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Police DV sweep nets 15 arrests

BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Associate Editor

The day started perfectly for Jeremy Hatcher.

Last Wednesday, he took a walk from his Glendale home to a convenience store and bought an Arizona Lottery Scratcher ticket.

Returning home, he scratched the ticket and saw he won.

Minutes later, his name came up on another lottery: The Glendale Police Department’s annual Domestic Violence Warrant Round-Up. Hatcher answered a knock on the door.

“Are you Jeremy Hatcher?” asked Det. Brian Draper.

“No,” Hatcher said. “That’s my brother.”

Draper wasn’t buying the story, especially as the man who answered the door had a cleft chin, just like in the mugshot and description for Jeremy Hatcher.

“Show me identification,” Draper said.

Jeremy Hatcher slammed the door shut and disappeared from Draper’s view.

Hatcher ran to the back of the house and jumped out a first-floor window. He was about to jump over the back fence — and saw the sun glinting off the bald head of Maricopa County Probation Officer Duane Aul, Draper’s partner for the day. Hatcher ran to the side fence—another cop.

So Hatcher jumped back in the window and hid in a closet. Meanwhile, Hatcher’s double-amputee father had crawled over to

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Already in the day, Draper had been back up for a DV suspect who ran from the police. This one would not get away.

Within an hour, Hatcher went from winning the lottery to standing in a holding cell of the Glendale City Jail.

This wasn’t his first rodeo. Hatcher, 42, was relieved to know he would be able to stay in the Glendale Jail, famous among regulars for its burritos.

“I just don’t want to go to the Fourth Avenue Jail,” Hatcher said. “This place is the (expletive) Ritz-Carlton, compared to Fourth Avenue.”

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Where he would end up remained to be seen, as the city of Surprise also had a warrant for Hatcher, who failed to follow court orders on harassment and threats charges.

The Glendale Police picked him up on a domestic violence charge. He allegedly attempted to assault his father.

“I threw a bottle at the wall - it went over my dad’s shoulder,” Hatcher said.

“It really wasn’t domestic violence.”

Even so, he admitted if he would have gone to court-mandated classes, this day would have gone better for him.

If he had it to do over again, he said, “I would definitely go to classes.”

His advice for others: “If you have a warrant, take care of it before you get arrested.”

Hatcher felt the hard steel of Glendale Police Departments handcuffs snapping on his wrists at least a half-dozen times.

He was a heavy equipment mechanic living fine, until a back injury led him to pain pills and addiction.

That doesn’t surprise Draper, a detective who specializes in domestic violence cases. “Drugs are almost always involved” in domestic violence crimes, Draper said. “Drugs and alcohol.”

Glendale Police place a high emphasis on domestic violence cases, not solely because October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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of Sabrina Harvel. Nydra McCloe, Harvel’s mother, said her daughter had recently moved to the Goodyear area.

“She’s doing really good,” McCloe told the officers. She said her daughter had recently completed a substance abuse program and was focused on raising her own daughter.

After receiving permission, Draper and Aul searched the small trailer. Finding it empty, Draper advised McCloe to tell her daughter to contact Glendale City Court to take care of her warrant.

Back in the car, off to another address of someone with a domestic violence warrant, Draper talked about the psychology behind the relationship crimes.

“It’s all about control,” he said. Perpetrators, he said, want their victims to have nowhere to go, no one to seek help to relieve the emotional and physical violence.

“Then, they say, ‘Why did you make Det. Brian Draper and Maricopa County Adult Probation Officer Duane Aul, part of the Domestic Violence Warrant Round-Up team, went to a trailer park looking for a suspect. Nydra McCloe said her me hit you?’ after they do something,” daughter no longer lives at the residence. (Glendale Star photo by Tom Scanlon) Draper said.

The national statistics, compiled by •One in 7 women and 1 in 25 men The detective’s advice to victims hesthe National Coalition Against Domes- have been injured by an intimate part- itant about talking to police: “You can tic Violence at ncadv.org, are stagger- ner. always call and report it. We’ll give you ing: •One in 10 women has been raped by information on how to get an order of On average, nearly 20 people per an intimate partner. protection. And you don’t need a lawminute are physically abused by an •One in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have yer.” intimate partner in the United States. been victims of severe physical vioAt the police station and interacting During one year, this equates to more lence (e.g. beating, burning, strangling) with other officers in the communithan 10 million women and men. by an intimate partner in their lifetime. ty, Draper always seems to be smiling •One in 4 women and 1 in 9 men ex•One in 7 women and 1 in 18 men and laughing, sharing inside jokes and perience severe inti- have been stalked by an intimate part- good-naturedly enduring ribbings. mate partner physi- ner during their “I love my cal violence, intimate lifetime to the job,” Draper On average, nearly 20 partner contact sex- point in which said. “It’s as enual violence, and/ they felt very joyable as you people per minute are or intimate partner fearful or bemake it. Obphysically abused by an stalking with impacts lieved that they viously, we’re intimate partner in the such as injury, fear- or someone close surrounded by United States. During fulness, post-trau- to them would be some horrible matic stress disorder, harmed or killed. things.

There’s one year, this equates use of victim ser•On a typical prostitution, and to more than 10 million vices, contraction of day, more than drugs are almost women and men. sexually transmitted 20,000 phone always involved. diseases, etc. calls are placed Drugs and alco•One in 3 women to DV hotlines. hol. and 1 in 4 men have I•ntimate partner violence accounts “But you’ve got to joke around when experienced some for 15% of all violent crime. you can.” form of physical vio•Only 34% of people who are injured Then he pulls the car to a stop and lence by an intimate by intimate partners receive medical puts on his grim, game face. partner. This includes care for their injuries.

Getting out of the vehicle, he doua range of behaviors In Glendale, part of the reason for the ble-checks the address on a list and (e.g. slapping, shov- round-up that included relatively minor makes sure his gun is holstered but ing, pushing) and in offenses is preventative. ready. some cases might not According to the Domestic Violence With backup in place, he approaches be considered “do- Hotline’s website, “Over the course of the door and knocks. mestic violence.” an abusive relationship, it is common According to Draper’s boss, Sgt. Patfor abuse to escalate.” rick Beumler of Glendale’s Special VicDet.Brian Draper knocked And, as is the case elsewhere, men tims, his detective arrested 15, cleared on doors looking for DV are not the only abusers.

29 warrants and made 132 contacts suspects. Glendale Star Prior to rounding up Hatcher, Draper during the Oct. 29-30 DV sweep. photo by Tom Scanlon) and Aul went to a trailer park in search

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Domestic violence support groups

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Groups like Break the Cycle are urging victims of domestic violence to take a stand.

“Don’t stay silent,” says the blog at breakthecycle.com. “It’s time to speak up all month long.”

Since 1981, October has been recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Glendale Police Department urges victims or those seeking information to visit the Glendale Family Advocacy Center, 6830 North 57th Drive, Glendale, or call the center at 623-930-3720.

The Faith House in Glendale is one of the Valley’s numerous domestic violence shelters. For information, call 623-939-6798. The local domestic violence shelter hotline is 602-263-8900.

There is also a domestic violence legal assistance hotline is 602-279-2900 Domestic violence can take many forms, including: • Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, kicking, strangling (often referred to incorrectly as choking), pushing,

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• Verbal Abuse: Constant criticism, making humiliating remarks, not responding to what you are saying, mocking, name-calling, yelling, swearing, interrupting, changing the subject.

• Sexual Abuse: Forcing sex on an unwilling partner, demanding sexual acts that you do not want to perform, degrading treatment.

• Isolation: Making it difficult for you to see friends and relatives, monitoring phone calls, reading your mail, controlling where you go, taking your car keys.

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• Harassment: Following or stalking, embarrassing you in public, constantly checking up on you, refusing to leave when asked.

• Economic Control: Not paying bills, refusing to give you money, not letting you work, interfering with your job, refusing to work and support the family.

• Threats and Intimidation: Threatening to harm you, the children, family members and pets, using physical size to intimidate, keeping weapons and threatening to use them.

• Destruction of Property: Destroying furniture, punching walls, throwing things, and/or breaking things.

• Self-destructive Behavior: Abusing drugs or alcohol, threatening selfharm or suicide, driving recklessly, deliberately doing things that will cause trouble.

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Man shot by police has ‘life-threatening injuries’

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale Police shot a man Monday outside a Taco Bell on Olive and 43rd avenues.

The man was behaving erratically and allegedly “made a stabbing motion” with an object before an officer shot him multiple times, said Glendale Police spokesman John Roth.

After the man was shot, Roth said, “Officers immediately performed emergency aid and called for paramedics who arrived and transported the subject

to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.”

Late Monday night, Roth said there were no updates on the condition of the unidentified man, described as a white male in his late 20s.

The incident began at 5:15 p.m., when a security guard called 911 to report a man “who had his head covered by some kind of material was in the parking lot acting erratic and swinging some kind of metal object or pole,” Roth said.

Officers responded within five min-

utes and attempted to communicate with the man, who refused to obey orders, Roth said.

