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Mayor Weiers elected for another term BY ERIN BRASSEY

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At the Aug. 4 elections, Glendale citizens voted to keep their current representatives for another term. Mayor Jerry Weiers won with 18,245 votes, and his opponent, Michelle Robertson, trailed not too far behind but was defeated with 15,896 votes. Weiers ended with 53% of the total votes. “I’m very, very happy with the results. I worked very, very hard trying to represent the city,” Weiers said. He has been Glendale mayor for eight years. He also served as the representative for District 12 in the Arizona House of Representatives for eight years prior to that. Councilwoman Joyce Clark will also

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serve another term and won with 2,536 votes, which came to 58% of the total votes. The remaining 42% went to her opponent, Bryce Alexander, who landed 1,807 votes. “I feel very thankful to those who voted for me and who had enough faith in me to reelect me for another term,” Clark said. She has served as the Yucca District representative for 20 years. Her first term was in 1992, and she has taken periodic breaks. Councilmen Ray Malnar and Ian Hugh SEE WEIERS PAGE 3

Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, left, was elected for another term with 18,245 votes. He has been the mayor for eight years. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale) Polls, above, were mostly quiet due to the option for mail-in balloting. (Glendale Star photo by Pablo Robles)

Muscato, Lesko moving on to November election BY ERIN BRASSEY

95,726 votes, as she ran unopposed, but she still feels grateful Voters chose the final Conto be moving on to the general gressional candidates Aug. 4 for election. the November elections. “I thank God and the voters In the 8th Congressional Disfor the overwhelming support I trict, the winners of the primary received from the voters,” she were Democrat Michael Muscasaid. “It has been the honor of to and Republican Debbie Lesa lifetime to represent the West ko, the incumbent. and North valleys in Congress, Muscato became the Demoand I hope to be given that privcratic candidate after winning ilege again.” with 32,892 votes, which was Lesko has served in pub53% of the vote. His opponent lic office for the past 11 years. Debbie Lesko Michael Muscato Robert “Bob” Olsen was the She started in Arizona’s state runner-up with 19,218 votes taking up “The nomination—knowing they sup- House of Representatives for six years, 31% of the vote, and Bob Musselwhite port who I am and what I’ve stood for and then served in the state Senate for three came in third with 15% of the vote totaling what they’ve raised—it means a lot.” years and has spent the last two years in 8,990 votes. Moscato has never been elected for of- the U.S. House of Representatives. Lesko Moscato said he is “honored” to receive fice, but he was the 2016 Democratic nom- originally joined the U.S. House of Repthe nomination from the district in which inee for State Senate District 22. resentatives after filling a vacant seat in he was born and raised. Lesko received 100% of the votes with SEE ELECTION PAGE 3

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received 100% of the vote for their districts, as they ran unopposed. Malnar had 6,606 votes, and Hugh received 3,890 votes. Hugh commented on his time serving under Weiers and said he looks forward to four more years. “We have been able to transform Glendale from the second-worst city in the nation into a thriving, successful city,” Hugh said. Hugh has been the Cactus District representative since 2012. He also previously served on the council from 1986 to 1991. Malnar has served the Sahuaro District for five years. Clark and Weiers said they are happy with how the council runs and they do not plan to make any major changes to their work. “I’m just going to work harder and smarter,” Clark said. Weiers said he is not changing his work ethic and he thinks the city is on a good track, but he can see places where mild improvements could be helpful. He said his transparency has been criticized throughout his campaign, and this is something he would like to fix. He wants to “make it even easier for people to find that information.” However, he also said the information people seek has always been available. Weiers shared his goals moving forward. “The No. 1 goal right now is doing everything we can as a city to try to keep our citizens and our visitors safe,” he said. “COVID-19 has really, truly created some incredible challenges.” He will continue to focus on economic development and work well with surrounding cities in their partnerships. “Just making certain that Glendale— being a big 800-pound gorilla in the West Valley—never loses sight that we are a partnership,” he said. Clark hopes to see Heroes Park completed, city code revised, and parks maintenance and upgrades. In the end, Weiers said, “The public has spoken. … The majority of our citizens seem to be happy with the direction the city is going, so we’re not changing the course we’re going. We might make some course corrections, but we’re not going to change the course that we’re on.”

May 2018 before being voted in to a full term in November 2018. Moving forward, Lesko said she plans to continue her support for freedom, the military and law enforcement, whereas Muscato said he will focus on immigration reform, health care and education. Both candidates feel good about their chances for November. Lesko said, “I’m feeling confident going into the general election and will continue to work hard to earn my constituents’ vote. Serving, helping and meeting with my constituents is my No. 1 priority. People in our district know that I have been involved in our community for years. … People know that I care.” Muscato explained he has seen a lot of support from all sides—including Democrats, independents and Republicans—but he knows there are still people to reach. “We’re going to focus on outreach to the independent voters who are tired of both political parties, and we’re going to reach out to the Republican voters who are disenfranchised from the lack of representation or the misrepresentation from the current administration and my opponent,” he said. Muscato said he thinks Lesko has not been doing the job of serving the people. “She’s been in office now for more than a decade as an Arizona representative,” he said. “Things have not

gotten better and gotten worse in a lot of aspects, so it’s time to replace the person in office with someone who’s going to do the work.” Moreover, he said, “The job of Congress is to actually do the job. It is not to be a campaign member for the president’s reelection campaign; it is not to talk about everything and anything but what’s happening here in the district.” Muscato continued that people should not count him out of this race, because he is here for the people. “I am here to represent everyone— Republicans, independents and Democrats—whereas my opponent has made it very clear that she dismisses the Democrats and the Democratic Party and she dismisses anyone who doesn’t agree with the White House administration,” he said. Lesko said she focuses on the Republican Party’s goals because that’s what Arizonans want. “Republicans, like myself, believe in protecting our personal freedoms,” she said. “At the end of the day, Arizonans want smaller government, lower taxes, increased economic opportunity and communities that are safe. That’s what the Republican Party stands for and what I will continue to support.” Voters can decide who they would like to see represent them in Congress for the next two years on Nov. 3. All results are preliminary, and the winners won’t formally be announced until the county finalizes the election.

