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The Maricopa County Community College District and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce are teaming to create an Education Concierge Partnership, which will provide chamber member organizations access to convenient, consolidated services to help their employees pursue a college education with the Maricopa Community Colleges. The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is comprised of nearly 1,300 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. As part of this partnership, these members will have the opportunity to connect their employ-
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ees with a dedicated advising team to help remove the barriers many working professionals face when starting or returning to college. This advising team, which is part of the Enrollment Management division within Student Affairs at Maricopa Community Colleges, will be available to assist with admissions, tuition benefit and financial aid navigation, advising and success coaching for students attending any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. “This partnership is an exciting new opportunity for our local workforce and a powerful example of how business and education can collaborate to support employees as they begin or continue their college
pathway in pursuit of their education and career goals,” said MCCCD Interim Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. “We are proud to partner with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to support upskilling and degree attainment for chamber member employees.” The goal is to make it easier for chamber member employees to earn an associate degree, certificate and/or university transfer while working with a team who can help them understand their employer’s tuition assistance program, apply for admissions and register for classes. “Glendale Community College is proud to support the Education Concierge Part-
tinental breakfast, social mingling and a goody bag. The registration fees go toward the rental fee, while most of the proceeds will go toward other charity projects and the home of the widow, whose name is being withheld. After her husband passed away in their home on Jan. 13, she called Glendale police to retrieve the body. However, due to the unsafe living conditions discovered in the process, the home was condemned by Glendale’s building and safety office. Operation Enduring Gratitude was made aware of the situation and decided to completely renovate the home. “It was very unhealthy, very unclean living,” said Charlie Ellis, founder of Operation Enduring Gratitude. “The bathrooms
were all plugged up. The kitchen sink didn’t work. So, the best thing that ever happened to this widow was that her house was condemned, and we’re going to help rebuild it.” It was a job like nothing they have seen before. Around 45 to 65 cats were living inside a crowded home. Cat crates were stacked on top of each other from floor to ceiling, animal droppings were throughout, and there was a major bug infestation. But with support from volunteers and donors in the community, Ellis is optimistic of the future of this project and other ones. “From there, we kept reaching out to the community and started pulling together
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The nonprofit Operation Enduring Gratitude is giving back to a Glendale Navy widow, whose home will be renovated. To raise funds, the organization — which specializes in aiding veterans and their families with free handyman repairs, home renovations and appliance installations — is hosting the “Golfing with Gratitude” golf tournament on Saturday, April 17, at Arizona Traditions Golf Club. The event at the club, 17225 N. Citrus Road, Surprise, begins with registration at 6:30 p.m., with tee-off at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $125 for individuals and $500 for foursomes. All participants will be treated to a con-
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Foothills Elementary a finalist for Governor’s Arts Award BY LAUREN SERRATO Glendale Star Staff Writer
Foothills Elementary was selected as one of 24 finalists for the 40th annual Arizona Governor’s Arts Awards. The Glendale school is one of three finalists in the large business category. The winner during the March 26 ceremony was Art in Medicine/U of A, Phoenix. “I am honored to be a part of the school that does so much with the arts,” said Chris Vail, interim principal at Foothills Elementary. “It is humbling to know that others think so highly of our program and have expressed their recognition to the organization that does so much to support the arts across Arizona.” The arts program at Foothills Elementary focuses on the students and their ability to grow and appreciate the various programs, Vail said. “Each child grows in their understanding of all the arts. This opportunity is unique to Foothills, and we know the students grow to have a developed understanding of the arts and also how the arts impact their lives,” he said. Peoria Unified School District as a whole takes pride in its art programs in each school, said Robert Panzer, director of arts education for the district.
“From helping to be sure that our 37,000 students have access and opportunities to art each day to the professional learning that we bring to our educators, one of the favorite parts is the support that I can provide to our 145 arts educators to help them to learn and grow so they can support our students to learn, grow and be engaged in the power of the arts to shape their lives,” Panzer said. While the recognition of being named a finalist is a testament to the art program itself, Vail said it also speaks to the quality teachers who are the backbone of each class. “The teachers are so passionate and dedicated to the lives of children through the education of their art. It is something I wish everyone could experience,” Vail said. “The arts team at Foothills does so much for the students each and every day. To receive this award means so much to the teachers and the community. Being nominated and then selected by a team of local artists brings wonderful recognition and praise to the program.” The Governor’s Arts Awards have awarded 250 artists, individuals, cultural organizations, educators, businesses and philanthropists since 1981.
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Glendale is the No. 1 trending city in the state BY KAREN MARROQUIN
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A new survey shows Glendale is the top destination in Arizona for Gen Zers when it comes to looking for a rental. The RentGrow Inc. study shows Glendale ahead of fellow Valley cities Mesa and Phoenix, which came in second and third place. The study was based on 3 million rental applications by RentGrow Inc., which conducts online tenant screening services for independent landlords around the country. According to this study, in 2019, the share of Gen Z renters in Glendale was 18%. This number then increased to 25% in 2020, which means that in just a year, the share change of Gen Z renters spiked by 39%. This is a big number compared to the second most popular city, Mesa, which comes in at a 29% increase in Gen Z share change. It is an even bigger change from the fifth most popular city, Tucson, which only had a 22% share change of Gen Z renters in the city. Glendale’s economic development director, Brian Friedman, said it’s no secret why people are moving to the city. “Glendale is bringing top employment opportunities so residents can live, work and play in the same area,” Friedman said. “There is also an affordability component and proximity to Phoenix.” Based on Zillow’s home value index, the typical home value in Glendale is $299,304. This is significantly less than the No. 2 top trending city, Mesa, which has an average of $323,071.
Daniel Coste, a communications specialist at RentCafé, a nationwide internet listing service for renters, said the pandemic drove people to Glendale. “The option of working from home has been a huge incentive to stay in areas that are more pocket friendly and can get them more space for less money,” Coste said. But housing is not the only reason why people are attracted to Glendale. Kevin Bravo, a 21-year-old Phoenix resident, said he loves to visit Glendale for fun. “I like Glendale because it offers a lot of good places to eat and a lot of good places to hang out, such as Westgate and the State Farm Stadium,” he said. As for his part, Coste added, “Another aspect that makes cities like Glendale attractive is the vibrant, close-knit community that can be built here, with young adults being more willing to contribute to their hometowns and engage in small-business activities.” And though there is no certainty that Gen Z renters will live in Glendale for a significant time, Friedman shared what he hopes for the city’s future. “In Glendale, we will continue to try and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve every day,” Friedman said. “The ultimate goal is to have a city that continues to evolve over time. Those in Gen Z can grow in Glendale, obtain quality education in Glendale, work in Glendale and have fun in Glendale. If we continue to provide all the amenities and resources they need, there is no reason for them to go anywhere else.”
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Cox shares tech trends that will shape our lives BY SUSAN ANABLE
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This time last year, most of us had heard rumblings about COVID-19 — but at the time, it seemed so far away. Little did we know it would become a global pandemic that would bring about broad-sweeping change in so many facets of life — technology included. The pandemic has been a technology accelerator for businesses, municipalities, schools, health care and homes. As such, those of us at Cox Communications, who provide internet, telephone, security and video services to thousands of Arizona small and regional businesses and more than 3 million connectivity products within homes across the state, have seen a few interesting technology trends that we believe will continue throughout 2021.
Provider adoption and investment in telehealth grows
Finding ways to connect virtually with your doctor is getting easier, too. According to a Cox Business survey, only 28% of respondents said that their health care service provider offered telehealth before COVID-19. Providers, too, gave telehealth a thumbs up, with 57% viewing it more favorably than before the pandemic and 64% feeling more comfortable using the technology. Further, the same report shows up to $250 billion of current U.S. health care spend could go virtual — up from $3 billion pre-COVID-19.
Smart communities keep getting smarter
From waste management and water meters to street lighting, parking and public safety, communities are getting smarter by the day. In Arizona, the Cox Connected Environments Collaboratory at ASU serves as an incubation center that is engaging ASU students and faculty to design the next wave of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that will focus
on projects pertaining to smart and connected products that will empower citizens, students and local government teams to live and work more efficiently and enhance the quality of life. The ASU team is looking at urban redesign, augmented reality and the workforce of the future as well as fleet management, health and wellness, and public safety. Smart communities are increasingly becoming a priority nationwide — and worldwide. The pandemic has accelerated smart city tech, and citizens are more open to smart community tech than ever — which is unlocking doors to rapid growth that will continue. Going smart enables municipalities to make more effective data-driven decisions, decreases inefficiencies, and streamlines and automates processes. It also enhances citizen and government engagement, improves infrastructure and provides new economic development opportunities. And the trend toward just about everything smart is taking place inside the home as well. According to statista, North America in 2023 is expected to have 40% of the worldwide market of consumer spending on smart home systems like smart assistants, smart speakers, and smart door locks and light switches.
School, work will continue to stay home
Remote work and school are not going away anytime soon, making broadband connectivity essential. Many employees who were forced to work from home this past year may continue to do so permanently. According to Forbes, the percentage of workers permanently working from home is expected to double this year, and Big
Tech is leading the way, with companies like Twitter and Facebook having recognized the benefits of employees working from home indefinitely, even as offices reopen. Although working from home might have had a rocky start, employees have mastered using real-time chat and video conferencing to stay connected. According to SHRM, 94% of 800 employers surveyed by Mercer, an HR and workplace benefits firm, said that productivity was the same or higher than it was before the pandemic. Our own workforce at Cox will likely see a work/work-from-home hybrid model in the future. Interactive video conferencing and chat have enabled teams to maintain cohesion and stay connected while working out of the office. In fact, Cox Business has produced a Work-at Home solution for Arizona enterprises. This solution provides remote staff with enterprise-grade, separate internet connections from the office directly to their homes, including Wi-Fi, endpoint security and a malicious domain blocker to help ensure staff members have the same highly reliable, quick connectivity they would have when working in the office. On the education front, Rand Corp. researchers found approximately 20% of public school district superintendents and charter school leaders said they plan to continue online schooling as an option once the pandemic subsides — or are considering the online option for families and students who want the choice. Whether teaching or learning from home or in the classroom, data-driven insights improve the classroom experience. Apps empower teachers to digitally administer homework, quizzes
and tests and have one-on-one face time with students and parents. And through artificial intelligence and machine learning, automated technology allows teachers to monitor and evaluate the progress students are making and better understand their strengths and weaknesses. For students, apps enable learning through gamification, which creates a fun and positive learning environment and can make the most reticent student excited about his or her studies.
