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BY JOE McHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer
The Glendale Police Department will undergo its annual review in agreement with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as a part of its mission to remain an accredited organization.
“(CALEA) wanted to create some uniformity in the way police agencies operated,” said Troy Evans, accreditation manager for the Glendale Police Department. “ ey wanted to make it so that there were some
better and more strict guidelines for police departments to follow in order to create accountability within their organizations.”
CALEA has been in e ect since 1979 and has served as a way for police departments to show their dedication to rules and regulations.
“ e reason that they came about was there was a desired need for reform in law enforcement,” Evans said. “If you hearken back of the times where police agencies
Mayor Jerry Weiers, at the June 27 city council meeting, proclaimed July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in the city of Glendale.
“We encourage all of our citizens to support and utilize the parks and recreation programs in our community,” Weiers said in the proclamation.
e National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) has celebrated July as the o cial Parks and Recreation Month since 1985. e celebration comes in appreciation of professional and volunteer men and women who have worked to advance opportunities for all to recreate and enjoy active and passive parks and facilities that enrich the quality of life.
Jim Burke, director of Glendale’s Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased that the department is again getting this rec-
ognition. In his ve years with the city of Glendale, Weiers has awarded this proclamation each year.
“(I am) really thrilled that the mayor would do the proclamation and read it in front of the council and invite us all up there for recognition,” he said.
At city council, the city had numerous members of the parks and recreation department there to accept the proclamation. Burke said seasonal employees, members of the administrative and programming sta , as well as commissioners were in attendance.
said. “ e reason we brought the sta out is to get a mixture of people exposed to that.”
e department consists of 75 full-time
“It’s nice to represent the group,” Burke
GESD hosted a water drive during the last week of June to support the Salvation Army Glendale Corps. Employees donated cases of water to help Glendale community members needing relief from the summer heat.
Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones and staff members boarded a GESD school bus to deliver all water donations directly to the Salvation Army Glendale Corps location. The need for water continues through the hot summer months, get involved by calling 623-934-0469 or visit www.salvationarmyphoenix.org/.
employees and 214 part-time, temporary and seasonal employees who maintain the city’s parks and recreation facilities and who also provide programming, services and activities for the community. e parks maintenance division is responsible for maintaining 122 di erent parks and related facilities, including 55 neighborhood parks, 46 miles of trails, nine community parks, seven regional parks, the underbird Conservation Park, four sports complexes, retention basins, special-use facilities, shade structures, park restrooms, sport courts and playground equipment.
e recreation division is responsible for recreational programming and activities for all ages and walks of life, including aquatics, adaptive needs serving the disabled population, services for the
senior community, an after-school program and youth programs.
It also operates the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, Rose Lane Aquatics Complex, the Glendale Adult Center and the three community centers — O’Neil Community Center, Glendale Community Center and the Rose Lane Community Center.
For Burke, July is the perfect month to highlight the parks and recreation department, as it is its busiest month of the year.
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“We have our pools open, we have some lessons going on, and swim leagues and activities are open swim for the community,” he said. “We have our splash pads open, we have sports leagues going on in the parks, our recreation centers are busy with summer camps, and then our regular routine things.”
At the end of the day, Burke is grateful for the support that the city’s parks and recreation department has.
“Good e ort by the mayor and council,” Burke said. “ ey fund us and provide us with sta ng in all the spaces that we deal with.”
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC) is now accepting nominations for its Military Appreciation Ceremony.
e Military Appreciation Ceremony will be held at Desert Diamond Casino on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and it will recognize military members serving in all branches for their work around the community.
Nominations were recently expanded to include direct family members and spouses.
Maria Brunner, co-chair of the Glendale Chamber’s MVAC, said the committee made the decision to expand the nominations because it is important to also recognize the family members of service members for what they do at home.
“ is time around, we want to recognize our military servicemen and women, their spouse, or any family member that goes above and beyond because we
all know that being in the military and in service, well, we have one family member out serving our country, the family is really the one that stays here,” Brunner said.
e committee hopes to recognize 10
to 15 people at the Military Appreciation Ceremony. Ed Logan, the chair of the committee and retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, said the award is meant to recognize and inspire people to serve their community.
“It’s all about community service,” Logan said. “You’re on active duty and you know what your job is there, but you want to get out and do things in the community, and they do, they do a variety of things. So, we want to honor that.”
Brunner said the winners will be invited to a breakfast at Desert Diamond Casino with their families. ey will also receive a plaque and a gift package.
Brunner and Logan said they made a custom challenge coin for the ceremony. One side will feature the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s and Credit Union West’s logo, and the other side will display the logos of the di erent military branches.
Logan said challenge coins are a military tradition where the coin is presented when someone does good. Logan said the coin would be “a memory from Glendale.”
Brunner said the committee will accept applications until Friday, Sept. 15,
Vitalant, a nonpro t provider that ful lls blood transfusion needs for 100% of the hospitals in Maricopa County and 90% statewide, is bracing for a critical shortfall of blood donations.
Blood donations decline by up to 25% during holiday weeks, but heavy tra c on the roads and highways can increase the potential for accidents and the need for blood. To help bolster blood supplies, Whataburger has partnered with Vitalant to thank all blood donors through Sunday, July 9, with a complimentary Whataburger.
In addition, everyone who donates blood through ursday, Sept. 7, will be automatically entered to win a 2023 VW Taos donated.
“More than 600 blood donors are needed every day to meet the transfusion needs of more than 60 Arizona hospitals depending on Vitalant blood donors,” Sr. Donor Recruitment Director Andy Fry said. “While all blood types are needed, the greatest demand is for donors with O-negative and O-positive, the universal blood types.”
Whataburger and Vitalant have partnered to motivate blood donors this month.
