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NEWS ............... 5 Delay ball! Cactus League, mayors ask to delay start

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New Goodyear ﬁre station ready to roll

SPORTS ........ 17 Desert Edge basketball shooting for big season

OPINION ................. 9 BUSINESS.............. 12 SPORTS ..................16 FEATURES ..............18 YOUTH ..................21 OBITUARIES ...........22 CLASSIFIEDS ..........24 NORTH

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January 27, 2021

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Flite Goodyear takes oﬀ BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

COVID-19 surge impacts schools BY TOM SCANLON

Flite Goodyear, which cranked out ﬁghter jets and tranquil blimps in the early days of the West Valley, is taking off again. Daryl Burton, owner of Reliance Management of Phoenix and of Flite Goodyear, said the campus is growing fast from 60 tenants. “At the end of this year, we’ll probably have 80.” Ultimately, he expects 120 to 150 companies here. Though some of the tenants employ large work forces, “Most of them are smaller. The vast majority of our business is entrepreneurs,” Burton noted — adding he does not expect the expansion at Flite to cause trafﬁc problems. Goodyear is celebrating its 75th birthday in 2021; Flite was around to see the city get off the ground. “That plant was there before the city of Goodyear,” said A pre-WWII water tank anchors Goodyear Flite, which is Burton. “The city of Goodyear transforming from its early days producing blimps and fighter to a business park home to cutting-edge technology. started in 1946. That plant was pilots (Water tank photo by Tom Scanlon, blimp photo courtesy FLITE Goodyear) there in 1942.” In a transition from plant to describes the ways Flite stays rooted in its campus, the Flite business park is a blend history while attracting companies that are of rugged, World War II-era buildings and producing next-generation products. cutting-edge technology. “Repurposing” is a word that trips off Burton’s tongue as he FLITE...continued on page 2

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Public school districts are monitoring West Valley surges in COVID-19 spread — while hoping to get as many teachers as possible vaccinated. One West Valley district pushed reopening classrooms until March 15, to give teachers and staff time to get vaccinations. While educators are in the 1B group that is eligible for coronavirus vaccinations, many are finding difficulty in landing appointments. This is part of a countywide trend of demand exceeding the vaccine supply. Agua Fria Unified High School District is partnering with Abrazo West Campus to host an educator point of distribution (POD). “The first vaccine event will be held Jan. 29 and 30,” said Tamee Gressett, a district administrator. “The second vaccine event will be held Feb. 19-20.” Gressett stressed this will be an invitation-only event not open to the public: “Those receiving an invitation will be all school district employees of public, private, charter, diocese schools and licensed/ unlicensed child care. The invitations are restricted to those groups within our district boundaries,” she said. Vaccines for West Valley educators come at a time when another virus surge has districts wrestling with reopening dates. All West Valley public schools returned from winter break with classes online only.

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FLITE...continued from page 1 Icon, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is one of the Flite Goodyear tenants expanding operations. One of Icon’s neighbors is Unmanned Vehicle Technology, a drone training company that would probably make WWII jet pilots shake their heads in wonder. Blending the past and future is the wide scope vision of Flite Goodyear. Burton and Reliance bought the 100acre property snug against the Phoenix Goodyear Airport in 2017, after Lockheed Martin closed shop. “We’ve been really working hard on the property for the last 24 months,” Burton said. While 2020, which may go down in history books as “the pandemic year,” was brutal for many businesses, Flite accelerated its takeoff as a business park. “For us, 2020 was fine because we happen to be in the industrial real estate business,” Burton said. Home to more than 60 companies, Flite Goodyear recently landed expansions of PSG and CAVCO. PSG, which specializes in intelligence, surveillance

and reconnaissance technology, is expanding from 10,000 to 30,000 square feet. PSG expanded from five to 40 employees over the last few years. “PSG (makes) satellites with military applications … and windshields for fighter jets,” Burton said. Also at Flite Goodyear, CAVCO West, a modular home builder, expanded to more than 250,000 square feet. “CAVCO West has found success at Flite Goodyear,” said Paul DeRoo, vice president of CAVCO West’s Southwest Region. He said location is the key: “Being located near technology innovators, available labor in the West Val-

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ley, the Phoenix Goodyear Airport and Interstate 10 makes Flite Goodyear the right place to expand.” While saying he is “thrilled about company expansions for PSG and CAVCO,” Burton also talks about “accelerating business growth.” “We just have done about eight new leases,” he noted. “We took an office building Lockheed used to occupy and reimagined it as a small tenant building. We have a tech company, a medical bed company, a foundation construction company — we just finished building out and we’re about 60% occupied.” And the business park plans even more expansion. “We haven’t done any new ground up (building), but we have land to do that,” said Burton.

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ers for the Navy’s Pacific Campaign. In 1948, the Goodyear Aircraft Company purchased the plant and refocused its efforts on radar technologies. This is also where the Goodyear Blimp and many of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s floats were made. “The thing that makes Flite Goodyear different is the buildings range from 1942 to 1986. Most of the industrial buildings were built in the ’40s and ’50s. We have two buildings that are former aircraft hangers — sawtooth buildings might see them around the Midwest,” Burton said. “When Lockheed moved out, we renovated those buildings. They originally made aircraft during the Second World War, then moved into radar and satellites. Now we’re repurposing them for office space.” Maintaining the site’s history was crucial to the company during Flite Goodyear’s $25 million renovation. “We repurposed a lot of historic things.

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Schools...continued from page 1 No West Valley public school classrooms have opened yet, though some districts plan to have on-site teaching within the next week. Since Dec. 1, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Arizona has nearly doubled, going from 6,639 to 12,239 — and one-third of the total deaths over the last year have come in the ﬁrst three weeks of January. That also holds true for Maricopa County: One-third of the county’s 6,819 deaths due to COVID-19 have come in January. Meanwhile, COVID-19 spread accelerates. According to the Maricopa County Health Department, “All school districts and ZIP codes in Maricopa County are experiencing substantial spread of COVID-19 according to three statewide benchmarks. … For the most recent week of full data (1/3), Maricopa County had 885 cas-

FLITE...continued from page 2 We kept the aviation theme — as (Goodyear Mayor) Georgia Lord is fond of saying, ‘Daryl, you could have just bladed the whole thing and taken the regular industrial road.’ I’ve taken the road less traveled,” Burton said with a chuckle. Burton has properties throughout the state. He said the city of Goodyear has facilitated the expansion of Flite. “The Goodyear staff is great,” Burton said. “They’re accessible. They return calls. Christopher Baker, the head of the Planning Department, never takes more than 15 to 20 minutes to return an email. The mayor is a big supporter of ours. She visits the site frequently, likes to walk around the campus. “Everyone seems to like the fact we’ve kept the history.” One of the tenants expanding summed up what this place is all about. “Flite Goodyear is an ideal location for PSG,” said Joseph Marvin, president and founder of the company. “Signiﬁcant advances in radar sensing technologies were invented here going back to Goodyear Aerospace. We are proud to build on the shoulders of those giants in today’s ‘Information Age.’ “The Flite Goodyear campus is a place where many technology advanc-

NEWS es per 100,000 people. Anything over 100 cases per 100,000 is considered substantial spread.” Maricopa County’s “school metrics” website, updated Jan. 21, shows the COVID-19 surge continuing, with most West Valley ZIP codes showing increases — near and in some cases over 1,000 cases per 100,000 in the last week. Buckeye and Tolleson continue as “hotspots,” with both surging by more than 20% over last week.