“Due to the caller’s concern regarding the displayed behavior of him swinging an object around in a public area with foot traffic nearby as well as the officer’s perceived threat to those around, officers determined that he needed to be detained,” Roth said.

“The decision was made by officers to attempt to ground the subject in order to detain him. Once the officers went hands on with the subject, he produced

what was described as (a) 12- to 16-inch metal surgical tool and began to swing it at both the officers in a stabbing motion directed at the officer’s head and upper chest areas.

“Due to the immediate threat of bodily harm from the metal object, one of the officers discharged his duty weapon, striking the subject multiple times.”

Roth said no officers were injured and only one of the officers fired at the man.

“This investigation is ongoing,” Roth said.

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enhancing economic development and the sports mecca of Arizona.” promoting quality of life in the West It is making the westside a destina- Valley,” Hoffman added. tion with a furious growth pace.

Additionally Hoffman mentioned, “Over the past two decades, this re- “We are working with developers, ingion has grown to vestors and commu1.6 million educated, nities to highlight our skilled and connected professional workresidents. Over the force and encourage next 25 years, 49.5% investment in Class A of the growth in Maroffice space.” icopa County will This time of year, occur in the West ValWESTMARC celeley,” said Hoffman. brates top West Valley “While many preachievements with viously felt the West a dinner and awards Valley was not the ‘fashow. vored child in the famWESTMARC is ily,’ today residents, hosting the 27th-anstakeholders and leadnual Best of the West ers understand we are Awards dinner from the emerging com- Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursand CEO, is excited about West Valley munity and have the growth. (Photo courtesy WESTMARC) day, Nov. 7, at State advantage of learning Farm Stadium. lessons from other regions in the state.”

“The Best of the West Awards recWESTMARC is a public-private ognize outstanding contributions to partnership of the 15 residential and the image, lifestyle and economy in business communities, as well as the the West Valley,” Hoffman explained. educational sector in the West Valley. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these The organization, according to its mis- outstanding individuals and organizasion statement, “is committed to our tions making a great impact in the West members’ success and to our mission of Valley.” Adding:

Maryvale Revitalization Corporation’s HERO U Program is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

“For the last four years, the Arizona Cardinals have been the presenting sponsor - and they really know how to put on a show.”

The organization announced finalists in four categories.

Finalists in the economic engine category are Glendale’s Desert Diamond West Valley Casino, which is expanding and hiring more than 1,000, and Avondale’s Coldwater Depot Logistics Center.

In the excellence in innovation category, the finalists include the city of Peoria’s Business Concierge and Arizona State University’s Cybersecurity Education Consortium (CEC).

The Peoria program was created “to strengthen the city’s business partnership, build rapport, connect businesses with services and community support programs, navigate planning, zoning, signage, code enforcement and other areas within the city.”

ASU’s CEC “is actively working to empower students at any age to be the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and leaders.”

There are two quality of life enhancement in community finalists: West Valley Arts Council, located in Surprise and features members from around the West Valley, and Maryvale Revitalization Corporation’s HERO U Program, which aims to promote positive thinking for students in eighth and ninth grade.

Surprsingly there are no teachers in the quality of life enhancement in education category. Finalist include Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life, an annual

conference helping to “dispel the stigma of being a ‘snitch’ or a ‘tattletale’ by informing students that reporting warning signs can often prevent school tragedies,” and Waddell’s Canyon View High School, which recently won the prestigious James MacConnell Award “for curiosity, creativity and imagination in education.”

In addition to the four annual awards, the WESTMARC board of directors will also present the inspiration in leadership award to Littleton School District Superintendent Roger Freeman and the regional advancement award to Mike and Cindy Watts, of the ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

This year’s President’s Choice Award winner is Julie Rees of the lobbying and advocacy firm Triadvocates.

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The awards dinner is a chance for the West Valley to remember how far it has come, Hoffman said, with destinations like Skyline Regional Park, the Cardinals, Coyotes and ISM Raceway.

“West Valley residents are proud of the high quality of life and strong community networks we enjoy. Many young families who moved here during the economic boom, are still here but with young adult children,” said the Westmarc CEO. “We truly choose to live here today, and the ‘little sibling complex’ is an outdated feeling.”

The Desert Diamond Casino is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards.

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Veterans motorcycle club helping all veterans

BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Associate Editor

Sitting across the lunch table from fellow Veterans IV Veterans member Brian Kendall, Dustin Abbas often looks at a notebook to confirm an event or double-check a date.

“I have to write down everything,” said Abbas, polishing off his fries at Moe’s Burgers in Glendale.

Abbas was a medic with the U.S. Army from 1998 until 2013, serving in Iraq. In 2011, the vehicle Abbas was in hit a mine. The explosion propelled him out of the vehicle, and he landed headfirst.

“I got up, dusted myself off and went back to trying to help people,” he said.

His wife knew something was wrong when he called and asked how she was doing in the snowstorm. She was in Hawaii.

Though he suffered a traumatic brain injury, Abbas served another two years, hiding his failing memory by writing down everything he had to do each day.

After a medical discharge from the Army, Abbas settled in Phoenix, just outside Glendale. He felt he was drifting, until he found Veterans IV Veterans.

Though the group is nominally a motorcycle association, “We’re just a bunch of vets helping other vets,” said Kendall, who lives in Peoria.

On Veterans Day, there are plenty of events for those who served in the military.

Members of Veterans IV Veterans take part in several of the big ones, including a Saturday, Nov. 9, parade in Buckeye and a Monday, Nov. 11, event at the Glendale Public Library.

While Veterans Day is a special time for them, Abbas and Kendall say they are just as committed to helping veterans the other 364 days of the year.

“We’re the people behind the scenes, at a lot of veterans events,” said Kendall, who served in both the Army (1977-80) and U.S. Air Force (198185).

Kendall, who lives in Peoria, and other members of the West Valley group say helping other veterans has helped them find purpose post-active duty.

They say one of the most meaningful things they do is hosting bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Veterans Administration Community Living Center.

“The guys we play bingo with are

Veterans IV Veterans is a West Valley motorcycle association that aids veterans in need and takes part in veterans events like the Buckeye Veterans Day Parade. (Photo courtesy Veterans IV Veterans)

usually the sickest of the sick,” said Robert “Tiny” Hogan. “A lot of them aren’t going home.”

Hogan and his Veterans IV Veterans comrades have spent time with dying veterans, sharing tears and prayers and letting them the military bond is with them to the end.

“The hardest part for me is the bingo, when we lose patients,” said Hogan.

Yet he soldiers on, feeling the purpose this group has given him.

Though the group is nominally a motorcycle association, “We’re just a bunch of vets helping other vets,” said Kendall, who lives in Peoria.

Hogan and Kendall co-founded Veterans IV Veterans four years ago.

The association now has 22 members around the West Valley. They have found comradeship, post-military.

“I get along with other veterans better than citizens,” said Hogan, a pro

wrestling-sized Goodyear resident with an ironic nickname.

“You can relate to them better.”

Hogan, 52, is a Desert Storm combat veteran. After his discharge from the Army with a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, the PTSD symptoms hit him so fiercely there were days he wouldn’t leave his house.

Then he realized other veterans were far worse off, and helping them would also help him.

They are an active association, overcoming individual problems - several have PTSD, Abbas also had a traumatic brain injury - to aid other veterans, or just to celebrate the service.

On Veterans Day, the Veterans IV Veterans group will be in Glendale for a ceremony that includes the raising of a new flag and incineration of old American flags.

The Glendale event starts at 9 a.m.

Glendale will host a Veterans Day Celebration beginning at 9 a.m. Monday Nov. 11 outside the Glendale Main Library, 59th Avenue and Brown Street. A new flag will be raised before unveiling of a custom-built incinerator to retire worn Amercian flags.

The Presentation of the Colors will be provided by the Glendale Police Department Honor Guard and active duty military members and veterans. Later, the Falcon Warbirds Foundation will do a flyover in “missing man formation.” This event is free. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Glendale Public Art Program at 623-930-3557 or visit glendaleazchamber.org/military-affairs.

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Monday, Nov. 11 at the Glendale Main Library Auditorium, 5959 W. Brown Street. Speakers are planned, as well as a flyover by Luke Air Force Base.

“They should be fun,” Hogan said.

While there is plenty of entertaining, uplifting events and specials around Veterans Day, the other 364 days of the year veterans can drift into the shadows. Hogan and his group stay active around the year. For veterans who are struggling, they deliver food and help clean yards.

All the assistance and events can be exhausting, Hogan said. “We’ve got to try to make time for ourselves with family and our kids,” he said.

“Sunday, we’re going to get together as a family group and enjoy some time together.”

When he uses the word “family,” it includes his association, Veterans IV Veterans.

“It’s a lot of work — a lot of work,” Hogan said.

“But it’s what I thought it would be. And it’s starting to get rewarding.

People you helped years ago, you’re running back into. You’re seeing their lives are better.”

Abbas said was drifting three years ago until he heard about Veterans IV Veterans.

“I was going through a lot of hardship. I didn’t have a place in society,” Abbas said.

