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West-MEC’s Greg Donovan departing BY SCIANNA GARCIA
West Valley View Staff Writer
W NEWS .............. 4 Wally Campbell honored at this year’s Swaggies
FEATURES ..... 22 Vietnam veteran feels appreciated after flight
YOUTH .......... 26 Young artists pay homage to endangered species
OPINION ................. 8 BUSINESS.............. 13 SPORTS ..................18 CALENDAR ............20 FEATURES ..............21 OBITUARIES ...........25 YOUTH ..................26 CLASSIFIEDS ..........27 NORTH
est-MEC Superintendent Greg Donovan is stepping down this month after leading operations and supporting the growth and success of the organization for more than 20 years. Donovan is the founding superintendent of West-MEC, a career technical education public school district serving 12 public school communities in the north central and western portions of Maricopa County. As superintendent, Donovan led the district through foresight and future-minded initiatives. His guidance has helped the organization grow to serve 200 adult students and 30,000 high school students daily, at 49 traditional schools in the West Valley, according to a statement. Donovan has also instituted numerous community and professional partnerships that provide hands-on career experience to West-MEC students. Most notably, Donovan was key to the innovative partnership between a public utility, APS Palo Verde Generating Station;
Greg Donovan, superintendent of West-MEC for more than 20 years, will leave the district this month. (West-MEC/Submitted)
a community college, Estrella Mountain Community College; and West-MEC’s Southwest campus to encourage and provide a pathway into the power generation
industry and augment an aging workforce. Additionally, Donovan led efforts to de-
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Mendoza named interim public safety director BY SCIANNA GARCIA
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he city of Tolleson tapped Police Chief Rudy Mendoza and Assistant Chief Jeff Grow as interim public safety director and interim police chief, respectively. The appointment comes after Fire Chief George Good’s retirement. He was fire chief for 17 years, followed by one year under contracted services. Good’s accomplishments include a new fire station, the acquisition of fire apparatus, and his legacy of leadership.
Most notably, he aggressively pushed for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to thwart the illness’ impact on residents. Mendoza has worked for the department for 22 years, starting in 2000 as a dispatcher. Five years after graduating the police academy, he was promoted to sergeant. In 2017, he was named commander, overseeing police operations. As interim public safety director, Mendoza will temporarily oversee the fire department. Mendoza’s new responsibilities will include handling most day-to-day operations,
like managing budgets and ensuring hiring and staffing goals are being met. As interim police chief, Grow will oversee the daily tasks of the police department, ensuring the needs of the officers are being met while Mendoza is in his new role. He will continue to contribute to important decision making in the police department as well. Mendoza said that although his experience is within the police department, his mission as interim public safety director remains
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Donovan...continued from page 1 velop the NEX building on the Southwest campus, the first certified zero-energy education facility in Arizona. West-MEC continues to expand, as just last year, 30 acres were purchased to build a campus at Loop 101 and Thomas Road in Phoenix. WestMEC has purchased 30 acres at Glendale Avenue and Glen Harbor Boulevard in Glendale. Even as Donovan makes his farewell, he is setting up West-MEC with more opportunities for growth. “I am grateful for my time leading West-MEC, expanding access and awareness of career and technical education opportunities in Arizona. It has been the highlight of my career,” Donovan said. Donovan has served for more than 42 years in the education industry. His career journey started in the classroom as a CTE teacher. He then went on to serve in the Arizona Department of Education. In his time at NAU’s Institute for Future Workforce Development, Donovan developed and implemented career and technical education curriculum and facilitated CTED teacher districts. He also served eight years as an elected member of Peoria Unified School District’s Governing Board. “I am excited to see how the current staff will take West-MEC to greater heights to impact economic development in the state of Arizona,” he said. “The future is always bright for CTE, and I intend to be a devoted advocate for CTE and public education in general on a state and national level.” When he leaves West-MEC, Donavan said that he hopes most for growth, within community relationships, programs and new campuses, and educational success. “West-MEC provides all students with the opportunity to earn industry credentials and be ready for work or continuing education because, for too long, general education has not led to opportunities for success and fulfillment,” he said. “Ultimately, I hope we continue to deliver the resources and support to provide for whatever is best for each and every student.”
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oodyear City Councilmember Wally Campbell is the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Public Official of the year. She was recognized at the chamber’s annual awards gala, the Swaggies, on June 17. It is one of the region’s most prestigious business awards ceremonies and recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals who have made a positive impact in business and the community. “I am honored and humbled by this award,” Campbell said. “The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of our city, and I am proud to support our local businesses and help promote sustainable economic growth for our residents.” Campbell was elected to the Goodyear City Council in 2011. She serves on the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where she advocates for small-business own-
ers and economic development in the region. Campbell also has a deep commitment to service and works on many nonprofit boards, including All Faith Community Services, the Assistance in Health Care Board of Directors of Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and Hope Communities Services. Campbell serves on the Maricopa Association of Governments Human Services and Community Initiatives Committee and on the League of Arizona Cities and Town Public Safety, Military Affairs and Courts Committee. She is past chairman of the National League of Cities Military Communities Council and immediate past president of the Women in Municipal Government. She serves on the National League of Cities Human Development Committee. Campbell has previously been recognized as the 2016 Civic Leader of the Year by Leadership West and the Impact Award by Water Now Alliance in 2017.
