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December 23, 2020

New looks for our old holidays

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

NEWS .............. 4 Avondale’s The BLVD dream closer to reality

NEWS .............. 6 Massive Goodyear projects get green light

NEWS .............. 7 Goodyear proposes raising utility rates

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From parking lot celebrations to watching services from home, holy day celebrations in December are quite a bit different this year as places of worship adjust to the troubled times.

But that’s what religions have been doing for generations.

Chabad of Goodyear held a “Drive-In Chanukah Spectacular” Dec. 13 in front of Osborne Jewelers in Goodyear.

What was it like to celebrate in a parking lot?

“A success beyond our expectations,” said Rabbi Berel Zaklikofsky.

“People came from all over the Valley to be part of this.”

He said he was honored to be joined by his father-in-law and mother-in-law in lighting the menorah.

Chanukah, or Hanukkah, began Dec. 10 and ended Dec. 18.

The celebration commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, after Jews rose up against their oppressors.

Compared to taking up arms, donning masks becomes a minor inconvenience.

Some of this year’s holiday changes include a “Drive-In Chanukah Spectacular” and churches streaming Christmas services online. (Photos courtesy Chabad of

Goodyear, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church)

This week, Christians will celebrate the birth of Jesus. According

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COVID-19 rising as vaccine lands

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

COVID-19 vaccines—called “the light at the end of the tunnel” by Goodyear Human Resources Director Lyman Locket—have arrived in the West Valley.

Abrazo West Campus received its first shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and started “Phase 1A” vaccinations Monday,

Dec. 21.

According to Maricopa County Department of Public Health, in the first phase, “doses of the vaccine will be distributed to eligible healthcare personnel.”

At Goodyear Fire Department, “We are having people get signed up for vaccines,” said Fire Chief Paul Luizzi.

In Avondale, “Fire/EMS personnel are the

only city employees who are eligible for the phase 1A vaccinations,” said Pier Simeri, a city spokeswoman. She said Avondale police and some other city personnel are expected to be in the next vaccine phase.

The vaccine arrives just as COVID-19 cases are rising at places like Abrazo West.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

Vaccine...continued from page 1 “We have approached the high level mark we were at in the summer,” said Abrazo West CEO Christina Oh. Her staff was prepared for the increasing number of COVID-19 patients, she said.

“We’ve been through it once before.

We definitely feel more at ease—but the impact of the pandemic is powerful,” Oh said. “We take our hats off to our staff every day.

“We have already implemented capacity plans that we developed even before the summer surge,” she added. “We’re

implementing them again, very consistent with what other hospitals are doing.”

According to Maricopa County Department of Public Health, all three key benchmarks are showing “substantial” community spread of COVID-19.

For the most recent week of full data, Maricopa County had 579 cases per 100,000 people—more than five times greater than the 100 cases per 100,000 that is considered substantial spread.

The rate of spread nearly doubled the week after Thanksgiving.

Even as county and state officials urge people to exercise extreme caution about holiday gatherings, Abrazo West and

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other POD’s are providing the first vaccinations to protect against COVID-19.

Maricopa County Public Health expects as many as 1 million people will be eligible for vaccinations in Phases 1B and 1C, with the Moderna—approved by the FDA for emergency use Dec. 18— vaccine joining Pfizer.

Oh and her chief operating officer, Noomi Hirsch, said they appreciate assistance by the Goodyear Police and Fire departments in helping with an aggressive vaccine rollout. Plans are for as many as 600 health care workers per day to get vaccinations at Abrazo West.

Six lanes are set up in an Abrazo West parking lot for the reservation-only shots.

“We are working very closely with the county on the registration process,” said Hirsch. “When health care workers sign up (for the vaccine), they will be filtered through the county and then invited to set up appointments.”

She noted that it’s not just any health care workers in the first batch: “The county is prioritizing—even within the health care workers—based on exposure to COVID-19 and working with COVID patients,” she said.

The plan is for Abrazo West to deliver first vaccine shots to its 1A group in 10 days. After a short break, the same group will return for the second dose of the two-stage vaccine.

The Abrazo West executives stress the vaccines are appointment only.

“If you drive in and you haven’t been authorized, you’re not able to receive the vaccine,” Hirsch said.

Those actually doing the vaccine shots come from a county pool. “It could be an Abrazo employee, it could be Valleywise

or a county volunteer,” Hirsch said.

The news of the vaccine came at a great time, with Abrazo West staff struggling to keep up the pace of increasing COVID-19 patients.

“I think everyone realized there’s hope on the horizon,” Oh said.

“This is the second surge, so we feel more prepared—but it’s hard to see someone struggling with COVID and the teams are tired.

“We’re excited that hopefully this vaccine effort will take hold and next year we’re looking at a different holiday.”

At another POD site last week, Lindsey Medeiros, an intensive care unit nurse at Banner – University Medical Center, was one of the first to get the vaccine.

“I work in the ICU. I see the sickest of the sick. I can’t even describe how hard it’s been for our patients, our doctors, our nurses.

“And this is finally like the sun coming up.”

While it is great to see health care workers getting protection, Oh stressed vaccines will not make a positive impact in the community for months.

“People need to wear masks, practice social distancing and wash their hands frequently,” Oh said.

“The message is even more important as we head into the Christmas week.”

Indeed, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ released a video Dec. 18 to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and share the latest information on the virus in Arizona She noted Arizona contact tracers are reflecting similar situations to a recent

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Vaccine...continued from page 2 New York study, which found 3 out of 4 COVID-19 cases were traced to small household and social events.

“We have seen much the same thing at ADHS,” Christ said. “Our 600 contact traces point out again and again where people socialize without taking the precautions required in public events.”

Christ said when she is involved directly in testing, “when a test comes back positive, in almost every case I’ve heard the person didn’t take precautions in a social setting.”

Christ was concerned about the upcoming holidays, after the most recent one.

“Since Thanksgiving, when many gath-

Christmas...continued from page 1 to the Gospel of Matthew, wise men from the East followed a star to find Jesus: “Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another path.”

