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While many young American kids grow up dreaming of playing in the big leagues, Alex Meruelo’s goals were a bit different. He wanted to be the owner of a professional sports team. Now, his lifelong aspiration has come true. On August 1, the Arizona Coyotes held a press conference to introduce the reported billionaire with business ventures such as casinos, media, restaurants, a bank and more as its new owner. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was 6, 8 years old — knowing it would be very difficult — that I would succeed, and here I am. I want to tell everybody (I’m) a His-
panic kid from Brooklyn, New York. So, if I can do it, anyone can do it.” Meruelo, 55, is the son of Cuban immigrants, making him the first Hispanic majority owner in NHL history. He said the title comes with a lot of gratitude — much of his family attended the press conference and cheered nearly his every word — but also pressure as a trailblazer into hockey culture. An issue Arizona has had, though, is reaching people with similar backgrounds to his. “We haven’t done a good job of reaching out to the Hispanic community,” Coyotes President and CEO Ahron Cohen said of a demographic that makes up about 42.5%
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of the Phoenix metropolitan area, according to a recent U.S. Census report. Meruelo acknowledged that a larger Hispanic following could increase sales, something he believes the team needs. He said it is “not a secret” that the Coyotes have had recent financial struggles. However, he explained he has history of taking dying or unsuccessful businesses — in far worse state than he said the Coyotes are — and making them profitable. Another main problem the team faces financially is where it will play home games. Rumors have swirled about moves to Tempe or other areas in the past few years, but the team has remained in GlenSEE COYOTES PAGE 3
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A federal court rejected the appeal of a former Glendale resident who is on death row for murdering four Phoenix family members in their home in retribution for a petty theft by another of the family members. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said late last month that the crimes committed by Richard Djerf presented “one of, if not the, strongest” arguments for imposition of the death penalty it had seen in years. The court rejected Djerf’s arguments that his attorneys had failed to present evidence of a troubled childhood, noting that while Djerf’s childhood might not have been “idyllic… there was no evidence of severe abuse, trauma or othSEE MURDER PAGE 4
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Times Media Group expands into California BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Times Media Group, the fast-growing publisher of more than 15 Arizona publications and websites including The Glendale Star, has acquired Southland Publishing, the Southern California-based publisher of several newsweeklies, magazines and digital media properties with a combined monthly circulation of more than 1 million readers and web visitors. Steve Strickbine, president of Times Media Group, which owns the Pulitzer Prize-winning East Valley Tribune, the award-winning Scottsdale Progress and 13 other Valley media platforms, called the Southland purchase a strategic expansion step into Southern California. Noting that the acquisition further increases the reach of TMG’s successful community news operation, Strickbine said, “Our primary goal at Times Media Group is to grow the number of readers we serve with community news, because we believe telling great stories and bringing tangible value to our advertising partners is a recipe for continued success not just in Arizona, but
added. “We can’t wait to further solidify that connection and do even more to demonstrate our commitment to our readers, our advertisers and our neighbors.” Southland Publishing, founded in 1997, has five offices located in Downtown Los Angeles, Ventura County, Santa Monica, Pasadena and San Diego. The TMG purchase includes all five newsweeklies: the LA Downtown News, the Pasadena Weekly, The Argonaut, the VC Reporter and the San Diego City Beat. Additionally, TMG has purchased Southland’s three monthly magazines: Arroyo Monthly, Playa Vista Direct and Ventana Monthly. Steve Strickbine is president of Times Media Group, a Southland’s associated digital publisher of 15 Arizona publications and websites includproperties are also included in ing The Glendale Star. (The Glendale Star file photo) the transaction. Terms of the deal anywhere. were not disclosed. “The Southland publications have al“Southland Publishing and I have ways been special in their connection been very proud of these publications, with the communities they serve,” he and our employees who have made them such important parts of the communities they serve, and we are confident that Steve Strickbine and his company will be wonderful stewards of these publications and that the readers and advertisers that continue to support them are in good hands,” said Southland Publishing’s president, Bruce Bolkin. Strickbine, 48, quit his job as a CPA in 1997 to start a small community newspaper in North Scottsdale. Today, TMG publishes the West Valley View, The Glendale Star, Peoria Times, the East Valley Tribune, the Ahwatukee Foothills News, the Scottsdale Progress, Nearby News publications, the San Tan Sun News, the Gilbert Sun News, the College Times, Lovin’ Life After 50, The Entertainer! Magazine, North Valley Magazine, 85086 Magazine, 85085 Magazine and the travel and information website Phoenix.org. The company also owns AZ Integrated Media, a media distribution and custom publishing company. “For years, I’ve heard the conventional wisdom about local news being
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dale thus far. Meruelo would not say whether he plans to stay in Glendale, move to a different location in the Valley or create a whole new stadium entirely. But he wants to stay somewhere close by. “I’m very committed to this state, to the Valley, to the fans of Arizona, to the team of Arizona and residents of Arizona,” Meruelo said. “I’m committed to staying here and will do everything in my heart and hard work to make sure to make it viable.” And, he had a quick response for anybody doubting his ability to turn the situation around. “I was told the same thing when I bought by first casino in Reno. I was told by the mayor, I was told by four casino owners I would never make it work, the property was losing $30 million a year and I wouldn’t last a year,” Meruelo said. “They were all wrong. I’ve been there eight years and I have the most profitable casino, I think, of Reno.” Now with the pageantry behind him, Meruelo said he is focused on fostering a culture that results in more victories and competing for a league championship. He has kept much of the major staff in place, including coach Rick Tocchet and general manager John Chayka, seemingly trusting their vision and just providing different financial backing. He acknowledged that the news conference was just his first day, and he has a long way to go to gain the trust of fans and the local community. He
promised he will do everything in his power to accomplish that goal. “I sure as (expletive) want to win,” he said. “My goal here with the rest of the team, the executives, the players, the
coaches — I will not stop until we bring a Stanley Cup to the Valley,” he later added. “That is my goal, my commitment and hopefully my promise to keep to all of you guys.” — Cronkite News contributed to this report.
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er troubling experiences that might warrant leniency.” Attorneys in the case did not respond to requests for comment. Djerf was working in a supermarket in January 1993 with a friend, Albert Luna Jr., whom he later accused of stealing a gun and electronics, including a television, VCR and stereo equipment, from his Glendale apartment. Djerf reported the theft to police, who took no action, according to court documents. Several months later, Djerf decided to get his revenge. He showed up at the home of Luna’s family on the morning of September 14, 1993, carrying a vase of fake flowers as a way to talk himself into the house. When Luna’s mother, Patricia, answered the door, Djerf tied up her and Luna’s 5-year-old brother, Damien, asking the mother who should die first and forcing her to load the family vehicle with valuables. After several hours, Luna’s 18-yearold sister came home. Djerf bound and raped her before stabbing her to death and then telling Patricia what he had done to her daughter. A short time later, Albert Luna Sr.
The Glendale Star out, and Djerf shot the father and then the mother and young son — but not before asking the mother who should die first, according to court documents. Djerf attempted to cover his tracks by dousing the bodies and house in gasoline, leaving two stove burners on and placing cardboard on top, before fleeing in the family vehicle. But the house did not catch fire, and Albert Jr. came home to discover the grisly scene. Djerf was arrested several days later after bragging about the murders to his girlfriend and others. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, kidnapping, sexual assault, aggravated asRichard Djerf is on Arizona’s death row for the brutal 1993 murders of four members of a Phoenix family. sault, attempted arson, theft and (Photo courtesy Arizona Department of Corrections) unlawful use of a weapon. came home. Djerf handcuffed him and After getting rid of his attorneys and beat him with a baseball bat, leaving representing himself, Djerf pleaded him for dead. guilty to four counts of murder in AuBut the father was not dead. When gust 1995 and was sentenced to death Djerf returned to the kitchen and at- in May 1996. tempted to electrocute Damien and In his latest appeal, Djerf argued snap the boy’s neck, the father charged that his attorneys at trial failed to work at him with a pocketknife. A fight broke with him and that the attorney who represented him at sentencing failed to pursue defenses of mental health problems and a troubled family history. But the appeals court was having none of it. The ruling by Circuit
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August 8, 2019 Judge M. Margaret McKeown said that Djerf’s attorneys did “considerable work on his behalf during their months of representation” and that records show “regular visits between and communication between counsel and Djerf.” As for his claim of mental health issues, McKeown noted that while evaluations by three doctors showed Djerf “fell over and hit his head with a large knot” as a child, it did not appear to result in brain dysfunction. The final medical report on Djerf said there is “an absence of a sufficiently severe mental defect that would have precluded his appreciating the wrongfulness of his acts or resulted in an inability to conform his behavior to the requirement of the law,” the ruling said. Whatever mistakes may have been made in his defense were more than outweighed by the “heinous, cruel or depraved” nature of his crimes, McKeown wrote. “With clear premeditation and preparation, Djerf imposed appalling psychological and physical suffering upon four strangers from a single family before killing them in cold blood,” she wrote in her opinion. “The state’s aggravation case stands out as one of, if not the, strongest we have reviewed in recent years.”
