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LP woman brings music to Ukrainian children

BY SUMMER AGUIRRE

West Valley View Staff Writer

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or some, volunteering abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For Litchfield Park composer and music teacher Liz Shropshire, this is her life’s calling.

Shropshire, 60, has dedicated her life to bringing the power and joy of music to children and youth in conflict zones around the world. Over the past 23 years, she and her nonprofit organization, the Shropshire Music Foundation, have transformed the lives of over 20,000 children through 95,000 classes and counting. In response to the war in Ukraine, this summer she is initiating a full-scale music program for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

“I’m going crazy. I’m nervous. I’m excited. I haven’t traveled for two years because of COVID,” Shropshire said before she left.

“I’m anxious to get out in the field and get back to what I’ve been doing, mostly.”

Through the Shropshire Music Foundation, of which Shropshire is the executive

The Shropshire Music Foundation, Liz Shropshire’s nonprofit organization, has served over 20,000 children through 95,000 music classes for the past 23 years. (Shropshire Music Foundation/Submitted)

director, she has brought music education to refugee camps and war zones in Kosovo, Uganda, Northern Ireland, Bangladesh and Greece. Most recently, she taught hun-

dreds of hours of music classes to Afghan families in the Phoenix area over the past

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Nation’s largest cricket stadium planned in Buckeye

BY SUMMER AGUIRRE

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and development company The Mangat Group has plans to construct the nation’s largest cricket stadium in Buckeye.

According to officials, the Glendale-based group invested $50 million in the develop-

ment of the 20,000-seat MG Cricket Stadium on Miller Road, north of Interstate 10.

The first cricket stadium in Arizona and largest in North America, it will serve the cricket community on an international level — just in time for the creation of Major League Cricket in the United States.

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Music...continued from page 1 year. The programs cultivate hope and help refugees develop resilience and problem-solving skills, as well as give them a positive emotional outlet.

In Ukraine, the foundation is working with a Poland-based volunteer group that has been running refugee camps in hotels and expo centers.

Shropshire and one of the foundation’s board members, Tre Hulme, are living in a hotel-turned-shelter with refugees while initiating a music program for the children.

“One of the things that is unique about us is that we don’t take in a big team,” Shropshire said. “Our goal always is to set up a program run by local volunteers.”

The foundation partners with local organizations in the countries in which it operates. Shropshire first helps establish the music programs, and once they’re self-sustainable, the foundation continues to support them through advanced training visits and staying connected online.

The foundation hasn’t had the funding to hire employees, and Shropshire doesn’t want to leave locals without a program once volunteers leave. To fix this, she involves local teenagers, who also help with language barriers.

“We ended up with 40 teenagers in Kosovo running our program,” she said. “Not only teaching the classes to the children, but writing lessons and writing reports afterward, meeting for training five times a week, talking about what was going on in their classes and helping each other out.”

They teach the children simple instruments, including ukulele, harmonica, penny whistle and drums.

On her trip to Poland, Shropshire brought “mobile teacher kits,” which are shoulder bags holding supplies needed to teach music anywhere. Each bag carries a double-sided whiteboard, notebooks, pencil cases, writing utensils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, tuners and Shropshire’s music books.

The bags are made with water-resistant material the foundation purchases but are all created for free by MaryEllen Simmons, who lives in San Tan. She even designed special bags in the colors of the Ukrainian flag for the occasion.

Depending on the state of the war,

MaryEllen Simmons holds a “mobile teacher kit” she made in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. (Submitted)

Shropshire will make a couple monthlong trips to Poland until the middle of September before a possible return in January.

Shropshire’s vocation and the birth of her foundation are rooted in her upbringing and passion for music.

Hailing from Lemoore, near Fresno, California, she has lived in many places due to her father’s 30-year career as a naval aviator.

“My dad was flying missions over Vietnam my whole childhood, which is probably why I’m so drawn to work with children that are impacted by war,” she said.

Shropshire earned her undergraduate degree in music composition and theory from Brigham Young University prior to attending the University of Southern California for her advanced studies graduate degree in composition for the music industry.

She moved on to a career composing music for film until 1999, when she was 37 years old and living in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles. Initially, she wanted to work in the music industry, but soon discovered it wasn’t for her.

“For me, personally, it just wasn’t the best fit,” Shropshire said. “I loved the work, but I just didn’t feel like I was

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While heavily teaching on the side, she overheard news about the Kosovo War and was immediately intrigued by the idea of volunteering as an aid worker.

Instead of backpacking in Switzerland that summer like she had planned, Shropshire used her plane ticket to join a volunteer group in Kosovo for a few weeks.

She brought eight duffel bags with about $5,000 worth of instruments she collected from fundraising and connecting with instrument manufacturers.

The three-week trip to Kosovo morphed into a six-week stay, and it only took a couple days there for her to realize helping war-affected children through music was her life’s mission.

Shropshire developed the music program that became her model, teaching children how to play simple instruments and training teenagers in refugee camps, homeless shelters and bombedout schools.

She worked with children who suffered from PTSD. When she arrived, they exhibited low self-esteem and often attacked adults, played with weapons and reenacted executions and other atrocities.

“I thought I was taking these instruments to help the kids forget about the war for just a few minutes every day and open something again after losing everything,” she said. “Instead, I saw kids completely change.”

Children who originally wouldn’t make eye contact were suddenly participating and playing instruments in class, enjoying themselves so much they were moved to tears upon Shropshire’s departure — something she had never seen. They had lost their fear and anger through the music.

The youth also undergo a transformation once immersed in the program.

“They go from teenagers who feel like nothing that they do matters to being teenagers that know that they’re making a difference,” Shropshire said.

“It’s absolutely amazing.”

She added that the youth commit their lives to making good choices all on their own, a feat in conflict zones since cigarettes, drugs and other substances are easily accessible post-war.

In addition to a decrease in trauma

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A look inside the mobile teacher kit shows notebooks, writing utensils, a whiteboard, and so much more. (Submitted)

symptoms, a statement detailing the documented results of the program showcases a significant increase of high school completion and college attendance rates. Shropshire said such statistics are “unheard of” in the countries where the foundation works.

“Our first kids that I worked with in Kosovo 23 years ago are now adults.

They’re teachers, engineers, doctors, they’re parents,” she said. “They’re amazing, and it’s been phenomenal to see them.

“I just can’t believe that I’m so blessed to get to do this with my life,” she added.

As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues, Shropshire urges Americans to be open and kind if they encounter a refugee.

“No one chooses to become a refugee. When you become a refugee, you become a number, and it’s a horrible experience,” she said.

She explained refugees go from being doctors, lawyers or teachers in their home countries, only to arrive in a foreign nation and find themselves lucky to snag minimum wage-paying jobs.

“These are amazing people. So just be kind if you see a refugee, reach out to them and say, ‘Hi, welcome to America,’” she said. “They’re only here because it’s not safe for them, and especially it’s not safe for their children.”

She recommends nonprofit Gathering Humanity as a way to help refugees in Arizona. The organization is devoted to setting up apartments with furniture and supplies from donors for refugees. More information can be found at gatheringhumanity.org.

