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NEWS .............. 7 Litchﬁeld Park candidates square off for primary

NEWS ........... 13 Lesko, challengers look for primary votes

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Buckeye candidates explain priorities

BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

On Aug. 4, Buckeye will elect a mayor and council districts 1, 2 and 3. All three current representatives—Tony Youngker, Jeanine Guy and Michelle Hess— will be on the ballot. Eric Orsborn resigned from his council position to run for mayor. He is the lone candidate for mayor. Tedy Burton submitted enough signatures to make the ballot and challenge Youngker in District 1. The West Valley View emailed questions to the Buckeye candidates. Three responded:

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JEANINE GUY

MICHELLE HESS

Please brieﬂy describe your background including any relevant education and work history.

have watched the city grow. I started working for the city in 1992 as library director. As the city grew, I became community services director, assistant city manager and city manager. I retired in 2010.

Jeanine Guy

Michelle Hess

I have lived in the city of Buckeye for 40 years. This is where I raised my family and

As a resident of Buckeye for over 10 years, our family has dedicated themselves to serv-

TEDY BURTON

ing people, because people are the priority. I have served on the Buckeye City Council since 2012, as representative of the council’s District 3 residents. I am a summa cum laude graduate of Grand Canyon University with a liberal arts degree in theology and received my master’s

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Hughes ‘debacle’ investigation released

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Six months after the investigation was completed, the city of Goodyear provided a copy of the investigation of former Deputy Police Chief Justin Hughes. The investigation found Hughes turned a minor matter into a “debacle”—and violated department policy, turning the issue of undercover ofﬁcers using unauthorized license plates into something that “went beyond the realm of reasonableness.” After a complaint was ﬁled against Hughes, the city placed him on paid suspension in October. On Jan. 8, the report by investigators Susan Segal and Donald Conrad was delivered to the city of Goodyear. The city refused

to provide a copy to the West Valley View, stating Hughes was on personal leave. Hughes applied for short-term disability and disability retirement. On June 25, his disability claim for the period between Jan. 11 and July 11 was approved. After learning Hughes retired from the city July 10, the West Valley View again asked for the report. It was provided July 14. According to the report, “This investigation was conducted to determine the veracity of four allegations of possible misconduct by Hughes. Those allegations of misconduct include the following: 1. Dispatching a Neighborhood Enforcement Team to locate his wife. 2. Using the resources of the city of Goodyear improperly. 3. Hughes’ interactions and conduct

in connection with the alleged conduct of civilian employee Susan Petty and Goodyear Police Officer Kyle Cluff. 4. Placing his personal interests ahead of the best interest of the city and the Goodyear Police Department.” On Oct. 1, a Goodyear officer pulled over a NET van using an unauthorized license plate. The matter was discussed at a meeting Oct. 2. “The officers found this to be amusing that we pulled over our own officer,” Lt. Scott Benson stated in a memo to Hughes. According to an Oct. 3 memo Hughes wrote to Sgt. Justin Bayer of the Professional Standards Unit, Hughes said he was

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Buckeye...continued from page 1 in ministry from Johnson University. I have always wanted to ensure that I am serving our residents to the best of my ability. In 2014, I was selected from leaders nationally and internationally to participate in the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government. I have worked in the nonprofit sector for almost 20 years.

Tedy Burton Friend raiser, Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2015-present. Program director for BOSS (Buckeye Outreach Social Services), 2006-2015. Buckeye Airport Board, 2015-2017. At large alternate for the city of Buckeye’s Planning and Zoning Commission, 2016-present. Math tutor, Odyssey Preparatory Academy, 2015-2016. Campus pastor, The Citadel Of Praise Church of Buckeye 2019-present. Member, Buckeye Elks Lodge, #2686 2016-present. Ran for Buckeye City Council, election 2016. Override Committee, Buckeye Elementary School District, 2013-present. Buckeye Leadership, class of 2008.

What neighborhood do you live in and for how long have you lived there?

Tedy Burton Currently I reside in Encantada Estates and have lived here four years. Prior to that we lived in Sunset Vista for seven years. All in District 1.

Jeanine Guy I live in the downtown area—some refer to it as Old Town Buckeye. I have lived there for 40 years.

What experience do you have with managing spending? I have been on the Buckeye Council for the past seven and a half years. We were coming out of a recession, and since that time we have improved the financial health of the city. This includes the creation of designated contingency funds or rainy-day funds. As well as increasing the city’s overall bond rating. My job outside of the Buckeye Council is the CEO of a nonprofit organization. This includes the management and oversight of all funds for the organization.

Why did you choose to live here?

Michelle Hess We loved the house and the feel of the community. We saw the great opportunities in Buckeye, and we wanted to be a part of it.

Jeanine Guy I wanted to raise my family in a small town. My husband was working at the nuclear generating station, and Buckeye was a perfect fit for us.

What are the three biggest issues of this local election? The three biggest issues are water, the lack of infrastructure and good-paying jobs right here in Buckeye.

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Budgeting with COVID-19. Resident engagement with COVID-19. Planning for future water and infrastructure.

I live in a neighborhood along Miller road and Broadway and have lived here since 2006.

Tedy Burton

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Michelle Hess

I chose to live here because of affordability. I fell in love with this community.

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For the city of Buckeye—water, infrastructure, and being fiscally conservative as we navigate the challenges of COVID-19.

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Tedy Burton

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Jeanine Guy

Tedy Burton My experience with managing spending is being a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. I also have run a nonprofit with a modest budget.

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I don’t believe these are new ideas, but I think that we must continually find ways to make our government operation more simplified and transparent.

Michelle Hess Flexibility, creativity and strategic thinking. The landscape of the workplace, schools and more are all going through massive changes. Some of these changes are here to stay and some may not. The strengths I can offer my city at this time is my flexibility, the ability to think outside of the box, work regionally because of relationships developed over the years, and creativity. Leadership at this time will require those two attributes as well as strategic long-term visioning.

Tedy Burton My ideas, there are things that I would love to work on such as working with our young people and supporting our schools. What is your track record and style of responding to questions from the public?

Tedy Burton I love the face-to-face method, but we are living in a new day. So I would say by any means necessary. Email, Zoom.

Jeanine Guy

Michelle Hess

I have 20 years of working for the city creating and managing a budget. As a member of the City Council, I now have the opportunity to help create policy that is implemented through the budget process.

I have always strived to be accessible, communicative and available to the public. I try to answer all calls, emails and social media within 24 hours. I have maintained and managed this during my term.

What new ideas do you have?

Jeanine Guy

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Jeanine Guy I prefer email but will certainly respond to anyone within 24 hours. Which historic elected official do you most admire?

Michelle Hess Lincoln. He has always been one of my favorite historical figures. He was an eloquent writer and was masterful in the way that he circled himself with those who thought differently from himself. He was a man of conviction and was a true servant leader.

Jeanine Guy (no answer)

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Tedy Burton Mayor Tom Bradley. The first and only African American to become mayor of Los Angeles. Which current elected official do you most admire?

Tedy Burton U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar.

Michelle Hess Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. She is such a gracious and strong leader. She knows how to work well with her fellow mayors and leaders, as well as engage her residents. She is willing to try new things for the sake of her city.

NEWS Are you supportive of selling public-owned parks and open space for private development?

Jeanine Guy No.

Michelle Hess No. Our current leadership and voters believe in keeping the open spaces we have, and we will do what we can to protect them.

Tedy Burton No, I am not. Why should someone vote for you?

Jeanine Guy

What is the role of the General Plan goals and policies in your decision making on development proposals?

I am dedicated to ensure that the city of Buckeye continues to be the very best place to live, work and play.

Jeanine Guy

Tedy Burton

The General Plan is the guide that drives all our development in the city of Buckeye. That document is voted on by citizens, and I make my decisions based on those policies.

Vote for me because I am the best candidate. Should you vote for me you will get the hardest-working councilman. I promise that I will represent District 1 and the city of Buckeye with honesty and integrity. I promise to show up and

Michelle Hess The General Plan is a very important document. It is a collaboration between our residents and staff that will help us create a vibrant community where people want to live and work in. It is our strategic plan and guiding document for the future. How important is neighborhood safety, livability and compatibility in development proposal decisions?

Michelle Hess The tension of new development and neighborhood safety and livability is very important to me. As a growing community with only 5% current buildout, this is something we try to balance much of the time.