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AVONDALE
• 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23
Avondale Baptist Church, MAC Building Rooms 4 through 6
1001 N. Central Avenue, Avondale
• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25
Universal Technical Institute, Auditorium
10695 W. Pierce Street, Avondale
• 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26
Universal Technical Institute, Auditorium
10695 W. Pierce Street, Avondale
BUCKEYE
• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30
Verrado Community at The Center on Main, Multipurpose Room
4239 N. Village Street, Buckeye
GLENDALE
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 6
Sands Chevrolet Glendale, Bloodmobile
5418 NW Grand Avenue, Glendale
• 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27
The Beauty Method, Bloodmobile
6685 W. Beardsley Road, Suite 140, Glendale
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 28
Heroes Regional Park Library, Bloodmobile
6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale
GOODYEAR
• 7 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13
Abrazo West Campus, Bloodmobile
13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear
• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18
City of Goodyear Civic Center, Canyon Trails Conference Rooms 1 and 2
1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear
• 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18
City of Hope, Bloodmobile
14200 Celebrate Life Way, Goodyear
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8
Culver’s Peoria, Bloodmobile
8271 W. Ludlow Drive, Peoria
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11
City of Peoria at the Peoria Police Department, Peoria Room
Faith Bible Church, Bloodmobile 17320 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale
• 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Sierra and Palo Verde rooms
18701 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20
Velma Teague Library at Murphy Park, Bloodmobile
5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale
• 7 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 21
Dignity Health — Westgate, Bloodmobile
7300 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale
8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue, Peoria
• 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15
LDS Peoria North Stake, Cultural Hall
22034 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria
• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 16
Copper Hills Church, Mini Auditorium
27035 N. Black Rock Boulevard, Peoria
• 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26
Cantina Gueros — North Peoria, Bloodmobile
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 21
Foothills Library, Bloodmobile
19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25
Desert Hand and Physical Therapy
Glendale, Bloodmobile
5757 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 27
Glendale Main Library, Bloodmobile
5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale
25315 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 28
Trilogy at Vistancia, Bloodmobile
27980 N. Trilogy Boulevard East, Peoria
• 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29
Kerry’s Car Care Peoria, Bloodmobile
8294 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria
were looked at almost in an unscrupulous nature and that they were not all ful lling the desires of the community or working in the same fashion and following the same type of best practices.”
is need for structure has created a thorough process for departments to become an accredited program, asking that departments show professional excellence in the eld of law enforcement and that they display compliance with nationally accepted professional standards.
In 2003, the Glendale Police Department gained its rst accreditation and has renewed it every three years since then, except for 2021 due to the term length being changed to four years. Its most recent renewal came last year.
“I think that one of the hardest things for a police agency to do is to become accredited in the rst place, because you’re going into an unknown situation,” Evans said. “ e magnitude of things that you have to do initially is so di cult because it’s a complete transition of a lot of police departments in order to meet all the requirements.”
CALEA has updated its policies come 2023, though. Part of a new rule, all accredited agencies are required to pass an annual review process that examines all parts of the department.
A team of reviewers visits the location and inspects the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services as the rst part of the examination. CALEA also provides a forum for members of the community to share their thoughts about what the agencies are doing well and things to improve upon.
“We are a community-based organization,” Evans said. “So, it has bene ts all
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but to get them submitted sooner rather than later. She said anyone can send in an application nominating somebody to be recognized.
“We really want people to take a look at the application and send those nomi-
the way around, just to have that level of input to help maintain the organization in a good fashion but help push us forward and continue to improve.”
Over the years, many organizations have dropped their accreditation status, as they felt the process wasn’t necessary in their departments. However, Evans feels the contrary.
He was an o cer for just one year in 1997, but he stood behind the decision to become accredited and feels as though the process provides the department with the best tools and structure to succeed.
“I think that just the continuity of being involved in a process and staying the course is one of the best manners to go,” he said. “Fortunately for the Glendale Police Department, over the course of my 20 years of doing this job, we’ve had police chiefs come in, and they want to stay the course and they see the value in it. So, it’s helped us maintain that structure along the way and continue to be the type of police organization that the public expects, externally and that we expect internally.”
For Evans, the police department is fully preparing itself to provide the best service it can to the residents.
“I just think everybody sees the value in it overall,” Evans said. “ e guidelines that we have in place of how we run our organization, they’re going to be successful because of the CALEA accreditation, policy, expectations and all of those things are all built together.
“It provides a great foundation for the department to be successful and for every single person that comes into contact with our employees to have a positive outcome from their experience of our interaction with our employees.”
nations, especially when it’s a surprise, as a person that’s going to be sponsored or nominated does not know because anyone can do it,” she said.
Nominations can be made at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s website, glendaleazchamber.org.
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Harry Truman had this advice for opponents who objected to his roughand-tumble political attacks: “If you can’t stand the heat, file a lawsuit!”
Wait a minute… that’s not right.
Our 33rd president actually said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!”
Instead, it is Maricopa County’s 30th recorder who has responded to the heat of political criticism by pursuing a litigious strategy.
County Recorder Stephen Richer has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican nominee for
governor.
One local political blog describes it as an “afterthe-fact senseless internecine battle,” which is partially true.
The litigation is also intended to put Lake in legal jeopardy, but it may instead expose the recorder to genuine political jeopardy.
Richer rolled out his announcement of the lawsuit via Twitter, concluding his lengthy tweet by thanking former Arizona Republic reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, now writing for The Washington Post, and her colleague, Mariana Alfaro.
He then added these two sentences
before linking the piece from the Post: “It is the first interview I’ve given on this. And it is the only one I will give today.”
Now why would Richer choose to trumpet his “exclusive” for the Post? Politics.
A quick check of the Richer’s personal Twitter feed reveals a “pinned tweet” under his profile — an invitation to “contribute today to Stephen’s re-election campaign.”
As a candidate for reelection, Richer’s political instincts told him his treatment by the Post would be “friendly.”
Sure enough, the Post obliged, faithfully passing along Richer’s assertion “that misinformation spread about him by Lake and her affiliates has harmed his relationships with friends, family
and past political supporters.”
But one candidate’s misinformation can actually be a passionate opinion shared by many and based on valid observations. Or, as Gerald Rafshoon, Jimmy Carter’s White House communications director put it, “perception is reality.”
