Glendale Star 02-09-2023

Glendale firefighter receives award for heroics

Glendale firefighter Timothy Webb was awarded with the Lifesaving Award by the city of Surprise for providing emergency medical care to an injured man while he was off duty.

Reports say that the former EMT’s quick reactions were an instrumental part in saving the victim’s life.

“It always feels good to save somebody’s life and to be able to actually make a difference and make an impact, a positive impact, on a scenario,” Webb said.

“It’s pretty common that we in the fire department, see things and like a worst-case

scenario all the time, and it always feels good to be able to save somebody.”

On Aug. 6, Webb heard someone knocking on his door around 3 a.m. Hearing sirens approaching his location, Webb located a man that was engaged with the Surprise Police Department, who was impaled and in need of medical assistance.

Webb ran back into his house to retrieve his medical supplies and proceeded to provide emergency care to the man until fire units arrived. His bravery was vital to the man getting to the hospital in reparable shape.

In a situation where most may freeze unsure of what to do, Webb jumped right in

without hesitation.

“I want to be an asset to the community,” Webb said. “I feel like if it was me that was put in that situation, and I needed help, I’d help somebody else who had the training, and the ability to help, step in and help out. It’s really doing, doing my part.

“Treat others as if you want the way that you want to be treated. And having that knowledge of that skill set to where I can help. I’m hoping that other people will do that too.”

Formerly of the Coast Guard for over a decade, as well as being an EMT prior to being a firefighter, Webb is no stranger to

City’s residents prepare for Super Bowl visitors

With Super Bowl LVII making its way to Glendale on Sunday, Feb. 12, the world will be watching the city as it prepares for its biggest event of the year.

Not only will millions of eyes be watching the game from home, but hundreds of thousands will be in the city to be a part of the event and experience that comes with one of professional sports’ biggest stages.

“I feel like this is a very overwhelming time for Glendale or Arizona in general,” Glendale resident Nicholas Malinowski said. “Both the (WM Phoenix Open) and Super Bowl happening in the same weekend is madness.”

With a clear influx of people coming into town, current residents will have their hands full, but are more than prepared to share their booming city with them.

This creates a double-edged sword in the residents’ minds, however, as there are both good things and problems that come with the population nearly doubling over the course of a weekend.

The first problem that arises in the resident’s eyes is traffic.

“It’s bad enough with people working their daily 9-5s,” Malinowski said. “So, I don’t think anyone’s ready for it.”

With the population of Glendale already near 250,000, the day-to-day traffic causes as much as 20-minute delays to travel times, so adding another 250,000 people

into the mix is a problem residents are worried about. But the city is more than prepared to handle the traffic, proposing that all construction be halted during the time of Super Bowl LVII, and an allhands-on-deck effort to help the flow of traffic go as smoothly as possible.

A positive to the amount of people coming to Glendale, though, is an opportunity to show off the immense development and growth that the city has seen.

Many added amenities include a massively improved Westgate Entertainment District and Arrowhead Towne Center, as well as many activities that have been implemented to the city over the years.

“We have this right combination of hotel

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The city of Surprise recognized Webb by presenting him with the Lifesaving Award, showing their appreciation for Webb’s courageous act. Accompanied by Surprise Fire-Medical Chief Brenden Espie and Surprise Police Chief Benny Pina, Webb was given a token of the city’s respect for his dedication to the community.

“It is special to be able to be recognized for that stuff,” Webb said. “They definitely didn’t need to do that, and that’s absolutely not why I went outside. I didn’t go outside to go get recognized for an award. Really, it’s the last thing that I wanted to do was get recognized.

“I just saw it as an opportunity to help, but I’m extremely grateful for what the city of Surprise did as far as recognizing me. I appreciate it a lot.”

Glendale firefighter Timothy Webb, middle, was awarded with the Lifesaving Award by the city of Surprise for providing emergency medical care to an injured man while he was off duty. (Glendale Fire/Submitted)

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rooms, food and beverage shopping, and experiential components,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “Like even the Desert Diamond Casino, which we think will keep people here primarily in Glendale in the entertainment district.”

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The Enjoy dining before the show with a two-course meal or grab a cocktail at the bar and see the performance.

“It will be really nice to show off our beautiful city,” Malinowski said.

All in all, the city itself is more than primed to be the host of the biggest sporting event in the country. Its growth and development should be more than enough to impress the newcomers and make it an enjoyable weekend for them.

But the residents’ energy matches that of the city’s. The consensus is they are ready to share their city with everyone that comes in to enjoy a great weekend filled with sports and activities.

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State Farm Stadium undergoes final

From fresh green grass to brandnew turf, playing surfaces have been at the forefront of NFL headlines this season, and with all eyes on the biggest game of the year, State Farm Stadium workers have the task of making the field pleasing to viewers while also keeping the players safe.

The NFL’s issue with playing surfaces was highlighted last year during the 2022 Super Bowl when LA Rams star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. went to catch a pass late in the second quarter on SoFi Stadium’s artificial turf and collapsed in a heap of pain as soon as he turned upfield. It was later revealed that the noncontact injury was a torn ACL.

Fellow NFL players flooded Twitter after the incident, voicing their opinions on turf fields along with the message, “I support #FLIPTHETURF.”

Players noticing this difference have

validity based on the NFL injury data collected from 2012 to 2018. This data showed that contact injury rates for lower extremities were higher during practices and games played on artificial turf.

The major difference comes in noncontact lower-extremity injuries with a 28% higher rate of these injuries occurring on artificial turf. Of those noncontact injuries, there is a 32% increase in the rate of noncontact knee injuries and

a 69% increase for noncontact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.

All this resurfaced during the 2022 NFL season due to multiple noncontact injuries at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets. The stadium’s artificial turf is slit turf, a surface the NFL admitted contributed to an increase in lower-extremity injuries.

The recent outcry is something to watch during the 2023 Super Bowl as the big game moves back to natural grass.

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will break in the brand-new field made from grass that was grown locally just outside Phoenix.

“The field started its growth pattern over a year ago for the Super Bowl,” said Ed Mangan, NFL field director. “The field is maintained seven days a week up until this point. We brought

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Hometown Christmas Parade Committee presents check

Mayor Jerry Weiers and other members of the Hometown Christmas Parade Committee recently presented Hope for Hunger Food Bank representatives with a donation of $30,000 from proceeds of the ninth annual parade, which was held on Dec. 11.

This is a result of another year of support from the community and sponsors.

“The parade committee worked hundreds of hours to make the parade happen, and we had an even bigger turnout than last year,” said Weiers, who founded the Hometown Christmas Parade with Dr. Walt Kallestad and Don Mellon.

“It was fantastic to be able to present this donation to Hope for Hunger because so many people in our community will benefit.”

Ken Brissa, CEO of Phoenix Rescue Mission, was in attendance at the presntation. Phoenix Rescue Mission oversees Hope for Hunger Food Bank.

“We truly couldn’t do what we do without the assistance of the parade

committee and the city,” Brissa said. Parade board president Chris Kelly also attended the check presentation, along with committee members Candy Sheperd, Ray Strahl, Dave Mitchell, Nicole Krug, Sara Smith and Mayra Martinez. Attendees from Phoenix Res-

cue Mission included Brissa, Rachel Stacke, Julie Dahm, Jussane Goodman and Mark Duncan.

The Hometown Christmas Parade is an annual event to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Each year, the parade committee invites attendees,

sponsors and participants to support Hope for Hunger as part of the mission to give back to the community.

“Although the parade is held in Glendale, it is not an official city event,” Weiers said. “This parade is produced by numerous individuals, businesses, and churches that make up the nonprofit Hometown Christmas Parade Committee.”