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Mendoza said he looks forward to watching Grow’s development in his role. “I’m excited for him, and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do in this position,” Mendoza said. “I think Jeff is going to be happy that he got this experience, and he’s going to have a sharper skill set. I think he’s going to do a great job for us.” Mendoza said he is available as long as it takes for Tolleson to find the permanent hire. “Our city is really big on fit,” Mendoza said. “And I know that they’ll work hard to find that person that’s going to fit within our community and also fit within our organization in whatever timetable they have to do that.”
he city of Goodyear has been honored for its workplace safety efforts by Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The city’s public works and parks and recreation departments were recognized by the state organization. It designated Goodyear as a “star” site in its voluntary protection programs. VPP is the highest level of recognition a workplace can obtain for safety and health excellence, and the “star” status is top award. No other city in Arizona currently has this certification. “We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service to our community, and in order to do that we need healthy, safe employees. We want our employees to go home in the same, or even better, condition than they came to work in,” Goodyear City Manager Julie Karins said. The city has been focused on its wellness and safety program for a decade, according to Lyman Locket, Goodyear’s human resources director. “This effort emphasizes the ‘whole employee’ philosophy as a central component of our organizational culture,” Locket said. “Achieving this prestigious status confirms that we’re on the right track.”
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rizona and ancient Greece are separated by thousands of years and thousands of miles, but there is one task that makes Greek mythology an Arizona reality in this modern age and season. It is found in an annual duty that takes many new desert dwellers by surprise, fresh from their boasts to friends who remain in colder winter climes. Be honest… how many times have you taunted friends still living in Chicago, Minneapolis or Omaha with this articulation of the obvious: “We don’t have to shovel sunshine when it’s wintertime in the desert!” True enough, but another seasonal assertion fails the credibility test. It goes something like this: “And another thing… we don’t need rakes in the desert because there are no falling
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autumn leaves.” But many newcomers soon discover that they need at least one rake… and maybe a few more. Fall may not bring falling leaves, but summer certainly brings falling pods… at least for homeowners who choose to plant mesquite trees on their property. And because of that fateful decision, those property owners soon discover that they have sentenced themselves to seemingly ceaseless summer days with rake in hand, gathering pods on ground. Age and circumstance provide an interesting paradox in the human condition. Schoolkids, when engaged in the routine of academic pursuits, find themselves gazing out classroom windows, imagining their post-educational “classroom-free” future. Adults, engaged in age-appropriate “responsible-but-not-enjoyable” tasks, find themselves recalling lessons from their school days, freeing their minds from the physical drudgery in which they’re
involved. Personal experience, amidst the picking up of the pods, prompted a recollection of the fate of Sisyphus. If you’re in need of a brief “refresher” on this particular figure in Greek mythology, here ’tis: Sisyphus was a king, and because he cheated death twice, Zeus punished him by forcing Sisyphus to roll a huge boulder up a hill — only to see it roll down each time it neared the top — and to repeat that action for all eternity. OK, OK… so picking up mesquite pods isn’t an eternal fate… it only seems that way. Visitors, be advised: in the Arizona desert, those “lazy, hazy crazy days of summer” aren’t lazy or hazy…but if you have mesquite trees, they will drive you a little crazy. The above is offered as a “public service” for those considering a move here — especially if they hail from California, which has fostered its own kind of crazy in the recent past.