More content means more bandwidth
Due to stay-in-place restrictions, the entire world has been streaming more than ever. Internet service providers, such as Cox, have experienced the equivalent of two years of traffic growth in the first few months of the pandemic, and it has remained constant at those new levels. And high-intensity applications, aka “bandwidth hogs,” like video streaming platforms that make online work and school possible, are essential yet difficult to attain without the appropriate bandwidth. Therefore, ISPs have answered this increasingly streaming boom by offering affordable internet packages that take care of all streaming needs — voice, video or otherwise. Speaking of voice, whether folks are binge-watching “Jeopardy!” on Netflix or jamming to music from Spotify using their Alexa, the use of streaming services and voice assistants is on the rise. With so many great TV shows to watch, it’s challenging to remember what’s on Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and so on. But voice remotes allow users to pull up a series, app or movie with just a few words, such as “Find the Discovery Channel” or “What should I watch?” There’s no doubt that the pandemic will subside at some point, but the technology trends that have come to the forefront will continue in 2021 — and long after as well. Because Cox is committed to making digital life easier, we’ll continue investing in ways to better connect people and bring these critical technologies to life.
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Photo albums chronicle 60-year love affair BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
Between courtship and marriage, their love affair lasted 60 years. It spanned perfect health and terminal sickness, for richer and poorer, full measures of joy and sadness. Inseparable, they accompanied one another from a park bench in Queens, where love at first sight took hold to a little white house in Florida where they lived for 40 years until death cleaved them apart. Come the end, everything my parents owned fit into a few cardboard boxes stacked in what we called the family room. Mostly, they left behind photo albums, thick parchment pages between leather covers. My mother filled these books with years of photographs, notes and keepsakes. An engraved silver coin from an early date to Playland in Times Square.
Whorls of my father’s hair wrapped in plastic. New York Mets ticket stubs. The folio from my parents’ honeymoon night at a beachfront motel on Long Island. The place was called the Ronjo. In 1964, it set back my father, who was 18, a cool 59 bucks. The albums brim with photographs going back to my parents’ childhoods and forward through mine and my brother’s. There’s the happy couple at Jones Beach, the ocean breeze lifting my father’s pompadour. There’s their first new car, a 1965 red Volkswagen Beetle, list price $1,650. There’s me as a baby, then my brother Matthew appears — the boys swaddled and held, playing with Evel Knievel toy motorcycles, riding bikes, dragging sleds up Suicide Hill. My favorite picture tells a simple story. I am 6; Matthew is 3. We are
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grinning and laughing with every tooth we can bare, each balanced on one of dad’s knees, with a birthday cake on the table before us. I cannot imagine being happier. The more I flipped through the albums, the more I felt loss in the depths of my heart. My father fought a grueling fight against Parkinson’s and dementia for three years, lasting until March 24, when he left to rejoin my mother, the one love of his life. My sadness was not so much about losing him but about the things we have lost as we jet forward through the 21st century. Sitting in my parents’ kitchen for the first time minus my parents, I missed the elements that built their life together. I missed photographs you can hold, pictures carefully pasted into books that may yellow and crumble with time but never detach from the memories they capture. Today, we have a trillion selfies, digital images of every last hamburger, every new outfit, every duck-lipped smile. It’s Instacrap, a style and volume of photography that cheapens memory. Once, every photo mattered. You
chose subjects carefully because you only had 12 or 24 or 36 shots. It took a week for Fotomat or the drugstore to deliver an envelope of celluloid treasures. Those were images worth keeping for life — because they held life in perpetuity. Lifelong love also has fallen out of style. Now it’s unicorn rare to see passion that begins with a smile shared on a junior high school playground and spans six decades. I am talking about love that fills albums: with Father’s Day and Mother’s Day cards drawn by hand, with wedding photographs of the bride and groom looking more like prom royalty than adults a few months from parenthood. I have had two marriages. We vowed till death do us part, but the relationships ended well short of the graveyard, in legal documents no one saves in an album full of treasures. My parents, Lynn and Harvey Leibowitz, never owned much — just a few boxes of stuff and all those photo albums — but they had each other. And that was everything. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Whole lotta lovin’ going on BY JUDY BLUHM
Glendale Star Columnist
Love is in the air! And so are the doves, finches and hummingbirds. Spring brings the promise of hope, new life, fresh beginnings, green leaves and babies. Lots of them. Baby finches — in all their bright yellow glory — hang on the finch seed socks that I have hanging and chirp constantly, trying to figure out what they are supposed to do. Mama finches take some of the Niger seed in their beaks and then regurgitate it into the baby’s mouths, as if to say, “Start eating. Chew and stop crying!” New starlings fly like jumbo jets without brakes, landing haphazardly on the edge of our hanging feeders, wondering what to do next. Baby quail the size of thimbles fan out and chase after their mothers, just trying to keep up. Eat! That is the mantra of spring. It is when birds, bunnies and lizards frolic in the grass, nibble on all things that are edible, and decide it is time to expand their families. There is a whole lot of lovin’ going on in the wild right now, and it has resulted in babies everywhere. In the barn rafters, in tiny nests in the trees, from holes in the ground and under the eaves of the house, something tells me that it is baby-making season. Spring is more than that. It is hope in a sunrise, faith in a seedling that has taken root, wonder in a small bird with beating wings that flies 5,000 miles just to grace your feeder. It is light that streams in our windows at 6 o’clock in the morning, the breeze that gently caresses us, the flowers that push through
dormant earth to greet us. Spring is here. It comes after the darkness of a long COVID-19 year of restrictions, quarantines and loss. Spring spoils us. It reminds us of good things to come. Ice cream and family gatherings. Flowers and barbecues. Joy in unexpected places. Love that conquers all. My little pony, Buttercup, looks like a wooly mammoth in the winter months, all white and furry, a rotund beast. And now spring is here, she has shed her thick wool and is a sleek palomino with smooth golden skin and a white shiny mane. That’s my dream! To shed my “fluffy” look from winter and emerge as a sleek, smooth pony. Hmmm … I can hope. My friend in Phoenix says that since her husband died last year, she is “terminally lonely.” Yet, I notice that since she got a little dog from the rescue, she has started opening up her blinds again and goes for walks every day. And so it goes. Somehow, life finds a way. The sunflower that arises in between cement blocks in a wall, as if to say, “I am here and I can’t be stopped.” Or the baby birds that sing and chirp and shout out, “I am hungry, and life is good.” Sometimes it takes a spring day to help us realize that life is worth living. And like the sleek pony that sheds all burdens of winter, so can we. Spring is life bursting forth around us. Enjoy the splendor. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Rrealtor. Have a question or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.
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Lionel train collection chugs into EJ’s Auction & Appraisal BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
Wyatt Orr grew up collecting model trains with his dad more than 40 years ago, and he continued the tradition with his young son, Weston. Now that his 8-year-old son has outgrown the hobby, Orr has consigned a majority of his collection to EJ’s Auction & Appraisal in Glendale. It is auctioning thousands of Lionel trains at noon Fridays, April 16, April 23 and April 30. Auctions will be held online at ejsauction.com, beginning at noon. For more information, call 623-8782003. The majority of the trains are considered new old stock, which means they are brand new, never been out of the box trains that are no longer in production. Some have been test-run only, some used, and some are even still sealed in original factory boxes. The collection includes 13 pallets worth of diesels, steam engines, passenger cars, rolling stock, bridges, buildings, full sets and other Lionel accessories. There are also some other brands included. “It’s definitely the
largest train collection After about 10 years of we’ve seen here,” said serious collecting and a diErik Hoyer, auctioneer vorce, Orr and Weston felt and owner of EJ’s Aucoverwhelmed by the size of tion & Appraisal. their collection. Together, “There’s a lot of inthey categorized, constructterest. Most of what ed lots and packed up the this collection encommajority of the train collecpasses are late-1980s tion for auction. into the 1990s trains. “It took us 85 hours to So, there aren’t a lot catalog them all,” Orr said. of older trains, just “I would say we consigned more contemporary about 3,000. There were types. That still doesn’t Erik Hoyer, shown here, auctioneer and owner of EJ’s Auction & Appraisal 13 4-by-4 pallets that were take away the value of of Glendale, said Wyatt Orr consigned thousands of Lionel trains to sell at about 5 to 6 feet tall.” auction. (Photos by Pablo Robles) them. The Dewey pair, who now “Trains are a beloved hobby for Orr is a frequent EJ’s client. Hoy- prefer to go camping, kept a managemany, including younger generations er said the consignment specialist he able collection to construct their own who may inherit collections from their spoke with was aware of Orr’s collec- layout. The hobby proved to be importparents and grandparents,” Hoyer said. tion. When he approached EJ’s to rep- ant during the pandemic, as it’s safe. “A collection of this size going up for resent the collection, Hoyer said it fit “We didn’t have to worry about the auction is rare.” right in with what his company does. world or traveling,” Orr said. “Besides that, Lionel is the best brand of trains there is. It’s most expensive, though. It’s just a really good brand. You can do different things with the layouts. They have great accessories. We’re impressed with the number of people who showed up at the auctions we’ve had so far.”
