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Police search for bus stop killer BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

NEWS...............3 Glendale Police track 98 gunshots on New Year’s

NEWS...............4 Christmas tree fire burns Glendale home

SPORTS ........ 14 Ready for baseball? Spring training tickets go on sale

OPINION..................... 10 BUSINESS.................. 12 SPORTS ...................... 14 CALENDAR ................ 16 FEATURES.................. 18 RELIGION ................... 22 YOUTH........................ 24 CLASSIFIEDS ............. 26

January 9, 2020

The new year was not even six hours old when the first homicide of 2020 hit Glendale. According to police, a man shot and killed Jesse William Mitchell, 41, at 5:37 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. Glendale Police responded to a shooting call near the bus stop at 59th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. “Officers located an adult male with gunshot wounds,” said Tiffany Ngalula, spokeswoman for the Glendale Police. “The fire department treated the victim on scene, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.” She said witnesses saw the suspect leaving the location on foot westbound. She said the suspect is an African American male in his mid-30s, between 6 feet and 6-foot-3, approximately 300 pounds, with a short beard. He was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt and black beanie hat.

930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO. “We are not disclosing the number of witnesses at this time,” Ngalula said. Asked if there was a conversation between the suspect and the victim, Ngalula said, “I do not have any information indicating what occurred between the two prior to Left, police released a sketch of the man suspected of killing Jesse William the shooting.” Mitchell, right, on New Year’s Day. (Photo and sketch courtesy Glendale Police) According to court Police released a sketch of the suspect. records, Mitchell’s convictions include ag“Detectives have been working diligent- gravated DUI, car theft and selling stolen ly to identify the suspect involved,” said property. He was released from prison in Ngalula. She asked anyone with infor- 2018, after serving an eight-year sentence. mation regarding the incident or who can In June, Mitchell was sentenced to three identify the suspect in the sketch to contact years of probation and drug abuse treatthe Glendale Police Department at 623- ment.

Federal law raises smoking age to 21 BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Glendale Star Staff

The Food and Drug Administration stunned many in late December when it raised the age to buy tobacco and vaping products to 21. Retailers around the West Valley said they were not anticipating this; however, some understand the benefits the new law can bring. Fawaz Kanan, owner of Planet Zong Smoke Shop in Glendale, said the new regulation will negatively impact his business but might be good for the community.

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“It’s good and it’s not good,” Kanan said. “It’s good to control the kids who want to smoke, but it’s not good for our business.” On Dec. 20, Congress passed a bill that raised the legal age to smoke or vape to 21. President Donald Trump signed the law the same day. A week later, the FDA issued a statement: “It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product — including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes — to anyone under 21.” Kanan said many of his customers were

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under 21. Yet he said he is content with the new regulation if it benefits young adults. Planet Zong Smoke Shop has been turning away customers under 21 since the new law went into effect, Kanan said, even though it will impact profits. He said he may be forced to raise his prices to make up for the lost profit. “It’s going to affect my sales, for sure,” Kanan said of the new law. “But at the same time, it can affect the user of whoever wants to buy from me as well because I SEE SMOKE SHOP PAGE 2

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have to raise my prices to cope with the whole matter.” When asked if he thought this new smoking age limit was a good idea, Kanan said, “For my business, no. But for the population, I hope it will. It will control the kids who want to smoke, and it will affect them. I hope so.” Adam Setter, manager of Peace Smokeshop and Vape Peoria, said the Kanan may have a new age limit will bring good and bad consequences to the community. (Glendale Star photo by Octavio Serrano) point with his hopeful stand on the law benefiting future gen- can’t,” Salmin said. erations, as sources say it could bring An 18-year-old customer at Peace health benefits to the nation. Smokeshop and Vape Peoria customer According to the American Lung was shocked when he tried to buy toAssociation, a report from the Nation- bacco there last week. al Academy of Medicine said raising Manager Adam Setter told him he the smoking age to 21 could prevent was too young. 223,000 deaths among people born be“I heard rumors that you had to be tween 2000 and 2019 and reduce lung 21, but I had no clue it was actually cancer deaths by 50,000. happening,” said the customer, who Omar Salmin, manager of Arizo- asked to be identified as Nate. na Smokers in Glendale, said he was Nate said he is 18 and smokes daily. shocked when he first heard the news, He said he believes he is old enough to but business owners must fall in line decide if he wants to smoke. so they don’t lose their licenses. “I’m joining the military, so I think “It brings good things and bad I should be able to smoke,” Nate said. things,” Salmin said. “The good things Setter agrees that people who are unare for the kids because they’re not go- able to purchase tobacco products are ing to get addicted so young. Every- generally upset. He said many people body is going to lose business and a lot are now forced to immediately quit of money.” smoking, something which is normally Salmin said young adults under 21 done as a part of a process, Setter said. who are being turned away from his “It takes a process (to quit smokstore are generally upset. He said his ing),” Setter said. “Right now, for phone won’t stop ringing with custom- those that are addicted, they have to ers asking about the new regulation. quit right away. There’s no substitution “I know my friend who was in the for it and it could be painful for somemilitary was (upset) because he likes one who’s been smoking since they’re to smoke because of stress and now he 18.”

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Chris Anaradian, formerly the assistant city manager, is no longer employed by the city of Glendale. “Chris recently left the city,” said Jay Crandall, a Glendale spokesman. Crandall would not say if Anaradian was fired or voluntarily left employment. “As with any personnel matter, we are not able to comment other than to say we wish him well,” Crandall said.

Anaradian’s name was mentioned several times in a December Glendale City Council meeting, during a contentious discussion of the sale of the Glen Lakes Golf Course to a home developer. He was not present at the meeting. He was also involved in negotiations of the sale of the Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery. A potential buyer backed out of a proposed agreement on the cemetery last month.

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF On Dec. 27, the Glendale Police sent a press release titled: “Fire a shot, get caught.” The idea was to spread the word about celebratory gunfire. “The Glendale Police Department and the city of Glendale are committed to a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to unlawful discharges of a firearm. If caught, you will face felony charges and punishable by more than five years in prison,” the release said. The release stressed the police had technology to fight unlawful gunfire. “To help combat this problem, the Glendale Police Department utilizes ShotSpotter - a resource used by police to pinpoint the exact location where a gun has been fired.” So how did it go? Tiffany Ngalula, a Glendale Police spokeswoman, said between 6 p.m. Dec. 31, and 6 a.m. Jan. 1, the police received 16 separate ShotSpotter activations. A total of 98 rounds were fired. No arrests had been made, however. “The activations are being investigat-

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The League of Women Voters to host Hickman BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The League of Women Voters-Northwest Maricopa County hosts a meeting with Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 17540 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise. A brown bag lunch will follow Hickman’s presentation. As one of the five Maricopa County supervisors, Hickman is responsible for District 4 in the Northwest Valley. Hickman was appointed to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in 2013 and reelected in 2016 for a fouryear term. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that “encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public

Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman will speak Jan. 14 at the League of Women Voters’ meeting. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County)

policy through education and advocacy.” The League also welcomes men as members.

Christmas tree starts house ﬁre in Glendale

A dry Christmas tree started a fire at a Glendale home. (Photo courtesy Glendale Fire Department)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A Christmas tree is the likely culprit of a Thursday, Jan. 2, house fire on Ironwood Drive. “The fire started in the home and all three residents that were home at the time safely made their way out,” said Ashley Losch, a Glendale Fire Department spokeswoman. “Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire from the home. They quickly extinguished it, but there was extensive damage to the home.” She said the Red Cross is assisting the

family and no injuries were reported. “The homeowner states it started with the Christmas tree,” Losch said. She offered this advice: “If you even think your tree is dry, do not turn on the lights. It is not worth it. Trees that are 7 feet tall require a gallon of water a day. We live in a very dry climate and the trees are going to feel that. If the needles fall off when you run your fingers across the branch it is too dry. “Do not risk the safety of your family for a tree full of lights.”

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Resident helps save carjacking, shooting victim A horrid ordeal started with a carjacking in the south end of Phoenix and ended with a shooting near the Glendale/Peoria border. A nightmarish few hours for Anthony Michael Grad ended well, thanks to a resident who called 911 to get Grad medical assistance. Grad was bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound. In the hours before he was treated, three young men allegedly carjacked him, forced him to withdraw money from ATMs, before stealing his Jeep, wallet and phone and ultimately letting him go. As he fled, they shot him in the back. Grad told Phoenix Police after arguing with his girlfriend, he decided to sleep in his car in an apartment parking lot at 4424 E. Baseline Road. He woke to find a man in a ski mask, pointing a gun at him. The man was Roderick Jabri Smith, 18, and on probation for an armed robbery, according to a probable cause report by Phoenix Police.

