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Local teacher is a Grammy quarterfinalist

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

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When Amanda Nottingham received an email from the Grammy Museum and its Recording Academy, she was stunned. The William C. Jack Elementary School music teacher couldn’t believe what she was reading.

She was one of 216 teachers from 199 cities who were named quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award. Nearly 2,000 initial nominations were submitted. The semifinalists will be announced in September.

“I’m completely shocked,” said Nottingham, who lives in Goodyear. “I got the email and I asked my fiancé, ‘Is this real or is it spam email?’ I always hear about the Grammys and I watch the Grammys all the

time. I just couldn’t believe this was really happening.”

The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.

The honor is a joint partnership and presentation of the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. The recipient will be recognized during Grammy Week 2021.

The award is open to current U.S. music teachers, and anyone can nominate a teacher—students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans and SEE TEACHER PAGE 2

Amanda Nottingham is one of 216 teachers from 199 cities who were named quarterfinalists for the Grammys’ Music Educator Award. (Photo courtesy Amanda Nottingham)

Man accused of murdering roommate

BY TOM SCANLON

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Six weeks before she was savagely murdered, Brittany Hand was in a hospital, complaining of pains from a fall.

According to court documents, she left abruptly after a man named Brandon threatened her over the phone.

Also according to court documents, the Glendale Police “had multiple reports of abuse allegations” about Brandon Kim-

bell prior to the May 13 murder of Hand.

Brandon Kimbell is accused of killing Hand while his wife, Stephanie Kimbell, allegedly watched and then helped clean the bloody body.

The Glendale Star asked the Glendale Police Department about the department’s investigations of abuse allegations by Brandon Kimbell.

“The other cases are under investigation and the detective

cannot release any further information on them,” said Randy Stewart, a Glendale Police spokesman.

Hand was found dead at the Paseo Park Apartments on Thunderbird Road in northeast Glendale. Glendale officers arrested the Kimbells June 5 at a SEE MURDER PAGE 4

Brittany Hand, 27, was found dead outside a Glendale apartment. Brandon Kimbell is charged with murdering her.

(Photo courtesy Glendale Police)

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administrators. Teachers are also able to nominate themselves, and nominated teachers are notified and invited to fill out an application.

Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students’ lives. The eighth annual honoree will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the 63rd annual Grammy Awards and a range of Grammy Week events. The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, and the schools of all 10 finalists will receive matching grants.

Fifteen semifinalists will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants. The matching grants provided to the schools are made possible by the generosity and support of the Grammy Museum’s Education Champion Ford Motor Company Fund. In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.

Nottingham knew from a young age that she wanted to perform music.

“Ever since I was 3 or 4 years old, I was always singing,” she said. “My dad would sing at church. He was a worship leader. We’d sing ‘Jesus Loves Me’ and all these little kid Christian songs.

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“I knew it was my passion and I wanted to do something with music.

Even after I graduated high school, I thought, ‘What job can I get that’s going to pay the bill?’ I got into teaching.”

Initially, she was leery about teaching. She wasn’t sure she would be successful. However, when she stepped into the classroom and also started offering private voice lessons, she realized this was a big passion.

“I love when the kids experience the same joy as what I find in music,” said Nottingham, whose first concert was Fall Out Boy. “When they hit the right note or learn how to play a rhythm correctly, their face lights up. It’s my greatest passion.”

Her principal, Denis Parcells, seconds that.

“Amanda Nottingham is an outstanding educator and person,” he said.

“It is no surprise that she is being recognized as a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Music Educators Award, and she deserves to win. She is the teacher you want your kids to interact with and learn from, and luckily for me, my son is a student and gets to have her as his music teacher.”

He said in her first year, she brought an incredible amount of energy, kindness, and creativity to the campus and students.

“She collaborated with students to create original songs, written and composed by our students, for our school.”

Nottingham leads the school’s second- and third-grade choir group called the Jack Squeakers. The Squeakers performed the national anthem at Grand Canyon University, original songs at a governing board meeting for the community, led the annual Holiday Sing-A-

Long, frequently sang at the front gate as students arrived, spread cheer signing during the holidays and at special events, and performed throughout the year at music concerts for each grade level to name a few.

The Squeakers arrive at 6:45 a.m. to practice with Nottingham “because they want to be part of engaging activities she creates for them. It is an honor to work with Amanda, and she should be extremely proud of all she accomplished this year and will continue to accomplish for years to come.”

Nottingham said she teaches kindergarten through third grade in a Title I school, where students have social and emotional problems or they’re learning English as a second language.

“Music is a creative outlet to just express themselves and let their creativity shine through,” she said. “I decided to throw in songwriting stuff to see what happens. I ask them what they’re thinking about and what they feel.

“They wrote a Valentine’s Day song for the teachers. It was just amazing. I would cry every time they performed it in the kindergarten hallway. To see these kids express what they’re feeling, it’s amazing.”

Next year, Nottingham is marrying her college sweetheart, Joe Mansfield, who teaches band in the Littleton Elementary School District. They met their freshman year at Youngstown State University in Ohio. They’re hoping to play “so many Hall and Oates songs” at their wedding.

“With the Grammy honor, I’m very humbled and excited,” she said. “The kids deserve all the credit. It’s all about them in the end.”

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Glendale City Council moves forward on annexations

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Glendale continues to be land hungry, showing it is far from finished with annexing land near the Loop 303 — dubbed “The New Frontier.”

At its June 9 meeting, Glendale City Council advanced annexation plans for Glendale 303, 100 acres north of the previously annexed Cotton Properties. Glendale 303 is west of the Loop 303.

Council also approved the annexation process of 10 acres at Northern and 107th avenues, bordering El Mirage.

And council approved a pre-annexation development agreement with the massive, 800-acre Allen Ranches. Of the land, 200 acres are expected to be developed for homes and 600 as industrial.

Allen Ranches, Glendale 303 and Camelback Alsup — a parcel between Luke Air Force Base and Goodyear, next to Falcon Golf Course— could all officially be voted into the city at the next Glendale City Council meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23.

Also June 9, Glendale City Council approved a $747 million budget, which is 1.5% more than the current $736 million budget.

City Manager Kevin Phelps noted a preliminary budget was almost finished three months ago, “then “COVID-19 required us to make a major pivot.”

Nearly $30 million in federal CARES Act funding has made the city confident enough to increase its staff and approve a 1.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to all city employees, who will also be eligible for a 1% performance-based increase.

The budget, which funds the fiscal year starting July 1, includes an operating budget of $444 million, a capital improvement budget of $175 million, a debt service budget of $87 million and a “contingency appropriation” of $41 million.

Total revenues for the coming fiscal

year are projected at $668 million, with general fund revenues expected to be around $241 million.

At $6 million, property taxes make up a small portion of general fund revenues, dominated by sales taxes expected at $113 million.

Phelps stressed the budget is balanced with no increase to the primary property tax rate. The Glendale Police and Glendale Fire departments combine to total $150 million, twothirds of the general fund.

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Glendale City Council moved forward with the annexation of Glendale 303, 100 acres north of Cotton Properties in the Loop 303 “New Frontier.” (Image courtesy city of Glendale)

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When detectives first interviewed the couple, “Stephanie claimed she did not know the victim and had never seen her before,” according to the police report.

“When confronted about her hospital visit with Brandon Kimbell faces first-degree murder for the killing of Cynthia Hand. Stephanie Kimbell is accused of tampering with evi(Hand), she said the hosdence. (Photos courtesy Maricopa County Superior Court) pital staff were liars and On March 28, Hand told hospital she did not know the victim.” staff she fell, injuring her ribs.

Brandon Kimbell, 28, also told de“While at the hospital, she received tectives who questioned him he had a telephone call from a male named never seen Hand before finding her Brandon stating that she better leave collapsed on his doorstep. “When conthe hospital or he was going to come fronted by detectives about the incondrag her out of there. (Hand) then left sistencies in his statements, (Brandon the hospital without being treated. Kimbell) asked for a lawyer and quesHospital staff contacted Glendale Po- tioning was seized,” the report said. lice for a welfare check on the victim Officers spoke to neighbors who but she was never located,” according allegedly said the Kimbell apartment to the police report. “had suspicious activity with random According to Stewart, “The officers and numerous people coming and goattempted contact, but were not pro- ing at all hours of the day and night.” vided the right address. No further folNeighbors said one man and two women lived in the apartment, with one neighbor stating Hand was one of the women who lived there.

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She allegedly told a dispatcher that an unknown woman collapsed outside her apartment door and “was taking shallow breaths, was covered in bruises and looks like she ran away from a boyfriend,” according to a police report.

When police responded to apartment No. 1090, they found Hand, who “was unresponsive, did not have a pulse and appeared to be dead. Stephanie’s husband, Brandon Kimbell, was outside with the victim kneeling down next to her and appeared to be checking for a pulse,” the report said.

According to the police report, Glendale Fire paramedics advised police Hand, who was 27, probably had been dead for some time.

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During the call, he admitted he lived with Hand, the report said. “Brandon first advised, ‘I did not kick her ass.’

When asked about injuries to (Hand’s) body from the day she died, he advised, ‘That was from the bedroom door to the hallway,’” according to the report.

