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Smoking can cause 12 different cancers BY DR. RAMMOHAN MARLA
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New year’s resolutions may literally save your life. I’m a thoracic surgeon at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix, treating patients with the deadliest cancer in the United States, lung cancer. Not even half of those diagnosed early — when the cancer is localized to the lungs — live for five more years. But very few lung cancers are caught early. Once it spreads, the five-year survival rate is only 5%. You can improve your odds right now by quitting smoking, which is linked to 90% of all lung cancers. This is why I encourage all smokers to make — and keep — a resolution to quit today. Even if you’ve been smoking for years, quitting will improve your health. Quitting immediately reduces your risk for 12 cancers, including mouth and throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, bladder and leukemia. Quitting can increase your life expectancy by as much as a decade. It reduces your risk for cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and stroke. The health benefits of quitting begin immediately. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, your heart rate drops minutes after you quit. The nicotine level in your blood falls to zero after 24 hours. Within a few days, carbon monoxide levels in the blood are the same as those who do not smoke. Your risk of heart attack drops sharply within two years, and
your added risk of heart disease is cut in half after three to six years. Plus, quitting saves you money, because you’re no longer buying cigarettes and you qualify for lower health insurance costs. Quitting is hard. Nicotine is addictive. But we can do anything if we put our minds to it. Remember to keep in mind why we’re quitting. The healthier you are, the more time you’ll have to spend with your loved ones. If you have kids, they’re less likely to develop asthma when they’re not exposed to second-hand smoke. You don’t have to quit cold turkey. We have many ways to help you, including patches, gum and support programs. Your doctor can help provide guidance as well. If you have been smoking for many years, I urge you to schedule a cancer screening. It’s a quick procedure that involves a very low dose of radiation that will find any sus-
picious nodules in the lungs. The earlier treatment begins, the better your odds. If the screening finds nothing, you can wait a year for another one. One final request: Don’t turn to e-cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration has found no e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit. Whether vaping is as dangerous as smoking is unsettled science. Vaping, however, coats the lungs with a mist of harmful chemicals, including formaldehyde, the weed-killer arolein, lung-damaging diacetyl and vitamin E, which has been linked to severe lung damage. A new year has begun, and it’s full of potential and possibilities. Make a resolution to kick the habit — and potentially add years to your life. Dr. Rammohan Marla, FACS, FACC, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Phoenix.
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Buckeye mourns loss of fire chief BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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ob Costello, chief of Buckeye’s Fire and Medical Rescue Department, is remembered for his genuine person-
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ality. “Chief Costello was a true visionary for Buckeye,” said Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn. “His quiet, comforting personality made him a friend to everyone he met. He was one of the most genuine people on earth and truly cared about others and the community.” He died unexpectedly April 8 at age 62. He leaves behind his wife, Wanell, the Arizona State Fair executive director, and a brother. “We are all still in shock over his sudden passing but take comfort in knowing that his amazing contributions to Buckeye will
have positive impacts on the city for years to come,” Orsborn said. Costello joined the city in 2004 and became fire chief in 2008. Throughout his career, he achieved recognition for various awards and innovative programs, including the implementation of the Community Paramedicine Program, in coordination with Banner Estrella Medical Center. He also served on the state’s Emergency Medical Services Council from 2001 to 2004, and from 2016 to his last appointment by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2020. In August 2019, Costello won the Health Care Hero
Funeral details will be released soon for Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello, who expectedly died on April 8. (Photo courtesy of the city of Buckeye)
Award from the Phoenix Business Journal. That wasn’t his only award. They were aplenty. He was presented with Exemplary Service to Humanity by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, February 2019; the Dr. Paul Johnson Award presented by Abrazo West Campus in May 2016; and the Buckeye Heroism Award from the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce in
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Agua Fria names Mark Yslas as superintendent BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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he Agua Fria Union High School District’s Governing Board recently confirmed the employment contract for Mark Yslas as its new superintendent. Yslas will begin July 1 following the retirement of Dr. Dennis Runyan. Yslas joins the district from the Alhambra Elementary School District, where he has served as superintendent since 2015. A career educator, Yslas brings his expertise in building strong coalitions and partnerships between school,
business and government entities as well as a proven ability to implement change and transform organizations like AFUHSD. “I’m so looking forward to it,” Yslas said. “I really did my homework on the district. It has a good reputation. It has a very solid foundation. There’s a spirit of innovation, and with a growing area, there are so many possibilities, so many things we can do when you put all that together.” The governing board identified and agreed to key objectives that were of importance when searching for a new superintendent.
Among those objectives were: 1. Serve the academic needs of all students and expanded learning opportunities. 2. Commit to effective communication protocols (internal and external). 3. Implement a district strategic plan. 4. Engage with the community with clear and concise communication. 5. Collaborate with governing board. “Based on his previous experience and responsiveness to our governing board’s goals
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and objectives, we are pleased to announce that Mark Yslas will be our next superintendent,” said Vickie Landis, board president. “He will have the opportunity to interact with Dr. Runyan in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition.” Runyan has been superintendent for 12 years, previously serving as Millennium High School principal. “AFUHSD is a growing and engaged community, and I am honored to join this well-respected and well-governed district,” Yslas said. “I look forward to working with the board and our professional staff, as well as our community, to achieve the best results for our district.” The superintendent’s primary responsibilities include the supervision of administrative staff and school principals as well as oversight and decision making as it relates to educational programs, finances and facilities. The superintendent also interacts with other stakeholders, including parents, teachers, students, education advocates and the community at large. “Throughout the search process, top of mind for our board was to ensure that
Mark Yslas will start his new job as Agua Fria Union High School District superintendent on July 1. He joins the district from the Alhambra Elementary School District. (Photo courtesy of Agua Fria Union High School District)
our next superintendent not only focuses on the academic needs of our students but has an eye to the future as our community continues to grow,” Landis said. “Mark is well suited for this position, and we look forward to working him.” Yslas said he would like to build on
what Runyan accomplished. “I want to certainly congratulate Superintendent Runyan on his spirit of innovation at Agua Fria,” Yslas said. “When you have that spirit and that energy and everybody’s looking forward to the future and moving forward, there are a lot of neat things we can do for our kids and our community.” Yslas hails from Hayden, where his father worked in the copper mines for 40 years. His mother was an instructor assistant and beautician.
“I came to the Valley to come to school,” he said. “I started out playing baseball at South Mountain Community College and did a little bit of time at ASU. I earned my bachelor’s at NAU. “I like sports. That’s my hobby. I love to watch all kinds of sports. I lost a step in my speed. I’m not the athlete that I once was. I can’t wait to pitch batting practice to the baseball teams and challenge the basketball teams to free-throw contests and work out with the marching band.”
