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Great Hearts’ 1st preschool Desert Sunset ready for Buckeye students school opens West Valley View Staff Writer

Desert Thunder welcomes new administration

NEWS .............. 6 Avondale employee wins Gabe Zimmerman award

YOUTH ......... 25 Students participate in summer surgical program

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August 3, 2022

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ust in time for the start of the school year, Great Hearts Academies is opening its first preschool.

The new Young Hearts Preschool is a private branch of Great Hearts Academies’ network of K-12 public charter schools.

Located on the new Great Hearts Roosevelt Academy campus in Buckeye, the preschool will provide classes for children ages 3 to 5 that help them thrive intellectually and morally.

Classes start Monday, Aug. 15.

“I’ve worked for Great Hearts for a little over a year now. …

I’ve really gotten an understanding of what Great Hearts values, and then taking my own experience from early childhood education and being able to apply that in such a fantastic school is truly an honor,” Young Hearts Director Taeler Scott told the West Valley View. “I’m super excited about this opportunity that they are bringing to the Buckeye commu- Young Hearts Preschool is a private branch of Great Academies’ network of K-12 public charter schools. nity by providing child care to the Hearts (Liz Renninger/Submitted) 3- and 5-year-olds.”

Great Hearts is devoted to improving ed- the United States. It utilizes vigorous libucation across the country via classical pre- eral arts curricula incorporating advanced paratory K-12 academics, with a mission to math and science, an emphasis on the arts “cultivate the hearts and minds of students and foreign language, and a variety of exto pursue the true, the good and the beauti- tracurricular athletics and activities. ful,” according to the network of schools.

“Children are eager to learn, and what The program serves over 22,000 stu- and how and by whom they are being dents at 37 institutions in greater Phoenix taught at the earliest stages of their moral and Texas and is the largest provider of Preschool...continued on page 3 liberal arts classical education campuses in

in Buckeye

BY SCIANNA GARCIA

West Valley View Staff Writer

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addle Mountain Unified staff and administrators, along with other dignitaries, gathered at Desert Sunset Elementary School in Buckeye on July 27 to cut the ribbon for the district’s newest facility.

Located at 30919 W. White Tank Vista Drive, the 80,000-square-foot building accommodates kindergarten through eighth grade and will welcome over 600 students this upcoming school year.

Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn thanked the families that continue to invest in the education of his city’s students and expressed his gratitude for the new facility that will contribute to the success of the students.

“As our community grows, I can proudly say that Desert Sunset Elementary is another great asset for the parents of Buckeye, to provide their children with the best education possible,” he said.

“This community and this district is going to grow like wildfire. This amazing new school balances a well-rounded education while fostering a sense of community. To me, these are the two most critical components of our future: ensuring our children learn all the things like reading, writing, math and science but also choir, home economics, robotics and drama at a pace that works for them to be successful, while focusing on families working together to build a foundation of excellence for the future of Buckeye.”

Administrators, along with the con-

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Sunset...continued from page 1 struction team, felt especially lucky to not endure any of the issues brought upon by the pandemic and the material shortages some other construction sites had faced.

Desert Sunset Elementary School embraces the community with aspects meant to be inviting for the students and other surrounding members.

“There’s a central area right in the middle of our property that is definitely designed with community in mind.

We can have community activities here like basketball games and HOA, and I want that to be who we are as part of this whole community,” Principal Tammy Doerksen said.

CORE Construction led the new school’s build, while Orcutt|Winslow served as the primary architectural designer.

“As designers we envision the space in our head, so to come experience it in real life is quite emotional for us, especially as we start seeing students come in and use the space as we thought it’d be used. We hope that the students really enjoy the space and this a school they’ll be thankful for,” said

Preschool...continued from page 1 and intellectual formation is one of the most important decisions any parent can make,” CEO Jay Heiler explained in a statement. “The lessons of why we must seek truth and goodness and beauty can be just as present in preschool as it is in any other grades, and that’s why we decided to make preschool part of what our larger organization offers families.”

Young Hearts will implement Creative Curriculum, a research-based framework of study created by the observational system Teaching Strategies GOLD. “This curriculum is really great because it focuses on the whole child’s development,” Scott said. “It allows the teachers to focus on individual students’ development levels and help them grow by observation-based study.”

This curriculum was chosen because it aligns with the values and ideas of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),

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On July 27, Saddle Mountain Unified staff and administrators, along with other dignitaries, gathered at Desert Sunset Elementary School in Buckeye to cut the ribbon for the district’s newest facility. (Rachel Arndt/Submitted)

Roxana Morales, a designer for Orcutt|Winslow.

SMUSD Superintendent Michael Winters concluded the event by thanking the team for its continued hard work and dedication to the students who will occupy the school. He led the crowd in a round of applause as CORE Construction, Orcutt|Winslow and the governing board cut the ribbon.

Doerksen said being a member of this district has brought a sense of community she knows will carry into the new facility.

“We really are a small district that is really family oriented, and that’s not just a cliche. I’ve been here for a long time, and I do feel that’s the case.

When you do something like this, it really takes everybody,” she said.

which Young Hearts is working toward becoming accredited by. NAEYC works to promote high-quality education for children up to age 8 by correlating “early childhood practice, policy and research.” It takes a full year to develop up to its standard and receive accreditation.

In line with its focus on individualized education, Young Hearts will offer classes with low student-to-teacher ratios, with one teacher for every 10 students. It can host up to 80 students total, so classes will consist of a lead and assistant teacher and 20 students. Both programs will also have support staff.

“Young Hearts really does value education, and when we have those really low ratios, we can really have that authentic relationship with the students,” Scott said. “Teachers can really personalize their lessons, curriculum and their assessments around their students by giving them that personal time and attention that each student deserves.”

The preschool will occupy four classrooms total on Roosevelt Acad-

emy’s campus. Two rooms will be dedicated to the 3-year-old preschool program, with 4-year-old pre-K classes held in the other rooms across the hallway. Each program’s two rooms will be adjoined by restrooms, heightening student safety, as they will not have to leave the classroom.

Young Hearts will also have its own entrance and lobby separate from the main campus, allowing easy drop-offs and pickups for parents and students.

Roosevelt Academy will ultimately host grades K-12, so the school could offer a single drop-off point for families with children in preschool, elementary and high school. Young Hearts students beginning this fall will be able to enjoy the stability and familiarity of attending one school through high school graduation.

The preschool’s hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tuition is $245 per week, and enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is open. For more information, visit youngheartspreschools.org.