Hope for Hunger Food Bank provides emergency food along with case management and job assistance for approximately 300 families each day in Glendale and parts of Phoenix and Peoria.

The food bank is a true beacon of hope to the community — a place where caring volunteers come together as the hands and feet of Jesus — creating healthier, stronger futures and lives transformed. Phoenix Rescue Mission provides Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger and homelessness.

The 2023 Hometown Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. For more info, go to hcparade.org.

out our laser graders and laser level to make everything perfectly smooth.”

The field is rolled into State Farm Stadium in sections that are 3 1/2 feet wide and 40 feet long, weighing in at approximately 1,500 pounds.

“We roll every piece out like a carpet,” Mangan said. “Then make sure everything is smooth and put all the edges together.”

In total it took four days to lay the grass down and a week and a half to sod the field.

Now the field is in the hands of the grounds crew, a mix of local staff and members brought in from around the country. In total there are around 35 people who work seven days a week to have the game and practice fields in the best condition possible.

One of those members brought in is Nick Pappas, who also worked on the

fields in the NFL’s Germany and England games. One advantage of having the field in State Farm Stadium is the rollers that can move the grass outside.

“Being able to move the field in and out gives us the opportunity to do more inside the stadium,” Pappas said.

“When the field is outside it gets sunlight and the weather that is needed to be in the best condition possible. At night we can bring the field in as temperature drops or if we want to avoid certain weather patterns, we can bring the field in. It is a huge opportunity for us to provide the best service we can.”

Eleven days before the 2023 Super Bowl and the paint for the essential grid of the field is ready to go.

“We are at 85% at this point with painting the field,” Pappas said. “As the grass grows, the paint dulls out so a lot of the work this week is measuring everything to make sure we get the

layout right the first time. We lay down the final coat as game day approaches to make sure the lines, numbers and hashes are clear for the officials with the logos bright for everyone to see.”

Another major attraction for the Super Bowl is the halftime show featuring Rihanna as the performer this year.

“We work hand in hand with that team (halftime show team) to ensure that everything works together and we minimize the impact on the grass itself,” said Eric Finkelstein, NFL senior director of events planning.

Having a new field for the Super Bowl also comes with player health and safety concerns no matter the type of grass.

“We constantly test the field over the next couple of weeks to ensure that it performs at the level we anticipate and expect,” Finkelstein said. “We do everything we can to minimize the

amount of foot traffic and movement on the field because we are sensitive towards making sure that the field is as pristine and performs at the highest possible level.”

While the field must be attractive to fans at State Farm Stadium and for the millions watching the big game on TV, the health of Eagles and Chiefs players come kickoff is the main priority.

“There is nothing like that moment when the ball is kicked off,” Finkelstein said. “All the work that has gone into that point finally comes together. It is the biggest moment in the lives of these two teams and their fans.

“We want to make sure everything is perfect and ready for that moment, but when you (have) the flash bulbs going off there is no moment like it in sports.”

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Midwestern University partners with Abrazo Health

Midwestern University in Glendale has partnered with Abrazo Health to operate the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency clinic located on the Abrazo Central Campus in north central Phoenix.

Clinic ownership and operation was transferred to the university on Jan. 2, and it has been renamed Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic – Central Phoenix, training site of the Abrazo Family Medicine Residency Program.

Abrazo will continue to sponsor the hospital’s Family Medicine Residency Program, which has been located at Abrazo Central Campus since 1978, while faculty and clinic staff will now be employed by Midwestern University.

“Midwestern University is an established health care and educational leader in the community that offers a patient-centered approach infused with health care innovation,” said Dr. William Ellert, chief medical officer for Abrazo. “Abrazo partners with organizations that are the best of the best

in each of our programs, and Midwestern’s commitment to primary care is what attracted us to this partnership with them.”

Continuity of patient care will be unaffected by the new partnership, according to clinic officials, and the doctors at this clinic that patients have come to trust with their care will remain at this location.

“Midwestern University is pleased to be a part of the north central Phoenix community and provide families with a great place to go for their health care needs,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Midwestern University president and CEO. “Operating this clinic is an important part of our mission to train the highest quality health care providers and provide exceptional and affordable patient care in our community.”

Abrazo Health and Midwestern University have enjoyed a long-standing collaborative partnership.

“We have welcomed Midwestern medical students into all of Abrazo’s

graduate medical education programs,” Ellert said. “Midwestern University also partners with Abrazo for medical research as a contracted Clinical Research Organization.”

The Comprehensive Care Clinic, located at 2000 W. Bethany Home Road, Suite 200, Phoenix, will offer new opportunities for Midwestern University clinicians and students to provide patient-centered family medical care to the north central Phoenix community.

The clinic’s location at the Abrazo Central Campus also provides expanded hospital rotation opportunities and experience for students and residents.

The clinic originally began operation in 1978 as the Phoenix Baptist Family Medicine Residency Program. It offers a full range of family medicine services, including obstetrics, behavioral medicine, sports medicine, pediatrics and geriatric care to a diverse socioeconomic population.

The Midwestern University Comprehensive Care Clinic joins Midwestern’s existing busy community health care clinics, including the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, the Midwestern University Dental Institute, the Midwestern University Eye Institute, the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute, and the Midwestern University Therapy Institute.

For more information on the Midwestern University Clinics, visit mwuclinics.com/az.

GCC recognizes faculty, staff at Gaucho Globes Award Ceremony

In keeping with the rich tradition of building community and recognizing faculty and staff for exemplary service and dedication to the college, Glendale Community College held its 12th annual Gaucho Globes award ceremony at the Spring 2023 Convocation on Jan. 10.

Gaucho Globe awards recognize faculty and staff who excel in their jobs and consistently go above and beyond to make Glendale Community College a better place for students, faculty and staff. Each recipient was nominated by their peers and then voted on by a committee.

The award winners are as follows: Community Builder Award: Stacey Carrillo-Saldana – Marketing

Community Outreach Award: Carrillo-Saldana – Marketing

Customer Service Award: John Mateo – Facilities

Fostering Team Building Award: Patti Curtis — Enrollment Services

Innovation Award: Jesse Leach — Student Services

Positivity Award: Izelle Silva — Career Services

Student Success Award: Cheryl Dellai — Physical Sciences Faculty

Sustainability Award: Michael Strong — Earth & Environmental Sciences Faculty

Valuing Diversity Award: Roxanna Dewey — English, Reading,

Journalism & Creative Writing

Faculty

Faculty Excellence Award: National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development

• Tenisha Baca — Communications Faculty

• Gina Weatherly — Child and Family Studies Faculty

Excellence in Open Education:

• Kim Smith — Chemistry Faculty

• Christina Clark — Chemistry Faculty

Congratulating the recipients were Dr. Ernie Lara, GCC interim president; Dr. Monica Castaneda, vice president

of student affairs; Augustine Erpelding, vice president of administrative services; and Dr. Lorelei Konopka, acting vice president of academic affairs.

Glendale Community College provides 41 associate’s degrees, 61 certificate programs, and a range of nondegree offerings, all available to students in traditional, online and hybrid formats.

Founded in 1965 to serve the northwestern part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, the college is part of the Maricopa County Community Colleges District; has two campuses and enrolls approximately 26,000 students annually; and employs approximately 1,000 resident faculty, staff and administrators with an operational budget of $83 million.

State universities must halt their new ‘pledge’

You could say it before you could spell it.

And even now — years later — you can recite the words with ease.

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Yes, the Pledge has been amended… most notably in the 1950s, when the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, led a public campaign to add the words “under God.” On June 14, 1954 — Flag Day — President Eisenhower signed a bill into law adding that phrase to the Pledge.

