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Autism Life and Living to host fundraiser BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Lisa Masters founded Autism Life and Living Inc. because she’s passionate about solving the severe housing crisis that adults with autism have faced for decades. With her upcoming fundraiser, she’s hoping to raise awareness of the problem. ALL’s Brunch on the Green is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Singh Meadows in Tempe. The outdoor catered brunch will feature choice of eggs Benedict or French toast, fresh seasonal fruit, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, blood orange mimosas or bloody mary. A ticket will be provided for spirit, and additional drinks can be purchased.
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A Norterra resident, Masters is excited for supporters to see Singh Meadows, located on the former Rio Salado Golf Course. The facility was maintained with pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals. The owner/farmer Ken Singh scrubbed unwanted additives from the land and water to create the 72acre oasis. “Singh Meadows is beautiful,” she said. “He is an organic farmer. He turned the golf course’s clubhouse into a bistro, the Barking Bodega. It took a few years to get all the chemicals out of the earth SEE FUNDRAISER PAGE 3
Lisa Masters wants to support her sons Andrew, left, and Brandon, as well as others diagnosed with autism, so she founded Autism Life and Living. (Photo by Dennis Murphy)
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The Glendale Rotary and Gila River Arena is partnering with the Glendale Rotary and the Professional Bull Riders to remember former Glendale Union High School District Superintendent Jim Kieffer. The Jim Kieffer Community Cook-Off is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on the plaza in front of Gila River Arena. Proceeds from the event are considered donations to the Glendale Rotary Foundation and will benefit the Western Sports Foundation & Raise Your Hand Inc. Because PBR is an official cook-off partner, attendees will have access to discounted PBR tickets on March 12. Additionally,
the event will feature raffles for PBR tickets and PBR sponsor activations. Event attendees will taste some of the best wings and chili in Arizona as restaurants and individuals compete in the cookoff. The family-friendly event will feature music by local country singer Bobby Joe Bell, ticket giveaways, a kids zone and raffles throughout the afternoon. Beverages will also be available for purchase. Bell together with Boots & Dukes dance group will perform their song “Line Dancing,” which benefits ASD (autism spectrum disorder) as well as country covers.
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Wings and chili will be on display at the cookoff, with restaurants and individuals competing for the best. (Submitted photo)
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there. He has a farmers market on-site. It’s really very nice. He’s donating the venue for us, and the bistro is catering the brunch.” The 80 guests will sit under tents as modern acoustic guitarist Bill Dutcher entertains. He donated his services as well. “We’re going to have a silent auction, and we have fun things people can bid on,” she added. “We have a football from the Cardinals, a D-backs signed baseball, spa packages, electronics and weekend getaways.” A professional photographer will snap pictures of guests. Masters will send the photos to patrons as a way of thanking them for their attendance. The games include a hole-in-one contest on a mock putting green, an oversized Connect Four and bocce ball. Out of the 7.3 million individuals with autism/IDDs in the United States, 6.14 million do not receive publicly funded residential supports. They are forced to live with aging and sometimes ailing parents, go to the next
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“available bed” or go homeless. Masters, a single mother of two young adults with autism, is driven to change this narrative. “I couldn’t sit and wait for our government to take action. I had to do something,” Masters said. Guest speakers will take the podium, and they will speak about the nonprofit and what the public can do to help. Included is Jay Naddeo, a young man on the spectrum. “When I speak, I will share history and data,” Masters said. “Basically, it’s a market analysis of the housing crisis for the adults, the prevalence rate and what is needed and why, and what we can do to accomplish this.” Masters is looking for sponsors; interested parties should email her at admin@autismlifeandliving.org. Autism Life and Living is still in the startup phase. It does not have homes yet but is looking for sponsors, donations, and even a builder or contractor to help make it happen. In the meantime, Masters said she is just trying to raise awareness about the issue. “We’re trying to reach out to the
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community and tell them this is a very significant housing crisis that has been in place for decades that no one has heard about because they (adults with autism) don’t have a voice,” she said. “They have been forced to live with aging and ailing parents, and that seems to be OK with society and our government. They don’t have specialized, safe housing for them.” Autism Life and Living Inc.’s mission is to provide safe, supported and affordable housing for adults with autism. Its support service program connects adults with autism/IDDs to organizations that provide vocational training, life skills, and other services that promote independence and self-directed life choices.
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PBR is hosting the U.S. Border Patrol Invitational inside Gila River Arena Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13. Nancy Germond, president of the Glendale Rotary, is pleased about the PBR partnership. “Our partnership in the past was with Gila River Arena,” Germond said. “What’s great about that is that they had this partnership with the PBR. … They (PBR) actually approached if they would be willing to co-sponsor with us. It’s a great thing for us, because it’s really given us a new partner and a lot of publicity. There’s a lot of excitement about this event, because the PBR just brings a real added dimension to our cook-off.” Kieffer spent nearly 30 years working for the Glendale Union High School District, including a seven-year tenure as superintendent. He also served the local community as part of the Glendale Rotary Club for 32 years. He died
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Not exactly in the beginning, there was a “big boom”… the baby boom. And that boom gave birth to “boomers,” who thought it was good. And it came to pass that boomers begat Generation X’ers, millennials and/or those of Generation Z… based on varying biological and chronological circumstances. And the boomers looked and saw that their own generation — the “Me Generation” — spawned a reaction called “Me Too” years later. And many of the male boomers were shamed and confused. But many of the female boomers felt both enraged and empowered. And both mothers and daughters arose, and said, “A woman’s place is in the House… and the Senate.” And men of goodwill (not to mention similar political persuasions) looked, listened, voted and said it was good… at least, when the female candidates they supported were elected to office. And in the fullness of time, there came a congressional candidate from unlikely origins, called “Sandy” by her
family. Born in the Bronx, her upwardly mobile family moved to a prosperous suburb in Westchester County, New York, when she was 5. Prosperity brought both opportunity and tragedy. Her architect father died of lung cancer during her sophomore year at Boston University; she went on to graduate cum laude with a double major in international relations and economics at B.U. in 2011. Sandy initially sought employment as a bartender in New York City — and despite other occupational endeavors (including in publishing and a post with the National Hispanic Council), to a bar she returned — after a stint as a volunteer organizer with the presidential campaign of socialist Bernie Sanders in 2016. No shame can be found in honest labor; indeed, many successful actors find work in bars and restaurants before their “big break.” And in a similar vein, Sandy auditioned with “Brand New Congress,” a leftist political action committee, for a role as a democratic socialist candidate for the U.S. House.