— Miranda Faulkner is a reporter for Cronkite News.
AMSAF: Weiers a ‘visionary’ BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers was honored with the Arizona Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Foundation’s (AMSAF) Visionary award on July 31. The Visionary award is presented to an individual who demonstrates leadership and whose efforts positively influence safety and awareness in the Arizona motorcycle community. According to AMSAF Executive Director Mick Degn, Weiers is one of the founding members of AMSAF, a nonprofit dedicated to helping reduce crashes and fatalities in Arizona. “When Mayor Weiers was in the state legislature, he was very involved with safety bills aimed to reduce motorcycle crashes and fatalities,” Degn said. “And, as Glendale mayor, he continues to help promote motorcycle safety and awareness — you can see him leading the pack during the Big Dog
Mayors’ Run, a Glendale ride during Bike Week that helps raise funds for veterans’ education.” In addition, Degn said Weiers helped secure the first grant for AMSAF through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. He also is involved with various charities helping the homeless, veterans and others in the community. Founded in 2011, AMSAF is a nonprofit foundation that is focused on reducing motorcycle and distracted driver crashes in Arizona. AMSAF’s goal is to promote motorcycle safety and awareness through education and training. AMSAF rider training scholarships will enhance motorcycle safety by helping to reduce motorcycle and related crashes in Arizona. Visit AMSAF at amsaf.org to learn motorcycle news and updates, call 1-888-951-3732 or follow AMSAF on Facebook for more rider safety tips at facebook.com/amsaf.org.
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Hurley appointed as WestEd board chairwoman
BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF WestEd has elected longtime educator coordinator, athletic director, assistant principal and principal Beverly Hurley, who in the Flagstaff Unified has 40 years of experience, as its newest School District. board chairwoman. “With her extensive WestEd’s board of experience and impact in public educadirectors is made up tion, Beverly Hurley of accomplished leaders from public and has been an integral private education, presence on our board business and human over the last 15 years,” services communities. said Glen Harvey, Board members take WestEd CEO. “I’m an active role in agendelighted that her colcy leadership and straleagues have elected Board Chairwoman Beverly Hurley. tegic planning. her to serve as our new (Photo courtesy WestEd) Hurley is taking the board chair.” reins from Marsha Hirano-Nakanishi, Hurley’s previous honors include bewho served as chairwoman for 2018-19. ing named the Arizona School Admin“As a lifelong educator, WestEd’s mis- istrators Distinguished Administrator sion to make a positive difference in the for the superintendent’s division. She education and development of all learn- was also honored as the Arizona State ers resonates deeply with me,” Hurley Superintendent of the Year; received said. “I look forward to working with the AASA Women in School Leaderthe diverse group of accomplished pro- ship Award; and was named the Arizona fessionals who make up WestEd’s board High School Principal of the Year, the to continue that mission.” NASSP/MetLife National High School Most recently the director of academic Principal of the Year, and one of 24 West alliances for Grand Canyon University, Valley leaders who mentor and make a and prior to that a Buckeye Union High difference in the lives of others through School District superintendent, Hurley vision, teamwork and innovations. brings with her 40 years of expertise in Hurley earned her bachelor’s, master’s education. and doctorate degrees from Northern ArDuring her many years in education, izona University and was also awarded she has also worked as a teacher, counsel- an honorary doctorate of humane letters or, student-teacher and peer-counseling from Northern Arizona University.
Jabz Boxing having back-to-school drive BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Jabz Boxing is gearing up for the back-to-school season by holding a school supply drive through Saturday, August 10. The supplies will go to Title I schools in the Phoenix Valley. Many students go back to school without any basic supplies that they need to participate in classroom activities. In fact, 94% of teachers use their own money to pay for school supplies for their classroom. As Jabz Boxing continues to live out its mission of being part of the communities it serves, the brand is holding its own supply drive to give kids the tools
necessary to succeed. Participating locations will collect: • Pencils • Markers • Red and black pens • Dry-erase markers • Scissors • Binders • Lined Paper • Folders • Tissues • Hand sanitizer • And more Jabz Boxing’s Glendale location is at 6645 W. Bell Road, Suite 105.
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Briggs promoted to interim chief of police BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Following the retirement of longtime Police Chief Rick St. John, who served Glendale for 23 years, Chris Briggs has assumed the role of interim chief of police. “I am excited for this opportunity to work with our amazing leadership team to continue to build a police department that our community expects and deserves,” Briggs said. Briggs joined the Glendale Police Department in 1992. His most recent assignment was the assistant chief overseeing the Investigations and Administrative Bureau, where he was responsible for criminal investigations, undercover operations, special events planning and operations, traffic, training, personnel management, planning and research, grants and the budget. “I will continue to implement increased training, new technologies and strategic initiatives we need to reduce crime and ensure a safe community for our residents, businesses and visitors,”
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Wrong-way driver kills woman
A three-vehicle wrong way collision resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman on Tuesday, July 30, on State Route 101 at Union Hills. According to the Department of Public Safety, Laiquan Lemon of Goodyear died after a Chevrolet Malibu sedan traveling northbound within the southbound lanes collided with Lemon’s Nissan sedan. The driver of the third vehicle was not injured. The 22-year-old woman who was driving the Chevrolet Malibu suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. Police are investigating whether or not impairment was a factor of the collision.
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Briggs said. Briggs earned his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Ottawa University and attended the IACP Leadership in Police Organizations course. Throughout his career, he has worked in every division in the department including patrol, criminal investigations, the Professional Standards Unit and special operations, where he served in the capacity of detective, sergeant and lieutenant. While in special operations, he planned events and contingency responses for events that included NFL and NHL games, Super Bowls, city events and Luke Air Force Base air shows. As a commander, he led the administrative and the gateway patrol divisions before being promoted to assistant chief. He has been married for 24 years and is the father of a son and daughter. “Chief Briggs has been instrumental in building the trust and confidence between our police officers and our residents,” said City Manager Kevin Phelps, who appointed Briggs. “He has successfully led the department by personally living the mission, vision and values of the city. Chris has significant experience in nearly every area of policing, and we are fortunate to have someone who can continue the great work of the former chief while bringing his own new ideas and viewpoints.”
Man arrested for leaving child in locked car
Glendale police arrested a man on July 27 for leaving his 3-year-old daughter in a locked car with the engine and air conditioning off. According to police, Brian Flores took his daughter to the West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-in, where, reportedly, he left his daughter in the car to get snacks for the movie. Two guests at the theater saw the defendant’s daughter and notified the manager, who then called the police. When an officer arrived at the scene, the defendant was back at his vehicle. The officer directed the defendant to immediately turn on the vehicle. According to police, Flores said he was only gone for five or seven minutes, but it was later reported, with the help of witnesses, the child was alone for at least 15 minutes. The child reportedly did not seem to be in distress. According to weather.com, Glendale was 100 degrees that day.
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The child’s mother took custody of the girl. She said she desired prosecution against the defendant. Flores was charged with child abuse for permitting his child to be placed in a dangerous situation. He was booked without incident.
Auto repair shop engulfed in flames
Vintage Motors Auto Repair shop in Glendale was consumed by a fire after an accident while a mechanic was working on a car. Glendale Fire Department spokeswoman Ashley Losch said, “It was an unfortunate accident, and thankfully no one lost their life.” The fire occurred around 1 p.m. July 26. The fire department responded, and the crew was there for six hours. Losch said the fire department kept a fire watch through the night to make sure secondary fires would not break out. Because of the nature of the materials kept in an auto shop, the fire department categorized it as a hazardous materials assignment, she said. The fire broke out when a mechanic was working on the gas tank of a car in the shop. “He was working in the gas tank of a car and had some fuel spill onto him, and when he turned to go change his clothes, he heard that the tank was still leaking. He went back to secure the leak and some ignition source caught that gasoline, causing the fire to start,” Losch said. Multiple cars and businesses in the area were damaged. The mechanic who was injured, with the help of his peers, put out the fire on his clothing, but he did sustain burns to his arm and legs. He was hospitalized.