Tedy Burton (no answer)

Jeanine Guy Those items are the most critical elements of a development agreement. All departments in the city participate in initial meetings with the developer to ensure that public safety and quality of life issues are addressed at the onset of the project.

be visible in our community, not just with the people I grew up with.

Michelle Hess I have worked passionately for the residents of Buckeye since moving here but believe there is still work to be done. We need to continue to focus on infrastructure, water management, economic growth to create more jobs, support our schools and keep public safety our top priorities. Development is coming, and we need leaders who are educated and experienced to ensure smart growth for the future. How do you define integrity?

Tedy Burton Integrity is making sure that what you say and what you say line up.

Michelle Hess Integrity is a life of consistency and sincerity, with no deception or pretense; no discrepancy between one’s public life and one’s private life.

Jeanine Guy Acting with honesty at all times— staying true to my moral compass.

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Hughes...continued from page 1 directed by then-Police Chief Jerry Geier to talk to Sgt. Jason Mattie about the plate: “Chief Geier informed me that he had talked to Sgt. Mattie a few weeks prior and advised Sgt. Mattie to not put a plate on the (undercover) van other than the assigned government plate. … “Lt. Benson stated during the briefing, Officer Cluff made mention that it was a policy violation for NET to be using an unauthorized license plate.” Hughes wrote that he questioned Cluff and Petty individually, asking them if they had discussed the improper license plates. Both denied it—separate investigations found both violated department policies by being untruthful about their discussion. According to the Hughes report, “The most difficult aspect of this investigation is attempting to understand why Deputy Chief Hughes thought it necessary to question Officer Cluff about communicating with Ms. Petty. We can only conclude that it was either poor judgment or that there was some ulterior motive that we have not

Investigators found Justin Hughes, former deputy chief of the Goodyear Police Department, improperly questioned two employees, turning a minor issue into a “debacle.” (West Valley View file photo)

uncovered. If, as Hughes says, he was concerned about breaking the chain of command, the inquiry could have been a very short one. Hughes’ continued questioning of Cluff was an investigation in search of misconduct … “… there was no adequate reason for Hughes to take a situation in which there had been no misconduct and turn it into a debacle wherein the jobs of

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two people are now imperiled. Hughes used poor judgment in escalating the issue, which was only peripheral to the real issue at hand.” The investigation found the conversation between Cluff and Petty was not inappropriate: “Petty has responsibility for arranging for undercover plates and undercover identification.” The investigation found fault with the manner in which Hughes questioned the two. “In all, the intensity of Hughes’s questioning of both Cluff and Petty seems both out of proportion to the issue at hand and went beyond the realm of reasonableness and relevance to the underlying issue. The broader issue should have been why was the van still being driven with fictitious plates—not who told Geier or who lied to Hughes. The untruthfulness of Petty and Cluff cannot be condoned, but it obscures the real issue.” Cluff, who resigned in January, also applied for disability.

FBI agent search The investigation found other allegations against Hughes were unfounded. The allegations—which also played a crucial role in the Geier firing— stemmed from Hughes requesting assistance in finding his wife. After not being able to reach her, he said he worried she was being harmed by a gang member who had threatened her. According to the investigation, “Mikaila Hughes was employed as an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and assigned to the investigation of gang related criminal activity. Before April 3, 2019, it was known that certain gangsters had issued a death threat

On July 10, Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez—who was promoted from deputy police chief after Jerry Geier was fired—sent an email to police department employees. “Effective today, Deputy Chief Hughes has retired from the police department,” Rodriguez wrote. “… We are planning a celebration of his many accomplishments and 14 years of service. “If you would like to call him he has his city issued cell phone and will have access for a few days,” Rodriguez wrote.

on Mikaila along with a bounty of $350,000. When, on April 3, Mikaila failed to respond to repeated attempts to contact her while she was meeting a person she called the ‘Godfather,’ Deputy Chief Hughes became convinced that she had been killed or kidnapped.” Justin Hughes was on family medical leave (FMLA) at the time. According to the investigation, he asked Mattie to help him find his wife. Mattie and members of the undercover team went to west Phoenix and found Mikaila, who was not harmed. The investigation concluded Hughes did not abuse his power by requesting the search for his wife: “Though his rank was that of Deputy Chief, on April 3, 2019, Hughes was treated like a Goodyear citizen victim by the other officers. While he may have been a high ranking official in the department at the time and he made the request of the department to engage in the search, he exercised no authority on April 3. “The decision to proceed was not one that Hughes made. Everyone understood that he was irrational and emotional and that he could not take a part in the exercise of police authority on that date.”

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Separate investigations found Goodyear’s former police chief and former deputy police chief both violated department policy. (West Valley View file photo)

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Justin Hughes, who investigators found violated department policy when he was Goodyear’s deputy police chief, was the subject of two other complaints. In October, a week after Goodyear suspended Hughes, the city received an anonymous complaint, alleging: “Several years ago, I had an accident with Mr. Hughes’ son who was not of legal age to be driving. … After this accident the young man called his father and Mr. Hughes showed up on the scene and he spoke to me in a manner where I felt intimidated. Mr. Hughes offered me money so I wouldn’t call the police to report this matter due to his son not being a licensed driver.” The complaint was referred to independent investigators Susan Segal and Donald Conrad. According to their report, “We interviewed Deputy Chief Hughes about this incident who admitted that a vehicle driven by his son had been in a

collision with a vehicle driven by another individual. Deputy Chief Hughes denied that he acted inappropriately in any manner or that he was threatening or overbearing. “We tried numerous ways to corroborate the allegation but ultimately we were unable to obtain any further information. We were unable to interview the source of the report or discover an accident report filed by the city of Phoenix. “For these reasons, this allegation is not sustained,” the report concluded. The city of Goodyear has refused to provide copies of another investigation of Hughes, stemming from a complaint the Goodyear Police Department allowed Hughes and another officer “to engage in a systematic series of serious harassment” against a Goodyear family. The Goodyear resident who filed the complaint asked that his name not be used. He forwarded a response from Goodyear Police Lt. Joe Pacello of the Goodyear Police Professional Standards Division.

According to the Pacello email, the complaints against Hughes and another ofﬁcer were investigated by the Gilbert Police Department Professional Standards Unit. “Gilbert’s investigation was completed and their investigation is considered closed and no further action will be taken reference those allegations,” Pacello wrote. “If you would like a copy of their investigation you can contact the Gilbert Police Department and submit a records request to them to obtain a copy. … “The Goodyear Police Department Professional Standards Unit (PSU) takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service to its citizens and the handling of internal/external complaints in an expeditious manner,” the Pacello email concluded. The resident who ﬁled the complaint responded to Pacello, demanding a copy be provided by Goodyear: “Obviously, Goodyear PD has a copy of this report and the very moment you were delivered a copy and have it in your

possession, it becomes a public record of Goodyear PD as well.” Similarly, Goodyear denied the West Valley View’s request to provide a copy of the Gilbert Police Department investigation. “There has been an investigation completed in Gilbert where Justin Hughes is also listed (IA: Gilbert PD OPS2019145). To obtain a copy, please contact the Gilbert Police Department,” wrote Viviana Monge of the Goodyear city clerk’s office, in response to a West Valley View request for all complaints and investigations relating to Hughes. The West Valley View was also rebuffed by the city after making requests for transcripts of the Jerry Geier firing appeal hearing and court documents filed by Geier’s attorney. The West Valley View emailed City Manager Julie Arendall, asking why the city is not maintaining documents related to the police chief’s firing and hearing. Arendall did not respond by press time.

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The city of Avondale is the regional Community Action Program office and provides emergency rent, mortgage, gas and electric financial assistance to eligible Goodyear, Avondale and Litchfield Park residents. Eligibility includes: • Proof of gross income for the past 30

days. • Social Security cards for each member of the household. • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent status for the primary applicant. For more information or to request assistance, call 623-333-2703. Goodyear also offers emergency water utility assistance for Goodyear resi-

dents Impacted by COVID-19 The Maricopa County Human Services Department will provide emergency assistance for up to a period of three consecutive months to households that meet the income requirements and demonstrate a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To qualify, gross family income

must be no greater than the following: • Family of 1: $43,600/year. • Family of 2: $49,800/year. • Family of 3: $56,050/year. • Family of 4: $62,250/year. • Family of 5: $67,250/year. • Family of 6: $72,250/year. For more information or to request assistance, call 602-506-2000.

