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yan Novoa has been fascinated with Harvard since he was a child. The mythology, the reputation and the programs long appealed to the recent University High School graduate. This fall, Novoa will see his dream comes to fruition, as he begins his freshman year at the Ivy League school, concentrating in human developmental and regenerative biology under the premed track. Monies from Harvard, the Annie Lewis Scholarship, the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship and the Ethical Cadet Scholarship will help pay the Avondale resident’s tuition. Harvard, Novoa said, is everything he wants in a university. “As I got into high school and I started developing what I wanted to study, I saw Harvard offered the best preparation for medical school.

“It’s also in a big city, which really appealed to me. There are a lot of opportunities for exploration. I really like music and Harvard has a really good music program.” Science is equally as intriguing to him. As a child, Novoa scoured YouTube for anything related to science. “I like things that are related to biology, like animals, why humans are the way they are, anatomy — all of that I found really interesting,” Novoa said. “For example, I was fascinated with what valves open and close and why the vessels are going in the direction they’re going. Medicine, as a discipline, is very hands on. I like applied knowledge, as in you learn how something works and then you work physically to apply that skill. That really appealed to me. That’s why I want to be a physician.”

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The son of Peruvian immigrants, Ryan Novoa is headed to Harvard after graduating from University High School in Tolleson. (Novoa Family/

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West Point teacher to volunteer in Ukraine BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

chool is out and as campuses throughout the state begin to empty, students and teachers are starting their summer vacations. Third-year West Point High School English teacher Michael Kopczak will spend a month volunteering in Ukraine, his family’s homeland.

After the war broke out in Ukraine, Kopczak quickly decided he wanted to travel the 6,200 miles to volunteer. “The war broke out on Feb. 24, and I have relatives over there, so I wanted to go help,” Kopczak said. “Obviously I was working, I wasn’t going to leave my job, so I decided to not teach summer school and use my summer to go over there to help out.”

Due to the travel restrictions in Ukraine, Kopczak will ﬂy to Warsaw, Poland, on June 2, where he will then travel to meet his aunt in Lviv in western Ukraine. “When I see my aunt, I will help her personally with anything that she needs,” he said. “I will then hook up with any organiza-

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Ukraine...continued from page 1 tions in that region that need help in any capacity that I can. I’m going to be there for ﬁve weeks, so whether I can help out with translation or with refugees or if they need military help, any way that I can, I want to help.” Kopczak has visited Ukraine four times, most recently in the summer 2012. This time around, Kopczak is traveling into a warzone, but his mind is at ease. “My head is just focused on gathering and packing things that I need and just focusing on setting up a few logistical things prior to getting on the ﬂight,” he said. Supporting his family and a country in need is important to Kopczak.

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“Since the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, we haven’t seen a war change international borders.” “I thought this part of history would be over within human history, but obviously it’s not. This strikes home a lot more strongly because it is the land of my ancestors. This round of history coming back and changing borders and changing international norms and it happens just to be on the land of my ancestors so it is something very important for me to go and help.”

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“It really means growing and helping the land of my ancestors,” he said. “My grandparents left during World War II and now it’s kind of coming full circle, another invasion of the country. I now have this urge to go back and help, it’s something important.” To earn his master’s degree at Northeastern Illinois University, Kopczak wrote his thesis on language and identity for his degree in linguistics in Ukraine. He never imagined he’d have to apply it during a time of war. “This is unprecedented,” he said.

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Harvard...continued from page 1 After earning his Bachelor of Science degree, he will apply to medical school with the goal of becoming an orthopedic or cardiac surgeon. “Surgery is something I would like to explore because of the hands-on nature,” he said. “I want to see if I’m comfortable with that kind of work consistently. It can be kind of stressful. I’m looking at different specialties right now.” Novoa said the teachers, staff and even his peers have prepared him for the future. The MCJROTC leader and the Honor Society president, Novoa is forever thankful for them. “The MCJROTC program gave me an opportunity to grow my leadership skills,” he said. “It’s been a great experience.” The 17-year-old’s family has been equally as supportive, especially his mother, Rosa, his father, Carlos, and his brothers, Carlos, Robert and Julio.

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He counted his grandfather, David Ramirez of Lima, Peru, as one of his biggest fans. “My grandfather is very encouraging, and we call him every weekend,” he said. “He’s an attorney and he has been encouraging in terms of my achievements in school and supportive of my professional aspirations. He values that intellectual and personal development. The position I’m in now is very advanced by the support I’ve received from my grandfather.” During his time at Harvard, he aspires to join Assistant Professor Jessica Whited in her current research into how understanding axolotl salamander DNA can help experts promote human limb regeneration. Eventually, he aims to start a nonprofit that provides medical procedures free of cost to children in developing countries. When he’s not studying, Novoa enjoys listening to Christian music, and playing guitar on the worship team at Aposento Alto

Church. “When it comes to things that aren’t on my resume, I love spending time with family,” he said. “It helps me wind down because, often, I’m so busy.” Novoa’s parents are Peruvian immigrants, and the Seattle-born teen enjoys the blending of American and Peruvian cultures. “At home, we eat a lot of food that is typical in Peru,” he said. “For example, one of my favorite foods is this pasta that’s green because it has spinach. It’s served with steak and it’s really one of my favorites. Another is ceviche.” Lomo saltado is up there as well. It’s a traditional Peruvian dish, a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes and french fries, served with rice. Novoa’s mother, Rosa, is incredibly proud of her son. “We have four kids and they are very supportive of each other,” she said. “They all learn from one an- Ryan Novoa said the teachers, staff and even his peers have prepared him for the future. (Novoa Family/Submitted) other.”

