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January 6, 2021

Goodyear looks at utility increases BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

OPINION ......... 9 Goodyear mayor defends raises, utility increases

FEATURES .... 13 Meet the biggest baby you’ll ever see

YOUTH ......... 14

Will teachers be required to get vaccines? OPINION ................. 8 BUSINESS.............. 10 SPORTS ..................12 FEATURES ..............13 YOUTH ..................14 OBITUARIES ...........16 CLASSIFIEDS ..........17 NORTH

Some say city bills are like Luke Air Force Base jets: They keep going up. Indeed, at a Jan. 4 public meeting, Goodyear was to consider increasing utility rates by 21% over the next five years. (Results of the meeting were too late for this issue.) The increases are proposed in a detailed presentation that justifies the need for residents to pay more—yet also shows Goodyear has far higher water rates than most comparison cities. According to the city presentation, the Citizen Rate Committee recommended “smooth rate increases” and establishing a stormwater utility to pay for increasing costs of providing water, sewer and garbage services. The city presentation stressed the rate-setting process included “public participation/input.” But many who commented on West Valley View Facebook posts about the proposed Goodyear increases were not happy about current rates—and furious over the

In late 2019, Goodyear broke ground on a $129 million water treatment plant, part of the reason the city is pondering proposed rate increases. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear.)

proposed increases. You might say they are dripping mad. “Goodyear charges an obscene amount!” Adriana Greisman said. Paula Gutierrez-Jones agreed: “Racket! More companies moving in getting tax breaks means more money out of regular Joe’s pockets.” “My water bill doubled moving from

Phoenix to Goodyear,” added Amy Jo Green. “Goodyear charges too much and now they want to do a rate hike for the next 5 years! I think not!” Debbie Turnage wrote. Several noted a recent West Valley View story on the city approving raises after re-

Utilities...continued on page 2

Districts advised to keep classrooms open BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

A New Year begins with school districts struggling with a divisive question: to close classrooms or not to close? Arizona’s COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population soared to 121, highest in the country, according to CDC data released Monday, Jan. 4. As of Dec. 31, Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear and Tolleson were all above 700 cases per 100,000 in the last seven days, with Li-

tchfield Park over 600 new cases per 100,000 in the last seven days. While previous guidance from public health officials was to close classrooms and have online teaching, officials are now urging districts to teach students in classrooms. The guidance is somewhat conﬂicting. For public schools in the West Valley, the Maricopa County school metrics shows an overall risk level of “substantial” and “recommended learning scenario is: virtual with onsite support.”

But, according to new guidance updated Dec. 31, “Maricopa County Department of Public and Arizona Department of Health Services have agreed to support those jurisdictions who are able to maintain a safe learning environment with regular schoolby-school monitoring, regardless of levels of community COVID-19 transmission. “Further, with the recent publications emphasizing the benefits of in-person learning,

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“Yes, let’s raise rates when people aren’t working and losporting a solid financial position—in- ing their homes!” said Chuck cluding a $10 million boost from fed- Grow. At a Jan. 4 meeting, Goodyear was to consider raising water and other utility rates over five years eral COVID-19 funding. “Great timing during a pan- According to the city of Goodyear’s presentation, right, Goodyear’s water rates for average users are “They get a raise and $10 million demic and tons of unemploy- higher than any other comparison city except Buckeye. (Images courtesy city of Goodyear) from the feds for pandemic aid but they ment and people losing their Rationale for increases dale’s water is by far the least expendo nothing with that and they want to businesses,” added Barry Worman. To summarize Goodyear’s rationale sive, Goodyear second, Buckeye’s raise utility rates?” Wanda Hillmer “We are in the middle of a global most expensive. complained. pandemic. A pandemic that affects/ for the increases in a word: growth. In Goodyear, a current monthly minIn late 2019, Goodyear began con“People are hurting with bills, jobs, or has affected your constituents lives health and you want a rate increase?” their finances, education, medical, struction of a $129 million water treat- imum “base” charge for most homes of questioned Johnnie Johnson-Moreno. mental/emotional well being. How are ment plant. The project, scheduled to $18.54 would increase to $19.28 Jan. “Inconsiderate during a pandemic. And they to cope with raises in their utilities be operational in December 2021, will 21, gradually increasing to $21.70 in with a new pay increase for city (em- when they are combating with every- connect Goodyear to its Colorado Riv- 2025. The volume rate per 1,000 gallons, ployees). Something wrong with that thing that is going on?” wondered Rae- er water allocation through the Salt up to 6,000, is $2.15 in Goodyear River Project canal system. picture.” Leyn Williams. The current system has a capacity for (doubling for 6,001 gallons through Others questioned the timing. 16 million gallons of water per day— 12,000). That usage rate would innot enough for the city’s projected res- crease to $2.24 this year, gradually increasing to $2.52 by 2025. idential and commercial growth. Wastewater charges of $23.78 for “We’re starting to estimate the cost of the operation of the facility,” Javier most homes would increase to $24.49 Florian T. Walter D.O. Setovich, Goodyear’s Public Works direc- Jan. 21, then gradually increase to Raj S. Rathee, $28.11 by 2025. tor, said in a November 2019 interview. M.D. In Avondale, water users pay an Months later, a presentation on proJordan Oland M.D. posed rate increases was given to $11.87 “base charge,” then $1.21 B.J. Ho Goodyear City Council. It stated rate per 1,000 gallons up to 4,000, with a D.O. Sarah Colwell hikes are partially demanded by “in- $1.93 charge for 4,001 through 8,000 D.O. crease in total numbers of department gallons. Ingrid Gold The Avondale base charge per month personnel as the system continues to CNM Meaghan Gomez for sewer/wastewater is $6.89, with a expand.” FNP-C Operating expenses for Goodyear cost per thousand gallons of $4.04. Britt Michie Buckeye’s water base rate for resutilities were projected to increase RNC, MSN, WHNP Jennifer Woodruff idential service is $32.94. Buckeye’s steadily over the next decade. RNC, MSN, WHNP The presentation concluded with the usage rate per 1,000 gallons is $3.93, Anna Gomez, reasons the higher bills for Goodyear up to 6,000 gallons, then $4.91 up to CNM Yisel Carter 10,000 gallons. residents are needed: PA-C Last year, Buckeye added a $3 “re“Will result in a financially-healthy Tracy Burns CNM utility that has the ability to funds all pair and replace” fee to all water cusMichaela Wagner tomer accounts. its financial needs. CNM The sewer/wastewater base rate in “Will ensure that new water treatment 623-846-7558 Buckeye is $28.86, with a usage fee of plant and $150 million in other water/ 9930 W. Indian School Road wastewater CIP (capital improvement $2 per 1,000 gallons. Phoenix, AZ 85037 New 35 N. Estrella Parkway Tolleson’s base fee for water is project) is adequately funded.” Location Goodyear, AZ 85338 $14 per month. Tolleson water users Best OB/GYN Cities compared pay $12.85 for up to 3,000 gallons, www.estrellawomenshealthcenter.com Comparing the three cities, Avon- then $3.72 for the next 7,000 gallons.