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But in research conducted exclusively for this column, a constructive use for mesquite pods has been discovered… which may strike you as a bit cra… ahem… different. An October 2009 article from the Associated Press, still found on the website of “The Christian Science Monitor,” heralds the culinary value of mesquite pods, saying that in the Southwest they’re a “tasty treat.” It goes on to claim that they are “now being added to smoothies, breads and pancakes.” Prominently mentioned in the 2009 AP story is the Tucson-based group “Desert Harvesters,” or DH, as the organization calls itself. A visit to the DH website reveals updated language that is certainly palatable to the “politically correct.” While acknowledging the help of area tribes and thanking them for access to traditional homelands, Desert Harvesters also “acknowledges our ongoing com-
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State lawmakers’ drag queen obsession is a drag BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
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e live in dangerous times for children in Arizona. In 2020, 838 children died in our state, including 53 kids murdered and 49 lost to suicide. Firearms were to blame in 51 of these fatalities. Fentanyl claimed 57 young lives. In all, substance use was indicated in 157 child deaths. Have no fear, though. Last week, Arizona Senate Republicans trumpeted their decision to join “several other states by working on legislation that would prohibit minors from attending drag shows.” A snippet from their press release’s money quote: “One of the reasons why we were elected as lawmakers by our constituents was to protect family values. … We will be damned if we won’t fight like hell to protect the most innocent from these horrifying and disturbing trends that
are spreading across the nation now that extremist Democrats are currently in control of our federal government.” Guess I missed the press conference where President Biden glammed up as Joy Riden and ushered in America’s Great 21st Century Drag Age. At the risk of injecting some reality into a story that reads like a lousy “Footloose” knockoff, there are in fact a tiny handful of events where children, accompanied by their parents, might be exposed to drag queens doing “horrifying and disturbing” stuff like reading aloud from Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are.” There’s Drag Story Hour Arizona, a nonprofit that promotes monthly “children’s story hours,” where “we generally read 3-5 stories, sing/dance to music, and end our time with a clean craft for kids to take home. All of our performers and volunteers are background checked and anyone reading to children goes through specialized literacy training.” There also was a June 3 event at the
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Heard Museum — the museum’s first-ever Native American drag show — where Indigenous performers with names like Pyraddictionn and Tomahawk Martini performed before a crowd that apparently included some kids and parents. And in May a Tucson high school held a drag show featuring students from the school’s LGBTQ+ student club. It all sounds relatively tame to me. And like an attendance decision best left to parents and kids, the way we do with things like R-rated movies, which kids can stream alongside porn on those cellphones they seem to get at about age 7 these days. Even so, the rise of the drag queens had gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake screeching on Twitter about an omnipotent evil “they,” as in, “They kicked God out of schools and welcomed the Drag Queens.” Hilariously, Lake made national news a day later, when she was outed as a drag queen bestie by her former pal, Phoenix drag icon Barbara Seville. Seville accused Lake of hypocrisy not only for attending multiple drag shows but for hosting Seville at her house
to perform at parties, including with Lake’s young daughter in attendance. It all made for great amateur theater, not unlike a drag show. But that’s our politics anymore: Our elected Neros fiddling and tweeting away while all around them the state, the economy and the culture go up like the Pipeline Fire on a windy afternoon. Nothing I’ve witnessed at a drag show — yup, I’ve been — or on “Rupaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” is any more risque than your average trip to the apartment complex swimming pool or the beach in Rocky Point or Coronado. And I’ll guarantee you every weekend exponentially more Arizona kids go to the movies or stream violent, over-sexualized Hollywood crap than will witness Tess Ticular read “Hop On Pop” between now and the end of time. Meanwhile, those we elect are busy creating solutions in search of problems. At least it’s entertaining. Otherwise, it would be a total… drag.
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ing that is heavily “woke,” may soon receive wider circulation. If supply lines continue to slow and food shortages become a reality in this country, mesquite pods may soon find a use in a kitchen near you. But if you believe that argument can be advanced while the pods are still falling and store shelves remain fairly well stocked, you might as well look for beachfront property in Yuma — roll a heavy boulder up a steep hill time and again in truly Sisyphean fashion.
mitment to un-learn and help change colonial behaviors.” But apparently no serious effort has been made to “un-learn” the colonial behavior of promoting commerce. A link to the DH virtual store promotes a cookbook for the “pre-order special price” of $35, and also invites the seriously committed to take one-hour “group walks” for up to a dozen people and costing $150. There are discounts for “nonprofit organizations and Indigenous people purchasing for educational purposes.” The noble purposes of the Desert Harvesters, despite a rhetorical season-
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s temperatures in the Valley are on the rise, residents are searching for new ways to keep cool in the Arizona heat. This week, we’ll look at a mobile business offering popsicles throughout the Valley this summer.