The reality is that Stephen Richer’s 2024 campaign will center around the perception that he is a “victim.”
Unfortunately for him, that will be difficult, as many 2022 voters believe they were victims of real difficulties they experienced on Election Day.
Richer himself ran into post-Election Day difficulties in 2022 that could also
Thousands of children in Arizona need a safe, loving home. Child Crisis Arizona is happy to work with members of the LGBTQ+ community who are looking to start their foster or adoptive journey.
The process to foster or adopt can be confusing for anyone but it may be particularly complex for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Since 2014, Arizona law has allowed anyone over the age of 18 to adopt a child, regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. As long as you can provide for a child financially, emotionally and physically, you can be considered as an adoptive placement.
Anyone interested in adopting will need to undergo the process of licensing, including a very thorough home study. This home study is completed by an agency, but not all foster care
and adoption agencies work with lesbian, gay, queer and transgender individuals who may have unique challenges in growing their families through adoption.
Child Crisis Arizona is proud to work with couples and individuals regardless of race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. In fact, we are the only foster care and adoption agency in Arizona awarded the All Children-All Families seal by the HRC, recognizing our efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community.
While you may have questions about your own situation, here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions about LGBTQ+ adoption.
Can LGBTQ+ couples adopt in Arizona?
Yes! Anyone — married or single —
regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation, over the age of 18, is eligible to adopt in Arizona.
You should be aware, not all agencies are prepared to work with the LGBTQ+ community. While their policies may allow for it, sometimes specialized training is helpful to address any issues that may come up within the system. Agencies also have the right to turn away families that do not meet their religious requirements.
Families must complete all adoption requirements set up in Arizona, including a very thorough home study. During this process the couple or individual will complete several interviews with a licensing specialist and will be asked to share financial information and personal references.
Can I adopt if I’m single or divorced?
Yes, individuals may adopt regardless of current or previous marital status. Not all agencies will work with un-
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married individuals, so be sure and ask this question when selecting the agency that you want to work with. Child Crisis Arizona is happy to work with single individuals or married couples.
If I am in a long-term relationship, can we adopt together?
Unfortunately, Arizona does not allow unmarried couples to adopt together. The couple must be married to adopt jointly.
It is possible for one member of the couple to adopt and for the other parent to adopt as a stepparent once you are married.
it matter which agency I choose?
There are so many different agencies to choose from in Arizona. All agencies follow the same process and requirements set up by the state, but the level
How was your Independence Day? Flags flying, parades, family get-togethers, barbecues, fireworks and a long summer weekend was a time to celebrate!
Approximately 44 million Americans take road trips over this holiday. Unfortunately, it appears most of them were driving on the mess of a freeway called I-17.
In our state, 19 flags were also flying in remembrance of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, who perished on June 30, 2013. We are no longer in disbelief. But the grief lingers.
For the families, sorrow continues. Grief jumps out at us when we touch clothes our loved one once wore, or when we relive memories. There becomes a “before and after,” for which all life events are compared. When a loved one is suddenly snatched away with no goodbyes, only questions and heartache linger.
Tragedy may come in a terrible moment. Sorrow is spread out over time in a million little cuts. The coffee mug that sits empty, the shirt hung in the closet, the vehicle in the garage. It is a conspiracy of inanimate objects that each hold a memory, and all are stark reminders that the rightful owner is missing. When our loved one is taken from our physical world, we hold those objects close.
We are vulnerable to the mishaps and disasters that seem to dominate the news. But in Arizona, this time of year reminds us that these Hotshots were our boys, our sons, our brothers. It was the deadliest wildland fire in the United States since 1933 and the largest loss of firefighter life
since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
You can visit the Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial State Park near Yarnell, which is a 3.5-mile hike to get to the fatality site. Not an easy trek and truly a trail of tears.
Do boots hold memories?
One widow says that even 10 years later, she cannot remove her husband’s boots that are at the garage door.
A “backup pair, well-worn and comfy.” Yes, we leave the boots at the door and the shirts in the drawer. Because healing takes time. Measured in tears. Strengthened by love. Bolstered by encouragement.
Every year around Fourth of July, we are left to ponder the sad realities of this terrible incident. There is still varying analysis of what went so terribly wrong. But one undisputed truth remains: Hell happened that day. This fact is the one certainty in a sea of unanswered questions. It has been 10 years and still seems like yesterday.
The Native Americans say that the eagle soars to guide the departed spirits to heaven. The wind rustles in the trees to free us of our burdens. The rain falls to cleanse our souls. The snow comes to soothe our troubled minds. The sun shines to bring us hope and joy. The moon rises to restore our inner peace and serenity. And this week, 19 stars shine brightly to help us see the beauty of a dark sky. Our loved ones, just like our love, do not disappear. It is the beacon of light that shows us the way.
During the week of Fourth of July, we remember.
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
harm his chances in ’24. During a special public meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 28, he was dismissive of the criticisms and concerns expressed by several citizens in attendance, disdainfully describing the grassroots skepticism as “conspiracy theories promoted on social media by people who know nothing.”
In so doing, Richer violated a simple political rule espoused by the late Jack Kemp: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
Richer’s educational resume’ reflects academic rigor: a bachelor’s degree from
Tulane; a master’s from the University of Chicago; and his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School.
Undoubtedly, his legal training leads him to believe he can prevail in the defamation lawsuit he has filed against Lake.
But whether he will prevail in his reelection bid remains doubtful.
What may be the final step in Richer’s civic education comes down to this: Politics ain’t beanbag… and losing ain’t fun.
J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.
of support and resources they are able to offer does vary. Take your time to research agencies and conduct interviews before making your final selection.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) evaluates organizations within the child welfare system for their willingness to welcome and affirm members of the LGBTQ+ community. They shared some questions you should ask when choosing an agency:
• Does the agency’s nondiscrimination statement include the terms “sexual orientation” or “gender identity”?
• Does the agency use LGBTQ+ inclusive advertising images?