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under the management of the Buckeye Fire Department. Buckeye saw a significant drop in revenues due to a downfall in the economy. As a result, the city realized budget cuts and reductions in staffing. To minimize reductions in personnel, Costello stepped up to absorb cemetery operations and maintenance within the department. Initially, firefighters assumed the duties of irrigating, removing trash, excavating burial plots, and installing and maintaining headstones. Ultimately, the department hired two full-time equipment operators, who were dedicated to cemetery operations and maintenance functions. Costello spearheaded the “expansion project” north of the existing cemetery plots, adding more than 5,000 new fullsize plots for Buckeye residents. The expansion project, which was completed in 2019, includes a community columbarium for the interment of cremains. Costello is credited for the proposal and implementation of the Adopt-aBench and Adopt-a-Tree programs, giving families another method of honoring and memorializing their loved ones interred at the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery. In early 2020, Costello started receiving daily COVID-19 updates and served as a “pipeline” to members of the Buckeye executive team providing information on CDC guidelines, the latest trends and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Costello also provided guidance on special events or gatherings to ensure proper protocols were followed. Under his leadership, the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department began administering COVID-19 testing and is providing COVID-19 vaccines.
2016. In addition, Costello served as a member of the Patient Family Advisory Council at Banner Estrella Medical Center. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Costello was instrumental in providing updates to the city’s executive team and ensuring the city followed CDC guidelines as well as state and local ordinances and policies.
Early career
After starting his career as a firefighter with Rural Metro, Costello became a certified patrolman with the Peoria Police Department. He then joined the Arizona State Fire Marshal’s Office, where he held several positions in his 16 years there, most notably as its fire training director. For 30 years, he drove to rural locations across Arizona providing training to members of volunteer fire departments. Costello has been a certified trainer and recognized leader at six Arizona community colleges for more than 20 years. Appointed by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, Costello served on the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council from 2001 to 2004, and again was appointed to the EMS Council by Ducey in 2016, with his last reappointment in July 2020 for another two-year term. Costello was instrumental in the construction of multiple fire stations for the Buckeye Fire Department. His contributions and support in the completion of fire stations 703, 704 and 705 deserve recognition, city officials said. As of January 2010, the Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, better known as the Buckeye Cemetery, is
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LPHS hosts bicycle scavenger hunt BY LAUREN SERRATO
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s the temperatures are starting to rise, the Litchfield Park Historical Society is gearing up for its Ride and Seek event on Saturday, April 24. Participants have the option to bike, scooter or skateboard through Litchfield Park to complete a self-paced scavenger hunt. The course consists of three loops, allowing riders to bike anywhere from 2 to 12 miles. “It’s a great way to get people outside and to realize that there are stories and there’s history around them in our environment,” said Lisa Hegarty, Litchfield Historical Society board vice president and programming coordinator. “It’s going to be a great way to get people together safely outside and create a sense of community and appreciation for the neighborhood, and hopefully bring people together and help them maybe notice some things they might not have noticed before.” The event will begin at 7 a.m., and participants have the opportunity to spend as little or as much time hunting for answers until the course closes at 5 p.m. Participants will receive clues at check-in, along with a map of the course. Additionally, there will be a mini pop-up museum for the community to learn more about what the historical society offers. “I hope people see the historical society is kind of a resource for learning about where they live,” Hegarty said. “I think it’s important that people know what has come before them and the people who have come before and the way the community looks today was
very different several generations ago.” Check-in will be on the southeast corner of Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard in Downtown Litchfield Park. Registration is open until Friday, April 23. Participants can also register in person the day of the event. The cost is $25 per family or $15 per individual. All those participating are encouraged to bring helmets, water bottles and smartphones to scan QR codes for clues. Printed copies of information to help solve clues will also be available. Event proceeds will benefit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum’s exhibits and programs. “It’s good to try to get to know your community, and tapping into the local historical society kind of gives you a sense of what’s come before and creates a sense of place. I think this event can help create that sense of place,” Hegarty said. In addition to the scavenger hunt, a
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Cindy McCain participates Give blood during National Volunteer Month in beam-signing event BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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indy McCain, the widow of John McCain, participated in the April 1 commemorative beam signing event at the site of the future John S. McCain III Elementary School. Buckeye Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Kristi Wilson hosted the event in partnership with architects Orcutt-Winslow and develBuckeye Elementary School District Superoper Chasse Building Team. A former schoolteacher, McCain intendent Dr. Kristi Wilson, developer Barry shared her continued enthusiasm for Chasse and Cindy McCain participated in the the facility’s direction. She was one beam-singing event at John S. McCain III Elementary School, which will open in time for of the first to sign the beam and add- the 2021-22 school year. (Photo courtesy of Buckeye ed a message. During the hour-long Elementary School District) event, the beam was adorned with messages of hope, optimism and posi- CSTEM school and is the Buckeye tivity about the school’s future and the Elementary School District’s ninth late senator’s legacy. school. The school will open for the John S. McCain III Elementary 2021-22 school year and is accepting School is the West Valley’s first free student applications.
WHO CARES ABOUT STATS I was in line at Fry’s the other day (same store my face is on the shopping carts) and I was wearing my Ben Ruoti Century 21 name badge when the women behind me in line asked, “How’s the real estate market?” What an opportunity. I could really show off here. Ben Ruoti I told her that it was a really hot market and very few Associate Broker 623.600.8897 listings were available. I explained the absorption rate at which homes were being purchased. I charged on about the low interest rates and dove into how buyer demand was causing prices to go up rapidly. I then added in stats on the low days on the market and the multiple offers most homes were receiving. I was ready to explain why this was not a bubble about to burst like in 2008 when she interrupted me and said, “I was just asking because my daughter is thinking of getting her real estate license.” Isn’t everybody getting their real estate license!!! So it seems. But if you’re interested, here’s the Quick View of our local market statistics. SALES FOR AVONDALE, GOODYEAR AND LITCHFIELD PARK FOR FEBRUARY 2021 Avondale Goodyear Litchfield March 2020 home sales 95 216 82 March 2021 home sales 124 232 83 March 2020 median price $276,500 $306,000 $375,990 March 2021 median price $327,500 $395,000 $440,000 Number homes for sale 16 66 31
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ith no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients in need of transfusions. During National Volunteer Month this April, the American Red Cross is celebrating the blood, platelet and plasma donors who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and urging healthy individuals to join them in giving. Nearly 2.6 million Red Cross volunteer donors step up every year to ensure blood is on the shelves when patients need it. The generosity of these heroes has been especially impactful over the past year, as they helped the Red Cross continue to meet patient needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Cross continues to urge healthy individuals, especially those with Type O blood, to give blood to ensure hospitals can meet patient needs. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767), or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As a special thank-you, those who
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n recognition of Earth Day 2021, the city of Avondale has partnered with ACTEnviro to offer two Saturday Household Hazardous Waste drop-off opportunities, on April 17 and 24, for its residents. Earth Day, which falls on Thursday, April 22, is an annual event celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection. There are many ways residents can take action. One important way is to properly dispose of household hazardous waste. If not properly disposed of, household waste can have an adverse impact on the environment, even finding its way into the water and food supply. The household waste events are one part of series of events Avondale is collaborating on to advance environmental awareness and action. The city of Avondale has partnered with ACTEnviro, a hazardous waste disposal contractor, to offer residents a means to safely dispose of hazardous items by providing two Saturday HHW drop-off opportunities at the contrac-
tor’s location. The events are from 8 a.m. to noon on the grounds of the ACTEnviro disposal site located at 6212 S. 75th Avenue, Laveen. There is no charge; however, to participate, residents must register in advance by calling Public Works at 623-333-4400, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Residents will sign up for a time block of either 8 to 10 a. m., or 10 a.m. to noon. Participation is limited to 25 cars per time slot. This event is for residential hazardous waste only. Commercial waste will not be accepted. Please transport materials in a cardboard box in the trunk or truck bed of vehicles.
