to an official, critical, comprehensive and

Originally, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office decided not to file charges against Schneider because there wasn’t a “reasonable likelihood of conviction.”

After the video was released, attorney Marc Victor said Montgomery would look at the case again. Victor represents Johnny Wheatcroft, who is suing Glendale police over the Tasing.

“All of these independent reviews and the disciplinary action happened because of our commitment to accountability and the expectation of a standard of excellence in Glendale,” Weiers said.

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers read his first statement on the 2017 police Taser incident during a February 12 council workshop. (Photo courtesy of city of Glendale)

independent review in accordance with the Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training procedures and state laws,” Weiers said.

“The review, which occurred when the incident first happened and long before it became public, resulted in disciplinary actions for one officer regarding certain tactics of this complicated event.”

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Weiers, who has long supported public safety in Glendale, continued, “I have a long history and record of supporting public safety, and I do not believe that one incident defines a department or a city. I’m proud that our police officers live in our community, their children go to our schools and they have thousands of positive interactions with the public in the course of their duty every year.”

Weiers ended the statement by stating that, because of current litigation, he would not make any further statements.

AEG announces merger with SMG

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

National Football League stadiums such as Soldier Field in Chicago, the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The company also manages the Moscone Center in San Francisco,

Gila River Arena and State Farm Stadium will soon be under the same venue management.

AEG recently announced a merger with SMG Worldwide venue management, which expands AEG’s facilities management business around the world.

The new company will be called ASM Global and be jointly owned by AEG and SMG’s Gila River Arena and State Farm Stadium will have the same facilities parent company, manager after AEG merges with SMG to become ASM Global. (Photo by Canadian private Darrell Jackson) equity firm Onex.

Dale Adams, general manager for and the Long Beach Convention and Gila River Arena, said there would be Entertainment Center. no changes immediately, as AEG reguWes Westley, CEO and president of latory approval could take three to nine SMG, said, “This merger is a major months. Adams said he could not com- step for our industry. We are excited ment further. to bring together these complementary AEG announced ASM Global will businesses to further elevate the stanbe headquartered in Los Angeles and dard of excellence in venue managenow operate more than 310 venues ment. We plan to accelerate innovation worldwide. It will now also include by combining our expertise to deliver stadiums, arenas, performing arts cen- increased value and offer enhanced caters and convention centers. The ma- pabilities to municipalities and venue jority of ASM venues have been part owners worldwide. At the same time, of SMG management, which ran more we expect that this transaction will than 240 venues before the merger. offer employees at both our corporate AEG currently manages Gila River headquarters and field operations treArena and other large venues such as mendous new opportunities.”

Staples Center in Los Angeles, T-MoAmir Motamedi, managing director bile Arena in Las Vegas and The O2 of Onex, added, “With (Westley) at Arena in London. the helm, SMG became a gold stanSEE MERGER PAGE 7 SMG’s clients include high-profile

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Glendale Assistant Fire Chiefs Gary Benson and Ken Barnes, Maricopa Ambulance Paramedic Chad Brewster, Glendale Fire Chief Terry Garrison, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Maricopa Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson, Glendale Captain Mark Herrmann, Maricopa Ambulance Director of Marketing Michelle Angle, Glendale Deputy Fire Chief Eric Keppler, Glendale Captain Rob Johnsson and Maricopa Ambulance Director of Glendale EMS Adam Stockton announce the new partnership between the city and Maricopa Ambulance. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)

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hibits the spirit of teamwork necessary to serve the city of Glendale.”

As part of the ambulance service agreement, Maricopa Ambulance will provide 13 new American-made Ford ambulances to the Glendale EMS system, as well as a quick response vehicle for Glendale system supervisors equipped with advanced life support equipment. Garrison said there were three reasons Maricopa was selected.

“First of all, customer service and this partnership (are) really going to be better for the customers,” Garrison said. “Secondly, firefighters’ safety, as these ambulances have some components to them that actually improve firefighters’ safety. And third, it is fiscally sound. They came in with a little better budget, little better funding for us, and it is going to work better for the city.”

Maricopa Ambulance vehicles feature national award-winning advanced safety systems, including lane departure/collision avoidance technology, safe driving performance monitoring, and technology that communicates with traffic lights to clear traffic.

“The city of Glendale conducted a thorough, competitive bid process, and we were honored to be selected as the best ambulance solution for the community,” Maricopa Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson said. “We will work with city of Glendale, the Glendale Fire Department, the Phoenix Fire Department Regional Dispatch Center and other partners in the medical community and law enforcement to further develop our plans based on data in the

community and provide the best emergency service possible for the community.”

The Glendale leadership team at Maricopa Ambulance consists of experienced local EMS professionals.

Glendale EMS Director Adam Stockton has more than a decade of experience in EMS in the Valley, including instrumental leadership in the startup of the Scottsdale 9-1-1 system with Maricopa Ambulance earlier this year and serving as the lead paramedic at the Abrazo West Level One Trauma Center. Stockton will manage day-today operations of the Glendale EMS system with assistance from paramedic supervisors.

With the numerous special events held in the city of Glendale, Maricopa Ambulance will support the Glendale Fire Department in their emergency coverage. Maricopa Ambulance’s leadership team has experience providing ambulance coverage to large-scale events in Arizona and to sporting event and performance venues throughout the country as part of its national network.

Maricopa Ambulance is now accepting applications for the more than 50 EMTs and paramedics who will serve the city of Glendale EMS system. Maricopa Ambulance will work with the Glendale Fire Department to transition qualified EMTs and paramedics who are currently working in the Glendale EMS system and are in good standing.

To fill out an application, visit maricopaambulance.com.

Maricopa Ambulance began operations in Maricopa County in Octo-

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ber 2016 after receiving its certificate of necessity (CON) from the Arizona Department of Health. The issuance of the CON allowed for a new choice in medical transport in Maricopa County, which was previously served by only one provider for a majority of the county. Today, Maricopa Ambulance operates more than 30 ambulances in the Valley and will add additional units in the coming months to serve new facility contracts and 9-1-1 contracts, including the Glendale community. Maricopa Ambulance currently provides 9-1-1 response to the city of Scottsdale, backup 9-1-1 response to the city of Surprise, and will begin providing 9-11 response to the city of Goodyear later this month.

Maricopa Ambulance is recognized as a Premier EMS Agency by the Arizona Department of Health Services and is a member of the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, the Arizona Health Care Association and the Arizona Ambulance Association. For more information, visit maricopaambulance.com.

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February 21, 2019

Student killed in apparent road-rage incident

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

Glendale High School students were in mourning after a student was killed February 12 in an apparent road-rage incident.

Police said Muhammad Shah Salim was shot in the head near the intersection of Indian School Road and 59th Avenue after the vehicle in which he was a passenger accidentally cut off another.

The driver of the other vehicle, 19-year-old Eduardo Madera, followed them and fired one shot through the back window. The bullet struck Shah Salim in the back of the head. He died later at a local hospital.

The police spokesperson said Salim and the driver of the vehicle, a 21-yearold man, were stopped at a red light just before 10 p.m. when Madera drove up next to them and they heard a pop. The victims told police they initially thought the pop was a tire issue until they saw the rear window was damaged. Salim later told the driver he was not feeling well, so the driver stopped at a business near Camelback

Muhammad Shah Salim was killed in an apparent road rage. (Photos courtesy Phoenix Police Department)

Road and 55th Avenue where they called for help.

Salim was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Police were able to find Madera after witnesses and the 21-year-old driver were able to give officers limited information of the suspect’s vehicle description.

Madera was later taken into custody after he admitted that he was involved in the incident. Madera was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and charged with first-degree murder.

Phoenix police believe there were other people inside Madera’s vehicle when this incident happened, and they would like to speak with them or any-

Eduardo Madera is suspected in the incident.

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Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6141 or, to remain anonymous, call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or, for Spanish speakers, 480-TESTIGO.

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Glendale police arrest man for voyeurism

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

Glendale police arrested a man for allegedly shooting video under bathroom stalls at Arrowhead Towne Center.

According to police, officers responded to a call from the food court area at Arrowhead Towne Center near Bell Road and 75th Avenue. When officers arrived, they found an off-duty police officer and mall security restraining 54-year-old Rolf Meier.

The off-duty officer told officers he was in the bathroom stall at the mall when a video camcorder came under the stall. He said he kicked the camera and then waited outside the stall for the suspect to come out.

He then detained Meier until mall security arrived, and they handcuffed him until Glendale officers arrived.

When officers arrived, they reviewed the recording on the camcorder and witnessed more than 18 males going to the bathroom in the food court. At least two of the videos appear to be boys who were younger than 15.

According to the spokesperson, Meier is a citizen of Switzerland and is in the United States on a visa. He maintains a residence in Surprise.

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Police searched his home and found “several thumb drives, burnable CDs and two camcorders” as well as other items. Officers are still reviewing the materials, and the incident is under investigation.

Meier, after being arrested, allegedly told officers “he did not believe was he was doing was wrong because the people he was recording did not know he was doing it.” He believed he would get a warning and not be arrested.

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February 21, 2019

Wet N Wild now Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

A decade after opening, Wet N Wild in Glendale has been rebranded to align with its new company, Six Flags.

Wet N Wild will become Six Flags Hurricane Harbor when it opens in spring. Six Flags bought the park in May. “Six Flags is a world-renowned leader in thrills and innovation and we are excited to add the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor name to our park,” said Donald Spiller, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix general manager.

“Six Flags is investing in new theming and many other park enhancements to offer guests a bigger, better, wetter, island-getaway experience.”

The park features more than 30 slides, rides and attractions, many of which are ranked top 10 attractions in the nation. Hurricane Harbor boasts North America’s first gravity-defying dueling water coasters.

Hurricane Harbor offers high-energy slides, interactive play structures, a giant wave pool, and mini-versions of the park’s most popular rides for younger

An artist’s rendering of what Hurricane Harbor Phoenix will look like after Wet N Wild is rebranded.

