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Glendale Fire to get thermal imaging cameras BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Glendale City Council voted to approve the purchase of new thermal imaging cameras for the fire department on March 22. Thermal imaging cameras, or TICs for short, are cameras that create images using infrared radiation. They show the outline of a person, temperature and heat signature. TICs are a staple amongst fire departments across the country and are used 100% of the time a team is walking into a fire of any kind. “Thermal imaging cameras are really an incredible technology,” Glendale Fire public information officer Ashley Losch said. “When we go into an atmosphere like a house fire or a structure fire where we nearly have zero visibility, the TIC cameras are able to see outlines of peo-
ple to give us temperature readings. If we’re doing a search in a zero-visibility environment, we are able to identify a possible victim much quicker with that technology.” Glendale Fire first added TICs to its arsenal back in 2008. Since then, a handful of models have been used. Losch could not recall the year of model that is currently in use, but she said replacement parts were un- Thermal imaging cameras are used 100% of the time a team is walking into a fire of any kind. (Glendale Fire/Submitted) available to purchase, so they were unable to be maintained. These grade will be needed. cameras were simply outdated. “By the mayor and council approving Costs for this upgrade will not exceed the buying of the new model, being able $235,000 and should have seven to 10 to maintain this program, keeping them years of normal use before another upSEE CAMERAS PAGE 3
Williams-Sonoma sets fulfillment, distribution center BY JORDAN ROGERS
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One of the largest and most recognizable home furnishing companies is set to open a new fulfillment and distribution center in the West Valley. Located in The Cubes at Glendale Industrial Park near Reems Road and Northern Avenue, the center will sit on 74 acres of land and span 1.2 million square feet. The city will not be required to contribute an upfront cost, as property owners and users will front the entire $236 million capital investment.
Glendale City Council voted and unanimously approved the distribution center on March 22. “This has been a project our staff has been working on for some time, and on behalf of the city and our team, we just want to reach out and congratulate Williams-Sonoma,” City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “They are going to be a great partner for our community.” The new center will create roughly 2,400 new jobs with an average wage of over $46,000. In total, the new development will dish out $113 million in annual
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also been deactivated. Weiers said he recognized that most at-risk residents were seniors with underlying conditions. When he issued the emergency proclamation, he called on faith-based community leaders and volunteers to develop a plan to help the most vulnerable. “The last two years have been hard for everyone. I’m happy that we’re moving forward with a focus on the future and can build on the recent positive momentum Glendale has realized,” Weiers said. what we value the most. We want to make sure we have all of the tools to keep people safe, so being able to add another tool to our toolbox is ultimately the goal in order to create better and safer environments.”
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Nonprofit works with fire departments to rescue pets BY JORDAN ROGERS
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Fire departments around the Valley work tirelessly and diligently to rescue those in crisis due to fires. There is so much to account for in making sure those affected in the situation are taken care of. Due to such a laundry list of responsibilities, pets are often left being far from the top priority and are often separated from their families. But thanks to Companion Pets in Crisis, pets involved in a crisis are in a much better position to be taken care of. Companion Pets in Crisis, or CPiC, is a nonprofit that works to keep pets and their families together in a time of crisis. Lisa Martin, CPiC’s founder and executive director, was working as a volunteer responder with the Phoenix Fire Department in 2015 when she saw a need and eventually launched an initiative to fill that void. “We would go on many calls, and we were there to help the family, but they always had pets involved and there was nobody there for the pets,” she said. “Sometimes we couldn’t help the family if there was nobody there to help with the pets. For example, if somebody needed to go to the hospital, but a pet would have been left behind, they would not go to the hospital.” Though CPiC only initially worked under the wing of the Phoenix Fire Department at its start, the organization now serves all of Maricopa County. It is available seven days a week, and Martin said they receive calls to respond upward of three to four times per week. “We’re very honored to be partnered
Before starting CPiC, Lisa Martin worked as a volunteer responder with the Phoenix Fire Department. (Companion Pets in Crisis/Submitted)
with the fire department,” Martin said. “We find ourselves like an extension of the fire department; we really work closely with the crisis responders. They’re the ones who call us when we’re working with a family in crisis.” Glendale Fire’s public information officer, Capt. Ashley Losch, is equally as honored to be working with CPiC. She said having them to step in and assist in everyone’s time of need is incredible. “They provide a valuable resource that we didn’t even know that we needed until they became available to us,” Losch said. “In the past, clearly, we’re rescuing animals, but when there’s no