Might someone mount a similar effort today?

If so, who… and what changes would they want to make?

It’s not a wild leap of imagination

to conclude that the “woke” among us might offer the following alterations:

“I choose to express my conditional support for this flag, which represents the People, who can freely change what it stands for, through their collective will, based on their genuine feelings. While haters promote division, we the enlightened embrace a future of diversity, equity and inclusion for all.”

Don’t laugh.

It’s already happening.

What amounts to a “pledge” to uphold DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — is in statewide circulation.

No, it’s not occurring in elementary schools.

Granted, it is not performed as a public recitation.

Instead, Arizona’s taxpayer supported universities are getting it in writing…

and while it does not focus on the flag, a leading public policy organization has quite properly “flagged” it.

The Goldwater Institute released a report last month that most assuredly will not be the last word on the long-term leftist goal of redefining indoctrination as education.

The January study is entitled “The New Loyalty Oaths: How Arizona’s Public Universities Compel Job Applicants to Endorse Progressive Politics.”

The Goldwater scholars and researchers took to Twitter to reveal the report’s disturbing conclusion:

“Arizona’s public universities FORCE job applicants to provide MANDATORY ‘diversity statements.’ It’s a full-frontal attack on free expression and equal opportunity for ALL…”

If you’re scoring at home — or, more importantly, if your hard-earned money is being used to pay tuition at one of our three state-supported

universities — it’s only fair to ask:

“Just how widespread is this mandated ‘profession of faith’ in DEI?”

ASU (USA spelled backward) leads the way, making such statements mandatory in 81% of its job postings; NAU requires the same in 73% of its job applications; and the U of A lags far behind at a surprisingly low 28%.

Unsurprisingly, the Goldwater Institute advises that all of this nonsense should stop. “The Arizona Board of Regents and/or state lawmakers must prohibit this practice.”

Such a prohibition would “restore the ideological neutrality of taxpayerfunded universities and restore compliance with the state constitution’s ban on political tests.”

The not-so-funny thing is that the way in which DEI is utilized in “woke” constructs. It clearly fails the contextual requirements needed for passing the most elemental of freshman vocabulary tests. “Diversity”

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Spreading conspiracy theories hides a simple truth

Minutes after the conclusion of the AFC Championship Game, won 23-20 by the Kansas City Chiefs — courtesy of a number of controversial plays culminating in a game-deciding late-hit penalty against the Cincinnati Bengals — the phrase #NFLrigged began trending on Twitter.

Because, gee, why wouldn’t it?

The theory, in a nutshell: The powers that be in the National Football League wanted the Kansas City Chiefs to advance to the Super Bowl, thus the

referees failed to call several penalties against the Chiefs late in the game meanwhile flagging Bengals defender Joseph Ossai for a late hit that advanced the Chiefs into field goal range with three seconds left.

Chiefs kicker Harrsion Butker converted the 45-yard kick. Let the accusations of a massive conspiracy commence.

Normally, I would ignore such silliness, except conspiracies, cover-ups and illogical reasoning have never been more rampant.

Back in the day, you used to hear the occasional doozy — the CIA assassi-

nated President Kennedy; Roswell is the site of an alien landing; Sept. 11 never happened.

Now everything is fixed, fake, or staged by a powerful cabal intent on screwing the rest of us.

There’s the 2020 election, which according to President Donald Trump was “rigged.” Or, as he put it, absent any evidence: “It’s about poll watchers who were not allowed to watch. So illegal. It’s about ballots that poured in and nobody but a few knew where they came from. … It’s about machinery that was defective, machinery that was stopped.”

Not to be outdone, losing Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has

continued to assert that she, too, was the victim of outright theft — again, absent a scintilla of evidence that her loss was due to votes not counted or fraudulently counted.

As Lake told her supporters at yet another fraud-fest rally last week: “Our experts actually testified, with 99.999% accuracy and certainty, that a minimum of 140,000 fraudulent mailin ballots with bad signatures were counted in our election. It’s outrageous. Bogus signatures.”

There’s a word for that claim. It rhymes with, uh, “bull twit.”

Already, Lake’s case has been tossed out of court for lack of evidence, but so

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Let them eat cake

How do you celebrate your birthday? My girlfriend, Carol, has a big birthday coming up. She is thinking about going skydiving to celebrate. She wondered if I might like to join her. I told her there wasn’t enough alcohol in the world to get me to jump out of a moving plane. That’s when she said three mean, heartless, sad little words: “You are boring.” Oh, come on. If aging isn’t bad enough, so is the pressure to do something “exciting” to celebrate the passing of time. We are encouraged to make bucket lists with lots of places we should go and things we should do. You know, like going to Pamplona, Spain, to run with the bulls (terrifying). Zip line through the jungle in Costa Rica (nope). Swim with the dolphins (possibly). Well, I am not having any of it! I don’t have a bucket list!

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lots of cake. The American Institute of Baking estimates Americans eat about 100 million cakes per year! This started out as a German tradition centuries ago and carried over from early Roman times when birthdays were celebrated with a gathering (for men only). Then candles were added by the ancient Greeks to make the cakes glow like the moon in honor of the goddess Artemis.

Today, birthday parties, balloons, cards, and singing “Happy birthday to you” are as American as apple pie. And aside from greeting cards and gifts, we also like to give (kids) birthday spankings. Well, in Brazil they pull earlobes (ouch), in Ireland they like to give bumps (kicks) and in Venezuela they like to push the lucky person’s face into their own birthday cake (yum).

day cake (yum).

is not “uniformity,” “equity” is not “equality,” and “inclusion” does not promote “exclusion.”

Then again, “War is Peace… Freedom is Slavery… Ignorance is Strength” reads the official motto of the fictional nation of Oceania in George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece “1984.”

It seems the least they could do is rearrange the order of the acronym to which they pledge their allegiance.

Sure, “diversity, equity and inclusion” are not arranged alphabetically… but it would more accurately reflect the fate these so-called intellectual elites would insure for our Republic.

It would D-I-E.

That’s easy to spell.

gested that I go to

Carol also suggested that I go to France with her and a few other friends so we can take cooking classes at Le Cordon Bleu. She said it would be a “delicious” way to enhance our cooking skills plus have fun. When I mentioned this to my husband, Doug, he just looked at me and laughed, “But you have a Julia Child cookbook.” So true. You see, it is not “normal” (in my world) to go flying off to Paris to learn how to make coq au vin. Although I would like to wear a white apron and chef’s hat for a day.

I may not take a French cooking class, but I do know how to make a birthday cake. In Western cultures, particularly in the Unites States, we eat

said the same thing

important than the fact that

My granddaughter just turned 7, and after doing cartwheels at her party, she announced that her birthday “is the happiest day of my life.” My mother said the same thing when she turned 90. How we celebrate is less important than the fact that we are joyful to have a birthday.

I made my friend, Carol, a birthday cake and gave her a small decorative bucket with a notepad and pen so she could make her “list” in style.

For your next birthday, dear readers, eat the cake and blow out the candles. Avoid spankings. Try doing a cartwheel (let me know how that works out). Celebrate the “happiest day of your life!” No parachute required.

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

The administrative “educrats” in charge of our three public universities are so collectively comatose that they are choosing to restrict the rights guaranteed in our Constitution. And, in so doing, they are helping establish a real-life American dystopia.

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

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Make Valentine’s Day happier with healthy hearts

Between golf and football, there’s a lot going on around the Valley in February. As a health care professional, Valentine’s Day is near and dear to my heart. Let’s consider what we can do to be with our sweethearts for many Valentine’s Days to come.