Acceptable items • Electronics: TVs, cellphones, VCRs, computers. • Lawn chemicals: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers. • Home repair chemicals: paint, thinners, solvents, adhesives. • Automotive liquids: motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, gasoline. • Passenger car tires: up to five tires — no wheels, rims or truck tires. • Household items: batteries, poisons, pool chemicals, fire extinguishers.
Items not accepted • Large or off-road tires. • Passenger tires on rims. • 55-gallon drums of waste. • Air conditioners. • Appliances. • Ammunition. • Biological or medical waste. • Glass. • Metal. • Plastic. • Water heaters. A complete list of items can be found online at avondaleaz.gov/hhw. For more information or to sign up, call the city of Avondale Public Works Department at 623-333-4400.
Wreaths Across America exhibit coming to Tolleson
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reaths Across America is bringing its Mobile Education Exhibit to Tolleson after traveling the country to honor veterans. The Arizona Trucking Association will hold an open event for the public to honor the nation’s veterans and thank essential worker truck drivers for their commitment to keep America going over the past year. The Mobile Education Exhibit will be at the American Trucking Association, 7500 W. Madison Street, Tolleson, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. “The goal of the Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit is to bring community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “However, over the last year, in light of the current health crisis, we feel this exhibit has taken on even more meaning by providing the opportunity for people to safely participate in something that is both educational and inspiring while supporting and giving back to the communities it visits.” The nonprofit Wreaths Across America places wreaths on veterans’ headstones at Arlington National Cemetery. However, in 2020, the organization placed more than 1.7 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at 2,557 participating locations nationwide, including National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Don Queeney, the director of transportation and the mobile education exhibit, said the American Trucking Association moves the wreaths, and that’s why it’s hosting the event. “There are 350 trucking companies around the country that move all of our wreaths as a donation to us,” he said. The Mobile Education Exhibit brings the local community, veterans, active-duty military and their families together through interactive exhibits, short films and shared stories. The exhibit educates visitors about the service and sacrifice of veterans and serves as an official “welcome home” station for the Vietnam veterans.
However, it doesn’t allow an influx of visitors. Before COVID-19, it appeared at events like NASCAR, truck shows and Fourth of July parades. “Now we have pop-up events,” Queeney said. “We create our own event and average about 35 people per day, compared to hundreds previous to COVID.” The exhibit has never visited Arizona. Besides Tolleson, stops in Arizona will include: • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 19: The American Legion Post 105 will hold an event open to the public to honor and welcome home the nation’s veterans and thank them for their service at 12450 N. 35th Avenue, Phoenix • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 21: The Paradise Valley Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will welcome veterans and the general public to an open event to honor and welcome home veterans and thank them for their service at North Phoenix Baptist Church Farmers Market at 5757 N. Central Avenue. “You never know who’s coming through the door,” Queeney said. “We had an 85-year-old veteran who was in the Vietnam War. We told them, ‘Welcome home,’ and gave them a pin and a cap. Some of them tear right up and say, ‘Thank you.’”
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he city of Avondale’s Contributions Assistance Program is accepting applications. The Contributions Assistance Program provides direct monetary grants to nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that provide health and human services to improve the quality of life of Avondale residents. Nonprofit 501(C) (3) agencies that meet the following eligible criteria are invited to apply.
Eligibility Criteria • Applicants must provide direct services that address the health and welfare of Avondale residents with a preference for services provided in Avondale. • Applicants who received previous
funding must be current in their reporting. Timely and accurate reporting will be taken into consideration. • Applicants must demonstrate the ability to generate revenue from other sources. • Maximum amount of an award will not exceed $10,000. Applications are available at https://bit.ly/ 3dVNUno. One electronic copy of the application and required attachments must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have any program questions, contact Edith Baltierrez at 623-3332712 or ebaltierrez@avondaleaz.gov. For questions or assistance with the online application, contact Paula Swenson at 623-333-2720 pswenson@ avondaleaz.gov.
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Offended by Leibowitz’s column Editor: I am deeply offended by the offhand and erroneous opinion written by David Leibowitz in the April 7 issue of the West Valley View. This attack is not based in fact or even in truth, and this kind of editorial is extremely divisive. Bullying will never get you the results you want. Mr. Leibowitz is apparently unaware that many of the things he thinks are myth are in fact the truth that is being hidden and censored by the press and mainstream media. Remember, if it’s being slandered or censored, there must be some truth that they do not want to get out. The people and organizations that he mentions, such as CDC, Mayo Clinic, AMA, American Hospital Association, New York Times and Anthony Fauci, are all in this together. They are not going to tell you about all of the deaths following the shot. Take a look at the VAERS website for yourself. They will deny a connection to the injection for two reasons: 1) They don’t want autopsies done, because they are afraid to find out the true cause of death, 2) They will only say what they are told to say by the people who really run our health system and who are only concerned about their bottom line. I am not anti-vax but, rather, pro-vaccine safety. The choice to take the shot or not is a personal decision. It is not to be dictated by shaming, bullying, or anyone who has an ulterior motive to gain power and control over us and, in doing so, gain enormous profits from it. There has been almost no coverage of the fact that the experimental mRNA gene therapy drugs, never used on humans on a large scale, do not claim to prevent infection or transmission should one be exposed to COVID-19 post-injections. When I tell people this, most of
them are not aware of it. They also don’t mention that studies are showing that this gene therapy could potentially cause miscarriages and infertility, yet they are pushing it on pregnant women and those who plan to have children. They can only claim that this enormously profitable product can reduce some of the symptoms of COVID-19. We don’t know what caused Hank Aaron to die. He was not morbidly obese and didn’t have any impending, life-threatening illnesses. But it sure seems strange that thousands of very healthy people are dying after the injections with these experimental drugs. Many are already suffering long-term damage to their innate immune systems and health, and there is no turning it off. Your body will continue to make the spike protein that is a pathogen for the rest of your life, years and decades after COVID-19 is a distant memory. And last, there are many safe, effective and inexpensive treatments and preventative measures. If this information was advertised like the injections, it would have saved thousands of lives and still can. We should all be doing things to support our own innate immune system to handle pathogens such as viruses, germs and bacteria. Staying isolated can also be harmful, as your body needs exposure to become strong. If we are constantly killing the good microbes along with the bad ones, our bodies will have no fight left in it. Is that good? Brenda Deckard Goodyear
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Editor: Gee, Pennsylvania actually is making progress in its voting system since the 2020 election. Look here! The state of Pennsylvania agreed to remove the names of deceased people
from voter rolls, an election-integrity watchdog group announced after reaching a settlement with state officials. The lawsuit, which was filed by the Public Interest Legal Foundation in November 2020, alleged that some 21,000 registrants who had died were still on the state’s voter rolls at the time of the 2020 presidential election. Pennsylvania agreed to compare its voter-registration database with the Social Security Death Index and then direct all county election commissions to remove the names of dead registrants. You could have knocked me over with a feather that somebody, besides me, realized that thousands of dead people have been voting for years. And they all were Democrats. This seems to be the party that keeps on giving, even after death, ’cause their party won’t allow you to die. You just keep voting even a hundred years after you are buried. Is this a great country or what? Is there no end to the tactics that the Democratic Party will use? They wore out witch hunting, so they go to a new phase to make them look worse than they did before. Just look no further than the border that Trump fixed. Neither Biden or Kamala has visited the
border, and Kamala cackled like a witch when asked if she was going. “Not today!” At almost 80 years, Biden won’t travel more than an hour from the White House, and he can’t figure out where he’s going. Kamala won’t fly more than to California on weekends to go back home ’cause it’s work. This nonfunctioning government is just what China smiles at. Sit back and enjoy the ride. James Logan Buckeye How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters. We will not print personal attacks or hateful language. Lengthy letters will be edited for space and grammar. Please do not submit multiple letters on the same topic.
