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May 7, 2020

Flyover salute, businesses cleared to reopen BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

Three days before Gov. Doug Ducey announced restaurants can offer dine-in service soon, a flyover honored health care workers and first responders. On May 1, jets came screaming out of Luke Air Force Base, looping over the West Valley before heading east. Though the revving of jets anticipated the economy starting up, the purpose of the 15-aircraft flyover was to honor Arizona front-line responders. “This community flyover was an opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude and salute all of the health care workers, first responders, military members and essential personnel,” said Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury, 56th Fighter Wing commander. The flyover came three days before Gov. Doug Ducey’s May 4 announcement that restaurants can reopen for dine-in service Monday, May 11. Ducey said barbers and salons can open Friday, May 8. SEE FLYOVER PAGE 2

Days after a Luke flyover, Gov. Doug Ducey announced barbers, salons and retail shops can open and restaurants can start dine-in service Monday, May 11. (Glendale Star ﬂyover

photo by Pablo Robles; ﬁle photo of Gov. Ducey)

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BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

While some high school graduations are as up in the air as a graduation cap tossed by a senior, other ceremonies have been tentatively scheduled for State Farm Stadium. And Glendale’s largest high school district announced “virtual” graduations. All the ceremonies scheduled for May are being rescheduled due to stat-

ed and federal COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on crowd sizes. Glendale Union High School District announced May 1 that “virtual graduation ceremonies will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 20. The district’s high schools include Apollo, Cortez, Glendale, Greenway, Independence, Moon Valley, Sunnys-

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GUHSD is holding a “virtual graduation”; other districts plan graduations at State Farm Stadium.

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF While drive-in movie showings continue at the Glendale Drive-In, Westgate is also trying its hand at allowing people to watch a big-screen movie from cars. It’s retro, yet very today—entertainment with social distancing on the forefront. Last weekend, YAM Properties started “Moonlight Movie Nights,” a social distancing drive-in movie experience at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. Last weekenend’s double bill of “The Greatest Showman” and “Night at the Museum” played, with admission of $15 per car for one or two people, $20 per car for three or more. Westgate plans to continue Saturday and Sunday night double features this weekend. “Guests can motor in to watch their favorite flicks with their quarantine crew while maintaining social distancing FLYOVER FROM PAGE 1

Ducey said retail shops will be permitted in-person operations Friday, May 8—as long as they implement social distancing and sanitation measures. Ducey’s April 29 executive order allowed some retail businesses to open for curbside delivery May 4. “I’m glad to see the first steps implemented to allow our businesses to slowly resume operations and we’re looking forward to business getting back to normal in Glendale,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. Ducey noted, “As we breathe life back into our businesses, we want to make sure we’re taking common sense precautions At the same time, Ducey extended the stay-home order for nonessential workers until May 15. (The March 30 order expired May 1.) “Arizona’s focus has been protecting public health and slowing the spread of COVID-19—and this approach is working,” Ducey said. “Physical distancing is making a difference. We’re slowing the spread. The last thing we want to do now is undo these gains.” He called the next phase a “calm, steady approach while taking new

guidelines,” according to a press release. Cars will be parked a minimum of 10 feet apart and all guests will be required to remain in their vehicles for the duration of the movie, with the exception of sitting in their truck bed or using the restroom. For more information on schedules or to purchase tickets, visit azpopupmovies. com. There will be no box office onsite. Food can be purchased via window-side service at Westgate restaurants such as Bar Louie, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Crumbl Cookies and Pho. Guests who spend at least $20 at one of these participating restaurants will receive a full reimbursement of their movie ticket. The movie showings will take place in Lot 7 at Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. The entrance to the drive-in can be accessed from the east side of the center on Gail Lane.

steps to breathe life into our small businesses. “Arizona is eager to reenergize our economy, and we will continue to take a gradual, step-by-step approach that’s guided by data and public health.” The flyover had energy, though it was hardly slow and steady. The dazzling show of power flew over 20 hospitals, including Abrazo Arrowhead and Banner Thunderbird. “From all the pilots and aircrew flying and ground personnel supporting this undertaking, we wish Arizona a speedy recovery from COVID-19,” Lt. Col. Jason Bartel said. Ducey saluted the flyover—which in turn was all about saluting those saving lives and feeding sheltered residents during the pandemic. “Our front-line medical workers are heroes,” Ducey said. “Today’s flyover was a perfect symbol of the strength, resolve and unity of our doctors, nurses and emergency responders have displayed in the fight against COVID-19.” The flyover featured F-35 Lightning II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, with active duty, Air Force Reserve and ANG airmen tipping their wings to front-line workers.

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On May 1, Peoria Unified School District PUSD announced tentative graduation ceremonies, all at State Farm Stadium (times to be announced): Friday, June 26: Centennial, Sunrise Mountain, Raymond S. Kellis and Ironwood high schools. Saturday, June 27: Peoria, Liberty and Cactus high schools. Even that PUSD announcement came with a caveat, noting the ceremonies will take place only “if gathering restrictions are lifted or adjusted to allow the event to take place.” The Peoria Flex Academy is to hold its graduation ceremony Thursday, June 25, at a site to be determined. According to the PUSD announcement on its website, “The specific format for all ceremonies is still to be determined and will be dependent upon guidance from state government, health officials and State Farm Stadium.

Deer Valley Unified School District also announced tentative graduation plans to take place at State Farm Stadium. Boulder Creek High Schools graduation ceremony is scheduled for noon, July 2, followed by the Mountain Ridge High ceremony at 3:30 p.m. High school graduations scheduled for July 3: Barry Goldwater (9 a.m.), Sandra Day O’Connor (12:30 p.m.) and Deer Valley (4 p.m.). “We will continue to share information with you as we learn more from State Farm. We anticipate disseminating more information by early next week. Additionally, each high school will be communicating school specific information regarding the senior checkout process. This information should be provided to our seniors and their families by May 10,” a DVUSD announcement said.

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The battle over signatures is not over. Last week, Maricopa County Superior Court judges rejected attempts to have candidate for mayor Michelle Robertson and candidate for council Bryce Alexander removed from the ballot. Demetra Lau, a supporter of Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, appealed the ruling by Judge John Smith in a May 1 filing with the Arizona Supreme Court. “With everything the residents and community of Glendale are dealing with, one would think Jerry Weiers would be focusing his energy on the needs of Glendale and doing something purposeful and impactful for our residents and business, instead of spending time fighting court battles on petition signatures,” Robertson said. “Jerry Weiers and Demetra Lau are

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trying to manipulate this election for their own gain, and not the good of Glendale,” she added. Meanwhile, Councilwoman Joyce Clark also took her challenge to the Arizona Supreme Court. She alleges Alexander does not have enough signatures to be on the ballot. Elections for mayor and city council seats are scheduled for Aug. 4. Clark is the only council member facing a challenge. Clark and Lau are both represented by Timothy La Sota, a Phoenix attorney. With the May 11 deadline for ballot printing looming, Arizona Supreme Court Judge Andrew Gould ordered La Sota to file an opening brief of his Lau appeal by Monday, May 4. La Sota filed an opening brief in the Alexander signature challenge May 1.

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Long-term facilities hit hard, but no extra testing BY TOM SCANLON

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Seven people died of COVID-19 in Maricopa County April 30, according to the Department of Health. All were residents of long-term facilities. Seven more died of COVID-19 the next day, with five coming from long-term facilities. All nine deaths reported in the county May 2 came from long-term facilities, according to county health data. In Maricopa County, 168 people have died from coronavirus; 112 of those (67%) have been residents of long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation facilities and hospice facilities). At least 110 long-term care facilities have reported COVID-19 cases to the county. That leaves approximately 400 long-term care facilities in Maricopa County.

Despite a testing “blitz” that started last weekend, facilities for the most vulnerable to COVID-19 are not being targeted for testing. The blitz test sites include Akos MD and Redirect Health in Glendale and Maricopa Banner Health in Peoria. For more information, the COVID-19 hotline is 844-542-8201. “We are in talks with partners that may be able to offer testing to facilities … but we’re not at a point yet where we can offer that level of testing,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for disease protection of Maricopa County. She said a scarcity of tests has made the priority to test people experiencing what may be symptoms of COVID-19. “If we start testing individuals who do not have symptoms, the first places we would look at are long-term facilities.” At an April 30 webinar discussing

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the new testing, Sunenshine said the number of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19 peaked a few weeks ago. “Hospitalization levels (due to COVID-19) are stable and in general might even be decreasing,” she said. But the next day was by far the most-ever number of new patients hospitalized for COVID-19. On May 1, 65 people were hospitalized with the disease, according to the y Department of Public Health. This was triple the average for April of around 20 per day. Of the number hospitalized for COVID-19 May 1, 13 came from longterm care homes. “Residents of nursing homes … are at the highest risk for severe complications,” Sunenshine said. “What we’re doing now is making sure a failcity with even one case has testing

available to anyone who presents with symptoms.” Spectrum Retirement Communities of Denver owns and operates 48 retirement, assisted living and memory care facilities around the country, including Palos Verdes Senior Living in Peoria and the Enclave at Anthem Senior Living in Anthem. In an April 28 letter posted on the Spectrum website (spectrumretirement.com/covid19-information), Bradley Kraus, Spectrum president and CEO, stressed the company is following social distancing guidelines “We are fortunate that our communities continue to be minimally impacted by the virus. Only 1% of all residents and staff have tested positive for COVID-19,” he wrote. Spectrum has 3,060 staff members and 4,729 residents.

