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No love for Love’s truck stop BY TOM SCANLON

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Here in west Glendale, which just a few weeks ago was unincorporated Maricopa County, farmland is being paved over, with heavy machinery leveling land and laying asphalt. As Glendale charges ahead with multiple annexation projects sucking hundreds of acres of land into the city limits, residents of nearby Waddell and Litchfield Park are enraged. Land-hungry Glendale is steamrolling them, they say. “I don’t know if Glendale is going to take our advice into consideration, because we’re not their tax base,” said Tim Callahan, who lives in Litchfield Park. Other speedy annex-and-build city proj-

Love’s Travel Center. A truck stop, they say, will bring excessive traffic, noise, fumes, drugs and crime. John Kidwell, who lives in the Russell Ranch development of Litchfield Park, said he has personal experience to back up his concerns. “I’m definitely against the Neighbors say they don’t want a truck stop on land annexed by GlenLove’s truck stop,” he said. “I dale near the Loop 303. (Glendale Star photo by Tom Scanlon) had two previous homes, in ects near Loop 303, such as Red Bull, Nevada and California, where they tried to Mark Anthony Brewing and other large- put truck stops in within a mile-and-a-half scale commercial projects, were approved of my home. We fought against it.” at Glendale City Council meetings with He said he and his neighbors won one of nary a whisper of protest. the battles but lost another. But what set off scores of Waddell and So what was having a truck stop in his Litchfield Park residents were three words: SEE LOVE’S PAGE 2

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The Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opening was a full house, actually and figuratively. The Las Vegas-style casino was literally a full house, as the crowd on opening night filled the sprawling casino on the Feb. 19 opening night. “We apologize for the inconvenience, however, we’ve reached the maximum allowed capacity for the evening and can no longer

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allow any more vehicles,” the casino tweeted, less than three hours after opening. The full house was also symbolic, as the casino has poker tables as well as blackjack. Additionally, 1,100 slot machines were brought over from the temporary casino, which the Tohono O’odham Nation opened at the end of 2015. Before the opening, the Nation had a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Desert Diamond Casino West Valley launched Feb. 19. It didn’t take long for the new blackjack and poker tables and slot machines to be buzzing, as the casino filled to capacity on opening night. (Photo courtesy Desert Diamond Casino)

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neighborhood like? “It was terrible,” Kidwell said. “It was loud, it was congested, it stunk of diesel fumes - and the noise.” Ironically, Kidwell had to yell to be heard, as Luke Air Force Base jets raced overhead. But, Kidwell noted, the jets stop at night. He and others are concerned about big trucks idling all day and night. Kidwell and a dozen of his neighbors met with the Glendale Star last week at the Cotton Lane Baptist Church parking lot. They pointed across narrow, two-lane Cotton Lane at the sprawling farmland. As the year began, as it had long been, the farm was unincorporated Maricopa County. After Jan. 14, it became Glendale. “That’s Glendale,” said Jennifer Bloomberg, of Waddell, pointing across the street. “This is not. The residents of Glendale are not affected by this.” Many in the protest group attended the Jan. 14 council meeting. Many of them spoke against the project, even after Mayor Jerry Weiers said, “All we’re doing is annexation. We’re not approving a business if you are concerned about that. At a future meeting, you may want to come back and voice your opinion on that. “If you’re here for that item you don’t need to worry about that. That’s the 303 (crossing) everyone’s concerned about the truck stop.” Later, Weiers reiterated: “If you came here to talk about the 303 project, the truck stop … We will not be talking about that tonight.” Despite the mayor’s advice, a half-dozen spoke against the project. Not one citizen spoke in favor of the A sampling of social media comments on Glendale’s annexation of Cotton Lane from Glendale Avenue to Bethany Home Road, which city staff said would include a Love’s Travel Center: “We are not in the city of Glendale and … it was clear they don’t care what happens on the ‘Western Edge’ of Glendale as long as it builds a tax base for the city of Glendale. It specifically says ‘no residential will be developed’ so there will be no complaints from the Glendale residents about a new truck stop. I have been in the trucking industry for 30 years and was the executive VP at Swift Transportation that operated 18,000 trucks for 25 of those years.

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annexation. Though a few councilors expressed sympathy with the non-Glendale residents, council unanimously approved annexing 161 acres, running from Glendale Avenue to Bethany Home Road. Councilwoman Joyce Clark had even asked city staff if a Love’s truck stop was going there. Lisa Collins, a planning administrator who presented the annexation, said there was group of Waddell and Litchfield Park met at a church parking lot that is suddenly across Cotton Lane Road from Glenno proposal for a truck Adale. The neighbors say they will fight plans to build a Love’s Travel Center at the location. (Glendale Star photo by Tom Scanlon) stop on the property. She said development would require oper will ask for a change to Planned south, toward Goodyear’s PV303 dea Planning Commission recommenda- Area Development (PAD) at the 6 p.m. velopment of offices and commercial tion and council approval. Thursday, March 5, Planning Commis- developments along Cotton Lane. The Waddell/Litchfield Park contin“The buildings down the street are gent left the meeting convinced it was a ion meeting. fine,” he said. “They’re clean looking, smokescreen and the plan all along was The Star asked the city for a copy they’re attractive. They’re OK.” for a Love’s truck stop. of the Cotton Properties development Unzen said it wasn’t just the dozen They were right about the truck stop. plan, which had not been posted online who met at the church who are upset. Though, technically, the land must as of Monday. She said another 100 or so in the area be rezoned before anything can be built “Regarding your inquiry on the Cot- have been sharing their fury over the there, the Glendale Star received con- ton Property, at this time the property is truck stop on Nextdoor and other social firmation last week the words of Randy going through annexation and there are media sites. Huggins, of Glendale Economic De- no plans submitted into our planning “We want to continue to spread the velopment, were correct. department for the site,” said Lori Ger- word. We’re putting up fliers. We want Using a pointer to show the area of man of Glendale’s Economic Develop- to make sure everyone shows up at the Bethany Home Road from Cotton Lane ment department. March 5 meeting,” Unzen said. east to the 303, Huggins said: “This Members of the group who met at the She said the neighbors are planning area here is a Love’s Travel Center. church last week said they are not op- to wear red to show their protest and .. We haven’t said the name but now posed to development, which they say speak out at the March 5 Planning they’ve said they’re ready to announce. is inevitable in the area. Commission meeting. A Love’s Travel Center is going here.” They just don’t want what they hear Standing next to Cora, her fidgeting The group protesting the truck stop is roaring their way. 9-year-old daughter, Jennifer Bloomber was told a development plan would “I’d welcome anything other than a emphasized she and her neighbors are be presented at a March 5 Planning truck stop,” said C.J. Unzen, of Litch- not giving up without a fight: Commission meeting. Representatives field Park. “Our quality of life is more important from the city confirmed the land develBob Tevault, of Waddell, pointed than their truck stop.” “Truck stops are not good neighbors…. An average truck stop will pump at least 50,000 gallons of diesel per day. The average fill up for a truck is around 100 gallons so that means 500 trucks coming in each day just to fill up. This does not count food stops, restroom breaks, or staying the night, which will be several 100 more trucks parked and idling every night of the week. “Trucks get lost, try to take short cuts and we live in a rural area with old narrow two lane roads that have no sidewalks, curbs, etc. There will be trucks everywhere, every day, at all hours.”

