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Demand falling, dairies dump milk BY SARA EDWARDS

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As a dairy farmer, there’s nothing Paul Rovey loves more than seeing a kid drink a glass of milk. But lately, Rovey’s stomach goes sour as he watches his workers do what once was unthinkable and now is routine: dumping milk. Rovey Dairy in Glendale is not the only one. Fellow West Valley dairy farmers Bill Kerr in Goodyear and Jen Millican of Stotz Dairy in Buckeye are also pouring perfectly good milk down the drain. “We’re dumping milk right now that has no home,” Kerr said. “Those milk trucks that you see on the road? “We’re dumping 20 of those a day.” The past few weeks have been es-

pecially painful for the dairy farms as restaurants and schools are closing or scaling back to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Grocers limiting milk purchases by customers also created a problem of too much supply, causing farmers to dump milk. Rovey took over the family dairy farm in 1978. He said while dairy farms have seen a decrease in demand due to milk alternatives like almond and soy milk, the farms are being hit especially hard with the pandemic. Rovey said cows produce milk all day, every day. “We can’t stop milking the cows, and when we have the demand decrease drastically, then we have all this milk that has to get disposed of,” he said. SEE MILK PAGE 3

Cows don’t stop, so Rovey Farms in Glendale and other dairy farmers have been dumping milk, due to falling demand.

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Glendale has more than 80 COVID-19 cases BUSINESS ... 14 Unemployment skyrockets, but companies are hiring

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Data from the state’s new COVID-19 ZIP code map shows Peoria-Glendale zip code 85382 with 71 positive cases April 14 — the most in state, slightly ahead of 85714 in Tucson, which had 70 cases. Though some parts of 85382 may have Glendale mailing addresses, all of the ZIP code is in Peoria, said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers. “We understand Peoria’s ZIP code 85382 borders Glendale’s northwestern

boundaries and according to recent data, it shows a higher number of COVID-19 cases,” Weiers said. “We wish our neighbors to the west a speedy recovery and Glendale will keep doing what we are doing, following the CDC recommendations and governor’s orders.” Yet even if 85382 isn’t Glendale, it’s quite close. The Glendale shops at Arrowhead Towne Center are across Bell Road from their Peoria 85382 competitors. And Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale is just a few blocks away from

the 85382 neighborhood Glendale 85308, which includes Abrazo Arrowhead, had 28 positive COVID-19 cases as of April 14. Other ZIP codes in Glendale with COVID-19 cases include 85303, 12; 85301, 30; and 85302, 15. The total of those four gives Glendale 85 COVID-19 positive results, although those numbers can be misleading, as ZIP codes can be split between cities — like 85308, which includes part of Phoenix.

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The Arizona Department of Health Services released the map April 12, then made daily updates. “If a patient’s address of residence is unknown cases were mapped to the address of the provider followed by the address of the reporting facility,” the ZIP code COVID-19 map notes. That note made Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat question the numbers that made one of her ZIP codes a COVID-19 hotspot. “Unfortunately, this data appears imperfect, as noted by the AZDHS website,” Carlat said. “Due to this discrepancy, I’ve pressed the governor’s office to pro-

vide more accurate data. “Regardless of the data, we care very deeply about the health and safety of our residents in every ZIP code and we will continue to act based on the recommendations of top public health officials,” Carlat noted. The same goes for Weiers. “We encourage everyone to stay home unless absolutely necessary to ensure communities stay healthy,” Weiers said. “That’s all we can do, just hope people pay attention. We just need people to think,” he added. “If we get people to do that for the next couple weeks, I think we can get over this,” Weiers concluded.

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The cooperative United Dairymen of Arizona created the Milk Crisis Plan that would provide assistance to dairy farmers nationwide. This plan would allow dairy products to be purchased for food banks and have a forgivable loan program to help the farmers. In a letter from the United Dairymen of Arizona to the USDA urging them to support the plan, Craig Caballero said this is the biggest dairy market crash the industry has seen in 60 years, and without this support, many third- and fourth-generation farms will not make it through the next 90 days. “To date, our farm families have poured over 9 million pounds of excess raw milk and over 1 million pounds of cream down the drain,” Caballero said in his letter. “USDA plays the most significant role in our industry’s efforts to offset the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, diminishing markets, and the greatest losses we have ever seen in UDA’s history.” Feeding America has partnered with dairy farms to bring milk to food banks across the country through the Great American Milk Drive to also provide some help for the dairy farmers. Kerr said milk is the most requested item by food banks for families, but it’s the hardest to donate and keep because it’s a perishable item. The Great American Milk Drive, through the partnership with dairy farmers, has provided more than 31 million milk servings to those in need since 2014. Rovey urged people to use the links giveagallon.com or milklife.com/give to purchase milk and give it to the needy through the food banks.

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“Even when this clears up, people can still continue to give to the Great American Milk Drive and help the dairy farmers,” he said. “This isn’t something they need to do only in these stressful times. “If anyone wants to help the dairy farmers, buy more milk, eat more cheese and donate to the Great American Milk Drive,” Rovey said. “You’re helping the dairy farmer, you’re helping yourself and you’re helping the needy.” Millican said prior to the pandemic, the dairy farm had no issue with finding a place for all the milk produced.