On its website (aarp.org), AARP provided a list of “six questions to ask if a loved one is in a nursing home.”

4. What is the nursing home doing to help residents stay connected with their families or other loved ones during this time? • Does the nursing home help residents call their loved ones by phone or video call? • Will the nursing home set up a regular schedule for you to speak with your loved ones? 5. What is the plan for the nursing home to communicate important information to both residents and families on a regular basis? • Will the nursing home contact you by phone or email, and when? 6. Is the nursing home currently at full staffing levels for nurses, aides and other workers? • What is the plan to make sure the needs of nursing home residents are met—like bathing, meals, medication management, social engagement—if the nursing home has staffing shortages? “If you’re concerned about the safety and well-being of a spouse, parent or other loved one who lives in a nursing home, contact your state’s long-term care ombudsman,” said AARP’s website.

1. Has anyone in the nursing home tested positive for COVID-19? • This includes residents as well as staff or vendors who may have been in the nursing home. 2. What is the nursing home doing to prevent infections? • How are nursing home staff being screened for COVID-19, especially when they leave and reenter the home? • What precautions are in place for residents who are not in private rooms? 3. Does nursing home staff have the personal protective equipment—like masks, face shields, gowns, gloves—that they need to stay safe and keep their patients safe? • Have nursing home staff been given specific training on how to use this personal protective equipment? • If no, what is the plan to obtain personal protective equipment?

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City council moves forward on more annexations BY SARA EDWARDS

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Glendale continues to grow, using annexations to expand its boundaries. At its April 28 meeting, Glendale City Council members approved three pre-annexation development agreements with land near the Loop 303. Allsup 303 Industrial Park development, Park 303 and Glendale 303 Holdings were approved to move forward in the annexation process. As agenda material noted, the city has approved multiple annexation and pre-annexation agreements in the Loop 303 area of west Glendale. One of the most notable ones is Cotton Properties, 161 acres between Glendale Avenue and Bethany Home Road that was unincorporated Maricopa County—until Glendale annexed the property in January. Residents of Waddell and Litchfield Park have protested a Love’s Travel Center that is part of the Cotton Properties development plan.

The Cotton Properties land is currently a large farm and was zoned for agriculture by the county. A rezoning request by Mahdi Sadek of Epsilon Engineering, representing property owner Cotton Bethany/303 Cotton, which was previously delayed, has been delayed again. It was moved from the May 7 Planning Commission agenda to June 4. The Cotton Properties request is “to allow land uses such as retail commercial, support commercial/offices and industrial as the most viable use.” On April 28, council also approved an in-lieu agreement with a second Glendale 303 Holdings lot on Cotton Lane. This allows the property owner to develop a residential property prior to a planned annexation in 2025. This is the only one of the recent annexation or pre-annexation agreements that involves a residential development. Lisa Collins, interim director of Development Services, said the city policy has been to not annex residential

properties into the city. She said the agreement will pay Glendale fees of $694,176 for the 336-unit development. “This would develop in the county, and the city would not have any development authority over this; however, we would still get these fees,” she said. She said the fees would reimburse Glendale for transportation improvements. Councilman Bart Turner wondered why the city would not be able to also receive fees in sales tax, residential sales tax and property taxes. “It concerns me that we’re giving that up,” he said. “I know that we are agreeing not to move forward in an attempt to annex this property for five years, but it also seems to me that five years from now, this property will have one owner and if they don’t want to annex in in five years, there will be little we can do to make that happen.” The annexation of Allen Ranches, which also includes residential devel-

opment, is scheduled for the May 12 city council meeting. Allen Ranches spreads from West Bethany Road to West Camelback Road, along Citrus Road west of the Loop 303. It is one of the largest properties being considered for annexation. During the April 28 public comments of the meeting, Chuck Jarrett asked for a police station near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Michael Queen challenged the city’s policy not to allow the public to attend meetings during COVID-19 restrictions. “The Arizona Attorney General said holding city council meetings on the web does not violate the open meeting law, but I disagree,” Queen said in his email comment. “Some people don’t have access to the internet and thus can’t attend the internet meeting.” The next Glendale City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. Tom Scanlon contributed to this story.

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Gov. Ducey extends stay-at-home order, allows some businesses to open BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Arizonans are going to have to live under stay-at-home orders, at least until May 15. But when they do go out shopping— something already permitted—they will soon have more choices. And they might will be able to dine out starting May 11. Gov. Doug Ducey said April 29 that there just isn’t the data from the state Department of Health Services to show Arizona has beaten back the COVID-19 outbreak to allow his order to self-destruct as scheduled on Thursday night. “There is not a trend,’’ he said. “And what I’m looking for, what (Health Director) Dr. Cara Christ are looking for are trends.’’ So he has extended his stay-at-home order, first issued a month ago, through at least May 15. But the governor said he does feel comfortable enough to allow some retail businesses, shuttered under a sepa-

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capacity. Ducey, however, who keeps repeating his experience as owner of Cold Stone Creamery, said that’s not acceptable. “Anybody that’s ever run a restaurant knows that 25% is just the surest way to continually lose a lot more money,’’ he said. On May 4, Ducey said restaurants and coffee shops can resume dine-in services on Monday, May 11. “The operators must establish and implement safety protocols and best practices, including enacting physical distancing policies, limiting the number of diners and following protocols as directed by the CDC, the United States Department of Labor Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration and ADHS,” he said. And Ducey made it clear that, for the time being, things won’t be the way they were before he shut them down in March. “When you do walk in to one of those opened restaurants for dine-in, it will be a different experience,’’ he said. At the very least, the governor said, diners should expect is that the employees all will be wearing masks. One thing Ducey did make clear is that his word is law—and that individual cities are not free to conclude that local health conditions require that restaurants and retailers remain closed longer than what he directs. “When I give guidance statewide, it is statewide and it is enforceable by law,’’ he said in response to a question by Capitol Media Services. Ducey did say, though, that he might consider enacting rules on a county-by-county basis. There is precedent for that: His original closure orders applied only to counties where residents tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Also on May 4, Ducey said barbers and cosmetologists can resume operations on Friday, May 8, “as long as they establish and implement safety protocols and best practices, including using face coverings for employees and customers, operating by appointment only and following protocols.” Ducey said that none of this easing of restrictions will matter—or will help struggling businesses—if Arizonans are not comfortable with going out. Ducey said he’s gotten “pretty close to 100% cooperation’’ with his existing orders from business owners. But he acknowledged that there has been a frustration, to the point where some business owners, including a few who attended a march on the Capitol earlier this month, had threatened to fully reopen no matter what the governor decided. The governor said he’s not about to let that happen. “This is an order that is enforceable by law,’’ he said. “A violation is a $2,500 fine and up to six months in jail.’’ There’s another side to the governor’s decision to relax rules for businesses: employees who are uncomfortable going back to work because they fear exposure to COVID-19, whether for themselves or not wanting to bring it home to a medically fragile family member. That raises the possibility they could lose their unemployment benefits. “We’re going to have flexibility around this,’’ Ducey said. The governor said his decisions to not allow his stay-at-home order to expire and to not simply allow all businesses to operate should not come as any surprise. “I don’t think anybody ever believed that on May 1 we would have a return to normalcy in Arizona,’’ he said.