“I understand the need for truck stops. But we, as everyone else in the area moved here to be away from this type of thing. And for Glendale to think it is OK to put this on us, with no input is ridiculous! They are obviously only in it for the tax revenue! It won’t affect them as they sleep in their homes 20 miles away from the fumes and noise of the idling trucks, the extra traffic and the crime that comes with it. The city of Glendale has a long history of bad decisions that negatively affect the population, but not them!” “My daughter goes to Canyon View High School and we are at Cotton (Lane) and Bethany Home every weekday. Our family and friends will use Bethany Home and the 303 to

get to our house. I do not want them to have to drive past a truck stop to get to our house.” “I am fearful of the extra large truck traffic, drug dealings, night walkers and prostitutes it will bring to our neighborhood like other truck stop areas.” “The annexation up for vote (Jan. 14) passed (Item 24). They denied anything about a Love’s and any zoning in progress, interrupted, postponed, recessed, cut off one of our homeowners brave enough to speak, nearly ignored other homeowners who raised their hands to speak and repeatedly told the audience they ‘were not even going to talk about the items on the agenda tonight’ so we could all go home.”

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“This historic day is one our entire Nation has been looking forward to for many years,” said Ned Norris, Jr, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation. “We are creating a brighter future for the Tohono O’odham, the West Valley and Arizona. The Nation is grateful for the incredible support the project has received from the community, and we will continue working with our partners to create even greater opportunity for us all.” Snug between Glendale (it uses a Glendale address) and Peoria, the 1.2-million-square-foot facility is located on 54 acres of reservation land at 9431 W. Northern Avenue. Others from the Tohono O’odham Nation spoke after a flag presentation and a traditional blessing prayer was presented to the crowd and the workers at the casino. “We’re so excited to welcome our guests to this fantastic new facility. Our construction team and all of our team members have done great work preparing for this evening, and we invite everyone to visit this beautiful

Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and TOGE cut a ceremonial ribbon to commemorate the opening of Desert Diamond Casino West Valley on Feb. 19. (Glendale Star photo by Eric Newman)

new casino. From exciting games to great food, we have everything you need for an unforgettable experience,” said Rudy Prieto, Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise CEO. Thursday afternoon, the massive gaming house was again buzzing with activity. There were lines for some slot machines and nearly all the 48

blackjack tables were filled. The poker room was only about half-filled, with some of the tables empty. Two musicians provided background music at each end of the casino, which is large enough the music didn’t overlap. Compared to the modest but functional temporary casino, the perma-

February 27, 2020 nent Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is a glammy leap forward. Unassuming from the outside, the inside of the casino offers a full-scale sensory stimulation, with flashing lights and a cacophony of slot-machine sounds. It could be said the Tohono O’odham Nation is $400 million in the hole, as this is the casino construction cost. But the odds say the Nation will be raking in winnings at the new place. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced last week the state’s 24 casinos Class III made $29 million in contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. This amount, which is 1 to 8% of gross gaming revenues, is an 8% increase compared to same quarter of the previous year. This was the 11th consecutive quarterly increase, said Ted Vogt, director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. The Arizona Benefits Fund goes to education, emergency services, tourism, wildlife conservation and problem gambling funds. Eric Newman contributed to this story.

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‘Monster star’ Lesko ﬁres up crowd at Trump rally

Debbie Lesko and her grandson joined President Donald Trump on stage at a Phoenix rally last week. (Photo courtesy Debbie Lesko)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Before President Donald Trump gave a speech at a Phoneix rally last week, Rep. Debbie Lesko of District 8 warmed up Trump supporters. She had stinging criticisms of Democrats. “They are trying to take away your vote through an impeachment. They are trying to take away your guns. They are trying to take away your money with higher taxes. They’re trying to take away your health insurance. And they’re even trying to take away the lives of unborn babies,” Lesko said to the crowd, which groaned in response. “And take away the lives of babies that are born alive. And I watched my fellow Democrats, and you know what they’re for? They’re for sanctuary cities. They’re for giving free healthcare for illegals. They’re for opening the borders. And in sharp contrast, President Trump is securing our borders,” Lesko said, drawing big applause. “He’s strengthening the military. He’s

growing the economy. And he’s keeping America safe.” She not only urged the crowd to vote for the president, she suggested naming a street after Trump, again drawing cheers. “We cannot let the Democrats take over control of our country,” she warned. “Keep up the hard work,” Lesko concluded. “This is going to be a battle, but we are going to win.” Lesko has been a loyal defender of Trump for months. In a Feb. 8 tweet, the president returned the favor: “Total and complete Endorsement for Debbie Lesko!” At last week’s rally, after giving a speech, Trump called Lesko to join him on stage, calling her “a monster star” for facing up to Democrats in Washington D.C. Carrying her grandson, Lesko joined Trump on stage. “He’ll be running some day,” Trump quipped.

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Envision Solar launched a solar-powered charging station for electric vehicles in Glendale last week. According to a press release, the company manufactured, transported and deployed an EV ARC unit for Glendale within nine days of receiving the order. “Envision promised delivery within 90 days. I was pleasantly surprised they delivered our new EV ARC solar charging station so quickly,” said Montana Slack, Fleet Management superintendent at the city of Glendale, Arizona. “Only nine days after placing the order, we have an operational EV charging station exactly where we want it. Our grid-tied chargers take about 9 months to install.” Slack said solar-powered station “is front and center at our Glendale Public Library so the public and city employees have ready access to 100% renew-

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A new multi-agency public safety video focuses on the public safety message, “If You See Something, Say Something.” The 3-minute video encourages citizens to be watchful and report suspicious behavior and features law enforcement chiefs up and down the West Valley. In tag-team fashion, they deliver snippets of information. “In the wake of tragic accidents throughout our nation,” Jimmy Rodgriguez, acting chief of the Goodyear Police Department, says, kicking off the fast-cut video. “Law enforcement agencies throughout our country have seen an increase in the number of threats targeting schools, places of worship and large events,” continues Art Miller, chief of the Peoria Police Department. While the majority of odd activities post no real threat, “It’s impossible to know without a thorough investiga-

Police chiefs Jimmy Rodgriguez (Goodyear), Larry Hall (Buckeye), Chris Briggs (Glendale) and Art Miller (Peoria) are featured in a new “See Something, Say Something” video. (File photos)

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State bill might keep cities, Infant pulled from pool schools from banning guns in critical condition BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

State lawmakers voted last week to create a financial disincentive for state and local governments – and even schools – to try to keep weapons off their property. SB 1664, approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 4-3 party-line vote, says anyone who is injured while in a government-created “gun-free zone’’ can sue the agency for any damages. All the victim needs to show is a reasonable person would believe the injury would not have occurred if the victim had been allowed to keep a weapon to defend himself or herself. Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, who is sponsoring SB 1664, said the law is justified. “If a government entity creates gunfree zones which prohibit a law-abiding citizen from defending themselves and if harm comes to them because of this policy, then the government entity will be held liable for the damages,’’ he said. “So, the point is, if you’re going to have a policy like this you protect the citizen or allow them to protect themselves, or there will be consequences.’’ Stephanie Richardson, a volunteer with Moms Demanding Action, a group seeking new gun regulations, told lawmakers approving this measure sends the wrong message. “This bill would have a chilling effect on government entities choosing to exercise their authority to take the steps they feel are necessary to keep their citizens safe,’’ she said. And Howard Neiberg, another member of the same organization, said this measure would work against public safety. “Allowing guns in places has already been proven to be a heightened risk of safety, putting Arizona families and communities at risk,’’ he said. Gowan said the goal of his bill actually is just the reverse. The problem with the current law, Gowan said, is it allows government agencies to put up signs declaring the buildings and the surrounding areas to be gun-free zones. “Criminals don’t care about law,’’ he said.

