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AESD oﬀers fast-track high school program BY LAUREN SERRATO

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vondale Elementary School District’s middle school students are continuing to ﬁnd success with its fast-track high school program. Within the fast-track program, students participate in high school courses in algebra, band, chorus and Spanish at the feeder school district, Agua Fria Union High School District. The participating facilities are Agua Fria and Desert Edge high schools. The program was implemented 12 years ago and continues to grow each school year. “By bringing all of our kids who are eligible over to the high school, we’re able to maximize that learning opportunity for them,” said Dr. Betsy Hargrove, Avondale Elementary School District superintendent. “It was about ensuring that our kids have every opportunity for that experience in

their educational programming and children that were ready for those higher-level coursework, as well as enrichment courses, get those credits out of the way and start high school already ahead.” Participating students are transported to the feeder high school up to four days a week. While the goal is to have the middle school students receive high school credits before their freshman year, Hargrove said the increased conﬁdence is a bonus. Students can take math, Spanish, choir or band classes at their “When they participate in feeder high school. (Avondale Elementary School District) this program and then become high school freshmen, the expectations are, and they really do they already know the campus, they know step in ahead of the curve,” she said. staff members at the high school, they AESD...continued on page 4 know the lay of the land, they know what

Banner Health to build new hospital in Buckeye BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

anner Health is planning construction for a new, comprehensive medical center in the Southwest Valley of metro Phoenix. The hospital, which has not yet been named, is expected to open in the fall 2024 with approximately 120 beds and offer imaging, surgery, labor and delivery, inten-

sive care and an emergency room. The hospital will have room for expansion, with a potential build-out of more than 300 beds as the community grows and requires more services. “We want to provide convenient care that is close to home for our patients and their families,” said Scott Nordlund, chief strategy and growth ofﬁcer for Banner Health.

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AESD...continued from page 1 Hargrove said the feeder schools’ teachers and staff are enthusiastic about the young students who have the high school experience. “I definitely know that the administrators and the staff there at the high school readily recognize our kids,” she said. “We have never heard anything but accolades of how amazing they are and how talented they are. Whether we’re talking math or we’re talking about

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children attending from our dual language immersion program, we also have our children attending choir and band at the high school to be able to just have those opportunities that are more than necessarily what we can offer at an elementary school.” The program has grown since a former superintendent introduced it more than a decade ago. It offers an increasing number of classes as well as enrichment opportunities, like band and choir. Desert Edge choir director, Amy Lowe, said having middle school stu-

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dents interacting and learning with her high school students has brought a whole new joy to her classroom. “I absolutely love having them here,” she said. “The partnership itself is amazing. These kids have a whole variety of interest in music and it’s a great opportunity to build and develop that knowledge before they even enter their freshman year of In the program, students in the Avondale Elementary high school.” School District learn alongside high school students. (AvonAmelia Nicholson, dale Elementary School District/Submitted) eighth grader at Desert Star who takes classes at Desert Edge ment classes, students can join regardHigh School, said her math skills have less of their musical abilities. improved thanks to the fast-track pro“We wouldn’t want to have one facgram. tor preclude them from participating, “The teacher, Mr. Flores, doesn’t so it really is a holistic look at it,” Harteach the lessons too fast or too slow,” grove said. Nicholson said. “This allows me to “As far as choir and band, I think better comprehend the material and one of the best pieces about those two also help others if they are struggling. things is the fact that they may never I’m excited to show my parents my have been in choir before but if they’re grades because I’ve been able to main- interested in it, they can go over and tain A’s and B’s with the challenging take part of this experience where work.” they’re being instructed by the high While she admits feeling over- school teacher. It kind of elevates the whelmed at first, Nicholson said the experience.” fast-track program has been beneficial Hargrove said the youngsters learnfor her as a middle schooler and sets ing from high schoolers is exciting. her up for success in high school. “They even work with our kids af“There are many benefits of going to ter school, when they don’t have to be high school and being able to see how there,” she said. it works, such as the campus layout and “They’ll work with them and help the classrooms and transitions between them to be able to have those experiperiods,” she said. “My favorite part ences. And we’ve actually had our kids about taking this class is that I get to participate in the high school events meet new people, learn new content and outward facing the community, which also get challenged mathematically.” is unbelievable.” Hargrove said she’s looking forward Hargrove said the program wouldn’t to integrating athletics. be possible without the quality of stu“We’ve been able to build it and dents. grow it and have never looked back,” “I truly believe that what we do in she said. “It’s something that we’re Avondale is about having them enviactually leaning forward in and we’re sion themselves in the future,” she said. talking about adding some athletic “It’s just a whole system that feeds pieces with the high school athletes, itself because it just gets better and betalso working with one of our sites ter as we go forward and we grow it for CTE and career exploration at the and provide more and more opportunimiddle school and working with high ties, but we couldn’t do it without such school instructors.” an amazing relationship with the high To participate in the fast-track pro- school and groups of children who see gram for algebra courses, students themselves in the future not just in the must show the ability to achieve at a moment but in the future and want to higher level. However, for the enrich- be able to have those experiences.”

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City council discusses general plan and budget BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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uring the April 18 Goodyear City Council meeting, the city’s budget and general plan were presented by their respective committees, marking their next steps in the approval process. The 2023 proposed budget is $480.4 million. The budget allocates for current programs and services to the city’s growing population and addresses the highest priorities expressed by city council including public safety, sustainability, compensating employees fairly and actively pursuing economic development opportunities while maintaining a focus on investing in infrastructure through the city’s capital improvement plan. Ryan Bittle, Goodyear’s finance manager of budget and research, presented the tentative budget to city council. “It’s a culmination of months of collaboration between city employees at the department level all the way up to the city manager’s office and everywhere in between,” Bittle said at the beginning of an hour-long presentation. “We’re pleased to share our fiscal year 2023 city manager’s recommended budget in the amount of $480.4 million.” The overall 2023 budget reflects an increase of 8% over the 2022 revised budget. Bittle attributed the increase to the city’s continued population growth. “We maintain the current level of services as we grow, which means more bodies means more dollars and that means more resources, but we also want to expand services so the quality of life for our citizens can expand when it makes sense to do so,” he said. Bittle acknowledged the increase, adding that it’s vital to ensure the financial decisions will benefit the city now and in the future. “We want to make sure, again, that the sustainability decisions might look good on paper today, but we want to make sure five, 10, 15, 20 years from

