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Nestlé USA is looking to construct a beverage factory in Glendale following the city council’s unanimous approval during a March 8 meeting. The food and beverage company invested $675 million in a 143.6-net-acre lot, which will house a 630,000-square-foot facility dedicated to the production of creamers and other products. While addressing consumer demands and establishing a greater presence in the western United States, this Nestlé location will also generate local economic growth and introduce new jobs into the West Valley.
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“We are honored to welcome the largest food and beverage company to Glendale’s New Frontier,” Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers said in a statement. “Their commitment to long-term positive impact aligns directly with the city’s vision, and we look forward to having them join our community. The significant impact of their fiscal investment and the jobs created will be seen for years to come.” The land, located on a portion of the Woolf Logistics Center site near Reems Road, was approved for foreign trade zone (FTZ) status. This is an area where both domestic and foreign merchandise receive the same treatment as they would outside
of the United States. Economic Development Officer Randy Huggins said during the meeting the FTZ “encourages local economic stimulation and increases the local tax base, as compared to vacant agricultural lands.” In addition, the Nestlé factory construction will create over 350 jobs locally. These positions consist of professional staff, manufacturing and production leaders, technical staff and engineers. Hiring will begin over this upcoming summer and continue throughout 2023. “Beverages play an increasingly important role in the lives of consumers, a trend that’s been accelerated by the pan-
guarantee that the revenue would be sustained over time,” Migliorino said. “When the classroom site fund had a projection adjustment, we did the calculation for how much that would be per teacher.” The money was divided by the number of teachers, and a one-time payment was made to continuing teachers in December 2021. However, there were less teachers paid than anticipated, as many left or retired. This difference resulted in leftover money, which the board approved to pay the new teachers. “We had so much attrition, just with the pandemic and people that were eligible to retire, that it caused there to be some unallocated funds,” Migliorino explained. “So,
we ended up with more money in this onetime projection adjustment fund and the teacher’s association said, ‘Hey, we want to make sure the teachers who are new to the profession can receive this payment,’ because they were not included in the original plan.” The DVUSD Governing Board unanimously approved the decision at a Feb. 22 meeting. Teachers who were hired after April 30, 2021, received the one-time payment of $1,810 on March 3. Migliorino said the HR department received a couple thank-you emails for teachers who received the payment. Migliorino clarified that the funds were
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More than 200 new teachers in the Deer Valley Unified School District received a one-time extra payment of $1,810 from a surplus in the Classroom Site Fund on March 3. Jim Migliorino, deputy superintendent of fiscal and business services, said the Classroom Site Fund is generated from sales tax revenue. In 2021, the joint legislative budget committee realized it needed to make a projection adjustment, which ended up adding extra money to the fund. “It was only going to be one-time funding, so we didn’t want to attach that to our teachers’ salaries, because there was no
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demic and is expected to continue to grow. This investment illustrates our continued commitment to leading and growing categories where we play, providing consumers with a variety of high-quality, innovative products to meet their needs,” said Daniel Jhung, beverage president, Nestlé USA, in a statement. “We appreciate the partnership from state and local officials and look forward to contributing to the local economy and Glendale community for many years to come, including through the creation of over 350 jobs.” Upon its projected completion in 2024, the facility will join the ranks of Nestlé USA’s network of 14 food and beverage companies spanning the United States. With its utilization of innovative digital tools and flexibility in response to consumer demand changes, it will be the company’s most technologically advanced factory and distribution center. Sustainability will be considered during the facility’s design process. It is planned to include a water recycling process to reduce water usage, zero-waste to landfill and fully recyclable product packaging made from food-safe recycled plastic. The facility also aims for 100% renewable energy by 2025, supporting the company’s goal for its operations to yield zero environmental impact by 2030. During the past two years, Nestlé in the United States has amplified its manufacturing footprint and in-house abilities. The company has since invested almost $3 billion in this endeavor, with new factories, expansions and operational changes that help meet its sustainability targets.
