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February 23, 2022

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Sister seeks justice for murdered brother

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

nger ﬁlls Tiffany Johnson when she talks about her late brother, Tyler Wilson. She’s angry with the gunman who killed Wilson in a Westgate Entertainment District parking lot on Jan. 29, 2020; angry at the shopping center’s management for seemingly not caring about the unsolved crime; and angry at the Glendale Police Department who, she said she believes, could do more to catch the perpetrator. “Honestly, my family is just going through hell,” Johnson said. The 31-year-old, who graduated from Millennium High School, headed to Westgate to enter one of his vehicles in a car show. At the entertainment district, Wilson was gunned down during an argument over a parking spot. The Glendale Police Department pleaded with the public via Twitter to share in-

formation about the incident by calling 623-930-3000 or at Silent Witness, 480-WITNESS. There are no new leads. Johnson and her family have parlayed that anger into a mission to catch the killer as well. They created T-shirts and other products. Some were not receptive to Johnson’s ideas. “My kids came up with the idea of painting these little rocks that have kind quotes or they drew sweet pictures on them,” Johnson said. “It helped the kids get their emotions out and their frustrations out. On the back, we put #tylerwilsonAZ and on another

Tiffany Johnson with her brother, Tyler Wilson. Wilson was shot Justice...continued on page 3 and killed at Westgate. (Photo courtesy of Tiffany Johnson)

Venom volleyball plays for teammate BY ZAKKARY BROG

West Valley View Staff Writer

hen the Goodyear-based Venom Volleyball Club took to the court early Feb. 19 for the Festival Fiesta Classic at State Farm Stadium, it was not just to play. It was to honor teammate Alexa Cruz, the 17-year-old Laveen Cesar Chavez High

School student who was killed in a Feb. 3 car crash on the way to the Lone Star National Qualiﬁer in Austin. “She’s always been really part of the team,” teammate Larissa Morgan said. “She was a really outspoken person. She was very known around the school. You could always go to her for any advice. She was like that one girl everybody knew.”

Olivia Quidera agreed. “Alexa was just overall an amazing person,” the Venom teammate said. “Everyone wanted to be around her. She was just that person, the most kind-hearted girl you’ll ever meet. Just so loving. Everything about her was just amazing.”

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Justice...continued from page 1 #westgatemurder. “We wanted to place them at Westgate, but the manager took them down immediately and told me it’s ‘bad PR’ for them. They didn’t want to be associated with them. I am banned from Westgate, and I was told we are trespassing. I just wanted to start a kindness tree where something so tragic happened.” Westgate spokesperson Kaitlyn Kor said, “While we understand this would be a beautiful act to pay tribute to Mr. Wilson, unfortunately Westgate is unable to accommodate the request to place a memorial on property. We are deeply sorry for their loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to his family.” She added that Westgate management turned over all footage captured of the crime that evening to the Glendale Police Department. “The center also participates in the RTCC (Real Time Crime Center) program to further cooperate with Glendale PD on a real-time and ongoing basis,” Kor added. Johnson disputes Kor’s statement. “They don’t have the correct surveillance at Westgate,” she said. “It’s not a safe place, and people need to know that. Westgate is doing everything they can to sweep this under the rug.” She then referenced a May 20, 2020, shooting by suspect Armando Hernandez Jr. “There was a shooting after my

NEWS brother died,” she added. “It’s terrible, and families are getting so hurt and they don’t care. I’ve done Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, LinkedIn. I’ve tried everything to reach Bob Parsons (whose real estate company, YAM Properties, owns Westgate). I tried everything. He prides himself on being such a kind person. I would love to see that side.”

‘Extremely funny’ Johnson, who lives in Goodyear, desperately misses her brother and his effervescent personality. “He was extremely funny when he was really comfortable with people,” Johnson said. “He was a big goofball. He was very sarcastic. He really loved working on cars and painting and drawing. He loved music, and he had gotten big into church with us. He was a huge family man and loved being around family constantly.” Johnson said Wilson refurbished cars and was hoping to open his own shop. Those dreams were cut short at Westgate. “He and his friend, John, went to

show it at the car show,” Johnson said. “They pulled forward to back into a spot and this person snuck into the space really quickly. “That person pulled out a gun and my brother started running away. He shot my brother in the back.” Details are few about the car other than it was a silver, four-door sedan. “Tyler was extremely supportive of everyone,” explained Johnson, the mother of three. “He was actually my husband’s best friend. They lived together for a really long time. I think we have such a typical brother-sister relationship. We argued and bickered, but we were always there for each other. “He would do laundry at my house. He was just another one of my kids.” The murder, however, has completely changed Johnson’s life and that of her family. “We haven’t been able to go back to church,” she said. “It’s too hard on our family. Every Sunday, my brother would meet us at church and go to the house, barbecue and swim. We’ll never have that again.”

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Fallen...continued from page 1 When Morgan and Quidera were asked what made them smile about Cruz, they gave the same answer: “Her smile.” Before their first game on Feb. 19, the team wore warmup jerseys with Cruz’s number, 17, on the back, as well as ribbons in memory of her. All the teams at State Farm Stadium participated in a moment of silence early in the morning. It was touching for Venom coach Breelle Lugo. “I could hear my girls sniffling and crying,” Lugo said. “It (breaks) my heart, because I know they’re struggling. But we’re all in this together. I hope we can continue playing for Alexa, because that’s what she would’ve wanted.” Lugo developed a bond with Cruz as they drove to and from practice. “We spent a lot of quality time in the car, just talking about life and school,” Lugo said. “She was just a go-getter, top 10 in her class, always complained, ‘I need that A! I need that A!’ She did track. She had her own business at 17. She made chocolate-covered strawberries and those breakable hearts.” One trip, she told her coach she was up

until 2 a.m. making chocolate strawberries but still went to school. When Lugo suggested she say no, Cruz thought otherwise. “I can’t,” Lugo recalled Cruz saying. “She said, ‘I’m so invested in my business, myself, track and volleyball.’ She was just a go-getter. She would never say no. She just wanted to be the best. I’m just so happy I got to meet her and have those talks with her.” Lugo also shared that Cruz’s mother, Sandra, who is still hospitalized, watched the Feb. 19 games online. “She’s the strongest woman I know,” Lugo said. “I love her, and I wish her the best, and I can’t wait for her to come home.” Jimmy Gonzalez, the director and owner of Venom Volleyball, said he is proud of the team. “Alexa’s not there, but, in a sense, we know she is here,” he said. “I love the fact that these girls are doing this in her honor. I had nothing to do with this. All I said to the coach was, ‘Tell me what they want to do and they will have my full support.’ So the coach met with them, and they decided to do this.” To donate to the GoFundMe to help with funeral and medical expenses, visit

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I hope you feel the love and you feel the support. I can’t imagine the depth of grieving that’s going on. But, what I do know is that Alexa will be with you forever. I believe that. I believe energy is here forever. From what I’ve read and seen, the tributes to her, is that she is just a beautiful spirit who will stay with you. I have no doubt.”

