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Dignitaries gather for cities’ updates

BY LAUREN SERRATO

T Youngker students raising funds for veterans

NEWS ............ 14 Litchfield Park nonprofit hosts book sale

SPORTS ......... 24 New volleyball club finds early success

OPINION ...............16 BUSINESS.............. 22 SPORTS ..................24 CALENDAR ............25 FEATURES ..............26 YOUTH ..................29 OBITUARIES ...........35 CLASSIFIEDS ..........36 SOUTH

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he Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual city update breakfast at the Goodyear Recreation Center on Feb. 24.

About 80 local city officials, business leaders and representatives gathered to hear updates on Tolleson, Litchfield Park and Goodyear’s planned growth, incoming businesses and city developments that are in progress.

Tolleson City Manager Reyes Medrano kicked off the presentation, giving an update on the city of just over 7,000 residents.

One of Tolleson’s largest projects is its under-construction civic center at 9055 W.

Van Buren Street. Once completed, the $22 million facility will be home to Tolleson’s city hall, library and senior center.

“Our residents deserve a state-of-the-art civic center to call home,” Tolleson Mayor Juan Rodriguez said. “We are hopeful that with this new Tolleson Civic Center, along with our amazing employees, we will continue to bring happiness and outstanding service to our community and organization as a whole.”

The new library will offer five private meeting spaces; a large conference room; children’s indoor and outdoor spaces; a crawler space for babies; an adult lounging area; a teen gaming and meeting space; a self-service printing, faxing and scanning

center; a self-service checkout station; public computers and a bookstore.

The senior center will boast the Community Action Program and Housing offices.

Additionally, the council chambers will serve as a multipurpose room, which will allow it to host a variety of events.

Medrano said the Tolleson civic center is the perfect size for the city because it is a small community that thrives on its retail, development and warehouse opportunities.

“What we like to say in Tolleson is that we might be small, but we are in the middle of it all,” Medrano said. “We focus on those that fit best in our community, that

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Autism Life and Living to host fundraiser

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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isa Masters founded Autism Life and Living Inc. because she’s passionate about solving the severe housing crisis that adults with autism have faced for decades.

With her upcoming fundraiser, she’s hoping to raise awareness of the problem.

ALL’s Brunch on the Green is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Singh Meadows in Tempe.

The outdoor catered brunch will feature choice of eggs Benedict or French toast, fresh seasonal fruit, pastries, coffee, tea,

juice, blood orange mimosas or bloody mary. A ticket will be provided for spirit, and additional drinks can be purchased.

A Norterra resident, Masters is excited for supporters to see Singh Meadows, located on the former Rio Salado Golf Course. The facility was maintained with pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals.

The owner/farmer Ken Singh scrubbed unwanted additives from the land and water to create the 72-acre oasis.

“Singh Meadows is beautiful,” she said.

“He is an organic farmer. He turned the golf course’s clubhouse into a bistro, the Barking Bodega. It took a few years to get

all the chemicals out of the earth there. He has a farmers market on-site. It’s really very nice. He’s donating the venue for us, and the bistro is catering the brunch.”

The 80 guests will sit under tents as modern acoustic guitarist Bill Dutcher entertains. He donated his services as well.

“We’re going to have a silent auction, and we have fun things people can bid on,” she added. “We have a football from the Cardinals, a D-backs signed baseball, spa packages, electronics and weekend getaways.”

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Avondale seeks input on active transportation plan

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vondale residents can learn more about the city’s active transportation plan during a virtual open house on Wednesday, March 2.

They are invited to provide input that will shape the future of roadways and bicycle and pedestrian pathways in the city.

Active transportation is defined as human-powered movement such as walking or bicycling to and from destinations around the city.

“Active transportation has many

Updates...continued from page 1 we can help incentivize and make sure that we maximize the value the city has to offer.”

Litchfield Park Mayor Tom Schoaf stepped to the podium next, updating the room on the city of nearly 6,900 residents. Schoaf said the city is nearly built out, adding that its focus has shifted to retail and mixed-use development.

Litchfield Park is also developing a

benefits that can contribute to our quality of life in Avondale,” said Bryan Hughes, parks and recreation director.

“What would make it easier for residents to choose walking or biking to their destination instead of using motorized transportation? The city is looking for feedback that will help determine and prioritize future infrastructure investments such as trails, sidewalks, bicycle lanes and traffic calming amenities.”

At the virtual public open house,

participants can view a presentation, and provide input via an online community survey. The survey will be open through March 16.

city center.

“We have spent the last four years planning on that acreage, having public meetings in our community so all of our residents have an input on what we build there,” Schoaf said. “We’re now in the stage of developing it, and the city is actually developing it as opposed to selling it to a developer. We are putting all the infrastructure in right now. The 30 acres will eventually have 400,000 square feet built on it. That

400,000 square feet will all be centered around a really nice community park.

And all of the businesses, because we’re developing it, we’re going to be able to have some influence into what kind of businesses go in there.”

Schoaf assured the audience that Litchfield Park is thriving, and he’s excited about its growth.

“We appreciate all the support we get from all the local businesses that are here, and the support from our sister cities. Things are going well in Litchfield Park,” he said.

Goodyear’s new mayor, Joe Pizzillo, presented his priorities list, which includes jobs, retail and entertainment options, fire responders, improving traffic flow and sustainable growth.

Pizzillo then turned it over to city manager Julie Karins to give an update on the city, stating, “Goodyear’s future is incredibly bright with opportunity.”

Karins said that the city has added 94 retail and entertainment developments since July 2018, including 65 locally owned restaurants.

“We love our Amazons, we love our Ball Corporation and Andersen Windows, but 99% of businesses in Goodyear are small businesses,” she said.

Like Tolleson and Litchfield Park, Goodyear is developing its new city hall, at McDowell Road and 150th Drive, just west of Harkins Theaters. The project will be a 125,000-square-foot city hall that includes a 25,000-squarefoot two-story library. There will also be a 2-acre park at the front of the facility and a 100,000-square-foot speculative office building, in addition to the city’s first parking garage.

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Autism...continued from page 1 A professional photographer will snap pictures of guests. Masters will send the photos to patrons as a way of thanking them for their attendance.

The games include a hole-in-one contest on a mock putting green, an oversized Connect Four and bocce ball.

Out of the 7.3 million individuals with autism/IDDs in the United States, 6.14 million do not receive publicly funded residential supports. They are forced to live with aging and sometimes ailing parents, go to the next “available bed” or go homeless.

Masters, a single mother of two young adults with autism, is driven to change this narrative.

“I couldn’t sit and wait for our government to take action. I had to do something,” Masters said.

Guest speakers will take the podium and they will speak about the nonprofit and what the public can do to help. Included is Jay Naddeo, a young man on the spectrum.

“When I speak, I will share history and data,” Masters said. “Basically, it a market analysis of the housing crisis

raise awareness about the issue.

“We’re trying to reach out to the community and tell them this is a very significant housing crisis that has been in place for decades that no one has heard about because they (adults with autism) don’t have a voice,” she said. “They have been forced to live with aging and ailing parents, and that seems to be OK with society and our government. They don’t have specialized, safe housing for them.”

Autism Life and Living Inc.’s mission is to provide safe, supported and affordable housing for adults with autism. Its support service program connects adults with autism/IDDs to organizations that provide vocational training, life skills and other services that promote independence and self-directed life choices.

Lisa Masters wants to support her sons Andrew, left, and Brandon, as well as others diagnosed with autism, so she founded Autism Life and Living. (Photo by Dennis Murphy)

for the adults, the prevalence rate and what is needed and why, and what we can do to accomplish this.”

