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Family adopts 2 siblings into home of 11 kids

BY ALLISON BROWN

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am and Maria Quine always planned on having two children, one adopted and one biological. Since the Goodyear family’s first adoption in 2003, the couple now has nine children, seven of whom are adopted, and is in the process of adopting two more.

Maria has been a school counselor for 20 years and said helping children is close to her heart. She currently works at a Laveen elementary school and heard about two siblings in foster care who needed a permanent home.

Maria had actually been working with the older sibling at school for about a year and a half and said, even though she has worked with hundreds of kids over the years, she felt a special connection with her. However, adopting the siblings into her own family never even crossed her mind until she found out there were spe-

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Maria and Sam Quine have two biological children and nine adopted children and are in the process of adopting two more from here in the Valley. (Submitted photo)

Students damage schools in the name of TikTok

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

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uckeye Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Bebee’s introduction to the latest TikTok trend plaguing schools across the country came as he walked between the school parking lot and his office.

“Over in a bush, I noticed a fire extinguisher,” he said. “I thought, that’s an odd place for that.”

He picked up the extinguisher and brought it into the building, puzzled at why it would be randomly stashed outside.

Then he learned about the “devious lick” trend on TikTok.

The “devious lick” trend challenges students to steal or damage property — including things like soap dispensers, computers, clocks and fire extinguishers — and post videos about it on TikTok using the hashtag so others can see it.

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“When I called the case worker, she explained to me that somebody who works with a student or knows a student in an educational setting can be considered a kinship placement,” Maria said. “You still have to do a whole lot of paperwork, but it’s less of a process. And I didn’t know that. When she said that, I don’t know, it was like God shifted things in my mind. I mentioned it to my kids, who all said we should adopt them.”

While the decision was not an overnight process, Sam said they prayed about it and had the kids at home about two weeks later. The Quines are still in the process of the adoption, but it is set to be finalized in October. Since coming into the home, the siblings have not only improved at school but have also grown a lot in character and development.

“They almost look like different kids to me,” Maria said. “Our oldest, she had never ridden a bike, she didn’t

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swim, she didn’t scooter, and really was terrified to do any of those things.

Now she does all of them.”

Any house with 11 kids is a challenge, and with adopted children, it can be even more so. Maria said they use trauma-based parenting, which offers safety, healing and growth by using research about the brain and sensory needs to understand the depth of which trauma can affect a child. Besides that, Sam said they are just like any other siblings, which means there can be scabbles, but there is also lots of love, laughter and fun.

When asked why they adopted so many children, both Maria and Sam answered, “Why not?” They saw a problem and a way that they could help, so they did.

“It’s simple. There’s a need here in the United States. There’s a need in Arizona. There’s a need globally for families, and we can provide that,” Maria said. “We never thought we’d have 11 kids, but at the end of the day, for each one of our kids there’s a story where we felt like God directed our steps to them.”

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Sam pointed out that there are about 153 million orphans worldwide. He said they have been blessed with the ability to provide a home and be a family to someone in need and feel obligated to share that blessing with others. For Sam, the desire to adopt comes from a personal experience.

“I am from South Korea, and, essentially, I was dropped off at an orphanage gate when I was about 3 months old. My parents now tell me I wasn’t healthy at all,” Sam said.

“My father was stationed in Japan.

He was in the U.S. Navy. They would go to Korea for weekend trips, just for fun, and then kind of got on the adoption train. They wanted a baby, so every time they would go, they would ask if there were any babies. They finally got a call that said, ‘Hey, a baby was just dropped off, do you want to meet him?’ And that’s how I met my parents in the States.”

The Quines have adopted two children from Ghana, four from China and three from the United States, including the two in process, and the kids’ ages range from 8 to 19. One

was adopted at only 3 days old; another was adopted at 8. One had cancer recurrence just two months after being adopted and lost his vision because of it. Regardless, Maria and Sam have no regrets.

“I really feel like they are sacred gifts from God, and it’s the greatest honor.

Sometimes people tell us, ‘The kids are blessed to have you,’ but no, we’re actually the blessed ones because we get the privilege of being their parents,” Maria said.

“It’s hard and it’s exhausting and it’s a blessing and a joy all at the same time. It’s all of that which is really the nature of life if we fully embrace and live it.”

According to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, there are more than 19,000 children in the state’s foster care system and around 4,500 licensed foster families — meaning there are four foster children per every licensed home. Throughout the past year of stay-at-home orders, DCS has had a 25% increase in child abuse and neglect reports. To learn more about fostering, visit azdcs.gov/foster.

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paying the consequences by replacing the expensive calculators.

“Any vandalism is sad,” Bebee explained, “but this is beyond sad.”

Broken mirrors, a clock stolen from the classroom, and beat-up paper towel dispensers have been reported in his school district in the last two weeks.

“These are not necessarily big-ticket items, but we cannot turn a blind eye to this behavior.”

In some cases, school officials and/ or police found the culprits from their TikTok video, and there are also parents who are turning in their kids to face the consequences of their actions.

“One parent brought her kid in and asked him to open up his backpack.

Inside was a soap dispenser from the school bathroom,” he said.

Bebee reminds students and parents that vandalism is illegal; in addition to that, students should be careful not to forward threatening videos to their friends, as it perpetuates the problem.

“The school actually has jurisdiction over anything disruptive to the school,

Thankfully, the fire extinguisher Bebee picked up wasn’t damaged and was returned. But that’s not the case for eight graphing calculators that a high schooler in Buckeye “licked,” aka stole and trashed, never to be returned. Now the student and his family are literally

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even if it’s outside school hours or not on school property. That includes behavior that causes a lockdown, for example. The student could get suspended, charged, and have to pay restitution.”

Schools across the country are experiencing similar issues, as evident by numerous national stories. According to published reports, TikTok said it was removing “devious licks” content and redirecting hashtags to its Community Guidelines.

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When it comes to consequences to school property damage or theft, Goodyear Sgt. Sean Tyler said that schools can choose whether or not to involve the police.

“These are serious crimes. Because they happen at school, they are considered a felony,” Tyler said. Still, officers are aware of what’s going on and are urging schools and parents to be vigilant.

“Parents must monitor their kids’ social media accounts. And students — if they see something, we hope they will say something.” A good option is the

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While the “devious lick” trend is very recent, Tyler isn’t surprised it caught on so quickly. “Kids have everything at their fingertips. Stuff like this spreads like wildfire.”

While this isn’t the first social media trend to disrupt schools, and it probably won’t be the last, Tyler added that this one was especially concerning, as it involved students of all backgrounds.

“This was not a particular group of kids,” he said. “Some had never had school discipline before. This isn’t like stealing a candy bar. This is serious.”