Classrooms still closed Tolleson Union High School District remains online only through March 12, as announced in early December. The district has not had in-person classes the entire school year and recently canceled winter sports seasons. At Agua Fria Uniﬁed High School District, according to Superintendent Dr. Dennis Runyan, classrooms remain closed with online teaching “for the immediate timeline. … Our next update es were achieved. This place inspires us to extend those achievements into the future.”

will be at the Feb. 3 board meeting.” Litchﬁeld Elementary School District will remain in distance learning format “until further notice. You can expect another update on Friday, Feb. 12,” according to the district website. At Littleton Elementary School District, “Our board extended distance learning until Feb. 12. They will revisit again at their Feb. 9 board meeting,” said district spokeswoman Rita Sanchez. Buckeye Union High School District board approved reopening classrooms — but not until Feb. 8.” According to a letter to families, classrooms at Buckeye Elementary School District will remain closed until March 15. “We anticipate a majority of our staff will be fully vaccinated by that date,” wrote BESD Superintendent Dr. Kristi Wilson. Tom Scanlon can be reached at tscanlon@ timespublications.com.

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Buckeye may be getting a new shopping center by early 2022 on the corner of Jackrabbit Trail and Indian School Road. During its Jan. 19 meeting, Buckeye City Council approved moving forward on an economic development agreement for a new retail center called

Jackrabbit Ranch. Developer SimonCRE owns 13 acres at the southeast corner of Jackrabbit Trail and Indian School Road and plans to develop a 72,000-square-foot shopping center there. The city is requiring SimonCRE to construct two eastbound lanes on Indian School Road in front of the project. “Obviously, that intersection will be-

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The maximum reimbursement total is $600,000. The two reimbursements are performance based, so SimonCRE must first build the facility infrastructure and pay the required construction taxes and building permit/plan fees in order to be reimbursed. If the development agreement for Jackrabbit Ranch is approved at the next council meeting Feb. 2, SimonCRE plans to begin construction this spring in order to have an opening in early 2022. “This is putting dollars and incentives right where we want them to go,” said Councilwoman Michelle Hess. “I appreciate that, and I appreciate the developer being willing to take on that front cost. I think this is a great idea.” Contact Sara Castro timespublications.com.

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Ramp, interchange complete on Fairway Drive/I-10 BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

After months of construction delays in the fall, then a wait as a connecting road was completed, the Fairway Drive ramp and interchange project is finished. Construction of the new $30 million traffic interchange on Interstate 10 west of Loop 101 in Avondale finished in October. It began in mid-February 2019 and took 14 months to complete. The city of Avondale managed the final phase of the project to complete the interchange by widening Fairway Drive from three to five lanes between Garfield Street

and Van Buren Street. City work was completed Monday, Jan. 25. “We’re excited to have it open on schedule,” Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise said. The city portion also included street lighting, landscaping and striping. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, “The project includes a bridge over I-10 at Fairway Drive, between Dysart Road and Avondale Boulevard, to help support economic development and provide additional capacity in the fast-growing West Valley.”

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Buckeye receives certiﬁcate for excellence in reporting BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

For the second consecutive year, the city of Buckeye received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for its 2018-19 annual financial report. Judges award the certiﬁcate based on

transparency and full disclosure when communicating the city’s ﬁnancial story. The criteria also includes satisfying generally accepted accounting principles and legal requirements. For more information, including Buckeye’s current and past ﬁnancial reports, visit buckeyeaz.gov/budget.

Delay ball! Cactus League asks MLB to push back season BY WEST VALLEY STAFF

A letter suggests “Delay ball!” rather than “Play ball!” Citing a surge in COVID-19 cases in Arizona, the Cactus League, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat and other leaders sent a letter Jan. 25 asking Major League Baseball to delay the start of Spring Training. “In view of the current state of the pandemic in Maricopa County — with one of the nation’s highest infection rates — we believe it is wise to delay the start of Spring Training to allow for the COVID-19 situation here,” said the letter. “As leaders charged with protecting public health, and as committed, longtime partners in the Spring Training industry, we want you to know that we stand united on this point,” stated the letter, written by eight mayors and

Bridget Binsbacher, the Cactus League executive director, who is also a Peoria councilwoman. Sent less than a month from the reporting date for pitchers and catchers, the letter notes a University of Washington study calls for “a sharp decline in infections in Arizona by midMarch.” In a statement responding to the Cactus League letter, Major League Baseball said it “will continue to consult with public health authorities, medical experts and the Players Association whether any schedule modiﬁcations to the announced start of Spring Training and the Championship Season should be made in light of the current COVID-19 environment to ensure the safety of the players, coaches, umpires, MLB employees and other game day personnel in a sport that plays every day.”

Fans like those above may have to wait, as West Valley mayors and the Cactus League sent a letter to Major League Baseball asking for a delay of Spring Training at Goodyear Ballpark and other venues due to a COVID-19 surge. (West Valley View file photo)

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Michele Canales said her family would like anyone who has information on the incident to contact them via email at dannysrights@gmail.com. She said Daniel Canales Jr. was 31 and trying to get his life in order after spending a decade in prison. “He’s leaving behind two children, an infant and a teenager,” she said. She said he lost a construction job during the pandemic. “With these hard times, it hit him financially,” she said. Though she was not disputing that her brother-in-law stole a car, Michele Canales said she can’t understand why police shot him, as she believes he was running away from them. “He was never violent,” she said. “The police knew him as a runner.”

Avondale man shot, killed by Avondale police West Valley View Managing Editor

Daniel Canales Jr., an Avondale man suspected of car theft, was shot and killed by an Avondale police officer in Goodyear Sunday, Jan. 17. His family members are outraged, claiming they were told by a Glendale Police Department detective Canales was not armed with a weapon. Though she acknowledged her brother-in-law had previous car theft convictions, “He was a nonviolent offender,” Michele Canales said. “We don’t believe at all Danny was going to hurt anybody,” she said. According to Lauren Evans of the Avondale PD, “Officers followed a suspect in a stolen car to a Walgreens at Estrella Mountain Ranch. When officers attempted to apprehend the suspect, there was a confrontation and the suspect was shot. He was transported to a hospital where he later died. No other injuries are reported.” The suspect was later identified as

After following him in a stolen car to Goodyear, Avondale police officers shot and killed Daniel Canales Jr. Jan. 17. The family of the victim say he did not have a weapon. (Photo courtesy Avondale Police Department)

Daniel Canales Jr. Evans would not provide any details, including the number of officers who fired weapons and if they had been placed on administrative leave. “No other information is available at this time, since the case is still under investigation,” Evans said.

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Fulton Homes coming to Avondale BY AYANNA MUHAMMAD West Valley View Staff Writer

Avondale City Council discussed plans for the city over the next five years during a study session, then approved a plan for a single-family residential neighborhood in northeast Avondale near Holy Cross Cemetery. The 2021 strategic plan will be a continuation of the one set by Avondale in 2016, which included creating a connected community with diverse recreation and entertainment opportunities. These objectives include “creating an environment that values education and provides learning opportunities for all residents.” City council worked with Novak Consulting Group to develop this strategy. The group reached out to members of the community and city staff members to find out what was important to Avondale residents. Respondents highlighted that the city is safe and affordable and hope that there will be more jobs in the West Valley and mass transit in 10 years. Council will review the draft and vote on the plan Feb. 16. If the plan is approved, the consulting group will track the progress of each of the strategic outcomes. Fulton Homes presented its plan for a

proposed neighborhood to be developed on 99th Avenue and Thomas Road. The developer plans to build 581 homes on 150 acres in two phases. Plans are for two recreation areas with a community pool and basketball court, in addition to several other amenities. According to the developer’s plan, Fulton Homes will keep 33 acres for open space: “The landscape plan reflects a large central park site, including a substantial aquatic center, to serve the entirety of the community, as well as additional local parks.” There were several clarifying questions on the presentation, like ensuring the roads would be wide enough in case of an emergency and street parking. Council unanimously approved the development plan. “I think the quantity of the open space and the amenities is great, as well as the opportunity for different designs of the housings, and I look forward to the development and what it does for Avondale,” Councilwoman Pat Dennis said. Contact Ayanna Muhammad amuhammad@timespublications.com.

