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EMCC to offer bachelor’s degrees BY SARA EDWARDS

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OPINION....... 10 Hunting: Some folks simply enjoy killing things

FEATURES ..... 15 WV veteran receives honorary Quilt of Valor

OPINION ................. 8 BUSINESS.............. 13 FEATURES ..............14 YOUTH ..................17 OBITUARIES ...........19 CLASSIFIEDS ..........20 WEST

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fter the May 4 passing of Senate Bill 1453, Estrella Mountain Community College will develop baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields like health care, IT, education, and police and fire services. EMCC President Dr. Ray Rivera said SB 1453 creates another opportunity for equity gaps with students from diverse backgrounds to accomplish their career goals. “We want to be more equitable, accessible and affordable for students,” Rivera said. Recently, Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law SB 1453 allowing the state’s community colleges to offer students limited fouryear degrees, joining 23 other states. Previously, the schools only provided associate degrees and professional certifications. Rivera said the passage of SB 1453 will give students another option when it comes

to pursuing higher education. “This legislation would help reduce some of the barriers our students face,” Rivera said in a letter to Ducey. “SB1453 would help save students money and would provide the convenience of in-person education close to home.” Nine of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges are Hispanic-serving institutions with a large population, Rivera said. At EMCC, minorities make up the majority of the EMCC President Dr. Rey Rivera with Roary the Estrella Mountain student population. Lion. (Photo courtesy of EMCC) “Our next step is to bring together the administration begin enrolling for bachelor’s degree proand faculty across our system and deter- grams in fall 2023. mine which programs we specifically want Thomas Mitchell is an EMCC student to target,” he said. EMCC...continued on page 2 Rivera said students should be able to

Avondale holding hearing on tax, utility rate changes BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

he city of Avondale is holding a public hearing about a proposed tax increase and another on proposed utility rate changes within the next month. Residents can gather more information about a proposed tax increase at 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, in City Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive.

The city is proposing an increase in primary property levy of $64,610, or 2%. For example, the proposed tax increase will cause the city of Avondale’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $66.72 (total proposed taxes including the tax increase). Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a $100,000 home would have

been $65.41. This proposed increase is exclusive of the increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property levies for voter-approved bonded indebtedness or bud-

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Utility rate changes Avondale’s utility customers are encouraged to learn more about proposed changes to their water, wastewater and sanitation rates that could take effect in fall 2021. Public meetings are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Avondale City Council Chambers and Tuesday, May 18, at the Sam Garcia Library and will both be available virtually at https://bit. ly/2R37bfq and https://bit.ly/2R37bfq, respectively. The city of Avondale provides safe, reliable and affordable water, sewer and sanitation services to approximately 23,000 customers. Providing utility services requires continual investment in day-to-day operations and infrastructure. On May 3, the Avondale City Council heard a presentation about the city’s utilities and proposed changes to utility rates needed to ensure fiscal sustainability and affordability to customers. The last rate increase for

water and sewer was effective Feb. 20, 2018. The cost of residential sanitation services has not increased since 2009. Under the proposed rate schedule, effective Oct. 1, the average increase to a water customer with a billed usage of 9kgal/month would be $2.62. Average increase to a wastewater customer with a billed usage of 6kgal/ month would be $0.01. Sanitation customers with one refuse container and one recycling container would increase by $2. The total bill impact to any given customer depends on many factors, which staff will discuss during the public meetings. Residents and businesses can bring their Avondale utility bill to see how the proposed changes will impact their bill. Future council sessions on the proposed utility rate changes will be held Mondays June 7 and Aug. 9. The council is scheduled to vote on the proposed changes on Aug. 9. If approved, the utility rate changes would be effective Oct. 1. Info: avondaleaz.gov or 623-3332000.

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pursuing an associate degree in science-physics and is on a transfer pathway to NAU for his bachelor’s. He said monetary issues are big barriers that prevent students from pursuing a higher education. SB 1453 is a step in the right direction to making higher education more accessible. “The passing of this bill means a lot to me because I try to live by helping people,” Mitchell said. “So, when I see a lot of people being helped, it just speaks to me on a different level. I think about a lot of peers and personal friends who couldn’t get to college because of monetary reasons. Now, they have the option to pursue a higher degree.” Mitchell started at EMCC in 2015, but then took a break Thomas Mitchell is a student at EMCC pursuing an from school until the summer associate’s degree in science-physics. He will graduof 2019. He said he was wor- ate in spring 2022. (Photo courtesy of EMCC) ried that community college wouldn’t prepare him properly a community college is very comparafor his field because his degree path re- ble to going to a university.” lies heavily on math. Rivera said SB 1453’s passage is a Ultimately, he trusted his gut and great opportunity for the communities said a lot of his fears melted away after around the community colleges. Now his experience at EMCC. that the school can offer baccalaureate “Everyone was telling me that univer- degrees, Rivera said EMCC can also sities were so much more difficult than expand on its community service to community college, but I feel that I actu- surrounding areas. ally have more of an advantage because “These pathways will be building the I have a more personal connection with infrastructure that we’re going to need my professors and more intimate learn- the most to address our growth,” Riveing experience,” Mitchell said. ra said. “We’re going to be able to keep “The road to college is a very per- the workers here in the West Valley and sonal experience, and I feel that if you then strengthen our community as a rewant that personal experience, going to sult.”