Her successful audition — “nomination,” if you prefer — cast her into a primary battle against Rep. Joe Crowley for the 2018 Democratic nomination in New York’s 14th District. Crowley appeared to come from central casting himself. A big, bold Irishman, Joe enjoyed the support of labor and Wall Street. His colleagues had elected him to party leadership — chairman of the House Democrat Caucus — and Joe had not faced a challenge since 2004. And Sandy, pouring shots instead of using a slingshot, was the female equivalent of “David.” Harking back to her Hispanic roots, Sandy used her full name — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to emphasize her ethnicity and appeal to voters of Puerto Rican heritage. Sandy pulled off the upset, winning the nomination by 4,000 votes, then won the seat in the heavily Democrat district. So, in 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, dubbed “AOC” by a worshipful, partisan press eager to place her immediately in the Democrat pantheon of legends, made history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. The 29-year old’s initials were mentioned in the conversational company of FDR
and JFK. Make no mistake: Despite utterances regarded as vapid by political opponents, AOC is a genius at employing social media. Videos from her cellphone, offering makeup tips and social commentary, strike a responsive chord with young women. The “congresswoman formerly known as ‘Sandy’” has successfully traversed the merging worlds of politics and celebrity. In so doing, she continues to receive over-the-top accolades. Most recently, and notoriously, the editors of “New York” magazine have collaborated on a biography, “The Unprecedented AOC,” which invites a favorable comparison of the open borders, free college, “Medicare for All” advocate with a certain carpenter from Nazareth. Clearly, AOC is responsible for her votes in Congress and their adverse impact on our nation… not the outrageous hagiography of “journalists.” God will not be mocked… but the American People will. As it is written, so shall it be.
My bad. Forcing parents to opt in to sex ed for kids isn’t silly at all when compared to some of the bills filed this session. Like HB 2439, sponsored by Peoria Republican Beverly Pingarelli. This bill would force school boards to approve not just textbooks but every single book in each of their school’s libraries. It would also give parents a 60-day window to review every new
library book being purchased and the ability to request a list of every book their child has borrowed from the library. On the bright side, given Arizona’s reading scores on standardized tests, I’m going to assume that would be a very short list. HB 2597, another education bill, is the work of East Valley Republican John Fillmore. It would mandate that students in grades K-6 recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily, unless some Com-
mie pinko parent requests an opt-out. But wait, there’s more: Schools must also create “a specific time each day” for students in grades 4-12 “to engage in quiet reflection and moral reasoning for at least one minute.” We do that at my house, too. Whenever a TV ad for The Husband and Wife Law Team comes on, I spend a minute trying to reason my way around the “Thou shalt not kill” commandment. Silly bills are not solely authored
J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.
Silly bills abound in current legislative session BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
A small oversight on my part that we should clear up. Writing last week about Arizona’s new laws governing sex education — and one school district’s kerfuffle over chicken breasts — I may have inadvertently given the impression that our state Legislature had descended to new levels of absurdity in passing House Bill 2035 last year.
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by the GOP. West Valley Dem Amish Shah — who contributed $22,000 of his own money to land a job that pays $24,000 annually — is the sponsor of HB 2224, on behalf of… cats. Shah’s bill would ban declawing the arrogant little beasts unless the procedure is for “a therapeutic purpose” — i.e., “addressing an existing or recurring infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition.” So no, Morris shredding your favorite La-Z-Boy doesn’t count. Legislators from both parties love creating new fake holidays in Arizona, meaning we don’t get days off from work, but they still get to make a political statement. Among the new “days” being proposed: Arizona Jazz Day on April 30; a “national day of racial healing” on the third Tuesday of every January; and Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day, which will make each June 27 a blessed event for every reporter who’s every covered the Legislature for a session. President Donald Trump may also get a day — June 14, his birthday, courtesy of White Mountains Republican Wendy Rogers. Not content to stop there with the MAGA ass-kissing, Rogers also has authored Senate Concurrent Memorial
1001, which if passed would urge the Arizona Department of Transportation to designate State Route 260 as the “Donald Trump Memorial Highway.” Clever leader, this Sen. Rogers. She may have accidentally discovered a way to reduce weekend traffic up to Show Low and Pinetop by 50% — after all the state’s Prius and Subaru drivers boycott traveling on 260 for the rest of their lives. It’s unlikely any of these bills actually pass and become law in Arizona, which is both a frustrating thought and a cause for joy. Frustrating because you’d think this body of 90 elected officials would have better things to do with their time. Yet joyful because if this Legislature is busy debating cat claws, forced moral reasoning, fake holidays and highway names, they’re not busy screwing up our lives even further. I’ve heard it said we get the government we deserve. If so, Arizona’s 7 million residents must have been really lousy humans in our past lives. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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little ‘sole searching’ BY JUDY BLUHM
Glendale Star Columnist
How is your year shaping up? With so much tension swirling around in the world, mental health experts claim that people often get into a “February funk.” Evidently, one way out of it as we head into March is to set new goals. Let the world (and its problems) keep spinning. Just do something for yourself. Hmm… after careful consideration I thought I might buy a new pair of shoes for spring. Yes, I went shopping with a girlfriend and almost bought a pair of red dress shoes with a half-inch heel and she talked me out of them. She said when a woman stops wearing high heels “the end is near.” I say that is hogwash and ridiculous. I did call my 90-year-old aunt to get her opinion about high heels. She got quiet for a moment and then said, “Well, there are certain occasions where heels are essential.” She went on to ask, “If you are going to be dressed up, what other shoes could you wear?” I have asked several colleagues, my two daughters and girlfriends, and they are all of the opinion that “high heels are important.” My husband, Doug, was working in the garage and I asked him if he thinks I should wear high heels more often. He winked at me. Hey Doug, I was just seeking an opinion. He laughed and said, “I love heels.” I then asked my girlfriend, who is an attorney, about high heels and she said, “Absolutely essential to wear.” She went on to say that she would “never win a trial in flats” and that people expect to see a
