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Oﬀ the streets and back to help BY OCTAVIO SERRANO

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The Point-in-Time Homeless Count, which annually determines the number of homeless people in Maricopa County, is Tuesday, Jan. 28. Two formerly homeless people in Goodyear will not be counted this year, thanks to a program that helped get them off the streets. Robin Miller and Bryan Cowens returned Friday to a lot on Litchﬁeld Road near Interstate 10 where they lived for nearly a year. They were back to help clean it up, as a thank you to a program that helped them avoid jail and ﬁnd a home and hope. In the same location last summer, Miller and Cowens felt the agonizing pain as their bodies detoxed from heroin and meth. “It’s a really wicked drug,” Miller said about heroin. “If you believe in God, it’s Satan’s serum.” Addiction, however, was not their only challenge at the time. Miller, 50, and Cowens, 51, decided to kick the habit and get

clean but, after detoxing, needed to ﬁnd a place to live. They had been homeless for a decade. Struggling to stay out of jail, they were directed to the Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Homeless Outreach and Navigation program, which connects people with programs aimed at ending their cycle of homelessness. Last year’s homeless count showed 194 unsheltered people in Glendale, 78 in Peoria, 35 in Avondale, 24 in Buckeye and 22 in Goodyear. Many of them have substance abuse and/or Former homeless couple Robin Miller and Bryan Cowens returned to their old Goodyear campground to help clean it up. (West Valley View photo by mental health problems. Octavio Serrano) Miller is from Chino Valley and said she began using drugs when she “Drugs were predominant in my family lost her family during a divorce roughly with my uncles,” Cowens said. “I watched 20 years ago. She spent time in prison for them do drugs and I thought it was the way theft. to have a good time.” Cowens, who is from Tolleson, began Homeless...continued on page 2 using drugs at 13.

‘State of the State,’ West Valley style BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Two days after delivering his sixth State of the State speech to launch the legislative year, Gov. Doug Ducey gave a West Valley version. He spoke before 500 at a Phoenix Race-

way lunch event. The Avondale setting was appropriate, Ducey described the West Valley economy as roaring like a race car. Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise kicked off the event, telling the crowd at the raceway’s Roll Bar the West Valley “is a region where the mayors and city council members work

together.” He acknowledged representatives from Goodyear, Buckeye and Glendale. Jennifer Jessep, director of public relations for Glendale’s Swire Coca-Cola, was seated to Ducey’s left. Sintra Hoffman, pres-

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Homeless...continued from page 1 He has spent nearly two decades in prison. His last offense was armed robbery. “I was actually shoplifting, but I pulled a knife out to try to scare security so I could get out of the store,” Cowens said. “They charged me with armed robbery. I did 10 years ﬂat on that one.” “I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I believe I’m a decent person,” Cowens said. Like Miller, Cowens was released from prison in 2009, and the two met in a halfway house. They said they tried to stay honest but soon fell to old habits and began using again. “We lost our house and then it was really hard to make money,” Miller said. “I didn’t know how to survive out here. It took us a while to learn how to survive.” As they struggled through the years, Cowens said he realized how much heroin was taking control of his life. He said he grew concerned about the way he would desperately need it. The couple decided to quit in 2019. “We quit right here,” said Cowens, pointing to the lot he was helping clean. “It took eight days of sickness. I

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tried to wean us off it and then we quit. Cold turkey.” Around the same time, Cowens and Miller report Phoenix Rescue Mission representatives would try to reach out to them and try to connect them with the right programs. They were able to receive a place to stay through Section 8 housing and they have been off the streets for a month. Although Cowens and Miller are on the path to recovery, Phoenix Rescue Mission knows their story is one of many. Nathan Smith, Phoenix Rescue Mission director of community engagement, said, “In so many metropolitan cities across the country, homeless numbers are rising, but what’s really rising is the unsheltered population in Maricopa County there have been significant increases in unsheltered homeless population since 2014.” Pamela Morrison, community relationship officer with Phoenix Rescue Mission, said the program is in collaboration with police departments. “Police will identify, through their homeless outreach team, people who are experiencing homelessness,” Morrison said. “They connect them with

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the Mission and they (representatives) come out and start building a relationship with them.” Morrison said the program is willing to help with any barriers the clients may face. Their services can include helping to get them IDs, bus passes, tracking down birth certificates, funds, etc. Morrison said one of the reasons the program works so well is because the clients feel respected and are treated with dignity. This is because most of the program representatives have relatable experience, Morrison said. “The people we hire to do street outreach have experienced it themselves,” Morrison said. “They’ve gone through our program, so they understand the benefit of this recovery program where they’ve surrendered their life for the last year to two years to really get whole and healthy.” But getting the homeless out of their

living situation isn’t enough for the program. Morrison said it will dedicate time to cleaning the areas and campgrounds where they have relocated people from. A duty Morrison said is crucial. “This is our community,” Morrison said. “We’re a part of the greater community and if we just move people on and leave the trash behind, then shame on us.” Miller and Cowens went back to the lot they used to call home and helped clean the area. The couple said they were happy to go back and be part of the program as they will attempt to reestablish themselves as part of society. “Don’t give up on the homeless,” Miller said. “Have a heart and don’t shun us. People can change.” For more information on Phoenix Rescue Mission, 1801 S. 35th Avenue, Phoenix, visit phoenixrescuemission. org or call 602-346-3384.

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West Valley city councils get back in action BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

After extended holiday delays, city councils around the West Valley are back in action - though some are taking a bit longer to get back into gear. Tolleson, for instance, at publication time did not yet have an agenda for its Jan. 28 meeting. “Our meeting scheduled on Jan. 14 was canceled due to no agenda items,” noted Crystal Zamora, Tolleson’s city clerk. Litchfield Park City Council had its first 2020 meeting on Jan. 15. No expenditures were proposed on the light agenda. Mayor Tom Schoaf presented Jena Huffman, the city clerk, with a certificate and gift card for being selected LP’s “Employee of the Quarter” for the fourth quarter of 2019. The new Assistant City Manager Matthew Williams, who started at the end of December, was welcomed to Litchfield Park. A report noted all city of Litchfield Park business licenses expired Dec. 31, with a $35 renewal due Jan. 1. The city sent out 807 renewal notices. At the end of the year, 584 businesses were renewed, leaving 223 who had not yet renewed. Litchfield Park has a “State of the City” meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Avondale City Council met Jan. 6. The highlights of a light agenda were an Economic Development agreement

on the construction of a hotel at 801 N. Avondale Boulevard (at City Center Drive). Regarding the hotel, agenda information stated, “MGN1 LLC is proposing a project consisting of a business service hotel similar to an Avid hotel or Aloft. Staff has been working with this developer to ﬁnd a location in Avondale to build this type of product. “This project helps bring to fruition the vision council has for The BLVD and acts as an initial investment catalyst for The BLVD.” Council approved “reimbursement up to $300,000 for public improvements, building permit and plan fees.” MGN1 is described as a New Orleans-based limited liability corporation. The property to be developed is at 801 N. Avondale Boulevard. According to the agreement, MGN1 has a year to start construction and another year to complete it. MGN put its money on the line, as council approved the sale of 4 acres city land at this address for $1.9 million.

A scheduled Jan. 13 Avondale City Council work session was canceled. An Avondale City Council regular meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21. Several zoning requests were on the agenda. Goodyear City Council also had a light Jan. 6 ﬁrst meeting and canceled a scheduled Jan. 13 work session. The agenda for Goodyear City Council’s Jan. 27 meeting was not available at press time. Buckeye City Council’s Jan. 7 meeting (new water fee, approval of police command vehicle) was reported on in the Jan. 15 West Valley View. Buckeye City Council was to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. The star of the agenda: “Council to take action on Resolution No. 02-20…. approving a loan from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) in an amount not to exceed $109 million.” The loan will fund the Broadway Road Water Campus, “replacing multiple failing reservoirs” and “poor-quality wells.”

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Gov. Doug Ducey gave a West Valley version of his State of the State speech at Avondale’s Phoenix Raceway. A crowd of 500 gathered for lunch and to hear Ducey. (West Valley View photos by Brandon Richardson)

up and our debt is way down. Household incomes have hit a record high and our poverty rate has dropped faster than any other state in the nation.”. He said the state economy has never been better, especially when compared to a decade ago. “Today, Arizona’s economy is more

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ble-digit growth in math and English -triple the average growth rate of other Arizona schools. Same deal in Deer Valley and Wickenburg (districts).” Ducey then delivered another applause line: “No new taxes. Not in legislature, not at the ballot box— not on my watch.” Ducey took a moment to “recognize and honor” veterans in attendance, then said he is for “eliminating all state income taxes on veterans’ military pensions, once and for all. “You’ve put our country first. Now, with this budget, Arizona will put you first.” After mentioning “the newly created Loop 202 into the West Valley” and discussing his plan to widen Interstate 10 from Phoenix to Tucson, Ducey returned to education, talking about the success of the Arizona Teachers Academy. “This year, we plan to expand this with legislation sponsored by Sen. Paul Boyer (R-Glendale) allowing even more students to go through the academy,” Ducey said. The governor said he wants more spending for “counselors and cops on campus.” A few miles from Buckeye Elementary School, which recently received an “F” grade, Ducey vowed to help underachievers. “We need to help struggling schools with tools, resources and expertise to produce better students…. We owe it to kids in these schools. They’re waiting and we won’t let them down.” Ducey closed his speech as he had two days before: “Let’s get to work!” One applauding in agreement was Jessep, of Swire Coca-Cola. Earlier, she noted Swire Coca-Cola, which employs 2,000, is in the midst of its third expansion in Glendale. “This is a great place to build a business,” she said. Hoffman, of WESTMARC, wholeheartedly agreed that the West Valley is booming. She said, “55% of growth in Maricopa County will be right here in the West Valley. “We have our workforce, very talented. We have disposable income that continues to rise.” And, she said, the February opening of Desert Diamond West Valley Casino in Glendale “will be taking entertainment to the next level.”

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Birth rates steadily declining in Arizona, study finds BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Arizona women just aren’t having as many babies as they used to. George Hammond, the director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, said Arizona births rose from 37,591 in 1970 to a high of 102,687 in 2007.