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y using Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credits, taxpayers can support Glencroft Center for Modern Aging and its Friendship Foundation while receiving dollar-for-dollar reductions in their state tax liability. Because officials extended the tax filing deadline to May 17, residents still have time to support Glencroft and its residents. The benefits to taxpayers and the Friendship Foundation are significant. A single head-of-household tax filer can claim a tax credit of up to $400 on their Arizona taxes, and married couples filing jointly may claim a state tax credit up to $800. Arizo-

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story in in the May 5 West Valley View about the slaying of a Goodyear man incorrectly stated that the victim, Todd Vermillion, had a drug conviction. He did not. The family also disputed the police description of the woman who killed him and later took her life as an ex-girlfriend. There was no romantic relationship between the two people, and she had been stalking the victim, the family said.

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na residents who have not yet filed may still apply a contribution toward 2020. Contributions made after the May 17 deadline will apply to the 2021 tax year. “This is a wonderful way to support aging adults in need of financial assistance while realizing significant tax advantages,” said Kaye Baker, Glencroft’s vice president of development. “The Friendship Foundation is an important source of funding for programs that promote our residents’ well-being. Donating is easy, and you can help our community at the same time.” The Friendship Foundation organizes and manages fundraising efforts that support the nearly 900 residents at Glencroft. It is a 501(c) (3) organization with a 100/100 rating in Charity Navigator. The foundation provides direct financial assistance to its residents and supports transportation for residents to com-

munity and medical appointments. The foundation also provides support and funding for the Glencroft Food Pantry. Friendship Retirement Corporation dba as Glencroft Center for Modern Aging is recognized by the Arizona Department of Revenue as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO Code No. 20974). Arizona allows taxpayers to claim tax credits for gifts through April of the current year for the prior tax year. In 2021, the deadline for making a charitable contribution for the 2020 tax year under the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit was originally April 15, 2021; however, the state officials moved the deadline to May 17, 2021, so individual income tax payers now have an extra month to file and pay for the 2020 tax year. For more information, visit glencroft. com or contact Kaye Baker at kbaker@ glencroft.com or 623-847-3199.

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strella Mountain Community College graduates may not be able to physically cross the commencement stage this year due to COVID-19, but they can still drive through the college’s “Car-mencement Ceremony.” Two ceremonies are planned for May 12 — 7 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Faculty and staff will line the route, celebrating the graduates as they drive through and pick up their diploma covers and mortarboard decorations, get their pictures taken and leave with EMCC swag. EMCC is located at 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. “Graduation is such an important milestone in our student’s lives,” said Dr. Rey Rivera, EMCC president. “Once we knew we wouldn’t be able to have a live commencement ceremony this year, we started brainstorming

ways we could celebrate our students in addition to a virtual graduation like we did last year. This will ensure the safety of our students and employees while giving our graduates the recognition they deserve. They’ve worked especially hard during this pandemic, and we want them to know how proud we are of them.” A virtual graduation ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. Friday, May 14. The ceremony will include remarks from EMCC leadership, faculty and students, as well as a slideshow of graduate- and employee-submitted photos. EMCC chose “Still We Rise” for this year’s graduation theme. Slightly borrowed from Maya Angelou’s renowned poem “Still I Rise,” the theme was selected to celebrate the persistence and strength students have shown in the face of adversity.

