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PetSmart donates holiday toys to police BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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BUSINESS ......... 14 Marcus & Millichap sells Filiberto’s property
SPORTS ............. 16 Coyotes’ Christian Fischer is a calming force
PetSmart in Surprise played Santa to the Glendale Police Department by delivering plush toys for the officers to give to children impacted by crime, and in schools and libraries. The donation is part of PetSmart’s annual holiday toy drive, during which customers can purchase and donate a $5 plush toy from its Chance & Friends collection. The purchased toys are gifted to local organizations to spread holiday cheer in the community. To further give back, for each Chance & Friends toy purchase, PetSmart donates 20% of the proceeds to PetSmart Charities to help pets in need. In 2020, more than $1.64 million was
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raised from the Chance & Friends collection to support PetSmart Charities, and more than 2.5 million plush toys were donated. Glendale Police Department public information officer Tiffany Ngalula said the plush toys first go to the Glendale Family Advocacy Center. “It’s a one-stop shop for victims — children or adults,” she said. “That’s where our victim advocates are.” Part of the Glendale Police Department, the advocacy center provides comprehensive and coordinated services to victims of child abuse, domestic and sexual violence, and other violent crimes. The toys will be gifted to children in their network, many of whom are dealing with trauma and perSEE TOYS PAGE 3
A pup stops by PetSmart in Surprise to drop off a plush toy for Glendale children. (Photo courtesy of PetSmart)
Glendale veteran wins travel agency BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Anthony Cinquini wants what’s best for Americans. He helped protect their freedoms while in the military, and now he’s making dreams come true. The Glendale resident and Air Force and Army veteran won a franchise of the home-based travel agency Dream Vacation, valued at $12,300. Cinquini is one of five winners of Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General. Cinquini was one of 569 applicants to apply for this annual business plan con-
test, which was open to former members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard who are retired, off active duty and/or honorably discharged prior to the contest start date this past May, as well as community heroes such as first responders, educators and medical professionals who are U.S. residents. He participated in a three-part application process that included creating a business plan, video essay and phone interviews. “My travel agency’s mission is to inspire travel and deliver memorable vacation experiences to all customers, while saving
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sonal challenges and may not receive holiday gifts outside of this donation. “All West Valley agencies use the center and, specifically when a child goes in and has to give a statement or interview, we want victims to feel a little comfort. “They’re allowed to choose a toy or stuffed animal to take home with them, so it’s not totally negative. It works to empower them.” PetSmart gifted the department with about 2,500-plus toys, which outnumbers victims between Thanksgiving and Christmas. With the surplus, the Glendale Police Department gives the toys to Glendale schoolchildren; kids at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center; the Glendale Public Library for storytime; and Harvest Compassion Center, which provides food and clothing to the underserved in the Valley. For five years, the Glendale Police Department has partnered with Carol G. Peck School in the Alhambra Elementary School District in Glendale. It is an Advancement Via Individual Determination school, which works to close the opportunity gap so all students can be prepared for “college, careers and life.” “Their kids absolutely love it,” Ngalula said. “Some teachers have said they fully believe it’s the only toy the child gets for Christmas. Parents have to pay for other things, like food and clothes. “This year, we were able to drop off donations and hand out stuffed animals to children in kindergarten through second grade at five Glendale schools. We dropped off toys at Thunderbird Hospital for children there and another 250 to the Glendale Public Library. The main library and the branches have storytime for kids. They hand them out there. Our officers carry the rest of the stuffed animals in their cars. If they see a child on a call on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, they give a toy to them.” Ngalula said she’s proud of the community for coming together to donate the stuffed animals. “The community is donating these stuffed animals, and PetSmart, in turn, gives them to us and we give them back to the children in the community,” she said.
PetSmart donated 2,500 plush toys to the Glendale Police Department for its Glendale Family Advocacy Center and community entities. (Photo courtesy of PetSmart)
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Midwestern University student grants reach $8.5M BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Midwestern University has given 100% of an estimated $8.5 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds apportioned to the school to support the nearly 7,000 health care professions students enrolled at its campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale. The HEERF program included three separate federal grant allocations to Midwestern (HEERF-I, HEERF-II and HEERF-III) designed to support students in the form of cash grants and to support the institution’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The HEERF grants were originally allocated to Midwestern with a stipulation that at least 50% of the funds were required to go to students, with the remaining funds to be used by the institution to offset additional costs related to COVID-19. Midwestern University’s administration elected to apportion 100% of all HEERF grants received, an estimated $10.2 million,
to university students as need-based grants. Midwestern has already awarded and disbursed approximately $8.5 million in HEERF grants to students. This includes grants from HEERF-I, HEERF-II and HEERF-III disbursements. HEERF-I and HEERF-II have been fully disbursed at this time, and Midwestern will grant an additional $1.7 million to students in the coming months. “Thanks to foresight and careful planning, Midwestern University’s infrastructure and operations are positioned such that we have the freedom to commit the entirety of our federal allocations to our wonderful students,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and chief executive officer of Midwestern University. “These grants provide an important support mechanism for our future health care heroes to learn the skills and expertise necessary to better the lives of people around the world in all
areas of global health care.” The HEERF grant program was authorized by the passage of three separate federal laws. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020, and created
HEERF-I. HEERF-II is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. HEERF-III was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law on March 11, 2021.
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Catholic Community Foundation is seeing significant growth of two perpetual endowment funds to benefit two long-standing local Catholic organizations. Catholic Charities Community Services and St. Mary’s Catholic High School have contributed a total of $2 million into their endowment funds managed by the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF). These funds will not only provide a more sustainable financial future for their benefiting organizations but will qualify for CCF’s 25% Million Dollar Match program, securing an additional $250,000 for each organization. “We are excited to see more organizations take control of their financial future,” said Deacon James Carabajal, CEO of the Catholic Community Foundation. “And with our Million Dollar Match Program in effect, these funds will be matched by 25% multiplying the impact of their missions forever.” Endowments are long-term investment vehicles designed to withstand economic instabilities. The principal balance in an endowment continues to grow while a percentage of the return is distributed each year to the named nonprofit. Because endowments are designed to provide predictable financial support forever, they are an ideal fund for those organizations wishing to alleviate uncertainty in future funding.