New Goodyear Fire Station ready to roll

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 27, 2021

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Goodyear Fire Station No. 186, a 12,587-square-foot facility designed to ensure firefighters’ long-term health, is ready to roll on Willis Road just east of Rainbow Valley Road. “This fire station is a reflection of the Goodyear City Council’s goals to make public safety a top priority for them,” said Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi. “This station will provide fire and EMS coverage to an area of current and future growth.” It opened less than one year after construction began. The new station cost $7.2 million. In December 2019, the Goodyear City Council approved funding for the creation of two new fire stations that will place a heavy emphasis on firefighters’ health and improving response times for the community. Goodyear Fire Station No. 181, a 15,855-squarefoot facility on 143rd Avenue between Van Buren Street and Celebrate Life

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State Farm Stadium leads way on vaccinations BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

According to Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona went over the 400,000 mark for vaccine doses administered. More than 63,000 doses have been shot into arms at the state’s first 24/7 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium. “We are getting more and more doses into the arms of Arizonans,” said Christ. “The success of our State Farm Stadium vaccination site has made it clear that Arizona can efficiently and effectively administer vaccine to large numbers.” She said more vaccine supplies are needed: “Now the federal government has to step up its game and provide additional vaccine to support Arizona’s proven momentum.” As of Jan. 25, the state gave 412,320 COVID-19 vaccine doses to 343,264 individuals, including 61,945 who have received both doses.

ADHS requested an ongoing 300,000 additional doses weekly from the federal government. However, the request was denied, and the state, counties and tribal governments were only able to order 169,000 doses. “Our message to our federal partners is simple: Give Arizona more vaccine, and we will make good use of it,” Christ said. “We have significant available capacity to expand where vaccine is offered, make more appointments available, and move forward with protecting our vulnerable populations.” All appointments at the two staterun sites are booked through February, though appointments have been reserved for those vaccinated at a staterun site to receive second doses. Groups prioritized to date include front-line health care workers, emergency services workers, and residents and staff at long-term care facilities (in Phase 1A); and protective services workers; K-12, university, and community college educators; child care

workers; and adults 65 and older (prioritized Phase 1B). More sites are on the way, said Gov. Doug Ducey. “Arizona has activated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Retail Pharmacy Program, which will add up to 100 pharmacy stores providing vaccine over the next few weeks,” Ducey said. “When the program is fully activated, more than 800 pharmacies will have COVID-19 vaccine available in Arizona.” Locations can be found by visiting azdhs.gov/findvaccine. To register for a vaccine, visit podvaccine.azdhs.gov. Information about all vaccination sites across Arizona can be found at azhealth.gov/findvaccine. Those without computer access or needing extra help registering can call 1-844-542-8201 to be connected with someone who can assist. The State Farm Stadium vaccination

site, which opened on Jan. 11, is operated by ADHS and partners including the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. ADHS will launch a new additional state vaccine site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, near Tempe, on Monday, Feb. 1, to further expand appointment availability. Registration for appointments at this new location began Tuesday, Jan. 19. All appointments at the two staterun sites are booked through February, though appointments have been reserved for those vaccinated at a staterun site to receive second doses.

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Patriot Pence Editor: First of all, I am a Democrat and what happened on Jan. 6 was appalling. Trump led his believers to the slaughter and did not walk that path with them. And yet to them he is still their president. The true patriot that day for me was Mike Pence. He showed pure courage for himself and his party. I use these words for him! Courage, honesty, backbone, stability and honor. He honored his party and the nation by showing up on Jan. 20 and that alone was amazing. May God Bless him on his new journey. Mike Pence showed he is a true leader. Rebecca Tillotson Buckeye

Impeaching arguments

Editor: Debbie Lesko: Resign. Your job is to serve your constituents, not yourself. It’s quite easy, you’re paid $174,000 per year and yet you can’t do it. It’s shameful to see you participate in the bastardization of the American vote. The man who formerly occupied the White House repeatedly tried to find voter fraud. He lost some nearly 60 cases of voter fraud, including two that went all the way up to his Supreme Court where every single justice he appointed voted against him. You voted to reject Arizona’s electoral college votes despite no evidence of election fraud or malfeasance in Arizona. You essentially said “State of Arizona voters, your vote does NOT count. Only my opinion counts. Don’t worry Arizona, don’t vote, I’ll determine who gets Arizona’s electoral college votes. Only me, not you.”

Additionally, on Jan. 13, you went to the House floor and said to Madam Speaker, “Why pursue impeachment? What is the point?’ It’s dangerous for our country.” Well Debbie, let’s talk about impeachment. When President Trump “bankrupt five times,” gave cover to neo-Nazi groups in Charlotte (who) murdered a protester, he violated his obligation to protect citizenry against domestic violence. That is why you impeach, but more on that later. When “President COVID”’ threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine if its prime minister did not investigate President Biden and his son, that is why you impeach. When President “small hands” dismisses the murder of a journalist, citing economic partnership with Saudi Arabia, that is why you impeach. When President “mob boss” calls and pressures the Georgia secretary of State, stating “I just want to find 11,780 votes,” that is why you impeach. When President “about to be divorced three times” makes excessive hush money payments from campaign contributions to hide affairs from porn stars, that is why you impeach. When President “co-conspirator” abuses the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments clause, that is why you impeach. Every time a foreign official stays at President “tax cheat’s” hotel or a foreign government approves an “Orangeface” organization project, or grants a trademark, he violates the Constitution. Foreign officials stay at his hotel while lobbying the administration. Every time he plays golf at one of his golf courses, taxpayer money goes right into his pocket. The secret service has to stay somewhere. To date, President “three-putt” has spent over $100 million taxpayer dollars to golf at his own properties. President “Tweet” acknowledged

in his own words, knowingly played down the coronavirus earlier this year, even though he was aware it was life threatening and vastly more serious than the flu. Quoting to Bob Woodward, “this is deadly stuff.” That is why you impeach. And finally, on Jan. 6, when the president’s attorney, the furthest falling from grace by any individual, Rudy Giuliani, tells an already pumped up, crazy, insane crowd “let’s have trial by combat!” Then President “world’s worst combover” says “if you don’t fight like hell you’re not going to have a country anymore” and says “let’s walk down Pennsylvania Avenue.” That is why you impeach. Osama bin Laden didn’t fly the planes into the towers on Sept. 11 anymore than Donald Trump walked down to the Capitol on Jan. 6, killed five people and destroyed Capitol property, but they both led, incited, encouraged and inflamed the crazy people who did. Debbie, when you gave your impassioned speech on the floor of the House to say impeachment “would be dangerous to our country,” you said it while blood was still on the walls outside the

chamber and it was still an active crime scene from the results of Jan. 6. Debbie, your Republican colleagues Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs will be charged soon for their participation on January 6th. They’ll be removed from their office soon. Please do District 8, Arizona and the country a favor and remove yourself as well. Greg Andrews Litchfield Park