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confident woman in court. And high heels, evidently, scream out “confidence.” Objection! Am I to believe that a shoe can make a difference in a woman’s confidence? I went to my female physician and asked her opinion of high heels. She said that women who wear them all day long are “punishing their feet and causing bunions, ingrown nails, poor posture, nerve and tendon damage.” The American Osteopathic Association claims that a third of women who wear high heels have tripped and fallen in them. My point exactly. Shoes can be dangerous! The average American woman has over 30 pairs of shoes in her closet. So, I guess if “clothes make the man,” then “shoes make the woman.” A fashion editor came out saying that women are “crazy about shoes” because the size doesn’t change, it is easy to update an outfit with a shoe and not “horrifying” like trying on a pair of jeans and standing in front of a three-way mirror. One designer claims, “Shoes make women happy.” Evidently women are head over heels in love with their footwear. Shoes resulting in happiness? High heels creating confidence? I won’t “buy in” to this nonsense. I have more to say on this topic. But there is a shoe sale at Dillard’s, and obviously more research must be conducted, and perhaps a little “sole searching.” If I look slightly taller next time you see me, you will know what happened. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Desert Valley Home Watch renews accreditation BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Desert Valley Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for home watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and
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Hundley Foundation holds Lace ’Em Up walk BY LAURA LATZKO
Glendale Star Contributing Writer
NFL player Brett Hundley grew up with his older sister, Paris, who suffered from epilepsy. His experience led him to want to create his own foundation to give back to children and families in need, especially those affected by epilepsy. His organization, the Hundley Foundation, will try to bring further awareness to the cause and raise funds for children and families struggling with epilepsy through the inaugural Lace ’Em Up for Epilepsy Walk Arizona on Saturday, March 13, at Rio Vista Community Park. The walk started in Las Vegas in 2021 and is now expanding to Chandler. The foundation mainly works with communities in Arizona, Nevada and California. All of the money raised during the Chandler walk will go toward services for people with epilepsy in Arizona. During the event, participants will go
Brett Hundley, center-right, attends the first Las Vegas Lace ’Em Up for Epilepsy Walk in Las Vegas in 2021. (Photo by Edison Graff)
on a 1.5-mile walk through Rio Vista Community Park trails. It is meant to be a casual recreational walk that both draws attention to the cause and gets people outside together. The park is dog friendly, so participants are able to bring out their pets.
This year, the event has free registration, with T-shirts, swag and lunches provided. Sponsoring organization Shoppers Supply is covering registration fees this year. Those who are unable to attend or don’t feel comfortable with crowds can
game in Mexico City. It comes 17 years after the Cardinals made NFL history by playing the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL’s first regular season game held outside the United States. In 2005, the Cards earned a 31-14 win over the 49ers at Estadio Azteca in front of a then-record crowd of 103,467. “In 2005, when the Cardinals hosted the first NFL regular season game played outside the United States, we experienced first-hand the extraordinary support and incredible passion of our fans in Mexico,” Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said. “We know that has increased exponentially in the years since and are thrilled to return to Mexico City and Estadio Azteca in
2022.” The Cardinals’ experience in international play goes back decades. Arizona has competed in two regular season games outside the United States in the last 17 years, but the team’s role in breaking ground internationally dates back to the 1970s. The first game outside of North America was a pregame matchup between the Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers in Tokyo on Aug. 16, 1976, at Korakuen Stadium. The Cards also played the first NFL game in Europe on Aug. 6, 1983, when they faced the Minnesota Vikings in a preseason matchup at Wembley Stadium in London.
join as virtual walkers. They pay an additional fee and are mailed T-shirts and swag items. Danielle Marano, president and CEO of the Hundley Foundation, said participants will often form groups with friends, family members and co-workers and work together to fundraise. Some teams come up with creative names centered around a family member or friend who has epilepsy. Others use certain words or slogans, such as “hope for a cure” or “brave,” in their team names. “Some teams will go all out. They get dressed up. They have their team banners. They are just really proud on that day to walk and support their loved one,” Marano said. Marano said many teams have been affected by epilepsy or have a friend or family member who has the neurological disorder. For young people suffering from epilepsy, it is a chance to connect with others like them.
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Arizona Cardinals to return to Mexico City BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF
The Arizona Cardinals will play a regular season game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in 2022. Additional details, including the date, opponent and kickoff time, will be confirmed as part of the full schedule announcement later this year. Last year’s NFL resolution that expanded the regular season to 17 games included a requirement for teams to play at least one designated game internationally on a rotating basis. The Cardinals will now play eight 2022 regular season games at State Farm Stadium, eight on the road, and one designated, neutral-site game in Mexico City. This will be the Cardinals’ second
The team also played the first NFL regular season game outside of the United States. On Oct. 2, 2005, the Cardinals earned a 17-point comefrom-behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers before a then-record crowd of 103,467 at Estadio Azteca. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs earned a 24-17 victory over the Chargers at Estadio Azteca on Monday Night Football, two and a half months before winning Super Bowl LIV. Estadio Azteca also hosted the Patriots-Raiders in 2017 and Texans-Raiders in 2016. The Cardinals will join the Raiders as the only teams to have played multiple regular season games at Estadio Azteca.