For the milk that didn’t go to the restaurants or grocery stores, it was dried into powder and shipped out of Arizona to other countries like Mexico. But after the borders became closed off, Millican had no other choice but to start dumping excess milk. “It’s awful. I hate seeing dumped milk,” Millican said. But there is hope. “More grocers are lifting milk limitations, as requested by Gov. Ducey,” said Roxanne Helman, a spokeswoman for United Dairymen of Arizona. She said dumping could stop soon. Rovey noted dairy farmers simply can’t just stop milking a cow because it can bring the cow harm. “It puts a ton of pressure on the cow’s udder, and if she has any end of mastitis in her, the utter can be ﬂared up,” Rovey said. “It’s very painful for the cow and very uncomfortable for her. “We cannot just turn the cows on and off.”

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Places of worship use social media to unite BY PAULINA MACHADO, RAMONA BARAJAS-VILLAR AND CHRISTOPHER DORCH

“Not being able to embrace the family physically, look through photographs or tell stories together has been a challenge,” she said. Although she connected with family over the phone, she said she wishes she could have gathered with them in person.

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Easter was celebrated and Passover continues around Glendale—but online, rather than in person. “In a sense, it will be more like the very first Easter than any other Easter since has been,” Pastor Dean Kuest of Central Christian Church Glendale said a few days before the holy day. During the first Easter, Kuest noted, the disciples were in their homes to not be discovered as Christ rose up from the dead. Central Christian’s Easter service was held online this year. Similarly, churches around Glendale that would normally be packed for Easter were nearly empty, with core staff gathered to put services online. “We feel like we’ve had a really strong attendance as we are connecting with people online,” Kuest said.

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At the Chabad of the West Valley synagogue in Glendale, Rabbi Sholom Lew said in-person services were stopped before Gov. Doug Ducey set social distancing rules for businesses with large gatherings. Instead of gathering together, Chabad of the West Valley has prepared kits for its members to pick up so everyone can have one for Passover, which started April 8 and ends the evening of Thursday, April 16. This week of Passover for the church will be much different, as Jewish law, according to Lew, states that they cannot use technology unless it’s an emergency. “People still crave the human touch and the human interaction … but we have this technology that allows us to see and to be seen and allows people to feel they are interconnected and not alone,” Lew said. Chabad of the West Valley’s website, ichabad.org, has links on “Everything you need to celebrate Passover during coronavirus.” At the Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley in Sun City, Andre Ivory, the program and education director, said that the transition for online worship has gone smoothly but still faces challenges. The Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley has many seniors in its congregation, many of whom aren’t familiar with services like Zoom. This poses a challenge for the staff at the synagogue. “We’re asking them to do something completely different from what they’re used to. We’ve had to slow down a little bit and make sure we’re teaching the technology,” Ivory said. According to Ivory, almost all of the programming at the church has moved to Zoom or YouTube. Links are available at tbsaz.org.

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Abrazo nurses ﬂy into COVID-19 storm BY TOM SCANLON

Avondale’s Caryn Huffman and other nurses from Abrazo Central Hospital flew to Detroit to help the coronavirus-stricken city.

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With COVID-19 cases rising in Maricopa County, but at a moderate rate, five nurses from Abrazo Central Hospital volunteered to ﬂy into the teeth of the coronavirus storm. Avondale’s Caryn Huffman, Pat Keilman of Glendale and three other Abrazo nurses ﬂew to Detroit April 7. “They will temporarily fill needs at Detroit Medical Center hospitals, owned by Abrazo Central’s parent company, Tenet Healthcare,” said Keith Jones, an Abrazo spokesman. Michigan is a “hotspot,” with COVID-19 deaths in the state rising from 479 to 1,282 in a week—with 79% of the total cases and 85% of the deaths in Detroit, according to the Detroit News. Huffman, Keilman and the other Abrazo nurses will help care for the hundreds hospitalized with the virus. “The employees and the communi-

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Every Wednesday, the food bank at Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is open with new items. (Photo courtesy Glencroft Center for Modern Aging)

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is thanking its employees for their hard work by opening a food bank in the auditorium. Employees filled grocery bags with items such as toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, cereal, sugar, ﬂour, vegetables, fruits, chips, breakfast bars, eggs and potatoes. “We’re proud of how our team has stepped up during this challenging time to make sure we continue to fulfill our responsibility to our over 900 senior living residents,” said Tommy Medina, chief people officer. “Our team members continue to provide the highest level of care Glencroft has been known for over the past 50 years. We are making sure that we continue that charge by taking care of

our employees. Every Wednesday, the food bank is open with new items.” The Friendship Foundation Employee Benevolent Fund was created many years ago to assist employees in need. It provides financial assistance to employees who have experienced a financial crisis due to circumstances beyond their control. It is funded 100% from employee donations that they elect to give through payroll. Each fund has been instrumental in helping individuals with such needs as unexpected medical costs, car expenses, rent shortages and emergency situations that were not planned on such as COVID-19. “We are navigating this situation with compassion and focusing on and encouraging employee well-being,” Medina said.

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A 2-year-old Glendale girl died from drowning April 8. Glendale paramedics responded to a call of an unconscious girl pulled from a pool on West Bryce Lane near Northern and 51st avenues. “The father was performing CPR” on the child, according to police. “Paramedics treated the child and transported her to a local hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.” According to police, the victim, her

mother and her 5-year-old brother were at home in the backyard. The father, who was also home at the time, was in the backyard working on renovations. “At one point, the mother went inside, leaving the children outside with their father. The father went to look for his children and realized his daughter was in the pool,” police said. “There was no pool fence in the backyard and no child safety lock on the doors. The investigation is ongoing.”