Christians are finding new paths to celebrate Christmas 2020.

At St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in north Avondale, just outside Litchfield Park, there’s a strict no-ticket, no-admission policy this Christmas: “Don’t forget to bring your Christmas Mass reservation tickets when you arrive as they will be required to enter the church,” according to a church announcement.

All Christmas services there are booked for in-person attendance, but there is another way to celebrate— from home.

The church is livestreaming masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Similarly, the First Southern Baptist Church of Glendale—which has been celebrating Christmas for nearly 100 years, since 1926—plans to livestream its Christmas services.

Christmas at First Southern “definitely has been changed by the pandemic,” said Aimee Willis, a church administrative assistant.

She said the annual “Christmas Cantata” concert “has been canceled, unfortunately.”

But, she said, the church’s youth group decorated the sanctuary with the

NEWS ered with loved ones and friends, we’ve seen the COVID-19 metrics worsen,” she said. “… Someone who is required to wear masks while shopping for groceries may then invite people over for a dinner where people don’t wear masks or socially distance,” Christ added.

“These create situations where this very contagious virus can spread.”

She urged everyone to “assess the risk of hosting or attending a holiday gathering.

“If weather permits, consider hosting your gathering outdoors. Indoor gatherings with poor ventilation increase the chance of spread.”

And, she said, try to keep them short: 47th annual “Hanging of the Green” event.

First Southern Baptist Church of Glendale has online worship services and bible study available from its website, fsbcg.org.

At Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, as at houses of worship around the West Valley, attendance at services has been a rollercoaster.

“In the beginning of the pandemic back in March, some of our services had five people,” said Judy Yates, assistant for ministry.

“Pastor Daniel (Defassio) says, ‘That’s OK—if we have one person there, that’s church.’ But we’re up to 50 to 60 people now.

“We have several people worshipping with us who are not Lutherans— just because we’re open. And that’s OK; we have open communion.”

While the church will celebrate with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services, another big change was that Desert Lutheran did not have its annual Christmas party.

“Us Lutherans, we eat a lot,” Yates said with a chuckle. “Typically, we have a lot of meals, which we haven’t been able to do.”

Instead of a pre-Christmas feast and “posada” with pinatas, the church held a “Christmas Experience Drive-thru” Sunday, Dec. 20.

Bags of candy and other treats were passed out to kids in cars, Yates said.

“It’s drive-thru only; nobody gets out of their cars,” she stressed.

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“Gatherings that last longer post a higher risk.”

She cautioned people not to let their guards down after the good news on vaccinations beginning.

Echoing Oh’s caution, Christ noted, “it will be a number of months before vaccines are available to all, so we must continue to do all that we can to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”

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‘There’ is getting closer at The BLVD WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

When Mayor Kenn Weise and other city officials started talking about “The BLVD” in the center of Avondale, longtime residents may have been forgiven if their responses ranged from shrugs to eye rolls.

After all, the 356 acres were mostly … nothing.

On Sept. 9, 2019, Avondale City Council approved a new specific plan for its city core. Formerly known as Avondale City Center, it was rebranded as The BLVD (“The Boulevard”).

According to the brochure that launched it, “The BLVD will be the West Valley’s newest mixed-use destination and will offer pedestrian oriented districts, generous landscaping, boutique shops, and vibrant dining options, as well as parks and plazas for family and friends to gather.”

There wasn’t much there at the

time—but that is soon changing.

A year later, “there” is arriving.

Avari Apartments on the west side of Avondale Boulevard recently began construction.

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and dog park—plus a yoga lawn.

At its Dec. 7 meeting, Avondale City Council apThe Village at The BLVD’s plan for 187 rental homes was proved the Village at The approved by Avondale City Council. It is promised to be BLVD’s development plan. just the start of The BLVD, a mixture of homes, shops Though the vote was and restaurants. (Image courtesy Empire Group of Companies) unanimous, several council members raised concerns told the West Valley View her Empire about how the project will impact traf- Group of Companies is launching simfic. ilar Village communities from GoodThe BLVD has six districts. The Av- year to Peoria. The Village at Harvard ari building is in the Park District. Vil- Crossing is nearly rented out in Goodlage at The BLVD, on the east side of year and the Village at Pioneer Park Avondale Boulevard, is in the Residen- just broke ground in Peoria, with Viltial District. lage projects in Glendale close behind.

Kevin Murphy, director of AvonIn Avondale, “We’re getting ready dale’s Development and Engineering to submit a second set of plans for reServices, said the property is around view,” she said. “We’re hoping to start 16 acres at Roosevelt Street and 111th construction in the spring.”

Avenue.

If all goes well, first units will be Murphy said the Village project is ready in early 2022, she said. “geared to increasing the population to She said Empire targeted The BLVD support the businesses in the area.” property for three reasons: location, loInstead of a development surrounded cation, location. by walls, “we worked very hard with “It’s a great location close to the I-10,” the developer, Empire, to design the Duplessis said. “It’s a great urban feelproject totally differently—to turn it to be able to connect with what the city inside out,” Murphy said. is doing in the neighborhood.”

The front of the homes face sideThe Village at The BLVD is getting walks, “so it feels like an old-fashioned in on the ground floor, so to speak, with urban type of neighborhood,” Murphy restaurants, shops and many more homes said, stressing “sidewalk connections.” planned for the center of Avondale.

This is in keeping with the “pedestri“I think the Avondale Economic Dean-oriented” vision for The BLVD that velopment Department has been very council passed just over a year ago. visionary,” Duplessis said.

Shelby Duplessis, who answered The BLVD, she projected, “will be questions at the council meeting and BLVD...continued on page 5 promised “a landmark project,” later

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

Buckeye City Council approves $500,000 for utility assistance

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Months ago, West Valley cities received more than $30 million in AZ CARES funds from the state (which were originally distributed by the federal government).

With thousands behind on bills to the point of getting shut-off notices, the city of Buckeye is putting a chunk of the $9 million it received toward helping residents pay utility bills.

At its Dec. 15 meeting, Buckeye City Council approved up to $500,000 in AZ CARES contingency funds for the utility assistance program.