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Yearning for the energy that only a crowd can provide struction committed by this damned pandemic. It was Tuesday afternoon and work got Eventually I gave up on the movtoo heavy. A break was called for, mind- ie and compiled a mental list of great less diversion. My thoughts crowds I have been in – moturned to an old favorite: A ments where the assembled matinee movie. Ninety minhumanity begins to crackle utes of popcorn, soda and with shared energy, a sense cinema. This sounded like of mutual joy, excitement, exactly the ticket. thrill, love. I could not have been If that sounds hokey, I can more wrong. only say that it was not at It was not the film that all strange in the moment. failed – it was obvious goLike, say, the night of Nov. ing in that this action flick 4, 2001, when I was high in would earn no Oscars. the rightfield stands on the It was the experience: A night the Arizona DiamondDAVID LEIBOWITZ solitary man armed with a backs beat the New York mask, hand sanitizer and enough Clorox Yankees 3-2 to win the World Series. wipes to disinfect Congress, seated alone The last 10 months have featured less in an auditorium built for 300 humans. human contact than that single evening I dozed off through gunfire and ex- full of high fives, fist bumps, screams, plosions. I lost what plot there was. My prayers and – when at last Jay Bell mind pinballed before hitting on a re- danced across home plate with the winalization. ning run – hugs with complete strangers. Some events, to feel right, require Crowds will do that to us. You surely a crowd. Chalk up another act of de- have your own stories, tales that run par-

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allel to my parents taking my brother and I to see “Rocky” at Christmas in 1976. I was 11, but I can still hear the crowd cheering the screen, the nervous chatter during Rocky’s battle with Apollo Creed, and I can still reimagine every boy who had been in the packed house boxing his way through the lobby afterward. Or a great concert. Not even 18 months ago, I spent a weekend in Texas for Austin City Limits – a bucket-list event. In dusty Zilker Park, tens of thousands of us gathered in a claustrophobic swarm to see a reunited Guns N’ Roses run through 20 hits, from “It’s So Easy” to “Welcome to the Jungle” to “November Rain.” That was Friday – old rockers, warm beer and the thick smell of weed. The next afternoon, when Billie Eilish sang “Bad Guy,” there was a solid mass of teenage girl dress-alikes who accompanied her with every word. They pogo’d when Billie did, crouched, twirled, prowled their little slivers of space. Who knew at the time that would be

the last crowd I’d be in for months on end? Now watching events on television – old footage of Tiger Woods winning the Masters – I marvel at the way we once crowded together shoulder to shoulder. Most years, I wander out to watch the Waste Management Phoenix Open with 200,000 of my closest personal friends – sorority sisters in platform heels and microskirts, beery frat bros who heckle golfers at the 16th hole, and the hordes in Nike gear and Titleist hats. This year, attendance will be held to 5,000 fans a day. Question: Will a Phoenix Open with 97.5% less crowd be 97.5% less electric? Turns out, I love the power of crowds. It’s a small loss among everything inflicted by COVID-19, but let’s hope someday soon we can assemble again unaccompanied by anxiety, six feet of social distance and the nauseating scent of sanitizer and Clorox. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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The tension of the historian and the statesman WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 27, 2021

CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

During the last 40 years of my ministry, I have had the privilege of ministering in over 100 countries. What I have been hearing from my friends from afar is this. “What is going on in America? It’s seems divided and crazy over there! What’s going on in your government? And, what’s the deal with all the shootings, the debt, the riots, racial tension and other stuff going on? It seems like America is spinning out of control.” People in other nations are seeing something that most Americans won’t or don’t see … yet! Allow me to share a concept with you that is a key to preventing the stagnation or even collapse of our nation. Henry Kissinger captures the tension between the historian and the statesman. “I think of myself as a historian more than a statesman. As a historian, you need to be conscious of the fact that every civilization that has ever existed has ultimately failed. History is a tale of efforts that failed, of aspirations that weren’t realized, of wishes that were fulfilled and then turned out to be different from what are expected. So, as a historian, you live with a sense of the inevitability of tragedy. As a statesman, one acts on the assumption that problems can be solved.” A statesman knows history but he also knows how to apply lessons from history to avert tragedy. Kissinger, the historian, has a point.

It’s hard to embrace the statesman approach when history supports the historian. Many nations start off right, end up wrong. The constructive values of what made a nation strong get traded in on destructive values that make it weak. Most every nation seems to have its spring, summer, autumn and winter. History shows nations don’t learn from history. Born to win, conditioned to lose. The further formerly great nations got away from ‘home,’ the more they get lost. Sydney Harris says, “People are fond of saying that the past is dead, but it is actually the future that is dead. We make it come alive only by applying what we have learned from the living past to the present.” Nations seem to lose forget the old saying, “Learn from others mistakes, the second mouse gets the cheese.” There’s lots of cheese if you are the second mouse who learned. History shows us the path where all great nations before us have gone. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance. 5. From abundance to selfishness. 6. From selfishness to complacency. 7. From complacency to apathy. 8. From apathy to dependency. 9. From dependency back to bondage. In other words, progressive is, regressive. The path of history is littered with nations like this. Edward Gibbon wrote a book titled “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” in 1788. He discovered five basic reasons why Rome withered and died. The reasons were: 1. An undermining of the dignity and sanctity of the home,

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which is the basis for human society. 2. Higher and higher taxes and spending public money for free bread and circuses for the populace. 3. A mad craze for pleasure, with pastimes becoming every year more exciting, brutal and immoral. 4. Building great armaments, although the real enemy was within – the decay of individual responsibility. 5. Decay of religion –faith fading into mere form, losing touch with God life, and losing power to guide the people. Sound familiar? As I said at the beginning of this article, other nations are detecting this pattern at work in America before America sees it. It’s like having bad breath; everyone knows you have it but you. Anyone who thinks government will save them is naïve and misguided. Someone once said, “Government is the art of trying to solve problems. Politics is the art of trying to attain power. The two sometimes intersect, but not often.” Young adults, the immediate future will be determined by you. Get involved. Be a statesman or stateswoman

who knows how to stop the demise of a country. Be governmental, not political. Now is the time to look back to our past to secure our future. The farther you go back into your nation’s history and what made your nation great, the longer your nation’s future will have. Your nation’s future is your nation’s past in disguise. Some want us to forget our past. When you do that, you undermine your future. You won’t learn the lessons (both good and bad) history teaches us. Discover why America is and then the Constitution will make more sense to you. To be sustainable, we need statesmen and stateswomen, willing to learn from the past, be aware and responsible in the present to be confident of our future. With God’s help, we can do this. I know we can.

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Last week, it was “Louie Louie!” in Business Briefcase. This week, it’s “Go, Rocky!” With the explosion of population in Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear, it’s as good a time as any to throw up a “NOW OPEN” sign and start a business. Rocky Chavez is an Arizona native who landed in the West Valley five years ago. After getting under hoods for years, he just opened his own shop, Rocco’s Automotive, at 519 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Call 623-882-0845 or visit roccosautomotiverepair.com.

“I have never owned a business before but am ambitious and know that I can serve the community,” Chavez said. “I specialize in all repairs from major engine or transmission repair and replacement to routine and general maintenance including diagnostics.” His hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. • A reader wants to know: “Haven’t heard any news on the WinCo that was going to be built in Goodyear. Is it still happening or did it fold?” asked Kenneth R. Creasy. The city of Goodyear’s answer: “No updates on WinCo, but the developer (WM Grace Companies) continues to

stay in contact.” Like a good piano, stay tuned …

• Mexican food, anyone?

