Glendale Star 11.17.22

White Sox sue Glendale over Camelback Ranch dispute

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Chicago White Sox are filing a lawsuit against the city of Glendale for renovations at Camelback Ranch — the Spring Training facility that plays host to both the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The team requested the city to fund the construction of locker rooms for its female employees, and Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps anticipates the Dodgers to join the suit at a later date.

“I’m pretty disappointed and discouraged by the fact that legal proceedings will be moving forward against the city of Glendale,” Phelps said.

Camelback Ranch has been the Spring Training home of the Dodgers and White

Sox since 2009. Located on the west side of Glendale, it is one of the premier sports facilities in the state. Built on 140 acres of land, the $200 million facility consists of 13 full baseball fields, 120,000 square feet of locker room space, and 12 luxury suites to house visiting fans. The agreement is a 25year lease, in which both the White Sox and Dodgers pay the city $1 per year in rent. In addition to the lease payment, the teams also keep all ticketing, food and beverage, and merchandising revenue. On the flip side of the agreement, Glendale

makes roughly $60,000 per year through an interlocal agreement with the city of Phoenix. The city also provides an addi-

Arizona Cardinals donate $10,000 to ‘Girls in STEM’ program

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

On behalf of the Arizona Cardinals, Nicole Bidwill and Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum recently presented the Arizona Science Center with a $10,000 donation toward its Girls in STEM program.

The goal for the Girls in STEM program is to get girls in grades 4 through 8 involved in the STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — community, through interactive and fun activities to help the next generation of women in STEM.

“We’re extremely excited to be getting a

donation to our Girls in STEM program,” said Sari Custer, chief of science and curiosity for Arizona Science Center. “The Girls in STEM mission is critical for Arizona Science Center, and it’s a program that allows us to help empower and inspire girls when it comes to science, technology, engineering and math.”

Located in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center focuses on advanced learning of the next generation through interactive exhibits. From learning about the workings of the human body to underthe-sea lifestyle and even outer space, the center’s colorful and easy-to-understand facility is informative to people of all ages.

At the event on Nov. 8, Arizona Science Center, with the enlisted help of Beachum, put on a demonstration for 30 female students from Sunland Elementary School, located in Phoenix.

With the use of some liquid nitrogen, boiling water and a lot of smoke, the demonstration was educational and showed how fun science can be. It was met with excitement and awestruck faces of aspiring STEM students.

“It was amazing,” Tolleson resident and Sunland science teacher Arianna Johnson said. “They get so excited; they love to talk about it. I just love to see them so hap-

City Manager Kevin Phelps expects the Los Angeles Dodgers to join the Chicago White Sox in a lawsuit against the city of Glendale for renovations at Camelback Ranch. (File photo)

7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301 (623) 237-7100 gesd40.org

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S T O G E S D S T U D E N T S E A R N I N G

T H E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T ' S

E X C E L L E N C E I N A C A D E M I C S A W A R D

These highly-proficient students achieved perfect scores on the Arizona Academic Standards Assessment last school year. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and we thank their teachers for supporting each student's learning. The students will be recognized at the GESD Governing Board Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17. Watch the live stream at youtube.com/c/GlendaleElementarySchoolDistrict.

Marcella Barragan Quezada, Glenn F. Burton School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Enrique Barrera Juarez, Coyote Ridge, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Kinsley Bridgewater, William C. Jack School, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Silas Brown, Glendale Elementary Online (GEO) Learning, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Charles Burtless, Sunset Vista, 5th grade, Mathematics

Nathan Johnston, Sunset Vista, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Nathan Kil, Challenger Middle School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Azaylea LeDuff, Horizon School, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Xavier Macias Martinez, Don Mensendick School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Michelle Magana Armenta, Horizon School, 8th grade, Mathematics

Adrian Nevarez, Bicentennial North School, 6th grade, Mathematics

Scarlett Pena, Glendale Landmark School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Ethan Ramo Garcia, Horizon School, 8th grade, English/Language Arts

Isaiah Richardson, Horizon School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Jocelyn Ryan, Horizon School, 6th grade, Mathematics

Aidan Stewart, Horizon School, 8th grade, Mathematics

Matthew Taw, Desert Garden Elementary School, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Ha Tran, Discovery School, 8th grade, English/Language Arts

Jonathan Valencia Sandoval, Glendale Landmark School, 4th grade, Mathematic

William Velasco, Desert Garden Elementary School, 3rd grade, Mathematics

Jared Velazquez Arciga , Don Mensendick School, 4th grade, Mathematics

Benjamin Zaw, Horizon School, 8th grade, Mathematics

Cindy Segotta Jones, Superintendent

py and excited about something that’s educational, something that could take them further in life. It’s just awesome to see.”

Following the scientific display, the girls were then taken into another activity, depicting the importance of binary and computer coding, through making fun bracelets for the girls to have. The Sunland students and chaperones showed their gratitude for the Cards by gifting Beachum with a signed football from everyone in attendance.

“It is so important,” Beachum said. “I have two young girls of mine and I’ve been a huge advocate for science, technology, engineering, arts and math for a number of years.”

A Title I school, Sunland Elementary doesn’t have the funds to get materials and supplies the Girls in STEM program needs. The donation from the Cardinals will not only help Arizona Science Center, but it will be a catalyst for the girls participating in the program to want to continue their academic journeys and advance in the STEM community.

The donation will also offer assistance to students who don’t think they can participate, as the support will give scholarships to young girls wanting to join the program. With the support that the program is getting and the dedication to making the STEM community more fun and diverse, the Girls in STEM program will continue to make a difference for many young girls moving forward.

“Getting them to experience the things that make the world go round, it’s beautiful to see them get so excited and just want to learn more,” Johnson said.

“So, getting something like a donation to a program, I mean, it would change their lives. It motivates them to want to become something and do something, hopefully, in the science field.”

Publisher Steve T. Strickbine

Vice President

Michael Hiatt

Associate Group Publisher

Laura Meehan, 623-777-1042 lmeehan@star-times.com

EDITORIAL HOTLINE 623-847-4604

Executive Editor

Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@star-times.com

Managing Editor

Jordan Rogers, 480-898-5638 jrogers@timespublications.com

ADVERTISING sales@star-times.com

Advertising Representatives

Barbara Duran, 623-847-4608

bduran@star-times.com

C.E. Williams, 623-847-4601 cwilliams@star-times.com

Classifieds and Obituaries

623-535-8439

Legals notices@star-times.com

Production Manager

Courtney Oldham, production@timeslocalmedia.com

Graphic Designer

Tonya Mildenberg, tmildenberg@timeslocalmedia.com

CIRCULATION 623-535-8439

Circulation Director

Aaron Kolodny, aaron@phoenix.org

Distribution Manager

Brian Juhl, brian@timeslocalmedia.com

SEND US YOUR LETTER

We want to hear from you. Letters should be kept to 300 words or less. Letters will be edited for length, grammar, style and accuracy. Each letter must include your name, address and phone number for verification. Letters should address issues and avoid personal attacks. Complaints about individuals or businesses will not be published. The Glendale Star reserves the right to withhold letters determined to be objectionable or inappropriate.

Email christina@timeslocalmedia.com Online glendalestar.com Fax 623-935-2103

Mail 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

Published weekly by Times Media Group 250 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 100, Goodyear, AZ 85338

623-935-2103

998-340)

AZ 85301.

To start or stop delivery of the paper, please visit: https://timespublications.com/phoenix/ or call 480-898-7901

To receive your free online edition subscription, please visit: https://www.glendalestar.com/e-subscribe/

Glendale police brings back annual turkey drive

BY SUMMER AGUIRRE Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Glendale Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 is resuming its turkey drive tradition to help the community celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

Members of the Glendale Police Department and the Glendale Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 (FOP) will host donation drop-offs between 7 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at trucks staged at the Gateway, Foothills and Main police stations. As this is the organization’s first turkey drive in two years, Officer Dave Goitia, president of FOP Lodge 12, said they are looking forward to hosting the event again.

“COVID hit and we just went a few years where we just lost track of it, stopped doing it, and it got put on the backburner,” Goitia said. “So this year we’re going to fire things up again, because it is a tradition that we’re proud of.”

The FOP is accepting frozen turkeys, canned food and cash donations. All donations will benefit Hope for Hunger Food Bank in Glendale, to which they

will be immediately delivered after the event.

Goitia, who has been an officer for over 21 years, recalls the organization hosting the drive as early as 2007. He said they had accumulated a significant number of turkeys for families at past Thanksgiving seasons.

“We just love to do it; we are excited to do these things,” he said. “So we’re excited about the turkey drive.”

This year, the drive is paramount because the food bank is experiencing difficulty in collecting turkeys for the holiday season due to an avian flu outbreak.

“They told me that they’re concerned that this might be the first year in a long, long time that they’re not going to have enough turkeys to distribute to needy families because of the shortage,” Goitia said. “So they were really excited when we approached them with the idea.”