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Cancer won’t wait for COVID-19 BY CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA
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t’s officially been a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted everything, including cancer screenings. According to an analysis by the Epic Health Research Network, preventative cancer screenings dropped substantially nationwide in 2020. More specifically, cervical cancer screenings declined by 94% and colorectal cancer screenings were down 86%, compared with the same time period in previous years. The data continues to reflect a persistent decline in cancer screenings, which may result in hundreds of thousands of missed screenings — or worse yet — finding lateor advanced-stage cancers because of a delayed screening. This is why it is imperative to resume routine screenings now. When to be screened for some cancers may depend on your risk. Below are recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Breast cancer: High-risk individuals include those with a family history of breast/ ovarian cancer with two or more close relatives on the same side (especially when diagnosed before 50); inherited genetic mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, PALB2, PTEN or Tp53); or a breast biopsy showing atypical cells, lobular carcinoma in situ or atypical lobular hyperplasia.
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Women with dense breasts, family history in distant relatives, and diagnosed in their 50s are considered at moderate risk. Most women in good health with no family history are considered to be at average risk. Recommendations: USPSTF: women 40 to 49 make individual decision; mammograms every other year for women 50 to 74; and annual mammograms at 40 for high-risk women. ACS recommends yearly mammograms for women 45 to 54; every other year for women 55-plus; and MRI and yearly mammogram for highrisk women. ACOG: yearly mammograms for average risk women 40 to 75; women with BRCA1/BRCA 2 mutation or one or
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any people fall because they lose their balance, and this can become of greater concern as people age. The ability to maintain balance results from a complex interaction of four major systems and depends on information received by the brain from the eyes, muscles and joints, and vestibular system. Disruption of just one of these factors can lead to balance problems and a higher risk of falling, but let’s focus on problems with the vestibular system in your inner ears that can be a common cause of falling. Patients with vestibular issues typically report symptoms of dizziness that can include lightheadedness, vertigo (feeling as if you are falling when you are not moving), feeling faint or actually fainting, or disequilibrium/loss of balance. Physical therapists look at vestibular and nonvestibular causes of imbalance or dizziness and do tests and measures to determine which system is impaired and how to help correct it. A vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) specialist provides specific exercises that retrain the brain to recognize and process signals from the vestibular system that can prevent falling.
Cancer...continued from page 1 Recommendations: ACS: screening colonoscopies at 45 and every 10 years after if no polyps are found. Those with a family history: 10 years before the youngest case in the immediate family, and every five years after. Lynch syndrome patients: between 20 and 25, or 10 years before the youngest case in the immediate family, followed by every one to two years. IBD, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease patients: every one to two years. Cervical cancer: Risk factors include smoking, multiple sexual partners, three-plus childbirths, five-plus years of birth control pills, HPV, HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system. Recommendations: USPSTF: women
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Another treatment that may be indicated for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo — an involuntary movement of eyes with the illusion of movement or sensation of spinning — is the canalith repositioning maneuver, also referred to as the Epley maneuver. This procedure helps put small crystals within the inner ear back into place, usually in one to three visits. Dizziness is abnormal and is not a typical part of aging, so it is important to see a health care professional with vestibular training to help determine the cause of your symptoms and appropriate treatment. Celeste Delap, D.P.T., P.T., G.C.S., serves as clinical assistant professor for the Midwestern University physical therapy program and supervises advanced physical therapy students in their clinical rotations at the Midwestern University Therapy Institute in Glendale. Delap is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has extensive experience working with older adults who have specific gait, movement or balance disorders, including vestibular disorders and Parkinson’s disease. She is also certified in the Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT) BIG 21 to 65, Pap smears every three years; or women 30 to 65, a combination of a Pap smear and HPV testing every five years. Lung cancer: High risk: 30-plus packyear smokers age 50 to 80; 30-plus pack-year smokers who quit fewer than 15 years ago, age 50 to 80; or 20 pack-year smokers, age 50-plus with additional risk factors (e.g., radon exposure, prior radiation treatment, particularly head and neck cancer/lymphoma). Moderate risk: 20 pack-year smokers age 50-plus. Low risk: those younger than 50 who smoked fewer than 20 packs a year. Recommendations: USPSTF: lowdose CT scans for current smokers 55 to 80 with a 30 pack-year smoking history, and former smokers who quit within the past 15 years.
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The Midwestern University Therapy Institute houses the first CAREN virtual rehabilitation system in Arizona. One of only 50 worldwide, the CAREN (Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment) is an immersive virtual reality system for advanced clinical evaluation, analysis and rehabilitation for a variety of neurophysical conditions that may affect vision, balance and physical abilities, including stroke, brain injury and Parkinson’s disease. (Photo courtesy of Midwestern University)
program and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR) PWR!Moves program. For more information about the Midwestern University Clinics, call 623537-6000 or visit mwuclinics.com/az. The information contained in this ar-
ticle is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment. Always consult a qualified health care provider for questions regarding any possible medical condition.
Prostate cancer: Risk factors include African Americans, advanced age, high-fat diet, sedentary lifestyle, immediate blood relative with prostate cancer, exposed to Agent Orange, and BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Recommendation: ACS: Discuss risks and benefits of prostate specific antigen The North Phoenix outpatient care center boasts the same comfortable surroundings as the main Cancer (PSA) blood tests and/or a Treatment Centers of America hospital in Goodyear. digital rectal exam (DRE) (Photo courtesy of CTCA) at age 50 for average-risk men. High-risk men — those with for a number of other cancers. It’s imfirst-degree relative diagnosed — be- portant to gather your family history fore 65, African Americans at 45, and and share the information with your higher-risk men—those with more than doctors to best determine your risks one first-degree relative diagnosed at and appropriate routine screenings. an early age — 40. Call 602-883-1463 to schedule a Screenings have also been developed screening.
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magine coming home to a warm, friendly community that’s luxurious, safe and comfortable. Maintenance and housekeeping are included, and every meal of the day is expertly prepared. With all the work done, you have time for family, friends and the important things in life, like having fun. That can be your life at Arrowhead Valley Retirement Community. Designed for comfort, the studios to three-bedroom apartments come in a variety of floor plans. Each apartment features window coverings, a cli-
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erra Pointe Memory Care’s community provides compassionate care and service to its beloved residents and their families. The staff is here to support not just its residents but every member of their family. Finding the right community for aging loved ones can be difficult. They deserve to live in a place that lovingly addresses their needs, and you deserve peace of mind knowing your loved one is in professional and caring hands. At Terra Pointe Memory Care, each resident receives personal, attentive care. The community is managed by Avista Senior Living. The staff focuses on supporting its residents, their families and its employees as if they were its own family. Whether you are just beginning your search for an assisted living community or have been researching memory care options for a loved one, Terra Pointe Memory Care would be honored to be a resource as your family explores what is best for your loved one’s situation.
Monthly base rent includes: • Licensed nurse supervision. • Medication management. • 24-hour care staff. • Weekly housekeeping. • Linen service. • Spacious rooms with private bathrooms. • Roll-in showers with shower chairs. • Wheelchair accessible. • Individual room thermostat control. • Maintenance service. • Cable, internet and Wi-Fi. • Purpose-based memory care programming amenities. • Beautiful, secured courtyards. • Friendly dining services. • Easy freeway access. • Located near regional medical centers. • IN2L Activities Interactive System. • In-house daily pet therapy with Jackson, a golden retriever. • Transportation service. • Scheduled outings and scenic drives. • Supervised exercise program. • Movie room and cozy library. • Hair salon and barbershop
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ow more than ever, retirement living offers residents value, services and safeguards in a supportive setting. Below are three things the senior living experts at La Siena suggest you consider when making your decision. 1. Start early: Begin researching in advance, before the need arises. Ask family, friends and valued advisers for their recommendations. Waiting until the need arises can often result in hastier or short-term decisions that might fail to meet your long-term needs. 2. Create a list: Determine which type of senior living community best fits your needs. Not all retirement communities are the same. Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) require larger, upfront entrance fees. “Rental” communities can offer similar services with the flexibility of a monthly fee. Ask for a “Value Check-
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list” to help compare your needs and current monthly expenses, delivery services, transportation costs, meal expenditures and the upkeep of a house with the monthly fee of a retirement community. 3. Ask questions: Get to know the community. A tour or information presentation can provide you a feel for a community’s amenities; services; and safeguards, such as if residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine. But also ask about lifestyle. Learn about a community’s fitness, art classes or other interests you may enjoy. Accreditation, which helps provide the assurance that high standards of quality care, service and safeguards are maintained, is another important topic to discuss. For more information about the engaging senior living lifestyle and supportive services offered at La Siena, call 602-635-6968 or visit LaSienaSeniorLiving.com.
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Deciding between home and senior living BY RHONDA THIEL
Regional Director of Operations Orchard Pointe Communities
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e all know that aging is a part of life. It’s unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you want to think of yourself as old. All of us, at one point or another, are likely to need a little help. And when that happens, inevitably someone will ask the question of if you should continue living at home or if it’s time for senior living. When thinking about senior living, a multitude of emotions typically arises. Many seniors immediately nix the idea, believing their home will always be where they belong. And others, who’ve made the move, state consistently that they wish they would have done it sooner. So, how do you decide what’s best for you? Let’s find out.