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Desert Thunder welcomes new administration

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BY SCIANNA GARCIA

West Valley View Staff Writer

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oodyear’s Desert Thunder School will start the upcoming school year with a change in administration, introducing a new principal and assistant principal.

Principal Ryan LoMonaco and Assistant Principal Laura Wilson, both West Valley residents, said it’s essential to understand the Desert Thunder community to begin initiating plans for this school year.

“Desert Thunder is already an ‘A’ school,” LoMonaco said. “They’ve established a great tradition of high academics and expectations. It’s the staff and community, and the processes here, that we already have that make us a great school. We have to talk with the different stakeholders and really see what are some things that we can refine what we need to work on in order to move forward and make us a better Desert Thunder.”

LoMonaco has over 18 years of experience in the education field. After

beginning as a vice principal in 2007, he has since gone into administration as a principal for the past 15 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from Washington State University, a Master of Science in educational administration from the University of Scranton, and a doctorate in advanced educational administration.

Wilson joins the Desert Thunder staff with 16 years of experience in education, having served as a teacher for six years and principal and charter school director for the last 10 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree from NAU in elementary educational leadership.

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and we’re looking at how we can best support our students in the classroom, because it’s not just academic needs — it’s also social-emotional needs. We need to be able to meet both of those, and we can only do that by working with students, teachers and families,” LoMonaco said.

Along with building relationships, the administrators said analyzing individual students’ needs is important to refine their practices they have already found to be effective.

“After meeting the community members and some of the staff, it really felt like they valued relationships and they valued community, and it made it easy to be a part of that and to want to be a part of that, because it’s not about programs — it’s about people. In order to

meet students’ needs and family needs, we have to have strong relationships,” LoMonaco said.

Wilson and LoMonaco hope to continue the success that has reigned Desert Thunder School by maintaining its “A” grade and continuing to draw in more students by connecting with the community.

“Since Desert Thunder has been open, we have had a staff that is caring, wants to meet students’ needs, wants to communicate with families, and I think that’s what brings families back.

We have a lot of students and families, close to 300 students, that are not within our convenient school boundaries.

“We’re drawing people in, and you can only do that by having strong relationships, strong academics, and we have to look to build upon that.”

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Avondale employee receives Gabe Zimmerman award

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andy Lopez, senior services manager for the city of Avondale, received the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Community Builder Award. The award was presented by the Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) on July 21 at the Arizona City/County Management Association Summer Conference hosted this year in Tucson.

The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Community Builder Award recognizes public servants in cities and towns who advance community pride and connectedness. These leaders have been instrumental in transforming their communities through a variety of efforts, including job creation and training, healthy communities, environmental and historical preservation, volunteerism and philanthropy, and educational advancement.

On Jan. 8, 2011, Gabe Zimmerman — Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ community outreach director — lost his life while serving the citizens of Arizona at a “Congress on Your Corner” constituent outreach event. In honor of his memory, CFA presents these special awards each year to nonelected public servants to recognize their contributions to Arizona communities.

Lopez has served in various man-

agement roles within the Neighborhood and Family Services Department.

During her 15-year tenure with the city, she has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the Avondale community as well as to the general public.

A few examples of accomplishments under Lopez’s leadership include leading revitalization efforts of Avondale’s historic neighborhood, collaborating with the business community to generate partnerships and develop program ambassadors, launching a new Façade/Signage Improvement Program, and conducting a neighborhood beautification project.

Lopez also led a successful proposal process to identify and contract with a nonprofit organization to provide needed health and human services at the former resource center building located in Historic Avondale.

The process resulted in the selection of the Opportunity Tree, an organization that provides an array of programs for Avondale and West Valley residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Christopher Lopez, director of neighborhood and family services, himself a Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award recipient, said, “This has been a challenging time for the department due to the global health crisis. Sandy

exceeded expectations by pivoting to maintain positive levels of community engagement for the city, even with the challenges posed by COVID-19.

“In addition to performing her job at an exemplary level, Sandy takes it upon herself to provide exceptional support and service to peers and staff.

Sandy is a great example of the city of Avondale’s core purpose, making lives better.”

The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards are sponsored by the CFA and supported by Arizona City/ County Management Association, Arizona Department of Administration, County Supervisors Association of Arizona, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona Inc., and League of ArizoSandy Lopez, center, with James Jane and Mignonne Holna Cities and Towns. members of the awards selection committee. (City of The Center for the Future lis, Avondale/Submitted) of Arizona is a nonpartisan nonprofit that combines research with health to create a better future for all collaborative partnerships and initia- Arizonans. tives that drive the state’s economic For more information, go to arizonaprosperity, quality of life and civic future.org.

Avondale invites feedback on Avondale’s Shop with a Cop proposed Drought Preparedness Plan event seeks sponsors, donations

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he city of Avondale is hosting two public open house events to share its proposed Drought Preparedness Plan update with the community.

The first will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Sam Garcia Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale.

The second will run from 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Avondale Visitor & Conference Center, 11490 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

The proposed update will include stages and measures to help Avondale respond to factors that may affect the

water resource portfolio.

Staff from Avondale’s Public Works team will be on hand to provide information about the city’s drought planning and water conservation program, as well as answer questions or discuss concerns about drought impact on Avondale.

A Spanish interpreter will be on-site at both scheduled meetings.

For more information about Water Resources Drought Preparedness, visit avondaleaz.gov or contact Jennifer Davidson, Avondale water resources manager, at jdavidson@avondaleaz.gov or 623-333-4447.

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he Avondale Police Department is seeking early donations from the community for the annual Shop with a Cop, which is hosted each December.

Shop with a Cop is an event designed to provide an experience for children who have been victims or witnesses of violent crimes to shop at a local retail store with a $150 gift card for the holidays.

Officers from the department accompany the children for the morning, as they get to participate in a host of activities, to include visiting

with Santa and playing games.

The goal is to continue to raise funds to keep this program going strong and involve the community in this heartfelt tradition.

The Avondale Police Department is always accepting donations for the Shop with a Cop program throughout the year. The city is also looking for business partners to assist with providing Christmas-themed goody bags and food/beverages for the day of the event.

For more information or to donate, call 623-333-7218 or email levans@ avondaleaz.gov.

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Summer Vitalant blood donor will win ’22 VW Taos

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onate blood by Sept. 9 with Vitalant and be automatically entered to win a 2022 VW Taos.