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Local TV’s monsoon coverage is like Kim Kardashian BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist
Let me let you in on a professional secret when it comes to managing the news media. If in the near future you feel like committing a major crime — say robbing a bank in broad daylight — or driving the wrong way down Interstate 10 in mid-rush hour, try to do so when there’s a little bit of rain in the weather forecast. Your misdeeds likely will go completely unnoticed. Worst case scenario, you’ll get five seconds of coverage right before they throw it back to some blonde in a slicker standing in .00002 inches of rainwater beside McDowell Road. “The monsoon is rolling in!” our intrepid reporter will explain to the news anchors, who will nod along in deep
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concern as she dips a $700 high heel into a puddle the size of a Frisbee. Then they’ll cut to the weatherperson to give us “The Galaxy’s Most Accurate Weather Forecast,” complete with lots of rolling green and yellow storm clouds and a “futurecast” — which sounds cool but is no different from what meteorologists have been calling a “forecast” for the past 50 years. Every local TV station has a weather gimmick nowadays — and more monsoon coverage than ever. Channels 3 and 5, which have no less than six people covering the weather — compared to one on the government and politics beat — bills itself as “Arizona’s Weather Authority.” ABC15 has the “Desert Doppler Most Accurate Forecast.” Fox 10 has “AccuWeather.” And over at Channel 12, the local NBC affiliate will offer you “a live look at the Storm Team Radar.” I’m looking forward to the Storm Team donning capes and masks and performing real-time rescues the next time the monsoon delivers flash flooding. Look, I understand that the monsoon represents the only stretch of interesting
weather the Valley gets. Some moisture blows in from the west, the humidity rises and we have some relatively nasty thunderstorms. We even get the occasional massive haboob dust cloud — fun to look at and even more fun to say. But all this fuss over what typically amounts to about three or four inches of rain each summer? Give me a break. You know how I prepare for the monsoon each year? I remind myself to consume even less local news than usual from June through about mid-September. I buy extra deodorant and cologne. I stay away from linen clothing — too sweaty — and I never, ever drive into flooded washes or around road barricades. The last point is especially significant, because if there’s one thing local news loves more than “Weather Watcher Sally from Sun City sending in this picture of a tree down in her front yard,” it’s some schmuck sitting on the roof of his submerged Prius waiting for firefighters to come pluck him out of the drink. I have nightmares where I’m the stupid motorist who makes the news for being charged under the state’s stupid motorist law. Clearly, someone believes there’s an audience for this much weather cover-
age, because TV mega-conglomerates focus-group this stuff to death and decipher the Nielsen ratings like they contain a cure for cancer. What strikes me as strange is that while monsoon weather coverage seems to occupy half the newscasts most summer days, no one I know talks about the weather for longer than about 30 seconds, barring being trapped in a hurricane, a tsunami or a tornado. To me, monsoon weather represents the Kim Kardashian of news coverage. I’m aware it exists. Sometimes I even pause to look at it for a second. But it serves no truly useful purpose and I can’t fathom what all the freaking fuss is about. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase. This week is a good one for those of you looking to get out into the community and spread the word of your business — or maybe even learn about all the others. There’s a lot going on, and while this week won’t spotlight any specific developments, there is everything from an early childhood learning center unveiling to management changes and networking-centric events. Here’s the news! First, Glendale Community College will soon unveil its new early childhood learning center. The ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony is a partnership with the Peoria Unified
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to people who are facing hunger and homelessness. For more information about Phoenix Rescue Mission, visit phoenixrescuemission.org. Next up, WESTMARC, or the Western Maricopa Coalition, has opened the nomination process for its next Best of the West awards dinner. The annual event is set for Thursday, November 7. The evening will begin with registration and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main event at 7 p.m. The main awards are for Excellence in Innovation, Economic Engine, Quality of Life Enhancement-Education; and Quality of Life Enhancement-Community. Founded in 1990, WESTMARC is a public-private partnership between 15 West Valley communities: Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown. In addition to merging the education and business sectors of the communities it serves, the Glendale-based organization sets forth three main goals: Promote the West Valley, enhance economic de-
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The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week 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 within the city of Glendale. 9 Days a Week 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 Madeleine Williamson, mwilliamson@timespublications.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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Cardinals vs. Chargers
Watch the Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive. The preseason game will start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit azcardinals.com.
Kerwin Pasia
Join Kerwin Pasia at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, from 7 to 9 p.m. for New Talent Thursdays. He plays covers of popular songs from artists such as The Animals, The Ventures, Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift and more. For more information, call 623266-6607 or visit instagram.com/ kirbypasta94.
GCC Women Soccer vs. CCV
Glendale Community College’s women’s soccer team will scrimmage Christ Church of the Valley (CCV) from 8 to 10 p.m. The scrimmage will take place at the Glendale Community College Stadium, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, and has no entry fee. For more information, call 623-845-4634.
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Beginning Technique
Those 12 and older are invited to As You Wish, 9410 W. Hanna Lane, A-109, for a beginning technique special. From 6 to 9 p.m. people are welcome to paint for $15 plus pottery and try the Modern Greenery special. Reservations are required. For more information, visit asyouwishpottery.com or call 623-7725403.
Nick Hoff
Comedian Nick Hoff will perform at Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751, N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, at 7 p.m. Known for being named “Best of the Fest” in Boston, Big Sky, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo, his performance promises entertainment. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com or nickhoff. com.
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Donut Run
Tortoise and Hare Sports will host an easy run for donuts from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at 17570 N. 75th Avenue, Suite 605. Running distances are optional but the event does include 1-, 3.3- or 5.3-mile marked loops around the neighborhood. All skill levels and abilities are welcome. Coffee and donuts will be available after the run. For more information, call 623-792-7900
18th World Hip Hop Dance Championship Finals
Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, will host the 18th World Hip Hop Dance Championship Finals. The dancing will begin at 5 p.m. and include crews of five to nine dancers separated into three age categories as well as specialty groups of three to 40 dancers. For more information, visit gilariverarena.com or call 623-772-3800.
Toddler Time
Bring children 18 months and up to Toddler Time Water Play Day at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue. Children will be able to spend 20 minutes singing songs, watching fingerplays and reading books. Meet in the Storytime Room at 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. For more information, call 623-9303600.
begin at 7 p.m. and feature some of the best upcoming talent around. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com.
Foothills Lobby Book Sale
Come check out the Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, for books on sale for low prices. The library will host a book sale in their lobby every day with weekly specials. Feel free to stop by the library during open hours to take a look. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 623930-3600.
2nd Annual Foothills College Fair
Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, welcomes anyone who has questions about college to stop by and attend the annual college fair. People will be able to talk to college representatives, attend talks, ask questions and more. The fair will take place at the library from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, email Erin at egarred@glendaleaz.com or call 623-930-3600.
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GCC Men’s Soccer vs. Park University
Support Glendale Community Collge’s men’s soccer team as it plays Park University at the Glendale Community College Stadium, 6000 W. Olive Avenue. The game will begin at 8 p.m. For more information, call 623-845-4634.
Game Night
Glendale’s Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, invites teens ages 12 to 18 to drop in for game night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Teens are welcome to bring friends and games from home for a night of fun in the library’s large meeting room. Library games will also be available to play. For more information, call 623-9303600.
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Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard Suite E-206, will host comedian Jeffrey Peterson. His performance will start at 7 p.m. and include a variety of one-liners, celebrity impressions, pop-culture impressions and more. For more information, visit stircrazycomedyclub.com or call 623-565-8667.
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Stop by Glendale’s Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, for a puppet show. The show, “Baby Bunny Brushed His Teeth,” will be performed from 4 to 5 p.m. The program will be held in the library’s auditorium and is designed for children ages 2 to 7. For more information, call 623930-3600.