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Bebee finishes superintendent certification program WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 1, 2022

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uckeye Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Bebee was among the nearly 25 Arizona superintendents recognized for successfully completing the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. Administered by the School Superintendents Association, the program is a collaborative effort with AASA state affiliates, and business and corporate leaders. The master teachers and guest instructors have all worked as superintendents. “AASA’s National Superintendent Certification Program is one of the best professional development experiences I’ve ever had as an educator,” Bebee said. “I think it’s more of a feather in your cap because you get to spend 18 months in collaboration with 25 other superintendents who are going through the same things you’re going through, dealing with the same things you’re dealing with and being able to develop

more tools and have better resources to tackle them.” Bebee admitted to struggling as a superintendent during the pandemic, a topic that was heavily covered throughout the year and a half program. “Given the uncertainty of today’s unprecedented times, I felt the program was so invaluable because it provided me with ample opportunities to work with like-minded peers from across the country who challenged each other to improve,” he said. “As the nation works to strengthen our public schools, I would highly encourage superintendents from across my state of Arizona and the country to enroll in this outstanding program.” Reflecting on the program, Bebee said he looks forward to introducing his schools to the ideas that stemmed from collaborating with fellow superintendents. “We all have our own tools in our toolbelt, but we all take different approaches to dealing with things from operations and management to build-

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Retired VA worker sentenced for stealing from vets

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ennis Gene Godbolt, 66, of Buckeye was sentenced May 25 by Senior U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell to five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $95,000 in restitution to the Department of Veteran Affairs. Godbolt previously pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property, a felony offense. Godbolt pleaded guilty to stealing property, mostly consisting of home furnishings, that had been donated by Walmart to the Veterans Affairs Phoenix Health Care System (VAPHCS) for

use by homeless and destitute veterans. Godbolt typically picked up donated items from the Walmart distribution center in Buckeye and transported the donations in a truck belonging to voluntary services. On numerous occasions, instead of taking the donations to the VAPHCS facilities in Phoenix, Godbolt placed them in his personal storage lockers. The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General conducted the investigation in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank T. Galati, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.

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Fred Schneider, president of Arizona Water Co., is joined by employees, company executives and local government officials to cut the ribbon to celebrate the new White Tank Operations Center in Buckeye. (Arizona Water Company/Submitted)

Arizona Water Co. opens new operations center

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rizona Water Co., along with local government and business leaders, cut the ribbon to celebrate the new White Tank Operations Center in Buckeye on May 25. State, county and municipal ofﬁcials came by, as well as chamber of commerce and Arizona Water Co. executives. Arizona Water Co. president Fred Schneider said the building allows for improved customer service, operations and maintenance of the water infrastructure. The White Tank Operations Center will open its doors to customers on Monday, June 6. “There are just so many development opportunities here in Buckeye, job opportunities out here, and with that, our customer base has grown, and we truly believe in providing customer service,” Schneider said. “We live in the communities that we serve. All of our employees live here so there’s a lot of pride. A lot of times our employees are the next-door neighbors of our customers and many times they are our customers, our own employees are our customers. I don’t think anything provides better service or commitment to safe, reliable water than when your own employees live in

those communities.” The 4.2-acre property at 19425 W. Monte Vista Road includes customer parking, a customer service lobby area, and a safe mail drop for after-hours payments. The new space is about 2,500 square feet, with room for growth, and a 3,200-square-foot warehouse. “Our investment in this new building signiﬁes Arizona Water’s continued commitment to this community, and I know you all share that commitment,” Schneider said during the ceremony. “We have been serving this area since 1965, and we look forward to serving the future of this community as well.” Schneider added that the new facility speaks to the company’s growth and ability to serve all throughout Arizona. “We serve 24 different water systems across the state, eight different counties,” he said. “We have 100,000 connections across the state. I’m not sure you’ll ﬁnd another water utility that is as diverse as us. We serve larger cities like Casa Grande and Apache Junction, and we serve rural areas all the way down to Ajo. We serve cities and counties where we serve tens of thousands, to areas with customers we can count on one hand.”

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Millennium High fetes Rise and Roar Center

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gua Fria High School District and partners McCarthy Building Companies and BWS Architects completed the design and construction of the new gymnasium at Millennium High School, dubbed the Rise and Roar Center. The new $16.25 million project that includes a 45,000-square-foot multipurpose facility features three full courts with fixed seating and a tunnel to the main court for athletes to enter and exit the locker rooms. Retractable seating is stationed along the sidelines of the outside courts with the ability to expand to the main court, providing a total capacity of 2,432 seats. “The Rise and Roar Center will be a gathering place for all students,” said Principal Todd Stevens. “We are excited to have a state-of-theart facility that allows the entire school to gather all our students together for school functions and pep assemblies. “This new space offers a central location to celebrate academic accomplishments, a beautiful venue to showcase our

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choir, band and artists, a facility where our athletes can practice, and a classroom for our physical education classes.” Stevens called the center a “point of pride” for students and the community. “When the school is not utilizing the facility, our community is welcome to rent it for things like indoor recreation sports, summer youth camps, homeowners association meetings, art shows and more,” he said. “The options are endless. We are grateful to local voters for investing in education by supporting the 2019 bond, which funded these improvements.” The new gymnasium was built on the site of the freshman softball field, which McCarthy relocated and updated on campus. As for the previous auxiliary gymnasium, McCarthy transformed the building and it now hosts classroom spaces, which include a band, choir, guitar/keyboard rooms and a new dance studio. These new classroom spaces, as well as those in the new gymnasium, such as the weight room, provide additional us-

