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Westgate shooter sentenced to 44 years BY JORDAN ROGERS
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he man in connection with a Westgate Entertainment District shooting on May 21, 2020, has received his sentence. Armando Hernandez received the maximum sentence of 44 years in prison for the mass shooting. The sentence will be followed by seven years of probation upon his release. “Those at Westgate on May 20 not only feared for their lives but three people received serious injuries,” County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said. “A maximum sentence for these crimes is justice. “We are fortunate that the victims in this case survived and now a dangerous individual has been removed from our com-
munity.” In April, Hernandez pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted first-degree murder, class 2 felonies, and two counts of aggravated assault, class 3 felonies. Other counts were dismissed due to a plea agreement. On May 21, 2020, he shot a 30-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man and a 16-yearold girl in what was called a random attack. Hernandez, the then-20-year-old, who was armed with an AR-15, reportedly was trying to shoot 10 people. His assault rifle jammed before he could reach that goal. He told police that he identified as an “incel,” short for involuntary celibate. Hernandez also told police that he shot people to “gain respect.” The Maricopa
County Attorney’s Office said Hernandez targeted couples. Though Hernandez told police he wasn’t trying to kill anybody and rather cause injury, prosecutors later said that Hernandez had been planning a “mass casualty” attack over the course of three years prior to the attack. On May 20, 2021, just one day prior to the shooting, he took a video of himself driving. “Hello, my name is Armando Junior Hernandez, and I’m going to be the shooter of Westgate 2020,” he said, showing guns in his back seat. “This is to get back at society.” Hernandez will serve the maximum sentence in the Arizona Department of Corrections.
the 15-year-old, who was in the driver’s seat, and a 16-year-old, who was in the passenger’s seat. Detectives contacted the two in the car, and the 15-year-old told detectives that there was a gun in the car. After asking him not to reach for it, detectives tried to take the suspect into custody. He broke away and reached into the vehicle, where the gun was stored. Another officer, who saw the suspect was reaching for the gun, shot at the driver. The driver then stopped for a moment and again continued to reach toward the gun in the vehicle. The detective once
again shot at the driver, striking him multiple times. Officers performed life-saving efforts, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead because of the injuries. The 16-year-old was taken into custody without further issue. A gun was found near where the suspect was reaching. According to a tweet by the Glendale Police Department, no officers were injured in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and it will be led by detectives with the Buckeye Police Department.
Stolen vehicle investigation leads to teen’s death BY JORDAN ROGERS
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15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital and later died of his gunshot wounds after an encounter with Glendale police near 63rd and Glendale avenues. On the morning of July 6, officers took a stolen vehicle report on a red Toyota Corolla near the area of the 91st and Glendale avenues. Just after 1:30 p.m., detectives located the stolen vehicle at an apartment complex at the eventual area of the incident. The vehicle was occupied by two boys,
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Suspect arrested after setting man on fire The BY JORDAN ROGERS
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lendale police arrested a homeless man after he set another man on fire at a bus stop near the Circle K located at 5800 W. Olive Avenue. The suspect, later identified as Luciano Marquis Simmons, purchased $1 worth of gasoline from the Circle K and utilized that and a butane torch to set the victim, Blake Angerer, ablaze. Angerer was transported to the Maricopa County Burn Unit, where he is intubated. Just after 4:30 a.m. July 3, Glendale police received a 911 call advising someone was on fire.
Upon arrival, officers located Angerer at the entrance of the Circle K engulfed in flames. Witnesses were trying to extinguish the fire by pouring water on Angerer. Police said they were advised by witnesses that Simmons had gone into the store and put the purchased gasoline into a water bottle. They were then told that after purchasing the gasoline, the suspect walked to a nearby bus stop. A witness at the bus stop told police Simmons then poured the gasoline over Angerer and set him on fire with the butane torch. “Video surveillance was obtained and is consistent with statements pro-
vided by the clerk,” the police report said. “The bus stop itself, where the incident occurred, is not viewable from the footage; however, Luciano is on camera filling up the water bottle with gasoline, and shortly after the victim and witness are observed running from the area of the bus stop to the entrance of the Circle K while the victim is on fire.” Simmons admitted to being at the Circle K and purchasing the gasoline. He also identified himself as the man in the surveillance video but denied being the person who injured Angerer. Police are still investigating a motive, and Simmons is facing one count of aggravated assault.
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Glendale’s new café lights crisscross over Glendale Avenue. The idea came from Downtown merchants by way of the Glendale Chamber Strategic Advisory Group. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)
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Fourth of July fireworks cause 8 fires in Glendale BY JORDAN ROGERS
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he Glendale Fire Department had its hands full for Independence Day weekend. According to Capt. Ashley Losch, the city experienced 10 fires that involved some form of structure from the afternoon of July 3 to the morning of July 5. That figure does not include dumpster fires and other smaller fires. “It was an extremely busy shift for our crews,” she said. “It was absolutely a massive uptick for us. Fourth of July weekend, when it falls on a weekend, it feels as though more people go out of town, but this year was pretty packed. The city was pretty busy.” Losch said many fires is not average but that the number of fires that crews have to respond to does vary. Of the 10 structure fires Glendale Fire responded to, eight of them, Losch said, were related to fireworks.
“I was talking to one of our crews that was working, and they said at one point they got up on the roof of the station and every single neighborhood had fireworks — and not the legal kind,” she said. “I don’t know if they were more readily available or if people were ready to celebrate. But we certainly saw the uptick and the aftermath, unfortunately.” On July 4, Glendale Fire dealt with four fires concurrently. Being that busy drains resources very quickly.
