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Glendale PD releases video of shooting BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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The Glendale Police Department has released video footage of the Nov. 3 officer-involved shooting of 26-year-old Jose Enrique Cortez. Police were called after witnesses saw Cortez acting erratically, hitting cars with a hatchet, which was found later. The video shows an agitated Cortez purposely hitting an officer’s car with his vehicle and then speeding away. Eventually, Cortez leaves his vehicle at Octotillo Road, just east of 62nd Avenue. He was found in front of a home on 62nd Avenue. As an officer confronted Cortez, he yelled “shoot me.” Cortez aggressive-

ly moved toward an officer as the second officer deployed a Taser, which was not effective. Cortez charged at the first officer while blading his left side forward and acted as if he had a gun in his rear waistband. The second officer, perceiving a threat, fired his duty weapon, striking Cortez. Despite lifesaving efforts, Cortez later died at a hospital. No weapon was found. Cortez had an outstanding felony warrant for a parole violation stemming from a kidnapping charge. The officer who discharged his weapon was placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure in this situation. The investigation is ongoing.

Jose Enrique Cortez had an outstanding felony warrant for a parole violation stemming from a kidnapping charge. (Photo courtesy of the Glendale Police Department)

Arizona Coyotes apologize for unpaid bills BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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The Arizona Coyotes have launched an investigation to determine how tax bills went unpaid until last week. According to a letter sent to Xavier Gutierrez, president and chief executive ofﬁcer of the Arizona Coyotes, from Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps, the team owned in excess of $1.3 million, of which approximately $250,000 was owed to the city of Glendale. Additionally, Phelps wrote, the city received a notice from ASM Global that

there was an unpaid balance for the 202021 season. Jonathan Hill, Glendale’s tax and license manager, also sent a letter to the team saying its Glendale business license was canceled. “We have already launched an investigation to determine how this could have happened, and initial indications are that it appears to be the result of an unfortunate human error,” the Coyotes said in a statement. “Regardless, we deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused. We will make sure that by tomorrow morning (Dec. 9),

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the Arizona Coyotes are current on all of our bills and owe no state or local taxes whatsoever. And we will take immediate steps to ensure that nothing like this can ever possibly happen again.” Phelps told the Glendale Star that this was “certainly nothing that we took joy in for sure in the last 24 hours.” “At the end of the day, it’s my responsibility to protect the taxpayers’ interest,” he said. “It’s owed to the taxpayers who own the arena. We were really boxed into a corner and really had to take action.” Phelps said all tax-related payments are SEE COYOTES PAGE 3

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“Our base rent for them using the arena for the entire year, of which they get to use for practice, is $500,000. We pay all the utilities. It costs $600,000 just to provide utilities to keep the ice going. This has been lost in the conversation.” Phelps said he appreciates the Cardinals because the Bidwill family and the entire organization have “done nothing but invest more and more of their money into our entertainment district. “They’ve been some of our biggest boosters. The contrast couldn’t be greater. We have one team saying, ‘We have to get out of here, and another team that’s thriving here and making more and more investments into our community. I think that’s important.” Throughout the tempestuous relationship, Phelps said he has not received any “negative impact from citizens.” “Some people out there are hammering on Glendale,” he said. “It doesn’t appear to be those within our community. At the end of that day, that’s who we represent. I spoke to the council, and they feel very strongly that we’ve made the right decisions.”

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trust with their clients. They moved to Arizona in 2004, and in 2009 they settled in the North Peoria area. The Fits have been homeowners and have managed several investment properties over the years. They both come from families who have owned and operated businesses, so they understand how to cater to their clients. Stan and Magdalena established Promax Property Services in 2017. Stan has over 20 years of experience in all types of property maintenance and repair, including operating and maintaining a family-owned, 45-room motel property in Colorado. As a home remodeler, landlord and property manager, performing resi-

