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Downtown Project held at Holly Street Studio

BY ADEN SCHULZE-MILLER Glendale Star Staff Writer

Holly Street Studio, the lead design team for the Downtown Reinvestment Project, recently held a community engagement meeting to gather public feedback in its efforts to revitalize Downtown Glendale.

Held at the Glendale City Council Chambers, community members were able to ask questions and voice their opinions at the Oct. 26 meeting about the new project. Getting its start at 6 p.m., the meeting ran until about 7:30 p.m.

Diane Jacobs, a principal architect for Holly Street Studio, led the discussion

and polling of attendees regarding what ways they want to see the Downtown civic space, including city hall and Murphy Park, revitalized by the project.

The Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project, which is currently in the early planning stages, will go through different phases including the design and construction process. It is expected to be completed by spring 2025.

“Glendale is a big city; it’s 65 square miles wide or big, and Downtown is just a small piece of it,” Jacobs said. “But Downtown Glendale, like any downtown, is really the heart of your community.”

Jacobs said she sees the project as some-

thing that will not just serve different visitors to the Downtown area, but will also serve the entire city of Glendale, which she said is “very, very important, if not the most important kind of urban environment or community in the West Valley.”

The Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project will be the culminating efforts of Holly Street Studio Architects, Lightvox Studio, Colwell Shelor Landscape Architecture and Okland Construction. The project takes inspiration from the input of Glendale residents as well as the successful qualities of other city halls and civic spaces.

Glendale resident a finalist in A/C unit giveaway

BY JORDAN ROGERS Glendale Star Managing Editor

ForrestAnderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning, a family-owned business in the Phoenix area since 1961, recently shed its seventh Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway down to four finalists.

Among the four finalists is Glendale resident Cheryl Reuss and, after a vote done by the public, she will find out on Friday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, if she has won.

“I’m very excited,” Reuss said. “I feel like all the finalists are very deserving. I hope I win, but I am honored. I feel like it’s such a great opportunity.”

Reuss served in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993. She said the military has been a bit of a family affair, as two of her uncles on her father’s side

of the family served in the Marines.

“My dad would always talk about what a great opportunity the Marine Corps would be, and that if you’re going to do it, you’re going to do it right. To be honest, I never considered any of the other services just because we had Marines in the family. My dad and my uncles were an inspiration.”

Reuss said she has been searching for a new A/C unit, as hers is 17 years old, but it has been hard to fit a one into her budget. It would make a huge difference for her if she were to win.

“It would definitely be a welcome addition to my home and definitely reduce energy costs,” she said. “It would make a huge difference in my home and my pocketbook.”

After her service, Cheryl began her civilian career in human resources and eventually found her way to teaching elementary and junior high school for 10 years. But with a master’s degree in business and a passion for photography, Reuss is actively working to scale her photography business into a full-time career.

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City offices closed for Veterans Day

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

In observance of Veterans Day, the city of Glendale offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11.

All residential garbage, recycling and bulk trash collection services will take place on all regularly scheduled collection days throughout the holiday week. The Glendale Municipal Landfill and the Solid Waste customer service office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11. Visit glendaleaz.com or call 623-930-2660 for more information.

In addition, the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center and the Glendale Community Center will all be closed on Veterans Day. For more information on parks and recreation services and programs, visit glendaleaz.com/ parksandrec.

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routes and light rail will operate on normal weekday schedules during the Veterans Day holiday. However, there will be no Express or Rapid service. GUS Bus 1 will also operate on a normal weekday schedule for the holiday, running from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. GUS 2 and 3 will not be running on Veterans Day. For Dial-a-Ride service, reservations must be made in advance by noon Thursday, Nov. 10. Reservations

can be made by calling Glendale’s Transit Services at 623-930-3500.

ADA service will be available on the holiday and will be based on a weekday fixed-route schedule. No same-day service will be available on Veterans Day. ADA reservations can be made by calling Glendale’s Transit ADA Services at 623-930-3515.

The Glendale Municipal Airport will remain open on Veterans Day, but the airport administrative offices will be closed.

All Glendale libraries will be closed for the holiday. Visit Glendale offices and the Visitor Center will also be closed on Veterans Day. For tourism information, visit visitglendale.com.

For additional information about the city of Glendale’s programs and services, visit glendaleaz.com.

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Cox Charities awards grants to Valley charities

BY KAILA MELLOS Glendale Star Staff Writer

CoxCommunications’s Cox Charities recently announced that the corporation and its employees raised over $608,000 to distribute to Arizona charities. Among them were the Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation of Peoria, BLOOM365 in Peoria, and the YWCA of Metro Phoenix in Glendale. Between these three foundations, $12,000 was dispersed.

Adam Katz, the executive director of The Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation, started the foundation in Colorado in 2011 and expanded to Arizona in 2017. The organization is dedicated to helping children whose parents are battling cancer. The main goal is to help with problems the family might face, including funding the child’s schooling when needed.

“We focus on children that have a parent diagnosed with any form of cancer, and basically we cover anything a school might charge directly to the family K-12,” Katz said. “We also provide therapy for the kids so that they have a voice outside the home while their parent is dealing with their cancer.”

The foundation provides multiple facets of therapy, including music therapy and art therapy, and one of the more interesting therapeutic routes they take is equine therapy.

The Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation has been a recipient of the Cox Charities Grants in the past and is hugely grateful every time they receive it because that means they can help more children.

“We’ve been in Arizona for six years, and Cox has been a wonderful partner for us most of that time,” Katz said. “Every time they give us a grant, we just are so thankful for everything they do in the community.”

The foundation was awarded $2,000 by Cox and will use this money to continue furthering its equine therapy program and all the other work it does.

Another charity awarded is BLOOM365. Located in Peoria, BLOOM365’s mission is to prevent

abuse before it even happens. The foundation’s name stands for “Bring Love On Others More 365 Days a Year,” and it works on educating today’s youth on how to be active voices in their own lives and others around them.

“Our focus within our organization is focusing on preventing abuse, namely domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, center-based violence and stalking before it happens to really root-cause prevention and interrupting violence,” said Donna Bartos, founder and CEO of BLOOM365.