To learn more about the Shropshire Music Foundation or to donate to the organization, visit shropshirefoundation.org.

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Tolleson donates tourney proceeds to the VFW

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fter raising over $27,000 from the May 13 Tolleson Annual Golf Classic Benefit Tournament, the Tolleson Parks and Recreation Department donated the proceeds to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6310 to build its new home.

“The significance of this donation, at this time, is that this money will allow us to continue on the construction of our building,” said Cmdr. Richard Durso of

VFW Post 6310.

“Our building fund was depleted to the point that we would have to hold any further construction. The city of Tolleson’s very generous donation will allow us to continue work on some of the electrical and plumbing that needs to be done.”

The VFW Post 6310 has been embedded in the community, hosting Dr. Charles Landis Thanksgiving Dinner, school backpack programs, Luces de Navidad parades, Easter hunts and toy drives.

Many of the VFW Post 6310 veterans

volunteer at the larger community events such as the Fourth of July and Whoopee Daze. The members also deliver meals to seniors during Thanksgiving.

Golf tournament attendees were friends of Tolleson’s business community partners in supporting vital nonprofits serving their patrons.

The proceeds from the tournament came from sponsorships, donations, raffles and a silent auction. Contributors included Salt River Project, the Home Depot Repair and Liquidation Center, the Empire Group and

Desert Diamond Casino.

“The Bobby Lopez-Diaz VFW Post 6310 works tirelessly to provide services to its veteran population,” Tolleson Parks and Recreation Director John Paul Lopez said.

“Without a home they have conducted monthly meetings in various locations such as our fire department, senior center and Pepe’s Lounge, to name a few.

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been played on baseball and soccer fields in recent years. Our goal is to create a dedicated place for all cricket enthusiasts to enjoy the sport with accurate accommodations and proper field dimensions.”

The stadium’s construction is timely, as USA Cricket formed a partnership with American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) earlier in 2022 to initiate a professional U.S. T20 cricket league and establish Major League Cricket throughout the country. Mangat hopes the MG Cricket Stadium and city of Phoenix will play a significant role in the creation and growth of the teams.

There are cricket complexes in Los Angeles, Indianapolis, and Pearland, Texas, however the Buckeye facility will be the second International Cricket Council-Certified (ICC) cricket stadium in North America. Lauderhill, Florida, houses the only other facility with this certification.

Plans for the MG Cricket Stadium project first surfaced a year ago, when Mangat was inspired by the sport’s increasing popularity. The goal is to begin construction by the beginning of 2023, with a projected completion date falling within the first quarter of 2024.

The facility will occupy a 30-acre parcel and include a stadium, training facility for players, pickleball courts and a couple soccer fields. Beside the main plot lies another 20 acres planned to feature a hotel, restaurants, shops for entertainment, and a parking structure to better serve patrons.

Mangat and his team are aiming to diversify the stadium grounds to widen its reach and generate more revenue. As a

VFW...continued from page 6 will allow their members to come to one designated place for services and their monthly meeting. Their effort to raise funding for their new home is commendable, and the city of Tolleson is more than gracious for their service to not only our country but to our community here in the West Valley. This contribution from our public partners is a true testament to their support of the Tolleson community. The Tolleson Recreation Department is very happy to host this annual event to benefit our community members and thanks the mayor and councilmembers

result, they decided to add the courts and fields for other sports and are looking to better equip the stadium for hosting a range of events.

“We’re still working on all the angles, but we try to plan it more (for) social events,” Mangat said.

“Like you can have a wedding party there or you can have a concert or any kind of social event. So that’s kind of our goal, to try to kind of mix and match with a lot of different things.”

The Mangat Group has joined with managing partner Vispi Karanjia from the national architecture firm Orcutt Winslow and Marc Taylor Inc. Construction Management. Cricket enthusiasts Ashish Bobby Malhotra (Desi Rasoi Brand) and Dr. Nishant Gupta have also partnered with the company to help the development of the facility.

The stadium has arisen during a time of significant growth and development in West Valley and Arizona. The city of Buckeye falls in the top 5% of population growth in the nation, seeing many companies relocate to the area. The transportation department is also in the process of widening Interstate 10 to accommodate the region’s explosion.

“Buckeye continues attracting new industrial, retail and entertainment developments to the city,” Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn said in a statement. “The announcement of this facility creates another amenity for our residents to enjoy. It is definitely a great time to be in Buckeye.”

To learn more about the MG Cricket Stadium, visit mgcricketstadium.com.

For more information on business opportunities, contact John Lowson at jlowson@mgcricketstadium.com. for their support in allowing us to support our partners in our community.”

VFW Post 6310 is a nonprofit organization of those who serve and have served in the military. A majority of its members are from Tolleson and the West Valley.

The Tolleson Annual Golf Classic Benefit Tournament was founded more than 30 years ago to support the Tolleson Boys & Girls Club.

Tolleson opened its own recreation center in the summer of 2019, and Mayor Juan Rodriguez said he wanted to continue the tradition of supporting a nonprofit in Tolleson. Due to the pandemic, however, the city couldn’t host the tournament.

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pertise of the Amerbrazo West Camican Heart Associapus has received the tion and American American Heart AssoStroke Association ciation’s Silver Plus Get with to work for hospitals the Guidelines-Stroke qualinationwide, helping ty achievement award for its ensure patient care is commitment to ensuring stroke aligned with the latpatients receive the most apest research- and evpropriate treatment according idence-based guideto nationally recognized, relines. Get with the search-based guidelines.

Guidelines-Stroke is Stroke is the No. 5 cause of an in-hospital prodeath and a leading cause of gram for improving disability in the United States. Hans Driessnack is the Abra- stroke care by proA stroke occurs when a blood zo West Campus’ chief exec- moting consistent utive officer. (Abrazo/Submitted) vessel carrying oxygen and adherence to these nutrients to the brain is either blocked guidelines, which can minimize the by a clot or bursts. When that happens, long-term effects of a stroke and even part of the brain cannot get the blood prevent death. and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die.

“Abrazo West Campus is committed Early stroke detection and treatment to improving patient care by adhering are key to improving survival, mini- to the latest treatment guidelines,” said mizing disability and accelerating re- Hans Driessnack, hospital chief execucovery times. tive officer.

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The end goal is to ensure more people in Phoenix can experience longer, healthier lives.”

Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients.

In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get with the Guidelines participants also educate Access to a caring support network is important in the repatients to help them covery process for those affected by stroke. The West Valley manage their health and Survivors of Stroke group meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Abrazo West Campus. recovery at home.

(Abrazo/Submitted) “We are incredibly pleased to recognize Abrazo West 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday Campus for its commitment to caring of each month in the hospital’s secfor patients with stroke,” said Dr. Ste- ond-floor conference room. ven Messe, chair of the Stroke System Stroke support group meetings of Care Advisory Group. through the remainder of 2022 will be “Participation in Get with the Guide- Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and lines is associated with improved pa- Dec. 8. To register or check on schedtient outcomes, fewer readmissions ule updates, visit abrazohealth.com/ and lower mortality rates — a win for events. health care systems, families and comAs a certified Primary Plus Stroke munities.”