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF City of Glendale offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday and Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. All residential garbage, recycling and bulk trash services will take place on their regularly scheduled days. The Glendale Municipal Landfill will close Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25, and on the observed holiday, Friday, Dec. 24. The landfill will also close New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and on the observed holiday, Friday, Dec. 31. For more information on Glendale Solid Waste Management services, visit glendaleaz.com/trash_recycling or call 623-930-2660. Valley Metro buses, light rail and GUS 1 will operate on a Sunday schedule on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, (no Express or Rapid service) and Friday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. All services will operate on a normal Saturday schedule on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. GUS 2 and 3 will not operate on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Reservations for the Dial-a-Ride service for Dec. 24 through Dec. 26 must be made by noon Thursday, Dec. 23. There will be no Dial-A-Ride sameday service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Reservations for the Dial-a-Ride service on Dec. 31 through Jan. 2 must be made by noon Thursday, Dec. 30. There will be no Dial-A-Ride same-

day service on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Reservations can be made by calling Glendale’s Transit Services at 623-930-3500. ADA service will be available on both city-observed holidays based on a holiday/Sunday fixedroute schedule. While the Glendale Municipal Airport and the terminal building will remain open on these holidays, the administration office will be closed for the Christmas holiday from 7 p.m. Dec. 23, until 8 a.m. Dec. 27, and on Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year’s Day. In addition, Glendale’s public libraries will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Visit Glendale offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 25. Normal office hours resume Monday, Dec. 27. Visit Glendale and the Visitor Center will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year’s Day. For more tourism information, call 1-877-800-2601 or visit visitglendale. com. Glendale’s Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center and the Glendale Adult Center will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2. For more information about Parks and Recreation services and programs, call 623-930-2820 or for other city programs and services, visit glendaleaz.com. The Glendale Civic Center will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. The Civic Center will also be closed Dec. 31, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2.

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Worst state? Hardly, when you look at the facts BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

You live in Arizona for a few decades, you get used to our state’s inferiority complex: Reporters and residents here love to bash the place. I’ve never lived anywhere that so reveled in national studies and stories calling out its glaring shortcomings. Some headlines ripped from the pages of real life: “Arizona Ranked One of the Worst States to Raise a Family, According to New Study.” And: “Arizona Ranked Worst State in the Country for Teachers.” And: “Arizona Ranks Worst in the Country for Food Waste.” The coup de grace, as determined by CNBC in July: “Desert in Distress? New Study Ranks Arizona as Worst Place to Live in 2021.” Memo to CNBC: I checked the prime-time ratings for all TV networks. Don’t feel bad about ﬁnishing 62nd, one spot ahead of the Motor Trend channel. You did pull 249,000 view-

ers at peak viewing time. In a country of 330 million people, that’s a whole lot of upside. Anyway, rather than celebrate Arizona’s perpetual worstness, I’m here today with some uplifting news. It’s likely you’ve been hearing that our country is in the middle of a national homicide epidemic, with the murder rate spiking about 30% in 2020. In the last few days, a dozen major American cities have set new annual records for killings — with three weeks remaining in 2021. In Philly, Indianapolis, Portland and Louisville, folks are murdering one another like crazy. Even Tucson — which I’ve always considered merely boring — set a new record for homicides in the year, with 80 murders as of Dec. 7. Given Arizona’s afﬁnity for guns, you’re probably thinking, well, we must be atop the state list? Nope. The homicide rate in Arizona jumped 30% between 2019 and last year. But — and it’s a big but — that’s merely

average. In South Dakota, the murder literally tripled over the same time span. It spiked 66% in Wisconsin and 54% in Georgia and Delaware. Pennsylvania saw murders jump by 49%. At the end of the day, Arizona’s murder rate of 6.9 intentional killings per 100,000 residents ranks a mere 22nd out of the 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. That’s right about the middle of the pack. A solid C. Ordinary. Who would’ve thought? How do I explain this ranking? In two ways. First, as one of the fastest-growing states in the country, Arizona has added about 800,000 new residents over the past decade. Our homicidal maniacs and gun loons can’t keep up with all the moving vans and California transplants. My second explanation is slightly more complicated. In big cities around the United States, there has been a push to demonize police ofﬁcers and defund police departments, an absurd movement that has attracted support in

