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Venom Volleyball player dies in crash BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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NEWS ............ 14 ‘Daughters’ preserve history

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enom Volleyball Club prides itself on being a family. That family and the volleyball community nationwide are supporting the volunteer-driven Goodyear team after it was involved in a crash on the way to the Lone Star National Qualifier at the Austin Convention Center in Texas Feb. 3. One high school-aged girl, who has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a source. Two other athletes, an alumnus and two mothers were also injured, said the team’s owner, Jimmy Gonzalez. The crash happened on highway 377 near Junction, Texas, when the SUV’s driver, a mother, hit black ice, spun, crossed over into oncoming traffic and hit a semi head on. They were driving because their flight was

canceled due to inclement weather. “We did our due diligence, and there was no reason for us to tell them not to drive there,” Gonzalez said. “They looked at road conditions, and they looked good. I asked him to report to me every two hours. The last note we received from them said they were two hours away from Austin. I thought they were going to be safe, so I went to bed around 8:30, 9 o’clock. “Then I received a call from the coach, who was already in Austin. She said she just got word that there was a tragic accident, could I conﬁrm this. There were a lot of tears. I couldn’t even understand.” As the night went on, Gonzalez continued to receive information. “I was able to speak to one of the moth-

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The Goodyear-based Venom Volleyball Club was involved in a crash in Texas that claimed the life of one of the players. (Photo courtesy of GoFundMe)

Cactus League on the ropes for 3rd year BY KEN SAIN

West Valley View Staff Writer

pring is coming, but it appears Cactus League baseball will be delayed. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to start reporting on Valentine’s Day, but instead of peanuts and Cracker Jacks, baseball fans will likely get broken hearts. A labor dispute is threatening the Cactus League season. If it delays the start, it will be the third straight year that Spring Training in Arizona suffered.

“The Cactus League is the crown jewel of Arizona tourism,” said Kim Sabow, president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. “There is most deﬁnitely a ripple effect that permeates our entire economy.” Baseball owners locked out players once the previous collective bargaining agreement expired on Dec. 2. MLB Players Association leaders have said they gave up too much in the most recent agreements and they are determined to get some of that back.

The Associated Press reported that the average salary for Major League Baseball players has dropped from about $4.1 million in 2018 to $4.05 million in 2019 and $3.89 million in 2020 (based on a whole season). The median MLB salary last year was down 6% from where it was in 2017. AP said the last time salaries were this low was in 2015. Owners, however, don’t want to give up their gains. Both sides are hoping that as ﬁ-

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Crash...continued from page 1 ers who was involved in the accident,” Gonzalez said. “In the accident, there were three mothers, their athlete daughters and one sibling who was an alumnus. She was part of the team last year. This year, she turned 19, so she was there to support her sister.” According to Gonzalez, as of Feb. 6, one mother was in critical condition. The second mother was initially discharged from the hospital but was readmitted when her brain scan was “inconclusive,” Gonzalez said. One of the athletes suffered a broken jaw, arm and ribs, and was scheduled for surgery. The second athlete sustained internal injuries and couldn’t breathe, but she was taken off a breathing machine when she could do it on her own. “I received a picture of her smiling,” he said. The sibling sustained head injuries and back lacerations and was scheduled for surgery. “It’s so horrible for the parents,” Gonzalez said. “There is a lot of speculation, but I made a commitment and promise to the family that we would not reveal much.” The Texas Department of Public Safety did not return calls or emails for comment. According to Texas TV station KXAN, only the driver and frontseat passenger were wearing a seat belt. “We knew we had to do something. We needed to create a response team and start working to bring everyone back,”

Gonzalez said. “We couldn’t get ﬂights, so we’re working on expenses, rescheduling ﬂights and doing whatever we needed to do. We spoke (to Venom) about privacy and how important it was to the family. “Our internal family opened their hearts and started sending us money for immediate needs.” The team, parents and coaches in Texas needed clothing specifically, so the response team worked around the clock to help. Gonzalez started a GoFundMe page with a $50,000 goal. It has since been raised to a $250,000 goal. As of Feb. 7, it raised $130,037. The funds will go toward funeral expenses and bringing

those in Texas home. “As the chairman, I have to make sure I do everything possible, as well as my due diligence, to get as much help as I can for the family,” said Gonzalez, who left for Texas on Feb. 7. “At the same time, I have a responsibility to the club to protect the reputation. We cannot look like we’re taking advantage of the kind hearts of the community who are just generous. We’re so overwhelmed. “We surpassed the goal of $50,000. I’ve asked the experts, and they sent me a breakdown of what we should be asking for to cover these families. They said a minimum of $150,000.” He stressed he’s doing what’s right for the families. “There are a lot of unknowns, like what it’s going to cost for the road to recovery,” he said. “I do want to make sure we do whatever we can to help those families.” To donate, visit https://bit.ly/ VenomExpenses.

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Ropes...continued from page 1 nancial pressure builds, either in the form of missed paychecks or gate receipts, the other side will be more willing to compromise. However, for that to happen, Spring Training and possibly regular season games would have to be postponed. That’s not good news for people in the Valley who rely on Spring Training to bring in tourism dollars and boost the local economy. The W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU estimated the 2019 Cactus League season brought in more than $644 million in economic impact. That number dropped significantly in 2020 after the pandemic forced an early end to Spring Training on March 12. The business school estimates the economic impact that shortened season fell to only $363 million that year. “The pinch we’re feeling is that we’re not able to distribute as much money out to youth sports,” said Steve Adams, the president of the Hohokams nonprofit group, which handles parking at both Mesa ballparks. “We’ve earned enough money for the past two years to basically cover our operating costs but didn’t have any left

Discord between team owners and the Major League Baseball players union threatens to throw a wrench into the 2022 Spring Training season, leaving venues like Sloan Field in Mesa empty for the third consecutive season after two seasons were ravaged by the pandemic. (West Valley View ﬁle photo)

over for youth sports,” Adams said. He said that wasn’t necessarily a problem in 2020 because most youth sports leagues were shut down by the pandemic. However, pandemic-driven limits on attendance in 2021 did hurt youth sports teams last year. Most parks limited the number of fans to about a fifth of capacity to promote social distancing. And it appears it will be the labor issues that threaten this Cactus League season. “We have more than 2,000 volunteers who put in about 100,000 volunteer hours each year,” Cactus League Exec-

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utive Director Bridget Binsbacher said. A Peoria city councilmember, Binsbacher said another shortened Spring Training season will definitely hurt the Valley’s economy. “The trickle-down effect is significant. It’s very real,” she said. “Obviously, it’s been a tough time for everyone involved.” There are 10 Cactus League stadiums that host 15 teams. Hohokam Park and Sloan Park in Mesa are home to the Oakland A’s and Chicago Cubs, respectively. The Los Angeles Angels call Tempe’s Diablo Stadium home.

