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PPP pumps $150 million to Glendale BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

In a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $150 million into Glendale businesses as part of a loan-forgiveness program. Businesses who maintain full employment will not have to pay back the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Going out to construction companies, con-

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tractors, health care providers, car dealers, restaurants, churches and other businesses, the funds were to be used to protect at least 35,000 Glendale jobs—and avoid mass layoffs—as the economy reeled during the first months of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Three Glendale businesses landed between $2 million and $5 million: CDBK janitorial services, which employs 500; and car dealerships Don Sanderson Ford (471 employees) and Sands Motor Company/Sands Chevrolet

(245 employees). Six more Glendale companies were granted PPP loans between $1 million and $2 million: Wendy’s franchise owner JMJ, which has 400 employees; Danco Plumbing, 145 employees; Elite Roof Supply, 63 employees; Premier Underground Construction, 144 employees; Tri-mega Mechanical Heating, 97 employees; and Truss Fab Components, 153 employees. SEE PPP PAGE 10

Lions and tapirs and birds miss their fans BY ERIN BRASSEY

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Wildlife World Zoo animals have been adventuring while the public is away, but staff members there say the star attractions miss their visitors. The Litchfield Park zoo, which after recent annexations is literally surrounded by Glendale, has been closed during the pandemic but is planning to reopen next month. Kristy Morcom, a spokeswoman for Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, said the zookeepers have been taking animals through the public walkways to visit other areas of the park. “It’s not only enrichment for those animals, but it’s also enriching for the surrounding animals, because animals in other exhibits might not be used to a warthog walking by or getting a visit from an armadillo,” she said. Morcom said penguins, sea lions and giraffes normally love getting visitors from

near,” she said. The park’s macaws, who are used to greeting families and chatting with kids, have become very interested in what their neighbors are up to, she said. She said most of the macaws in the park are former pets who have been donated, so they really miss having people to interact with on a daily basis. However, these people-loving birds are not the only ones. “We have animals that you can tell definitely miss the public,” Morcom said. The park is planning to reWhere’s my people? Young tapir Dozer, born Jan. 11, walks around open after Labor Day weekend, the Wildlife Zoo, perhaps wondering where its fans are. she said. But much like all other (Photo courtesy Wildlife World Zoo) businesses, they won’t be openaround the park. ing without precautions. “They’re very inquisitive and curious as She said guests will be required to wear to what’s going on and what animals are SEE ZOO PAGE 9

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Glen Lakes returns to Planning Commission BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF A rezoning and general plan amendment regarding Glen Lakes Golf Course goes before the Glendale Planning Commission—again. The commission meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center, 11550 W. Glendale Avenue. The commission will consider a request by the city for a major general plan amendment to amend the land use designation from parks and open space to medium-density residential for the Trevino at Glen Lakes development. It will also consider a request to rezone the 40-acre property to residential. In December, a 5-2 Glendale City Council majority approved the $6.5 million sale of the golf course to Towne Development, which plans to develop the golf course into a 173home community. The same two general plan amendment and rezoning issues for Glen Lakes were on the Planning Commission agenda July 16 as a public hearing for discussion. The commission heard multiple citizens speaking against the development during an hour of withering criticism. “Everything we say falls on deaf ears,” Stella Greazzo said. “It doesn’t matter what we say, you already signed on the bottom line to develop.” Said Fred Beyer, “When this was first proposed and you got feedback from everybody and you got it, the overwhelming majority didn’t want it developed.” He called the development “cookie-cutter houses” and complained that an original plan for 100 houses has been increased to 173. “This is a great example of the city of Glendale telling the citizens what it will do. Glendale is gaining a reputation and a new motto: ‘We will listen to you, and then do what we want,” Phil Erickson said. Rick Tannehill said, “I’m really disappointed the way this whole thing has gone. … The entire neighborhood is against doing away with the golf

course and turning it into a development. “The city has done what is called a self-fulfilling prophecy.” He said the city let the golf course become run down so it could be sold. “We are impartial. We’re here to listen and consider facts,” said Gary Hirsch, the commission’s chairman. “We make a recommendation to the council. They ultimately make the decision.” The Glendale Planning Commission did not take action July 16. A vote is expected by the commission Aug. 6. According to the developer, “The proposed development is intended to provide greater flexibility in design in order to provide an open space area for the surrounding neighborhoods. The neighborhood being proposed will blend with the surrounding area while offering a new housing product along with a public park surrounding the new neighborhood.”

Dozens of residents who attended two neighborhood meetings disagree with that, however. The group Save Glen Lakes has been fighting to keep the golf course for two years. Glen Lakes Golf Course was originally farmland before becoming a golf course in 1966. The city purchased it in 1979. The golf course was purchased by the city of Glendale in 1979. The golf course remained in operation until March 2019, when the city closed it and listed it for sale. According to an agenda summary, “This proposal is for a single-family home neighborhood with 173 lots and an approximately 10-acre linear park that will be dedicated to the city upon completion.” The proposed development at 5450 W. Northern Avenue is located within the Glendale Elementary School District and Glendale Union High School District.