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“It’s really important to them, especially the kids, to realize that they are not the only one that has epilepsy. A lot of times families come out to these walks and that is the first time a kid has met another kid very similar to them that is experiencing the same thing and is on the same journey,” Marano said. Marano said epilepsy can often be isolating and still has a stigma attached, so it is important to bring together individuals and families impacted by it. One important component about the event is educating about epilepsy. The foundation and sponsoring organizations will have information on the disorder for both the general public and for families and individuals affected. “We really try to be a place where we are giving them accurate information and good trusted resources that can provide the information that they need,” Marano said. During the event, patients will also have a chance to learn more about new epilepsy treatments. “It’s best when they are their own advocate and are able to bring information into their doctor’s office and say, ‘Is this something that will be right for me?’” Marano said. Marano said it is also important to dispel myths, especially in how to provide first aid to someone with epilepsy. “A lot of people don’t know too much about epilepsy or aren’t really sure. They get their education from what they see on TV or in movies, and most of that isn’t accurate. We try to raise awareness and give correct information,” Marano said. One common misconception about epilepsy is that a person having a seizure needs to be held down. Marano says that holding a patient down can actually be dangerous and could result in injuries such as broken bones. Another common misconception is to put something in a person’s mouth when having a seizure to prevent swallowing of the tongue. Marano says that people will often bite but won’t swallow their tongues during seizures. They could potentially swallow items placed in their mouths during seizures and get these objects lodged in their lungs. Marano said during the walk, it is important to share this first aid information because if an individual isn’t
with a loved one, someone in the general public may need to assist during a seizure. While the walk is educational, it also has a personal element to it, especially with Hundley. The NFL player will be out at the event, giving a speech during the opening ceremony and walking alongside participants. An advocate and ally with a passion for helping people with epilepsy and other disabilities, the NFL player started out his football career at Chandler High School. He went on to play for UCLA and was chosen in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. During his football career, he has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts. Hundley hopes to continue to expand his foundation, which he started in 2019 with his sister. For him, it will always have a personal connection. His sister Paris was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 11, and Hundley remembers that growing up, he and family didn’t really talk about his sister’s condition with others. It wasn’t until Hundley attended UCLA that he began to connect with local epilepsy foundations and share his story publicly. “Growing up in Arizona, there wasn’t a support system. It wasn’t until I got to UCLA that I talked about it openly, when the story got out there.
Until then, we weren’t talking about it,” Hundley said. Hundley said that by opening up about his own experience, other people, including athletes, have felt more comfortable talking with him about theirs. “They feel they have a community. It creates a safe space,” he said. Hundley said there is more information available and more of a support system for people who have epilepsy today. This includes his nephew Elijah, who suffers from infantile spasms and autism. He hopes through the foundation to give people with epilepsy a platform to share their experiences. “A lot of people never get to express themselves. Now they have a platform. That’s what it’s all about,” Hundley said. The foundation also holds holiday gift drives for children in Arizona, Nevada and California and has in-person and online support groups. On Tuesdays, the foundation holds an online support group for people and families affected by epilepsy. It is open to individuals from different parts of the world. The online support group starts at 1 p.m. Pacific Time and is accessible through facebook.com/ hundleyfoundation or instagram.com/ thehundleyfoundation. Hundley said that giving back to his
During the first Lace ’Em Up for Epilepsy Walk in Las Vegas, many teams had creative names and dressed up in matching attire. (Photo by Edison Graff)
home state has always been important to him, and he hopes to continue to do more in Arizona. Through the Brett Hundley Scholarship, the football player gives away two scholarships each year to student athletes at Chandler High School. The foundation mainly raises money through walks and through poker runs, which are put on by partner Rick Harrison from “Pawn Stars.” Money and awareness have also been raised through individual and business donations and smaller events such as grillouts, glow rides, bowling and art nights, and Halloween events.
Lace ’Em Up for Epilepsy Walk Arizona WHEN: Registration starts at 9 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13 WHERE: Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria COST: Free registration for inperson walkers; $30 for virtual walkers INFO: To register, go to bit.ly/ hfwalk2022. For more information on the foundation, go to hundleyfoundation.org
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Coyotes partner with local therapy company BY ZAKKARY BROG
Glendale Star Staff Writer
The Arizona Coyotes have partnered with Arizona-based Mito Red Light Inc., which develops red light therapy products to “support recovery, performance and overall health and wellness.” Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Devan McConnell, the Coyotes’ high-performance director, said he believes the franchise will benefit greatly from the partnership. “The integration of red light therapy from Mito Red has been a huge benefit in our high-performance program for our Coyotes players and our prospects with the Tucson Roadrunners,” McConnell said. “From pre-practice preparation to post-competition recovery, the addition of this technology has been incredibly well-received by our players, coaches and training staff. Recovery and regeneration are arguably the most important aspects of an in-season performance program, and Mito Red has provided us with a host of tools
to aid in this necessary service to our athletes.” The Coyotes plan to use Mito Red Light’s “MitoPERFORM” panels, which contain “near-infrared wavelengths demonstrated to penetrate deepest into the body.” The team also plans to use a patent-pending Vitality Booth, which is said to combine red light therapy and halotherapy. Scott Chaverri, chief executive officer of Mito Red, said he is thrilled to work with an NHL-level organization. “We are very excited to be partnering with our local NHL team and are committed to helping the Coyotes integrate these modalities into their program to take their performance and recovery to an even higher level,” Chaverri said. “Healthy light exposure is a critical part of overall health and wellness. Light therapy designed and used properly, can support performance and recovery even in highly trained athletes. We are still at the early adopter stage of this technology, but we are very excited for what the future holds.”
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Colorado Avalanche at Arizona Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes and the aggressive Colorado Avalanche face off at Gila River Arena. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena.com.
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Ana Gabriel
Multiplatinum Latin music artist Ana Gabriel brings her Por Amor A Ustedes World Tour to Gila River Arena. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 8 p.m., tickets start at $138, gilariverarena.com.
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The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for tar schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.
West Valley Health and Wellness Expo
Meet a variety of health and wellness companies, gather knowledge in the Seminar Theatre, and explore the show floor during the 22nd annual West Valley Health and Wellness Expo. This is the one-stop shop for the newest and latest trends in fitness, nutrition and psychology. Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, glendaleciviccenter.com.