He allegedly said during the call he was kicking Hand out of the apartment and throwing clothes at her when she went to pick up clothing, slipped and hit the floor.

“He then picked her up off the ground and told her to get out. He advised (Hand) told him she was feeling woozy and he kicked her in the chest and told her to get out. He advised he physically kicked the victim out of the apartment and onto the doorstep,” the report said.

He allegedly said his wife helped him wash blood off her in the shower, then changed Hand’s clothing before putting her outside.

“Brandon advised his defense would be that he is criminally insane,” said the report.

On June 5, according to the police report, Brandon Kimbell told “a source” that “he was in a three-way relationship with Stephanie and (Hand) … He found out (Hand) cheated on him and he became jealous and punched her in the head causing her to fall on the floor and have a seizure. He further described kicking the victim while she was on the floor,” the report said.

And, Brandon Kimbell allegedly said, he stepped on Brittany Hand’s throat until she stopped breathing.

According to the report, Stephanie Kimbell told the police source she saw her husband hitting and kicking Hand, then cleaned the dead body.

The conversation with the source was recorded by police, according to the report.

Brandon Kimbell is in Maricopa County Jail on $1 million bail with an arraignment scheduled for 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 18.

Stephanie Kimbell, 29, also has an arraignment June 18. She is accused of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.

In the recording during which he allegedly described his crime, Brandon Kimbell expressed no remorse.

“I would do it again,” he allegedly said.

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‘Concerning’ COVID increases, more testing

BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

COVID-19 cases in the state, county and West Valley— especially Glendale — rose dramatically over the last two weeks.

With more drive-thru testing sites opening, the number of positive tests may increase even more this week.

An influx of coronavirus patients contributed to more than 80% of state hospital beds being occupied.

Yet Gov. Doug Ducey repeatedly told reporters at a June 11 news conference that the state is in good shape “We would like to assure the public that we have the available bed capacity and surge lines are in place to continue to serve the people of Arizona,” Ducey said. “We are well prepared to manage an increased inpatient volume.”

At a news conference the day before, Maricopa County Department of Public Health officials addressed sharply rising numbers of people testing positive and going to the hospital for COVID-19.

Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, the county health director, said community spread of COVID-19 is increasing rapidly and “hospitals are filling up.” She stressed the importance of social distancing.

“Until we have a vaccine, we cannot go back to the way things were preCOVID-19. I know this is not what people want to hear, but in order to keep our community safe and protect our most vulnerable, we have to create a new normal,” added Marcy Flanagan, executive direc-

tor of MCDPH. “We expected to see an increase in cases with more people out and about, but the rate at which cases are increasing is concerning. And, the thing is, we have the tools to absolutely slow our rate of infection if each of us does our part,” added Flanagan.

An analysis of the daily data provided by the county illustrates the increases.

In April, the county reported 3,253 new COVID-19 cases, an average of 108 per day, with 525 hospitalized, an average of 17 per day.

In May, 5,549 people tested positive for COVID-19, an average of 179 per day, with 840 hospitalizations, an average of 28 per day.

In the first 16 days of June, the county reports 10,095 new cases, an average of 687 per day — with more than 800 new cases reported on four days.

Before June, the previous daily high was 482 new cases reported May 15.

During the first 16 days of June, 470 people were hospitalized in the county from COVID-19, an average of 29 per day.

ZIP Code maps provided by the Arizona State Department of Health Services showed Glendale has had a spike in COVID-19 positive test results since the “testing blitz” that started last month.

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According to the state’s “COVID-19 Cases by ZIP Code” document, Glendale 85301 had 536 positive test results — among the most in the state — June 15, up from 248 cases May 26. (Phoenix 85303, which borders 85301, had 598 coronavirus cases June 15.)

On June 15, Glendale 85302 had 329 COVID-19 cases.

Peoria 85382 was among the highest cases in the state for a month after the data was first released. But, as of June 14, Peoria 85382 had only risen to 220 positive cases.

Peoria 85381 had 103 positive COVID-19 cases on June 16, with 113 positive tests in 85304 and 331 cases in 85345 (Peoria-Glendale-Sun City).

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging continues to be one of the few longterm care facilities to self-report positive cases and deaths. The Glendale center reported 35 deaths among 790 residents. Seventeen of the deaths were in Glencroft’s skilled-nursing facility, where 101 of 109 residents tested positive for COVID-19. Of the positive cases, 65 were listed as “recovered” by

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“Make sure that you physically distance when you are in public,” she added. “If you are over the age of 65 or you have an underlying medical condition that puts you at risk, we want them to limit their time away from home,” sites in the West Christ said.

More positive tests seem inevitable, as test sites increase.

From 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20, the Nick Lowery Youth Foundation sponsors a free COVID-19 antibody test for veterans ($40 for non-veterans) at Mama Gina’s Pizza, 9380 W. Westgate Boulevard in the Westgate Entertainment Center.

Last week, Walmart launched a testing site at its Buckeye store, 1060 S. Watson Road, as well as its Anthem store, 4435 W. Anthem Way. Last week, Walmart launched a testing site at its Buckeye store, 1060 S. Watson Road, as well as its Anthem store, 4435 W. Anthem Way. Walmart has at least 193 COVID-19 test sites in 31 states and has tested more than 72,500 people.

An appointment is required for a COVID-19 test at Walmart via DoINeedaCOVID19test.com. The site screens people to ensure they meet CDC eligibility for testing.

According to information on its website, Walmart is not paid for the testing: “Walmart is donating our parking lot space, site supplies and materials, and our associates’ time.”

Also last week, CVS Health ramped up its COVID-19 testing, adding 14 drive-thru COVID testing locations in Arizona and a partnership with St. Vincent de Paul to offer rapid COVID testing.

New CVS West Valley test sites opened June 12 at: • CVS Pharmacy, 7499 W. Bethany Home Road, Glendale.

• CVS Pharmacy, 2840 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear.

• CVS Pharmacy, 5050 W. Baseline Road, Laveen.

• CVS Pharmacy, 8332 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria.

June 18, 2020 CVS already had West Valley test sites at 4890 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, and two Peoria locations, 10727 W. Olive Avenue and 9172 West Union Hills Drive.

Advance registration is required at CVS.com to schedule an appointment.

There are no out-of-pocket costs for these tests for both insured and uninsured patients for the CVS tests.

CVS uses self-swab testing and plans to process up to 1.5 million tests per month.

CVS team members located inside the store at the drive-thru window provide patients with information on how to appropriately perform a self-swab and observe the process to ensure it is done properly, said Tobin Zdarko, Arizona director of CVS. “We’ve heard a lot of positive feedback on the testing sites,” Zdarko said.

“We’ve seen that in internal customer service surveys with people thanking us. Also we’ve heard it when customers come into the pharmacy, they’ve thanked team members for being able to provide that service.”

Results are typically provided in two to three days, he said, with a third-party lab processing the tests.

Zdarko said the CVS tests only require customers to insert swabs about an inch into their nostrils, unlike some tests that require deep insertion.

“Our staff was overwhelmingly eager to take this on,” he said. “During this pandemic, being able to offer this to our communities is a huge win for them.”

Sunenshine recommended the following: • Avoid being in any setting with more than 10 people.

• Keep at least six feet of distance from others when out in public.

• Limit contact with those outside of our household, especially if you are in a high-risk group.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Stay home as much as possible when a household member has tested positive for COVID-19 except for work and school.

• Frequently wash hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if unable to wash hands.

• Wear a mask or cloth face covering when going out in public.

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Safety tips to help prevent child drownings

BY ALLEN AWFE

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Temperatures are rising in Arizona. And as swimming becomes more tempting, water safety is crucial to protect young lives.

Glendale has lost several children to drowning already this year, with other close calls.

In February, an 18-month-old boy suffered nonfatal injuries after his sister pulled him out of the family’s pool.

On April 8, a 2-year-old girl died after drowning in the family’s pool. In this case the girl’s mother was distracted and her father was doing backyard work.

In May, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report detailing reported drownings and estimated nonfatal drowning injuries across the nation.

The data in the report showed that on average, 379 children under the age of 15 died because of pool or spa sub-

mersions annually from 2015 through 2017.

In addition, for 2017 through 2019, an estimated annual average of 6,700 children younger than 15 were treated in hospitals for nonfatal pool and spa drowning injuries.

According to Ashley Losch, a Glendale Fire Department spokeswoman, nonfatal does not mean harmless: “A child takes on water, does recover but doesn’t return to their normal state prior to the drowning. So maybe they have brain damage or are paralyzed.”

In May, another tragedy occurred. A family from out of state was renting an Airbnb in north Glendale. The family of 12 was distracted when a 3-year-old girl slipped into the pool unnoticed.

Firefighters attempted life-saving procedures, but the girl was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Losch blames the majority of child drowning incidents on adults being distracted.

“We live in a world where we are connected to our phones and looking at our computers and looking into our televisions, constantly trying to take on information and it’s easy to get distracted by something and the child gets out of view because truly drowning just takes moments and distractions take just that long as well,” Losch said.