The Utility Assistance Program will be managed by The Salvation Army.

According to the agenda packet, “The (Buckeye) Water Resources Department has seen a steady increase in the past due accounts meeting eligibility for disconnection of services over the past eight months, with just over 9% of our active accounts (2,368) eligible for shut-off of services due to non-payment.”

The program will allow qualifying Buckeye residents to utilize a one-time utility bill credit of up to $500.

Documentation is required to show low-income requirements are met, with applications submitted to The Salvation Army.

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BLVD...continued from page 4 big. It will be very active, a place people walk to. Similar to Westgate, but on a smaller scale.”

As she told Avondale City Council, “We’re very excited to be coming to Avondale.”

On the city side, Murphy shared the excitement, vowing the Village will have “excellent connectivity that will hopefully help The BLVD to thrive.”

Councilwoman Tina Conde agreed: “This development is much needed in the area.”

Councilman Mike Pineda viewed the Village as a kickstarter project: “This is a nice way to increase the footprint, which will increase economic growth.

We can get more restaurants and enter-

In addition to the Village at The BLVD, Shelby Duplessis said the Empire Group of Companies is launching similar Village communities from Goodyear to Peoria.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Goodyear City Council cleared the way for two massive developments totaling more than 600 acres.

In clearing the runway for the 224acre Innovation Centre to take off between Citrus Road and Loop 303 south of Interstate, city council went against the recommendation of city staff—and the Goodyear Planning Commission, which voted against the project.

But council approved changing the area from agricultural zoning to allow for “industrial” development.

One might say this represents Goodyear “growing up”—as the Innovation Centre’s plan allows buildings up to 150 feet high—which would be nearly 50% taller than the Abrazo West Campus, currently Goodyear’s tallest building.

On another project, Goodyear City Council was in agreement with the Planning Commission in approving a general plan amendment to allow industrial development of 430 acres near

Broadway Road and Bullard Avenue, south of the Phoenix Goodyear Airport.

Councilman Bill Stipp noted huge power lines in the area in addressing one neighbor who opposed the plan: “For the sake of the individual who said we should not allow any more industrial … the only thing that makes sense here is industrial. We should not put homes here,” Stipp said.

The request combines two properties: one of 240 acres, owned by Robert Wagner, and one of 190 acres, owned

by Pioneer 2005.

The two properties currently have agricultural zoning. The owners requested a change to “industrial” designation “and to revise freeway alignments,” according to the agenda.

The property is in the vicinity of the proposed State Route 30 expansion.

Council unanimously approved the Wagner-Pioneer request without much discussion.

The Innovation Centre matter was another story.

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After city planner Steve Careccia outlined the project, noting the city recommended denying the request, Wendy Riddell went through developer Keystone Equities’ presentation.

While the project would create retail shops, offices, entertainment and “high-wage employment,” Riddell said cross-dock logistics and internet fulfillment warehouses were crucial to the fi-

nancial feasibility of the project.

According to the developer’s pitch, the Innovation Centre will bring a huge economic impact.

Over the next 10 years, according to the presentation, the Innovation Centre will bring: • 600 direct jobs with a total payroll of

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Goodyear is looking at increasing utility rates by 21% over the next five years.

The city of Goodyear will hold a public hearing to consider proposed increases of fees and service charges for city water, wastewater, sanitation and stormwater.

Proposed increases are 1.8% in 2021, 4.6% in 2022, 4.1% in 2023,

4.1% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025.

A current $121.49 bill would increase to $123.66 in 2021 and $146.93 in 2025.

A public hearing on the proposed increases will be held as part of the Goodyear City Council’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Goodyear City Council Chambers, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite B-101.

Email comments by Dec. 28 to utilityratestudy@goodyearaz.gov.

Massive...continued from page 6 $151.2 million.

• $7.3 million in tax revenues to the city of Goodyear.

• $5.6 million and $46.5 million in tax revenues to Maricopa County and the local school district, respectively.

• $20.6 million in tax revenue to the state of Arizona.

Additionally, Keystone projects 764 jobs will be created during construction, with a total payroll of $47.4 million and $92 million in construction and interior costs.

Riddell noted the developers have worked closely with the city “to try to find a win-win,” and agreed with Goodyear City Council approved a general plan more than 30 stipulations required by amendment for 430 acres near Phoenix Goodyear Airport. (Image courtesy city of Goodyear) the city.

She said the stumbling block for productive,” added Councilwoman city staff to approve the project is the Laura Kaino. planned cross-dock “internet fulfilment” “It seems we are welcoming internet warehouse part of the plan—which Rid- fulfillment in a lot of areas,” Kaino notdell said was an absolutely necessity to ed. “I’m not sure why that should be make Innovation Centre financially via- excluded.” ble.

Councilman Brannon Hampton said Jeff Levy, who said he works in he was against the project when it was development, was the lone citizen to originally proposed two years ago. speak. “I’m 100% in favor of the de- Now, he agreed with Stipp, who noted, velopment,” he said.

“The only thing on this site that makes Before voting, several council mem- sense is industrial.” bers explained their views.

Mayor Georgia Lord also voted for “We would all love to see more retail,” the Innovation Centre, though with a said Councilwoman Sheri Lauritano. lack of enthusiasm.

But, she said, an industrial devel“We wanted something spectacular opment with warehouses would be an there,” Lord said. improvement to the desolate area. “It’s But, she concluded, “I think this is a not a pretty parcel now,” she said. step we need to take. … I think it’s the “I think it’s time for this land to be right thing to do.”

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Despite a response to the COVID-19 pandemic that led to widespread shutdowns and other business restrictions, the city of Goodyear is in good financial shape—even better than 2019, according to a report presented at the Dec. 14 Goodyear City Council meeting.

At the same meeting, Goodyear Human Resources Director Lyman Locket presented a request to extend COVID-19-related emergency leave.

“In the first seven months of the pandemic, we’ve had 89 or our employees access this leave—and in recent weeks we’ve had a minor surge,” Lockett said.

