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Teachers continue to disapprove of Wilson’s pay BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

he Buckeye Education Association teachers are expected to meet this week to discuss the next steps in their disapproval of Buckeye Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Wilson’s $1.7 million in extra compensation. Buckeye Education Association President Maria Camacho Moreno said the organization called for Wilson’s resignation. However, school board President Jane Hunt said the entity was just doing its job — in a public forum.

“We don’t have any conﬁdence in her anymore,” Moreno said of Wilson. The teachers are expected to share their frustrations once again at school board meetings. “They still stand behind her,” Moreno said about the board. “We’re going to weight our options and see what our next steps are. We’re going to meet to discuss our next plan of action. We need to be diligent.” The extra compensation was revealed in part two of the Arizona auditor general’s performance audit of the Buckeye Elementary School District.

The first report focused on the district’s efficiency and effectiveness in administration, plant operations and maintenance, food service and transportation. Part two focused on executive administrative spending, particularly the superintendent’s salary and benefits package, due to concerns identified during the initial audit. According to the performance audit, from July 2016 to December 2021, the district paid to or on behalf of Wilson more than $1.7 million of additional compensa-

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Tolleson Union introduces new governing board BY LAUREN SERRATO

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olleson Union High School District’s Governing Board is ofﬁcially under new leadership, as Freddie Villalon has been appointed president and Dr. Elda Luna-Najera vice president.

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Freddie Villalon President Board term: Through Dec. 31, 2024 Villalon is currently serving his fourth term on the TUHSD Board. He served as a member from 2007-10, 2013-16 and 201720 and is serving his current term from 2021-24. “What excites me about this position is just the opportunity to continue supporting the children and our team members and the families of the community,” Villalon said. “We’re here to support them, to give them a great opportunity and great educational experience and accelerate their learning.” Villalon earned a Master of Education from Nova Southeastern University and a

Left, Dr. Luna-Najera was appointed to the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board on Nov. 9, 2020, to fill a vacancy. Right, Freddie Villalon has served on the TUHSD Governing Board since 2007. (TUHSD/Submitted) bachelor’s degree in elementary education from ASU. He has worked as a teacher and administrator in the Isaac School District and

with Imagine Schools. Villalon is an academic improvement specialist with Imag-

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TUHSD...continued from page 1 ine Schools, with the goal of helping struggling schools improve. “I’ve been in education for over 30 years at different levels, in different positions,” Villalon said. His first position was working as a janitor at Tolleson Union High School at the age of 15. “All of these different roles, these different experiences, different blessings that I’ve received in my career have better prepared me on the importance of this position. We are here to serve others and to make sure that our children are receiving the best-quality education and to work with our team members to support our superintendent and to raise the bar of academic excellence for our children and families within the district.” As a graduate of Tolleson Union High School, and a father of children who have also attended TUHSD schools, Villalon said he loves serving a community he grew up in and doing his part in growing the district. “I graduated from Tolleson in 1984. I am a Wolverine at heart,” he said. “I look forward to continuing to support our team members and our district’s family members. Our team members have done a phenomenal job. We’re here to work together as a team, for the benefit of our children, for the benefit of our families and our communities. We’re going to work together to get our children to the next academic level.” As Villalon tackles his new role as president, he said one of his goals is ensuring students have the social and emotional support they need, especially during the pandemic. “We want to give them the social-emotional support they need in order to continue moving forward,” he said. “Also, we want to make sure that we’re giving them every opportunity to succeed, whether it’s through an extended learning opportunity where they can earn extra credit, whether it’s summer school, an afternoon program, evening program, Saturday school, giving the child every opportunity to get caught up with their credits. To do that, we need to work with team members, family members and committee members to give the children every

NEWS outlet to be successful.” Dr. Elda Luna-Najera Vice president Board term: Through Dec. 31 Luna-Najera was appointed to the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board on Nov. 9, 2020, to fill a vacancy. She will serve as vice president through the rest of her term. “It’s an honor and privilege to serve my community within this capacity,” Luna-Najera said. “In my role as VP, I’m also enjoying learning more about the actual process and contributing to our agendas in a more meaningful way. As a board member, I never stop learning.” Luna-Najera earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from ASU and a doctorate degree in social work from the University of Southern California. As a licensed master social worker in Arizona, Luna-Najera has spent her career helping families and children in nonprofit settings and public education. “I think that my program development experience has helped me look at

our school system very systematically,” she said. “We face a lot of challenges in education, and I pride myself on being an empathic listener, an ethical problem solver when trying to work through some of the challenges, and that’s where my social work background really comes through.” Luna-Najera serves as the Agua Fria Union High School District liaison for foster care and homeless education. As a Tolleson Union High School District resident for more than 18 years, Luna-Najera also has children who attend schools there. Throughout her time serving in the district, Luna-Najera said one of her favorite parts has been experiencing the community’s support. “We are just so strong in that sense,” she said. “I have had the opportunity to meet and work with former students across multiple generations, including parents and grandparents that went to Tolleson, current and former employees of our districts, and other stakeholders; and I absolutely love hearing their experi-

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he city of Avondale is hosting a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the City Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. The city is proposing an increase in primary property levy of $69,116 or 2%. For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the city of Avondale’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $64.58 (total proposed tax-

TUHSD...continued from page 3 ences with the district, and hearing the pride and the love that we all have for our district is so special.” As Luna-Najera has about eight months left of her term to serve on the

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es including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have been $63.31. This proposed increase is exclusive of the increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property levies for voter-approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides. governing board, she said her goals are to continue to support the students and staff. She wants to ensure kids have the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. “I want every student to have a sense of belonging at their school, to have

The city of Avondale is hosting a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. (Stock image)

those important relationships, to have that one adult on campus that they could reach out to for support, knowing that they have at least one caring adult, that makes all the difference,” she said. “I do want to continue to provide

opportunities for students regardless of what their path looks like after graduation. I also hope that the Tolleson Union High School District continues to be a leader and innovator in education.” Luna-Najera will run for reelection.

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Wilson...continued from page 1 tion. That brought Wilson’s total compensation for that time to about $3.3 million. That’s about “100% more than what the state’s three largest district spent on average on superintendent compensation, resulting in a possible gift of public monies in violation of Arizona Constitution,” the report states. The district “omitted ‘additional compensation’ amounts and other critical information in two of the superin-

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tendent’s employment agreements,” it continues. “Moreover, because the district miscalculated ‘required misholdings’ related to the ‘additional compensation,’ an estimated $571,256 of the over $1.7 million was paid beyond employment agreement terms.” The Arizona auditor general’s office submitted its report to the Arizona attorney general’s office for appropriate action.