now that it still makes sense and we’re not going to handcuff ourselves down the road by the decisions that we make,” he said. In addition to the budget, Bittle referred to the five-year capital improvement plan that needs to be factored into the budget, as it accounts for Goodyear’s major projects, including buildings, parks, public spaces and equipment. “There are a lot of dollars, there are 193 projects that are in that CIP in the five-year span, so, yes, there’s a method behind the madness and the methodology will follow,” Bittle said. The tentative budget will be presented for adoption in May. As for the general plan, Goodyear Planning Manager Steve Careccia revealed the plan’s goals and purpose. “We are required to have a general plan and those are effective for 10 years that will include all our goals and development policies and it needs to represent a comprehensive and longrange statement in Goodyear’s values and priorities,” he said. Residents can assist in the development of the general plan update by applying to be part of the general plan committee. “Public participation is very essential to this process,” Careccia said. “The committee will have several responsibilities and duties. One of the main duties that they have is to provide advice and guidance to staff, the

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Clayton Homes donates to Eagle Tail Wolf Sanctuary BY LAUREN SERRATO

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any high school extracurricular activities keep teenagers engaged with their school, and some go a step further to engage with their community. Youngker High School’s Hands 4 Paws has proven, yet again, that its students care for not only the people in their community, but the four-legged friends. Their latest project is assisting with an upcoming donation at the Eagle Tail Mountains Wolf Sanctuary, a nonproﬁt organization in Tonopah that serves as a safe haven for abandoned wolves and wolfdogs. Clayton Homes donated 36 doors to the sanctuary and scheduled the work crew to install the doors on Saturday, April 30. Additionally, Dunkin’ Donuts and Chick-ﬁla-A will provide snacks and lunch, respectively. “This is all for these voiceless creatures, so it’s awesome all these huge companies are donating something and that my kids want to be involved and willingly give up their time on a Saturday,” said Marie Buquicchio, Hands 4 Paws sponsor. “They’re great kids. They don’t get extra credit. They don’t get grades for it. They get absolutely nothing other than the satisfaction and the knowledge of knowing that they’re doing something good.” As a sponsor for the 25-student group, Buquicchio said she’s inspired by the kids’ passion for animals and their com-

munity, something she hopes to continue to instill during her time as an educator. “My motivation is to pass the baton,” she said. “I’m not going to be here forever and these animals, they need help and they need support and they need somebody to intercede on their behalf. Animals in general need advocates. My motivation, my goal is to teach the children there’s a circle of life, there’s a balance to nature.” Hands 4 Paws has volunteered at the Eagle Tail Mountains Wolf Sanctuary since Buquicchio connected with the owner three years ago. The group now travels to Tonopah once a month to offer its help. “This sanctuary is only run by one gentleman, Kelly Reed, and he’s 70 years old, doing all this by himself, so I knew that he needed help and I just took it upon myself to provide that for him,” Buquicchio said. “Of course, the kids were on board and since then, we just made it our mission to help and Clayton Homes was gracious enough to step up and help.” While the partnership with the sanctuary beneﬁts the animals, Buquicchio said it’s a win-win situation, as it allows the students to gain a greater appreciation for animals in need. “It gives the kids the chance to love them, they really just need the chance to know the animals and to love them,” she said. “They have to spark that love now while they’re young. When I die, I want to know that I passed that love on to the next generation.”

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Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise gave the 2022 State of the City Address on April 14. (City of Avondale/Submitted)

Avondale mayor Weise delivers state of the city BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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Building Momentum” was the theme of Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise’s 2022 State of the City Address on April 14. Weise spoke before an audience of the business and development community, stakeholders and residents at the annual State of the City Event, held at the new Avondale Visitor & Conference Center. During his unscripted delivery, the mayor shared the city’s many recent successes about economic development and growth and emphasized the importance of momentum, coupled with clear direction, to ensure continued success. In his address, Weise acknowledged the growth of The BLVD, spurred in part by the city’s actions, including the foresight by city leaders many years ago to locate an indoor sports center that attracts 400,000 people to Avondale annually. The BLVD is home to four hotels,

a growing number of retail establishments, and will eventually have 2,000 residential units in this mixed-use development. Many of the successes Weise mentioned during his address were also featured in the city’s 2021 annual report, including the opening of new businesses, Fire Station 175 and the return of Billy Moore Days. The report also highlighted major projects set to open soon, including bridge housing across the street from the city’s Neighborhood Resource Center, Civic Center Park and a 400-space parking garage at The BLVD. The bridge housing has three houses that will provide temporary housing for Avondale residents in need, along with support and resources to guide families to finding permanent housing solutions. The $660,000 project is estimated to be completed in June. The Civic Center Park, adjacent to the Civic Center Library and across

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Marie Peck, founder of the Fetch Foundation, shows Goodyear police officer Hawkins Mann the contents of the Fido Bag she is donating, which include supplies to help respond to calls to help animals. (David Minton/

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veteran firefighters is that they wish they had these earlier in their careers.” Inside Mann’s Fido Bag are reusable O2 masks, pet travel water bowl, leashes, first aid materials and more. “This is going to be a huge asset for myself, other officers, as well as fire department personnel when we are on scene and rendering aid,” Mann said. “All persons and all things that we may encounter whether they be something simple or something a little bit more extreme, we’ll be able to do it the right way.” Although Mann was the officer of the hour during the presentation, he made it clear that he’s one of many first responders that are dedicated to helping anyone or anything in need. “There are police officers across the country, especially here in the city of Goodyear that go above and beyond every single day,” Mann said. “It’s a unique opportunity to have gotten some media coverage, which is great, and I think it’s a great example of showing the simple facets that we at the Goodyear Police Department do every single day in taking care of people and animals and just doing the best that we

oodyear Police Officer Hawkins Mann has served his community for two years, helping those in need, including the West Valley’s four-legged friends. Whether it is rescuing an injured 12-week-old coyote pup, or tending to a racoon, Mann has gone above and beyond his oath to protect and serve. Because of his animal heroics, Mann has garnered attention on social media, from various news outlets and local organizations, and most recently, the Fetch Foundation. On April 19, Fetch Foundation owner, Marie Peck, and her therapy K9, Lily, gave Mann a custom Fido Bag, equipped with a variety of critter tools to help Mann continue his animal saving days. “He is such a special officer,” Peck said. “We were so impressed with officer Mann’s story that we saw on the news and Goodyear Police Department’s social media that we just had to reach out. It seems asa though he is a magnet for animals in need, that’s our kind of guy. We know just the tools he needs to carry out his great deeds.” Fetch...continued on page 12 Mann is the first police officer to receive a Fido Bag from the Fetch Foundation since it originated in 2009 with bags placed at all Glendale Fire Department stations and on their fire trucks. Peck said the goal is to have a Fido Bag at every fire and police station in the nation. “We have Fido Bags at hundreds of fire and police stations, as well as with search teams all across the country,” Peck said. “We hear about their use and tremendous value, often weekly. We see the images of the ‘saves’ of family pets and the four-legged partners of the K9 han- Marie Peck, founder of the Fetch Foundation, recieves a dlers and it just warms our special plaque from Goodyear police officer Hawkins Mann hearts. The remarks we get in honor of her son Austin Peck, a ﬁreﬁghter. (David Minton/ especially from the more Staff Photographer)