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West-MEC offers safety Foundation honors training to the community Chicanos Por La Causa BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF West-MEC — a career and technical education school district serving high school and adult learners in the West Valley — opened its OSHA 10 training classes to the public. Community members, industry personnel and educators can register for classes in April, May and June. The OSHA 10 class is taught by experienced West-MEC professional development trainers. It covers topics ranging from fall hazard protection to using the appropriate PPE. Flexible class times are available for the training. Participants receive a Department of Labor-certified OSHA 10 card with lifetime validity. According to OSHA’s website, companies can be charged penalties of hundreds of thousands of dollars based on the seriousness of the safety violation. Workplace injuries occur in many in-
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The West Valley Foundation will honor the visionaries of Chicanos Por La Causa for advancing the legacy of Cesar Chavez by creating an organization that has become the model for change and innovations for nonprofits across the country. Five of the CPLC presidents will be recognized for their discipline, dedication and determination at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at the Buckeye Commerce Center, 1008 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix. For decades, the leaders at CPLC have served as powerful advocates for underserved individuals and communities. Their dedication has benefited hundreds of thousands of individuals and families in the Valley through the programs and services they have put in place to help communities thrive. The West Valley Foundation is an
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Meeting with Barry Goldwater taught him a lesson BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist
“You’ve been there before, right?” The driver’s question shook the candidate out of his reverie. The young man didn’t make a habit of using a car service, but with his campaign manager in a meeting, other workers putting up and repositioning signs and his wife needing the family car, a limo was the best way to ensure the candidate arrived at this important meeting on time. “Excuse me?” “You’ve been there before, right?” “Nope… first time!” “Well, I have,” the driver responded, with an air of professional competence and courtesy. “The way there is imprinted on my memory, given the importance of the man who lives there and the guests I’ve taken there.” “Yes, sir, it’s quite a place,” the driver said. “When I was a kid, at Christmastime and Easter, cars would be lined up so that families could use the shortwave radio there as part of a special phone link-up to talk to their boys in Vietnam.” “The joke around town was that the landlord there stayed busier on those
holidays than Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny combined… and that he served a steady diet of ham on both days… as in ‘ham radio’!” “How about that,” the young passenger responded, adding a polite laugh of his own. Actually, the candidate’s nerves were a bit jumpy as the car drew closer to its intended destination. Given his propensity for verbosity, he hoped that continuing the conversation would calm him down a bit. “I wonder what his workshop looks like,” the candidate said. “Not sure that he even calls it a ‘workshop,’” the driver responded. “I’ve heard that he refers to it as his ‘shack,’ and sometimes just as the ‘garage,’ since he works on his cars as well as his gadgets in there.” The conversation piqued the driver’s curiosity. “You gonna ask him?” The candidate genuinely chuckled this time. “As you might imagine, I have some other questions in mind,” he said. “I bet you do,” the driver responded.
Ushered into the great man’s presence, in the den just off the kitchen, the young man was every bit the energetic candidate. “Well, you’re off to a great start,” the great man said. “Thank you, sir,” the candidate responded. “It was a hard-fought primary, and we were pleased to come out on top.” “Oh, I’m not talking about the primary,” the great man said. “I’m talking about the first word out of your mouth. ‘Y-O-U!’ That’s good!” “Sir?” “Every letter that you write or your staff writes should start with that same word. God knows we have enough politicians who always begin with ‘I…’ I’ve done this… or I’m gonna do that… makes me sick! By using ‘you’ the attention is focused on the voter… and then, when you win… your constituent!” The great man’s candid and cantankerous nature, as well as his sage advice, made the hourlong meeting seem much shorter. Toward the end, it was the great man’s turn to ask a question. “Who are you running against, anyway?”