Frios Gourmet Pops Location: Multiple stops Frios Gourmet Pops — often referred to as Frios Sweet Rides — is bringing its frozen treats to neighborhoods around the Valley, thanks to Stephanie and Robert Tipton. The couple is planning to unveil their van this summer and will serve customers throughout Maricopa County. Upon the opening, Frios fans will also have the chance to book a “Frios Sweet Ride” to crash their parties and celebrations, such as weddings, birthdays and community gatherings. “Frios offers a frozen dessert experience like no other, and we are honored to be the first Happiness Hustlers to share that with our friends and neighbors in West Valley,” said Stephanie, who is an active-duty servicewoman along with her husband. “No matter your age, background or environment, one taste of a Frios pop can immediately transport you to a nostalgic place, reminding you of the sweet memories of childhood and igniting that same feeling of excitement you had as a kid hearing the ice cream truck down the street. I know our community will absolutely love what we have to offer, and I’m excited to bring this experience to the Phoenix metropolitan area and serve our community along the way.” With its mission to sell happiness on a stick, Frios’ commitment to giving back to local communities stands at the
to a moment in time from your childhood or to a beautiful beach through a tropical-tasting pop,” Tipton said. The dessert on a stick harnesses the ability to spark an instance where individuals can stop and relish in their moment of joy, no matter the environment. Offered in a wide variety of flavors, Frios are made with quality ingrediThe couple is planning to unveil the van this sum- ents and real fruit, empowering mer and will serve customers throughout Maricopa customers of all tastes to enjoy a County. (Frios Gourmet Pops/Submitted) Frios and reminisce in the carefree days of childhood. forefront of the brand’s values. Each Some of Frios’ signature flavors inFrios owner, also known as a Happiness Hustler, pledges to donate and clude pineapple mango, fruit punch, contribute to a local charitable partner blue raspberry, cotton candy, root beer upon rolling out a new “Frios Sweet Ride.” In addition to the company’s already established nationwide philanthropy partnerships, the Tiptons will carry the tradition to lead goodwill initiatives in the West Valley and Phoenix communities. “We want our customers to feel welcome no matter who they are, or where they are from, and strive to be inclusive. Through our mobile Frios Sweet Ride, we are able to spread happiness and give back to the people and communities that we serve. We plan on giving back through donations to local school districts and supporting nonprofits of all types.” Frios Gourmet Pops offers tasty frozen desserts of all types, including creamy and fruity flavors, and pops for those looking for low sugar and dairy-, wheat-, soy-, nut- and dye-free options. “We want to serve our community in a fun, innocent, safe and happy environment. Our goal is to leave people better than we found them, with bigger smiles on their faces and more joy in their hearts. The magic of a Frios pop is that it can transport you back
float, blueberry cheesecake and key lime pie. The menu features seasonal pops as well, some of which include peaches ’n’ cream, Fruity Pebbles and chocolate strawberry. The mobile Frios van will make a stop in Goodyear and Buckeye sometime late July. For updates and exact dates, stay tuned to the Frios Instagram and Facebook page. Info: friospops.com
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New sportsbook opens near Chase Field
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he much-anticipated Caesars Sportsbook has finally opened its doors. The two-story, 22,300-square-foot entertainment destination is located right next to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix. It is the largest free-standing sportsbook in Arizona, and the partnership with the Diamondbacks makes it the largest retail sportsbook to open in partnership with a major sports stadium in the country. “Thinking back to when we first broke ground in September, we, the Diamondbacks, talked about this opportunity and trying to partner up with the perfect, absolute perfect operator,” said Derrick Hall, president and CEO of the Diamondbacks. “For us, it was a brand. To partner up with the D-backs brand, one that was all about hospitality, about experience, about class, and that’s what Caesars is.” An opening event was held on June
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21, featuring comments from Caesars and Diamondbacks representatives, a first bite sampling of menu items and ceremonial first bets made by five long-time Diamondbacks season ticket holders, as well as a donation of $20,000 by Caesars to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. “The D-backs are an organization that is incredibly well run,” said Ken Fuchs, head of sports at Caesars. “They understand our business. So, we knew that was going to be very complementary to this location. When you have 81 games a year here, plus Spring Training and playoffs, it’s a gathering spot. Then we looked at the space, and we could see what we were able to do with it. “It was really one of those things that came together where you’re going to get a lot of people, you’re able to build in your great space, you’re going to have a partner and execute on it. That’s really what you want.” The venue features nine betting win-
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dows and 13 self-service betting kiosks, as well as wall-to-wall flatscreen televisions. It also has ample patio space with table and plush lounge-style seating on both stores with a capacity of more than 425. Private space is also available for rent. “This has been a labor of love for us,” Fuchs said. “It really is a culmination of a vision that we had with the D-backs, to bring something special to fans and to our customers. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. It’s beautiful space. It’s a place for people who gather before and after games and, frankly, 365 days a year for sports.” While at the opening event, Hall displayed his satisfaction with the finished product. “This is going to be quite the place every day,” Hall said. “This will be the place to be, and you can see why. It’s absolutely gorgeous.” The immersive experience doesn’t stop with sports betting. In conjunction with Caesars and the Diamondbacks,
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world-renowned celebrity chef Guy Fieri has brought his unique cuisine style to Downtown Phoenix. Located on the second floor of the building, Guy Fieri’s PTPHX Kitchen + Bar at Caesars Sportsbook marks Fieri’s first full-service restaurant in Arizona. “You think about, in my opinion, the biggest brand when it comes to a chef and the most, I think, reputation and name awareness, Guy is the chef,” Hall said. “He’s the one who we had targeted and wanted for sure.” Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar features a combination of new recipes and Fieri’s personal favorites from his other restaurants, such as his trash can nachos and bacon mac and cheeseburger. “I want to thank Caesars and the Arizona Diamondbacks for being great partners and making this happen,” Fieri said. “We’ve got a great team on the ground in Phoenix, and we’re ready to rock and make this the place to be in Downtown Phoenix on gameday and every day. Real deal, scratch-made food, killer cocktails, D-backs baseball and sports betting. Come on, does it get any better? We’ll see you there.” Also on hand at the sportsbook’s opening was Caesars Brand Ambassador Kenny Mayne. He called the location perfect. “Looking out a window (in the building), I can throw a rock to (Chase Field) sitting here,” Mayne said. “It’s pretty convenient, and because of the convenience, it’s a place to hang out before the game or after the game. This is the perfect spot.” Now having been with Caesars since
September 2021, Mayne sees the company as the premier sports betting option for gamblers. He said name recognition and good partnerships play into that. “It’s just the name alone the history of the place,” Mayne said. “The name is kind of worldwide famous. I think that helps additionally, and they merged with the William Hill folks who already had a good beat on how the whole thing is supposed to work. Kind of together, I think, they exceeded what they expected.” As far as interest in the Downtown Phoenix area goes, Fuchs said the Diamondbacks were a huge part of that. As soon as Arizona legalized sports betting, Fuchs said Caesars had interest in putting the Caesars name on the map in the Valley. To commemorate the sportsbook’s opening, Caesars is running a promotion where fans can get a free $5 bet every time the Diamondbacks hit a double throughout the rest of the Major League Baseball season. “We understood that there was this great potential,” Fuchs said. “The Diamondbacks have a preeminent franchise here in the state, and it’s a great state for sports fans. You think about the history and some of the legacy of the moments here. “The location Downtown allows us to be a premium spot here. This was a perfect, perfect setting.”