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Challenger for mayor criticizes meeting policies BY TOM SCANLON

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Glendale continues to hold limited meetings — with the public invited to watch and participate online, but not permitted to attend in person. Michelle Robertson, a candidate for mayor, criticized the city’s policies. “The city council should do the right thing and postpone all meetings regarding ‘nonessential’ items until such time as the state and federal guidelines allow more than 10 people to attend, including the public,” Robertson said in a Facebook post. “Important city issues such as the westside housing development and Glen Lakes sales agreement should be postponed until proper public input can be obtained.” According to the city’s website, “The Glendale City Council meetings will be closed to the public during city council workshops and city council voting meetings until further notice. “This action follows guidelines from

the federal government stating that no more than 10 people should be gathered in a room at the same time.” A council meeting was scheduled for April 14. Public comments were accepted via email or voicemail. Videos of meetings are at glendaleaz. com. At the March 24 Glendale City Council meeting, several expressed their displeasure with the policy. One email from the public claimed the city was violating Arizona’s laws. Peoria, Goodyear and other cities have also temporarily stopped public attendance at meetings. In an informal legal opinion issued March 14, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said the state’s Open Meeting Law allows public bodies to hold remote meetings. “All of our public meetings are being held consistent with the state’s open meeting law and in accordance with the Attorney General’s recent guidance,” Mat Droge, Glendale spokesman, said.

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“While the public is temporarily restricted from attending the meetings in person, due to COVID-19 CDC guidelines, we have provided multiple opportunities for the public to participate in the meetings.” Glendale is in the process of multiple annexations of former county land over the last three months. The agenda for the April 14 council meeting includes public hearings on four more annexations: Bethany Homes, a planned industrial center on 76 acres at Sarival and Maryland avenues near the Loop 303; 2 acres at 83rd and Northern avenues, owned by Church of Christ Valley, which plans to build a church there; 10 acres on Northern and 107th avenues, where a developer plans “a convenience store with gasoline sales, a fast-food restaurant with a drive through and 120 multi-family rental dwelling units,” according to the agenda; and 3 acres at 9433 W. Northern Avenue (east of Loop 101), where the developer plans a commercial plaza.

Glendale’s posted policy also notes, “Boards and commission meetings will be cancelled unless required by law.” The city canceled all board and commission meetings in April, except for the Planning Commission, which met April 2. The Glendale Star asked why the Planning Commission was continuing to meet (also without in-person participation by the public). Droge cited city code, which states “The Planning Commission shall meet at least once a month.” The City Code has similar wording for other boards and commissions that have had cancelations, however. “One key aspect that the city of Glendale must take into consideration when vacating a public meeting is its impact on community partners,” Droge said. “It’s the desire of the city to make adjustments on a case-by-case basis to meet the needs of the community, follow the law and practice the CDC guidelines to help stop the spread.”

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that may conflict. That is precisely the Police and sheriff’s deputies are lesituation that currently gally entitled to enforce emergency exists in at least one proclamations and orders issued by Arizona city, with the state and local officials, according to business closure orAttorney General Mark Brnovich. der issued by Flagstaff In a formal opinion March 31, BrMayor Coral Evans novich said it’s not just the governor being more comprewho can declare an emergency and hensive than the decissue restrictions. He said city mayors laration by Gov. Doug and the chairs of boards of supervisors Ducey. In fact, the govhave many of the same powers as the ernor’s order specifigovernor to declare an emergency. cally precludes cities And those powers, detailed in Arifrom going beyond his zona law, can range from curfews and list. closing streets to ordering any busiRyan Anderson, an ness to close. aide to Brnovich, said But Brnovich also had a word of Sen. Paul Boyer asked the attorney general’s office for guidance on that issue was not adcaution for those called upon to en- enforcement of COVID-19 declarations. (Glendale Star file photo) dressed because the reforce those orders. In issuing the opinion, though, Br- quest by Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Phoenix, “In exercising such authority, law novich does not say what happens did not raise it. Boyer is a Glendale enforcement officials must continue to when there is a conflict between what resident who represents District 20. be mindful of constitutional rights and local officials decide is appropriate reAnd Anderson said that still leaves should execute their duties in a man- sponse to an emergency and any ex- the issue as an open legal question. ner that promotes justice,’’ he wrote. ecutive orders issued by the governor “We weren’t consulted on the (governor’s) executive order,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. “I think it’s a very good question to ask whether his exNOW OFFERING TELEMEDICINE ecutive order is a floor or is a ceiling.’’ For the moment, Anderson said, any answer has to come from Ducey. “Go speak with the governor,’’ he said. “It’s his executive order. He defined it.’’ And Anderson said if Brnovich is asked to opine on that, he will. But gubernatorial press aide Patrick Ptak noted that Brnovich said local declarations “shall not be inconsistent with orders, rules and regulations promulgated by the governor.’’ “The law is clear,’’ he said. “The state’s guidance supersedes other diAll Patients Insurance Prompt Welcome Accepted Appointments rectives.’’ Ducey has insisted all along that he BOOK AN APPOINTMENT believes his order trumps any local orders. And his executive order specifically considers hair salons, nail salons and barbers to be “essential services’’ WWW. E P IP HA N Y DE R M AT O LO G Y. C O M which cities cannot order shuttered.