“Although there’s light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine, we still believe (the pandemic) will carry into the next year,” he added.

Finance Director Doug Sandstrom’s report was bright.

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dit gave the city an “unmodified clean opinion” with no significant deficiencies or weaknesses—and that the city’s financial position continued to improve.

The 2019-20 fiscal year ended July 1.

At that point, Sandstrom said, the city’s governmental funds had combined balances of $227 million, an increase of $41.5 million (22.4%) over the prior year fund balance of $185.5 million.

On June 30, 2020, the general fund balance was $18 million, an increase of $1.5 million (9.1%) from the prior fiscal year.

Sandstrom said construction continues to boom, with 1,490 single-family residential permits issued in the 201920 fiscal year, an increase of 260 permits, or 21%, from the prior fiscal year.

The city’s sales tax revenues increased by even more, with a 38% jump in 2019-20 compared to 2018-19. At its Dec. 7 meeting, Goodyear City Council approved raises and new hires.

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Dawn Schuerkamp left Colorado behind to move to Goodyear—but Colorado didn’t leave her behind, in a good way.

While still living in Colorado, she entered the Ent Credit Union “Save A Little, Win A Lot” program at the beginning The $50,000 “Save A Little, Win A Lot” winner Dawn Schuerkamp, lower left, is surprised by Ent Credit of 2020.

Each month, 10 qualifying Union leadership on a Zoom call. (Photo courtesy Ent) members were randomly selected to receive a $500 cash prize. handy.

Each quarter, five qualifying members “My husband has had cancer since received a $1,000 cash prize, and, at the February of this year and hasn’t worked conclusion of the program, four grand since his diagnosis. He’s been through prizes would be awarded. One qualify- hell and back with several rounds of ing member would receive a $50,000 chemotherapy, but he just got his scans cash prize, while three runner-up priz- back and, as of this month, he is cancer es of $25,000 would be awarded. free,” Schuerkamp said during a surEnt announced Schuerkamp is the prise video call with Ent leadership. $50,000 grand prize winner.

“I’m so excited I won—winning this And, wow, will that ever come in money takes a huge burden off us.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Civil discourse Editor: Civil discourse should be both in all of these words’ denotations and connotations.

This should be food for thought for some letter writers.

Daniel Grumbling Goodyear

Reality check, please

Editor: Folks, it’s time to accept reality.

While patriots were focused outward on defending America from foreign enemies (China, et al.), our camouflaged domestic foes outflanked us and overran our homeland. It was a classic military-style diversionary maneuver. An inglorious defeat, indeed.

A harsh reality? Yes. But the saving grace may be that our humbled nation’s ever-tolerant occupiers have thoughtfully reduced the terms of surrender to just one clear diktat: obey.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”

(President Ronald Reagan) Ken Williams Goodyear

Regarding science

Editor: Vickie J. Chelini, you have certainly forgotten (or omitted) that science told us that the world was flat (well documented).

Nothing that is fast-tracked for me.

As the polio vaccine took years to de-

velop and test (well documented).

Scott Stewart Goodyear

Thank you, President Trump

Editor: Thank Trump for warp speed vaccines!

I’m sure Democrats won’t thank President Trump for his warp speed COVID-19 vaccines. They prefer to let Biden, who spent every COVID second in his basement bunker, steal credit for President Trump’s work. If, God forbid, Biden was president when COVID-19 hit America, you would be waiting five years for his declined mental ability to even give us a vaccine, which is the reverse of warp speed.

Biden wouldn’t even have stopped all flights from China because he wouldn’t want to upset his Communist Chinese friends who recently gave his son Hunter $1.5 billion, now would he? Now that Biden seems to be soon in the Oval Office, there goes the trade agreement that Trump negotiated. China won’t buy a kernel of corn from America now.

However, they won’t stop stealing our intellectual info and every secret since Democrat fools like Swalwell sleep with their spies and Feinstein uses them to chauffer her around D.C. I’m sure Pelosi’s pilot is a spy and has her plane full of hidden microphones. She probably even gives him a $15 ice cream bar for flying her to Frisco and back.

Every leader on earth has never

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dealt with a pandemic of this proportion. Trump called in every single expert in the medical field to create these vaccines. He demanded they try warp speed.

Then, Biden started his commercials saying “Trump was killing Americans” and “we have to get control of the virus to get the economy back.” Exactly what President Trump was doing for the whole time Joe was hiding in his basement! Joe must not have had a TV in his bunker to watch Trump, Fauci and Dr. Birx on TV daily giving updates.

Do you actually want an Alzheimer’s patient directing your pandemic, or the guy who got the vaccines and ventilators at warp speed, after Biden/Obama depleted all of the emergency supplies and didn’t bother to replenish them because golf was more important?

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the Democrats perfected their scam to get rid of the goose that laid the golden eggs for America. Now, sit back and watch America become that third-world country that will be worse than what Venezuela has become. I was in Venezuela when it was prospering. If

only you knew what I know about Korrupt Kamala, you would want to stock up on some pampers. Sit back and enjoy the “ride”!

James Logan Goodyear

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which spiked partisan bitterness to unprecedented levels and a nonstop choWhen it comes to doing life-threat- rus of media and social media anger ening work during the COVID-19 pan- merchants at work second-guessing demic, we have rightfully congratulat- every single Ducey decision ad infinied our heroes on the front tum, ad nauseam. lines: doctors, nurses, fireThat’s a lot to deal with fighters, cops, paramedics. for a job that pays $95K a Theirs are exceedingly year. difficult jobs under normal The two major critiques conditions, much less at a against Ducey demontime when Arizona’s panstrate the no-win challenge demic death toll is at 7,500 COVID-19 represents. and rising.

The “pro-health” side It goes without saying wants Ducey to wield govthat these men and womernment like a blunt instruen deserve our respect. ment, closing down busiAnd they have gotten it, nesses and implementing a DAVID LEIBOWITZ for which I am grateful. mandatory curfew to “slow But you know who else deserves a the spread.” modicum of respect for taking on the They point to 7,500 dead as a reason difficult challenges created by the pan- to ignore Arizona’s 8% unemployment demic, yet has received nothing but rate—up from 4.4% in February, but criticism and jeers? down from 13% in April.