“We are so blessed to be able to leverage our own long-term investment with an additional $250,000 gift from Catholic Community Foundation,” Catholic Charities Community Services President and CEO Paul Mulligan said. “Every year, the needs in our community keep growing. This funding allows us to help more of the most vulnerable in Central and Northern Arizona now and well into the future.” The Catholic Community Foundation holds over $100 million in assets, primarily for the benefit of local parishes, schools and nonprofits. Since 2015, CCF has granted over $25 million back into the community through grants and scholarships. CCF strives to help all individuals and organizations meet their financial and philanthropic goals while continually giving back to our faithful community. CCF is the trusted financial establishment for long-term, sustainable giving for our community. Established in 1983, the Catholic Community Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit financial institution that encourages compassionate, charitable giving to provide sustainable support for those who serve our community. The foundation is also a separate canonical institution, so our donors can have peace of mind knowing their contributions are protected and invested in 99% Catholic Values screened portfolios.
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Only in America do we fight over holiday cheer BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
At the risk of being politically incorrect in the extreme, there’s an old English insult known as “the Chinese curse” — though apparently no one can actually track it back to originating in China. Anyway, the idea is, the most pleasant times in life are often dull and free of drama. So the curse goes, “May you live in interesting times.” That we live in times more interesting than any in the last 2,000 years was driven home for me the other night when I had post-golf beers with a few friends and our gathering degenerated into hard feelings over one fellow wishing another who was about to depart, “Happy holidays.” The guy being wished well stopped a step from the table. He made a facial expression like something was putrid. “You mean Christmas?” He gave out a theatrical snort. “If that’s what you mean, why not say it? Merry (expletive) Christmas.”
The well-wisher looked one part astonished and one part homicidal. “You’re kidding me, right? You’re bent out of shape because I wished you happy holidays?” What became apparent from the beery argument that ensued is that — as with everything else in our culture today — Americans appear to be entrenched in several camps over the subject of season’s greetings. Toward the more “woke” end of the political spectrum, it’s deemed appropriate to make every effort to be inclusive. Thus, phrases like “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Hanukkah” are considered offensive, on the offchance the person being spoken to does not celebrate the holiday in question. Among many conservatives, meanwhile, it appears that sayings like “Merry Christmas” are a badge of honor — sort of like a “Let’s Go Brandon” for the holidays. Despite the fact that some people may be offended when you say it, you say it anyway, and you
do so proudly, because saying things that offend some people apparently brands you as a member of the cool kids’ club. Then there’s the third group of people, to which I belong. My guess is, this group comprises approximately 9 out of 10 Americans with an IQ above, say, room temperature — at the North Pole. In an igloo. In mid-winter. Members of this group don’t take pride in actively offending people, nor are we offended when people make a sincere effort to wish us a “Merry Christmas” or any other sort of good day. If the holiday in question happens to be one we don’t celebrate, we give the person credit for trying and we say something clever in response. Like, “Thanks! You, too!” We handle situations like this in stride because we prefer not to spend our time on earth policing holiday greetings or arguing over minutiae. Not that we’re averse to arguments, understand. But we prefer to save our fighting for truly earth-shattering topics, like
whether “Breaking Bad” was a better series than “The Sopranos” (by a smidge) or which Valley community has the worst drivers (Apache Junction during snowbird season, hands down). In our world, a phrase like “Happy holidays,” isn’t linguistic code for anything other than a genuine wish that the recipient enjoy the time period between late November (the beginning of Hanukkah this year) and late December to early January (which includes Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s). For us, being in the holiday spirit also means cutting our friends and kind strangers a little bit of slack. To recap: If we meet each other, feel free to wish me season’s greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or whatever floats your boat. When you live in interesting times, you take your merriment and wishes for happiness wherever you can find them. Because only in America are we cursed to fight over holiday cheer.
comic strip that introduced Charlie Brown and company to America. Despite a pledge by Apple TV+ to make “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and two other animated specials available “free” for viewers on the platform over a three-day period, a clamor arose in the Heartland. Well over a quarter million people signed an online petition protesting Apple’s decision, claiming that it left “us devoted fans who have grown up with Charlie Brown and the ‘Peanuts’ gang in the dark, unable to watch.”
The criticism prompted Apple — beware the mixed fruit metaphor — to take lemons and make lemonade. That’s when the tech giant struck the deal with PBS to air the show over traditional “free TV.” Questions and varying degrees of controversy have surrounded “A Charlie Brown Christmas” since it was literally on the drawing board. “Peanuts” Creator Charles M. Schulz teamed with producer Lee Mendelson and director Bill Melendez to take his characters from the newspaper comics section into prime-time TV. By the production standards for animation in the mid-1960s, this presentation was…
well, different. Not only did it look different, with limited animated movement among the characters; it sounded different. No laugh track. A soundtrack that primarily featured the jazz piano of Vince Guaraldi, with a little Beethoven and a couple of Christmas Carols added for good measure. And the voices of the characters weren’t adults trying to sound like kids; they were children. But the biggest difference was found in the story that Schulz devised. It did not revolve around Santa or Frosty or Rudolph; this was a Christmas story that dealt with the “reason for the
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‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ was a TV miracle BY J.D. HAYWORTH
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It’s happened again, and it’s not too far-fetched to call it a “Christmas miracle.” For the 56th consecutive year, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” appeared on national television. In 2021, just as in 2020, the Public Broadcasting Service telecast the celebrated animated special without commercial interruption. A major commercial disruption of this holiday tradition appeared imminent in October of last year. Apple TV+ acquired the exclusive rights to all media related to “Peanuts,” the
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season.” Charlie Brown bemoans the commercialization of the holiday; depressed and exasperated, he shouts the question, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” Linus answers him, effectively and movingly, by reciting from the Gospel of Luke: “For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown,” he concludes. A historical observer might conclude that this all came together seamlessly in the year 1965, that the tenor of the times was favorably disposed toward religious expression, and that the creative team was of one accord. That wasn’t the case. As Schulz outlined the story, Bill Melendez objected. “You can’t put the Bible on television,” the director exclaimed. Producer Lee Mendelson recalled the response of Charles Schulz: “If we don’t do it, who will?” Jean Schulz, the cartoonist’s widow, explained her husband’s sense of
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The Glendale Star purpose in an interview last year with Yahoo Entertainment: “He just loved the Bible and thought there were just marvelous things in the Bible that were true.” Believers and nonbelievers alike can recognize this truth in the resolve of Charles M. Schulz: His insistence on incorporating scripture in “A Charlie Brown Christmas” makes that first “Peanuts” special truly special. The vagaries of television and the legal wrangling of powerful corporations may conspire to keep this Christmas tradition off of “free TV” next year. Whatever its fate, the message will endure. Though he left this earthly realm two decades ago, Schulz no doubt understood these words from the Gospel of John: “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” That’s the real “Christmas Miracle.” J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 19952007.
