Glendale Star 12.29.22

Late deputy, mom honored by Donate Life

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

Deborah Edenhofer and her son, Tyler, were connected by football. The single mother encouraged him to cheer on her hometown Buffalo Bills during his formative years in Glendale.

Football is bringing them together one more time, as the late Tyler will be honored on the Donate Life America float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 2. It will air on NBC and Peacock starting at 9 a.m.

The float will feature a floragraph of 24-year-old Tyler, who was an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper for

54 days when was allegedly killed by Isaac D. King near I-10 and Avondale Boulevard in July 2018.

“It makes me happy and sad,” Deborah said about the Rose Parade honor. “I was amazed. It was beautiful. I felt like he was there.”

Tyler is one of 44 organ, eye and tissue donors from across the United States who will adorn the float. He restored vision for two people and help 20 others with his cornea and tissue donations.

Glendale firefighter dies after battle with brain cancer

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

The Glendale Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its veteran firefighters who died of cancer.

Firefighter Mark Fowl had been with Glendale Fire for the last 22 years and died on Dec. 19 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

He is survived by his wife and two children.

“Our hearts are truly broken as we navigate the loss of our brother, Mark,” said Capt. Ashley Losch, public information officer with the Glendale Fire Department. “As a beloved member of our department, Mark will be deeply missed, and we will do our best to honor him and his family.”

Fowl began his career with the Glendale Fire Department on Jan. 17, 2002, and he ended his career as a firefighter on Engine 156 on the C shift.

“His fellow firefighters say they could always count on his warm smile to greet you and a ‘how are you buddy, things good?’ to follow,” Glendale Fire said in a statement.

In honor of Fowl, Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to halfstaff on Dec. 21.

“Arizona is saddened by the loss of Firefighter Mark Fowl,” Ducey said in a statement. “Mark battled brain cancer with the same strength and courage that he showed Arizonans every day, protecting our communities. He will be remembered for his bravery. Mark’s colleagues remember him as a beloved member of the team with a warmness and care. Our hearts are with Mark’s wife, two children, friends and colleagues during this time of mourning.”

Details of Fowl’s funeral are pending.

Glendale firefighter Mark Fowl died on Dec. 19 after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. (Glendale Fire/Submitted)

Deborah Edenhofer raised Tyler Edenhofer in Glendale. He was shot and killed on the I-10 near Avondale Boulevard in 2018. (Donor Network of Arizona/Submitted)

The Chocolate Affaire returns to Glendale

BY DOYOON KIM Glendale Star Contributing Writer

For Steve LeVine, the Chocolate Affaire, a two-day chocolate-themed event for the Glendale public, is the best way to bring the community of Glendale together.

“From guest appearances, famous chefs, to a wide variety of food options, we’re really excited to bring people together in Glendale,” said Steve Levine, Steve LeVine Entertainment and Public Relations (SLE) CEO. “We’re focusing on putting the community of Glendale on the map with this event.”

The Chocolate Affaire, an event produced by SLE, a full-service entertainment, event-planning and public relations company, is returning to Glendale this year and is open to the public. The event is slated for Saturday, Feb. 18,

The event will feature more than 50 chocolate vendors. (File photo)

and Sunday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Center. Parking and admission for the event are free.

“Chocolate Affaire is the premiere event for chocolate lovers everywhere, and we are excited to bring this signature event back to the city of Glendale,” Vice Mayor Jamie Aldama said. “This free family-friendly event has something for everyone so the entire family can enjoy together.”

The event will feature over 50 chocolate vendors along with confectioners, wine tastings and pairings, food and cooking demonstrations, live music and family-friendly activities and experiences. The event has something for everyone.

“We want to bring as many businesses from Glendale. Anybody that touches the food and hospital space in any type of way, we want them involved,” LeVine said.

The event’s history goes back nearly 27 years to when its first iteration was held. This year’s event is the second time it’s been known as the Chocolate Affaire in partnership with the city of Glendale, with new additions and twists.

“Over the years, (the event) has progressed with different iterations,” LeVine said. “The city put in a lot of effort, and we’re definitely excited to put our spin on this thing and create a memorable experience for the event. We’re revamping the event completely this year. We started from scratch and this year we’re having chocolate vendors, wine pairings, food trucks, a family-friendly component all combined with a famous chocolate factory look and feel.”

The COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult time for SLE and the city of Glendale as a whole. After overcoming numerous challenges and obstacles, SLE is determined to hold an exciting event for the public.

“The pandemic was brutal for us. We all rode the same storm,” LeVine said. “The entertainment industry was hit hard, but now we have tripled our size. We are back and better. The event industry is back, and we are excited to

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Glendale offices closed for New Year’s holiday

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

The city of Glendale offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

All regularly scheduled Monday trash pickups will still occur. The Glendale Municipal Landfill will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. For more information about the city’s Solid Waste Management services, visit glendaleaz.com/trash_recycling or call 623-930-2660.

Valley Metro buses, light rail and GUS 1 will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, Jan. 2. All services will operate on a normal Sunday schedule on New Year’s Day, Sunday,

Jan. 1. GUS 2 and GUS 3 will not operate on Monday, Jan. 2.

Reservations for Dial-a-Ride service for Saturday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 2, must be made by noon Friday, Dec. 30, by calling the Dispatch Call Center. There will be no Dial-A-Ride or On-Demand sameday service on Monday, Jan. 2, as the On-Demand app will not be available on that day. Reservations can be made by calling Glendale’s Transit Services at 623-930-3500. ADA service will be available on Monday, Jan. 2, based on a holiday/Sunday fixed-route schedule.

The Glendale Municipal Airport will remain open during the New Year’s

holiday, but the airport administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. The airport terminal will be open during normal business hours. The private terminal businesses will be closed during the holiday weekend. Both the lobby and restrooms will be available as a convenience to customers and visitors.