The candidate bit his tongue and kept a poker face, remembering that an endorsement from the great man put his opponent into office in the new congressional district two years earlier. Calmly, he mentioned the incumbent’s name. Sen. Barry Goldwater responded with a snort of surprise… or derision… the candidate couldn’t determine which. “A GIRL?! Well, I’m not gonna get in your way! Now… where’s my checkbook?” The candidate wanted to frame the check as a keepsake, but the campaign treasurer explained that federal election finance law mandated its deposit. Besides, every dollar counts in a political campaign. Thirty years after Barry Goldwater lost his race for the White House, the young candidate won his race for the U.S. House. Almost another 30 years have passed. Barry Goldwater belongs to the ages, and the young candidate-turned-congressman has now become a columnist. He wrote this piece, still using the “Goldwater Rule.” Check the first word. You see?
pance recently received by 28-year-old Brooklyn moron Phillip Vasto. Vasto, who describes himself as an “experienced hiker,” was here in the Valley on business when he decided to sojourn north to Flagstaff. His goal? To hike Mt. Humphries, our state’s highest peak at 12,633 feet. According to media reports, Vasto set out at 2:30 p.m. March 2 armed with his cellphone and trusty AllTrails
app. The hike to the top of Humphries and back is about 10 miles. On that day the trail was so steeped with snow, it took Vasto an hour to find the trailhead. “Unequipped with a light source,” per the Arizona Daily Sun, Vasto trekked until dark, telling the paper, “It was very easy to get off the trail and fall into the snow.” Shortly before 7 that night, Vasto dialed 911 and reported being lost. The search and rescue unit from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office tracked
him down at about the 10,600-foot mark — in other words, nowhere near the summit. Most of us would have called it good, happy to survive. Not Vasto. This is where he displays that signature New Yorker confidence. Despite a stern talking to from rescuers — including being “encouraged to not attempt the hike again,” according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office — Vasto decided to hike Humphries again the very next morning.
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Prideful New Yorker meets his match in Mt. Humphries BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
Having grown up in New York, I can testify to the immense overconfidence of many New Yorkers. Convinced they live in the only city that matters, New Yorkers often display a level of cockiness best described as the personality equivalent of fingernails on a blackboard. Thus, it’s fun to see New Yorkers taught a lesson like the comeup-
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What is the greatest invention of all time? No, not the wheel. Not the combustible engine. It is the round sphere, better known as a ball that has dominated the world. Imagine for one dismal moment that there were no balls. No baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, tennis or volleyball. The planet would stop spinning, global economies would collapse, and billions of people would end up depressed and despondent. No games to play, watch or bet on. No teams to cheer. March is upon us, and let the Madness begin. Yep, it’s that time of year, when the NCAA tournaments send millions of fans into a synchronized frenzy. It’s pretty thrilling to watch over 60 teams vying for basketball’s biggest prize. Oh, the glory of heart-pounding, last-second, buzzer-beating baskets that result in the euphoria of winning, while the rest will scream in agony and have to go home. There will be tears, sweat and greatness with a champion team at the end of all this chaos. So how did basketball begin? It originated in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, when a future minister named James Naismith was assigned to teach a physical education class at a Young Men’s Christian Association. The class had a reputation of being disorderly, and Naismith was told to invent a new game to keep the young men occupied. And since it was a very cold winter, the game had to be played indoors. Peach baskets were used as hoops, and many of the rules Naismith drew up still apply today. The first professional league
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March 3 must have been quite the day: Vasto met fellow hikers who turned back in the face of 25 mph winds — but he kept going. He slipped off the trail and scratched up a leg, Vasto told the Daily Sun. After about eight hours, he noticed his phone was nearly dead. Only then did Vasto call the search and rescuers for the second time in 24 hours. The deputies contacted the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A DPS helicopter flew up to fetch Vasto off the mountain. The pride of the Big Apple posted about his adventure on Instagram before deleting his posts — I imagine because he was tired of being called a dumbass. Like many people caught doing ridiculous things, Vasto positioned himself on social media as a wise sage here to warn the rest of us. “With brutal, chilling winds blowing at (more than) 25 mph and freezing temperatures, Humphreys Peak is no joke in March,” Vasto wrote. “I highly advice (sic) NOT attempting Humphreys Peak in the winter. You