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with those findings.” “The auditor’s findings center on the board’s negotiated agreement with Dr. Wilson to provide her with supplemental compensation to allow her to ‘buy back’ retirement credits that she earned while working in Oregon,” Hunt wrote in a letter to the “BESD Community.” “For years, while the retirement systems at colleges and universities across the country have allowed employees to take their retirement benefits with them when accepting a job in another state, that has not been an option for secondary and primary school educators. “As a result, ‘buy back’ agreements have been a common solution school districts have used to recruit and retain educators who have previously worked in other states.” Bruce Hunter, director of public policy for AASA, the School Superintendent Association, summed up the challenge: “…you can’t recruit across state lines very successfully when people are trapped by their retirements…if you want the free flow of school leadership across America, so that every school board has a chance to hire the best people possible, then you have to have a retirement system able to accommodate that.” Hunt wrote, this issue of “pension portability” is complex, but it comes down to a challenge familiar to many in private business: “We wanted to provide a strong incentive for Dr. Wilson, a talented and successful superintendent, to stay with Buckeye schools.” In April 2016, Wilson and the board agreed to add the employment benefit enabling her to purchase back retirement credits from Oregon and add them to her Arizona retirement, Hunt wrote. The agreements were approved by the board at public meetings, and Wilson completed payment for the retirement credits in November 2021. Hunt added, “thus, the auditor general is raising issues with agreements that were legal and public, approved by the Arizona State Retirement System and which have been completed.” She said, in return for the district funding this benefit, Wilson agreed to stay with it “for as long as the board offers her contracts. This stability is critical.”

“…A change in superintendent can mean disruptions to staff, a need for the new head of the district to learn about the community and familiarize him or herself with the needs of the district’s students and other tasks that can distract from the day-to-day job of managing the school system,” Hunt wrote. “Dr. Wilson, hired as our assistant superintendent in 2010, is now heading into her 10th year as our superintendent. That translates into more stability for our district and other benefits for our students and their families.” Hunt also wrote that during Wilson’s tenure, all Buckeye employees — teachers and staff — have received annual raises that were done in a “fiscally responsible manner. “…In short, we’re doing the job we were elected to do. We welcome legitimate questions and scrutiny, but we also must be free to oversee our district in the manner we and the people who elected us believe best serves our students and their families.”

‘Punch in the gut’ A WestPark Elementary School first grade teacher, Moreno said she is still shocked about the findings. “It felt like a punch in the gut,” Moreno said. “We tried to work and have a good working relationship with the administration to change things for a positive outcome for everybody — all the certified and classified staff, students and teachers. It was just really disheartening. They said we get a really good pay, compared to other school districts. To find out that we’re 15% under the state average and now this — that’s kind of disheartening.” Moreno has been with the Buckeye Elementary School District for 22 years and teaching for 17. She was hired to be a principal’s administrative assistant “when there was one school in the district.” Wilson has been the superintendent since 2013. According to the report, four of the five current governing board members held their position since at least April 2016, when the governing board approved the first of three employment agreements calling for the superintendent to be paid additional compensation.

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Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board member Amy Soucinek, President Kathy Reyes, and members Sara Contreras and Curtis Nielson take part in the groundbreaking festivities. (Littleton Elementary School District/Submitted)

Construction begins on Littleton Prep BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

ittleton Elementary School District hosted a groundbreaking event for its new prep academy on April 26. The school site is at 12050 W. Broadway, Avondale, and plans to open in the fall of 2023. Littleton’s new prep academy is still unnamed, as a committee of district and community members is finalizing its recommendation for the governing board. Land for the school was part of a longtime local family, the Lakins, who had specific requests for the name. The campus will house state-of-theart learning spaces that integrate well with an innovative individualized curriculum designed to benefit learners beyond the 21st century. “We believe in ‘school choice’ within our community, not school choice outside of our community,” Superintendent Dr. Roger Freeman said. “The Littleton district provides our families and students an educational experience that fits a variety of learning interests and our staff with opportunities to explore a variety of teaching passions. We also thank our community for passing the bond election questions that make opportunities like this possible. Thanks to all of you, students will have yet another safe place to learn in a

uniquely inspiring curriculum.” The area’s growth is a testament to the neighborhood’s quality of life at the confluence of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria rivers. The Chasse Building Team was chosen to be the general contractor leading construction on the school. That team is happy to work with the district and ADM Group Inc. architects to bring this state-of-the-art school to life. In addition to the modern learning spaces, this school will have ample outdoor recreation areas for students and the surrounding community. “The Littleton District has really maximized its 21-acre site,” said Barry Chasse, president of Chasse Building Team. “Included in the design is a dedicated baseball field, softball field, soccer field and two basketball courts. We love that they intentionally included spaces that support children’s physical, social and emotional development — essential for well-being and learning.” Scheduled to open in the fall 2023, the $29 million project is funded by bond referendums in 2017 and 2021. Littleton is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school district serving roughly 6,000 students and covering approximately 30 square miles in southeast Avondale and parts of west Phoenix.

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Goodyear man builds trails now open in Estrella BY LAUREN SERRATO

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strella recently celebrated the opening of Lucero Trails, which adds 12 miles to the 50 miles of trails and paths. Estrella resident, chair of the Estrella Trails Committee and certified mountain bike trail builder Kim Doud constructed most of the existing trails. Doud also

leads Thursday night bike rides and trail crew work on Saturdays to maintain the trails in Estrella. “Estrella’s system of trails and paths supply residents with the opportunity to get out and enjoy nature, right in their own backyard,” Doud said. “People move to Estrella to be able to mountain bike in their neighborhood without having to drive across town.”

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Since moving to Goodyear in 2001, Doud said he has witnessed the community’s trails attract homebuyers to the West Valley. “It’s huge, there’s well over 1,000 residents who are actively using the trails up here,” he said. “Honestly, part of the reason we did it was because I was tired of having to drive halfway across the county to go find a good trail system.” Estrella’s 21,000 residents hike, bike and trail run on the trails. The Lucero Trails, the newest addition to the community trails, offer easy to expert-level activities, Doud said. Estrella’s other trail systems include the Estrella Loop, FINS (Fantasy Island North Singletrack), Up Trails and the Pirate Trails. “Estrella has unparalleled access to excellent trails and paths. Our 50 miles of trails are a treasured part of our community’s culture,” said Lane Powell, executive director of Estrella. “Our residents are outdoors people who enjoy a physically active lifestyle.” Estrella’s well-known system has attracted cyclist Lance Armstrong and NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson to it. The trails have appeared in advertisements in Mountain Bike Action, an industry publication, and are mentioned in trail guides. Estrella Trails Committee, a resident-led committee, formed in 2005 and has since been integral in adding trails throughout the community. The committee signs and builds trails, regularly performs trail crew work to maintain the trails, and names many of them. Members regularly meet on Saturday mornings at Oasis Bagels and then put signs on the trails throughout Estrella to assist hikers and bikers.

