Glendale Star 12.15.22

Cactus falls in 5A State Championship

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

At ASU Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the AIA 5A State Championship game featured a battle between the No. 4-seeded Glendale Cactus Cobras and No. 3-seeded Gilbert Higley Knights — a showdown between the East and West valleys.

In the end, though, the Knights struck down the Cobras, 41-21, to secure the school’s first State Championship in school history.

“It’s awesome to be the first to do anything, like this team has had a myriad of firsts,” Higley head coach Eddy Zubey said. “So, to be able to be the first team, they’re always going to be remembered

in the Higley lore to be able to be the first team to win at all, to do it all, so it’s awesome. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to accomplish, and I’m just happy that I did.”

The game wasn’t short of storylines during the week leading up.

The eventual champion Higley had been reallocated to 5A after only getting two wins last year in 6A. The change fueled the Knights this year, as they came out of the gates quickly, tacking on four straight wins to start the season.

The Knights carried the momentum through to the end of the season, only dropping two games on the year. The now8-2 team entered the 5A conference playoffs and kept rolling, breezing through

Waddell Canyon View and winning two very close games against the No. 6 seed Goodyear Desert Edge and No. 2 seed Scottsdale Desert Mountain.

Cactus was quite the opposite, as they were promoted from 4A to 5A this season and weren’t expected to reach the playoffs, let alone a State Championship game.

The newly promoted Cobras got off to a slow start, being essentially written off through five games with a measly 2-3 record. But the Cinderella story was just starting, as they went on to win the final five games of the regular season.

Come playoff time, Cactus was tested on three occasions, with a close victory over Surprise Willow Canyon and surprise

PUSD holds farewell reception for outgoing members

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

On Dec. 8, the Peoria Unified School District held a farewell reception for two of its outgoing members, Congress Rep. Beverly Pingerelli and Governing Board Clerk Corey Underhill.

The two were sent off to their future endeavors with many thanks for their years of service to the school’s board.

“It’s awesome,” Underhill said. “We’ve been a part of the period since 2007, when my kids were just starting out. And this has been a real blessing for our family.”

The two women have both served very fruitful terms with PUSD and have both inspired great change in the district.

Pingerelli has been with the Governing Board since 2014 and has served many positions in her tenure. The former president and clerk spent her time attempting to improve the overall academic performance from participating schools in the district. She also was heavily involved in the support of technical education opportunities. Underhill had served on the board since 2019. A former teacher in the district, she came into the board with many new ideas to improve the quality of life and education for its students.

“I had a few ideas around curriculum and around behavioral support, and I’m happy to say that we were able, through the four years, to have adopted additional, relevant

curriculum,” Underhill said. “We’ve done a lot in the area of social-emotional support, like getting additional social workers, implementing different programs across the schools to make sure that we’re really meeting the needs of those kids.”

The Colorado native has been instrumental to many policies being implemented in the district. She ensured that the district would grow in a positive manner and offer the best education possible to every student. This implementation would ensure that the students would be set up best for a positive future.

“Generally seeing the district continue to thrive through all of the turmoil that

GESD students and staff connect with Glendale community partners and families at the annual Hometown Christmas Parade

GESD celebrated Family Game Night at the 2022 Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade. The GESD float made its way through Historic Downtown Glendale with the GESD Governing Board, the Superintendent's Student, Parent, and Teacher Advisory Councils, the students of the Superintendent's Excellence in Academics group, and families of preschoolers representing Glendale's future. Families went home with mini-games to play during the holidays and everyone got a sneak peek at the custom GESD-OPOLY coming soon.

GESD-OPOLY will be a tribute to the history and legacy of GESD and Historic Downtown Glendale. Board games will be in production in early 2023. All money raised will support the goals and initiatives of the Glendale Uniting Students, Teachers, and Others (GUSTO) Education Foundation. Learn more about this GUSTO fundraiser supporting students and staff and reserve a GESD-OPOLY game coming soon at www.enrollform.me/gesd-opoly.

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wins over No. 5 seed Scottsdale Horizon and No. 1 seed Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep, becoming the only team in the Arizona state championship pool to be from the West Valley.

“I’m proud of our kids and proud of our program and our community,” Cactus head coach Brian Belles said. “And really just, you know, thrilled to represent the west side in a State Championship game.”

The gameplay itself was a back-andforth affair, as each team had its moments to shine.

After surrendering an early touchdown to Highley quarterback Jamar Malone, Cactus rallied back and vaulted themselves into the lead. This came on the back of a 51-yard sprint from running back Damian Jiles, and immediately followed up with a monster interception for a touchdown from two-way sophomore Nikko Boncore-Montoya. Capping off the scoring spree would be senior leader Will Galvan, punching in a 17-yard score to set the game at 21-6 with just over five minutes left in the half.

The Knights composed themselves, halting a red-hot Cobra offense and taking advantage of the ensuing punt, which gave them positive field position.

Malone and his running back Daxen Hall marched the offense down the field with Hall getting the endzone nod. After yet another stop by the Higley defense, Malone found receiver Kaden Milner for a 23-yard touchdown. All of a sudden, the game was down to just one point, as the score was 21-20 Cactus leading into the half.

“We knew towards the beginning of the second quarter, we were going to have to pick it up,” Malone said. “And to be honest, we just made a couple

of simple errors. As soon as we fixed those, I felt like we were clicking.”

Clicking they were, as once the half turned, it was all Higley.

They started the half with an 11-play touchdown drive, where Malone and Hall chunked the offense down the field, yet again finished off by a 1-yard score. The Knights’ next turn with the ball went similarly, with Malone locating a wide-open Carter Hancock for a 33-yard strike, expanding the lead to 34-21.