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Children did marvel when they looked in the sky, Calling out to their parents, “A donkey can fly!” So wee donkey, eight reindeers and one jolly man Showed the world if you dream it, then maybe you can. Because on Christmas Eve night, our wishes come true For one little donkey, for me and for you. 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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Seasonal slowdown nowhere to be found BY LISA BAKER
Typically, the local market experiences a slowdown in the fall that continues through late winter. As you may have noticed, nothing about this year’s market has been typical. The average number of days a listing spent on the market in Maricopa County increased from 29.6 days in October to 31.5 days in November. According to The Cromford Report, 46% of sales closed in Maricopa County during November sold for over the listing price, down from 47.7% of October sales, while the closing price per square foot increased from $272.91 in October to $274.62 in November. In November, 388 MLS listing sales closed in Glendale, and 330 in Peoria. Today, there are 191 active and available listings — not counting properties already under contract or pending close of escrow — in MLS in Glendale and 198 in Peoria. That is 49.2% of one month’s inventory in Glendale, down from 53.82% last month, and 60% of
one month’s inventory in Peoria, up from 58%. Maricopa County inventory is 64.9% of November’s closed sales, down from 79.8% this time last month. According to ShowingTime, the platform Realtors use to schedule most of the MLS showings, Peoria listings in the $200,000 to $399,999 range had an average of 14.70 showings per listing, up from 11.63 in October. Glendale homes in the $200,000 to $399,999 range saw a slight decrease in the average number of showings per listing from 12.85 to 12.50. Not all showings are scheduled through ShowingTime, so actual numbers are typically higher. According to Freddie Mac, as of Dec. 16, National Mortgage Rates reported U.S. weekly averages of 3.12% for a 30-year fixed, 2.34% for a 15-year
fixed, and 2.45% for a five-year ARM. According to MLS statistics, 76% of Maricopa County buyers financed their home purchase in November, while the rest paid cash. Buyers using a conventional mortgage to buy a three-bedroom detached house with two bathrooms paid a minimum of $210,000 in Maricopa County, $270,000 in Glendale, and $335,000 in Peoria. Conventional financing made up 74.3% of November financed sales. In November, FHA buyers in Maricopa County paid a minimum of $215,490 for a detached home with three bedrooms and two baths. Peoria FHA buyers paid a minimum of $290,000, and Glendale FHA buyers paid $310,000. FHA buyers made up 9% of financed purchases in November. Maricopa County VA buyers making a similar purchase paid a minimum of $256,000, paid in Peoria, while Glendale VA buyers paid a minimum of $356,000. Home sales financed with VA loans made up only 5.8% of November financed sales.
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Glenn Isle, a 22-unit apartment property in Glendale. According to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager of the firm’s Phoenix office, the asset sold for $3.425 million. “Setback from Glendale Avenue between Glendale’s historic Downtown and Westgate entertainment districts,
Glenn Isle is poised for sustained rental growth and desirability,” said Paul Bay, first vice president investments in Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office. Bay had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The buyer, a limited liability company, was procured by Bay. Glenn Isle is located at 6802 W. Glendale Avenue.
Glenn Isle is a 22-unit apartment property between Glendale’s historic Downtown and Westgate entertainment districts. (Photo courtesy of Marcus & Millichap)
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The remaining financed transactions used other financing methods. For the week ending Nov. 28, 4% of Maricopa County sellers contributed to their buyer’s closing costs, up 1% from Oct. 31. At the other end of the market, the highest-priced home sale in Maricopa County last month sold in Paradise Valley for $14 million. In November, Peoria’s highest-priced home sale sold for $2.372 million, and the highest-priced November sale in Glendale sold for $1.178 million. If your finances are experiencing a slowdown, know that you are not alone. Homeowners, tenants and landlords are encouraged to reach out to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s housing counseling program at 1-800-569-4287 or visit consumerfinance.gov/housing to find the assistance you need for your situation. Lisa R. Baker is a Realtor and a community volunteer in Glendale. She can be reached at me@LisaRBaker.com.