February is a good time to remind ourselves that while heart disease is still the leading cause of death in American men and women, it can be managed and, in some cases, prevented altogether.

The traditional risk factors for heart disease — such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity — affect women and men equally. It’s an equal-opportunity condition, which is why annual health checkups and screenings are so important. The most common forms of heart

disease are coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart valve disease and heart failure.

Coronary artery disease is a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can decrease blood supply to the heart that may lead to a heart attack. The most common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain/pressure or pain that occurs in the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, or it may also present like indigestion. The pain may get worse with activity and decrease at rest.

Arrhythmias, also known as atrial fibrillation (afib) or irregular heartbeat, are abnormal heart rhythms that occur when the electrical impulses in the heart are not working correctly. Common symptoms may include fluttering in the chest, sweating, fatigue and dizziness.

Heart valve disease is when one of the valves is not working correctly.

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Symptoms can include shortness of breath with activity, fatigue, swelling in the legs/feet, dizziness or chest pain, and a heart murmur is typically heard. Treatment options for valvular disease include minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or open-heart surgery.

Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. People may experience shortness of breath with activity, swelling in the legs, rapid weight gain and increased fatigue; these are often dismissed as being age related or out of shape. This can often be treated with medication or cardiac devices.

Healthy lifestyle choices can make a world of difference for healthy hearts. Stay active and try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Follow a healthy diet with more fruits and vegetables and less fast or processed foods, maintain a healthy weight, try to manage your stress, quit smoking, and get your regular health

screening and physicals.

The good news is that there are many treatment options for heart disease that not only allow patients to live longer, but also improve their quality of life.

Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re experiencing symptoms described above. Regular checkups with your doctor can help identify your risks and, if needed, treatment for heart disease. Being proactive about your health can help you enjoy time with your valentine year after year.

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is hosting a free cardiovascular screening event on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital lobby. We hope to see you there!

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Tammy Querrey, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, is director of clinical cardiovascular care for Abrazo Health. For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free heart health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com.

Boyer: Why I am running for Glendale mayor

Two things in my life have remained constant since childhood. The son of a pastor, I learned at a young age the value of servant leadership. As a West Valley and Glendale resident for most of my life, I have loved and served our community for decades. I share your frustrations, your hopes, and your sense that our local government must do more to listen to its ultimate boss — the residents who call Glendale home.

That’s why on Election Day 2024, I hope you will vote for me as the next mayor of Glendale.

My wife, Beth, and I got married in Downtown Glendale at the First United Methodist Church in 2015. We moved to Glendale a couple years later. This is where we chose to raise our 4-year-old son, George, who shares our passions for his hometown. He loves Downtown Glendale, what’s left of Glendale Glitters, the boat parade in Arrowhead Lakes, and the library on 59th Avenue near Sahuaro Ranch with all the peacocks. Those are some of the best parts of Glendale, and I’m glad he gets to experience them with us. But let’s be honest: Not everything in our city is roses these days.

Glendale residents recently voted down city bonds for parks, streets and infrastructure improvements. The year before, residents voted down a

proposed pay raise for the mayor and council by a landslide. Residents are clearly unhappy with something and someone — the leaders of our city. It’s sad to see city leadership and our residents at such variance with each other.

Too often, Glendale’s elected leadership disregards city residents, including the members of their own commissions and boards. In 2020, the Glendale Land Planning Commission voted unanimously to keep Glen Lakes golf course open. I love that course. My dad and I golfed there when I was a kid. More importantly, scores of residents came to testify against turning Glen Lakes into a housing development. In fact, not a single resident spoke in favor of the housing development. The city council voted to bulldoze Glen Lakes anyway. Your voice didn’t matter.

No city can thrive by ignoring its residents or by acting like public opinion is a mere inconvenience. We need elected leaders who listen instead of declaring they know better. It’s time to put Glendale first — our residents, employees and first responders. It’s time for Glendale to express a clear vision of what our city is today and what it can be tomorrow. It’s time to remove the largest source of contempt for Glendale residents — our mayor — and start anew with leadership that serves others in word and deed.

I’ve had the privilege of serving Glendale residents in the state Legislature for the last 10 years. Hardly a day went by when I did not have to fight to keep local control in place, fighting against legislators who wanted to preempt cities and dictate to local governments and residents what to do. Those conflicts were not an inconvenience. They were precisely why you elected me, and I’m proud of those successes.

I’m proud, too, of helping to protect an estimated $285 million in annual state-shared revenue for Arizona cities during the flat tax debate. In my time in the Legislature, we cut taxes for every Arizonan meanwhile protecting cities, which need that revenue to fund the most important element of local government — public safety.

Supporting your first responders, especially firefighters, was another focal point for me, as it will be if you elect me as Glendale’s mayor. We need to reduce response times in our city for the police department and the fire department. And we need to make sure our cops and firefighters are safe on the job, whether the foe is criminals, or the cancer that has decimated the fire service. The firefighter cancer legislation that I sponsored and led to passage is an example of how I will lead in Glendale.

We will see a problem, arrive at a solution, then fight like hell to get the

job done.

Our city has so much more potential than we ever hear from city hall. We need to revitalize Downtown Glendale and Murphy Park. We need strengthened public safety, better services for seniors and children, and better infrastructure. We don’t need a mayor who ignores our history and disregards our downtown in favor of picking fights with hard-working small-business owners and our city’s chamber of commerce.

We need a partner and an advocate, not a carping critic for whom leadership is a constant game of “I know best.”

As residents of Glendale, we want to know our roads are in top condition, our water is clean and our trash is picked up on time. As a legislator, I supported good public policy regardless of whose name was on the bill and their party affiliation. As former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl once said, “There are no Republican or Democratic potholes.” Glendale can do better. We must do better. With your support, we can make a change and chart a course to put Glendale first — our residents, city employees and first responders.

Paul Boyer was named Arizonan of the Year in 2021. He represented Glendale for 10 years at the Arizona Legislature, serving as the House and Senate education chair.

long as she can continue to raise money claiming fraud — $2.5 million and counting since Election Day, according to campaign finance reports — she will continue to spew falsehoods.

Lest you believe I think only the political right is capable of bad logic and fantasy, let me assure you that’s not the case. I’m equally tired of the political left and its ability to take one incident or a string of incidents and use it to damn an entire swath of humanity.

An example? The recent awful beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers has been used to advance the notion that all police officers are thugs, racists and violent predators.

Currently, there are 670,000 sworn men and women in law enforcement in this country. Nichols’ death, while absolutely tragic, says little to noth-

ing about any cop who wasn’t present that night, in exactly the same way that a crime committed by one member of a race or religion says nothing exact about every other member of that group.

As a devoted subscriber to Occam’s Razor, my predisposition is to believe in the simplest explanation possible.

The refs, fallible humans, blew calls in Kansas City. Trump and Lake lost in elections marked by a few anomalies, not widespread fraud. And five cops in Memphis who deserve to be prosecuted for homicide do not mean an entire profession is evil.

Call me overly simplistic if you’d like. But in 2023, the same old saying remains viable: What you see is still exactly what you get.

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

Diamondback Healthcare offers compassionate care

Diamondback Healthcare Center opened its doors in May 2022 with one key mission in mind — to provide not only high-acuity care but also distinctively high-quality care to patients in a private, peaceful and upscale environment.

As Catherine Goss, director of marketing and business development, explained, Diamondback is a “super SNF (skilled nursing facility)” that has two separate sections: a 70-bed post-acute rehabilitation and a memory care pavilion scheduled to open in February. “In the rehabilitation areas, we offer a number of services for patients following a hospital stay,” Goss said,

adding that they generally work with elderly patients whose typical recovery stay is around two weeks, although often younger patients are seen who have suffered injuries.

