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Foundation helps unveil abused kids’ ‘inner hero’

BY LAUREN SERRATO AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

P Swaback wins inaugural award for Casa Lucero

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Avondale celebrates Earth Day throughout April

SPORTS ........ 18 Cactus League attendance impacts businesses

OPINION ...............12 BUSINESS.............. 14 SPORTS ..................18 FEATURES ..............19 YOUTH ..................21 OBITUARIES ...........22 CLASSIFIEDS ..........23 NORTH

April 7, 2021

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ut on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope is once again raising funds for Goodyear’s Southwest Family Advocacy Center with a 5K on Saturday, April 10.

“This event is crucial for our center to be able to buy food, buy clothing items, buy different kinds of much-needed supplies for the child crime victims who come through our center,” said Reem Constantine, Southwest Family Advocacy Center’s director.

At the Thor-themed event, participants can walk, stroll or run as the Avengers, Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Flash and others cheer them on at Victory Lane Sports Park, 22603 N. 43rd Avenue, Glendale.

They will receive an event T-shirt, a chipped bib to track the time and a finishing medal designed by Brett Steward and Adventure Fitness. This year, due to COVID-19, participants can participate virtually or in person.

Constantine said she is looking forward to attending the event for the first time, knowing the funds will help those who need it most. The advocacy center provides education and awareness to the community on how to prevent child abuse, cyberbullying and other youth safety tips.

The Southwest Family Advocacy Center is visited by those in law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy, all of whom work together during the investigation of child abuse cases, sexual assault, domestic violence and elder abuse cases.

“We’re here to help the community, to help their families and to help the children that come with that trauma and do Sean Reavie founded Put on the Cape: A Foundation for

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Hope, which introduces superhero mythology to unleash the “inner hero of children suffering acute abuse.” (File photo)

Yahtzee run benefits homeless veterans in the WV

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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he New Founders of Freedom are hosting the 10th annual motorcycle Veterans Ride on Saturday, April 10.

The five-stop Yahtzee Run, with the $200 prize, begins with registration from 8

to 9:30 a.m. at the Avondale Moose Lodge, 1572 S. Cotton Lane, Goodyear, and ends with the last bike in at 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 1433, 7618 N. 63rd Avenue, Glendale.

Tickets are $20 for riders or $25 for riders with passengers. Proceeds from the ride

go to Bobby Jones and Tammie Smith with the VFW Homeless Veterans Program. For information, call Smith at 480-408-0586.

“The funds that we receive from this go directly to help veterans in the West Val-

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Hero...continued from page 1 it in a very victim-centered way,” she said. “We are here to help them in any way we can.”

The previous two events raised more than $10,000 for the center that aids and comforts thousands of abused children seeking help.

Phoenix Detective Sean Reavie founded the nonprofit Put on the Cape to help empower children who are suffering acute physical and sexual abuse.

The organization adopts advocacy and child crisis centers in Arizona to ensure the children have their needs addressed.

“When their bellies rumble, we provide food and drink,” Reavie said.

“When their clothing is taken as evidence, we provide new, clean clothes.

When they leave, they are given their

Yahtzee...continued from page 1 ley,” said Jones, who lives in Avondale.

“We have helped well over 50 veterans stay in their homes or apartments.

Sometimes we just take them out and buy groceries for them.”

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favorite superhero or Barbie action figure. When they are sad and afraid, we give them courage and hope.”

He connected with the Southwest Family Advocacy Center after meeting an Avondale Police Department sergeant at a Special Olympics event.

“She said they are underfunded and don’t have money in their budget for items like superhero action figures and Barbies, which is what the kids need,” Reavie recalled. “I said I would give the proceeds to the center. It was really that simple.”

The first 5K was sold out and raised $5,000. The second year, the pandemic hit, and spots were still available at the time of the race. Reavie still gave the center $5,000. The 5K is meant to be fun and light, despite the serious message behind it.

“We’re encouraging people to come dressed as superheroes,” Reavie said.

“We’re going to have Thor at the finish line, handing out the finishing medals. We’re going to have superheroes around the track.

“The kids love it. The adults love it.

They all love taking photos. The Avondale Police Department, the Buckeye Police Department and the Goodyear Police Department all have teams. With the restrictions being lifted, it’s the perfect time for people to come out.”

Put on the Cape doesn’t just help the Southwest Family Advocacy Center. It supports eight centers, and it’s in negotiations to aid those in other states.

Reavie calls organizations like the Southwest Family Advocacy Center “magical.”

“You have your pediatricians, your

attorneys, forensic interviewers and victims, they all work together to help that child heal. It’s a beautiful symphony to see it all work.

“Child abuse is awful. Five kids die per day from abuse. People don’t know what to look for anymore. There’s a reason kids don’t look you in the eye or they aren’t playing. Those are things that need to be addressed quickly.”

Jones, who served in the Navy from 1981 to 2014, is a teacher at Country Gardens Charter School in Laveen. He was inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2015 for his work with homeless veterans.

“My passion is helping veterans,” Jones

said. “I had a cousin who came back from Vietnam, and he was never able to fully able to readjust. He didn’t want to stay with his mother. He preferred to be on the street and be homeless.

“I was on active duty when I went to visit him in his little area. I asked how many veterans were out there. He said half of the camp was veterans. I had to do something about it.”

A Peoria resident, Smith has a similar story. An Army veteran, Smith found herself homeless after she returned home from combat to find her husband with another woman.

“I didn’t have another home,” Smith said. “I didn’t have anybody to help me. When I got off the bus and plane, there were no family members there to meet me. All of my family was in Texas. I was in Washington. I watched families reunite, and I just walked off.

I literally had no place to stay.

“It just makes you stronger,” she said with a sigh. “Warriors don’t break — they bend.”

She discovered the VFW when a family

member took her to an auxiliary dinner.

“I met the VFW riders, and I fell in love with them,” she said. “These are my people. You’re comfortable around your own kind. That’s what made me steer toward them. The things I’ve seen the VFW do for people is just amazing.