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Marcus & Millichap sold Filiberto’s, a 2,658-square-foot net-leased property in Glendale. According to Ryan Sarbinoff, regional manager of the firm’s Phoenix office, the asset sold for $1.748 million. Mark Ruble and Chris Lind, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a partnership. Built in 1999, Filiberto’s Mexican Food drive-thru is an outparcel to an
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Filiberto’s is accessible to 429,264 residents within a 5-mile radius and the 18,100 Glendale Community College students whose campus is less than a mile south. (Photo courtesy of Marcus & Millichap)
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Coyotes’ Christian Fischer is a calming force BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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At age 24 and in his sixth season, the Arizona Coyotes’ Christian Fischer understands 18-year-old rookies’ insecurities. He has two words of advice for them: calm down. “I remember coming up here from Tucson, I couldn’t be more scared for practice or to miss a puck,” he said. “That’s human nature. Once that process goes away and you start playing hockey, you calm down. “It might be a different arena or players, but it’s the same game they were playing yesterday in Tucson or juniors six months ago. I think the guys listen to my advice.” Fischer’s off-ice, nice-guy demeanor extends to his “family,” which includes the Accardos of Gilbert. Leighton Accardo, 9, died Nov. 24, 2020, during an 18-month battle with stage 4 cancer. He supports Skatin’ for Leighton, an all-day festival on Sunday, Jan. 30, at Phoenix Raceway that celebrates her life. The community can roller skate, run or walk the racetrack and enjoy music, food and drinks in the infield from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Coyotes hope to raise $149,000 (Leighton’s hockey number was 49) to benefit the Leighton Accardo Memorial Fund that financially supports youth female hockey players. “We’ve kept close with her family,” Fischer said. “Obviously, in the beginning, it was super tough. She was skating with us and all of a sudden. … It was a tough time for her family. “That’s a big part of our team and our
Christian Fischer hams it up with a Phoenix Children’s Hospital patient in 2018. COVID-19 has limited the ability to visit with the kids. (Photo courtesy of Christian Fischer’s Twitter, @cfish61)
culture as an organization. We’re privileged to be in the position to have a big voice and a big say. The very least we can do is help a family like that. Guys still wear No. 49 bracelets. She has a spot in just about everyone’s heart.” On Nov. 16, 2019, Leighton signed a one-day honorary contract with the Coyotes for the annual Hockey Fights Cancer game and took the ceremonial opening faceoff. Fischer said it was an emotional day for the team, especially him and teammate Jakob Chychrun. “When she was skating and practicing with us, I know, for a fact, when Jakob and I were sitting on the bench, both of us were crying,” he said. “It’s stuff you can’t really control. It’s bigger than hockey. It’s bigger than sports. It’s about being a family and being part of a community. We love that
family and Leighton. She’s always going to be a part of us.” Fischer has a soft spot for children. When the Coyotes’ public relations team asked him for his interests and passions outside of hockey, his said his priorities are underprivileged families or ill children. “We’re in such a privileged position,” he said. “I consider myself in a very normal position. We’re their role models. If that means stopping by and saying hi to them, how can you not do that? I’d do it every week if we were allowed to. Nobody’s focusing us to do these things. It’s what the players have a passion for.” On a playful note, Fischer is also passionate about country music, which pairs well with Arizona’s nice weather. “I’m always a country guy,” he said.
“I always listen to that when it’s nice weather. That’s big in my car going to and from the rink. That’s the perk of living in Arizona. “I also like outdoor stuff, which is easy to say in Arizona. I enjoy golf in the off-season. When we have days off, it’s very relaxing. It’s a very fun game to play with other guys and build relationships.” After all, golfers walk together for four hours and, Fischer said, it allows him to gauge a player’s personality. “You can find out if someone is patient when they make a mistake,” he said. “There are ups and downs. In golf, if you mess up a ball you can see how they handle that. Do they throw their clubs and be a baby?” Fischer recently dove into cooking. When he was 19, he admitted he ordered Chipotle through DoorDash “every single meal.” Now his go-to dish is chicken, baked in the oven, with cheese. “I go out to the grill, have a glass of wine,” he added. “I like to make meal preps. That’s just a part of growing up. I genuinely enjoy trying new things. “I don’t go over the top. There’s no ratatouille. I just like any type of chicken, grilled or baked in the oven. I’m a very simple guy.”
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Patriot All-America tourney now to include women BY JOE MCHUGH
Glendale Star Contributing Writer
The Patriot All-America golf tournament has opened its field to women for the first time in its 11 years. Held at the Wigwam Golf Club starting Dec. 28, this year’s iteration will show top men’s and women’s amateur golfers from around the nation. “We’re excited about that start from the women,” said Dustin Roberts, a representative for the Golf Coaches Association of America. “If you’re someone who loves golf, it’s a great chance to go out and see them. Folks are going to be watching them on the weekends on the PGA Tour and the LPGA.” The tournament has produced many PGA tour winners over its 11 years, including Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas when the field was limited to just men. This year, fans may see the next Lexi Thompson or Lydia Ko. “We are really fortunate to have some really, really good ladies players in the bill this year,” Robert said. “A couple of the highlights are Julia Johnson, who plays at Ole Miss, who is the defending national champion on the women’s side. You have Louise Duncan, who actually goes to Stirling University in Scotland.” Aside from Duncan and Johnson, the women’s field is set to include multiple players inside the top 100 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, as well as many collegiate All-Americans. Players include University of Oregon’s Cynthia Lu and Michigan State University’s Valery Plata. The Patriot All-America tournament
in a bowl game?’” The “bowl game” experience has grown. Starting as a 10-footby-10-foot tent at a golf course bringing in about 50 people, the tourney attracts more than 1,000 fans to experience golf, food, beverage, live music and fundraising during the week. “It’s great, great golf, an incredible party, all for a great cause of supporting the military,” Scibienski said. The tournament For the first time in its 11 years, the Patriot All-America will allow is more than a golfwomen competitors. The tourney will be held at the Wigwam ing event or a public Golf Club starting December 28. (Photos by Michael Jordan) spectacle. The Patriot is a golf tournament, turned public All-America honors those who have event, mimicking the Waste Manage- served or died for the U.S. military and ment Phoenix Open, “Greatest Show armed forces. on Grass.” They work with the Folds of Honor, The tournament was the idea of the founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney. The Arizona Golf Association and the Golf organization provides scholarships to Coaches of America, in conjunction families of fallen and disabled service with The Wigwam and the Biltmore members. golf courses and has flourished. The Patriot All-America brings for“There were conversations about mer soldiers to the greens as well, as a ‘bowl-like’ event for college golf,” the tournament selects players from said Sean Scibienski, a representative the Veterans Golf Association to play for the West Valley Mavericks, which alongside the amateurs. sponsors the event. “We offer an exemption into the field “The original concept was, ‘How do for their national champion,” Scibienswe get the top amateur golfers in the ki said. “They have a series of tournaworld to come to an event and really ments to qualify for a national chamhave the atmosphere that they would if pionship tournament. And the winner they were a football program playing of that event, the winners on the men and the women’s field of the open event, which is the more competitive version, get an exemption into our field.” It goes a step further than that. Golfers carry a custom-made golf bag with severely injured or fallen soldiers’ names and bios
on them. After golfers finish their rounds, the bags are autographed by amateur golfers and auctioned. The profits go to Folds of Honor. “What we like to say is, ‘That golfer is taking that soldier on his final tour of duty,’” Scibienski said. Last year, the festivities were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was successfully livestreamed, and that will continue this year. The Patriot All-America will be featured on ESPN, the Golf Channel and Golfweek, among others. “We are going to continue the livestream because there is a lot of parents and fans that can’t travel to Arizona at that time of year, no matter how much they’d like to,” Scibienski said. “We’d like to give them an opportunity to see their kids and see the events.” The 2021 tournament starts with the Am-Am Tournament, which features hobbyists playing with the nation’s top young golfers. They then are offered dinner and present awards. Afterward, the opening ceremony features keynote speakers, a military flyover and a parachute team drop-in. After the first round, the golfers tour Luke Air Force Base, where they are given VIP access and they witness the retiring of the American flag that flew over Luke Air Force Base for the past year. The tournament winner receives the retired flag, special jacket and trophy. “Every player I have talked to that have played in this event just raved about it,” Scibienski said. “They have tried to come back, and it is just a oncein-a-lifetime experience.”