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commission and council. Right now, we’re proposing 15 members with two alternates.” Of the 15 committee members, 12 must be residents of Goodyear for at least one year, the others can be business owners or a member of a governmental agency that has activities within the city. Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton encouraged Goodyear residents and community members to apply for the committee. He said the benefits he took away from his time on the previous general plan committee. “It’s a great opportunity to be part of the city’s future for the next 10 years and understand the layout of the city, and really to give your input on a future direction,” he said. “The city staff will go through this, and this is what they look at to plan and lay out the whole city’s vision, so I think it’s a great opportunity and I hope a lot of people get involved.” For more information about the city’s budget or general plan, visit goodyearaz.gov

the street from the future aquatic center, will provide passive recreation opportunities and support outdoor library programs and activities. The $3.9 million project will be open in 2023. Located on the southeast corner of 114th Avenue and Roosevelt Street, the 400-space parking garage at The BLVD will provide parking for visitors to the growing, mixed-use development, and for Avondale residents using the park and ride. It will also provide parking for the 500,000 visitors to the American Sports Complex annually, as well as the myriad of new retail and restaurants coming soon. The $11 million project is set for completion in November. At the State of the City event, local businesses were also recognized for their efforts in sustainability as part of the city’s certified Green Business Program. Coldwater Coffeehouse and Bakery received the Green Business of the Year Award. The city’s economic development program, Avondale EDGE, also recognized local businesses that

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have positively impacted the community and business environment. Ed’s Fish and Chips won the Leading EDGE People’s Choice Award, and Modern Grind received the Leading EDGE Community Impact Award. At the close of the event, Weise presented a new award – the Heart of the Community Award – to two-term Councilmember Bryan Kilgore, for his service to the community during and prior to his time on the city council. Weise said Kilgore, an artist and educator, was instrumental in establishing an art scholarship contest, which has awarded thousands of dollars to graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing higher education and a career in art. During his address to the city and in the annual report, Weise made it clear that Avondale’s growth will continue to benefit the city on multiple facets. “From ground breakings and ribbon cuttings to special events and celebrations, the previous year provides a glimpse of the tremendous momentum that’s building in Avondale,” Weise said. To visit the 2021 Annual Report, visit avondaleaz.gov/annualreport.

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can to ensure the public is safe.” While the presentation at the Goodyear Police Department was meant to honor Mann, both Goodyear Fire and Police took a moment to present Peck with a plaque in honor of her late son, Austin Peck. A former Goodyear firefighter, Austin was 35 years old when he died on Aug. 31, 2019, after a battle with occupational cancer. “We wanted to be able to present you with this plaque, letting you know Goodyear Fire and Goodyear PD will never forget his sacrifice and he will never be forgotten,” Mann said. Marie said fire departments throughout the state have treated her like family since Austin died. In return, she tries to give back any way she can. “This is my other family out here, Goodyear PD and fire, we love you all,” Marie said. “They are family and we see these guys on and off, sometimes weekly, and it means the world to us.” For more information or to donate to the Fetch Foundation, visit thefetchfoundation.com/fido-bags.

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Double standard Editor: Well, well, well. The city of Avondale sent out its yearly magazine and, as usual, it is filled with some good stuff. But there is a lot of “do as I say, not as I do” stuff — like the part about getting to know your water. Apparently, the helpful hint to turn off your sprinklers when it is windy doesn’t pertain to city decorations, such as the fountain in The BLVD park. I drove by there yesterday when the wind was whipping the trees around and I watched the water blowing all over the place! I wrote about this back when they raised our water bills, so guess it didn’t count! Lynda Fiorini “Original” Avondale

Big tech is too big

Editor: Conducting much of our commerce via cellphone apps is such a part of life that few ponder how that app was created or what other factors lie behind the process — including hidden costs to consumers. The fact is that app-based commerce today is subject to a stranglehold by Apple and Google, the tech giants that created the two dominant mobile phone operating systems. Both require that apps compatible with those systems be available only through either the Google or Apple app stores. And their app development policies are so restrictive and self-serving that it’s hard for app innovators to get a share of the business. The tech giants also require that many purchases made through the apps include a sizeable service fee that goes straight into the pockets of Apple and Google. That additional cost of up to

30% isn’t imposed on transactions via a laptop or desktop computer, but the retailer is barred from telling you that — again under rules set by big tech to get that app in place. What can we do about this? Urge members of the Arizona congressional delegation to support the Open App Markets Act, now under discussion in Washington, D.C. It would crack down on big tech’s anticompetitive practices, promote competition, and protect consumers’ interests. Todd Hickman Goodyear

Keystone XL Pipeline

Editor: I find it interesting that the president shut down the Keystone XL Pipeline in the name of global warming and now he is telling the oil companies to up the oil production. Could it be global greed instead of global warming? Since he shut down the pipeline, prices at the pump have skyrocketed — not to mention food prices. Good job, Joe. I hope people think about this come midterm elections. The people in congress and the house are too old to decide what makes sense to the voting public. It is time for term limits. Robert Jones Goodyear