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Tackle Retirement
Join former NFL player and Arizona Sports 98.7 host Ron Wolfley at Arrowhead Grill, 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, to learn about retirement planning. Stop in from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for dinner and
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Homeschool Social
As You Wish Pottery, 9410 Hanna Drive, Suite A-109, will host a homeschool social from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The event will include an $18 all-inclusive deal with the chance to make a grilled cheese-themed plate. For more information, call 523-772-5403 or visit asyouwishpottery.com.
VTL STEAM Maker Lab
Kids ages 7 to 11 are invited to participate in making a bristlebot at the Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, from 4 to 5 p.m. The hands-on workshop will show kids how to create the bristlebot using a toothbrush head and vibrating motor. The project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records. For more information, call 623-930-3600.
World Music Family Classes
Learn about music from all around the world at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The family-friendly program will feature a craft, a story, jazz music and dancing. The free program is meant to help celebrate music. For more information, call 623-930-3600.
Jim “Jimfab” Helms
Drop by Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, for New Talent Thursdays. From 7 to 9 p.m., singer-songwriter Jim Helms will perform live. His performance will include hits from the 1950s onward, with a little twist. For more information, call 623-3857502 or visit justjimmylivemusic. com.
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Protect Yourself Against Scams & Test Your Nutrition IQ
Learn to protect yourself financially and stay healthy. Anyone is welcome to drop in at Velma Teague Library, 7010 N. 58th Avenue, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk with Medicare representative Rentha Person. People will get a chance to ask questions, learn tips and enjoy healthy snacks. For more information, call 623-930-3600.
Storytime
Stir Crazy Comedy Club, 6752 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E-206, will introduce their new Big Heads of Comedy show, hosted by EJ Non-Stop. The show will
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Foam Rolling Clinic
Stop by Tortoise and Hare Sports, 17570 N. 75th Avenue, for a free foam rolling clinic. People of all skill levels are welcome to participate in easy to follow instructions. The clinic starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit tortiseandharesports.com or call 623-792-7900.
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Board in the Library
Bring favorite board games from home or play some of the games supplied at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, for adult tabletop game time. Meet new people and bring friends from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library’s Roadrunner Room. For more information, call 623-930-3849.
help developing a game plan for retirement. For more information, call 623-566-2224.
Sunday Yoga
Drop in for free Sunday morning yoga at Tortoise and Hare, 17570 N. 75th Avenue, Suite 605. Enjoy an hour of yoga moves for all skill levels from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 623-792-7900.
Ratio
Enjoy a collection of ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s jams; jazz; soul and Motown music at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard. The band Ratio will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit ratioband.com or call 623266-6607.
Four on the Floor
Enjoy some rock, blues and country covers at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard. The band Four on the Floor will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit fouronfloorband. com or call 623-266-6607.
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Children’s author Mikela Prevost will read her book “Let’s Have a Dog Party!” at Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, in the Storytime Room. The program will go from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and also include a drawing demonstration. For more information, call 623-930-3600.
Andres Martin Leal
Andres Martin Leal will perform live at Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard. From 7 to 10 p.m. he will play a variety of acoustic Latin, traditional and current romantic songs. For more information, visit ourstage.com/ andresmartinleal or call 623-3857502.
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Local golf group a ‘mediocre’ option for players at that level BY ERIC NEWMAN
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A group of around 15 amateur golfers — members of the West Valley AZ Mediocre Golf Association — talked trash, hung out and even took a few swings at Valley Golf Center in Avondale on a Thursday night after work. The local chapter of the nationwide association calls their weekly outings “church.” “We come here and pray the golf gods make us better,” chapter President Jon Whipple said, smiling. Trolling social media for a consistent set of golf buddies, who would not outshine his skills — or lack thereof — on the course, he found the Phoenix chapter, and the fit was instant. “I wanted a group of people I knew would regularly come out and play, but people who didn’t take any of this too seriously, and just were here to have a good time,” Johnson said. He joined the Phoenix MGA, but events were often held in Gilbert or other eastern cities and towns. He and a few other members wanted the same atmosphere, but in closer proximity to their western homes. In 2017, the West Valley chapter was born, and, at one point, held an association-high 62 members. The group aims to provide an outlet to play the sport socially for a fair price with the camaraderie of plenty of players who are energized to play, but not so much that they actually find themselves getting very much better. The MGA holds tournaments about once a month, usually with names mocking those of major golf championships and competitions surrounding the professional game — Whipple won the “Bratish Open” in July — with a score of 87. “I had a pool party at my house and got them all drunk; that’s why I won,” he joked. Whipple stood proudly with a giant
Members of the West Valley AZ Mediocre Golf Association boast a trophy the chapter won over rival Las Vegas in a recent competition. (Glendale Star photo by Eric Newman)
promotional check reading $1.26 for first place, enough to place him in the top 150 association-wide. As of print time, Toledo chapter golfer John Yarder was atop the association’s global leader board with a total of $5.79 in winnings. The money seems to serve as much as something to laugh at as anything else. If not already silly enough, nearly every recent competition for the West Valley chapter has included a “John Daly” hole, according to Johnson, named after the infamous party-animal professional golfer. Players have to chug a can of beer and use a John Daly club — far too big and powerful to be used on a regular golf course — that the group found on the grass at a past event to tee off.
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Thus, it is not shocking to say the tournaments, despite having a winner at the end, are hardly anything more than friendly competition. Johnson, whose nickname is “Average” — nearly everybody has a different moniker — has won awards for being exactly in the middle of the pack in tournament scorekeeping. The group even awards the last-place finisher, which, rather than embarrassment, many members wear as a badge of honor. But that does not mean the players on the course don’t act like they want to beat each other in the moment. “There’s always some trash talk going on, maybe a little side bet on a hole or something, but it’s all in fun. Nobody’s taking any of it too seriously; that’s the point.” Johnson said.
The group is not just centered around playing golf, either. Johnson said the group will host cookouts for members, or take a road trip to the Waste Management Phoenix Open each year in Scottsdale. Even members of other MGA chapters are welcome to hang out on vacation to the area. “We just kind of become friends on the course, and then we keep hanging out and doing a lot of different stuff. It’s just fun,” Johnson said. Always looking for members, West Valley AZ MGA encourages potential members to visit their Facebook page or their chapter website, mgatour.com/ chapters/west-valley-az. Annual chapter fees are around $40, and players will pay for participation in church or other competitions.