“Providing interventions and risk reduction services for young people primarily who are at risk for actually perpetrating these crimes is our main mission. Our work is protecting young people between the age of 11 and 24 from the trauma and harms that are associated with them experiencing or witnessing the victim.”

BLOOM365 also has direct counseling services as part of their foundation for those who have been a victim of violence in any capacity. This is their most important service, as they counsel and help form advocacy traits in their clients to help themselves better. With the Cox Charities Grant, they plan to expand their newest services to make their foundation more accessible and inclusive.

“Two years ago, we recognized that there was a big gap and a big need in

all of the services we offer, specifically for individuals with disabilities,” Bartos said. “Individuals with disabilities experience rape, sexual violence and abuse seven times higher than other

individuals without disabilities, and especially when it comes to youth and young people, which is our primary service population.

“These numbers are staggering because if they have cognitive, developmental or even physical challenges where they can’t access the information or the information is not presented to them in an adaptive way that they can understand. We’ve taken all of our programs and services and have modified and adapted them for the past two years to ensure they are inclusive of everyone. That new program is called Safety for All.”

It is working on not only advancing the program to cover those living with disabilities, but creating its information in a more accessible way, whether it be large print, braille or an audio version.

Cox Charities Grant awarded BLOOM365 $5,000 to work on this new program to advance its resources

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“The key inspiration here is your Downtown, and these are the things that we’re finding,” Jacobs said. “That it always was a vibrant Downtown with mixed use, with small scale spaces, small-scale businesses but big-hearted kind of gatherings and community.”

Attendees were polled to offer insight on what they wanted to see the project bring to Downtown Glendale. Many of the questions, via the poll and in person, centered around city hall and Murphy Park.

Some ideas that appeared were an increase in trees, restrooms and walking paths. Prominent ideas for improving

city hall and Murphy Park were promoting more focus toward the city’s history and bringing local art murals to both Downtown spaces.

The meeting was the first of multiple planned meetings to engage the community on the project and stir more engagement. Jacobs said that future meetings will hopefully be more “workshop style,” which would involve further public discussion on the project.

For more information, visit the city of Glendale’s webpage on the Downtown Campus Reinvestment Project at glendaleaz.com/dcrp. To view the Oct. 26 meeting in full, visit youtube.com/ watch?v=OKQAJmFkoZw.

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accomplishing that.

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there and the time it takes to just get to know people and get known, it’s time and money,” Reuss said. “So, getting a new A/C would definitely free up some funds for me to be able to focus more on photography and let that be a centerpiece of my world.”

In addition, Reuss is a single parent, as she is raising her 10-year-old granddaughter and has been since she was 3 years old. Reuss said the mother is involved, but she is her sole caregiver.

just amazing,” Reus said of her granddaughter. “After my daughter grew up, I was thinking that was the end, and then it wasn’t. It’s been incredible. She’s just such a smart little kid, and I just love her to pieces.”

A new A/C unit, Reuss said, would be hugely helpful for her granddaughter as well.

“She would totally love it,” she said with a smile. “Parts of my house are freezing; parts of my house are not. I’m sure that having a new A/C would definitely assist in evening that out because she would be extremely excited to, (and to) make sure she’s cool all summer because these summers are brutal.”

Getting its start in 2016, the Annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway was started by Forrest Anderson President Audrey Monell. Her grandfather was a veteran and served in the United States Navy, so Monell saw this as a good way to honor him and the business’s

legacy.

“The Forrest Anderson team is proud to honor our local Veterans and acknowledge the sacrifices military families make every day to serve our country,” Monell said. “By sharing their stories, we want to start conversations about the importance of supporting military members, many of whom return home with conditions that impact their physical and mental health.”

Reuss spends a lot of her time volunteering as a secretary for the Arizona Roadrunners, a chapter of the Women Marines Association. For her, the giveaway that Forrest Anderson does on a yearly basis for veterans is “incredible.”

“I am a supporter, of course, of the military being in the military myself in the past, and I feel that anything that we can do to help other veterans is incredible,” she said. “So, I feel like as a company, for them to give back to the community and give back to veterans is just a super way to show their support and spotlight their business. I think it’s great.”

To get the word out of her opportunity, Reuss has been active on her social media accounts. So far, she is incredibly grateful for the support she has received.

“People are rooting me on and trying to get the word out as much as possible,” Reuss said. “And while I’m doing that, (I am) tagging the businesses and I try to thank everybody because I think it’s really important to thank everybody who supports me.

“I’m just really honored that Forrest Anderson is doing a giveaway like this,” she added.

“Everybody that I’ve talked to with Forrest Anderson has been wonderful, super nice. I just really appreciated it to be nominated. It’s an honor in itself.”

Cheryl Reuss is a single parent to her 10-year-old granddaughter. (Submitted)

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In Glendale, the YWCA of Metro Phoenix was given the Cox Charities Grant to further its program in eliminating racism and empowering women. Getting its start in Metropolitan Phoenix in 1912, the company has evolved into a place of safety for many around the Valley.

Its work is mainly focused on educating young people and families alike on financial independence or just having a conversation in a safe place about inequities in the community.

“Just raising awareness and hopefully getting people passionate about making our states a more just community for everyone is our mission,” said Genevieve Villegas, advancements director for YWCA.

YWCA has partnered with Cox Charities since 2012 and works to be a

participant in their grants annually.

“Cox trusts and believes in the work that we’re doing at YWCA,” Villegas said. “We’re making an impact specifically with this grant this time around. We are working with educators and nonprofits who are focusing on projects that are STEM related. It’s called our equity and STEAM initiative, and we add an A to represent the arts.

“We are working with educators who are doing STEAM projects that are culturally relevant and that is going to really broaden the appeal to so many young children. We’re trying to make stem and steam exciting and appealing to girls and people of color who may not know the great potential and possibilities in the STEM career.”

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‘Trick or treat’ not just a Halloween mantra now

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist

Voterscan be forgiven their skepticism as Election Day approaches.

