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RESIDENTS OF THE HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY in Buckeye survey the damage to their trailer after a massive storm swept through the area July 29. Officials are calling it the worst storm in five years, with reported wind gusts of 80 mph.
READY FOR RELEASE Rescued owls to be released today in Buckeye — Page 4.
Picking up the pieces Storm destroys trailers in Buckeye; 26K customers lose power in W. Valley by Emily Toepfer assistant editor
MEET THE CANDIDATES Avondale City Council hopefuls sounds off — Page 11.
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A television set, children’s bicycles and shattered furniture are scattered around a concrete foundation that used to hold a family’s trailer home in Buckeye. The aftermath of a July 29 storm that swept across the West Valley at about 9 p.m. resembles damage often caused by a tornado. Several trailers in the Hopeville community
near Yuma and Palo Verde roads in Buckeye were destroyed, and a dozen more were damaged when intense winds hit the area, officials said. A pregnant woman and six children walked away with minor injuries after a trailer blew over, said Capt. Cliff Turner, a spokesman with the Buckeye Valley Fire District. Most of the children were loaded into a nearby vehicle, but the woman and at least one toddler were still inside when the trailer tipped over, Turner said.
“I haven’t heard whether it was actually a micro burst, but there was a lot of damage in that little community,” he said. “Their trailer got blown over on its side — it was like the really old single-wides still on jack stands, so I think when it went over, it lost its structural integrity and just disintegrated.” The woman, who is five months pregnant, was (See Pieces on Page 5)
Stocking up Temple to mark 25th anniversary of murders on supplies by Glenn Gullickson staff writer
The 25th anniversary of one of the West Valley’s most shocking crimes will be observed during a day of events at the Buddhist Temple of Arizona in Waddell. The Wat Promkunaram Memorial Day Anniversary will be Saturday at the temple at 17212 W. Maryland Ave., Waddell. Events that are open to the public will mark the day when nine people were killed in the worst mass murder in Arizona history, a crime that made international headlines as the “Temple Murders.” Among the participants at the anniversary events will be Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. The Maharamluek Day, or Great Memorial Anniversary, will begin at 10 a.m. with the lighting of candles and a sermon. Afternoon events start at 1 p.m. with chanting and meditation.
At 5:30 p.m., there will be a talk by Pha Debbuddhivides, president of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the U.S. Phah Wides Brommakun, abbot and head monk of Wat Promkunaram, will give a welcome speech and blessing at 6 p.m., followed by remarks from Arpaio. The sheriff will also present certificates of appreciation for the services the temple has provided to the county, and the temple will present gifts to Arpaio. Those who died will be remembered with an offering of robes to 10 monks and a religious ceremony. The day will conclude at 7 p.m. with a candlelight vigil at the monument on the temple grounds dedicated to those who were killed, followed by a dinner of Thai food. The memorial service is one of the best attended annual events at the temple, attracting hundreds of (See Temple on Page 5)
W.V. schools back in session by Kourtney Balsan special to the View
It’s that time of year again when summer fun comes to an end. School supply shopping is in full swing, with half of West Valley districts already in session. School supply lists can be found at many local stores, and let pupils know what they’ll need to start out the year. The lists vary by grade and school — from clothes and crayons to calculators and paper, the lists go on and on. “The new school year means new clothes, new teachers, new friends and new learning opportunities for all kids,” said Gina DeCoste, principal at Mabel Padgett Elementary in Goodyear. “It’s always a thrill to see teachers feeling refreshed and enthusiastic as they prepare their classrooms to lead a new group of (See Supplies on Page 2)