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The Tolleson sewer charge is $10 per month. In Glendale, water users pay an $11.40 base fee, plus $2.66 per 1,000 gallons up to 6,000 gallons per month, then $3.33 per 1,000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons. Glendale charges $4.37 per 1,000 gallons of wastewater.

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In Goodyear, proposed utility 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. According to a presentation, “A typical city of Goodyear utility customer uses 7,000 gallons of water per month.” Under the proposal, a current Goodyear water bill of $42.36 would increase to $44.84 this year, $47 in 2022, $49.20 in 2023, $51.43 in 2024 and $53.70 in 2025. A Goodyear wastewater/sewer bill of $56.33 would increase to $58.02 this year and $66.58 in 2025. Sanitation/garbage pickup would increase from $22.80 to $23.15 in 2025 (though it would dip for the years in between). Added together, a typical Goodyear monthly utility bill of $121.49 would increase to $123.66 this year, $129.31 in 2022, $134.65 in 2023, $140.20 in 2024 and $146.93 in 2025. Part of the increase would be a new stormwater fee of $1 this year, increasing to $2 in 2022 and $3.50 in 2025. For most customers north of Interstate 10, the city of Goodyear currently provides sanitation services only. (Liberty Water provides their water.) For them, typical monthly garbage bills of $22.80 will gradually increase to $26.65 by 2025—a 17% increase. The Goodyear proposed rate increases were to help fund $143 million in capital projects over five years, including water meter and other equipment replacements and repairs. Buckeye and Avondale do not have any rate increases scheduled this year. “The city of Avondale is currently working with a rate consultant but does not, at this time, anticipate any rate increases,” said Alicia Schomer of the city of Avondale.

A city of Glendale comparison shows Goodyear has some of the highest utility charges in the Valley—but Buckeye is not shown. (Image courtesy city of Glendale)

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Districts...continued from page 1 particularly for elementary schools, and the emerging data indicating that in-person school attendance is not a risk factor for youth testing positive for COVID-19, MCDPH recommends preferentially keeping elementary and middle schools open for in-person learning.” The new guidelines came after many West Valley school districts decided to close classrooms. “We continue to monitor the safety and welfare of our students and staff,” said

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safely.” In a Facebook video post, Dr. Roger Freeman, superintendent of the Littleton Elementary School District, advised “keep your social bubble small. … If we want to open our doors in January, everyone’s choices will matter.” He said vaccines were good news, “but it will take time for the vaccine to be fully effective and months before everyone has a chance to be vaccinated. So please keep wearing your masks, washing your hands regularly and maintaining social distance.” Littleton announced the second week of December classrooms would remain closed through Jan. 15. “We also believe that 2021 will bring great opportunities and that we will once again be having school in-person, even though it will not look the same as it did once before; we look forward to that day,” Freeman added in a community letter. For most West Valley public schools, winter break ended Jan. 4, with classes resuming. But classrooms are closed, as 2021 begins with online learning, for most public school students in the West Valley. “Litchfield Elementary School District’s data from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health has skyrocketed. Our kindergarten through eighth grade students will remain in distance learning until further notice,” said an LESD website pre-break post. At Buckeye Elementary School District, “families should plan for continued virtual instruction the week of Jan. 4,” according to a pre-winter break post at the district website. On Dec. 31, Buckeye Elementary School District posted an update noting the latest county health metrics were posted: “All three categories are in red, resulting in ‘substantial’ risk. … As a result, families should plan for continued virtual instruction through the week of Jan. 11.” Similarly, Buckeye Union High School District “will be in Distance Learning for all students for, at least, the first two weeks of January,” according to the BUHSD website. “On Jan. 4, all schools will follow their late start schedule.” Agua Fria Unified High School District also begins its new semester online. “As we continue to monitor the possible future return to ‘in-person’ campus classes, we will bring an update to the first Jan. 13 board meeting. This meet-