Tucson (see above), Phoenix (where homicides jumped 44% between 2019 and last year) and Tempe (which logged eight murders in both 2019 and 2020). The rest of Arizona has mostly rejected such nonsense, perhaps because most Arizonans have some common sense: We understand law enforcement is not perfect and should be both supported for the good it does and held accountable for its flaws and bad actors. But communities — or a nation — that spends years screeching about evil cops should not be surprised when actual murderous evil takes root in place of the many quality officers who have found themselves under attack. The moral to the story? Arizona is actually a fine place to live. Comparatively low taxes, solid economy, rising home values, incomparable weather. The Copper State is killing it. Just not like they’ve been killing it lately in South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Winston Churchill did not become prime minister of Great Britain until he was 65, leading his nation through World War II and forging a grand alliance with the United States that led to a remarkable victory. Sixty-ﬁve was also the age of a onetime motel owner who used his monthly Social Security check of $105 to buy a white suit, wear it with a string tie, lay claim to an honoriﬁc from his home state, and start franchising what is now a fast-food favorite. Along the way, Col. Harland Sand-

ers concocted a “secret recipe” with 11 herbs and spices, but the real recipe for his success with Kentucky Fried Chicken was his own considerable life experience. Far from the cliffs of Dover and the hills of Kentucky, a woman was further advanced in years than either Churchill or Sanders when her country called her back into government service. Golda Meir was 70 when she became Israel’s prime minister. And back in this country, it’s worth noting that the two most recent occupants of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue were both septuagenarians when they took up residency in the White House.

A newly minted senior’s aspirations may not include high political office or a fast-food fortune. Instead, they may simply be seeking work in their chosen profession past age 50. If so, they could very well confront a professional paradox. Several jobs may remain unfilled, yet an application is turned down by a human resources functionary with an email that calls the applicant “overqualified.” “Overqualified” really means “over the hill.” It’s rare these days to even receive the courtesy of a response. Instead, most HR departments simply ac-

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Age is just a number — except to the ‘woke’ BY J.D. HAYWORTH

Glendale Star Columnist

Age. Encounter that word in any crossword puzzle, and its letters only ﬁll three spaces. Talk about its effects in real life and it becomes a “four-letter word.” George Bernard Shaw famously observed that “youth is wasted on the young.” He recognized the enormous amount of untapped potential still present in those living “past their prime.” History offers examples worth remembering.

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knowledge receipt of the resume and a promise to get back in touch if they have any interest. Think of it as the internet version of “don’t call us, we’ll call you.” Occasionally, empowered HR executives will call attention to their new approach for screening job candidates. At an area chamber of commerce social gathering not so long ago, a female human resources chief bragged that “when we get a resume from a white man over 50, it goes straight in the trash.” Sure, that HR director may have had one wine spritzer too many — but in this instance it served as a type of truth serum. And the truth is that “wokeness” now prevails in the workplace. “Equity” has replaced “equality.” And “equity” demands vengeance. Today’s 50-year-old male was an entry-level employee when the “Old Boys Club” of company executives

The Glendale Star obstructed or perhaps even harassed young female workers. Maybe that happened to the aforementioned female HR director. Whatever the case, one prominent business website features entry after entry from female executives bemoaning the old days and emphasizing that they’ve “paid their dues.” But many of their former male colleagues now ﬁnd themselves paying dues for a “club” to which they never belonged. Reparations are not paid in cash. Instead, the cost comes in unrealized income for these now-unemployed senior professionals. These men may eventually ﬁnd work in a service industry — maybe retail or fast food. (Kentucky Fried Chicken, anyone?) It’s either that or stay home and try to solve crossword puzzles.

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This week, as we make the big approach to allthings Christmas, we might be flooded with memories of days gone by. The kids who grew up, the parents who passed, reliving the special moments we shared with friends and family around a table or a festive tree. It is sometimes hard to be joyful when there is grief and sadness. So, we hold on tightly to our family members, kiss our kids a bit more (than they like) and happily greet our neighbors, striving to be merry. It helps. The spirit of Christmas is evident in our generosity. We are a “giving nation.” During this season of giving, we open our hearts and checkbooks, giving toys, blankets, shoes, jackets, food and time to those in need. In 2020, we gave $471.44 billion, which works out to about 2% of every American’s disposable income. More poignant might be the random acts of kindness that shows us the world is still one, big, beautiful place. It is the mystery person in the car in front of you who buys your coffee at the drive-thru. The neighbor who decorates the yard for the family next door who just lost their dad a few months ago. The lady who stands outside the shopping plaza holding a big cardboard sign that reads, “God loves you.” The carolers who grace your door with holiday songs. The children who bring hot cocoa to the local fire department. The folks who bring gift baskets to the nursing homes, and those who work tirelessly to bring a little cheer to those who are less fortunate. Sometimes we focus on conflicts, politics or worries. News is often unpleasant and even infuriating to read. Yet, it is the holidays that might help us “break through” the noise and fill or minds with our own tunes. When a young nurse asked an elderly man who was visiting his wife in a nursing home how he coped with the “all the