While eight days separate Halloween from the “first Tuesday following the first Monday in November,” there is little to differentiate campaign promises in television ads from the youthful cries of “Trick or Treat!” on the front porch.

One “age-appropriate” distinction becomes readily apparent.

For the “over-18 crowd,” the trickor-treat dynamic is superseded by two conflicting emotions: hope or fear.

Sadly, that latter feeling is spreading… and with far more credibility than the false assertion that “This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated!”

It was bad enough when Joe Biden “played a doctor on TV” to utter that talking point. It was even worse when Anthony Fauci, a trained physician more comfortable with political science than medical science, echoed the same inane phrase.

And just as American tax dollars apparently flowed to communist Chinese research labs to help engineer a bioweapon, so too is federal largesse underwriting a contagion that could prove fatal to our Body Politic.

The shocking steps taken by the Biden administration to politicize the Justice Department and the FBI, augmented by the chief executive’s menacing remarks in Philadelphia Sept. 1,

where he described his political opponents as extremists threatening the “very foundations of our Republic,” have poisoned our public discourse.

Call it the “Death of Civic Virtue.”

Our electoral system depends upon people of good will and strong character.

While they may eagerly embrace a political philosophy or partisan label, they must also recognize the rights of others to espouse opposing political viewpoints and different partisan passions.

Whatever disagreements that occur during the course of a campaign must ultimately yield to a uniform insistence that only legal votes be counted on Election Day — and that the tabulation take place in a way that insures both accuracy and transparency.

Unfortunately, events surrounding the 2020 election and its aftermath have featured little transparency, prompting serious questions about the accuracy of the outcome.

A recently released study of the 100 most populous counties in the 14 traditional swing states discovered that only two of those states and six of the counties retained the actual voter files from the general election of 2020.

The analysis, conducted by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), found that 12 states and 96 counties are violating the Civil Rights Act of 1960, which mandates the retention of those records.

Included in that AFPI count are six Arizona counties: Apache, Coconino, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal and Yavapai.

Election Day discourse could be with us for weeks

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

As the Nov. 8 general election draws near, you may want a prediction about the outcome. Here’s mine — and it’s a pretty safe bet.

In the major races drawing hundreds of millions of dollars and the national spotlight, we aren’t going to know anything definitive on the night of Nov. 8. And likely not for days or weeks afterward.

You’ll hear a lot of screaming that this wait is evidence there’s election rigging afoot — despite zero credible evidence of any cheating.

Ironically, much of the reason it will take days on end to tabulate our ballots traces back to the very same election deniers who bleat constantly about cheating. Let me explain.

It has become fashionable among

the MAGA elite, including President Trump, to tell their people — even those who receive an early ballot in the mail — to hold that ballot until Election Day, then turn it in. As Trump put it recently, “it’s much harder for them to cheat that way.”

State Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Pluto, told One America News Network a few days ago, “We need to vote on the last day, the day of Election Day, so they don’t know how much to cheat by.”

There will likely be a few hundred thousand of these ballots statewide, known in the business as “late early’s.” Per the law, each “late early” must have the signature verified by a human being before being counted.

That can’t start until after Election Night, leading to days of counting — and lots of screaming, especially if a

Republican candidate is trailing and drawing nearer by the day.

Jen Marson, executive director of the Arizona Association of Counties, is one of the state’s foremost elections experts. A fierce independent and a certified elections officer, Marson works with county election officials statewide. She, too, sees massive amounts of “late early’s” as a potential issue.

“The late early votes count just as much as any other vote and sometimes they turn the tide of what was reported on Election Day,” Marson says. “And that’s when people lose their minds.”

Marson warns some races will last into December if they’re close enough to trigger a recount — 1/2 of one percentage point between the top two candidates or between the yes and no sides on ballot measures. Such a recount can’t even begin until Dec. 5, Marson says.

“If the governor’s office has to be

recounted, it’s going to be mid to late December before we know the results,” she explains.

Can you imagine? We already have candidates saying they won’t accept the results unless they win — thanks, Kari Lake — and armed morons in camo camped outside a ballot dropbox in Mesa.

Let the hard feelings simmer for a few weeks, and add in fantasies about ballot mules and rigged voting machines. Another prediction: Chances are slim we make it through this election without at least one weapon fired in anger.

All this over fantasies of cheating that have never, ever come true. Heck, half of you reading this column think I’m part of the cabal of cheaters trying to persuade you to allow yourself to be cheated.

Whatever happens in this election

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Quiet quitting isn’t so silent

BY JUDY BLUHM Glendale Star Columnist

What is quiet quitting? Evidently a malaise has taken over the American workforce. It is the definition of slacking off, doing the bare minimum and displaying an unwillingness to do anything extra. In China, this phenomenon is called “lying flat.” Geez, sounds like this behavior is “a thing” infecting employees worldwide.

If you are “quiet quitting” in your job, you are probably doing it in your life! Show up, pay attention, try harder, work harder, go the extra mile, do a good job! All the sayings we grew up incorporating into our lives are being tossed away like they are unnecessary virtues and “old-fashioned” standards.

The evidence is mounting that we have a workforce attitude problem. If research is correct, about 50% of employees dislike their jobs and don’t care much about outcomes.

So why are folks “quiet quitting”? The reasons offered are burnout, lack of respect from the boss, not enough income, boredom, too many tasks. Some young employees say it is simply that they are establishing boundaries for work-life balance. So first came the Great Resignation, now it’s quiet quitting and next is quiet firing. Oh yeah, the workforce is about to get dicey.

Maybe this idea of being disengaged from your job and doing the bare minimum seems like it has little impact. The employee at the coffee shop who adds whipped cream when you specifically asked for nonfat creates an annoyance. It can be more serious if the doctor’s office fails to return your call, your accountant doesn’t bother to

mention a few write-offs that could save you money, or the mechanic doesn’t bring up that one of your tires has little tread. We don’t want our loved ones cared for by “quiet quitters” in the nursing home.

Have big companies been “quiet quitting” on their consumers?