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New NASCAR Championship Weekend Arizona Lottery ticket BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF The green flag was waived by the Arizona Lottery, which introduced the NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket this week. The new tickets cost $2—and all tickets can be entered to win monthly cash prizes and VIP NASCAR experiences at Phoenix Raceway. “This is an extremely unique promotional opportunity for Phoenix Raceway and for our sport,” Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said. “Not only can fans play for the chance to win amazing cash prizes and priceless VIP fan experiences here at Phoenix Raceway, but they’re also supporting Arizona Lottery’s important mission in giving back to our communities through a variety of charitable programs.” The ticket features a starting progressive jackpot of $3,000 and includes

over $2 million in total prizes. Players can also enter other eligible $1, $2 and $5 Fast Play tickets for more entries into the promotion, receiving five entries for each $5 ticket, two entries for each $2 ticket and one entry for each $1 ticket (up to 20 tickets daily). However, the $2 NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket is worth five times the entries. Avondale’s Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend Nov. 6-8. Over the three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series West. “Hosting NASCAR Championship Weekend is an amazing opportunity to showcase Arizona to the racing world, and the pulse-pounding Arizona Lot-

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tery 100 will again highlight some of the best young talent in NASCAR,” Arizona Lottery Executive Director Gregg Edgar said. Proceeds from lottery ticket sales fund programs in higher education, economic development, environmental conservation, and health and human services. For more information on the Arizona Lottery and the new NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket, visit arizonalottery.com. For more information on Phoenix Raceway events, including conferences, charity events, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, driving schools and tours, visit phoenixraceway.com. The Arizona Lottery has a new NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket. (Photo courtesy Arizona Lottery)

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Anthem teen found safe in Glendale BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

A 15-year-old Anthem girl was found safe in Glendale July 30, nine days after she went missing. On July 21 around 11:15 p.m., Kahlan Diehl took out the garbage, according to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. When her sister walked outside shortly afterward, she found the trash was on top of the dumpster and Kahlan was missing.

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MCSO detectives “followed up on numerous leads” before finding Kahlan in Glendale, said Calbert Gillett with the MCSO. “She is OK and was returned to her parents. A thank you to all who shared the information and submitted tips ensuring her safe return.” Kahlan was new to Anthem but has friends in the Deer Valley High School area.

Boys & Girls Clubs open to serve families BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF With many working parents facing the dilemma of what to do with school-age children until classrooms reopen, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley will open clubs during school hours. Clubs will remain open for distance learning and after-school care until in-person school instruction can begin. Clubs are staffed with our youth development professionals, who can help students log on to school coursework. When students have completed their lessons, they can participate in programs like arts, recreation and enrichment curricula focused on their personal and academic development. Extended program fees are $60 to $100 per week for students ages 5-12. Teens may attend clubs for free. A snack will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring food from home for breakfast and lunch. Students must bring their school-pro-

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APS explosion a powerful, painful lesson BY TOM SCANLON

Glendale Star Managing Editor

The near-deaths of four Peoria firefighters may lead to dramatic changes in the way fires involving solar power systems are handled. Last week, three days after APS released a technical report on the probable cause of a lithium-ion battery storage explosion that seriously injured four Peoria firefighters, the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) released a report detailing the firefighters’ response. In chilling detail, it describes the moments before and after the explosion—which “ballistically propelled” one firefighter 70 feet into a chain-link fence and hurled another firefighter 30 feet. “It’s a miracle all of them are alive,” said Bryan Jeffries, president of the 7,000-member Professional Firefighters of Arizona and a captain with the Mesa Fire Department. On April 19, 2019, four members of the Peoria Fire-Medical Hazardous Materials Response (“hazmat”) team were called to the McMicken Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Surprise. They saw smoke and smelled acrid fumes coming from the shipping container-sized lithium-ion battery cell facility, where batteries were being charged with solar power. The APS report released July 28 said a “cascading thermal runaway” started a battery chain reaction that filled the facility with flammable gas. The firefighters who responded to the BESS facility were not prepared for what faced them, according to both reports released last week. After analyzing the situation as best they could for nearly two hours, the Peoria team decided to enter the facility. At 8:02 p.m., the Peoria firefighters opened a door and began diagnosing the interior. Two minutes later, an explosion injured Capt. Hunter Clare, Engineer Justin Lopez and firefighters Matt Cottini and Jake Ciulla. All four were hospitalized.

An explosion at an APS solar battery facility caused by a “cascading thermal runaway” chain reaction injured Peoria firefighters, from left, Matt Cottini, Justin Lopez, Jake Ciulla and Capt. Hunter Clare. (Photos courtesy Peoria Fire-Medical)

According to the FSRI report, Lopez “suffered a traumatic brain injury, a collapsed lung, broken ribs, a broken leg, a separated shoulder, laceration of the liver, thermal and chemical burns, a missing tooth and facial lacerations.” Clare also suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to the report, as well as an eye injury, spine damage, broken ribs, a broken scapula, thermal and chemical burns, internal bleeding, two broken ankles and a broken foot. Cottini’s injuries included a fractured patella, broken leg, spine damage, thermal burns and facial lacerations. The least injured was Ciulla, who had minor burns and lacerations. “I was there in the hospital with them right after it happened,” Jeffries said. In addition to the physical injuries, “the psychological trauma is pretty significant,” Jeffries said. “What they experienced in nanoseconds before the explosion, they will never forget. One of the guys told me it was like the loudest freight train you can ever imagine driving right over you.” The union president acknowledged the response from the firefighters’ employers. “(Peoria) Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz and the city of Peoria have been intensely helpful and supportive. ... and are working together to take care of these firefighters and their families. This is a life-changing event,” Jeffries said. The city and Peoria Fire Department declined to comment on the conditions of the injured firefighters.

