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This Week

NEWS .............. 6 Abrazo discharges over 1,000 COVID-19 patients

SPORTS ........ 13 DEHS wide receives shares knowledge

YOUTH ......... 17 Golf club offering college scholarships

OPINION ................. 8 BUSINESS.............. 10 SPORTS ..................12 FEATURES ..............14 YOUTH ..................17 OBITUARIES ...........18 CLASSIFIEDS ..........20 NORTH

March 3, 2021

The Voice of the West Valley for 35 years

Heart attack survivor thanks first responders

BY ALLISON ENGSTROM West Valley View Staff Writer

More than two months after suffering a major heart attack, Ricky Preciado and his family reunited with the Buckeye firefighters and paramedics who helped save his life.

Ricky, his family and the crew shared an afternoon of gratitude on Feb. 23 at the Buckeye Fire Department Station, recounting the night Ricky’s life was saved.

Ricky’s wife, Jessica Preciado, recalls Dec. 12, 2020, as being a typical Saturday.

They spent the day with family and took their dogs for a walk. Hours later, the night took an unexpected turn when she heard Ricky struggling to breathe in his sleep.

“I, for whatever reason, decided to just take a deep breath of air and put it in his lungs,” Jessica said.

The family called 911 as Jessica continued CPR on her husband.

When Buckeye firefighters and paramedics from Engine 703 arrived, Ricky had been unresponsive and without a pulse for 10 minutes.

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Ricky Preciado, center, meets with Buckeye firefighter Steve Gompf, Buckeye engineer/paramedic Jeff Miller, Buckeye engineer/paramedic Marc Andrade and Buckeye Valley Fire Capt. Brandon Johnson. (Photo courtesy of the city of Buckeye)

Avondale leaves Southwest Valley Chamber

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

The city of Avondale chose to not renew its membership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Instead, it will immediately focus on growing its Avondale Local Edge program within the local busi-

ness community.

“This is part of our evolution in supporting Avondale businesses,” said Ken Chapa, economic development director.

“With the burgeoning development across Avondale, the city is committed to providing an array of premium services that support

Avondale businesses at all stages of growth.

Avondale believes that for our local business to succeed, the city must play a role in helping them to achieve that success. We also believe we know our business community and have

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Survivor...continued from page 1 The crew continued CPR, administered lifesaving medication, and used the AED four times before Ricky regained a pulse.

“We’re never going to give up. It’s not our job,” said Marc Andrade, Buckeye Fire Department engineer and paramedic.

Ricky spent several days in the hospital recovering.

Avondale...continued from page 1 their interests as a foremost priority.”

All these services are provided to local businesses, who contribute tax dollars to Avondale’s economy, at no cost, Chapa said.

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce serves Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson.

The chamber’s board chair, Chris Amos, thanked Avondale in a statement for its contributions over the years and wished the city success in its new endeavor. The chamber will continue to represent and provide services to member businesses in Avondale and maintain its support and advocacy of all business

At 50 years old he was active and healthy with no underlying conditions.

“The last thing from my mind was a heart attack,” Ricky said.

Doctors are unsure what caused the heart attack, but Ricky suffered no heart or brain damage. He does, however, have a pacemaker to control his heartbeat.

“The doctor said I have a beautiful heart,” Ricky said. “It’s perfectly clean,

strong. No damage from the heart attack.”

Just two weeks later, Ricky was snow skiing and hitting the sand dunes with his family.

Andrade called Ricky’s recovery “a miracle.”

“I hate to use that word. Cliche, right?

But if you are down that time with no heartbeat, no pulse, it is a miracle, right?” Andrade said.

Ricky said he feels 10 years younger.

“I’m very grateful to have a second chance, and I’m going to do everything I can to make life better,” Ricky said.

The Preciado family remains thankful for the lifesaving measures the Buckeye Fire Department took to save Ricky’s life.

“I think it was God’s plan, a miracle.

It was all in God’s hand, and I can’t be more grateful,” Jessica said.

in the Southwest Valley region.

“We will continue to provide services to our members and all the businesses in Avondale and look forward to increasing our base as the city of Avondale works to bring additional industry and commerce to the region,” Amos said.

“We wish the city of Avondale administration well and look forward to finding ways to coordinate efforts for the benefit of the region.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all businesses hard and finding ways to manage these difficult times is the primary focus of many, the chamber is focused on plans to rework, revamp and relaunch programs for the future as the Southwest Valley continues to grow and

prosper, Amos said.

During the past couple of years, Avondale’s economic development office developed a comprehensive set of programs to assist and support all businesses. From New Business Welcome initiatives, such as groundbreakings, grand openings and ribbon cuttings, to programs that sustain, retain and inform, the Avondale Local Edge initiative has been working to keep its businesses on the cutting edge to compete in this economy.