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Actor Daniel Dae Kim donates plasma at Vitalant BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF After a movie and TV actor donated convalescent plasma, Vitalant is seeking to cast locals who have recovered from COVID-19 in supporting roles to fight the pandemic. Actor Daniel Dae Kim of “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-O” starred in a real role, making a convalescent plasma donation featured May 1 on “The Call to Unite”—a 24-hour livestreamed event that celebrates our shared humanity during the coronavirus pandemic. After fully recovering from COVID-19, Kim flew from his home in Hawaii to give his vital plasma donation at a Vitalant blood donation center in Ventura, California. Convalescent plasma contains antibodies that are active against the disease to give patients’ immune systems the ability to attack the virus. “I learned about the Mayo Clinic being named the national program for this effort and I wanted to do my part to

“The Good Doctor” and “New Amsterdam.” In early April, Vitalant, the nation’s largest independent nonprofit blood service provider, launched a program in collaboration with hospital partners the Mayo Clinic and the American Red Cross to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. The Food and Drug Administration has identified and approved convalescent plasma treatment as an Actor Daniel Dae Kim of “Lost” and “Hawaii Five-O” recovered “emergency investigational from COVID-19, then made a plasma donation to help others. new drug.” It is currently (Photo courtesy Kim) the only antibody treatment help those who are still battling the ill- available to COVID-19 patients and, ness,” Kim said. “I hope those who can as such, is a promising new treatment will consider joining me to help other option. Americans in need—either through the Vitalant is seeking convalescent Mayo Clinic, Red Cross or their local plasma donors to help patients. Elblood donation center, like Vitalant.” igibility criteria: prior diagnosis of Kim plays a doctor in the TV shows COVID-19, documented by a labora-

tory test or a positive serological test for the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, taken after recovery; complete resolution of symptoms for at least 14 days; meet all other current FDA donor eligibility requirements to donate plasma. Even with these requirements, there may be additional tests or other criteria required. In some instances, those who have recovered from COVID-19 may be able to donate, even if they did not have an initial laboratory test. Those who meet the above criteria and want to donate plasma are encouraged to apply through the Vitalant website, vitalant.org/covidfree. For more information, call 866-CV-PLSMA (866287-5762). Vitalant will only accept donors who meet all FDA-required donor eligibility criteria and are symptom free for at least 14 days. Donors cannot walk in for this procedure; they must complete the form at vitalant.org/covidfree to begin the application process.

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The new ‘house call’: Providers expand telemedicine BY SARA EDWARDS

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Doctors are ramping up “house calls”—virtually. And, without leaving their homes, patients are discussing everything from acne to X-rays with medical experts. During social distancing restrictions, patients have continued doctor visits without leaving home, as more care providers are turning to telehealth. Doctors and physicians are now conducting everything from urgent care to wellness checkups either over the phone or on a video chat. Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order March 25 expanding telemedical care across the state and creating a telemedical task force. Some doctors and practices, like Akos MD in Glendale, had a telehealth

practice already in place. Akos has had its form of telehealth since 2016, using an app with technology that connects patients with physicians and doctors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Akos has a large network of board-certified physicians, creating a current zero-minute wait time to get help and reduce exposure to the virus. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Akos MD reduced its patient visit fee to $49. “We provide a comprehensive solution for both patients and providers, enabling them to get and give quality health care respectively, while limiting exposure,” said Dr. Swaraj Singh, co-founder of Akos MD. “We wanted to create a solution that streamlined medical care and made it more accessible to everyone.

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Credit Union West employees recently donated their own personal dollars to show their appreciation for the health care workers at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center. In association with the Travelling Pizza Company, the generously donated funds provided more than 100 free pizzas to hospital staff who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re so appreciative of the commitment these health care heroes are making to their communities each and every day during these unprecedented times,” said Karen Roch, president and CEO of Credit Union West. “Our team members wanted to provide a gesture that shows just how grateful we are for their selfless acts of service.” “The show of appreciation from the employees at Credit Union West means so much,” said Tina Brucato-Day, vice president of Operations at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center. “We are so proud of our entire team who are working tirelessly to keep our patients and community-at-large safe.” (Submitted photo)

“Now, in the time of COVID-19, our telehealth services have gone from a more convenient option to an absolute necessity.” Other doctors and medical services have jumped on board with telehealth, adapting and finding an easy-to-use program that connects them with their patients. Valleywise Health in Glendale was quick to transition to this operation by creating a platform while news developed about COVID-19. The Valleywise program doesn’t require a download, and connects patients with their doctors through video or audio chats at no extra cost. Dr. Tony Dunnigan, chief medical information officer at Valleywise Health, said telehealth care has allowed Valleywise to provide care to more people than before. Since the program was launched within the last month, Valleywise has already had 4,000 virtual visits. “A lot of visits can be very efficiently done virtually,” Dunnigan said. “We’ve gone with a very lightweight chat platform. It literally works on any device with a camera and web browser. If you’ve got a device like that with Wi-Fi enabled, you’re set.” He said that before the pandemic the office had about a 25% no-show rate from patients, due to either a transportation barrier or a busy scheduling. Now, with telehealth care, Dunnigan said that percentage has decreased dramatically into single digits. Other care providers have decided to go online exclusively, like Sarah Larson with Soluna Holistic Healthcare in Goodyear. She said she has respiratory illnesses of her own and decided to exclusively go online to protect herself, her patients and her staff. “Having me be available to be a good resource for (my patients), having a calming presence let’s them know that for us it’s not business as usual, but I’m still available to them if I need something,” Larson said. The CORE Institute in Peoria, a clinic that specializes in orthopedic and neurological care, has also found ways to continue providing care through

telehealth options. Jason Scalice of the CORE Institute said virtually all of its services, from X-ray and MRI consultations to physical therapy, can be done efficiently online while still providing patients with quality interaction with their physician. “The reality is that patients still really value the interaction with their physicians and this in many ways can make it a little bit easier for them,” Scalice said. “If anything, some patients that would otherwise not be able to make their appointment because they don’t have time, they can still do so virtually and increase their interaction.” Dr. Nick Hunter, the president of Glendale physical therapy company Preferred Physical Therapy, said physical therapists have some kind of experience with telehealth care, probably without even realizing it. He said family members will ask him about a pain or joint problem and through either a video call, audio description or photos, he tries to help them find a solution. “Our education exists just by what our hands tell us,” he said. “Because of our assessment skills and ability to identify movement habits of people that are not right, we can make those critical decisions without having to put a hand on you.” Epiphany Dermatology in Peoria and Avondale has also made a transition to telehealth, seeing patients over FaceTime or through doxy.me. Mara Seigel, a regional manager for Epiphany, said for acne checkups or abrasion evaluations, they’ll ask the patient to send the physician a picture of the skin area of concern prior to the telehealth appointment and then evaluate with the patient over the phone or video chat. “With dermatology there are obviously some limitations, but for our patients with acne or rosacea and stuff like that we’re still able to see our patients without them coming in,” she said. CORE, Valleywise, Epiphany and other providers are trying to keep as much of the interaction online as possible for the safety of the patients and care providers but will still offer in-person visits if recommended by the doctor.

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Virus test ‘blitz’ begins, limits remain BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF West Valley residents may find it a little easier to get a COVID-19 test after the state began a three-Saturday blitz aimed at collecting samples from at least 60,000 Arizonans so officials can better determine how many people in the state are infected. But the tests still aren’t available to anyone who wants one. Gov. Doug Ducey last week announced that the state is working with Banner Health to provide testing at some facilities in Phoenix and the West Valley—including the State Fairgrounds. But like Walgreens, which also began offering COVID-19 tests, Banner Health is prioritizing categories of people eligible for tests and is requiring an initial screening over the phone before it will schedule anyone for a test. State health officials also are reaching out to other providers to offer tests. Walgreens’ drive-thru testing requires a pre-screening online at walgreens.com. Banner is charging $75 for testing those without insurance, but Banner Health said it will not collect fees at sites and will not deny a test to someone who can’t afford it. Walgreens said its test is free for those who meet the criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Luckily, we know there is additional capacity at our laboratories across the state to test more Arizonans,” state Health Director Cara Christ said in a blog last week. “Laboratories like Sonora Quest, Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic have indicated they have the ability to run more tests. … However, up until now, the limited supply of personal protective equipment and test collection supplies, such as nasal swabs and viral transport media, has been a significant barrier to increased testing. “Arizona is not alone; there continues to be a national shortage of those supplies. The good news is that our partners have indicated they are now able to ob-

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tain the supplies needed to perform additional testing, because the supply chain is opening up,” Christ said. The tests are largely limited “to anyone who thinks they have been exposed to and could be infected with COVID-19,” Christ stressed. “Previously, this order was limited to high-risk individuals and those with specific symptoms.” The CDC gives top priority for test eligibility to health care workers and hospitalized patients with symptoms. The second level of eligibility includes first responders and people over 65 with symptoms while the third priority level includes “critical infrastructure workers” and others with symptoms as well as first responders with no symptoms. The last category of eligibility is for people with no symptoms—and they likely won’t be able to get a test at this time. Christ said she told labs statewide “to remove any restrictions on testing if they have adequate testing supplies and PPE” and that the state distributed 15 rapid-testing machines throughout Arizona to provide results within 15 minutes. The COVID-19 tests are different from blood testing for antibodies. Other facilities are offering those tests, but Christ said, “It is unknown if a positive serologic test for COVID-19 means that someone is immune to COVID-19 or