Gov. Doug Ducey.

For them, lives lost and COVID-19 Hear me out before you start penning case rates are the only metrics that matter. the hate mail.

They can live with Arizona having lost First, let me specify what I’m not nearly 300,000 jobs between February saying: that Ducey’s performance has and April, even if thus far only 194,000 been heroic or that he has exhibited the of those jobs have been replaced. personal courage of a first responder.

They don’t want to talk about money, He hasn’t, and that isn’t in his job de- only about full hospital beds and full scription anyway. mortuaries.

I’m also not saying Ducey’s Opposed by 180 degrees is the COVID-19 leadership has been exem- “pro-economy” side. plary, nor am I saying the man deserves They do want to talk about economic a medal of honor, a grade of A, or even carnage—and about the statistical unre-election (were that not a moot point likelihood of dying from COVID-19. because of term limits).

Their argument goes something like Here’s what I’m saying: I cannot this: “Imagine a city of 100,000 peoimagine a more thankless, more caught- ple, like Yuma. Using today’s COVID between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place job stats, that city would have about 6,000 than leading a state of 7 million people positive tests this year. And deaths? against a murderous invisible enemy.

About 105. That’s 1 out of every 1,000 Then throw in the 2020 election, people.

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“So it sounds like my likelihood of dying from COVID is 1 in 1,000.

“For that you want to crash our whole economy and destroy my freedom?”

Stuck in the middle there’s Ducey.

Some of his decisions have been failures, like an eviction moratorium unaccompanied by necessary relief monies that effectively turned 1 million private properties into free housing.

Others, like not implementing a statewide nightly curfew, make perfect sense viewed through the prism of effectiveness versus injury.

The governor clearly has tried to balance economic damage with potential health impacts. To the extent that he’s been criticized for doing so, it’s out of the mistaken belief that his job should be easy or that we could have suffered COVID without consequence.

I’d give Ducey a B-minus for his pandemic response. On the hardest test ever faced by a governor, an exam that’s the equivalent of a surprise rocket science final, taken in public and when everyone else has all the answers.

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

OPINION

Both parties must work together

BY REP. DEBBIE LESKO

unique opportunity to address important issues with potentially bipartisan This year, our nation was faced with consensus. It is an honor to be elected unprecedented challenges—the threat to serve in this Congress, and I look of conflict with a foreign forward to working with adversary, a historic presimy colleagues on both dential impeachment trial, sides of the aisle to impleprotests in cities across the ment policies that improve country and a worldwide the lives of Arizonans and pandemic. Though the road all Americans as I have was tough, we have made it throughout my tenure. through and look forward While in Congress, I have to the promise of a new worked to build consensus year. and reached across the aisle With a COVID-19 vacto introduce HR 5823, the cine approved and nationDHS Illicit Border Tunnel wide distribution beginDefense Act, with my colDEBBIE LESKO ning, 2021 will no doubt league Congresswoman be a year of hope and progress as we Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) to adcontinue to fight this virus, but it also dress illicit, cross-border tunnels. I also brings with it new opportunities to ad- worked with Congresswoman Karen dress other challenges facing our na- Bass (D-CA) on HR 8608, Carrie’s tion, especially in Congress.

Law, which protects women and ends The 117th Congress represents one mandatory arbitration in instances of of the closest majority-minority splits physical sexual assault. We joined tosince the late 1990s, and it presents a gether again on HR 7718, the Protect-

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ing the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act, to ensure incarcerated pregnant women and their babies are protected. This bill even passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year.

Finding opportunities for this type of consensus will be essential for both parties in this historic, closely split Congress and our broader divided government.

I look forward to continuing to support policies that protect our seniors, lower the cost of health care and serve our veterans—ideas we can all support, Republicans and Democrats. Ideas for all Americans.

With 2020 coming to a close, let us go into 2021 with thankfulness for the many blessings we have received and optimism for the bright future of our great nation.

Debbie Lesko, who represents parts of Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Glendale and Peoria in the 8th Congressional District, was reelected with 60% of votes Nov. 3. She lives in Peoria.

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At its Dec. 14 meeting, Goodyear City Council considered requests from two businesses in the booming Estrella Parkway stretch south of Interstate 10.

The first was easy enough: Council approved a request by Henry Tran for a new liquor license for Henry’s Hawaiian Grill at 560 N. Estrella Parkway.

The second matter was a bit trickier.

Goodyear Senior Planner Alex Lestinsky presented a request for a drive-thru Bosa Donut restaurant at Estrella Parkway and Roosevelt Street.

On Dec. 2, the Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.

But Dan Silveira, representative of the property owner’s association for Parkway Village, told council retail business owners were concerned about possible congestion of traffic at the exit of the drive-thru. He requested more time for the business owners to meet with Bosa Donuts to discuss an alternative to the design.

Since the doughnut shop must get approval from the property owner’s association, council voted to “continue” the matter. Stay tuned …

• Even by Buckeye standards, this was a huge land transaction: Strategic Capital and busy developer Michael Cowley purchased a staggering 475 Acres at 291st Avenue and Sun Valley Parkway for $3.4 million.

The land is next to Sun City Festival and zoned by the city of Buckeye as a master-planned community.

• Looks like multiple developers want to keep Buckeye going as “America’s fastest-growing city.”

Landsea Homes, a California-based

homebuilder doing a lot of work in the West Valley, now has homes for sale at the Marketside Tercera at Verrado in Buckeye.

“This new neighborhood in the innovative Verrado master plan delivers resort-style living with stylish features, unmatched recreation and amenities, and unique spaces that cater to each individual’s lifestyle,” said Todd Condon, vice president of sales and marketing, Arizona division, Landsea Homes.

“Homes within our other Verrado neighborhoods have been very popular with new homebuyers, and right away we are seeing the same response here.”

Marketside Tercera will consist of 123 single-family homes ranging in size from 1,387 square feet to 2,325 square feet. There are four different floor plans, which include a mix of single- and two-story homes and unique architecturally designed exteriors.