depressing problems in our world,” he laughed and said, “It’s easy because I don’t see the world through printed headline. I make my own headlines.” Husband loves wife today. Lost puppy is found. Nurse helps patient feel better. Teacher praises child. Parents sacriﬁce for their children. People are kind. He pointed out that happiness is up to each of us. Every day. As this year comes to an end, it is good to reﬂect on how much we cared for others, donated to charities, gave of our time, effort and love to those in need. It may not be a perfect world, but the spirit of the holidays makes it about as good as it gets. So, before the hoopla of the season passes, soak in the warm glow of the real meaning of Christmas. We give. The 1905 story of “The Gift of the Magi” says it all. It depicts the husband who sold his beloved gold watch so he could buy his wife two jeweled hair combs for her long, beautiful tresses, while the wife cut her hair and sold her locks so that she could buy a gold watch chain for her husband’s watch. Buying presents? The joy is in the giving, not the gift. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

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Prioritize mental health in 2022 BY ROCHELLE RYAN

West Valley Behavioral Health Director

As we head into 2022, many of us are making our lists and setting our sights on self-improvement — striving to become the best version of ourselves. We often set resolutions on physical changes that we wish to see and are committed to making our efforts count. Physical transformation is what many strive for, but I’m here to remind you that mental health is just as important as your physical health. Why not make it a priority in your life and commit to putting your mental health ﬁrst in the new year? Prioritizing mental health can be hard. And for many, factors like stress, depression, anxiety and burnout can make it even harder to take the necessary steps to maintain or improve mental health. If this describes you, commit to the following:

Practice self-care

Self-care isn’t selﬁsh. Establishing time to focus on yourself and what makes you feel the best can in turn, improve your mental health. Incorporating healthy self-care habits like getting a proper amount of sleep, exercise and spending time in nature can provide a gateway to positive mental health. In 2022, try exploring new stress-free hobbies that keep you feeling relaxed. These could include painting, photography, gardening, cooking and more. Whatever form your self-care may take, take it seriously.

Learn how to say no

With life moving so fast, you can begin to stretch yourself too thin and take on tasks that may cause unnecessary stress and burnout. Your time is a valuable resource, and not giving yourself the ability to focus on yourself can have a negative impact on your life. Though it may be difﬁcult to say no to some requests, it’s important to learn how to say no for the sake of your own well-being and mental health. Rather than falling into the habit of saying

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Ask for help

When faced with hard times, retreating and isolating yourself can become a common response, but not everything should be faced alone. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness but instead a sign of bravery and self-awareness that you should embrace in 2022. If you are struggling with your mental health, consider reaching out for advice, guidance or just someone to listen. This will allow you to feel heard and understood.

Unplug

While this may not be an easy task, limiting your screen time and distancing yourself from constant technology can help you achieve a better work-life balance and have a positive impact on your mental health. With most of us actively using our devices or always carrying them, they can be hard to let go of. For many of us, our bright phone screens are the ﬁrst thing we see when we wake up and the last thing we glance at before bed. In 2022, putting your mental health ﬁrst could mean putting your phone down.

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If inﬂation continues to accelerate for years BY HAROLD WONG

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Recent news reports say inflation is a serious concern to most Americans. What if inflation continues to accelerate for years? The effects of inflation fall hardest on those with lower incomes and lower assets and the retired on fixed incomes. It’s projected that the Social Security Administration will boost benefits 5.9% in 2022, which would be the biggest increase since 1982. For a single person who received a $1,565 monthly check this year, it would raise $92 to an average $1,657 monthly check in 2022. In 2019, the median U.S. family household income was $68,703 and

$67,521 in 2020. In 2019, about 30.7% of households earned over $100,000 in 2020. If a family spends $75,000/year (after paying all income taxes) and future inﬂation is 6% per year, the family will need $150,915 in 12 years and $303,670 in 25 years. It’s even worse for many baby boomers and Generation Xers, who have most of their savings in IRAs or 401ks. Example: A couple is spending $75,000 the ﬁrst year they retire at 66. Their steady income from Social Security is $50,000, so they need to draw $25,000 from their IRAs or 401ks. However, any withdrawal is taxed. Suppose it’s only a 20% combined tax rate