Staying vigilant, building trust While many West Valley schools are experiencing property damage or theft because of students following a TikTok trend, some schools are thankfully seeing only a touch of it.

Courtney Frazier, principal at Belen Soto, a K-8 school that opened in 2019 in Goodyear, said as teachers and mentors of students, their job is to educate students on the gravity of the situation.

“We use it as a teaching opportunity.

We want them to know this isn’t a silly prank. This is theft. Overall, our stu-

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dents are very protective of our school.”

The frustrating part of this trend is that is benefits no one, and even the students can’t really answer to the reasons behind it all. Frazier said when they asked one student why he had stolen an item from the school, all he could say was, “I don’t know why I did it.”

Staying vigilant is key, Frazier added, especially when it comes to what kids are doing on every social media platform.

She’s grateful that so far, her school hasn’t seen a huge amount of damage or theft. One thing she attributes to curbing the trend quickly is building trust with the students.

“Our staff is great at connecting with the kids. They know their first names.

They feel like they can come to us,” she said.

While some students may feel like they can’t “snitch” or “tattle” on others when they find out they’ve done something wrong, Frazier said when it impacts the campus, she hopes students rise above and do the right thing.

“Our job is to protect our kids, and a little education goes a long way,” she said.

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he Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the poaching of a mature desert bighorn sheep ram in Game Management Unit 39 in the Buckeye Hills at Gillespie Dam, south of Buckeye.

The incident took place in the evening of July 10. Department officials have reason to believe a group of five Asian males seen leaving the scene at approximately 8:30 p.m. in a gray sedan and a black sport utility vehicle may be involved in this incident.

“We rely heavily on the assistance of the public in coming forward with information, and we are hopeful that a tip could lead us to those responsible for this heinous criminal act,” said Ryan Randall, wildlife manager. “This is a horrible waste of the state’s most precious resource, its wildlife.”

Anyone with information about this case can call the department’s Operation Game Thief hotline at 1-800-3520700 and refer to case No. 21-002114.

Callers can remain anonymous upon request and may be eligible for a reward up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in this case through the Operation Game Thief program. The Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society is offering an additional $2,500 for information that leads to a conviction.

vondale recently welcomed two new management team members to the public works department team.

Jennifer Davidson joined public works as the water resource manager.

She has more than 20 years of experience in business operations and data analysis and nearly 12 years of experience in the municipal water industry.

She is the chairperson for the West Valley Water Users Association Planning Committee and co-chairperson for the AZ Water Association Water Conservation Committee.

Prior to joining the Avondale team, she worked for the cities of Surprise (water) and Scottsdale (water and revenue recovery).

Davidson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from ASU and a Master of Business degree from Ottawa University. Additionally, Davidson is a certified water profes-

sional and master gardener and has completed the water management certificate program from the Agribusiness & Water Council and ASU. She is also a Community Emergency Response Team volunteer.

“I am happy to have Ms. Davidson join the Avondale team,” said Kirk Beaty, Avondale public works director.

“Her considerable knowledge and experience in water resources and conservation will be beneficial as she manages a diverse water portfolio which ensures future water supplies for the city.”

Also joining the team is Matthew Dudley, Avondale’s transit manager.

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niversal Technical Institute and IGNITE Worldwide have come together to advance the participation and advancement of women in the skilled trades.

On Sept. 24, UTI’s Avondale campus hosted the first of more than a dozen events planned at UTI campuses nationwide over the next year.

The event was an interactive opportunity for Phoenix-area female or female-identifying high school seniors and their families to learn more about the careers available in the transportation sector and other skilled trades.

“These girls typically have not had any support or encouragement or information prior about any of these careers,” said Cathi Rodgveller, IGNITE Worldwide chief executive officer and founder.

“Career technical education classes are extremely low enrollment, except if you’re talking about family consumer science or more traditional careers for women.

These are nontraditional careers for women, meaning they’re less than 25% female represented. That’s why we need to provide this encouragement and inspiration at these events so the girls don’t miss opportunities when they’re young.”

The event included an interactive campus tour; hands-on, project-based training exercises; and a panel discussion featuring prominent leaders from across Arizona’s transportation sector and other skilled trades.

While the goal was to provide female students with the opportunity and information to enter the field, Rodgveller said the event is meant to combat the underrepresentation of women in STEM by making them feel welcomed and confident in their abilities.

“UTI is a great example. They have wonderful colleges all over the country, and the number of women that typically apply are very low, and it’s really a symbol of how we don’t help girls and women understand why these careers could be exciting for them and why they might enjoy them,” Rodgveller said.

Research by McKinsey and Harvard

Business School has found that gender-diverse employers tend to be more productive and exhibit stronger financial performance relative to their nondiverse competitors. However, women represent just over 1 in 4 STEM workers.

Workforce demand in the transportation sector is significant nationwide, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating there are approximately 100,000 new openings each year for automotive, diesel and collision repair technicians.

“Employers are constantly looking for more automotive and diesel technicians, certified welders, and other trained workers in the skilled trades,” Universal Technical Institute CEO Jerome Grant said. “Women have traditionally been underrepresented in these sectors, but that’s something we’re eager to address with IGNITE Worldwide by raising awareness about the career opportunities available across the skilled trades and STEM fields.”

Since the first IGNITE event in 2000, more than 100,000 girls have participated in the award-winning IGNITE Program, which has experienced growth year after year as word spreads of the impact events have on its students, teachers and volunteers.

Rodgveller said the most impactful moments of the events are the panels in which women in the field speak to young women about their journey.

“All of these different obstacles where girls tend to count themselves out even before they start. So the women, they open themselves up and open their hearts and become vulnerable to tell their story so the girls really understand that these career paths are for them and for anyone that just doesn’t give up on themselves, doesn’t count themselves out,” Rodgveller said.

“These are life-changing experiences for girls. They have never heard women’s stories before or understood what these career choices are about. And that changes everything for girls. They need to see role models. They need to see women who look like them who have picked a career that they’re really in-

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ontractor crews working for the city of Avondale are installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of 119th Avenue and McDowell Road. The project was slated to begin Sept. 27; lane restrictions are accommodating the work.

Earlier this year, to address safety concerns related to West Point High School students crossing the road, the city installed a crosswalk with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon while the traffic signal study was underway. This temporary safety feature will be replaced once the permanent traffic signals are installed.

In addition to the installation of the traffic signals, the project includes ADA compliant handicap ramps on all four corners of the intersections. The $750,000 project is intended to improve traffic flow, reduce delay along arterial roadways and improve safety for vehicles and pedestrians.

