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NEWS ............... 7 West-MEC donates holiday meals

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December 8, 2021

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2,800-acre solar project planned near Tonopah

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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anadian Solar Inc.’s Recurrent Energy is planning to build a 2,800-acre energy storage facility in the far West Valley, near Tonopah.

The Papago Solar + Storage Project will consist of 300 megawatts alternating current and 1,200 megawatt hours of energy storage facility in Maricopa County. The project is expected to be fully operational by 2023.

The site is about 5 miles west of Tonopah.

According to Recurrent Energy officials, the project is expected to create 450 construction jobs and power 57,000 homes.

“This project has been in development for quite a number of years, over five years,” said Paris Hays, director of development for Recurrent Energy West projects.

“Something that excites us about the project is the ability to help Arizona’s communities transition to a low carbon economy at a cost-competitive rate. We think the project is in the right place, and we’re happy to be

The Papago Solar + Storage Project will consist of 300 megawatts alternating current and 1,200 megawatt hours of energy storage facility in Tonopah. (Photo courtesy of Recurrent Energy)

supporting the local community.”

On Aug. 17, the Arizona Corporation Commission approved the Papago Solar Project’s application for a Certificate of

Environmental Compatibility authorizing construction of the project’s approximately

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Linda Cutright cared about the community

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

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est Valley civil rights champion Linda Cutright died Dec. 1 from complications of COVID-19.

Her brother, Ervin Cutright, of Peoria-based Northwest Black History Community, remembered her as thoughtful and caring.

The Phoenix resident’s service is Saturday, Dec. 18, at Avondale Baptist Church in Avondale. In lieu of flowers, Ervin is asking for donations to a scholarship fund that will be set up in Linda’s name. Email Ervin at ervcut@gmail.com for information.

The Cutright family has been prominent in the West Valley for more than 50 years,

some holding elected offices, educators, business owners, city manager and outstanding local and national athletes.

Linda, 65, was an advocate for coronavirus vaccinations. She organized Family Affair, which featured vaccinations, food and raffle prizes on Sept. 25 at Bethesda

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First responder blood drive seeks donors

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elp Arizona firefighters and police officers ensure an ample patient blood supply by donating during the First Responders Unite Holiday Blood Drive.

Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve is the most difficult time of the year to maintain the blood supply.

Blood donors of all types are urgently needed, especially Type O, the universal blood used in emergencies and traumas.

To make an appointment to donate blood, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258-4825).

It was the blood already on the shelves that saved Phoenix Police Officer Chase McCance, who was injured in a near-fatal crash with a wrong-way driver last New Year’s Day. First responders rushed him to the hospital with multiple broken bones and internal bleeding.

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He spent more than one month in the hospital recovering from his injuries before he was discharged to welcome his new baby boy in March.

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“I’ll always be grateful to the people who donated blood and gave me the gift of getting to see my kids grow up.”

COVID-19 continues to impact Arizona supplies, as virtual workforces have caused the cancellation of nearly 33% of all blood drives statewide.

At the same time, hospital blood usage has escalated as patients resume essential surgeries postponed during the height of the pandemic.

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Solar...continued from page 1 0.3-mile-long 500kV generation intertie (electric transmission connection) line, which will connect the project to APS’ Delaney substation.

Recurrent Energy purchased about 120 acres near 411th Avenue and Interstate 10 in November for $2 million for a proposed substation and 500 kilovolt transmission line to be connected to the adjacent photovoltaic electricity-generating and energy storage facility.

Hays said a project like this will benefit West Valley residents from construction to completion.

“The project, when it’s under construction, will provide about 450 construction jobs,” he said. “Also, when it’s under operations, it’ll be generating approximately $29 million in taxes for local and state governments. So, in addition to just providing good jobs, we’re going to be present in the community over the long term by being a good taxpayer. And when it’s operational, it’ll also be employing folks on-site as well.”

Environmentally, the project will provide residents a cheaper alternative to electricity as well as limiting fossil fuel

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sources of energy.

“We are typically one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity,” Hays said. “When we plug into the grid in Arizona, and Arizona ratepayers switch on their light bulb, the cost of doing so will be a lot less using solar energy than say a fossil resource, typically, in most cases.

For the community and for ratepayers, we’re helping lower the cost of energy.

“More on the environmental side, we displace fossil fuel sources of energy as well. We’ve calculated the project will displace about 600,000 pounds of oxides of nitrogen, nitrous oxide, and 800 million pounds of CO2 per year. Those are massive numbers that should really improve the air quality in the region.”

Recurrent Energy is the U.S. project development arm of Canadian Solar. Recurrent Energy has about 5 gigawatts of solar and storage projects in development across the United States.

The Papago project near Tonopah aligns with Recurrent Energy’s other projects in the United States.

“We have a national footprint across the U.S., and at any given time, we will be under construction or operating projects of this magnitude,” he said.

“This is the level that we like to play at. And currently we have a few hundred megawatts across a couple projects under construction in Texas. We have some under construction in California. This Papago project will be the only project under construction in Arizona at this time, but we also have done other projects in the state as well. So we’re familiar with the state, familiar with the regulators and familiar with the customers.”

The projected completion date is 2023, but Hays said it will likely take longer.

“2023 might be a little bit of an optimistic year to come into operation,” he said. “At this point, I think we’re probably gearing more toward a 2024 or even a 2025 time frame.

“We’ve worked with all the state agencies and local agencies to make sure that this thing is designed and will operate according to the applicable zoning and according to state and local laws and ordinances.

“We’ve gone through a very robust permitting process where we did welcome public input into the project’s design. We were happy to see the community support here and to be fully permitted at this point.”

Hays said Tonopah was the ideal loca-

Paris Hays is the director of development for Recurrent Energy West projects, including the 2,800-acre solar and storage project planned near Tonopah. (Photo courtesy of Recurrent Energy)

tion for the Papago project.

“One thing that’s important for utility scale power plants of any technology is the proximity to the grid,” he said.

“Our project is adjacent to a large substation called the Delaney substation.

And we will be interconnecting our project into the grid at that substation. Also, there’s a lot of good sunshine in the area, and as a solar company, that’s one of the first things we look for.”

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Cutright...continued from page 1 Church of God in Christ in Avondale.

“The church is located in a community with Blacks and Hispanics,” she said at the time to the West Valley View.