The pitch: “Tucked into the stunning White Tank Mountains, the Verrado master-planned community offers exclusive amenities in addition to access to 21 miles of hiking and biking trails for people of all ages.

Verrado also contains a walkable Main Street district with shops and restaurants just minutes from the new homes.”

Marketside Tercera features “smart home” automation, including wireless entry door locks, thermostat control, etc. And Landsea Homes sales offices and model homes have air purifier systems “to make the buying process safer and healthier.”

For more information about new homes at Marketside Tercera, visit landseahomes. com/verrado/marketside-tercera.

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Patriot All-America hits YouTube this year

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the golf bags are shipped to players’ schools and auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military servicemen and women killed or disabled while in active service.

“It’s a great way to honor our soldiers.

It helps the players connect to what the servicemen do,” Rasmussen said.

“They are not just playing for themselves. They’re playing for a fallen soldier who has sacrificed himself for the betterment of our country,” said Jerry Colangelo, Patriot All-America chairman emeritus.

Rasmussen said this year’s 54-hole tournament has one of the strongest fields. Past alumni of The Patriot All-America include Brooks Koepka,

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The West Valley Mavericks were looking forward to hitting the Patriot All-America Golf Invitational’s 10th anniversary milestone this year.

Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

So, like most 2020 events, the West Valley Mavericks will livestream the event, which runs from Sunday, Dec. 27, to Thursday, Dec. 31, at The Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, via YouTube.

The 54-hole stroke-play competition is Tuesday, Dec. 29, to Thursday, Dec. 31.

“We’re not going to have the hospitality tent, but we’re excited to livestream the golf event, including the opening ceremonies,” said Erik Rasmussen, event chairman. “We couldn’t celebrate the way we wanted to.”

The Patriot All-America, presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers, is a top amateur golf event, attracting Ping All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.

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Scenes like these from the 2019 Patriot All-America will be livestreamed on YouTube during the 2020 Patriot All-America, Dec. 27-31. (Photos courtesy Patriot All-America Invitational)

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“We’re just excited to provide the

event,” Rasmussen said. “It’s the strongest field we’ve ever had. We’re excited to do it in a little different fashion.”

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Library employee awarded Outstanding Service Award

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Janene Van Leeuwan of the Buckeye Library was awarded the 2020 Arizona Library Association’s Outstanding Library Service Award.

Van Leeuwan was honored for her countless hours and efforts dedicated to developing, growing, managing and adapting the Entrepreneurial Outreach Network (EON) for Buckeye over the past five years, with limited resources and funding. Her efforts helped launch several small businesses.

She also created EON’s youth summer program. This is a free summer program providing young adults with the tools and resources needed to become an entrepreneur and reach their dreams.

“Her work continues to create jobs in the community and improve the quality of life for aspiring business owners,”

said Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn.

“We cannot think of anyone more deserving of this award than Janene.”

The Outstanding Library Service Award from the Arizona Library Association is given to an individual who performs activities that go beyond regular library service, provides a benefit to the community and serves as a model for other libraries.

The EON program is a collaboration between the Buckeye Public Library System, Buckeye’s Economic Development Department and the ASU Entrepreneurship and Innovation division. It provides current and aspiring small-business owners access to continuing education, mentorship, service providers, networking and other valuable resources.

To learn more about Buckeye’s EON program, visit buckeyeaz.gov/EON.

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BUCKEYE ‘SUPER HEROES’ Though it was not the huge, indoor event of previous years, the Buckeye “Super Heroes”—including police and firemen—joined forces to spread holiday cheer for 575 kids in 325 families. A drive-thru event was held Saturday, Dec. 19. Families received toys for each child, a lap blanket for each child, stocking stuffers, stuffed animals, a puzzle for each family, and a food box with a ham and nonperishables. (Photos courtesy city of Buckeye)

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Phoenix Raceway donates $40,000 to four local nonprofits

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

After a big year for the Avondale track, Phoenix Raceway and Arizona Accelerator Charities donated $40,000 to local nonprofits.

The four local charities—100 Club of Arizona, Phoenix Children’s, Teach for America Phoenix and Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix)—were identified earlier this year as the beneficiaries of funds raised by Arizona Accelerator Charities, leading up to Phoenix Raceway’s first-ever NASCAR Championship Weekend in November.

“We’re honored to have the opportunity to provide these grants to these four amazing organizations that continue to do so much to improve the lives of many in our community,” said Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese. “This year was a challenging one for everyone, especially for local charities that provide so much to those in need. I’m proud that we are able to support these groups in their efforts, and we look forward to continuing to do so with the NASCAR Accelerators for years to come.”

Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese spread holiday cheer with donations to nonprofits. (Photos courtesy Phoenix Raceway)

Funds for the grants were raised throughout the year through various efforts, such as the 50/50 Raffle presented by Arizona Lottery, Track Laps for Charity, NASCAR-branded Arizona license plates and charitable donations. Arizona Accelerator Charities is a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation and is dedicated to accelerating our communities in Arizona through charitable investments supporting education, health care, families of active-duty military and veterans, as well as life-enrichment

programs for children and families.

The NASCAR Accelerators formed in March 2020. Founding members include co-chairmen Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Zion & Zion CEO Aric Zion, as well as Nikki Balich, Latasha Causey, Haley Chapman, Mark Clifford, Todd Davis, Gregg Edgar, Larry Ferguson, Angela Harrolle, Tim Harrison, Sintra Hoffman, Brian Hogan, Debbie Johnson, John Levin, Linda Little, Casey Mears, Scott Pasmore, Anita Petersen, Robbie Petty, Monique Porras, Eddie Rausch, Kim Sabow, Ray

Schey, Bobbi Sparrow, Adam Walter and Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise.

Phoenix Raceway hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year.

In 2021, the spring event weekend, March 12-14, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series.

Later in 2021, for the second straight year, Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Weekend, November 5-7. For more information, visit phoenixraceway.com.

