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January 29, 2020

‘Out of control’ police investigation

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

NEWS .............. 4 Two big drug busts by Buckeye Police

SPORTS ........ 17 Sports great Orin ‘O.K.’ Fulton passes away

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Last week, the city of Goodyear released the first investigation reports regarding police employees suspended in October.

According to the reports, lies about a phone call by an officer led to two suspensions.

An interrogation about the call “spiraled out of control” — and may have fueled a third suspension.

The city of Goodyear announced Oct. 7 it placed four police department employees on leave.

After his investigation was completed, Police Chief Jerry Geier was fired last month. He is appealing the termination.

Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman, said the city will not release the Geier in-

Kyle Cluff resigned from the Goodyear Police Department after an investigation concluded he was untruthful about a phone call. An investigation into his phone call “spiraled out of control,” according to a report. (West Valley View file photos)

vestigation report until his appeal is completed. She said an appeal hearing has not been scheduled.

The investigation regarding Deputy Chief Justin Hughes was completed in mid-January. “Hughes is no longer on ad-

ministrative leave but is currently on extended personal leave,” Vo said.

She said the investigation of Hughes “cannot be released until any disciplinary

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Buckeye veteran dies in Australia

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

For months, drought-fueled fires have raged across Australia, scorching millions of acres, destroying thousands of homes and killing 31 people.

One of the losses was a man from Buckeye.

Paul Clyde Hudson, 42, died Thursday, Jan. 22.

According to Coulson Aviation, a Lockheed C-130 with Hudson and two others was loaded with fire retardant on a “firebombing issue.”

The plane crashed in the mountains south of Canberra, the Australian capital.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm

Paul Hudson, of Buckeye, died on a firefighting mission in Australia. (Photo courtesy Coulson Aviation)

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Police...continued from page 1 action has been considered which would take place when Hughes’ personal leave has concluded.”

The city of Goodyear provided the West Valley View with investigation reports on now former Officer Kyle Cluff and Susan Petty, a former police department administrative manager.

After the investigation concluded in mid-January, Cluff resigned. Petty returned to work but was demoted.

Both were found to be untruthful about a phone call Cluff made to Petty, according to a report authored by Susan Segal, of the law firm Gust Rosenfeld. Segal, who formerly worked for the Arizona Attorney General’s office, was assisted by Donald Conrad, former Assistant Attorney General.

“On Oct. 2, 2019, Kyle Cluff was untruthful in responding to questions about whether he contacted a civilian co-worker, Susan Petty, to tell her about a conversation at the noon patrol briefing on that day of the Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) concerning the use of an unauthorized license plate on a vehicle used by the

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On the first page of the Cluff investigation, Segal wrote, “In addition to Officer Cluff, the following individuals were interviewed in this investigation: Sgt. Jason Bayer, Chief Jerry Geier, Deputy Chief Justin Hughes, Lt. Joe Pacello, civilian department employee Susan Petty (and) Deputy Chief Santiago Rodriguez.”

Rodriguez has been acting chief of the Goodyear Police Department since Oct. 7.

Throughout the report, the names of Geier, Petty, Rodriguez and Pacello are not redacted. Hughes’ name appears only in the introduction of the heavily-redacted report.

Vo said the investigation of Geier was not related to the Cluff-Petty phone call and subsequent investigation.

When asked if the Hughes investigation was related to the Cluff-Petty phone call/investigations, Vo stated, “I am not sure, you would have to wait until the Hughes investigation documents are made available. All I can tell you is names are redacted in the Petty and Cluff files because they have to do 2 XL 1-TOPPING PIZZAS! ONLY

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with other ongoing investigations.”

Bad plate, disputed call According to the report, at an Oct. 2 Neighborhood Enforcement Team meeting, “It was reported, the previous evening, the NET was using a van with a fictitious California license plate. Not knowing this was a NET vehicle. Officer Cody Poole made a traffic stop of the van.

“During the discussion that ensued at the briefing, Officer Cluff pointed out ‘It was a policy violation for the NET team to be using an unauthorized license plate.” Lt. (Scott) Benson told Cluff and the others at the briefing he was going to address the issue with Department Command staff.”

At this point, a name is redacted repeatedly in the copy provided to the West Valley View. “(Redacted name) was concerned about how Chief Geier learned about the NET van plates because he felt someone undermined the chain of command, particularly since Benson had told Cluff and others he would address the issue. “(Redacted name) suspected Cluff told Susan Petty, who is a friend of Cluff’s, about the discussion at the briefing … (Redacted name) called Cluff and had a 37-second telephone call with him. During this phone call, he asked Cluff if he told Petty about the expired van plates, Cluff denied he told Petty about the NET van incident with the expired plates. (Redacted name) did not believe Cluff, due to his tone and words.”

The employee whose name was redacted then talked to Petty. According to the report, “(Redacted name) then specifically asked Petty if Cluff had contacted her within the last few hours about NET using false plates.

She looked away, became flushed, put both of her hands behind her head and leaned back in her chair and, after a few seconds, she shook her head and said, ‘Nope, no.’”

According to the report, the employee whose name was redacted then spoke to Geier “and told him he ‘suspected’ both Petty and Cluff were lying.”

Geier directed the employee to “conduct further inquiry,” along with Rodriguez.

Rodriguez and the staff member whose name was redacted interviewed Cluff.

The employee whose name was redacted was concerned Cluff was stepping over his boundaries. “(Redacted name) told Cluff his original reason for contacting him about talking to Petty about the plates is he wanted to advise him, in the future, he should let the lieutenant do his job. In this case, Lt. Benson already told a group, including Cluff, he would take care of the issue of the fictitious plates,” the report states.

‘On a mission’ Cluff and Petty were both dishonest about the phone call between them, the report concluded.

The tone and manner the employee whose name was redacted exhibited also was called into question.

“Rodriguez stated (redacted name) appeared frustrated, and was agitated during the interview of Cluff. Rodriguez described (redacted name) as ‘on a mission.’ Rodriguez told Conrad he thought (redacted name) was inappropriate because, even when (redacted name) had the answers he needed, he kept on asking questions to get another lie. Rodriguez believes (redacted name) kept on too long in his questioning of Cluff and (redacted name) kept trying to drag Cluff and Petty into more lies,” investigator Segal wrote.

Cluff and Petty both admitted they lied about the phone call, according to the report.

Cluff also complained about the employee whose name was redacted.

When asked by investigator Conrad why he lied about the phone call to Petty, Cluff replied: “One, I was physically scared and I didn’t know what (redacted name’s) mental or physical intentions were.

I reported a crime against one of his friends and he was instantly coming after me and it appeared he was not dealing with the crime. His voice was altered and I had personal knowledge of some potential medical issues he was having or mental issues and some improper things he had done in the past investigations.

“I didn’t know at what point it might

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Veteran...continued from page 1 there were three fatalities,” said a Coulson Aviation press release.

Ian McBeth, 44, of Great Falls, Montana, and Rick DeMorgan, 43, of Navarre, Florida, also died in the crash.

Based in Canada, Coulson Aviation helped battle last year’s California wildfires. The company has worked in Australia for more than a decade, leasing firefighting planes and helicopters with crews included.

Hudson is survived by his wife, Noreen.

He crammed a great deal of life into his 42 years. According to Coulson, Hudson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1999. He then spent the next 20 years serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in a number of positions, including C-130 pilot.

He retired from the Marines as a lieutenant colonel “and received many decorations during his career,” accord-

Police...continued from page 2 escalate and I was scared.”

Cluff told the investigator he lied about the phone call to avoid more questions from the employee whose name was redacted. “If I say, ‘Yes,’ he is probably going to ask me a whole bunch of more questions and I’m still in here and I don’t how much more mad he is going to get I ratted out his friend.”

While concluding Cluff was untruthful, the Segal report lists “mitigating factors”: “We recognize that different interviewers have different styles, but we must point out the aggressiveness of interrogation of Cluff seems disproportionate in comparison to the relatively minor issue of who told Chief Geier about the van’s unauthorized plates.

“To that extent, while we do not believe Cluff was intimidated, it was an inappropriately intense interrogation, given the comparative insignificance of the issue at hand. As both Petty and Rodriguez commented, (redacted name) was ‘on a mission’: and that mission appears to be to catch Cluff in a lie, which is a violation of policy.”