But since then there has been a sharp decline, with the number pegged at less than 81,000 last year. But Hammond’s analysis of the data also discovered while birth rates among non-Hispanic women dropped 14 percent in the decade following 2007, the decline among Hispanics was three times greater. All this comes as Arizona is close to

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ment are inversely related,’’ Rex said. Put simply, those with less education tend to have more children. That, in turn, fits into what Hammond said is the current lower birth rate among Hispanics now than in the years before the recession, when many Hispanics here were new arrivals from Mexico. “They’re kind of second-generation and they’re fully assimilated,’’ he said of the current Hispanic population, meaning they’re seeing the world in a way similar to the non-Hispanic population among whom the birth rate is also declining. YEAR 1990 1991 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Hispanic Birth Rate* 85.2 84.0 83.7 80.1 79.3 81.2 77.8 75.8 78.5 79.7 78.7 77.3 80.4 80.5 79.1 79.9 78.0 70.5 61.9 54.2 50.2 50.4 49.3 49.3 49.1 47.5 45.5

Non-Hispanic Birth Rate* 54.0 51.1 49.1 47.4 44.3 43.6 42.6 43.3 42.4 43.5 42.1 42.6 42.5 42.7 42.7 44.8 44.3 43.8 42.2 41.2 41.5 41.4 41.0 41.8 40.1 39.8 38.1

* Per 1,000 women of childbearing age -- Source: Economic Business Research Center, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona

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“At about 11:06 a.m., patrol ofﬁcers arrived on scene Gustavo Reyes Jr., charged and discovered Gustavo with killing his father, faces a Reyes Jr. covered in blood preliminary hearing Thursday, walking around the living Jan. 23, at Maricopa County room of the residence. Only Superior Court. feet away (was) the victim The alleged crime took place who was laying on the ﬂoor in Avondale Jan. 12, two days bewith stab wounds to his face fore the younger Reyes turned 29. Gustavo Reyes Jr., 29, is (and) torso,” said the report. Prosecution documents state charged with killing his father Paramedics responded and Reyes “without premeditation in Avondale. (Photo courtesy pronounced the victim dedid knowingly cause the death Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) ceased, according to the report. of Gustavo Reyes Sr.” The younger Reyes was taken to a hosThe elder Reyes was killed at 11405 pital for a cut on his leg. W. Cocopah Street, where he and his son “While at the hospital Gustavo made lived. spontaneous statements about killing the According to the Avondale Police victim,” said the report. probable cause report, Reyes’ brother The brother told police he dropped off called 911 around 11 a.m. “after (the Reyes Jr. at the residence around 10:30. brother) received a call from his mother Police found “a half-broken bloody telling him his brother Gustavo Reyes Jr. knife” in the kitchen sink of the home, had just killed their father.” according to the police report. Gustavo Reyes Jr. called 911 shortly Gustavo Reyes Jr. is being held on after “and told the dispatcher he had just $1 million bail at the Fourth Avenue killed his father with a knife and put the Jail. The police report described him as knife in the dishwasher,” according to “mentally disturbed.” No previous conthe police report. victions were noted. West Valley View Managing Editor

Fourth Goodyear Police investigation concludes BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Goodyear placed four Goodyear Police Department employees on administrative leave Oct.7. The fourth and ﬁnal investigation concluded last week, said Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman. “The investigation involving Deputy Chief Justin Hughes has concluded. Hughes is no longer on administrative leave but is currently on extended personal leave,” Vo said. “The ﬁndings of the investigation cannot be released until any disciplinary action has been considered which would take place when Hughes’

personal leave has concluded.” Last month, former Police Chief Jerry Geier was terminated. He has appealed his firing. Vo said an appeal hearing has not been scheduled. Two weeks ago, Vo said Goodyear Police Officer Kyle Cluff, a five-year veteran officer who had been on administrative leave since Oct. 7, resigned after an investigation found he was untruthful. Susan Petty, formerly a Goodyear Police Administrative Service manager, was also found to be untruthful also, Vo said. Petty was demoted to a lower-paying position, according to Vo.

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MCSO at Millennium High School City of Avondale hires new Economic Development director ulated ﬁre rounds and other disruptive BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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sales and marketing strategy. The city of Avondale He returns to Arizona, hired Kenneth Chapa as its having been a project mannew director of Economic ager for the city of Mesa’s Development Jan. 20. He Economic Development fills the vacancy left by forDepartment, and vice presmer Dan Davis, who retired ident with the Arizona in October. Commerce Authority. Chapa previously worked “This is a time of tremenfor the city of Henderson, dous growth for Avondale, Nevada, Office of Ecowith the city poised to atnomic Development. He tract new development in was manager and interim Ken Chapa is Avondale’s new each of our key sectors – director. During his tenure, director of Economic Devel- from the city’s health tech (Photo courtesy city of he played a key role in the opment. corridor and corporate Avondale) development of the first urcommerce areas identified ban Unmanned Autonomous Systems for manufacturing to the newly estab(UAS) test site through a partnership lished sports and entertainment district between the city of Henderson, Neva- known as The BLVD,” said Charles da State College, Nevada Institute for Montoya, Avondale City Manager. Autonomous Studies and the Nevada “Ken will lead Avondale’s economGovernor’s Office of Economic Devel- ic development team in working with opment. the city’s development and engineering He also contributed to Henderson’s services professionals to provide a topeconomic development rebranding, notch customer experience for those seeking to do build and do business in Avondale.” Chapa has a bachelor of arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arizona State University and a master of business administration degree from Western Governor’s University. For more information visit www. avondaleaz.gov or call (623) 3331400.

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West Valley senator pushes firefighter, education bills BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Sen. Paul Boyer, a Republican representing Glendale and other parts of the West Valley’s District 20, hit the ground running as the state legislative year started last week. Boyer is co-sponsoring two bills in areas he rates as high priorities: education and firefighter protection. Boyer and Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, last week introduced legislation adding on to a bill Boyer sponsored that passed in 2017. The new bill allows firefighters to receive workers’ compensation benefits if diagnosed with specific cancers. Boyer said he is outraged by cases like Glendale Fire Capt. Kevin Thompson, who had to battle to have his cancer treatment covered by the city, and the late Austin Peck, a Goodyear firefighter who had his workers compensation denied. “It’s a travesty,” Boyer said. Boyer said he is disgusted by cases involving firefighters trying to get cov-

erage. “City attorneys will say to firefighters, ‘We don’t deny you’ve been exposed to all these carcinogens, just tell us which fire caused your cancer.’ It’s impossible,” Boyer said. “The key parts of this year’s firefighter cancer legislation is adding breast and ovarian cancer, removing the part of the statute insurance/city attorneys were exploiting which according to the Industrial Commission’s attorney, no firefighter ever made it to the presumption because they couldn’t get past this part of the statute and making the law irrefutable. Meaning if a firefighter fulfills all of the criteria then they would automatically be granted their workers’ comp benefit for an on the job injury.”

Utilizing legal loopholes, “The insurance industry has been exploiting my law from 2017,” Boyer said. The new language is more straightforward, he said: “If you have fulfilled five years of hazardous duty answering fire calls, you’ve been exposed to carcinogens, you had a clean bill of health when you

started and get one of the cancers on the list— it’s irrefutable,” he said. The new bill he co-sponsored also adds to the list of cancers to recognize cancers in female firefighters. “It’s in all of our best interests,” said Bryan Jeffries, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. “We feel our people need to fight these diseases, get better and get back on the streets serving the public where they belong.” How long does Boyer exPaul Boyer, R-District 20, is working on education and firefightpect it will take for the fire- Sen. er-protection bills in the state senate. (West Valley View file photo) fighter protection bill to go up for vote? al schools. “I think the only real oppo“It’s all relative to how hard insur- sition I might face is from the teachance is pushing behind the scenes,” er’s colleges. There’s a philosophical Boyer said. disagreement I have with them: do you “The hard work is behind the scenes.” teach teachers how to teach? Or can On his new education bill related to you start with a subject matter expert the Arizona Teachers Academy, Boyer Senator...continued on page 13 said the fight may come from tradition-

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Hidden homeless: Growing number of older people are living on the streets BY EMILY MAE DEAN Cronkite News

Viola Campbell’s voice shakes as she talks about the steep drop between the life she expected in retirement and her reality. “I’ve never been homeless before in my life. I’ve always had jobs,” Campbell said. Still, this is where she is at 75 – looking for kindnesses at Justa Center, a daytime resource center serving people 55 or older. In its annual report, Central Arizona Shelter Services said it helped more than 1,300 people older than 55 who were experiencing homelessness in the 2018-19 fiscal year. That’s nearly 30% of the people the agency, known as CASS, served the past year. And homelessness in the state is on the rise, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Advocates for older Arizonans say homelessness isn’t just something that happens to other people. Rather than being spent on golf courses, retirement too often is spent looking for a place to sleep at night. Older people also are more vulnerable, putting at greater risk of harm or death. Each day in the U.S., 10,000 baby boomers – born 1946 to 1964 – turn 65, said Wendy Johnson, executive director of Justa Center. “Most of these folks worked in an era when wages were low,” Johnson said. “Many of them held entry-level or hourly wages for most of their career. Their Social Security checks are between $635 and $750 a month. When you consider that in Maricopa County, landlords mostly ask for three times monthly income for rent, onethird of 700 dollars isn’t (enough for) rent.” Campbell gets only $777 every month from Social Security. She left California after being priced out of housing, hoping for a better life in Arizona.

A rising problem Some older people are becoming homeless for the first time, said Lisa Glow, the chief executive of Central

Arizona Shelter Services, which provides an overnight shelter. “There are a lot of economic factors contributing,” she said. “Last year, rent went up 8 percent in Maricopa County. People come here and tell us they couldn’t afford the $100 dollars a month more, so they’re suddenly homeless.” A 2018 National Low Income Housing Coalition report found, nationally, 1 out of 3 extremely low-income renters is older than 62. An Arizona-specific housing study by the coalition shows a shortage of affordable rentals for “extremely low income” households in Arizona that disappears higher up the income ladder. Campbell said she didn’t realize the situation she was in until the rent at her California apartment complex started going up $100 per year while she was on a fixed income. She moved to Phoenix, hoping it would be more affordable, but soon learned just how wrong she was. “I thought Arizona was cheaper. I stayed in a Motel 6 for ten days, and couldn’t find anywhere (to live). That’s when I ended up at CASS,” Campbell said. Johnson, executive director of Justa Center, said many boomers risk financial instability. “In the next few years, we will have 50% of the seniors who are in danger of becoming homeless,” she said. Life on the streets One day, looking for help, Campbell went to Justa Center, a small facility on West Jefferson Street providing such services as legal advice, warm meals and shelter from the streets for the day. Here is where people line up to use phones, sit on the back patio and huddle in small groups when it’s time for a meal. Others set up camp outside, near the center. The street is lined with ramshackle shelters made of plastic tarps and cardboard – makeshift attempts to create any semblance of a home. On particularly rainy days, many lie on the sidewalk with large sheets of plastic to keep dry. Kitty Case, 77, is among those who

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pass time inside or outside Justa Center, calculating their next move. “I grew up here. I paid taxes my whole life. My kids are doing good, grandkids are doing good, everyone is doing good – it’s just me,” said Case, who found herself sleeping on busstop benches after her rent went up too much. “I was in a one-bedroom apartment. In the time I was there, rent went up $150 a month. I’m on a fixed income,” she said, her voice trembling. “My income doesn’t go up $150 a month. They priced me out. I couldn’t find an apartment fast enough and I became homeless.” Case said she walked until her shoes wore out trying to find a place to live. By November, she estimated she had been homeless for about four months, but she can’t be sure because time has become a blur. “Every day is a year-long,” Case said. “At this point, I just can’t find a place to live. I looked at a place that would’ve been perfect. They wanted me to be making 3 1/2 times the monthly rent. Why?” While setting up a small tent-like structure with a few friends, Karen Hudson, 54, summed up the situation: “This whole system is not right, you know? Like everything is not going the way it should be.” Shame and safety. Glow, the CASS chief executive, said older Arizonans living in the streets are more likely to be victimized because they’re perceived as vulnerable. “You’re easier prey to the predators when you’re older,” Glow said. “You’re not as safe or as capable of defending yourself. Would you want your grandmother sleeping in an alley? That’s what’s happening. They’re terrified. They’re mentally frail, and some of them have Alzheimer’s.” Hudson and others in her situation have to be careful on two fronts – staying safe from others living in the encampment and avoiding Phoenix police, who often break up encampments like this one. “They’ll tell you it’s your fault, to stay off the drugs … stuff like that,” Hudson said. Johnson said government leaders have essentially made homelessness illegal through zoning and forced re-