“African Americans are leery. They don’t really trust the vaccine. Many of them have pre-existing conditions. Because of those pre-existing conditions, the death rate is very high among African Americans and Hispanics in Arizona.”

Ervin said Linda dedicated her life to community service.

“I just realized Linda and I had a whole lot in common,” Ervin said.

“I do similar things in the West Valley also. We share some of the same community concerns. Whenever something happened, like a police shooting, she would hold the appropriate organi-

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zation accountable.

“She wanted the police departments to do the right thing as it related to brutality, and as it related to African American men. She fought those injustices for the community with the Rev. (Jarrett) Maupin.”

On Twitter, Maupin shared his condolences.

“Missing my friend, civil rights activist #LindaCutright,” he posted.

“Thank you, Linda, for always keeping the faith. We had many adventures, causes and victories. I know we will meet again, in Christ. See you on that great getting up morning. Praying for the family!”

She never shunned controversial issues like systemic injustices, community police and workplace issues. She had a strong spiritual compass, a great orator and public speaker, Ervin said.

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Ervin said Linda had a heart for community and persons who were disenfranchised.

“She was very outspoken,” said Ervin, a Surprise resident who formerly lived in Peoria. “She had just as many enemies as friends. People didn’t like her holding them accountable.

“I’m going to examine that at the service. We want the community to know who she is. She was loving. She took in people to stay in her house, whether it was families or friends. She cooked Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and invited the community to be a part of it. She was very generous and a strong spiritual leader in our church.

“She had a tremendous faith belief.

She never had children, but she raised at least 20 children inside and outside of the family. They looked up to her on Mother’s Day.” The dean of student services at Estrella Mountain Community College, Cutright was a member of the NAACP, board of directors of Bethesda Church of God in Christ and the National Black MBA Association. A licensed minister, she was a graduate of Maricopa Com-

munity Colleges’ Women’s Leadership Group.

As the dean, Ervin said, Linda helped more than 3,000 students earn their degrees, as she counseled them and ensured their financial aid was not compromised.

Linda earned her associate degree within the Maricopa Community Colleges system and a bachelor’s degree in management from Grand Canyon University. Her master’s in education with a counseling background is from NAU, and she completed her final application to obtain her Ph.D. in general psychology with Capella University with two focus areas, lifespan and industrial development.

She had strong ties to the staff of municipalities around the West Valley, Ervin explained.

“She worked very closely with the state attorney and the chancellor at the community college, principals at schools, city managers and councilpersons.

“When things went on in the Valley, they made their way to Linda. It’s just a terrible loss. It affects so many people in the community.”

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The Avondale nonprofit Homeless Youth Connection worked in conunction with West-MEC by holding a turkey basket drive.

Students from West-MEC’s Northwest and Southwest campuses collected food throughout November and donated 92 baskets. Each basket included a frozen turkey, cans of green beans, pie and other Thanksgiving staples.

West-MEC is a career and technical education school district in the West Valley.

According to Homeless Youth Connection, each basket feeds a family of six to eight people.

Homeless youth enrolled in the nonprofit’s program through their school

received the baskets in time for the holiday.

“We rely on our entire community to help youth that are experiencing homelessness, and we have a lot of businesses and organizations that will help,” said Dana Bailey, Homeless Youth Connection’s chief operating officer.

“But the piece that warms my heart the most is when youth in the community recognize that their peers are having a difficult time and they chip in and they want to make a difference.”

Homeless Youth Connection provides support to youth facing homelessness so that they can thrive and complete high school.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 8, 2021

Blue Cross grants more than $395K for diabetes fight

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lue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s Mobilize AZ initiative has awarded grants to seven local community organizations, providing funding to help combat diabetes and address social determinants of health.

The grants will support projects that improve health outcomes for patients living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes, or which impact systems that contribute to improving diabetes outcomes, including health disparities.

“The local organizations receiving the grant funds are a crucial part of our community, doing incredible work to help the more than 600,000 Arizonans living with diabetes,” said Pam Kehaly, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

“The grants will help them improve health outcomes for some of Arizona’s most vulnerable populations by expanding resources for diabetes preven-

tion and management, while addressing unmet social needs.”

The recipients are: • Area Agency on Aging (Maricopa County): Through a partnership with Dignity Health East Valley, AAA will expand capacity to deliver the evidence-based Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) by training new health educators. Educators will work with people ages 50 and older living with diabetes to address condition management and unmet social needs that impact health.

• Asian Pacific Community in Action (Phoenix): APCA will work to improve health literacy and diabetes management among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by using a Community Health Worker model. A Community Health Worker will provide language-appropriate education and culturally competent services that lead to better diagnosis and comprehensive diabetes care for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

• Chicanos Por La Causa (Phoenix):

CPLC will engage 30 patients who have a serious mental illness, prediabetes, and are at risk for obesity in an evidence-based diabetes prevention program at its Centro Esperanza Clinic. The organization will also address unmet social determinants of health and provide on-site diabetes tests to remove access to care barriers.

• Mariposa Community Health Center (four locations in Nogales, Rio Rico, Tubac and Patagonia): Through the Comer Bien (Eat Well) initiative, Mariposa will improve healthy eating and access to healthy foods to improve blood sugar control for patients with uncontrolled diabetes. The health center will foster innovative partnerships with local food banks and markets and provide health education taught by a community health worker.

• MHC Healthcare (23 locations in Marana and Tucson): MHC will improve diabetes health outcomes with the purchase of a HgA1c machine to engage and educate patients about

their blood glucose results. Point-ofcare testing and education will address barriers to accessing care, improve understanding of the diabetes health condition, and support diabetes management.

• Mission of Mercy (Phoenix and Avondale): The organization will launch and expand multifaceted diabetes screening and management services at its Avondale clinic where 52% of patients have diabetes. The program will also provide access to fresh produce from an on-site farmers market, in partnership with Gregory’s Market.

• St. Vincent de Paul (Phoenix): The nonprofit will improve clinical metrics, health literacy and health outcomes for high-risk community members with diabetes by increasing access to evidence-based, culturally sensitive diabetes education and individualized counseling.

Since 2018, BCBSAZ has awarded more than $1 million in grants to organizations dedicated to addressing diabetes.

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COVID-19 vaccine clinic set for Avondale library

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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aricopa County Department of Public Health has partnered with the city of Avondale to host a vaccination clinic.