Kim Doud, left, and members of the Estrella Trails Committee regularly perform trail crew work on existing trails throughout the community in Goodyear. (Estrella Trails Committee/Submitted)

The committee is working on installing benches throughout various trails. “We went out to find spots out on the trail systems that would be great to have a place to sit and relax and enjoy the view,” Doud said. “They’re covered with white pebbles, so they blend in, and there are also memorial plaques. There’s one gal who bought a bench right behind her home for her husband; he was a veteran. We helped her get an American flagpole installed, and she goes up every day and pulls the flag out with her husband and has a cup of coffee with him every day.” Doud said the trails may become even more vital to the community as more homes are built. “We hope to continue to build and develop our trail systems as the community continues to grow,” Doud added. “We get out there, maintain, clean up and take care of the trails. It’s not just putting stuff on; it is also taking care of what’s already there. It gives the community a huge advantage. I mean, I can roll up my garage door and jump on my bike and be on quality trails.”

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Buckeye Mayor Orsborn delivers state of the city address BY LAUREN SERRATO

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Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn’s 2022 state of the city video was titled “Moving Forward.” Keeping in line with that title, it looked to the city’s future. (City of

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uckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn celebrated a year of accomplishments with his 2022 state of the city video, “Moving Forward.” The video aired on May 5 and highlighted 5,000 new jobs coming into the city, and the new water supplies that were secured, and welcomed new retail and services. “The past year has given us all new challenges to face, but it has also provided us with some incredible opportunities and accomplishments,” Orsborn said at the beginning of his address. “Along with the entire city council, I am proud to help guide Buckeye into a bright future as we move forward into 2022 and begin to see the end of the pandemic. I’m happy to report the city of Buckeye is strong, resilient and thriving.” Of the 5,000 new jobs, 3,000 came from the new KORE Power project, which breaks ground this summer and is set to open in 2024. In total, the city’s job hike is a 33% increase from 2020. “This time last year that 850,000-square-foot Five Below distribution center and retail store was still being built. Now, it is operational, employing more than 150 people with another 150 jobs on the way,” Orsborn said. “The future Ross Dress for Less distribution center at Broadway and Watson will employ 1,300 people. The Funko distribution center at Miller and Lower Buckeye will have 300 jobs, and the big one, KORE Power, the first U.S. company to manufacture lithium ion battery cells, will bring 3,000 jobs to Buckeye.” In addition to creating job opportunities, Orsborn said the community values new retail stores, services and health care. The mayor spotlighted Abrazo Health Care’s new project at the southwest corner of I-10 and Verrado Way. On the 27 acres, Abrazo is hoping to open a medical office building and an ambulatory service and acute care hospital. The initial phase is expected to break ground later this year. Banner Health has also announced its construction of a new hospital and medical center at the northwest corner of I-10 and Verrado Way. The 330,000-square-

foot hospital is scheduled to open in the fall 2024. Orsborn said the Jackie A. Meck water campus has a substantial effect on the city. “Up and running before schedule and below budget, the Jackie A. Meck water campus is officially online, capable of treating 6 million gallons of water a day,” he said. “With the growth the city is experiencing in all areas of development, we are well aware of the need to acquire additional water sources to ensure we are sustainable now and as we forge into the future. The water resources department is looking ahead, and not just for the next few years but for the next 20 to 40 years.” Orsborn addressed Buckeye projects that allow residents to stay active and healthy, including the opening of the Sundance Recreation Center last fall. “Before we even cut the ribbon at this facility, classes were booking up,” Orsborn said of the recreation center. “The community services department continues to provide you and your family a ton of options to stay healthy and packed. Skyline Park continues to be the top destination with over 400,000 visitors to this beautiful park last year. Sundance Park expansion is underway with a 3.2acre lake splash pad, basketball courts, sports fields and more opening later this year.” To conclude his state of the city address, Orsborn said there is plenty more to be excited about this year. “We are off to a great start with our accomplishments this year, but we were only on the ground floor of a fantastic future,” he said. “We love Buckeye as much as you do, and we’re working hard to make sure this city remains the best place for you to live, work and play. Buckeye’s future is progressing quickly with exciting new developments, more employment opportunities, and great amenities for you and your family. The entire Buckeye City Council is proud to be charting the course, and we will continue moving forward to ensure better tomorrow for you.” To view the state of the city address or the year in review publication, visit buckeyeaz.gov/StateoftheCity.

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Buckeye employee earns lifetime achievement award

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uckeye Deputy City Manager and Economic Development Director David Roderique was presented with the William Lampkin Long Term Excellence in Economic Development Award from the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). This award highlights Roderique’s 40-year career in economic development. The last five years of his career were spent with the city of Buckeye, where he has been instrumental in the city’s booming growth. During his time in Buckeye, more than 20 new employment projects have located to the city, resulting in an estimated 7,000 new jobs, 6.4 million square feet of buildings, and more than $2 billion in capital investment. Key businesses that have set up shop in Buckeye under Roderique’s leadership include Kore Power, Five Below, Funko, Cardinal Glass, Park-

er Fasteners, and Ross Dress for Less. As president of the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Roderique paved the way to a more diversified Downtown Phoenix, with such projects as Cityscape, ASU’s Downtown campus, new hotels and high-rise office buildings. He previously spent 23 years with the city of Scottsdale. He played a key role in shaping the city’s well-known reputation for business and tourism, helping develop the Scottsdale Airpark, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Westworld and ASU Skysong. “This award recognizes the outstanding achievements by an individual that has made significant contributions to economic development efforts in Arizona,” said Carrie Kelly, executive director of AAED. “We are thrilled to honor David’s long career in economic development with our annual William Lampkin Long Term Excellence in Economic Development Award.”

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.S. Eliot made the celebrated observation that “April is the Cruelest Month” in his critically acclaimed poem “The Wasteland,” published in 1922. A century later, a small group of U.S. senators gathered late in that cruel month to formulate a cruel fate for our nation. Under the banner of “bipartisanship,” these senators have proclaimed that they are “practical problem solvers.” In reality, they will create an even larger problem: delivering amnesty to the millions of illegal aliens who have flooded into our country… and who continue to cross our porous southern border, with the complete cooperation of the Biden administration. You might think “bipartisan” means Republicans and Democrats working across party lines to achieve common-sense public policy.

