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NEWS .............. 7 Buckeye teacher receives helping hand after fire

SPORTS ........ 14 Athletes speak about Asian American violence

FEATURES .... 18 Barrio Queen to open Avondale location

OPINION ...............10 BUSINESS.............. 12 SPORTS ..................14 FEATURES ..............17 YOUTH ..................20 OBITUARIES ...........22 CLASSIFIEDS ..........24 NORTH

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March 24, 2021

The Voice of the West Valley for 35 years

PCH to build ER, specialty clinic in Avondale

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Phoenix Children’s Hospital will soon begin work on a freestanding emergency department and multispecialty clinic in Avondale, which will provide West Valley families access to top-ranked, pediatric-specific emergency care and expanded specialty services.

The opening of the Southwest Campus is part of a larger strategic effort by Phoenix Children’s to expand access to care for

Goodyear, Buckeye ranked in top 10 of migration study

families in the West Valley and throughout the state.

The Southwest Campus will be built on the site of Phoenix Children’s Southwest Valley Specialty and Urgent Care Center at 1665 N. Avondale Boulevard. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring.

Phoenix Children’s expects to open all aspects of the new site by the spring of 2023.

“Expanding this site in the West Valley is part of a multifaceted plan to bring care right into the communities of the families Phoe-

nix Children’s serves,” said Robert L. Meyer, president and CEO, Phoenix Children’s.

“Not only will this site expand specialty care services, but it will also answer a pressing need for emergency care for children.”

Since opening the Southwest Valley Specialty and Urgent Care Center, Phoenix Children’s has experienced a surge in patients who had critical or complex needs and required advanced care. There are more

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PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View staff writer

The pandemic has undoubtedly brought about many changes for Americans, one being their decision to move. HireAHelper’s 2020 study showed a major spike of people moving in 2020, listing COVID-19 as one of their primary reasons.

Among the study, the company tracked down the cities most people are moving to in the midst of such a heavy traffic moving season. Goodyear ranked fourth and Buckeye at No. 10.

“Arizona has already been a high-growth state in years previous. So, I’m actually not surprised, but it seems like Arizona is once again on the map,” said Jaclyn Lambert,

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At the beginning of the month, the West Valley View asked our readers and Facebook followers to share original photos that capture what they love about the West Valley. The winner of the contest is Jim McGarry, whose entry showcases a jet formation in front of the sunset-lit White Tank Mountains. Thank you to everyone who participated!

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PCH...continued from page 1 than 30,000 pediatric emergency visits each year in the Avondale area, but no pediatric-specific option for emergency care. As the West Valley’s population is projected to grow at twice the national rate over the next five years, the demand for children’s health services will continue to increase.

“Phoenix Children’s has been a part of the Avondale community and serving the Southwest Valley for more than a decade now. Its facility served as a catalyst for the successful Avondale Healthcare Corridor and is a pillar of Avondale,” said Ken Chapa, Avondale’s economic development director.

“As the region’s population continues to grow, we are extremely excited about Phoenix Children’s plans that will address the growing demand for pediatric care in our community and create an economic impact of nearly $450 million over the next 10 years.”

Dr. Jared Muenzer, PCH’s physician in chief, said kids with serious or life-threatening illnesses or injuries fare better at a pediatric emergency department than an adult ER.

“This site will be staffed with board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialists who have the training and expertise to care for the most critical patients,” Muenzer added.

“I have spent years working in Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department, and I can’t stress enough the importance of staffing pediatric experts who are trained and ready the moment this care site opens.”

Phoenix Children’s will invest $33.5 million to build and equip a new 71,250-square-foot, three-story medical office building and retrofit the existing 35,000-square-foot building to provide emergency services. The Southwest Campus will expand Phoenix Children’s urgent care to emergent care.

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The new emergency department will offer 24/7 emergency care; access to physicians in more than 75 pediatric sub-specialties; 40 rooms that include triage, treatment and resuscitation rooms; six fast-track “quick turnover” beds; ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy and digital radiography. Nearly 130 Phoenix Children’s employees are expected to work out of the Southwest Campus location, with half of these being new positions.

The clinic will also expand pediatric psychology and psychiatry services in response to growing demand across greater Phoenix.

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“We have additional plans in store that will make a real difference for West Valley families,” Meyer added.

“Our most important responsibility is to provide the right care, at the right time and place, to children in our community.”

Phoenix Children’s plans to add more specialty services at the Southwest Campus in years to come. The site’s design will accommodate future development, up to and including inpatient care, as the community grows.

The health system expects no interruption to urgent care or specialty services during construction of the Southwest Campus.

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Specifically, Goodyear’s net growth capped at 135% and Buckeye at 75%.

To come up with the net growth, HireAHelper determined the number of people moving into a state or city to the number of people moving out of another state or city expressed as a percentage.

Ranking amongst the top 10 most popular moving destinations, both West Valley cities are continuing to attract people moving out of metropolitan areas.

“What I’m attributing the gross to Goodyear and Buckeye is it could potentially be people from the Phoenix area trying to get out and move to the suburbs. Phoenix actually had a 25% net loss, which I think is interesting,” Lambert said.

One of the main findings of the study showed that COVID-19 played a major role in people’s decision to move in 2020. The study found 25% of Americans who moved in 2020 did so because of the pandemic. Nearly 35% of those said it was because of financial hardship, while nearly one-third of people who moved did so to look after family.

“When we look at the real reasons why people move during COVID, a lot of it is related to finances and taking care of family, just trying to create some semblance of safety and security during this time that was honestly not a very safe and secure feeling at all,” Lambert said.

Collectively, 30% more Americans moved in the fall than in the year before. The study shows the pandemic likely had much to do with the increase, as the pandemic initially hit in the spring and the summer.

As far as what the numbers will show for 2021? Lambert said she expects to see similar results, if not another increase in the state, specifically in Goodyear and Buckeye, as she considers them “high-growth cities in a

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high-growth state.”

“It really depends on when COVID is actually going to end. I do think that we’re going to start seeing a little more growth in the Arizona area, because in years previous Arizona did rank higher for net growth,” Lambert said.

For more information on the study, visit hireahelper.com.

—Staff writer Lauren Serrato can be reached at lserrato@timespublications.com

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who had accidentally locked himself out of his vehicle,” Sheffert said.

Buckeye man arrested “While the officers were speaking with on arson charges the subject, an employee Rodney Wayne Cox Jr., a alerted the officers that the 34-year-old Buckeye resimale appeared to match dent, was arrested on charges photos from the previous of arson of an occupied incident at the Glendale structure, endangerment and Walmart. After reviewing shoplifting in connection video and comparing photos with a fire at Walmart, acfrom the Glendale incident, cording to Peoria Police Sgt. the subject was arrested.”

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According to Sheffert, Peoria Police and Cox arrived at Walmart, Fire-Medical departments spent a few hours in the responded to the fire in the Rodney Wayne Cox Jr., a store, started a fire in the pet pet department at Walmart, 34-year-old Buckeye resi- department, and stole sever21655 N. Lake Pleasant dent, was arrested in con- al items on his way out.

