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Holiday caution urged as virus spreads BY TOM SCANLON
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With COVID-19 cases on an “extreme” upward trajectory, local and state officials are urging people to take great caution at Thanksgiving gatherings. “I know this pandemic has made 2020 tough on everyone. With the COVID-19 numbers increasing and the holiday season upon us, I would ask that everyone do their best with social distancing, wearing a mask and do what you can to keep you, your family and friends safe and healthy,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. The mayor of Glendale’s neighbor seconded that. “Our residents have made tremendous sacrifices over the last several months as
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they’ve adhered to the guidelines set forth by our public health experts,” said Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat. “I have no doubt this will continue, and I hope residents safely enjoy this day of gratitude among those they love most.” In a virtual presentation, Marcy Flanagan, executive director of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, spoke to reporters about the danger of Thanksgiving gatherings. “As we move into the holiday season we know all yearning to be with family and friends,” she said. “The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is by not getting together in person with people outside your household.” Flanagan provided specific guidelines for
Thanksgiving gatherings. “If you do get together with people outside your household, please take as many precautions as you can. Eat outdoors and keep people from different households at least 6 feet apart. Have each household bring their own food or have one person serve food for everyone to reduce the number of people touching shared utensils. Wear masks when you are not actively eating or drinking and limit the number of guests,” she said. She stressed that while people will be tempted to get together with friends and extended family members, “We’re still in a pandemic. We need to make tough decisions in order to stay safe.” SEE HOLIDAYS PAGE 3
A road is a road is the future BY TOM SCANLON
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Gertrude Stein might say, “A road is a road is a road.” But to the city of Glendale, a new stretch of Cardinals Way means opportunity, growth, money: A road is a road is the future. And, if the vision of a giant waterpark splashes down, the road also leads to fun. The city of Glendale recently celebrated a modest, mile-long stretch of pavement. The east-west arterial along the Bethany Home Road alignment “fills a gap between 83rd and 91st avenues,” according to a city press release. While some might merely shrug at a minor road, the city says Cardinals Way paves the way (so to speak) to Glendale’s future in the Sports and Entertainment District. According to Jayme Chapin of the city’s
Engineering Department, construction on the road began last November, with the city paying $2.2 million and $3.8 million from the developer. “The city was responsible for the north half and the developer was responsible for the signals, so their cost was higher,” Chapin said. “The city’s portion of the money came from development impact fees.” Speakers at a press conference announcing of the road included Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers; Nicole Bidwill, vice president of the Arizona Cardinals; and Greg Abrams, vice president of land acquisition and development for Pulte Homes of Arizona. Cardinals mascot Big Red and the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders joined in the cheers. While the road is another alternative to get to Cardinals games at State Farm Stadium and Coyotes games at Gila RivSEE CARDINALS WAY PAGE 4
The Arizona Cardinals joined Glendale in celebrating a new stretch of Cardinals Way. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)
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Flanagan said the county was alarmed over the trend in COVID-19. “The increase we have seen from new cases has been extreme,” she said Nov. 19. “The seven-day average is now over 1,500 new cases per day in Maricopa County. “Just one month ago it was under 500 cases a day. This increase is concerning.” And it continued to go in the wrong direction: From Nov. 17-21, the average of new COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County was nearly 2,500. “We are asking everyone to do what they can to help slow the spread,” Flanagan urged. “There are many things we can’t control, but we can control our behaviors.”
Serosurvey, vaccine and ‘herd immunity’
Flanagan also discussed results from a “serosurvey” conducted across Maricopa County that show an estimated 10.7% of residents have detectable antibodies for COVID-19. The serosurvey selected at random ZIP codes across the county, with several West Valley communities, including Glendale 85304, Peoria 85382, Avondale 85323 and Tolleson 85037. The 11-day study, conducted in mid-September by MCDPH, ASU and the Mayo Clinic, collected specimens from 260 participants in 169 households to test for antibodies for the virus that causes COVID-19. Flanagan stressed the percentage of Maricopa County population with antibodies is far less than is needed to reach so-called “herd immunity,” which is the point at which the virus cannot spread effectively. “Eleven percent is not even close to reaching natural herd immunity,” she said. She said more than half (“50 to 80%”) of the population would need to have antibodies for herd immunity to be reached. “Trying to reach natural herd immunity without a vaccine will result in a strain on our health care system and many more deaths,” Flanagan warned. Until a vaccine is widely available, she urges people to wear masks, stay 6 feet apart and avoid crowds. Flanagan made it a point to call out youth sports club activities.
Marcy Flanagan, executive director of Maricopa County Department of Public Health, urges caution and social distancing for Thanksgiving gatherings. Officials in Glendale and Peoria seconded the message. (Image courtesy Maricopa County)
“Several outbreaks have been associated with club sports,” she said. “We know 800 youth sports teams are coming to Maricopa County for sports events. … Having these events (where people) aren’t social distancing and not wearing masks is how we see these increases.” She added there has been a significant increase in cases among high-school age children, with a suspected link to
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“after-school activities.” Flanagan’s bottom line: “Think very hard about situations where you will be around other people. “Do what you can to reduce your risk and make the right decision for people who love and trust you to keep them safe. The decisions we make affect our hospital system capacity and our schools being able to stay open.” Flanagan added that the county is struggling with contact tracing: “Individuals are not wanting to share who their close contacts are.” Schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman tweeted Nov. 18 that, while she understands schools are safe zones for children, “More aggressive action from the state is needed. “Without statewide action and enforcement by public health agencies, our school leaders are making difficult decisions like returning to distance learning to protect their teachers and students from the increased community spread of COVID-19.” Indeed, most West Valley public school districts have closed classrooms and returned to distance learning.