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CVS expands rapid COVID-19 testing in Glendale BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF CVS Health launched free rapid COVID-19 testing at 6030 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale, as part of the company’s focus on increasing community access to testing. CVS pharmacists and pharmacy employees will staff the testing operation. “I am proud to continue to work with CVS Health to increase access to testing in particularly underserved communities in Arizona and my district, which is still experiencing disproportionately high positivity rates,” Congressman Ruben Gallego said. “This new free, rapid community testing site will help build on the progress we have made to ensure everyone has access to life-saving services that will keep

themselves, their families and their community safe.” Testing by appointment only began Aug. 7. Patients will need to preregister by calling 602-212-4981 to schedule a time slot for testing. The testing site does not require a personal vehicle, and results will be provided on the spot. Testing will be provided at no cost to patients. To be eligible, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to age guidelines. “As we continue to see a surge of infections in regions throughout the country, we’re expanding testing in areas of greatest need,” said Dr. Garth Graham, vice president, community health and chief community health of-

ficer, CVS Health. “Our work with local organizations like Valle del Sol and Mercy Care to raise awareness about testing is part of our comprehensive strategy to increase community access to testing to help stop the spread of COVID-19.” CVS Health will work with Valle del Sol, a nonprofit organization delivering culturally relevant integrated health care and diverse leadership development in the Phoenix area, to raise awareness about the availability of testing in the metro Phoenix area. “Valle del Sol is excited to collaborate with CVS Health to help ensure that the Phoenix metro area has access to free COVID-19 testing at a location with easy access and availability,” said

zo Arizona Heart Hospital, a satellite of the Arrowhead Campus. Abrazo Arrowhead landed in the top five Phoenix metro area hospitals, according to U.S. News. Ratings in procedures and conditions focus on typical Medicare patients and eligibility is based on the number of patients treated. Rankings were generated by evaluating data in a variety of medical specialties and procedures for nearly 5,000 hospitals across the U.S. Serving Glendale, Peoria and the Northwest Valley since 1988, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is a teaching hospital. It is home to Abrazo’s General Surgery Residency and Internal Medicine Residency programs, which help bring new physicians to the community. “This recognition is a reflection of the remarkable work by our employees and physicians on behalf of our patients,” Elisco said.

BY GLENDALE STAR to our citizens and the STAFF impact those innovations Glendale has hired have on business develFeroz Merchhiya as its opment.” new chief information “This is an exciting officer. time to be joining the city Merchhiya has 22 years of Glendale as it continof experience working in ues to invest in and purtraditional and emerging sue new processes, systechnology industries. tems and innovations,” Most recently he Merchhiya said. “As worked for KAYGEN, a residents, employees, Southern California probusinesses and visitors fessional services firm. Feroz Merchhiya is the city’s continue to increase their new chief information officer. And he provided securi- (Photo courtesy city of Glendale) digital interactions with ty consulting services for local governments, the LA Metro, the largest transit authority responsibilities of the IT department in the nation. have never been more important. I am In his new position, Merchhiya will excited to begin working with a great be directly responsible for the city’s team of professionals that I know is strategic use of technology operations dedicated and motivated to continuous to improve processes, capture data an- learning and innovations.” alytics and enhance services. Merchhiya has a Bachelor of Science “Mr. Merchhiya is an accomplished degree in microbiology and a Master performance-driven technology lead- of Arts degree in economics from the er who is fully prepared to lead our University of Karachi. He is certified organization as CIO,” Glendale City in advanced project management from Manager Kevin Phelps said. “He clear- Stanford University. ly understands the important role IT Merchhiya joined the city Monday, plays in delivering seamless services Aug. 3.

Abrazo Arrowhead named ‘Best Hospital’ BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Abrazo Arrowhead Campus and its satellite, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, are included in Best Hospitals 2020-21 list released recently by U.S. News and World Report. Abrazo Health Chief Executive Officer Brian Elisco said the honor “validates the incredible work by physicians and staff that we see everyday in our hospitals. This year has been especially challenging as we navigate through the coronavirus pandemic. “We continue to invest in our ability to provide the highest level of care for the Glendale community and provide innovative cardiovascular care for the entire state of Arizona.” Abrazo Arrowhead Campus earned high-performing rankings for five adult procedures and conditions: • Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. • Congestive heart failure. • Colon cancer surgery. • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). • Hip replacement. The evaluation of Abrazo Arrowhead Campus also includes data from Abra-

Carmen Heredia, CEO of Valle del Sol. “We will be providing wraparound services for individuals being tested by CVS Health, including insurance enrollment and follow-up care for medical and behavioral health services.” The new testing site is also supported in part by Mercy Care, a not-for-profit Medicaid managed care health plan in Arizona. “Mercy Care is working to confront health disparities in our communities through health equity and community intervention,” Mercy Care CEO Lorry Bottrill said. “This collaboration to increase access to COVID-19 testing supports these efforts allowing Mercy Care to impact the health and well-being of our communities.”

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Domestic violence shelters seek donations BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF New Life Center, one of the largest domestic violence shelters in the country, is asking the community for donations needed to help survivors and their children. The center not only provides emergency shelter from victims escaping domestic abuse but also gives them any and all necessities completely free of charge. This includes clothes, shoes, toiletries, luggage, bedding and more. The West Valley-based organization seeks the following: • School supplies—backpacks, pens, paper, notebooks, etc. • Summer clothes for children. • Women’s shoes. • Brooms. • Buckets. • Mops. • Mattress covers. • Window curtains. • Liquid hand soap.

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Glendale Fire Department goes virtual for inspections BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF With over 300 care homes operating in the city, the Glendale Fire Department Fire Prevention division has created a virtual option for owners to have annual inspections. All care homes, assisted living and nursing home facilities require inspections annually to keep their licenses current. “As we all know, these types of facilities have been overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients,” said Ashley Losch, a fire department spokeswoman. “Fire Prevention recognized the risks for both inspectors and residents. So back in March they developed a virtual inspection option. This keeps everyone safer and lessens exposures while still getting the inspections completed on time.” She noted in-person inspections typically take 30-45 minutes. “But with the virtual inspections they have cut the

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All care homes, assisted living and nursing home facilities require inspections annually to keep their licenses current. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)

time to 10-15 minutes,” Losch said. Inspectors send a list of necessary items to the facility prior to their scheduled inspection, which helps the owner be more prepared, she noted. “The inspector will then reach out to them via FaceTime or Skype. The own-

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tems, approve signage and ensure exit plans are properly displayed. “Less than 20 facilities have taken part in the program, but inspectors are hoping by spreading the word more will participate,” Losch said. “Fire Prevention is currently allowing 30-day extensions for those who are close to their expiration date. However, due to the large number of facilities in Glendale, they are encouraging owners to schedule their inspections well before their expiration date.” For more information, call 623-9303626.