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Photo albums chronicle 60-year love affair WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 14, 2021
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etween courtship and marriage, their love affair lasted 60 years. It spanned perfect health and terminal sickness, for richer and poorer, full measures of joy and sadness. Inseparable, they accompanied one another from a park bench in Queens, where love at first sight took hold to a little white house in Florida where they lived for 40 years until death cleaved them apart. Come the end, everything my parents owned fit into a few cardboard boxes stacked in what we called the family room. Mostly, they left behind photo albums, thick parchment pages between leather covers. My mother filled these books with years of photographs, notes and keepsakes. An engraved silver coin from an early date to Playland in Times Square. Whorls of my father’s hair wrapped in
plastic. New York Mets ticket stubs. The folio from my parents’ honeymoon night at a beachfront motel on Long Island. The place was called the Ronjo. In 1964, it set back my father, who was 18, a cool 59 bucks. The albums brim with photographs going back to my parents’ childhoods and forward through mine and my brother’s. There’s the happy couple at Jones Beach, the ocean breeze lifting my father’s pompadour. There’s their first new car, a 1965 red Volkswagen Beetle, list price $1,650. There’s me as a baby, then my brother Matthew appears — the boys swaddled and held, playing with Evel Knievel toy motorcycles, riding bikes, dragging sleds up Suicide Hill. My favorite picture tells a simple story. I am 6; Matthew is 3. We are grinning and laughing with every tooth we can bare, each balanced on one of dad’s knees, with a birthday cake on the table before us. I cannot imagine being happier. The more I flipped through the albums, the more I felt loss in the depths
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were images worth keeping for life — because they held life in perpetuity. Lifelong love also has fallen out of style. Now it’s unicorn rare to see passion that begins with a smile shared on a junior high school playground and spans six decades. I am talking about love that fills albums: with Father’s Day and Mother’s Day cards drawn by hand, with wedding photographs of the bride and groom looking more like prom royalty than adults a few months from parenthood. I have had two marriages. We vowed till death do us part, but the relationships ended well short of the graveyard, in legal documents no one saves in an album full of treasures. My parents, Lynn and Harvey Leibowitz, never owned much — just a few boxes of stuff and all those photo albums — but they had each other. And that was everything. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we are going to feature a local business that specializes in handmade, unique, small-batch wood designs. The next time you’re looking for a personalized gift or searching for new decor for your home, make sure to check out this Buckeye business owner. Salty Charm Designs Owner: Amber Hight With a lifelong passion for crafting, Amber Hight decided to take her hobby for making wood signs and transform it into a business in 2017. Hight started by simply making
crafts for her home, with the ability to customize all her pieces to match the exact color and design to fit each room. Once she took to Facebook to show her friends and family what she had been making, the buzz officially started, and Hight soon had requests for projects. “One project led to another, which led to another, and people started sharing with their friends, and I decided to make a business of it. My husband was in the Air Force when I started, and I loved the idea of having a business I could take pretty much anywhere we moved,” Hight said. As an Air Force veteran herself, Hight said she has always been self-motivated. And with parents who were both
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Cancer won’t wait for COVID-19 BY CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA
I HIDDEN GEM ......... 2 Warren & Hagerman Family Dentistry has been providing state-of-the-art dental care for over 75 years
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ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTS ....... 5 Putting patients first for over 30 years
t’s officially been a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted everything, including cancer screenings. According to an analysis by the Epic Health Research Network, preventative cancer screenings dropped substantially nationwide in 2020. More specifically, cervical cancer screenings declined by 94% and colorectal cancer screenings were down 86%, compared with the same time period in previous years. The data continues to reflect a persistent decline in cancer screenings, which may result in hundreds of thousands of missed screenings or — worse yet — finding lateor advanced-stage cancers because of a delayed screening. This is why it is imperative to resume routine screenings now. When to be screened for some cancers may depend on your risk. Below are recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Breast cancer: High-risk individuals include those with a family history of breast/ ovarian cancer with two or more close relatives on the same side (especially when diagnosed before 50); inherited genetic mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, PALB2, PTEN or Tp53); or a breast biopsy showing atypical cells, lobular carcinoma in situ or atypical lobular hyperplasia. Women with dense breasts, family history in distant relatives, and diagnosed in their 50s are considered at moderate risk. Most women in good health with no family history are considered to be at average risk. Recommendations: USPSTF: women
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40 to 49 make individual decision; mammograms every other year for women 50 to 74; and annual mammograms at 40 for high-risk women. ACS recommends yearly mammograms for women 45 to 54; every other year for women 55-plus; and MRI and yearly mammogram for high-risk women. ACOG: yearly mammograms for average-risk women 40 to 75; women with BRCA1/BRCA 2 mutation or one or more family members with the mutation should get twice yearly clinical breast exams, annual mammograms, MRIs and regular breast self-exams. Colorectal cancer: Risk factors include patients 45-plus, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco use, moderate to heavy alcohol use, personal history of colorectal polyps, family history of colorectal cancer, African American or Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colitis or
Crohn’s disease, and Lynch syndrome or other inherited gene mutations. Recommendations: ACS: screening colonoscopies at 45 and every 10 years after if no polyps are found. Those with a family history: 10 years before the youngest case in the immediate family, and every five years after. Lynch syndrome patients: between 20 and 25, or 10 years before the youngest case in the immediate family, followed by every one to two years. IBD, ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease patients: every one to two years. Cervical cancer: Risk factors include smoking, multiple sexual partners, threeplus childbirths, five-plus years of birth control pills, HPV, HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system. Recommendations: USPSTF: women 21 to 65, Pap smears every three years; wom-
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Warren & Hagerman’s practice is a hidden gem BY SHANNON WARREN
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arren & Hagerman Family Dentistry has been providing state-of-the-art dental care to West Valley residents for over 75 years. Located in the heart of Litchfield Park, the slate-blue, Dutch-style front door hints at the charming and welcoming atmosphere that awaits inside. Dr. Michael A. Warren, D.D.S., and Dr. Brooklyn R. Hagerman, D.M.D., are partners in this high-end, private dental practice. Warren and Hagerman use cutting-edge technology and topof-the-line materials to provide quality and honest dental care. Their talented and friendly dental team welcomes all new patients into their family with a warm smile and a reassuring demeanor, which helps re-
lieve any dental anxiety. The doctors and staff take time to get to know each patient to create a lifelong dental partnership. They work hand in hand with the patients to maintain their best oral health and create their perfect smile. Warren & Hagerman Family Dentistry excels in family, cosmetic and implant dentistry. They also offer orthodontic options including Invisalign. Whatever your dental concern may be, you will be grateful to have this dental practice and these exceptional dentists managing your dental care. Warren & Hagerman Family Dentistry is accepting new patients. Call the office at 623-935-9376 to schedule your new-patient appointment. The office is located at 111 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Suite A, Litchfield Park. For more information, visit whfamilydentistry.com.