The drive is a part of the FOP and Glendale police’s focus on becoming more involved in its local community.

This past year, the two participated in a variety of community service efforts,

whether to provide funding, physical work, or food and refreshments. Some of the organizations they have assisted include the Special Olympics and the Faith & Blue organization.

“Our national FOP only has a handful of community partners, and we’re lucky that here in Glendale, we’ve been able to engage with three of them,” Goitia said. “We just felt the need to really push hard in terms of community outreach. It’s a big part of who we are.”

The FOP is a worldwide organization of sworn police officers who are the voice of those protecting and serving its communities. There are over 300 active Glendale officers in the FOP Lodge 12.

Goitia values that hosting the drive and participating in other community outreach events also humanizes law enforcement and helps the public understand the character of a police officer.

“This is also about breaking down barriers and trying to explain to people

that we’re human, we care, we have a stake in the community,” he said. “Yes, we’re here to secure safe neighborhoods. But we’re also here to participate in the community and give and provide time and energy to make the community a better place.”

Glendale

Police Lodge 12 Turkey Drive

WHAT: Frozen turkeys, canned food and cash donations

WHEN: 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22

WHERE: Gateway Police Station (6835 N. 57th Drive, Glendale), Foothills Police Station (6255 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale) and Main Police Station (6261 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale)

INFO: Call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000 or visit glendaleaz.com

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

McDonald’s is introducing two new menu items — the smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with cheese and the Oreo fudge McFlurry.

The two new, limited-time menu

items will be available nationwide beginning Nov. 21. Customers can order both items in restaurants, on the McDonald’s app or via McDelivery.

The smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with cheese features a 100% fresh beef quarter pound patty, topped with two slices of melty American cheese, thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce and smoky sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. There will also be a double smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with cheese.

The Oreo fudge McFlurry blends McDonald’s vanilla soft serve with hot fudge topping and Oreo cookie pieces.

Fraternal Order of

EVEN EXCHANGE

City offices closed for

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Glendale offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24.

Along with bulk trash services, res idential garbage and recycling collec tions will take place on regularly sched uled pickup days. However, pickups regularly scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24, will be shifted one day to Friday, Nov. 25, and regular Friday, Nov. 25, collections will be shifted to Saturday, Nov. 26.

During the week of Thanksgiving, bulk trash services will begin Monday in section 3 and work until the section is completed. Bulk trash services will observe the Thanksgiving holiday, but will operate Friday, Nov. 25, pending section 3’s completion. The Glendale Municipal Landfill will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will be open Fri day, Nov. 25.

For more information about the city’s Solid Waste Management services, visit glendaleaz.com/trash_recycling or call 623-930-2660.

Valley Metro buses, light rail and GUS Bus 1 will run on a Sunday sched ule Thursday, Nov. 24, and on a regular weekday schedule Friday, Nov. 25. No Express or Rapid services will be avail able. GUS 2 and 3 will not be available Thanksgiving or the day after.

Reservations for the Dial-A-Ride ser vice over the Thanksgiving weekend — Thursday, Nov. 24, through Sun day, Nov. 27 — must be made by noon Wednesday, Nov. 23. Reservations can be made by calling Glendale’s Transit

CAMELBACK FROM PAGE 1

tional $1.4 million per year to main tain the grounds and keep the facility in shape.

“I think, one could say, that arguably, the teams have the best Spring Training lease arrangement and the best Spring Training facility in the entire Cactus League,” Phelps said.

As for the lawsuit, the White Sox have filed it with the intention of build ing out the stadium to include separate locker rooms for their female employ

Services at 623-930-3500. There will be no Dial-a-Ride same-day service on Thanksgiving or the day after. ADA ser vice will be available on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 based on the Valley Metro ser vice schedule.

The Glendale Municipal Airport will remain open during the holiday, but the airport administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Fri day, Nov. 25. The airport terminal will be open during normal business hours on both days. The private terminal busi nesses will be closed during the extend ed holiday weekend. Both the lobby and restrooms will be available as a conve nience to the flying public and visitors.

Visit Glendale administrative offic es and Visitor Center will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thurs day, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25. Busi ness hours will resume Monday, Nov. 28. For tourism information, head to visitglendale.com.

Glendale’s Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center and the Glendale Community Center will be closed on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanks giving holiday. For more information about the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, call 623-930-4600 or visit glendaleaz.com/foothillsrec.

Additionally, Glendale’s public li braries will also be closed on Thanks giving, Thursday, Nov. 24, and the day after, Friday, Nov. 25.

For additional information about the city of Glendale’s programs and ser vices, visit glendaleaz.com.

ees, as to have their own space in the facility.

The lawsuit comes due to the fact that the two sides — Glendale and the White Sox — could not come to an agreement on which entity would be the side to fund the additional locker rooms. So, the issue lies with the money.

Glendale Glitters returns to Downtown Glendale

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Glendale Glitters is ready to sparkle in Historic Downtown Glendale this holiday season with a spectacular light display that will be illuminated each evening from 5 to 10 p.m., as well as many festive and free holiday events.

The six-week celebration begins on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m., when the lights will turn on for the first time and will remain lit through Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

“This year marks the 29th anniversary of Glendale Glitters, and the entire experience is truly magical,” said Jamie Aldama, Glendale vice mayor and councilmember from the Ocotillo District. “This annual gathering provides such a great opportunity for families to come together and kick off their holiday season.”

Glendale Glitters is a display of lights around Murphy Park in Downtown Glendale that includes many more activities. This year’s celebration includes the annual Hometown Christmas Parade, various performances at the Murphy Park Amphitheatre, the Movies by Moonlight series and LIBCON West at the Velma Teague Library.

For the first time in the event’s history, Glendale will offer a pair of “Light the World” Giving Machines in Murphy Park. Many will have the opportunity to provide a special Christmas for some families that may not otherwise have anything under their tree. This innovative and fun international initiative uses vending machines to provide people an opportunity to donate

CAMELBACK FROM PAGE 6

two teams exceeds $7 billion. So, we believe this is something that, in the greater sense of how our lease agreement is put together, we believe this is something that we will support them building out and changing for locker facilities for their females, but it shouldn’t be a cost built into our capital.”

This all to be said, Phelps sees this

to carefully selected local and global charities.

The machines will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily beginning Tuesday, Nov. 22, through Saturday, Jan. 7.

“We are very excited to incorporate the ‘Light the World’ Giving Machines this year during Glendale Glitters,” said Heidi Barriga, special events administrator for the city of Glendale.

“The city’s Public Affairs team has worked with the Mayor’s Office and various departments across the city on making this dream become a reality.”

In addition, Each Friday and Saturday in December, local acts will take to the stage for free holiday performances. Murphy Park will come to life with The Sacred Gs. This eclectic group of professional dancers are illuminated in LED lights from head to toe, as they dance to seasonal music on Fridays, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.

LIBCON West returns to the Velma Teague Library on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. This event features comic book artists, cosplay groups, dozens of vendors, live performances, games, prizes, and crafts for kids. To view a full list of programming and vendors at this year’s event, visit libconwest.org.

The Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10, supports Hope for Hunger, a Glendale-based food bank. A donation box will be in the first-floor lobby of city hall. For more information on the parade and how to donate, visit hcparade.org/food-drive.

A full calendar of events is available for viewing at glendaleaz.com/ glendaleglitters.

to be the beginning of the process. The city anticipates more to take place but will stay firm on its position.

“There will be more to come in this,” Phelps said. “At this point, we’ll move into executive session in the future on issues as they come up. But for now, I just wanted to notify the council of what is taking place.”

The White Sox declined to comment when asked about the lawsuit.

For more opinions visit glendalestar.com

Biden was overwrought to the end of campaign

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist

When you read this column, the 2022 election will be over.

Unless, of course, Joe Biden’s “friendly warning” of Nov. 2 has become reality.

In a screed that White House speechwriters titled “Standing Up for Democracy,” the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue attempted to make the political case for Democrats by demonizing those who oppose them.

“Extreme MAGA Republicans,” he again called the group traditionally known as “the loyal opposition.”

And because so many Democrat office holders were falling behind in opinion polls, Biden sought to inoc-

ulate any fellow party members who might have had a hand in supervising the polls where Americans cast their ballots, and the way in which those ballots were counted.

After citing the millions who opted for early voting, the chief executive rationalized why the American people ought to expect and accept delayed results.

“That means, in some cases, we won’t know the winner of the election for a few days — until a few days after the election. … It’s important for citizens to be patient as well.”

While patience is a virtue, most citizens see nothing virtuous in rising prices, rising crime rates, and rising

numbers of illegal aliens invading across an open border.

Instead, they see America in decline. Unable to make the case for his own misguided policies, Ol’ Joe turned to his marketing experts. They, in turn, concocted a slogan for the remaining days of the 2022 campaign.