The scoreline would continue as such, despite many Cactus efforts to move the ball down the field. The Cobras were eventually rattled toward the end of the game, committing numerous unsportsmanlike penalties due to frustration. Galvan, the true senior leader, was the shining light to his teammates.

“I told them that we can’t lose like that,” Galvan said. “If they won fair and square, then I told them we have to lose fair and square.”

Malone would walk in for a game-sealing score late in the fourth quarter, ending the game at 41-21.

Led by Galvan, the Cactus Cobras’ 2022 season put the program on the map as one of the top teams in 5A.

“Cactus is everything to me,” Galvan said. “It has been so important in shaping me into the young man that I am today.”

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In its first year in 5A competition Cactus football reached the State Championship, but fell to Gilbert Higley. (Dave Minton/Staff photographer)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

J. Woodfin “Woody” Thomas, a former Litchfield Park mayor, has been elected chairman of the Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board, which oversees Valleywise Health, Arizona’s leading public teaching hospital and safety net system of care.

At a recent meeting, the board elected Thomas to chair the five-member elected body. Director Mark Dewane was elected vice chairman.

Thomas currently represents District 4, which includes many West Valley communities, including Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, El Mirage, Sun City and Sun City West.

The only West Valley resident to serve on the board, Thomas was first elected in 2018 and was sworn in for another four-year term.

A certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Thomas served as mayor of Litchfield Park from 2000 to 2006 and as a member of the city’s planning and zoning commission from 2006 to 2012.

Born and raised in Towson, Maryland, Thomas received his bachelor’s degree in dairy science from University of Maryland College Park in 1975. He worked in the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1977 to 2016.

“I am honored to serve as chairman

of this exceptional board as we enter a new era for Valleywise Health,” Thomas said, noting the planned opening of a new Valleywise Health Medical Center in October 2023.

The new hospital will replace the vintage facility that opened in 1971.

“I look forward to working with our entire board, medical staff, hospital leadership and our partners at District Medical Group to guide Valleywise Health through this historic transformation,” Thomas said. “Thanks to their leadership, we are reshaping Valleywise Health to better serve our community, bring in more advanced services and an even greater focus on providing our patients with an exceptional experience.”

J. Woodfin “Woody” Thomas, a former Litchfield Park mayor, has been elected chairman of the Maricopa County Special Health Care District Board. (Valleywise Health/Submitted)

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Part of the reason for this passion is that both of Underhill’s children have passed through PUSD, and she wanted to ensure that they were given as good of an opportunity as any school in the country.

“The whole reason that I ended up in this position is just because I really wanted other families to have that same experience that we had,” Underhill said. “Everything that they do, they do it the best they possibly can just to create new opportunities.

“So, I’ve always felt that part. I feel that pride in our arts programs and our athletics programs and, of course, our academic programs. So that’s great.”

Underhill will move back to teaching in a neighboring district but will be forever grateful for the time she spent on the board and the change she was able to inspire.

“I’m just a little tiny part of a very large and awesome machine,” Underhill said. “I’m grateful. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it and that my kids have been a part of it.”

Pingerelli was unavailable to speak on the end of her tenure with PUSD.

Congress Rep. Beverly Pingerelli and Governing Board Clerk Corey Underhill were honored in a farewell reception. (Peoria Unified School District/Submitted)

Sinema amnesty bill a not-so-merry ‘gift’

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist

Ex-FCC Chairman Newton H. Minow famously called television “a vast wasteland” in the early 1960s.

But during that decade, the networks consistently aired programs with a singular holiday theme during one special week in December and the practice continued through the rest of the 20th century.

Not just Christmas specials for the kids, featuring Charlie Brown, Rudolph and Frosty… nor those aimed more at an older demographic, with Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Perry Como.

Regularly scheduled prime time shows — regardless of genre — all featured one episode each year with a Christmas theme.

Not so with “The Invaders.”

Producer Quinn Martin’s science-fiction series about an alien race

from outer space taking over Earth just didn’t lend itself to silver bells, sleigh rides, or chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

But now, a long-form Christmas reality series may be in production.

The theme is not science fiction, but political science, and it’s airing on C-SPAN 2, the home channel of the United States Senate.

With apologies to the late Quinn Martin, call it “The New Invaders: A Christmas Gift.”

Starring in this production is our own Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (this was written before she changed to independent). Though her costume designer may hope otherwise, Sinema will probably not challenge Senate decorum by wearing a daringly-styled suit befitting a provocative Santa’s Helper.

But make no mistake: Arizona’s senior senator is actively involved as a

political provocateur.

She has teamed up with a co-star, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and together they hope to turn “the world’s greatest deliberative body” into a rapid-delivery gift fulfillment center.

Like a pair of overcaffeinated elves surrounded by empty Red Bull cans, they are hurriedly cobbling together controversial legislation that heretofore has been unable to clear the Senate.

In the spirit of Senators Past (and also passed), it’s another pass at amnesty for illegal aliens.

And this time, amid the holiday rush and a rash of Republican Senate retirements, it could very well succeed.

Regular readers may recall that in April there was a prediction in this space of such an occurrence prior to the conclusion of this Congress. But of the quartet of Senators mentioned then, only Tillis remains. He’s now

been joined by Sinema, who’s feeling political heat back home.

Leftist activists found their ardor cooling for Kyrsten when she opposed ending the filibuster.

With widespread speculation that Sinema could face a spirited challenge in the next Democratic primary, Kyrsten has opted to strut her thighhigh boots along a path once shuffled by the wing tips of Dennis DeConcini and the late John McCain.