Award-winning campaigns such as the “Ready to Serve” campaign, in support of local restaurants and eateries, and “Avondale Loves You/Avondale Te Quiere,” are available to market and showcase Avondale businesses.

Avondale Local Edge has a strong website presence at avondalelocaledge. com, as well as on social media platforms. This year, Avondale launched its Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Avondale, which will highlight the myriad shopping, dining and entertainment attractions in the community.

Under construction at the Avondale Civic Center Campus is a new 21,000-squarefoot annex that will house executive offices, along with a conference and visitor center that will advance the business community’s needs.

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Avondale FD: Install a working smoke alarm

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Avondale residents may be eligible to receive free smoke alarms as a collaborative Make a Difference Day and home safety initiative.

Avondale Fire-Medical, in collaboration with the Avondale Neighborhood & Family Services Department, is providing new smoke alarms to those who may need them, as part of an outreach initiative, March 15 to March 20.

Smoke alarms, a Make a Difference T-shirt, and educational materials (in English and Spanish) with a web address to an informative video on how to install smoke alarms will be delivered to the doorstep of those who participate. Supplies are on a first-come, first-served basis for this free event.

“Working smoke alarms in a home can help save lives. If they are properly installed and maintained, they can protect everyone living in the home,” said Jason Napier, fire marshal for Avondale Fire-Medical.

Avondale Fire-Medical and other local groups typically canvass at-risk neighborhoods to help install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms, and educate families about fire prevention safety.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety precautions, outreach has taken a new form this year. Two city departments — Avondale Fire-Medical and Neighborhood & Family Services —

have joined forces, combining efforts in home safety education and providing this program in a do-it-yourself format.

“We are excited to see how this method of home safety education inform and empowers residents to make a difference when it comes to safety in their own home,” said Donna Gardner, youth and community engagement manager of Avondale Neighborhood &

Family Services.

The program is available to Avondale residents, funded in part by funds earmarked for the annual Make a Difference Day, an event normally scheduled for fall but reinvented into this collaborative, socially distanced, safe format. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to participate.

To apply, visit avondaleaz.gov. For more information, call 623-333-2723.

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Avondale road preservation treatment continues

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 3, 2021

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Contractor crews working for the city of Avondale are continuing to apply preservation treatments to roads throughout the municipality.

The roads being treated are a mixture of residential and collector streets, and the work will take place over a period of approximately eight weeks from late February.

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of the Agua Fria River include roads in portions of the Sage Creek, Las Palmeras West, Corte Sierra and Rancho Sante Fe neighborhoods. East of the river, residential roads getting treated are in the Garden Lakes and Avalon Estates neighborhoods.

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Residents who have questions may call the city of Avondale at 623-333-4221.

Blood donors can help leukemia patients

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

While all donors of all blood types are in demand, there’s a critical need for type O — the universal blood.

All blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Blood donors save the lives of Arizona patients like David, who is alive today with the help of 39 blood donors. His last name was withheld by Vitalant.

In March 2017, his doctor sent him to the ER, where an oncologist confirmed David had leukemia and would have survived only three or four weeks had he not come to the hospital.

David spent 100 days in the hospital enduring rounds of chemotherapy, overcoming medical setbacks and receiving blood transfusions before he finally heard the words “your cancer is in remission.” “Blood donors gave me a chance to get married and, last fall, become a father,” David said.

“I am so inspired by their sacrifice.”

For your blood donation appointment, visit vitalant.org (enter city or ZIP code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1877-258-4825).

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Public blood drives include: • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale, 11460 W. Hilton Way, Avondale.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, Larry H. Miller Volkswagen, 10205 W. Papago Freeway, Avondale.

• 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Valley Baptist Church, 37702 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah.

• 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 15, Leaf Verde RV Resort, 1500 S. Apache, Buckeye.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, Sigler Wholesale Distributors, 9702 W. Tonto Street, Tolleson.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 28, Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 S. Miller Road, Buckeye.

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Abrazo marks 1,000-plus COVID-19 patient discharges

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

A year after COVID-19 was first diagnosed in Arizona, Abrazo West Campus has successfully cared for and discharged more than 1,000 COVID-19 patients. Abrazo West, like its sister Abrazo hospitals in the Valley, remains vigilant in its determination to provide safe care for COVID-19 and nonCOVID-19 patients.

“Thanks to the skill and commitment of our providers and staff, more than 1,000 patients have had a fighting chance of surviving this disease, reuniting with loved ones and living life. It’s a humbling milestone that involved the incredible work of this entire team,” said Abrazo West Campus Chief Executive Officer Christina Oh. Hospital administration provided ice cream treats for day and night shift staff at Abrazo West Campus and Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center as a way to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made to care for those treated for COVID-19 over the past year.

