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Foundation helps unveil abused kids’ ‘inner hero’ BY LAUREN SERRATO AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Staff Writers
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Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope is once again raising funds for Goodyear’s Southwest Family Advocacy Center with a 5K on Saturday, April 10. “This event is crucial for our center to be able to buy food, buy clothing items, buy different kinds of much-needed supplies for the child crime victims who come through our center,” said Reem Constantine, Southwest Family Advocacy Center’s director. At the Thor-themed event, participants can walk, stroll or run as the Avengers, Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Flash and others cheer them on at Victory Lane Sports Park, 22603 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale. They will receive an event T-shirt, a chipped bib to track the time and a fin-
ishing medal designed by Brett Steward and Adventure Fitness. This year, due to COVID-19, participants can participate virtually or in person. Constantine said she is looking forward to attending the event for the first time, knowing the funds will help those who need it most. The advocacy center provides education and awareness to the community on how to prevent child abuse, cyberbullying and other youth safety tips. The Southwest Family Advocacy Center is visited by those in law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, all of whom work together during the investigation of child abuse cases, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse cases. “We’re here to help the community, to help their families and to help the chil-
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Sean Reavie founded Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope, which introduces superhero mythology to unleash the “inner hero of children suffering acute abuse.” (File photo)
the country. The new site will keep up the momentum as COVID-19 vaccine appointments move from the outdoor, drive-thru site at State Farm Stadium to a new, air-conditioned venue just down the street at Gila River Arena. Both venues are managed by ASM Global. “Arizona is so thankful to the Arizona Cardinals, Michael Bidwill and the Bidwill family, and all of the partners who
stepped up to help make our first state-run vaccination site a national success,” said Gov. Doug Ducey. “This is a true team effort, and the mission to get Arizonans vaccinated continues with this new location.” Michael Bidwill said the success at State Farm Stadium is a “testament to the value of teamwork and ingenuity.” “Where no template existed, a model was created that is being replicated across the nation and now across the street,” said
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
Arizona’s largest vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, described as a “national model” by President Joe Biden, will transition to an indoor site next door at Gila River Arena on Friday, April 23. The State Farm Stadium site has administered more than 625,000 doses since opening Jan. 11. It has become one of the largest mass-vaccination sites in
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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Glendale Star Staff Writer
When Mesa mom Molly Wright found out through her role with Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Family Advisory Council that a charity was looking for a child who might be able to put an electric bike to good use, she thought of her son. Born with a congenital heart defect that left him with only two chambers, her 12-year-old son Mark has had three open-heart surgeries and is a regular at the hospital, Wright said. But despite his desire to be active, his condition has made it difficult. So, the owners of Pedego Electric Bikes’ Glendale/Peoria location teamed up with the Beverly Hillsbased charitable organization Angela’s Angels to give Mark a Comfort Cruiser. “He’s always been very active and loves sports — any type of active adventure he loves — and so it’s been a little harder,” Wright explained. “We’d like to go on bike rides as a family, and that got to be harder for him. He would complain, ‘I’m tired,’ couldn’t keep up, and when you’re at the back of the pack, you are not having fun, especially if you’re a boy that age.” It was a surprise for Mark, who was led to believe he had an appointment with his cardiologist. Instead, he received the bike in front of his family, hospital staff and others who made the donation possible. And though his mom said he’s generally reserved, he was “beaming” and shaking his head in surprise. “We showed up for what he thought was a check-in with his doctor and they were there with the bike, and it was awesome,” Wright said enthusiastically. “He was so excited. He had no idea. He even saw people standing there with a bike with balloons, and he still didn’t know it was for him. He just thought, ‘Oh, someone’s here with a bike.’ He didn’t realize that was going to be his bike.” The story behind how the bike came to Mark is one of connections. Carl Roberts, a local Pedego customer,
Phoenix Children’s Hospital patient Mark Wright, center, was presented with a Comfort Cruiser electric bike. Beverly Hills-based charitable organization Angela’s Angels partnered with Pedego Glendale/Peoria to make it possible. (Photo courtesy of Pedego)
happens to be the father of Angela Roberts, who is the executive director of Angela’s Angels. Though her organization traditionally donates personal
electronic devices (like iPads and tablets) to pediatric patients, the idea to do a bike came up. Carl has had heart valve issues, but he and Angela credit SEE BIKE PAGE 7
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Bidwill, who owns the Cardinals. “We are continually grateful to all of the project’s deeply committed partners and especially to the tens of thousands of volunteers who keep it running on a daily basis.” The State Farm Stadium site moved to nighttime hours on April 5 to avoid daytime heat. Operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the new Gila River Arena site will have the capacity to administer 1,000 shots per hour. “President Biden and others have cited the State Farm Stadium operation as a model for mass vaccination,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). “This site will continue to be a national model for mass vaccination as we shift outdoor operations to indoor locations. Gila River Arena and city of Glendale, in partnership with ADHS and the Arizona Cardinals, are making it possible to continue vaccinating while the Glendale operation gets closer to administering 1 million doses.” The shift to an indoor site in Glendale
is one of a number of changes ADHS will make to continue vaccination momentum while moving away from outdoor sites as temperatures heat up: An indoor vaccination site at Yuma Civic Center transitioned to a state operation on Monday, March 29, with 8,000 appointments per week initially and capacity for 4,000 appointments a day. An East Mesa distribution center operated by Dexcom opened April 5 as the Valley’s first state-run indoor drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site, replacing the outdoor site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The site began by offering 3,000 to 4,000 appointments a day.