The seven Valley Volkswagen dealers have donated the car and partnered with Vitalant in the 14th annual campaign to inspire more people to give blood this summer. Ten finalists are being drawn to participate in the grand-prize ceremony. They will be unveiled blood types and platelets are critically needed. throughout the summer on All (Stock image) AZ-TV, proud media partner for the Summer Drive to Save Lives Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale, 11460 W. Hilton Way (Ballroom) campaign.

What’s more, give blood in August and Vitalant will thank you with a $6 Buckeye • 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at gift card, enough for a gallon of gas.

For location information and dona- Summit Community Church, 20555 W. tion appointments, visit vitalant.org Roosevelt Street (Bloodmobile) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258- • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at West-MEC Southwest Campus, 500 N. 4825).

All blood types and platelets are criti- Verrado Way (NEX Building) cally needed. While matching a patient with their blood type is preferred, type Goodyear O blood is what doctors turn to when • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, serious injuries and other emergencies at the Starpointe Residents Club in the require immediate treatment. Platelets community of Estrella, 17665 W. Elliot help with bleeding and clotting disor- Drive (Gallery Room) ders and must be used within a week • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the new Goodyear City Hall, of donation.

Vitalant hopes to motivate people to 1900 N. Civic Square (Canyon Trails) donate more often this summer — to • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. help more patients and earn additional 23, at the PebbleCreek community, 3645 Clubhouse Drive (Eagle’s Nest chances to win the 2022 VW Taos.

“While donors are generally eligi- Clubhouse Palm Room) ble to give blood every eight weeks, • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, the majority (65%) donate just once a at Southwest Valley YMCA, 2929 N. year,” said Sid Lewis, senior director Litchfield Room (Bloodmobile) of donor recruitment for the Vitalant • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Sub-Zero Inc. at Wolf Appliance, Southwest Division.

4295 N. Cotton Lane (Sales Training West Valley donor centers Room) • Goodyear: 14270 W. Indian School • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. Road 31, at Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at Haymakers Restaurant, Public blood drives by city 1800 N. Litchfield Road Avondale • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Tolleson Larry H. Miller Volkswagen, 10205 W. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Papago Freeway (Bloodmobile) Sigler Wholesale Distributors, 9702 W. • 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 28, at Tonto Street (Bloodmobile)

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Avondale launches Strategic Plan dashboard to track key metrics

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he city of Avondale has launched an online Strategic Plan performance dashboard that allows residents to follow progress on the city’s five-year goals. This new public dashboard provides transparent reporting on the city’s capital and operational projects, programs and services to ensure its actions align with the vision shared for the community through the

Strategic Plan.

The goal is to succeed in the delivery of the seven outcome areas the Avondale City Council identified as priorities in partnership with residents and key stakeholders: • Innovative program and service delivery.

• Public health and safety.

• Natural resources and open spaces.

• Community-oriented lifelong learn-

ing opportunities.

• Connected community.

• Creative and sustainable community development.

• Diverse recreation and entertainment opportunities.

The dashboard reports on 29 metrics that support the seven priorities.

The metrics identified in the Avondale Strategic Performance Dashboard are informed by timely, accurate and

relevant reports submitted by city departments regarding progress made on projects and programs within the context of each fiscal year towards achieving the goals set in the five-year 2021 Avondale Strategic Plan.

Check out the Performance Dashboard at avondaleaz.gov/government/ departments/city-manager-s-office/ avondale-strategic-plan/strategic-plan-dashboard.

Avondale residents invited to ‘meet the candidates’ for city manager

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esidents and stakeholders are invited to meet the finalists for Avondale’s new city manager from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The Avondale City Council has narrowed its selection for the new city manager to three candidates. The candidates will make presentations to the public, followed by questions and answers, at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civ-

ic Center Drive. The city council will convene a special meeting at 6 p.m. in the council chamber to conduct formal interviews with each of the candidates.

The city manager acts as the CEO of the city, executing the policy goals set by the city council, overseeing all daily operations, representing the city to other governments and performing other executive duties as outlined in the city charter. The city manager serves at the

pleasure of the council.

The city council selected executive search firm Ralph Andersen & Associates to conduct and manage the nationwide search that resulted in an outstanding pool of candidates. The search firm received 41 applications from individuals with leadership experience in local, county and state government. Candidate vetting included a comprehensive questionnaire, video interviews, a thorough media search and a

rigorous background investigation.

The candidates are: • Ron Corbin, city manager of Cottonwood.

• Michael Lamar, city manager of Prescott.

• Brent Stockwell, assistant city manager, Scottsdale.

For more information, email Andrea Dumbrell, human resources director, at adumbrell@avondaleaz.gov.

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Letter of support for Joe Pizzillo Editor: As a resident of Goodyear for the past five years, I have witnessed many positive changes to our city in that small amount of time. The city and residents of Goodyear were fortunate to have the leadership of Mayor Georgia Lord, and after her unfortunate passing were again fortunate to have the leadership and vision of Mayor Joe Pizzillo.

That is why Joe Pizzillo is the only candidate for mayor who will represent all of Goodyear and one who understands the city council’s role in telling the city manager where to take the city.

The city manager might be the head of the daily operations, but the mayor and city council are the neck, and the head cannot turn without the neck.

Joe has spent more than a decade on the city council, and we have consistently seen him as someone who cares about the whole city. Joe Pizzillo is the only one who put in the effort to collect the signatures to get on the ballot. He is the only one who’ll work to understand all of the issues. Join me in voting for Joe Pizzillo for mayor when your ballot arrives in the mail.

Joe Moreno Goodyear

Thank you, Litchfield Park!

Editor: I would like to say a big thank-you to Litchfield Park’s city government employees.

I phoned the general number for Litchfield Park government and told the kind person who answered the call the following situation: “Driving northbound on Litchfield

Road and turning left/west (just before Camelback Road) into the parking lot where Ground Control, CVS and other businesses are, there was a bush blocking the vision of the oncoming southbound traffic and making it dangerous to turn.”

Two days later we were once again at that same place and, lo and behold, not only was the bush cut, but it was taken out.

The kind person who took my call had said she would let the department that handled know. That is called fast action, and I am so appreciative of her action and the department’s action as well.

Again, thank you, Litchfield Park.

Apparently, your employees listen and care.

Janet Kirshbaum Goodyear

Don’t roll back tax cuts

Editor: It has become increasingly clear that Americans need a break and Arizona needs a break. After a two-year nightmare, now we find filling up our gas tank to get to work requires pulling money from elsewhere in the household budget and affordable housing is out of reach for too many. Historic inflation is rising at a much higher rate than wages can even begin to counter.