“Democracy itself is on the ballot!”

Huh?

Not exactly “I Like Ike!”

A far cry from “54-40 or Fight!”

Light years behind “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!”

Democrat consultants may have honestly believed that their latest word combination would unlock urgency in the hearts and minds of enough voters to make a difference, but that modern sloganeering simply led to jeering. Finding the slogan both overwrought

and insulting, one right-of-center voter responded thusly: “I heard what Biden had to say, so I took a very close look at my ballot when I went to vote early. I didn’t see any candidate named ‘Democracy,’ so I guess Joe is just confused again!”

Granted, that response wasn’t as snappy as the rejoinder to Barry Goldwater’s 1964 slogan in his pursuit of the White House. That year, the GOP appeal was as unfortunate as the outcome of the election: “In your heart, you know he’s right!”

Almost reflexively, Goldwater’s opponents countered, “In your guts, you know he’s nuts!” The result, of course, was the landslide validation of the Democrat slogan, “All the way with LBJ!”

County attorney dodged issue in gun case involving child

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

The story claimed headlines early on an August Thursday as a perfect sign of the times. A fourth grader from Queen Creek, 9 years old, was arrested at Legacy Traditional School for toting a gun to school stuffed in a book bag.

The armed child showed another student a bullet. That kid saw something and said something that night at home. The concerned parents contacted the school. The next morning, school officials searched the child’s backpack and found the gun and an ammunition clip loaded with 16 rounds. The Queen Creek cops were summoned.

The story resurfaced last week when the Pinal County attorney, Kent Volkmer, announced he would be pursuing

two felony charges against the 9-year-old, who told police he brought the gun to school to protect against a “possible abduction” because he traveled from home to school and back solo.

Volkmer charged the student with two Class 6 felonies: being a minor in possession of a firearm and interference with an educational institution.

“Given the inherent danger involved with a gun being on a school campus, PCAO must take this seriously,” Volkmer said in a press release.

It’s a charging decision I agree with, especially given Volkmer’s mention that “the juvenile justice system is focused on rehabilitation and correcting behavior, and that will be our focus.”

That’s where I’ll part ways with the county attorney, however. Volkmer

punted when it came to the parents in this case, deciding not to charge Briana Juarez and Keith Martinez while citing the age-old prosecutor’s excuse for the free pass:

“There is no reasonable likelihood of conviction against the juvenile’s parents for any crime,” Volkmer said.

I disagree. So did the Queen Creek Police Department, which in September recommended that the parents each be charged with one misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Their crime? The parents failed to secure the weapon, giving the kid a chance to snatch the gun and endanger an entire school.

The mom, Juarez, told police they kept the weapon locked away in a dresser, a point she later clarified by saying the dresser wasn’t locked, but the gun had a lock on it.

Regardless, case documents indicate the gun lock was missing in action when the 9-year-old grabbed the gun.

Fortunately, the student had no plans to shoot up Legacy Traditional, according to police. The court documents instead depict a boastful child, a kid who showed off a bullet and also told his classmates he could get his hands on pills, wine, guns and booze.

It’s no wonder the incident managed to frighten kids like third grader Jared Arizmendi, who told AZFamily reporters, “My teachers told me it was all going to be fine. (But) I thought we were all going to die in that moment.”

I believe in the Second Amendment as many Arizonans do. I don’t want to take your guns away — though these parents are a notable exception.

That’s because I believe with equal intensity in responsible gun ownership

GlendaleStar.com /GlendaleStar

Old Town Holiday FESTIVAL A

DEC. 10 5-9 p.m.

old town peoria

ARTS AND EVENTS

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

IN

Anthony Pasquarella, MD Sonia Sandhu, MD

Anthony Pasquarella, MD and Sonia Sandhu, MD.

IRONWOOD CANCER & RESEARCH CENTERS IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS

Now seeing patients at our Glendale and Sun City offices.

Now seeing patients at our Glendale and Sun City offices.

Anthony Pasquarella, MD and Sonia Sandhu, MD.

MD.

Now seeing patients at our Glendale and Sun City offices.

Now seeing patients at our Glendale and Sun City offices.

Our comprehensive cancer centers offer a multidisciplinary approach to our patients. Services include Radiation & Medical Oncology, Women's Oncology services, CT & PET diagnostic imaging, state of the art radiation the latest chemo & immunotherapy treatments, along with open enrollment of a wide variety of research studies. Having all these services under one roof allows for daily collaboration among the different specialties and expedited personalized care in your neighborhood.

Our comprehensive cancer centers offer a multidisciplinary approach to our patients. Services include Radiation & Medical Oncology, Women's Oncology services, CT & PET diagnostic imaging, state of the art radiation the latest chemo & immunotherapy treatments, along with open enrollment of a wide variety of research studies. Having all these services under one roof allows for daily collaboration among the different specialties and expedited personalized care in your neighborhood.

Our comprehensive cancer centers offer a multi-disciplinary approach to our patients. Services include Radiation & Medical Oncology, Women’s Oncology services, CT & PET diagnostic imaging, state of the art radiation the latest chemo & immunotherapy treatments, along with open enrollment of wide variety of research studies. Having all these services under one roof allows for dailly collaboration among the different specialties and expedited personalized care in your neighborhood.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 623-312-3000

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 623-312-3000

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 623-312-3000

5810 W. BEVERLY LN GLENDALE, AZ 85306 14810 N. DEL WEBB BLVD. UNIT 3 SUN CITY, AZ 85351

Our comprehensive cancer centers offer a multidisciplinary approach to our patients. Services include Radiation & Medical Oncology, Women's Oncology services, CT & PET diagnostic imaging, state of the art radiation the latest chemo & immunotherapy treatments, along with open enrollment of a wide variety of research studies. Having all these services under one roof allows for daily collaboration among the different specialties and expedited personalized care in your neighborhood.

5810 W. BEVERLY LN GLENDALE, AZ 85306 14810 N. DEL WEBB BLVD. UNIT 3 SUN CITY, AZ 85351

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL 623-312-3000

5810 W. BEVERLY LN GLENDALE, AZ 85306 14810 N. DEL WEBB BLVD. UNIT 3 SUN CITY, AZ 85351

Anthony Pasquarella, MD

Sonia Sandhu, MD

Anthony Pasquarella, MD

Sonia Sandhu, MD

Anthony Pasquarella, MD and Sonia Sandhu,

IRONWOOD CANCER & RESEARCH CENTERS IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS

Anthony Pasquarella, MD Sonia Sandhu, MD

Anthony Pasquarella, MD

Sonia Sandhu, MD

IRONWOOD CANCER & RESEARCH CENTERS IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS

GAMBLE’S OPINION – King Features

Enjoy weird facts instead of troubling news

BY JUDY BLUHM Glendale Star Columnist

Mental fatigue. Post-election hangovers. So much to contemplate. Winners and losers. Time to reflect and take it all in. And remove all of those campaign signs from every street corner! We need a rest from all the political ads. Let’s give ourselves a timeout. Did you know that a snail can sleep for three years? A reader emailed me a list of trivia, and now my mind is spinning with all kinds of irrelevant facts. How can I concentrate on important news and election outcomes, when I have just learned that all polar bears are left-handed? And why is it that no piece of paper (including this esteemed newspaper) can be folded more than seven times?

The orderly rhyme and reason of life is being challenged by little obscure facts that only create more questions. For instance, why can’t crocodiles stick out their tongues? And how is it that butterflies smell with their feet? I might be able to grasp why elephants are the only animals that cannot jump, but I’ll never figure out just who is conducting all these weird experiments.

I’d love to visit those laboratories with white-coated scientists setting up for their next earth-shattering discovery. It had to be a champagne-popping moment when they determined that if a Barbie doll were life-size, her measurements would be 59-18-33 and she would stand 7 feet, 2 inches tall. Who pays for such breakthroughs? Could this be the “pork” in government funding? Not that some facts aren’t useful. I do appreciate knowing that a person

burns more calories sleeping than by watching television. Some facts are simply scary. Look closely at your eyes in the mirror. They are the same size since birth. Now check out your nose and ears — they never stop growing! This is too shocking for words. It also seems that most people fear spiders more than death! And speaking of death, more people die from falling off donkeys than in plane crashes annually.

Perhaps the problem with our new “expanded knowledge base” is that most adults have too many tidbits of information to process in any given day. We’re like a computer with circuits jammed; an email file that is too full; a glass of water spilling over. Stop — I can’t know one more thing! Now that I realize that women blink twice as much as men, I’ve been noticing this lately. I also am not sure what to do with the new and gross knowledge that most dust particles in our homes are made up of dead skin! Yikes!