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Time to be proactive, knowledgeable about health BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Adelante Healthcare is urging Arizonans not to wait until the new year to make doctor’s appointments and to get screened for various diseases. There are 12 screenings that adults should be made aware of, some of which are overlooked. “Early prevention and detection can save lives,” said Pedro Cons, chief executive officer of Adelante Healthcare. “In 2021 alone, our providers screened 12,567 patients for cervical cancer and 5,478 for colorectal cancer. Studies have found that there’s a much greater survival rate for patients when cancer is caught early.” Adelante Healthcare has nine locations throughout the state, including Buckeye, Goodyear and Peoria. Each facility is multilingual, accepts AHCCCS and has certified application advisers to help patients obtain low-cost health insurance to meet their budget and personal needs. Nobody is turned away for financial or insurance reasons. In the spirit of Christmas, here are 12 essential screenings.
tack or stroke. Experts recommend adults who are overweight and between the ages of 35 and 70 be screened for Type 2 diabetes. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes, which can eventually cause kidney damage, often leading to dialysis, eye damage, or an increased risk for heart disease or stroke if left untreated.
Dental exam biannually
Everyone should visit a dentist for a routine dental exam, oral cancer screening and cleaning every six months, including children beginning at 1 year of age. Gum disease can lead to loss of teeth and a multitude of health complications, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. And unfilled cavities can cause extreme pain, infection and tooth loss.
Immunizations (including flu shot and COVID-19 Adults over the age of 18 should have vaccination)
Cholesterol screening
Children and adolescents should have their cholesterol checked at least once between ages 9 and 11 and again between ages 17 and 21. Healthy adults should have their cholesterol tested every four years, and more often over the age of 40. High cholesterol may have no symptoms but can cause a heart at-
Arizona is one of the sunniest states in the country, so everyone should be screened annually for skin cancer, regardless of race or skin tone. Unfortunately, most people aren’t diagnosed with skin cancer until it’s reached a later stage and is more difficult to treat.
Diabetes screening
Blood pressure screening
their blood pressure checked every two to five years, in most cases. However, those older than 40 should have annual blood pressure screenings. Untreated blood pressure issues can lead to stroke, heart disease, heart attack and kidney failure.
Skin checks for cancer
Doctors recommend everyone 6 months and older receive an annual flu shot. Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is urging all people over 5 years old to get vaccinated against COVID-19. A recent study shows that unvaccinated people are 20 times more likely to experience COVID-19-associated death, versus fully vaccinated people.
Infectious disease screening
There are multiple sexually transmitted diseases that adults should be screened for, including chlamydia, HIV, gonorrhea and syphilis, to name a few. Sexually active adults are urged
to be tested regularly, especially those with more than one partner. STDs left untreated can lead to serious complications, including death.
Breast cancer/mammogram and cervical cancer screenings for women
The American Cancer Society recommends women receive their first mammogram by age 40 and to continue screening annually. Cervical cancer screenings should begin at the age of 21 and be done every three years until age 30, then every five years, and/ or with a PAP smear every three years.
Colon cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women. Screenings should begin at the age of 45 using recommended screening tests.
Prostate cancer screening
Men should begin getting prostate cancer screenings at age 55, if no one in the immediate family has a history of prostate cancer. Then it’s recommended to continue screenings every year to two years depending on results.
Depression screening/mental health check
Depression affects nearly 10% of the population and is one of the leading causes of suicide. Doctors recommend all adults and adolescents between 12 and 18 years old be screened for depression annually.
Annual physicals for the whole family
Once a year, everyone, including babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults, should get a well check. Doctors will inspect hearts, breathing, height, weight, ears, blood pressure and more during these visits. Adults will also have routine blood work drawn to check for cholesterol, electrolyte levels, hydration status, liver function, kidney function and blood cell values. Adolescent care visits should be scheduled for newborn babies through 15 months old and well checks for children and adolescents up to 21 years of age. “You may not be able to put a bow on it, but there is no better gift than the gift of good health and longevity,” Cons said. “Taking the time to visit doctors and receive the appropriate screenings for your age group is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones this holiday season.”
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Kasai’s ‘dinnertainment’ coming to Park West in 2022 BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is bringing the heat — literally — to Park West. Known for bright flames outside of its Scottsdale location, the teppanyaki restaurant will move into the Peoria shopping center in late summer, early fall. “I’m trying to do the four corners of the Valley, with Phoenix in the middle,” said Mike Russello, owner. “Park West is a nice spot, and it had good parking for us. It’s important to have good parking, because the teppanyaki tables tend to have big parties.” Russello said he will have possession of the building in January; however, it’s “just a gray shell.” “We’re going to have the flames on the outside, as long as Peoria approves it,” he said. “The landlords approved it. We’re planning on the bowl with the flames in the back and front, at the two entrances.”