MWU spurs COVID-19 vaccination effort

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idwestern University’s Glendale Campus Vaccination Center has administered over 16,000 vaccination doses as part of Operation Hope, Midwestern’s community contribution to the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Operation Hope is a cross-campus community effort to provide vaccinations for the Midwestern University community of students, faculty, staff and their families; university clinic patients; and local businesses and organizations, in conjunction with state health departments of Maricopa County and DuPage County, Illinois. The university received approvals to operate its indoor points of distribution for COVID-19 vaccines in January. More than 75% of Midwestern Uni-

versity’s community of faculty, staff and students are fully vaccinated — defined by being two weeks past the final dose of a single-shot or two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The convenience and availability of Operation Hope vaccines has helped the university reach this milestone quickly, which has resulted in a steady decrease in reported COVID-19 cases. “The support of our vaccination centers has been outstanding, and this has only been possible because of the support and dedication of all of our Midwestern University faculty, staff and student volunteers,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Midwestern University. Operation Hope Vaccination Centers remain open at Midwestern University’s clinical campuses in Downers Grove, Illinois, and in Glendale.

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Verrado Rotary donates clothing to Abrazo West BY ALEX GALLAGHER

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he Rotary Club of Verrado donated 760 items of clothing to Abrazo Hospital’s Clothes Closet on its west campus May 4. Barry Worman, Abrazo’s director of volunteer services and community relations, said the clothing was a welcome donation after the main donor was forced to disband. “The Clothes Closet usually has clothes donated by a nonprofit group called Partners for Health,” Worman said. “Unfortunately, they were affected by the pandemic because they could not fundraise or come into the hospital. They eventually disbanded, which then affected our Clothes Closet. We had enough clothes to get by for about a year.” The Rotary Club of Verrado found out via a Zoom call with Worman that Clothes Closet was running out of clothes. It also volunteered other ways to help. The clothing generally goes to patients in Abrazo’s trauma center, as they often enter the hospital in tattered and stained clothes. “The Clothes Closet provides new T-shirts, sweatpants and sometimes flip-flops,” Worman said. The Rotary Club is a worldwide organization that said it puts service above self or does things for others within the community or abroad.

David Johnson is a member of the Rotary Club of Verrado’s foundation board. As the owner of Johnson Wealth Management, Johnson matched his club’s donation to purchase the clothes. “Rotary contributed $1,500 and myself, my wife and our business contributed the other $1,500, which made for $3,000 for us to go purchase the clothes,” Johnson said. Linda Schmillen of Abrazo’s Volunteer Services Department said the organization goes through at least 100 to 150 pairs of pants and T-shirts monthly. “It is a lot of usage, and it is something that is very much appreciated by the nursing, the staff and the patients,” she said. However, trauma patients are not the only recipients. About 40% of the clothing is given to homeless or low-income patients. “These are patients that are in need of clothing,” Johnson said. “These are homeless patients or patients who come in with no clothes other than the clothes on their back. This gives them an opportunity to be able to leave in dignity with some clothes rather than a hospital gown.” Abrazo estimates this donation will last for four to seven months. Although Abrazo is a for-profit hospital and cannot ask for donations, it is still in need of new clothes for its closet so patients can leave the facility with dignity and in comfort. Dave Faragher delivers boxes of clothes as Linda Schmillem, volunteer at Abrazo West Hospital, receives the items on May 4 in Goodyear. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

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When I was 11 years old, Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach was a short bicycle ride from my house. The world’s first passenger jet, the DC 8, had just gone into production, and people were excited. We, as kids, were especially excited because Douglas built extremely huge production hangars in anticipation of building jet-powered aircraft for civilian use. We liked the looks of the aircraft, of course, but kids were excited because for one three-day weekend they opened the entire production plant for self-guided tours and information on particular production and test areas. We were extremely excited by the looks of the plane, of course, but the plant was amazing; the size, volume, machines, all of it was amazing to adults and children alike. Then came the naysayers, the whiners and the complainers. They were upset over the construction and expansion of Long Beach Airport. They were widening roads, building tunnels under Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard, grading fields creating dust, upgrading utilities and so on in a massive undertaking, at the time, to build runways to accommodate the new jets. Ironically, they left the old art deco Long Beach terminal intact, no upgrades. To this day, it is worth seeing a bygone era with the modern eye. Also, I am sure that the whiners, et al., have ridden in a jet aircraft in their lifetime; kind of nice to have a