Visit Glendale administrative offices and Visitor Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. For tourism information, visit visitglendale. com.

The Glendale Adult Center and the Glendale Community Center will be

closed Saturday, Dec. 31, and will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year’s holiday weekend. The Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center will close at noon on Saturday, Dec. 31, and will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 2. For more info about the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, call 623-930-4600 or visit glendaleaz.com/foothillsrec.

Additionally, all of Glendale’s public libraries will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 2, and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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

Barro’s Pizza raises $415K for St. Mary’s Food Bank

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Barro’s Pizza raised more than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank during the 11th Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec. 6. “We can’t thank you customers enough for their loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza.

“Each December we honor our mother, Doran Barro, by donating 100% of our sales at all our locations to St. Mary’s Food Bank. This year we blew

our previous record out of the water by almost $85,000. We are so grateful to our customers!”

All sales on Dec. 6 from 46 Barro’s locations in Phoenix and Tucson donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays.

With this year’s contribution, Barro’s Pizza has raised more than $2.5 million, which equals 17.5 million meals for Arizona’s hungry and every dollar raised equates to seven meals served.

The Doran Barro Holiday Hunger

Fight is St. Mary’s Food Bank’s largest cause-related marketing effort each year.

“In this year when so much strain has been put on our Food Bank’s resources, for the Barro family and their loyal customers to support the Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight with a record total is just incredible,” said Tom Kertis, St. Mary’s president and chief executive officer.

“We so appreciate the Barros for helping St. Mary’s feed so many struggling families and make their holiday

season a little brighter.”

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Pet store chain to pay restitution after fraud investigation

BY GLENDALE STAR STAFF

Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced that his office (AGO) has obtained an assurance of discontinuance and restitution from Companion Pets Inc. (CPI), which sells puppies online and in retail locations in Arizona.

CPI currently operates four Animal Kingdom and Puppies ‘N Love retail stores in Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Tucson and online. The company sells approximately 6,000 dogs per year through its stores, and it gets most of

its dogs through out-of-state breeders and brokers.

This comes as the result of the AGO’s consumer fraud investigation into alleged unlawful practices and misrepresentations with CPI’s advertising and sale of dogs. It requires CPI to pay the State $120,000 to be used for restitution to consumers who have been affected by those alleged practices.

“The addition of a dog is an important, emotional decision for any family,” Brnovich said. “It is imperative that consumers be given truthful infor-

mation about the source and the health of animals that will become family members.”

In February 2020, the AGO started investigating after receiving information suggesting the company sources from commercial breeders providing substandard care and living conditions to animals.

As a result, CPI now must make a number of changes to its business practices that will benefit consumers. This includes clearly identifying the sources of the animals it places for sale, accu-

rately displaying the name and USDA-licensing status of the breeders and brokers from whom it has obtained an animal for sale, not offering dogs for sale that come from breeders or brokers that have been cited for violations of the USDA’s Animal Welfare Act if CPI advertises that it does not obtain dogs from such breeders or brokers, and not releasing dogs to consumers that are known to have parasites without informing the consumer verbally and in writing and advising whether the dog requires further treatment.

Nico Santos, media relations specialist for the Donor Network of Arizona, said Deborah has worked tirelessly to promote organ donation since Tyler died.

“Deb reached out to local media on her own after her son passed and told his story and why it was important to her,” Santos said.

“She’s taking her son’s story to the national and global level, if you think about the Rose Parade. We’re continuing to share her story. We’re asking people to register just like he did.”

Santos said placement on the Donate Life America float is a thank-you for giving the gift of life.

“He said he’s always thinking of me and things we can do to help promote what Tyler did,” Deborah added.

“We need to get other people to be donors. The Donor Network is so supportive. They invited me to go to the D-backs game and throw out the first pitch. I was so excited. I got all decked out in Tyler’s stuff. I was so proud. I went out there, threw the pitch and, a couple weeks later, they asked if I wanted to participate in the Rose Parade.”

Serving the community

As a child, Tyler had a rough time in

school, Deborah said. While in Arizona, Tyler attended Cactus High School but graduated in Kentucky.

“Getting him through high school, as a single parent, was a bear,” she said with a laugh. “It wasn’t challenging enough for him. He never wanted to go. I did get him to graduate.”

Afterward, he joined the Navy and

“never missed a day, never missed a beat,” she said. He served four years in Guam and was trained as a welder.

“One day he came home from work and said, ‘I don’t want to do this the rest of my life. I want to serve my community,’” Deborah recalled.

“I said, ‘OK. Are you going to be a firefighter? Police officer?’ He said,

‘No, I want to be a trooper.’ I was just amazing. I stuck with him 100%. He graduated the academy on May 4, 2018.”

The commencement speaker was Angela Harrolle of the 100 Club of Arizona, which strives to provide financial assistance to families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

“She gave her speech and my whole family, Tyler and I were there,” she recalled. “She said if anything happened, she would be there for us.’ I thought ‘Nah. He’s a good kid, has a great head on his shoulders. He’s strong and tough.’”

Fifty-four days later he died. King is still in the Fourth Avenue Jail in Phoenix awaiting trial.

“He just wanted to serve and protect people,” Deborah said.

“He was so dedicated and loved people so much. He was very motivated. He took pride in his uniform. When he got his DPS car, it was an older one with bumps and bruises on it. Deborah said Tyler planned to scuff them out and repaint those areas.

“He would kill me right now,” she said with a laugh. “I don’t wash my car as much as he did. He was super, super motivated. I got a really good one.”

put our everything into our events.”

As far as long-term goals and plans for the future of the event go, LeVine said “the opportunities are endless.”