Masters is looking for sponsors; interested parties should email her at admin@autismlifeandliving.org.

Autism Life and Living is still in the startup phase. It does not have homes yet but is looking for sponsors, donations and even a builder or contractor to help make it happen. In the meantime, Masters said she is just trying to

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Golf tourney to donate all proceeds to charity WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 2, 2022

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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he Knights of Columbus Council No. 11675 in Litchfield Park will host its 22nd annual Golf & Charity Invitational on Saturday, March 26, at the Tuscany Falls East course at PebbleCreek. Following breakfast and registration, the event will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m.

The $200 fee includes a hot breakfast buffet, registration, green fees, a golfer gift bag, hole challenges, 10 raffle tickets, two mulligans, two drink tickets, a barbecue lunch with beer, and a keepsake photograph.

Net proceeds from the event will be donated to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, E3 Africa, Meals of Joy, Deacon Dr. Albert Scheller Scholarship Fund, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Homeless Youth Connection and the 100 Club of Arizona.

“It excites me because this is something that we can do that benefits our local community,” said Mark Denman,

event co-chairman. “All the proceeds that we generate from our tournament go to our local area, and that’s really the exciting part.”

Denman said the money raised will help support orphaned and impoverished children in Uganda; seniors who need meals; scholarships for freshmen attending a Valley Catholic high school; homeless youth; and families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

“We have developed a relationship over the last 20 years with these particular agencies and beneficiaries, and we find that they’re the ones that benefit the most from what we do,” Denman said.

With last year’s invitational restricted due to COVID-19 mandates, the Knights of Columbus still donated $10,000.

Denman said he witnessed the event’s growth and, despite the obstacles his team faced due to the pandemic, expects close to 150 golfers this year.

“We’ve seen great potential growth from the beginning 22 years ago,” he said. “We are now able to bring on board presidential sponsors like Dick’s Sporting Goods, who will be out there this year, also Golf Galaxy. We’ve kind of been a grassroots program that’s now flourishing into something that I joke and call the extension of the Phoenix The Knights of Columbus Council No. 11675 will host Open.”

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Avondale council OKs QT, hears aquatic center update

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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he Avondale City Council voted unanimously to approve a new QuikTrip and training protocol for police officers, and offered an update on the aquatic center during its Feb. 22 meeting.

For the QT, 7.37 gross acres of land at the southwest corner of McDowell Road and 107th Avenue needed to be rezoned from agricultural to freeway commercial.

The freeway commercial zone accommodates a range of commercial uses, including office, medical, hospitality, retail and restaurants in a regional trade area along freeway corridors.

The 4,993-square-foot QT will have eight fuel pumps. A gas station with a convenience store use requires approval of a conditional use permit, which was also approved by the city.

Both requests passed with a vote of 7-0.

Additionally, parks and recreation staff updated the council on the Avondale Aquatic Center, including its design and budget status.

In July 2021, the city council approved funding for the aquatic center on the Civic Center Campus. The contracting team

presented design concepts to the council in October 2021. Since then, the project progressed through to a 30% schematic design and CORE developed an initial cost estimate.

According to the city council report, $6 million is budgeted for the current fiscal year, with an additional $10 million tentatively planned for the next fiscal year. The aquatic center is estimated to cost $25 million, with an additional $5 million for design, pre-construction, IT and security infrastructure, and permit fees.

City reports indicate a cost increase because of the escalation of building materials, qualified subcontractor availability, lack of competitive bids from pool specialty contractors, and the COVID-19 impact on supply and labor.

The facility will feature a pool with 10 competition lanes, two diving boards and shallow lanes for programming. The recreation pool will feature a zero-depth entry pool, play structure, basketball hoops, volleyball area, lazy river, floatable obstacle course and three water slides.

Also on Feb. 22, the council unanimously voted to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with the town of Gilbert to utilize its sworn basic training

academy for recruits.

Previously, the Avondale Police Department sent newly hired police recruits to the Phoenix Regional Police Academy (PRPA) and to Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

However, this year, that academy stopped offering basic training to outside agencies.

According to the city council report, the agreement allows Avondale police to fill vacancies quickly.

The Avondale Police Department will pay the town of Gilbert a $2,400 registration fee

for each police recruit. This cost would be paid from the department’s training budget, and no new funding is required.

Mayor Kenn Weise said this new way of training officers will be an “opportunity to not only build our academy but we can train our own recruits, have more control on what type of training we give our recruits, and have more say on training classes. In September we will have our own West Valley academy. We are working in conjunction with Goodyear, Glendale and Surprise.”

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Van Buren Street. They attempted to flee on foot, but they were quickly apprehended and arrested.

Police arrested 15-year-old Julian Garcia, 18-year-old Frank Cortez, 18-yearold Jonathan Torres and 30-year-old Jonathan Neri. They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail on charges of second-degree murder, discharge of a firearm within city limits, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage, disorderly conduct with a weapon, and discharge of a weapon at an occupied structure.

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Youngker students raising funds for veterans

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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hile many teenagers are adjusting to a new high school experience during the pandemic, students at Buckeye’s Youngker High School are making a difference as often as possible.

The school’s Hands 4 Paws has been volunteering, raising money and hosting events in support of local charities, police departments and more since it was founded in 2019.

Now, with 25 kids in the club, the group is gearing up for its second golf tournament at the Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye on Saturday, April 2.

“We help any rescues and shelters that need our help,” said Marie Buquicchio, Hands for Paws adviser. “We constantly raise funds for various organizations that need things, and we volunteer our time to help in our community.”

Most of the golf event proceeds will go to Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria-based organization that provides

The 25 kids of Youngker’s Hands 4 Paws are hosting a golf outing on Saturday, April 2. (Photo courtesy of Marie Buquicchio)

veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters.

“This golf outing is for Soldier’s Best Friend, a nonprofit that pairs shelter dogs with disabled vets and they

Liberty is building pathways to a greener, cleaner future.

train together as a unit to teach the dog how to service the needs of the disabled vet,” Buquicchio said.

She said it costs $7,500 to train the dogs and pair them with veterans. The goal is to raise at least $7,500 to put at least one dog through training, which takes about six to 12 months.

Buquicchio said she’s always wanted to pair a service dog with a veteran in need, but it’s been cost prohibitive, especially for a high school club.

“When I started looking into how to go about doing that, I found that a service dog is about $30,000 and then you have to find a trainer, you have to find a breeder and the dogs alone are about $3,000, so all in all, it comes down to about $30,000,” she said.

But when Youngker’s athletic director suggested Soldier’s Best Friend, Buquicchio said she knew it was the right alternative.

“It’s a perfect fit,” she said. “It really is very much in sync with what my club is, which is to save and help rescue animals, specifically shelter animals.”

Buquicchio credited the club’s success to the dedicated high school students who commit their time to Hands 4 Paws.

“The kids are so ridiculously amazing. They’re so awesome,” she said.

“They do whatever needs to be done.”

Buquicchio said she has high hopes for this year’s tourney, as last year’s event was challenging due to the pandemic. That led to a smaller turnout.

“Last year was the first time I did it in the middle of COVID and I had to postpone it four times, so it wasn’t as great a turnout as I would have liked,” she said.

“Last year, we did it to buy a Kevlar vest for the canine unit, and that was cool, but this year we have the fire department coming, so we’re really excited.”

The event is $325 per group of four, which includes range, 18 holes, lunch, cart, goodie bag, door prize tickets and surprises throughout the day.

Those who cannot attend can donate at the event, which Buquicchio said she’s most excited about.