“They don’t say, ‘Oh, there’s a sticker on the wall here saying no guns so I’d better not bring a gun in,’’ Gowan continued. “What you’re saying is the law-abiding citizen who sees this, they’re not going to take it in.’’ The result, he said, is the unarmed person is left defenseless because of the policy. Gowan said he’s not concerned his legislation will result in – and potentially encourage – people who go into schools to bring their weapons with them and not leave them in their vehicles. “What I’m concerned with is anybody who is a law-abiding citizen is protected, at all times,’’ he said. “That’s the issue.’’ Merissa Hamilton told lawmakers, as a survivor of domestic violence, she has to carry a gun to protect herself. Only thing is, Hamilton said, is she was working for a member of the Phoenix City Council. And the building has a no-guns policy. She described an incident with a homeless person who was “acting erratic and having a mental health crisis and attacked me several times.’’ “There was no one there to protect me and I had to wait for police to arrive, cowering once again in fear and having to relive the violence that happened to me prior,’’ Hamilton said. “Being able to carry a gun saves my life,’’ she said. “And if government is going to prohibit it then they should have to be responsible for keeping me safe.’’ Roxanne Pitones, lobbyist for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, told lawmakers one problem with the measure is it makes local governments “strictly liable’’ for any injury occurring to anyone in a public building. She said it goes far beyond existing laws allowing people who believe they were injured to sue, but with a requirement to prove in court the injury was caused at least in part by the government agency’s negligence. This did not bother Sen. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert. He said cities are still entitled to due process, even with strict liability. It now goes to the full Senate.

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The Trump administration took another step toward expediting construction of a border wall, announcing it is waiving federal contracting regulations to fast track construction in four states, including Arizona. The targeted regulations, dealing with contracting, pricing and wage regulations, need to be waived “to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads” to stop drugs at the border, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said in a notice set to be published in the Federal Register. A Department of Homeland Security statement said the agency will “waive procurement regulations in six high-traffic border sectors to build an additional 177 miles of new border wall system.” The waivers will affect six areas, including projects in Yuma and Tucson. “The United States remains in a border emergency,” DHS spokeswoman Heather Swift said in the statement, adding that the department is “building more wall, faster than ever before.” This announcement comes just weeks after the agency was criticized for blasting sections of border without consulting local tribes about culturally significant sites. Critics say the administration invoked Section 102 of immigration law to waive more than 40 federal regulations in pursuit of border wall construction

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David Bier, an immigration policy analyst for the Cato Institute, said Wolf’s announcement does not provide sufficient explanation – or any at all – as to how these latest waivers will help speed up border wall construction. “They say there’s an urgent need,” Bier said. “But they don’t say taking this action will, therefore, allow us to build the border wall in three months instead of nine months or 12 months or whatever the case might be. So they really don’t do a good job of justifying it.” Two pages of the nine-page document are dedicated to a listing of the amounts of drugs that were seized and the number of border crosser apprehended in the various southern border sectors in fiscal 2019. That included 131,000 migrants in the Yuma and Tucson sectors, where 62,000 pounds of marijuana and 3,886 pounds of methamphetamines were

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As a long-time downtown Glendale business and property owner, civic leader, former city of Glendale vice mayor, and proud Glendale champion, I have lived through the transformations our entire community has gone through. And I will be the first to say change is never easy but it is essential to our sustainability as a city. The world around us is constantly on the move, and in order to move with it, we have to be open to the change inevitable and able to adapt both as residents and business owners. When you run your own business, you have to admit you don’t know everything, and it is vital to know when it’s time to turn to the experts. In my role as Downtown Glendale’s Strategic Leadership Advisory Group chair of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, I feel the same responsibility to always be seeking experience, knowledge and expertise from beyond our locale, to

ensure we are best prepared to seize our opportunity. At the monthly Downtown Merchant and Stakeholder meeting held at Off the Cuff, on Jan. 21, we were incredibly privileged to be joined by three experts who were eager to share what they see as Downtown Glendale’s opportunity. And while I was pleased to see the room full for this invaluable exchange of knowledge, the conversation was far too important not to share with the greater Glendale community. The esteemed panel of redevelopment experts included: • Amy Malloy, managing principal of Evolve Ventures, with over 13 years in commercial real estate, managing retail development and redevelopment projects throughout the southwest, including Scottsdale Fashion Square, Kierland Commons, Biltmore Fashion Park and Arrowhead Towne Center. • John Crow, the CEO of Centurion

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Grow the Experience Market. We can’t be everything to everyone, so it’s important to identify the target customers that will financially support Downtown Glendale’s economic health. The panelists all identified the shift in retail consumption and pointed to the “experience market in which retailers focus on creating interactive experiences for their customers. The panelists specifically mentioned downtown’s existing global restaurant offerings and suggested strategic events to highlight these unique spots as an experience. With the strong emphasis on attracting density, the panel also agreed downtown’s existing inventory of retail space is at capacity, and the focus should be on ensuring the retail offerings meet the target customers. City Investment. The panel was not shy to share their opinions on the role the city plays in spurring redevelopment. Included in the panelists’ suggestions for the city were purchasing property in downtown to drive adaptive reuse, establishing regulatory programs as incentives to minimize development barriers and commit resources to maintain a clean, safe downtown. Absentee Owners Overshadow Good Bones. In response to the hurdles and assets question, the panel agreed Downtown Glendale’s asset is inarguably our great bones - a built environment and building stock that is authentic, and highly sought-after. Yet, one of our greatest hurdles continues to be

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As the West Valley stands at the beginning of the spring home-buying season, the inventory of available houses is continuing to dwindle, according to the website closely analyzing the metro Phoenix housing market. “The current situation is even more remarkable than last month,” the Cromford Report said last week, reporting active listings in February totaled less than 12,000 homes – down 35.1 percent from February 2019 and down 1.4 percent from last month. Cromford said its analysis of available housing on the market shows the inventory shortage is particularly severe in Avondale, Glendale and Peo-

ria, though Goodyear and Buckeye are only a little better. “The lack of supply was described as shocking at the start of 2020, so I am starting to run out of adjectives to adequately describe the current state of supply. It is almost (but not quite) unheard of to see supply drop between January 1 and February 1,” it added. In virtually every city in the Valley, the website said, the market continued to increase its favorability toward sellers – at buyers’ expense. Moreover, demand is increasing – a harbinger of even worse news for homebuyers in the coming months, Cromford said. “This is a truly extraordinary state of affairs reﬂecting above-average de-

mand meeting severely restricted supply,” it said, adding “Economics 101 teaches us lower supply and higher demand is a recipe for higher prices. So far, the reaction of pricing has been muted. However, you should not expect it to stay this way. “The spring selling season has just started and by the time we get to June a signiﬁcant upward adjustment in pricing is likely.” Supply of homes between $100,000 and $225,000 has fallen disastrously, according to Cromford’s data, which show declines of well over 40 percent from a year ago. To illustrate the inventory crisis, Cromford picked Chandler, where there are only about 200 active listings.