“One thing the pandemic did teach us is that we can’t take our experiences for granted,” he said. “Our goal is to grow (the Chocolate Affaire) event not only in Glendale, but also to people outside Glendale, where everyone is talking about the event.

“We want to create a true multisensory event. The music is great, the entertainment is great, the food is great. We definitely want people to have memo-

rable and Instagrammable moments. We want to grow it; keep the footprint growing. That’s really the goal, to become a chocolate festival of sorts.”

For more information about attending the Chocolate Affaire or for food vendor applications, visit the Chocolate Affaire event website at thechocolateaffaire.com. For more information on Steve LeVine Entertainment & Public Relations, visit SLEntertainment.com.

The Chocolate Affaire’s history goes back nearly 27 years. (File photo)

Deborah Edenhofer finishes a floragraph of her late son, Tyler Edenhofer, for the Rose Parade Donate Life float. (Donor Network of Arizona/Submitted)

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Linus told us what Christmas is all about

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Glendale Star Columnist

You can’t say you weren’t warned.

A year ago in this space, as the glad tidings were reported that “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was airing again on national television for the 56th straight year, there also came a warning that the Peabody Award-winning “Peanuts” special might not be seen for a 57th consecutive Yuletide broadcast on conventional over-the-air TV.

Sadly, that has come to pass.

In their beneficence, the fine folks at Apple TV+ said instead that their platform would provide a free window for streaming video viewing of the show from Dec. 22 to Christmas Day.

Of course, that free stream of video didn’t mean much to the technically and economically challenged among us… but hey, it’s the thought that

counts, right?

Your initial reaction to this Apple TV+ corporate decision could very well be, “Where have I heard this before?”

Stop. Think. Remember.

You first heard this notion when you were old enough to understand the plot of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Our forlorn hero is even more forlorn as Christmas Day approaches; Charlie Brown bemoans the commercialization of the Christmas season.

Thankfully, there’s good news but more on that in a moment.

First, a word not from but for Apple.

Sure, corporate executives made a business decision. After spending big bucks for exclusive rights to the “‘Peanuts’ Gallery” of TV specials, those rights aren’t exclusive if you share

freely of the one special that’s most special in a way that insures the widest possible distribution.

But maybe you should listen to the question asked by the star of the show.

Charlie Brown shouts it out of exasperation, in a volume that can be heard even in a soundproof Executive Suite: “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”

Linus answers him, quietly, effectively and movingly from the Gospel of Luke: “For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

Linus then concludes, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

That’s what Christmas is all about, Apple executives.

That’s what Christmas is all about, dear reader.

Our Creator loved us enough to send his most beloved creation out of the splendor of eternity and into the squa-

lor of a sinful world to give us the gift of eternal life, if we accept it.

“Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz accepted that gift and chose to share it with others.

That’s why he insisted that the passage from Luke be included in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

But other members of his creative team were skeptical, even way back in 1965.

“You can’t put the Bible on television,” one told him.

“If we don’t do it, who will?” Schulz responded.

The passage from Luke remains, even if the annual nationwide telecast has now ended.

The same Bible that motivated and inspired Charles Schulz also warns us of the tackiness, trendiness and, yes, sinfulness of this temporal world.

Charles Schulz was called from this

A Christmas wish for real human contact

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Glendale Star Columnist

It was a Christmas morning a half-century ago in a cramped second-floor apartment in New York. The little boy, 6 years old, had done everything save petition his parents and Santa for a “big-boy bicycle.” Something without training wheels. A bike he could pedal like the wind.

The boy awakened at dawn to gifts spilling out from under the tree, but no bicycle in sight. There was a bulging stocking with plastic soldiers, a new football, some toys he’d break in hours, but nothing with wheels and pedals.

This would have been the holi-

day that dashed the boy’s heart for eternity. But then his mother made a magical statement.

“Did you look in the shower?” she said. “Maybe it didn’t fit under the tree.”

Hollywood has never done a grander reveal. There it was: a Huffy bicycle in a shade of gold like bars of bullion. With high handlebars and a banana seat that was all the rage in 1971. The boy immediately would have ridden through the living room and down the dozen steps to the sidewalk had the golden machine not come with a list of rules, including no stunts like Evel Knievel.

The boy rode that bicycle for years, until he was 12 and he couldn’t pedal it

without his knees threatening to clock his jaw. The golden bicycle took him on so many adventures. It remains the single greatest Christmas surprise of his lifetime.

Now it’s 50 years later. The boy sits with his fingers on a keyboard, pondering another Christmas morning. He has every material thing he could ever want, plus his health, a warm home and love in his heart. There is a tree in the other room with presents spilling out.

What more could he — could I — possibly want?

For a few days, I have not been able to escape a gnawing in my heart. It started, strangely enough, when I walked into the grocery store and saw a winding line of humans waiting for a self-service checkout machine to come

free. The registers were all closed, not a cashier to be seen, just one harried employee scurrying around trying to coach a half-dozen people checking out themselves.

I used to joke about how my hurry to leave the grocery store. “Hello,” the cashier would say, all chummy. “Plastic,” I would bark, because, haha, I was too busy to spare a moment for human interaction.

Now — be careful what you wish for — we have machines incapable of chat.

Later that night, I turned on the news to a photo op from Sky Harbor airport. Courtesy of Waymo, Phoenix is the first city in the world where driverless taxis will take you to the airport. As

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BELL’S OPINION – King Features

BY JUDY BLUHM Glendale Star Columnist

‘Tis the season of giving. As we approach a new year, Americans are unified through one common bond over the holiday season. We give generously to those in need, to the tune of over $484.85 billion a year! The largest source of charitable giving comes from individuals like you and me. And while donations may not fix the ills in our society, we still try.