Been to a grocery store lately where you have no choice but to go through self-checkout? Americans are getting bigger, yet airlines continually make the seats smaller! Need to schedule an appointment with your health care provider? You better be savvy on the computer, or you might be out of luck. Do you have to make an insurance claim? Download the app first so you can upload photos from your phone.

The world we have created is one of convenience (not necessarily for customers), computers (just fill out the form online and we will get back with you), impersonal interactions (please leave a message) and so on. Have a question about your medical tests? Get on your portal to find out the results (and stop asking questions). It seems that entire swaths of the workforce are disengaged.

I was in a fast-food restaurant with my grandson when an elderly man with a walker placed his order and was given a number. When his number was called, he attempted to get up from his booth, but the cashier ran over to him with his order and also got his drink. Funny how one worker’s simple act of “going above and beyond” can make a difference. The message is not quiet, but loud and clear.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

Again, none of those counties appear to be in compliance with the aforementioned Civil Rights Act.

Whether this noncompliance arises from incompetence or ignorance, arrogance or even evil intent, it must end.

Such actions — or, more accurately, nonactions — prompt an obvious question.

What are you hiding?

Thankfully, two neighboring secretaries of state — Frank LaRose of Ohio and Mac Warner of West Virginia — have begun a national effort to ensure that their colleagues in the other 48 states will preserve election files going forward.

Of course, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is a little preoccupied right now, since she’s the Democratic nominee for governor.

Not only has she been criticized for her failure to debate GOP nominee Kari Lake, now renewed scrutiny of her performance as secretary of state has attracted additional criticism.

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— and I don’t care who you vote for, though I do hope you vote — I agree with my friend Jen.

“There has never been any law enforcement investigation, “fraudit,” audit, people looking (that has uncovered widespread cheating),” Marson says. “Whoever has come to look at whatever machines in any county, they

During the six-month period from April 1 through Oct. 14, Katie only showed up to her official office for a total of 19 days.

No foolin’.

Press reports reveal that she was especially scarce during April and August, absent from her office for almost the entirety of those months.

Of course, Katie has ignored her opponent’s request that she step aside from any supervision of the midterms, given that her name is on the ballot.

That’s why there’s a real fear that Hobbs may spend much more time in her official office during the remaining days before the election.

Republicans hope Lake’s margin of votes is so great that it can withstand any “hands-on” efforts from the secretary of state.

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 19952007.

have found no evidence of widespread cheating or fraud or hacking. None of it.”

Settle in, friends, for a doozy of a wait. Unless I’m dead wrong — and I pray I am — Election 2022 will be with us for a while.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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Annual auction returns virtually for 29th year

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Get your holiday shopping list ready and join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce virtually for its 29th annual auction from noon Friday, Nov. 4, through noon Sunday, Nov. 13. This online format allows anyone in the community to take part, and best of all, you can bid at your leisure from home, work or even on the go. It has over $117,000 worth of amazing items! Invite your family and friends to join in on the bidding fun! This event is a great way to help support

the work of the chamber and a convenient opportunity to bid on some fabulous items just in time for the holidays! For more information go to glendaleazchamber.org/ annual-auction or call 623-937-4754.

• All bidders will be entered to win a $100 Southwest Airlines voucher.

• All winning bidders will be entered to win a $200 Southwest Airlines voucher.

• Anyone who donates over $100 to “Fund-A-Need” will be entered to win two round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines.

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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce offers signature travel trips to interesting destinations — planning everything from air travel to accommodations, meals and sightseeing. See book by Wednesday, Nov. 30, for offers.

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Sunday, Apr. 9, to Monday, Apr. 17

Magical Danube River Cruise. Take a cruise on one of the most extraordinary rivers in Europe as you discover enchanting landscapes and fascinating world heritage sites, among others. $3,399 from Phoenix.

Thursday, May 11, to Friday, May 19

Holland Tulip Festival featuring Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel. $249

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Wednesday, Aug. 16, to Sunday, Aug. 26

Jewels of the Rhine featuring Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Free airfare when booked by Wednesday, Nov. 30, of this year.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 28

Treasures of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera featuring Florence, San Gimignano/Volterra, Chianti Valley, Pisa, Lari, the Cinque Terre and Sestri Levante/Italian Riviera.

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Spawned from a dream, Tiffany’s Candy Co. becomes reality

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

Duringthe pandemic, events were stalled and people were forced to stay inside.

Gift giving grew stale, as sending chocolate-covered fruits and basic flowers wasn’t as special as it once was.

Although the general population might be content with these gifts, for Tiffany Taplashvili, they weren’t enough. So, in an effort to spice up the gifts that she could send, she decided to hit the kitchen and spawned the idea that has now come to life — Tiffany’s Candy Co.

“I wanted to get something unique, and everything was just not my cup of tea,” Taplashvili said. “I started doing a lot of research, and I would always make party favors for my kids’ birthday parties, and I always had that aesthetic, creative touch to things, so I put that together with candy.”

From an idea to a company in what seemed like overnight, Taplashvili turned her dream into a reality just six months ago, fully launching Tiffany’s Candy Co. to the public. The concept of the company is simple: produce high-quality, luxury candy that looks just as good as it tastes. The company is also as convenient as possible, providing this gift-giving service fully online, making the perfect gift just one click away.

The selection lives up to Taplashvili’s standards, as she specifically tailored her lineup to be the best that she could find, even spanning seas to find the right quality.

“Most of the candy I use is made in Spain and Germany and most places in the world that you wouldn’t even think of,” Taplashvili said.

“Most of the (other distributors) I tried just weren’t to my standards,” she added. “So until I found the right distributor, with the perfect brand, and perfect everything, I took my time.”

Logging on to her website, the cus-

tomer is greeted to an array of bright colors and a selection second to none in the industry. The experience is also completely customizable for whatever event the customer needs. Tiffany’s Candy Co. serves every event that could use a splash of color and sweets, from weddings to business events and everything in between.

The candy boards are the signature item, as they come designed for whatever holiday or event the customer needs. Halloween, Cinco de Mayo and the Lunar New Year, among others, are readily available for the customer, and pricing starts at $30 for most boards.