Roderick Smith, 18, is accused of kidnapping a man in Phoenix, stealing hundreds of dollars from him and shooting him in Peoria. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office)

Smith and two others wearing ski masks held Grad at gunpoint as they drove him to ATM’s. They demanded his personal identification number and withdrew hundreds of dollars. The suspects allegedly smoked marijuana as they drove through Glendale and Peoria, finally stopping at 71st

Avenue and Greenway Road, not far from the Peoria Sports Complex and the Peoria/Glendale border. Grad told police the men ordered him from the car and told him to walk backward. As he did, he turned and ran after seeing one of the men point a gun at him. “He heard six to eight gunshots coming from the direction he fled from when he felt one round hit him in his lower back,” the report states. Grad continued running until he found a house on West Carribean Lane. “At the location (Grad) made contact with the resident to tell him he had been shot,” according to the report. “The resident called 911 to report the incident.” Emergency personnel responded and transported Grad to Banner Thunderbird Hospital. According to the report, police received Grad’s phone location from his cellular service company. Police traced the phone and Grad’s vehicle to South 21st Place in Phoenix, not far from the alleged carjacking.

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The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and “traveled at a high-rate of speed through residential neighborhoods and onto main roads” as Phoenix Police chased. Police were able to stop the vehicle several block away and arrest three suspects. Two are juveniles. According to the police report, Smith admitted to the carjacking and theft of money but denied shooting Grad. According to the report, Smith, described as “very dangerous,” was not done with his crime spree. While being book, he briefly escaped custody before being recaptured. Smith is in the Fourth Street Jail, awaiting trial. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9 at Maricopa County Superior Court. He faces charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and theft. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department, his accomplices, 16 and 17 years old, were booked into juvenile detention on similar charges.

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Mayor hosting blood drive BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers is once again hosting a community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center Annex building, 5750 W Glenn Drive, Glendale. “Last year we did a great job of meeting the need, by holding the largest blood drive ever in Glendale,” said Weiers. “I hope to continue that tradition this year with more donations.” Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, along with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, Glendale’s Employee Wellness Committee and AZ Catering are supporting the Mayor’s event to help build up the blood bank reserves when they typically see the highest need and lowest donations. Blood donations help the national blood supply provide direly needed

blood components to patients throughout the country. Every day in the United States, patients throughout emergency care facilities need approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells, 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma. The blood drive participation is open to anyone over 16 (minors must provide guardian signed permission form) and registrations are recommended. Participants can register online at www. bloodhero.com with the Sponsor Code of “Weiers”. Registration will allow participants to complete some of the necessary forms prior to their scheduled appointment as well as reduce their wait time. Interested donors with questions can contact Vitalant representative Katrina Eaton by phone at 602-770-4675 or by email at keaton@ vitalant.org.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is holding a surgical weight-loss informational seminar at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Physician Plaza Palo Verde Room, 18699 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale. The speaker is Dr. William Arnold, a bariatric surgeon. Obesity increases health risks because of the diseases and conditions that are commonly associated with it, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, among others. According to the National Institutes of Health, rates of obesity are continuing an upward trend: • Almost 3 in 4 men (73.7%) were considered to be overweight or have obesity. • About 2 in 3 women (66.9%) were considered to be overweight or have obesity. • Obesity was higher in women (about 40%) than men (35%). • Extreme obesity was higher in women (9.9%) than men (5.5%). Abrazo and other healthcare organizations note that when diet, exercise and medications have failed, it may be time to consider weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. Weight-loss surgery may provide effective, lasting relief from severe obesity for appropriate patients, according

to Yolanda Farmer, regional director of bariatric and general surgery at Abrazo Health. “Weight-loss surgery is designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and it can help alleviate many other obesity-related conditions like heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression and more,” said Farmer. Weight-loss surgery is considered safe, but like any surgery, it does have risks, notes Farmer. “Those who are considering surgical weight-loss are encouraged to consult with their personal physician about the risks and benefits,” she said. The National Institutes of Health, as well as the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery also recommend that surgery be performed by a board-certified surgeon with specialized experience/training in bariatric and metabolic surgery, and at a center that has a multidisciplinary team of experts for follow-up care. Abrazo Health offers bariatric weightloss programs serving the Valley and beyond with compassionate weight-loss team members and bariatric physicians who offer personalized weight-loss wellness plans. For more information about surgical weight-loss procedures, information seminars, support groups and more, visit AbrazoHealth.com.

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Gray co-sponsors bill to streamline border wall, house leadership BY TOM SCANLON

State Sen. Rick Gray, a Republican representing District 21, is chairman of the Ethics Committee, co-chair of the Judiciary and Rules committees and is on the Appropriations, Education and Health and Human Services committees.

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State Sen. Rick Gray, a Republican representing District 21, is pretty busy in the state Senate. He is chairman of the Ethics Committee, co-chair of the Judiciary and Rules committees and is on the Appropriations, Education and Health and Human Services committees. He is also the Senate majority leader. Not bad for someone who, two years ago, thought he would retire from politics. He is nearing the end of his third term representing District 21 in the Arizona House of Representatives, In 2106, Gray ran for a seat on the Arizona Corporation Commission. He lost. “I didn’t win, and I was out of the legislature,” Gray said. “I was thoroughly enjoying my time-off. Then Sen. (Debbie) Lesko told me she was considering running for office. She asked if I would be willing to stand for her in the (state) Senate.” So it was in Jan. 2018, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors named him to replace Lesko when she ran for a vacant congressional seat. While finishing Lesko’s term, Gray was elected to a full term in Nov. 2018. He won another election when an internal vote naming him leader of the Senate’s Republican majority. “I was very honored by my colleagues in the Senate,” Gray said. What kind of a leader is he? “My view of leadership is servant leadership,” Gray said. “People look at leaders being elevated to be more important; I look at it as more people to serve and take care of. “I need to make sure my caucus

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members are taken care of. There are some bills that might have had a problem in the House (of Representatives) and I was able to get them out of the House.” Gray, who lives in Sun City, said though he assists his fellow Republican senators with political matters, his focus remains with District 21, which includes parts of Peoria, Sun City, El Mirage. “We just had a legislative breakfast with the city of Peoria,” Gray said recently. “They updated us on what’s going on with Peoria. One of the big issues for me, when I was in the House I started the West Valley Caucus.” Gray said one of his big issues for 2020, is to make sure the West Valley is fairly represented on transportation issues.

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“We’ve got a Valley-wide tax, so we should have a Valley-wide transit system. That’s been one of my big pushes,” Gray said. Gray and fellow District 21 representative Kevin Payne share similar views on bringing transit home. “Rep. Payne and I were both in agreement when the county was trying to push a bill through - they wanted 24% (of transportation taxes) for the light rail,” Gray said. “But the light rail’s not going to happen in the West Valley.” Gray and Payne are also co-sponsors of recent legislation streamlining the construction of the southern border wall on state and private land. Gray said he is working with Peoria to find funding for an $11-million interchange bridge The Arizona Department of Transportation project at Loop 303 and Happy Valley Parkway requires partial local funding.

His bottom line: “What can we do to make sure county-wide tax is used appropriately. “Especially since the growth is on the west side … The West Valley is where the growth is.” After six years in the state House and two in the Senate, how does Rick Gray compare the two? “The bottom line is there’s really not a difference. Arizona has 30 districts, each one has two representatives and one senator. We get the same amount of money, we do the same work. Everything is pretty much the same.” Thinking about it, he added the Senate is “a little more tribal. It’s a little more restrained. Usually, there are a lot of newcomers in the House. People in the Senate usually have more experience, they’re not in the big learning curve.” On either side, he said he tries to take a “big-picture strategy” when considering legislature to sponsor or support. “I represent and was elected by the people in my district,” Gray said. “But everything we do (in the Senate) impacts the whole state.”

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Financial advisor named in Glendale residents’ lawsuit BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Glendale Star Staff

A Scottsdale financial advisor with a questionable history is the subject of a lawsuit alleging he breached his fiduciary duty when he made risky investments on behalf of a Glendale resident. The FINRA lawsuit against Newbridge Securities Corp. and former advisor Larry Labine alleges violations of common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and negligent supervision. Newbridge CEO Thomas Casalero responded to a request for comment. Alan Baskin, an attorney who represented Labine in the past, did not respond to a request for comment. Labine has had 25 consumer complaints filed against him since 1998, according to Broker Check, a service provided by FINRA, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. A FINRA lawsuit is not the same as a traditional civil suit. D. Daxton White, managing partner with the White Law Group, said “99.9 percent” of brokerage agreements include an arbitration clause, meaning clients who allege wrongdoing cannot bring

a civil lawsuit. The White Law Group is representing the Glendale resident in the FINRA suit. White said that clients can submit a complaint to FINRA, an organization backed by the financial industry with government-authorized regulatory authority. Three arbitrators then “act as judge and jury” to decide what, if any damages, to award to the complainant. The alleged victim is seeking between $100,000 and $200,000 in damages in the Labine suit. White said Labine made four high-risk investments on behalf of the client, who was not adequately informed of the risk. White said the “commonality is that they are all illiquid, high-risk” investments. White said that “basically there’s all this paperwork that goes into being able to sell these to anybody, and they’re generally only appropriate for really sophisticated, experienced investors.” White said the type of investments at the subject of the FINRA complaint are typically reserved for experienced and accredited investors who under-

stand the risk. But outdated regulations have affected who qualifies as an “accredited investor” since someone can qualify simply by having a net worth of $1 million. “When they wrote that legislation 50 years ago, it was usually somebody who was very, very well to do, but now it’s often just somebody who’s retired and saved their whole life (and) don’t have that much investment experience necessarily,” White said. Labine has a record of shady dealings, according to FINRA and Securities Exchange Commission records. In addition to the 25 customer complaints, Labine was the subject of six regulatory actions by FINRA and four financial judgments, according to Broker Check. The majority of Labine’s clients are elderly, according to SEC records. Labine was also previously fired from DeWaay Financial in 2010 as “the result of allegations of violations of industry standards and regulations, as well as fraud,” according to the SEC. DeWaay’s owner ultimately paid $100,000 in a settlement with a client over allegations of misconduct against Labine. In 2017, FINRA barred Labine from acting as a broker or working with a broker-dealer firm as the result of a regulatory action initiated by the Arizona Corporation Commission’s Securities Division. The investments at the heart of the current FINRA lawsuit occurred before FINRA barred Labine, White said. The SEC also barred Labine from