The next one is 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at the Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

Vaccines are available for all eligible ages (5 and older), as well as boosters: Pfizer (12 and older), Pfizer (pediatric ages 5 to 11), Moderna (18 and older),

and J&J (18 and older).

Vaccines are administered by Revive Community Health professionals. The vaccine is free, but registration is required. Visit rchcovidtesting.com to verify eligibility and register. Same-day registrations are available. Insurance cards, if available, are necessary to avoid charges.

If the library clinic is inconvenient, there are other free vaccine opportunities throughout the Valley. They are listed at maricopa. gov or by calling 602-506-6767.

Saddle Mountain receives award for financial reporting

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addle Mountain Unified School District has been awarded the certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Saddle Mountain USD Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe congratulated Executive

Director of Business Services Kirk Waddle and staff for the work they have done to earn this award.

“It is a great honor and recognition for our team to have a prestigious external affirmation of excellent financial management of the district,” Tighe said.

“Taxpayers are reassured that tax dollars are well managed at Saddle Mountain.”

The district’s comprehensive annual financial report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story.

Nominations open for EDGE ‘People’s Choice Award’

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vondale is accepting nominations for Avondale’s first Avondale Leading EDGE “People’s Choice Award” for retail and restaurants in the city.

This is the second year that the Leading EDGE awards will be presented. Last year, during the state of the city event, Avondale presented the inaugural Leading EDGE awards to Eric’s Family Barbecue, and Phoenix Raceway with the Business Impact Award. This year, the city is inviting the community at large to be a part of selecting the People’s Choice Award by nominating

their favorite Avondale local business.

The nomination form is at avondaleedge.com/local-edge. Community members can nominate a business, or a business can nominate themselves.

Nominations will close on Friday, Jan. 7. Of those nominated, the top selected businesses (retail and restaurants) will be announced on social media (@AvondaleEDGE).

The voting process will close on Thursday, Jan. 20. The city of Avondale Leading EDGE “People’s Choice Award” will be presented at the state of the city event in March.

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ASU leftists unfairly savage Kyle Rittenhouse

BY J.D. HAYWORTH

West Valley View Columnist

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Perry Mason,” it ain’t.

Nor “Absence of Malice.”

And certainly not “12 Angry Men.” No, what radical leftists at ASU would have you believe is that there are thousands of students, faculty and employees on the main campus in Tempe who stand united in “righteous anger” against an 18-year-old.

That teen is Kyle Rittenhouse, recently acquitted on two counts of murder and other charges by a jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Defense attorneys assembled a strong case for self-defense, and the jury agreed after deliberating for more than 25 hours over the course of four days.

In the aftermath of the verdict, Rittenhouse sat down for an in-depth interview with Tucker Carlson of Fox News.

Among the revelations was the news that Rittenhouse enrolled at ASU as an online student and was looking forward to

continuing his studies on campus.

The usual suspects responded in outrage, issuing a list of demands that included the exclusion of “racist murderer” Kyle Rittenhouse from attending classes in Tempe. To underscore their intent, the activists scheduled a rally and protest for Dec. 1 at the leisurely hour of 3:30 p.m. so as not to interrupt sleep schedules nor breakfast and lunch.

If you believe the above assessment is uncharitable, as it omits the possibility that those students might be in class earlier, it is evident that few, if any, of these young leftists excel in reading comprehension. Certainly, they are in urgent need of a remedial refresher in basic civics.

Consider this excerpt from their “List of Demands”: “Even with a not-guilty verdict from a flawed ‘justice’ system, Kyle Rittenhouse is still guilty to his victims and the families of those victims. Join us to demand from ASU that these demands be met to protect students from a violent, blood-thirsty murderer.”

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Rittenhouse verdict Editor: It takes great amount of dishonesty and cynicism by the liberal media to somehow paint the Rittenhouse acquittal as having racial overtones when all the players were white.

Anyone caring to listen to the trial would soon learn how much disinformation was being propagated by the leftists in the media. Despite reports in the press, Kyle Rittenhouse was not a white supremacist intent in killing rioters but instead was responding to local requests for protecting life and property in a town his father lived in.

Only when his life was threatened by three white men with criminal records did Kyle do which is protected by law — defend himself by any means possible.

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Editor: I was waiting for the store to open when an old lady walked up next to me.

She had a kind face. I noticed physically she no redeeming qualities, except she had the most beautiful teeth. I said

Not only are these “leaders of tomorrow” unschooled in the precepts of our system of justice, they have no reservations about impugning the character of someone found not guilty by a jury of his peers.

Then again, they could cite a “highly placed source” for their unfair and untrue description of Kyle Rittenhouse. After all, it was none other than Joe Biden — before he took up occupancy at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — who included images and video of Rittenhouse in a tweet excoriating Donald Trump for failing to “disavow white supremacists.”

Attaching the label of white supremacy to a then-17-year-old gave “journalists” the signal to join in. Despite the fact that the attackers Rittenhouse shot in self-defense were all caucasian, the “white supremacist” description remained throughout the campaign and subsequent trial.

Further court action is possible. However, the anticipated cases will be initiated by Rittenhouse and his attorneys against Biden and ol’ Joe’s media lackeys for libel, slander and defamation.

Could similar legal action be taken against ASU and some of its students?

Perhaps.

Maybe that’s why university President Michael Crow has remained silent thus far.

Instead, a university spokesperson recently intoned that Rittenhouse is “not currently enrolled in any classes at ASU” and that Kyle “has not gone through the ASU admissions process.”

Crow has co-authored a book this year entitled “Public Values Leadership: Striving to Achieve Democratic Ideals.”

If Rittenhouse’s withdrawal from ASU is indicative of what Crow envisions as the “New American University,” maybe his most recent literary offering should be amended to more accurately reflect reality. “Striving to Achieve Democrat Ideals” seems more accurate in the case of ASU.

to her casually, “You have the most beautiful teeth.” It was as if it was the first compliment anyone had ever given her. She thanked me several times.

The short encounter reminded me all of a sudden of the scene in the movie “Portrait of Jenny,” which tells the story of a starving painter who entered an art gallery out of the cold to try to sell one of his paintings. The old woman who owned the gallery and the co-owner of the business were looking at his work.

The owner bought one of the downtrodden young man’s picture for more than it was worth. Upon leaving, the young man turned to the woman and said, “You have beautiful eyes,” which put a smile on the woman’s face. He said it was amazing what a little compliment can do. The partner said, “I am

afraid the picture isn’t worth much.