Abrazo West Campus staff and providers enjoyed free ice cream treats this week in recognition of the teams who have weathered the COVID-19 journey and been by the bedside of patients over the past year of the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Abrazo)

“While it’s inspiring to recognize the fact that, as of this week, Abrazo West has successfully cared for and discharged over 1,000 COVID patients, we also reflect on the fact that there are many families across

Arizona who have lost loved ones or continue to battle this disease,” Oh said.

“We feel that it is important to honor our teams who have weathered the COVID journey and been by the bed-

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All Arizona hospitals have taken safety measures to protect their patients, staff and communities. Abrazo hospitals remain safe for emergency and elective care, adopting COVID-19 safety standards with enhanced cleaning protocols, visitor restrictions, and screening of everyone entering its facilities.

“Our hospitals are safe for elective and emergency care. We have rigorous protocols in place for the safety for patients, physicians and staff,” added Dr. Brian Dursteler, chief of staff at Abrazo West. “There is a greater risk for secondary issues if care is delayed.”

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number of COVID-19 diagnoses continue trending downward.

“Deferred or delayed care is essential. It is important to understand that elective procedures are medically necessary.

These are procedures that help provide relief from knee or hip pain, cancer, cardiovascular, neurological or other conditions.

‘Elective’ is still essential care, which can be lifesaving and life altering treatment,” Oh said.

Hospitals, ERs and doctors’ Patricia Hinds and Maria Luna give a thumbs up to offices are safe places to receive the treats. (Photo courtesy of Abrazo) care, Dursteler said. pandemic and vaccine availability, pre“Waiting to see a doctor or go to cautions are still important. the ER may result in a greater risk of “Don’t let ‘COVID fatigue’ cause complications, disability and lengthier complacency. Continuing our prevenrecovery times. Strokes, heart attacks tion efforts, like frequently washing our and other health issues still happen hands, wearing a face mask, maintaining during a pandemic,” he said. social distancing, and getting vaccinated While health care professionals are when it’s your turn, benefits everyone in encouraged by current trends in the our community,” Dursteler said.

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SMITH’S OPINION — Las Vegas Sun

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Leibowitz reaction Editor: The despicable comparison of deceased media icon Rush Limbaugh to Ted Bundy by columnist David Leibowitz reflects poorly on the journalistic integrity of The Glendale Star.

Leibowitz joins Limbaugh’s many critics who apparently didn’t listen to the show regularly but use out-of-context quotes from liberal media sources to promote a false narrative rather than compete in the arena of ideas.

As one example, the source of a (racist) moniker to describe then-presidential candidate Barack Obama was a Los Angeles Times columnist. Limbaugh simply played a song parody that was based on the Times’ article. And Limbaugh’s statement that he hoped the newly elected President Obama would fail referred to the implementation of Obama’s clearly stated socialist policy objectives, not the man himself, a fact recognized by any objective observer. Then Leibowitz claims that Limbaugh ginned up hate? Pot, meet kettle!

Limbaugh espoused liberty-based values and educated his listeners in the liberal mindset. It is therefore no surprise to read of the vile leftist tweets and comments regarding his passing, unfortunately reinforced by your published op-ed.

If Mr. Leibowitz himself possessed any integrity, he would apologize and resign, but I’m certainly not holding my breath.

Steve Harrison Buckeye

Questionable moves

Editor: Last year, former President Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh, and recently Florida Gov. DeSantis ordered state flags to fly at half-staff in Limbaugh’s honor. What absurdities on both counts. Limbaugh was neither a patriot nor a hero. He was sim-

ply a person of low character — a racist, a bigot and a hateful, small man. Rather than honor him we should severely disdain such a vile individual for spreading hatred and division for decades.

Dave Hungerford Goodyear

Bloated and foul opinion of David Leibowitz

David Leibowitz: I am not writing you about your errors in judgment regarding Jerry Garcia or Rush Limbaugh. It is not your errors but your ego. Your bloated and foul ego has resurfaced in a puny opinion piece in my little Glendale Star paper. I reply not to the opinion, nor the error, nor the phony accusations, but to your lie. The lie that you at any time in your existence as a radio jock running opposite Rush Limbaugh … that you, David Leibowitz, had a larger radio audience than Rush Limbaugh. I have never listened to you. I have never even heard of you, but I have heard of and heard Rush Limbaugh. I say “God bless Rush Limbaugh,” for he knew his talent was on loan. Perhaps 25 years from now, when you might discover your obvious lie that God himself and Rush are rolling in laughter at, God, at his judgment, will have mercy on your soul.

God have mercy!

Joe Wheeler Buckeye

Supports medical aid in dying

Editor: Arizona does not have a medical aid in dying law. My dad died eight years ago and would die the same bad death here in this state today. The majority of

doctors and public in Arizona support medical aid in dying. The Legislature has not in the past. It is time for change.