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how long that immunity might last.” As for COVID-19 tests, Christ said Arizonans who believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 can now get tested. But be prepared to stay home, at least while you’re waiting for the results, if not longer. Banner said it takes up to five days to get results. The new order is a major shift from what had been the state’s policy of reserving tests for those who either had a doctor’s order or had specific symptoms. But it still doesn’t rise to the level of anyone who wants a test can get a test. Arizona is far from universal testing, with 58,750 tests conducted so far—less than 1% of the population. There are strings attached for those who are eligible based on suspected exposure. First, those seeking tests under her new order will first have to sign a “voluntary isolation agreement’’ to not go anywhere until the results come back. If the results are negative, no problem. But if there is a positive result, then it gets more complicated. A spokeswoman for the health department said that means no travel anywhere until there has been no fever for at least 72 hours without any medicine that reduces fever and that other symptoms—such as coughing and shortness of breath—have improved. Even if the symptoms are gone, the person who got the positive test result still

cannot go out until at least seven days have passed since the specimen was collected. Christ acknowledged the importance of knowing who has the virus and can spread it. “We know that rapidly identifying cases, case follow-up and contact tracing will help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in our communities,’’ she said. “Success in these areas requires an increase in our testing capacity.’’ More than 67,000 Arizonans have been infected—but less than 1% of the total population has been tested. Only Virginia has had a lower testing rate, according to the Pew Foundation. For information on Banner test sites, see bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19. Walgreens had not listed its Arizona test sites as of Thursday, but additional information will be posted at walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing. “Banner’s drive-thru sites will not accept walk-ins,” the provider advised. “Everyone must be phone screened in advance and scheduled for an appointment. Those who arrive without an appointment will be asked to leave and call in to complete the phone screening process.” More information on Banner Health’s testing is at bannerhealth.com/patients/ patient-resources/covid-19/testing. To be screened for eligibility for a Banner test: 1-844-549-1851.

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How America will defeat the novel coronavirus BY KEVIN DANG

Glendale Star Guest Writer

As of this writing, COVID-19, a highly infectious and pernicious respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is the leading cause of death in the U.S. It is disconcerting and perplexing to millions of Americans that the deadly SARS-CoV-2 pathogen once unfamiliar to humans has rapidly become a global calamity afﬂicting U.S. health care system and scourging Americans’ quality of life. Hopefully, COVID-19 will not retain its notoriety for long. Through mandatory practical measures and social distancing, we are “ﬂattening the curve” and reducing COVID-19 positive cases and fatalities. With confidence, our economy will reopen and our daily life will resume to normalcy. However, we must realize and accept that full restoration of regular daily routine is contingent upon the vanquishment of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen by newly developed antivirals or vaccines. The positive outlook is that these

pharmacological advancements are on the way. For instance, Gilead Sciences’ injectable antiviral drug, remdesivir, which was initially developed to treat Ebola, was administered to over 100 hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Although the results from a recent clinical trial conducted by Gilead Sciences are not conclusive due to the absence of a control group, the excitement in the medical field is high, and it feels relieved to know that rays of hope are at the horizon. As a pharmacist, I, however, must advise caution. In the coming days, American people will hear from the social media about “promising but still-unproven” pharmacotherapies for COVID-19. It is essential and helpful, in my opinion, for the general public to understand that the drug development process takes time. From the pharmacological research and development standpoint, once a new drug discovery has been made, it must go through a series of lengthy, complicated processes involving both preclinical and clini-

cal research trials. Realistically speaking, on average, it takes approximately 10 years for a newly discovered experimental pharmaceutical compound to become commercially available in the pharmacies throughout the U.S. Rigorous FDA-mandatory testing of the investigational pharmaceutical compound in humans during a series of clinical trials is conducted to ensure optimal safety and efficacy. With respect to the new drug development and approval process, it is imperative that the general public realizes the life-threatening dangers of consuming FDA-unapproved medications due to lack of safety and efficacy surveillance. In other words, taking “promising but still-unproven” medications not undergoing clinical trials is not advisable. U.S. scientists are working diligently and strenuously, striving to identify COVID-19 pharmacological treatments and vaccines from existing candidate pharmaceutical compounds. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is gear-

ing up, ready to produce large quantities of safe and effective antivirals or vaccines. With our continued strong support of our elected leaders in Congress, U.S. domestic biopharmaceutical innovators will discover a way to defeat COVID-19. Personally, I look forward to dispensing the soon-to-be-discovered life-saving COVID-19 vaccine and the new U.S.-made antiviral medication. Meanwhile, with the deepest gratitude, I would like to say “thank you” to all the U.S. scientists and researchers for working incessantly to discover a cure for COVID-19. Most importantly, I would also like to recognize the sacrifices health care professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists) and first responders make every day, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, caring for the severely ill COVID-19 patients.

safety unions is they hide behind the heroes on the front lines. It’s election time and union bosses are again filling the airwaves with bogus claims. So here are the facts. While our per capita GDP is not as high as wealthier cities like Chandler, Gilbert or Scottsdale, Glendale spends more per capita on law enforcement than any of them. Contrary to claims that we shortchange fire or police, Glendale spends more per capita on public safety than every city in Maricopa County we have data for. We know these statistics because they’re part of the research that goes

into our contract negotiations with police/fire. So how about those contracts? While the union bosses cry that our firefighters are underpaid, thanks to the recently completed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Glendale firefighters are the highest compensated fire union in Arizona. While the average Glendale family earns just $58,000 per year, the base firefighter costs the city almost $160,000 per year for salary, benefits, insurance and retirement. On top of that, they work the equivalent of 5.2 40-hour weeks less than any other fire department in the state of Arizona. Making three times what your aver-

age family makes while enjoying more time off, along with a stout pension/ retirement plan, is why rank-and-file firefighters are happy in Glendale and why we can get over 600 applicants for a single position when they become available. The union bosses claim Glendale has failed to put into service a single Advanced Life Support unit. Not true. Glendale has added two low-acuity response teams over the past three years, which ensure the city’s Advanced Life Support resources are available when needed. Additionally, even in today’s bleak, virus-impacted economic cli-

Kevin Dang is a professor at Grand Canyon University and a member of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. He lives in Glendale.

Mayor Weiers: Fireﬁghters are treated like heroes BY JERRY WEIERS

Glendale Star Guest Writer

As mayor, as a legislator and as a citizen and small-business owner, I’ve always treated firefighters, police, EMTs and our military as heroes and that’s never going to change. Whether it’s raising charity funds for and with them, small personal touches like delivering pies and cakes on Christmas morning to police stations and fire houses, or voting to add millions or spend tens of millions of dollars in funding to ensure they have the equipment, training and manpower they need, my lifelong record is unabashedly pro-public safety. The challenge with battling public

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Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona oppose Weiers BY BRYAN JEFFRIES

Glendale Star Guest Writer

It’s unfortunate that Mayor Jerry Weiers continues to misrepresent himself as a supporter of the city’s firefighters and police officers. The truth is, the mayor has failed Glendale residents and first responders. And his constant distortion of the facts requires that the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, which represents every Glendale firefighter and more than 9,000 firefighters statewide— sets the record straight. In an April 30 Glendale Star story, Weiers blamed the vehement opposition displayed by the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police in its recent non-endorsement letter and by Arizona’s firefighters on— and I quote—“the decision by myself and the majority of council made to put resource officers in our schools to protect students.” There’s a word for an accusation like that: ridiculous. The FOP made it very clear why they no longer support Weiers after endorsing him for reelection in 2016. As for firefighters, our reasons for opposing Mayor Weiers have zero to do with school resource officers. Rather, it has to do with the mayor’s shameful efforts to make it harder to protect the residents of Glendale by consistently shortchanging public safety and the Glendale Fire Department. Since Weiers began his Reign of Error in 2012, Glendale residents have dialed 911 for emergency services from firefighters almost 20% more often than in years previous. Despite this massive spike in 911 calls—and multiple requests, including two by the mayor himself—the city and Weiers have still failed to put into service a single additional Advanced Life Support unit. Despite this glaring need for more resources, Weiers still voted “yes” last week on a measure to forgive a more than $1 million debt owed to Glendale by a billion-dollar company. That amount alone could fund the ALS unit Glendale desperately needs for the next year. When front-line firefighters were denied a pay raise called for in their con-