In August, there was her high-stakes horse trading, insisting on language in the wildly misnamed Inflation Reduction Act that shielded well-heeled investors from a carried-interest tax increase.

The language was added, Sinema voted “aye,” and her advocacy carried another kind of interest from the investment community — one that bolstered her campaign war chest to the tune of $1.5 million.

The rich aren’t interesting — until they are

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

We grew up poor. I was the first son of married teenagers who lived in a three-room apartment in New York. My brother and I shared the bedroom and bunk beds until I was 12 and he was 9.

Our parents slept in the living room on a fold-out couch from Levitz. Our mother ironed patches over the knees of the jeans we bought at Sears not because that was the style, but because we couldn’t afford anything better.

Finally, about the time I hit my teenage years, we made it to lower middle class. I even got a couple pairs of Levi’s

and Pro Keds as proof.

Fast forward 40-odd years. I’m not poor anymore. Yet I still find myself not trusting — or much liking — the rich. Maybe it’s envy.

Or maybe F. Scott Fitzgerald was correct in his story “The Rich Boy,” which begins, “Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me.’’

To which I’ll add, “in ways that can be annoying as hell.”

This is precisely why I’ve enjoyed watching Elon Musk, the world’s richest human, struggle as his latest toy — Twitter — falls apart around him. It’s also why I studiously avoid news

coverage of the British Royal Family, especially Californians-come-lately Prince Harry and his wife, former TV actress Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.

Musk reminds me of a few fabulously wealthy folks I have worked for in my day job as a communications consultant.

A brilliant engineer who used his brain to make billions as the mind behind SpaceX and Tesla, Musk has confused his scientific genius and astonishing knack for making money with the ability to run the world’s most unruly social media cesspool.

Perhaps you’re familiar with the Peter Principle, a management concept that theorizes that workers rise in a hi-

erarchy until they reach their level of incompetence — and there they stay.

Musk seems right about there with Twitter, doddering about as the self-proclaimed “chief Twit,” while his toy hemorrhages users, followers and cash.

Meanwhile, Musk’s every move — and his 10 kids, silly memes and personal bottom line, currently estimated by Forbes at $185 billion — churn out daily headlines that I work hard to ignore. At least with Musk, there are indisputable accomplishments in the tech and business worlds.

The Royals? If they’ve done much since they lost that war to George Washington, John Adam and Thomas

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An overview of the history of Christmas

BY JUDGE GERALD A. WILLIAMS

North Valley Justice of the Peace

When I preside over jury trials, I instruct the jury members that they “should not decide any issue merely by counting the number of witnesses who have testified on opposing sides. The testimony of one witness, which you believe, is sufficient to prove any fact.”

The well-known Christmas narrative of wise men traveling to meet Jesus as a child is barely referenced in the Bible. Although I personally like the language of the Christmas story in Luke better, the account in Matthew is the only gospel that mentions wise men.

In spite of a well-known hymn, we do not actually know whether there were three wise men or kings that traversed afar. We do know, however,

they brought gifts consisting of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

I do not recall anyone saying, “Hey, this wise men thing might not be true because it’s only in the book of Matthew.” Sometimes one witness statement is enough.

The origin of Christmas or “Christ’s Mass” is somewhat obscure. It became part of the liturgical calendar by tradition and St. Francis of Assisi allegedly introduced the nativity scene as a symbolic representation of the birth of Jesus. While Jesus Christ clearly commanded his followers to remember his death and to celebrate His resurrection, to the best of my knowledge, He did not request we commemorate His birth.

Perhaps for this reason, celebrating Christmas has been controversial. In

1659, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony actually made it a crime to celebrate Christmas. Although Alabama declared Christmas as a legal holiday in 1836, as did Louisiana in 1838, Christmas was not an official federal holiday until President Ulysses S. Grant signed legislation making it so in 1870. He viewed Christmas as a way to bond people from both the North and the South over a common holiday.

While Christmas is now a “legal” holiday, hopefully no part of your Christmas season will involve lawyers, judges, pleadings or courtrooms. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or all three, stay safe and have fun.

Judge Gerald A. Williams is the justice of the peace for the North Valley Justice Court. That court’s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.

AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

A Santa-mental look at the holiday

BY JUDY BLUHM Glendale Star Columnist

Do you believe in Santa Claus? Yes, of course you do. Who can honestly say that there is no Santa? So, as we approach Christmas, we still have many reasons to believe.

My uncle used to say that there are four stages of the “Santa Story.” First, you believe in Santa. Then you stop believing in Santa. Then you become Santa. Lastly, you end up looking like Santa. The big guy in a red suit is more than just some made-up token of gift giving.

When people claim Christmas has become “too commercial,” they might point at Santa as the culprit. Hey, don’t blame him for the push, shove and chaos that surrounds Christmas shopping. We did that all by ourselves. Santa is the guy who gives that one meaningful gift per child, from a sleigh, on a wintry night, with nothing but true and good intentions. We all need a little Santa in our lives.

When children are told that Santa is coming, their parents have created one of the biggest faith-based magical stories of all time. Santa is an all-inclusive sort of guy. He may be regarded as a Christian symbol of Christmas, but religion doesn’t matter to Santa. He gives willingly, freely, kindly and completely to kids throughout the world.

Santa has no lists of religious affiliations. Just believe and he will show up. A common thread in his mass appeal is that he lives to give, to bring joy through some small parcels, a few good toys, and unselfishness that is often lacking in a troubling world. When

children throughout the course of time ask, “Is there really a Santa?” the answer has always been universally the same. “Yes, there is a Santa. He lives in the spirit of humanity, in each of us, exemplified by the essence of giving to others.”