After 93 great years of life, my dad developed “failure to thrive” in his 94th year.

In his advance directive he had clearly outlined the concept of “confinement,” meaning that when he could no longer walk on his own, was no longer interested in reading two newspapers a day, couldn’t enjoy food, had to wear Depends, and showed declining interest in his friends and family, he was ready to die.

Living in Pennsylvania, he did not have access to a medical aid in dying option (nine states and the District of Columbia have such laws), so he considered his other options. He was done with surgeries and pharmaceutical treatments, didn’t want to linger in the longterm care facility, and was ready to die.

He called me and asked if I would be his “coach” if he chose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking. I agreed, flew there from Washington State, and spent some days with him talking through the decision. We got the hospital staff on board, reluctantly, and signed him up for hospice.

On the third morning, he stopped eating and drinking. Well-meaning nurses wanted to give him ice cream and

water; the doctors shook their heads; and my sister and I comforted him with sponge baths, glycerin lemon swabs, sugarless gum and Vaseline. Hospice increased his dose of morphine because his pain increased. After two tough days and one quiet day of sleep, he died. I miss him terribly.

Arizona End of Life Options (azendoflifeoptions.org) is committed to introducing a medical aid in dying bill to our state.

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They’re At It Again!

Some state politicians want to expand private school subsidies using tax dollars CUT from local schools. They claim it would help poor children get a better education, but here are THE FACTS: Private school vouchers have a proven track record of fraud & abuse, one audit finding more than $700,000 in taxpayer fraud

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These private school subsidies, deceptively named “Empowerment Scholarship Accounts” cost AZ taxpayers more than $100 million EVERY YEAR and are mostly used by affluent families in Scottsdale

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Politicians and lobbyists say it’s to save children from failing schools, but children in D & F rated schools ALREADY qualify for vouchers AND local West Valley schools are almost all rated A, B, or C

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Business Briefcase

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Madison Square in Phoenix is one of Landsea Homes’ newest communities. (Photo courtesy of Landsea Homes)

Hello, and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we will be looking at new homes, communities and apartment complexes breaking ground in 2021. According to a study from Extra Space, 56% of Americans plan to move in 2021, compared to just 35% who moved in 2020. If you’re looking to be part of that statistic with a big move this year, make sure to check out these three locations opening up in the West Valley.

Landsea Homes Location: Goodyear and Tolleson Landsea Homes will break ground on three new Arizona communities at Estrella in Goodyear, Sunset Farms in Tolleson and Madison Square in Phoenix.

The communities combined will

have a total of 274 homesites, adding to the region’s home demand.

Vidrio at Estrella will consist of 92 single-family homes that will showcase four modern floor plans ranging from 1,886 square feet to 3,040 square feet.

Homes will begin selling in late spring.

Sunset Farms will feature 140 single-family-styled homes with seven floor plans that range from 1,315 square feet to 3,018 square feet with options for two to six bedrooms and two to three bathrooms.

Homes will begin selling in March.

“We are thrilled to bring a new mix of beautiful and high-quality homes to prospective buyers in the greater Phoenix area,” said Todd Condon, vice president of sales and marketing with

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Estrella Mountain Community College is hosting the Skilled Trades Expo for current and prospective students on Thursday, March 11.

The annual event introduces students to business and industry professionals who share information about job training, education and employment opportunities in the skilled trades.

Rummel Construction, Forms+Spaces, Sunwest McLane and Landscapes Unlimited are some of the companies that will have representatives at the expo.

“We’re so excited to partner with local companies to allow opportunities for current and potential students to get a feel for what it’s like to work at each organization,” said Paula Livingston, the college’s dean of instruction and occupational education.

Due to COVID-19, the event will take place virtually.

“Hosting the event virtually has given us the chance to expand the expo this

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Avondale hosting softball leagues, tourneys

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

The city of Avondale is registering adults for its spring softball leagues.

The season for men’s and coed leagues begins April 6 and includes 14 regular season games and an endof-season tournament. Teams sign up for the night they want to play. Every week each team will play two games against other teams in the league. After a seven-week season, all teams will make the playoffs. A single-elimination tournament will determine the overall league champion.

Games are played at Festival Fields (101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale) from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Leagues will be organized, conducted and ad-

Festival Fields Park, above, hosts softball tournaments and leagues.

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ministered under ASA guidelines. Cost is $400 per team for returning teams, $425 for new teams.

For those looking for more tournament opportunities, Avondale is also hosting three upcoming Saturday dates.

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Avondale Parks & Recreation is implementing health and safety guidelines that comply with CDC-recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines for participation in recreational sports.