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Gonzalez, Foster hope to leave mark with Cardinals BY SEBASTIAN EMANUEL
where I went to high school, and still be in Change often brings opportunity. touch with so many Two former Arizona State players hope people, great coachto benefit from the transformation of the es and teammates and friends and famArizona Cardinals. The team has been in the spotlight ily.” Kingsbury’s high this offseason with the hiring of head offense coach Kliff Kingsbury and the drafting octane of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Mur- helped his former ray, first overall. Discussion has been team, Texas Tech, less about the NFL’s worst record (3- finish in the Top 25 13) in 2018 and more about the team’s in scoring five out of potential in 2019. six seasons. Kicker Zane Gonzalez and running So, how has Fosback D.J. Foster have good feelings ter and other offensive players learned about the new regime. of“The culture has been amazing,” Kingsbury’s Gonzalez said. “A lot of new players fense? “You just have to Former Arizona State wide receiver D.J. Foster hopes to Zane Gonzalez made a strong impression in the spring with and new coaching staff. The atmoan impact with the Cardinals now that he is healthy. the Arizona Cardinals, who did not bring in any competition sphere is amazing and I think it’s really know the offense make for his kicking job. (Photo courtesy Arizona Cardinals) (Photo by Maria Vasquez/Cronkite News) competitive.” across the board and Gonzalez has been a part of the Ar- just be ready for anything,” Foster said. additions of Murray and Klingsbury be a lot more entertaining with Kliff’s izona community since 2013 when he “Anything can be called and thrown will only add more attention. play-calling.” joined the ASU football team. In his your way. It keeps you on your toes “A real electric atmosphere,” GonzaGonzalez is looking to solidify his four years, Gonand that’s the lez said. “We’ve got Kyler; I mean the spot on the roster and earn his keep for It’s like playing in front zalez broke the whole point of guy is explosive. It will be interesting as long as he can play. NCAA record it. If it keeps us with him. We have a whole new group “I love it here,” he said. “I wouldn’t of your hometown for most field on our toes, we of receivers. I think the whole game will want to be anywhere else.” basically,” Gonzalez said. goals made in a are keeping the “I’m not even from here career with 96. defense on their but I feel like Arizona He also holds the toes.” record for most Foster will is a second home career points be ready for to me now. with 492. his name to be – Zane Gonzalez “It’s like playcalled, he said, ing in front of as he fights for BY ERIC NEWMAN growing our fan base on the west side.” your hometown basically,” Gonzalez a roster spot that can range from the Glendale Star Staff Writer Glendale, and Gila River Arena, Glendale will be the regular home for has proven good grounds for Rattlers said. “I’m not even from here but I feel team’s fourth running back to special like Arizona is a second home to me teams player. He missed all of 2018 af- a second professional football team, at crowds in the past. The Rattlers hosted ter suffering a torn ACL and MCL in the least temporarily. now.” two playoff games at the facility this The Arizona Rattlers, six-time cham- postseason, including the 2019 IFL As of now, Gonzalez isn’t compet- preseason. ing against other kickers for the startFoster said he has learned a new play- pions and the recent runner-up in the United Bowl Championship game and ing spot after impressing coaches in the book each of his four years in the NFL. IFL, announced an agreement with the ArenaBowl XXIX in 2016. The spring. After taking over kicking duties “Everything can change year to year,” Gila River Arena, home of the Arizona Rattlers fell 56-53 to the Sioux Fall with five games left in the season, he he said. “You never know what the next Coyotes, to host its 2020 home games. Storm on July 13 in front of a record went 7 for 9 on field goal attempts in year is going to be like. Every year has An option was provided to extend the crowd of over 14,000. the 2018 season with the Cardinals, af- been a new page, a new playbook for lease to 2021. While plans for the years after the ter being cut by the Cleveland Browns me so I’m just used to starting over and The agreement became necessary, as lease ends were not made public, Gila earlier last season. learning from scratch.” the Phoenix Suns and former Rattlers River Arena staff expressed gratitude During his time with the Browns, he As he learns a new offense, the team home, Talking Stick Resort Arena, an- for the Rattlers selecting the Glendale connected on 17 of 25 attempts. hopes to give fans a reason to come nounced a planned $230 million reno- location for at least one season. Foster is grateful he will have famil- back with an exciting roster. vation to “bring the 27-year-old facility “We are very excited to have the opiar faces to watch him play. “Just a winning atmosphere, that’s into the 21st century.” The renovations portunity to host this incredible team “Oh it’s incredible,” Foster said. “I what everyone wants,” Foster said. will begin in 2020. next season and very much value the went to high school, college and now “Our motto’s last to first. We are just “We will miss the friendly confines Rattlers partnership,” said Dale Adcoming back for professional, it’s such working hard and trying to get better of Talking Stick Resort Arena but are ams, general manager of Gila River a blessing to be able to be a part of this every day and I think that it just brings excited about the new opportunities Arena. community for so long and to be able to back a winning mentality, a winning or- Gila River Arena brings,” team own“We look forward to continuing to ganization.” see different people on my journey. er Ron Shurts said. “The support and grow the brands of both the Rattlers Gonzalez said that fans can expect environment during the playoffs were and the Indoor Football League here in “It’s amazing to still be able to go back to ASU and go back to Saguaro, exciting games from the team, and the amazing, and we look forward to Glendale.” Cronkite News
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ProMusica Arizona, a community chorale and orchestra, has partnered with Arizona Christian University to advance the education of the school’s music students. Students participating in the partnership will be able to earn college credit while gaining experience with one of the largest and most successful community music groups in the area. ACU professor Meghan Ruel, hired in April to head the school’s new orchestra department, contacted the local group to give students a chance to play with an already-established, high-quality concert orchestra.
“When you’re a music student, you need those opportunities. This seemed to work out because I know it’s a good group of musicians and people, and I already knew Patti very well,” Ruel said. “Patti” is PMAZ artistic director and principal conductor Patti Graetz, who said the group consists of a variety of ages. There have even been students from surrounding universities on the roster. Often, though, students from schools like ASU have other obligations or groups with which they play. “It will be nice to know they have the ability to come to every one of the performances, and we can rely on
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them all the time,” Graetz said. Not only will the partnership benefit the students with more experience, they will also be able to learn from several professional musicians playing with the group, as well as other community members who have simply played their respective instruments for decades. Ruel added that some high school students will also participate in the program, allowing them to earn college credit before they finish their secondary education. She pointed, in particular, to a ninth-grade student to whom she gives private lessons, and who will play with the orchestra. As of print time, students had not yet
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stepped foot on campus for the fall semester. They will do so in late August, when they will begin preparations for the 2019-20 season of shows. The first run of shows, “Celebrate America,” will run from November 2 to November 3. While participation numbers are still uncertain, the new music program addition — and prospects the partnership brings — is promising. “We’ve got it all set up and I’m really excited, so I’d encourage everyone who likes music to come out to a show,” Ruel said. For more information on shows and ticket sales or to contact PMAZ, visit pmaz.org or call 623-326-5172.
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Wildlife World Zoo announces award winners BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park has announced the recipients of its Annual Animal Care & Conservation Awards. Over the past three decades, Wildlife World has contributed tens of thousands of dollars, as well as thousands more as in-kind support and staff expertise, to dozens of local, national and international organizations working on habitat restoration and wildlife conservation all over the globe. These financial awards of $1,000 to $10,000 were created to recognize worthy efforts in field conservation, public display and education, and basic research designed to preserve the planet and inspire future generations to care about wildlife and wild places. In addition to the main awards, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, along with the Kimmerle family at Sanderson Ford, presented the leaders of The Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Program with a much-needed F250 pickup truck. Peninsular pronghorn are critically endangered. Once numbering in the thousands, today approximately 150 survive in the wild. “We are extremely grateful for the decades of support from our guests and friends of the zoo, like the Kimmerle family, which make donations like this possible,” said Mickey Ollson, the zoo’s director. The recipients include:
The Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Program
The Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Program is directed by the NGO Espacios Naturals y Dessarrollo Sustenable and leads the most successful conservation efforts in the recovery of the peninsular pronghorn, an endangered terrestrial mammal. Their dedication has managed to reverse the declining trend in the number of individuals of this unique subspecies in the world and lay the foundation for the sustainable recovery of its original habitat on the Baja California Peninsula. Natural spaces and sustainable development A. C. (ENDESU) was created with the mission of conserving and promoting the sustainable use of natural resources in Mexico, for the value they represent for future generations. For more information, visit endesu.org.mx/desarrollo-sustentable.
Marine Mammal Center
The Marine Mammal Center’s mission is to expand knowledge about marine mammals — their health and that of their ocean environment — and to inspire their global conservation. Its core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals, supported by state-of-theart animal care and research facilities, a corps of dedicated volunteers and an engaged community. For more information, visit marinemammalcenter. org.
Zoological Association of America, Cheetah Conservation Fund
The Zoological Association of America, Cheetah Conservation Fund saves cheetahs and other endangered species around the world. Together with direct support programs of accredited members, ZAA directs vital conservation dollars to aid in the survival of many keystone species and a number of other threatened or endangered species on all seven continents. For more information, visit zaa.org.
The International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation commits to a future where all crane species are secure — a future where people cooperate to protect and restore wild populations and their ecosystems. These efforts sustain the places where cranes live, to the benefit of countless other species. For more information, savingcranes.org.
The Gibbon Conservation Center
Founded in 1976 in Southern California by the late Alan Richard Mootnick, The Gibbon Conservation Center is the only facility in the world devoted exclusively to gibbons, an increasingly rare
ape. It works for the endangered gibbons’ benefit through conservation, propagation and study, and by teaching people about them. GCC houses nearly 40 gibbons, among them five of the 19 living species. For more information, visit gibboncenter.org.
The International Rhino Foundation
The International Rhino Foundation is dedicated to the survival of the world’s rhino species through conservation and research. The IRF provides the technical (scientific, educational and administrative) and financial resources necessary to facilitate the conservation of rhinos. For more information, visit rhinos-irf.org.
Sahara Conservation Fund
The Sahara Conservation Fund is a dynamic organization with a unique mission: The conservation of the wildlife of the Sahara and its bordering Sahelian grasslands. Its vision is of a Sahara that is well conserved and where ecological processes function naturally, with plants and animals existing in healthy numbers across their historical range; a Sahara that benefits all its inhabitants and where support for its conservation comes from stakeholders across all sectors of society. For more information, visit saharaconservation. org.