family there to take care of them or they don’t have any ways to take care of them post-fire, they’re most concerned about taking care of their children. What are they going to do? How are they going to take care of their family? Oftentimes, the pets get left aside. “Companion Pets in Crisis just is an incredible resource for them, but also for us. We don’t always know what to do; if we rescue a pet that is deceased in a fire, that is horrible for all of us.” For Martin, it is a pleasure to give the fire department and community this type of resource. Typically, CPiC gets a call to respond immediately after an animal is deemed to be involved. They arrive briefly after the fire has been put out. CPiC’s services even extend past the more common house pets such as dogs and cats. Martin listed snakes, bearded dragons, guinea pigs and ducks as some of the other animals they have just recently worked with. If pets are injured at the scene of the crisis, CPiC will transport the pet to an emergency animal hospital and will even cover the initial cost of getting the animal stabilized. The organization also finds no-kill shelters for pets that are unable to be kept due to any unforeseen circumstance. In addition, they will go as far to get deceased animals cremated and give the remains to the families at no cost. “If somebody’s house burnt down and they may need to be displaced and they have no place for their pet to go in an emergency type of situation, it’s just nice to be able to provide that service for the families and can help them move forward through their recovery
process” Martin said. Losch said Companion Pets in Crisis has been a seamless and very valuable addition to the team. “We’re just overjoyed for all of the communities that they serve, because again, it is a service that you didn’t know that you needed until you do need it,” she said. “When you need it and there is nobody there to fill it, you feel helpless, and that is not something fire departments want to do. We like to have answers and solutions, so to be able to call our partners and know that other communities can do the same, that’s the best gift.” It is a cause that many fire recruits are excited to work with as well. Shane Wright, a recruit for the Arizona Fire Medical Authority, is looking forward to working with CPiC after he finishes up the recruitment process. “I think it’s super awesome,” Wright said. “For me, my fiancé lost two of her dogs this past year, so I’m super, super passionate about dogs and animals.” Martin’s organization operates entirely on donations and volunteers. She is currently in need of more volunteers. Donations can be made to Companion Pets in Crisis at cpicaz.org. In addition to accepting monetary donations, people can donate items such as crates of any size, dog and cat food, and potty pads, among many other items. “People should donate to them if they value the service as much as we do,” Losch said. “What they do is just wonderful, and they do it without getting paid. They do it out of the goodness of their hearts, but they can’t continue to do it if they don’t have donations. If people are interested in donating, it would be great.”
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Infamous Oscars moment should be no surprise BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist
“You like me! You really like me!” The above utterance, attributed to Sally Field during her acceptance speech for the 1985 Academy Award as Best Actress, ranks as one of the most inane observations ever made by a motion picture star. How bad was it? So bad that Ms. Field, with the help of two major media outlets, mounted a campaign to “correct the record” some 37 years later. Featured on the cover of this year’s Oscar preview edition of “Variety” in late March and on the small screen via NBC’s “Today,” she insisted that she actually said, “I can’t deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!” Lest you think that her clarification offers a distinction without a difference, beware of incurring “The Wrath of Sally.” Said Ms. Field about those who refuse to accurately quote her, “Sometimes I want to punch them in the nose.” Talk about foreshadowing! It wasn’t a punch in the nose from Field but a slap across the face of emcee
Chris Rock, delivered suddenly, dramatically and loudly by actor Will Smith, that will ensure that the 94th Academy Awards ceremony will rank as the most infamous such gathering in motion picture history. Unless you’ve deliberately gone “off the grid,” you’ve probably seen replays of the scene. Smith, enraged at a joke that included his wife’s name, rushed the stage and assaulted the comedian. Remarkably, Rock maintained his equipoise — though he voiced his surprise in street language: “Wow! Wow! Will Smith just smacked the (expletive) out of me!” Smith, returning to his seat, responded in obscene outrage, twice shouting: “Keep my wife’s name out your (expletive) mouth!” It was shocking — even by Hollywood standards. But in retrospect, it is not surprising. The entertainment industry has worked overtime to erode basic American values, while its trade association spokesmen and legions of well-compensated public relations experts have insisted that the “artists” for whom