Giving matters. The dollars you donate to your favorite nonprofit can help the orchestra keep playing beautiful music, feed the hungry, clothe the poor, heal the sick, house the homeless. The bicycle you donated to the child who never had one, may not change his economic living situation, but it gives him transportation. And it just might bring him joy. We don’t “cure” poverty, but we help kids (and families) one bike, meal and blanket at a time.

Time is the currency of volunteering. We do that, too. Right now, there are volunteers driving meals to homebound and senior folks, people dishing out meals at the food bank, gathering up toys for children and blankets for kids. We read to lonely folks in nursing homes, play with doggies in shelters, spend time with teens, hold babies in hospital nurseries.

We can all do something, and it seems we all do, because we are a force of doers when it comes to helping others in our community.

Hope is one outcome of giving. It is the sparkling glimmer that helps a disadvantaged child see a possible future of a better life. A doll can be-

come a surrogate friend, a ball a chance to play, a book an opportunity to explore, and new clothes a boost in self-esteem.

Some give all. A teacher wrote to tell me that she was given a special gift from a first-grade student named Anna, who thought that she had “nothing to give.” The little girl separated out all the colorful tiny marshmallows from her school breakfast box of Lucky Charms cereal. Anna then placed these marshmallows in the plastic that was wrapped around the utensils and left them with a note for the teacher, saying, “Happy Christmas.” The teacher said that this gift touched her the most, since it was from the “purest part of a child’s heart.

Generosity is kindness. An elderly woman who fell on hard times went to a jewelry store to sell her wedding ring. Her husband was in a nursing home, and she needed money to make ends meet. The jeweler offered her $300 for her well-worn, 50-year-old gold band. She reluctantly agreed. Then a man stepped up and gave the lady $400 and told her to keep her ring, which she tearfully accepted.

As this year ends, let’s not focus on the news of crime, conflict and sadness but the generosity that restores our faith in humanity. And if you think you have nothing much to give, don’t forget those marshmallows. A new year gives us another chance to plan, dream, live and give.

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

temporal existence into eternal rest more than two decades ago.

The Bible in which he believed also said of the Savior in whom Schulz believed that He “is the same yesterday, today and forever” and that His gift of salvation is available to all.

HAYWORTH FROM PAGE 10 LEIBOWITZ FROM PAGE 10

You can’t say you haven’t been in-

vited.

Hopefully you and yours celebrated a peaceful, joyful and meaningful Christmas… whether or not you watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego put it at a press conference, “The future is here.”

Indeed, it is. And I’m not all that psyched about it.

On this Christmas, all I had was a simple ask, as much a gift for you and yours as me and mine. At no time in history have there been more ways to remove humans from life’s many equations — drone deliveries, automated checkouts and ordering kiosks, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence. We can chat using Snap, Zoom

into meetings. We can be everywhere, all without being physically present to those with whom we live and love.

It is cold. It is a poor substitute for the one thing I want this holiday season. For us to be a little more present, a little more kind, a little more human.

It is a simple thing to wish for, though like that bike, it would not fit under the tree. Merry Christmas, friend. I hope you have love and everything else you desire.

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

Legislators must stand against health care cost increases

BY ROBERT W. HEIDT JR. Glendale Chamber President and CEO

Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and it’s largely due to our strong economy. We have low tax rates and limited regulations, and our sunny weather and elected officials with a pro-business mindset make Arizona a top draw for entrepreneurs and employers.

Ahead of the upcoming legislative session, we want to remind our elected officials of the importance of protecting businesses, many of which are still working to recover from more than a year of inflation. We must encourage a fair, competitive, free market environment and stop any unnecessary state regulation and government health care mandates.

Currently, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 1,400 enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals.

We know how hard business owners — large and small — work to make ends meet, and one of the biggest pain points on their balance sheets is the ever-increasing cost of health care and prescription drug coverage for their workforce. Access to quality, afford-

able health care is essential to success, but that can only happen if our lawmakers vote to make it possible.

That’s why we’re urging Governor-elect Hobbs and the incoming Arizona Legislature to oppose any legislation that would increase the cost of employer-provided health benefits or drive up health care costs for employees. That starts with lawmakers committing to reject any efforts to dictate how employers provide health care and pharmacy benefits that millions of Arizonans depend on. The business community cannot afford any unnecessary government overreach that would raise the cost of keeping our workforce healthy.

And it’s not just employers who want the government to stay out of their health care. According to a recent poll by OH Predictive Insights, 90% of Arizona voters want lawmakers to be focused on issues other than health care, including 27% who want a focus on inflation and another 18% who say border security should get the most attention. Seventy-three percent of voters say the solution for lower health care costs should include the market, not just the government, and only 19% would support bills like last year’s SB 1161, which sought to dictate how employers provide pharmacy benefits to employees.

We look forward to working with our new governor as well as both the freshmen and returning lawmakers in Phoenix. We urge all of them to keep their constituents in mind, especially the businesses and entrepreneurs who power Arizona’s economy.

Super Bowl Experience returns to the Valley

BY JORDAN ROGERS Glendale Star Managing Editor

With Super Bowl LVII coming to State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sunday, Feb. 12, the Valley has multiple accompanying events — such as the Super Bowl Experience — to look forward to.

The Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s is slated to take place inside the Phoenix Convention Center beginning Saturday, Feb. 4.

The culmination of NFL fandom will take place in two separate chunks of days — Saturday, Feb. 4, and Sunday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 9, to Saturday, Feb. 11.

Tickets are on sale now and start at $20 for opening weekend. The second weekend runs $40. Kids 12 years old and under, however, can attend the event every day for free.

“I remember when I played in my first Super Bowl back in ’99, and it was obviously a big deal, but it’s nothing like it is now,” NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner said in a recent Zoom interview with Arizona print media.

