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NEWS .............. 4 Avondale breaks ground on fifth fire station
NEWS ........... 10 Buckeye’s Sundance Park enters second phase
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April 28, 2021
The Voice of the West Valley for 36 years
WV NAACP: The real work is just beginning BY SARA EDWARDS
West Valley View Contributing Writer
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he world was watching with bated breath as Judge Peter Cahill read the verdict during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd last May by kneeling on his neck for 9 minutes. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on April 20. He will be sentenced June 16. Around the country, activists and protesters collectively sighed and celebrated accountability, while knowing the real work
toward justice has just begun. Former police officer Larnell Farmer, a West Valley NAACP member, said the verdict was astounding because it took the jury only 11 hours to reach a decision. “I was shocked that the verdict came back as quickly as it did and that he was found guilty,” Farmer said. “But, I don’t think it’s going to really change anything.” Farmer said this isn’t a new narrative, referring to the cases of Mohamed Noor, a Black police officer who fatally shot 33-year-old Justine Damond in 2017. Noor was convicted of third-degree manslaughter and murder but was acquitted on the charge
of intentional second-degree murder. Farmer said Chauvin had the backing and support of the police and Noor did not. It was the same narrative, though, that “a large Black man was out of control.” “I think the problem is in the system and the police system when it comes to qualified immunity,” Farmer said. “Until we start addressing that until police officers see Black and brown people as human beings, that’s when I think things will actually change.” Farmer said it’s troubling to wake up every morning to see another police shooting inci-
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Goodyear breaks ground for civic square BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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he city of Goodyear celebrated the groundbreaking of Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ on April 23, signaling another milestone in the state-of-theart project. The spot will serve as the community’s first gathering spot for festivals, concerts and parades. “The features of this project were truly created by our community, and I am very proud that the voices of our residents really drove this project,” said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. “This is the fulfillment of a long-held dream, and I couldn’t be more excited to see it finally become a reality.” The city of Goodyear has sought to
create a project like this for nearly 40 years. In 2019, Goodyear and Globe Corp. created a partnership that allowed the project to move forward. Globe owns 47 acres where the new Civic Square will be built, at the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 150th Drive. Globe is donating some of the land to Goodyear for this project. The project is part of a larger 47-acre parcel owned by Globe that will include
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The Goodyear Civic Park stage area will host community events and arts features. (Rendering courtesy of the city of Goodyear)
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NAACP...continued from page 1 dent occurred. He added the view on police shootings would be different if white people were killed by Black and brown officers. “I think people’s happiness around this verdict was that some form of justice came our way as Black people,” Farmer said. “When the verdict came, I was happy that Chauvin was found guilty, but then my next thought was, we still have a lot of work to do.” The West Valley NAACP is a new branch of local NAACP offices, opening its doors two years ago. Former state Rep. Dr. Gerae Peten began organizing the West Valley chapter in April 2019 after she saw a lack of representation for
Civic...continued from page 1 class A office space, retail, multifamily housing and other mixed uses. “We are beyond excited to begin construction of phase one of GSQ,” said Globe Corporation President George Getz. “Globe has owned the property since 1971, and with the explosive growth in Goodyear; time has come to create a new downtown for the city. GSQ will be the envy of every city in Arizona with the private-public partnership created by Globe and the city of Goodyear.” The project is expected to jump-start the development of restaurants, stores and entertainment. GSQ will bring in hundreds of workers to the area, which will be a big draw for new businesses. The city relied on citizens’ input in choosing the design and amenities of the new civic square. Those amenities include: • A state-of-the-art city hall. • A two-story library (twice the size of the current one). • A 2-acre park for community events, food trucks, parades, fairs and concerts (including an iconic Goodyear sign for selfies). • 100,000 square feet of upscale class A office space to attract high-quality jobs; a four-story parking garage. • Space for new restaurants, retail and entertainment. • An art sculpture to capture the story of Goodyear. “As I look back on the charrette process that was held many years ago in developing our civic center and the droves of citizens — families with tod-
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people of color in the area. “The nexus of several events in the West Valley made it apparent that people of color needed advocates, defenders and others who could relate and empathize with their plight in our racist, sexist and inequitable communities,” Peten said in a statement in 2019. “Racial profiling, job discrimination, educational malpractice, exorbitant jail sentences, mass incarceration and a multitude of other barriers to success that crush our aspirations for the American Dream must be eradicated.” Farmer said the chapter always looks for new members and allies who can help spread the word about the organization’s social justice work and activism.
“We’re looking for people who can write. We’re looking for allies,” he said. “There’s always strength in numbers, and we’re looking to align ourselves with others outside of the NAACP because there are a lot of activists and organizations here in the Valley.” Farmer said the West Valley chapter is one of the busier branches in the Valley. It wants to be more proactive than reactionary when it comes to issues of social justice in the area. “We would like to see somebody from our organization at every meeting, like school board meetings and council meetings,” Farmer said. “We’re trying to get our name out there so we can fight that good fight.”
dlers in strollers and teens who eagerly offered their ideas — I am thankful for the high level of engagement from our residents in this effort,” Lord said. “We had seniors who shared their life experiences, as well as many business owners, and those ideas will be part of our future.” Hundreds of people participated in the groundbreaking in person and virtually. City leaders, along with leader-
ship from Globe Corp. and Ryan Companies, the project builder, participated in the ceremonial turning of dirt. Special goggles were provided to attendees, allowing them to view a virtual version of the finished project. Goodyear’s current city hall requires future funding for reinvestment and expansion and was meant to be a temporary location. Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ is expected to be completed by mid-2022.
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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he city of Avondale and the Avondale Municipal Art Commission are seeking qualified artists to propose artwork that will be placed at the new fire station under construction at 127th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The public art will be outdoors, in
a highly visible site near the east entrance of the station, viewed from the street by pedestrians and motorists. The piece can be either newly conceived or readily available-for-purchase artwork that will complement the site and be thematically appealing. This public art will serve as a tribute to Avondale’s first responders, whose
commitment to their profession provides life-saving services to the community. The artwork should represent first responders’ heroic, selfless sacrifices. This call to art is open to all professional artists and artist teams whose body of work and skills or combined skill set are proven for a project of this magnitude.
Applications must be received at the Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323, by 5 p.m. Monday, May 10, or submitted electronically by registering at https:// bit.ly/3aCiaTv. The full scope of work can be found at https://bit.ly/2QZehB5. For questions, contact publicart@avondaleaz.gov.
Avondale breaks ground on fifth fire station
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Representatives from Avondale City Council, Avondale city manager’s office, fire and medical, Wilmeng Construction and Pearlman Architects at the fire station’s future site.
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vondale recently broke ground on a new fire station — the city’s fifth — at Van Buren Street and 127th Avenue. Designed by Perlman Architects of Arizona and constructed by Wilmeng Construction, the $12.5 million facility will open in February 2022. When completed, the 19,000-squarefoot Fire Station No. 175 will include three bays; office space and sleeping quarters; a kitchen/dining room; a training room; an exercise room; as well as a community room for public service outreach programs, such as blood pressure checks, school programs and educational tours. “With new housing permits on the rise, as well as economic development expansion, Avondale Fire-Medical has
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identified the need for an additional fire station to serve the city,” said Avondale City Manager Charles Montoya. “As growth accelerates in the city, the council is especially mindful of keeping ahead of public safety needs in the community.” Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise added, “This modern, strategically located new fire station will continue to give the professionals of Avondale Fire-Medical department the leading edge in providing outstanding public safety to the residents and businesses in Avondale.” Of the total project budget of $12.5 million, $8.5 million will be funded from accumulated savings in the general fund, and $4 million will be funded from accumulated fund balance in the Public Safety Sales Tax Fund. In September 2020, the city was awarded a $3 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to hire 14 new firefighter positions. The grant period runs from March 2021 to March 2024. Avondale has hired the personnel to staff the Van Buren Station. The new recruits are undergoing fire academy training and will graduate at the end of May.