Oh, I do have something very important for you to ponder. Did you know that it is physically impossible to lick your own elbow? Try it … evidently a team of researchers found out that ninety percent of folks who read this “fact” end up trying to lick their elbows. Mission impossible? Good luck, and let me know if you have success! So, until next week, enjoy the weird facts, forget about troubling news, and anticipate the approach of holidays. Good news is coming.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

HAYWORTH FROM PAGE 8

Now, almost 60 years later, voter attitudes have once again changed. That’s why the reaction to both Joe Biden and his desperate-sounding slogan were so dismissive.

Simply stated, Ol’ Joe was confirming the bitter partisanship he equates with his own political survival.

It’s what Biden and others of his ilk left unsaid — the attitude behind the slogan — that both amuses and infuriates Republicans. Conservatives be-

LEIBOWITZ FROM PAGE 8

and responsible parenting. Keeping a loaded handgun in a drawer when you have a 9-year-old in the house? That’s courting disaster.

Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice nailed it when he urged “all caregivers with firearms in their homes to secure them in a way that no child in the house will be able to obtain access to the firearm.”

Arizona law defines delinquency

lieve the true sentiment expressed is this: “Democracy is only served when Democrats are elected!”

That’s why the betting here is that the successful two-word slogan House Republicans used way back in 1946 will prove as successful this year.

“Had enough?”

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 19952007.

with crystal clarity. It “means any act that tends to debase or injure the morals, health or welfare of a child.”

Maybe Volkmer couldn’t have found a jury to convict the parents of contributing to their kid’s delinquency, but it would have been worth having a jury or judge decide if this isn’t criminal bad parenting, then what is?

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

The Glendale Star welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number.

The Glendale Star will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing.

The Glendale Star will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the Glendale Star, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.

Is It Time For A Change of Heart?

Making healthy choices can lower your risk of heart disease. By limiting your saturated fat and trans fat intake, you can help reduce your cholesterol levels and lower your risk of coronary artery disease. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat protein sources such as lean meat, poultry and fish. And be sure to manage your portion size—how much you eat is as Important as what you eat. Ready to take control of your heart health? Give us a call today – our team is here to help you at every step of your heart health journey

Coyotes’ chemistry a priority for Christian Fischer

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

Christian Fischer doesn’t mind being the answer to a trivia question.

The Arizona Coyotes forward scored the first professional hockey goal at the team’s temporary home, ASU’s Mullett Arena in Tempe, on Oct. 28 against the Winnipeg Jets.

“I’ll forever go down in the history books and be a trivia answer,” he said with a smile at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. “That’s something cool. I guess it’s something to hold on to, right?”

The 25-year-old Yotes alternate captain is enjoying his time at the 5,000seat Mullett Arena, which, besides hockey, houses concerts and wrestling matches.

“It’s obviously small, but I think the atmosphere is something that we haven’t had in Arizona for a little bit,” Fischer said. “It’s fun to play there because you can hear the crowd.”

The Chicago native had big compliments about the quality of arena’s ice.

“That’s the big thing,” Fischer said. “You’re probably going to hear it throughout the whole year. I think it’s one of the best ice surfaces in the league. I think every team that’s come in has probably said the same thing. It’s noticeably really, really good ice.

“There are a lot of cities you play in

that have great ice — Edmonton comes to mind. It’s always fast and ours feels like that. It’s a big bonus.”

This year, Fischer is donning the alternate captain “A” on his sweater, along with Clayton Keller and Lawson Crouse. The Coyotes did not name a captain this year.

“It’s a big honor,” Fischer said. “I

think being between myself, Clayton and Lawson, we’ve all been here for seven years now. I think all of us share leadership qualities.

“It’s difficult when you come into a different team, new city. It’s pretty daunting. We always take those guys in, and we make everyone feel comfortable.

“I think if you’d talk to any guy who’s played with us or for us in the last five, six years, they’d all say we have one of the best locker rooms in the NHL, when it comes to how tight we are and how much fun we have, and how much the guys care about each other.”

Fischer said every NHL player is invested in his team, but it’s different with the Coyotes.

“It’s a noticeable change from team to team and for whatever reason, I think we always seem to have a really good locker room, a very good brotherhood that guys always talk about when they leave. I think a lot of it comes down to our head coach Bear (André Touri-

gny). He’s really big on brotherhood, and hockey will take care of itself.”

The age range of the Coyotes players is about 18 to 35, Fischer said. But they do their best to support each other.

“We’re all humans,” he said. “It’s an odd working environment, but when you care about each other, you ask if they’re having fun or if someone’s having a bad day. You take them out for a coffee, or if the young guys aren’t having a good week, you go to dinner with them.”

Their kindness comes from the heart and from their time with former Arizona Coyotes captains Shane Doan and Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

“That’s exactly what he was doing,” said Fischer, who called Andreoli Italian Grocer in Scottsdale the team’s “hotspot.”

“Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who was a close friend of mine and still is, was great for us. He would always take care of the young guys. He had me and Kells (Clayton Keller) over for dinner. That means a lot when you’re 18, 19, 20 years old. There’s a lot of pressure and anxiety and stress that comes with the NHL. I think that stuff goes a long way. We’ve learned from the past guys, and we take a lot of pride in that because that means a lot more than ice production and wins and losses. I think if you’re happy and close in the locker room, you’ll have a good team.”

Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Fischer says Mullett Arena has some of the league’s best ice.

(Getty Images/ Submitted)

PDP plans, HMO and PPO plans in select states, and with select State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in Cigna depends on contract renewal. © 2022 Cigna Some content provided under license. Y0036_23_786411_M

tar The Glendale

Paws to Read WEDNESDAYS

Paws to Read is offering kids the opportunity to meet Harper, Maddie and Richie to help relieve stress and spend time with animals. These three dogs are always excited to interact with children and listen to whatever stories are being told.

Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

The Open Mic WEDNESDAYS

Stir Crazy Comedy Club hosts its weekly open mic night. Those interested are likely to see new talent as well as seasoned comedians just looking to work on new material. Think you have what it takes to take the stage and make the audience laugh? Now is your chance. There are 10 sign-up spots that will become available online at noon on Monday.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com

Don Williams Senior and Company

NOV. 17

Join musician and visionary Don Williams and his crew as they play the night away with authentic melodies practiced for decades, and a full set of classics brought to the public.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly 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 in the city of Glendale.

Weekly 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 Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

trio to a powerhouse band with a full swinging cast of horn players and singers.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com

small prizes and books for getting the lucky numbers.

Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary. com

Socrates Cafe: A Virtual Philosophical Discussion Group

NOV.

17

Come together with other aspiring philosophers and discuss the works of the old greats of philosophy over Zoom. Find people with different backgrounds and experiences to help broaden mental horizons. Register with your email address for the link.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 10 a.m. to noon, free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Sourcing and Pricing Merchandise for Online Selling NOV. 19

Anyone who lives anywhere for long enough will inevitably build up a good stash of things they want to sell or get rid of. Learn the ins and outs of selling things and how to figure out what someone might be willing to pay for what you’ve got.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 10:30 a.m. to noon, free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Big Band Grandstand

NOV. 21

Become part of a big band and practice your musical skills along with a large collection of other like-minded musicians. Any musician who can sight-read charts is encouraged to show up with their own music stand and instrument to play, getting an experience they could not get simply practicing alone at home.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Bob Zany NOV. 18 and NOV. 19

Bob Zany has appeared in over a thousand national TV shows, including a 17-year stint on The Jerry Lewis Telethon and appearances on “The Tonight Show.” He’s appeared in all 50 states, nine countries, and has been making audiences laugh for over 35 years. Now he brings his experienced comedy styling to the Stir Crazy for two nights only, so don’t miss out.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com

Run/Walk for Hope 5K NOV. 19

Join a run for hope and support a good cause at the 5K run held by Families Raising Hope. All proceeds from the event will be used to help Arizona families in their battle against cancer. Those who wish to participate but cannot show up may also join the Families Raising Hope Virtual Race, which can be completed from any location.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale, 7 to 9 a.m., ticket prices vary, familiesraisinghope.org

Code with Daisy: Teen and Tween Coding Club NOV. 26

As time passes, learning how computers work is becoming more important than ever to understanding how the modern world works. Youths from the age of 10 to 18 are encouraged to come by the library and learn the art of coding by working on the code club’s robots and seeing how they tick.

Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns NOV. 19

For over 30 years, Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns have been playing blues and jazz music all across Arizona, going from a small blues

Senior Sunday Bingo NOV. 20

Put your bingo luck up against other seniors in library bingo night every third Sunday of the month. Win

CAREER & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Robert L. Duffy HS is a hidden gem for learning

BY ROBERT L. DUFFY HIGH SCHOOL

Just north of Phoenix International Airport is a small campus of domed buildings that has been a unique landmark to many traveling through this part of Phoenix.

Robert L. Duffy High School, known in the community as “RLD,” is a hidden gem in Central Phoenix. It is part of Career Success Schools, known for its focused and signature programs in Phoenix for over two decades.