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Yet Evans has not backed away from her own proclamation which has ordered those businesses closed. And the governor has yet to take any legal action against either Evans or Flagstaff to have her proclamation declared void. Boyer said he asked for the legal opinion not to help cities but because he has gotten questions from business owners following the governor’s “stay at home’’ order. That order directs Arizona residents to “limit their time away from their place of residence or property’’ to participate in “essential activities’’ or to work or use the services of “essential businesses.’’ The senator said the people who approached him wanted to know what would happen if they continued to do certain kinds of work and whether they could be cited by local law enforcement. Brnovich’s answer is clearly “yes.’’ He pointed out that state law says any person who “knowingly fails or refuses to obey any lawful order or regulation’’ issued under emergency powers given to local officials is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. That carries a penalty of up to six months in the county jail and a $2,500 fine. But Brnovich cautioned that police and deputies must take into consideration “the constitutional and statutory liberties that Arizonans enjoy,’’ even in declared emergencies. For example, he noted, Arizona law allows state and local health officials to issue quarantine or isolation orders. But Brnovich pointed out that the law requires these to be implemented “by the least restrictive means necessary to protect public health’’ and that someone’s home may be an acceptable place of quarantine. “Established court precedents in various contexts demonstrate the careful balance that must be struck in protecting public health while respecting individual rights,’’ Brnovich wrote.

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GCC Nursing donates PPE to HonorHealth BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The Glendale Community College Nursing Department recently donated a supply of personal protective equipment to the HonorHealth Deer Valley pediatric emergency room. Belinda Gardner, a GCC nursing instructor, said there are seven boxes of face masks (50 per box), 10 cases of gloves, six cases of isolation gowns (50 gowns per case), three cases of alcohol wipes, four boxes of shoe

covers and six cases of thermometer probes (100 per case). “We inventoried our supply room to determine what was available for donation to one of our health care partners in this time of need,” Gardner said. “After consulting with department and college leadership we selected Mendy’s Place, the pediatrics emergency room at HonorHealth. “The RN in charge was teary-eyed when we delivered the supplies.”

Experts pull no punches at COVID-19 tele-town hall BY JACQUELINE ROBLEDO

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Dr. Len Kirschner, former president of AARP Arizona and retired head of Arizona’s Medicaid program, hosted a COVID-19 electronic town hall April 9 for AARP members and others. His summary of the coronavirus: “This one is nasty.” In a typical case, he said, a carrier of the disease, whether showing any symptoms or not, can infect two or three other people. This makes social distancing—and only leaving their homes when essential—necessary to halt its spread. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., was on the live line and added a warning. “We know this hasn’t been easy, and it’s not going to get easier in the next couple weeks,” Sinema said. According to AARP communications director Alex Juarez, over 10,000 people attended the town hall. During the hour-long event, 10 seniors asked questions. Will Humble, the executive director of Arizona Public Health Association, noted that one of the shortcomings of the entire pandemic is sufficient testing capacity. However, he expressed hope that tests are going to become more available and less restrictive on who

can receive testing. In March, Congress approved funding for more testing, but the continued shortage of tests means, according to Humble, that anyone wanting a test should first contact their regular doctor. Symptoms of the virus include a dry cough, fever of 100 degrees or above and a general run-down feeling. As for “miracle cures,” the advice from the participants was to be wary of anything not prescribed by your doctor or a hospital. “I suggest that Arizonans listen to our doctors, our government scientists and our specialists,” Sinema said. “We should only accept information that is verified and accurate.” According to Sinema, limiting information consumed to trusted official sources is the best way to stay safe, healthy and calm. She said she trusts the administration’s health experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for accurate information. “There are currently no cures or vaccines for coronavirus and no one should be taking any medication that you haven’t discussed with your doctor,” Sinema said. “When there are approved treatments and vaccines, you will hear it from legitimate sources.”

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able to you on your secure, personal AZ MVD Now account. You can access this directly at azmvdnow.gov or through ServiceArizona.com. Every current MVD customer already has an AZ MVD Now account waiting to be activated. Right now, it’s limited to a few services such as basic title transfers, the Permit Test @ Home, getting a prepaid voucher and a few other things. Setting up an account is easy and free. With the new system, AZ MVD Now will increase the number of services offered to more than 30, including registration renewal, refund requests, vehicle title status and some transfers, vehicle payment summary, appointment scheduling, buying a prepaid voucher and a lot more. You can learn more about these changes at azdot.gov/mvd. Eric Jorgensen is director of the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division.

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Companies look to hire thousands across the West Valley BY ERIN BRASSEY

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West Valley grocery stores, drug stores and warehouses are filled with employees working to restock items and keep buildings clean. While several large companies are offering bonuses and eager to hire in large numbers, a record number of Arizonans are out of work. Arizona’s Department of Economic Security reported over 100,000 initial unemployment claims being filed last week. According to the department, there are normally around 3,000 claims per week. Many who are still working are finding their jobs changing. Adrian Delgado, an Amazon field ambassador in Phoenix, has not lost his job but is doing a different one right now. He said all the field ambassadors are unable to hold events for the community, so they are helping in warehouses struggling to keep up with intense consumer demand. And Amazon is continuing to hire. “Every day there is a new batch of associates being trained,” Delgado said. He welcomes the help, as he has been working 12-hour days since midMarch as well as going to school at Ar-