• Does the agency have LGBTQ+ inclusive paperwork?
• Does the agency train its staff on providing LGBTQ+ inclusive services?
• Does the agency have LGBTQ+ inclusive parent training and support?
• Have agency staff received guidance on conducting LGBTQ+ affirming home studies?
Allison Hurtado is a content and communications specialist with Child Crisis Arizona, serving vulnerable children, youth and families, and is committed to ending child abuse and neglect through prevention, education and intervention programs. The agency offers emergency shelters for children, teen moms and their babies; a group home for boys in the foster care system; foster care and adoption services; as well as community-wide parenting classes, workshops, support groups and early-education programs for low-income families. Learn more at childcrisisaz.org.
Arizona Painting Company has been a mainstay in the Valley since its founding in 2001, and co-owner Joe Campbell said his company has worked to provide the Valley with top-tier customer service ever since.
“We have a six-step guarantee,” Campbell said. “The first thing we promised everybody is that we’re always going to be there on time with a smile on our face, show up on time, we’re going to give you a written quote same day for you so you don’t have to wait for it for days on end like a lot of other painters. No. 3 is we update our customers every single day throughout the project and let them know what we’re going to do in the morning, what we’re going to do that day and then, at the end of the day, what we got done and what our plan is tomorrow.
“That way they really know what’s going on with the project. Next thing is we have a foreman inspect every single job, make sure that they’re following the contract and just taking care of the customer.
“We always promise people that we’re going to get back to them the same day. If you ever call us with a question or concern or anything like that, we’re on it right away. And then the last thing that separates us is our warranties — we offer a three-, five- and 10-year warranty depending on the product they choose.”
Campbell began with Arizona Painting Company in sales in 2009. Throughout the next few years, he grew in the company and bought in in 2014.
Arizona Painting Company specializes in residential repainting that includes indoor and outdoor work, but it also offers epoxy flooring and finishes the job with window washings and solar panel cleanings.
Through its three Valley locations — Glendale, Chandler and Tucson — Campbell said his painters do jobs everywhere.
“We go everywhere … anywhere in the West Valley,” he said. “We go to Buckeye, Verrado and Sun City, and then we have gone way out to Wickenburg. We serve all of the West Valley.”
Companywide, Campbell Arizona Painting Company employs 200 painters, and 50 of those work out of the Glendale location. He added his painters are happy to service the West Valley.
“We have a lot of painters that just live right by the office,” he said. “They live in Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, and it’s just so much easier for them to have that base there to work out of. It just makes it more like a hometown painter versus just somebody that has an office in Chandler trying to go all the way to the West Valley to do stuff.”
The community, Campbell said, has been really good to his company. Since the Glendale location’s opening, Arizona Painting Company has painted over 5,000 homes in the West Valley, which, for Campbell, means good things.
“The entire community is awesome,” he said. “No complaints on that at all. We’ve been welcomed, and we’ve gotten tons of good customers.
“Since we started there, probably just in the West Valley … we painted over 5,000 (homes) in the West Valley since we’ve opened that office. So, we do quite a bit, and we’ve just had tons of great customers.”
Campbell added that the company’s biggest method of growth is through word of mouth.
“We do a job, customer’s happy and they’re telling their friends and family, and that’s our biggest lead source,” he said. “So that right there tells me that our guys are really taking care of people in the community. They’re giving us those natural referrals, which means we’re doing our job taking care of them.”
In efforts to give back to the people that Campbell said treats them well,
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Arizona Paint Company hosts community-driven events throughout the year. This includes an annual backpack drive for local students, a turkey drive during Thanksgiving, and a charitable paint job dubbed “Paint It Forward.”
“We’ve done 23 of those in total,” Campbell said. “We have people nominate their friends or neighbors or family or anybody that feels deserving, that is in need of a paint job and can’t really afford to get it done. … Then, as a company, we
“We have our (painters) go out and we take a Saturday and go out to their house to make a big deal of it. Just give them completely fresh paint jobs. Full exterior, and sometimes in the interior painting, too. It’s awesome to see.”
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce, through the work of its Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC), has always been committed to helping create a strong relationship between the local business community and military.
To further these efforts, the Glendale Chamber is pleased to announce its new Military Transition Support Program.
“We are excited to partner with Glendale Chamber members to cultivate civilian veteran champions who come alongside transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses to support their career exploration and assimi lation into civilian life,” said Kathy Gallowitz, president and CEO of Vanguard Veteran, U.S. Air Force veteran, and MVAC program leader.
cessful and fulfilling civilian life, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve that goal.”
Service members, veterans and military spouses are invited to attend the chamber’s monthly Business After Hours event, where they will be introduced by MVAC committee members and share their top three career interests. This opportunity is open to people currently leaving active service and those who have previously separated who seek new employment.
The purpose of this program is to connect transitioning service members, veterans and/or military spouses to Glendale Chamber member businesses to familiarize them with civilian career options; provide informal mentorship, guidance, encouragement and friendship; and educate them about differences of civilian versus military culture.
“At Homes for Heroes, we are committed to providing the highest level of support to veterans and military spouses,” said Laura Roman, Homes for Heroes program leader. “The military transitioning program aligns perfectly with our mission. We believe that every veteran deserves the opportunity to build a suc-
Chamber members from industries that align with their interests will be identified. A conversation will be initiated, followed by informal mentoring and a short-term job shadow opportunity. Participants are encouraged to meet over coffee or a meal to get to know one another, specifically exploring the participant’s career aspirations and interests, which we hope will lead to their employment and investment in the Glendale region.
“It is truly an honor to facilitate such an important program,” said Robert Heidt, CEO of the Glendale Chamber and a U.S. Air Force veteran. “We are excited to see the impact we can bring to those who served our country so bravely, their families and our employers as we all work to address workforce needs in our community.”
For more information, contact the Glendale Chamber at 602-937-4754.
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The Glendale Chamber’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (MVAC) is seeking nominations of those serving in any branch of the military who go above and beyond their job in giving back to the community.