can easily injure yourself and get hypothermia up there.” Uh, yeah. Improbably, the entire population of Arizona, all 7 million of us, somehow managed not to need that dire warning. Vasto’s travails will undoubtedly revive calls for the state Legislature to pass a “Stupid Hiker Law,” which the city of Phoenix considered back a few years ago. Like Arizona’s “Stupid Motorist Law,” such a measure would force hikers who make improbably dumb decisions to repay the estimated thousand taxpayer dollars an hour it costs to send highly trained first responders and a chopper to save them from their own stupidity. The law might not be a bad idea. Vasto told the Daily Sun he plans to fly out from New York again in May and try his big adventure one more time. The immortal Sinatra was right about New Yorkers. “King of the hill, top of the heap?” Like Phillip Vasto, they’re all destined for glory. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Lincoln Property Co. begins Park303 Phase 2 BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The southwest arm of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. has kicked off construction of Park303 Phase 2 in Glendale. The new phase will bring nearly 2.5 million square feet in three new industrial buildings fronting the Loop 303. Park303 Phase I was sold in September 2021 to BentallGreenOak for $186 million, marking Arizona’s highest single-building industrial sale price. The project was developed as two Class A industrial buildings that were later combined to create a 1.25 million-square-foot facility supporting a full-building, long-term lease by Walmart. Phase 2 brings LPC Desert West to a record high of almost 7 million square feet under development or construction in the Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico region. “This is a very exciting time to develop industrial space in metro Phoenix, with demand high in all sectors,” said David Krumwiede, Lincoln Property Co. senior executive vice president. “Owners and tenants want cutting-edge product, and we are building at Park303 and across our portfolio to exceed those expectations. We are pushing the bounds of technology and amenities to accommodate not only present but also future logistics needs.” The three-building Park303 Phase 2 includes building A, totaling 629,835 square feet on almost 38 acres; building B, totaling 483,300 square feet on
Corporate neighbors to Park303 include Boeing, Microsoft, White Claw, XPO Logistics, UPS, REI, SubZero, Daimler-Benz, Red Bull, Ball Corporation, Aldi and Williams Sonoma, as well as hundreds of new residential homes. (Photo courtesy of Lincoln Property Co.)
just over 30 acres; and building C, totaling almost 1.26 million square feet on approximately 72 acres. Like Park303 Phase I, buildings A and B are designed to quickly convert from two standalone buildings into one larger, 1.2 million-square-foot facility (with 104,052 square feet of infill space) to meet the needs of a major single user. Phase 2 building amenities include 40-foot clear height, touchless technology throughout, 25-foot-tall glass entries, 3,000 amps of power (expandable), 7-foot slabs over 4 inches of crushed rock, and steel moment frame shear bracing that allows for highly modern, automated racking and pick-
ing equipment. Phase 2 buildings will also include generous 5-foot-by-10-foot clerestory windows on all elevations, which provide access to sky views and shifting natural light, shown to increase productivity and mental focus. “One of the more unique elements of our Park303 buildings is their amenities — lifestyle spaces designed specifically for employees, with features that you only typically find in Class A office projects,” said John Orsak, Lincoln Property Co. vice president. “Supply chain and logistics talent are extremely sought after in metro Phoenix, and these spaces are set apart for their ability to attract, accommodate
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and retain top talent. They allow companies to show their appreciation for their teams by making the workday more comfortable and enjoyable.” Indoor/outdoor amenities at Park303 Phase 2 include a basketball/pickleball court, barbecue station, shaded outdoor eating area and employee collaboration spaces. Collectively, the Phase 2 buildings will provide 430 dock doors, 778 trailer stalls and more than 1,556 parking stalls (all expandable). Both buildings are also foreign trade zone capable. At buildout, the Park303 master-planned industrial park will span 210 acres, with the capacity to support nearly 4 million square feet of Class A industrial development. Park303 offers freeway signage opportunities and ingress and egress via two full-diamond freeway interchanges. It also sits within Glendale’s New Frontier District and is 1 mile from the Northern Parkway, a 12.5-mile, high-capacity roadway providing rapid connection between the Loop 303 and US 60/Grand Avenue. The connection offers expedited distribution routes and allows employees to avoid common rush hour traffic delays on Interstate 10. Corporate neighbors to Park303 include Boeing, Microsoft, White Claw, XPO Logistics, UPS, REI, SubZero, Daimler-Benz, Red Bull, Ball Corporation, Aldi and Williams Sonoma, as well as hundreds of new residential homes.