There are two ballparks in Scottsdale. Salt River Fields is the home to the Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. The San Francisco Giants train at Scottsdale Stadium. The Milwaukee Brewers call Maryvale home. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox train in Glendale. The two Ohio teams, the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, set up shop in Goodyear. The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres are based in Peoria, and the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals play in Surprise. Sabow said the ASU study found that 6 out of 10 fans attending Cactus League games came from out of state. It also found that a third of them travel to other parts of Arizona. “I want to emphasize, we remain optimistic,” Sabow said. “When a decision is reached, this industry is ready to welcome everybody back. We’re looking forward to a 2022 Cactus League season. It would be devastating for the local economy if there isn’t one.” She’s not the only one remaining optimistic. “We’re definitely hopeful,” Binsbacher said. “We’re not part of those conversations, but we’re watching it closely.”

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hile many teenagers are adjusting to a new high school experience during the pandemic, students at Buckeye’s Youngker High School are making a difference as often as possible. The school’s Hands 4 Paws has been volunteering, raising money and hosting events in support of local charities, police departments and more since it was founded in 2019. Now, with 25 kids in the club, the group is gearing up for its second golf tournament at the Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye on Saturday, April 2. “We help any rescues and shelters that need our help,” said Marie Buquicchio, Hands for Paws adviser. “We constantly raise funds for various organizations that need things, and we volunteer our time to help in our community.” Most of the golf event proceeds will go to Soldier’s Best Friend, a Peoria-based organization that provides

veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. “This golf outing is for Soldier’s Best Friend, a nonprofit that pairs shelter dogs with disabled vets and they train together as a unit to teach the dog how to service the needs of the disabled vet,” Buquicchio said. She said it costs $7,500 to train the dogs and pair them with veterans. The goal is to raise at least $7,500 to put at least one dog through training, which takes about six to 12 months. Buquicchio said she’s always wanted to pair a service dog with a veteran in need, but it’s been cost prohibitive, especially for a high school club. “When I started looking into how to go about doing that, I found that a service dog is about $30,000 and then you have to find a trainer, you have to find a breeder and the dogs alone are about $3,000, so all in all, it comes down to

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about $30,000,” she said. But when Youngker’s athletic director suggested Soldier’s Best Friend, Buquicchio said she knew it was the right alternative. “It’s a perfect fit,” she said. “It really is very much in sync with what my club is, which is to save and help rescue animals, specifically shelter animals.” Buquicchio credited the The 25 kids of Youngker’s Hands 4 Paws are hosting a club’s success to the dedicat- golf outing on Saturday, April 2. (Photo courtesy of Marie Buquicchio) ed high school students who commit their time to Hands 4 Paws. turnout as I would have liked,” she said. “The kids are so ridiculously amaz- “Last year, we did it to buy a Kevlar vest ing. They’re so awesome,” she said. for the canine unit, and that was cool, “They do whatever needs to be done.” but this year we have the fire department Buquicchio said she has high hopes coming, so we’re really excited.” for this year’s tourney, as last year’s The event is $325 per group of four, event was challenging due to the pan- which includes range, 18 holes, lunch, demic. That led to a smaller turnout. cart, goodie bag, door prize tickets and “Last year was the first time I did it in surprises throughout the day. the middle of COVID, and I had to postpone it four times, so it wasn’t as great a Funds...continued on page 7

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Tolleson releases primary, general election dates

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olleson officials released the dates for its 2022 primary and general elections as Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 8, respectively. Three council seats (at large) are to be filled, with a term of office from Dec. 13, 2022, to Dec. 15, 2026. Incumbents are Jimmy Davis, Clorinda Erives and Linda Laborin. The deadlines for voter registration are Tuesday, July 5, for the primary election and Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the general election. For those interested in running for Tolleson City Council office, candidates must file a statement of interest prior to collecting nomination petition signatures. Nomination petition signatures collected before the date the statement of interest is filed are invalid and may be subject to challenge pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-351. The following three properly executed forms must be submitted to the City Clerk no earlier than Saturday,

Funds...continued from page 6 Those who cannot attend can donate at the event, which Buquicchio said she’s most excited about. “This year we will have a ball drop where people can virtually buy a golf ball and they can either buy one or they can buy a pack of six,” she said. “It’s $5 for one or $25 for six, and they get assigned a number. At the event, the ﬁre department is going to gather all of the prenumbered golf balls, go up the ladder 100 feet up in the air, and the ﬁreman is going to dump them on set up targets. Whatever ball is closest to the target wins. We will have prizes for the closest three golf balls.” Those participating in the ball drop do not need to be present to win. Buquicchio stressed that anyone, from anywhere, can participate. Buquicchio said the community sup-

March 5, no more than 150 days before the primary election, and no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 4, not less than 120 days before the primary election: nonpartisan nomination petitions containing no less than 41 signatures and no more than 82 signatures, nonpartisan candidate nomination paper-declaration of qualification and public officer and candidate financial disclosure statement. Tolleson has seven council members, with each council member elected for a four-year term. Council meetings are held every second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at city hall, located at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, or via Zoom. Information and candidate packets are the city clerk’s office, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For election resources and voter information, contact the Elections Department of the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office at 602-506-1511 or visit recorder.maricopa.gov/elections. ports Soldier’s Best Friend and the teenagers who make up Hands 4 Paws. “They are teenage kids who put their phones down and they do community service,” she said. “They are putting themselves out there to support our community to support animals who can’t advocate for themselves. They’re also supporting our military. That should be rewarded. People should support them because they are being taught a lesson to be better citizens.”