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Legislature looks at governor’s emergency powers BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Some lawmakers say it’s time to revisit Arizona laws that give the governor broad powers in cases of emergency. Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, wants a constitutional amendment sent to the ballot to require governors to get the “advice and consent’’ of the legislature within a certain period—perhaps 14 days—of declaring an emergency. He said the state’s chief executive would need to provide lawmakers with “evidence that an emergency exists.’’ Rep. Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, said she’s not willing to wait to have voters consider constitutional restraints on the power of the governor. She wants a special session of the legislature this fall to reconsider the powers that were given to governors, some specifically in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, doesn’t see the need for such a rush. But she, too, thinks that once this crisis is over that legislators need to consider exactly how much unilateral power they have given governors. But House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, a Democrat who represents parts of the West Valley, said voters elected Doug Ducey to do a job and that they—and lawmakers—should give him the latitude to do what he thinks is necessary. In each case, those interviewed by Capitol Media Services say this has nothing to do with Ducey, the emergency he declared in March, and the ways he has exercised those powers over everything from what businesses can be open to when people need to stay at home. “We obviously respect the tough position that the governor is in,’’ Fann said. “It’s kind of a no-win situation for him.’’ But in some ways it is about Ducey since he is the one who declared the emergency. Fann said that, with the knowledge now of how all that works, that requires a new look at those laws and how they fit into the constitutional balance of power that’s supposed to exist between the executive and legislative branches

of government. “They probably thought it would be 30, 60 days,’’ she said of those who crafted the laws. And the thinking, Fann said, probably was based on the idea that it’s not easy to call lawmakers into special session to approve specific acts giving the governor special powers. “But I seriously do not think that this was intended to go on for three, five, six months,’’ she said. Ducey, for his part, isn’t interested in any limit on either the breadth or the length of his powers. Daniel Scarpinato, his chief of staff, said what’s happening now with COVID-19 shows the law is working the way it was designed. “The virus is widespread and its spreading and the numbers are increasing,’’ he said. “So to have a date certain of when it would end would be really irresponsible because this is going to go on for some time,’’ Scarpinato said. “There’ll be additional public health decisions that need to be made.’’ What that also means is that, under current law, Ducey’s power to make those without legislative input continues as long as he wants. So what would be wrong with a requirement for the governor, after some period of time, to go to the legislature, explain the situation and seek permission to keep the emergency in place? “Our perspective would be that the way to determine whether a public health emergency should continue would be based on public health, the recommendation of public health (officials) and the facts on the ground’’ Scarpinato said. “In this case, the crisis is escalating, the cases are growing.’’ Finchem, however, said Ducey’s stated goals in declaring the emergency appear to have morphed. “It was to flatten the curve on hospitalization,’’ he said, spreading out over a longer period of time the number of people who got the disease to prevent overwhelming health care facilities. “It was not to flatten the goal on transmission,’’ Finchem continued. “Well, now we’ve moved the goalposts.’’ And that, he said, is where constitutionally required legislative oversight

would fit in. Scarpinato said that confuses two separate issues: the declaration of emergency, which was issued first, and then the stay-at-home order, which he said was aimed at slowing the spread. Finchem, however, said he still believes that, at some point, the governor should have to come to the legislature, explain the decision to declare an emergency and, potentially more significant, detail exactly what metrics he is using to determine when that declaration— and the expanded powers the governor assumes—is no longer necessary. And, absent legislative blessing, the emergency declaration would cease. With Ducey showing no interest in calling a special session on the issue, Townsend pointed out that lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol with a two-thirds vote of each chamber. That, however, would require at least some Democrats to go along with the Republican majority. For the time being, though, Fernan-

dez sees no reason to act. “I really do trust that someone elected to that office should know when to use that and when not to use those powers,’’ she said. In fact, Fernandez said, she doesn’t believe that Ducey has used those powers enough to deal with the current pandemic “as well as he could.’’ “But I feel comfortable knowing that he could,’’ she said. This isn’t the first time questions have been raised about the latitude given to the governor. That 2002 law, crafted in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, gave the chief executive broad new powers to order medical examinations and isolate and quarantine people without getting court approval. And it even empowered the governor to use the National Guard to enforce those orders. Only 10 lawmakers voted against the plan, including House Minority Whip Robert Blendu, R-Litchfield Park. He said the governor already has broad emergency powers.

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Fry’s donates $50,000 to help feed college students BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Fry’s Food Stores donated $50,000 to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCCDF) to address the urgent food needs of students struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation is part of Fry’s parent company Kroger’s Zero Hunger/Zero Waste social impact plan to end hunger and eliminate waste. “These funds will provide students access to fresh, nutritious food, al-

lowing them to focus on their education,” said Monica Garnes, president of Fry’s Food Stores. “Fry’s is committed to serving our communities and is honored to partner with the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation to help ensure no student goes hungry.” The district includes Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, and Glendale Community College. Since closing college campuses in

March, the Maricopa County Community Colleges District has transitioned to drive-thru food pantries at all 10 campuses. The Fry’s donation will help fund an additional 20,000 meals through these drive-thru pantry sites as well as support the distribution of e-grocery store gift cards to students struggling with food insecurity during this challenging time. “Closing our campus has created

a hardship for thousands of Maricopa Community College students, now without access to campus food pantries. Many of these students face an extreme need due to lost wages from reduced hours or job loss,” said Brian Spicker, interim president and CEO of Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. “This grant will immediately and directly benefit struggling students to help keep food on the table so they can focus on their education.”

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session of controlled substances and other nonviolent offenses that meet eligibility criteria. Administered through SAGE Counseling, the new program combines the former Drug Diversion Program and Felony Pre-Trial Intervention Program. Its aim is to present a more vigorous treatment option that addresses specific underlying behaviors.