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Holiday event series wraps up this weekend BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Historic Catlin Court Shopping & Dining District’s Christmas in Catlin Court hosts its last weekend of events Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18. When area businesses learned the city of Glendale would not be lighting the Catlin Court Historic District with holiday lights, the locally owned businesses joined together to light the trees and historic buildings to continue the 25-year tradition. The initiative was led by Coit and Valerie Burner, owners of Bears & More. The several-block area will feature thousands of twinkling holiday lights. Coit installed the lights on more than 130 mature shade trees on evenings and weekends in four weeks. The city of Glendale in partnership with Councilmember Jamie Aldama provided the use of the right-of-way electrical to power the tree lights. Visitors to Catlin Court will walk along the tree-lined streets and enjoy dozens of beautiful historic buildings that are home to locally owned shops

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Last year, at the height of the pandemic, legendary singer Steve Perry couldn’t listen to Christmas music. He was unable to visit with family or partake in traditional celebrations. There’s a glimmer of hope this month for holiday get-togethers. To help families get in the mood, the former Journey singer released the Christmas collection “The Season.” “It was really, really an emotional experience, to be perfectly honest with you,” Perry said about the making of “The Season.” “Last Christmas, I could not emotionally access any childhood memories of parents and grandparents, of us all being together for the holidays. I was in that same mode that everyone was in, which was trying to just cope with the anxiety of what’s going to happen with this pandemic, where are we going.” Slowly, the pandemic crept closer to him as friends and family came down with COVID-19. This forced Perry even further in isolation. “Last Christmas, I don’t remember having a Christmas holiday,” he said. “It was kind of sad.” In June, he realized there was a chance of having a Christmas this year. He and producer Dallas Kruse collaborated on “The Season.” “The next thing I knew, I started to feel the importance of these songs,” Perry said. “I started to enjoy singing them. I had never done a Christmas

big tree, and that’s where we were going to spend Christmas. “When I was singing, I was thinking about presents under the tree. I literally had my eyes closed as I was singing it. In my mind, I was staring through that door jamb at the tree at the right by the window. I forgot the next line. I got a little freaked out. I was emotionally teleporting there.” For the album, he recorded “The Christmas Song,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “Winter Wonderland,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Silver Bells” and Steve Perry release Christmas album “The Season” “Have Yourself a Merry after reminiscing his childhood holiday tradition spent Little Christmas.” with family. (Submitted photo) “Auld Lang Syne,” he album until now. They were special to said, was the most challenging song to me, and then singing them was very sing and, perhaps, intimidating because personally special to me and helped of its meaning. Those who sing it are me get in the spirit of what’s going on optimistic about the upcoming year. now.” “People can’t wait to celebrate and The process brought back vivid sing that song,” he said. “Let’s move memories of his family, which had a forward with joy and optimism. It’s a twofold effect. powerful song. I did some research, “I was singing ‘I’ll Be Home for and it was written as a poem in 1788 Christmas’ and I recalled all of my and the melody was attached in 1799. Christmases spent next door at grand- It goes that far back. I had some reverma and grandpa’s house,” he said. ence to make sure I stayed within the “I remember the kitchen, and I re- musical emotion of all these songs.” member the door jamb that led into He admitted it was a challenge. Methe living room. They would get the lodically, Perry wanted to ensure the

tone in his voice was in the original singers’ “relaxed mode.” “I started to envision sitting in front of the campfire, which is why the cover is the way it is,” he said about the album cover. “I’m in front of a fireplace, having some eggnog and listening to music. I never really want to hear too much rock at that point. I want to reflect on my youth, my childhood and my memories of my departed loved ones. The voice that does that is iconic people like Nat Cole, Bing Crosby and even Perry Como. “Those guys had some amazing talent in their voices. I pulled back on my voice a bit.”