“When I met them, I went up to Tiny and put my hand on his shoulder and said, ‘Hey, what’s this group all about?’

“It’s what you learn in grade school go up to the biggest, baddest dude and talk to him. And he was really nice.”

Indeed, Tiny Hogan proved to be soft-spoken and caring. And, he said, he is grateful to the group for making his own life better; “For me, it’s important. It gives me a purpose. It gives me a purpose to get out of the house. Without that, I don’t know what I’d do.”

Abbas seconded that, saying that being a part of Veterans IV Veterans has given him direction.

“It’s been a lifeline for me,” said Abbas.

“It’s easier for veterans to talk to other veterans. We’ve all been through the same stuff.”

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The city of Glendale Landfill hosted the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) International Road-e-o competition Oct. 25.

More than 100 of the nation’s top landfill equipment operators and solid waste truck drivers competed on obstacle courses, taking big rigs on tight

turns and through confined spaces.

Mechanics were given troubleshooting scenarios to test their skills and abilities.

Robert Ruiz (compactor) and Charles Margelot (bulldozer) of the city of Glendale took first place in the state competition in March. They represented Glendale at the Oct. 25 event.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale Police arrested a man for trespassing, then found he was wanted for military desertion.

On Oct. 17, Glendale Police officers responded to a report of trespassing in the 5600 block of North 46th Avenue.

Police found Francisco Vargas, 19, who admitted he had been in the residence, said Jay O’Neill, spokesman for the Glendale Police “It was discovered that property inside had been moved,” O’Neill said.

“Upon completing a records check of Vargas, it was determined that he had a warrant for military desertion.”

Vargas was booked for second-degree burglary.

Vargas made an initial appearance at Maricopa County Superior Court Oct. 18. He was due to be back in court Thursday, Oct. 31. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Nov. 1.

Vargas is represented by a public defender.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale Police arrested Howard M. Blanton and charged him with molesting a 5-year-old girl.

Blanton, 67, allegedly committed the crime at a day care center he operated from his home.

He faces more than 10 charges, in-

cluding sexual misconduct with a minor, kidnapping and furnishing obscene material to a minor.

Police arrested Blanton Oct. 22. He made his first court appearance Oct. 23, and is scheduled for an arraignment Nov. 7.

Alleged US Army deserter arrested by Glendale PD

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will participate in a free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces.

The free lunch for vets and active military is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11.

All veterans - including all active, retired, or former U.S. military - can choose one of 10 entrees from a special Veterans Day menu, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-fromscratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee during lunch.

Proof of service includes military or VA card or discharge papers is required.

Texas Roadhouse locations include: • 16079 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria.

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) met Red Bull CEO Stefan Koza to discuss the energy drink giant’s Glendale facility. (Photo courtesy Sen. Kyrsten Sinema)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF It could be said Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) was amped up to meet Red Bull CEO, Stefan Koza. She discussed the energy drink giant’s first U.S. manufacturing and distribution plant, set to open in Glendale in 2021.

“Selecting Glendale as the home of Red Bull’s first U.S. facility makes perfect business sense. Arizona is home to one of the most productive, innovative workforces in the country. I’ll keep working to bring jobs to Arizona so we can keep growing our economy,” said

Sinema.

The new facility, operating in conjunction with Ball Corporation and Rauch Fruit Juices, is expected to bring 300 to 500 jobs to the West Valley. The 700,000 square foot facility will be located at Reems Road and Peoria Avenue.

The new plant will be responsible for all distribution to the western United States.

According to its website, Red Bull sold 6.7 billion cans of its energy drink in 2018.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF At its Oct. 22 meeting, Glendale City Council appointed 15 residents to seven boards.

The appointments: Board of Adjustment • Brian Britton (Cactus District), term ending Jan. 31.

Citizen Bond Election Committee (all terms end Sept. 30, 2020) • John Crow (Mayoral).

• Lisa Baker (Barrel District).

• Gary Hirsch (Cactus District).

• Jon Froke (Cholla District).

• John Geurs (Ocotillo District).

• Michael Boule (Sahuaro District).

• Michael Socaciu (Yucca District).

City Code Review Council Committee • Jonathan Liebman (Cholla District), term ending Feb. 29.

Community Development Advisory Committee • Kirstin Flores (Yucca District), term ending June 30.

Human Relations Commission

• Alan Dayer (Mayoral), term ending Jan. 31.

• Sandra Truelove as Chair for term ending Jan. 31.

Industrial Development Authority • Alan Berta (Mayoral), term ending Jan. 31, 2025.

• Lisa Maestas (Mayoral), term ending Jan. 31, 2025.

Library Advisory Board • Eva Ndavu (Mayoral), term ending Jan. 31, 2021.

There are several board openings that are vacant: • Board of Adjustment (Ocotillo) • Citizens Utility Advisory Commission (Ocotillo) • Community Development Advisory Committee • Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

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Midwestern presented awards, scholarships

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Midwestern University handed out academic, healthcare, business and community leaders awards at the Oct. 12 “Bright Lights, Shining Stars” gala.

The gala, which recognizes and honors community service and leadership, was held at the University’s Glendale Campus at 19555 North 59th Avenue.

Dr. Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and chief executive officer of Midwestern University, presented the 2019 COMET (Community Outreach: Motivating Excellence for Tomorrow) Award to PetSmart Charities and the 2019 Shooting Star Award to Rev. James Turner.

Phoenix-based PetSmart Charities is the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, providing over $400 million in grants over the past 25 years to groups supporting pets and their families. The organization has been a key factor in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s shelter medicine program development since 2014.

With grants provided by PetSmart Charities, the college developed the Midwestern University Mobile Clinic, which provides surgical services, spays and neuters, and other basic medical care to shelters and rural locations and hands-on clinical experience for veterinary students.

Additionally, funding from PetSmart Charities has supported surgical training for second-year veterinary students, scholarship awards, and research and travel stipends for students researching One Health and shelter and community medicine topics.

Rev. James Turner recently retired as the pastor of Glendale’s St. Thomas More Parish. Father Jim has been a Catholic priest for 35 years and he

were awarded at the gala to students representing four Midwestern University colleges for the 2019-2020 academic year. Scholarship recipients include: Lauren Allison from the College of Veterinary Medicine; Kristen Drinkwater and Christy Tran from the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona; Kauionalani Fukuda from the College of Health Sciences Clinical Psychology Program; Austin Githens from the College of Pharmacy-Glendale; and Ross Groeschl from the College of Health Sciences Arizona School of Podiatric MediKathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., Midwestern University president and chief executive officer (right) presented the 2019 Shooting cine.

Star Award to Rev. James Turner (left) at the 2019 “Bright Lights, The Spirit of Service Shining Stars Gala.” (Photos courtesy Midwestern University) scholarship program recogfounded the parish in 1997. He grew up nizes outstanding Midwestern Univerin Long Island, New York and attended sity students based on comSyracuse University. munity service, leadership Prior to entering the seminary, he abilities, academic standing, worked at Northern Arizona Univer- and financial need. sity in secondary education. In his 35 The annual event, which years of service as a pastor, Father Jim raises scholarship funds for worked in parishes in Flagstaff, Tem- students in all of Midwestpe, and Phoenix before founding St. ern University’s colleges, Thomas More Parish in Glendale. also featured a formal din“PetSmart Charities and Father Jim ner, live band and silent have shown genuine commitment to auction. our students’ educational and personMidwestern University al well-being, and we truly value our is a private, not-for-profit wonderful relationships with them. On graduate and postgraduate behalf of the entire Midwestern University family, I thank them for their Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Midwestern University president and chief generosity, as well as to those who at- executive officer (left), presented tended the Bright Lights, Shining Stars Deborah Turcott, acting president gala to support our educational mis- and chief operating officer for PetSmart Charities, with the 2019 sion,” said Goeppinger.

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The finalists are an El Mirage Police Officer, a welder from Wittman and a retiree from West Phoenix - all veterans.

“My grandfather, Forrest Anderson, was a World War II Veteran who taught me and our entire family about the importance of serving others in the community,” said Audrey Monell, President of Forrest Anderson. “This giveaway contest gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices made by Veterans and active-duty service members while helping out a local family in one small way.”

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semi-trucks and now does custom welding out of his home.

The family’s 20-year old A/C unit was damaged in a storm and despite repairs, it continues to leak and work poorly. Dan’s son and his family will be moving in to Jeremy Koehler won the 2018 Military Hero AC Giveaway. (Photo courtesy of Forrest save money Anderson Plumbing) while expectDan Dennison of Wittman served ing their second child in February and in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years with Dan wants them to be comfortable. assignments in Turkey, Italy, Germany Fran Drane of Phoenix joined the and Brazil. Most of his career was spent Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in 1960 at Luke Air Force Base with his wife and was part of the Signal Corps staBrenda and family, where he was an tioned out of Alabama where she F-16 crew chief with the 302nd Fight- married a service member. When she er Squadron. Following retirement became pregnant, the military automatin 2007, Dan drove school buses and ically discharged her with honors. Fran

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Humana hosts Vietnam veterans pinning ceremony

BY MARINA RENNEKE Glendale Star Guest Writer

When Vietnam veterans returned to the United States after the war, they did not receive a warm welcome.