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Maricopa County is beginning a new rental assistance program for residents outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Human Services Department will administer the program, which will be funded with federal CARES Act dollars and delivered through local community action programs. “We have already seen an overwhelming demand for help as people

struggle to pay the rent,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, who represents District 4. “While no single government action or program can fully address the issue, we designed this program to prevent evictions and help as many people as possible.” The Board of Supervisors allocated $30 million for the program, which would offer approximately 6,000 households in the region up to three months of rent, paid directly to landlords.

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of July, unless extended. Eligibility is set higher-than-typical rental assistance programs. Eligibility starts at the Area Median Income, 300% of the federal poverty level, or roughly $65,000 for a family of three. There is a set payment amount of $1,500 per month. Households will be eligible for up to three months of assistance for past due or owed rent between March and December 2020, based on funds available. Payments will be made directly to landlords. There is limited documentation required in order to speed up assistance. Applicants will need to submit: • Evidence of financial hardship due to COVID-19. • Applicant photo. • Lease agreement. • Total household income. To learn more about the program, visit maricopa.gov/covidrenthelp. To learn about utility assistance and other rental assistance programs, visit maricopa.gov/helpwithbills.

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forums BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting two “virtual” candidate forums. The Tolleson candidates forum is 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.

The Litchfield Park candidates forum is 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Registration is required to view the forums. To register, visit southwestvalleychamber.org.

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Litchﬁeld Park candidates talk priorities BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Get ready to vote, Litchfield Park. Ballots for city council and mayor candidates in Avondale, Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Buckeye were mailed by the Maricopa County Elections Department this week. (Goodyear does not have any seats up for election this year.) Early voting for the Aug. 4 primary election began July 8. The last day to request a ballot by mail is July 24. For those who are mailing ballots, the last day to mail is July 29 to make sure the ballot is counted. The Litchfield Park ballot will have three city council seats up for grabs. Currently in these seats are Ann Donahue, John Romack and Ron Clair. The incumbents and challenger Kerry Murphy Giangobbe are on the Litchfield Park ballot. The West Valley View emailed questions to all candidates. Two responded: Please briefly describe your background including any relevant education and work history.

Kerry Giangobbe I am a wife, mother, businesswoman, philanthropist, public servant (LD 13 Treasurer, Republican Party, precinct committeewoman, Republican Party, alternate delegate to the RNC, Jacksonville, Florida). I help manage my husband’s vascular surgery practice in Sun City West. I serve on many boards in Litchﬁeld Park. Education: BA University of Arizona, MBA, Thunderbird School, Glendale, MA University of Iowa, Educational Administration.

Ann Donahue Attended Arizona State and Central Michigan University, BS in Public Health. Public information officer, Litchfield Elementary School District. Marketing and sales manager, Lifescan Inc. a division of Johnson & Johnson. Health educator, American Diabetes Association, Arizona affiliate. What neighborhood do you live in and for how long have you lived there?

Park, on the same street as our mayor and incumbent Ron Clair. I have lived here for 27 years.

Kerry Giangobbe I live on Bird Lane in Litchﬁeld Park, the Old Town.

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Kerry Giangobbe I grew up here from the age of 13 in 1978. I chose to return here to raise my own family.

Ann Donahue We moved to Litchﬁeld Park from Seattle in 1993 to join a family business. My in-laws lived in Litchﬁeld Park, and we loved the quaint village feel. What are the three biggest issues of this local election?

Ann Donahue Keeping the health and welfare of our citizens and businesses in check. Developing the City Center project, which is 29 acres of land in the downtown center. Being ﬁscally responsible with the city budget, especially in light of the economic challenges that arose with COVID-19 pandemic. The city is partnering with our local businesses to successfully reopen.

Kerry Giangobbe 1. Are we going to have a real council of diverse minds or the same ol same old, which results in little change or progress? Some change to update infrastructure and safety is paramount. 2. The City Center is looking like a dream, with not very good planning at the current stage. The city should be setting higher standards, but money talks, so who knows what will happen with the current players. 3.The Wigwam: God bless this gem of a place. We need to support it, and I like to say, “As The Wigwam goes, so goes Litchﬁeld Park.”

Ann Donahue I live on the north side of Litchﬁeld

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Kerry Giangobbe Lots of experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets yearly. I have an MBA, the only one I believe who is either on the council or running for council. This is critical to decision making.

for 10 years in marketing and sales. I successfully managed that budget during my tenure. I was president of the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association (DESA), which was a diabetes nonprofit, that was solely funded by member dues and sponsorships. I had sole responsibility for this budget. I have served on the Litchfield City Council for the past four years. I have partnered with our mayor and other council members in making fiscally responsible decisions. Consequently our city finances are healthy. We have an

outstanding staff in our finance department who keeps us abreast of all the state laws that impact our cities. What new ideas do you have?

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Kerry Giangobbe I am visible, approachable and willing to speak to any constituent. That is being a public servant. You have to be able to explain why you voted the way you did or you don’t belong there. This isn’t a private club or something. The residents have a right to know what is being decided by the mayor and council and why they made those decisions. It is frustrating to call City Hall and point out areas of concern in our city and have no one respond. Priorities are those items that we all share together as residents of beautiful Litchfield Park. I don’t believe current or former council (members) should be behaving in such a way that they exclude the people. Transparent local government is essential. I believe in term limits to limit an individual’s influence and power and self-serving reasons. It is about public service, not promoting one’s business.

Ann Donahue I think it is important to listen to our constituents. Because I have lived

here a long time, I have met a lot of people. I often receive calls and texts from citizens with ideas and questions. I happily act on those ideas and answer their questions by working with the city staff. Many projects in Litchfield Park began because people offered their ideas. We welcome citizen input. My personal style is to get things done by finding the best resources and connecting all the partners. I am proud to be considered a community liaison and activist. I communicate via text, social media and email or by phone. I love serving this community. What current elected official do you most admire?

Ann Donahue I have the utmost respect for Kyrstan Sinema. I believe she is a leader and huge asset to our state. She is known for working in a bipartisan way to get things done. In today’s political climate, bipartisan politics is critical, and as a country we need to return to respectful admonition of all good ideas, regardless of the party.

Kerry Giangobbe I admire President Trump for never wavering to do what is right. I also admire Sen. McSally for never giving up and never giving in to criticism. What historic elected official do you most admire?

Kerry Giangobbe I admire President John F. Kennedy, and for many reasons. In a short time, he took us to the Moon, negotiated with Khrushchev to avert a Nuclear war with Russia after the Cuban Missile Crisis, he elevated Irish and Catholics to a whole new level, once looked down upon, and he valued family and strong faith.

Ann Donahue I have much admiration for Arizona Sen. John McCain. He embodied courage and leadership. I respect all of his years of service to not only our military but also our government. He was well known for reaching across the aisle and being an independent maverick that accomplished so much, not only for Arizonans but for all Americans.

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What is the role of the General Plan goals and policies in your decision making on development proposals?

Ann Donahue The priorities would be to continue to market the City Center to developers and interested businesses who will purchase or lease space in this unique planned project. Our goal will be to match these new business partners with our existing downtown commercial and The Wigwam resort to develop a unique space that will be the jewel of the West Side.

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I will listen to many, as well as ask many their opinions and formulate plans that reflect the city of Litchfield Park. This has been a weakness for a long time, an unwillingness to plan for the future with concrete ideas. One accomplishes absolutely nothing without first planning effectively for short-term goals as well as long-term goals. How important is neighborhood safety, livability and compatibly in development proposal decisions?

Are you supportive of selling public-owned parks and open space for private development?

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Ann Donahue Since the city of Litchfield Park is limited in land and open space, I will focus my answer on our City Center project. Between 2015-2017 the city of Litchfield Park purchased 29 acres of empty commercial property in the downtown area. This is the acreage that will become our City Center. As part of the plan, we will be selling and leasing parcels to private businesses that fit our village concept. This is the biggest expansion opportunity our city has had

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Kerry Giangobbe It all depends. I would need more speciﬁc information. I love our parks, so they are off the negotiation table

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Litchfield...continued from page 9 with me. Other places do not have what we have, so that makes us unique and creates our identity. Open space is another story, and I would like thoughtful development and careful planning. The pandemic changed everything, and so I believe we are in a completely new place from earlier plans. Many businesses are going under or will go under in the next six months. This is the economic reality. I am not so sure the City Center as planned should be rushed into development. Will it last and stand the test of time as The Wigwam. We must partner with many to achieve success. I am willing to do everything possible to make it a success. I would take things a little slower due to COVID-19. This may not be the time to bring in people all over to shop. We need more restaurants for sure, but will they operate at 50% and how long will we wear masks? I would wait for post-coronavirus to gage the public interest. Timing is everything. No one has a crystal ball. How do you deﬁne integrity?