The new indoor vaccination site in Glendale will use Gila River Arena’s main concourse to check in and vaccinate patients who have appointments, while the arena’s seats will be available for individuals to spend their 15 or 30 minutes of observation after vaccination. Vaccine recipients will enter through the venue’s main entrance at Gate 4, and parking at the site will be complimentary. “As the managers of Gila River Arena, and in conjunction with our industry leading Venue Shield protective program, ASM Global being called upon to help move the needle and activate our resources and local partnerships to take one step closer to getting our business and lives back to normal is something we are immensely proud to participate in,” said Dale Adams, Gila River Arena general manager. This transition continues momentum generated by a partnership with the Arizona Cardinals, who made State Farm Stadium’s parking lot available to create the first state-run vaccination oper-
April 8, 2021 ation in Arizona. “The Arizona Cardinals have been fantastic partners throughout, and they remain connected and supportive of the indoor site in cooperation with Gila River Arena,” Christ said. Other partners at the Glendale operation are the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, ASU and Walgreens. At 11 a.m. every Friday, ADHS makes appointments available at staterun sites for the following week. Registration for these and many other sites is available at podvaccine.azdhs.gov or by calling 1-844-542-8201 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Both resources offer assistance in English and Spanish. “I encourage all Arizonans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible at a location near them. It’s safe, it’s effective and it’s completely free,” Ducey said. Information about all vaccination sites across Arizona can be found at azhealth.gov/findvaccine. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, visit azdhs.gov/ COVID19Vaccines.
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Yahtzee run benefits homeless veterans in the WV BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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The New Founders of Freedom are hosting the 10th annual motorcycle Veterans Ride on Saturday, April 10. The five-stop Yahtzee Run, with the $200 prize, begins with registration from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Avondale Moose Lodge, 1572 S. Cotton Lane, Goodyear, and ends with the last bike in at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 1433, 7618 N. 63rd Avenue, Glendale. Tickets are $20 for riders or $25 for riders with passengers. Proceeds from the ride go to Bobby Jones and Tammie Smith with the VFW Homeless Veterans Program. For information, call Smith at 480-408-0586. “The funds that we receive from this go directly to help veterans in the West Valley,” said Jones, who lives in Avondale. “We have helped well over 50 veterans stay in their homes or apartments. Sometimes we just take them out and buy groceries for them.” Jones, who served in the Navy from 1981 to 2014, is a teacher at Country Gardens Charter School in Laveen. He was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2015 for his work with homeless veterans. “My passion is helping veterans,” Jones said. “I had a cousin who came back from Vietnam, and he was never able to fully able to readjust. He didn’t want to stay with his mother. He preferred to be on the street and be homeless. “I was on active duty when I went to visit him in his little area. I asked how many veterans were out there. He said half of the camp was veterans. I had to do something about it.” A Peoria resident, Smith has a similar story. An Army veteran, Smith found herself homeless after she returned home from combat to find her husband with another woman. “I didn’t have another home,” Smith
said. “I didn’t have anybody to help me. When I got off the bus and plane, there were no family members there to meet me. All of my family was in Texas. I was in Washington. I watched families reunite, and I just walked off. I literally had no place to stay. “It just makes you stronger,” she said with a sigh. “Warriors don’t break — they bend.” She discovered the VFW when a family member took her to an auxiliary dinner. “I met the VFW riders, and I fell in love with them,” she said. “These are my people. You’re comfortable around your own kind. That’s what made me steer toward them. The things I’ve seen the VFW do for people is just amazing. “Now, I have really good friends in the New Founders of Freedom.” Besides raising money for homeless veterans, the Yahtzee Run will also bring awareness to the VFW. “We’re stopping at two American Legions as well,” she said. “If we get a drink, soda or beer, it helps that post. That helps the veterans as well. When we get to the VFW 1433, we’ll have an auction for small items and a raffle. There’s going to be food, pulled pork sandwiches and chips for $5. All the money from the food goes to the homeless veterans, too.” The public is invited to the event. “When we have these fundraisers, everyone’s welcome,” she said. “You’re treated like family when you’re helping our family.”