The most popular of the bunch, though, is the Rainbow Candy Board, which has an array of sweets organized in an ever eye-pleasing rainbow.

“It is a very bubbly gift for any age and adds the perfect touch to any event,” Taplashvili said. “It’s used for bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, corporate gifting; there’s just so many reasons that people come back to me to buy the gift.”

Speaking of the community, the feedback has been very positive for only six months of business. Taplashvili’s dream of having a more unique, fun and aes-

thetic way to give gifts that started in her kitchen is coming true. Her social media page is filled with positive comments and has amassed a following of almost 2,000 followers, as they are gifted with ASMR-esque videos and vibrant photos.

“It’s amazing,” Taplashvili said. “I didn’t think it was going to grow so quickly. I’ve been doing everything on my own so far, and sometimes I can barely keep up.”

She hasn’t let the success go to her head, however, as she still is humble and gives back to the community that treats her so well. Every month, Taplashvili gives 10% of her profits to a charity of

her choosing. She has helped out many organizations across the state, including Arizona Helping Hand, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Little Dreams Come True. The month of October is dedicated to helping Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and she plans to donate again to Arizona Helping Hand.

“A lot of people really appreciate that,” she said.

Currently, Tiffany’s Candy Co. branded candy can be found in four states across the United States, Arizona, California, New York and Florida. By the end of the year, Taplashvili wants her candy to be found in 10 states, as well as online.

Rolling into November, it is an important time for candy sellers across the nation, as Friday, Nov. 4, is National Candy Day, so the pressure is on for Taplashvili to produce something that her consumers will enjoy. Unfazed by the pressure, Tiffany’s Candy Co. already has an ace up its sleeve that it will be revealing for the event.

“I am releasing my holiday collection on Nov. 4,” Taplashvili said. “It is going to be winter-themed, Christmas-themed and Hanukkah-themed candy boards.”

If interested, customers can find Tiffany’s Candy Co. at tiffanyscandyco. com, and for a limited time, presenting the code “GLENDALE15” at checkout will give a 15% discount off of any purchase.

Tiffany’s Candy Co. produces high-quality, luxury candy that looks just as good as it tastes. (Tiffany’s Candy Co./Submitted)

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Ironwood football player earns national recognition

BY DAVID MEDINA Glendale Star Staff Writer

Jones, a junior wide receiver from Ironwood High School, gained national recognition from his performance against Agua Fria High School this past October.

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Jones had 9 catches for 297 yards and 5 total touchdowns — an average of a whopping 33 yards per catch. For the performance, Jones was featured in a MaxPreps article recognizing incredible performances, or “Stat Freaks,” on a national scale.

“I think the school record for receiving touchdowns in a game is 8, so I was close,’’ Jones said jokingly. “I was just

playing my heart out. It was our homecoming game, so I wanted to show out for the crowd. I was just playing and having fun, and I was just playing the best game that I love.”

While Jones seemingly saw success every time he touched the ball against Agua Fria, he said his favorite play occurred near the end of the second quarter of the game.

“We were at our own 20-yard line and there was 30 seconds left in the half,” Jones recalled. “My coach called, ‘All-go,’ and my quarterback and I just looked at each other, and I knew that it was coming right to me. And then just like that, I had an 80-yard touchdown.”

Jones’ breakout game was of no

surprise to his coaches and teammates, who praised his work ethic and attitude toward the game. Ironwood head coach Anthony Rizzo called Jones one of the hardest-working players on the team.

“It makes me feel great,” Jones said. “I love having my coaches think of me like that, and I love how my teammates think of me as a leader. It’s an amazing feeling. I come to practice everyday and make sure to be uplifting, and I make sure that everyone is doing good. I try to help push them to their next limits.”

Despite the once-in-alifetime performance from Jones, he said this is only the first step to much bigger goals for the remainder of the season.

“My goal is to finish strong and to

show college coaches that I’m ready at the next level,” Jones said. “I just want to help my team win as much as I can, and I want to keep improving every game.”

Adian Jones (pictured) was featured in an article recognizing his performance against Agua Fria. (Submitted)

Paul piques interest about next opponent after victory over Silva

BY REMY MASTEY Cronkite News

6-0. That is now Jake Paul’s professional boxing record after he defeated former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at Desert Diamond Arena Saturday night.

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But it was speculation about Paul’s next fight that was on everyone’s mind after his victory by unanimous decision.

“Anyone, anytime, anyplace,” Paul said after dispatching Silva.

Nate Diaz, another former UFC fighter, was evidently ready to test that suggestion Saturday at Desert Diamond.

Diaz wasn’t on the card, but he attended the fight and sparked a behindthe-scenes altercation in an apparent effort to enter Paul’s locker room. Diaz and his team had a physical altercation with members of Paul’s team in the hallway of the arena, and the 37-yearold Diaz was captured slapping a member of Paul’s team on video before he was eventually escorted out of the arena by security.

Paul said he is more than happy to entertain an offer to fight Diaz, and mocked the former UFC lightweight contender’s theatrics. Prior to his last bout Sept. 10, Diaz decided not to resign with UFC and became a free agent after a fourth-round win by submission against Tony Ferguson. As a free agent, he is free to transition to boxing.

“Everyone wants that fight,” Paul said. “He tried to fight people in the hallway. Nate, stop fighting people for free. Let’s do it in the ring. I know you’re a little slow buddy, but let’s make that fight happen.”

The stakes were high entering the Paul-Silva fight. Would Paul, the 25-year-old internet sensation, continue a magical run in the boxing ring against one of the great UFC fighters? Or could the 47-year-old Silva humble

the self-proclaimed “Problem Child”?

The fight went back and forth for the majority of the contest. Silva forced Paul to fight defensively early on, a situation new to the younger and less-experienced Paul. However, as the fight progressed, Paul got a little more comfortable and became more aggressive.

It was Paul’s knockdown in the eighth round that proved to be the difference maker in the contest.

“We were throwing shots all night, and that one just caught him off guard when he was coming up,” Paul said. “And he was taking harder shots than that. That wasn’t even the hardest punch of the night, it was obviously just the timing.”