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Eye doctor accused of Abrazo West adds new fraud, improper billing digital footprint scanner BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Attorney General Mark Brnovich said an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with offices in Glendale and Peoria has been fraudulently billing for years. And the eye doctor may have done “surgeries that were not medically necessary,” according to Brnovich. Dr. Michael Lee Ham, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Kokopelli Eye Institute, has been indicted for charges of conspiracy, fraudulent schemes, theft and money laundering violations for allegedly defrauding Medicare, the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and private health insurers for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ham was arrested Jan. 2, in Prescott Valley. Kokopelli Eye Institute has offices in Glendale, Peoria, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Wickenburg, Surprise, Kingman and Fountain Hills. According to Brnovich, from 2009 to 2018, “Dr. Ham directed 46 current and former subordinate employees to fraudulently complete patient eye examination documents with false information and/or to artificially include deficient exam results. “The false information was calibrated in such fashion to satisfy the standards of third-party insurers, public and private, for cataract or laser surgery coverage.” Fraudulent exam documents were maintained in patient records in the event of scrutiny or prospective audits,

Dr. Michael Lee Ham, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Kokopelli Eye Institute, was arrested on charges related to fraudulent billing. (Photo courtesy attorney general’s office)

Brnovich said. “It is possible that some patients had cataract surgeries that were not medically necessary,” the attorney general added. The indictment follows a multi-agency investigation conducted by the Special Investigations Section of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, and AHCCCS. Those with information regarding Ham’s practices are asked to contact AZ AGO Special Agent Mark McClain, Special Investigation Section of the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Unit at 928-778-7463.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Why should newborns have their feet dipped in ink? Babies born at Abrazo this year will be going high tech for footprint memories. Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale now offer an infant safety system that allows the hospitals to digitally capture high resolution newborn footprints that parents can use to create mementos and identification records. Nurses use a handheld scanner instead of traditional messy ink pads for the footprints, which are stored in a secure digital system. The CertaScan footprint scanning system can also be used for precise identification in situations like natural disasters or missing children. The two Abrazo hospitals are the first in Arizona to use the CertaScan system. Parents receive a certificate with the newborn’s footprints, which can later

be customized online and downloaded for sharing with family and friends, according to Jerry Lawlor, director of Women’s and Infants’ Services at Abrazo West Campus. “The system is safe for use on babies and provides improved footprint quality over traditional inked footprint. Nurses like the system because it is easy to use, easy to adopt and replaces the time-consuming and messy ink and paper method,” said Sonia Mesko, RN, a nurse at Abrazo West. “The digital footprints and security photo can be stored efficiently in the newborn’s electronic medical record. Similar to fingerprints, footprints are unique to each baby, so they can be used for identification throughout a lifetime,” said Mesko. Each new mom receives a certificate of the newborn’s footprint. Parents can visit a special website to enhance the certificate with colors, different fonts and borders, and download a digital copy of the baby’s footprint. Information also is stored in an encrypted, password-protected database that can be retrieved by the hospital where the footprint is taken and by the mother of the newborn. The baby’s photo and mother’s index fingerprints are included in the digital record, said Lawlor.

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America’s other ‘Longest War’ in Middle East BY THOMAS L. KNAPP Glendale Star Guest Writer

As the calendar prepared to turn from 2019 to 2020, protesters stormed the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. As I write this, the action – a response to U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria which killed at least 25 and wounded more than 50 – hasn’t yet become a reprise of the Iran hostage crisis of 40 years ago, but it’s eerily reminiscent. Although few Americans seem to notice, Iraq is arguably the second-longest war in U.S. history. Mainstream media often refer to the 18-year U.S. occupation of Afghanistan as “America’s longest war.” That claim is wrong on its face. Setting aside a century of “Indian wars” and two decades of involvement in Vietnam prior to the 1965 escalation, the Korean War handily takes the “lon-

gest war” prize: It began in 1950, and has merely been in ceasefire with the U.S., with the occasional flare-up and no final settlement, since 1953. If wars were people, the Korean War would be collecting Social Security. The U.S. war in Iraq is approaching its 28th birthday, also with no end in sight. It began in January of 1991 with Operation Desert Storm (“the liberation of Kuwait” from Iraqi occupation). The 12 years between the “mother of all battles” and the 2003 U.S. invasion, is punctuated by U.S. bombings to facilitate a Kurdish secession movement in the north; protecting persecuted Shiites in the south; and providing convenient distractions from assorted Clinton administration peccadilloes. Following the short, sharp conventional fighting phase of the invasion,

the war remained a very hot conflict – a combination of civil war and anti-occupation insurgency – for years following former U.S. President George W. Bush’s “mission accomplished” announcement in May of 2003. A brief cooling period accompanied Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, but by 2014 American troops (and “civilian contractors,” i.e. mercenaries) were once again arriving to intervene in the new regime’s fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The airstrikes which sparked the current protests were carried out in response to a rocket attack on a regime military base in which one of the aforementioned American mercenaries was killed. The bigger picture: The U.S. government is using Iraq as a staging area for its ongoing actions in Syria and against Iran (which it blames for this specific rocket attack and for its backing of militias in Iraq in general).

President Donald Trump talks a good “let’s get out of all these stupid wars” game. But in actuality he has increased and continues to increase, the size of U.S. military deployments to, and the tempo of U.S. military operations in, the Middle East and Central Asia. Several thousand U.S. troops remain in Iraq and the war looks likely to stretch into a fourth decade. There is, of course, an alternative: Trump could put his money where his mouth is and begin withdrawing U.S. troops from the region instead of continuing to pour American blood and treasure into a series of conflicts which should never have happened in the first place. Peace on Earth? Maybe not. But the U.S. going home and minding its own business would be a good start. Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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Reporters Without Borders and freedom of the press BY MELISSA MARTIN

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What happens when freedom of the press is silenced or imprisoned? Journalists are jailed around the globe. How can it be? First Amendment aggressions in the United States. How can it be? Devious despots misusing power and preying upon humanity—withholding information because knowledge is power. Silencing the other side of the story. Fear of losing control feeds their depravity. Dictators hiding behind castle walls and armies of destruction for those who dare criticize. Freedom of the press is held hostage as journalists observe through prison bars. The courageous story-tellers that sacrifice personal safety for the human rights of others. But their lips will not be nailed shut like a wooden coffin. Truth finds a way to seep out of the cracks and crannies of the grave. Duvar English, an independent newspaper in Turkey, revealed the following facts in a 2019 article. “There are 250 imprisoned journalists in the world, nearly 50 of whom are in Turkey, according to a report by the New Yorkbased Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Turkey follows China with the second largest number of journalists jailed with 47, marking a decrease from 68 last year. Penned by CPJ editor Elana Beiser, the report noted over 100 news organizations were closed under the current Turkish government and many working journalists are accused of ter-

rorism and are in legal battles. Saudi Arabia and Egypt tied for third place with 26 journalists incarcerated.” (See duvarenglish.com.) Reporters Without Borders (RSF) lends bulletproof vests and helmets at no cost to journalists traveling to dangerous areas. Freedom of the press in the U.S.: “Before the 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain, the British government attempted to censor the American media by prohibiting newspapers from publishing unfavorable information and opinions.” (Source: history.com.) The First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press, was adopted on Dec. 15, 1791, as part of the Bill of Rights. According to freedom.press, “The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, which documents First Amendment aggressions in the United States, collected student journalism-based incidents at both the university and high school levels. Since its launch in 2017, the Tracker documented five cases of high school newspapers being censored or placed under prior review for their coverage of controversial topics. At the university level, it has collected two arrests, two physical attacks and three border stops involving student journalists, as well as three cases of subpoenas or legal orders.” What can citizens do? Support your local newspaper and pay for the news you consume. Read local, state and national newspapers

and write letters to the editors about free press issues. Join or donate to Reporters Without Borders at rsf.org. Reporters Without Borders USA (RSF USA) is the U.S. office of the global organization. Read about the 100 Information Heroes from countries abroad. The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization promoting press freedom worldwide. CPJ is made up of about 40 experts around the world, with headquarters in New York City. When press freedom violations occur, CPJ mobilizes a network of correspondents who report and take action on behalf of those targeted. See cpj. org. Be aware of fake news outlets and fake news on social media. PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others at www.politifact. com. Snopes.com is an independent publication fact-checking site online. Fact-checking and accountability journalism from AP journalists around the globe at FactCheck@ap.org. “Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize and oppose.”—George Orwell. Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. Contact her at melissamcolumnist@gmail.com.