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er Arena, the new section of road also leads to what could be the biggest project ever to hit Glendale. The 11-acre Crystal Lagoons Island Resort development is planned for Cardinals Way and 95th Avenue. In addition to a water park, it is projected to have shops, restaurants, bars, offices and a hotel. In September, shortly after Glendale City Council approved the lagoon project, Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said there would be a “major announcement” in the coming weeks. “We’re looking in October to make a couple major announcements. The north end, the anchor hotel, and the south end, the family entertainment center—when we announce what those are and the companies behind them, it will truly give this project amenities you will not find anywhere else in the United States,” Phelps told The Glendale Star. But no announcement was made in October. The Glendale Star asked about progress on the project. “There is no update
Mayor Jerry Weiers, Nicole Bidwill of the Cardinals and the team’s cheerleaders were present as Glendale celebrated a new stretch of Cardinals Way, which also leads to the 600-home StoneHaven development and a proposed water park. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)
on the Lagoons,” said Sue Breding, a city spokeswoman. While the big lagoon is still in the idea phase, StoneHaven has moved ahead, with recent Planning Commission approval of its plan for 628 homes. The StoneHaven site is located between 91st and 83rd avenues, north of Camelback Road. Pulte Homes is the lead developer. Others include Lennar and Taylor
Morrison. Pulte Homes also has several highend communities in the West Valley, with gated homes in Peoria, Goodyear and Buckeye. According to its website, “StoneHaven is a new construction master plan community in Glendale.” Various designs are available for homes selling from $309,000 to $370,000. Just to the north of StoneHaven, crowds at State Farm Stadium football
games have been kept low during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole Bidwill, the sister of Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, said the new road is a glimpse into the future. “Even in times of adversity and challenge, progress is possible when you are committed to it, and the city of Glendale clearly is,” said Nicole Bidwill, with the Arizona Cardinals. “Hopefully a return to ‘normal’ is in our very near future. And full crowds and large events will be able to take advantage of this extension to make the fan experience even better and smoother.” The ever-optimistic mayor of Glendale shared the Weiers excitement about the new road. “After all these years, Bethany Home Road with this Cardinals Way extension now connects East Valley and Central Phoenix residents to Westgate, State Farm Stadium and the Sports and Entertainment District,” said Weiers. “Glendale is committed to making sure we have the infrastructure in place to support the continued economic boom found in our city.”
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Arizona Department of Health Services closes Glendale gym BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A Glendale gym ordered to close by the state quickly reopened. This summer, after Gov. Doug Ducey closed many “non-essential businesses” for most of the summer, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge allowed gyms and other businesses to reopen. The caveat: Fitness centers and gyms were required to have approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services before reopening and follow guidelines requiring staff and customers to wear masks, reduce class sizes and other measures. After a Nov. 19 visit from an inspector, ADHS ordered the closure of Fitness 1 Gym at 3515 W. Union Hills Drive in North Glendale. According to the inspector’s report, the owner and manager were not wearing masks but “put (masks) on when I arrived.” The inspector stated customers were not wearing masks. The gym was ordered to “close for business and remain closed until it is granted permission to reopen by ADHS.” But, on its Facebook page Nov. 20, owner Chad Bruce said the gym was cleared to reopen: “Fitness 1 family, as promised, I worked through the night with our legal team and we’ve been granted the opportunity to open. Masks
to the inspector, who quoted a gym employee as complaining “a dumb ass Karen” reported them. “The business has yet to apply for an informal settlement conference,” said Steve Elliott, an ADHS spokesman. The Glendale Star asked Bruce if he felt the ruling was appropriate. He referred questions to his attorney, Michael DeFine. “My understanding is that there were allegations of violations of protocols that prompted state agencies to investigate. My further understanding is that the gym was closed because there was no attestation document found filed with the Fitness 1 in Glendale was closed by the state but restate. The attestation document opened the following day. (Photo courtesy ADHS) was filed months ago but apparrequired! Though that’s not their reaently was not in the file with the son for shut down, we’re staying one appropriate state agency,” DeFine said. step ahead,” he posted. “We e-filed the document (Nov. 19) According to an inspector’s report, customers were observed entering and exiting the gym without masks and the owner and manager of the gym only put masks on when they saw the inspector. Various other guidelines, including temperature checks and class sizes, were not being followed, according
Westgate District ready to ring in the holidays BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Westgate Entertainment District is planning “COVID-friendly” holiday events this season. “Santa Calls” will be at Fountain Park in the Westgate Entertainment District from Friday, Nov. 27, through Christmas Eve. Guests can book their appointment online and should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment. For more information, visit westgateaz.com/calls. On “Santa Saturdays,” the jolly man makes his rounds, cruising in a red fire
truck from noon to 2 p.m. Free, socially distanced photo opportunities will be available at designated Santa stops located throughout the district. For more information, visit westgateaz. com/santa. “Winter Night Lights” is a synchronized projection show every 30 minutes from 6 to 10 p.m. in the WaterDance Plaza, starting Saturday, Nov. 27, through Jan 3. For more information, visit westgateaz.com.
at 10 p.m. and within 30 minutes we received a confirmatory email stating that the gym was authorized to reopen. Attempts to clarify not only the news stories but any issues regarding authorization to reopen have gone unanswered. We are of the opinion that the email authorizing reopening is the controlling factor to be considered for business continuation purposes,” the attorney added. He insisted the gym has followed all health guidelines. “At every turn Fitness 1 has complied with all requirements regarding health protocols. There has not been a single instance where an inspector came in with suggestions on how to improve and those suggestions were not complied with. This is a shame and a slander to have news reports that suggest otherwise,” DeFine said. Bruce, who was raised in Glendale and lives in Peoria, said he has owned Fitness 1 for four years, “but it’s been in my family for 20 years.”
