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Vol. 76 No. 13
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March 26, 2020
Schools focus on brains, bellies BY TOM SCANLON
Glendale Star Managing Editor
With marching orders to take care of young minds and midsections, school administrators have had to scramble in the era of COVID-19. Glendale education leaders had to act swiftly March 15, when Gov. Doug Ducey closed schools for two weeks. On Friday, March 20, Ducey extended the closures by another two weeks, through April 10. In his March 15 proclamation, Ducey also ordered: “School administrators should make every effort to provide continued education learning opportunities through online resources or materials that can be sent home.” And Ducey noted, “School adminis-
trators should develop a plan to continue breakfast and lunch services for Arizona students.” The Peoria Unified School District had a few days to plan, as district schools were on spring break March 16-20. This week, with the break over, the district started providing to-go meals and Ducey-mandated online learning. On its website, peoriaunified.org, PUSD outlines its plan. “Peoria Unified’s Curriculum and Instruction team has compiled a list of online resources for at-home learning activities. While none of the activities are required, you may choose to use the list as a menu of ideas to explore and select those activSEE SCHOOLS PAGE 2
Liz Bertram, food assistant with Canyon Elementary School, delivers meals Monday, March 23. (Glendale Star photo by Octavio Serrano)
Mayor declares ‘local emergency’ BY TOM SCANLON
BUSINESS ... 16 Plenty of restaurants are still open
OPINION..................... 14 BUSINESS.................. 16 SPORTS ...................... 18 CALENDAR ................ 22 FEATURES.................. 24 RELIGION ................... 28 YOUTH........................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 31
Mayor Jerry Weiers declared a “local emergency” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Glendale Star
Glendale Star Managing Editor
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers declared a “local emergency” in the city Wednesday, March 18, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This declaration allows me to take the measures needed to protect the health and safety of our community,” Weiers said. “We are faced with an unprecedented public health emergency, with the global spread of COVID-19. “Our actions, both individually and collectively, will determine how soon and how hard the virus impacts the city of Glendale.”
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The declaration came a day before Gov. Doug Ducey banned eating in restaurants. Ducey closed bars, gyms and movie theaters but allowed restaurants to remain open for takeout, curbside and delivery service. Weiers’ announcement came as county and state positive tests increased signifi-
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cantly. Maricopa County started last week with nine COVID-19 cases. By Tuesday, March 24, the number grew to 199—including three at Luke Air Force Base. “The members and their families have been isolated in their home since first showing symptoms,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. Those who may have had contact with the three have been notified, he added. Weiers reiterated warnings about seniors being the most at-risk population. “Eight out of 10 deaths reported in the U.S. have been in adults 65 years old and SEE MAYOR PAGE 3
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