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vondale firefighter David Santana moved to the United States with his parents when he was 8. Thinking back on his first year of school, he wishes it had a program like the mentorship collaboration he’s involved with now. “It would have been nice to have somebody to kind of look up to that looked like me and spoke the same language as me, but now I’m in a position where I’m able to provide that support,” he said. “It really makes me feel good, and hopefully other departments around the Valley will start something like this one.” In the 2019-20 school year, the fire department and Avondale Middle School partnered to start a support and mentorship program for students. Avondale Middle School Principal Lillian Linn said the idea came after seeing the Phoenix Fire Department’s similar program with a boys football team. The firefighters checked in with the players and their grades and built a relationship with them. “I knew that if I could get the Avondale firefighters to be a part of a mentorship program, that it would have a long-lasting impact on our kids,” she said. The program began with the Avondale Fire Department visiting the middle school and teaching the students about fire safety, followed by a meet and greet with the kids to build the mentor-student relationship. Santana said the department loves to give back to the community and connect with the students as mentors. He said because the firefighters come from different backgrounds — some from Avondale — being a mentor has been rewarding. “A lot of our guys and girls who work for the department love giving back to the community,” he said. The program had to pivot when the pandemic hit. Everything was moved online, and kids weren’t able to meet
in person with their teachers, friends or mentors. “This past year was either meeting the kids at their homes or doing Zooms with them,” Santana said. “We would bring them lunch and breakfast just to check on them and let them know that we’re thinking about them even during a pandemic.” Linn said the mentors help students in all areas of life and school, whether it’s looking at grades or being a parental role model. She also said the mentors have been helpful to students as they return to in-person learning after a year of virtual school. “They provide them with advice, so oftentimes the kids just need someone to listen to them and just give them that,” Linn said. Faculty and educators select and recommend who should participate in the program on an in-need basis. Students are then paired with a firefighter based on personalities or background. Linn said the program is expanding to other schools and departments, like the Goodyear and Evansville police departments. “As a principal, I’m just extremely grateful for the Avondale Fire Department for the relationships that they have built with my kiddos,” Linn said. “They treat them like their own, and to me that meant the world, because I know that my kids have that extra support to help guide them in the right direction.”
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F-150 water drive benefits the Salvation Army
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ord Motor Co., Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix and Valleywide Dunkin’ locations have teamed up with the Salvation Army to launch the ninth annual Fill an F-150 Bottled Water Drive from May 7 to May 23. All 13 metro Phoenix-area Ford dealerships are collecting cases of water to support the Salvation Army and its Emergency Disaster Services program, which provides hydration, respite and safety information to those in need at heat Hurricane Harbor Phoenix will provide a half-off relief stations in metro Phoenix on any day general admission coupon (good for up days with excessive heat warnings. to six admissions and redeemable online) to each According to Maricopa County person who donates at least one case of water Public Health, there were a record (standard 16.9-ounce, 24 or more bottles) at any 207 confirmed heat-associated metro Phoenix-area Ford dealership. (Photo courtesy deaths in Maricopa County in 2020, of Hurricane Harbor Phoenix) with more cases still under investigation. of the Salvation Army. To date, the Ford “The Salvation Army considers the Fill an F-150 water drive has collected apscorching Arizona heat our natural di- proximately 750,000 bottles of water for saster, so it is an Emergency Disaster the Salvation Army. Ford will jump-start Services response, and bottled water do- the drive with a $20,000 grant in support nations are vital to the effort,” said Maj. of the water drive and other Salvation David Yardley, the Salvation Army met- Army programs, courtesy of Ford’s Operro Phoenix program coordinator. ation Better World Phoenix program. “This water drive is just one of the “This is our ninth annual water drive many amazing ways Ford has supported in partnership with the Salvation Army, the Army over the years, and we are also which is very much in line with Ford’s grateful to Hurricane Harbor and Dunkin’ mission to serve the communities where for joining the cause this year. Tens of we do business and help those in need,” thousands of people will receive life-sav- said Brad Jones, Phoenix regional maning hydration because of this partnership.” ager for Ford Motor Co. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix will provide “We hope our Ford customers — and a half-off any day general admission cou- those new to Ford — will stop by a dealpon (good for up to six admissions and ership with their water donation and, in redeemable online) to each person who turn, get a little fun out of their good donates at least one case of water (stan- deed with discounted admission to Hurdard 16.9-ounce, 24 or more bottles) at ricane Harbor and a free delicious coffee any metro Phoenix-area Ford dealership. and donut at Dunkin’.” The discounted daily admission couThose interested in donating a case of pons are redeemable during the 2021 water in support of the Fill an F-150 Waseason. In addition, Dunkin’ will provide ter Drive may drop off water at Valley a coupon for one free medium coffee Ford dealerships May 7 to May 23, inand one free classic donut redeemable cluding Jones Ford Buckeye, 24600 W. through June 2021 (limit of one coupon Yuma Road, Buckeye, 623-386-4429; per person; must donate one case of 24 Peoria Ford, 9130 W. Bell Road, Peoria, or more bottles). Quantities for both of- 623-977-8888; Rodeo Ford, 13680 W. fers are limited. Test Drive, Goodyear, 1-877-746-1110; Ford’s goal is to collect 150,000 bottles or Sanderson Ford, 6400 N. 51st Aveof water during the water drive in support nue, Glendale, 623-842-8600.
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WV police join task force to look into critical incidents
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ine West Valley municipalities have signed an intergovernmental agreement to create an investigative team that looks into critical incidents. Police chiefs from the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, El Mirage, Tolleson and Surprise, as well as the town of Wicken-
burg make up the task force. The West Valley Investigative Response Team will assist in the investigation, documentation, evidence gathering and related functions of a “critical incident,” including officer-involved shootings, officer injuries and other investigations. This WVIRT will ensure involved agencies are not investigating their own critical incidents. The bill HB 2765 requires a third-par-
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ty investigation into police shootings and other incidents. While the bill was passed unanimously by the Arizona House of Representative’s Criminal Justice Reform Committee, there are skeptics, including Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone, who is accused of trying to help kill the bipartisan bill. During a press conference, Penzone said the bill fails to “truly make positive reform.” Additionally, he questioned the bill’s lack of specificity on how the investigation system would function, as well as stating it may cause smaller agencies with less resources to struggle. The bill also has its supporters, including Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the Arizona Police Association. Democratic state Rep. Reginald Bolding, along with two other Democratic lawmakers, introduced the bill. Bolding has been advocating for the bill since 2015. Critical incident investigations are labor intensive and require voluminous man hours to complete, often straining existing resources necessary to conduct other investigations, said Avondale Police Chief Dale Nannenga in a city council report. Each department will assign no less than one sworn law enforcement officer to represent that party on the task force. They will be required to participate in all activations, meetings, trainings and other duties. “We’re going to be using our most skilled investigators, the most experienced investigators,” said Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall. “When you have an independent investigation, that, in itself, will minimize any thought that there’s impropriety or there’s any type of bias, and that’s key to having this program.” Hall said it brings another level of transparency that all the agencies in the West Valley will be able to bring to their communities.