“For example, patients who need rehabilitation and observation after an injury, surgery or orthopedic fracture can get the 24/7 skilled nursing care they need at Diamondback Healthcare. We have a broad range of therapies and our physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies are already exceeding average Medicare outcomes by more than 40%.

“We can also serve patients who have ventilators and tracheostomies in our respiratory wing, which is a unique

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Black Rock Coffee opens drive-thru-only location in Glendale

GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Black Rock Coffee Bar, the popular coffee chain known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful energy drinks, continues to thrive in Arizona with the announcement of a new drive-thru-only store in Glendale.

Founded in Oregon with more than 100 stores across seven states, Arizona is Black Rock Coffee Bar’s second largest market behind the Northwest. The boutique coffee chain now has 30 stores in Arizona with 25 located in the Phoenix metro area.

Located at 2260 W. Glendale Avenue just off I-17, the 800-square-foot drive-thru-only store opened Feb. 3. To celebrate its grand opening, Black Rock offered all customers $2 medium

drinks all day at the new location.

With 118 stores across the United States, the popular coffee chain is guid-

ed by three principles — coffee, community and connection. Its mission is to be a positive force in the communi-

ties it serves.

“In the last two years, we have accelerated our growth in Arizona,” said Jeff Hernandez, co-founder and executive chairman of Black Rock Coffee Bar.

“Our plan is to keep going — to open more locations in the Grand Canyon State so that we can continue to serve and connect with the Arizona community, culture and people. We are thrilled to open a drive-thru only store that is conveniently located off I-17. It’s perfect for people and families on the go.”

Black Rock Coffee Bar

2260 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale

distinction to our location compared to many other skilled nursing facilities. Additionally, in March we will open our ‘dialysis den’ in partnership with DaVita, a nationally known provider of kidney services. Patients in need of dialysis and rehab will have only to go down the hall for their treatments, as opposed to a potentially exhausting trip to another location.”

Chief Executive Officer Rod Bailey, LNHA, MSW, PhD, RHP, is leading the operations and development of services at the center. With more than 30 years in senior living and health care services, Bailey said he is passionate about the comprehensive nature of the services available and the way in which they are delivered.

“My view of the scope is a continuum which encompasses the medications, the treatments and the food, all of which lead to positive outcomes,” Bailey said.

“The fourth quadrant, however, is environment. And that’s more than just a beautiful building. It’s the ‘us’ in the equation and how we make patients

and residents feel welcome, important, safe and cared for in an extraordinary way. I sincerely believe that’s very palpable medicine and as important as any of the other three.”

The 10,000-square-foot memory care “Pavilion” will provide moderate to advanced, around-the-clock memory care for 24 to 26 residents, Goss said.

It will also offer long-term nursing

in private, generously sized studio and one-bedroom apartments, complete with a large outdoor, shaded recreational areas, a Snoezelen multisensory therapy room, a dementia-friend library, family gathering room and a full-service salon.

“We also offer respite care in both sections of the center, and we are located right off the 101 across from Banner

Estrella Medical Center, so we are easy to find and have excellent access to many other medical services, if needed,” Goss said.

Diamondback Healthcare is currently working on solidifying several insurance contracts, Goss said. Currently, they take Medicare, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare HMO, America’s Choice, Banner University, Gold Kidney Health Plan, Imperial Health, LifePrint, Prime Health Services, Human and Molina.

Even though Diamondback has been open for less than a year, Goss said the response from patients and their families has been very positive.

“We are proud to provide this high-level care in a setting that shows we are about comfort and value each individual patient and resident,” Goss said.

Diamondback Healthcare Center is located at 3000 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For more information, call 623303-2882 or visit diamondbackhealth. com.

State Farm Stadium is getting dressed up for Super Bowl LVII, which will feature a meeting between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The popular matchup is expected to send ticket prices soaring. (Dylan Nichols/Cronkite News)

Super Bowl LVII teams, betting lines, ticket prices set

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles officially have a date with destiny.

Each team punched its ticket to Super Bowl LVII on Sunday when the Eagles drubbed a wounded San Francisco 49ers team 31-7, and Kansas City won in the final seconds against the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, thanks to a late unnecessary roughness penalty that put the Chiefs in game-winning field goal position.

After 26 weeks of training camp, preseason, regular season and playoff games, the stage has finally been set for the fourth Arizona Super Bowl in NFL history, with State Farm Stadium in Glendale hosting the first matchup of No. 1 seeds from each conference since 2017.

The high-profile matchup is setting up exorbitant ticket prices. The average cost for the lowest-priced single ticket Jan. 30 afternoon among Ticketmaster,

SeatGeek and StubHub was $5,152.

Gamblers are also paying close attention to this game. Most sportsbooks consider the Eagles a slight favorite, suggesting the likelihood of a close contest — and lots of betting.

“You’ve got two rabid fan bases in (Kansas City) and (Philadelphia). In the case of Kansas City, their home market, Missouri, does not have legal sports betting, so this is the next best thing,” said Christopher Boan of BetArizona.com.

This is also a Super Bowl of firsts.

Several things that have never happened in the history of the Super Bowl will transpire on Sunday, Feb. 12, in Glendale.

First, in the first 56 editions of the Super Bowl, no two brothers have ever been on opposite sides of the field as players. In 2013, John and Jim Harbaugh coached against one another in Super Bowl XLVII between John’s Ravens and Jim’s 49ers, with the older brother’s Baltimore securing the cham-

pionship. More recently in 2019, Jason and Devin McCourty lined up in the same defensive backfield for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams.

Travis Kelce, star tight end of the Chiefs, and Jason Kelce, All-Pro center of the Eagles, will break the Super Bowl brother barrier for the first time. They have combined to play in 320 career games winning two Super Bowl rings and receiving 14 Pro Bowl selections and winning All-Pro honors nine times with 27 playoff starts.

Now, they’re guaranteed to add another ring to the Kelce family collection. The only question is which brother’s name will be engraved on it after the confetti comes down.

Super Bowl LVII also marks the first time the title game will feature two Black starting quarterbacks, fitting perhaps during Black History Month. Several Black quarterbacks have won Super Bowls in the past, including Washington’s Doug Williams, Seat-

tle’s Russell Wilson and, most recently, Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. In some classic Super Bowl games, Black quarterbacks including Tennessee’s Steve McNair, Philadelphia’s Donovan McNabb and San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick came up just short of a championship.

It’s no secret that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the Chiefs’ Mahomes have put up Most Valuable Player-caliber seasons, with both leading their respective teams to the No. 1 seed in their conferences and, now, the Super Bowl.

In an age when the quarterback position requires a different level of athletic ability than ever before, there may not be a more perfect matchup in terms of dynamic playmaking and clutch performances.

Look for some firsts beyond the playing field.

State Farm Stadium’s crowd for Super Bowl LVII will be the first to

BOWL FROM PAGE 20 experience an on-site sportsbook for the game. The BetMGM Sportsbook opened directly across North 95th Avenue in September and was the first sports betting facility to open at an NFL stadium.

With two passionate groups of fans coming from different parts of the country for the biggest sporting event of the year, look for as much action at the betting windows as there is on the stadium’s roll-away turf.

Last February alone, Arizona residents placed just under $500 million in wagers on sporting events, the Arizona Department of Gaming reported.

“It’s very likely that we’ll see higher levels of wagering this February as the industry continues to grow,” said Max Hartgraves, public information officer for the ADG.