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Goodyear pickleball club hosting ﬁreﬁghter charity event BY LAUREN SERRATO

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he CantaMia Pickleball Club, in conjunction with the Goodyear Fire Department Charities, will host its first pickleball tournament this month. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the CantaMia Pickleball Courts at 17635 W. Tanglewood Drive. CantaMia is an active adult community located in the Estrella Mountain Ranch master-planned community in Goodyear. Lorie Miller-Bisson, CantaMia pickleball social committee member, said the event is designed to show support for the firefighters who protect the community daily. “Our CantaMia community, which is a 55-plus active adult community, are going to compete with the firefighters in a pickleball challenge,” Miller-Bisson said. “All funds received, whether it’s through a silent auction or donated items, we have a bake sale, grilled hamburgers sale, all those proceeds will go to the firefighters charities. And it’s just to help them and help our community, wherever they feel that need is.” The partnership stemmed from a few local firefighters using the CantaMia pickleball courts to practice. “The firefighters used to come here and practice when they had some downtime,” Miller-Bisson said. “We thought this would be a fun way to have some fun with our community, with our firefighters that are in our community every day helping us, and it also giving us a chance to give back.” While Miller-Bisson said she’s excit-

The CantaMia Pickleball Club is hosting its ﬁrst annual pickleball tournament from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the CantaMia Pickleball Courts at 17635 W. Tanglewood Drive. (Photo courtesy of Lorie Miller-Bisson)

ed for the event, she admitted it’s been a long time in the making, as the planning began before the pandemic. “It originally started a couple of years ago. Pre-COVID we started talking about it, and there was a lot of news at that time about firefighters that were struggling with cancer on the job from chemicals that they dealt with when they’re putting out fires and how some of them were not covered and created some financial needs,” Miller-Bisson said. “When COVID hit, we kind of put it on the back burner, but now that we’re open again, we felt this is a good way to give back.” With high hopes for the event, social committee member Shari Sullivan said it’s also an opportunity for a stronger relationship to be built with the Goodyear community and the firefighters. “This is about being able to build a relationship with the firefighters so that our community better understands them and what they go through on a

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tending and supporting our event,” said Julia Holland, CantaMia community manager. “Gizmo is a former firefighter and paramedic himself, a current pickleball ambassador, and dedicated to giving back to the community and helping others. We are also thrilled to have our local Goodyear firefighters participating with us and happy that we can support their Charities Fund. We look forward to some healthy competition and fun with them in the tournament.” All proceeds generated by the event will go to the Goodyear Fire Department Charities Fund. Miller-Bisson said the community is welcome to come out, enjoy the day, participate and help by volunteering time, donate money, buy a firefighter lunch, participate in the silent auction, and many other ways to contribute to support the Goodyear Fire Department. “It’s the community, it’s Goodyear, it’s our firefighters,” she said. “I don’t care where you live in Goodyear. You don’t have to live in our community, but the firefighters are there for all of us whether it’s removing a snake from your yard or you have a medical emergency or that God forbid your house is on fire. I think we need to support our community and the men and women that put their lives at risk every day. It’s our way of saying thank you, and I think we all need to build that relationship with them.” For more information or to donate, contact Lori Miller-Bisson at lorie. beths@yahoo.com or visit ugff.org. To sign up for the free clinic with Gizmo at the Goodyear recreation center, visit recreation.goodyearaz.gov.

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EMCC gets part of APS Foundation Grant

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Avondale honored for budget presentation

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he Government Finance Ofﬁcers Association presented the city of Avondale with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2022 Annual Budget & Financial Plan. The association awarded the document for effective budget presentation, citing it as an effective communication

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Council begins negotiations for new city manager

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he Buckeye City Council unanimously directed staff to enter into contract negotiations with Daniel Cotterman for the position of city manager. “Mr. Cotterman is a strong leader with extensive experience in city management for a complex organization, like Buckeye,” Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn said. “He checked all the

boxes the council was looking for in a new city manager — a resident of Buckeye with ﬁrst-hand experience with our community’s assets and challenges, knowledge of our local water situation, experience managing a fast-growing city, and providing innovative ideas to streamline processes. He was also highly recommended by his peers, colleagues and the business community.”

The recruitment process began Jan. 25 with interviews with the three top candidates, out of a pool of 42 applicants. Council considered and discussed with each of the three candidates individually possible employment with the city. Those sessions were held in executive session. In addition, the three candidates were interviewed by directors in city management and stakeholders in the

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Daughters of Founders and Patriots preserves history WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 9, 2022

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he Arizona chapter of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots society is looking for new members to help with its mission to ensure the preservation of history by tracking down, documenting and teaching their genealogy. The national organization was started in 1898 by Eugenia Washington, the great-grandniece of George Washington, and the Arizona chapter was organized in 1966. According to Mary Feist, president of the club, members of the society must have a very speciﬁc ancestry. “It has to be an unbroken line with the same name all the way back to the colonial founder,” Feist explained. “Then, within that line, you also have to have a revolutionary patriot that has already been proved to have served during the American Revolution.” The goal of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots organization is to preserve colonial heritage, whether through historical documents or family records. The founder’s goals were to ensure younger

The organization presented a donation to John Markham, representative of the VA Team Red White and Blue, to help veterans transition from military to civilian life. From left to right are Julie Rouse, member; Mary Feist, president; John Markham, speaker; Lee Nelson, chaplain; and Sherry Cole, vice president. (Submitted photo)

generations are educated about the country’s history and to support the military. Feist said by obtaining all the information needed to apply for the club, the stories, documents and research can then continue to be passed down the family line, preserving their family’s colonial heritage.

As for educating the younger generations, Feist said members of the club regularly visit schools to do workshops and donate some of the historical items tracked down to museums or libraries. “Genealogy is our love. History is our love,” Feist said. “Preserving the history

of our country is what keeps us motivated and interested.” To support the military, Feist joked that they are mostly older ladies who can’t do a lot of hands-on work, but the club does what it can, like getting together to walk in the Veterans Day and Fourth of July parades every year. Another way the club supports service is by presenting Junior ROTC awards to high school students and giving an ROTC medal, certiﬁcate and monetary award to a cadet at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Feist said her personal connection is through her mother’s paternal line. Her colonial founder was Valentine Hollingsworth Sr., who came to America in 1682 and settled in Delaware. Her revolutionary patriot was Jesse Hollingsworth, who, according to documents, owned a store and donated supplies to the colonial army. Feist said she even found letters written between him and George Washington, with Washington thanking him for the donations.

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to drive too far. The club has three meetings a year; the next one will be Saturday, Feb. 5, in Black Canyon City. Feist said the club is looking for more women to join. She also said the registrar, Sharon Atkins, or any of the members can help with the application process. “We welcome new members, and we offer any kind of assistance they need. First, we determine whether they have that paternal line, that they have a revolutionary patriot and that their ancestry goes back to someone who came to America prior to 1697. Once we have that information, it’s just a matter of sitting down with them and helping them fill out the application step by step.” If interested in learning more or applying, Feist said to reach out to Atkins at nsdfpaaz@gmail.com. More information about the organization can also be found on the national website, nationalsocietydfpa.com.