From 2010 through 2019 there were 48 total drownings in Glendale, according to data provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Sixteen of them were younger than 18.

A child drowning is a very fast and quiet tragedy, Losch said. For example, if a back door has a doggy door, parents should make sure it is sealed.

Adults also should store any toys or rafts that would entice a child to go back into the pool unnoticed.

Losch said parents and caregivers should follow the basics of water safety and drowning prevention, which

include adult supervision, barriers around the pool and classes.

Drowning prevention also includes incorporating a water watcher. This person is designated to watch the water to ensure that no children drown.

“Even when everyone gets out (of the pool), that person should still be watching the water because that’s when the kids slip back in,” Losch explained.

Losch said she believes the pandemic is a critical time to take precautions over children.

“I think we’ve seen a spike in tragedies that are involving children including drownings and part of that is that we have been home for an extended period of time, so we are complacent and comfortable,” Losch said.

“And so we don’t watch as closely and that has become our classroom and our living room and work station and all of the things that we used to separate have become one space.”

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June 18, 2020

Violent crime in Glendale rose in the first quarter

BY ALEX CONFORTI

Glendale Star Contributing Writer

Robert Mahoney, 58, took his life Jan. 24, after shooting and killing a business associate and the man’s son.

Three others were shot to death in Glendale in January.

The homicides were the most striking examples of more than 1,200 reports of violent crimes during the first three months of 2020, according to preliminary data from the Glendale Police Department.

Glendale saw a decrease in violent crime in 2019 from the previous year..

Last year, 558 cases of aggravated assault involving a firearm, knife or other deadly weapon were investigated, down 22% from 723 in 2018.

Rapes, burglaries and robberies also decreased in 2019, compared to 2018.

A notable exception to the crime-falling trend: There were 19 people murdered in Glendale last year, up from nine in 2018. Over the last decade, an

Violent crime in Glendale increased in the first quarter of 2020. (Glendale Star file photo)

average of 17 people were murdered in Glendale.

Six homicides were recorded in Glendale for the first three months of this year. One person was killed in the first three months of 2019.

Twenty rapes were reported between January and March this year,

an increase of 54% from the first three months of 2019. Last year, 13 rapes were reported within the first three months, with 34 rapes during the first quarter of 2018 An alarms.org analysis found that Glendale ranked No. 37 on the list of safest cities in Arizona, in terms of vi-

olent crime. Florence is the safest Arizona city crime rate at 1.31, three times lower than Glendale.

Glendale has a rate of 4.67 violent crime incidents per thousand people, more than double Peoria’s 2.28 violent crime incidents per thousand people.

Assault and aggravated assault cases have been gradually increasing between the months of January to March since 2018.

There were 817 assaults in the first three months of 2018, then 911 aggravated assaults in the first three months of 2019.

This year, Glendale had 1,230 assaults January through March.

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Despite more virus cases, Ducey looking forward

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Gov. Doug Ducey said June 11 he does not intend to impose new restrictions on Arizonans – or even require them to wear masks – despite more people contracting COVID-19.

In fact, look for him to move in the opposite direction even as he admitted during a briefing, “We’re seeing increasing cases.”

That was underscored by figures from his own Department of Health Services showing a record 1,291 patients in Arizona hospitals. That doesn’t count another 429 in intensive-care beds filled

by COVID-19 patients – a figure exceeded only by a peak of 438 just three days earlier.

The number of COVID-19 patients seen in the emergency room is 848, trying a record set just two days ago.

All totaled, Arizona has now logged 31,264 confirmed virus cases with 1,127 deaths, including 34 just June 11 alone.

Gov. Doug Ducey said last week he will not require people to wear masks, despite a rise in COVID-19 cases. (Glendale Star file photo)

But the governor is undeterred, rebuffing a question of whether he would consider re-imposing some of the restrictions he first put in place in March.

“It’s not under discussion,’’ he said.

“We’re going to continue our gradual and phased-in reopening,’’ the governor said. “We will balance public health with public safety.’’

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State Health Director Cara Christ put a finer point on it, saying the measures that had previously been imposed were designed to ensure that Arizona had enough hospital capacity to deal with an outbreak.

And now?

“We know that it’s in the community,’’ she said.

“We are not going to be able to stop the spread,’’ Christ continued. “And so, we can’t stop living as well.’’

Ducey acknowledged that his efforts have had a two-pronged approach.

“This has always been about saving lives,’’ he said. And it’s also about livelihoods in the state of Arizona. We’re going to do this in a balanced and responsible way for the people of Arizona.’’

Christ separately acknowledged that there have been some “hot spots,’’ or places in the state where the virus has spread quicker than elsewhere. But Ducey rejected the possibility of giving city and county officials the options of imposing their own restrictions.

“I believe that the government that is closest to the people is best – except in a global pandemic,’’ he said.

“We want to have clarity and consistency for our citizens,’’ Ducey said.

“And we want to reduce the confusion that’s happened across the state and across the country.’’

Ducey and Christ have repeatedly argued that Arizona has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than elsewhere because more people are getting tested.

But statistics from Johns Hopkins University, updated June 11, show that Arizona, at 13 percent average, has a higher rate of the tests that come back positive than any other state.

And the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University found the positive test rate for Wednesday, the most recent figures available, actually hit 24 percent.

“We have noticed an increase in the percent positivity,’’ Christ said.

“We do know there is community spread,’’ she continued. “We are going to be working at trying to bring that back down.’’

Part of that, Christ said, will be a “public health message.’’

What that message includes, she said, is encouraging people to wear a cloth face covering when they cannot “physically distance’’ from others and to make sure that they’re staying home when they’re feeling sick.

Ducey endorsed that advice.

“I’m all for face masks when you can’t physically distance,’’ he said.

And the governor said he does wear a mask in those circumstances.

“I was in Walgreens picking up some things on the way home and I’ve been to the grocery store,’’ Ducey said. “And in both places, I wore a face mask.’’

But masks remain voluntary.

“There are some people that can’t wear masks for whatever reason, shortness of breath or they are asthmatic,’’ the governor said.

Ducey also disputed reports that Arizona hospitals are reaching capacity.

Christ conceded reports from some hospitals – they self-report and she did not name names – showed that more than 80% of their beds were occupied.

That is a trigger point at which, under the governor’s executive orders, a facility can no longer do elective surgery.

But the health director said she has not clamped down on any of them, saying she wants to work with hospital administrators to see if they agree with the numbers.

Ducey, for his part, said he was unconcerned even if hospitals do hit that 80% level.

He pointed out that all facilities are required to have plans in place to expand the number of beds by at least 25% if needed.

The state also purchased the old and vacant St. Luke’s Hospital in Tempe and is keeping it in what Christ calls a “warm ready’’ situation should the beds there be needed.

Members of the Health System Alliance of Arizona, which make up about 80 percent of hospital beds, put out a statement of its own that there is sufficient bed capacity “and surge plans are in place to continue to serve the people of Arizona.’’

Christ also said that there are sufficient doctors and nurses available should the number of COVID-19 patients increase sharply.

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Coyotes staff member tests positive for COVID-19

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

An Arizona Coyotes staff member tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

“The staff member, who is in the Valley, is asymptomatic and feeling well, and is in isolation at his home.

Individuals who had close contact with the staff member have been notified,” the team said, in a release.

According to the statement, all other Coyotes staff and players involved in the Phase 2 testing protocol have tested negative for COVID-19.

“The Coyotes will continue to follow all of the NHL-mandated protocols for testing and risk mitigation,” said the announcement.

“The health and safety of our players, staff, fans, and community is our top priority.”

Training camps for the Coyotes and 23 other NHL teams resuming play are scheduled to open July 10, the NHL announced last week.

Phase 2, which allows teams to hold limited workouts with small groups at their team facilities, began June 8.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court May 28 against Google for “deceptive and unfair practices used to obtain users’ location data, which Google then exploits for its lucrative advertising business.”

The action was taken under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. “While Google users were led to believe they could opt-out of location tracking, the company exploited other avenues to invade personal privacy,” said Brnovich. “It’s nearly impossible to stop Google from tracking your movements without your knowledge or consent. The Arizona Consumer Fraud Act helps ensure even the most innovative and powerful companies are held accountable and operate within the law.”

According to the filing, Google derives the vast majority of its profit through selling advertisements and

displaying them to users of Google’s products and services. In 2019, over 80% of Google’s revenues—$135 billion out of $161 billion total—were generated through advertising.

According to the lawsuit, Google’s advertising revenues are largely driven by the company’s collection of detailed data about its users, including location information, “often done without the users’ consent or knowledge.”

Brnovich said, “Google uses deceptive and unfair practices to collect as much user information as possible and makes it exceedingly difficult for users to understand what’s being done with their data, let alone opt-out. Given the lucrative nature of Google’s advertising business, the company goes to great lengths to collect users’ location, including through presenting users with a misleading mess of settings, some of which seemingly have nothing to do with the collection of location information.”

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June 18, 2020

Hospitals adapt to keep beds available

BY ELLIE BORST, LISA DIETHELM AND FARAH ELTOHAMY Cronkite News

Surging numbers of COVID-19 cases in Arizona have pushed some hospital intensive-care units to their limits in recent weeks, but health experts around the state said hospitals still have room to adapt – for now.