If only. In Washington, the truly accurate definition of “bipartisan” is quite different. The “Dissembling Dictionary of ‘Swampspeak’” defines it as “Republicans caving into Democrats and their media cheerleaders to enact policies at odds with GOP promises.” And that was the purpose of the late April meeting among a quartet belonging to the “World’s Most Exclusive Club.” For the Democrats, it involved Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, chairman of the judiciary committee, and Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the judiciary subcommittee on immigration. For the Republicans, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas was joined by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. Because three of the four will not face voters again until 2026, they are essentially immune from current political pressure. The fourth, Alex Padilla, will try to win a full six-year term this fall. Given California’s transformation from “Golden State” into “Third World wannabe,” the freshman senator probably considers

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his role in formalizing this “final amnesty” will not only guarantee his place in history but keep him in the senate for as long as he wishes to remain. Make no mistake: a full, “final amnesty” is exactly the goal here, but the two Republicans who are part of this “working group” are rationalizing that their involvement will somehow bring “improvements” to any final legislative product. Don’t look for John Cornyn or Thom Tillis to get “half a loaf,” or even three thin slices of bread. Instead, they’ll end up with a couple of crumbs. And the United States will end up as a nation profoundly changed. While it’s true that the Senate declined to take up an earlier House-passed bill, that stalled legislation provides clues about what a final product may include: “temporary” legal status for some illegal border crossers and measures to “streamline” legal immigrant processing. Thom Tillis, who despite a near-death political experience in his first re-election bid doggedly clings to the chamber of commerce vision of a unfettered flow of foreign workers, depressing wages for Americans, and shifting health care costs for those new workers onto taxpayers, somehow claims with a straight face that his “bipartisan efforts” will actually help the country. “This is the time to maybe set politics aside a little bit and get good policy in place so we can do our part to lessen the burden that people are feeling here in the country,” Tillis said. North Car-

olina’s junior senator is mistaken to believe that his newfound allies across the aisle will ever “set politics aside.” The political calculus is stunningly simple. Democrats want cheap votes; Republicans like Tillis want cheap labor. But with 60 votes needed to pass such a bill, who are the 10 Republicans we can expect to see vote “aye”? Let’s begin with the three most likely to abandon their party: Romney of Utah, Murkowski of Alaska, and Collins of Maine. Then come the Republican retirees looking to line up lobbying work as “former senators:” Shelby of Alabama, Blunt of Missouri, Burr of North Carolina, Portman of Ohio, and Toomey of Pennsylvania. Look for the GOP Leadership to provide a couple of votes — Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — and voila! Ten Republican votes for amnesty, with Thom Tillis to spare! Expect John Cornyn to abandon the bill at some point; his Texas constituents will set him straight… but conceivably five more GOPers could vote yes. In that fashion, Republicans will again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the Senate, and richly deserve the dubious distinction of “The Stupid Party.” Sorry if that sounds cruel. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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he served as Maricopa County attorney for 900 days, the ﬁrst woman to hold the ofﬁce. But Allister Adel was more than that. Dead too soon at age 45, Adel was many things that rarely mattered during her time in the public eye. She was a daughter, a wife, and a mother of two grade-school boys. She loved her dogs and the Rotary Club. She was a loyal friend to those who knew her. Adel also dwelled in the world of politics, though. For many people, especially those who opposed her brand of conservative Republican politics, that meant she was worse than human detritus. Adel was a villain, a punching bag, a piñata. The way politics is practiced today, it is never enough simply to disagree with those we oppose. Instead, we must smash them to bits. This is true of both sides, red and

blue, Dem and GOP. Nowadays, to talk politics is mostly to spew hate. Even if it means attacking a person at their most vulnerable points and grinding them to dust. With Adel, who I counted as a friend, it is no secret that she struggled with alcohol. I am not here to suggest that the media, which covered her foibles in ofﬁce with urgency, was wrong to do so. To hold public ofﬁce is to be in the spotlight, and rightly so. Adel was accused of too many absences, of failing to maintain her sobriety, of not being the top prosecutor our county needs. She denied the charges, but still they kept coming. Until, on March 21, she stepped down. Five weeks later she was dead, having suffered what her family described as “health complications.” Across the cesspool that is social media wafted a sense of glee from noxious bastards and bots. From Twitter moron @Peterson_ JFrank: “I believe in karma big time… This bitch got what she deserved… I

will piss on her grave if I ever have the chance…” From @Shannonagain2: “AA had no problem *legally* destroying lives. no guilt, here. She was a menace. Corrupt. As are most attorneys. AND POLITICIANS.” From @SRunningcloud: “She was a wicked woman. Her acts of racism reached the level of genocide. She’s burning in Hell. No doubt. That’s how much bad karma she has to work out. Eternal ﬁre of hell is what Allister Adel has earned from her time on Earth.” This vomitus spew was not reserved merely for Adel’s death. As she struggled publicly through rehab and with the responsibilities of her position, her every move drew not just stories but hot takes, name-calling and a sense of joy that peaked with each sign of struggle. This is our mentality now: It isn’t enough to campaign for those we support; we must loathe the opponent, demonize them, root for a failure of their policies and — even better — heart.

Ironically, I ﬁrst met Adel a decade ago, when we both spent time helping Mesa businessperson Wil Cardon run for the U.S. Senate against Jeff Flake. Wil, a sensitive soul, spent millions of his own wealth on that campaign, only to get trounced when outside interests spent many more millions on attack ads. Ridiculed for losing, Wil wandered through a campaign for secretary of state two years later. Three years later, his depression ﬁnally got to him. Wil died by suicide at age 45. As politics has turned to blood sport, we seem to have forgotten that the names of the ballot are actual human beings. They love, hurt, bleed, struggle, die. I will miss Allister as I have missed Wil. I will feel forevermore like the price they paid to serve us was extracted from them in the days they never got to live. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Aaron Lieberman, state representative reveals that less-intelligent people are OUR READERS’ VIEWPOINTS •(2019-21). usually incredibly confident.

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Crises aplenty

Editor: The word “crisis” comes from the Greek term “turning point.” The dictionary defines it as “a crucial point or situation.” We currently use it to define a multitude of issues facing the world, the United States or, each of us, as an individual. Let me list a “baker’s dozen” plus a few more. You take your choice. • COVID-19. • Climate. • Opioids. • Suicide. • Education. • Ukraine. • A nuclear war. • Immigration. • Inflation. • Housing. • Homelessness. • Election integrity. • Alzheimer’s. • Autism. • Health care.

• Aging. • Long-term care. • Student loan debt. • The erosion of the middle class. Dr. Leonard Kirschner Col. USAF (Retired) AHCCCS Director (1987-93) AARP Arizona Past President Litchfield Park

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Editor: As we head to the polls in November of this year, Arizona has the serious responsibility of electing a governor for the state. Let’s have a look at the candidates: • Kari Lake, former KSAZ-TV news anchor. • Matt Salmon, vice president of government affairs at ASU. • Karrin Taylor Robson, land developer. • Scott Neely, businessman. • Paolo Tulliani Zen, businesswoman. • Katie Hobbs, Arizona secretary of state (2019–present).