The one thing Americans don’t need coming out of the Biden administration is rolling back the 2017 tax cuts.

Doing that would also roll back salary increases and slow down hiring, putting hard-working Americans further and further behind.

As a small-business owner who employs fewer than 100 taxpayers, we are feeling the pressure from both ends.

Should the 2017 tax cuts get rolled

back, companies like ours will not be able to offer higher wages and will likely have to reduce our number of employees.

After two years of instability, I encourage Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to please stand up for Arizona and stop another layer of uncertainty and struggle to the millions of our state’s residents who will feel the pain this action would cause. Please, oppose any effort to roll back the 2017 tax cuts.

Karri King Buckeye

Medicare and Medicaid

Editor: If you like anniversaries, here is one to remember. Saturday, July 30, is the 57th anniversary of LBJ going to the Truman Library to sign the Social Security Amendments of 1965. They were Title 18 and 19. The legislation has been described as two compromises and an afterthought. Part A was a compromise with AHA. Part B was a

compromise with the AMA. Medicaid was an afterthought, added at the end of the debate. It was going to be a really small program (were they wrong).

At the signing LBJ spoke about Medicare but not a word about Medicaid.

Harry got Medicare card No. 1 and Bess No. 2. Their Part B premium was $3 per month. Mine is higher.

Prescription drugs were considered for Medicare in 1965 but did not make the legislation. Prescription drugs were an option for states and, eventually, all added them to the benefit package for their Medicaid programs.

I have a copy of a letter from Joe Califano (special assistant to the president) to John Gardner, secretary of HEW, dated Aug. 21, 1967. It is labeled as ADMINISTRATIVE CONFIDENTIAL and EYES ONLY. I got it from the archives at the LBJ Library.

Joe wrote: “Review the report of the Task Force on Prescription Drugs and make recommendations relating to the inclusion of prescription drugs in Medicare and

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W signed MPDIMA in 2003, adding prescription drugs to Medicare. It did not solve the problem, and the Senate debated the subject last week. After 57 years you would think the Congress would get it right. Not likely.

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‘Human torch’ killing has received muted reaction

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ou wake up before the sun rises and watch the video one more time, to be sure your eyes have not fooled you. The footage is grainy, shot by surveillance cameras, lit by street lamps.

The hazy flash of fire takes your breath away.

At 4:30 a.m. July 3, 2022, at a bus stop near 58th and Olive avenues in Glendale, a human being was doused in gasoline and set on fire by a man wielding a butane torch.

Blake Angerer, age 30, can be seen on the video stumbling into a nearby Circle K, pants around his ankles, his shoulders, arm and lower body still ablaze. Witnesses douse Angerer with water.

The video lasts just shy of four minutes. It ends with Angerer prone on the store’s grimy tile, smoke rising from his body.

Angerer’s sister, Riquida, described him on the family’s GoFundMe page as “a son, a father, a brother, a cousin, a friend, and all around a good looking and goofy charismatic man who really wanted to see the greatest parts of life.”

Angerer was also a fighter. With third-degree burns charring over 70% of his body, he lasted more than three weeks in intensive care.

Angerer died on the morning of July 26.

In a gentler time, the deliberate barbecuing of a human being would draw more than a couple minutes on the news and a few headlines buried beside the furniture ads. But this is 2022, where you live amid mass shootings, double-digit inflation, monkeypox and COVID, political flame wars and an invasion of the U.S. Capitol by angry fools. Angerer’s killing and the arrest of 41-year-old Luciano Simmons drew little more than a blip, despite the sheer depravity of the crime.

Per the police report, Simmons, the alleged firestarter, plunked down a

buck at Circle K. Seconds later, “Luciano is on camera filling up the water bottle with gasoline, and shortly after the victim and witness are observed running from the area of the bus stop to the entrance of the Circle K while the victim is on fire.”

You stare at the frozen frame of the video for what feels like an hour. A wisp of smoke sits frozen on the screen.

You contemplate not Simmons’ derangement, which you can only chalk up to mental illness or evil, but the response from the rest of us.

A few stories, a few thousand clicks, some upset stomachs. Two hundred and twelve donations on the Angerer’s GoFundMe page, which currently totals $10,531 raised toward a goal of $100,000. Ten people in a Valley of 4.9 million have posted words of support and prayers.

You dwell on the acronym used today to express disgust via text message. SMH. Shaking my head.

Cold-blooded murder used to stop us. Neighbors would drop off dishes covered in foil. Strangers help defray the cost of medical treatment or the price of a coffin and a funeral.

The name of the victim would become, at least for a few days, a top-ofmind presence in our collective consciousness.

Not anymore. Now the news spends its precious space inventorying the latest influencers and conspiracies, venomous political candidates and venal Hollywood celebs.

The death of Angerer once would have made you look until you could no longer stand it, until one human being’s searing agony forced you to look away.

Today, in 2022, we can barely be bothered to notice, to act.

You start the video one final time, to be sure your eyes have not fooled you.

And to be sure you still have a heart beating and aching in your chest. Because in the end, really, what else is there?

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Love is known when experienced

BY JUDY BLUHM

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colleague of mine just came back from a romantic trip to Italy and France with a new lady friend. I boldly asked him if he fell in love.

He replied, “What is love?” Then he challenged me to describe love, because he couldn’t be sure if he would “know it when it happened.”

I am no “love expert.” But my husband Doug and I have been happily married for 40 years. (Hmm… perhaps I am qualified to write about this topic.)

Yet, I also learned about love from my horses. Angel, at age 30, could still run like a filly (although stiff in the joints).

She was beautiful, with a thick black mane, and had a sweet disposition.

In her last year, Angel got an eye infection that would not heal, so she had to have her left eye removed. She has a cataract on her right eye, so this meant she was blind.

The day we brought her back from the animal hospital, her stallmate, a large, white Arabian named Pegasus, was waiting for her. Once the horse trailer was parked and we got An-

gel out, Pegasus ran up to Angel and carefully pressed his nose against her face. Then, he went to her left side and guided her back to the barn. That day, I watched while Pegasus walked a few paces in front of Angel, as they strolled around the arena, out to the pasture and back to the barn. Pegasus just took charge.

Eventually, Angel was able to walk around the property by herself. She

could even take off trotting, following Pegasus. But she got weaker.

On a perfectly beautiful Saturday, Angel kept lying down and couldn’t get up without help. That day, two riders came to help her up once. The next time she laid down, our neighbors helped. And then she laid down one last time.

