West Valley View - South Zone - 01.04.2023

Attorney general sues BESD, superintendent

BY JORDAN ROGERS West Valley View Managing Editor

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit on Dec. 28 against the Buckeye Elementary School District and superintendent Kristi Wilson.

This follows a report issued by the Arizona auditor general that found BESD paid Wilson more than $1.7 million of “additional compensation” from July 2016 to December 2021. That brought Wilson’s total compensation to about $3.3 million for that time, an estimated $571,256 of which she was not entitled to under her employment agreements.

“Transparency and accountability are not electives in our public school districts,” Brnovich said. “Hardworking taxpayers expect these public funds to be expended in accordance with the law and the best interest of

students.”

The auditor general found that Wilson’s compensation was about 100% more than what the state’s three largest school districts, on average, paid their superintendents during the same period. The lawsuit seeks to require Wilson, who has been the district superintendent since 2013, to return any funds BESD paid her in violation of her employment agreements and the Arizona Constitution’s Gift Clause.

The Buckeye Elementary School District issued a statement in response to the attorney general’s findings.

“It is surprising and disappointing that the Arizona attorney general chose to issue a news release to publicize the lawsuit filed against our school district and superinten-

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Arrest made in Idaho students’ murders

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

A28-year-old man was arrested Dec. 30 in connection with the Nov. 13 deaths of four University of Idaho students, including former Avondale resident Xana Kernodle.

Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ house in Pennsylvania.

The 20-year-old Kernodle was killed along with her boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21. The Kernodle family could not be reached for comment.

Kohberger is a Ph.D. student at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, according to the college’s website. The university is 8 miles from the 1122 King Road residence in Moscow, Ida-

ho, where the four students were found dead.

Goncalves, Mogen and Kernodle shared the home, while Kernodle’s boyfriend, Chapin, was staying the night, according to investigators.

Kohberger was due in court Jan. 3 in Pennsylvania, when he was expected to waive extradition to Idaho, according to reports.

Latah County (Idaho) prosecutor Bill Thompson said during a Dec. 30 press conference that a criminal complaint charging Kohberger with four counts of murder in the first degree, as well as felony burglary, was filed Dec. 29.

Moscow Police Chief James Fry said during the same press conference that his department received 19,000 tips and conducted 300 interviews. He was limited in what he could release before Kohberger’s Jan. 3 hearing. That included a motive or relation-

ship with the victims.

“We’re still asking people to send us things on the tip line,” he said. “We’re trying to build that picture. We’re putting all the pieces together.”

Police had sought a Hyundai Elantra that was seen near the crime scene. They found the car with Kohberger and DNA matched genetic material at the crime scene, Fry said.

“I can tell you, for a lot of law enforcement, it was a fairly sleepless couple nights,” Fry said. “I have faith in those agencies across the nation. I have faith in our officers. I have faith in the FBI.”

Crews cleaning the 1122 King Road home were asked to stop just before the press conference, according to Fry, per a “legal request from the court.” He didn’t elaborate

BESD Superintendent Kristi Wilson. (Buckeye Elementary School District/Submitted)

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The four victims were killed by stabbing as they slept. Fry said some of them had defensive wounds.

“These murders have (rocked) our community and no arrest will ever bring back these young students,” Fry said.

“However, we do believe justice will be found through the criminal process. We stand assured that the work is not done. It’s just started. Since November, we have remained laser focused on pursuing every lead. I recognize the frustration with the lack of information that’s been released, but providing details might have tainted the process or alerted the suspect of our progress.”

Thompson added, “My office and investigators have to live with the restriction of pretrial publicity. We will share with you whatever we’re allowed to.”

Idaho State Police Director Col. Kedrick Wills expressed his sadness about the murders.

“These tragic murders took four vibrant lives from our community,” Wills said.

“I’m thankful for the media partners who have kept this in the forefront. This investigation is far from over. This is not an ending but a new beginning.”

Scott Green, the University of Idaho president, sent a memo to students and employees after the arrest announcement.

“Bryan Christopher Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania last night in connection with the King Street homicides, according to the Moscow Police Department. The U of I does not appear to have any record of Kohberger. No motive has been released by law enforcement.

“This is the news we have been waiting for and a relief for our community and most importantly, the families of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. We are grateful for the hard work of law enforcement to protect our community and bring justice.

and confused by this senseless crime. This was made possible by Gov. Brad Little’s financial support. Vast and committed FBI resources brought important expertise to this complex case. Across the board, dedicated, highly competent personnel worked on this case.

“This crime has nevertheless left a mark on our university, our community and our people. As such, counseling services remain available to all students over the break and when classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 11. Employees needing assistance can use the free and confidential EAP resources available through your benefits or contact David Talbot, university ombuds, at ombuds@uidaho. edu for additional support.

“Classes in self-defense, vigilance, stalking awareness, healthy relationships and more, as well as the distribution of personal safety devices, will continue as planned. Additional security personnel have been added to the university’s security team and local law enforcement will increase patrols on campus and in nearby neighborhoods.

“The outpouring of support from across the state and nation helped sustain us during this most trying time.

For the past several weeks, we were all Vandals, and that provided the strength that helped us navigate the international scrutiny visited on our students and employees. Kindness is contagious and provided light that reclaimed ground lost to evil and darkness. We are thankful for the compassion shown to our community.

“The care for each other and resilience of our students and employees has been remarkable. Our students come first, and that was proven each and every day of this investigation. We are committed to safely delivering the college town atmosphere, campus experience and hightouch, quality education for which the University of Idaho is known.

“While we cannot bring back Maddie, Kaylee, Xana and Ethan, we can thoughtfully and purposefully carry their legacy forward in the work we do. The next few months will be tough on their friends and families as the legal system begins the process of publicly prosecuting these crimes to bring justice. Let’s keep them in our thoughts and prayers and continue to stand #vandalstrong.”

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“It has been a stressful time for our university, but we never lost faith that this case would be solved and are grateful for the hard work of the MPD and their law enforcement partners. We appreciate the increased security presence of the Idaho State Police to bring comfort and calm to a community shocked

dent with no notice or alert to the school district’s governing board or leadership,” the statement said.

“We are reviewing all this material now and it would be premature to issue any statements before we fully understand the attorney general’s actions. We look forward to responding through the appropriate legal channels.

“It is worth noting, though, that the superintendent’s employment contracts that have been called into question were

negotiated in good faith by two attorneys with the governing board. We will reemphasize the district’s position on the auditor general’s report, which also is the foundation of the attorney general’s complaint. That position includes:

The district disagrees with the auditor general’s overall findings. The governing board did not gift public monies in approving a contractual benefit of employment for the superintendent — particularly in light of the fact the district’s administrative expenses, which include the superintendent’s compen-

sation, have been consistently lower than peer districts.

The district governing board, elected by the people who live in the school district, has the legal authority to determine the salary and benefits for the superintendent.

The district has stayed within budget and our schools have done well academically, including documented improvement for our schools with the latest letter grades issued by the state.”

The auditor general first conducted a performance audit on BESD, and in April 2022, issued a report which contained findings of payments. The performance audit was the second of two reports completed on BESD.