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his use of his own electric bike to positive results he has seen. So, when the ability for local Pedego owners Steve Pike and wife Sherry Roueche to partner with Angela’s Angels came up, Roueche recalled, they wanted in — and they got with Pedego Headquarters to make it happen. “(Carl’s) been an ambassador for our store, and so we’ve been in close contact with him,” Pike added. “He’s always in the store, and that just kind of led us to the fact that Angie was giving away laptops, and I just reached out to her and said that’s great, we’d like to do that sometime with a bike.” It’s not Roueche or Pike’s first turn with a charitable venture. “We give back to the community quite a bit. … We just have that philanthropic heart and give back to the community,” Roueche said. Since she came to Arizona in 1998 she has been an active volunteer with HandsOn Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit that finds opportunities for volunteers. She also serves on the board of directors for Miracle League of Arizona, a nonprofit that offers baseball to individuals with special needs. “We’re very happy to support the community in which we live and work,” she said. Mike’s new bike is a 26-inch step-thru Comfort Cruiser, Pike detailed. It has five levels of pedal assist — allowing a top speed of 20 mph on the fifth setting — and a throttle option. The upgraded 36-volt, 15 ah battery, he added, has a range of about 45 miles when charged. He calls it a “classic”-style bike. And Mark took a liking to it right off the bat, his mom said. “The second we got home, he was just out on that thing,” Wright said. “We have a neighborhood that’s safe for him to ride around in, and so he’s been out constantly on it, I mean, just in heaven, living, just going, giving him a little freedom to go places. “My husband likes to go on longer rides, so that very first weekend he went with my husband on a 20-mile ride,” she continued. “They left from our house and went to the airport and back … and there’s a bike path that goes, so they did the bike path, and he came home so proud of what he was
able to do because he wasn’t tired and he could keep up with my husband. “In fact, my husband was trying to keep up with him, which was a bit of a turnaround,” she added. “It was just so much fun for him. It gave him a lot of confidence and helped him feel like being active is something he could do — that it wasn’t so hard for him. So, it’s been really neat to see him thriving with it and enjoying it so much.” It was difficult to see him losing the motivation to go on bike rides, she admitted. Now, that’s no longer the case — and she’s thankful to all those who made it possible at Pedego, Angela’s Angels and the hospital. “It just makes me happy that I can see that he feels confident and that he isn’t discouraged when he’s trying to just do something easy, like a bike ride,” she explained. “That’s easy for us, and we feel like, ‘Hey, come on. We’re just going on a bike ride.’ But he started to not want to do those things. And that’s hard, when you want to spend time as a family and you have a member of the family who struggles to keep up. “So, for us it’s been really fun to just see him ready and excited for whatever, because he feels like he can be part of it and not be held back. As a parent, when you see your kids struggling with something, you want to figure out a way to help them. And this was a huge blessing and has really been great to help him feel like he can be part of things that maybe he wouldn’t have been or that he would have had a hard time doing.”
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dren that come with that trauma and do it in a very victim-centered way,” she said. “We are here to help them in any way we can.” The previous two events raised more than $10,000 for the center that aids and comforts thousands of abused children seeking help. Phoenix Detective Sean Reavie founded the nonprofit Put on the Cape to help empower children who are suffering acute physical and sexual abuse. The organization adopts advocacy and child crisis centers in Arizona to ensure the children have their needs addressed. “When their bellies rumble, we provide food and drink,” Reavie said. “When their clothing is taken as evidence, we provide new, clean clothes. When they leave, they are given their favorite superhero or Barbie action figure. When they are sad and afraid, we give them courage and hope.” He connected with the Southwest Family Advocacy Center after meeting an Avondale Police Department sergeant at a Special Olympics event.