Center, Abrazo West Campus, 13677 In addition, Abrazo West Campus W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, offers received the American Heart Associa- a welcoming place for stroke survition’s Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll vors and their families to talk about award by meeting specific criteria that their experiences. To RSVP, visit reduce the time between an eligible pa- abrazohealth.com/events. tient’s arrival at the hospital and treatStroke survivors face their own set ment to remove the clot causing the of physical and emotional challenges, stroke. and each copes their own way. Support Abrazo West Campus also received groups help survivors and caregivers the American Heart Association’s have meaningful lives after stroke, acTarget: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll cording to the American Stroke Assoaward. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ciation. ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, “Access to a caring support netwho might be at higher risk for com- work is important in the recovery proplications, receive the most up-to-date, cess for those affected by stroke. We evidence-based care when hospitalized are very happy to provide the setting due to stroke. for monthly in-person support group The campus also hosts a monthly meetings,” said Amanda Rowell, stroke support group. The West Valley stroke program coordinator at Abrazo Survivors of Stroke group meets from West Campus.

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Insurance companies need to improve Editor: As a pharmacist, I’ve seen patients struggle with their insurance coverage.

Clients arrive at the counter almost every day eager for their medication, only to leave frustrated they’re again shouldering the cost.

Insurance companies need to start protecting our most vulnerable. For too long, these companies have neglected patients, and it’s up to Arizona’s elected officials to make these changes.

However, there are talks in Washington, D.C., to impose stricter rules on the pharmaceutical industry. Just a year ago, we barely understood COVID-19, and cases were rising at terrifyingly high rates. I even contracted the virus, and even though I was able to recover, it was a terrifying experience.

These vaccines were also built upon decades of science. Not allowing companies the ability to conduct research today could affect patient care for generations to come. I encourage and will applaud the efforts of Sens. Sinema and Kelly when they stand to protect Arizonans in all walks of life who need life-saving medication.

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Editor: Rep. Joanne Osborne is running for Arizona Senate LD29.

Please examine her record before

slandering her; she votes for the people. Stop the name-calling and see the example she is. Joanne is a woman with tenacity and loyalty. She is informed and intelligent.

Joanne and her husband, Ken, own a small, successful business, and they are generous to our community in so many ways. She has been, and is still active, on many boards of directors assisting in making our community a better place for all.

Her ability to solve the complex issues our state is facing make her the best choice for Arizona Senate LD29.

If you are looking for the person who is fiscally responsible, votes for her constituents and has a passion for Arizona, vote for Joanne Osborne, a trusted, respected and proven leader.

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Editor: A recent author was right to point out Democrats’ concern about their eroding popularity with the midterm electorate.

But the author’s suggestion that drug pricing reform is the policy solution Democrats need to turn things around doesn’t address the real cost drivers in health care. In fact, the proposal could unintentionally do more harm than good.

The proposal the author endorsed is called “prescription price setting,” and the policy could effectively grant politicians in Washington the power to dictate the prices of certain medications.

While it’s possible some patients could see savings over the counter, it could come at the expense of patient access

to new treatments.

In countries with similar price-setting laws, patients have access to far fewer medications and treatments than we do. Think about how critical access to new treatments has been for people over the past two years alone.

American patients have access to 90% of new medicines created over the last decade compared to less than 50% in Germany and Canada. While there’s plenty of room for improvement, our country’s ability to get new treatment options in the hands of people who desperately need them is unmatched.

If Democrats really want to find ways to lower cost sharing for patients, they should consider other solutions like capping out-of-pocket costs for patients with insurance or cracking down on the practices of pharmacy benefit managers. These efforts could have an

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

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o the annals of stupid but lucky criminals, let us inscribe the name Matthew Riser, age 57 — and not the brightest star in the sky.

Riser was pulled over by Coconi-

no County Sheriff’s deputies on June 12 near the forest outside Flagstaff.

Riser’s white pickup truck matched the description of a vehicle spotted fleeing the scene of the Pipeline Fire, which had sparked up that morning.

Riser, nothing if not honest, admitted to deputies he’d camped overnight in the forest and relieved himself in the woods. He told the cops

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he had overlooked the numerous “no campfires” signs in the area and “had burned his (toilet) paper at noon yesterday and didn’t think it would smolder all night.”

One can only imagine Riser’s surprise when he woke up to what arrest documents described as quite a scene: a “200 foot by 200 foot fire, everything was on fire including the pine trees.”

The Pipeline Fire would consume nearly 27,000 acres of Arizona forest land over the next two weeks. More than 2,000 families were forced to evacuate.

Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency in Coconino County, while 740 fire crews from across the country fought the blaze, along with hundreds of hotshots, fire vehicles, bulldozers and air tankers. One week in, the cost of the Pipeline Fire was estimated at $11 million and rising.

If Riser seems a tad unlucky thus far, he got a few breaks soon enough. Like at charging time, when the U.S. Attorney’s Office pressed forward with only three counts, all misdemeanors: use of prohibited fire, using federal lands as a residence, and possession of marijuana.

The weed charge, a Class A misdemeanor under federal law, was later dropped. The other charges were Class B misdemeanors.

Riser struck a plea deal on July 13: He pleaded guilty to the fire-starting charge and in return he got one year of probation and a special assessment of $10. Riser’s fine was waived because Judge Camille Bibles found he “does not have the ability to pay a fine.”

And out of court and into infamy Matthew Riser walked.

The whole episode calls to mind the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, which burned

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more than 460,000 acres back in 2002.

That blaze, the second worst in Arizona history, was ignited by two idiots named Leonard Gregg and Valinda Jo Elliott.

Gregg, a part-time wildland firefighter, set the Rodeo Fire on purpose because he needed the wages he’d earn fighting it. Elliott, riding a quad on the White Mountain Apache reservation, broke down and got lost in the woods. On her third day wandering, she spotted a news helicopter.

The signal fire Elliott started to get the chopper pilot’s attention became the Chediski Fire.

Gregg faced criminal prosecution for arson. He ended up serving nine years of a 10-year prison sentence. It’s safe to assume he’s still working on the $27.9 million restitution order by the court.

Elliott escaped criminal prosecution because, like Riser, she didn’t intend to cause all that damage. Even so, the White Mountain Apache Tribe pursued Elliott in federal court for a decade.

Eventually, the Tribe’s court found Elliott owed $57 million in restitution, of which she has surely never paid a thin dime.

Famously, Arizona has a “stupid motorist law” forcing morons who drive across flooded roads to pay the cost of their own rescue. I’d like to propose Matthew’s Law to hold stupid fire starters accountable for their havoc. I get Riser didn’t mean to burn down the forest, but come on.

Should people who start forest fires be made to face serious consequences? Does a bear — and sometimes an idiot — (expletive) in the woods?

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Will ‘Slow Joe’ ever face a ‘full-court press’ WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 20, 2022

BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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he romance between “The Gray Lady” and the gray-headed occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue appears headed for the rocks.

It was just one of those things.

Actually, what The New York Times and Joe Biden had was more of a “courtship of convenience.”