Pegasus went over to her, trying to nudge her up. But this time was differ-

ent. No more strength; no more ways to get her to stand. That night, as Angel lay dying, Pegasus stood quietly over her. Just before she passed, he walked to her head, leaned down, and for at least two minutes he and Angel pressed lips together.

That evening, Angel was laid to rest in the pasture. Later, I looked out my window at two in the morning and saw one majestic white horse standing vigil at her grave. For the next week, he stood by her grave for hours at a time.

This is love. It is the pounding heart, lump in the throat, and that feeling that I can’t live without you. It can be heart shattering and a miracle — all at the same time.

It gives you the courage to lead your partner through darkness and the strength to stand vigil during the night.

And when you experience it, you will know it.

So, to my colleague, I can’t say for certain that love happens in a gondola in Venice or over a candlelit dinner in Paris. But I am absolutely certain that it happened on a pasture and in my barn.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@ judybluhm.com.

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he cities of Avondale and Goodyear have recently introduced some new businesses to the area, welcoming them with ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the past month. Here are the latest developments customers can now visit in these West Valley areas.

Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse Location: 10485 W. McDowell Road, Avondale Located within the Park 10 development, Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse opened its first Arizona location last month — and Avondale officials were there to welcome it to

the city with a July 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Colorado-based chain serves New York-style pizza, wings, calzones, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta, and 80 to 90 craft beers on draft. Parry’s is known for offering its customers “the best craft beer value around.” Since opening its first restaurant in 2007, Parry’s has expanded to locations throughout Colorado and Texas.

It began as a New York-style pizza joint then quickly expanded into a chain after its reputation for craveable signature crafted pizza, wings and calzones at a great value.

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Parry’s offers daily specials, along with family and lunchtime specials that can be ordered any day of the week at a value price.

“Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse has found an exceptional location along the busy McDowell Road corridor,” said Ken Chapa, Avondale’s economic development and tourism director.

“Over the last couple of years, Avondale has seen this area take off, with unique offerings and exciting chains such as Portillo’s, Barrio Queen, Trapper’s Sushi as well as First Watch, the popular breakfast and brunch spot that’s opening soon. With other nearby amenities like Main Event and Home2Suites, it’s no wonder that this area is an Avondale destination for residents and visitors alike.”

For more information, visit parryspizza.com.

The Job Center Location: 1453 N. Dysart Road, Avondale The new Job Center in Avondale held its grand opening July 21 and is ready to welcome and provide its services to local residents seeking employment.

The industrial staffing agency has a mission to remove barriers through employment opportunities that vary from warehouse, distribution and forklift to other general labor positions.

The agency connects applicants with companies ready to hire and offers jobs that are part time, full time, seasonal and temporary. Along with providing interview tips, the center is also able to assist with submitting applications.

There is no cost to apply for a job, and applications may be submitted at a local center or online.

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GymGuyz Location: Multiple locations The in-home mobile personal training and fitness franchise company GymGuyz celebrated its arrival to the West Valley with its own ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 29.

As the leader of in-home personal training, GymGuyz is redefining physical fitness by bringing the workout to its client, when and where it’s most convenient. Professional and certified trainers bring the instruction, the equipment and the assurance that every workout is customized for every client depending on fitness level and specific goals.

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ERVPRO recently held its 53rd annual convention at the Hilton Anatole Dallas in Dallas — and its Buckeye branch received the Millionaire’s Bronze award at a gala award ceremony that was a highlight of the gathering.

Chad A., Melissa A. and Nicholas J. Leier of SERVPRO of Buckeye joined a group of more than 1,050 franchise owners in attendance. The event also recognized 58 SERVPRO entrepreneurs who surpassed $1 million in revenue for the first time in the past business year.

“It’s exciting and satisfying to receive this award, particularly in this difficult business environment,” said Chad, owner of SERVPRO of Buckeye. “At a time when there seemed to be more challenges than solutions, SERVPRO continued to provide expert guidance and service. This allowed our team of dedicated remediation specialists to continue to provide reliable, prompt, professional fire and water

cleanup and restoration, mold mitigation and remediation services to home and business owners in our community when they needed our help.

“My sincere thanks to SERVPRO and to the entire team at SERVPRO of Buckeye for a great year.”

This year’s convention, themed “Building Teams, Achieving Dreams,” was the first time since 2019 the entire SERVPRO franchise system gathered in person for a week of seminars, training sessions and a franchise-to-franchise exchange of ideas, inspiration, experience, networking and team building.

This year’s keynote speaker was Troy Hazard, a seasoned business leader, author, television host and franchise expert.

Convention attendees could select from 47 workshops and breakout sessions covering all aspects of franchise ownership and management, the latest innovations from SERVPRO, and the latest developments in disaster recovery and restoration.

SERVPRO’s Buckeye branch received the Millionaire’s Bronze award at a gala award ceremony that was a highlight of the annual convention. (SERVPRO/Submitted)

“We were excited to be able to host a systemwide in-person gathering again this year,” said Rick Isaacson, CEO of Servpro Industries LLC. “More than 90% of our franchise system registered for this event, and it was a great week of networking and re-energizing for both our corporate team and our franchise owners and their key team members.

“As always, I am proud to recognize our high-achieving franchises and excited to share the latest SERVPRO in-

novations and business support tools with our franchise family. Congratulations to our award winners, and thanks to every member of the SERVPRO team for another great year of service to their communities.”

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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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AUG. 4 Learn more about one of the first Olympic sports and test your reflexes with the blade. Gain an elementary understanding of footwork and bladework, as well as the unique strategies and rules that make fencing so engaging.

Sundance Recreation Center, 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 106, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., buckeyeaz.gov

AUG. 6 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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

AUG. 4 Pros and beginners alike are encouraged to flex their creative muscle 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

Pop! The Science of Bubbles

AUG. 5 Learn about the strange and interesting science of bubbles and how there’s more to them than meets the eye. Concepts such as elasticity, surface tension, evaporation and geometry all come to play with each bubble you make. Make bubbles smaller than the tip of your pinky or so big you can stand inside.

Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Maricopa County, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket prices vary, azscience.org

Jay Soto at Litchfield’s

AUG. 5 Join local musician Jay Soto at Litchfield’s bar for smooth music while you dine with friends and family. Enjoy high-quality food and drink.

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

Raising a Reader Workshop

Mermaid Training

AUG. 6 Experience the magic and wonderment of a mermaid’s life as this class takes kids through the ins and outs of what it’s like to be a mermaid, tail and all. Ideal for children ages 4 through 8.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., wigwamarizona.com

Taiko Drumming

AUG. 6 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.