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spired about and hear from the women why these careers are exciting for them, because there’s a certain percentage of girls out there who really would like to be in the skilled trades. But in this country in general we don’t do a good job helping them get there.”

Additionally, as part of the education partnership, UTI is providing the following tuition grants, which can be used toward UTI programs at any of its 12 campuses located across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas: a $25,000 grant, a $15,000 grant, a $10,000 grant and 22 $2,000 grants.

Any female or female-identifying high school senior who attends an on-site or virtual IGNITE Worldwide event will be eligible to apply for a grant by completing an application and submitting a brief essay. The scholarship application will open in October.

As a woman in the field herself, An-

Support Services A, 18921www.lesd79.org W. Thomas Road, Litchfield Park drea Lane said it’s events likeBuilding the one hosted by UTI that will help the underrepresentation of women in the field.

“Being able to come to UTI and to do these events and let people know and understand the opportunities that are available is very important to me. The amount of positions that we have open in a dealership are kind of just crazy. I don’t think people really think about them as much,” said Lane, conference and events manager for Larry H. Miller.

“There’s just so much that’s available, and being able to come and talk to people, especially the women, and let them know that these positions exist and that they 100% could do them and there they would do well at them. I want them to know you can do it and you can really make a life and really make a career for yourself in this industry as a woman.”

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Council rezones a residential space on Avondale Boulevard

BY ANNA CAMPBELL

West Valley View Contributing Writer

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ore housing will soon be available on Avondale Boulevard after the Avondale City Council approved the rezoning of a piece of land slated for a new mixed-use development in a 6-0 vote Sept. 20.

The 25.23-gross-acre space, Avondale Commons, is at the northwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road.

The council action allows the property to be rezoned from an agricultural site to a planned area development to allow for creation of a 324-unit apartment complex as well as other commercial units, according to city documents.

Although the land area was approved for rezoning, some city councilmembers said they recognized the complexities of developing what Councilmember Mike Pineda called “a really tough piece of property.”

Because the land is adjacent to Interstate 10 and just southeast of a Salt River Project electrical substation, it has been difficult to imagine what the land could be used for, Pineda said.

“This has been a really kind of a tough project area because of all the SRP substation is there and all the lines that are going through the community,” Councilmember Pat Dennis said. “It’s how do we kind of balance some housing, as well as a really a nice mixed-use facility that this is going to provide Avondale.”

The site will eventually include four L-shaped four-story residential buildings, eight other residential buildings with garages, elevators, a clubhouse, a pool and other covered parking.

The project’s commercial district is set to include retail, restaurant, medical and professional offices, and hospitality units.

To ensure that commercial and residential development occur at the same time, there is a stipulation in the ordinance that limits the residential complex

to 50% occupancy until construction begins for the commercial district.

Overland Development Corp., part of Overland Group Inc., is the developer for the project. Shaine T. Alleman, from Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., requested the zoning change.

Before the rezoning was approved, the city council OK’d a Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP) Amendment in a 6-0 vote, allowing for the construction of four-story buildings on the site. Previously, the maximum height for buildings in that area alongside Interstate 10 was three stories.

Lola R., an Avondale resident who only provided her first name and last initial, said she doesn’t like the idea of having a building that tall built in the area.

“There’s nothing in the area that’s that tall, and it’s just very abrasive,” she said.

Dennis said she understood the concerns about the building’s height and suggested the city council consider using graduated heights for future developments north of the area to ease the shock of a four-story building.

Councilmember Tina Conde, who lives in the area, said she is most concerned about added traffic along McDowell Road.

“I just want to make sure that we address all of the congestion before rather than after this is built. You know, just being proactive rather than reactive,” Conde said. “It just saves a lot of headaches for the residents for the community.”

To remedy the possible traffic congestion, Overland Development Corp. will need to complete half-street improvements on Avondale Boulevard in addition to deceleration lanes into Avondale Commons as part of the adopted ordinance.

The space was rezoned from an agricultural site to an Avondale Marketplace planned area development site, but after the development did not happen, the space was reverted to an agricultural zone in 2011, according to city documents.

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Nannenga named public safety chief in Avondale

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direct operations of fixed-route and paratransit service. During his tenure in Glendale, he worked his way up from transit supervisor to transit planning manager and was promoted to the transportation program manager within the transportation division.

His major job duties included developing comprehensive capital and service plans for specialized, complex and high-profile transit projects with the department.

Dudley was project manager for the Glendale Light Rail Program and was the project manager in bringing the first municipal microtransit project to Arizona and the first real-time bus tracker to a transit agency in Maricopa County.

Dudley has a Bachelor of Science degree in urban planning and a graduate transportation systems certificate from ASU. Kirk Beaty added, “The city of Avondale is excited to have Mr. Dudley join our team. His expertise in public transit will be invaluable as Avondale considers future plans for transit services within the city.”

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vondale Police Chief Dale Nannenga was named the city’s first public safety chief, a new position created following city council action on Sept. 20.

Nannenga’s vacancy will be filled

by Assistant Police Chief Cuauhtemoc “Memo” Espinoza, a long-time Avondale Police Department veteran.

On Sept. 20, the city council adopted an ordinance amending the city code as it relates to the administration of the city’s police and fire departments, thereby approving the creation of a public safety chief position to provide coordinated oversight of these two departments.

“I am extremely proud of the spirit of cooperation and collaboration between Avondale Police and Avondale Fire & Medical,” City Manager Charles Montoya said.

“The creation of a public safety chief position will ensure even stronger coordination and communication between these two agencies during this critical phase of our city’s growth.”

Montoya said the city created two new positions — a public safety chief and an emergency management chief — to enhance the city’s public safety oversight.

He said the unsurpassed growth in Avondale, along with NASCAR Championship Weekend and several large events planned at Phoenix Raceway; the addition of new city parks and facilities as well as schools, businesses and places of worship; extended police services to Litchfield Park; as well as the pace of growth called for an increase in facilities.

As the new public safety chief, Nannenga — who joined the Avondale Police Department in 2004 and has served as police chief since November 2013 — will oversee the police and fire departments.

He will also supervise the new emergency management chief position. The emergency management chief will report directly to the public safety chief and will be responsible for all city emergency management operations.

Espinoza will be sworn in as police chief. Espinoza moved to Avondale from Yuma at the age of 5. A former Marine,

Avondale Police Chief Dale Nannenga was named the city’s first public safety chief.

(Photo courtesy of the city of Avondale)

he grew up in the city, graduated from Agua Fria High Union School, and has been a member of the Avondale Police Department since 1997.