“This year we will have a ball drop where people can virtually buy a golf ball and they can either buy one or they can buy a pack of six,” she said.

“It’s $5 for one or $25 for six, and they get assigned a number. At the event, the fire department is going to gather all of the prenumbered golf balls, go up the ladder 100 feet in the air, and the fireman is going to dump them on setup targets. Whatever ball is closest to the target wins. We will have prizes for the closest three golf balls.”

Those participating in the ball drop do not need to be present to win.

Buquicchio stressed that anyone, from anywhere, can participate.

Buquicchio said the community supports Soldier’s Best Friend and the teenagers who make up Hands 4 Paws.

“They are teenage kids who put their phones down and they do community service,” she said.

“They are putting themselves out there to support our community to support animals who can’t advocate for themselves. They’re also supporting our military. That should be rewarded.

People should support them because they are being taught a lesson to be better citizens.”

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BY LAURA LATZKO

West Valley View Contributing Writer

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he Friends of the Litchfield Park Library will raise funds outside of the facility with a “mini” book sale on Saturday, March 5.

The term “mini” reflects the annual event being reduced from two days to one. All the money raised will go toward the library’s children’s activities and adult programming.

At the book sale, enthusiasts can find books in the genres of collectible, fiction, nonfiction, cooking, travel, history and children’s.

Susan Alves, secretary for the Friends of the Litchfield Park Library, said regulars show up early to browse the selection. This sale, as well as an impromptu Christmas in the Park event, encourages young people to read.

“It was really delightful to see the number of children who were there for the parade and to see Santa Claus really get excited about looking at the

books and want to take some home,” Alves said.

“Of course, they are priced so cheaply that people can take home multiple books if they want to.”

The Friends of the Litchfield Park Library receives books through donations from the library or the public.

“It’s very nice when people think about the library when the person who passed was a reader and liked books,” Alves said.

The nonprofit accepts most books, including obscure titles, except for textbooks.

“Because you have donations from the general public, you end up with a variety of things that you wouldn’t get in any other place,” Alves said.

The group also raises money by selling books inside the library’s reading room for anywhere from 50 cents to $2.

Alves joined the group about 15 years ago after retiring. She is an avid

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She said group members have a shared love of reading and regularly use the library.

“I think it’s a love of books and reading that draws people,” Alves said.

“There are so many places you can volunteer. In this case, you really have to love books and reading. We’re not all the same. We all have different things that interest us as far as literature.”

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Goodyear tapped for Tour de Cure

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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yclists will gear up for the Tour de Cure bike ride, which begins and ends at Goodyear Ballpark on Sunday, March 6.

Riders participating in the 2022 Tour de Cure ride will depart from Goodyear Ballpark, take a lap at Phoenix Raceway and soak in views of the Estrella and White Tank Mountains.

“We’re excited to welcome hundreds of cyclists and event volunteers, from near and far, to Goodyear,” Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo said.

“Bringing this ride to the city was a long time coming, and through our strong partnership with the American Diabetes Association, we’ve made it happen.”

On the day of the race, there are three route options: 56, 23 and 5.6 miles. There is also an option to donate without riding, plus volunteer opportunities, from cheering on the riders to providing support on the routes.

Luke Air Force Base service members will support various stops along the route and cheer riders on as they climb the White Tank Mountains through Verrado and Estrella Mountain.

“Tour de Cure events have been

taking place in the Valley for over a decade, but by bringing the ride to Goodyear it has instantly become a destination event like we have not had before,” said Aaron Dunn, American Diabetes Association executive director.

“Goodyear is one of the most vibrant locations in the Valley, and we are excited for Tour de Cure to be partnered and supported by the city of Goodyear and communities in the Southwest Valley. We anticipate that Tour de Cure: Arizona 56 will become one of the most popular destination events in the country.”

With more than 34 million Americans living with diabetes, and many more who have gone undiagnosed, this cycling event will raise funds to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of diabetics.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Confused by taxes Editor: I am not savvy when it comes to taxes. When my family moved to Goodyear 18 years ago and built our current home, we paid less than $1,000 a year in real estate taxes.

Today, we are paying $3,500. I know, I know, we have now the highest inflation in over 40 years, due to the Biden administration’s debacles and overall mismanagement. However, I don’t know the direct link of national inflation to real estate taxes.

I also don’t know how the city works financially, but it has seemed to me that with the tremendous growth of the nation’s economy (thanks to President Trump’s economic policies and America First agenda) and the many companies building or moving into the warehouses/factories here, especially Amazon, shouldn’t our taxes be going down?

Can someone write to the West Valley View and explain how this works?

Susan Hewitt Goodyear

Illegals want freedom

Editor: Here’s a thought: All of the illegal males coming across our borders should have to spend time in our military fighting for the freedom/country they want to live in. Then we shall see how much they really want to live here.

Cathy Wertheim Goodyear

Susan Hewitt’s Feb. 24 letter

Editor: I expected some kind of response to my letter published the previous week.

I was hoping for something with a bit

of substance, something to make valid points about why they still support the former president at the expense of everything good this nation has always stood for. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen in Susan Hewitt’s letter.

First, there was no disparagement of conservatives, only those blind followers of No. 45 and the traitors and insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol building on Jan. 6, their enablers around the country, and those right here in Arizona who put forth the false electors for the 2020 election that Trump lost overwhelmingly.

Trump even lost the popular vote in 2016, so I’m not quite sure how they could possibly believe he was somehow cheated. Cheating others is how he made his fortune, and his fragile ego can’t handle losing.

Maybe she didn’t realize that the apt comparison to Barny Fife I used to describe Rudy Giuliani and Kelli Ward was taken directly from J.D. Hayworth’s column the previous week but directed at Sen. Mark Kelly. She also may have forgotten that Mr. Hayworth writes a weekly column, while my letter last week was my first letter to the editor.

So, my main question went unanswered: Are you a Trumpie first or an American first?

After hearing Trump praising Putin and declaring how “clever” and “savvy” Putin is, I wonder if her or J.D.’s devotion to this wannabe dictator has changed since the invasion of Ukraine

by Trump’s buddy Putin or if they will just bury their heads in the sand and keep believing?

As far as her quoting her friend from Louisiana, that line is older than I am.

Although in this case, I would say you need to ask yourself the same question.

Joellyn Schawl Avondale

Be the voice of reason Editor: Pushing through pro-union policies into good pieces of legislation is no way to govern. Thankfully, Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have stayed away from doing this, unlike their fellow Democrat lawmakers.

Both senators showed great foresight when they withheld their support for the misguided PRO Act, which stood no real chance of passing Congress.

That bill would have erased right-towork laws off the books in dozens of states, including Arizona, while piling new costs and liabilities onto West Valley business owners.

After failing to pass the PRO Act and some of its more anti-business penalties, House Democrats are trying yet again to push through pro-union policies at the expense of local workers and businesses.

Now, they’ve added them to an unrelated bill meant to help American businesses compete overseas. This bill was enjoying bipartisan support in the Senate until these amendments were add-

ed; now, its future is uncertain. Sens.

Kelly and Sinema should continue to be the voice of reason and help fight for the rights of Arizona workers and the business community alike. That requires thoughtful policymaking, not these underhanded legislative tricks.

Bill Tomlinson Avondale

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AOC’s journey from bartender to congresswoman

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 2, 2022

BY J.D. HAYWORTH

West Valley View Columnist

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ot exactly in the beginning, there was a “big boom”… the baby boom.

And that boom gave birth to “boomers,” who thought it was good.