place to land. Shortly after getting married, I moved to South Orange County, about 30 miles south of Long Beach. They had an airport — airfield, more appropriately — eventually becoming first the Orange County Airport and eventually John Wayne Airport, named after one of south county’s most iconic citizens. Then it began, the whining, the complaining, the studies, the air quality reports etc., ad nauseum, provoked by the wealthy, self-important, self-aggrandizing citizens of Newport Beach who did not want jets flying over their “estate” homes. Incidentally, the homes came after the airport and the jets. While they tried to get it shut down entirely, an effort that failed, they managed to get flight times regulated, none before 7 a.m. and none after 10 p.m. Also, if you have ever flown JWA, you will notice a very steep climb out so as not to inconvenience the snobs and artificials too much. So, to recap, people move next to an airport and then complain about how much noise they make; well, they weren’t flying blimps after all. Now, for the third time, enter Linda Butler of Tonopah whining and complaining about the inability to sue for damages because she, of her own free will, moved to an agricultural area. She complains about the smell, effects on her health (farmers seem pretty healthy to me), inability to enjoy her property, manure, toxic water (hardly) and on and on. She complains about a bill on the governor’s desk, saying she cannot sue the op-

eration because her house did not appreciate what she would like. Perhaps she has to take a financial loss because she chose to move to an agricultural area in the first place. Once, in South Orange County, I eventually moved as close as they would allow residential housing to El Tor Marine Base with F18s flying at all times and hours. Great! To me it was the sound of freedom. Ms. Butler, you chose to move to an ag-

ricultural area. Arizona farmers have continually moved farther and farther west to avoid development. Now, there is no farther west to go. You wanting the right to sue for your own choice is like a Titanic survivor asking for reimbursement for their family and friends who did not make the full voyage.

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very so often on Facebook or Instagram, I see that one of my friends has gone hunting, successfully killing this or that forest creature. There are smiles all around as the hunter strikes a pose beside a mule deer, turkey or javelina. All involved — except the animal — seem inordinately proud of the conquest, which always leaves me feeling a bit curious. As in, why such obvious pride? I mean, isn’t hunting sort of a one-sided competition, given that the predator typically has some sort of weapon, like a high-powered rifle, whereas the best a white-tailed deer can manage for weaponry is a set of antlers? Then I remind myself what I have known for a long time: Some folks simply enjoy killing things a little bit more than the rest of us.

I was reminded again recently when the National Park Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department offered 12 hunters the chance to cull bison from a herd of 500 that have roamed the North Rim of the Grand Canyon since the early 1900s. The bison apparently have been raising all kinds of hell up there, trampling ancient ruins, contaminating watering holes and leaving Budweiser cans and pork rind bags everywhere. Kidding about that last part. But I’m not kidding when I say that more than 45,000 hunters applied online during the 48 hours the agencies were taking digital hunting applications. As Matt Mallery of Flagstaff told the Associated Press: “It needs to happen for management purposes. And if it’s going to be somebody, it may as well be me.” Which is exactly the opposite of my own logic when it comes to killing animals: If it’s going to be somebody, it doesn’t have to be me.

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I have no moral objection to hunting. I ate a burger for dinner last night and I have no affinity for, say, javelina, which tend to destroy things I like, like golf courses and small dogs. I wasn’t traumatized by the murder of Bambi’s mommy as a kid. I’m not afraid of guns, which I’ve fired on many occasions. It’s the beaming pride I don’t get — relishing taking an animal’s life. Listen to James Vasko, one of those 45,000 applicants, explaining himself to the AP: “I just thought it would be a cool experience,” said the 27-year-old, who works in real estate and farms in Nebraska. “I’m an avid fisher, hunter. Going to the Grand Canyon to hunt bison would be absolutely awesome.” Would it really? Male bison weigh up to 2,000 pounds and can stand six feet tall. They have poor eyesight and run at speeds up to 35 mph. That makes these bulls slightly larger than my parents’ 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, a 50-horsepower behemoth that topped

out at about 75 mph. While no one ever riddled that car with bullets, it wouldn’t have been a difficult shot, especially armed with a Browning BAR Mark II Safari rifle featuring the Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System and using belted magnum big game cartridges and a telescopic site. My hunter friends love to refer to hunting as a sport. They cite rules like “fair chase,” which Game and Fish defines as the “ethical, sportsmanlike and lawful pursuit and taking of free-range wildlife in a manner that does not give a hunter or an angler improper or unfair advantage over such wildlife.” Personally, I prefer not to sugarcoat things. Just be honest and admit it: You like killing things. You can try to even up the hunt all you want, but let’s be real: Shooting a 2,000-pound bison will be a sport as soon as the bison can fire back. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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For Arizona’s senators, ‘D.C.’ means ‘decide carefully’ BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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yrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly have boldly gone where few Arizonans from their party have gone before. Their joint membership in the “World’s Most Exclusive Club” marks the first time since 1953 that the Grand Canyon State has been represented in the Senate by a pair of Democrats. Sen. Sinema’s unconventional fashion choices began a buzz upon her arrival, but she followed a conventional political path to the upper chamber. That’s not the case for her new Arizona colleague. Like John Glenn and Jack Schmitt before him, Mark Kelly’s path to the Senate was “out of this world;” to stay there, history’s third astronaut-turned-senator must continue to defy political gravity. It won’t be easy. Elected last November to complete the unfinished term of the late John McCain, Kelly must again face the