Kerry Giangobbe Doing what you say you will do. Being consistent with everyone you deal with and not just those who can help you in some way. Always doing the right thing even if it is hard.

Ann Donahue We have a council and mayor who lead the charge with integrity. Integrity is being honest, trustworthy and moral. This is a critically important trait for a leadership position. I continue to be impressed with the level of integrity and volunteerism in Litchﬁeld Park. Besides the council, we also have many citizens with great credentials and experience who gracefully volunteer and participate on commissions, with festivals and youth activities and so many other things that make our village unique. Why should someone vote for you?

Ann Donahue I have served on the city council for the last four years. Over the last 27

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years, I have embraced the community of Litchfield Park. When I decided to run for council in 2016, it was because I was interested in helping mold the “last piece” of Litchfield Park. I now wish to finish this project. As a citizen it is exciting to know what is coming. As a councilperson it is exciting to see the progress, and in spite of the pandemic I know that we will move forward and see the “fruits” of the City Center come to life. I am very proud of Litchfield Park leadership that encourages public comment and participation. As a council member we represent the voice of the people. I often reach out to the public for opinions on decisions that the council will be making. It is important for me to hear all the pros and cons, as it makes for a more informed decision. Our existing mayor and council is a great group of hardworking volunteers. Each of us has a variety of work experience, which is valuable to our community. I will finish with some wise words from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”

Kerry Giangobbe This is my third time running. I grew up here. I value my city and the families who live here. I appreciate our history. I was there for a lot of it. I have a commitment to serving the people of Litchﬁeld Park, and perhaps I may be the leader we need to maneuver our city during a health crisis into a prosperous and quality future for future generations to enjoy. It is easy to give up, but what could and should be the future here is so inspiring to me. I am blessed with a great family, friends and neighbors for over 43 years.

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Hoffman ‘not optimistic’ schools will be ready for Aug. 17 in-person reopening

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Arizona Schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman said July 17 that the already-delayed Aug. 17 start of in-person classes may have to be pushed back again in light of continuing concerns about COVID-19 safety. Hoffman, during a conference call to criticize a White House push for reopening schools, said she and Gov. Doug Ducey are re-evaluating that date, which was announced by Ducey in an executive order two weeks ago. “At this time, I am not optimistic that Arizona will be ready to open for in-person instruction on Aug. 17,” Hoffman said. “I would predict that we will have announcements regarding that in the near future, but that has not yet been decided.” Ducey spoke with superintendents from around the state, but his office did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Hoffman’s comments came during a call in which state Democrats pushed back against the White House, which is leading the charge in favor of reopen-

Even though the start of in-person classes has been pushed back once already, Arizona Schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman said she is not optimistic schools will be ready to reopen safely on Aug. 17. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons)

ing schools. They said that push comes with little guidance and “lacks empathy for our educators” at a time of spiraling COVID-19 cases. It also comes one day before Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to take part in a virtual conversation with the Southern Arizona chapter of the Federalist Society, a group that works to put conservative judges on the bench. DeVos

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, at head of table, during a videoconference Wednesday with school superintendents about restarting classes this fall. (Photo courtesy Office of Gov. Doug Ducey)

has been holding almost daily conversations with Federalist Society chapters in recent weeks to discuss changes to Title IX, the law prohibiting gender-based discrimination in schools. 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year Kareem Neal, who was on the call, said DeVos’ visit with a group of lawyers instead of parents or school workers is “a slap in the face.” “It’s a scary thought to know you never have a seat at the table with this administration,” said Neal, who teaches in a special education classroom in Maryvale. He and others on the call said DeVos’ department and the White House have yet to give guidelines for reopening schools but continue to push the need for kids to be back in school, a rush to reopen they called “reckless” and “completely out of touch with reality.” Hoffman, a Democrat, said she is grateful she and the Republican governor can work together, and that the decision for a reopening date will be heavily reliant on data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. “It’s clear that right now it is not safe to do so, and a reckless attempt to do so without grounding those decisions in data will put the lives of our educators and students at risk,” Hoffman said. “Trump’s push to reopen schools is completely out of touch with reality here on the ground in Arizona.” In broadcast interviews with Fox News and CNN this past week, DeVos repeated the administration’s plea that “kids need to be back in school full time.” That echoes statements from President

Donald Trump, who began the push for on-campus classes last week with an urgent tweet: “SCHOOLS MUST OPEN IN THE FALL!!!” The Education Department has not released guidelines to reopen schools, pointing instead to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which educators say are nearly impossible to follow. “There is no one, uniform approach that we can, or should, take nationwide,” DeVos said in a Sunday interview with CNN. “I am urging all schools to be open and to be providing their students a full-time education.” The Education Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, joined the White House’s push last week, saying at a House Freedom Caucus briefing last week that “it would be more harmful to keep children locked out of schools.” All four of the speakers on the call agreed with statements from DeVos and Biggs that children learn better and do better in-person, but questions on how to do that safely have not been answered. Arizona Education Association President Joe Thomas said he is “frustrated” by the lack of guidance. “No one wants to be back in school more than educators, but we have no plan and no leadership at either the federal level from President Trump or at the state level from Gov. Ducey,” said Thomas, who teaches social studies in Mesa. “This has led to significant anxiety among educators.” “It didn’t have to be this way,” Thomas said.

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BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

A crowded field gets ready to battle in the Aug. 4 primary election. While other congressional races have little competition, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one West Valley district has a healthy field of candidates. The primary election will have three Democrat candidates for the 8th Congressional District. Rep. Debbie Lesko was the only Republican to file in District 8, which includes parts of Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Waddell, Glendale and Peoria. The three Democrats on the primary ballot for the 8th Congressional District: Michael Muscato of Peoria, Bob Musselwhite of Litchfield Park and Bob Olsen of Surprise. Kyle Martin of Glendale filed as a write-in candidate. The West Valley View emailed the candidates questions about their backgrounds, priorities and styles.

Here are the answers of those who responded:

Please briefly describe your background including any relevant education and work history.

Debbie Lesko I have served as the U.S. congresswoman for BOB OLSEN MICHAEL MUSCATO BOB MUSSELWHITE DEBBIE LESKO Arizona’s Congressional District 8 for over two years. I serve on professional career as a director and crew administrator, Biltmore Forest, North Carthe Rules, Judiciary and Homeland Se- chief in the entertainment industry over- olina. City manager, Litchfield Park. Hold curity committees in the U.S. House of seeing multimillion-dollar entertainment airline transport pilot rating. Chief pilot for projects working alongside major music a small company in the Southeast workRepresentatives. artists on their world concert tours. I have ing in the forest industry. High school soMichael Muscato also owned a small business here in Glen- cial studies teacher Glendale Union High I’m born and raised here in CD8. I dale for the past almost eight years. School District for 14 years. attended Mountain Ridge High School Bob Musselwhite Bob Olsen in Glendale and Glendale CommuniB.A. Political Science, University of I’ve spent my entire adult life serving the ty College, where I was drafted to play professional baseball by the New York North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Masters in public. Coming from a blue-collar family Yankees. I played a few seasons of pro- Public Administration, West Virginia Uni- of mostly loggers and longshoremen, I am fessional baseball and hold a bachelor’s versity, Morgantown. County administradegree. For the past decade I have held a tor, Upshur County, West Virginia. Town Congress...continued on page 14

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Congress...continued from page 13 the first in my family to graduate college, ultimately earning a law degree. I’ve held several overlapping positions throughout my professional career. I am a retired military veteran with 10 years active duty and 22 years in the Reserve, recalled to active duty twice following 9/11. I retired as a fire captain/training officer after more than 20 years and was heavily involved in labor issues for 25-plus years as a union vice president, negotiator and shop steward. I continue to serve my community here in Arizona on the volunteer Sun City West Posse as a dispatcher and patrol officer. My education includes a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Columbia College and a juris doctorate from Northwest School of Law. I’ve been married to my wife, Linda, for nearly 32 years. We have two beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and I am very proud of all of them. What neighborhood do you live in and for how long have you lived there?