Yes, but he is.”

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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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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 8, 2021

Idiots parade in ASU protest against Kyle Rittenhouse

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

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o matter which side of the debate you’re on about Kyle Rittenhouse, recently acquitted of homicide by a Wisconsin jury, there’s one thing we all can agree on when it comes to the 18-year-old former Arizona State University student: That young man could really use an education.

Given that point, I could only shake my head at the woke left screamfest staged at ASU on Dec. 1. If media reports are accurate, a few score progressives showed up bearing signs like “No Killers on My Campus!” to protest Rittenhouse attending ASU, a school he had only attended digitally, for starters, and from which he had dropped out earlier in the week.

Hey, never mind the facts. We can shout into bullhorns! Use Magic Markers! And get on the news!

Naturally, the presence of the idiots

on the left gave the idiots on the right a chance to come out as well, bearing bullhorns and their own signs, like “9MM Beats 911,” “Freedom in All Calibers!” and the most frightening sign of all — “Kari Lake for Governor!”

The young conservatives clearly see Rittenhouse as a hero for his actions on the night of Aug. 25, 2020. Rittenhouse, then 17, showed up in Kenosha armed with an AR-style semiautomatic rifle amid the protests and looting that followed the shooting of Jacob Blake by a white police officer.

Rittenhouse, who appeared to be looking for trouble, found it. When the shooting stopped, two men with long criminal histories lay dead and a third had been shot in the arm. Rittenhouse, who claimed he went to Kenosha to safeguard businesses from looters, pleaded self-defense. The jury agreed and thus Rittenhouse went free, to thunderous acclaim from conservatives, who never seem to be happier than when liberals are weeping and gnashing their teeth.

When Rittenhouse testified that he was taking online classes at ASU, you knew it was only a matter of time before the “ASU’s Legacy is White Supremacy” signs made a reappearance.

I first wrote about that ridiculous accusation in this space six weeks ago, after an incident in which two white male conservative students were confronted by woke left female students in what the university may or may not have designated a “multicultural space.”

Let me be exceedingly clear here.

ASU, by all accounts an excellent university that has long since shed its “party school” days, is a lot of things, but bastion of white supremacy is not one of them.

With students from 136 countries, 230 tribal nations, and 13,000 international students — and a student body that is currently 46% white — it’s tough to argue that ASU looks or acts like a modern-day meeting of the Ku Klux Klan. As it should, the university openly welcomes anyone and everyone, regardless of color, creed,

religion, gender, sexuality or political beliefs.

And it also welcomed Kyle Rittenhouse to take online classes — again, as it should have.

I don’t know what the rest of Rittenhouse’s life looks like now that he’s been cleared. Surely more interviews like his lovefest with Tucker Carlson two weeks ago. Maybe a book deal.

Maybe he follows his self-proclaimed interest in nursing or disappoints us all and ends up a congressman.

Regardless — and especially if you believe Rittenhouse to be a narrow-minded bigot and a sterling example of gun nuttery — let’s hope he ends up learning more about the world and the different kinds of people who inhabit it.

Rittenhouse could use having his mind opened at a place like ASU. There he would meet very smart people completely unlike him — and completely unlike the idiots who showed up last David to Leibowitz Valley home week screamhasat called each the other through since 1995.

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Business Briefcase

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase. As the year is quickly coming to an end, and the community looks toward 2022, one major corporation is making its way far west to Tonopah. The opening of this new store follows the recent news of a massive 2,800-acre solar project planned near Tonopah. (See front page.) About 25 miles west of Buckeye, the small city of Tonopah is joining the entire West Valley in its economic development growth.

Additionally, this week we will look at just how beneficial the Bird scooters placed throughout Goodyear are to the environment. The company’s report showed the scooters have a positive environmental and economic impact on communities throughout the country.

U-Haul expands reach The Tonopah Park-N-Store has officially signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve that community.

Tonopah Park-N-Store, located at 3507 N. 371st Avenue, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies, and in-store pickup for boxes.

Tonopah Park-N-Store owner Maria Garcia is happy to team with the do-it-yourself moving and self-storage center to better meet the demands of Maricopa County.

U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to doit-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the United States and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation. When customers rent from a U-Haul dealer, they are directly supporting an independent small business in their community.

Because no financial investment is required to be a dealer, these local affili-

ates are not U-Haul franchises. They are small businesses that have committed a portion of their lot space for U-Haul equipment and a portion of their time to help meet the mobility needs of their neighbors. To learn more about the dealer program and how to join, visit uhaul. com/dealer.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul stores and dealers continue to serve the public during the pandemic recovery. U-Haul products are utilized by first responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people’s homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and countless other dependent groups — in addition to the household mover.

In addition to implementing enhanced cleaning protocols, U-Haul offers programs that inherently promote social distancing with minimal or no contact with others. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 allows customers to create an online account and pick up their truck at any hour using only their smartphone with photo feature and GPS. Trained live verify agents support customers online, enabling them to skip the lines and go straight to their truck.

Normal business hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling 623-748-0926 or visiting uhaul.com.

Bird scooters save gas Bird released an end-of-the-year recap that highlights the positive environmental and economic impact that Bird has worldwide as well as key trends.

The data shows that Bird saved more than 1 million (over 10,000 metric tons) of CO2 to help cities worldwide meet their climate action commitments. It helped contribute more than $100 million in new economic impact across partner cities worldwide, including Goodyear.

With all-electric alternatives to gas-powered car trips, the company

said it’s focused on scaling eco-friendly transportation globally after going public in the growing $800 billion micromobility market.

It takes more than 650,000 gallons, or around 2.5 million liters, of water to fill up an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Double that and residents can see how much gasoline was not burned in cars in 2021, thanks to the modeshift behaviors of Bird riders worldwide.

In a year when the UN’s IPCC report on climate change issued an unambiguous “code red” warning for humanity, these figures are encouraging. The estimated 1.125 million gallons of unused gasoline saved by Bird riders equates to as much as 10,000 metric tons of carbon

dioxide prevented from entering the atmosphere, calculated with reference to guidance from the EPA. It’s comparable to the amount of CO2 absorbed by nearly 460,000 mature trees in one year.

Riding Birds in 2021 had the same impact on carbon sequestration as one year of protecting 2.5 square miles, or 6.5 square kms, of the Amazon rainforest.