The first report focused on the district’s efficiency and effectiveness in administration, plant operations and maintenance, food service and transportation.

The audit showed that, compared to other districts, BESD spent 54% more per person on executive administration, which included Wilson’s salary and benefits package. This information led to wanting to conduct an immediate second report.

Part two focused on executive administrative spending, particularly the superintendent’s salary and benefits package. The second audit revealed the aforementioned numbers of Wilson having been paid more than $1.7 million from July 2016 to December 2021.

It also found that BESD was not transparent, as it omitted Wilson’s “additional compensation” amounts and “other critical information that would have enabled the public to monitor BESD and Wilson’s performance,” the report stated.

Lastly, the second audit found that BESD miscalculated Wilson’s “required withholdings,” overpaying an estimated $571,256 — or 33%.

Arizona’s “Gift Clause” prohibits the donation or grant of public funds to private individuals or entities unless it is for a public purpose and the value to be received by the public is not “grossly disproportionate” to the consideration being paid by the public.

None of the three employment agreements between BESD and Wilson, however, were documented as a public purpose.

On top of the extra money Wilson had allegedly been receiving, according to the report, the average annual salary for

a teacher with BESD is $44,536 — 15% below the state’s average.

From 2014 to 2016, Wilson’s annual salary averaged at $172,813, but beginning in 2017, when BESD entered into three separate employment agreements with Wilson to pay “addition compensation” related to retirement services through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and unused leave totaling $1,712,976.

Agreement one covered 2017 to 2019, agreement two covered 2019 to 2021, and agreement three covered 2021 to 2023. Each agreement called for BESD to provide additional compensation to allow Wilson to purchase retirement service credit from ASRS. While the first agreement put an annual compensation limit, $46,800 annually, the second two did not.

“Of this $1,712,976 ‘additional compensation,’ BESD paid to or on behalf of Wilson a total of $1,509,311 for Wilson to purchase 11 years of retirement service credit, at five different school districts in another state, with ASRS,” the report said.

It was found that BESD paid the ASRS $885,634 of Wilson’s behalf, $358,109 to Wilson directly, and $265,568 to taxing agencies and the ASRS on Wilson’s behalf. The remaining $203,665 of Wilson’s additional compensation was unused leave — an amount “substantially higher” than other school districts during that time.

The report also stated that, from July 2016 to December 2021, BESD miscalculated “required withholdings” as it failed to correctly apply pretax status and compensation limits. This means BESD overpaid to or on behalf of Wilson an estimated $571,256.

Wilson’s annual salary ranged from a low of $338,986 to a high of $799,846.

“This amount not only far exceeded Wilson’s prior annual BESD compensation, but also the reported average annual compensation amounts of peer districts’ superintendents and superintendents of Arizona’s three largest districts, which ranged from a low of $208,600 to a high of $306,179,” the report said.

“Wilson’s compensation was 163% higher than the reported average of peer districts’ superintendents, and 108% higher than superintendents of Arizona’s three largest districts.”

Avondale Fire and Medical inducts new fire engine

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Avondale Fire and Medical recently welcomed a new fire engine into its fleet. The new fire engine, a 2022 Rosenbauer Commander Cab Fire Pumper, is the first in a series of new fire apparatuses planned for the department.

The fire department will receive a new ladder truck soon, with two additional fire engines on order for 2025.

The new engine was welcomed with a traditional bell ceremony on Dec. 15 in front of a crowd that included elected officials and city employees gathered at the Avondale Civic Center.

The bell ceremony is reminiscent of the original firehouse bells that tolled when there was a fire.

The ceremony included posting of the colors, remarks by Mayor Kenn Weise and fire officials, and a bagpipe procession. The new fire apparatus marks a nearly $831,000 capital investment for the city and its residents.

This new fire engine

features a Waterous 1500 GPM pump and a 500-gallon tank, with additional discharges for more fire hose connections than fire engines in the past.

The new features of the fire engine allow for Avondale Fire and Medical teams to be more versatile with fire hose management and increase the amount of fire hose deployment on fires.

It has an overall length of only 31 feet with a 15.5-foot wheelbase, making this fire apparatus more maneuverable, easier to operate and safer to drive.

Avondale Fire and Medical recently held a traditional bell ceremony to induct a new fire engine into its fleet. (City of Avondale/Submitted)

The new fire engine, a 2022 Rosenbauer Commander Cab Fire Pumper, is the first in a series of new fire apparatuses planned for Avondale Fire and Medical. (City of Avondale/Submitted)

WM Phoenix Open tickets available for blood donors

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

More blood transfusions are needed in January than during any other month of the year.

With that in mind, the Thunderbirds, the hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have stepped up to make sure that 2023 starts out on par for patients across Arizona.

All Vitalant blood donors through Friday, Jan. 13, will receive a voucher for a free ticket to the WM Phoenix Open in appreciation for replenishing Arizona’s blood supply following the holiday season.

Billed as “The People’s Open,” the greatest show on grass will be held at the TPC Scottsdale from Monday, Feb. 6, to Sunday, Feb. 12.

The partnership between Vitalant and the Thunderbirds began more than 15 years ago and has grown to become one of the most popular “thank-you” gifts received by donors throughout the year.

“We hope to encourage more blood donations while people are still focused on the spirit of giving,” said Sid Lewis, vice president of the Vitalant Southwest Division. “The gift of life is the most important gift of all and doesn’t cost anything, except a little of your time.”

What’s more, donors who give blood by Jan. 20 will be automatically entered into Vitalant’s Big Trip to the Big Game Giveaway to win tickets and travel, among other prizes. Learn more at vitalant.org/biggame. To make a blood donation appointment, download the Vitalant app, visit vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258-4825).

Public blood drives

Avondale

West Point High School Gym 11620 W. Encanto

8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 11

Buckeye

Leaf Verde RV Resort

1500 S. Apache Road

1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9

Glendale

Glencroft Center for Modern Aging 8611 N. 67th Avenue

8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 5

Arrowhead Towne Center Community Room 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6

Mayor Weiers’ Blood Drive at First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall 7102 N. 58th Drive

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11

The Beauty Method

6685 W. Beardsley Road, Suite 140 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13

Peoria

Culver’s 8271 W. Ludlow Drive

11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6

Kerry’s Car Care Peoria

8294 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway

7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7

Phoenix Raceway, Arizona Accelerator Charities donate

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

During the important season of giving, Phoenix Raceway and Arizona Accelerator Charities teamed up to donate $40,000 to local nonprofits. Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Pathways for Youth, St. Vincent de Paul and UMOM New Day Center are beneficiaries of funds raised by Arizona Accelerator Charities. Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey delivered checks to them.

“All four of these organizations are doing impactful work in our communities, and we’re humbled by the opportunity to assist their efforts,” Causey said.

“None of this would be possible without the unwavering generosity and support of our fans. Their donations

fueled these grants, and we know the funds will make a difference for these worthwhile charities.”

The funds were raised 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, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund under The NASCAR Foundation, 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.

