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January 2, 2020

Cops ‘Ring’ in the New Year BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

Fueled by scanners that picked up police chatter, a small section of the population ardently started following law enforcement communications decades ago. In recent years, following the police has gone high tech. And the cops can follow right back. Indeed, police departments around the West Valley are Ring-ing in the New Year. Started as a home security device, Amazon-owned Ring now incorporates door-camera footage with comments and postings, primarily with its Neighbors app. While many users post videos of “porch pirates,” car break-ins and suspicious people wandering up to their front doors, a home security camera is not required to use Neighbors. Nearly every weekend night, Glendale residents post about hearing gunshots — or were they fireworks? Other users of the free app anonymously (the app assigns generic user names) post about stolen property, wonder about all the police activity up the street and ask for assistance finding lost pets.

The Neighbors app by Ring allows users to post crimes, videos and ask about police activity. It also has a map to show nearby incidents. (Image courtesy Ring)

“What the heck is going on? Over the last 15-20 minutes several loud pops heard in the distance then came closer,” someone near 47th Avenue and West Bethany Home Road posted after midnight Sunday, Dec. 29.

The police keep an eye on Ring. Occasionally, a community relations officer will post information to the community. On Dec. 26, the Phoenix Police Department posted this to Glendale Ring/Neighbors users: “Looking for Identification of suspect. “Dec. 13, 2019 between 9:20 - 9:45 p.m. (suspect) ﬂed toward 2700 West Glendale (Avenue). Description black male wearing camouﬂage clothing- possible turned inside.” The Glendale Police Department is a partner of Neighbors by Ring. “Our community action team is most active on (Ring). It’s a two-way communication; there’s a lot of information they push out in regards to community events. At the same time they receive information,” said Jay O’Neill, a spokesman for the Glendale Police Department. “It’s a helpful tool where we often see someone in the community where they have information about something happening, like a car break in.” Ring/Neighbors users can also view SEE RING PAGE 2

Glendale homes selling for top price BY TOM SCANLON

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A sage rock preacher once proclaimed, “You can’t always get what you want.” Sorry, Mick Jagger. The West Valley housing market is proving the Rolling Stones singer wrong on that note. According to RealtyHop, a national real estate listing company, “Glendale ranked in the top 10 hottest housing markets in December, with a -1.92% change in asking price.” That means Glendale home sellers got almost everything they wanted. On average, Glendale sellers were dropping prices less than 2%, giving them more than 98% of their asking prices. That landed Glen-

dale in the top five of the RealtyHop study. Glendale “increased three spots to become the fifth hottest market this December,” according to the RealtyHop report. “Similar to nearby cities in Arizona, Glendale properties required very small discounts from initial offering to sell.” Indeed, real estate people say West Valley home sell right and — and sometimes over — the asking price. “Most of Glendale and Peoria (sellers) are getting multiple offers in, which could lead to a sales price over asking price. Or at least minimizing the price drop,” said Elise Fay, of eXp Realty. Mason Oxendale, of the Realty One Group, said homes in Glendale and Peoria

are selling “at or above asking price, because people want to live in that specific location.” He added the sports stadiums and arenas are a big part of the attraction. RealtyHop’s analysis of more than 300,000 listings showed Glendale - and the rest of the West Valley - one of the healthiest real estate markets in the country, said Shane Lee, a data analyst for RealtyHop. A few other cities around the West Valley showed similar or even smaller price drops. “They’re all very healthy,” Lee noted of the West Valley. Peoria, Goodyear and Avondale didn’t make RealtyHop’s hot list only because SEE HOUSING PAGE 3

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incident maps to see reported crimes close to their homes and cumulative “safety reports.” In June, the Glendale Police Department announced that it joined the Neighbors app by Ring. The announcement noted, “The Neighbors network already has millions of users and has been instrumental in catching package thieves, stopping burglaries, and keeping neighborhoods safe.” “By bringing security to every neighbor with the free Neighbors app, the Glendale community can stay on top of crime and safety alerts as they happen,” said Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring. While Ring/Neighbors has official agreements with more than 600 police departments across the country, several other apps allow people to track and report crime in their neighborhood. Nextdoor, another free app, can be used for everything from selling furniture to posting photos of sunsets. Users also post about crimes and police activity in their neighborhoods. “Ring is relatively new, we’ve been on Nextdoor longer and we’re a little more engaged there,” said O’Neill.

January 2, 2020 A Neighbors by Ring user recently posted video of uninvited guests at the front door. (Image courtesy Ring)

“Car break ins,” a user posted Dec. 26 in the Goodyear area. “Some kids up to no good last night off Via Elena (Street). “Keep your doors locked and eyes opened.” The user also posted a link to footage

of young people breaking into two cars. Citizen allows users to put in locations, and track posts such as “report of gunfire” and “police activity.” The Citizen app is relatively new to the Valley and limited in its West Valley postings. According to its website, Citizen uses proprietary technology “to provide real-time alerts for crime and other emergencies reported to 911.” Communitycrimemap. com, though not interactive, allows people to enter their address and track recent crime in their neighborhoods. With so many users posting information about crimes, police representatives caution against thinking of apps and social media as a 911 replacement. “We encourage people any time they see a crime to report it. A lot of time, they’ll put it on Ring or Facebook -but

if they don’t call us, we don’t know about it. We have no way of looking at the data,” said O’Neill. Merely posting about a crime, and not calling 911 or the police, “is doing the community a disservice,” O’Neill. Even so, he acknowledges the changes in police communication going electronic to keep up with changes in society. “There definitely is more communication taking place via social media,” said O’Neill. “We still want people to get outside and get to know their neighbors and come to community events, meat the beat officer. But it’s easier to follow along on social media, it creates a different atmosphere. “If the community wants ut to communicate with them via social media, that’s how we have to communicate.” While old-fashioned scanner listeners try to filter out audio crackles, app and social media users sift through the electronic static of snarky comments and irrelevant postings. For those looking to mix the old and the new: Police Scanner, Broadcastify, Scanner 911 and many other apps allow users to listen to scanners on mobile devices.

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they are not in the top 100 cities by population. “Peoria saw a price drop of only 1.7% - even better than Glendale,” Lee said. She said the RealtyHop study showed Goodyear to be identical to Glendale, with a 1.9% price drop. Avondale was slightly better, Lee said, with a 1.8% price drop. “There’s a lot of reasons for this,” Lee said. “Landlords and brokers are pricing the properties properly; they’re not listing too high.” The data shows West Valley real estate professionals are skillful at “The Art of the Deal,” to quote a book by President Donald Trump. “To talk about price drops, we have to talk about how people are negotiating,” Lee said. “A lot of times sellers will set a higher price. The makes listings stay on the market longer, so you’ll start seeing price drops. Generally speaking, a larger percentage of price drop means sellers are not able to attract buyers. “Glendale being under 2% (price drop) is very healthy.” While Lee and RealtyHop are based in New York City, they know all about the Valley as a real estate hotbed. “Metro Phoenix has been growing a lot over the past five years,” Lee said. “My background is real estate finance, so a long time ago I noticed this population growth.” While Glendale home prices have been increasing, for places like New York and California, the prices here are shockingly low. The headline of a recent RealtyHop

Recent studies by RealtyHop show Glendale near the top of the lists, both for least amount of income needed to pay for housing and lowest price drop in house prices. (Images courtesy RealtyHop)

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Espinoza wants autism added to medical marijuana law BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

A state lawmaker is seeking to force state health officials to do something they have previously rejected: allow the use of medical marijuana to treat autism. The proposal by Rep. Diego Espinoza, a Democrat who represents Tolleson and Avondale, would add “autism spectrum disorder’’ to the list of what a 2010 voter-approved law considers “debilitating medical conditions’’ for which a doctor can recommend the use of marijuana by patients. Espinoza said parents want this as an option for treating some of the symptoms as an alternative to other medications. HB 2049 also would allow the use of marijuana by those who are suffering from opioid use disorder. Espinoza said he sees the use of marijuana as far more preferable to people dying in his legislative district from overdoses. The 2010 law allows doctors to recommend marijuana to those who suffer from certain listed conditions, ranging from cancer, glaucoma, AIDS and Crohn’s disease to seizures, severe nausea and severe and chronic pain. But the law also

adding autism to the allows state health offilist of conditions for cials to add conditions which medical marithemselves -- if they juana can be recombelieve it is medically mended. justified. “In Colorado, there Parents of some chilare families that actudren with autism made ally have results based such a request two on what their children years ago only to have have been experiencing their plea rejected. This by taking medical mardecision was upheld ijuana,’’ Espinoza said. last year, with a state He said it appears to be hearing officer concluda better alternative than ing the petition “failed other medications now to provide evidence — the use of marijuana Rep. Diego Espinoza, D-Tolleson, wants available that can have will provide therapeutic autism and opioid addiction to be add- side effects. “So how could you or palliative benefit to ed’ to the list of what a 2010 voter-aplaw considers “debilitating meddeny, especially a paran individual suffering proved ical conditions.” (Capitol Media photo) ent that’s willing to try from ASD.’’ Espinoza’s bill would eliminate the that ... transition into this alternative to need for health department approval — see if that would be a better alternative or even medical studies — by getting for them?’’ Espinoza asked. And he said legislators to add autism into the list of there’s no reason for parents to have to permitted conditions in the Arizona Med- move to Colorado to get the drugs they ical Marijuana Act. But he said bypassing need for their children. Nor is he deterred by the lack of the the department does not bother him. He pointed out Colorado Gov. Jared kind of studies that the health department Polis signed legislation earlier this year recognizes as proving that marijuana is