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Welcome to Glendale, Del Taco. Del Taco Restaurants, the nation’s second-leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, announced last week the opening of its newest Arizona location at 5130 W. Bell Road, Glendale. It’s near 51st Avenue, between the U.S. 101 and SR 51 freeways. “We’ve seen ﬁrsthand how Del Taco’s winning combination of freshly-prepared food served at a tremendous value creates fans and drives trafﬁc,” said Chris Beavor, owner of the new Del Taco franchisee. “Whether guests are craving the Del Taco made with seasoned beef and hand-grated cheddar cheese, or one of our new Beyond Tacos, made with 100% plantbased protein, we look forward to offering the Glendale community an assortment of items sure to satisfy every craving.” Del Taco said it sold 2 million of its meatless tacos made with a plantbased substitute two months after the launch. It was so well-received, the chain rolled out meatless burritos, also made with Beyond Meat, which some say tastes exactly like hamburger. Those who download the Del App, available on the App (iOS) and Google Play (Android) stores will receive a coupon for any taco free. The new Glendale Del Taco restaurant is open from 7 a.m. to midnight daily. •While several businesses have had HOUSING FROM PAGE 14

premium to snap homes off the market in relatively short periods of time. For example, in Glendale ZIP code 85302, 85 homes were sold in the last four months for an average $252,627 with an average length on the market of only 38 days. Nearby Glendale ZIP code 85303, 90 homes took only an average 55 days to

a rough go of it in downtown Glendale, it’s not a one-way exodus. Indeed, Innovative Pianoworks recently opened at 5613 W. Glendale Avenue. Andrea and Tony Smith, longtime Glendale residents have operated Innovative Pianoworks since 1992. The history goes back even farther, according to the company website: “Phil Smith, Tony’s father and the patriarch of the family, began working on pianos out of his garage in 1976 and over the years grew it into a successful business.” After developing the business in the Scottsdale area, the Smiths have come home to Glendale. In addition to piano sales, they also offer piano tuning, restoration, appraisals, and consultations for the latest in integrate piano player technology systems. •The new Ballpark Boulevard was set up to help funnel Spring Training out of Camelback Ranch-Glendale Ballpark … and toward Westgate. Why have baseball fans spend their money in other cities? With this as background, Westgate is doing a ticket stub deal where visitors can bring in their gameday stub and receive discounts at a variety of restaurants, through March 24. Offers include: • Fat Tuesday: 25% off total bill, $1 daiquiris. • Low Key Piano Bar: 20% off food, $1 ﬁshbowls. • McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon: 20 % off total bill. • The Lola: 20% off total bill. That’s just a quick look. Just about every Westgate restaurant is offering specials. For the full list, visit westgateaz.com/baseball/.

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Genesis Higuera of Odyssey Institute (top) holds down Sara Schmoker of Liberty High School while winning the 135-pound girls wrestling state championship match.

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Boys high school wrestling participation numbers are dropping, but girls high school wrestling is booming in Arizona since it became a sanctioned sport two years ago. The Arizona Interscholastic Association, which governs high school sports in the state, added girls wrestling to its list of sanctioned sports for the 201819 school year, and in its second season, the sport’s participation numbers jumped by 44%. It is a growing trend officials expect to continue. “We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two),” said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. “Girls just want the opportunity to participate,” said Elliot Hopkins, the wrestling rules editor and rules interpreter for the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHSS), whose umbrella the AIA and other state organizations fall under. “They don’t want to wrestle boys,” Hopkins said. “Some do, but most of them want to wrestle other girls.” Wrestlers competed over the week-

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end in Prescott Valley at the second allgirls state tournament held at the Findlay Toyota Center, where 10 individual state champions were crowned The field of wrestlers at the event reﬂects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. “We went from five sectional tournaments to eight,” Visser said. “We tried to do it geographically. (We) couldn’t really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.” All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. As the sport grows, there are challenges, but the AIA and its member schools are trying to overcome them to put girls programs on equal footing with boys teams. “The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling,” Visser said. “Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. They have

done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.” The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. So far, the AIA has not scheduled dual meets for girls teams, but it attempts to match up girls teams whenever the competing schools have girls and boys programs. The girls also don’t compete for a team state championship yet, but it is a future goal. Hopkins said the NFHS doesn’t require it. “It’s up to each individual state association,” Hopkins said. “We wouldn’t get involved in that. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.” David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert

Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said it’s something that will get done. “I think in the next two years we will be organizing dual meets for the girls because the teams are going to keep growing and growing,” Gonzalez said. “The individual tournaments, I think eventually they will grow big enough they’re going to have to have their own weekends as well, just like the guys have their own weekends. It’s going to get too big at some point.” As the sport continues to grow, Visser believes there is the potential for a girls team championship within the next five years, but there are hurdles there, too. “The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships – small school and a large school,” Visser said. “What will hold it back is how many participants the small schools can get. They only have a set amount of kids. They don’t have 4,000 kids.” Whether girls wrestling in Arizona remains in one division or expands to two, the sport appears to be positioned for continued growth, giving girls a chance to test their skills on the mat. “You can be coached and taught at the high school level,” Visser said. “It’s not like you have to have a certain skill level. If it’s somebody willing to work, they can learn to do it.”

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Area wrestlers claim championships as winter tournaments are ongoing BY ERIC NEWMAN

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The high school playoffs kick into high gear each February, with state tournaments in a variety of sports. The wrestling state tournament took place the weekend of Feb. 14 in Prescott. Liberty High claimed the lone West Valley team title, winning its second consecutive Division 1 championship. Nine Liberty wrestlers won state titles. In Division 2 wrestling, Raymond S. Kellis, Ironwood, Apollo, Millennium, Sunrise Mountain and Independence high schools cracked to top 20. Division 2 individual top four placers included: • Colby Ryan, Raymond S. Kellis, second place. • Gavin Gonzales, Ironwood, third place. • Troy Ramirez, Sunrise Mountain, third place. • Markell Rivera, Ironwood, second place. • Ty Ryan, Raymond S. Kellis, champion. • Jeremiah Voliva, Apollo, third place. • Jasiel Tapia, Independence, champion. Division 3 individual top four placers included: • O’Conner Vega, Peoria, third place. • Isaac Castro, Peoria, third place. • Armando Valencia, Peoria, second place. • Abraham Rivera, Buckeye Union, third place. • Nick Olson, Deer Valley, third place. • Nate Quinones, Cactus, third place. • Steven Dortch, Thunderbird, second place. • Colton Johnson, Greenway, second place. • Alan Montesinos, Thunderbird, third place. • Gilbert Calderon, Washington, third place. Individual top four placers in girls wrestling: • Emily Porras, Ironwood, champion. • Erica Pastoriza, Raymond S. Kellis, third place. • Sofia Carranza, Desert Edge, third place. • Genesis Higuera, Odyssey Institute, champion. • Olivia Bauer, Ironwood, second place.

• Mia Didur, Centennial, champion. Eight West Valley girls soccer teams reached the state soccer playoffs. In 3A, Trivium Prep lost in the semi-finals. In 5A, Millennium fell to Desert Mountain in the quarterfinal round. In a tight first-round match, Millennium edged Verrado. Sunrise Mountain lost to Desert Mountain in the first round. Thunderbird was knocked out in the first round in 4A competition. In 6A, Liberty lost its first-round match, as did Sandra Day O’Connor. In boys soccer, Odyssey Institute made it to the second round of 3A before falling. Washington advanced to the 4A soccer championship, scheduled for Tuesday night, Feb. 25. Ironwood and Sunrise Mountain advanced to the 5A semifinal roundbefore losing. Independence, Verrado and Raymond S. Kellis fell in early rounds of the 5A state tournament. Tolleson Union, Sandra Day O’Connor and Copper Canyon made it to the 6A tournament, but lost early-round matches. Multiple girls basketball teams qualified for the state tournament. In 4A, Buckeye Union knocked out Deer Valley in the first round but lost in the second. Greenway, Desert Edge, Moon Valley and Estrella Foothills fell in the first round. The Millennium girls blew out their first two opponents to cruise to the Wednesday, Feb. 26, semifinal round. Sunrise Mountain landed in the other semifinal. Verrado was upset in the first round. In the 4A boys basketball tournament, top-seeded Peoria took down Deer Valley in the quarterfinal round to make a Feb. 25 semifinal game against St. Mary’s. Deer Valley edged Desert Edge in the first round. Thunderbird also fell in the first round. Millennium’s hopes for a boys-girls double title are alive, as the boys cruised to a Thursday, Feb. 27, quarterfinal game against South Mountain. Sunnyslope and Ironwood have a showdown in the other semifinal. Sunrise Mountain, Centennial and Apollo lost in first-round games. La Joya Community made the boys 6A tournament but fell in the first round.