“It leaves the city less available to run medical calls or other fires,” Losch said. “There was a point in time on the Fourth of July night where we had four fires going on simultaneously, so there wasn’t a unit available in Glendale at all, as we were all (working) on some fire somewhere in the city. So, it’s a strain on our resources for sure.” Losch said she’s thankful for the partnership Glendale Fire has with the automatic-aid system, as it filled the gap, but there were too many fires in the Valley. “It just reaches further and further out for resources, causing a delay in response times,” Losch said. As it pertains to setting off fireworks, Losch said that if someone is interested in setting off fireworks they should keep it to the legal options. In addition, try to avoid using them while it is windy, as that could lead to unpredictability. Something that is overlooked by many is disposal of them. “If you do use them, make sure you’re
soaking them in a bucket of water for at least 24 hours or when they’re fully saturated before putting them in a trash can because they will ignite the debris or any trash if they’re still hot,” Losch said. Generally speaking, however, Losch advises against the use of personal fireworks. “Honestly, go to the big shows,” she said. “That’s why the cities put them on. Go enjoy the big shows. Let the professionals do it, and then go home and have a safe night so that you know that you’re not risking yourself or your neighbors.” For Losch, she stressed that if anyone finds themselves in a dangerous situation caused by a fire, the public should allow the fire department to do its job. “We want you to get to safety,” she said. “Call 911. Let us come in and handle it. We don’t want anyone going back in for pets or possessions. We understand how important they are, but your life is important and we want to make sure you’re safe.”
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hris Matthews, during the “pre-MSNBC Celebrity” phase of his career, penned an article in 1991 for The New Republic in which he detailed the parentally partisan roles of the two major parties, based on the basic family unit. “‘Daddy’ (the Republican) locks the door at night and brings home the bacon. ‘Mommy’ (the Democrat) worries when the kids are sick and makes sure each one gets treated fairly.” Today that convenient partisan shorthand is as outdated as the 1950s TV sitcoms which Matthews claimed as the inspiration for his theory. Three decades later, the “family political dynamic” must include a third group of active participants.
Biology, psychology and current events indicate the new “contributors” to the political process are spoiled brats who throw public tantrums. And their profane exhibitions are decidedly “family un-
friendly.” “Peoples’ Exhibit A” comes from right here in Arizona. The Pima Country Democratic Party promoted an event — a protest, actually — for Independence Day. Sadly, the “F” in the first word of the event’s name did not stand for the “Fourth.” That tweet subsequently disappeared faster than you could fry an egg on a sidewalk in Sahuarita during the summer. In its place came a longer Twitter
thread, which began in contrite fashion: “PCDP posted a graphic which, we agree, was in poor taste. … That was a mistake, and we will do better.” So far, so good… but so-so must have been the reaction of the Pima County Democrats involved in drafting the internet response. As is often the case, a party committee tasked with formulating a reply is usually more concerned with arriving at a consensus rather than quelling a controversy. This one was no different. The subsequent two threads of the replacement tweet grew more shrill and combative: “Make no mistake, however. We support the event which will be on July 4 at 7 p.m. at Reid Park. “The event was organized to help women in our community grieve for the loss of their bodily autonomy, which we consider an elemental right.
Our posting of the graphic upset some people. We urge you to save your outrage for the women in this state who will die of botched abortions. Arizona is not a good place to be a woman right now.” Apparently, Reid Park in Tucson on the Fourth of July was not a good place to be for radical leftists who hoped to draw attention to a stance they would characterize as “pro-choice.” Why? Because Tucson media outlets made a conscious choice not to cover the event with the obscene name. Usually, newsroom assignment editors make every effort to cover events organized by leftist grievance mongers. In this case, the theme was so objectionable it resulted in non-coverage.
We have been told by the White House press secretary that Biden has read the letter. We also have been told his administration will “use every tool we possibly can” to bring Griner home. I hope so, because Russian news reports have said Griner, arrested on Feb. 17, faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly having 0.702 grams of hash oil in two vape cartridges in her luggage. She pleaded guilty to drug charges on July 7. Biden and the U.S. State Department should use every tool in America’s toolbox to secure Griner’s release — exactly as he should on behalf of the more than 60 Americans currently held hostage in foreign countries. Like Paul Whelan, a former Marine wrongfully detained in Russia since 2018. Like “the Citgo 6,” petroleum
executives wrongfully held in Venezuela since 2017. And like Alina Lopez-Miyares, wrongfully locked up in a Cuban prison since January 2017. In a more just world, we would care about all these Americans with the same vigor and at the same loud volume. The truth? As a culture, we have a limited attention span, a finite amount of compassion we spend in dollops — a sprinkling for the homeless here, a few spoonfuls for the struggling poor there, and a drip or two for Brittney Griner. Is that right? I don’t think so. I wish we had an endless reserve of compassion, enough to go around in the right proportions. Even so, I disagree wholeheartedly with Mercury head coach Vanessa Nygaard, who took dead aim at America in comments supporting Griner last week.
“If it was LeBron, he’d be home, right?” Nygaard declared. “It’s a statement about the value of women. It’s a statement about the value of a Black person. It’s a statement about the value of a gay person. All of those. We know it.” Actually, it’s a statement about how little we pay attention to wrongful detainees and their suffering. Virtually no one save the families of the imprisoned has made a peep about wrongfully imprisoned Americans anywhere, about Whelan, the Citgo 6 or Lopez-Miyares. This silence has nothing to do with race, gender or who someone loves. It has everything to do with our culture’s capacity to empathize. Nygaard seems to think if Griner was male, white and straight, America would be threatening nuclear war.
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Griner case illustrates plight of detained Americans BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ
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he open letter to President Biden, written by hand and released on the Fourth of July, tore at the heart. This is the unfortunate plight of Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner, wrongfully detained for 143 days and counting in a godforsaken gulag 6,000 miles from home. “As I sit here in a Russian prison,” Griner wrote, “alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever.” She went on to beseech Biden: “I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don’t forget about me and the other American Detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home.”