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Glendale officer honored with state Medal of Valor BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF On Jan. 4, 2019, Glendale Police Department Sgt. Joshua Wade used a ladder to climb up to a window of a burning motorhome. With assistance from a neighbor, Wade pulled an elderly man from the home. Gov. Doug Ducey recognized Wade with a 2019 Arizona Medal of Valor. Four others received the new honor. The other Arizona Medal of Valor recipients: • Trooper Tyler Edenhofer, Department of Public Safety. • Trooper Henry Roanhorse, Jr., Department of Public Safety. • Officer Alvaro Silva, Tucson Police Department. “Arizona’s brave first responders and members of law enforcement are heroes in every sense of the word,” Ducey said. “They put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and Arizona is grateful for their courage and heroism. The Arizona Medal of Valor is just one way to express Arizona’s sincere gratitude to the honorees as well as all law enforcement personnel and first responders.” Edenhofer died in the line of duty July 25, 2018. He was hired by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) in September 2017. He served in the U.S. Navy before joining DPS. Roanhorse saved a driver from an

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oncoming train on Jan. 6, 2018. The driver was in his car on the train tracks and would not move himself. When Roanhorse observed a train quickly approaching, he pulled the driver out of the car and removed him to safety. On March 17, 2019, Silva was fired at during a traffic stop. He returned fire, then called for medical attention for the injured suspect. The Arizona Medal of Valor Review Board selected the honorees. The Medal of Valor winners will be recognized at an award ceremony.

Three arrested, charged with kidnapping and shooting BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Roderick Smith, 18, early Sunday, Dec. 29. Smith is accused of armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping. According to MCSO Spokesman Sgt. Calbert Gillett, deputies responded to a “shots fired” call in the area of 71st Drive and Greenway Road on Sunday at 5 a.m., about 2 miles from Peoria’s P83. “When deputies arrived on scene, they located a male victim who was shot while attempting to escape after reportedly being kidnapped from the area of 42nd Street and Baseline Road,” Gillet said. He said the victim told deputies three

suspects stole his Jeep, wallet, phone and ATM cards prior to shooting him. Emergency responders transported the victim to a hospital where he went into surgery. His condition improved to stable, Gillett reported. MCSO detectives and Phoenix Police officers located the victim’s vehicle, with three possible suspects inside, in the area of 21st Place and Carver Drive. After a short pursuit, police stopped the vehicle and arrested Smith along with two juveniles, ages 16 and 17. The juveniles were booked into juvenile detention on aggravated assault, kidnapping and armed robbery charges. Smith also faces probation violation charges.

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The sale of the Glen Lakes Golf Course was approved by Glendale City Council in December. With Bart Turner and Jamie Aldama opposed, council voted 5-2 to approve the $6.5 million sale to Towne Development. Towne’s proposed development is headed to the city’s planning commission. Glendale officials are seeking a general plan amendment so developers can build a 173-lot single family residential community on the 55th and Northern avenues site of the golf course. The city purchased the golf course in 1979. The 42.8 acres would be zoned parks and open space and medium density residential, if officials have their way during a planning commission public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in council chambers. Also on the agenda is a rezoning request for the southeast corner of Cardinals Way and Loop 101 in the Yucca District. Representing Kent Circle Partners, Stephen Earl and Earl Curley are looking to rezone roughly 63 acres there to build a mixed-use development. This

project would allow for land uses like multifamily residence, office as well as indoor and outdoor recreation. Earl and Curley did not respond to requests for comment. In other agenda items, John M. Froke is seeking to develop a 27-unit duplex and triplex near the northeast corner of Paradise Lane and 67th Avenue in the Sahuaro District. Froke making the request on behalf of Ulises Gonzales, representing 6606 West Paradise LLC. In the Yucca District, Burch & Cracchiolo PA is asking to change a 10acre site at the northwest corner of 91st Avenue and Zanjero Boulevard from a corporate commerce center to a planned area development for a mixeduse development. It is hoping for multifamily residence, child care centers, health clubs and medical and dental offices. Burch & Cracchiolo made a similar request for a 39-acre site at the northwest corner of 91st and Glendale avenues. This request asks to change the land from a corporate commerce center to a planned-area development. This proposition would allow for land uses like multifamily residence, restaurants, hotels and coffeehouses.

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Jafar Tigue of El Mirage and Faith Villanueva of Surprise were found dead of gunshot wounds in Surprise Dec. 27. (Photos courtesy Surprise Police Department)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Surprise Police are investigating the deaths of two who were found dead with gunshot wounds in a vehicle at 11:47 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27. The bodies were found near the 13600 block of West Calavar Road in Surprise, said Sgt. Tim Klarkowski, a Surprise Police spokesman. He said officers were dispatched to the AMC movie theater area on North Litchfield Road for a welfare check. “The caller advised he had just witnessed a male subject force a female

subject into a vehicle at that location,” Klarkowski reported. “As officers arrived on scene, they were directed to a vehicle leaving the area, traveling into an adjacent neighborhood just north of the initial call. When officers located the vehicle, they found the two occupants had suffered gunshot wounds,” Klarkowski said. The pair was identified as Jafar Tigue of El Mirage and Faith Villanueva of Surprise. They had been involved in a past relationship, Klarkowski said.

Fire ravages Glendale three-story home BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale, Peoria and Phoenix firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday night at a home near 71st Avenue and Deer Valley Road. There were no injuries, according to Ashley Losch of the Glendale Fire Department. “This was a tri-level home that had heavy heat and smoke when crews ar-

rived,” Losch said. “They had trouble finding the (center) of the fire but eventually were able to determine it was in a bedroom of the home. “There were four occupants in the home at the time and they will all be displaced due to the extent of the fire,” Losch noted. She said investigators are searching for a cause of the fire.

These “Quick Fixes” Won’t Help Your Knee Pain By Leading Physical Therapist, Nick Hunter It can be frustrating when everything that you’re doing to get rid of your knee pain, doesn’t make your feel any better. Everyone hopes that there will be a “quick fix” to their problem but that just isn’t realistic. With that said, here are the three most common “quick fixes” that people THINK ease their knee pain but actually do the opposite: 1.Taking Painkillers When you’re in pain, it’s easy to reach for painkillers to “kill” the pain quickly. It’s also the first option that your doctor will give you to help your knee pain. The thing is, pain killers will not get to the root cause of your problem, and truthfully, won’t do anything to fix it. They only mask the pain. Doing this repeatedly can cause more injury and prolong recovery. And at the end of the day, that pain will still be there when the painkillers wear off. What you want is to do something to address your pain long term. 2. Resting If you rest too much, your joints will become stiff and tight, which can make your knees feel even worse and much more achy when you try to move them again. To actually help your knee, you could swim, go for a light walk, try out some yoga or even go for a bike ride. Basically any low-impact exercise will help you to keep moving without placing any added pressure on your knees. 3. Wearing A Support Things like knee braces should ONLY be used as a last resort. Wearing support around your knee on a daily basis to try and “ease” the pain is actually just masking the pain, and creating a bigger problem. Although a brace supports the joint and takes pressure off your muscles, it makes the muscles weak and lazy. Once you take the support off (after it’s “eased” the pain”) there’s an extremely high chance that it comes back quicker and worse than before. When it comes to your joints, these quick fixes are not the way to move forward. You must address the underlying issue. Have questions about strains? Call or text our clinic to speak to one of our PTs! (623) 466-6448

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Native cactuses being Bail of $1 million set replanted along South for murder suspect Mountain Freeway ADOT is replanting naive plants removed during the creation of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. (Photo courtesy ADOT)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The West Valley’s newest freeway is getting a little touch of what it used to be before bulldozers and pavers went to work to create the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Also known as the Ed Pastor Freeway, the highway connects the East and West Valleys opened Dec. 21. After spending time in temporary nurseries, more than 1,000 saguaro cacti, palo verde trees and other native plants removed from the path of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway are now being used to grace the 22-mile corridor. Other plants being replanted for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s largest highway project include ironwood and mesquite trees, as well as ocotillo and barrel cactuses. “Saguaros and other native vegetation are an important part of the environment and an important part of the visual experience,” said LeRoy Brady, ADOT’s chief landscape architect. “We make a significant effort to retain saguaros of any size because we don’t want to lose those decades of growth.” These native plants were kept in several locations for the past three years, with the largest irrigated nursery near 27th Avenue and Cedarwood Lane in the Ahwatukee Foothills. Replanting began in late November, including the area west of Desert Foothills Parkway. ADOT has been salvaging and replanting native species since the 1980s, beginning with a project widening of State Route 87. More recent efforts include work on Loop 303 in the West Valley and the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in Scottsdale.