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uckeye’s 10 West Commerce Park was sold to Cohen Asset Management for a record $130 million — the highest gross industrial building sale in the city. Creation, a real estate development and alternative investment firm, announce the sale. The park is the home to Funko’s U.S. distribution center.
At the northwest corner of North Miller and Lower Buckeye roads, 10 West is an 860,602-square-foot industrial building with 30,000 square feet of office space set on a 72-acre site. 10 West was the first big-box industrial facility to be developed speculatively in Buckeye, and the entire building was pre-leased to Funko during the 2021 construction process. Will Strong of Cushman and
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Wakefield brokered the deal. “We are firm believers that the Buckeye industrial submarket will continue to mature and attract industry-leading organizations as it establishes its place amongst sought-after West Coast industrial development hubs,” said Brandon Delf, principal and co-chief investment officer with Cohen Asset Management. “We couldn’t ask for a better tenant than Funko at this state-of-the-art, newly completed facility.” Founded by David Sellers and Bob Agahi, Creation plans to develop a 4.2-million-square-foot industrial park, Ten85, on a 270-acre parcel located on the southeast corner of Southern Avenue and State Route 85. This logistics park will include four buildings ranging in size from 650,000 to 1.2 million square feet and will cater to a variety of uses. Anticipated to close June 30, Creation is in the process of acquiring the site with the help of Brent Moser of Lee & Associates. Further details regarding the start of construction and estimated completion will be released in the coming months. JLL has been hired to manage the leasing. “The fact that leading companies like KORE Power, Five Below, Funko and Ross Stores Inc. are all establishing their operations in Buckeye is a huge testament not only to the city’s premier gateway location between Arizona, California and the western U.S.,
but also the immediate availability of labor, land and access to the supply chain,” said Grant Kingdon, vice president of transactions at Creation. “Buckeye is the nation’s second-fastest-growing city, and it’s apparent that a tidal wave of opportunity is starting to form. The area has really become a reliever for the land-constrained Inland Empire. Creation is looking forward to continuing and expanding our investment within the city of Buckeye.” Earlier this month, the city of Buckeye announced the redesignation of approximately 4,000 acres of vacant and agricultural land with the hope of bringing more industrial uses to the area. In recent years, Buckeye has made impressive strides in establishing State Route 85 as one of Phoenix-metro’s largest industrial corridors, resulting in significant job growth. According to Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn, the city currently has approximately 25 million square feet of industrial buildings in the pipeline. “We are pleased to see this additional investment in the city of Buckeye,” said David Roderique, deputy city manager and economic development director for the city of Buckeye. “Given the success of projects like the 10 West Commerce Park attracting Funko to our community, we are excited for what the future holds at Ten85 and the entire SR85 corridor.” Info: creationequity.com
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Cole Tucker is living his dream with the D-backs BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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hwatukee native Cole Tucker has been waiting 26 years for his dream to come true. That dream? To play in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. On June 5, the snakes claimed Tucker off waivers and optioned him to the Reno Aces of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. “It’s really exciting,” said Tucker, calling from Sacramento, where the Renos were playing the River Cats. “I grew up a diehard D-backs fan. I was growing up in Ahwatukee in 2001 when the D-backs won the World Series. “The D-backs were a part of my
young, impressionable life. It’s a dream come true to be employed by them.” His girlfriend, actress Vanessa Hudgens, expressed her excitement via social media. “Let’s go babyyy. A great day indeed,” she posted. In a much-circulated quote, Ben Cherington, the general manager of Pittsburgh Pirates, said, “We like Cole a lot, personally. Sometimes you just run out of time, and I think in this case we just ran out of time. “We tried to give Cole as much opportunity as we could at the major-league level, and at some point you’ve got to give it to other guys if the performance isn’t there. It doesn’t mean he won’t improve and perform in the future. It
doesn’t mean he’s not going to get another opportunity in the big leagues at some point, but we just felt like we’d given it as long as we could in this case and needed to give the opportunity to other guys.” The Mountain Pointe High School graduate was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft. Subsequently, on June 12, 2014, he signed with the team and spent the year with the Gulf Coast League Pirates. The next two years he played for the West Virginia Power and was eventually promoted to the Bradenton Marauders. After stints with Altoona Curve and the Indianapolis Indians, Pittsburgh’s