Bob Musselwhite I have lived in Litchfield Park in the

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same house for 30 years.

Michael Muscato I’m born and raised here in this district. I live in Peoria.

Bob Olsen Sun City West for four years.

Debbie Lesko I live in Peoria west of 67th Avenue between Cactus and Thunderbird roads for the last eight years. Why did you choose to live here?

Michael Muscato I chose to live here because, to me, where you come from means something. I believe that our hometown and our country are always worth fighting for.

Bob Olsen My father and aunt retired to Arizona in 1979. While I was stationed and working in the San Francisco area and Portland, I would travel to visit them several times a year. I fell in love with the wide open spaces and the history of Arizona. Once I retired, my wife and I fulfilled our dream of moving to Arizona. This is now our home.

Debbie Lesko It’s a semi-rural area with no sidewalks or street lights surrounded by urban areas. We have flood irrigation, so we have plenty of grass and fruit trees in our back yard along with pet chickens.

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I like the weather, I like the opportunity and I like the independent attitude of the people. It is also a very interesting state in terms of its history and the diversity of its people. What are the three biggest issues of this local election?

Bob Musselwhite I think people are very concerned that we have governments that are not in touch with the needs of the people because our government is in someone’s pocket. There is also a concern that people are in government to further their own personal interests and not the interests of those they represent. This is an opinion that is held regardless of political affiliation. Social Security and its continuation,

along with other insurance programs such as Medicare, are a big concern. People pay into these what is in effect insurance programs for decades, and they are concerned that the benefit they paid for will be there when and after they reach retirement age. Health care is a big concern.

Bob Olsen COVID-19, national security and Social Security/Medicare.

Debbie Lesko Growing jobs and our economy; providing quality education and tackling the coronavirus crisis.

Michael Muscato The three biggest issues locally are health care, immigration reform and recovering our economy. What experience do you have with managing spending?

Debbie Lesko In my position as the Arizona state Senate Appropriations chairman, I helped guide the development of Arizona’s $11 billion budget. In my current role in the U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee, I have an informed voting role on all budget bills in the U.S. Congress.

Michael Muscato For the past decade I have overseen multimillion-dollar entertainment projects that require performance and delivery standards to be met. As a small-business owner, I work on daily, weekly, monthly and annual budgets.

Bob Musselwhite I was county administrator of Upshur County, West Virginia, where I managed large capital improvements for the county such as the building remodeling of the county detention facility, a large regional library, a large county recreational complex built in conjunction with the county schools, the extension of water lines into the county, preparations to build a new county airport, and other public projects built in cooperation with the federal government. As town administrator of Biltmore Forest, putting the budget together and implementing the budget were my responsibility, including property tax collection. This was done while seeing

to the reforms that the mayor and town commission were elected to accomplish in public safety services. As city manager of Litchfield Park, I was handed a fiscal problem that quickly would have resulted in the insolvency of the town had fundamental changes in the way things were being done had not been changed. Namely almost all of the city functions had been placed on private contracts. Since the mayor and city council had hired me for my experience and they realized the problem, they gave me free reign to do what needed to be done to bring the city back into the black. That was accomplished by bringing most services back “in house.” Within the year, the budget that I recommended to the mayor and council and the town back in the black and we were getting reports of vastly improved services to the community. Since that time, a surplus has been built and the yearly budget has been rarely overspent. All of the initial calculations and the first budget were my work. I supervised the finance officer from there every year.

Bob Olsen While in the military I was heavily involved with developing budget requests and allocating the funds received to best support our mission. As fire captain and training officer I submitted detailed requests for funding of my training and safety programs, and I maintained accurate ongoing spending records and planning to ensure the budget allocated covered the costs of running the training and safety programs. Frequent reevaluation of spending priorities occurred as unforeseen challenges arose during the fiscal year requiring me to adapt to maintain the maximum level of training possible. While at JPAC, as part of the mission recommendation process, I would develop a budget to fund all anticipated costs of searching for and recovering our missing service members. The budget had to consider numerous operational challenges in dealing with foreign countries, their citizens and unanticipated costs of the mission. What new ideas do you have?

Bob Olsen I will fight to improve the efficiency and capabilities of federal government. By combining three of the largest federal health plans (Tricare, Federal Employee Health Benefit and Medicare), each of which use

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the same contracted medical providers, into a single organization we can reduce the administrative costs and bureaucracy. I would revamp the funding mechanism of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) by requiring the PTO receive a payment 1% on the sale of protected merchandise. By eliminating PTO fees to the patent and trademark process, anyone with an idea or product would be able to obtain protection without cost. This would allow the office to fund expanded support of inventors and creators in getting their products to market. The federal government invests billions in the development of new products and materials without any return on the investment. When the federal government funds research resulting in new medicines or invests in the development of military equipment, the government should receive a payment equivalent to 1% of the sale of each of these items or the items protected by patent and trademark. Beyond this, there is tremendous room for consolidation and increased efficiency throughout the federal government, and I have other great ideas on how to achieve this.

Michael Muscato My platform lays out proposals to address immigration reform; health care reform; and provides Arizona specifically with an opportunity to drive thousands of high-paying jobs in energy production, infrastructure and environmental reform.

Bob Musselwhite I believe the “new” ideas that I have are actually old ideas of honest service to the public that were held up high during the progressive era that followed the last Gilded Age. The success of the government is not and should not be judged by how much money those in power make for themselves using the power the people have on loan to them. Honest public service in an old idea that might sound quaint, but it needs to be brought back.

Debbie Lesko I continue to work with my congressional colleagues on legislation to help get people back to work, save small businesses, help people that are out of work because of the coronavirus crisis, increase funding for health care and protective equipment related to the coronavirus, and get students back to school in a safe fashion.

In addition, I am introducing legislation to crack down on criminals and mobs that are destroying and defacing our national monuments. What is your track record and style of responding to questions from the public?

Michael Muscato I believe that accountability and availability to constituents is the duty of being a representative. I was proud to host three public in-person town halls prior to COVID-19 taking place, and I am regularly available via Zoom town halls and Facebook Live to answer unscreened questions on the spot.

Debbie Lesko My No. 1 priority is helping my constituents. Constituents have told me that they are very pleased with my office’s outreach and responsiveness to their concerns and needs.

Bob Olsen My style is to listen first to what the public is asking or demanding, and then respond in an open and honest way. If I don’t have the answer at the time of the question, I will research it and contact the person or organization with the best answer I can deliver. Most of my adult life has involved interacting with the public. As a police officer and firefighter, I was often asked about safety and the accountability of myself and my organization.

Bob Musselwhite As a city manager, my first priority each day was to talk directly to the citizens who had the complaints. I asked that complaints be directed straight to me. That is the key to public service, and it is where the answers can be found as to the effectiveness of the effort the organization is making. Such an attitude is also a signal to all those employed that the citizen comes first. I was taught in public administration school that the press is the fourth pillar of the government, and I believe the public deserves to know what is being done, and that is best accomplished with honest answers. Our press is an institution of democracy and should be treated that way. What current elected official do you most admire?

Bob Musselwhite I admire elected officials that have cour-

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age to speak for the needs of the public without hesitation or regard for their own political life. Mayor Kate Gallego comes to mind here in Maricopa County. Sheriff Paul Penzone is an impressive public servant. Sen. Chuck Schumer is impressive to me because he articulates well and he has not added up a personal fortune during his long time in the U. S. Senate.

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At this point, I’ll take the side of any elected official who makes decisions based on guardianship not partisanship. Time for new people in office.

Debbie Lesko I most admire all elected officials that have served in our U.S. military to serve our country and are now continuing their service to our community and nation.

Bob Olsen I admire Adam Schiff because of his willingness to perform his duties, even in the face of aggressive attacks from the president and Republicans. What historic elected official do you most admire?

John F. Kennedy, because he was an optimist for our country, seeing things like civil rights and scientific advancement not as possibilities but as imperatives. His ideas and inspiration during his short time as our president set the stage for many of the societal and scientific improvements we have realized since his death. Abraham Lincoln.

Michael Muscato I grew up listening to the words of JFK and Ronald Reagan.