No, we shouldn’t blame Santa for making Christmas too commercial. His legacy of thoughtful planning, undying devotion, exemplary work ethic and fondness for cookies should be the gold standard for what giving and sharing is all about.

There will be times in our lives when we are plagued by problems, illness and loss. We grow from wideeyed children into skeptical teenagers and then cynical adults. The way we see the world begins to change as we mature, experiencing many lumps and bumps along the way. We have big worries and bigger problems. The world is a scary place. And then comes along Santa.

At times, the true meaning of the holidays seems to get lost. But take heart, there is a jolly man in a red suit who will show each of us that to give presents, laugh and sing carols is to spread joy. The rich traditions of the holidays are all intertwined into a tapestry of sharing that extends throughout our lives. Santa sets the example to believe in the power of unbridled enthusiasm and unmatched anticipation. He also looks good in a red suit and loves cookies. A subtle reminder to wear a splash of red and eat lots of cookies during this Santa-mental season.

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

MARGULIES’ OPINION

HAYWORTH FROM PAGE 10

It’s now time for Kyrsten to get back to her grassroots on the left and lavish attention on a long-held priority. Of course, amnesty also has boosters who claim to be conservative, like Tillis. Namely, it’s the “anything for money” crowd willing to sacrifice our collective national security — and what’s left of any middle-class financial security — all the while shouting, “It’s the free market at work!”

Nope. It’s a “market distortion” that floods the workplace with cheap labor and depresses wages for the law-abiding.

LEIBOWITZ FROM PAGE 10

Jefferson, et al., 245 years ago, I must have missed it.

Prince Harry and Meghan seem especially loathsome, given that both whine constantly about problems that are so far beyond “First World,” they’re not even of this galaxy.

Yet somehow a good number of folks seem fascinated: Netflix is releasing a tell-all documentary on the pair as I write this, and Meghan’s podcast won a People’s Choice Award this week. People magazine — nope, not a subscriber — breathlessly reported on the couple “having a glamorous night out in New York City” this week in a story I passed on, along with everything else Sussex related.

Disliking the rich may not be a popular stance. Newspapers are full of “news” about bajillion-dollar home

But Sinema’s sole focus is political, since the bill will bolster Joe Biden’s efforts to erase the southern border and will result in millions of “cheap votes” for the left, helping Democrats achieve their dream of one-party political dominance.

Sinema and Tillis claim that their amnesty is only for “Dreamers,” but it will be a nightmare to enforce.

Krysten’s Christmas gift to you? America as a vast wasteland.

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

purchases, massive sports salaries and profligate spending.

Personally, I find the rich uninteresting until precisely the moment they aren’t so rich anymore.

One story I did read this week was about one of the wealthiest fellows in Arizona, Ernie Garcia III. Garcia’s personal bottom line dropped 98% this year as his company, Carvana, teeters near bankruptcy. Ernie the Third dropped from being worth about $7 billion to less than $120 million.

That I find fascinating. And sad. Though now-multi-millionaire Ernie will probably make out just fine. Rich folks, I learned a long time ago, always do.

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

Cathy Parker and her staff thrive on style

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

Consigning Women owner Cathy Parker has a way about her. Her warmth and the tidy Sun City shop make every guest feel at home.

The cozy Consigning Women has racks dedicated to brands like Chico’s, while Kate Spade and Michael Kors sit neatly on the wood display cases created by Parker’s son, Tony Peters. Easy Spirit Traveltime shoes are among fun offerings.

“We look for items from the better department stores or designer brands,” Parker said. “They have to be no older than 2 years old.”

Customers wishing to consign clothing or accessories must make an appointment.

“We don’t do walk-ins,” Parker said.

“We learned that early on. We’ve been here almost 14 years. I think people have a stigma about consignment shops. They’re called a ‘drop and run.’ People bring everything in that they just want to try to sell.

“If I did that, you couldn’t walk in our back room.”

First, Parker consults with the customers and then she sets a consignment appointment, if they meet her requirements. Items must be freshly laundered, ironed or dry-cleaned and on hangers. She does not accept anything in bags.

“It’s worked for us,” Parker said. “I think my customers and my consigners appreciate that. I have a good following. I have consigners who will bring items in every 90 days.”

Items are placed on the floor for 90 days, and consigners get 40% of the selling price. Anything priced at $25 and under that does not sell is donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters. Consigners receive a donation receipt.

“I, on an average, put at least 100 new items out every day, just by the appointments,” she said with a smile. “I think I’ve put almost 255,000 items in this shop in 14 years.”

At the end of September, Parker held a contest awarding a gift certificate to whomever brought in item 250,000 and the person who purchases it.

“People were coming in and having a ball trying to find that one item,” she said.

Cathy Parker sells clothing for fur babies in honor of her Yorkie, Abbe.

An Indianapolis native, Parker had a consignment shop on the west side of her hometown for almost 10 years. Parker moved to Arizona in 2006 to work for Realtors in home staging.

“That’s when the housing market went really downhill,” she said. “I thought, ‘OK, I love this business and the shop,’ so I opened here. It’s just taken off like crazy.”

She chalks it up to her quality merchandise, which also includes activewear and designers like Kenneth Cole, Gucci and Calvin Klein.

“We sell a lot of Western wear in here as well,” Parker said, pointing at a Native American embroidered black suede jacket. “A lot of my consigners from Wickenburg bring their Western clothes down here — their boots and their hats. We sell Harley-Davidson in here as well.”