“We take great pride in maintaining the highway scenery by preserving plants that are part of Arizona’s history,” Brady said. “It also helps promote sustainable practices and contributes to the longterm viability of the desert ecosystem.” For more information, visit SouthMountainFreeway.com.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Maricopa County Superior Court set a $1 million bail for Julius Grant, the man accused of murdering Scott Isaacson. Isaacson was killed Dec. 9 at Integrity Staffing Solutions, an employment agency where Grant previously worked. Glendale Police say Grant shot Isaacson, then ﬂed in a car. Glendale detectives found Grant later that day. He is accused of waving a gun at detectives, who shot him. After being released from a hospital, Grant was booked and taken to the Fourth Avenue Jail, where he remains in custody. Grant’s bond hearing was Dec. 24. His next court appearance is Feb. 4. In addition to murder, Grant, 40, fac-

Julius Grant remains in jail for the murder of Scott Isaacson. Bail of $1 million has been set. (Photo courtesy Glendale Police)

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Americans don’t want to lose private insurance BY JANET TRAUTWEIN Glendale Star Guest Writer

Most Americans like private health insurance. Fifty-six percent of voters oppose Medicare for All if it eliminates private coverage. Many moderate lawmakers are well aware of these polling figures. So they’re calling for an expanded version of Medicare -- or the creation of a new government-run plan to compete against private insurers. All these approaches — Medicare for All, Medicare for All Who Want It, or a public option — would be disastrous. Each would raise taxes, reduce quality of care and eliminate the private health coverage most consumers have, like and expect to keep. Start with Medicare for All. The general concept — extending government-funded coverage to all Americans

— polls well. About half of Americans give it the thumbs-up, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. That majority support turns to opposition once people learn Medicare for All would ban private insurance. The plan grants the federal government a monopoly on health insurance — no private insurers or employers would be permitted to pay for health benefits. People are big fans of private insurance. Seven in ten Americans say they’re satisfied with the coverage they receive through work. That’s a lot -more than 180 million Americans have employer-sponsored insurance. The “public option” aims to assuage fears by allowing people who have employer-sponsored coverage to keep it and giving those who don’t an alternative. But like Medicare for All, a public

option would lead to the destruction of the private insurance market. It’d just do so more slowly. Most public option proposals envision reimbursing hospitals and doctors at Medicare’s rates, which are artificially low. In 2017, for every dollar hospitals spent caring for Medicare patients, they received only 87 cents in reimbursement. Those lower costs allow the public option to charge less than commercial insurers, which don’t have the power to underpay providers. Many Americans would switch from private insurance to the public option. As they did so, hospitals and doctors would raise prices for the privately insured to compensate. Insurers would be forced to hike premiums in response. It would compel even more individuals to switch. Employers would surely do the same, dropping benefits programs and encouraging workers to enroll in the public plan. A recent study from KNG Health Consulting found Medicare for America — a proposal that would transfer everyone who doesn’t receive coverage through an employer to a government-run plan — would cause one in four workers to lose access to employer-sponsored insurance by 2023. More

than half of employees at small businesses would lose their employer-sponsored coverage. Eventually, the public option would be the only option. As Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, put it, “The public option is a Trojan horse” for Medicare for All. Americans would suffer under government-run health care. Robert Pollin — an economist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst -- estimates 2 million jobs across hospitals, healthcare facilities, and the insurance industry could disappear. A report from the Congressional Budget Office concluded Medicare for All could “lead to a shortage of providers, longer wait times, and changes in the quality of care.” That’s a lot of disruption to a health insurance system working well for most people. It’d be far simpler—and more popular -- to expand access to coverage through our existing private, employer-driven system than to launch a government takeover of health insurance. Janet Trautwein is CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters (nahu.org).

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Tax-deductible ways to help nonproﬁts doing great work in community BY KRISTEN MERRIFIELD Glendale Star Guest Writer

It’s the time of year when gift-giving is driven more by motivation than obligation. Beyond the heart-warming celebratory gatherings of friends and family, it’s the time of year when nonprofit organizations reach out to supporters and donors – current, past and new – to consider a year-end gift, or investment, in agencies doing so much good work in communities large and small. A year ago, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits led an effort to enact a new law in Arizona allowing taxpayers to continue to deduct donations to nonprofit organizations even if they don’t itemize their tax returns. This legislation was needed because changes to federal tax laws nearly doubled the federal standard deduction for single and married taxpayers. That federal change eliminated financial incentives to donate to nonprofits because taxpayers wouldn’t need the deduction on their federal returns. Gov. Doug Ducey and members of the legislature were forward-thinking in voting HB2757 into law. So, here we are, a year later, heading into the season of sharing and the only thing really different is the date on the calendar. By that I mean, even with the new law, the need to support Arizona nonprofits, at whatever level you’re comfortable with, remains as important as ever. Statistics aren’t available to show total dollars donated in Arizona during the most-recent tax season, but we’re pretty sure the financial support was far less than it would have been before the federal tax laws changed. Heading into our advocacy efforts at

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the state legislature last year, the Seidman Research Institute at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University unofficially estimated charitable giving in Arizona could be more than $300 million lower as a result of the federal and state changes to standard deductions. In June, the Wall Street Journal reported according to the annual Giving USA report, “charitable donations by individuals dropped last year by the most since the financial crisis as taxlaw changes and a late-year stock-market dip dampened the effects of the growing economy.” The Giving USA report showed giving by individuals in 2018 fell 3.4% in inflation-adjusted dollars after four consecutive years of at least 2.4% growth. The Wall Street Journal also reported because of the higher standard deduction, “about 16 million households were expected to use the deduction in 2018, down from 37 million under the prior law, according to the Tax Policy Center.” People certainly don’t donate to nonprofits only to get a tax deduction. Most gifts are from the heart or because of a personal connection to a specific nonprofit’s mission. We’re hoping, in combination with the ability to claim a deduction in Arizona, more individuals will consider being among those of us who want to continue making a difference through the worthy nonprofits doing such incredible work. Kristen Merrifield is CEO at the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits. She can be reached at Kristenm@arizonanonprofits.org. For information about nonprofit agencies statewide, visit azgives.org

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At 40, she has over 13 years of experience in government and other complex accounting, reporting and budget preparation. “During the competitive recruitment process, it was clear Lisette had the technical skills, the ethics and integrity as well as the leadership acumen required to oversee critical financial areas for Glendale,” said Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps. “She has been an integral part of our finance team at every level and helped lead the efforts to refinance debt, which saved the city millions of dollars over the past several years.” Camacho recently led a five-year forecast presentation to city council. In February, she will lead budget workshops. Glendale takes in around $250 million per year; we call it “taxes,” cities

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How would you like to figure out how to spend a quarter billion dollars a year? Too late: One of the biggest businesses in the city has a new finance guru. The city of Glendale—yes, though funded by taxes, it’s one of the biggest employers and spenders in the city — named Lisette Camacho its new budget and finance director last week. Born in the Philippines, Camacho was raised in Texas, coming here to attend Arizona State University. She has been the interim director of the Budget and Finance Department since May. Making her position permanent, and cementing her career in Glendale is rather fitting. Even while living in Texas, she came to Glendale with her family to visit an aunt.

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Lisette Camacho is Glendale’s new budget and ﬁnance director. (Photo courtesy city of Glendale)

University and is a Certified Public Accountant. “Everything I’ve done in my career up until now has led me to this exact position where I can step into this role at a time when the city finances have become more stable and we’re close to meeting our $50 million fund balance goal,” said Camacho. “I am honored to be able to help the city continue on a good financial path forward and be a big part of Glendale becoming even stronger financially in the years ahead.”