“She said they are underfunded and don’t have money in their budget for items like superhero action figures and Barbies, which is what the kids need,” Reavie recalled. “I said I would give the proceeds to the center. It was really that simple.” The first 5K was sold out and raised $5,000. The second year, the pandemic hit, and spots were still available at the time of the race. Reavie still gave the center $5,000. The 5K is meant to be fun and light, despite the serious message behind it. “We’re encouraging people to come dressed as superheroes,” Reavie said. “We’re going to have Thor at the finish line, handing out the finishing medals. We’re going to have superheroes around the track. “The kids love it. The adults love it. They all love taking photos. The Avondale Police Department, the Buckeye Police Department and the Goodyear Police Department all have teams. With the restrictions being lifted, it’s the perfect time for people to come out.” Put on the Cape doesn’t just help
April 8, 2021 the Southwest Family Advocacy Center. It supports eight centers, and it’s in negotiations to aid those in other states. Reavie calls organizations like the Southwest Family Advocacy Center “magical.” “You have your pediatricians, your attorneys, forensic interviewers and victims, they all work together to help that child heal. It’s a beautiful symphony to see it all work. “Child abuse is awful. Five kids die per day from abuse. People don’t know what to look for anymore. There’s a reason kids don’t look you in the eye or they aren’t playing. Those are things that need to be addressed quickly.”
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Anti-vaxxers long on myths, short on logic BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
When news broke in February that Arizona would open COVID-19 vaccines to people over age 55, I had a long debate with myself about whether to get the shot. By long, I mean three solid minutes. Or the time it took me to Google, “Will the COVID vaccine implant a microchip in me?” Seriously, that’s one of the myths circulating about the vaccine, along with rumors that the vaccines will genetically modify your DNA or that the shot is actually more lethal than COVID-19 itself. All false, at least according to everyone from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Mayo Clinic to the American Medical Association to yours truly. I got a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on March 25. So far, I’ve shown no ill effects besides the sore arm I had for 48 hours and a decreased tolerance for people who say things like, “Didja know the COVID-19 vaccine killed Hank Aaron?” Again, this is seriously a contention being made by the anti-vaxxers.
Their logic? Aaron got his COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 5. The baseball slugger died 17 days later in his sleep, at age 86. The medical examiner ruled this a death from natural causes, reporting that Aaron showed no symptoms of COVID-19, nor any side effects from the Moderna vaccine he received. Still, leading anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tweeted, “Aaron’s tragic death is part of a wave of suspicious deaths among elderly closely following administration of COVID vaccines.” The rumor mill ran so amok, the New York Times fact-checked Aaron’s demise under a headline reading, “Hank Aaron’s death had nothing to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.” For some folks, the world medical establishment and the mainstream media uniting to assure us of something can only mean one thing — the exact opposite of whatever we’re being told. If the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association all say a vaccine is safe — and they’ve released a public service announcement saying exactly that — the only logical
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thing to believe is a YouTube video by some loon named Steve Fletcher who reports, “4 Reasons Why The COVID Vaccine IS The Mark Of The Beast!” Steve says it’s right there in Revelations 13. “The Beast and the False Prophet and the Dragon will deceive humanity into taking His mark,” i.e., the COVID-19 vaccine. To think, my big worry was that the second shot might interfere with my Saturday morning tee time.
A mid-March poll of Arizonans by OH Predictive Insights shows that 17% of us will refuse to take the vaccine, while another 11% remain unsure. That could create an issue for our state, given that medical experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci estimate that herd immunity from COVID-19 will require “75% to 80%-plus” of the herd to be vaccinated. This member of the herd feels tiptop after getting two shots in the arm. Not
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Glen91 luxury apartments break ground BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
development in the heart of Westgate Entertainment District will help build much-wanted density and is a perfect addition to the area with quality amenities for our residents.” Glen91 consists of three four-story buildings, comprised of one- and two-bedroom units. The unit mix totals
63% one-bedroom units, ranging from 712 square feet to 759 square feet and 37% two-bedroom units, ranging from 1,070 square feet to 1,133 square feet. The development has ample parking for its tenants with 525 spots, including 63 garages, 63 tandem garages, 198 covered car ports and 201 surface parking spots. “We are very excited to bring Glen91 to Glendale,” said Rick Huffman,
HCW’s president and CEO. “This will be our second development in the Westgate area opening the Aloft Glendale at Westgate hotel in July 2019. The city of Glendale is a pleasure to work with. We especially enjoyed working with Brian Friedman and the city council. We look forward to opening this development and others in Glendale in the future.” The Glen91 luxury apartment development is scheduled to open in fall 2022. The project team includes project architects H Design Group, civil engineers Bowman Consulting, landscape architect David Flynn, structural engineer Mettemeyer Engineering, MEP engineer CJD Engineering, interior design by Design Environments Inc., general contractor EOS Builders, and property management by PB Bell. Info: glen91.com