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse’s new Park West location is slated for a late summer, early fall opening. (Photo courtesy of Kasai Japanese Steakhouse)
In Scottsdale, for teppanyaki, guests are treated to seven-course meals of shrimp starter, mushroom soup, house salad, fried rice, seasonal vegetables, protein and Dole Whip Hawaiian pineapple frozen dessert. Teppanyaki features a slew of options individually or in combinations — filet mignon ($39), New York strip ($37), sumo filet mignon ($52), sumo New
York strip ($48), chicken breast ($26), soy-glazed tofu ($21), calamari steak ($22), salmon ($31), scallops ($37), shrimp ($29), sea bass ($44), lobster ($54) and Wagyu filet mignon ($70). Colorful, potent drinks are a centerpiece as well, like the black cherry lemonade with vodka, cherry puree and fresh lemon juice; the P. King cocktail (in honor of original owner Patrick
King, who lost his battle with melanoma) made with Toki Japanese whisky, lychee liqueur, fresh lime juice and a dash of bitters; or sweet orchard mule with Akashi Ume plum whisky, pear liquor, lime juice and ginger beer. All are $14. Russello founded Kasai, under its former name, Sapporo. After 10 years, he sold it, only to repurchase it last year. “It was still Sapporo, but I wanted to do a remodel, and I named it Kasai,” he said. “We have the first hoodless teppanyaki tables in the Valley. We made some other minor changes in Scottsdale. We’ve been killing it since. We have 460 reservations tonight.” Russello found Peoria appealing because of its proximity to State Farm Stadium, which will host the 2023 Super Bowl. “Having one in Scottsdale and one in Peoria will be perfect,” he said. “I just love what’s going on in Peoria. If you ask me, Peoria is trying to be like SEE KASAI PAGE 22
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Kurt Warner’s story ready for the silver screen BY JOSHUA WEISBLY Glendale Star Staff Writer
For those who live in Arizona and bleed Cardinal red, there are a handful of names that are synonymous with the team. Former quarterback Kurt Warner is one of them. On Christmas Day, audiences will learn the Super Bowl winner’s backstory in the film “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.” It takes a deep dive into Warner’s life before he joined the St. Louis Rams and the beginning of his NFL career. “American Underdog” tells the inspirational true story of Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stock boy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player. It seemed out of reach until he met his future wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin), and received encouragement from his family, coaches and teammates. Warner attended college at the University of Northern Iowa and went undrafted. He tried out for the Green Bay Packers but landed with the Arena Football League’s Iowa Barnstormers.
Anna Paquin stars as Brenda Warner and Zachary Levi as Kurt Warner in “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story.” (Photo by Michael Kubeisy/Lionsgate; © 2021 Lionsgate)
Following that stint, Warner made his way back to the NFL, finding a home in St. Louis with the Rams, where he would eventually lead the team to a Super Bowl. The American gambling company FanDuel offered fans the chance to meet Warner and Levi at WestWorld of Scottsdale in early December.
“With the movie coming out with Kurt Warner, there is a lot of interest in that movie and it made a lot of sense to bring him along for this,” said Jeff Forvour, FanDuel marketing director. “He and Zach were more than happy to come down and do this with us, which was really cool.” Levi — who previously starred in “Shazam” and TV’s “Chuck” — called the Warner role remarkable. “I was watching his story go down in real time, back in ’99, 2000,” Levi said. “And I think, like most of the country, or at least anyone in the country who was paying attention, I was so
blown away and inspired by it.” Warner hadn’t previously met Levi, but he was curious as to how he would work out. “I don’t know anything about acting ’cause these guys do a great job, but you always feel like you want the person on the screen to be authentic,” Warner said. “You want people to see them and go, ‘Man, I really buy into that.’” But it didn’t take long for worries to fade. “Once I got to know Zach, I thought he was going to do a great job with it because it’s true to who he is, on top of his great acting skills,” Warner said. “Without a doubt, I’m extremely happy with how it played out.” Those who are hoping to see Warner don a Cardinals uniform in the movie will, unfortunately, be disappointed, as the film stops during his time at the Rams. “The Cardinals years are in that second chapter, such a special chapter for me,” Warner said. “But, it just seems like this is the right time to stop this movie and where it’s going to inspire people and how it’s going to connect with people.” Levi made a quick joke about it. “The sequel, ‘American Underdog: Electric Boogaloo,’ is going to just blow people’s minds,” Levi said with a laugh, referring to the 1984 breakdancing movie. “It’s going to be you (Warner) and Larry Fitzgerald breaking. You have no idea.”