“They’re doing better,” Jeffries said. “Obviously these were some devastating injuries. They’re all working through their rehabilitation. “Thank God they’re still alive and rehabilitating.” Jeffries said in situations where responders encounter significant explosions, “In more cases than not, the firefighters don’t survive.”

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The Surprise APS facility event was a powerful, painful lesson. “The bottom line for us is sustainable energy is growing and it’s here to stay. The reality is we are going to be dealing with (fires at) these energy storage places that use high-capacity batteries. This is all new and emerging technology,” Jeffries said. “The greatest lesson is these high-capacity batteries have such amazing thermal capacity—our traditional firefighting measures will not work. We’ll have to take a different approach—a far more careful and prudent approach. “It’s not like rushing into a fire—an offensive approach. This is going to have to be a far more defensive approach,” the union president said. “It’s a whole new animal. We’re going to find these all over the place, (from) small versions in people’s garages storing solar power to massive ones.” According to the APS report, a battery cell “experienced a sudden drop in voltage” at 4:54 p.m., quickly followed by a “thermal runaway” that generated

gas and smoke. The melting battery cells “created a flammable atmosphere within the BESS,” according to the report. When the BESS fire suppression system was activated, APS was automatically notified and in turn contacted a contractor, which sent an engineer to investigate. The engineer saw smoke and called 911 at 5:40 p.m.—nearly an hour after the fire suppression system was automatically activated. According to the FSRI report, which refers to the powerful explosion as a “deflagration event,” a Surprise Fire Department team arrived at the scene around 6 p.m. After assessing the situation, they called for a hazardous waste and materials unito to assist, but the Surprise hazmat team was on another call. Operating on a mutual assistance agreement, the Peoria hazmat team arrived at the Surprise APS battery facility around 6:28 p.m. The firefighters “observed a diffuse cloud of a white/ gray gas/vapor ... (Clare) described the smell in the vicinity of the ESS as nasty and acrid.” The Peoria hazmat team circled the facility, measuring gas levels and making visual observations of smoke for more than an hour. After carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) levels were measured “at a safe level,” Clare, after consulting with an APS employee and a contractor, made the decision to open SEE APS PAGE 7

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the door. As he measured the interior temperature with a thermal imaging camera, “A visible white gas/vapor mixture immediately poured out of the open door while the hazmat team measured gas concentrations and continued to monitor the BESS. “At the moment of the deflagration event, the firefighters outside the hot zone described hearing a loud noise and seeing a jet of flame that extended at least 75 feet outward and an estimated 20 feet vertically from the southeast-facing door. “In the event, (Clare) and (Lopez) were ballistically propelled against and under the chain-link fence that surrounded the BESS. (Clare) came to rest approximately 73 feet from the opened door beneath a bush that had ignited in the event. (Lopez) came to rest approximately 30 ft from the opened door. ... The entire hazmat team lost consciousness in the deflagration event. The event also dislodged or removed the SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) face pieces and helmets from all of the HAZMAT team members.” Surprise firefighters almost immediately began assisting the injured firefighters. Clare and Lopez were helicoptered to trauma centers. Ambulances took Cottini and Ciulla to an Abrazo hospital.

Recommendations

The FSRI report concludes the hazmat team did not have the resources needed for an energy storage system (ESS) event. The report analyzes the response and gives “recommendations on how to improve codes, standards, and emergency response training to better protect first responders, maintenance personnel and nearby communities.” According to the FSRI report, Clare “had been trained as a hazmat technician, had attended all available training pertaining to ESS and had experience with a fire involving lithium-ion batteries at an EV repair facility. “This training and these experiences likely made (Clare) one of the most prepared individuals in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area to manage this lithium-ion battery ESS incident. ... The

The Glendale Star (hazmat) team conducted research and maintained communication with employees of the companies that owned, designed and maintained the ESS throughout the time they were at the scene to get the best understanding of the potential hazards.” But the hazmat team’s experience and understanding was insufficient for what they faced, according to the FSRI report: “At that point in the incident, the HAZMAT team reached the extent of knowledge and advice available from training courses and were required to formulate a plan to return the BESS to a safe condition. It was concluded that to quickly and effectively change the conditions inside the ESS, the door to the ESS should be opened. All fire department personnel agreed this was a reasonable plan.” According to the report, the Peoria hazmat team members were current with education and training, but “core hazmat training curricula for these competencies do not yet cover basic ESS hazards. Extra-curricular ESS-specific training opportunities do not yet comprehensively address ESS hazards.” The facility’s system was also flawed, according to the report: “The fire and smoke detection systems did not include, and were not required to include, sensors that provided information about the presence of flammable gases.” And the emergency response plan provided to the firefighters, “although compliant with the applicable codes and standards at the time of the incident, did not provide adequate guidance for mitigating thermal runaway, fire, and explosion hazards generated by the ESS.” The report concludes that lithium-ion battery energy storage facilities “have proliferated in recent years, presenting new challenges for the fire protection community. “Recommendations include fire service training with an emphasis on ESS safety, remotely accessible gas monitoring systems, explosion prevention protection and full-scale testing research to understand the most effective and safest tactics for fire service response to lithium-ion battery ESS incidents.”