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en 30 to 65, a combination of a Pap smear and HPV testing every five years. Lung cancer: High risk: 30-plus pack-year smokers age 50 to 80; 30-plus pack-year smokers who quit fewer than 15 years ago, age 50 to 80; or 20 pack-year smokers, age 50-plus with additional risk factors (e.g., radon exposure, prior radiation treatment, particularly head and neck cancer/lymphoma). Moderate risk: 20 pack-year smokers age 50-plus. Low risk: those younger than 50 who smoked fewer than 20 packs a year. Recommendations: USPSTF: lowdose CT scans for current smokers 55 to 80 with a 30 pack-year smoking history and former smokers who quit within the past 15 years. Prostate cancer: Risk factors include African Americans, advanced age, highfat diet, sedentary lifestyle, immediate blood relative with prostate cancer, exposed to Agent Orange, and BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Recommendation: ACS: Discuss risks and benefits of prostate specif-
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ic antigen (PSA) blood tests and/or a digital rectal exam (DRE) at age 50 for average-risk men. High-risk men — those with first-degree relative diagnosed — before 65, African Americans at 45, and higher-risk men — those with more than one first-degree relative diagnosed at an early age — 40. Screenings have also been developed for a number of other cancers. It’s important to gather your family history and share the information with your doctors to best determine your risks and appropriate routine screenings. Call 602-883-1463 to schedule a screening.
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early 1 million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. Glencroft Center for Modern Aging has created the ZoeLife Parkinson’s Immersion Program to help combat this growing epidemic. This program allows an individual to hit the “reset button” in an environment where they can live, play and work on the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease in a fun and engaging manner.
Glencroft created an environment for individuals to live, eat according to customized nutrition plans, get involved in a speech therapy program, work out with a performance team, and get involved in the Virtual Reality Parkinson’s Platform. The staff discovered that once a person began to engage fully in the process of working on the symptoms experienced with Parkinson’s disease, they began to see some great results. Glencroft took several of its independent living residents with Parkinson’s disease and enrolled them into its sixweek program. The staff evaluated and
customized a weekly schedule for each participant and had them engage heavily in both the spiritual and emotional pillar curriculum of Glencroft University. Utilizing specialized classes and weekly schedules is what sets Glencroft apart from others. They hope to take what they are learning through this holistic, immersive approach and create an ongoing, customizable platform that enables us to work with clients from all over the country — making Glencroft Center for Modern Aging a destination where living is the goal. Give me a call to arrange for a free Parkinson’s evaluation: 623-847-3120
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athleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, is proud to announce that the College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University’s Glendale Campus has received approval from the Arizona State Board of Private Post-Secondary Education and the Arizona State Board of Nursing to implement four new graduate nursing programs. All graduate nursing programs are scheduled to matriculate in fall 2021 except for the post-master’s certificate, which is scheduled to matriculate in summer 2022. The university is offering a scholarship to select students who are accepted for the inaugural classes beginning fall 2021 for the Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. The new graduate nursing degree programs include: • A Master of Science in Nursing with an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner concentration. (A post-master’s certificate track will begin in summer 2022.) • A Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in nurse leadership in global health. • A Doctor of Nursing Practice program with two specialty tracks. The first track is designated for actively working adult-gerontology prima-
ry care nurse practitioners electing to complete a doctoral degree in their area of specialty, and the second track is designed for master’s-prepared nursing leaders aspiring to become doctoral-prepared nurse executives. Midwestern University offers the only graduate nursing programs in Arizona specializing in adult-gerontology primary care. Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners (AG-PCNP) are advanced practice nurses specializing in the delivery of primary care to clients ages 13 through end of life. Nurse practitioners are instrumental in addressing demands due to increasing primary care provider shortages, Misty L. Pagán, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, center, is program director for the four new graduate nursing especially within vulnerable programs at the Midwestern University College of Health Sciences. The university is offering scholor aging communities, under- arships for select students who are accepted for the inaugural classes, set to begin in fall 2021. served populations and remote (Photo courtesy of Midwestern University) areas. AG-PCNPs also participate in DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, program direcFor more information regarding multidisciplinary collaborations to tor, graduate nursing programs for the these programs and scholarships, mitigate the risk of adverse client out- College of Health Sciences. visit Midwestern University’s webcomes. “Our objective is to graduate mas- site at midwestern.edu/nursing.xml “Our graduate nursing programs ter’s- and doctoral-level nursing pro- or contact Dr. Pagan at mpagan@ come at a time when advanced prac- fessionals who will deliver high-qual- midwestern.edu or 623-537-6502. tice nurses and nurse leaders are in ity, affordable, equitable and culturally high demand, and are designed in an competent client-centered care. Our Scholarships available affordable and flexible hybrid format students will have access to a limitless for inaugural classes to support experienced working nurse number of resources, including stateprofessionals who wish to advance of-the-art technology, while learning in starting fall 2021 their careers,” said Misty L. Pagán, various multidisciplinary settings.”
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ndrew Wiggins doesn’t want it. Monty Williams isn’t sure. And Herm Edwards already has it but thinks the decision should be left to the individual. These diverging opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine hint at how life has changed since March 2020, when the virus put the world on lockdown and threw sports at every level into chaos. Since that time, sports have resumed but in an atypical fashion. But what once seemed like a plot from a science fiction novel is now reality, not just for Arizona franchises but for teams, clubs and leagues around the globe, forcing the sports world to face difficult decisions about the ethics of the vaccine
and the complexities surrounding it. The COVID-19 vaccine, three types of which are approved for use in the United States, is going into arms around the planet, and it is a potential game changer in sports. As of April 7, over 108 million Americans have taken at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine while more than 63 million others have already been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, none of the four major North American professional sports leagues — the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL — require athletes or team personnel to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The NCAA has yet to implement a vaccine requirement either, and Arizona’s
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Vaccine...continued from page 19 Klein acknowledged that access to the vaccine has improved in recent weeks. But he added that leagues may not require vaccinations because they are “just respecting the autonomy of the players to make that decision on their own, whether or not to get vaccinated and when to get vaccinated.” Chris Paul, a Suns guard and the NBA Players Association’s president, doesn’t believe that a vaccination requirement in the NBA is coming anytime soon. “We’re a players’ association; we’re a union. But there are things that are personal to every player. We’ll keep talking about it as a union, as players or whatnot. But I don’t see any mandate coming and enforcing someone to do something,” Paul said prior to the NBA All-Star game. In the meantime, athletes, coaches and trainers have already started receiving their doses of the vaccine. The Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Lightning and Houston Astros are among the variety of professional
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sports teams that have received doses of the vaccine. On March 23, players and coaches from the Arizona Diamondbacks volunteered at a local vaccination site, as volunteers from the team also received their first doses of the vaccine on-site. Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer is among the contingent of athletes looking forward to getting his vaccine. “I tend to follow science. I try to listen to what the scientists say, what the experts say. So, for me, I see a benefit in it, and I can’t wait to get it,” Scherzer said on a Zoom call with reporters. Meanwhile, at the collegiate level, ASU football coach Herm Edwards, who was infected with COVID-19 in November, is fully vaccinated. And in March, at a men’s college gymnastics meet, Illinois sophomore Evan Manivong pulled his COVID-19 vaccination card out of his singlet after sticking the landing on a vault, a moment caught on video that quickly went viral. But not all members of the sports world have been as willing to receive their doses. Golden State Warriors forward Wiggins and Philadelphia 76ers
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“I rely on those (medical staff) guys there. I ask them questions about it,” Tocchet said. But educational outreach and talk about the vaccine at the collegiate level may be more complex, Klein said, noting that the unpaid relationship between college athletes and the schools they play for is more nuanced than in the professional sports world. “I think it’s more just the relationship that student-athletes who are not being paid directly remunerated. They don’t have a contract (like) professional (have),” Klein said. “The level of autonomy a professional has, in terms of treating (their sport) as their career and lifestyle, is different (than) a college student who also has many demands on them.” At ASU, Edwards believes it isn’t his right to direct athletes as to take the vaccine or avoid it. “I stay in my lane when it comes to that,” Edwards said. “I just know my wife has the vaccine. Our son was in town. He got vaccinated, and he’s going to come back three weeks from now and get a second shot.” For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.