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Ducey acts to reduce virus risks from Thanksgiving travelers BY ADIANNA BERMUDEZ Cronkite News
With Thanksgiving and the arrival of winter visitors drawing near, Gov. Doug Ducey announced new efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 from travelers and assist Arizonans most affected by the disease. “I know many in our state are asking: When will it end? The answer is: That’s not on the horizon. Arizona and our nation remain in a public health emergency,” Ducey said. In a Nov. 18 news conference, Ducey and Dr. Cara Christ, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, addressed holiday travel, the steep rise in Arizona’s caseload and the issues facing schools and hospitals in months to come. Christ also announced new Thanksgiving guidelines that encourage families to celebrate outside, reduce the size of gatherings, wear masks, maintain social distance and wash hands often—or celebrate virtually if relatives are immunocompromised or have recently been exposed to COVID-19. “Arizonans have been good at following the guidance,” Ducey said, “but Arizonans aren’t the only ones here anymore. We have thousands of people arriving from the Midwest, East Coast and more.” Ducey said the health department plans to assist the state’s major airports—Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa—in launching voluntary test sites to provide rapid results for travelers arriving from out of state. “We believe that if there is testing and it’s easy and there is a rapid response, we’ll have more participation,” Ducey said. The governor dismissed the idea of a statewide requirement for people to wear masks while outdoors, calling it unnecessary given various local ordinances. Nor did he clamp down on existing occupancy limits at bars, restaurants, gyms or movie theaters or seek to curb their hours of operation. Ducey also took a moment to address Arizona’s historic election and the escalating threats against Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, her family and her office. The two-term Republican
governor sharply condemned violence and intimidation, saying allegations of election irregularities will have their day in court. COVID-19 case numbers in Arizona have risen to 283,102, with 3,206 new cases reported Nov. 18, state health officials reported. Since the pandemic began in March, 6,365 Arizonans have died, including 53 new deaths reported Nov. 18. During the news conference, Ducey called for a moment of silence and prayer for those who have died. “We can’t stress this enough: We recommend that all Arizonans wear masks in every setting,” Christ said. Ducey, who declined to enact a statewide mask mandate last spring, told reporters that 95% of Arizonans are required to wear masks under local mandates, and those rules need to be followed. The health director said more than 10% of the tests conducted the previous week in 13 of the state’s 15 counties have come back positive for the virus, with only Pima and La Paz below that figure. And the rate of infection is above 100 per 100,000 residents throughout the state. On top of that, Christ said, the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units also is on the rise. “These metrics are heading in the wrong direction,” she said. So what works? Christ put in a plug for masks based on new research by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We know now that masks pro-
ceiving the vaccine, which will require two doses administered 21 to 28 days apart, she said. Ducey said vaccines initially will be administered to first responders, long-term care patients and other vulnerable populations. Gov. Doug Ducey on Nov. 18 announced rapid testing at airports “I’m thinking of and other precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19 during the the Native AmerThanksgiving holiday. (Photo by Allie Barton/Cronkite News) ican community vide more protection than previously and the other communities more afthought,” she said. fected by this,” he said. But Ducey said he has no intent of Ducey did agree with Christ’s asimposing a statewide mandate for peo- sessment about things not getting betple to wear masks when they are out- ter in Arizona any time soon. side, even following pleas from state “That’s not on the horizon,” he said, schools chief Kathy Hoffman and saying the state and the nation remain Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. in a public health emergency. “And “I want people to wear a mask,” the getting back to normal isn’t in the governor said. “Masks work.” cards right now.” He said, though, a statewide mandate Yet Ducey made another push for is unnecessary because local mandates getting kids back into the classroom. already cover about 90% of the popu“I think children should be in lation. And Ducey said that the efforts school,” the governor said. by his administration to convince peo“I want parents to have options,” he ple to mask up “has got the maximum continued. “And one of those options amount of compliance.” should be in-person learning.” Ducey also announced that $25 milWhat it comes down to, Ducey said, lion will be awarded to hospitals to is what he believes is in the best inhelp boost staffing and give direct-care terests of children, even as schools employees bonuses as the pandemic have wrestled with how to provide incontinues. struction and keep the youngsters and On schools, Ducey said Christ will staffers—and, by extension, their famrelease an emergency measure to en- ilies—safe. sure schools are following mitigation “Despite the best efforts of teachers policies on school grounds and school and parents, no one can argue: Kids buses. have already missed out on far too “I want parents to have options, and much learning due to this pandemic,” one of those options should be in-per- he said. son learning,” he said. The governor said that having The same day, Ducey issued an ex- schools open for learning does not ecutive order that will allow employers mean compromising safety. to require employees to get the vaccine “They’re already required to have when one becomes available. mask policies,” he said. And Ducey “We are anticipating by the begin- said that Christ will be issuing an ning of the year to have a COVID vac- emergency directive designed to encine in Arizona,” Christ said. sure those policies are followed not The executive order takes into con- just in the classroom but also on school sideration the need for institutions to grounds and buses. communicate to better serve those re- Capitol Media contributed to this story.
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ASU’s rapid COVID-19 testing available during holiday season BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF More “rapid-response” saliva tests for COVID-19 are coming to Glendale. Through a partnership between Arizona State University and the Arizona Department of Health Services, saliva-based COVID-19 testing sites will be available. The saliva tests are free and fast, with results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours. Several opportunities will be available in Glendale. Dr. Joshua LaBaer, executive director of ASU’s Biodesign Institute, recommends that family gatherings remain small during the holidays. “This is not the year for large family gatherings,” said LaBaer. LaBaer stresses close adherence to public health recommendations, including being tested as a precaution. Many people who test positive for COVID-19 are asymptomatic. “Doing things like opening public
testing sites and developing tools that the public can use helps keep everyone in the community safe,” said LaBaer. “We’re here to help, and we want people to take advantage of the resources the state is making available through ASU.” ASU’s Biodesign Institute has conducted more than 250,000 COVID-19 tests on ASU campuses and at more than 20 public testing sites across the state. In partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, ASU will have testing sites in Glendale at State Farm Stadium Saturday, Nov. 28; Wednesday, Dec. 2; Saturday, Dec. 5; Wednesday, Dec. 9; and Saturday, Dec. 12. Tests will be scheduled from 6 to 11 a.m. each day. To register and for more information, visit azhds.gov. Tests are by appointment only and available to anyone over the age of 5.
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Volunteers wearing masks passed out turkeys to Glendale families in need Saturday, Nov. 21. Hosted by Phoenix Rescue Mission, the inaugural Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Day provided Thanksgiving meals for those in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. (Photos courtesy Phoenix Rescue Mission)
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GUHSD closes schools BY TOM SCANLON
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More Glendale classrooms closed as nearly the entire West Valley continued to be “in the red” last week. Maricopa County keeps a color-coded COVID-19 school metrics map, with districts, cities and ZIP codes. Green means little spread of the coronavirus, yellow means moderate spread and red indicates the virus is spreading substantially. The map is updated Thursdays. The Nov. 19 results showed nearly all of Glendale and surrounding areas with “substantial spread” of coronavirus. Due to the rising COVID-19 cases, Glendale Elementary School District and Glendale Union High School District classrooms have closed, with both districts shifting to online learning only. Peoria Unified School District and Deer Valley Unified School District classrooms have not closed, though schools are on fall break this week.