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She admitted that the requirements seem daunting and it can be difficult to track down all the documentation but said a lot of the people who are interested already have some sort of genealogy record, which makes it easier to get started. From there, Feist said it’s like putting together a puzzle and it’s hard to stop until everything is put together. “Once you become interested in your family genealogy, you become addicted,” she said. “You find one little piece of information and then you just want to find some more.” The Arizona chapter currently has about 15 members. As the only Daughters of Founders and Patriots chapter in Arizona, Feist said there are members from all over the state. The organization alternates meetings from Prescott to Tucson so the same people aren’t having

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iscover Financial Services is growing across its credit card and bank lines of business, and to meet its needs, the company is looking to ﬁll more than 1,000 customer care center positions by the end of 2022. This exciting hiring initiative features roles with location ﬂexibility, allowing employees to choose how they work — on-site, remote or a combination of both — as long as they live in a state with a call center, which includes Arizona, Delaware (and surrounding area), Illinois, Ohio or Utah. Open positions include customer service representatives, cardmember assistance (collections) representatives, underwriters, personal loans specialists and team leaders. “Our award-winning customer service team is 100% U.S.-based, and we’re excited to be adding more individuals to our team,” said Jill McAree, human resource director at Discover.

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hoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will host its first job fair of the year from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. Those looking for work will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 30 airport businesses to discuss the availability of nearly 1,000 listed open positions. Candidates will be able to speak with employers in person and may even interview or receive offers on-site. Available work spans a broad selection of industries such as food and beverage, customer service, retail, airline, automotive and security. Benefits may include insurance and retirement options, paid time off, hiring bonuses and discounts. The event will take place at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station located at 200 S. 44th Street, at Washington Street. Facial coverings are required. No registration is required; however, ap-

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Predictive testing is one answer to health care problems BY TONY KOTTOOR, PT, DPT Guest Writer

s health care spending spirals further out of control and Congress continues to consider provisions to curb rising drug prices, it’s time to look at other feasible solutions to rein in costs. Thanks to recent innovations, predictive drug response tests can be used to dramatically cut costs in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), saving both time and money for the U.S. health care systems and improving patient care. Predictive testing involves analysis of a patient’s unique biological features to better predict which treatment is most likely to be effective.

Today, more than a half-trillion dollars is wasted annually on medicines to which patients do not properly respond. By supporting broad access to these novel predictive tests, we can help reduce patient suffering and wasted spending. In my experience as the chief executive officer of a physical therapy practice, I work with patients struggling with myriad painful autoimmune and inflammation-based conditions, including RA. RA is a dreadful disease, causing painful swelling in joints of the body including hands, wrists, ankles and knees. Roughly 1.5 million Americans currently suffer from this disease, and it has no cure. The best

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Election audit raised questions that are ignored BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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f a murder mystery is called a “whodunit,” what should we call the curious events surrounding Election Day 2020? The left has collectively decried any expression of concern as willing participation in spreading “the big lie.” The right, gobsmacked by the audacity and perverse ingenuity of the caper’s magnitude, has characteristically split into two major factions. First, there are the MAGA backers who loudly object that what transpired was the “Crime of the Century.” Then there are the Establishmentarians, who are so dependent on “business as usual” in the D.C. swamp that they meekly agree with their tormentors across the aisle. It is that second “conservative” fac-

tion, racked by the odious combination of self-interest and self-loathing, that predictably earns plaudits from the chattering classes. While the blow-dried and bubbly infotainers on the alphabet networks and their cable cousins celebrate Republican “statesmen,” a very different assessment comes from Americans who work hard, play by the rules, and have been awakened to the absurd scam of “wokeism.” On the rare occasions when those outside the spotlight are asked about their wayward “brethren,” a one-word description is heard: “Sellouts!” The Arizona Senate, unlike its federal counterpart, actually took steps to explore possible electoral malfeasance in Arizona’s most populous county. For its authorization of an election audit in Maricopa County, a cacophony of criticism was unleashed upon our State Senate.

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The Super Bowl is blocking Valentine’s Day

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hat are you doing this Sunday? Let me guess, you might be joining about 100 million other Americans to watch the Super Bowl, where the Bengals and Rams lock horns (no pun intended). OK, so maybe our favorite team is not even in the game, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a little football. What we witnessed during the playoffs was possibly the most thrilling battles we have seen in a while. Underdogs ruling the day. Overtime deciding the fate of teams. Mistakes, fumbles, interceptions and plain stupid calls played out in front of our disbelieving eyes. And yet, we also witnessed greatness, when a ball sails through the air to new heights, to be caught on the ﬂy, or make it perfectly through the goal posts. So, all we can

do is cheer, yell and coach from the living room. Oh, we are great armchair coaches. What were special teams thinking when they sent out only 10 men to block a field goal? Yikes, and this happened to be the game-winning field goal. Idiots! Hold on, quarterback, why are you going for a touchdown at the one-yard line when you should call in the kicker? And wait, did we just see that in the final moments of a game when the quarterback spiked the ball, an umpire allowed the clock to run out? Hey, it seems unfair that a coin toss sets up overtime play! Of course, it’s not so “unfair” if you win. Let all the pundits and sports ana-

lysts dissect the season. We have bigger ﬁsh to fry. Not exactly ﬁsh, more like chicken wings. Yep, Americans love their wings, and this Super Bowl Sunday we will consume approximately 1.35 billion of them. And let’s not forget that we also love pizza. Americans will eat about 30 million slices of pizza on game day. How might we wash it all down? Well, let’s try with 325 million gallons of beer, which actually goes well with the 9,200 tons of chips that we will be eating. In other words, on Super Bowl Sunday, we have become pigs. Super Bowl Sunday ranks only behind Thanksgiving as the biggest food consumption day of the year. The av-

erage person watching a game will devour 6,000 calories of yummy treats and libations. OK, who said that watching a football game had to be healthy? The proof is in the Pepcid, because sales of antacids increase by 20% within 24 hours after the Super Bowl. Guess all those chips, dips, wings, pizza and beer have consequences. And a shocking 6% of Americans will call in sick from work the day after the big game. Perhaps this year, Valentine’s Day is being eclipsed by a bigger celebration — of indigestion and hangovers. Only kidding, we can love a little football and still eat candy on Valentine’s Day. Hmmm, not so sure. Get ready for football! Enjoy the spectacle of a great show. Grab your favorite antacid and munch away, because wings, pizza and beer are recommended — but not required. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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usinesses throughout the West Valley are opening their doors, but this week we’re focusing on Goodyear in Business Briefcase. We’ll also cover what’s to come. Goodyear’s economic development team said, “As our community continues to grow, it’s important that our businesses continue to grow and flourish, too. Our diverse business strategy helps to keep our economy strong and competitive.”