Verna Tulli has been living on the streets for eight years. (Photo by Delia Johnson/Cronkite News)

moval of encampments, especially in the Phoenix area. “Nobody wants a homeless encampment in their neighborhood, but where are people who are homeless and unsheltered supposed to go?” Johnson said. What many people experiencing homelessness have to battle, they said

over and over again, is a sense of shame for ending up this way after working their whole lives. Some haven’t told their families. “When my husband and me got thrown out of our apartment, we were outside in the alley,” said Belene Araiza, who said she used to work for the Osborn School District. Then her hus-

band overdosed on pain pills. But she attributes his death to something else. “We were there for a while. Then, one morning I woke up and he was dead – from being depressed because we were homeless.” ‘This whole system is not right.’ Some advocates saw this coming. A 2015 report, Arizona and the Aging Homeless Population, pointed to an increase and urged action. From 2011-14, it said, there was a 34% increase in Arizonans older than 45 and a 53% increase in homelessness among Arizonans 62 or older. “Existing systems and policy must adjust to the upcoming surge of people aged 62 and over that will soon flood existing resources and challenge old methods of assisting the homeless,’’ the Department of Economic Security report said. Ernest Shaver, an attorney who does pro bono work for Justa Center, said there is a lack of government resources for people who are homeless, particularly older Arizonans. “I’ve had people leave in tears telling

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No shopping mall … but Goodyear moving closer to new city hall BY TOM SCANLON

boom with the likes of Amazon, Microsoft and UPS opening huge centers, When Goodyear and even though the Mayor Georgia Lord city’s population has first became a govdouble-digit growth ernment representaevery year … still no tive, Goodyear resishopping mall. dents were clamoring While the city has for a shopping mall. no direct control over And Goodyear staff a shopping center, was plotting how to other than recruiting build a new city hall and enticing potential developers, it complex. does control the desThat was 2005. A decade-and-a- Mayor Georgia Lord, who was voted to city council tiny of a sprawling half later: Still no in 2005, still doesn’t have a new city hall - but it’s in city hall complex. the works. Meanwhile, the city has flourished, with A ground-breaking Goodyear mall. businesses and thousands of people coming to ceremony for the new And no new Good- big Goodyear. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) year City Hall. city hall is scheduled Lord noted this is what got her into in April — of 2021. The building will politics in the first place. not be completed until June 2022. “I thought, if I’m going to get a city Lord said this is not what she originalhall built, I better run for office,” she re- ly thought city hall would be like. “But called, smiling wryly. I know with the current plan — actually “As you can see, my city hall still has I think it’s going to be better. It’s going not been built.” to be a civic center … the end result is Even with Goodyear riding a business a city hall building with a park in front West Valley View Managing Editor

Goodyear Civic Center at Estrella Falls, scheduled to be built by mid-2022, “is what you might call Goodyear’s downtown,” said Mayor Georgia Lord. (Image courtesy city of Goodyear)

of it.” A new Goodyear City Hall is a hotly debated topic years before Lord became mayor. “The city of Goodyear envisioned a city hall project for 35 years,” said an agenda item last year. A new city hall finally received a green light in April, when Goodyear City Council approved a letter of intent outlining a public-private partnership with investment company Globe Corporation. The development will be called Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls. A residential portion of the sprawling property is in the zoning process. The massive project is north of McDowell Road near 150th Drive. Ultimately, it will include a city hall, library, 2-acre park and Class A office space. The project, with an estimated $83 million cost, will be partially funded by a $53-million bond, according to the April agenda information. “You couldn’t ask for a better way to rejuvenate that area,” Lord said. Indeed, though she stressed she is not against a shopping center, Lord thinks smaller retail and entertainment areas spread through the city might be a better way to go. Goodyear Civic Center at Estrella Falls “is kind of giving us what you might call a city downtown,” Lord said. “Goodyear doesn’t really have a true downtown.” Lord was elected to Goodyear City Council in 2005, then became mayor in

2011. Back in 2005, Goodyear was in the midst of a population explosion, more than tripling from a town of 18,911 in 2000 to a small city of 65,275 in 2010. Goodyear’s population is now estimated at over 80,000, as it continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona. Lord acknowledged she has heard from plenty of people who say “We’re growing too fast!” What does she say to those people? “I tell them the truth. I say, ‘I can understand your position but it’s not the way the city is going.’ We’re only 11% developed,” Lord said. “When we bought a house here, I knew eventually we would have 750,000 (population). “But people come in and want no traffic, they want one little store on the corner. But it’s not the direction of Goodyear. We’re bringing in businesses. We want people to walk out the front door, drive a couple blocks and go to work.” And — who knows — maybe even go to a local shopping mall. “Why wouldn’t you want to come here? There are all kinds of people coming here — why wouldn’t you invest in Goodyear? Why wouldn’t you be here, with the Microsofts, the Amazons?” For any business, big or small, Georgia Lord had a promise: “You will be a success, if you come to Goodyear.

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me, ‘Why are you so nice?’ and all I’ve done is sit there and listen to them for 15 minutes and hear them out,” Shaver said. “They just want to be treated with respect.” Shaver, the only lawyer working with Justa Center, comes in once a week to speak with as many people as he can. Often, he said, people ask him to help them obtain government IDs or maintain court dates. The cost of groceries, medical needs and most of all housing will continue to climb as retirement income remains steady or increases slowly. Just do the math to understand the hardship that can lead to being “If they would just think of us as humans,” J.R. Capone said. homeless after retirement. not all dirty, nasty, trashy scums.” (Photo by Delia JohnAs of September, the average “We’re son/Cronkite News) Social Security check benefit for retired workers was $1,474.77 per Campbell has had a happy ending, month. For many, this is not enough to at least temporarily. She was placed in cover rent, groceries and such basic ne- housing for at least a year and will recessities as cleaning supplies and per- ceive services that, advocates hope, will sonal hygiene products. keep her off the streets permanently. Also as of September, the average Such resources as CASS, Justa Cencost of rent in Phoenix was $1,085 a ter, Arizona Veterans Stand Down, as month, up 8% from last year. well as government services, are work“We need to intentionally plan for ing in a sea of need, and advocates say affordable neighborhoods,” John- it isn’t enough to hold back the tide. son said. “When we’re wiping out a “It’s time to find a middle ground community that’s blighted to rebuild, where we say, ‘I care about my comwhy are we building $3,000 a month munity enough to where I care about apartments and not homes that could the children who are my future, and the house the people who live and work elders who brought me to this point,’” there?” Johnson said.

Senator...continued from page 9 and teach them how to teach? I agree with the latter,” Boyer said. So, apparently, does Gov. Doug Ducey, who in his State of the State speech last week praised Boyer’s work on the education bill. “This year, we intend to build on our momentum with reforms sponsored by Sen. Paul Boyer, allowing even more students to go through the (Arizona Teachers) Academy,” Ducey said. Boyer teaches 11th graders literature at North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, a charter school. “I believe in expanding the Teachers Academy to get teachers who love sub-

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Senate President Karen Fann blocked consideration -- possibly permanently -- on a bill to put new restrictions on sex education in public schools. Karen Fann said Jan. 14, the proposal introduced by Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowﬂake, clearly needs work. The Prescott Republican noted even Allen conceded SB 1082 is not in the form she wants. But Fann also said the sweeping proposal to both limit the grades where sex ed could be taught and provide more parental oversight is quite controversial. The Senate president added it may make it inappropriate for discussion at this time. Fann said she and other legislative leaders are hoping for a quick session. Part of the pressure on lawmakers is the primary election was moved up three weeks, to Aug. 4. And if legislators are in session until May or June it leaves less time for them to campaign.

And Fann said it may be necessary to prevent lengthy debate on divisive issues, like this one. The move drew an angry reaction from Allen who, at a rally with supporters, essentially accused Senate leaders of cowardice in choosing to avoid controversial issues in an election year. “Down here at this Capitol, fear drives everything?’’ she said. “Is government formed to protect you in these inalienable rights?’’ Allen told a rally of supporters. “Or are we here just to say to you, ‘Oh, no, we can’t do this particular issue because it’s an election year’?’’ Despite Fann’s decision, Allen last week allowed parents unhappy with the current sex education laws to testify at the Senate Education Committee which she chairs about why they are unhappy with sex ed programs in their schools. And she hopes to pressure Fann to allow her to resurrect the measure later this session. But it wasn’t just supporters of SB 1082 at the Capitol.

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Another group staged their own rally to not just oppose Allen’s measure but lend their support to SB 1120 sponsored by Sen. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson which actually would move sex education programs in Arizona in the opposite direction. But that bill, too, likely is dead. Teaching sex ed is optional with school districts, allowing them to provide what is supposed to be age-appropriate instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Only students whose parents have opted in can participate. Allen’s measure would bar sex ed before the seventh grade. It also would tighten up requirements for school boards to review the proposed course and provide time for parents to see what materials would be used and set up a system for parental complaints. And it also would spell out for the first time that instruction in AIDS and HIV could be taught only with parental permission, and only at upper grades. “Do we want to have our small, innocent little children sexually active?’’ Allen asked supporters rallying for her bill at the Capitol. She said her bill became “tainted’’ —and controversial— because of verbiage that some believed would have barred teachers from ever mentioning homosexuality. Allen said that was not the intent and even had prepared language to remove that section. “I was acting, and so were all the parents that were working with me, were acting to protect parent’s rights and our children,’’ she said. “And we should have had the opportunity to debate the bill’’ on its merits and not on the perception of what it did. By that point, though, it was too late. “People are backing away (saying) ‘Oh, we can’t support something that the perception is is anti-gay,’” Allen said. “And so there was no choice but to hold this bill.’’ And the senator suggested that schools, in teaching sex ed—and other social and moral issues— were not being neutral. “They should not be taking a perspective of the socialist, Marxist rad-

ical points of views out here, or not even the more radical views that might be on the Right,’’ she said. “They must be respectful of our parents and what children are learning and being directed from in their home.’’ Fann, however, said her main concern was avoiding certain hot-button issues that she feared could take away needed attention from the necessary business of the Legislature. “We’re going to try and keep this session as quickly as possible with the least amount of friction and create a bipartisan atmosphere so we can get through this session with civility,’’ she said. And what that means, Fann said, is delaying —for as long as necessary —“those issues that need a little more work.’’ That also likely means Steele’s proposal also will meet the same fate and not get a hearing. Her measure not only preserves sex ed in all grades but makes it an opt-out situation, with students enrolled in the classes unless parents specifically ask they be excused. Steele defended the change. “I don’t think it is all that controversial,’’ she said. “I think there is a small, vocal group of people who don’t want other people’s kids to have access to this safe, healthy, life-saving information.’’ Anyway, Steele said she believes that children today need sex education from people who know how to teach it to keep them safe. “This is a much more complicated world than when you and I were kids,’’ said Steele who is 63. “Kids have questions,’’ she continued, questions that most parents are not answering — or their kids are not asking them. “So if we don’t have teachers in the classroom telling them the facts, they’re going to get their questions answered on the internet, probably a porn site.’’ Steele’s measure would have added some new requirements to what would have to be taught in sex education classes, including discussing the perception students have of their bodies, emotions and behaviors and talk about “personal boundaries, consent and the right to privacy.’’