“Having that independent investigation or that independent collection of facts would help reduce that perception of bias or persecution, or any type of perception of misconduct or hiding facts or anything like that, that might occur in people’s minds,” he said. Hall said another task force benefit is the ability to mentor smaller agencies and provide them with not only training from more experienced investigators but provide them with more resources. “Some of the larger agencies have more technological upgrades and advances, and by pooling a lot of those resources together, we’re maximizing that availability, and all those resources will be available for any agency that experiences an officer-involved shooting,” Hall said. Nannenga said all of the municipalities are doing their part to make sure that fairness and unbiased investigations are the norm. “We want to try to relieve people’s suspicions. We really want the facts to come out,” Nannenga said. One of the newest editions of the task force is Surprise interim Police Chief Geoffrey Leggett. Leggett said this task force will continue to build on the already-established relationship the Surprise Police Department has with the community by maintaining and supporting their levels of trust. “I think it’s a very positive step, and it will aid the West Valley agencies, as well as their communities, and ensure that investigations are done to a high quality and ensure neutrality for the investigation,” Leggett said. Hall agreed. “At the end of the day here, transparency is important,” Hall said. “It’s critical in building public trust. And that independent investigation by another agency is also critical to maintaining that level of trust that there’s no improprieties going on.”
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HOV surprises Goodyear veteran with tribute BY LIN SUE COONEY
West Valley View Contributing Writer
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t was an emotional day to remember for veteran Kenneth Hamrick. The staff at The Groves in Goodyear invited family and friends to a patio party to celebrate his 89th birthday. His Hospice of the Valley care team had another surprise in the works: a Salutes visit to honor his military service. Hamrick served as an Army private for two years during the Korean War. “I loved this special honor,” he said softly. “It took me back to when I enlisted, 16 weeks of basic training. I was proud to serve.” Hamrick recalled a few scary memories, like hearing the order: “Fix bayonets.” His eyes narrow a bit. “That means you’re going to fight.” His most painful recollection — losing his cousin to the war. His favorite memory? “Well, my favorite thing was coming home,” he laughs. Then he sobers. “In one piece,” he added. After presenting Hamrick with a
handmade quilt featuring a patriotic theme, Army reservist Ron Garner proudly saluted a man he described as “kind, humble and most deserving of such an honor.” “It just makes my day. It’s really special for me to bond with a person who has served,” Garner said. “I mean, the man is 89 years old and is wearing his veterans hat. His service to our country is obviously significant to him.” The visit was also extremely touching for Hamrick’s family, who shared how much they cherished the moment the two men saluted each other. “This means so much. My dad never spoke of the war while I was growing up and probably doesn’t know how much I respect his service. We have our freedom because of men like him,” said daughter Kim Vancs. “This tribute was emotional for me.” At Hospice of the Valley, several people worked behind the scenes to make this happen, including Eileen Dullum, a volunteer coordinator; Samantha In-
ciong, a community liaison; social worker Katie Cozby; nurse Shannon Seidel; and team leader Sarah Ellis. Arizona is home to more than half a million veterans. The agency’s Saluting Our Veterans program reflects a commitment to honor veteran patients like Hamrick for their service to the country Hospice of the Valley volunteer Ron Garner and paand for the sacrifices they and tient Kenneth Hamrick salute each other at The Groves community in Goodyear, where the Korean War vetertheir loved ones made. an lives. (Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley) Since the program started in 2011, Hospice of the Valley their past with pride, while families are volunteers have made nearly 3,000 trib- left with precious new memories. ute visits. These trained volunteers, who Salutes visits are a beautiful way to are veterans themselves, provide an inti- bring comfort, dignity and compasmate face-to-face meeting — bestowing sionate care into someone’s life at a a ceremonial pin and a small flag. deeply meaningful time. To learn more The two veterans spend time rem- about becoming a volunteer for this or iniscing about their years of service, other programs, visit hov.org/volunteer often surprising family members who or call 602-636-6336. are delighted to hear stories they have never heard before. These moments are Lin Sue Cooney is director of community enpriceless gifts to veterans, who relive gagement for Hospice of the Valley.
Agua Fria Union High School District will be providing our Summer Food Service Program through…. Blue Bird Eats Student Home Delivery Meal Service and 5 day Meal Box Distribution. Monday thru Thursday, Blue Bird Eats will deliver a daily breakfast and lunch meal, to your home.
Distrito Escolar Superior de Agua Fria Union proporcionará nuestro Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano a través de.... Blue Bird come servicio de comidas para entrega a domicilio para estudiantes y distribución de la caja de comidas de 5 días. De lunes a jueves, Blue Bird Eats ofrecerá un desayuno diario y comida para el almuerzo a su hogar.
5 day meal box distribution will be provided each Wednesday at DEHS and AFHS. SFSP will operate Monday May 24, 2021 thru Thursday June 24, 2021. (excluding holidays and Fridays)
La distribución de la caja de comidas de 5 días se proporcionará todos los miércoles en DEHS y AFHS. SFSP operará del lunes 24 de mayo de 2021 al jueves 24 de junio de 2021. (excepto festivos y viernes)
There is no cost to participate to any child, 18 and under, in the Blue Bird Eats/Meal Box Distribution SFSP Program. If you would like to sign up for Blue Bird Eats Home Delivery Service, OR 5 day Meal Box Distribution, please provide your student’s name, student’s school, home delivery address, how many children under 18, are within your household, home phone number and home email address to: foodservices@aguafria.org Students or Parents must be home to receive meals. No meals will be left outside. If you have any questions, please call the Food Service Dept. at 623-932-7009
No hay ningún costo para participar a ningún niño, de 18 años o menos en el Blue Bird Eats/ Programa SFSP de Distribución de Cajas de Comidas. Si desea inscribirse en blue bird eats home delivery service, o distribución de cajas de comidas de 5 días, proporcione a sus estudiantes el nombre, la escuela de estudiantes, la dirección de entrega a domicilio, cuántos niños, menores de 18 años, están dentro de su teléfono del hogar, número de teléfono residencial y dirección de correo electrónico del hogar a: foodservices@aguafria.org Los estudiantes o padres deben estar en casa para recibir comidas. No se dejarán comidas afuera. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame al Departamento de Servicio de Alimentos al 623-932-7009
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Phase II of Sundance Park begins in Buckeye BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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uckeye’s Community Services Department recently broke ground on a 38-acre expansion at Sundance Park. It will feature a fishing lake with pavilion; splash pad; lighted basketball courts and multiuse sports fields; and additional playgrounds, ramadas and restrooms. Water used for the splash pad will drain into the fishing lake and then be used to irrigate the turf fields. “These new amenities are a direct result of input from Buckeye resi-
dents during the public meeting process in 2017 and 2018,” said Mayor Eric Orsborn. “I can’t wait to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the project is completed in about a year.” “Sundance Park helps our residents make lasting memories,” said Community Services Director Miranda Gomez. “This expansion also meets the goal of providing additional recreation space in one of the fastest-growing areas of the city.” The existing park opened in 2012, when Buckeye’s population was ap-
proximately 55,000. The city’s population is now double. The project’s funding comes from several sources, including a $3 million grant from the Land and Conservation Fund, administered through Arizona State Parks and Trails. Other funds come from impact fees paid by developers. Sundance Park is located at 22865 W. Lower Buckeye. To learn more about Buckeye’s parks and facilities, visit buckeyeaz.gov/parks.