they work are, in fact, exemplars of our First Amendment freedoms. But it goes beyond the oft-repeated concern that liberty is being confused with licentiousness. Now it gives license to criminally violent conduct, permitted at a public event, provided that the individual engaged in that conduct is one of the “beautiful people.” Make no mistake: That is what we witnessed at the Oscars, and it was exceedingly ugly. Compounding the ugliness was the subsequent announcement of Smith winning the Academy Award for Best Actor. Undoubtedly, Smith was not acting when he apologized to the collective “creative community” — but not Rock personally — for his violent reaction to the joke. By the next day’s news cycle, social media served as the conduit for remorse and repentance. Smith apologized to Rock, writing in an Instagram post that “I was out of line and I was wrong.” Rock responded by recognizing that his joke “had crossed a line I shouldn’t have.” Meantime, the aforementioned PR experts maintained a familiar line to explain why the Academy and the telecast producers continued the program with no intervention by law enforce-
ment: “The Show Must Go On!” Don’t expect a collective “change in conscience” from Tinseltown. Predictable political pronouncements, praising the left and criticizing the right, remain the currency of the reel-related realm. Not only did they pop up with regularity during the slap-marred Oscars telecast; so too were they supplemented by Field in her “Variety” cover story. Field returned to a martially themed message directed at Republican Govs. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Greg Abbott of Texas. “If you see them coming toward me, those two governors specifically, lead me out of the way, because I cannot be responsible for what I would do,” Field said. Florida and Texas authorities may conduct a “threat assessment,” but more likely some B-movie magnate will concoct a new screenplay for the aging starlet. Evoking TV memories of over a half-century ago combined with the 2001 Oscar winner for Best Picture, get ready for “Gidget goes for a Gladiator!” Just don’t expect to like it.
knock out Marty the Zebra from “Madagascar”? Sad, dude. Very sad. As the week trundled on and I listened to pundits and my friends obsess over each new development — Smith’s March 28 apology to Rock; the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ March 30 announcement that it was “initiating disciplinary proceedings” against its Best Actor — I began to fret I wasn’t taking this international incident seriously
enough. “White outrage about Will Smith’s slap is rooted in anti-Blackness. It’s inequality in plain sight,” opined London’s Guardian newspaper. The Orlando Sentinel took it the other way: “Will Smith’s slap shamed Black America.” Comedian Kathy Griffin sprung to the defense of comedians, tweeting that “it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a Comedian. Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters.” Fox News
polled educators and parents clutching their pearls “about the messages sent to children.” And USA Today did no fewer than five pieces explaining alopecia, the hair-loss condition Rock joked about in poor taste, provoking Smith’s open-handed right to the kisser. As a newspaper columnist for decades, I should have been thrilled by this food fight and immediately ready to take a side: On Team Rock, defending the right to free speech or advocating for assault charges and Smith’s
J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.
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y initial response to witnessing Will Smith’s “Slap Heard Around the World” at the Academy Awards was embarrassment for Smith. Not for his absurd display of machismo and profane tirade against comedian Chris Rock but for how woefully ineffective the slap was. All those boxing lessons to play Muhammad Ali and Smith couldn’t even
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prosecution. Or, hey, why not join the minority on Team Smith? After all, 21% of 1,319 U.S. adults flash-polled by YouGov a day after the Oscars said Smith was right to slap Rock versus 61% who said he was wrong. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans surveyed said they were unsure. And one — me — reported that science has yet to invent a device capable of measuring how little I cared about the whole thing. Ultimately, that’s my takeaway regarding Smith v. Rock. It’s not a defining moment for manhood or racial perception, nor is it a cautionary tale about inappropriate violence. It’s not a “teachable moment,” as I read in 10 different headlines concerning 10 different teachings. Nor is it a referendum on Hollywood’s woke hypocrisy, damning Smith on the one hand while giving him a standing ovation 45 minutes later as he accepted his award. This slapfight is merely another media nothing burger, more din and fake debate over a schoolyard moment you could witness any afternoon at your local day care center or anywhere else
little boys gather in groups of two or more. My questions: Why do we care so much about something so slight? Why do we derive lessons from insignificant moments while ignoring the larger travails around us? Last night in America, a half-million homeless people slept in our streets. More than 90,000 people died last year from a drug overdose. A week before the Big Slap, an 18-year-old girl was shot to death in a South Phoenix park. Her family’s loss generated hardly a blip. Rock? He was uninjured, and sales spiked for his upcoming gigs. The Academy Awards? Suddenly interesting again after two decades of irrelevance. Smith lost a few fans and maybe his Oscar trophy, nothing an apology tour won’t cure. Meanwhile, the big blue marble spins on, and we gobble controversy like junk food. That slap in the face was quite a slap in the face for anyone who likes their news to mean something. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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58th Avenue. Then, follow the Charm Trail map to purchase additional pieces for $2 each at more than 30 participating shops. Each charm depicts the businesses’ iconic qualities. “Dollars spent with local business-