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Betsy Hargrove honored by 48 Arizona Women BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

vondale Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove was named one of the 48 Most Intriguing Women of Arizona for 2022 by 48 Arizona Women and the Arizona Historical Society. “I am absolutely thrilled,” Hargrove said. “I’m honored, humbled and awed to receive this type of recognition.” Hargrove said she was nominated by Dr. Carlian Dawson, a longtime community partner. “Dr. Betsy Hargrove is a superintendent’s superintendent,” Dawson said. “By that, I mean she not only cares for and looks after her students and the teachers and staff of the Avondale school district, she cares about the community. “The decisions she makes beneﬁt the families/community of Avondale. She thinks outside the box and brings resources to her school that allow fam-

ilies to address basic needs, be it dental care or parenting classes. She gets involved. “It was why it was my pleasure to nominate her as one of Arizona’s most 48 intriguing women.” Now 11 years old, 48 Arizona Women, the sponsoring organization based in Scottsdale, started as an ofﬁcial Arizona Centennial Project in 2010 to recognize the state’s most remarkable women having a big impact in their communities, often with little fanfare. The organization’s mission is to transform lives, build stronger communities, and help positively shape Arizona and the nation. Connie Robinson, the chair of the 48 Arizona Women steering committee, said the project was created to raise awareness for the impact of the work women are doing to improve and enhance their communities and lives of all Arizonans. “In their unique way, from social justice and education to technology,

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entrepreneurship and the arts, these 48 women are working in a meaningful way to support and better their cities and towns throughout our state,” Robinson said. A committee comprised of a diverse group of public and private sector leaders and residents evaluated nominees on several key factors: the impact that their leadership, accomplishments and dedication have had on the state and the nation; their inﬂuence as role models and visionaries; and their ability to relate to a wide range of people. Honorees will be featured in a 140-plus page coffee table book titled “Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women — A New Decade,” telling each woman’s Dr. Betsy Hargrove is “honored and awed” that she was named one of the 48 Most Intriguing Women story in words and photos. Honorees will also be for- of Arizona for 2022 by 48 Arizona Women and the Arizona Historical Society. (Photo courtesy of Avondale mally recognized during a 48 Elementary School District) Women Luncheon as well as a place in our amazing district,” HarVIP reception for the launch of the book. The book will be available grove said. A native of Maine, Hargrove was for purchase in April. To preorder the book, call 602-896-9000 or email teaching in Brooklyn when she bailed on cold weather. Longing for warmer cbrobinson@cox.net. In addition, to recognize a new de- weather, Hargrove relocated to Arizocade of Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing na 26 years ago. She started working for the Avondale Women honorees, 48 Arizona Women will launch in April the Legacy Elementary School District in 2009. Project, an initiative to bridge the Hargrove was named assistant superurban and rural divide through the intendent in 2012 and then superintenrenovation and naming rights of the dent. “I bring a 150% belief in every one Orientation Theater to a state-of-theart technology space at the Arizona of our children, in their capabilities and Historical Society’s Heritage Center their intelligences,” Hargrove said. “Welcoming everyone to the table, in Tempe. It also includes the development of that’s part of the solution and effort. on-site and digital educational pro- We are so much stronger. That is the gramming, renowned guest speakers core of who we are and what we do. and other learning opportunities with Avondale Elementary School District emphasis on young women, girls and is on a trajectory of absolute excelyouth with electronic outreach to every lence in everything we do. We’ve been recognized as one of the top districts in corner of the state. the state.” Inclusion is important Hargrove said the secret to the disHargrove said she is a strong believ- trict’s success is knowing that it will er in inclusion. She wants everyone to keep improving. know “belonging is the center point of “I’m honored and awed and thrilled everything we do.” to be part of this incredible communi“Every person knows they have a ty,” she added.

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West Valley View Staff Writer

vondale Elementary School District was recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s first rankings for public elementary and middle schools. The district earned seven awards: Centerra Mirage STEM Academy and Wildflower Accelerated Academy were each given best elementary and middle school; Copper Trails, Desert Thunder and Desert Star schools were named best middle school. “It’s such an affirmation,” Avondale ESD Superintendent Betsy Hargrove said. “We know how well we’re doing. We recognize our students, our educators, our community regularly. We celebrate them, and to have a national organization affirm the work that in the efforts and the results that we’ve been getting just lets us know we’re doing exactly what we’re supposed to be doing.” U.S. News & World Report analyzed more than 100,000 schools in Arizona. Rankings are based on the schools that place in the top 30% in the state. According to the organization, schools were scrutinized on their students’ proficiencies in mathematics and reading, as measured by state assessments. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized on the national level,” Hargrove said. “The efforts of our students, staff and community is well deserving of this achievement. It is without a doubt that our excelling academics continue to be the top reason why families choose AESD.” AESD was recently recognized locally and nationally for its high achievement in academics and professional development, including having the Southwest Valley’s highest percentage of “A-rated” schools. Hargrove credits the students and staff for the award. “Our students are absolutely beyond talented,” she said “They are incredibly smart. They’re engaged. They have

self-confidence and self-efficacy. And then we have incredible educators who are constantly growing and engaging in various professional development opportunities that are geared exactly at having our children grow and develop. So, this continuous improvement process that we’ve been on for multiple years has allowed us to be able to demonstrate progress and achievement in outpacing what’s happening around us.” In addition to the district’s continued success, Hargrove said she’s proud of AESD’s culture. Hargrove commended the students for helping the district outrank thousands of schools — especially during the pandemic, which initially forced them to transition to online learning. “We did not allow the distractions that are currently out there based on the situation with a pandemic to take us off the direction and the focus that we knew is right for our children in our community,” she said. “We have systems in place, we leaned into those systems, and we did not stop from knowing that even in a pandemic our children deserve our absolute best and our children deserve to give their absolute best, and we have to ensure that the right environment is there for them. They deserve it.” Hargrove said she’s excited to see the district continue to thrive as students begin to take their state assessment tests. She’s confident that the results will be “hugely successful.” “They have worked incredibly hard, and our educators and our children’s families have come around to ensure that they continue the excellence that they’ve demonstrated in addition to that, the opportunity to have even more engagement with our families,” Hargrove said. “We’re making sure that our students have every opportunity to be successful every single day, and their achievement is skyrocketing to ensure that no matter where they go, their future is limitless.”

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oad injuries are the leading cause of preventable deaths and injuries to children in the United States, but a correctly used child safety seat can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71%. Unfortunately, more than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. A coalition of more than 20 organizations in Arizona are teaming up to ensure the proper installation of children’s car seats during a car seat safety event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 26. Two drive-thru locations will be set up in Mesa and Goodyear. Parents can drive up and have their child’s car seat checked for recalls, expiration dates and proper installation, and drive away feeling confident about their child’s safety. In Mesa, it will be held at Walmart,

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CHECK PRESENTATION Buckeye Elks Lodge 2686 presented a $2,000 check to the All Faith Community Services in Buckeye on Feb. 16. All Faith will use the monies to help fund its new mobile unit, which allows it to provide food and hygiene products to the homeless, shut-ins, and those without transportation. Due to its recent growth, All Faith Community Services seeks an inexpensive storage unit to sort its donations. Call 623386-3513 with locations. Pictured are, from left, lodge trustees Jay Broadbent and Leatta McLaughlin, All Faith Director Cassie Wilkens, and lodge Exalted Ruler Eric Cooke. (Photo courtesy of Buckeye Elks Lodge)

Luke Days 2022 canceled

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he 56th Fighter Wing command team canceled the Luke Days airshow event, previously sched-

uled for March 19 and March 20, due to logistical and economic strain as well as pandemic challenges. “Our airmen, alongside our community and corporate partners, have worked tirelessly over the past several months to plan a tremendous show that would excite and inspire future generations,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander. “We were really looking forward to showcasing airpower to the amazing communities who support Luke and our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen. “Unfortunately, due to ongoing supply chain issues, rising costs of products and services, and other related effects of COVID-19, I determined the best course of action was to cancel this year’s show. “Although the COVID-19 transmission rates are currently subsiding throughout our local community, the impacts are longer-lasting and simply did not diminish fast enough for us. This was a tough decision, as we were all really excited to host what would have been an amazing event and thank those who we are honored to serve. We are normally on a two-year cycle, and our next scheduled show is in 2024; however, we will explore opportunities to host one earlier, if possible.