Greulich’s Automotive Location: 16460 W. Yuma Road Anticipated to open in spring, Greulich’s Automotive is located west of the northwest corner of Sarival Avenue and Yuma Road. The 5,753-squarefoot business will be the newest addition to the Sarival Marketplace retail development. Greulich’s Automotive is developing a 1-acre vacant parcel for its neighborhood auto service facility with 10 automotive service bays. There are nearly 20 locations throughout the state. The Yuma Road location will be the first Greulich’s Automotive in Goodyear. For more information, visit greulichs.com.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Location: 1828 N. Litchfield Road Located north of the northwest corner of Litchfield and McDowell roads, the 7,981-square-foot restaurant opened in January. Founded in 1976 in Colorado, the newest location in Goodyear is the second Old Chicago location in Arizona, the first in the West Valley. Old Chicago is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, with extended hours to midnight on Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit oldchicago.com. Sonoran Rose Boutique Location: 14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite C03 The Sonoran Rose Boutique opened its doors to customers at the beginning of 2022 at Palm Valley Marketplace at the southwest corner of Litchfield and Indian School roads. The boutique specializes in trendy women’s styles for work and home. “I think when women feel beautiful, you’re automatically more confident,” said Tracie Rinker, owner of Sonoran Rose Boutique. “And when you feel good in what you’re wearing, you feel beautiful. It’s

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Wolverines soccer reflects strong community

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ot many high school programs can flip the script from a one-win season to a staple in playoffs in just a year. However, the Tolleson Union High School boys soccer team had the personnel to change the narrative. In 2003, the Wolverines couldn’t attract soccer players in Tolleson, especially when a handful of the kids chose to play at other, more successful teams. Former coach/current principal Felipe Mandurraga accepted the challenge and spearheaded the rebuild. While Mandurraga helmed the program, he quickly changed the varsity team’s structure and started a streak of

playoff appearances. “(Mandurraga) brought in a different feel to the team. It wasn’t just about a bunch of kids just going out there and playing with a ball,” former player/current varsity coach Rodrigo Lopez said. “He was more structured, and it was based more on what each of us brought to the team. He brought out the best of each player.” The core group of players laid the foundation for the school to retain the other players in the area and steadily build a consistent program. After seeing gradual progress and making the state playoffs, the Wolverines won the state championship in 2010. Mandurraga credited the consistent coaching tree as one of the pillars of the team’s success.

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Once Mandurraga stepped down, his head assistant took over. That led to another head assistant taking over and the cycle continued to today’s team. “I think it’s just been the consistent message, that consistent practice that they’ve had in the program,” Mandurraga said. “But the basis behind it is the mentality that it’s Wolverine soccer: We’re going to win.” Lopez worked his way up a variety of coaching jobs, allowing him to lead Tolleson Union’s best socFormer player Rodrigo Lopez is now the current varsity cer players. for Tolleson Union High School’s boys soccer team. The team’s proud tradi- coach (Photo by David Minton) tion continued with numerous semifinal and runner-up finishes. It was in the coach’s office, and it was Lopez carries on those memories and good. It was an argument, and it made experiences onto the new batch of Wol- us better,” Mandurraga said. “So, I tell verines. people all the time that you have to surInitially, Lopez wasn’t seeking a round yourself with good people and liscoaching position. Rather, the position ten to them, and I’m glad I did, because sought him out. After hearing through a it made us a better team.” former teammate and friend that ManThat year the team won the state durraga was looking for a coach for the championship. newly formed freshman team and was inWolverine soccer is connected to the terested, he didn’t give it much thought. community. Lopez is just one example Tolleson Union attracted so many new of a player returning to the school after players that a third team was needed so graduating. more kids could play. “We get a lot of families who stay in After accepting the offer to coach the Tolleson, and a lot of their kids come to freshman team in 2007, Lopez returned play for us,” Lopez said. “They come to Tolleson Union and began his coaching up to me and they say hi to me because career. Being able to develop the project I used to play with them or I went to that Mandurraga started, Lopez is grateful school with them. They’re happy that to begin at the freshman team level. their kids are part of the soccer team beMandurraga recalled one pivotal mo- cause it goes back generations.” ment when Lopez was his assistant. In the Going forward, Lopez hopes to remiddle of the season, Lopez argued that claim the regional title that has evaded a player was better suited in the midfield the Wolverines recently. They also aim rather than defense. Mandurraga pushed to make it past the first round of playoffs, back but eventually took Lopez’s advice. which has been a hurdle for the team in “I remember that argument very well. the past few years.

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around the neighborhood West Valley View photos by David Minton

Buckeye Days A Friends of the Library dinner, cattle drive parade, museum barbecue luncheon, Dr. Buck’s Wild West Show, Western marketplace, South Buckeye Equestrian Center Senior Pro Rodeo, Fire Whip Show, Western steak cookout and an auction were part of this year’s Buckeye Days on Jan. 29. 1. Cowboys on horseback keep the herd in check as they head down Monroe Avenue; 2. An army of tractors and farm equipment rumble down Monroe Avenue; 3. A trick roper spins a lasso around her horse; 4. Joe Kedzia helps Duke, 3, throw a lasso in Dr. Buck’s Wild West Corral; 5. Shriners greeters ride in the back of a limo; 6. A cowboy gets the crowd riled up.