• Marco López Jr., former chief of staff for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (2009–11) and former mayor of Nogales (2001–04). So, if you’re hiring someone, who should you put at the top of the consideration list? Most employers look for prior experience that is a close match for a starting point. They will typically select those as tier 1 candidates, which, in this case, would require prior experience in government. A tier 2 candidate would be someone who exhibits experience that is not a close match but is translatable to the job. A tier 2 in this situation would likely be a business owner who has experience managing an organization and its employees, negotiating and compromising. Look at the list above without consideration of party affiliation and tell me who you would put as a tier 1, tier 2 and a toss-in-the-trash candidate. I don’t think I need to spell it out for you, but maybe I do, because the American public seems to have a self-destructive fascination with electing unqualified idiots. The person with the loudest megaphone typically is not the sharpest tool in the shed. The Dunning-Kruger effect

More intelligent people, by contrast, aren’t at all. More intelligent individuals recognize they have flaws and don’t always have all the answers. Yet people are consistently attracted to a confident big mouth. The big mouth usually spews simplistic nonsense when you actually take the time to listen, but prior historical evidence shows people choose the big mouth. Prior evidence also shows that most people do not have the attention span to analyze or consider complex discourse. Most prefer trivial things and simple concepts they can easily grasp or already do. This is why the platform of most politicians is geared to party-line simple talking points. This is why the party-line attacks are also just as simplistic and are repeated frequently to drive home their alternative reality. I would hope we have had enough of electing unqualified overconfident personalities with little substance or genuine desire to do the job. I picked up a term for a con man a few years back watching the series “Lost.” The term for con man: confidence man. Let’s stop electing idiots. Robert Lukacs Goodyear

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Yuma construction forces Roman’s Oasis to move BY LAUREN SERRATO West Valley View Staff

West Valley staple, Roman’s Oasis is set to move to accommodate the expansion of Yuma Road. “I do have apprehensions,” said Myra Curtis, owner of Roman’s Oasis. “I’m pretty sure I will until we get into the new building. I’ve had ﬁve years to get used to it because soon after I purchased the bar, it became known that we were going to be moving at some point because of the roadway. “I’ve had all these years to formulate a plan and convey that to everyone and really make sure that I’m prepared to move Roman’s forward in the same manner that it is here and ensure that the historic value stays.” Curtis said although it’s disheartening, the move has left her optimistic. “If we were to stay and they widened the road, our rooster right out front may or may not be in the right of way,” Curtis said. “We would not want to have the roadway right up next to the building. It would just be unsafe, and I will not allow that. So, we are forced to move, but the city has been incredibly supportive and positive about Roman’s remaining a part of this project, which is incredible.” Curtis took over the business in 2015, four years after her father, Roman Comer, died. Roman’s wife, Karen, owned the bar during the four-year gap. Curtis’ daughter Sarah, 36, is a manager and will eventually become owner. The 9,000-square-foot bar will relocate to the land just southeast of where it stands, following the building’s demolition. Roman’s guests can help decorate the new bar to create a similar interior. “I’m trying to help settle their fears,” Curtis said. “I’m going to give them a chance to pick a section, or an entire

corner, take everything down off the wall so that when we get over to the new building, it will be very similar. They will be able to put things back in a familiar place for them.” The new location will have a similar size, setup and layout. “We will still have three or four distinctive areas. It might just be a little bit of a different footprint,” Curtis said. “There will also be some new elements that are inviting.” Curtis said this furthers the welcoming atmosphere that Roman’s already possesses. “It’s amazing. It’s like a community, and I’ve always said that this is like a community center,” she said. “My favorite part of this whole experience has to be the people. It’s just a fantastic place to be.” Curtis, 61, admitted that despite having been involved in the bar since she turned 19, she never imagined herself taking over the business from her father. “As a Christian, I never thought the bar would be where I was,” Curtis said. “I grew up in the church, I understood the values of Christianity, and what I see here are the same values, people taking care of people, and that’s why I thrive here. And that’s why my daughter thrives here.” Sarah, like her mother, started working in the bar with her grandfather at the age of 19. Demolition is planned toward the end of the year. Curtis said she hopes to continue her father’s success in the new building. “A legacy of camaraderie,” Curtis said. “I pray that we can continue to be here for people. We serve as a getaway for some people, an escape. It’s such a unique venue, and sure it has its ﬂaws, but it’s still the same friendly, relaxed, welcoming environment that my dad created.”

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open six new locations across the southwest United States. The new franchised company will open 20 others by the end of the year. Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has 471 locations in various stages of development across the country. “We’ve seen Roll-EmUp Taquitos grow tremendously over this past year,” said Chris Wyland, vice president of franchise development for Roll-EmUp Taquitos. “We opened two new locations, sparking a chain reaction that has carried over into 2022. This growth has allowed us to sign multiple multiunit agreements and leases across the country. Throughout the past year, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the nation’s first taquito-focused Roll-Em-Up has intro- franchise, signed a lease to open a location in Goodyear. (Roll-Em-Up Taquitos/Submitted) duced a variety of new technologies, innovations in 2019 in Chino Hills, California, and operating systems to continue to where they sold an average of 3,500 attract qualiﬁed franchisees. To top it taquitos a day. Today, the brand has all off, we are thrilled to see these six three locations open across Southern new leases signed and our growth real- California in Chino Hills, Brea and ly begin to come to fruition.” Victorville. The new leases were signed in IrRoll-Em-Up Taquitos is actively vine, Corona and Palm Desert, Califor- seeking franchise partners with previnia, and Goodyear. ous restaurant ownership experience “Announcing Roll-Em-Up Taquitos’ and passion for the brand. With a terrifranchise opportunity was a big deal tory fee of $20,000 and a franchise fee for our brand, and we are so excited of $20,000, the initial investment to to continue moving forward with our own and operate a Roll-Em-Up Taquigrowth through these recently signed tos restaurant ranges from $278,000 to leases,” said Ryan Usrey, founder and $585,000. CEO of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos. “GetFor more information about Rollting these recently executed leases into Em-Up Taquitos franchise opportunity, A-plus sites is really just the begin- visit franchise.rollemup.com. Or visit ning. We will also soon be announcing rollemup.com for more information on our new drive-thru-only concept that I Goodyear’s newest eatery. believe will be a game changer for our Have an item for brand and franchise partners.” Business Briefcase? The story of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Please email your began in the home of the Usrey famibusiness news and tips to ly, who frequently discussed opening a Lauren Serrato at taquitos-only eatery. lserrato@timespublications.com They opened their ﬁrst restaurant

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Maverick golf tourney set for May 13 The Maverick Golf Tournament will be held at the Wigwam Golf Club.

