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September 2, 2020

End near for record hot summer

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

NEWS .............. 5 LP targets CARES fund money on businesses

NEWS .............. 8 Litchfield Park zoo gets ready to reopen

FEATURES .... 18 Buckeye writer lands in ‘The Magic of Cats’ collection

OPINION ...............14 BUSINESS.............. 17 FEATURES ..............18 YOUTH ..................21 OBITUARIES ...........23 CLASSIFIEDS ..........24 WEST

Good riddance, August.

A melting-hot month came to a surprisingly cool end, with weekend showers bringing West Valley high temperatures below 100 for the first time in weeks.

August 2020 will be remembered as the most brutally hot month the West Valley has endured.

According to an Aug. 24 National Weather Service tweet: “Just tied the record high for Phoenix today at 115 degrees! It’s also the 13th day of 115-plus of the year.”

Before August ended, the NWS recorded a record 50 days of 110 degrees or hotter in Phoenix. The West Valley is just as hot as Phoenix—and on some days slightly warmer.

The record highs were not the only thing making this summer so uncomfortable.

According to the NWS, this summer had 28 days where the temperature failed to go below 90.

After a few blissfully cool days, West

During a record-hot summer, pools in Buckeye and Goodyear often were closed due to concerns about COVID-19 spread.

Avondale splash pads remained open, though with social distancing restrictions. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)

Valley highs will near or exceed 110 degrees this weekend.

No wonder ice cream sales are up.

“We have a lot of customers come in

lately,” said Ariane Galaziz, a manager at Baskin Robbins in Goodyear.

Summer...continued on page 2

School still out, remote teaching in

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Normally, Labor Day weekend is the first break for kids who have been back in classrooms for a month.

But 2020 is about as far from a “normal

year” as imaginable—and most West Valley kids have not been in a classroom for six months.

While Goodyear’s Trivium Prep and other charter schools started teaching in classrooms this week, no changes have been

made at public schools in Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Tolleson.

Even with COVID-19 cases dropping, public schools remain in remote-learning

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Summer...continued from page 1 She said she’s been scooping plenty of butter pecan and strawberry flavors.

While ice cream has provided relief (albeit temporary) on hot tongues, closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic deprived overheated bodies from their usual respites.

The Goodyear pool closes after Labor Day. It has been open weekends only (1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) since August. It will also be open from 1 to 6 p.m. Labor Day. The Buckeye Aquatic Center shut down early, in keeping with Gov. Doug Ducey’s guidelines near the beginning of summer. Revenues from pool admissions in Buckeye were less than half what they were last year—and revenue from swimming lessons fell from $58,237 to $5,787, according to city spokeswoman Annie DeChance.

Schools...continued from page 1 mode, with limited on-site locations for students who need a place to go.

And no plans have been announced by West Valley public schools for reopening in-classroom teaching.

While Gov. Doug Ducey gave districts authority to reopen when they feel they can do so safely, the state provided COVID-19 metrics to help districts make decisions.

COVID-19 positive cases fell drastically over the last week in Maricopa County. After an average of 2,250 new COVID-19 cases per day in Maricopa County in July, last week’s numbers were less than one-tenth of that, averaging less than 210 new cases per day.

But the latest School Reopening Dashboard and Guidance at Maricopa County Department of Public Health showed most of the West Valley was “in the red”—meaning a high level of community spread of coronavirus.

According to the site, “The two key components to reopening school buildings for in-person instruction are the quality of the school’s mitigation plan and the level of spread occurring within the community where the school is located. Public Health has created a dashboard tool to assist with decision-making for the types of learning scenarios schools may consider for re-opening. … Data

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At least Avondale kept its popular splash pads open, though with restrictions: “Visitors must exercise social distancing and cannot congregate in groups of 10.”

With many sheltering in place, both from the heat and for social distancing, air conditioning units have been humming for months.

And, not rarely, clunking to a stop.

The record summer translates to big business for air conditioning repair people like Bryce Heffelfinger, owner of ACExpertek Service. His service area covers the West Valley from Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear to Glendale and Peoria.

“Our business did increase this year,” he said. “Many homeowners don’t realize their A/C needs to be serviced until it gets very hot outside, and then they have a problem.”

His tips to save money on electric bills: used to generate this report are based upon the benchmarks and thresholds for re-opening established by the Arizona Department of Health Services.”

The Agua Fria Union High School District governing board is to discuss reopening at a Sept. 17 meeting.

“We will be reviewing some options at that meeting to consider starting the hybrid model when students return from fall break on Oct. 12,” said Dennis Runyan, the Agua Fria superintendent.

“I will have more on this at a later date, but the hybrid rotation has 50% of the students on campus each day in an alternating schedule. The other 50% is still learning virtually when they are home.”

Similarly, the Buckeye Union High School District governing board has no plan to meet before its scheduled Sept.

14 meeting, according to Rob Roberson, BUHSD’s interim superintendent.

The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted July 28 to delay in-person student learning until Oct. 9.

TUHSD’s board met Aug. 24 but did not make any changes. It will meet again Sept. 22.

While other districts around the West Valley follow Gov. Doug Ducey’s order to have at least one location for students who need a place to go during school hours, TUHSD was granted a waiver and is not offering on-site services.

The Goodyear pool was empty for much of a record-hot summer. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

• Check your attic insulation and make sure there is enough of it.

• Update windows or install heat-reducing window film.

• Purchase a programmable thermostat so the temperature will adjust when

Above, the School Reopening Dashboard and Guidance shows most of the West Valley is “in the red”—meaning a high level of community spread of coronavirus. (Image courtesy Maricopa County)

Right, while Goodyear’s Trivium Prep and other charter schools begin transitioning from remote teaching to in-classroom teaching this week, West Valley public schools continue to have school sites open only for students who need a place to go during the day. Teaching at public schools remains remote.

(Photo courtesy Trivium Prep)

you’re not at home.

• Keep the blinds closed when the sun is hitting the windows.

• Change filters every 30 days.

• Maintain your A/C unit with yearly checkups/tuneups.

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Bars, other businesses given ‘yellow light’ to cautiously reopen this week

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

As of right now, bars in nine of the state’s 15 counties can reopen.

But don’t expect them to look and operate the way they did before the governor ordered them shuttered in March.

• No dancing.

• No karaoke.

• No darts or pool.

Put simply, they have to operate more like a restaurant, complete with food. And the number of customers is limited to half normal capacity.

The nine counties all have achieved at least “moderate’’ status as far as the spread of COVID-19. And that permits not just bars but also gyms, fitness centers, movie theaters and water parks to reopen.

Only thing is, they have to agree to a laundry list of restrictions, as state health officials say there still is a risk from the coronavirus. So for each of these businesses, the mission now is finding ways to open with limited capacity and limited activities and still make a living.

The counties at moderate are Apache, Cochise, Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima and Yavapai.

And the infection rates in Greenlee County are so low that the Arizona Department of Health Services says they have achieved “minimal spread’’ status. That will give businesses there even more flexibility.

It’s not just bars in these nine counties where bars will again be allowed to operate, albeit in a scaled-back fashion.

Gyms and fitness centers can also reopen their doors to half of the normal capacity, with requirements for other restrictions. Ditto movie theaters, water parks and tubing operations.

But traditional bars and nightclubs won’t be able to reopen, as they used to operate until the county rate for positive tests comes back at 3%.

Still, there are current options for bars that can reconfigure how they do business. The list of dos and don’ts is extensive. And it goes beyond the ban on dancing, singing and games.

It starts when people arrive.

The state wants at least 10 square feet for each person in the waiting area, with anyone in the queue required to mask up. Overflow has to go outside, even to the point of would-be customers waiting in their cars.