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HAYWORTH FROM PAGE 8
Clearly, the dropping of the “f-bomb” in polite company has grown in frequency, and neither political ideology nor partisan label ensures it will not be uttered. But this coarsening of our culture cannot be condoned under any circumstance… least of all to curse Independence Day. A Democrat-turned-Republican offered a humorous take on the differences between our two major parties, including a gentle nudge to the party of his youth and an exaltation of the
party he joined, while including a mention of Independence Day. “Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July,” said Ronald Reagan, “but the Democrats believe every day is April 15.” Arizona Democrats may find another date on this year’s calendar even more taxing: Election Day. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
LEIBOWITZ FROM PAGE 8
Reality says otherwise. Nygaard is correct about one thing, though. If LeBron James was wrongfully imprisoned, Americans would be rioting in the streets. That has everything to do with celebrity, which is the only reason you have heard about Brittney Griner’s case at all. If Griner couldn’t dribble, couldn’t dunk, wasn’t a six-time WBNA All-Star, her imprisonment would be occurring in silence.
Nygaard is dead wrong about for whom we care and why. We reserve the greatest compassion for the most famous among us — it is a perverted truth about the American way. I hope Brittney Griner comes home soon. And I hope we bring every other wrongfully detained American home with her. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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h, Alexa, how did we ever manage without you? “I am not certain of this and have no opinion,” Alexa replies dryly. OK, Alexa, please speak to me in my mother’s voice and give me the weather report. “Judy, it is sunny today with a high of 95 degrees. Wear sunshade.” Thanks Mom, I needed that. Yes, the future is here. Amazon has revealed that it has developed a way for its Alexa voice to replicate the speech of a dead relative. That’s right, with just 1 minute of recorded speech, artificial intelligence now has voice synthesizing capabilities to let Alexa mimic your deceased friend or relative. While many find this a tremendous breakthrough in technology, others feel it is creepy. The head scientist in charge of Alexa’s newest vocal abilities claims, “We are unquestionably living in the golden era of artificial intelligence, where science fiction is becoming reality.” OK, let’s all fasten our seatbelts because the “new world” is coming and it seems nothing, when it comes to Alexa, will be off limits. My father had a radio program, so I have plenty of tapes of his voice. I still have a long message in my voicemail that my mother left me the week before she died. Do I really want to hear their voices in present day conversations? They could tell me the weather, recite news reports and even read me books or recipes. I love the thought of listening to them. But something tells me we are entering the twilight zone. Amazon now wants to expand the “companion-
ship relationship” that so many folks have with Alexa. In this role, Alexa strives to “have human attributes like empathy, which builds trust.” Oh yeah, dear readers, be careful. We might be trusting our virtual assistant a little too much. My beef with Alexa is that she never stops listening. Evidently our “helpful” devices do not turn off, meaning that private conversations are not exactly private. Of course, many people believe that this is the small price to pay for convenience. How can we have a “smart house” without a little bit of intrusion from an empathetic robot? We don’t want to go back to the dark ages, before technology enhanced (ruled) our lives. This is the world we have created. I like to point out to my grandsons that I lived pre-text, pre-Alexa and pre-Siri. You know, those olden days when phones were used for talking and we had to remember things. The daunting experience of living in a lowtech past is simply a fading memory that has no place in the current era of “smart” devices. (Perhaps humans are becoming dumber.) Years ago, I drove 3,000 miles across country with no GPS or cellphone. I read a map, like a pioneer! With technology we can do things faster. Is artificial intelligence making us smarter or more dependent? I will ask Alexa her opinion of this and to answer in my mother’s voice. That would be the icing on the technology cake, because as always, mom is the voice of reason. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.
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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF he nation’s fifth largest homebuilder, Taylor Morrison Home Corp., will expand its portfolio with the debut of 10 new collections across three communities in the Phoenix area starting in July. Over the course of the next four months, Taylor Morrison will launch these new, single-family home collections in the master-planned communities of Rancho Mercado, Combs Ranch and Stonehaven. “This pivotal point in Phoenix’s growth story has reinforced Taylor Morrison’s commitment to supporting the communities we build in and truly making an impact on the state’s growing economy,”
said Brad Schoenberg, division president for the company’s Phoenix division. “We are proud to contribute to the Valley by building exceptional housing that complements the desert landscape and provides a bounty of options for eager homebuyers.” One of the state’s top homebuilders, Taylor Morrison develops a wide variety of housing options designed to meet homebuyers of varying price points. Taylor Morrison’s 40 communities are located throughout the Valley, including the West Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the East Valley. By October, Taylor Morrison will have over 50 communities throughout the greater Phoenix area.
Rancho Mercado, Surprise: Six new collections — named Rio Vista, Almeria, Los Cielos, Ravenna, Catalonia and Fiesta — will be unveiled as part of Taylor Morrison’s second phase in the Rancho Mercado master-planned community. Buyers will have the choice of two models per collection with each single-family home featuring 1,504 to 4,737 square feet, two to six bedrooms, two to five baths, and spacious garages. These collections are all pre-selling now, with models anticipated to open in July and August. Combs Ranch, San Tan Valley: This new master-planned community will debut with Landmark and Discovery collections, featuring two and three models, respectively. Buyers can select single-family homes ranging from 1,715-3,393 square feet with two to three and a half baths and spacious garages. These collections are now pre-selling, with models anticipated to open in July and August. Stonehaven, Glendale: Taylor Morrison will debut three new collections within the Stonehaven master-planned community. Buyers can choose from three models in the Encore collection and two models in both the Voyage and Discov-
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For the first time, Taylor Morrison’s Phoenix division will offer Canvas as part of the homebuying process starting with these communities, except Voyage at Stonehaven. Through Canvas, buyers can choose from design selections curated by in-house designers. The new communities will also feature TM LiveWell, a standard offering for all to-be-built homes. Inspired by home shoppers’ input amid COVID-19, Taylor Morrison was among the first homebuilders to offer consumers healthy home features at no additional cost with TM LiveWell’s in-home products for safer and cleaner living. TM LiveWell’s products and technologies ensure the use of safer paint, healthier air and cleaner water. Sales for Rancho Mercado, Combs Ranch and Stonehaven have begun. Available lots and home features will be listed on Taylor Morrison’s website at taylormorrison.com/az/phoenix.