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Glen91, a 296-unit, gated luxury apartment complex, broke ground on a 10-acre parcel along Glendale Avenue between 91st and 89th avenues in Glendale. Adjacent to the property is the 223acre, mixed-used development Westgate Entertainment District, one of the many amenities at Glen91. The development’s outside amenities include two gated entries, garages and covered parking, a 2,185-squarefoot state-of-the-art fitness center, a 14,000-square-foot swimming pool and deck, a lounge area with a fire pit for social gatherings, grilling stations, a hammock garden, a dog park, a shade plaza, a bocce court, a pickle ball court and a bag toss court. The 6,816-square-foot clubhouse features management offices, a mail room, a cyber lounge, a game room, a club room, a bar and a conference center. “We are excited to welcome Glen91 to Glendale,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers. “This multifamily housing
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Portillo’s opens ‘Beef Bus’ ahead of restaurant BY LAUREN SERRATO Glendale Star Staff Writer
Meat lovers in Glendale will be happy to hear Portillo’s has officially introduced the “Beef Bus.” Customers can visit the brand’s mobile restaurant at the Arrowhead Towne Center prior to the grand opening of Portillo’s on Tuesday, April 27. The food truck’s menu includes Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, cheese fries and soft drinks. Food will be available while supplies last. All updates on the food truck can be found by following @beefbusofficial on Instagram and Twitter. The truck is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. With the opening of the Glendale lo-
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Sore Eyes’ covers EP benefits Marsha P. Johnson Institute BY ALEX GALLAGHER Glendale Star Staff Writer
Sam Etling has always wanted to be heard. In the hardcore punk band Dead Either Way, Etling was tired of listeners unable to comprehend his screaming. With his latest project Sore Eyes, Etling just wants to be heard and understood. “It was a matter of me wanting listeners to understand my lyrics, because I feel like what I’m talking about is really important,” Etling said. Initially Etling’s solo acoustic project, Sore Eyes now features a group of local punk rockers. Etling met drummer Matt Slusser while he was playing bass for the surf rock band Phantom Party. Slusser and Etling are now roommates. Etling also recruited guitarist Nate Coughlin, who graduated with him at Mountain Ridge High School. Rounding out the lineup is bassist Ryan King, whom Etling previously played with in No Lungs. Etling is no stranger to the punk rock scene or creating collaborative compilations. Etling helped plan a one-hit-wonders compilation in early 2020 and planned to donate its proceeds to the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. However, when Sanders dropped out of the Democratic primary, the project hit a wall. “I was talking to my roommates a couple of months ago and I really wanted to create another one-hit-wonders album,” Etling said. “We know tons of bands in the Valley and tons of bands from the Bay Area. So, I wanted to put this compilation together because I love the idea of a bunch of bands covering one-hit wonders.” The “(Nearly) One Hit Wonders” compilation also features bands from Colorado, where Etling now lives. So far, Etling has been blown away by the music he has received. “I was expecting a bunch of quick acoustic covers,” he said. “The only submissions I have gotten so far are full band songs and are great-quality songs. “Knowing that people care enough about this kind of thing to go into the
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studio and record a song is the coolest thing to me, and it makes me so happy to be a part of this community.” The “(Nearly) One Hit Wonders” compilation may include Aaron Allen & Those Who Were There’s cover of the Rockwell hit “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Etling said it’s better than the original and is on repeat. Etling was also intrigued by the Denver-based punk band People Corrupting People’s ska cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind” and the Celebration Guns’ cover of Orange Juice’s “Rip It Up.” Of course, the compilation would not be complete if Sore Eyes did not have a song on the compilation. Sore Eyes covered Harvey Danger’s 1997 hit “Flagpole Sitta,” which Etling is excited to release. Etling was having a hard time finding a good cause to support with the proceeds — until his close friend made a suggestion. “My roommate, Lou, is transgender and mentioned the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, which is a super cool foundation,” he said. He decided to recruit donations and release the music through Bandcamp. “Our current plan right now is just Bandcamp because it’s a lot easier for us to keep the money in the right
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track of when the money comes in and I would have to separate it from my regular music. Bandcamp offers a really good way for me to make a PayPal account and funnel all the funds into one account and donate that money to the charity.” Originally, Etling wanted to release the EP in February, Black History Month. However, Bandcamp does revenue sharing on the first Friday of every month. He released it in March. As for Sore Eyes, they hope their cover will not be the only music fans hear from them in 2021. They recently finished recording an 11-song, fullband album. However, a release date is unknown due to the pandemic. “I just don’t want to put an album out during a pandemic when I can’t share it with a live audience,” Etling said.