“The numbers for the Glendale Union High School District have hit red for the second consecutive week and are now in red in two different categories,” said a GUHSD post. In the GUHSD area, cases per 100,000 rose sharply, from 112 to 169 as percent positivity rose from 9.5% to 11.9%. COVID-19-like illness was in the yellow but also increasing (from 4% to 5%) After the data was released, GUHSD announced the following schools returned to virtual/remote learning on Friday, Nov. 20: • Apollo High School. • Cortez High School. • Greenway High School. • Moon Valley High School. • Sunnyslope High School. • Thunderbird High School. • Washington High School. • Northern Academy. • Next Step. Glendale and Independence high schools were already in remote learn-
Most of the West Valley was “in the red” on Maricopa County’s COVID-19 map, meaning substantial spread of the virus. (Image courtesy Maricopa County)
ing and will remain in online teaching only. According to the district, the remote learning model for all GUHSD schools will be in effect through Dec. 17. Food service for students will be available for pickup from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. On-site space support centers/safe space, offered in accordance with Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order, will
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continue to be available to students who need a safe place to go for remote learning during the day. According to a GESD post Nov. 19, “Due to the increasingly high number of COVID-19 metrics in our communities, we will remain in the virtual learning model.” In a Nov. 13 letter to families, Glendale Elementary School District Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones noted, “Data shows COVID-19 numbers have increased again in our ZIP codes. The recommended learning scenario for our district is virtual. “After reviewing the health metrics for Glendale Elementary School District, the governing board approved to close all sites beginning Monday, Nov. 16.” Tolleson Union High School District, which has one school in Glendale, continued to keep classrooms closed. The Tolleson high school district has been in online-only mode the entire fall semester.
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Annual holiday food drive to continue BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF When he canceled the annual Hometown Christmas Parade recently, Mayor Jerry Weiers said “it broke my heart.” But he is rallying to put his energy to the annual holiday food drive. Several of the Parade Sponsors opted to have their sponsorship funds go directly to Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hope for Hunger Food Bank located in Glendale. Blue Cross Blue Shield contributed $10,000, Sands Motor Company pitched in $5,000, Peterson Burge Enterprises gave $3,000, Glendale Councilman Ian Hugh added $1,750, the John F. Long Foundation contributed $1,250 and El-
dorado Holdings added $1,250. Weiers continues soliciting secure food and monetary donations for the upcoming holiday season, “as we know this year has been incredibly hard on many families and we anticipate a huge need in the community.” On Nov. 19, Weiers presented Hope for Hunger a check for $22,600, the first of several donation checks during the holiday season. Donors can drop off nonperishable food items at City Hall, any of Glendale’s four city libraries or at American Furniture Warehouse. Tax-deductible monetary donations can be completed online. Visit hcparade.org to learn more about the 2020 drive.
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Mayor Jerry Weiers presented a check for $22,600 to Hope for Hunger Food Bank. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)
Glendale Glitters and Small Business Saturday highlight holiday week BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Though like many other 2020 events it will be a little different, Downtown Glendale is ready to light it up for another holiday season. The dazzling Glendale Glitters lights flipped on at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. The display of nearly 2 million lights over 16 blocks will twinkle nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. Due to the pandemic, there will be no opening weekend festivities, such as the lighting ceremony, vendors and performers that had been part of this event in the past.
But downtown merchants and restaurants will be open and ready to participate in the holiday spirit. Glendale Glitters will also light up the annual “Small Business Saturday” Nov. 28. Pick up your “Shop Small” kit at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce during office hours. The chamber offers tote bags, buttons, stickers, window clings, posters and more to help with holiday shopping. To ensure social distancing and safeness, please book an appointment to pick up a kit by calling 623-937-4754.
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Can we expect a new battle over COVID-19 vaccine? BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
After a year of fighting over masks, we have something new to look forward to likely beginning next month: arguing over whether or not refusing to get a vaccine against COVID-19 constitutes a public health menace. Me, I’ll be getting the vaccine as soon as I can. For a few reasons, including my own peace of mind, medical evidence that it will prevent me from getting others sick and because I’d like to spend some time with my father—who’s about to turn 75 and is in badly failing health—without fearing that I’ll transmit COVID and kill him. As for what you do, I suppose that’s not really my business. However, it may be the government’s business, at least as many legal scholars read the 1905 U.S. Supreme Court case Jacobson v. Massachusetts. That’s
the case that gives states the power to protect public health, including mandating vaccines for schoolchildren. Arizona, as you may know, has carved out vaccine exemptions for medical reasons, religious beliefs and when “immunizations are against the personal beliefs of the parent.” Given that the state currently has no mask mandate, I can’t imagine Gov. Doug Ducey will require COVID vaccines any time soon. Towns and cities, however? That might be a different story. And it’s where things could start to get contentious. In Phoenix, where Mayor Kate Gallego has taken a strong public health stance against COVID-19, a vaccine mandate could spark a huge political firestorm. In Tempe, where progressive politics
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hold sway, I could see a vaccine mandate being well received. That wouldn’t be the case in Mesa, Gilbert or Scottsdale, where more conservative politics are the norm. The West Valley is anybody’s guess. The real question: What would the GOP-controlled Maricopa County Board of Supervisors do, given that their mask mandate has remained in place since June 20? I don’t foresee mandatory COVID vaccines being passed by any local government here in the Valley. But your employer? That’s a different story. Employment in Arizona is “at will,” which gives your boss wide latitude in establishing working conditions. That likely includes the ability to require a vaccine for all employees who want to keep their jobs. That isn’t to say employers have total authority: Workers would still have the ability to seek a medical exemption or get a waiver based on their religious beliefs. That’s especially true in businesses with 15 or more employees. If you work for a mom-and-pop operation where those legal protections don’t apply? No vaccine, no job could be the rule, should your employer decide to go that way.