Friday, Sept. 15.
To submit your nomination, visit cognitoforms.com/GlendaleChamber1/_ 2023GlendaleChamberMilitaryAppreciationNominationForm (no hyphens) or call the Glendale Chamber of Commerce at 623-937-4754.
The MVAC committee will work through nominations to select winners and recognize them at our Military Appreciation Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
This year, we are also expanding the nomination efforts to include spouses and direct family members of active-duty service members, as we recognize the great impact they also have on the community. If you’d like to see someone recognized for their hard work in the community, please consider nominating them. It is a very easy process to nominate someone, and the deadline is
A special thank-you to our presenting sponsor, Credit Union West, and platinum sponsors, Desert Diamond Casino — West Valley, Sanderson Ford and Global Credit Union.
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following members and extends a heartfelt thank-you for their support of the chamber and our community.
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Diamondbacks in elder Geraldo Perdomo has been working toward success at the Major League level since he was signed at age 16.
Now, it’s coming to fruition after his rocky 2022 season.
“Last year I had a tough year,” Perdomo, 23, said in the D-backs dugout. “But I learned from that season.”
Perdomo was added to the D-backs’ 40-man roster after the 2020 season. On April 3, 2021, Perdomo was promoted to the major leagues to ll in for the injured Nick Ahmed. He made his MLB debut that night, lling in for Josh Rojas at shortstop. A little over a year later, he hit his rst home run, a grand slam, against Jared Solomon of the Cincinnati Reds.
As of June 18, the switch hitter was batting .284 with 30 RBIs and ve home runs.
Perdomo attributes his improvement to God, but he put in a signi cant amount of work last o season to get to this point. When the season ended, Perdomo said the D-backs wanted him to stay in Arizona to continue training. Perdomo was on board, but he had another idea. He returned to the Dominican Republic to play winter ball. In six games for Aguilas Cibaeñas, he earned a .450 batting average in the Dominican Winter League.
Playing in the Dominican Winter League gave Perdomo the chance to get into a routine and strengthen his lower body.
“I believe that, when you are consistent — like very consistent all the time — it will be good,” Perdomo said.
He’s enjoying the D-backs’ winning season. e D-backs have largely outperformed what many experts’ predictions. He chalks it up to the clubhouse’s energy.
“I feel blessed,” Perdomo said. “When you come from a tough season and get to success the next season, it feels really, really good.
“ e energy has been the key from day one to right now. It doesn’t matter if we’re losing or we’re up by like 10
runs, it doesn’t matter. We’ve been here still with the same energy all the time. I think that’s our key right now.”
e rookies have added fuel to that re, but don’t count out the veterans, he said.
“ e rookies and the vets together, we learn from those guys, from (Ketel) Marte, (Evan) Longoria, (Nick) Ahmed,” Perdomo said.
It’s about time cynics started talking about the D-backs, he said.
“If everybody’s locked in right now, our energy will be high. Like I always said, we’ve been competing. Nobody
talks about the Diamondbacks. Well, we’re improving,” Perdomo said.
Perdomo has been doing his fair share to liven up the clubhouse by wearing ashy clothes, rivaling Marte. Donning gold and maroon stirrups and elbow pads, Perdomo is also sending a message.
“For us, it’s just to bring the light in. To show everyone like, ‘Hey! We’re coming.’ at’s why I wear it,” Perdomo said.
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The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.
Stir Crazy Comedy Club hosts its weekly open mic night. Those interested are likely to see new talent as well as seasoned comedians just looking to work on new material. Think you have what it takes to take the stage and make the audience laugh? Now is your chance. There are 10 sign-up spots that will become available online at noon on Monday.
Stir Crazy Comedy Club,
JULY 8
Bring your acoustic instrument to play along or join the audience at this round-robin, all-acoustic jam session. All skill levels are welcome! This jam session takes place every second and fourth Saturday of each month.
clean. He filmed this in front of an audience of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah, and passed the test receiving a full standing ovation.
Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub. com
Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale.
Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.
Submissions must reach our o ce by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Jordan Rogers, jrogers@timeslocalmedia.com.
Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale,
Featuring food trucks, local artisans and fresh produce, this weekly farmers market gives locals the chance to shop local and shop fresh. Taking place near Dillard’s, new vendors grace this event weekly. Admission is free, and furry friends are allowed if they’re on a leash. Cash and cards are accepted as methods of payment, and the market runs from 8 to 11 a.m.
Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, 8 a.m., free, arrowheadtownecenter.com
Foothills Library — Roadrunner Rom, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 2 to 4 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
JULY 7
Bring your acoustic instrument and play bluegrass, country, folk, gospel and more, round-robin style! All levels of players are welcome. Audience and singers also are encouraged to attend. This event takes place on the first and third Friday of each month.
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 1 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
UNTIL JULY 9
Celebrate Independence Day by searching for July Fourth-themed images throughout the youth department. Pick up an activity sheet at the youth and Lobby Desks at the Foothills Library. Find the images, write down their corresponding number, and bring your completed slip to the Lobby Desk for a Patriotic prize.
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleazlibrary.com
JULY 7 AND JULY 8
Brad Trackman is a national touring comedian who has been featured as a stand up on CBS’s “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” “Star Search with Arsenio Hall,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” MTV’s “The Buried Life,” “New Joke City with Robert Klein,” NBC’s “Later,” NBC’s “Friday Night” and TBN’s “Huckabee,” with numerous appearances on Comedy Central. Trackman has his own Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Thanks,” which features his ability to work squeaky
Become part of a big band and practice your musical skills along with a large collection of other like-minded musicians. Any musician who can sight-read charts is encouraged to show up with their own music stand and instrument to play, getting an experience they could not get simply practicing alone at home.
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
Meet new people and destroy your enemies at the Glendale Main Library. Whether you have never heard of Dungeons & Dragons, have a Level 1 character already crafted, or would like to play with one of our prerolled characters, join us in creating your own adventures with other teen rogues, fighters and druids. This program is put on for teens, 12-18, only.
Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, 6 to 7 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com
JULY 10
Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to participate in a Pokémon Card Tournament. Bring your favorite cards and become a Pokémon Master! A number of prizes will be up for grabs. No registration is required.
Velma Teague Library — VTL Meeting Room, Glendale, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., glendaleazlibrary.com
Celebrate Arizona’s rich Mexican Heritage while making art at the Velma Teague Library. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to show o their painting skills at this fun and interactive paint party. Each participant will follow step-by-step instructions to create their own personal “Coco”-inspired sugar skull painting. Registration is required.
Velma Teague Library — VTL Meeting Room, Glendale, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, noon to 2 p.m., glendaleazlibrary.com
Characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Elvira, Dwight Schrute from “The Office,” M3GAN and Art the Clown have left lasting impressions on generations of fans.
At Mad Monster Party — an annual convention dedicated to horror, sci-fi and fantasy — fans can take photos and interact with the actors behind these characters.
The horror convention will be held Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel.
The event will offer celebrity photo ops and meet-and-greets, a vendor marketplace with horror and sci-fi vendors, Q&As and panels with celebrity guests, “Scaraoke,” a Scares That Care charity auction benefiting breast cancer and childhood illness organizations, adult and children costume contests, and a Madame Monster showcase with circus and burlesque performers.
Horror film fans Eben McGarr and Kevin Blanchfield started Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2010 and brought it to Arizona about a decade ago.
They do one show in Arizona and two shows in Charlotte and have hosted conventions in other cities throughout the years as well.
McGarr has written and directed films such as “Sick Girl” and “House of the Wolf Man,” and Blanchfield’s resume includes owning Halloween superstores and haunted attractions.
Blanchfield says, from the beginning, Mad Monster was meant to offer a place where like-minded fans could meet and share their passions.
Blanchfield says having the events at hotel spaces allows for more personal, intimate interactions with celebrity guests than larger convention halls.
“At the property, celebrities are hanging out. You see them at the bar. They are having a drink. They interact with peo-
ple on that level all the time at the hotel,” Blanchfield says.
In the past, celebrities have taken part in karaoke, made announcements over the speakers in creepy voices, led games, or made drinks for fans.
“There is usually a celebrity that comes downstairs, sings a song, hangs out. You just never know who’s going to show up for side things, for special interactions,” Blanchfield says.
At the vendor marketplace, attendees can peruse creative collectibles and artwork. Blanchfield says they try to bring in a variety of exhibitors to appeal to a range of fandoms.
“We try and do a variety. When you walk in, it’s not just T-shirt people or just memorabilia. We try to do a mixture of everyone,” Blanchfield says.
They have mostly Arizona vendors and haunted houses, plus horror podcasts. Out-of-state exhibitors are there as well. In a separate room, tattoo artists will design horror-themed designs for guests. Early booking is advised, as time slots tend to fill up quickly for the weekend.
This year’s event will feature celebrity guests such as Krueger actor Robert Englund, Elvira actress Cassandra Peterson, Voorhees actors Kane Hodder and Douglas Tait, M3GAN actress Amie Donald, and Rainn Wilson from “The Office.”
There will be appearances from actors from the “American Horror Story” franchise, including John Carroll Lynch and Dylan McDermott.
Fans can also meet and take photos with “Terrifier” star David Howard
Thornton and filmmaker Damien Leone. Blanchfield says during the photo ops, celebrities often like to take time with each person or group.
“They come up and stand beside them. The celebrity says hello. They’re interacting with you. You do that a little bit when they are signing autographs, but it’s more intimate when you get a photo op,” Blanchfield says.
Timed tickets are available for photo ops. “You can walk around, go have some food or a drink, shop from vendors,” Blanchfield says.
“That way, you’re not standing in line for three to four hours. If you want to see another celebrity, that opens your day up, so you’re not stuck in line all day.”
Levi Tinker from Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatres moderates the celebrity Q&As and panels.
During the event, some fans dress up in cosplay inspired by their favorite horror characters. Costume contests for kids and adults are judged by celebrity guests. Blanchard says judges often look at the costumes’ authenticity and the time the cosplayers spent on their looks.
“The kids have more fun. … These kids aren’t competing against the adults. It’s a better atmosphere for everybody,” Blanchfield says.
Mad Monster Party
WHEN: Various times Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9
WHERE: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel, 9495 E. Entertainment Boulevard, Glendale
COST: SHRIEKend three-day pass $80; $35 Friday and Sunday general admission; $45 Saturday general admission; ticket prices increase at door; additional fees for photo ops, table selfies and celebrity signatures
INFO: madmonster.com
In Arizona, Christmas can seem so far away in July, especially with the hot temperatures.
Historic Downtown Glendale’s Old Towne and Catlin Court neighborhoods will bring a touch of the holiday spirit with their 17th annual Christmas in July celebration. Put on by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, the event will take place on Saturday, July 8.
During the special event, local businesses in the two historic neighborhoods will have holiday-themed decorations, specialty menu items, music and activities.
Lorraine Zomok, president of the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, said special events such as Christmas in July allow business owners to showcase what they offer and what they are passionate about to visitors.
“A lot of work goes into them,”
said Zomok, who co-owns Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures and the Spicery in Our 1895 Home. “Every minute of work is worth it. The business owners really enjoy these big days in the downtown.
“Every bit of work is a joy because for the business owners that are working together to bring this event forward, it means all of our customers will have that extra special day in Downtown Glendale. It’s the chance for family and friends to come together to enjoy in this case a little bit of early Christmas merriment 100plus days early.”
Many of the shops will be decorated with holiday items such as Christmas trees. Memory Lane, located at 5836 W. Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, has a special area dedicated to Christmas all year long.
“It makes us all feel very merry to be able to do that and to bring the Christmas spirit early to Downtown Glendale,” Zomok said.
Guests are encouraged to dress in holiday-themed hats, jewelry or clothing during the event.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa Claus will visit Glendale Flowers and Gifts, located at 7163 N. 58th Drive, Glendale. Photos with Santa will be $5 each.