To remedy that, the Vietnam War Commemoration was founded. Authorized by Congress, established under the secretary of defense, and launched by President Barack Obama in May 2012, the Vietnam War Commemoration recognizes all men and women who served active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. About 9 million Americans served during that period and the commemoration makes no distinction between veterans who served in-county, in-theater or were stationed elsewhere during those 20 years. All answered the call of duty.

The health and well-being company Humana is a commemorative partner of the program. To support and salute Vietnam veterans, Humana recently honored Vietnam-era veterans with a pinning ceremony at American Legion Earl E. Mitchell Post No. 29 in Glendale.

Vietnam War-era veterans received the Vietnam veterans lapel pin as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning Ceremony hosted by Humana and American Legion Earl E. Mitchell Post No. 29. Those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive the pin. (Photo courtesy Humana)

More than 50 people attended the event and about 30 Vietnam veterans were presented with Vietnam veteran lapel pins. Those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location, were invited to be pinned.

The event was emceed by Steve Stedman, Humana’s Arizona Medicare sales director. Speakers at the event included Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and Maricopa County North Valley Justice of the Peace Gerald A. Williams.

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served as a “welcome home,” publicly acknowledging the military service and sacrifices made by these veterans and their families during the Vietnam War. To reach the large numbers of Vietnam veterans, the Vietnam War Commemoration has enlisted the assistance of thousands of Commemorative Partner organizations at the local, state and national levels to conduct pinning events and activities.

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

Now the calendar flips to November and you find yourself offering a prayer for this embattled nation of ours.

In precisely one year, on the first Tuesday in November 2020, America will contest what promises to be the ugliest Presidential election, in any of our lifetimes.

Given what this nation lived through in 2016, that’s really saying something.

Twelve months from Election Day, with the Iowa caucuses three months out, we know perhaps only one thing for sure: President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee.

Sure, Trump needs to survive the upcoming House impeachment process – a dog and pony show for the ages, no doubt – and the increasing likelihood of

a trial in the U.S. Senate.

But the smart money remains on the House impeaching followed by the Senate failing to muster the two-thirds vote necessary to remove a sitting President from office.

Might Trump resign under pressure, a la Richard Nixon in 1974?

My belief is no. Feeling pressure is a rational response to facing a deeply unsettling situation and rationality has never been a Trump strong point.

Across the aisle, Democrats culled their field to 18 candidates running against Trump.

I’ll confess I’ve paid precious little attention so far, instead of adopting my typical approach to NBA basketball: Skip the regular season and wait for the conference finals.

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My prediction: Anyone who predicts in American politics a year out is bound to be embarrassed.

I’m still living down predicting Joe Arpaio would be sheriff until he turns 114 years old. Instead, here’s an observation I guarantee will be key come next November: Whomever the Democrats pick, Republicans will hate that person, down to the marrow.

This will leave us heading into Election Day about where we are right now: With eight in 10 registered partisans very likely to vote and 90 percent of them in lockstep with their party’s candidate of choice.

As for the rest of us – voters outside the two major parties – there’s one key demographic who will decide this election, exactly as exit polls say they did in 2016.

Georgetown University recently polled Americans about the 2020 race, and buried in GOP pollster Ed Goeas’ analysis was this nugget: “Exit polling in 2016, indicated that 19 percent of voters who voted on Election Day had an unfavorable view of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. President Trump

won most of these ‘dislike both’ voters by a two-to-one margin in the key states making this bloc of voters decisive for his victory.”

That’s what Election 2020 surely will come down to swing state voters, who despise both candidates, holding our noses and throwing a dart at the lesser of two evils.

Maybe the economy stays strong and that’s enough to bail out Trump come November.

Or maybe he tweet-attacks and MAGA hashtags his way right out of office, fired like that old colleague we all once worked with, the guy who got some stuff done but took credit for his achievements and yours and whom nobody liked much besides.

The Georgetown poll also found that the average voter believes that right now America is two-thirds of the way to the edge of a second civil war.

There I disagree. I think we’re actually in the middle of it.

This time, the war isn’t being fought with muskets and cannons. The weapons are ballots and we have a year until a ceasefire. Then, next November, we can total up the dead and wounded.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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Support veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs

BY MICHAEL VALLANTE Glendale Star Guest Columnist

As we move into November, a month of gratitude, the Small Business Association begins the month by celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW).

We take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our military men and women, and veteran community for serving our country. Now entering its sixth year, NVSBW raises awareness of veteran business ownership and encourages local communities to support their veteran- and military-owned businesses.

At SBA, the Office of Veterans Business Development is devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship and supporting veteran small-business owners and families.

Veterans and transitioning service members can access customized entrepreneur curriculums, in-person classes and online courses to aid them in their small business journey. SBA knows these resources are valued by our service members’ community.

For example, veteran couple Don (U.S. Navy) and Sheila (U.S. Marine Corps) Richardson started their business, Aspen Communications, with two employees and revenues of $30,000 in 1999. The company focuses on structured cabling, fiber optics, computer networking, network security, surveillance, as well as phone and video conferencing. Don and Sheila reached out for guidance along the way to the Small Business Development Center at Yavapai College as well as SCORE for assistance in addressing challenges unique to business and federal contracting. SBDCs and SCORE are SBA resource partners offering free one-on-one counseling to small business owners. Today, Don and Sheila employ 20 and have revenues exceeding $2 million. Aspen is now a service disabled veteran-owned business with a Federal 8(a) certification and located in a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone).

SBA encourages veterans and transitioning service members to utilize SBA services. Here are five SBA resources available today to our country’s service members reach the American Dream of owning a business: 1. Transition assistance: SBA and its resource partners support active duty and transitioning service members, vet-

erans and military spouses through Boots to Business, part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. Find a Boots to Business education and training program here: sbavets.force.com/s/.

2. Entrepreneurial training: On your entrepreneurship mission, you may need additional training to help you start, grow, or expand your business.

Whether you’re a female veteran, service-disabled veteran, or looking to learn business fundamentals, you can tap into SBA’s entrepreneurial training programs for help. Resource partners include Women’s Business Centers that assist women in starting and growing small businesses; Small Business Development Centers that offer free, one-on-one counseling and low-cost training services; and SCORE a network of thousands of volunteer business counselors around the country that provides free in-person and online counseling as well as educational workshops.

3. Access to capital: It may be time to consider funding options for your business – whether it’s capital to start the company or funding to help you expand.

SBA and its network of resources understands that funding and capital may be a barrier for veterans on their mission to start or scale up your business. The network of local offices, resource partners, and organizations is available to help entrepreneurs identify lenders and understand different financing options. SBA’s Lender Match is a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders.

4. Government Contracting: Are you looking to pursue government contracting opportunities to help your business grow? At this stage of your mission, SBA and its partners can help you through the Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program where you can learn how to navigate the complexities of government contracting. Learn more about government contracting at sba.gov/federal-contracting.

5. SBA district offices can connect you to local SBA resources, mentors and training. Visit sba.gov for more information and to find a local office.

Michael Vallante is a Small Business Administration administrator for Region IX, overseeing the agency’s programs and services in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam. For more information on Small Business Association programs for veterans, visit sba. gov/offices/headquarters/ovbd

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READER’S VIEWPOINT LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Not a good approach I believe the Glendale City Council deserves a raise, but not the way they are asking for it, plus the amount they want.

I’m very disappointed. They are wasting money for this special election.

A 55% (salary increase) is too much at this time. I realize it’s been a while

since a raise, but only two other cities make more money.

Also you are taking our rights away for future raises.

Because of all these reasons, I am voting against your raise. Congress did something similar about giving themselves a raise, and I’m still not happy about it.

Barbara Corzine Glendale

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Alaina said that she considered other colleges but she chose GCC because of how welcome she felt during soccer tryouts.

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Meant for More teaches balance for entrepreneurial women As a busy mom, wife and businesswoman, Stephanie Hendrick knows what it is like to have one day blend into the next.

Between taking care of her two daughters and working with her husband to grow their business, Hendrick realized that her life had become an endless to-do list and a constant struggle to find balance — often at the expense of her own joy and dreams.

These experiences, along with a desire to help other working moms and women entrepreneurs to live more fulfilling lives and become more successful in their work, inspired Hendrick to launch her own business, Meant for More LLC, about a year ago.

“Meant for More is a platform primarily of speaking, writing and coaching to reach the female entrepreneurs and working moms,” said Hendrick, who resides in Peoria with her family.

“I know their journeys firsthand as well as the struggle of balancing everything. I’m here to tap them on the shoulder and show them how to break through the glass ceiling they’ve been staring at.”

As Hendrick explained, this glass ceiling represents barriers that women face in business.

From her own personal experience as a businesswoman who is busy with a family, Hendrick said she knows that other women may need someone who can guide them and show them how to manage aspects of their day.