fifth-best prospect — according to MLB.com — joined the big leagues on April 20, 2019. He bowed that day versus the San Francisco Giants. In his third at bat, he hit a two-run homer over the center field wall at PNC Park. Tucker bounced between the big and minor leagues, eventually being designated for assignment on May 30. Tucker admitted he was hoping the Diamondbacks would sign him. He stayed positive despite being designated for assignment. “I was hopeful, when I got DFA’d by the Pittsburgh Pirates, that it would lead to something cool — and it definitely did,” Tucker said. “It’s a dream come true. The D-backs
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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@TimesLocalMedia.com
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JUNE 29 Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment. Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterwards. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org
Needle & Thread
JUNE 29 Work on something crafty and spend time with fellow crafters at the library. Bring your own materials and coffee mug. Instruction books are provided for those without something specific already in mind. There’s no registration, so join in on the fun whenever you like. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org
JUNE 30 Each week, try to best the librarians in a different tabletop game. Win the tournament and find out who the board game master is. Winners get their choice of a gift card for Amazon, Dutch Bros, or something from the snack box. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 2 to 4 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org
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JULY 2 Join the Independence Day celebration with all the essentials in one place. Fireworks, food, live music, games, crafts for the kids, and more. Admission is completely free. Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie John-
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JULY 2 Pull out the blanket and chairs and enjoy Independence Day at Buckeye, tailgate style. Tons of food trucks and vendors will show up as well with goodies for the family. Buckeye Airport, 3000 S. Palo Verde Road, Buckeye, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., free admission, 623-3496323, buckeyeaz.gov
Mad Science Workshop
JUNE 30 Engage in hands-on activities with the family that promote open-ended solutions, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 2 to 3 p.m., 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org /en-US/locations/ litchfieldpark
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JULY 2 Watch as a brilliant mad scientist gives hands-on demonstrations and shows off a variety of insane experiments. Teach the kids about science and spark their imagination while taking an hour off to yourself. Includes a kids menu item with the entry price. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 5 to 6 p.m., $15 per child, wigwamarizona.com
Goodyear Star-Spangled Fourth Event
JULY 4 Goodyear celebrates the Fourth of July this year with two live bands, food and drink giveaway, bounce houses and family fun. Of course, the event will be capped off with mesmerizing fireworks across the night sky. Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 6 to 9:30 p.m., free admission, goodyearaz.gov
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JULY 4 Join The Wigwam this Independence Day for a Fourth of July to remember, with free admission to a night out with a DJ, delicious American food, and good time out on the grass underneath the night sky. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com
Teen Manga Club
JULY 4 Meet up with other teens and discuss manga both recent and old. Suggest your favorites to others, or find something new and exciting from those with similar interests. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 3 to 4 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov
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JULY 4 No matter what stage someone is at in their life, there’s always more to learn in business. Each Monday night, share ideas, discuss business experiences, and look at trends with other like-minded individuals. Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov
JULY 5 Everyone struggles with supposedly basic technology at some point in their life, whether it be due to a new phone, a software change or countless other issues. The library is offering help figuring out technology person to person in scheduled appointments for those having trouble. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org
Kanopy Film Club
JULY 5 Watch and discuss select films with like-minded cinema fans. This month’s movie is “The Fencer.” When an Estonian fencer flees the Russian secret police, he finds a new life ready for him as a physical education teacher. The past, however, has a way of catching up to those who flee it. Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 3 to 5 p.m., 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org
Baby Time
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Avondale lights up the sky with its July 4 party BY MATTHEW ELITZ
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vondale invites Valley residents to spend July 2 celebrating Independence Day at Phoenix Raceway with food, friends and family and fireworks during Light Up the Sky. “It’s a big tailgate party, with general admission for everyone,” said Kelsey English, recreation coordinator for the city of Avondale parks and recreation. “We’ll have a stage with two bands and a dance performance, crafts, activities, food trucks, a beer garden, and the whole event will end with a stunning 25-minute firework display. Everyone’s welcome to come by, and we’re expecting it to be a fun party.”