“Now, I have really good friends in the New Founders of Freedom.”

Besides raising money for homeless veterans, the Yahtzee Run will also bring awareness to the VFW. “We’re stopping at two American Legions as well,” she said. “If we get a drink, soda or beer, it helps that post.

That helps the veterans as well. When we get to the VFW 1433, we’ll have an auction for small items and a raffle.

There’s going to be food, pulled pork sandwiches and chips for $5. All the money from the food goes to the homeless veterans, too.”

The public is invited to the event.

“When we have these fundraisers, everyone’s welcome,” she said. “You’re treated like family when you’re helping our family.”

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Buckeye accepting applications for Catalyst Program

BY CHRISTIAN SERRANO

West Valley View Contributing Writer

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he city of Buckeye is accepting applications for the Economic Development Catalyst Program to help revitalize Downtown Buckeye and surrounding areas.

The Catalyst Program promotes the rehabilitation of existing commercial, industrial or mixed-used property by offering $50,000 per project to businesses. Businesses are expected to pay between 20% to 50% of the total project cost.

According to the city of Buckeye website, in the last six years, the program has funded 30 projects with $461,000 in city funding and $1.3 million in private sector investments.

A total budget of $125,000 is allocated toward this round of applying businesses.

In an interview, Tennille Hiller, Buckeye’s economic development coordinator, said the main goal is “to rebuild and revitalize areas of distress,” primarily Downtown.

“Because Buckeye is relatively new to citizens and businesses, the only area that’s under distress is Downtown,” said Hiller, who oversees economic development projects in the city and the Catalyst Program.

The pandemic didn’t necessitate any

changes to the program, but the $250,000 budget was reduced to $125,000 in the second round. Hiller said the reason was that fewer businesses applied for the program in 2020.

In a presentation for the Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC), Buckeye’s economic development manager, Suzanne Boyles, said, “We’re seeing development in a variety of industries.”

This includes commercial, health care, retail and education.

“We have a variety of industries actively building in the community,” Boyles said.

Other programs throughout the city, such as reduced permit fees for downtown district businesses, go hand in hand with the Catalyst Program to strengthen and preserve Buckeye businesses.

The city’s overall economic development assures residents will have local

employment and shopping options.

“The residents have employment to look forward to first and foremost because we’re growing so fast … so there will be work right here where they live. And to assist that and go right along with it is going to come all of the services that they need,” Hiller said.

In 2020, the Catalyst Program received the Golden Prospector Award of Merit at the Arizona Association of Economic Development’s Fall Forum.

The forum recognized the program’s successful outcomes throughout the years.

For more information, visit growbuckeye.com.

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Swaback wins inaugural award for Casa Lucero

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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waback Architect + Planners is one of four recipients of Newland’s inaugural Robert B. McLeod Partners in Placemaking award.

The Robert B. McLeod Partners in Placemaking award honors exceptional work of innovation and collaboration, while celebrating the legacy of Newland’s founder, McLeod. Swaback was recognized for its work and design of Lucero, the newest village in Goodyear’s Estrella

by Newland, which opened in 2019.

Newland’s senior vice president, William Olson, said Newland founder McLeod and architecture and planner Vern Swaback have worked with each other for nearly 40 years.

One of their most well-known collaborations is Mountain Park Ranch in Phoenix.

“The award strives to honor the exceptional work, innovation and collaboration while celebrating the legacy of Robert B. McLeod,” Olson said.

“We’re acknowledging our partners’ contributions in creating award-winning communities, just as Newland has been doing for 50 years.”

This award is open to people and organizations that enrich the local community, including builders, commercial developers, land planners, architects, engineers, designers, and creative and branding agencies.

“It really is an award that’s designed to recognize a number of different types of partners, all of whom creative the quality of life we strive for in our communities,” Olson said.

The focus of this award is Casa Lucero, the welcome center in Lucero, the newest village in Estrella. Casa Lucero is a village hub, hangout and New Home Information Center for Estrella. It has Copper State Bike & Hike operated by Trek Bicycle Store West Phoenix, which offers bike rentals, sales and minor repairs, and Café Bebida, which serves cold brew, espresso drinks, coffee and tea.

“They’re being recognized for the design of Lucero,” Olson said. “Lucero opened in 2019 to wild success.”

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The Robert B. McLeod Partners in Placemaking award is open to builders, commercial developers, land planners, architects, engineers, designers, creative and branding agencies, and community service organizations that enrich the local community, while also raising the industry’s standards and exceeding customers’ expectations.

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“Everyone knew and understood just how special this piece of land was, and they entrusted us to treat Lucero with that same respect for the land and to deliver a village that would only get better with time,” Swaback said.

The development incorporates key land elements from Sierra Estrella mountains, all while enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the land. Swaback received a crystal award, and Newland made a charitable contribution in the company’s name.

“Our partners are an integral part of giving the customers what they want and responding to how they want to live,” McLeod said.

“Some of our relationships go back decades, and these partners have made significant contributions to the development of our communities nationwide. They are integral to our process of creating communities.”

This award is open to builders, commercial developers, land planners, architects, engineers, designers, creative and branding agencies, and community service organizations that enrich the local community, while also raising the industry’s standards and exceeding customers’ expectations.

Newland utilized a two-tier judging program to narrow submissions to nine finalists, using criteria that included categories like innovation, attainability, sustainability, design, problem solving and community support.

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Avondale celebrates the Earth throughout April April 17 and April 24: vondale is hosting multiple Household Hazardous green events and activities to Waste Disposal

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celebrate Earth Day throughout

April.

Check out the calendar below for a list of Earth Month events in Avondale. For more information, visit avondaleaz.gov/earthmonth.

April 17: Tres Rios River Cleanup Avondale Parks & Recreation invites the public to help heal the river by taking part in a river cleanup event Saturday, April 17. Come help preserve the heritage, wildlife and natural beauty of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria rivers. The event is hosted at the Tres Rios riparian area in Avondale. The cleanup runs from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Volunteers should park in the north parking lot next to Phoenix Raceway (7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale). Sign up at avondaleaz.gov/rec. Call 623-3332400 for further details.