Career Success Schools is excited to announce a new school leader at Robert L. Duffy High School for the 2022-23 school year. Jaime Tejada, known to many as “Mr. T,” has come on board to lead the program and development of Robert L. Duffy and its CTE film and TV production program.

From its inception in 2011 until the present, it has served the needs of hundreds of students with a focus on:

• Personalized and flexible individual instruction.

• Small class size.

• Supportive and diverse instruction.

• Job readiness skills.

• Signature TV and film production program with Adobe Premiere certification.

In addition, students are able to advance in obtaining credits as well as recover credits. RLD focuses on preparing students to successfully integrate and contribute to the community. Classes are set at nine-week terms, and students are able to earn one full

credit in a semester. RLD has also fostered effective partnerships with local organizations that support the whole student with job readiness, social-emotional and personal safety.

As a leader, Tejada has a diverse background that connects with many of the students at RLD. Tejada is the first-generation college graduate. He understands the nature of struggling to achieve in an environment where language, culture, poverty and lack of opportunities are an issue. He was a second language learner with little classroom support. He believes that we can all make choices to improve our lives and that we should support each other as work to move ahead.

Students at RLD will benefit from the belief that change can come one choice at a time and that our circumstances do not predetermine our future.

“We are committed to being innovative, supportive, and building personal connections,” Tejada said.

He loves students of all ages and believes we are all “continuous” learners.

Tejada also advocates for a safe and supportive environment for teachers to thrive in knowing that an amazing teaching can have an enormous positive impact on young learners. The RLD team is unique, diverse, and qualified to provide an excellent educational experience.

Tejada is excited for the amazing opportunity to make a difference with the Rob-

CTE film and TV production program. (Robert L. Duffy High School/Submitted)

ert L. Duffy High School students, parents and community. His vision is to transform RLD into a flagship for TV and film, as well as visual arts, in Central Phoenix that provides real-life experience and relevant opportunities for its diverse student population.

For more information, contact us at 602393-4200.

Jaime Tejada, known to many as “Mr. T,” has come on board to lead the program and development of Robert L. Duffy High School and its

Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center

BY THE AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

The Airman & Family Readiness Center at Luke Air Force Base offers myriad workshops and other programs for DoD military, AFR, ANG, military retirees, DoD civilians and their eligible family members. In other words, anyone with base access.

While visiting Luke Air Force Base, stop in and take advantage of the fabulous programs offered at your Airman & Family Readiness Center.

The next virtual Luke Air Force Base job fair will be announced. Network with more than 40 local and national employers, have on-site interviews, visit with airline industries, and inquire about health care and top government agencies.

• Career enhancement programs: The Department of Labor TAP Employment Workshop is held for separating and retiring members and their spouses.

The workshop details job search strategies, networking, resume writing, interviewing, VA benefits and more. The mandatory program officially started in January 2013. “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” is a professional lecture for officers and senior NCOs leaving the military.

Learn about salary negotiations, benefit packages, networking and resume writing to help compete for jobs in the marketplace.

• Mandatory pre-separation counseling briefing on separation/retirement entitlements.

• Discovery Resource Center: resources for relocations, transition, employment, housing, schools and more.

• AMVETS: provides medical records screening and assistance with VA disability claims.

• School liaison officer: addresses educational issues involving military children and youth in the local school

community.

• Military & Family Life Counselor Program: The counselors are here to listen and available to help service members, spouses, family members, children and staff. The MFLC Program provides confidential support for a range of issues, including relationships, crisis intervention, stress management, grief, occupational and other individual and family issues.

• Financial management programs: some of these programs available to active-duty military only.

• Family readiness programs.

• Relocation readiness programs.

• The Exceptional Family Member Program is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs. This program’s services include a variety of personnel, medical and family support functions.

For more information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 623-856-6550 or 56fss.fsfr@luke. af.mil or visit its Facebook page, Luke A&FRC. The address is 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB.

Industry partners are key to West-MEC’s future

BY DR. SCOTT SPURGEON West-MEC Superintendent

Industry partners are essential to Western Maricopa Education Cen ter’s (West-MEC) future as a career and technical education school district. Many CTE programs have difficulty

finding highly qualified industry profes sionals to teach its courses. This is where partnerships with industry profession als are beneficial. Bringing in industry professionals to share their knowledge helps students learn and gives local or ganizations a look at the next generation

of job-ready individuals.

West-MEC joined the Arizona Com merce Authority for the first time and is involved in petitioning companies to come to the West Valley. West-MEC works on the front end with these busi nesses, rather than them coming in to pursue talent and workforce solutions months later.

The ideal industry partnership ben efits the business and the students. West-MEC’s partnership with the In dependent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is one that West-MEC would like all collaborations to emulate.

West-MEC students who complete the electrical trade specialty program are awarded a year-one credit in the IEC apprenticeship. The apprentice ship is a four-year model; after com pleting the first year, students are in terviewed, hired by an IEC contractor, and sponsored for the next three years of the apprentice program. Students

are not obligated to complete the ap prenticeship but repeatedly take the opportunity to receive paid, hands-on training.

Through this partnership, West-MEC students receive an outstanding oppor tunity and IEC receives an influx of jobready employees eager to join the field.

COVID-19 forced many businesses to close, reduce their number of em ployees, or launch work-from-home initiatives. This led to less opportuni ties for West-MEC students to enter the workforce.

As the quagmires of the pandemic re cede, West-MEC wants to shift the par adigm of how businesses and education collaborate. West-MEC’s new partner ship model ensures courses are aligned to industry standards and provides the best talent pipeline for companies look ing to fill their employment gap.

For more information, visit west-mec.edu or call 623-738-0022.

The ideal industry partnership benefits the business and the students. West-MEC’s partnership with the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is one that West-MEC would like all collaborations to emulate. (West-MEC/Submitted)

Diamond Jim’s earns title of Arizona’s most huggable jeweler

BY PETER BALGOCHIAN Diamond Jim’s Manager

Many people are wishing for the days when stores gave personal service. It seems that this is few and far between nowadays. We all want a little bit of customer service and personal attention, don’t we? Is that too much to ask? Well, at Diamond Jim’s Jewelry, be prepared for that great service again.

Diamond Jim’s believes not only in a five-star experience when you come in but makes sure you have it every time. Diamond Jim’s has both a master watchmaker and master jeweler, so there is no need to wait three weeks or more for repairs like you do at those larger chain stores. With over 100 years of combined experience in each location, you can be sure that Diamond Jim’s will give you the best service for all your jewelry and watch needs. Diamond Jim prides himself on quality jewelry and quality repair work, too. If it’s a 100-year-old pocket watch or that brand-new engagement ring you need

sized, you will get the highest-quality work from them.

Who is Jim? It’s a question many people ask when they first come into the store. Well, for more than 35 years, Diamond Jim has personally curated a wonderful collection of fine jewelry locally, and has literally traveled the country and the world for the best works of art to display in his store. His discerning eye, backed by years of experience, lets him choose only the best for his customers.

Diamond Jim has always had a long-standing respect for those who serve, especially in the military. Whether you are active or a veteran, you can feel comfortable that Jim is looking out for you. He has personally instructed his staff to always take extra care of our military personnel and to give them a special price reserved only for those who are serving or who have served. Here’s an example: a diamond wedding ring for only $40/month. A set of diamond studs for only $50/month. Wow! In addition, if you need a loan on

a piece of jewelry, you will get a special military rate from Diamond Jim’s. Now you know why Diamond Jim’s is Arizona’s most huggable jeweler.

For more information visit Diamond

Jim’s at 10001 W. Bell Road, Suite 127, Sun City, or call 623-977-2299. Want to see some great values before you come in? Check them out at diamondjims4diamonds.com.

GCC addresses future workforce needs of the West Valley

BY GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Many people who are entering college this year are very likely to find themselves in a future work environment that is quite different than today.

To keep up with changing technology, new types of jobs will be created. These jobs will require vastly different types of skills, a wider knowledge of technology and different levels of responsibilities to solve new problems.

Glendale Community College is dedicated to preparing students for the future needs of the employers in the West Valley. GCC focuses on lifelong learning, getting credentials and degrees, expanding the use of technology and developing transferable skills. And to help students get into the workforce faster, we offer fast track credentials in high-demand disciplines.

The school also places a priority on being a resource for job seekers and employers. The GCC Career Services center connects students, certificate holders and graduates with jobs, in-

ternships and career opportunities with businesses and organizations in the West Valley.

Izelle Silva, Glendale Community College’s director career services, explained, “49.5% of the job growth in metro Phoenix will occur in the West Valley, and GCC is the hub between business, education and job seekers. We serve everyone by connecting an educated workforce with businesses in the West Valley.”

The GCC Career Services team helps students and graduates prepare for the future by providing career guidance, resume writing and interview workshops, and matching students with opportunities.