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Is the tech industry reaching out to minorities? BY EMILY MAE DEAN

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Melissa Ortiz, a freelance software developer, encounters a lot of situations that make her feel uneasy. Ortiz has become hyper-aware her chosen industry largely excludes people who look like her. First, there was the biweekly meetup with 20 people – only three others were women, and she was the only Hispanic in the room. As a self-taught newbie in the tech game, Ortiz was already nervous about joining a group of experienced colleagues. The gender gap and lack of racial and ethnic diversity, she said, amplifies her anxiety. “The white women were friendly, but I never actually felt like I belonged there,” said Ortiz, 30. “I felt so judged when they found out I was a mom to three kids. Because I was a young mother with multiple kids, it was like confirmation bias of me being a young, dumb Mexican girl who has a lot of kids and stays home and does nothing with her life. When I told them, there were gasps and ‘Wows,’ and someone actually said, ‘I could never have that many kids and be able to do anything else.’” The tech industry is growing in Arizona and nationally, with net employment in 2018 bringing on more than 260,000 new jobs nationally. Since the employment shortage following the Great Recession a decade ago, net tech employment increased by an estimated 1.9 million jobs. Yet, as the industry is growing, it’s leaving people of color and women behind. Google, Microsoft and other tech giants have a well-documented record of what could be called an inclusion-exclusion.

Tabitha Myers and Derek Harju work near each other at Co+Hoots, a collaborative working space in central Phoenix that strives to be a workspace with a balanced gender ratio and people from diverse backgrounds. (Cronkite News photo by Delia Johnson)

Google released its annual diversity report this year, showing nearly 50% of its employees are white, with less than 7% identifying as Hispanic. Microsoft shared similar data from its 2018 diversity report showing 55% white employees and 6% Hispanic employees. The divide can lead to minority workers and women in tech feeling ignored, and hinder career advancement. For millions of customers, the dearth can affect how they experience a world becoming ever more reliant on technology. Several Arizona organizations have homed in on the practice of excluding people of color in the development of new technologies. Start Up Unidos, founded by Stephanie Bermudez, works to foster binational entrepreneurship in the Arizona-Sonora area

and increase diversity within the tech industry by doing so. Co+Hoots, founded by Jenny Poon, recruits diverse entrepreneurs, within the tech industry and otherwise, to foster the creation of new businesses led by women and people of color. Iconico, founded by Luis Avila, works with organizations to build community engagement campaigns around the idea of fostering diversity and innovation. Avila said the lack of diversity leads to a disconnect between technology and people of color. “The people developing technology are predominantly men, predominantly white and predominantly straight, so the creation of new technologies are informed by their experiences and not the communities most affected by the technology,” Avila said.

Census reports show more than 30% of Arizona’s population identify as Hispanic or Latino. Arizona is ranked third in the nation for net tech employment growth in 2017 and 2018. With Arizona tech on the rise, members of the tech community believe the industry needs to do more to include new groups of people on the local level. Oriz said the uneven playing field makes it difficult for people of color and women to enter the industry. “It’s really intimidating to go into these groups,” she said. “They’re so confident and assertive, and I didn’t feel like I was able to ask the appropriate questions to further my career. It’s a really big set back.” Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), Microsoft and Apple have the largest market values of any companies in the world. Collectively, the five companies are worth more than the total economy of the United Kingdom, according to the Associated Press. Yet nationally, Latinos make up less than 8% of the U.S. high tech workforce compared to the nearly 70% of the tech workforce comprised of whites workers. Latinos made up 18% of the U.S. population in 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, a number that’s only expected to increase over the coming decades. “We shouldn’t be thinking ‘Latino-anything’ without the context the success of this community is the success of this country,” Avila said. “We are in huge need of people thinking of us as a part of this society, because we are.”

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Clemson slips past Ohio State in thrilling Fiesta Bowl BY BRADY VERNON Cronkite News

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shouted a thundering “no,” toward the referee. Restrained by another Ohio State staffer, Day soon saw his team’s strong start to the College Football Playoff semifinal evaporate after the game’s most monumental call. A second-quarter sack from Buckeyes slot cornerback Shaun Wade on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence appeared to put the lifeless Tigers offense in another punting situation. Instead, the news given to Day was after review, Wade used his helmet and needed to be flagged for targeting. The call extended the drive and eventfully ended in a Clemson touchdown. After the targeting call, the Tigers outscored the Buckeyes by 22 on their way to a 29-23 victory in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium and a spot in the national championship. “We had all the momentum,” Day said. “Then we got the sack and the penalty was called on Shaun. The momentum kinda swung right there.” Lead referee Ken Williamson said replay initiated the call. From there they were able to determine the explanation

Ohio State coach Ryan Day (left) expressed his displeasure to the referee after a targeting penalty was called on cornerback Shaun Wade (right) in the Fiesta Bowl. (Cronkite News photos by Brady Vernon)

for the call. “This was a crown-of-the-helmet targeting foul,” Williamson said postgame. “So it did eliminate a lot of other factors. Initial contact was with the crown of the helmet. Then he wrapped up for the tackle. So at that point, targeting was properly called.” The call fueled Lawrence once he heard it. He had to miss a play because the trainers had to tend to him on the field. Lawrence became the spark plug for Clemson. He led the drive after the targeting call and scored on a 67-yard rush the following possession to close the halftime deficit to two. “I didn’t know it was targeting, either. I thought it was – I don’t Runs like this 67-yard one by Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence were key to the Tigers’ comeback victory.

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know if it was a three-and-out. We would have had to punt. So, I was kind of pissed off,” Lawrence said. “We’re off the field and I see it is targeting, then had to sit out one play, and just came back. We knew we had to score there. “The game was getting a little out of hand. Just had to put a drive together, and we can take anything we can get. That targeting call was huge. Being able to finish the drive and score and then the next drive put it in again really gave us some momentum going into halftime.” As Wade, who was disqualified due to the targeting ruling, left the field, the sea of scarlet representing the Ohio State faithful expressed the same frustration felt by Day. The first-year coach, as most leaders of a team often do, looked for internal reasons to resolve the loss. Day pointed to the Buckeyes’ failure to convert any of their three red zone opportunities into touchdowns, the miscommunication of quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Chris

Olave on Clemson’s game-sealing interception and Ohio State’s inability to stop Clemson running back Travis Etienne, who finished with 134 yards and three scores. All of those played a role in the Buckeyes’ lone loss of the season. But the targeting call wasn’t the only time Ohio State felt it was waging a battle against the defending national champions and the replay system. The previous drive before the call energized Clemson’s comeback win, Ohio State lost points to replay. Buckeyes running back J.K. Dobbins had caught a 16-yard touchdown to put his team up 19 points until it was ruled off after another look. The headset Day pounded with one hand after the second-quarter penalty received an even bigger blow in the third quarter. With the lead surrendered, the Buckeye defense forced a fumble and scooped up the ball to score. The pendulum of momentum that had swung to favor Ohio State moved back toward Clemson just as quickly after another replay review ruled the fumble an incomplete pass. The part frustrating Day the most was all three plays changed from their initial ruling on the field. “When we look back on it, it’s going to be overwhelming how those game-altering plays happen in a game. You need those to go beat a team like Clemson here playing in a semifinal game,” Day said. “You need one or two plays. To miss a couple of them, that hurts you.” Day suffered his first loss as a head coach on Saturday. The way it happened made it tougher to swallow. He believed his team played well enough to win. He liked the way his team responded to adversity. However, in a game of inches, good enough isn’t always enough. “In a game like this where the margin of error is so tiny, one play can alter the game.”

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Large decline in youth football raises questions BY MATTHEW ROY Cronkite News

Before most players in the National Football League wore a pro jersey, they had to put on a college jersey. Before they wore college colors, they probably donned a high school jersey. Before that, many wore youth football jerseys. That unbroken progression has existed for generations, but lifelong players are becoming more of an anomaly than the norm. Participation in tackle football has declined dramatically over the past 10 years for many reasons, most predominantly player health. With high school participation dropping to its lowest point since 2000 according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, youth tackle football numbers are most concerning to those with a vested interest in the game. For football to make a comeback and secure its spot at the top of the American sports food chain, experts say it has to adapt by making changes to safety, equipment, legislation and manner of play. The problem youth and high school tackle football face is the increased prevalence of head injuries and the multiple unknowns of impact on a youth brain, which will require further research, said Dr. Anikar Chhabra, director of sports medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona. “The long-term effects of head injuries and repetitive head injuries starting at a young age are a little bit more unknown than the adult who gets a head injury,” Chhabra said. “The unknown is what happens with repetitive head drama. We know there’s an effect, but we can’t really prove it.” Muhammad Oliver, 50, spent five years in the NFL playing for five teams, and four years in the Arena Football League playing for the Arizona Rattlers. Oliver still believes football is the ultimate team game and teaches youth skills that translate off the field. “When you’re in a work environment, you have co-workers you depend on to get a project done. Well, it’s the same thing in football,” Oliver said. “Our defensive backs have to rely on our linebackers and defensive line. Our receivers rely on our quarterback and offensive line. Everybody relies on each other. And you realize how important it is everybody does their job, including you in order for the team to