“When it comes to filling these two key positions in the city, there are no more qualified individuals than Chief Nannenga and Assistant Chief Espinoza,” Montoya said. “They have served the city proudly and with honor for many years, and I am confident that they will excel in their new roles in the city.”

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Rebuttal Editor: I do not usually respond to what I believe to be pure fantasy or unsubstantiated opinion. If I wanted to listen to that particular sort of diatribe, I would watch CNN — all puff with no meaningful facts.

In the case of Mr. Hayworth, however, I am going to make an exception. First, I would like to make a distinction between liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, respectively.

I consider myself to be conservative, which does not mean I think the opposites have nothing to offer. Show me the facts and then I will decide. Mr. Hayworth makes no similar distinction, however, if you are a conservative, you are a liar.

I could make no sense of his entire treatise, but I will only pick and choose a few lacking in what most of us like to call the truth, or the facts, if you will.

First of all, I was not upset when Obama was elected. Not my choice, but I thought he was in a position to be a great president as the first Black American elected commander-in-chief.

In reality, though, he turned out to show his bigotry and socialist tendencies by his actions and legislative agenda.

Michael Brown and Freddie Gray were both Black, shot by white policemen during or after a committed crime.

Obama immediately called out the guilt of the officers, even before all the facts were in. Heck, the bodies weren’t even cold.

This touched off riots all over the country and immediate calls for police reform and justice for the dead men. Also, after the Trayvon Martin verdict, didn’t Obama go on national television and claim he was unhappy with the court and that “Trayvon could have been my son”?

Well, couldn’t Aaron Alexis also have been his son? He is the Black man who shot 12 and killed people in the mess hall at the Baltimore Navy yard. I don’t recall

Obama ever saying a word about it. Do you? Ever since Obama, we have been a divided country with an us vs. them attitude, unfortunately, and that is why Obama was the worst president of my lifetime if not all time, until demented Joe that is.

“Defund the police.” That’s a great idea; great Democratic battle cry. Sadly, it is actually happening in many Democratic bastions where the crime rate is skyrocketing — fact.

His medical plan was only a heartbeat away from a single-payer (federal gov’t control) system, from socialized medicine — fact. Have you read any Marx or Engels philosophy? Because this is how it begins.

If popular vote was how we elected our leaders, then we would only need to count the votes in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City, concentrated centers for the gimme, gimme, gimme liberals who love all the freebies the Democrats throw at them to secure their votes.

The Electoral College is in place to ensure that does not happen, Mr. Hayworth. Perhaps you should read about the Connecticut Compromise to gain some understanding of how to make majority rule fair to all.

Please name for me the wealthy who were going to pull Trump’s strings had he been elected. Even your facts behind this ludicrous statement will do.

Democrats were the ones to politicize the pandemic. Read factual literature or listen to some impartial insight into these types of matters and maybe, just maybe, you might see the daylight, assuming, of course, you lay off the Kool-Aid. I have a degree in economics and you are the first person in history, I believe, to call the Great Depression a Republican depression. Once again merely your distorted opinion, not fact.

Other observations from your article: Who is trying to push through a $3.2 trillion march toward a social engineering agenda? Everything Trump did was geared toward the middle class (which

includes securing the border, which is actually one of the jobs given to the federal government by the constitution) by charging tariffs to protect American jobs. Reaganomics did not cause the demise of manufacturing jobs in this country. To a large degree, labor unions did.

Insisting on paying someone $48 per hour for some unskilled menial tasks is ridiculous. Pushing through financial legislation to allow banks to invest in the market is called capital growth. You are probably guilty of it yourself. I would be willing to bet you have some market investments of your own.

Perhaps now, with a conservative majority, the Supreme Court will get back to what it is constitutionally dictated to do: interpret laws written by self-serving politicians of all persuasions instead of legislating from the bench.

I was a JFK Democrat at one time, but that party is gone and replaced by a party that caters to its own needs and controls its constituents with more and more and more government giveaways to keep them loyal.

If you actually look at the long-term ef-

fects of their policies, you might come to see the forest for the trees. No one is coming with an “Ich bin Berliner” catchphrase to unite us all under the kumbaya umbrella, at least until we can have a balanced budget, term limits and a voter ID card to ensure the integrity of all our institutions.

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Southwest Valley success depends on quality schools

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BY AVONDALE MAYOR KENN WEISE BUCKEYE MAYOR ERIC ORSBORN GOODYEAR MAYOR GEORGIA LORD LITCHFIELD PARK MAYOR THOMAS L. SCHOAF

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he Southwest Valley is experiencing an unprecedented period of residential growth and economic success. Our region is attracting thousands of new jobs and tens of millions in economic investment — especially along the Loop 303 corridor. Our cities are being recognized as premier destinations to live, and we are making significant investments in our public safety and residential amenities.

Here are some quick examples of our latest success: Avondale is a flourishing hub for health care investment and is making great strides in its BLVD mixeduse project. Buckeye was named the fastest-growing city in the country and recently announced a million-square-foot lithium-ion manufacturing facility. Goodyear’s Civic Square is starting to take shape, and the city also recently opened the much-anticipated Goodyear Recre-

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ation Campus. Litchfield Park just broke ground on Litchfield Square that will bring about 400,000 square feet of mixeduse development and recently earned a prestigious certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting.

To sum up, the Southwest Valley is absolutely heading in the right direction. As local elected officials, we are doing our part to make sure it stays that way. However, there is one other key component to our quality of life that extends beyond what we can accomplish at the city level: our schools.

Education plays an incredibly important role in the success of our community just like public safety, streets,

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recreation or economic development.

That is why we have joined together to encourage you to vote “yes” on the Agua Fria Union High School District override continuation and “yes” on the Litchfield Elementary School District override continuation this November.

Our local schools are among the best in the state, making our cities an attractive destination for companies and helping provide a ready workforce for companies to hire. These proposals provide local funding to recruit and retain effective teachers, invest in technology infrastructure, maintain a nurse at each elementary school, and keep smaller class sizes. Both the Agua Fria

and Litchfield proposals are not a tax increase. They are a continuation of the local funding that has been in place for more than 20 years.

Quality schools help increase property values, attract jobs and reduce crime.

If we want to continue to be competitive in attracting high-wage employers and improve our standard of living, we must ensure that our community is an attractive destination with safe schools that provide a well-rounded education.

As the mayors of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Litchfield Park, we recognize that education is a key component to our quality of life. People want to live in safe communities with good job opportunities and excellent schools. Both of these budget continuations allow us to continue toward these goals without increasing taxes.

We must keep this positive momentum going in the Southwest Valley. Join us in supporting the Agua Fria Union High School District and the Litchfield Elementary School District override continuations.