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Patience is the key to speed at the Dakar Rally BY ALLISON BROWN

West Valley View Staff Writer

A mechanical failure cost Austin Jones vital time in the 11th stage of the competition but made up for lost time and pulled off a win. (Photo courtesy of South Racing Can-Am)

itchfield Park native Austin Jones (AJ) returns victorious after winning first place in the hotly contested FIA T4 category at the Dakar Rally, known as one of the toughest and most iconic off-road rally races in the world. The 44th annual Dakar Rally was held in Saudi Arabia Jan. 1 to Jan. 14. Over the 12 days, off-road racers drive 4,349 miles through the desert in timed stages. Jones’ win makes him the third American racer to ever win first place at the Dakar Rally and the first American to become the FIA T4 World Champion. At 25, he is also the youngest American to win a category at Dakar. “Dakar is the ultimate test of offroad racing. Nothing else compares to it. Competing for 14 days in Saudi Arabia’s diverse terrain and to live out here, it’s so much harder than you think. Not only is it a test of driving, it’s a mental game. There’s a reason Dakar is considered the toughest race in the world,” Jones said. “To be the young American to win means a lot. Winning Dakar is everything. It’s everything that you work for, all the training, all the work you put in. This is the most important race. To win the Dakar is the No. 1 goal in rally racing.” It was a close race, with Jones sealing first place by just 2 minutes and 37 seconds after a total driving time of 47 hours, 22 minutes and 50 seconds. Jones is part of the Can-Am Factory South Racing team and drove a CanAm Maverick XRS. He was one of 95 competitors in the T4 category, which consists of lightweight side-by-side vehicles. Jones said that while of course driving skills are important, any racer who makes it to the Dakar is going to be

a good driver, and it’s really the way they approach it mentally that sets them apart. Ironically, he said patience is the No. 1 most important thing when racing in these long stages. “With it being 12 days, you have to be calm and patient,” he said. “You have to time yourself out every single day and not go too fast one day and risk breaking your car. Then sometimes we’re spending 14 hours a day in the car for six or 10 days straight, so, mentally, that gets a little bit old sometimes.” Jones led for seven out of the 12 stages, but disaster struck on the 11th stage when a mechanical failure cost him vital time and put him behind in the final stage. “That’s when being patient and calm kind of got thrown out the window,” he said. Knowing it was the final stage, Jones said he strapped in, drove as hard as he could and gave it everything he had. He said it was a “hell of a ride,” and a little scary, but he was able to make up for lost time. Jones said driving across the finish line felt great, but he didn’t even know he had won until a few minutes later. “That last day felt like it was forever,” he said. “Everything got a little more intense for sure. Finishing is the best feeling ever, but I didn’t know what any of the times were. They don’t have it posted or anything, so it took about 5 minutes until someone showed me the live results on their phone. Then it was game on.” This year is the third year AJ has competed in the Dakar, and he has been in the top 10 each time. He placed second in 2021 and eighth in 2020 and credits his success to having a good team and good equipment. Jones’ statistics are even more impressive considering

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Following the one-hour performance, lunch will be served for a donation of $2.50 for seniors and $5 for all others. The Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center is located at 995 E. Riley Drive, Avondale. For more information on Avondale programs and services offered to older adults, call 623-333-2705 or visit avondaleaz.gov/seniors.

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ave you ever noticed that two people can look at the same event and each see something completely different? Let me illustrate this idea with the diary of the wife and her husband about the same event. Wife’s diary: “Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird. We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner. I was shopping with my friends all day long, so I thought he was upset that I was a bit late, but he made no comment about it. The conversation wasn’t ﬂowing, so I suggested that we go somewhere quiet to talk. “I asked him what was wrong, and he said nothing. I asked him if it was

my fault that he was upset. He said he wasn’t upset and that it had nothing to do with me and not to worry about it. On the way home, I told him that I loved him. He smiled slightly and kept driving. I can’t explain his behavior. I don’t know why he didn’t say, ‘I love you, too.’ “When we arrived home, I felt I had lost him completely. He just sat there quietly and watched TV. Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed. About 15 minutes later, he came to bed. But I still felt that he was distracted and his thoughts were somewhere else. He fell asleep. I cried. I didn’t know what to do. My life is a disaster.” Husband’s diary: “A 2-foot putt! Who the H-E-double-hockey-sticks misses a 2-foot putt?” I thought this story would be appropriate for Phoenicians for this week’s Phoenix Open golf tournament. Can you imagine what a professional golf-

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solutions. So often, jumping into feelings and conclusions without logic is like jumping off a cliff. The outcome for you and others can be devastating. “Go with me to a country just hit by a devastating earthquake, where 45,000 people are injured or dead. Two medical teams, each headed by a doctor, are being airlifted to the heart of the disaster area. “The physician leading the ﬁrst crew steps out of the helicopter and is immediately overwhelmed by all the carnage he sees. There, barely 10 paces away, workers pull a mangled living body from under the rubble. Moved by compassion, the doctor rushes over and calculates the personnel, equipment and facilities needed to help this victim. He assigns half his medical team and half their supplies to work on this one person. “A handful of survivors, sensing the availability to help, bring the physician another case. This victim is in even worse condition. The doctor assigns the rest of his medical team and resources to care for this person. “Now the doctor faces a worse dilemma than when his helicopter touched down. He would like to treat 44,998 more people but has already expended all his resources on the ﬁrst two bodies presented to him. He decides that the only solution is to make himself even more available. He resolves that he and his staff will push themselves harder. They will be on call 20 hours a day, seven days a week, to treat as many individuals as possible. “Unfortunately, this well-intentioned medic returned home a few weeks later. His body has not kept pace with his desire to help. With his resistance lowered, he caught one of the diseases rampant in the disaster area. The care he and his exhausted team provided came to a standstill until replacements arrived. “Meanwhile, what is the second medical team doing? Their preliminary assessment, likewise, takes only a matter of moments. They also are deeply shocked and moved with compassion toward the massive death and pain evi-

dent in every direction. “The second team’s head physician quickly concludes that her small group by itself is inadequate. So, instead of scooping up the first person in sight and immediately beginning treatment, this doctor opts for a different plan. She calculates a strategy that will touch a maximum number of people in the least amount of time, using the scarce resources available. “The doctor announces to her team, ‘Let’s train some people as life-support engineers. One group will make sure safe drinking water is available; another will deal with shelter issues and food. Yet another group will work on waste control and public health by repairing the citywide sewer system to take the fecal matter off the street before it mixes into the water supply or spreads into homes.’ “This relief and preventative care, multiplied throughout the disaster area, retarded the growth of the infection and allowed the medical intervention to have a significant impact. The team acknowledged the reality but saw the best remedy for the situation. Which of the medical teams was more caring? Both teams had equally strong feelings of love and compassion. However, they differed on how they showed their concern. The initial response of most people is to plunge into immediate action focusing on the immediate needs.” What struck me most about this illustration is Jesus did the same thing the second doctor did most of the time. He was led by the Holy Spirit, not fleshly impulses or the tyranny of the urgent. His leadership impacted 12 leaders who paved the way to a higher level of long-range care and living. Jesus was sent to save the whole world. He did it efficiently and effectively. Our panic attack or plan of attack takeaway for today is, “When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what happening. That’s where true power is” (Karen Salmansohn). In other words, when problems then assumptions come, please don’t go with them.