Parker is proud of Peters’ woodworking, which is peppered throughout the consignment shop. An exhibit designer at the Mesa Historical Museum, Peters earned his master’s degree from ASU in woodworking, furniture design and ceramics. He built the jewelry cases with repurposed wood from high school bleachers and Arizona copper. Peters also contributed shoe racks and a table made out of a ship hatch door. He bought it for $10 at a garage sale.

He’s not the only family member involved in the business. Abbe’s Closet is named after her rescue Yorkie and features clothing for the fur babies.

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Cathy Parker, third from left with her Yorkie, Abbe, couldn’t run Consigning Women without her staff, from left, Pam Campbell, Terry Rodenbeck, Sharon Word, Susan Craver and Marsha Bohstedt. (Dennis Murphy/Contributor)

NCAA reveals logo for 2024 Men’s Final Four

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Phoenix Local Organizing Committee offered a first glimpse at the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four logo for the 2024 tournament at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

“We have quite the lineup coming up in Phoenix with Super Bowl LVII next February, followed by the men’s Final Four in 2024 and the women’s final for 2026,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said.

“Phoenix does sports well, and we are committed to creating great memories and a great experience. We loved the incredible energy of the Final Four in 2017. And we are ready to capture that again in 2024.”

Revealed at the Phoenix Convention Center, the logo depicts the NCAA 2024 Final Four title, with, starting from the bottom, the views of the Salt River Valley at the bottomg and a basketball shinning like the sun. The cactus in the bottom right symbolizes the Sonoron Desert and Camelback Mountain. The outer trim signifies the handcrafted fabrics of the southwest region and the colors of the Arizona sunsets.

“It truly captures the essence and vibrance of this remarkable city, Phoenix, and the state of Arizona,” said Dan Gavitt, senior vice president of basketball for the NCAA.

The Final Four has been hosted in Arizona previously. In 2017, the tourney made its way to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, where North Carolina bested Gonzago, 71-65, in a tightly-contested battle.

The 2017 Final Four racked up the second-highest numbers in with almost 154,000 fans attending, including over 77,000 fans at the semifinals and 76,000 at the championship game. The championship game boasted one of the largest TV audiences a 23 million viewers.

The Final Four brings more than just

basketball to the Valley. In 2017, there were events such as the March Madness Music Festival, which included acts like the Chainsmokers, Keith Urban, Aerosmith, Blink-182 and Macklemore. The weekend totaled over 135,000 attendees.

Those events will be returning in 2024 looking to capitalize on the impressive turnout.

“We have full support of the city of Phoenix to make sure it is a great event,” said Debbie Johnson, the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee co-chair.

The committee is also working with the city to make sure that the event goes smoothly. Some additions include new gates implemented for a new sky train at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, as well as better ways to transport to and from the venue through Waymo. The accessibility for tourists is at the forefront of the committee’s mind.

“We know that so many business executives first experience with the city of Phoenix as a tourist, tourism is a huge economic engine for us and we’re committed to making sure that they have a great time,” Gallego said.

The committee still has some of their cards close to their chest though, as they did not reveal other details. If 2017 is any indicator of what Phoenix can do for March Madness, fans should be elated for what is in store in 2024.

“I have been very fortunate to work alongside my talented peers on this committee, the Local Organizing Committee and our home schools, to create a national championship unlike any other to witness the talent of student athletes as they compete and excel at the highest level,” said Charles McClelland, 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee chairman.

“So, I just have one question for you: Phoenix, are you ready for the Final Four?”

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The 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

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Coyotes to hold charity broadcast for Phoenix Children’s

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

The Arizona Coyotes Foundation, in conjunction with Bally Sports Arizona, will hold a charity broadcast during the Coyotes’ game versus the New York Islanders on Friday, Dec. 16.

All funds raised online during the broadcast will be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The broadcast will begin on Bally Sports Arizona at 7:30 p.m. with the “Coyotes Live” pregame show at 7 p.m. The game will also be streamed on the Bally Sports app and on Bally Sports+.

“One of Bally Sports Arizona’s top priorities is supporting our team’s efforts to give back to the community,” said Rebecca Schulte, Bally Sports Arizona senior vice president and general manager.

“We look forward to this signature event, and I am very proud of the amount of work and coordination it takes from everyone at our network to produce this important broadcast.”

The Arizona Coyotes Foundation has a mission to enhance the quality of life throughout Arizona communities by supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health care, education and cultural arts programs for children and servicemen and women.

Donations of $100 to $399 will receive an exclusive poster featuring Coyotes players Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Lawson Crouse and Karel Vejmelka. The custom artwork poster was created by artist David Arrigo and will be autographed by one of the featured players.

Donations of $400 or more will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Coyotes jacket featuring Keller, Schmaltz,

Crouse and Vejmelka on the back panel of the jacket. The custom artwork was created by Arrigo, and the jacket will be autographed by all four of the players featured.

“We are excited to once again team up with our great partner Bally Sports Arizona for our annual charity broadcast to raise funds for Phoenix Children’s,” Coyotes President and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez said.

“Giving back to the community is a top priority for the Coyotes, and we are honored to support Phoenix Children’s who do so much incredible work to help Valley kids and families in need. We are grateful to Bally Sports Arizona and all our incredible fans for their continuous

support.”

Donations can be made by visiting arizonacoyotes.com/telethon. Fans can follow the charity broadcast coverage throughout the evening on social media at @arizonacoyotes.

“Support from the Arizona Coyotes has meant improved patient experiences for the patients and families at Phoenix Children’s, since 1996,” said Tim Harrison, vice president, corporate partnerships and special events at Phoenix Children’s. “Whether it is through donations, partnerships or in-person visits from players, the Coyotes have proven their dedication to the Phoenix Children’s mission time and time again.