“The star power that comes into town, the different events that you have throughout the week, it is just the place to be come Super Bowl week. I love all the different kinds of events that

you have as well. I think the staple is always going to be the Super Bowl Experience.”

Since retiring from the NFL, Warner said he has made a tradition of attending the Super Bowl Experience with his family.

“When I got done playing, we started making a tradition where two of my boys and my dad would come and watch the Super Bowl with me,” Warner said. “So, a part of every time they would come in for the game, we would go to the Super Bowl Experience. … I’ve enjoyed it with my family. Now I have grandkids, so they may be coming over to the experience with me be-

cause it’s fun for all ages.

“It’s always a staple every time my family comes in for the Super Bowl that we get over to the experience and check out what’s going on.”

An interactive event, the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s puts the ball in the hands of fans and allows them to pass like a pro, kick a field goal, and race through the 40-yard dash.

Specifically for kids, there will be an NFL Play 60 Zone for the youngest NFL fans, where kids 6 to 14 years old can learn football fundamentals at NFL flag clinics.

“Growing up when you fall in love

Cactus boys basketball off to perfect start

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Cactus High School basketball program has come out of the blocks sprinting in the 2022-23 season, as they have gone 11-0 to start the year.

Coming off the heels of a crushing defeat in the 2022 4A State Championship quarterfinal, the Cobras are back and are hungry to prove they are one of the top teams in the state.

“If you ask people before the season, I don’t think a lot of them would have said they think we’d be 10-0, but I mean, we obviously believe we’re going to be good,” head coach Dirk Walker said.

The Cobras roster is young in comparison to the rest of the 4A conference with just two seniors on the roster, but they have been instrumental in the growth of some of the younger players. Terrell Doxie has been one to step up for the team this year. Averaging just over 16 points a game and five assists, his leadership and ability to capitalize on opportunities has helped Cactus get off to the hot start.

The elephant in the room for the Cobras though is their 7-foot forward, Bradey Henige, who has been the proverbial unstoppable force for Cactus. He is one of the most dominant forces in the 4A conference, throwing up video game-like numbers, as he is scoring

roughly 31 points and 23 rebounds per tilt. This kind of production has led to many unconventional game plans from other teams to try to stop the big man.

“The other night, we were actually seeing triple teams,” Walker said. “That was kind of a new one. We’ve been seeing double teams all year.”

This type of threat to other teams has given other players like Doxie an opportunity to step up. Although no one name has become the true third threat, Walker maintains that the team will still be able to succeed by riding whichever player is hot that night, allowing for everybody to have a clear path that Henige clears.

“We haven’t really had a consistent

third scorer,” Walker said. “It’s kind of whoever is on that night, but that’s the good thing, is it could be any one of them that night.”

Following Henige’s lead, Cactus has played at a high level against some solid teams.

Opening up the season with two convincing victories against Phoenix Shadow Mountain and Cottonwood Mingus Union, the Cobras faced off against two tough teams in Mesa Eastmark and Peoria Sunrise Mountain, the latter a 5A program. In two close games, Cactus came out on top.

Moving through the rest of the schedule, they carried the momentum

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through teams like Phoenix Greenway and Phoenix Moon Valley, winning in convincing fashion, even through sloppy play at times.

“I still don’t think we’ve played our best basketball,” Walker said. “They realized that, too. (We have to) just keep building on the momentum and confidence we’ve got so far rolling into region play. Whatever happens from there as far as the playoffs goes.”

After going undefeated in their last four games, against programs in 5A like Goodyear Desert Edge, fellow region opponent Glendale Deer Valley, and El Mirage Dysart, Cactus is looking to keep the ball rolling coming into the tough part of their schedule, where they have to face off against Deer Valley twice and perennial powerhouse Peoria.

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with this game, the one thing that I always remembered was I’d love to see how far I can throw it compared to so and so, or I’d love to see how fast I run a 40-yard dash or if I could kick a field goal,” Warner said. “And that’s really what the (Super Bowl) Experience is all about.”

The authentic pro football experience will feature the Vince Lombardi trophy, interactive games, sponsor displays and giveaways, the youth football clinics and the NFL Shop Presented by Visa.

Fans will have an opportunity to collect autographs from current NFL players and legends, and get their picture taken with the Vince Lombardi trophy and all 56 Super Bowl rings.

“A lot of the TV stuff that we do during Super Bowl week happens at the NFL experience,” said Warner, who currently serves as a TV football analyst for the NFL Network.

“I’m excited every time I go because I’m like, ‘Who else is going to be there? What other players? What other Hall of Famers are going to become through?’ So, every day is a little bit different. But that’s one that I think if you’re in the area, whether you’re coming in for the game or whether you live here, you have to go to the Super Bowl Experience; you just have to be a part of it. It helps to show you what the Super Bowl is all about.”

Warner said he likens the Super Bowl Experience to serve as somewhat of an opening night for Super Bowl week.

“It really just kicks off the week,” he

Walker is firm that this group he has now is one of the best has ever had, and the sky’s the limit for the program. The Cobras are looking to take home their first region title since 2001, and with the way things look now, they could be in a good position come February.

“We want to make a deeper push than we did last year, and then see what can happen,” Walker said. “Once the playoffs start, it’s anyone’s night. So we are going one game at a time whoever we play that night. So our goal is to obviously make a deeper run than we did last year hopefully.”

Bradey Henige (left) and Terrell Doxie (right) are the only two seniors on Cactus’ roster, but they have been helpful in guiding their younger teammates. (Cactus High School/Submitted)

said. “If you love the game, you love the Super Bowl. It’s one to take part in.”

Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals from 2005-09, Warner is privy to the fact that this will be the fourth Super Bowl to be hosted in Arizona and the third since 2008. This time around, he said, will “be bigger and better.”