Parkway, at about 2:20 p.m. nection with fires at two Sheffert said there were March 17. Upon arrival, the Walmart stores. (Photo cour- 150 employees and 351 cusbuilding was evacuated and tesy of Peoria Police Department) tomers in the Peoria store when the fire was started. the fire was extinguished.

When Cox was taken into custody, Officers on scene began an investigation and were advised that a similar inci- Glendale police responded and assisted dent had occurred at a Walmart in Glen- with the investigation. dale in March 16, Sheffert said.

“Rodney was interviewed by detec“Officers on scene were checking the tives from both Peoria and Glendale Poarea and made contact with a subject lice, and Rodney admitted to starting the West Valley View Executive Editor

fires in order to cause a distraction for the shoplifting,” Sheffert said.

“Estimates of damages caused to the Walmart stores are over several million dollars.”

Charges may be added or amended, Sheffert said.

“This arrest shows the great teamwork between multiple agencies and our business partners at Walmart. We are extremely grateful for these important partnerships that help keep our communities safe,” said Chief Art Miller.

Free community child seat safety check The city of Goodyear is sponsoring a free community child seat safety check from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Moose Lodge parking lot, 1572 S. Cotton Lane, Goodyear.

Certified technicians and instructors will provide free installation and checks to ensure children’s safety seats are installed correctly.

Limited convertible car seats will be available, courtesy of the Glendale Fire Department.

For more information, call Tanja Tanner at 623-882-7308 or email tanja. tanner@goodyearaz.gov.

Avondale hosts free document shredding event Old bills, medical records, tax paperwork, bank statements and other documents with personal information can be shredded during an Avondale-sponsored event from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at City Hall’s parking lot, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. It’s open to all Avondale residents.

A $1-per-box charitable donation is requested for each box brought in (banker size) of personal documents that will be shredded off-site. The charitable donations will benefit the local services of the Friends of Avondale Libraries & Recreation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

The city is asking participants to be mindful of public health protocols to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing measures will be in place, and masks will be required when dropping off your documents. For more information, call 623-333-1000.

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Help plan transit service in the WV

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

West Valley residents are asked to fill out a short survey to evaluate the need for improved and expanded transit service.

Avondale is expected to add nearly 28,000 new residents and 13,000 jobs over the next 20 years. During the same period, Goodyear is anticipated to more than double in size, adding 105,000 residents and 31,000 jobs, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments Socioeconomic Projections of Population and Employment

by Municipal Planning Area, June 2019.

This growth brings lots of opportunities, including new job prospects, shopping, housing and an increased tax base. But it also can be difficult to keep up with the need for new infrastructure and services, including roadways and transit.

The cities of Avondale and Goodyear have partnered with the Maricopa Association of Governments and Nelson/

Nygaard consulting firm to develop a plan for the future of transit in those cities.

The Avondale-Goodyear Transit Study kicked off in May 2020, with an expected completion date of early summer 2021. The study began with a comprehensive market analysis, identifying areas of need and opportunity across the two cities. The market analysis highlighted the need to provide convenient transportation alternatives to a variety of Avondale and Goodyear residents, including seniors, youth, families and various types of commuters.

The study team has developed several concepts for new, improved and/ or enhanced transit service and is seeking input from the community. These concepts include improvements to local bus routes, modifications to the Avondale Zoom circulator, microtransit pilot zones, flexible employment shuttles, and mobility hubs.

To provide feedback, visit https:// www.research.net/r/AGTransitStudy2 or azmag.gov/Avondale-Goodyear before April 16.

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Charlene Powers-Broadbent was a community pioneer

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

Buckeye’s respected and wellknown community member Charlene Powers-Broadbent recently died from COVID-19 complications.

Powers-Broadbent spent her life in Buckeye, even meeting her husband Russell Powers Jr. at Buckeye Union High School in 1973.

In addition to her involvement in the Buckeye community, Powers-Broadbent was an insurance professional who started Powers-Leavitt insurance more than 30 years ago.

Bracken Longhurst, executive vice president at The Leavitt Group, said Powers-Broadbent was a pioneer for women within the industry.

“She was one of the few female voices in insurance; there’s not a lot of female representation in the insurance industry. She’s been in the industry for 30 years and is a leading voice and a trailblazer,” Longhurst said.

Starting with the company as a receptionist, making her way through every level until she became the owner, Longhurst said Powers-Broadbent created a legacy of which to be proud.

As for what Powers-Broadbent’s passing means for Powers-Leavitt Insurance, Longhurst said they will continue the strong reputation Powers-Broadbent built within the community and with their clients.

“Our goal is to not have any change, to continue with everything that she has already done. And that means stay

Charlene Powers-Broadbent died of complications of COVID-19. (Photo special to the West Valley View)

there in the local community with the office and with the staff and continue to deliver the same services to clients,” Longhurst said.

Longhurst said Powers-Broadbent’s partnership with the company was integral to its growing success, as she was important to her community and the firm.

“We all love her and we all miss her, and we’re all committed to continuing her legacy. Honestly, she is somebody special, and she won’t be forgotten,” Longhurst said.

—Staff writer Lauren Serrato can be reached at lserrato@timespublications.com

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

A typical night last June turned tragic when a single mother of three arrived home to see her Buckeye house on fire.

As her insurance had just lapsed, Eugenia Lopez was left trying to find a place for her family to live as a result of more Repairing the home’s damage will cost about $60,000. A than 25% of her house GoFundMe account has been set up, but ADM Group paid for the Lopez family’s rent for six months. Megan Griego of left in shambles.

“I got home, and I ADM Group visited with Eugenia Lopez and her children in opened my door and it the apartment the firm funded. (Photo courtesy of Megan Griego) smelled like smoke,” Lopez said. “We talent to rebuild her home. We are excitlooked up and saw that the top of the ed that the construction is now underway, roof was smokey and on fire. Thankful- and she will be returning back home in ly nobody was hurt.” the coming months,” Barcon said.

Damage was most prevalent in her The move from the trailer to the apartson’s room, in addition to the living ment now gives her 10-year-old and room and bathroom.

13-year-old sons more space to complete Prior to the fire, Lopez already suf- their schoolwork. One of the biggest chalfered her share of loss. Her husband lenges her family has had to face after the died a few years ago, and both her fire was transitioning to online school for brother and sister lost their battle to her kids in a small trailer. The apartment COVID-19 in 2020. has made a huge impact, Lopez said.