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What’s in your diary? Who’s in your headlines? Here’s a great illustration I found on the internet of two different perspectives — one coming from Venus (a feminine perspective) and the other from Mars (a masculine perspective). One is called The Wife’s Diary. The other is called The Husband’s Diary. The Wife’s Diary: “Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset that I was a bit late, but he made no comment on it. The conversation wasn’t flowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet so we could talk. He agreed, but he didn’t say much. “I asked him what was wrong; he said, ‘Nothing.’ I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset. He said he wasn’t upset, that it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry about it. On the way home, I told him that I loved him. He smiled slightly and kept
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driving. I can’t explain his behavior. I don’t know why he didn’t say, ‘I love you, too.’ “When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him completely, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore. He just sat there quietly and watched television. He continued to seem distant and absent. Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed. About 15 minutes later, he came to bed. But I still felt that he was distracted and his thoughts were somewhere else. He fell asleep; I cried. I don’t know what to do. I’m almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else. My life is a disaster.”
The Husband’s Diary: “A 2-foot putt. Who misses a 2-foot putt?” Five years ago, my wife Becky and I had a similar diary story when we were selling our home and looking for a new home at the same time. Here’s what she posted on her Facebook page. “Well, as of last night, we have a contract on our house. We haven’t found a house to move to yet, so I’m in bed with my mind racing, thinking, ‘OK, our daughter and her husband said we could stay with them, but we could stay with Ed’s father, but Ed needs internet for his work. Where are we going to put all the stuff we have to pack?’ So, I couldn’t fall asleep. I got up, did some stuff, and finally fell asleep sometime after 2 a.m. “Today Ed and I were sitting in the family room, and Ed was strangely quiet, so I assumed he was thinking about the upcoming move. I said, ‘Whatcha thinkin?’ Ed says, ‘I can’t believe Jeff Gordon blew winning that
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Glendale Prep student a semifinalist in NASA contest BY TYLER BUDGE
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A Glendale Preparatory Academy sophomore has been named a semifinalist in a NASA and Future Engineers writing contest. Riley Hebert is one of 155 semifinalists from 14,000 essay submissions in the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest. The challenge invited students to imagine they were leading a one-week expedition to the moon’s south pole. “I love reading the NASA newsletter. That’s how I initially discovered the contest,” Riley said. “After learning
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OBITUARIES Raymond Edward Hynick Raymond Edward Hynick, formerly of Peoria and member of Spirit of Hope Methodist Church, loving father and good man, went to the embrace of his Lord and the love of his life, Linda Hunt Hynick, on March 29th. 88 years young he embarked on his final journey with family at his side and in his heart. Please share your memories and celebrate a life well lived at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Harriet Christina Diamond GLENDALE, AZ - Harriet Christina (Ehler) Diamond Our Beloved Mother and Matriarch of the Diamond Family passed away on March 21, 2021 with her twin sons, daughter-in-laws and grandson by her side. Harriet is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Ronald Ehler and James Ehler and ex-husband Joseph Diamond, Jr. Harriet was born on January 13, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to Albert and Florence Ehler of Struthers, Ohio. She lived her early years in Struthers, Ohio. Harriet moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 and worked as a Pace Operator for the Phoenix Police Department until retiring. Harriet is survived by Daughter Constance Gabriel (Joseph), Sons Joseph Diamond (Detra) and James Diamond (Bonnie), 8 Grandchildren and 8 GreatGrandchildren. Harriet loved traveling, swimming, cards and martinis. She will be truly missed by family and friends but we know she is at peace and home with God. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Shriner's Hospitals for Children or Hospice of the Valley. There will be no services per Harriet's request.