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Glendale City Council looks at code revisions BY ERIN BRASSEY

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Glendale City Council discussed city code revisions in regards to vacant buildings and foliage during a recentworkshop. Deputy City Manager Rick St. John presented possible code revisions that he said were previously discussed in 2017. The first code revision he presented requires citizens to use polycarbonate materials as opposed to plywood to secure visible doors or windows in vacant buildings. “We’re talking about what’s visible from the street,” St. John said. “It’s an aesthetics issue.” Councilman Bart Turner confirmed with St. John that this code would apply to residential as well as commercial buildings. No other council members offered questions or comments on this revision, but they did have a few notes on the revision regarding foliage. This revision

concerns placing responsibility for tending to palm tree fronds and making sure that they are no closer to the ground than 10 feet. St. John explained that the current code allows the fronds to be only 4 feet off the ground, but the recommendation was to raise that requirement to 10 feet in accordance with building fire and safety codes. “Ten feet just makes more sense,” he said. Turner said he recognized the importance of this safety code, but he felt there needed to be more involved in the requirements for caring for palm trees. He suggested a mandated annual tree trimming for residential areas. “It’s like having dead limbs on a tree, and they need to be taken off,” Turner said. Councilwoman Joyce Clark did not entirely agree with the mandated trimming and explained that she was not ready to approve such a mandate.

“I understand that they are a nuisance,” she said. “All we’re talking about this afternoon are nuisances. Maybe we need to look at our entire nuisance code.” Councilman Jamie Aldama and Vice Mayor Ray Malnar both looked at the issue from the presented standpoint of safety, but they both expressed concern with the 10-foot mark not being high enough. “The issue is,” Aldama said, “it’s a hazard for people who are driving in monsoon weather and these things (the fronds) are flying everywhere; however, there’s also a danger for the individual who is servicing the tree.” Malnar, while also concerned with the citizens’ safety, explained that he thought they needed to “determine a more aggressive stance on taller palm tree fronds.” St. John noted a consensus and set a plan to table the idea and return to it with more options after council’s summer break.

The Glendale Fire Department does a training using a palm tree; city council is considering changing the way palm trees should be maintained. (Photo courtesy Glendale Fire Department)

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Fatal fire on North 56th Lane Tips for monsoon season BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF One person died as the result of a house fire on North 56th Lane early Aug. 2, according to the Glendale Fire Department. A man walking a dog saw smoke and fire at the home near West Mountain View Road and North 57th Avenue before 5 a.m. and called 911. A Glendale Fire crew that respond-

ed saw “a large amount of fire coming from the house and possible sounds of ammunition,” according to the fire department. Fire crews gained control of the fire and were able to enter the home, where they found one person dead. The cause of the fatal fire is under investigation.

Wildlife World Zoo animals are eager for their human visitors to return, according to zoo staff. (Photos courtesy Wildlife World Zoo)

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masks, and social distancing will be adhered to. Hand-sanitizing stations will also be positioned throughout the park, she said. People wearing masks has been an adjustment for the animals. “The animals were not used to their caregivers’ faces being covered up, so that was an adjustment,” Morcom said. “I think our primates were definitely the most interested in the masks.” The park prides itself on its interactive activities, but she said some of them, such as the “Touch Pool,” may be temporarily closed just after the park reopens. However, the goal is to have as many of the interactive activities open as possible, she said. “We feel like when people have that one-on-one interaction with wildlife, that’s when they’re truly inspired to want to conserve and protect those an-

imals,” she said. On top of the new safety precautions, Morcom said everyone at the park is excited to share newly “revamped” exhibits as well as a new tiger exhibit that will open shortly after the park reopens. The new safari park addition will also be open, she said. It is several acres filled with some species the park has never seen before, including African pygmy hippos. She said the safari park area opened just about a month before the park had to close, so many people were not able to see it. Despite the changes with wearing masks and all the new fun the animals have been having, she said everyone at the zoo is ready for it to open. Morcom said, “No doubt, the animals and the employees are all excited to have the doors reopened and have all of our visitors and guests back.”

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Seventy Glendale businesses landed loans between $350,000 and $1 million. More than 100 Glendale businesses landed $150,000-$350,000 loans. In the under-$150,000 category, 2,295 Glendale businesses received a total of $130 million in PPP loans, protecting an estimated 23,500 jobs. In the largest loan category, 14,000 Glendale jobs were protected. Records released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in July show details of the funding by the PPP. Nationally, the program gushed out $520 billion to 5 million businesses. According to PPP guidelines: “Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if full-time headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.” And there may be more money headed this way, as the PPP, which launched in April, resumed accepting applications from early July through Saturday, Aug. 8. The SBA did not identify the entities that each borrowed less than $150,000

CDBK janitorial services and car dealerships Don Sanderson Ford and Sands Motor Company/Sands Chevrolet received Paycheck Protection Program loans between $2 million and $5 million, protecting more than 1,000 jobs. (Photos courtesy Sands Chevrolet)

but included the names and addresses of those that borrowed $150,000 or more. Both categories show the number of the companies’ employees. At the higher end, the SBA was not specific in the loan amount, listing recipients only within one of five categories of loan ranges: $150,000 to $350,000, $350,000 to $1 million, $1 million to $2 million, $2 million to $5 million and $5 million to $10 million. Others receiving loans greater than $150,000: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Parish; Cerreta Candy Company; Glendale Pediatrics; Westgate; Pullano’s Pizza; Asiana Market; Joy Christian School; Rainbow Housing