While tens of thousands of Arizonans ﬁled for unemployment last week, companies like Walmart are looking to hire huge numbers to keep up with extraordinary customer demand. (Photo courtesy Walmart)

izona State University full time. According to Amazon Jobs, the Goodyear fulfillment center is currently hiring. Job descriptions and applications can be found online at amazon. jobs/en. Other companies looking for mass hiring include Walmart, CVS Health and QuikTrip, all of which have locations in the West Valley that are likely looking for help. According to a press release, Walmart is hiring over 3,700 associates across Arizona through the end of May. The Walmart Distribution Center in Buckeye, in particular, is currently seeking help. Walmart has boosted its entry-level pay at warehouses and distribution

centers to $15-$19 per hour. And Walmart has started expedited hiring. This means a person can apply online, get hired and be working within 24 hours. CVS Health has plans to immediately fill 50,000 positions across the country, as part of “the most ambitious hiring drive in the company’s history,” according to a press release. The company has also implemented new cleaning protocols to protect people from the virus. “The health and well-being of our colleagues has always come first,” said Larry Merlo, president and CEO of CVS Health. “We’ve been working around the clock to increase availability of sup-

plies and update protocols to ensure our stores are safe for colleagues and customers alike.” According to a press release, QuikTrip plans to hire over 20,000 employees across the country. It is currently looking for Arizonans to work in “the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.” “We look forward to putting hardworking, dependable and service-oriented people in the Phoenix area to work,” said Jason Hasty, QuikTrip Phoenix Division personnel manager. Other companies in the West Valley looking for workers are AJ’s Fine Foods, Albertsons and Walgreens. Companies have implemented incentives including increased hourly wages for overtime and bonuses in order to fill the positions and provide financial assistance to current employees. CVS Health is offering bonuses ranging from $150 to $500 for employees who are required to be in the facilities around patients and customers, a press release reported. According to a press release, Walmart has increased its hourly wages for e-commerce fulfillment centers by $2 per hour through Memorial Day. And current Walmart workers can receive a $250 bonus for referring a new hire, with the new employee also receiving a $250 bonus.

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‘Essential businesses’ like Delivery companies help feed stay-in crowd pawn shops remain open BY RYLEEANN BUSS

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Enjoying a night in and having dinner delivered is the new normal as more Glendale residents are finding ways to support and enjoy their local restaurants — while following social distancing. Following Gov. Doug Ducey’s emergency declarations, restaurants are closed for the dine-in experience but encouraged to provide carry-out, takeout, curbside pickup and, in many cases, delivery. A variety of delivery services are available to help make the transition from dine-out to stay-in a little smoother. Some of the biggest are Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates. Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates deliveries can be ordered through their apps or online websites. Some are helping the community in other ways. “We’ve committed to providing free meals on Uber Eats to first responders and health care workers around the world. To date, we’ve provided over $700,000 worth of free meals on Uber Eats to frontline health care workers and first responders across the state of Arizona,” Sarah Abboud, an Uber spokeswoman, said. To ensure Uber Eats customers and drivers are able to limit person-to-person contact, there is an option to choose how customers prefer orders to be delivered, including selecting “leave at door” during checkout, according to its website. Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub and Postmates have all temporarily waived many of their delivery fees to help customers and local businesses alike. “Because we know our small businesses have an urgent need, we waived delivery fees on all Uber Eats orders to independent restaurants to help demand and keep orders coming in to local favorites,” Abboud said. “In recent pilots, restaurants have seen lifts in delivery orders to more than 45% from free delivery promos.”

Glendale Pawn and Jewelry remains open, as one of the “essential business” categories. (Glendale Star file photo)

This has helped to increase deliveries as more residents begin adjusting to living and working from home. Grubhub founder and CEO Matt Maloney said waiving delivery fees was not a difficult decision for the company in a statement released March 13. “Independent restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities and feed our communities. They have been amazing long-term partners for us and we wanted to help them in their time of need. Our business is their business—so this was an easy decision for us to make,” Maloney said. Grubhub is taking extra precautions for drivers in addition to adding a contact-free delivery option. Some of the restaurants offering delivery in Glendale: • Oscars Pier 38 delivers through Uber Eats and Grubhub. Check out the restaurant’s Instagram and mention the post to get 20% off a to-go order. • Chompies is offering $5 off of a first-time delivery order. • Beaver Bar and Grill delivers through Grubhub. Some of the restaurants offering delivery in Litchfield Park: • Oreganos delivers through DoorDash. Check its website for weekly updates on new deals. • Purple Elephant Cakes delivers through Uber Eats and Postmates. • Lucky Buddha delivers through Grubhub.

BY KAITLYN MATTHEWS

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On March 31, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order prohibiting the closures of essential services during the stay-at-home order. Among the essential services, grocery stores, pharmacies and the foodservice industry are being inundated with crowds of people. However, essential services such as pawn shops, laundry services and infrastructure operations like plumbing and electrical are experiencing setbacks. Lara Goldfarb, the owner of Glendale Pawn and Jewelry, said the impact of COVID-19 has been minimal so far, but she expects it to change drastically. At the start of the pandemic, Goldfarb said she experienced a rush of customers looking to purchase firearms and ammunition. But when the stay-at-home order was put in place, she saw fewer people coming into the shop.

“We are just starting to see a flow of people who need to borrow funds because of job loss,” Goldfarb said. “And that’s the reason why we are staying open normal business hours to help people out.” As the pandemic progresses around Arizona and the nation, Goldfarb is finding ways to enforce social distancing in the store and other safety precautions. “Our goal is to try and keep everyone healthy and stay open throughout the closure so that we can be essential to the community and helpful,” Goldfarb said. Over at Valley Dry Cleaners in Peoria, owner Sam Moon said, “The customers are coming in at maybe 30%.” As of now, Moon said he will remain open because of the influx of clothes customers dropped off before the stayat-home order. But, as things progress, the hours may change for the business. “After April the place may close down, but we will see,” Moon said.