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BOW camp teaches outdoor skills for female adults
BY ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION After two years of upheaval, we have gained a few pieces of wisdom — we are loving the outdoors, cherishing time with each other, and wanting to feel confident taking care of ourselves. Sounds like summer camp, doesn’t it? But what if you’re not a kid anymore? Where does a gal learn to hunt and fish, shoot a bow, or scale down a cliff? All this and more are offered at the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) camp. As repeat participants say, “It’s like scout camp for grown-ups!” BOW provides a safe space to introduce women to outdoors skills in
an enjoyable, nonthreatening way for the absolute beginner of any physical ability. Expert instructors provide lots of support, and the three-hour long classes offer plenty of time to ask questions and try out what you learn. Classes are held during the day, and the evenings and mornings are filled with fun and entertainment like bird walks, yoga, fly tying, night fishing and presentations. No prior experience is needed, and all the equipment and materials are provided. A woman can try a new sport without buying all of the equipment. AZ BOW is held at Friendly Pines Camp located just south of Prescott
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Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com. Street, Glendale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
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Meet with Amy K. Nichols oneon-one Mondays and Tuesdays in March to discuss writing advice and manuscript reviews. Glendale Public Library, virtual, 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, free, glendaleazlibrary.com
March 16 Mecum Auctions March 16-18
Collector cars from high-profile collections and individual offerings that stand out as headline-worthy attractions have been added to the lineup for Glendale 2022, Mecum’s fourth annual auction at State Farm Stadium. The auction will feature an estimated 1,500 classic and collector vehicles on offer along with approximately 200 pieces of road art and memorabilia. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $20 in advance online, mecum.com
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Have a thoughtful conversation with fellow members of the community facilitated by Renee Kirschner. Bring home ideas and experiences. Glendale Public Library, virtual, 10 a.m. to noon, free, glendaleazlibrary.com
March 18 Moe Flavour
The R&B-flavored Moe Flavour, which includes Lawrence Ross and saxophonist Bryne Donaldson, entertain at Westside Blues. There’s a two-drink minimum per guest. Westside Blues and Jazz Night Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., ticket prices vary, westsideblues.com
Bluegrass Jam
All levels of acoustic artists are invited to the Glendale Public Library and jam out to bluegrass, country, folk and gospel. Glendale Public Library, 5959 W. Brown
The 2022 Arizona Super Show
The 2022 Arizona Super Show features custom, classic, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedal cars. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, noon, tickets start $47, statefarmstadium.com
The Arizona Coyotes and Pittsburgh Pirates face off at Gila River Arena. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena.com
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The Arizona Coyotes and Seattle Kraken face off at Gila River Arena. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena.com
Sugar Art Expo March 26-27
The Sugar Art Expo is Arizona’s largest sugar art show that will feature over 40 exhibiting vendors. During the expo, create with the hands-on sugar art classes and watch live cake decorating competitions. Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets start at $27, glendaleciviccenter.com
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The first 5,000 fans receive the second limited-edition hat, courtesy of Gila River Resorts & Casinos in the Local Artist Hat Trick Series on Los Yotes Night. The hat, designed by local Xicana and Native American artist Lucinda “La Morena” Hinojos, and the night will commemorate the vibrant and proud Chicano culture in Arizona. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $12, gilariverarena. com
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Vancouver Canucks at Arizona Coyotes
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Last Train to Juarez shares its map to success BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Glendale Star Executive Editor