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Trey Terry voted Agua Fria board president BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

rey Terry has come full circle. The 2005 Millennium High School graduate was named Agua Fria High School District Governing Board president for 2022. “I’m honored because it’s my fellow board members putting trust in me, and we have quite a diverse board from many backgrounds,” Terry said. “I will take the job and my role seriously and continue to constantly work together in unison with my entire board. Together, with parents as our partners in education, we will continue creating the best high school district in the nation.” Terry has served on the governing board since January 2021. As he steps into the role as president, Terry said he’s excited to serve a community he’s been a part of for such a long time. “I’m a graduate of Millennium High Food Services & Transportation WVV Ad School, this is where I grew up, these are the schools that I went to, and being

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able to serve my community and our schools in this capacity is not only an honor, but it’s exciting,” he said. Terry said he brings a new perspective to the role as president. “I’ve experienced the other side of the school desk in our district, which makes me quite unique — especially being a younger board member,” Terry said. “That makes me quite unique in a long history of Agua Fria board members.” Having witnessed the district’s development from high school to board president, Terry said the opportunities for the district are endless. “There’s a lot of growth out here and there’s a lot of potential because we are still growing, unlike some school districts elsewhere in the Valley that have already grown to their capacity or their full potential,” he said. “We still have a lot of room to grow.” As he enters his new role, Terry said he is determined to expand and build (10in x 4.9in) (1).pdf 1 2/14/22 3:02 PM upon the district’s relationships. “It’s important to me to continue to

expand on our partnerships, not only the parents but the community,” he said. “Whether you have kids in our school or not, we still serve our entire community and we want to make sure that our schools, our partners, as well as with the parents are completely up to date on everything we’re up to and that their kids are on the best possible path.” Terry said he believes it is his responsibility to provide students with the resources necessary to learn, grow and position themselves for success so they can become responsible and productive citizens in their community. “I am committed to ensuring the success of our students,” he said. “It is vital we prepare our graduates to enter the workforce or continue their education, with the tools to achieve their dreams.” A U.S. Army veteran, Terry was stationed along the Korean Demilitarized Zone before deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He conducted more than 100 time-sensitive combat raids on high-value targets.

Trey Terry is the new president of the Agua Fria High School District Governing Board. (Photo courtesy of Agua Fria Union High School District)

Since being honorably discharged, he has worked extensively in public affairs and public policy. Terry said it’s important that students are given options after graduation,

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

oodyear City Council discussed a one-year microtransit program starting in July during its recent work session. Recent studies show the city needs to look beyond traditional fixed-route bus service to provide enhanced mobility solutions in Goodyear. A citizens satisfaction survey conducted in 2021 revealed that at least 6 in 10 Goodyear residents rated enhancements to local public transit services as essential or very important. As a result, the city’s fiscal year 202224 strategic plan includes a “quality of life” goal to complete an evaluation of public transit options, identify unmet needs and evaluate funding requirements. In August, staff and consultants from Nelson Nygaard presented the results of the Avondale Goodyear Transit Study, which included public engagement feedback highlighting the need to improve ac-

cess from low-income areas to basic needs and opportunities, serving new multifamily developments with transit and pursuing nontraditional transit options. Avondale will also launch a microtransit pilot program, in tandem with Goodyear, both on separate contracts. In November, staff presented a community and neighborhood services master plan phase one focusing on human services. This plan included transportation as one of four priority service areas, based on community and stakeholder engagement. The collected outcomes of these studies and accompanying conversations by members of the city council created a pathway for staff to explore possible solutions to providing more mobility opportunities for residents in Goodyear. As identified in the recent Nelson Nygaard transit study, microtransit could play a role in improving mobility for many Goodyear citizens. Christine McMurdy, project management coordinator, told the council the

city should further examine the viability of on-demand transit in Goodyear. Goodyear offers limited local transit options to residents through two regional Valley Metro bus routes, express bus service at the Park and Ride, and associated Dial-ARide and RideChoice service for ADA-certified customers. With the microtransit pilot, through the use of a mobile app, residents could access a ride to and from the service The microtransit pilot zone covers about 17 square area from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., five miles and includes popular destinations, regional trandays a week, with a maximum sit service connections, hospital and medical campuses, wait time of no more than 10 to some of Goodyear’s hotels, large employers, as well as the Goodyear Recreation Campus, schools and multi15 minutes. After a free promo family housing. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear) period, all trips would be $2. The current coverage is set for the The suggested zone is about 17 pilot and will include northern subdivi- square miles and includes popular sions, historic Goodyear and McDow- destinations, regional transit service ell Commercial corridor. McMurdy connections, hospital and medical said the zone will be adjusted based on Pilot...continued on page 14 demand after the pilot is launched.

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Terry...continued from page 10 whether it’s starting college or a career, or enlisting in the military. “Another goal of mine is career readiness for our students,” Terry said. “Either enroll, enlist or be employed. Those three things are vital for our students to graduate. They become adults, they become members of society, fully responsible for themselves and their actions. So, we want to set our students on the best possible course, no matter what avenue they take after high school. We want to expose and build up the appetite for students to be excited about what’s coming.” As a father, Terry said he wants to continue the district’s success and growth not only for the community but for his children as well. “My kids are young,” Terry said. “They won’t be going to our schools for another 10 years, so it’s important to look at that long-term future. What is the district going to look like in 10 years? “Coming from graduating in 2005,

Pilot...continued from page 12 campuses, some of Goodyear’s hotels, large employers, as well as the Goodyear Recreation Campus, schools and multifamily housing. “One of the best practices of microtransit is to keep your first efforts small and contained,” McMurdy said. “I know we are leaving some important areas of the city out of the zone, but we need to learn more about how this new service works. And that means choosing a limited service area to test what the right approach will be. By testing, iterating and being focused on the outcome, we will learn enough to create and request additional zones in the city.” The pickup and drop-off locations can change for users, as the zone expands based on the demand. “The whole system is constantly updating and changing in real time,” Councilmember Bill Stipp said. “That helps it become and stay efficient as opposed to the bus that always comes down Indian School. … We’re not built as a bus city. This helps us get there. So, I think this is really exciting.” McMurdy’s presentation showed the

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this is my home. This is a personal thing for me. This is where I grew up. It’s where my kids are growing up.” Looking forward to the rest of the school year, Terry said it’s an exciting time for students to navigate through their high school experience — an important part of their transition into adulthood. “These years are vital,” he said. “The students are developing themselves into the adults whom they are and will become. So, my excitement stems from not just this year but in the years coming because I’d say right now, we have two freshmen classes. This last year has been our freshmen and sophomores first time really on campus all year. So, the ability to provide that full high school experience as well as that growth and development opportunity for them to chart their course is exciting.” Terry’s board term is from January 2021 to December 2024. In addition to voting on the new president, the governing board elected Gina DeCoste to vice president. global pandemic has severely impacted traditional transit services, forcing public agencies across the country to reimagine how to continue the provision of mobility to better serve passengers that have travel needs during nights, weekends and other periods as workdays shift from the traditional 9 to 5. McMurdy said that Goodyear has a “golden opportunity” to take advantage of a COVID-19-induced decline in transit ridership nationwide and pivot to a more effective transportation solution. The next steps, McMurdy said, are to place requests for proposals; select a provider; prepare marketing, in which the project requested $50,000; and potentially launch in July. Councilmember Laura Kaino commended McMurdy for the presentation, the project, and her commitment to the city’s transportation needs. “Your passion for the topic is just so obvious,” Kaino said to McMurdy following her presentation. “It’s a great start for a pilot. It’s not a fix for everything, but it’s a great start.” For more information or to view McMurdy’s presentation, visit goodyearaz.gov.