Avondale has partnered with ACTEnviro, a hazardous waste disposal contractor, to offer residents a means to safely dispose of hazardous items by providing two Saturday Household Hazardous Waste dropoff opportunities at the contractor’s location.

Avondale residents can take advantage of these free Household Hazardous Waste Disposal opportunities from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 17, and Saturday, April 24.

The event will be held on the grounds of the ACTEnviro disposal site located at 6212 S. 75th Avenue, Laveen. There is no charge; however, to participate, residents must register in advance by calling public works at 623-333-4400.

For more details or to find out about accepted materials visit avondaleaz.gov/ HHW.

April 17 to April 24: Rio Earth Day Cleanup Week, Plogging The city of Avondale and Avondale Youth Advisory Commission are asking residents of all ages to “plog” for the Rio Earth Day Cleanup Week, April 17 to April 24.

Plogging, a fitness craze started in Sweden, combines walking/jogging with picking up litter. Plogging lets you and the Earth get healthier. To participate, download the Litterati app on a mobile phone. Beginning April 17, enter the challenge code: RIOEARTH. Pick up litter anytime, anywhere during the week and track progress in the app. Top Avondale collectors will win prizes.

For more details, visit avondaleaz. gov.

April 22 (Earth Day): Drive Electric Earth Day hosted by Electric Auto Association Drive Electric Earth Day is a national campaign to share information about

electric vehicles. Phoenix Electric Auto Association will showcase electric vehicles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Avondale Civic Center Library parking lot (11350 Civic Center Drive, Avondale).

The public is invited to attend this free event and learn about electric vehicles from people who own them.

Demonstrations on how to use an electric vehicle charging station will be offered. There will also be a display with a lithium-ion battery cell used in electric vehicles and a camping trailer that is towed by a Tesla throughout the United States. No registration required; visitors may come and go as they please. All vehicles will remain parked. Complete details at https://driveelectricearthday.org/event. php?eventid=2706.

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initiative, Avondale is committed to responsible stewardship of shared rivers.

Help clean up the river and receive a free native plant or seed packet to take home in return. Volunteers will meet at the 91st Avenue Tres Rios riverbed at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24, for the morning shift, or 1 p.m. for the afternoon shift. Shifts are 2.5 hours, and space is limited to 40 volunteers per shift. A sign-up link will be posted at https:// na.eventscloud.com/rioearthday.

Wednesdays, April 7, April 14 and April 21: “More to Explore!: Citizen Science with the Library” Avondale Public Library invites residents to check out Citizen Science Kits throughout April. On April 7, “More to Explore” will kick off the release of the Citizen Science Kits with a ZomBees experiment. On April 14, conduct an experiment showing the impact of oil spills on the environment, and try three methods of possible cleanup.

On April 21, help plant sunflowers to support bees and birds. Learn more at avondalelibrary.org.

April 30: Arbor Day Join the parks and recreation department virtually as it plants a tree in honor of Avondale’s Tree City USA designation. Avondale has been listed as a Tree City USA with the Arbor Day Foundation for nine years. During a virtual presentation, a special announcement will be shared from the city and SRP in regard to expanding the tree canopy, reducing urban heat and maintaining reliable electricity in Avondale.

Follow Avondale Recreation on Facebook (@avondaleparkandrec) or the city YouTube channel (City of Avondale, AZ - YouTube).

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Rotary Club gears up for ‘Let’s Bag Hunger’

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he Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek is hosting its “Let’s Bag Hunger” food drive for the Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank and All Faith Community Services.

The goal is to collect 32,000 pounds of nonperishable food during the Rotary Week of Service, April 17 to April 24.

“To accomplish this goal, the Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Club is inviting the whole community to become involved,” said Joan Smith, the club’s president.

“The summer months are a challenge when donations take a sharp downturn.”

Smith encourages the public to check their pantries or pick up extra cans at the store. Donations can be dropped off at any Goodyear city office, including the police department, City Hall, or Robson Reserve on PebbleCreek Parkway.

Students from Litchfield and Avondale Elementary and Agua Fria Union High school districts are holding school drives.

“Learning the importance of community service and helping others spread throughout our curriculum on a daily basis,” said Dr. Betsy Hargrove, Avondale Elementary School District superintendent.

Smith added, “Our students are excited to get the opportunity to join Rotary on this project. Canyon View Interact Club will be working to surpass the 1,300 pounds they collected last year. Kare Bears and Rotary will

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The Rotary is asking faith groups, youth groups, community organizations, businesses and others to join in the spirit of service.

Arizona ranks fifth in the United States for the highest food insecurity rates. Just over 1 million people in Arizona are struggling with hunger, which translates to 1 in 4 children, 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 7 seniors. This has been particularly challenging due to COVID-19, Smith said.

The Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank serves approximately 50,000 individuals experiencing hunger annually in the Southwest Valley.

All Faith Community Services serves approximately 2,000 individuals a month. Each year, the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek engages community leaders, nonprofit charities, community organizations and churches to determine local area needs. Then, through fundraising efforts and the volunteer energy of club members, Rotary works to improve the quality of local lives.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Henry Raczkiewicz, community service chair, at 620-945-8812 or email goodyearrotary@gmail.com.

Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary meets 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom.

Guests and winter visitors affiliated with other Rotary Clubs are welcome to join. To receive the Zoom invite, contact club president Joan Smith at 503348-9468 or jbsmith80@aol.com.

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Women’s fellowship crosses denominations WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 7, 2021

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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irst Southern Baptist Church, 405 N. Third Street, Buckeye, will host its 78th semiannual Buckeye Valley Christian Women’s Fellowship Potluck and Service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13.

Established in 1943, the fellowship hosts the potlucks on the second Tuesday of April and October.

“It’s amazing to see love across churches,” said Secretary Delilah M. Molsby.

“When we drive around, we see various churches and there’s a division. There’s not a division in the body of Christ.