Customers can choose between sitting at the bar or a table with the obligatory six-foot distance between parties.

But once someone is seated, that’s it, except to go to the bathroom. And that, in turn, requires putting back on the mask.

Salad bars and buffets where people can serve themselves are forbidden.

And customers are unlikely to find a bottle of ketchup on the table. It’s not a gourmet thing. It’s just that the health department wants single-service helpings, whether in packets or small bowls.

Even the experience of paying is likely to be altered, with staff required to wipe down any pens, touchpads or

other hard surfaces between each use.

Gyms and fitness centers present a different set of hurdles. Here, too, it starts at the door with a requirement for customers to submit to temperature checks or at least be screened for COVID-19 symptoms.

They can operate only at 25% capacity.

Masks are required at all times, along with physical distancing of at least 6 feet.

There can be classes for Pilates, Zumba and other fitness exercises. But expect to find lines on the floor to demonstrate where people can safely stand.

Theaters can fill up to half their seats—but only if they can do so by limiting groups to no more than 10, separating groups by at least 6 feet and keeping every other row empty.

Customers should count on having to wear a mask other than while eating or drinking at a seat. And look for more time between shows to avoid crowds and allow better air circulation.

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BY BRIAN CANO SR.

West Valley View Staff Writer

The West Valley is indeed “open for business.”

At an Aug. 24 WESTMARC online event, the developers of two huge projects—a residential community in Avondale and an industrial park in Glendale—talked about moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WESTMARC Economic Development Committee Co-Chairman Mike Hoover said the monthly event is meant to stimulate economic activity and promote present and future industry development in the West Valley.

“I am seeing a shift in priorities, a shift in the quality of conversation that we are having about projects and the way that we are pursuing those projects,” Hoover said. “We have two very different projects, but both of them speak to the quality that we are seeing come into the West Valley.”

Alamar, a master-planned community located just north of the Sierra Estrella Mountains, includes 461 homes

in six neighborhoods. It is 3 miles south of Interstate 10 near Avondale Boulevard and Dysart Road, according to Brookfield Residential Director of Marketing Garilyn Bourgeois.

“It’s always exciting to bring a community to the greater Phoenix marketplace,” Bourgeois said. “Jobs are still plentiful, and you’ve got large companies that are coming and relocating.”

Alamar targets young families.

“Research shows that many of these upwardly mobile couples are continuing to come into the area and then a lot of growing families that are expanding and now able to afford a little more housing for their third child or their mother-in-law that’s moving in,” said Roger Theis, Brookfield Residential director of development.

“It’s really a true destination for Avondale, and we’re looking at a community rare that pays homage to the area, as well as the traditions of the West Valley.”

Theis said Alamar will feature an amphitheater, multiple ball fields and

Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise spoke at an Alamar groundbreaking event last year. The community plans to open by the end of this year. (West Valley View file photo)

a fishing lake at a 40-acre park. Plans include a new school in the Littleton District Elementary School District.

Alamar plans to open later this year.

Park Aldea Trammell Crow Company Vice President Ryan Norris discussed plans for a new industrial project known as Park Aldea west of 99th Avenue and Bethany Home Road in Glendale.

Four buildings will total 356,000 square feet.

Norris said the project targets corporate headquarters and also has been designed to accommodate manufacturing use. He said Trammell Crow is trying to capitalize on the West Valley’s growing economy.

He said Park Aldea construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Closures and changes around West Valley for Labor Day

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West Valley cities will have many changes and closures Monday, Sept. 7.

In Avondale, Labor Day has “offices/facilities closed, and sanitation services will be on holiday schedule as well,” according to Ingrid Melle, a city spokeswoman.

In Tolleson, “City Hall staff will be off on Labor Day. There are no reschedulings,” said Crystal Zamora, Tolleson’s city clerk.

Goodyear: “There won’t be a council meeting on Labor Day. Council will be back on Sept. 14. Also, trash and recycling will be picked up,” said Corinne Holliday, a Goodyear spokeswoman.

All city facilities and libraries are closed on Labor Day in Buckeye, ac-

cording to Annie DeChance, a Buckeye spokeswoman. “Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, with the current COVID-19 restrictions in place,” she added.

Litchfield Park offers help for businesses

NEWS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Litchfield Park received $738,895 in CARES Act funds. The city plans to utilize some of these funds to offer business assistance grants to city businesses.

City businesses may apply to receive $10,000 in funding assistance per business. Funds are limited to $180,000 per round, or 18 businesses.

The first round of business grants will be determined by the city council in October.

Awards will be determined by financial need and business longevity projections. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 7-25.

“The city of Litchfield Park understands the impact COVID-19 has had on citizens and especially businesses.

City council has directed staff to implement a COVID-19 Assistance Program,” said Bill Stephens, Litchfield Park city manager.

Applications were sent to 98 Litchfield Park businesses Aug. 26 via email.

For questions about the program, contact Paige Peterson, the city’s finance director at ppeterson@litchfield-park.org or 623-889-6206.

Tolleson looking for new city council representative

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Tolleson is looking to fill a vacant city council seat.

Former Councilman Juan Rodriguez resigned to run for mayor—and was elected in the Aug. 4 election.

“Therefore, the city is filling his vacant seat as a council member to serve for the remaining two years in the term,” Tolleson City Clerk Crystal Zamora said.

Anyone interested in serving on the Tolleson City Council must submit their application, letter of interest and resume to the City Clerk’s Office at

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Tuesday, Sept. 15.

The application and additional information regarding this vacancy can be found at tollesonaz.org/12/city-clerk.

The partial term of office will expire at the first regular council meeting in December 2022.

On Aug. 4, Tolleson voters reelected Lupe Bandin (who received 492 votes), Albert Mendoza (472 votes) and Adolfo Gamez (464 votes). Jimmy Davis, with 442 votes, narrowly missed being elected. Donnie Gehrart received 322 votes and John Carnero 318 votes.

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Two weeks ago, Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez told the West Valley View he was reopening an investigation into allegations a former Goodyear teacher had sex with at least two of her students.

Last week, the case was referred to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office “due to unique circumstances,” said Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman.

Two whistleblowers who made the allegations said the teacher had close ties to the Goodyear Police Department. The whistleblowers and a parent of one of the alleged victims claim this contributed to Goodyear police not doing a thorough investigation of the alleged crimes, which they say took place in 2013 and 2014.

“The Goodyear Police Department takes accusations of sexual misconduct between a teacher and student very seriously,” Rodriguez said. “We have referred the case to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for a full investigation

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on this matter and we encourage all potential victims of any such crimes to come forward. Our number one priority is the safety of our residents.”

According to Vo, the alleged crimes were reported to the Goodyear Police Department in 2018.

“Prior allegations involving the same teacher in 2013 but a different alleged victim were fully investigated and resulted in the alleged victim indicating no sexual relationship had occurred and (the alleged victim) was not willing to further assist the investigation, which was then closed,” Vo said.

“During a recent internal affairs investigation conducted at Chief Rodriguez’s request by the Gilbert Police Department, it was discovered that a school resource officer did fail to properly investigate the report made in 2018, mistakenly believing it to have been the same allegation that had been investigated and closed in 2013.”

The West Valley View is not naming the teacher, as she has not been charged with any crimes.

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Less than two weeks after Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez reopened an investigation regarding a former Goodyear teacher accused of having sex with at least two of her students, he referred the case to the Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office to investigate. (West Valley View file photo)

According to Arizona law, “A person commits sexual conduct with a minor by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person who is under 18 years of age.”

As reported by the West Valley View Aug. 19, after receiving a complaint about how the father of a potential victim was treated by former Deputy Police Chief Justin Hughes (who retired last month), Rodriguez forwarded the matter for investigation to the Gilbert Police Department.