Sundance Park will feature a fishing lake with pavilion; splash pad; lighted basketball courts and multiuse sports fields; and additional playgrounds, ramadas and restrooms. (Photo courtesy of the city of Buckeye)
Western Sky student helps the hungry through Bat Mitzvah BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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anielle Grumbling scaled back on her Bat Mitzvah celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it didn’t lessen her commitment.
In her invitations, the Western Sky Middle School seventh grader asked for donations to the Valley View Community Food Bank. She raised $1,176, enough money to feed 353 families. “I received a letter from my temple
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saying the shelves had cookies. Jennifer said her no food on them,” Dandaughter missed out on a ielle said. “It just broke party due to COVID-19. my heart. I decided to see “Usually, there’s a big what I could do to help party with family and them. I sent a letter out friends, and people from with my invitations saying California or New York the food bank had no food would come,” Jennifer on the shelves and if they said. “Because of COVID, could donate anything. it was just on Zoom, which, Even $5 would help. They in a way, is pretty cool. were very generous.” “I’m from New York, so Her mom, Jennifer, all of my family Zoomed said Danielle should be in. She worked really credited with starting the Danielle Grumbling, a seventh hard. It’s a really hard part fundraiser. Danielle is the grader at Western Sky Middle of the Torah. We practiced granddaughter of Fran and School, studied Hebrew for for nine months.” Virgil Grumbling of Litch- nine months in preparation for Although she’s only in her Bat Mitzvah. (Photo courtesy field Park, and the daugh- of Jennifer Grumbling) the seventh grade, Danielle said she would like ter of Dan and Jennifer to work in the health field after college Grumbling of Goodyear. “Danielle is one of the kindest people I because she likes helping people. know,” she said. “She has a great, big heart. “It could be anywhere from studying She’s the one who’s always by my side.” psychology to being an eye doctor,” said The Bat Mitzvah featured readings by Danielle, whose favorite subject is math. her grandparents and parents, and then The choice of occupation doesn’t surDanielle read from a Holocaust-era To- prise Jennifer. rah. The teen practiced Hebrew for nine “The other day we were talking,” Jenmonths, according to Jennifer. nifer recalled. “I’m a high school coun“It’s not in English. It’s in Hebrew,” selor, and I was asking her interview Danielle added. “I had to study for nine questions, like what she’s passionate months. I had to read 17 verses, which about. She said she doesn’t like seeing is 17 sentences, in Hebrew. In Hebrew, people struggle. Her heart breaks for people who struggle, especially when there are no vowels, just consonants.” After the readings, select members she sees them hungry or poor. I was realof the family celebrated with cake and ly proud of her.”
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A quick rebuttal Editor: This is kind of a rebuttal to Linda Butler in Tonopah. There is such a thing called due diligence. When you buy a house or property it should be taken seriously. You moved to the country where there are dairy farms (cows), chickens, horses, pigs, and various other farm and wild animals. These produce various odors. These were there long before you bought your property. So why all the fuss? Is it because you didn’t do your due diligence? The people who raise these animals bring jobs and income to their respective communities. You do have rights, but you should respect the rights of these people also. Lee Jablow Goodyear
Beef and dairy farmers are committed to the environment
Editor: Important environment conversations often lead back to food production — something that, as a fourth-generation Arizona dairy farmer, I am very passionate about. Sustainable practices are the heartbeat of our farm. We recycle all water and utilize the manure from the cows as fertilizer on the crops that we raise to feed our cows. Additionally, cattle are fantastic upcyclers — meaning, their ruminant digestive systems turn things that humans can’t eat, like grass, other forages and byproducts, into beef and milk for human consumption. Byproducts that our dairy’s nutritionist formulates into our cows’ diets include cotton seeds (from local cotton), spent distillers grains, and bakery and
produce waste (expired or too “ugly” from grocery stores) that would otherwise be sent to a landfill. By upcycling these materials, we add nutritional and environmental value, while producing food highly nutritious to humans. There is widespread misrepresentation of beef production to make it seem like we’re environmentally unfriendly. This simply is not true. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, beef production in the United States is only responsible for 2% of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Even when the production of animal feed, fuel and electricity necessary for beef production is factored into the equation, it is still responsible for just 3.7% of GHG. While caring for the environment and our natural resources, we are also producing nutrient-rich beef and dairy products to feed a growing global population. Every day I thank you for supporting Arizona beef and dairy farmers. We are committed to continuously improving the way we care for our land and cattle to ensure a sustainable food supply. Clint Gladden Saddle Mountain Dairy Buckeye
Disparity in Buckeye swim programming
Editor: Shame on the city of Buckeye for abandoning swim team! Buckeye states that swim lessons are the best option due to the percentage of child drownings. How about we talk about the percentage of Buckeye 10- to 18-year-olds suffering under this COVID-19 pandemic? Let’s talk about the exponential rise in calls to mental health crisis lines or the overwhelmed mental health floors
at PCH. Our kids have taken the brunt of this pandemic. From school closure to loss of activity to limits of social time to denying them rites of passage, our kids took it. They tumbled along. Our kids deserve something normal. Something to get their physical bodies in action, to give them a healthy habit in place of maladaptive coping skills thrust at them in the name of survival. The city proudly broke ground on a lake and splash pad. More things for toddlers and young children. What do you have for my 14- and 16-yearolds in the form of physical fitness in a group dynamic (aka socialization)? Lessons will not suffice and are no safer than team. COVID has created a scapegoat of blame. Loss of funds? COVID. Need to reshape outcomes? COVID. Safety and mitigation to appear “safe”? COVID. Call it what it is and what the CDC called it — hygiene theater! The perks of living in a city come with programs, amenities and options to invigorate and stimulate the health and well-being of the city’s residents. So, please, justify for me and for my 14- and 16-year-olds why you are tak-
ing even more from them. Why is your bottom line more important than their physical and mental health? Because I’m sure the city will step in when our teens’ epidemic of obesity or massive mental health crisis rise exponentially, right? Because, friend, we are already there. Amy Speight Buckeye
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Looking realistically at verdict in Chauvin case BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
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he last of the guilty pronouncements in the case of former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin still hung in the air when your thoughts turned to the other 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers on the job in this divided nation of ours. Never has there been a more difficult time to do what I believe is the most difficult, most misunderstood job in the world today. I will explain my logic momentarily, but first let me issue the caveat necessary anytime I write about public safety. My day job involves public relations for a wide range of clients, among them police organizations. They are not paying me to write this. In fact, they don’t know I am writing it. I am writing this piece because I care about the officers on the front lines and I continue to believe that the vast ma-
jority of cops in America can be trusted to do right by all men and women, no matter the color of their skin. In this belief I appear to be joined by about 7 in 10 of my neighbors, according to a recent poll by USA Today/ Ipsos. Their March 5 survey found that 69% of us “trust local police and law enforcement to promote justice and equal treatment for people of all races” — a 13% rise in support from the same question asked nine months earlier. On the flip side, the same group did an online poll hours after Chauvin was judged guilty. That survey found that 71% of 1,000 Americans polled agreed with the jury’s verdict. These contrasting statistics underscore the two very different views that have prevailed in the aftermath of Chauvin applying his knee to George Floyd’s neck last Memorial Day. On the one side, we have those who view the Floyd killing as an indictment of every cop, a sign that everyone with