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Desert Edge WR shares knowledge with kids

BY ZACH MOORE

West Valley View Staff Writer

Desert Edge High School senior Dhayven Valentine is one of many athletes who had to improvise so recruiters would notice him.

The uncertainty of his senior season at Avondale’s Westview High School led him to transfer to Goodyear’s Desert Edge High School.

Per the AIA’s transfer rule, Valentine was required to sit out his first four games of his senior season. While it was not an ideal scenario, he acknowledged the opportunities it allowed him to pursue off the field.

“The 7v7 were led by the seniors, which allowed them to show off their skills for college coaches that come out,” Valentine said.

“I think it was a very good opportunity for everybody.”

Valentine plays for OTBElite, a local 7v7 football team that helps

develop players with their respective high schools. A 7v7 is a stripped-down form of football.

His little brother, Daniel White Jr., plays for the flag football team 8U AZ BallHawks. Valentine’s sisters and father are heavily involved with flag football, too.

He said his time spent mentoring and supporting the BallHawks has not only helped him develop as an athlete but has empowered him to pass on what he has learned to his brother.

“I know the whole team,” Valentine said. “They’ve been together for years and for me. It’s like a family.

“When I go out to their games, I show a lot of support. I go to help them out and try to make them better.”

That support brought the AZ BallHawks the 2021 NFL Flag Bowl championship. It meant a lot to him to talk about his continued

involvement with the sport of football, especially flag football.

This, in a time when Valentine was unable to be on the field for Desert Edge.

Transferring, Valentine said, was hectic, but he’s grateful to play at all. The support he received from his teammates has been surreal.

“Everybody welcomed me,” he said. “The coaches welcomed me in, and they centered plays around me. It was a really good experience.”

He called it a terrific example of flexibility and community involvement. It brought the star recruit a successful final season of high school football.

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Tree of Oil helps customers ‘be present, be happy’

BY SARAH DONAHUE

West Valley View Staff Writer

Richard Morgan said he was reluctant to start selling CBD products at Tree of Oil in Goodyear.

Morgan is the co-owner of the veteran- and family-owned store, which sells a wide variety of specialty cooking products, like ultra-premium certified extra virgin olives oil, aged balsamic vinegar from Italy, locally sourced honey, sea salts and teas.

While it is a specialty food store, Tree of Oil makes an effort to provide the best and healthiest products at a reasonable cost, Morgan said.

Tree of Oil is located on the northwest corner of West McDowell and North Litchfield roads and opened in 2014, starting with 35 products and growing its inventory over the years to offer 77 different olive oils and balsamic vinegars.

It offers unique fused and infused ol-

ive oil with lemon or garlic, also selling sophisticated options like cherry, grape, fig or elderflower balsamic vinegar.

The customers can try the oils and balsamic vinegars, which are neatly lined across the edges of the store with informational cards stating its name, origin and flavor palates.

Tree of Oil brings in customers from all over the United States and Canada, and many become loyal customers after their first purchase, Morgan said. People will even stop in just to say hi, even if they don’t necessarily purchase something, Morgan said.

However, he was worried about how people would react to the store selling this kind of product.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring substance that comes from the same cannabis plant as marijuana.

However, CBD is non-psychoactive, and its health benefits can provide relief

for ailments like back pain, insomnia and inflammation.

However, his partner and the store’s co-owner, Fredy Sanger, explained why selling CBD goes hand in hand with the store’s mission.

Part of the store’s motto is “Be happy, be present,” Sanger said.

Not only does the store provide its customers with “amazing” products, but “we give this option for you to feel well enough to actually cook,” he said.

Extra virgin olive oil is Tree of Oil’s specialty. The store is “You cannot be present co-owned by Richard Morgan, pictured. (Photo by Pablo Robles) in pain. You cannot enjoy a good meal in pain. And that’s what we of 18 can choose from products like love about CBD.” CBD tinctures, gummies, bath bombs, The store has been selling organic, soft gels, hand and sports creams, salves USDA-approved CBD for two and a and powdered sports drinks. All its CBD half years now. Customers over the age products are also tested to ensure it has

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CBD, the highest amount the store carries. The energy drink packets are also very popular, which don’t contain all the “junk” that’s in other unhealthy energy drinks, Morgan said.

CBD brings in first-time customers and attracts many loyal customers as well. The only issue is “so many people still don’t Beetanical Garden sells its honey at Tree of Oil in know we’re here,” Morgan said.

Goodyear. (Photo by Pablo Robles) Word usually travels through 0% THC, Morgan said. mouth among other customers, Sanger and Morgan even went to two “which is the best kind of advertising,” seminars on CBD to provide customers Morgan said. The store has taken addiwith the best knowledge of products. tional efforts to advertise itself and the Customers’ canine companions can also CBD products it sells to get more people experience these health benefits, as the in the door.