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Family is the key to Kyle Bradish’s success BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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amily is everything to Valley native Kyle Bradish. The pitcher relied on his support system as he climbed the ladder from Millennium High School, which he graduated from in 2015, to his bigleague debut with the Baltimore Orioles on April 29. “It took a lot of hard work and a lot of support from my family,” Bradish said. “My wife (Mollie) and I started dating in high school and continued through college. She’s been there by my side the whole time. That helped along with staying focused and having a lot of good coaches and teammates along the way.” As of July 9, Bradish was on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation but was expected to return to the squad soon. Baseball has long been Bradish’s passion. He grew up playing the sport, as well as football and basketball. All
the while, his dream was to end up in the MLB. “My dad played baseball, so it ran in the family,” he said. “But, when you’re a kid, it doesn’t seem as far away, just because you have big dreams. When I got to college and things started working out, I thought this was actually attainable. “With each level, it just got harder and harder. It’s the same game, just a bit higher level. That was the same thing I was told when I got to Camden Yards. It’s the same game, just go out and play. The lights were just brighter, and the ballpark was bigger.” When the 25-year-old pitcher made his MLB debut, his family was there for him again. “It was awesome to have my family out there. My wife was out there. It was awesome,” he said. “There were a lot of emotions. I was nervous. I was very excited, but a dream come true.” Inspired by former Millennium coach Ryan Bethel, Bradish said he brings a “good energy” to the team and he’s a “good clubhouse guy.”
Millennium High School graduate Kyle Bradish made his MLB debut in April with the Balitmore Orioles. (Baltimore Orioles/ Submitted)
“Then, every fifth day, I got out there and give it my all. I’m not going to quit,” he added. “My goal is to stay
in the big leagues and keep pitching. I want to maximize my ability and show constant improvement.”
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Betty Webb: Writing Unforgettable Characters — Writer in Residence Workshop JULY 16
Don Williams Sr. and Company JULY 17
Beginning his musical career at the age of 9, Don Williams Sr. taught himself how to play the keyboards, violin, saxophone, flute, drums and bass guitar. Throughout the years, Betty Webb, author of the best-sellhe’s combined his talent with life exing Lena Jones series and “Gunn periences to create a show that auZoo” series of books, is hosting a diences connect with on a personal writer-in-residence workshop. The level. Williams said, “I’ve learned workshop’s focus is to aid writers in Parent_ad_4.9x4.9_2022 copy.pdf 1 6/2/22 PM from my mistakes, enough4:58 to be character creation and avoidance of
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able to put that feeling into my music. I would like to think that people will listen and relate to it a lot better.” Over the course of his career, Williams has performed alongside acts like the Commodores and Dennis Edwards of the Temptations. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
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. 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 office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com. crystallographer Rosalind Franklin. Franklin faces obstacles from her family and colleagues that threaten to disrupt her livelihood. Those who still do not feel comfortable returning to a public setting due to the pandemic, or are just unable to make it, may partake in the discussion virtually through Zoom. Velma Teague Library or Virtual on Zoom, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, Glendale, free, glendaleazlibrary. com
58th Avenue Book Group: “Her Hidden Genius” by Marie Benedict JULY 19
Join others for an in-depth discussion on “Her Hidden Genius,” a book written by Marie Benedict. The book tells a fictionalized version of the life of English chemist and X-ray
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line at noon Monday, July 18. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
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Zoner & the Drip! Puppet Show JULY 21
Westgate Wednesdays: Frozen Fiesta with the Snow Sisters JULY 20
Another edition of Westgate Wednesdays takes place with Frozen Fiesta with the Snow Sisters. Children can make their own beaded pony snowflakes. Families that spend $30 or more on a single transaction at Opa Life Greek Cafe at Westgate between July 14 and July 20 will be allowed to cut in the character photo line. Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale, free, 6 to 7:30 p.m., westgateaz.com
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The Open Mic JULY 20
Stir Crazy Comedy Club is hosting an open mic night. Those interested are likely to see new talent as well as seasoned comedians 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 on-
Sponsored by the Glendale Water Services Department’s Conservation and Sustainable Living Division, the Zoner & the Drip! Puppet Show informs children about wise usage of water. It is intended for kids between the ages of 5 and 11. Attendance will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be given out beginning at 1:45 p.m. to those in line. Foothills Library, Roadrunner Room, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 2 to 3 p.m., glendaleazlibrary.com
Nick Hoff JULY 22 AND JULY 23
Known for his appearances in commercials for Amazon, Miller Lite and Pepsi, Nick Hoff is bringing his nationally acclaimed act to Glendale. His comedy album titled “Baby Daddy” occupied the top spot on the iTunes chart, he opened for Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on their “We’ve Been Thinking” tour, and he has been featured on Netflix’s Wild West Comedy Festival. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com
For over 30 years, Alice Tatum has been a part of Phoenix’s music scene with her vocal talent. Her work has been featured in national commercials, television and film. She has also performed alongside Alice Cooper, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Nancy Wilson, Tom Scott and the Righteous Brothers. Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com
Real to Reel: Let Him Go JULY 27
Real to Reel gives Glendale residents the chance to talk about books that were eventually made into movies. This month’s topic is “Let Him Go.” Anybody that has read the book or seen the film is encouraged to join the discussion. Glendale Main Public Library, Large Meeting Room, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary. com
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Ironwood expanding to Goodyear next summer BY LAURA LATZKO
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ronwood Cancer and Research Centers provides academic care but in a community setting at 15 Valley locations. Soon, it will expand to Goodyear after it breaks ground on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 159th Avenue and McDowell Road. It will open next summer as a 28,000-square-foot center. When it’s finished, it will be 45,000 square feet. Ironwood Executive Director Brian Washburn said the new building will have a modern aesthetic and a patient-centered layout. “It will be designed with a smooth patient-flow process, so that depending on the purpose of the visit, the modality, the specialty, it will make for an easy flow for the patient through the various departments,” Washburn said. Patient demand called for the expansion of the company, which also includes West Valley locations in Avondale, Glendale and Sun City. “With all of the growth in the West Valley and all of the growth in our practice, we decided it was time to expand and develop that new site,” Washburn said. “Some of our patients are having to drive past the area to get to us. … We don’t want patients to have to wait for their care or have any undue hardships to get to see one of our providers.” Dr. Joseph Nabong, chief of strategy and development and a board-certified oncologist for Ironwood, said the need traces back to 2015. He’s in the Avondale office