This can include improving their time management, putting systems into place, learning how to narrow their market into a niche and knowing how to tell a story to capture their audience.

“Meant for More isn’t about me; it’s about the women who are walking the same path,” Hendrick said.

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“It’s a platform for those that feel isolated or stuck but are driven by passion to take their business to the next level. I’m merely a guide on their journey to help them get their faster and to educate them on some of the toughest topics in business.”

By launching Meant for More, Hendrick said she also wanted to show her own daughters, ages 7 and 10, the importance of following their own passions in life.

“Our kids don’t learn by what we tell them; they learn and model after what they see their parents do,” Hendrick said.

“As a woman, I knew my girls needed to see their mom chase her purpose and dream if I wanted the same thing With Meant for More, Stephanie Hendrick aims to help women in for them someday.” find life balance and break through “the glass ceiling.”

In addition to her business (Photo courtesy Stephanie Hendrick) business coaching and speaking engagements, the Meant for brand messaging.

More website offers a number of tools “My coaching, writing and speaking that women can use, including a free is nationwide, and I love the oppormorning routine workbook and a blog tunity to be invited into corporations, filled with inspiring articles. associations and small businesses for In early November, Hendrick spoke speaking engagements,” she said. to members of the Peoria Chamber of Hendrick said she especially enCommerce at a “Women 4 Women” joys watching women break through event. Her talk focused on the use of the barriers and realize what they can stories in branding, including how to do—often surprising themselves in the capture the audience’s attention and process. drive business.

“We all have such incredible poten“Branding is typically a lot of noise, tial, but until our mindset aligns with but stories are where we stop and lis- what we know our next steps to be ten,” she said. we’ll continue to tread water,” she said.

Since founding Meant for More, “When you give a message that resoHendrick has been pleased to see wom- nates and inspires someone into action en from all over the country follow her there’s so much reward in that.” website and join her email list.

For more information about Meant While Hendrick said her niche mar- for More and/or contact Hendrick, visit ket is the female entrepreneur, her talks stephaniehendrickco.com or email her are applicable to both men and women, at stephaniehendrickco@gmail.com. because they cover productivity, niche marketing and implementing story into

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Business Briefcase

BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Associate Editor

Have you heard the scoop on Papa Ed’s?

Papa Ed’s Ice Cream made Trip Savvy’s “Ice Cream Parlors, Yogurt Shops, Gelato Shops in Phoenix” list.

On top of that, it earned Trip Savvy’s Editor’s Choice in the “Sweet Tooth” category.

Call that a double scoop.

Here’s what so Trip Savvy had to say: “Once a garage, it was transformed into an old fashioned ice cream parlor in 2008. Papa Ed’s Ice Cream is a family-owned business located in the quaint Catlin Court Historic District in downtown Glendale.”

A 10-month renovation turned that garage into Glendale’s sweet spot.

According to Papa Ed’s website, “We are nestled right behind a 1920s bungalow called the Country Maiden. Three generations of smiling faces operate the old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

“The minute you open the door at Papa Ed’s Ice Cream you are greeted with a warm welcome.”

Papa Ed’s is at 7146 N 58th Avenue.

For more information, visit papaedsicecream.com/ or call 623-915-4438 It’s almost time to get lit up.

Holiday lights in the downtown started being installed over the summer.

After being tested, if all goes well, they will be turned on at Glendale Glitters Spectacular at 6 p.m. Nov 29.

The lights will remain on nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. until Jan. 11.

Speaking of the holidays: The Historic Downtown Glendale Holiday Open House takes place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

If you really can’t wait, downtown merchants will let you do “early bird shopping” from 10 a.m. to noon.

Also from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, Glendale Flowers and Gifts, 7163 N 58th Drive has a ribbon-cutting.

The event will have food, drink, prizes and music.

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Football playoffs kick off for Glendale teams

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Multiple teams from around Glendale landed in the football playoff brackets, announced in a presentation by the AIA on Saturday morning.

Among the teams selected to compete for a state championship:

6A:

Mountain Ridge: Mountain Ridge enters the playoffs at No. 14 with a 5-5 record, just a season removed from a disappointing 0-10 2018 season. The offense is led by senior quarterback Keegan Stancato, who has thrown for over 2,200 yards and 23 touchdowns, as well as nine rushes for scores. The defense is led by senior Linebacker Tommy Ellis, who recorded over 120 tackles, among the most of any player in 6A. Mountain Ridge will travel to Gilbert to take on No. 3 Perry in the first round of the 6A playoffs. Regardless of the score, assistant coach Steve Scott said the team is incredibly proud of the way it has come together in 2019.

“The turnaround is great for us, the community and the players. From what we went through the last couple of years to where we are now is tremendous. The staff that we have and the players have changed everything and this spot is something that demonstrates that,” Scott said.

5A:

Sunnyslope: Coach Damon Pieri’s No. 10 Sunnyslope Viking squad be-

can’t celebrate too long, because we have to get to work preparing for Tempe now,” said coach Joseph Ortiz.

Greenway: Having lost just one game, a 14-13 defeat to Buckeye, the No. 10 Greenway Demons are one of the hottest teams in the tournament, despite a lower seed than some expected.

With a young offense, coach Ed Cook said the team will rely on its stout defense to try and win games in this postseason.

“We’re playing really good defense this year, and we’re going to rely on that. We’re young on offense, but we’re working through that, so if we keep other teams from scoring a lot we have a chance,” Cook said.

Greenway (9-1) will visit No. 7 Peoria in the first round.

Glendale High football coach Rob York said his team is looking for playoff redemption.

Glendale: As region champions, the (Glendale Star photos by Eric Newman) No. 16 Glendale Cardinals were givgan its season just 1-2, with a pair of Ironwood finished the regular season en an automatic bid to the playoffs, disappointing losses. The team battled with a 6-4 record and will visit No. 3 despite a perceived lack of strength in back since in a tough region to secure Higley in the first round. their schedule. a playoff spot.

The Cardinals The Vikings are led by twin seniors 4A: are led by senior quarterback Niko Haen and receiver Cactus: Followrunning back KevDavid Haen, who have been one of the ing a comeback in Daniels, who top passer-receiver duos in the state 20-14 victory over has recorded a rival Peoria, the this season. team-high in rushThe Vikings have a 6-4 record, and No. 2 Cactus Coing and receivwill visit No. 7 Cienega in the first bras have a chance ing yards (over to play two home round.

1,300 and 800 Ironwood: After narrowly missing the games in the 4A respectively) and playoffs last season, the Ironwood Ea- playoffs. is known to even The Cobras are gles enter the 5A postseason as the No. throw the ball on 14 seed, thanks in part to a mid-season led by senior quaroccasion. terback Conner run of four wins in five games.

Not many will Junior quarterback Will Haskell Cordts and runlikely pick the has shown ning back Antholowest-seeded star-power abil- ny Flores offenCardinals to win, ity to both run sively. Both are a but coach Rob and pass the threat to run for a York believes his Junior quarterback Will Haskell Jr. is a playoff ball, with dou- long play on any threat for Ironwood football. team has a chance ble-digit touch- carry,and have reagainst a squad downs in both corded over 10 rushing touchdowns they have a history with. Glendale fincategories, and each this season. Defensively, twins ished the regular season with an 8-2 rehas grown tre- Nicc and Nate Quinones wreak havoc cord and will visit No. 1 Tucson Sahuamendously as a on opposing backfields. Nate has to- ro in the first round. That team ended team leader on taled over 90 tackles in 2019.

Glendale’s season last year.

The Cobras snapped to an 8-2 rethe field.

“It’s going to be a chance to redeem cord and host No. 15 Tempe in the first ourselves a little from last year, and Senior Kevin Danround. we’re going to try to keep doing what iels leads Glendale “To get the two-seed here in my secwe have the last ten weeks to get to this High football into the playoffs. ond year is something special. But we point,” York said.

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November 7, 2019

Greenway volleyball aims for repeat run

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Each Greenway High volleyball player had a pair of ribbons on their shoes in the team’s 3-2 senior night victory over Thunderbird High. The defending 4A state champions had a motto on each foot.

One ribbon read “212 degrees,” referring to the boiling temperature of water, inspiring the players to try just a little more on each play.

“This tells them to give that extra one degree of effort. That’s what makes the difference,” said coach Sarah Peterson.

The ribbon on the other foot honors Peterson’s father, who passed away midway through the season.

Peterson missed several practices and team activities afterward, but the team kept chugging along in her stead. The players described her father as a fan of the team, and come the start of the playoffs on Nov. 5, they will be playing in his honor.

“It gives us more of a reason to win.

His wish was to see us win another state championship, so we’re trying to do that for him,” junior Emma Swartz said.

In order to do so, the team in the Glendale Union High School District would need to replace the production of several top defenders that graduated from the 2018 squad. That aspect of play has always been the team’s strength, and Peterson was unsure how new girls would fill in at first.

The Demons knew they would have quality hitters who can rack up kills and big swings on important points. Defense is surprisingly an asset for the 2019

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“It’s great because you see the other team getting frustrated, and then they try to do too much, and they can make mistakes,” said senior Megan Mattingly.

