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s the sixth largest city in Arizona, with more than 250,000 residents, Glendale has experienced sizeable growth in commercial development and job creation. Glendale commissioned Applied Economics, a local economics firm, to report on its growth. “With our successful formula of focusing on commercial development and luxury workforce housing, Glendale has become a major job center,” City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “Based on our city council’s forward-thinking policy direction, we’re strategically growing our city
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with the types of projects we can all be proud of. “We want to be a community with the types of businesses that provide great jobs and good benefits, which will continue to raise the standard of living for our residents.” Applied Economics is also the firm that reported Gila River Arena would be more profitable asset to the city without the Arizona Coyotes. It showed that it would take just 20 events — such as concerts or professional bull riding — to replace the funds brought in by the Coyotes. This report, done to culminate the city’s recent growth, highlighted financial sus-
tainability, as well as growth in jobs, residents and annexations. The city’s general fund revenue increased from $174 million in 2010 to $241 million in 2020, a near 40% increase. Annual general fund revenues were $62 million higher in 2020 than in 2015. One-time revenues in the city are on track to increase to $44 million in 2022 due to additional investments from major global corporations. One-time revenues were $37 million one year ago and just $4.5 million in 2018. Glendale leads all West Valley cities in jobs-to-resident ratio at 0.40 jobs per resident, and due to development activity, the
ghanistan three times. Risking his life to save others, Daniel was awarded the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement during aerial flight. He died in 2016 from complications of post-traumatic stress disorder at age 37. During a lunch with Eloy and Eileen, the Hagues learned the couple had fallen on hard times. “They told us about their son,” Greg said. “He was buried in Colorado Springs, but they hadn’t been up there in years. I asked them what their dream vacation would be. They said to go to Colorado Springs and celebrate his life.” They paid for Eloy and Eileen to travel
there, in addition to their house payments. “How lucky are we that we have the resources to be able to do things like that,” he said. “We realized how blessed we are.” Greg encourages his 450 agents and employees in Arizona to give back, too. The company 72Sold operates in 38 states and offers homesellers a program to sell in 72 hours, avoid daily showings, choose their closing date, then stay in their home for up to six months after closing. A one-year study of 90,000-plus home sales found that sellers who used the 72Sold program had an average 8.4% higher sale price. The contest comes on the heels of
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nimated businessman Greg Hague is known for his optimistic real estate commercials. That trait carries over into his off-screen life as well. He and his company, 72Sold, sponsored a contest for Arizona homeowners, choosing one to cover their house payments for six years. The winners were Eloy and Eileen Cruz of Glendale. The generosity of Greg and his wife, Teresa, didn’t stop there. The couple’s son, Daniel, graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs from 2001, and then served in Af-
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72Sold Phoenix affiliate Hague Partners announcing a record year of growth, with its Realtors outselling the average Phoenix Realtor by a margin of over 9 to 1. A recent independent market analysis done by a third-party title company showed Hague Partners is the fastest-growing real estate firm in Arizona now achieving almost an 8% market share, 400% higher than just 12 months ago. “Uber is our model,” he said. “Look at how much Uber has made it to get from point A to point B. It’s so much easier than calling a taxi and wondering if it will arrive. “You don’t have to reach in a pocket for a tip. They do such a fantastic job from taking the friction out of travel that it’s typically less expensive than a taxi. We have developed and refined selling a home, with no inconvenience.” In 2021, The Arizona Cardinals announced a multi-year deal where 72Sold became the NFL team’s official partner in real estate. 72Sold was ap-
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proved as the only real estate firm to air commercials during the NFL Super Bowl LVI matchup. 72Sold also teams with the Arizona Diamondbacks as partners. “Baseball is back, and we are excited
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Glendale Community College Art Club unveils art installation BY JORDAN ROGERS
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new four-panel art installation at Glendale Community College’s Student Union will represent various artistic styles and allow viewers to be part of the piece. The students from the Art Club at GCC added the permanent artwork on April 27. “The artwork that the students created is stunning and beautiful,” said Terry Leyba Ruiz, president of Glendale Community College. “It truly reflects the creativity, talent, ingenuity and perseverance of GCC students. “The four-panel installation has totally transformed the feel of our Student Union. I am truly humbled and grateful that these talented individuals have pooled their talents to create something that the entire community can enjoy.” The unveiling came in accordance with the 56th Student Art Exhibit at GCC. An annual show, the art exhibit showcases the work of current students
or those who have been enrolled in an art class in the past year. “We need not fixate on the past but move forward and contemplate the now,” said Devin Dawson, art club president. “This art project represents the intellectual, creative and occupational potential of being a student at GCC. We hope all who see this art can move past the last two years and share our sense of hope for a positive future.” The project is a collaboration between numerous departments at GCC but was led by the student-run art club with assistance from its adviser. “The convex mirror in the center of the panels allows everyone to become active participants,” said Diane Sanborn, art club adviser. “It is a point of self-reflection for the viewers to pause and think about the value of one’s own education and connect how each person can create a better future for themselves and their families. It is art for everyone!”