A Someburros is planned near Van Buren Street and Estrella Parkway Parcel. The pitch to the Goodyear Planning Commission: “The proposed project is a new, ground-up Someburros Mexican Food restaurant with a drive-through pick-up window and patio seating. The drive-through will be used to pick up orders that have been ordered ahead through the app or website.” The Planning Commission gave it the thumbs up, so the project heads to Goodyear City Council. New of the project via a West Valley View Facebook post set off what

might be called a virtual Snoopy dance among commenters. “OMG!” rejoiced Lupe Saldana. “We love Someburros!” Added Tina Serino, “We have been eating Someburros since their first one opened in Tempe 34 years ago. It will be so nice to not have to drive to the east side for some good Mexican food!” Other commenters wanted to know about WinCo (see above) and two questions you’d be a millionaire if you got a nickel every time they were asked: “When is Goodyear getting a shopping center?” “What about Trader Joe’s?!”

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Round 2 of Paycheck Protection Program WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 27, 2021

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The Small Business Association, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, opened phase 2 of the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal Jan. 11. This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31 and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a “second draw” PPP loan. For more information or to apply, visit sba.gov. In most cases, if guidelines are fol-

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On Jan. 15, Richmond American Homes paid $3.2 million for 27 acres on North Estrella Parkway and West Van Buren Street. This will be phase 2 of Hudson Commons. Six months ago, the Goodyear City Council approved a proposed 120home residential subdivision. • Amazon, which has multiple warehouses employing hundreds around Goodyear, has collaborated with Crossover Health to open three health centers around the Valley. The new health centers are located in Maryvale, Tempe and Tolleson. According to Amazon, “The centers provide full-spectrum acute, chronic, and primary preventive care, including prescription medications, vaccinations, mental health services, physical therapy, chiropractic care, health coaching and care navigation to specialty referral services.” Amazon continues to hire for its Good-

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year warehouses. For information or to apply, visit jobs.integritystaffing.com. • Simple Box Storage, which rents and sells shipping containers for storage, moving or modification, recently opened a location at 22609 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or Saturdays by appointment. Simple Box Storage offers 10-, 20and 40-foot-long containers, containers for moving, construction and industrial uses, and modified containers for temporary site offices. Ross Black, owner and CEO of Simple Box Storage, founded the company in 1997 and was named a 2019 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information about Simple Box Storage in Buckeye, call 602-9262987 or visit GetSimpleBox.com.

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Local football players honored at award ceremony BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Contributing Writer

High school football players from around Arizona met in Scottsdale Jan. 9 to celebrate their talent and remember a tumultuous season at the 2020 Ed Doherty Award ceremony. The West Valley had many of the 53 nominees, who received nominations throughout the season for their play in an outstanding single game. Anthem Boulder Creek senior running back Jacob Cisneros, who scored a state-high 34 touchdowns for the Jaguars in 2020, was one of the five finalists for the Ed Doherty Award. He beamed looking around at all the great players, many of whom he played against or watched at some point in his high school football career. “I’ve looked at all these guys’ stats, paid attention to what everyone was doing, watched film on a lot (of them) all year. To be here and be in the top five is amazing,” he said. Gilbert Mesquite senior quarterback Ty Thompson won the top award. While the Ed Doherty Award was given to individual players, many of the nominees felt their nominations

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could serve as a team award. Moon Valley senior defensive back and wide receiver Jordan Richardson said his Rockets, who went 2-5 and were far from playoff contention, did not receive a lot of press. “The guys kind of told me that I feel like I’m putting on for Moon Valley, so I’m trying to represent them,” he said. Desert Edge senior defensive back Steven Ortiz Jr. and junior quarterback Adryan Lara also were nominated. The Scorpions went 8-0 in the regular season and reached the Open Playoff quarterfinals for the first time in

team history. “It was probably the most fun season we’ve had,” Lara said. “For me I’m leaving because I’m a senior, so this is one more thing for me to remember of this year,” Ortiz added. The 2020 regular season was delayed and shortened to eight games, with a three-week postseason, and several teams and players had to miss games due to COVID-19. The circumstances getting to the offseason and to an award ceremony was gratifying. “You see everyone here who dealt with this, and it just makes you feel like you

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accomplished a lot this year. I want to have another great season again so that I can be back here next year in a more normal year,” added Sandra Day O’Connor junior linebacker Brandon Craddock. “It makes me so thankful that we got to have a season, and that we got to the playoffs,” said Centennial senior defensive lineman DJ Gleash. “None of it was easy, but it was really fun.” West Valley Ed Doherty Award Nominees: • Jacob Cisneros, senior, Boulder Creek. • Kavaughn Clark, sophomore, Centennial. • Brandon Craddock, junior, Sandra Day O’Connor. • Logan Gingg, senior, Verrado. • DJ Gleash, senior, Centennial. • Christian Johnson, senior, Greenway. • Adryan Lara, junior, Desert Edge. • Brock Mast, senior, Liberty. • Steven Ortiz Jr., senior, Desert Edge. • Jordan Richardson, senior, Moon Valley. • Zach Sutton, senior, Shadow Ridge. • Jachon Thurman, senior, Shadow Ridge.

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Desert Edge basketball hoping for great senior send-oﬀ

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The 2021 season has been years in the making for the Desert Edge Scorpions boys basketball team. Coming off a 20-6 season in 2019 led by a talented senior class, the Scorpions are off to a fast start, winning the first two games of the season before showdowns this week with Deer Valley and Peoria. “Our 2021 class is probably the best class that Desert Edge has had so far. It just means a lot to grow with the guys and see how good we’ve gotten,” senior forward Shay Cain said. But, despite what the record from last year shows, getting to this point was never a given. That final campaign for the many seniors was in doubt mere days ago, however. The Arizona Interscholastic Executive Board temporarily canceled the winter sports season. A group that had played together for years would end without its curtain call. When several days later the AIA board changed its decision, the Scorpions rejoiced. They were back on the court with a chance to end their high

Seniors Shay Cain, right, and Amarei Hunter get ready for the season at a Desert Edge basketball practice (Photo by Eric Newman)

school careers their way, savoring every dribble. “It forces you to make sure that you’re not taking any of this for granted, because we saw it could all be taken away,” said senior wing Jake Clapper. When Scott Lovely took over as coach in 2015, he inherited a team that had not posted a winning record since 2012-13. Most of the current players were in elementary school. His Scorpions won just three games in his initial season, then merely seven the next year. But he could see a future and winning culture behind a class of 2021 that, to that point, had yet to even roam the school’s halls. “The program had a lot of talent that left the school; they weren’t coming to Desert Edge,” Lovely said. “So the seventh-grade group was the group that has talent; that’s the group that should be coming to Desert Edge. Let’s focus on those guys and get those guys here.” The staff accomplished that goal. Then came development and confidence building. That took time, too. “They took their lumps, but throughout those years I told them to not worry about the score, not worry about wins and losses. Worry about the things Senior Adrian Banuelos looks to dribble for Desert you’re doing and growing. SophEdge basketball. (Photo by Eric Newman) omore year they started to turn it

around,” Lovely said. Now, after several years of sculpting, the Scorpions have their most talented roster in recent memory, looking to capitalize with another winning record and postseason run. Desert Edge will utilize its chemistry to move the ball among its plentiful

scorers and trust each other to switch and play aggressive on the defensive end. And, even though the AIA’s new rules mandate masks be worn at all times, potentially limiting breath, the Scorpions will play fast and attempt to get out on breaks. “It’s hard for us to breathe, but that’s not going to stop us from getting up and down the court. We’re always going to be that team,” said senior guard Amarei Hunter. The experiment of trusting these once-young players with the keys to Desert Edge has already proven the correct choice. Now, after years of losses and a culture changed, these senior Scorpions have one more chance to chase glory. “It feels good, especially winning with your brothers. Just kind of upbringing compared to our first couple seasons. We were kind of struggling compared to how these last two kind of turned out. I’m excited,” said senior guard Adrian Banuelos.