And it came to pass that boomers begat Generation X’ers, millennials and/or those of Generation Z… based on varying biological and chronological circumstances.

The boomers looked and saw that their own generation — the “Me Generation” — spawned a reaction called “Me Too” years later. And many of the male boomers were shamed and confused. But many of the female boomers felt both enraged and empowered. And both mothers and daughters arose and said, “A woman’s place is in the House… and the Senate.” And men of goodwill (not to mention similar political persuasions) looked, listened, voted, and said it was good… at least when the female candidates they supported were elected.

And in the fullness of time, there came

a congressional candidate from unlikely origins, called “Sandy” by her family.

Born in the Bronx, her upwardly mobile family moved to a prosperous suburb in Westchester County, New York, when she was 5. Prosperity brought both opportunity and tragedy. Her architect father died of lung cancer during her sophomore year at Boston University; she went on to graduate cum laude with a double major in international relations and economics at B.U. in 2011.

Sandy initially worked as a bartender in NYC — and despite other endeavors (including in publishing and a post with the National Hispanic Council), to a bar she returned — after a stint as a volunteer organizer with the socialist Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign.

No shame can be found in honest labor; many successful actors find work in bars and restaurants before their “big break.” In a similar vein, Sandy auditioned with “Brand New Congress,” a leftist PAC, for a role as a democratic socialist candidate for the U.S. House.

Her successful audition — “nomination,” if you prefer — cast her into a pri-

mary battle against Rep. Joe Crowley for the 2018 Democratic nomination in New York’s 14th District.

Crowley appeared to come from central casting himself. A big, bold Irishman, Joe enjoyed the support of labor and Wall Street. His colleagues had elected him to party leadership — chairman of the House Democrat Caucus — and Joe had not faced a challenge since 2004.

And Sandy, pouring shots instead of using a slingshot, was the female equivalent of “David.”

Harking back to her Hispanic roots, Sandy used her full name — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — to emphasize her ethnicity and appeal to voters of Puerto Rican heritage. Sandy won the nomination by 4,000 votes, then won the seat in the heavily Democrat district.

So, in 2019, Ocasio-Cortez, dubbed “AOC” by a worshipful, partisan press eager to place her in the Democrat pantheon of legends, made history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. The 29-year old’s initials were mentioned alongside FDR and JFK. Make no mistake: Despite utterances re-

garded as vapid by opponents, AOC is a genius at social media. Cellphone videos offering makeup tips and social commentary strike a chord with young women.

The “congresswoman formerly known as ‘Sandy’” has successfully traversed the merging worlds of politics and celebrity. In so doing, she continues to receive over-the-top accolades.

Most recently, and notoriously, the editors of New York Magazine collaborated on a biography, “The Unprecedented AOC,” which invites a favorable comparison of the open borders, free college, “Medicare for All” advocate with a certain carpenter from Nazareth.

Clearly, AOC is responsible for her votes in Congress and their adverse impact on our nation… not the outrageous hagiography of “journalists.”

God will not be mocked… but the American people will.

As it is written, so shall it be.

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Silly bills abound in current legislative session

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

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small oversight on my part that we should clear up. Writing last week about Arizona’s new laws governing sex education — and one school district’s kerfuffle over chicken breasts — I may have inadvertently given the impression that our state Legislature had descended to new levels of absurdity in passing House Bill 2035 last year.

My bad. Forcing parents to opt in to sex ed for kids isn’t silly at all when compared to some of the bills filed this session.

Like HB 2439, sponsored by Peoria Republican Beverly Pingarelli. This bill would force school boards to approve not just textbooks but every single book in each of their school’s libraries. It would also give parents a 60-day window to review every new library book being purchased and the ability to request a list of every book their child has borrowed

from the library.

On the bright side, given Arizona’s reading scores on standardized tests, I’m going to assume that would be a very short list.

HB 2597, another education bill, is the work of East Valley Republican John Fillmore. It would mandate that students in grades K-6 recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily, unless some Commie pinko parent requests an opt-out.

But wait, there’s more: Schools must also create “a specific time each day” for students in grades 4-12 “to engage in quiet reflection and moral reasoning for at least one minute.”

We do that at my house, too. Whenever a TV ad for The Husband and Wife Law Team comes on, I spend a minute trying to reason my way around the “Thou shalt not kill” commandment.

Silly bills are not solely authored by the GOP. West Valley Dem Amish Shah — who contributed $22,000 of his own money to land a job that pays $24,000 annually — is the sponsor of HB 2224, on behalf of… cats.

Shah’s bill would ban declawing the

arrogant little beasts unless the procedure is for “a therapeutic purpose” — i.e., “addressing an existing or recurring infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition.”

So no, Morris shredding your favorite La-Z-Boy doesn’t count.

Legislators from both parties love creating new fake holidays in Arizona, meaning we don’t get days off from work, but they still get to make a political statement.

Among the new “days” being proposed: Arizona Jazz Day on April 30; a “national day of racial healing” on the third Tuesday of every January; and Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day, which will make each June 27 a blessed event for every reporter who’s every covered the Legislature for a session.

President Donald Trump may also get a day — June 14, his birthday, courtesy of White Mountains Republican Wendy Rogers.

Not content to stop there with the MAGA ass-kissing, Rogers also has authored Senate Concurrent Memorial 1001, which if passed would urge the

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Arizona Department of Transportation to designate State Route 260 as the “Donald Trump Memorial Highway.”

Clever leader, this Sen. Rogers. She may have accidentally discovered a way to reduce weekend traffic up to Show Low and Pinetop by 50% — after all the state’s Prius and Subaru drivers boycott traveling on 260 for the rest of their lives.

It’s unlikely any of these bills actually pass and become law in Arizona, which is both a frustrating thought and a cause for joy.

Frustrating because you’d think this body of 90 elected officials would have better things to do with their time. Yet joyful because if this Legislature is busy debating cat claws, forced moral reasoning, fake holidays and highway names, they’re not busy screwing up our lives even further.

I’ve heard it said we get the government we deserve. If so, Arizona’s 7 million residents must have been really lousy humans in our past lives.

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

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hen thinking about economic development, the first thing that comes to mind for many is the idea of new businesses, facilities and warehouses opening throughout the West Valley. While this benefits many working adults, a lot of times these businesses and programs directly benefit the children within the community as well.

This week we will look at one business that will soon open its doors to children looking to stay safe around water this summer, as well as a major organization that is offering a youth program for teenagers interested in a

Splash Rite Swim School to offer classes Location: 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear With a goal to ensure children feel safe and secure in the water, Splash Rite Swim School will begin teaching water safety and offering swim lessons on March 7 for the 2022 swim season.

The Goodyear swim school staff wants to prevent drownings, save lives and improve the quality of life for their swim families.

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The school’s curric- offering swim lessons on March Barry Worman, direc7. (Photo courtesy of Splash Rite Swim tor for volunteer services ulum includes water School) for the Abrazo Network, safety and swimming lessons for children and adults at any has managed multiple young adult medand all levels. Lessons can begin as ical programs throughout the country.

Worman added this ambassador proearly as 6 months.

All Splash Rite Swim School instruc- gram will be “one of the best volunteer tors are certified and together have teach- and medical opportunities for teenagers in Arizona.” ing experience that exceeds 20 years.

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New volleyball club finds early success

BY BRENDAN MAU

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rizona Outlaws Volleyball Club is an upstart program created by coaches Steven Ortiz and Kris Smith aimed at creating an affordable and great experience for young women in the West Valley.

“We decided to actually start this out here in the West Valley,” Ortiz said.