Lots of businesses could refuse service to patrons who don’t get vaccinated. Restaurants could institute a “no shot, no service” rule. Airlines could forbid you from flying. Grocery stores could bar you from entering, while accommodating you with curbside pickup. Note: I’m not saying local governments or businesses will do this or that they should do it. I’m saying they could do it. Given the near riots that being forced to wear a mask has caused in Arizona, I’m not sure anyone will be brave enough—or foolhardy enough—to wade into that particular brand of apocalypse. So once again, we’ll all be on our own. As a believer in personal responsibility, I’ve never much minded that. I wear a mask to protect myself and others and I’ll get the vaccine. If you want to be patriotic—or be Buster Badass—and skip it, go ahead. Worst-case scenario, your refusal ends up thinning the herd a bit. You’ll be missed. We might even lift a, uh, shot in your memory. After the pandemic dies down, of course. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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5 tips to help fight loneliness during the holiday season BY BHAKTI GOSALIA
Glendale Star Guest Writer
The holidays are a time of celebrations, time spent with family and friends, and a festive and colorful time of year. But for some older adults it can be a time of extreme loneliness and depression, even more so this holiday season as COVID-19 still looms. As we age, we may find ourselves in less social settings; friends and family may pass away or move away; or we may even transition out of our homes, where we have had a lifetime of happy holiday memories. A 2017 AARP survey found that 28% of U.S. adults ages 50 and older reported feeling lonely during the holiday season over the past five years, and nearly half (43%) have worried about a friend or family member who was lonely during the holidays. As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to remember the older adults in our lives who may experience loneliness or depression, especially those who are living alone in their homes or are isolated due to COVID-19. Loneliness can not only affect our mental health but it can also have an impact on our physical health. Signs of loneliness, which are similar to signs of depression, may include changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, over-sleeping or difficulty sleeping, loss of interest in hobbies or increased anxiety. Below are five tips to help older adults stave off loneliness this holiday season: Continue family traditions—Traditions are important to keeping loneliness at bay. Older adults find joy in continuing annual holiday traditions, whether it is baking cookies with loved ones, decorating the tree or serving a specific dessert. The familiarity of a continued tradition will put loved ones at ease. Stay connected—As of late, using technology to stay connected with loved ones has become increasingly
important. Set aside time to call, FaceTime or Zoom with family members. Apps like Zoom allow multiple people to be on the call, so it lends itself to family gatherings when you cannot be in person. Tour an older adult community—The holidays are a great time for loved ones to explore the option of moving to an assisted living or independent living community. Communities offer in-person or virtual tours, and loved ones can experience the positive energy of a community during the holidays while having activities to participate in and the opportunity to make new friends. Additionally, if loved ones are traveling for the holidays, many communities offer respite care. Exercise—With the nice weather in Arizona extending through the holiday season, it’s a great time to get in a walk, hike or to toss a Frisbee. Exercise has been proven to fight anxiety and boost mood. The holidays are a perfect time to participate in outdoor events. Engage in productive activities— Activities or hobbies can offer a sense of purpose, improve mood and occupy our loved one’s mind and time. The holidays are a great time to help those who are less fortunate. Encourage loved ones to volunteer, donate items to organizations in the community or do something nice for someone. For many, the holidays are filled with busy days and long to-do lists, but we need to remember to take time for our loved ones. Learn how to recognize signs of loneliness or depression and take action if you suspect someone you know may be suffering. Bhakti Gosalia is vice president of Sun Health Communities, a West Valley-based company that owns and operates three Life Plan Community locations: Grandview Terrace, La Loma Village and The Colonnade, as well as the innovative Sun Health At Home program, allowing individuals to successfully age in place in their current home. For more information, visit sunhealthcommunities.org.
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Housing market crunch continues during holidays BY LISA BAKER
Glendale Star Guest Writer
You don’t have to be a buyer or seller right now to realize that we are in a housing market crunch. And it will likely not surprise you to know that we are not alone. According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report, every metro area tracked by the National Association of Realtors during the third quarter of 2020 saw home prices increase from a year ago. Sixty-five percent of metros—117 areas out of 181—witnessed double-digit price growth from one year ago. The nation’s median existing single-family home price climbed 12%
on a year-over-year basis to $313,500. And where did we rank? According to the report, the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metropolitan area saw an 18% year-over-year increase, with the median home price coming in at $341,600. That puts us well above the national average. During October, 408 MLS listing sales closed in Glendale, and 445 in Peoria. As of this writing, there are 204 active and available listings (not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow) in MLS in Glendale and 250 active listings in Peoria. That’s 50% of one month’s inventory in Glendale (down from 56% in September) and 56% of one month’s inventory in Peoria
(down from 69% in September). Maricopa County inventory is at 75.8% of October’s closed sales (down from 87.4% last month). Maricopa County seller concessions are still low, with only around 9.25% of sellers contributing to buyers’ closing costs. In line with buyers needing to gain a competitive edge, about 6.5% of buyers contributed to sellers’ closing costs in October. Showing traffic saw some very slight decreases. According to ShowingTime, the platform REALTORS use to schedule most of the MLS showings, during October, listings in the $200,000-$299,999 range averaged 15.10 showings per listing in Glendale and 13.67 in Peoria. The next closest was the $300,000-$399,999 range, with 12.34 showings per listing in Glendale and 10.81 showings per listing in Peoria. And not every showing is scheduled through ShowingTime, so the actual numbers are higher. Interest rates also saw very little change. According to Freddie Mac, As of Nov. 12, 2020, National Mortgage Rates reported U.S. weekly averages of 2.84% for a 30-year fixed, 2.34% for a 15-year fixed rate, and 3.11% for a fiveyear ARM. As you might expect, October’s entry-level prices for a detached home with three bedrooms and two baths increased nearly across the board for every
method of financing. In Glendale, conventional buyers spent a minimum of $225,777, FHA buyers spent $230,000, and VA buyers got a little bit of a break at $246,000. Peoria buyers, with a conventional loan, spent a minimum of $240,000, FHA buyers saw a dip to $208,000, and VA buyers spent $260,000. Across Maricopa County, buyers paid a minimum of $155,000 with a conventional mortgage, $195,000 with FHA, and $212,000 with a VA loan. Countywide, buyers using financing made up for 83.7% of October sales, up from 66.5% of MLS sales in September. Of that percentage, 71.2% of buyers used conventional mortgages, 14% used FHA, 6.72% used VA loans, and the remaining sales used other methods of financing. If you’re struggling right now, please know that you are not alone. If you’re a homeowner, contact your lender to see what programs they are offering. If you’re a tenant, rental assistance is available through the Arizona Department of Housing website at saveourhomeaz.gov. If you’re a landlord, you can apply for aid at arizonatogether.org/grants. Lisa Baker sells homes in Glendale, Peoria and other parts of the West Valley. For more information, vist LisaRBaker.com, MoveToGlendaleAZ.com or facebook.com/LRBakerREALTOR.
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Store returns with grand reopening, online shopping BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF After experiencing significant damage from a nearby fire, Glendale’s Kitchen Gourmet reopened and announced customers can now shop online at its newly revamped website. “We are as concerned as you are about the recent developments surrounding the pandemic. We are keeping our stores clean but also understand the need to social distance and the need for customers to have the option to shop online,” said Jeff Anderson, Kitchen Gourmet owner. “Our new storefront on CreateMy-
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New Dairy Queen owner holds grand reopening BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Bill Street, new owner of the Dairy Queen at 5930 W. Greenway Road, recently celebrated with a grand reopening. Street is a former Circle K manager and training specialist. This is his first restaurant. “My wife Kelly works for Phoenix Children’s Hospital as a revenue specialist,” Street said. “She also works
the restaurant during the weekends and manages the books for us as well.” It’s been a while, but they both have Dairy Queen experience. “During our teen years in high school, we both worked for Dairy Queen for two years, me in Arizona and Kelly in New Mexico,” Street said. “So now it’s a running joke that we both started our careers with DQ and we will end our careers with DQ.”