Detective Kevin Shipley, who investigated the matter, found Hughes did not violate department policy and treated the parent respectfully.

But the Gilbert detective found fault with another Goodyear officer.

According to a copy of the investigation the West Valley View received, the father of a potential victim “attempted to report this allegation to School Resource Officer Michael McFadden on May 3, 2018.

“Officer McFadden advised he would not be taking a report on the matter because the complaint had already been investigated and unfounded by the Goodyear Police Department in 2013.”

The Gilbert report states this was the second allegation raised against the same teacher—and that McFadden incorrectly assumed it had been investigated.

Shipley wrote that he interviewed the

Goodyear officer who was assigned to work at a high school.

“Officer McFadden explained that he did not take a police report because he researched the report writing system after his first conversation with (name redacted) and located, what he thought was, a completed and unfounded investigation from 2013. …

“Officer McFadden acknowledged that he had mistakenly provided the wrong report to and explained that he ‘did not pay enough attention to detail’ and ‘got names confused.’ … Officer McFadden agreed with this investigator that a report of a teacher having sex with a student is a significant allegation. When asked if he thought about contacting a supervisor or someone assigned to Investigations to brief them on the matter, Officer McFadden said he believes he did contact a supervisor but did not recall who he contacted or what was discussed.”

The conclusion: “The Gilbert Police Department investigation discovered that Corporal McFadden failed to properly investigate or complete a report regarding a criminal allegation.”

After receiving the report, the Goodyear Police Department disciplined McFadden with a “letter of instruction.”

McFadden received three previous letters of instruction for unrelated policy violations and “unsatisfactory performance.”

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Goodyear City Council approved multiple developments, including Cabana at Bullard, a 330-unit apartment complex. (Image courtesy city of Goodyear)

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The West Valley’s explosive growth shows no sign of slowing down.

At its Aug. 24 meeting, Goodyear City Council approved multiple developments, including: • A plan for a 336-unit apartment complex called the Cabana on Bullard, 10 acres on Bullard Avenue and Van Buren Street.

• The final plat of Hillstone Residences at Canyon Trails, with more than 200 units on 22 acres at South 173th Avenue and West Yuma Road.

• The final plats of two Estrella development projects (South Estrella Parkway between South San Miguel Drive and West Westar Drive).

• The preliminary plat for Paseo Place,

80 acres with 295 homes at Yuma Road and 183rd Avenue.

• The preliminary plat for El Cidro Parcels 4 and 5 for multifamily developments and a single-family rental project. The two parts of the El Cidro development are bordered by Cotton Lane and 169th Avenue to the west and east and West Lower Buckeye Road and West Elwood Street to the north and south.

A preliminary plan for developing 328 acres of El Cidro into 1,260 single-family homes was approved in 2014. The first three parcels were later approved “and are currently under development,” according to the Aug. 24 agenda packet.

West Valley leaders form collaborative for ecological restoration and recreation

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Local leaders including the Gila River Indian Community, West Valley mayors, Maricopa County officials and state agency representatives met last month in support of the Lower Gila River Collaborative (LGRC).

“We have been working with partners for several years on this vision.

It’s wonderful to see it continue and grow,” said Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, who serves on the LGRC Leadership Council.

The LGRC Leadership Council includes mayors and council members of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Phoenix and representatives of the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Arizona State Forestry and Fire Management.

The lower Gila River stretches from

West Phoenix through the West Valley to the historic Gillespie Dam Bridge in Arlington. The river provides opportunities for bird watching, fishing and kayaking.

The LGRC is a growing cooperative effort to restore natural resources along the lower Gila River, improve access to nature-based recreation and promote the river as an amenity in the West Valley of the Phoenix metro area.

One of the biggest challenges the partners are taking on is the invasive salt cedar, a Mediterranean tree species that drastically alters the flow and function of the river.

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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park ready for reopening

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Just in time for Labor Day weekend: Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park will reopen Thursday, Sept. 3.

The first 100 visitors to come through the doors on Opening Day will receive a free doughnut and free doughnut coupons will be available thereafter while supplies last, compliments of Alien Donuts.

The Litchfield Park attraction closed for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New guidelines include required masks for staff and visitors, informative signs throughout the zoo encouraging safety/ social distancing, social distance ride seating and complete ride sanitation after every rider, with dozens of sanitizing stations installed throughout the 100-acres.

“We are grateful for the continued support from the public, even while our gates have been closed. It brings me much joy that the time has come that we can responsibly reopen and provide our guests with a safe environment to bring their loved ones,” said Mickey Ollson,

who opened Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 35 years ago.

The Sky Ride, African Tram, Safari Train, all indoor exhibits, the Petting Zoo, the Giraffe Feeding Station and Stingray Touch Tank will be open.

When the park closed due to Covid, the long-awaited, 5-acre expansion had only been open for a few weeks. With the reopening, visitors will be able to come face to face with two endangered pygmy hippos, as well as several other new species including Grevy’s zebras, clouded leopards and many more rarely-seen animals.

Some of the park’s newest additions on display include a young giraffe, penguin chick, young lemur, colobus monkey, spider monkeys, olive baboon, capybara and several hoofed animal species, including a kudu, a baby zebra, baby goats and other youngsters throughout the 100-acre park.

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park has Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals.

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Legalized weed headed for November ballot

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Backers of a campaign to legalize recreational use of marijuana submitted about 420,000 signatures on petitions recently to put the issue on the November ballot.

The filing by Smart and Safe Arizona is far more than the 237,645 valid signatures needed to send the issue to voters.

That provides plenty of wiggle room if some of the petitions are declared invalid.

But it becomes only the first step in trying to convince Arizonans once again that they want to allow adults to buy and possess up to an ounce of marijuana or 12 plants.

A similar measure failed four years ago by about 4 percentage points amid an extensive campaign over whether easier access by adults leads to greater teen use. There also was a fear by employers that it would allow workers to show up on the job stoned.

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce

and Industry already has positioned itself to oppose the 2020 measure.

Campaign Chairman Chad Campbell said the concern by the business community has been taken into account. He said this year’s version contains specific provisions allowing employers to enact and enforce policies “restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees.’’

But chamber lobbyist Garrick Taylor pointed out the Arizona Constitution specifically prohibits lawmakers from tinkering with anything voters have approved unless it “furthers the purpose’’ of the underlying initiative. And even then, it takes a three-fourths vote of both the House and Senate.

“We should not pass a new law by initiative that will be impossible to ever change or undo,’’ Taylor said.

Efforts by some lawmakers to have the Legislature address the issue in a way where it could be altered if necessary have gone nowhere, as Republican legislative leaders have refused to even

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Gov. Doug Ducey has hinted in the past that he would veto any attempt to do so.

“I don’t think any state ever got stronger by being stoned,’’ the governor said during the 2016 campaign. There was no immediate response from Ducey.

A 2010 voter-approved law allows Arizonans with certain medical conditions and a doctor’s recommendation to obtain up to 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana every two weeks. These conditions range from glaucoma and HIV to severe and chronic pain.

At last count there were more than 245,000 individuals who were qualified.

This measure seeks to follow in the path of 11 states, including California, Nevada and Colorado, where voters or lawmakers have decided that it should no longer be a crime for adults to purchase and use marijuana for recreational purposes.

There are some provisions designed to entice backers or blunt opposition.

It would impose a 16% tax on sales, which proponents say would generate $300 million a year in new revenues to fund community colleges, public safety, health programs, and construction and repair of roads.

There also is a prohibition on sales to anyone younger than 21. And the measure would bar the sale of marijuana products that resemble humans, animals, insects, fruits, toys or cartoons or sell or advertise marijuana with names or designs that imitate food or drink brands marketed to children.