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Apricus Health opens Avondale imaging center

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pricus Health opened its first medical imaging center at the company’s AKOS Medical Campus, 10825 W. McDowell Road, Suite 110, Avondale.

The Apricus Imaging Center will provide a convenient way for Apricus Health patients to receive state-of-theart medical imaging services in one location, including: • 3T MRI - Siemens Healthineers Magnetom Verio.

• PET-CT - Siemens Healthineers Biograph mCT. • Radiography - Siemens Healthineers Multix Impact.

• Ultrasound - Siemens Healthineers Acuson Juniper.

• 3D Breast imaging - Hologic Selenia.

• Bone Density Testing - Hologic Horizon DXA. “The opening of the Apricus Imaging Center is momentous for Apricus Health, not only because it expands our already-robust health care offerings but because it provides necessary med-

ical imaging care to the community of Avondale,” said Dr. Kishlay Anand, founder and president of Apricus Health.

“Our patients will be able to easily receive the medical imaging they need, which will be immediately sent to their Apricus Health physician for assessment.

“It’s a key piece in our integrated health care model, and we are excited to bring it to fruition.”

The Apricus Imaging Center joins Apricus The Apricus Imaging Center is an additional asset to ApriHealth’s health care of- cus Health’s health care offerings, which include primary ferings, including prima- care, specialty care, urgent care, lab testing, 24/7 telehealth ry care, specialty care, and same-day prescription delivery. (Photo courtesy of Apricus) urgent care, lab testing, patients to receive the necessary medi24/7 telehealth and same-day prescrip- cal imaging immediately following an tion delivery. appointment with their provider.

Several of these services are proTo learn more, visit apricushealth.com. vided at the AKOS Medical Center To make an appointment at Apricus ImCampus, providing a one-stop shop for aging Center, call 602-767-5658.

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Abrazo hosting RN virtual hiring event

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urse recruiters for Abrazo West Campus are holding a virtual hiring event from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.

Hiring leaders and recruiters will conduct phone interviews to discuss openings for nurses in the telemetry, observation and neuro services departments.

Abrazo West Campus, located at 13677 W. McDowell Road in Goodyear, is a level one trauma Center and primary plus stroke center, with orthopedics, spine, stroke, cardiology, general surgery, maternity and other services. It is also a teaching hospital, with doctors from Abrazo’s emergency medicine, general surgery and internal medicine residency programs completing rotations at Abrazo West.

To RSVP for the Dec. 16 virtual hiring event, contact Wendy Fitzpatrick at wendy.fitzpatrick@tenethealth.com, call 480-433-3140 or visit https://calendly. com/tenet-recruit1/15min.

Additional job openings can be viewed at abrazohealth.com/careers.

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A heart for young people from the NFL to Tolleson

BY KAYLA SINGLETON

West Valley View Contributing Writer

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rom adolescence to the NFL, and now Tolleson High School, Dr. Ray Perkins has been making an impact on young people.

The Richmond, Virginia, native attended the University of Virginia to play football and graduated with a degree in sociology. In 1987, he went on to be a 20-year-old rookie for his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.

“I grew up a Cowboys fan, so it was a dream come true,” Perkins said.

After a stint with the Cowboys, he played in Alberta, Canada, then returned to the NFL to play for the Cleveland Browns.

He finished his career with the Arizona Cardinals.

When his football career ran its course, Perkins started working in education. He’s going on 33 years.

“I wanted to give back by being a teacher and coach,” said Perkins, the assistant principal of athletics, activities and facilities. “I’ve always had a passion and a heart for the young people.”

Perkins started giving back to the youth while he was still a young person.

He coached and played on his church’s basketball team in high school. As a Cowboy, he worked at a group home during the offseason.

Perkins is in his sixth year as a vice principal at Tolleson High School.

“Tolleson is very rewarding,” Perkins said.

“We’re a hidden gem. We have young people doing tremendous things and going a lot of places.”

Not only is he on campus and at events, but he actively engages with his students.

“He connects with students on a different level, which brings a unique and dynamic perspective to our administration team,” Tolleson Princi-

pal Felipe Mandurraga said. “I have worked with many admins in my career. Dr. Perkins is by far the best at interacting with students.”

Perkins is charge with of athletics, activities and clubs. Knowing that for many students the transition to high school is a challenging time and that being involved causes them to perform better academically, Tolleson has set a school goal of 95% connectivity for its students. At the school with approximately 2,100 students, a report earlier this year showed that about 92% of the student body was involved in at least one way on campus.

“I love seeing young people in their environment, whether it’s extracurricular or co-curricular,” Perkins said.

“They notice, they want to have you at their events, and that is really cool.”

For Perkins, one of the most rewarding parts of his career is getting to see people after their time as one of his students.

“Knowing that I had a chance to interact with that young person and hopefully I shared a golden nugget

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Avondale adult kickball, pickleball, softball leagues open

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he city of Avondale has opened registration for the winter league season of kickball, pickleball and softball.

Games will be played at Friendship Park (12325 W. McDowell Road) and/ or Festival Fields (101 E. Lower Buckeye Road) in Avondale.

Leagues/teams are open to those 18 years or older; register as a team.

Games start in January.

Adult coed kickball League play runs from Jan. 16 to March 13; all games are played 6 to 9

NFL...continued from page 15 with them and they remembered and it could help them be successful in life,” Perkins said.

In the close-knit community of Tolleson, seeing former students return to support their alma mater after they graduate is not rare.

From Jan. 10 to March 3, the city

hosts Monday morning women’s; Tuesday morning beginners; Tuesday night mixed; Wednesday night men’s and Thursday morning winner adult pickleball leagues at Festival Fields pickleball courts.

The cost is $50. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

For more details, avondaleaz.gov/recreation, call 623-333-2400 or email zmartins@avondaleaz.gov.

Register online through Jan. 5 at ActiveAvondale or in person 7 a.m. to

6 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

City hall is closed on Fridays.

Kaiden Fesler, a class of 2020 graduate and former Wolverine football player, is a student studying journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School.

He occasionally returns to his hometown to support the football team.

“Perkins was someone who really helped me with my future after high

school, as far as finding my passion,” Fesler said.

“As a graduate, and when I go back to Tolleson and see Perkins there still having a great impact on the student-athletes at the school, it is really awesome to see, because I know it is a job he loves to do and the students love having him around.”