The Segal report, dated Dec. 17, concludes: “The underlying issue (and stated

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Hudson also had two master’s degrees, in business administration and information technology.

He was listed as first officer on the fatal flight.

Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at state buildings to be flown at halfmast Friday, in Hudson’s Buckeye’s Paul Hudson, center, Ian McBeth and Rick DeMorgan died in a honor. plane crash fighting fires in Australia. (Photo courtesy Coulsn Aviation) “First Officer Paul Hudson was a hero who represented “Coulson Aviation Australia provides Arizona’s very best,” said Ducey. support to the Rural Fire Service of “When duty called again, First Offi- Australia (RFS) with equipment, aircer Hudson didn’t hesitate, putting his craft, technology, maintenance, and life on the line to help others battling logistics. wildfires in Australia. My sincere con“During this 2019/2020 bush fire dolences go out to First Officer Hud- season, the RFS has flown over 600 son’s family and loved ones. And our missions in an effort to help firefighters prayers are with them and all Arizona’s on the ground as they work tirelessly to firefighters providing aid in Australia.” put out these destructive fires.”

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Buckeye Elementary addresses failing grade at meeting

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Buckeye Elementary Principal Dina Cegelka called the school’s failing grade “a knife to the heart” as she provided the plan to improve.

Buckeye Elementary held a community meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, to discuss its plan to improve a failing grade.

The Arizona Board of Education gave the school an “F” grade as a result of

getting a “D” grade three years in a row.

“This was definitely a little bit of a knife to all of our hearts because we know how deeply we care about our school and how much we were working toward the betterment of Buckeye Elementary,” Cegelka said.

She stressed the school is “a wonderful place for our students to grow,” but some Buckeye Elementary parents expressed concerns.

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Gloria Heuser, who has two sons enrolled in Buckeye Elementary, said she is disappointed with the school.

“I’ll be moving my youngest to a different school next year,” Heuser said. “I feel like there is no communication and I have no idea what’s happening.”

Heuser also expressed concern for the behavior of some of the school’s students, but she said nothing has been resolved.

“A lot of the kids’ behavior and the things they say real- Buckeye Elementary School held a community meeting led by Principal Dina Cegelkam to discuss its “F” grade. (West Valley View photo by ly concern me,” Heuser said. Octavio Serrano) “I brought it up last year and the same child is speaking the same exact jectory and we would love to see us out of way today as if he’s an adult.” this “D” to “F” range,” Cegelka said. “But Buckeye Elementary has 860 students more importantly, I never want to lose enrolled, Cegelka said. sight of every student coming happily to She stressed the school was on the school.” verge of a better grade.

Cegelka said the school is working “We were at 57th (percentile), so we with a consultant. were so close to a ‘C.’ So, it brought a “She (consultant) has done some stress lot of conversations about what we can management sessions of our teachers but do to push us over the next step and what she latched on this idea with habits of can we do to get us over this proficiency success,” Cegelka said. “She has been hump and get more students passing,” working with me on how we can embed Cegelka said. these into our lessons.”

Cegelka said the school focused on “I think we have been fighting the the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, same battle many schools across Arizowhich showcases students’ growth and na are fighting and it’s how do we get our gives teachers a comprehensive look at students meeting the proficiency mark,” a student’s journey.

Cegelka said. “For the past few years, “We know all children come with dif- we’ve really been looking hard at what ferent levels of learning and we want to practices we are doing and what we can see if every child is growing and learn- do to continue to grow.” ing on our campus,” Cegelka said.

Heuser said she understands the staff “One area we are working on is em- works very hard, but she doesn’t underpowering our school communities,” Ce- stand why the school keeps failing. gelka said. “One of our strategic plan “I could never be a teacher,” Heuser said. goals is how can we make sure our com- “It takes so much patience and love and carmunity inside Buckeye, feels connected ing for you to be here. They’re (staff) nice in our culture.” and a lot of them are great. I just wish I got To begin supporting a sense of com- more communication from them.” munity, the elementary school has imDespite all of this, Heuser said she plemented “houses,” in which each stu- believes Buckeye Elementary has the dent is assigned. This has helped foster potential to break through its challenges relationships between eighth-grade stu- and achieve its goal. Although she liked dents and younger grades, Cegelka said. some of the points Cegelka spoke about Cegelka said the purpose of the meet- during the presentation, she remains uning was to tell parents what Buckeye El- convinced.. ementary is doing to better its institution.

“I really appreciate the effort, but I’ll “We want to continue this upward tra- believe it when I see it,” Heuser said.

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Suspended deputy chief tried to save boy’s life

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Goodyear placed Deputy Police Chief Justin Hughes on administrative leave Oct. 7.

But it didn’t stop him from trying to save a life.

Peyton Munger, 13, was run over by a Litchfield Elementary School District bus in a tragic accident Nov. 15, at Indian School Road and 144th Avenue in Goodyear.

The accident happened just after 4 p.m. not far from Western Sky Middle

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School, which Peyton attended.

Hughes was interviewed Nov. 19, according to police records provided to the West Valley View last week.

According to the report by Kory Miyazato of the Goodyear Police Department, Hughes was waiting to make a left turn from 144th onto Indian School when he heard a horn blaring. Hughes saw legs under a bus and jumped out of his car to investigate.

Hughes rushed to attend to the boy.

“He stated he did not feel a pulse so he started CPR,” the report said.

Goodyear Fire Department and other emergency personnel then took over treatment of Peyton. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses told police the bus started to make a right-hand turn when Peyton either ran or rode a skateboard into the intersection. He hit the side of the bus and fell. The rear wheel of the bus then ran over him.

“After further investigation, it was determined no criminal charges would be filed against (the) bus driver,” Kory

Miyazato of the Goodyear Police stated. “Based on the physical evidence from the scene, surveillance video, witness statements, (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) and (Department of Public Safety) supplements, I came to the conclusion criminal charges were not warranted for this incident.”

An unrelated investigation into a complaint against Hughes, which led to his Oct. 7 paid suspension, was completed. He is on extended personal leave, according to the city.

Avondale hiring for multiple high-level positions

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There isn’t a “help wanted” sign in front of Avondale City Hall - but perhaps there should be.

The city of Avondale is hiring, with multiple management-level positions

open.

On Dec. 23, Avondale posted an opening for a Business Development manager, paying $92,272-134,454.

An Engineering Project manager, in the $85,506-123,984 range, has been

open since Nov. 14.

The city posted an opening for a Family Services manager, paying $67,080-97,267, on Jan. 6.

Avondale is also hiring a Development and Engineering Services planner

($57,083-82,771) and senior planner ($67,080-97,267), a Finance and Budget Department analyst ($67,080-97,267) and police officers ($27-39 per hour).

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Two big drug busts in Buckeye

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Within two weeks, Buckeye Police officers made two big drug busts.

Between the two, Buckeye police seized nearly 15,000 fentanyl pills, said Donna Rossi, spokeswoman for the Buckeye Police Department.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid In separate incidents, Alexis Arroyo Zamora, left, and Maximiliano Rodriguez were arrested by Buckeye Police officers. Thouthat has killed thousands. sands of fentanyl pills, cash and guns were seized. (Photos courtesy According to the Center for Buckeye Police Department) Disease Control, “In 2017, more than 28,000 deaths involving synthet- and the money a result of selling fenic opioids (other than methadone) oc- tanyl pills at different locations around curred in the United States, which is the city,” Rossi said. more deaths than from any other type Zamora, of Tonopah, was arrested of opioid.” for trafficking narcotics, possession of Fentanyl is many times more power- narcotics for sale, possession of danful than heroin. gerous drugs and misconduct involv“The fact thousands of fentanyl pills, ing weapons. a powerful opioid, were intercepted by The second seizure took place Monour officers could mean the difference day, Jan. 20, after Officer Johathan Calbetween life and death for one of our deron made a traffic stop near Southern citizens,” said Buckeye Police Chief Avenue and State Route 85.

Larry Hall.

The driver of the vehicle was Maxi“Every one of these seizure matters miliano Rodriguez, 30. and I continue to be proud of the work “During the traffic stop a large quanour officers do every day to safeguard tity of fentanyl ‘M30’ pills were locatthis community.” ed underneath the rear passenger seat,” Both of the recent Buckeye drug Rossi said. busts came after traffic stops.