But Lisa James, heading Arizonans for Health and Public Safety, said none of that ensures that items won’t be marketed to kids.

She said the list of what’s prohibited in designs leaves a whole host of what remains legal, like gummies with marijuana in the form of sports cars.

James also said it will lead to more accidents as motorists who are high get behind the wheel.

Campbell said the measure contains a ban on driving while impaired.

But he conceded there is no technology similar to a breath test that can deter-

mine the level of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in someone’s blood.

And even if such a device becomes available, there is no standard in the proposal to say that a specific THC level is a presumption of driving impaired, the way someone with a blood-alcohol level is presumed to be driving drunk.

Another possible objection could come from the fact that the measure is crafted in a way to pretty much guarantee that the first of the limited number licenses to sell marijuana for recreational use will be given to existing medical marijuana dispensaries.

Campbell said that is justified.

“We don’t want a Wild Wild West implementation,’’ he said.

“We want proven operators that have operated safely who have established trust with the Department of Health Services and other agencies here,’’ Campbell said. He said they “will be able to hit the ground running and safely and effectively sell this product.’’

That preference, however, shows up in who is funding the initiative.

Virtually all of the $2.77 million reported raised in the most recent campaign filing—mostly to hire paid circulators—has come from companies that sell marijuana.

More than $1 million alone came from Harvest Enterprises, which has been buying up dispensaries and cultivators in Arizona and across the nation.

Campbell said there will be opportunities for others as the number of allowable shops increases due to population growth as well as what he said is a setaside for “social equity licensing,’’ described as promoting ownership “from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.’’

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followed by virtual ribbon cuttings at Xanthi Greek Food, Sipping Sisters Cafe, and My Place Hotels.

“We want our new businesses to know that if you bring your business to Avondale, you will find an environment that will contribute to your success and a community ready to be your first customers,” said Ken Chapa, Economic Development director for Avondale.

Pictured left to right: Avondale Council Member Mike Avondale’s Economic Pineda; owner of Grind Owner Daphnie Kelley; Avondale Development team has Economic Development Director Ken Chapa. expanded its new business Groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and welcome to include a video series. Hope’s grand openings are significant milestones Artisan Bread, which opened at 13331 W. for a business. While the COVID-19 Indian School Road, Suite 202, is featured pandemic has posed some challenges to as the pilot for the Welcome to Avondale celebrating such milestones, Avondale’s series. The video can be viewed on Office of Economic Development has the city’s various social media chanfound new ways to commemorate these nels. New businesses are encouraged to special events, such as live streaming contact the Office of Economic Developsuch events on Facebook and Instagram. ment on partnering to celebrate special Modern Grind was the first-ever virtual milestones. Please call: (623) 333-1412 groundbreaking in the City of Avondale, or visit AvondaleEDGE.com

Merch by Amazon facility to open in Avondale

Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans for major expansion into the Valley by the end of 2020, as well as additional growth in the West Valley in 2021. Eleven new sites across the Phoenix metro area are expected to be open by the end of 2020 to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations. The new sites are expected to create more than 3,000 new full- and parttime jobs with a minimum $15 per hour wage and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Among the sites selected was 100,000 square-foot facility at 103rd Avenue and AvondaleCityPage_Sep2020.indd 1

Roosevelt Street in Avondale, which will house Amazon’s Merch by Amazon, a print-on-demand service that enables content creators to upload and sell custom content printed on apparel and electronics products to customers in Amazon’s stores.

“Avondale is a community where innovation and entrepreneurship thrive.

It’s a hub for small businesses, including businesses that operate out of the home,” said Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise. “From that standpoint, Avondale is the perfect place for a Merch by Amazon facility.”

Avondale’s Health-Tech Corridor expands

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RNC falsehoods Editor: Speakers at the RNC told dozens of lies, distortions and misleading statements. A full review of falsehoods listed by fact checkers such as the BBC, Politifact, the AP and FactCheck.org would require several issues of the West Valley View.

So, let’s focus on King Donald himself. I can mention only a few of the 20-plus whoppers he told in his acceptance speech on August 27.

1) Trump: “If you elect Joe Biden, the radical left will defund the police.”

Fact: Biden will increase funding for police and mental health services.

2) Trump: “Over the last three months we have gained a record 9 million jobs.” Fact: We lost 22 million jobs since April, and 9 million have come back.

3) Trump: “The U.S. has the lowest “case fatality rate” of any major country from COVID.” Fact: The U.S. has the most deaths of major country by far, and not the lowest “case rate.”

4) Trump: “Biden has pledged a $4 trillion tax increase on almost all families.” Fact: Biden supports a higher tax rate for people making over $400,000 a year over 10 years.

5) Trump: “We will strongly protect patients with pre-existing conditions.”

Fact: Trump is in court now trying to repeal the ACA’s protection for preexisting conditions.

6) Trump: “Biden has promised to abolish the production of fossil fuels.”

Fact: Biden supports transitioning to more clean energy sources over the next 20 years.

7) Trump: “Biden is opposed to school choice.” Fact: Biden is opposed to using taxpayers’ money to support for-profit charter schools.

8) Trump: “Obama and Biden spied on my campaign and got caught.” Fact: An

investigation by Senate Republicans did not find any improper actions by Obama or Biden, and they confirmed Russia meddled in the 2016 election to benefit Trump.

9) Trump: “Biden will give free health care to illegal immigrants.” Fact: Biden supports allowing all immigrants to purchase health insurance, with no federal aid.

10) Trump: “The most dangerous cities are a result of Democrat policies.”

Fact: 80% of big cities are run by Democrats. The FBI says Democrats are not the cause of the unrest and violence in the streets. Poverty, inequality and racial injustice are national problems.

Closed schools and businesses. More than 180,000 COVID deaths. Soaring unemployment and massive street protests are happening in Trump’s America, not Joe Biden’s. His response? “It is what it is” and “I am not responsible.”

This is epic failure of leadership. America needs to fire immoral, lying, incompetent Donald Trump and elect decent, truthful, experienced Joe Biden.

John Flynn Goodyear

Russian bounty program hoax

Editor: I am responding to the following quoted statement in Mr. Compton’s recent letter headlined “Trump is failing”: “This Russian bounty scandal is treasonous, incompetence/negligence, murder and sedition—deserving capital punishment.” In my opinion, to infer that Trump is a traitor for not buying in to a hoax is irresponsible.

This alleged bounty story broke on June 26, claiming the Russians were paying Islamic fighters bonuses for every U.S. service member they killed starting in 2018. Like the Taliban needed any incentives to kill Americans. It

was also reported Trump was briefed on this program early on but didn’t discuss it with Putin, as he believed it was a hoax, which has since been proven true.

However, during Secretary Pompeo’s telecom with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on July 13, he warned him against targeting U.S. soldiers.

By July 2, it was no longer a headline story. Also, spokespersons in every U.S. intelligence agency indicated they had no information to confirm such a program was ever launched.

Evidence was produced that Russians were providing arms to the Taliban.

On July 7, ABC reporter Martha Raddatz interviewed Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of all Middle East forces, for his views. He stated, “I found this report worrisome. I didn’t believe it was tied to actual U.S. military deaths. I just didn’t find there was a link there. Also, the intelligence case wasn’t proved to me.” Shortly after this interview, the alleged Russian bounty program faded away as major news story.

In addition to the above denials by authorities, there is another way to verify or discount this rumor by reviewing U.S. casualties prior to and after the 2018 reputed bounty program start

date. These casualty numbers were extracted from the Defenselink Casualty Report dated July 2020.