The event gives visitors the option to celebrate how they like. They’re invited to come at any time during the party, either bringing their own food or buying what they want there. “I think what’s cool about the event is it has tons of options,” English explained. “If you’d like to come enjoy the fireworks, you can come by when they start. If you want to experience the food and fun, you can come on launch. You have a chance to plan what you want to do as a family, indoors or outdoors, in your car or on the grass.” The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to sign up online and pick up a VIP ticket if they’d like to get the most out of the festivities,
with options for indoor access, special viewing access, a meal and two drink tickets. “Personally, I’m a sucker for the family friendly fun stuff,” English said. “I think it’s a great opportunity to create memories. Everyone remembers their Fourth of July events. I certainly remember my Fourth of July parties, and I think it’s a great opportunity to create these memories for the kids of Avondale. Sometimes it’s a big party, sometimes it’s small, but everyone remembers the fireworks. They stand out in a kid’s mind as special.” The event is intended for all ages, with spaces available for reservation. Check avondaleaz.gov/lightupthesky
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Vietnam veteran feels appreciated after Honor Flight BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
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hen Lynn Erickson returned to the United States from Vietnam, he, like others, was not exactly welcomed. “It wasn’t really pleasant,” said Erickson, a PebbleCreek resident. “As a matter of fact, on my flight back from Minneapolis from Fort Lewis, Washington, there was a gentleman who wouldn’t sit with me. He told the lady I had to be moved. She moved him. She left me alone.” Recently, the 73-year-old Erickson joined fellow veterans for Honor Flight Arizona at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to travel to Washington, D.C. The flight included veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars, across all branches of service. Additionally, four ROTC cadets from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott traveled as guardian escorts. “We started here in Phoenix,” he said. “We were at the bottom corner
Honor Flight Arizona at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport included veterans from the Korean and Vietnam wars, across all branches of service. (Honor Flight Arizona/Submitted)
of baggage claim. When it was time to go, we walked up to our gate, and it was just amazing. Everybody stopped what they were doing, applauded and thanked us for our service. It was really heartwarming. “We never expected it. We never realized how nice that would feel. As we
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flight of 11 World War II veterans in November 2009 and has now flown more than 2,400 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. Trips have also included more than 1,600 guardians assisting the veterans along the way. Honor Flight Arizona has a base of many active volunteers. Honor Flight Arizona is part of the nationwide Honor Flight Network. The nonprofits accept private donations and corporate support. This trip’s sponsor was Daughters of the American Revolution – Yavapai Chapter. The trip’s first stop was the U.S. Navy Museum, and from there they went to the Marine Corps War Memorial with Iwo Jima, the Vietnam Veterans, the Korean War and the World War II memorials. “When we got to the Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial), schoolkids wished us well and thanked us for our service,” he said. “I saw a couple of boys talking to the older vets and asking them what it was like to be in the military. It was a great example of the youth of today looking at the soldiers of yesterday.”
He shares with youngsters the hard work it takes to be in the military. “I always encourage them,” he said. “I’m very happy that kids have an interest in it, and I hope they continue to have that interest. If you go in as an enlisted soldier, the first five ranks are the hardest. Once you make staff sergeant, your life starts to get easier. Until then, you’re at the bottom. “It’s a real learning experience. You learn discipline and regimentation. Sometimes you learn you have something you didn’t know you had.” At Fort Meyer, the veterans and their guests had dinner and they wrapped it up with a visit to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore. “Being a Vietnam Veteran, I just thought it would be nice to go with a band of brothers who had gone through the same thing and see what it was like,” said Erickson, who was drafted into the Army in 1969 and served on and off until he retired in 2000. “I’ve seen the memorials before when I was stationed out East, but I have friends on that (Vietnam Memorial) wall. It’s always nice to go and visit
them again.” It could be a somber visit, but Erickson takes it in stride. “It’s been 53 years,” he said. “It’s OK now. It’s just the way it is.” Erickson said he hopes Honor Flights continue for Afghanistan and Iraqi veterans because they’re “carrying a big burden.” “They need their thank-yous, too,” he said. “They came home to a lot different ending than we did. These days, everybody over there is a hero. In my day, everyone was a villain. “It was different. I just saw on Facebook the other day that two Lynn Erickson recently joined fellow veterans for Honor Flight gentlemen ran into Arizona. (Enrique Garcia/Contributor) each other. One was one of those hippies who refused to happened. Everyone should have been go and was one of our archenemies nicer. of the day. He said he was sorry that “Time will heal everybody.”