Agua Fria High School District Superintendent Mark Yslas, Agua Fria High School District Governing Board, Millennium High School administration, McCarthy Building Team and BWS Architects celebrate the opening of the Rise and Roar Center. (Agua Fria Unified School District/Submitted)

able spaces for students. “The remodel demolition and insulation project scopes were self-performed by the McCarthy team due to the market’s current trade labor challenges, which provided the project cost savings and shored up potential industry setbacks,” said Tyler Shupe, project director for McCarthy’s Education Services Group. “The relationship with the Millennium staff, district personnel and our partners at BWS provided for a seamless project, and it shows in the quality of the center.” While not part of the original scope,

McCarthy’s Education Services team also provided upgrades to the high school’s performing arts center at no additional cost to the district. These upgrades include a new stage floor, a modernized control booth, enhanced sound control, and new light fixtures. The entire project was completed on budget in only 14 months. Major trade partners included Stone Cold Masonry, GrayWolf, Pete King Construction, Mark’s Valley Grading, K2 Electric, McCarthy Plumbing, Comfort Systems USA Southwest and LR Cowan Concrete.

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The new patch was designed in-house by the city’s marketing and public relations department with significant input from Avondale Police Department. Espinoza said the new patch “truly represents the community that the men and women of the Avondale Police Department serve.” Espinoza was promoted to police chief when Chief Dale Nannenga was named Avondale chief of public safety. “The idea of a new patch started under Chief Nannenga’s tenure as our chief and I am excited to see it through,” Espinoza said. “This new patch design should be viewed as part of Chief Nannenga’s legacy with Avondale PD, along with the many sworn and civilian personnel who proudly serve with honor.”

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Editor: What bragging rights do Americans have? Can we travel to foreign countries with our heads held high? When a country allows and we are allowing babies to be massacred, we have to hang our heads in shame. I can’t be the only one who feels this way. I am ashamed of my country. We need laws that require background checks and age restrictions to buy a gun. Automatic weapons should not be sold. We need common-sense laws put into place. Vickie Chelini Buckeye

Sinema, Kelly: Don’t fall for it

Editor: Many employees at different Starbucks locations across Arizona may soon be voting to unionize. By the same token, many are not. Arizona is a right-to-work state, which simply means that workers cannot be terminated for declining to join a union and pay dues. The bottom line: Workers have free choice to join a union or not. This is how it should be. There are schemes afoot in Congress to deprive workers of this free choice. A proposed law called the PRO Act

would essentially force individual workers to join the union because it would strip Arizona’s right-to-work law. Thankfully, the PRO Act itself has insufficient support to become law at this time. So, its supporters are squeezing it into a much more popular bill called the America COMPETES Act, which was originally supposed to help American industry stay competitive with China. This is an old beltway trick: stuff unpopular provisions into a popular bill. Here’s hoping Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly don’t fall for it. Bobby Erbe Avondale

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Editor: I guess the toxic sight on Litchfield Road, south of Van Buren has finally been cleaned up. I have lived here since before the land was deemed a toxic sight and closed down. While the toxic stuff moved underground north to, I think, about Mc-

Dowell but then that’s when the local paper printed about that sort of stuff. They also knocked down a lot of the palm trees that used to mark the way north on Litchfield Road from Buckeye Road to Litchfield Park, back when it was booming resort in the early days of the West Valley. Lynda Fiorini “Original” Avondale

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Monkeypox: From pandemic to ‘poxdemic’ 12

BY JD HAYWORTH

West Valley View Columnist

ou needn’t worry about a politically correct naming process for the latest malady that might be headed our way — unless a real-life Dr. Doolittle steps forward to translate and

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advocate for the animal kingdom. Science, history and personal experience remind us that animal names populate the “pox nomenclature,” most notably chickenpox and cowpox. Upon closer examination, there’s a veritable medical menagerie in the “pox file:” fowl, goat, horse, sheep and swine pox. Last, but certainly not least, there’s monkeypox. No smallpox, this one — as

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reports indicate — is the first global outbreak of this particular pox. Headlines howl about the alleged threat from the front pages; cable news anchors scowl while reading melodramatic scripts with apocalyptic overtones, and, of course, the current occupant of the “White House-turned-senior care facility” does what he does best — next to wandering away during outdoor events. Yep, Ol’ Joe Biden, off on a taxpayer-financed, heavily supervised field trip to Asia, took time somewhere across the International Date Line to give us this timeless advice: “…it is something that everybody should be concerned about.” Unsurprisingly, Brussels sprouted the first public health action, because the Belgians waffled under the strain of the media onslaught. CNBC’s headline read, “Belgium becomes the first country to introduce mandatory monkeypox quarantine as global cases rise.” For the record, it should be noted that the Belgians put their 21-day “medical vacay” in place when the World Health Organization (WHO) had confirmed a whopping 92 cases in all of 12 countries. Have we seen more cases since? Of course, primarily because WHO and other public health entities started looking for them. Meantime, the United Kingdom, the nation that gave us the “other Who” — the musical group — initially appeared to maintain “medical clarity.” The United Kingdom, which taught the world how to “keep calm and carry on” during World War II, issued a clear directive to a particular group, political correctness notwithstanding. The Hindustan Times reported that the UK’s “Health Security Agency has warned ‘men who are gay and bisexual’ to be aware of unusual rashes or lesions and contact a doctor without delay in such a case. The warning comes after the United Kingdom reported its ninth monkeypox case since May 6, with the UKHSA confirming recent cases predominantly in gay or bisexual communities, or men who have sex with men.” Don’t look for a major rift in the Anglo-American Alliance, but Joe Biden’s utterance that everyone should be concerned about monkeypox seems at vari-