From 2001 to 2014, American casualties from all causes totaled 2,255, an average of 14.2 fatalities/month.

Offensive combat operations ended in 2015 when the U.S. military switched to defensive tactics only. This mission change drastically reduced casualties to only 53 over a three-year period (2015 to 2017), an average of 1.48/month.

These operational changes occurred before the alleged Russian bounty program was supposedly implemented. With the rumored bounty program underway in 2018, deaths have totaled 46 to date or 1.53/month. No fatalities have been reported since March.

Bounty programs are supposed to produce kills. This one didn’t indicate the Russians never implemented it, as average monthly fatalities remained unchanged from 2015 to the present (about 1.5/month). Since intelligence could not confirm a kill, it’s logical to conclude it was never launched—refuting Compton’s statement.

Nyle Neumann Goodyear

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I hope I was the reason my parents got married WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

The phone call came toward the end of March about 25 years ago. I had left my mother and father some happy anniversary wishes on their answering machine, back when there were such things.

Couples who stayed married for decades on end and machines to record greetings and incoming messages on tiny cassette tapes for those times when folks couldn’t come to the phone.

“We need to talk about our anniversary,” was how my mother started my parents’ return call a day after my message. “There’s something we need to tell you.”

The conversation that followed was a jumble of mathematics and emotion.

The short version? For my entire life until that phone call, I believed that my parents’ wedding had occurred in March 1964, almost one year to the day before my birth.

But now they had a confession to make: They actually had gotten married on August 15, 1964.

Vote for America Editor: The 2020 election is very close now. I hope people use their brains when they vote and put the country and American people first.

Never in my life have I witnessed such a pathetic Democrat Party. The founding fathers have all turned over in their graves, but I’m sure they are glad they wrote a perfect Constitution with every amendment as protection for the corrupt members of our present Congress who have spent the past four years trying to overthrow a duly elected president, according to what their written document states.

The French words for their blatant attempt are coup d’etat. When you say your prayers every night, make sure you thank God that crooked Hillary didn’t make it to the Oval Office. The Democrats have a bad habit of keeping corruption flourishing in our government and trying their best to prevent

And I had come along ing on TV, the Chinese about seven months later. food he planned to reheat “We didn’t want you to for lunch, the south Florida feel guilty, like somehow humidity. being pregnant with you He has Parkinson’s now was the reason we had to and dementia, so our conget married,” my mom exversation sounded like father plained. and son talking, but not realA few months shy of 18 ly. Sometimes he’s all there; when she eloped from New sometimes not so much. This York to Elkton, Maryland, was one of those days where with my 18-year-old father; he seemed less than lucid, DAVID LEIBOWITZ my mother passed away at so I left out mentioning my the end of 2017, again too young for mother. I didn’t want to upset him. one of life’s milestones.

This anniversary would have marked My parents made it 53 years togeth- 56 years. There would have been a er and rarely spent more than a half day cake, seven-layer, chocolate with a out of each other’s company, down to cherry, which has always been a thing my mother’s final breaths in the inten- in my family. My brother and his three sive care unit. kids would have come by.

Now my father sleeps with her ashes My parents, always scrimping, nevin an urn on his nightstand. He would er much for gifts, would have requestsooner remove a finger than take off ed something practical, like a Shell his gold wedding band. gas card, but I would have skipped This year my parents’ anniversary that for something more ostentatious. fell on a Saturday. It was my turn to Maybe plane tickets to Arizona, or his call, so I phoned in the morning. We and hers recliners for the family room talked about what my dad was watch- where they liked to watch old episodes

of “Law & Order” and “Bonanza.”

I would have offered to splurge for dinner. My mother would have insisted on a few cheese pizzas from the takeout place up the street.

Inevitably, Leibowitz anniversary celebrations involved at least one joke about the 30-odd years of “fake anniversaries” we celebrated before my parents finally came clean.

Sometimes I kidded them about being glad for loose morals, otherwise I might never have been born. Other times, my parents would kid me about being grateful my father had such a low draft number for ’Nam, or maybe an unplanned pregnancy wouldn’t have seemed like such a blessing.

This year, there was only silence.

Except for this piece and the one thing I never got the chance to tell them: that I hope I was the reason my parents got married. Because, truth be told, I can’t think of anything else I’ve ever done of which I’m prouder.

Trump from draining the swamp. This is why we need term limits—to get rid of career politicians who obstruct great presidents and hold back the economy.

They specialize in throwing wrenches into well-oiled machines. They prefer crime and criminal behavior and anarchy in big cities for months at a time, with Democrat mayors and governors refusing to stop them and destroying and defunding all of the police protection that taxpayers paid for.

Who ya gonna to call when they break into your home, Ghostbusters?

The Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago protected her own home by having the police bar protesters from coming near her home, but they are allowed to continue going toward your homes as full-blown riots. Yet, the people in Chicago keep her in office. Democrats at their finest. Do you think the rest of the country looks the other way?

I moved here from California after 30 years of Democrat destruction of that beautiful state that Democrats bankrupt-

politicians did to screw up America.

And, he did it handcuffed in record time. He helped every race prosper and he’s still called racist. Biden says he’ll call in the medical experts to attack the virus. Trump and his experts have done just that since January.

He couldn’t see it from his bunker.

James Logan Buckeye

ed. Arnold and Reagan were the only great governors. Now, you have Pelosi’s nephew bankrupting the state. They put Jerry Brown back in office after he bankrupted it once. Just keep raising taxes and everything will be “fine.” Tourists have to deal with thousands of homeless tents and excrement all over the streets.

Even after Trump gave tax cuts, California keeps raising taxes to the max so that thousands are leaving except the big-mouth celebrities who threaten to move out of the country every election if Trump wins, but they are still here. I’d gladly pay for their moving van.

The chance of Biden/Harris “building better” are the same as finding just one crystal-clear picture of bigfoot after a half century of every picture being blurry. The Democrats want to do away with the Electoral College, but Justice Ginsberg says it’s impossible because the forefathers safely guarded it and the whole Constitution would have to be rewritten to accomplish that. It’s about time a businessman fixed what

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All things considered, pivoting to online instruction during COVID-19 has been a challenge, but it has become a chance to change the way students learn. Using COTF and RLI, we will continue educating our students regardless of the external circumstances.

Since we are equipped with the proper tools and regulatory flexibilities to prioritize student learning, our expectations are unwavering. It is not necessary to lower our expectations when we can still deliver the same quality instruction. After all, it would be a disservice to our students and families if we lowered our expectations.

We must show our students that we deeply believe in their abilities to succeed and that we are dedicated to helping them succeed—online, in person or a combo of both. We are leading by example and demonstrating that, despite the pandemic, we are committed to delivering a world-class education to our students.

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Business Briefcase

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

As even casual Business Briefcase (BB) readers know: BIB—Buckeye is booming.

But, cries the Average Buckeye Resident (ABR): “We need more places to shop—and eat!”

Well, ABR, this BB is for you.

It may sound dull to outsiders, but Buckeye is rejoicing—over the construction of a supermarket.

From Buckeye City Councilman Craig Heustis: “I am pleased to let you know that construction has begun on the Fry’s store at Jackrabbit and Indian School— it’s finally going. We anticipate the store will open in spring of 2021.

Grace Development plans to start on the rest of the center in about two to three months.”

For Buckeye shoppers, BB welcomes the Enchanted Bullfrog to the neighborhood.

“We are a vintage, antique, country farmhouse, candy, vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry store,” croaks the Bullfrog.

The consignment shop is “currently looking for vendors. Our very talented vendors currently consigning with us are Amy with Swine de’ Zine, Jean-

MLILY will start making mattresses in Goodyear’s PV303. (Photo courtesy MLILY)

nette with City Girl Farms, Sarah with The Pink Barn and Mindy with the Enchanted Bullfrog.”