Conversely, GCC serves businesses by setting up internships, offering on-campus recruitment and sponsoring several opportunity fairs.

Glendale Community College is driving the future of the West Valley by improving the economic strength of the business sector by enhancing the skills of the students.

Izelle Silva of Glendale Community College guides a student through some of the many job-finding resources available in career services. (GCC/Submitted)

Key takeaways from the Women’s Leadership Conference

BY RHONDA CARLSON Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO

Irecently attended the fi rst Arizona Women’s Leadership Conference last month, an incredible opportunity for women (and men) to come together, learn, share and grow in their professional lives. I was energized and inspired by the engaging speakers and conversations with women in our business community, as opportunities to pause, refl ect and renew in our why are rare as our daily juggling act often leaves little room for such things. But I encourage you, however and wherever you can, to make the time and, at the very least, thoughtfully absorb the following takeaways to aid in your continued development.

Be a disruptor. Push the envelope, speak up, and take risks to help achieve your why. You never know the impact you can have if you don’t take that leap forward.

Be your own advocate in the workplace. Ask leadership, “Am I being paid the same as my male counterparts for doing the same job?” If you can’t

assure gender pay equity exists in your workplace, maybe it’s time to find a better work culture.

Focus on your gifts, not your weaknesses. We are our own worst critics, and neglect giving ourselves proper kudos for being the master jugglers that we are each day.

Put your health first. We are doing ourselves and those around us a disservice if we are stuck in a constant state of stress. Even if it’s five minutes of quiet reflection, don’t skip taking care of yourself or that stressed state can lead to burnout and prevent you from being the leader you are destined to be!

Special thanks to our Peoria Chamber members, Brightworks Consulting, ASU and the city of Peoria for making this event possible.

Rhonda Carlson

President and CEO

Peoria Chamber of Commerce 15707 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria 623-979-3601 rcarlson@peoriachamber.com

Post-high school guidance from online school graduates

BY FAMILY FEATURES

Before a global pandemic re shaped education across Amer ica, many students followed the “expected” path: complete primary education, earn a high school diploma and transition into a career or further learning.

Now, after an unexpected year (or more) of online learning, many stu dents are embracing more nontradi tional routes for their education and considering new options for life after high school graduation.

A valuable first step for high school ers is envisioning the future they want.

“Looking at different avenues and taking an interest inventory really help with the exploration process,” said Morgan Champion, head of counseling for Pearson Virtual Schools. “I recom mend completing a career cluster inter est survey, which are widely available online for free, to give guidance on which types of careers align to your in terests and skills, such as a service-re lated or scientific field.”

Next, consider these choices and tips for preparing for life after high school from alums of fully online K-12 schools Connections Academy and Reach Cyber Charter School.

Keep options open for different paths

Beyond the traditional four-year college degree, there are many ways students can progress toward a longterm goal or successful career. Com munity or two-year college is an option for some because it’s often closer to home and tuition can be more affordable. Others enroll in a trade school or secure suitable jobs and step directly into the workforce. Some graduates enlist for military service, while others take some time off to figure out their next step before making a move.

Keeping an open mind about all options is something graduate Angel Bennett supports fully. The flexibility of online learning allowed her to get a jump on her college education. She earned an associate of arts degree and associate of science degree through her local community college before

graduating high school, giving her an edge in admission to her top choice four-year college. She now attends a private liberal arts college and is well on her way to a career fueled by a pas sion for clothing and inclusive fashion design.

The ambitious pace served as inspi ration to Bennett’s younger sister, as well; Amber completed her own asso ciate of arts and associate of science degrees as a 14-year-old high schooler and will start attending a private fouryear university at 15 as she simultane ously completes her diploma.

Students should ask their high school

Beyond the traditional four-year college degree, there are many ways students can progress toward a long-term goal or suc cessful career. (Getty Images/Submitted)

navigate the application process.

Know it’s OK to take a break

Pausing in the middle of one’s edu cation is a practice that’s more com mon in other parts of the world but is growing in the United States.

According to data from Pearson, nearly 17% of U.S. high schoolers were considering a gap year, which en ables the graduate more time to evalu ate options and priorities, save money and plan for the future.

about these types of dual-enrollment options.

For some high school students, one of the most intimidating decisions to make is which colleges to apply to. However, law graduate Strid er Kachelein, top of his undergrad class and top 4% in his law class at a prestigious institution, said to take that chance and apply to your dream school, even if you think you can’t afford the tuition.

Kachelein, who started online school in sixth grade, knows paying for col lege can be challenging for many high school students and their families. He

recommends researching financial aid policies first and carefully.

“So many people believe they can’t get in and are shocked when they do,” Kachelein said. “Money can also be a big issue, but there are so many re sources available, like the college match I applied to in high school. A key stat I also looked at while researching colleges was the school’s ‘percent of fi nancial need met.’ There are a number of schools that will meet 100% of your determined financial need, which can make a world of difference. For exam ple, at these schools, if your family is deemed unable to pay tuition, room or board, then 100% of these expenses are covered by the school.”

High schoolers can reach out to their school’s college counselors to help

COVID-19 heavily influenced 2020 graduate Stormy Kaiser’s decision to take a gap year between high school and college. Choosing to accelerate her online curriculum allowed Kaiser to complete high school graduation re quirements a year early, so even after taking the year off to realign plans the pandemic disrupted, she’s on schedule to enroll in a four-year college with her peers.

Take advantage of career-related coursework in high school

Nontraditional school models often offer nontraditional curriculum op tions, like career and technical educa

Don’t be afraid to act on your dreams

AMS celebrates 20 years of excellence

BY AMS

AMS is hiring at all 10 of its kindergarten to eighth grade campuses.

The school provides a well-rounded education with STEM and CS programs that truly support the AMS vision to transform scholars into global visionaries.

According to the school, it aims to transform today’s students into the next generation of STEM innovators by helping each student develop a love for science, technology, engineering and math.

Join AMS for in-person interviews with all principals at the Desert Sky Campus, 5701 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4.

All qualified candidates are welcome to interview with the AMS campus principals for positions available for the 2023-24 school year.

Applicants are invited to network

and introduce themselves to the AMS administrators and educators at the career fair.

AMS proudly hires all areas of employment — custodial, maintenance, registrars, front office staff, paraprofessionals, nurse technicians, speech language pathologists/assistants and all ESS staff.

All full-time employees receive full benefits paid for by the school.

Schedule an interview at careers. amsschools.org.

If

WHAT: AMS Career Fair

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4

WHERE: Desert Sky Campus, 5701 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix

COST: Free INFO: careers.amsschools.org

AMS Teacher’s work closely with students to reach optimal learning outcomes. (AMS/Submitted)

GESD’s clubs build confidence, real-world skills

BY GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Glendale Elementary School District (GESD) provides af ter-school extracurricular clubs for students.

Known as Mosaic Clubs, the orga nizations build on academic and so cial-emotional lessons serving as an extension of classroom learning. The clubs help build a sense of belonging and provide opportunities to create connections with peers while enriching learning with relevance and fun.

Students apply skills to real-world applications with Mosaic Clubs such as Culinary Club, Robotics Challenge and Lego League. Many activities are focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) to promote collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Students discover innovations through experi mentation and imagination.

Folklórico dance, crafts and yoga and arts clubs are examples of extra curricular clubs for students who want to explore new avenues of artistic ex pression. There are also academic en richment clubs such as tutoring/guided reading for all grade levels kindergar ten through eighth grade to help stu dents advance their reading level and become more confident readers.

In addition to Mosaic Clubs, GESD will unveil Verizon Innovative Learn ing Lab at Sunset Vista School. The

new state-of-the-art lab will give students and teachers access to emerging technol ogy such as augmented and virtual reality, 3D printing and artificial intelligence. GESD staff and communi ty partners from Verizon, Heart of America, and the Entrepreneurship + Inno vation Institute at ASU are working with GESD Tech Team coaches and students to prepare for the launch of the innovative learning lab. A grand opening and rib bon-cutting ceremony are planned for early 2023.

Consider job shadowing or internships

tion courses, that students can put to work right away. For example, Amya Meekins, who also graduated high school a full year early, took business classes at her online school that helped her learn about contracts, finance and other elements to successfully start and run her own business.

She now runs a boutique in addition to being a performer and motivational speaker. She’s also nearing completion of her second book, all as a 19-yearold undergrad pursuing her first college degree.

Flexible scheduling is one of the most commonly cited advantages of online school among enrolled students. The extra free time can have big im plications for students planning their futures, especially if they use the time to explore career choices.

That’s exactly what Becky Bressen did, shadowing a music therapist at the urging of her brother, who is a physical therapist. After initially feeling the career wasn’t for her and attending college with plans to become a music engineer and producer, a music therapy class made it into her course list, and it clicked for her.