Assistance; and dozens of construction companies, contractors, doctors, dentists and other medical facilities. The PPP loan funds—described by the SBA as “a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll”—are part of the $2 trillion pandemic relief package approved by Congress in March that also included other assistance to individuals, businesses and local and state governments. PPP loans are aimed at preserving jobs by helping borrowers maintain their payroll and stay afloat by using some of the money for rent, mortgage interest or utilities. Arizona’s share of the PPP money to-

taled between $6.5 billion and $12.5 billion. While some wanted more details in the loan recipient data, lobbyists for organizations like the National Federation of Independent Business were reported to be concerned that businesses would be hurt competitively or subjected to “public shaming” if identities were disclosed. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the way the loan data was released “strikes the appropriate balance of providing the American people with transparency, while protecting sensitive payroll and personal income information of small businesses, sole proprietors and independent contractors.”

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Abrazo Health encouraged by COVID-19 potential plateau BY BRIAN ELISCO Abrazo Health CEO

The relentless pace of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and health care workers across the Valley and the country. Long days are spent caring for COVID and nonCOVID patients. The stress of managing personal lives while balancing family needs and commitments adds yet another layer of challenge to manage. While we acknowledge the seriousness of the pandemic, I am encouraged by signs that the virus may have plateaued in Arizona and want to share some of positive things happening across our Abrazo Health network. One of the most gratifying things I see as I round are examples of employees going the extra mile to support each other. Our staff—from housekeeping and security to everyone in the clinical professions—have been real heroes, being mindful of the care and safety of patients and each other, balancing compassion with patient care and safety. We are especially appreciative to the many who have picked up extra shifts and worked tirelessly to continue caring for all patients who seek our care. There are touching stories of staff at patients’ bedsides to offer families solace that their loved one’s hand was held as they passed. Others have made “self-care” baskets for colleagues caring for COVID patients. And others volunteer to work with COVID patients because they feel that is their calling. We’ve seen examples of family support and amazing patient recoveries. At Abrazo West Campus, hospital staff went the extra mile to support a family that held vigil outside their father’s ICU room window. Just last week at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, staff held a standing ovation sendoff for a COVID patient recovering after near-

ly two months of care. These are just two of many wonderful things happening every day thanks to the dedication of our health care workers. Abrazo launched a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program in June. Based at Abrazo West Campus, the first class of six residents will undergo a rigorous three-year program with rotations in the Abrazo West and Abrazo Arrowhead ERs. They will also work with the cardiology team at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital and with several services at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. We are excited about the continued growth of our Internal Medicine and General Surgery residencies and the 40-plus year legacy of the Family Medicine Residency at Abrazo Central. The Transitional Year Residency Program also launched this year at Abrazo West Campus. In this new program, 13 residents complete a one-year internship before transitioning to specialties such as radiology, anesthesia, dermatology KING or other areas. Rotations include Abrazo West, Abrazo Arrowhead, Arizona Heart Hospital and Abrazo Medical Group. These residency programs help bring new physicians into our community. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus in early July was the first hospital in the Valley to introduce a new handheld robotics platform, the CORI Surgical System. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jimmy Chow was first to use the robot designed for knee replacement surgery.

Abrazo Scottsdale continues to offer innovative surgical technology and procedures for residents of the Valley and beyond. Four Abrazo hospitals recently were included in the top 10 list of Arizona hospitals in a new national hospital ranking. Abrazo Arrowhead, Abrazo Central, Abrazo Scottsdale and Abrazo West are included in the 2020 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, which assessed nearly 3,300 hospitals on civic leadership, value of care and patient outcomes. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus was just named a top hospital by US News. Arrowhead earned High Performing rankings for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Congestive Heart Failure, Colon Cancer Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Hip Replacement. Abrazo West Campus also was named a top performer for COPD. I want to express my thanks to our Abrazo colleagues, and all health care

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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Glendale’s Ofﬁce of Economic Development, will launch the social media campaign #ShopGlendaleAZ to help promote and support Glendale-based businesses. The campaign encourages Glendale residents and visitors to share their experience patronizing a local business for a chance to win a $100 gift card. This campaign supplements the ongoing efforts of the chamber and the city toward building a stronger and growing community while keeping

Glendale proactive. Glendale residents and visitors are encouraged to shop locally and follow the required steps to be entered in a weekly drawing. Winners will be announced live every Monday until January 2021 on the Glendale Chamber’s Facebook and Instagram pages. The ﬁrst cycle began Monday, July 27. Here is how to participate: • Shop at any Glendale business safely in person or online. (Be sure to show how you protect yourself and others by wearing a mask when in public while social distancing.) • Snap a photo of you supporting the business. • Post photos on Facebook or Instagram. • Use the hashtag #ShopGlendaleAZ, tag both @GlendaleAzChamber and @GrowGlendale, and tag two other friends. For more information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce strives to help local businesses in any situation with resources and webinars to lead businesses toward success. It is obvious that businesses are facing challenges today; however, the Glendale Chamber stays connected to its members in providing Backto-Business resources and is always eager to demonstrate to businesses of current strategies to connect with the consumer.