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The sale and development of a large piece of land is rarely a hole-in-one. Indeed, planners must be up to par on various sections of the course, with opponents having ample opportunities to cry “bogey!” Sparing the reader further tortured puns, let’s simply provide an update on the equally tortuous sale/development of the Glen Lakes Golf Course. The sale of the Glen Lakes Golf Course was approved by Glendale City Council in December. With Councilmen Bart Turner and Jamie Aldama (along with several citizens) opposing the approval, council voted 5-2 approving the $6.5 million sale to Towne Development. The approval was hardly smooth sailing and included sultry debates

over the number of homes and size of a park proposed to surround the residential community. During a break, City Manager Kevin Phelps said he negotiated an agreement to put an 8-acre park in the sales agreement. This satisﬁed the majority, but Turner and Aldama raised concerns the development was ﬁrst pitched at 96 to 110 homes and now grew to 173. “The neighbors were told to expect between 96 and 110 houses. The conceptual plan was 177 or 172 — that is far more than the neighbors expected,” said Turner. “You see how easily it crept up? “If we don’t hold staff and management accountable, why are we here?” While noting he was not opposed to the project, in theory, Aldama seconded Turner’s thoughts. “I’m not real fond we told the com-

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Farmers take to the skies to save water and money BY MILES WILSON AND DYLAN MCKIM

receive different amounts of water. “I think drones offer a very promising future for coming up with ways to make our agricultural decision-making more resource-efﬁcient.” Farming is a risky and expensive business, many farmers don’t yet trust the new technology, said Paul Brierley, executive director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture. “They need to be convinced that by paying someone another $20 an acre to get this data from a drone,” he said, “it’s actually going to help them produce something that’s better or bigger or safer or whatever the issue is.” Dozens of companies offer drone farming services, Brierly said, and the technology is evolving quickly. “I think where we’re at now is they are kind of trying to prove themselves, so different companies are coming with services and in many cases, they are having to trial it,” he said. For the past year, Thorp and his team have tested this technology on his cotton plants and they’re now looking to expand their research to other crops.

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For decades, farmers used huge machines to plant, grow and harvest their crops, but more and more Arizona farmers today are using tiny, remote-controlled aircraft to boost yields and save water and money. Kelly Thorp, an agricultural engineer for the Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, uses drones to monitor the center’s test fields, taking detailed images of the cotton plants to gauge the condition of the soil and how much water the crop needs. “They’re a very powerful technology to be able to go out and regularly map fields, giving you regular information from which you can make decisions from,” Thorp said. “If we can make those decisions more accurate, then we know that we are being more efficient in our water use.” Although irrigated agriculture has been a part of the Sonoran Desert landscape for more than 1,000 years, farming is heavily influenced by seasonal weather patterns. Arizona remains in a two-decade-long drought and climatologists predict the Southwest will continue to get warmer and drier. The 2019 monsoon was a no-show for most of the state. Late summer storms produced some heavy rainfall, but according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, “dry conditions in July and August continued in September, reversing the long-term drought improvements last quarter after the extremely wet winter and relatively wet spring.” As a result, long-term drought conditions worsened, officials said, “particularly in the northern two-thirds of the state. “That presents a constant challenge for farmers. With drones

Farmers still walk their fields, but drones – either multirotor or fixed-wing – can now be used to assess crop conditions and fertilizer needs, predict yield, monitor water quality and more when fitted with video or still cameras, thermal sensors and even LIDAR to create field maps in 3-D. (Cronkite News photo by Dylan McKim)

monitoring the amount of water used on their crops, farmers and agriculture engineers positively contribute to the environment and help conserve water – the most valuable resource on the planet. “It’s an alternative to conventional farming in the sense of using information to guide decisions on input use,” said Pedro Andrade, assistant professor of agriculture at the University of Arizona. After a drone surveys the plants, the data must be analyzed and put into a machine that calculates how much water each plot needs. Drones, either multirotors or ﬁxedwings, are used to assess crop conditions, fertilizer needs, predict yield potentials, monitor water quality, detect leaks and pests as well as monitor disease infestations. They can be equipped with video, still-image cameras and thermal sensors detecting surface temperatures as well as LIDAR to create ﬁeld maps in 3-D.

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Camelback Ranch Spring Training tickets on sale BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF If it’s January in Arizona, one thing is for sure: Spring Training is right around the corner. There will be Cactus League baseball at Camelback Ranch every day from Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, March 22. First pitch for all but six of the 2020 contests is 1:05 p.m. There will be four 6:05 p.m. night games (March 4, 6, 11, 19) and two early 12:05 p.m. starts (March 21, 22). Opening Day of CR-G’s 30-game 2020 schedule pits the White Sox against the Los Angeles Angels on Feb. 22. The next day, the Dodgers make their 2020 CR-G debut against the Chicago Cubs. Tickets are now on sale. Camelback Ranch-Glendale (CRG), the spring home of the defending National League, West Division champions Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox, announced single-game tickets went on sale online and by phone starting Monday, Jan. 6. To order single-game tickets online, visit dodgers.com/spring, whitesox. com/spring or camelbackranchbaseball.com.

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To order single-game tickets by phone, call 800-905-3315. Single-game tickets start at just $10 per game. Tickets for all games and all seating locations will be available for purchase. Fans save by purchasing single-game tickets in advance; day-of-game ticket sales are subject to a $3 price increase.

For season tickets, suites, mini-plans and groups, visit camelback-ranchbaseball.com or call the CR-G ticket ofﬁce at 623-302-5099. CR-G also offers discounted tickets for active/retired military and seniors for Sunday-Wednesday games based upon availability. Discounted tickets are available only on game day at the

box office. Parking is free at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Single-game tickets also will be available for purchase in person at the CR-G ticket office beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Ticket office hours prior to Opening Day are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Monday-Saturday.

Conor Garland had a team-leading 14 goals at the season’s halfway point, with four others in double digits. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper is also playing exceptionally well through his ﬁrst 25 games this season, with a 92.9 save percentage. He was selected for the 2020 NHL AllStar Game. Kuemper is the fourth goalie to be selected as an all-star in Coyotes history and the ﬁrst since Mike Smith received the recognition in 2017. “Those are all obviously great goalies that had great careers, and Smitty’s still playing, so to be in the same conversation as those guys when it comes to something like that is a huge honor,” he said in an article on the team’s website. “I’m super excited for this

chance.” Kuemper is also hoping the selection helps him continue his success into the rest of 2019. “It’s definitely a boost of confidence to be named amongst the best players in the league, to get a chance to go to the All-Star game with those guys,” he said. “That confidence will really help push me through the second half of the season.” Arizona is on a three-game road trip this week with stops at the Florida Panthers Tuesday, Jan. 7, Tampa Bay Thursday, Jan. 9, and Carolina Friday, Jan. 10. The Coyotes return to Glendale’s Gila River Arena to host Pittsburgh Monday, Jan. 12, and San Jose Wednesday, Jan. 14. For tickets, visit nhl.com/coyotes/ tickets or call 480-563-PUCK.

Coyotes playing well, ready for playoﬀ push BY ERIC NEWMAN

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At right around the NHL season’s midway point, the Arizona Coyotes are ﬁrmly entrenched in the playoff picture. At 24-16-4 with 50 points through 44 games, Arizona was in second place in the Western Conference Paciﬁc Division standings, just two points behind division-leading Las Vegas. The Coyotes entered the beginning of 2020 on a hot streak, winning backto-back home games over defending champion St. Louis and Anaheim. The howling continued with a 6-2 trouncing of Philadelphia at home Saturday, Jan. 4. Clayton Keller scored two goals against the Flyers. Goaltender Antti Raanta saved all 17 shots he faced before leaving with a lower-body injury

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper, boasting a 92.9 save percentage this season, has been selected to play in the 2020 NHL All-Star Game. (Photo courtesy Arizona Coyotes)

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The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is within the city of Glendale. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Madeleine Williamson, madeleinewilliamson17@gmail.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.

Thursday

ute session with the library’s Golden Retriever friend. Readers are invited to sign up to get a chance to read and hangout with Zoey. The program will take place in the library from 4 to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3757.