Zomok said many visitors take their Christmas pictures early for their holiday cards.
The man who is Santa for the event, Zomok said, has been part of the Glendale Glitters celebration for more than two decades and is a local resident. She added that he really tries to give back to the local community.
“The majority of the funds that they bring in from the $5 pictures
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During Historic Downtown Glendale’s annual Christmas in July event, families can meet and take photos with Santa. (Lorraine Zomok/Submitted)
Councilmember Jamie Aldama recently participated in a panel discussion at the One Community Point of Pride at Midwestern University to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
The Socially Responsible Business Advocacy panel, held during the month dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer pride, focused on how organizations approach social responsibility and the intersection of good business practice and social change. Aldama served as the representative for the city to show care for its residents.
“I think having an elected official to demonstrate through our words, but more so in our action, that we are an inclusive city,” Aldama said. “We are (a city) who respects each other, and we respect who you love. So, I think having any elected official there, just sharing with the community and all those who
attended that the city of Glendale has ordinances in places that do not condone any type of discrimination to our citizens, to any customers to businesses.”
Aldama said he engaged in a good
dialogue with members of the LGBTQ+ community and was asked questions like “What does your business do internally to have been promoting social responsibility culture?” and “How is your organization socially responsible?” He said he responded with ideas and examples of what the city has done and is planning to do in the future for the community.
“We do diversity luncheons where our staff has a network that will invite guest speakers to speak on diversity and how it’s important in the community,” Aldama said. “We signed the unity pledge, and the city of Glendale’s community has a unity pledge that you pledge to be open for business, to treat everybody respectful, courteous, and so we signed that as an organization.”
The city has been on the path to inclusivity for much longer than just the re-
cent panel. Glendale began these efforts in 2014 by adding in a liaison to serve as a bridge to the community through the city manager’s office that is now specific to the LGBTQ+.
In conjunction with the liaison, the city continued implementing changes to support the community. In 2021, a nondiscrimination ordinance was signed to prohibit discrimination in the city due to several factors such as race, age, sex or status.
“I want to send a message that Glendale has a warm, welcoming community; that we are open for business; and we encourage business owners to do the same and welcome all of their customers in regardless of their status,” Aldama said. “We also placed (the ordinance) in contracts. We contract with many contractors that do work for the city, and we put nondiscrimination languages in those contracts, that those contractors, you too can no longer commit discriminatory acts, or so we put that in our in our contract. So, anybody that works for us has to follow the same rules.”
With Aldama being at the panel, he was able to bring back some valuable information and feedback to the council — something that, for him, will help them continue to “adapt” policy to become a more inclusive city.
“I would say to the council that while we have these things in place, we need to continue to look at policies that shape our inclusivity as a city,” Aldama said. “As times change, so will the LGBTQ+ community, and so we have to adapt our policies to that.
“And so, we have to make sure we are capturing those changes in our policies as we move forward.”
goes right back into the community” she said. “When we did the school supply drive, last year after Christmas in July was over, a week later, they came back with a carload of supplies.”
This year, families can play in snow in an area near the Arizona Information Center. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the snow will melt throughout the day.
This effort was organized by Glendale Elementary School District Superintendent Cindy Segotta-Jones, and staff from the district will be out to talk about their programs and schools.
In addition, numerous Downtown Glendale businesses will offer different Christmas-inspired items or activities to partake in the festivities.
The Spicery In our 1895 Home, locat ed at 7141 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, will offer a special Christmas in July-themed tea with a holiday menu. Reservations are required.
Retail Therapy, a newer business in Downtown Glendale located at 5719 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, will have a cookie-decorating activity.
ferent spots in Downtown Glendale. This year’s recipe card collection will feature main dish recipes.
“Every year, it’s a different category, so you can add to your cookbook,” Zomok said. “What happens is our business owners bring forth one of their favorite family dishes.”
Each year at Memory Lane, Zomok shares recipes from Nancy Houck, a longtime Glendale resident and volunteer.
“She is an incredible cook, and she has a wonderful array of recipes,” she said. “Every year, I ask Nancy to bring forward one of her favorite recipes.”
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each other as friends,” Zomok said. “We are always busy with our businesses. We try to carve out time a couple times a year to get together and share family pictures; talk with each other about where did you go on vacation; and really get to know the person, not just the business owner.”
proudly on their bracelets, and now they can add new ones.”
There is also an ongoing Peacock Path scavenger hunt, in which participants try to find metal peacocks hidden in different Glendale locations.
Upon finding peacocks, participants receive stickers on passports. After finding each of the peacocks, they can take their passports to the Arizona Information Center for a special prize.
Another returning activity during Christmas in July will be the charm trail, in which guests gather charms at local businesses to add to bracelets. This year, a number of local businesses will offer holiday-themed charms.
“You will have an extra special time walking through the area, picking up the charms,” Zomok said. “By the end of your trail, you will have a completed holiday bracelet.”
Zomok said many visitors have been taking part in the charm trail for years and have amassed multiple bracelets with one-of-a-kind charms.
“Many are now on their third or fourth bracelets,” Zomok said. “It’s so fun to see charms from the past few years, which have now been retired, and you can’t even get anymore. People have them
Many events in Downtown Glendale have a charity component. During the Christmas in July celebration, attendees can donate school supplies to those in need in the Glendale Elementary School District.
The supply list includes pencils, rulers, backpacks, facial tissue, sticky notes, glue sticks, notebooks, scissors, pens, two-pocket folders, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, crayons, markers, colored pencils and other supplies.
Donations can be dropped off at the Arizona Information Center. A free air-conditioned shuttle bus will take attendees to different locations in Catlin Court and Olde Towne. It is ADA accessible.
Christmas in July
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 8
WHERE: Start at Arizona Information Center, 5836 W. Palmaire Avenue, Glendale, for an event map and activity sheet.