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In-person events hosted by the Glendale Chamber were a big pull for members to come together and network before the pandemic, but that didn’t stop the Glendale Chamber from connecting to its members, which is why events are now virtual. The Glendale Chamber has virtually hosted events such as Business Over Breakfast, Fuel, Business After Hours and Biz Build Up, among many more. These four key events enabled members to come together and mingle at the comfort of their own desk.

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The Glendale Chamber offers monthly webinars that help boost business with their marketing strategy plans, social media content and online presence presented by the Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee. So far, the committee has covered the following topics: “Get The Most Out Of Facebook,” “Content Marketing For Small Business,” “Business After the COVID-19 Closure” and “Get the Most Out of Social Media in a COVID-19 Economy.” To learn more, please call 623-9374754 or visit glendaleazchamber.org.

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Hair salons and barbershops continue to serve customers BY KATHERINE CAMBERG Glendale Star Staff Writer

Many have heard stories of what happened when hair salons and barbershops closed down to stop the spread of COVID-19. There were botched athome haircuts and dye jobs, and many people grew out quarantine beards. Hairstylists and barbers found themselves out of work. Since reopening, one of the biggest adjustments salons and barbershops have had to make is increasing safety measures to protect employees and customers from COVID-19. Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, a national chain with locations across the Valley, including one in Glendale has also adapted to the pandemic. In addition to adopting new safety procedures, Floyd’s also responded by launching their Hair for You campaign. They gave back to the communities they serve by donating complimentary haircuts to essential workers. “If you haven’t returned for a haircut, we’re here for you when you’re ready,” Floyd’s recently posted to Facebook.

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parents to find out. I think they knew anyway. So, in my little world, what I achieved was quite an accomplishment. But it wasn’t always that way. Let me explain. My first car was a 1967 Camaro for daily driving. It was not built for the kind of racing I aspired to do. So, my car had to be converted into a full-time race car. That required a heap of work in suspension, tires, the motor, transmission, the whole drivetrain and the like. Mind you, I had never done anything like this before. I was in my senior year at Arizona State when this happened. I was fortunate that an experienced race car and engine builder volunteered to mentor me for a few months. It was quite a process. Finally, the car was finished and ready to go. I remember starting it

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the car’s lengthy history of malfunctions. I know what you are thinking. “How insensitive! You’re going to hurt Malfunction’s feelings.” Finally, I realized that nothing changes if nothing changes. I had to do something and do something right. I gathered my last bit of money and bought a different camshaft and a different set of headers for the engine. I installed the new components that very night. After working all night and still half asleep, off I went to the drag races with my loyal brother and my loyal girlfriend. When I started up the engine, there was something different in the sound of the engine. It shook the ground. I didn’t know it yet, but Malfunction had transformed from Clark Kent to Superman. The ﬁrst run I made in practice was under the national record of my class. No drama. No breakdowns. No thrashing. Just pure joy. In the next few weeks, the car continued to get stronger and faster. It was running elapsed times half of a second under the national record. That’s lightyears in drag racing time. Malfunction never malfunctioned from that point on. Malfunction set national records, won races like crazy, didn’t break down, made me a better driver and fulﬁlled the dream of a 21-year-old crazy student from Arizona State University. Malfunction surprised us all. In those early times, I thought Malfunction would never outlive its name. While there are many lessons that we could learn from my real-life story, what’s the main point? In my opinion, it’s this: Those early trials taught me the power of mental toughness. I just stuck with it. I told my father this was the best educational experience I ever had. Many times the school of hard knocks teaches you more than a SEE DELPH PAGE 17

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Midwestern’s high school event goes virtual BY ERIN BRASSEY

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Though the young students were not able to fully experience the college’s Glendale labs and campus, a July 1317 virtual version of Midwestern University’s annual Health Careers Institute provided an opportunity to explore a variety of health professions. Some students said the pandemic inspired them to explore Midwestern’s programs and the medical field. “I see it as something that can drive me, because I want to be able to make a change and help people,” said Rebekah Kimme, a senior at Tolleson’s University High School. Audrey Sweten, a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, had similar feelings. “I think that this moment is really crucial in seeing how necessary health care is in the U.S.,” she said. “I definitely feel inspired, especially by the nurses and the doctors in the front lines wanting to help out others. I could definitely see myself wanting to one day help others.” One of the program mentors saw a new opportunity. Nidhee Krishnan, a second-year osteopathic medicine student at Midwestern University, said she was concerned for her education at first, as no one knew where the pandemic would leave everyone. As the pandemic continued, Krishnan said, “I realize it provides us a very unique opportunity as physicians and as the emerging generation of physicians.” Reiman explained she is always impressed with the students and the mentors. “It gives me goosebumps just thinking our future is in good hands,” she said. “There are kids out there or high school students out there who are want-

ing to make a difference.” Janet Reiman, special events manager at Midwestern University, said Health Careers Institute is an annual event for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in medicine. Students attend hands-on lectures with university faculty and are mentored by university students. “Our goal is to showcase these students all of the careers in health care,” Reiman said. One of the biggest challenges she faced when organizing the virtual institute was that this is usually a very hands-on event. “You’re in a lab, you’re touching and feeling, and someone is demonstrating something and you’re doing it