The Art Club at Glendale Community College unveiled art that consists of four large panels that each represent a specific artistic style. (John Heckenlaible/Submitted)
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Glendale-based workforce will continue to see “significant increase” through 2050. Since 2010, Glendale has welcomed 21,000 new residents, with 64% of that coming since 2015. Applied Economics uses average age to measure growth, and Glendale boasts a higher-than-average population for those that are 18 to 24 years old. Those findings support the fact that the number of working-aged residents is growing in the city. A noteworthy amount of growth has taken place near the Loop 303 area, including 17 projects encompassing over 3,800 acres of annexed land. Six more annexations are set to complete this year, adding another 700 acres to the city’s municipal boundaries. Sales tax revenue from construction
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Police searching for suspect in Loop 101 shooting BY JORDAN ROGERS
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drive-by shooting on the Loop 101 freeway May 7 left a 2-year-old girl with superficial injuries. Just prior to 9 p.m., a 25-year-old mother was driving south on the Loop 101 with her young daughter. After passing Northern Avenue, they were cut off by another vehicle. The mother then went in front of the vehicle, and as the vehicle went to pass her for a second time, she heard three gunshots coming from it. The mother pulled over to check for any injuries to her daughter but did not see anything. After getting home, she
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removed her daughter from the car seat and noticed the toddler was bleeding. She immediately took her to the hospital. Doctors at the hospital determined the wound was superficial, and she’s expected to make a full recovery. Police describe the suspect as a dark-complected male between the ages of 30 to 40 years old with a mustache. He was last seen driving a white four-door sedan. Those with any information are asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for a potential $1,000 reward. Glendale police can also be reached at 623-9303000.
(Above) Three shots were heard by the 25-year-old woman coming from the suspect’s vehicle. (Below) Shots from the suspect caused a superficial injury to a 2-yearold girl, but she is expected to make a full recovery. (Glendale police/Submitted)
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.S. Eliot made the celebrated observation that “April is the Cruelest Month” in his critically acclaimed poem “The Wasteland,” published in 1922. A century later, a small group of U.S. senators gathered late in that cruel month to formulate a cruel fate for our nation. Under the banner of “bipartisanship,” these senators have proclaimed that they are “practical problem solvers.” In reality, they will create an even larger problem: delivering amnesty to the millions of illegal aliens who have flooded into our country… and who continue to cross our porous southern border, with the complete cooperation of the Biden administration. You might think “bipartisan” means Republicans and Democrats working across party lines to achieve common-sense public policy. If only. In Washington, the truly accurate definition of “bipartisan” is quite different. The “Dissembling Dictionary of ‘Swampspeak’” defines it as “Republicans caving into Democrats and their media cheerleaders to enact policies at odds with GOP promises.”
And that was the purpose of the late April meeting among a quartet belonging to the “World’s Most Exclusive Club.” For the Democrats, it involved Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, chairman of the judiciary committee, and Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the judiciary subcommittee on immigration. For the Republicans, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas was joined by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Because three of the four will not face voters again until 2026, they are essentially immune from current political pressure. The fourth, Alex Padilla, will try to win a full six-year term this fall. Given California’s transformation from “Golden State” into “Third World wannabe,” the freshman senator probably considers his role in formalizing this “final amnesty” will not only guarantee his place in history but keep him in the Senate for as long as he wishes to remain. Make no mistake: A full, “final amnesty” is exactly the goal here, but the two Republicans who are part of this “working group” are rationalizing that their involvement will somehow bring “improvements” to any final legislative product.
Don’t look for John Cornyn or Thom Tillis to get “half a loaf,” or even three thin slices of bread. Instead, they’ll end up with a couple of crumbs. And the United States will end up as a nation profoundly changed. While it’s true that the Senate declined to take up an earlier House-passed bill, that stalled legislation provides clues about what a final product may include: “temporary” legal status for some illegal border-crossers and measures to “streamline” legal immigrant processing. Thom Tillis, who despite a near-death political experience in his first re-election bid doggedly clings to the chamber of commerce vision of a unfettered flow of foreign workers, depressing wages for Americans, and shifting health care costs for those new workers onto taxpayers, somehow claims with a straight face that his “bipartisan efforts” will actually help the country. “This is the time to maybe set politics aside a little bit and get good policy in place so we can do our part to lessen the burden that people are feeling here in the country,” Tillis said. North Carolina’s junior senator is mistaken to believe that his newfound allies across the aisle will ever “set politics aside.” The political calculus is stunningly simple.