Perkins knows his experience as a professional athlete creates interest with his students, and he appreciates having a platform to encourage them.

“That’s something that no paycheck will ever satisfy. It’s about relationships. It’s about young people. It’s about how you make other people feel,” Perkins said.

p.m. Sundays. Cost per team is $125.

The games are hosted at Friendship Park.

Adult softball leagues Games start at 6 p.m. and run from Jan. 16 to March 13. The games start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.

The men’s games are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while the coed team plays Thursdays and Sundays.

Cost per team is $425 for the games hosted at Festival and Friendship Park softball fields.

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EMCC looks to roll out new degree offering in fall 2023

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he Maricopa County Community Colleges District has selected its first bachelor’s degrees for development and has chosen information technology for Estrella Mountain Community College.

“This is the perfect choice for our college,” said Dr. Rey Rivera, EMCC president. “Our IT program is already top notch, and we’re constantly working to improve upon it even more.”

Last year, Microsoft chose EMCC and Glendale Community College for the world’s 13th Microsoft Datacenter Academy, in part due to the construction of its three data centers in the area — two in Goodyear and one in El Mirage. EMCC has also partnered with Intel on the first two-

year artificial intelligence program in the United States, and the college holds CAE designation for cybersecurity — one of only two Maricopa Community Colleges to have this designation.

“This bachelor’s degree program will expand our opportunities to collaborate with corporate partners who are actively hiring thousands of people to work in the West Valley over the next decade,” said Paula Livingston, EMCC dean of instruction and occupational education.

The new program will also provide an affordable option for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Estrella Mountain.

“This new degree path will give students the opportunity to obtain their

bachelor’s at a fraction of what they would pay at a public or private fouryear institution,” Rivera said. “And they’ll get to do it in an environment with smaller class sizes and greater access to support staff.”

Pending the Higher Learning Commission and MCCCD Governing Board approval, Maricopa Community Colleges are planning to offer bachelor’s degrees as soon as fall 2023.

Over the next year, Maricopa Community Colleges will create the courses and requirements for each degree with the intent to seek approval from the governing board and accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission

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Dr. Rey Rivera, EMCC president, said information technology is the perfect first bachelor’s degree for the college. (Photo

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‘The Nutcracker Fantasy’ returns for a 2nd year

BY JORDAN HOUSTON

West Valley View Staff Writer

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riad Performing Arts is bringing back its celebrated “Nutcracker Fantasy” for the second year in a row — but this time with a twist.

The nonprofit, which is dedicated to “encouraging collaboration across the performing arts disciplines by producing shows” blending music with dance and theater, will feature three performances of the adapted version of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s classic storyline on Friday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 18; and Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Renaissance Theater, 16666 Clubhouse Drive, in PebbleCreek.

Over 80 performers of all ages are slated to hit the stage; however, actors and singers will now also be joining the professional dancers, Triad Performing Arts co-founder and Artistic Director Katarzyna Honsberger said.

“We have an incredible show. We have surprises outside of having our beautifully classically trained ballet dancers,” she said. “We will have actors, singers, adults and children. We have a big show and an amazing tech crew and gorgeous costumes.

The Triad Performing Arts is adding actors and music this year to its live ballerina performance of “The Nutcracker Fantasy.” (Submitted photo)

“I know lots of families travel to the other side of town to see quality shows, and we have one right here. We are absolutely thrilled we can do this. I’m hoping whole community will come out and see.”

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the performing arts organization was forced to livestream its first show last year. The artistic director said she is looking forward to producing a live performance this year in front of an audience as well as its livestream viewers.

“Just seeing after last year how all of the parents and community members around us are supporting us — it’s really incredible,” Honsberger said. “COVID brought all of us together, and I truly believe what we need the most right now is arts. It brings passion, love, excitement and happiness — especially during this season.”

Triad Performing Arts of Arizona was founded by Honsberger and her husband, Brian, in August 2020 “out of recogni-

tion of the need to provide performance opportunities to children and adults in the West Valley.”

Prior to establishing the nonprofit, the couple created in 2012 Kat’s Artist Tree, a music, dance and arts academy based in Goodyear.

Honsberger explained that she had been attending performances of “The Nutcracker” for years with her family and children but was inspired to elevate the experience through Triad with the addition of orchestras and actors.

“We have a huge passion for ballet itself, but there is something special when we can also translate the dance into singing and acting,” she said.

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“The CCBA believes that a workforce-focused baccalaureate degree offered by the local community college is one of the great equalizers higher education has to offer,” said Angela M. Kersenbrock, president of the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA).

“Data on graduation outcomes has been very positive and proves the CCB is contributing to closing the equity and access gaps in our country. The time for CCBs is now.”

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Avondale hosts holiday Poppin’ in the Park

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vondale Parks & Recreation Department will hold its final Poppin’ in the Park event of the year on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Poppin’ in the Park: Deck the Halls will be held at Avondale Civic Center Complex, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.

This event will feature the animated film “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christ-

mas” at 7 p.m. inside the council chambers. Christmas activities such as letters to Santa and ornament decorating will be available.

Games, Christmas trivia on the big screen, as well as ugly Christmas sweater and gingerbread house contests will be hosted.

Families are invited to bring their coziest pajamas and Christmas-themed attire to watch the film and celebrate.

Families are encouraged to arrive as early as 5 p.m. to participate in the activities.

Admission is free. Food trucks and other concessionaires will be on-site for food and beverage purchase.

The city is recommending that attendees practice social distancing.

For more information, call Avondale Parks & Recreation at 623-333-2400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/events.

Avondale sets holiday door decorating contest

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Pendergast launches Python coding program for students

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West Valley View Staff Writer

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endergast Elementary School District is equipping middle school students at Villa de Paz Elementary School with the training and tools to reach success in today’s technology-based society by expanding its partnership with West-MEC. With more than 10,000 computing jobs available in Arizona, the Pendergast district has introduced a new computer sciences initiative at Villa de Paz Elementary School to provide students the skills to fill those jobs.

“One of the things that we saw as a school is really being able to provide opportunity and access to all our students,” said Abraham Gonzalez, Villa de Paz Elementary School principal.

“The Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy encourages and supports creative expression and problem solving.

It empowers students to be creators, not just consumers of technology. The academy challenges and inspires students to explore their creativity and experience learning in unimaginable ways.”

This partnership expansion allows the Pendergast district to provide advanced computer sciences coursework to middle school students to enhance the Villa De Paz computer science program and create further opportunities for students.