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2022: Thanks for the memories

BY JUDY BLUHM West Valley View Columnist

The gifts are unwrapped. Holiday decorations are coming down. We ushered in a New Year. Another chance to look forward to what is coming and to let go of what didn’t work. We have a whole new chapter to write. And saying “goodbye” to a year gone and anticipating a chance at new beginnings might be the real thrill of a New Year.

Many of our friends and family saw their holidays go out with a bang. Like in bomb cyclone that rendered around 200 million people very cold, with roads undriveable and over 10,000 flights canceled. Just getting to grand-

ma’s house for Christmas dinner became dangerous and almost impossible.

My brother in Ohio watched his prime rib roast get cold, because no one could drive in the storm to his house. Just one of millions of scenarios in a year-end storm that became Armageddon.

Not all storms are bad. They make us consider our life and life choices. I watched the Pittsburgh Steelers win against the Raiders on Christmas Eve in a blizzard. It was those crazy, cold, wild fans who gave me pause. I was born and raised in Ohio and recalled sitting in the stands watching a Cleveland Browns game on a frigid January day 30-plus years ago. That was the moment I realized how much I hate cold weather and asked, “What am I

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Changes are needed to amend two-party system

Editor:

Now that the election season is over, I would like to comment on David Leibowitz’s column from Nov. 9, 2022, “Both parties in Arizona Serve Thin Gruel on Ballot.” Mr. Leibowitz correctly laments how the two major political parties have stopped putting the country first, and instead spend their time blasting each other in a never ending, ever more divisive and ugly battle. The problem is the laws and structures that are in place now just perpetuate this system. If we want to end this cycle, we need to make changes. We can change election laws that require

up to six times more signatures for an independent candidate to get on the ballot than are required by a candidate from a political party. We can move to a truly open primary, where all voters, regardless of political party, can choose candidates who best represent them. We can move to a system of Ranked Choice Voting, which would provide the electorate with something beyond the choice of “lesser of two evils” and would end the problems of vote-splitting and spoiler candidates. It would also encourage candidates to behave more civilly, because it would be in their self-interest not to offend those who voted for their opponents, in order to be the second choice for those voters. Organizations such as Voter’s Choice Arizona, and others are working to make changes like these a reality. Someday, we might not dread

doing here?” I moved west that spring and never looked back. Yes, sometimes stormy weather is the impetus to change. To take action. Or get warm.

Have you made any New Year resolutions? Psychologists claim they are so casually made and readily broken that they aren’t even worth our time. Instead, we are better off making goals with clear objectives. OK, so one of my resolutions will be never to make one again.

My cousin made a shocking statement at the dinner table on Christmas Day. She announced (as her family was eating her delicious pumpkin pie) that this was “the last pie” she would ever make. Wish I had been there as family members dropped their forks and jaws in stunned silence. Then Clare said, “I have made 225 pies in my lifetime, and I am done with it. Just wanted you all to know.”

Is this a resolution? Or maybe a

goal? When Clare’s husband begged her to reconsider, she smiled and said, “I will be doing other things.” Yikes! Go Clare! When we change, or alter a behavior, sometimes the family won’t agree or even like it. But it takes emotional muscle to start doing life differently. Yep, we can change. One pie at a time.

My mother wrote a cookbook for the family and then revised it at age 94. She added “crowd cooking recipes” so that the nursing home staff where she was living could “learn a little something about cooking.” Well, they did. It’s never too late to make a difference.

Adios 2022. It’s been quite a year. Thanks for the memories. Now we are ready to launch new ones. No resolutions required.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@ judybluhm.com.

election season so much. We might even have more candidates willing to put country before party.

Mark Cable Tolleson

California is ignoring real issues

Editor:

In a few weeks, the California state legislature will take up the findings of the state reparations commission that has recommended that California taxpayers pay their Black neighbors $223,000 each. So, folks who have never had slaves must pay folks who never were slaves.

The commission’s 500-page report details outrages against Black people and specious theories about racism. Dismissed, however, is the fact that California was never a slave state, it joined the union in 1850 as a free state.

Indeed, sentiment against slavery in

California was strong, as it was in the majority of states.

Actually, millions of Black Americans migrated to California because of job opportunities in the north. Instead of dealing with rampant homelessness, high crime rates, high gas prices, horrendous public education system where only 10% of Black children meet math standards and only about 30% achieve English competency, the geniuses in California have come up with a plan that will manage to offend every ethnic/racial group except Blacks (although some will be offended). This outrageous, unfair transfer of wealth will not affect the elites, but will impact mostly the low- and middle-class working families. Like an unrestrained, drug addict bent on self-destruction, the woke politicians in California don’t care about consequences but only about promoting progressive polices that will end in chaos.

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Sinema helps Congress stick it to taxpayers

BY JD HAYWORTH West Valley View Columnist

If you thought the “Christmas Rush” that you and other holiday shoppers faced was daunting, think again.

In Washington, an allegedly “lame duck” Congress churned furiously through fetid swamp water in a “Christmas Rush” of its own.

Smelling jet fumes, the dirty birds in charge of both the House and Senate hatched a scheme for a high-priced and low-down flight path out of town…and the “gift” they gave you will keep on taking.

Our kids and grandkids—not to mention today’s taxpayers—just got stuck with a huge holiday shopping expenditure: a $1.7 trillion 4,000-plus page “Omnibus Bill,” with interest payments on our national debt compounded by the nanosecond.

What the legislative leaders lacked in originality, they more than made up for in the astronomical price tag and the slapdash way in which this “buying binge” was formulated.

“Omnibus” translates to “everything, including the kitchen sink.”

“Ominous” is the rhyming well-worn one-word joke played on the American people with disturbing regularity. And, as so often in the past, the calculations were not mathematical, but strategic.

Democrats in the House, Senate and White House knew that they could cram one bill full of pork, policies and their priorities, then get enough Re-

publicans to “roll over” so everybody could leave town and head home for Christmas.

Add to that conspiring “Capitol Gang” one newly-minted “Independent” from Arizona.

As explained a couple of weeks ago in this space, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s boldly proclaimed “independence” is instead disguised deference to the Senate Democrat leadership.

A sudden and shameful reversal on a key vote by Arizona’s senior senator reveals the Grand Canyon-sized gulf between Kyrsten’s rhetoric and the ugly reality.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced an amendment that would have preserved Title 42, the Trump executive action helping to stem the flow of illegals across our southern border.

Of course, the “Biden Bunch” is eager to rescind it, even though it would mean that the number of alien invaders would rise even higher.

Lee had high hopes that his amendment would pass, as he later told the Fox Business Network. “For eight glorious minutes, we had it won,” Lee said.

“Then, all of a sudden, [Democrat Leader] Chuck Schumer pulled a couple of members off the floor—Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. He twisted their arms—who knows what he told them, what he threatened them with— they came back and changed their votes.”

Not much imagination is needed to know what Schumer said to Sinema. Most likely, it went something like

this: “Kyrsten, I like you personally. Politically, I want to do for you what Mitch McConnell did on the other side for Lisa Murkowski. Wasn’t that something?

“His Leadership PAC bought seven million bucks worth of ads to keep Lisa in her seat in Alaska. Of course, that was easier for him to do because Lisa remained a Republican.