That mistake likely cost Silva a chance at a victory. The three judges scored the fight 77-74, 78-73, 78-73 — all in favor of Paul.

Silva looked at times like a younger version of himself, quick enough to dodge Paul’s attacks and showing some power when attacking his younger opponent. He said technique, not age, made the difference in the bout — especially on the knockdown.

“I failed in my strategy,” Silva said. “In the last round, Jake threw a good punch, and my base was not correct. I didn’t feel knocked out, I didn’t feel power, but I wasn’t in good balance so that’s why I took the punch. … I’m hu-

man. I’m a superhero, but sometimes my half human fails.”

Paul’s previous victories were sweet. This one was bittersweet.

Growing up, Paul idolized Silva and wanted to be just like him. And after the victory, he had only praise for his childhood hero.

“It’s surreal,” Paul said. “I don’t think it’ll hit me until a couple of weeks from now. I feel like I’m living in a movie. He was the one that told me I could accomplish anything if I set my mind to it.

“You couldn’t have written this in a story. It feels like a movie and just being in the room with him, seeing his heart, his courage, his bravery — that’s the champion that I looked up to and he’s such an inspiration.

“I had to go in there and match his heart tonight, heart that I saw through the TV screen when I was a kid. So, it’s just surreal and doesn’t make any sense, to be honest.”

After Paul’s past fights, critics called on him to step up the level of competition and face tougher opponents. Paul seemed to take the criticism to heart when he decided to fight Silva, who some regard as one of the best mixed martial arts fighters of all time.

If Diaz is Paul’s next opponent, it would follow a common theme for Paul. His last three opponents have

all been former UFC fighters, not pure boxers. Diaz is a big name in MMA circles, and the fight would spark a lot of attention.

“What I can expect is the build-up would be very vile,” said José Youngs, who writes for MMAfighting.com. “Nate is not one to back down from a challenge, and Jake likes to poke buttons. I feel like when someone pokes Nate’s buttons, water bottles get thrown, stuff gets thrown.

“So, I think they are going to have to keep both of their teams separated for a while. I’m more intrigued by the buildup of that fight rather than the actual fight.”

Paul also took the opportunity after his victory to call out professional boxer Canelo Alvarez, further fueling speculation about his next opponent. Alvarez is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Gennady Golovkin in September.

Saturday night’s victory might have been Paul’s greatest achievement in the ring so far, but he believes he has more to prove.

“I think this fight definitely has to gain me some respect, and I’m only 2 1/2 years in,” Paul said. “So, this is just a start. I’m just getting warmed up with what I can accomplish.”

For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.

(Left) Anderson Silva, right, forced Jake Paul to work harder earlier in the fight, but Paul adjusted to Silva’s approach in the later rounds to score the unanimous decision. (Center) Jake Paul defeated Anderson Silva Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, moving to a 6-0 record in his young boxing career. (Right) Anderson Silva, right, was knocked down in the eighth round but recovered to finish the fight against Jake Paul. (Grace Edwards/Cronkite News)

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Paws to Read WEDNESDAYS

Paws to Read is offering kids the opportunity to meet Harper, Maddie and Richie to help relieve stress and spend time with animals. These three dogs are always excited to interact with children and listen to whatever stories are being told. Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room, 6075 N. 83rd Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

The Open Mic WEDNESDAYS

Stir Crazy Comedy Club hosts its weekly open mic night. Those interested are likely to see new talent as well as seasoned comedians just looking to work on new material. Think you have what it takes to take the stage and make the audience laugh? Now is your chance. There are 10 sign-up spots that will become available online at noon on Monday.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com

The 2022 Barbie Malibu Truck Tour

NOV. 5

Barbie and Malibu fans of all ages are encouraged to check out the Barbie Truck as it stops through Glendale. Find exclusive ‘70s-themed Barbie swag like totes, towels and T-shirts in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original California girl. Arrowhead Towne Center, 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., barbie.com/barbietruck

The Glendale Star publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Star’s coverage area, which is in the city of Glendale.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com

Don Williams Senior and Company

NOV. 5

Join musician and visionary Don Williams and his crew as they play the night away with authentic melodies practiced for decades and a full set of classics brought to the public.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com

NOLAZ: New Orleans Soul Music

NOV. 6

The NOLAZ band is a seven piece ensemble seeking to bring the music of both New Orleans and Los Angeles straight to Arizona. The band is known for its use of upbeat traditional brass sounds and soulful melodies.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues. com

Big Band Grandstand

NOV. 7

Become part of a big band and practice your musical skills along with a large collection of other like-minded musicians. Any musician that can sight-read charts is encouraged to show up with their own music stand and instrument to play, getting an experience they could not get simply practicing alone at home.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

own King of the Blues, arrives at the Westside Blues Jazz Club for a night of soulful, smooth-sounding jazz. Beginning his first performance at age 9, Pete has gone on to sing his soul out at clubs for over 75 years and has worked with Ray Charles, Tina Turner, B.B King and far too many others to list.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 6:30 to 10 p.m., visit website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

Improv Class Student Showcase

NOV. 12

Watch as the students of the comedy club’s improv class show off their skills with a variety of games and skits. Audience participation is encouraged and, as always with improv, there’s no telling what you’re going to get.

Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Suite E206, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, stircrazycomedyclub.com

Shut up and Write! NOV. 8

Discover just how useful it is to work alongside other writers and hone valuable skills together with other passionate people. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to share anything they’ve got, whether it be an essay, a book, a poem, a song, a resume or just work. Critique the work of others and gain insight into what needs changing.