Barro’s benefit for food bank BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Barro’s Pizza will host the ninth annual Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight benefiting St. Mary’s Food Bank. From open to close at all 44 locations across the Valley, the Barro family will donate 100% of the proceeds from all sales to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays “This has been an incredibly tough year for so many in our community, so this year’s event means that much more,” said Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza. “We look forward to this day every year—a time when we can truly make a difference in our community. And the annual event has a spe-
cial place in our heart since we do it in honor of our mother, Doran Barro, who was very passionate about this mission.” Last year, Barro’s Pizza set a record raising more than $260,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank, and Barro’s is hoping to set a new record this year. Every dollar donated equates to seven meals, so last year’s donation provided 1,820,690 meals to Arizona’s hungry during the holiday season. Over the last eight years, Barro’s has raised over $1.5 million, which equals more than 10.2 million meals. The Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight has become St. Mary’s largest cause-marketing effort of the year.
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AIA recommends postponing start of winter high school sports BY BRANDON JONES Cronkite News
While Ironwood, Liberty, Sunrise Mountain, Peoria, Centennial and Sunnyslope are are among the teams prepping for the start of the high school football playoffs Friday, Nov. 27, winter sports are in limbo. The Arizona Interscholastic Association recommended postponing the start of winter high school sports such as basketball, wrestling and soccer to its executive board Nov. 16, possibly pushing the start of those sports into January. AIA Executive Director David Hines will meet with state health and education officials before the executive board votes on the proposal. The news is forcing high school coaches to make some tough decisions. “I think we had a good returning team and a good shot at repeating,” said Gino Crump, the basketball coach for defending 6A state champion Desert Vista. “(We’re) not practicing, because I just don’t think it’s wise for me to get my team prepared to play. Some of the private schools or Catholic schools are practicing, but it just doesn’t make much sense to me to prepare my kids and then get them ready to play and then they can’t compete.” In a statement released Nov. 16, the AIA, which is the governing body of Arizona high school sports, said: “The Arizona Interscholastic Association has made a recommendation to the AIA’s Executive Board for consideration of postponing the start of the winter sports season. AIA Executive Director David Hines will meet with state health and education officials this week regarding the rising infection and positivity rates around Arizona. The information and statistics gathered at this meeting will be shared with the Executive Board at a meeting yet to be determined for a vote. The recommendation is to have the competition season begin
The Arizona Interscholastic Association has recommended that the winter sports season be delayed. In the era of COVID-19, wrestling will pose some challenges. (File photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News)
sometime in January with the two weeks of mandatory AIA practice to take place before competition can begin.” AIA spokesman Seth Polansky provided additional details. “The AIA made a recommendation to its executive board to postpone the start of the winter sports season until January,” Polansky said. “I don’t have an exact date for that yet. It’s going to depend on some other information that our executive director, David Hines, has to gather and provide to the board. But basically, we’re looking at pushing everything back to January and maybe abbreviating a season. (We would) still have a full season, just lower minimums for games to qualify for postseason. “And, hopefully, the state will kind of stem the tide with the recent rise in infections and positivity.” Polansky added that the AIA is “just making sure all of our kids can get out there in a safe environment.” Many winter sports are played indoors, which can contribute to spreading COVID-19. However, Polansky said that a sport being played indoors is not the AIA’s first priority when creating its guidelines for safe play. “We look at (basketball) the same way as volleyball,” Polansky said. “Basketball is in the same category as volleyball as far from the National Federation
standpoint, (in that) it’s a moderate contact sport. It being indoor is not as much of a concern (for) us. How much contact there is between the athletes and how much interaction there is between bench personnel and other personnel within the gym (is the bigger concern). “We do have guidelines set up by our Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) in a document we keep on our website at all times about the metrics you need to have to play a moderate sport—what restrictions you may have to start practice, as far as not sharing balls or other equipment when you first start conditioning. Things like that, which (are) available (on our website).” High-contact sports like wrestling, in which athletes are in almost constant contact, are of greater concern to the AIA, according to Polansky. “Wrestling is probably a little more concerning, just because it is considered a high-impact, very-high-contact sport,” Polansky said. “There’s going to be different metrics and different guidelines set up for that sport, which we also have on our website.” The AIA will approach basketball with guidelines similar to those used during fall indoor sports. “We have badminton, and we have volleyball, which are indoors,” Polansky said of the fall schedule. “Now as
far as regular season, all those decisions will be made at a local level because every district, every county, every school has a different phasing approach. “The regular season attendance mandates, or capacities, will be left up to the schools. What we’re doing right now in the postseason for volleyball is limiting the number (of spectators) per gym. If it’s a neutral site gym, like we have for our lower classes, 1A-3A, it’s been about 125 (spectators) per side. “With our bigger schools (4A-6A), we have a cap number of 100 per side. But if the school allowed more, we would have the ability for more people to buy tickets to go up to the capacity that the school has set. And in going the other way, schools have said we can’t accept more than 39 (spectators) per side, as a specific number. We leave it up to the schools.” School districts that have already begun winter sports practice will be allowed to continue to practice until the executive board votes, according to Polansky. “Right now, we’re saying go ahead and practice as usual,” Polansky said. “Chances are there won’t be any competitions—not because we’re saying there won’t be but because there are so few districts and schools out there that meet the metrics (and) they probably don’t have anybody to play. ... We’re going to allow them to keep practicing until word comes out, but everything is going to go out pretty quickly.” Polansky said the AIA executive board typically only meets once a month, so a special meeting will probably be called soon to make a final determination on a potential postponement and a timetable. “We just talked about it for the first time this morning at our regularly scheduled meeting today,” Polansky said. “I would assume our board would probably be convened by next week to make a decision on this.”
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The Angel Tree Project Gives Children in Need a Joyful Christmas Holidays are a time for giving and there is no one more worthy of a special gift than a child in need.