Democrats want cheap votes; Republicans like Tillis want cheap labor. But with 60 votes needed to pass such a bill, who are the 10 Republicans we can expect to see vote “aye”? Let’s begin with the three most likely to abandon their party: Romney of Utah, Murkowski of Alaska, and Collins of Maine. Then come the Republican retirees looking to line up lobbying work as “former senators”: Shelby of Alabama, Blunt of Missouri, Burr of North Carolina, Portman of Ohio, and Toomey of Pennsylvania. Look for the GOP leadership to provide a couple of votes — Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — and voila! Ten Republican votes for amnesty, with Thom Tillis to spare! Expect John Cornyn to abandon the bill at some point; his Texas constituents will set him straight… but conceivably five more GOPers could vote yes. In that fashion, Republicans will again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Senate, and richly deserve the dubious distinction of “The Stupid Party.” Sorry if that sounds cruel.
and the Rotary Club. She was a loyal friend to those who knew her. Adel also dwelled in the world of politics, though. For many people, especially those who opposed her brand of conservative Republican politics, that meant she was worse than human detritus. Adel was a villain, a punching bag, a piñata. The way politics is practiced today, it is never enough simply to disagree with
those we oppose. Instead, we must smash them to bits. This is true of both sides, red and blue, Dem and GOP. Nowadays, to talk politics is mostly to spew hate. Even if it means attacking a person at their most vulnerable points and grinding them to dust. With Adel, who I counted as a friend, it is no secret that she struggled with alcohol. I am not here to suggest that the media, which covered her foibles in office with urgency, was wrong to do
so. To hold public office is to be in the spotlight, and rightly so. Adel was accused of too many absences, of failing to maintain her sobriety, of not being the top prosecutor our county needs. She denied the charges, but still they kept coming. Until, on March 21, she stepped down. Five weeks later she was dead, having suffered what her family described as “health complications.” Across the cesspool that is social me-
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he served as Maricopa County attorney for 900 days, the first woman to hold the office. But Allister Adel was more than that. Dead too soon at age 45, Adel was many things that rarely mattered during her time in the public eye. She was a daughter, a wife, and a mother of two grade school boys. She loved her dogs
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other. One small word. One universal meaning. We are all bound by the shared realty that we had or have a mother. This is a central person in our lives. The foundation of our history. A huge part of our personal journey and earliest memories. She is the reason that we are here and the person who probably shaped us into who we are today. Mother’s Day just passed, but the “mom memories” linger. So, get out the photo album and take a moment to reflect on the most influential figure in our life. The average American spends $225 on Mother’s Day gifts, bringing the total tally to $28 billion. That is a lot of flowers, dinners, cards, candy and jewelry to let moms know they are loved. True, it is just the thought that matters, but it is nice to know that Mother’s Day is a major boost to the economy. Yes, mothers deserve recognition and gifts. Lots of them. Mothers gave us our roots. They knew us before we knew ourselves. Their memories of us go far and beyond what we can conjure up. They were another generation, perhaps a whole other era, yet they remain relevant in a timeless fashion throughout our lives. There is always some new information to learn about (and from) our mothers. And some moms just cannot stop teaching. My mother is in heaven now. She gave me, my daughters and grandsons quite a few cooking lessons. She perfected the art of baking
to a level that few of us (me) will ever reach. Her secrets? Use the best ingredients or your cake will flop. And be patient, because delicious things might happen for those who take time and can wait. Bread rises slowly. Don’t rush it. Moms come in all varieties. A man emailed me to say his mother wasn’t exactly June Cleaver from “Leave it to Beaver.” He said, “My mother was an engineer, drank hard liquor, smoked cigarettes, swore often, drove a motorcycle, loved to gamble, and never cooked.” He pointed out that she was “very loving” and believed in the “freedom to be yourself.” Sounds like a beautiful life lesson. Mothers keep teaching us throughout their lives. The lessons never end! Stand up straight! Eat your vegetables! Keep trying! Study! Work hard! Get plenty of sleep! Budget your money! Have faith! Be kind! Lessons, like recipes, come in many shapes and forms. This is what moms of all ages seem to specialize in — handing us ideas that we might put to use in our lives. The kitchen is only one small part of the “cooking class” that takes place when we consider the enormous influence our mothers have in our lives. Life is like cookie dough. So how is yours shaping up? Dear readers, it is never too late to upgrade your utensils, search for the best ingredients in life, and try out a new recipe. Mother’s Day. Hope you were able to take a mom-ent to celebrate! Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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dia wafted a sense of glee from noxious bastards and bots. From Twitter moron @Peterson_ JFrank: “I believe in karma big time… This bitch got what she deserved… I will piss on her grave if I ever have the chance…” From @Shannonagain2: “AA had no problem *legally* destroying lives. no guilt, here. She was a menace. Corrupt. As are most attorneys. AND POLITICIANS.” From @SRunningcloud: “She was a wicked woman. Her acts of racism reached the level of genocide. She’s burning in Hell. No doubt. That’s how much bad karma she has to work out. Eternal fire of hell is what Allister Adel has earned from her time on Earth.” This vomitus spew was not reserved merely for Adel’s death. As she struggled publicly through rehab and with the responsibilities of her position, her every move drew not just stories but hot takes, name-calling and a sense of joy that peaked with each sign of struggle. This is our mentality now: It isn’t enough to campaign for those we support; we must loathe the opponent, de-
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monize them, root for a failure of their policies and — even better — their heart. Ironically, I first met Adel a decade ago, when we both spent time helping Mesa businessperson Wil Cardon run for the U.S. Senate against Jeff Flake. Wil, a sensitive soul, spent millions of his own wealth on that campaign, only to get trounced when outside interests spent many more millions on attack ads. Ridiculed for losing, Wil wandered through a campaign for secretary of state two years later. Three years later, his depression finally got to him. Wil died by suicide at age 45. As politics has turned to blood sport, we seem to have forgotten that the names of the ballot are actual human beings. They love, hurt, bleed, struggle, die. I will miss Allister as I have missed Wil. I will feel forevermore like the price they paid to serve us was extracted from them in the days they never got to live.
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May 12, 2022
READER’S VIEWPOINT LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Open letter to Mayor Weiers
Editor’s note: This is an open letter to Mayor Jerry Weiers from a Glendale resident. Dear Mayor Weiers: Thank you for taking the time in your busy schedule to visit our K-3 school during career day. The students learned all day about different professions through wonderful volunteers who came to our school. Musicians, lawyers and welders all pointed out the importance of attending school and learning reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and being critical thinkers. Then, we were ready to hear from you and all you do for our city of Glendale. Your presentation — short and concise — ended early. You graciously took questions from some
students, and you asked if we teachers had a question for you. I posed a question to you about what knowledge was needed to be a mayor. I even hinted at reading and writing. This has been such a difficult year for educators. Our students have struggled reaching the grade level they must be at. We instill in them a joy for learning, a curiosity to discover areas never known to them. We want them to know that education can help them have a better future. We want them to become good citizens of this country. Mayor, you promptly replied, “You are not going to like my answer. You just need to be a resident of Glendale and have a heartbeat.” Everybody clapped for you. What a great answer! For the students clapping, you said what they wanted to hear all along. You validated the lack of importance on education. A slap on the face to all
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the educators present and the 60-plus teachers who have formed me since I was in preschool all the way to my master’s degree and more. I wish your answer had been different. After the clapping you could have said, “However, I could not lead without reading numerous documents every day. I could not lead without writing proposals on new projects. I could not lead without knowing math to know the balance of our budget. I could not lead without knowing the importance of recycling as you have been learning in science. I could not lead without knowing the principles of respect to our country and to my fellow citizens.” Now mayor, could you? We all smiled on your photo op. We might be the poster child of your next campaign! I hope our politicians value the job we have as educators. We wish you reconsider and validate sometime soon what we do and to give us the respect that is long overdue. Sincerely, Mireya C. Muñoz
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Sushi burritos coming to Westgate district BY JORDAN ROGERS