Not enough attention paid to all the missing

OPINION

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

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here’s no telling what seizes our population’s collective imagination on any given day, what generates news headlines and clicks by the million.

But one topic remains a sure bet: an attractive, young white woman gone missing.

The latest such tale, the disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, came to the saddest end imaginable Sept. 19, when investigators found her body in Wyoming’s Teton-Bridger National Forest.

On Sept. 21, the Teton County coroner ruled Petito’s death a homicide.

The news media’s Petito obsession will likely continue for some time: The deceased’s travel partner and fiancé, Brian Laundrie, is still missing at press time.

Authorities are combing a swampy 25,000-acre nature preserve in west Florida searching for Laundrie, who could hardly look guiltier in Petito’s death.

In July the pair went off to explore the American West by van. It was set to be a four-month trip, but Laundrie reportedly came home on Sept. 1, solo and mum about Petito’s whereabouts. The girl’s family reported Gabby missing 10 days later.

A national whodunit erupted that has stretched for weeks. In its wake trail the names we all have heard: JonBenet Ramsey, Chandra Levy, Elizabeth Smart, Laci Peterson, Natalee Holloway, Caylee Anthony.

All white, all female, all gone, all the subject of intense fascination.

Which leads to my point: I’ve read often about “missing white woman syndrome,” a media reality that has been the subject of academic research. Many who cite it complain that the Gabby Petitos of the world don’t deserve such attention.

That sounds small to me, petty.

Instead, I wish that every missing person — skin color, age and gender aside — would receive some level of national attention, with the resources that scruti-

ny brings.

Because for every Gabby Petito, there’s a Daniel Robinson and a thousand more cases like his.

Robinson, a 24-year-old African American male, went missing in the far West Valley near Buckeye on June 23.

Three weeks later, a rancher found the geologist’s Jeep upturned in a ravine.

Twelve days after that, searchers found a human skull near the vehicle, but police say those remains are not Daniel.

What happened to Robinson is still a mystery, despite Buckeye police using off-road vehicles, cadaver dogs, a drone and a chopper to search 70 square miles of desert.

For every Gabby Petito, there’s also a Jhessye Shockley.

The 5-year-old Glendale girl with the big smile went missing in October 10 years ago. Police have never found her body, which they believe was forced into a suitcase and abandoned in a Tempe trash bin. A month after the little Black girl vanished, cops named her mother a suspect.

Today, Jerice Hunter is serving life, convicted of murder and child abuse despite no eyewitnesses and no body.

The case is closed beyond a reasonable doubt, but I still wonder about Jhessye every year about this time.

I wonder what becoming a national obsession might have meant for Jhessye and Daniel. I wonder about the 600,000 Americans who go missing yearly and about the 970 Arizonans currently listed in NamUS, the national missing persons database.

Some blame racism for our fascination with Gabby Petito. That’s part of it, but hardly the major felony at hand here.

These are kidnappings, trafficking cases, homicides.

We should pay as much attention as we can to as many of the disappeared as we can, for as long as we can. Ignorance is not bliss, not when lives hang in the balance.

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

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Biden administration wants to fundamentally change America

BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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ou may not recall the name Paul Greenberg, but you certainly recall the nickname he bestowed on a politician who became president.

It was Paul Greenberg, in his newspaper column, who concocted the sobriquet “Slick Willie” to describe then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton. Gov. Clinton cast himself as a progressive reformer in a speech to the 1980 Arkansas Democratic Convention; Greenberg disagreed, calling Clinton a false reformer and making up the memorable moniker. “Slick Willie” stuck to Clinton and contributed to his defeat by Republican Frank White that November.

In 1992, when Clinton decided to make his move and run for president, Paul Greenberg made a move from the Pine Bluff Commercial to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock.

From that newspaper’s editorial page,

he made another prescient pronouncement. “When it comes to the Clintons,” he wrote, “don’t listen to what they say … watch what they do.”

Actually, that’s good advice for evaluating anyone in public office.

But in the case of Joe Biden and his cabinet, the advice should be modified in this fashion: Listen to what they say… at least, what they say again and again and again.

In a recent appearance before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas could not give Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) a specific headcount of the Haitians encamped under a border bridge in Del Rio, Texas, or the total of Haitians who had already been admitted to the U.S. illegally from that location. Nor did Secretary Mayorkas provide the committee with updated information on the Afghan evacuees awaiting resettlement here, though he did apologize to Sen. Rob Portman (ROH), saying, “You’re entitled to that information.”

But perhaps the most memorable mo-

ment in the hearing came when Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) confronted the Secretary of Homeland Security, pointing to more than 200,000 “border encounters” over two straight months. “Are you happy with what’s happening at the border now… Is this success?”

Secretary Mayorkas responded, “We have a plan. We’re executing on our plan, and we will continue to do so.”

The Biden administration does have a plan. It is a plan to fundamentally change America, and the way it will be done is by fundamentally changing who is American.

Illegal aliens are pouring across our southern border­— though it may be inaccurate to even call it a border any longer. Our Border Patrol has been turned into a taxpayer-funded “Welcome Wagon” and babysitting service.

Incompetence? No. Intentional? Yes. Couple the ongoing influx from Mexico with the aforementioned arrival of evacuees from Afghanistan and forget the false claims of vetting those “newcomers” or

checking them for COVID-19.

Joe Biden has a nation that he must “internationalize” and thereby neutralize on the world stage.

At the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Biden proposed even more ways for America to waste more of your money. “Build back better world,” he called it; “ending America as we know it” is more accurate.

And though his gait and his memory have slowed, Joe wants this done quickly. “We cannot afford to waste anymore time,” he said in closing.

Paul Greenberg closed out his column-writing career in September 2018; he passed away in April of this year.

A wise newcomer to composing columns will not emulate Greenberg’s example of nicknaming the politically notorious.

Besides, the most accurate nickname for Joe Biden would be unprintable.

J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

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ello, and welcome back to Business Briefcase. This week we’re going to take a look at a local medical supply store opening its fifth location in Arizona and its second location in the West Valley.

As always, feel free to contact lserrato@timespubications with any Business Briefcase inquiries.

Copper Star Home Medical to open store in Goodyear Location: 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite 8 Copper Star Home Medical is opening its fifth location in Goodyear on Oct. 1, the company’s second West Valley location.

In the last two years, the local company has grown its presence in the Phoenix metro area with its other four locations, a feat Korry Johnston, CEO and president of Copper Star Home Medical, is proud of due to the various challenges his team overcame throughout the pandemic.

“We grew a brand new company through a pandemic. We started a company in 2019 and then at the beginning of this year, January, we had one location that was in Mesa, and between January and next week, we’ve grown from one store to five stores,” Johnston said.