Even with the sportsbook on-site, “retail wagering is less than 5% of the entire market. The vast majority of wagers are placed in the online format,” Hartgraves said.

“No one has done it before, so we’ll learn a lot after Sunday afternoon,”

Boan said.

Fans will be able to place their wagers on the Eagles (-2) or the Chiefs (+130) to win, or they can spice it up by betting on Travis Kelce (+650) or Miles Sanders (+800) to score the first touchdown of the game.

Of course, it’s also a safe bet that those odds will change before kickoff.

After injury reports are released throughout the next two weeks, which Boan described as “an eternity in sports betting,” or any stories come out about players or coaches participating in the game, the numbers can move quickly.

“As the news line moves, so does the betting line,” Boan said. “The spread isn’t necessarily where the (sportsbooks) think the game is going to end up, it’s where they think they’re going to get the most people to bet so they have the best shot at making money.”

If a fan is lucky enough to cash in a $6,000 bet at the game, they might be able to make back the money spent for their single Super Bowl ticket. Even at $5,100 for the cheapest tickets, prices are lower than the average low in Los Angeles of $5,823. However, club

seats and other better seating options could be selling for more than $40,000.

Needless to say, fans are putting a lot of money on the line regardless of the outcome.

However, it isn’t just fans investing a lot of time, money and effort in the big game. Nicki Ewell, senior director of events for the Super Bowl, said that planning an event of this size can take years to coordinate.

From the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s, which is an interactive football theme park for fans to enjoy throughout the week with games, player appearances and more to getting together with the FBI and Homeland Security to ensure everyone’s safety at many events, it’s the staff’s job to get it all done in time for the biggest Sunday of the year.

“It takes hundreds and hundreds of people, a huge village of people, to come together — from the vendors to production partners to local labor — everybody here,” Ewell said. “It’s working, putting the trust structures together.”

They’re tasked with converting

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“people into being NFL fans,” Ewell said, while embracing all 32 teams from around the league. The celebration invites the next generation of fans to participate, letting kids 12 and under into the festivities free of charge all week long.

Gregory Trent Jr., a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, intends on being there with his family.

Trent Jr. was watching the Chiefs-Bengals game at Pub Rock, a favorite bar of local Chiefs followers in Scottsdale, where he grabbed a reporter’s microphone and yelled, “Third generation Chiefs fan! My parents are from Kansas City! My grandma is from Kansas City! And my daughter will be a Chiefs fan as well for generations!”

Not every fan is as passionate as Trent Jr., though. The casual fans are the ones that the NFL, Ewel and his staff are trying to reach.

“We really want to showcase this event as the crown jewel of our calendar and really give something back to the fans,” Ewell said.

For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.

tar The Glendale

The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our o ce by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

The Open Mic WEDNESDAYS

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

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

Big Band Grandstand

FEB. 9

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

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

Carmela y Mas

FEB. 11

The Big Game’s Auto Show

FEB. 10 AND FEB. 11

With the Super Bowl fast approaching and the excitement in Glendale reaching its apex, get some of the excess energy out with a day at the auto show. Enjoy a cornhole tournament, food trucks, some of the world’s coolest cars, and a chance to win $30,000.

Martin’s Auto Museum and Events Center, 4320 W Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10 tickets, visitglendale.com

Enjoy the hot Latin sounds of award winning performing artist Carmela Ramirez and her eight-piece latin jazz salsa band. Listen to a full kaleidoscope of Afro-Cuban rhythms delivered with electric energy. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

Keeping Your Voice Healthy FEB.

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The larynx is a muscle that undergoes use just like any other part of the body, and thus requires care to keep in good health. Learn how the voice box works, how to keep it in shape, and what kind of problems it may experience throughout the course of life.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

West Fest at Westgate

FEB. 11

Marshmello, Tim McGraw, NGTMRE and Bailey Zimmerman come to Glendale to celebrate another West Fest in the grand outdoors. Kick o your game day weekend with legendary performances and an open beer garden for patrons. Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, ticket prices vary, visitglendale.com

One-On-One Medicare Information

FEB. 16

Adults confused about how to properly navigate the country’s medical care systems are encouraged to come meet with a professional for further help. Please bring a medicare card and any other insurance information necessary. Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 10 to 10:45 a.m., free, glendaleazlibrary. com

Valentine’s Day with John Morey

FEB. 14

Nominated as one of the top five comics in the country by The Entertainment Business Journal, John Morey has toured all over America, as well as places like Iraq, South Korea and Italy to perform for the troops. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant others, or anyone else you may care about. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub. com

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate

FEB. 12

For one day only before the Super Bowl kicko , Flavortown comes to Glendale. Over 20 restaurant pop-ups and interactive dining experiences will be ready to try, with incredible eats and drinks galore. Free tickets are available for all ages to those who can get them online. Across from State Farm Stadium, 9191 Cardinals Way, Glendale, 11:30 a.m., ticket prices vary, guysflavortowntailgate.com

Black History Month Vendors Extravaganza

FEB. 19

The Black Business Owners Coalition of Glendale is celebrating Black History Month with a bang, showing o its Vendors Extravaganza. Enjoy food trucks, African American products, a kids zone, giveaways, Juneteenth and Kwanzaa items all in one place. Rose Lane Park, 5003 W. Marlette Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 5 p.m., free admission, 623-850-3026

The Amber Band

FEB. 16

The Amber band is known for a wide variety of rockin’ sounds, ranging from its funky covers of classic songs from the ’60s to its original songs designed for groovy dancing.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite

Jared Kolesar gives ‘Eliza’ a second chance

When Jared & the Mill released its willowy, hopelessly addictive single “Eliza,” on July 10, 2020, the world had other things on its mind.

The COVID-19 pandemic trashed the song’s success and singer Jared Kolesar. Now pushing his solo project Wheelwright, Kolesar is re-releasing “Eliza” to streaming platforms on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

“Me and the guys released it when the craziness of 2020 was just kind of underway,” Kolesar said.

“It didn’t get the opportunity to really thrive. There was so much going on and the band was discussing moving forward. It felt like it wasn’t an ideal situation. It always kind of bummed me out when we released it. We didn’t get to tour on it. We had to keep the budget really low on promotion. We didn’t know when we were going to make money again. It just didn’t get the chance to go into its life cycle.”

Kolesar grew up in Scottsdale a fifth-generation Arizona rancher. He affectionately carries a beige

hat that’s a replica of one owned by his grandfather.

“I wanted to be the crocodile hunter when I was a kid,” Kolesar said. “I have videos of me catching rattlesnakes and climbing all over the place and chasing coyotes around.

“After a little while, I wanted to be a doctor, a human mechanic, and learn what makes people work, in a physical sense. I always thought it would be really cool to be a doctor. I have the constitution for it, I think, and the aptitude. I love helping people and making things better and making things work.”

After graduating Chaparral High School, he headed to ASU and quickly learned he didn’t have the constitution to study as hard as he needed.

“I directed myself to the idea of working my way into the business world, maybe being an entrepreneur, owning a restaurant or hotel — something in hospitality.

“I really clicked with marketing and advertising. I focused my schooling on that.”

When he finished university, he decided he would give music a shot. Kolesar didn’t think it would go far, let alone pay the bills.

“By our third show, people were excited to see SEE

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at these places

For the couples who are trying to decide how to spend their Valentine’s Day, we have you covered. From bear making and Valentine’s Day-specific menus to pottery and a 5K run, the West Valley is chock-full of options for a fun date night.

As You Wish – Pottery

Enjoy your Valentine’s Day making a gift that will last a lifetime and have fun painting pottery with your partner.