“I know Arizona is different from Alaska, and you did what you thought you needed to do…but it’s gonna be tough for me to keep the DSCC from sending money to a Democrat candidate for your seat. And it will be even tougher if you support this GOP Amendment. It will be easier for me to help you if you switch your vote to ‘no’ on this amendment, and then vote ‘yes’ on final passage.”

Do we know for certain that Schumer said that? No, but we do know that Sinema switched her vote to kill that amendment, then voted for the entire Omnibus Bill…all $1.7 trillion of it.

There is border security funding in that monstrosity, but none of it will be

spent here.

Instead, there’s $410 million to strengthen borders in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia and Oman. You read that right: money for middle east borders, but nothing for this border state in the southwest.

And Uncle Sam keeps playing Santa Claus in the Ukraine. The Omnibus provides another $45 billion there, bringing the total to over $100 billion in aid to that nation. While it is true that Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. is also being invaded, and our southern border erased.

Spending $100 billion here would fund 20 border walls, but Sinema remains silent on that type of expenditure to protect Arizona and America.

Sinema has made it clear: her “Declaration of Independence” came at a heavy price to American taxpayers.

But it remains a cheap stunt.

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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Business Briefcase

BY JORDAN ROGERS West Valley View Managing Editor

Welcome back to Business Briefcase. After a quick break, we’re back. This week, Business Briefcase is breaking down two established restaurant chains expanding their presence in Arizona with new locations.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Location: 1775 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye

With more than 2,300 locations nationwide, Jersey Mike’s Subs provides authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956.

Passion for giving in Jersey Mike’s local communities is reflected in its mission statement: “Giving … making a difference in someone’s life.”

Jersey Mike’s premium meats and cheeses are sliced on the spot and piled high on in-store baked bread. Jersey Mike’s fans crave their subs made Mike’s Way with the freshest vegetables — onions, lettuce and tomatoes — topped off with a zing of “the juice,” red wine vinegar and an olive oil blend. Authentic cheesesteaks are grilled fresh.

The new location’s franchise owners, John Lintz and Tina Nelson, will hold a grand opening fundraiser from Wednesday, Jan. 11, to Sunday, Jan. 15, to support All Faith Food Bank.

Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 contribution to All Faith Food Bank in exchange for a regular sub. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible.

Though the grand opening is Jan. 11, Jersey Mike’s Subs is open. The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this location directly at 623-231-7613.

Info: jerseymikes.com.

Farmer Boys

Location: 1220 S. 83rd Avenue, Tolleson

Farmer Boys opened a second Arizona location in Tolleson. The first was in Gilbert.

The restaurant is home to a menu boasting sourdough chicken avocado sandwich, the bacon boy burger, the farmer’s omelet, and sides like onion rings, chili cheese fries and zucchini sticks.

The Tolleson location is owned and operated by Farmer Boys franchisee Chrystalla Herry, who started her career with Farmer Boys at age 16.

Since then, she has worked as a general manager in the Los Angeles market, a multi-unit manager and an operations project manager, and wanted to bring Farmer Boys genuine hospitality, as well as its farm-fresh values, to the Tolleson community.

“Tolleson was our second-highest sales opening thanks to the hard work and commitment of the franchisee Chrystalla Herry, and the dedication of the new restaurant opening team,” said

John Lucas, vice president of brand and franchise development.

“Arizona is a key market for the growth of the brand as we continue expanding outside of California. We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue delighting guests in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area with Farmer Boys’ quality ingredients and passion to serve cooked to order food in the convenience of the drive-thru, in our comfortable dining rooms, and to-go.”

Each of Farmer Boys’ signature menu items are hand-crafted with high-quality, fresh ingredients that are locally sourced whenever possible.

Info: farmerboys.com.

Farmer Boys is home to an extensive menu that features burgers, chicken sandwiches, omelets and various sides. (Farmer Boys/Submitted)

AZ zip codes turn up gold for residents

“If you live in the state of Arizona you need to find the first three digits of your zip code listed in today’s newspaper announcement and call immediately,” said Laura A. Lynne, Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury.

That’s because Arizona residents can really cash in for the next 48 hours. Here’s why. Non-state residents and those who miss the 48-hour deadline must pay $8 per coin, but Arizona residents who take the Vault Bricks cover just the $4 per coin state minimum. That means Arizona residents get all 125 coins with rare 24 Karat Gold Layering for just $500 which is a real steal since non-state residents must pay over $1,000 for each Vault Brick. And it gets even better for those claiming the Jumbo Gold Vault Bricks.

This is all happening because thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident who finds the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and calls to verify it gets to claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside.

And here’s the best part. Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication are getting Sealed Vault Bricks containing the only Arizona State Gold Bank Rolls known to exist with the exclusive State Restricted Design and each loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold by National Mint and Treasury.

“As Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury, one of my jobs is to deliver breaking news. And today’s announcement confirming the release of Sealed Gold Vault Bricks to residents of the state of Arizona is as big as it gets,” Lynne said.

“So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks full of coins issued by the U.S. Gov’t nearly 100 years ago with rare 24 Karat Gold layering from the National Mint and Treasury better jump at the chance while they still can,” Lynne said.

“These Gold Vault Bricks make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Lynne said.

According to Ms. Lynne, since thousands

Contents inside sealed Vault Bricks reveal old U.S. coins with added 24 Karat Gold Layering minted nearly 100 years ago are actually being handed over to Arizona residents who find their zip code below; but only those who beat the 48 hour deadline are getting them at just state minimum

of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of Arizona residents. This gives them a fair chance to claim the Sealed Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves.

But, Ms. Lynne added, “The Sealed Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release so please do not miss the deadline.” The director added, “We have no power to stop coin dealers, resellers or collectors buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on,” Lynne said.

”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Lynne said.

“That’s why National Mint and Treasury set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents of Arizona can get them now,” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the zip codes listed and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

Answering Your Questions

Q: How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth?

A: It’s impossible to say, but these Buffalos date clear back to the early 1900’s and are not ordinary U.S. coins. That’s because only an extremely low percentage of Buffalos were then commissioned by National Mint and Treasury to be covered with rarely seen 24 Karat Gold Layering, then sealed and protected in brilliant collector condition inside special 25 count Arizona Bank Rolls. That’s why you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these sealed Vault Bricks should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Q: Why are so many Arizona residents calling to get them?

A: Because they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist we’re bracing for the flood of calls. These are not ordinary Bank Rolls. These are full Bank Rolls containing 25 Buffalos dating clear back to the early 1900’s. Best of all each Buffalo is layered in 24 Karat Gold and the state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury is restricted to Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and beat the deadline only. That means Arizona residents cover only $4 per Buffalo when they claim the Gold Vault Bricks, which is just $500 for the next 2 days.

Q:

How do I get the Gold Vault Bricks?

A: The only thing Arizona residents need to do is find the first three digits of their zip code in today’s publication and call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 1-800-280-4564 Ext. GNH1511 before the deadline ends. Everyone who does is getting the Bank Rolls for just the state minimum. That’s a sealed Gold Vault Brick containing the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist each loaded with the rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold for just the $4 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, which totals just $500 for the full sealed Gold Vault Brick. That’s a real steal because state residents and non-state residents who miss the deadline must pay $1,000 for each sealed Gold Vault Brick if any remain.