Now looking to serve the quick growing Goodyear community, Copper Star Home Medical will host a soft opening on Oct. 1, and its official grand opening on Oct. 19.

Johnston admits the roughly 4,000-square-foot Goodyear store is perfectly located in the city to benefit all its residents.

“The nice part about our location is that we’re centrally located kind of right in the middle. We didn’t elect to go to some medical complexes maybe on the outside of town. We tried to be local to be there, where the customers are, so that they’re not having to travel very far. We’re right next door to Safeway. A good majority of people in Goodyear get their groceries at Safeway, and so this is a convenient location for them to be able to come visit us and allow us to help them,” he said.

While Johnston said Copper Star strives to make every customer’s shopping experience easy and educational, he admits that it’s not the kind of store people are thrilled to visit. That being said, Johnston added it’s for that exact reason that he wants all customer experiences to be positive.

“We’re not that store that people want to wake up and say, ‘Hey, let’s go visit the medical supply store.’ We don’t have people waiting for a new lift that’s coming out. We’re really the company where they come when they need something, and nobody wants to be here, so it’s important that we spend our time and really make their time valuable with us,” he said.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the industry, both CEOs, Johnston and Jay Broadbent, have confidence Copper Star will provide Goodyear residents a convenient location to obtain quality medical supplies.

“We give them the opportunity to come in if they need a lift chair or if they need a scooter or they need a walker, wheelchair, and they’ll be able to work with us, we’ll be able to help them really understand what their needs are and then help them find

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products that will improve their lives improve their mobility,” Johnston said.

“We get a lot of customers that come in that they’re given a fresh diagnosis of, let’s say, Parkinson’s disease or something like that. They really don’t know a lot about what’s going to be happening over the next couple of years, so we’re able to sit down with them and help them understand what types of products are available as their disease progresses.

We can show them products and things that are out there that’ll help make that life a little easier.”

As Goodyear marks the company’s fifth location, Johnston said Arizonans can expect more locations throughout the Valley in the near future.

“Our definite goal is to continue to grow and continue to be Arizona’s preferred medical retailer type mentality and to make sure that we’re serving all the population of Arizona. So growth is definitely on the horizon. Growth is our focus, just to make sure we’re always taking care of the community,” he said.

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Erica and Lisa Pastoriza have been training together since the beginning of their wrestling careers. The junior and freshman are state champion hopefuls as they compete for their first season at Sierra Linda High School. (Photo courtesy of David Pastoriza)

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tanding at 4-foot-10-inches, a junior at Sierra Linda High School has proven that her size does not play a factor in her ability to win.

Erica Pastoriza began wrestling at 8 years old, after watching her older brother become a high school state champion.

She’s now looking to achieve the same feat for the Sierra Linda Bulldogs when the season starts Feb. 19.

Erica has many wrestling accolades under her belt. It includes winning the women’s wrestling 88-pound weight division finals at the 2021 World Cadet Championships in Budapest.

“It was really fun going out there and wrestling people from other countries.

I never thought I would do it, but it was really fun,” she said.

Aside from the trophies, for Erica it’s the places wrestling has taken her and the friends made along the way that makes the sport her absolute passion.

“It’s all the traveling and the friends I make. I get to see a bunch of new places, and I get to meet a bunch of new people,” she said.

Just like Erica watched her older brother wrestle, Erica’s younger sister Lisa is right on her tracks at the age of 14 and already a state champion hopeful in her weight class.

For Lisa, wrestling has been part of her life for as long as she can remember, as she grew up watching her siblings compete and then began training at 6 years old.

“I feel like I’m used to it. To me, it’s fun. Wrestling is really all we do, it’s a lifestyle,” she said.

The freshman and junior are training partners, with a strict routine that keeps them at the top of their game during the season and the offseason.

Their mornings start at 5 a.m. with a 3-mile run, then it’s off to Sierra Linda for a full day of school. After returning home, the girls have two-hour practices at their gym, Grand House Wrestling in Glendale.

“Training with my sister, there’s always someone there to push you,” Erica said.

Lisa’s goal is to make the world team, like her sister, and compete in the next competition in Russia.

In what many still assume is a male-dominated sport, the Pastoriza sisters took that notion by the horns and have competed against boys for most of their athletic careers, and won a vast majority of the time.

During Erica’s freshman year on the varsity wrestling team at Raymond S. Kellis High School, she competed in 20 matches against male opponents, only losing twice.

“We’ve wrestled a lot of boys, just because there weren’t girls on the other varsity teams. Now that the sport is growing and there are more girls wrestling, we will wrestle more girls,” Erica said.

Erica was unable to compete during her sophomore year, as the pandemic red-lighted the season. Now, as a junior, Erica will compete in the 100-pound

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The tournaments are Oct. 16, Best of the West Men’s Tournament; Oct. 23, Monster Smash Coed Tournament; and Dec. 11, Winter Meltdown Coed Tournament.

Register online at avondaleaz.gov/ rec or in person at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays. For more information, call 623-333-2400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/ recreation.

egistration is open for Avondale’s adult fall softball tournaments.

Tournaments are played at Festival Fields, 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale, and are organized, conducted and administered under ASA guidelines.

Team registration is $175 for each upcoming tournament. The games are played at Festival Fields, for one day with two game guaranteed tournaments.

As a member of Team USA, Erica Pastoriza looks forward to competing in her first varsity season as a Bulldog at Sierra Linda High School after a successful first year at Raymond S. Kellis High School and missing her sophomore season due to the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of David Pastoriza)

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its that to their training schedules and commitment to their sport.

“I always tell them tournaments are the fun part. That’s when you show off what you’ve trained for. But we are very, very proud of all of them. Erica is favored to take state, and even my youngest son in the seventh grade is on the up and up,” he said.

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Their father and coach, David Pastoriza, said “proud” doesn’t begin to describe how he feels about his children’s accomplishments on and off the mat.

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et an up-close look and interact with owls, hawks and falcons at the Birds of Prey wildlife show at Skyline Regional Park from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2600 N. Watson Road.

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WV high school prepares for drone racing competition

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o kick off the 2021 school year, Highland Prep introduced its drone racing team, under the leadership of mathematics teacher Jennifer Maughan.

The team will compete in the REC Aerial Drones Competition.

“Drones are an excellent way to give students an opportunity to explore STEM in an interactive way, foster creativity and work with hands-on projects,” Maughan said. “Not only do students learn to fly drones faster and better, but they also scientifically investigate the effects of applying changes to propeller rotation speed, angle of banked turns, max horizontal speed and inclination.”