The Arizona Department of Health Services has recorded more than 15,000 new cases of the coronavirus so far this month, more than 40% of the total 36,705 cases since the disease was first reported in the state in January.

Those new patients are putting a strain on hospital beds, with more than 80% of ICU beds occupied as of June 15. Hospital administrators said they are coping, but one nurse said seeing the constant stream of COVID-19 patients is “soul-crushing.”

“I didn’t use to dread going to work but when I know I am going to be in the COVID unit, I dread it. I have the best job in the world but it’s just – soul crushing is just the best way to describe it,” said Austin Kopas, an ICU nurse in Phoenix.

Experts say the pinch is being felt around the state, from hospitals in Phoenix to those in rural areas.

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hospitals to those that still have space, a practice known as “load balancing.”

Becky Armendariz, a spokeswoman for Banner Health, described it in an email as “when you transfer patients or resources from one hospital to another so that no one hospital is stressed or overwhelmed with cases.”

Banner is also “upskilling,” training health care workers who do not normally work in an ICU to assist there.

The state health department reported June 15 that 82% of the state’s supply of ICU beds were occupied, leaving 18% available. Dr. Daniel Derksen said that state hospitals should be able to handle the patient load for the time being with the measures they are currently using.

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Gov. Doug Ducey in March gave hospitals a month to develop plans for increasing ICU bed capacity by 50%, but Derksen said it is not clear how many hospitals met that goal. State health officials reminded hospitals over the weekend that they need to have those plans ready.

Derksen said the extra beds – and the workers needed to staff them – come from different areas of a hospital, which may be called on to contribute equipment, beds, staff and space Will Humble, the executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, said there’s no single way for hospitals to make room for inpatient beds, calling it a “multipronged approach.”

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The problem with that, Humble said, is that it requires staff to work overtime. That means someone who normally does surgeries would also have to work longer hours to see COVID-19 patients as well.

Humble said hospitals’ hardest decisions will come down to patients: They may have to begin delaying or canceling elective procedures, or start looking into discharge planning. That means discharging patients to a rehabilitation hospital or sending them home instead of recuperating in the hospital, “even though under normal circumstances, you wouldn’t do that,” he said.

Derksen said the increase in COVID-19 cases is “almost certainly” the result of Ducey relaxing social-distancing and stay-at-home orders on May 15, when the spread of the disease appeared to be waning.

That allowed for packed public spaces during the Memorial Day weekend, followed by protests last week over the death of George Floyd that health officials worry could also end up spreading the virus.

Kopas said he expects another spike in cases. Since the virus has an incubation period of two weeks, he said he expects things will continue to get worse.

“It seems like because the state is opening up, people think it is going away,” Kopas said. “It is getting much worse, extremely quickly.”

Kopas said the safety protocols involved with COVID-19 can add work to even the simplest tasks, noting the case of one patient who called him back right after he had left the room. Unit rules require that gowns, goggles, and masks be wiped down with bleach and hung up to dry after every patient visit.

But when the patient called, Kopas “put on a mask that was still wet with bleach and put on everything just to go into the room” for what turned out to be an itch. The patient had been in bed so long that he lost the ability to do anything but move his fingers, so Kopas scratched the patient’s leg “for him because he is not strong enough to move.”

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

There was a beauty to the games, something artistic that maybe I cannot convey in words: The thud of the ball against the gym floor; the riotous squeaks and squeals of hightops on lacquered hardwood; the dim light, the frayed nets hanging from the rims.

This was the downtown Phoenix YMCA through the 1990s and the beginning of this decade, a lunchtime basketball game that I rarely missed for a dozen years running.

It was the best hour of my day for years, a time of sweat and trash talk, of hard-headed competition, and of men (and the occasional woman) of all backgrounds, all cultures and colors, all degrees of education, all walks of life, content to play five on five to 11 by ones.

I miss those days and the people that

populated them the way I miss my youth. Down to the marrow of my bones.

The old downtown Y basketball game bears mention now because I wonder if such a gathering could still exist today, in 2020, amid our time of infinite points of division.

Is it possible for a gym in this Valley to draw together human beings so utterly different to play pickup basketball without an argument, a fistfight or a riot breaking out?

If there is such a game, I’d love to hear about it.

Back then, it wasn’t just possible – basketball at lunch was an absolute.

I’d plan my day around it, as would 20 or 30 other guys, men between the ages of 18 and 60-plus, guys who’d played in high school and college, guys who could drain jumpshots from 27 feet and guys who could barely make a layup.

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Friday was the big day, when everyone showed up. Frank, built solid as a hunk of stone, a deadly outside shot who’d played quarterback in college.

Ricky D., the TV cameraman who’d played at Grand Canyon and had unlimited range.

Austin, whose drives to the basket ended one of two ways – with him scoring or him calling a foul because someone had breathed in his direction.

Can you tell maybe I held a grudge?

There was Adrian, slender as a tree branch, his hair often in tight cornrows, his speed and handle with the ball something few could match.

And Ralph, a 20-something, loud, profane, a baller. The last I’d heard, he’d become a boxing ring announcer, which seems like a perfect match of braggadocio and professional skill.

Reporters from the Republic would play, like John the martial artist and Craig in his Oregon Ducks T-shirts.

So would Paul the prosecutor and Bob and Pete, the defense lawyers, and Manny and Michael, a father and son team, and Danny, the Samoan NFL

nose guard, and Jaime, my buddy from Hell’s Kitchen, and a guy everyone – himself included – called Fat Mike.

If it sounds like a random crowd, it was. Which is my point exactly and the beauty of disorganized sports back in the day.

These games weren’t about making a cultural point, which is itself a cultural point: It is possible to connect with other human beings, to get to know them, to play with them and against them, and to learn respect for one another, in settings besides a classroom or work.

So much of what I know about people who look nothing like me came in these unguarded moments, when they quite literally guarded me.

We played. We won and lost. We argued. We sat on the sidelines and waited to have the next. We spoke, we learned.

I lived it myself once, for real, in a gym downtown. I wrote it down so maybe you’d believe I’m not making it up.

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A small “minimarket” and a huge brewer—what could they possibly have in common?

For starters, AJ Minimart on Camelback Road at 58th Avenue and White Claw Seltzer Works at 9601 N. Reems Road both were granted liquor licenses by Glendale City Council at its June 9 meeting.

So AJ Minimart (formerly known as Rafi Minimart) soon will be selling hard seltzer brewed in Glendale.

It’s not quite right next door, as AJ Minimart on the east side of Glendale is about 16 miles from the under-construction White Claw plant — which, according to Google maps, is in Waddell.

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nexation a year ago.

Since 2015, the minimart now known as AJ’s has had two fights/assaults and three reports of theft, according to the Glendale Police Department, which responded to a total of 16 calls to 5828 W. Glendale City Council approved a liquor license for Camelback Road.

Claw, Manistee Ranch’s 71 townhomes and There was no mention White Rovey Park’s 43 homes. (Images courtesy city of Glendale) of how many times police officers went there for power east corner of 53rd and Hayward bars and Red Bull (the new cof- avenues between Northern and Orfee-and-doughnuts for today’s angewood avenues. cops).

The 6-acre property was approved Also at the June 9 meeting, Glen- for 71 residential units. dale City Council quietly approved And city council approved the two housing projects that were part final plat for Rovey Park, on 89th of the consent agenda (meaning they Avenue and Emil Rovey Parkwere not individually discussed). way near Raymond S. Kellis High Council approved a final plat School. from Survey Innovation Group for The 15-acre site was approved for Manistee Ranch, which will be 43 homes with an average lot area apartment/townhomes on the north- of 7,618 square feet.

Restaurants struggling to adjust to ‘the new normal’

BY KATHERINE CAMBERG Glendale Star Staff Writer

Restaurants, perhaps more than any other businesses, have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more than a month, they were only open for takeout or delivery due to state restrictions.

Even now that they are able to serve customers for dining in, restaurants are making changes to adapt to a new reality.

According to the National Restaurant Association, May revenues nationwide were down 50% from two months earlier. The industry has also lost around 4.6 million jobs since the beginning of the pandemic.

In Arizona, restaurants employed over 300,00 people in 2019, 11% of the workforce, before the pandemic started.

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Foster said Pete’s Fish and Chips has implemented new cleaning procedures but has otherwise seen its business continue much as it has for 73 Sipping Sisters is one of the many restaurants struggling with years. the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Submitted photo) Other restaurants, such as Yet some restaurants have been able Desert Rose Pizza & Gastropub in to adjust.

Glendale, made the difficult decision Pete’s Fish and Chips, a local chain to close during the lockdown. with restaurants in Tolleson and GlenSince reopening, business isn’t back dale, has thrived despite the pandem- to normal but there has been support ic. They have drive-thru windows that for local businesses. Desert Rose ownallowed them to stay busy during the er Teresa Outzen said, “We see returnlockdown. After the lockdown was lift- ing customers and new people coming ed, they attracted even more business. in to support us, which is great.”