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On joining the U.S. Navy at 38 years old

BY JOHNNY O’DONNELL Guest Writer

It was probably five years ago that I first met the person for whom this article is being written. As is the norm when you work out on a regular basis, you encounter some of the same people no matter what gym you frequent. Sometimes necessity drives the change from one place to another as gyms open and then for various reasons close down. A small migration of like-minded fitness fanatics follows suit and there is a commonality that is formed between people as they intersect at the new facility of choice. This is how I first met Jeffrey Freidman. Jeff and I began talking and found that we had some very important things in com-

mon: our love of this country and our deep-seated patriotism. I viewed Jeff much in the way that I viewed myself. An independent thinker who, as a pirate might do, sailed under no flag but his own. It was his old Jeep army truck that looks like a prop from “Saving Private Ryan” that inspired our first conversation about the military. Like many who intersect your life’s path, Jeff is an onion; there are a lot of layers to him and he is humble in his approach to things, so you never really see the layers until you take a closer look. Jeff had been thinking about joining the military for quite a while, and I shared with him my experience in pursuing the same endeavor. At the time of my consideration of this idea I was 41

years old. Based on test results I opted for military intelligence, but with my age and medical condition it scared the Army. As I explained this to Jeff, he listened intently and I immediately understood the “itch” he was feeling. Much like my situation, it made no sense at his age of 38 years to step back from a career he loved to take a financial hit by enlisting. … Still, there was something inside Jeff that called to him. When I asked Jeff about this whole experience, here is in part what he had to say: “Thinking back, joining the Navy was a combination of several things over a period of time. I started thinking about it five or six years ago. I

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Jeffrey Freidman has been stationed on the USS Patriot. (Photo courtesy Jeffrey Freidman)

Navy...continued from page 18 was always envious and held the brave men and women in the armed forces to such a high degree, but for some reason, I never took the next step to learn more about it. The itch to serve the country was just too much and felt I had to do it. The Navy was accepting recruits as long as they report to basic training by their 39th birthday. Of course, other than age there are several physical tests, prereqs, background checks, written tests, etc. “I’ve been in now for close to three years. Out of the things I have accomplished throughout my life, following through and enlisting in the Navy is what I am most proud of.” This man gave up the comforts of home, a career and a lifestyle just to defend our country through his service to it. When I think of Jeff, I think of another guy I knew and used to work with, the guy who inspired me to look into the Army, a guy who sacrificed big things to join. Do you remember Pat Tillman? Jeff went on to explain his role and his experiences. “I have been part of the honor guard doing retirement ceremonies on the USS Midway, as well as funeral honors throughout Arizona. I have been part of exercises with the Beach Masters in San Diego, as well as got to serve aboard the USS Patriot, which is a minesweeper in Japan, for the past seven months.” All of the things that he has set out to do have come to pass. Perhaps exceeded his expectation when really all Jeff wanted to do was serve his country, but he did so at the expense of his

own comforts. Not many people do that these days. Jeff goes on to say, “In the Navy, it is not at all about the individual. It is all about the crew, the ship and being part of keeping our nation safe. The training and support I have received has been unbelievably good. Life on a ship is not easy or comfortable at all. Although at times the work and conditions are pretty bad, at all times you know that everyone on the ship would risk their life for you.” Jeff has risen to the rank of a petty officer second class. When explaining the conditions he was in, he said, “While on the ship, you are not in control of your schedule. I missed being overall just comfortable. When I first told his mom about enlisting, she wasn’t quite ready for it. “As time went on, she met several Navy vets in PebbleCreek, a retirement community in Goodyear where she lives, and actually became excited for me to enlist and is now happy I am a sailor in the U.S. Navy.” Outside of the military experience, Jeff has been involved in bodybuilding and has competed and won several natural bodybuilding competitions. Without question, the dedication and discipline bodybuilding takes prepared him for the Navy. Jeff is an inspiration in a time when we need to be inspired. Thank the men and women like Jeff who have an amazing story to tell and an indomitable spirit that makes it all possible for them to be exceptional. So that longhaired pirate who sailed under no flag is now that brave member of the United States Navy who sails under the greatest flag of all!

Winter Reading Program BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

A good way for adults to stimulate their brains while maintaining social distancing is the Maricopa County Library District’s annual Winter Reading Program, which runs through Feb. 14. Participants log their reading online, complete challenges and attend virtual performances at winter.mcldaz.org (English) or invierno.mcldaz.org (Spanish). “In a year that has kept many people at home, we hope the Winter Reading Program will be a reminder that an adventure is just a good book away,” said Jeremy Reeder, Maricopa County Library District director. Participants earn one point per minute for reading physical or electronic books or listening to audiobooks. Points can also be earned for completing themed online challenges. For some additional entertainment, participants also have access to streamed events from performers like Arizona Opera, local magicians and community dance groups. If readers enter points each week, they

will automatically be entered into weekly drawings to win either a Library Swag Bag with one book or a one-day Maricopa County Parks Pass. If participants reach 500 points by Feb. 14, they will be entered into the grand prize drawing — an annual Maricopa County Parks Pass. MCLD has also teamed up with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Library to bring the Winter Reading Program to adults experiencing incarceration. This is the fourth year the district has partnered with MCSO, where inmates receive paper logs to participate in the program. With studies showing that reading reduces recidivism, this partnership has the potential to positively impact this community and has become a pillar to the annual Winter Program. Participating libraries include Goodyear Library, Litchfield Park Library and White Tank Library. Prizes at weekly drawings include a library Swag Bag with one book and Maricopa County Parks passes.

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Desert Edge grad completes animation program BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Huntington University Arizona announced its first animation graduates: Alexa Bland, Realiti Ibsen and Kesmine Hickman. Alexa is a 2013 graduate of Desert Edge High in Goodyear. Realiti a 2016 graduate of Valley Vista in Surprise. HU Arizona added animation to its list of degree offerings in May 2017. In the summer of 2018, Christian Washington, a 2013 graduate of HU’s Indiana campus, joined the HU Arizona team as the assistant professor of animation. Of the three animation graduates, Washington was quick to say that “they’re very hard workers and passionate artists, which has made them a joy to teach.” During their time at HU Arizona, the graduates worked on five animated films, including “Bubble,” which was featured in the Phoenix Film Festival, “Tobeus and Tobey,” which won Best of Fest at the National BEA Conference, and “The Cactus Cat,” which

was a semi-finalist at the Student Los Angeles Film Awards. They’ve also worked on a number of freelance projects through HU Arizona for companies including TheaterWorks and the Maryvale Community School System. Huntington University Arizona opened in Peoria in 2016, welcoming students seeking a degree in digital media arts. Since that time, students have created regionally and nationally awarded work, including ADDY awards, BEA Best of Fest awards and Emmy Student Production Awards. The 30,000-square-foot building houses bachelor’s degree programs in animation, film production, broadcast media and graphic design. The facility features film and TV studios, high-end computer classroom/labs, private editing suites, a state-of-the-art TV control room, a Foley pit, cinema cameras and lighting gear for student production work. For more information, visit huntington.edu/arizona.