“We are excited about the Coyotes move to Mullet Arena in Tempe, where they are more accessible than ever. But, regardless of where they are located, they’ve never hesitated to step up and help the kids at Phoenix Children’s. We are continually grateful for their partnership and look forward to what more we can make possible.”

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Big Band Grandstand

MONDAYS

Become part of a big band and practice your musical skills along with a large collection of other like-minded musicians. Any musician that 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

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

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.

brings unique Latin American jams to the masses and has only been growing in popularity and accolades since its start in 2014.

9400 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, 8 p.m., ticket prices vary, desertdiamondarena.com/ events/detail/grupo-firme

Moe Flavour DEC. 15

Join the talented mixture of keyboard engineer and composer Lawrence Ross and the fine tones of saxophonist Bryne Donaldson as they play the night away. Enjoy refreshing groove jazz with a unique sound provided by this dashing duo.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 6:30 to 10 p.m., visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

Jen Kober

DEC. 16 AND DEC. 17

Join the esteemed actor from countless TV and online streaming series, Jen Kober as she shows off her comedic chops. Kober has taken on many roles over the years, from loud lesbians to science teachers and detectives. Now, she shares her character acting talents with the Stir Crazy and hilarious stories of her time as an actor.

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

Ganbatte MatsuriOutdoor Anime Festival

DEC. 17

Celebrate anime and Eastern animated media in all its forms at Ganbatte Matsuri. Enjoy exclusive gachapon machines with all kinds of cool prizes inside, check out the curated special car show, and take pictures at the art installation with all sorts of backdrops. Fans of the game Genshin Impact will also find an exclusive Genshin themed popup with cosplayers and voice actresses from the game.

Sportsman’s Park, 9600 W. Sportsmans Park South, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, noon to 9 p.m., ticket prices vary, ganbattepopup.com

Something Funky

DEC. 18

Hear the funky rhythm of this eightpiece funk band as they groove together and put down a sound reflective of Southwestern, Latin and African beats. Enjoy the magic of the desert’s own funk as they play the night away.

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

Level Up!

Dungeons & Dragons

DEC. 19

Pros and beginners alike are encouraged to flex their creative muscle and explore the mystical world of Dungeons & Dragons. Teens will get the opportunity to see fantastical worlds and practice their improv and problem solving in a strange and magical land beyond the veil.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 6 to 7 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

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Grupo Firme Enfiestados y Amanecidos Stadiums and Arenas Tour 2022 DEC. 17

The Latin Grammy Award-winning septet from Tijuana Grupo Firme is coming to Glendale with its high-energy music and lights. The band

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

Operation Santa spreads cheer through shopping

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

On Dec. 6, the Fiesta Bowl partnered with Fighter Country Foundation and Dick’s Sporting Goods to hold the sixth annual Operation Santa event at the Arrowhead Mall.

The event gives support to military families by allowing them to shop for holiday gifts as a small token for the sacrifices they have to make for the greater good of the country.

“The feeling of getting to play Santa is pretty special,” said Kristina Chumpol, director of community relations for the Fiesta Bowl Senior.

“I think we’ve all learned that it’s oftentimes the simple things that bring so much joy. But certainly, when we get to see a kid get a brand new pair of shoes, that’s that name brand one that they’ve been wanting, knowing that that’s special for them. It’s good stuff; it certainly warms my heart.”

The event hosted 40 children from Fighter Country, all with family members that are currently deployed or that will be deployed within the next three months. They first were treated to an arts and crafts portion, giving the kids the opportunity to express themselves through picture frames, bracelets or Christmas ornaments.

From there, the children were paired up with a Fiesta Bowl volunteer or a Dick’s employee, where they took to the store with a $300 gift card to shop around for whatever they wanted. From shoes and clothes to an air hockey table, the children’s laughter and happiness filled the store in the feel-good event.

“It’s just a small token of what we can do for these families,” said Ryan Polosky, community marketing manager for Dick’s Sporting Goods. “I think that’s what the holiday season, hopefully, is all about. It’s awesome.

“I remember the story last year, a little boy bought a soccer goal for his

whole team. So even they have the spirit of buying things for others, which is really neat and cool to see.”

The event provides tons of support — monetarily and sentimentally — to the participating families, as they have to endure the holidays while not having the full family present. So the support they gain through Operation Santa transcends any ordinary event, as so

many people are directly and positively impacted by it.

In the past, members of the families that were deployed for the event have come back with immeasurable gratitude, as the families were treated well by Operation Santa. Their holiday seasons were benefited by the shopping spree, and the memories created last long after checkout.

“It’s priceless; just absolutely amazing,” said Ron Sites, president of Fighter Country Foundation. “They all say the same thing. It’s not just a small shopping spree, it’s a substantial shopping spree to where the kids are buying presents for their siblings and for their parents and for their friends, so the impact goes across so many levels.”

The event will continue to be a staple for Arrowhead Towne Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Fiesta Bowl and Fighter Country Foundation, as the combined effort to boost just one family’s holiday season carries on through the year until the next Operation Santa.

“I’ve been doing this for almost 20 years now, and every time we have one of these events and just seeing the good in the community and what Dick’s Sporting Goods are doing to give back, it’s hard to put it in words,” said Ryan Walker, store manager at the Arrowhead Dick’s Sporting Goods. “It’s definitely a powerful experience.”