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Flattening the curve: A success story BY DR. NICK HUNTER

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Springtime is here and the weather is ﬁnally cooperating for all your outdoor activities. Everyone should be outside in the sunshine. Instead we are staying inside our homes and practicing social distancing. Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 has many of us stressed out and unsure how to cope with the recommendations to help ﬂatten the curve. It’s important we take this time to remember we are not “stuck at home,” but playing our part to protect ourselves, our loved ones and complete strangers. It is a stressful time as we can feel cut off from family, friends and the outside world. As we all do our part to slow the spread of the virus, it becomes easy to think that means we have to become hermits and stay in our homes 24/7. Increased stress can look like “increased fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, changes in sleep or eating patterns,

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difﬁculty sleeping or concentrating, and worsening of chronic health problems.” (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) We are going to talk about some things you can do to help cope with the stress and how you don’t have to avoid that beautiful sunshine all

Take breaks from news and social media

While learning accurate information about COVID-19 and individual risk can make the outbreak seem less stressful, it is very important to take breaks from the news and social media to reduce overall stress levels. I’m as guilty of this as any of you in reading articles or stories shared on Facebook or reading my local news stories, but I try to check more credible sources such as the CDC or World Health Organization websites a few times a week for updates and avoid reading every article I see on social media. Hearing, reading

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Take care of your mind and body

As tensions can start to rise from being in closer quarters than normal with your loved ones, it is important to remember to take care of your mind and body. Taking even two minutes a day to focus on your breath, how the inhales and exhales feel as the breath moves in and out of your body, and what your mind tends to wander to as you try to focus can make you feel more calm and more in control of what you allow your mind to focus on. This may be the perfect time to take up yoga or a meditation practice to help quiet your mind and improve your mind-body connection. It is also important to eat healthy meals — even though those “junk food quarantine snacks” can look appealing. I know many people stocked up on dry or canned goods just in case, but while you still have the opportunity, continue to try to eat less processed foods and get those delicious fruits and vegetables. Sugar and alcohol have been shown to lower our immune systems, so try to avoid those during this stressful time to help your body ﬁght off infections. Also, make sure to get plenty of sleep. Being home more can mean a slight change in your routine, but try to get at least seven to eight hours and stick to your normal schedule.

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crowded areas, but you are still able to go outside and get some vitamin D. Going outside for a walk, bike ride or any other activity you enjoy can help lower stress levels through cardiovascular exercise and help you from feeling cooped up all day. This may be the time you ﬁnally get in the habit of exercising on a regular basis. If you have some other health issues that are keeping you from being active, try sitting outdoors to read a book or listen to some music.

Connect with family and friends

Technology has really helped us out with this one. During a time where it is easy to feel alone and isolated, our computers and phones can keep us connected to those we care about. You can use many different platforms to video chat, like Skype, Zoom or FaceTime, in order to see your loved ones. You also can call, text or write a letter to let someone know you are thinking about them. If you are feeling particularly anxious or isolated during this time, reach out not only to a loved one but a health care provider, as this is an extremely stressful situation for many. It is important during this time to try to ﬁnd some balance between your new routine and your old routine. Give yourself some time each day to relax and take care of yourself as well as those around you. We are all in this together and need to stay connected as we continue to stay apart. Nick Hunter is a doctor of physical therapy and owner of Preferred Physical Therapy. For more information, call or text 623-4666448, email nickh@preferredptaz.com or visit preferredptaz.com.

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Golf association oﬀering $8,000 in scholarships

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

The Mexican American Golf Association, Phoenix Chapter, is offering eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students. “We have been awarding scholarships for several years,” said David Juarez, a Goodyear resident and the association’s scholarship chairman. Students can apply through magaphx. com before April 30. The Mexican American Golf Association was founded in the early 1960s in California before it branched out to Ari-

zona, New Mexico and Texas. “It’s a social organization,” Juarez said. “The one thing we have in common is we play golf. We represent every ethnic group you can think of. We have about 110 members in the Valley and another 50 in Tucson. There are several hundred in Texas and California.” Each club is run differently. The Mexican American Golf Association received its nonproﬁt status and helps food banks and people in need, along with offering scholarships. “In the last few years, we’ve pushed our scholarship initiative,” Juarez said.

“We’ve been much more active in the community directly. In the last five years, we’ve made the fund healthy again. The first couple years, we were able to give $10,000, but we’re back down to $8,000 this year. It’s available to any worthy student candidate.” Juarez encouraged parents or grandparents to guide their grandchildren or children to the website to apply. “We assume all the kids need some financial assistance,” Juarez said. “It’s not just about grades and community service.” The scholarships are available to in-

coming college freshmen who have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The students, who must be Arizona residents, must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or four-year university. For students in college, the requirements are 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; fulltime enrollment in an accredited college or four-year university; and a resident of Arizona. Applications will be rated on academic achievement, essay, community service and extracurricular activities. Mexican American Golf Association magaphx.com

With more kids at home, First Things First provides resources BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency, is committed to providing parents and caregivers with information and resources to support families with young children as communities continue to be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). As families spend more time at home, FTF suggests some resources that remind parents that everyday moments matter most when it comes to young children’s development. These include: • Helping your child learn through play: firstthingsfirst.org/resources/ learnthroughplay. • Boosting learning through active, outdoor play: firstthingsfirst.org/ first-things/active-outdoor-playboosts-learning. • Building a love of math and science early: firstthingsfirst.org/first-things/

build-love-of-math-science-early. • Developing language and literacy skills: firstthingsfirst.org/resources/ language-and-literacy. A top tip when talking with young children about any difficult situation is keep it simple and age appropriate. For example, “We’re taking a break