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Active adults offer warmth to the hospitalized
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group of active adults at PebbleCreek in Goodyear is in the business of keeping hospitalized babies and patients warm. Knimble Kneedles have been knitting and crocheting lapghans and afghans for adults and baby hats for newborns at Banner Estrella Hospital. Members sent 2,880 hats there in 2020 and have started 2021 off with a bang, as 291 hats were donated in January. Other donations in 2020 included 100 afghans to facilities such as Banner Thunderbird, Palm Valley Rehabilitation and St. Vincent de Paul. Baby layettes and sweaters have been donated to Luke Air Force Base, and handmade items, as well as a cash donation, were given to Agua Fria Food Bank. “Last year, 30 afghans were sent to
Luke Air Force Base,” said Laurel Vlcek, the organization’s president. “One of our members has a military connection. She has access to the base. We sent baby hats, sweater hats and baby blankets over there.” The Banner Estrella connection came from a PebbleCreek resident who volunteered at the hospital, which pays for Knimble Kneedles’ yarn. The hobby proved to be therapeutic for the Knimble Kneedles members and others. “During this last year, with the pandemic, we could still knit and crochet,” Vlcek said. “We had some people drop off hats. I’ve picked up hats at different houses. We usually have between 35 and 40 members. This year, though only 15 people paid their dues. The snowbirds haven’t come. There are elderly people
who did not feel safe either.” Vlcek joined Knible Kneedles, which is only open to PebbleCreek residents, when she moved to the neighborhood from Illinois. She became involved with the group so she could meet other people. “It’s twofold for everyone,” Vlcek said. “The women love to get together every week. They can knit or crochet and make new friends. “We’re very proud of the high number of baby hats we’ve given to the hospital. Already through March, we have turned in 880 hats. Last year, we had 2,800 at the end of the year.” Knimble Kneedles partakes in other charitable endeavors as well. Before the pandemic, the group donated $250 to the Goodyear Police Department for its Special Olympics involvement.
The Knimble Kneedles have donated 880 knit baby hats already this year. The organization is only open to PebbleCreek residents. (Photo courtesy of Knimble Kneedles)
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ears rolled down José Tomaya’s face. His newly opened business should have been thriving. Instead, he was seeing it crush right in front of his eyes. It was like a bad dream, but it was his reality. Tomaya owns Avondale’s Champis Bakery, which was only 6 months old when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. For the first couple of months, Tomaya said, business was going pretty well, but things changed dramatically when Arizona shut down. “Being completely new, the first day of curfew we sold $31,” he said. That was the start of what would be a long journey in the year of 2020. As more businesses were shutting down, Champis Bakery’s patronage diminished to the point the family was in debt. “One time we were minus $2.97 in our bank account, and then there was another month that we were minus $238 in our bank account,” Tomaya said. To keep his business open, he invested part of his 401K into it. His wife, Elvira, also put money toward it. When Champis Bakery opened, dealerships like Honda and Chevy ordered goodies weekly, bringing in revenue. However, Tomaya said, “when the pandemic hit, the car dealerships told us, ‘OK, so no more pastries. Sorry, but no more pastries.’” But things changed when Dan Bieber, the Gateway Chevrolet parts services director, asked Tomaya if the bread could be individually wrapped to follow the safety guidelines. Tomaya happily agreed. “They (Gateway Chevrolet) tried two dozen for a week and then it went up, it went up, it went up, so that literally is what kept us afloat,” Tomaya said. Bieber said, “Being a small business owner and really close to us, and also everything was fresh every morning, I gave him a chance, and I think he’s done very well.” During this time, Tomaya applied for the Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program, but he only received $2,000. Businesses of similar size received $20,000 to $40,000.
Tomaya said he received a small loan because his business had only been open for a short time. But, he said, while he didn’t get a lot of financial help, he did get aid in other ways from the city of Avondale. Kenneth Chapa, Avondale’s economic development director, said he appreciates helping Avondale businesses during these times of hardship. “We really focused on on-demand education services. We started holding these events called the Avondale Business Connections where we would go and open the door to people about all the different federal programs out there, grants and all the other emergency funding items that were passed.” Wendy Bridges, Avondale’s business development manager, was the person who helped Tomaya become aware of the resources that were readily available to him. “She gave me the name and number of this foundation called Fuerza Local, which is ‘Local First’ in English. She
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said, ‘They’re going to be able to help you,’” Tomaya said. And they did. Elaman Rodriguez, a liaison between Local First, an organization focused on helping small businesses, and companies around the Valley shared what he’s been teaching Tomaya throughout this time. “What I was teaching specifically is one of my favor- Elvira Tamayo and José Tamayo own Champis Bakery in ite things. It is what you call Avondale. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles) ‘mission, vision, values and culture.’ What is your vision? Why are pastries there.” you here?” Rodriguez said. Now that Champis Bakery is getting Rodriguez soon became a frequent back on its feet, Toyama explained that customer of and mentor to Tomaya. he is continuing to work with Local Rodriguez said the minute he walked First and Rodriguez to get help with a into Champis Bakery, he felt at home. Payment Protection Program loan ap“What I tell people is it’s the culture,” plication. Rodriguez said. “When you walk in, From all this, Tomaya said that the how do you feel? You just feel good, biggest thing he has learned is to “beyou feel comfortable, and you want to lieve in God, ask questions and be perbuy all kinds of bread and all kinds of sistent.”
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Student a ‘future medical leader’ BY DOYOON KIM
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anyon View High School sophomore Serene Morss has been nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. Held in June, the Congress of Future Medical Leaders is a program created by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists for high school students planning on entering medical careers and jobs. The program aims to motivate and inspire these top students to further pursue their interests and support them in reaching their goals in the medical field. Serene was nominated to represent Arizona at the congress, based on her high school performance, academic achievement, and plans to serve humanity in the field of medicine. Her interests in medicine stem from sports, as she plans on becoming a sports medic or physical therapist. As a student in the medical pathway at her school, she works the sidelines at school sports games by shadowing a sports therapist and helping injured athletes. She said the congress helps her gain a greater focus and a competitive edge on her journey into a career in medicine. “I hope this helps me decide what I want to do with all the information at my fingertips,” she said. Serene said she wants to study physical therapy because it is so vast and she would like to learn more about the different career prospects and possibilities available to her early on.