ing will include an update on metrics and information for future planning opportunities that can be safely considered,” Runyan said in a letter posted before winter break. Similarly, Avondale Elementary School District—which returned to online teaching Dec. 14—remains in virtual learning mode. Schools are still “obligated to provide on-site learning opportunities and support services,” according to Gov. Doug Ducey’s order. The county COVID-19 schools website shows West Valley districts with overall risk levels of “substantial” and recommended learning scenarios of “virtual with onsite support.” The county updates school district data each Thursday, with three benchmarks: cases per 100,000, percentage of positive tests and percentage of “COVIDlike illnesses.” Anything over 100 cases per 100,000 is considered “substantial spread”—and the West Valley is many times above that minimum. According to the county’s Dec. 30 update, most West Valley public school district communities’ cases per 100,000 were above 700. The highest was the Tolleson Union High School District community, where cases per 100,000 rose from 781 to 990. Avondale Elementary School District’s community had 891 cases per 100,000. Liberty Elementary School District’s cases per 100,000 rose from 794 to 869. Communities surrounding Littleton Elementary School District, Litchfield Elementary School District, Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Buckeye Union High School District and Agua Fria Union High School District all had COVID-19 cases far above 500 per 100,000. Arizona began December with 326,817 COVID-19 cases in the previous nine months and ended the month and year with 520,027 total cases. The 193,210 coronavirus cases in December were 60% of the total during the other nine months. The first four days of January, Arizona added 40,000 new cases. Maricopa County started December with 205,522 total COVID-19 cases the previous nine months and ended the month and year with 322,449 cases. The 116,927 county coronavirus cases in December were 57% of the total during the previous nine months.

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APS pledges to help customers BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Last year, Arizona Public Service Company (APS) suspended late fees and disconnections for nonpayment from March through December. APS also distributed almost $9 million via a special Customer Support Fund that provided one-time bill credits of up to $300 for residential customers and $1,000 for small businesses. “Our pandemic bill relief programs have assisted more than 65,000 customers in 2020 to help those impacted by COVID-19 get back on their feet,” said Monica Whiting, APS chief customer officer. She said APS will continue to waive late fees for residential and business customers through Oct. 15. Beginning with January bills, APS will automatically place residential customers with past due balances of $75 or more on an eight-month payment plan. Limited-income customers on the APS Energy Support or Energy Support with Medical programs with past due balances of any amount received a one-time credit prior to the payment arrangement. The credit will be $250 or the total balance, whichever is lower. APS is making its limited-income bill discount programs available to more people by expanding the income qualification from 150% of the federal poverty level to 200%. More than 71,000 limited-income customers are currently enrolled and receive a bill discount each month. “We encourage customers who have struggled to stay current with their bills, or who need longer than the

eight-month automatic arrangement, to contact us so we can help them bring their accounts back into good standing over time,” Whiting said. “We also can connect them to utility bill assistance programs, energy efficiency programs and service plan options that may help reduce future bills. We are genuinely here to work with our customers and provide help and support.” Bill assistance programs available to qualified customers include: • Energy Support programs: Limited-income customers receive a bill discount each month—25% for APS Energy Support and 35% for Energy Support with Medical. • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Community Action Programs and other designated local providers offer federal programs to assist with energy bills. • APS Crisis Bill Assistance: Up to $800 annually is available to help qualified limited-income customers with their APS bills if they are experiencing unexpected financial hardship such as a high medical bill or loss of a job. • Project SHARE: The Salvation Army administers the Service to Help Arizonans with Relief on Energy program, which provides up to $300 annually in emergency energy bill assistance to those facing financial hardship. • Location-based support: Customers can connect to special COVID-19 relief programs based on where they live through 211 Arizona. To explore these options and resources, visit aps.com/support or call 602-371-7171 or 800-253-9405.