a badge is a seething racist. They want to “defund the police” and dismantle law enforcement, replace beat cops with social workers, psychologists and who knows what else. I’m surely generalizing, but their rhetoric seems to suggest that every cop is the enemy. Then there’s the other side, which views policing as a profession in dire need of reform — not wanton destruction but fixes, not extinction but evolution. What ails policing? According to a comprehensive database compiled by the Washington Post, since 2015 police officers across the United States have shot dead 136 unarmed Black men and women. Such a sad list of names is entirely too long, and it does not include killings like George Floyd, which did not involve gunshots. Nor does it include the other 266 unarmed people shot dead by police during those 75 months, including 168 white men and women. This list of more than 400 unarmed
dead strongly suggests that policing has a use-of-force problem that requires rethinking, revision, repair. But that is a far different problem than the media and political narratives that have taken hold, stories that drive division to exactly the degree that they refuse to consider policing outside the lens of race and prejudice. The shortsightedness at work is here is nothing new — it’s the same fallacy that makes racial profiling so unfair and appalling. Most of us understand that judging an entire group by the actions of one person or a few persons is bad logic and to be avoided at all costs. A criminal of a certain race is not an indictment of that race. And the actions of Derek Chauvin and his culpability in the death of George Floyd say far less about the other 800,000 police officers than the critics would have us believe. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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Language control, not border control
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he Biden administration is not only working to erase our southern border; it is also intent on erasing any term that accurately depicts the dire situation we now face. Officials are directing department heads at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to embrace politically correct euphemisms. Hence, “illegal” becomes “undocumented”; “alien” morphs into “noncitizen”; or “migrant” and “assimilation” transform into “integration.” As expected, advocates for open borders champion these changes as “humane.” “Insane” is more like it. Aiding and abetting in this insanity are the watchdogs turned lapdogs of the media. Tegna, the parent company of KPNX-TV (Channel 12, Phoenix), has issued a corporate mandate to expunge the terms “illegal” and “illegal immigrant” from news coverage provided by its stations. Taking to Twitter to crow about the new policy was Jeremy Jojola, a reporter for Tegna-owned KUSA-TV, Denver. Jojola insists the “language is changing to make it less harmful.” He adds, “We will also avoid someone’s immigration status if it’s not relevant to (the) story.” Finally, the reporter becomes a confessor: “As a Hispanic and longtime hard news journalist who worked in El Paso, Ciudad Juarez, and Albuquerque, I am guilty of immediately accepting the Americanized consensus and archaic terms.” Americanized? Archaic? Try “accurate,” instead. A closer examination of Jojola’s “word salad” is troubling. Journalism is displaced by advocacy when he asserts that euphemism limits harm. Worse, the reporter becomes judge, jury and censor when he promises to avoid mentioning
the immigration status of a story subject if it’s “not relevant.” Does this mean that he won’t mention an accused criminal’s initial crime of coming here illegally — oops! — arriving “unauthorized?” Most troubling, Jojola confuses ethnicity with ethics. He confesses his “guilt” as a Hispanic for using terms once commonly accepted in the “reporter’s lexicon.” Actually, the Associated Press (AP) moved to amend its “stylebook” long before Tegna took its recent actions. Way back in 2013, the AP axed the terms “illegal alien,” an “illegal,” and “illegals.” The AP went even further, also banning the use of “unauthorized.” The only time such terms were authorized? When they came in direct quotations. Of course, it should also be noted that the AP made its changes at the height of the Obama administration, voicing concerns that the terms had to be changed because they were “labeling people, instead of behavior.” In so doing, the AP could very well have changed its own name from “Associated Press” to “Active Partisans.” There are obvious partisan priorities in play when it comes to our border policy. Simply stated, Democrats view open borders and amnesty as a chance to bring in “cheap votes.” Establishment Republicans agree because they desire “cheap labor.” Yet Americans of a more populist bent from both parties or without partisan affiliation understand that the only thing cheapened by open borders is our national security, our economic security and our personal security. So, plain speaking is in order: It is time to end the illegal invasion of our country. Our nation’s very survival is at stake. President Reagan put it this way: “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.
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elcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we are going to look at some major developments in the works in Buckeye, according to the city’s economic development director, David Roderique. We will answer reader questions, too. Have one for us? Email lserrato@ timespublications.com.
Buckeye developments The city of Buckeye has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States since 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Buckeye’s population has risen by 56.6% in nearly 10 years.
As the population continues to rise, new stores and service industries continue to join the city. Roderique provided the West Valley View with major additions and developments happening in Buckeye this year and next. Roderique said growth is beneficial to the city, as well as the chance to provide additional employment opportunities for the West Valley. “Buckeye continues to see rapid growth in all areas. In addition to the residential development that is setting records, we are also seeing significant new growth in all commercial categories, including new employment, new retail and new services,” Roderique said. Here’s what Buckeye residents can
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The discount store company is almost finished with the construction of its new West Coast distribution center on Miller and Durango. There are 14 Five Below locations, this being the first in Buckeye. Five Below will be fully operational this summer.
The rest of the shopping plaza will see other top-notch tenants, including ACE Hardware, Ebb and Flow Coffee, Jack in the Box, Filibertos, O’Reillys, Macayo’s and Café Rio. Roderique also said an additional center will be opening across the street from the Fry’s Food Store.
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Located next door to the Five Below in Buckeye, LGE Design Build just broke ground. The 860,000-squarefoot industrial spec building is expecting to meet a grand opening date of early 2022. The full-service design and general contracting firm is located just south of Interstate 10 at the northwest corner of North Miller Road and Lower Buckeye Road.
Buckeye’s newest My Place Hotel officially opened in April, marking the chain’s second Arizona location. The first was in Avondale. My Place Hotels offer full-sized refrigerators, a burner cooktop, a microwave and on-site laundry facilities for all extended-stay rooms. The new hotel is located at 1019 S. Watson Road. For more information or to book a room, visit myplacehotels.com or call 623-440-3661.
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The highly anticipated grand opening of the new Fry’s Food Store is set for May 5 at Jackrabbit and Indian School Road.
Great Hearts Great Hearts has announced that a charter school is set to open in Buckeye, making it the 23rd Arizona location. Archway Roosevelt and Roosevelt Preparatory Academy are slated to open in fall 2022. The 25acre campus will be the largest of any of the schools. The school will initially serve about 800 students, grades kindergarten through eighth, and will expand each grade level until it becomes a K-12 campus. At its full capacity, Roosevelt will have about 1,100 students. Roosevelt Preparatory Academy will be located at Jackrabbit Trail and Van Buren. Applications go live on Nov. 8 for the 2022-23 school year. For more information, visit rooseveltprep. greatheartsamerica.org.
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Briefcase...continued from page 14 Question from a reader
Any business news on the Douglas Ranch in Buckeye? Douglas Ranch has caused many to question when and if it will break ground anytime soon. The 33,800-acre community was initially anticipated to break ground in 2012, but due to the housing crisis, development was delayed and was to resume in 2019. Roderique said the developer expects to officially start construction within the next year. Douglas Ranch will allow for more than 104,000 units; 55 million square feet of office, retail and employment uses; 29 elementary schools; six high schools; and about 7,000 acres of parks and open space. Douglas Ranch is designed to house nearly 300,000 residents. For more information, visit douglasranchaz.com.