While numbers of youth football players are declining, flag football participation by youth is increasing. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News)

be successful.” Oliver’s son, Isaiah, is a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, but Muhammad Oliver said he will not let his younger children play tackle football until they are at least 12 years old. Oliver said his 5-year-old and 8-yearold ask him all the time if they can play tackle before they turn 12, to which he says, “Yeah, it’s not happening. Nope, not happening.” He’s not alone. In September, the NFSHSA witnessed its first decline in high school sports participation in 30 years. The number fell from about 7.98 million to about 7.94 million – a 43,395 difference – with football the biggest contributor to the decline. According to the NFSHSA, participation in high school football dropped by nearly 31,000 participants to about 1.006 million, which is the lowest mark since the 1.002 million mark in the 1999-2000 school year. In spite of the drop in participants, the number of schools carrying traditional 11-man football teams rose. For context, the average number of boys on a high school football team was 79 a decade ago. Now, the average is about 70. From 2006-2017, the number of people of all ages participating in tackle football dropped from 8.4 million to 5.22 million – a 37.8 percent decrease. The decrease began around the time head injuries, like concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), came to the forefront of neurological medicine, specifically relating to tackle football. In 2005, pathologist Dr. Bennet Oma-

lu published a study about CTE, a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated concussive and subconcussive blows to the head. Omalu battled with football advocates and the National Football League over the validity of the study and CTE. His findings are now internationally recognized. Omalu’s story became the 2015 movie “Concussion.” The most precipitous drops in football participation came in the years after the movie’s release. “Now I see a lot of my friends (who played in the NFL) going through a lot of injuries and memory loss and all kinds of stuff like that,” Oliver said. The increased awareness of head injuries had a significant impact on the game of football. It made parents such

as Aneesha Sullivan fear for their children’s safety. “I think my focus is head injuries because I know the consequences of head injuries,” Sullivan said. “Minor head injuries can have long-term consequences. So if they’re injuring themselves at a young age while they’re still developing, I think it makes no sense at all.” Dr. Javier Cardenas, director of the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center in Phoenix and a member of the NFL head, neck and spine committee, said what is known right now is it takes adolescents over twice as long to heal from a concussion as it does for an adult. The average time needed for an adolescent to heal from a concussion is three weeks as opposed to a fully grown and developed person, who takes anywhere from seven to 10 days, Cardenas said. Parents such as Sullivan, who is a physician’s assistant in family medicine in Tolleson, find themselves in a quandary: let your child play football and assume a greater risk to head injuries, or keep them from a beloved American game. Not all forms of football are going by the wayside, however. One of tackle football’s biggest competitors is another form of the game: flag football. From 2014 to 2018, flag football participation at all levels rose by just over 16% – from 5.51 million participants to 6.57 million.

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Arizona Coyotes vs Philadelphia Flyers

Enjoy a night of hockey at 6 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the Philadelphia Flyers. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Crochet and Knit

Spend an afternoon crocheting and knitting at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. Work on personal projects and learn new skills from 1 to 5 p.m. in the library’s employee lounge. For more information, call 623-930-3446.

Frosty and the Silver Tones

Frosty and The Silver Tones will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. Stop by and enjoy some rock-n-roll. For more information, visit facebook.com/frostykeys.

Sunday

Red Rocks Music Festival

Arizona Coyotes vs Anaheim Ducks

Enjoy a night of hockey at 7 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. The Arizona Coyotes will be playing the Anaheim Ducks. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Donut Run

Meet at Tortoise and Hare Sports, 17570 N. 75th Avenue, Suite 605, for a 1- to -5.3 mile Donut Run. All ability levels are welcome, donuts will be supplied and restrooms will be available. Participants should meet in front of the shop at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 623792-7900.

Storytime

A 30-minute program designed for up to 5-year-olds will be put on at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue. The program is interactive and includes story reading, ﬁnger plays, and songs. The program will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, is hosting the Red Rocks Music Festival. The Winter Chamber Music Institute concert begins at 6 p.m. and will be performed by the faculty staff. For more information, call 623-845-3000.

Andres Martin Leal

Andres Martin Leal will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. He will perform acoustic Latin songs as well as popular romantic songs played today. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit ourstage.com.

Bluegrass Jam

Bring an acoustic instrument to the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, to play country, folk and gospel music. Players of all skill levels are welcome to meet in the Roadrunner Room from 1 to 3 p.m. Singers are also welcome to attend. For more information, call 623-9303844.

Pokemon League

Pokemon fans ages 7 to 12 are invited to drop by Velma Teahue Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for a Pokemon tournament. The event will begin at 6:30 and include prizes. Participants are to meet in the meeting room. Registration is currently not required. For more information, call 623-930-3437.

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Avenue and W. Glendale Avenue. Sixteen blocks will be lit with 1.6 million LED lights. For more information, visit visitglendale.com.

Big Band Grandstand

Musicians who can read charts are encouraged to sign up for the Big Band Grand Stand. The program will allow members to rehearse and perform at the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue. The program will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and anyone can come attend as a member of the audience. For more information, email bigbandgrandstand@gmail.com or call 632930-3844.

Teen Library Council

Come to the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, to participate and work to make the library a better place for teens. Come prepared to help select materials for the teen library collection and plan new library events from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 623-9303600.

Monday Night Melodies

Enjoy music such as country, bluegrass, folk, oldies and world music at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue. From 6 to 7:45 p.m. musicians in 20-minute sessions will perform live music. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

Tuesday

Familytime

Stop by Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for family storytime. This program is designed for children ages 3 and up and features fun hands-on activities and will take place in the library’s Storytime Room. For more information, call 623-930-3837.

Sunday Funday Skate

Come to Great Skate, 10054 N. 43rd Avenue, for the Sunday Funday Skate. Stop by from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for a slice of cheese pizza and a small soft drink for $8. Every Sunday is a fun day at Great Skate. For more information, visit unitedskates.com or call 623-842-1181.

Clean Comedy Night

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, will host a family-friendly comedy show for all ages. The show will start at 7 p.m. and is presented by Clean Comedy USA. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Make and Take Teens: D.I.Y Chinese Paper Lanterns

Drop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, at anytime in the month of January to make a paper lantern. The craft will be available to all teens in the Teen Zone. For more information, call 623-9303600.

Monday Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Fridays for Seniors every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the Velma Teague Library,

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Wednesday

Foothills Coffeehouse

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, will have live acoustic music performed by locals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This month’s music includes folk and pop variety. For more information, call 623-930-3844.

Teen Movie Night

Skate Westgate

Celebrate the holidays by skating at Westgate’s outdoor skating rink, 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, suite 333. The rink is open from 3:30 to 9:15 p.m through Jan. 12 and includes 3,000 square feet of ice. For more information, visit westgateaz. com.

and are encouraged to learn about how exposure to sunlight affects the light-sensitive paper. For more information, call 623-930-3435.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Stop by Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, for a 15-minute session with the library’s Golden Retriever friend. Readers are invited to sign up to get a chance to read and hangout with Zoey. The program will take place in the library from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 623-930-3757.

Friday

Come watch a teen-friendly movie at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue. The movie will show from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the library. This weeks movie is “Chronicles of Narnia, the Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” For more information, call 623-930-4439.

Digital Help Spot

Learn how to get free downloadable books and audiobooks from the library at Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street. Bring a smartphone or other electronic device from 2 to 3 p.m. and meet in the library’s Creative Space. For more information, call 623-9303600.

Thursday

Food Truck Friday

Drop by Sam’s Club, 18501 N. 83rd Avenue, from 5 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a selection of food from multiple food trucks. The event will include music and activities as well. Parking is free. For more information, call 623-825-9257.

Beginning Technique

Stop by As You Wish Pottery, 9410 W. Hanna Lane A-109, to learn how to create some urban dessert designs. Stop in form 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to make platter with help from an instructor. Come create a masterpiece. For more information, visit asyouwishpottery.com.

Sesame Street Live

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Stop by Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, for a one-of-a-kind performance by stand up comedian Geoff Keith. His show will begin at 8 p.m. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.

Enjoy a night of interactive performances starting at 6:30 p.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue. Sesame Street Live will include songs and sing-alongs along with appearances of favorite characters. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com.

Undecided Youth

The rock band Undecided Youth will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. The band will perform classic rock music for all ages. For more information, call 623-385-7502 or visit facebook.com/undecidedyouth.

Paws to Read with Zoey

Stop by Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, for a 15-minute session with the library’s Golden Retriever friend. Readers are invited to sign up to get a chance to read and hangout with Zoey. The program will take place in the Creative Space area of the library from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 623930-4439.

Check out downtown Glendale’s free holiday light display, N. 58th

58th Avenue. The movie will show from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room. This weeks movie is Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women. For more information, call 623-930-3446.