While they saw good results from sellstore sells CBD dog treats and tinctures ing CBD, the passage of Proposition 207 with formulas designed just for them.

Morgan first started getting into CBD “hasn’t changed anything for us,” Morwhen he used it on his Alaskan mala- gan said. mute, Kodiak. Seeing how much CBD “We are a store for families,” Sanger helped Kodiak and his other dogs find said. “Having THC in the store is not relief from hip dysplasia, he decided to something that goes hand in hand with try it for himself. our philosophy.”

Last year, Morgan had to undergo a Selling products with THC would also full knee replacement surgery due to his require many permits, which are very severe arthritis in his left foot. His arthri- expensive, Sanger explained. tis affects his hands as well.

COVID-19 already brought forth a “I was in a lot of pain,” Moran said. “I started taking CBD after it worked so well for (my dogs), and I virtually have no pain in my hands or in my feet anymore.”

Kodiak has since passed, but Morgan and Sanger’s love for CBD remains.

They still use it on their dogs to help them find pain relief and relaxation, also using it personally.

Despite Morgan’s apprehension, selling CBD at Tree of Oil has “worked very well for us,” he said. They’ve seen around a 90% return rate with customers.

Sanger explained how CBD also helps many customers with sleep issues like insomnia.

“If you don’t sleep, you’re worthless,” he said. “You’re just not even a penny of your worth. Customers take this pill, and they have their life back.”

Sanger said he knows this because he’s seen the results himself.

The soft gels containing curcumin are Morgan and Sanger’s favorite and most popular of the CBD products they sell.

Curcumin is a natural antioxidant that comes from turmeric root, which also reduces inflammation.

The other most popular products are the tinctures with 1,350 milligrams of

significant financial impact on the store; however, Morgan and Sanger have taken measures to adapt to the times and provide specialty products to customers in the safest manner.

Tree of Oil offers local delivery and curbside pickup, and customers all over the United States can have their quality products shipped to their homes with its online website.

It also offers free local delivery and free shipping on CBD orders.

The store used to give out bread to its customers to try the oils and balsamic vinegars with; however, this has temporarily stopped to mitigate potential health concerns.

Tree of Oil also temporarily discontinued its cooking instruction demonstrations led by Sanger, who is a chef.

The last cooking instruction with everyone together was over a year ago; however, “We will start again someday,” Morgan said.

Tree of Oil plans to celebrate its fiveyear anniversary in late April by bringing in barrel-aged smoked and spiced maple products from Maine to sell in the store.

Morgan retired from his job as an electrical engineer to open Tree of Oil with

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Sanger, who is from Columbia. Both knew they wanted to open a store involving food, as Sanger is a chef, so they decided to focus on the world of specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

“The store is very important for us because it shows how much we love cooking,” Sanger said. “The good thing about specialty food stores is it makes for a special kind of bond with your customer.”

Hearing people talk about how they used the store’s products to make a creative meal to enjoy with their families is “amazing,” Sanger said.

“This is how we meet and interact with new and returning customers, which for us is amazing. It’s very gratifying,” he said.

“Seeing somebody tasting your products and making happy faces, it fills you up. It makes you happy, and that’s a feeling that you don’t ever want to stop.”

—Staff writer Sarah Donahue can be reached at sdonahue@timespublications.com

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Golf club offering college scholarships

BY JAKARIA ROSS

West Valley View Staff Writer

The Mexican American Golf Association, Phoenix Chapter, is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students.

“We have been awarding scholarships for several years,” said David Juarez, a Goodyear resident and the association’s scholarship chairman.

Students can apply through magaphx.com before April 30.

The Mexican American Golf Association was founded in the early 1960s in California before it branched out to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

“It’s a social organization,” Juarez said. “The one thing we have in common is we play golf. We represent ev-

ery ethnic group you can think of. We have about members in the Valley and in Tucson. There are several hundred in Texas and California.”

Each club is run differently. The Mexican American Golf Association received its nonprofit status and helps food banks and people in need, along with offering scholarships.

“In the last few years, we’ve pushed our scholarship initiative,” Juarez said.

“We’re much more active in the community directly.”

Juarez encouraged parents or grandparents to guide their grandchildren or children to the website to apply.

“We assume all the kids need some financial assistance,” Juarez said.

MAGA hosts golf tournaments, but

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Several West Valley residents were honored for the fall 2020 semester.

Naomi McCloud and Nathaniel Manzo of Goodyear and Emma Hiatt of Buckeye were named to the honor roll at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah.

Madison M. Bearden of Goodyear is included in the University of Wyoming’s academic dean’s list.

The University of Kansas named several students to the honor roll, including Brianna Gomez of Avondale, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; and Seth Sweet-Chick of Goodyear, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Elle Freitas of Buckeye was named

to the Southeast Missouri State University president’s list for academic achievement.