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Fourty kids from Fighter Country were each given $300 to shop around Dick’s Sporting Goods at Arrowhead Towne Center as part of Operation Santa. (Jon Mouer/Contributor)

The Fiesta Bowl partnered with Fighter Country and Dick’s Sporting Goods to hold the sixth annual Operation Santa. (Jon Mouer/Contributor)

Carvana sculpting its annual Happy Haulerdays event

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

Carvana kicked off the Haulerdays food drive with a commemorative sculpture at its vending machine in Glendale.

Created by local artist Ryan Murray, the sculpture is a life-size car made entirely out of over 3,000 donated cans of food. All of the donations that Carvana receives though the drive will go to its local partner, Nourish.

“It is really something that fills the cup,” Carvana public relations specialist David Klemow said. “They need the help, and this is what we’re able to do. By encouraging the public to come out and help us, we’re able to give that extra push, but they never have enough. They need as much help as they can get at all times.”

The sculpture was a project of mutual benefit. Carvana’s idea for the 2022 version of Haulerdays was to have something creative be representative of the support they give as well as the business they have. Murray, a Phoenix-based artist and sculptor, has created many different sculptures and works of art, ranging from signage for restaurants all the way to pieces like the Carvana food drive vehicle.

“We wanted to do something creative; we wanted to do something that visually represents what we want to do and the type of happiness we want to drive for the holidays,” Klemow said.

Carvana’s Haulerdays event has been an internal affair for some years now, and only people inside the walls of the company would participate. Not this year, though, as it is now opening it up to the public at all 33 locations across the country. Arizona specifically, the Tempe and Glendale locations will be accepting donations.

“(We’re) making it a Valleywide and a countrywide thing,” Klemow said. “And so for Happy Haulerdays this year, we’re really trying hard to drive happiness for the holidays and bring people meals.”

Nourish is a Phoenix-based volunteer organization that primarily fo-

cuses on giving food and clothing to people in poverty or facing adversity of any kind. The partnership with Carvana will help bring hundreds of people the food needed to get through hard times.

“We’re in a time where every little bit helps and every little bit counts, and no one isn’t struggling,” Klemow said. “And we’re certainly in a time where people who may have never, ever struggled with food insecurity are finding themselves in those situations. And so the food banks are endlessly thankful.”

The donations will be accepted at any Carvana location through Dec. 19.

“I mean, it’s really cool,” Klemow said. “This is the first time that we’ve done anything Haulerdays-wise outside of Carvana. So, it feels like kind of a special moment for us.”

Carvana’s Glendale Car Vending Machine can be found at 8316 W. Bell Road, Peoria.

As part of Carvana’s Happy Haulerdays food drive, local artist Ryan Murray sculpted a life-size car made entirely out of donated cans. (Submitted)

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Seniors can eat for less at these restaurants

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

Things are getting more expensive, and food is no exception. Just to make life a bit easier, what follows is a list of some local restaurants that may give a senior discount. Generally speaking, you have to ask for it. Many of these are valid at multiple locations.

Avondale Chick-fil-A 10180 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-907-4780, chick-fil-a.com Seniors earn a free small drink.

Culver’s 1025 N. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale 623-792-8649, culvers.com A discount is given with a valid ID; companywide offer.

Subway 11435 W. Buckeye Road, Suite A109, Avondale 623-643-9371, subway.com Discount given with valid ID.

Buckeye Papa John’s 944 S. Watson Road, Suite 103, Buckeye 623-977-7272, papajohns.com

Discounts given to those with a valid ID.

Glendale

Haus Murphy’s 5739 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-939-2480, hausmurphys.com

Senior discounts on Wednesdays with valid proof of ID.

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

15% senior citizens’ discount.

Goodyear

Denny’s 1218 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-935-7388, dennys.com

Senior discounts given through AARP and with valid ID; companywide offer.

Arby’s 442 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear

Some Arby’s locations offer a discount of 10%, but it is not a chainwide policy, so ask.

Peoria Chili’s 7717 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623-979-5850, chilis.com

A 10% discount is given with a valid ID; companywide discount.

Long John Silver’s 8301 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria 623-979-6090, ljsilvers.com

Ask the server for the discount, available with a valid ID.

Let’s start this week’s article with a story from Peanuts’ comic strip. Lucy decides that Linus (her little brother) must grow up and learn to live without his security blanket. So, when Linus falls asleep, she slips the blanket out of his hands, takes it outside and buries it. Linus wakes up and discovers his missing blanket; he panics and falls to the floor. Linus can’t catch his breath. He gasps and screams, “I’ve got to have that blanket. I can’t live without my blanket.”

Then, Snoopy sees Linus’ dilemma and rises to the occasion. With his trusty nose, he goes outside and sniffs out the blanket, digs it up and brings it back to Linus. Linus is so relieved. With one arm, he grabs the blanket, and with the other, he hugs Snoopy saying, “Oh, thank you, Snoopy. You have saved my life!” The last picture shows Snoopy lying on his back on top of the doghouse, looking content and thinking, “Every now and then, my existence is justified.”

I like that idea. Every now and then, our existence is justified, especially when we love others with sometimes sacrificial random acts of kindness and concern. Your kindness and concern are gifts that always fit.

Here is another story by an unknown author that illustrates that we exist for ourselves and others. It’s an excellent reminder by author James Moore for us this Christmas.

“Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know

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a little girl named Liz suffering from a rare and severe disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5-year-old brother, who had miraculously survived the same condition and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness.

“The doctor explained the situation to her little brother and asked the little boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister. I saw him hesitate for a moment before taking a deep breath and saying, ‘Yes, I’ll do it if it will save her.’