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GOby FIGURE! Linda Thistle

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‘SHOP WITH A COP’ EVENT The Goodyear Police Department celebrated the holidays with 12 children during the 20th annual Shop with a Cop event Dec. 12. Nominations were based on financial need, high academic standards, and character. Students began their day by meeting assigned officers, enjoying breakfast, and visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Following breakfast, students were taken to the Target store located at 1515 N. Litchfield Road, where they shopped for fun toys and games. Masks were worn, with other social distancing measures. “This has been an especially difficult year for so many, but we didn’t want to let the pandemic steal Christmas from these special children. Shop with a Cop is always a heart-warming event and one that the members of the police department look forward to each year,” said Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez. He thanked the PebbleCreek Home Tour Group, CTCA, Target, Black Rock Coffee and Hampton Inn for contributing to “a very special occasion for these kids.” (Photos courtesy Goodyear Police Department)

Littleton, Tolleson welcome new board members

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

On Dec. 16, Littleton Governing Board President Curtis Nielson administered the oath of office to newly elected board member Sara Contreras.

Contreras has children in the district and works for the Tolleson Union High School District as the chair of special services at Sierra Linda High School.

Kathy Reyes and John Raeder III

were reelected to the board and also took the oath Dec. 16.

Reyes was first elected to the Littleton Governing Board in February 1996.

Raeder III became a board member

in May 2015.

A week earlier, the Tolleson Union High School District welcomed Dr. Elda Luna-Najera, who was appointed to the TUHSD Governing Board Nov. 9.

Dr. Elda Luna-Najera, left, is a new Tolleson Union High School District board member.

(Photo courtesy TUHSD)

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OBITUARIES

Herman Manley

Herman Manley, age 90, of Laveen, Arizona passed away December 6, 2020 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born November 25, 1930 to Acie Manley and Lucenda Lassiter in Jackson, Virginia. Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/herman -manley/

Gordon W. Courtney

Gordon W. Courtney, age 87 of Glendale, Arizona passed away on December 8, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born March 19, 1933 to Gordon W. Courtney Sr. and Glydas E. Coldwell in Kansas City, Missouri.

Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/gordon-w-courtney/

Helen Bernice Heyl

Mrs. Helen Bernice Heyl, 98 of Avondale, Arizona passed away on December 14, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. She was born March 1, 1922, to Earl and Elva Briscoe in Talent, Oregon.

Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/helenbernice-heyl/

Rebecca Kay Dudko

Rebecca Kay Dudko, age 51 of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on December 8, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born January 7, 1969 to Clarence and Karen Warstler in Garrett, Indiana.

Services were held at on December 18, 2020.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/rebecca-kaydudko/

Pete Robles Canales

Mr. Pete R. Canales, age 75, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on November 24, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born October 19, 1945 to Frank B. Canales and Amalia R. Canales in San Antonio, Texas. A visitation was held December 3, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goo-

dyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/peteroblescanales/

Josua Mercer Mannhardt

Mr. Josua Mercer Mannhardt, age 49 of Tolleson, Arizona passed away on December 3, 2020 in Tolleson, Arizona. He was born April 8, 1971 to James and Dolores Mannhardt in Davenport, Iowa.

Joss was a very loving and caring person.

He would not hesitate to stop for a homeless person every time he saw one. He loved all animals and they were always a part of his life. Joss was an athletic person when he was young, he was in gymnastics, karate, and swimming. He competed in national swimming competitions. He enjoyed hiking with his wife Darla and liked being in nature. Joss was talented in music, he played the violin and piano. He was great in art, specifically, ceramics and drawing.

He got an Associates degree in fine arts at Scott Community college in Davenport, Iowa. He worked great with adolescents at Tumbleweed and, with the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center for 8 years. He was always proud of his vending business called Mannhardt Vending that he had for 20 years!

Josua is survived by his wife, Darla Mannhardt, his pets; Samantha, Abby, Princess, and George, his sisters; Kelsey and Sunny Mannhardt, his nieces; Taylor and Mackenzie Mannhardt, as well as his parents; James and Jeralee Mannhardt.

Services are private at this time.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/josuamercer-mannhardt/

Dorothea Stamaris Dorothea Stamaris, a resident of Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria, AZ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 6th. She was 93.

Born and raised in Germany, Dorothea came to the states to be the wife of an American soldier, George, whom she met by chance encounter at a checkpoint in Berlin at war's end.

That encounter would lead to more than 7 decades full of memories.

Dorothea was a unique woman known for her bright mind. She loved classical music, reading philosophy, playing board games and, yes, shopping. She was vibrant and classy and, while she loved to laugh, she was by nature a contemplative woman. She loved the Oregon Coast and could stand for a long while at the water's edge lost in thought.

Dorothea had a successful career, working for many years in San Francisco's Embarcadero District.

But the greatest part of her life was her marriage to George, who preceded her in death by a half year. They lived in a dozen places, traveled Europe in their earlier years, raised two children and were by each other's side through all their respective life events.

Dorothea is survived by her daughter Dorie (Brad) Hedien and son Denis (Anne) Stamaris, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/dorothe a-stamaris/

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Santos Loza

Ms. Santos Loza, 96 of Glendale, Arizona passed away December 6, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born November 3, 1924, to Cirildo Loza and Ramona Martinez in Poteet, Texas. Services were held on December 14 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/santosloza/

Angel Garcia

Angel Garcia of Buckeye was born Sept 10, 1958 passed away on Dec.7 2020. He was born in Rainbow Valley AZ To Ramona Garcia and Santos Garcia. Survived by his wife Debora, 2 Daughters Marlo and Tena, son Nicholas. 1 Granddaughter Sydney. Brothers Johnny of Washinton. Norbert and Raymond.

Many nieces and nephews. Proceded in death by his son Andrew, parent Santos and Ramona, brother Santos Jr. Services will be held December 18, 2020 Palm Valley Funeral Home 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. 10761 W Grand Ave. Sun City AZ 85353

Daniel Larson

Mr. Daniel Larson passed away on December 8, 2020. Dan is survived by his two children: Daniel Jr (DJ) and Cassandra (Cassie) and seven grandchildren. Dan had enlisted into the Airforce where he honorably served until retirement at Msgt. Dan had a enjoyable career with Philips Medical and was well liked and respected among his peers. Dan was innovative, patriotic, humorous, caring and generous. He touched the lives of many and was an inspiration to all. Dan was known to say his greatest joy and the light of his life was his close knit and loving family. He is an unquestioning friend and beloved father.