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Watch it Editor: This is my response to Joellyn Schawl’s Feb. 16, 2022, snarky slam of West Valley View columnist J.D. Hayworth and the AZ GOP state Senate, Donald Trump and others who support his America First policies as “Trumpists” or Trump sycophants. She went on to identify other individuals with name-calling and denigration, such as “Barney Fife impersonators,” swamp dwellers, coup planners, and parroters of “the big lie” — whatever you think that is. You said early in your letter to the editor, “… columnist J.D. Hayworth can’t help but give his one-sided, insulting, anti-Democratic opinions every time he grabs his pen.” In today’s world, Joellyn, it is more likely not a pen but a computer that writers grab. But I digress. After reading your letter and all of the vitriol you slung, but accused J.D. of slinging, I thought, “Who couldn’t help but give her one-sided, insulting, anti-conservative opinions?” I must quote Sen. John Kennedy (RLA), who recently said, “If you’re going to be a smart-ass, the first thing you have to be is smart, otherwise you’re just an ass.” Susan Hewitt Goodyear

Annoying noise

Editor: The noise from the constant stream of cement trucks traveling back and forth 24/7 along Camelback Road really needs to stop. It was bad enough during the day, but now the cement dump trucks run all through the middle of the night — even at 3 a.m. How are families living in the surrounding communities close to Camelback Road supposed to sleep with the constant loud, annoying noise from the diesel trucks all night?

When stationed at Luke AFB, there were “quiet hours,” when no engine runs nor F-16s were permitted to fly past 10 p.m. Luke AFB respects the surrounding community, and clearly the cement truck company does not. The cement trucks and dump trucks should be traveling along Northern Parkway. Not in a residential zone in the middle of the night. Jim Bradford Litchfield Park

Saving our way of life

Editor: The fight over Ukraine isn’t about Ukraine. As World War II ended, the United States invited victorious allies to the Bretton Woods Conference to decide what to do after Germany and Japan were defeated. As leaders of the conference and free world, we proposed rebuilding defeated nations, worldwide democracy and U.S. Navy policed freedom of the seas and free trade. Nations that adopted our program prospered; nations that reverted to preWorld War II autocracy stagnated. England and France bankrupted themselves trying to maintain control of recalcitrant colonies that eventually freed themselves from colonization. Extreme repression kept citizens in China under control until 1949 and in the Soviet Union until the Berlin Wall collapsed. College students and middle-class citizens led Arab Spring revolts a few decades later. Television, movies and the internet make it possible for members of a suppressed nation to see how prosperous free nation citizens have become, and this eventually incites unrest and revolt. Unfortunately, almost all such revolutions fail because repressive regimes don’t create a public service culture nor the quality of leaders it takes to govern a modern democracy.

Autocrats are trying to take us back to the bad old days. Anyone with common sense sees that makes no sense given the economically poor and repressed lives citizens of autocratically led nations live. Putin invaded Crimea and eastern Ukraine and now wants it all. On the Asian side of the world, Xi Jinping now controls Hong Kong and wants Taiwan, where most of the computer chips we depend on are made. Neither autocrat will stop if they can pick off smaller nations one at a time. They don’t like organized resistance. Putin hates us for supporting NATO, and Xi hates us for resurrecting an opposing alliance with England, Australia, Japan, India and other threatened nations. Democratically led public health and scientific progress has made it possible for the population of the world to double since 1950, and fewer people live in extreme poverty than before. In reality, we Americans have it pretty darned good. Our world isn’t perfect, but unlike 80 years ago, most of us are now able to pursue our personal, spiritual and vocational dreams, and most Americans now have a place to live with efficient heating and cooling systems, more than

enough to eat, and safe to drink hot and cold water. The good old days autocrats are striving to revive weren’t that good. The current fight is about saving the way of life our version of post-World War II democracy created. That’s why what Putin and Xi are trying to do does concern us here. John Bradley Avondale

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Legislature outdoes its usual nonsensical self with sex ed BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

hen I was a kid, the fastest way to get me to read a book was to tell me it was too mature for my young eyes. I passed many nights sneaking peeks at my mom’s Harold Robbins novels to find the sexy parts. And there wasn’t a kid in my middle school who couldn’t recite by heart from Page 85 of Judy Blume’s teen lit classic “Forever.” You know, the page where Michael introduces Katharine to his manhood, which he has inexplicably named … Ralph. Speaking of members, this brings us to the Arizona Legislature, which may have done more to encourage teen reading than any governmental body in America. Last year, it passed House Bill 2035, a racy little number that made Arizona the fifth state in America to mandate parents opt in to sex education for their kids.

Had the measure stopped there, I would have been OK with it, but this being our Legislature — where common sense is not so common — they had to go just a bit further. HB 2035 also requires school governing boards to “adopt procedures to notify parents in advance and provide them the opportunity to withdraw their children from any instruction or presentations regarding sexuality” — even outside sex ed class. Which brings us to one local school district’s strenuous efforts to warn parents — about, among other things, kids cooking chicken breasts. Times Media reporter Ken Sain detailed The Great Poultry Alert last week. To comply with the state edict, the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board in December passed a new opt-in policy concerning materials that might be deemed sexual. Sain quoted Chandler High teacher Caroline Sheridan, who last week told the governing board: “I teach English, and I teach criminal justice,” she explained. “Somehow I found out I need permission slips before

I can teach ‘Of Mice and Men,’ ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ ‘Othello,’ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ I can’t teach about Emmett Till without a permission slip. Of course, this makes no sense.” In January, the Permission Slip Police also sent home an opt-in form to parents of cooking students learning to prepare chicken breasts. District spokesman Terry Locke told Sain this was “a misinterpretation of the legislative statute” which “was corrected and did not apply to the context or content.” Thank goodness the curriculum didn’t include a recipe for sticky buns. Of course, the Legislature is hardly done with the issue. This new session has seen a number of sex education bills, including a measure to change the opt-in requirement back to an opt-out requirement. There’s a bill that will require a parent’s written permission before a student can participate in “any school student group or club involving sexuality, gender or gender identity.” And there’s a bill — no doubt dead on arrival — that not only would make sex ed an opt-out class

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but would also allow teachers to “discuss populations that historically have been more vulnerable to sexual abuse and assault, such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community and the disability community.” Finally, there’s a bill that would forbid educators, restaurant workers and grocery store employees from “referring to certain foodstuffs and edible materials using language that may be construed to convey a sexual connotation.” Among the terms set to be joining “chicken breasts” as no longer be permissible, as spelled out in statute? Chicken “breasts.” Pork “butt.” Hot dog “buns.” The phrase “finger foods.” And Denny’s has been put on notice that diners will no longer be allowed to order the “Moons Over My Hammy.” OK, I made that last bill up. But with this group of elected geniuses, it absolutely could have been real. They’re just that … nuts. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Long after studying Orwell’s novel, 1984 has arrived BY J.D. HAYWORTH

West Valley View Columnist

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What you’re about to read is a vision of the future,” the teacher told her class. “If you expect to read a tale of space travel … or a story focused on happy, prosperous people living in a bright, sparkling city of tomorrow, you need to prepare yourself for something completely different. “Jimmy Jones, if you could develop an appreciation for books that rivals your love of the Beatles, you could get into an Ivy League School.” The teacher combined her admonition with an appeal: “JJ, I assure you that you’ll find no ‘Flying Circus’ within the pages of this novel, but the author is British, and given your world view, that ought to count for something.” The large young man grabbed a box of 40 books and put one on the desk of each of his 35 classmates.

Then she said, “Class, there are three goals to which we all should aspire. We need to think clearly, speak clearly and write clearly. “We all know that words have meaning, and that some words have many different meanings. But what would happen if a government sought to control its citizens by the deliberate distortion of language? “Prepare to encounter ‘newspeak’ and discover the consequences of calculated, confusing communication, designed to discourage independent thought and action. “George Orwell’s book is titled ‘1984,’ and that’s only 10 years from now. You’ll read of a future that’s quite distressing. A future based on language control, thought control and collective control through a surveillance state. “Could something like that happen here? Read this book and decide for yourself.” For the next two weeks, the class immersed itself in Orwell’s dystopian tale, discussing the distressing, foreboding future presented in the text.