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Members and season pass holders will be the first to experience the park’s new look and feel during a membership and season pass holder sneak peek party March 9 and March 10. A new Caribbean-inspired marquee will greet guests. Other upgrades include reimagined ride entrances along with renovat-

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Many of the water slides and attractions will be repainted and receive new signage. The park is open weekends in March, April and May, for Spring Break March 16 to March 24. Daily operations begin Saturday, May 18.

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Glendale recycling program a success so far

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

Glendale officials have high hopes for reducing contaminants, thanks to the blue barrel pilot program that began in May 2018.

“The intent was to improve the quality and quantity of acceptable material in our curbside recycling program,” said Michelle Woytenko, field operations director. “Our recovery facility is very good, but a lot of recycling places are buying fewer and fewer contaminated recycling materials.”

After rolling out the program, the city learned 30 percent of the curbside recycling was contaminated and could not be recycled.

“In the curbside program, industry standards were at 15 percent and we were double that,” Woytenko said. “Some of the issues were the colors of our containers which were then green and beige.”

The program began with 200 homes in the Sahuaro and Cactus districts.

“We saw the need to impact the contamination numbers and we hired six inspectors to do education and review of the recycling program,” Woytenko said. “The last few years we increased research on what goes into the container and what does not go into those containers.”

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dard in venue management. We are grateful for his stewardship over the last 25 years and look forward to his continued involvement on the board.

Looking forward, we are thrilled to be partnering with Bob Newman and the talented AEG team to create a larger, more diverse company to better serve ASM’s clients.”

Bob Newman will be named president and CEO of ASM Global, with Westley joining the ASM’s Board of Directors, where he will actively support the merger completion and final integration.

“This transaction draws upon the depth of our combined talent and resources to create an organization that will deliver value and long-term success, as well as innovative services to our clients around the world,” Newman said in a statement.

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to be educated about what was acceptable in the bins. After they were informed, staff reviewed numbers about the reduction of nonacceptable materials in the recycling containers.

“Our results were amazing, as in Sahuaro, pre-pilot program contaminants were at 23 percent,” Woytenko said.

“After the new program, we decreased the contaminant material by 11 percent to only 12 percent nonrecyclable materials.”

In the Cactus District, the reduction was even greater.

“In Cactus, we started with 40 percent contaminant and reduced it by 26 percent to only 14 percent contaminant,” Woytenko said. “That is well below the industry standards.”

The program will continue through May before Woytenko’s staff will present council with another report. of AEG, said, “AEG Facilities has flourished under (Newman’s) leadership since it was established a decade ago, and this combination will position ASM for growth by joining the resources and talents of these two companies. ASM will offer an impressive array of capabilities that will accelerate the development and deployment of new services and bring diverse business, sports and entertainment experiences to municipalities, partners and fans around the world.”

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The name game

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February 21, 2019

PETERS’ OPINION – Dayton Daily New

BY MICHELLE DONATI-GRAYMAN Media Relations Lead, AAA Arizona

Many consumers may not realize that some Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have been available for nearly 30 years. This technology, however, has only become commonplace more recently as these systems now come standard on many new cars.

With at least one of these features, like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance, available on 93 percent of new vehicles, it is becoming increasingly important for consumers to have a solid understanding of

their functionality. But, clever marketing names coupled with a lack of consensus by industry regulatory groups, has made it difficult for consumers to determine what features a vehicle has and how they actually work.

Confusion among consumers, especially when it comes to the naming of these systems is a larger issue than some may realize. AAA found 40 percent of Americans expect partially automated driving systems, with names like Autopilot, ProPILOT or Pilot Assist, to have the ability to drive the car by itself. In reality, the intent of ADAS features is to assist in the driving task to help reduce the likelihood, or mitigate the severity of a crash with another vehicle — not to drive the car itself. Vague or unclear naming of these systems will only continue to widen the gap between what

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AAA conducted research to gain a better understanding of the growing prevalence of ADAS technology in new vehicles as well as to examine the terminology currently used by regulatory organizations and manufacturers. AAA analyzed 34 vehicle brands sold in the United States to identify the number of unique names manufacturers use to market ADAS. For example, automatic emergency braking, which was standard on 31 percent of 2018 vehicles, has 40 names just for this one feature. Other popular systems like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and blind spot warning have nearly 20 individual names for each.

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The Glendale Star

February 21, 2019

Border wall should make sense, not politics as usual

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

About a year ago, I moved into a new place and found myself for the first time in my life living in a gated community. The gate wasn’t much of a selling point, to be honest, at least compared to amenities like location, cost and proximity to my favorite golf course and the grocery store. But still, I’ve come to appreciate the sense of security offered by life inside a more-secure border.

All of which explains exactly why I believe that President Trump’s proposed border wall is not the scandalous, shameful concept his political opponents claim it to be.

The Arizona-Mexico border was one of the first places I visited upon moving to this state in 1995. I’ve traveled down there many times in the years since, both as a journalist and a tourist.

I’ve interviewed border mayors, ranchers, sheriffs and merchants, and been taken on multiple tours of the favorite routes used by drug smugglers and human traffickers. My admittedly simple-minded analysis of the situation is as follows: The United States of America is a magnet for all sorts of people. Most of them are good, but some of them are evil in the extreme. While our nation will never stop everyone who wants to do us harm, we would be wise to control to the greatest extent possible who comes and goes at edges of our country.

Thus, a border wall makes practical sense.

Unfortunately, we live in a time where virtually nothing is considered practically when it can be screamed about for political purposes. With that in mind, anything proposed by a Republican will be loathed by Democrats.

And vice versa. And few things are more loathed by Dems than President Trump’s “big, beautiful wall.”

Here’s southern Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva on the subject: “This wall, this fantasy, this political promise that was inane when (President Trump) made it

and it continues to be inane, is not the solution.”

Grijalva is part right, of course: A wall alone would never be enough to secure America’s borders. That’s why the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, which started building six miles of new wall in the Rio Grande Valley a few weeks back, also included “detection technology, lighting, video surveillance, and an all-weather patrol road parallel to the levee wall” in the package.

I’d absolutely concede that even this comprehensive “enforcement zone” will not deter every smuggler and criminal intent on entering America.

As any “Game of Thrones” viewer can tell you, even a miles-high wall can be breached by an evildoer who combines determination and criminal skill in the right measure.

Even so, lack of 100-percent effectiveness is no reason to abandon building a border wall. Nor is the existence of a tall ladder or the possibility that someone might build a tunnel, as smugglers in Naco and Douglas have been digging for years.

To me, a secure border, enhanced by a wall, would aid us in establishing a more humane immigration policy, including one that acknowledges the existence and contributions to America made daily by most of the 12 million undocumented folks currently inside our borders.

Me, I look at a wall as a logical starting point. But then again, I’m not this president or Speaker Nancy Pelosi. For them, everything is political – especially the things they deny as political.

“It has nothing to do with politics,” Pelosi has proclaimed about the wall.

“It has to do with a wall is an immorality between countries. It’s an old way of thinking.”

Spoken like someone protected around the clock by an armed security detail. And who, like me, assuredly lives behind a wall someplace very, very safe indeed.

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

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READERS’ VIEWPOINTS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Aldama ruined her day

Editor: I had the displeasure of meeting Jaime Aldama, and maybe he thought this old retired lady was not sophisticated and I guess I did.

I was not important to him, and that is why I did not vote for him.

Shame on you, Mr. Aldama, for making it not a happy day when I tried to have a conversation with you. I was not going to talk politics with you. Just to let you know that you left a not-nice impression to me. I will always remember how people treat people in not a nice way.

Mercedes Martinez Glendale

Congress: Build upon success of hospice model

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 a person-centered program that works and is 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 as well, 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’s and family’s health and wellbeing.

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.

Nancy Greschel Glendale

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The Glendale Star

February 21, 2019

Innovation driving WV’s health care boom

BY ERIN THORBURN WESTMARC

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Maybe at one time, health care expansion and innovation in the West Valley was like a mirage. There was a glimmer of something happening, but the full picture was blurry.

Not anymore. Today, 1.6 million West Valley residents have numerous options when it comes to innovative health care.

According to 2017 Census estimates, there were 49,610 health care workers living in the West Valley. From wherever you stand, the vision of West Valley health care maturation should be crystal clear.

And in 2019, the West Valley has it all when it comes to health care: New facilities, job creation, diverse education, and innovative care and treatment. Keep these four elements in mind when assessing what “expansion in West Valley health care” truly means.

Anyone traveling the I-10 between Watson Road and 99th Avenue can quickly see the West Valley’s booming health care sector.

Avondale’s Health Tech Corridor connecting to Goodyear’s Medical Innova-

tion Corridor, for example, houses more than 200 medical and health care-related business. This includes the Abrazo West Campus, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix and Adelante Healthcare Goodyear’s new 45,000 square-foot facility, which is opening in phases.

“The growth in health care services is a direct result of the need created by the growing and diverse communities we serve, and research shows that nearby excellent, cost-effective health care is considered a ‘must-have’ by employers and families alike,” said Christina Oh, CEO of Abrazo West Campus.

Other areas along the I-10 and the Loop 101 in the West Valley are home to the Dignity St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center, Phoenix Children’s Southwest Valley Specialty Care Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center and the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.

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The Campaign initiative includes plans for a 40,000-square-foot Banner Boswell Medical Center and emergency room expansion. This will provide 33 percent more patient beds and expand service capacity from 45,000 patient visits annually to 60,000 patient visits annually.

“Our long-standing partnership with Banner has helped us to develop two additional life-care health care facilities that has created a total of three nonprofit life-care facilities, employing 650 employees over the three senior living life-care facilities,” said Gina Ore, Sun Health Foundation’s executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer.

While economic development in the health care sector continues to fuel job creation, post-secondary support from educational outlets such as Midwestern University, Grand Canyon University, ASU West and the community colleges consistently shapes and provides the skilled talent to staff the West Valley’s innovative health care facilities.

“The demand for all health care providers – including veterinary – has been strong and will continue to be strong,” said Dr. Dennis Paulson, vice president of Midwestern University. “While we do not have exact numbers of how many alumni remain in the West Valley, our clinics employ many of our alumni and serve as primary training sites for our current students. Approximately 40 percent of our graduates remain in the state of Arizona to practice, helping to address critical shortages statewide.”