“As soon as people felt more at ease Gus’ Pizza in Goodyear is another going out, we saw an uptick in busi- example of a local restaurant that has ness,” said Pat Foster, co-owner and stayed in business with the support of

the community.

“With us being around for eight years we have built A strong relationship with the locals. We have the support of the Goodyear area. With COVID-19 we took a big hit. We definitely had our ups and downs,” owner Wrad Ali said.

Gus’ Pizza took time in the shut down to remodel and it will soon introduce an updated menu.

Sipping Sisters Café in Avondale had its grand opening just three days before the shutdown began.

The new venue lost the momentum it would have had from its opening and could no longer sell its food at festivals.

Despite these challenges, Sipping Sisters stayed open.

“We got a lot of local support,” owner Heather Peoples said. “We had people driving all the way from Mesa to give us some support.”

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Phoenix Rescue Mission serves struggling families in Glendale

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Nathan Smith has a mission.

His goal, as the new chief program officer of Phoenix Rescue Mission, is to provide food, water, housing and programs for low-income families and struggling or homeless individuals in the Valley.

“We serve over a 100 household.

They come in for food each day and we give them grocery carts of food five days a week,” said Smith, whose organization serves challenged populations in Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear and Avondale.

The homeless outreach program has various sub-programs, which include “day-labor for individuals living on the streets, case management, housing, and criminal justice diversion,” Smith said.

The Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Glendale Works offers day jobs to homeless individuals who are paid $60 a day for four days a week. These jobs include beautification projects, such as cleaning parks and communities in Glendale.

The program’s Glendale offerings also include Hope for Hunger, which reaches into Peoria.

A graduate of Grand Canyon University and Avondale’s Estrella Mountain Community College, Smith has long been interested in helping the less for-

Nathan Smith, the new chief program officer of Phoenix Rescue Mission, aims “to put a dent in homelessness.” (Photo courtesy Phoenix Rescue Mission)

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He previously worked for Academia Church, Arizona Organizing Project, Mountain View Christian Church and has been with the Phoenix Rescue Mission for over six years.

In 2008, Smith along with a few pastors from his church, went on a mission trip to India. This trip, in which he worked in orphanages and schools in impoverished communities was the source of his passion for helping impoverished people.

“Really from that point I kind of knew that I was going to be spending

the rest of my life working with people like this,” Smith said. “Life was changed forever.”

Out of a sense of purpose, he went back to India five more times.

Back home, he also helps Phoenix Rescue Mission with its bigger, site-based services, like its men’s and women’s residential recovery campuses, which are in the Central City South Phoenix area. This is a short-term, crisis stabilization shelter for people who are experiencing trauma like homelessness or domestic violence.

“From there, they can either go into our recovery program, which is anywhere from two to 24 months long or we place them in another setting if they just need a place to stay for a couple days,” Smith said.

The various cities fund Phoenix Rescue Mission for different purposes. For instance, Peoria officials are particularly interested in diverting homeless individuals away from going in and out of jail.

“The idea is to get them out of this situation because if they got into certain services, they might not be interacting with the justice system so frequently. So the city of Peoria has invested money in our criminal justice diversion program,” Smith said.

Solutions Program gives individuals the tools to have a steady income

and stable housing, through vocational assistance that helps the individual achieve a sustainable income. That is followed by a three-month residential program to develop a re-entry plan and support system to prepare for independent living.

The Phoenix Rescue Mission is also expanding its Transforming Lives Center, a drug and alcohol addiction recovery center at 1801 S. 35th Avenue in West Phoenix.

“We really want to be about getting people financially sustainable and we want to do it in a way that’s collaborative with the community around us rather than us owning it all ourselves,” Smith said.

Phoenix Rescue Mission has programs in Goodyear as well, like the Hope Coach Mobile Outreach. There are four vehicles in this program, one of which is in Goodyear. The mission’s staff or volunteers drive around the Valley and distribute items like food, water and hygiene supplies to various homeless individuals and families.

Nathan Smith summarized what he and his organization hope to do for the West Valley: “The goal of our programs is to put a dent in hunger, to put a dent in homelessness or addiction.”

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meals delivered each week.

Meals of Joy provides meals to residents of Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Sun City/Sun City West and Surprise.

The community is invited to watch the race online to see which ducks come up winners via the Meals of Joy Duck Derby Facebook page. The race will be prerecorded and the public will not be able to view the event live.

The minimum duck purchase price is a two for $10 Duck Duo and other duck packages are available on the Duck Derby GoFundMe page.

The owner of the ticket with the firstplace duck will win $1,000, second place wins $750 and third place wins $500.

Ducks can be purchased at the Duck Derby GoFundMe rebrand.ly/DuckDerbyAZ. (The website was listed incorrectly in a Glendale Star story June 11.)

Meals of Joy, a nonprofit meal delivery service for West Valley seniors in need, is hosting its third annual Duck Derby rubber duck race Thursday, July 2.

In the past, the event has been hosted live, but due to social distancing guidelines, the Duck Derby will take place with a streaming broadcast of the race hosted without spectators.

Meals of Joy has set up a GoFundMe event page where Duck Derby fans can buy their ducks.

The Duck Derby plans to launch 4,000 rubber ducks and the first-place winner will get $1,000.

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The very real possibility of a ‘suddenly’ from up above How are you doing? I think about you all the time. Lately, I have been thinking of what to write for you that would be an encouragement to you in these chaotic times. Today’s article is a historical account of a people who “suddenly” went from the outhouse to the penthouse. Read on!

One of the saddest incidents in the whole Bible is recalled in Psalm 137.

It’s when most of the people of Jerusalem were captured and taken to Babylon. Their prophet forewarned them about this happening. It was going to be a 70-year season of captivity, and nothing was going to change it. They weren’t being punished by God. They were being punished by their own mistakes and miscues. Consequences happen! Remember this truth, God’s not mad at you. God’s mad about you.

Notice the people of Jerusalem’s dirge while in captivity. “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept when we remembered Zion.

Upon the willows in the midst of it, we hung up our harps. How can we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” Ps. 137:1-2, 4. They hung up their harps.

Harps here means a type of their ministry, destiny, purpose or future. They were captives physically, emotionally and intellectually. To them, God was far away and wasn’t returning soon.

I can hear them singing that old song, “Willow Weep for Me.” When you are living in captivity, you feel like you have lost your dream, lost your laugh, lost your joyful shouting

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and lost your testimony. This creates hopelessness and unfruitfulness. When you experience those kinds of losses, it’s like placing a “Kick Me” sign on your back. Today, many people are struggling and have hung their harps in the willows. Let’s change this.

Here’s a truth for you. You don’t change seasons; you adjust to seasons.

When it’s winter and cold, put a coat on. For everything, there is a season.

But, the good news about winter is, spring is on the way. Suddenly, it’s spring, the season has changed, winter is over I like the word “suddenly.” God is the “God of suddenly.” In fact, the word suddenly appears in the Bible 87 times. That doesn’t count words like behold, immediately or unexpectedly, which have the same meaning as suddenly. Suddenly is not just for biblical times or biblical characters. It’s for us too. God is in the “suddenly” business yesterday, today and forever.

The angel “suddenly” appeared to Mary and gave her “sudden” news.

“Suddenly, a great host of angels appeared around the shepherds at Jesus’ birth.” “Suddenly, an angel appeared inside Jesus’ empty tomb.” “Sudden-

ly, Jesus appeared to two men walking on a road called Emmaus.” The Bible says Jesus will “suddenly” return when no one expects it. If you have Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the moment of your death on earth, “suddenly” you are in heaven. When absent from the body, you are present with the Lord.

The Book of Acts has many instances of “suddenly.” “And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind...” Acts 2:2. “as he (Paul) was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground...” Acts 9:3. “Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up.” Acts 12:7.

What happened to those captives in Babylon? Psalm 126 tells us. “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with joyful shouting. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them (the Jerusalemites), and us and we are glad.” The people of other nations were saying, “Look what the Lord has done for His people.

We thought God had forsaken them.

Now we rejoice with them. There is a God!” That’s an uplifting testimony and a win-win for God’s people and the world.

What was suddenly recovered? The same things they “suddenly” lost in Babylon. They regained their dream,

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their laugh, their joyful shout and their testimony to themselves and the nations. They went from the outhouse to the penthouse. Their testimony to the nations was this: Those who sow in tears shall ‘suddenly’ reap with joyful shouting. The Jerusalemites ‘suddenly’ moved from “why me” to “what’s next.”

When the Jerusalemites were on their way to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, they felt like they were in a dream. “Pinch me. Wake me up. Is this real, or is it a dream?” All those years of captivity and boom, “suddenly” they were on their way to Jerusalem.

Please understand that in life, there are seasons. Learn to adjust to which season you’re in and have a correct response to that season. Winter will come and go. However, never forget the possibility of a “suddenly” from God, no matter what the season. “Suddenly” can come “suddenly” to any person, community, race or nation.

Pray for the United States this week.

We need a “suddenly” from God and a “win-win” for everyone in the nation. Like you may, the United States needs to recover its dream, its laughter, its joyful shout and its testimony...so we can say, “Look what the Lord has done!”

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Sports return in phases to PUSD schools

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Some Peoria Unified School District schools have resumed sports practices.