COST: Free, some nominal fees for activities
INFO: visitdowntownglendale. com/events
Let’s start with a true story.
e story is about an old steamship that pulled into Southampton Harbor in England years ago and the passengers got o . Helium- lled balloons rose lled the air, and the crowd went wild as a young Hollywood starlet walked down the gangplank to be greeted by her family and friends. e last person o the ship was an older man who had spent more than 50 years as a missionary in India. All his earthly possessions were in a tattered suitcase he carried by his side.
After getting to his cheap boarding house, the man knelt by his bed and prayed. He said, “Lord, I have served You all my life. I’ve sacri ced everything to tell others the good news of the Gospel and brought many to You. Yet no family or friends are here to celebrate my arrival or welcome me home.” As he knelt there, the voice of God spoke to him softly and said, “Son, you’re not home yet!”
Did you hear that? “You’re not home yet”? Sometimes God’s people lose sight of that. Sometimes we forget that we are only visiting this planet. We forget that we have a home and city whose architect and builder is God. We forget that our earthly body is temporary, a tent that we stay in for a while. But that is not our home. Our spirits live forever in a house made to live in forever by a God who lives forever.
Years ago, I had a devoted friend who
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died too young from brain cancer. He helped me start several signi cant ministries in Phoenix for 30 years. He gave more to me than I ever gave him, even as his pastor. His zest for life, bright wideopen smile and sincere faith inspired everyone around him. I must admit his passing shook me.
But then I got perspective. If home is where your heart is, he is at home because his heart was always focused on heaven. I remembered Dwight L. Moody’s statement: “Death may be the king of terrors — but Jesus is the King of Kings.” Moody also said, “We talk about heaven being so far away. It is within speaking distance of those who belong there. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.”
So, no matter what we are going through on the temporary side of life, always remember, “You’re not home yet.” And always remember what Jesus said in John 14:2-3: “Trust me. ere is plenty of room for you in my Father’s home. And if I’m on my way to get your room ready, I’ll return and get you so you can live where I live.” Remember, faith does
not go against the evidence; it goes beyond it.
What’s God’s home like? e Bible says that in heaven, “He’ll wipe away every tear from our eyes. Death is gone for good — tears gone, crying gone, pain gone — all the rst order of things is gone.” at’s home, sweet home.
So, the rst lesson in our opening story is “You’re Not Home Yet” if you are in Christ. But there’s a second lesson that I’d like to have us consider. Notice God had not forgotten the missionary.
ough no one noticed him, God no-
man, but God doesn’t. “ ey (believers) won’t ever be troubled (by God forgetting them), and the kind things they do will never be forgotten” Psalm 112:6. J. Mark Martin once said, “You are not who the world says you are. e world wants to stamp you with a false identity. ey want to make you believe you are somebody you are not. e world wants to measure you, weigh you, look at you, size you up, decide who you are, and generally, it’s by what you have done. God says, “No. I’m going to measure you by what I’ve done for you.”
vice and ministry for others. We think, “Has God forgotten me? Has God forgotten us?”
Here’s some assurance for you in Hebrews 6:10. “For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.” In other words, God doesn’t forget your works for Him, your love towards Him, and your concern for people. at missionary needed this verse, and we do, too.
Even though we forget God’s power, words, commandments and place in our lives, God hasn’t forgotten you. God hasn’t forgotten those beautiful things you did a long time ago in church, even
though you may not be attending church now. God is not so unjust as to do that. God positively remembers your past ministry to others, even if you are away from God.
So, who and what will never be forgotten? You and your “God service” will never be forgotten. And God always leaves the welcome mat out for anyone who wants to return home.
By the way, God never makes a promise that is too good to be true.
Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.
“heroes.”
Becca Burd is heading into her first year as principal at Arroyo. She feels very fortunate for what Southwest has provided for her school.
“I just think that having corporate sponsors come and give back to the teachers (is great) because teachers are always so worried about giving back to their students and making sure their students and fami-
“You are all influencing and impacting children on a daily basis,” Frisby said. “Every single day, that is something that they’re going to be able to say as they grow and move on in life, and that’s awesome. The other thing is, I think we all have a renewed appreciation of how valuable (teachers) are.”
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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
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• 25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 623-900-4736, caferio.com
• 16955 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria, 480-573-0110, caferio.com
Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.
Chili’s (multiple locations)
• 7717 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-5354222, chilis.com
• 10040 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-0107, chilis.com
Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.
Denny’s (multiple locations)
• 8737 NW Grand Avenue, Peoria, 623486-5510, dennys.com
• 8131 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-486-8505, dennys.com
O ered Tuesday through ursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.
IHOP (multiple locations)
• 9976 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, 623-362-8002, ihop.com
• 10603 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria,
623-977-0599, ihop.com
• 8359 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-412-1001, ihop.com
Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.
NYPD Pizza
• 7650 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-561-6973, aznypdpizza.com
On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturdays, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is o ered all day for kids 10 and under.
Village Inn
• 9800 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-2708, villageinn.com
On Mondays, one free kids meal is provided per every adult meal purchase.
1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons.”
2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/ her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to the: • Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 850032205 or electronically file your “Answer” or “Response” through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts. gov/efilinginformation. After filing, mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at their current address. NOTE: If you do not file electronically you will not have an electronic access to the documents in this case.
3. If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
4. You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address listed at the top of the preceding page, from the Clerk of the Superior Court’s Customer Service Center.
5. If this is an action for dissolution (divorce), legal separation, or annulment, either or both spouses may file a Petition for Conciliation for the purpose of determining whether there is any mutual interests in preserving the marriage or for Mediation to attempt to settle disputes concerning legal decision making (legal custody) and parenting time issues regarding minor children.
6. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing accommodation or his/her counsel at least three (3) judicial days in advance of a scheduled proceeding.
7. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing the interpreter and/or translator or his/her counsel at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding.
SIGNED AND SEALED this Date: May 11, 2023
Jeff Fine
Clerk of Superior Cour
By:N. Marruffo
Deputy Clerk
A copy of the Summons and Complaint may be obtained by contacting Best Law Firm located at 9383 E. Bahia Dr. Suite 100, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Published in the Glendale Star, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023
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