Most of the pills were found inside The first seizure took place Jan. 11, athletic socks. when Buckeye Officer Michael Rhodes Buckeye police detectives deterstopped a car in the area of MC 85 and mined there were more than 12,000 Baseline Road for a traffic violation. pills, worth more than $120,000.

“The driver, Alexis Arroyo Zamo“Rodriguez admitted to having gone ra, 20, failed to produce identification to Sonora, Mexico to visit family. He or any other required documentation. said while there, he was offered money Zamora also admitted to having a con- to transport the pills to Phoenix,” Rossi cealed handgun in the car on the driv- said. er’s side floorboard, which is illegal for Rodriguez, of Phoenix, was arrested someone under 21-years-old,” Rossi for transportation of narcotics for sale. said.

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Litchfield Park to hold Traffic tie ups as construction State of the City meeting continues on I-10 in Avondale

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The highlight of the 2019 Litchfield Park State of the City meeting was planning for the new Litchfield Park City Center.

The agenda for this year’s State of the City was not available at press time. However, city center planning is likely to be the highlight again.

The meeting will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Souers Hall of the Saturday’s State of the City, Litchfield Park officials are expected to disChurch at Litchfield At cuss planning for a new city center. (Image courtesy Litchfield Park) Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. tchfield Road. Acquiring the properties In January 2017, the city purchased a added to 20 acres of city-owned prop5.5-acre parcel located at the northeast erty for a combined “Destination LP” corner of Wigwam Boulevard and Li- center.

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Though she insists she is enraged by the Democrat-led impeachment of President Donald Trump, the process has been a publicity boon for Rep. Debbie Lesko, the Republican who represents District 8.

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Friday afternoon, she appeared calm district she claims to represent. She doesn’t and relaxed, laughing frequently as she and has produced not to benefit anybody. A reflected on a strange, busy brain dead Trump sycophant.” week. “My life is a little surLesko said she avoids the real,” she said with a chuckle. electronic free-for-all.

On Jan. 22, Lesko ap“I don’t look at the compeared on “Hannity,” which ments on Facebook and has been the most-watched Twitter,” she said. “I don’t show on cable news. have the time.

Lesko’s 90-year-old moth“And it’s not good for the er, who lives in Youngtown, soul.” was not one of the 4 million But she does post on soviewers. “She doesn’t have cial media herself. cable,” Lesko said, again The Trump impeachment has Her “four facts that still been a publicity boon for Debbie laughing. “She’s frugal.”

Lesko. Last week she was named haven’t changed: Transcript Her mother missed Sean to the president’s defense team shows NO link between aid Hannity’s introduction: “Join- and appeared on “Hannity,” the & investigations; Aid was most-watched cable news show. ing us now, two members of (Photo courtesy Debbie Lesko) released WITHOUT commitpresident’s legal team, New ment to new investigations; York Congressman Lee Zeldin and Arizo- Ukraine didn’t know aid was withheld at na Congresswoman Debbie Lesko.” the time of the July 25 call; @realDonLesko was thus served up to offer her aldTrump & Zelensky agree there was NO commentary about the beginning of the pressure” tweet last week was retweeted Senate impeachment trial.

4,000 times, with more than 12,000 likes.”

“Watching this today is just like reLesko said more people are recognizliving the nightmare in the House,” she ing her in the real world, and laughed at said. “I just can’t believe the audacity of the hearty reaction she got when checkthese Democrats. The way they lie and ing out at a Glendale furniture store. carry on, the hypocrisy is beyond belief.

One person not amused by Lesko’s big “And so, you know, the president is do- week: Michael Muscato, who said he will ing a great job. And these Democrats are run against Lesko for the District 8 seat. going to lose the House. I mean, the Amer“Lesko has been my representative for ican people have to see this for what it is.” one-third of my entire life,” Muscato said.

She summarized the whole process, “Watching the representative of our famfrom the House to the Senate, as a “po- ilies and our children continue to heckle litical hit job. That’s all it is. It’s disgust- fellow members of Congress and refer ing. Quite frankly, sickening.” to serious government proceedings as a Lesko was in a Phoenix production stu- ‘sham’ is nothing shy of embarrassing dio for “Hannity” and her same-day ap- for our state and our country. It’s beneath pearance on “Fox News at Night,” when the office which she holds and it doesn’t she was interviewed by Shannon Bream. represent the hard-working, patriotic, and Lesko aggressively defended Trump genuinely good people of our hometown. for months.

“Her celebration of and actions as a memHer appearances on national TV led ber of the ‘Impeachment Team’ shows she to many giving her praise — and others isn’t running for re-election on solutions to using foul language to describe how they solve our problems, ideas to help fix them, feel about her. or by fighting for us. She is relying on the After her “Hannity” appearance, Twit- president’s coattails to fund her campaign, ter user Jlane03323668 stated, “Debbie elevate her profile, and win re-election.”

Lesko said it exactly right! Thank you Indeed, if her passionate defense of for fighting for Americans.”

Trump somehow costs her an election, Cher47, on the other hand, put Lesko on how would Lesko feel? her “who to get out of office this year” list.

“I would not have done anything difAnd Barry Winters (@AZsilvertip) pro- ferently,” she said, before returning to claimed, “Lesko is an intellectual twit. I Washington D.C. have to suffer her uselessness as I live in the “This is what I believe in.”

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Roads are unsafe in Arizona

Martha needs our help

Editor: I sent this to our senator and our governor.

I have a huge concern regarding our safety on the freeways.

Arizona should be following other state laws regarding trucks, motor homes and trucks towing trailers. They should not be allowed to travel in the left lanes. It’s putting all citizens at high risk as our freeways are the least safe.

I travel the freeways throughout our Valley every day and drive approximately 300 miles per day (I’m in the construction industry).

Cars are going in and out of lanes due to the above-mentioned vehicles that are traveling in the left lanes, including carpool lanes and going below speed limits, which is creating an extremely unsafe travel conditions.

I’ve read the laws regarding this, yet it’s not being enforced. How many people need to die before this changes and is enforced? Perhaps the message should be on our light-up signs on our freeways?

I grew up in Southern California and moved to Arizona five years ago.

I traveled the entire So Cal freeways for 26 years in sales and never got into an accident until I moved here. Here, I’ve been rear-ended three times, due to trucks and distracted drivers.

I’ve never felt as unsafe as I do traveling our freeways.

It’s time to take action and get these vehicles to remain in the right two lanes and get people off their phones.

I voted for you and I expect you and our governor to take action to ensure our safety.

Lucy Baker Litchfield Park

Editor: Sen. Martha McSally is getting her butt kicked by outside dark money, running ads on local television, criticizing her for her votes on health care.

These ads, sponsored by dark money organizations, possibly have ties to George Soros. Everyone knows that billionaire Soros supports socialist candidates in an attempt to destroy America.

The ads claim that McSally does not support coverage of pre-existing conditions for senior citizens. That claim is patently false. They are trying to scare seniors. Shame on those lying charlatans.

As far as I am concerned, Col. McSally is doing a very good job representing Arizona residents in the U.S. Senate. If she is to retain her seat, she needs financial help. Currently, she is being blown out of the water by lots of outside dark money, supporting false ads against her. She does not have the financial resources to defend herself.

Not good.

To make things worse, the Republican National Committee is not providing her much air cover. So, if you care, please help her out now.

Seems as though her opponent will be former astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly.

His claim to fame is that he is married to Gabby Giffords. What happened to Giffords was tragic. However, I don’t know what qualifications Kelly has, but being married to Giffords should not necessarily make him a good senator.

Kelly is a big anti-gun fanatic. That position is not in line with Arizona values.

So, I ask the readers, why vote for a captain, when you can vote for a col-

onel who has been a jet fighter combat veteran in defense of our nation?

Makes no sense, to vote for Kelly.

Does it?

Roy Azzarello Goodyear

What impeachment really means

Editor: Well, people, here are a few things to consider during this sham of an impeachment trial. I’m pretty sure Pelosi’s scheme is to overthrow the whole Trump administration so she will become president. If she actually accomplishes this, we’ll have a 79-year-old dingbat for president, who gave a new meaning to the word idiot. She’s most likely trying to accomplish this before the 2020 election because this is the only way for “Democraps” to get back in the White House. Every Democrat running for president so far couldn’t get elected for class president in a kindergarten class. To them, it’s more important to kill the goose who laid the golden egg who rebuilt our economy to the best in over a half-century with his hands in the handcuffs the

“Democraps” put on him.