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from playing with others so we can all stay healthy.” The Birth to Five Helpline is a program of Southwest Human Development and is partially funded by First Things First. It is a free service available to all Arizona families and caregivers of young children. The helpline’s early childhood experts are available by phone, text or email to answer any parenting questions, from basic health and nutrition to how to handle challenging behaviors and more. Helpline specialists can also help you think about how to talk with children in an appropriate way about what is going on in our world and all you are doing to keep them and their families safe. Birth to Five Helpline specialists are available by phone/text at 877-705-

KIDS (5437) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. For age-appropriate responses to common questions and activities for young children while social distancing, visit zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus. The early-learning experts at Sesame Street provide content, resources and ideas to offer comfort and spark playful learning moments at sesamestreet. org/caring. First Things First is a voter-created, statewide agency that funds early learning, family support and children’s preventive health services for children birth to age 5. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by local councils staffed by community volunteers. To learn more, visit FirstThingsFirst. org.

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Here’s your sign: Living realistic but optimistic One of the greatest joys in my life is traveling to over 100 countries in my ministry. Each country and each continent are unique in their way. People ask me, “What is your favorite country?” My answer to them is, “It depends on what you mean. If you want beauty, go to New Zealand. If you want food, go to Argentina or northern Italy. If you want history and architecture, go to Europe. If you want amazing people, go to Singapore or Malaysia.” In my mind, every country and continent has something which is uniquely theirs, and I recognize and admire that distinctiveness. That’s God’s diversity in action. It’s a celebration of differences, not just tolerating differences.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS TRUST AND ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN FULLMER NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Trust or Estate of PATRICIA ANN FULLMER as follows: 1. Patricia Ann Fullmer died on March 4, 2020. 2. Steven Mark Fullmer is the Trustee of the Fullmer Living Trust, dtd November 4, 2010. 3. Claims against Patricia Ann Fullmer’s Estate or Trust must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. 4. Claims may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Steven Mark Fullmer c/o Lisa Keylon, Esq. at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite P-112, Phoenix, AZ 85028. DATED this 26 day of March, 2020. /s/ L. Keylon Lisa Kurtz Keylon, Esq., Attorney for the TrusteePublished: Glendale Star, Apr 2, 9, 16, 2020 / 29828

NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING ON PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP CASE NO.: JS 519519 IN THE MATTER OF: Kalvyn Joseph-Albert Hall (02/08/2007) A MINOR CHILD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PETITIONER Shelby J. Cartwright has filed a Petition for Termination of parentChild Relationship with the Juvenile Court in Maricopa County regarding the above-named child or child(ren). AN INITIAL HEARING HAS BEEN SET TO CONSIDER THE PETITION: DATE March 27, 2020. TIME: 9:00AM. JUDGE Commissioner Gialketisis At the Maricopa County Juvenile Court located at: Southeast Facility; 1810 S. Lewis Street; Mesa, AZ 85210. NOTICE: You have a right to appear as a party in this proceeding. The failure of a parent to appear at the Initial Hearing, the Pretrial Conference, the Status Conference or the Termination Adjudication Hearing may result in an adjudication terminating the parent-child relationship of that parent. Failure to appear at the Initial Hearing, Pretrial Conference, Status Conference or Termination Adjudication Hearing, without good cause, may result in a finding that the parent, guardian or Indian custodian has waived legal rights and is deemed to have admitted the allegations in the Petition. The hearings may go forward in the absence of the parent, guardian or Indian custodian and may result in the termination of parental rights based upon the record and evidence presented. Published: Glendale Star, Apr 2, 9, 16, 2020 / 29287 CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear the following: GREULICHS AUTOMOTIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION CUP20-03: A request by Benjamin Graff, Quarles & Brady, representing Stormy Holdings 13 LLC, for Conditional Use Permit approval to allow an automotive repair and service facility in the PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning district of Lot 4 of the 51 Campana PAD. The site is located west of the northwest corner of 51st Avenue and Bell Road and is in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: George Gehlert, Senior Planning Project Manager (623) 930-2597. NORTHERN/107 PAD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA19-08 AND REZONING APPLICATION ZON19-18: A request by Ron Harris on behalf of Norris Design LLC for a Minor General Plan Amendment from LDR 3.5 – 5.0 (Low Density Residential) to HDR 20 (High Density Residential) and GC (General Commercial); and a Zone Change request from CS (Planned Shopping Center) to PAD (Planned Area Development) in order to enable the development of a mixed use facility to be known as “Northern/107 Planned Area Development.” The site is approximately 10 acres in size and is located at the southwest intersection of 107th Avenue

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with federal statute 34 CFR § 300.624, this serves as a public notice that Glendale Elementary School District #40 will be destroying the records of students who left the district or exited services in the 2014/2015 school year. Special Education records are destroyed five (5) years after a student has been withdrawn, transferred, graduated, or exited from special education services at the district. If you are a parent or student who needs a copy of these records for any reason, i.e. social security benefits, please contact the Special Education Department at (623) 237-7148 prior to May 31, 2020. Published: Glendale Star Mar. 26, Apr 1, 8, 16, 2020 / 28554