During the two-day program, Serene will join other students interested in medicine from across the country and world. She will hear Nobel laureates, National Medal of Science winners, and professors discuss medical research; get advice from Ivy League school and medical school deans; learn about the future of medicine; and network with other passionate students. The program will have breakout rooms that allow her to learn about taking notes and medical shadowing as well as meet new people. In addition, the academy offers free Canyon View High School sophomore Serene services for delegates, inMorss wants to go into the medical field. (Photo cluding mentoring opporcourtesy of the Morss family) tunities, online social netWith the coronavirus pandemworks, skills acquisition, ic, this year’s Congress of Future internships and career guidance. Medical Leaders will be held vir- Students also have the option to tually to ensure all students are earn one college credit offered by getting the same educational ex- Bottega University for attending. perience safely. Because of this, For Serene, she hopes to use more high school students pas- this experience to become more sionate about medicine are able to knowledgeable about medical caattend the congress. reers.
John R. Childers, 77 of Tolleson, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on March 31st, 2021 in Tolleson, Arizona. He was born March 10th, 1944 to Robert B. Childers and Katherine L. Childers. A memorial service will be held from 1-4PM on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. You can view the whole obituary and leave the family condolences at http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/john-rchilders/
Norman Lee Lotts, Sr. Norman Lee Lotts, Sr. was born on May 24, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to Albert Eugene and Zana Lotts. The Lord called him home on April 1, 2021 with his children, grandchildren and great grandchild surrounding him. He married Marilyn Cumi Lotts on June 18, 1954. He is survived by his three children Norman L. Lotts, Jr of Dayton, Ohio; Robyn Ferro (Mark Ehrichs) of Litchfield Park, AZ; and Bob Lotts (Mary) of Phoenix, AZ. Grandchildren: Joseph Lotts, Claire Townsend (Darian), Michelle Ferro, Brian Ferro, Brian Bachman and Mandy Akers. Great Grandchildren: Ella Mari Townsend and Donovan Bledsoe. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, his mother, father and siblings Betty Long, Gene, Jim and Johnny Lotts. Norman was a water well driller and owned his own business (N.L. Lotts Well Drilling) for nearly 40 years before he and Marilyn moved to Phoenix. Norman had several jobs while in Phoenix because HE LOVED to work. In fact, he would have worked until the day he died if someone would have let him. Norman was also a regular attender of the Sun City First United Methodist Church prior to the COVID pandemic and at that point he and Robyn learned all the technology to watch church services from home. Norm loved his family and always perked up when the grandkids and great granddaughter were around. He loved Christmas and will be missed greatly! The funeral services will be held at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:30PM. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery.
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Darlyne Putz
Darlyne Marie (Barnes) Putz, Beloved wife of Robert Putz, went home with the angels on Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on February 18th, 1933 to Malani Barnes and Hazel Barnes. She is survived by her children Robert Putz Jr and his wife Gail, William Putz and his wife Laura,Timothy Putz, Edward Putz and wife Darlene, Elizabeth Putz, and Mary Hughes and her husband David. She was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine O'Brien. Her grandchildren include Matthew O'Brien, Daniel Putz, William Putz Jr, Erik Putz, Sean O'Brien, Katie DeVry, Brian Putz, Michelle Putz, Brett Putz, Andrea McCarrick, Erin Hughes, Jessica Hughes, Meredith Hughes, and John Hughes. Her great grandchildren are Bella O'Brien, Tenley O'Brien, Emmet O'Brien, Sloan O'Brian, Owen O'Brien, Abigail O'Brien,Landon Putz, Brody Putz, Henry DeVry, Paul DeVry, Owen O'Brien, Archer O'Brien, Abigail O'Brien, and Kingston Putz. Mom was a vibrant soul who loved life, loved her family, and loved to travel. She embraced the challenges of being an Army wife and making the best of every situation in countless places in the world. She traveled extensively, but never forgot her humble roots of her hometown of Vinton, Iowa. She rejoiced in the accomplishments of her husband and her children, never calling attention to her own immeasurable contributions making the world a better place. She was comfortable in any situation, but is now back with Christy, MJ, Hazel, and Dad. She had countless friends and will be dearly missed by friends and family. Mass for Darlyne will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. Avondale, Arizona 85392 on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at 10:30AM. Her final resting place will be at Arlington Cemetery with her husband, Robert. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/darlyne-putz/
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Carmen Gutierrez
Mrs. Carmen Luera Gutierrez, age 76, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 29, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born November 30, 1944 to Ignacio Calderon Luera and Angelita Madrid Luera in Sweetwater, Texas. A visitation will be held at 8:00AM on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. You can view the whole obituary and to leave the family condolences at http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/carmen-lueragutierrez/
Bob Sheppard
Bob Sheppard, 87 of Goodyear, AZ died April 2nd, 2021 at his home in Goodyear. He was born September 30th, 1934, to Roy and Doris Sheppard in Litchfield, Illinois. Bob was a lifetime Arizona farmer (cotton and alfalfa), an antique tractor collector and restorer, and hosted many antique tractor shows through the years. He was an avid creator of metal art as well as training and showing watusi cattle. Bob graduated Litchfield Park High School in 1953 and was married for 65 years. Bob also loved making memories with his grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife Gratia Sheppard, his daughters, Kimmie Heck, Kelly McGuire, Kandi Lawton, and Kristi Corbin, son Kent Sheppard, sister Dora Hokanson, brother Ray Sheppard, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter Lindsey. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 at Lighthouse Fellowship, 3015 N Jackrabbit Trail, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340. The family suggests that donations be made to Lighthouse Fellowship. Condolences can be left for the family at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/robert-bob-sheppard/
Thomas Klein Thomas Klein
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Shelley Woodland
Shelley Woodland, 70, was born Dec. 1, 1950 to Lewis and Helen Taylor in Chicago, IL. She went to heaven Apr. 1, 2021. A visitation will be held on Apr. 11, 2021 from 1-4PM at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Apr. 12, 2021 at 8AM at Thompson Funeral Chapel with burial services at Sunwest Cemetery. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/shelley-woodland/
Robert P. De La Cruz Robert, a Vietnam War Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on April 2nd, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Josefina De La Cruz and Granddaughter Olivia. Survived by his loving wife Olga. Children: Bob, Cindy, and Aly. Grandkids: Anahi, Jonathan, Xavier, Jacob and Quinten. Robert was a very caring, hardworking, and loving Man. He had an amazing sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed spending time with family, pranks and going to the Casino. Services were held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, on Saturday, April 10th,
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Peggy Byron
Peggy Byron, 87, of Avondale, Arizona died on March 31st, 2021 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. She was born on February 24th, 1934 in Washington D.C. A memorial service will be held at 7 PM on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. The burial will be held at Phoenix Memorial Park. You can view the whole obituary and leave the family condolences at http://www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/peggy-byron/
Marie Frances Childers Marie Frances Childers, age 46, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away March 12 2021. Marie was born to Richard and Sandra Childers. She attended Buckeye Union High School and Aqua Fria High School. Marie was so much fun, never afraid to be bold and outspoken. Marie was attending beauty school for her creative side. She was also an amazing creative writer. Marie is survived by her grandmother Ann Morley, mother Sandra Childers, aunt Sherry, uncle Perry and her five children LeighAnn Childers, Alliyah Ford, Portia Ford, Benny Ford, Georgia May Ford. Brothers and sisters Jaime Yates, Clara Yates, Cecil Yates, and David Riddle. She is preceded in death by her father and grand father. She was a fun loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed.