The newspaper — long in need of amending its slogan, “All the news that’s fit to print,” to something more accurate, such as “All the news that fits our agenda” — discovered from its sources in Hollywood, Wall Street, and inside the Obama compound in the exclusive northwest Washington neighborhood of Kalorama that there was a “clamor” for Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy. That’s at least what the Democrat “Demolition Der-

by” had known as the 2020 primary campaign continued.

Consequently, the reporters and editorialists at the Times transmogrified into press agents for the Biden presidential operation — not that such a transition was difficult.

And The New York Times had plenty of company.

Were it possible, much of the fourth estate would have to plead the Fifth when queried about the First Amendment.

The alphabet networks, their “cable cousins” and especially their Silicon Valley-based “shirttail relatives” in social media not only remained remarkably incurious about revelations of possible wrongdoing by Team Biden and “Big Joey’s” family, internet platforms sought to censor press outlets that actually committed “acts of journalism.”

Consider the “Tale of Two ‘Posts.’”

The Washington Post, credited with bringing down the Nixon presidency,

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has now become a “vanity possession” of Jeff Bezos, the mega-billionaire who collected his fortune by founding Amazon and later the space exploration company Blue Origin.

Blue Origin won’t have far to go when it searches for a black hole — just to the WaPo newsroom. That must be where any investigative report on possible unethical or criminal Biden activity must have disappeared.

And to think, Bezos and his bunch concocted this subheadline on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration, and still affixed to the WaPo masthead: “Democracy dies in Darkness.”

Hey, Jeff, you or anybody at your newspaper have a light?

Meantime, The New York Post brought considerable light to very troubling allegations against the Democratic nominee and those around him.

Disturbing reports that Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, became a gatherer of millions abroad in exchange for access to his powerful Pop were uncovered by the newspaper founded by Alexander Hamilton.

But today’s leftist elites prefer Hamilton “reimagined” as part of a “cast of color” appearing on the Broadway stage and belittle the newspaper he founded because it is now owned by News Corp., the organization that also owns Fox News.

And, since the revelations were reported in October 2020, three weeks before the election, it was time for the “Tech Titans” to do their thing — censor The New York Post and suppress access to it, giving the publication the same treatment as our 45th president.

So now there’s a 46th president, making bad decisions that could “deep six” our nation.

The media mob is reassessing its reportage, with an open southern border, closed domestic energy sources, runaway inflation and military leadership so “woke” it sleepwalks past the clear and present danger presented by China.

Don’t misunderstand, this is not some sober self-reflection. Instead, it is predicated upon the partisan prejudices of the media kingpins.

So, if a collective decision is made that “Joe must go,” it will be attributed to his senility instead of his deep dishonesty and unwillingness “to take care that the laws be faithfully executed,” as our Constitution mandates.

And look for his kid to also get the “kid glove treatment,” emphasizing Hunter’s addictions and salacious escapades as opposed to his suspected criminal behavior, seeking multimillion-dollar payoffs from Ukraine and China. Like his dad, he’ll be portrayed as a victim instead of a perpetrator.

And look for The New York Times to make time with a certain Californian.

No, not Kamala Harris — and certainly not Nancy Pelosi.

Gov. Gavin Newsom.

If he does for the USA what he’s done to the former Golden State, our goose is cooked — or, perhaps, prepared as Peking Duck.

When “The Gray Lady” and the “Smiling Cobra” step out on the floor, they’ll dance to a Chinese beat, unless the midterm elections provide the promise of a better arrangement in 2024.

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BY SCIANNA GARCIA

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etailers are quickly expanding their stores to the West Valley to meet customer demand in fast-growing cities such as Tolleson, Goodyear and Avondale.

Here are some chain stores that will be making their appearance soon here in the West Valley.

Dunkin’ Donuts/ Baskin-Robbins Location: Southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street, Tolleson Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, is expanding to Tolleson where soon, customers can have the option between ice cream or coffee and doughnuts — all from one location.

Today, Dunkin’ Donuts gets and keeps people running with its range of coffees, espresso beverages, sandwiches and baked goods. Additionally, Baskin-Robbins serves up its iconic 31 flavors as well as other treats including ice cream cakes and frozen beverages.

At Baskin-Robbins, customers can try a variety of new menu items including the flavor of the month, Oreo s’mores. This flavor combines toasted marshmallow and graham-flavored ice creams with a thick chocolate cookie ribbon and Oreo cookie pieces as the perfect ode to summer.

Along with the flavor of the month, Baskin-Robbins has also added a tiger milk bubble tea and a Mangonada, a traditional Mexican mango-flavored frozen treat, to its menu.

There is no opening date set.

QuikTrip Location: 1540 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear With more than 900 stores in 14

states, QuikTrip is expanding to corners on almost all intersections, and the newest one in the West Valley is under construction in Goodyear.

The planned store will be 4,993 square feet with a 6,555 square feet canopy along with eight gas pumps.

The gas station and convenience store will continue to serve its customers with its QT Kitchen, with a loaded menu that features frequent new items.

Customers can download the QuikTrip app to order food, receive coupons and offers, and view gas prices. New app users will receive one free Big Q coupon to enjoy a drink of their choice.

There is no opening date set.

Sephora at Kohl’s Location: 1611 N. Dysart Road, Avondale Sephora at Kohl’s celebrated its grand opening as one of the 400 store openings planned nationwide this year.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing Sephora at Kohl’s closer to millions more of our customers nationwide through this 400-store expansion,” said Doug Howe, Kohl’s chief merchandising officer, in a statement.

“The quick and vast rollout of Sephora at Kohl’s is a testament to how much we believe in this partnership and making prestige beauty more accessible to people everywhere. We’re excited to grow and bring this elevated beauty experience to more of Kohl’s existing and new customers this year.”

Sephora at Kohl’s features a 2,500-square-foot, fully immersive beauty experience mimicking the look and feel of a free-standing Sephora.

There, Sephora-trained beauty advisers offer personalized beauty consultations and assistance with finding products, while testing and discovery zones serve up a rotating assortment of new,

Sephora at Kohl’s celebrated its grand opening as one of the 400 store openings planned nationwide this year. (Sephora/Submitted)

emerging or trending products.

Within all Sephora at Kohl’s locations, shoppers will find a carefully curated assortment of prestige makeup, skin care, hair and fragrance brands, including coveted beauty brands such as Rare Beauty, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Giorgio Armani, Olaplex, Clinique and Sephora Collection as well as innovations in clean beauty and self-care.

In addition, six new prestige beauty brands — Murad, Clarins, Jack Black, Living Proof, Versace and Voluspa — were added to the Sephora at Kohl’s assortment this spring.

These additions underscore the companies’ work to continue bringing beauty brands into Sephora at Kohl’s that offer a variety of price points, categories and products that inspire customers and bring the same Sephora experience customers have come to know inside Kohl’s.

“Since our partnership with Kohl’s

began, we’ve always had the intention to keep the Sephora at Kohl’s beauty assortment as relevant and similar to our free-standing Sephora stores as possible. We want every customer who comes to Sephora at Kohl’s to be able to discover new brands and find their favorites, just like they do at our other Sephora stores,” said Artemis Patrick, Sephora’s executive vice president and global chief merchandising officer, in a statement.