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voters in 2022. Unsurprisingly, Arizona Republicans have made the recovery of that Senate seat their top priority. Businessman Jim Lamon has already thrown his hat in the ring, and more GOP candidates are expected to announce soon. Adding to Kelly’s challenge is the audacious overreach of his fellow Democrats in the House. Nancy Pelosi’s narrow majority has passed bills that would cost trillions, change election law to make voting by mail mandatory, and run counter to the Constitution. Even though our founding document calls for the creation of a seat of government for the United States in Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, a “District not exceeding 10 miles square…” established by “Cession of particular states and the acceptance of Congress…” and that Maryland and Virginia ceded the land for the creation of Washington, D.C., which was founded in July 1790, last month House Democrats passed HR 51 — a bill for D.C. statehood. All 216 votes in favor of the measure

came from Democrats — underscoring the partisan power play. The legislation would change the name from District of Columbia to Douglass Commonwealth and, more significantly, add two dependable Democrat votes in the Senate. But the two Arizona Democrat votes in the Senate are not certain to be cast in favor of D.C. statehood. Sens. Sinema and Kelly have not sponsored the bill, and based on the findings of a new poll, they would both be wise to vote against it, should it come to the Senate floor. A survey of 400 likely Arizona voters was conducted late last month by McLaughlin & Associates for the U.S. Justice Foundation (USJF). It found that a majority of Arizona voters, 50%, oppose D.C. statehood; only 42% support it. Full disclosure, this columnist chairs USJF’s Advisory Committee. Moreover, 77% of the respondents were aware of the House passage of the bill by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her narrow Democrat majority and the partisan implications of the legislation

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BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! The past two weeks we have looked at new economic developments coming to Goodyear and Buckeye in the next year. This week, we’re focusing on Avondale and a major corporation opening a facility in Goodyear. As Goodyear and Avondale celebrate their 75th year as cities, there are many new economic developments for residents to be excited about. As always, be sure to send any questions, tips or comments about business news.

Barrio Queen in Avondale The award-winning, locally owned restaurant officially opened its seventh Valley location in Avondale May 1. Known for its authentic Mexican dishes, all food made at Barrio Queen is handmade, and the business has been recognized on various platforms for its quality. Barrio Queen been recognized by Esquire Restaurants for being one of the best new restaurants in America, USA Today for serving a top 10 tableside guacamole, and Travel+Leisure for having the best guacamole. Barrio Queen’s newest location, in Avondale, features a walk-up to-go window as well as lunch, happy hour, dinner and catering options. Additionally, the 6,000-square-foot indoor space includes a private teguia room and bar area for private dining and events. The 3,095-square-foot outdoor patio is equipped with an indoor and outdoor fireplace. “We listened to our fan base, who asked for a location in Avondale,” owners Linda Nash and Steve Rosenfield said in a joint statement. “And we are proud to have a presence in one of the fastest-growing areas in the Southwest Valley. We are here to bring our barrio, our neighborhood, to this welcoming community.” The new Avondale location can be

found at 10455 W. McDowell Road near 107th Avenue. For more information, visit barrioqueen.com.

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With an open date set for the fall 2021, the 50,000-square-foot facility will create dozens of jobs. Photocentric’s facility will be located at 855 N. 107th Avenue.

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turer initially founded in the United Kingdom announced it will be moving its U.S.-based headquarters to Avondale. Photocentric’s technologies and innovative tooling have supported a broad range of applications, from 3D printing to craft and office stamps. With the move from Phoenix to Avondale, Photocentric will have the ability to double its space. “Avondale is fast becoming one of the Valley’s most desirable locations for high-tech companies that want to take advantage of our competitively priced real estate options and proximity to major transportation corridors and skilled labor force,” said Kenneth Chapa, Avondale’s economic development director. “Photocentric is a leader in 3-D manufacturing, and we are excited to welcome them to our community.”

A new U-Haul moving and self-storage facility is coming to Goodyear in 2022. The three-story building will offer more than 700 indoor, ADA-accessible self-storage rooms with climate control options and high-tech security features. The company’s 4.49-acre land acquisition is located at 13650 W. Van Buren Street, just south of Interstate 10. Russ Baldwin, U-Haul Company of Western Arizona president, said the new

facility will create at least 10 jobs. Baldwin added that U-Haul will look to hire locally to support job growth within the Goodyear community. For more information on U-Haul career opportunities, visit uhauljobs.com. “Goodyear is moving in the right direction, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to be part of this growth,” Baldwin said. “We’re working with the city to improve residents’ quality of life through residential mobility and by meeting their storage needs.” Have an item for Business Briefcase?