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale-based Delta Dental of Arizona received multiple awards in BenchmarkPortal’s Top Contact Center Contest for its ability to provide superior customer service to its members. In the 2022 competition, Delta Dental of Arizona earned first place in the prestigious “Top Contact Center” category for contact centers with two to 49 agents. In addition, Delta Dental’s call center was also awarded “Lowest Abandon Rate” and “Best Agent Retention” titles. “Creating a supportive team envi-
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center metrics, this competition can objectively identify centers that are achieving superior results in financial and qualitative terms. “The Delta Dental of Arizona contact center is among the best of its size in the industry,” said Bruce Belfiore, CEP of BenchmarkPortal. “This award was granted on the basis of objective, metrics-driven performance. Delta Dental of Arizona stood tall against its competitors according to the world’s largest database of contact center metrics. This is not easy to do, and we congratulate them on their accomplishment.”
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Local women unite to support community vendors BY JORDAN HOUSTON Glendale Star Staff Writer
A pair of women entrepreneurs are leaning into their shared passion of supporting and connecting local businesses with the community. Erica Jerido and Jacqueline Thomas are the brainpower behind Retail Therapy AZ, which has made a name for itself hosting small markets around the Valley. The local business is now taking its support services a step even further through Support Local AZ Boutique, a soon-to-be permanent shop in Historic Downtown Glendale. The 1,800-square-foot space, slated to open this summer, will serve as the home for 40 vendors. The boutique will stand as a permanent storefront for the vendors’ merchandise and operate as a one-stop-local shop in all senses of the phrase. “We’re just extremely excited about being able to create this multipurpose platform where the possibilities are
endless,” Jerido told the Glendale Star. “If you have a craft, talent or something you feel that you want to share with the community, then this is a spot for you to be able to grow as a business.” The entrepreneurs are expanding off of their Retail Therapy AZ’s already-successful Sunset Shop Market, which attracts 100 vendors and food trucks every Sunday at O’Neil Park, 6448 W. Missouri Avenue. Jerido said she and her business partner wanted to evolve the ways in which they could continue to uplift small businesses within the area. “The (boutique) product we’re looking for the most is self-made; that’s what we are going to try and narrow it down by,” she explained. “Other than that, it is going to be extremely hard. We do work with an-already specific criteria in regards to being a woman-owned business. We work with so many business owners it is definitely going to be a challenge to narrow it down. We are
Retail Therapy AZ Owners Erica Jerido, left, and Jacqueline Thomas, right, at their weekly Sunset Shop at O’Neil Park, 6448 W. Missouri Avenue, Glendale. (Submitted photo)
hoping at some point we can expand and rotate businesses in here.” To be considered, vendors must be local to Arizona. Applications are due April 15. The boutique’s benefits will extend beyond just tangible products, however. Jerido said they want it to be a space for services as well. “It’s also going to be a multipurpose space (for) vendors that don’t have a permanent display,” she expressed. “A lot of local artists have asked (if they) can come and teach a paint class or a jewelry-making class. Small businesses can come and take their business to the next level and reach other avenues of the community.” Retail Therapy AZ first originated last summer during the pandemic as a clothing boutique. Both moms, Jerido and Thomas decided to start their own business so they could pursue their passion and spend more time with their kids. The duo began selling clothing and accessories as a vendor, until they soon realized they were more drawn the relationship-side of conducting business. “We realized quickly we weren’t so interested in the merchandise and that side of the business,” she shared. “We started realizing we were passionate about the connections we were making with people and learning from other
small businesses – we saw ourselves more on that side of things.” Retail Therapy AZ evolved into a weekly gathering in Glendale, attracting 30 to 40 vendors and has since expanded into the Sunset Shop today. From 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., the weekly Sunday event offers free entertainment, such as talent shows and other activities, as well as food and local vendors. “It has been unbelievable. I’m very proud,” Jerido said. “We have built the most amazing connections with small businesses, as well as the Glendale community. I think especially coming from COVID-19 and the shutdown of everything, they are really looking for something to do with their families. “It’s awesome to be able to be a small business, but also to be able to support other small businesses. We truly take pride in the connections we’ve made with people, as well as the fact that we are always keeping our vendor fees extremely low.” For more information about Retail Therapy AZ, visit retailtherapyaz.com or follow its Facebook pages at @retailtherapyaz and The Sunset Shop by Retail Therapy AZ. Donate funds to the group’s Go Fund Me page at gofundme.com/f/support-local-arizona-boutique-by-retail-therapy.