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Less than an hour before MLB commissioner Rob Manfred took the podium Tuesday and addressed the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, four-time NBA MVP LeBron James tweeted his displeasure on the subject, saying if it happened in his league, his emotions would be “irate” and “uncontrollable.” The moment symbolized the enormity of the story, one igniting the largest outrage of any baseball scandal in recent years. Much of this can be attributed to how today’s world has become more advanced, Manfred said. “I think part of it is the way society has evolved,” Manfred said when asked to compare it to the Black Sox scandal. “It’s a very different world than 1919.” As a result of MLB’s findings, the Astros gave up their first- and second-round picks for 2020 and 2021, and also surrendered $5 million. Additionally, general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch both lost their

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the quick spread of communication has changed how people react to scandals. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News)

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“When something of this magnitude, especially when it affects a championship, it carries a lot more weight and people are a lot more in tune to it.” The attention to the storyline is understandable – athletes, politicians and celebrities have all shared their opinions on this scandal. But some argue baseball’s other scandals may have received as much outcry had they occurred in an era when social media and other technologies existed. “I’m guessing if you went back to the Black Sox, there wasn’t social media then,” Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said. “There’s a lot more

outlets to vent, whether it’s frustrations or opinions.” Although Klein understands the notoriety of the Astros’ violations, he cites government intervention when comparing them to the steroid era. “You had congressional hearings and players being brought forward to testify in front of Congress,” Klein said. “This was a pretty big deal. I’m not sure the response is much bigger.” Whether sign stealing has garnered the most negative reaction of all time doesn’t really matter. It has become a public issue and attracted wide-ranging reactions, from players to even non-sports fans. One of the game’s biggest stars, Mike Trout, doesn’t say much very often. But the soft-spoken Los Angeles Angels outfielder didn’t hold back when asked about the Astros’ scandal. “I lost respect for some guys,” Trout

told reporters Monday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. “I don’t agree with the punishments, the players not getting anything.” Many people say they have lost trust in the Astros and, subsequently, Major League Baseball. Unlike other past scandals throughout baseball’s history, Francona doesn’t see future generations sentimentalizing about this incident. “I don’t think someday you’re going to hear people romanticizing it,” Francona said. “It’s probably the difference. This seems like it kind of crossed a line a little bit.” The severity of the Astros’ sanctions has resulted in a gnarly black eye. Manfred knows it’s up to him to stop the bruising. “I do think on a go-forward basis it’s important for us to establish player accountability on these issues,” Manfred said. “The agreement I made, I intend to live up to. Whether there’s going to be immunity in cases going forward, given the player reaction to this issue, I think I would have to think long and hard about that.”

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42nd Annual Dollhouse Miniature Show and Sale

There will be a free childrens make and take workshop at the Annual Dollhouse Show, 4701 West Thunderbird Road. The show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all beneﬁts will go to the Children’s First Academy. Price: $2-$8. For more information, visit phoenixminiatures.com.

Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival

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

Pizza and Pint Run

Tortoise & Hare Sports, 17570 N. 75th Avenue #605, Glendale, will be hosting a pizza and pint run from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and runners of all abilities are welcome. The course is a 1 mile or 3-mile loop around the local neighborhood. Free. For more information, call 623-792-7900 or visit tortoiseandharesports.com.

Live at the Library

Come to the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, to watch a live performance by Driftwood Quintet. The performance is funded by the City of Glendale’s Performing Arts Partnership Program and will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s Auditorium. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3573.

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.

Friday

DJ Orlando

Stop by Desert Rose Pizza and Gastropub, 6729 N. 57th Drive B for a night of music, socializing and dancing. Come by from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. For more information, visit desertrosepizzaandgastropub.com.

Food Truck Friday

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.

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.

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 623-9303600 or 623-930-3446.

Saturday

Arizona Coyotes vs Buffalo Sabres

Enjoy a night of hockey at 6 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the Buffalo Sabres. Price: $20-120. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Travelers

Travelers will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. Stop by and enjoy some multicultural music. Free. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit travelerworldmusic.com.

Greg Freiler

Off The Cuff, 5819 West Glendale Avenue, will host comedian Greg Freiler at 7 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a night of laughs. Price: $14. For more information visit offthecuffglendale.com.

The annual Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival will take place at The Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, and the Historic Sahuaro Ranch, 9802 N. 59 Avenue from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The festival will include music, history and culture. Price: Free. For more information, call 623-930-3573.

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tropub, 6729 N. 57th Drive B for a night of free poker. Come by from 7 to 9 p.m. to meet people, play and have fun. Free. For more information, visit desertrosepizzaandgastropub.com.

Teen Library Council

Come to the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, to participate and work to make the library a better place for teens. Come prepared to help select materials for the teen library collection and plan new library events from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 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 20-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.

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.

Free Yoga

Meet at Tortoise and Hare Sports, 17570 N. 75th Avenue, Suite 605, for a morning of yoga. All ability levels are welcome. Participants should meet at 10 a.m. Free. For more information, call 623-792-7900 or visit tortiseandharesports.com.

Make and Take Teens: Rainbow Scratch Bookmarks

Drop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, at anytime in the month of March to make rainbow bookmarks. The craft will be available to all teens in the Teen Zone. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3600.

42nd Annual Dollhouse Miniature Show and Sale

There will be a free childrens make and take workshop at the Annual Dollhouse Show, 4701 West Thunderbird Road. The show will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all beneﬁts will go to the Children’s First Academy. Price: $2-$8. For more information, visit phoenixminiatures.com.

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Tuesday

The Next Band Jam

Stop by Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill, 6070 W. Bell Road, for musical entertainment every Tuesday night. All musicians and singers are welcome to participate in an open jam starting at 7 p.m. A PA system will be provided. For more information, call 602-547-9366 or visit tailgatersaz.com.

Fitness in the District

Come to the WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, for a free ﬁtness series. All ages are welcome to participate, in some of the latest workout trends from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Make sure to bring a workout mat. Free. For more information, visit westgateaz.com/ﬁtness.

Matinee Movies

Come watch a teen-friendly movie at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. The movie will show from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room. This week’s movie is Hidden Figures. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3446.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Stop by Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, for a 15-minute 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 Creative Space area of the library from 4 to 6 p.m. Free. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

Pokemon League

Wednesday

Spring Music Concert

Copper Canyon High School, 9126 West Camelback Road, invites people to come watch their 2020 Spring Musical Concert. The concert will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. and include choir, piano and guitar. Price: $5. For more information, visit coppercanyon.tuhsd.org.

Lego Club

Participate in a lego activity at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids ages 7-13 are invited to build, imagine and make friends. Free. Registration is required. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

Pokemon fans ages 7 to 12 are invited to drop by Velma Teahue Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for a Pokemon tournament. The event will begin at 6:30 and include prizes. Participants are to meet in the meeting room. Registration is currently not required. For more information, call 623-930-3437.