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Zachary Levi, who plays Kurt Warner in “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” and the former Cardinals quarterback on the set of the film. (Photo by Michael Kubeisy/ Lionsgate; © 2021 Lionsgate)
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A Christmas Story: What God reveals to us Let me introduce you to a friend of mine, Dr. Ted Baehr. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Movieguide and a respected movie critic. Dr. Baehr comes from a Hollywood family. Both his father and his grandfather starred in major movies and television series. Last November, I heard Dr. Baehr speak about the elements required in every great movie or book. Here’s a summary of some of what he shared with the audience. Read on. You will like this. First, you need a premise. The premise is the idea behind the movie or book. The premise is where you’re going and why you’re going there. You give a premise and then fulfill the premise. Then you need a plot. The plot is how you’re going to get there. The plot is the vehicle to communicate the idea or premise. And the process of arriving at the premises should be painful or challenging. The plot consists of characters, dialogue, themes, and the setting or backdrop of the movie or book. Characters are who goes there and whom they meet. Themes are the interactions between characters along the way that meet. The setting is where the plot happens and includes both music and spectacle. And a good movie, a story or a book always has a starting point and an ending point. Being a writer of sorts, I thought about Dr. Baehr’s speech. And by the time you read this article, it will be Christmas Eve. So, let’s apply those elements to the first Christmas. Talk about intrigue. The first Christmas was full of possibilities for a fulllength drama. The first Christmas was the stuff that movie directors and producers scan the horizon for. Only this time, there was no fantasy but plenty of spectacles. It was for real, for all people, for all time. This time, the author, director and producer is God, the
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Great I Am, The Lord of all creation. Consider the setting and backdrop. The times were tough. The dark night and straggling confusion added to the drama. The oppressive Roman government decreed that everyone in Israel return home to their birth cities for tax registration. Most likely, that would mean higher taxes. So, the roads were filled with people going to and from their birth cities. There was bedlam in Bethlehem. And there was no room in Bethlehem’s numerous inns. The characters were angels from heaven who introduced a new hit song to shepherds on the side of a hill at night. That was impressive. But it only gets better. One very pregnant teenager and her betrothed who had never had sex were journeying to his birthplace called Bethlehem. There would be consequences of the worst sort from Rome if they didn’t. To top it all off, she was getting ready to deliver the child, and the donkey on which she rode didn’t come with shock absorbers. When they finally arrived, the expectant mother was in labor, and the only place in Bethlehem for them to stay was in a stable. Now the stage was set, the starting point was established, the angels’ spectacle was over the top, and the music concert, although numerically small, was heavenly. Amid this drama, the main character Jesus was born. Now all is calm, and all is bright. There was a pause for us to catch our breath. But unthinkable events and characters were on their way. Enter the good guys (Magi from
the east) and the villain (Herod). You know the story. Kings from the east came to Jerusalem, led by a star so evident that you couldn’t miss it. They asked, “Where is the King of the Jews, that we may worship him?” King Herod and all of Jerusalem panicked. What does this mean? At Herod’s request, the Jewish chief priests looked at Scripture prophecy and determined the birthplace of Christ was Bethlehem. Herod sent the Magi to Bethlehem and asked them to inform him when they found Jesus so He could also worship. Sure enough, the star reappeared and led them to the Christ-child. They gave him gifts fit for a king. After that, the Magi were warned not to report back to Herod in a dream. Then God’s angel appears to Joseph and says, “Get up. Take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt. Stay until further notice. Herod is on the hunt for this child and wants to kill him.” So Joseph did as he was told. When he realized that the Magi had not reported to him, Herod flew into a rage. He ordered the murder of every little boy in the Bethlehem area, 2 years old and under. The conclusion of the first Christmas was when the angel appeared again to Joseph and announced that Herod was dead and for him to re-enter Israel. That was a fantastic event. It has all the elements that Dr. Baehr mentioned. But what is the premise behind the first Christmas? What is God trying to re-
veal to us? Biblically, I think there are three crucial things in the first Christmas. First, God reveals to us; sin separates us from God and each other. Sin is just missing God’s best for us. When our desires lead us, we don’t make things better; we make them worse. And we get stuck “…in sin and error pining.” God doesn’t want us separated from Him or each other. Second, God reveals to us, “Here is what you look like, what you do, without Me.” You become a type of Herod. Herods love being in control. Herods will do anything to be in control, even killing young children or anything that has to do with God. Last and most important, God says, “We don’t have to be separated. I became flesh so that you know what I’m like. Christ is the way for you to rejoin Me.” There is a way back to God, and that is through God Himself. You don’t have to be a frightened Herod. So, there you go, why not have your first Christmas this Christmas by receiving Christ into your heart? God just came near to you. 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Action Memorandum for an Emergency Response Action and Time-Critical Removal Action (TCRA) Treatment of PFOS- and PFOA-Impacted Water in Valley Utilities Water Company Public Water Supply Wells Near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is distributing this public notice to inform the community that an Action Memorandum for an Emergency Response Action and a Time-Critical Removal Action (TCRA) is available for public review and comment. The Action Memorandum, dated October 2021, documents the USAF decision to undertake an Emergency Response Action and TCRA for the treatment of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)-impacted water in three Valley Utilities Water Company (VUWCO) public drinking water supply wells near Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona. Concentrations of PFOS, PFOA, and/or combined concentrations of PFOS+PFOA exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lifetime Health Advisory (HA) levels of 70 parts per trillion in the public drinking water supply wells, due in part to historical use and release areas of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) into the environment. What is a TCRA? This TCRA was performed in conjunction with an emergency response action to eliminate the imminent and substantial endangerment to human health and the environment posed by concentrations of PFOS and PFOA above the EPA lifetime HAs in drinking water. TCRAs are performed when it is determined that a removal action is necessary to protect human health and the environment from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants and the removal action is required to begin within six months of that determination. The TCRA will be conducted by the USAF in accordance with requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601-9675), as implemented by the National Contingency Plan (NCP, 40 CFR § 300.430) and Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.18, Emerging Contaminants. Description of the Proposed TCRA The USAF proposed the following TCRA in the Action Memorandum to mitigate threats posed by the presence of PFOS, PFOA, and/or PFOS+PFOA in the VUWCO public drinking water supply wells: ▪ Provide an alternate drinking water supply of bottled water to residences and businesses in the affected area; ▪ Develop a conceptual design and initiate procurement of a temporary treatment system to reduce concentrations of PFOS, PFOA, and/or PFOS+PFOA below theEPA lifetime HA of 70 ppt in the three affected VUWCO public drinking water supply wells; ▪ Develop a Design Report, Application for Approval to Construct, and a Start-UpPlan for the temporary treatment system; ? Complete validation testing and performance testing of the temporary treatment system, including sample collection and analysis for required monitoring parameters; and ▪ Receive final validated sample results demonstrating the temporary treatment system is effective at reducing concentrations of PFOS, PFOA, or PFOS+PFOA below the EPA lifetime HAs for drinking water. It is estimated that the removal action will take six (6) months to complete. The selected removal action is protective of human health and the environment and satisfies federal and state requirements that are applicable or relevant and appropriate to this TCRA. This planned TCRA will allow VUWCO customers to discontinue reliance on the Emergency Response Action of bottled water and to transition back to the water provided by VUWCO for drinking and cooking. Emergency Response The process for an Emergency Response is to:
▪ Setup a bottled water pick-up station where residences and businesses can obtain bottled water immediately upon notification that their drinking water supplied by VUWCO contains concentrations of PFOS, PFOA, and/or PFOS+PFOA above the EPA lifetime HAs; and ▪ Routine bottled water delivery will be arranged for residences and businesses until the short-term Emergency Response Action of providing bottled water is stopped.