After their season opener at Flagstaff High was postponed, the Demons were tested right away against some of Arizona’s best competition in the Chandler House of Payne Tournament. The 4A group battled against several 5A and 6A schools, even winning a few matches. Peterson said the results came from quality defense and quickly-built team chemistry.

“We just stepped up and they played really well. We had some great matches against some tough and big schools, and I just realized that we can do this,” Peterson said.

That momentum carried all throughout the regular season. The Demons ended the season with five consecutive wins – four of them in road matches – and have high hopes for however long they can extend the 2019 campaign.

With the postseason looming, the girls are looking to make another long run, both in the remembrance of one of their biggest supporters and for one last moment to celebrate together.

“It’s hard to find girls who are able to win even one, but even less who win two,” said Mattingly. “So it would be an accomplishment that kind of puts everything together and proves what we’ve been trying to do.”

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Aging Happily

Come visit the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, to learn about medicare. Medicare representative Retha Person will be present to answer questions and provide information from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. For more information, call 623-930-3446.

Drop-in Fridays for Seniors

The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is within the city of Glendale.

9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis.

The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Madeleine Williamson, madeleinewilliamson17@gmail.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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will take place in the Library’s Storytime Room of the library from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 623-930-3757.

Live at the Library

Join Glendale Pipes and Drums at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, for a demonstration of Scottish Heritage through music and costume. The band will discuss aspects of Scottish heritage and perform some live music. For more information, call 623-930-3573.

Butch Bradley

Stop by Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, for a one-of-a-kind performance by Butch Bradley. His show will begin at 7 p.m. and include laughs for all. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Pokemon League

Pokemon fans ages 7 to 12 are invited to drop by Velma Teahue Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for a Pokemon tournament. The event will begin at 6:30 and include prizes. Participants are to meet in the meeting room. Registration is currently not required. For more information, call 623-930-3437.

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Stop by Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, for a one-of-a-kind performance by Butch Bradley. His show will begin at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and include laughs for all. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Thanksgiving Platter

Stop by As You Wish, 9410 W. Hanna Lane A-109, to paint a specialized Thanksgiving-themed platter.

An instructor will be present from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to help guide people through the painting process.

For more information, visit asyouwishpottery.com

Post Malone

Toddlertime

Come to Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, for quality toddler time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. This program is designed for children 18 months to 3 years and will include simple book reading and fingerplays. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Stop by the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, for a 15-minute session with the library’s Golden Retriever friend. Readers between the ages 4 to 9 are invited to sign up to get a chance to read and hangout with Zoey. The program

Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Fridays for Seniors every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for coloring, board games, puzzles, music, crafts, culture and more. For more information, call 623-930-3600 or 623-930-3446.

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Saturday

Tony Balbinot and the Cadillac Angels will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. Stop by and enjoy rock and roll, country, and urban blues music. For more information, visit cadillacangels.com or call 623385-7502.

Make and Take Teens: Thanksgiving Wreaths

Drop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, at anytime in the month of November to make a Thanksgiving wreath. The craft will be available to all teens in the Teen Zone. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Pug Play Date

Meet at Foothills Dog Park, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, for a pug play date.

Bring pugs or other dogs together from 9 to 11 a.m. to play and socialize with other dogs. All friendly dogs are welcome. For more information, visit meetup.com.

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Arizona Coyotes vs.

Minnesota Wild

Come watch the big hockey game at 6 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the Minnesota Wild. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Ratio

Enjoy a collection of ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s jams; jazz; soul and Motown music at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard. The band Ratio will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit ratioband. com or call 623-266-6607.

Teen Craft: Post-it Note Booklets

Stop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, to participate in the craft of the month. Personalize a post-it note booklet from 1 to 3 p.m in the library’s Meeting Room.

Registration is required. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Come to Arizona State University’s West campus Fletcher Library Lawn, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, to honor U.S. veterans and Native American heritage from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This free event will feature dancing, music, demonstrations, activities and more. For more information, visit asuevents.asu.edu/ west/2019PowWow or call 602-5435300.

Sunday

Veterans Day Ceremony

The Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street will host a Veterans Day Ceremony from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

The event will include a program in the Auditorium, a flag raising, and the unveiling of the Glendale Chamber’s Flag Retirement Program. For more information, 623937-4754.

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Fitness in the District

Come to the WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, for a free fitness series. All ages are welcome to participate, in some of the latest workout trends from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Make sure to bring a workout mat. For more information, visit westgateaz.com/fitness.

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Come to Great Skate, 10054 N. 43rd Avenue, for the Sunday Funday Skate. Stop by from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for a slice of cheese pizza and a small soft drink for $8. Every Sunday is a fun day at Great Skate. For more information, visit unitedskates.com or call 623-842-1181.

Learn how to make a pumpkin centerpiece using mason jar rings at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street. The program will take place from 6 to 7:30 in the library’s Creative Space. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Acoustic Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument to Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, to play in a round-robin style.

Players of all skill levels are welcome to meet in the Roadrunner Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Audience members are also welcome to attend. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

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Come see classic cars and hot rods at Westgate’s Water Dance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music will be included and all cars are welcome. Parking opens at 4 p.m. For more details about the car show visit westgateaz. com/hotrod.

Wild Wednesday: Thanksgiving Craft

Come by the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, to participate in a Wild Wednesday activity.

Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come make an origami turkey bookmark in the library’s Storytime Room from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is first-come, first-serve. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Citizenship Classes

Come to Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, to study for the U.S. citizenship test. The series of classes is sponsored by the International Rescue Committee and will be held every Wednesday through December 18 from 3 to 5:45 p.m.

Registration is required. For more information, contact Maness@rescue.org or call 602-443-2440.

Digital Help Spot

Learn how to get free downloadable books and audiobooks from the library at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street. Bring a smartphone or other electronic device from 2 to 3 p.m. and meet in the library’s Creative Space. For more information, call 623-9303600.

Teen Library Council

Come to Heroes Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, to brainstorm and work to make the library a better place for teens.

Come prepared to help select materials for the teen library collection and plan new library events from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 623-930-3847.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Sunday Funday Skate

Artistry Workshop: Mason Jar Ring Pumpkin

ing. The special event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sign up at asyouwishpottery.com.

Westgate Bike Night

Check out hundreds of bikes at the WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N Sunset Boulevard, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy music and deals from surrounding restaurants at one of the biggest bike nights around. For more information, visit westgateaz.com/bikenight or call 623-385-7500.

Toddlertime

Come to Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, for quality toddler time from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. This program is designed for children 18 months to 3 years and will include simple book reading and fingerplays. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Hot Rod Night

Native American Heritage Festival

Post Malone’s Runaway Touto will come to Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, this Friday.

Come watch this top artist perform live starting at 7 p.m. His performance will include guests Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Tony Balbinot and The Cadillac Angels

November 7, 2019

Stop by Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, for a 15-minute session with the library’s Golden Retriever friend. Readers are invited to sign up to get a chance to read and hangout with Zoey. The program will take place in the Library’s Creative Space from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

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Homeschool Social

Homeschoolers are invited to stop

by As You Wish Pottery, 9410 W. Hanna Lane A-109, to create a oneof-a-kind pie plate. An instructor will be present to assist with paint-

Getting Crafty with Miss Janet

Create some paper fan turkeys at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room. This program is designed for children and tweens and participants under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 623-930-3437.

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Phil Wickham

Singer and songwriter Phil Wickham will perform live at Vineyard Church, 6250 W. Peoria Avenue at 7 p.m. His music consists of faith-based rock music and his performance will include guests Kim Walker-Smith and Mack Brock. For more information, call 623-934-4000.

7 Second Delay

Stop by Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, to enjoy a live performance by 7 Second Delay. The rock and pop band will play cover songs from the 1970s through today from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit facebook.com/7SecondDelay.

Drop-in Fridays for Seniors

All Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Fridays for Seniors program that takes place every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for coloring, board games, puzzles, music, crafts, culture and more. For more information, call 623-930-3600 or 623-9303446.

Bluegrass Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument to the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, to play country, folk and Gospel music. Players of all skill levels are welcome to meet in the Roadrunner Room from 1 to 3 p.m.

Singers are also welcome to attend.

For more information, call 623-9303844.

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November 2019

Join us and over 70 attendees for Business Over Breakfast!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events each month to help the business community build stronger connections. We invite you or a member of your team to join us at one of these upcoming events. Pricing varies based on the event. For more information or to register please visit glendaleazchamber.org or call 623-937-4754.

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Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday backed by American Express. The Glendale Chamber invites community members to participate in this special movement to support your favorite local small businesses in the City of Glendale as well as Downtown Glendale. Nov. 30 will also mark the 10th year in celebration of Small Shop Saturday. Over the decade, the Shop Small movement has made a big community impact in providing a platform for small businesses to come together and creating awareness.

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The Glendale Chamber offers many cost-saving benefits and services for Glendale Chamber Members. One that gets used frequently in the summer months is the Rent-A-Car program.