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okitrition is bringing its sushi burritos to the Westgate Entertainment District, and owner Jimmy Li is looking forward to it. “We’ve always gotten a lot of feedback from our customers asking when we were going to go to the West Valley,” Li said. “It was always on our minds, but we would always kind of shy away from it. But a spot opened up where it was just a great opportunity, and we couldn’t really pass it up.” Pokitrition, a poke staple in the Valley since 2017, will highlight an extended menu at its new Glendale location. It will offer customers Hawaiian barbecue, along with its popular poke bowls and sushi burritos. Poke bowls are customizable. Customers can choose from various proteins, sides and sauces. As far as the sushi burritos go, Pokitrition has nine burritos to pick, ranging from sushi products to beef or fried chicken as the main protein. Both the poke bowls and burritos start at $10.50. “In the beginning, we kind of stuck with the typical sushi ingredients, but we’d get (suggestions) saying, ‘Why don’t you put this on your menu,’” Li
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said. “It’s kind of been more testing and experimenting and stuff like that. “We’re constantly tinkering and seeing what people like. That’s why we’ve expanded to it. People kept coming in and asking for non-raw ingredients.” Li, 34, attended ASU. After graduation, he worked in corporate America and traveled extensively but real-
ized his heart was in restaurants. The then-ASU student learned as a sushi chef at RA Sushi that it was the path for him. When Pokitrition debuted in Chandler in 2017, Li said he wasn’t sure how to market his brand. He developed Pokitrition with the help of locals. Now he serves Cold Press Coffee and Simple Soda in honor of his success. “We were a small business in 2017 — and we still are — but when we
first started out, we didn’t really know where to turn to or what to do,” he said. “I think it’s super important to make sure that we remember that we are local and want to work with other local business owners. In the end, it helps us, too.” Pokitrition has ample competition, but to that end, Li said his product’s freshness is the separating factor. He flew fish in daily until the pandemic ended that. He hopes to return to it soon. “Because of supply chain constraints, we don’t necessarily do that anymore, but our fish is fresh, and we still get it from top-tier places,” he said. Li recognizes his restaurant is doing well, but he regularly partakes in pop-up shops, collaborations and street fairs. “It’s just to kind of spread the word out because it is tough for a small business to get people to know about us,” Li said. Li hopes to have Pokitrition’s soft opening by Wednesday, June 1, at 9405 W. Glendale Avenue, in the Westgate Entertainment District.
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Brandon Frazier ready to perform at Gila River
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igure skater Alexa Knierim treasures her time on the U.S. Olympic team. After all, it took a lifetime of hard work and dedication. “I think for both Brandon and I it is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Olympic team,” she said, referring to her Phoenix-born partner, Brandon Frazier. “We know how few people have this opportunity. We know that we’re a community of Olympians that is small and rare.” Knierim and Frazier will be among the cast of “Stars on Ice” when it skates into Gila River Arena on Friday, May 20. Founded in 1986 by skating icon Scott Hamilton, “Stars on Ice” offers fans an up-close look at the sports’ superstars, performing solo and ensemble routines. The cast includes 2022 Olympic gold and silver medalist and reigning U.S. champion Nathan Chen, along with Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue. Additional skaters are expected to be announced soon. Frazier said it was challenging to make the Olympic team. “It was a lot of contributing factors to actually be named to the Olympic team, because the Olympics come every four years,” Frazier said. “The timing — on top of having to do everything mentally and physically — has to be right, too. It’s a lifelong journey to be named to that team.” Frazier said the 2022 Winter Olympics — his first foray at the games — were exciting even before he and Knierim hit the ice. “It was just a moment where all of your hard work and dedication pays off,” he said. “She and I worked so hard and in all the right ways. We never took our foot off the gas. You have that moment of
Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier are among the cast that will perform with “Stars on Ice” at Gila River Arena this month. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
realization that everything that you did has led you here and now you can enjoy it.” Knierim explained they started the Olympics “with a bang” and were proud of their finish. They received their personal best score first at the short program team event (75 points), then surpassed it at the free skate pair event (138.45 points) toward the end of the Olympics. Not to mention, they achieved their best total score (212.68 points) following their final pair event. They achieved the highest scores by a U.S. pair under the international judging system. “It’s always a dream to get to skate very well at the Olympics,” she said. “When you are actually able to get to do that, it sits a little bit differently than any other competition.” The duo’s performances for pairs and individuals were two weeks apart.