“We just didn’t think there were enough clubs that were affordable here in the West Valley. A lot of the West Valley talent goes out east.”

The Outlaws have five teams (three regional and two national) with girls ages 13 to 16.

This is the club’s first year, and in its debut, the 14s national team won first

place in the MLK Fiesta Classic USA Volleyball Tournament, which features the best teams in Arizona and the United States.

“It felt really good,” said Addyson Fullerton, a right-side hitter on the 14s national team.

“It was hard, but we had to push through,” added Reina Smith, a teammate and setter.

“And we knew we wanted it more, so we had to show that we wanted more. It wasn’t fighting for yourself; it was fighting for others as well. It was fighting as a team — with our five the team,” said outside hitter Alyssa Ortiz, the coach’s daughter.

Coach Ortiz said the club has been successful thanks to hard work and

dedication.

“We just don’t work out, we just don’t practice during the week — we also have a strength and conditioning that we go to twice a week,” Ortiz said.

“So, keeping the girls in shape, but then also practicing, I think, gives us a benefit over a lot of clubs that don’t do that.”

Ortiz said he is strategic about costs to keep Arizona Outlaws are, from left, back row, coaches Steven Ortiz and Brenda Pargas; players Essence Gilmer, Bessie Kaiuway, membership fees low.

“We do a lot of things Addison Krajicek, Alyssa Ortiz, Peyton Murray and Kylee DeJein-house. We do all of our sus; and coaches Tiffany Liddile and Kris Smith. Front row, from left, are Alyssa Munoz, Mackenzie Rubel, Brooke Davis, Reina own apparel, in-house Smith and Addyson Fullerton. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Outlaws) jerseys. We have parents to do professional phomatic, everybody’s welcoming. You’re tography,” Smith added. invited to everything. And everybody’s “On top of that, we do a lot of vol- always with each other.” unteering within the club. We source Alyssa Ortiz added, “I feel like we different schools that we can go and all are comfortable with each other. We practice in and basically try to keep all can talk to each other about anyour fees right at or barely above what thing. We all text in the group chat; we it costs us.” send each other TikToks. We’re friends A majority of the coaches are volun- on and off the court.” teers, Smith said.

Ortiz is a veteran coach who has “They’re here for the girls,” Smith helmed teams for about 20 years and added. “They want to do what’s best volleyball for two years. He overfor the girls and help them in their ad- sees recruiting at Desert Edge High venture. We feel that when you’re in School. it not for the money and when you’re “One of my missions here at this club coaching to be all about the girls that is to work on recruiting for these girls you’re more passionate about it.” in the volleyball scene,” he said about Additionally, the girls volunteer in Arizona Outlaws. the community as a team-building ex“I spend a lot of time contacting ercise. coaches, speaking to coaches. RecruitBy creating this bond, the girls feel ing in volleyball starts as early as sophtight. omore year in high school. (We have) “Everybody knows each other,” Ful- Hudl for the recruiting part, not just to lerton said. break down film but be able to show “And if you’re new to it, it is some- film to college coaches. That’s something that’s definitely welcoming, thing that we’ve worked on and we’ve which you don’t see a lot when you accomplished. go to a club. It’s often like everybody “I’m just excited to see three, four knows each other, and you’re never years from now where these girls able to get in. But here’s, like, auto- land.”

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Hidden Lake, 24445 W. Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., tickets start at $18.50, hiddenlakeaz.com

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.

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

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the 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.

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

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

March Mayhem ADBA Boat Races MARCH 4 Arizona Drag Boat Association brings mayhem to Hidden Lake in Buckeye for this racing extravaganza. Multiple food trucks, including Grind Your Bean, Leyvas and Dough Riders, will be there to feed families’ appetites.

Hidden Lake, 24445 W. Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., tickets start at $10.50, hiddenlakeaz.com

Friends of the Litchfield Park Library Mini Book Sale MARCH 5 The Friends of the Litchfield Park Library are raising funds to support children’s and adult programs. This mini book sale will include genres like fiction, nonfiction, Western and children’s books.

Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., books start at 50 cents, litchfield-park.org

Lighter Shade of Brown MARCH 5 Watch Lighter Shade of Brown perform at Whiskey on Western for a 21-and-older crowd.

Whiskey on Western, 613 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., tickets start at $20, eventbrite.com

Litchfield Park Art & Wine Festival MARCH 5 TO MARCH 6 Artists from around the Valley will showcase their works as patrons sip wine and walk throughout the resort-style community.

Downtown Litchfield Park, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Li-

tchfield Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free parking and admission, litchfield-park.org

Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable MARCH 8 This month, the Faith & Community Roundtable will learn about GoodyearCares Navigator. In addition to networking, the group will talk about Goodyear’s assistance in helping residents find the help they need.

Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

Water Workshop: Irrigation Repair & Maintenance MARCH 9 Saving water doesn’t necessarily mean watering plants less. In this class, students will learn how to fix irrigation problems and become familiar with irrigation parts.

Virtual, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

Chamber on Tap MARCH 10 Join the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce for a night of pizza, brews and conversations. All chamber members — new and established — are invited.

Old Chicago, 1828 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 5 to 7 p.m., free for chamber members, $10 for nonmembers, southwestvalleychamber.com

Smoke on the Water III MARCH 12 Barbecue food trucks serve their best entrees to guests at Hidden Lake while local bands perform and vendors sell their wares.

The Spiritual Fragrance of Islam: Insights and Practices to Overcome Polarization and Heal the Suffering of Mother Earth MARCH 12 This workshop presented by Tacheria — Interfaith Spirituality Center brings Muslim Sufi Minister Imam Jamal Rahman to read verses of the Quran. This event will include meditation and mystical chants.

Tacheria — Interfaith Spirituality Center, 2647 S. 158th Drive, Goodyear, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., $35-$60, tacheria.org

Arts in the Park Concert MARCH 13 This month at The Wigwam, the Thaddeus Rose Band will perform a free show. Guests are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 3 to 5 p.m., free, wigwamarizona.com

Virtual HOA Education MARCH 15 Join Mulcahy Law Firm to learn how to run legal and effective board and annual meetings. Class will conclude with a Q&A session.

Virtual, 11 a.m. to noon, free, goodyearaz.gov

YANA Chat and Chew MARCH 16 Goodyear Police Department’s YANA program is hosting Chat and Chew for baby boomers. The event features speakers addressing scams, identity theft and AARP’s services.

Goodyear Recreation Center, 420 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free but reservations required, goodyearaz.gov

Get’n Lucky Lakeside St. Patty’s Day Party MARCH 17 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like 1989 with Three Alarm, a three-piece 1980s arena-style rock band. Traditional Irish dishes will be served.

Hidden Lake, 24445 W. Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 5 to 11 p.m., tickets start at $50, hiddenlakeaz.com

DeLille Cellars Wine Dinner MARCH 18 TO MARCH 20 DeLille Cellars visits The Wigwam’s monthly wine dinner featuring a fivecourse meal paired with the winery’s fan favorites.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park,

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6:15 to 9 p.m., tickets start at $109, wigwamarizona.com

Unicorn Fantasy Festival MARCH 20 Be teleported into another dimension of mystical creations at Hidden Lake. Meet “real” unicorn, fairies and dragons.

Hidden Lake, 24445 W. Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., tickets start at $18.50, hiddenlakeaz.com

Water Workshop: Container Gardening MARCH 23 This class will list plants that prefer growing in containers as well as the preferred container type and size, potting mix, water and fertilizer. Class includes a container planting demonstration.