“I think one of the great things is that when you had a Super Bowl in a city, you learn a lot of stuff about how to do it better,” Warner said. “Since the last time (Arizona) had it, the Super Bowl, just in general, has gotten bigger. So, I think it’s going to be bigger, better and more efficient this year than it’s ever been.”

Tickets for the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s can be purchased at superbowl.com/ eventinfo.

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner said he and his family have made a tradition out of attending the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s. (James Patrick/ Contributor)

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AZ zip codes turn up gold for residents

“If you live in the state of Arizona you need to find the first three digits of your zip code listed in today’s newspaper announcement and call immediately,” said Laura A. Lynne, Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury.

That’s because Arizona residents can really cash in for the next 48 hours. Here’s why. Non-state residents and those who miss the 48-hour deadline must pay $8 per coin, but Arizona residents who take the Vault Bricks cover just the $4 per coin state minimum. That means Arizona residents get all 125 coins with rare 24 Karat Gold Layering for just $500 which is a real steal since non-state residents must pay over $1,000 for each Vault Brick. And it gets even better for those claiming the Jumbo Gold Vault Bricks.

This is all happening because thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident who finds the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and calls to verify it gets to claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside.

And here’s the best part. Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication are getting Sealed Vault Bricks containing the only Arizona State Gold Bank Rolls known to exist with the exclusive State Restricted Design and each loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold by National Mint and Treasury.

“As Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury, one of my jobs is to deliver breaking news. And today’s announcement confirming the release of Sealed Gold Vault Bricks to residents of the state of Arizona is as big as it gets,” Lynne said.

“So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks full of coins issued by the U.S. Gov’t nearly 100 years ago with rare 24 Karat Gold layering from the National Mint and Treasury better jump at the chance while they still can,” Lynne said.

“These Gold Vault Bricks make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Lynne said.

According to Ms. Lynne, since thousands

Contents inside sealed Vault Bricks reveal old U.S. coins with added 24 Karat Gold Layering minted nearly 100 years ago are actually being handed over to Arizona residents who find their zip code below; but only those who beat the 48 hour deadline are getting them at just state minimum

of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of Arizona residents. This gives them a fair chance to claim the Sealed Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves.

But, Ms. Lynne added, “The Sealed Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release so please do not miss the deadline.” The director added, “We have no power to stop coin dealers, resellers or collectors buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on,” Lynne said.

”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Lynne said.

“That’s why National Mint and Treasury set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents of Arizona can get them now,” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the zip codes listed and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour deadline ends midnight tomorrow.

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Answering Your Questions

Q: How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth?

A: It’s impossible to say, but these Buffalos date clear back to the early 1900’s and are not ordinary U.S. coins. That’s because only an extremely low percentage of Buffalos were then commissioned by National Mint and Treasury to be covered with rarely seen 24 Karat Gold Layering, then sealed and protected in brilliant collector condition inside special 25 count Arizona Bank Rolls. That’s why you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these sealed Vault Bricks should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Q:

Why are so many Arizona residents calling to get them?

A: Because they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist we’re bracing for the flood of calls. These are not ordinary Bank Rolls. These are full Bank Rolls containing 25 Buffalos dating clear back to the early 1900’s. Best of all each Buffalo is layered in 24 Karat Gold and the state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury is restricted to Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and beat the deadline only. That means Arizona residents cover only $4 per Buffalo when they claim the Gold Vault Bricks, which is just $500 for the next 2 days.

Q: How do I get the Gold Vault Bricks?

A: The only thing Arizona residents need to do is find the first three digits of their zip code in today’s publication and call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 1-800-280-4564 Ext. GNH1511 before the deadline ends. Everyone who does is getting the Bank Rolls for just the state minimum. That’s a sealed Gold Vault Brick containing the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist each loaded with the rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold for just the $4 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, which totals just $500 for the full sealed Gold Vault Brick. That’s a real steal because state residents and non-state residents who miss the deadline must pay $1,000 for each sealed Gold Vault Brick if any remain.

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website for ticket prices and times, westsideblues.com

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

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

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

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

and issues the year faced through the classic filter of comedy.

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

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

DEC. 29

Beth Lederman is an experienced jazz player known for her rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz piano styles. She’s played throughout the west of both the United States and Canada for over 20 years, honing her craft. Now, she teams up with Walter Richardson, guitarist and longtime musician, to bring the gift of music to the west side.

Westside Blues and Jazz Club, 17045 N. 59th Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, 6:30 to 10 p.m., visit

What a !@#$ Year!

DEC. 29

Every year, it’s tradition worldwide for comedians to come up onstage and give a roasting summary of the year as a whole, and 2022 is no exception. Sit back; relax; and recall the trends, celebrity antics, politics

“Sesame Street Live!”

DEC. 29 AND DEC. 30

Enjoy the magic of the beloved children’s program “Sesame Street” live and in person with this magical performance from the characters. Watch as Elmo goes on a journey to discover the power of Yet with his friends Abby Cadabby and Big Bird in an adventure that the kids will remember for a lifetime.

Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale, visit website for ticket prices and times, desertdiamondarena. com/events/detail/sesame_ street_22

Don Williams Senior and Company New Year’s Eve Celebration

DEC. 31

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. Celebrate the coming of 2023 by spending it listening to grand music, sitting with friends and enjoying the sound of jazz as the clock ticks down.

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

Soul Care Reset

JAN. 6

Raising children with disabilities is a di cult task that can demand a lot from a parent. Those burned out from work and longing to feel freedom can still find hope. Soul Care Reset seeks to nurture and revitalize the lives of those struggling to find personal purpose when raising a child who demands much of their time and mental energy.