“It’s been very difficult. I just hope it The lease for the apartment is set to gets better. It’s just been so hard with expire in May. The general contractor all our losses,” Lopez said hired to repair the home is confident The Littleton Elementary School he can have the repairs done within 90 District teacher was forced to live in a days, Lopez said. trailer with her children in the midst of During what she considers one of the the pandemic. toughest times in her life, Lopez said When ADM Group, a local architec- she is grateful for the ADM Group and ture and design firm, heard her story it its generosity. decided to lend a helping hand by pay“They are helping us out and I realing for six months of rent for a tem- ly appreciate it, both me and my sons. porary apartment as well as starting a The year 2020 was just very tragic. I GoFundMe page to help pay for the know you can’t bring people back, but fire-damaged house. hopefully people will hear my story and “ADM Group is incredibly blessed they’re willing to help out,” Lopez said. to have ongoing projects and a full staff About $60,000 is needed to pay for during the pandemic. Our team realizes the fire-damage repairs, and the Gothat not everyone in the community has FundMe has raised nearly $36,000. The been so lucky. So, we felt compelled to demolition of the fire-damaged areas ingive back in a meaningful way to ed- side the house began the first week of ucators who have been negatively im- March. To donate to the Lopez Famipacted by COVID-19,” said Ben Bar- ly’s GoFundMe, visitgofundme.com/f/ con, principal at ADM Group. rebuild-the-lopez-residence.

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John David Burkholder starts his new assignment as Buckeye presiding judge on April 5.

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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Buckeye City Council recently selected John David Burkholder as the city’s new presiding judge. Burkholder spent the last 25 years as a judge for the Glendale City Court.

During his time in Glendale, some of Burkholder’s accomplishments include reorganizing the court to improve case flows; updating forms and procedures; helping design and implement specialty courts; and training and mentoring new judges, civil traffic hearing offi-

cers and pro tempore judges. During his tenure, he also helped guide the court through the city’s exponential growth and an economic downturn.

“I have a heart to serve the community,” Burkholder said. “I’m excited to now serve as the presiding judge in Buckeye as the city continues to grow and flourish.”

Mayor Eric Orsborn added, “Judge Burkholder is a proven leader on the bench. We’re excited to have his talents, values and integrity at the Buckeye Municipal Court to continue providing ex-

cellent service to our residents.”

Burkholder served more than 25 years at the city of Glendale and previously served as deputy county attorney for Maricopa County, where he worked in the vehicular crimes bureau. He has a doctorate in law from the UA and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and psychology from Grand Canyon University.

A Phoenix native, Burkholder is a hobby farmer and an avid gardener. He begins his new assignment on April 5.

individuals who make a meaningful impact that goes above and beyond their daily job responsibilities through its Tenet Heroes program. Nominated by colleagues at Abrazo Central Campus hospital, the award exemplifies the company’s core values and the key tenets of its Community Built on Care.

Each year, a small group of nominees are inducted into the Tenet Heroes’ Hall of Fame, the company’s most prestigious honor for employees. This year, 24 individuals were named to the Hall of Fame, including Moore.

Moore’s energetic personality keeps staff spirits and morale high by sup-

porting fellow staff members, planning social activities and organizing charity donations for local family organizations.

Her contributions include pitching Moore’s in to work extra Crystal co-workers said they’re shifts and train othproud to work alonger staffers as well side her.

(Photo courtesy as organizing hot of Tenet Healthcare) chocolate bars, specialty meals for night shift, and a bowling night for ER staff. Each quarter, she helps organize charity donations such as programs for children experiencing grief, a women and children’s shelter, a backto-school supplies drive, and Christmas angels. Caring for patients and families as well, she developed sympathy cards to send to families who lost a loved one in the hospital ER. “Abrazo Central is proud to have a member of our emergency department team selected to be inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame, Tenet’s highest honor for staff,” said Ed Staren, CEO at Abrazo Central Campus.

“Crystal has inspired us through her actions to make a positive and meaningful difference in our community. We are grateful for Crystal’s efforts, selfless nature and commitment to compassionate care particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are proud to work alongside her.”

Tolleson resident dubbed a ‘Tenet Hero’

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Tolleson resident Crystal Moore, an emergency department tech at Abrazo Central Campus, was named a “Tenet Hero” and also inducted into the Tenet Heroes’ Hall of Fame for her contributions in 2020.

Abrazo Health’s parent organization, Tenet Healthcare, annually celebrates

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Fair and square Editor: The results are in: Biden beat Trump by 7 million votes to win the election.

We knew that many weeks ago, but some people cannot be persuaded by facts. The far-right extremists (Hannity, Carlson, Limbaugh, Ward, Gosar, et. al.) continue to deny the provable truth and spread lies. Some examples: The COVID-19 pandemic was announced about a year ago. Over 500,000 Americans, including 16,000 Arizonans, have died from COVID-19 complications. But the conservative pundits and Republican representatives continue to deny that Trump’s slow response and dismissal of mask wearing contributed to the death toll, and they suggest that the vaccines are not safe.

Trump was fundraising for post-election legal fees. However, according to the Federal Election Commission, he raised at least $175 million by Jan. 1 but spent only $10 million on “legal fees.” About $50 million went to his ad campaign and $45 million to the RNC. The other $70 million went into his own newly created PAC for “future expenses.” He continues to urge supporters to supporters to give to his “Save America” PAC, which has few restrictions on its use.

Biden stopped the Keystone pipeline that was going to carry dirty tar sands from Canada through farms and ranches seized by the government to the Gulf of Mexico, where it would be refined and sold to the world market. The state department estimates 1,200 two-year part-time construction jobs and 50 full-time jobs were lost, not 11,000 as some are saying. It will not affect U.S. energy independence. We have been exporting oil for a decade. P.S. Biden has not banned fracking or drilling on federal land.

The Paris Climate Agreement sets goals agreed on by 195 countries. All are equally accountable and have no penalties other than public reporting. P.S. On a per capita basis, the United States emits the most car-

bon dioxide, followed by China and India.

America’s example influences many other countries’ behavior, so we can lead the fight against harmful climate change.

The FBI and Homeland Security report white supremacy is the No. 1 driver of domestic terrorism and is a far greater threat to our country than Antifa or even ISIS. They list pro-gun and so-called patriot groups such Oath Keepers and Proud Boys as the No. 2 threats.

Many of us endured four years of Trump, but few questioned the legitimacy of his election. Biden won fair and square, but some skeptics still assail him. I encourage people to be critical thinkers and check the facts behind the attacks. Give President Biden a chance and America will recover sooner.

John Flynn Goodyear

Biden’s first 100 days

Editor: Isn’t the first 100 days of Biden’s administration exciting?

He’s trying to take credit for Trump’s warp speed COVID-19 vaccine. He got rid of the Keystone pipeline, which put thousands out of high-paying jobs. He got rid of our new Trump status as USA being an energy exporter instead of an importer with our gas prices increasing over $1 in only 50 days. Get ready for $6 gas by Memorial Day. He created a disaster at the border that Trump got under control. Now, he’s putting illegals in hotels because the cages are too full. My guess is he’s putting them in Trump’s hotels — just a hunch. He made our best neighbor, Canada, upset by canceling the billions it invested in Keystone, and now it has to spend more to run a new pipeline to the west coast of Canada.

He said he wants to “unite America and be transparent,” but he refuses to put a single Republican in his administration. He blocked every single reporter

from reporting the crisis at the border and he refuses to go there himself. Now, he sent his secretary of state to have a meeting with Chinese officials on American turf, where they mopped up the floor with him and his delegation.

You just don’t tell another country how to handle its internal affairs when your own country has done the same human rights violations. The native Americans didn’t call in a Realtor wanting to sell large parcels of land at a profit while watching their populations rapidly decline.