the end of the day, the mentors would host Zoom meetings with their small groups The Midwestern University annual to answer questions and get to Health Careers Institute for high know the high school students, school students went virtual this Reiman explained. year but still provided an introduction to programs in the medical She said the mentors also field. There were demonstrations typically stay in contact with and labs on anatomy and the many the students as they go on to facets of digital dentistry as well as an investigation on how to tell college and start their journey if brushing with natural miswak to medicine. teeth cleaning twigs or modern Krishnan wanted to be a toothbrushes works better. Students say they enjoyed the event. mentor to make the students’ (Photos courtesy Midwestern) journeys to medicine a little easier. “For me, trying to figure out the field on its own was really difficult,” she said. “I remember how much I struggled when I was in high school deciding whether I wanted to pursue biology or pre-med or engineering.” Kimme said she had a great experience with her mentors and the other members of her group. “My mentors were really kind and informative,” she said. “They really did their best in making sure that all of right along with them,” she said. “So us knew what was happening and knew this year, since it was virtual, I actually that we could talk to them if we had mailed care packages out to each of the any questions or wanted any help.” students.” Moving the event virtual made ReiThe care packages included work- man nervous, as it was her first virtual sheets, a suture kit and other supplies event, she said. However, she ended up to allow students to participate in activ- “so excited” because the program was ities the faculty planned, she said. able to work virtually and she saw it During a normal year, about 150 open a new opportunity. students apply for the Health Careers “This could have been done on a Institute and 48 are accepted, she said. much larger scale,” she said. “We could This year only 40 students applied, and have an event with hundreds of kids.” although all of them were accepted, Kimme said the virtual format alonly 34 participated. lowed her to ask many questions. Reiman called it “a good turnout, She said the passion for health care seeing as it was my first virtual event.” she felt from teachers and mentors The students, mentors and faculty “drew out something in me that pulled utilized an online teaching platform me toward definitely deciding that this called Webex. In the morning and at is something I want to pursue.”

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BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Carly Strole of Avondale won the PING Invitational July 16-17 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course, which will soon become her home course in the fall as a member of the Lopes Women’s Golf team.

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Strole, 18, graduated from Primavera Online High School. The win marked Strole’s fourth in JGAA competition since 2018, with the latest in late June at the Mesa City Jr Championship. In the boys division, Ben Lorenz of

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Peoria jumped out to the first-round lead with a 6-under-par 65. Bound for the University of Oklahoma, Lorenz picked up where he left off in the first round, with three birdies within the first six holes of the second round until Max Lyons, also of Peoria, outpaced

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Max Lyons and Carly Strole won the PING Invitational July 16-17 at Grand Canyon University Golf Course. (Photos courtesy Junior Golf Association)

Lorenz down the stretch with birdies on holes 16 and 18. Lyons took the championship, while Lorenz tied for third place.

Businesses helping PUSD students get connected BY ERIN BRASSEY

Glendale Star Staff Writer

Peoria Uniﬁed School District and Peoria businesses launched “Project: Bandwidth” to help give students a safe space to do their work if parents can’t or don’t want to leave children at home. These spaces will provide students with a stable Wi-Fi connection if they don’t have internet at home and will dedicate a space to schoolwork.

Businesses participating in the program are E3 Cryo and Wellness Center, The Haymaker, Ideal Insurance, Northwest Coffee and Wisely Blinds, according to the Peoria Chamber of Commerce newsletter. The list of businesses may expand, as the district is still accepting partners for the program. For information, email memberservices@peoriachamber.com or call 623-979-3601. There are also options for families

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In Memory “Bob & Kalley” Robert Martin Strickbine, “Bob”, and his daughter Kalley sustained life ending injuries in a bicycle accident on July 12, 2020. Bob was born in Pueblo, Colorado January 24, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Strickbine. He is survived by his sons Kenneth (Heather) Strickbine, Robert Strickbine and his daughter Christina Strickbine. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou Offerson, brothers James (Anita) Strickbine, Steven (Glenda) Strickbine and four grandchildren Mikayla, Alyssa, Sophie and Noah. If you met Bob, you would remember him. He always had a ready smile and an ear to listen to a friend. He was a devoted father, son, grandfather and brother. Bob was very forgiving, loving and caring. He maintained a positive outlook no matter the situation. Kalley Strickbine was born May 25, 2007. She is survived by her mother Heather Dongell-Houldson and by her brothers Kenneth Strickbine, Robert Strickbine Jr., Brandon Houldson and sister Christina Strickbine. She is also survived by Grandfather Jon Dongell, Great grandparents George (Kathryn) Clarke, Aunt Christine Dongell and Uncle John (Joalynn) Dahlgren. Kalley was a bright light in Bob’s life and a joy to all who knew her. She loved dance, cheer and always wanted to rescue animals. Kalley was a typical thirteenyear-old girl full of happiness and hope…looking forward to high school and trying out for cheerleading. Bob and Kalley were fun, loving, selfless and full of life. They will live forever in the hearts of those lucky enough to have known them. Arrangements are pending given COVID-19 gathering restrictions, but will be updated via social media as details become available. A Go-Fund-Me page has been established to help with arrangements and burial at gofundme.com Lives Lost Too Soon (Bob and Kalley Strickbine).