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Trump survives despite progressives Editor: President Trump has been subjected to more personal attacks than have all previous presidents combined. Not only that, but the attacks have been beyond the pale vicious. These insane attacks by the Democratic Party, the mass media, the New York Times, Hollywood celebrities, late-night talk show hosts and Robert De Niro have been relentless. Today, the economy shines. Unemployment is low and the stock market is soaring. Our military is the most powerful in the world, and America is once again respected. All this has happened since President Trump was elected. You know, it really makes me wonder. If the progressives were to act more like Americans and less like traitors to the Republic, if we were all working to build America instead of some of us trying to tear it down, how much better off would we all be? Of course, I fully realize, as all Americans should realize, the progressive core beliefs and values are in direct and absolute conflict with constitutional principles of limited government. The left will never change but must be soundly defeated in November. Trump survived, and, in fact, thrived in spite of the progressives actively trying to destroy him with impeachment, the illegal coup d’état that failed and the faux Muller investigation, just to name a few. Their incessant hatred for the president defies rational thinking. When a progressive does not like someone, they don’t just not like someone. They want to literally destroy the person. Sad but true. President Trump has defied all the odds to get to where he is today. How has this man survived?

The answer is simple. Our president has placed his confidence and trust in the Lord. The Russians did not intervene in our 2016 election. God did, and he might do it again this year. November’s election will be for all the marbles and will determine if America remains free and strong, or if she will slowly rot to the core, and collapse under the weight of repressive socialism. People, we better get it right! Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Buckeye should be ashamed

Editor: The city of Buckeye leadership and management should be ashamed. On the morning of Dec. 18, an article on ABC15 revealed information about the investigation into Buckeye Police Chief Hall — the city never revealed to the residents of the city he is serving, and to follow it up, the West Valley View published even more details than the city did on the case against Chief Hall. And I quote: “According to the independent investigation, Hall violated policy when he took at least one accident-scene photo of a nude male driver who was wearing high heels. “The picture was not taken for a legitimate law enforcement purpose and was shared with at least one individual outside of the police department.” And again: “The report also concluded Hall used official department email and city time to conduct his security firm’s work. According to the report, Hall ignored complaints and warning signs and through his neglect allowed crime statistics to be inaccurately reported.” So, a blatant ethics violation that

would have ended most cops’ careers was not enough to warrant Hall’s termination, he then abused the community’s trust to run a private business on the city’s dime and he received only 40-hours of paid (or unpaid) leave. The only thing worse than incompetence on behalf of public servants in exercising their duties to citizens is indifference. The simple fact Hall still has a job after this is asinine. The people of Buckeye deserve better. All of this on top of incompetence by the chief of Buckeye police department is gross negligence on your part for not terminating his employment immediately and only handing down a 40-hour leave from his duties. This leaves very little faith in your abilities to discipline any other employees for their complete abuse of power and responsibility, let alone actually fulfilling your oath to exercise the will of the people—an oath you are bound to by taking public office. It is disgusting and disturbing on so many levels. How is the public going to trust anything you put forward after seeing these

news articles? How are we to trust you are doing what is in our best interests? These are not open-ended questions— the public demands answers. Public office is supposed to work on a basis of public trust. If the public cannot trust you, the office you hold is tainted and there are now clear signs of corruption at the highest levels of your leadership. It is inaccurate to label me disgruntled or I am against everything you have done or do in your service. I simply am strongly in favor of common sense, common honesty, and common decency. This makes me against anything you do that is against the actions that violate the very clear ethical obligations of your public office. I understand the Global Water purchase. The former administration made mistakes and you now must deal with it. However, clearly common sense says you do not purchase a water company for $100 million without first getting access to the property and securing the purchase with some sort of escrow to ensure the goods are delivered in the state they were evaluated. Unfortunate-

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ly, your administration does not get to simply pass the buck to the former and you must now re-establish a public trust to ensure the future of your tenure is not marked by public mistrust—sadly, you are not doing a very good job at all. During the last city council workshop for water, you separated the residents to divide-and-conquer that you disguised as an attempt to retain control over unruly residents. I understand this behavior was due to past complaints about some questions not getting answered and resident’s complaining about the forum format. This is not a valid excuse for the exercise of ineptitude and incompetence yet again by city officials in failing to deliver an open, honest communication with residents. Why? As predicted, if the same question was asked to city employees and officials, instead of deferring to experts, an attempt was made to answer the question with a different explanation each time with each employee or official. If you do not know, it is OK to say you do not know. This is a valuable lesson each of you needs to learn. One sad fact is obvious after speaking to each of you, none of you truly know or comprehend the sad state of affairs your city is in and are completely oblivious to the abuse of power and position by your city employees. The very people you are trusting to run the city with your hands-off approach are running the city into the ground. You are five-plus years into an ERP project that could have been completed while I was employed with the city but was not because of pressure of political correctness by the city manager’s office in making others feel “warm and fuzzy” about the implementation. You are now seeking cash to fund the poor business decision to purchase a defunct water company by charging residents a fee because the city cannot get a loan without padding the bottom-line. You are keeping two corrupt police department leaders employed for God only knows why after they blatantly disregarded the public’s trust in exercising the duties of their position. This is not going away. You cannot keep sweeping dirt under the carpet and expecting to keep a clean house. Your

residents, the people you were duly elected by demand you become passionate about your duties again, do what you were elected to do and exercise the will of the people, regardless of the repercussions, and answer their calls for making your inactions right—by holding those hired to run the city accountable for their actions and inactions. Dale Secco Buckeye

Republicans’ No. 1 strategy: Lie

Editor: It seems the only strategy the Republicans have for any political subject is just lie about it. The latest case in point is Trump’s accusation about Hillary Clinton’s involvement with Uranium One. The justice department concluded, after two years of investigation, that no wrongdoing was done by Hillary related to Uranium One. But you will not see or read any acknowledgment by Trump or any White House official that she was found completely innocent by the DOJ. The damage was already done a long time ago. Trump supporters still shout “lock her up” at rallies. Lock her up, for what? It doesn’t matter what the subject is, just “lie” about it. That’s the new strategy for Republicans. It didn’t used to be this way. But in today’s times, this is all they have. This is sad to all Americans. David Rice Avondale

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Editor: Dogfighting and cockfighting remain horrible animal abuses happening in Maricopa County and elsewhere in the state. However, a bill is expected to be introduced this current legislative session to help law enforcement crackdown on these heinous crimes. Your voice can ensure it becomes law! The public is invited to attend the 2020 Humane Society of the United States’ Arizona Humane Lobby Day

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Elizabeth Warren’s student debt plan not good enough BY THOMAS L. KNAPP Guest Writer

On Jan. 14, Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a “Plan to Cancel Student Debt on Day One of My Presidency.” Warren would use the US Department of Education’s “broad legal authority” to cancel up to $50,000 of debt on behalf of up to 42 million borrowers. Warren’s plan makes a lot of sense politically. She’s struggling for traction in the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination race. Big promises to millions of borrowers and their families could make a big difference in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. As for the larger problem of college costs, Warren’s overall approach is a mix of some bad things ($150 billion in taxpayer money for Pell Grants and “minority-serving institutions,” plus the costs of “universal tuition-free public college”) and one and a half good things above and beyond her debt forgiveness plan. The one good thing: She proposes to

eliminate the “undue hardship” standard for discharging student debt in bankruptcy. The half a good thing: She wants to ban federal funding for for-profit colleges. That second thing would be a full good thing, instead of just half a good thing, if Warren removed the word “for-profit.” There’s a strong historical correlation between easy availability of student loans and soaring costs of a college or university education. It’s basic economics. By artificially lowering loan risk to direct money at a good or service, government increases debt and drives up the price of that good or service. Under the present system, naive 18-year-olds are swindled into borrowing more and more insane amounts of money to spend on less and less valuable college degrees. Then when they find themselves barely scraping by under the burden of repaying those loans, they can’t resort to bankruptcy.

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Think about that for a minute. I’m 53. If I go out tomorrow and take out a subprime mortgage on a home and a loan for a $40,000 car, then max out a bunch of credit cards, I can substantially get out from under that debt in bankruptcy court. The 18-year-old who trusted others when they said “you need to go to college and here’s how” doesn’t have the same recourse as spendthrift Tom, who was old enough to know better and then some, but partied hearty anyway. That’s not right. No, everyone does not need to “go to college.” That’s becoming more true than ever as inexpensive distance learning options and non-school certifications in various fields prepare Americans for many jobs better than seeking a degree does. We need to stop lying to America’s kids about both the costs and the benefits of a college education. I’m all for Warren’s idea of “forgiving” a bunch of the existing debt. But any kind of lasting solution calls for

Letters...continued from page 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Capitol. This is an annual event dedicated to raising the issue of animal welfare and abuse, recognizing legislators who work to improve animal welfare, and is a powerful opportunity to get your voice heard on animal welfare-related issues important to you when meeting with West Valley representatives. Frankly there’s not been much participation from West Valley residents at this event in past years. But we seem to have more than our share of animal abuses here! Our West Valley legislators need to know you care and that you want their support on animal welfare legislation. So, West Valley, grab a friend or family member or come alone and meet new friends on Jan. 29. Everyone is welcome. Lunch provided with required preregistration. For more info and to register by

less, not more, government involvement in general. The Libertarian Party’s platform offers a better direction: “We support ending federal student loan guarantees and special treatment of student loan debt in bankruptcy proceedings. Education is best provided by the free market, achieving greater quality, accountability and efficiency with more diversity of choice.” Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism, thegarrisoncenter.org. He lives and works in north central Florida.

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•The Business Builders meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, will be held in Building C (next to the Goodyear Branch Library), 14455 W. Van Buren Sreet, Suite C-102, Goodyear. The free Business Builder meetings are offered monthly by Goodyear Economic Development and hosted by Darah Mann, small business development manager. The goal is “to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners” and “educate the attendees on different aspects of owning a small business to help develop new ideas, practices and methods.” This month’s meeting presents “Goodyear Business Growth Snapshot,” with Goodyear’s 2019 successes and the state of the city. “Overall, job gains are robust, supporting solid increases in wages, incomes, and taxable sales and Arizona is generating steady growth that is outpacing the national average,” according to information at developgoodyearaz.com. For more information, call 623882-7958 or email darah.mann@ goodyearaz.gov. •Arizona State University’s Startup School for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners spring session, which starts Jan. 25, is filled to capacity. ASU Startup School is a series of six free facilitated workshops for entrepreneurs and small busi- Panera Bread opened a new, expanded location at 1452 N. Pebness owners and serves as a guide ble Creek Parkway, Goodyear (Photo courtesy Panera)

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Real Estate resolutions guaranteed to make you money and friends BY JOHN CROW

concept and most require a minimum number of trees as part of the HOA Homeowners often ask CC&Rs. how they can enhance the Newer communities like value of their homes withVerrado in Buckeye and out spending a fortune. Marley Park in Surprise The answer is really quite went all in and are now simple. Be a good neighmaking tree-lined streets a bor and help others do the central focus of their comsame. Remember, buyers munities. It’s not just about don’t just buy a home, they the beauty, according to the buy a community. This council of tree and landyear, resolve to take these scape appraisers. A mature nine simple steps. Doing tree can add up to $10,000 so will make you richer in to the value of your home. JOHN CROW home equity and in life. With so many native or low water use options like the Palo Verde, 1. Plant A Tree Iron Wood, Mesquite and Tipu, adding Trees add immeasurable beauty to a beauty and value to your home and neighborhood and neighborhoods with neighborhood is a snap. lots of trees tend to have higher market 2. Paint values. Great examples can be found in The biggest bang for your home inplaces like central Phoenix and Arcadia. Modern builders now embrace this vestment buck is fresh paint. In the flip world, it’s generally accepted a fresh coat of paint will return 10 times the cost. Paint is really a commodity-based item with good painters typically charging $1.25 per square foot, and excellent painters demanding $1.50 per sqft. At those prices doing it yourself is typically not worth the hassle, so don’t be a cheapskate. Stay in your lane and let the pros do it! It’s paying for itself by giving you a return, supporting local business, and allowing you to do what you’re good at, which probably isn’t painting. Guest Writer

neighbors. If you want to live in a great neighborhood, be a great neighbor. It’s a contagious action lending to building better lives and communities, and if this weren’t enough, it will make your home more valuable. It will do this by making your neighborhood the kind everyone wants to live in.