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Gold Vault Bricks

Arizona State Gold Bank Rolls containing U.S. Buffalos each layered in 24 Karat Gold. The phone lines will be ringing off the hook beginning at precisely 8:30 am this morning. That’s because Arizona residents can really cash in for the next 48 hours. Here’s why. Non-state residents and those who miss the 48-hour deadline must pay $8 per coin, but Arizona residents who take the Gold Vault Bricks pictured above cover just the $4 per coin state minimum. That means Arizona residents get all 125 coins with rare 24 Karat Gold Layering for just $500 which is a real steal since non-state residents must pay over $1,000 for each Gold Vault Brick. And it gets even better for those claiming the Jumbo Gold Vault Bricks.

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■ FIRST LOOK INSIDE GOLD VAULT BRICKS: Shown above is a sneak peak inside the Gold Vault

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Millennium girls basketball hoping to repeat

BY JOE MCHUGH West Valley View Staff Writer

Coming into the season as the reigning 5A State Champions for the fourth consecutive year, the Millennium girls basketball team is rallying behind new head coach Danny Soliman.

With him, the Tigers have taken a new approach to the season, one that will hopefully net them another state championship.

“(We’re just) embracing the culture that they have, embracing tradition, but trying to take a step forward,” Soliman said. “The part that now there is an open division. So there are no more conferences, you want to compete among the best in the state, regardless of division or class.”

After 2021-2022 head coach Kevin Thomas stepped down, Millennium hired Soliman from Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor. He joined the Tigers’ storied program, as a powerhouse in 5A for the better part of five years. Even after a multiyear championship run, Soliman still wanted to help the team get to the next level.

“I think the biggest thing when I took this job was I wanted to play the best of the best, across not just the state, but

across the West Coast,” Soliman said.

“We get to play across the nation because we have got to find out where we’re at and we’ve got to be battle tested. I don’t think it’s fair to just sometimes play teams in your state, in your region and try to get those easy wins, potentially. I think you got to show your kids what it’s like to battle different teams, to see different defenses, different offenses; to see kids from all over. That was a goal.”

To start off the season, Millennium ripped off two straight wins against Desert Edge and Westview, 67-9 and 73-32, respectively. The following two games came against perennial 6A powerhouse, Xavier Prep, and the reigning 4A state champion, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, in which the Tigers split with a loss to Xavier Prep and a win over Salpointe Catholic.

“We’ve had a brutal schedule. I did that on purpose,” Soliman said. “We play teams

that are either in the championship game, or won a state championship or were there to get a state championship in 4A, 5A or 6A.”

Their brutal schedule continued as they took down the reigning 6A state champions, Surprise Valley Vista, 53-29.

The Tigers have also played tough out-of-state competition as well, going to Santa Ana Mater Dei at home, and have played other top-notch programs like Corona Centennial, Oakland Tech, Sacramento McClatchy, San Marcos Mission Hills and Temecula Rancho Christian.

Soliman entered the team into the SoCal Holiday Prep tournament to

continue to test the girls. Although they have not come out on the plus side of the scoreboard, dropping every game in the tournament, Soliman believes his strategy will pay off come region and instate play.

“The goal is to get over that hump to not just belong and be in the game, but to believe that we are better than these teams and we can compete and to just grow as a group,” Soliman said. “When you have to transfer, you got some kids that are playing heavy minutes for the first time. You’ve got some veterans, and you’ve got a whole new coaching staff, there’s a lot of new things that we’re all trying to figure out.”

Aside from the schedule, the Tigers will be entering region play as ready as can be. With the addition of the Open Division, Millennium could have a real shot at yet another championship at the top level in Arizona.

Soliman isn’t concerned about the Open Division, though. He encourages the girls to have fun and become the best version of themselves along the way.

“To try to find a way to impact them and learn some life lessons off the court a little bit, let them know that we care about them as a kid and then try to get to a point in a year or two where we can compete on the national level and be right there with everybody else,” Soliman said.

“I feel like they’re trying. And I feel like they’re giving their effort. They’re giving everything they got and we’re trying to build a more cohesive group.”

girls basketball

(Millennium High School/Submitted)

e West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. e weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonpro t groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. e only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our o ce by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@TimesLocalMedia.com

Buckeye Valley Museum Open WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

The Buckeye Museum is bringing the city’s past to visitors of its facility. The museum o ers historical exhibits, programs and school tours.

Buckeye Valley Museum, 116 E. MC 85, Buckeye, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 623-349-6315, buckeyeaz.gov

Code Club FRIDAYS

Kids 8 and older can learn the basics of computer science. Activities are hands-on and interactive, and will allow kids to get experience programming robots, making games and experimenting with animations.

Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 4 to 4:45 p.m., free, 623-936-2746,

Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath SATURDAYS

Treat yourself with a nourishing yoga nidra and sound bath session. Lie on your yoga mat, do nothing, and restore your mind and body. A sound bath is a nurturing listening experience that uses sound to invite gentle and natural restorative processes in the body.

206 N. Florence Avenue, Litchfield Park, 2 p.m., $20, soulshealinghumanity.com/events/

JAN. 4

Basic Yoga

Each Wednesday, new and old practitioners of yoga are encouraged to expand their mind and relax their body with basic yoga courses at the Wigwam. Bring your own yoga mat and towel.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6 to 7 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

to 5:45 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

Artists in Residence: Elizabeth Moore

JAN. 6 AND JAN. 7

Take a look at the grand mixed-media art in The Wigwam by the sun lounge during a pleasant Friday or Saturday evening. Come meet the artist herself, Elizabeth Moore, whose work has been featured in numerous venues and galleries across Arizona and New Hampshire. Art patrons may ask any questions they like, or simply make small talk about the pieces.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com, elizabethrmoore@cox.net

Banned Books Club (Adults)

JAN. 7

Learn more about banned and controversial books, as well as why they’re challenged by the national community. Each month, the club discusses the contents of a book, why it’s been banned, and how to talk about it.

Municipal Airport.

Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., check website for prices, buckeyemarathon.com

Teen Manga Club

JAN. 11

Meet up with other teens and discuss manga, both recent and old. Suggest your favorites to others, or find something new and exciting from those with similar interests.

Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 2 to 3 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov

Ecstatic Dance SUNDAYS

Dance like nobody’s watching with an uninstructed freestyle dance session. There are no steps to follow and no guidebooks to use. People of all age groups and skill levels are encouraged to simply do what they feel and enjoy a judgment free environment of love and inclusivity.

Turtle Park, 675 N. Villa Nueva Drive, Litchfield Park, 2 p.m.,

JAN. 4

Eat Play Grow

Learn ways to raise a child together with other parents and figure out the best ways to ensure kids grow up happy, healthy and safe. Learn fun activities to do with your children and new tips on making sure they eat healthy. Each parent will receive free gifts, as well as a class certificate.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 5

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, noon to 1 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org

Race to the Runway: Buckeye Marathon

JAN. 7

Known for its downhill and fast course, the Buckeye Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Run to the finish along the beautiful White Tank Mountains before finishing o at the runway of the Buckeye

JAN. 16

Yoga in the Park

This multiweek session of yoga seeks to improve all seven energy centers of the body, working on improving stamina, as well as the physical functions associated with each one. Bring water, a mat and whatever props needed.

Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov

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Del Taco shares ’20 Under $2’ menu with guests

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Del Taco, the nation’s secondlargest Mexican quick-service restaurant, is ringing in the New Year by celebrating its everyday affordable “20 Under $2” menu with guests.

Founded in 1964, Del Taco serves more than 3 million guests each week at its 600 restaurants across 15 states. Del Taco remains committed to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originating from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch.

One of the last great value menus in the quick service category, Del Taco will be giving Del Yeah! Rewards members one free select “20 Under $2”

Del Taco is ringing in the New Year by celebrating their everyday a ordable “20 Under $2” Menu with their guests. (Submitted)

menu item every day in January with any $3 purchase with their 20 Twenty Free Program.

To access program offers, guests must download the Del Taco app. The 20 Twenty Free program allows Del Yeah! Rewards members to try the huge variety of everyday affordable menu items on the “20 Under $2” Menu that includes high quality ingredients, such as fresh house-made guacamole, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, freshly grilled marinated

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chicken, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese and its signature queso blanco.

“We know that inflation has been tough on Americans, and we have a value menu that not only has great prices, but also great flavors and amazing fresh ingredients we cook fresh in our kitchens every day,” said Tim Hackbardt, Del Taco chief marketing officer.

“Where else can you get a street taco with freshly grilled marinated chicken and fresh house-made guacamole for under $2? Where else can you get a bean and cheese burrito that weighs almost half a pound and filled with beans that are slow cooked from scratch and cheddar cheese grated fresh right off

the block for under $2?

“Where else can you get drinks, shakes, desserts, tacos, nachos with queso and more all for under $2? The answer is nowhere else. It truly is the last great value menu and that’s why we are giving away select ‘20 Under $2’ menu items every day in January so guests can discover how good this value menu really is.”

Highlights from the “20 Under $2” Menu feature the following items:

• Chicken Taco Del Carbon Guac’d Up — Freshly grilled, marinated chicken, topped with diced onions, chopped cilantro, tangy green sauce and fresh house-made guacamole wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.

• Bean and cheese burrito — At almost

half a pound, this fan favorite includes slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and zesty red or tangy green sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

• Chicken cheddar rollers — Filled with freshly grilled, marinated chicken, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and choice of tangy green sauce, creamy ranch sauce or chipotle sauce. These rollers are rolled in a warm flour tortilla.

• Three-layer queso nachos — Fresh house-made tortilla chips topped with slow-cooked beans made from scratch, signature creamy queso blanco and tangy green sauce.

• Real Strawberry Sprite — A thirst-quenching beverage made with

the combo of real strawberries and Sprite.

• Café del olla ice coffee — A sweet and creamy iced coffee drink, with freshly brewed coffee made with 100% single-origin sustainable Arabica beans –a medium roast that combines the hints of brown sugar and cinnamon.

To learn more about the “20 Under $2” Menu or for more information on Del Taco, visit deltaco.com.

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1483 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 1901 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear

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GO FIGURE!

by Linda Thistle

A c e l e b r a t i o n o f l i f e i s b e i n g p l a n n e d f o r a l a t e r d a t e

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Nick Young

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A c e l e b r a t i o n o f l i f e o n T h u r s d a y J a n 1 9 , 2 0 2 3 T h o m p s o n F u n e r a l C h a p e l a t 1 P M . A f u n e r a l m a s s w i l l b e h e l d i n P h o e n i x a t S t M a r y ’ s B a s i l i c a a t 1 0 a m o n F r i d a y J a n 2 0 , 2 0 2 3 , f o l l o w e d b y i nt e r n m e n t a t N a t i o n a l M e m o r i a l C e m e t e r y

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Dorothy "Dottie" Hilty

Dorothy "Dottie" Hilty of A v o n d a l e , A r i z o n a p a s s e d a w a y o n N o v e m b e r 3 0 , 2 0 2 2 a t t h e a g e o f 7 5 S h e w a s b o r n M a y 1 , 1 9 4 7 i n S o u t h B o s t o n t o H o w a r d and Frances Morris

A funeral service will be held at 10AM o n S a t u r d a y , J a n u a r y 7 t h a t D e s e r t S p r i n g s W o r s h i p C e n t e r ( 1 0 7 1 4 W 4 t h S t , C a s h i o n , A r i z o n a ) T o r e a d t h e f u l l o b i t u a r y a n d l e a v e t h e f a m i l y c o n d o l e n c e s , p l e a s e v i s i t www thompsonfuneralchapel com/ obituary/dottie-hilty

Eugene ‘Gene’ R. Wagner II

E u g e n e ‘ G e n e ’ R W a g n e r I I , a g e 7 5 o f F l o r e n c e , A Z p a s s e d a w a y o n D e c e m b e r 11, 2022 He was born o n D e c e m b e r 1 7 , 1 9 4 6 i n T r o u t C r e e k , M I t o E u g e n e R . W a g n e r I a n d M a r i o n W a g n e r ( B e s o n e n ) G e n e g r a d u a t e d f r o m O a k C r e e k H i g h S c h o o l i n O a k C r e e k , W I . H e s e r v e d i n t h e N a v y o n t h e U S S S imon Lake, stationed in Holy Loch, Scotl a n d a s a m e d i c H e r e c e i v e d h i s e d u c at i o n i n p h a r m a c y a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f M i n n es o t a a n d w a s a m e mb er o f th e I nd e p en d e n t A p o s t o li c L u t h e r an C h u r c h

G e n e i s s u r v i v e d b y h i s l o n g t i m e f r i e n d a n d l o v i n g c o m p a n i o n P a m e l a W e i s s m a n ; d a u g h t e r , G w e n ( T i m ) S t e v e n s ; g r a n d c h i l d r e n , S h a n e ( M a d i so n ) S t e v e n s , R y l i e S t e v e n s a n d T r e v o r S t e v e n s ; f o u r g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n , G r a y s o n , K a s t e n , H a r r i s o n a n d L u n a ; s i b l i n g s , D i a n a ( V e r n o n ) R u u s k a , R i c h a r d ( M a r i l y n ) W a g n e r , G e r a l d (Mary) Wagner, Julie (Jeff) Ekegren, Jill ( R o b e r t ) H i e t a l a , J o n ( S h e i l a ) W a g n e r and a host of brothers and sisters in faith H e i s p r e c e d e d i n d e a t h b y h i s p a r e n t s and son, Eugene R Wagner III

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Louie Tapia, age 74, of Tolleson, passed away on December 23rd, 2022 due to complications related to lung cancer.