ance with the warnings of medical science. Not to worry, though. If the recent past is any indication, medical science will soon morph into political science. Leading the way in that effort? Dr. Anthony Fauci, who will gladly lecture us about a new pandemic, or as he may call it, a “poxdemic.” Say what you will about Tony Fauci — and many of us have — he is nothing if not a physician and fortune teller. How else to explain his confident prediction less than 10 days before Donald Trump was sworn in? Here’s what the “diminutive doc” said at the Georgetown University Medical Center on Jan. 12, 2017: “There is no question that there will be a challenge to the coming administration in the arena of infectious diseases… There will be a surprise outbreak…” Quite a coincidence, except for subsequent reports about research funds finding their way from the pockets of American taxpayers and into labs at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China — the nation where COVID-19 originated. Now comes news that the same Wuhan Institute assembled a monkeypox virus genome, using a method researchers believe might create a “contagious pathogen.” Just a portion of the title of a study published in February tells us all we need to know: “Efficient assembly of a large fragment of monkeypox virus genome.” Ready for another remarkable coincidence? This inaugural global outbreak comes exactly one year after a simulation of a “global pandemic involving an unusual strain of monkeypox,” and here’s the clincher: that simulation, held at an international biosecurity conference in Munich, picked the imaginary start date of mid-May. Almost as if it were planned. Get ready for Anthony Fauci to spring into action, energized to become “Doctor Do-it-All,” advising all sorts of monkey business, limiting our freedoms, affecting the midterm elections. Oh, Dr. Doolittle…how we need you! J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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The following is a letter Agua Fria Unified School District Superintendent Mark Yslas sent to parents on May 26.

ear Agua Fria High School District community: Our hearts are heavy with the news of the devastating event that occurred at Robb Elementary in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this unspeakable tragedy. We can’t help but feel overwhelmed and know that this situation may be very unsettling for the Agua Fria High School District Community. Our district is committed to the health and safety of our students, our teachers and our administrative staff. As such, let me share with you our district’s school safety practices:

Partnership with law enforcement Next school year, each of our campuses will have a dedicated school resource officer (SRO) who will be on campus every day. As a sworn law enforcement officer, this SRO works in partnership with campus administration and district office personnel to maintain a safe and peaceful learning environment. SROs are a partnership between Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear police departments. We regularly work with law enforcement and safety experts to review, modify and enhance our school safety strategies. This effort included the recent hiring of a director of security, whose sole focus is maintaining safe campuses throughout the district. Approximately 9,300 students are on our campuses each day, across multiple buildings on nearly 300 acres of property. At present, we employ five security guards at each of our schools to work with SROs and administration. Next school year we will have one additional security guard for each campus to help

manage the anticipated increase in student population.

Maintain safety protocols We provide ongoing training to site administration, faculty and staff so they are prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to all situations. We regularly examine our safety protocols to ensure our communication and logistics are effective during any type of emergency and modify them as needed.

Invest in safety We invest our allotted state funding and voter-approved bonds and override funds to maintain and upgrade our campus security including gates, doors, cameras and alarms. We regularly examine our arrival and dismissal points in order to account for any areas of concern. Our safety team stays apprised of new and innovative security procedures and protocols and implements these best practices in order to improve safety on all our campuses. Families and school personnel play a critical role in helping to reestablish a sense of normalcy and security for children after an act of violence occurs. Throughout the school year counselors are available at our schools. Resources are also available on our web page: parenthub.aguafria.org. Working with our law enforcement agencies, we will be hosting a Town Hall in late July. At that time, we will provide additional information on our districtwide safety plan and answer questions and address your concerns. Additional details will be shared soon about the specific date, time and location. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the entire Robb Elementary community. Mark Yslas Superintendent Agua Fria Unified School District

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o kick off June’s Business Briefcase news, we are looking at new projects in Buckeye. Buckeye will be home to two medical office buildings, as well as a full-service physical therapy clinic.

Health care real estate to open in Buckeye Mangat Group is developing Sundance Medical Center at the northwest corner of Yuma Road and Sundance Parkway in Buckeye. The two-story medical office building will total 43,600 square feet. Banner Health will also build a hospital in Buckeye at the northwest corner of Verrado Way and I-10. The new four-story hospital will total 330,000 square feet.

“Buckeye is in need of medical services, everything from women’s services to pediatrics to imaging to specialty services to geriatric medicine to outpatient facilities,” said Andrea Davis, principal of Andrea Davis CRE. “As one of the Valley’s fastest-growing markets for new commercial growth, Buckeye is expected to experience a medical office building boom as the young family-oriented city continues to grow.” Sundance Medical Center will break ground later this year and open in mid2023. The building will house an outpatient surgery center on the bottom floor, as well as building and monument signage, medical parking, covered reserved parking, a drive-up to the entrance to drop off patients and a

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Foothills opens 27th location in Buckeye Location: 1300 S. Watson Road, Suite A104 Valley-based Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy opened its 27th location in Buckeye on May 16. The clinic offers free rapid pain assessments. Located off Watson Road and the 1-10 Papago Freeway, the full-service