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11 a.m. to noon, avondaleaz.gov/rec

Device Advice Appointments

AUG. 9 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

Fitness Fusion

AUG. 10 Bring your yoga mat and get ready to tone your core at The Wigwam. Yoga, Pilates, Barre and HIIT are all well established regimens designed to help train flexibility and strength while tightening the core muscles. Learn the fundamentals of body control and breath.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6 to 7 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

AUG. 10 Learn the important steps to raising a young reader in your household with four workshops. Figure out how to excite your child through the prospect of reading, as well as effective techniques to foster early literacy development. All participants will get free books and a library book bag to keep.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, 623-4160739, cangulo@arizonaschildren.org

Genealogy Workshop

AUG. 13 Dive into the study of family trees and ancestry and figure out details about the past.

Get an overview on what tools are needed to study genealogy, as well as what techniques are used to figure out family trees.

Share tips and experiences with other people interested in family history, and figure out how to use Ancestry Library Edition.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 2 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-BOOK, avondalelibrary.org

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Pinky Guerrero wins Royal International Miss Role Model title

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spotlight,” she explained.

After competing in 2019, she was allowed to come back as an appointed title (Miss Philippines). She had to submit paperwork and an essay, and have an interview.

“I came back this year in full vengeance,” she said.

Once a shy child, the queen was encouraged in the world of pageantry by her mother as a means to get her out of her shell.

Pageantry has taught her many things, one of them being sisterhood.

She explained she has friends from all over the globe thanks to the people she met through pageantry.

But most importantly, pageantry allowed her to grow.

“I would not be the person I am today. I would not be this confident, brave, poised person,” she said, imagining a world in which she never began competing.

Through her nonprofit Guerrero Party of Five, the pageant queen collaborates with other nonprofits and individual volunteers to provide opportunities to those in need and improve the quality of life in communities through education, fundraising and action.

As a former teen mom who has experienced homelessness, Guerrero knows how impactful nonprofits can be.

“If it wasn’t for the help of the non-

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oodyear resident Pinky Guerrero is Royal International Miss’ newest Role Model.

One of three Arizona queens who took home titles this year, Guerrero is beside Emilia Hernandez, who took home the title of Princess, and Rachael McClaen, who won the Teen title.

The Royal International Miss Role Model program was created to recognize and award young women for their outstanding community service.

Both the divisional and Role Model categories contain an interview, fun fashion and evening gown, but the Role Model title also requires contestants to submit a resume, essay, portfolio and scrapbook.

“It still feels very surreal. It really hasn’t hit me,” Guerrero said, reflecting upon her win.

Along with the Role Model title, Guerrero is Miss Philippines.

“I’m representing my heritage, something that I’m extremely extremely proud of. I’m a daughter of first-generation immigrants and I’m first-generation Filipino American, so it was really important to me to highlight my heritage and my culture this year. Not that I didn’t do that in 2019, but I was excited to come back in a different light and really put the Asian community at the

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Along with wanting to give back to her community, Guerrero also wanted to provide her own three children with an opportunity to volunteer and help those around them.

“The best part of it is anyone and everyone of all ages can get involved,” she said.

In collaboration with her nonprofit, she created a campaign called Choose Kindness. It can be found by exploring the #ChooseKindness hashtag on Instagram and TikTok. “Essentially my goal is to inspire, empower and motivate the community Pinky Guerrero of Goodyear, who started the nonprofit through stickers and social Guerrero Party of Five, the Choose Kindness campaign and the marketing business Mark-It-Pink, recently won the media,” she said.

Royal International Miss Role Model title. The program was Along with pageants and created to recognize and award young women for their her nonprofit, the model outstanding community service. (Submitted) created the marketing business Mark-It-Pink to help her fellow long dream of mine since I was 13 to pageant sisters grow their platforms. have won and competed on an internaShe also has a master’s degree in sci- tional level,” she said. ence of digital audience strategy from Though she looks to continue with ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Jour- her work in the marketing world and nalism and Mass Communication. with her nonprofit, Guerrero is focused Though a busy woman, Guerrero on living in the present. describes herself as a ride-or-die Coy“I don’t like to look too far ahead to otes fan on the side. She volunteers as the future. I just like to enjoy the moa coach with the One Step Coyotes, ment where I am at,” she explained.

Arizona’s first special needs ice hockThat said, Guerrero admitted to havey team. She gets to help the children ing the pageant “bug.” Throughout her practice and help them during games. life it has kept her drawn to the world She involves her three children in all of pageantry. aspects of her life, whether it may be “If you are in the pageant world, marketing, volunteering or modeling. once you get bit, you get bit hard,” she “They have been really supportive of explained. my journey thus far. They have been For more information on Guerrero helping me practice, which cracks me Party of Five, or to get involved, go to up. … They know this has been a life- guerreropartyof5.org/whatwedo.

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Paula Gallardo, de 79 años de edad fallecio el jueves, 21 de julio del 2022. Paula nació el 29 de junio de 1943 en Irapuato Guanajuato, México de sus padres Jose Frausto Aguirre y Maria Espitia.

Le sobreviven 7 hijos, 31 nietos y 32 bisnietos.

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Paulette Spotts

Paulette K. Spotts, aged 71, of Phoenix, Arizona died July 24, 2022. She was born December 31, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to William Clair and Ruth Johnson.

A memorial service will be held, July 31 at Thompson Funeral Chapel at 1PM. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/paulette-spotts

Joe E. Boydston

Joe E. Boydston, 67, lifelong resident of Avondale, Arizona died July 13, 2022. He was born September 29, 1954 in Phoenix to Donald Boydston and Barbara Forstner.

Joe's wishes were for no funeral service.

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Ms. Marjorie Knapp, aged 95, of Buckeye, Arizona died July 24, 2022. She was born January 16, 1927 in Castleton, North Dakota to Arthur Parks and Mary Bushinger.

A service is being planned for a later date in Los Gatos, California.

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riting is intimidating for most people.

Even those who write regularly get writer’s block, lose motivation and procrastinate.

It can be even harder to write when announcing the death of a loved one.

the funeral home and state “arrangements are being made” or “funeral to take place at a later date.” If the ceremony is to be private, note that instead. Those interested can contact the funeral home for more information.

written, be sure to proof your work and have someone else check it for spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure you spell names correctly and don’t leave out family members or other important details.