Goodyear City Council votes for raises, but not for themselves BY TOM SCANLON

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In December, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord and the Goodyear City Council voted for raises for city employees—but not for themselves. Separate action would have been required to change their own salaries. The city’s elected officials will re-

ceive increases, but not until 2022. Lord is paid $23,000 per year, through the end of 2022, when her term expires. In 2023, the Goodyear mayor’s salary will increase to $30,000. For his vice mayor position, Coun-

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Texting + driving = ﬁnes up to $149 BY JIM WALSH

West Valley View Staff Writer

After a long delay, it’s time for drivers to finally put down their cellphones unless they want to see red and blue ﬂashing lights in their rear-view mirror. Arizona’s distracted driving law became effective Jan. 1, and police officers throughout the West Valley and beyond are planning to write citations right away, trying to break motorists’ dangerous habits of texting or checking emails behind the wheel. The law originally was passed in 2019 after a driver struck and killed a Salt River-Pima Maricopa tribal officer along the Loop 101, but it included an 18-month educational window during which officers could only issue warnings. While officers will still have discretion to issue warnings after Jan. 1, their advice is simple: Don’t count on it. The new law makes it illegal to touch a cellphone while driving—or even to rest it on your lap, another habit police have noted—with a call to 911 one notable exception. Drivers are still allowed to use hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth, that are commonly built into the dashboards of most modern cars and trucks. The penalties are civil fines ranging from $75-$149 for the first offense, and $150-$250 for the second or subsequent offenses. And a violation is considered a “primary offense”—meaning police can stop drivers for talking on the phone alone and do not need any additional violations to pull them over. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has issued 15,000 warnings, as directed by Gov. Doug Ducey, who signed the bill into law, said Bart Graves, a DPS spokesman. “The whole reason for the law is to keep people safe on our roads. The best thing we can do is keep them from be-

Raises...continued from page 6 cilman Bill Stipp is paid $16,500 per year. As they were elected in 2019, Sheri Lauritano and Laura Kaino are paid

ing distracted,” he said. Traffic safety advocates say distracted driving causes the same level of danger as an impaired driver with a 0.08% alcohol level, the minimum level at which Arizona drivers are presumed to be impaired under state law. Alberto Gutier, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, said a public service campaign was planned to remind drivers that the state law took effect on Jan. 1. “No one likes to be pulled over. Being pulled over is the best message for people who are driving distracted,” Gutier said. “I think the momentum will come right back.” Gutier said he believes the new law will save lives and that it represents a direct opportunity to improve public safety. “Even though we had more than a year of warnings, now it’s the real thing,” he said. “People need to put their phone down.” Marc Lamber, a personal injury attorney, said he has represented many clients who have lost a loved one or have suffered serious injuries from distracted driving. He recalled a time when there was more tolerance for impaired driving before extensive public education campaigns changed people’s attitudes. Because almost any hazard can pop up suddenly while driving, “you need to have full attention with your hands and cognition with your brain,” Lamber said. “I see more and more accidents involving someone who is on the phone and distracted. Ninety-three percent of accidents are caused by human error,” he said. He also said that the law taking effect and Bluetooth being widely available, when it comes to motorists keeping their hands off their phone behind the wheel, “I hope it will become as automatic as wearing a seatbelt.” $12,000 per year. Joe Pizzillo, Wally Campbell and Brannon Hampton are paid $9,200 per year. The salaries for those council positions will increase to $12,000 in 2022, the next local election cycle.

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The middle class will pay Editor: In the View’s Dec. 22 issue on page 8, it noted that the city of Goodyear is in “good” financial shape, to the point they are giving raises, which I am sure are warranted. That said, during the 2020 year, things are just not the same as usual; everyone has had to tighten their belts. Also in 2020, stimulus checks of $1,200, the $600 and, maybe, $2,000. Wow, free money for raises and stimulus checks! But in the mail recently, Goodyear residents were notified of a proposed “utility rate increase.” Why, when the city of Goodyear is in “good” financial shape, an even better year than in 2019? Well, one only has to look at all of the “free” things given to each and every new warehouse that you see built. They all require hookups for water, wastewater, sanitation and stormwater. But incentives to land those companies to occupy those warehouses are required. So good old residents of Goodyear need to step up and pay for them. Now to the stimulus checks. Those, too, come with a cost: raising your taxes. So be prepared with the next administration during their time in office to raise taxes and cut spending, probably, the military! And guess who gets to pay? The middle-class taxpayer, because there just aren’t enough rich people to cover the needed money. So Goodyear is just like Washington—they give it away on one hand and take it away on the other; there is no free lunch. Somebody has to pay and as usual; it’s the middle class! Bill Davis Goodyear

Plants are good food Editor: With the “Year of COVID” barely behind us, we look forward to the New Year and the customary resolutions: reduce personal weight, reduce time on social media and reduce consumption of animal foods. Yes, that. Nearly 40% of Americans are already eating more plant-based foods. Hundreds of school, college and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday. Even fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Chipotle, Denny’s, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell and White Castle offer plant-based options. Dozens of startups, led by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, are producing plant-based meats, milks, cheeses and ice creams. Every ice cream manufacturer boasts nut-based flavors. Even meat industry giants Tyson Foods, Perdue, Hormel and Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods have rolled out their own plant-based meat products. The reasons for the skyrocketing popularity of plant-based meat and milk products are compelling: They are more convenient, healthier, more eco-friendly and more compassionate than their animal-based counterparts. The resolution to explore plantbased foods requires no sweat or deprivation—just some fun visits to our favorite supermarket and food websites. Wilfred Wallace Litchfield Park