4. Tidy Up Back before the expression, “I don’t care what other people think” became popular, there was another phrase that shaped the greatest country in the history of civilization. It went something like, “Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you”. Also known as the Golden Rule, this powerful expression was really great for property values. In real estate terms it meant, “Let’s all keep our houses nice so when we’re ready to sell we’ll all get top dollar”. When we replaced it with “I don’t care what other people think” we were forced to create those pesky HOA’s if we wanted to live in a nice neighborhood. HOA’s are unanimously despised, but the re-

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5. Support Your Local School Realtor.com did a survey a few years ago and the results were shocking. The study concluded 73% of home buyers said school quality was a key factor in their home buying decision. Good schools make great neighborhoods. Get involved by offering your time, talent, and/or treasure in whatever capacity possible. If you are qualified, run for a seat on your local school board. They desperately need trained leaders. Think of it as an investment in a kid’s future, or just a great way to make your house

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7. Pray For It Wait a second, this isn’t about getting all preachy. This is about proven ways to make more money with your real estate. According to a pew research study, researchers found prayer helps promote the value of sacrifice as well as strengthening relationships. Other studies find prayer inspires forgive-

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ness and reduces anger and aggression. Maybe praying for your neighbor will help you with step number (meet your neighbor), then you might find out the 2 feet tall grass driving you crazy is out of control because they can’t physically do the work. This might result in you sending over your video game-obsessed son to help them out, which could lead to him becoming employable. But wait there’s more - now their yard looks good, your whole street looks better, and your home value just went up. Crazy how all this works!

8. Put Up A Flag An American flag is an expression of patriotism. It is also a symbol of belonging. It transcends politics and unites us to a common purpose. Homes displaying flags communicate a pride in ownership, dependability and trust. Fly it with pride, and back it up with the civic and personal responsibility it stands for, and your home value will fly high.

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The first thing prospective employers do when considering an applicant is check out their online profiles. Thanks to apps like Nextdoor, prospective buyers are now doing this as well. They want to believe they are moving into Mayberry, where Aunt Bea brings over hot apple pie. They don’t want to move into a hornets nest of grumps, cranks and jerks who complain loud and of- Get to know your neighbors. The first question most prospective home buyers ask is “how’s the neighborhood?” They want Aunt Bea and apple pie. ten but do nothing to improve the lives of their neighbors. a step to improve your home and your Take part in the online community as neighborhood. It’s good for your wallet a positive force for your neighborhood. and the world. Encourage it with tangible action, inspire it through kind words, and defend Crow is CEO of Centurion Investments it with sage wisdom where necessary. John Corporation, a provider of residential and Be a voice of encouragement for your commercial real estate and marketing services neighborhood. It’s the right thing to do delivered through Century 21 Northwest Realty, Century 21 Commercial, Fix My House and it’s great for your home value too. No house is an island. It’s part of the General Contracting and Striventa Business fabric of a community. This year take Solutions.

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Should student-athletes in college be paid? BY HOWARD FISCHER

scholastic sports from enforcing any similar restriction. Student-athletes at state HB 2143 essentially miruniversities and communirors a measure approved ty colleges would be able last year in California to profit from their enwhich will apply to studorsements under the terms dent-athletes in the state. of legislation awaiting a Kern said it’s part of the vote at the state House. reason he wants the bill -The proposal by Rep. Anto prevent those who would thony Kern, R-Glendale, otherwise attend Arizona would override any rule or schools from deciding to regulation prohibiting athgo to California where they letes from making money will be able to profit from “as a result of the use of their skills. REP. ANTHONY KERN the student athlete’s name, Kern isn’t the only one image or likeness.’’ It also would bar with this concern. athletic associations governing interGov. Doug Ducey told Capitol Media Services last year he worries Arizona universities might find it hard to attract talent if high school athletes can get more lucrative offers to go to college elsewhere. Central to the issues is whether student-athletes should be entitled to earn money, particularly in an age when universities make millions OPEN DAILY of dollars off their sports programs — 11am-10pm and off the work of players whose total Family Owned & Operated compensation is a scholarship. That is at Homemade Pastas • Fresh Seafood the heart of what is supposed to be “amHand-Cut Steaks ateur’’ athletics. “It does change it,’’ Kern conceded. But he was unapologetic for this. “I believe if you have the ability to be on a sports team, whether it be collegiate or professional, you should be HAPPY HOUR able to make a living off what your talent is,’’ Kern said. “I go for the independent athlete being able to make money on what he or she does.’’ There would be no state money involved, with the only compensation DAILY 11AM-6PM coming in the form of those royalties or endorsements. And HB 2143 would pro14175 W Indian School Rd hibit schools from revoking scholarships Goodyear, AZ 85395 to students who get these contracts. But the measure has some limits. One appears to preclude students from www.BellaLunaAz.com entering into contracts with any firm if it

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conflicts with agreements the school already has with another firm that may be a competitor. But it also says students have to disclose their contracts to schools in an effort to avoid conflicts. It also would place some limit on recruiters from universities from other states that may not have a similar law. They would have to inform Arizona high schoolers they would not be able to profit from any endorsements if they go to school there. That could keep talented Arizona high school graduates here -- assuming they don’t opt to go to California. “We don’t want California to get our athletes,’’ Kern said. “So we want to fix it here, fix it now.’’ In talking with Capitol Media Services last year, Ducey said student-athletes already do get paid -- in a way. “They’re getting a full-ride scholarship,’’ he said. “So that is compensation to a certain degree.’’ Still, he acknowledged, it doesn’t cover other costs. “I do have concern for students who can’t get back and forth to where they grew up, and their parents can’t participate,’’ the governor said. And then there’s the fact colleges do

financially benefit from revenues from sporting events. “I understand there is an incredible amount of money being generated by these athletes,’’ he explained. “I do think there probably is an equitable, more equitable way to do it.’’ Some of the concern about losing out to other states may take care of itself, without the need for Arizona legislation. In October— after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California legislation— the NCAA announced its board of governors voted unanimously to permit student-athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness. But the details have yet to be worked out. In a prepared statement, the NCAA said it wants the yet-to-be-adopted “modernization’’ of its rules to include certain provisions, including assurances student-athletes are treated similarly to non-athlete students “unless a compelling reason exists to differentiate.’’ The NCAA also wants a clear affirmation student-athletes are not employees of the university and to make it clear compensation for athletics performance or participation is impermissible.

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West Point track coach

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Simone Terry, a coach at West Point High School, the Avondale school launched in September, was a presenter at the United States Coaches Convention in Orlando, Fla., in December. She was one of 1,800 college and high school coaches from around the country to speak. She also spoke last week at the Nike World Coaches Clinic in Beaverton, Oregon. “I am excited great things are happening since the opening of West Point,” she said. “I represented West Point High School and track and field in general for the state of Arizona. Track and field does not always get the publicity and credit it deserves.” Terry was the track coach at Centennial High School in Peoria for the last three years. She is looking forward to the February start of the track and field season as the jumps and combined events coach.

“We anticipate a large showing of athletes to come out,” Terry said. She also coached the cross country team at West Point. “I am a former human resources professional who fell in love with coaching track and ﬁeld,” Terry said.

Simone Terry of Avondale’s West Point High School recently spoke at two conferences. (Photos courtesy Simone Terry)

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Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit 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. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@ timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

JANUARY Wednesday Museum

Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Come and Play

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. Free. For information, call 623695-2435.

Secondhand Treasures Sale

Shop for china, rugs, decoration, designer items and more from noon to 4 p.m. at PebbleCreek Country Club’s Tuscany Falls Ballroom, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. Free to attend.

Design Your Own Buttons

Design a button perfect to display on a backpack or book bag from 3 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Free. Materials will be provided. For

information, call 602-652-3000.

Needle and Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:30 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Anime Club (Ages 10-18)

Learn Japanese words and cultural facts and watch manga and anime with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Free. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Pinochle

Join others in a game of cards from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Thursday

Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. Free. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Toastmasters

Visit a weekly Agua Fria Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. Free. For information, call 623-398-5550.

The City of Avondale Public Works is offering a variety of free classes to help residents reduce water use in landscaping. Today’s class focuses on gardening and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400.

Friday

Old Pueblo Live Music

Listen to live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Entertainment included with a purchased meal. For information, call 623-935-5059.

Fitness

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Saturday

RePete Boutique

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Student Volunteer Info Sessions

Students (ages 15-19) interested in health care are encouraged to learn about summer volunteer opportunities at Abrazo West Campus during information sessions Jan. 25, 28, 30 and Feb. 1 at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road. Times vary. Today’s information session takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A parent or legal guardian is required to attend the session with the student. Free. For registration details, visit AbrazoHealht.com/StudentAmbassador.

Health and Resource Fair

This community event offers free health screenings, family resource information, a food pantry, lunch, children’s activities and prizes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Services include assistance with AHCCCS, food stamps, cash assistance and Affordable Care Act applications, parent education courses, citizenship classes, support groups and more. Free. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Telescope and Optics Workshop

Those who have an interest in learning more about telescope operation or purchasing a telescope can attend a workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. at Center on Main, 4239 N. Village Street, Buckeye. Registration is required. Free. For information, email astronomyclubofverrado@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby

Enjoy a fun family fishing event with over 750 pounds of trout stocked from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tierra Verde Lake Park, 301 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. There will be food, prizes and giveaways. Please bring a fishing pole and bait. Cost is $6 per pole used for adults and $4 per pole used for children ages 15 years and younger.

Sunday

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Concert

Enjoy a free live concert performed by the PebbleRock Band from 3 to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of the Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. Concertgoers should bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. The Wigwam will have a bar on-site for those wishing to purchase beverages at the concert.

Monday

West Valley Human Services Alliance

West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. Free. For information, call 623-935-3781.

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. Free. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Business Roundtables

Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Free. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Recycle Cooking Oil

The city of Avondale is teaming up with Mahoney Environmental to offer a free recycling program to reduce the amount of sewer blockages caused by cooking oils. Anyone can drop off cooking oils from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Avondale Public Works Municipal Operations Service Center, 399 E. Lower Buckeye Road. This service will be available until the end of January 2020. Free. For information, call 623-333-4402.