I don’t remember history saying they wanted to “downsize.” I don’t recall China importing slaves from another continent and freeing them after over 100 years.

What China does with the Muslims in its country is its way of dealing with terrorists.

Every time America sticks its nose in the Muslim Middle East, it creates war and hundreds of thousands of our soldiers are killed or wounded. Trump gave us energy independence, and Biden got rid of it in record time. Trump pulled most of our troops out of two 20-year-old wars, and mark my words, Biden/Harris will get us back because Democrats thrive on war.

Trump got peace deals signed between Arab and Israeli foes, but the rigged voting

machines didn’t care. Now, besides having a president who can’t remember that his vice president isn’t president yet, our new old president can’t climb onto Air Force One without falling three times on camera.

Biden hasn’t revealed his new tax increases yet that he promised you, tax-loving Americans. You wanted it and still voted for him, so don’t blame me, I voted for Trump. May he be back in 2024.

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OPINION

Watching a ruthless disease steal my father WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 24, 2021

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

The end of my father’s life is fast approaching, and if I am being completely honest, his last breath will be a blessing.

Parkinson’s disease, a ruthless bastard, has robbed him of his body: the ability to walk without falling, to use the bathroom by himself, to get out of bed under his own power.

My father’s mind lasted longer, but now dementia has eclipsed virtually everything that made him him.

Mostly what’s left now is anger. It has come to be my dad’s defining characteristic, at least when he is not faded into oblivion by morphine. Anyone who tries to help him is met by a fist, a kick, a shove.

All we can do is tell ourselves it isn’t him doing the fighting. It’s the disease.

One million Americans are living with Parkinson’s. Worldwide, the number is 10 million. Every year, 60,000 more people are diagnosed with the disease.

There is no cure. I am writing this to let you know what’s in store should you ever hear those sickening words.

Born in the Bronx in 1945, my father was the middle child of three. His older brother, a pharmacist by trade, was the first to manifest Parkinson’s. My uncle Mel died in May 2016. If my dad was nervous he was next, you never would have known it.

He played racquetball like a madman until age 70. When my mother’s health failed, he cared for her 24/7. Their love affair, a marriage that lasted 52 years, ended when my mother passed away two days after Christmas 2017.

My father has never taken off his gold wedding band.

The tremors became more noticeable a few months later. His decline was slow at first — no more racquetball, no more driving himself to CVS. His walk, strides that once gobbled up ground, dwindled to a plodding shuffle.

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2019 felt like a rock rolling downhill.

And 2020, a horrible year for so many, was for my father apocalyptic: 52 weeks of handfuls of pills, vivid hallucinations, emotional doldrums and electric fury.

My brother and my nephew have been on the front lines for all of it: the vitriol, the wild mood swings, the swinging fists. Care around the clock by home health aides did little except chew up money and present new targets for abuse.

Again, as we have told ourselves a few thousand times: This was the disease acting out, not my father.

Now he’s in a hospital bed, zoned out on morphine to manage his physical and emotional symptoms. The doctors claim they are trying to “get him stabilized,” whatever that means at this point.

Someday soon I will board a Florida-bound plane for perhaps the 10th time in the last year, except this time the destination is goodbye.

Here’s the thing, though: The man who taught me how to ride a bike, dribble a basketball, swing a bat, balance a chemistry equation, change the oil in a car, he’s been gone for a long time now.

That’s what diseases like Parkinson’s and dementia do — they don’t kill their victims all at once, they kill by degrees.

The person you love disappears day by day, gradually subtracted from your life and the world.

Long before they take their final shallow breaths, your heart has been replaced by an empty space where comfort and joy once lived.

Hug everyone you love tighter is all I can tell you. Make sure your long-term care insurance is paid up. Make peace with all who need forgiveness. One day soon, they may no longer be able to do more than breathe.

By then, the only thing left talking or throwing fists will be some bastard disease.

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Business Briefcase

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West Valley View Staff Writer

Hello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we are going to focus on Latin cuisine by highlighting two local, family-owned businesses.

The next time you’re looking to satisfy that craving for tacos, homemade tortillas or looking for a caterer for your next event, make sure to check out and support these West Valley businesses.

Leyva’s Tacos Owners: Stephanie Holguin and Rogelio Leyva This taco truck and catering company is the definition of a family-owned business.

The husband-and-wife co-owners, Steph-

anie Holguin and Rogelio Leyva, opened their business in 2017 but were able to commit to it full time in 2019. Their children also work on the truck by helping take orders and serving customers.

After Leyva worked with his father in a catering business for more than 16 years in California, he moved to Arizona and went from catering events for his friends and family to pursuing his dream of buying a food truck and catering private parties and events.

Leyva’s Tacos can be found primarily in Buckeye, but it posts every Monday on its social media accounts to let customers know where to find them. The menu boasts items like tacos, quesadillas, birria and homemade aguas frescas.

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In addition to the food truck, Leyva’s Tacos offers catering services. Customers can choose between their favorite meat for their tacos, with various sides and garnishes. Check out leyvastacos.com for more information. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Holguin)

Customers can choose from carne asada, chicken, al pastor, cabeza, tripas, carnitas and lengua as their choice of meat.

Holguin said she’s excited to see the business grow and continue to get the support from the community as they travel and cater throughout the Valley.

“We are a family-owned and family-operated business. It’s literally our immediate family — husband, wife and my girls. We stick to our community and support our community and our events, and we are a very small business that’s trying to grow,” she said.

For more information or to book an appointment for Leyva’s Tacos catering, visit leyvastacos.com. Also follow its Instagram and Facebook pages @ leyvastacos for information on where it will be week to week.

Taqueria Las Brasas Owners: Priscilla and Jesus Sanchez While the pandemic may have put the dreams of opening a business on hold for some, others took it as an opportunity to take the leap of faith.

Priscilla and Jesus Sanchez did just that by taking their savings and opening Taqueria Las Brasas in November 2020. This pop-up shop is open every Thursday and Sunday in Buckeye off Watson and Yuma roads.

Any additional locations each week can

be found through social media updates on Instagram @Taqueria_lasbrasas and Facebook @TaqueriaLasBrasas.

Taqueria Las Brasas offers street tacos with the choice of carne asada or al pastor, served on either homemade flour tortillas or yellow corn tortillas. The pastor is marinated for 24 hours with a homemade marinade, cooked on a shawarma, which its owners say is the authentic way to cook al pastor. They also offer homemade agua de horchata and agua de mango. The couple said they initially started their business because they believed Buckeye needed authentic Mexican street tacos.

“My husband has always loved to cook.

His dream has been to open up a taco spot and slowly open a restaurant,” Priscilla said.

“Thinking back now, the pandemic opened our eyes and gave us that push to not be scared of failing and have the courage to try something we really want. We are just two people who love making delicious food for everyone and while also giving the best customer service at the same time.”