We’re experiencing this togetherness in the body of Christ. That’s what I want to emphasize. We encourage. We build up.

We give hope in this changing world.”

Women are asked to bring their favorite salad or dessert. Child care is

provided, but children are required to have a sack lunch. Women of all faith are invited.

“We talk over the meal. We have fellowship. We talk. We connect and then we go into a service, where we have music, songs, a guest speaker and testimonials,” Molsby said. “It’s just an awesome time.”

Registration starts at 11 a.m., with lunch following at noon.

“There’s a oneness of coming togeth-

er and just fellowshipping,” she said.

“It’s brought inspiration to me. Everyone experiences the same thing, maybe at a different level. Hearing someone’s testimony inspires me to keep the faith, and change is coming. It’s a sweet atmosphere.”

For more information, call President Ellen Berry at 602-571-1702 or Secretary Delilah M. Molsby at 623-326-7244, or email bvcwfarizona@gmail.com.

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lendale detectives are seeking information about a hit-and-run that killed one person and injured another east of 71st and Glendale avenues on March 27.

The two men were working to remove traffic barricades from an earlier

crash when they were hit.

Both men were transported to a local hospital for treatment, where 37-year-old Gustav Danielson, an Avondale resident, was pronounced dead. The second victim, a 35-yearold from Gilbert, is in stable condition.

The hit-and-run vehicle is believed

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Evil Editor: Evil exists on the earth. The earthly, physical dimensional realm is where darkness dwells. “It” must be recognized and fought every day — evil impacts more of us when “it” is manifested in extremely powerful people, who are individuals or the owners and leaders found in global companies that have become monopolies profoundly embedded in societies around the world affecting the lives and thinking of billions of people: Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, George Soros, just to name a few.

Do you not see what they do?

And the radical left liberal Democrats running amok trashing our sacred Constitution. Democrats having a razor-thin margin majority in the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, in conjunction with a Democratic president, has created an overwhelming super-majority situation allowing the progressive liberals to run the show and jam their special interests, not people’s interests, through the fake COVID-19 $1.9 trillion “rescue” bill, of which only approximately 8% is directly related to COVID-19 health care recovery.

Matthew 23:27-28 “Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like white-washed tombs, which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and uncleanness. So, you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.”

Susan Hewitt Goodyear

Voter suppression

Editor: I am always amazed how Democrats can talk about tyranny without looking in the mirror. What is more tyrannical than lockdowns? You seem to think that an ID for voting is suppressing voters. What you are

admitting is that you are so inept that you can’t find anywhere to get an ID. You can go to any DMV and get an ID. You apparently don’t have your own thought process of what to foment in your own mind. Oh, you can’t give water to a person waiting in line to vote? You certainly can. It just can’t say on the bottle to “Vote for Biden.”

You can actually give food, but once again you can’t have on the wrapper to “Vote for Trump.” Also, you can give food and water but you just can’t say if you vote this way I will give you water and food. MSNBC and CNN reported that a lady was thirsty waiting in line to vote and no one would give her water. So their claim was voter suppression.

So, you see how group think works now.

Les Armstrong Goodyear

Be part of the solution

Editor: Right now, our state and country are like someone who must lose 50 pounds prevent the onset of diabetes and has successfully lost 40 pounds. This is not the point at which you stop doing what has been working and celebrate by eating a whole cheesecake.

We are not talking about losing weight; we are talking about losing lives to COVID -19. Thanks to our concerted efforts, approximately 2,250 Americans are not dying each day compared to the January peak; however, 1,000 lives are still being lost daily.

Here in Arizona, you have helped to save approximately 150 lives each day compared to January, but around 30 Arizonans are still dying every day. That is still three times the number of lives lost in that horrible mass shooting in Boulder — every day, not just one day.

The data is clear. If each of us just keeps wearing our masks, gets vaccinated as soon as possible, and keeps following the public health guidelines, by the end of the summer we can largely defeat

this horrible virus in the United States.

I know it has been a really tough 12 months, but I also know if we all just stick to what is obviously working through July, together we can stop these daily unnecessary deaths from a now preventable disease.

We have two futures: a fourth wave with all the suffering and death that entails or kids in schools in August, baseball games in the fall, large family gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas, crowded New Year’s Eve parties.

You have a simple choice to make — are you going to be part of the problem or part of the solution? Please, be part of the solution. Keep doing what is clearly working just a little longer and ignore the politicians.

Angela Cotera Avondale

Gun violence

Editor: After 10 people were killed in Boulder and 3,000 people a month in the United States were killed by gunfire each of the last four years, the gun-rights folks still don’t acknowledge that easy access to guns in this country is a problem. Some of their deceptive arguments are:

• “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people” is misleading. Guns are the weapons of choice in 75% of homicides and 50% of suicides in the United States. In tragic multiple murders such as Aurora, Orlando and Parkland, people used rapid-fire guns to kill many people in a short time, which couldn’t be done with most weapons.

• “The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun” is catchy but false. There are very few incidents where this actually happens except for trained “good guys,” such as police or ex-military. Dozens of people are killed in accidental or domestic violence shootings for every criminal shot by a law-abiding civilian. And we have hundreds of thousands of trained “good guys” in our city, county state and federal police agencies.

“Gun control doesn’t work — look at Chicago.” No, they don’t work very well if it’s easy to get guns from nearby states or cities, so we need federal laws.

• “The Second Amendment guarantees our right to own guns.” But, as Justice Scalia noted, there is no constitutional right for civilians to have multiple assault-type rifles with extended magazines. These are usually the weapons used by mass killers. There are constitutional limits to freedom of speech, reli-

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

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hen news broke in February that Arizona would open COVID-19 vaccines to people over age 55, I had a long debate with myself about whether to get the shot.

By long, I mean three solid minutes.

Or the time it took me to Google, “Will the COVID vaccine implant a microchip in me?”

Seriously, that’s one of the myths circulating about the vaccine, along with rumors that the vaccines will genetically modify your DNA or that the shot is actually more lethal than COVID-19 itself.