Placement and treatment in the program is distinctive for each individual; curriculum, dosage (hours per week) and program intensity vary per individual, explained Stephen Grams, executive director of SAGE Counseling. “It’s a very individualized program, based on the initial assessment,” Grams said. He said the program’s goal is to reduce recidivism by rehabilitating each individual offender through treating their unique underlying problems with cognitive behavioral intervention and skill development. Although this program is not mandatory for individuals facing prosecution, over 1,300 have been processed through the new Felony Diversion Program from May to June of this year. The program was initially planned to start in April but was delayed until May because of the stay-at-home orders. Depending on the individual’s risk to reoffend, they are placed into one of six “tracks.” These “tracks” include provisions like drug screenings and relapse prevention programs. According to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, “each track provides a unique evidence-based curriculum, with consideration for the appropriate intensity and duration based upon risk level and specific requirements for successful completion.” The program length is 10-12 sessions, once a week for low-risk offenders; 2034 sessions, twice a week for moderate risk; 25 sessions, twice a week for moderate to very-high risk; and 50 sessions

for high- to very-high-risk offenders. The charges are then dropped for offenders who successfully complete the program, though prosecution will be reinstated for unsuccessful offenders. The COVID-19 pandemic considerably affected the program, Grams explained. “First, it delayed the whole start, and that was primarily because the courts did not want to have face-to-face, in-person court hearings,” Grams said. “And in the traditional setup, the diversion was offered or accepted partly through that court process, so when they weren’t doing face to face, they just put all referrals for all the diversion programs we have on hold.” The Attorney’s Office offers eight different diversion programs, with SAGE administering four of them. Grams, who has been working with the criminal justice populations in 1985 and was a psychotherapist in a maximum security prison in Pittsburgh, founded SAGE in 1998. “Diversion is a really smart public policy,” Grams said. “It really helps the community to get people out of the criminal justice system much quicker; it gives them treatment that helps them avoid getting in trouble again. It’s very cost effective, and it increases public safety.” Headquartered in Mesa, SAGE has offices around the Valley, including a Glendale branch. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Glendale office is not open. For more information, visit sagecounseling.net.

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Arizona dairy farms pivot from restaurants to food banks BY SARADON RABOIN Cronkite News

Thousands of gallons of wasted milk. Unpredictable, zigzagging prices. Abrupt dips and surges in demand. The past four months have been a roller coaster for West Valley and Arizona dairy farms, as the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the way some of their biggest clients did business. The ride isn’t over yet: Arizona is a COVID-19 hotspot, meaning impacts on school and restaurant operations— and their dairy needs—remain uncertain. Food banks find themselves overwhelmed with community demand, yet some struggle to safely store and distribute the flood of milk being donated. And beyond Arizona’s borders, foreign dairy markets continue to evolve. “In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Keith Murfield, chief executive officer of United Dairymen of Arizona. The market value for dairy products made in Arizona exceeds $762 million and is one of the top five agricultural commodities for the state, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority. School and restaurant closures hit industry hard. The majority of dairy products—such as butter, cheese, sour cream and fluid milk—don’t go to grocery stores. They end up at restaurants and schools, according to Tammy Baker, general manager of Arizona Milk Producers, a nonprofit that promotes and supports the state’s dairy producers. That demand disappeared in a matter of days after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, as state officials shut down spaces where large groups tend to gather to slow the spread of the virus. Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order March 16 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks. He later extended the closure through the rest of the

In 46 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.” – Keith Murfield

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Food banks struggle to keep up with dairy donations

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2019-20 school year. In July, he ordered in-person school reopenings pushed back to Aug. 17. Ducey ordered restaurants to halt dine-in service on March 19. Baker said restaurants that shifted to takeout and delivery used, at best, half the dairy they’d used before. Farmers were stuck with thousands of gallons of milk and nowhere to send it, said Jim Boyle, manager of Casa Grande Dairy Co., which has 3,400 cows on 1,100 acres in Pinal County. The lack of demand forced farmers to limit their production, which is not an easy feat in the spring months, when cows naturally produce more milk. For nearly two weeks, Boyle said, farmers dumped thousands of gallons of milk. “We dumped a lot of milk and by-product down digesters and lagoons and things like that,” Murﬁeld said. These digesters can convert ﬂuid milk into different products, such as

gas and electricity, according to Murﬁeld. To adjust production, some farms changed what they fed their cows, switched from milking three times a day to just two, or allowed their cows to dry up early. In May, Arizona began easing restrictions related to the pandemic, and restaurants restarted limited dine-in service. Little by little, restaurant demand for dairy products started coming back, Baker said, but it was still lower than normal. Since school has been out, Arizona Milk Producers has focused on giving more dairy products to schools around the state free of charge, Baker said. “We’ve been spending a lot of time working with school food service directors that now have summer feeding programs going and alternative programs so those kids can get the food they need,” he said.

Arizona Milk Producers started looking at other consumers of dairy products to give products to. One of its bigger targets: food banks, which have seen an increase in patrons and demand, according to Angie Rodgers, CEO of the Arizona Food Bank Network. Once the economic pain of the pandemic took hold, some larger food banks that normally saw 700 or 800 people a day were seeing up to 2,000 people, Rodgers said, while smaller food banks run by churches or community centers saw at least double their demand. “I do think that (dairy) is a valuable and wanted commodity by consumers,” she said. Rodgers said food banks are now receiving “a signiﬁcant amount” of milk and other dairy products through local farms and the federal government. But ensuring those larger quantities make it safely to everyone who needs them comes with its own set of obstacles. “The handling, the short shelf life, how it needs to be stored at certain temperatures, how quickly it needs to be distributed is a challenge … for all food banks,” she said. Smaller food banks, especially those in rural areas, don’t necessarily have the refrigeration capacity needed to store the inﬂux of dairy products, she said. To combat this problem, the Arizona Food Bank Network issued about $1.4 million in infrastructure grants to help pay for new refrigerators, electricity bills and mileage reimbursement for volunteers who will deliver the milk across the state, Rodgers said.