tract with the city, the mayor had the opportunity to stand up for what was right. Instead, he sat idly by and watched the city spend thousands of dollars to lose at arbitration and in not one but two court cases. Even after these losses, Weiers voted to give firefighters only half the raise they were due. Of course, being Jerry Weiers, he didn’t stop there. Weeks later, the mayor called a special council meeting while three members were out of town and voted for a 42% pay raise—for himself. Thankfully, voters saw through his blatant money grab. The raise lost at the polls in a landslide, with 74% voting no. Just this week, the city was forced to pay the bill of over $200,000 for his misguided attempt at a pay raise. When a Glendale firefighter was diagnosed with a potentially fatal cancer that will require life-long treatment, the city’s worker’s compensation insurance company denied the coverage required by Arizona law. Again, Mayor Weiers had a chance to be a leader and do the right thing for this first responder and his family. Instead, Weiers crumbled. For months, he claimed he didn’t have the ability to override the insurance company’s decision. Even after he was informed he in fact had the ability to call a special vote to reverse the decision, Weiers chose to do nothing. It took overpowering public pressure and an onslaught of negative news coverage to finally force Mayor Weiers to hold a vote to overturn the illegal decision. Recently, Weiers’ reelection campaign manager pointed out that our organization endorsed him in 2012 and made the claim that public safety still supports him. Let me abundantly clear: No public safety organization in Arizona anywhere supports Jerry Weiers. The only support firefighters will offer him will come on the day after the election, when we will gladly help him pack up his boxes and move out of City Hall. Bryan Jeffries is president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona.

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mate, the city budget for next year proposes four additional firefighter positions to create a high-acuity medical response unit as well. The union bosses want to whip voters into an angry mood, so they claim the city voted to forgive more than $1 million owed us by a billion-dollar company. That’s another lie. The city agreed to delay a payment by our largest hotel, which also manages our convention center, as encouraged by the governor, president and other leaders. The city will receive every penny owed, just 10 months later than originally expected. Not a single cent was forgiven. The ugliest lie that gets people most upset is that I and the council turned our backs on a firefighter who had a cancer-related workman’s comp claim denied. At all times, that firefighter had access to the city’s top-of-the-line medical insurance offered by Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield, but his additional claim was denied by an independent board whose decision was reportedly binding on the city. I disagreed with the finding and insisted we find a way to appeal or overrule it. When our city manager

confirmed we could set it aside and approve the claim, we did so, and that firefighter has been able to get the treatment he needs while he and his family are protected financially. Partisan unions don’t always represent their members well when it comes to politics. In 2016, the fire unions attacked Glendale police, claiming crime was out of control when the data and facts were quite different. For the fire union bosses it was just politics as usual, but to the people of Glendale it was ugly, dishonest and wrong. The fire unions lost. Now, they’re following the same playbook for 2020. Contrary to their lies, I value first responders, and our city does, too. That’s why our compensation packages are tops and why we get them what they need to do their job. As one recent article about these union attacks wrote, “It is clear that in Glendale, Mayor Weiers cares a lot more about his firefighters than their out-of-Glendale union bosses do.” Those who wear the uniform each day deserve our best. And in Glendale, they get it. Jerry Weiers has been mayor of Glendale since 2013. He is running for reelection.

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Arizona unemployment benefits will expand this month to cover workers who are not now eligible, to last longer than before and to pay more in weekly benefits to some jobless workers. The changes, which take effect May 12, are part of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that all states are rolling out under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the $2 trillion federal relief package approved last month. Under the new rules, benefits will be available to the self-employed, people seeking part-time work and people who lack sufficient work history. It also includes federal funds that extend benefits to 39 weeks for some workers and can add $600 a week to unemployment checks. The Department of Economic Security said last week that it had contracted with a private firm to help speed the delivery of benefits under the expanded program. “We recognize the critical importance of these benefits for Arizonans who are out of work due to COVID-19,” DES Director Tom Betlach said in the statement.

“We will continue to put forward all available resources, including working nights and weekends, to stand up this brand-new program to get individuals the help they need.” But critics said it should not have taken this long to roll out a program that was approved in late March. “We’re seeing a lot of unnecessary and unacceptable delays, and Gov. Ducey needs to answer for that,” said Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Phoenix, in a statement. “Families need to pay rent and put food on the table, and they can’t wait around for weeks while the DES ﬂounders.” Gallego said lawmakers have been

pushing for an upgrade to DES technology since he was in the Legislature six years ago and “it shouldn’t have taken them this long to hire outside help.” “Other states are way ahead of us in providing payments and we should be looking to them for

guidance,” he said. Despite the delay, DES said payments will be made retroactively for those who are determined to be eligible. While expanded benefits will help now, advocates said the lack of longterm plan will leave people struggling. Cynthia Zwick, the executive director of Wildfire, an Arizona advocacy group to end poverty, said Arizonans could be in major trouble when the $600 federal payment expires at the end of July. She said Arizona unemployment benefits, which range from $117 to $240 per week, are currently among the lowest in the country. “It could cause some serious finan-

cial problems for folks if the $600 goes away and folks are still needing to receive unemployment insurance,” she said. Andrew Sugrue, an economic policy analyst with the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, said the state’s unemployment insurance policies are restrictive and insufficient to address problems caused by the pandemic. “A lot of states, including Arizona, were not ready for PUA from the getgo,” he said. Sugrue said the amount of unemployment benefits should be tied to the severity of the incident. That is not the case for COVID-19, he said. Zwick said her organization has heard complaints from people seeking unemployment who say they are not hearing back from DES once they file, a lag she blamed on the agency’s lack of up-to-date technology. “The fact that our technical systems, our computer systems are so old and not current, that just exacerbates the problem we would have faced,” she said. “Having to create an entirely new database system to manage this and still trying to serve folks is not a recipe for success.”

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Free webinar: The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of events each Getting your business month to help the business community build stronger connections. We invite back up and running you or a member from your team to join us at one of these upcoming virtual events. For more information or to register, please visit glendaleazchamber.org or call 623-937-4754. Business After the COVID-19 Closure: Marketing Committee Webinar Date: Tuesday, May 12 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Address: ZOOM Virtual Meeting. A link will be emailed to those registered.

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This virtual webinar will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. To register, please visit glendaleazchamber.org/events.

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A partnership between the Glendale Chamber and Ofﬁce Depot/Ofﬁce Max has brought a new development to provide members a cost-saving program for protection equipment to create a healthier environment at the workplace, such as countertop/hanging barriers, face shields and personal space signage. To view the program and protection equipment pricing, visit glendaleazchamber.org/covid-19-resources.

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Tech-free ways to stay busy during quarantine BY BHAKTI GOSALIA

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We are in uncharted territory right now with uncertainty all around us. The stay-at-home order recently implemented in Arizona and social distancing have made it extremely difficult to maintain relationships with friends and family, stay active and ultimately find things to keep ourselves busy. COVID-19 has ended visitation at older-adult communities and has made socializing more difficult. This can have a serious impact both short term and long term on older adults, especially those living alone. Research suggests that isolation and loneliness

are linked to high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, a weakened immune system, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and early death. How can seniors stay busy and connected during this time of isolation? Many seniors may not have or prefer not to use technology, which presents another hurdle. Here are a few ways older adults or others who are not comfortable with technology can stay busy and active

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Call family and friends. Texting and video chat may be common practice these days, but a good old-fashioned phone call is certainly a great way to stay connected with family and friends when you are not able to see them in person. Listen to music. Music can have a variety of effects on our mood. It triggers activity in the same part of the brain that releases dopamine, the “pleasure chemical.” Listening to upbeat or lively music can brighten our mood as well as reduce anxiety, depression and stress. Read. Research shows that reading can reduce stress by 68%. Reading can also relax your body by lowering your heart rate and easing tension.

Play brain games. Exercising the mind is just as important as exercising the body. Brain games help keep us occupied; stimulate thinking; and help with memory, concentration and overall mood. Games like sudoku, solitaire, crossword puzzles, word games and even jigsaw puzzles are all great options. SEE TECH-FREE PAGE 17

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Engage in a hobby. Using your hands and creating something can have a positive impact on your mental state, leaving you feeling positive and productive. This is a great time to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby. For example, learn to crochet or knit, draw or paint, bead, scrapbook or get one of those adult coloring books and create a masterpiece. Coloring can be very therapeutic, even as an adult. Many are also helping by making cloth masks. Get active. Just because we are confined to our homes or rooms, it by no means gives us a pass to be sedentary. Physical activity will help maintain our mobility and reduce boredom, stress and anxiety. Exercise reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are our body’s natural painkillers and mood elevators. You don’t have to do anything strenuous; just get up from our chairs, couches or beds and move around at least once every hour.