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Barenaked Ladies have nothing to prove BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

arenaked Ladies singer Ed Robertson knows there’s something to be said for talent. But the “One Week” band’s show comes with impromptu jams and, well, mistakes. “I know the songs are going to go great because we work really hard on them,” Robertson said via Zoom. “We take that part seriously. For me, the whole ‘show’ is the stuff that happens between the songs — the banter, spontaneity, and the funny, stupid songs we make up. That other stuff happens every night.” Robertson contended that stale shows cause burnout or boredom with other bands. Barenaked Ladies keep it fresh. “We’re on a tightrope every night. We’re swinging for the fences,” he said laughing. “We never know what we’re going to do, let alone what the other guys in the band are going to do. “It’s so exciting. It adds such a layer of excitement and the unknown for every single show. It keeps it fresh for us and the audience. I was saying to another performer the other day, the superpower of Barenaked Ladies is that we do not care if we screw up. If you don’t care if you screw up, then you have nothing to

be nervous about.” Fans can see that for themselves when the “Last Summer on Earth” tour comes to Arizona Federal Theatre in Phoenix on Thursday, June 9. A few of Barenaked Ladies’ “spectacular train wrecks” are hilarious to Robertson. The band — which also includes bassist Jim Creeggan, drummer Tyler Stewart and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hearn — just shrug it off and move on. “It’s how people know our shows are real,” he said. The last two years have been strange for everyone, including BNL, who had to postpone their tour twice. Now that the jaunt with the Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket is back on track, Robertson is relieved. “I’m thrilled that we were able to keep the lineup and all the shows,” Robertson said. “We actually were able to add a show to the tour.” During Barenaked Ladies’ European leg, the setlist included a mix of hits, tracks from their latest album, “Detour de Force” and deep cuts. The collection continues Barenaked Ladies’ penchant for writing quirky-yet-heartfelt songs. Produced by Juno and Grammy award winners Eric Ratz and Mark Howard, “Detour de Force” fuses the band mem-

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he freeways around the Valley are plentiful and highly traversed. So, the Arizona Department of Transportation staff threw a little humor into their safety messages on overhead signs. Doug Pacey, the assistant communications director for digital communications for ADOT, said despite the witty messages, the purpose behind them is quite serious. “The things we look for are things that are front of mind to people and what they can relate to,” Pacey said. “The whole goal is to get people to think and talk about traffic safety. Everyone knows they should wear their seatbelt, or they shouldn’t speed, or they shouldn’t drive drunk, but all those things keep happening.

Prove...continued from page 20 all the overdubs were removed. “New Disaster” was completely rebuilt from the ground up, something Barenaked Ladies hadn’t previously had the luxury to do. “It’s very expensive to make a record,” he said. “We tour so much that we only build in a limited window to make a record and then everybody’s plans changed.” The plans stuck, however, to record songs that blend dark lyrics with upbeats. Sometimes, it’s the other way around. “Even ‘Flip,’ which is a very positive-sounding song, is really about all the insanity of social media and this

With ADOT for more than nine years, Pacey said over 90% of crashes are caused by driver behavior—impairment, speeding, recklessness or distraction. “If we can come at something from a little bit of a different angle, and make people raise their eyebrow or think about it, that’s what we want to do,” he said. “We really want to change driver behavior with these messages.” ADOT is not the first state to utilize messages like these. The Iowa Department of Transportation uses witty messages to encourage safe driving. An ADOT employee saw those at a 2015 conference. He said the response has been overwhelmingly positive. “They like seeing them,” Pacey said. “I think people want to see other people — including themselves — to be reminded to make good decisions be-

hind the wheel because we’re all on the roads together. It’s not just an ADOT thing; it’s an all of us thing.” To schedule messages, ADOT utilizes an opportunities calendar with a list of holidays, sports events, movie releases and concerts. From there, they brainstorm, come up with three or four ideas, send them through management and choose the one that goes up. They only post at low-priority times, however. “These nontraditional quirky safety messages are scheduled at the lowest priority,” Pacey said. “So, anything else that’s happening like an active incident on the highway, or a crash that’s blocking two lanes ahead, or construction related restrictions or closures, or amber, blue silver alerts, things like that. “All of those things take precedence over the PSA messages, the PSA mes-

sages that we display are up there when nothing else would be up there.” When asked which of his signs was his favorite, Pacey thought back to the first one ADOT came out with. Named after a 2015 New York Times guacamole recipe that included peas, ADOT’s flagship sign read: “Drinking and driving goes together like peas and guac.” ADOT does its best to keep the public involved with the signs. For the fifth year, ADOT is running a contest for submissions. From the entries, ADOT will choose 15 to 20 finalists and then have a public vote to decide the two to three favorites. Those then run on ADOT’s message boards. “People really enjoy it,” Pacey said. “I think people take a little bit of pride in it. And when I say people, I mean, obviously we do it a lot. But I think the public takes a bit of pride in it.”

strange point in communication that we find ourselves in,” he said. “It’s sort of encouraging that there is another side to this discourse. “Like the old saying, ‘If it rages, it engages.’ Unfortunately, it’s just a bug in the human operating system and the companies are exploiting it. We need to step away and step back. I heard somebody say recently, ‘I think to myself, did I know that person 5 minutes ago. And if not, I move on.’” That wordplay is something that keeps Barenaked Ladies relevant — that and caring. “I think we’ve always really taken our good fortune seriously and we never take

it for granted,” Robertson said. “We respect our audience, and we try hard every time. I love what I do, and I love that I get to do it. So, I do everything I can to nurture that. It’s also communication within the band. It’s making sure everybody’s engaged and attached to what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. “I always say this, because it’s true, it’s more fun than ever. Now, I’ve got nothing to prove. I’ve accomplished 10 times more than I ever thought I would. The fact that I still get to be a guy in a rock band and get to get on stage in venues that, frankly, I would pay to play in is amazing. I get paid to play in them.” Robertson said his good buddy, Ca-

nadian musician and actor Alan Doyle, explains it best. “He’ll say something to the effect of ‘How lucky are we?’ I’ve really taken that to heart over the years,” he said. “Literally all my dreams came true 20 years ago.”