With a cowboy hat pulled deep to his eyes and a thick beard, Dejan Knezevic fits the red dirt/outlaw country genre well. He has his fans fooled — and that’s not a bad thing. Born in Chicago, Knezevic was raised by parents from Montenegro and Bosnia. Serbian is his first language. The Serbian coat of arms adorns his hat. “My family is from former Yugoslavia,” he said. “I can’t say I’ve ever heard of an American Serbian country singer before. There’s a first for everything, I guess.” In late 2018, Knezevic formed Last Train to Juarez, following the lineage of his heroes, Ward Davis, Whitey Morgan, Hank 3 and Jamey Johnson. They released their debut album, “Some Road,” on March 18. “It was an awakening, so to speak, for me, and I quickly started discovering a whole genre of country music that spoke to me,” Knezevic said. “It was around this time that I started seriously considering starting a project in the red dirt/outlaw genre of country music.” Last Train to Juarez is a departure from previous projects like Pelvic Meatloaf. “I’ve been in the scene, in metal bands, for the better part of 30 years,” he said. “I didn’t grow up on country music. It was the red dirt/new outlaw movement that got my ears and sold me on it. It’s inspired me to go in this direction, to the dismay of a lot of my metalhead brothers. “I was one of those guys who thought country was basic and boring. I grew up with that mentality. Once I started play it, I found it was way more difficult. It’s been an interesting ride.” Last Train to Juarez sees Knezevic
Dejan Knezevic and his band Last Train to Juarez recently released the album “Some Road.” (Photo by Dennis Murphy)
singing for the first time, something that even surprised his wife of 23 years. “Sure, I fronted a metal band in the past, but I never really tried singing,” Knezevic said. “What we did back then was death metal and growling so this whole singing thing was new to me. I wasn’t confident at all. But what I lacked in confidence, I made up with motivation and perseverance.” In late 2018, he pulled the trigger and went all in. His first solo performance was at the MetalHeads MC clubhouse. The gig at the local motorcycle club’s headquarters motivated him to take it to the next level. He placed ads seeking bandmates. He had a revolving group of musicians until April 2021 when the lineup was solidified as vocalist/acoustic guitarist Knezevic; Mark Tomeo, pedal steel, dobro, backing vocals; bassist Jonathan Candler; drummer Brian Teille; and lead guitarist Stephen Dietrich. Additionally, fiddler/mandolin
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In 2021, Last Train to Juarez released its debut EP, “Dirt and Stone,” which was recorded at Villain Recording Studio with Byron Filson engineering and producing. Prior to the album release, the band dropped the singles “Some Road” and “This Letter.” “Our music blurs the lines a bit and doesn’t fit neatly into any specific country genre,” he said. “I’ve heard people refer to us as outlaw, red dirt, biker country, and rock or metal country. Ultimately, what is most important to me as an artist is to write and create music that is pure, honest and authentic, music that comes from the heart and soul, which is why I prefer to stick with originals over cover tunes. “Granted, we do play cover songs out of necessity since we are a newer band and don’t have enough original
material to cover a four-hour gig, but that is quickly changing as I continue to write new material.” By the end of this year, Last Train to Juarez will be playing 60% originals and 40% covers on longer gigs. “I have nothing against cover songs at all,” he said. “It’s just not what I want to do, and I feel there is plenty of cover and tribute bands in the Valley already. I get my kicks hearing performances by singer/ songwriters who have stories to tell, and that’s the path I feel is right for me.” Last Train to Juarez has a host of shows scheduled. They’re booked in Rocky Point, Mexico, monthly at Wrecked at the Reef. Additionally, the band is scheduled to play Too Broke for Sturgis’ annual motorcycle rally later this year, as well as Colorado and the Midwest. “I chose to pave our own path; however, that has created obstacles, as there are many venues in town that won’t give us the time of day. That’s OK,” he said. “We’re doing pretty well in spite of that. The fans we are picking up are wholeheartedly embracing what we are doing. I’d rather have 10 people intently watching, listening and appreciating our original songs over a packed room of people singing every word to a Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line cover song. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just not my thing.” Knezevic said he could pen pop radio songs to “make it big.” “It ain’t about the destination,” he said. “It’s about the ride, and so far the ride has been epic.”