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andsea Homes’ Centerra community has 136 new homes for sale in Goodyear. This is the second phase of homes to open in Centerra, which offers homes with seven floor plans ranging from three to four bedrooms, with an option for six bedrooms, and two to three and a half bathrooms. The community also features amenities such as two tot lots, a playground and a luxury pool. Prices range from $294,900 to $329,900. “Our goal is to create attainable housing for anyone interested in entering the housing market,” said Todd Condon, vice president of sales and marketing, Landsea Homes, Arizona division. “Our Centerra community brings state-of-the-art homes perfect for families and individuals in a highly desirable Goodyear location but at a lower, market-leading price point.” Close to relaxation and recreational offerings, including Spring Training at Goodyear Ballpark, The Market at Estrella Falls, or hiking in the Estrella
The second phase of homes in Centerra has seven floor plans that range from three to four bedrooms, with an option for six bedrooms, and two to three and a half bathrooms. (Photo courtesy of Landsea Homes)
Mountain Regional Park, the Centerra community blends modern living for families and active individuals. Homes at Centerra are part of Landsea Homes’ Performance Collection and are equipped with high-performance home features that include smart home automation technology utilized by the Apple HomeKit environment. The smart home automation features include an Apple TV, wireless network internet throughout the home, entry door locks, thermostat control, garage
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onghouse Wines expanded its distribution partnership with Scout Distribution to include Arizona. The portfolio of brands also includes Wren House Brewing, Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Harland Brewing, Bivouac Ciderworks and Dark Horse Coffee Roaster. “I previously lived in Tempe and attended Arizona State University until moving out to San Diego in 2013, so returning to Arizona with Longhouse Wines is something I’m really looking forward to,” said owner Ryan Jacobson. Jacobson founded Longhouse Wines in 2017. It produces wines sourced from premium regions around California, with an emphasis on Sonoma, Monterey and the Sierra Foothills. The name Longhouse originates from a memorable childhood fort bearing the same name. Longhouse has been awarded more than 20 medals in international wine
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competitions, including five gold medals in the first three months of 2021. Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded the 2017 Sierra Foothills GSM Red Blend a 91-point score, calling the wine “…big, balanced and concentrated.” Leading the Scout Distribution AZ team is industry veteran Bryan Paul, who brings more than 28 years of knowledge from his time with Boston Beer Co. and Young’s Market Arizona. Recently, he was the senior vice president/general manager of Southern California at Young’s Market. “I am excited to partner with Longhouse Wines and Ryan Jacobson in Arizona,” Bryan said. “Ryan has a passion for the wine industry and produces outstanding wines with incredible packaging that Arizona retailers and consumers will no doubt enjoy.” Longhouse will launch with the 2018 Monterey County Pinot Noir and 2018 Sierra Foothills GSM Red Blend, with plans to add a 2020 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc in May.
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Ex-Desert Edge standout a success with Air Force Academy BY ZACH MOORE
years of her schooling. She also played club volleyball for the Revolution 18s, a division of the local Revolution Volleyball Academy. Its goal is to develop young girls into technically sound athletes. She always wanted to be an integral part of her teams. “When I was a freshman on the junior team, it made me want to work even harder to get on the varsity team,” Harvey said. “It made me more competitive.” Harvey is guided by Air Force head coach Keith Barnett, who is in heading into his third season as the Falcons’ head coach. The Air Force began recruiting Harvey in her sophomore year at Desert Edge. Barnett said it’s meaningful to help Harvey develop her skills. “He has seen me since I was a sophomore, so he has seen me develop into
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oi Harvey was awarded the Mountain West Conference Freshman Volleyball Player of the Year. A graduate of Goodyear’s Desert Edge High School, Harvey is the first Air Force volleyball player to win an individual conference award. She tied for third on the team with 118 total kills, 2.31 kills per set and 147 points scored. This award reflected the effort she displayed on the court, and she is grateful for it. “It was overwhelming,” Harvey said about receiving the recognition. “I’m glad I won it, though, because I worked really hard for it. The whole program is really there for me, and they pushed me to be the player I am today.” Harvey played for Desert Edge all four
the player I am today,” Harvey said. “On the court, there has been a lot of communication between the coaches and myself.” Harvey attended the Air Force Academy’s Prep School following her graduation from Desert Edge, preparing her to succeed. “They helped me with my study habits and to not be afraid to ask other people for help,” Harvey said. “That is a big part of the academy, not being afraid to ask for help and being confident with yourself.” While she may have been “surprised” to have won this award, the effort and intensity on the court is nothing new for her. Harvey is planning to major in behavioral science with a minor in Spanish. She has plans to become a counselor.
Joi Harvey was awarded the Mountain West Conference Freshman Volleyball Player of the Year. She attended Desert Edge High School. (Photo courtesy of Joi Harvey)
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he life of a promoter hasn’t been easy since the pandemic crushed live events more than a year ago. Limits and often outright bans on crowds made it pretty difficult for promoters like Tim Matykiewicz, especially because his company organizes events for large crowds. That’s why Matykiewicz is excited as he gets down to the final days of planning the 10th annual Arizona Balloon Classic, which runs from will run Friday, April 30, to Sunday, May 2, at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. The balloon festival is coming a little later than usual, and Goodyear’s virus mitigation plan required him to cut the balloonists from 35 to 15. However, Matykiewicz is as psyched as a kid on
Christmas morning. Judging by the pace of advance ticket sales, he may not be alone. “Ticket sales have never been like this before,” he said. “We got a report from our ticket vendor out of Chicago, and she asked, ‘What are you guys doing down there? Your tickets are like we’ve never seen before.’ “I think it’s timing, and I think it’s cabin fever. Everybody wants to get out. … I think we’re going to be the first big festival in Goodyear. We’re going to be the big first big festival in the West Valley — probably the metro area, with the exception of Barrett-Jackson and the Phoenix Open. We’re the only big thing happening to kind of kick off the summer.” And it’s a more welcomed summer than 2020’s was. His company, Arizona Events Group,
naturally took a big hit. “I mean, we survived, but it’s been a tough 14 months for us,” he said, noting that one of the few bright spots was a three-weekend fall festival his company produced at Wild Horse Pass that drew 1,000 people — and no COVID-19 cases. Matykiewicz is ensuring the Arizona Balloon Classic is as safe from COVID-19 as possible as well — and not just because he was down with the virus, “sick as a dog throughout the Christmas holidays.” “The numbers are looking good, but we’re still going to be vigilant,” he said. “We don’t have to require masks now, but we recommend it. We don’t have to require and enforce distancing, but we’re going to recommend it and then hand sanitizer. We have a good hand sanitizer sponsor. So, they’re pro-
viding a couple hundred gallons of the stuff and the hands-free equipment to dispense it.” Gates open at 6 a.m. April 30 and May 1 and stay open till 9 p.m. On Sunday — a free admission day — gates open at 6 a.m. and close at noon. Tickets can be purchased at abcfest. com, and kids 12 and younger are free — as are veterans and active military. The gates open so early because some of the cool stuff occurs around that time — and not just the free admission from 6 a.m. to noon April 30. Around 6 a.m. April 30 and May 1, brilliantly colored balloons will fly in as their operators compete in the Hare & Hound Race, vying to get as close as they can to snatch a set of keys from atop a balloon about 50 feet above the ground. The keys will give them a free year’s lease on a pickup truck, while
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hriftBooks, the world’s largest independent online seller of used books, is moving from a 65,000-square-foot building in Phoenix to a 190,000-square-foot building at 9393 W. Buckeye Road, near Tolleson. According to Barbara Hagen, ThriftBooks’ vice president of sales and mar-
keting, the Seattle-based company has 65 employees, and it hopes to triple that. ThriftBooks has been in Arizona since 2011. “It’s been a place that’s served us well, in terms of locations and labor market,” Hagen said. “It’s been very favorable for us. When we were looking to find locations for expansion, Phoenix rose to the top of the list.”