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Obituaries 623-535-8439 • obits@timeslocalmedia.com Deadline: Thursday by 5pm for next week Clarence Brady

On Monday, May 16, 2022, Clarence Lytle Brady, loving husband, father of three and grandf a t h e r of three children, passed away at the age of 102. Brady was born on October 6, 1919, in Lilly, Pennsylvania to Jacob V. Brady and Bessie Bell Lytle. Although his name is Clarence, his family called him “EI”, in the military he was known as CL, and later in life everyone just called him “Brady”. He grew up during the Great Depression and this instilled in him the importance of family and hard work. After graduating from North Braddock High School, PA in 1939, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and was part of their program to shape the national park systems of the United States. He received a month and of that was sent back home to help his family during the Great Depression. Brady enlisted in the U.S. Air Force soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor, when he was 21 years old. He received his Aviation Wings in June of 1944 and became a P-51 fighter pilot in the Air Force during WWII. He flew his P-51 fighter from 1943 to 1945 and carried out 40 missions in the pacific theater. One memorable day, he and his 341st fighter squadron were flying back from a mission over Japan when they noticed a very bright flash of light. They would soon find out that they had witnessed the dropping of the first atomic bomb. After WWII, Brady returned home to live in Williamsport, PA, where he attended art classes at Penn State. While home, he and a friend decided to go to the local YWCA Dance. It was there that

he met the love of his life, Jean Leonora Peeling. They were married on June 17, 1950. Their life together was filled with love, adventure, and fun. Brady began a job as an illustrator for Sears and Roebuck creating artwork for advertising before getting recalled back to active duty in January 1951. Due to his experience and skills as a fighter pilot, he was assigned as a radar controller, protecting our borders by identifying aircraft entering US airspace. Together Jean and Clarence raised a daughter, Susan and two sons, Mark and Michael. Brady stayed in the Air Force for a total of 27 years until 1970 when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then started a new career as a 5th grade teacher at El Mirage Elementary school and taught there until retiring after 15 years. During his life he loved traveling the world. His trips took him from Europe, South America, Australia, China, and every State in the US including Alaska and Hawaii. He enjoyed working with his hands building furniture and creating paintings and artworks. He was especially proud of his Munds Park cabin that he built from the ground up. Brady was giving man who would do anything for anyone and was kind to all he met. He cherished his family and was always there to support them, give advice or just a big hug (1-2-3 squeeze!). He was an artist, teacher, warrior, and a devoted and loving husband and father. Clarence Lytle Brady is survived by his wife of nearly 72 years, Jean Brady; his daughter Susan Jeanne Brady, sons Mark William Brady (wife Ann), Michael Robert Brady, (wife Stephanie). He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Harper, Caden and Meagan. A memorial service for Brady will be held at The Church at Litchfield Park, on Saturday June 18th, 2022, at 2PM.

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Gary Griggs, age 82, of G o o d y e a r, AZ left this mortal realm on May 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Bev; their son Michael (Shelly) Griggs; daughter, Kim Guerin; granddaughters, McKenna King and Rooney Jane Guerin; brother, Dan Griggs and brother-in-law, Mark (Sandra) Haner; nephew Matthew and niece Alison Haner; and two step-grandsons, Collin (Laura) Owen and Ryan Owen. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Kittie Griggs of Las Cruces, NM. Gary was born in Wichita Falls, TX then grew up in Las Cruces, NM. He attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and UNM prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps where he served for 8 years and was a Vietnam combat veteran. He met the love of his life while on Christmas leave in 1962; they wed in 1965 and they were married for almost 58 years. Gary enjoyed everything life had to offer but family was his first and foremost love. He loved them from the first moment he held them in his arms. It was watching his

children grow and learn, set and achieve goals, become adults and have their own families that brought smiles to his face. Then it was the granddaughters who brought a new dimension of love to Gary’s life. How he adored those girls and was truly their proud Papa. Tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to the exceptional doctors and nurses at St. Joseph Hospital Neuro Intensive Care Unit and also to Encompass Health and Acute Rehab in Glendale who provided a compassionate environment while carrying out their incredible nursing duties. An extra special thank you is extended to Hospice of the Valley during Gary’s transition from rehab to home, then from this life to the next. Their care and support of both Gary and our family was the best anyone could have and much appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church at Litchfield Park June 12 at 12:30pm. A date has not been set at this time. Internment will take place at the Phoenix Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Gary’s name to The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, The Church of Litchfield Park, or Hospice of the Valley. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/gary-griggs

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Manuel Calderon Herrera

Mr. Manuel Calderon Herrera, 94, of Goodyear, Arizona died May 13, 2022 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born June 5, 1927 in Mexico to Manuel Herrera and Sostenes Calderon. He is a United States Army Veteran. A funeral service will be held at 11:15am, May 26th at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Buckeye, Arizona. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, Arizona. Services under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.