Response to Jim Swenson’s letter

Editor: Perhaps Jim Swenson should retreat from the “blame game” against President Biden. A major culprit in this fiasco is corporate America, specifically, as mentioned by Robert Reich, former secretary of labor and currently eco-

nomics professor at the University of California, Berkeley. U.S. corporations bought back more than $300 billion of their own shares of stock in just the first quarter of 2022. Stock buybacks hit a record $880 billion in 2021, and Goldman Sachs predicted they would hit another record of $1 trillion this year. At the same time, corporate profits are at a 70-year high. Here’s how the cycle is going: corporations have so much market dominance they can jack up prices and pass on higher shipping and labor costs to consumers. They can use the cover of inflation to raise their prices even further. That’s helping them rake in the highest profits in 70 years, which they’re not using to absorb higher supply chain costs or pay their workers more. No, they’re using their record profits to buy back shares of their own stock, artificially boosting their share prices and lining the pockets of their executives and shareholders in the process. It’s a direct upward transfer of wealth from workers’ paychecks and consum-

ers’ wallets right into the wallets of CEOs and big investors. Corporations must be held accountable for their price gouging, Congress must enact a windfall profits tax, antitrust enforcement should be a top priority, and stock buybacks should be made illegal again — just like they were before 1982. It’s time for the corporate looting to end. Steve Shaffer Goodyear

Late to the party

Editor: Especially when you are in a hurry, it is better to be late to the wedding than not make it there at all. Drivers, please slow down, be courteous (I know that is hard sometimes), pay attention and be patient (I know that is even harder). With the huge influx of people fleeing their blue state lunacy and moving here where there is (or shall I say has been) less such lunacy, the construction

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Disney’s world is looking more like Goofy

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BY JD HAYWORTH

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ickey Mouse has turned L e f t i s t Louse…due to circumstances beyond his control, and the long love affair that Disney has enjoyed with almost every American family appears headed for the rocks. The company has chosen to go “woke,” and that decision could conceivably leave the entertainment giant broke. Television helped make the biggest Disney dream a reality. Walt worked out a deal with ABC to finance his Orange County theme park in exchange for a Disney-produced program. Television made Walt Disney himself a “star.” For 12 years, first on ABC, then on NBC— as the Disney anthology series made the move in 1961 to become “The Wonderful World of Color” — Walt was a weekly presence

in American homes. Baby boom kids came to regard him as a virtual “member of the family.” The Disney brand, “post-Walt,” was in some ways initially even “more Walt.” His older brother Roy O. Disney, co-founder of the company, worked to maintain a “Main Street” perspective, demonstrating his own allegiance to family values by insisting that the new theme park in Florida, carry the name of his late brother. Company leadership remained in the family, but inevitably there was a “family feud.” Walt’s son-in-law, ex-Southern Cal and LA Rams football player Ron Miller, was initially part of a “management trio,” then became Disney president and CEO in 1980. Disagreements with Roy’s son, Roy E. Disney, prompted Smith’s ouster in 1984 in favor of yet another management trio, but this troika consisted of non-Disney Executives, and the firstamong-equals who eventually emerged was Michael Eisner.

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Eisner led Disney for 21 years. Most notable during his tenure was Disney’s merger with ABC. Bob Iger succeeded Eisner, and enjoyed 15 years at Disney’s helm. Iger led Disney’s acquisition of most of the studio film operations and assets of 21st Century Fox in 2019. In late February 2020, Disney announced that Iger would be succeeded as CEO by Bob Chapek. Chapek now runs things – and seems intent on running the studio right into the ground. With each executive transition, Disney itself has transitioned. The “House of Mouse,” primarily offering family entertainment for much of its history and has finally “gone Hollywood,” both politically and culturally. What began under Eisner and grew under Iger has now blossomed under Chapek. Disney is in the process of discovering that it has a bumper crop of “stinkweed” American families will avoid. Journalist Christopher Rufo obtained several clips of Disney’s “Reimagine Tomorrow” video conference in late March, which was convened as “allhands meeting” for the company concerning the Florida parental rights bill. Not only did Disney Execs falsely characterize the legislation as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, many spoke in favor of propagating the LGBTQ+

Letters...continued from page 14 and traffic congestion have become ridiculous. The cramming of more people, more vehicles and generally more activity into existing spaces has had a negative impact overall on the “psycho-social-ecologic-civil engineering — (and dare I say) — educational” health of the area. Because we are human, we make mistakes and do stupid things. We must all try harder not to make or do them when behind the wheel. Drive defensively. Susan Hewitt Goodyear

agenda, expressing the goal that future Disney productions should strive to insure that at least half the characters are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or something other than heterosexual. Our nation’s founders rallied around the cry “no taxation without representation.” Today, American families are calling for “no sexualization without maturation!” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the parental rights Bill into law and substantial majorities of both Florida Republicans and Democrats support it. They do not want children from kindergarten through third grade introduced to sexual subject matter in their schools. Moreover, a Trafalgar Group national poll, conducted the first week of April, found that nearly 70% of likely voters are less likely to do business with Disney upon hearing of its focus “on creating content to expose young children to sexual ideas.” Memo to the new Disney CEO: if you continue down this wayward woke path, at least change your company logo. Spare our memories of Mickey. Replace him with Goofy. JD 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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et the record show that in mid-April 2022, I became incredibly hip according to the style gods at the New York Times. My secret? The shaved head I have been sporting since I lost a bet in 1999. In a story headlined, “Shaved Heads Have People Buzzing,” Times fashion and beauty scribe Kristen Bateman declared, “There’s plenty of evidence that the shaved head is the first trendy cut of 2022.” It’s about time you people – of all conceivable pronouns – finally caught up with yours truly. The Times story focuses mostly on women who have opted for the clippers set to stubble, including my fellow style icon, 29-year-old Rita Melssen, who “shaved her head on a whim and now changes the color from icy white to light pink as it grows out.”

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Me, I prefer a natural salt-and-pepper hue, kept baby soft with some Head and Shoulders. “I walk through the world very differently with a shaved head as opposed to a head of long curly hair like I had before,” says Melssen. “I feel more powerful and graceful. There is a purity and a fierceness to it. It’s like I am peeling back a layer so that you can see a deeper part of me.” Exactly! I, too, am like an onion, constantly peeling and evolving, revealing new and previously hidden depths. Also, the guys at the Russian barbershop over on Camelback Road can knock out my haircut in 12 minutes, leaving extra time for me to work on my power and grace. I’m not kidding about having lost a bet and paying with my hair. I was hosting a radio show on KTAR in January 1999 when my alma mater, Florida State, came to town to play in the Fiesta Bowl for the college football national championship. I felt so confi-