And then, the future arrived. JJ did in fact become a lawyer, and Big Guy eventually became a federal lawmaker. Both marveled that the USA in 1984 was nothing like Orwell’s “1984.” Ronald Reagan carried every state except Minnesota en route to his second term. The same was true 10 years later. Big Guy became part of a big class of conservative congressmen — over 70, who won a Republican House Majority for the first time in 40 years. Almost 30 years have passed. What happened? A terror attack on our soil and a decision that collective security should be emphasized over personal liberty. A computer revolution that encouraged surveillance and enriched tech firms, which in turn offered allegiance to the business and the bottom line rather than the county that made their success possible. The election of a president, heralded as “post racial,” who instead became our “most racial,” inserting race and other wedge is-

sues into virtually every public debate. A public education system transmogrified into a political indoctrination system, populated with leftist grievance mongers who promote “wokeism” — a political movement designed to intimidate by shutting down debate and insisting on uniformity. And “pandemic panic,” where sound science took a backseat to political science and government curtailed our freedom of movement as well as our right to work. Through it all, echoes of “Newspeak…” Ignorance is strength… Uniformity is diversity… War is peace… Equity — not equality! Two weeks to flatten the curve. Sadly, it’s become clear… 1984 is finally here. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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uckeye continues to see economic development growth and, in this week’s Business Briefcase, we’ll look at its new businesses. Retail, grocery stores and national corporations are calling Buckeye home. As always, feel free to email lserrato@timespublications with any Business Briefcase inquiries.

Ross purchases land in Buckeye Ross purchased a large-scale site in Buckeye for a new regional distribution center. According to published reports,

sources with knowledge of the deal said the company plans to build about 1.6 million square feet of distribution space on 213 acres on the southwest corner of Southern Avenue and Watson Road. The property is located adjacent to Walmart’s distribution facility. Reports state Ross purchased the site from Scottsdale-based Globe Corp. for $28.3 million on Jan. 25.

way, in 2020. Aldi is known for being smaller and less expensive than many supermarkets. Customers will need to bring a quarter to check out a shopping cart, and inside shoppers can ﬁnd store-brand groceries and personal items. The Buckeye location is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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iam O’Brien is an enforcer on the Arizona Coyotes, ready for fights and racking up 94 penalty infraction minutes. He just laughs when asked about it. “I think I’m a very competitive person,” the 27-year-old center said. “I just love to compete. I just love the feeling of playing. It’s a blast, and there’s adrenaline to it. It’s fun — between the guys in the room, the friends you make, people you get to meet, cities you get to travel to and the big game moments.” A Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, native, O’Brien had a dream of playing hockey since he was 3 years old — and didn’t give it up. There wasn’t an NHL dream in his hometown, so instead he admired the players of the Halifax Mooseheads, a Canadian major junior ice hockey club in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. “I would go to those games with my old man,” he said. “I looked up to a lot of the junior players, especially from my area.” In the NHL for eight years, O’Brien had stints with the Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche before signing with the Coyotes on July 28, 2021. “My mom is super proud,” he said. “They were able to make it to the game there in New York City. It’s nice that they can come out and watch me live out my dream. For them, that’s all they could have ever asked for. They dedicated a lot of time, bringing me to the rink.

“They did so much for me. All their sacrifices, all the hard work, it all paid off.” O’Brien — who calls the Coyotes a close-knit, great group of guys — trains during the off season, which is his typical summer routine. He spends most of his summers in Carlsbad, California, and he and his fiancée, Adéla Zahrajová from the Czech Republic, enjoy traveling. Their passport includes stamps from Thailand, Italy, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Greece and “all of Europe.” On his wish list are Mauritius in East Africa, Madagascar and Peru. “Traveling is something that we try to do as much as we can,” O’Brien said. “For hockey, I travel a lot within the United States and Canada. I think it’s important to see other parts of the world and other cultures and whatnot. That’s something we’ve taken the time to do over the last five to six years. “I feel like we’ve been to a few other spots, too. I just really enjoy seeing the way other people live. I don’t think there’s anything cooler than that. You learn so much.” He called Italy “amazing,” a place where the food is “ridiculous,” whether it’s a larger restaurant or a hole in the wall. “It’s the best food I’ve ever had.” O’Brien hopes that the Coyotes’ rebuild will continue to improve. “They’re building a culture — a strong culture — to win as many games as possible,” O’Brien said. “We’ve really come together in the last little while, winning games against good hockey team. We’re coming together, and I think it’s the beginning of something special.”

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Globetrotters Soar to Arizona SPORTS

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BY JOSHUA WEISBLY

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arlem Globetrotters guard Saul “Flip” White Jr. feels fortunate. This March, he and the rest of his team will bring their high-flying antics to four spots in Arizona as the team continues its “Spread Game Tour.” “To see the smiles on the kids’ faces and also the parents’ faces that’s always been, and still to this day, my favorite part,” White says. The Globetrotters’ stops are 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Tucson Arena; 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Gila River Arena. The appearances will bring fans new experiences from a dunk contest and funny characters during the four-quarter game. Fans can meet the Globetrotters afterward. White comes from a family where basketball was always a part of life. He was introduced to the game at the age of 4, and one of his fondest basketball memories was his father holding him up to the hoop to dunk the basketball. White’s grandparents took him to Globetrotters games. “I love entertaining people and putting smiles on their faces,” White says in his bio. “Being a Globetrotter means everything to me.” White is known on the court for his acrobatics and athleticism. Before becoming a Globetrotter, White played basketball at Moraine

Valley Community College in Illinois, where he averaged 11 rebounds and 18 points per game. After college, White played in the International Basketball League before becoming a Globetrotter. “It was a surreal moment at first,” White says. “When I got to training camp and saw everybody in a training camp, I’m like, ‘Oh, man, I’m really here.’” Potential Globetrotters should remember there’s a difference between the team and the NBA. “It’s different,” White says. “It helped me with basketball, but I had to learn the entertainment side and the tricks side once I became a Globetrotter.” During his decade with the Globetrotters, White’s role has evolved. “I’m 10 years in. I’m more of a team player. Now, I’m straight utility,” says White, a former “American Ninja Warrior” contestant. “I ask, ‘What do you need me to do? This is what you need me to do?’ I’m going to fill in, and I’m going to do what I do best.” Basketball has one of the richest histories in sports. The team strives to stick to its original goals, while reaching newer generations. “We’re still bringing those high-flying dunks, those amazing trick shots, those antics, but we want the new generation to know that it’s OK to have fun while we entertain, have fun while you play basketball and love what you do,” White said. “You’re a basketball player, love it.”

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Those who are unfamiliar with the legendary group may recognize some of the names that have donned the team’s jerseys — Wilt Chamberlain, Meadowlark Lemon, Fred “Curly” Neal and “Sweet” Lou Dunbar. Thirteen of its players have been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The team joined in 2002. WHEN: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5 WHERE: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: 602-379-2000, footprintcenter.com WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6 WHERE: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale COST: Tickets start at $20 INFO: gilariverarena.com

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Avondale celebrates nature Lorraine Finander celebrates 100th birthday with Tres Rios Nature Festival BY MATTHEW ELITZ

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orraine Finander of Buckeye celebrated her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day. Born in Philadelphia, Finander lived in New York for 73 years before moving west in 2015 to live with her son, Brian, and daughter-in-law, Marlene. Finander also has a daughter, Janet, who lives in Florida with her husband, Sam, whom she married in 1943. They were together for 45 years, until Sam died from cancer in 1988. The Finanders traveled to a variety of spots, including the former Soviet Union, China and South America. Af-

ter Sam’s death, Finander continued that hobby, visiting Alaska, Colorado and Texas, among other spots, with other widows. Now, she enjoys watching cable television news and doing crossword puzzles to keep her mind sharp. Finander, Brian and Marlene once auditioned for “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Finander was a public school teacher for decades in suburban New York before retiring in 1991. Finander’s mother, Sara, lived to be 103 years and seven and a half months. She’s determined to match or beat her mother’s record.