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More actions, not apologies needed in today’s world BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

I’ve never been much for apologies. Let me give you an example. A few years back, while negotiating the fee for my services with a potential client, we had several spirited discussions about the value of public relations. He had a number in mind which we can call “x.” I, too, had a number in mind, which we can call “1.3x.” Our exchanges continued over emails and phone calls, with the two of us never getting remotely close to striking a deal. In our last call, this titan of business told me, “It’s a shame we’re both so focused on Jewing each other that we won’t end up working together.” My response to that point, and his accompanying slur, is unfit for this fine family publication. We have never spoken again. I thought about Mr. Company Pres-

ident this week while reading multiple news items concerning public apologies made by everyone from Hollywood celebrities to religious leaders to politicians to businesses. Lately, apologies seem to have become as trendy as Porsches, Lululemon workout clothes and those hideous Louis Vuitton handbags—everybody simply has to have one. Some examples from the past few days: “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds issued a public apology for his 2012 marriage ceremony to actress Blake Lively, which occurred at a former South Carolina slave plantation. As Reynolds explained to Fast Company magazine, “What we saw at the time was a wedding venue on Pinterest. What we saw after was a place built upon devastating tragedy.” I’m not sure about the statute of limitations on offensive wedding venues,

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but eight years might be pushing it. Also, if Reynolds is busy apologizing, how about one for making that truly crappy “Green Lantern” ﬂick? Meanwhile, Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of ultra-evangelical Liberty University, apologized for posting a quickly deleted Instagram picture of himself with his pants unzipped, belly protruding and his arm around an unidentified young woman sporting unzipped microshorts. The image, apparently taken during a yacht party, drew criticism for appearing to ﬂy in the face of Liberty’s commitment to abstinence and prim Christian behavior. Said Falwell: “I’ve apologized to everybody. And I’ve promised my kids I’m going to try to be a good boy from here on out.” Such oozing sincerity kind of makes you feel warm inside, no? Speaking of feeling warm all over, there’s German carmaker Audi. It apologized this week for an advertisement featuring a young girl in a summer dress and sunglasses leaning on an Audi RS4 while eating a banana. The tagline? “Let your heart beat faster—in every aspect.”

To critics of the ad, the image seemed too sexual or too suggestive or too … something. Audi tweeted out an apology, saying the ad was meant to show “that even for the weakest traffic participants, it is possible to relaxingly lean on the RS technology. That was a mistake! Audi never intended to hurt anyone’s feelings. We sincerely apologize for this insensitive image and ensure that it will not be used in future.” Let the internal investigation into who chose the fruit for that ad commence. Each of these apologies fails for me—as too late, too dumb or too over the top for something that wasn’t clearly offensive in the first place. That’s the big problem with apologies: They’re easy to do wrong because they consist of words. As most of our mothers taught us, it’s actions that matter most in this life—what we do as opposed to what we say. Walk the walk, as the cliche goes. Few things are cheaper than talk— with the possible exception of that jacka-- I’m glad I never took as a client. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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nothing to do with Glen Lakes, It appears that very few, if any, GlenREADERS’ VIEWPOINTS were their passage emphasizes the desire of dale residents actually support the devel-

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Editor: “Whereas the immediate operation of the provisions of this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the city of Glendale, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, adoption and approval by the mayor and council of the city of Glendale, and it is hereby exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Arizona.” This is the last paragraph of Ordinance 1090, which was passed, adopted and approved by the mayor and council of the city of Glendale on Aug. 28, 1979. In 1979, saving Glen Lakes was “declared an emergency,” and the mayor and council decided title to and possession of it be acquired by the city by donation, purchase, or under the power of eminent domain for the purpose of establishing a “public park for a golf course.” Let me

read that again from the minutes of the Aug. 28, 1979, Glendale City Council meeting. A public park for a golf course. In a separate but relevant action, in November of 1999, the residents of Glendale passed General Obligation Bond Proposition No. 10 in the principal amount of $53 million. The purpose of this bond was “Planning and acquiring land and interests therein for preservation of open space, planning, acquiring, and constructing multi-use trails and linear parks, including but not limited to lighted walkways, play areas, benches, amphitheater, artwork, fountains, landscaping and equestrian trails and acquiring land and interests therein as may be needed for such facilities and purposes.” In that same election, Glendale residents also passed Proposition No. 7 in the amount of $57.2 million for parks and recreation and Proposition No. 1 in the amount of $18.2 million for “cultural facility and preservation of historic properties.” Although the 1999 propositions

Glendale residents to maintain, support and fund open space, parks and historic properties, all three of which Glen Lakes is considered. The residents of Glendale, and prior city councils and mayors, clearly valued their open space and parks. Long before the times of social distancing, and certainly now during, residents turn to the outdoors to connect with their surroundings and neighbors. Indeed, parks and open space speak to the quality of life in a community. To fill in the open space of Glen Lakes, for it to become anything other than public-use outdoor space is a betrayal to those residents past and present, those councils and the community itself. And, to the property owners who have invested their lives and finances to live in the shadows of its 50-year-old trees. Public comment periods at council and planning meetings have seen resident after resident come forward against the development of the Glen Lakes parcel, and community meetings have been filled with residents angry and upset.

opment of the Glen Lakes parcel, aside from the elected officials leading the charge. Glen Lakes is not currently an eyesore dirt lot waiting to fulfill its potential. It is a beautiful habitat of grass, trees and wildlife that is an integral part of the fabric of the Barrel District and of Glendale itself. A beautiful landscape cut off from its community by chain-link fencing, at a time that it could be filled with neighbors and community. I understand the planning commission recommendation is just that. A recommendation to the city council and mayor. It is my hope that the planning commission (and ultimately the mayor and city council) will consider recommending the entire parcel of Glen Lakes be kept under the land-use designation of Parks and Open Space, to be preserved and reimagined for future use, to become once again the open space Glendale residents want, need and deserve. Because once it is lost, it will be gone forever. Lisa Baker Glendale