In addition, Midwestern University has invested $425 million in its Glendale campus and is the home of Arizona’s largest medical school and the state’s only veterinary college. The Glendale campus has been instrumental in creating more than 850 campus-based jobs and linking more than 8,000 health care professionals from around the United States to Glendale as preceptors, according to Paulson.

“Part of our growth includes new Graduate Medical Education programs, which will be based at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus,” said Jeff Patterson, CEO of the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus.

“Starting in July 2019, we’re adding an internal medicine residency and a general surgery residency, which will help bring new physicians to the community.”

Bursting, diverse health care employment and education opportunities, while

significant, aren’t the only noteworthy aspects of the ongoing West Valley health care expansion. Innovation is occurring everywhere in the West Valley, in several ways.

“The emergence of urgent care centers, freestanding emergency centers and micro-hospitals like our planned facility in Surprise, are innovations in care,” Oh said.

“It’s all about delivering the right care, at the right place, at the right time.”

Cutting-edge research to improve outcomes for patients with cancer is also happening in the West Valley. Immunotherapy research being done at CTCA has shown to be effective in shrinking tumors for a durable period of time for a select percentage of patients.

A major area of the research is focusing on implementing combinations of therapy to improve on those results.

“Clinical advancements in cancer care have significantly changed the way in which we treat the disease, including offering patients access to the most advanced treatment options in a convenient, more cost-effective outpatient setting,” said Raj Garg, president and CEO of CTCA. To stay current with technology and work with high-end physicians who can support innovative service lines, Abrazo has spent more than $100 million to become a leader in innovation.

Abrazo partnered with Cobalt Rehabilitation Hospital in Surprise to become the first in Arizona to provide a new robotic body-weight support system to allow paralyzed patients to walk.

Abrazo’s Arrowhead Campus became the first hospital in Arizona to use the new Mazor Robotics Renaissance Guidance System for minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery.

Abrazo also became the first health care organization in Arizona to use NICO BrainPath, state-of-the-art technology that offers patients a less-invasive surgical option for previously inoperable brain conditions.

For Sun Health, innovation encompasses adaptability.

“Innovation is being able to reinvent ourselves,” Ore explained. “For our unique senior and life-care models, this means incorporating preventative health strategies, focusing on quality of life, and offering services such as memory navigation, care transition, wellness programming and more in a community-based partnership.”

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Others: Jim Kieffer and his life of service er Midwestern liked him – he was University – bigger than life. and traveled all Even the children over the world took to him. Before Retired Judge to places like you would know it, Quentin Tolby the Philippines, Jim had a couple of Peru, Nicaragua, kids in his arms and Uganda, Ukraine a couple hanging on Some people pass through life and and India. Goto his legs. He loved only take; few only give. James L. Kief- ing into the back to laugh and have fun fer is someone who is more concerned country, places with the children. about “others” than himself. His entire you did not go As I got up to leave, life has been “Service Above Self,” the without soldiers I told Jim, “I am gomotto of Rotary International. with guns proing to Rotary in about When we sat down to talk, Jim had tecting you. They an hour. Anything already been given the bad news. The set up clinics and you want me to say?” doctor said it was bad and his time was helped “others” He smiled and said, short. Jim had come to terms with his with medical “Make them laugh.” situation. I was amazed he was so con- problems.

Lesson – How do tent. No feeling sorry. No “why me?”

I said, “Why you want to be reJim still has a great sense of humor. did you travel to membered?

I asked, “How is it you committed all those places Editor’s Note: Jim your whole 37-year career to the kids and at great risk Kieffer served as a Jim Kieffer has spent his life helping others, living up to the Rotary International motto, “Service assistant on the west side, as a teacher, assistant to yourself and at Above Self.” He is shown at his second home in Mexico with a young girl, who lives in a home teacher, principal, principal and superinten- your own person- Kieffer and his fellow Glendale Rotary Club members helped build. (Photo courtesy Quentin Tolby) principal, principal and superintendent dent?” al expense?”

He said, “I joined the Navy and was He said, “It’s kind of hard to explain, amazed at Jim’s energy. No matter with Glendale Union High School Dissent to Vietnam on the aircraft carri- but one day I was fitting an old man where we would go, everyone knew trict. He is a longtime member of Glener Kitty Hawk. Every day, all day, I with glasses and when I placed them Jim Kieffer, and you could tell they dale Rotary Club. loaded the bombs – bullets that killed on his face, he started to cry, and he people. It was stupid, stupid, stupid. I said, ‘I can now read my Bible,’ and am patriotic, I loved my country, but he broke into the most beautiful song I it was not doing have ever heard. any good. One That’s why I day, sitting on went.”

I was fitting an old man the fantail of I asked, “How with glasses and when the ship all by was it you startmyself, it came ed building I placed them on his to me: I want houses in Mexiface, he started to cry, to be a teacher. co?” and he said, ‘I can now If people are He said, “Merread my Bible.’ taught to think, le Graber invited just maybe, we me to go with – Jim Kieffer would not get him on a Habiinto these intat for Humanity credibly stupid build. I even got Midwestern University wars. I returned home and went to Ar- to meet former President Jimmy Carter. izona State University and got my de- Then, Merle and I, we went to Puerto gree in education. I love to teach. I love Penasco (Rocky point) to build a house. the classroom.”

We did not get along with some of the You Can Make a Difference for I asked Jim, “Have you ever thought folks in that group. We said, ‘We can the Future of Healthcare. about in your 37 years in education, do this,’ and came back and pitched the how many thousands and thousands of idea to our Glendale Rotary Club, and lives you have made a difference in?” every six months after that, Rotary You could see the gleam in his eyes raised the money, about a dozen memand the smile on his face. Jim did not bers supplied the labor, a group called need to answer. After 37 years in edu- Isai 6-8 picked a family and we built a cation, Jim was thinking about others. house at no expense to the family. We He did not just sit in his rocking chair have built 14 houses to date, and I hope 20195 North 57th Avenue by the lake in back of his house and Glendale Rotary will continue to build Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona 85308 vegetate. He still wanted to help others. long after I am gone.”

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The Glendale Star

February 21, 2019

Library features local author as ‘writer in residence’

BY PAUL MARYNIAK

Poland – in English.”

“This posting is indeed a huge honor and recognition as it is the first addition to their recommended reading list in four years,” said her publisher, Koehler Books.

For a schedule of her Glendale appearances or to arrange a one-on-one session, visit glendaleaz.com/library.

The program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the institute of Museum and Library Services.

For more information, visit katrinashawver.com, email katrina@katrinashawver.com or call 480-329-9738.

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Ahwatukee author Katrina Shawver has been picking up awards for more than a year for her biography of an Ahwatukee man who survived two Nazi concentration camps.

Now, Shawver, author of “Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America,” has attained another honor – a designation as a writer in residence at Glendale Public Library from Monday, March 4, through May for public workshops and one-on-one consulting at the library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale.

“The Writers in Residence program promotes writing in communities by connecting local, professional authors to serve as a one-on-one appointment with Katrina or attending a public workshop to learn new skills in craft and publishing,” the library said in a release. “All experience levels are welcome.”

The Arizona Talking Book Library has chosen “Henry” for its collection of recorded books for the blind and disabled. Once production is complete, about an eight-month process, it will

Author Katrina Shawver with Nancy and Henry Zguda at their home in Ahwatukee before Henry’s death in 2003. (Photo courtesy Katrina Shawver)

be uploaded to the Library of Congress and made available nationwide.

Shawver’s book is the culmination of both a friendship and a 15-year research effort that took her to Poland and Germany, where she unearthed more than

80 records that further illustrated one of the key themes in her book – the slaughter of six million Poles during World War II by both the Nazis and Russians.

In 2002, she met Henry Zguda, an 85-year-old Polish Catholic survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald during WWII who lived a mile from her Phoenix home.

Before his death on Thanksgiving Day 2003, Zguda was a well-known figure around the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, but also an accomplished athlete throughout virtually his whole life.

In his youth, he was a champion swimmer – but that was interrupted by his internment for three years in two Nazi concentration camps, Auschwitz and Buchenwald, as a Polish political prisoner.

He and a friend defected from Communist Poland in 1956 at the height of the Cold War with the help of friends he met in Buchenwald.

Henry and his wife, Nancy, who died in 2013, moved to Ahwatukee in 1980, and lived in the same house near 48th Street and Warner Road until their deaths.

Shawver has been honored in the Polish American community for her efforts and presentations, has presented on Polish history at the community college level, and her book garnered first place for published nonfiction in the 2018 Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest.

The book also was posted by Poland’s Consulate General to its website under the heading “Books from Poland and on

Shawver commented on her book, “Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America.”

What makes this account so relevant today?

Henry witnessed perhaps the most extreme example of anti-Semitism: the calculated, strategic murder of millions of Jews. Today, there is a rise in anti-Semitism, hate crimes and swastikas…

This book also serves as a historical reminder that no group of people was safe from being targeted. There is danger if no one is allowed to disagree with their government without fear of retribution… Today, it is hard to discern real news from hidden agendas, and I wonder how many people truly question their information sources.

Even social platforms like Facebook use algorithms to determine who sees what. History is taught less and less to younger generations, or distorted or “softened.” I hope this book causes readers to pause, think and consider the lessons of history.

Who will this book appeal to?

I consider Henry an intelligent read for discerning adults, especially those interested in European history, World War II and the Holocaust. A reader’s discussion guide is included for book groups. It is also ideal for college-level courses on WWII or the Holocaust. I have received a lot of support from the Polish community, and definitely anyone of Polish heritage or connections will appreciate it.

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Family turns grief into Rotary to hold community cook-off gifts for parents

BY DARRELL JACKSON

BY CAROLYN DRYER

Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Glendale Star Editor

Shianne, Sam and Xander Pineda show off the more than 270 Pillow Pets they collected and donated to Banner Thunderbird Hospital. (Photos courtesy of Shianne Pineda)

After losing a son last year, Shianne and Sam Pineda wanted to lessen the pain felt by parents in similar situations.