It was challenging to keep up their A-game. “You’re trying to sustain your peak for multiple beats, and that’s not normal,” Frazier admitted. “You are really only doing that for a few days at all of the other events. “Then entering the final few days of our short program and the individual, you really felt the longevity of the Olympics kicking in. It took a lot of mental toughness to stay exactly where you need to be mentally to get back out there.” Winning a silver medal in the figure skating team event “was a surreal dream” to Knierim, who previously won a bronze medal with her former skating partner and husband, Chris Knierim. “It obviously means a lot when you can medal at any event, but to share that platform with some of our best teammates and really good friends was
a memorable moment for us,” Knierim said. The duo will perform twice during the “Stars on Ice” U.S. tour. Preparing for them was completely different than readying for the Olympics, Frazier said. “We just prepare our show numbers, and it’s actually nice,” he said. “It’s just a whole different process where you get to put in what you want. “You don’t really have to worry about rules or required technical elements. It’s a lot more fun and laidback when you get to put together these programs versus putting together your competition programs.” Knierim added, “I think that we are looking forward to reaching a live audience in 24 different cities and allowing the different communities and families to see skating live again. “Because of the pandemic, there have been a lot of missed opportunities. Sharing that passion on the ice with the cast and the audience will be probably something we are most excited about,” she said. Frazier said it means a lot to perform in a hometown show, as he lived in Sun City prior to moving to Colorado Springs. “It’s going to be so sentimental to me to perform a show that I’ve always dreamed about being a part of, within a state and city that I was born in,” Frazier said. “I still have a lot of family in Arizona, and I know that they are already planning and excited to attend.”
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he Arizona Cardinals will head to Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 21. The announcement comes as part of the NFL’s decision, from last year, to extend the length of the regular season from 16 to 17 games. Part of the resolution states that each NFL franchise is now required to play an international game on rotation. The Cardinals will play the game in Mexico, eight games at State Farm Stadium, and eight games on the road this season. The game will air on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” with kickoff scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Featured on the broadcast will be Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on commentary, as they recently made the jump to ESPN after calling games together on Fox for 20 seasons. Tickets go on sale in August. It will
be the first NFL game to be played in Mexico City since 2019, when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17. However, it won’t be the first time that the Cardinals and 49ers have faced each other on Mexican soil. In 2005, the teams played one another in the first NFL regular season game held outside of the United States. A then-record crowd of 103,467 fans filled Estadio Azteca to witness Arizona defeat
San Francisco 31-14. The Cardinals’ history of international play goes back even further. They faced the San Diego Chargers in a preseason game at Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 16, 1976. It was the first NFL game played outside of North America. On Aug. 6, 1983, they played in the first NFL game in Europe. They faced the Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium in London, England in another preseason contest.
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Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Tour MAY 12
Coldplay will make a stop at State Farm Stadium on its tour to promote its latest album, “Music of the Spheres.” Hear songs from that album alongside classics like “The Scientist” and “Clocks.” H.E.R. will serve as the opening act. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $32, statefarmstadium. com
Eric Church: The Gather Again Tour MAY 14
Country icon Eric Church comes to town to play songs like “Record Year” and “Talladega” live. For the
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She’s played alongside acts like Bobbie Vinton, the Diamonds and the Drifters. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
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Andrew Sleighter MAY 13 TO MAY 14
A “Last Comic Standing” veteran, Andrew Sleighter has written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central. He wrote and blogged for the “Sports Show with Norm Macdonald” on Comedy Central. 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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Fore the Arts Golf Tournament MAY 15
The WHAM Art Organization is hosting its annual fundraiser to promote awareness of art in the West Valley. All proceeds will benefit WHAM on Wheels, Teen WHAM Art Club, special needs programs, and the veterans program “A Path to Healing.” Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate, have fun, and make a difference. Topgolf Glendale, 6101 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, 2 to 6 p.m., $100 individuals, $600 for full team of six, wham-art.org
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Join others for an in-depth discussion on “Vera,” a book written by Carol Edgarian. The story tells the tale of Vera Johnson, a girl whose life changes forever when an earthquake disrupts her livelihood. Those who still do not feel comfortable returning to a public setting due to the pandemic, or are just unable to make it, may partake in the discussion virtually through Zoom. Velma Teague Library/virtual on Zoom, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleazlibrary. com
Premier Boxing Champions: Benavídez vs. Lemieux MAY 21
David Benavídez (25-0-0) returns home to Phoenix to fight David Lemieux (43-4-0) for the WBC Super Middleweight Interim Title in a battle of knockout artists. Also on the card is a super welterweight clash between Yoelvis Gomez (5-0-0) and Jorge Cota (30-5-0). Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $50, gilariverarena. com
New Funny Comedy Show MAY 22
Ten comedians with less than a year of experience will showcase their skills in front of a live audience and a panel of three judges. The judges will critique the performers on their writing skills, stage presence and delivery. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
Pam Morita & Friends MAY 22
“Stars on Ice” 2022 Tour MAY 20
The U.S. Figure Skating team will visit Gila River Arena to give residents the chance to witness world-caliber skating live. The show will feature Olympic bronze medalist Nathan Chen, two-time U.S. champion Alysa Liu, Olympic bronze medalist Jason Brown, and others. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7:30 p.m., tickets start at $25, gilariverarena. com
Performing under the message that “music unites us all,” Pam Morita has been entertaining audiences as a pianist for over 40 years. Originally a Chicago native, Morita moved to Norway in 1994 and to Phoenix in 2000. She uses her experience to wow audiences across the Valley and teach students in her home studio. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
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Real to Reel: The Leisure Seeker MAY 25
Real to Reel gives Glendale residents the chance to talk about books that were eventually made into movies. This month’s topic is “The Leisure Seeker.” Anybody who has read the book or seen the film is encouraged to join the discussion. Glendale Main Public Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF uke Van Wyhe has lived a life many learn about through film or interviews. He traveled the United States with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg and Britney Spears, and for Van Wyhe, it was like “something out of a dream.” “It’s a shock when (country singer) Miranda Lambert wants you to escort her out of a sold-out show so that she can wave to all the fans that make her career possible,” Van Wyhe said. The COVID-19 pandemic forced him to transition touring homes with prospective buyers. For RE/MAX Fine Properties, North Phoenix’s Van Wyhe works with clients in Scottsdale, Peoria, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Surprise, Fountain Hills, New River, Desert Hills, Glendale and Paradise Valley. As a former U.S. Marine, Van Wyhe saw his music industry job end when the pandemic struck. “What was happening in the world felt unbelievable,” Van Wyhe said.