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West Valley Women’s Day Out Expo
Get the latest in fashion, beauty and health during the West Valley Women’s Day Out Expo. Explore vendors throughout the day, learn how to stay healthy and fit while working from home, and stop by the Seminar Theatre. Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, glendaleciviccenter.com.
Harlem Globetrotters
Welcome back the world-famous basketball team to the Valley this March for a streetball tour. Folks of any age can admire the Globetrotters’ insane dunks and tricks. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 2 p.m., ticket prices vary, harlemglobetrotters.com.
Glendale Poetry Slam
Watch eight poets compete through three rounds of slamming while being judged by five random audience members. Eat pizza and enjoy the art of poetry. Pizza Old Roma, 5740 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, 7 to 9 p.m., free admission, visitglendale. com.
Hungarian Festival
Dive deep into Hungarian culture, music and food during the Hungarian Festival. Parking is free. Donate $5 for prizes worth up to $100. Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, noon to 5 p.m., free, gccaz.edu.
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Shallow Water
Arizona’s “premier party band” comes to Live at Murphy Park! Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival March 5-6
The 32nd annual Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival brings more than 400 performing to the stage, playing traditional Arizona folk music, showcasing history and culture. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 59th Avenue, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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The PBR U.S. Border Patrol Invitational is coming to Gila River Arena. This two-day event will feature the toughest athletes trying to earn points and climb the world leaderboard. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 6:45 p.m. Saturday, and 1:45 p.m. Sunday, tickets start at $34, gilariverarena. com.
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Learn how to hula, as “Moana” will be part of Movies by Moonlight on March 11. Heroes Regional Park, 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
One of These Nights
The Eagles tribute band hits the Live at Murphy Park! stage. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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This Fleetwood Mac tribute has received the stamp of approval from Stevie Nicks herself. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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63rd Avenue and Mountain View Road, Glendale, 5:30 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
Desert Dixie
Desert Dixie’s country rock has entertained the masses for years. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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In the market to buy a classic car? Visit State Farm Stadium to look into 1,500 different vehicles ranging from Corvettes to muscle cars and ’50s classics. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $20, mecum.com.
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Trotters Wake
Trotters Wake brings the “party to the pub.” Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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The Coyotes will continue their commitment to inclusivity as they host their second Pride Night. The first 10,000 fans will receive a rainbow rally towel presented by the NHL Network. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 2 p.m., tickets start at $15, gilariverarena. com
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Ottawa Senators at Arizona Coyotes
This tribute to Selena comes to Live at Murphy Park! Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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The Soul Power Band
The Soul Power Band hits the stage, playing soul, funk and R&B. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
Moe Flavour (R&B)
Moe Flavour, which includes Lawrence Ross and saxophonist Bryne Donaldson, entertains at Westside Blues. There’s a two-drink minimum per guest. Westside Blues and Jazz Night Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., ticket prices vary, westsideblues.com.
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The first edition of the Local Artist Hat Trick Series features local graphic designer Sage Aune. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive the exclusive lid courtesy of Gila River Resorts and Casinos. The cap was designed to highlight Gender Equality Month and amplify women who are driving the sport of hockey forward. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena. com.
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Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
The R&B band is renowned around the Valley. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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“Jurassic Park”
Don’t miss the Dino Crew on-site at 5:30 p.m. for pre-movie activities. Sahuaro Ranch Soccer Field,
Sugar Art Expo March 26-27
The Sugar Art Expo is Arizona’s largest sugar art show. More than 40 vendors will offer activities like hands-on sugar art classes and cake decorating competitions. Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets start at $27, glendaleciviccenter. com.
Red Not Chili Peppers
This tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers lays down the funk. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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Shari Rowe
Glendale country singer Shari Rowe returns for a hometown show. Murphy Park, bordered by Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive to the north and south, and 58th and 59th avenues from the east/west, 7 to 9 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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MEMBER RENEWALS EVENTS The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events each month to help the business community build stronger connections. We invite you or a member from your team to join us at one of these upcoming events. For more information or to register, please visit glendaleazchamber.org or call 623-937-4754.
Marketing Webinar: Content Marketing for Small Business
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members for their support of the chamber and our community.
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• Lennar Homes | StoneHaven Residential Development • Desert Services International Inc. • Eye Care 4 Kids • Westside Blues & Jazz • DrivingMBA • HMG - Hotel Management Group • Portillo’s Hot Dogs • Magic Windshields • Maricopa Corporate College • Charter One • Holiday Inn | Glendale - Stadium & Entertainment District • Daisy Family Health LLC
Three years: 2019
• ATC Fruits of the Spirit Ministry
Four years: 2018
• Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership • Elite Pain Relief and Wellness • Copper State Credit Union • Sinova Solutions • NextCare Urgent Care | West Thunderbird Road
Five years: 2017 • Arrowhead BMW
7 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays in March Charley’s Sports Grill, 8110 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 350, Glendale
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• Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead
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• Barro’s Pizza, North 59th Avenue • EJ’s Auction & Consignment • Holiday Inn Express & Suites | Phoenix Glendale Sports District
14 years: 2008
• Glendale Union High School District | Education Foundation • Glendale Union High School District
• Glendale Flowers and Gifts • George Thorne Consulting LLC • Glendale Pawn & Jewelry
15 years: 2007
10 years: 2012
17 years: 2005
11 years: 2011
18 years: 2004
12 years: 2010
34 years: 1998
• Tanger Outlet Center
• AlphaGraphics 106 • The Pulse of Arizona 1100 KFNX • Hospice of the Valley
• Culver’s of Glendale
• Peoria Education Foundation
• National Pump Company • Gordon Graphics Inc. • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
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Glendale residents take on ‘Domino Masters’ BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Glendale Star Staff