Imagine for a minute how great President Trump could have done miraculously reshaping our country and economy with the help of Congress— the same Congress that was tied up for three years of witch-hunting while all the time receiving their nice taxpayer checks for not doing a thing for the American people.

While Congress went on long holiday breaks, President Trump stayed in the White House working on his next project. When his USMCA deal was passed, Pelosi tried to take credit for it when she didn’t do a thing but hold it back from being voted on. Phase one of the new China Trade Agreement was signed by all parties. It was a historic event that will make trade with China more balanced and hopefully stop or limit the Chinese from stealing our intellectual property that has gone on for many years. That advanced their technology tremendously to bring them into the 21st century.

We don’t need a 79-year-old dingbat running the country, nor a 78-year-old former vice president who is corrupt, nor a 77-year-old communist/socialist who wants to turn America into the former USSR, where he spent his

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honeymoon. The younger generation is the hope for America, but the present selection of Democrats running for the presidency is like having a choice between bankruptcy of America with all of their “free stuff” and the present economy of Venezuela and Cuba.

James Logan Buckeye

Is Trump mistreated?

Editor: Irrational Trumppets conveniently forget truths and rationalize bad behaviors. Mr. Azzarello thinks God intervened in our 2016 elections. The CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, Justice Department, House and Senate Intelligence Committees, all say the Russian’s interfered in the 2016 elections.

Mr. Azzarello, God had nothing to do with it. To think God would actually elevate Trump to lead people is a very scary and startling statement to make.

We should all be afraid when people make such statements.

Trump has been subjected to more vicious personal attacks than anyone?

Two words: President Obama. There’s a whole list of unprovoked personal

attacks toward him from the Republicans. There can’t be anything more vicious and personal than attacking someone because of their color or their name (everyone knows that is where it all stemmed from). They tried to “destroy” him. That’s your own word used when describing what progressives do when they don’t like someone.

Unlike President Obama, Trump has been the one dishing out vicious attacks, so of course people are going to respond. There are so many instances of childish name-calling (including to dangerous leaders of other countries), making fun of handicapped, talking about crimes he did/could do, and you think Trump is so mistreated? Again, the conservative, Bible-thumping, irrational Republicans are spouting off their alternate realities. Of course, when the news media reports the truth, Republicans attack. They have to if they want to continue to be in Trump’s favor. Party before country, after all!

Trump has no loyalty to your party, only to himself. He will turn on anyone if it benefits himself. Even Fox News has at times be attacked by him.

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Mike Getz Goodyear

Civil War is becoming a way of life

Editor: President Trump’s political enemies have vowed to “fundamentally transform America.” They foolishly believe only one person stands between them and the actualization of this dystopia dream: our nation’s top leader. This nutty notion explains the rapid spread of that highly infectious TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome).

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This ongoing civil war is not about just one man, folks, but all about our American way of life.

Believe it.

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Paralyzed in accident, this woman was reborn

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

She was born in September 1989, which makes her 30 in calendar years but it’s really the date of her rebirth that matters now.

So much of what Christa Cairus once was ended in a moment, June 27, 2010 – the morning her then-boyfriend’s Ducati motorcycle crashed at more than 40 miles per hour into a parked fire engine along Route 66 near Albuquerque.

The impact should have killed her. Instead, it crushed Cairus’ spinal cord at the C-5 vertebrae. Her head denting the fire truck left Cairus an incomplete quadriplegic, unable to move her legs or her hands, though she can still move her arms.

It’s tempting to describe Cairus as “confined to a wheelchair,” though little about the Goodyear resident suggests confinement.

Cairus is lifting weights as we chat, working on her triceps and shoulders.

Her workout will take two hours. Then she’ll drive to pick up her three young kids from daycare and spend the balance of Monday caring for them and her hus-

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band, Eric, a Phoenix police officer.

It’s a light day because Cairus, a special education teacher and Special Olympics coach, has the day off from her full-time gig at La Joya High School in Avondale. Tonight, maybe she’ll find time to work on her second Master’s degree, this one in special education.

One thing Cairus won’t find time for?

Pity.

“It’s obvious that I have a disability, but I don’t refer to myself as disabled,” she explains. “I can essentially do everything I want to do. I just can’t do leg day with you at the gym.”

If a day in Cairus’ life sounds exhausting, understand that her whirlwind schedule is world’s better than life before the crash.

She has recently published a memoir that details the old Christa. Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics has little to do with her accident.

Instead, it focuses on Cairus’ escape from an abusive relationship that included her boyfriend forcing her to have sex with other men for money. His is a name she rarely speaks now, except as a pro-

fanity.

Carter, her firstborn, The boyfriend escaped will be 10 in March. Son the motorcycle crash Cohen is 4. Cora, the couple’s daughter, turns two with road rash and one in a few weeks. Cairus maimed finger. Cairus is working on a second escaped him back home book. She has dreams of to Iowa in 2012. becoming a motivational Two years later, Christa, at the time a single and speaker and one day playing wheelchair basketball. paralyzed mother of one, met the Army soldier she Christa Cairus is shown here taking her In between being a would marry in November three kids, Carter, Cohen and Cora, to wife, a mother, a teacher, 2014. The two moved to the beach. Her children and husband are a coach, a weightlifter and part of the soundtrack of her new life. a writer, she’s also found Arizona in 2016.

(Photo courtesy Christa Cairus) time to amass 13 tattoos.

Despite her paralysis, she has had two children with Eric Some are self-explanatory, like “I ReCairus, though the pregnancies – like so fuse To Sink” inked on her right shoulmuch else she has faced – were anything der. She has her kids’ footprints in tribute but easy. Cohen, her second child, came and a rollercoaster to symbolize her life.

Then there’s a quote from Proverbs five weeks early amid preeclampsia and life-threatening blood clots in Cairus’ 31:25: “She is clothed in strength and dignity legs.

“I don’t know how that pregnancy and she laughs without fear of the future.”

Laugh Christa Cairus does. It is a joyful didn’t kill me,” she says. “Sitting in this position all the time was awful. It’s like noise and the soundtrack to her new life. sitting here having a watermelon in your lap. I had these pains in my legs, blood David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com clots, urinary tract infections.”

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Growth can be big, growth can be small.

Around the West Valley, both are true.

Large-scale growth was discussed at the recent 13th annual IREM-CCIM Economic Forecast meeting.

Keynote speaker Elliott D. Pollack said the Phoenix area is “growing at three times that of other U.S.” More than 400 attended the event at the Omni Scottsdale Montelucia.

A hot topic was the transportation corridors around the West Valley. Thanks in part to the loops 202 and 303 freeways, the industrial market flourished, said panelists.

“The Southwest Valley is experiencing an increase of larger big-box users because the land is cheaper out there,” said Jeff Foster with Prologis. “It’s e-commerce, food and beverage that is serving and fulfilling the population growth out there.

“The Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) is going to be a huge game-changer.”

Proligis is not just talking up the West Valley industrial scene, it is helping build it.

Prologis Commerce Park at Goodyear, near Phoenix Goodyear Airport, is expected to have 1 million square feet of industrial office space, spread across five buildings on more than 100 acres.

The event was co-sponsored by the Certified Commercial Investment Member Arizona chapter and the Greater Phoenix chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management.

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The restaurant’s grand opening was scheduled for this week.

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Super Bowl means super fun at parties around the West Valley

BY ALISON STANTON

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Super Bowl LIV kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Whether you are rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs to win, one thing is certain: plenty of West Valley sports bars, restaurants and even gyms are hosting fun and festive events on that day.

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Maricopa County 1:00 pm Goodyear Library Thursday 14455 W. Van Buren St. Class: Getting Started in Genealogy

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You may have read the reports claiming people eat an average of 2,400 calories during a Super Bowl party. If you want to skip the game eats and burn off some calories while you watch the game, head to any of the four West Valley EOS Fitness locations. They will be showing the Super Bowl as well as opening their doors to the public as well as members, so everyone can watch the game and workout for free. If you wear your team colors, you can be entered into a contest to win 3 months of free membership and three personal training sessions.

EOS Fitness, 15277 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear; 5070 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale; 8440 W. Thunderbird

Road, Peoria; eosfitness.com.

Dave and Buster’s, Glendale Located in the Westgate Entertainment District, Dave and Buster’s in Glendale is hosting a Big Game Viewing Party for guests of all ages. At 2:30 p.m. the Pregame Food Buffet will be served; it will be available until the end of half-time. Enjoy mini cheeseburgers, chicken bites, pizza bites, mac and cheese and more. Cost is $40 per person; for $20 you can also get a Super Charged Game card with simulated unlimited gameplay. There will be giveaways at the end of each quarter, a cash bar, and for those who wear their team jersey, they will receive a raffle ticket for their chance to win a $100 gift basket.

Dave and Buster’s, 9460 W. Hanna Drive, Glendale, daveandbusters.com.

McFadden’s, Glendale McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon, an Irish-themed sports bar located in the Westgate Entertainment District, is also hosting a Super Bowl party. For $20 enjoy all you can eat wings, and enter a wing eating contest at halftime.

McFadden’s, 9425 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale. www.mcfaddensglendale. com.

Padre Murphy’s, Glendale The sports bar is hosting a Super Bowl LIV Viewing Party from 10 a.m. to close. They will show the big game on their 100-plus televisions and will feature prize giveaways each quarter, including two center court Phoenix Suns tickets, a 50-wing platter, $50 Padre Murphy’s gift certificate, T-shirts, glasses and more. Food specials for the day include a San Francisco Clam Chowder Sourdough Bowl for $8.99 and Kansas City BBQ with homemade potato chips for $11.99.

Padre Murphy’s, 4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale. www.padremurphys.com.

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West Valley high school great ‘O.K.’ Fulton passes away

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His life was far more than OK: It was exemplary.

Orin “O.K.” Fulton died in Litchfield Park Jan. 17. He was 87.

His name will live on for generations, as the Agua Fria High School gym is named after him.

According to his obituary, Fulton spent 36 years at Agua Fria Union High School as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, assistant principal and principal.

He was elected to the Governing Board of the AFUHS district in 1996 where he served as a board member until 2012.

Born Sept. 14, 1932, in Snowflake, “O.K.” played basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi. He went on to earn master’s degrees from the University of South Dakota and Arizona State University.

He was the “Voice of the Owls” announcing Agua Fria football games for 55 years.

He was also a community leader, serving on the Goodyear and Litchfield Park city councils for six years each.

As a coach, Fulton led Agua Fria to three state basketball championships (1962, 1965, 1966) and two runner-up seasons.

And he led Agua Fria to three consecutive golf championships, from 1971-73.

He was selected to the Arizona and National Coaches Hall of Fame and named National Athletic Director of the Year, President of the Arizona School Administrators Association and ASA Principal of the Year.

Likely the greatest athlete Fulton coached was Randall McDaniel. The huge offensive lineman ran a 10.64-second 100-meter sprint as a senior at Agua Fria.

After playing for the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1998-2001, McDaniel was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009.

McDaniel shared his honor with Fulton, asking his high school coach and mentor to give his induction speech.

“Mr. Fulton’s life work as a coach, teacher, and administrator transcends generations,” said Dennis Runyan, Agua Fria Union High School District superin-

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“Mr. Fulton is the individual who fostered the family environment at Agua Fria,” said Stephanie Vaughn, assistant principal. “He facilitated the bond between students and staff in a way that promoted the best within every person.”

“According to ‘O.K.’, his passion for teaching and his love of young people allowed him a long career in which he never worked a day in his life,” Fulton’s obituary states.

“Anyone given the pleasure of knowing ‘O.K.’ would agree, with his winning personality, warm smile, a repertoire of quotes and corny jokes, he could take command of any room he entered. He found his strength in self-discipline, a strong work ethic and a fierce competitive nature.”

He leaves behind his wife, Judy, daughters Beth, Jan, Deborah and Bridget and sons Mel and Mark, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for “O.K.” Fulton will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

A reception will follow at the “O.K.” Fulton Gymnasium, 530 E. Riley Drive, Avondale.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in “O.K.” Fulton’s name to the Agua Fria Foundation, 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite B-4, #518, Goodyear, Arizona 85395.

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CALENDAR Modern Hand Embroidery Workshop

Learn and practice the art of embroidery at 6:30 p.m. at the Craft House, 500 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear. Cost is $40. To reserve a spot, visit www.TheCraftHouseGoodyear.com.

FEBRUARY Saturday

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

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

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@ timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Come and Play

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. Free. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

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Vegetable Gardening in the Desert

The City of Avondale Public Works is offering a variety of free classes to help residents reduce water use in landscaping.

Today’s class focuses on growing vegetables and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400.

Abrazo West Student Volunteer

Students interested in health care are encouraged to learn about summer volunteer opportunities at Abrazo West Campus during an information session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend the session with the student. Free. For registration details, visit AbrazoHealht.com/StudentAmbassador.

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Old Pueblo Live Music

Listen to live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Entertainment included with a purchased meal. For information, call 623-935-5059.

Fitness

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Daughters of American Revolution

Buckeye Valley Daughters of American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 Monroe Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-386-3465.

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others.

Free. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Monday Night Roundtables

Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road.

Free. For information, call 623-349-6300.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 29, 2020 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 for Sewing for Babies nonresidents. Participants can register online, Bring a sewing machine and equipment by phone or in-person at 3075 N. Litchfield to join the volunteer Tolleson CommuniRoad, Goodyear. For information, call 623ty Interfaith Group in creating premature 882-7525 or visit www.goodyearaz.gov. hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church Zumba at Fitness in the Park of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 701 N. Fitness in the Park is a free workout pro95th Avenue, Tolleson. Free. For informagram that will feature a dynamic and aerotion, call 623-936-3412. bic Zumba dance workout on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye SunEstrella Toastmasters dance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road.

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting For information, call 623-349-6350. to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the SouthSilver Sneakers west Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Exercise Program Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For infor- Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exermation, call 602-391-5781. cise program hosted from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Buckeye Community Adult Book Club Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For informaStop by the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street for a library book tion, call 623-349-6600. discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746. tion, call 623-935-1117.

Thursday

Kids Cafe

Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host Kids Cafe, a program to help children in low-income areas receive nutritious meals, through May 21. Children up to age 18 can enjoy a free, healthy meal from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 328 W. Western Avenue. The free dinners are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information, call 623-333-2703.

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Meditation Workshop

Start the month of February off with a clear mind at 11 a.m. at The Craft House, 500 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear. Cost is $30. To reserve a spot, visit www.TheCraftHouseGoodyear.com.

State of the City Meeting

Residents of Litchfield Park are invited to attend the “State of the City” meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. in Souers Hall at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will give the mayor, council and staff an opportunity to present an update of Litchfield Park’s operations and projects.

Free. Light refreshments will be served.

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Vision and Sound: Interactive Art Class

Create bold mixed-media murals and portraits on canvas and wood with Rhonda Shakur Carter at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Public Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Free. This presentation is a part of the Vision and Sound series, which seeks to broaden the understanding and appreciation of African American art, music, film and literary works.

Tuesday

AZ West K9 Heart and Sole Run

AZ West K9 Support Center is partnering with the city of Goodyear for the 15th annual Heart and Sole 5K race starting at 9 a.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The run is a great opportunity for serious and recreational runners alike. There is also a one-mile Family Fun Run or Walk at 9:10 a.m. Registration begins at 7 a.m. For information, visit azwestk9.org.

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Stop by the PebbleCreek art boutique from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to shop for artwork including wall art, fused glass, gourd art, jewelry, needlecrafts and more. Purchases made in February and March include a drawing entry to win $25. The boutique is located in the Expressions Gallery in the PebbleCreek Creative Arts Center, 16280 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear.

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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Li-

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Quilters Anonymous

Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Prospective members can join three meetings for free. For informa-

Toastmasters

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to interactive play time at 10 a.m.

Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

EMCC Choir Seeks Singers

The community choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is seeking additional singers for the spring semester that begins Tuesday, January 21. The choir performs two concerts each year and sings in other community events around the West Valley. Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 21 at the EMCC campus, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. All interested singers should register for the EMCC Community Choir class, #34993, online at my.maricopa.edu for a $50 fee on or before January 21 or by calling 623-935-8888.

No auditions necessary. For information, email marcia.ford@estrellamountain.edu.

Pilates and Yoga

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Wednesday

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Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Yoga in the Park

Toastmasters

Visit a weekly Agua Fria Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. Free. For information, call 623-398-5550.

tchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

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Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. Free. For information, call 623-772-0144.

Lunch and Bunco

Come down to the Goodyear Community Room at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11

Visit a weekly Agua Fria Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive.

Free. For information, call 623-398-5550.

CrossFit

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will combine cardio and core training in a full-body workout from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road.

For information, call 623-349-6350.

Grief Support Group

This support group is designed to help and encourage those after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend and meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Springs community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Discover ways to cope with grief in a group led by individuals who have also experienced loss.

Free. For information, call Angela at 623435-2105 or email angela@dscchurch.com.

Growing Fruit in the Desert

The City of Avondale Public Works is offering a variety of free classes to help residents reduce water use in landscaping. Today’s class focuses on growing fruit and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400.

Buckeye Air Fair

Join the 2020 Buckeye Air Fair featuring a fly-in and expo for general aviation pilots, helicopter candy drop, aviation vendors, static military and aviation displays, simulators, a kid’s zone, Arizona SciTech Festival, helicopter and plane rides and much more from 8 to 5 p.m. at Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road. Free to attend. Some activities have a nominal fee.

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Message to pastors: You drive cattle but you can’t drive sheep CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Bernie and Esther were not the most religious couple. In fact, they only went to church once a year. As they were leaving the church, the minister said, “Bernie, it sure would be nice to see you and Esther here more than once a year!”

“I know,” replied Bernie, “but least we keep the Ten Commandments.”

“That’s great,” the minister said.

“I’m glad to hear you keep the Commandments.”

“Yep,” says Bernie proudly, “Esther

keeps six of them and I keep four.”

Welcome to the life of a pastor. I know because I was a pastor of a local church here in the Phoenix area for many years. I’m still a pastor but now I pastor pastors all over the world. Being a shepherd or a pastor is interesting.

You never know what is going to happen to sheep. They get lost. They are unaware. There are all kinds of things, dare I say, making life doubly interesting. Let me explain what I mean.

Psalm 23 is probably the most famous Psalm in the Bible. You have probably heard it at some point in your life. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...” This Psalm was written

by David. He was reflecting on how God leads his people (himself included) like a shepherd leads his sheep

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One of God’s names is Jehovah Rohi; The Lord my Shepherd. David had an epiphany as both a pastor and the leader of a nation, he is a leader, led by the Leader, who leads like a shepherd.

The Apostle Peter uses the shepherd metaphor in his writings to pastors and shepherds in the church. “Here’s my concern: you care for God’s flock with all the diligence of a shepherd. Not because you need to, but because you want to please God. Not calculating what you can get out of it but acting eagerly. Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.

When God, who is the best Shepherd of all, comes out into the open with His rule, He’ll see you’ve done it right and commend you lavishly.”

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Did you notice the shepherd’s dilemma in this verse? The pastor is both a sheep and a shepherd at the same time.

The shepherd is a sheep too! The pastor has a dual role, dual citizenship. Being a pastor since 1980, I’ve learned something. As a shepherd, I tend to look at everyone as a sheep and forget I’m a sheep too! I struggle with my “sheepness.”

I’m supposed to lead others into still waters, protect, prepare, rest or move, know the answers, lead people through the good times and bad times in their lives, find the table in the wilderness, and all the other shepherd “stuff.” But, there’s a difference between sheep and cattle. You drive cattle but you can’t drive sheep. You lead sheep.

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too! I need The Shepherd too! I need all the stuff sheep need and more because I’m both a sheep and a shepherd.

Sometimes I forget my ‘sheepness.’

This has effects it affects the rest of the flock. So, I need to keep the sheep in shape and myself in shape too. I want everything “sheepshape.”

Why do so many pastors have a hard time in ministry and even fall, much to the delight of others both inside and outside of the church?

They forget their “sheepness.”

They start driving sheep rather than leading sheep.

Sheep start biting each other when this happens.

Then sheep quit following the leader and believe me, they need a leader.

They are sheep!

To the sheep I say, pray for, honor and follow your shepherds for they keep watch over your souls. And, let them be sheep too! To the shepherds, I say: “Embrace your ‘sheepness.’”

To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy call 623-376-6757, email nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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West Valley woman researching genetically engineered bacteria

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Leandra Brettner, Estrella Foothills’ 2007 “Student with Highest Distinction,” earned her doctorate in Biological Engineering from the University of Washington this month.

Her research focus centered on microbial communities, including genetically engineered bacteria, microbial evolution and ecology, novel genetic sequencing technologies and microbi-

ome studies.

She was an integral part of a team that applied for a patent on their research and was co-author of two research papers.

Formerly of Goodyear, she will begin a postdoctoral scholar position at Arizona State University this spring in the new Center for Evolutionary Mechanisms.

The city of Goodyear hosts Heart & Sole starting at 7 a.m. The 5K and 1-mile walk in Goodyear is a fun way for runners, nonrunners, adults, kids and even four-legged pets to boost their physical activity. The event takes place at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark way. Registration if $15-20. For more information or to register, visit runsignup. com/Race/AZ/Goodyear/HeartandSole2019.

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SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

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Speak Up, Stand Up takes on suicide, bullying prevention

BY OCTAVIO SERRANO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Carmina Gregorio’s passion for helping people developed from a troublesome time in her life.

“I’ve always had a passion for helping people because I wish someone had helped me when I was little,” Gregorio said.

The West Point High School student said she is determined to learn the skills necessary to help her peers and attended the Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life conference for a third year.

The spirited event offers students a chance to hear from speakers and their peers on suicide prevention. This year’s event was held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Grand Canyon University.

More than 4,500 students from 157 schools and 54 school districts in the West Valley and beyond flooded the auditorium with purple and yellow T-shirts in support of the cause.

United Healthcare Community Planning sponsored the event. Its CEO, Joe Gaudio, said the event is meant to improve the well-being of the community.

“Our mission is to help people live happier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone,” Gaudio said. “We’ve gathered over 4,000 kids here at Grand Canyon Unversity to help them be more aware of

More than 4,500 students attended the Speak Up, Stand Up conference, which emphasized suicide prevention.

(West Valley View photo by Octavio Serrano)

the warning signs due to suicide. Not only in themselves, but also in others.”

Gaudio said youth suicide is a prevalent issue in the state of Arizona and one on the rise. He said the suicide rate is up 25% in Arizona.

He said mental health can be a challenge for many students.

“These kids face so many challenges today trying to basically live a life,” Gaudio said. “It’s an issue and if we can get other kids to help identify those warning signs and reach out to other kids, we believe we can make a difference.”

One of the biggest misconceptions Gaudio sees when it comes to students who struggle with suicide is the parents never believe it could happen to their

kids.

“Kids have built up such defense mechanisms and such strong walls you can’t recognize the signs until it has become too late and they do harm themselves or they do harm to others,” Gaudio said.

Gaudio said the conference is unique in it has multiple workshops where young students hear from their peers rather than from adults only, which helps them build rapport and trust, the latter of which, Gaudio said, is one of the most challenging.

“The challenge is trying to convince the children there are trusted caring adults out there,” Gaudio said. “Kids by nature, particularly a child who is dealing with a lot of anxiety and adverse childhood experiences, they have a hard time trusting adults.”

Gregorio, 16, was someone who struggled with trust.

Today, Gregorio belongs to many different clubs at her school, putting her in the position to help others. She is an Avondale youth advisor counselor and does community service for veterans.

But she said there was a time when she lacked confidence. Mostly, due to bullying.

Gregorio was born in Guatemala but moved to America when she was a kid and the only thing she wanted was to fit

in with the rest.

“Everyone was skinny, I was chubby, and I didn’t feel secure about myself; I didn’t feel like I was likable,” Gregorio said. “And coming from a different country, you want to fit in.”

She said she tried getting help from the school, but the institution didn’t believe it was a “big deal.”

Gregorio said the bullying, ultimately, pushed her to be a better person and overcame her challenges as she grew older.

When she was 12, her counselor suggested she should attend the conference where she was immediately inspired by the work taking place.

“It was so emotional,” Gregorio said.