Courtney L. Collins of Buckeye was named to the Wichita State University dean’s honor roll.

Tiffani Sollars of Litchfield Park, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus, in Madison, New Jersey, has been named to the dean’s list.

Devin Mitchell Richardson of Litchfield Park was named to the dean’s list at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.

Gabrielle Mitchell of Tolleson has qualified for the dean’s list at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

because of COVID-19, they were canceled. The group is now shifting funds that would typically be used for that to the scholarship program.

“Typically, these Western regional tournaments are great financial events for our club, but it does somewhat limit our financial resources during our host year,” Juarez said.

“That said, we are conservative with our scholarships this year, but that may change because the COVID-19 pandemic may cause us to cancel this year’s Western regional tournament.”

Juarez said the student qualifications for a 2021 scholarship will be heavily weighted on grades and essay writing.

“It’s all grades. … Normally we’d

have them get a letter of recommendation,” he said. “Their grades have to be given to us. We have essays and a volunteer educator who grades the essays.”

Juarez added 40% of the selection process is GPA and the essay is 30%.

“We take the highest points,” he said. “They don’t have to be associated with our group, but if two kids are tied and they’re associated with the group, they’d get it. Last year we had 20 applicants and we took the top 10,” Juarez said.

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Mona Lee Bigelow Brundage, 82, passed away peacefully February 11, 2021, at her home in Buckeye, Arizona surrounded by family.

Mona was born in Eager, Arizona on December 24, 1938 and is youngest of 9 children.

Mona married Richard Glen Lane on January 21st, 1955 and together they had two sons, Danny and Matthew Lane. They were later divorced.

Mona loved being a Mom to her two sons and worked hard providing for them. At a young single's adult dance one night, she met a handsome man named "Jimmy" and married him on June 10, 1966. They were blessed with two daughters Christy and Carol. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Mona worked earnestly all of her life. She was employed as a waitress at Bob's Big Boy and later helped produce a local newspaper at a small family owned business. By far her favorite job was that of a homemaker and mom. She loved painting, sewing, cooking and doing family history. Her many LDS church callings include working in the Primary, Relief Society and one of her favorites, the Young Women's program.

She loved people and was truly interested in them and their lives.

Mona is survived by her two sons, Danny Glen Lane and Matthew Lee Lane, her two daughters Christine Ann Brundage Jonovich and Carol Lee Brundage Ruud. She also was blessed with 11 grandchildren, right great grandchildren (with 1 on the way) and two beloved cats.

She is preceded in death by her parents Orson Leroy and Ellen Pearl Ray Bigelow, all of siblings and one son-in-law Eric Ruud.

A private graveside service will be held for the family on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2:00 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery.

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Wanda Lee Jacobs Wanda Lee Jacobs of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away peacefully at home after 97 years of a full, loving and adventurous life surrounded by family and friends on February 17, 2020. She is survived by son Milton, (daughter-in-law Sherie); Robert (daughter-in-law Tina); and Kenneth; and brother James Templeton. She is also blessed with five grandchildren: Wendy, Justin, Kellie, Mitchell and Nathan; two great grandchildren: Emma and Abby, and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Robert "Bob" Jacobs.

Wanda was born December 7, 1923 in the little town of LaJunta, Colorado. Her early years with her family were somewhat nomadic, moving from town to town in Colorado, Arizona and Oklahoma until she finally established roots in the West Valley in Tolleson, Arizona.

She graduated valedictorian from Tolleson Union High School in 1941 and went to work as a secretary. Shortly after graduating she met and married her life-long love, Bob Jacobs. They raised a family of three boys in what was then North Phoenix near 20th street and Osborn.

Wanda always wanted to be a teacher but never had the money to go to college after graduating high school, or the time after she married and started raising a family.

She finally got the chance to attend college after the kids got older and well into her middle age, graduating with honors from ASU with teaching credentials. She got a job teaching for Litchfield Park Elementary School and they then returned to the West Valley moving to Litchfield Park. She taught for more than 20 years at the school and continued after retirement to work with children as a tutor for many years.

Wanda and Bob were very active in The Church at Litchfield Park. They served the church for many years establishing many close friends. Wanda's first and foremost job was that of a mother. She provided a wonderful loving family environment for her kids and husband. She lived an adventurous and fulfilling life with Bob and her kids camping, boating, and exploring the wildlands of Arizona. She and Bob hiked rim-to-rim-torim of the Grand Canyon twice in their sixties and went to China in their late seventies. After Bob passed her friends, neighbors, and caregiver Rachel became her second family providing support, friendship and companionship in her later years enabling her to remain in her home. She will be missed dearly by her family and the many friends and pupils that she touched and influenced positively throughout her life.