Clean out clutter. Having more time at home means more time to clean up and clean out areas around the house. Start with a small area. Get rid of things you don’t use regularly. Feeling organized and comfortable in your space can do wonders for your mental health. Social isolation and loneliness is one of the greatest challenges we face with the rapid spread of COVID-19. We must give thought to both the mental and physical effects isolation can have on our community. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. And if you do have a computer and are comfortable taking some online classes, Sun Health Wellness is offering a variety of free online classes to help reduce stress at sunhealthwellness.org/class-calendar. Bhakti Gosalia is vice president of Operations of Sun Health Communities, which has senior communities in Litchfield Park, Sun City and Surprise.

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The surprising process required in raising a secure adult A few weeks ago, my wife and I went shopping at a large Costco store. We were there with heaps of other masked “gray hairs” on a quest to ﬁnd, among other things, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. While waiting in line for a takeout hot dog and cola, I spotted a millennial-aged employee. Curious about what she thought concerning all the drama going on with COVID-19, I started up a conversation with her. I said, “I’m near the end of my career. I have been through the Cuban Nuclear Crisis, Black Monday, New York bombings and the 2008 market crash. You were not around or were too young to remember those. This COVID-19 is your ﬁrst real crisis. What do you and your peers think about this? How are you coping with all the drama?” Her answer was, “Well, we are just tolerating it and going through it. We hope it will pass.” I appreciated her short and simple answer. In one sense, I am glad millennials are going through this crisis. Millennials need to experience the bumps, de-

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tours, delays and crashes in real life, just like every generation before them. Please, don’t hear what I didn’t say. I hurt for all the families who have lost loved ones. I’m speaking conceptually here. Life is full of disappointments and difﬁculties, and all ages of people need to know how to get through challenges and obstacles. It will take more than iPhones, apps, eclectic food, exotic coffee and esoteric rhetoric around a table or Zoom session to make a better world. In a real sense, every parent desires the best for their children. If you ask them what would be their future hopes for their children, most parents say they would want their adult children to be happy, secure and self-conﬁdent. Those are beautiful things to say, but there is no guarantee of that, is there?

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Would a childhood ﬁlled with participation trophies and good grades guarantee that? Would experiences like travel and music guarantee that? Those are beautiful things, but do they prepare children for real-life scenarios? Well, partially. But, what about the “COVID-19 times” the next generation will go through in life? The problem is there’s no problem until there’s a problem. The most loved, educated, nurtured, talented, spoiled and traveled person may be “freaked out” from fear, guilt, failure, etc., when problems happen. We’ve seen insecure adults “freak out” in this current crisis, haven’t we? So, how does one raise a secure adult? How will millennials be prepared for both the up and downsides of life? Psychologist Dr. Edward Hallowell says to feel secure; your children need to develop two crucial skills: 1. The ability to overcome adversity. 2. The capacity to sustain joy. He goes on to say, “Life is full of disappointments.” You are familiar with the saying, “No pain, no gain.” Today, many people believe the saying should be, “No pain. No pain.” That’s heaven, not earth. The problem is that growth dictates our ability to push through pain, which requires changing our perspective and behavior. Here’s the formula for raising a secure adult, able to manage both good and tough times: Growth=Change. Change=Loss. Loss=Pain. Pain=Growth. Samuel Chand said that. People don’t grow in good times. There’s no reason. People grow in tough times. No matter what challenge you have at present, remember, it’s for your growth. Why was the World War II generation called “The Greatest Genera-

tion”? It’s simple. The Great Depression built “The Greatest Generation.” Their problems revealed the greatness in them. The internals of patience, perseverance, work ethic, an undefeatable attitude, and ingenuity they and their parents learned in tough times brought them into great times. Having less in the past opened the door to having more in the future. Did it cost something for this to happen? Yes, it did. No pain, no gain. Here’s a word picture for you. Vines tend to get big, bushy and bossy if not trimmed. While the optic is impressive to the sight and sound bunch, there is no fruit on the vine, which is why the vine exists. It takes internals to do that. History shows us this principle. When form (being a big, beautiful vine) takes over function (bearing fruit), you can expect a pruning. Pruning is cutting back what’s holding you back. Pruning is not punishment. Pruning is about producing more fruit. One more thing: The longer you wait to trim the vine, the bigger the cuts on the branches in the future. Ouch! Thanks to Pastor Ashley Wooldridge for his thoughts in this paragraph. Perhaps this is what is going on in the world right now. Maybe it’s pruning time for bigger, better, greater. If we can change and apply the fruit of internals rather than the sucker shoots of externals, we can have another “Greatest Generation.” Millennials, Generation X and Y, this is my challenge to you: Turn this crisis into a cause and become secure adults producing the next “Greatest Generation.” Do this and you will turn the world right-side up. 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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GCU surprises incoming students with scholarship BY ERIC NEWMAN

A ceremony aimed to surprise the 34 recipients was canceled in March due to COVID-19. Instead, the incoming students were invited to a “final interview” over Zoom, where they were surprised with the news that they had received the scholarship. “GCU knows how challenging these coming weeks and months will be for students and their families. These bright, remarkable young men and women who spent time at the Learning Lounge during their high school career will now thrive on a college campus as an undergrad while receiving the financial boost they need,” said Dr. Joe Veres, GCU’s vice president of Student Success. Even though it happened on a computer screen, the moment was a welcome surprise the students will not forget. Those in charge of the ceremony got to see each individual reaction of the recipients over Zoom, something they said was just as satisfying as the traditional ceremony. “This moment made me so proud,” added Yareli Orozco, another recipient and senior at Metro Tech High School in Phoenix. “Now that I’ve got this scholarship, what else can I do?”

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Grand Canyon University surprised 34 Phoenix and Glendale students April 28 with the news they will be receiving full-tuition scholarships for their upcoming college years. “It was nice to bring good news despite everything going on in the world,” GCU freshman Iris Yanz Arambula said. And the future college students on the other end of the call got life-changing news. “(It) was a crazy moment. It took a burden off my shoulders, and my mom doesn’t have to worry how to pay for college. It’s an amazing opportunity,” said Jacob Lee, a recipient and senior at Apollo High School in Glendale. The Students Inspiring Students (SIS) scholarship program was created five years ago for high-achieving students whose financial situations are limited but who spend over 100 hours at a free after-school tutoring and mentoring program called the Learning Lounge. SIS scholarship students then tutor other younger kids at the Learning Lounge while they attend GCU.

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worldwide.” To earn Cognia accreditation, a school must implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to an internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term. Highland Prep, 15600 W. Hearn Road, offers numerous engineering courses via Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and is continually expanding its AP and dual enrollment offerings to further prepare students for higher education and a technologically advanced workforce. Extracurricular clubs, such as VEX Robotics, SeaPerch Robotics and Zero Robotics, further support STEM coursework. For more information about Highland Prep, visit highlandprepaz.com or call 623-300-8385.

Dysart district makes masks BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Dysart Unified School District’s schools used 3D printers to create 2,000 surgical mask ear guards for health care workers. Dysart has schools in Glendale, El Mirage, Waddell and Surprise. Dysart Superintendent Dr. Quinn Kellis called on all 26 Dysart schools to put all available 3D printers to work to produce the ear guards. The ear guards help alleviate the strain of ear straps while wearing face masks for hours on end by separating the straps from the ears. “If there is anything Dysart can do to further support our local community and first responders during this difficult time, we are more than happy to do so,” Kellis said. “When we heard

the call for help, we mobilized staff to get their school’s 3D printers going at full speed. With students engaged in remote learning, we had a lot of 3D printers sitting idle.” Dysart nurses and health service assistants are working with local health care facilities to coordinate delivery of the donations In March, Dysart’s Career and Technical Education department donated class medical supplies, including gloves, masks and wipes, to the El Mirage and city of Surprise fire departments to help assist with the shortages of those items. Additionally, Dysart is offering emergency day care service for health care providers who are on call and need child care.

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Glendale Fire offering CPR training online for students BY SARA CASTRO

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The Glendale Fire Department is using technology to help students complete a CPR class to fulfill a graduate requirement. The Glendale Fire Department normally offers the life-saving class in person to high schools across Glendale. After school closures, Ashley Losch and Dr. Janet Boberg of the fire department decided to transition the class to a video and survey to facilitate students needing to complete the requirement. Senate Bill 1137 requires high school seniors to complete a CPR class in order to graduate. “When the pandemic hit and the schools closed, Dr. Boberg was really looking for what she could be doing to help schools, so she and I came up with the idea of turning the class into a video and making it accessible to all of the

Glendale schools,” Losch said. With the current stay-at-home orders, the number of cardiac arrests that happen at home could increase, Losch noted. “I normally teach the class in person, so it was a little difficult for me to not have an audience to ask questions,” Borberg said. “I just had to basically teach the class to the camera.” The video Borberg created allows schools to easily share the link with students and staff. When students finish watching the video, they need to complete a survey that allows teachers to keep track of who has completed the course. “As an administrative team and school, we are extremely grateful and excited to have this resource,” said Russ Dunham, Ironwood High School principal. “We have gotten to know Dr. Boberg quite well over the past few years and appreciate her commitment to this process.”