Foothills Library, 19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale, 10 to 11:30 a.m., free, glendaleazlibrary.com

Clean Comedy Night NOV. 6

Come by for a comedy night that’s fun for the whole family. Ron Morey and David Studebreaker come to the Stir Crazy for a night of fun and excitement that’s intended to leave everyone young and old in stitches, regardless of age or lifestyle. Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Westgate Entertainment District, 6751

Big Pete Pearson: Arizona’s King of The Blues NOV. 10 Big Pete Pearson, Arizona’s very

Run/Walk for Hope 5K

NOV. 19

Join a run for hope and support a good cause at the 5K run held by Families Raising Hope. All proceeds from the event will be used to help Arizona families in their battle against cancer. Those who wish to participate but cannot show up may also join the Families Raising Hope Virtual Race, which can be completed from any location.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale, 7 to 9 a.m., ticket prices vary, familiesraisinghope.org

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Volunteers honoring veterans this December

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

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Valley Daughters of the American Revolution members

Kitty Woodward and veteran Janis Remy are avid supporters of the military.

This fall and winter, the two are honoring veterans by placing wreaths of remembrance on graves at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona as part of Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 17.

At the North Phoenix cemetery, at 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, volunteers like Woodward and Remy will transform the colors of the desert to those of green and red.

The public ceremonies around the world are held at noon Eastern Time Arlington, Virginia, or 10 a.m. in Phoenix.

Wreaths are $15, and if they’re purchased through the Paradise Valley DAR, $5 is returned to the chapter. They use those funds purchase additional wreaths and for other veterans projects. Wreaths must be ordered by Monday, Nov. 21, via wreathsacrossamerica.org/AZ0025P (location ID #AZNMCP). Order forms can be requested through waa@ paradisevalleydar.com. The DAR’s goal is 500. The women are attempting to set up tables in area stores to boost sales. They are confirmed to have one at the National Memorial Cemetery on

Veterans Day.

Locally, more than 14,000 wreaths have been placed at the National Cemetery.

“But there are more than 70,000 graves, so we would love to see more graves receive a wreath,” said Woodward, co-chair of the Paradise Valley DAR chapter’s Wreaths Across America committee.

When the public purchases wreaths, they can request them to be placed on a specific grave.

“This year, we have some special, grave-specific nametags that we’re going to put on the wreaths,” she said.

Remy added, “It has their name and who sponsored the wreath.

“We had such great feedback last year from that that we had to continue. I’m a veteran myself. I just have it in my heart for these veterans. This is just such a wonderful thing for me to be involved in. My father was a veteran. He served in the Canadian Air Force as a pilot trainer. I always knew I wanted to do something for my country, but I was able to serve. I was in the Army Reserves as a first lieu-

tenant, went through officer candidate school. I had a blast.”

Woodward raised her children when she was younger but serves her country this way.

“It’s my way of serving the country and honoring the veterans who served and gave up their lives,” she added. “It makes me feel like I’m part of the Unit-

ed States.”

Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks, which grew into a national movement of dedicated volunteers and communities. More than 2.4 million veterans’ wreaths were placed nationwide in 2021. This year, there will be more than 3,100 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths by more than 2 million volunteers.

The DAR is an organization devoted to preserving American history and offers programs to promote patriotism and completes community service projects. DAR members can trace their lineage to ancestors who served in the American Revolution.

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in North Phoenix is one of three in Arizona, with the others in Prescott and Tucson.

“It’s important to note that we’re not decorating the graves,” Woodward said. “We are here to remember not their deaths, but their lives.”

Wreaths Across America

WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17

WHERE: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road

COST: $15 for a wreath

INFO: Visit the following websites: wreathsacrossamerica.org/ AZ0025P, waa@paradisevalleydar.com

Kitty Woodward, left, and Janis Remy are avid supporters of the military. The two are members of the Paradise Valley DAR. (Dennis Murphy/Contributor) glendalestar.com

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in search of characters with character

Here’s a story I think you will enjoy. The children lined up in a Catholic elementary school cafeteria for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note and posted on the apple tray: “Take only ONE. God is watching.” Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table, was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A girl had written a note, “Take all the cookies you want. God is watching the apples.” That girl is probably one of those characters that could use a bit of character.

Have you noticed all the chatter about character and ethics lately? I see it everywhere. Good character traits are listed in school cafeteria walls, business walls and government offices. The list goes on and on. Character and the necessity of ethics are trying to return. But it seems like the more we push “good” character in our world, the more we get characters in our world. Our current lack of character is because character comes from within us, not outside of us. You can’t change your character by getting a facelift. Likewise, a person’s character is like a fence — it can’t be strengthened by whitewash.

Character and ethics determine longterm success. Our talents, drive, gifts or abilities might get us to the top, but character keeps us on top. Realizing our full potential becomes impossible without good character. Let’s say it this way. Massive character flaws and deficiencies within people and leaders produce limited and guarded relationships by those affected by character

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flaws and weaknesses. People and institutions withdraw. Why? There’s no trust. Trust is the currency of meaningful and fulfilling relationships.

Let me give you an example. Years ago, I was contacted by a high official of the United Nations. He told me he was the head of a United Nations program whose goal was to find people of “ethics” who could teach character in cities throughout Russia. He said many Western businesses were trying to invest and conduct business in Russia, but because of a lack of basic business ethics, most were leaving Russia. The United Nations’ solution was to find leaders with a lifestyle of sound ethics and introduce the Russian business community to these values through seminars all over Russia.

We will underachieve with employees, politicians, teachers, academics, business leaders and the like who are characters without sound character. That kind of personality-driven, media-supported leadership will have a limited shelf life. It’s not sustainable. Leaders and people with substantial character issues may succeed in the short run, but it will get them in the long run. So many times, the way to find out about one person is to ask him about another. Ouch!

Some people have a compartmental-

ized character. They may be very trustworthy in some areas of their life but untrustworthy in other parts of their life. For example, a person can be very responsible by making a good living, yet inconsistent in investing time with their family or being faithful to their spouse. A person might have a magnetic personality, but much of what they say is untrue.

It’s easy to be swayed or impressed with people like these because we focus on their positive attributes but look away from the negative, hurtful ones. Eventually, their credibility issues expose the person for who they are. Character diminishes when a high ideal (like telling the truth) is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.

Ethics and good character are essentials for any nation, business or person that wants life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Theodore Roosevelt wisely said, “To educate a man in the mind and not in morals (values) is to educate a menace to society.” Lindsay White of Costa’s Fresh Produce says, “We used to hire people for their skills, but we found we were firing them for character issues. So now we hire those with good character (values) and train for skills.”