Russell Lipscomb

Mr. Russell Earl Lipscomb, 71 of Goodyear, Arizona died May 19, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born November 3, 1950 to Herbert Lipscomb and June Anderson in Portsmouth, Virginia. He served in the Army from 1967 to 1973 as a PFC E-3. The family suggests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel .com/obituary/russell-lipscomb

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Carol Ann Webber of Goodyear, AZ (previously of Orland Park, IL) passed away on May 21st, 2022, she was 83 years old. Loving wife of the late Robert Webber Sr. Beloved Mother to her daughter Lisa Mulhausen (Robert) of Avondale AZ and Son Robert Webber Jr. (Stephanie nee Paul) of Maryville TN. Loving Grandmother to her five grandchildren, Claire Mulhausen, Samantha Mulhausen, Ryan Webber, Haylie Mulhausen and Devon Webber. Loving family member to many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Carol was born in Chicago on September 9th, 1938 to Morris and Genevieve Ralph. She became a southwest suburban Chicago school teacher and stayed active during her 38-year teaching career until she retired in 1998. After retirement Carol moved to Arizona, where she became an active member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community in Avondale. In her free time, she loved to travel, take pictures, volunteer in the local communities, shop and dine out. But her greatest joy and most precious blessings where her five grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Robert S. Garcia

Robert S. Garcia, 73, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2022. After a brief illness, he passed away with his loving family by his side. Robert was born January 23, 1949 to Guillermo and Lillie Garcia in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The family moved to Morenci, Arizona where he grew up, attended elementary school and graduated from Morenci High School in 1966. At the age of 16, he met the love of his life, Maria Balderrama, they married in 1970 when he was 21. Robert enlisted in the US Air Force in 1969 and received training in communications. While serving, he was stationed in Tucson, Arizona; Luzon, Philippines; and Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant after 4 years in the Air Force and moved his wife and infant daughter back home to Arizona to be closer to family. He worked for Phelps Dodge and added two more children to the family. When the opportunity for a better paying job arose, he accepted a job at Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant. He moved his family of 5 to the Goodyear area and made the West Valley their home; there Robert and Maria raised their 3 children and later 2 grandchildren with tremendous love and devotion. Robert worked at Palo Verde for nearly 35 years and happily retired at the age of 65.

Robert loved his family above all things. He was known as a hardworking man, dedicated husband, loyal father, grandfather, brother, uncle, God father, and friend. He was not a man of many words, but a man of action. When anyone needed help, he was ready to jump in and assist. He was the type of guy who would listen to your stories and provide encouragement and trusted feedback. He was funny and known for his boyish sense of humor and quick wit. His whole face lit up and his dimples popped when he laughed. His interests centered completely around his family. He played the trumpet and guitar and grew up playing baseball throughout high school. It’s no surprise he later supported his kids’ interest in music and playing sports. He coached his kids’ youth softball teams, assisted with scout troops, and served in several ministries throughout the past 35 years at St. John Vianney Church to include Eucharistic minister. Mostly, he was admired for the steadfast and unconditional love displayed within his 52 year marriage to his wife Maria. Their union is a true love story that withstood the test of time. Robert is survived by his wife Maria; children Michelle, Veronica (Frank Krammer), Robert T.W (Teresa Rodriquez); his six grandchildren; Angelica, Robert T.N., and Brielle Garcia, and Karsen, Jacen, and Braden Krammer; brother Richard (Elsa) Garcia; as well as many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother. Services were held at Holy Cross Chapel.

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Elia Martinez

Elia F. Martinez, 93, of Avondale Arizona passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1928 in Chandler, Arizona to Jesus Figueroa and Concepción Yrineo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel M. Martinez. Elia is survived by her children – Mary Hutchinson, Jesus Martinez, Linda Yaeger, Teresa DeSanti; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; along with two sisters, one brother, many cousins, and close friends she considered family. Manuel and Elia started their lives in Northern California and moved to Litchfield Park, AZ in 1955, and then settled in Avondale, AZ where they raised their family. Elia was a hardworking, passionate figure of strength who never waned in her support or love of her family. As the pillar of the family. She loved cooking, gardening, crocheting, music, dancing, taking care of her family and a good laugh over coffee with friends. Elia was known by her family as "The Umpire" because there was no winning a dispute with her. Before she passed, she told her children she dreamt she was dancing with the love of her life – Daddy. We know they're dancing together now. Elia's final words were: "I am so proud of my four children." WE LOVE YOU MORE. Visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel on June 1, between 8:30am to 9:30am, located at 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear; Rosary at 9:45am – Mass at 10:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale; and Mausoleum Interment at 12:30pm at Greenwood Memory Lawn located at 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. Services under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.