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he city of Avondale is once again bringing the Tres Rios Nature Festival to the area to showcase the rich, diverse wildlife and history of the Gila River drainage. The event will be held at the Tres Rios Base & Meridian Wildlife Area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26. Stacey Swainston, recreation supervisor for the city of Avondale, said the activities are wide ranging. “You name it, we’ve got a ton going on,” Swainston said. “Lots of organizations are helping out, too. We have ASU. We have Central Arizona Conservation Alliance, Central Mountain Rescue, a nonprofit who is doing our beer garden. All proceeds will go to Central Mountain Rescue. Even city departments are involved, such as public works, Goodyear and the city of Phoenix Water Department. None of this would be made possible without help from many outside organizations.” The 40 organizations chip in to add variety and ﬂavor to the festival. Activities include zip lining, canoeing, ﬁshing lessons, a climbing wall, bird hikes and

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Avondale student finds success with ACCEL BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

fter struggling in a traditional school setting in 2017, Avondale student Kallie Cook and her family sought a different academic environment that would provide oneon-one learning. Fast forward five years and 12-yearold Kallie is thriving at ACCEL, a nonprofit special education day school in Phoenix. Kallie is one of three students out of the 250 students in the program who has achieved and is working on modified independence, which allows her to leave the classroom and move throughout the building. “Slowly we’re building in more and more opportunities for her to find success,” said Jonathan Evans, ACCEL principal. “Her teacher and I are pretty sure that this will lead to an independent status pretty soon. Kallie is wonderful, she’s fantastic. Her student behavior is wonderful, she’s engaging. She’s interested in the program. She’s interested in people. She’s such a kind soul, and she’s really just come a long way and just fantastic to be around.” While the sixth grader has found success with the ACCEL program, Kallie’s mother, Kayla, said it hasn’t always been smooth sailing at home or at school for her daughter.

Kayla credits her daughter’s progress in all aspects of her life to the ACCEL program and its teachers and staff. “There’s definitely been a change in her confidence. She doesn’t have to ask for as many things anymore, which is really cool,” Kayla said. “She kind of does her own thing at home — obviously with supervision — but even little things like taking showers on her own, which is huge, because we used to have a lot of problems. Now, she’s really good at letting you know what she needs, which has been great.” Kayla said ACCEL has developed ways to deal with her daughter’s emotions. She was once worried that wasn’t possible. “Aside from her independence, the biggest change in her has been her getting mad,” Kayla said. “She used to be very angry because she couldn’t express herself well enough to let us know what she needed. So that’s been a huge relief for all of us, is how well she’s able to explain what she needs and her ability to do a lot of things on our own.” Not only has the school benefited Kallie, but the program has provided her parents with necessary tools to continue the growth and development at home. Kayla added that navigating through Kallie’s autism diagnosis and witnessing her growth would have

been tremendously more difficult without ACCEL. “Her progress definitely would have been slower,” she said. “We’ve been given a lot of tools that we’ve been able to use at home with her. I don’t think we would have grown as much as a family, honestly, because we’ve all grown together through this. And I really think ACCEL has been a huge part of that.” Kayla added that one of the top benefits since Kallie started at ACCEL has been the supportive and understanding community, one that she admitted her family didn’t know they needed. “We had a basic understanding of how to handle some things, but we didn’t have people who actually understood Each school day, Kallie Cook wears a homemade necklace covered with pictures of her favorite peoautism,” Kayla said. “She’s the first autistic per- ple. (Photo courtesy of ACCEL) son I’ve ever met in my life. We had but we weren’t as patient as we should a very basic understanding of it, a di- have been through a lot of it, so ACagnosis really; we didn’t have anything CEL has really taught us all a lot.” that we could use to teach her and teach Evans said Kallie’s success has ourselves how to be more patient peo- stemmed from the smaller class sizes, ple. It’s just been a huge transition for as she transferred from a school with my husband and I, especially because more than 25 students in a classroom we didn’t understand it. I don’t want ACCEL...continued on page 28 to say we were completely impatient, Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning

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Goodyear Girl Scout starts her own business

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9-year-old Goodyear Girl Scout is one of the Valley’s newest and youngest entrepreneurs as she celebrates her business’ one-year anniversary. As an animal lover, Giselle Harkins wanted to volunteer at shelters, but after finding out she’s too young to do so, she opened Pawsome Pet Boutique. “I create over-the-collar pet bandanas and gemstone bracelets with charms for pet lovers, and I can also personalize bandanas and pet bowls with names or short phrases,” Harkins said. “I started my business in 2021 after finding that I was too young to volunteer my time at local animal shelters. I still wanted help. So, I took an online course through My First Sale to teach me how to build and run my own business.” Pawsome Pet Boutique offers designs in six sizes, small enough to fit a chihuahua and kittens, and large enough to fit a great dane. Harkins said she enjoys making the product, including shopping for material and crafting each item by hand. “When I am at the fabric store picking out new designs I try to think about what my customers would like for their pets rather than just choosing my favorite designs. This helps my shop have something for everyone,” she said. Since the start of her business, Giselle and her mother, Tiffany, have participated in six public events, including Goodyear’s Wag & Tag event on Feb. 12. At

pop-up events, Pawsome Pet Boutique makes between $200 to $800. After each, Giselle divides her earnings, reserving 20% to reinvest into her business; a minimum of 10% to donate to local animal rescues; and the remaining 70% to go into her bank account for saving, spending and donating. The fourth grader’s love for animals has been evident since an early age, Tiffany said of her daughter, noting that the Harkins family has four pets, two dogs and two cats, which Giselle described as “cute and ﬂuffy.” “She’s always been interested in animals. She’s wanted to be a vet for as long as we can remember,” Tiffany said. “When we started homeschooling, I asked her what she wanted to do that she wouldn’t have been able to do in regular school, and she wanted to volunteer. Then we found out she was too young, so we brainstormed a lot of ways that she could help animals.” In addition to volunteering, Giselle wanted to earn her own money. “We were deciding on chores, and she was the one to say she wanted to create her own business, and so we started brainstorming what she could do and pair it all together and then this thing was kind of born, and it seems to be getting bigger by the day,” Tiffany said. Giselle credits her leadership and business skills to her time as a Girl Scout. “My favorite part about being a Girl Scout is probably earning badges and helping the community and the cookie

Giselle Harkins is the owner of Pawsome Pet Boutique. The 9-year-old credits her time with the Girl Scouts for her business and leadership skills. (Photo courtesy of HMA Public Relations)

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Scout...continued from page 27 being able to see that kids can do big things, kids can see a problem and they can figure out how to take action, and I think that’s a really important skill for girls to learn,” Tiffany added. Giselle already has all her official business licensing and can showcase her business at events throughout the state. Pawsome Pet Boutique’s next featured event will be at the Bring Home the Cookies 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Sun Devil Stadium. Giselle will represent Troop 2894 as one of the few young entrepreneurs.

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dedication and commitment to seeing her succeed. “This is a unique scenario. Kallie is truly doing so well to have this modified independence,” Bustamante said. “We only have three students out of 250 that have this, so this is definitely unique. To a typical student it might seem normal, but for our population who have their own unique challenges, this is huge. So we’re excited to celebrate this.” “Giselle used the skills she learned and confidence she gained through the Girl Scout Cookie program to start her own business,” said Mary Mitchell, co-interim CEO of Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. “Her business, through which she sews and personalizes over-the-collar pet bandanas, makes pet bowls and creates handmade gemstone jewelry for pet lovers, even donates 10% of all sales to Sun City 4Paws Rescue, paying it forward as part of her business model.” To find out more, visit Pawsome Pet Boutique on Facebook or email pawsomepetboutique@yahoo.com.