Challenging the perceptions What a perfect mindset for under-
standing senior living options. We’re all too familiar with the perception of yesterday’s nursing homes, where seniors live in isolation and lack purpose or independence. We know you don’t want that for yourself, and we don’t want that for you either. Senior living communities aren’t where you go to start the end; they’re actually designed to help you start a new beginning. Take a look at these powerful facts. After moving to independent living: • 89.3% of independent living residents rate their overall satisfaction as good or excellent. • 84.5% of independent living residents would recommend their community to someone else. -Holleran Consulting LLC After moving to assisted living: • They are five times more likely to see overall quality of life improve than worsen. • 73% of families report that a senior’s
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Protecting your health during stressful times BY DARIUS YABO
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tress, we all get it, some of us more than others, but it’s how we handle it that matters. During times like these, our stress levels are even higher, through the roof for some. What are the most efficient ways to deal with stress? Here at the Fitness Center at Glendale Community College, we believe that exercise and nutrition can benefit you tremendously. Exercise has been proven to increase endorphins, the hormones that give us sensations of happiness. Not only does exercise brighten our mood, but it can also improve our self-confidence as well as lower symptoms of anxiety and depression. Any type of exercise — cardiovascular, resistance or yoga/ relaxation — can help. Remember to start slowly when beginning any new exercise program. Another technique to help reduce stress is to have a diet that includes
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Embracing change The idea of change: It sparks utter fear in the hearts of most, particularly when considering a major life change. But truthfully, it’s not necessarily a bad thing, and it can actually bring about new and wonderful opportunities you never dreamed possible. Think back to when you moved to your college dorm, to your first apartment, your first home. Those changes were exciting — yes, emotional, too, but necessary as your life and needs evolved.
nutrient-rich foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean meats or meat alternatives, and low-fat milk or milk alternatives. Foods that are packed with vitamins and minerals will give you sufficient energy throughout the day. Eating healthier can also improve your immune system, reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. Combining exercise and nutrition will give you more of an advantage in combating high levels of stress. Take small steps by adding these tips to your everyday routine for a happier and healthier lifestyle. For more free tips and techniques, follow the GCC Fitness Center’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ gccazfitnesscenter) or subscribe to its YouTube channel. Glendale Community College was founded in 1965 to serve the northwestern part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The college has two campuses: one at 6000 W. Olive AveMoving to a senior living community can be thought of in the same way. What new opportunities might be waiting for you? Call Orchard Pointe Communities to learn more. Its senior living counselors would be happy to answer questions, schedule a tour and provide you with information about senior living.
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r. Kerry Zang, the podiatric medical director of CiC Foot & Ankle, hates to hear foot pain is keeping someone from everyday living. Feet do not have to hurt just because someone is getting older or hasn’t had relief from other treatments. “Regenerative medicine is one of the most exciting and effective breakthroughs to come along,” Zang said. “It doesn’t matter if you are suffering from arthritis, an old injury, Achilles tendonitis, heel pain or plantar fasciitis, pain after surgery, the list goes on and on. Regenerative medicine may be able to help.” Regenerative injection therapy (RIT) uses growth factors to help repair and restore tissue, ligaments and joints. Until recently, anti-inflammatory medication and steroid injections, like cortisone, offered the best chance
for relief. But these options just reduced the symptoms. “While cortisone stops the swelling and pain, it can also interfere with the healing process, and more damage can occur,” Zang explained. RIT addresses the underlying problem causing the pain. It helps the body initiate its own healing response. “Sometimes the body just needs a little boost to encourage the regenerative or healing process. The growth factors in RIT do that,” Zang said. Zang recognizes patients are sometimes skeptical. “I’ve seen excellent results. RIT has great potential to offer relief,” Zang said. One of his patients had been suffering for three years, and surgery was not an option. After RIT, the patient reported, “I haven’t noticed any pain. This is an unbelievable outcome. I thought this could never happen.”
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PAD: The Silent Killer “PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” says Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC). The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as ‘just a sign of getting older’. But it’s not. “It’s not normal to have difficulty walking to your mailbox, it’s not normal to have constant leg pain or cramping,” says Rainwater, “That’s not normal aging, it could be a sign of PAD.” While many of us tend to think it’s just “too many birthdays” because you can’t remember an injury or reason, your symptoms may be due to poor circulation or vascular insufficiency. PAD is a circulation disorder and those with it are at a much higher risk of heart problems and generally have a much higher rate of amputations and death from heart attack or stroke. “If there’s poor blood flow to
Dr. Rainwater has focused his medical career on educating the public and his fellow physicians to recognize PAD and start treatment as quickly as possible.
PAD is caused by the buildup of fatty material inside the arteries, limiting blood flow.
your legs and feet, you’ll have pain, cramping or wounds that won’t heal,” explains Rainwater. If you ignore these signs, it may lead to an amputation. “If you get an amputation because you have PAD, your life expectancy is worse than if you had breast cancer or lymphoma. PAD is no joke.” In some cases, people have been diagnosed with, or think they have, neuropathy. The symptoms of neuropathy and PAD are very similar and include difficulty walking without taking a break, burning, tingling, numbness and/or pain. “When I see a patient who has been told they have neuropathy and they’ve been maximized on medication that’s not working, I know there may be something else causing it and one of the big, notorious offenders in that scenario is PAD,” says Rainwater. PAD is caused by the buildup of fatty material inside the arteries. This buildup occurs gradually over time and hardens into plaque inside the artery. This condition is
known as atherosclerosis. Sometimes, it’s called “hardening of the arteries.” No matter what you call it, this plaque causes a narrowing of the passageway, restricting the amount of blood that flows throughout the body. Without an adequate blood supply, your body can’t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to maintain healthy legs, feet and toes. “This is something we can fix,” explains Rainwater. “The good news about PAD, is that there’s hope. There is treatment and it’s excellent, it’s been one of the biggest success stories in all of medicine.” Patients are able to get back on their feet and every day living with almost no downtime, not stitches and no overnight hospital stay. Medicare as well as most insurance plans will cover treatment. Rainwater says, “The method of diagnosis, the treatment was unheard of 20 years ago. It’s become so sophisticated and so easy for the patient to tolerate that there’s no reason not to seek answers for this condition.”
Is Neuropathy about to make you crack? If medication hasn’t stopped the tingling, pain and numbness in your feet, you may be one of the countless people who are misdiagnosed each year. Symptoms of neuropathy often feel very similar to symptoms of poor circulation in your legs and feet. It’s time to start asking questions.
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Airman & Family Readiness Center is never the wrong place BY AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER
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ctive-duty members and their spouses who are expecting a baby, or new mothers assigned to an Air Force installation, are encouraged to contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center to sign up for a Bundles for Babies/Kids Ride Safe class. Parents can receive a free car seat and learn about proper installation in their vehicle, parenting skills and finances; meet other expectant parents; and receive a bundle of supplies. That includes a large canvas tote bag with the AFAS logo, a thermal receiving blanket, a hooded towel and washcloth, a white knit crib sheet, a printed knit crib sheet, a three-pack sleep-n-play, a fivepack onesies, two pairs of booties, two bibs and three burp cloths. Classes are open to all ranks and are not limited to a first pregnancy. The transition from singlehood to married life is tough, and marrying a military member can pose its own unique challenges. Heart Link is a pro-
gram designed to familiarize civilian spouses with the military and alleviate some of these issues. From military protocol to traditions and lingo, Heart Link teaches civilian spouses what their military counterparts deal with daily. Spouses are introduced to the military community. They have an important role to play: keeping up the home front while their spouses are deployed and being a source of support for the airmen. Heart Link, which is geared toward newlyweds, is designed to help connect military members with their spouses. By integrating spouses into the military, it helps to enhance mission readiness. Participants learn about military protocol and military and Air Force traditions, including the role of coining and the Air Force song. Learning these things helps them understand military culture. Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) provides short-term, nonmedical counseling to service members and their families. MFLCs augment exist-
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ing military support programs worldwide. Through the MFLC Program, licensed clinical providers assist service members and their families with issues they may face through the cycle of deployment — from leaving their loved ones and possibly living and working in harm’s way to reintegrating with their community and family. The MFLC program provides support for a range of individual and family issues. Psychoeducational presentations on reunion/reintegration, stress/ coping, grief/loss and deployment are provided to commands, Family Readiness Groups, Soldier Readiness Processing and other requested locations. MFLC support is also provided to the Child and Youth Program and specifically for the summer DoDEA/CYP summer enrichment program. Support for these issues empowers individuals during the problem-solving process, increases individual and
family competency and confidence in handling the stressors of military life, and ensures that issues do not impair operational readiness. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to provide support to military family members with special needs. EFMP services include a variety of personnel, medical and family support functions. The Exceptional Family Member Program- Family Support (EFMP-FS) is a community support function provided by the Airman & Family Readiness Center that includes, but is not limited to, on- and off-base information and referral, parent training, support group, relocation assistance, financial management and school information. For more information, call 623-8566550, email 56fss.fsfr@luke.af.mil or visit 7282 N. 137th Avenue, Building 1113, Luke AFB, AZ 85309.
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e opened the doors in 2001, being the first 12-week program in the state of Arizona. We are licensed by the State Post Secondary School of Education and are approved for funding by many state agencies. It is our endeavor to prepare individuals with the knowledge and technical proficiency that will allow them to become immediately employable in a dental office upon graduation. It is our objective to offer the best possible education in the shortest possible time consistent with proper educational procedures. Students are accepted regardless of sex, race, age, marital status, religious creed, ethnic or national origin. There are many opportunities available to welltrained individuals in the dental profession. It is our desire to train chairside dental assistants to assume the many positions available in the den-
tal field. Modern dentistry requires the assistance of dental assistants well schooled in four-handed or sitdown dentistry. It is very difficult for dentists today to treat their patients without proper chairside assistance. The Arizona School of Dental Assist-
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unhealthy diet and exercise habits. Over time, these risk factors can lead to injury of the blood vessel lining, causing inflammation, which can then trigger plaque growth. Plaque grows at different rates and in different arteries in the body for everyone and is often a slow, gradual process without symptoms. As plaque buildup continues, the risk of suffering a cardiovascular event — such as heart attack or stroke — increases. If plaque ruptures, the body will try to repair the injury, potentially causing
mon type of fat in the body. They come from foods you eat, such as butter, oils and other fats, as well as carbohydrates, sugars and alcohol. Your diet, lack of exercise, medical conditions, certain drugs and genetics can all cause high triglycerides. In the past, medicines used to lower triglycerides, like fenofibrates and niacin, were commonly prescribed to help manage cardiovascular risk along with statins. However, clinical studies failed to show benefits, and both the U.S. Food
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ssisted Living Locators provides a free senior referral service in Glendale, Peoria, Sun City and Surprise, throughout the East and West valleys. Assisted Living Locators provides the full continuum of care offering assistance in locating quality assisted living options throughout the Valley based on the clients’ budget, preferred location and medical needs. The franchise is owned by elder care adviser and registered nurse Lori Sears. Assisted Living Locators offers a no-cost service for seniors and their families providing advice on short- and long-term care options, including inhome care, independent living, assisted living, memory care and independent retirement communities. It generates revenue from the fees per placement paid by the assisted living facilities. For more information about As-
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enevilla recently celebrated its 40th year of promoting health and independence by providing supportive services. The not-for-profit senior and family services agency was founded in 1981 by Sun Cities citizens out of concern that local services were not readily available to the community’s residents. Forty years ago this May, Benevilla formed as Sun Cities Area Interfaith Services Inc. and was established as a nonprofit, nonsectarian agency with 30 volunteers, who helped with errands and home care services. With a handful of employees, IFS grew into Benevilla, a network of Life Enrichment Day Programs, comprehensive care-management programs, free support and educational services across the Northwest Valley. It is all supported by more than 500 volunteers and 100-plus employees seeking to help keep senior citizens and families independent in their own homes.