All false, at least according to everyone from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Mayo Clinic to the American Medical Association to yours truly.

I got a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on March 25. So far, I’ve shown no ill effects besides the sore arm I had for 48

gion and right to bear arms.

• “Most mass shootings happen in places that ban guns” is not true, according to FBI and CDC statistics. Two-thirds of these killings take place in areas where guns are permitted.

• Also, 70% of murders by guns are committed by people who were “law-abiding citizens” until that day. Note: The protesters/rioters on Jan. 6 did not carry guns, perhaps due to D.C.’s strict gun laws. Fact: The rate of murders by guns in the United States is from four to 100 times higher than Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan or Australia.

• “Cars kill more people than guns do — should we ban cars?” is a false analogy, since most deaths by cars are accidental and most deaths by guns are intentional.

Also, no one is trying to ban guns, just limit access to some weapons by unstable, dangerous people. The slippery slope defense is misleading: Restricting some guns does not lead to restricting all guns — machine guns have been illegal for decades, but Americans own 300 million guns.

Most Americans favor sensible laws attempting to reduce deaths by gunfire.

hours and a decreased tolerance for people who say things like, “Didja know the COVID-19 vaccine killed Hank Aaron?”

Again, this is seriously a contention being made by the anti-vaxxers.

Their logic? Aaron got his COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 5. The baseball slugger died 17 days later in his sleep, at age 86.

The medical examiner ruled this a death from natural causes, reporting that Aaron showed no symptoms of COVID-19, nor any side effects from the Moderna vaccine he received.

Still, leading anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tweeted, “Aaron’s tragic death is part of a wave of suspicious deaths among elderly closely following administration of COVID vaccines.”

The rumor mill ran so amok, the New York Times fact-checked Aaron’s demise under a headline reading, “Hank Aaron’s death had nothing to do with the COVID-19 vaccine.”

For some folks, the world medical establishment and the mainstream media uniting to assure us of something can

If after a mass shooting is “not the time to discuss this problem,” they say, then we will never discuss it, because there will soon be another mass shooting. It’s time to stand our ground against the false arguments by the NRA, the gun industry and their allies in Congress.

John Flynn Goodyear

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only mean one thing — the exact opposite of whatever we’re being told.

If the American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and American Nurses Association all say a vaccine is safe — and they’ve released a public service announcement saying exactly that — the only logical thing to believe is a YouTube video by some loon named Steve Fletcher who reports, “4 Reasons Why The COVID Vaccine IS The Mark Of The Beast!”

Steve says it’s right there in Revelations 13. “The Beast and the False Prophet and the Dragon will deceive humanity into taking His mark,” i.e., the COVID-19 vaccine.

To think my big worry was that the second shot might interfere with my Saturday morning tee time.

A mid-March poll of Arizonans by OH Predictive Insights shows that 17% of us will refuse to take the vaccine, while another 11% remain unsure.

That could create an issue for our state, given that medical experts like Dr. An-

thony Fauci estimate that herd immunity from COVID-19 will require “75% to 80%-plus” of the herd to be vaccinated.

This member of the herd feels tiptop after getting two shots in the arm. Not only has my 5G cellphone reception improved at home — four bars! — but before dawn, I can mentally tune in AM radio stations from as far away as St. Louis.

On the downside, I didn’t get the AstraZeneca vaccine, which relies on a modified chimpanzee adenovirus to induce COVID-19 immunity. According to some internet memes, this means the vaccine will turn you into a monkey — something I’ve hoped for since seeing “Planet of the Apes” when I was 9.

My favorite ape has always been Dr. Zaius, played by the great British stage actor Maurice Evans. Zaius was the ape who nailed it when he said of man, “From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy.”

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ello everyone and welcome back to Business Briefcase!

This week we are going to satisfy that sweet tooth by featuring two local businesses that offer treats to help with those cravings. The next time you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve your guests at your event or searching for a gift for your significant other, consider supporting these two West Valley business owners.

Cierra’s Macarons Owner: Cierra Ruiz This small business is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a wedding,

a family party or just a Friday night you’re looking to treat yourself. Cierra’s Macarons was created by Cierra Ruiz in November 2020 when she realized her hobby and passion for the little treats could be transformed into a business. “Being a military brat, I used to live in Italy, I traveled to France a lot and found a new love for macarons. I kind of became obsessed and decided to teach myself how to make them,” Ruiz said. All of the macarons are made from scratch from Ruiz’s kitchen as she juggles being a stay-at-home mother of three and going to college to become a nurse. The homemade treats can be ordered in a variety of flavors and colors. “They’re French macarons

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Isas Sweets Owner: Isabella Gramajo Like many teens in high school, Isabella Gramajo was on the hunt for a part-time job, but the pandemic made it more challenging to find one that would accommodate her schedule. Forced into quarantine, Gramajo decided to start experimenting with small desserts and realized this could be her alternative to a job. Isas Sweets offers a variety of desserts, including chocolate-covered strawberries, flan, cake pops, floral arrangements and other chocolate-covered goodies.

What started as just a few orders for close friends and family members turned into orders constantly flowing in and gaining popularity on social media with over 4,000 followers. “The smiles and positive feedback I received from a lot of them was such an amazing feeling. With the support of my best friend, friends and family, my small business took off pretty fast, and I couldn’t be more grateful as to where I am now,” Gramajo said. The Buckeye resident said she is proud of the growth her business has seen, including the quality of products she

While her business is new, Cierra’s Macarons have been featured in local weddings and events. Customers have the option to order a tier for the macarons at an additional price. (Photo courtesy of Cierra Ruiz)

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The BLVD Lake kicks off month with groundbreaking

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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he BLVD Lake groundbreaking on April 5 kicked off a month’s worth of events organized through Avondale Local EDGE. Local EDGE provides opportunities for Avondale businesses to network and engage.

The BLVD is a mixed-use destination that is pedestrian friendly and will offer a live-work-play environment.