A grand opening is planned for Sept. 12.

Visit the Enchanted Bullfrog at 343 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday.

• Forget about “made in China”—how about “made in Goodyear”?

MLILY, the retail brand of China-based Healthcare Co., leased 643,798 square feet of industrial space in Goodyear to be used as a manufacturing facility for its creation of memory foam products.

The company leased space at First Park at PV|303, 3350 N. Cotton Lane.

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Scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, this new facility will be fully occupied by MLILY for at least 10 years.

MLILY plans to employ 300 local workers at this facility.

The property is owned by Chicago-based First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. “By manufacturing in Arizona, MLILY can continue to provide high-quality products at a lower cost to U.S. consumers, while expanding its global footprint,” said Yang Chen, managing director, Asia Pacific Division with Colliers International, which represents MLILY. Healthcare Co. operates factories in China, Thailand, Serbia and the United States and has produced memory foam items since 2003.

First Park at PV|303 is a Class A industrial facility completed this year and located within the 1,600-acre PV|303 business park near Loop 303.

• Goodyear is a BB regular for jobs and big company announcements—now Tolleson gets in on the action.

MiTek, “a diversified global supplier of services and products to the residential and commercial construction sectors,” is leasing 412,921 square feet of industrial space in two Tolleson buildings.

The company renewed its lease for

The Enchanted Bullfrog is open for business in Buckeye.

(Photo courtesy Enchanted Bullfrog)

259,200 square feet at 7890 W. Lincoln Street for a term of eight-plus years and signed a new 10-year lease of 153,721 square feet down the block at 7506 W. Lincoln Street.

The two Class A facilities are located within Tolleson Corporate Park and owned by California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).

• And Avondale gets in on the home-construction news: Landsea Homes started construction on 75 single-family homes at Riata at Alamar in Avondale.

Briefcase...continued on page 17

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Let’s kick the Golden Rule up to Platinum Rule WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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ple courtesy. Especially while driving.

Leadership is another quality that I very much dislike the phrase “new will always be around and be needed. normal.” News media has pounded us More so when things get unexpectedly with this phrase more ofcrazy. A boss barks orders ten in a few months than at people sometimes usduring the eight years of ing intimidation. A leader the Great Recession, when guides and directs using the term was coined. No influence, inspiration and one ever said, “Microwave support. A step up would ovens are the new normal.” be the servant leader. SerWill some parts of our sovant Leadership is a philosciety change because of the ophy where the well-being virus? Definitely. It’s called of others is placed before “adaptation,” and we are that of the person in charge. good at finding innovative This type of leader creates ways to achieve goals. If an atmosphere of trust, JOHN SAFIN you doubt that, think of one encourages open thoughts example of the new normal from the and ideas from everyone, develops recession that is still around now. We leadership skills in others and has an adapted rather than accept a perceived unselfish mindset. I’ve been told this necessity. style of management works at home, No matter what happens, there are too. The entire organization (or family) aspects of life that will remain the becomes better. same. Courtesy being one example.

How about caring and giving? DifThe Golden Rule of treating others ferent from courtesy; it’s an emphatic the way you would like to be treated reaction to a situation. The neighbor is common courtesy. Why not kick it with whom I share a landing is a sinup a notch with the Platinum Rule? Do gle mom with two kids. We exchange unto others as they want to be treated. hellos on the very rare days when our That rule has been the first thing I teach schedules coordinate. If she happens to at customer-service classes. It’s polite- leave a trash bag on the landing, I take ness and a happy attitude. Everybody’s it to the dumpster on my way out. Am day becomes much easier, brighter and I a good neighbor? I’d like to think so. happier when some of us practice sim- I’ve never been a parent, but I assume Guest Writer

MiTek will lease a second building in Tolleson. (Photo courtesy MiTek)

Briefcase...continued from page 16 “We’re excited to begin work on Riata at Alamar. It is such a coveted piece of land in one of the fastest-growing cities in the West Valley, and we look forward to providing best-in-class, high-performance homes and unique

amenities for new residents,” said Todd Condon, vice president of sales and marketing, Landsea Homes.

This is the first phase of one of the biggest home-construction projects to hit the West Valley in years.

For more information, visit landseahomes.com/alamar/riata.

one less task that she has to do would be helpful. Think about bigger issues: homelessness, domestic violence, hungry families, veterans in need and the list goes on. Supporting our community’s charitable groups is one way to demonstrate our giving and caring nature. The nonprofit organizations will be grateful, too.

Change is part of life. I’ve given three qualities that I feel should always be

part of us or our society. I have more suggestions, but choosing core qualities is a personal decision. Standing true to your core beliefs will make adapting easier. Call it your new normal if you want. Begin by asking yourself, “What do I want in my life to be inevitable?”

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

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Buckeye writer lands in ‘Magic of Cats’

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The new “Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Cats” is not just for feline fans.

But in appreciating these tales of tails, it helps to have an affinity for the Bubbas of the world.

Bubba is the star of a story in the collection by Beth Cato, a Buckeye-based writer.

“A Letter of Bubba’s First Family” is Cato’s telling of a visit to a rescue center.

“I probably circled the carpeted cat tree in the middle of the room 20 times before noticing the orange cat asleep in the nook,” Cato writes.

“My husband Jason picked up Bubba.

The lanky orange tabby melted into the nook of his arm and purred.”

After adopting Bubba (renamed Finn),

the writer takes the new member of the family home and discovers how pampered this cat is: “I was baffled when he didn’t come running when I opened up cat food cans.

Soon, I found out he expected to be carried to his food dish. Even then, he didn’t deem most foods to be worthy of his palate. I undertook a grand effort to find a food he liked, and after about 40 different kinds (I kept a spreadsheet), I finally found one he enjoyed, though he prefers to lap up the gravy rather than eat the chunks.”

Cat people will get that.

Chicken Soup for the Soul publishing company is donating royalties from the book to American Humane, along with the royalties from its other new book, “Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic

of Dogs.”

For information, visit chickensoup.com.

Nebula Award-nominated Beth Cato is the author of “The Clockwork Dagger” duology and “The Blood of Earth” trilogy from Harper Voyager.

She’s a Hanford, California, native who lives in Buckeye with her husband, son and—of course—cats.

For more information, visit bethcato. com.

“The Magic of Cats” collection also features “Hedgehog,” by Avondale writer Tim Ramsey, the inspiring teacher featured in the Nov. 2 West Valley View.

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Kat’s Artist Tree Academy expanded its ballet program to include a pre-professional company, the first of its kind in the West Valley.

Owner of Kat’s Artist Tree Academy Kat Honsberger said, “We already have a really nice group of ballerinas … and just to see them in class this past Tuesday and see their excitement and how eager they were to work makes it all worth it.”

She said the idea for the company was born during quarantine. She saw her dancers becoming down, depressed and needing a goal.

Honsberger wanted to give students the opportunity to work toward more performances.

“We needed to give our students hope and goals, and they needed performance venues and opportunities,” she said.

The company has three skill levels for dancers looking for more intense training. Honsberger explained dancers take classes two to three times a week and are focused on performing.

She said there were no formal auditions for this season, but any student who wanted to join was given the opportunity. A student interested in the company would be observed in class by new dance director Bonnie Calvert, after which Calvert would place the dancer in the appropriate skill level.

Honsberger hired Calvert to assist in the development of this program.

Kat’s Artist Tree offers live classes at its Goodyear location as well as Zoom remote classes. (Photos courtesy Kat’s Artist Tree)

“We’ve been so blessed with her,” Honsberger said. “She is so talented and brought so many wonderful ideas.”