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The Malysa family wishes to thank The Groves Senior Lifestyle Center and Hospice of the Val ley f o r e n h a n c i n g S h i r l e y ' s l i f e d u r i n g t h e p a s t y e a r She received compassionate care from both Shirley Malysa will be missed

S h e w a s k i n d , g e n e r o u s , a n d s e l f l e s s , a l w a y s p u t t i n g t h e n e e d s o f o t h e r s b efore her own. Rosie had a great sense of humor and her laughter was contagious

H e r c a r e e r a s a R e g i s t e r e d N u r s e spanned over 40 years. She was respect e d b y h e r c o l l e a g u e s a n d p a t i e n t s f o r h e r w o r k e t h i c a n d c a r i n g n a t u r e .

A s k i l l e d s e a m s t r e s s a n d e x c e l l e n t c o o k , h e r a d v e n t u r o u s s p i r i t l e a d h e r t o d i s c o v e r m a n y o t h e r t a l e n t s a n d i nt e r e s t s i n c l u d i n g p h o t o g r a p h y , d a n c e , t e n n i s , c r o c h e t a n d t r a v e l

H e r e ’ s t o a l i f e w e l l l i v e d ! W e l o v e a n d m i s s y o u , s w e e t R o s i e ! S e e y o u o n t h e o t h e r s i d e

Rosemary is survived by her children: J o h n G a i t h e r ( T a m m y ) , M a u r e e n C a rdo sa ( To mmy ) , S u zan n e Ten n ey ( J ef f ) , C a t h e r i n e G a i t h e r a n d g r a n d c h i l d r e n : Z a n e G a i t h e r , J a k e W a m b a u g h , M a s o n Te n n ey , H a l s t o n G a i th e r an d h e r b r o t he r , D r J a me s M a n n i o n R o s e m a r y w a s p r o c e e d e d i n d e a t h b y h e r f i r s t h u s b a n d , C h a r l e s F G ai t h e r , h e r s e c o n d h u s b a n d , L e o n a r d G i b b , h e r p a r e n t s , s i s t e r a n d b r o t h e r

A m a s s w i l l b e s a i d i n h e r h o n o r o n W e d n e s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 1 t h , 2 0 2 3 a t 8:00am at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic C h u r c h , 1 3 7 2 0 W T h o m a s R o a d , A v o n d a l e , A Z 8 5 3 9 2

Louie was born on August 12th, 1948, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Eufracio Tapia and Theodora Tapia (nee Jiron). Louie graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1967, after which he attended Northern Arizona University, earning a degree in education. After a teaching career, Louie earned his Masters in Social Work at Arizona State University.

Louie married Dolores Flores on December 8th, 1990, at the home of Alex Flores, her brother, in Tolsun Farms. The wedding was officiated by Judge Don Stump. His son from a previous marriage, Daniel, was also welcomed into the Flores family.

Louie taught at Creighton Middle School before transitioning his career to social work at Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC). There, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of men struggling with severe addiction, and later working with underserved pa- tients suffering from HIV/AIDS. Louie retired from CPLC in 2010, after the demands of work finally took too much toll on his tee times. Ninety percent of Louie’s ward- robe actually consisted of shirts from golf tournaments. In addition to his work in the community, Louie was a skillful woodworker and carpenter, caretaker for his family, and rescued every dog he could find needing rescuing. If you live in Tolleson and have a dog, at some point your dog was probably in his yard while Louie looked for its parents.

Louie is best known in the neighborhood for being a relentless lover of his family, friends, and the City of Tolleson.

Louie fed any one who was hungry, gaveof himself at every turn, supported the local schools, and was just a uniquely kind and decent man. Like all of us, though, he had faults. It was almost impossible to eat lunch with him, as Louie had friends at every single table. It could take up to half an hour to get to our seats and order. Also, Louie drove really, really slowly. He was never, ever, in a hurry. Louie taught everyone patience from the passenger seat. Louie was an exceptionalcook, using his food to tell everyone how much he loved them. After his community of family and friends, he will be very missed by the local Costco. Louie made Tolleson a better place to live in every way except our waistlines. Louie’s greatest superpowerwas how he made others feel. He made them feel loved, respected, valued, and re- newed.We are all alittle less today because of Louie’s passing.

Louie is survived by his wife, Dolores; beloved dog, Bogie; son, Daniel; daughter-in-law, Kristen; grandchildren, Charles, Sarah Theodora, and Edward; brothers Ray, Charlie, Eufracio, and Herbert, an insane amount of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and more. The Tapias and the Flores have been quite prolific.

Preceding Louie are his parents, Eufracio and Theodora Tapia; his brother, Rudy; his sister, Isabel, and his best friend, David Yniguez, who beat him to the finish line by only two days.

Services will be held 10 to 11 a.m. on January 7th, at Crystal Rose Funeral Services in Tolleson. Following services, visitation will be open until 2p.m.Crystal Rose is loc- ated at 9155 W Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ, 85353

Memorial donations in Louie’s memory may be directed to valleywisehealth-foundation.org/ or azsmalldog. org/donate/

Shirley Malysa

S h i r l e y M a l y s a d i e d i n G o odyear on December 13, 2022 after a w e l l - l i v e d l i f e o f 9 1 y e a r s S h e was a resident of Goodyear since 1966

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BY JOE MCHUGH West Valley View Staff Writer

Tolleson High School has been awarded $1,000 from Teen Lifeline for winning the nonprofit’s Messages of Hope Paper Chain contest.

During the event, Valley schools competed to make the longest chain of handwritten paper notes to start the conversation of teen mental health and spread hope to Arizona’s adolescents.

“I think what’s cool about suicide prevention is that it’s a lot of small things,” said Morgan Hines, Teen Lifeline prevention coordinator.

“It’s a lot of really just building each other up and creating that sense of connection and community within our state and within our schools. This idea

of these paper chains of hope, really were meant to represent that.”

The statewide Messages of Hope contest started in 2019, allowing students to support their classmates and engage the student body in a different way.

Teen Lifeline is an Arizona-based organization, whose mission is to prevent teen suicide by encouraging youth to talk about the difficult conversations regarding mental health and inspiring a positive future for the adolescent community.

Teen Lifeline kicks off the contest by inviting schools to participate. The students then take control of the contest. They take colored pieces of paper and write inspiring or hopeful messages to their classmates. The messages don’t have to be to any one person in spe-

cific, more to the effect of a positive message. “We love you,” You’re not alone,” “You can do this,” “You’re a fighter,” are examples of messages.

“It’s amazing,” Hines said. “I think these kids, they are capable of so much, as they’re really capable of, and so good at supporting each other and supporting their peers. And that’s really what Teen Lifeline is all about, giving kids these tools to be able to help each other.”

In years prior, the support for the contest and the lengths of the chains of hope have grown steadily. In the inaugural year, Teen Lifeline created a chain that wrapped around the state capitol building.

Tolleson High School topped the 2022 contest, creating a Chain of Hope spanning 2,677 links, or just under two

football fields.

The $1,000 prize money will go toward building a commemorative statue on the Tolleson High School campus.

“It’s just amazing to see how invested they are and how excited they get about doing something that honestly is small,” Hines said. “It’s a small act. It’s a small thing to write a message of hope on a piece of paper. But when you see all of these people doing it together, all the people in this one community have come together to do that, that’s when you can tell it’s making a big impact.