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The Glendale Chamber team was recently on the grounds of Camelback Ranch – for a tour and learned updated insights of the economic growth this state-of-the-art baseball stadium brings to the community. Though Camelback Ranch underwent a long process to establish itself in Glendale, the outcome today is rewarding to its community members and die-hard baseball fans.

Camelback Ranch’s hope and goal is to embody authenticity and give visitors an experience of accessibility and inclusiveness. Therefore, the community is given free parking during spring training and the ability to meet the players within their large complex of 13 baseball fields and open scenic pathways by the lake and All-Stars Walk section.

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GCC Veterans Service Center helps guide vets

BY NATALIE URQUIZA

Glendale Star Contributing Writer

Glendale Community College boasts on its website “GCC is ranked eighth among vet-friendly two-year colleges.”

GCC’s Veterans Services Center has about every branch of the military working with other veterans. For instance, U.S Army veteran Gil Felix works at the center and is also a student at GCC. Felix said he works with veterans “helping them learn about their benefits or what benefits they can use ... getting them into classes and virtually anything that has to do with veterans, they come in here and we help them out.”

Felix, born and raised in Glendale, graduated from Cactus High School before joining the Army. After being in the Army, he took classes in New York. When he moved back to Arizona, he found the veteran center and has helped others since.

Gil Felix helps guide fellow veterans to benefits and classes at Glendale Community College.

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“Frequently, the questions have been about the veteran’s benefits, not knowing how they operate or what benefits they can use or what the benefits offer,” said Felix. “That is what the questions has been most frequently, along with helping them getting lined up with their classes.

Helping to get them all squared away.”

He sees many veterans who are coming to college for the first time, fresh out of the military. He can relate, as he thought coming to college was scary, when transitioning back to civilian life.

“It is your first time you get to choose

what you do, it’s not you getting told what to do,” Felix said. “It was a big deal for me and a lot of times it is a big deal for the new veterans. The new veterans and new transitioning veterans who want to start school.”

He has found GCC to be super helpful because of knowing there are other people who are like-minded and have been through or understand at least the same problems.

“You make friends here, you start feeling alright this is where I am supposed to be and then you start branching out from there,” Felix said. “That is what it felt like for me, not only at the other school but here as well.”

For more information, call the Veterans Services Center at 623-8453362, visit gccaz.edu/veterans or email gcva@gccaz.edu. Located on the GCC campus at 6000 West Olive Avenue, the center hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Hip-hop star Tyla Yaweh said touring is all about the fans

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

For break-out hip-hop star Tyla Yaweh, touring with Post Malone and Swae Lee has been a “dream come true.”

It’s not because he’s playing arenas with two of the biggest rappers. It’s all about the fans.

“People are waiting outside of the bus,” Yaweh said. “It’s everything I expected.

“We did a bunch of arena tours in Europe and Australia, but America is something different. It’s magical. This is where we’re from.”

The 24-year-old singer-songwriter is from Los Angeles, but he was raised in Orlando. He combines R&B and hiphop with a self-proclaimed “rock star” attitude.

Earlier this year he released his debut album “Heart Full of Rage,” which earned more than 86 million global streams. The key to his success is staying focused, he said.

“I just try to stay sane and not get dis-

Before Tyla Yaweh became a hip-hop star, he wanted to be a magician or a skater. (Photo courtesy Epic Records)

tracted by the lifestyle,” Yaweh said. “I work hard and health is wealth. Structure is key. I keep all these things in my head.

“I love making music. Whenever I

get the chance to be in the studio, when everybody is still sleeping I’m still up working. Sometimes I like it when I’m not in the studio every day. I can build up the memories and stories and write it all out when I’m in the booth. I was born to do this. It’s a gift.”

Music wasn’t originally his goal, though. He aspired to be a magician like Criss Angel.

“I wanted to be a skateboarder, too,” Yaweh said. “I still skate to this day. If music doesn’t work all the way, I can go to the X Games and call it a day.

“I loved skating and dancing. My sister was in a girl band and I used to go to all her practices and studio sessions.

That was something that probably gave me the talent. I studied it. I figured out I could sing as a kid.”

He said his sister inspired him, but now the tables have turned. She’s out of the business yet lives vicariously through him.

“I love my family,” he said.

Yaweh is looking forward to returning

to the Valley with Post Malone on Friday, Nov. 8.

“I’ve played two shows in Phoenix— when I was on tour with Yung Pinch and for Pot of Gold,” he said. “It was cool. I look at my Twitter and people there are so ready for me to get out there. Scottsdale is lit, too.”

He calls his shows the “Tyla Yaweh Experience.” He wants a shared experience between him and his fans.

“My show has a lot of raging,” he said.

“I might go out and touch the crowd. I like getting off the stage and running into the bleachers and performing. It’s a good show that has genuine energy.”

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Traveling during the holidays… and back pain

BY DR. NICK HUNTER

This week, we have put together some tips to make traveling during the holidays a little less painful.

We all know being stuck in a car for an extended amount of time can be brutal- especially for the driver. Having bad posture while sitting down for hours at a

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We encounter many people who have traveled to another state, whether it may be by car or by plane, and return home with major back issues. Patients often ask, “I want to see my family. What can I do to make traveling less painful for me so that I can go see them?”

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Air Travel Tip No. 1: While on the plane, it can understandably be difficult to get up and move around. Unless you’re walking to the back to use the restroom, you probably aren’t getting much movement. A solution to this would be to do tiny in-flight exercises such as shoulder shrugs and foot circles. This will assist blood circulation throughout the body and help to avoid blood clot formation in your legs and have a huge impact on the way you feel after landing.

Air Travel Tip No. 2: The final piece of advice is to push your suitcase, rather than to pull it.

Pulling your suitcase from behind as you cross the airport causes the body to twist in a motion that can be harmful to your back. Pushing the suitcase in a forward direction alleviates strain on the back and upper body.

This season, venture out into the world and make some memories! Jump in the car! Hop on a plane! Hopefully, these tips will keep you active and healthy so you can take advantage of the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones!

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time can lead to severe back problems.

Here are some tips to avoid common mistakes while on a holiday road trip: Driving Tip No. 1: Stop the pain before it starts by adjusting the car seat before you begin your journey can help immensely. Putting your seat in a position that is tilted slightly backward will allow your elbows to relax and your body to sit naturally. This, in turn, will reduce the stress placed on the spine because the seat will carry some of your weight.

Driving Tip No. 2: Tight clothing or belts can restrict your movement and cause the body to gradually become stiffer over the duration of the trip. Wearing loose, comfortable clothes will allow more movement within whatever tiny space you might find yourself.

Driving Tip No. 3: People often don’t realize that giving the body a break after a certain amount of time in the car is essential. Pulling over to a rest stop or gas station will allow you to get out, walk around and give your legs a much-needed stretch.

(To help encourage these breaks, drink lots of water!)

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF It’s that time of year again: Old Towne and Catlin Court will be transformed into a Christmas Village from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, This is the annual Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Glendale.

Returning this year, follow the “Tree Trail” featuring festive retro-themed trees in front of many of the shops and eateries.

Activities include make and take crafts for all ages, holiday music and ornament-making for the Patriotic Communi-

ty Tree.

At sundown, storefronts will display holiday lighting to kick off the season.

A starting place is the Arizona Information at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures, 5836 W. Palmaire Avenue.

Activity lists and event maps will be available there.

The Holiday Open House is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the Downtown Business Community. For additional information, call 623-299-2060 or visit visitdowntownglendale.com.

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The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

King Crossword ACROSS 1 Lehar’s “Merry” one 6 “Nonsense!”

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One Wright was wrong, but two Wrights were right In the latter part of the 19th Century, when the Methodist church was holding its denominational convention, one leader stood up and shared his vision both for the church and society at large. He told the ministers and evangelists how he believed someday men would fly from place to place instead of merely traveling on horseback. But it was a concept too outlandish for many members to handle.

One minister, Bishop Wright, stood up and angrily protested. “Heresy!” he shouted. “Flight is reserved for the angels!”

He went on to elaborate that if God had intended for man to fly, He would have given him wings. Clearly, the bishop was unable to envision what the speaker was predicting. When Bishop Wright finished his brief protest, he gathered up his two sons, Orville and Wilbur, and left the auditorium.

That’s right. His sons were Orville and Wilbur Wright. Several years later, on Dec. 17, 1903, those two sons did what their father called impossible. They made four flights that day. The first lasted only 12 seconds, but the fourth lasted 59 seconds and took them 852 feet. The two brothers partnered together to accomplish the impossible – and in the process, they changed the world. They discovered the power of partnership.

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Let me share another story about Orville and Wilbur Wright. Columnist Harvey Mackey shared this true story in his newspaper column.

Early in the development of flight, the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were largely dismissed at home in America. They had to go abroad to get proper recognition for their aeronautical achievements. The French government gave the Wright brothers an opportunity to demonstrate what they had done. However, the French were obviously jealous of the two modest Americans.

At a banquet in Paris to honor the accomplishments of the Wright brothers, the chief speaker at the dinner devoted most of his remarks to claiming France had led the world in aviation exploration and would do so in the future. He gave very little in praise to the two American guests.