Kids Cafe

Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host Kids Cafe, a program to help children in low-income areas receive nutritious meals, through May 21. Children up to age 18 can enjoy a free, healthy meal from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at 328 W. Western Avenue. The free dinners are served on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Lt. Frank Luke Jr: Arizona’s Flying Ace

Come learn the fascinating story of the WWI Army Air Service pilot nicknamed “The Arizona Balloon Buster” at 6:30 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Presented by the Litchfield Park Historical Society in partnership with The Church at Litchfield Park. Free.

Thursday

Estrella Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to interactive playtime at 10 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

EMCC Choir Seeks Singers

The community choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is seeking additional singers for the spring semester that begins Tuesday, January 21. The choir performs two concerts each year and sings in other community events around the West Valley. Rehearsals take place Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 21 at the EMCC campus, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. All interested singers should register for the EMCC Community Choir class, #34993, online at my.maricopa.edu for a $50 fee on or before January 21 or by calling 623-935-8888. No auditions necessary. For information, email marcia.ford@ estrellamountain.edu.

Pilates and Yoga

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Lt. Frank Luke Jr: Arizona’s Flying Ace

Come learn the fascinating story of the WWI Army Air Service pilot nicknamed “The Arizona Balloon Buster” at 10 a.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. Presented by the Litchfield Park Historical Society in partnership with The Church at Litchfield Park. Free.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children

In Stitches

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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CrossFit

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will combine cardio and core training in a full-body workout from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Grief Support Group

This support group is designed to help and encourage those after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend and meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Springs community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Discover ways to cope with grief in a group led by individuals who have also experienced loss. Free. For information, call Angela at 623435-2105 or email angela@dscchurch.com.

Vegetable Gardening in the Desert

The city of Avondale Public Works is offering a variety of free classes to help residents reduce water use in landscaping. Today’s class focuses on growing vegetables and will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4400.

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For the third year, the Goodyear Ballpark will host the Arizona Balloon Classic Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 Friday and Saturday, free Sunday. Parking is $5. Goodyear Ballpark is at 1933 S. Ballpark Way. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, up to 25 hot air balloons will participate in various competitions. In addition, there will be hot air balloon rides, hot air balloon tether rides, live music, food tasting, beer garden, family fun zone, stunt-bike riders, fireworks and more. For tickets and more information, visit abcfest.com. The Arizona Balloon Classic benefits

Up to 25 hot air balloons will be competing at the Arizona Balloon Classic at Goodyear Ballpark. (Photos

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Ah, ah, ah … flu! Influenza B hits the West Valley, other areas hard BY CARRIE SNIDER

West Valley View Contributing Writing

Instances of the flu seem to ebb and flow depending on the year. In 2020, the flu is hitting the West Valley and other areas hard. “Flu activity is high in the U.S. and expected to continue for weeks,” states the Center for Disease Control’s website, cdc.gov. According to the CDC, this is the worst flu season since 20032004. Dr. Brian Dursteler, an emergency-room doctor at Abrazo West, said he has seen more cases of the flu than in years past. “We see people with the flu every day,” he said. Part of the issue is the flu vaccine versus the actual strain circulating. The CDC reported the current flu vaccine is only about half the match for influen-

za B/Victoria, which means if you got the vaccine, you’re not fully protected against this particular strain. “In a perfect world, they would always know the strain and the vaccine would match,” Dursteler said. “A flu vaccine is anyones best guess.” Still, the vaccine is better than nothing, especially for those who are most susceptible to complications. “Newborns, pregnant women, they all can get hit hard if exposed to the flu,” said Dursteler. Typically, it’s not the flu itself that’s the problem for these populations, but secondary issues like pneumonia or other infections or respiratory issues, he added. The flu is a virus with symptoms of body aches, chills, fever, coughing, etc. Patients can go to their primary care physician and get swabbed for a test to

determine if they have the flu. “The flu virus lives in the body’s respiratory system, but the body’s immune response are those symptoms,” Dursteler added. Most people with the flu will experience up to a week or so of symptoms, and most people will get better. Those with extreme or prolonged symptoms should seek medical attention. One of the frustrating parts of the spread of the flu virus is people are contagious 48 hours before they display symptoms, so they can pass it around without even knowing. Dursteler explained people generally continue to be contagious up as long as they have a fever. “The more people are in cramped spaces, like on airplanes or in the classroom, they can spread the flu,” he said. “So if you have symptoms, stay out of

public areas.” Schools are seeing an increase in flu-related absences. According to Amber Bugs, a school nurse in the Avondale Elementary School District, if your child has a fever or has taken fever-reducing medicine, has experienced diarrhea or vomited in the last 24 hours, the child should stay home. “If your child has had a temperature of more than 100 degrees for more than two days, remember this simple phrase with regards to fever: too high for too long. It’s time to call a doctor,” she said. Children with a running nose and/ or cough, with no other symptoms, are fine to go to school, she added. If you have questions or concerns about whether to send your child to school, call your school directly.

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Buckeye Days back for another year of celebrating city roots BY SARA EDWARDS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Historic downtown Buckeye will celebrate and educate at the annual Buckeye Days festival. The Thursday, Jan. 23, through Sunday, Jan. 26, event takes visitors back to the Wild West of cattle ranching, rodeos and barbecue cookouts. This historic festival, originally dubbed “Buckeye Valley Pioneer Days,” started in 1966, as a way for the Buckeye Women’s Club to raise money for a new library. It has continued every year since. Buckeye Days is now sponsored by the Buckeye Main Street Coalition. This four-day festival is an annual tradition for historic downtown celebrating Buckeye’s roots. Each day is filled with western activities, cookouts and entertainment along with a vendor market. Highlights include a “cattle drive” and parade along Monroe Avenue starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Don’t miss Dr. Buck’s Wild West

Buckeye Days takes place Thursday through Sunday in downtown Buckeye. Events include a parade, Wild West shows and rodeo. (File photos courtesy city of Buckeye)

Show at 11 a.m. Saturday, with bullwhip cracking, trick horse riding and roping. Lara Serbin, design chair of the Buckeye Main Street Coalition said some new updates will also be coming

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to this year’s festival. “We acquired some hand-painted scene sets we are going to add to the venue to create more of a Western Town feel to the Wild West Show,” she said in an email. “We also have a Yeehaw Hollerin’ Contest this year to take place during Dr. Buck’s Wild West Show.” Tickets for Buckeye Days can be purchased at either the Buckeye Public Library Coyote or downtown branches. Adult tickets cost $25 and tickets for children 10 and under are $15. The festival is at Carnival at Bayless

Park, 300 E. MC 85. Buckeye Days hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A barbecue dinner ($25 adults, $15 children under 10) will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Buckeye Elementary School, 623 E. Monroe Avenue, with live music, entertainment and a raffle to benefit Friends of the Library. The PRCA Rodeo at South Buckeye Equestrian Center, 10300 S. Miller Road, starts at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Rodeo admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children.

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U.S., Arizona life expectancy fell, driven by deaths of younger people BY LINDSAY WALKER Cronkite News

After decades of steady increases, life expectancy in the U.S. ticked down slightly over three recent years, a drop attributed to a rise in “cause-specific” deaths like suicides and drug overdoses among those aged 25 to 64. The same was true in Arizona where, even though life expectancy was still higher than the national average, it was dropping at a similar rate. The report in the Journal of the American Medical Association said after rising to 79.1 years in 2014, U.S. life expectancy fell to 78.9 years in 2016, the latest year for which numbers were available. In Arizona, the number fell from 79.6 to 79.3 years. The drops were a reflection of increased deaths among 25- to 64-year-old Americans, who saw their mortality rate shoot from 328.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2010 to 348.2 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017, a nearly 6% increase. In Arizona, the mortality rate for this age group grew 6.2% in the same period. “This is a uniquely American phenomenon,” said report co-author Steven Woolf, who said no other developed country is seeing such declines. Woolf, the director emeritus of the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University, said the decline has been decades in the making. He said high unemployment rates, stagnant wages and the rising cost of living have been building since the 1980s and reached a tipping point after the 2008 economic recession. “The economy is stronger now, but the benefits of the economy are going to corporations and a small subset of affluent Americans,” Woolf said. “This can lead to health complications and deaths of despair.” The report said “deaths of despair” include suicides, and drug and alcohol-related deaths. Fatal drug overdoses, specifically from opioids, were a major cause of what the report terms “excess deaths.” A third of those deaths occurred in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Indiana – states hit hard by the recession and the opioid epidemic. The JAMA report said mortality from drug overdoses in 25- to 64-year-

A dip in life expectancy in recent years, in both Arizona and the U.S., has been attributed to higher mortality among younger groups of people, driven by rising numbers of suicides and alcohol- and drug-related deaths. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News)

olds increased by 386.5% between 1999 and 2017. Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, said the rise in deaths of despair should force a shift for public health officials. “Throughout most of my career we were dealing with kind of the classic public health issues, things like increasing the number of vaccinations to decrease infant mortality, motor vehicle accidents and injuries, interventions like those,” Humble said. “Now we’re seeing this new, pretty striking trend on suicide and the opioid epidemic,” he said. This epidemic has also hit Arizona, where more than 31,000 people have overdosed since June 2017, and more than 3,800 people have died of opioid overdoses in the same span. Humble pointed to the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act as an example of the state’s forward-thinking on the growing crisis. The 2018 law, limits first-fill opioid prescriptions to five days and expands access to the overdose-reversal drug Naloxone, among other initiatives. Arizona State University professor Dr. David Clarke said the epidemic started in the 1990s before taking hold in recent years. He said chronic pain is directly linked to rising mortality rates. “A lot of those opioid users got started with prescriptions for chronic pain and a lot of those prescriptions were done because of a lack of understanding of the impact of various kinds of stress in causing chronic pain,” Clarke said. Clarke thinks medical professionals who prescribe opioids are ignoring a

larger problem: Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse or a parent in prison carried into adulthood. The more of those experiences a person has, Clarke said, the more likely they are to abuse drugs or alcohol, or commit suicide, among other long-term effects. “There’s strong efforts now to limit the prescribing of opioids because it’s clear now they lead to excessive

deaths,” he said. “So trying to stop people from going down this pathway in the first place has been a strong effort from the medical community.” Humble said he would also like to see syringe services decriminalized to better connect people to addiction services that could help them. The same goes for suicide. “Suicide is just a lot more challenging, but it’s really about connecting people to services before they make a decision to end their life,” Humble said. Woolf noted opioid use and suicide are not the only causes of death with increases in the report, though he said they are major issues. He encouraged elected officials to fix the social and economic drivers contributing to stress and can lead to excessive deaths. “The middle class is struggling and people are clamoring for better education for their children, more affordable housing,” he said. “We need investment in programs that would make that happen, and they do not tend to be priority for elected officials.”

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37 Drive away 40 “Wozzeck” composer 41 Summertime treats 42 -- Thatcher 46 Commandment starter 47 Birthright barterer 48 Historic period 49 Huge amount of 50-Across 50 See 49-Across 51 Tarzan’s creator’s monogram DOWN 1 $ dispenser 2 Vast expense 3 Storyteller in court 4 Detox center 5 Terrible guy? 6 “-- Abner” 7 Right angle 8 Sandwich sausage 9 Burden 10 Place to buy 8-Down

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SUDOKU TIME

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

EVEN EXCHANGE

by Donna Pettman

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H H

H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY!