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Stroke survivor thankful for Abrazo’s team BY KEITH JONES

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tephanie Flynn is a Buckeye resident who experienced a stroke at age 34. Her story emphasizes the importance of knowing the signs of stroke and seeking immediate emergency care, as May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month. Her life changed on Jan. 8, 2020. Now a little over a year later after emergency treatment at Abrazo West Campus and follow-up rehabilitation for her recovery, she is thankful for the hospital’s quick-thinking caregivers and advanced stroke care capabilities. “The morning started off like any other day. Little did I know it would end up being the most dramatic day in my life. Thankfully, due to the quick actions of the Abrazo West Campus stroke team I’m able to recount this story so others may see into the world of stroke and have confidence in the medical professionals who are standing by ready to

help,” she said. While her husband, Shannon, an F-35 pilot at Luke AFB, took their oldest daughter to school, Stephanie, at home with a 10-month-old, noticed a sudden numbness in her right side and tingling in her face. Upon returning home, Shannon found her on the living room floor. Within minutes of arriving at Abrazo West Campus, a CT scan confirmed she was having a stroke. Stephanie received tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) within an hour of her first stroke symptoms. Interventional Neurologist Dr. Sushant Kale and his team began preparing for a thrombectomy to clear the clot in Stephanie’s brain. In the hospital’s interventional radiology suite, Kale saw the clot responding to the tPA. Because Abrazo West Campus is a Primary Plus Stroke Center, it has the capacity to perform thrombectomies if needed for complex ischemic strokes. More than 87% of strokes are ischemic strokes caused by a clot that cuts

off blood flow to a part of the brain. They are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital that can provide the right treatment in time. Studies have shown the value of mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusive ischemic strokes, according to Kale. Quickly and effectively treating stroke helps preserve brain function and a better quality of life for patients after a stroke, he said. Abrazo West offers stroke-trained emergency department staff; advanced neuro imaging facilities; a neurointerventional biplane suite; neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuro interventional and intensive care physicians; and rehabilitation services, Kale said. Within two hours of arriving at the hospital, Stephanie was recovering in the ICU and discharged three days later. “The stroke team at Abrazo West did a tremendous job at keeping me informed on my progress and what to expect going forward. I was able to regain my full phys-

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West Valley veteran receives honorary Quilt of Valor BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

fter serving in one of the deadliest wars in Fallujah, Iraq, Sgt. Travis Blow returned home to Arizona a new man. Now 38, Blow — who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2007 — was nominated for a Quilt of Valor. The nomination came as a shock to Blow. Six veterans gathered in Verrado on April 10 to receive their quilts. “At first it was really, really quiet, but then, when they started the ceremony and once everybody started getting to know and understand what exactly was going on and the first quilt presentation was when everybody definitely started to loosen up a little bit,” Blow said. Quilts of Valor are awarded to service members and veterans who have been “touched by war,” according to the list of requirements. This means the veteran has been affected by war in a direct or indirect way, sometimes with long-lasting impacts. Blow, who said it was a humbling experience, said the quilt remains in his room, giving him a sense of comfort at

night when he sleeps. “It was all really honoring, and I don’t even know who nominated me. It was touching that someone would actually go through all the trouble and thinking someone like me deserved it. It’s really humbling for me,” Blow said. While the quilt itself on the surface may simply look like a beautifully crafted fabric, Tammany McDaniel, executive director for the Quilts of Valor Foundation, said it can provide a sense of indescribable healing and security. McDaniel compared the quilts to chicken noodle soup when you’re sick; while it doesn’t scientifically “magically” cure the flu or a cold, it tends to make a person feel better or create a sense of relief. “In a similar way to soup, I want to say that the quilts equal healing. And what we hope is that whatever their path to healing is, whether it’s opening up a dialogue or getting help from a professional or going and addressing some rehabilitation issues for physical ailments that they have put off, that it will be a catalyst for them that changes their lives,” McDaniel said.