Priscilla and Jesus Sanchez said their tacos are special because the tortillas are homemade, soft and thin. (Photo courtesy of Priscilla Sanchez)

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BUSINESS

Gatorade breaks ground on warehouse WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 24, 2021

Fairlife opens production, distribution plant in Goodyear

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

West Valley View Executive Editor

Construction is underway on a 750,000-square-foot Gatorade warehouse/distribution facility that will create more jobs at the rapidly expanding Tolleson Corporate Park being developed by Merit Partners, Arizona’s largest The 750,000-square-foot Gatorade warehouse/distribution facility will more than double the square industrial developer.

This new construction will more footage of Gatorade’s presence in Tolleson Corpothan double the square footage of rate Park. (Photo by Mike Scerbo) Gatorade’s presence in the park. that is eager to live and work in West ValTolleson Corporate Park is a 140-acre de- ley communities such as Tolleson. velopment near 75th Avenue and Buckeye “Tolleson Corporate Park enables Road, just a mile and a half from Interstate growing communities such as Tolleson 10. It will consist of approximately 2.4 mil- to offer its residents the opportunity to lion square feet within five buildings when work close to home and avoid long comthe new Gatorade warehouse is completed. mutes,” said Kevin Czerwinski, CEO The new warehouse/distribution center and principal of Merit Partners. is expected to be completed in October.

“The clients locating within this project, It represents Merit’s continued projects such as Gatorade, are indicative of job-crein the West Valley, making use of the re- ating companies that continue to discover gion’s transportation hub and a workforce our great state and the West Valley.”

Fairlife LLC has opened a 300,000-square-foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear.

It boasts advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment to enable continued growth more efficiently, while supporting the increased demand for Fairlife products.

“With cases now rolling off the line in Goodyear, today is an exciting day for Fairlife and the consumers who love our products,” said Neil Betteridge, senior vice president of global manufacturing for Fairlife LLC. “This new state-of-the-art facility allows us to significantly increase our production capabilities in the West region and beyond while also bringing hundreds of jobs to Arizonans.”

In addition to the more than 100 roles already filled at the Goodyear facility, Fairlife has partnered with the United Dairymen of Arizona to source milk from numerous West Valley dairy farmers.

The new plant will use this milk to manufacture nearly all products in the Fairlife portfolio, including the different varieties of Fairlife ultra-filtered milk, Core Power, Fairlife YUP! and its newest protein-rich beverage, Fairlife nutrition plan.

“With shared values of animal care and great nutrition, our partnership with the UDA has been a seamless and enjoyable part of opening this new plant in beautiful Arizona,” Betteridge said. “We look forward to ramping up production in the coming weeks to bring Fairlife products to more consumers.”

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Athletes speak out against Asian American violence

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The sports community across the United States, and in Arizona, is condemning the violence toward Asian Americans, after 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long shot and killed eight people in the Atlanta area, six of them Asian American women, on March 16.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray posted a picture to Twitter with his family, ending his tweet with, “I don’t understand the hate.” He is Korean American and Black.

The Arizona Coyotes issued a statement March 18, saying that “there is no place for hate, xenophobia or racism in our society” and “our diversity is our greatest strength and we stand united with the AAPI community.”

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“And even though they range in severity, they’re all together creating a climate in which Asian Americans are fearful. And feel very concerned about their safety and ability to move freely in public.”

The outpouring of statements condemning the violence came from across the sports community, not just in Arizona. Jeremy Lin, the first Asian American to win an NBA Championship, and Younghoe Koo, one of the few Asian American players in the NFL, released statements expressing the sadness they felt at Arizona State volleyball player Jinna Zeng, an the shooting. Olympian Alex Shib- Asian Canadian Pacific Islander from British Coutani tweeted that “time and time lumbia, said she has experienced racism numeragain, we see that racism, xenopho- ous times, especially assumptions about her athletic ability because of her race. bia, scapegoating, and misogyny can (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) have fatal and tragic consequences.”

Other members of the sports commu- especially racist assumptions of her athnity, including Dwyane Wade, LeBron letic ability because of her race.

James and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur “Something I faced (was) for someone Blank, released statements. The LPGA, to compliment me but end sentences with Seattle Mariners and The Athletic also ‘for an Asian,’” Zeng said. “But I think issued statements. all of that just motivated me even more to ESPN reporters Pablo Torre and Mina reach my goals and do what I want to do.”

Kimes, both Asian American, spoke out Zeng said that education and reflection about the increase in violence against are two important aspects that people the Asian American and Pacific Island- need to take part in to support the AAPI ers community on the show “Around the community.

Horn.” Torre described the murders as “And acknowledge, even if you have “the latest step in a horrifying year” that, done things in the past, it’s fine, moving to the AAPI community, has been marked forward, to do better. Be open to acceptby hate crimes, bigotry and racism. ing different things and accepting things Kimes echoed Torre’s statement but really how it is,” Zeng said. added that it is important “to remind our Last summer, as social justice movepolitical leaders that your words matter. ments happened across the country, the Your acknowledgement that this is hap- sports world responded. Portland Trailpening matters, and your support for the blazers star Damian Lillard marched Asian community — my community — in a protest in response to the killing it matters a great deal, especially at a of George Floyd. Washington Mystics time like this.” guard Natasha Cloud joined a similar Jinna Zeng, an Asian Canadian Pacif- protest in Philadelphia last summer and ic Islander and Arizona State volleyball wrote a passionate piece in The Players’ player from British Columbia, said she Violence...continued on page 16 has experienced racism numerous times,

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Violence...continued from page 14 Tribune titled “Your Silence Is a Knee on My Neck.” Sports — athletes, coaches, organizations — can use their platform similarly to draw attention to the violence against the AAPI community.

“I think that with sports being such a huge thing, and having a large audience and influence on people, it’s a really good way to educate people and make people more aware of the world right now,” Zeng said.

Borja, who’s a researcher at Stop AAPI Hate, said it does matter when people with a public platform speak out against racism.

“A number of people I know have told me that they began to pay attention to this issue when Jeremy Lin spoke frankly about his experiences of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic,” Borja said.

“I think that there are a lot of opportunities for people to think about this issue in a new way when their favorite team or their favorite sports heroes are pushing for justice on these issues.”

Joon Lee was born in South Korea and moved to the U.S. when he was 2 months old. Lee is now a staff writer at ESPN. He said he recently spoke with another Asian American in sports, and they talk-

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ed about the lack of national coverage of the hate crimes committed against Asian Americans.

“We were kind of saying that, you know, it’s going to take someone literally dying in order for people to start really caring about it,” Lee said.

Then, that happened on March 16. Lee said many issues that Asian Americans face, especially racism, have been downplayed or overlooked.

“This kind of feels like the first moment where it feels like there’s any sort of national attention or discourse around these issues in the first place,” Lee said.

Lee didn’t attempt to compare the vocalization of the AAPI community and sports giants, like Wade and James, to the strong voice of the Black Lives Matter movement last summer. “I don’t think it’s necessarily a productive thing to do,” he said, but he added that hearing people speak up at all is a departure from what normally happens.

Diversity, especially in the sports industry, is a constant conversation. Lee said that he is working to broaden the perspectives of publications and inform people in a way that can create change over time. “(I am) making sure that (Asian American journalists) are empowered to tell

authentic stories, and not try to whitewash conversations that are difficult, but are necessary to be had in the first place.”