Turtle Survival Alliance
Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) saves endangered and threatened turtles and tortoise throughout the world. TSA is an action-oriented global partnership that is committed to zero turtle extinctions in the 21st century. For more information, visit turtlesurvival.org.
Audubon Nature Institute-Tapir Project
Everything the Audubon Nature Institute does comes back to conservation. The institute wants to instill in its visitors an appreciation for the natural world to make a difference for the world’s wildlife, and to pioneer innovative partnerships that make its efforts stronger. It measures its success by the number of species whose numbers are increasing rather than declining. For more information, visit audubonnatureinstitute.org/conservation.
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group
The Conservation Breeding Special Group’s mission is to save threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts worldwide. For over 30 years, CBSG has accomplished this by using scientifically sound, collaborative processes that bring together people with diverse perspectives and knowledge to catalyze positive conservation change. CBSG provides species conservation SEE AWARDS PAGE 16
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Burnout now recognized as medical diagnosis
BY UNITEDHEALTHCARE STAFF Some days, your job may feel like an uphill battle. Perhaps it’s a struggle to be consistently productive or to even motivate yourself to get in the door. It’s normal to feel checked out of your job sometimes, but when you feel this daily it may be something more. Burnout is no longer just a feeling, it’s a legitimate medical diagnosis classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an “occupational phenomenon.” It can be difficult to know if what you’re feeling is just a bad day at work or if it’s burnout. Here are some questions to ask yourself: • Do you feel like you have to force yourself to go to work? • Do you lack the energy to get work done? • Do you have trouble concentrating or feel a lack of satisfaction for your accomplishments? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be experiencing
burnout. WHO characterizes burnout according to three dimensions: • Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion • Increased mental distance from one’s job, feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job • Reduced professional efficacy These feelings and effects are only to be referred to in regard to your job and should not be applied to describe other areas of life. If you haven’t voiced your feelings or found an effective outlet to reduce your stress, burnout’s effects may spill over into your mental, physical and emotional health, which may affect your personal life. If you feel you may be experiencing burnout, here are some tips to help you cope: • Openly communicate with your supervisor. Discussing your concerns may help you find solutions to things that are causing stress at work. • Reach out for support. Coworkers, friends or loved ones may offer the
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support you need to help you cope with your stress. • Find ways to relax. Consider trying yoga, meditation or breathing exercises to improve your mental health. • Get your body moving. Exercise may help reduce stress and boost your mood. • Prioritize a good night’s sleep. The restorative effects of sleep are important for your health and well-being. For more ways to help reduce stress and avoid burnout, visit newsroom. uhc.com/health/meditative-breathing-stress.html. Consider talking to your doctor if you think you may be experiencing burnout, as it could also be linked to depression and other mental illnesses.
planning expertise to governments, specialist groups, zoos and aquariums, and other wildlife organizations. For more information, visit cbsg.org. As a USDA-licensed, private institution accredited by the Zoological Association of America and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums, Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park receives zero taxpayer funding. No tax dollars have ever been spent to build or operate Wildlife World in its nearly 35-year history. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is located at 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park, at the southeast corner of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue. It is open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 4:30 p.m.). Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission includes access to the zoo, aquarium and safari park. For more information, call 623-935WILD (9453). Visit Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @zoowildlife, and wildlifeworld.com.
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The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.
Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.
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ACROSS 1 Moment, for short 4 Nevada neighbor 8 Detergent brand 12 Savings plan acronym 13 Actor LaBeouf 14 Moby Dick’s pursuer 15 Insect repellents 17 “-- Lisa” 18 Harbor structure 19 Asian nation 20 Not intoxicated 22 Actor Newman 24 On in years 25 San Francisco carriage 29 Under the weather 30 Divine 31 “... and seven years --” 32 1776 crossing site 34 Porn 35 Sampras of tennis 36 Vatican heads 37 “Caribbean Queen” singer Billy
40 Sleeve end 41 Bedframe piece 42 Stump 46 Drunkard 47 On 48 Carnival city 49 Do as you’re told 50 Say it isn’t so 51 Tackle’s teammate
16 Piper’s adjective 19 Seventh of a series 20 Put into words 21 Leer at 22 Chaplain 23 Competent 25 Layer 26 Marshmallow toaster 27 Chills and fever 28 Decays DOWN 30 Verdon or Stefani 1 [Uncorrected] 33 Carelessness? 2 Geological period 34 Couch 3 “Wichita Lineman” 36 Lightweight boxer? singer 37 Norway’s capital 4 Leading man in the 38 Organization theater? 39 Relaxation 5 Norse hammer thrower 40 “Be a sport” 6 Melody 42 Scoundrel 7 Owns 43 Corroded 8 Mexican entree 44 Martini ingredient 9 Breakfast chain acronym 45 Affirmative action? 10 Carvey or Delany 11 Abba of Israel
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Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.
SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.
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Meet someone unexpected who will never be the same again Let me set the stage for you. Several years ago, I was speaking at a large church in the Philippines. The church was in a poor barrio of Manila. A thousand people or more were crammed into the old, tattered building, designed to hold 500 people. But the room was filled with expectant and exuberant Filipinos. The temperature in the room was hot, but the spiritual temperature in the people was even hotter. I was speaking on a subject of which we all have knowledge, but dare I say, we have little revelation. It’s too familiar to us. We know it but we don’t “know it.” I was speaking the meaning of blessing. “Blessing” in Hebrew means to kneel and present a gift, too. The blessing can be given to someone who deserves it or doesn’t deserve it. Most of God’s blessings are given, just because! In these cases, the per-
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son didn’t earn it, doesn’t deserve it and wasn’t even expecting it. By giving a blessing, one is acknowledging the worth of someone or something by kneeling and presenting a gift. As I was speaking on blessing, a spontaneous thought entered my mind. It was a risk, but I went for it. It was one of those amazing moments when God, the audience, the speaker and the recipient of the blessing all intersected at the same time. It was a moment we all will never forget. And now the rest of the story.
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So here I am, in front of all these people, attempting to communicate the concept of blessing in a way they would understand forever. Walking down one of the crowded aisles of this church, I picked a lady out of the audience who looked very destitute. In fact, I would say she was the most destitute there. Shaking with fright but willing to go with me, I gently and slowly led her to the front of the stage in the sight of everyone. After we ascended to the platform, we faced one another. Everyone was watching. You could have heard a pin drop. Everyone there was 100% focused on me and this woman. Then I knelt before her. What happened next surprised everyone. I reached into my pocket and presented to her $30 in Filipino pesos, which was everything I had on my person. She looked at me in disbelief. Suddenly, she realized I was giving the pesos to her. I was blessing her, kneeling before her and presenting her with a gift. I was blessing her… just because. “Just because” means no strings attached. I was attributing value to her. Not for what she does or did but for who she is, a fellow human being made in the image of God. She burst into cries and tears of disbelief and gratitude, overwhelmed by the gift. I imagine nothing like this had ever happened to her before. The crowd gasped as they understood what was happening. For that one moment, I felt for the first time, the significance of blessing. It was just one of those moments of illumination when God did something that transcended the personal and mental barriers of everyone in the audience, including me. Now guess what happened. I walked down another aisle of the church and found another destitute woman, most likely a widow. I slowly and gently led her up to the speaking platform. Then I asked the first woman who had received my blessing (still in shock from receiving the blessing) to kneel before the second woman and give some of the pesos she had received from me to the second woman. She understood the
lesson and quickly complied with my request. The audience was still hushed. It was an “a-ha” time for everyone. Blessing is not legislated. It’s an inside job that comes from the Spirit of God touching the giver of the blessing to give to the one receiving the blessing. Just like God blesses us, we were blessed to bless others. God gives blessings to us in order to get those blessings through us to others. What’s the takeaway here? The God who is immortal, invisible, eternal, the only wise God, came from heaven to earth in an earthly form, knelt before us, presenting us with the gift of salvation and eternal life. We didn’t deserve it. We aren’t good enough to earn it. He blessed us “just because.” It’s God’s nature. What? God knelt to me? This should blow our minds. That gift is yours; take it. But don’t forget to share that salvation with others, too. How can you bless others? One way is extending the blessing of forgiveness. Maybe it’s time to bless someone who hurt you by blessing them. Sound crazy? That’s what God did for you. God kneeled before you and presented you with the gift of forgiveness. Don’t just count your blessings; let your blessings count. Go to them personally, write a letter or do whatever you need to do. Bless them by presenting the gift of your forgiveness. Un-handcuff yourself from them by forgiving them. You were blessed to bless. Ann Voskamp said, “The greatest gift of all is to become the blessing.” Joyce Lock said, “Some wish blessings, others pray for blessings, some send blessings and some become blessings.” I am working on that last category, how about you? To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.