Storytime

A 30-minute program designed for -0 to 5-year-olds will be put on at Heros Regional Park Library, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue. The program is interactive and includes story reading, ﬁnger plays, and songs. The program will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 623-930-4439.

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Experiment and create art using an ultraviolet light-sensitive paper at the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue. Kids ages 7-11 are welcome to participate in the hands-on program from 4 to 5 p.m

Drop-in Fridays for Seniors

Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Fridays for Seniors every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, for coloring, board games, puzzles, music, crafts, culture and more. For more information, call 623-930-3600 or 623-930-3446.

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Get to know a GCC Gaucho Glendale Community College, home of the Gauchos, helps thousands of students achieve their academic dreams, here is one of their stories Meet Conner Conner Wilson is living his dream and he is quick to point out that he owes it to the outstanding music program and faculty at Glendale Community College. Conner came to GCC because he heard about the powerful music program and dedicated faculty; he was hooked after just a few classes with GCC instructor Chuck Hulihan. He marvels at how incredible the music program and the Guitar Ensemble is, “The faculty opened up a world of possibilities; they told me about the opportunities in music education and expanded my appreciation of the music a guitar is capable of.” “The GCC faculty is worth their weight in gold, they are so invested in their students” added Conner. Conner earned his associate degree at GCC a few years ago and enrolled in music education at Ottawa University. He stated, “I continued taking music classes at GCC because of the collaborative degree program between the two schools.” Conner just received his bachelors degree in December. Oh, and regarding that dream; Conner loves playing guitar and teaching, and next fall he will be a guitar instructor for grades three through eight.

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Catchments prove lifesavers across Arizona BY JONAH HRKAL

with them.” These trips often involve custom-built water tankers with beefier axles and tires, as well as higher ground clearance. “And they’re four-wheel drive, which most water trucks aren’t,” Solomon added. But land vehicles can’t go everywhere, which is why Game & Fish uses helicopters to airlift water to certain wildlife catchments. “In the summertime, we do a lot of helicopter work,” Solomon said. “Especially the (bighorn) sheep catchments way up on a mountain; there’s no road access.”

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In Peoria, a steady, high-pitched beep reverberates off rugged hillsides as a tanker truck backs up to a sheet of corrugated metal that’s enclosed by a small metal fence. The tanker carries nearly 1,700 gallons of Earth’s most precious resource: water. Just west of the Arizona Game & Fish Department’s headquarters along Carefree Highway, one of the state’s nearly 3,000 wildlife water catchments sits amid creosote, palo verde and saguaros. Catchments are man-made watering facilities sustaining animals during hot and dry periods. Wildlife use them year-round. Joseph Currie is responsible for making sure all the catchments across the state are well-maintained. Over his 22 seasons with Arizona Game & Fish, Currie has spent the past 13 working on, and now supervising, water for wildlife. “It’s actually been very important for stabilizing the population of wildlife in Arizona,” he said. “If we didn’t have the water out there, we’d witness really drastic fluctuations in the population.” Game & Fish monitors about 1,000 of its own catchments and maintains 1,000 for the Bureau of Land Management and another 1,000 for the U.S. Forest Service. Currie said the program in Arizona goes back at least since the 1940s, beginning as an effort to support game birds. “The first ones (catchments) were

A costly endeavor Nate Solomon is in charge of the small team that refills and maintains catchments, some of which can only be accessed by helicopter – an aircraft Solomon had never been in before he started working on catchments nearly five years ago. “It’s even more exciting because there’s not a lot of places to land on a mountain, you know, right? But yeah, you get used to it,” Solomon said. (Cronkite News photos by Jonah Hrkal)

called ‘gallinaceous guzzlers,’ and the gallinaceous is the family name for quail,” he said. “So they were quail waters, they were really targeting quail and small-game type of things.” However, the lure of water in the desert proved irresistible to animals much larger than quail. “The deer were coming in, javelina and bobcats, mountain lions, you name it,” Currie said. “So they quickly changed the design to help out all wildlife to be able to access the water and drink from them.” New technology and gradual innovation have led to a dramatic shift be-

tween how catchments operated 80 years ago and how they operate now. Game & Fish has delivered more than 1.5 million gallons of water since January 2018.

Getting water to remote places

Once the tanker truck is in position, the desert falls quiet except for the slam of the truck’s door. Nate Solomon pulls a hose from the back of the truck, places it in the middle of the corrugated sheet and opens a valve to start the flow. Solomon is the habitat enhancement field crew supervisor for Arizona Game & Fish, and his small crew is tasked with keeping these catchments full and repairing and maintaining them as needed. Solomon spends a good amount of his time driving a water truck, which takes him to some of the state’s most remote parts. The team works a schedule of eight days and six days off. “And we camp 99 percent of the time,” Solomon said. “We basically tent it. Cot it. Sleeping bag it for eight days. And when we’re really overloaded and they need extra help, I’ll go out A variety of wildlife have access to water by using a trough adjacent to the catchment that refills automatically. It’s wide enough for multiple animals to drink from at once.

From truck repairs to paying for emergency water drops, the costs continue to mount for Arizona Game & Fish. The department’s baseline budget of about $500,000 covers operations and management of the catchments, and care of the vehicle fleet. Game & Fish does not receive dollars from the state’s general fund. Sometimes the department turns to the public for help. Public funding is very important to those who manage the catchments. Without these contributions, Currie worries the program could slow down. “They would definitely get less done; the wildlife waters are too important to the public to ever stop,” he said. “But never say never.” Last year, the department started its Water for Wildlife donation campaign to address the rising costs associated with providing life-sustaining water. For Currie, the state’s vast number of catchments aren’t just meant for wildlife. They’re meant for people, too, places where they can observe wildlife in their natural habitat – watering holes for all. “It’s kind of fun to look for these. I’ve had people say they’ve been all over Arizona, and I’ve never actually seen one of these,” Currie said. “But then they finally saw us working on one and came up and went, ‘Wow, I didn’t even know these are out there. And it’s so cool to see.’”

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The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

King Crossword ACROSS 1 Big fish story? 5 Chart 8 Chow -12 Reverberate 13 Commotion 14 Loosen 15 Sense 16 Result of canonization 18 Liberty 20 Supermarket section 21 Fellow 22 Former M&Ms color 23 O. Henry’s specialty 26 Realm 30 Distant 31 Compete 32 Rage 33 Hollywood hope 36 140-character message 38 Conger, e.g. 39 Prohibit 40 Islamic decree

43 Ennui 47 Haphazardly 49 Church section 50 Active one 51 Gist 52 Family 53 Raced 54 Noshed 55 Maintained

19 Rotation duration 22 Dead heat 23 Conditions 24 Snitch 25 Man-mouse link 26 Basinger or Cattrall 27 Conk out 28 Raw rock 29 Bumped into 31 Encyc. component DOWN 34 Finder’s fee 1 Comic Foxworthy 35 Campus VIP 2 Computer brand 36 Pitch 3 Roller coaster outcry 37 Mechanic’s tool 4 Grave 39 Layered ice cream treat 5 Lawyer played by Burr 40 Crazes 6 First 21-Across 41 On 7 Luau dish 42 Genealogy display 8 Cutting the volume 43 Match in the ring 9 Tackles’ teammates 44 “Over hill, over -- ...” 10 “American --” 45 Ellipse 11 Alaskan city 46 Fix 17 Flatbread of India 48 “CSI” evidence

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Use 20-20 vision to look at 2020 When I think of New Year’s, I think about the concept of time and starting new. So, here are some insights and observations about time. Happy New Year! “Procrastinator’s - the leaders of tomorrow.” “Out of my mind - back in ﬁve minutes.” “Ever stop to think and forget to start again?” “When the clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds.” “The younger we are the more we want to change the world. The older we are the more we want to change the young.” “Sometimes, I look down at my watch three consecutive times and do not know what time it is.” “Troubled times can lead to troubled minds.” New Year’s is a time when we like to mentally start again, to ring out the old and bringing in the new. That’s what the big glass ball coming down in Times Square in New York City is all about. House and Garden magazine wrote an article about a custom the Italians have on New Year’s Eve illustrating the idea of throwing out the old year and what happened in that year and then bringing in the New Year.