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new car and $250,000 are just a few of the prizes up for grabs during the Friday, May 13,

Maverick Golf Tournament, an upscale affair featuring golf, dinner on the green, and a cigar bar. Slated for 10:30 a.m. (registration

and lunch; tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m.) at the Wigwam Golf Club, the ninth West Valley Mavericks Foundation charity golf tournament raises funds for MakeA-Wish Arizona. Players in the tournament can explore Wigwam’s newly revamped Red Party Course, and they also score high-end swag bags and have a shot a four hole-in-one opportunities where they can win the likes of a new car or $250,000 in cash. Following the tournament, at 6:45 p.m., is the Mike Yates Memorial Dinner on the Green. The sold-out event includes a gourmet meal, an appearance by the TravisMathew tour bus,

a cigar bar, and a silent auction with items from Osborne Jewelers and other donors. TravisMathew is a men’s clothing company.

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WHAT: The Maverick Golf Tournament WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, (10:30 a.m. registration and lunch; 12:30 p.m. golf; 6:45 p.m. dinner) WHERE: Wigwam Golf Club, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park COST: Ticket pricing tiers on website INFO: westvalleymavericksfoundation.org

CALENDAR Bids Due: 1 pm Local Time on June 15, 2022 Cavasson Phase 3A Roadways Bid Package Details Scottsdale, AZ NOTICE TO BIDDERS/ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed GC bid proposals will be received no later than June 15, 2022, until 1 pm local time. All sealed bids must be delivered and received at the offices of Hubbard Engineering located at 1201 S Alma School Rd. Suite 12000 Mesa, AZ, Attention Steve Lark. Please mark the outside of the sealed bid envelope with the project name. Any bid received after the specified time will be returned without review and/or consideration. No bid shall be altered, amended, or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. This contract shall be for furnishing (unless otherwise indicated) all labor, materials, transportation, services, taxes, and coordination for the construction and on site installation of all improvements shown on the documents, including, but not limited to demolition of existing irrigation facilities, construction of Civil Improvement Plans for Cavasson Phase 3A Roadways; Civil Improvement Plans for Claret Drive, Legacy Boulevard and Reveille Drive along with Civil Improvement Plans for Off-Site Drainage. Work includes but is not limited to below grade pipes and structures, demolition of existing pavement and curbs, installation of new pavement, concrete curbs, concrete walks, utilities, irrigation and landscaping, street lights, traffic signal conduits, sewer, water, drainage, private irrigation main, and dry utilities, slurry seal, stripping, traffic control, and all required construction as shown on the construction documents. For bid information and/or questions please contact Steve Lark (larks@nationwide.com) with NWGH, LLC at 614.221.5312 or Brent Steffenhagen (bsteffenhagen@hubbardengineering.com) and Michael Wolf (mwolf@hubbardengineering.com) with Hubbard Engineering, INC at 480-892-3313. All questions must be submitted in writing via email. The deadline for any final questions will be 5 pm local time on June 1, 2022. In order for all prospective bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the project a GC pre bid conference will be organized and held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the NRI Management Office Suite located at 18700 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. The pre-bid meeting is highly recommended but is not mandatory. The pre bid conference will include discussion of the plans, specifications, special provisions, and other project details. A pre-bid review and walk of the project site can be done at this time. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase bid sets of Plans, Special Provisions, and Bid Proposal Details from ARC Document Solutions by visiting Public Planroom (e-arc.com) to order and pay for a project bid set on-line, price to be determined based on the number of sets of reproduction requested. Please note that the documents may be downloaded (free of charge) using the online service Public Planroom (e-arc.com). All services for acquisition of plans, specifications, special provisions, and bid proposal documents named herein provided by ARC Document Solutions are supplied on a pre-payment basis. Work is anticipated to start on site by Early July 2022 and the project must be completed and accepted by the City of Scottsdale as required and per their standards prior to Late April of 2023 (~9 Months of on-site coordination and construction). The Contractor shall submit a detailed project schedule with their sealed bid proposal coordinating with the dates and details indicated. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form provided in the bid documents and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid payable to NWGH, LLC or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract and respective Addenda for the construction within ten (10) days after the formal notice of contract award. Failure by the bidder to properly execute the contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of contract by the bidder. NWGH, LLC shall be free to terminate the contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the required/specified Certificate of Insurance. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informality in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with NWGH, LLC.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 11, 2022 on creating moon craters, and one of the larger telescopes will be set up to take moon pics with a smartphone. Seven telescopes will be made available to those who attend. Other activities include an Advanced Spaceflight Laboratory and simulator called “Voyager” used for educating STEM students in space flight technology. A recruiter from Space Force along with several new recruits called Guardians will The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. be available to answer questions on the The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment newly created military organization. events such as concerts, theatrical performances, Redmond Ball Field, Verrado, 7 events for schools, churches, county parks and nonp.m., free, astronomyassociationprofit groups — runs every issue. arizona.org, info@astronomyassociationarizona.org Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, exEHS Informational Night tending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such MAY 18 as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s Enjoy dinner and a chance to win door prizes as the school shares information circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls about ACE Program, AVID and West-MEC or theater venues within our boundaries. Alliance. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only Estrella High School, 510 N. Cenway to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisetral Avenue, Avondale, 5:30 to 7 ment. p.m., free, 623-932-6562 Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.

The Buckeye Valley Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution

FIRST SATURDAY The organization meets the first Saturday of each month, except for May to August. New members are welcome. Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye, 1 p.m., free, 623-3863465

Verrado Farmers Market

SUNDAYS Peruse locally made items and support small business. 1829 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, 7 to 11 a.m., free admission

homemade fig with caramelized red onions and balsamic vinegar pizza (figs and caramelized onions give this the perfect sweet and sour combination); and Tuscan-style rang cake with anise liqueur and balsamic reduction. The Tree of Oil, 13824 W. McDowell Road, Suite 102, Goodyear, 7 p.m., $40, 602-324-7212, treeofoil. com, thetreeofoil@treeofoil.com

Genealogy Workshop

MAY 14 Get an overview of the basic features of Ancestry Library Edition, learn about additional resources, searching techniques, and share tips, tools and experiences with others interested in family history. Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 2 to 3 p.m., 623-333-BOOK

Kids to Parks Day

MAY 21 Kids to Parks Day is a free family-friendly event that encourages outdoor play. Outdoor activities are 8 to 10 a.m. and pool play runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, 8 to 11 a.m., free, goodyearaz.gov

Salads Class

MAY 27 Class features fruit salad with lemon heavy cream, pasta salad, summer salad, Asian chicken salad, and roasted pepper salad. The Tree of Oil, 13824 W. McDowell Road, Suite 102, Goodyear, 7 p.m., $40, 602-324-7212, treeofoil. com, thetreeofoil@treeofoil.com

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The Mavericks Annual Golf Tournament

MAY 13 The Mavericks take over The Wigwam’s three courses. Registration includes lunch, golf and beverages. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, time TBA, foursome is $4,000, westvalleymavericksfoundation.org

Document Shredding Event

MAY 14 The White Tanks Rotary of Verrado invites the public to guard their identity by bringing file-sized boxes of documents or bags for on-site shredding provided by The Shred It Company. Paper only is accepted; no batteries, hard drives, metal or trash. Summit Community Church Parking Lot, 20555 W. Roosevelt Street, Buckeye, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $5 suggested donation per box of paper.