Ana Maria Gutierrez

Ms. Ana Maria Gutierrez, 71 of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away on December 9, 2020 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. She was born October 2, 1949, to Teofilo Gutierrez and Maria de Jesus Gonzales in Fresno, California.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/ana-maria-gutierre

Paula M. Gonzales

Mrs. Paula M. Gonzales, age 71 of Cashion, Arizona passed away on December 12, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born February, 27, 1949 to Ensteo and Cruz Mendoza in Mathis, Texas. Services were held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, in Goodyear, Arizona.

Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/paulam-gonzales/

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OBITUARIES Dian Lines Shropshire Dian Lines Shropshire passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 3, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was 87. Dian was born in Safford, AZ on Sept. 27, 1933 to Leona Olson and Vearl Arthur Lines.

She attended Safford High School, Eastern Arizona College, and graduated from Arizona State University in Elementary Education.

Dian taught elementary school in California. While teaching in China Lake, she met Edwin Demar Shropshire Jr, a Naval Aviator who became the love of her life. They married in 1959 and had three children-Liz, Ed, and Doss. Dian taught them by example the joy of serving, to respect those with differing beliefs, and that holding onto bad feelings for anyone just isn't worth it.

The family moved multiple times during 30 years in the military, living in Lemoore, Chula Vista, Monterey, and Coronado CA; Pensacola and Jacksonville, FL, Bremerton, WA; and Beeville, TX. Dian loved and served every place she lived. In 2000 they moved to Litchfield Park, AZ so Dian could live near her family.

Dian loved being so close to her sisters and their families.

Dian was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the church and enjoyed serving there, feeling that through service Heavenly Father put amazing friends into her life. Dian also gave much of her time to the Shropshire Music Foundation. She supported SMF and gave advice that helped them reach over 19,000 war-affected children and teenagers internationally.

Dian is preceded in death by her husband Ed and son Doss (Ki). She is survived by her children Liz and Ed III (Jane); her grandchildren Kara, Sidney, Coleman, and Kimi; her sister Linda Kempton; and her Kosovar granddaughter Erblina.

Dian did not want a funeral now because of Covid. The family will hold a graveside service at the Safford City Cemetery on December 19 at 1pm, and a celebration of her life in when it is safe to do so.

Before she passed, Dian asked that in lieu of flowers people make a donation to the Shropshire Music Foundation at www.TeachingChildrenPeace.org. Please visit hansenmortuary.com to leave an online condolence or to share a memory of Dian.

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Mr. Terry Lee Perkins, age 73 of Avondale, Arizona passed away on December 9, 2020 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was born May 10, 1947 to Estle and Dorothy Perkins in Madisonville, Kentucky. Services were held on December 15, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.

To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/terrylee-perkins/

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15% OFF

POOL SERVICES

$

623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

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

623-322-9100

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

PLUMBING 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

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

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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triplerpool@gmail.com

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ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

All types of roofing!

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All Types of Roofing

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• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modified Bitumen

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 23, 2020

BUILT BUILT

FOR THE FOR THE

BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE

HOLIDAY HOLIDAY SALES SALES EVENT EVENT ENDS ENDS SOON SOON

2020 F-150 XLTs 25% OFF!

HOLIDAY SAVINGS up to 30% OFF on SELECT FORDS! 2020 FORD FUSION

• Navigation • Adapt Cruise • CoPilot 360 • More!

30% OFF

• CoPilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi • Rear Camera • More!

24,365 $ JONES DISCOUNT 7,310* $

MSRP

17,055

STK# 20318

2020 FORD EXPLORER XLT

• Navigation • Adapt Cruise • CoPilot 360 • More!

45,990 11,498* $

40,280 12,084* $

MSRP $

28,196

$

STK# 20153

JONES SALES PRICE

STK# 20137

2020 FORD F150 CREW XLT

25% OFF

47,515 11,879*

MSRP JONES DISCOUNT $

34,492

$

JONES SALES PRICE

JONES SALES PRICE • Chrome Pkg • Tow Pkg • 4G Wi-Fi • More!

25% OFF

MSRP JONES DISCOUNT $

30% OFF

JONES DISCOUNT

$

JONES SALES PRICE

2020 FORD EDGE TITANIUM

$

35,636

$

STK# 20255

Jones Ford’s End of Year Pre-Owned Sales Event!

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC LTD

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SV

2010 FORD F-150 FX2 SPORT

2014 FORD FUSION SE

2009 TOYOTA VENZA

2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK 350

2016 HONDA ACCORD SPORT

$6,823

$7,223

$7,723

$9,923

$10,523

$10,723

$12,423

$13,323

2017 GMC TERRAIN SLE

2015 TOYOTA RAV4 LE

1999 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

2017 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK EX-L NAVI

2012 FORD F-150 FX4

2012 FORD F-150 LARIAT

2014 FORD F-150 KING RANCH 4X4

2019 FORD F-150

$13,623

$13,823

14,923

$18,723

$19,823

$21,323

$23,779

$24,823

2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

2019 FORD RANGER XLT

2020 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT

2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ

2019 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD OFF ROAD

2019 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT

2019FORDSUPERDUTYF-450PICKUPKINGRANCH

$27,923

$28,923

$31,923

$34,623

$36,423

$37,723

$48,923

$77,723

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20612A

20595A

X9250A

T9240

T9275

20581A

20572B

X9203A

P9238B

21117M

20590B

X9226A

20512A

20323A

21111A

20411A

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

623.386.4429 | WWW.JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM

All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Company, Program #30648 Trade Assist Required. See Dealer for Details. Prices valid through 12/29/2020. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.

X9204

West y!

Valle

20354A

20314A

21132A

20538A

P9277

21117A