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OBITUARIES Donald Hart

Mr. Don Hart, 71, died February 1, 2022. He was born March 7, 1950 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Joseph and Mildred Hart. A celebration of Don's life will take place at his home May 15, 2022 followed in the summer by a celebration in Athens, Wisconsin. As he once said, spread him like a tornado in nature. To leave the family condolences and view the full obituary please visit: www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/donald-hart

Benedetta Bedford

Ms. Benedetta Bedford, 70, of Goodyear, Arizona died February 8, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona. She was born January 30, 1952 in Santa Monica, California to Fortunato Berardino and Maxine Clemens. A memorial service was February 22 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/benedetta-bedford

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Robert age 53, sadly passed away on Saturday, February 5th 2022 i n Avondale, Arizona. He was born in Wilmington California to parents Frances and Henry Misquez. Robert received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education from Arizona State University and his Masters in Educational Leadership from NAU. He was incredibly passionate about coaching and coached football from pop warner to high school levels at Tolleson, Agua Fria, and Maryvale high school. He coached his own children from the flag football level to pop warner and continued into high school. In most recent years he even coached his own granddaughter in basketball. Robert was a mentor to countless at-risk youth and a father figure within the community. He was a talented, natural athlete his entire life with a winning mindset. He is survived by his life partner of 34 years Lorraine Misquez, his 3 children Serena Misquez, Robert Misquez Jr., Jaime Misquez, and his granddaughter Peyton Waddell. The family is comforted to know that he is joined in Heaven and at peace with his late son Fabian Misquez, who sadly passed away in 2019. The West Valley View publishes free and paid obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley cities. Free Obits: Submit via email to obits@timespublications.com Paid Obits: Place online at: obituaries.westvalleyview.com or email to: obits@westvalleyview.com Deadline: Thursday at 5pm for Wednesday’s paper. Questions? 623-535-8439.

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OBITUARIES Regina Franco Gamez

On February 8, 2021, our cherished family matriarch, Regina Franco Gámez, of Tolleson, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Regina was born on August 6, 1929 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, to Ramon and Maria Gaspar (Burruel) Franco. She married the love of her life, Guillermo Robles Gámez, on October 19, 1946, in Hermosillo. In 1949, Guillermo and Regina immigrated to the United States, settling in Tolleson, Arizona, and planting deep roots in this closeknit community. She was a woman of deep faith, strength, and humor. She loved to dance, loved to cook, and loved her family. Each morning, beginning at 3am, she prayed for each of her 11 children, each of her grandchildren, and her greatgrandchildren. We looked forward to a morning phone call and song on each of our birthdays. She was a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Tolleson, serving the parish in any way she could—from washing the church linens, to cooking her delicious food for the annual parish fiesta. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Guadalupanas, La Hermandad del Santisimo Sacramento, and La Llama de Amor. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Guillermo Robles Gámez, children Xavier, Hector, and Elvia Gámez; parents Ramon and Gaspar; sisters Carmela, Juana Alba; brother Ramon Franco, great-granddaughter Maria Isabel Gámez, and her daughter-in-law Stella Robles. She is survived by her children, Ramon Guillermo, Alfredo (Natividad), Adolfo (Tina), Carlos, and Eduardo Gámez, Ana Imelda (Alex) Alvarez, Irene (Hector) Armendariz, and Reina (Jaime) Cornejo, and daughter-inlaw Esperanza "Espy" Gámez; Sister, Lydia (Frank) Kingman; sister-in-law Estela Franco, niece Lizeth Mendoza, and nephew Steven Franco; Her grandchildren: William, Hector, Nancy, Erica, Andrea, Lisa, Miguel, Melissa, Veronica, Javier, AnaEliza, Jessica, Amanda, Stephanie, Zachary, Alexis and Hector; 19 great-grandchildren; and countless extended family members and friends. Her legacy lives in each and every one of them and in those whose lives she touched. Services will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 800 W. Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear, 85338. Viewing: 9:30-10:30am. Memorial Mass: 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Tom Lemos, C.S.C., presiding. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, AZ. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Alicia Acevedo-Urcuyo, Hospice of the Valley, Carlos Gámez, and Imelda Alvarez for the care, love, and compassion they showed our beloved mother and nana in the final years and months of her life. Until we meet again, querida Mama y Nana. QEPD. "Como quisiera, ay, que tú vivieras/ Que tus ojitos jamás se hubieran cerrado nunca Y estar mirándolos/Amor eterno, e inolvidable/Tarde o temprano estaré contigo/ Para seguir amándonos" –Amor Eterno

Maria De Teresa Barrera

Maria 35, known to her loved ones as Gorda, departed her loving family on February 10, 2022.Gorda was born in Watsonville, CA, on July 03, 1986, to Sofia Martinez and Gerardo Barrera. She was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt. Gorda always smiled and knew how to light up a room, she enjoyed music and attending church. She was passionate about spending time with her family. Gorda is survived by her parents, Sofia, Gerardo and stepdad David; four sisters, Claudia (Michael), Sophia, Natasha, Sally and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Join us for a celebration of life following the services, February 24, 2022 at Salon Imperial 5938 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ from 3-6 pm.

Robert Michael Ince

On Wednesday February 9, 2022, Longtime West Valley resident, 82 year old Robert Michael Ince passed away with his loving family at his bedside, due to complications from Covid 19. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Grace and Robert B. Ince, Bob and his family moved to Central Phoenix in 1944. Bob attended grade school in the Phoenix Union elementary district and graduated from West High School in 1957. Bob also attended Phoenix College. In 1960, Bob married his sweetheart Carole Campbell, a marriage that spanned over 61 years. Together they raised two children, Patti Graham (Gary), and Robert Z. Ince (Debbie). Bob was a fireman for the City of Phoenix, a career that he loved, spanning 27 years. Bob formed many friendships during his years in the fire service, serving side by side with those friends in many life saving incidents. Bob was recognized by those peers as Arizona Firefighter of the year in 1972 as a result of his role in the rescue of three of his crew members from a burning building roof collapse incident. Bob's schedule also allowed him to run a business in the two-way radio industry. Bob built many radio towers and support buildings on mountain peaks throughout Arizona. Many of those structures are still standing and in use today. Bob also was involved in west valley youth sports as a little league and football coach for many years. In retirement, Bob and wife Carole were able to fully enjoy their love of horses. Bob was an avid team roper, participating in local events as well as in events in Northern Arizona and the Pacific Northwest. Deep lasting friendships within the equine-roping community enriched their retirement years and brought considerable joy and happiness to Bob and Carole. Bob's passing leaves many saddened hearts, but Bob would tell you he led a very fulfilling life. He accomplished a lot and left this world a better place. Rest in Peace Cowboy, your work here is through. Bob is survived by his loving wife Carole, daughter Patti Graham (Gary), son Robert Z. Ince (Debbie), sister Kathleen Ince, grandchildren Mat Ince, Abby Moses, Zac Ince and Drew Moses. A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future with information posted for those interested in attendance.

JoEllen Charon

Ms. JoEllen Charon, 69 of Ajo, Arizona died January 29, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born May 4, 1952 to Raymond Honea and Carol Jones. She is survived by her husband Rick Charon, son Aaron Tuttle, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests that donations be made to the Humane Society. All service information is private.

Monica Crespin

Ms. Monica Crespin, 43, of Buckeye, Arizona died February 4, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born December 30, 1978 in Tulare, California to Andras Gomez and Cande Muratalla. A visitation was held February 19 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona. To view the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/monica-crespin

Charles Jaramillo

Mr. Charles, Jaramillo, 77, of Buckeye, Arizona died February 3, 2022. He was born August 4, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Carlos Jaramillo and Jovita Zamora. A memorial service will be held at Desert Hills Baptist Church at 10am March 3, 2022. To view the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/antonio-jaramillo

Angelita Pariga Moreno

Moreno 93, of Avondale, AZ passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 8, 2022. Angelita was born on August 2, 1928 to Fred Pariga and Guadalupe Portillo Pariga. Angelita graduated from Litchfield High in 1944. She met and married the love of her life, Ramon Moreno in 1948. Angelita was a devout member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. She devoted much of her time at the church in the choir and as a member of the Legion of Mary organization, visiting the sick both in their homes and in hospitals, preparing meals and volunteering in many missionary undertakings sponsored by the parish. Angelita enjoyed being a mother to her six children. She went to work at Unidynamics in 1964 as an Operations Solderer. She was a dedicated and hardworking employee, retiring in 1991, after 27 years of working there. Angelita was passionate about watching sports, dancing, camping, reading, amusement parks, casinos, and taking trips to California to visit relatives. She will be deeply missed by her five sons, and many family and friends. Angelita was predeceased by her husband Ramon and daughter Cynthia. She is survived by her five sons: Antonio (Louisa), Joaquin, Fred (Donna), Javier (Robin) and Ricardo, her three grandchildren: Rebeca, Tony and Briana, and one great granddaughter Alexa.