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PUBLIC NOTICE Gary A. Husk, #007750 Husk Law 3200 N. Central Avenue, Suite 2550 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (602) 509 2536 Attorney for Lucinda Pineiro (Petitioner Mother) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PINAL No. SV202000005 PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENT CHILDREN RELATIONSHIP WITH FATHER Assigned the Honorable BARBARA A. HAZEL IN THE MATTER OF THE SEVERANCE OF: LIEM SCOTT and LAMIA SCOTT Minor Children. COMES NOW, Gary A. Husk, Attorney for Lucinda Pineiro, mother of the minor children and submits this Petition for Termination of Parent-Children Relationship between the minor children and Lonnie David Scott, father. THE PETITIONER ALLEGES AS FOLLOWS: 1. Petitioner: Lucinda Pineiro Address: 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 2. That the following infonnation relates to the two minor children: a. Liem Scott 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 County of Residence: Pinal County Place of Birth: Gilbert, AZ Date of Birth: 02/04/2013 b. Lamia Scott 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 County of Residence: Pinal Place of Birth: Gilbert, AZ Date of Birth: 07/24/2014 3. That the minor children are currently present in the State of Arizona, County of Pinal. 4. That the relationship of the Petitioner to the minor children is that of natural mother. 5. That the natural parents of the children are: Mother: Lucinda Pineiro Address: 1930 W. Vineyard Plains Drive, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Date of Birth: December 31, 1989 Father: Lonnie David Scott Address: Unknown Date of Birth: June 2, 1973 6. That the Mother, Lucinda Pineiro, currently has sole legal decision-making authority for the minor children and has had such authority for approximately the last 3 years.7. That the grounds for termination of the parent/child relationship under A.R.S. Section 8-533(B) are that the Father: a. Has abandoned the children as a result of having no contact with the children for since August 2017 or 28 months. b. Has neglected or willfully abused the children as a result of having failed to properly care for the children and physically, psychologically and emotionally abused the children prior to his abandonment of the children. These actions required the Mother to obtain various orders of protection in order to protect herself and her children from domestic violence. 8. That Petitioner is the natural mother and is only terminating the parental rights of the absent parent (Father) for Liem Scott and Lamia Scott. WHEREFORE, it is respectfully request that the Court set the matter for a hearing after which the parent/children relationship be severed as to Lonnie David Scott. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 17th day of January 2020. /s/ Gary A. Husk Gary A. Husk Attorney for Petitioner Date: 1/17/2020 /s/ Lucinda Pineiro. State of Arizona County of Pinal. SUBSRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 17 day of January 2020, by /s/ Lucinda Pineiro Lucinda Pineiro Commission expires 10-14-2020 Notary Public /s/ Crystal Varela ORIGINAL of the foregoing filed this 17 day of January 2020 with: Pinal County Clerk of the Superior Court 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Florence, Arizona 85132 Published: Glendale Star, Mar 26, April 2, 9, 16, 2020 / 29524 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON FEDERAL PATENT EASEMENT The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon a portion of a federal patent easement at 6403 West Parkside Lane. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon the portion of the easement on the subject property 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 April 28, 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

in the public’s interest to abandon the portion of the easement on the subject property 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 April 28, 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 Maric o p a C o u n t y A s s e s s o r ’ s w e b s i te (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. Glendale Star – Publication April 16 and April 23, 2020. /30038

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABANDON ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT The City of Glendale is providing notice that it intends to abandon a portion of a City roadway easement and public utility easement at 6403 West Parkside Lane. The City has determined it is in the public’s interest to abandon the portion of the easement on the subject property 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 April 28, 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. Glendale Star – Publication April 16 and April 23, 2020. / 30037

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GESD has online learning resouces for all grade levels

Last week the Glendale Elementary School District distributed more that 4,200 Chromebooks to families in order to assist students access online enrichment materials. The distribution took place across the District using safety and social distancing precautions. Top left, William C. Jack Assistant Principal Alicia Ashby has a parent sign the checkout agreement. At right, team members from Bicentennial North turn over a computer to one of their famiies.

GESD distributes 4,200+ Chromebooks to families More than 4,200 Chromebooks were distributed last week to Glendale Elementary School District families to assist students with access to District online enrichment materials. The Chromebooks were distributed to ensure GESD students have access online enr ichment mater i a ls. Students can now use WiFi to connect to their school accounts and access the same online resources in a secure and monitored way. The devices aren’t on permanent loan. They will be returned at the end of the school year.

Before handing them over to parents, each Chromebook was checked to ensure that it is fully operational, configured for home use, fully charged and ready for student use. The devices were also thoroughly cleaned prior to distribution. Parents may contact the District’s IT helpdesk for technical assistance at: techhelp@gesd40.org For families that do not currently have internet access, Cox Communications is offering 60 days of free internet service. For information on how to sign up go to Cox.com/Connect2Compete.

Time away from school doesn’t have to mean time away from enrichment. Parents can download enrichment packets for your children from the GESD website (gesd40.org). If you’re unable to download them, you can pick up hard copies at any GESD campus next to where food is being distributed. Enrichment packets will be available each Tuesday starting April 14 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. The GESD Curriculum and Instruction staff put together the enrichment packets. These packets include links to free internet resources, online books, educational games and other activities for students. There is about six weeks worth of enrichment learning in the packets. In addition, GESD has a subscription to World Book Online. Families have FREE access with any internet-connected device. World Book Online is a safe, trusted learning environment for GESD students, families and educators where they can read stories, articles, books, and about current events. World Book comes in three different levels: Kids, Student, Advanced. Use the “tools” tab in the upper right corner to translate the text to many different languages. You can access this service at: worldbookonline.com log-in: gesdworldbook password: GESD40 (all caps)