Friday Geoff Keith

Stop by Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, for a one-of-a-kind performance by stand up comedian Geoff Keith. His show will begin at 8 p.m. Price: $19. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Stop by a fundraising event at the UU Church, 17540 North Avenue, at 2 p.m. The event will include a screening of the film “Risk: Women on the Front Line”, a raffle, light refreshments and more. Price: $15. All proceeds will benefit healthcare for under-served women. For more information, call 623-972-6273 or visit aznow-scwv.org.

Sesame Street Live

Enjoy a night of interactive performances starting at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. Sesame Street Live will include songs and singalongs with appearances of favorite characters. Price: $20-$54. For more information, visit gilariverarena. com.

West Hills Brothers

The West Hills Brothers will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. The band is originally from California but now lives in Arizona. Their music consists of classic rock, pop and alternative. Free. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit westhillsbrothers.com.

Sunday

Teen Space

Teens and their families are welcome to celebrate at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street. The libraries renovated teen space will be opened for the public. Come from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy crafts, activities and food. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Monday Night Melodies

Enjoy music such as country, bluegrass, folk, oldies and world music at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue. From 6 to 7:45 p.m. musicians in 25-minute sessions will perform live music. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

Big Band Grandstand

Musicians who can read charts are encouraged to sign up for the Big Band Grand Stand. The program will allow members to rehearse and perform at the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue. The program will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and anyone can come attend as a member of the audience. Free. For more information, email bigbandgrandstand@gmail.com or call 632-930-3844.

Teen Movie Night

Food Truck Friday

Come watch a teen-friendly movie at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. The movie will show from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room. This weeks movie is “The Hate U Give.” Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Beginning Technique

Stop by As You Wish Pottery, 9410 W. Hanna Lane A-109, to learn how to create some urban dessert designs. Stop in form 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to make platter with help from an instructor. Come create a masterpiece. Free. For more information, visit asyouwishpottery.com.

Sesame Street Live

Storytime

A 30-minute program designed for -0 to 5-year-olds will be put on at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue. The program is interactive and includes story reading, ﬁngerplays, and songs. The program will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

VTL STEAM Maker Lab

Experiment and create art using an ultraviolet light-sensitive paper at the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. Kids ages 7-11 are welcome to participate in the hands-on program from 4 to 5 p.m. and are encouraged to learn about how exposure to sunlight affects the light-sensitive paper. Free. For more information, call 623-9303435.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Stop by Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, for a 15-min-

Enjoy a night of interactive performances starting at 6:30 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. Sesame Street Live will include songs and sing-alongs with appearances of favorite characters. Price: $20-$54. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Undecided Youth

The rock band Undecided Youth will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. The band will perform classic rock music for all ages. Free. For more information, call 623-3857502 or visit facebook.com/undecidedyouth.

Drop-in Fridays for Seniors

Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Fridays for Seniors every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for coloring, board games, puzzles, music, crafts, culture and more. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600 or 623-930-3446.

Arizona Coyotes vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Enjoy a night of hockey at 4 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the Pittsburgh Penguins. Price: $18-$85. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Sunday Funday Skate

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

Paper Lanterns

Drop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, at anytime in the month of January to make D.I.Y. Chinese Paper Lanterns. The craft will be available to all teens in the Teen Zone. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Wednesday

Tuesday

Czech-Slovak American Club

Learn about the Czech-Slovak culture by attending a club meeting every second Tuesday of the month at Fountain Building, 14465 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West. The meeting will start at 11 a.m. and include a catered buffet, guest speakers, historical displays and more. Price: $16. For more information, call 623-546-8900.

Arizona Coyotes vs San Jose Sharks

Enjoy a night of hockey at 7 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the San Jose Sharks. Price: $18-$85. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Acoustic Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument to Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, to play in a round-robin style. Players of all skill levels are welcome to meet in the Large Meeting Room from 6 to 8 p.m. Audience members are also welcome to attend. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

Mosaic Art

Create a fun craft at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. Crafters under the age of 6 will need an adult helper. The event will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, call 623-9303437.

IDEA Center Demo Day

The Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, invites those interested in entrepreneurship to check the libraries’ IDEA Center from 2 to 4 p.m. The center will include cameras, a green screen, podcasting and more. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3549.

Digital Help Spot

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

Friday

Food Truck Friday

Wild Wednesday: Bingo

Drop by Sam’s Club, 18501 N. 83rd Avenue, from 5 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a selection of food from multiple food trucks. The event will include music and activities as well. Free. For more information, call 623-825-9257.

A 30-minute program designed for up to 5-year-olds will be put on at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue. The program is interactive and includes story reading, ﬁngerplays, and songs. The program will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

Come by the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, to participate in a Wild Wednesday activity. Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to come play bingo in the library’s Storytime Room from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-serve. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

Achieving Goals

Carmela y Mas

Carmela y Mas will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. She will perform traditional Latin Jazz. Free. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit Facebook.com/carmelaymas.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, will have a presentation on how to achieve goals, presented by Life Coach Rebekah Keizer from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The presentation will include motivation tips and the 5 key elements to setting a goal. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

Thursday

Drop-in Fridays for Seniors

Jen Kober

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, presents Jen Kober. Prepare for a night of storytelling and improvising comedy starting at 7 p.m. Price: $19. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Homeschool Social

Homeschoolers are invited to stop by As You Wish Pottery, 9410 W. Hanna Lane A-109, to create a hot air balloon bowl. An instructor will be present to assist with painting. The special event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Studio Fee: $8. Sign up at asyouwishpottery. com.

Bluegrass Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument to the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, to play country, folk and gospel music. Players of all skill levels are welcome to meet in the Roadrunner Room from 1 to 3 p.m. Singers are also welcome to attend. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

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Gabe Kubanda has big plans for musicians around the world BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Gabe Kubanda launches another Epic Proportions Tour. (Glendale Star photos

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Gabe Kubanda looks at music differently than most musicians. With an acute business sense, the Glendale singer-songwriter has “epic” plans for his career and others around the world. In 2011, Kubanda founded “The Epic Proportions Tour,” a jaunt that visits high schools, colleges and military bases around the United States. Kubanda’s business partner, Peter Sotos, is a U.S. Army veteran. “We support our servicemen and know that because they are on the front lines keeping us safe and free, we’re able to do what we do,” Kubanda said. “Regardless of the crazy politics on both sides of the aisle, we know that it is a massive sacrifice for the men and women in the military. So we love to give back, and put on concerts for them whenever we can.” Kubanda and Sotos are generous and don’t take advantage of bands, as many do in the industry. “We actually pay the bands,” he said with a laugh. “We take care of their travel and their lodging and a lot of their food. We give them a crazy tour experience for free and they get paid. “That’s how I want the music industry to run. I want to give people opportunities and not just try to see what I can take from them. Last year’s European tour was nuts. I took a couple

Hales in concert Rising-star pianist Erin Hales returns to the West Valley Symphony at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, to perform Rachmaninoff’s “Concerto No. 2.” Hales is the first American woman ever accepted to the legendary International Piano Academy Lake Como. Also on the program is Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 2,” in D Major, Op.43. The concert is at 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise. Tickets are $15-35. For more information or to order tickets, visit westvalleysymphony.org. (Photo courtesy Erin Hales)

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and perform at the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show in Anaheim. He’ll sit on the “Smart Touring” and “How to Land Brand Partnerships” panels at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, Thursday, January 16. Both events require NAMM badges. Those without a badge can see Kubanda perform at midnight Friday, Jan. 17, on the Anaheim Hilton lobby stage. The show is free. bands around Denmark, Sweden and the U.K. for a month and a half and it was amazing.” On average, the tour performs to approximately 250,000 fans between the ages of 14 and 24 per tour, thanks to sponsors and benefactors. This month, Kubanda will speak

Epic Proportions

The Epic Proportions Tour brings along a full backline, highly trained road crew and a state-of-the-art sound system. “I was in L.A. with a post-emo band called Letters Burning and we were struggling to get people out to shows all the time, you know, getting our friends and family members to buy tickets and have to deal with two-drink minimums and parking on Sunset Boulevard,” he said. Kubanda had an epiphany: go to the fans. “I was thinking high schools. Those are the types of fans that we want,” he said. “We started just calling up high schools and saying, ‘Hey, can we play a free lunch concert for your students?’ Many of them said yes. “I was surprised it was that easy.” Success took plenty of cold calls and many polite no. “At first, they said, ‘You can’t sell CDs. You can’t talk to the kids. You can’t get their emails. You can’t do this…’” he recalls. “But then they

started getting familiar with us. I left the band and started ‘The Epic Proportions Tour.’ We added colleges and military bases to that equation. “They realized we’re always bringing out good bands and if there are problems, I’m the fall guy. They can yell at me and that’s cool.” Kubanda has toured with bands from Australia, Canada, Argentina and Arizona. “We’re pretty ragtag, but I’m still proud of it,” he said with a laugh. “Seriously, we’ve never quit. We’ve never canceled a tour—even in the face of really harsh circumstances.” That includes surviving a serious crash when its bus was hit by a semi during a tour. “We were traveling to San Francisco to do a bunch of college shows in the spring and it was at the end of our tour,” Kubanda explains. “A semitruck driver fell asleep at the wheel and hit us going 70-75 miles per hour. Our entire bus flipped off the road multiple times. We were all in bunks and apparently, that’s what saved us. We were bouncing around in a short space instead of flying all around the cabin and getting thrown out of windows. “We had a summer tour planned right after that and we waited to do all the chiropractor’s stuff later,” he said with a smile. “We went on tour.” The acts with Kubanda, including Lost in Atlantis and the Thomas King Band, sustained many injuries, mostly abrasions from the steel that kept the metal bunks in place, and broken bones. “We all survived.”