The couple donated Pillow Pets to Banner Thunderbird Hospital, whose staff comforted them as Xayne passed.

“My son Xayne was born in January 2018 and we had a safe sleep accident May 28,” Shianne Pineda said. “He was on life support for six days before he passed away.

“During Xayne’s time on life support and after his passing, the nurses and doctors at Banner Thunderbird were amazing to us. We had one nurse who stayed with us the entire time and became like family to us. We contacted the hospital about how we could help, and they recommended Pillow Pets.”

Through Facebook, the couple asked family members to donate Pillow Pets, stuffed toys that transform from deco-

rated pillows to stuffed animals.

“We hoped to get about 30 donated before January 26, 2019, in honor of Xayne’s birthday,” Pineda said. “We ended up getting about 280 that we donated to the Banner PICU (pediatric intensive care unit), coming from as far away as Minnesota and Missouri.”

The Pinedas, along with their son Xander, donated the pillow pets January 26 to Banner Thunderbird PICU. “Hopefully they can give the kids a smile when they are in the hospital,” Pineda said. “We actually got the chance to hand out six of them to kids in the PICU and the smiles on their faces made it all worth the work.”

Pineda said they have annual plans to keep Xayne’s memory alive, but they’re unsure how.

“We really haven’t thought about it because of the overwhelming response we got from this,” Pineda said. “They had another recent drive for sheets, so we will reach out soon and see what we can do to assist them in any way we can.”

Pineda said she’s happy to help Banner Thunderbird.

“It has helped us more than most things,” she said. “It made us really happy every time we got a Pillow Pet in the mail. They came with condolences and it showed that Xayne was being remembered. It just warmed my heart to see the outpouring of love.”

The Pillow Pets donated to Banner Thunderbird Hospital have tags honoring the Pinedas’ son Xayne.

Glendale Rotary Club is hosting a community cook-off from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, on the plaza in front of Gila River Arena at Westgate Entertainment District on 91st and Glendale avenues.

The Jim Kieffer Community CookOff will feature sample chili and wings for the price of admission: adults cost $5, while children younger than 12 are admitted free. Additionally, the event needs community members to enter their chili and wings recipes and become chef teams.

The team entry fee is $50, which goes to support Soldier’s Best Friend. Prizes will be awarded to the chili and wings team with the most votes from guests.

A team can be one or more people.

Each team will be able to display any table décor items. Give the team a catchy name and wear a team uniform showcasing team spirit. Take a gas-only heating unit and set up an already pre-

pared 3 gallons of chili or 100 chicken wings.

Teams will be provided with one booth, one table and chairs; 1 oz. tasting cups; spoons and napkins; and trash containers. Chef teams, sponsors and participants will not sell food, drinks or services in any way.

While guests are sampling the chili and wings, they can enjoy beverages in the beer garden and watch their children play in the bounce house and have their faces painted.

For more information, contact ryan@ striventa.com.

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Arizona native pens book about birding

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Glendale Star Staff Writer

Birder Charles J. Babbitt simplifies the Glendale Recharge Ponds to one word: Priceless.

Owned by SRP and located north of Camelback Road and 107th avenue, Babbitt admires the area and the many birds it contains.

“The ponds have just created a wonderful habitat, particularly for waterfowl, ducks, herons, and most notably shorebirds. Shorebirds migrate to Arizona in great numbers from the Arctic to South America and back twice a year – in the spring and the fall – and a place with water, like the Glendale Recharge Ponds, just attracts them like a magnet. You can go out there and on any given day during peak shorebird migration find as many as 20 different species,” he explained.

“Besides shorebirds, I mean, it’s just a wonderful place at virtually any time of the year to go out and see just lots of interesting birds on the water or around the water. It’s wonderful.”

Now a published author, Babbitt cites the Glendale Recharge Ponds and the many birds it contains alongside plenty of other locations that span the entirety of the state in his new book, “Birding Arizona – What to Know, Where to Go,” which hits stores February 23.

Babbitt will hold a book talk and signing at Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 23. The book can be purchased at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe

and Phoenix, all Valley Barnes & Noble locations and Amazon, among other expected locations.

J. Babbitt, a retired trial lawyer, took the next stop in his love of A birder for more than Charles birding by publishing a book on the subject. It hits stores February 23. four decades, Babbitt (Photo courtesy Sherry L. Butler Communications) became interested in friends of the avian variety dates back of which he enjoyed the songs. even further, to his younger years. A It wasn’t until 1978 that he began third-generation Arizonan, Babbitt to take it seriously, however. While grew up in Flagstaff. his trade by day was in law, a fellow “As a child, I was always very, very lawyer changed his life by introducing interested in birds,” he said. “I had a him to a Williamson’s sapsucker on deep fascination for birds. I used to Mt. Lemmon, which is north of Tucfeed birds in the winter in the snow in son. Babbitt calls it “a gorgeous woodFlagstaff.” pecker.”

Some birds he cites as piquing an “He kind of took me out looking, early interest are the Great Blue Heron and frankly, after seeing Williamson’s and the Western Meadowlark, the latter sapsucker, I then was really hooked,”

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Babbitt said.

“I then began going out on my own and started going out on field trips with the Tucson Audubon Society and began making friends of other birders and just got into it in a big way.”

He eventually moved to Phoenix and got involved with the Maricopa Audubon Society, which he led for eight years. Through that organization, he said, he enjoyed not only field trips and bird walks, but its environmental conservation efforts.

Then, four years ago, he decided to retire from law. But the birding continued – and surely ramped up. “(Birding) was my overriding hobby, but I couldn’t do it much because I was actively practicing law,” he said.

“But whenever I had a chance to go on a birding trip or take a weekend and go look for migrating birds or something, I loved to do that. It was a wonderful way and a wonderful contrast to practice of law. It was just a wonderful way to relax and do something I really enjoyed.”

That brings him to 2019. His first book, “Birding Arizona – What to Know, Where to Go” is published by R.W. Morse Company and its cover displays a Grace’s warbler painted by his wife, Eleanor.

The result of an estimate three years’ hard work, the book’s chapters cover topics such as birding in different seasons; identifying characteristics of birds; places to go (and maps to boot); counting birds; the environment; and specific types of birds you can find in

Glendale High hosts Historical Society offers annual all-class reunion a trip back in time

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale High School graduates are calling all alumni to join old friends at the annual all-class reunion at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 30, in the high school cafeteria. Bruce Heatwole will be the emcee this year.

The deadline for reservations is March 15. Reunion tickets may be purchased online at ghsaar.myevent.com, or by mailing a check to the GUHS/ GHS AAR Committee, P.O. Box 6288, Glendale, AZ 85312. The cost is $20 per person, and it includes lunch.

When registering, provide your

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name (maiden name), graduation year and your accompanying spouse’s or guest’s name. List your contact information: phone number, email and/or street address, city, state and ZIP code.

“Preservation of the Past” is the motto of Glendale Arizona Historical Society. Its program on February 25 is a presentation titled “The Sands Family’s 1924 Tour to Taos, New Mexico.”

Tricia Loscher, chief curator of the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, will give details of the Sands family in the exhibit. It traces the trip taken by the Louis and Frances Sands family to Taos in 1924. Included in the presentation is an interactive dis-

play using the model of a 1923 Lincoln Touring Sedan.

Also in Loscher’s presentation are the camera and journal used by the Sands family during their trip. Along with the Sands family’s trip, the exhibit will focus in part on the Taos Society of Artists.

Loscher has a doctorate in art history from the University of Arizona. This is the second time the program has been scheduled since April 23, 2018. That one experienced technical difficulties.

Refreshments will be served.

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Arizona.

“I really wanted to write a book that covered a lot of ground,” he explained.

“Basically my idea was to introduce, help people find, identify and appreciate Arizona’s birds.

“And I wanted it to be just about Arizona birds – just about Arizona. I am a native Arizonan. I didn’t want to cover other states or other places.”

Although this is Babbitt’s first book, he doesn’t come from an inexperienced writing perspective. From contributing articles to birding magazines and op-eds to newspapers, he’s had his fair share of past writing experiences – whether about birds themselves or conservation.

“I enjoyed writing, and so when I retired it just seemed like a natural thing to write a book about birds,” he said.

It did require its fair share of research, however. But it was nothing Babbitt couldn’t handle, what with his various decades of birding experience. Though he admits it did require plenty of reading, which is cited in its bibliography, the bulk of the research comes through firsthand experience in the field.

“A lot of it is just the result of a lot of field work, trips to different parts of

the state, looking for different species, and learning their songs, learning their habitats, and frankly learning to just really appreciate their uniqueness and value,” he said.

Though his book is sure to include areas like Glendale Recharge Ponds, he’s quick to admit Northern Arizona is where he feels at home, coming from roots in Flagstaff. Thus, areas like the San Francisco Peaks, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and the Navajo and Hopi reservations offer some of his favorite birding experiences.

“Those are under-birded areas, but just really fascinating parts of the state; beautiful, scenery-wise, and a lot of interesting birds,” he said.

“A couple of my very favorite Northern Arizona birds are two really iconic birds: Pinyon jay’s and Clark’s nutcracker.”

Truly, however, he wants readers to know you can admire birds’ beauty just about anywhere you go in the state.

“You go out into some of the most remote and barren-looking desert areas of Arizona and you’d be surprised how many species you can find,” he elaborated, adding that metropolitan areas like Phoenix and Glendale are also rife with birdlife.

Alas, Arizona has more than 550 species of birds, according to the book.

Though his journeys have shown him much beauty, Babbitt admits has also seen his fair share of damage to birds’ habitats – hence the inclusion of the chapter Birding and the Environment.

Specifically, in speaking with “The Glendale Star,” he cites declines in populations of species such as ferruginous pygmy and Mexican spotted owls, yellow-billed cuckoos and the northern goshawk.

“I’m very excited,” he said about the book’s completion and release.

“It’s really nice to finally have it out.

I’m looking forward to talking about it and sharing it with people and I hope people find it informative, and I hope it helps them find, identify and appreciate Arizona’s birds.”