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“As midnight on New Year’s approaches in Italy, the streets are clear. There is no traffic; there are no pedestrians; even the policemen take cover. Then, at the stroke of midnight, the windows of the houses fly open. To the sound of laughter, music, and fireworks, each member of the family pitches out old crockery, detested ornaments, hated furniture and a whole catalog of personal possessions which remind them of something in the past year they want to be wiped out of their minds.” Well, at least they have the concept. Whether it works or not maybe another subject, but those Italians might be onto something here. Educator Babatunde Olatunji says, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and what is today? Today is a gift. That’s why they call it, the present.” John R. Rice notes no matter what a man’s past may have been, his future

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is spotless. The nicest thing about the future is it always starts tomorrow. So, don’t wait for the perfect moment, take a moment and make it perfect. Or better said, though no one can go back and make a brand-new beginning, anyone can start from now and make a brandnew ending. Last year was not a good one for many people. Most people go into a new year believing and carrying the same stuff that made the old year underachieve. Let’s start new again. In order to start new, we need to think differently in order to see differently. We need 20-20 vision in both our thinking and seeing (assessing) to have a better 2020. Let us illustrate seeing differently with this story of three engineers. Three engineering students were discussing the possible designers of the human body. One said, “It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints.” Another said, “No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous system has many thousands of electrical connections.” The last one said, “No, actually it had to be a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline through a recreational area?” Now there is a different way of looking at anatomy and life. Let me conclude with six little stories with a different set of glasses to view the world through, giving us 20-20 vision in seeing the future more positively and accurately. These concepts, if applied, can lift a person to new heights, new realms, and new dimensions. These concepts are a different way of seeing. They can take a sad song and make it better.

Once all the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of their prayers, all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That’s faith. When you playfully throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them. That’s trust. Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still, we set the alarm to wake up. That’s hope. We plan big things for tomorrow, despite little knowledge of the future. That is conﬁdence. We see the world suffering, but still, we get married and have children. That’s love. On an old man’s shirt was written a sentence, “I am not 80 years old; I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.” That’s attitude. There you go, eyes with faith, trust, hope, conﬁdence, love and an uplifting attitude, can move us from unfocused or focused on a tough 2019, to 20-20 vision for 2020. Samuel Johnson once said, “The future is purchased by the present.” So, let’s learn from the past, live in the present, so we can excel in the future. Did you know God can give you a new start too? “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ they are a new creature; the old has passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Cor. 5:17). And, that’s the happiest New Year of all. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Mumps on the rise across Maricopa County BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF According to health officials, Maricopa County is experiencing a community-wide outbreak of mumps. This is a contagious disease that can lead to serious consequences. “This is the first community-wide mumps outbreak that Maricopa County has seen in decades and serves as a reminder of why it’s so important to get vaccinated for diseases that we can prevent,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for disease control at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through saliva (spit) or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. An infected person can spread mumps to others by kissing or by sharing food, drinks, eating utensils, cigarettes, lip gloss or any other items that come in contact with an infected person’s saliva. Symptoms of mumps can include: • Face swelling and tender salivary glands under the ears or jaw on one or both sides of the face (parotitis). • Low-grade fever. • Headache.

Though preventable, mumps is on the rise around Maricopa County. (Photo courtesy Mayo Clinic)

your cheek, testing your urine and blood. Ideally, testing should be done within the first three days of your symptoms. They will ask you to stay home from work, school or daycare and avoid other people for five days after the start of jaw pain or swelling to prevent the spread of the disease to others. Healthcare providers are encouraged to immediately report suspect mumps to Maricopa County Department of Public Health by calling 602-506-6767. Vaccination with the recommended two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself. Ways to avoid getting mumps and other infectious diseases include: • Avoid sharing food, drinks, utensils and other items that come in contact with your mouth or nose • Cover coughs and sneezes (use a tissue or upper sleeve/elbow) • Wash hands thoroughly and often • Encourage those around you to check if they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine For more information on mumps signs and symptoms or where you may find vaccines, visit wearepublichealth.org.

Complications from mumps include painful and swollen testicles for males, painful and swollen ovaries (abdominal/ belly pain) for females, and rarely, decreased fertility, meningitis (inflammation around the brain and spinal cord) and even deafness. A person with mumps is considered contagious one to two days before swelling or pain starts, which means a person

infected with mumps can spread it to others before they even know they have it. Dr. Sunenshine added, “Many healthcare providers have never seen a patient with mumps, so it is important for everyone to know there is an outbreak. It’s OK to ask your provider to test for mumps if you have symptoms.” If you think you have mumps: • Contact your healthcare provider by phone if you have one and let them know that you may have mumps. • If you do not have a health care provider, you may need to be seen at your local hospital emergency room or urgent care center. • Please call before going to a doctor’s office, urgent care, or emergency room to let them know you may have mumps so you can avoid exposing others in the waiting room. The healthcare provider may test you for mumps by swabbing the inside of

courses – dance, music, theatre, visual arts or media arts – or in career and technical education courses, which involve 21st-century application of the arts. That includes animation, digital communication, digital photography, fashion and interior design, film and TV production, and music and audio production. Recipients also must complete 80 hours of extracurricular activities in their chosen art track and complete a capstone project allowing the student to showcase the entirety of their arts knowledge and how those skills will translate to real-world skills. The seal will be designed by Arizona students in grades 9-12, with the winning design announced by the Arizona Commission on the Arts in March

Students in concert band class rehearse at Arizona School for the Arts.

• Muscle ache. • Tiredness. • Loss of appetite.

Arizona honors high school grads in the arts BY RIO PAYNTER Cronkite News

Arizona high school graduates who prove they have mastered the arts now can get special recognition on their diplomas. Gov. Doug Ducey last spring signed SB 1111, creating the State Seal of Arts Proficiency, to honor the importance of arts in molding well-rounded citizens. The Arizona Department of Education will award to qualified high school graduates beginning in May. To qualify, the education department requires graduates to complete the requirements of a “proficiency pathway,” which it describes as a “rigorous, standards-based and high-quality arts education course of study.” Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in all qualifying arts

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Volunteer to be a voice for young children

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF For those who are passionate about children’s issues and want to impact the early childhood programs available to young kids in our community, First Things First (FTF) is seeking volunteers. FTF is Arizona’s early childhood health and development agency and seeks about 150 volunteers for the opportunity to collaborate with other dedicated community members in local communities across Arizona. This year, FTF has made the application process simple with an easy online application. Volunteering on a regional council is a unique, high-level leadership opportunity to make a positive impact on children and families in our community. Regional council members help define priorities for the local services and supports for young children and their families. By collaborating with other dedicated community members, they

provide opportunities for young children to get a strong start in life. Research has shown a child’s early experiences lay the foundation for a lifetime of success in school and beyond. FTF partners with parents and communities to give children birth to age 5 the tools they need to arrive at kindergarten prepared to succeed. Regional councils made up of community volunteers inform decisions about how First Things First can help strengthen families, expand early learning opportunities and increase access to preventive health services in their area. FTF asks volunteers to commit to about 10 hours per month. First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early learning, family support and children preventive health services to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. For more information or to apply, visit firstthingsfirst.org/serve.

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– Youth Arts Month. “Arts education, in general, is extremely powerful,” said students practice Dustin Loehr, Dance at the Arizona School for director of arts the Arts, a public charter education at school near downtown the Department Phoenix. of Education. “It really contributes meaningfully to well-rounded education and teaching to the whole child.” Loehr worked with stakeholders across the state to help turn their ideas into the seal. Districts across the state will have the option to opt-in or out of the program. Arizona School for the Arts north of downtown Phoenix is opting in. Fifth through twelfth-grade students at ASA spend the final two hours each school day studying and practicing their chosen art. “I study theater and I really want to pursue acting in a college and a career,” said Noah Simmons, a sophomore. “And to have this seal shows