Musical family

Kubanda grew up in a musical household, performing in his church and jazz band in high school. He also teamed with his friends to form garage rock bands in Seattle. “I always thought it would just be a hobby,” he said. “I took the big step and moved to L.A. to go to UCLA Music Business School. It was an after-hours program.” That led to an internship with a manSEE GABE PAGE 19

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ager who worked with Filter, BT, the Crystal Method, Psychedelic Furs and Henry Rollins. “Basically, I was just running coffee and errands for people,” said Kubanda, who will soon release the hook-laden single “Let’s Ride.” “But it really opened my eyes to how the industry was—the good and the bad of it. I really didn’t like a lot of it. “When I started this tour, I wanted it to be in anti-industry in a way. I wanted to focus on being nice to people. That’s how I’ve operated ever since. The key is to be nice and work hard.”

Music education

Kubanda slowly went from playing lunch concerts to also speaking in classes. He dubs it #EduMusication, which pairs professional artists with music students for “rousing” workshops, demos and Q&As, showing how students can start today on their journey toward a rewarding career in music. The organization is also offering $5,000 scholarships with Full Sail University; freebies; and music gear provided by Ernie Ball, Orange Amps; PRS Guitars and Line 6.

While playing in post-emo bands around Los Angeles, Gabe Kubanda had an epiphany: go to the fans. With that in mind, he launched the Epic Proportions Tour, which visits high schools, colleges and military bases around the country.

“We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit,” he said. “We offer music inspiration and education workshops for free. We just want to show if we can do it, you guys can, too—but start now. Don’t wait as long as we did. “Get on YouTube, start making cover

videos, start managing your own student band, start playing shows, start interning places. Think about a career now instead of 20 years later.” The next “Epic Proportions Tour” will kick off March 9, at South By Southwest Music Conference and con-

tinues through April 30, in New York City. By performing at South by Southwest and NAMM, Kubanda has honed the art of networking and feeling comfortable approaching complete strangers to chat. “Walking up to complete strangers, you never know where it’s going to lead,” he said. “I think that’s really important for any musician or anybody who wants to be in the industry, If you sit at home and play guitar all day long, nobody’s going to hear you. “NAMM is especially important because all the music merchants are there and all the vendors are there. If you want to be sponsored by your favorite guitar company or a piano company or a piece of gear or a DJ, this is where you’re going to meet those people face to face. “I know musicians tend to get in their little bubbles and just hang out with local music people, but you need to branch out.”

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The Gathering showcases Native American artforms BY LAURA LATZKO

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Native American visual and performing arts encompass different styles, points of view and mediums and continue to keep evolving while staying true to traditions. During its annual showcase of Native American art called “The Gathering,” Litchfield Park brings together visual and performing artists from different tribal backgrounds. The 28th festival will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, and Sunday, Jan. 12, along Old Litchfield Road at the Litchfield Park Library. Admission to the festival is free. Admission is $10-15 for a pre-festival reception at the Wigwam 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Some artists also take part in a separate juried art competition. The top artists will be recognized on Jan. 10 at the Wigwam resort during a preshow reception with live music from musician and artist Gabriel Ayala. Tricia Kramer, special events coordinator for the city of Litchfield Park, said Litchfield Park has built a reputation for its fine art and wine festivals, and the Gathering is part of this.

Litchfield Park’s Native American arts festival, The Gathering, features modern and traditional artists from different mediums. (Photos by Steve Carr)

“I think it definitely complements the other art festivals and larger events we have in Litchfield Park. It’s distinct in the focus is on Native American art and culture, but it’s something that is still in keeping with what we like to do, which is to bring cultural events and arts events to the city of Litchfield Park,” Kramer said. Each year, the festival has a little over 100 artists from different disciplines, including contemporary and traditional fashion designers, beadwork artists, painters, sculptors, jewelry and basket makers, weavers and carvers. Some of the artists will demonstrate techniques for carving, silversmithing or painting, and artist Rex Carolin will bring out and have on display one of his artistic teepees. Most of the artists are from Southwest states such as Arizona, New Mexico and California, but a few artists travel from other parts of the Litchfield Park’s Native American arts festival, The Gathering, highlights dancers, musicians and storytellers.

country and from Canada. Kramer said the number of artists has stayed the same over the years to keep an intimate environment where artists and patrons can converse and build relationships. A children’s area will have makeand-take corn husk doll, mini teepee and clay pot activities for families. Food vendors and trucks will offer standard festival food as well as Native American dishes such as fry bread burgers and tacos and stews. This year, patrons can learn more about Native American contemporary artwork over the last 25 years through the documentary “Native Art Now!” Kramer said the film, which will be shown in a special tented area, showcases the evolution of Native American artforms. The entertainment lineup features a mix of Native American dancers, storytellers and musicians, including members of the Sinquah Family Dance Troupe and world-champion hoop dancer and flute player Tony Duncan with his family. Artificial Red, a band often blending flute and guitar music with spoken word poetry, will also perform. Ledger artist and classical guitarist Ayala is returning to the festival to showcase his different talents. His piece “The Storyteller,” which weaves Native American themes into a scene of a man and children stargazing around a campfire, was chosen for this year’s festival’s poster. Ayala won Best in Show at the Litchfield Park festival last year. A member

of the Yaqui people of Southern Arizona, the Tucson-based artist and musician has been a featured performer at the Festival Internacional de La Guitarra Academica in Venezuela and at the Musical Instrument Museum during its “Guitar Masters” series. Before learning the guitar, he sang and played a host of other instruments, including the piano, saxophone, drums and flute. He continues to have various instruments around his house, but the guitar has always been special to him. “It is pressed up against you, and it becomes part of you. It becomes an extension of your whole body… For me, it just really resonated with me internally and in my DNA,” Ayala said. He plays different styles of music, including jazz, flamenco, tango, classical, traditional and multi-genre music. He is working on two new albums, one classical and the other jazz and flamenco fusion. As an artist, he often tries to depict Native Americans in unconventional scenes, such as a waitress in regalia serving food on roller skates or a hockey team playing a game in traditional clothing. He also represents scenes from history, such as Native American boarding schools and Abraham Lincoln’s public hanging of 38 Dakota men. “My hands are the common factor, whether it be musically or creating art. It’s my self-expression being put to paper, instead of just audibly,” Ayala said.

The Gathering Festival Prelude Reception

When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 Where: The Wigwam, 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door Info: eventbrite.com/e/litchfieldpark-gathering-festival-preludereception-at-the-wigwamtickets-83058138127

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When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 11 and 12 Where: Old Litchfield Road south of Wigwam Boulevard and Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park Cost: Free admission Info: litchfieldparkgathering.com

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Fasten your seat belts: Here comes the future Wow! It’s 2020, the start of a new decade. Have you noticed things are changing and changing exponentially? Recently, I read an article by management consultant Bryan Huston on LinkedIn. I edited some of the articles for us. You may not agree on everything he suggests will happen within the next decade, but it should cause you to think. “The future is approaching faster than most people can handle! In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold eighty-ﬁve percent of all photo paper worldwide. Within just a few years, their business model became obsolete and they went bankrupt. “What happened at Kodak will happen in a lot of industries in the next ﬁve to ten years. Most people won’t see it coming. Did you think in 1998 that in a few years later you would never take