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New PUSD superintendent brings experience, enthusiasm BY ERIN BRASSEY

tion and support he garcareer in 1997. During nered from the district his time, he served in Though he started overseeing a dis- staff and community many roles, including trict with over 37,000 students and has been “overwhelmassistant superintenmore than 4,000 staff in the middle of a ing.” dent of leadership and pandemic, Dr. Jason Reynolds is confiReynolds is originalsecondary instruction, dent in the work he and his team plan ly from Newton, Iowa, director of curriculum to do. and now lives in Phoeand instruction, princiHe said as the new Peoria Unified nix with his wife and pal, assistant principal School District superintendent, he two kids. and teacher. wants to use his leadership to keep the He said he is very “I’ve had those expestudents’ best interests at heart with ev- excited to take on this riences that allow me ery decision. new role in the district to have those conversa“It’s about making sure that we are and feels like his past tions and provide leadfocused on students,” he said. “Making work has prepared him ership and guidance Dr. Jason Reynolds is the new susure that we are focused on learning for the superintendent perintendent of the Peoria Unified and work with the team School District, which serves more and that the decisions we make keep job. in a way that will prothat at the forefront.” Reynolds has been in than 30,000 students in Glendale vide outstanding learnand Peoria. (Glendale Star file photo) He has had six months to prepare, education for 23 years ing experiences for the as the PUSD governing board named after earning his Bachelor of Arts de- students,” Reynolds said. Reynolds as the replacement for Linda gree in English from Central College With that as a main goal, Reynolds Palles Thompson, who retired July 1. and master’s and doctorate degrees in explained he and the rest of the disAccording to records provided to The education from Northern Arizona Uni- trict’s first additional goal is to successGlendale Star, Reynolds’ base salary versity. fully reopen the schools either with rewill be $205,000. He is eligible for perHe said his past leadership in schools mote learning or in person. formance-based incentives of up to 5% and classrooms has allowed him to He said a pandemic is not the ideal and $600 per month for car expenses. “think globally” and consider the com- way he thought about beginning his The district has elementary and high munity and district as a whole whether new job as superintendent, but that has schools in Glendale and Peoria. they are dealing with facilities, opera- not shaded his high hopes for the disThompson’s retirement announce- tions, curriculum or classroom instruc- trict. ment led to a national search. Reyn- tion. “I am completely confident in the olds was selected over superintendents Before joining PUSD in 2019, he had leadership that we have in our schools from Michigan, New Mexico and Utah worked in the Paradise Valley Unified and in our district,” Reynolds said. school districts. He said the apprecia- School District since the start of his “The leadership that we have at the teacher level, at our support staff level and bringing everyone together to Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning make sure that we put the very best plan in place to address this challenge.”

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Reynolds has a busy plate on his ﬁrst year as superintendent. First, he must watch over an unprecedented fall semester, which will see the district return to school online, as Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered classrooms may not reopen until Aug. 17. There will be a PUSD bond and maintenance and operations override on the ballot in the fall, he noted.

The district is also focusing on “providing and engaging in rigorous learning environments” as well as honoring the diversity in the community. This team is incredible. I’m really excited about the future of Peoria Unified School District.” – Dr. Jason Reynolds

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“We do all of that by making sure that when we make decisions, we do so in a process where our entire community feels as though they have a voice, whether you are a student, a parent, a teacher, a staff member, administrator, community member,” he said. Reynolds explained he does not see a need for changes in the district. But with his newfound leadership, he wants to continue Peoria’s “long tradition” of focusing on the children in the district before anything else. The district is “a really special place with a unique feeling of family,” he said. This atmosphere is created by the employees, families, students and community members. He has learned a lot in the past year working under Thompson, he said. He said his predecessor always worked with “a perspective of what is best for children”—an ideal that he shares. “Having an opportunity to work with her this past year really reinforces that and creates that foundation for leadership,” Reynolds said. He said he cherishes the opportunity to be the next superintendent and looks forward to all of the work he and his team will do. “This team is incredible. The community is incredible,” Reynolds said. “I’m really excited about the future of Peoria Uniﬁed School District.”

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Glendale teen in Bank of America intern program BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A Glendale teen is one of five Valley students picked by Bank of America for its annual Student Leaders program. Only because of the pandemic, the paid summer internship program is being run virtually, as it provides the students experience in leadership, civic engagement and workforce skills in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley. Ashley Paz, a Bioscience High School grad this year who is planning to start her freshman year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, said the program is rewarding, though she misses the in-person experience. “Having these virtual meetings are amazing, but that physical connection and bond while listening to these people’s stories or hearing their life’s work makes me miss the chance of being able to participate in person,” Paz said. Paz just finished a project at the Metro Phoenix Boys and Girls Clubs “where we would find and create a method of storybanking for the community.” “In the process, we meet with mentors and learn from many influential individuals on their work,” she said. When she applied for the Bank of America program in January, she anticipated an in-person experience but is nonetheless “more than happy to know

Ashley Paz, a Bioscience High School grad, is one of five Valley students picked by Bank of America for its annual Student Leaders program. (Photo courtesy Ashley Paz)

Bank of America put so much effort into keeping this opportunity for me and my peers to help out the community.” She said she applied for the program “because I was interested in spending my last summer before college doing something meaningful.” “I had planned on applying for an internship for the summer and this seemed more than perfect, as it involved community engagement, learning experience, and a very generous stipend at the end of it,” added Paz, who was senior class president at Bioscience High School.

“I worked very hard creating and funding unique and meaningful events for my class,” she said. “This also means I played an officer role in my student government meetings as well, working hard for school wide events and outreach.” The work with the Boys and Girls Clubs came as a natural extension of her extracurricular activities as well. “Outside of school, I loved working with students as much as I could. After school on Mondays through Wednesday, I would facilitate, create and teach STEM curriculum to sixth to eighth graders at a Title I school to inspire young women and other minorities in the field of STEM,” Paz explained. “On Fridays and Saturdays, I interned at the Arizona Science Center, where I would teach junior high students how to use the makerspace to change their communities. This meant I taught classes on tools like laser engraver, wood shop and soldering, along with interpersonal skills like mentorship, problem solving and communication.” Paz intends on studying industrial engineering and management in college—which made her a perfect fit for the Bank of America leader program. The internship pays $5,000 to those selected for the program, which is geared toward making sure students

can enter adulthood with job-ready skills. “Now more than ever, as we collectively navigate the challenges we face in our communities, Bank of America remains committed to supporting young adults of all backgrounds by connecting them to jobs, skills building and leadership development,” said Benito Almanza, Arizona market president for the bank. “Creating opportunities for our youth to gain skills and build a network is a powerful investment in the future of our community.” The ﬁve Valley interns will join 300 others from across the country for a dialogue on the role of citizenship and how cross-sector collaboration creates community impact. The virtual program, “Young America Together at Home,” will be delivered by the Close Up Foundation and include discussions about ﬁnding one’s voice in order to affect change and address pressing policy issues, such as the economy, health care, the environment and immigration. In addition to Student Leaders, Bank of America is connecting approximately 3,000 young adults nationwide to paid summer jobs through various programs—such as its Financial Center Intern Program, which is providing 15 Phoenix students paid summer jobs.