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Ironwood Executive Director Brian Washburn said the expansion “will be designed with a smooth patient-flow process” to make it easy for the patient to move through various departments. (Ironwood/Submitted)
but will move to Goodyear once it is completed. “The office is so busy with the need around the area with these hospitals,” Nabong said. “We provide care not only in the office but in the hospitals themselves. … The need is there, and the growth is there, and we know for a fact that this area is growing tremendously compared to any other area in Arizona.” Ironwood was founded in 1993 by Dr. Parvinderjit Khanuja with one location and has grown over the years through mergers with other patient-focused cancer and oncology centers. Washburn said independent practices
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like Ironwood are increasingly rare, as cancer centers around the country are being purchased by private equities and hospitals. “It’s getting harder and harder to run a practice, especially an oncology practice, which can be very costly. This is a very strong, growing, developing practice,” Washburn said. “For the community to have something like this that isn’t tied to a larger entity, where the physicians get to make decisions, that is so unique. The physicians get to make the decisions for the direction of
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Does my child have a pediatric feeding disorder?
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ediatricians may suspect pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) at annual checkups if children are not growing as anticipated or if they are not progressing with their diet as expected. However, parents often identify signs of PFD first, due to difficulties their child experiences during nursing, bottle feeding or mealtimes. Below are common signs of PFD: • Difficulty transitioning to baby food from the bottle or from the bottle to a cup. • Facial grimacing or turning the head away from food or liquids. • Crying during feedings or frequent temper tantrums during meals. • Coughing, gagging, retching and/or choking during or after swallowing. • Taking longer than 30 minutes to finish a meal or snack. • Refusing foods of certain textures or colors, or only eating certain types of
food with a complete unwillingness to try new foods or different brands. • Holding food in the mouth, stuffing the mouth, or spitting out partially chewed food. The Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire developed by Feeding Matters LLC is available at feedingmatters. org on the family support page in the resources and support section. Filling out this questionnaire identifies “red flags” for PFD, and parents should discuss these concerns with their child’s pediatrician for possible specialist referrals. Early diagnosis is important — children with PFD will not grow out of it without intervention. The information contained in this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions regarding any possible health or medical condition. Stephanie Teale-Sanchez, M.S., CCC-SLP, is director of clinical edu-
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multiple locations,” Washburn said. Ironwood facilities offer services like social work, survivorship, integrative medicine support, art activities, tai chi and drumming experiences. Being an academic, community-based organization means the practice has close ties to the communities it serves. “We are ingrained in the community,” Nabong said. “We work in these community hospitals. We interact with all of the community doctors. They know us personally, and they know they can send their patients to us to get the best care they can. It’s comparable to any academic center in the country,” Nabong said. The new facility will be focused on oncology care and treatment for patients but is expected to become a research hub offering clinical trials. “We are committed to the advance-
their patients’ care and the direction of the practice.” Ironwood employs more than 100 providers and over 700 employees in five cancer centers that offer comprehensive services and a growing women’s oncology program. Some doctors and key staff will move to the new facility from other locations, but many of the physicians and staff will be new. “We’re going to have a large healthy staff there of academically strong and highly trained physicians,” Washburn said. The Goodyear facility will offer treatments such as medical and women’s oncology, chemotherapy, radiology and immunotherapy. “They are going to be able to get these treatments at a single site. It’s going to make it much more convenient for the patient, rather than traveling to
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Beatitudes Campus is a move in the right direction BY MILLIE OAKESON
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point for activities. The floor plans and sizes range from 867 to 1,481 square feet and include large windows and balconies with views of the mountains and city. The new Union Café will add a creative twist on dining — think coffeehouse during the day but in the evening converts to a lounge for residents to enjoy happy hour with a variety of beverages, small plates and entertainment. The Club B fitness center will have best-in-class wellness program, complemented by Studio B, a motion center for fitness classes. Beatitudes Campus provides an engaging array of events, excursions and lifelong learning opportunities that encourage continued growth, stimulation and connections. “Our No. 1 goal at Beatitudes Campus is to help our residents live longer, healthier and happier lives,” said Millie Oakeson, sales and marketing director. “We believe anyone, at any age, in
Promenade Residences are the next part of the 27-acre campus, which began its master redevelopment plan in 2018. (Beatitudes Campus/Submitted)
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Chronic wounds reaching unprecedented levels BY CIC FOOT & ANKLE
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he rate of nonhealing sores in America is alarming. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million people in the United States are affected by slow or nonhealing wounds. A wound can be anything from a scrape that never really heals to an open sore that slowly gets larger. “When people hear the word ‘wound,’ they sometimes don’t realize it’s a sore or cut on your leg or foot that is considered nonhealing because it doesn’t get better and over time may get worse,” explained Dr. Daniel Schulman, CIC Foot & Ankle. Diabetes, neuropathy, obesity or poor circulation all contribute to how people develop wounds and if they heal or not. “Patients with diabetes need to be particularly careful because their feet may be numb and they don’t feel pain,” Schulman said. “For them, a blister can turn into a wound before they realize it, and if they walk barefoot, they might step on
Diabetes, neuropathy, obesity or poor circulation all contribute to how people develop wounds and if they heal or not. (Stock image)
something that can create a sore.” He recommended they check their feet daily and look for changes. When wounds don’t get better, it’s because there is not enough blood supply to sustain healing.