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1001 North Central • Avondale 623-932-2723 You are welcome! Morning Worship .................................... 8:30 am Bible Study ........................................9:45 am Worship Service ..............................11:00 am Spanish Worship .............................11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study .................................................6:30 pm Saturday Worship ..............................6:00 pm www.fsbca.org
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Harvest CHurCH 8340 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305
10250 N. 59th Ave. 623-937-9216 Sunday Services: Bible Study ....................................... 9:15 am Morning Worship ............................ 10:30 am Discipleship Training ........................4:45 pm Evening Worship ..............................6:00 pm
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BASIS Peoria student earns national Merit Scholarship BY ERIC NEWMAN
Glendale Star Staff Writer
Nathan Tesman, a recent graduate of BASIS School in Peoria, was awarded a college-sponsored Merit Scholarship by Arizona State University for his academic and extracurricular achievement in high school. Tesman, who lives in Glendale, was part of an initial group of around 1.6 million U.S. high school students who took the PSAT — used as the initial screening test for the National Merit Scholarship — and was named one of 16,000 semifinalists due to his high score, representing that of the top 1%. Then he had to fill out a lengthy application. It included listing leadership and extracurricular experience, showing outstanding academic records, an endorsement by a school official and an essay specific to the program.
“If I recall correctly, it was about overcoming a problem, and I wrote specifically about overcoming things in my life to succeed academically,” Tesman said. To his surprise, Tesman was named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as one of 15,000 students nationwide to become a finalist. “I was shocked when I found out I was even a semifinalist, much less advancing again. There were people from school or that I knew that I thought would blow me out of the water, and they didn’t make it. So, it was surprising, but they (BASIS School) really celebrated it,” he said. Tesman was later notified he would not receive any money from the NMSC itself, but ASU deemed his resume and spot as a finalist enough to give him some school-sponsored money.
Student Chronicles Glendale’s Anhad Brar graduated from Adelphi University at a commencement ceremony on May 19 at NYCB Live: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brar earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Adelphi confererred degrees on 1,950 students at its 123rd commencement exercises. “As you all perform in various professional sectors, strive to be
like the dancers of American Ballet Theatre and produce believable work,” said Kevin McKenzie, artistic director of American Ballet Theatre, who received an honorary doctorate during the ceremonies. “Make my generation believe in you — make future generations recognize the truth of your actions. We are your audience members and partners. And please remember: It’s all about the balance.”
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At a school like BASIS, which enrolls several of the top-achieving students in Arizona, he is often surrounded by classmates he called “prodigies” or “geniuses.” Tesman attributes his winning of the Merit Scholarship to the same ethic he put into a school that makes it very difficult to stand out. “I look around me, and a lot of my friends are really intellectually talented at a school that really pushes you. My philosophy is that I’m not the smartest guy on the planet but I work very hard, and I think I have a stronger work ethic than most so that I can be at that same high level a lot of the people around me Nathan Tesman was awarded a college-sponsored Merit are at,” he said. by Arizona State University this July. Tesman will attend Bar- Scholarship (Photo courtesy Nathan Tesman) rett, the Honors College at Arizona State University to study psy“I’m excited for the chance to have chology, with a possible double major my education be something that I’m in family and human development. He really interested in and passionate said he is thankful to the school for his about, really getting into the specifics scholarship and is enthusiastic about of things you want to zero in on,” he his next level of education. said.
Teachers ‘chop’ it up at Desert Mirage Desert Mirage School in Glendale kicked off the school year by giving teachers a unique culinary experience. They were given a basket of ingredients (like the television show “Chopped”) and had to plan, cook and plate a meal. Along the way they were provided with a secret ingredient. Teachers learned to plan, problem solve, collaborate and work with what they were given, just like their classrooms in the New Year. Reports were amazing and the food was first class. Administrators worked with Chartwells, the Pendergast District Food Service providers, to create an experience the staff will never forget. (Photo courtesy Pendergast Elementary School District)
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Cub Scout Pack 824 part of ‘Scout Me In’ campaign BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF Cub Scout Pack 824 is part of the new Scout Me In campaign, which welcomes girls and boys in the iconic Cub Scout program. Starting this summer, all youth are invited to say “Scout Me In” as they join the fun, adventure and character-building opportunities found in Cub Scouts. The program presents an energizing scouting experience that speaks to youth by putting them in the middle of the action. It also engages parents who are looking for ways to make the most of the time they have with their children and help them to be prepared for life. Girls and boys in kindergarten through fifth grade are members of single-gender dens, groups of six to eight girls or boys who are in the same grade. Dens meet three times a month to learn new skills, play games and have fun. All of the dens meet together on the third Thursday of the month from August through May for a pack meeting. Scouts receive awards for the work done in den meetings and participate in games, skits and activities such as
Christopher LeMaster is the senior patrol leader for Troop 224.
or who are at least 11 years old are invited to join Troop Troop 224 Senior Patrol Leader Christopher LeMaster and Pack 824 Webelos 224. Troop Scout Andrew LeMaster. (Photos courtesy Cub Scout Pack 824) 224 is boy led, Pinewood Derby. The pack keeps the with an emphasis on leadership skills “outing” in scouting by camping three and character development. The troop times a year. camps several times a year, including Boys who have finished fifth grade a week-long stay at Camp Geronimo
near Payson. Other activities include hiking, biking, kayaking and service projects. They are planning a trip to San Diego to spend the night on the USS Midway and earn the aviation
merit badge. All interested families are invited to attend the “Back to Scouting” event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at Esperanza Elementary School, 251 W. Mohawk Drive. For more information, contact Sandra House at scoutleader824@yahoo.com or visit pack824az.org or aztroop224. com.