Virtual, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

VFW Post 6310 Car Show MARCH 26 The VFW Post 6310 Car Show drives into the Ashley Home Store parking lot for its fifth annual event. Gaze upon classic, modern, custom and hotrod cars while eating green chili burritos.

Ashley Home Store, 1479 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, vfw.org

Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing MARCH 28 The city of Goodyear will hold a public hearing to receive input on the FY 2022-23 HUD Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The plan will be available for public review and comment from March 22 to April 20 at Goodyear City Hall and online.

Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, 5 p.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

Fiction Book Club MARCH 28 Join the group for a discussion about “Next Year in Havana” by Chanel Cleeton. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Goodyear Library.

Registration required; space is limited.

Event space allows for social distancing. Masks required.

Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C101, Goodyear, 1 p.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

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Vober’s ‘choices’ shared in new book

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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ori Vober said she believes God has a plan for everyone, citing Jeremiah 29:11 NIV, “For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Vober suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, and, from it, developed epilepsy. She felt called to share her story, and her journey of faith and perseverance, to encourage others.

“It was caused by a malformation of the blood vessels on the right side of my brain,” she said. “I had a massive brain bleed. I had just left corporate America, left the airline industry, three weeks prior to take a position at our church.

“We were trying to start our family, and we thought less travel and less stress would help the situation.

One day, I started feeling really bad. I called my parents, and they met me at the church.”

Before she made it to the hospital, she lost consciousness. Upon arrival at the medical center, she had five-hour brain surgery to stop the bleeding. For several days, she was in a drug-induced coma.

When she awoke, her left side was paralyzed. She had to relearn to walk through therapy.

“I’m doing very well,” she said. “I’m independent. I don’t need a walker. I still have a disability, especially on the left side. I can drive. I dedicated the next seven years of my life to physical

therapy. It was a full-time job for me.”

To share her story, she is releasing a book called “Choices” on Trilogy Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of TBN. Set for release Friday, March 11, “Choices” can be picked up early at Ribbons Tea House in Litchfield Park from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 5.

“About this time last year, I felt God calling me, saying, ‘I saved you from a stroke and I gave you a story, so get writing,’” she recalled.

“A year later, this is how my book is coming out. It’s about my faith journey and my journey through our perseverance and the challenges of stroke.

“I developed epilepsy from the stroke. My book also discusses job loss and adoption parenting. We’re all faced

with challenges — big and small. We also have a choice of how we’re going to react to those challenges. It’s our attitude that can carry us a long way. I hope my story can give hope and encouragement to others.”

Born in Atlanta, Vober considers Texas to be her home because she spent her high school and college years in the Lone Star State. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.

Vober and her husband, Dainis, met in Minnesota after she was transferred there for her job after graduation.

Married in Texas in 1998, they live in Goodyear. They purchased land in Pin-

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‘Hot Biblical Topics’ hitting Zoom

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sing “The Bible Now” by Richard Elliot Friedman and Shawna Dolansky as a reference, Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, Ph.D., will show participants of a new class, “Hot Biblical Topics: Controversial Issues as Seen in the Bible,” what the ancient Bible teaches regarding contemporary controversies.

The Zoom class includes fresh interpretations of texts that have been misused to justify both stringent and lenient positions on such topics as capital punishment, homosexuality, abortion and environmental issues. These “hot topics” will be discussed with respect for all attendees.

This three-week course will be taught

by Kaplan, rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley. Kaplan has a diverse rabbinic background, having served congregations in Israel; Capetown, South Africa; Albany, Georgia; Kingston, Jamaica; and Mobile, Alabama, before assuming his current position at TBS.

The author of several books and numerous papers and articles, Kaplan earned an undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University with a major in Jewish studies; a Ph.D. in American Jewish history from Tel Aviv University (his dissertation was on “Conversion to Judaism in America: 1760 to 1897”); and a rabbinic degree and a MHL (Hebrew Letters and Literature) from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (Jerusalem). He was subsequently ordained as a rabbi in the Reform Jewish movement.

The course will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays March 15, March 22 and March 29 on Zoom, or anytime on YouTube (enrollees will receive link for both).

It is open to anyone interested in attending. The cost is $18 for members of TBS and $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required. To enroll, call the TBS office at 623-977-3240 or send an email templebethshalomaz@gmail.com before March 10.

Lori and Dainis Vober adopted three siblings. That is shared in her new book, “Choices.”

She will sign copies of the book on Saturday, March 5, at Ribbons Tea House in Litchfield Park. (Photo courtesy of Lori Vober)

Choices...continued from page 26 etop for their retirement home.

“We’re happily married and have a strong faith and a strong love,” she said. “It’s carried us through some pretty tough times.”

The Vobers adopted a sibling group of three kids from Colombia, South America, in 2011.

“Our journey of adoption parenting has been a blessing and has had its challenges,” Vober said.

“It has not been easy, but God really called us to give kids who didn’t have a home a forever home. That was 11 years ago. They’re now 21, 19 and 17.

The 21-year-old is on her own, living in Ohio. Our 19-year-old is a senior in high school, and the 17-year-old is a junior in high school.”

The couple are members of Desert Springs Community Church in Good-

year, and Vober is an active part of the women’s ministry.

She serves as a weekly Bible study leader and enjoys connecting with women each week.

Vober’s goal is to be a motivational speaker. She will attend a conference in Texas this summer to refine her speaking skills and confidence level.

“God is not finished with our story yet,” she said. “One day, this will all come to fruition.”

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Agua Fria senior defies odds, wants to help others

BY DOYOON KIM

West Valley View Staff Writer

B

ailey Mitchell is known as “Mr. Community.”

The 17-year-old Agua Fria High School student has cultivated a reputation as a young man who loves and supports his city.

“I love (my) community,” Mitchell said. “Talking and having fun, forming friendship, and being together with people as a community is just one of the best feelings.”

Mitchell was recently named the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s 2022 Youth of the Year, representing the clubs’ Bob Bové Branch in Avondale. The award is a scholarship given to high school sophomores through seniors who demonstrate dedication to service, family and academic success at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ annual competition.

At the club, Mitchell was the Keystone Club president, the flag football captain, a staff assistant for which he led field trips for the kids, led fundraising efforts and community service initiatives.

His motivations to serve stem from his personal experiences. Despite coming from a difficult home situation and facing numerous challenges in his life, Mitchell persevered and is living his

life to the fullest.

Mitchell lives with his grandmother, who adopted him and his older brother 10 years ago. He and his six siblings were put into foster care when Mitchell was about 7 years old because his mother and stepfather had addiction and substance abuse issues.

His family could not afford to live in proper housing, so Mitchell and his family lived throughout the state. Because he frequently switched schools, he found it difficult to make friends.

“Eventually the state split (my brother and I) from our sisters, and my grandparents adopted us,” Mitchell said. “Even through the hard times, my mom always tried to do the best for me. She struggled with money and substance abuse but loved me with all her heart.”

After his adoption, Mitchell, his brother and his grandmother planned to move to South Carolina, but they returned to live with their great-grandmother. Eventually, the three chose to move again. On the road, their car broke down in Arizona while on their way.

“It was just a crazy coincidence. We stayed with our cousins and ended up living there. I had contact with my other siblings, but not with my parents as much,” Mitchell said.

A few years later, after settling down in Arizona, Mitchell and his brother’s mother died by suicide.

“It hasn’t been easy for me,” Mitchell said. “Sometimes I still miss her. But the past is the past, and the future is the future. You never forget, but you can move on. I don’t regret anything if anything happens to me.”

He also recently lost his stepfather to complications related to COVID-19 and a close friend to gun violence.