Right after college, she built a successful music therapy program from scratch at a hospice facility and finds her current role highly rewarding.

For more information about fulltime online public schools, and tips for making post-graduation decisions, vis it connectionsacademy.com.

The benefits of a gap year

When COVID-19 upended college plans for students across America, Kai ser knew she wasn’t alone. Even so, she never anticipated how using an un planned year to regroup could benefit her future.

Initially, Kaiser planned to start her

Students in the Glendale Elementary School District can join a variety of ex tracurricular clubs in addition to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathe matics (STEAM) academies and the Verizon Innovative Learning program. (Glendale Ele mentary School District/Submitted)

pre-med journey at New York Uni versity, but after seeing the effects of the pandemic in urban areas, she shift ed focus. A year of recharging and self-exploration, writing short stories and volunteering took her in a new di rection. She now plans to attend Baylor University, where she’ll double major in chemistry and mathematics as a premed student.

Due to her time management skills, personal diligence and involvement in volunteer opportunities, she was of fered scholarships at many colleges and universities — a whopping $600,000 overall. She is now on her way toward becoming a neurosurgeon.

Zac Brown Band ready to wrap tour at Chase Field

BY JORDAN ROGERS Glendale Star Managing Editor

One of the most successful touring acts of the last decade, the Zac Brown Band is making a stop — and its last on the Out in the Middle Tour — at Chase Field on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Coy Bowles, who plays guitar and keys for the decorated country band, said the tour has been exactly what the band needed coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This tour has been going really, really well,” Bowles said. “It’s pretty cathartic, and there has been a lot going on in the world, so not getting to play music for a considerable amount of time and then jumping back into a really well-designed, well-thought-out tour (has been great).”

Bowles said those attending can expect a concert that really features three different acts. In addition, Phoenix specifically has always been a rewarding stopping point for the Zac Brown Band. The group is looking forward to being here.

“It’s been feeling really good,” he said. “When you leave, you’re like, ‘Wow, that was a lot of music. We gave everybody what they came and showed up for.’ So, it’s been really cool. It’s exciting to get to take that to all these different cities, and Phoenix has always been great to us.

“We’ve always had great shows out there.”

If Bowles had to pick a favorite track that he and the rest of the band have performed on the tour, he said the answer is easily the title track for the band’s latest album — “The Comeback.”

“When we were recording that song in the studio, it was really kind of an anthem of what it’s going to be like for everything to come back around,” he said. “There’s a certain arm hair raising up, back in the neck, whatever it is, that

happens when we play that song.

For Bowles, the track “paints a picture of what we just went through and where we’re at now.” He is grateful to be able to be back playing live onstage with the rest of the Zac Brown Band, and “The Comeback” just encapsulates that feeling of gratitude.

“It’s really hard not to let it all sink in,” he said. “It’s really hard not to just go, ‘Wow, man, I’m really grateful to be able to be with my friends again onstage and make music.’”

Getting to perform at baseball fields is a sticking point for the Zac Brown Band. The Georgia natives are made up of “diehard” Atlanta Braves fans,

so getting to go on tour and play at baseball fields, such as Chase Field, is something the band really enjoys doing and has almost a “majestic” feel to it. In the past, the group has performed at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Truist Park in Atlanta and Fenway Park in Boston — where they currently hold the record for most consecutive sold out shows.

“When we go play these baseball fields … it’s almost like wearing a superhero cape or something,” Bowles said. “Being able to be a part of what you are so into, there’s this super majestic part about the stadiums. Whether they’re old like Fenway or Wrigley or they’re new, there’s just something

about the way the grass is laid out, the way the field is set up, that it has a certain vibe to it. You wouldn’t think it would be really good for music necessarily, but it does allow for a very chill, relaxing night for music in the way of the baseball fields are laid out.”

“There’s just a certain kind of center of America, pastime experience that you get — it comes along with being in the baseball fields and playing shows,” he added.

To date, the group has won three Grammy Awards, sold more than 30 million singles and 9 million albums, amassed over 10 billion cata-

GlendaleStar.com /GlendaleStar

To date, the group has won three Grammy Awards, sold more than 30 million singles and 9 million albums, amassed over 10 billion catalog streams, and achieved 16 No. 1 radio singles. (Danny Clinch/Submitted)

log streams, and achieved 16 No. 1 radio singles. And while Bowles knows the band has released some incredibly special work, “The Comeback,” he said, may be the band’s best work to date.

“I remember leaving the studio and driving back home to Atlanta from Nashville and just going, ‘Wow, this might be the best album we’ve ever recorded,’” Bowles said. “Something is going to happen because there’s just too much energy bound into this music and in this collection of songs for it not to.”

Speaking of awards, Bowles said he and the rest of the band try not to get too caught up in it all. While they are always beyond grateful for the recognition, the group remains humble and focued on the “why.”

“Being awarded or nominated by your peers or by an organization or an academy for the work that you’ve done is incredible,” Bowles said. “It can help validate the idea that, ‘Wow, this has been great.’ But I do kind of go back on the sense that if you’re doing that for that reason, then your sense of

being your true artist might be slightly off in the first place.

“It’s by no means being arrogant

in that way. It feels really good to be nominated. It feels really good to be to receive the awards and the accolades

and things like that, but that’s not really why we do it.”

The Zac Brown Band is wrapping its Out in the Middle Tour at Chase Field. For the decorated group, the tour has been “cathardic.” (Tyler Lord/Submitted)

As far as fitting into the rest of the band’s catalogue goes, Bowles said, “The Comeback” feels similar to the albums “You Get What You Give” and “Uncaged,” but just more “seasoned.”

To boot, he said Zac Brown, the Zac Brown Band’s frontman, sounds as good now as he ever has.

“We’re older now, we’ve got kids kind of thing, but we still have that magic exists within us collaborating with each other and whatnot,” Bowles said. “We decided that we were going to do things in a similar recording style that we had done before — let it (the music) be the band, not try to get into a lot of overdubbing and stuff like that. Try to let it be raw in the band.

“There’s something about being someone who’s in the prime of their life … and I think Zac’s voice sounds as good on this album as it ever has.”

The band released “The Comeback (Deluxe)” back on Sept. 30, and it features Blake Shelton, James Taylor (who is Brown’s biggest influence), Cody Johnson and Ingrid Andress.

Despite the deluxe album featuring some huge names, Bowles said the Zac Brown Band remains who they were when they released “The Foundation” back in 2008 — “Georgia boys who love music.”

“If you were to have told me when I was 16 or 17, playing in my bedroom at my mom and dad’s house loud as hell, that I was going to be playing baseball fields and touring around and all that stuff, I would have told you are crazy,” he said.

Zac Brown Band w/ Sam Hunt and Robert Randolph Band

WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 WHERE: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $30 INFO: ticketmaster.com

BY KEITH JONES Glendale Star Contributing Writer

Nonstop politics got you down? Studies show hospitalizations for heart problems go up after major elections. Doctors from Abrazo Health say to know the signs and risk factors for heart disease, and don’t let election stress and anxiety land you in the ER.

A study of more than 6 million adults showed a 17% increase in hospital ization rates for acute cardiovascular disease in the five days following the 2020 presidential election. The rate of myocardial infarction — a heart attack — was 42% higher, according to authors of the research published in JAMA Network Open.

Stress and anxiety can contribute to many health problems, so it’s import ant to know your cardiovascular risk factors and ways to reduce the likeli hood of experiencing a trip to the car diac catheterization lab.

But if you do experience chest

pains, call 911 immediately, said Dr. Christian Lopez, noninvasive cardi ologist working at the Abrazo Scott

sdale Campus and its new cardiac catheter ization lab.

“Being stressed, up set or angry can raise your blood pressure and heart rate, which affects blood supply to the heart. This can lead to a heart attack or other cardiovascu lar problems,” Lopez said. “If your candi date didn’t win on Election Day, take a deep breath. Learn to manage your stress, and remember to take care of your health.”

Other studies have also discovered a higher risk of car diovascular disease around environmental stressors.

“Many people’s stress levels have increased with the ups and downs of

the economy and during the pandem ic. Combine that with the millions of people who have neglected their an nual check-ups and screenings, and the potential for significant health problems is very concerning,” Lopez said.

Watch for signs of heart attack, in cluding:

• Chest tightness.

• Shortness of breath.

• Pain between the shoulder blades or in the arm, jaw, chest or upper ab domen.

• Dizziness or fatigue.

• Clammy skin or cold sweat.

• Indigestion or nausea and vomiting. Call 911 right away if you or some one else exhibits these symptoms.

Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, 3929 E. Bell Road, recently opened its new cardiac catheterization lab to diagnose and treat heart problems. The new cath lab is used for procedures such as balloon angioplasty, stents and rhythm device placement.

For more religion visit glendalestar.com

Did you know mundane structures communicate real-life lessons to us every day? Here is an example of seeing beyond what you see in the room of an unknown author’s home.