Registration open for Buckeye spring youth soccer BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Registration is now open for a fun activity geared for Buckeye youth between 4 and 18. Co-ed soccer seasons run from March 22 through May 1 with limited registration. Masks are required, except for active players. Social distancing on the ﬁeld is also required. The cost is $60 for residents; $70 for nonresidents. All practices and games are at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For more information and registra-

tion, visit buckeyeaz.gov/youthsports. A virtual parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 18.

Desert Edge grad Alexa Bland, left, and Realiti IIbsen are two of the first animation graduates at Huntington University. (Photo courtesy Huntington University)

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Luis A. Salfuero, 87, of Avondale, died January 6, 2021 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born October 30, 1933 in El Salvador to Alejandro Arevalo and Leandra Salguero. Services are private. Condolences can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/luis-a-salguero/.

Regino Ortiz Regino Ortiz Sr, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona died on January 14th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on January 10th, 1949 to Guadalupe and Aurelia Ortiz in Brownsville Texas. Condolences for the family can be left at: https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/regino-ortiz-sr/

Robert Victor Sapp

Robert Victor Sapp of Sun City, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the age of 97. Bob died peacefully with his beloved wife Sharon and members of their family by his side. Bob was born in Clayton, Delaware on January 7, 1924, to James E. Sapp Sr. and Mildred Chambers Sapp. Bob was the youngest of two sons and he was 14 when his mother passed away. He lived and grew up in the back of his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small general store, which he also worked at. Bob joined the Navy in 1943 during World War II and was stationed at Enewetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands until the end of the war. Prior to his navy service, Bob worked in Long Beach, California then returned to Buckeye working at various odd jobs but eventually working for Arizona Public Service Company from which he retired in 1989. While living in Buckeye he met, and married Sharon Faye Balmes in 1962. During his lifetime Bob was active in the American Legion, IBEW local 387, National Rifle Association and the Roadrunnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Prospectors Club. ob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James E. Sapp Jr. and a son, Bart W. Sapp. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sharon; children- Shawn Heaton, Roy Sapp and Stan Sapp. Bob was mostly known as Grandad to his 15 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren, who all loved him very much. A visitation for Bob is planned for Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The visitation will be at the Menke Funeral Home on 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.85351. The funeral is at 11 am, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Rd., Buckeye, AZ. The family requests donations be made to Banner Health Hospice in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.

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Jimmy Duane Jensen

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" Jensen, age 73 of Prior Lake, Minnesota passed away at home, surrounded by his family on January 13th, 2021 in Buckeye, Arizona after a valiant fight against Covid-19. He was born on August 2nd, 1947 to James and Marcella Jensen in Cook Minnesota. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences for the family can be left at: http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/jimmy-jim-jensen/

Brenda Sheryl Gant

Brenda Sheryl Gant, 71, of Litchfield Park, AZ, passed away on January 12, 2021 in Litchfield Park, AZ. She was born October 24, 1949 in Nashville, TN to John D. Taylor and Julia Newsome. A visitation was held from 1- 4pm on Monday, January 25th at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd in Goodyear, AZ. She will be taken to her final resting place at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ at a later date. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/brendasheryl-gant/.

Marilyn Ann Cobb Marilyn Ann Cobb, 90, of Buckeye AZ, passed away on January 15th, 2021, after a short battle with pneumonia. Marilyn was born on July 11th, 1930 to Harold & Minnie Markell in Detroit, Michigan. In 1950, she met and married John Cobb, going on to have 2 children, Darrell and Sandra. Marilyn loved exercising, reading and spending time with her family. She was a lifelong member of churches across the country, where she taught Sunday school. Marilyn is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her husband John Cobb of the home, Son Darrell Cobb and wife Joy of Prescott Valley, Az., Sandra Embrey and husband Bob of Goodyear, Az. Also, five grandchildren, Kenneth Hale and Alani of Tempe, Az., Amanda Figueroa and husband Dionel of St. Joseph, Mo., Steven Hale and wife Ashly of Goodyear, Az., Haley Balogh and husband Jon of Sherwood, Or., and Lindsay Cobb of Beaverton, Or. She also leaves behind six great grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, January 20th, 2021 at The Refinery Christian Church, 16721 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Flowers or plants may be sent to the church. A memorial service will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on 2021-01-20 at The Refinery Christian Church, 16721 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395.

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Nancy Lee Roetter

Nancy Lee Roetter, age 88 of Buckeye, AZ passed away on January 16, 2021 in Goodyear, AZ. She was born December 16, 1932 to Ernest and Martha Hetzler in Piqua, OH. Services will be held in Pleasant Hill, OH once the pandemic subsides. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/nancylee-roetter/

Helen Bernice Heyl

Helen Bernice Heyl, 98, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020. Helen was born to Earl and Elva Briscoe on March 1, 1922, in Talent, Oregon. Helen is survived by her son Stephen Collins, daughter Deborah Singleton, son Patrick Norris and son-in-law Allen Belluzzi. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Johnny (Denise), Bobby (Lisa) and Steven (Amy) Belluzzi, Aaron (Michelle) Singleton, Michele (John) Gorman, Lea Norris and granddaughter-in-law Esther Norris. She also leaves to cherish her memory eleven great grandchildren, Tony (Rochelle), Brandon (Vicky Lozano), Jackson, Forest (Gina) and Logan Belluzzi, Noah and Ezra Norris, Keelan Mortensen, William Singleton, Ireland and Isabella Gorman, and five greatgreat grandchildren, Anthony, Colin, Braydon, Raven and Sage Belluzzi. She was preceded in death by her husband Colonel Rodney "Pappy" Heyl, daughter Gayle Belluzzi, grandson Marcus Norris, parents Earl and Elva Briscoe, sisters Edna Bauman, Lydia Whitlock, Harriett Ross, and brother Claude Briscoe. In 1960 Helen packed up her family and moved from Medford, Oregon to the White Tanks in Buckeye, AZ. They resided there for fifteen years before permanently settling in Litchfield Park. From Bible Study to Women's Ministry to assisting with the original Bell Tower Newsletter, Helen had always been an active member of The Church at Litchfield Park. Helen was a lady with busy hands. Whether she was knitting afghans, crocheting prayer shawls or embroidering hand towels, she always loved creating beautiful things for others. She always looked forward to having her ladies over for bridge. The winning pot may have only been or so, but all her excitement would lead you to think she won the powerball. We will forever share her laughter and humor for generations to come. She touched the lives of all who met her with her love, kindness, joy, and wit. Helen was loved by all and will be dearly missed. No services are scheduled at this time. Donations may be made to The Church of Litchfield Park.

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Thomas James Johnson Thomas James Johnson, 60, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on January 10, 2021 in Eloy, AZ. He was born April 2, 1960 in Helena, Montana to Byron D. Johnson and Ann L. Williams. A memorial service was held at 12pm on January 22, 2021 at Skyway Church located at 14900 W. Van Buren St. in Goodyear, AZ. He was taken to his final resting place at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/thomas -james-johnson/.