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CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, to hear the following: THE CUBES AT GLENDALE REZONING APPLICATION ZON21-04: A request by Mike Withey, Withey Morris PLC, to rezone approximately 75.6 acres of land from RR-45 to PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow a variety of Light Industrial uses in order to develop a new Light Industrial Center. The site is located at the southeast corner of Northern Avenue and Reems Road and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Senior Planning P r o j e c t M a n a g e r , evigil@glendaleaz.com , (623) 9303071. 99th AVENUE & GLENDALE AVENUE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA21-01 AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON21-01: A request by Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, on behalf of Mangat Investments II, LLC., for a Minor General Plan Amendment from BP (Business Park) to EMU (Entertainment Mixed Use) and to rezone approximately 33 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to allow a variety of mixed uses. The site is located at the west of the northwest corner of 99th Avenue and Glendale Avenue; and is located in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Senior Planning Project Manager, evigil@glendaleaz.com , (623) 930-3071. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available o n l i n e a t https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearing impaired persons should call (623) 930-2197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: April 8, 2021 The Glendale Star / 37493
owned property (6420 W. Myrtle), previously housing the Lazy J Trailer Lodge and RVs. The proposed new facility will have frontage on Myrtle Avenue to the south, with a large city-owned retention basin on the west. The City’s operation campus surrounds the property on the north and east sides. Approximately 5 acres have been set aside for the police evidence storage facility, potential future crime lab and associated parking. Anticipated size of police evidence storage facility is 33,000 sf, with future growth potential for an adjacent 20,000 sf crime lab. Dependent upon estimated construction costs, shell space for the crime lab may also be built at the same time as the evidence storage building. Full programming of the future crime lab must occur concurrent with the police evidence storage building. SCOPE OF WORK The selected Architectural firm (Consultant) will work closely with various City departments, including Engineering, Police, Facilities Management, Development Services, and others, as needed, during the design and construction phases of the project. The City will utilize the services of the Consultant for the programming, design, construction cost estimating and construction administration. The Consultant will make Council presentations and conduct public meetings and other related public involvement activities, if requested. PRESUBMITTAL CONFERENCE A pre-submittal conference will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom, Meeting ID: 934 2455 7213, Passcode: 285034 Interested parties are invited to attend this conference. At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Because City staff may not have time to respond to individual inquiries regarding the scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, it is recommended that interested firms send a representative to the pre-submittal conference. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PACKET The RFP packet is available on the City’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) Bids Page, Bid No. 42100060 at https://glendaleaz vendors.munisselfservice .com/Vendors/VBids/Default.aspx. Questions pertaining to the RFP or selection process should be directed in writing to the Engineering Department, City of Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301, or by email to EngineeringDept@glendaleaz.com. The RFP submittal date is: Thursday, April 29, 2021, no later than 2:00 p.m. You must be registered as a vendor in order to submit a proposal. To register please visit the Vendor Self Service site at https://glendaleazvendors.munis selfservice.com/Vendors/Default.aspx. Any proposal received after this time will not be considered and will be returned to the consultant. CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Published: April 1 & 8, 2021 The Glendale Star / 37303
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF GLENDALE POLICE EVIDENCE STORAGE FACILITY ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Project No. 202149 (Bid No. 42100060) CONSULTING SERVICES The City of Glendale is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide programming, design, preliminary cost estimating, permit approvals, and construction administration services for a new Police Evidence Storage Facility. This proposed facility will also include programming for the future construction of an adjacent crime laboratory. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Glendale’s existing police evidence storage facility is located at the southwest corner of the main public safety building (6835 N. 57th Ave.) which was built in 1990. Impounded vehicles are stored off site at another location (6210 W. Myrtle). The proposed new Police Evidence Storage Facility and vehicle storage area will be built on cityowned property (6420 W. Myrtle), previously housing the Lazy J Trailer Lodge and RVs. The proposed new facility will have frontage on Myrtle Avenue to the south, with a large city-owned retention basin on the west. The City’s operation campus surrounds the property on the north and east sides. Approximately 5 acres have been set aside for the police evidence storage facility, potential future crime lab and associated parking. Anticipated size of police evidence storage facility is 33,000 sf, with future growth potential for an adjacent 20,000 sf crime lab. Dependent upon estimated con-
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon the City easement at 9244 W. Glendale Avenue. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this easement since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its April 13, 2021 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Glendale Star – Publication April 1, 2021 and April 8, 2021. / 37305
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NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of Peter S. Wainwright as follows: 1. Peter S. Wainwright died on January 26, 2021. 2. Louise W. Simpson and Jonathan M. Wainwright are serving together as co- Trustees of the Wainwright Family Trust dated November 2, 1998. 3. Claims against Peter S. Wainwright’s Estate or Trust must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Louise W. Simpson and Jonathan M. Wainwright, c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED this 26th day of March, 2021. /s/ L. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorney for the co-Trustees Published: Glendale Star, Apr 8, 15, 22, 2021/ 37371