“Poor circulation is the primary reason why a wound starts in the first place and why it doesn’t heal,” Schulman said. “Blood carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. If it’s not flowing to your feet, it affects the healing process.”
It’s important to start treatment as soon as possible. “There’s not time to see if it will get better on its own,” Schulman cautioned. “If you watch it, what will happen is you’ll watch it get worse.”
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n advance directive is a legal document that allows you to plan and make your own end-of-life wishes known if you are unable to communicate those wishes at some later time. In the state of Arizona, the following two types of advance directives are recognized: • Health care power of attorney: This allows you to appoint an agent to make decisions about your medical care — including decisions about life sustaining treatments — if you can no longer speak for yourself. • Living will: Lets you state your wishes about medical care in the event that you develop a terminal condition or are permanently unconscious and can no longer make your own medical decisions. Your living will may control or guide your agent’s decisions
regarding your health care treatment. Consider the following five reasons you need one: • Maintaining control: In the absence of an advance directive, someone not of your choosing could end up making critical health care decisions for you. • Preventing litigation: Without an advance directive in place, your loved ones could wind up in a costly and ultimately divisive court battle over the right to make health care decisions for you. • Ensuring your wishes are honored: If you have strong beliefs about receiving life-sustaining medical care at the end of your life, the only way to ensure those beliefs will be honored is to have an advance directive in place that legally requires them to be honored. • Making things easier on loved ones:
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No matter how often you have discussed the matter, your close loved ones may genuinely not remember what your wishes are regarding endof-life medical treatment given the stress they are under. Moreover, if you do not wish to receive life-sustaining treatment or care, your loved ones may not be capable of following those wishes because they do not An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to plan want to let you go. and make your own end-of-life wishes known if you are unable to In that case, only communicate those wishes at some later time. (Stock image) an advance direcus at 1-888-222-1328 or visit us at tive can override their wishes. morristrust.com to schedule a free conFor more information, please call sultation.
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list” to compare your needs and current monthly expenses, delivery services, transportation costs, meal expenditures and the upkeep of a house with the monthly fee of a retirement community. 3. Ask questions: Get to know the community. A tour or information presentation can provide you a feel for a community’s amenities, services and safeguards, such as if residents have received the COVID-19 vaccine. But also ask about lifestyle. Learn about a community’s fitness, art classes or other interests you may enjoy. Accreditation, which provides the assurance that high standards of quality care, service and safeguards are maintained is another important topic to discuss. For more information about the engaging senior living lifestyle and supportive services offered at La Siena, call 602-635-6968 or visit us at lasienaseniorliving.com.
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Benevilla Benefitness adaptive gym opens to the public BY BENEVILLA
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enevilla unveils to the public the Benefitness Adaptive Gym, its latest program designed to meet a vital community need. “We are excited to offer such an amazing resource to those in our community facing the challenges of aging and adults with different abilities and special considerations,” said Lorrie Karn, Benevilla director of Benefitness. Benevilla is accepting memberships. To celebrate the launch of the gym, it is running a special promotion on pricing packages and accepting reservations for its founding members club, offering exclusive discounts for the first 25 elite members and first 25 premier members. The founding members will also receive an introductory swag bag filled with Benefitness branded items. For more information or a behindthe-scenes tour, call Benefitness at 623-584-0065. The adaptive gym provides specialized equipment and individual and group fitness instruction to adults with
differing abilities and special physical considerations. That includes those with early onset diagnoses of Parkinson’s, dementia, multiple sclerosis and more looking to improve physical performance, mental acuity, strength, balance and overall well-being. Members will be mindfully guided to work out at their own ability level, yet coached to gain strength, mobility and quality of life. Benefitness is the perfect gym for those just beginning their fitness journey; recovering from a fall, illness or injury; or having a progressive diagnosis. Register today for specialized training classes during which certified “coaches” will provide individual and small-group instruction including Rock Steady Boxing, circuit training, BeneBoxing, fall and injury prevention, and stretch and range of motion. The gym will offer modified equipment for individuals in wheelchairs, people who have limited motion, and those who are differently abled. If would like more information or would like to take a behind-the-scenes tour, call Benefitness at 623-584-0065.
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Ironwood...continued from page 2 ment of our patients’ care as well as our medical knowledge,” Washburn said. “We have collaborated with national pharmaceutical and device companies to conduct clinical trials for oncology, which are generally not available to the public. As an instrumental partner with these national companies, we have been able to bring new oncology drugs to the market as well as novel treatments for breast and lung cancer, which aren’t normally available as a research option for some of these patients. “We have research studies at many of
our sites, but we are excited this will likely become our hub because of the sheer size.” The facility will be part of the Goodyear Medical Innovation Corridor, one of the West Valley’s largest growing health care and medical districts. The area also includes the Abrazo West Campus hospital. “I think it will be a great complement to our mission and what we are trying to accomplish,” Washburn said. “We wanted to be near the other medical providers, for those additional services, making it convenient for the patient. The location is ideal for the patients, being right there off the I-10 and the 303.”