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: DREAM ACQUISITIONS GROUP LLC II The address of the registered office is: 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Cheryl TellezVasquez III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Member and Manager , Blanca A Melgoza, 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013 and Member, Jason A Melgoza, 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013, Published: Glendale Star, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2019 / 22187
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: The Great Commission Hub, LLC II The address of the registered office is: 393 E. Gurley St. #179, Prescott, AZ 86301 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Litigation Agent Services, LLC III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Managers Timothy Patten 303 E Gurley St. #179, Prescott, AZ 86301; and Mission Create 1 N 1st St. Ste. 613, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Published Glendale Star, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019 / 22160
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: DUNCAN HEALTHCARE AND CONCIERGE MEDICINE, PLLC II The address of the registered office is: 7888 N 54TH Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 The name of the Statutory Agent is: RICHARD BELLAH III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER/MANAGER: Lisa Duncan, 7888 N. 54th Avenue, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301 Published Glendale Star JUL 25, AUG 1, 8, 2019 / 22035
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: NAILS STUDIO LLC II The address of the registered office is: 6457 W BETHANY HOME RD, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301 The name of the Statutory Agent is: LOI V DUONG III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: LOI V DUONG, 6457 W BETHANY HOME RD, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301 Published Glendale Star, Aug 8, 15, 22, 2019 / 22364
PUBLIC NOTICE Filed: Sixth Judicial District, Bannock County Jason Dixon, Clerk of the Court By: Deputy Clerk - 07/12/2019 10:04:30 Peck, Bran Brendon C. Taylor MERRILL & MERRILL, CHARTERED 109 North Arthur - 5th Floor Pocatello, ID 83204 208-232-2286 208232-2499 Telefax Idaho State Bar # 6078 bt@merrillandmerrill.com Attorneys for Petitioners IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, N AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BANNOCK Case No. CV 03-19-01663 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION In the Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights of and Adoption by Step-Parent Ireland Maycee Selph minor child NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE NAMED PETITIONERS. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO BRANDON SELPH You have been sued by Petitioners Kathryn Altia Dye and Adrian Scott Dye, in the Magistrate Division of the District Court in and for Bannock County, Case No. CV03-1901663 The nature of the claim against you is for the termination of your parental rights and adoption by step parent for the child identified in accordance With Idaho law as I.M.S. (Born in 2014). Any time after 20 days following the last publication 0f this summons, the Court may enter a judgment against you Without further notice, unless prior t0 that time you have filed a written response in the proper form¨ including the Case No. and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at the Bannock County Courthouse, 624 E. Center St., Pocatello, Idaho 83201, telephone number (208) 208-236-7333, and served of copy of your response on the Petitioner's attorney, Brendon Taylor, Merrill & Merrill, Chtd., 109 N. Arthur, 5th Floor, Pocatello, Idaho 83204. Notice of this proceeding will be published in the newspaper once per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. A copy of the Summons and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court in Bonneville County, Idaho, or the Petitioners' attorney. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED this _____ day of July, 2019. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT Signed: 7/12/2019 10:04 AM By:______________ /s/ Brandy Peck Deputy Clerk Published: Glendale Star, Jul 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 2019 / 22036
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: LAST MILE LOGISTICS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 10350 S. 182nd Ave., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER Kenneth R. Kempiak, 10350 S. 182nd Ave., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 Published Glendale Star July 25, Aug 1, 8, 2019 / 22030 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: TRUE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS. LLC II The address of the registered office is: 5955 W PEORIA #6804, GLENDALE, AZ 85312 The name of the Statutory Agent is: ZUHJEY RAMIREZ III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER ZUHJEY RAMIREZ, 5955 W PEORIA #6804, GLENDALE, AZ 85312. Published Glendale Star, July 25, Aug 1, 8, 2019 / 22067 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WAYLAND ENTERTAINMENT LLC II The address of the registered office is: 7228 E Inverness Ave, MESA, AZ 85209 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Troy Wayland III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Manager: Troy Wayland, 7228 E Inverness Ave, MESA, AZ 85209 Published Glendale Star, Aug 8, 15, 22, 2019 / 22342 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: BLANCA MELGOZA PLLC II The address of the registered office is: 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Cheryl TellezVasquez III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Member, Blanca A Melgoza, 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013 and Member, Jason A Melgoza, 1301 W Vermont Ave, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013. Published: Glendale Star, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2019 / 22188
NOTICE OF HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Glendale Council Chambers Building, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear the following: BUFFERING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES FROM SENSITIVE USES ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA19-04: A request by the City of Glendale Planning Commission to amend Article 7, General Development Standards of the Zoning Code. The proposed changes, if adopted, would require Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to be buffered from additional uses, including educational or activity facilities where minors may be enrolled, child care facility, library or public park, drug or alcohol rehabilitation facility and prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries from being located in a modular building. City-wide. Staff Contact: Thomas Ritz, AICP, Senior Planner, 623-930-2588. Copies of all applications, exhibits, and documents are available for public review at the Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Second Floor, Glendale, Ari-
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The existing 6 -inch ductile iron pipe WAS line was constructed in the 1980’s and is in need of being rehabilitated due CLASSIFIEDS to concerns related to age and condition. The WAS pipeline is approximately 15,000 linear feet long and connects the ARWRF to a discharge manhole on 67th Avenue, approximately 620 feet north of Bell Road. From the ARWRF the pipeline runs south to Union Hills Drive, then east across AZ Loop 101 to 67th Avenue where it flows south to the discharge manhole. The existing WAS pipeline also includes 12 manholes and two air release valve manholes. The existing WAS line will require bypass pumping and hauling during construction operations. Once the bypass operation is in place and functional the WAS pipeline will need to be taken out of service, cleaned, and then slip lined using Primus Line® or an equal product. The existing manholes will be removed and replaced with vaults and valves for the pipeline access and maintenance. SCOPE OF WORK The City is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide pre-construction and construction services during the design and construction phases of this project. The City entered into a professional services agreement with an engineering firm for the assessment of the existing waste activated sludge pipeline. The CMAR will work closely with and be an integral part of the engineering firm and City team during the design phase of this project. The CMAR begins with the firm in an agency support role for pre-construction services. At some point prior to construction, if determined to be in the City’s best interest, the CMAR may assume the risk of delivering the project through a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract. The CMAR will be responsible for construction means and methods. The CMAR will also work closely with the City and engineering firm during the design and construction phases of this project. PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE A pre-submittal conference will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the Oasis WTP, 6950 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, technical components, general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Because City staff may not have time to respond to individual inquiries regarding the scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, it is recommended that interested firms send a representative to the pre-submittal conference. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PACKET The RFQ packet can be obtained at the City of Glendale Engineering Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue Suite 315, Glendale, AZ 85301, Office: (623) 930-3630 / Fax: (623) 9302861. To request the RFQ Packet by email, please email Kathy Mitchell at KMitchell@glendaleaz.com) or Michelle L i z a r r a g a a t (MLizarraga@glendaleaz.com) referencing this RFQ. To request that a copy of the RFQ packet be sent to your firm through the U.S. Mail or by courier service, fax or mail your request on your company letterhead referencing this RFQ to the City of Glendale Engineering Department. If requesting to use a courier service, the requestor must pay for and provide courier-shipping information. Firms requesting an RFQ Packet from the Engineering Department will be included on the Request for Qualifications Holders List, however, the City accepts no responsibility for receipt of the RFQ packets. Questions pertaining to the RFQ or contractor selection process should be directed in writing or emailed t o M a r t i n S o m a (msoma@glendaleaz.com) AND Bill P a s s m o r e (bpassmore@glendaleaz.com) , Engineering Department, City of Glendale, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. The RFQ submittal date is: Friday August 23, 2019, no later than 2:00 p.m. Any submittal received after this time will not be considered and will be returned to the firm. CITY OF GLENDALE, ARIZONA Published: August 1 & 8, 2019 The Glendale Star / 22164
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Clement Leslie, SBN: 025596 Attorney at Laf 7508 North 59th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Phone: 520-310-6249 Email: cleslie@leslielawoffice.com Attorney for Petitioner IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA No. PB2019-000589 NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of DONNA JEAN TILLEY, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ADAM TILLEY has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by filing them with the Court and delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at the following address: ADAM TILLEY C/O Clement !u,eslie 7508 North 59 Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 DATED this 15th day of July, 2019 /s/ Clement Leslie Clement Leslie Attorney for Personal Representative. Published: Glendale Star, July 25, Aug 1, 8, 2019 / 22045
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF HEARING ON (1) PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL OR (2) FINDING OF INTESTACY AND PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, In the matter of the estate of WILLIAM G. BEYER, Case No.: PB 2019-051910. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held on Christopher T. Beyer’s Petition for (1) Formal Probate of Will or alternative (2) Finding of Intestacy, and Appointment as Personal Representative at the following date and time: DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 TIME: 9:30 A.M.BEFORE COMMISSIONER JANE MCLAUGHLIN,MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 18380 N. 40TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85032 or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. If you have an objection to the petition, you must present such objections in writing to the court at or prior to the hearing. Unless an objection is timely made, the court will grant the petition at the hearing without further notice to you. A copy of any objection shall be mailed to counsel for Petitioner BARBARA MARONEY, 29834 N. Cave Creek Rd. Ste. 118-336, Cave Creek, AZ 85266. Published: Glendale Star, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019 / 22238
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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CITY OF GLENDALE ARROWHEAD RANCH WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY WAS LINE REHABILITATION Project No. 161763 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES The City of Glendale is seeking a qualified construction manager/general contractor to provide design phase assistance and construction services as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for a City of Glendale project which will rehabilitate the Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (ARWRF) waste activated sludge (WAS) pipeline. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $2.8M. All qualified firms interested in providing the required services are invited to submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). All SOQ’s must comply with the requirements specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Glendale Arrowhead Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (ARWRF) provides tertiary treatment to produce Class A+ reclaimed water for reuse and recharge. The existing 6 -inch ductile iron pipe WAS line was constructed in the 1980’s and is in need of being rehabilitated due to concerns related to age and condition. The WAS pipeline is approximately 15,000 linear feet long and connects the ARWRF to a discharge manhole on 67th Avenue, approximately 620 feet north of Bell Road. From the ARWRF the pipeline runs south to Union Hills Drive, then east across AZ Loop 101 to 67th Avenue where it flows south to the dis-
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