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: TELISIS SOLAR LLC II The address of the registered office is: 19815 W SHERMAN ST., BUCKEY, AZ 85326 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/MANAGERS Silas Martine - 19815 W Sherman St. Buckeye AZ 85326 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: The name of the limited liability company is changed from TELISIS SOLAR LLC to Telesis Solar LLC.. Published Glendale Star, Apr 1, 8, 15, 2021 / 37238
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST AND ESTATE OF WILLIE ESTHA PAYNE NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of Willie Estha Payne as follows: 1. Willie Estha Payne died on February 3, 2021. 2. Carolyn Sue Payne is the successor Trustee of the Coy and Willie Payne Family Trust dated July 8, 2015. 3. Claims against Willie Estha Payne’s Estate or Trust must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Carolyn Sue Payne c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED this 26th day of March 2021. /s/ L. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorney for the Trustee Published: Glendale Star, Apr 8, 15 , 22 2021/ 37369
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST AND ESTATE OF PETER S. WAINWRIGHT NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of Peter S. Wainwright as follows: 1. Peter S. Wainwright died on January 26, 2021. 2. Louise W. Simpson and Jonathan M. Wainwright are serving together as co- Trustees of the Wainwright Family Trust dated November 2, 1998. 3. Claims against Peter S. Wainwright’s Estate or Trust must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Louise W. Simpson and Jonathan M. Wainwright, PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The ON THE PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT 2 TO THE 2015-16, 2017-18, Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., 2018-19 & 2019-20 HUD ANNUAL ACTION PLANS Notice is hereby given that the Suite P-112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. City of Glendale, Arizona proposes to amend its Fiscal Years (FYs) 2015-16, 2017-18, DATED this 26th day of March, 2021. /s/ 2018-19 and 2019-20 HUD Annual Action Plans, under the 2015-2019 Five-Year ConL. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorsolidated Plan. This Substantial Amendment will include the proposed realignment and ney for the co-Trustees Published: Glreallocation of approximately $713,382.85 in CDBG funds from completed or canendale Star, Apr 8, 15, 22, 2021/ 37371 celed activities to a new activity that will allow the City to complete various physical improvement projects. This Substantial Amendment will be available for a 30-day public comment period beginning Friday, April 2, 2021 and close on Sunday, May 2, 2021. All residents, property and business owners, partnering agencies and other stakeholders of the City of Glendale are encouraged to submit written comments or questions regarding the proposed Substantial Amendment to Matthew Hess, Community Revitalization Administrator, at Glendale City Hall, 5850 W. Glendale Ave, Suite 107, Glendale, AZ 85301, or by email at revitalization@glendaleaz.com. A copy of this Substantial Amendment and the related Annual Action Plans are available for public review at: www.glendaleaz.com/communityservicesplans or weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the following locations: 1. Reference desk at the Glendale Main Public Library, 5959 W. Brown Street 2. Reference desk at the Velma Teague Branch Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue 3. Reference desk at the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue 4. Reference desk at the Heroes Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue 5. Glendale Community Revitalization Division, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Suite 107 6. Glendale Public Housing Authority, 6842 N. 61st Avenue 7. Glendale Community Action Program Office, 5850 W Glendale Ave, Suite B38 A public hearing will take place at the Community Development Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 6:30pm. The Community Development Advisory Committee meetings will be closed to the public until further notice. This action follows guidelines from the federal government stating that no more than 10 people should gather in a room at the same time. To access the public hearing by Zoom: https://glendaleaz.zoom.us/j/96632863243?pwd=dkdQNndKWTVyS2FvOUpEWSsv TUthZz09 Passcode: 392888 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,96632863243#,,,,*392888# or +12532158782,,96632863243#,,,,*392888# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 966 3286 3243 Passcode: 392888 International numbers available: https://glendaleaz.zoom.us/u/aDxMVOtuX CITIZEN COMMENTS Email Comments To submit comments on a meeting agenda item, or to comment in the Call to the Public for non-agenda items, please email CDAC@glendaleaz.com. The deadline for submitting comments is Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Please note, that only emails received by that time will be considered and included in the record. Staff will read the first five minutes of your written comments for agenda items, and the first three minutes of your written comments for Call to the Public, non-agenda items. Your entire email will be included into the record. Recorded Comments Residents can submit recorded comments on a voting meeting agenda item, or to comment in the Call to the Public for non-agenda items, by calling 623-9304530 and leaving a voicemail recording of your comments. The deadline for submitting comments is Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Please note, that only voicemails received by that time will be considered and included in the record. Staff will play the first five minutes of your comments for agenda items, and the first three minutes of your comments for Call to the Public, non-agenda items. 2015-2019 CITY OF GLENDALE CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 20 FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS City facilities are wheelchair accessible. For special accommodations, please contact Matthew Hess at the Community Revitalization Division, phone (623) 930-3670, at least three (3) working days prior to the hearing. Hearing-impaired persons, please use the AZ Relay Service number 711, or Glendale TDD (623) 930-2197. Asistencia en espanol: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en espanol, llame al (623) 930-3670. Publish: The Glendale Star April 1, 2021 and April 8, 2021 / 37304
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