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Stuart L. Anderson Stuart (Stu) Lee Anderson passed on February 3, 2022, at the age of 81. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol S. Anderson; his three children, Becky A. Hill, Margie Joy (Leif), and J.D. Anderson (Rachel); his five grandchildren, Ellen Hill, Isabella Anderson, Addie Joy, Charlie Anderson, and Mason Anderson; his two sisters Marcia L. Wheat (Ron) and Tammy S. Ogilvie (David); a large extended family and countless friends. Stu was born August 3, 1940, in Tucson, Arizona to H. Lynn Anderson and Marjorie (McKinney) Anderson. His early childhood was spent on numerous cattle ranches throughout Arizona, which his father managed for Western Farm Management. His first years of schooling were in a one-room schoolhouse on Eagle Creek near Clifton, Arizona. He spent his formative years on his family’s farm in the western Phoenix Valley, where he learned to grow a multitude of crops and spent summers working at the Willows Ranch, east of Kingman, Arizona. It was while tending crops and livestock that Stu developed a love for the land. He attended Agua Fria Union High School, graduating in 1958, and then attended the University of Arizona (UofA), graduating in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and two minors: Animal Science and Agricultural Engineering. While at the UofA, Stu enrolled in the Air Force ROTC and was commissioned into the armed services upon graduation. Stu served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963 thru 1968. Stu was stationed in Austin at the time of the Kennedy assassination, and in 1964-1965, had the honor to be on a Special Assignment as the Officer in Charge of the Presidential Transportation Affairs for President, Lyndon B. Johnson. His next duty assignment took him to Germany. Stu achieved the rank of Captain at the time of his honorable discharge. Following his career with the Air Force, he resumed his career as a rancher at the Willows Ranch. He managed the Willows Ranch for over 30 years, where he developed 500 acres of rangeland into irrigated pastures, executed a rest rotational grazing system that allowed Willow Creek to revegetate into the lush stream it currently is, and improved the cattle herd genetics. After Stu “retired” from ranching, he worked in construction and was the “go-to-guy” for projects because Stu was known for doing a job well. After he fully retired, he became even more active in community service and poured his heart and energy into his second family, the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Stu maintained a strong commitment to community service and was genuinely the happiest when he was serving others. He was an active member of the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club,

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the Kingsmen, the Kingman Elks Club, and the Kingman Masonic Lodge. He held memberships and offices with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Arizona Cattlemen’s Association, Mohave Livestock Association, Mohave Livestock Marketing Association, the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Town Hall, Project CENTRL, Mohave Utilities Commission, Boys & Girls Club of Kingman, and more. He received a congressional appointment to the Phoenix District Bureau of Land Management Advisory Council and received gubernatorial appointments to serve on the Arizona Beef Council and the Arizona Riparian Advisory Committee. He had other political appointments as he served on the Mohave County Extension Advisory Committee by appointment of the Mohave County Board and Supervisors and was on NAFTA Trade Corridor Committee by appointment of the City of Kingman Mayor and City Council. Stu was elected to the Mohave County Community College Board of Governors and served on this board for over 22 years, being re-elected multiple times. His biggest source of pride was his family. He always encouraged his children and grandchildren to pursue their dreams and education and accepted nothing less from them but to give their absolute best effort in everything they did. Hard work, discipline, perseverance, and integrity are ingrained family values. Stu received many awards and honors. He was a Boy Scouts of America, and an Eagle Scout. Other awards include the University of Arizona Lifetime Achievement Award, Founders Award from Mohave County Community College (MCC), The Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, Distinguished Service Citation from Rotary International, Rotary Hero from Rotary District #5495, FFA State Farmer Degree, Outstanding Service Award from Arizona Society for Range Management, Elder Statesman Award of Route 66 Rotary, and the naming of the Stuart L. and Carol Anderson Student Services Building at MCC, as well as others. In the spirit of Stu’s love for education and service, the family is asking instead of flowers, please donate to either: Route 66 Rotary Club P.O. Box 166, Kingman, AZ 86402 Or University of Arizona Foundation With H. Lynn and Marjorie M. Anderson Family Scholarship Fund written in the memo line Mail to: Development and Alumni Forbes 325 P.O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036 To honor Stu’s love of the outdoors, a Celebration of Life Service is to be held Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm, in Kingman, AZ, at Hualapai Mountain Park, Recreation Area #1.

Criselio (Cris) Espinosa was born December 1943 in Poteet, Texas to Juanita & Roque Espinosa. He is the 2nd eldest of six children (Janie, Nancy & Roque, Sylvia & Billy). Cris was a Korean Army vet who served 1965-1967. Upon honorable discharge he came back to Buckeye where he married Margie

Alva in 1968. Cris was a certified auto mechanic but he said "It's just too messy" and wasn't worth it. He then started working at Comptons Food Market as a manger. In 1984 he purchased Comptons which he renamed Cris' Food Market. He served Buckeye for many years focusing on farm workers and their families often allowing them credit when times where tight. His next endeavor 2nd hand stores, he had three (Buckeye, Gila Bend and Why). Cris was simultaneously going to RSI where he graduated as a certified electrician. RSI did ask if he would consider being an instructor, he declined. Cris served his community in several ways. He was a NRA safety instructor, President of the Buckeye Parks and Recreation and a member of the Buckeye Chamber of Commerce. Cris was also an avid hunter of deer, rabbit, quail...anything that moved. He played softball and was a member of the Buckeye Wild Bunch. In his later years he was the go to guy for washers, dryers, electrical and AC work...never charging what he should have or could have. His life was spent serving God, his country and his community. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Margie Alva Espinosa; sons, Christopher (Chris) and James (JC) daughters Andrea (Tim) Brannon and Kelli (Jason) Biscoe. Five grandchildren Kayci, Isaiah, Christopher T, Damian and Vincent. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, services to follow on Saturday, February 26 at First Southern Baptist Church, 405 North 3rd Street, Buckeye, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations can be made for First Southern Baptist Church.

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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

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2021

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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FINAL DAYS of the PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALES EVENT! FEBRUARY 23 RD - 28TH ONLY!

2021 FORD ESCAPE

1.9

% For

60 months

2022 FORD EXPLORER

2021 FORD EDGE

% For

PLUS $2,500 Retail Bonus Cash

1.9

% For

60 months

PLUS $2,000 Retail Bonus Cash PLUS $2,000 Retail Bonus Cash

It’s

2021 FORD F-150

0.9

% For

60 months*

PLUS $2,000 Retail Bonus Cash

TRADES

$1,500 over

The current Kelley Blue Book value See dealer for details.

NEEDED

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2015 DODGE DART SXT

P9536A

$8,464

2016 KIA SEDONA LX

X9924B

$18,784

2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI SEL

X9868B

$13,477

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM

P9923A

$24,469

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

21606A

$13,969

2015 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED

22199A

$25,822

23013 INFINITI FX37

21618A

$14,988

2016 TOYOTA COROLLA S PLUS

21616A

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

P9975

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$33,524

$15,939

2018 FORD F-150 XLT

X9959

$40,977 West y! Valle

2013 VOLKSWAGENBEETLE CONVERTIBLE 2.5L

P9957

$18,275

2018 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

X9928A

$65,825

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