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January 2, 2020 NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers Building, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to discuss a proposed annexation to the City of Glendale. The area of the proposed annexation is within the area of the map shown below and generally described as: AN-212: A parcel of land being a portion of document number 20140181881, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 2 North, Range 2 West of the Gila & Salt River Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said section 12, being marked by a 3 inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, from which the west quarter corner thereof, being marked by a 3 inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, bears south 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds west, a distance of 2,649.63 feet; Thence south 88 degrees 47 minutes 5 seconds east, along the north line of said section 12, a distance of 1,218.49 feet; Thence departing said north line, south 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds west, a distance of 33.00 feet to a point on the southerly right of way line of Glendale Avenue and the point of beginning; Thence south 88 degrees 47 minutes 5 seconds east, along said south right of way line, a distance of 395.21 feet to a point on the ADOT right of way line as described in said document; Thence along said right of way the following 5 courses and distances: Thence south 77 degrees 32 minutes 0 seconds east, a distance of 406.43 feet; Thence south 85 degrees 5 minutes 36 seconds east, a distance of 200.75 feet; Thence south 15 degrees 20 minutes 12 seconds east, a distance of 148.26 feet; Thence south 0 degrees 15 minutes 52 seconds west, a distance of 632.44 feet; thence south 4 degrees 21 minutes 43 seconds east, a distance of 414.79 feet; Thence departing said right of way line, north 88 degrees 25 minutes 31 seconds west, a distance of 462.76 feet; Thence south 90 degrees 0 minutes 0 seconds west, a distance of 605.05 feet to a point on the west line of said parcel; Thence north 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds east, along said west line, a distance of 1,289.60 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 1,291,235 square feet or 29.643 acres, more or less. A parcel of land being a portion of document #2014-0181881, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the northwest quarter of section 12, township 2 north, range 2 west of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said section 12, being marked by a 3-inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, from which the west quarter corner thereof, being marked by a 3-inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, bears south 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds west, a distance of 2,649.63 feet; Thence south 88 degrees 47 minutes 5 seconds east, along the north line of said section 12, a distance of 1,218.49 feet; Thence departing said north line, south 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds west, along the west line of said document and the no1iherly prolongation thereof, a distance of 1,322.60 feet to the point of beginning; Thence north 90 degrees 0 minutes 0 seconds east, a distance of 605.05 feet; Thence south 88 degrees 25 minutes 31 seconds east, along said right of way line, a distance of 462.76 feet to a point on the ADOT right of way as described in said document; Thence south 4 degrees 21 minutes 43 seconds east, along said right of way line, a distance of 957.02 feet; Thence south 1 degree 11 minutes 21 seconds west, along said right of way line, a distance of 211.98 feet; Thence departing said right of way line, north 89 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds west, a distance of 1,143.15 feet to a point on the west line of said document; Thence north 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds east, along said west line, a distance of 1,174.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 1,306,784 square feet, or 30.000 acres, more or less A parcel of land being a portion of document #2014-0181881, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, located in the northwest quarter of Section 12, Township 2 North, Range 2 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said section 12, being marked by a 3-inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, from which the west quarter corner thereof, being marked by a 3-inch Maricopa County Department of Transportation brass cap in handhole, bears south 00 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds west, a distance of 2,649.63 feet; Thence south 88 degrees 47 minutes 5 seconds east, along the north line of said section 12, a distance of 1,218.49 feet; Thence departing said north line, south 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds west, along the west line of said document and the northerly prolongation thereof, a distance of 2,496.60 feet to the point of beginning; Thence south 89 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds east, a distance of 1,143.15 feet to a point on the ADOT right of way as described in said document; Thence along said right of way the following 3 courses and distances: Thence south 1 degree 11 minutes 21 seconds west, a distance of 351.99 feet; Thence south 4 degrees 23 minutes 12 seconds west, a distance of 600.35 feet; thence south 7 degrees 57 minutes 49 seconds west, a distance of 515.76 feet; Thence departing said right of way line, north 89 degrees 37 minutes 32 seconds west, a distance of 1,027.32 feet to a point on the west line of said document; Thence north 0 degrees 20 minutes 49 seconds east, along said west line, a distance of 1,459.53 feet to the point of beginning. 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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON CITY RIGHT OF WAY The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon City right-of-way at the approximate West Marlette Avenue alignment from 67th Avenue to 69th Avenue. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this right-of-way since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its January 14, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. – Publication: Glendale Star, Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 27115

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON A CITY ROADWAY EASEMENT The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon a City roadway easement adjacent to 67th Avenue at the approximate West Marlette Avenue alignment. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon this roadway easement since it is no longer needed for the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. Glendale City Council must authorize completion of the abandonment by ordinance. The City of Glendale Council will consider approval of this abandonment at its January 14, 2020 meeting, to be held at 5:30 p.m. at the City of Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Local tax and property valuation information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The legal description, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Publish: January 2, 9, 2020 The Glendale Star / 271xx

NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers Building, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to discuss a proposed annexation to the City of Glendale. The area of the proposed annexation is within the area of the map shown below and generally described as: AN-208: A portion of the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 1 West of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona. Except the east 33 feet for roadway; and Except all underground or subterranean waters beneath the lands of the Adaman Mutual Water Company Project, except that necessary for domestic use as distinguished from irrigation use by such owners of land in the project as may now have or in the future care to sink domestic wells for their individual uses, as conveyed to Adaman Mutual Water Company be deed recorded in Docket 1180, Page 517; and Except all ores and mineral and all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances beneath the surface of the above described premises, as reserved by Goodyear Farms, in deed recorded in Docket 3231, Page 351. The area described above encompasses approximately 76 acres and includes private property and the dedicated county roads located within the area. A complete description of the property to be annexed, along with a map of the area, can be obtained from the Planning Division, City of Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Staff contact: Lisa Collins, Planning Administrator (Municipal Planning Area).

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NOTICE AND AGENDA OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Glendale, Arizona (the “Authority”) will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in the Administration Building Board Room, University Administration Building, Midwestern University, 19555 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, 85308, to consider and take action as appropriate with regard to the following matters: 1. Approval of minutes of the November 20, 2019 meeting. 2. Adoption of a Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $63,000,000 of the Authority’s Revenue Refunding Bonds, Midwestern University, Series 2020. 3. Discussion and action as determined regarding adoption of a Resolution authorizing, approving and adopting Second Supplemental Trust Indentures relating to the two Bond Trust Indentures for the Authority’s Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University Series 2013A and B, and related matters. 4. Financial report and payment of invoices. 5. Future agenda matters and other business that may properly come before the meeting. Dated: December 23, 2019 Robert L. Holmes, President The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Glendale, Arizona Note: One or more members of the Board may elect to participate in the meeting by telephone. Published: Glendale Star, Jan. 2, 2020 / 27161

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: KP HEALTH, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 The name of the Statutory Agent is: KARLA PAPACO 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: KARLA PAPACO, 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 Published PUB Glendale Star, Dec. 26, 2019 Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 26849 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: MERCY CAPITAL L.L.C. II The address of the registered office is: 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 The name of the Statutory Agent is: TYLER PAPACO. 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: TYLER PAPACO, 914 W GLENDALE AVENUE #16, PHOENIX, AZ 85021 Published PUB Glendale Star, Dec. 26, 2019 Jan 2, 9, 2020 / 26850

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: GOLDEN MAY LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15446 W. Morning Glory St., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is reserved to the members. The names of each person who is a member are: Member Rachel Elizabeth Kaye May 15446 W. Morning Glory St., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338, Maricopa County, USA 10/25/2019 Member Emily Bowie Golden. Published The Glendale Star, Dec., 19, 26, 2019, Jan 2, 2020 / 26439.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Doris J Widmer, 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 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd #583, Mesa, AZ 85209. DATED this 16th day of December 2019. /s/ Douglas L Clark Douglas L Clark Published: Glendale Star, December 19, 26, 2019, Jan 2, 2019 / 26808

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord's lien: Mobile Home Make: IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES/IMPERIAL Body Style: 12 X 43 Model Year: 1969 VIN: S5674 Date and Time of Sale: 1/14/2020 10 am. Location of Sale: Space No. 416 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $1595.64 as of January 14, 2020 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 20-10 VENDOR SELF SERVICE BID NO. 42000025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA WILL RECEIVE BIDS FOR FURNISHING THE FOLLOWING: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA CIVIC CENTER THE BID DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S VENDOR SELF SERVICE HOME PAGE AT: HTTPS://GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/VBIDS /DEFAULT.ASPX BIDDER MUST BE REGISTERED AS A VENDOR TO ACCESS BID AND SUBMIT PROPOSAL. REGISTRATION CAN BE DONE THROUGH THE VENDOR REGISTRATION LINK LOCATED AT: HTTPS://WWW.GLENDALEAZ.MUNISSELFSERVICE.COM/VENDORS/DEFAULT.ASPX. EACH PROPOSAL SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. EACH PROPOSAL SHALL BE RECEIVED THROUGH THE VENDOR SELF SERVICE PORTAL ON OR BEFORE 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, FEBRUARY 10, 2020. THE CITY OF GLENDALE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. CITY OF GLENDALE BY: KEVIN R. PHELPS CITY MANAGER PUBLISH: THE GLENDALE STAR - PUBLISHING DATE JANUARY 2, 2020. Publication January 2 and January 9, 2020 / 2711

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXCHANGE CITY PROPERTY The City of Glendale intends to exchange City owned property consisting of approximately 3.25 acres (102-60-017C) for approximately 5.47 acres of Salt River Project owned property (portions of APN 102-60-009F, 102-60-0010F and 102-60-010N) for the Ball Park Boulevard roadway project located north of Camelback Road and west of 107th Avenue. The City of Glendale Council will subsequently approve any Exchange Agreement for this real property, which is to be scheduled and held at the City of Glendale Council, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Property information can be found at the Maricopa County Assessor’s website (www.maricopa.gov/ assessor/). Information specific to the Glendale area information can be found at websites such as www.glendaleaz.com, www.VisitGlendale.com, and www.glendaleazchamber.org/. The title report, aerial graphic and other information about the property is available for review at the City of Glendale, Engineering, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 315, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Glendale Star – Publication January 2 and January 9, / 27114

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