Blow said he hopes it allows other veterans to understand that it’s normal to need help, especially after experiencing things many can’t fully understand. “Definitely reach out. I know in the darkest times it’s harder to reach out, but that’s the time where we have to reach out, put our pride aside and reach out. Ask for help. Asking for Sgt. Travis Blow had his wife, Tabetha, and son, Josiah, by help is not a weakness. And his side when he received his Quilt of Valor during a certhere are definitely numer- emony in Verrado on April 10. (Photo courtesy of Denise Salyers) ous programs out there that will and want to help us,” Blow said. the quilts and the ceremonies to leave McDaniel said this is her hope for all the veterans with an undoubtable feeling veterans. “What we hear regularly is that, that they’re appreciated and cared for. for many, receiving the quilt opens up an “I want them to feel respect, gratitude, avenue to speak to their families about compassion and empathy and that you what they experienced. And for some, it can do anything, that your civilian life leads to recognizing that they need some can be successful and that there are peoother form of help or support,” she said. ple that care about you — and there are Quilts of Valor awarded 33,789 quilts at least 10,000 of us that care,” she said. For more information on the Quilts of in 2019, she said. Due to the pandemic, Valor or how to nominate a veteran, visit nearly 23,000 were awarded in 2020. More than anything, McDaniel wants qovf.org.

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Trivium Prep students place 2nd in state mock trial BY BRIENNE MCDONALD

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tudents from Great Hearts Trivium Preparatory Academy in Goodyear competed in the 2021 Arizona High School Mock Trial competition held virtually in late March via Zoom. Trivium Prep’s Team Crimson placed second at the state mock trial championship in the final round against another Great Hearts team from Veritas Preparatory Academy, Scottsdale, who won by a split-ballot decision. Trivium Prep senior Grace Brinker was named to the all-state team. “Over the past four years, mock trial has served as the most rewarding part of my high school experience,” she said. “It provides me with the unique opportunity to hone my public speaking skills and knowledge of the rules of evidence, while simultaneously giving me an outlet to showcase my acting and performance skills. Perhaps most importantly, mock trial has taught me how invaluable it is to be part of a team, allowing me to develop friendships that will last a lifetime.” This year’s case involved a forest fire in Northern Arizona in which two individuals died. The defendant was charged with two counts of manslaughter and the reckless burning of wildlands for allegedly setting off fireworks. Veritas Prep’s team, serving as the prosecution, attempted to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was guilty. Trivium Prep, serving as the defense, attempted to create a reasonable doubt that the defendant had started the fire by bringing forward a meteorological expert who testified the fire was started by lightning, among other strategies. Trivium Prep’s team consisted of eight students in grades nine to 12: Brandon Pineda (nine), Ryan Medrano (11), Sarisha Trivedi (11), McKenna Franz (11), Alina Bozhko (11), Grace Brinker (12), Lena Massengale (12) and Dante Testini (12). They were coached by Trivium

Trivium Preparatory Academy mock trial participants included, from left, Brandon Pineda, Ryan Medrano, Sarisha Trivedi, McKenna Franz, Alina Bozhko, Grace Brinker, Lena Massengale and Dante Testini. (Photo courtesy of Trivium Preparatory Academy)

Prep teachers Mindy Brinker and Corey Grable, along with attorneys John Brinker, Mark Freeze and Joe Hinrichsen. Having previously competed in mock trial as a participant and a coach, Mindy, who also practiced law before becoming a teacher, started the mock trial program at Trivium Prep in 2015. Since that time, the team has enjoyed immense success, including regional championships and four top-three finishes at the state competition. This year, Trivium Prep had three teams compete in regionals, with one team advancing to the state final. “Mock trial helps students develop their skills in critical and analytical thinking, public speaking and persuasiveness,” Mindy said. “It has the advantage of being a lot of fun. We have such talented and hardworking students. I am so proud of all of them and the level of dedication and perseverance that they demonstrated throughout the season that brought them to this level of success.” Co-sponsored by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education and the Young Lawyers of Arizona, Arizona High School Mock Trial gives students the opportunity to learn about the legal system by researching and participating in a simulated trial. Mentored by

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a fictional case. During the simulation, students serve as attorneys and witnesses for the opposing sides of the case. Although the trial is a simulation, students are held to the same standards as if they were in a real-life courtroom, including becoming conversant in arguing the Federal Rules of Evidence. “My time in mock trial not only helped me gain useful experience but also taught me the values of hard work and dedication,” shared Bozhko, a Trivium Prep junior. “Making it to state with my team was one of my favorite memories of high school thus far, and I can’t wait to do it again next year.” Trivium Preparatory Academy is part of the Great Hearts network of tuition free K-12 public charter schools that are open to all students.