“It’s a big ripple effect. And these kids can look back on these messages and know that someone is there for them and someone cares. And that’s all we wanted was for the kids to feel supported and to feel less alone.”

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INVITATION TO BID

Bids Due: February 9, 2023 – 10:00am

Project: Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Landscape Improvements

DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on January 4, 2023. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on January 12, 2023 at 11:00am. The pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on February 9, 2023, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing 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 Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Landscape Improvements . No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published in the West Valley View, Dec 28, 2022, Jan 4, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF LIBERTY UTILITIES (LITCHFIELD PARK WATER & SEWER) CORP. FOR AN EXTENSION OF ITS EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY. (DOCKET NOS. SW-01428A-22-0276 and W-01427A-22-0282)

Summary

On October 27, 2022, Liberty Utilities (Litchfield Park Water & Sewer) Corp. (“Liberty Utilities” or “Company”) filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission(“Commission”), in Docket No. SW-01428A-22-0276, an application for approval of an extension of its existing Certificates of Convenience and Necessity to provide water and wastewater services to a new residential development to be known as the Villas at Litchfield Park.

On November 7, 2022, Liberty Utilities filed with the Commission, in Docket No. W-01427A-22-0282, an application for approval of an extension of its existing Certificates of Convenience and Necessity to provide water and wastewater services to the Development.

THE COMMISSION IS NOT BOUND BY THE PROPOSALS OF LIBERTY UTILITIES, STAFF, OR ANY INTERVENORS. THE COMMISSION WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF TO BE GRANTED IN RESPONSE TO LIBERTY UTILITIES’ APPLICATION BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN THIS MATTER.

How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application

Copies of the Application are available from Liberty Utilities LIBERTY UTILITIES on the Internet via Liberty Utilities’ website, www.libertyutilties.com; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, and the Commission’s office at 400 West Congress Street, Suite 218, Tucson, Arizona, during regular business hours; and on the Commission website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function and the Docket Number shown above.

Arizona Corporation Commission Public Hearing Information

The Commission will hold a hearing on this matter beginning February 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Commission’s offices at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

A public comment meeting will be held at the beginning of the first day of hearing, and comment may be provided in person or telephonically. To provide telephonic public comments, call 1-877-309-3457, and enter participant no. 801972877##

Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket No. SW-01428A-22-0276, et al. to Arizona Corporation Commission, Consumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using “Cases and Open Meetings” and “Make a Public Comment in a Docket.” If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 602-542-4251 or 1-800-222-7000.

If you do not intervene in this proceeding, you will receive no further notice of the proceedings in this docket unless you sign up to Follow the Docket. However, all documents filed in this docket are available online (usually within 24 hours after docketing) at the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. Information on how to Follow a Docket is available on the Commission’s website by clicking on “Cases and Open Meetings” and “Follow a Docket or Document Type.”

About Intervention

The law provides for an open public hearing at which, under appropriate circumstances, interested persons may intervene. An interested person may be granted intervention if the outcome of the case will directly and substantially impact the person, and the person’s intervention will not unduly broaden the issues in the case. Intervention, among other things, entitles a party to present sworn evidence at hearing and to cross-examine other parties’ witnesses. Intervention is not required for you to appear at the hearing and provide public comment, to file written comments in the record of the case, or to receive emailed notice of each filing made in the case by following the docket.

Information about what intervention means, including an explanation of the rights and responsibilities of an intervenor, is available on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by clicking on “Cases and Open Meetings” and then clicking on “Intervene in a Case.” The information includes a Sample Intervention Request and a Fillable Intervention Request Form.

To request intervention, you must file a written request to intervene, either (a) by filing a hard copy request (meeting filing requirements) with Docket Control (Docket Control, 1200 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007), or (b) by eFiling the request. Your request must be filed or eFiled no later than February 3, 2023. Instructions and restrictions for eFiling are available on the Commission’s website at http://azcc.gov/hearing/efile-for-utilities-instruction. You also must serve a copy of the request to intervene on each party of record, on the same day that you file the request to intervene with the Commission.

Your request to intervene must contain the information below:

1. Your name, address, and telephone number,

2. The docket number for the case in which you are requesting to intervene;

3. A short statement explaining:

a. Your interest in the proceeding (e.g., a property owner in an area to be affected by the case, etc.),

b. How you will be directly and substantially affected by the outcome of the case, and

c. Why your intervention will not unduly broaden the issue in the case;

4. A statement certifying that you have sent a copy of your request to intervene to the regulated company or its attorney and to all other parties of record in the case; and

5. If you are not represented by an attorney who is an active member of the Arizona State Bar, and you are not representing yourself as an individual, sufficient information and any appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with Arizona Supreme Court Rules 31.1, 31.2, 31.3, 38, 39, 42, as applicable. The only applies if you are NOT representing yourself and you are not a licensed attorney.

The granting of motions to intervene shall be governed by A.A.C. R14-3-105, except that all motions to intervene must be filed on or before February 3, 2023.

ADA/Equal Access Information

The Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its public meetings. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, as well as request this document in an alternative format, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, Carolyn Buck, E-mail ADACoordinator@azcc.gov, voice phone number 602-542-2247. Requests should be made as early as possible and no later than 48 hours in advance of the event to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Published in the West Valley View, Jan 4, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS PERRY JR CASE # 22PR-0413 TO ALL HEIRS BENEFICIARIES, CREDITORS, AND PERSONS WHOM MAY OTHERWISE BE INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE, A PETITION HAS BEEN FILIED BY STEPHEN M. GARCIA, AND PAUL A. GARCIA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, 1050 MONTEREY ST. SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408. A HEARING HAS BEEN SET ON JANUARY 17, 2023 9AM, DEPT #9 AT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY COURTHOUSE. IF YOU HAVE INTEREST OF THE ESTATE PLEASE CALL PETITIONOR OF JOHN THOMAS PERRY JRS ESTATE CALL PAUL GARCIA @ 805.285.157 OR CONTACT THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 805.781.5080

Published in the West Valley View, Dec 28, 2022, Jan 4, 11, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FIRE BOARD VACANCY

Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Fire Board.

The term begins no later than February 1st, 2023 and ends November 30th, 2024. Candidates must be at least18 years of age, a registered voter and reside within the boundaries of the Buckeye Valley Rural Volunteer Fire District. A letter of interest indicating why the candidate believes they are suited for this position must bereceived by 4 p.m. January 16th, 2023.

Letters of interest will be reviewed by the Fire Board and interviews will be conducted in Regular Business FireBoard Meeting in Executive Session January 24th, 2023 at 6pm. The selected candidate will be notified andappointed in a Public Session at a date established by the Fire Board.

Please email the letters of interest to Admin@bvfd. az.gov , hand deliver to the administrative office located at6213 S. Miller Rd. Suite #112, Buckeye AZ, 85326, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm (excludingholidays) fax to 1-800-409-0225or or mail to Buckeye Valley Fire District Administrative Office, PO Box 75, Buckeye AZ, 85326. Please contact Liz DeLara for additional questions at 623.386.5906 x 2402

Published: West Valley View Dec 21, Dec 28, 2022 Jan 04, 2023