The Astronomy Association of Arizona

The Streets of Tuscany

MAY 13 Class features sweet Italian panzanella (bread salad with sweet balsamic and citrus olive oil); pasta a la puttanesca (hearty beef pasta sauce with the flavors of Italy);

MAY 15 Verrado-based nonprofit Astronomy Association of Arizona will team with Focus Astronomy, Lowell Observatory and Sky-Watcher USA to celebrate the total lunar eclipse. A narrator will talk to the audience through each step of the eclipse. Two educators will work with participants

MAY 28 AND MAY 29 Chris Lake b2b Fisher headlines with support from Loco Dice, Hot Since 82, Anna, Eli & Fur, Joshwa, Cloonee, Miane and Sosa. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale, 7 p.m., tickets start at $52.50, relentlessbeats.com

Memorial Day Ceremony

MAY 30 Honoring those who have served with memorial exhibits, a musical tribute and flag ceremony dedicated to the men and women who lost their lives in service of the nation. Civic Center Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, avondaleaz.gov

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AngioScreen screening set at Abrazo West BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

brazo West Campus will hold a low-cost stroke and heart attack risk assessment event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at 13677 W. McDowell Road. AngioScreen checks the body’s circulatory system and provides information about an individual’s blood flow in the neck and leg arteries, heart rhythm, blood pressure and fitness following an exam that takes only about 10 minutes. Cost for the screening is $59 and includes a consultation to review results. A recent AngioScreen event identified moderate carotid stenosis (narrowing of the large arter-

ies in the neck) in several participants, as well as a new onset of atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk for stroke. Atrial fibrillation causes about 1 in 7 strokes, according to Abrazo Outreach Manager Cindy Roberts. Participants get a confidential, color printout with exam results and photos of blood flow in the carotid arteries. A clinician provides a brief consultation to explain the results, and participants are encouraged to share with their personal physician for follow up. “May is Stroke Month, and we are pleased to be offering this lowcost screening to the public. The AngioScreen information can be used by participants to share with

their doctor examinations by their personal physician,” Roberts said. According to the CDC: • Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. • Someone has a heart attack every 30 seconds. • Every year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. • Approximately 8.5 million people in the United States have peripheral artery disease. • Heart disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women. Abrazo West Campus is located at 13677 W. McDowell Road in Goodyear; RSVP for the screening event by calling 1-844-721-4068 or visit abrazohealth.com/events.

Peoria resident Catherine Spain attended a recent Abrazo stroke screening event. Participants get a brief consultation with a clinician and are encouraged to share screening results with their personal physician. (Abrazo Health/Submitted)

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Daniel Nealand Ensign, 72, passed away on April 30, 2022 after suffering a stroke with his family by his side. He was born March 29, 1950 to Dorothy Pearl Gruver and Harry Nealand Ensign in Osborn, Missouri and later adopted by Hyrum A. Sherman. Danny moved around in his youth but settled in the Phoenix area where he attended elementary and West Phoenix High School. Following graduation he joined the Navy Nuclear program to get the training he needed that would be his life's profession. While in the Navy he was stationed in Idaho where he met his wife Linda Ferguson. After 3 months they were married in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in 1970. He was on the USS Enterprise and spent two 10 month tours off of Vietnam. Following the Navy they lived in Ririe, Idaho for a short time. In 1978 his dream job in the nuclear field at the Palo Verde Nuclear Plant came and they moved to Arizona. He worked there until he retired in 2011. He was an avid cyclist, camper, photographer, hiker, grandfather and many other worthy pursuits. He enjoyed his church callings including scout master, cub master, and served in three Bishoprics. Predeceased by his Parents, Sister Babette Michelle, Children Dorothy Beth, Chas Michael (Eunice) and Nima Joe. Survived by wife Linda, children Paulette (Charles), Tammy, Daniel Jr (Anna), Christopher (Teresa), adopted children James, David, and Daryl. Siblings Linda (Marvin), Russell (Rachel), Trisha, John (Gisquella), Scott (Yoko) and 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services was held at 10:00 on May 7th at 13277 W Thomas Rd. Special thanks to Hospice of the Valley for their kindness. To leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/ daniel-nealand-ensign

Timothy (Tim) Daniel Johnson

Born August 25th 1956 in Santa Monica, California, Tim passed peacefully on August 29th, 2022. Tim is survived by his daughter Emily Howsley (Johnson), his son Warren; his brother Tom Johnson (Kathie Johnson), and his nieces and nephews: Yvette, Akina, Erin, Benjamin and Joseph. Per Tim's request, there will be no services.

Holly Smith Reynolds

Holly Smith Reynolds, an irreplaceable presence in her family and community, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 29, 2022 at age 58. Holly was born in Albuquerque, NM to Mike and Theresa Smith. She grew up in the west valley and graduated from Maryvale HS in 1981. While attending UNM she met Chuck Reynolds, the love of her life and husband of 34 years. After graduating with a BA in psychology she returned to Arizona and began her career serving the youth of Arizona. Holly's legacy is one of a lifelong dedication to the underserved, vulnerable, and forgotten. Holly's family remembers her as a warm and caring presence, always willing to take charge, and selflessly ensuring that everyone's needs were met before her own. Holly is carried in the hearts of many family members and friends to include her husband, Chuck; son, Taylor (Brenna); mother, Theresa (Terry) Smith; sister, Bicki Starr (Jay); nephew/second son, Andrew Blasdell; and niece, Becky Looney (Chris). Her spirit will be carried on in her first grandson, expected September 2022. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Kids At Hope at www.kidsathopeyuma.org A memorial service will be held at 10:00 on May 14, 2022 at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 West Indian School Road, Goodyear, AZ, USA.