Bob Musselwhite I think Abraham Lincoln showed incredible insight into the American character, and his vision of what we could be is very hard to match. I admire the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt, and I believe that Franklin Roosevelt was an incredible leader who understood the ideals of our country and trusted good people to carry out what needed to be done. Harry Truman was pretty plain spoken, and Jimmy Carter was very honest and remains true to himself to this day.

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A 1-year-old boy was pulled from a pool in Buckeye Sunday, July 19. According to Tommy Taylor, a spokesman for the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department, first responders answered a report of a drowning on West Superior Avenue in the Westpark community. “The first unit on the scene found a 1-year-old boy who was out of the pool. The child was unresponsive and family members were doing CPR. The child was transported to a local Hospital in critical condition,” Taylor said. “It is unknown at this time how long the child was in the water.” He said the pool did not have a fence. In a July 8 West Valley View story on drowning prevention, Taylor said, “What I see mostly is people fail to

watch their children constantly.” “A lot of times we underestimate how quickly a child can just disappear,” said Tanja Tanner, the Goodyear Fire Community Risk Reduction coordinator. In May, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report detailing reported drownings and estimated nonfatal drowning injuries across the nation. The data in the report showed that, on average, 379 children under the age of 15 died because of pool or spa submersions annually from 2015 through 2017. In addition, for 2017 through 2019, an estimated annual average of 6,700 children younger than 15 were treated in hospitals for nonfatal pool and spa drowning injuries. An update on the Buckeye boy’s condition was not available at press time.

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AESD ﬁrst public district to be HealthyVerify certiﬁed BY ERIN BRASSEY

West Valley View Staff Writer

Avondale Elementary School District became the first public district in the state to receive the HealthyVerify certification. The district also discussed reopening plans at a governing board meeting July 7. According to the board presentation, the district plans to offer a choice of in-person or online schooling, with new health and safety protocols including mask wearing and extra focus on students’ social emotional learning. HealthyVerify works with businesses to create and implement personalized health restrictions to limit the spread of disease, the HealthyVerify website explains. “The practices and procedures received from certification are intended to assist the district in reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, through a variety of approaches and methods,” said Kenya Vasquez, a district spokeswoman. She said the plan for the district includes practicing social distancing as much as possible and mask wearing for all when social distancing cannot be assured. Additionally, there will be health verifications by families and staff prior to coming to school “and robust sanitation implementations.” The procedures include the district office and its 10 campuses in Avondale and Goodyear. “AESD is committed to developing the safest return practices possible for our staff and families. We take the health and wellness of our AESD community seriously and reached out to experts in the field to support our planning and implementation of safety pro-

tocols for when we are ready to return to school,” said Dr. Betsy Hargrove, Avondale Elementary School District superintendent. AESD received its certification on June 23. HealthyVerfiy did a walk through of the school sites to ensure the proper implementation of the recommended health and safety protocols. According to the presentation, a district team helped determine that students and staff would be required to wear masks throughout the day where social distancing is not possible. Staff are also being trained in self-monitoring for symptoms, recognizing visible symptoms in others, and protocols for cleaning and sanitizing. Hand sanitizer will be readily available for everyone throughout the building, and frequent handwashing will become a regular part of the day. When classrooms reopen, AESD families will have a choice on whether students learn in-person or online. Due to Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order, students will not be able to return to school until Aug. 17. So all students, including those who choose the in-person model, will start the year in the district’s online flex model. The flex model was designed to make it easy to transition from in-person to online. Students will spend four and a half days a week in a structured, real-time, teacher-led environment in which they will learn all subjects. Attendance will be taken daily, and students will have the chance to interact with their teachers and peers. Families can choose to stay in the flex model after the executive order is lifted, but if they wish to return to in-person after this time, they must

The Avondale Elementary School District maintenance team helped AESD achieve HealthyVerify certiﬁcation. (Photo courtesy AESD)

wait until the end of each quarter. Families may also transition from in-person into the flex model if they would like. The internet is necessary to participate in the flex model, and the district will issue an iPad or Chromebook to each student for course work.

Fall options Once it is deemed safe for schools to open, AESD plans for its students to return to a four and a half day week with Wednesdays only having instruction in the mornings. Class sizes will be determined after the district finds out how many families would like to participate in in-person learning, and all students and staff will be required to wear masks. To limit cross contamination of germs, all recesses, breakfasts and lunches will be held in the students’ classrooms until they can be transitioned into the cafeteria and playground settings again. Another option for the fall semester is the digital academy in which students will attend school online four and a half days a week. It will combine live teaching, pre-recorded lessons and self-paced deadlines.

Attendance will be marked based on date stamps of student work, and all subjects will be covered throughout the week. In both the digital academy and flex models, social and emotional support will be readily available to all students, and they can participate in any events or activities at their home school. According to the presentation, other changes that will be seen in the district include food services and transportation. District transportation will still be available to those students who need it, but masks will be required, as social distancing will not be guaranteed. Buses are to be sanitized in between each drop off and signs will be posted to remind parents to keep kids home if they feel sick or have a temperature of 100.4 degrees. Parents should be on the lookout for another survey from the district so AESD can determine how each of its families would like to participate in the fall semester as well as fill any technology needs for families who don’t have access to adequate computers or technology.

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Partnering with your children’s online teacher

BY SHELLY SMITH HORNBACK Guest Writer

In the “A”-rated Litchﬁeld Elementary School District, we rely on strong partnerships to offer academic rigor in a caring environment to more than 12,000 students. We often say that schools cannot do it alone, because we are aware that our educational excellence is tied directly to the support and engagement of our families and community. The partnership between children’s caregiver and teacher is particularly important to student achievement. It is impossible to overstate the value of a caregiver and teacher working in harmony to ensure students’ care and education. Strong caregiver-teacher partnerships improve academic performance for children, enhance teacher retention rates, and foster a powerful sense of community. School-home partnerships must adapt in the face of COVID-19. Here are some tips to help caregivers foster an effective partnership with their children’s teacher. • Be sensitive: In the face of COVID-19,

many families are experiencing extreme hardship. The family of your children’s teacher may be one of them. • Be polite: Like caregivers, teachers are working hard to balance competing priorities in challenging times. Professional courtesy and kindness can strengthen the sense of teamwork and help your children’s teacher to focus on their success. Thank-you notes never go out of style. • Communicate frequently: Give your children’s teacher feedback about your children and their class. Teachers appreciate hearing what families like as well as what could be improved. Your input has the power to inﬂuence important decisions in your children’s classroom. • Ask for help: In addition to being crucial to children’s academic achievement, teachers also play a vital role in the social-emotional development of their students. Teachers care deeply about their students and can be your partner in ensuring your children’s well-being. Engage your children’s teacher during challenging times such as an illness in

the family, death of a family pet, or signs of depression in your children. • Be proactive: Address concerns immediately so your children’s teacher can be responsive to your expectations. Be direct about what you and your children need. • Join the PTA/PTO: Caregivers can be better partners by joining the school’s parent organization. PTA/PTO membership is an easy opportunity to connect with other caregivers and become better informed about your children’s school family. Students, teachers and families beneﬁt when a robust parent organization helps to advance the mission of their school. • Update contact information: Make sure your children’s teacher knows the best way to communicate with you. Strong school-home communication depends on your teacher’s ability to reach you with important news and updates

about your children and their class. Caregivers and teachers have the power to help students thrive in the face of adversity. Building an effective partnership with your children’s teacher is a critical task and, like you, every teacher wants to achieve this goal. A strong school-home connection will lay the foundation for children’s success at school and in life. Shelly Smith Hornback is the director of community relations for the Litchﬁeld Elementary School District.