Maughan, who has been working with Highland Prep students since the

school opened, is looking forward to having the students write and apply scripting for drones in the autonomous portion of the competition.

The coding will allow the drones to autopilot through obstacle courses and deliver objects.

In partnership with For the Win Robotics, the REC Foundation teaches students about aerial drone operations through in-person, competition-based experiences.

The drone racing team, according to Nathan Schulz, Highland Prep’s STEM coach, will further the school’s mission of preparing students to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Additionally, Schulz said the skills that come with the program prepare students for college and careers as the

Mathematics teacher Jennifer Maughan called drones “an excellent way to give students an opportunity to explore STEM.” (Photo courtesy Highland Prep)

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“There are some drone jobs — in fi ve years, 10 years that we don’t even know are going to exist. If you’re a student now who’s having this experience in developing a passion for drones, in remotely controlled aircraft, then you’re going to be well positioned to fi ll jobs in the future.”

The January tournament will see Highland Prep competing against schools statewide in various apparatus, modeled after the same way VEX robotics competitions are structured, the largest and fastest-growing middle school and high school robotics program globally.

Schulz said there are many apparatuses within the competition that the students have a chance to compete in, making it even more exciting to be a part of.

“There is a whole additional component to the competition, which is the judging side,” Schulz said. “So, as you build your drone and test your

lot, coder and 3D printer.

Highland Prep is a STEM-focused college-preparatory high school that gives students the chance to learn coding, robotics and AutoCAD design.

Schulz said the drone racing team shows the school’s dedication to STEM. “We’re always looking for ways in which students can connect to STEM,” Schulz said.

“When we talk about STEM, it’s not just being able to code or being able to create 3D printing, being able to work with 3D modeling software and things like that. It’s about being able to work as a team and use creativity to solve problems. And I think that’s the coolest part about this competition, is the teamwork aspect, the creativity aspect, because those are the things that are applicable, no matter what you end up doing as your career. You don’t have to be an engineer to benefit from those types of skills that you learn through these types of stem experiences.”

Highland Prep students will code drones to autopilot through obstacle courses and deliver objects. (Photo courtesy Highland Prep)

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Mr. Dean Sehm Jr., 62, of Litchfield Park, Arizona died September 17, 2021.

He was born March 5, 1959 in Rochester, New York to Dean Sehm Sr. and Maybelle DiLorenzo. Services will be held at a later date.

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David Lee Hastings, Jr.

Mr. David Hasting, 54, of Avondale, Arizona died September 18, 2021. He was born February 17, 1967 in Adrian Michigan to David Hasting Sr. and Teresa Lojewski.

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Mr. Ernest "Evan" Moseley of Litchfield Park, Arizona died September 14, 2021. He was born September 20, 1933 in Livingston, California to Thomas Benjamin Moseley and Hattie Edna Strickland Moseley. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Edna, brothers Herbert, Leslie, Mark, James, Allen and Stanley, sisters Avola, and Ruth Ann Stewart, infant daughters Leta Marlene and Lark Anne Moseley, and his only son Ernest Moseley II. He is survived by his wife Marva "Tillie" Moseley, and daughters Robin Arave (Dave), Marlena Kirby (Jim), Tamara Davies (Bill), and Rachel Williams (Jay), and his brother Robert, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

Evan graduated from Tolleson Union High School in 1952. That same year, he married Marva "Tillie" Patterson. He owned and operated Moseley Aviation in Litchfield Park for 40 years. He was a business entrepreneur; he created and ran several aviation related businesses. He started ProLift Helicopters, and Life Rescue, a medical rescue and transport service in Lakeside, Arizona. He wildcatted for oil on family land in Texas and successfully completed four wells. Evan was a highly accomplished helicopter and fixed-wing pilot. His company helped put the roof on the Bank-One Ballpark stadium.

Evan was a Godly Christian, a good businessman, and a great family man. He was greatly loved and he will be greatly missed.

Visitation and services will be held Saturday, September 25 at 8 AM at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Sharon Rae Johnson Sharon Rae Johnson, 78, a longtime resident of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed peacefully on August 24, 2021 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sharon was born October 18, 1942 to Raymond and Lois Gragg.

She grew up with her younger sister, Pamela, in Topeka, Kansas.

Sharon attended Topeka High School where she met her husband, Erland Johnson, during her senior year homecoming dance.

Sharon and Erland married on February 12, 1961 in Topeka, while Erland was attending Washburn University Law School. The couple went on to have four girls: Shawn (infant/dec’d), Kimberly, Shevon and Kirsten.

In 1963, Sharon and Erland moved from Topeka to Phoenix and stayed in Arizona for the rest of their lives– in Tucson for seven years and then in the Litchfield Park area for 44 years.

Sharon was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years before her 40-year career as an office manager for two real estate companies: Tres Realty and Meese & Associates.

Sharon volunteered in various organizations. In Tucson, Sharon served as president of Pueblo Jr. Women’s Club. After moving to Litchfield Park, Sharon and Erland both participated in community choir and drama, and Sharon danced in a local women’s group. For years she was a Bible Study Fellowship leader and was very active at Compass Church in Goodyear.

Sharon was a very proud and loving mother and grandmother. She was known by her very kind spirit. Sharon never had an enemy or spoke ill of anyone. She had a sweet sense of humor, loved to sing, and was fun to be around. But mainly, Sharon’s love of Christ spilled into her love for every person she spent time with. Her presence and spirit are greatly missed.

Sharon is predeceased by: Lois Smith (Mother), Raymond Gragg (Father), Erland Johnson (Husband), and Shawn Johnson (Daughter.) She is survived by: Pamela Whitneybell (Sister), Kimberly Miller (Daughter) with husband Mathew Miller, Shevon Johnson (Daughter), Kirsten Wadsworth (Daughter) with husband Cory Wadsworth. Seven grandchildren: Morgan (Miller) Hassell, Austin Miller, Sydney (Miller) Perry, Averi Miller, Ian Miller, Genevieve Wadsworth and Kegan Wadsworth. Two Nephews: James Whitneybell and Ben Whitneybell with father Doug Whitneybell.

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OBITUARIES Thomas Wierschem

Thomas Masao Wierschem, 39, went to be with Our Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021. Thomas was born on May 11, 1982 in Phoenix, Arizona.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 29, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Clifton Frederick Newberry

Dr. Clifton (Hank) Frederick Newberry of Buckeye, AZ, passed away on the evening of September 6, 2021 at the age of 86.

He was born on March 31, 1935 to Clifton and Mary Newberry of Texas. Hank graduated from Canyon High School in Canyon, TX in 1953 and served in the United States Air Force.