ThriftBooks operates multiple processing centers throughout the United States that purchase, grade and distribute used and rare/collectible books. They are sold through a variety of online platforms, like ThriftBooks.com, Amazon, eBay and Etsy. The Phoenix location is a full-end operation, from receiving to processing and shipping, Hagen said.
“We have jobs in all of those areas that are open, as well as leadership jobs,” she said. To apply, visit thriftbooks.com. “The employees we have there have stayed with us for so long,” Hagen added. “It’s like a family. I think it’s a good place to work. Phoenix is one of our best locations in terms of employee base and its camaraderie.”
there also will be a small balloon to grab that contains $2,400 in cash. “Those two big prizes — the pilots go nuts over that stuff, they really do,” Matykiewicz said. “You have to start a mile away from the site, and you have to fly in and grab without touching the ground. There also are other cash prizes for the balloonists who come closest to landing on a target painted on the ground. Spectators can walk on the field right next to the balloons and experience the inflation and lift off. New this year is the Desert Winds Kite Festival from My Wind Stuff, which will fly kites larger than semitrucks, windsocks the size of motorhomes and a 50-foot Mega Fish Kite above the festival grounds April 30 and May 1. Kites for all ages and abilities will be on hand for sale, including single-line and dual-line sport kites as well as quad-line stunt kites. Kite show times will be based on weather conditions. On both evenings, attendees can wander around the field full of tethered, illuminated hot air balloons glowing in
time to music. Saturday night will feature a Pilots Parade with a constant burn of purple, green, red and yellow flames from the balloons. A fireworks show will precede the AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union Desert Glow. An assortment of other activities includes hot air balloon rides and tethered rides, inflatable games, stunt bike shows, live entertainment, sampling, and retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchasing or browsing. Matykiewicz said even though he had to pare the number of vendors, there will still be dozens, ranging from original jewelry to home improvement items. There will also be candy canons, paper rocket making and launching, and parachute racing for all ages. And there is a food fest that includes beer gardens, food trucks and festival food favorites throughout all two and a half days of the festival. Matykiewicz donates a portion of the beverage and ticket sales to a charity, and this year’s partner is Valley of the Sun United Way. One dollar from each
ticket sold will be dedicated to United Way’s COVID Relief and Rebuilding Program in Maricopa County. Last year’s Arizona Balloon Classic raised $7,500 for United Way, funding 1,072 food bags for students. Given that the event is being held several months later than usual, Matykiewicz naturally is concerned about the weather. Obviously, it will be warmer than February, when it usually is held, so he advises guests to dress appropriately and bring sun protection. He also is mindful that this time of
year can get windy — posing a threat to balloonists. That’s why balloon events’ schedule depends on wind conditions, particularly because “hot air balloons don’t like working in weather hotter than 70 degrees. It’s just hard on the equipment.” But Matykiewicz thinks people will know how to prepare for warm weather and that they’ll be chomping at the bit for some spectacle and the feeling of being part of a crowd. “I think people are used to it,” he said. “We’ll be alright.”
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ore than 350 students participated in the third annual Piedmont University Symposium on April 14 in Demorest, Georgia. The high-profile event embodies the Piedmont Promise “practical” pillar by providing research opportunities for students. The symposium is becoming a tradition at Piedmont and is a celebration of research, creativity and inquiry. Studies have shown that students who receive engaged learning experiences are more resilient, persist in their education and are nimble learners. Among the student presenters was Gabriella Hayes of Goodyear. Topics like how primary teachers feel about virtual learning and the differences in salary, media attention and amenities based on gender in sports were timely. Others sought answers
about the accuracy of wearable devices that track steps, what it takes to make a film from scratch with no money, and “Solving the Dating Problem.” Participants presented their findings to other students, faculty and staff at locations across the Demorest campus and in Athens. Most were face to face with students, answering questions about their respective topics, while other presentations were virtual. “We have had the symposium in three different formats now,” said Dr. Julia Schmitz, associate professor of biology. “The first was in person, the second virtual due to COVID, and this year it was a hybrid format to allow for social distancing.” Schmitz is director of the quality enhancement plan, which promotes high-impact practices (HIP). They engage students in deep learning ex-
periences in and out of the classroom, focusing on community engagement and leadership, global learning, and undergraduate research and creative inquiry. The symposium is perhaps the most visible representation of HIP on campus. With more students than ever participating in the day-long event on both campuses, approximately 120 faculty, staff and students volunteered to be timekeepers/runners, judges and “bouncers,” who were on the lookout for social distancing and mask compliance. Geeth Mahagamage, the class of ’22, worked on two team projects: Robinhood v. Wallstreetbets, about the ethical concerns around limiting stock buys, and Ghost Games v. Regular: A Piedmont Soccer Analysis.
“While I enjoyed both projects and the topics, I believe that I would not have the opportunity or drive to do this research had it not been for the symposium,” Mahagamage said. “All my professors encouraged my classmates and me to take part in the symposium in any capacity possible, and two of my classes (business ethics and business analytics) had dedicated a major section from the syllabus for students to actively engage by doing research within the area of study of the course and present it to Piedmont peers at the symposium.” Students were given feedback via digital “Liongrams.” Praise ranged from “amazing” to “master’s-level quality.” The next symposium is April 6, 2022.
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Alan G. Klink “Big Al”, 75, died on April 7, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 26, 1945 in Osage, Iowa to Catherine “Carroll” and David Klink. Al is survived by his wife of 49 years Jean Klink, his sister Carol (Steve) Adamowicz, sister-in-law Marie (Bernie) Henry, brother-in-laws John (Mary) Dugan, Ron (Barb) Sweet Dugan, five nieces and nephews, countless other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley. You can view the complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at http://www.simplycremationaz.com /obituary/alan-g-klink-big-al/
Robert (Bob) Walker Moore
Robert (Bob) Walker Moore, 98 passed away at the La Loma Care Center April 15, 2021. Bob was born on February 26,1923 in Cedar Rapids. Iowa. His parents were Howard Walker Moore and Ruth Jenkins Moore.