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ance companies will have massive trouble because, without accidents, insurance will become one hundred times cheaper. Their current car insurance business model will disappear.” Whether you agree with the author or not, some things are changing quickly. I’m hoping it’s for the better but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some big challenges. Generally, right next to our greatest strength is our greatest weakness. People, institutions, businesses, and nations tend to gaze at their accomplishments and glance at our weaknesses. Change is not the issue. What we changing to is the issue. The Book of Daniel gives us prophetic insight into times like ours. “Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.” Daniel 12:3-4. So, there will be four things happening simultaneously at this time. First, knowledge is going to increase in a way that has never happened before. Second, many people on earth will be going back and forth and from place

to place. Third, there will be a strategic group of people who have insight into where this knowledge is taking us. Last, there will be a group of people who will lead many to righteousness. Sound familiar? Knowledge is growing exponentially through artiﬁcial intelligence programmed with a popular morality and a media that so willingly transmit it. Many will be globe-trotting, having collaborations and conferences sharing that knowledge. The internet will be full of it. The internet is just globe-trotting online. Knowledge is good but it’s not God. Knowledge needs guidelines and borders. By the way, no matter how much the world changes, there is One who doesn’t change. He is relevant yesterday, today and forever. He’s got the whole world, past, present, and future, in His hands. I hope you are in His hands too! To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Deer Valley High School teacher and coach Kevin Riegle experienced the need to work multiple jobs – seven, to be exact – to pay his bills and support his family. “Most teachers I know work multiple jobs,” Riegle said. Educators in the Deer Valley school district made an average salary of just over $44,000 in 2018, according to a teacher salary variance spreadsheet. Postsecondary education teachers make a starting salary of up to $53,000. From 2015-2018, Riegle was a fulltime teacher, the head athletic trainer and the assistant track coach at Deer Valley High. He also worked as a security guard for events at the University of Phoenix Stadium on the weekends. If there wasn’t work at the stadium, Riegle worked soccer and baseball tournaments at various sites as an athletic trainer at least two weekends a month for up to 30 hours. During the summers, he worked at the Pueblo Grande Museum. Riegle remembers working a shift from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the stadium one day, then driving to Tempe to work from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the museum. These jobs would bring in an extra $1,000-$1,500 a month for him “It was rough, there were many days I left before anyone in my family was awake and didn’t return until they were all asleep,” he said. Riegle said this was a frustrating point in his life because he felt he was missing out on a lot with his family but

Kevin Riegle, far right, is a teacher and coach at Deer Valley High School. He worked multiple jobs to supplement his teaching salary. (Photo courtesy Kevin Riegle)

knew this was what had to be done to support them. Riegle always tried to keep his schedule as full as possible to be able to pay the bills. He remembers one of his checks at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year being under $800 for a two-week pay period. The health insurance the district provided for him and his family was $800 a month. Riegle remembers having a weak immune system and being too tired to help at home or spend needed time with his family. At some jobs when he had downtime, he was able to work on lesson plans. “I would take my computer to some of the soccer or baseball tournaments and when it was slow there, I would

jump on my hotspot and get some work done,” Riegle said. Riegle grew up in a family of teachers in the small town of Forest, Ohio. He was a three-sport athlete in high school and had an interest in athletic training. Riegle said he always enjoyed the excitement around high school sports and thought being a teacher was the best way to be a part of them. Riegle got some motivation to work multiple jobs in adulthood from watching his father growing up. “My dad had part-time jobs to make sure we had what we needed. I knew what had to be done because I had seen it done growing up,” Riegle said. People see Riegle as an exemplary teacher and person. Kim Crooks, Deer Valley’s current principal, has known

Riegle for five years. “He wants to give the best experiences to students and his student-athletes. If I could clone him I would,” Crooks said. One of Riegle’s former co-workers, James Jaeger, said Riegle is an excellent teacher, coach, husband, father and friend. Riegle and Jaeger worked together as teachers at Deer Valley and as security guards at the stadium. Jaeger currently is a teacher at Sandra Day O’Connor High School and said he also has had to work multiple jobs every year while teaching. Riegle now has less on his plate. He still teaches at Deer Valley and is the school’s head cross country and track coach. Riegle said two things have allowed him to have more freedom. The first was when he began teaching online health through the district. Although it still takes a lot of time, he can work from home after his kids have gone to bed. The other was the RedforEd movement, which gave teachers a 10% raise for the 2018-19 school year, then another 5% this school year. Riegle spent his 16-year teaching career at Deer Valley,and the students are his favorite part of the job. “I love seeing kids work hard in class and in sports while watching them progress and grow as people,’’ he said. He is a certified athletic trainer and has his Master of Arts in education and a Bachelor of Science in athletic training. Some advice he would give to future educators is to “Marry a spouse who makes more money than you.”

Mountain Ridge student wins Congressional App Challenge BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF How can students budget study time? A new app from a student may help. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., announced the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Arizona’s 8th District. Salil Naik, a 10th-grade student at Mountain Ridge High School in Glen-

dale, won this year’s competition for hour.ly, an app helping students create specific schedules to stay on top of school work. “Salil’s app uses a machine learning algorithm to help maximize studying time,” said Lesko. “More impressively, Salil created an app to help his fellow students do well in school. “Congratulations to Salil for winning

this year’s App Challenge.” Salil’s explained his inspiration behind creating the app: “When studying, I tended to focus more on the classes I liked rather than those I needed to study for. “This year, I’m taking harder classes, so I realized I needed to change my studying habits in order to succeed in the rigorous courses.”

Salil’s app was selected from a number of entries from across the district. Students were invited to submit computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform. The winner was chosen by a panel of expert judges. For more information, including the official rules and entry guidelines, visit congressionalappchallenge.us.

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Blue Cross sponsors “Walk On!” Kids Cooking Challenge BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s annual “Walk On! Kids Cooking Challenge” is open through Jan. 24. Research shows encouraging kids to cook has many benefits. They are more likely to try new foods and it fosters reading and math skills. The contest encourages kids to try new dishes that include healthful ingredients like fruits and vegetables. Children between the ages of 9 and 12 living anywhere in Arizona can submit healthy and tasty creations online at walkonaz.com. Recipe submittals must be for a delicious, nutritious and kid-friendly side dish that contains at least one fruit or vegetable and can be cooked within 20 minutes (not including prep time) to be considered for the chance to win great prizes and the title of the state’s top kid chef. Finalists will get the chance

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: D&L EASTVIEW LEGACY PROPERTY LLC. II The address of the registered office is: 31020 Old US Hwy. 80, PALO VERDE, AZ 85343, The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Donald P. Falk and Lori Falk, 31020 Old US Hwy. 80, PALO VERDE, AZ 85343. Published Glendale Star, Jan 9, 16, 23, 2020 / 27243 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: D&L MAIDEN LEGACY PROPERTY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 31020 Old US Hwy. 80, PALO VERDE, AZ 85343, The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Donald P. Falk and Lori Falk, 31020 Old US Hwy. 80, PALO VERDE, AZ 85343Published Glendale Star, Jan 9, 16, 23, 2020 / 27244 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: KP HEALTH, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 The name of the Statutory Agent is: KARLA PAPACO III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER: KARLA PAPACO, 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 Published PUB Glendale Star, Dec. 26, 2019 Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 26849 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: MERCY CAPITAL L.L.C. II The address of the registered office is: 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 The name of the Statutory Agent is: TYLER PAPACO. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER: TYLER PAPACO, 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 Published PUB Glendale Star, Dec. 26, 2019 Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 26850 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: STATE 48 DRAIN SERVICE LLC. II The address of the registered office is: 14448 N. Sherwood Dr., Apt. B, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, 85268. The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Addam Galusha & Casey Dominick of 14448 N. Sherwood Dr., Apt. B, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, 85268. Published: Glendale Star, Jan 2, 9, 16, 2020 / 27119

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er on behalf of Hunter Engineering, Inc. representing property owner Kelvin D. Moss, for the rezoning of approximately 76 acres from RU-43 (Rural-43 – One Acre Per Dwelling Unit) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to enable the development of approximately 1,250,000 square feet of industrial distribution uses. The site is located at the northeast corner of Sarival and Maryland Avenues and is adjacent to the Yucca District (currently pending annexation). Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, Planning Administrator (623) 930-2800. ZANJERO PAD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA19-04 AND REZOINING APPLICATION ZON19-10 A request Ed Bull/Brian Greathouse with Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. on behalf of Zanjero Glendale LLC for an approximately 39-acre site. The applicant is requesting entitlements for a minor general plan amendment to change the land use designation from CCC (Corporate Commerce Center) to EMU (Entertainment Mixed Use) and rezone the site from PAD (Planned Area Development) to PAD to allow for a mixed-use development. The proposed PAD would allow for land uses such as multifamily residence, restaurant, hotel and office. The site is located at the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and Glendale Avenue and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer. MERA WESTGATE (SPARROW) PAD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA19-06 AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON19-15 A request Ed Bull/Brian Greathouse with Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. on behalf of Sparrow Partners, representing Next Gen Zanjero Falls, LLC for an approximately 10-acre site. The applicant is requesting entitlements for a minor general plan amendment to change the land use designation, on approximately 7 acres of the approximately 10 acres, from CCC (Corporate Commerce Center) to HDR-30 (High Density Residential 20-30 dwelling units per acre) and rezoning the entire site from PAD (Planned Area Development) to PAD to allow for a mixed-use development. The PAD would allow for land uses such as multifamily residence, childcare center, health clubs, and medical and dental offices. The site is generally located at the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and Zanjero Boulevard and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available online at https://www.glendaleaz.com/ cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 9302808 or dfigueroa@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability. Hearing impaired persons should call (623) 9302197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: January 9, 2020 The Glendale Star / 27145

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of 107th Avenue. The City of Glendale Council will subsequently approve any Exchange Agreement for this real property, which is to be scheduled and held at the City of Glendale Council, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Property information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/ assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area information can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The title report, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Glendale Star – Publication January 2 and January 9, / 27114