Calvert grew up training at the Royal Academy of Dance and continued to train throughout her career at Master Ballet Academy in Scottsdale and the Paradosi Ballet. She has performed with several companies including Phoenix Ballet and Paradosi Ballet’s professional touring company.

“I truly believe you have to have the right people,” Honsberger said. “I really needed someone who has the vision for a pre-professional ballet program.”

Kat’s Artist Tree Academy was founded in 2012 and has served over 1,500 students since its opening. Live classes for this season resumed July 28 in Goodyear, but the academy is also allowing students to take Zoom classes from home while COVID-19 is still going on.

Honsberger has great hopes for the future of Kat’s Artist Tree Academy and the new pre-professional company.

The first goal is to partner the company with her new nonprofit to put on a special version show that combines the academy’s dance, theater and music programs.

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Honsberger said the pre-professional company is an idea she had been toying with for the past year.

“I think we were waiting for the right time and right people and they all came at the same time,” she said. “It’s a big blessing that we can do this right now.”

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CDC releases safety checklist for classroom reopenings

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following for families, once schools reopen for in-classroom learning: • Check in with your child each morning for signs of illness. If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school.

• Make sure your child does not have a sore throat or other signs of illness, like a cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting or body aches.

• If your child has had close contact with a COVID-19 case, they should not go to school. Follow guidance on what to do when someone has known exposure.

• Identify your school point person(s) to contact if your child gets sick.

• Make sure your child is up to date with all recommended vaccines, including for flu. All school-aged children should get an influenza flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions. This is especially important this year because we do not yet know if being sick with COVID-19 at the same time as the flu will result in more severe illness.

• Review and practice proper hand washing techniques at home, especially before and after eating, sneezing, coughing, and adjusting a mask or cloth face covering. Make hand washing fun and explain to your child why it’s important.

• Be familiar with how your school will make water available during the day.

Consider packing a water bottle.

• Develop daily routines before and after school—for example, things to pack for school in the morning (like

hand sanitizer and an additional (backup) mask and things to do when you return home (like washing hands immediately and washing masks).

• Develop a plan as a family to protect household members who are at increased risk for severe illness.

• Make sure your information is current at school, including emergency contacts and individuals authorized to pick up your child(ren) from school. If that list includes anyone who is at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19, consider identifying an alternate person.

• Be familiar with your school’s plan for how they will communicate with families when a positive case or exposure to someone with COVID-19 is identified and ensure student privacy is upheld.

• Plan for possible school closures or periods of quarantine. If transmission is increasing in your community or if multiple children or staff test positive for COVID-19, the school building might close. Similarly, if a close contact of your child (within or outside of school) tests positive for COVID-19, your child may need to stay home for a two-week quarantine period. You may need to consider the feasibility of teleworking, taking leave from work, or identifying someone who can supervise your child in the event of school building closures or quarantine.

Plan for transportation • If your child rides a bus, plan for your child to wear a mask on the bus and talk to your child about the importance of following bus rules and any spaced seating rules.

• If carpooling, plan on every child

in the carpool and the driver wearing masks for the entire trip.

• If your school uses the cohort model, consider finding families within your child’s group/cohort at school to be part of the carpool.

• If your school uses a cohorting model, consider limiting your child’s in-person out-of-school interactions to children in the same cohort or to activities where physical distancing can be maintained.

Preparation Talk to your child about precautions to take at school. Children may be advised to: • Wash and sanitize their hands more often.

• Keep physical distance from other students.

• Wear a mask.

• Avoid sharing objects with other students, including water bottles, devices, writing instruments and books.

• Use hand sanitizer (that contains at least 60% alcohol). Make sure you’re using a safe product.

• Reinforce the concept of physical distancing with your child.

Littleton Elementary School District #65 Littleton Elementary School District will be participating in the National SchoolLunch Program beginning July 29, 2020 until May 25, 2021. As part of this Program, we will be offering healthy meals.

Breakfast is free for all students.

Lunch will cost $2.50. Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reducedprice lunch is .40 cents.

For more information, you may call the Littleton Nutrition Department at 623-478-5628 or 623-478-5655 or visit www.littletonaz.org.

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Agua Fria Union High School delivers food to family homes

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Blue Bird Eats student home delivery meal service will deliver breakfast and lunch every school day to the students’ home.

The cost of the meals will depend on your student’s meal status.

For additional information, visit aguafria.org.

Agua Fria Union High School District has created a new service for students called “Blue Bird Eats.”

The name was derived from the name of the buses that will be delivering the meals to the students during remote learning to ensure students who need food are receiving it.

During remote learning, instead of buses delivering students to school they are delivering food to students.

Agua Fria Union High School District workers prepare food for home delivery during remote learning.

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Short retirement as Roberson returns as BUHSD interim superintendent

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continue includes using data to assess student learning and realign the curriculum.

He confessed this has gotten difficult since distance learning is “not as successful as it would be in person.”

Roberson is an Arizona native from the Phoenix area. He graduated college from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s degree in education and later a master’s degree in educational leadership.

He also minored in history, which he said has helped develop a “passion” for traveling.

“I love going to historical sites,” Roberson said. “Seeing the sites in the world.”

Roberson has spent decades developing a love for sports. He played throughout his school career at Cortez High School in Phoenix and NAU, and he then went on to coach for 22 years.

Now, Roberson said, “I love just being around my family.”

Roberson has a wife and two grown sons who are both teachers. He also has

West Valley View Staff Writer

Buckeye Union High School District began its fall semester with a surprise: a new leader.

It was even a surprise to him, Rob Roberson said he is honored to now be serving the 5,000 students of the district.

“I was retired for 48 hours and then was asked to step into this position,” he said. “I was very flattered that they even asked me. I never pictured myself doing this.”

He was named interim superintendent July 2 after previous superintendent Eric Godfrey unexpectedly retired.

At the June graduation ceremony, Godfrey called out Roberson to honor his retirement plans. Things changed less than a month later.

Roberson said he plans to continue Godfrey’s work as superintendent.

“He has done a fantastic job,” Roberson said.

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“She’s got granddad wrapped around her finger,” he said.

Before coming to BUHSD, Roberson worked as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Glendale Union High School District for 22 years.

He made his transition to BUHSD in 2007 while assisting with the opening of Youngker High School, where he worked as the athletic director for 10 years and principal for the past three years.

Throughout his career, Rober- An image from Youngker High’s June graduation shows Rob son explained the biggest lesson Roberson, left, being honored for his retirement plans by he feels he has learned is to just then-Superintendent Eric Godfrey. Less than a month later, Godfrey unexpectedly retired and Roberson was named interim sit back and listen. superintendent. (Submitted photo) “Take in all the information and then work from there,” he said.

“I know this sounds corny, but we’ve All in all, Roberson said he has a got great people from administrators great team and is excited to work with to teachers to support staff,” he said. everyone in the district.

“This is a phenomenal district.”

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OBITUARIES

Michael Ray Jack Michael Ray Jack, 75, of Goodyear, had his body fully restored in Heaven, Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born September 18, 1944 to the late Roy and Stella Jack in Houston, TX. Michael started working for Hi-Lo Auto Parts while attending Jeff Davis High School where he graduated in 1963.

He married his high school sweetheart, Janice M. Boessling on April 17, 1964. They settled in Houston where they were blessed with a son, Allen, in 1967 and a daughter, Sheryl in 1969. They moved to Victoria TX in 1975 when Michael become the Manager of Hi-Lo Auto Parts Store #41. Throughout his life, Michael loved his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, the Victoria Road Rangers, racing his 1965 Corvette, watching/attending NASCAR and NHRA races, as well as, his children's school activities. Michael and Janice moved to Goodyear in 2006 to be closer to their grandchildren.