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Abrazo Arrowhead campus names new COO BY JORDAN ROGERS
Glendale Star Staff Writer
Matthew Sartorius has taken over as the new chief operations officer at the Abrazo Community Health Network’s Arrowhead campus. Sartorius, 30, previously held the position of vice president of operations at Stone Springs Hospital Center in Dulles, Virginia. During his time with Stone Springs, he led all operational activities and executed strategic priorities. Under his leadership, the hospital saw growth in key services, employee and physician engagement, and quality. With Abrazo Arrowhead, Sartorius will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the surgery, lab, and biomedical engineering facilities, among many others. Sartorius began work with Abrazo Arrowhead on Feb. 21 and is thus far enjoying his time in the West Valley. “I’m really, really liking Arrowhead,”
he said. “The culture me not only to Abrazo here is phenomenal. but Arrowhead, because There’s a lot of good of some of the (graduate medical education) things going on as far courses here and some as growth goes. I’m of the great things we do really, really enjoying around education,” Sarit.” torius said. Sartorius attended the University of “Training our next North Florida, where generation of positions he received a bacheis exciting to me, and lor’s degree in health it’s great getting to witness that firsthand.” administration, and His interest in the master’s degrees in both health adminis- Matthew Sartorius is the new chief company didn’t stop at tration and business operations officer at the Abrazo education. He said that Community Health Network’s Ar- he is excited to be at one administration. campus. (Abrazo ComEducation is some- rowhead of the top facilities in munity Health Network/Submitted) thing he considers to Arizona. be very important, and he cited it as a Abrazo is ranked seventh out of 109 reason as to why he was interested in hospitals in the state of Arizona, accordworking at Abrazo Arrowhead. The hos- ing to a study done by U.S. News and pital offers graduate medical education World Report. courses for medical school graduates. “I couldn’t be happier to be with Abra“It’s one of the things that attracted zo. It’s a great system,” Sartorius said.
“Arrowhead’s a large hospital and one of the better ones. It’s one of the fastest-growing systems, too. There are a lot of things going on. “The facilities are going to continue to grow, especially here at Arrowhead with everything we have going on. I’m excited to be here and be part of the growth. Also, the great reputation that Arrowhead has as one of the better hospitals in Arizona overall.” Sartorius said Abrazo Arrowhead will continue to invest in services that will benefit the community in the West Valley. He is looking forward to welcoming Phoenix Children’s Hospital to the Abrazo Arrowhead campus in spring 2024. “(Phoenix Children’s Hospital) will be a great addition for the West Valley’s residents,” he said. For Sartorius, there are a surplus of reasons as to why he’s happy to be working at Abrazo Arrowhead, but at the end of the day, it comes down to three: quality, reputation and growth.
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Vinyl shopping trips on deck for Noé Ramirez
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Glendale Star Executive Editor
Sitting near his Salt River Fields locker, D-backs reliever Noé Ramirez is chill, his legs stretched out and his head down as he looks at his phone. It’s a stark contrast to the Noé Ramirez who punches his mitt and shouts when he gets the third out. His off-the-mound demeanor aligns with his love of music — in particular, laidback reggae/roots reggae. He is also an avid vinyl collector who’s so obsessed that he’s heading to San Francisco on an off day to pick the brain — and collection — of a longtime enthusiast. “Old reggae has always been No. 1,” he said with a smile. “I love collecting original vinyl. So, I’m trying to make connections in that scene, too. Older DJs are really helping me with my collection.” Ramirez recently purchased rarities by the reggae singer Rising Son. He said he could feel the vibes of previous listeners on the record, which was made in 1978. He and his friends scour music calendars to see who’s performing a particular night. “We find someone who looks interesting and listen to their music,” Ramirez said. “It could be any genre. We just go.” Music is in Ramirez’s blood. His father is a drummer who plays classic rock covers ranging from Led Zeppelin to the Bee Gees. Ramirez’s dad taught him to have a good ear for music. “I’ve always been a sound guy,” he said. “I was just talking to one of our
strength coaches about earbuds. I lost my AirPods. I think it’s a good thing. I want good-quality sounding earbuds.”