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Norma Gilbert Norma Lee Gilbert, age 95, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on March 30, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born May 23, 1925 to Robert and Esther in Wickenburg, Arizona. Norma was a wonderful wife and mother of 3 very energetic boys. She worked for the Maricopa County Court system as a secretary to the Judge during her time there. Norma lived a long and happy life and liked to plant flowers. She is survived by her sons; Larry L. Gilbert and David L. Gilbert, her daughter-in-law, Margaret Elaine Gilbert, and her brother; Robert Westall. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Lora Leigh Gilbert, Amy Marie Gilbert-Beach, John William Gilbert, Adam Lee Gilbert, Mark Gilbert, and Robert Gilbert, and her two great-grandchildren; Jacob Gilbert, and Shyanne Gilbert. Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Gilbert and her eldest son, Raymond L. Gilbert Jr. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/norma-gilbert/
William Bennett
William Bennett, 70, of Utica, New York passed away April 1, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born July 20, 1950, to William Bennett and Helen Hendricks in Utica, New York. He is survived by his wife Carly Bennett, his daughter Jenelle Bennett, his sisters Jane Bennett and Janie Rivette and his brother Walt Bennett. You can leave the family condolences at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/william-bennett/
Carolyn Yvonne Whitehead April 19, 1945 - March 23, 2021
Carolyn Yvonne Whitehead age 75, of Buckeye, AZ passed away March 23, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born April 19, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Alice and James Hoke. Preceded in death by her late husband of 57 years Jimmy Whitehead Sr. her parents James and Alice Hoke, brothers James and Gilbert Hoke, sister Anne Dean. Carolyn and Jim moved their family to Arizona in 1979 from Terre Haute Indiana. Prior to moving to Arizona, she was involved in Cub Scouts as a Den mother and a Brownie Leader for Greenwood Elementary School. After moving to Arizona, she attended Apollo College where she earned her Medical Assistant license. In 1983 she began working at West Valley Nursing home (Genesis Estrella) in Avondale, Arizona she was the first Social Service/Admissions Director for the facility, Carolyn also served her community by working on the Billy Moore's day parade committee with the Chamber of Commerce also involved in the Alzheimers Association she worked at the Center for 19 years before retiring. She loved spending time with her family and was an awesome cook. Carolyn is survived by her children, Jimmy Whitehead Jr. (Suzy), Mark Whitehead Sr. (Kara), Angel Troester (Frank), Denise Franklin (Jerry), and Belinda Jeter (Billy); Grandchildren; Melissa, Jimmy III, Kathleen, Alice, Pamela, Mark Jr, Ryan, Matthew, Chad, Zoe and Auston; Great Grandchildren; Juelz, Aubree, Brantley, Madelynn, Ainsley, Ryker, Landon, Mason, Kenneth, Zoey, Olivia, Sarah, Hannah, and Abigail; Sister Nikki Hatcher (Danny) several nieces, nephews brother in laws and sister in law. The family plans to have a memorial celebration in honor of Carolyn at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneral home.com
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Dennis was a man with such a passion for life that while taking his last breath, did so while traveling with his wife by his side. With a heavy heart we say farewell to a man that left his imprint on every person that had the privilege of meeting him. Dennis passed away on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia at the age of 69-years-old, with a ticket to the Masters Golf Tournament in his pocket. He saw the tournament with the best possible view from heaven, while smiling down on his son. Dennis always had a story to tell and another exciting trip on the way. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, MaryAnn (Cookie) Pennella of Sun City, Arizona. They created a beautiful life together for all to share and always opened their home to family and friends. Their marriage was about creating a home filled with love, laughter, warmth, music and good food. Dennis was a gourmet cook and loved to make special meals for all to feast on, while MaryAnn was the perfect host. He and MaryAnn had a bucket list of places to see and experience. Fortunately, many of these adventures were crossed off their list. MaryAnn will carry him with her as she completes the journey with her husband watching down from the heavens. Dennis was born on December 9, 1951 in Torrance, California to Peter and Hedwig “Dolly” Pennella, who both preceded him in death. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather during this life. He worked for several large transportation companies, and eventually created his own company called Driver Solutions. He was a loving and giving man whose greatest joy was found in the faces of all those he loved. He lived his life to the fullest and playing golf with his buddies was one of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid horse racing enthusiast and loved to bet on the ponies as often as possible. Dennis loved to travel, but most of all loved to host friends and family. Dennis is further survived by his siblings, Ricke Pennella of Sun City, Arizona; Candice “Candy” Rodriguez (Tony) of Goodyear, Arizona; Carl Pennella of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Karen Pennella Walker (William) of Sun City, Arizona. Most of all, Dennis and MaryAnn loved their children. They include Sabrina Diaz of Bell, California; Sherry Diaz of Lynwood, California; Jennifer Sharpe of Santa Monica, California; Sarah Pickard (Steve Rodgers) of Sheridan, Indiana; Justin Clarke (Jaime) of Goodyear, Arizona; and Chelsea Grubbs of Buckeye, Arizona. Dennis will be greatly missed by many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, as well as a host of extended family, co-workers and many friends. As Dennis Pennella would say, “this is not goodbye, but I will see you soon and we will surely meet again”. We will all greatly miss this wonderful man. Please join us for the Celebration of Life event for Dennis Pennella on May 1, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The celebration will be held at Scott Park, 13817 W Van Buren Street Goodyear, Arizona 85338. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship has been created in Dennis’ honor through the Estrella Mountain Community College Culinary Arts Program.
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Howard Lee Duff, 62, of Goodyear, Arizona died April 15, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born April 22, 1958 to Warren and Coleena Duff in Rockford, Illinois. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Duff and sister, Teresa Peterson. A visitation will be held at 1PM on April 25, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Home. Condolences can be left for the family at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/howard-lee-duff/
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PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR INCLUSION
Fowler is family! 1617 S. 67th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85043 Phone: (623) 707-4500 www.fesd.org
A petition for inclusion of lands into the Roosevelt Irrigation District has been filed by landowner 4K2P, LLC seeking to add the parcel identified as APN 502-51-013C located near 5020 S. Perryville Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326 to the District. The petition will be considered at the District office located at 103 W. Baseline Road, Buckeye, Arizona, on May 11, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Any person objecting to the petition may attend the meeting to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Published: West Valley View/Business April 21, 28, May 5, 2021 / 37761
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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: UNIVERSAL Body Style: 10 X 60 Model 1964 VIN: Year: UDE602FDS11717 Date and Ti m e o f Sa l e : 5 /2 5 /2 0 2 1 10:00AM Location of Sale: Space No. 334 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2.597.03 per Writ dated 11/6/2020 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: 01/24/89 Name(s) of Tenant(s): George & Ethel Speck Owner of Record: Ethel Josephine Speck Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The sale will be conducted to observe state guidelines for COVID-19. 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. Published: West Valley View, April 21, 28, 2021 / 37582
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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM Project: Installation of Marley Park Well #3
Marley Park Phase II LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the work as listed below in Surprise, AZ for the Marley Park® community. The Work collectively consists of Installation of a potable Well with capacity of 1,500 gpm at a depth of 650 feet, which includes the installation of a generator, dry wells, landscaping, electrical equipment, and instrumentation in accordance with the Contract Documents and other associated work in accordance with the specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 23, 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 May 5, 2021 at 10:00am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the prebid 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 4, 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 Marley Park Phase II 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 Marley Park Phase II LLC upon award. Cashier’s 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 awarded 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 Marley Park Phase II LLC, and the City of Surprise 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. Marley Park Phase II LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Marley Park Phase II LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Marley Park Phase II 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 Marley Park Well #3. No engineers estimated will be distributed.
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: FANTASY Body Style: 12 X 60 Model Year: 1973 VIN: 1001310 Date and Time of Sale: 06/01/2021 10:00AM Location of Sale: Space No. 318 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,568.89 per Writ dated 01/19/2021 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: 09/01/2020 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Scott Hancock Owner of Record: Scott Ray Hancock Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The sale will be held in compliance with state COVID-19 regulations. 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. �33-1023. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 21, 2021 04/28/2020. Published: West Valley View, April 21, 28, 2021 / 37719
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