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Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed Muscle cramping, difficulty walking, burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in the legs or feet are symptoms of neuropathy people live with every day,” explains Dr. Kerry Zang, podiatric medical director of CIC Foot & Ankle. “The thing is PAD has very similar symptoms. So similar that in many cases, people are told it’s neuropathy when it may not be.” Medicine is often prescribed. “Pills aren’t a cure, they just suppress the symptoms,” says Zang. “If neuropathy
isn’t causing the symptoms, the real problem could get worse.” It’s important to determine if PAD (peripheral artery disease) is causing the pain or making it worse. PAD is plaque in the arteries which causes poor circulation. “Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to your feet which they need to stay healthy,” explains Zang, “When your feet aren’t getting an adequate supply, they start sending signals.” Those signals include pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or cramping. The good news is PAD is treatable in
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hen O.A.R. multi-instrumentalist Jerry DePizzo thinks about the Maryland band’s tours, he recalls love and memories. Within seconds of hearing the word “Phoenix,” he thinks Celebrity Theatre and its quirky revolving stage. “It’s one of my favorites, in a weird and wild sort of way,” he said with a laugh. “It’s quirky. There’s nothing else like it. It’s a great room, and when it’s at capacity, the audience has the ability to be a lot louder.” The guitarist/saxophonist fondly recalls the Valley and venues around the state. On Friday, July 15, O.A.R. will kick off its summer jaunt with G. Love
and Dispatch at the Mesa Amphitheatre. “We’re excited to go out with Dispatch this summer,” he said. “That one’s been three years in the making. Any time O.A.R. is going out with Dispatch, it’s a good idea.” O.A.R. — which features vocalist/ guitarist Marc Roberge, lead guitarist Richard On, drummer Chris Culos, bassist Benj Gershman, and DePizzo — formed in high school and this year rings in 25 years. Sticking with its moniker, Of a Revolution, the band helms Heard the World Foundation, which raises money to create education-based opportunities, including music therapy programs in hospitals, scholarships, donating comSEE O.A.R. PAGE 15
O.A.R. is, from left, Richard On, Benj Gershman, Marc Roberge, Chris Culos and Jerry DePizzo. They kick off their U.S. tour on Friday, July 15, at the Mesa Amphitheatre. (Zoe Rain/Contributor)
SpongeBob musical is a ‘pleasant surprise’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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hen Loren Stone shares he’s starring as the title character in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s live action “The SpongeBob Musical,” he receives interesting looks. “I tell Uber drivers I’m a traveling performer and an actor and I’m here doing ‘SpongeBob,’ and they always ask how heavy the costumes are,” said Stone, who hails from Pensacola, Florida. “But we’re not in big, clunky cartoon costumes. It’s suggestive. The character wears Rhombus slacks with high knee socks with the blue and red stripes, tight yellow shirt and red tie.” “The SpongeBob Musical” wraps at the Arizona Broadway Theatre on Sunday, July 17. Stone said the musical often battles with those perceptions.
“At the core, it is about what makes us different, that unites us and makes us special. It’s a story about friendship and community. It’s a universal thing that we’re all needing right now. There are some skeptics who write it off, but if they come see it, they’d be pleasantly surprised.” The son of a former Loren Stone “wears Rhombus slacks with high knee socks professional baseball with the blue and red stripes, tight yellow shirt and red tie” player and an opera while starring as the lead in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s adap- singer, Stone had the tation of the cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants.” best of both worlds (Arizona Broadway Theatre/Submitted) growing up. He “People think, ‘It’s a cartoon show. I played baseball until the “music bug don’t want to go see it,’” he said. “But bit” and he started singing in choirs they would be pleasantly surprised and and playing instruments. very moved by seeing the show. “Ever since then, I haven’t looked
back,” he said. “I knew it was something I was meant to do. All my skillsets aligned to be a singer, performer and actor.” A self-proclaimed “huge fan of SpongeBob,” Stone admires the character’s traits. “His optimism is something that is just so innate,” he said. “He doesn’t have to work for it. That’s how I am in life. I feel that innate optimism. It’s been so easy to pull from that. I don’t have to question it. We all strive for material like this. We’re fighting against the public thinking this is a cartoon character brought to life on stage and that it’s not heartfelt. “When you have actors who really understand how to bring out the human essence in a character like SpongeBob, Patrick or Sandy or the whole town of Bikini Bottom, it really adds a touch SEE MUSICAL PAGE 15
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puters to schools, and provided an infrastructure in Flint to help with the ongoing water crisis. July 15 is a special day for O.A.R., best known for the hits “Shattered” and “Love and Memories.” That morning, it releases its 10th studio album, “Arcade,” which features the first single, “In the Clouds.” The “In the Clouds” video features Barstool Sports’ John Feitelberg in singer Marc Roberge’s treatment. “It was a great experience from soup to nuts,” he said. “It’s rare when you have an idea or a vision for something and it gets executed. All the pieces fell into place. When we were initially talking about it, we said it’ll be light, super positive, and put a smile on people’s faces. People are enjoying it, and it’s bringing a sound that’s not only for people familiar with O.A.R., but others as well.” DePizzo compared “Arcade” to video games — each song has its own story behind it. “The album is a collection of all of those sounds and styles of O.A.R.,” he said. “We never tried to define ourselves as one thing. We’re a collection of five
guys coming together with musical taste and interest, throwing it in a pot and out comes O.A.R. It’s certainly very much in that vein.” DePizzo revealed O.A.R. co-wrote a song with Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, “Over My Head.” “It’s an earwig that — even as I’m saying the title of that song — is earwigged into my brain and lasts the rest of the day. I enjoy this album.” DePizzo described the album as trademark O.A.R., which is rooted in early Genesis and Phil Collins. “That was imprinted into our brains, watching it on TV and live concert videos, along with UB40, Sting and Police,” he said. “Those kinds of sounds and elements and textures really played a part in this album.”