“The additions of these new brands to Sephora at Kohl’s demonstrate how we are continuing to bolster the assortment to bring the best experience to all of our new and existing customers.”

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Wigwam Golf’s Red Course under renovation

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The project refreshes the 48-year-old course’s 44 fairway and greenside bunkers.

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igwam Golf’s Red Course is undergoing a four-month bunker enhancement project that started July 5.

The project refreshes the 48-year-old course’s 44 fairway and greenside bunkers. Pro Turf International, in collaboration with The Wigwam’s ownership group JDM Partners, is executing the project, which is expected to be completed by October. With work occurring during the slower summer months, the Red Course will remain open for play through late September, at which time it will close for fall overseeding.

As part of the Red Course bunker enhancement project, all bunkers will be excavated and rebuilt incorporating a technically advanced drainage and liner system featuring capillary concrete.

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Similar bunker enhancements were made on The Wigwam’s Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Blue Course in 2016 and Gold Course in 2015.

With a history dating back to 1929, The Wigwam is the only Arizona resort with three 18-hole championship golf courses: The Gold, The Blue and The Red. Two courses were designed

by Jones (Gold and Blue), while Lawrence designed the Red Course.

Plus, unlike many desert golf courses found throughout the Phoenix and Scottsdale area, The Wigwam’s Gold, Blue and Red courses are all true parkland courses with parallel fairways and greens, which makes finding the ball easier and rounds more enjoyable.

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nonprofit public charter school are taught much more than the traditional hen Imagine Schools opened three Rs. its first campus in Arizona “Students learn the ABCs and 123s, in 2002, it had one key goal but we also focus on the whole child, in mind: for every student to develop so we also teach things like character their character as much as their com- development so that when they leave prehension of the curriculum. school, they will be productive memTwenty years later, Imagine Schools bers of our society,” he said. continues to embrace this core value at Everyone who works at Imagine its 14 campuses throughout the state, Schools shares these values and is emincluding metropolitan locations in powered to be part of this learning proPhoenix and Mesa and as far west as cess, he added.

Buckeye and southeast as Coolidge.

Clara Thigpen, regional academAs Frank Stirpe, director of oper- ic director, said in addition to using a ations and community development, standard-based curriculum at the 13 noted, the approximately 8,000 pre-K brick-and-mortar and one online acadthrough 12th graders who attend the emy, each Imagine Schools campus has autonomy to support individualized student learning through various instructional approaches.

This approach, Thigpen said, means each Imagine Schools campus is unique.

However, all Imagine Schools across the country have common shared values.

According to Thigpen, every campus shares several common threads, including a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

“We also teach critical thinking, creative problem solving, and employ technology as learning tools on each campus,” Thigpen said, adding that students are all encouraged to reflect and Children learn best when learning is interactive and fun. collaborate as they exchange Here children at Imagine Buckeye are learning science ideas with their peers.

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At the high school level, character development is often learned through extracurricular activities as seen here by students from Imagine Prep Superstition showcasing every sport offered at the school. (Imagine Schools/Submitted)

combined with its positive atmosphere, many families are eager to register all their children in Imagine Schools.

“It’s extraordinary when families have all their siblings attend Imagine Schools because they want that family type of atmosphere. Parents, teachers and students alike remember our positive learning environment,” Thigpen said.

With the 2022-23 school year on the horizon, Thigpen said Imagine Schools is busy hosting open houses for prospective new families, as well as holding new teacher orientations.

“Every year we formally welcome new teachers into our organization. I feel it is so important for them to know who we are as a network,” she said.

“Educating students with integrity and accountability are what we are all

about, and we empower our teachers to make decisions using our shared values.”

Thigpen said she is thrilled to work for an organization that places such a strong emphasis on helping students to succeed academically and in character development.

“I’m inspired every day working for Imagine Schools. I love the culture we’ve created — and the relationships nourished between students, educators and parents. With almost 30 years in various schools across the country, I have not found any other organization that permeates such a strong family-centered culture,” she said.

For more information about Imagine Schools, visit imagineschools.com.

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n its first year, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 distinguished itself as the West Valley’s premier STEAM+ high school with its freshman and sophomore classes.

This fall, Sequoia will add 11th grade, and in the fall of 2023, 12th grade.

It has been said the jobs of the future are waiting to be created. At Sequoia Pathfinder Academy High School, deep learning experiences are designed on platforms of science and history, creating authentic challenges for the students to solve. The solutions to these posed problems develop from the use of academic tools found in research, writing and the integration of the STEAM subjects, and as students construct through creativity and collaboration.

In addition to the solid science, technology, engineering, art and math subjects, Sequoia started middle school boys and girls basketball in its first year.

With the completion of its state-of-

the-art basketball court, weight room and football field this summer, additional sports will be introduced this coming year, including high school football and volleyball in the fall; high school boys and girls basketball and soccer in the winter; and high school baseball and softball in the spring. A club lacrosse team will be coming soon as well. In 2023, Sequoia will move its high school athletic programs to the AIA. The future is bright for Sequoia as its teachers and administration continue to create a safe and positive environment in which students actually want to attend and learn.

Teaching content and standards in a holistic way encourages and invites greater student involvement in the learning process. When entrepreneurship and athletics are added to the solid STEAM curriculum, it is easy to understand why students love learning at the West Valley’s STEAM+ high school.

Welcome to Litchfield Elementary School District

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n behalf of the award-winning Litchfield Elementary School District, it is my honor to introduce you to our stellar organization. We are among Arizona’s highest-performing elementary school districts and have been providing educational excellence for more than a century. With schools in four growing cities — Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Litchfield Park — we are widely known for academic rigor in a caring environment.

As one of the largest employers in the Southwest Valley, Litchfield Elementary School District prides itself on A+ schools, quality teachers, low administrative costs and a highly engaged community.

Some of our most recent accolades include: • Luke Jankee of Verrado Elementary

School was named a 2022 Exemplary Principal.

• Scott Libby Elementary School PTA, a National PTA School of Excellence, earned several grants and awards for its unique Male Engagement Committee.

• Verrado Heritage Elementary School earned international recognition for its “Lighthouse Status” and its Leader in Me program.

• The West Valley View recently honored Litchfield Elementary School District as its 2022 Best School District, an honor that’s been bestowed upon us for three consecutive years.

• My achievement as a National Board Certified Superintendent.

We welcome new students, families, employees and partners. Please join us in our mission to connect, educate and empower our Litchfield family and community.

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Personnel changes made at Tolleson Union

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he Tolleson Union High School District has schools in Tolleson and Avondale, as well as Phoenix and Glendale. Over the summer, there have been some changes at its schools and district office. Below are just some of the changes in personnel as the district looks to welcome back students for the 2022-23 school year.

William Sorensen: Principal at La Joya Community High School Dr. William Sorensen is the new principal at La Joya Community High School in Avondale in the Tolleson Union High School District.

“I will be leading our school to create an environment where everyone on our campus can find their best in preparing our Lobos for postsecondary success,” Sorensen said.

He is no stranger to La Joya. He was previously the school’s assistant principal of instruction.

“I truly enjoyed my time here as an assistant principal,” Sorensen said.