Elections

Editor: Congratulations to Igor Shpudejko for his excellent explanation of the fraudulent election. Well done, but I’d like to add a couple more points. Reading much of the evidence that Trump’s attorneys tried to present to the courts,

which was denied by Democrat judges appointed mostly by Obama, some evidence presented in Nevada showed that 91,000 dead people voted on Nov. 3. This gives us hope that there really is life after death. Imagine how many dead people in the other 49 states got out of their coffins and voted. One man died in 1832. What a patriotic trooper! My one letter stated that I wouldn’t put it past the Democrats to put a ballot on each tombstone in every cemetery in the nation. Seems I was right. One election worker in one battleground state swore on her affidavit that she put a blank ballot into a Dominion voting machine and the end result was a vote for Biden. The “good” news is you won’t have to pack and move to Venezuela, because if the fraud isn’t corrected soon, you will be living in the United States of Venezuela without leaving your home. If the anarchists start burning cities again, like the Democrats allowed them to do in Democrat cities, I hope the military intervenes and locks them up for a long time. The people are sick of letting Democrat mayors and gov-

ernors set them free after three hours and having celebrities bail them out to continue criminal behavior. If the fraud isn’t stopped now, expect it in every election. The Democrats can’t win fairly, so they resort to every scam they think of. The world is watching. James Logan Buckeye

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Goodyear welcomes a New Year BY GEORGIA LORD

member. DID YOU KNOW? The city of As we welcome a new year, some Goodyear has been supporting your of the challenges of 2020 will un- small-business neighbors by providdoubtedly carry into 2021. ing advocacy and support I am confident that we can to help them navigate the overcome these obstacles pandemic relief programs together. As you may have at the federal, state and heard, Goodyear is thrivcounty level. Financial asing even in these uncertain sistance is still available to times. assist with rent, payroll and We are thrilled to conother expenses. If you are tinue to attract new busia small business in need, nesses and residents to our please reach out to our Ecobeautiful city, including nomic Development team new restaurants and retail at 623-932-3025, email options we know you want gyecdev@goodyearaz.gov GEORGIA LORD in our community. We are or visit developgoodyearalso excited that our new Goodyear az.com/resources/covid19 or developRecreation Campus will open in the goodyearaz.com/resources/covid19/ summer for our residents to enjoy. cares-act to learn more. Our budget is strong and healthy, due DID YOU KNOW? Goodyear emin large part to the conservative fiscal ployees are the key to providing our policies of council and the continued community with the valuable services growth in our community. that make Goodyear a great place to I am writing today to share import- live, and when our budget allowed, I ant information about the Goodyear proudly supported a 2.5% pay raise in budget and how we are ready and able support of these public servants who to assist our residents and small busi- have been working so diligently during nesses in need during these challeng- the pandemic. ing times. DID YOU KNOW? A five-year rate DID YOU KNOW? Goodyear re- study on our water, wastewater and ceived nearly $10 million in CARES stormwater fees is under considerfunding from Gov. Doug Ducey ear- ation. These are “enterprise” funds, marked in his executive order specif- meaning they run like a business, with ically to offset public safety expenses fees collected supporting the system and we gratefully used those dollars to without the use of taxes. This is one cover police and fire expenses for the of the many conservative fiscal polmonths of May, June and some of July. icies adopted by council that have DID YOU KNOW? Goodyear has led to our financial stability. Like all federal funding available to assist res- businesses, costs increase with inflaidents who are struggling with utility tion, and as a business, this means and rent payments. Learn more about the fees must increase over time as this program and others at goodyearaz. well. The rate study, adopted in partgov/help. The city is also offering re- nership with specialty consultants laxed utility payment plans for those and a residents’ committee, ensures who do not qualify for the full federal the business model is sustainable and assistance but who still need help. Call provides the best value for our resi623-882-7887 and speak to a customer dents. Learn more at goodyearaz.gov/ service representative to review your utilityratestudy. options. It’s an honor to be the mayor of a DID YOU KNOW? Goodyear has city so deeply committed to supporting established a centralized resource for each other. We are in this together, and residents seeking assistance. Residents together, we are resilient. #Goodyearin need are encouraged to email us at Cares. goodyearcares@goodyearaz.gov or Georgia Lord is the mayor of Goodyear. call 623-882-7801 to speak to a staff Guest Writer

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follow the guidelines and be polite to the hardworking people who are trying Welcome to the New Year! I hope to serve the community. your holiday season was Since the virus hit, you terrific. made decisions to protect Shipments and distriyour family and your home. bution of the vaccine was Your choices were based on good news for December. available data, advice from The Centers for Disease people or sources you trust, Control and Prevention and maybe what your “gut” has detailed information told you. Businesses have about the vaccines, distrito do the same every day, bution and updates. Their except they’re under much information also includes more scrutiny. No one in continued use of protective authority has marched into JOHN SAFIN face coverings, social disyour home with a three-ply tancing, and other guidelines to “slow safety checklist. I truly hope that will the spread.” For that matter, local cities never happen in our homes, but it freup to the state government still have quently happens to the business comrestrictions and guidelines in place. munity. None of that changed when the calenReliable information about vacdar flipped to the New Year. cine distribution will be useful. As A reminder to consumers that busi- we’ve witnessed over the past several ness owners, managers and employees months, national news and social mecontinue to be tasked with enforcing dia will say whatever they think will the guidelines. They’re the ones who bring them the most attention. When face fines, loss of license, or other in doubt, find facts for yourself. Start punitive action if there’s a violation. with the newspaper or website where There’s always a chance the business you’re reading this. The further away will be forced to shut its doors. Please you are from the information source the less likely the people at the source will actually care about you. We’ll need patience and the “Platinum Rule” because not every person will want to change at the same speed or agree on the way situations should be handled. That’s OK as long as we’re polite and civil in our interactions with each other. I would love it for everybody to look after yourself and your family, your friends and others in the community if you’re able. It takes only a little effort to make a difference where we live and work. I said that all of last year and will keep saying it as we go into 2021.