Westgate Entertainment District

9410 W. Hanna Drive, Suite A-109,

Glendale

All day Tuesday, Feb. 14 623-772-5403, asyouwishpottery.com

Build-a-Bear

Shop for special Valentine’s Day-exclusive bears, clothes and accessories like the Red Roses Bear. Another exclusive includes the Valentine’s Day heart box filled with various themes and items to send to your lover. Applies to all stores.

buildabear.com

Prices range from $44 to $85

Carrabbas

Spend your night with a four-course dinner for both you and your special someone at Carrabbas have your pick from an appetizer to share a soup and entrée each along with your choice of dessert to split.

9920 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-936-0597, carrabbas.com

Thursday, Feb. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 19

Four course meal for two: $68

Galentine’s Day 2023

Desserts

Book a reservation at The Pink Door Tea House with a special Valentine’s Day menu. Event recommends reservations.

The Pink Door Tea House

7153 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 480-223-0872, thepinkdoorteahouse.com

Invent for Two –

Valentine’s Weekend (BYOB)

Commemorate Valentine’s Day with an evening of candle making with your

partner. Containing the creation of your 8 oz. candle, chocolates and a polaroid picture. Additionally, this event includes BYOB hours where participants have the freedom to bring their own alcohol and enjoy the night to the fullest.

Candle Chemistry

9780 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 1160, Peoria

Friday, Feb. 10, through Tuesday, Feb. 14

Times vary based on reservations

Regular event: $55 per couple

BYOB: $60 per couple

Kate Spade

Kate Spade is bringing back its Valentine’s Day collections this season

Don’t let the big game give you a coronary

What a coincidence it is that the big game at State Farm Stadium comes smack dab in the middle of American Heart Month.

Doctors from Abrazo Health note that stress from watching a close, exciting game could be harmful to those with and without known heart conditions.

Sporting events, especially when your team is losing, can have a definite impact on heart health, according to studies cited by the National Institutes of Health. Your body reacts to stress with increased heart rate and narrowing blood vessels which, over time, can add up to damaging the heart.

Research shows that chronic stress can make many of us more likely to get heart disease and have a heart attack.

We might be preoccupied with the game and all the events leading up to it, but there’s no better time to take control of our cardiac health than Heart Month.

The American Heart Association says that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

Many of us don’t even consider themselves at risk for heart disease. But the fact is nearly half of all Americans (47%) have at least one of three key risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or smoking.

“Heart disease can lead to severe disability that can negatively impact quality of life for its victims and their loved ones,” said Dr. Gopi Cherukuri, an interventional cardiologist at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital.

According to the American Heart Association, a majority of Americans believe that heart attacks are preventable but aren’t motivated to change unhealthy lifestyles associated with heart disease.

Research has shown that men are more likely to suffer heart attacks than women, but women are more likely to die from heart attacks than men. To complicate matters, women may expe-

rience different symptoms of heart attack than their male counterparts.

“One of the issues is that women perceive pain differently. Women may not complain of chest pain as often as men,” Cherukuri said. “And while men most commonly experience chest pain when having a heart attack, women can experience a wide array of symptoms that often overshadow the classic sudden chest pain experienced by men.”

Heart attack symptoms regardless of gender can include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting.

So, enjoy the game, but if you or someone you know is experiencing any of those symptoms, call 911.

“Don’t get so stressed out or excited over the game you end up in the ER,” Cherukuri said. “But if you do have a health emergency, don’t delay your care. Delaying care puts you at greater risk for complications or secondary health issues.”

For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free heart health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com.

Held on the majestic grounds of the Wigwam Resort, a short drive from the Phoenix Metro area. The festival is a life-size picture postcard framed by towering palms, lush green lawns, and flowering gardens—creating a stunning outdoor gallery.

Featuring 125 accomplished fine artists and craftsmen from around the nation, the three-day event guarantees its patrons an unparalleled cultural experience. Amenities include daily music, performance art, and trendy food, wine and beer concessions. The resort also offers upscale restaurants and patio dining.

Free Admission and Parking.

Valet parking is available.

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us and knew our songs,” Kolesar said. “That was crazy. I thought we might as well see where this goes. I’m still seeing where it goes eight years later. I never intended for this to be a thing until it was already a thing.”

Jared & the Mill morphed into Kolesar’s solo project Wheelwright in 2021. Kolesar said he feels now is the perfect time for the “Eliza” reboot, as it fits nicely with his previous single, “Sympathy.”

“It was a good opportunity to us to give it another go,” Kolesar said. “I got their (his former bandmates’) permission to give it another whack. Maybe the world will be a little bit brighter. I can tour on it and give it its natural progression.”

“Eliza” will be on the set list at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, when Wheelwright plays Easy Tiger Bar in Glendale with Mallie. Tickets start at $10.

“I’ve always heard about Easy Tiger Bar,” he said. “It seems like a really cool spot.”

He’ll leave on an East Coast tour in March, and he’s looking forward to it.

“I’m really excited to hit the road in March and April. The road is where I do the most writing and I feel the most productive,” he said.

In the meantime, he’s trying to figure out how to release the plethora of new material he has.

“I have a bunch of new music in the pipeline,” he said. “Right now, I’m just getting my footing as Wheelwright and it’s been a fun adventure to figure out creatively what I want to do, musically what I want to do.

“I’m trying to formulate if I want to keep doing singles, but some of the songs sound good together. I might do an EP. I’m enjoying the freedom I have of being my own artist.”

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Marriage-style home improvement through communication

This coming May will be my wife Becky and my 40th anniversary. That’s right. We established the Becky Bridges/Ed Delph corporation, collaboration and combination in 1983. There were still dinosaurs alive when we got married. Where did the time go?

I’m aware many of you out there have been married for 50, 60 or maybe even 70-plus years. You are amazing. But please understand that we have never been married for 40 years before, so it is a new experience for us. Many people have asked us, “How did you stay married for so long?” “What’s your secret?” For most people, it’s easy to get married but much harder to stay married. After all, marriage is the usually peaceful coexistence of two nervous systems.

So, I thought that I would write about traditional marriage in this article. I realize there are many variations to “marriage” in this day and age. However, most of the same principles and ideas will apply, especially in this article. First, I’ll share some marriage quotes and a key to a sustainable marriage.

Here are some Marriage quotes.

“Marriage is like a deck of cards. It begins with two hearts and a diamond but often ends with a club and a spade.”

“Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener.” “Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” “The best way to compliment your wife is frequently.”

“My wife and I often laugh about how competitive we are. But I laugh more.”

“Marriages don’t work for people unless the people work for the marriage.”

“You can never be happily married until you get a divorce from yourself.”

“You can’t sink someone else’s end of

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the boat and keep your end afloat.”

“Marriage is the world’s most expensive way to discover your faults.” “Opposites attract, and that’s too bad.”

“Marriage is often a union that defies management.” “It would be a much better world if more married couples were as deeply in love as they are in debt.” “Adam and Eve had the perfect marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about how his mother cooked.”

Here are some reflective quotes about marriage. “Marriage has different attractions for different people. Those who marry for love want something wonderful, and they sometimes get it. The people who marry because they want to escape something usually don’t.” “People searching for the ideal mate rarely stop to ask themselves why such a paragon would be interested in them.”

One thing is for sure; marriage isn’t a battle somebody is supposed to win. In marriage or any relationship, the same issue can be a deal breaker or a deal maker. So don’t put the key to your happiness into anyone’s pocket but your own. Change yourself and your attitude first before you try to change another. Marriage is a Declaration of Interdependence, not Independence. Marriage is less “me” and more “we.”

So, how does a marriage become less

me and more we? I think it starts with communication. But before I start sharing, please understand that there are few perfect communicators. A happy marriage needs good communication for both parties. It’s hard to have cooperation without communication.