In partnership with TechSmart, Villa de Paz Elementary School teachers in grades sixth through eighth will be trained in the Python coding curriculum and will be equipped to teach Py-

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Python is a computer coding program that allows students to work quickly and integrate systems more effectively.

Computer coding programs are used to give computers and machines a set of instructions on what actions to perform.

These programs allow individuals in the technology industry to create computer softwares, operating systems and mobile applications.

Don Neville, seventh and eighth grade computer science teacher at Villa de Paz, has witnessed the program in action, as his students are learning various STEM skills that he said will better prepare them for high school and beyond, in college and in their future careers.

“I am honored and privileged to be one of the Villa de Paz Computer Sci-

ence Academy educators,” Neville said. “Through my years as a computer science teacher at Villa de Paz Elementary School, I have witnessed the great impact that the program has had in our students’ lives. I am excited to help roll out this new initiative and continue impacting our students in a positive way,” Neville said.

“I truly believe that many outstanding technology leaders will come out of the Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy and will make a difference in the world. I am proud to say that the Villa de Paz Computer Science Academy provides exceptional educational experiences for our students to have the knowledge, skills and opportunities

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oshua Ketchum of Litchfield Park was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Ketchum was initiated at Brigham Young University-Hawaii.

Ketchum is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invita-

Python...continued from page 21 that prepare them for the future.”

Computer science is essential, but unfortunately Gonzalez said not all students have the option or opportunity to participate in a computer science program, specifically students in underserved groups and communities.

“With our school being 90% people of color, it’s important that we provide opportunities and access to computer science so students know that it’s a choice for them in high school and as

tion only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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a career,” he said. “So all these things that are being taught to our students, it’s going to really prepare them for the 21st century.”

The Python coding curriculum will allow students to engage in the design thinking process and apply coding to solve community challenges, yet another accomplishment Dr. Jennifer Cruz, Pendergast Elementary School District superintendent, is proud yet not surprised her students have been able to conquer.

“Villa de Paz’s Computer Science

Academy is changing the way our students learn. Our students are learning how to strategically problem solve and come up with innovative solutions to real-life problems through technology.

The opportunities that our students will have by learning Python coding are endless. This initiative will equip students to become successful leaders of tomorrow and will help them achieve and sustain success,” she said.

The three-year partnership will give students the opportunity to learn beginner through intermediate-level Python

coding, as well as the opportunity to earn high school accreditation in computer science.

“This will set them up for high school and college. When they walk into those other classes, they will feel more confident in their ability. If they are given a problem or a project, no matter what it is, they will feel more confident in their ability to deal with it. So, it is more the computational thinking, which I think was the big push in computer science.

It is really cross-curricular,” Neville said.

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OBITUARIES Monty Richmond

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Monty is survived by two children, two sisters, and the love of his life.

Visitation and funeral services were held, December 1 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Robert Neu

Mr. Robert Damien Neu, 33, of Buckeye, Arizona died November 21, 2021 in Buckeye, Arizona. He was born February 8, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona to Michael Neu and Debra Proffitt. He is so missed and so loved.

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Peggy Louise Accomazzo Allen Peggy Louise Accomazzo Allen countless hours with her in the kitchen throughout their was a caring wife, mother, grand- childhood. She also loved music, and passed on her love mother, sister, and friend. She left of oldies to her kids, playing them loudly through the this world peacefully on November house on Saturday “chore day.” She was always up for a 18, 2021, just one day after her 73rd good hug, a hot cup of coffee and a warm blanket. Her birthday. She was diagnosed with children learned that you never do things half-way and pulmonary fibrosis just under a year you never quit things you commit to. ago, and although we lost her too Family was the single most important thing to Peggy quickly, we will cherish the final days we were able to and she attended every possible event for her children spend with her at the Yuma Regional Medical Center. and grandchildren. She made it a priority to attend evPeggy was born on November 17, 1948 in Phoenix, ery wedding, funeral, birthday, graduation, or reunion AZ. She was the middle child to Mark and Betty Acgathering she could, and cared deeply for all of her comazzo, growing up alongside her older brother James (Jimmy) and younger sister Anne Marie. She family. This was evident to us as we looked around her moved from Glendale, AZ in 1953 to their home farm hospital room that had become decorated with many, in Laveen, AZ where she grew up working on the farm. many cards and beautiful messages from family and She was active in 4-H and attended Laveen Elemen- friends. Peggy was blessed to travel on several special tary School. She later graduated from Tolleson High trips with her family. She flew to Hawaii for her 35th school in 1966, and was involved in Pom Pom and wedding anniversary, went on an Alaskan Cruise for FHA. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in her 40th anniversary, and spent a memorable family Education from Arizona State University in 1970, she reunion trip to Italy in 2015, just to name a few. Pegwent on to teach junior high Home Economics and His- gy and Art also enjoyed traveling in their motorhome, tory at Laveen Elementary School from 1974-1976, and and spent every September in Wisconsin with daughter then took time off to raise her treasured children. Later Karen and her family until they moved back to Yuma in life, she taught Life Skills at Trevor Browne High just this past year, which was such a blessing to her.

School, and worked as a University of Arizona InstrucShe was a wonderful and loyal friend to so many. tion Specialist.

Even in her final days in the hospital, she was always Peggy met Arthur (Art) Allen from Litchfield Park, thinking of others. She dearly loved her PEO sisters AZ and was married on June 20th, 1970. They spent 1½ who had become like family to her. years in Coolidge and decided to settle back in Laveen just ½ mile down a dirt road near Peggy’s parents. They She is survived by her husband, Art, of 51 years; built their dream home on 2 acres and raised 3 chil- her daughters Jenny Inglett (Kent) and Karen Gill dren; Jenny, Karen and Aaron. In 1992, they moved to (Brock); son Aaron Allen; and her grandchildren Yuma, Arizona. Peggy was a faithful follower of Je- Chris, Nikki and Natalie Inglett; Becca, Robby, Ryan, sus Christ, and enjoyed attending many women’s Bible Gabe and Kate Gill. She is also survived by her sisstudies and volunteering in the church choir. ter Anne Marie Moore (Lariat) and many nieces and Peggy was an active member of the communities in nephews who love her. which she lived. She was a 4-H leader for 15 years While Peggy’s family grieves her loss, they are choosand served in various roles on the Laveen Commuing to remember Peggy in a way that honors her spirit. nity Council, PTA, Phoenix Cotton Women, Laveen Cowbells, and the Laveen Lady Lions. She was also Her husband Art, and daughters Jenny and Karen, indeeply involved in the Yuma community, serving vite friends and family to join them in a Celebration of as Yuma County Cotton Women’s Secretary, Yuma Life Ceremony to be held after the first of the year.