Charitable endeavors
Charity work is equally as important to Ramirez, who was born in East Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. He, his two brothers and three sisters were raised in the Ramona Gardens public housing development in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California.
A former Downtown LA resident, Noé Ramirez wasn’t “a big desert guy” before he joined the D-backs. Spending Spring Training in Tempe with the Angels changed his tune. (Arizona Diamonbacks/Submitted)
An alumnus of Alhambra High School and Cal State Fullerton, Ramirez was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2011 draft. He made his major league debut with the Red Sox in 2015 and was claimed by the Angels on waivers in 2017. Three years later, on Dec. 7,
2020, he was traded to the Reds for Raisel Iglesias, and was released on March 27, 2021. The following day, he joined the Angels again. On May 22, 2021, he signed a minor league contract with the D-backs, and was called up on June 18. During his first stint with the Angels, Ramirez was honored with a Los Angeles City Council resolution for his accomplishments on and off the field. Earlier this year, he started the foundation BRICKS, a reflection of the bricks in the projects. Ramirez further aids his hometown with baseball clinics for the Ramona Gardens Boys &
Girls Club during the offseason. “I’m just going back to my roots and helping as many kids in the area as I possibly can,” said Ramirez, who donned a Boyle Heights shirt during an interview with Bally Sports while on the Angels. “Boyle Heights will always be in my heart for sure. “I remember as a kid, good people would come out to us. The Dodgers were constantly coming in town. The Lakers would help out. I remember that feeling when I was a kid, and I know how important it was.” He tries to impart to children and fans that being in the big leagues is tough — not everyone can make it. “The message we send is if you don’t make it in baseball, there are so many other fields you could be successful in. “It’s all about mentality and seeking help when you need it. Some of these kids are hardheaded and they don’t want to ask for help. We say it’s OK to ask for help.”
Stepping foot in the desert
A former Downtown LA resident, Ramirez wasn’t “a big desert guy” before he joined the D-backs. Spending Spring Training in Tempe with the Angels changed his tune. “I was out here a bunch and I just started to really appreciate Arizona and I started to like it more,” he said. “Being here with these guys is great. The team takes care of us well. It’s definitely a good vibe. I like it.” Ramirez, who recently took up golf, is looking forward to exploring the Valley’s restaurants. “I don’t consider myself a foodie,” he said. “But Los Angeles has so many gems, and I’m constantly going out there. I’m hoping to do the same out here. I just got here late last season. I’m sure there are some restaurants and gems out here. I’ll have to start asking around.”
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Jann Karam April 8-9
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and artist Jann Karam has made numerous appearances on late-night TV shows as well as “Seinfeld.” Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com.
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Mystery Readers
Each month, members of the Mystery Readers individually pick a book to read based on a monthly topic or alternate topic, and report back to one another with reviews. This month’s topic is “Mysteries Set in Europe.” The alternate topic is “Political Mysteries.” Glendale Public Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com.
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Journey: Freedom Tour 2022
Legendary American band Journey returns to rock the Valley with classic tunes like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Any Way You Want It.” Toto opens the show. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $60, gilariverarena.com.
Adult Crafting: Paper Bag Scrapbook
Transform ordinary paper lunch bags into a scrapbook to fill with keepsakes and memories. Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com.
Young captain Nico Hischier leads the New Jersey Devils into Glendale to take on the Coyotes. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena.com.
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Writer in Residence Workshop: Writing a Book Readers Can’t Put Down
Prospective authors who want to engage readers can attend this workshop. Glendale Public Library, virtual, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com.
The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for 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. Ortiz and Gene Moore, the show also features Matt Bern, Brandi Bigley, Ashley Johnson, Will Larkin, Derrick Tesson and Steve Brett Young. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, 7 p.m., $12, stircrazycomedyclub. com.
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Andy Hendrickson is a comedian, writer and actor who built his career in New York City. Now living in Los Angeles, Hendrickson has a clever, conversational style that has been engaging audiences for over 15 years. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com.