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Delph: Why I write this column each week Do you realize I have been writing this column every week since November 2004? I just talked with Bill Toops, whose parents started The Glendale Star in 1978. They purchased the Peoria Times (that publication began in 1952) in the mid-1970s. Bill Toops shared with me that this article, “The Church-Community Connection,” is the longest-running column in the history of these newspapers. That’s more than 700 articles I have written for you.

I think I need to see a counselor.

One of my purposes for writing this article each week is to equip people for real life, not just church life. I like to “put it God’s way but nicely.” My hope in writing this article is to redefine God, Jesus, churches and Christians in your eyes, giving you another perspective (and in my opinion a truer perspective) than what you are hearing and seeing in mainline media.

The problem with media is what is reported is mostly the exception, not the norm. For example, you may hear of a pastor taking money from his church or maybe getting into an affair.

When we read this, it makes people

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think that all pastors and Christians do this. We never hear about the other 99 percent who are living their lives in a godly and authentic way. I want you to hear about those people also.

I’m living from Christianity, not talking about Christianity. There’s a difference when you’re in the relationship, not talking about the relationship.

My purpose is not to convert you. It’s to inform, inspire, equip and empower you for a bigger, better, greater life by unpacking Christianity in an understandable and relevant way.

I hope you receive some “ahas” from time to time. And, I hope the “ahas” turn into action on your part. Every word, saying, item and the like in this article is based on Scripture and Christian values designed to upgrade your life. It’s not just feel-good stuff. It’s an

upgrade when applied.

So, here are some potent thoughts for you for the week and, hopefully, forever.

Like this one. I saw this saying on a cup in Flagstaff, Arizona, a few weeks ago: “Kind people are my kinda people.”

The readers on my Facebook really resonated with that statement. The whole world could use this statement right now.

Do you know where kindness starts?

With each one of us, one person at a time, applying it. It doesn’t happen by legislation; it’s happens by revelation and transformation.

Here’s another “kind” item for you.

It’s called Ten Things that Require Zero Talent. 1. Being on time. 2. Work ethic. 3. Effort. 4. Body language. 5.

Energy. 6. Attitude. 7. Passion. 8. Being coachable. 9. Doing extra. 10. Being prepared.

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This next life-lifter is from Warren Buffett. “You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you, that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.”

That’s great advice. Let the dust and your emotions settle, and then decide.

Let’s finish with this thought on grace by author Philip Yancey. Even if you are not a Christ follower, you should read it. It could change your life. “Jesus forgave a thief dangling on a cross, knowing the thief had converted out of plain fear. That thief would never study the Bible, never attend synagogue or church, and never make amends to those he had wronged. He simply said, ‘Jesus remember me,’ and Jesus promised, ‘Today you will be with me in Paradise.’ It was another shocking reminder that grace does not depend on what we have done for God, but rather what God has done for us.”

Those of you who are skeptics about Christianity, please remember this true statement from Yancey.

Religious activities will not get you into heaven. A relationship with Christ is what gets you into heaven. And, that’s the truth.

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Jeff Locke shoots for success with the Hotshots

BY DARRELL JACKSON Glendale Star Staff Writer

After five years in the NFL, Mountain Ridge graduate Jeff Locke is focused on a return while playing for the Alliance of American Football’s Arizona Hotshots during their inaugural season.

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Locke, 28, in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft and played four years with the Vikings before playing one year in Detroit.

He also had brief time with the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers but was released before the 2018 season.

He said punting fell in his lap just before attending Mountain Ridge High School.

“Punting kind of picked me,” Locke said while standing next to State Farm Stadium after the Hotshots practice. “I was always the big-legged soccer kid and my friends from middle school got me to try out for freshman football and that was it.”

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Locke, whose father was in the military, was born in Germany and moved to

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was a good school and my older brother was starting high school, so we moved to Glendale,” Locke said. “I loved my time as a Mountain Lion.”

When he got to MRHS, Locke was a star soccer player before friends suggested he try out for football because of his strong leg.

“The first football game I ever attended was the first game I played in on the freshman team,” Locke said. “I had never been to a game, even as a fan, before that game because I was always playing soccer.”

After that first freshman game, he was not hooked, but was so strong he quickly moved up.

“I don’t really remember, but Jeff Locke practices his punting during the Arizona Hotshots’ first practice outside State Farm Stadium in GlenI must have done pretty well bedale. (Photos by Ronald Morrison) cause I was on the varsity team Glendale when his father completed his the following week,” Locke said. military career at Luke Air Force Base.

During high school, Locke was a kickHe attended MRHS because his parents er most of the time, connecting on 20 wanted him to attend a better school. of 39 field goal attempts, including a “My parents knew Mountain Ridge 63-yarder against Tucson Sunnyside August 8, 2007 — still the longest in Mountain Ridge history.

While on the soccer team, Locke helped the Mountain Lions to their first regional championship during his junior season while he was still playing soccer and football.

After joining the varsity football team, Locke was the kicker, punter and wide receiver before taking up punting full time his sophomore year.

“Toward the second half of my sophomore year, I realized I was a better punter than a kicker, but kicked field goals my entire high school career,” Locke said. “I realized the scholarships were lining up for punting and realized I had a big leg and could play college as a punter.”

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“I was a good student in high school and planned to major in science in college, and UCLA was the best of the offers for science at that time,” Locke said.

While redshirting his freshman year, an exam forced him to rethink his major.

“I had an exam on a Sunday morning after the University of Southern California (USC) game. I got together with my academic adviser and asked him if that was how it was going to be in science and he said, ‘Yes,’” Locke said. “I decided to change to the science of money, economics, and fell in love with it and that was it.”

Locke earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA, while shining on the field for four years with the Bruins.

He started 53 games with a punting average of 44.23, No. 2 in UCLA history.

Locke also had a 42.54-percent touchback rate on kickoffs. During his senior year, Locke was named first-team AllPac-12, when he led the league in yards per punt (45.8) and earned first-team all-conference academic team honors.

He was also selected to play in the Senior Bowl college all-star game and earned the Captain’s Award.

National Football League

After his four years at UCLA, Locke said his agent predicted he would be drafted between the fourth and seventh rounds.

“My agent got a report and that is what it said, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

In fact, my family and I were at a wedding in California and sitting in a hotel room during the second day of the draft,” Locke said. “My dad had all these cards on a table with every possibility of where I could wind up when the phone rang.”

It was a Minnesota number. He was told the Vikings were drafting him in the fifth round.

“I got the call and, in a few minutes, it showed up on the television, so it became real then,” Locke said. “I got on a plane and headed to Minnesota a couple days later.”

When he stepped off the plane, the snow shocked him.

“I had grown up in Arizona and then Los Angeles, so it was a shock to see all the snow,” Locke said. “I thought this was interesting, but I loved Minneapolis, it is an amazing town.”

He said when he joined the team, he worked hard. He made mistakes, though, that wishes he could change on the field.

“My biggest mistake was I didn’t focus on directional punting. I went the comfortable route and would kick the ball down the middle of the field because I had done it my entire career,” Locke said.

“That put me behind the eight ball and I was playing catch up when the league began moving toward directional punting.”

He said he finally began focusing on directional punting midway through his third year but struggled with the cold.

“Playing outside then (at the old TCF Stadium) and it was tough playing in those conditions,” Locke said. “I struggled with that and didn’t finish strong at the end of my contract and heading into free agency.”

Arizona Hotshots

Locke said he’s honored to be part of the inaugural Arizona Hotshots season under head coach Neuheisel again.

“I loved playing for coach at UCLA and we had a good laugh my first day out here when he looked at me and (former UCLA and current Hotshots assistant coach Tim) Hundley and said, ‘I can’t believe we got Jeff Locke out here punting for us again,’ and we all laughed,” Locke said. “This really has been a great experience so far and I can’t wait to get rolling.”

Locke said fans should check out the league, especially the Hotshots, because he said, “In terms of on the field, there really is not a big difference between the AAF and the NFL.” There are no kickoffs in the AAF and there are no extra points as each team must go for two-point conversions after touchdowns.

“That is weird still, but it is good because we all know the kickoff is the most dangerous play in football,” Locke said.

“I haven’t heard of guys complaining about it so far and it actually makes guys want to be part of the punt team more.”

Instead of kickoffs, teams start at the 20-yard line. In scrimmage before the season began, Locke said starting kicker Nick Folk was barely part of the team.

“There was a drive when the offense got inside the red zone and we started preparing for a field goal when the offense scored,” Locke said. “We kind of looked at each other and said, ‘I guess we should put our hats back on and sit down.’ I don’t think (Folk) even had a kick that game and that was really weird.”

Locke said he is focused on the AAF and believes the league can be a great football alternative during the NFL offseason.

“I believe this league can be like a G-League in the National Basketball

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Association or Minor League Baseball,” Locke said. “There are too many guys who don’t get drafted and then don’t make their first camp and don’t get a second chance. This league has the chance to be that second chance.”

After the season, Locke said he will then focus on a future attempt at making an NFL roster.

“My agent just said come in here and make the best 10-game highlight video and that is what I am focused on right now.

Life after football

After earning his economics degree, Locke helped people improve their financial stability.

“I love the financial education side of things and I don’t think it is addressed enough to help people move forward,” Locke said. “I don’t think it is addressed enough as early as middle school. I would love to start talking to middle, high school and college kids about things like getting their first mortgage or car loan because it is not taught enough.”

He said he is hoping to start his own financial advising company after his playing days.

While interning during college, he learned about the financial challenges NFL players face, and wanted to help them. During his end-of-the-session presentation, he spoke about the root of the problem. Executives were impressed.

He took the 45-minute presentation to the Vikings. After refining it throughout 2015, Locke spoke to Vikings rookies in 2016 and Indianapolis Colts freshman class during the 2018 preseason.

“I had a number of advisers reach out to me and it opened my eyes for my future,” Locke said. “I have had a couple of NFL players contact me. I am not licensed, so I can’t really do much, but it really opened my eyes on what may be needed, so I am looking at that after football.”