Benevilla provides many support services, including: • Three Life Enrichment Day Programs providing care for older adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia, survivors of stroke, Parkinson’s disease and fall-related injuries located in Surprise, Sun City and Peoria. • Two Life Enrichment Day Programs for adults with disabilities at locations in Sun City and Peoria. • A safe, family-friendly learning environment at Wirtzie’s Preschool and Child Care in Surprise, including the unique Intergenerational Program. • Free home services for seniors and homebound adults supported by generous volunteers who run errands, provide grocery shopping, assisted transportation services to medical appointments, basic handyman services, business assistance, and visitor and phone check-ins. • Caregiver support through Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. (Community Assistance, Resources, Education and Support) resource specialists, free caregiver sup-
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port groups and life coaching. • Numerous free educational workshops and events held throughout the year. • The Family Resource Center is ded-
icated to helping parents prepare their children (0 to 5 years) to start school healthy and ready to succeed. • A variety of volunteer opportunities provides support and care for neighbors.
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cardiovascular risk,” puts millions of patients at risk and has been the focus of therapeutic development for many years. Talk with your doctor about FDA-approved options that can help further reduce your heart risk if you already take statins. For more information about cardiovascular disease and what you can do, look for #RethinkCVRisk on social media or visit truetoyourheart.com. Truths and falsehoods about heart disease risk 1. Statins reduce your chance of experiencing a cardiovascular event by up to 90%. False. Statins, diet and exercise can lower your risk by about 25% to 35%, but for many patients, controlled cholesterol doesn’t eliminate cardiovascular risk. This residual risk, or “persistent CV risk,” puts millions of patients at risk and has been the focus of therapeutic development for many years. 2. Managing high triglycerides along with taking statins is enough to reduce your risk.
oil to help manage cardiovascular risk. However, supplements contain only 30% of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), with the majority of the product consisting of non-omega-3 ingredients, including saturated fats. Some data suggests certain ingredients in dietary supplement fish oils, such as DHA and saturated fats, may raise bad cholesterol. While high triglycerides are an indicator of cardiovascular risk, lowering them won’t necessarily reduce your risk. However, addressing the underlying causes of high triglycerides can help, according to the AHA.
Treatment options With ongoing research, new standards of care are emerging. High cholesterol is a key cardiovascular risk factor with statins currently the first-line therapy for lowering cholesterol. Statins, diet and exercise can lower your cardiovascular risk by about 25% to 35%, but, for many people, controlled cholesterol doesn’t eliminate CV risk. This residual risk, or “persistent
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or more than 30 years, Associated Retina Consultants has served Arizona by providing access to the most innovative treatments of diseases and conditions affecting the retina, macula, and the vitreous humor of the eye. Associated Retina Consultants is the state’s largest independently owned retina practice. This allows the practice to remain free of any Photo of a branch retinal artery occlusion in the restrictions that might inhibit it left eye. (Photo courtesy of Associated Retina Consultants) from providing patients the best staff is closely monitoring the onpossible treatment as it continues to going changes and guidelines of the strive for excellence. Care is provided COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the with the utmost courtesy, professional- serious, urgent nature of some of the ism, comfort and respect for patients’ conditions it treats, the offices will time because, at ARC, patients come remain open for business with certain first. limitations. Visit its website for more The practice recently welcomed Dr. information about its efforts as a pracRima Patel. She is board certified in tice at associatedretinaconsultants. ophthalmology and has completed for- com. It is ARC’s priority to provide the mal subspecialty training in medical best possible care while ensuring the and surgical diseases of the retina, vit- health and safety of patients, staff and reous and macula. The practice’s team community. For the most up-to-date of 10 highly skilled retina physicians information about the COVID-19 panunderstands how important eyesight is demic, visit the American Academy of and how challenging it can be coping Ophthalmology (AAO.org) or the Cenwith impaired vision. That is why our ters for Disease Control and Prevenpractice is dedicated to the preserva- tion (CDC.gov). tion and restoration of sight. Contact Associated Retina ConsulAssociated Retina Consultants’ tants at 602-242-4928.
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Heart...continued from page 18 False. High triglycerides are a cardiovascular risk factor, but lowering them won’t necessarily reduce your risk. For example, earlier-generation medicines prescribed to lower triglycerides, like fenofibrates and niacin, failed to show clinical benefit when used with statins to reduce cardiovascuar risk. In fact, the FDA withdrew approval for fenofibrates and niacin in combination with statins because they add potential risk with no proven benefit to heart health. 3. Fish oil supplements are a proven way to get protection from a cardiovascular event. False. Fish oil supplements are not FDA-approved medicines intended to
treat or prevent a medical condition. Despite multiple clinical studies, these products have not been proven to reduce cardiovascular risk on top of current medical therapies, including statins. 4. Having a first cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, puts you at greater risk to suffer another. True. Having a cardiovascular event makes you more likely to suffer another. That’s why it’s important to protect against a first cardiovascular event or future events. To closely monitor your heart health, stay in close contact with your doctor and reduce your risk by keeping up with your medications, exercising and sticking to a healthy diet.
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ome Join Us at the Westside Head Start Job Fair! Choose a Career that Changes Lives! Old Buckeye Head Start is located at 113 E. Centre Ave. Buckeye, AZ 85326. Job fair will run 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 21. Mesendick Head Start is located at 5535 N. 67th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301. Job fair will run 9 to 11:30 a.m.
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Friday, April 30. Open positions include preschool teachers, infant/toddler teachers, assistant teachers,kitchen aides/custodians, and more. Westside Head Start provides early education to children ages 0-5 in the west valley. Great benefits are available for eligible employees. Catholiccharitiesaz.org
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o take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. For most adults, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less. High blood pressure can cause damage to your heart Blood pressure consistently and body over time. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images) above 130/80 millimeters of mercury increases your risk for heart or vegetable to every meal. disease, kidney disease, eye damage, Move more. Get at least two and a half dementia and stroke. Your doctor might hours of physical activity each week to recommend lowering your blood pres- help lower and control blood pressure. sure if it’s between 120/80 and 130/80 To ensure you’re reducing your sitting and you have other risk factors for throughout the day and getting active, heart or blood vessel disease. try breaking your activity up. Do 10 High blood pressure is often “si- minutes of exercise, three times a day, lent,” meaning it doesn’t usually cause or one 30-minute session on five sepsymptoms but can damage your body, arate days each week. Any amount of especially your heart over time. Hav- physical activity is better than none, ing poor heart health also increases the and all activity counts. risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Aim for a healthy weight. If you’re While you can’t control everything overweight, losing just 3% to 5% of that increases your risk for high blood your weight can improve blood prespressure — it runs in families, often sure. If you weigh 200 pounds, that’s a increases with age, and varies by race loss of 6 to 10 pounds. To lose weight, and ethnicity — there are things you ask a friend or family member for help can do. Consider these tips from ex- or to join a weight-loss program with perts with the National Heart, Lung, you. Social support can help keep you and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) The motivated. Heart Truth program: Manage stress. Stress can increase Know your numbers. Everyone ages your blood pressure and make your 3 and older should get their blood pres- body store more fat. Reduce stress with sure checked by a health care provid- meditation, relaxing activities, or super at least once a year. Expert advice: port from a counselor or online group. 30 minutes before your test, don’t Have a healthy pregnancy. High exercise, drink caffeine or smoke cig- blood pressure during pregnancy can arettes. Right before, go to the bath- harm the mother and baby. It also inroom. During the test, rest your arm on creases a woman’s risk of having high a table at the level of your heart and blood pressure later in life. Talk to your put your feet flat on the floor. Relax health care provider about high blood and don’t talk. pressure. Ask if your blood pressure is Eat healthy. Follow a heart-healthy normal, and track it during and after eating plan, such as NHLBI’s Dietary pregnancy. If you’re planning to beApproaches to Stop Hypertension come pregnant, start monitoring it now. (DASH). For example, use herbs for Blood...continued on page 21 flavor instead of salt and add one fruit
Don’t live with headaches of droopy eyelids
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ome may hold their forehead up to see better as they read, drive or simply go about their day. Others feel less confident driving, as droopy eyelids block their peripheral view. Insurance may authorize coverage for a simple outpatient surgery that would minimize all of those problems, helping patients regain vision, confidence and even a more youthful appearance. Health insurance can be applied toward a popular procedure called upper eyelid blepharoplasty, commonly referred to as an “eyelid lift.” “I have spoken to many patients who get headaches from dealing with the need to hold up their drooping eyelids, often using their brow or even at times their hands to open their eyes,” said Dr. Emilio M. Justo, founder and medical director, Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center. “In the morning, or when it is especially hot, eyelids may even stick together.