dent the Seminoles would beat Tennessee, I bet a caller “if FSU loses, I’ll get my head shaved right here on the air.” Yes, it was a jinx. Yes, Tennessee won 23-16. Yes, I paid up. Back then, Mesa was home to a semi-notorious hair stylist, Kat Gallant, who cut hair in lingerie and ran for governor unsuccessfully in 1998. Kat shaved my head on air. I’ve never grown it out, maybe because I agree with recent crewcut convert Joseph Charles Viola, who told the Times, “Life was weighing me down, and I thought my hair could take some of that weight off for a bit.” You said it, Joseph Charles. I feel positively sprightly every couple of weeks after a trip to the barber. Even more so after he kneads my shoulders for 30 seconds with that electric sander/jackhammer thingy. The Times story reports that a shaved noggin “has history, with roots in mourning, religion, rebellion and even ostracism. That history is also what

makes the cut empowering and provoking all at once.” As an added bonus, my ex-girlfriend told me, “I think that short hair makes your nose look smaller.” All male cis-gender kidding aside, a shaved head is worlds easier to manage than my old daily ritual involving a blow dryer and a dab of styling gel. My hair used to take five minutes a day. That’s 30 hours a year and when I was done, I still looked like a schlub with a side part. Nowadays, my hair takes 11 seconds to style with a towel – and I’m a trendsetter. Getting a buzzcut may not have meant as much to me as it did to Camille Rogers, but I cannot disagree. “Every time I shave my head, I feel like a weight has been lifted,” reports Rogers. “A new wave of confidence washes over me because I feel like a badass when I’m bald.” David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Rosario Buendia receives Ray Kroc Award

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oodyear is home to one of the world’s top McDonald’s restaurant managers. Rosario Buendia — general manager of McDonald’s at 870 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear, owned and operated by the Mellon family — has received the Ray Kroc Award, which is given to just the top 1% of the chain’s general managers. Buendia was recognized April 4 at the McDonald’s Worldwide Conference in Orlando. The award is given to the top 345 McDonald’s Restaurant managers from around the world in 60 markets and includes a cash prize and a trophy. Named after McDonald’s corporate

founder Ray Kroc, the award was established in 1999 to honor hardworking restaurant managers — those who make Kroc’s vision of excellence come to life in restaurants and for customers. McDonald’s independent franchisees and regional management nominate restaurant managers for the Ray Kroc Awards to recognize their hard work, dedication and commitment to McDonald’s and its customers. “Rosario winning the Ray Kroc award is a true testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence, building our business and taking care of our customers’ needs each and every

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Rosario Buendia received the Ray Kroc Award, given to the top 1% of the chain’s general managers. (Submitted photo)

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his week we continue looking at new businesses in the West Valley by focusing on Goodyear. Curious about Goodyear restaurants? Check out the city’s economic development page, developgoodyearaz.com. Have tips or questions about Business Briefcase? Feel free to email lserrato@timespublications.com.

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Location: 13850 W. Test Drive Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. expanded the brand into Goodyear, with the shop opening on April 1. “Our company was founded in Arizona, and we’re proud to be expanding within the state,” said Chris Garman, vice president of business development, Sun Auto Tire & Service. “We are committed to being a part of the communities where we are located, providing more than high-quality auto

Location: 790 N. Estrella Parkway, Suites D & E After signing a lease for a roughly 3,000-square-foot retail space in Goodyear, El Tataki Sushi Fusion opened its second West Valley location. At the Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant, the menu ranges from traditional sushi to popular Asian cuisine dishes, as well as Mexican sushi fusions like the culichi roll, carne asada roll, and various deep fried sushi rolls. The

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at Goodyear Ballpark, distributing free Spring Training tickets to local teachers. “Rosario’s strength is her investment in her people,” he explained. “She heads all hiring and training of employees for our eight restaurants. Rosario is always looking after her team’s growth and development and has several employees that have worked under her supervision for more than 10 years. Her Goodyear restaurant is the top performing restaurant in customer satisfaction scores and low drive thru times in our organization.” Buendia is honored by the prize. “Winning this award shows me that hard work and dedication pays off,” Buendia said. “It helps me motivate my team and develop them so they can grow, too. My passion is my people. I love being a general manager at McDonald’s.”

day,” said Darian Mellon, Goodyear McDonald’s owner/operator. “We are truly proud to have Rosario as part of our McDonald’s family and commend her on this truly amazing accolade.” Buendia, a wife and mother of two, has worked with McDonald’s Mellon family for 22 years and for four years as a general manager at 870 N. Dysart Road in Goodyear. Mellon noted that Buendia was nominated for her dedication to quality hiring and training, exceptional customer satisfaction scores and operational excellence. Buendia is also active in her community, hosting local McTeacher’s Nights at her restaurant to raise funds for schools. She also works with the city of Goodyear to coordinate Teacher Appreciation Day

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Offseason pays dividends for Carson Kelly BY JORDAN ROGERS

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rizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly got off to a redhot start in 2021 before injuries derailed his season outlook. Through the first 28 games of the season, he hit .338/.491/.613 and had six homeruns with more walks than he had strikeouts. He was also leading the National League in bWAR at 2.1. He was gaining ample momentum toward earning his first All-Star nod. On May 13, 2021, Kelly fouled a ball off his foot and landed on the injured list with a tuft fracture in his left big toe. He returned just 10 days later and hit .171 with two home runs and a 5-to-22 walk-to-strikeout ratio from May 25, 2021, to June 19, 2021. On June 19, he was hit by a pitch and fractured his wrist. He was out for a month. When he returned, he finished the final 48 games of the season hitting .221/.297/.364 with five home runs. While injuries told the story of Kelly’s 2021 season, he spent the offseason recovering and setting himself up to not allow 2022 to be dictated by the same fate. “You never want to get hurt and mine were little weird injuries,” Kelly said. “Breaking bones are sometimes things that are out of your control, but going into the offseason, it was a lot about recovery for me and putting myself in the best position to succeed and the key to that is really taking care of myself. I think that I put in during the offseason and the team we have here on the medical side, that I’m going to be in a really, really good spot.” Through the expanded offseason due to the lockout, Kelly stayed ready. There worked on getting a little better in everything that he does. “For me, it was really just simplify-