NOTICE OF BID 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 Air Charter Services Reference P20GB003 for Northern Arizona University. Offers shall be delivered no later than 2:00 P.M., Arizona Time, January 30, 2020 to the office of the Vice President of Procurement on the campus of Northern Arizona University, 545 E. Pine Knoll Drive, Building 98B, PO Box 4124, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011, (928) 523-4557. To request a Proposal by E-mail, Fax, Mail, or to Pick-up a copy contact Northern Arizona University Purchasing Services at the above address and phone number. To download a copy from the Internet access https://nau.edu/Contracting-Purchasing-Services/Purchasing/NAU-BidBoard/ 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. Publish: Glendale Star, Jan 9, 2020 / 27110

NOTICE OF HEARING Charles D. Wilborn 9002 N. 56th Lane Glendale AZ 85302 602-540-6783 Representing Self AZ Paralegal Services, LLC #81515 Christi Weedon AZCLDP #81255 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: LOREN ALDON WILBORN Deceased. PB2019-070098 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: I, Charles Wilborn has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Loren Aldon Wilborn. 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 Charles D. Wilborn, 9002 N. 56th Lane, Glendale AZ 85302. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED December 31, 2019 /s/Charles Wilborn Published: Glendale Star, Jan 9, 16, 23, 2020 / 27251

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 and City Vehicles monthly at Westerns Sales Management. For further information, visit the Sierra Auction website www.sierraauction.com and Western Sales Management website https://wsmauctioneers.com/ Published Glendale Star Jan. 9, 2020 / 27265

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCHANGE CITY PROPERTY The City of Glendale intends to exchange City owned property consisting of approximately 3.25 acres (102-60-017C) for approximately 5.47 acres of Salt River Project owned property (portions of APN 102-60-009F, 102-60-0010F and 102-60-010N) for the Ball Park Boulevard roadway project located north of Camelback Road and west of 107th Avenue. The City of Glendale Council will subsequently approve any Exchange Agreement for this real property, which is to be scheduled and held at the City of Glendale Council, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Property information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/ assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area information can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com,

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon City right-of-way at the approximate West Marlette Avenue alignment from 67th Avenue to 69th Avenue. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this right-of-way since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its January 14, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maric o p a C o u n t y A s s e s s o r ’ s w e b s i te (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. – Publication: Glendale Star, Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 27115 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON A CITY ROADWAY EASEMENT The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon a City roadway easement adjacent to 67th Avenue at the approximate West Marlette Avenue alignment. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this roadway easement since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its January 14, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Publish: January 2, 9, 2020 The Glendale Star / 27113 CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on January 28, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers Building, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear the following: CENTERPOINT REZONING ZON19-13:A request by Stephen Earl with Earl Curley, P.C, representing Kent Circle Partners, to rezone approximately 63 acres from PAD (Planned Area Development) to PAD to allow for a mixed-use development. The proposal would allow for land uses such as multifamily residence, office, indoor and outdoor recreation. The site is located at the southeast corner of Cardinals Way and Loop 101 Freeway and is in the Yucca District. Staff Contact: Tabitha Perry, Special Projects Executive Officer. WEST 303 LOGISTICS REZONING APPLICATION ZON19-14:A request by Jeff Hunter/Mike Buschbacher on behalf of Hunter Engineering, Inc. representing property owner Kelvin D. Moss, for the rezoning of approximately 76 acres from RU-43 (Rural-43 – One Acre Per Dwelling Unit) to PAD (Planned Area Development) to enable the development of approximately 1,250,000 square feet of industrial distribution uses. The site is located at the northeast corner of Sarival and Maryland Avenues and is adjacent to the Yucca District (currently pending annexation). Staff

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CITY OF GLENDALE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT / AIRPORT DIVISION ON-CALL AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES The City of Glendale is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional airport engineering and architectural services to the Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU). All qualified firms interested in providing the required services are invited to submit their qualifications to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). All submittals must comply with the requirements specified in this RFQ. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of this Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit responses from qualified Vendors interested in providing professional airport engineering/architectural services to the Glendale Municipal Airport for potential projects at the airport. Professional services may include, but not be limited to: Runways, Taxiways, and Ramp Improvements which may include Reconstruction, pavement preservation, and overlays Airfield Marking and Signage Improvements Airfield Security Improvements which may include fencing, fiberoptics, access control, and communication upgrades Airport Terminal, Building, and Facility Development, Renovation, and Improvement Airfield Flood Control and Storm Water Drainage Airfield Access Roads Airfield Electrical and Lighting systems Aircraft Hangar Construc-

provements which may include Reconstruction, pavement preservation, and overlays Airfield Marking and Signage Improvements Airfield Security Improvements which may include fencing, fiberoptics, access control, and communication upgrades Airport Terminal, Building, and Facility Development, Renovation, and Improvement Airfield Flood Control and Storm Water Drainage Airfield Access Roads Airfield Electrical and Lighting systems Aircraft Hangar Construction and/or Relocation Airport Parking Facilities Geotechnical Services Construction Management This on-call Engineering and Architectural Services contract will be awarded for an initial three-year term with two one-year renewal periods that will be exercised at the sole discretion of the City of Glendale. It is expected that only one firm will be selected. SCOPE OF WORK Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), GEU is seeking Vendors with expertise in airport engineering/architectural professional services to include but not be limited to, the ability to provide/prepare legal descriptions, rights-of-way, construction plans and specifications, grant preparation, project management, construction management, reports/submittals as required by federal, state and local governmental agencies for the specific projects previously listed under Section I – Project Description, and within the Five Year Airport Capital Improvement Program. The successful Vendor(s) must be available on an as-needed basis to undertake various engineering/architectural related disciplines for design and construction management. The successful Vendor(s) will be expected to: 1) Demonstrate satisfactory performance on airport engineering design and construction administration projects; 2) Possess the required permits and registrations necessary to perform the work; 3) Have the ability to respond promptly and flexibly to all work requests; 4) Develop fiscally and operationally sound construction documents to the highest degree of professional engineering standards; and, 5) Provide construction administration personnel and services to the highest degree of professional engineering standards. The successful Vendor shall be experienced in all pertinent disciplines to provide airport engineering services necessary. Likewise, the successful Vendor is expected to be capable of performing airport engineering in accordance with all applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, as amended, and other applicable government agencies rules, regulations and guidance. The successful Vendor shall be required to provide a registered Professional Engineer(s) for the specific disciplines necessary to complete each approved task. Said Professional Engineer(s) shall be licensed by the State of Arizona. PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE A pre-submittal conference will be held on January 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM Local Time at the Glendale Municipal Airport Terminal Building, 6801 N Glen Harbor BLVD, Suite 201, Glendale, AZ, 85307. At this meeting City staff, will discuss the scope of work, general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. This presubmittal conference is not mandatory but is highly recommended for all interested firms. Because City staff may not have time to respond to individual inquiries regarding the scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, it is recommended that interested firms send a representative to the pre-submittal conference. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PACKET The RFQ packet is available on the City’s Vendor Self Service Home Page at: HTTPS://GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VE NDORS/VBIDS/DEFAULT.ASPX. To receive the RFQ packet, you must be registered as a vendor. Registration can be done through the vendor registration link located at: HTTPS://WWW.GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VE NDORS/DEFAULT.ASPX. Questions pertaining to the RFQ or consultant selection process should be emailed to Joe Husband, Transportation Department, Airport Division at jhusband@glendaleaz.com The RFQ submittal date is: Friday, February 12, 2020, no later than 12:00 p.m. Local Time. Any proposal received after this time will not be considered and will be returned to the consultant. CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Published: January 9 & 16, 2020 The Glendale Star 27148

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January 9, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF WATERCRAFT & TRAILER A public auction will take place at Wickenburg Marine, LLC, 1385 North Tegner Street, Building E, Wickenburg, Arizona on the 17th day January, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The following property will be sold together as a unit: 2005 Catamaran Cruiser 2 axle Trailer, VIN1A9BB 31225C342659 and 2005 Catamaran Cruiser Hull no. ARB48ALJ405 The sale will be held to satisfy the lien for charges for the work and services pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-1201, which includes repair and alteration of the boat and trailer, storage of the boat and trailer and attorney fees. The sale will be held to satisfy the lien for charges in the amount of $13,637.37, plus the cost of advertising and the expense of the sale. The property is located at 1385 North Tegner Street, Building E, Wickenburg, Arizona, and may be inspected between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the date of sale. The terms of sale are: cash in lawful money of the United States, with sale going to the highest bidder in competitive bidding. The property must be paid for and removed by the purchaser at the time of sale. The property is sold in an "as is" condition. There are no warranties on property. All sales are final. Dated: 1/6/20 /s/ Eileen McQuire EILEEN M. MCGUIRE, ESQ. 830 North Tegner Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Attorney for WICKENBURG MARINE, LLC. Published: Glendale Star, Jan 9, 2020 and East Valley Tribune Jan 12, 2020 / 27332

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