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ever, she wanted a Clifford, so here is the deal we made. “Her daddy and I were not going to buy the Clifford for her, but we suggested to her that she could go through her stuffed animals and pick out the ones she doesn’t play with anymore. Since we were going to have a yard sale soon, she could have her very own table and sell her stuffed animals to make money to buy Clifford. “She did a great job! She asked people if they wanted to buy a stuffed animal. On her own, she walked up to one lady and asked, ‘Would you like to buy a stuffed animal for your child? We have one for boys.’ She said that because most of her stuffed animals were pink or more girl looking. She would take their money and say, ‘Thank you.’ When I prompted

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occasion, Jesus’ disciples tried to stop children from coming to Jesus because he was so busy. Here’s a bible account of what Jesus thought about children in Matthew 19:13-15. “One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: ‘Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these.’ After laying hands on them, he left.” Think about it. The ﬁrst person to recognize Jesus was an unborn child. We know that unborn child as John the Baptist. Perhaps Jesus returned the recognition to the masses of children overlooked in the madness of those times. Don’t forget your children. Don’t shoo them off as those well-meaning disciples did. Fyodor Dostoevsky says, “The soul is healed by being with children.” It’s like “ReJu-Ven-A-Tion!” Here are some illuminating quotes about children that are good mental food for us. “History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.” Nelson Mandela. “It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men (or woman).” Fredrick Douglass. “Adults are just outdated children.” Dr. Seuss. “Children will listen to you after they feel listened to.” Jane Nelson. Let’s close with this ﬁnal thought: “Children are not only innocent and curious but also optimistic and joyful and essentially happy. They are, in short, everything adults wish they could be.” Carolyn Haywood. 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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST AND ESTATE OF JAMES DEAN HARRIS NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of James Dean Harris as follows: 1. James Dean Harris died on June 11, 2020. No probate proceeding is pending or anticipated. 2. Nancy A. Harris is the Trustee of the Harris Living Trust dated July 7, 2004 . 3. Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 14-6103 and 14-3801, all persons having claims against the Trust or Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred . 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Nancy A. Harris, Trustee , of the Harris Living Trust, c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-112, 85028 DA TED this 6th day of August, 2020. /s/ Lisa Keylon, Attorney for the Trustee. Published: Glendale Star, Aug. 13, 21, 28, 2020 / 32478

NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, to hear the following: PALERMO REPLAT – GPA20-08 / ZON20-13 / PP20-05: A request by Taylor C. Earl, on behalf of Earl and Curley, P.C., representing First American Title Insurance Company TR8666, for approval of a General Plan Amendment from LDR-2.5 (Low Density Residential / 2.5 units/acre)

LIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, to hear the following: PALERMO REPLAT – GPA20-08 / ZON20-13 / PP20-05: A request by Taylor C. Earl, on behalf of Earl and Curley, P.C., representing First American Title Insurance Company TR8666, for approval of a General Plan Amendment from LDR-2.5 (Low Density Residential / 2.5 units/acre) to MDR-5.0 (Medium Density Residential (5 units/acre); a zone change from R1-10 PRD (Residential Single Family – Planned Residential Development / 10,000 square foot minimum lot size) to R1-6 PRD (Residential Single Family Planned Residential Development, 6,000 square foot lot minimum); and a Preliminary Plat for a 45-lot subdivision to be known as Palermo. Approval of these requests would enable a re-plat of the existing 27-lot Northern Place Subdivision, recorded in 2013. The site is located at the southeast corner of Northern and 87th Avenues; in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager (623) 930-2597. MODERN RIDGE ESTATES PRD / PRELIMINARY PLAT - ZON20-07 / PP20-01: A request by Zachary Pebler on behalf of Zachary A. Pebler, PLLC, representing owner Cornel and Livia Mateu, for a zone change request from A-1 (Agricultural) and SR-30 (Suburban Residential) to SR-17 PRD for 3.79 acres; and approval of a Preliminary Plat for a 6-lot residential subdivision on the same property. The site is located along the west side of 53rd Avenue, roughly 500 feet south of Beardsley Road; and is in the Cholla District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager (623) 930-2597. NORTHERN CROSSING PAD - ZON20-01: A request by Bill Cantieri on behalf of Piazza Restaurant Development, representing owner Westar Development LLC; for a Zone Change request from RU-43 (Rural/Residential) to PAD (Planned Area Development) in order to enable the development of a commercial and lodging facility on 3.55 acres. The site is located along the south side of Northern Avenue, just east of the Loop 101; and is in the Yucca District (pending annexation). Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager (623)9302597. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona , between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available o n l i n e a t https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearing impaired persons should call (623) 930-2197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: August 13, 2020 The Glendale Star/ 32450

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CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, to hear the following: VILLAGE AT THUNDERBIRD PRELIMINARY PLAT – PP20-03: A request by Heather Davenport, on behalf of Woodside Homes Sales, AZ, LLC, representing Thunderbird School of Global Management, for approval of a Preliminary Plat on approximately 58.9 acres for a 212-lot Subdivision to be known as Village at Thunderbird. The site is located between 55th Avenue and 59th Avenue, approximately 600 feet south of Greenway Road; in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager. TREVINO-GLEN LAKES PRELIMINARY PLAT – PP2004: A request by HilgartWilson, LLC, on behalf of Homes By Towne, for approval of a Preliminary Plat on approximately 42.8 acres for a 173-lot Subdivision to be known as Trevino at Glen Lakes. The site is located at the northeast corner of 55th Avenue and Northern Avenue (5450 W Northern Avenue) in the Barrel

Thunderbird. The site is located between 55th Avenue and 59th Avenue, approximately 600 feet south of Greenway Road; in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager. TREVINO-GLEN LAKES PRELIMINARY PLAT – PP2004: A request by HilgartWilson, LLC, on behalf of Homes By Towne, for approval of a Preliminary Plat on approximately 42.8 acres for a 173-lot Subdivision to be known as Trevino at Glen Lakes. The site is located at the northeast corner of 55th Avenue and Northern Avenue (5450 W Northern Avenue) in the Barrel District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available online at https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearing impaired persons should call (623) 930-2197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: August 13, 2020 The Glendale Star / 32457