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

An alert reader who saw the West Valley View story last week on Greenlight Communities breaking ground on Cabana Encanto, at 2323 N. 150th Drive in Goodyear, called to say we have a problem. “That address is in PebbleCreek,” he said. Based on Google Maps, he sure looked to be right But, said a Greenlight spokesman, “this is apparently a Google glitch,” and the address listed in the story (as well as Greenlight’s website) is correct. In any case, it’s near Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 (which has a West McDowell Road address) and Goodyear’s new Civic Square project, which will be built in phases over the next several years. Civic Square will include a library, city hall and park space. Meanwhile, Greenlight announced another Goodyear “multifamily development catering to individuals and families looking for quality housing at attractive monthly rents.” Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities will build 336 units on 10 acres at Bullard Avenue and Van Buren Street, near the “farm-to-warehouse” boom area. Greenlight plans to break ground on the new project in the spring. “The city of Goodyear has been a tremendous partner to work with, and we are excited to be building a second Cabana property in the community,” said Patricia Watts, principal of Greenlight Communi-

ties. “Goodyear is an ideal location for the kind of high-quality yet attainable housing that is at the core of our mission at Greenlight Communities. We are looking forward to making this project a reality and providing more housing options for Goodyear individuals and families.” Greenlight’s Cabana Bullard is a joint venture between Greenlight and American Realty Advisors. Greenlight is in the process of building more than 3,000 new Cabana units in the Valley. The company says its mission is “to create communities with reasonable rent rates.” “We have been very pleased with the momentum we have seen for the Cabana properties across the Valley,” said Dan Richards, principal at Greenlight Communities. “There’s such a clear need for a product designed to be attainable for people who work in a broad spectrum of industries and are looking for a comfortable and welcoming living environment at a reasonable cost.” If you haven’t rented for a while, this might raise your eyebrows: At other Cabana communities in Phoenix, apartment rent starts at $934 per month—for a studio. That being considered “affordable” shows how much rents have increased in the last decade around the Valley. • In Buckeye, a big stretch of farmland—214 acres near Baseline Road and MC85—recently sold for $15 million. The new owner is Mangat Investments of Glendale. Greenlight Communities plans a 336-unit apartment complex on Bullard Avenue at Van Buren Street in Goodyear. (Image courtesy Greenlight)

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Winter high school sports to begin after delay BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Following its final emergency meeting before the winter break, the Arizona Interscholastic Association approved an official starting date of Jan. 18 for winter competition. This date comes after about a two-week delay, as the AIA had initially announced a starting date of Jan. 5 but postponed competition due to COVID-19 numbers in Arizona. AIA playoffs are still set to happen for winter sports, but teams are not able to compete in regular tournaments or invitationals during the regular season. Tentative plans are for no spectators for basketball or wrestling as indoor sports. Soccer crowds will likely be limited.

High school winter sports are scheduled to begin Jan. 18, after a delay due to coronavirus. (West Valley View file photos)

AIA Executive Director David Hines said the starting date of Jan. 18 will stand unless Arizona is forced to shut down schools with surging coronavirus numbers. Here are a few West Valley teams to

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Girls’ basketball Millennium begins the 2020-21 season as back-to-back 5A state champions. The Tigers defeated Sunrise Mountain 59-30 in the 2020 championship game and are led by first-year head coach Kevin Thomas. Kassidy Dixon, a Grand Canyon University commit, is the team’s returning scoring and emotional leader. Sunrise Mountain reached the 5A championship game for the first time last season and recorded a 26-5 record. Coach Jenn Tolle leads the Mustangs, who lost just two seniors from last year’s team. Julie Diveney is the Mustangs’ leading scorer (11.8) from last season.

Boys’ basketball Ironwood boasted a 28-2 record and won its first 5A title last season under coach Jordan Augustine. Seniors Bailon Black (12.8) and JJ White (12.7) are the top returning scorers and team captains as the Eagles attempt to repeat as champions. Trivium Prep, Peoria and Millennium finished the 2019-20 season as runners-up in 2A, 4A and 5A. Peoria sophomore Andrew Camacho was one of the state’s top freshmen last season after averaging 14.7 points per game.

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reached the 5A quarterfinals, after finishing as runners-up the year before. Trivium Prep reached the 3A semifinals before bowing out. Estrella Foothills’ Cassidy Sims (19) and Jami O’brien (15) led 4A freshmen in goals in 2019-20.