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Westview senior the school’s second Flinn Scholar BY LAUREN SERRATO

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s a first-generation student, Netia Unger has made academics her priority. However, when the pandemic struck the nation, she put her hobbies and extracurriculars on hold to find a way to keep her grades up. She did just that, and then some. With graduation only a few weeks away, Unger will graduate with a 3.93 unweighted grade-point average and a weighted 4.49. Her academic success didn’t go unnoticed, as she was named one of the 20 recipients of the Flinn Scholarship, which awards students with a full ride to one of Arizona’s public universities. Additionally, the merit-based scholarship covers the full cost of mandatory fees, housing, meals, study abroad and other exclusive opportunities. The scholarship is valued at more than $120,000. Unger will attend ASU in the fall to study to become a nurse. “I definitely feel very proud. I feel like this is an absolute honor, and I can’t wait to embark on this journey,” Unger said. “I’m most excited about making friends and just being able to meet and get to know other people who are interested in a nursing career.” Unger is the second Westview High School senior to be named a Flinn Scholar, a feat Unger said she is proud of. “I know that I’m Westview’s second scholar ever, so I think that’s a really big deal,” Unger said. “I hope I am able to let other students know that they can do it, too. It doesn’t matter what background you come from

skills and personal characor how much money you teristics play a major role have, if you’re first gen or in the final section, Lassen not. I hope other students said. can also look up to that and “What really sets the stuhopefully become a Flinn dents apart is their potenScholar as well.” tial to strengthen their fuMore than 950 applicants ture professions and to also applied for the Flinn Scholarship, and around 2% of transform their communities those students were selected. for the better,” Lassen said. Anne Lassen, Flinn Schol“Academics are really the ars program director and vice foundation for getting in the president, said the selection Netia Unger will attend door, and then those students process is rigorous, especial- ASU in the fall to study to that get selected are the ones become a nurse. (Photo cour- that stand out for that potenly when so many talented tesy of the Flinn Foundation) tial for the future.” and bright students applied. Unger was no stranger to academic rigLassen admitted the selection process or and extracurricular activities. During this year, due to the pandemic, looked different than years past. Test scores, for her time at Westview, Unger took about instance, were optional for students for 20 Advanced Placement classes, played on the soccer team and was a member the first time in the selection process. Additional questions were added to the of STEP, a college prep program for application to get a sense of how the coro- first-generation, low-income families navirus impacted their high school expe- from sophomore to senior year. riences. Lassen said some of the questions The scholarship, more than anything, included, “What was the shift to online allows Unger’s family to not have to learning like? How did that impact both worry about the financial stress that academics and the leadership and service comes with paying for college. activities that they were involved in?” “It means that I’m able to graduate “Those additional questions, and the without having any college student debt. training that we provided to our review It also means that my mom doesn’t have teams, I think really helped us evaluate to worry about how I’m going to get an the students and look at the impact that education or how I’m going to pay it off the global pandemic could have on their or if I’ll need a loan,” she said. lives personally, and just factor all of Lassen said the dollar amount the stuthose elements into our consideration,” dent is awarded is undoubtedly one of the primary reasons students strive to become Lassen said. Flinn Scholars are selected on academ- Flinn Scholars, but she hopes once they ic rigor and performance; however, their enter college they learn the sense of comleadership and service, communication munity is an additional bonus. “The scholarship gives them freedom to, upon graduation, really pursue any kind

of opportunities they’re interested in. Students will be able to pursue internship opportunities that really appeal to them and career paths that they’re passionate about that aren’t driven by the dollar sign. But a lot of the time I have students tell me one of the most valuable parts of the scholarship ultimately ended up being the community that comes with it,” Lassen said. As the applicants all proved to have success in the classroom, Lassen admitted COVID-19 likely had an impact on all high school students’ experiences and involvement in extracurriculars. Despite Unger’s consistency and determination to be a great student, she admits the pandemic made it challenging. “When COVID happened, I really had to help my mom and help her take care of my younger siblings,” Unger said. “But how I am as a student, I’m very dedicated. Even throughout COVID I knew I had a goal and knew I had to keep working toward it, with or without COVID, and stay focused and keep going.” As Unger and the rest of the Flinn Scholars enter their freshman year in the fall, Lassen wishes them all the best and said she’s excited to see them succeed. “These young men and women are so talented and dedicated, and it’s a very diverse group of students that make up this year’s class,” Lasssen said. “They have a lot to be proud of, and I really hope that they take full advantage of the remarkable opportunities available to them at all three of our public universities and that they take advantage of the rich community that they are joining.” To learn more about the Flinn Scholar program or to see a list of all the 2021 recipients, visit flinn.org.

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