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Invitation to Bid Sealed bids are being solicited by Facility Services, Office of Planning, Design and Construction, Northern Arizona University, for and on behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, for the furnishing of all labor, material, transportation and services required for Project Number: 08.030.181, Project Name: New Sidewalk Along Knoles Near Gabaldon Hall on the Campus of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file with Facility Services, Office of Planning, Design and Construction. Bids will be received at Facility Services, Building #77, Main Reception Desk, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, until Friday, August 28, 2020, at 11:00AM Arizona Local Time. Offerors dropping off bids in person are required to wear a face mask. When dropping off bids in person, social distancing measures apply. NAU reserves the right to turn away Offerors who do not comply with these requirements. Bids will be opened publicly directly thereafter and read aloud via a ZOOM meeting. The ZOOM meeting invitation for the bid opening is provided in Section 00 21 14.6 of the Division 00 bidding document. No public attendance at the bid opening meeting is allowed. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held via ZOOM on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 11:00AM Arizona Local Time. Pre-Registration for the Pre-Bid Conference ZOOM meeting is required. Registration for this meeting can be done at the following link: https://nau.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJIvcu2srD4rEt38X22LfqAy1KENveqDlARV. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Plans and Specifications for the proposed work may be inspected online at http://nau.edu/Facility-Services/Bids_RFQ/. The scope of work for this project is construction of a new sidewalk, landscaping and irrigation in the area just north of the Gabaldon service drive and south of Skyview residence hall building 1. A more detailed scope of work is included in the plans and specifications and will be reviewed at the mandatory pre-bid ZOOM meeting. The site visit is optional and will be held on August 17, 2020, starting at 2:00PM Arizona Local Time. NAU PDC staff will accompany the Offerors. There will be an opportunity to ask and have questions answered during the site walk. Pre-registration for the site visit is required. Offerors interested in attending the site visit shall to contact Judith Scholar Winfield (O: 928-523-4468, Judith.scholarwinfield@nau.edu) to preregister on or before Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 12:00PM. Offerors shall bring no more than 3 attendees and will need to notify NAU of the number of attendees at the time of registering for the site visit. NAU Covid-19 protocol applies (masks required, social distancing measures). Information on NAU’s Covid-19 policies can be found at https://nau.edu/coronavirus. A certified check, cashier's check or NAU Bid Bond Form FS#9 for ten percent (10%) of the amount of bid, must accompany each proposal, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications or as Liquidated Damages in the event of failure or refusal of the Contractor to enter into the contract. Checks or bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, and to the successful bidder upon the execution of a satisfactory bond and contract, as prescribed by Arizona Revised Statutes. The Contractor, to whom the contract is awarded, shall, after receipt of Notice of Intent to Award, furnish to the aforesaid Board of Regents a satisfactory performance and payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the full amount of the bid, such bond not to be expressly limited as to time in which action may be instituted against the surety company for possible nonperformance of the Contractor. Bonds must be from a corporate surety company licensed to issue surety bonds in the State of Arizona. Individual sureties will not be accepted. Work shall commence immediately after receipt of an executed contract or a Notice to Proceed and shall be Substantially Complete by TBD , and shall be Finally Complete by TBD . Bonds and insurance certificates must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of work. 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AUGUST 3-7: TECHNOLOGY CURBSIDE PICK-UP DAYS FOR STUDENTS ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A TECHNOLOGY DEVICE. You will receive information from your school about this process and specific pick-up information.

AUGUST 10: FIRST DAY OF ONLINE LEARNING All kindergarten through 8th grade students will begin the school year with their grade level teachers and an electronic device. GEO Learning students will sign into GEO Learning and meet their teachers and learn to navigate the online learning system. All other students with internet service will work with Google Classroom and video conferencing. Students without internet access may pick up learning packets at meal distribution and have telephone calls or Skype with their teachers. School meals will be available through curbside service, 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

AUGUST 17: FREE ONSITE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES For students who need access to the Internet or cannot stay home during the day. Onsite learning opportunities at a physical GESD school, supervised by GESD support staff. Information about school locations coming soon. There is no fee for this option. Students will be required to wear masks and practice physical distancing. If a student needs a mask, one will be provided the first day. If a student attends onsite learning GESD will follow all CDC guidelines and the guidelines outlined in the Healthy Return to School Plan.

SEPTEMBER 8: GEO LEARNING OR IN-PERSON LEARNING OPTIONS

AFTER LABOR DAY AS DETERMINED BY HEALTH METRICS

GESD will delay regular in-person learning until after Labor Day. Once health metrics have been released by the Arizona Department of Health Services, GESD will use these guidelines to determine when campuses will reopen for in-person learning. When campuses reopen, there will be two options for students to continue their learning:

GESD Schools open and students return in-person or continue learning online in GEO Learning.

GEO LEARNING Students continue their online learning from home.

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Students will be back in classrooms if GESD meets health metrics. GESD will follow all guidelines outlined in the Healthy Return to School Plan.

All information is subject to change. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information at: https://portals.gesd40.org/Page/2400 or call (623) 237-7100.

END OF SEPTEMBER GEO Learning registration opens for the second quarter. Students can choose to continue learning virtually during the second quarter in GEO Learning or choose to learn inperson at a GESD school.