Held Via Zoom, noon to 1 p.m., free, eventbrite.com/e/ soul-care-reset-for-momsraising-kids-with-mentalhealth-challenges-tickets406861653157?a =ALLEVENTS

Sandra Bassett

JAN. 7

Just Sell it

Automotive Swap Meet

JAN. 1

New Year’s Eve Family Nye Skate

DEC. 31

Roll into the new year with the biggest skate party of the year. Roll through the skate rink with friends and family, and take advantage of a state of the art sound system and full-size arcade. Tickets come with a slice of pizza, a five-credit game card and a small drink.

Great Skate, 10054 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale, 3 to 5:30 p.m., $18, unitedskates.com/greatskate/event/family-nye-skate

Each year, people from all over the Southwest come together in one place to sell their cars, automotive parts and transportation-related items. Come find new friends who have unique know-how about cars, get rid of that old mu er in the garage, or find the newest piece of hardware needed to fix up an old car.

Glendale Community College, 600 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, 5 a.m., free admission, carcruisefinder.com/ arizona-car-shows/event/ just-sell-it-automotive-swapmeet/2023-01-01

Join Sandra Bassett and her band as she introduces her unique flare to her jazz and Motown performances. Considered one of the great voices of the Motown genre, Bassett and her players are known for the songs’ powerhouse vocals and smooth range of sounds with background vocals.

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

Walter Richardson & Beth Lederman

Glendale firefighters rally for annual toy and clothing drive

BY JOE MCHUGH Glendale Star Staff Writer

The Glendale Firefighters Charities recently hosted its annual toy and clothing drive in Glendale, handing out toys and clothes to thousands of children around the area.

An event spanning over the last 30 years, the drive aims to provide underprivileged families with an improved holiday season and memories that they will have for life.

“Being able to help people during the holidays, which is a very stressful time for a lot of people, and just to be able to take a little bit off their plate and let them know that we’re at least going to be able to take care of their family this year,” Glendale firefighter Travis Azavedo said. “It’s one of our favorite things about the toy drive.”

The Glendale Firefighters Charity (GFC) toy and clothing drive is a pro-

gram that has a long and rich history of giving back to the Glendale community.

The program partners with local schools and social workers to find deserving families that would benefit from the service. Through yearlong fundraisers throughout the year, GFC raises enough money to purchase gifts for the children. Each firefighter is given a list for each kid, entailing details of their hobbies, wants and even their favorite color, allowing for the firefighter to get the kid a present that is specific to what they want for the holidays.

The drive hit a bump in the road along the 30-year journey with the COVID-19 pandemic, hampering contact with those they were providing to. That proved to be a nonfactor to Azavedo and Glendale Fire, as they were still able to provide for over 2,000 children in the time period.

Dogs and parents unite for Super Bowl 5K-9 fun run/walk

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Glendale Star Executive Editor

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is holding events around the Valley, but for its new fun run in Mesa, it’s bringing fourlegged friends into the fold.

Registration is open for the Arizona Super Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run Presented by PetSmart at azsuperbowl. com/5k9. The family- and pet-friendly event kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Mesa’s Riverview Park.

“Mesa’s been such a great partner,” said Jay Parry, president and chief executive officer at Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee.

“We hope that we’ll have folks join us from around the Valley. We do expect a big turnout from Mesa. We’re excited to kick off the new year with

this. It’s a month from game day. We want people who are excited about the Super Bowl and want to be a part of it to come out and join us.”

Registration is $30 per person, and a portion of each registration will benefit PetSmart Charities. Plus, two-legged participants receive a commemorative State Forty Eight T-shirt, along with a special bandana for four-legged participants.

Will Smith, PetSmart senior vice president and chief marketing officer, said he is looking forward to the event.

“We know pet parents enjoy getting outside and being active with their pets, so we wanted to offer pets and their people a way to make some great memories together,” Smith said.

“The 5K-9 Fun Run is a chance to share a special experience with your pet, and it’s fun that supports a cause.

Every registration benefits PetSmart Charities, so participants are directly impacting work that transforms the lives of pets and the people who love them.”

The timing is perfect as it aligns with many people’s New Year’s resolutions, Parry added.

“It’s the perfect way to shake off the holidays,” she said. “We will all want to be active for a good new year. Following the fun run — which could also be a fun walk — the participants can ‘TAILgate.’ There will be lots of fun activities at the tailgate — treats and drinks for participants and their dogs.”

The PetSmart MVPets TAILgate experience will allow pet parents to create a custom football player card with their pet’s photo, complete with a souvenir lanyard. The event will also feature a photo booth, agility platforms

and adoptable dogs local animal welfare organizations.

The first 800 pet parents to visit the booth receive free custom-engraved pet tags from TagWorks.

“PetSmart Charities does such a great job here and across the country as the leading fundraiser of pet animal welfare,” Parry said. “We’re so lucky to have them headquartered here in Arizona.”

Arizona Super Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run Presented by PetSmart

WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7

WHERE: Riverview Park, 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa COST: $30

INFO: azsuperbowl.com/5k9

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Rogelio Garcia and his younger brother Andrew help Alma Arvallo pick out toys as Glendale Firefighters distribute items from their charity toy and clothing drive at The Salvation Army Glendale Corps community center. (David Minton/Sta Photographer)

One of the driving factors for the output it had is a partnership with The Salvation Army. This allowed GFC to reach so many people at their homes while still supporting families from afar.

Now removed from the pandemic, GFC is able to have people come out and hand the presents to the families by hand again, reinvigorating the face-toface nature of the drive that keeps Azavedo and so many more coming back year after year.

“Just seeing all these people from dif-

ferent walks of life coming together to be helpful,” Azavedo said. “We take the toys out to their car at the end, and you see the look of relief and joy. We hand them their toys and tell them, ‘Merry Christmas.’ And then you know you’ve made an impact in those people’s lives. That’s my favorite part.”