ing things,” he said. “Last year, there was a lot going on. This offseason, I was really trying to simplify my swing, simplify mechanics catching and calling a game. Overall, just going through every aspect of my game and how I can be a little bit better every single day and help this team win.” Coming into Spring Training after owners and players agreed on a collective bargaining agreement seemingly at the death, Kelly received a lot of attention from outlets and he landed in a lot of “Top 10” lists at the catcher position. “It’s great,” Kelly recalled. “It’s something that is a lot of hard work, but there’s more work to be done. I’m thankful for it, but I try not to dive into too many things like that. I’m going to continue to keep working and that’s my mindset this year is continue to evolve, continue to grow, step outside of my comfort zone a little bit because it could be very, very beneficial for me. I’m thankful for that, but there’s a lot to be done.” With the lockout cutting the Spring Training season nearly in half, Kelly said days throughout the course of camp were a little bit longer than past seasons to make up for lost time. He admitted Spring Training was “different,” but he said he believed it will pay off. The Diamondbacks signed veteran relief pitchers Mark Melancon and Ian Kennedy in the offseason to shore up the backend of the team’s bullpen. In addition, Brent Strom was brought in to serve as the team’s pitching coach. Strom and Kelly known each other from the catcher’s time in the St. Louis Cardinals minor-league system where Strom was the pitching coordinator. “Our staff is pretty solid, and I think getting Brent Strom is going to be a big

Carson Kelly said the team is ready to compete this season. (Diamondbacks/Submitted)

help for this team. A lot of it is identifying what guys do well and how we can continue to keep doing that. I’m looking forward to seeing what we’ve got.” Past this season, Kelly said the organization and clubhouse are excited about the direction the team is heading. Mlb.com has the Diamondbacks ranked as the fourth-best farm system. “You see it with the guys that come up,” Kelly said. “We have a lot of great guys down there and a lot of great arms as well. We have a lot of guys that are going to help this team down the road, but it’s great to see them get some exposure at the big-league level and I look forward to seeing them progress and help us win a World Series one day.”

While Kelly said he feels the team is in a good spot to compete this season, he also feels like he is ready to take his game up a notch in 2022. He is looking forward to contributing to a full 162-game season and will apply his offseason mindset. “You’re always learning, you’re always evolving in the game,” Kelly said. “Every single day is an opportunity to get a little bit better. There may be some growing pains in that, but that’s why we have Spring Training. We do a lot of work to expedite that. Little by little, it’ll get to being a well-rounded thing. “I’m excited to get it going this season. I think we have a really good chance with this club, and I think we’re going to be in a good spot.”

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timespublications.com.

The Buckeye Valley Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution

FIRST SATURDAY The organization meets the first Saturday of each month, except for May to August. New members are welcome. Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye, 1 p.m., free, 623-386-3465

Bike Night

FRIDAYS IN APRIL On Fridays, head over to Whiskey on Western for Bike Night. Bikers receive 10% off their tab. Whiskey on Western, 613 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., free, whiskeyonwestern.com

Stags’ Leap Winery Wine Dinner

APRIL 24 Stags’ Leap Winery visits The Wigwam’s monthly wine dinner. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6:15 to 9 p.m., tickets start at $109, wigwamarizona.com

APRIL 30 BTSM is a trio of electronic music producers from Montreal known for its heavy electro sound and post-apocalyptic visuals. Support acts include Lucii, Kai Wachi, Vampa, Hairitage and Swarm. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale, 8 p.m., tickets start at $50, relentlessbeats.com

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APRIL 30 Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Avondale a little early with Mexican cuisine, beer, dancing and music. Historic Avondale on Western Avenue, Avondale, 6 to 10 p.m., free, avondaleaz.gov

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

APRIL 30 Avondale residents are invited to take part in a free household hazardous waste dropoff event. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit the website. Avondale Civic Center Complex, City Hall North Parking Lot, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 8 a.m. to noon, free, 623-3334400, avondaleaz.gov/hhw

Free Community Child Safety Seat Check

APRIL 30 Certified technicians and instructors will provide free installation checks to make sure children’s safety seats are installed correctly. Kona Ice will offer free shaved ice. Sponsored by the Goodyear Fire Department. A raffle will be held for a car seat and Freshly Picked diaper bag. Yates Buick GMC, 13845 W. Test Drive, Goodyear, 9 to 11 a.m., free, 623-882-7308

MAY 5 Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Troubadour Knights and the taco trucks MoLos and Mi Ofrenda. Music starts at 7 p.m. Hidden Lake, 24445 Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 5 to 10 p.m., free admission, $10 parking, hiddenlakeaz.com

Moms & Mimosas

MAY 8 Hidden Lake and Street Savvy are honoring mothers with the debut of Moms & Mimosas. Spend the day indulging in mimosas, brunch, live music, boutique shopping and entertainment. Children can have fun in the kids’ zones and with lakeside recreation. Hidden Lake, 24445 Sunrise Drive, Buckeye, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10 per car, hiddenlakeaz.com

Document Shredding Event

MAY 14 The White Tanks Rotary of Verrado invites the public to guard their identity by bringing file-sized boxes of documents or bags for on-site shredding provided by The Shred It Company. Paper only is accepted; no batteries, hard drives, metal or trash. Summit Community Church Parking Lot, 20555 W. Roosevelt Street, Buckeye, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $5 suggested donation per box of paper.

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MAY 13 The Mavericks take over The Wigwam’s three courses. Registration includes lunch, golf and beverages.

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Goodyear artist unveils ‘Napkin Sketches’ BY JORDAN HOUSTON

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Goodyear artist Kyoko Iwasaka showcases her pen sketches on 5- by 5-inch paper napkins. She hopes to inspire others to express their feelings, even if only on a napkin. (Kyoko

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ward-winning artist and Japan native Kyoko Iwasaka says anyone can be an artist. All it takes is a napkin and pen. This notion, the accessibility of art, is what the Goodyear resident wants to convey in her solo art exhibit “Napkin Sketches — Grab the Napkin, Draw It Now!,” featured at the Phoenix Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Avenue. The display, tucked inside the library’s Central Gallery, runs through Friday, May 13. It showcases Iwasaka’s black ink sketches on 5-by-5-inch white paper napkins. The art pieces, intricate images of buildings, landscapes and people, are designed to embody “powerful tools” that allow anyone with a pen to “express their feeling and inspiration at a right moment.” “It’s about sending a message to everybody that art is for everyone (and to) draw without fear of being judged,” said Iwasaka, a licensed architect specializing in designs geared toward sustainability, health and wellness. “Art is an expression of the self and people think it’s difficult because they think it has to be pretty pictures,” she added. “If we sit down with watercolors and papers, it’s kind of intimidating – but with a napkin, you can just grab it and you don’t have to show anybody. You just draw something, and if you like it, keep it. If you don’t like it, just throw it away; it was only pennies.” The artist, who has worked on many juried exhibitions and received multiple commissions from public and private clients, described her style as “broadly diverse.” Iwasaka said she frequently alters between watercolor and mixed media, and realism and abstract. The napkin sketches are another testament to her fluidity, she added. The exhibit’s drawings have the same materials, but each piece differs, Iwasa-