Luke Van Wyhe is a real estate agent for RE/MAX Fine Properties, North Phoenix. (RE/MAX/Submitted)
“Nothing looked like it did just a few short weeks or months before. Many people lost their jobs because of the pandemic and had to start new. I, along with many others, needed to pivot careers.” At the time, venues were bare. He
needed to act fast. “It was an interesting journey to discover what I wanted to do with my life,” Van Wyhe said. “I had to look internally and dive deep to consider my skills, how they translated to this new role, and how my past prepared me perfectly for this new adventure.” With the built-in bravery of a Marine, and a touch of rock star charisma, Van Wyhe changed his professional direction and became a RE/MAX Fine Properties real estate agent. After one month, he sold his first home for $50,000 over the listing price, with 15 offers on the table. As a celebrated addition to the prominent real estate team, Van Wyhe started to build a substantial clientele as well as a reputation for connecting with people and understanding their needs. Looking back after two years since his pivot, Van Wyhe really understands the saying that “it’s never too late.” “Pandemic or not, if you feel like you need a change in your life, the time is now,” he said. “If the last two years have taught me anything, it is that the time for brave action is always now.” Van Wyhe enjoys is new chapter with RE/MAX Fine Properties. He’s happy to talk about his previous career. As a matter of fact, it energizes him. “It is all part of the story that led me here,” he said.
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William Ivan Gust
William "Bill" Gust born November 27, 1963 passed away suddenly but peacefully in his sleep on February 20th, 2022 at the age of 59. He is survived by one son Matthew Thome, brother James Lamb, mother Carolyn Lenze and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his dad Thomas Lenze.
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Bernice "Bunny" Joan Cohen Rabinowitz of Peoria, Arizona passed away on April 18, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in Roxbury, Massachusetts to Emma and Morris Cohen. Bunny was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lewis Rabinowitz. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Baker (Charles); sons, Glenn Rabinowitz (Laura), and Gary Rabinowitz; granddaughters, Jennifer Marshall (Josh) and Julie Shanahan (Andy); great-grandsons, Joseph Marshall and Jackson Shanahan, great-granddaughter, Emma Marshall; brother, Paul Coran; nephews, Philip Coran and Steven Coran; many cousins and her "adopted" daughter, Annamarie Ricci. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. May 15, 2022 at Temple Beth Shalom, 12202 N 101st Ave, Sun City, AZ, USA. A WORD ABOUT OBITUARIES Obituaries can be submitted via email to obits@timespublications.com. We encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, and edited to print on newsprint, photos must be of fairly high resolution. Deadline for obituaries is Th ursday at 5pm for the following Th u rsday. Be aware there may be early deadlines around holidays. Contact us: 623-535-8439 obits@timespublications.com
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hat you could do if you didn’t know you couldn’t — I love that concept! Zig Ziglar uses that concept in one of the chapters in his book “Life Lifters.” I was in Resistencia, Argentina, years ago, watching a fisherman catch dorado. Freshwater dorado are so big — up to 4 or 5 feet — that ocean fishing gear is required. The fisherman threw out his line, and soon he had a big dorado on the line. It took 20 minutes to pull the fish in, but he finally got it to shore. I thought that dorado would be on the asado (grill) tonight! But no, he threw it back in the water. He went fishing again. This time he caught a bigger dorado. It took him 25 minutes to pull it in. I thought that dorado was going to be on the asado tonight. But just like the last time, he threw the fish back in the water. I was stunned. He went fishing again. This time he caught a tiny little dorado. To my surprise, he kept it. The next time he caught the biggest dorado of all. It was about 5 feet long and took him 30 minutes to pull it in. He got it onshore, then threw it back in the river. Finally, I asked him in my best Spanish why he kept the small fish and threw back the large. His reply, “I only have a 10-inch frying pan.” Got you. Unfortunately, many people think that way. They limit what they can do because they don’t know they can do it. The fisherman’s mindset was too small — he could have cut the first big fish into smaller pieces and cooked it a little at a time. It takes a new, more significant way of perceiving life to