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chools have embodied the concept of learning and growing together. But when virtual classrooms separated students from each other, from their teachers and from the comfort that a daily routine offers, this notion was put to the test. Yet, thanks to the efforts of teachers, principals and counselors, there is a shift toward normalcy. School counselors are vital for the well-being of students; not only do they tend to the socioemotional needs but also help students work toward their post-secondary aspirations. The American School Counseling Association (ASCA) recognizes the ﬁrst week of February as National School Counseling Week. The theme for 2022 was “Better Together.” To give insights on the theme, counselors from West-MEC, a career and technical education school district in the West Valley, share their thoughts. April Tyrell is the campus counsel-

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or on West-MEC’s Central Campus, the oldest of the four campuses. Reflecting over the past few years, she said, “Student success is a product of collaborative effort.” She shared about a student who struggled in the first year of his program, lagging in classwork. She said, “The teacher, parent and I supported the student both in class and outside during the first year. Now, he is a successful second-year student.” Northwest Campus counselor Kris Guy agreed, saying, “During the pandemic when we were virtual, I noticed a student’s grades plummet. After talking to him through Google Meet, I reached out to the mother to let her know that her son needed help. Fast forward to last year: The mother came up to me to thank me during graduation. The family was able to act on time, reaching out to a mental health provider as the student was struggling with suicidal thoughts.” Denise Saldamando, the Southwest

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Campus counselor, said, “At WestMEC, we believe that parent engagement and involvement are vital. This is why we incorporated it into the district’s strategic plan as well.” Collaboration sometimes can include many individuals right from home high school counselors, social workers and parents. For instance, the Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) serves youth experiencing homelessness. When students reach out to counselors with their concerns of housing insecurity, they are connected to HYC. These partnerships help meet the physical needs of a child. The motivational theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, states that physiological needs of food, shelter and clothing are the ﬁrst and most basic needs of a human being. Counselors recognize this of psychology as they serve their students’ needs physically and mentally, not just academically. Another side of collaboration is building relationships. Through discovery meetings, the counselors talk with students about their goals during and after the program. Parents are encouraged to be a part of these meetings. Here relationships are built with students and parents, making it easier to keep in touch with both during their time at West-MEC.

While the profession is challenging, and with the imminent adolescent mental health crisis, it is natural that being the source of support for students, their parents, teachers and staff does take a toll. Saldamando said, “Students are carrying some heavy burdens, facing events that they do not have the tools to cope with, as adults typically do.” To continue to intervene and support students, the counseling team attributes their resilience to relationships. The tight-knit team meets regularly, and the support of family and colleagues helps face each new day. In addition, easy access to administration helps them better fulﬁll their role. Tyrell said, “They listen to our ideas and initiatives and encourage us.” While regular professional development helps them stay abreast with the ﬁeld, the ASCA provides nationally recognized tools and research to support counselors. As school counselors prepare for a new year, Saldamando sums up their plans for the future by saying, “We want to be preventive and proactive in dealing with learners in our schools.” Students do face a lot more than we think, and thanks to the dedication and determination of school counselors, they will not face challenges alone.

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make this a better experience, both for pets and humans.” Cumulatively, this is the event’s 15th year. This year marks a return after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our last Wag & Tag festival was in 2019,” Becerra said. “We’re so excited to be able to bring the festival back after two years off. I know the community really missed it. We saw tons of growth in our numbers from 2016 to 2019, with an increase of 1,000. I know the community really missed the event.” Admission is free.

West Valley View Staff Writer

The Wag & Tag Pet Expo will be held free of charge at the Goodyear Recreation Campus located at 420 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12.

his year, just before Valentine’s Day, the Wag & Tag Pet Expo welcomes the people of Goodyear to celebrate a different kind of love. From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Goodyear Recreation Campus, events will be held for the public, including an obedience demo; balloon artists; a kids zone with arts and crafts; bounce houses; and a special “Paw-Parazzi” photo booth, where attendees can receive a Valentine’s Day keepsake with their furry friend. “The event has always been a labor of love from our parks and recreation department,” said Rosie Becerra, the event coordinator. “They take a lot of pride in this event, all of us contributing a little here and a little there. I really enjoy coming together with everyone. It all starts with reaching out to others, working to bring together activities and ideas to

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OBITUARIES Tyler Michael Bracco

Tyler passed in his sleep on 4/8/21. He leaves behind Dad Mike, Mom Pam and sister Sam. He will be loved and missed Forever.

In Loving Memory of Raymond Ventura Lopez May 25, 1935 – January 13, 2022

Ramon “Ray” “Pelon” passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with family by his bedside. He was the eldest of six siblings: Hermanahildo “Ernie”, Francisa “Frances”, Mary ”Necho”, Jose “Jopey”, and belated Gavina “Chata” and John. He and his former spouse (Bessie Murillo) parented ten children: Katherine, Patricia, Brenda (Bart) Tesoriero, Janet, Vincent (Greg) Lopez, Marcia, Matthew, Rose, Lucinda (Rebecca), and belated John. And he was a proud “Tata” of 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Ray was born and raised in the metropolis city of its time in Tolleson, AZ. He attended Tolleson Union High School excelling in sports and academics. He coached in many community team sports and emboldened the importance of good sportsmanship. Professionally, he worked as an accomplished A/C and sheet metal tradesman. As an extravert, he created immediate and long-lasting friendships. His charming personality was defined by his infectious smile and sense of humor. This was carried into his social life, where he loved to dance and hosts lively parties. He volunteered and participated in community events that raised its consciousness of equality and social justice. He was inspired by his mentor and acquaintance, Cesar Chavez. Finally, as a father, he was a family man. He supported his children to pursue and excel scholastically, athletically, musically, and artistically. His legacy will be that he wanted to expose his children to a better life filled with more opportunities than what he experienced in life. Services were held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Avendias Funeral Chapel.