“As the transfusion progressed, he lay in bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did, seeing the color returning to her cheeks. Then his face grew pale and his smile faded. He looked up at the doctor and asked, trembling, ‘Will I start to die right away?’ Being young, the little boy misunderstood the doctor; he thought he would have to give his sister all his blood to save her.”

Christmas is God’s love reaching out to us even when we are far away from Him. Christmas, whether we like it or not, reminds us about God and His great concern for us. Just like that boy was willing to die for his sister,

Immanuel, or God with us, was willing to die for us. He was ready to take away our diseased blood and give us his healthy blood.

Yes, we need Christmas to wake us up, bring us back, jog our memories and remind us of what life is all about. Let’s face it; there is some “Ebenezer Scrooge” in all of us. Just like Ebenezer, we need to be converted from selfishness to love. The ability to love is more than enough evidence to justify our existence.

Author James Moore says Christmas does three things for us. First, Christmas reminds us that we need a savior. Second, Christmas reminds us that we have a savior. Third, Christmas reminds us that we can share a savior. Just think, every time we reach out to help others with the love of Christ, we are sharing the Savior. We love, in action, giving Christmas to those who need a little Christmas now. We are giving life to someone in need of a transfusion. The boy’s gift to his sister was a gift that always fits.

Maybe we have concentrated so much on the gifts we give to one another that we have missed the gifts Christmas gives us, one of which is a justification for your existence. Your existence is evidence that you have something on Earth that only you can do. You are God’s workmanship for a purpose, and God doesn’t make “no” junk.

Let’s finish with a poem by John Boyle O’Reilly, who reveals to us a

reason for our existence.

“What is ‘real’ good?” I asked in a musing mood. “Order,” said the law court. “Knowledge,” said the school. “Truth,” said the wise man. “Pleasure,” said the fool. “Affection,” said the maiden. “Beauty,” said the page. “Freedom,” said the dreamer. “Home,” said the sage. “Fame,” said the soldier. “Equity,” said the seer. But spoke my heart full, sadly, “The answer is not here.” Then within my bosom, softly this I heard; “Each heart holds the secret; ‘kindness’ is the word!”

Just like that Christmas song says, give kindness to someone special this Christmas. Like Snoopy, I can see us all lying on the top of our doghouse, looking content and thinking, “Every now and then, my existence is justified.” Now, that’s a gift that is always appropriate, a gift that money can’t buy.

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.

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Sponsors needed for Arts and Cultural Festival

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

The 21st annual Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival is slated for Saturday, March 4, in Old Town Peoria.

This event serves as a fundraiser for the Peoria Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides grants to teachers and scholarships to students in the Peoria Unified School District.

The event lends a unique opportunity for businesses to sponsor the event, which would allow them to advertise their business in front of thousands of community members. Although free to the public, multiple sponsorship options are available by visiting the Peoria Education Foundation website.

At the Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival, community members can enjoy a free, interactive arts experience with

interactive arts activities.

This event brings in more than 15,000 attendees and features more than 3,000 pieces of student artwork and 80-plus performances on multiple stages, and has grown to be one of the largest events in the West Valley.

The Peoria Arts and Cultural festival includes a full day of fun that highlights band, choir, orchestra, dance and visual art near 83rd and Grand avenues

in Peoria.

There are free activities for children, food trucks and performances that take place throughout the day with students from Peoria Unified’s 34 elementary and seven high schools.

For more information on the event, visit peoriaunified.org/artsfestival. To inquire about sponsorships, call 623486-6100 or email pusdpr@pusd11. net.

Kids eat free at these nearby restaurants

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.

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 given on Wednesdays after purchasing 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 Road, 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.

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Your answers should be limited to a few sentences for each question so that the interview can proceed. Rehearsing alone is a good place to start, but nothing beats personal

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There’s an old saying: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Looking the part and meeting the job requirements won’t secure the job if you don’t have the right attitude. Job recruiters are looking for enthusiastic, collaborative candidates, in particular if you are going to be in a public-facing position or placed in a leadership role. Don’t disparage your last boss, or talk dismissively of previous tasks you’ve been charged with. Sometimes the difference between getting hired and getting overlooked is nothing more than having an upbeat point of view.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA

In the Matter of the Estate of William A Golart NO. PB2022-071306

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at: William Golart c/o Blair Sapeta 17917 W Montebello Ave Litchfield Park Az 85340. DATED this 12th day of December, 2022. By: /s/ Blair Sapeta 17917 W Montebello Ave Litchfield Park Az 85340. Published in the Glendale Star, Dec 8, 15, 22, 2022

NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE BIDS

The Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of Northern Arizona University, is soliciting sealed Proposals from qualified firms or individuals for the purpose of selecting a firm or individual interested in providing New Vehicles Reference P23JS004 for Northern Arizona University.

Offers shall be delivered no later than 3:00 P.M., Arizona Time, January 19, 2023 to the office of the Associate Vice President of Procurement on the campus of Northern Arizona University, 545 E. Pine Knoll Drive, Building 98B, PO Box 4124, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011, (928) 523-4557.

To request a Proposal by E-mail contact Northern Arizona University Purchasing Services at the above phone number or by emailing NAU-Purchasing@ nau.edu. To download a copy from the Internet access

https://nau.edu/Contracting-Purchasing-Services/Purchasing/ NAU-Bid-Board/

The Arizona Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive or declare to waive irregularities in any Offer, or to withhold the award for any reason it shall determine and also reserves the right to hold any or all Offers for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the opening thereof. No Offeror shall withdraw their Offer during this ninety (90) day period.

Published in the Glendale Star, Dec 15, 2022