This week, the city of Avondale celebrated the groundbreaking of the lake, one of three water features slated for the Park Avenue District.

Just under 1 acre, the lake will serve as a central gathering area and will be stocked with fish for pedestrian viewing.

BioLife Plasma Services will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Monday, April 12.

BioLife collects high-quality plasma that is processed into life-saving, plasma-based therapies. BioLife is located at 1655 N. 107th Avenue.

Action Behavior Centers provides care for children on the autism spectrum to help them “reach their fullest potential.” They recently expanded into Avondale and are located at 12725

W. Indian School Road, Building D. They will celebrate their newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Wednesday, April 14.

Avondale will soon welcome a new fire station at 127th Avenue and Van Buren Street. Staff, contractors and other dignitaries will break ground on the building at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19.

The 19,000-square-foot facility will feature three bays, office space, sleeping quarters, a kitchen and an exercise room. It is scheduled to be completed in winter 2022.

Barrio Queen will officially open with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Monday, April 26, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican eatery features a 3,095-square-foot covered patio at 10455 W. McDowell Road.

All events can be seen on the Avondale EDGE Facebook page (@AvondaleEDGE). Avondale Local EDGE is an initiative of the Avondale Office of Economic Development, providing high-quality programming, with multiple opportunities for businesses to network. For business resources and a dining guide, visit avondalelocaledge. com. For more information, visit the website or call 623-333-1400.

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offers. “My business offers high-quality goods and services for very fair prices.

I’m speaking for myself and many others that have small businesses when I say I put a different kind of care and quality in everything I make, as it is a reflection of me. I All orders made through Isas Sweets have the ability am very meticulous with my to be customized with a personal message on the deswork and care about what serts. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Gramajo) my customers are receivHave an item for ing, and my main priority Business Briefcase? is making sure they’re 100% satisfied Please email your with the outcome of their order,” she business news and tips to said. To place an order or to see the full Lauren Serrato at menu and prices, visit Isas Sweets on lserrato@timespublications.com Instagram @Isas.sweetss.

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e had a bit of a surprise on March 25. That’s the day Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order to transition “required” virus mitigation to “recommended.” Many, including me, thought changes with virus mandates and regulations would happen midsummer.

Within moments of the governor’s announcement, business professionals and community leaders contacted me with a “Yay! This is over!” or “Oh no!

It’s too soon!”

To be clear, I don’t really have a personal opinion on whether the governor’s action was good or bad. My stance as the chamber of commerce president remains the same: Let’s do whatever is best to keep our community physically, mentally and economically strong and safe.

I had been thinking about our post-pandemic world several days prior to Gov. Ducey’s executive order. I thought about the good and bad things that happened as a result of the pandemic. Some were both good and bad, like virtual meetings. Good that more people became comfortable using webcams and being on camera.

On the other hand, the “mullet outfit” was low point in human history. Bad were the number of people who lost jobs, took a pay reduction, had to close their business, or had added responsibilities as parent-worker-teacher. Good were the number of kindhearted people

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who stepped up to help as much as they could.

I miss the handshake — this centuries-old tradition upstaged by the fist bump before social distancing became a thing. Maybe it’s an old-school, Gen X way of thinking. Maybe the handshake really is a symbol of good faith as the ancient Egyptians has intended.

The fist bump is fast and fleeting, while the handshake represents a longer connection.

We learned a lot during the pandemic about ourselves, about others, about what we can do and what we had to adapt to do. I’m always trying to predict the future to see what the “next step” will be for business and the community. You can help determine that future. If you’re willing, please take the Southwest Valley Chamber’s “Post-COVID Prep” survey tinyurl. com/swvcsurvey. Your input would be useful to the entire community.

Sadly, too many of us will miss family and friends who passed during the pandemic. If anything, we’ve learned more about personal priorities. Treasuring as many moments as possible with the people important to us. Letting them know they matter in our life.

As we emerge from the pandemic, please remember to be courteous and respectful. We live in an amazing community with amazing people. Let’s make sure we show that to each other as often as possible. It’s always a great day in the Southwest Valley because of you.

John Safin is the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. For more information and events, visit southwestvalleychamber.org.

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Cactus League attendance shows ripple effect on businesses

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n a strange way, baseball bookended the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in Arizona. While the NBA was the first league to act and suspend its season on March 11, 2020, the virus’s ripples were not truly felt in the desert until the remainder of the Cactus League schedule was called off the next day.

A year later, the pandemic a part of our everyday lives, the Cactus League returned. With vaccine rollout off to a promising start, limited numbers of fans were allowed to attend. COVID-19 isn’t over, but we’ve now reached opening day and the end appears to be within sight.

Spring Training baseball sandwiched the worst months of the pandemic. And its return, alongside numerous new orders

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from Gov. Doug Ducey, signaled the beginning of a return to normalcy for many local businesses that rely on the boost in sales that Cactus League tourists bring.

Booty’s Wings Burgers & Beer has three locations, including two near Spring Training ballparks in Goodyear and Surprise. Business usually sees a boost every March, co-owner Andy LiButti said, but that spike was mitigated this year by limited fan attendance and team restrictions on off-field activities.

“We definitely saw a drop-off in that business,” LiButti said. “Plus, we rely a lot on the people associated with the team coming in. The sports writers, trainers, announcers, a lot of the players, they would all come in. So with them not being allowed to really come out, that’s definitely affected us also.”

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Booty’s Wings Burgers & Beer previously had some tables closed off and distanced but has since returned to its normal layout, as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Despite the change, the business has not been able to operate at full capacity due to understaffing.

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LiButti added that his takeout business has done well throughout the pandemic, but initially, he could only afford to keep his restaurants open for three hours per day. Ingredient costs have risen as well. LiButti said chicken wings that used to cost him $1 per pound have tripled in price.

Another local restaurant owner, Erick Geryol, said his business usually sees a 30% increase every spring. Geryol runs Boulders on Broadway, a bar and grill with locations in Tempe and Mesa. He mentioned that sales are down this year compared to last spring, despite the 2020 Cactus League’s premature ending.