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Christmas music does not have to be traditional and boring. This winter, the likes of Billy Idol, Train, Tim McGraw and She & Him have offered their renditions of holiday tunes to spice up the season. • Paul Anka, “Songs of December” (Anniversary Edition) • Timmy Brown, “A Very Timmy Brown Christmas” • Craig Campbell & Family, “White Christmas” • Kat Edmonson, “Holiday Swingin’: A Kat Edmonson Christmas Vol. 1” • Debbie Gibson, “Christmas Star” • Paul Gilbert, “‘Twas” • Caylee Hammack, “Hard Candy Christmas,” Spotify Singles: Holiday Edition 2021 SEE ALBUMS PAGE 15

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12 principles on how to start a new venture Where would you be if you had all the money your heart desires? If you had no worries? If you came home and the most delicious meal was waiting for you? If you had perfect children? If your partner was waiting for you with open arms and kisses? So, where would you be? You’d be in the wrong house. Many people think some things are too good to be true. But every now and then, good things still happen — and probably more times than you think. Christmas happened. And Christmases still happen. You have heard of “12 Days of Christmas.” Well, I want to share “The 12 Principles of Christmas.” The ﬁrst Christmas was a new venture for God and humankind. Would you like to learn how to start a new venture? Then learn from “The 12 Principles of Christmas” and birth something new in your life. Let’s explore what God did to create a new venture. Principle 1. New ventures are new ventures. Putting a new covering on the old isn’t going to change anything. Likewise, putting Sunday clothes on a fallen Adam or Eve will not change anything. So, God closed the chapter on the old and started fresh. God moved from ritual to relationship. Christmas was a new beginning, and this changed everything. Principle 2. Your new venture needs to start in heaven. Believe me: The best Christmas presents are wrapped in heaven. God is the most incredible resource you can have. God is more concerned about revealing your new God-created venture to you than you are. God doesn’t want something from you. God wants something for you. Principle 3. God uses inconvenient journeys to get the right people to the

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right place and time. Just think of Joseph and Mary, the Magi and the shepherds. All went through “journeys of inconvenience of the heaven kind” that was necessary to birth something new.

Principle 7. God’s message of hope was “good news” in those taxing times. Remember what the angel said? “Don’t be afraid. … I bring you good news of great joy.” The birth of Christ is good news, even in today’s depressing world. People were tired of negative, depressing news. Starting something new should be a solution, not a problem.

Principle 4. God started small to go big. God began with a baby. Don’t be afraid to start small. Valuable lessons learned in those “small” days get you ready for what God has ready for you. Baby steps turn into adult steps. For example, when I was 24 years old, I started a business with two people. Six years later, I had 43 employees. My discovery? As I grew, the company grew. Baby steps turned into adult steps.

Principle 8. God saw a need and found a solution. God saw that His people in Jesus’ day were like sheep without a shepherd. He saw them diseased, troubled, and devoid of any hope. He gave them higher freedom, freedom from sin, not freedom to sin. He got involved. God became ﬂesh and dwelt among them. He engaged humankind from the position of a participant, not a spectator. He came to save the world, not to condemn the world.

Principle 5. God planned and prepared beforehand for Christmas and the birth of Christ. When? From the second chapter of Genesis until Christ was born. Do you realize that most sports games are won Monday through Friday in the game-planning stage?

Principle 9. If, at ﬁrst, you don’t succeed, try again. Remember how there was no room in the inn? Joseph and Mary had to adjust, learn to accept changes in plans, and even descend to ascend. Like the Magi, sometimes you follow a star and ﬁnd a stable. U.S. Army General George S. Patton said, “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but by how high he bounces when he hits bottom.”

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Principle 6. God is aware of good timing. Sometimes you can have the right idea, location or product at the wrong time. So, be careful not to miss your opportunity. But, conversely, don’t let

Principle 10. The customers looking

for you will ﬁnd you. God brings those looking for Christ to Christ. The Magi came from afar with ﬁnances. The shepherds came with wonder. Even angels and stars from heaven came to the opening of God’s new venture. And remember — not everybody will be glad about your new venture. King Herod was furious. Not everyone will be your customer.

Principle 11. God taught there was no “us against them.” Everyone could be on God’s team if they wanted to be. Jesus was called Immanuel, which means “God with us.” It didn’t matter if you were a poor shepherd or a wealthy king, a teenage virgin or a carpenter, a barnyard animal or an angel, a man or woman, a prophet or an everyday person. Everyone was welcome on God’s team. Principle 12. God builds for long-term success and sustainability. Christ built for eternity from the cradle to the cross to the crown. There was no skimping or laziness. God uses people with a heart for heaven and people. That’s why He would like you to be on His team. Wise men still seek Him. So, there’s the story behind the Christmas story about how to start a wonderful new venture. And Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s no coincidence that one of Jesus’ names is Wonderful. Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonproﬁt organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF John Edward Toman NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate of John Edward Toman as follows: 1. John Edward Toman found deceased on 08/02/2021. 2. Lisa McNemar is the Personal Representative of the Estate of John Edward Toman. 3. Claims against John Edward Toman Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Lisa McNemar, c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED this 23 day of November, 2021. /s/ L. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorney for the Trustee Published: Glendale Star, Dec 2, 9. 16, 2021 / 43108