ka said. The sketches, which individually blend elements of realism and abstract, feature images of animals, like cats, donkeys and owls, as well as scenic landscape settings, such as windmills, bridges and other architecture. All of them, according to Iwasaka, were inspired by travels throughout the United States, Japan, Mexico, Italy, Finland and Thailand, she explained. Iwasaka said the nature of the sketches, which can be done anywhere in real-time, are what make the concept so “wonderful.” “This is the kind of art that is not complete,” Iwasaka said. “Because it’s a napkin, you see wrinkles because it sucks up water from the pen. Maybe you see a little bit of a stain. It’s alive and it’s living art.” A certified architect with years of experience under her belt, Iwasaka said art and architecture “coexist” — making it only a natural transition when she decided to explore her passions as an artist. “Art and architecture — especially in the U.S. — it coexists. I’m more into the aesthetics of architecture,” said the architect, who boasts master’s degrees in architecture and business administration and a bachelor’s in fine art education. Iwasaka’s resume includes certifications as an architect and professional from a handful of organizations, including The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and The Construction Document Technology. Her work has guided her across the globe, eventually acting as a catalyst to draw the sketches as means to capture life’s moments along the way, she said. “I’m very particular about aesthetics,” Iwasaka said. “I was doing drawings and traveling to places, and I drew the architecture of buildings and landscapes. But I’m also interested in people and animals. I just draw people in the cafes and the ani-

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mals around, especially on a hike or trail.” In Arizona, Iwasaka’s work can be seen throughout the streets of Goodyear. The city in 2021 bought her watercolor painting, “Cotton Snowﬁeld,” for its 75th anniversary Celebration Project. Goodyear also commissioned her to design a piece for its Trafﬁc Signal Cabinet Art Project. The resulting piece, a starry desert setting of a cactus engulfed by red rock, was installed at the southwest corner of North Pebble Creek Parkway and West Virginia Avenue. Iwasaka said she hopes to continue making her mark in the Arizona art scene, showcasing her napkin sketches at more public venues in various settings. “My hope is (this) is not just a onetime (thing) in a public library setting,” she said. “I’m kind of starting the way to another exhibit in a different location to see how people respond and how people actually encourage it.” For more information about the “Napkin Sketches – Grab the Napkin, Draw It Now!,” visit calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/9043615. Learn more about Iwasaka and her work on her website at kiartarchitecture.com.

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The solo exhibition “Napkin Sketches – Grab the Napkin, Draw It Now!” is located at the Burton Barr Central Gallery, 1221 N. Central Avenue, in Phoenix. It began on March 6 and runs through May 13. (Kyoko Iwasaka/Submitted)

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et started early on Cinco De Mayo celebrations with the popular street festival, Avondale Fiesta, on Saturday, April 30, in Old Town. Avondale Fiesta is a free outdoor event that showcases culture, cuisine and entertainment. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. near 495 E. Western Avenue, a long-time gathering spot for street festivals and parades. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Dine on Mexican food provided by local vendors, or at the many restaurants in Old Town Avondale. Sit and relax at the cantina beneﬁting Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, and enjoy the sights and sounds of live entertain-

ment, crafts, activities, and new this year, ax throwing for those 9 and older. Close-toed shoes must be worn and waivers are required. This year’s mainstage includes Aztec dancers, Mariachi Mexico and Ballet Folklorico Esperanza. Mexican wrestling will hit the ring, courtesy of Lucha Libre En Vivo. Avondale Fiesta is an ofﬁcial city of Avondale event. Presenting sponsor, Avondale Toyota, will welcome the ﬁrst 300 attendees with a giveaway. Partners supporting the event are Whataburger, Crescent Crown Distributing and West Valley View. For more information, contact Avondale Recreation at 623-333-2400, or visit avondaleaz.gov/events.

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Obituaries

Victor Galindo

Victor Galindo 59 of Avondale passed away March 31st 2022. Victor is proceeded in death by his son and parents. He is survived by three daughters, Victoria and Vianka Galindo also Veronika Garcia, one sister Becky, niece's and nephews, as well as many grandchildren. A was held at Avenida's Funeral Chapel in Avondale on April 21st, 2022.

Melvin Glen Reppond Jr.

Melvin Glen Reppond, Jr. passed away on April 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Mel was born August 12, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri to Melvin Glen Reppond Sr. and Betty L. Hunt. They moved to Bloomington, California where Mel went through school and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1966. Mel decided to join the Army in 1967. He went through basic training and jump school before being sent to Vietnam. Mel was only there less than two months when he was severely wounded. He spent 11 months recuperating from his injuries and received a Purple Heart for his service. After discharge, he worked about 18 years at Kaiser Steel. Mel married his wife Bunny in 1987. He worked in the wholesale glass business for close to 30 years before both he and Bunny retired the end of 2010. Mel enjoyed golfing, fishing, and working on his 1968 Chevy truck. Health issues began to take its toll on Mel and he declined steadily till his death. Mel is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Sr. and Betty, and sister Sue. He is survived by his wife, Bunny; children, Rachel, Robin, Jason and Carrie; grandchildren, Brady, Kenya and Kainoa; siblings, Carol, Judy and Butch; mother-in-law Margaret Green, sister-in-law/brother-in-law Tana and Rob Nickel, brother-in-law/sister-in-law Tom and Nil Brenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mel was a wonderful, loving husband and partner to Bunny. He will be remembered as an honest, hard working, kind, generous man with a great sense of humor. A service will be held at Riverside National Cemetery at a later date in California.

Pat Sikora was a devoted wife to Dennis Sikora for 54 years. She was a loving mother to Tammy and Chris, and beloved Nana to her five grandchildren (Levi, Marcus, Elaina, Abby, and Cooper). Patricia was born in Buffalo, New York but came to Phoenix when they were stationed at Luke AFB. Patricia placed family first and showed us unconditional love through her great care to teach us the importance of family unity. Even as a grandmother, she was so dedicated to selflessly loving and caring for her grandchildren, they adored her. Patricia will be greatly missed, a void that can never be filled or replaced. May she rest in peace, reunited in heaven with her husband Dennis.