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

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Governor gives thumbs up to Avondale Elementary School District BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

On Jan. 13, Avondale Elementary School District sent the following Tweet: “We continue to put our students first. Today, Gov. Doug Ducey acknowledged Avondale ESD’s achievements in academic growth in his State of the State address. AESD had triple the average growth than other Arizona schools. Your State scores show the Avondale Elementary School District schools scores over the last three years. (Data courtesy Arizona State Board of Education) district of choice!” “So she rolled up her gratulating these school leaders.” grades in 2018; Copper Trails moved up AESD was referring to the sleeves to turn things He repeated those words two days lat- from a “B” to an “A.” following, during Ducey’s er, at a West Valley version of his “State around. Michael Anderson Elementary School State of the State speech: “And did she deliver. By of the State,” held at Phoenix Raceway repeated its “B” grade (up from a “C” “...we have a proven model to scale success in our 2018, through a targeted —conveniently enough, in Avondale. in 2017). most struggling schools. While Ducey was looking at grades strategy, the district had Desert Star and Avondale Middle “Avondale Elementary double-digit growth in math from 2015 to 2018, achievements in School both had “C” grades, as they did School District serves more and English -- triple the av- AESD have continued to be strong - for in 2018. However, Avondale Middle erage growth rate of other the most part. than 5,000 West Valley stuSchool had a “B” grade in 2017. Desert dents. Nearly 70 percent Arizona schools. Same deal Four of AESD’s eight state-graded Star also had a “C” that year. of them residing in low-inin Deer Valley and Wicken- schools –Wildflower Accelerated AcadThe one AESD school to slip this year Gov. Doug Ducey praised Avon- burg. come areas. emy, Desert Thunder, Centerra Mirage was Eliseo C. Felix School, which, after Elementary School District “In 2015, Superintendent dale “Superintendents Betsy STEM Academy and Copper Trails — “C” grades in 2017 and 2018, fell to a Sup. Betsy Hargrove twice last Betsy Hargrove didn’t like week for helping increase AESD Hargrove, Curtis Finch, and earned “A” grades in the state report “D” in November. what she saw on the report scores over the last five years. Howard Carlson are here to- cards issued in November. At press time, Hargrove had not re(Photo courtesy AESD) day. Please join me in concard. Three of those schools also had “A” turned a call for comment.

ASU develops program to prevent debilitating chronic anxiety in children BY ASHLEIGH STEWART Cronkite News

Anxiety among children continues to climb, contributing to rising rates of depression and mental and behavioral disorders. More than 7% of children 3 to 17 in the U.S. have been diagnosed with anxiety, which can greatly alter “the way children typically learn, behave and handle their emotions, causing distress and problems getting through the day,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “How are we going to teach our kids to be more self-aware and manage their own emotions and problem solve?” asked Ashley Kronabetter, a school psychologist at Porter Elementary School in Mesa.

“That, I think across the country, is becoming a bigger ordeal.” Researchers at Arizona State University’s department of psychology created Compass for Courage to address anxiety. It’s now in use at Porter and more than 25 other schools in the state. Compass for Courage is a youth development program using evidence-based intervention methods. Developed in collaboration with researchers and more than 150 professionals in K through 8 schools, its purpose is to prevent chronic anxiety by teaching skills using gamebased resources and role-playing. Ryan Stoll, the co-creator of Compass for Courage, believes being able to iden-

tify anxiety-provoking situations can help reduce anxiousness. “You have the power to reduce anx-

iety, so you can thrive in anything you do,” he said. The program focuses on generating sci-

Mumps on the rise in Maricopa County YOUTH

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 22, 2020

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

According to health officials, Maricopa County is experiencing a community-wide outbreak of mumps. This is a contagious disease and can lead to serious consequences. “This is the first community-wide mumps outbreak Maricopa County has seen in decades and serves as a reminder of why it’s so important to get vaccinated for diseases we can prevent,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director for disease control at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus spreading through saliva (spit) or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. An infected person can spread mumps to others by kissing or by sharing food, drinks, eating utensils, cigarettes, lip gloss or any other items coming in contact with an infected person’s saliva. Symptoms of mumps can include: • Face swelling and tender salivary glands under the ears or jaw on one or both sides of the face (parotitis). • Low-grade fever. • Headache. • Muscle ache.

• Tiredness. • Loss of appetite. Complications from mumps include painful and swollen testicles for males, painful and swollen ovaries (abdominal/belly pain) for females, and rarely, decreased fertility, meningitis (inflammation around the brain and spinal cord) and even deafness. A person with mumps is considered contagious one to two days before swelling or pain starts, which means a person infected with mumps can spread it to others before they even know they have it. Dr. Sunenshine added, “Many healthcare providers have never seen a patient with mumps, so it is important for everyone to know there is an outbreak. It’s OK to ask your provider to test for mumps if you have symptoms.” If you think you have mumps: Contact your healthcare provider by phone if you have one and let them know you may have mumps. If you do not have a health care provider, you may need to be seen at your local hospital emergency room or urgent care center. Please call before going to a doctor’s office, urgent care, or emergency room

entific knowledge of courage, fear, and anxiety in children and adolescents. Diana Diaz-Harrison, founder and executive director at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, said she started her business because she was inspired by her son, who was diagnosed with autism at 2. She struggled to find an appropriate school for her son, who also suffers from anxiety. Diaz-Harrison said working with your child’s school can help minimize disruptive behavior. “Your child might need a certain type of accommodation or structure, and to not be ashamed because everyone has needs,” she said. The creators of Compass for Courage focus on identifying factors responsible for the developmental course of anxiety in youth. They work on repackaging interventions into simpler and less intensive community-focused interventions. They also work on developing mechanism-target intervention programs to reduce men-

tal health problems and promote positive development in young people. From making friends, social media and other daily stressors, the pressure on adolescence is at an all-time high. According to some experts across the Valley, the need for effective resources continues to be in demand for today’s youth. “Anxiety is a normal emotion sometimes just gets out of control and becomes chronic,” Stoll said. According to the CDC, depression and anxiety in young people have been on the rise for more than a decade. Diagnosis of either anxiety or depression among children 6-17 increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 8% in 2007 and 8.4% in 2012. Diagnosis of anxiety among this age group increased from 5.5% in 2007 to 6.4% in 2012. Diagnosis of depression did not statistically change from 2007 (4.7%) to 2012 (4.9%).

to let them know you may have mumps so you can avoid exposing others in the waiting room. The healthcare provider may test you for mumps by swabbing the inside of your cheek, testing your urine and blood. Ideally, testing should be done within the first three days of your symptoms. They will ask you to stay home from work, school or daycare and avoid other people for five days after the start of jaw pain or swelling to prevent the spread of the disease to others. Healthcare providers are encouraged to immediately report suspect mumps to Maricopa County Department of Public Health by calling 602-506-6767. Vaccination with the recommended two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself. Ways to avoid getting mumps and other infectious diseases include: Avoid sharing food, drinks, utensils and other items coming in contact with

Though preventable, mumps is on the rise around Maricopa County. (Photo courtesy Mayo Clinic)

your mouth or nose. Cover coughs and sneezes (use a tissue or upper sleeve/elbow). Wash hands thoroughly and often. Encourage those around you to check if they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. For more information on mumps signs and symptoms or where you may find vaccines, visit wearepublichealth.org.

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OBITUARIES

William Joseph McCormac

William Joseph McCormac, age 75 of Phoenix, AZ died January 11, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ. He was born January 22, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA to William and Catherine (McGuigan) McCormac. To read a complete obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ william-joseph-mccormac/.

Gary C. Mathews Gary C. Mathews of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away at his home on November 29, 2019, at the age of 75. Gary was born on April 2, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lester and Byrnece Mathews and grew up with his brothers Curt, Ron, and Keith. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1962 and in 1967 earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts and later a Master of Arts in Education from Northwest Missouri State University, where he met his wife of 52 years, Margaret (Marge) Wunderlich. Gary taught Industrial Arts at Central High School in Kansas City, MO and Oak Park High School in North Kansas City, MO before serving honorably in the United States Naval Construction Battalions (Seabees-MCB10) in Vietnam from 1969 through 1970. Following his military service, Gary began a career as a sales and marketing executive with NCR (National Cash Register) Corporation, where he held positions in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; Sacramento, California; Seoul, South Korea; and San Diego, California. He concluded his career with Teradata, at the time a part of NCR, in San Diego in 2007, after which he and Marge retired to Goodyear, Arizona. Gary became an avid traveler during his career with NCR and instilled that enthusiasm in his family, with whom he visited places as far flung as Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, Eastern Europe, and South Africa. His curiosity guaranteed unique adventures during our travels and his warm and open personality ensured that he made friends wherever he visited. A vintage car enthusiast, sports and music fan, Gary spent his retirement traveling with Marge in the U.S., Caribbean, and Europe, visiting their children Erin and Justin in Washington, DC, cheering for his hometown Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and his adopted teams the San Diego Padres, the Phoenix Dbacks, and University of Southern California Trojans, and enjoying music concerts and baseball spring training games. In addition to his wife and children, Gary is survived by his brothers Curt, of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Keith, of St. Joseph, Missouri. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 10:00am, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gary's name to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (heroes.vfw.org) in honor of Gary's military service.

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Jack Ray Porter

Jack Ray Porter, age 74 of Avondale, AZ died December 31, 2019 in Avondale. He was born August 30, 1945 in Sullivan, IN to Hubert and Betty (Jordan) Porter. Jack grew up in Oaktown, IN. He served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Sergeant. A wounded veteran of the Vietnam War, Jack was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his valiant service. Jack worked for the US Post Office for 31 years. He served as a deacon at The Church at Litchfield Park. An outdoorsman and gun enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting, camping with his friends, and weekend adventures with his neighbors. He was a wonderful husband and a great dad. Jack is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheila Porter; daughter, Kindra Porter; two sisters, Elizabeth Waggoner, and Janelle Waldroup; and brother Tom Porter. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Burial will be 10:30 am, Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/jack-ray-porter/.