Gloria Robinson grew up with a special needs sister who doesn’t hear or speak, so she bored easily, she said. What connected them was a love of dominoes. “(My sister) loved heavy smooth things and still does to this day, and we used to set up dominoes and do topplings with her all of the time,” Robinson said. “I’ve had a lot of experience with topplings, not to this extent, but it just grew from there.” Glendale couple Robinson and Robert Dehate are taking their love of dominoes to Fox’s new show “Domino Masters,” which premieres at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 9. Hosted by Eric Stonestreet, “Domino Masters” features domino enthusiasts going head to head in a toppling tournament. Stonestreet is joined by judges, including Danica McKellar, Vernon Davis and professional domino artist Steve Price. Sixteen skilled trios compete in building challenges to be crowned the country’s most talented amateur domino topplers. In each episode, the teams are given a theme and custom elements to incorporate into their topple. In the finals, the top teams face off for a cash prize, the trophy and the title of domino masters. Dehate recalled, “Growing up with three older brothers and being active children without internet, we entertained ourselves. We always played with dominoes, but back then they were just the gaming dominoes with the little dots on them and you only had a short amount of them. “Nowadays to the advent of Amazon and other things, you can buy thousands of them and you can make some really nice geometric patterns.” A couple of 13 years, Dehate and Robinson run Animal Motor Works. Dehate, a self-proclaimed “math nerd,” said his ability to create rockets for
they were amazed as a couple that we got along so well. We really enjoy our time together.” The trio was rounded out with California native Richard “Rick” Mascheck, and they dubbed themselves Rocket Science, inspired by the couple’s rocket business. (Above)“Domino Masters” team Rocket Science is Glendale residents Gloria Robinson and Robert Dehate, along “We had to do many with California native Richard “Rick” Mascheck. (Right) It many topplings and vidtook team Rocket Science the full 16 hours to create their build on “Domino Masters.” (Photos by Ray Mickshaw/FOX) eo submissions to send them all in,” Robinson Animal Motor Works helped with the said about the process to get on the “Domino Masters” appearance. show. “That was during COVID that “I like to calculate the math coeffi- all of that was going on, so it was good cients for the rockets and the different because we had plenty of time to put toattributes of the rocket that you cal- ward doing topplings and sending vidculate,” Dehate said. “The geometric eos in. It was quite a lengthy process.” patterns that you put together with the Dehate hails from California but dominoes is very interesting to do it spent 30 years in Boston. Robinson was and have enough dominoes that you born and raised in New England. The could really make some big displays.” couple moved to the Valley in 2019. Robinson received an email about “Our rocket business brought us out appearing on the show. After what she to the West Coast,” Robinson said. “Obcalled a “very detailed” interview pro- viously, there is a lot more land without cess, she persuaded the showrunners to trees and the weather is more cooperlet her work with Dehate. ative, so we found ourselves spending “Robert and I are partners in busi- a lot of time out here with the business ness, so I thought it would be a great and got to really liking the weather and idea for us to be partners in dominoes,” the people out here, so we relocated. Robinson said. “As we put it, ‘Those “We don’t know a lot of people, but who build together, stay together.’ I imagine after this we are going to “That was the big impression that know a lot of people. We’re proud to we made with the crew on set, was that bring it to Glendale and put Glendale
on the map. It’s a fairly small town and everybody has been great with us out here. We haven’t had a whole lot of chance to meet people because of COVID. We’ve been in lockdown so much.” Outside of lockdown, the Rocket Science team went to California to film “Domino Masters.” Robinson and Dehate were nervous about inadvertently knocking over the dominoes while competing. “That is a lot of the anxiety of it, especially when it is a display that you are doing for show,” Robinson added. “Such as the display on the show, you had to really be aware to not knock anything over because we were on a time constraint to complete our display.” Each team is given 16 hours to complete the themed display. The Rocket Science team maxed out the 16-hour limit to create their display. “If we were to knock something over in the meantime, that would just use up time that we didn’t have,” Robinson said. “You had to be very aware of where you placed your hand or feet or anything, because it was lot of time on the floor setting up the display.” Another worry was a natural disaster like earthquakes. “I was still concerned every night that there might be an earthquake that would knock down our build,” Dehate said. “We were in California, so I was like, ‘What if there happens to be an earthquake while we are building and everything comes falling down?’” The trio did not witness an earthquake. But as far as how the toppling went, the couple wouldn’t reveal much. “You’ll have to watch the show,” Robinson said.
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Local actors return to sing, dance in the rain BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN Glendale Star Contributing Writer
The Phoenix Theatre has opened a classic on its stage with its biggest cast since 2019. “Singin’ in the Rain,” directed by Jeff Whiting with music direction by Jeff Kennedy, opened on Feb. 2 and runs through Sunday, April 3. Based on the 1952 movie starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, the musical brings its tap dancing numbers to Phoenix as the theater opens the door to memory lane. Set in 1927, Hollywood’s favorite silent movie stars are forced to adapt a new skill set as the “talkies” begin to push out the silent movies. Unfortunately, one of them has a voice that is never going to win fans. For two ensemble members, it is bringing their hometown dreams to life. Hahnna Christianson, who is now an internship coordinator at Arizona State University, spent most of her life in Peoria. She dreamt of being on the Theater Works stage each time she passed it. “I remember as a really small girl driving by the building that had this copper roof,” Christianson said. “It was this fancy important building.” Elizabeth Falk of Glendale grew up seeing nearly every show that The Phoenix Theatre put on because her father is its drummer and her mom did shows there, too. “Being able to do a show with my dad is a check off the bucket list,” Falk said. “It’s so awesome. I basically dance to the beat of his drum. It’s a dream for us to be in a show together.” Christianson — who has performed for The Phoenix Theatre for “Kinky Boots” and “Unwrapped” — is thrilled that she is in “Singin’ in the Rain,” as it is her favorite movie, and she confesses to being obsessed with Kelly. “What an angel,” she swoons about
the man who transformed Hollywood musicals. “I love that movie, and for one of my college courses, we had to choose a film and analyze the music. I did ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ I’ve watched it 60 times, and I am obsessed with it.” She said she is elated about being cast as a member of the ensemble. “I love The Phoenix Theatre,” Christianson said. “They are so professional in every sense of the term. They make all their actors feel very wanted and accepted in this very safe, professional setting.” Falk credited The Phoenix Theatre with providing the foundation of her arts education. She says the quality of the shows there kept her eager to return. “It was exciting to go as a kid, and it was exciting as an adult,” Falk said. “They’ve always been such a great company, and now I get to work with them.” Falk left Arizona for a bit, attending Oklahoma City University, dancing on Princess Cruises for several years and then performing around the country. This is her first time on stage at The Phoenix Theatre, and she is a part of the ensemble. “I’ve always wanted to come back and do a show with them and be on the stage and not just watching from the audience,” Falk said. “It’s so awesome.” Her parents put her into dance when she was 6 years old. She said she always wanted to be just like her parents, who were teachers by day and performers by night.