“I used to look at people just as friends or as someone I Bailey Mitchell was recently named the Boys & Girls Clubs of knew,” Mitchell said. the Valley’s 2022 Youth of the Year, representing the clubs’ Bob “But I’ve learned Bové Branch in Avondale. (Photo courtesy of Bailey Mitchell) that everyone has a story. Everyone run out of time; things happen to you has gone through things no one would that are out of control.” expect. I’ve been through tough times, Mitchell’s past has inspired him to I feel this, but a lot of people also have act and help those like him. Joining experienced difficulties. I’ve learned the Boys & Girls Clubs helped him that if you wait to say ‘hi’ to someone, Senior...continued on page 31 you should do it now. You’re going to

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Tolleson, Theater Works team to help kids

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heater Works is bringing the joy of performance — and the rocking educational wonder of “Schoolhouse Rock Live” — to schools in the Tolleson Elementary School District.

The recipients of a 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grant, the two organizations are launching the 18-week program designed to give a theater experience to students in second through eighth grades.

It was set for 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic.

Laura Berger, who came on as the Theater Works education director on Jan. 3, said the program is “exciting.”

“What’s exciting to me is that we are able to provide an arts program for a district that has very little access to an arts program either during the school day or afterward,” Berger said.

Teaching artists from Theater Works go into the schools four days a week and host a two-hour program, one that

is customized to each school.

Cydney Trent from Anthem is one of the teaching artists and she said the variety in ages has had unexpected benefits for the participants. She has one class with several first graders and one eighth grader.

“The eighth grader has been great in helping to be a role model and learn things,” Trent said. “She’s very shy, so it’s been really good for her to have these little kids looking up to her and giving her a boost in her confidence.

It’s been special to watch their friendships develop.”

Trent emphasized that arts programming does far more than just teach kids how to become actors, singers and dancers. There are soft skills that they learn daily.

“They’re not only learning performance skills and having an opportunity to express themselves artistically, they are learning leadership, practicing literacy skills and practicing public speaking,” Trent said.

About 60 children in four schools

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participate. The first few weeks gauge if students are interested.

“I want to stress, they don’t have to be good at it,” Trent said. “They just have to enjoy it. They just have to be wanting to learn. We’re not looking at how talented they are, we are looking at sharing this with everyone.”

At the end of the 18-week program, each of the schools performs “Schoolhouse Rock Live,” which the students learn.

Berger and Trent remember singing the songs when they were in school and praise them as a way of learning and retaining content in a wide range of subjects.

“It’s such an accessible way to remember that information,” Berger said. “The songs are catchy and fun and make learning fun.”

Trent said it has been great to watch her first graders spouting off their multiplication factors as they sing “Three is a Magic Number.”

She said they did a math lesson one afternoon where they wrote out all the factors on the board to learn how it works.

Another time, the class looked up the definitions of flora and fauna so that they could understand what they were singing and talking about.

While many programs are geared toward high schoolers, Theater Works opens the world of performance and everything that goes along with it to elementary school students.

“One of the things we say in my classroom every week is ‘celebrate your mistakes,’” Trent said. “Theater doesn’t have a right or wrong way to do things. It gives you an opportunity to explore.”

Berger agreed.

“To bounce off of that, I think theater specifically helps kids to learn empathy, to be able to put themselves in the shoes of another person,” Berger said. “Looking at the world through another perspective is key to developing empathy.”

Other teaching artists include Tatum Sosnowski from Glendale, David Seaburg from Surprise, and Clara Bentz from Phoenix.

“This truly wonderful project offers students the chance to experience the-

Clara Bentz teaches one of the after-school elementary programs for Theater Works.

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ater and the arts in a partnership that brings a high level of enrichment to the community,” Berger said.

“You don’t have to spend millions of dollars to expose your children to the arts,” Trent added.

Spring break camps

Theater Works’ Theater Alive musical theater camp “Broadway Bonanza” is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18, for ages 7 to 17 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Registration is $240, and the deadline is March 11.

Kids camp is for children ages 7 to 12; teen camp is for teens ages 13-17.

It’s for kids who love musical theater.

Campers will be directed by theater professionals as they learn a showcase of musical numbers and choreography from popular Broadway shows in one week.

No prior singing or dancing experience is required to join this camp. The fun will culminate with a sharing for family and friends at Theater Works on the final day of camp.

Extended youth care is available for an additional $100 for the week; see website for details.

To create a safe space and to keep our stages bright, wearing a mask is required for audience members attending Theater Works productions and for youth education participants. Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.

Theater Works programs are at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria. For more information about Theater Works, visit theaterworks.org.

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A Taste of Estrella supports students’ efforts

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West Valley View Staff Writer

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strella High School is looking to support the community by gathering local businesses for Taste of Estrella on Friday, March 4.

Principal Nikki Powell said she is anticipating a large turnout for the event, which also includes prizes, job interviews and haircuts.

“Right now, we have about 14 different vendors who will be on campus,” Powell said. “Everybody from the YMCA to the Estrella Mountain Community College will be on campus.

We’ll have free haircuts from the beauty academy, and some local businesses will be present on campus, with games, prizes and all kinds of food.”

Among the vendors are AzHouse Treasure, Realty One Group, Aroma Mocha

Senior...continued from page 29 find his community, and he is always willing to lend an ear to his friends and colleagues.

“I want to listen to people and understand what they are experiencing. No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. You are not alone. You have family. I’m here for you. Even through the hardest times,” Mitchell said.

As a graduating senior in high school, Mitchell has big aspirations.

Mitchell hopes to walk on to the Sun Devils football team in the fall, hopefully paving the way to the NFL. He could not play football at Aqua Fria because of COVID-19. He’s looking

Coffee, Baskin Robbins, prizes, food trucks, and Cerealphoria, Coldwater the entire event is special Coffee and Bakery, D-Imbecause the community is age Beauty College, Dicoming together. We’ve ana’s Daisy Dogs, Estrelhad 14 communities who la Mountain Community have decided to come.

College, Goodwill, Sam There are different pathGarcia Library, Sonic, Soways for our students, and mos Dental and OrthodonI want them to be exposed tics, U.S. Air Force, U.S. to many of them, includArmy, U.S. Navy and the ing trade schools and the YMCA. military.”

Powell has been workPowell said the event is ing with many local busia passion project, as she’s Principal Nikki Powell nesses to ensure the event been planning it since late is varied and interesting, trying to fo- December. cus on entertainment and enriching the “It’s been one of the things we wantschool’s students. ed to do, to be a big hub for the com“The whole thing is special,” Pow- munity, reimagining the high school,” ell said. “We’ll be promoting this on she said. social media. We’ll have games and “It’s a small alternative school,

but it’s my philosophy that this place should be a hub for the community.

I’ve talked with a number of businesses nearby up and down Van Buren, Lichfield, and introduced myself. Many of the businesses around here have ‘help wanted’ signs, so when I was telling them about this event, they were excited at the prospect of on-site interviews. Eventually, the event morphed into something bigger.”

learned about the devastating impact of pollution, extinction and global warming on the planet.

“Through community, we can help improve the environment. A lot of people think that small things don’t make differences, but they do. I’ve seen it firsthand, going through different towns, seeing landfills, waste and pollution in our country,” Mitchell said.

Mitchell organized a trash cleanup with a teacher. He hopes to gain a following and share his knowledge about how people can take steps to protect the environment.

When he is not lending a hand to

his peers, Mitchell enjoys oil painting, thanks to Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” TV show. He won first place in a statewide art competition for his landscape paintings.