Sorensen enjoys working in TUHSD. “I believe TUHSD takes care of their people,” he said. “This creates a sense of loyalty and trust that made me want to stay here for this new challenge.”

Nicole Baumgart: Principal at TUHSD’s Distance Learning Academy Nicole Baumgart is taking on a new position within the TUHSD. “I will be stepping into a new role as principal at TUHSD’s Distance Learning Academy,” Baumgart said.

“I will be leading our staff to support students who choose to learn and take classes online.”

This will be Baumgart’s 12th year in TUHSD.

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“I have worn many hats, including teacher, literacy coach, instructional leadership coordinator and assistant principal at both La Joya and Copper Canyon High Schools,” Baumgart said.

Baumgart has a passion for education.

“Our students are truly amazing,” Baumgart said. “It is inspiring to watch how much our students grow and transform during their time in high school and beyond. Our community continues to support education, and we have created many positive initiatives that benefit students due to this partnership.

“I am excited to take on this new challenge. I believe there are endless creative and innovative possibilities for our online learners.”

Natalie Quiñonez: Principal at Westview High School Natalie Quiñonez has been introduced as the new principal at Westview High School.

Once again, Quiñonez is no stranger to the Tolleson Union High School District.

“I was previously an assistant principal at Tolleson Union High School,” Quiñonez said.

“I was proud to serve at Tolleson Union for five years, where I was AP of discipline, AP of registration and AP of instruction.”

Quiñonez was an AP of discipline for two years and saw the challenges students face every day.

“I assisted with the implementation of procedures and processes that lead to the ‘college-like feel’ of the campus today,” Quiñonez said.

“This will help me in my new position with empathy and patience toward students.”

While serving as an assistant principal for both registration and instruction, Quiñonez assisted with the implementation of testing and curriculum that increased the student success rate to 98%.

“The teachers, the students and the

community were my home away from home,” she said.

Quiñonez started her teaching career in TUHSD in 2000 at Westview High School. “I was in the classroom for 16 wonderful years as a teacher,” Quiñonez stated.

“The district has provided me with the opportunity to be a head coach of three sports; a department chair; a teacher on special assignment; and an assistant principal. I have been fortunate to work with a wonderful group of people and also to be part of a great community, all of whom I consider to be ‘family.’”

Quiñonez is quick to see the struggles the younger generation is facing, and she wants to assist them to be academically and emotionally successful.

“I truly believe our children are the future and we have a great opportunity to help them shape a positive future for all,” Quiñonez said.

“I am eager to work with the Westview staff, students and community to help our students in finding their pathways into their future and helping them to be successful along the way.

“I have been dedicated to TUHSD for 23 years, and I look forward to continuing strong with Westview.”

Stacie Almaraz: Human resources director, certified The reason Sorensen is principal at La Joya for the 2022-23 school year was because last year’s principal, Stacie Almaraz, made the move to the district office.

Almaraz will be the human resources director, certified.

As part of her duties, Almaraz will oversee all certified employees, the recertification of teachers, maintenance of personnel records, conducting reference checks and helping oversee staffing.

“I will miss the campus and everything that goes with it,” Almaraz said.

“I will miss my students more than anything. Once a LOBO always a LOBO.”

She added that she loves working in the Tolleson Union High School District. “Our district is supportive and takes care of its employees,” Almaraz said. “They do what is in the best interest of our students and families in our community. We’re family!”

Christina Boston: English acquisition program director Christina Boston said she is honored to be a part of the Tolleson Union High School District family.

As the district’s English acquisition program director, Boston is responsible for providing Tolleson Union High School District with leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of the district’s English language learner (ELL) education services.

Boston has had a passion in her 24year educational career in leading for equity, access and opportunity for students, with particular attention to those who have been underserved.

“I am passionately committed to increase student voice, parent engagement, teacher empowerment and student academic achievement,” Boston said. “I believe that public education is a great equalizer and it brought me where I am today. Our most valuable assets are our hidden gems and staff.”

Boston’s educational career includes working in the Tolleson Elementary School District, a partner district to TUHSD. She was the principal at Sheely Farms Elementary School for the last five years. She was named Westside Impact Principal of the Year in 2022.

Previously, she served as the assistant principal at Porfirio H. Gonzales for three years and always considered herself a teacher.

As to why she made the move to TUHSD, Boston proudly stated, “We are familia!” She added that she is looking forward to finding “all the hidden gems in each of our treasures.”

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The stores’ owner, Round Room LLC, has provided more than 1.2 million backpacks full of school supplies to children across the United States as they prepare for their school year.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 1,200 stores nationwide will invite families to their locations to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, a ruler and glue. One backpack per child present will be given away on a firstcome, first-served basis while supplies last.

In addition to the backpack donations, families can enter their students in a sweepstakes to win a $10,000 college scholarship through the giveaway’s Big Impact. Children in grades K-12 are eligible for entry and can be

registered at their local TCC and Wireless Zone stores during the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. Five scholarships will be awarded to randomly selected winners.

“For the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway to reach its 10th edition is truly monumental for all of us at Round Room, TCC and Wireless Zone,” said Scott Moorehead, chief executive officer of Round Room.

“This event is now an annual staple in communities nationwide, and we couldn’t be more proud of how much we’ve been able to positively impact students these last 10 years. The rising costs of school supplies have made it immensely difficult for many families to adequately prepare their children each school year. Our goal is to alleviate these challenges for as many families as we can through this annual giveback event.”

According to the National Retail Federation, American families with school-aged children spent an aver-

In the 10th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, TCC and Wireless Zone stores will donate 140,000 backpacks with school supplies as well as five $10,000 college scholarships for children K-12. (Submitted photo)

age of $849.90 on school supplies in 2021. That totals $37.1 billion spent in America last year on school supplies alone. Round Room is working to ease the strain of rising school supply costs with this annual program through its

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here’s something magical about preparing for a new school year.

Children eagerly anticipate who will be in their classes and decide what to wear on the first day of school while teachers decorate bulletin boards and finalize lesson plans. Even the most confident parents get sentimental about sending their babies of all ages on their new journey.

In a community with a large population of active adults, we frequently encounter former educators and local grandparents who yearn to be part of the traditions that come with back-toschool preparations.

Volunteerism is a meaningful way for caring adults to be part of the fun and vibrancy filling playgrounds and classrooms. Children and teachers alike love having special guests on campus to strengthen school families and help children thrive.

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“Volunteers are a crucial part of our school communities. Their direct support of our teachers and staff is immeasurable, and we are truly grateful for all they do,” said Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Jodi Gunning.

Most schools have a variety of volunteer roles to match the schedule, skill set and comfort level of the volunteer. Opportunities for seasonal residents are common.

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Edkey Inc. earns Cognia system accreditation

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dkey Inc. Family of K-12 Schools, also known as Sequoia Schools, earned system accreditation by Cognia, a nonprofit that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers.

Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts and charter

school support organizations that meet rigorous standards focusing on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meet the needs of learners, and effective leadership.

Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means the system and all of its schools are accredited, and Edkey is recognized across the nation as a school

system that meets Cognia Standards of Quality and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.

“Systems accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Edkey and each of our schools a nationally recognized mark of quality,” said Mark Plitzuweit, Edkey chief executive officer and president.