Boys’ soccer Washington won the 4A championship last season with a last-minute goal to defeat Arcadia 2-1 in the title game. The Rams will try to repeat that success under coach Adam Roberts. Also in 4A, Thunderbird senior goalkeeper David De Haro led the conference in saves (158) as a junior. Ironwood and Sunrise Mountain reached the 5A semifinals in 2019-20. Both teams return several contributors to last year’s postseason runs. Copper Canyon returns nine seniors from last season’s 6A quarterfinal team under first-year coach Brian Buttler. However, it is uncertain when and if the Tolleson Union High School District teams will be allowed to play, after TUHSD canceled most of falls sports seasons.

Wrestling Liberty returns to 2020-21 as defending champions, after winning the Division 1 team title for the second consecutive season.

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Benevilla hosting ‘Care for the Caregiver’ online workshop BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Benevilla will host a free, interactive workshop called “Care for the Caregiver” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, on the Zoom online video conference platform. The workshop will teach that “the best way to take care of others is to take care of yourself.” Learn ways to make sure you are still a priority while providing quality care for your loved ones.

The workshop will be led by two Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. (Community Assistance, Resources, Education and Support) experts: Sean Twohy from Adultcare Assistance Homecare and Presley Reader from ComForCare Home Care. They will answer questions and provide tips to balance the demands of keeping those you care for safe and healthy with your responsibilities to yourself.

To reduce the risk of public exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Benevilla has chosen to convert all its education workshops into livestream, online Zoom events. To register, call Benevilla at 623-584-4999 or visit benevilla. org/community-events. A “How to Zoom” workshop Sean Twohy from Adultcare Assistance Homecare and Presley is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thurs- Reader from ComForCare Home Care will lead a “Care for the Caregiver” online Benevilla workshop. (Photos courtesy Benevilla) day, Jan. 7.

HELLO, NOEL! Litchfield Park’s Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park welcomed a baby reticulated giraffe. Born just in time for Christmas, it was named Noel. At just a few days old, the giraffe calf was already 6 feet tall. Wildlife World Deputy Director Jack Ewert said, “The calf is thriving under the close watch of her attentive mother. Over the next few weeks, keepers will begin to introduce mother and baby to the rest of the herd.” Joining in the fight to save the giraffe population from extinction, Wildlife World has raised 13 giraffes in the last 19 years. The zoo is open every day. For more information, visit wildlifeworld.com. (Photos courtesy Wildlife World Zoo)

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Mandatory vaccinations for teachers called possible BY CECILIA CHAN AND PAUL MARYNIAK

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As teachers inch toward the head of the line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, it begs the question: Can school districts mandate inoculations? The Arizona School Risk Retention Trust says the answer is yes. “School districts may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of on-site work, subject to exemptions required by state and/or federal law,” reads a legal memo prepared for the nonproﬁt Trust. The Trust, which provides more than public school districts and community colleges with property and liability insurance, also advised districts to con-

sult with their own attorneys on legal issues related to any vaccination requirement. The first batches of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Arizona in mid-December for dosing those 16 and older. Health care workers and long-term care facility staff and residents are among the first to receive the vaccine, to be followed by teachers, law enforcement and other critical workers. Other groups of individuals are farther down the line. Any guidance from health officials, however, may be a long time coming. Maricopa County spokesman Ron Coleman said the issue of mandatory shots for teachers isn’t on the agenda any time soon for the Board of Super-

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visors to consider. School districts generally have been following state and county COVID-19 health guidelines. Coleman noted that when it would come to an inoculation mandate for staff, district ofﬁcials probably would be making the call. “Local school boards generally have governing jurisdiction over their schools,” said Coleman, adding the county is following guidelines set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Spokeswoman Heidi Vega of the Arizona School Boards Association agreed that it is up to individual districts to decide. “We believe currently it is a local district decision whether to require teachers and/or staff be vaccinated as a condition of working, so long as exceptions are made for medical reasons and accommodations under the ADA,” Vega said. “We would represent the interests of ASBA at the Legislature to keep this local authority,” she added. School districts that choose to require mandatory vaccinations must ﬁrst create a process where employees can apply for an exemption based on an ADA disability or a sincerely held religious belief, barring undue hardship to a district, according to the memo. If a district cannot exempt an employee or there are no possible reasonable accommodations—such as working from home for those who claim a disability or religious belief—“it would be lawful for the employer to exclude the employee from the workplace,” the Trust advises. However, “this doesn’t mean the employer may automatically terminate the worker,” the memo stated. “Employers will need to determine if any other rights apply under the Equal Employment Opportunity laws or other federal, state and local authorities.”