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undreds of kids around the Valley — including Scottsdale, Goodyear, Mesa and Gilbert — rummaged around their homes, grabbing recyclables for OdySea Aquarium’s second annual Conservation Crafts Art Challenge. Although more than 400 pieces of art were submitted, only five were selected for top honors — and got the experience of a lifetime. The five winners and their families were invited to OdySea Aquarium’s private party room that offers views of its largest tank, and they received creative paintings by either the penguins or sloths who called the Scottsdale aquarium home. They also interacted with one of the
aquarium’s South African penguins. After the exciting interaction, the kids were again invited to take a tour around OdySea Aquarium and reflect on the hard work they put into their impressive works of art. Goodyear resident Shane Peterson, 9, honored his mother’s favorite animal by creating a leatherback sea turtle out of items he found throughout his home. Although most kids were surprised and saddened to see their species threatened or endangered, Shane was shocked to learn that his turtle had lineage dating back to the Mesozoic era and cited that as an additional reason for choosing the animal. Connor Macleod, 5, of Scottsdale spent more than two days building an orange sunflower sea star that was almost as large as him. He chose the creature
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NOTICE OF BID INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: August 4, 2022 – 10:00am Project: McDowell Rd East (Phase 1 to Acacia Way) CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, storm drain, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on June 29, 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 prebid meeting will be held via Zoom on July 6, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on August 4, 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 seven (7) 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 McDowell Rd East (Phase 1 to Acacia Way) CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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NOTICE OF BID Invitation To Bid – Construction Project Drilling and Installation of the Ross Dress For Less Replacement Well Buckeye, Arizona To request bid documents and specifications, please contact Tyler Levos of Clear Creek Associates at: (480) 659-7131 (office) (602) 526-4834 (cell) or via email at tlevos@geo-logic.com Site Pre-bid Meeting to be held on June 30th, 2022 at 10:00 AM Proposals are due no later than July 14th, 2022 at 4:00 PM Published: West Valley View June 22, 29, 2022 / 47290
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Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Liberty Elementary School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Liberty Elementary School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The Liberty Elementary School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $ 925,000. The amount proposed above will cause Liberty Elementary School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $ 25.64. Without the tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed would have been $ 0. These amounts proposed are above the qualifying tax levies as prescribed by state law, if applicable. The increase is also exclusive of any changes that may occur from property tax levies for voter approved bonded indebtedness or budget and tax overrides.
NOTICE OF HEARING Superior Court of Ariona in Maricopa County PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATION Issued and Filed: 6/21/2022 Case No. PB2021071200 NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING REGARDING: PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL & APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In the Matter of DESIDERIO ARIAS, ET.AL. WARNING This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Éste es un aviso legal. Sus derechos podrían ser afectados. You are not required to attend this hearing. However, if you oppose any of the relief requested in the petition that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written response at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date OR you or your attorney must attend the hearing by following the instructions provided in this notice Any written response must comply with Rule 15(e) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. If you do not file a timely response or attend the hearing: the court may grant the relief requested in the petition without further proceedings, and you will not receive additional notices of court proceedings relating to the petition unless you file a Demand for Notice pursuant to Title 14, Arizona Revised Statutes. Notice is given that DAVID ARIAS has filed the following: PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL & APPOINTMENT OF A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE COURT HEARING. An initial hearing has been scheduled to consider the Petition as follows: DATE and TIME: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 10:15 AM JUDICIAL OFFICER: COMMISSIONER CASEY NEWCOMB PLACE: 14264 W. TIERRA BUENA LANE, SURPRISE, AZ 85374 - COURTROOM 123 TELEPHONE NO: 602-506-3809 If you have copies of filed documents or proposed form(s) of order, they should be provided to Commissioner Newcomb's division at the location listed above. Any interested person, including the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney, may attend the Initial Hearing virtually unless the Court has specifically ordered that person to attend the hearing in person. To attend the hearing virtually, use Court Connect as described in Section 3 below. If the Court has specifically ordered you to attend the Initial Hearing in person, you must do so by appearing at the location stated above at the time of the Initial Hearing. COURT CONNECT / MICROSOFT TEAMS If you have a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device, you should go to tinyurl.com/jbazmc-nwc01 a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. For the best experience, download and install the Microsoft Teams application on a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device using either of the following methods prior to the time set for the Initial Hearing: Go to the following link:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoftteams/download-app Or scan the following QR code on your smartphone or tablet: If you have a camera-enabled device, but do not want to install the Microsoft Teams application, you may use a web browser simply by typing tinyurl.com/jbazmc-nwc01 into your browser a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. Please note, however, that you will not have access to all the features if you use a web browser rather than the Microsoft Teams application. If you do not have a camera-enabled device, you can still attend the Initial Hearing by phone by calling Courtroom Phone Number: 1-917-781-4590 Courtroom Conference ID#: 614 270 627# For more information about Court Connect, please see https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/courtconnect Published: West Valley View/Business Jun 29, Glendale Star, Jun 30, July 7, 14, 2022 / 47465
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the proposed tax increase scheduled to be held July 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Liberty Elementary School District Office, 19871 W. Fremont Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326. Published: West Valley View/Business June 29, 2022 / 47472
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2018 FORD F-150
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2022 FORD MUSTANG MACH 1
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