Brenda Sue Burch, 63, of Goodyear, Arizona died on January 6th, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born May 19th, 1957 to Dwayne A. Bell and Yvonne M. Spence in Cherokee, Iowa. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at: https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/brenda-sue-burch/

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Within a year, he had earned Vietnam Service Medal discharged from the Navy, Ed continued his aviation his coveted pilot’s license. Then he continued working and Armed Forces Reserve Medal quest. He started working at odd jobs and started saved enough to buy an Army Air Corp surplus airplane. Korean Campaign Medal flying lessons. Within a year, he had earned his He was truly one of those dedicated aviators who owned an Vietnam Campaign Medal coveted pilot's license. Then he continued working airplane before he owned a car. and saved enough to buy an Army Air Corp surplus When the Korean War broke out in 1950, Ed was After retiring from the Air Force, Ed relocated to airplane. He was truly one of those dedicated aviators accepted into the US Air Force pilot training program. Northern California and worked for the State of California who owned an airplane before he owned a car. He was subsequently awarded his wings, commissioned a for 15 years. Ed later retired from State service and moved When the Korean War broke out in 1950, Ed was 2nd Lt. and flew combat missions in the Lockheed F-80 to Honolulu, Hawaii where he, Kimberly and Cheri resided accepted into thehisUS Air inForce pilot War, training program. Shooting Star. After service the Korean Ed flew for 20 years. Ed then returned to Arizona, where he resided He was subsequently awarded his a variety of aircraft in the 1950’s including the Republic wings, for the last 10 years. commissioned a 2ndAmerican Lt. andF-86 flew combat F-84 Thunderjet, North Saber, and a missions stint Edinwas preceded in death by his wife (Kimberly) and is the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star. After his service in by two sons (William & Mark) and a daughter with the US Navy flying the McDonnell A-4D Skyhawk. survived the Korean War, Ed flew a variety of aircraft in the The 1960’s had Ed instructing foreign students in the F-86 (Cheri). A special thank you to his caregivers- Sally, 1950'sHeincluding the Republic F-84cross Thunderjet, Saber. taught students from a diverse section of North Amanda, Margo, Cora, Danny, Irene, Hilda, and Lupita. American F-86 Saber, and a stint with US Funeral Navy service is scheduled for 8:00am on Friday, January countries, including Pakistan and Thailand to namethe a few. flying the McDonnell A-4D Skyhawk. Ed’s defining moment in his career came in 1964 when 22nd, 2021 at Palm Valley Church. Burial will take place 1960's had Ed instructing foreign students he The was assigned to instruct German pilots in the F-104 in at the the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, and F-86 Saber. He taught fromassignment a diverse across Starfighter. Ed had achievedstudents his ultimate celebration of life will be held at the Gund’s home at section ofand countries, including Pakistan instructing flying the equivalent of an aerial dragand racer.Thailand 12:00pm. to name a few. duties Ed's were defining moment in was his career Ed’s F-104 instructor interrupted when he came in 1964 when he was assigned to instruct German pilots in the F-104 Starfighter. Ed had achieved his ultimate assignment instructing and flying the equivalent of an aerial drag racer. Ed's F-

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Matthew Lionel Miranda was born May 20, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona & passed away December 27, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. Matthew was a son to Calistra J Flores and Michael Miranda. We will be having a service for Matthew on February 5, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, in Goodyear, Arizona at 6:00 pm to 9pm. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/matthew-linoel-miranda/

June Iris Sianez (Cooley) In loving memory of our dear mom June Iris Sianez (Cooley) born June 23, 1932 in Birmingham England to the parents of Albert and Elsie Cooley. In 1957 at the age of 25, mom became a proud American citizen. She loved both countries dearly. She loved history, ancestry and reading a romance novel by Danielle Steele. She loved being a part of the Red Hats, having a good cup of tea, and coconut shrimp. She loved music and liked to dance, her wheelchair did not stop her. She is survived by her six children Delvena, Deborah, Denise, Keith, Scott and Kim. Her 17 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. From England her nephews John and family, Richard, niece Tina and family and sister-in-law Sandy and family. She loved her friends dearly she spoke passionately about Jesus and how much he had done for her. She will be missed.

Nancy Martinez

Nancy Martinez, age 45, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on January 4, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born March 19, 1975 to Carlos Batres and Alicia Somoza in Los Angeles, California. Nancy raised four kids, she was a talented singer and was always the life of the party. She was able to carry a conversation with anyone for hours and brought the most introverted people outside of their shells. She acted as an extra in several movies including: One Eight Seven and Starship Troopers. Nancy was a self-taught chef and she spent her last years giving to the poor, even when she was in the same position herself. She is survived by her daughters; Natalie Martinez, and Lexine Martinez, her sons; Johnathan Castillo and Dillon Martinez, her sisters; Norma Barraza and Diana Silesky, and her mother; Alicia Caballero Somoza. Nancy is preceded in death by her uncle, Jaime Somoza. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/nancymartinez/

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Aureliano Soliz of Buckeye, passed away on December 20, 2020. He was Born in Poteet, Tx in 1931, to Victor and Gregoria Soliz. He was preceded in death by children, Johnny and Diana Soliz. He is survived by wife Janie, and children Aureliano Soliz, Jr., Pat, Betty and Martin. He leaves behind several grandchildren and three siblings. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, gardening and especially planting trees. Private graveside service was held December 30, 2020. Pastor Mark of St. Henry's officiated.

Higinio Lopez Mr. Higinio Lopez, age 85, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on January 10, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born February 28, 1935 to Pablo Lopez and Maria Espinoza in Iturbide, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Services were held on January 20, 2021 at Louis B. Hazelton memorial cemetery in Buckeye, Arizona. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/higinio -lopez/

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OBITUARIES Ophalynn (Walls) Luettjohann Ophalynn (Walls) Luettjohann formerly of Buckeye, AZ was born December 24, 1934 passed January 11, 2021 in Sedona, AZ. Survived by her Husband John Luettjohann, Daughter & Son In-law Lori & Mike Martin, Son Warren Miller, Grandchildren Kaylee and Katrina Miller. Service was held on January 21, 2021, Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W Broadway Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326.

David V. Blake

David V. Blake, age 60, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on December 15, 2020 in Buckeye, Arizona. He was born May 11, 1960 to Jim and Amanda Blake in Ajo, Arizona. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/david-v-blake/

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21,995

2020 FORD EDGE SEL “Demo”

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17,040

2020 FORD ESCAPE SEL “Demo”

#20-268

25,040 8,000 OFF

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#20-227

37,470 9,000 OFF

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28,470

FINAL CLOSEOUTS* 2019 * 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WGN 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WGN 2019 FORD TRANSIT 350 PASSENGER VAN 2019

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#19-377

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30,305 8,000 OFF

MSRP

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32,660 8,000 OFF

MSRP $

23,305

• 3.2 Diesel • 12 Pass • HD Tow Pkg • More

• Leather Seating • Blind Spot Assist • XLT Prem Pkg • More

49,895 8,000 OFF

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24,660

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#19-287

41,895

TIME TO PLAY TRUCKS AND JEEPS!!! 2001 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

9,827

X9222B

2012 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT

X9288

31,927

2013 FORD F-150 XLT

T9230A

17,627

2019 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

X9204

34,927

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED

T9232

17,827

2020 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

P9273

38,527

2010 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

P9252A

26,927

2020 FORD F-150 XLT

P9326

41,827

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2012 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

20597B

28,727

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X9223A

49,727

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X9203A

29,927

2019 RAM 2500 BIG HORN

P9327

53,827