According to a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, the shortened 2020 Cactus League season generated an estimated economic impact of $363.6 million. Of that total, $213.7 million contributed to Arizona’s gross domestic product.

While seemingly large, those figures pale in comparison to Seidman’s 2018 estimates of $644.2 million total and $373 million to Arizona’s GDP. The 2021 totals were likely even lower — while a full Cactus League schedule was played this year, the shortened 2020 season averaged 6,568 fans per game. In 2021, no stadium

allowed more than 4,000 fans per game, and few allowed more than 2,000.

Additionally, tourism likely decreased significantly. In 2020, 1,446 of the 2,344 fans Seidman surveyed were non-Arizona residents, or just under 62%. These out-of-state fans had a median visit length of five days, excluding single-day visitors. Safety concerns mitigated interstate travel, likely impacting not only local restaurants but the hospitality industry as well.

LiButti has noticed the decrease in travelers, specifically the “snowbirds” who typically come to Arizona in the winter and spring months to escape local climates.

“I think Surprise is a very right-leaning community,” he said. “So you get a lot of people that are, you know, ‘To heck with the masks. I’m not wearing these masks.

They’re stupid,’ and everything. And I feel like there’s a lot of snowbirds that are kind of terrified, you know, ‘I don’t want to get sick and die.’ So, we’ve definitely felt it, not just for Spring Training but for all of the snowbird season. People just aren’t traveling.”

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Valley mom writes children’s book during pandemic

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Litchfield Park mom used one of her darkest moments as motivation to become a published author.

Rebecca Porter was battling depression after moving from Germany to Arizona and juggling being a mother, going to school, and helping her father with stage 4 colon cancer.

In the midst of everything on her plate, Porter said her outlet was writing and drawing. She was able to publish her first book, “Just Say Hello,” in 2019 and her second book, “Sammie the Hungry Angry Never Satissssfied Snake,” in 2020, and she recently introduced her readers to “A Through Z of What If” on April 2.

“There are many other obstacles in my life that I’ve had to go through,” Porter

said. “Writing has helped me so much, because that’s when I had that moment where I didn’t go to college. I had my daughter when I was 18, and I’ve had to learn and do everything basically on my own, so accomplishing being a children’s author is the most amazing thing in my life, and it made me feel like I have a purpose,” Porter said.

“A Through Z of What If” is a children’s book that is aimed to help kids remember the sounds of every letter through fun alliterations.

However, Porter said her book isn’t the typical alphabet book, as each letter is paired with multiple words and pictures to help children understand and enjoy learning their alphabet.

“It’s rhyming, it’s an alliteration, it’s a tongue twister and it’s to help kids learn letter sounds. So, each alphabet has a funny story that goes along with the pic-

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ture,” Porter said.

For example, the letter B reads, “What if a bashful, beautiful, brilliant bear that was bright blue bounced and balanced on a ball busting big bubbles from which he blew,” paired with a picture to match the alliteration.

“Kids can either read the story, the teacher can read the story and then ask them what the letter sound is, or if the kids aren’t able to read yet, then they’re able to look at the picture, point at the picture, name things, like there’s a bear, there’s bubbles, there’s the ball. It just really helps kids figure out their letter sounds,” Porter said.

With a daughter of her own with Down syndrome, Porter said it was important to write a book that was inclusive to children of all reading levels and abilities.

“For her, learning is different than other kiddos. So, for her, it was an image.

She’s able to put together the words with the picture and then it’s like an ‘a-ha’ moment for her knowing she can read the word and put those together with the picture. The book is helpful for kiddos that learn a different way,” she said.

Since the release of “A Through Z of What If,” Porter is looking forward to sharing two more books she has already finished and a third that she is working on. In the future, she said she would like to release a novel, a project she said she is four chapters into writing.

“A Through Z of What If” is available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.

For more information, or to see the other books Porter has available, visit rebeccaporter.com.

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

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

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he Tolleson Union High School District is hosting its annual Native American cultural event from 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15. This year it is virtual, but it is open to anyone who wants to participate.

The event includes Tanaya Winders, a poet/songwriter; actor Isaac Arellanes; and dance performances by Indigenous Enterprise.

For more information, call Alexandra Maese at 623-478-4075 or email alexandra.maese@tuhsd.org.

The TUHSD’s Career and Technical Education Department reports that 171 students were accepted into WestMEC. These seats were allocated to students for the 2021-22 school year in Central Programs.

University High School senior Alexander Fenlon is the latest winner of the AZEdNews Scholarship, sponsored by The Brand Agency. Fenlon is planning to attend ASU to study conservation biology and ecology. He submitted a one-minute video entry about what he would use the scholarship for.

Three La Joya Community High School students submitted theater pieces in the Arizona State Thespian competition. The students received superior rankings and qualified for the National Thespian competition. The students are Penelo-

pe Savatdy (two pieces qualify), Karen Vejar (one piece) and Sarai Elenes Aviles (one piece).

La Joya Community High School student Elysia Casillas has been accepted to the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at ASU. La Joya Community High School senior and student government member Paola Acuña has received a full-ride scholarship to attend Brigham Young University.

Tolleson Union High School counselor Stephanie Finch reported her student Amaru Bond will attend Tuskegee University on a fullride scholarship that pays $40,750 a year toward his tuition.

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Advertising Sales Representative Full-Time Position The West Valley View has been bringing the news of the West Valley to readers since 1979, when just a few small communities dotted what is now an expansive metro area.

We remain the relied-upon and most-trusted source for information in the West Valley, whether digitally or in print.

We are seeking an advertising sales executive to sell here in the community.

Compensation: Base Pay Plus Commission Benefits: 401(k), Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Responsibilities: Present community businesses with our vast array of print and digital options to promote their businesses to the residents right here in the West Valley. Work from home, earn an excellent income and get to know your neighbors, all while helping to make the West Valley View the best it can be.