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It’s more common than you think, among all ages.” Some patients stop driving because they cannot do so safely any longer. Others grow tired simply reading a book or watching TV, because droopy eyelids make us work hard to do something most of us take for granted — see clearly. Patricia Mealy had a scare that she said led her to realize how important eyelid surgery was. “I was on the freeway, and I was crossing into other people’s lanes,” she said. “When I realized, I stopped driving as much and lost a lot of my independence, until I had eyelid surgery.” When upper eyelids become droopy, they begin to impact your peripheral vision. That is a serious life and safety concern. The change is often so gradual that you don’t realize you are doing it until you learn about how easy it is to fix droopy lids. The procedure is a 20-minute outpatient surgery that Justo routinely performs in his fully accredited ambulatory surgical center. “I use a CO2 laser to safely remove
Blood...continued from page 20 Stop smoking. The chemicals in tobacco smoke can harm your heart and blood vessels. Seek out resources, such as smoke-free hotlines and text message programs, that offer free support and information. Work with your doctor. Get help setting your target blood pressure. Write down your numbers every time you get your blood pressure checked. Ask if you should monitor your blood pressure from home. Take all prescribed medications as directed and keep up your healthy Daily exercise is not only a great way to maintain a healthy weight but great for a healthy heart. (Photo lifestyle. If seeing a doctor wor- courtesy of Getty Images) ries you, ask to have your blood pressure taken more than once during a blood pressure as well as resources for visit to get an accurate reading. tracking your numbers, visit nhlbi.nih. To find more information about high gov/hypertension.
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excess skin and the underlying fatty tissue,” he said. “Healing is quick, and lost vision returns almost immediately.” Many see eyelid surgery as purely cosmetic. Patients will often love the look of their results, and their more youthful appearance, but what is most important to them, and to Justo as their surgeon and physician, is the quality of life that they regain. Many patients opt to also get their lower eyelid surgery as well, although it is not authorized through insurance. Joan Schill is one such patient who
chose to get upper and lower eyelid surgery to eliminate droopy upper lids and bags under her eyes that made her feel older and more tired. “I am very happy with the results,” she said. “I look better with my eyes not so closed and puffy. I am just so pleased that I can see better and look like myself again.” For more information, call the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center at 623-975-2020, email drjusto@azeyeinstitute.com or visit azeyeinstitute.com.
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t’s no surprise Arizona has the nation’s highest growth rate of people living with dementia, but it really hits home when someone you love is diagnosed. Suddenly, you become something you never anticipated — a caregiver. Fortunately, much can be done to navigate the journey ahead with compassion and understanding. Hospice of the Valley offers an innovative Supportive Care for Dementia program at no charge to Maricopa County families. Specially trained educators make inhome visits to teach new ways of connecting and creating moments of joy. In addition, Hospice of the Valley Dementia Director Maribeth Gallagher helps demystify this baffling disease with community education. An expert clinician and nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree, she gets to the Heart and Science of Dementia Care with insightful presentations to help families
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live well with dementia: • Understanding Dementia reviews common types of dementia and how the progressive brain changes impact thinking, functioning and behaviors. • Language of Distress explores behavioral expressions that may indicate an unmet need or physical or emotional discomfort. • Mindfulness for Dementia Caregivers uses scientific evidence and practices to cultivate resiliency and restore balance into daily life. • Meaningful Engagement teaches sensory and spiritual strategies to improve quality of life. • Music and Dementia shows how individualized music opHospice of the Valley Dementia Director Maribeth Gallagher enriches the lives of dementia patients timizes the well-being of peo- with music. (Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley) ple with dementia and their care partners. — common experiences for dementia sentation for 50 or more (Zoom or in • Understanding Caregiver Grief offers care partners. person), contact Barbara Hawes at strategies for coping with grief and loss To schedule a free community pre- 602-776-6867 or bhawes@hov.org.
Parkinson’s Immersion Program helps combat epidemic
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early 1 million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Glencroft Center for Modern Aging has created the ZoeLife Parkinson’s Immersion Program to help combat this growing epidemic. This program allows an individual to hit the “reset button” in an environment where they can live, play and work on the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease in a fun and engaging manner.
Glencroft created an environment for individuals to live, eat according to customized nutrition plans, get involved in a speech therapy program, work out with a performance team, and get involved in the Virtual Reality Parkinson’s Platform. The staff discovered that once a person began to engage fully in the process of working on the symptoms experienced with Parkinson’s disease, they began to see some great results. Glencroft took several of its independent living residents with Parkinson’s disease and enrolled them into its sixweek program. The staff evaluated and
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Arizona Christian football navigates split season BY EVAN DESAI Cronkite News
When the COVID-19 pandemic rolled from spring to fall in 2020, it put college football seasons at every level in doubt. Fortunately for Arizona Christian University, a small Glendale-based school that competes at the NAIA level, there were options to get the most out of what might have been a lost season. The NAIA initially gave teams the choice to play part of their seasons in the fall, the spring or a combination. ACU President Len Munsil voted to play the entirety of the season in the fall. However, the NAIA decided to play league games in the spring while allowing programs to play a fall non-conference schedule. The thought of a fall without Firestorm football, which goes beyond just Saturday entertainment at the school, wasn’t appealing to Munsil or the ACU community. “Football and all the athletic programs are a big part of college life,” he said. “And I believe continuing all athletic programs has helped our community experience some level of normal during the pandemic.” ACU has a unique and rich history. It was founded in 1960 as Southwestern Conservative Baptist Bible College in North Phoenix. It underwent several name changes before becoming Arizona Christian in January 2011 to address its change from a small Bible college to a Christian liberal arts university. In 2019 it relocated to Glendale and took over the site of ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management. The site better served its growing enrollment — now close to 900 — and burgeoning sports program, including football, which was added in 2014. The addition of the sport served a state which has just three Division I football programs and two at the NAIA
Staying in shape was key for Firestorm football during their schedule break. This was the most unique football seasons in recent memory, and keeping in condition to both play in the fall and run it back in the spring tested ACU’s focus and drive. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Christian University)
level. Many of the programs at the junior college level have been wiped out because of state budget cuts, although the Hohokam Junior College Athletic Conference helped bring some competition at that level back. At ACU, it has become part of the school’s identity. And its profile is growing. Recently, kicker Nestor “Manny” Higuera, a 5-foot-5, 275-pound former soccer goalie, has become a social media viral sensation after someone replaced a football with a salad in a photo of him kicking a game-winning field goal. “The caption was like, ‘F salad.’ It was hilarious,” Higuera told The Athletic. Faith is an important part of the school’s identity, too. “Because we are a Christian university, we emphasize spiritual commitment and growth,” Munsil said. “And the ACU football program has excelled in emphasizing Bible study, prayer and small-group discipleship, leading to life transformation. The program has produced many spiritual leaders on campus.”
Additionally, Munsil said, “it has helped diversify our student population, which enhances the ACU experience for everyone.” While the conference schedule had to wait, ACU jumped at the opportunity to play a nonconference slate in the fall and scheduled five opponents. The Firestorm played four of the games — one was canceled due to a COVID outbreak — and finished 3-1. That “season” ended in November. Now, the Firestorm are back at it and have rolled through their spring schedule to clinch a spot in the NAIA playoffs. “It didn’t feel weird or anything like that in our preparations,” ACU coach Jeff Bowen said. “The only thing that’s difficult is that constant: You build them up, and now they’re down for a little bit. You build them up again, and now they’re playing.” Historically, the Firestorm tend to play in front of about 1,000 to 3,000 fans. They have, however, against NCAA Division II and Division I teams, competed in front of up to
20,000 fans. The break in the Firestorm’s schedule went from November 7 to February 20. A November 14 game was canceled because of the outbreak. “That part was kind of weird,” Bowen said. “It’s the longest season of my coaching career. So that part’s an adjustment, but our guys have handled it pretty well.” The Firestorm are 5-0 in their sixgame spring schedule, indicating that even that brief fall season has paid benefits during conference competition. “We had high hopes coming into this season, even if we didn’t play (conference games) in the fall,” linebacker Anthony Nicastro said. “I think going from the fall season into this season, I was able to get more into shape. So it actually gave us that edge going into these next six games of ours.” Nicastro began his career at Arizona State before joining the ACU program. In 2019, his first year at ACU, he racked up 40 tackles, returned an interception for a touchdown, and had 2.5 sacks in 10 games. This year, he has made 38 tackles, recorded four sacks and recovered a pair of fumbles through nine games — spring and fall. Finding his rhythm in Glendale, Nicastro said the pandemic brought its share of disappointment to him and his teammates. “I feel that it kind of scared a lot of kids, especially our seniors,” Nicastro said. “You don’t play this game unless you want to get to the highest level. And, unfortunately, at the position we’re in right now, with COVID and not being able to talk to scouts or anything like that, it’s kind of been really rough.” Nicastro is in his sophomore season, so he still has time. And the NAIA, like other levels of college sports, is allowing athletes an additional year SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 15
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Conor Garland quietly becomes the Coyotes’ secret weapon BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Staff Writer
Conor Garland acknowledges he has been an underdog most of his hockey career. The 25-year-old Boston native was the fifth-round draft pick in 2015. Afterward, he kept his head down and quietly worked his way up through the Arizona Coyotes’ system. The result? He has the most goals and points of any Coyotes fifth-round pick. Since his NHL debut in 2018 with the ’yotes, he has registered the most goals on the team — including this delayed season. At the halfway point, Garland led in assists (14), points (22) and plus/ minus (+3). “My whole life I’ve gone under the radar,” the North Scottsdale resident said modestly. “I’m so small I play under the radar. I’ve been cut from countless numbers of teams. I played in the American Hockey League for two years (with the Tucson Roadrunners). I was able to stick. The word ‘underdog’ Become a Published Author with Dorrance. We want to read your book! Our staff is made up of writers, just like you. We are dedicated to making publishing dreams come true. Trusted by authors for nearly 100 years, Dorrance has made countless authors’ dreams come true.