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BY BRYNNA BENJAMIN Contributing Writer

As schools across the nation resume in virtual formats, it is important to remember that online education is a significant change for children and adults. This is going to take some getting used to by everyone involved. Maintaining composure during challenging moments is key to your emo-

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tional well-being and your children’s success. Show grace with your children, teachers and yourself. It is OK to feel frustrated and overwhelmed at times. When this happens, step away to take some calming breaths and return with a refreshed mindset. Speak to your children with care. Thank them for their hard work rather than expressing frustration. Encourage their best

effort and assure them that mistakes are valuable opportunities for growth. Create a daily schedule for your children. Begin with a wake-up time and healthy breakfast. Consistent routines eliminate stress and help your children set priorities. Factor in a firm bedtime to ensure your children get plenty of sleep. Develop a checklist of daily expectations. Every time your children accomplish a task in their daily routine, they should be able to write a check mark or place a sticker. This will keep them on track with their responsibilities and give them a sense of accomplishment. Create a comfortable learning space for your children. It is easier for children to understand the difference between school time and play time if they have a dedicated learning space. This can be a desk in the corner or even the kitchen table. Reduce distractions like television and toys in this workspace. Your children need daily exercise. Allow your children breaks from school so they can swim or go on a walk. This will also activate their brain to listen and learn during the next academic lesson. Deepen your children’s connection to their teacher and classmates. Quality educators will promote social-emotion-

al learning by ensuring children have significant time to express their feelings and build relationships with their peers. Help your children connect to the people around them by avoiding gossip and celebrating the achievements of the people in their school family. Be familiar with your children’s schoolwork in case they come to you for support. Try to walk your children through the work, but do not expect to know all the answers. Your job is to help your children maintain a positive attitude about school and to help them stay connected to their teacher. Ensure that the teacher is aware of your children’s challenge, and request one-on-one support for them if necessary. Protect your children from harmful content by monitoring the sites and people they access online. Talk with your children about online safety and set strict parental controls on the devices in your home. In today’s virtual school setting, it is important for parents to be a strong source of support for their children. Following these tips at home will help you promote a positive online learning environment for your children. Contact your children’s teacher for support or to discuss any concerns.

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Back to School Clothing Drive adapts for unique year BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Though COVID-19 created dramatic changes in education, it didn’t change the fact that elementary school children at Title I schools in Maricopa County need uniforms, backpacks, supplies and clothes. As such, Back to School Clothing Drive is as crucial as ever. “We will fulfill our promise to provide school clothing, uniforms, backpacks, school supplies and other essential items for elementary school-aged students, their families and schools, even with the challenges COVID-19 has presented,” said BTSCD Executive Director Karl Gentles. “Yes, we’ve had to adapt to the virus like everyone else while still being able to provide these essential needs to between 3,500 and 4,000 children. Even with a drop in fund-raising support during this very difficult time, we are committed to our mission and to the children.” Gentles said that BTSCD, Arizona’s largest provider of uniforms, backpacks and supplies, has converted from its an-

nual on-site distribution to 5,000 Title I students at Grand Canyon University to: • A drive-by distribution event serving 1,000 Luke Air Force Base families on July 23 in a collaboration with Fighter Country Partnership and the BHHS Legacy Foundation. • Delivering requested supplies for 2,000 students to specific Title I schools in Maricopa County. • Delivering supplies to 600 children in foster care in partnership with Arizona Helping Hands. • Delivering supplies for 400 children who may be homeless or in transition through Children’s First Academy and Sequoia Choice Charter School in Mesa. Families at Luke Air Force Base and families whose children attend Title I and other participating schools had to pre-register for Back to School Clothing Drive support. “Throughout the rest of the year, we will continue providing support to other schools and districts through direct delivery of supplies,” Gentles said, adding that “we are still in need of both

financial support and donations of supplies which can be done online” at backtoschoolclothingdrive.com. Sponsors who have made significant cash and in-kind sponsorship support for the current year include BHHS Legacy Foundation, Bank of America, Arizona Community Foundation, Charles Schwab, Discover Financial, Fiesta Bowl Charities, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and Wells Fargo Bank. Bank of America, a long-time Back to School Clothing Drive is keeping up with changes due to COVID-19, while still providing clothing and supplies to students BTSCD partner, added a second in need. (Photo courtesy BTSCD) cash sponsorship to underwrite the cost of this year’s school supplies plies to more than 25,000 K-6 students since the bank could not host its annual at more than 260 schools in 40 Marcompany-wide employee supply drive. icopa County school districts. Back Founded in 1967, Back to School to School Clothing Drive operates Clothing Drive is Arizona’s largest pro- on an annual budget of approximatevider of new school outfits, uniforms, ly $1 million with three employees, a backpacks and school supplies to chil- 15-member volunteer board of direcdren in need. Back to School Clothing tors, and more than 2,500 volunteers. Drive provides new school outfits and For more information, visit backtouniforms, backpacks and school sup- schoolclothingdrive.com.

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The importance of extended school year in preventing regression BY SARAI BAKER Guest Writer

Amid COVID-19, students across the world have experienced unique circumstances when it comes to their education. While parents, teachers and schools had to be quick to adapt to meet students’ needs, some parents might have noticed a decline in their child’s knowledge as they deviated from their normal routines in the classroom. For some students who have developmental disabilities, being out of routine can stall the progress and maintenance of learned skills. Summers typically mean time off from homework, but for students who have disabilities, summers may mean a regression in their learning. Students in special education typically have a different classroom structure than traditional learning environments. In addition to academics, some of these students also learn social-emotional skills and behaviors in the classroom, depending on their individualized education plans. While not every student has the same needs, some may fall behind during gaps in

the traditional school year and experience substantial regression, losing their learned skills when away from the classroom routine, and may struggle to get them back when school resumes in the fall. For some, this could mean losing academic skills, like forgetting math equations or vocabulary words, but for others it can mean losing the ability to form sentences or even experiencing an increase in negative behaviors. When students experience substantial regression, time is taken away from learning new skills when they return to school. Instead, teachers have to backtrack and spend valuable teaching time helping students to relearn these important skills, skills that the student may have already perfected before the school break. An Extended School Year (ESY) plan may be just what these students need to stay on track with their individual learning style. ESY, documented in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, allows students who experience signiﬁcant regression to bridge the gap—literal-

ly—and continue maintaining learned skills in summer programs during the time taken for summer break. Students must qualify for ESY based on data that shows they experience signiﬁcant regression. This data is collected before and after scheduled school breaks in the fall, spring and summer to see which skills are lost or gained and how long it takes to recover the skill, if at all. I have spent 10 years at ACCEL, working with students who have disabilities. ACCEL is a nonproﬁt with a private school serving students who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive disabilities and behavioral disorders. In my personal experience working in special ed, I have found that ESY is incredibly important to maintain critical skills that some of our students have struggled to develop. If a student has just started to peak with a skill and then takes two months off for summer break, this may result in regression and the likelihood that we’ll be spending more time re-training them on these learned skills.

Because ESY takes place during the summer, there is a common misconception that it is just generalized summer school. It’s so much more than that and can really make all the difference for these students. While not all students have the ability to attend ESY programs during the summer, there are ways to continue maintaining and improving learned skills at home. The most important part of avoiding regression is being consistent: Continuing to maintain a schedule and the continuity of a routine during school breaks can be extremely helpful. As we continue to navigate COVID-19 and plan for the upcoming school year, maintaining some level of normalcy and consistency will be crucial for all students to help keep their learning on track. Sarai Baker, a Glendale resident, has been working in special education at ACCEL for 10 years. ACCEL is a private nonproﬁt that serves individuals who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive disabilities and behavioral disorders.

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Hope Research Institute will be doing third-phase clinical trials on a potential COVID-19 vaccine in three Valley locations—including Peoria. According to clinicaltrials.gov, a National Institutes of Health website that tracks trials, Phase 3 trials begin soon for Moderna’s mRNA-1273, a vaccine “being developed to prevent COVID-19.” Hope Research Institute’s Peoria location, on Thunderbird Road near the Loop 101, is listed as one of 87 “study locations” where the trial will take place. The West Valley View reached out to Hope Research, asking if the company is soliciting volunteers. At press time, no answer had been received. On May 18, Moderna “announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-

CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).” The Phase 1 trial was to determine safety in participants who received the potential vaccine. According to a Moderna release, “mRNA-1273 was generally safe and well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with that seen in prior Moderna infectious disease vaccine clinical studies.” On July 14, the NIH confirmed the first phase went well: “An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to interim results published online today in The New England Journal of Medicine.” According to the journal publication, the vaccine triggered an immune re-

sponse with mild side effects—fatigue, chills, headache, muscle pain, pain at the injection site. A subsequent Moderna press release stated the company is “on track to be able to deliver approximately 500 million doses per year, and possibly up to 1 billion doses per year, beginning in 2021.” The first of 45 first-phase participants received the candidate vaccine in Seattle March 16. A Phase 2 clinical trial of mRNA1273 began enrollment in late May, according to NIH. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the Phase 3 vaccine trial will be a “randomized, stratified, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in adults aged 18 years and older. … “The study is designed to primarily evaluate the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 to pre-

vent COVID-19 for up to two years after the second dose of mRNA1273.” An estimated 30,000 will participate in the trial, which is to begin Monday, July 27, and end Oct. 27, 2022. The trial is to include “Participants who are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, defined as adults whose locations or circumstances put them at appreciable risk of exposure to SARSCoV-2 and COVID-19.” Those who are sick, pregnant or have had COVID-19 will not be allowed to participate in the trial. According to its website, “Hope Research Institute works with investigators across multiple research areas. These investigators have extensive knowledge and training in their respected specialties. As a dedicated research site, HOPE coordinates studies in numerous indications to provide quality health solutions.” For more information, visit clinicaltrials.gov.