The TCRA Process The process for a TCRA is to: ▪ Prepare an Action Memorandum to document the removal action decision; ▪ Inform the community of the TCRA (at minimum, the immediately affected citizens, state, and local officials); ▪ Publish a public notice of availability for the Administrative Record file, established pursuant to the NCP [40 CFR §300.820(b)(1)], in a major newspaper within sixty(60)days of initiating the on-site removal activity; ▪ Provide a public comment period of not less than thirty (30) days from the time theAdministrative Record file is available for public inspection pursuant to the NCP[40 CFR §300.820(b)(2)]; and ▪ Prepare a written response to significant public comments submitted during the public comment period and include these responses in the Administrative Record file pursuant to the NCP [40 CFR §300.820(b)(3)]. Information Repository The Administrative Record file for Luke AFB, which includes the Action Memorandum and other project-related documents supporting the proposed TCRA decision, can be viewed by interested community members at the following locations during normal business hours: Glendale Public Library 5959 West Brown Street Glendale, Arizona 85302 (623)930-3600. The Administrative Record file can also be accessed online at https://ar.afcec-cloud.af.mil/Search.aspx and clicking on “Luke AFB, AZ.” How do I participate? This notice provides the public with an opportunity to offer comments on the Action Memorandum, which documents the USAF decision to undertake an Emergency Response and TCRA for the treatment of PFOS, PFOA and/or PFOS+PFOA exceedances of the EPA lifetime HAs in drinking water. Public comments regarding the proposed action should be submitted by January 31, 2022 to the following: U.S. Air Force, Luke AFB ATTN: Kim Horsley Remedial Project Manager AFCEC/CZOW/Nellis ISS 13970 Gillespie Drive Luke AFB, Arizona 85309-1149
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 47-7210 that Dircks Moving Services, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona having given notice to the parties hereinafter named, at their last known address, that the storage charges on the goods and property hereinafter referred to were delinquent and accruing charges and the costs and expenses of sale and of giving notice thereof and that said charges remaining unpaid, that Dircks Moving Service, Inc. will sell at Public auction to--thehighest bidder for cash at Sierra Auction Management, Inc., 3570 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85019 on Monday the 27th of December 2021 at 8:00 AM. Should items be held over auction will continue on consecutive first Saturday of next calendar month. Contents consist of personal, household and miscellaneous-items. Storage lots Sandy Lowery M1843-45-9
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Improvements to Sunburst Farms Irrigation District in Glendale, AZ 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. All valves include bases and splash pads with walls of concrete (16) made from 8”x8”x16” blocks three courses high. All lines must be water soaked, backfilled, and compacted to M.A.G. specifications, compaction standards Section 601 Type I 95% 69.5 and with outside certified party approval every 150’. All old material at crossovers must be removed and sealed where old pipe joint ends. Construction will be in months of January or February or March 2022. Contractors submitting bids must possess any/all necessary state contractor’s licenses. A verifiable statement of experience schedule as more fully defined in the instruction to bidders. One million dollar general liability, vehicular liability, workman’s compensation insurance certificate are required. Job will be paid for on completion, with ten percent of monies withheld until after two irrigation cycles to assure no settling of pipe or splash pads. The Board of Directors has the right to reject any and all bids. Contract may be let to the lowest responsible bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM January 4 th 2022. Any exclusions listed by vendors that are outlined as inclusions within the R.F.P will not be accepted. “Acts of God” is a permissible exclusion to be accepted by all involved parties.
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Bids will be opened in public meeting on Tuesday, January 4th 2022 at 7:30 PM at SunBurst Farms Irrigation District, 16040 N. 43 rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306.
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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 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
Notice of Sale Please contact Ralph Allen from Lefty's Auto Electric 602-269-2567 2016 N. 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009 2008 Cad STS Vin#1GDZ67A780163008. Published: Glendale Star, Dec 22, 29, 2021 / 43495
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 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 person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Kendrick Croteau and Stephanie Croteau, both of 4498 W. Peoria Ave, GLENDALE, AZ, 85302, Published: Glendale Star, Dec 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 43352 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: ZION SOLUTIONS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5202 S 45TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ,
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: ZION SOLUTIONS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5202 S 45TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85040, The name of the Statutory Agent is: JONATHAN GUERRERO 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: JONATHAN GUERRERO 5202 S 45TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85040 Published: Glendale Star, Dec 23, 30, 2021 Jan 6,2022 / 43453
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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
NOTICE OF HEARING 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 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATION Case Number: JG14245 In the Matter of the Guardianship for: Sophie Alvarado NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING Petition for Guardianship of a Minor Read this notice carefully. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice, contact a lawyer for help. Notice is given that the Petitioner has filed with the Court a Petition for Guardianship of a Minor. Hearing Information: A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the petition as follows: Hearing Date and Times: 07-Jan-2022 at 10:30am Hearing Place: 3131 W. Durango, Phoenix, AZ 85009-6292 Judicial Officer: Honorable Lindsay P Abramson. Response: You can file a written response to the petition. File your original written response with the court, mail a copy of the original response to the petitioner(s), and provide a copy of your response to the Judicial Officer named above at least 5 business days before the hearing. Or, you can appear in person at the hearing. You must appear at the hearing only if you wish to object to the petition. Additional information for assistance may be available from the Self Service Center at http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/s
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GESD's annual Adopt-a-Kid Campaign brings holiday hope and joy for GESD children and families. Cindy Segotta-Jones, Superintendent
A very heartfelt thank you to every community member and employee who helped to make wonderful holiday memories for 145 GESD students from 43 families as part of the annual GESD Adopt-a-Kid Campaign. We're truly grateful for the kindness and generosity of our donors who shared gifts of toys, clothing and essentials such as groceries, household items, and Fry's gift cards. GESD's Adopt-a-Kid Campaign helps to ensure families celebrate the holidays with gifts and necessities. The children were recommended by GESD's Family Advocates, Refugee Family Services, McKinney-Vento Program, and District Social Workers.