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create a more successful life. Us humans, made in the image of God, are designed to catch big fish. But it’s hard to fit a 16-by-20-inch idea into a 3-by-5-inch mindset. Humans were created to have a 5-foot frying pan designed to hold big fish, but many settle for less. It’s not a matter of capacity; it’s a matter of competency in our outlook. What we focus on is what we become. That God part of us comes in a seed form, but we need to water it. So, how do you do what you don’t know you can do? Have the courage to be different; Jesus was. Stand out by becoming outstanding. Learn to handle criticism or criticism will handle you. Let it develop you, not discourage you. Determine your worth instead of letting others do it for you. They will shortchange you almost every time. Be a player in life, not just a spectator. Then, when you go the extra mile, you are seldom in a traffic jam. You can do all things God
wants you to do through Christ who strengthens you. Now, that’s a big frying pan. I believe in big frying pans. Here’s a writing by an unknown author titled “I Believe.” I imagine we could use a bit of “I believe” right now. “A birth certificate shows that we were born. A death certificate shows that we died. The pictures in the middle show that we lived. “Just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they love each other. I believe that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change. I believe that no matter how good a friend is, they’ll hurt you occasionally. Forgive them for that. “I believe that you can do something in one moment that will give you heartache for life. I believe that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I believe that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. I believe that you can keep going long after you think you can’t. “I believe that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. I believe that you control your attitude or it will control you. I believe
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up. I believe that sometimes when I’m angry, I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel. “I believe that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes, you must learn to forgive yourself. I believe that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief. I believe that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are primarily responsible for who we become. “I believe two people can look at the same thing and see something different. I believe that in a matter of hours, your life can be changed positively or negatively by people who don’t even know you. I believe that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. “I believe that the people we care about most in life are often taken from us too soon. I believe that the happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they make the most of everything they have.” Here’s a thought from me. I believe that there’s a thought in this list for each of us that we are not understanding, and it could be costing us dearly. Aha! Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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May 12, 2022
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GESD'S ANNUAL S.T.E.A.M. FAIR WINNERS ANNOUNCED Students demonstrated the top Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics projects from across the District at Glendale Landmark School. GESD's partnerships with the Arizona Science Center and First Lego League Robotics Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent were also highlighted at the event. KINDERGARTEN 1st: Ms.Kessler’s Class 2nd: Ms. Malloy’s Class 3rd: Ms. Bell’s Class
FIFTH GRADE 1st: Zahara, Renjio, Anthony, Ariana with “Paper Airplanes” 2nd: Ms. Baurer’s Class 3rd: Susanna C. & Karelee R.
FIRST GRADE 1st: Mrs. Alonzo’s Class with “Celery Science” 2nd: Giana 3rd: Mrs. Reding’s Class
SIXTH GRADE 1st: Jalia J. & Anahi E. 2nd: Aiyana M. & Nathan S. 3rd: Jazmine C. & Ruth C.
SECOND GRADE 1st: Ms. Begay’s Class with “Do Plants Grow if you talk to them?” 2nd: Ms. Politis’ Class 3rd: Anna S. THIRD GRADE 1st: Yarel B. 2nd: Annalee R. 3rd: Gabriela Q. FOURTH GRADE 1st: Mrs. Doyle’s Class with “Shrinking Peeps” 2nd: Ms. Hasbrock’s Class 3rd: Jeremiah R., Eric J., & Adamary S.
SEVENTH GRADE 1st: Rachel & Kelara with “Plants vs Liquids” 2nd: Sarah L. 3rd: Elizabeth & Esmeralde EIGHTH GRADE 1st: Vincent & Connor for “Operation Laser” 2nd: Mia G. & Michelle P. 3rd: Daniel L. & Sykhang N.