Zeng is on a similar mission to empower athletes like her.

“I think I can inspire (other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) and show them that we can — it’s possible, so possible for anyone to do whatever they want, even when people make assumptions or comment on your potential and abilities based on your race,” Zeng said. “Just another realization that that’s not true. That’s obviously, those are racist comments. It’s just not reality.”

For most, said Lee, it’s a burden and an extra task to make sure that those behind you are also given an opportunity.

Lee describes it as a burden and a privilege to have the opportunity to help others. Being Asian American also provides him a different world view.

“That outsider perspective, I think, just gives you a different view on how the sports world works. And I think it helps me kind of uncover stories that other people wouldn’t necessarily think twice about,” Lee said. “So, it’s kind of a double-edged sword in both the positive and the negative way.”

Vicente Reid, CEO of the Arizona

Asian Chamber of Commerce, is planning a vigil next week in Mesa, a city with a high concentration of Asian American-owned businesses, he told the Associated Press.

“I think there is this whole outlet of this younger generation who’s passionate and has the energy. They just need someone to step up and lead them,” Reid told AP. The Stop AAPI Hate National Report showed AAPI women as the target of more hate incidents than men. Borja notes that women are at the forefront of this conversation for another reason.

“I think it’s really notable that women are at the forefront of calling for change,” said Borja.

Borja has a plan to help the AAPI community, which includes donations to AAPI community organizations that are helping the most vulnerable. There are other things that can be done aside from donations.

“I think at the very least Asian Americans right now are really sad, they’re hurting, they’re grieving,” Borja said. “They have long felt invisible, and to have their pain and suffering be made visible through a public acknowledgement matters.”

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Mary’s Mountain Cookies are sweet treats

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

When Mitzi Moore moved from Colorado to Goodyear, she was unsure about returning to the banking industry.

Her daughter, Kayla Randell, had a sweet plan. She suggested starting a Mary’s Mountain Cookies store in their new home state.

Randell learned about the company from owner Mary Johns, her client at a hair salon in Colorado.

“I used to work with her daughter, who was a MAC makeup artist,” Randell said. “She referred her to me. I didn’t know about Mary’s Mountain Cookies until she brought in this tray of cookies. The whole salon lit up.

“The more she came in, the more I learned about her and her incredible story.”

Randell said Johns started baking cookies on a dude ranch 30 years ago.

From there, she moved her operation

into a mop closet because she couldn’t find anything affordable.

“I remember going to the mall and getting those cookies when I was little,” Randell said. “I remember, at the time, nothing like that existed. I wanted something like that, someplace I can just walk in and love it.”

On Johns’ advice, the mother-daughter team opened Mary’s Mountain Cookies in Peoria’s Park West in early December.

“When my husband and I moved down here, we didn’t know a soul,” Moore said. “We just liked the weather.

We were tired of the snow. I’ve always worked at a credit union. I got down here and I wanted to do something different. I’d done baking all my life.

“Then Kayla called me and said, ‘Mom, what do you think about opening a cookie store?’”

Randell added, “I thought I would

Goodyear residents Kayla Randell, left, and her mother, Mitzi Moore, right, ended their 2020 by opening a Mary’s Mountain Cookies store in Peoria. (Photo by Tim Sealy)

have to do way more convincing, but she instantly said yes.”

Moore thought it would be the perfect business to pass on to her kids. It’s the perfect way for her family to bond, too.

“At my old job, I couldn’t even have my phone,” Moore added. “I couldn’t communicate. I thought that would be

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Locally owned restaurant Barrio Queen will add a new location in April at 10455 W. McDowell Road in Avondale.

Since opening its first store in 2011, the restaurant has impressed with its vibrant, authentic Mexican dishes and lively atmosphere.

The Avondale location will feature a walk-up to-go window and offer lunch, happy hour, dinner and catering options.

The new restaurant is custom-built and will offer 6,000 square feet of indoor space, as well as an expansive, 3,095-square-foot covered outdoor patio with an indoor-outdoor fireplace.

The restaurant’s design includes a private tequila room and bar with a unique atmosphere for private dining and events. Décor features unique murals and artwork created by Mexican American artist Gennaro Garcia, custom-designed booths, and a tequila bottle wall display.

The menu will include Barrio Queen favorites including the multi-award-

Cookies...continued from page 17 cool to work with my family and have them come in to help.”

In the United States, there are only a handful of Mary’s Mountain Cookies stores, including one in Scottsdale owned by a different family. Johns calls the independent owners her “cookie family,” Randell said.

Johns provides the recipes and receives royalties for them, Moore said. Johns only teams with owners she trusts will own a Mary’s Mountain Cookies store for the “right reasons,” Randell said.

“She doesn’t want anybody to buy it and then walk away,” Randell added.

“She wants it to be like a family. She’ll come in and stop by, stay a couple days and play with the dough recipes,” Moore interjected.

Recently, Moore’s 4- and 6-year-old grandchildren helped around the store on a visit from Colorado.

At Mary’s Mountain Cookies, the

winning tableside-prepared Barrio guacamole. It also features traditional Mexican tacos, burritos, tortas, enchiladas and entrées, such as the award-winning cochinita pibil (pork marinated in sour orange and achiote paste, wrapped in a banana leaf and slow-cooked all night, served with pickled red onions, homemade pico de gallo, fresh handpressed corn tortillas, Mexican-style rice and epazote black beans).

As with Barrio Queen’s other locations, Avondale will offer a creative drink menu, including an extensive list of tequilas and mezcals.

“We polled our fan base, and they voted on us opening this location.

Avondale is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Southwest Valley,” said Linda Nash, who co-owns Barrio Queen with Steve Rosenfield.

“We are looking forward to sharing our passion for Mexican food and culture with Avondale. As barrio means ‘neighborhood,’ we are excited to bring our neighborhood to this community.”

dough is in-house, and customers can watch the staff create it in the open kitchen. Each day, Mary’s Mountain Cookies has 21 flavors, including the classics — oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and peanut butter.

Snickerdoodle- and chocolate chipbased cookies are gluten free. Sugar-free cookies are being considered.

The store, which also sells ice cream, edible cookie dough and drinks, can create custom cookies for celebrations.

“We can’t do anything that crazy, but we do our best to make our customers happy,” Moore said.

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Buckeye Girl Scout earns Gold Award

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Emily Inserra has earned the Girl Scouts’ most prestigious award for helping wildlife affected by Arizona wildfires.

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Inserra chose her project’s topic after learning about the Arizona wildfires. She wanted to help local wildlife whose habitats were impacted by wildfires and relied on vegetation to survive.

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Estrella Mountain Community College is committed to safely serving its students virtually and in person.

When the pandemic hit, EMCC took immediate steps to ensure the safety of its students and staff, closing its campus for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester and pivoting to a remote working and learning environment.

The college made all student support services available online, allowing students to connect virtually with advisers and counselors. It also provided loaner laptop computers to students who needed them.

Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the college began offering a limited number of in-person classes last fall and is increasing them incrementally and responsibly.

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temperature check monitoring stations have been made available throughout campus.

“Our facilities and maintenance teams have been working diligently to make our campus a safe place to learn,” said Dr. Heather Weber, vice president of academic affairs.

“We understand how difficult and scary this time has been for our students, and we are doing everything we can to keep them on their various paths to success.”

As students’ food insecurity has increased because of COVID-19, EMCC has made its student food pantry available by appointment and has teamed up with St. Mary’s Food Bank to host several mobile food drives for students, employees and community members in need. EMCC has also partnered with Embry Women’s Health to serve as a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.

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Tula L Kerr It is with deep sorrow and sadness that I tell you that my beloved wife, Tula, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27th. She passed suddenly, as there were no indications that she was in any distress. She is survived by her husband, and our two children plus our grandchildren. We were married 61 years this month. We moved to Sundance Adult Village 14 years ago. Tula was a Christian and now she is in heaven with our Lord Jesus.

We will have a celebration and memorial service in May. Thank you for your kind wishes and prayers.

Margaret Ann (Goulding) Guilin

She is predeceased in death by both her parents, Anton "Tony" and Eleanor "Josy" Ramanoskis, one sister Ruth Ramme and niece Angie Taylor.

Margaret Ann (Goulding) Guilin boldly fought an aggressive cancer but sadly passed away on February 2, 2021 surrounded by family at home in Tonopah, AZ. Margaret is survived by her husband of 38 years Alexandro Guilin, her father Kenneth Francis Goulding, siblings Lynne, Cindy, Luther and Susan, her 6 children Elizabeth Schank (Dennis), Catherine Huntress (Joshua), David Gatto (Cathy), Michele Wahl (Casey), Mary Guilin and Matthew Guilin (Bill). She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren who new her as “Nana”. They are Cameron, Seth, Kendall, Kennedy, Sara, Aiden and Anthony.

She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Jane (Schwert) Goulding, brother Kenneth Goulding Jr., granddaughter Toni Marie Gatto, and in-laws Angie and Tomas Guilin.

Margaret, affectionately known as Peg, Peggy, Meg or Maggie was born at Brooks Memorial hospital in Dunkirk, NY to Kenneth Francis Goulding and Mary Jane Schwert on September 8, 1950. As the second eldest of 6 children, she was a great help to her father and often infirmed mother. She married locally after graduating in 1968 from Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk, NY and had four children. She was a stay-at-home mom active in her community where she played softball with a sorority and also taught aerobics.

Following her first marriage, she met her husband, Alexandro Guilin. They were married on Dec 4th, 1982 in San Diego, Ca. They had two children together for whom she was always classroom mom, team mom and chaperone for every field trip. She lovingly referred to her mother-in-law, Angie, as her “Mexican Mama”.

Margaret returned to school at the age of 47 and completed the BOCES/Dunkirk School of Practical Nursing Program which led to a fulfilling and

She had serval jobs throughout her life, but she is most remembered working as a server at Smitty's restaurant, where she was the most happiest and had the best of friends.

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Betty Jane Lorance It is with bitter/sweetness that we remember Betty J. Lorance (Grandma Boop). Betty was feisty; the life of the party. Everywhere she went, she knew somebody. She loved people, and people loved her. She was the unofficial greeter to all the new residences at Ventana Winds, where she will be greatly missed.

Grandkids describe her as the embodiment of the perfect grandmother; always having snacks set aside for her grandchildren, even when directed not to, by their mother. She is remembered by her children as someone who was loving, always available, never would give up, and often, very often, did what she wanted.

Betty J. Lorance (Grandma Boop), 68, born on August 13, 1952, in Streator IL, passed away March 10, 2021. She resided in Youngtown, AZ at the time of her passing. She is survived by her sister Susan and brother-in-law Donald Fitzpatrick of Spring Valley, IL, brother-in-law Terry Ramme of Petaluma, CA, daughter Kimberly Cox- Simister, son-in-law Michael Simister Sr of Peoria, AZ, and son Gary Brunton of Litchfield Park, AZ. Grandchildren include Dakota, Connor, Nicholas and Rebecca Cox, Peoria, AZ. Keith and Michael Simister Jr., Peoria, AZ. Ashley Stelling (Richard) Pleasanton, CA, Brandon, Kyle, and Layla Brunton, Litchfield Park, AZ. And one beautiful GREAT granddaughter, Sophie Stelling Pleasanton, CA. Nieces, Stephanie Dace (Jeff) Princeton, Il, Melissa Strom (Brian) St. Helen's, OR, and Sara Fitzpatrick Peru, IL.

A Celebration of Life party will be given in her honor at a later date. Although we are deeply saddened by her passing, we cannot be more joyful of her full recovery in Heaven.

prosperous 22-year career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She held licenses in New York, Arizona and California and worked up until her diagnosis. She was loved and admired by her patients and coworkers.

In New York, she was awarded Nurse of the Year by her employer in 2000. In Arizona, her employer described her as “vivacious, full of energy, animated, high spirited, full of life” and said that “Maggie brings an aura of competence and energy with her to each and every client. Each assignment is covered with the same thoughtful intensity and competence as the previous one.” Each employer expressed their love and appreciation for Margaret.

Margaret was very devoted to her family and took extreme pride in her work. She loved to rise early in the morning to view and photograph the Arizona sunrise and would regularly share the photos with her family. The thriving plants that fill her home testify to her patient, compassionate and attentive nature.

She was a natural caregiver, always supportive and accepting. She loved to give gifts especially to her grandkids.

Margaret was an avid and self-taught seamstress making wedding gowns, shirts, blankets, and many years of Halloween costumes. She enjoyed preparing large meals for her family and has been proclaimed as “the best cook ever” by in-laws. Everyone talks about their favorite Mexican dish, Italian dish, strawberry preserves or pastries. She had a worldly palette and was enthusiastic to try new dishes and restaurants.

She surrounded herself with bright colors and had an eclectic taste in art. She also enjoyed shopping for antiques, traveling and relaxing in her Arizona pool after a long day’s work.

Upbeat and always positive, she saw the silver linings in life. She was always smiling and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be remembered as a fun-loving, energetic, and positive person. She is and will forever be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Due to Covid, a memorial will be announced in Fall 2021.

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Luther George Gwin

Luther George Gwin, know as "L.G.", age 85, passed away February 25th, 2021 at the home of his daughter Mary Jane Mackert in Riverside, Ca. L.G. was preceded in death by his wife Lorraine and son Robert Walter Gwin.

He is survived by his brother Kenneth Gwin and his 8 children: David Joseph Gwin, Mary Jane Mackert, Pamela Hammer, Robert James Gwin, David Warren Gwin, James Herman Gwin, Deborah Charlesworth, and Karen Gonzalez and 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and five great, great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews.