Paws to Read with Zoey

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

Wild Wednesday: Lego Mania

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 build with legos in the library’s Storytime Room from 4 to 5 p.m. The program is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-serve. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3537.

Foothills Coffeehouse

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, will have live acoustic music performed by locals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This month’s music includes bluegrass music with a twist. Free. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

American Veterans Traveling Tribute

Visit the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive at 12 p.m. to honor those who have fought in the Vietnam War. There will be a Vietnam Wall replica available to view. Free. For more information, visit Statefarmstadium. com.

Bluegrass Jam

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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.

Josh Sneed

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 623-8259257.

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 623-930-3600.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, will host comedian Josh Sneed at 7 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a night of laughs. Price: $20. For more information visit stircrazycomedyclub. com.

Thursday

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Blake Shelton

Enjoy a night of country music at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. Artist Blake Shelton will be performing live at 7 p.m. For more information, visit gilariverarena. com.

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Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show

Stop by the University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, to learn new skills about landscaping and meet professionals starting at 10 a.m. Free. For more information, visit Statefarmstadium.com.

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Dressed to impress, more than 300 socialites, entertainment enthusiasts and community stakeholders will flock to the heart of West Valley’s culture district to show support for an art form standing the test of time – theatre. The Arizona Broadway Theatre, dubbed the highest-attended yearround live theatre in greater Phoenix, will be hosting the seventh annual Broadway Ball on Saturday, Feb. 29, to raise funds for its varying artistic, educational and charitable programs. The crowd-drawing soirée, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, promises a night of fine dining, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, a wine pull and gift card giveaways. Susan Casper, co-host of ABC15’s morning show “Sonoran Living,” will host the show. “The intention is for people to attend an event that is special,” said Director of Marketing and Development Brad York. “The idea is to create a theatrical

Susan Casper, co-host of ABC15’s morning show “Sonoran Living,” will host the Broadway Ball. (Photo courtesy ABC 15)

and exciting aesthetic for the individuals.” “Guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne as they enter and we’ll have a live jazz pianist in our lobby,” he continued.

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Musical version of Stephen King novel hits Glendale BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale’s under-the-radar theater celebrated Valentine’s Day by opening the musical adaptation Stephen King’s bestselling novel “Carrie.” While the musical itself was a Broadway flop, it quickly became a true cult favorite and is now on stage at Brelby Theatre Company in Glendale. Carrie White is a misfit and an outcast at her high school. She’s constantly bullied by the popular crowd and is in general just invisible to other students. Her home life isn’t any better where she is constantly helicoptered

by her over-protective mother. Things look low for Carrie until she realizes she has a special secret power she’s not afraid to use. “Carrie the Musical” is the debut musical for many of its cast members, like lead actor Alixandra Giordano, who plays Carrie in the musical. “Carrie the Musical” plays at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $25 for students and seniors. For more information, visit brelby.com.

show,” says York, with sit-down table service and select menu items tailored by Chef Eric Smith. The Ball’s dining will begin at 7 p.m. with an “elegant” three-course meal prepared by the theatre’s culinary team. Guests will be treated to performances from ABT’s Mainstage shows, including La Cage aux Folles and Chicago, and its teen performance troupe, HyRev. The talented teens have performed at valley-wide venues, such as the State Fair of Arizona, and out-of-state locations, like Los Angeles. “They work Monday nights with our team instructors to become the best triple threats – a person who is an actor, Alixandra Giordano stars as Carrie White in the musical version of Stephen King’s bestseller. (Photo courtesy Brelby Theatre)

singer and dancer,” said York. Highlight videos will also feature several ABT alumni who are currently traveling on national Broadway tours or working in the entertainment industry, as well as other local artists with prior connections to the theatre. “This is an opportunity for them to talk about their ABT story and how their time with us, either on stage or behind the scenes, has had an impact on their career opportunities,” York said.

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From a European river cruise to sporting packages, this year’s auction items are a steal, says the director. Viking Cruises, a global cruise line providing river and ocean cruises, is offering an eight-day Rhine River cruise for a date to be determined. Another popular item is a summer Sedona getaway complete with a twonight stay in a luxurious Airbnb and a $300 uptown dining package. The bundle also includes a free trolSEE BALL PAGE 23

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ley tour of the city and Oak Creek Canyon. But that’s not all. Sports fans can bank on a Phoenix Suns package for four, counting tickets, food, drinks and parking. “The encore room is open to silent auction items where people can peruse different sporting events, special gift packages and baskets,” said York. “Our Broadway Ball community does a great job of collecting a number of items people can bid on and all proceeds go to the nonprofit,” he added. For a small up-charge of $35, guests can delve into an all-new Champagne and Whiskey Experience. ABT will gift its participants with specially-crafted champagne or whiskey glasses featuring ABT logos can be used throughout the night.

Theatre as education

Since 2005, ABT has garnered a national reputation for drawing top talent. It holds bi-annual auditions in New York City as well as regular local auditions in Arizona – casting highend actors, singers and dancers for the theatre’s eight Mainstage musical productions. Now, it’s considered an all-in-one entertainment experience, according to its website, and is dedicated to not only providing quality Broadway-style productions but also to inspiring young talent to have a voice and space to learn. All proceeds from the Broadway Ball will go toward ABT’s Academy for Young Performers, HyRev and other artistic costs – such as set and costume designs and actor salaries. “We have some amazing kids,” said York. “When they’re on-stage and perform – the energy and impact is just overwhelming.” “We’ve talked about what the purpose of this program is, and it’s not necessarily to find the next Broadway star, it’s to raise good human beings,” he continued.

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When children have the opportunity to perform in theatre productions or help out behind-the-scenes, York explains, it stimulates the creative side of the brain and provides a balance in students’ patterns of study. It also inspires positive outcomes in real-life situations. “Kids through the program can work on group activities and learning skills such as problem-solving,” said York. “If you look at education as a whole, studies have found involvement in the arts and such play a role in a child’s ability to learn reading, writing and arithmetic,” he continued. Adding, “We’re not just raising the Broadway stars of tomorrow, but stars in any field of study.” ABT is focusing on funding two key programs geared toward its youth performers. The first is a five-week summer camp pairing children, ranging from seven to 18, with teaching artists. The students then participate in a themed-show at the end of the camp. “The kids get to play all the roles and on the Saturday of that week, parents, friends and family members are invited to attend the performance,” he said. HyRev is also a point of pride, said York. The group is broken down into two performance troupes, HyperToneZ, advanced, and Sonic Revolution, elite. Both consist of teens with previous music theatre, dance or show choir experience interested in pursuing musical theatre at the collegiate level or beyond. ABT is currently seeking sponsors to help defray the costs of the Ball, says York. Portions of sponsorships are tax-deductible and range from $1,000 to $25,000. Those wishing to support can contact Sally Jane Kerschen-Sheppard at sallyjane@azbroadway.org. Tickets for the black-tie affair are $175 per person and can be purchased online at azbroadway.org.