“It demonstrates to our communities our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”

To earn accreditation from Cognia, a school district or charter school support organization also must implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to internal and external reviews. School systems in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and

chief executive officer of Cognia, stated, “Cognia System Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school system and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. The Edkey Family of K-12 Schools is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Northwest Accreditation Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges, and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

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Gonzaga University commencement Gonzaga University students participated in graduation exercises during its commencement ceremony in Spokane, Washington. These students have either completed their undergraduate degree or are expected to complete their degree requirements this year. Among the students was Cole Schmidlin, who graduated cum laude, with a BBA in business administration.

Quincy University commencement Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois, hosted its 159th commencement ceremony recently at QU Football Stadium.

The graduating class had 156 undergraduates and 32 graduate degree recipients.

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is celebrating 160 years as a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and

the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Among the graduates was Buckeye’s Cooper Lee Coleman, who earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

The University of Utah graduates The University of Utah congratulated more than 8,000 graduates from the class of 2022 during a recent in-person commencement ceremony, after two years of virtual celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students in the class of 2022 ranged in age from 21 to 73 and earned 8,702 degrees. Graduates represented 55 U.S. states and territories and 65 foreign countries.

Among the graduates were: • Kevin McCloud of Litchfield Park earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

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• Dillon Sant of Buckeye earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in film and media arts with an emphasis in film production.

• Akwasi Afuakwa of Buckeye earned a Master of Science degree in information systems.

OSU honor roll Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, named 7,150 students to the honor roll for the spring 2022 semester.

Students on the honor roll include: Buckeye’s Adan G. Sanders, a senior studying kinesiology; Sara L. Dimas of Goodyear, a sophomore studying natural resources; and Miehara Anderson, a freshman from Litchfield Park, who is studying botany.

Rocky Mountain College dean’s list

A total of 11,224 students enrolled during spring semester 2022 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all As). Natalia Gonzales, Taylor Mellon and Ashley Whitmire, all of Buckeye, were honored, and Byron Haught of Buckeye earned a Master of Science during May commencement ceremonies.

Colorado College graduates Marco Tapia of Buckeye graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in computer science from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado College awarded 500 Bachelor of Arts degrees and 13 Master of Arts in teaching.

Milwaukee School of Engineering’s honors list Rocky Mountain College in Billings,

Montana, named the students added to the spring semester dean’s list and high honors for academic achievement.

Among the students are Buckeye’s Atlanta Kishbaugh.

The University of Alabama honors and grads

Isaiah Flores of Buckeye was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s honors list for the 2022 spring quarter. Flores is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. Undergraduate students who have earned a GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) for this quarter are on the honors list.

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday.

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

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

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Needle & Thread

JULY 20 Work on something crafty and spend time with fellow crafters at the library. Bring your own materials and a coffee mug.

Instruction books are provided for those without something specific already in mind. There’s no registration, so join in on the fun whenever you like.

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JULY 20 Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment.

Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterwards.

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org

master is. Winners get their choice of a gift card for Amazon, Dutch Bros, or something from the snack box.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

JULY 21 Pros and beginners alike are encouraged to flex their creative muscles and explore the mystical world of Dungeons & Dragons.

Teens will get the opportunity to see fantastical worlds and practice their improv and problem solving in a strange and magical land beyond the veil.

Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 3 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov

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Adult Art Classes with Katie

JULY 20 It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Join Katie on Zoom as she takes guests through the ins and outs of art through careful guided instruction. Art supplies are available to pick up for free.

Tabletop Games

JULY 21 Each week, try to best the librarians in a different tabletop game. Win the tournament and find out who the board game

Blank Canvas Summer Showcase

JULY 21 Join countless young emerging artists

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Avondale Civic Center, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, avondaleaz.gov

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JULY 24 No matter what stage someone is at in their life, there’s always more to learn in business. Each Monday night, share ideas, discuss business experiences and look at trends with other like-minded individuals.

Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov

Taiko Drumming

JULY 26 Everyone struggles with supposedly basic technology at some point in their life, whether it be due to a new phone, a software change or countless other issues.

The library is offering help figuring out technology person to person in scheduled appointments for those having trouble.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

JULY 22 Join local musician Jay Soto at Litchfield’s bar for smooth music while dining with friends and family. Enjoy quality food and drink.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6 to 9 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

JULY 23 Take an interactive lecture on the wonderful world of Taiko drumming and discover the instrument that’s been all the rage in Japan for years. Explore the culture and learn more about other unique instruments from Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam.

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roMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra is hosting auditions for singers and instrumentalists for the group’s 20th anniversary season.

Auditions will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix. Rehearsals will begin later in August, and the in-person concert season will kick off in October.

Music reading ability is required for the chorale at intermediate level and above. Playing level must be advanced, intermediate and above for the orchestra. Standard orchestral excerpts will be required for the audition.

All auditions are by appointment

only. For audition appointments and repertoire requirements, go to pmaz. org and click on the audition tab or contact Patti Graetz, artistic director, at pgraetz@pmaz.org or 602-570-4458.

Since its founding in 2003, ProMusica Arizona has become a leader in bringing live music to audiences primarily in the North Phoenix area.

With almost 100 multigenerational singers and instrumentalists, the group has performed more than 275 times for over 134,000 people.

ProMusica Arizona is a nonprofit organization and is supported by the Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the state of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.

ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra is hosting auditions for singers and instrumentalists for the group’s 20th anniversary season. (ProMusica/Submitted)

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Obituaries 623-535-8439 • obits@timeslocalmedia.com Deadline: Thursday by 5pm for next week Albert R. Maloney

Albert R Maloney, 84, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away on T h u r s d a y, July 7, 2022.

Al was born in Springfield, IL, on August 8, 1937, to Albert Harrison and Dorothy Jorgine Maloney. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Kay; daughters, Gail and Jill (Matt); brother, Robert; and grandchildren, Amanda and David (Brooke) Condit.

Al grew up in Tallula, IL, and graduated from Tallula High School. He qualified for a scholarship to Illinois State University (Normal, IL) and earned a B.S. degree in Spanish and English in 1959. He also earned an M.A. degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana, IL) in 1961.

Al continued his education at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), where he took graduate courses in Spanish Literature and Folklore while teaching undergraduate Spanish courses. He also taught at Meadville College and Temple University in Pennsylvania.

Al and Kay were married on August 8, 1961 (Al’s birthday). They moved their family to Goodyear, AZ, in 1969. Al worked in the telecommunications industry as a production technician and retired from AT&T Technologies (Phoenix, AZ) in 1995. Kay worked at Goodyear Aerospace/ Loral Defense Systems as a technical editor in Engineering Publications Dept.

Al enjoyed reading historical books; doing crossword puzzles in the Sunday newspaper; watching old movies, westerns, and documentaries; and listening to classical music, especially Mozart sonatas. In his youth, he played piano. Al also had a stamp collection and volumes of classical music.

He was an advocate of recycling and protecting wildlife and the environment. His favorite food was homemade potato salad, and his favorite cold drink was pomegranate tea.