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Savvy Succulent Spaces
Learn how to grow succulents in the low-desert climate, whether it be out of the ground or in containers. Glendale Public Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, 10 to 11:30 a.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com.
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That’s So Gay Comedy Show
That’s So Gay! Comedy Show is a stand-up comedy show featuring LGBTQ and allied comedians from across the state. Hosted by Ernesto
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No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in the neighborhood. Black Sheep Coffee & Tea, 5717 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, 8 to 9 a.m., free admission, glendaleaz.com.
Carolina Hurricanes at Arizona Coyotes
The Carolina Hurricanes, who are in a tight competition for the Metropolitan Division title, come to town to face a Coyotes team who will look to play spoiler. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $19, gilariverarena.com.
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The Glendale Police Department, CVS Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration are providing residents an opportunity to safely and conveniently dispose of expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical substances and other medications. Controlled, noncontrolled and over-the-counter substances will be accepted. North: CVS parking lot, 18591 N. 59th Avenue at Union Hills Drive, Glendale; South: CVS parking lot, 5125 W. Olive Avenue at 51st Avenue, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, glendaleaz.com.
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Fiesta with the Five-O
Join the Glendale Police Department for a chat. Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant, 5670 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 6 to 7 p.m., free admission, glendaleaz.com.
Darren Carter is a whirlwind of impressions. From “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Be Cool” with John Travolta to Comedy Central, BET and Showtime, Carter is aptly called the “party starter.” Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com.
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NEW MEMBERS The Glendale Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following members and extends a heartfelt thank-you for their support of the chamber and our community. Arizona Veteran Security 602-628-6916 ATAX | Glendale 623-213-7733 Forklift Service Center LLC 623-401-5560 Local First Arizona 602-956-0909 March of Dimes | Arizona 602-759-7222 Noble Wireless Group LLC | West Northern Avenue 623-248-9217 Pet Life Veterinary Clinic 602-807-4690 Waterstone Mortgage 623-233-7359
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MEMBER RENEWALS The Glendale Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members for their support of the chamber and our community.
One year: 2021
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Two years: 2020
• Belltower Mini Storage
Three years: 2019
• Mountain America Credit Union • Staples No. 0261 • AP Fire Protection • FPC Coaching and Marketing • Cost Recovery Group LLC • With Purpose • Chasse Building Team
Nine years: 2013
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11 years: 2011
16 Years: 2006
• Arizona Organix • Noah’s Ark Pediatric
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• Hilton Garden Inn | Avondale • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
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Post a job or get one through a job board BY GLENDALE CHAMBER
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce wants you to grow or join the workforce. The chamber’s goal with the Glendale Job Board is to help businesses connect with dependable and reliable employees. This is one of the many valuable ways the chamber helps foster success. Chamber members are encouraged to post to and search the Glendale Job Board, a complimentary member bene-
fit. Future members can post for a small service fee. For more information, visit glendaleazchamber.org/job-board.
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 623937-4754.
41st annual Luke Shoot-Out Golf Tournament
6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 Falcon Dunes Golf Course, 15100 W. Northern Avenue, Waddell
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Glendale Chamber welcomes three new team members BY GLENDALE CHAMBER
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome three members to its growing team. Robyn Bomar has joined as programs and events director. A Glendale native who recently returned to the Valley, Bomar has more than 20 years of event experience, ranging from intimate gatherings to concerts in Central Park. She is passionate about community involvement and philanthropy, and cares for people. She is often compared to Leslie Knope on the show “Parks & Recreation.” When she’s not at the office, Bomar gives her 10-month-old golden retriev-
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manager. Prior to moving with her children to Arizona 13 years ago, Velarmino resided in Japan for four years. She enjoys volunteering and engaging with nonprofits like American Red Cross, Head Start Program, Homeless Youth Connection and Arizona Mission of Mercy. Velarmino’s background is in medical and dental administration management. She was introduced to the chamber in 2019 as a Webster University employee at Luke Air Force Base and was part of MVAC committee. She and her husband, Stephen, enjoy hanging out with family and supporting their daughter in her cheer competitions.