“On the street I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress, with little hope of a decent meal. I became angry and said to God ‘Why do you permit this? Why don’t you do something about it? For awhile God said nothing. That night quite suddenly he replied ‘I certainly did do something about it. I made you.” The Angel Tree Project is in its 36th year. We lost our largest sponsor this year so I’m reaching out to the community to help provide gifts for the kids. Kids impacted by this are kids where parents are incarcerated – needy families right here in our cities of Glendale and Peoria, Surprise and Phoenix.
Make A Child Smile This Christmas! Your help, however small or large, is appreciated.
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TheaterWorks launches ‘A Curiouser Nutcracker’ BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF After its hit immersive theater show “Curiouser & Curiouser,” which brought audience members an upclose-and-personal deep dive into the world of Alice’s puzzling world, TheaterWorks is launching “A Curiouser Nutcracker.” Opening Friday, Nov. 27, at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, “A Curiouser Nutcracker” imagines a Wonderland that has been taken over by the Mouse King and is stuck in an eternal winter. Those who go to the show must travel through Winter Wonderland with the White Rabbit and the Sugar Plum Fairy to find the four keys, defeat the Mouse King and free the Nutcracker. This family-friendly, holiday version
of “Curiouser & Curiouser” continues the safe and intimate approach to live theater developed in response to the pandemic restrictions. Up to 12 audience members per performance will walk through every space and hallway in the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts to solve puz-
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Wonderland lasts approximately 100 minutes. Guests are advised to arrive 15 minutes prior to performances. Flashing lights, strobe and haze will occur during the “experience.”
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A potpourri of powerful perspectives politely put Today I would like to pour out on you readers a potpourri of perspectives I have gleaned from others regarding life and living in 2020. You can access their thoughts on social media and the internet. Courage, my friends. Read on!
Life in 2020
Our first quip is about golf and politics in 2020. “If it goes left, it’s a hook. If it goes right, it’s a slice. If it goes straight, it’s a miracle.” “I don’t have ducks. I don’t have a row. I have squirrels, and they’re drunk.” “Don’t bother walking a mile in my shoes. That would be boring. Spend 30 seconds in my head. That’ll freak you right out.” “Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any of your containers.” “Once you understand why pizza is made round, packed in a square box
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and eaten as a triangle, then you will understand women.” “I pretended to be asleep, and then I fell asleep. Now I’m going to pretend I’m skinny.”
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“I still can’t believe people’s survival instincts told them to reach for toilet paper.” “I’m not adding this year to my age. I didn’t use it.” “The dumbest thing I have ever bought was a planner for 2020.” “Lockdown can only go four ways. You’ll come out as a monk, a hunk, a chunk or a drunk. Choose wisely.” “I went into the bathroom at a restau-
rant. I washed my hands. I opened the door with my elbow. I raised the toilet seat with my foot. I turned on the water faucet with a tissue. I opened the bathroom door to leave with my elbow. And when I returned to my table, I realized I forgot to pull up my pants.”
Content of your character
“Equality is about giving everyone an equal chance, not an equal result.” “Truism: doing good for intention, not for attention.” “There’s a difference between being efficient or being effective: Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction.” “You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.”
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Student is a life saver BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Glendale Police Department recently presented Glendale High School senior Diego Garcia with its Life Safety Award. On Nov. 2, just after 6 p.m., Diego was walking by the campus when he heard noises coming from inside the locked gated area of the school grounds. He went further onto campus and saw the school social worker, Danet Garcia, face down on the ground. (The two are not related.) She had dangerously low blood sugar and was having a diabetic issue, where she passed out and fell face first onto the sidewalk. Diego called 911 to get assistance and jumped the fenced area to unlock the gates from the inside to allow medical personnel the ability to medically treat her. Danet was unable to provide her name and did not know where she was or what was happening. Danet said she believes she may not have survived the night had Diego not found her and gotten her medical attention. She was treated on scene to stabilize her blood sugar and later at the ER
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Midwestern U launches grad nursing programs BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University has received approval from the Arizona State Board of Private Post-Secondary Education (AZBPPE) to implement four new graduate nursing programs. Midwestern University President and CEO Dr. Kathleen H. Goeppinger announced the school now offers a Master of Science in nursing program and a post-master’s certificate track with an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner concentration (both programs were also recently approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing); a Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in nurse leadership in global health; and a Doctor of Nursing Practice program with two specialty tracks. The first track is designated for actively working adult-gerontology pri-
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Fiesta Bowl Charities Wish List grants to teachers BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF It was a big week for grants and awards won by local teachers. The Fiesta Bowl Organization awarded $500,000 to teachers through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers program. As part of its mission to benefit Arizonans through youth, sports and education, the Fiesta Bowl granted 200 K-12 public and charter school teachers a $2,500 wish to be implemented in their classrooms. Each fall, Arizona K-12 public or charter school teachers are invited to fill out an online application detailing their school or classroom need and, after meeting the criteria, wishes are selected by random drawing for teachers to receive a grant. Over the five years
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Obituaries John Guinney Adams, Jr. (“Jack”) Jack Adams of Erie, CO was welcomed into God’s kingdom on November 18, 2020, surrounded by family, after a difficult but courageous struggle with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Jack was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 7, 1945 to Estelle (Fisher) and John Guinney Adams Sr. He grew up in Richfield, MN with his brother and three sisters. His childhood passions were hockey, baseball, and especially golf ... a sport that he would play for the rest of his life. Jack graduated from Benilde High School in 1963, then attended the University of Minnesota. While in college he met the love of his life, Sharon (Tkach). During a brief lapse in Jack’s college admission he was drafted into the U.S Army to fight in the Vietnam War. Jack & Sharon married on April 6, 1968, the day before he shipped off to basic training. His Army service was exemplary; as a member of the 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning”, he achieved the rank of Staff Sgt., was awarded the Air Medal and two Bronze Stars, and was the head of the NCO Club. After Jack’s safe return from combat, he completed his bachelor’s degree in business and worked for various banks around the Twin Cities area, then obtained certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst. Sharon gave birth to his first son - John III - in 1974 and his second son - Luke - in 1977. In 1981 Jack accepted a position as a vice president for a subsidiary of Colorado National Bank, and relocated his family to the Denver area, eventually settling in the town of Parker. He and his family became active members of The Pinery Country Club community and with Ave Maria Catholic Church. Jack golfed at The Pinery every day that the weather would allow, and made several lifelong friends along the way. He was also heavily involved in his sons’ education and extracurricular activities, be it teaching John the mechanics of a great golf swing, coaching Luke’s baseball team, or flying down the ski slopes with both of them. Upon Jack’s retirement in 2003, he and Sharon relocated to Peoria, AZ. As members of the Westbrook Village