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Conor Garland wanted to play professional hockey since he was 7 years old. (Photo courtesy of the Arizona Coyotes)
fits pretty well. There have definitely been a lot of bumps in the road.” The 5-foot-10-inch, 165-pound Garland cracked up at one stat given by the Coyotes: He’s the quickest player to record 20 points for the team since the 2013-14 season. Garland did it in the 21st game. “You’re the first to tell me that,” he said enthusiastically. “They keep some weird stats. It’s great, though. I’ve always been someone who produces offense. That’s my job. If I’m not doing that, I’m not doing my job. I guess I’ve been doing my job.” Hockey is in Garland’s blood. He said a lot of players contend they didn’t have a choice but to play hockey. His childhood was a bit different. “I didn’t give my parents a choice,” he said with a laugh. “As soon as I got on skates, I knew it was for me. My only worry is what do I do after it? I figure I have 10 to 15 years left of playing this game. I just can’t imagine life without it. “I feel fortunate every day that I get to do this for a living.” Garland wanted to play professional hockey since he was 7, when he knew there was such an occupation. “It was a foregone conclusion that’s what I was going to do with my life,” he said. “I enjoy it so much. I love
talking about it, and I skate in the summers even when we’re not playing. I watch other teams. My best friends are also hockey players. That’s what the conversation turns to. It’s all I kind of do.” That may be true, but there are things he likes to do with his girlfriend, Meghan, a Boston Children’s Hospital employee who is working remotely from their home. They walk along a nearby golf course at night and sneak in a quick putt or two. When there isn’t a pandemic, the couple enjoys the restaurants Fat Ox Italian eatery and Ocean 44. “We’re not big party people,” he said. “We like to keep it simple.” On Twitter, Garland calls himself a “coffee connoisseur” who loves to try local coffee shops when he’s on the road. In Scottsdale, he loves Dutch Bros. At home in Boston, however, he favors Pour in Norwell, Massachusetts. His uncle, Mike Sullivan, operates a coffee company, Harmon Coffee Micro Roasters, based in Rockland, Massachusetts. “There aren’t a lot of sit-down places here,” he said about the Valley. “It’s definitely different from Boston. They have bakeries and coffee shops made for that. Pour is right on the way to the gym in the morning.” Staying on that course, family is just
as important to Garland. His parents, aunts and uncles lived near him during his formative years, and they spent quality time together. “I was at their house almost every day, having dinners or swimming in pools,” he said. “My cousin, as he gets older, is one of my best friends. I have sisters right around the same age. We’re close and in each other’s lives. I have a good support group. My job is a little different than theirs.” A “good support group” is part of Garland’s success, especially because he’s his “hardest critic.” “When I score, I have a bunch of texts from everyone in my family; same with when we win a game. It’s just good to know I have a lot of people in my corner.” The Coyotes team this year has a similar camaraderie. Garland said it helps that all the young players were drafted around the same years. They attended prospect and rookie camps together. When the Coyotes win, those bonds are strengthened. “We’re all extremely close. They’re some of my best friends,” he said. “I don’t take lightly that I’m getting to play with them. I think that’s huge for us to be so close. We’re lucky. There are only a few teams like this.” Last season, few fans were allowed in Gila River Arena for games. At other arenas, the ambient crowd noise just wasn’t the same. A few teams are still not allowing fans due to their cities’ COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s an added bonus to play in front of your own fans,” Garland said. “It’s hard when you have no one in the stands and the building is quiet. It feels almost awkward at the time. I love it when fans are loud and they’re appreciative of being able to come to a game. “When you just see tarps hanging over the seats, the only word to describe it is ‘depressing.’ It takes the mood out of the rink. It’s not natural — especially when you’re playing Vegas and Colorado. They’re so loud, and the arenas are so fun to play in. I look forward to the day when everybody can have fans.”
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don’t you sign up?’” Johnson said. “So I went and signed up, and I actually got rejected my first year, and then, obviously, I reapplied and got it this year.” He said the wait was worth it, though, when he finally got to celebrate the news with his family. “I was, honestly, really speechless. It was a couple weeks ago now, but I still have no words to put into the feelings that I have,” Johnson said. “I got (the
letter) late one night from FedEx, and I had to go wake up my parents, and we opened it, and we all started jumping for joy and yelling, hooting and hollering, and it was great.” Just three years of caddying is all it took to give someone who grew up “hating” golf the opportunity of a lifetime. “I just thought it would be something fun to do with a couple buddies and maybe make some money on the side,” Johnson said. “But now, I look at it through a whole different lens, and just trying to make great connections with people that can lead me further into life and teach me good lessons in life.” Always looking to learn, he said making connections with people is the biggest lesson caddying has taught him. “Really everything, from making connections with people to just learning how to be a better person, honestly,” Johnson said. “I’m really a people person, so I really like hanging out with new people, or the people I see on a regular basis, and just having a great time out on the course.” Johnson is transferring this fall from GCU to the University of Kansas as
an Evans Scholar to study sports management. He said he chose the school because his mother went to Kansas and he wanted to be closer to where he grew up. “I’m a freshman now, at Grand Canyon, and I really didn’t know what I was going to want to do studies-wise going into it,” Johnson said. “I knew I wanted to do something in business and marketing and all that, and I’m interested in sports. “So, I started looking at it and doing my research on just some of the opportunities that can arise from that, and I just thought sports management sounded the most fun and could be the best career path for me.” With a new opportunity ahead of him — all because his friends got him to try a sport he couldn’t stand — Johnson said golf has more to offer than most people realize. “Honestly, just try to get out and go play golf, it’s a great sport, it can lead you to some amazing opportunities like what I’m doing,” Johnson said. “I started in just the junior caddy program, and I think the only one that’s going on right now is Desert Forest in Carefree, Arizona. “Try to reach out to them and maybe try to grab that opportunity, because it’s awesome. I’ve met some amazing people up there, and it’s just great.”
Defensive Coordinator Keith Sewell was one of them. “I wasn’t stressed about it, even though I did contract COVID,” Sewell said. “That happened November 11 for me. So I had my 14 days of COVID isolation. My whole family got it, so it’s real.” Sewell wasn’t alone. “I had every symptom,” Sewell said. “Our head coach (Bowen) got it, and he didn’t have any symptoms. And we all caught it in the same week. I don’t know where we got it from, but it went through the coaching staff.” Luckily for the Firestorm, Sewell said he had very few players test posi-
tive, and he believes that none of them had any symptoms. “The contact tracing is what kills you, because everybody comes in contact,” he said. “Whether you’re sick or not, you’re out. So that’s where the hard part was. So our break came at a perfect time for us, actually.” Since resuming its season in the spring, ACU has won its five games by an average margin of 18.6 points per game. Only Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, which the Firestorm defeated 23-20, has challenged the Firestorm during the spring. Higuera’s 46-yard field goal as time
expired lifted the Firestorm to that victory, clinching the Sooner Athletic Conference Championship and a bid to the NAIA National Championship playoffs for ACU. The Firestorm finished the regular season April 10 on the road against Wayland Baptist University. For the Arizona Christian community, however, this season went deeper than wins and losses. “Our goal was to keep everyone safe while providing the most normal college experience possible for our students under the circumstances,” Munsil said, “and we think we’ve done that.”
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Golf is one of the most popular sports in the Valley, thanks to the warm weather and abundance of scenic courses scattered across the desert. For GCU freshman Evan Johnson, though, it wasn’t exactly love at first swing. “I really grew up around golf, and I actually hated it for a while. I just thought it was super boring,” Johnson said. “Then I moved out here, and I had a couple baseball buddies who started playing and got me into it, so I started playing. Then I realized I was decent at it, so I started playing tournament golf, and that’s what got me into caddying.” Johnson, who moved to Glendale seven years ago from Kansas City, Missouri, received the Chick Evans Scholarship from the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation in March. The scholarship is awarded to roughly 300 caddies each year and covers the full costs of housing and tuition. With only one season of caddying under his belt, however, Johnson didn’t get the scholarship on his first try. “It was at the end of my first season of caddying, and the head pro of the golf course that I work at, Desert Forest, reached out to me and he said, ‘Hey, this could be a possibility. Why
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of eligibility because of the pandemic. Still, he said the situation is difficult for some of his teammates. “You could kind of see players have been down a little bit, especially a lot of the older guys,” Nicastro said. “So a lot of it is just trying to look for a way to get out and hopefully get that pro chance. And not being able to do that with COVID, it’s kind of been tough.” While the split schedule has impacted the football lives of ACU’s players and coaches, it also has had an impact on their personal lives, especially members of the coaching staff who contracted the virus.
GCU freshman Evan Johnson received the Chick Evans Scholarship from the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation. (Submitted photo)
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Country Jam brings Rowe, Farris to the stage BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor
Country music’s Shari Rowe, like most musicians, spent the pandemic locked up at home, away from the stage. The Glendale resident and fellow singer Matt Farris are about to return to some normalcy, as they’re scheduled to play the Parking Lot Country Jam at the Celebrity Theater on Friday, April 16. “I’m so happy,” Rowe said. “We went to band practice a few weeks ago, and my drummer stopped and screamed in between songs. He was just so happy. We were just missing everybody. This is our band family. Just to be together and doing what we love is great.” Because they’re so excited, Rowe
said fans can expect a lot of energy at the Celebrity Theater show. “We usually have a high-energy show anyway,” she said with a laugh. “We’re just chomping at the bit. We’re going to play all the originals from a few years ago to the new stuff we put out during the pandemic.” She’s referring to “Long Hugs,” which was released March 19. For the concert, she read Instagram messages about the song from around the world and asked permission to put the fans’ thoughts on a video. “I had searched #longhugs on Instagram,” she said. “I came across posts from people from all over the world. I asked if I could use their post and photo
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in a video. “I heard so many great stories, like dads in law enforcement who needed a hug from a son. Others were about hugs from people who were no longer with us. Moms telling us this would be a wonderful tribute to their daughter. There were just so many wonderful moments.” During the pandemic, Rowe also released “The Heavy.” She started writing it in 2019, but she said she “never could have imagined where we would be in the world. “We wrote the song because we started talking about how, as musicians, as artists, as songwriters, we have several opportunities to team up with nonprofits or charities. We can use our ‘platform,’ if you will, for something that goes beyond the show. “We were talking about how we get to know the people behind these organizations, whether it’s the people heading the organization or the people on the receiving end.” Rowe partners with Scott Foundation, which serves Arizona foster youth. Her work with the nonprofit meant even more to her after she met the kids who were involved. “They have these stories, the situations that they come out of,” she said. “When I first meet them, they don’t want to make eye contact and their shoulders are rolled over. They’re feeling this heaviness. As they progress in the program and understand their value, worth and purpose, I’ll see them the next time and they’re laughing, and they have a sparkle in their eye. “We exchange stories. These are real
Shari Rowe likes to make moments into songs. (Photo courtesy of Shari Rowe)
stories and real people. It progressed into how everyone has their own ‘heavy’ and what we can do in that moment to help one another.” The two songs are different, she said. “Long Hugs” is upbeat with a Southwest vibe, while “The Heavy” is, well, heavier. “‘Long Hugs’ is not as deep hitting as ‘The Heavy’ was, but it definitely is sentimental,” she said. “I’m all about making a moment out of everything.”