He married Doris Jennings in 1959 and moved to Buckeye, AZ in 1966, where he began teaching at Buckeye Union High School for over 50 years. He married Donna Ellsworth in 1976.

Hank will be remembered as a humble, sweet natured man whom became an integral figure of his community.

Hank is survived by wife, Donna (Ellsworth), son James (Diane), daughter Lynn Carr (Ronnie), siblings Richard, Freddie, and Joe Newberry, Rosa Bigbie, Juana Moreno, Luz Medina, grandchildren Carter Newberry, Maureen Hammett, James Newberry II, Tamra Baxter, great-grandchildren Augustus, Allison, and Benjamin Newberry, Jackson and Elliot Hammett, his step-children Todd Ellsworth (Carina), Suzan Minnick (Jim), Rick Ellsworth (Donna), and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Mary, siblings Harold Newberry, Shirley Boyer, and Gwen Tibbetts, sons William and Alan Newberry and great-grandson Anthony Castillo.

A private graveside ceremony will be held at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery in Buckeye, AZ. A memorial ceremony will be held on October 2, 2021 at 10:00am at Olsen Stadium at Buckeye Union High School in Buckeye, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Hank's name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Gregory Arthur White

Gregory Arthur White, 73, of Tolleson, Arizona passed away at his home on August 15, 2021.

Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Denver, Colorado until his family moved to Tolleson in 1960. He graduated from Tolleson Union High School in 1965 and attended Glendale Community College. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Jeanne; his parents, Gilbert and Helen; and brothers, Terry and Phillip. He is survived by his sister, Paula Amator (Tom) of Tolleson.

Graveside services and burial were held on August 27, 2021 in Alamosa, Colorado.

Eugene Paul Watson

Eugene Paul Watson was born January 25, 1934, in Gila Bend, Arizona. He attended Gila Bend School, graduating in 1953. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp after graduating and served for two years. Over the years he was self-employed in a variety of businesses including a Chevron Service Station, rentals, and an insurance agency. Paul and Dolores (Poozy) Narramore married July 31st, 1956. Paul was a member of USMC, Gila Bend Sportsman Club, Rotary International, Gideon's, Chevron Dealers Association, and was a Farmer's Insurance Agent in Gila Bend for 13 years. Paul is pre-deceased by his parents, first wife Billie, his sister and brother, his in-laws Glen and Nellie Narramore, son Keith, & daughter Cindy. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores (Poozy), son Mike Watson (Becky), son Leonard (Lisa), son-in-law Mark Willard, four granddaughters, one grandson, twp great-grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was a member of Palo Verde Baptist Church, serving as deacon, Sunday school teacher. He also served in the food pantry ministry at Show Low First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the cemetery fund at Palo Verde Baptist Church are appreciated.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on 202109-24 at Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 Baseline Road, Buckeye, AZ, USA. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 AM on 2021-09-25 at Palo Verde Baptist Church, 29600 W S Old US Hwy 80, Palo Verde, AZ.

Teresa Herrera

Ms. Teresa Herrera, 86, of Avondale, Arizona died September 18, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born May 30, 1935 in Nuevo Ideal, Mexico to Fortunato Herrera-Silva and Aurora Rodriguez-Flores. Visitation will begin at 10AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Avondale, Arizona with the funeral mass to follow.

Condolences for the family can be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/teresa-herrera/

Edward Gomez

Mr. Edward Gomez, 44, of Tolleson, Arizona died September 11, 2021. He was born April 12, 1977 in Phoenix, Arizona to Matthew Gomez and Martha Valencia.

A public visitation will be held October 1 at 6 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7:30PM at Thompson Funeral Home in Goodyear, Arizona.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: November 10, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Pioneer Dr CFD Traffic Signal Installation at Indian School Rd

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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 replacing cable hung signals with new traffic signals for this arterial road, along with roadway improvements including lane widening, addition of median, drainage structures 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 on September 29, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on October 13, 2021, at 1:00pm. The pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on November 10, 2021, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted.

Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within seven (7) days of bid opening. 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.

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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 & 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 on September 27, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents.

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All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Indian School Road (Sunrise Ln to 197th Ave) CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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623-869-7378 PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

TRIPLE “R” PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

623-322-9100

PLUMBING

Honest • Integrity • Value Locally & Veteran Owned

585 $ 4400

$

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

PLUMBING

PLUMBING

WE DO IT ALL! U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

“No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

Built Stronger to Last Longer

ROOFING

PLUMBING Veteran Owned

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

Veteran & Senior Discounts Available Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING! RE-ROOFS NEW ROOFS • REPAIRS

FREE ESTIMATES!

Years Experience in the Valley! w26 ROC Lic. 133241 • Bonded • Insured #

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday

623-873-1626

Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

PhillipsRoofing.org PhillipsRoofing@cox.net

UPHOLSTERY

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

ROOFING

Almeida Roofing Inc.

Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

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All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modified Bitumen

www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE

THE END OF SUMMER PRE-OWNED SALES EVENT!

2015 DODGE DART SXT

T9622A

$10,969

2012 DODGE DURANGO SXT

P9556B

2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT

P9686

$19,849

2009 GMC SIERRA 2500HD SLE

T9698A

$25,739

2018 RAM 1500 EXPRESS

P9667A

$27,981

2016 RAM 1500 LARAMIE

21418B

$31,976

2016 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT

T9615B

$39,776

$12,978

2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

21454A

$19,856

2015 CHEVROLET CAMARO

21203A

$25,755

2017 FORD EDGE TITANIUM

T9623M

$28,227

2019 FORD RANGER XLT

P9709

$34,749

2018 FORD EXPEDITION XLT

T9594B

$50,746

21433B

2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT

T9552A

2021 FORD ESCAPE SE

21102B

$14,669

2016 FORD FUSION SE

$19,959

2016 FORD FLEX SEL

$26,554

2015 GMC CANYON SLE

21371A

$28,869

2019 RAM 1500 BIG HORN

$35,777

T9623A

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500

T9693

$53,685

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, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons.

All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 10/05/2021. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.

$21,776

P9666

2018 FORD F-150 XL

T9638A

$16,989

2018 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

X9735

$27,388

2019 TOYOTA RAV4 XLE

21435A

$29,887

2020 DODGE CHARGER R/T

P9734

$38,944

2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 XLT

T9632

West y!

Valle

$61,861

2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT PLUS

$19,776

P9676

2020 HONDA HR-V LX

21401A

$21,899

2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER XLE

21267A

$27,444

2020 TOYOTA CAMRY XSE

P9522A

$29,967

2019 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

21271A

$39,229

2021 FORD EXPEDITION PLATINUM

21457A

$79,969