When someone passes away, an obituary is usually published to announce the death. This can be difficult and emotional for the person tasked with writing the final record of a person’s life. Not only does the obituary need to be factually accurate and sensitive, but it will need to be published shortly after the death and before the funeral.

2. Check with the newspaper/Deadlines You can go to obituaries. westvalleyview.com to price out a paid obituary for the paper and online OR place a online only free death notice.

West Valley View deadline is Thursday by 5pm.

6. Delegate If all the above seems overwhelming or you just don’t feel up to it—delegate!

Writing the obituary shouldn’t be a stressful time. If you don’t feel up to it or you aren’t confident in your writing ability, pass the task on to someone who enjoys writing or that is good at writing letters. You can provide them with the information, make suggestions, and they can take notes. Make this easy on yourself.

Despite the feelings of grief that will arise, writing the obituary should be a positive, cathartic experience. Use this guide to address the challenges of writing the obituary, so you can focus on your loved one and the special life they lived.

1. Gather information: Start by gathering your loved one’s basic information, including: • Full legal name • Nickname • Birthdate and death date • Birthplace • City and state of residence at death • Name of significant other • Full names of parents and siblings • Names of those that preceded them in death • Names of those surviving • Date and time of funeral services being held • Name of funeral home and cemetery If funeral arrangements have not yet been made, you can always include the name of

3. Write Once you have gathered the basic information and checked with the newspaper, it is time to to write the obituary. As you begin to write about your loved one’s life, go into as much or little detail as you would like. If you’re unsure what to write about, include the following: • Childhood • Education • Military background • Honors and awards • Marriage • Children • Grandchildren • Employment • Extra-curricular activities • Retirement • Home life • Special pet 4. Make it personal Your loved one was unique.

Think about the things that made them special, and include the touching details that your reader might like to know about your loved one. This is your chance to memorialize your loved one and let others know the whole person.

Don’t feel guilty about passing the task along if you are not up to it. Friends and family are glad to help in times of need.

7. Submit to the newspaper In order to ensure that the obituary reaches the paper without errors, submit the obituary online at obituaries.EastValleyTribune. com or email obits@ eastvalleytribune.com.

printed so you can ensure there are no errors or omissions.

8. Avoiding common mistakes: Use this list to avoid common mistakes and to make the task of writing the obituary easier.

• Don’t make the obituary about those still living— make it about your loved one.

• Include information about your loved one’s life, not just the funeral details.

• Write in the third person and refer to your loved one as an individual, not as Mom or Dad or our son or our daughter.

• When considering memorials, consider your loved one’s wishes—not your own.

• Proofread and proofread again.

• Double-check the spelling of all names.

• Have a close family member look over the obituary to make sure you haven’t missed anything.

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West Valley students participate in summer surgical program

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tudents from across the Valley spent their summer at Abrazo West Campus learning about health careers and helping in various departments through the hospital’s summer program.

Needing to meet a specific criterion to apply, more than 200 students between the ages of 15 to 19 applied for this inclusive program last spring.

“It was really something to guide our kids in our community, since Abrazo West is a really big community hospital,” said Trisha Pollard, director of surgical services at the Goodyear hospital.

“We like to feed our community. … It’s really just the development of our kids and kind of growing them into this field.”

Of the more than 200 who applied, just 42 students were selected to partake, coming from Anthem, Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Scottsdale and other locales.

Pollard said she was impressed with what she saw.

“These are really driven students,” Pollard said. “When I was even just talking to them, they really knew what they wanted to do. They really had good

Students learned to apply various medical skills from a hands-on perspective. (Enrique Garcia/Contributor)

questions to ask. You can tell they were really engaged.

“They were really just engaged and happy to be here. So, it was really, really exciting.”

Highlighting the program were onehour “Lunch and Learn” sessions and four-hour workshops that offered handson activities and speakers ranging from hospital clinical staff to surgeons and trauma physicians.

Lunch and Learn topics included careers in intensive care units; respiratory therapy career paths; radiology and imaging careers; emergency management; careers in emergency medicine and trauma medicine; physical, occupational and speech therapy; pathways to a career in surgery; and health care administration careers, among others.

Being able to put on this program for the community at such a large and reputable hospital is gratifying for Pollard, but it all feeds back into Abrazo West’s roots.

“One of the things I love about this hospital is it started as a community hospital, really just serving the West Valley years ago, but it’s really grown into a big trauma center,” she said. “Now we’re advanced with complex robotics and complex spine procedures and complex heart procedures.

“I think it can draw the attention that kids really want, because there’s such a wide variety of things to do here. I think we’re really lucky being in this spot.”

Learning to apply various medical skills from a hands-on perspective were covered throughout the workshops as well. Those included “stop the bleed” for trauma emergencies, wound care and treatment, as well as robot-assisted surgery.

“I think as we build the program, a lot of people will know that they didn’t just come here and listen to speakers, because what 14-year-old is going to listen to someone talk for an hour, right?”

Pollard said. “I think the fact that they got to see so much, that it was hands-on, that they were chosen, that it wasn’t just

More than 200 students applied for the summer program, but just 42 were selected.

(Enrique Garcia/Contributor)

like, ‘Hey, we’re going to take this kid, we’re going to take this kid but they had to show a true interest and prove it,’ I think that’s important.”

Of the 42 students who participated in the summer program were Alexis Olayo and Alana Roman, who recently graduated from Canyon View High School in Waddell.

Olayo, who will attend Phoenix College, is interested in a career in respiratory therapy. Roman, who is interested in a career as a trauma nurse, will attend the University of Portland.

The two agreed they have seen and learned more in the program than they ever had in any internship. Abrazo West’s program lived up to what they thought it would be.

“We thought there would be really great experiences, which we were told,” Roman said. “With there being like 200 applicants, and only a few people were chosen, meant that it’s a great opportunity. It’s something that we just couldn’t pass up.”

Both students recommend the program. They each said anyone interested in the future should just take the leap and go for it.

“They really don’t care about your school; they care about how you interact with people and like what you do outside of it,” Olayo said. “Write about yourself

to get in here. The interview wasn’t too hard, but you just have to be a good people’s person.”

“If you’re not sure, just take the risk, because what can go wrong?” Roman added. “You’re not going to get hurt, and it can only benefit you, and it’ll literally be an amazing experience.”

Pollard said most rewarding part of being able to pass on this knowledge to these students is getting to see the excitement on their faces.

“Seeing just the interest that they spark, it was really exciting to see,” she said. “We don’t get a lot of new nurses or a lot of new grads here in the OR because it’s really more a critical kind of department where (nurses) need a lot of experience.