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Brian Powell, adult. Case Number PB 2020-001661 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Ernest Powell has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate 4/16/20 Address: 6207 W Columbine Dr., Glendale AZ 85304 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at 6207 W Columbine Dr., Glendale AZ 85304 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 4/23/20 /s/ Ernest Powell Ernest Powell PUBLISHED: Glendale Star, Apr 30, May 7, 14, 2020 / 30174

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ORDINANCE NO. O20-27 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND FILE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AIRPORT LAND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOX AVIATION, LLC. WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the Glendale Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the City Cleanings X-rays Fillings Crowns Dentures has leased to Fox Aviation, LLC certain property at the Glendale Municipal Airport for the construction of a combinaPreventive care starts right away tion aircraft hangar and office building; and WHEREAS, the City and Fox AviHelps cover over 350 services ation, LLC wish to modify the Lease Agreement. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Go to any dentist you want – but save more COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is with one in our network deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that No deductible, no annual maximum the Amendment No. 1 to the Airport Land Lease Agreement with Fox Aviation, LLC be entered into, extending the construction term until December 31, 2020. SECTION 2. That the City Mann Here’s the informatio ager and City Clerk are authorized and you requested on Dental insurance directed to execute and file the AmendMAIL FIRST-CLASS ment No. 1 to Airport Land Lease Agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. A copy of said Amendment is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of dental50plus.com/214 the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating Providers and Preventive Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Miavailable in CO, NY; call 1-888-799-4433 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A chael D. Bailey, City Attorney RE(ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; VIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. TN: P150TN). Rider kinds B438/B439. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glend6154-0120 ale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30378

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Attachment 2; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to abandon federal patent easements pursuant to A.R.S. §9500.24; and WHEREAS, as provided in A.R.S. §9-402(E), the City is not receivYOUTH ing payment for such abandonments and re-conveyance of the City’s interests in the roadway and public utility easements to the underlying, dominant property owner, Seth Clark; and WHEREAS, all entities providing utilities in the service area that may be located in the easements have been contacted and have provided statements that they do not object to the abandonments; and WHEREAS, the City has determined it is in the public interest to abandon these interests in the real property because the easements are no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City hereby abandons any interest it may have in the real property as described in Exhibit A in Attachments 1 and 2. Title to the abandoned property shall vest in the underlying landowner, Seth Clark, as provided by law. SECTION 2. That the Council hereby authorizes and instructs the City Manager to execute the Quit Claim Deeds in Attachments 1 and 2, granting and re-conveying the roadway and public utility easements to Seth Clark and retain a waterline easement as legally described in Exhibit B of Attachment 2. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is accordingly instructed and authorized to forward a certified copy of this ordinance and its attachments for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. SECTION 4. That the provisions of this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after passage of this ordinance by the Glendale City Council. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk a t w e b p a g e http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index. The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com. Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 303xx

ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. O20-29 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING CASH AND APPROPRIATION BALANCE TRANSFERS BETWEEN BUDGET ITEMS IN THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 20192020 BUDGETS. WHEREAS, the Glendale City Charter, Article VI, Sec. 11, authorizes the City Council, by ordinance, to transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion of such balance from one office, department or agency to another; and WHEREAS, Glendale Resolution No. 5038 authorizes the City Council to approve cash transfers between funds in the last three months of the fiscal year. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the following cash and appropriation balance transfers in the adopted Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget are authorized: (See Exhibit A attached and incorporated by this reference) PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk w e b p a g e a t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index. The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com. Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30380 ORDINANCE NO. O20-28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF A FEDERAL PATENT EASEMENT AND A ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 6403 WEST PARKSIDE LANE AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RECORD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Small Tract Act of 1938, a 33-foot wide patent easement located in the general vicinity of 67th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road was reserved for roadway and public utility purposes in Patent Number 1147406; and WHEREAS, on October 11, 1979, the Glendale City Council took action to annex the subject portion of patent easement as indicated by the Annexation Petition, City of Glendale Ordinance No. 1092 New Series; and WHEREAS, the subject portion of the patent easement encompasses the south 33 feet and the east 33 feet of the property located at 6403 West Parkside Lane as illustrated by the legal description identified as Exhibit A in Attachment 1; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 1986, Jenice Elene Larson, granted an easement for waterlines, roadway and public utility facilities over and across the east 10 feet of the property located at 6403 West Parkside Lane as illustrated by the legal description identified as Exhibit A in Attachment 2; and WHEREAS, the current owner, Seth Clark, has requested abandonment of both the patent easement and the roadway and public utility easement to facilitate development of a single family home on the property; and WHEREAS, the City will retain a waterline easement over the easterly 10-feet of the abandoned area for an existing City owned and operated waterline as illustrated by the legal description identified as Exhibit B in Attachment 2; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to abandon federal patent easements pursuant to A.R.S. §9500.24; and WHEREAS, as provided in A.R.S. §9-402(E), the City is not receiving payment for such abandonments and re-conveyance of the City’s interests in the roadway and public utility easements to the underlying, dominant property owner, Seth Clark; and WHEREAS, all entities providing utilities in the service area that may be located in the easements have been contacted and have provided statements that they do not object to the abandonments; and

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PUBLIC NOTICE Douglas K. Dykman Attorney At Law P.O. Box 4981 Pocatello Idaho 832054981 Telephone: (208) 237-8300 E-mail : dykman@qwestoffice.net State Bar No. 3926 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BANNOCK MAGISTRATE DIVISION Case No. : CV03-20SUMMONS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: LARISSA JOANN BELLIS, A MINOR CHILD. NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVENAMED PETITIONERS. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: JAMES MATTHEW BELLIS You are hereby notified in order to defend this lawsuit; an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated court within twenty (20) days after service of the Summons on you. If you fail to so respond the court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the Petitioner(s) in the Verified Petition for Termination of Parent-Child Relationship and Leave to Adopt. A copy of the Verified Petition for Termination of ParentChild Relationship and Leave to Adopt is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is a Response to the Petition, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Petition and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or

promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure CLASSIFIEDS and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is a Response to the Petition, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Petition and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Petitioner’s attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with response, contact the Clerk of the above-named court. DATED this _____ day of January, 2020. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT by /s/ __________ Deputy Clerk. Published: Glendale Star, April 30, May 7, 14, 2020 / 29150

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Gary A. Husk, #007750 Husk Law 3200 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2550 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (602) 509 2536 Attorney for Lucinda Pineiro (Petitioner Mother) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PINAL No. SV202000005 PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP WITH FATHER Assigned the Honorable BARBARA A. HAZEL IN THE MATTER OF THE SEVERANCE OF: LIEM SCOTT and LAMIA SCOTT Minor Children. COMES NOW, Gary A. Husk, Attorney for Lucinda Pineiro, mother of the minor children and submits this Petition for Termination of Parent-Children Relationship between the minor children and Lonnie David Scott, father. THE PETITIONER ALLEGES AS FOLLOWS: 1. Petitioner: Lucinda Pineiro Address: 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 2. That the following infonnation relates to the two minor children: a. Liem Scott 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 County of Residence: Pinal County Place of Birth: Gilbert, AZ Date of Birth: 02/04/2013 b. Lamia Scott 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 County of Residence: Pinal Place of Birth: Gilbert, AZ Date of Birth: 07/24/2014 3. That the minor children are currently present in the State of Arizona, County of Pinal. 4. That the relationship of the Petitioner to the minor children is that of natural mother. 5. That the natural parents of the children are: Mother: Lucinda Pineiro Address: 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Date of Birth: December 31, 1989 Father: Lonnie David Scott Address: Unknown Date of Birth: June 2, 1973 6. That the Mother, Lucinda Pineiro, currently has sole legal decision-making authority for the minor children and has had such authority for approximately the last 3 years.7. That the grounds for termination of the parent/child relationship under A.R.S. Section 8-533(B) are that the Father: a. Has abandoned the children as a result of having no contact with the children for since August 2017 or 28 months. b. Has neglected or willfully abused the children as a result of having failed to properly care for the children and physically, psychologically and emotionally abused the children prior to his abandonment of the children. These actions required the Mother to obtain various orders of protection in order to protect herself and her children from domestic violence. 8. That Petitioner is the natural mother and is only terminating the parental rights of the absent parent (Father) for Liem Scott and Lamia Scott. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully request that the Court set the matter for a hearing after which the parent/children relationship be severed as to Lonnie David Scott. HEARING DATE: JUN 8, 2020, 10am at the Florence Courthouse. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 17th day of January 2020. /s/ Gary A. Husk Gary A. Husk Attorney for Petitioner Date: 1/17/2020 /s/ Lucinda Pineiro. State of Arizona County of Pinal. SUBSRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 17 day of January 2020, by /s/ Lucinda Pineiro Lucinda Pineiro Commission expires 10-14-2020 Notary Public /s/ Crystal Varela ORIGINAL of the foregoing filed this 17 day of January 2020 with: Pinal County Clerk of the Superior Court 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Florence, Arizona 85132 Published: Glendale Star, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2020 / 30212