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Sharon Edens, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 23476 N. 161st Avenue, Surprise, AZ 85287. DATED this 3rd day of December, 2021 /s/ Corey J. Edens Published: Glendale Star, Dec. 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 43284 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Leonard Woolum, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 3966 W. Corrine Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85029. DATED this 3rdday of December, 2021 /s/ James R. Woolum Published: Glendale Star, Dec. 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 43285

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with federal statute 34 CFR § 300.624, this serves as a public notice that Glendale Elementary School District #40 will be destroying the records of students who left the district or exited services in the 2016/2017 school year. Special Education records are destroyed five (5) years after a student has been withdrawn, transferred, graduated, or exited from special education services at the district. If you are a parent or student who needs a copy of these records for any reason, i.e. social security benefits, please contact the Special Education Department at (623) 237-7148 prior to May 27, 2022.. Published: Glendale Star, Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 42893

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PARANOID FIREARMS AND TACTICAL LLC II The address of the registered office is: 4523 E Glenhaven Dr., PHOENIX, AZ, 85048 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Max Taylor Brown, 4523 E Glenhaven Dr., PHOENIX, AZ, 85048 Published: Glendale Star, Dec 2, 9, 16, 2021 / 43112 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WHEELS AND DEALS AUTO GROUP LLC II The address of the registered office is: 4498 W. Peoria Ave, GLENDALE, AZ, 85302 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Kendrick Croteau III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each

November 29, 2021 The project scope consists of the following : Line 12 East of 41 st Ave. Start approximately 317’ south of Greenway Rd at 2nd standpipe 45 out to center of bridle path go approximately 625’ to 3rd standpipe 45 back to 3rd standpipe. Contractor must acquire all state permits, licenses and Arizona 811 cost in bid. Material for each line consists of approximately 625’ of 15” pip #80 lb. lateral pipe, (16) 15”x10” Tees #80 lb. (16) 10” x 10” elbows # lb. and (16) 10” Waterman valves and (16) 10” rings for each valve. All crossovers (16) approximately will be 10” #80 lb. PIP. Risers will be 10” low head PVC to fit Waterman valve tops, 64’ total. New 15” main pipe to be installed at same depth as the current concrete main pipe with a consistent downward slope from the north standpipe to south stand pipe.

Notice of a name change court hearing in regards to Avivianna Yolie Valenzuela. Looking to notify Joseph Valenzuela DOB: 11/1/1975 of the pending court date on December 8th at 1:30pm at Maricopa County Superior Court Case number: CV2021-015154 Published: Glendale Star Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 / 42937

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN FRENCHMAN’S COVE CONDOMINIUM OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. ST-2021-CV00032 Plaintiff vs. TIMOTHY HARDIN A/K/A TIMOTHY HARDEN, Defendant. ACTION FOR DEBT FORECLOSURE OF LIEN AND BREACH OF CONTRACT SUMMONS To: Timothy Hardin a/k/a Timothy Harden 8147 West Krall Street, Glendale, AZ 85303 Within the time limited by law you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a complaint filed against you in this action and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the Second Amended Complaint, for DEBT, FORECLOSURE OF LIEN AND BREACH OF CONTRACT. Witness my hand and the Seal of this Court this 17th day of November. TAMARA CHARLES Clerk of the Court Matthew J. Duensing, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff, Frenchman’s Cove Condominium Owners’ Association, Inc. Law Offices of Duensing & Casner P.O. Box 6785, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00804 NOTE: This defendant, if served personally, is required to file his answer or other defenses with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiff's attorney within twenty one (21) days after service of this summons, excluding the date of service. The defendant, if served by publication or by personal service outside of the jurisdiction, is required to file his answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the attorney for the plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the completion of the period of publication or personal service outside of the jurisdiction. Publication: Glendale Star, Dec. 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 2021 / 43099

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