A Qualified Candicate Has: At least two years of professional outside sales experience preferably in print and/or digital ad sales Exceptional organizational skills Appreciates straight talk and understands how to sell solutions not just ads Is ready to become part of a quality team

If you are qualified and would like to learn more about this position, please send your cover letter and resume to mhiatt@timespublications.com.

We are currently scheduling interviews.

Thomas Joseph Ivers, 74, of Avondale, AZ passed away on March 18, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Suzanne Champaign: daughter Deanna Robinson; and sister Marilee Donovan. Mr. Ivers' care has been entrusted to Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home, Tolleson, AZ. You may leave condolences for his family at www.advantagecrystalrose.com

Betty Joan Christner

Betty Joan Christner, age 80, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on March 12, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. She was born April 23, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

A Visitation will be held from 1:00PM to 2:30PM on April 9, 2021 with funeral services to follow at Thompson Funeral Chapel.

You can view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family at http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/betty-joan-christner/

David Wesley Hahn David Wesley Hahn, age 71, of Buckeye, AZ, passed away peacefully in Glendale, AZ on March 23, 2021.

David was born on May 16, 1949 in Hustisford, Wisconsin.

He moved to Arizona with his parents at the age of three. He attended Palo Verde Elementary School and graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1967. He was an owner-operator in the trucking industry in his early years and retired as a driver from the Walmart Distribution Center in 2019.

He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Buckeye Valley Fire District for many years.

Family was his greatest source of pride. In his children's formative years, David could be found on the sidelines coaching their soccer, baseball and football teams. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and taught them to hunt, fish and camp around the state. As a grandfather, David continued to play an active role and cherished every moment by teaching, playing and laughing alongside them. He often read to the grandkids, helped build forts in the living room and made construction sites for them to play with Tonka Trucks in the backyard.

David is survived by his three children: Rick (Tiffany) Hahn, Jarrod Hahn, and Lynsey Clay and three grandchildren: Wesley, Branson and Cooper, all of Buckeye. He also leaves behind his brother Daryl (Alexia) Hahn and sister Melanie Hunsaker of Abilene, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Delores.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 11:00am at Summit Community Church, 20555 W. Roosevelt Street, Buckeye, AZ. David will be laid to rest at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye.

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Adrian Jones

Adrian Jones, 61, of Goodyear, AZ, died on March 7th, 2021. He was born on May 13th, 1959 in Harlem, New York City.

Adrian was a Sergeant in the Air Force and received several awards before being honorably discharged.

Services are private at this time.

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

Louise Balara

Louise Balara, 96, of Goodyear, AZ died March 22nd, 2021 in Goodyear, AZ. Louise was born November 9th, 1924 to Abraham Nashawaty and Anna Cardous in Cambridge, MA. She was survived by her three daughters, Laura, Joanne and Linda as well as her two granddaughters, Jennifer and Stephanie.

She will be missed dearly by many.

You can view the complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/louise-balara/

Vivian Kiernan

Vivian Robin Kiernan passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2021.

Born in East Syracuse, New York to Paul and Patricia Devoy, May 11th, 1957.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 30th, 2021at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park Cemetery in Buckeye, AZ. To view the full obituary and leave condolences, please visit http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/vivian-robin-kiernan/

Donald Hilty

Don Hilty, 75, of Avondale went to be with our Lord on March 17th, 2021.

There will be a celebration of Don's life on April 10th from 11am-1pm at Desert Springs Worship Center, 10714 W. 4th St. Cashion.

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

The West Valley View publishes free and paid obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley cities.

Free Obits: Submit via email to obits@timespublications.com Paid Obits: Place online at: obituaries.westvalleyview.com or email to: obits@westvalleyview.com Deadline: Thursday at 5pm for Wednesday’s paper. Questions? 623-535-8439.

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Irene G Garcia

Our beloved, Irene G. Garcia, passed away on March 26, 2021. She was born and raised in Buckeye to Manuel and Nellie Amabisca. Irene married Richard G. Garcia on December 30, 1967 and were married for 53 years. Irene is most know as the "family matriarch". Irene is survived by her loving husband, Richard G. Garcia and their 2 daughters, Rebecca (Steve) and Rosa (Michael). She has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Irene is also survived by her two sisters, numerous family, and friends. Her mother, father, brothers, other family members have taken her HOME to our Lord to wait for us to join them.

Nicholas Andrew Jamieson

On Friday 3/26/21 Nicholas Jamieson, 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Glendale.

He was born 6/28/79 in North Dakota and lived most of his life in Ogdensburg, NY. He worked as a nurse in upstate NY where he met his wife and settled in St. Johnsville NY. In March 2013 Nicholas and his family moved to Arizona where he continued working as a nurse for a short time. At the time of his passing he was proudly working as a plumber with Epic Plumbing. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family at home, doing odd jobs for friends to help, and had a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife Alicia (Kucharski) Jamieson, his son Abram 12, and daughter Ziyah nine, his mother Agnes Ferguson, Canton NY, his brothers Mike Jamieson, Winter Park FL, Devin Brenno, Ogdensburg NY, Dillan Brenno, Ogdensburg NY, his step-father Brent Brenno, Ogdensburg NY, his step-mother Donna Tharrett and step-brother Jeremy Lipinsky both of N. Tonawanda NY. He was predeceased by his father Scott Jamieson.

Nicholas was and organ donor.

There will be no services at this time.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements. which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 16, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 11:00am. 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 June 24, 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 DMB White Tank, 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 DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers 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 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. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, 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 Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord's lien: Mobile Home Make: MISS MH Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1968 VIN: AZ344116 Date and Time of Sale: 05/06/2021 10:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 393 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,685.81 as of October 20, 2020 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 08/15/2018 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Kurt G Webster Owner of Record: Kurt G Webster Revocable Trust Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. �33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. �331023. COVID-19 Guidelines to be followed with limited number of attendees as stated in state guidelines. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 7, 2021 November April, 14, 2021.

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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 16, 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. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 10:00am. Due to the COVID19 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 June 24, 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 10:30am 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. Cashiers 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 Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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