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Mark Duane Storz of Goodyear, Arizona, age 61, passed away on January 19, 2022. Mark was born on April 7th, 1960 in West Point, Nebraska to Fred and Janet (Nielsen) Storz. Millard Nebraska, before moving to Herman, Nebraska. He attended Tekamah-Herman High school, before graduating in May of 1978. He then attended community college in Nebraska, before transferring to the University of Colorado to live in greater proximity to family. After attending college, he began his career in Denver, before moving to Los Angeles, California, and then Goodyear, Arizona. He also spent summers in Benningen am Neckar, located in the district of Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. Mark had jobs all the way from pumping gas at the family gas station, to management in major corporations such as Waste Management Inc. and Stericycle. Some of Mark’s greatest accomplishments in life include becoming an Eagle Scout, as well as the first Junior Law Enforcement recipient from the Jackson-Peck Legion Post in Herman. He also assisted local youth by being a Little League baseball coach in his hometown of Herman, NE, as well as many more exciting events within his high school days, such as competing and placing in the State Championship in wrestling. His biggest accomplishment in life was his family, his beams of pride could be felt even while talking on the phone. You could hear how proud he was of his kids, as well as his younger brother and the family he began to raise. Mark never knew a stranger, and always had a smile, as well as a friendly hello for anyone and everyone. Once you met Mark, he left a lasting impact on every person he met. Mark is survived by his son Hunter, daughter Addison, brother and sister-in-law Ernest and Amy Storz, as well as his nephews Thomas, and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and other loved ones. May he Rest In Peace! Funeral Location: Hansen Mortuary 5600 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Date of Funeral: Thursday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m.

Jovon Tyeshun Washington

With a heavy heart the Washington family is sad to announce Jovon Washington aka J.O. has went home to be with the Lord on 01/26/2022. Jovon leaves behind his mother LaChandra, grandmother who was like his second mother Ella, grandfather Roy, his Daughters, Jayden, Aniyah, Amelia, and Jasmine,his one and only kids mother Heather, brothers DeAveontre, Marc, his sister's Chaimara, Markiyah, Myiah, and Mariah, and his big cousin Dametria whom he loved so much and a host of relatives and friends he cared about so much.

Terry McClellan

Mr. Terry McClellan, 65, of Buckeye, Arizona died January 26, 2022. He was born August 5, 1956 in Pocatello, Idaho to Guy McClellan and Edith Eichelberger. A celebration of life will be held at Estrella Mountain Regional Park (Ramada 7 at 3:00pm) in Goodyear, Arizona on Saturday, March 5. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/terry-mcclellan

Justin Greene

Justin William Greene, 45, of Goodyear, AZ, passed away January 26, 2022. He was born March 1, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by his wife Mandy, son Jacob, daughter Madison; parents Ted and Brenda; sister Debbie Levandowski, brother-in-law Jason, niece Logan, and nephew Landon. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Sat, Feb 12 at The Church at Litchfield Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Church at Litchfield Park. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ justin-greene

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Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.

SOL SOL SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

BROKEN SPRINGS

602-722-7696

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

JIMMY’S

PAINTING SERVICES

FREE ESTIMATES POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH / ROLL / SPRAY • INTERIOR / EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com MOBILE: Licensed, Bonded

LANDSCAPING

DEL DEL DEL DEL

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

Quality Attention to Every Detail

• Tree Trimming

VISTA VISTA VISTA

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

15 Years in Business and Still A+

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

PAINTING ERIC SAUNDERS

Lawn Care

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

623.535.8439

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

CLASSIFIEDS

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623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY ROOFING

PEST CONTROL

POOL SERVICES

• TERMITE • • PEST • • PIGEON PROS •

TRIPLE “R”

FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

COMMERCIAL& & RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTAL COMMERCIAL

WeGot Got You You Covered! We Covered!

Specializing in Repairs, New, Tile and Shingle Roofs • Repairs New Roofs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping Patching Coatings •Flat & Roof Hot Mopping & & Total Patching Rubber•Total Roof Systems Rubber Roof Systems

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

623-869-7378 PLUMBING

FREE Estimates

602-551-2255 SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience We Pay Your Insurance Deductible ROC#288-123 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 288-123

Senior & Military Discounts

602-551-2255

24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

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

Honest • Integrity • Value Locally & Veteran Owned BESTOF

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS $

35 OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 03/31/22

49.95

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF Water Heater Install

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 03/31/22

623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

Buckeye Plumbing

PLUMBING

Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals

Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

Veteran Owned

Total Care Plumbing LLC • Remodels • Repairs • Leaks • Toilets • Water Softeners • Gas • Sinks/Faucets

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING! RE-ROOFS NEW ROOFS • REPAIRS

623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday

FREE ESTIMATES!

Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

PhillipsRoofing.org PhillipsRoofing@cox.net

Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section! CHECK OUT THE PLUMBING SECTION!

Years Experience in the Valley! w26 ROC Lic. 133241 • Bonded • Insured #

UPHOLSTERY

ROOFING

FREE Estimates

Almeida Roofing Inc.

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

HAVE A SERVICE BUSINESS?

All Types of Rooﬁng

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modiﬁed Bitumen

www.almeidarooﬁng.com

Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

623-873-1626

ROOFING

623-386-0710

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC

PLUMBING

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

FREE SERVICE CALL

www.triplerpool.com

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Veteran & Senior Discounts Available

2021

“No Nonsense”

623-322-9100

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

PLUMBING

U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

1 Call Doe It All! s

PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed

WE DO IT ALL!

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

We can make your phone ring!

623-535-VIEW

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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE

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P9944

22179A

20,777

21566B

34,576

38,814

2018 GMC SIERRA 3500HD DENALI

22159A

56,848

22,869

2015 NISSAN TITAN

21572A

P9925

35,339

21574A

2016 RAM 2500 TRADESMAN

SOLD

21461C

2018 FORD F-150 RAPTOR

T9942

58,417

24,996

2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2WD LT

T9941

2016 FORD F-150 XLT

2019 FORD RANGER XLT

2018 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL-E

T9897

21271

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

2018 FORD F-150 XLT

21579A

2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5

$ $ 24,214 29,214 37,214 JONES FORD - YOUR TRUCK HEADQUARTERS FOR SWEET SPECIALS $

2016 FORD F-150

21501A

2018 FORD EXPLORER

35,998

2019 FORD F-150 XLT

22127A

41,719

2021 GMC SIERRA 1500 AT4

21594A

SOLD

30,775

2018 FORD F-150

P9927

36,259

2019 FORD RANGER XLT

X9922

2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5

X9945

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

P9926

42,994

2017 GMC SIERRA 2500HD DENALI

P9915A

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 02/15/2022. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.

64,429

West y! Valle

32,886

37,898

2019 FORD F-150 XLT

22162B

47,679

2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-450 LARIAT

X9928

78,978

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