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Pastor Delph: Uplifting passion is an inside job Consider this statement by Pastor Bill Johnson: When we live out of discipline, we are admired. When we live out of passion, we are contagious. Passion and discipline are good, but today let’s explore passion. Passion creates commitment, and commitment is the ignitor of momentum. Momentum turns thoughts into things. In this article, I’m not talking about lustful passion. I’m addressing the kind of passion that can be used constructively for our personal good as well as the good of our community. Let’s get past the checked-out “whatever” attitude we often hear about these days. With contagious, constructive, God-empowered passion, we can wake up, shake up, put on our makeup, and challenge the status quo of doom and gloom. Years ago, I was meeting with Pastor Bob Hake of Orangewood Church in Phoenix and noticed a poster in the church’s boardroom. It was called “Stir Me.” The poster quote said: “Stir me
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… surprise me … inspire me … include me … stretch me … convict me … save me … irritate me … challenge me … comfort me … ignite me … thrill me … move me … anger me … educate me … lift me … center me … scare me … involve me! Just don’t leave me the way you found me when I walked through those doors.” I don’t see any “whatever” in those words. The writer begs someone to challenge them, not control them. Do you want to know a secret? When we live out of passion, we are contagious. Passion provides motivation for discipline or getting past those “whatever” times in our lives. Passion spirals us upward. Passion creates action, and
then action momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities. Ben Nicholas wisely said, “Most of life is routine — dull and grubby, but routine is the momentum that keeps a man going. If you wait for inspiration, you’ll be standing on the corner after the parade is a mile down the street.” Inspiration comes from the outside of us. Passion comes from the inside of us. Passion is much more powerful and long lasting. Inspiration lasts for a short time. Inspiration gives you a sugar high but then a sugar low. Passion is consistent and is not deterred by circumstances or mishaps. What is passion? Passion means “to suffer.” It’s no pain, no gain. It costs something. Are you willing to commit for the long term like Jesus did on the cross? There was a man in the Bible who was passionate about God and people at the same time. Look at this verse: “For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up” (Acts 24:5).
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The fellow in this Bible verse was the Apostle Paul. Paul had a constructive God-given passion that made folks either better or bitter. He stirred things up. Paul was a Christian “virus” that moved people from anabolic to catabolic. You couldn’t be the same after an encounter with Paul. He was a pestilent fellow who brought God into every equation. His passion motivated ordinary people to be and do the extraordinary for the benefit of all the people. Paul was a God-given “pest” to those who had a different agenda than God. He didn’t tear things down unless it was to build back up. He understood passion is the fuel that puts the Word of God into action. He realized that everything stays potential unless someone channels passion. He was convinced that passion activates the promises of God for the benefit of all. He recognized that half-hearted people produce half-hearted results, causing everyone in a community to
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underachieve. You see, we are like white blood cells in a body. White blood cells fight infection in the physical body. What if the white blood cells in an infected body said “whatever”? Paul could not stand by and allow an infection to go unchecked. That is what you and I were designed by God to do — be the change for the better. Here’s more wisdom from others about a passion that ignites. “The more I look at things, the more I believe the willingness to start is the littlest thing in life that makes the biggest difference in life.” “Step onto the field. Stand up in the meeting. Raise your hand in class. Get over the bar. Walk up to the podium. Ask the first question. Take a risk, get started, contribute something.” How do you do that? Find something to get passionate about that is true, pure and good, not immoral or corrupt. Whether or not you end up being No. 1 in the world is irrelevant. Most of the time, the value you provide isn’t nearly as important as pushing yourself to provide it. People who consistently get
started are the only ones who can end up finishing anything. Are we Peter, who fell asleep in the garden, or Jesus, who went on from the garden to change the world? Many times, that depends on passion! Don’t allow COVID-19 and inaction to deactivate your passion. Passion gets you going and keeps you going until you’ve finished what you were pursuing. God’s passion is in you, you just need to let it go and then let it grow. In short, passion starts at the finish and finishes what it starts. Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy. 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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Midwestern University will again earmark 100% of an estimated $2.8 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) apportioned to the university by recently passed federal legislation to support the nearly 7,000 health care professions students enrolled at its campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, passed by Congress and signed into law on Dec. 27, qualifying educational institutions are required to spend at least the same dollar amount on student grants as determined in the
CARES Act. This program has been designated the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II). The relief funds are to be disbursed to students in the form of cash grants for any component of their cost of attendance and emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus. The remaining funds may be used by the institution to offset additional costs related to COVID-19. However, Midwestern University’s administration has elected instead to apportion the entirety of its HEERF II funding, an estimated $2.8 million, to university students as need-based grants. Midwestern has already awarded and
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: Soltastic Solar Cleaning Solutions, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5232 W Windrose Drive, GLENDALE, AZ 85304, The name of the Statutory Agent is: Amy Lynn Rodriguez 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: Amy L Rodriguez, and Manuel David Marquez, 5232 W Windrose Drive, GLENDALE, AZ 85304, Published Glendale Star, Apr. 14, 22, 28, 2021 / 37xxx ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: TELISIS SOLAR LLC II The address of the registered office is: 19815 W SHERMAN ST., BUCKEY, AZ 85326 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/MANAGERS Silas Martine - 19815 W Sherman St. Buckeye AZ 85326 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION: The name of the limited liability company is changed from TELISIS SOLAR LLC to Telesis Solar LLC.. Published Glendale Star, Apr 1, 8, 15, 2021 / 37238
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NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, Arizona, 85301, to hear the following: AVILLA PALOMINO MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA21-02 AND REZONING ZON21-02: A request by Brennan Ray with Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A., for a Minor General Plan amendment from MDR 5 (3.5-5 du/ac) to MHDR 12 (Medium High Density, 8-12 du/ac) and to rezone 17.72 acres of land from R1-6, C2, & C-3 to R-2 (Multiple Residence) to allow 197 single story, detached rental units. The site is located south and east of the southeast corner of 51st Avenue and Peoria Avenue, and is in the Cactus District. Staff Contact: Edward Vigil, Senior Planning Project Manager, evigil@glendaleaz.com BROTHERS AUTO SALES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP19-11: A request by Chris Doran of S.D.S. Consulting representing DEMAD, LLC., for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), to allow a used automobile sales and repair service business in the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district. The site is located at the NEC corner of 59 th Avenue and Maryland Avenue (6517 N 59 th Avenue) and is in the Ocotillo District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager, ggehlert@glendaleaz.com Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays or will be available online at https://www.glendaleaz.com/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15331862 after 6:00pm the Friday prior to the public meeting. For further information, please call the case staff contact at the number listed above or (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Diana Figueroa at (623) 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) 930-2197. CITY OF GLENDALE Kevin R. Phelps City Manager Publish: April 15, 2021 The Glendale Star / 37633
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NOTICE OF REQUEST NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 21-06 / 42100005 Notice is hereby given that the City of Glendale, Arizona will receive proposals for furnishing the following: BANKING SERVICES Due to the COVID-19 situation, the pre-offer conference will be held ONLINE on APRIL 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM Local Time. The bid document is available on the City’s Vendor Self-Service home page at: https://glendaleazvendors.munisselfservice.com/ven dors/vBids/Default.aspx Bidder must be registered as a vendor to access the bid and submit their bid. Registration can be done through the vendor registration link l o c a t e d a t : https://glendaleazvendors.munisselfservice.com/Vendors/default.aspx Each bid shall be in accordance with specifications and instructions contained therein. Each bid shall be submitted ONLINE through the Vendor Self Service portal on or before 2:00 PM. Local Time, May 14, 2021. The City of Glendale reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. CITY OF GLENDALE BY: KEVIN R. PHELPS CITY MANAGER Publish: The Glendale Star - publishing date April 15, 2021 / 37635
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Tips for Helping students Prepare for statewide assessments GESD is currently administering statewide achievement tests. The testing window in GESD goes through May 21, 2021.
Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent
This spring, all Arizona public elementary school district students in 3rd through 8th grade will be required to take the AzM2 exam and other statewide assessments. These important tests are used to check how students are doing in reading, writing and math. GESD staff have been working hard to help prepare students to do their best. Thanks to the guidance from GESD educational leaders and tips from Expect More Arizona, here are some ways parents and families can also provide support:
KEEP TRACK OF TEST DAYS
Check with your school for testing dates, times, and other specific test information.
TALK TO YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER
Whether your kids are learning online or in-person, stay in touch with their teachers and keep an eye on your child’s schoolwork.
GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
Share with your child the importance of getting plenty of rest to be alert and prepared.
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Healthy foods and snacks are fuel to help kids focus while testing.
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Keep a positive attitude and try to emphasize to your child that they don’t have to be perfect, and that you’ll support no matter what.