Let me ask you a question. If you are an employer, which of these employees would you rather have? An employee who is alert or careless; compassionate or indifferent; dili-

gent or slothful; orderly or confused; thorough or incomplete? The answer should be evident if you are trying to grow a good organization.

Here are some questions to consider. If you are an employee, which type of employer would you rather have? An employer who is generous or stingy, attentive or distracted; wise or foolish; truthful or untruthful? Enough said.

Our national and personal character can be our best friend or worst enemy. My advice is to make good ethics your best friend. Good character is not old-fashioned. It’s wise. Too many of us have given up hope on finding people with good character these days. Yet, good character is still here, and history shows that people and nations who forget the necessity of sound ethics and character are soon forgotten.

Don’t get me wrong. No one is perfect. We all have areas where we could grow in character. Let me say it this way: It’s OK to be a character, but you better have good character, too.

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. For more information, see nationstrategy.com. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com.

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Arizona

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

In partnership with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Arizona Sustainability Alliance recently hosted a community service event at the Desert Spirit School that saw the planting of almost 80 trees on the school’s campus.

“It means a lot,” Desert Spirit School Principal Santina Carrillo said. “Most things like this, as a school, we don’t really have the ability at a large scale to do this. We can plant a tree here and there, but to have 75-to-80 trees all at one time, we don’t have the manpower, the money or the ability to do that. So to have partnerships that come in and do that for you, it’s amazing.”

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plants trees at Desert Spirit School

scores,” Killoren said. “That can be due to the historical redlining and a lot of things. But if you go into the more wealthy areas, typically there are more trees.”

ing, the Desert Spirit School was in desperate need of the greenery. Prior to the event, the campus featured lit-

tle tree coverage, which presents a big disadvantage to the students and staff that are on campus every day.

The beautification does more than just make the campus more aesthetic, as there are many benefits to adding almost 100 trees to an area.

“It is really exciting to be here and see everybody super excited to put some trees in the ground,” said Kayla Killoren, manager of Arizona Sustainability Alliance Programs.

The Arizona Sustainability Alliance (AZSA) is a nonprofit organization that is actively trying to make the state of Arizona more sustainable. It does this through a plethora of ways, such as creating and supporting cutting-edge sustainability solutions in Arizona.

One of the ways that they have been doing this is by bringing awareness to what is called “tree equity.” This is a number based on multiple statistics that are compiled into a map, showing how many trees are in a given area. The AZSA uses this number and map to decide where to provide its services, which led it to the Desert Spirit School.

“Typically, areas of lower socioeconomic status have lower tree equity

Planting a large amount of trees in an area that needs them provides many long-lasting benefits to the area. Once fully grown, the trees provide more shade, which in Arizona, is of the utmost importance to combat the heat.

“There is a huge difference between standing under a shade canopy and standing outside of a shade canopy, especially during the summer it can be upwards of 30 degrees,” Killoren said.

They will also raise the area’s tree equity score, provide clean air and make the area more beautiful. Some studies have shown that trees even aid in improving mental health.

Moving into the future, the coming generations will begin to reap the benefits that came from the event. That may not be for quite some time, but eventually, when the saplings turn to trees and cover the campus of the Desert Spirit School with more shade and more beauty, the effects of this event will truly be appreciated.

“I think that is one of the best parts of (the event),” Carrillo said. “The beauty that it is going to create, but also the benefits are going to far outlast me. I think that is one of the best things about it. It will live on. And it is one of those things that for years and years and years, the community that lives here is going to be able to enjoy the benefits this group was able to put together for them.”

Volunteers from Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Arizona Sustainability Alliance and the Arbor Day Foundation gather at Desert Spirit School to help with a beautification project that will help the school for years to come. (Submitted)

Kids eat free at these Glendale restaurants

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA Glendale Star Staff Writers

Glendale

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar (multiple locations)

• 9330 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, 623-877-4885, applebees.com

• 5880 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-3500, applebees.com

Free kids meal provided with the pur chase of any full adult entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 15161 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale, 623-877-1502, dennys.com

• 4303 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 602-439-2337, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP

• 6601 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale, 623-878-9631, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided through out the week after 3 p.m.

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

• 5670 W. Peoria Ave, Glendale, 623-979-3500, manuelsaz.com

Free kids meals are provided all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Peoria

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar

• 8001 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-878 3500, chilis.com

Free kids meal provided with the pur chase of any full adult entrée.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill (multiple locations)

• 25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 623-900-4736, caferio.com

• 16955 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria, 480-573-0110, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids

10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Chili’s (multiple locations)

• 7717 W. Bell Rd, Peoria, 623-5354222, chilis.com

• 10040 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-0107, chilis.com

Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

• 8737 NW Grand Avenue, Peoria, 623-486-5510, dennys.com

• 8131 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-486-8505, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP (multiple locations)

• 9976 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria, 623-362-8002, ihop.com

• 10603 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria, 623-977-0599, ihop.com

• 8359 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-412-1001, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided through out the week after 3 p.m.

NYPD Pizza

• 7650 W. Bell Road, Peoria, 623-561-6973, aznypdpizza.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturdays, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is offered all day for kids 10 and under.

Village Inn

• 9800 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria, 623-572-2708, villageinn.com

On Mondays, one free kids meal is pro vided per every adult meal purchase.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No PB2022 004971 ESTATE OF Cathryn Ann Hunsaker NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors in the Es tate of Cathryn Ann Hunsaker as follows: 1 Cristin Renee Choate has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate 2 Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred 3 Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to Cristin Renee Choate c/o Lisa Keylon Esq at Ahead Of The Curve Law®, 11811 N Tatum Blvd , Suite P 112, P h o en ix A Z 8 5 0 2 8 D A TED O cto b er 1 9 , 2 0 2 2 /s / L K ey lo n Lis a Kurtz Keylon, Esq , Attorney for the Personal Representative Publish : Glendale Star 10/27/22, 11/03/22, 11/10/22/49896

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