While she isn’t a teacher, she is living her dream. For both actors, “Singin’ in the Rain” is a balm for those who have been suffering from two years of pandemic. “This is something our director talked about in the room with us,” Christianson said. “Audiences want to come to a live show now that it is back up and running and escape and explode into something joyful. That was really such a positive motivator. We are blessed and lucky.” Falk said it is nice to see people relax a little bit and enjoy the nostalgia that comes from “Singin’ in the Rain.” “That’s one thing we are hearing a lot from our audiences,” Falk said. “Just how wonderful it is to kind of relax and get that nostalgic feeling back.” She also said the show features actual rain, which is a delight for the performers. “It’s just fun, because we literally do have rain, so we literally sing and dance in the rain,” Falk said. “You can’t get much more fun than that. Being onstage and performing the old production numbers where everyone is synchronizing, singing and tap dancing — it gives you that good energy back.
“Singin’ in the Rain” runs through Sunday, April 3, at The Phoenix Theatre with its biggest cast since 2019. (Photo courtesy of The Phoenix Theatre)
When we’re onstage, we don’t have to be masked and worried.” While she loves dancing without a mask, she also said she is grateful that Phoenix Theatre has done a good job with its COVID-19 safety and appreciates the precautions it has taken. “Come see the show,” Falk said. “Have some fun and get some cheeriness back in your life and let the outside world fade away.” Christianson agreed, “If you have some time and a few dollars, come check out the show and get washed away in the fun. It really is something everyone needs — some refreshing fun.”
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Here’s a charcuterie board full of fun and wisdom Every once in and while, I like to write an article containing some fun and wisdom. These are primarily other’s thoughts that have impacted or inspired me. Hopefully, these thoughts will do the same for you; some maybe even change your life. These stories or quotes are easily accessible on the internet or other public sources. So let’s get equipped for living in today’s chaotic world. This story is called “Everything You Need to Know About Life in Three Minutes.” God created a dog and said, “Sit by the door of the house and bark at everyone who comes by, and I will give you 20 years.” The dog replied, “That’s too long. So I’ll take 10 years and give you back the other 10.” Then God created a monkey and said, “Entertain people and do tricks. I’ll give you a 20-year life span.” The monkey said, “That’s too long. I can’t do boring monkey tricks for 20 years. So I’ll take 10 years and give you back the other 10 years.” Then God created a cow. “Go out into the field, eat grass, work in the sun, have calves and support the farmer. I’ll give you a 60-year life span.” The cow replied, “That’s too long. I’ll take 20 years and give you back 40 years.” Then God created a man and said, “Eat, sleep, play and enjoy life. I’ll give you 20 years.” The man replied, “Only 20 years? That’s not enough! So I’ll take the 20 years, plus the 40 years you gave to the cow, the 10 years you gave to the monkey, and the 10 years you gave to the dog. That makes 80 years.” God said, “OK, you have a deal.” But somehow, all these things ended
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in men and women in reverse. That’s why we eat, sleep and play in the first 20 years of our lives. Then, we work in the sun for the next 40 years to support our family. Then, for the next 10 years, we do monkey tricks to entertain our grandchildren. And for the last 10 years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone who goes by or everything we read or see on TV. Aha! Now, you’ve had life explained to you. If you’re sitting by someone, read this story to them and say, “I think Ed’s talking to you.” Here’s an aha about a compliment someone recently received. “You know, somebody complimented me on my driving today. They left a note on the windshield of my car. It said, ‘Parking fine.’” Here’s another driving “aha.” “I picked up a hitchhiker. He asked if I wasn’t afraid that he might be a serial killer. I told him the odds of two serial killers being in the same car was extremely unlikely.” Here’s a love “aha.” “If two people love each other, nothing is impossible, except deciding where to eat.” Consider this Super Bowl aha: “You should be as excited about going to church as about the Super Bowl. So, when your pastor makes a great point this Sunday, pour Gatorade over their head.” Consider this thought about valuing time and investing time with people. “To realize the value of four years,
ask a graduate. To realize the value of one year, ask a student who failed a grade in school. To realize the value of one month, ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby. To realize the value of one week, ask the weekly newspaper editor. To realize the value of one hour, ask the lovers waiting to meet each other. “To realize the value of one minute, ask a person who just missed a train. To realize the value of one second, ask someone who just avoided an accident. To realize the value of one millisecond, ask the person who won a silver medal at the Olympics. Treasure every moment that you have. Realize the value of your family. Realize the value of real friends.” Here’s some wisdom for many of us at this present time. “Ships don’t sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside of you and weigh you down.” Consider this statement: “If you don’t fight for what you want, don’t cry for what you lost.” Here’s poet Mary Anne Radmacher’s aha about courage: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is a quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” Think of this: “Growth is stepping over the things you used to trip on.” Consider this aha about happiness or
the lack thereof. How to be unhappy: Stay inside all day; move as little as possible; spend more than you earn; take yourself (and life) too seriously; look for reasons why things won’t work; always consume, never contribute; resent the lucky and successful; never say hello first; be unreliable. Now, let’s invert each point for happiness: get outside each day; move, walk, exercise, dance; spend less than you earn; view life as an opportunity to live and play; be the one who looks for solutions; develop a mindset to contribute and create; learn from the lucky and successful; be the first to say hello; be reliable. Here’s the last quote for us to remember today. “Faith and fear both demand that you believe in something you can’t see. You choose.” Now, turn to the person sitting next to you and say, “Now I know Ed’s talking to you!” Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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“I’m doing very well,” she said. “I’m independent. I don’t need a walker. I still have a disability, especially on the left side. I can drive. I dedicated the next seven years of my life to physical therapy. It was a fulltime job for me.” To share her story, she is releasing a book called “Choices” on Trilogy Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of TBN. Set for release Friday, March 11, “Choices” can be picked up early at Ribbons Tea House in Litchfield Park from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5. “About this time last year, I felt God calling me, saying, ‘I saved you from a stroke and I Lori and Dainis Vober adopted three siblings. That gave you a story, so get writ- is shared in her new book, “Choices.” She will sign copies of the book on Saturday, March 5, at Ribing,’” she recalled. “A year later, this is how bons Tea House in Litchfield Park. (Photo courtesy of Lori Vober) my book is coming out. It’s about my faith journey and my journey challenges,” Vober said. through our perseverance and the chal“It has not been easy, but God really lenges of stroke. called us to give kids who didn’t have “I developed epilepsy from the a home a forever home. That was 11 stroke. My book also discusses job loss years ago. They’re now 21, 19 and 17. and adoption parenting. We’re all faced The 21-year-old is on her own, living with challenges — big and small. We in Ohio. Our 19-year-old is a senior in also have a choice of how we’re going high school, and the 17-year-old is a juto react to those challenges. It’s our at- nior in high school.” titude that can carry us a long way. I The couple are members of Desert hope my story can give hope and en- Springs Community Church in Goodcouragement to others.” year, and Vober is an active part of the Born in Atlanta, Vober considers women’s ministry. Texas to be her home because she spent She serves as a weekly Bible study her high school and college years in the leader and enjoys connecting with Lone Star State. She graduated from women each week. the University of Texas in Austin with Vober’s goal is to be a motivational a Bachelor of Business Administration speaker. She will attend a conference in in marketing. Texas this summer to refine her speakVober and her husband, Dainis, met ing skills and confidence level. in Minnesota after she was transferred “God is not finished with our story there for her job after graduation. yet,” she said. “One day, this will all Married in Texas in 1998, they live in come to fruition.” Goodyear. They purchased land in Pinetop for their retirement home. Lori Vober “Choices” “We’re happily married and have book signing a strong faith and a strong love,” she WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to said. “It’s carried us through some pret6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 ty tough times.” WHERE: Ribbons Tea House, The Vobers adopted a sibling group 111 W. Honeysuckle Street, of three kids from Colombia, South Litchfield Park America, in 2011. COST: Free admission “Our journey of adoption parenting INFO: lorivober.com has been a blessing and has had its
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Julie Carattini v. David Carattini, FC2021-070858, Order to Appear, Julie Carattini filed a pre-decree Motion for Temporary Orders on Dec. 29, 2021. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT Petitioner, Julie Carattini, and Respondent, David Carattini, shall appear telephonically or by video conference for an Evidentiary Hearing on March 21, 2022 at 3:30pm for 1 hour before: The Honorable Susanna Pineda, Maricopa County Superior Court, Northwest Regional Court Center, 1 st Floor, 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Courtroom 124, Surprise, AZ 85374 and Respondent can obtain copies of the Order to Appear with hearing details at the same address. Published: Glendale Star, Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2022 / 44490
STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT No. D-202-DM-2021000929. Gabriela Galves Sandoval, Petitioner vs. Victor Manuel Felix Graijaiva. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION STATE OF NEW MEXICO to the abovenamed Respondent (s), Greetings: You are hereby notified that the abovenamed Petitioner has filed a civil action against you in the above entitled Court and cause, the general object thereof being: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Unless you enter your appearance in said cause on or before the 4th day of April 2022, a judgement by default will be entered against you. Name and address of Petitioner or Petitioner's Attorney: Gabriela Galvez Sandoval 9709 Torriso CT SW Albuquerque NM 87121. WITNESS the Honorable Amber Chavez Baker, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court of the State of New Mexico, and the seal of the District Court of Bernalillo County, this 14th day of Feb. 2022 KATINA WATSON, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/ XXXXXXXX Perez, Deputy Clerk. Published: Glendale Star, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022 / 44791
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: DURANGO'S CLEANING SERVICES COMPANY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5202 n 61st ave, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Edgar D Beltran 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: Edgar D Beltran, 5202 n 61st ave, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301 Published: Glendale Star FEB 17, 24, MAR 3, 2022 / xxxxx
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: LINDENMEYER CONSUL TING LLC II The address of the registered office is: 7417 W. Trails Dr., GLENDALE, AZ, 85308, The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, 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: Rich Lindenmeyer 7417 W. Trails Dr., GLENDALE, AZ, 85308 Published: Glendale Star FEB 17, 23, MAR 2, 2022 / 44612 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: BUFF & DUST PLUS ULTRA LLC II The address of the registered office is: 16577 W. Tonto st., GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Carriann Rodriguez 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: Carriann Rodriguez 16577 W. Tonto st., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338, Published: Glendale Star FEB 24, MAR 3, 10 2022 / 44701
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Julius Clinton Wolfe, an adult 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 4073 S Shady Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85297. DATED this 2nd day of Feb, 2022 /s/ Sharon Suiter PUBLISHED: Glendale Star, Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 2022 / 44567
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March 3, 2022
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SUPPORT GESD STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS AND CLAIM A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR STATE TAX CREDIT
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Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent
Arizona allows each state taxpayer to donate up to $200 per year to public schools in support of extracurricular activities or character education programs and claim a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit. Married couples filing joint tax returns may donate and claim a tax credit of up to $400 per year. Those who are married and filing separately qualify for a $200 maximum state tax credit. You do not need to have a student enrolled in our schools to contribute! Your donation will be used to support extracurricular activities to enhance educational experiences such as: Fine Arts and Student Clubs After-School Sports After-School Enrichment Activities Educational Field Trips Contributions made now through April 15, 2022, can be applied to your 2021 Arizona Income Tax bill. Scan the QR Code or visit GESD40.org to make your contribution online!