They enjoyed attending the kids' school functions and watching them play sports. They joined Christ Lutheran Church where Michael was on staff for several years. Members could always count on Michael for a laugh over a cup of coffee on Sunday mornings. Besides his wife Janice, Michael is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Allen & Annette of Houston, TX, daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl & Matthew White, granddaughter, Becca White and mother -in-law Bernice Guinn. Also mourning Michael is his extended family and many friends. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, brother, and his beloved grandson, Joshua White (April 27, 2019). Our family extends our sincere thanks to Dr. Alan Bryce and his team at Mayo Clinic Phoenix for their care of Michael after his prostate cancer diagnosis in July 2010 until he made the brave decision to end treatment and switch to care through Hospice of the Valley in late January 2020. His hospice team of Joe, Cathy, Callie, and Chaplin Bob were huge blessings for the final seven months of his life. A private viewing will take place with a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2020 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S Litchfield Road at 1:00p.m. Due to COVID, seating will be limited, masks required, and social distancing will be in effect. Cookies and water to be provided. The family asks anyone attending to wear either the color red, a Hawaiian shirt, or a sports/NASCAR related shirt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, www.hov.org or Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, www.christevangelical.org.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/michael-ray-jack/ The West Valley View publishes free and paid obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley cities.

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Ronald L. Breedlove II

Ronald L. Breedlove II, age 55, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on August 22, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on January 21, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ronald L. Breedlove and Deanna L. Duncan. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/ronaldl-breedlove-ii/

Alfonso Flores Espinoza Alfonso Flores Espinoza, 87, of Tolleson, AZ passed away in Phoenix, AZ on August 15, 2020.

He was born on January 30, 1933 in Mexico. He is survived by his wife Prudence; children Mary, Elizabeth, Nancy and Porfirio. Services have concluded.

Please visit advantagecrystalrose.com to leave condolences for the family.

Anna Faye Dennis

Anna Faye Dennis, 79, of Buckeye, passed away on August 18th after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Anna was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her son Charlie and daughter Kathy. Anna is survived by her husband of 62 years Alex; daughters Diana, Phyllis and Jeanette and grandsons Matthew, Alex and Tommy Lee. A celebration of Anna's life will be held on September 26th.

Thomas R Chapman Thomas R. Chapman, 84, passed away peacefully at home and with family on August 21, 2020. He is with his precious Lord. Tom was born in Indianapolis, IN, and graduated from Wheaton College. He entered the U.S. Army, became a pilot, and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired at the rank of Major, having received many decorations. He entered civilian life in the brand new field of computer science, and worked to help companies automate data. Tom leaves behind his loving wife Inge, daughters Dale Brooks (Howard), Veronica Lyts (Marty), Heidi Greve (Willi), sons Kevin Chapman (Michelle) and James Lowen (Eva), as well as eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His visitation and memorial service was held at Thompson Funeral Home on August 26th. He is interred at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/thomas-r-chapman/

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Max Alvin Brodie

Max A. Brodie is a Buckeye boy! He was born and grow up in AZ. Worked in a CA hospital for several years. Spend a few years in AR and then moved back to AZ 20 years ago. He enjoyed watching old cowboy movies on TV. He was a people watcher! He will be missed by his brothers Robert and Charles Brodie and his sisters Aliene McMinn and Jean E Hamilton plus many other family members. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Arsenio D Moreno Arsenio Moreno of Tolleson, AZ passed away on August 17, 2020 at his home in Tolleson. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 8, 1937 to Alejandro and Maria Moreno. He was preceded in death by his daughter Christina Rodriguez. Arsenio is survived by his wife Juanita, his children Corina Aponte, Senaida Gallinger, and Ernest Moreno, 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. To see full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit www.advantagecrystalrose.com

Kreazel D. Boyer

Mrs. Kreazel (pronounced Krizz-Élle) D Boyer, age 71, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on August 18, 2020 in Buckeye, Arizona. She was born on May 20, 1949 to Larelle P and Olive Jeanette Duncan at the hospital in Fruita, CO and was from Greenriver, Utah. Services are scheduled to be held on Saturday August 29, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona at 9:00AM. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/kreazel-d-boyer/

Michael Wade Strahan Michael Strahan was born in Phoenix AZ, on June 30th 1975, he was the oldest son of Deborah Brese of Prescott Valley Arizona, and has one younger brother Cortney Strahan, of Coolidge AZ, he also has a Stepfather Tony Floyd of Helena GA. Michael is survived by his 3 children, Timothy Strahan, Mesa AZ, Anna Strahan, Mesa AZ, and his youngest Larissa Strahan, Avondale AZ. He is also survived by his wife of 18 years Tina Strahan, Avondale AZ We will be having a celebration of his life on Sept 3rd 2020 at CCV North Valley located at 15025 n. 19th Ave Phoenix AZ at 2pm, with an informal reception afterward at the same location. Michael was cremated by Legacy Funeral Home, Mesa AZ. Michael was only 45 years old and and seemed to be in good health, the cause of his death is still yet to be determined. But it was sudden, and completely unexpected. He left our home on July 22nd and was not heard from again until he was found deceased in the Augua Fria river bottom near the Papago freeway. We will love and miss you everyday until we meet again.

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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: October 8, 2020 – 10:00AM Project: Tuthill Tract E & Sunrise Ln Ph6 CFD Landscape Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems license, to submit sealed bids for the Tuthill Tract E & Sunrise Ln Ph6 CFD Landscape, which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on September 11, 2020. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically.

Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject.

The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on September 15, 2020 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00AM Arizona Time on October 8, 2020 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00AM will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05AM via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work.

The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Tuthill Tract E & Sunrise Ln Ph6 CFD Landscape. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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Water Heaters from

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

LABOR DAY SALES EVENT IT’S BACK, BIGGER & BETTER

0

2020 FUSION SE

199/MONTH

$

72

2020 F-150, EXPLORER, ESCAPE

%

*

APR

FOR

+ $1,000 FINANCING

36 MONTHS RED CARPET LEASE

MONTHS**

TRADE ASSIST

PRE-OWNED LABOR DAY SALES EVENT

2014 FORD F-150

2012 FORD EDGE LIMITED

P8990A Nice Truck, Priced Right!

12,977

$

2016 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON

20184A Low Miles, 1 Owner Babied!

$

17,785

2012 FORD F-150 FX4

$

23,988

21,332

2019 FORD MUSTANG PREMIUM

2012 FORD F-150 XLT

T9098 1 Owner, Low Miles

14,677

$

2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN COOPER S

20437A 1 Onwer, 3rd Row, Rear AC

20442A 4x4, Excell Cond

$

13,988

2019 KIA SORENTO LX

X9096 Titanium PKG, Low Miles!

$

2017 FORD C-MAX ENERGI SE

20429A 1 Owner, 4x4

15,929

$

2018 FORD F-150 XLT

X9073 Loaded, Low, Low Miles!

21,554

$

2015 FORD F-150 XLT

P9095 1 Owner, Sharp!

24,461

$

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 09/08/2020. *2020 Fusion SE 1.5L. Must qualify for(10,500mi) Lease w/FMCC Fin. $199.00 payment does not incl-tax, lic, $379.00 doc fee, & dealer add ons. **2020 F-150, Explorer gas, & Escape gas. Must qualify for FMCC Fin. Retail Trade Asst req 95’ or newer car, truck, or suv. See Dealer for qualifications & complete details.

20180A 4x4, 1 Owner

23,746

$

2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT

20249B 4x4, 1 Owner, Nice!

X9093 4x4, Very Nice!

27,584

$

West y!

Valle

33,846

$