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Millennium esports team creates new opportunities BY BRENDAN MAU

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n the summer of 2021, the Agua Fria Union High School District approved esports teams for its students. Millennium High School jumped at the opportunity. When a possible coach didn’t come forward, Lukas Sheets volunteered. He teaches American history, speech and debate and world religions at Millennium. “I’d rather there be an esports team than not,” Sheets said. “And I feel that of our staff, I’m one of those who’s more familiar with the industry. And so, I applied for the job to try to get this program started.” He was hired as coach late in the fall semester.

“I grew up playing competitive sports — team and individual,” Sheets added. “Being an athlete doesn’t necessarily prepare you for coaching. It’s totally different. But I could do it, considering I’m a teacher and I have the will and the drive to work with these students and get them together to work as a team. This seemed like a good opportunity to do that, especially because I grew up as a gamer.” Sheets operates the esports team like any other athletic sport. Much to his surprise, he said, tryouts attracted nearly 50 students. He had to slim the team down to 16 students. “Just like any other coach, I had to make those tough decisions and figure out what’s right for the team because it is a competitive esport,” Sheets said. “It’s

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not, you know, just a video game club available to all students, unfortunately. I would love for us to have enough equipment for that, but you know, we have to be selective, and we have to find people that are competitive and that will work together as a team.” The students who made the cut were divided into four four-student teams. In this spring semester, there is a varsity and JV team for playing Rocket League, and a varsity and JV team for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The teams do not travel to compete and have a room designated for them to play at Millennium. They practice on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays are optional. They have matches on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All their games are streamed live on Twitch by a broadcast team that they assembled. The league is AIA recognized and is organized by PlayVS. A community has been fostered through the team. “Going into the esports team, nobody knew each other. We didn’t even know first names at all. We were all pretty different grade levels,” said senior Andrew Orlando, who is captain of the varsity Rocket League team. “And as the practices went on, and we started playing with each other, more and more, we really bonded together really strongly. Now, we practically hang out with each other, like, every day at school. We hang out at lunch, and we play a bunch of games there and stuff like that.” According to Orlando, he has played esports for four or five years prior to this semester. He never played for a team, just individually in tournaments. Playing for his school has given him new opportunities. Orlando said he enjoys representing his school. “This is completely new. And there are a lot of people who I’ve spoken to who would have wanted this opportunity when they were in high school,” Orlando said.

“To experience it is, quite honestly, just like being in a dream.” Sheets has relished his time as the coach of the team. “From the get-go, my plan was A) to get the program up and running and B) to foster a community and create a positive feedback loop, if you will,” he said. “I wanted to help facilitate that positive nature in them. When it comes to a team, you really need to be building each other up instead of breaking each other down. From there, I’ve actually been really surprised and impressed with my teams and their performances this year. We’re a first-year program, and we have four teams, most of which it appears are going to make it to playoffs this year.” Junior Robert Robles, who is also a Millennium soccer player, wanted to join the team after watching his brother, who played esports at GCU. He is on the JV team for Rocket League. “I’ve been playing video games for I would say all my life, basically,” he said. “When I saw my brother playing esports I was like, ‘that’s crazy I didn’t know like, they had video games as a sport.’ I guess you could say it sparked something in me. When I would visit him and he’d be playing, and it was kind of like, well, now I’m going to follow in his footsteps and I’m going to do this the best that I can do. And I’m going to keep on doing it in the future, hopefully.” Sheets said that he’s “absolutely loved every moment of being an esports coach. Even outside of just the competitive sports side of it, I’m seeing huge benefits for the students. I’ve seen students’ academics improve. And so, I think that alone from a teacher’s perspective, not just a coach’s perspective, it’s worth every minute that’s put into it.” The team’s progress can be followed on Instagram @MHS_TigersEsports, and they stream all their games live at 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on Twitch @MHS_Tigers.

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hree West Valley high school teams took top honors at the 2022 Arizona Envirothon competition. Two teams from Trivium Prep Academy in Goodyear won gold and bronze. Centennial High School in Peoria took silver. Thirteen teams met at Papago Park in Tempe recently to test their field skills in aquatic ecology, water quality, forestry and wildlife management, soil science, land use and agriculture. Teams then applied their expertise to address a real-world but hypothetical ecological challenge. This year, the theme was “Waste to Resources,” utilizing innovative and creative solutions for managing wastes regeneratively, turning them into resources through restoration, repurposing and recycling for the benefit of the natural environment and future generations. The top three teams presented their wholistic and sustainable solutions to a community landfill that had exceeded capacity and a call to reduce the waste stream from their school and community. The gold medalist Trivium team focused on restoring wildlife and riverine habitat through school- and community-driven education and adoption of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. Trivium’s Sabrina Sutlief described to the panel of judges that “we want to recognize that these are personal choices that are best motivated by our local community rather than imposed from a faraway place.” The Trivium Prep Academy champions will travel to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in July to represent Arizona at the international NCF Envirothon, competing for scholarships and prizes. The Ohio-bound Trivium team includes captain Zoe Delgado, Sabrina Sutlief, Aaron Flyod, Logan Young, Taylor Fuller and coach Mystie Foote. Thirteen five-member teams from eight high schools competed for honors and prizes. Schools from throughout the state included Phoenix (Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center, Paradise Valley and South Mountain), Buckeye

Left, winning team from Trivium Prep Academy in Goodyear will represent Arizona at the international NCF Envirothon in July. (L-R) Captain Zoe Delgado, Sabrina Sutlief, Aaron Floyd, Logan Young, Taylor Fuller, and Coach Mystie Foote. Right, 2022 runners-up, Centennial High School (L-R) Brooke Ojeda, Coach Jeffrey Jacob, Kathrine Miskimen, Captain Camden Petersen, Kaitlyn Swanson, Sophie Nguyen, and Coach Shelly Petersen. (Credit Jeff Humphrey FWS)

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Ecostation Awards: Soils and land use • First: Trivium Preparatory Academy (Team 2), Goodyear • Second: Centennial High School (Team 11), Peoria • Third: Tri-City College Preparatory High School, Prescott Aquatic ecology • First: Trivium Preparatory Academy (Team 2), Goodyear • Second: Tri-City College Preparatory High School, Prescott • Third: Centennial High School (Team 11), Peoria

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