The most inspiring part of the drive, though, is that it is done completely on the participating firefighters’ personal time. The work they do to put together a program of this magnitude is completely unpaid and comes entirely out of the love they have for the drive and for giv-

ing back to the community.

“It is completely a group effort from Glendale Fire Charities,” Azavedo said. “And just how amazing all of our guys are for taking time on their days off.

“A lot of our guys are coming, working 24-hour shifts and showing up and doing eight hours at either The Salvation Army or whatever event we need them for that day. So just really the amount of commitment that those guys have is amazing.”

The drive raises money throughout the year through a variety of events, such as a golf tournament and a chili

cook-off.

Regardless of the tiresome hours of planning, coupled with the stressors of being a firefighter, Azavedo and others alike look forward to seeing the smiles and joys of the families that they love to support during the holiday season.

“It’s just amazing for us really,” Azavedo said. “Now that a lot of us are parents, seeing that joy in our kids and knowing giving that to somebody else and that they’re going to be able to have that on Christmas morning, it’s super important to us. And that’s why we do what we do.”

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The consequence of true lies is false lives

As we enter 2023, let’s look at what made the news in 2022. Perhaps the most memorable news people heard about was “fake news.” To understand fake news, let’s explore the concept of white lies.

“Little white lies. We all tell them. We do it to be kind: ‘I love this gift!’ We do it to protect ourselves: ‘I’m leaving in five minutes.’ We do it because it’s an uncomplicated way out of something awkward: ‘I didn’t see your text.’ White lies are the kinder, gentler fibs about less important things.” (Author unknown). Dictionary.com defines the white lie as a harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.

DIRECTV surveyed 2,000 United States adults to find out what white lies they told the most and to whom. The survey yielded some fascinating results if the respondents were telling the truth.

Here’s a list of the top 10 most frequently told white lies and the percentage of people who have used them. 1. “I’m fine.” (92%) 2. “I love this present!” (80%) 3. “Sorry, I’m sick.” (78%) 4. “I didn’t see your text.” (72%) 5. “Let’s keep in touch!” (70%) 6. “This meal you made is delicious.” (70%) 7. “Leaving in five minutes.” (69%) 8. “On my way.” (66%) 9. “I’ll be ready in 15 minutes.” (65%) 10. “No, you don’t need to lose weight.” (63%)

Speaking of white lies, the biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down. I’ll remember it.”

Here’s a list of the top groups of people to whom we use white lies: 1. Co-workers. (26.99%) 2. Family. (23.95%) 3. Friends. (22.06%) 4. Sig-

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nificant other. (10.78%) 5. Parents. (8.71%) 6. Other. (7.51%)

So, white lies are justified by people to not hurt others. I guess I get it. However, could there be a danger in developing a habit of telling white lies? I think so. First, little white lies are often a way of avoiding responsibility. The “I didn’t see your text” is more of a shame-based response of the sender than not hurting someone’s feelings. Wouldn’t telling yourself and them the truth be more authentic and constructive?

Secondly, habitually telling white lies often transforms into more significant, intentional and often destructive lies. It’s not about protecting the recipient. It’s about justifying the sender’s words or actions no matter the cost to themselves or others. The result is exaggeration, spin, fibs, half-truths, partial truths, manipulation and fake news. Fake news comes from fake views. It’s “true lies.” So here’s a lesson we can glean from Adam and Eve about lying. Lies have to be covered up, but the truth can run around naked.

The Bible has much to say about this. The Apostle Paul outlines the seven progressive downward steps leading to cultural disintegration in Romans, Chapter One. Then he reveals how it happens. The influencers of culture exchange truth for lies by suppress-

ing the truth in unrighteousness. Paul means that people who influence others through “fake news” started by telling people white lies. Then, they progress from white lies to intentional lies and partial truths because of their social, political or personal biases. That’s called spin.

Might I say the world is spinning out of control because of spin? And remember, the first casualty in a military or cultural war is the truth. George McDonald says, “When a person argues for victory and not for truth, they are sure of just one ally, the devil.” So I suggest being careful about who you listen to and who you hang out with.

Spin is more intellectually deceptive than white lies. Wikipedia’s definition of spin in public relations and politics is a form of propaganda achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or against some organization or public figure.

What’s the problem here? How can receivers of the spin gang make an informed decision based on facts? For example, let’s say your foot is standing in a fire. Then the nerves (your internal informer) in your foot mislead you by reporting you are not standing in a fire. So your foot becomes a victim of fake news.

How can you make an informed decision that has future consequences, whether kindly intentioned or intentionally misled? Nerves are created to report the news, not spin the news. When someone tells you a white lie, you are uninformed. When someone lies or spins the truth, you are misinformed. The worst thing about being

deceived is you are deceived.

As we step into 2018, let’s be aware, alert and intelligent. Invest in investigating the news. Don’t let your easily manipulated feelings rule you. Let truth lead you. There’s a difference between credibility and plausibility. Credibility means something is true. Plausibility seems true, and for the moment, it seems like it’s working.

Hint: Just because it seems true doesn’t mean it is true. Truth is always strong, no matter how weak it seems, and falsehood is weak, no matter how strong it looks.

Here’s a resolution for 2023. Realize real lies downgrades both the sender and the receiver. If we stop telling white lies habitually, we will probably stop telling real lies. The only thing that can set us free to make informed decisions is the truth. Living by lies and lying to make a living has a limited shelf life. That’s called truth or consequences.

As the title of this article says, true lies create false lives. Do we get any better in 2023, or is this it? I think we will get better.

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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Trades like electricians and welders come with robust benefit packages, while jobs in fields like nursing and dental hygiene play a critical rose in health care. All of them require certification through technical schools, which provide educational opportunities and on-the-job experience on a much shorter timeline than the typical four-year university. They’re cheaper, too.

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