Think about this. The average couple in America talks 17 hours per year. In other words, talk two-thirds of the day and then don’t speak for the rest of the year, and you’re average in America. The lack of meaningful communication is a significant reason why one out of two marriages end in divorce and one out of five marriages end before the first anniversary.

As I said before, marriage is a real eye-opener about ourselves and our communication ability. The object is to communicate, not get mad because “they” didn’t hear you the first time. Remember, nothing is so simple that it can’t be misunderstood, especially when one’s partner is from Venus and the other from Mars. In the long run, what goes on in the dining room influences what goes on in the bedroom.

Women are from Venus. Men are from Mars. No, you’re both from Earth. Deal with it. How do you do that? Two-way communication. Generally, opposites attract and then negotiate the differences — that takes communication. Honest communication opens the possibility of commitment. Real commitment often comes from understanding. Marriage may feel least comfortable when it is most necessary. Our differences may not go away, but our hostilities can.

Fear or anger will never accept responsibility. Love does. Love embraces the mess. When responsibility

is accepted, repentance and a new beginning become possible. Forgiveness means giving up control. When you admit you made a mistake and apologize to the offended party, you are simply acknowledging that you are wiser now than you were when you made a mistake.

Since none of us is the whole, independent, self-sufficient, superb, capable, all-powerful hotshot being, let’s quit acting like we are. Life’s lonely enough without us playing that silly role. To make this thing called marriage work, we must lean and support; relate and respond; give and take; confess and forgive; release and rely on God working with each other. Partner in making excellent decisions together.

Marriage is a blend of love and friendship via communication. It’s easy to leave a spouse but hard to leave a friend. Friends and lovers in the bond of marriage usually stay in love. Why? They communicate.

Would you like to have a home improvement in your marriage? Then, communicate. After all, marriage is a game that two can play, and both win.

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

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Brianna Janee Bell and Anthony Giocchino Ermeri of Glendale were two of the 7,600 students to have graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, after the fall 2022 semester. Bell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and Ermeri graduated with an Associate of Arts in general studies from the school. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the work-

force. Info: umgc.edu

Caden Carrasco of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Campbellsville University in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The academic honors list recognizes students who achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university that offers over 100 programs including doctoral, master, bachelor, associate and certificate pro-

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Alexis Glimpse of Glendale received a Master of Science from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from the University of Alabama can pay more over time than investments in United States stock market indexes. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural and social experiences. Info: ua.edu

Karis Joe and Elizabeth Tweedy of Glendale were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean’s list eligibility at the university is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. Info: belmont.edu

Ivan Martin of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Students who have earned at least a 3.5 gradepoint average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list. Since 1901, Northern State University has been committed to academic and extracurricular excellence. Today, the school

offers nationally accredited academic programs in arts and sciences, business, fine arts and teacher education. Info: northern.edu

Daxon Lindholm of Glendale was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. Lindholm is a student in SDSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Founded in 1881, South Dakota State University is the state’s Morrill Act land-grant institution as well as its largest, most comprehensive school of higher education. SDSU confers degrees from seven different colleges representing more than 200 majors, minors and specializations. Info: sdstate.edu

Rebecca Ong of Glendale, a music education major at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, has been named to the university’s upcoming production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” For over 90 years, Bob Jones University has produced national award-winning productions, including musicals, operas and plays. Info: bju.edu

Caroline Young of Glendale was named to the president’s honor roll and the dean’s list of academic honors for the fall 2022 semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. For the honor roll, students needed to be undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The students who have made the dean’s list needed to be undergraduates who have achieved a grade-point average of at

least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. Info: shsu.edu

Sheri Banner of Peoria was one of the 7,600 students to have graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, after the fall 2022 semester. Banner graduated with a Bachelor of Science in human resource management from the school. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Info: umgc.edu

Kristin Campbell of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dean’s list eligibility at the university is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees.

With a focus on whole-person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. Info: belmont.edu

Missy Cawley and Gracie Cox of Peoria were named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. Inclusion on the dean’s list requires students to complete a minimum of 15 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89. About 11% of the university earned the honors. Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 250 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States.

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Alex Cimbal of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at the the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. To be included on the dean’s list, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.3 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.3 quality point average. Founded in 1892, the University of Rhode Island is the principal public flagship research and graduate institution in Rhode Island. Info: uri.edu

Leah Gilbertson of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at Central College in Pella, Iowa. The honor is

awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester. Pella College is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study and experiential learning. Info: central.edu

Joelle Haines of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Haines is studying exercise science at the university. To merit the honor of being placed on the dean’s list, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The University of Evansville is a private university located in Evansville, Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for a rich tradition of academic excellence with a vibrant campus

community of changemakers. Info: evansville.edu

Tatum Hill of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 president’s list at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have a term gradepoint average of between 3.2 and 3.69. University of Bridgeport offers career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees and programs for people seeking personal and professional growth. Info: bridgeport.edu

Jeff Isotalo-McGuire of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin. To make the list, students demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade-point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. Info: uww.edu

Max Lyons of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee,

Wisconsin. Lyons is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in business economics. To make the dean’s list, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the fall 2022 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college; for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the dean’s list. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,500 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. Info: marquette.edu

Brittany Mullins of Peoria graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas after the fall 2022 semester. Mullins received a Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling as well as an educational specialist degree in clinical mental health counseling. Harding University is a private Christian, liberal arts university. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. Info: harding.edu

Jane Timpson of Peoria was named to the fall 2022 president’s list at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. Inclusion on the president’s list requires students to complete a minimum of 15 credits and achieve a GPA of 3.9 or higher. About 10% of the university earned the honors. Utah Tech University is a premier open-enrollment teaching institution that offers more than 250 academic programs at one of the lowest tuition costs in the Western United States. Info: utahtech.edu

Sarah Tocco of Peoria was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Tocco is a nursing major. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.5 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette, Iowa, campus and over 20 locations across the country. Info: uiu. edu

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NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING REGARDING: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF LIMITED CONSERVATOR AND APPROVAL OF A SINGLE TRANSACTION AUTHORITY UNDER ARS 14-5409 AND APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FOR A MINOR

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1. Notice is given that KRISTINA MAE HORTON has filed the following:

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AT&T Mobility LLC is proposing to install a telecommunication tower and associated equipment for AT&T site CLL05597 located at 1601 Mountain St., Glendale, CA. 91201 [ 34° 11’ 01.94” N; 118° 16’ 33.28” W ] . The height will be 19.8 meters above ground level ( 305.7 meters above mean sea level). The Monoeucaly ptus tower is not required to have FAA Style Marking/Lighting

Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A1237706 and may raise environmen tal concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission , 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmen tal Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to: Environmental Assessment Specialists, Inc. at 71 San Marino Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

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GLENDALE STAR

Published in the Glendale Star, Feb 9, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

Case Number (Número del Caso): 56-2021-00549615-CU-BC-VTA

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CENTERPOINTE INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD.; MARION URCAN; SHANE POWELL; MICHAEL CHERNEK; CONSTANCE POWELL; AND DOES 1-10

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): RUMICO, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA

Main Courthouse, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

LESLIE A. MCADAM, State Bar No. 210067, Ferguson, Case Orr Patterson LLP, 1050 S. Kimball Road, Ventura, CA 93004; Tel: (805) 659-6800, Fax: (805) 659-6818

DATE (Fecha): January 13, 2021; Michael D. Planet, Clerk (Secretari o), by Mariana Suazo, Deputy (Adjunto)

Published in the Glendale Star, Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2023

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