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ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 20-45 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SARIVAL AVENUE AND MARYLAND AVENUE FROM A-1 (AGRICULTURAL) TO PAD (PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT) FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “WEST 303 CROSSING,” AMENDING THE ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND ORDERING THAT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE IS RECORDED WHEREAS, the City of Glendale Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 4, 2020, in zoning case ZON19-14 in the manner prescribed by law for the purpose of amending a prior action associated with the rezoning of property located the Northeast corner of Sarival Avenue and Maryland Avenue. The requested amendment would revise Stipulation 4 of Ordinance O20-11, adopted January 28, 2020. WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such public hearing was given in the time, form, substance and manner provided by law, including publication of such notice in The Glendale Star on May 14, 2020 and WHEREAS, the City has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the city before adopting this zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale Planning Commission recommended to the mayor and the council the amendment as described above and the mayor and the council desire to accept such recommendation. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That ZON19-14 and O2011, associated with the prior rezoning of property located at the Northeast corner of Sarival Avenue and Maryland Avenue, more accurately described in Exhibit A to this ordinance, are amended. SECTION 2. That the amendment is as follows: 1. Dedication of additional right-of-way on Sarival Avenue to provide a total halfstreet width of fifty feet (55’) shall be made before building permits are issued for any development on the property. 2. Dedication requirements for Alsup Avenue shall be in conformance with Maricopa County Department of Transportation requirements and shall be made before building permits are issued for any development on the property 3. All halfstreet improvements on Sarival Avenue adjacent to the site must be completed with the development of the property. Required improvements standards are determined by the City of Glendale Design Guidelines for Site Development and Infrastructure Construction. 4. Public access easements shall be recorded for the Maryland Avenue (private roadway) alignment by way of the Final Plat. Improvements to Ocotillo and Maryland shall include streetlights. A five (5) foot wide sidewalk shall also be included

tion requirements and shall be made before building permits are issued for any development on the property 3. All halfstreet improvements on Sarival Avenue adjacent to the site must be completed with the development of the property. Required improvements standards are determined by the City of Glendale Design Guidelines for Site Development and Infrastructure Construction. 4. Public access easements shall be recorded for the Maryland Avenue (private roadway) alignment by way of the Final Plat. Improvements to Ocotillo and Maryland shall include streetlights. A five (5) foot wide sidewalk shall also be included along the south side of Maryland Avenue. 5. All Development shall be in conformance with the PAD dated November 12, 2019. 6. Design Review approval is required for all site development. SECTION 3. The City of Glendale Zoning Map is amended by this ordinance to reflect the change in districts referred to and the property described in Section 1 above. SECTION 4. This Ordinance becomes effective at the time and in the manner prescribed by law. SECTION 5. The City Clerk is instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance 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 23rd 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 . Glendale Star – Publication Aug 13, 2020 / 32452

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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: Glendale Star, Aug. 13, 2020 / 32449

PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: CRISMAT LLC. II The address of the registered office is: 3620 E MCDOWELL RD, APT 236, PHOENIX, AZ, 85008, The name of the Statutory Agent is:ROGER MERCIER 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/MANAGER: OSBEL HERNANDEZ CHACON, 3620 E MCDOWELL RD, APT 236, PHOENIX, AZ, 85008 Published Glendale Star, Aug 6, 13, 20 2020 / 32114 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: APN TRANSPORT LLC. II The address of the registered office is: 8516 W WILLOW AVE, PEORIA, AZ, 85381 The name of the Statutory Agent is:ROGER MERCIER 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 ARMANDO PACHECO, 8516 W WILLOW AVE, PEORIA, AZ, 85381 Published Glendale Star, Aug 6, 13, 20 2020 / 32111

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon the City easement at 6529 W. Ocotillo. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this easement since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its August 25th, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Informathe Glendale can be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATtion the specific City of toGlendale City area Counat websites www.glendcil will hold a public hearing on Augustfound 25, 2020, at 5:30such p.m. as in the Glaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, endale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, Arizona, to dis- and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal cuss a proposed annexation to the Citydescription, of Glendale.aerial The graphic area of the andproother inposed annexation is within the area shown on theabout mapthe below and generformation property is available ally described as: for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, 85301. GlREEMS RANCH ANNEXATION AN-220: A request byArizona Brian Greatendale P.A. Star –representing Publication Aug 13th and house, on behalf of Burch & Cracchiolo, Reems Aug 20th, 2020/ 32451

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Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available online at https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 930-2808 or dfigueroa@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearing impaired persons should call (623) 930-2197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: August 13, 2020 The Glendale Star / 32453

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon the City easement at 6529 W. Ocotillo. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this easement since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its August 25th, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Glendale Star – Publication Aug 13th and Aug 20th, 2020/ 32451

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The Glendale Star

7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301

(623) 237-7100

August 13, 2020

www.gesd40.org

Social Emotional Tip of the Week Social Emotional Learning When Distance Learning in the Home Learning from home can be challenging, but one way to create normalcy is by setting expectations. Setting expectations can reduce anxiety and increase the probability of success. With realistic and consistent expectations, you will have reference points to review with your child letting them know how successful they are at meeting the expectations.

Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent

GESD’s Commitment to Social and Emotional Learning Every Day At Glendale Elementary School District (GESD), our teaching philosophy is in alignment with the idea of teaching to the whole-child. In addition to providing quality instruction, beginning this school year teachers and staff will engage students in social and emotional learning each day for 20 minutes. GESD realizes and understands that before students can be ready to learn, they must first be in a state of mind where they feel safe, comfortable, and ultimately in a supportive environment. This new initiative will add another layer of skills that will help foster students to be effective communicators, establish and sustain positive relationships, and to be compassionate and caring adults. The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), is the leading organization for researching and providing evidenced based practices. CASEL defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as, “the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.” GESD staff will utilize CASEL’s Five SEL Competencies to drive SEL instruction. The five competencies include Self -Awareness, Self-Management, Social-Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. GESD is committed to ensuring students flourish into socially responsible leaders. Along with the classroom teachers, each school’s Social Emotional Learning Specialist (SELS), the newly added counselors and social workers will support students, families and staff with SEL. You can learn more about CASEL and the Five SEL Competencies at https://casel.org/core-competencies/.