When Wilbur Wright was called upon to speak, he said: “I am no hand at public speaking, and so I must on this occasion

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content myself with a few words. As I sat here listening to the speaker who preceded me, I heard his comparisons made to the eagle, to the swallow and to the hawk as typifying skill and speed in mastery of the air. But somehow or other, I could not keep from thinking of the parrot which, of all the ornithological kingdom, is the poorest flier and the best talker.”

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Notice the two types of speakers we have in these two accounts. Both were full of hubris. Both were condescending.

Both spoke from their preconceived biases. One was proud and short-sighted. The other’s head was so far in the clouds, he couldn’t see the real heroes sitting right in front of him. Don’t be too hard on those two speakers. We all have been like those them from time to time. Lesson: While it’s hard to get off our high horse, it might be much harder if we don’t.

While others waxed eloquent in their arenas, Orville and Wilbur just went on with the business of building an airplane.

They understood inspiration must turn into perspiration. With good old-fashioned grit, primitive engineering skills, humility, and with few assets, they turned old bicycles and unreliable engines into an achievement that turned the world right-side up. They shifted the playing field. They moved from “tell-a-vison” to “do-a-vision.” It was a “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” moment, not even recognized by those in their own country.

The Wright brothers and their ilk aren’t distracted by the “parrots” who keep parading throughout history, busy convincing their audiences they are eagles, swallows and hawks. No, they just kept

on keeping on, doing what is Wright, accomplishing the mission, accomplishing great things that are real, tangible and lasting for the benefit of all.

No seeking the glory here. Just finding a need and meeting it. I want to say thank you to the researchers, nurses, doctors, pastors, IT people, pharmacists, front line responders, elementary teachers, Sunday school teachers and workers, workers in factories, volunteers, business owners and their employees, the military, ironworkers, machinists, printers, binders, janitors and the like that are too busy accomplishing something to be distracted by static in the airwaves.

Obviously, I could only mention a few heroes in this article so if I missed you, it wasn’t intentional. You know who you are. You are the ones who make countries work. I say to you, like many others in our community, well done. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when no one gets the glory.

This reminds me of Jesus and the work He accomplished. No glory seeking. No stately form that you would notice Him. Jesus wore blue jeans. Humble, mounted on a colt, engaging the nameless, faceless, and needy, equipping all people for life, salt and light for a world that needs it, giving grace to all who will accept it. A model for all of us to emulate.

You see that? One Wright made a wrong. Two Wright’s made a right. And the parrots are still talking about it.

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BY NATALIE URQUIZA

What to do after high school?

The Peoria Unified School District helped students with that big question at a Career and College event Oct. 19. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) center at Centennial High School hosted the event, now in its ninth year. It was created by Dr. Patti Beltram, the CTE director. Students in grades six and up were able to start exploring their futures.

“Students were able to talk to current students to find out what is like, talk with colleges, universities, trade and technical schools,” Beltram said.

Employers provided mock interviews, she said and discussed internships as well as entry-level positions.

Nine years ago, the event was held at Arizona State University West.

“The students and parents were like, ‘Oh my gosh I can’t believe all of this is available but I don’t know what it looks like,’” Beltram said.

“That is the reason why we moved it to Peoria high school in the third year because we wanted the students to not just have an open house but to have a hands-on experience.”

As part of that, the students were able to use virtual wells, create a toolbox, do cybersecurity or decorate cupcakes.

The event is designed for students to develop their goals and help map their way through high school and college.

Beltram said nearly 95% of the 2019 graduates took one CTE course before

they graduated and 85% of the graduates took two or more.

One student earned four mastery subject area graduation endorsements. Areas include engineering, automotive and agriculture.

For a graduation endorsement, students must take sequential courses and maintain a 3.0-grade point average, then pass a technical assessment or industry credential.

This is Beltram’s 15th year with the Peoria district and is her 10th year as the CTE director. Before being the director, she was a CTE instructional specialist where she would train teachers.

“I am so excited because you get to

find out what you like and what you don’t like in school, you get to save time and money for your parents,” Beltram said. “I have to say it is so exciting, it is the very few positions within the district that I get to see positive stuff about students every single day.”

The program has already begun planning a meeting for next year’s College and Career Day. “I think it is important to know our students graduate high school, not just with a high school diploma, but they can graduate with an industry credential,” Beltram said.

“They can graduate with college credits towards an associate or a bachelor’s degree. We are finding 85% of our graduates are graduating from our district and continuing post-secondary or related employment to what they took in high school.”

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF They don’t just give grades - they also get them.

On Friday, the Arizona State Board of Education released grades for school districts and schools across the state.

The formula that determines school labels uses a wide range of academic measures, including results from the AzMERIT test and academic growth.

Peoria Unified School District’s overall results show eight schools moved up one letter grade.

Eighteen schools of PUSD’s 42 received A’s.

PUSD elementary schools on “the A-team”: • Apache • Canyon • Copperwood • Desert Harbor • Frontier • Kachina • Lake Pleasant • Oakwood • Oasis • Paseo Verde • Peoria Traditional • Sunset Heights • Vistancia

PUSD high schools who aced it: • Cactus • Centennial • Ironwood • Liberty • Sunrise Mountain

one of those tools.

“Throughout the school year, there are many ways teachers assess how students are doing in the classroom, including classwork, homework, quizzes, projects and teacher and counselor observations about individual student growth. The district also measures soft skills such as students’ ability to communicate, collaborate and think critically.”

A complete list of all Peoria Unified school labels is available at peoriaunified.org.

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PUSD received its Board of Education grades Peoria Elementary School saw the most growth moving from a D in 201718 to a B for the 2018-19 school year.

This year was also the first for school labels for alternative schools. Peoria Flex Academy scored a B. According to a PUSD press release, “The A-F Accountability System is just

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from qualified firms or individuals for the purpose of selecting a firm or individual interested in providing Temporary Employment Services Reference RFP P20AM002 for Northern Arizona University. Offers shall be delivered no later than 2:00 P.M., Arizona Time, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 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. To request a Proposal

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NOTICE OF HEARING Charles D. Wilborn 9002 N. 56th Lane Glendale AZ 85302 602-540-6783 Representing Self AZ Paralegal Services, LLC #8 1515 Christi Weedon AZCLDP #81255 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: LOREN ALDON WILBORN Deceased. PB2019-070098 NOTICE OF HEARING RE: FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a petition has been filed in the above-named Court, together with a document purporting to be the last Will of decedent, requesting that the Will be admitted to probate and that Letters of Personal Representative be issued to Charles D. Wilborn. Hearing has been set to consider the petition on the 26th day of November, 2019 at 9:15am before Judge McGuire, Maricopa County Northwest Courthouse, located at 14264 W. Tierra Buena Lane, Surprise, Arizona. DATED this 23rd day of October, 2019. /s/ Charles D. Wilborn Charles D. Wilborn Published: Glendale Star, Oct. 31, Nov 7, 14, 2019 / 25142 NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that on December 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m in Courtroom 327 at the Madison County Courthouse, located in Edwardsville, IL, an allocation hearing will be conducted regarding the case of Margaret Kuhn, Individually and as Special Administrator for the Estate of Charles Pauli, deceased, vs. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation, et al., Case No. 18 L 524.

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If you feel you may be the father of Carter Alexander Hill, date of birth 7/30/2015, the legal guardian-maternal grandmother, has filed a petition with the courts to legally change the child’s name. The next hearing will be held on 11/27/2019 at 1:30pm at the Northeast Regional Justice Center. Published: Glendale Star, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 / 25317

Person Filing: Jamelle Marie Amidon 251 Sicily Dr., Clayton NC 27527 520808-0109 Jami@forsaleinthe triangle.com SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Maria Louise Battaglini, adult. Case Number PB2019005069 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Jamelle Marie Amidon has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate October 18, 2019 Address: 251 Sicily Dr., Clayton NC 27527 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 251 Sicily Dr., Clayton NC 27527 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 10/22/19 /s/ Jamelle M Amidon Jamelle Marie Amidon PUBLISHED: Glendale Star, Oct. 30, Nov 6, 13, 2019 / 25118

RESOLUTIONS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 20-24 VENDOR SELF SERVICE BID NO. 42000015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WILL RECEIVE BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE FOLLOWING: SELF-INSURED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION THE BID DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S VENDOR SELF SERVICE HOME PAGE AT: HTTPS://GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/VBIDS /DEFAULT.ASPX BIDDER MUST BE REGISTERED AS A VENDOR TO ACCESS BID AND SUBMIT PROPOSAL. REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK LOCATED AT: HTTPS://WWW.GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/DEFAULT.ASPX. EACH PROPOSAL SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. EACH PROPOSAL SHALL BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY THROUGH THE VENDOR SELF SERVICE PORTAL ON OR BEFORE 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, DECEMBER 5, 2019. THE CITY OF GLENDALE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. CITY OF GLENDALE BY: KEVIN R. PHELPS CITY MANAGER PUBLISH: THE GLENDALE STAR - NOVEMBER 7, 2019 / 25528

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