Marie Geraldine Keller

Marie Keller went to walk with Jesus, without her walker, on May 23 2022. She was born on November 9th, 1939. She married her husband Donald Keller on February 27th, 1960. They started their life together in Iowa. Marie and Donald had eight kids. Anastassia (Bill) Potter, Kerri (Scott) Medema, Kandy (Kevin) Fuller, Donald (Pam) Keller, Laurie (Pat) Bingham, Robert/Bob (Laura) Keller, Richard (Jan) Keller, and Michael (Becky) Keller. These awesome kids and spouses gave Marie 27 grandkids and 17 great grandkids with one on the way. She loved seeing their pictures on her tablet. She is survived by all. Marie babysat kids for all her life. We lost count on all the babysitting kids she blessed. They all called her Nanny. Marie was a former member of Garden Lakes Church where she was active in Awanna. For many years, she took her babysitting kids to church. Marie is a current member at White Tanks Southern Baptist Church where she would rock toddlers in the nursery rocking chair or play ball with them. She is also survived by her four dogs who truly miss her and her snacks she gave them. A Celebration of Life for Marie Keller is Saturday June 4th, 2022 at 10am at White Tanks Southern Baptist Church 1420 192nd Ave. Buckeye, Az 85396.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF LIBERTY UTILITIES (LITCHFIELD PARK WATER & SEWER) CORP. FOR AN EXTENSION OF ITS EXISTING WASTEWATER CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (DOCKET NO. SW-01428A-22-0084) Summary On April 7, 2022, Liberty Utilities (Litchfield Park Water &amp; Sewer) Corp. (“Liberty Utilities” or “Company”) filed an application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for an Extension of its existing wastewater Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (“CC&N”) to include the approximately 10.5 acres encompassing the Park at Palm Valley Apartments residential development located southwest of the intersection of W. Glendale Ave. and N. Dysart Road, in Glendale, Arizona. THE COMMISSION IS NOT BOUND BY THE PROPOSALS OF LIBERTY UTILITIES, STAFF, OR ANY INTERVENORS. THE COMMISSION WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RELIEF TO BE GRANTED IN RESPONSE TO LIBERTY UTILITIES APPLICATION BASED ON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED IN THIS MATTER. How You Can View or Obtain a Copy of the Application Copies of the Application are available from Liberty Utilities on the Internet via Litchfield Park Water & Sewer’s website, www.libertyutilities.com; at the Commission’s Docket Control Center at 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, and the Commission’s office at 400 West Congress Street, Suite 218, Tucson, Arizona, during regular business hours; and on the Commission website (www.azcc.gov) using the e-Docket function. Arizona Corporation Commission Public Hearing Information The Commission will hold a hearing on this matter beginning July 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the Commission’s offices, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Public comments will be taken at the beginning of the first day of hearing and may be provided in person or telephonically. To provide telephonic public comments, call 1-888-450-5996 and enter this code: 457395#. To provide public comment in person, you must be in attendance at the beginning of the first day of hearing. Note that the Phoenix hearing rooms have the following occupancy limitations; Hearing Room 1: 50; Hearing Room 2: 25. Written public comments may be submitted by mailing a letter referencing Docket No. SW-01428A-22-0084 to Arizona Corporation Commission, C onsumer Services Section, 1200 West Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007, or by submitting comments on the Commission’s website (www.azcc.gov) by clicking on “Cases and Open Meetings” and “Make a Public Comment in a Docket.” If you require assistance, you may contact the Consumer Services Section at 602-542-4251 or 1-800-222-7000.

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: RUDOLF L DENT, AN adult. Case Number PB2022-070523 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: PEARL L DENT has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate MAY 4, 2022. Address: 8730 N Pierre Ct, Waddell, AZ 85355. 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 8730 N Pierre Ct, Waddell, AZ 85355. 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: May 19, 2022 /s/ Pearl L Dent PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business May 25, Jun 1, 8, 2022 / 46823

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

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AIR CONDITIONING

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Bids Due: July 07, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Indian School Road South Half CFD Landscape Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on June 1, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on June 9, 2022 at 10:00am. The pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on July 7, 2022, 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 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Indian School Road South Half CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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AIR CONDITIONING

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LANDSCAPING

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ROC#198687

623.466.3712

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Lawn Care

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15 Years in Business and Still A+

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LANDSCAPING

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HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

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D&L LANDSCAPE & Demo LLC

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

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602-510-1529

BROKEN SPRINGS

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DEL DEL DEL DEL SOL SOL SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

Electric & Solar

ROC# 319202

Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens

Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.

VISTA VISTA VISTA

We do it RIGHT the first time!

Family Owned & Operated

Painting, Remodeling and Construction

623-853-3311

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

Garage Doors

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GLASS SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL

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ALBRECHT AND SON

GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS REPLACED

ROC # 336907

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español

Landscape

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

www.superchargedelectric.com

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

CONCRETE / MASONRY

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

623.299.2637

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602-722-7696

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BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

& Insured ROC #170982

PAINTING

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PRO PERFORMANCE PAINTING INC.

(623) 206-1396

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623-322-9100

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HAVE A SERVICE BUSINESS?

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623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

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ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775

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• Fleas / Ticks

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MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

• Roaches

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623-535-VIEW

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Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

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623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS $

35 OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 6/30/22

49.95

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF Water Heater Install

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623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING! RE-ROOFS NEW ROOFS • REPAIRS

FREE ESTIMATES!

Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

PhillipsRoofing.org PhillipsRoofing@cox.net

Honey Do List Too Long? CHECK OUT THE PAINTING SECTION!

Check out the Handyman Section!

Years Experience in the Valley! w26 ROC Lic. 133241 • Bonded • Insured #

TREE SERVICES

ROOFING

D&L LANDSCAPE & Demo LLC

Almeida Roofing Inc.

New LED Lighting

All Types of Rooﬁng

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections

FINANCING AVAILABLE Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

623-873-1626

Veteran & Senior Discounts Available Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

PEST CONTROL

U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

Built Stronger to Last Longer

623-386-0710

Bobby Rocha - Owner Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 328599

WE DO IT ALL!

Veteran Owned

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

602-329-8532

POOL SERVICES

Call Dustin at (602) 918-0357 *Not a licensed contractor

ROOFING YOUR AD HERE! Don't let the competition get all the leads! Advertise here for as low as $15/week! Call today 623-535-VIEW

UPHOLSTERY FREE Estimates

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

• Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modiﬁed Bitumen

www.almeidarooﬁng.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

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“RIDE IN STYLE” - MEMORIAL DAY SALES EVENT! 2013 FORD F-150 LARIAT

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2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO 2LT

P10115

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2019 MAZDA MAZDA6 GRAND TOURING

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22285A

P10054A

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X10150

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$38,966

2019 LINCOLN NAUTILUS

2021 FORD F-150

$41,876

$41,887

2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4WD ZR2

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22310A

$43,819

$43,944 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 DIESEL XLT

$49,975

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2017 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST

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21512A

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