The Trust’s December memo also weighed in on mandatory vaccination for students, advising that school districts should first seek guidance from the Arizona Department of Health Services before moving forward on that. “It is unclear whether a school district may require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 without specific authorization from ADHS or a local health department,” the memo said. “State law indicates that ADHS, in conjunction with the superintendent of public instruction, is responsible for developing documentary proof standards for evidence of vaccination.” The memo also noted that at this time, the state health department has indicated there were no plans to revise the regulations regarding required immunizations for students. And because none of the available vaccines are approved for children 16 and younger, it may be some time before schools would need to consider whether to require all students to be immunized, according to the memo. Asked if the state Health Services Department will make a COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for students once a vaccine becomes available for them, spokeswoman Holly Poynter said her department “will continue to monitor the recommendations issued by the (CDC’s) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices as the data is updated.” The Arizona Department of Education for now has no position on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for students like for measles and mumps before enrolling in school, according to spokesman Richie Taylor. “To my knowledge, the vaccines being administered now have not been approved for use in children,” he said, adding that the department will await guidance from health officials.

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Agua Fria High School’s second annual Angel Tree was a big success. The community supported students in need by selecting items from an Amazon “wish list” and providing grocery store gift cards. (Photo courtesy AFHS)

The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek and other volunteers shopped for books in December to help Litchfield Elementary School District students. Pictured here are Andi Phillips of the LESD Educational Foundation and Delia, Bri and Jackson—leaders from the Canyon View High School Interact Club. Rotary Holiday Boxes were delivered to families before Christmas. (Photo courtesy LESD)

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Elvin Leyer Ellison

Elvin Leyer Ellison, age 83 of Laveen, Arizona passed away on December 23, 2020 in Laveen, Arizona. He was born August 21, 1937 to Russell Ellison and Ruby Ellison in Hamilton, Ohio. Burial services will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Aurora, Indiana at a later date. The family suggests that donations be made to Christ Community UMC in Avondale, Arizona. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/elvin-leyer-ellison/

Gary Dean Lawson

Gary Dean Lawson, age 62 of Avondale, Arizona passed away on December 14, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. He was born July 14, 1958 to Ector E. Lawson and Helen M. Lawson in Washoe, Nevada. A visitation will be held on January 2, 2021 at 1:00PM at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona. To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/garydeanlawson/

Ryder James Schira

Ryder (Ry-Ry) James Schira tragically and unexpectedly passed away on Dec 26, 2020. He was born June 16, 2004 to Joshua and Jennifer Schira in Phoenix, AZ. Services were held on Jan 2, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. A GoFundMe has been established in his honor. The link to donate is in the full obituary which can be found at: http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/ryder-james-schira/

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Floyd "Norm" Norman Stephens Jr

Floyd "Norm" Norman Stephens Jr., age 77, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on December 25, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born March 21, 1943 to Floyd Norman Stephens Sr. and Cloetil Adams in Frederick, Oklahoma. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/floyd-norm-norman-stephens-jr/

Lewis Charles Tujillo

Lewis Charles Tujillo, age 58 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on December 20, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born April 15, 1962 to Robert C. Trujillo and Maxine C. Silva in Gallup, New Mexico. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/lewis-charles-tujillo/

Thomas Raymond Stefancin

Thomas Raymond Stefancin, age 89, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on December 27, 2020 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was born August 26, 1931 to Charles J. Stefancin and Anna Skotko in Cleveland, Ohio. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/thomas-raymond-stefancin/

Robert A. Putz

Robert A. Putz, age 88 of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away on December 19, 2020 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was born October 17, 1932 to Arthur E. Putz and Cordelle I. Niswander in Lemars, Iowa. Services were held on December 28, 2020 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit: http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/robert-putz/

Imelda Gonzalez Rodriguez, 82, of Avondale, Arizona passed away unexpectedly after a three-week battle with Coronavirus on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Banner Estrella Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Imelda was the youngest daughter of seven children, born on April 10, 1938 and raised in Los Huesos, a small village in Northeast Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. This is where she met and fell in love with her husband, Raul Rivera Rodriguez. They were married in a small ceremony in 1957 and settled in Los Huesos with Raul's parents. In 1967, Raul's employer helped them emigrate with their four children to Waddell, Arizona, United States; however, her dream of becoming a naturalized citizen was not fulfilled until the age of eighty. Raul's agricultural career migrated them to Gilroy, California for several summers and around Arizona's West Valley during which Imelda bore seven additional children. Imelda was a devout Catholic and instilled her faith within her children. She was known as "Ma" to her ten children, thirty grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren which was rightfully reflected by her inherent maternal qualities. Ma was a headstrong and solicitous woman, often expressing her love through constructive criticism and authentic Mexican dishes. The enticing aroma of tortilla dough rising on a cast iron griddle bonded our family, and shaped her home as our heart and soul. She was proud of her children who all received degrees in their chosen professions or grew up to become successful entrepreneurs. Imelda was predeceased by her son Raul (1968), her daughter Libby Perez (2011), and her husband Raul (2013). She is survived by her brother Roberto Gonzalez, her sister Engracia Cardenas, her nine children, Cel Rodriguez (Minerva), Grace Perez (Antonio), Rosa Hernandez (Jose), Raul Rodriguez (Delma), Rene Rodriguez (Monica), Eddie Rodriguez (Priscilla), Gloria Flores (Don), Jaime Rodriguez (Elizabeth), and Hector Rodriguez (Dellisia Aguilar). A private memorial service was held at Saint Henry's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Interment was held at the Avondale Goodyear Farms Historic Cemetery. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/imeldagonzalez-rodriguez/

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