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“SpongeBob SquarePants,” Stone recalled his favorite episode. “It’s probably one of the first episodes where SpongeBob is introduced to Sandy,” he said. “He’s already friends with Patrick. Sandy lives in a dome under the sea, and he convinces himself he can breathe air and doesn’t need water. It’s the first time in the series you get to discover the friendship with someone who’s not like him. “It shows that you can still be friends with people with different opinions or have a different orientation of any kind. It’s amazing that they were doing that back when the season first aired.”
of humanness and they’re easily relatable.” The SpongeBob role is a dream for Stone, who auditioned for the show on the East Coast. After all, he sees similarities between himself and the ever-positive SpongeBob. “I drew a line from myself to the character,” he said. “SpongeBob is very much my type of person. There’s such joy. SpongeBob’s positivity is infectious. I couldn’t be enjoying this more.” The plot of “The SpongeBob Musical” doesn’t come from an episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants.” It tells the story of an undersea volcano that’s about to erupt. “They try to figure out how they’re going to save the town from being destroyed by the underwater volcano,” he said. “It’s never been in the TV show at all, but this really brings the characters to life.” Looking back on his years watching
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ing through a dense forest. John said, “Friend, I am afraid there are wild beasts in this forest. What will we do if a wild beast attacks us?” “Don’t be afraid, John,” Tom said. “I shall stand by your side if any danger comes. We shall fight together and save ourselves.” Then they went on their journey. Suddenly, they saw a bear coming toward them. Tom instantly climbed the nearest tree. He did not think about what his friend would do. John didn’t know how to climb a tree. He was helpless. Not knowing what to do, he fell flat on the ground like a dead man. The bear came up to John. It smelled his nose, ears and eyes. Finally, it took him to be dead and went away. When Tom came down from the tree, he asked John, “What did the bear whisper in your ear?” John replied, “The bear told me not to trust a friend who leaves his friend in danger.” Thank goodness for bears who are dis-
criminating in their taste. Here’s the third short story. A medical student was shocked when he received a failing grade in radiology. Then, approaching the professor, he demanded to know the reason for the grade. “Do you know the X-ray you took of yourself?” the professor asked. “I do,” the student said. “A fine picture of your lungs, stomach and liver,” the professor said. “If it’s a fine picture, then why did you give me an F?” the student asked. “I had no choice. You didn’t put your heart into it.” Speaking about putting your heart into something, check out the fourth short story. Here are real examples of what people wrote on their resumes about why they left their last job: “They insisted that all employees get to work by 8:45 every morning. Couldn’t work under those circumstances.” Here’s another one: “The company made me a scapegoat — just like my three previous employers.” Steven Wright quipped that many people believe ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy. Also, he remarked that hard work pays off in the future, and laziness pays off now. Here is the fifth short story. There were two old guys, Abe and Ken, sitting on a bench in a park feeding pigeons and talking about baseball, just like they did every day. Then Abe turns to Ken and says, “Do you think there is baseball in heaven?” Ken thinks about it for a minute and replies, “I don’t know, Abe. But let’s make a deal. If I die first, I
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Superior Court of Ariona in Maricopa County PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATION Issued and Filed: 6/21/2022 Case No. PB2021071200 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING REGARDING: PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL & APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In the Matter of DESIDERIO ARIAS, ET.AL. WARNING This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Éste es un aviso legal. Sus derechos podrían ser afectados. You are not required to attend this hearing. However, if you oppose any of the relief requested in the petition that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written response at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date OR you or your attorney must attend the hearing by following the instructions provided in this notice Any written response must comply with Rule 15(e) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. If you do not file a timely response or attend the hearing: the court may grant the relief requested in the petition without further proceedings, and you will not receive additional notices of court proceedings relating to the petition unless you file a Demand for Notice pursuant to Title 14, Arizona Revised Statutes. Notice is given that DAVID ARIAS has filed the following: PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL & APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE COURT HEARING. An initial hearing has been scheduled to consider the Petition as follows: DATE and TIME: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:15 AM JUDICIAL OFFICER: COMMISSIONER CASEY NEWCOMB PLACE: 14264 W. TIERRA BUENA LANE, SURPRISE, AZ 85374 - COURTROOM 123 TELEPHONE NO: 602-506-3809 If you have copies of filed documents or proposed form(s) of order, they should be provided to Commissioner Newcomb's division at the location listed above. Any interested person, including the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney, may attend the Initial Hearing virtually unless the Court has specifically ordered that person to attend the hearing in person. To attend the hearing virtually, use Court Connect as described in Section 3 below. If the Court has specifically ordered you to attend the Initial Hearing in person, you must do so by appearing at the location stated above at the time of the Initial Hearing. COURT CONNECT / MICROSOFT TEAMS If you have a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device, you should go to tinyurl.com/jbazmc-nwc01 a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. For the best experience, download and install the Microsoft Teams application on a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device using either of the following methods prior to the time set for the Initial Hearing: Go to the following link:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoftteams/download-app Or scan the following QR code on your smartphone or tablet: If you have a camera-enabled device, but do not want to install the Microsoft Teams application, you may use a web browser simply by typing tinyurl.com/jbazmc-nwc01 into your browser a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. Please note, however, that you will not have access to all the features if you use a web browser rather than the Microsoft Teams application. If you do not have a camera-enabled device, you can still attend the Initial Hearing by phone by calling Courtroom Phone Number: 1-917-781-4590 Courtroom Conference ID#: 614 270 627# For more information about Court Connect, please see https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/courtconnect Published: West Valley View/Business Jun 29, Glendale Star, Jun 30, July 7, 14, 2022 / 47465
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