RESOLUTION NO. R20-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A JOINT AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM 63rd AVENUE AT NORTHERN AVENUE INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the Joint Agency Agreement with the Maricopa Association of Governments for the roadway safety program 63rd Avenue at Northern Avenue intersection project (City CIPST65022), be entered into, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary to effectuate said Agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30383

RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX (C18-0452) FOR GRANT PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FOR TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. WHEREAS, on May 31, 2018, City Council previously approved the entering into of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for Grant Pass-Through funding for public transit services in the City of Glendale AZ-2018-009-00 and AZ-2018-001-00 (C18-0452); and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale and the City of Phoenix wish to further extend the expiration date of said Intergovernmental Agreement to June 30, 2021. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that Contract Change Order No. 1 (C180452-1) to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for Grant Pass-Through funding for public transit services in the City of Glendale be entered into, which said agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute, file and deliver said Contract Change Order No. 1 on behalf of the City of Glendale. [Signatures on the following page.] PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30381 RESOLUTION NO. R20-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A JOINT AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM CABLE MEDIAN BARRIER PROJECT IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the Joint Agency Agreement with the Maricopa Association of Governments for the roadway safety program cable median barrier project (City CIPST65016), be entered into, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents necessary to effectuate said Agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30382 RESOLUTION NO. R20-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A JOINT AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ROADWAY SAFETY PROGRAM 63rd AVENUE AT NORTHERN AVENUE INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of

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RESOLUTION NO. R20-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, DESIGNATING THE CITY’S EMERGENCY MANAGER AS AGENT AND AUTHORIZING THE AGENT TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENC Y (FEMA) FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT. WHEREAS, during times of catastrophic emergency or disaster, the Governor of Arizona or the President of the United States may declare emergencies or disasters and provide funds to local governments to address such disasters; and WHEREAS, the City of Glendale may be eligible to apply for state disaster and federal relief and/or recovery funds through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during the inclusive dates of those declared emergencies or disasters; and WHEREAS, as part of the application process the State Department of Emergency and Military Affairs requires the formal designation of an “Applicant’s Agent,” who is the City of Glendale’s authorized representative for obtaining financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act; and WHEREAS, the Applicant Agent will manage all disaster projects ensuring that the projects are completed within designated time frames and within the scope of work allowed. Applicant Agent will also be responsible for submitting requests for reimbursement, time extensions and any correspondence relating to any designated emergencies or disasters. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That the person holding the position of Emergency Manager is hereby designated as the City of Glendale’s Applicant Agent. SECTION 2. The City’s Agent is is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of, the City of Glendale, any applications and all other required documents, and file such applications or documentation in the appropriate state office, for the purpose of obtaining certain financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act, or any other state or federal disaster relief program. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30384

RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MARICOPA COUNTY FLOOD DISTRICT FOR THE ROYAL SHADOWS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, within the City of Glendale, the area neighborhood known as Royal Shadows, has experienced historic flooding during rainstorms; and WHEREAS, the flooding issues detrimentally affect the safety of the citizens in the Royal Shadows neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the flooding problem has been severe, such that, the Maricopa County Flood Control District has taken notice and offered financial assistance to the City to address the flooding issue. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that a n I n t e r g o v e r n m e n t a l A g r e e m e nt between the Maricopa County Flood Control District (IGA FCD 2020A009) and the City of Glendale for design, rights-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, construction, construction management and operation and maintenance of the Royal Shadows Drainage Improvement Project be entered into, which agreement is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale. SECTION 2. That the Mayor or City Manager and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and deliver said agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. (Signatures on following page) PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Exhibits are on file with the City Clerk Department of the City of Glendale. They can be found as part of the agendas as well as in a searchable format on the City Clerk w e b p a g e a t http://www.glendaleaz.com/Clerk/index. The City Clerk Department can be reached at 623-930-2252 or at Cityclerk@glendaleaz.com. Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30385

RESOLUTION NO. R20-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN IN-LIEU FEE AGREEMENT WITH GLENDALE-303 HOLDINGS, LLC; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and its citizens that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) In-Lieu Fee Agreement between the City of Glendale and Glendale-303 Holdings, LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward the In-Lieu Fee Agreement for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30389

RESOLUTION NO. R20-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GLENDALE 303 HOLDINGS, LLC TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and its citizens that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Glendale and Glendale 303 Holdings, LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30388

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RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. R20-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALSUP 303 INDUSTRIAL PARK, LLC TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY; AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and the citizens thereof that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Glendale and Alsup 303 Industrial Park, LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30386 RESOLUTION NO. R20-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HUNTER ENGINEERING INC., REPRESENTING PROPERTY OWNERS VIRGIN FARMS X LLC, KAKERLEELLC, LOOP 303 AT GLENDALE NORTH LLC AND LOOP 303 GLENDALE SEC LLC TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale and its citizens that the following document be entered into, which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale: (1) Pre-Annexation Development Agreement between the City of Glendale and Virgin Farms X LLC, Kakerleellc, Loop 303 at Glendale North LLC and Loop 303 Glendale SEC LLC. SECTION 2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver such agreement on behalf of the City of Glendale. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is directed to forward the PreAnnexation Development Agreement for recording to the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 28th day of April, 2020. [Jerry P. Weiers] Mayor Jerry P. Weiers ATTEST: [Julie K. Bower] Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: [Michael D. Bailey] Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney REVIEWED BY: [Kevin R. Phelps] Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager Published: Glendale Star, May 7, 2020 / 30387 RESOLUTION NO. R20-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GLENDALE 303 HOLDINGS, LLC TO FACILITATE THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AND DIRECTING THAT THE CITY CLERK RECORD ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows: SECTION 1. That it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Glendale

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New principals named for five GESD schools Students and parents at five principal at Sine beginning July Glendale Elementary School District 1. He has been an educator for schools will see new faces in the 14 years. All with GESD. He has principal’s office, most beginning on served the District as a teacher, July 1. achievement advisor and as an Earlier this year Brad Horstman assistant principal. King has a was promoted to principal at ChalBachelor’s degree from Wisconsin lenger. An educator for 18 years, Whitewater University, and a Mashe has spent his entire career with ter’s degree from Northern Arizona GESD. Before being named principal University. Horstman served as assistant princiAt Landmark, Dr. Kristy SchafGESD named new principals for Challenger, Smith, Sine and Landmark. They are, pal and achievement advisor at Chal- from left: Brad Horstman, Tarrah Bernabé, Josh King and Dr. Kristy Schaffler. fler is the new principal. She has lenger. He was also an achievement been an educator for 19 years in advisory at Landmark, and a teacher Arizona, Nevada and Washington. then has served in many capacities including, at Coyote Ridge. Horstman earned his Bachelor’s She has served as a teacher, achievement advisor, achievement advisor, mentor teacher and Boys and Master’s degrees from Northern Arizona Unimath and science coordinator and most recently Town trainer. Bernabé earned her Bachelor’s versity. His appointment took effect in March. as assistant principal at Coyote Ridge. Dr. Schaffler degree from Arizona State University, a Master’s At Smith Tarrah Bernabé is the new principal. earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the degree in elementary education and administration An educator for 12 years, Bernabé most recently University of Washington, and a Doctorate in eduand supervision. She will begin her duties at Smith served as assistant principal at Bicentennial South. on July 1. cational leadership from Northcentral University. She started her career teaching at Jack, and since DeAnza Baker, principal at Sine, will move into Josh King will move from assistant principal to the same position at Sunset Vista beginning July 1.

Cutting a new rug Schools have not been sitting idle. Improvements are being made across the Glendale Elementary School District, including the removal of old carpent and installation of new carpet in kindergarten through second-grade classrooms (above and at right), and carpet removal and floor treatments in hallways and offices.