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Rousseau Farming Company®, a leading grower, packer, and shipper of premium quality conventional and organic vegetables in the Phoenix metro area is seeking a Shop Foreman in Surprise, Arizona. The Shop Foreman will assist the Equipment Manager in the daily operations of the shop. Oversee the repair and maintenance of all equipment and assure work is done correctly, timely and in a safe manner. The position will be hands on and require a strong mechanical background. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Order and maintain an inventory of parts. - Organize, clean and maintain a safe work JohannesEberl, Eberl, also known as Hans, environment. Johannes also known as Hans, - Interact with Farming Managers and Equipment Operators to keep updated on 86ofofGoodyear, Goodyear,AZAZ March 86 dieddied March 31, 31,- Supervise, train, and assist mechanics in problems or potential problems with all repairing agricultural equipment. 2021 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born 2021 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born farming machinery. - Diagnose and troubleshoot engine, driveApril19, 19,1934 1934 to Johannes Marie train, hydraulic and electrical issues. - Track and record all repairs, maintenance April to Johannes and and Marie intervals and documentation on Equipment. - Perform DOT annual inspections on trucks EberlininRegensburg, Regensburg,Germany. Germany. Eberl and trailers. Heserved served German Force He in in thethe German Air Air Force as as JOB REQUIREMENTS: FighterPilot Pilot from October aaFighter from October 19571957 to to- Minimum 3 years of experience repairing and - Able to work full time, weekends, nights September 30, 1963 as a Major. and holidays maintaining heavy equipment. Preferably September 30, 1963 as a Major. Johannes theUSA USA in October of 1963 working with John Deere tractors and agricul- - Own and maintain own tools Johannes immigrated immigrated totothe in October of 1963 - Have and maintain a clean driving record tural equipment with and son, son,Hansy. Hansy.HeHe worked 35 years withhis his wife wife and worked 35 years for for- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair - Able to pass a pre-employment drug Smittys of meat meatdepartments. departments. screening diesel/gas engines, drivetrains, hydraulics, SmittysofofArizona Arizona as as aa manager manager of electrical issues with heavy equipment - Ability to read and understand parts diagrams, He by his hisspouse spouse Santos (Sandy), Heisis survived survived by Santos (Sandy), son, son,- and Proven history of supervising 5 or more mechanics schematics, service and repair manuals Derek Eberl ofofJapan, Japan,sisters, sisters, Olga Witzman Derek Ray Ray Eberl Olga Witzman of of- Good communication skills – ability to speak - Ability to read and understand parts Germany and son, son, Karl Karland andDr. Dr.Karl Karl E. Spanish is preferred but not necessary diagrams, schematics, service and repair Germanyand and her her husband husband and manuals - Ability to read and understand parts diagrams, Witzman, four grandchildren, Nathaniel and Zachary of E. Witzman, four grandchildren, Nathaniel and Zachary - Possess basic computer skills schematics, service and repair manuals TX and Brandon and Sarah of Japan, and daughters in of TX and Brandon and Sarah of Japan, and daughters EDUCATION: law, Harilene of TX andand Atsuko of of Japan. in law, Harilene of TX Atsuko Japan. Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience required.
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EMPLOYMENT Architectural Coordinators 2 (non-lic.), HDR Architecture, Inc., 20 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 2500, Phoenix, AZ: Under superv. of a Lic. Arch. will eval., select & apply arch., technqs., procdrs. & mods. for asgnmnts. Min. reqts: Mastr. degr. in Arch. or rel. fld., & 2 yrs. exp. in any rel. occ. prep. arch. studies, concepts, & constrctn. docs. & details for Healthcare, Higher Ed., Civic, or Commer. bldng. proj., or in the alt., a Bach. Degr. in Arch., or rel. fld., & 5 yrs. of progr. exp. in any rel. occ. prep. arch. studies, concepts, & constrctn. docs. & details for Healthcare, Higher Ed., Civic, or Commer. bldng. proj. Mail resumes to Allison Geiser, Mobility & Imm. Manager, HDR, Inc., 1917 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106, w/ref. to Job Code: 160748.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARI-ZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Terri Leigh Bartoletti, adult. Case Number PB PB2021-070332 LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Paul C. Bartoletti has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction except as follows: DATE Address: 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) ADDRESS 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 3/24/21 /s/ Paul C. Bartoletti Paul C. Bartoletti, PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business , Apr 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 37451
GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS TARTESSO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Sat., April 17th 8AM-4PM Take I-10 west to Sun Valley Parkway (exit 109), north 3 miles to Tartesso Parkway. Crystal Gardens will be having their Community Wide Yard Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 17th & 18th, from 8am-5pm. Crystal Gardens is located west of 107th Ave between McDowell & Thomas. Multi-Family Sale 8a-2p. Sat & Sun Apr 17-18 Household, China, Chrystal Chandelier, Vintage Glass & Pottery, Craft Items & Supplies, Artwork, Furniture, Rugs, Tools, Books, Clothes Cross Streets 144 Dr & W. Lexington Ave. Goodyear
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5 long time Stampin' Up demonstraters destashing their craft rooms: Rubber stamps, paper, ink, pens, crafting tools, etc. Friday 4/23 & Saturday 4/24 7am-12pm in Garden Lakes Sub-Division 3329 N. Garden Ln, Avondale
HUGE 3 FAMILY ESTATE & YARD SALE Don't Miss This One! Thu-Sat April 15-17 9AM - 2PM Furniture, Clothes, Tools, Electronics, Lawn Furniture, Toys, Kid's Items Appliances, , Much, Much More! Tolsun Farms 91st Ave/Van Buren 8901 Kay Ln, Tolleson
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Want to purchase minerals and other oil/gas interests Send details to: P. O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Michael David Farmer, an Adult NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at Ida B. O'Neill, 5129 W Mescal St. Glendale AZ 85304 DATED this 9th day of March, 2021 /s/ Ida B O'Neill Ida B O'Neill. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 2021/ 37169
INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 16, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name lis ted above in the email subject line. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 10:00am. Due to the COVID19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 24, 2021 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:30am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord's lien: Mobile Home Make: MISS MH Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1968 VIN: AZ344116 Date and Time of Sale: 05/06/2021 10:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 393 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,685.81 as of October 20, 2020 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 08/15/2018 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Kurt G Webster Owner of Record: Kurt G Webster Revocable Trust Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. �33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. �331023. COVID-19 Guidelines to be followed with limited number of attendees as stated in state guidelines. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 7, 2021 November April, 14, 2021. Published: West Valley View, April 7, 14, 2021 / 37367
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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements. which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 16, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 11:00am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 24, 2021 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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