Through his turbulent life, Mitchell keeps a healthy, positive attitude.

“It stems from my grandma, family and brother,” he said. “If I’m not living my best life, then what’s the point in living?

“No matter where you’re from, who you are, you can do anything. I want to inspire people to do what they dream to do. If you put your mind to it, you can do it.”

forward to college football. At ASU, he will pursue a degree in computer science or engineering and wants to develop cutting-edge technologies to benefit humanity.

“Computer science and engineering is the future,” Mitchell said.

“I want to be ready for the next wave of tech. It’s been a passion for me to write code and to create something amazing. The true beauty of code comes from its ability to create something simple or complex.”

Mitchell is passionate about protecting the environment. His interests in environmental conservation stem from a high school environmental science class during his sophomore year. He

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On Wednesday February 9, 2022, Longtime West Valley resident, 82 year old Robert Michael Ince passed away with his loving family at his bedside, due to complications from Covid 19.

Born in Detroit, Michigan to Grace and Robert B. Ince, Bob and his family moved to Central Phoenix in 1944. Bob attended grade school in the Phoenix Union elementary district and graduated from West High School in 1957. Bob also attended Phoenix College. In 1960, Bob married his sweetheart Carole Campbell, a marriage that spanned over 61 years. Together they raised two children, Patti Graham (Gary), and Robert Z. Ince (Debbie).

Bob was a fireman for the City of Phoenix, a career that he loved, spanning 27 years. Bob formed many friendships during his years in the fire service, serving side by side with those friends in many life saving incidents. Bob was recognized by those peers as Arizona Firefighter of the year in 1972 as a result of his role in the rescue of three of his crew members from a burning building roof collapse incident. Bob's schedule also allowed him to run a business in the two-way radio industry. Bob built many radio towers and support buildings on mountain peaks throughout Arizona. Many of those structures are still standing and in use today. Bob also was involved in west valley youth sports as a little league and football coach for many years.

In retirement, Bob and wife Carole were able to fully enjoy their love of horses. Bob was an avid team roper, participating in local events as well as in events in Northern Arizona and the Pacific Northwest. Deep lasting friendships within the equine-roping community enriched their retirement years and brought considerable joy and happiness to Bob and Carole.

Bob's passing leaves many saddened hearts, but Bob would tell you he led a very fulfilling life. He accomplished a lot and left this world a better place.

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Bob is survived by his loving wife Carole, daughter Patti Graham (Gary), son Robert Z. Ince (Debbie), sister Kathleen Ince, grandchildren Mat Ince, Abby Moses, Zac Ince and Drew Moses.

A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future with information posted for those interested in attendance.

Darlene Mae Toops

Darlene Mae Toops was welcomed to heaven February 22, 2022. Born July 2, 1939 in Chicago, IL. She came to Arizona a decade later.

A graduate of North High School in Phoenix, Darlene launched a life-long career in newspaper printing and publishing. As co-founder of The Glendale Star, she was inducted into the Arizona Newspapers Association Hall of Fame.

She was an active community member where she served on numerous boards, commissions and service clubs and was the first female Chair of the Board for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.

Darlene was a fan, participant and supporter of Arizona auto racing and her life was filled with, faith, family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years Bill, sons Bill and Roger, Daughter-in-laws Linda and Kim, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Services will be held at Apostles Lutheran Church 7020 W Cactus Rd., Peoria Wednesday March 2 with a 10am visitation and 11am service.

Lawrence Joseph Clark Rev. Lawrence Joseph Clark, 89, of Cottonwood, Arizona died February 12, 2022. He was born January 13, 1933 to Perry Joseph Clark and Esther Shipman in Inglewood, California. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Lee Clark, and his grandson, Zachary Shouse.

Lawrence, a proud graduate of UCLA, earned a Master of Divinity at Eastern Baptist Seminary. He was ordained by the Philadelphia Baptist Association and later earned a Master of Ed. in Supervision & Counseling at Long Beach State University.

Rev. Clark pastored several churches and was also an associate pastor. He was the principal of 2 different schools in between his pastoral callings. He was also a social worker in Chicago for 20 years! He felt God's call on his life and desired to be an example of Christ's love in every situation, no matter what his job description was.

Larry is survived by his wife, Beverly Bullock. Larry and Beverly were blessed by God to have found each other and be united in marriage in their 'Golden years'.

They were very active together with daily swims, traveling, and cruise adventures. Larry enjoyed writing about his travel experiences to share with family when he returned. He made you feel like you had been there with them.

Other family members who miss Larry greatly are: his son, Wayne (Della) Clark; daughter, Peggy (Mark) Whiting; step-daughter Janet Layfield (Jon); step-son, William (Laurie) Bullock and his sister Dorothy Roder, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life for Larry will be Feb. 26, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, and burial at Holy Cross.

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Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 LEGAL SERVICES STATEMENTS TO THE COURT, UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION 1. Information about me, the applicant Name: Taylor Lynn Suiter address 19763 w . Sherman St. Date of Birth:03/23/1990 Place of Birth:Virginia Beach, Va 2. Information about the minor for whom this name change is requested: Name on Birth Certificate:Dylan Cale Stumfoll Address: 19763 w . Sherman St. Relation to Applicant:Parent County of Residence: Maricopa County Date of Birth: 02/23/2010 Place of Birth: Maricopa County New Name Requested:Dylan Cale Suiter 3. I ask that the birth records be changed to reflect the new name listed above.

4. I request that the name be changed for the following reasons: My son has my maiden name and he would like to match the rest of our family and siblings.

Additional Statements I understand that this name change does not establish paternity and will not cause a father’s name to be added to a birth certificate.

This application is made solely for the best interest of the minor child named above. It will not release the person from any obligations incurred or harm any rights of property or action in any original name.

Under oath or by Affirmation I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR ELECTION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of the Natural Resource Conservation Districts Law of the State of Arizona, an election for the purpose of electing a Supervisor for the Agua Fria – New River Natural Resource Conservation District will be held on the 7th day of May, 2022, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the polling place listed below: 16251 W. Glendale Ave. in, 85340 Litchfield Park, Arizona The following term(s) are to be filled by election on May 7, 2022.

Elected term for 6 years to expire 2028 A candidate for Supervisor of the Agua Fria – New River Natural Resource Conservation District must reside within the District.

Nomination Petitions may be obtained from the District Board of Supervisors. Completed write in petitions must be filed at least 40 days prior to the election, and regular nomination petitions submitted at least 10 days prior to the election with the Natural Resource Conservation Commissioner of the State Land Department, 1616 West Adams, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

"The governing body of the District may provide a mail ballot to a qualified District Elector for which it has a first class mailing address. Qualified electors of the District who wish to vote by mail ballot shall file a first class mailing address with the District governing body at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election.” Qualified District electors who receive ballots in proper form from the District governing body may cast their votes by mail." (A.R.S. ' 37-1051) To be counted, completed mail ballots must be received by the District Election Board before the closing of the polls on election day.

If a qualified District elector wishes to vote by mail, the elector's request for a mail ballot must be made timely and in writing to the address given below.

"Qualified elector" means a person who is a District cooperator and a qualified elector of the state. "District Cooperator" means any person who has entered into a cooperative agreement with the District for the purpose of protecting, conserving and practicing wise use of the natural resources under his control. (A.R.S. ' 37-1003). A person who is not already a District cooperator may obtain a cooperative agreement form from the Board of Supervisors of the District.

Agua Fria – New River NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (name) 16251 W. Glendale Ave. Litchfield Park, Az. 85340 Address Published in : The West Valley View March 2, 9, 2022 / 44938

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