Sofia Herrera Garza

Sofia Herrera Garza, age 93 of Avondale, AZ died January 8, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ. She was born September 29, 1926, in Yoakum, TX to Margarito Herrera and Andrea Solis. On May 11, 1947, Sofia married the love of her life, military man, Benito G. Garza. The couple moved to Avondale, AZ in 1959. Sofia thrived in Avondale where she made many lifelong friends and helped to build a strong community. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and shopping. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-greatgrandmother. Sofia is survived by her daughters, Vickie Vizzerra (Carlos), Juanita Cruz (Santiago), Norma Castillo (Charlie), and Nilda Villa (Fernando); son, Ray Garza (Delia); 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarito and Andrea Herrera; and her husband, Benito Garza. A visitation will be held at 9:30 am followed by a rosary at 10:00 am and a funeral mass at 10:30 am, Thursday, January 16, 2020, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. The funeral cortege will follow in procession to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/sofi a-herrera-garza/.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dona Mae Lovitt Aja. She was born December 8th, 1932 in Great Bend, Kansas. Her parents were Willard and Viola Lovitt. Dona went to meet her Lord peacefully on January 9, 2020 at the Madison House with family by her side. She was laid to rest in the Cahone cemetery, next to her beloved husband Manuel of 62 years of marriage. A celebration of life will be held on February 1 st , 2020 at 2pm. At the First Baptist church of Cortez, Colorado. As a young child, Dona’s family lived in Kansas, Cahone and Dolores, Colorado as well as Mesa, Arizona. She attended schools in Cahone, Dolores, Mesa, and Tempe Arizona. She was baptized at a young age. She attended Sunday school and church faithfully. While attending Arizona State University, she met her future husband, Manuel Aja Jr. They were married on her 19th birthday on December 8th, 1951. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. They had four children, Pam, Paula, Manuel, and Trina. Dona, Manuel, and children were members of the First Southern Baptist church of Buckeye where she taught Sunday school classes and played the piano. She worked at Buckeye Elementary school for many years as secretary to the principal. Her office was joined by the nurse’s station. So her title was secretary/nurse aide. She helped many of the young children and their families during that time. In 1984 Manuel and Dona sold their farm in Buckeye and bought Dona’s parents farm in Cahone, Colorado. They farmed twelve years before retiring in the Cahone area. Manuel and Dona were members of the Fellowship Baptist church in Cahone. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She also helped start the Friday night women’s bible study. After Manuel’s passing, Dona along with her children made the decision to become a resident at Madison House Assisted living in Cortez, CO. She enjoyed her time there playing piano and starting a bible devotion class at the age of 86. She attended the First Baptist church of Cortez, as well as being involved in the afternoon church services at Madison House. Dona’s creativity glowed in her sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, canning, and her love for antiques. With a twinkle in her eye she shared and taught her skills to others. Dona made a quilt for each of her four children, twelve grandchildren, and her six great grandchildren. Although she leaves behind a family that misses her dearly, she also leaves behind her legacy. She taught us to treat others with respect and kindness. To be strong in our faith and give thanks for our blessings. Dona is survived by her children Pam Aja Lanford, Paula Newby and husband Rick, Manuel S. Aja and wife Lucinda, and Trina Tafoya and husband Joe. She had 12 grandchildren, Meredith Mauck and husband Nick, Davey Kerr and wife Stephanie, Devin Newby and wife Erika, Will Aja and wife Jai, Kristin Llamas and husband Eissac, and Mathew Rains and wife Sylvia. She had eight great-grandchildren, Taryn, Maesyn, Baylie, Lakyn, Hyder, Liam, Seth, Matthew and was joyfully awaiting baby Newby, due in May. Brothers Cloyd Lovitt and wife Lynette, Robert Lovitt and wife Colleen, sister-in-law’s Virginia Youngker, husband Chuck, Irene Aja, brothers-in-law’s Robert Aja, wife Sherry, Benny Aja, wife Herbie. Preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Viola Lovitt, husband Manuel Aja Jr., son-in-law Bill Lanford, granddaughter Jamie Lanford Daniels, sister-in-law Julie Echeverria, brother-in-law’s Bass Aja, Phillip Echeverria and nieces Christine and Debbie Aja. Memorial contributions can be made in Dona’s name to Hospice of Montezuma PO Box 740, Cortez, CO 81321: or to First Baptist Church of Cortez. PO Box 1497, Cortez, CO 81321.

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OBITUARIES

Patricia L. Modderman

Patricia L. Modderman, "Patti", was born November 10, 1940 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to Casey and Patricia Bonn. She was joined by the birth of her brothers, Terry and Richard, when she was six years old and they moved to Vancouver, BC where she started first grade. A few years later the family moved to Portland, Oregon and became naturalized citizens. She was later joined by her sisters, JoAnn and Janice. Patti attended elementary school in the Portland area and graduated from Saint Mary's Academy in 1958. After the birth of her daughters, Margie and Teena, she started with Safeway Stores in Portland in the purchasing department, typing purchase orders. After the birth of her son, Richard, she continued her career in the advertising department. In 1972 she met Dave Modderman. They were married in 1973 and moved to Fremont, California where she continued her career while raising a blended family of five children which included John and Stacey, all teenagers. She retired in 1999 as the Director of Inventory Management of the San Francisco Safeway Division. Patti and Dave retired to Rancho Mirage, California and lived in Rancho Las Palmas Country Club where they were both involved with playing golf and Patti became the President of the Lady's Golf Association. After five years there they decided to move closer to their children and moved to PebbleCreek Golf Resort. Patti passed away on January 2, 2020 from complications of surgery. Patti is survived by her husband, Dave Modderman; daughters, Margie Brito, Teena Hildebrand, and Stacey Munsell; sons, Jo hn Modderman, and Richard Modderman; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren; brother, Terry Bonn; and sisters, JoAnn Taylor, and Janice Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Casey and Patricia Bonn. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the PebbleCreek Eagles Nest Ballroom, 3645 Clubhouse Dr, Goodyear, 85395. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Agua Fria Foodbank by mail at: Association of Arizona Food Banks, 340 E Coronado Road, Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-1524 or online at http://www.azfoodbanks.org/index.php/donations/. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com /obituary/patri c i a-l-m o d d e r m a n /.

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Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr.

Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Jr., age 88, died January 10, 2020, in Glendale, AZ. He was born August 16, 1931, in Chagrin Falls, OH to Mildred Harriet (Bailey) and Harvey Eugene Quackenbush, Sr. He served in the US Air Force achieving the rank of Major. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. To read a complete obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit his page on our website, http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com /obituary/harveyeugene- quackenbush-jr/.

Roger Wayne Nelson

Roger Wayne Nelson, age 88 of Goodyear, AZ died January 11, 2020, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born April 7, 1931, in Morris, IL to Willard and Esther (Moe) Nelson. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm, Saturday, Janu-

ary 25, 2020, at Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home, 102 S. Johnson Street, Newark, IL 60541. Burial will follow at Millington Cemetery in Millington, IL. Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com /obituary/rogerwayne- nelson/.

Jose (Piro) Guadalupe Valdez Jr Mr. Valdez was born in Phoenix,Az to Jose Guadalupe Valdez and Delfina Valdez. He is survived by his father Jose Guadalupe Valdez.His wife Guadalupe R Valdez.His daughter Celina Valdez.His three brothers(Ruben,Arturo,Danny),threesisters(Maria,Sylvia,Susana). His ten grandkids. Services will be held at Abel Funeral Service 1627 N. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85035 on Friday January 24th, 2020 between 12pm-4pm.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/agent, Call Ken, 602-510-8900 Six piece patio set for sale, 19" Dell computer, includes tower, key broad, monitor, in very great shape, Fisher upright stereo with speakers, cassette player, radio, record player all in the unit. A walker in good shape. Please call many other items for sale. 623-327-9876

4 Acres Tonopah

Power, water, phone, natural gas available. $59,000 511th Ave, Tonopah AZ. Financing available.

602-618-1159 West Valley View CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call 623-535-8439

LAND FOR SALE TONOPAH AZ & Harquahala, AZ, residential lots as well as land for sale. Owner will finance, no pre-qualifying or credit check, $500/down and $500/monthly. Habla Espanol. Please Call Charlie Harrison "Agent" 710-500-5906 or email. charlielandandhomes2 @gmail.com Please mention referred by Maria 480-773-0167

MANUFACTURED HOMES SALE/RENT 1974 2 bedroom 1 bath, fixer upper. Needs work. Asking $8,000 or best offer. Please call. 623-202-1115

ROOMS/ ROOMMATES Female roommate, utilities are included, as well as wi-fi, share the bathroom, $450.00/Month, no pets. Please call 623-889-4619

WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 at 5:00 P.M. and that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING during a Regular City Council Meeting scheduled on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., both at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Final Plat Application #19120001 as submitted by Josh Falk of Bay State Milling, on behalf of the owner, Bay State Milling, for a one lot general industrial subdivision located at 421 South 99th Avenue, Tolleson, AZ. The proposed site (APN 101-05-009) is approximately 593,049 total square feet. (Bay State Milling) Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 / 27632

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 22, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Tips for Having a Great Sale! 1. Sort through your closets, cupboards and garage for items to sell. 2. Partner up with a neighbor or friend. This is helpful to give each other breaks during the day. 3. Advertise your sale — ask us for our Yard Sale Special! 4. In your ad include the type of sale, (e.g., Yard Sale, Multi-Family Sale), date, time, address/cross streets, and be specifi c on prices for high dollar items. Popular items you can include: furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, yard equipment, designer/ children’s clothes and shoes, craft items, antiques, unique items and collectibles/ collections. 5. Place signs on major cross streets and on the corners leading into your neighborhood. Just a fat, solid black arrow on colorful poster board works fine. 6. Price your items. If having a Multi-Family sale, each family should have a different colored price tag. You can do a $1 table, $5 table, etc., to save time. 7. Money. Be prepared with change, including coins. Do not accept checks. Cash only! 8. Have electricity available to test items. 9. Be safe. Do not let anyone into your home. Take your phone outside with you Have an extra person relieve you occasionally. 10. If it’s warm, offer cold bottled water for sale to cool off your customers! Happy customers buy things! 11. After the sale, remove your signs and donate leftover items to a local charity.

Call Classifieds at 623-847-4600 or email Deeanna

dacosta@ timespublications.com

to place your ad.

AIR CONDITIONING

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• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

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Garage Doors

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

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623.466.3712

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

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REMODELING

BUILDERS LTD

• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish

Call for further information regarding our services

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ELECTRIC

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

623-824-4481 602-540-4940 LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 22, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Professional Handyman

HG Builders, LLC

Saunders Painting

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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H Landscapes Save H BBQs H Hardscapes 10% Purchase H Lighting * Upto 500 savings H Mist Systems $

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WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor

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www.airNOWac.com

623-932-1674

602-931-0904

GLASS SERVICES

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

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PLUMBING

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

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Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

602-826-3969 Mobile

Not a licensed contractor

Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

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PAINTING

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Not a licensed contractor

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

PAINTING

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

HANDYMAN I AM

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AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

Licensed|Insured

Free estimates

experience 20 years

“ For All Your Landscaping needs call”

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Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926

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SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 22, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PEST CONTROL

ROOFING

PLUMBING

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WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

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www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

PLUMBING

623-522-9322

Water Heaters from

585 $ 4400

includes labor

Unclog Drains from

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ROOFING

H&H

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Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

TREE SERVICES

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Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush

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601-596-4447

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

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623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

ROOFING

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POOL SERVICES

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Total Care Plumbing LLC

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35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

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PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

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2007 Ford Super Duty F-350

2009 Ford F-150 FX4

2016 Hyundai Genesis 3.8L

20121B

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................................................ $10,722

............................................... $12,822

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

2016 Jeep Patriot Sport

2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

2018 Ford Edge SEL

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2014 Nissan Altima 2.5

2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 5.5L V8

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2013 Ford F-150 FX4

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2013 Ford Explorer

2017 Hyundai Elantra SE

2019 Hyundai Veloster 2.0

19499A

P8783

T8773 .................................................

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2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 19290M ..................................................

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$14,722

................................................ $19,422

19283A

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2018 Honda Civic Sedan LX

2018 Honda CR-V LX

19290A

19426A

19116A

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2015 Toyota Corolla

2017 Hyundai Sonata SE

2017 Subaru Forester

2018 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4X4

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................................................. $12,622

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2016 Ford Mustang GT

2017 Nissan Sentra

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2013 Ford Mustang CONV

2013 Ford F-150 STX

2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Freedom Edition

19089A

T8701A

P8728

X8755

.................................................. $9,922

................................................ $12,822

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