But for now, he is focused on the Arizona Hotshots and the AAF, which he says fans should check out because it is going to be a fun ride as the Hotshots are the early favorites for the first league championship.

“I think it is going to be just as competitive as an NFL game, with more offense, more points, and it is going to be faster,” Locke said. “They are looking at two-and-a-half-hour games, as opposed to a four-hour game, but just as competitive. I think it is going to be explosive and guys will be hungrier because everyone here wants to get to the NFL stadium and nobody has that guaranteed contract and are working for their next one.”

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The latest news from Glendale Union schools

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Glendale Union High School District

GUHSD teacher job fair February 23

Are you or is someone you know looking to teach for an award-winning high school district? If so, you’re in luck, because the Glendale Union High School District is hiring. Learn more at the district’s annual teacher job fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, in the Media Center at Greenway High School, 3930 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix.

GUHSD offers a nationally recognized teacher mentoring program, extensive professional development opportunities, competitive teacher salaries and generous benefits packages.

Teachers are needed to fill vacancies for the 2019-20 school year. Interviews will be conducted at the job fair. Contact Ester Evans by calling 623-4356017 to schedule an interview.

Free summer academy programs coming soon at GUHSD

Looking for summer programs that are designed to prepare you for those next important steps? Glendale Union High School District can offer you this and much more with its upcoming summer academy programs in June and July. The programs were created to prepare students academically and socially to pave the way for success during and after high school. Enjoy credit and non-credit courses, free transportation for most classes, breakfast and lunch, quality programs with certified teach-

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Look for more details and registration information coming soon on the Glendale Union High School District website at guhsdaz.org, or visit the district’s Facebook page at @GUHSDAZ.

GUHSD National Merit semifinalist students advance to finalist status

Glendale Union High School District announced that all of its 2019 National Merit Semifinalists have officially advanced to the finalist level of the competition. The academically high-performing students include Independence senior Alexander Sigg; Sunnyslope seniors Jeremy Becker, Zoe Friese, Derek Gemar, McKenna Kellner and Michael Perry; and Thunderbird senior Danielle Zylstra. To be considered for this designation, students fulfilled several academic requirements. They are now eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and will be competing for one of 2,500 available National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis.

For more GUHSD news, visit the GUHSD Facebook page at @GUHSDAZ.

Apollo DECA earns goldcertified status for schoolbased enterprise

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) club at Apollo High School, a proud member of the Glendale Union High School District, recently achieved gold-certified status for its

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The Independence High School Vocal Ensemble received excellent ratings for its participation in jazz and madrigal at the Northern Arizona University Jazz Madrigal Festival in Flagstaff. (Photos courtesy GUHSD)

2019 National Merit Semifinalists show off their awards alongside GUHSD Governing Board President Patty Kennedy. From left to right are Danielle Zylstra, Michael Perry, McKenna Kellner, Derek Gemar, Kennedy, Jeremy Becker and Alexander Sigg. Zoe Friese is not pictured.

school-based enterprise (SBE). To earn this designation, DECA students had to perform an in-depth financial and marketing analysis about their school store business and compose a 50-page project for National DECA review. They will also participate in DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.

For more Apollo news, visit the school Facebook page at @ApolloHighSchoolAZ.

Independence vocal ensemble impresses at Jazz Madrigal Festival

The vocal ensemble at Independence High School, a member of the

Glendale Union High School District, recently attended Northern Arizona University’s Jazz Madrigal Festival in Flagstaff. The annual festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States, and features special guest clinicians and more than 140 high school ensembles from Arizona and nearby states. At the concert, Independence Choir participated in both categories of jazz and madrigal and received excellent ratings. It was a great event that the group was honored to be a part of.

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Midwestern crowns Brain Bee winner

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From left to right are Mountain Ridge High School student Shiu Shah (second place) and BASIS Chandler students Latavya Chintada (first place) and Shreya Sreekantham (third place). (Photo courtesy Midwestern University)

On February 4, Midwestern University welcomed some of Arizona’s top high school students for the annual Arizona Regional Brain Bee, an educational competition similar to a spelling bee that focuses on neuroscience.

The 2019 Arizona Regional Brain Bee at Midwestern University was presented in partnership with the BHHS Legacy Foundation.

This year, 88 students from 14 Arizona high schools from as far away as Bagdad and Bisbee converged on the Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus to test their knowledge of the human brain, how it governs human behavior, and the science that helps medical professionals understand brain function.

The top three Brain Bee finishers, in order, were Latavya Chintada from BASIS Chandler, Shiu Shah from Mountain Ridge High School and Shreya Sreekantham from BASIS Chandler. Latavya took top honors this

year after finishing second in last year’s Brain Bee and third two years ago.

BASIS Chandler won the team prize for the overall high score for the fifth straight year.

For her performance in the Brain Bee, Latavya won a $2,000 scholarship toward tuition for any Midwestern University program at either the University’s Glendale Campus or the campus in Downers Grove, Illinois, as well as travel expenses to help her as she competes at the upcoming USA Regional Brain Bee Championship in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Midwestern University faculty and students served as judges, question readers, timers and scorekeepers for the Brain Bee. Questions ran the gamut, from identifying physical features of the brain itself to naming brain disorders and diseases, to surgical and medical practices that modify neural behaviors.

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The annual Chocolate Affaire event returned to downtown Glendale just in time for the sweetest holiday of the year – Valentine’s Day. The event, which was Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, February 10, hosted around 40 chocolatiers. There were sweets and treats as far as the eye could see, specifically chocolate! Beyond that, the two-day event featured a variety of other activities, from tours of Cerreta Candy Co.’s Chocolate Factory, live music, contests, kids inflatables, romance novelists, painting classes, food and, as always, access to downtown Glendale’s large variety of shops and restaurants. Fun for the whole family, the event also had family-friendly activities that were appropriate for the kids.

1. Around 40 chocolatiers lined the streets in downtown Glendale for the return of the annual Chocolate Affaire event. 2. Mark Smith, owner of Mr. Fudge, was present with his company. 3.

Smith’s company, Mr. Fudge, sold a variety of products, from plain vanilla fudge to butterscotch fudge and “very berry” chocolate raspberry fudge. 4. Mr. Fudge even sells pumpkin pie fudge. 5. Guests tried chocolate-covered apples at the event. 6. Various chocolate items line trays at the annual Chocolate Affaire event. 7. With approximately 40 chocolatiers advertised for the event, there were so many items guests could try. 8. Black Tie Caramel sells a variety of flaors, from espresso sauce to butter rum sauce and salted vanilla sauce.

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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Glendale Star Assistant Editor

Hello, readers! It’s another beautiful week in the West Valley. As a matter of fact, it’s been surprisingly chilly at points, after seemingly having begun to heat up again.

But that’s not why we’re here! What is this, a weather report? No, we’re here to discuss all the great new businesses, construction and other happenings in the city of Glendale. And this week has some big ones.

Of course, there is the new luxury vehicle showroom, which you may have heard of, but there are also some details on a chamber-tied event and another item. Let’s dive in!

First, Glendale’s new Arrowhead BMW luxury vehicle showroom and service center is now open. The new center is at 19250 N. 101 Loop, between Beardsley Road and Union Hills Drive. At more than 100,000 square feet, it features two customer lounges and Isetta coffee bars, a BMW Lifestyle Boutique, a Genius Bar, M Performance

events, VIP and “Women of BMW” networking events, and event/education facilities that meet BMW’s premium standards.

It offers new BMW models – such as 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 Series cars; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles; the all-electric i3, i8 plug-in hybrid sports car; and M2, M3, M4, M5 and M7 high-performance vehicles – as well as certified pre-owned, pre-owned and like-new BMW courtesy vehicles.

“We are not just selling vehicles, we are selling a luxury lifestyle,” said Steve Bowers, center operator. “We are here to continuously create something beyond best practices – something spectacular, which feels natural and sustainable to both our customers and ourselves.”

A grand opening celebration, set from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 21, will offer guests hors d’oeuvres, libations, valet service, and up-close looks at BMW vehicles and technologies. For more information, visit arrowheadbmw. com.

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other Downtown Glendale Merchants Meeting is approaching. From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, the meeting at the Glendale Civic Center Annex’s Diamond A Ballroom, 5752 W. Glenn Drive, targets downtown business owners and stakeholders. The March speaker will be Client Rush Marketing partner Jim Hart, who will discuss building a predictable marketing system.

The first half-hour will allow guests to check in, enjoy light refreshments and network will fellow businessmen and -women, while the bulk of the meeting is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce recommends bringing business cards to be eligible for a door prize drawing, and recommends participating business owners bring some form of promotional material to give away as a door prize.

For more information, contact Katy Engels at 623-937-4754 or kengels@ glendaleazchamber.org. RSVP at glendaleazchamber.org.

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apy, which has locations in Glendale, Mesa, Chandler and San Tan Valley, recently expanded to Buckeye, where it began taking appointments on February 18. It will officially open Monday, February 25. Located at 4252 N. Verrado Way, Suite 203, the new Southwest Valley location is headed by Mitas Medrano, who has a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and more than 25 years of experience in health care. Empower Physical Therapy is in the same spot as Medrano’s previous practice, ChiroFit. The existing Glendale location is at 4494 W. Peoria Avenue, Suite 115B. For more information, visit kinectpt.net.

That’s all the briefs for this week.

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Mecum Auctions coming to State Farm Stadium

BY CAROLYN DRYER Glendale Star Editor

Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, will host its first Phoenix-area classic and collector car auction in March at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. With the event a month out, Mecum’s Valley 2019 auction had to be expanded for the second time due to consignment-space demand. An immediate and overwhelming response quickly led to the decision to add a third day.

Two months later, demand was still high while consignment space was running low. So, Mecum Auctions expanded the auction once again to accommodate 500 additional high-quality collector-grade cars. It will now span four days – Thursday, March 14, to Sunday, March 17 – and feature an estimated 1,500 cars.

Sam Martaugh, vice president of marketing and presentation for Mecum Auctions, traveled to Glendale February 13 and met with Mayor Jerry Weiers, who welcomed him on behalf of the city.

Martaugh and Weiers shook hands, and then stood by a 750 HP 2018 Dodge SRT Hellcat in front of Fountain Plaza at Westgate Entertainment District, just north of State Farm Stadium on Coyotes Boulevard.

Martaugh said, “We’ve been so welcomed by the city already. We’re thrilled to have a partner like Glendale.

It gives me good vibes. It’s an event we’ll continue to build on and be here years on in.”

Mecum Auctions was founded in 1988 as a muscle car auction and has evolved over the years to an event that now has “everything from hot rods to

“Mecum has long known that the Phoenix area is a hotbed for car culture in the Southwest region of the United States, and for years we have been looking for opportunities to work this market into our annual schedule,” said Dana Mecum, president and founder of Mecum Auctions.

“When an opportunity presented itself to host an auction at State Farm Stadium in Glendale with dates that matched our scheduling criteria, we signed on immediately. We are thrilled to be bringing the Mecum Experience to Phoenix.”

Individuals interested in consigning Sam Martaugh, vice president of marketing and presentation for Mecum Auctions, left, meets with Glendale Mayor Jerry a vehicle to be aucWeiers at Westgate. (Glendale Star photo by Carolyn Dryer) tioned at Mecum Phoenix 2019 should classic cars,” Martaugh said. a.m., lasting “until the last car crosses visit mecum.com or call 262-275-5050 Dodge Challengers, Chevrolet Ca- the block,” Martaugh said. for complete details about the consignmaros and Chevelles are still part and “We try to finish by dinner time so ment process and pricing. parcel of Mecum Auctions, but so are families can go and enjoy the restauMecum’s website is updated daily the million-dollar classics. rants and have a good time,” Martaugh with the latest consignments, including “We really promote inclusiveness,” said. detailed descriptions and photographs Martaugh said. “Whether you’re just a Admission is $20 per person for an of the vehicles. To view upcoming ofticket-buying spectator or a high-roller, advance ticket or $30 at the door. Chil- ferings, consign a vehicle or register as you’re a customer to Mecum and we dren ages 12 and younger are admitted a bidder for this and all Mecum aucappreciate them.” free for the entirety of the event, not tions, visit mecum.com or call 262The Mecum Auctions doors open just at certain times or on certain days, 275-5050 for more information. at 8 a.m. and the auction begins at 10 Martaugh said.

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF An upcoming event in Glendale will provide tips and tools for small businesses wishing to compete for contracts under the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

The DBE and Small Business Transportation Expo, offered in conjunction with the Phoenix Public Transit and Street Transportation departments, Valley Metro and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is 7 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 14, at Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive.

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The Glendale Star RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R19-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST SUBGRANTEE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (NO. 2019-PB-003) WITH THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT AWARD FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS, CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, AND MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLIST FOCUS EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Glendale authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Pedestrian and Bicyclist Sub-Grantee Cooperative Agreement (No. 2019-PB-003) with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and accept the grant award, in the approximate amount of $30,000, for salaries and benefits, contractual services, and materials and supplies to support pedestrian and bicyclist focus education and enforcement efforts throughout the City of Glendale. The contract is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Glendale authorizes expenditure of the grant award for Glendale Police Department participation in the Statewide Pedestrian and Bicyclist Focus Education and Enforcement Effort. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract and for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant award on behalf of the City of Glendale.

[Signatures on the following page] PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18672 RESOLUTION NO. R19-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA COUNTY, HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CONCERNING THE CITY OF GLENDALE’S HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Glendale entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County, administered by its Human Services Department, concerning the City of Glendale’s HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program to be effective on or about January 12, 2017 (C-11449); and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale and Maricopa County entered into Amendment No. 1 on or about March 8, 2018 (C-11449-1), amending the scope of work, funding, and term; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale and Maricopa County wish to modify the scope and increase funding of an additional $718,852 for HOME activities while also extending the term of the Agreement from September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2022.

The total funding amount for the Agreement was increased to $1,748,952.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that Amendment No. 2 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Maricopa County, Human Services Department, concerning the City of Glendale’s HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program be entered into, which amendment is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale.

SECTION 2. That the Mayor or City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver said amendment on behalf of the City of Glendale. [Signatures on the following page.]. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019.Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18680

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RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R19-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HICKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITU R E OF A R E SC U E O F Y OU T H PROJECT GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $25,000, FOR GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROJECT ENTITLED “TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN GLENDALE.” BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Glendale authorizes the City Manager to enter into the Agreement with the Hickey Family Foundation and accept the Rescue of Youth Project Grant award, in the approximate amount of $25,000, for operating expenses, personnel training expenses, and equipment purchases utilized in the investigation of human trafficking in the City of Glendale. The agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Glendale authorizes expenditure of the grant award for Glendale Police Department participation with training, equipment, and operations to combat human trafficking in Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary to enter into the agreement and for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant award on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18677 RESOLUTION NO. R19-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH M-GLENDALEAVEAZ LLC. WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to Article I, Section 3 of its Charter and A.R.S.§§ 9-500.05 and 9-500.11 to enter into economic development agreements with businesses or landowners located in the City and to appropriate and spend public monies for and in conjunction with economic development activities; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized by the Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-3 to waive community development fees if the Glendale City Council finds the waiver is in the best interest of the City of Glendale.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and its citizens that the City of Glendale enters into a Development Agreement with M-GLENDALEAVEAZ, LLC waiving certain community development fees, and the Agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019.

[Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18683

ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. O19-18 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1050 0 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE FROM BP (BUSINESS PARK) TO M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “MACK GLENDALE INDUSTRIAL,” AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS RECORDED WHEREAS, the City of Glendale Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 17, 2019, in zoning case ZON18-12 in the manner prescribed by law for the purpose of rezoning property located at 10500 West Glendale Avenue from BP (Business Park) to M-1 (Light Industrial); WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such public hearing was given in the time, form, substance and manner provided by law, including publication of such notice in The Glendale Star on December 27, 2018; and WHEREAS, the City has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the city before adopting this zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale Planning Commission recommended to the mayor and the council the zoning of property as described above and the mayor and the council desire to accept such recommendation and rezone the property described on Exhibit A to M-1 (Light Industrial) in accordance with the development plan currently on file with the planning division as of the date of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That a parcel of land in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona located at 10500 West Glendale Avenue and more accurately described in Exhibit A to this ordinance, is conditionally rezoned from BP (Business Park) to M-1 (Light Industrial).

SECTION 2. That the rezoning provided for is conditioned and subject to the following: 1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with the applicant’s development booklet received December 27, 2018. 2. Dedication of rights-ofway for the streets shall occur in conjunction with the development of the property and street improvements are required with the development of the property or any portion of the property. SECTION 3. The City of Glendale Zoning Map is amended by this ordinance to reflect the change in districts referred to and the property described in Section 1 above. SECTION 4. This Ordinance becomes effective at the time and in the manner prescribed by law. SECTION 5.

The City Clerk is instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk webpage at http://www.glendale az.com/Clerk/index. The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-9302252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com.

Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18667

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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

ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. O19-19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE I, SECTION 9 (b) REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE RELATING TO CITY COURT FEES BE IT ORDAINED

BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1.

That the City of Glendale Code, Chapter 13 (City Court), Article I (In General), Section 13-9 (City Court Fees) is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (b) to read as follows: Sec. 13-9 – City court fees. (b) The city court shall assess a default fee for each default judgment entered on a civil traffic violation upon failure to appear or failure to pay a civil traffic sanction, unless such default judgment is set aside under rule 28 of the rules of procedure in civil traffic violation cases. Upon notification to the department of transportation by the city court to suspend the defendant’s driving privilege for a failure to pay a criminal traffic sanction, the city court shall assess a suspension fee for each criminal traffic violation. A city judge may waive all or any part of the fee if the payment of the fee would cause a hardship to the defendant. SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is accordingly instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (Signatures on the following page) PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18668

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

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 19-27 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WILL RECEIVE BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE FOLLOWING: COBRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES A PRE-OFFER CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 27, 2019 AT 2:00 PM (LOCAL TIME), AT 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 3A, GLENDALE, ARIZONA, 85301. ATTENDANCE IS NOT REQUIRED. THE BID DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET HOME P A G E A T HTTP://WWW.GLENDALEAZ.COM/PUR CHASING . EACH BID SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. EACH BID SHALL BE SEALED, IDENTIFIED AND RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF GLENDALE AT 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE, SUITE 317, GLENDALE, ARIZONA, 85301 ON OR BEFORE 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, MARCH 12, 2019. THE CITY OF GLENDALE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. CITY OF GLENDALE BY: KEVIN R. PHELPS CITY MANAGER Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18665

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

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

CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 14, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers building, conference room B3, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear a request for relief from the requirements of the Glendale Zoning Ordinance as follows: FERRALES VARIANCE VAR18-01 A request by Maribel Ferrales, for approval of a Variance to reduce the required width of the parcel to 50 feet where 60 feet is the minimum, reduce the parcel depth to 75 feet where 94 feet is the minimum requirement. Further, the applicant is requesting to reduce the east side yard setback to 3 feet, the west side yard to 10 feet, the front yard setback to 8 feet, and the rear yard setback to 3 feet where 20 feet perimeter setback is the minimum for the R-3 Zoning District.

Lastly, the applicant is requesting to allow a single car driveway where a double car driveway is required to construct a new home. The site is located near the southwest corner of W. Lamar Road and 59th Avenue (5945 W. Lamar Road / APN: 144-10-105) and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: Dru Maynus, Planner (623) 930-2810.

MILLER-HARDEE RESIDENCE VAR1805 A request by Jason Comer (Architect), representing Rob Hardee & Holly Miller (Owner), for a Variance to allow a reduction in the required setback for an accessory structure from 8’ 6” to 6’ for the side yard setback and 8’ for the rear yard setback. The request relates to a proposed 1,000 sq. ft. accessory structure in the rear yard of a single-family residence in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) Zoning District. The site is located at 15268 N. 52nd Drive, north of the 52nd Drive & Caribbean Lane intersection and is in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: Jeremy Underwood, Planner, (623-9302553. Copies of all applications and exhibits are available for public review at Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 212, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or will be available online at https://www.glendaleaz.com/boardsandcommissions/BoardofAdjustment.cfm. For further information, please call the staff contact listed for each application at (623) 930-2800.

Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing.

FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Samantha Cope at (623) 930-2831 or scope@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearingimpaired persons, please use the Arizona Relay Service (623) 930-2197.

CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin Phelps, City Manager.

Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18664

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 ORDINANCE NO. O19-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE II (CITY COUNCIL), BY ADDING DIVISION 3, SECTIONS 2-40, 2-41 AND 2-42 RELATING TO LOBBYING; DEFINITIONS; REPORTS; REGISTRATION; FORMS AND FILING. WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled City Council work session on November 27, 2018, the Glendale City Council studied and discussed a proposed lobbying ordinance. WHEREAS, during the work session, the City Council directed staff to prepare a lobbying ordinance in the form provided herein. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1.

That the City Code of the City of Glendale, is hereby amended by adding Division 3 of Section 2, to read as follows: DIVISION 3. LOBBYING Sec. 2-40. Definitions. Lobbyist means any person who is compensated to lobby for a person other than himself. This does not include: 1. A person who is not compensated for lobbying activity other than reimbursement for actual expenses. 2. A person, acting in his own behalf, who appears before the City Council, or a City of Glendale Board, Committee, or Commission, or contacts a City official to support or oppose official action. 3. A public official, public employee, or appointed member of a State, County or local board, commission, or council acting in his official capacity on matters pertaining to his office, employment, board, commission, or council. 4. An expert introduced or identified by a registered lobbyist, or a public official who provides technical information, or answers technical questions and makes no expenditure required to be reported by this article. 5. A person who performs professional services in drafting legislation or in advising and rendering opinions to clients as to the construction and effect of proposed or pending legislation. 6. An attorney who represents a client in any quasi-judicial proceeding. 7. A person who contacts a City official solely for the purpose of acquiring information. 8. A person who contacts a City official concerning any contract awarded through competitive bidding. Sec. 2-41. Registration; reports. Lobbyists must register before lobbying, or within five business days after first lobbying, by filing a statement that discloses the following: (A) If the Lobbyist is an individual or organization, the Lobbyist must provide a unique e-mail address and agree to accept all notices at that email address. The Lobbyist must ensure that the registered e-mail address is current and accurate. (B) If the lobbyist is an individual, the name, business, and e-mail address of the lobbyist and any employee of the lobbyist who also acts as a lobbyist, provided that an individual who is included as a lobbyist on the registration of an entity under paragraph (C) of this subsection need not register separately. (C) If the lobbyist is an organization, the name, business, and e-mail address of the entity, its chief executive officer and all its officers and employees who act as lobbyists, (who must be notified by the organization in writing that they have been listed as lobbyists), provided that the entity need not register as a lobbyist if all its officers and employees who act as lobbyists are individually registered as lobbyists under paragraph (B) of this subsection. (D) The name and business address of all persons who compensate the lobbyist to lobby and all persons on whose behalf lobbying is performed. Any change in the information required by this paragraph must be reported to the City Clerk within thirty days of the change. Sec. 242. Forms, filing. Registration required by this article must be made under oath, on forms prescribed by the City Clerk and filed in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 2.

That the City Clerk is accordingly instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office [Signatures on the following page] PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18671

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 Glendale Star, Feb. 14, 21, 28, 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

February 21, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. O19-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING GLENDALE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, SEC. 2-68, PART A, TO CATEGORIZE POSITIONS AT THE DIRECTOR, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER LEVELS AS POSITIONS IN “UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE” BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the Glendale City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Sec. 2-68, Part a, be amended and read as follows: Sec. 2-68. - Unclassified and classified service. (a) The unclassified service. The unclassified service consists of the city council appointed officers and those appointed at the pleasure of City Manager as the Appointing Authority, including the: (1) City manager; (2) City clerk; (3) City attorney; (4) City judge; (5) Assistant city judges; (6) Assistant and deputy city manager level positions; (7) All department director level positions; (8) All Classified employees in their introductory or probationary period of employment. Unclassified service employees are entitled to all regular benefits and leaves unless otherwise provided in the human resources policies and procedures. (b) The classified service. The objective of this service is to provide public and management services covered by a fair and nonpolitical system of personnel management for the City of Glendale. The classified service consists of all full and parttime positions authorized by the city council that are not placed in the unclassified service by this division. (Ord. No. 1557, § 1, 7-26-88; Ord. No. 2138, § 1, 5-30-00) SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is accordingly instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18669

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 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

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: JACQUES & LEO HOLDINGS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 702 W Palo Verde Dr, PHOENIX, AZ 85013, The name of the Statutory Agent is: Dustin Bachrad 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/Manager Dustin Bachrad, Member/Manager Pari Bachrad, Manager Allen Bachrad, Manager Marcia Bachrad all of 702 W Palo Verde Dr, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013 Publish Glendale Star, Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2019 / 18580 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: [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.

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

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

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RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R19-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ESTABLISHING THE “ANNEXATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE”; SETTING FORTH AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ANNEXATION POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, the Annexation Policy for the City of Glendale (the “Policy”) shall provide objective criteria for the evaluation of proposed annexations city-wide; and WHEREAS, the Policy shall establish the City Council’s expectations for development and provide clear direction to both City of Glendale staff, the public, and property owners; and WHEREAS, the Policy shall give clear direction to both City of Glendale staff, the general public, and property owners; and WHEREAS, the intent of this Policy is that it will serve as a tool to facilitate, direct, and manage growth in support of the goals of the Glendale General Plan. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. This resolution serves as the “Annexation Policy for the City of Glendale,” and becomes effective upon passage by the Glendale City Council, and all prior annexation policies and accompanying resolutions are repealed, including but not limited to Resolution No. 3719, Resolution No. 3874, and Resolution No. 4898. SECTION 2. Staff is directed to address the following criteria when presenting annexation requests for City Council consideration: A. A written analysis of the proposed annexation and associated impacts, including, but not limited to the following seven elements: 1.

Financial: Analysis of fiscal impact to Glendale, including one-time and reoccurring revenues and expenses. 2. Economic Development: Potential for desired growth; job creation in targeted clusters and opportunities identified in the Glendale Economic Development Strategic Plan. 3. Civic: Growth of our political subdivision, civic pride, and sense of community. 4. Planning and Building: Impacts to Glendale land use program; parks, trail and open space programs; surrounding properties; extent of compliant/non-compliant structures. 5. Public Safety: Impacts to existing program; demand for new services.

6. Intergovernmental: Support the mission of Luke Air Force Base. 7. Environmental: Considerations impactful to the City’s cultural heritage, natural environment, and historic resources. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18681

RESOLUTION NO. R19-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, BY APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA18-10 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10500 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The General Plan Map of the City of Glendale, Arizona, is amended by approving General Plan Amendment GPA18-10, amending the General Plan Land Use Map from Business Park (BP) to Light Industrial (LI) for property located at 10500 West Glendale Avenue. SECTION 2.

That the Mayor or City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver the agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 12th day of February, 2019. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Publish: February 21, 2019 / The Glendale Star 18682

OBITUARIES

Jeffery Dale Lea

Jeffery Dale Lea, beloved father and brother, succumbed to a prolonged illness early on the morning of February 4, 2019. He had been a well-known plumber in the Valley for 25 years. He is survived by daughter, Amber; grandson, Siris; sisters Judy Bradley, Mary Curtis and Donna Michaels; and many other family and friends. Interment services will be held at Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery, 7844 N. 61st Avenue, Glendale, AZ (southwest corner of 61st and Northern Avenues) at 10 am, February 28, 2019.

Joseph Baker Manzo Jr

Joseph Baker Manzo Jr. husband of Claudette for over 65 years before her death; father of Patricia, Margaret, and Pamela; grandfather to five, and great-grandfather of nine passed in his sleep on February 10.

Joe was born January 3, 1925 in Los Angeles California; serving his country in World War II and Korea, receiving purple hearts for injuries suffered in both and a bronze star in Korea.

Joe earned two master’s degrees and spent most of his career as a middle-school teacher in Cashion, Arizona.

He served his community as Fourth Level in the Knights of Columbus, President of the Tolleson Lions Club, and President of the Heatherbrae Neighborhood Association.

In his later years he became an accomplished painter. Joe lived a remarkable and full 94+ years, we’ll miss him.

Graveside service will be 12:30 pm February 28th at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale.

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FREE ESTIMATES

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

IRONSMITH DOORS, INC

623-486-5777 LOCKSMITH

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

Psychics • Mystics Mediums

Reiki and Holistic Wellness Practitioners Private Sessions Metaphysical

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Classes and Events Aura Photos

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Appointments suggested, walk-ins welcome

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HANDYMAN

Office 623-872-7622

623-939-9447

WANTED TO BUY

PAINTING

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

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Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience

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FLOORING Want new flooring but on a budget?

Prefer a female installer?

Licensed. Bonded. Insured

Charity’s Construction LLC

ROC#289851

928-242-2112

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • 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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MARINE SERVICES

PLUMBING

MARINE SERVICES

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623-937-9233

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

PLUMBING

Kite Plumbing FREE ESTIMATES Michael Kite

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

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

POOL SERVICES

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

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

623-418-9941 602-252-2125 Ofc. 602-505-8066 Cell Se Habla Espanõl Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770

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

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

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

AZ’ S BEST ROOFING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

SAME DAY SERVICE

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ROOFING

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

LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED ROC#207713 CR 21 / OPM $8848 *New clients only. Not valid with any other coupons or specials. Services over $100 only.

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

623.792.7366 HomeXpressionsLLC.com 8110 WEST UNION HILLS DR, #310 • GLENDALE

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

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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 High Quality Experts 22 Years Experience

250 off a total bathroom

$

WINDOWS

ROC#179513

WWW.VICTORSLANDSCAPING.COM

REMODELING

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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