“Just the different types of pieces of the puzzle to put it together for them so it kind of all clicks and makes sense and the fact that this can actually impact their decision on what they want to do moving forward in their life is probably one of the biggest things.”

After seeing success with the program this year, Pollard said the plan is to repeat it annually.

“We’re hoping to do it every year just to get the kids a little bit more engaged in the field and get more interest in it,” Pollard said.

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University High’s Igwe is a student to watch this year

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A The Kid’s B.A.S.E. program is a fun and safe alternative to having your child home alone.

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egistration is open for the city of Buckeye’s Before and After School Enrichment program.

This popular program is offered at schools located in the Buckeye Elementary School District (BESD) and the Saddle Mountain Unified School District (SMUSD).

The Kid’s B.A.S.E. program offers a safe, convenient and affordable option for kindergarten to eighth grade (ages 5-14) students at locations throughout the city. Benefits include: • A fun and safe alternative to having your child home alone.

• Homework assistance and educational activities.

• Healthy snacks.

• Physical fitness and creative play to engage your child’s mind and body.

Kid’s B.A.S.E. locations at BESD

schools operate from 6 a.m. to the start of school and from school release until 6:30 p.m. daily at eight select schools in the district.

The Kid’s B.A.S.E location at Tartesso Elementary and Desert Sunset Elementary in the SMUSD is currently open for kindergarten to fifth grade students only, with a modified schedule: • Mondays — 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (at Tartesso only).

• Tuesday through Friday — after school only, until 6:30 p.m.

The B.A.S.E. program is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accepts DES for payment. In addition, all employees must pass an annual federal background check and training to ensure all locations are safe and fun.

Learn more by calling 623-3496350. To download an application, go to buckeyeaz.gov/youthprograms.

n incoming senior at Tolleson’s University High School, Maxwell Igwe has a greater grasp on biochemical research than some adults.

To earn his AP Capstone diploma in July, for example, he focused on clinical barriers for schizophrenia patients who use cannabis; the psychosocial effects on sports and the athletes involved in them; and cobalt mining in sub-Saharan Africa.

AP Capstone is a diploma program from College Board based on two yearlong AP courses: AP seminar and AP research.

Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collab- Incoming University High School senior Maxwell Igwe has an extensive resume. (University oration, writing and presenting, ac- High School/Submitted) cording to AP Capstone.

Students who complete the two-year der equality, climate action and global program can earn one of two AP Cap- health. stone awards, which are valued by colHis resume also includes a stint with leges worldwide.

Project Green and as a mentor for unThe Goodyear resident is one of derclassmen. the seniors to watch for the 2022-23 “We help them with academic skills, school year. He’s focusing on research social and life skills,” he said. “It fosthrough his projected 2023 graduation ters connections between grades of stufrom University High School because dents who might not otherwise comit’s such a broad topic. He’ll narrow it municate a lot.” down once he chooses a college.

A smoothly running Chemistry Club “I think my heart really lies in re- is one of Igwe’s priorities so he and his search,” he said. “I don’t completely peers can conduct chemistry experiunderstand how it comes to research as ments outside of the normal curricua career. It’s a really complex academia lum. versus corporate question.

“I’m really hoping to major in bio“A lot of the issues I find import- chemistry,” he said about his college ant, like neglected tropical disease, years. “It’s really a large field when genetic disorders and diseases, really you think about it.” come through science and research.

The daughter of Sam and Tricia The whole point of doing the research Igwe, he is a golfer on the Univerthe last couple of years was to narrow sity High School team. At home he down exactly what field I want to go hangs out with his 10-year-old sisinto,” he said. ter, plays guitar (electric, acoustic When the 16-year-old isn’t studying, and bass), and listens to metal and he serves as president of Model UN, a rock music. simulation of the U.N. General Assem“I play for fun, but I’ve explored the bly and its other multilateral bodies idea of being in a band,” said Igwe, where students perform an ambassador whose first concert was Muse. “There role while debating topics such as gen- are a lot of possibilities for me.”

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Getting the Best Headshot INCREASED ENGAGEMENT How important is a great headshot? A study conducted by the Cognition and Emotion Journal found that people make decisions about whether to trust someone within 100 milliseconds after looking at their face.

These photos provide a visual introduction, long before a prospective employer has dug into your resume’s career stats. Fail to post any image, and you risk signaling that you’re not willing to engage with the world around you. Featuring a low-quality version indicates that you might not be very tech savvy, a key component in many workplaces. If you want

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of destruction of records of Special Education records Union Elementary School District will destroy records prior to June 2017 and earlier special education files in compliance with Federal Statute 20 U.S.C. §1412(a)(8), 1447(c). Before records are destroyed parents have the right to review the child's records. To do so contact the Student Services office at 623-4785017 prior to Oct. 20, 2022.

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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements

INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements

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

DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available by August 3, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY prebid meeting will be held via Zoom on August 9, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396.

Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements.

No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on August 3, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents.

Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on August 9, 2022 at 11:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twentyone (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid.

A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC LLC, DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents.

Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected.

Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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$61,065

• 5.0L V8 • 36 Gal fuel Tnk

MSRP $54,125 JONES SAVINGS $4,500

22403

$49,625

SAVE UP TO $5,000 OFF!!

2022 FORD F-150 CREW XLT 4X4

• FX4 Pkg • B&O Sound Sys

MSRP $63,065 JONES SAVINGS $2,000

22204

• 36 Gal Fuel Tnk • Trailer Tow Pkg

2022 FORD F-150 CREW XLT 4X2

• Trailer Tow Pkg • Co-Pilot Assist 2.0

MSRP $54,615 JONES SAVINGS $4,500

$62,585

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

623.386.4429 | WWW.JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Offers valid through 08/09/22. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. *Must finance and qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company’s 66 month Flex Buy. See dealer for details.

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Valley

BESTOF

2022

$50,115

22388

2022 FORD F-150 CREW XLT 4X4

• FX4 PKG • SPT Appear Pkg

• 36 Gal Fuel Tnk • Co Pilot Asst 2.0

MSRP $64,620 JONES SAVINGS $5,000

22253

$59,620

2022 FORD F-150 CREW TREMOR 4X4

• Premium Pkg • B&O Unleashed

MSRP $66,085 JONES SAVINGS $3,500

22339

• Trailer Tow Pkg • SYNC 4

• Trailer Tow Pkg • 360 Deg Camera

MSRP $70,965

22370

SOLD