County Farm Bureau women’s committee chairman, In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of YRMC volunteer and Yuma Chapter B-I of PEO sis- her most treasured community groups below: terhood chaplain.

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OBITUARIES Julius Phillip Diogenes

Julius Phillip Diogenes was a May 31, 1945 in Gorgi, Russia. Jules passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021. He was survived by his wife of 33 years, sister, daughter, and grandchildren who he adored. Julius moved to Arizona in 2005 and worked as a Civil Engineer for a local Engineering firm and he worked with many cities and towns in the west valley.

To leave the family condolences please visit: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ Julius-Diogenes

Martha Aragon-Bodnar

Martha Aragon-Bodnar, 102, of Avondale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. She was born to Tomas and Justita Aragon on July 25, 1919, in Shoemaker, New Mexico.

In 1927, Tomas and Justita moved to Coldwater (now Avondale), Arizona with their 13 children.

Martha graduated from Litchfield High School in Litchfield Park, Arizona.

Martha was a devoted Catholic and a pillar of St. John Vianney Church. As a member of the Aragon family, she along with her family, helped build the church, assisted with raising funds to build the newest church and school, sang in the choir, and volunteered in the church gift shop.

Martha was known for her upside-down pineapple cake, chili beans, and cornbread.

She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Frank Bodnar and son Thomas Peter Bodnar, her parents Tomas and Justita Aragon, and siblings Alonzo, Ben, Andy, Abe, Morris, Paul, Lino, Tony, and Lila.

Martha is survived by her brother Patricio (Pat) and his wife Dora, her sisters Theresa and Mary Jane, her daughter Mary Margaret Anderson, her two stepchildren Bill and Linda Bodnar, 4 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren. She leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family extends their gratitude to all friends and families that have reached out with love and prayers for our dearest Martha. She lived a full life remaining solid in mind, heart, and soul. Loved for 102 years, and continuing on in heaven with our Lord and Savior. She saw so much throughout her life and shared wonderful stories with friends and family that she loved dearly. In her honor, we will gather and celebrate her life. We ask that you join us in this very special celebration.

Services will be held December 7 beginning at 10am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Final resting place will be at West Resthaven Cemetery in Glendale, Arizona. Please join the family for a Celebration of Life at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Hall in Tolleson, Arizona.

To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/Martha-Bodnar

Melissa Copeland

Melissa Copeland, 39, of Goodyear Arizona died November 18, 2021. She was born September 23, 1982 in Anchorage, Alaska to Mark Dickinson and Melody Hussey. The family's comfort is knowing we will see her again.

Services were held December 2 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Age 76, passed away in Avondale, AZ. She was born in Dilley Texas to Jesus and Abelina Gonzalez. She is survived by her children Eluterio Hernandez, Manuel Hernandez, Corina Salas, Nicholas Hernandez, Monica Gutierrez, RoseMary Eaves, Marcelita Saldivar and Abelina Ramirez, 28 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Please visit www.advantagecrystalrose.com for service information or to leave sentiments for the Ramirez Family.

David Rabjohn

Thomas David Rabjohn, 78, of Goodyear AZ passed away at his family home on November 21, 2021. Tom, born in Kermit, TX on December 19, 1942. Services will be held at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear AZ. Tom will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery following the church service.

A celebration of life will be held after services.

CEMETERY PLOTS

HELP WANTED We need someone to harvest & sell fruit from our citrus orchard.

623 935-3500 for details.

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LANDSCAPING SERVICES O.N.B. Specializes in landscaping and trimming. Also Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Free estimates.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: January 20, 2022 – 11:00am Project: Verrado Way Southbound Lanes at Lost Creek CFD Civil Improvements 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 bridge, concrete, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work.

Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available by December 15, 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 via Zoom on December 22, 2021, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties.

Sealed bids will be received until 11:00am on January 20, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 11:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 11:15am 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.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate.

Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado Way Southbound Lanes at Lost Creek CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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A/C Repair!

COUPON REQUIRED

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APPLIANCE SERVICES

CLEANING

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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

AUTO SERVICES

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Garage Doors

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GLASS SERVICES

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Electric & Solar

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LANDSCAPING

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• Tree Trimming

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Landscape Maintenance Services

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ALBRECHT AND SON

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Quality Attention to Every Detail

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape Same Great Service!

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Retaining Walls.

Pavers.

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Putting Greens Fireplaces.

Outdoor Kitchens.

Curbing.

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623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

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ROOFING

PLUMBING

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

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602-551-2255

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PEST CONTROL

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS $

35 OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 01/31/22

49.95

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF Water Heater Install

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Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 01/31/22

Call for details.

Some restrictions may apply.

Exp 01/31/22

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includes labor

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Total Care Plumbing LLC

PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

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623-322-9100

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

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

Built Stronger to Last Longer

ROOFING

PLUMBING Veteran Owned

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

Buckeye Plumbing

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623-386-0710

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES!

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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

WATER TREATMENT

UPHOLSTERY

Veteran Owned

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

FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

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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$13,796

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P9734A

$22,777

2021 ACURA ILX W/PREMIUM PACKAGE

22132A

$32,219

2015 FORD F-150 LARIAT

22136A

$39,998

2012 FORD FLEX SEL

21267B

$9,969

2017 TOYOTA COROLLA iM

21534M

$16,739

2017 NISSAN MAXIMA PLATINUM

21493A

$24,879

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

P9786A

$32,845

2016 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT

X9856

$43,876

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

22131M

$9,988

2015 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED

T9694A

$19,447

2019 DODGE JOURNEY SE

P9855A

$25,827

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X9805A

$33,927

2019 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT

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22137A

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X9792

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X9853

$34,439

2017 FORD F-150 RAPTOR

21538A

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$59,669

2013 ESCAPE SEL

P9807A

$12,968

2014 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED

21523A

$21,959

2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

22131A

$31,991

2018 FORD F-150 STX 4X4

21469B

$34,988

2020 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 XLT

22129A

SOLD