The district’s guidelines, outlined at peoriaunified.org/Page/5441, state the following for daily practices: • Temperature screen and well-check of every athlete by the coaching staff.

• Restricted group size at all locations.

• Social distancing at all times.

• No locker room usage.

• Regular hand-washing breaks.

• Equipment will be sanitized before/ during/after each use.

• Students bring their own personal water bottle.

Phase 1 Phase 1 will be in effect for a minimum of two weeks.

Phase 1, with an emphasis on gradually getting students back to activity, heat acclimatization and conditioning, includes: • Group size 10 inside and outside.

• Individual drills only, no sharing of equipment.

• No contact allowed.

Phase 2 If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks, Phase 2 will begin, with an emphasis on introducing partner activity on a limited basis Phase 2 includes: • Group size 10 inside, 25 outside.

• Partner drills allowed, with regular cleaning of equipment.

• Contact is minimalized, maintaining social distance outside of drill.

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Dane Barthule of Avondale has completed the doctor of pharmacy degree at the College of Pharmacy-Glendale (CPG) of Midwestern University. He participated in several community service projects such as Feed My Starving Children, Habitat for Humanity and Midwestern’s H.O.M.E. program, providing medical services to the homeless.

Cole Carsten Becker of Glendale and Adam Henry Smith of Litchfield Park made the University of Mississippi’s honor roll.

Mary Faulkner of Glendale was one of 46 Central College (Pella,

Iowa) students inducted into the college’s chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.

Alexis Nicole Fulton of Glendale graduated from Clemson University with a Master of Science degree in wildlife and fisheries biology.

The University of Alabama announced John Keller of Glendale received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and Caitlin Yarberry of Peoria who received a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce and business administration.

Zane Butts of Glendale was named to the University of Sioux

If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks during Phase 2, Phase 3 will begin, with an emphasis on phasing in team activity.

Phase 3 includes: • Group size 50 inside and outside.

• Team drills permitted, with regular cleaning of equipment.

• Contact is minimalized, maintaining social distance outside of drill.

Phase 3 If there are no reported COVID-19 occurrences among participants for two weeks during Phase 3, Phase 4 will begin, with an emphasis on phasing in competition.

Phase 4 Phase 4 includes: • Group activity can occur with no size

restrictions.

• Team competition is permissible on a limited basis.

• Contact is minimalized between athletes as much as possible.

CDC guidelines According to the district, “Any program not adhering to guidelines will be shut down for the summer. Trending data could change the guidelines.

“Our plan was created using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NFHS, and AIA recommendations.

Safety of our students is our top priority. This is to be used as a guide for all return to play activity and will be altered based on reported cases outbreaks, and is dependent on further guidance from the state, CDC and district office.”

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Falls (South Dakota) spring dean’s list.

Alyssa Eslick and Benjamin Sterbach, both of Glendale, graduated from the University of San Diego with bachelor’s degrees in business administration.

Taylor Uden of Glendale graduated with a master of sports administration degree from Ohio University.

Kate Van Hassel of Glendale was named to Harding University College of Pharmacy dean’s list.

Aiyana Rouse of Glendale was elected to the student senate at Central College (Pella, Iowa).

Amber Cash of Peoria was named

to the University of Utah’s spring dean’s list.

Olivia Mbugua of Peoria was named to Berea College dean’s list.

Trevor Garner of Peoria made the dean’s list for the spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Shayna Oppenheim was named to Upper Iowa University’s spring dean’s list.

Athena McKtsel of Peoria graduated from Troy University in Alabama.

Shayla Schmidt of Peoria was named to the dean’s list at Jacksonville State University for the spring semester.

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There will be no tearful speeches, no hearty handshakes and congratulatory hugs, no flying caps this year for Peoria Unified School District and Glendale Union High School District grads.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of our graduation ceremonies that were rescheduled to take place June 25, 26 and 27,” said a letter from David Sandoval, the PUSD board president, and Linda Palles Thompson, the PUSD superintendent, to graduates and their families.

“Given the increase in COVID-19 cases, we have determined it is not in the best interest of our students, staff, parents and community to proceed with these events,” said the June 15 letter.

GUHSD, which previously was waiting for input from surveys, announced June 15 it would not have graduation ceremonies.

“Current recommendations for Phase I from local, state and national health agencies do not allow us to have a mass gathering. We are disappointed and saddened that we are not authorized to proceed with a large ceremony at an indoor venue or on our schools’ football fields,” said the GUHSD statement.

Glendale Union has eight high schools in Glendale and Phoenix.

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As there will be no graduations this year, Peoria Unified and Glendale Union district 2020 grads won’t be able to recreate scenes like this, from Cactus High’s 2019 graduation. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

in Glendale and Peoria.

According to Danielle Airey, a PUSD spokeswoman, “Our Leadership Team made the decision after input from the board, parents and of course, the guidance from the Arizona Department of Health Services.”

The state advised against graduations, the letter noted.

“ADHS has released guidance recommending that mass events, specifically graduations, do not take place at this time. We received this guidance at the beginning of June but were hopeful that our state would begin to see a decline in cases. As recently as this morning, we reached out to the

county again to see if the guidance had changed and unfortunately, it has not,” said the letter.

The notice was also signed by Jason Reynolds, the deputy superintendent who will become superintendent when Thompson retires next month, and the eight PUSD high school principals.

“Safety has always been our first priority and we do not feel we can in good conscience proceed with an event that may jeopardize the health and well-being of our graduates, families and staff,” the letter said.

“We are devastated that we will not be able to celebrate our graduates for their achievements in the way we had originally planned and in the way that they deserve. We will remember the Class of 2020 fondly, and we know that they will continue to impact the world with a legacy beyond our current pandemic.”

Mountain Ridge High school in the Deer Valley Unified School District has graduation scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 2.

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June 18, 2020 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: CLINICA MEDICA CONSULTANTS, LLC II The address of the registered office is: PO BOX 5805, PEORIA, AZ, 85385, The name of the Statutory Agent is: Carlos Arellano 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 Carlos Arellano, PO BOX 5805, PEORIA, AZ, 85385, MEMBER Jorge Luis Arellano, PO BOX 5113, PEORIA, AZ, 85385 Published Glendale Star, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 / 30928 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: BG INSURANCE SOLUTIONS 2, PLLC II The address of the registered office is: 1027 E PRINCETON AVE, GILBERT, AZ 85234, The name of the Statutory Agent is: Galen P Gallegos 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: MANAGERS Barbara Jean Gallegos, 1027 E Princeton Ave, GILBERT, AZ, 85234 Published Glendale Star, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 / 30908 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: QUICK SERVE RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 23035 N 22nd Way, PHOENIX, AZ, 85024, 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: MANAGERS Samuel Burk Forsythe and Polly Kay Forsythe 23035 N 22nd Way Phoenix, AZ 85024 Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 25, July 2, 2020 / 31223

NOTICE OF BID NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. 20-44 VENDOR SELF SERVICE BID NO. 42000050 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WILL RECEIVE BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE FOLLOWING: POLICE UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT THE BID DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S VENDOR SELF-SERVICE HOME PAGE AT: HTTPS://GLENDALEAZVENDORS.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/VBIDS/SEA RCHRESULTS.ASPX BIDDER MUST BE REGISTERED AS A VENDOR TO ACCESS THE BID AND SUBMIT THEIR BID. REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK LOCATED AT: HTTPS://GLENDALEAZVENDORS.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/DEFAULT.A SPX EACH BID SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. EACH BID SHALL BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE VENDOR SELF SERVICE PORTAL ON OR BEFORE 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, JULY 14, 2020. THE CITY OF GLENDALE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. CITY OF GLENDALE BY: KEVIN R. PHELPS CITY MANAGER PUBLISH: THE GLENDALE STAR - PUBLISHING DATE JUNE 18, 2020. / 31257

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To request a Proposal by E-mail, U.S.P.S. Mail, or to Pick-up a copy, contact Northern Arizona University Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management at the above address and phone number. To download a copy from the Internet access https://nau.edu/Contracting-Purchasing-Services/Purchasing/ NAU-Bid-Board/ The Arizona Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive or declare to waive irregularities in any Offer, or to withhold the award for any reason it shall determine and also reserves the right to hold any or all Offers for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the opening thereof. No Offeror shall withdraw their Offer during this ninety (90) day period.

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NOTICE OF SALE CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale auctions surplus City property on a biweekly basis at Sierra Auctions and City Vehicles monthly at Westerns Sales Management. For further information, visit the Sierra Auction website www.sierraauction.com Published The Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31255

ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. O20-37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING CASH AND APPROPRIATION BALANCE TRANSFERS BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 20192020 BUDGET. WHEREAS, the Glendale City Charter, Article VI, Sec. 11, authorizes the City Council, by ordinance, to transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion of such balance from one office, department or agency to another; and WHEREAS, Glendale Resolution No. 5038 authorizes the City Council to approve cash transfers between funds in the last three months of the fiscal year. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the following cash and appropriation balance transfers in the adopted Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget are authorized: (See Exhibit A attached and incorporated by this reference) PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk w e b p a g e a t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index.