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wired due to the time zone change. From his families’ village, he could hear the faint sounds of music. “Everyone else was asleep,” he said. “I put a couple beers in my pockets and hands. I figured there was a party or show going on. You have to remember, we’re in a village, not in a town. I crossed fields, creeks and a two-lane highway to find this music. As he approached, he could see a fair amount of people under a canopy. He was concerned it was a Croatian, Muslim or Serbian party. “That definitely matters,” he said. “I tucked my Serbian cross inside of my shirt. If they asked, I was going to say I’m American. I saw two Serbian flags, so I took the necklace out of my shirt.” As he walked up, the crowed formed around him. “It was 1 a.m. and they were probably thinking, ‘Who the hell is this guy who just walked out of the wood?’” he said with a laugh. “I speak it fluently, but they could hear the accent. Apparently, it was a big party for two sons who were get-
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and down the road by the refinery. “I thought, ‘Great. These people are going to kill me now,’” he recalled. “In Serbian, she says, ‘You (expletive) idiot. That’s all mined from the war, you moron. Keep him here until it’s daylight. Feed him well. Show him what an idiot he is. In the morning, they threw me in the car and every 15 feet there was skull and crossbones on a pole.”
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ting ready to go into the military. The military is obligatory. It was a big celebration with bands. They were roasting pigs. It was incredible. I’m sitting there
trying to explain.” Then, a “little old lady” walked up to him and slapped him after he shared his story of walking through the woods
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Live in a place where there’s plenty of cheese Let’s start with some questions about individual and national crises. First, I’ll start with the subject of an individual crisis. Have you ever lost your direction, feeling like you are in the wilderness? Amid your crisis, could you have used some guidance? Or have you ever felt miserable, chained to the consequences of destructive personal choices that you made? Are you dealing with an unhealthy habit that is tearing your life apart? Are you currently navigating a crisis that came into your life caused by circumstances beyond your control? Let’s consider a national crisis. Have you noticed how history repeats itself? For example, take nation after nation in world history. They started strong, then became prideful and lazy. They became blind to their condition. They erased and replaced the values and leaders who made them great for destructive values and leaders that disable them. Then the downward slide continues. They were great for a short season. Then, they finished wrong, not strong. In either individual or national crises, did God cause the downfall? No. Individual and national hubris and self-reliance caused it. The problem with pride is that it picks up momentum as it goes along. People aren’t punished so much for their mistakes as by their mistakes. So, the cycle continues. At best, people and nations become captive to mediocrity, stuck on a perpetual trapeze that swings back and forth. Never confuse motion with constructive action. Don’t worry; this isn’t a negative article. On the contrary, there’s a very positive, uplifting message in it. Be
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a trend breaker. Learn from others’ mistakes; the second mouse gets the cheese. There’s plenty of cheese left if you are the second mouse. All the questions I asked above applied to a nation (Israel) and its people long ago. But in this case, in Psalm 107, we see the downward pattern and spiral reversed. Israel and its people move from captivity to deliverance, from “Why me?” to “What next?” in three crises. I call this pattern “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” All countries and people will face a crisis. The key is what we do in a crisis. So, let’s be the second mouse. Let’s understand what most will never understand. The first crisis was that Israel lost its direction. Their problem was they were lost in the wilderness. They needed guidance. They needed to get their bearings back. Sound familiar? The Scriptures say, “They wandered in the wilderness in a desert region; they did not find a way to the inhabited city.” (vs. 4-5). They recognized they had a problem. That’s half the battle. What happened then? They prayed, “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 6). God’s provision came in answer to their prayer. “He delivered them out of their distresses. He led them by a straight way to the inhabited city.” (vs.7). Finally, notice