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Barbara Bowcott Herwick

Barbara Bowcott Herwick, 88, of Litchfield P a r k passed away on A p r i l 2 5 t h , 2022. She was born on A p r i l 6th, 1934 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Harold and Mary Cottrill. She lived in many states as a young girl due to her father’s job transfers. At the age of eleven the family settled in San Francisco where she graduated from high school. Barbara attended the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. While Barbara was in college she met her first husband, Gary Bowcott, while at home during a semester break. The two were married in 1957 and made their home in San Jose, California. They had two children, Tammy and Steve. Sadly, Gary passed away in 1960. Barbara then moved her family to San Francisco to be closer to her parents and went to work for IBM. In 1967, still with IBM, Barbara was transferred to Los Angeles where she would eventually meet and marry Dale Herwick in 1972. They were married until

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his death in 1987. In 1993 Barbara moved to Litchfield Park to be closer to her daughter Tammy and family. Barbara spent her retirement years volunteering for many different organizations including the West Valley Fine Arts Council, the Litchfield Park Historical Society, the Litchfield Park Library, Thunderbird Hospital, Abrazo Hospital, and the New Life Center. Her hobbies included travel, cooking, reading, and playing bridge. She was a member of The Church at Litchfield Park and PEO. Most of all she was proud of her family and loved spending time with them. Barbara is survived by her two children Tammy (Tom) Thompson and Steve (Karen) Bowcott, her step-daughter Stacy Herwick Hansen; nine grandchildren - Jennifer (Gabe) Millican, Gary (Katherine) Thompson, Shelby (Keegan) Mitchell, Megan Bowcott, Monica Bowcott, Mandy (Todd) Schuster, Katy Hansen, Rob Hansen, and Alec Hansen; nine great grandchildren - Alice Millican, Lucy Millican, Tommy Millican, Ava Thompson, Baron Thompson, Gage Thompson, Ollie Mitchell, Owen Schuster, and Bode Schuster. Services will be held on May 14th, 2022 at 11 am, at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (in memory of Barbara Herwick ET/AZ), mail donation to PEO Executive Office, Treasurer’s Dept., 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.

Kathleen Frances (nee Kanzer) Desmond, age 67 of Goodyear, AZ formerly of Bolingbrook and Naperville, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 14, 1955, in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Geraldine (nee List) Kanzer. Kathy is survived by her loving spouse of 10 years Michael Desmond, son Alexander (Madeline) Johnson, daughter Kyla (Roman Carney) Johnson-Carney, sister Kristi (Dan) De Legge, nephews Jon and Andrew (Angela) Healy, nieces Samantha (Hassan Stevenson) De Legge-Stevenson, and Gina De Legge, stepdaughter Clare (Aaron) DeMichael, grandchildren Elizabeth and Genevieve, and great nephews and nieces Owen, Finley, Lulu, Rocco, Camden and Paityn. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Harry Johnson, and her brother Jon Kanzer. Kathy was a graduate of Proviso West High School class of 1973 in Hillside, IL and went on to receive an Associate of Science Degree from Triton College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Williams College. She served as a learning and development professional for over 30 years prior to retiring in 2013. She was an avid volunteer. Kathy especially en-

joyed tutoring young children in the early reading program at Prairie Elementary School in Naperville, IL. She also shared her time with Heart Haven OutReach in Bolingbrook, IL helping troubled teens and with Kare Bears in the Pebblecreek community in Goodyear, AZ. Kathy was a member of the Jacksonport, WI Women’s Club and the Bolingbrook, IL Women’s Club. Kathy will be fondly remembered for her love of researching family lineage and was a genealogy enthusiast, often helping others research their family’s history. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, 8:30 until 10:30 AM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 36 North Ellsworth Street, Naperville, IL 60540. A private family inurnment will follow. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to her life, in lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation at www.bcrf.org. For information please call (630) 3550213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

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he city of Avondale, in partnership with the Avondale Municipal Art Committee, unveiled the winners of this year’s Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers Achieving Artists Scholarship Art Contest. The contest awarded $5,000 in scholarship monies to the winners to further their education. The first-place winner was Bianca Corona, a senior from Westview High School, for her painting titled “Profile of Attraction.” Sarah Medina, a student at La Jolla High School, took second place with her drawing titled “Free Floating as a Protective Measure,” while third place went to La Jolla High School senior Alondra Plaza Cervantes for her photograph titled “Forest Lily.” The Mayor Marie Lopez Rogers Achieving Artists Scholarship Art Contest was open to all high-school-age graduating seniors in Avondale who are planning on enrolling into college. Artwork was submitted in the media of paintings, drawings, mix/digital media, photography and sculptures, with 30 entries. This year’s contest was well represented by aspiring artists from five

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PUBLIC NOTICES The City of Goodyear, Engineering Department, in hereby gives notice of the City’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, located between Willis Road and Estrella Parkway, within the CantaMia master planned community. Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised along Wash 1S2WS34 (I65) bound by Estrella Road to the east, to a point approximately 20 feet to the southwest at Willis Road. As a result of the revision, the 1% annual chance water-surfaced elevations shall increase while others will decrease, and the 1% annual chance floodplain shall be narrowed within the area of revision. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the City of Goodyear located at 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite D-101, Goodyear, Arizona 85338. Interested persons may call the director of Engineering at 623-882-7950 for additional information Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.. Published: West Valley View / Business, May 11, 18, 2022 / 46584 CALL FOR ELECTION The Board of Directors of Roosevelt Irrigation District hereby call for an election to be held for the office of Division _I_ & at-Large Tuesday, November 15th 2022. Nominating petitions can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326 anytime between June 20th and July 18th 2022. Write-in candidate nomination papers can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd., Buckeye AZ 85326 no later than October 6st 2022 by 5 p.m. A nomination petition signed by ten or more qualified electors in the district can be filed by a candidate at the District Office, located at 103 West Baseline Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326 no later than November 41 h 2022. The polls will be open at 8:00 a.m. and will close a 6:00 p.m. The polling place shall be the District Office located at 103 West Baseline RD, Buckeye, AZ 85326. /s/ Donovan L. Neese Secretary. Date: 5/2/2022 Published: West Valley View, May 11, 18, 2022 / 46571 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: HILLCREST Body Style: 20 X 52 Model Year: 1970 VIN: HCPA5548CJS10665U & HCPA5548CJS10665X Date and Time of Sale: 06/07/22 AT 9:30 A.M. Location of Sale: Space No. 348 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,976.82 as of February 10, 2022 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: 08/06/2020 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Robert Ernest Fredrikson Owner of Record: Robert Ernest Fredrikson 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. 33-1023. 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 22 May 4, 2022 & May 11, 2022. Published West Valley View / Business, May 4, 11, 2022 / 46174

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ALL MAKES ALL MODELS! TRADE YOUR VEHICLE AND RECEIVE up to $2,500 MINIMUM TODAY!* WE WANT TO BUY YOUR VEHICLE! RECEIVE up to 125% OF ** the current Kelley Blue Book value ®

JONES FORD BUCKEYE WILL ALLOW AS MUCH AS 125% OF THE CURRENT KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE TO TRADE OR BUY YOUR VEHICLE** 24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

West ! Valley

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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. Offers valid through 05/17/2022. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. *Must be a Box A title, have a clean Carfax and Operational. **We are looking for 2012 or newer under 100K miles. The Vehicle must have a current AZ registration w/non-branded title. **Kelley Blue Book Trade-In Value is adjusted for optional equipment, mileage, and condition, vehicles in excess of 10,000 miles per year will incur a 30 cents per mile deduction. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Jones Ford Buckeye uses Kelley Blue Book good Trade-In Value and is less reconditioning, miles, and wear and tear.

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