“When I woke up this morning, I asked myself: ‘What are the secrets to success in life?’ I found the answer right in my room. The fan said, ‘Be cool.’ The roof said: ‘Aim high.’

The window said: ‘See the world.’ The clock said: ‘Every minute is precious.’

The mirror said: ‘Reflect before you act.’ The calendar said: ‘Be up to date.’

The door said: ‘Push hard for your goals.’ And last but not least, the carpet said: ‘Kneel, pray, and have a nice day.’”

I like how the unknown author sees things that other people don’t see. So, let’s go on an adventure. Let’s view

your local post office differently. There are few places more charged with human interest than a post office. Think of all the good news and unwelcome news, joy or sorrow, despair or delight one ugly mail bag holds every day, all year. In one day, lives can change from one letter or one notice.

The post office near me is not a remodeled, contemporary post office. It is very plain, and the post office’s small rooms look very dated. I would not connect it with anything exciting or exotic. The post office has just a few counters, a heap of post office boxes, and a few attendants trying to attend to the parade of people lined up for service. However, there is more to a post office than meets the eye.

A post office is not a source; it is only a medium, a vehicle for delivering letters and messages. Post offices don’t create messages. Your post office only relays the mail from the creator to the recipient. In a real sense, Christians are human post offices. We are relaying daily messages or letters from God to earth. Christians are carriers and couriers. God’s messages don’t come from us; they go through us to others.

What type of messages and letters do we convey from God to others? Are the letters we convey to others God’s letters or our letters? Are the letters we pass along to the recipients full of truth, hope, wisdom and love? Do we have a word worth listening to, a faith worth embracing, and a life worth imitating? Or are the letters we deliver old worn-out commercial circulars that interest just a few people?

Author Vance Havner says, “Every Christian is a postmaster for God. They must pass out good news from above. If the postmaster kept all the mail and refused to give the mail out, they would soon be in trouble. Some Christians keep God’s blessings within their little lives, and soon there is mail

congestion. God does not send us good letters from the heavenly headquarters merely for our enjoyment. Some of God’s letters are to us, but most belong to other human beings. We must pass them on.”

Many of God’s people are only concerned with redecorating the post office, spending hours painting it, and keeping it looking nice. But people don’t come to see the post office. People come for the mail. It’s nice to have a clean post office. However, keeping our lives clean is only tidying up the office so we may carry on with God’s business. It’s all about delivering the mail, in your corner or space in the world, at your home post office. Why? God’s words create God’s world.

So, keep your post office clean, but don’t make your clean post office more important than delivering the mail. God’s mail is full of God’s word, God’s wisdom and God’s wonders. Soon people start their own God-inspired letters to your post office to mail to others. Being a courier and a carrier is a beautiful thing, but one must be it to see “it” to be “it.”

There you go. I hope you never see the room in your house, your post office, and yourself the same way again. The Bible says Jesus’ followers are God’s letters, living letters, to everyone around us. So, if you’re a Christian, God gives His benefits to us so God can get those benefits through us. Come to think of it, you letter carriers out there are not mundane. On the contrary, I think you’re magnificent.

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.

GlendaleStar.com /GlendaleStar

8340 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305

Information 623.334.9482

Dr. Ron G. Rockwell – Pastor Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided Wednesday: Family Night 7:00 p.m. www.hcaz.org 8340 W. Northern Harvest CHurCH 91st ave. Northern Ave. Glendale Ave. 83rd Ave.

Faith Church supports Food Banks, Habitat for Humanity, Ukraine humanitarian needs 10935 W. Olive Ave. Peoria 85345 Phone (623) 972-8479 office@westolive.com www.westolive.com

Sunday Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Classes for all ages - 7:00 p.m.

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA Glendale Star Staff Writers

Glendale

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar (multiple locations)

• 9330 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, 623-877-4885, applebees.com

• 5880 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-3500, applebees.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 15161 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 623-877-1502, dennys.com

• 4303 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 602-439-2337, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

Glendale restaurants

IHOP

• 6601 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-9631, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

• 5670 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, 623-979-3500, manuelsaz.com

Free kids meals are provided all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Peoria

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar

• 8001 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-878 3500, chilis.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill (multiple locations)

• 25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 623-900-4736, caferio.com

• 16955 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria, 480-573-0110, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Chili’s (multiple locations)

• 7717 W. Bell Rd, Peoria, 623-5354222, chilis.com

• 10040 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-0107, chilis.com

Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 8737 NW Grand Avenue, Peoria, 623-486-5510, dennys.com

• 8131 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-486-8505, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP (multiple locations)

• 9976 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, 623-362-8002, ihop.com

• 10603 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria, 623-977-0599, ihop.com

• 8359 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-412-1001, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.

NYPD Pizza

• 7650 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-561-6973, aznypdpizza.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturdays, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is offered all day for kids 10 and under.

Village Inn

• 9800 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-2708, villageinn.com

On Mondays, one free kids meal is provided per every adult meal purchase.

For more youth visit glendalestar.com

GlendaleStar.com /GlendaleStar

EMPLOYMENT GENERAL

HIRING

Direct Support Professional, Lead Starting Salary Range $16.50-$17.50 per hour!

We offer Group Insurance Benefits, paid time off, 401K with employer match, and paid trainings.

At this time, we are able to pay our quarterly bonuses to Direct Care Staff on top of their base starting hourly rate of $14-$15/

Apply online at www.aires.org

Full Time - General Labor/Maintenance $15++ BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Local welding supply business is looking for an en ergetic person for a FULL TIME general laborer/maintenance position Duties include mov ing cylinders around the yard with a forklift, sorting, sandblasting and painting cylinders Will be neces sary to operate a forklift Bilingual would be very helpful The filling of propane and alternative fuel tanks may also be part of this position This is a great opportunity to get your feet wet with this great or ganization room for growth in the company If you are looking for a great company to begin your career with, this is the place to consider Benefits include vacation time, holiday pay, health and medical bene fits, 401K opportunity and many more Two locations available: 742 E Main, Avondale 1333 N 21 Avenue, Phoenix

Apply in person to JR or Rase at either location, or send resume to: jose.lima@vernlewis.com.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: JAMES G DYKE S has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate on DATE: 10/20/2022

Address: 152 Rainbow Dr , #5267 Livingston, TX 77399 2 D E A D L I N E T O M A K E C L A I M S A l l p e r s o n s h a v i n g claims against the Estate are required to present their claim s 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 de l i v e r i n g o r m a i l i n g a w r i t t e n s t a t e m e n t o f t h e c l a i m t o t h e P e r s o n a l R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a t ( a d d r e s s ) 1 5 2 R a i n b o w D r , # 5 2 6 7 L i v i n g s t o n , T X 7 7 3 9 9

4 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT A copy of the Notice of A p p o i n t m e n t i s a t t a c h e d t o t h e c o p i e s o f t h i s d o c u m e n t m a i l e d t o a l l k n o w n c r e d i t o r s

DATED: 10/24/2022

/s/ NAME James G Dykes

PUBLISHED: Glendale Star 11/03/22, 11/10/22, 11/17/22

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT AND/OR CONSIDER A MODIFICA-TION OF AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT CASE NO.6226-1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the South Coast AQMD Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, DECEM BER 8, 2022, to receive a status report and/or consider a modification of the Order for Abatement issued by the Board on August 25, 2022 pertaining to Rules 1153.1 and 3002 against FREUND BAKING COM PANY, 2050 Tubeway, Commerce, California 90040 and 611 Sonora, Glendale, California 91201, with regards to its operation of baking ov ens used at both facilities. A copy of the original petition is available for inspection at http://www.aqmd.gov/nav/about /hearing-board/hear ing-board-case-documents.

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, the Hearing Board will only be con ducting hearings via video-conferencing and by telephone, with oppor tunities for public comments. Please check the South Coast AQMD website at: http://www.aqmd.gov/nav/about /hearing-board for instruc tions on participating via video or teleconference.

Interested persons may participate and submit oral or written state ments. All documents that parties wish to be considered or presented to the Hearing Board should be submitted to the Clerk via email prior to the hearing at Clerkofboard@aqmd.gov. Please contact the Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, prior to the hearing to confirm meeting format, or any changes regarding the scheduling of hearings. Hearings will also be webcast, and can be viewed at: www.aqmd.gov/home/news-events/ webcast.

This notice and related documents will be made available, upon re quest, in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disabil ity (Gov. Code Section 54954.2(a)). Any disability or language related accommodation must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the South Coast AQMD. Please direct any questions to the Clerk of the Board as soon as possible at 909-396-2500 (for TTY, 909-396-3560), or by e-mail at Clerkof board@aqmd.gov. DATED: November 15, 2022 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY

BOARD BY: Al theresa Rothschild Deputy Clerk