VALLEYLIFE retirement community, Jack enjoyed year-round golfing while Sharon did her daily water aerobics and lounged in the sun afterwards. He was grateful for the fact that on top of meeting many new friends in Westbrook Village, several of his old friends from The Pinery also had relocated there. But after living-out several of their Golden Years dreams in Peoria, in 2013 Sharon was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Given 3 months to live, she courageously battled to not only witness hers and Jack’s first grandson’s birth in 2014, but also the birth of their granddaughter in August 2016, and the couple’s Golden Anniversary in April 2018 before her battle was finally lost. Grief-stricken, Jack lived his two remaining years with John and his family in Erie, CO. He became a member of the Lafayette VFW but wasn’t able to visit the post frequently due to the rapid onset of dementia and an eventual Parkinson’s diagnosis, which cruelly also kept him from being able to hit a golf ball anymore. His passion then became his grandchildren ... he loved being around and playing with them every day, as well as supporting their soccer, baseball, swimming, and dance activities. As his condition advanced, he loved the attention that his in-home caregivers provided, and was grateful for their compassion and for the love of his family up until the very end. Jack is preceded in death by his loving wife Sharon and by his parents John Sr. & Estelle Adams. He is survived by his sons John (Danelle) Adams III of Erie, CO and Luke Adams of Centennial, CO, grandchildren John Adams IV (“Jack”) and Brooke Adams, sisters Mary (Tom) Elliot of Mound, MN, Peggy (Richard) Sinclair of Crosslake, MN, and Joni (John) Weimelt of Lakeville, MN, and brother Tom (Juve) Adams of Coon Rapids, MN, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A private funeral service and burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery will be held on Friday November 27, 2020. Jack’s family would like to ask that in lieu of sending flowers to please consider making a donation to The Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org to honor his memory. Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the Lord has spoken.”
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Gerald L. Arntz, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 2757 LaJuanna Lane, Oak Harbor, Wa 98277 Dated this 5th of November, 2020 /s/ Melissa Garden Melissa Garden Published: Glendale Star, Nov. 19, 26, Dec 3, 2020 / 34379
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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS Improvements to Sunburst Farms Irrigation District in Glendale, AZ Dated November 10, 2020. The project scope consists of the following:Line 8 to start on the west side of 47th Ave to the east side of 49th Ave. Contractor must acquire all state permits, licenses and Blue Stake cost in bid.Material for each line consists of 1320' of 15" PIP #80 lb. lateral pipe, (40) 15"x10" Tees #80 lb. (40) 10"x10" elbows #80 lb. and (40) 10" Watermen valves and (40) 10" rings for each valve. All crossovers will be 10" #80 lb. PIP. Risers will be 10" low head PVC to fit Watermen valve tops, 160' total.All valves include bases and splash pads with walls of concrete (40) made from 8"x8"x16" blocks three courses high. Drawings may be picked up at the district office, 16040 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85306.All lines must be water soaked, backfilled, and compacted to M.A.G. specifications, compaction standards- Section 601 Type I 95% 69.3.5 and with outside certified party approval every 150'. All old material at crossovers must be removed and sealed where old pipe joint ends. Construction will be in the months December 2020 or January or February 2021.Contractors submitting bids must possess any/all necessary state contractor's licenses. A verifiable statement of experience equipment schedule as more fully defined in the instruction to bidders. One million dollar general liability, vehicular liability, workman's compensation insurance certificate are required.Job will be paid for on completion, with ten percent of monies withheld until after two irrigation cycles to assure no settling of pipe or splash pads. The Board of Directors has the right to reject any and all bids. Contract may be let to the lowest responsible bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M. December 1st, 2020. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the district office, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. A pre-bid meeting will be November 24, 2020 at 10:30 A.M.Any exclusions listed by vendors that are outlined as inclusions within the R.F.P. will not be accepted. "Acts of God" is a permissible exclusion to be accepted by all involved parties. Bids will be opened in public meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. at Sunburst Farms Irrigation District, 16040 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306. Published: West Valley View/Business, Nov. 25, Glendale Star, Nov. 26, 2020 / 34497
NOTICE OF HEARING SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY ORDER CHANGING NAME OF MINOR Case Number: CV2020-094229 In the Matter of: PABLO ELIAN MARTINEZ BERNAL A Minor THE COURT FINDS: 1. This case has come before this Court to change the legal name of the minor named above. 2. This Court has jurisdiction to change the legal name of the minor. 3. Good cause exists to grant the application for change of legal name. 4. It is in the best interest of the minor to change the legal name as set forth below. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. That the legal name of the minor born this date (month, day, year): 08/01/2015. Born in this place (city, state, nation): VANCOUVER, WA U.S.A. Whose mother is: VIANEY XITLALIC BERNAL PEREZ IS CHANGED FROM: Name on Birth Certificate PABLO ELIAN MARTINEZ BERNAL TO: New Name PABLO ELIAN AVILA BERNAL 2. For a person born in a state other than Arizona, to the extent that the agency that maintains birth records in that state is authorized to honor an order of this Court, that agency is requested or ordered to amend its birth records to reflect the new name as ordered above. 3. This Order does not establish paternity or add the name of a father to a birth certificate. 4. This Order does not release the minor child or either parent named above from any obligations incurred or harm any rights of property or action in any original name. 5. Other orders*: * (May NOT be used to establish paternity or add name of a father to birth certificate.) Before: Commissioner Susan White East Court Building, Courtroom 812 101 West Jefferson, Phoenix AZ 85003 Judicial Assistant: M a r i s s a J u r a d o marissa.jurado@jbazmc.maricopa.gov Published: Glendale Star, Nov 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 2020 / 34337
NOTICE OF SALE CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale auctions surplus City property on a biweekly basis at Sierra Auctions. For further information, visit the Sierra Auction website www.sierraauction.com Publish: November 23, 2020 The Glendale Star / 34543
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GESD Frontline Workers Receive Turkey Donations Thanks to Generous Donors In Partnership with GUSTO (Glendale United for Students, Teachers and Others)
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a team of donors and GESD leadership distributed a total of 505 turkeys to GESD's dedicated essential frontline workers in gratitude for their vital work. Thank you Chasse Building Team, SPS+ Architects, Valley Schools, U-Haul and Bashas/Food City for your generous donations and support!
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