The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com. Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31259

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a street light pole at 5702 N 47TH AVE, GLENDALE, AZ 85301. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-8984866 regarding site PHX66_057. 6/18, 6/25/2020 CNS-3370780# GLENDALE STAR NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS The Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University, is soliciting sealed Proposals from qualified firms or individuals for the purpose of selecting a firm or individual interested in providing Space and Event Management System Reference P20DW003 for Northern Arizona University. Offers shall be delivered no later than 2:00 P.M., Arizona Time, July 23, 2020 to the office of the Vice President of Procurement on the campus of Northern Arizona University, 545 E. Pine Knoll Drive, Building 98B, PO Box 4124, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011, (928) 523-4557.

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RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-63 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANT (GRANT ID 60252051), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500.00, FROM WALMART FOR GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM PROGRAM EXPENSES ON BEHALF OF THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Glendale hereby accepts the Local Community Grant (Grant ID 60252051), for Glendale Police Department Community Action Team program expenses, in the approximate amount of $500.00, funded by Walmart. SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of Glendale authorizes expenditure of the grant award for Glendale Police Department Community Action Team program expenses. SECTION 3. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to execute any and all documents necessary for the acceptance and expenditure of the grant award on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31260 RESOLUTION NO. R20-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 214 FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AT COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that an Intergovernmental Agreement with Tolleson Union High School District No. 214 be entered into for the assignment of one police officer at Copper Canyon High School during the 2020-2021 school year, plus one month of summer school in June 2021 if required, to aid in reducing crime on the school campus through education, positive interaction, and enforcement, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2.

That the City Manager or designee and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver said agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31261

RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN IN TER GOVER N M EN TAL AGR EEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX (FAIN NO. AZ-2020-015-00) FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDING FOR TRANSIT OPERATING EXPENSES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix (FAIN No. AZ-2020-015-00) for acceptance and expenditure of FTA passthrough grant funding for transit operating expenses, be entered into, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale.

SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute, file and deliver said Agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31262

RESOLUTION NO. R20-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, PROPOSES A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND EPCOR WATER ARIZONA, INC. TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the proposed Franchise Agreement between the City of Glendale and EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. is hereby referred to the qualified electors of the City of Glendale for their approval or rejection at the next general election: (See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.) PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager EXHIBIT A PROPOSITION Franchise Agreement between the City of Glendale and EPCOR Water Arizona Inc., an Arizona Corporation. This Franchise Agreement, if approved, shall be granted to EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. by the City of Glendale to construct, maintain and operate a Water and Wastewater utility system within City limits. Shall the proposed Franchise Agreement, as published and submitted to the qualified electorate, be granted to EPCOR Water Arizona Inc., an Arizona corporation, to construct, maintain and operate a water and wastewater utility in the City of Glendale, Arizona, and future annexations? DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY A “YES” vote will allow the City of Glendale to enter into the Franchise Agreement with EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. to operate a Water & Wastewater utility within the City of Glendale. A “NO” vote will deny the City of Glendale the authority to enter into the Franchise Agreement.

Published: Glendale Star, June 28, 2020 / 31263

ERTIES WITHIN THE LOOP 303 CORRIDOR; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVEDCLASSIFIEDS

BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Glendale and ALLEN RANCHES, LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder's Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31264

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RESOLUTION NO. R20-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORI- ZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN RANCHES, LLC TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE LOOP 303 CORRIDOR; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Glendale and ALLEN RANCHES, LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of GlORDINANCE NO.3.O20-36 ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF endale.

SECTION That theAN City Clerk MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING isGLENDALE, directed to forward the Pre-AnnexaTHE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, tion Development Agreement for recordSTATE ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER ing to theOF Maricopa County Recorder's 4, SECTION 9-471, ARIZONAAND REVISED Office.

PASSED, ADOPTED AP- STATUTES AND ITS AMENDMENTS, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER PROVED by the Mayor TERRITORY and Council of OF NORTHERN AVENUE AND NORTH the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, 107TH AVENUE OF THE CITY OF GL10 ACRES AND TO BE KNOWN AS ENDALE CONSISTING OF2020.

APPROXIMATELY Arizona, this 9th day of June [Jerry AREA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR P.ANNEXATION Weiers] Mayor JerryNO. P. 206: Weiers ATAN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, TIFIED COPY OF APPROVED THE ORDINANCE. City Clerk (SEAL) AS TOWHEREAS, the City of Glendale on March 17, 2020, filed in the Maricopa County Recorder’s office a blank petition requesting anFORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. nexation and setting REVIEWED forth a description Bailey, City Attorney BY: and an accurate map of all the exterior of theKevin territory boundaries [Kevin R. Phelps] R. located Phelps,within City the City to be annexed; WHEREAS, after filing the blank petition, the City of Glendale Manager Published: Glendale Star, held a public hearing on April 14, 2020, to discuss the annexation proposal.

The public hearing was held in accordance with apJune 18, 2020 / 31264 plicable state law; WHEREAS, signatures on petitions filed for annexation were not obtained for a waiting period of thirty (30) days after the filing of the blank petition; WHEREAS, within one year after the last day of the thirty (30) day waiting period, a petition in writing was circulated and signed by the owners of one-half or more in value of the real and personal property and more than one-half of the persons owning real and personal property that would be subject to taxation by the City of Glendale in the event of annexation, as shown b the last assessment of the property, and filed in the Maricopa County Recorder’s office; WHEREAS, no alterations increasing or reducing the territory sought to be annexed were made after the petition was signed by a property owner; WHEREAS, all information contained in the filings, the notices, the petition, tax and property rolls and other matters regarding a proposed or final annexation were made available by the Clerk of the City of Glendale for public inspection during regular business hours; WHEREAS, a zoning classification which permits densities and uses no greater than those permitted by the county immediately prior to annexation will be applied by the City of Glendale to the annexation area; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Arizona desire to comply with the petition and extend and increase the corporate limits of the City of Glendale to include such territory. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the following described territory is annexed to the City of Glendale and that the present corporate limits are extended and increased to include the following described territory contiguous to the present City limits of Glendale: (See Exhibit “A” attached and incorporated by this reference.)

SECTION 2. That the City of Glendale zoning classification of A-1 (Agricultural) is applied to the territory described in Exhibit “A” in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes Sec. 9-471(L) and that the effective date of this classification is the same as the effective date of this annexation ordinance. SECTION 3. That a copy of this ordinance, together with an accurate map of the territory annexed to the City of Glendale by this ordinance, certified by the Mayor and Council of Glendale, is immediately filed and recorded in the office of the Maricopa County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona and that a copy of this ordinance is provided to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Arizona. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale.

They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk webpage at http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index. The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com Published: Glendale Star, June 28, 2020 / 31258

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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the schedules contained in Exhibit A to this resolution are adopted for the purpose as set forth in the final budget for the City of Glendale for the fiscal year 20202021. SECTION 2. That the Council will set the property tax levy on June 23, 2020. SECTION 3. That upon the recommendation by the City Manager and with the approval of the City Council, expenditures may be made from the appropriation for contingencies. SECTION 4.

That money from any fund may be used for any and all of these appropriations, except monies specifically restricted by federal and state law, or the Glendale City Charter and ordinances. SECTION 5. That all sums contained in the final budget estimated expenditures are considered as specific appropriation and authority for the expenditures, as provided in the final budget, the laws of the United States Government, the State of Arizona, and the charter and ordinances of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk w e b p a g e a t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index.

The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com. Published: Glendale Star, June 18, 2020 / 31265

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RESOLUTION NO. R20-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE AMOUNTS REQUIRED FOR THE PUBLIC EXPENSE FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, SETTING FORTH THE REVENUE AND THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY DIRECT PROPERTY TAXATION AND ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL’S FINANCIAL POLICIES. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the laws of the United States, the State of Arizona and the charter and ordinances of the City of Glendale, the Glendale City Council must adopt a final budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021; and WHEREAS, the tentative budget has been advertised in the City’s newspaper of record; and WHEREAS, the tentative budget was approved by the Glendale City Council on May 26, 2020, by Resolution No. R20-62; and WHEREAS, it appears that the sums to be raised by taxation, as specified in the tentative budget, do not in the aggregate exceed that amount for primary property taxes as computed in A.R.S. § 4217051(A). BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the schedules contained in Exhibit A to this resolution are adopted for the purpose as set forth in the final budget for the City of Glendale for the fiscal year 20202021. SECTION 2. That the Council will set the property tax levy on June 23, 2020. SECTION 3. That upon the recommendation by the City Manager and with the approval of the City Council, expenditures may be made from the appropriation for contingencies. SECTION 4.

That money from any fund may be used for any and all of these appropriations, except monies specifically restricted by federal and state law, or the Glendale City Charter and ordinances.

SECTION Truth in Taxation Hearing 5. That all sums contained in the final Notice of Tax Increase budget estimated expenditures are considered as specific appropriation and authority for the expenditures, as provided In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statin the final budget, the laws of the United States Government, the State of Ariutes, Cartwright School District is notifying its property zona, and the charter and ordinances of taxpayers of Cartwright School District’s intention to the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTEDraise AND its APPROVED the Mayortaxes over the current level to primarybyproperty and Council of the City of Glendale, pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Governing Board hasMayor the authority to increase property Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. The Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TOSchool FORM: [Michael D. is proposing an increase in its Cartwright District Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney primary property tax levy of $300,000.

REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of The amount proposed above will cause Cartwright School the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a taxes on a $100,000 home to District’s primary property searchable format on the City Clerk be $167.7170. Withouta the tax increase, the total taxes w e b p a g e t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index. that would be owed would have been $157.5071.

The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com.

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levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.

All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 1, 2020 at 5:00PM at 5220 W Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85031 – Governing Board Room.

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the date of August 5, 2020, at the hour of 5:00 p.m., as the deadline to submit arguments "for" and "against" the authorization to issue the bonds. (D) That the Clerk of the City is hereby authorized to request arguments "for" and "against" the subject matter of the Election by providing the notice in the form and by the means provided in the form attached hereto and marked Exhibit "B" (hereinafter referred to as the "Request for Arguments"). The Clerk of the City is authorized to revise the form of notice hereto as necessary to comply with all applicable laws. SECTION 4. That the Informational Pamphlet shall contain the information required by Section 35-454, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended, and a sample of the Official Ballot and shall be in a form the Clerk of the City deems acceptable. SECTION 5. That in order to comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, the following materials pertaining to the Election shall be translated into Spanish and mailed or distributed in each instance where mailing or distributing of such materials is required, to-wit: Request for Arguments, Informational Pamphlet, Official Ballot, Absentee/Early Voting Materials and Voting Instructions. SECTION 6. (A) That the Election shall be held, conducted and canvassed in conformity with the provisions of the general election laws of the State of Arizona, except as otherwise provided by law, and only such persons shall be permitted to vote at the Election who are qualified electors of the City. (B) That the precincts and polling places shall be those utilized by the County for the general election to be held concurrently with the Election. The City Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to take all actions, including entering into a contract with the County Recorder of the County to enter into an agreement with the Elections Department of the County to conduct the Election for the City. The City Clerk of the City shall coordinate with the Elections Department of the County to designate a location for purposes of replacing ballots that have been lost, spoiled, destroyed or not received by the elector. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is intended that the Election be conducted using the same procedures as those utilized for the concurrent general election, including if applicable, using a mail-only ballot if so authorized and determined by the Elections Department of the County. (C) That all expenditures as may be necessary to order, notice, hold and administer the Election are hereby authorized, which expenditures shall be paid from current operating funds of the City. (D) That the Clerk of the City is hereby authorized to take all necessary action to facilitate the Election. SECTION 7. (A) That the official returns from the Election shall be made to the Mayor and Council of the City within twenty (20) days from the date of the Election and the Election shall be canvassed and the results thereof certified by the Mayor and Council of the City at a meeting to be held within twenty (20) days after the date of the Election, as provided by law.

(B) That the Mayor and Council of the City shall file and record in the office of the County Recorder of the County a certificate disclosing with respect to the Election the purpose of the Election, the total number of votes cast and the total number of votes for and against creating the indebtedness and stating whether or not the indebtedness is ordered in each case. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 9th day of June, 2020.

[Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk w e b p a g e a t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index.

The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com.

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The Glendale Star RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, IN AND FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA, TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF QUESTIONS OF SELLING AND ISSUING BONDS PAYABLE FROM SECONDARY (AD VALOREM) PROPERTY TAXES. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Arizona (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), determine that certain, future capital needs of the City can be financed best through the issuance and sale of bonds of the City, the debt service with respect to which shall be paid through the levy of secondary (ad valorem) property taxes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 35-452, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended, the Mayor and Council of the City must order an election to determine whether such indebtedness shall be authorized (hereinafter referred to as the “Election”).

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. (A). That the Election, in and for the City, be and the same is hereby ordered and called to be held on November 3, 2020, at which time there shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the City questions relating to authorizing the sale and issuance of bonds of the City in the aggregate principal amounts and for the purposes set forth in the official ballot for the Election (hereinafter referred to as the “Official Ballot”).

(B). That if a question passes at the Election, the aggregate principal amount of the bonds to be authorized at the Election with respect to such question shall be the applicable amount set forth in the Official Ballot; the maximum rate of interest to be paid thereon shall be not more than eight percent (8%) per annum; the minimum and the maximum number of years bonds of any issue or series authorized at the Election may run from their date shall be five (5) years and twenty-five (25) years, the purposes for which the money derived from the sale of the bonds will be expended shall be as more fully set forth in the Official Ballot; the City currently has no outstanding general obligation debt chargeable against the 6% limit and $114,867,000 in outstanding general obligation debt, including principal and allocable unamortized premium, chargeable against the 20% limit and the constitutional debt limit of the City is $384,352,836 being 26% of the limited assessed cash value of the City (which debt limit based on an estimated value provided by the assessor of Maricopa County, Arizona (hereinafter referred to as the "County") for 2020) SECTION 2. That the Official Ballot shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. SECTION 3. (A).

That notice of the Election shall be given by mailing an informational pamphlet (hereinafter referred to as the "Informational Pamphlet") to each household with the City that contains a registered voter not less than thirty-five (35) days before the date of the election. (B). That the Informational Pamphlet shall be prepared by the Clerk of the City, and the Clerk of the City is hereby author-ized and directed to cause the Informational Pamphlet to be provided as and under the circumstances described herein in the form she deems acceptable. The Clerk of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit, within thirty (30) days after the date of the Election, a copy of the Informational Pamphlet to the Arizona Department of Revenue. (C). That, pursuant to Section 35-454, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended, the City hereby sets the date of August 5, 2020, at the hour of 5:00 p.m., as the deadline to submit arguments "for" and "against" the authorization to issue the bonds. (D) That the Clerk of the City is hereby authorized to request arguments "for" and "against" the subject matter of the Election by providing the notice in the form and by the means provided in the form attached hereto and marked Exhibit "B" (hereinafter referred to as the "Request for Arguments"). The Clerk of the City is authorized to revise the form of notice hereto as necessary to comply with all applicable laws. SECTION 4. That the

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REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE DISTRICT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020

SOLICITUD DE ARGUMENTOS A FAVOR Y EN CONTRA DE LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS DEL DISTRITO A CONSIDERACIÓN DE LOS VOTANTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO NÚM. 11 DE PEORIA DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA, EN UNA ELECCIÓN QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL 3 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2020

Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Board of Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”) on May 28, 2020 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 3, 2020 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an informational pamphlet. Such pamphlet is to include arguments for and against the authorization of the issuance of bonds payable from a secondary, ad valorem property tax by the District to be considered at the Election. (The text of the question to be considered at the Election is included in the Resolution which is available by request to the undersigned at Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona, 6330 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona 85306.) Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, before 5:00 p.m., Arizona time on August 7, 2020. If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the Superintendent of the District at (623) 486-6000. /s/ Linda Palles Thompson Superintendent, Peoria Unified School District No. 11 of Maricopa County, Arizona Published: Glendale Star/Peoria Times, June 11, 18, 2020 / 31215

Conforme a una resolución adoptada por el Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el “Distrito”) el 28 de mayo de 2020 (la “Resolución”), se ordenó y se convocó a una elección especial en y para el Distrito que se llevará a cabo el 3 de noviembre de 2020 (la “Elección”). Se dará aviso de la Elección enviando un folleto informativo por correo. Dicho folleto incluirá argumentos a favor y en contra de la autorización de la emisión de bonos pagaderos de un impuesto secundario de propiedades ad valem del Distrito a considerarse en la Elección.

(El texto de la pregunta que se considerrá en la Elección se incluye en la Resolución la cual está disponible mediante solicitud del firmante en el Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, 6330 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, Arizona 85306.) A cualquier persona interesada en presentar alguno de dichos argumentos se le solicita por la presente suministrar el mismo a County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, antes de las 5:00 p.m., hora de Arizona del 7 de agosto de 2020. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta sobre la presente, por favor comuníquese con el Superintendente del Distrito al (623) 486-6000. /f/ Linda Palles Thompson Superintendente, Distrito Escolar Unificado Núm. 11 de Peoria del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona Published: Glendale Star/Peoria Times, June 11, 18, 2020 / 31216

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American — 623-237-4008 Bicentennial North — 623-237-4009 Bicentennial South — 623-237-4012 Glenn F. Burton — 623-237-4007 Challenger — 623-237-4011 Coyote Ridge — 623-237-4015 Desert Garden — 623-237-4014 Desert Spirit — 623-237-4016 Discovery — 623-237-4013 Horizon — 623-237-4010 Isaac E. Imes — 623-237-4002 William C. Jack — 623-237-4005 Landmark — 623-237-4001 Don Mensendick — 623-237-4006 Melvin E. Sine — 623-237-4004 Harold W. Smith — 623-237-4003

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When you register your child, you will need to bring the following: • Birth certificate or other reliable proof of the child’s identity and age, including baptismal certificate, a refuge card, passport, and an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a copy of the birth certificate • Current immunization record • Withdraw form and/or address of previous school (if applicable)

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