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Arizona Winds presents ‘Music for a Festival’ BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Arizona Winds Concert Band continues its 2021-22 performance season at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Vista Center for the Performing Arts in Surprise. Titled “Music for a Festival,” the concert will feature a wide variety of selections from contemporary symphonic band literature to television and movie scores. “This performance will highlight music programmed for the band’s first appearance at the prestigious Association of Concert Bands National Convention in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 6,” said Lt. Col. Rich Shelton, the band’s music director and conductor. “The Arizona Winds is one of only four bands selected for this honor from a national pool of applicants through a rigorous review and audition process. We’re very proud to represent Arizona
at a national event attended by hundreds of musicians who continue their lifelong musical journeys in community bands across the country.” Music selections will include excerpts from Henry Mancini’s musical score to the 1959 television series “Mr. Lucky”; John Williams’ title theme from the 2019 World War II movie
“Midway”; the theme song from the 1994 epic Western “Legends of the Fall,” composed by James Horner; and Dmitri Shostakovich’s 20th century classic “Festive Overture.” Two contemporary band works that will be on the band’s Santa Fe program are “Galactic Empires” and “Midnight on Main Street.”
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Manuel Padia, Glendale Youth & Teen Division recreation coordinator, was selected to serve as one of 16 Afterschool Ambassadors with the Afterschool Alliance. Afterschool Ambassadors spend a year working local after-school programs, organizing public events, and communicating with policymakers and community leaders to raise awareness and support for after-school and summer learning programs. “We are thrilled that Manuel Padia will serve as an Afterschool Ambassador this year,” said Jodi Grant, Afterschool Alliance executive director.
“The pandemic has had a profound effect on children and youth, and the after-school community has a vital role to play in helping everyone recover lost ground. That will require support of all kinds, and we need strong advocates who know their communities to lead the charge. “After-school programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help give working families peace of mind. They offer hands-on learning, opportunities to think critically and collaborate, homework help, mentors, science and technology, healthy snacks and meals, sports and fitness, arts programming, college and job prep. Students need all
that more than ever.” Padia said he is eager to join the alliance and build support for after-school programs. “Over the last two years, after-school and summer learning programs have provided critical services to kids and families, and we have more work to do as we recover,” Padia said. “Our kids have ground to make up, not just in academics but in their social and emotional development as well. I’m proud to be part of the after-school movement and thrilled to have a chance to serve as an Afterschool Ambassador for Arizona.” Glendale recently reopened one of
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differently. Why? Because of how you reacted. You have no control over 10% of what happens in your life. Your reaction determined the other 90%.” Once I was speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I stayed up late writing this weekly column for you to make my deadline. When I finished the article, I thought, “Time to go to bed. I have a big day tomorrow. The article came out well. People will like it.” When I pressed the send key on my laptop, my weekly article disappeared. I tried everything I knew to find it, but it was gone, joining myriad other emails in the graveyard of cyberspace. Remember, I had just written this article about controlling our emotions and not reacting emotionally, and how 90% of what happens to us in life is determined by “Yours Truly.” The thing that I had feared came upon me. The last two-plus hours were wasted. It’s late at night, I’m tired, and now I must write the entire article again. My reaction? Well, let’s say that I’m glad that you, my reading audience, were not in my hotel room at that moment. I know you would never react the way I did, which was not good. Right? Let’s take that test again. A) Was it the computer’s fault? B) Was it the internet’s fault? C) Was it the hotel’s fault? D) Was it my fault? The answer probably is D, but if you give me enough time, it might be answer C. Isn’t it interesting how something happens and goes “BOOM” when we think we have it together? Now, I have more compassion for the man whose coffee spilled on him. Our takeaway: When you write an article, speak on a subject or present yourself as the answer person, get ready because you will be tested on it. A Scripture verse says: “Let him who stands, take heed lest he falls.” In other words, 90% of experts become ex-spurts. Caution, never say you have it all together in golf. That’s like the Titanic backing up and running over the iceberg again.
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The Glendale Star
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7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301
April 7, 2022
(623) 237-7100
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A MOSAIC OF MINDS BEGINS HERE - ENROLL TODAY! GESD is accepting new student registrations for grades K-8 for the 2022-2023 school year.
WHY CHOOSE GESD? Voted Glendale's Best School District two years running FREE All-Day Kindergarten Highly-qualified and dedicated educators Social-emotional learning and services Arts, Music & Physical Education FREE healthy breakfast & lunch programs Parent/Family engagements such as Tech Night, Gifted Students' Family Night & Family Color Run Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program STEAM Academies & Verizon Innovative Learning
Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent