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Blue Horizons celebrates ribbon cutting BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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ommunity members, students, staff and administrators gathered at Blue Horizons Elementary School in Buckeye on Jan. 27 to cut the ribbon for the Liberty Elementary School District’s newest facility. Located at 20070 W. Blue Horizons Parkway South, the school attracted dignitaries, including Mayor Eric Orsborn. He welcomed new students and their families to the growing community that continues to make education a priority. “I jumped at the chance to be here to celebrate the newest school here in Buckeye,” Orsborn said. “We all know a good education is the foundation of success, individually and for our city. Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education.” Liberty Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Lori Shough said she is thankful the voters supported the bond in November 2019 to fund Blue Horizons Elementary School. Arizona School Facility Board also funded the project.
Board President Mark Aguire, Superintendent Dr. Lori Shough, Principal Norma Sanchez, board member Michael Todd and board member Paul Bixler cut the ribbon for the newest elementary school in Buckeye, Blue Horizons. (Photo courtesy of Liberty Elementary School District)
“The additional facility space was designed to provide our children with a learning environment to inspire and equip them for the future with a career exploration sig-
nature program,” she said. Located in northern Buckeye, Blue Hori-
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Community remembers Lord at ceremony BY LAUREN SERRATO
West Valley View Staff Writer
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undreds gathered at the Goodyear Civic Square on Jan. 21 for Georgia Lord’s celebration of life to say a final farewell and share fond memories of the mayor.
Attendees wore yellow ribbons, in honor of Lord’s favorite color. Speakers included the Lord family, Gov. Doug Ducey, Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo and city councilmembers, Rep. Joanne Osborne and regional leaders. “As we gather here today, I’m struck by
how many people Mayor Georgia Lord touched in her life — family members, elected officials, community leaders,” Ducey said. “She made an impact in every circle she was a part of, and Arizona will not
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