Al loved being at home with his family and was proud of his children and grandchildren. He had a keen sense of humor and was known for his quick wit. In only a few words, he could make people laugh.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

At Al’s request, no memorial service will be held. Please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com to leave condolence messages for the family.

Judy Ann Chapman

Judy Ann (McGinty) Chapman, 79, of Buckeye, AZ died May 26th 2022. Judy Chapman passed away on recently following a recent move to Dime Box, TX. She spent her last days surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and John Geeslin as she lost her battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Julie Geeslin, granddaughter La Chelle Dougherty, granddaughter Tristan Colla, and great-grand children Dylan Dougherty, Harlan Dougherty and Wilder Colla. Judy Chapman left behind a legacy that lives on in the hearts and souls of her grandchildren. She poured everything she had into them and taught them everything she knew. Judy loved hand crafts, sewing, cooking, baking, and gardening and she loved sharing these gifts with others. She is greatly missed in the lives of those who loved her.

Gail Badger Humphrey

Gail Humphrey 85, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Gail was born to Darrel and Evelyn Lovejoy Badger in Bridgeport, CT on February 23, 1937.

Gail graduated from Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, MA. Gail attended Syracuse University where she met her future husband, Donald E Humphrey of Delmar, NY and in August of 1957 Gail married Donald in Pittsfield MA. She is survived by her husband, Donald, daughters Cynthia, Catherine and Colette Humphrey, son Curtis (Susan) Humphrey, and grandsons Ryan, Troy and Blake Humphrey, brother Dave (Deb) Badger and sister Elaine (David) Novak, as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of Flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley, Litchfield Park Library Assoc where she was a volunteer or the Girl Scout where she was a leader.

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Obituaries Joseph Gardner Davison

Joseph Gardner Davison, aged 78, of Buckeye, Arizona died July 7, 2022. He was born July 7, 1944 in Needles, California to Edward Davison and Hellon Flower.

Burial will take place in New York.

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Gloria Beltran Lopez

Gloria Beltran Lopez, 82, of Avondale, Arizona died July 7, 2022.

She was born July 11, 1939 in Phoenix Arizona to Mariano Beltran and Carmen

Canez.

A memorial service will be held 1PM, July 16 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Janet Lou Aul

Janet Lou (Hoeksema) Aul, loving Mother, Grandma, and Great Grandma, passed away on We d n e s day afternoon, July 6, 2022 at the age of 81 in Prescott at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Jan was born on October 3, 1940 to John and Beatrice (Op’tHolt) Hoeksema.

They resided in Oak Park, IL until 1955 when they relocated to Phoenix. Her father was the General Manager of KHEP Christian Radio station where her mother started a talk show called Studio Bea. Jan would fill in many times as the talk show host.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting and gardening.

Jan graduated from Camelback High School and attended Arizona State College on a golf scholarship. She even got to play with Arnold Palmer. Jan was one of the many students who campaigned for ASC to become Arizona State University.

She married Edward Aul on June 11, 1962 in Las Vegas. Together they raised three

children in Scottsdale and Harquahala.

There, she worked for the school district as a secretary, substitute teacher and anything else they needed. Jan and Ed ran a large farm producing plums and apricots for many grocery stores. They relocated to Marshfield, WI for a short time to run a dairy farm. They then relocated to Buckeye where Jan went to work as a bookkeeper for Phoenix Vegetable Distributors and Navajo Pump, where she retired.

She is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Survivors include her children, Leanne (Jon) Huddleston of Richardson, TX; Robert (Nancy) of Prescott; John (Ruth) of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Kameron (Tasha) Harder, Flagstaff; Kayla Walrath, Tolleson; and Lewis Aul, Prescott; great-grandchildren, Logan Walrath, Tolleson; and Kingslee McCarthy, Tolleson; sisters, Carol Till, Scottsdale; Cathy (Jim) Schoon, Fremont, CA; and Debbie (John) Rouwenhorst, Emmett, ID. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Jan’s life on Monday, July 18, 2022 10:00 am with a visitation 9:0010:00 am at Green Acres Mortuary (401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257).

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Jan may be made to Centerville Presbyterian Church- Free Dining Program (4360 Central Ave, Fremont, CA 94536) cpcfremont.org/centerville-free-dining/. Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. greenacresmortuary.net.

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Starworld Martial Arts brings home the cup

BY DEREK L. STALLING, M.ED. West Valley View Contributing Writer

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tarworld Martial Arts Academy took home the Creativity and Demonstration Team World Championship as part of the World Tang Soo Do Association World Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, in late June.

The Goodyear-based team also won the prize in 2012. This event was the first since 2018, before the Starworld Martial Arts Academy gave up their weekends to practice for the Creativity and Demonstrapandemic started.

Located at 13235 W. Thom- tion Team World Championship as part of the World as Road, Starworld Martial Arts Tang Soo Do Association World Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, in late June. The result Academy is owned and operated was a win. (Starworld Martial Arts Academy/Submitted)

by Senior International Master The Starworld Martial Arts Creativity Johnny R. Williamson, 6th Dan (degree), who served 20 years in the military be- and Demonstration Team conducted extra fore retiring in Arizona. practices, giving up their weekends for six He is also director for WTSDA Region months, to prepare for this competition.

2, which includes Arizona, Colorado, “Their dedication, hard work and enNevada, New Mexico, Utah and at least thusiastic competitive spirit helped propel them back to the championship this one studio in Idaho.

Tang Soo Do is not an aggressive martial year, and they have earned themselves arts discipline; rather, it promotes healthy an automatic bid to compete in the next living, self-confidence and self-defense. WTSDA World Championships schedThe WTSDA World Championships in- uled for July 2024,” Williamson said. cludes controlled and disciplined compeThis year’s team captain was MoShay tition in weapons, forms, sparring, and the Williamson, Sam Dan (third degree and creativity and demonstration team event. masters’ candidate). MoShay was assistTeams are chosen by their regional di- ed by two returning members of the 2012 rectors to participate after having won their WTSDA World Championship Creativiregional championship tournaments. Star- ty and Demonstration Team, Sahmaria world Martial Arts Goodyear has won the Stalling, E-Dan, and her younger sister, WTSDA Region 2 Creativity and Demon- Tylah Stalling, E-Dan. stration Team competition eight of the past The Stallings reside in Sierra Vista, but 10 years, with the most recent regional they travel to Goodyear to train under championship taking place in October 2021. the mentorship of Williamson, his chief The 2022 Starworld Martial Arts Cre- instructor Master David Boeckmann, ativity and Demonstration Team is led Sah Dan (fourth-degree black belt), and by former world champion MoShay his daughter, MoShay.

Williamson. She led a team of 15 mem“We look forward to a repeat at the 2024 bers, male and female youth from the World Championships,” Williamson said.

West Valley, in the Tang Soo Do ranks of Anyone interested in the acade1st GUP (senior red belt) to E-Dan (sec- my can call 623-535-0053 or visit goodyearmartialarts.com. ond-degree black belt).

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PUBLIC NOTICES TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority – 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)). Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 533-3900. Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (self-help), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923. Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old? Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development • Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs. • Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923. Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: • Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) • Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development • Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development • Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development • Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs. • Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-532-9960. Published: West Valley View July 20, 27, Aug 4, 2022 / 47834

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