“They actually put passion into what they were doing. You’re listening to what they’re saying and realize people go through that and people feel like that. It’s a big deal” Gregorio said she wants her peers to know their story can never be too small, and they should always be heard.

“It doesn’t matter what type of bullying it is. Bullying is bullying,” Gregorio said. “It makes you feel bad.”

In addition to hearing from local and national speakers like Jeremy Anderson, the attendees got the opportunity to watch a one-act play brought by the UBU Project, which focuses on suicide prevention, drug prevention and anti-bullying through arts integration like songwriting and theatre.

Speak Up, Stand Up founder David Simmons, brother of actor J.K. Simmons, is a director and producer who is no stranger to challenges like suicide.

“I’m a thriving survivor of my own suicide attempt on March 21, 2009,” Simmons said. “I’m also a recovering alcoholic with 27 years in the program and I was the fat kid who got bullied in school.”

A play presented consisted of a group of teenagers discussing their lives and their experiences. All of which happened

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Community college governing board elects new president

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board elected Marie Sullivan as president and Laurin Hendrix as Governing Board secretary last week. The seven Governing Board members were elected from five geographical districts within Maricopa County and two at-large positions representing the entire county. Board members are elected in staggered years to four-year terms.

Sullivan has served on the District’s Governing Board since Jan. 2019. Her previous experience includes over 40

Support...continued from page 24 to someone in real life, Simmons said.

“Today’s play was shining a light on the darker corners of what kids are going through today,” Simmons said. “I intentionally didn’t provide any sweet, easy answers because there aren’t any.”

Simmons said the power of the conference is in spreading the message.

“If there are 4,500 kids here, we dropped 4,500 pebbles in the pond and the ripple effects,” Simmons said.

“You have no idea how many of these kids are struggling.”

As the conference grows, GCU is glad to continue to be a part of it, Executive Director of Academic Alliances Jennifer Jonson said.

As a former school administrator in the Glendale Union High School District, Johnson understands what it is like working with high school students.

“There aren’t many conferences whose purpose it is to empower students as early as fifth grade to bring students

years in economic and workforce development, education as well as in women and family issues. She is also the owner of Marie Sullivan LLC, focused on Advancing Possibilities of businesses, nonprofits and government entities to achieve their strategic, innovative and impactful goals.

Hendix served on the MCCCD Governing Board since 2016. Over the past 30 years, Hendrix owned and managed businesses specializing in auto repair, manufacturing, home construction, land development, retail sales, import/exports, business consulting, legal services and banking. together and build a plan for a campus allowing kids to trust the adults and to speak up when they know their friends are in trouble,” Johnson said.

“We want everybody who is touched

by Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference to know GCU cares about them and this community,” Johnson said.

Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Conference is an opportunity for young students to learn how to overcome dark challenges and learn how to identify suicide signs in their peers. But it is also a place where they learn one of the biggest lessons Gregorio learned: They are not alone.

“Do not be afraid to speak up,” Gregorio said. “Everything happens for a reason. If you’re going through something rough right now, it is probably to build your character because you were brought to this world for a reason. You have to look at the bigger picture.”

For more information, visit speakstandsave.com.

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complement the senior leadership team.”

Estrella Mountain Community ColGomez was associate provost and reglege named Dr. Manuel Goistrar at National American mez the college’s new vice University. He collaborated president of Academic Afwith academic officers and fairs last week. staff to support online and Gomez began his new ground students and faculty position Monday, Jan. 20. at all university locations.

He replaces Dr. Rey Rivera Gomez earned his docwho filled the role before betorate in philosophy with coming Estrella Mountain’s an emphasis in Spanish litpresident in July. erature and culture from the Gomez, a first-generation University of Arizona. He college graduate, has nearly Dr. Manuel Gomez is Estrella speaks English, Spanish and Community College’s 25 years of higher education Mountain Portuguese. new vice president of Academexperience with over eight ic Affairs. (Photo courtesy EMCC) Estrella Mountain Comfull-time years as an adjunct. munity College is one of “Although I made the final decision, the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County our entire campus was involved with hir- Community College District. EMCC’s ing Dr. Gomez,” said Rivera. “Starting main campus is on Thomas and Dyswith a diverse hiring committee and end- art Roads in Avondale. Classes are also ing with public forums and surveys in offered online and at two Buckeye lowhich the entire community was invited cations: EMCC’s Buckeye Educational to participate. I am very excited about Center, located in downtown Buckeye, the vast array of skills and experiences Arizona, and at the EMCC at West-MEC Dr. Gomez brings to the table as well as Southwest Campus at 500 N. Verrado how his disposition and approach will Way.

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Orin K. (O.K.) Fulton

Francis Schmuki

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Orin K. (O.K.) Fulton, 87, of Litchfield Park passed away peacefully in Litchfield Park, Arizona, January 17, 2020. He was born on September 14, 1932 to John and Leone (Kartchner) Fulton in Snowflake, Arizona. He was a second-generation native Arizonan. O.K. played basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a Bachelors’ Degree in secondary education. He earned a Masters’ Degree in Education at the University of South Dakota and a Masters’ Degree in Education Administration at Arizona State University.

O.K. spent his professional career of 41 years in Arizona High Schools, two years at Round Valley High School in Springerville, 36 years at Agua Fria Union High School as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, assistant principal, and principal, and three years as principal at Wickenburg High School. He was elected to the Governing Board of the AFUHS district in 1996.

O.K. was active in the West Valley community for more than 55 years. He was the “Voice of the Owls” announcing Agua Fria football games for 55 years. He was on the Goodyear Town Council and the Litchfield Park City Council for six years each. He was also active in CAS West. During his teaching career he also served as foreman for Boswell Farms offering summer jobs to many students on the west side of the valley.

O.K. accomplished much in life including three state basketball championships, selection to the Arizona and National Coaches Hall of Fame, National Athletic Director of the Year, President of the Arizona School Administrators Association, and the ASA Principal of the Year. One of O.K.’s greatest honors was to present Randall McDaniel at his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.

According to O.K., his passion for teaching and his love of young people allowed him a long career in which he never worked a day in his life. Anyone given the pleasure of knowing O.K. would agree that, with his winning personality, warm smile, repertoire of quotes and corny jokes, he could take command of any room he entered. He found his strength in self-discipline, a strong work ethic and a fierce competitive nature. Throughout O.K.’s many years of community service he instilled in many young men and women the belief that with hard work and determination, regardless of economic or social background, there is no limit to what one could accomplish in a lifetime.

The most valuable credo he shared was that integrity, a firm handshake and respect of others was the strongest, most enduring quality anyone could possess. However, first and foremost, to “Honor First, Win or Lose.”

O.K. was preceded in death by his father, John; mother, Leone; and brothers, Lafe and Robert. O.K. and his wife Judy have a combined family of six children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. O.K. leaves behind his wife, Judy; daughters, Beth (Mike), Jan (John), Deborah (Tim), Bridget (David) and sons, Mel and Mark (Veronica); grandchildren, Ashley, Damien, Andra, Emily, Madelyn, and Jacob; great- grandchildren, Avery and Lincoln. O.K. is also survived by brothers, Royal and Leo (Odette).

The family of O.K. Fulton would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Valley and to Hacienda del Rey for the excellent care and kindness he received during his extended illness, especially to Krys. Angels do walk among us.

A memorial service for O.K. Fulton will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ with a reception to follow at the O.K. Fulton Gymnasium located at 530 E. Riley Drive, Avondale, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in O.K. Fulton’s name to the Agua Fria Foundation, 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite B-4, #518, Goodyear, Arizona 85395.

Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary /orin-k-o-k-fulton/.

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Francis C Schmuki, age 77 of Buckeye, AZ died January 15, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ surrounded by three daughters by his side. . He was born May 15, 1942 in Jefferson City, Missouri then moved to AZ at a young age where he met and married Martha Schmuki. Frank was an aerospace engineer for Goodyear Aerospace while living in Buckeye. He is survived by Martha Schmuki and eight children: Jeff Schmuki, Tami Gagliardi, Jennifer Toenjes, Amy McDaniel, Darin Schmuki, Heather Goetz, Shawn Schmuki, Jeremy Schmuki and 23 grandchildren.

Victor Joe Killman Victor "Vic" Joe Killman of Tonopah went to be with the Lord on January 10 2020 at the age of 72.