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Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival this weekend BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The 31st annual Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival blends music, storytelling and history this weekend. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 1. The event celebrates traditional Arizona music and culture through experiential learning, performances and workshops. Drawing from a rich heritage of ranching, railroading and mining, the Folk and Heritage Festival allows attendees to experience the unique diversity of the Southwest. The festival takes place at Historic Sahuaro Ranch at 9802 N. 59th Avenue and the adjacent Main Library at 5959 W. Brown Street. The free event features more than 400 performers on five stages of folk and bluegrass music, along with live cowboy poetry and authentic storytelling throughout the weekend. In addition, workshop areas will invite attendees to learn to play spoons, saws, ukuleles, harmonicas, swing guitar, pen-

The Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival features music and storytelling. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)

nywhistle, jug band, skiffle music, autoharps and more. Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s Official State Historian, will open the festival on Saturday morning. He and others will present workshops with stories and songs celebrating the state’s history. Other activities will include site tours of the Historic Sahuaro Ranch property,

workshops, and musician jam sessions. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Some seating is available, however, attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. A returning favorite to the festival this year will be the Bookmans Musical In-

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• Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms occur when the electrical impulses in the heart are not working correctly. Common symptoms may include fluttering in the chest, sweating, fatigue, and dizziness. The traditional risk factors for heart disease – such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity – affect women and men equally. Making healthy lifestyle choices can make a world of difference. Stay active, try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Follow a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid fast or processed food, maintain a healthy weight, try to manage your stress, quit smoking and get your regular health physicals. The good news is there are many new treatment options for heart disease not only allowing patients to live longer but also improve their quality of life. Abrazo Health offers the AngioScreen heart attack and stroke risk assessment program in Maricopa County.

strument “Petting Zoo,” a noisy and fun experience for all ages. From percussion to string instruments, Bookmans provides a space where kids can experiment with multiple instruments in a relaxed environment, designed to foster music appreciation for all through this hand-on activity. All Bookmans locations buy, sell, and trade new and used musical instruments. A new addition is a plein air painting competition on Saturday. Entrants 18 and older must register on Saturday, between 8 and 10 a.m. with submissions due by 3 p.m. The Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival is produced by the city of Glendale Public Facilities, Recreation and Special Events Department and sponsored by Bookman’s, Shade’n Net, Knights of Columbus Council 3855, the Glendale Public Art Program and the Glendale Ambassadors. For more information about times and a complete listing of the performers, workshops and activities, visit glendaleaz.com/ events or call 623-930- 2299.

It’s time to love your heart all year ’round BY KATRINA OSTWALD Glendale Star Guest Writer

Hearts are front and center during February. It’s national Heart Month as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. With all the talk of hearts, it’s a good time to remember while heart disease is still the number one killer of men and women, it can be managed, and in some cases, prevented altogether. The heart is a muscular organ vital in pumping oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body. When the heart cannot perform this function properly people may begin experiencing a variety of symptoms. What does the term “Heart Disease” really mean, are you at risk, and how can you help prevent it? The most common forms of heart disease are Heart failure (HF), heart valve disease, coronary artery disease (CAD) and arrhythmias. • Heart failure (HF) is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. People may experience shortness of breath with activity,

This portable screening is available for employer and community health fairs and screening events are scheduled monthly in Abrazo hospitals across the Valley. The low-cost screening can help identify potential circulatory problems such as peripheral artery disease (PAD), a narrowing of arteries leading to coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke. A nurse provides a brief consultation to explain the results, which participants are encouraged to share with their physician. Having even one of the risk factors for heart disease can be dangerous. Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re experiencing symptoms seemingly life-threatening. Being proactive about your health can help you enjoy time with your Valentine year after year. Katrina Ostwald BSN, RN is structural heart nurse navigator at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, 18701 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale,. For more information on cardiovascular services at Abrazo hospitals, visit AbrazoHealth.com.

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Don’t be P.O.O.R. because you missed an opportunity Last week we started a two-part series on the Principle of Recognition. This article is the second installment of the series. The Principle of Recognition is stated in the following way. Whatever you don’t recognize, you don’t appreciate. Whatever you don’t appreciate, you don’t celebrate. What you don’t celebrate may eventually exit your life. In other words, many of us have seldom seen an opportunity until it had ceased to be one. Why? We saw it but didn’t see it. We had sight, but we didn’t have insight. Do you know what one deﬁnition of P.O.O.R. is? Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly. In other words, when opportunity wants to dance with you, you had better be on the dance ﬂoor. Some of us reading this article will see The Principle of Recognition by the light of reve-

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lation; others of us will just see the light when they open the refrigerator door in the middle of the night. (Sometimes I do both!). Here’s a true example of a large company who probably wished they recognized an opportunity when they were presented with one. Guess what big company felt like “choking on its own chocolate” after choosing not to feature one of its products in the 1982 blockbuster ﬁlm “E.T.”? If

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erything. Here’s more insight on recognition. #1. Spiritual leaders like the Pharisees in the Bible didn’t recognize the divinity of Jesus. The lack of recognition cost them eternity, miracles and the joy of His presence. Jesus wept over it. “...He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes. For the days shall come upon you when your enemies surround you…because you did not RECOGNIZE the time of your visitation.’” It’s scary, isn’t it? Even the educated and knowledgeable miss what God is trying to make them aware of. Remember what Jesus said to his disciples, “Having eyes, see ye not? And having ears, hear ye not? And do ye not remember?” (Mark 8:18) #2. The Principle of Recognition can turn a lifetime of failure into success. An excellent example is one of the thieves hanging next to Jesus at the crucifixion. The first, who did not recognize Jesus as the Son of God cursed and was lost for eternity. But, the second, recognized Christ and begging for forgiveness, and received it. (See Luke 23:42,43) Do you see this? Two people, same culture, same background, the same situation, can look at something or someone and have completely different observations and outcomes. As I said before, there could be something or someone you are not seeing, and it could be costing you dearly as in the case of the first thief. Don’t miss this life lifting principle. Don’t be the first thief. Be like Peter. Peter stepped out of a boat filled with fear into an ocean of possibility. Why? He recognized Jesus. I hope you do 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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Whoopi Goldberg movie-turnedplay comes to Sunrise Mountain BY EMMA RICHBURG Glendale Star Staff Writer

Sunrise Mountain High School students are staging “The Sister Act.” Students will perform at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28 and March 4 through 6 at the Sunrise Mountain Auditorium. The play is a remake of a Whoopi Goldberg movie with some changes made to the original plot. The action takes place in Philadelphia in 1970. The protagonist, Delores, is placed in witness protection in a convent after a series of traumatizing events. “It is about her and her identity. Through the process, she identiﬁes and learns what love is like and what hope

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PUSD parent survey deadline approaching BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Peoria Unified School District is having its annual Parent Satisfaction and Engagement Survey. “The Governing Board, district administrative staff, and local school officials of the Peoria Unified School District believe parental input to the educational process is critically important,” according to the district website. “If you have children at multiple schools, we invite you to take the survey for each school or for any of your choosing.” The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The deadline for participation is Saturday, Feb. 29. Information submitted is confidential, according to PUSD. Categories include communication,

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name ARIZONA PRODUCE GROUP LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5405 W Maldonado Rd, LAVEEN, MD, 85339 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Kusum Behari 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: Marnie Dawn Tave, Member/Organizer, 4817 E Hillery Dr, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85254 Published Peoria Times, Feb 13, 20, 27, 2020 / 28324

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: NATURALLY RUSTIC CANDLES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 4154 S. 181st Ln., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 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: Heather Racino and Christopher Racino, 4154 S. 181st Ln., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 Published Glendale Star, Feb 13, 20, 27, 2020 / 28191

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: YEE HAUL JUNK REMOVAL LLC II The address of the registered office is: 10610 S 42nd Pl, PHOENIX, AZ, 85044 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Tyler James Cullen SR 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: MANAGER: Tyler James Cullen SR 10610 S 42nd Pl, PHOENIX, AZ, 85044. Published Glendale Star, Feb 27, Mar 5, 12, 2020 / 28544

NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on March 17, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers Building, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to discuss a proposed annexation to the City of Glendale. The area of the proposed annexation is within the area of the map shown below and generally described as: AN-211: A parcel of land which is the north half of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 2 North. Range 1 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona; more particularly described as follows: EXCEPT the following described property; A certain parcel of land known as Well Site 7B located in the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 1 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7; Thence East (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 33.0 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence continuing East on said line a distance of 50.0 feet to a point; Thence South and parallel to the West line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 60.0 feet to a point; Thence West and parallel to the North line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 50.0 feet to a point; Thence North and parallel to the West line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 60.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, as conveyed to ADAMAN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, a corporation, by Deed recorded August 4, 1953 in Docket 1180, Page 528. A certain parcel of land known as Well Site 7D located in the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 1 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7; Thence North (assumed bearing) along the East line of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, a distance of 24.68 feet to a point; Thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes West and parallel to the South line of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 7, a distance of 33.0 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence continuing South 89 degrees 55 minutes West on the same line, a distance of 55.0 feet to a point; Thence North and parallel to the East line of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 50.0 feet to a point; Thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes East and parallel to the South line of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 55.0 feet to a point; Thence South and parallel to the East line of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 7, a distance of 50.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and as set forth in Deed recorded in Docket 1546, Page 441. The area described above encompasses approximately 77.4 acres and includes private property and the dedicated county roads located within the area. A complete description of the property to be annexed, along with a map of the area, can be obtained from the Planning Division, City of Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Staff contact: Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director (Municipal Planning Area).

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 by 5:00pm Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public meeting. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: Glendale Star, February 27, 2020 / 28646

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: A PERFECT SHAVE ICE, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 4802 E. Ray Rd. 2353, PHOENIX, AZ, 85044 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: MEMBER/ Savannah R. Miller, 4802 E. Ray Rd. 23-53, PHOENIX, AZ, 85044 Published: Glendale Star, Feb. 13, 20, 27, 2020 / 28198

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 The Preparation of a Long Form Facilities and Administrative Calculation Rate(s) Proposal, including a Space Study Update and the Subsequent Negotiation of Rates Reference P20DC003 for Northern Arizona University. Offers shall be delivered no later than 2:00 P.M., Arizona Time, March 10, 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, U.S.P.S. Mail, or to Pick-up a copy, contact Northern Arizona University Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management at the above address and phone number. To download a copy from the Internet access https://nau.edu/Contracting-PurchasingServices/Purchasing/NAU-Bid-Board/ The Arizona Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive or declare to waive irregularities in any Offer, or to withhold the award for any reason it shall determine and also reserves the right to hold any or all Offers for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the opening thereof. No Offeror shall withdraw their Offer during this ninety (90) day period. Publish: Glendale Star, Feb 27, 2020 / 28675

SUMMONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR MARION COUNTY Juvenile Department Case No. 19JU07365 PUBLISHED SUMMONS In the Matter of PROMYSE MCCRAE, A Child. TO: Parthenia Jay McCrae IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE the Marion County Juvenile Court located at 2970 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, on the 23rd day of March, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to admit or deny the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM ON THE DATE AND AT THE TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated February 3, 2020. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Maricopa County, Arizona. Date of first publication: February 13, 2020. Date of last publication: February 27, 2020. NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURT-ORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THIS SUMMONS OR ON A FUTURE DATE, and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state's financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Marion County Juvenile Department located at 2970 Center Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, phone number (503) 588-5291, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 6843763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY Brian T. Raymer Senior Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 1162 Court Street NE Salem, OR 97301-4096 Phone: (503) 934-4400 ISSUED this 3rd day of 2/4/20 Issued by: Brian T. Raymer #925431 Senior Assistant Attorney General. Published: Glendale Star, Feb 13, 20, 27, 2020 / 28262

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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 Evaluation and Data Management Services Reference P20GB004 for Northern Arizona University. Offers shall be delivered no later than 2:00 P.M., Arizona Time, March 23, 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, U.S.P.S. Mail, or to Pick-up a copy, contact Northern Arizona University Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management at the above address and phone number. To download a copy from the Internet access https://nau.edu/Contract ing-Purchasing-Services/Purchasing/ NAU-Bid-Board/ The Arizona Board of Regents reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive or declare to waive irregularities in any Offer, or to withhold the award for any reason it shall determine and also reserves the right to hold any or all Offers for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of the opening thereof. No Offeror shall withdraw their Offer during this ninety (90) day period. Publish: Glendale Star, Feb 27, 2020 / 28540

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Nicolas J. Cornelius , Esq. (State Bar No. 014148) THE LAW OFFICE OF NICOLAS J. CORNELIUS, PLLC 702 East Osborn Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85014 (602) 234-8789 nick@klegalaz.com Attorneys for Applicant IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA Case No: PB2019-000027 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION In the Matter of the Estate of: PAUL R. SMITH, II, Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate of PAUL R. SMITH , II, D e c e d e n t h e r e i n , t h a t : T H O M AS ALOYSIUS GEORGE has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate. Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or be forever barred. Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of claim to THOMAS ALOYSIUS GEORGE, care of Nicolas J. Cornelius, The Law Office of Nicolas J. Cornelius, PLLC, 702 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona DATED this 85014 , and to the court. 13th day of February, 2020 THE LAW OFFICE OF NICOLAS J. CORNELIUS, PLLC By: /s/ Nicolas J. Cornelius Nicolas J. Cornelius. Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 5, 2020 / 28539

NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONVEY CITY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PHOENIX FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to convey approximately 4,252 square feet of City owned property to the City of Phoenix for roadway purposes within City of Phoenix jurisdiction for Ballpark Boulevard, west of 107th Avenue at the Bethany Home alignment. Glendale City Council must authorize conveyance by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this conveyance at its next available 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 w e b s i t e A s s e s s o r ’ s (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. Gl-

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CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 19, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear the following: GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT GPA20-03: This is a request by the City of Glendale to amend the General Plan to permit the City of Glendale to consider Major General Plan Amendments at any time as published by a schedule for consideration of these Major General Plan Amendments in the first quarter of each year. Currently, the City of Glendale’s voter adopted General Plan, Envision Glendale 2040, in compliance with State Law, requires that City Council public hearings to consider major map amendments will occur between October 1 and December 31 of the calendar year the application was submitted. The City of Glendale has determined that this text amendment is a Minor Amendment to the General Plan. The exact language of the General Plan Text Amendment has not yet been determined. This Glendale General Plan text amendment will apply city-wide, including the entire Municipal Planning Area. Every city and county in Arizona is required by state law to prepare and maintain a planning document called a general plan. A general plan is general and comprehensive, long-term, a statement of the city’s vision for the future, a guiding document and set of goals and polies to achieve the vision, and an expression of citizen preferences. A general plan is designed to serve as the jurisdiction’s blueprint for future decisions concerning land use and resource conservation. A general plan serves as the official policy statement of the city to guide the development of the community. Staff Contact: Lisa Collins, Interim Development Services Director (623) 930-2800 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=15331 862 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) 930-2808 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: February 27, 2020 The Glendale Star / 28647 CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 19, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear the following: BETHANY 303 PAD REZONING APPLICATION ZON20-02: A request by Michael Buschbacher, on behalf of Hunter Engineering, representing Luke 76 LLC, for approval of a zoning change from RU-42 (Rural-43 / One dwelling unit per acre) to PAD (Planned Area Development). The site is currently subject to annexation from Maricopa County. Approval of the proposal would enable development of approximately 1.25 million square feet of industrial floor space. The site is located at the northeast corner of Sarival Avenue and the West Claremont Street alignment; just west of the existing Yucca District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager. Staff contact: (623) 930-2597. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents

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