Grave Site services only for immediate Family at AZ National Cemetery, and will be live-streamed thru Zoom or phone. Please go to Thompson Funeral Chapel .com for more info and sign L.G.'s Guest book http:www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/luthergeorge-gwin/

Melissa Suzanne Brown Melissa Suzanne Brown, 43, left this world unexpectedly on March 9, 2021. She was born in Flagstaff on June 1, 1977 to John and Georgia Reilly, the youngest of four daughters. Melissa graduated from Coconino High School in 1995. She married Charles Brown on September 23, 2011. Melissa worked for many years as a cosmetologist prior to the birth of her son Kyle. For the last seven years, she has been an aide in the Litchfield School District: Palm Valley, Litchfield, and last working at Barbara Robey. Melissa is survived by her loving husband Chuck, beloved son Kyle, parents John & Georgia, her three older sisters Brenda (Don) Hart, Ginger Reilly & Kathie Reilly and 4 nieces, 5 nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local public school and/or their special education programs.

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Mr. Clifford William Walton Jr., age 71, of Surprise, Arizona passed away on March 8, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born January 20, 1950 to Clifford William Walton Sr. and Helen Bourne in Queens, New York.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel at 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/clifford-williamwalton-jr/

Katrina (Kiki) Juliet Match (age 27), formally of Goodyear passed away Wednesday February 24, 2021. Katrina was born on June 30, 1993 in Phoenix Arizona. She was born with a severe medical condition which included epilepsy.

She loved bright colored things, playing with her balloons and listening to music.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/katrinakiki-julietmatch/

Antonio Delgado Medina

Marlene Dawn Moran

Phoenix- 78, Antonio is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nellie Medina; son, Anthony Lopez; daughter, Sylvia Medina; grandson, Jose Blanco; and also nieces, nephews, numerous cousins, aunt Paula, and friends. A Visitation will be held at 9:30 AM, with a 10:00 AM Rosary and a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 North 24th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. A Committal Service will immediately follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. (602) 2763601.

Marlene Dawn Moran, age 86, passed away on February 24, 2021 from natural causes. She was born December 28, 1934 to Rano and Louise Lasley in Winlock, Washington.

A memorial service will be held at 8:30AM on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/marlen e-dawn-moran/

Richard James Moran Richard James Moran, age 88, passed away on May 31, 2020. He was born May 24, 1932 to James and Marie Moran in Renton, Washington. A memorial service will be held at 8:30AM on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/richard-james-moran/

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARNGS on TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 beginning at 6:00 P.M., via Zoom Conference at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5439720804 or via telephone at 1-253-215-8782 (Meeting ID: 543 972 0804), for the purpose of: 1. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Use Permit Application #21010001 as submitted by the owner Philip Morones, to add a patio cover allowing for a post to be set 19’ from the property line for the residence located at 9157 West Roosevelt Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353. The property (APN 102-52-127) is zoned Residential Multi-Family (R2).

2. Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Use Permit Application #21020002 as submitted by the owner Rosalinda Fregoso, for an encroachment 25’ front setback by 10’-0” with an attached carport for the residence located at 9256 West Taylor Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353. The property (APN 102-49-155) is zoned Residential Multi-Family (R-2).

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CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Glendale Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on April 8th, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Building, Conference Room B3, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, Arizona, to hear a request for relief from the requirements of the Glendale Zoning Ordinance as follows: MONREAL VARIANCE: VAR20-04 - A request by Carlos Monreal to reduce the required setbacks for the side and rear yards from 50 feet to 15 feet on the sides and 30 feet on the rear; and to increase the lot coverage from the required maximum of 10%, as required in the A-1 zoning district, to 30% maximum to allow for single family additions. The site is located at 5928 W Monte Cristo Avenue, in the Sahuaro District. Staff Contact: Christina LaVelle, Planner, (623) 930-2553. Copies of all applications and exhibits are available for public review at Development Services Department, 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Suite 212, Glendale, Arizona, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or will be available online at https://glendale.hosted.civiclive.com/cms/ one.aspx?pageId=15331862. For further information, please call the staff contact listed for each application at (623) 930-2800. Interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact Samantha Cope at (623) 930-2831 or scope@glendaleaz.com at least three working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: April 28, 2021 - 10am Project: Sunrise Ln Ph7A CFD Landscape Improvements Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Sunrise Ln Ph7A CFD Landscape Improvements (Entrance to Victory Phase 5 to Tiger Mountain Dr) which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The anticipated start date for this Work is September 1, 2021. The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on March 19, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on March 31, 2021 at 10:00am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties.

Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on April 28, 2021 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. Cashier’s checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project.

The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents.

Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Sunrise Ln Ph7A CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets

FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

623-522-9322

$

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

JIMMY’S

Senior & Military Discounts

35 OFF

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

1 Call Doe It All! s

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

$

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

UPHOLSTERY

POOL SERVICES

TRIPLE “R”

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

623-869-7378 PEST CONTROL

L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL

PLUMBING Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

PLUMBING

The Bug Stops Here

• Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches

Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

A REFERRAL IS THE

• Weed and Turf control BEST COMPLIMENT • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

ROOFING

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modified Bitumen

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

623-322-9100

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

27

www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

28

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MARCH 24, 2021

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE

The liquidation Madness in march con tinues @ Jones Ford Bucke ye 2020 ECO SPORT TITANIUM 4X4 DEMO • B+O Sound • Navigation

• Blind Spot • Much More

$

2019 TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON XLT DEMO

9,000

$ 2020 EXPEDITION XLT DEMO

OFF MSRP

$

19,810

$ #20226

OFF MSRP

2020 FUSION SE HYBRID DEMO

$

• Navigation • 4G Wi-Fi • Co-Pilot 360 • Much More

10,000

7,000

56,510

OFF MSRP

• 4x4 • Tow Pkg • Navigation • Leather

*

21,305

$

$

9,000

• 3.2 Diesel • 12 Pass

• Tow Pkg • Much More

MSRP

#20133

21,995

$ #20268

#19359

2019 TRANSIT 350 WAGON XLT

$

OFF MSRP

9,000

• DRV Assist • 4G Wi-Fi • Much More Pkg • Rear AC/3rd Row

40,895

$

#19377

PRE-OWNED MADNES S SALE! 2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T

8,524

$

P9333N

2007 DODGE RAM SLT

21257A

11,324

$

T9404

$12,824

2019 FORD RANGER XLT

27,824

$

8,824

$

P9336A

2019 NISSAN VERSA SEDAN SV

2017 FORD F-150 XLT

P9388

2012 BUICK LACROSSE TOURING

P9392

29,624

$

2015 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSROAD

8,924

$

21230A

2014 FORD EDGE SEL

20605B

15,424

$

2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

21121A

29,924

$

2017 FORD FIESTA SE

9,524

$

20227A

2017 FORD ESCAPE SE

21229A

16,524

$

2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LE

20546A

31,724

$

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons.

All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 03/30/2021. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. * Program #30682 Trade Assist required. See dealer for Details.

2008 FORD EDGE LIMITED

9,924

$

20626A

2014 FORD F-150 LARIAT

P9384A

17,824

$

2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5

21208A

31,924

$

West y!

Valle

2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING

P9283A

10,224

$

2014 FORD F-150 FX2

21190A

26,724

$

2019 FORD F-150

20473A

36,924

$