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He also loved his fishing trips with his children, grandchildren, cousins and friends. He enjoyed his boat and sitting on his front porch talking and having a beer with friends and family.

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Daniel Esteban Budge

Of Avondale, AZ passed away on January 18, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 29, 1995. He is survived by his parents; Concepcion & Patrick Budge, Sisters Jessica & Eva Budge, Nieces Mireya & Anais Ayala and Tayla & Katia Bernal. A memorial service was held at Advantage Crystal Rose. To read full obituary and leave condolences visit www.AdvantageCrystalRose.com

Kimberly Gund

Kimberly M. Gund was born July 14, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the beloved daughter of Robert and Ida Scott. A child of the Great Depression and World War II. In 1947, she married Army lieutenant, William M. Woodruff, and gave birth to a son, William. Sadly, Lt. Woodruff was killed in the opening days of the Korean War. In 1956, Kimberly met Air Force Lieutenant Edward Gund and they married after a romantic courtship.

Kimberly became the consummate military wife, while raising three children, William, Mark, and Cheri. Kimberly was active in various Officer’s Wives Club functions and was famous for some very lavish dinner parties, that were the talk of the base newspaper. Daughter Cheri was diagnosed Autistic and Kimberly rose to the situation, becoming instrumental in providing educational opportunities for autistic children on local and national levels.

In 1966, Major Gund served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Kimberly rose to the occasion, keeping the family intact and providing moral support for her husband.

Happily, Lt. Col. Gund returned from Vietnam and subsequently retired from the Air Force in 1970. As a retired Air Force Officer’s wife, Kimberly devoted more time to autistic children’s education, including sponsoring several bills to the California State Legislature.

After advocating for autistic children, Kimberly embarked on a career in residential. Kimberly started her career as a “fifty something”woman who knew nothing about real estate. In 10 years, she retired as Merrill Lynch’s top producing residential agent for northern California. Following a successful real estate career, Ed and Kimberly retired in Honolulu, Hawaii. Typical of Kimberly, she couldn’t sit idly in retirement. She became involved with the Red Hat Ladies, rising to Queen Mum, where she named her group “The Red Hat Chili Peppers”. In 2009, Kimberly and Ed moved to Arizona where she was active with the Luke Air Force Base Officer’s Wives Club, Saturday Coffee Group, Good Time Girls, and Bible Study Group.

Kimberly lived a life full of love, joy, generosity, and gratitude. Kimberly will be deeply missed for her kind heart and gentle soul. A special thank you to her caregivers (Sally, Amanda, Cora, Danny, Joanna, Irene, Margo, and Hilda) and Hospice of the Valley for the love and attentive care they provided Kimberly.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 10:30am at the King of Kings Church, 3095 N. 140th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Following the service, a celebration of life will be held at the Gund’s home.

Christopher Guy Shirley

Christopher Guy Shirley (58) passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2019, in Peoria, AZ. where he had resided for the past 3 years. He was born at Lodi Memorial Hospital on June 9, 1961, in Lodi, California. He graduated from Galt High School (Galt, CA.)in 1979 and DeVry Institute in Phoenix in 1981 before returning to the Lodi/Galt area where he lived for most of his life.

He had his California Contractor 's License and enjoyed building and remodeling houses. He did tunnel work in Hawaii, worked at a power plant in Pennsylvania, but could not wait to get back to the Lodi area. His last job was working for Robbins Overhead Door Co. in Galt. He enjoyed working on old cars--revving up the engines and lowering them, water skiing, playing softball, watching NASCAR racing on TV, and hanging out with his friends and family.

Surviving Chris is his daughter, Macee Shirley (Ripon, CA.), stepsons Brannen and Cory Tindell, and Brannen's son, Christoper (Lodi, CA.); father, William D. Shirley and stepmother Cheryl (El Dorado, CA.); mother, Barbara Floyd and stepfather Sam (Buckeye, AZ.); sister, Monica Sproull and husband Bill; niece, Jessica Sproull and nephew C.J. Sproull (all of Litchfield Park, AZ); grandmother Faye Shirley (Acampo, CA); stepsister Mary Ledcke (Kentucky); stepbrothers Stephen Floyd (South Carolina) and Kevin Floyd (Kentuckty); Two aunts, three uncles and a host of cousins.

A Celebration of Life for Chris will be held at a later date in Galt, California.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014, in Christopher Shirley 's name. All money received by them goes right back into the care of someone else.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) started the fourth Five-Year Review (FYR) of the cleanup plan, or “remedy,” at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund site. The purpose of the FYR is to see if the remedy is, and will continue to be, protective of human health and the environment. According to the Superfund law, EPA is required to review a site remedy every five years if a cleanup takes more than five years to complete or if hazardous waste remains on-site. The last FYR was completed in 2015 and the next one will be conducted in 2025. EPA is the lead agency overseeing the long-term operation and maintenance of the Superfund remedies for the site.

Background The PGA Superfund site was originally listed on the National Priorities List, or “Superfund list,” in September 1983 as the PhoenixLitchfield Airport Area Superfund site. After airport ownership was transferred to the City of Phoenix, the site was renamed the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (PGA) Area Superfund site. Based on groundwater investigations, which later identified two different sources of contamination, the site was divided into two areas: PGA-North and PGA-South, with different parties for each area responsible for the cleanups. PGA-North is 55 acres of lands currently owned by the company Crane Co. PGA-South is approximately 850 acres of land and is the location of the former Goodyear Aerospace Corporation facility now owned by the JRC Goodyear Corporation and the Phoenix Goodyear Airport. The site is located 17 miles west of downtown, Phoenix, Arizona.

Cleanup Remedies in Place The groundwater remedy for PGA-North was selected in 1989. It included pumping groundwater, cleaning it and then either re-using it for irrigation or pumping the water back into the ground. It also called for monitoring the groundwater to make sure it was being cleaned up properly. In 2014, EPA added to its remedy a treatment process that does not require pumping out groundwater to treat it. This new treatment process, which treats groundwater underground, will be implemented soon at the PGA-North area. The remedy selected in 1989 for the PGA-South area also included pumping out groundwater, cleaning it and then pumping the water back into the ground.

What is Included in a Five-Year Review?

The last Five-Year Review, done in 2015, found the remedies were working as intended and were protective of human health and the environment. The 2020 Five-Year Review will include the following: • an inspection of the site and cleanup technologies; • a review of data and maintenance records; and • a review to see if any new applicable laws or requirements have been put in place since the last Five-Year Review.

EPA and ADEQ Would Like to Hear From You! We invite the community to learn more about the site and welcome your input about how you think the site remedies are working in an interview. If you would like to discuss the site or need more information, please contact either of the site project managers below before February 28, 2020: Catherine Brown, EPA, 415-947-4137, brown.catherine@epa.gov John Peterson, ADEQ, 602-771-2234, peterson.john@azdeq.gov Site Information Repository Visit EPA’s webpage at www.epa.gov/superfund/phoenix-goodyearairport or ADEQ’s web page at www.azdeq.gov/node/3739 for more site information. An information repository containing the site’s Administrative Record (i.e., a required set of key site-related documents and reports) is located at: City of Goodyear Library 14455 West Van Buren St. Suite C-101 Goodyear, AZ 85338 Please call the library for hours of operation: 602-652-3000 The Five-Year Review report will be completed no later than September 30, 2020. EPA will post a copy of the report on the site webpages and send a copy to the site information repository listed above.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Person Filing: Rubi Villescas 14466 W Indianola Ave Goodyear AZ 85395 rubiheredia01@yahoo.com SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: Adrian Heredia-Solis. Case No. CV2020-000231 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME. READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. NOTICE: An application for Change of Name has been filed with the Court by th e person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. 2. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows: Hearing date: March 3rd, 2020, 10a at 101 W Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85003. Court room 813: Hearing Officer: Garbarino DATED: 1/23/20 /s/ Rubi Villescas Applicants signature. Published: West Valley View, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2020 / 27846

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PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 35-foot overall height small cell pole telecommunications structure located at 1678 N La Fresa Dr, Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona, (N33° 27’ 16.7” and W112° 20’ 38.3”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Dina Bazzill, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Ms. Bazzill can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x.111 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. V2950 CER Published: Glendale Star, Jan 30, 2020 / 27758

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