No services are planned at this point because of the current pandemic situation. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Park Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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Jackie James Mcdaniel Sr Jackie James McDaniel Sr. born February 10, 1944 at St Joseph hospital in Phoenix, went home to Jesus on February 11, 2021.

Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Jo Ann, three daughters Jodi Mendoza (Oscar), Kimberly Myers Devaney (Tom), Debra Davern (Jim Karow), and one son Jackie James Jr. 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren that he loved very much. Forever in our hearts till we meet again.

There will be a celebration of his life on March 6, 2021 at his home for all of his loving family and close friends.

Sandra Kay Pierce

Sandra Kay Pierce, 74 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away February 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born May 29, 1946, to Oakley and Cora Barger in Hazard, Kentucky.

A memorial service was held on Friday, February 26, 2021 at The River Church, 13735 West Auto Drive, Suite 112, Goodyear, Arizona 85338.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/sandrakay-pierce/

James Albert Dodge

Harold C Sanders Harold Sanders, originally from Buckeye, Arizona, where he is 4th generation Buckeye native, graduated to heaven on January 30th peacefully at the age of 79. He was born on May 1, 1941 to Edith (Makin) Sanders and Claud (Tex) Sanders who preceded him in death along with his younger brother, Bill.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joni (Lake) Sanders.

This beautiful marriage began in 1956 as Joni became his high school sweetheart. They were blessed with his loving children, his son Jeff (Yvonne) and his daughter Jennifer. Survivors include his pride and joy, his grandsons Josh, Justin, Matthew, Adam and Jacob.

He was employed by APS until on May 31, 1996 with almost 38 years. During his tenure with APS he had the opportunity to travel and live in different Arizona towns where many memories were made. He also was involved in many charitable organizations and his passions included desert racing, golfing, fishing, competing in rodeos and camping with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be greatly appreciated in Harold's name to the Golden Shores Community Baptist Church at P.O. Box 1175 Topock, AZ 86436.

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James Albert Dodge, age 42, of Tonopah, Arizona passed away on February 14, 2021 in Tonopah, Arizona. He was born on April 29, 1978 to Victor and Debra Dodge in Ashtabula, Ohio. James is survived by his girlfriend, Jennifer Marek; his mother, Debra Dodge; his grandfather, Bert Rutkowski and his brother, Tony Dodge. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/jamesalbert-dodge/

Decell Hudson

Decell Hudson, 101, of Avondale, Arizona departed to his heavenly home on February 14th, 2021. He was born on October 18th, 1919 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Will and Annie Hudson.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. Decell will be laid to rest at The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/decellhudson/

Marjorie Irene Massman In honor of Marjorie Massman 7/6/1926 to 2/16/ 2021. Beloved daughter of Grace Tenney and Gordon Verdick, wife of Frank Lyle Massman. Survived by four children, Joan, Barb, Bill and Laura. three Grandchildren A.J., Ben and Phillip and two Great Grandchildren Sofie and Evie. Marjorie was a wonderful daughter, wife, employee, friend and mother.

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A funeral Mass will be held at A funeral Mass will on be Thursday, held at 10:00AM 10:00AM February on 11, Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Henry's Roman 2021 at St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church at 24750 W Lower Buckeye Rd, at Buckeye, Catholic Church 24750 AZ W 85326.

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William Martin Brock William Martin Brockpassed away February 18, 2021 from Covid. Bill, as he was known by most people, was born November 20, 1938 in Marion, Indiana to Catherine and Claude Brock.

His childhood was spent in several places in central Indiana.

Bill took a job as a computer programmer at Delco Remy in Anderson, Indiana and attended Anderson College, where he met Nancy Martindale. He and Nancy married and had two sons, Curtis and Tim. In 1969 the family moved to Arizona where Bill began working, still as a programmer, for Motorola.

Seeking more stability, Bill took his final position at Arizona Public Service, where he worked for 26 years before retiring.

Bill married Dorthy Eastman Akers on August 21, 1981. He moved to her home in Buckeye where they lived for the nearly 40 years they spent together.

His love of farming was most fully expressed through his planting, caring for and harvesting pecan trees on their property. Many people looked forward to getting a baggie of his shelled pecans.

Bill is survived by his wife Dorthy, two sons, Curtis Martin Brock and Timothy Leonard Brock (Holly Williams), and stepson Rusty Akers (Lisa), four grandchildren: Holden Martin Ridge, Felix Martin Brock, Sydnee Scheer (Braedon) and Grady Akers; two brothers, Chuck Brock and Paul Brock, sister Bonnie Bailey, stepsister Sara Buckman (Bill) and a host of nephews and nieces.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the West Side Church of God in Glendale, Arizona. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye, Arizona.

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