their praise to God. “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving kindness…” (vs. 7-8). There it is: “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” The next problem was they were captives of their sin and rebellion in verses 10-12. They left God out of their heritage. Israel got into all kinds of disabling stuff that had dangerous consequences. Sound familiar? “There were those who dwelt in darkness and the shadow of death, prisoners in misery and chains.” What did they do then? They prayed the same prayer as before. “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 13). God brought provision in answer to their prayer. (vs. 13-14). “He saved them out of their distresses.” What was their response to this deliverance? It was Praise to God. “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving-kindness is everlasting.” (vs. 15). There it is again: “Their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise.” Next, we see the crisis of a people or nation delivered from circumstances beyond their control. The people were on a ship, and a storm came up in verse 27. They didn’t create that problem. Sound familiar? Amid the storm, they prayed as before, “Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble.” (vs. 28). Then God comes with provision. “He caused the storm to be still so that the waves of the sea were hushed.” (vs. 28-30). What was the people’s response? “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving-kindness…” (vs. 31). That’s how we get delivered from captivity. God gave this solution to all nations,
too. “If my people, called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14. This pattern is good for business, church and everyday people, too. The problem comes, which causes people to pray, to which God hears and responds. Then people thank God. Lesson: It’s our responsibility to respond to God’s ability. Regrettably, history shows us that after the problem, prayer, provision and praise go away, it’s likely we will marginalize God. And then the cycle starts all over again. But there is always a way back to God. The time is always right to do what’s right. One lesson we learn for sure, when it’s hardest to pray is when we pray the hardest. How about in our current national or personal crisis, we shift from their problem, their prayer, their provision and their praise to our problem, our prayer, our provision and our praise? There’s plenty of cheese if you’re the second mouse. Aha! Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
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Jacob Sajan named regional spelling bee champion BY ALLISON BROWN
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Jacob Sajan is moving forward to the state spelling bee competition Saturday, March 19, after winning both the Deer Valley Unified School District’s bee and the regional bee earlier this year. Jacob, 13, is an eighth grader at Highland Lakes High School. He has been participating in the spelling bee for a few years now but kept getting stuck at the school competition. This year, though, he is going all the way. “I’ve been trying for this for a couple of years, but it was like a curse of something. For the past four years, I’ve always gotten second at the school level,” Jacob said. “But this year I finally got first and then I moved on to the district level.” He said at the district competition, held Jan. 24, there were about 50 people from schools around Deer Valley. But, once he broke his curse and made it to district, he was then among the top eight finalists who were sent to regionals. The regional competition was held Feb. 11, with Jacob seeing around 50 people in attendance there as well. He said everyone was up on a stage in front of the judges’ stand, the announcer and the audience and had to walk up to the
mic at the front when it was three to four hours in a given time to spell out their word. week studying, which he usuJacob placed first at regionals ally does on the weekends so with the winning word “marhe can focus on schoolwork tinet.” during the week. His favorite He has another force driving subject in school is math, and him to succeed, though — the he said he wants to be a comdesire to carry on his older puter programmer someday, brother’s legacy. Jacob said making websites and games. he first got introduced to the Outside of homework and spelling bee when his older practicing for the spelling bee, brother, Mathews Sajan, was Jacob has a well-rounded list competing. of hobbies and extracurricu“I would always coach him lars. He plays alto saxophone and quizzed him on the words and recently got to play with he needed to study,” he exthe All State Band, where he plained. “I actually really was named the fifth best alto liked doing that, so once I got saxophone player in the States to the age range, I wanted to at the middle school level. In do that, too.” addition, he is involved in his However, it seems that the school’s robotics club and got “curse” affected both brothto attend a state competition ers, and Mathews got stopped for that as well. Jacob also has at the state level. a black belt in taekwondo and “Only first place goes to naparticipates in gymnastics. tionals, and since my brother The state spelling bee comgot second place, he actually Jacob Sajan, 13, is moving forward to the state spelling bee petition will be held at 10 a.m. didn’t get to progress,” Jacob competition after winning the school, district and regional Saturday, March 19, at the said. “So I kind of want to competitions earlier this year. (Submitted photo) Madison Center for the Arts avenge that, you know?” but he will be there in person to cheer in Phoenix. If he places first, Jacob said Mathews, now 21, was ac- Jacob on at the state competition. Jacob will then get to go to the nationtually practicing for his MCAT during Already preparing for the next com- al spelling bee in Washington, D.C., on his district and regional competitions, petition, Jacob said he spends about June 2.
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7301 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301
March 17, 2022
(623) 237-7100
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