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Happy to help Editor: Hey, AOC! Heard your idea on cause of rising crime rate. No American wants to see children starve. If shoplifting bread is a contributing factor on why rioters and looters need to do this to feed their families, I understand. They need our compassion. But, uh, could you let them know that Gucci and Coach stores don’t carry bread? Happy to help. Lynne Cole Goodyear

Does America really want a President Biden?

Editor: If you believe the polls that allege Joe Biden is double digits ahead of President Trump, then I have some vine-ripe tomatoes in my garden in Antarctica that you will truly enjoy in your salad. This is fake news mainstream media’s “collusion” to try to sway voters away from using their brains to vote for Trump’s reelection. I’m sure Schiff is directing the sham. I have joined five different polls across the country, and every single one of them shows President Trump way ahead of Biden. Two of the polls show Trump at 98% and Biden at 2%. One shows Trump at 97% and Biden at 3%. The lowest poll shows Trump in real danger—of winning reelection by the largest landslide in history; Trump 85%, Biden 15%. One shows Trump 80%, Biden 20%. I’m sure President Trump’s really sweating now, and for good reason. Biden just adopted Bernie’s socialist/ communist ways and Bernie and Ocasio-Cortez seem to be his chief “advisers” now. This election is unprece-

dented in our history. This is the first time an Alzheimer’s patient is running for the leadership of the most powerful country on earth, at age 77 to boot! No discrimination here! This proves that anybody can really achieve their dreams in America, no matter what! Even though Biden’s wife, who has a Ph.D. in education, will not step in and talk her husband into getting out of the race. She wants to be First Lady, even if it’s for 15 minutes. The “never Trumpers” won’t stop trying to overthrow Trump until he stops breathing. Biden will stop breathing way before Trump. I can’t picture Biden enduring all of the obstacles that were thrown in front of Trump for 3 1/2 minutes, let alone three and a half years, and accomplishing what Trump has. Before I ask what to expect from a Biden presidency, with the help of socialists/communists Bernie and Ocasio-Cortez, may I suggest that those who plan to vote Biden please brush up on your Spanish and communicate with some folks in Cuba and Venezuela and ask them how much they enjoy what was taken away from them. Silly me, my keyboard has a mind of its own. What I typed was ask them how much they “enjoy” what was “bestowed” upon them by their socialist/ communist leaders, who the whole populations of both countries have spent decades trying to escape from. While you are at it, ask the people of Cuba and Venezuela why so many of them are escaping to other nonsocialist/ communist countries if things are “so good.” This is just a hunch, but I bet many of them know the name Bernie Sanders. The Sandinistas know him like a brother in Nicaragua. So do the former Soviets, where Bernie spent his honeymoon. If the American socialists/communists actually succeed in turning America into the largest communist/socialist economy besides China, where will those of you who fought for freedom

for generations flee to? I’d like an answer, because I have a lot of family who fled the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe that took 80 years to tear down, and they don’t know if they should give up their American dream and go back before they lose all of their freedoms here that they fought for in the American military. This country was built by immigrants, but socialists/communists were not on the boats until after they ruined Eastern Europe, Russia, Soviet Union and spread to Cuba and Nicaragua. If the former refugees who fled Eastern Europe go back to their former countries that are now rid of socialists/communists, they will give up what they now have, but it’s going down the toilet anyhow the past few months. Those who used to live behind the Iron Curtain could not fight, because their leaders disarmed the populations, just like Beto wants to do to you. Beto will be on Biden’s staff, believe me. Dictators are not just voted out of office. Countries have been under their thumbs for decades. Check with Cuba, China, North Korea, Russia. If the immigrants who fled the Iron Curtain countries stay

here and fight for the freedoms they now have but are about to lose because of socialists/communists, they will have weapons this time, and many are veterans who defended this country, and blood will flow like a waterfall. Use your brains before you vote for anybody with socialist/communist ways of thinking—or lose all rights in life. James Logan Buckeye

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Pride Fest request discriminates against police

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 22, 2020

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

In the stiff competition for The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard Lately, we now have a clear winner. Phoenix Pride—the LGBTQ+ group whose vision is to build “a unified community where diverse individuals are celebrated and able to thrive as their authentic selves”—has banned uniformed police officers from participating in this year’s 40th annual Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The ban, enacted “in solidarity with LGBTQ Black and Indigenous People of Color,” includes two requests made of the Phoenix Police Department. One is that PPD “use only unarmed, non-uniformed officers to manage required street closures and traffic restrictions” around the event, which draws tens of thousands of people to the area around Steele Indian School Park in midtown. Additionally, Phoenix Pride has committed to hiring “only the minimum mandated number of hand-selected off-duty officers” to provide security at the Festival Nov. 7-8.

Law enforcement members who still and openness have resonated far beyond want to participate in or attend Pride have the communities they serve—even as far been asked to do so “without badges, fire- as straight old white guys like me. arms, non-lethal weapons, or That’s one more reason any other identifying gear or why this decision sticks in equipment present.” my craw: Doesn’t it effectiveWell, I guess that rules out ly stuff police officers in the the cop in the Village People closet, telling them not only showing up this year, huh? are their services not wantThe ironies here are multiple ed but that they can only be and absurd. seen and heard if they agree After 40 years of battling to dress a certain way and, oh, against discrimination and by the way, leave the police for diversity in the Valvehicles at home? ley, an organization whose You have to wonder what DAVID LEIBOWITZ P.R.O.U.D. values statement sponsors like Budweiser, literally includes the phrase “We cele- Bank of America, Circle K, Target and brate and respect the fundamental values Walmart will think about this decision, and differences in all individuals” has it- given that they sell to police officers en self discriminated against an entire pro- masse. fession—a profession which itself has And I also have to wonder how the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and taxpayers of Phoenix will feel, given that queer persons among its ranks. the city of Phoenix is a sponsor, too, and We’ve all heard the phrase “in the clos- the event takes place on city streets and et.” It’s a phrase that has become politi- in a city park. cally incorrect over the years, in part due Most importantly, I wonder at the to the hard work of groups like Phoenix phrase that Phoenix Pride used to close Pride, whose messages of inclusiveness their press release: that this decision has

been made to “continue to proclaim that Black lives matter.” Black lives absolutely do matter. As a community, we must do everything we can to end systemic racism and to end violence against Black men and women, boys and girls committed by rogue police officers and anyone who intends to oppress. But personally, I draw the line at discrimination intended to end discrimination. For 40 years now, Phoenix Pride and their allies have rallied beneath the rainbow flag for a reason: The rainbow embraces all colors and, thus, all people. That’s the beauty of the metaphor. No matter who you are, no matter your gender, religion, creed or race, your career or your uniform, no matter who you love and who loves you, everyone has a place beneath that gorgeous arch of every color. Until this year, until this parade and festival. My take? A rainbow without police blue is no rainbow at all. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Business Briefcase Women’s Health Center, an OB-GYN practice at Estrella Parkway and Interstate 10, is moving to 35 N. Estrella Parkway, 1 mile south of its current location. The 11,080-square-foot building will be three times larger. It is currently under construction in the up-and-coming residential and retail districts of Centerra and Hudson Commons. “We will have one side of the building dedicated to midwifery patients, while the other side is regular OBGYN,” said Justin D. Wood, the practice administrator. The extra space will enable the office to expand from a doctor, a nurse practitioner and a midwife to two doctors, three nurse practitioners (or physician assistants) and four midwives. It also will accommodate 17 hourly staff members—front office, medical assistants and ultrasound techs—up from nine at the existing location. The women’s center has operated in Goodyear for five years. According to Wood, it chose to expand close by because the area is growing and will need more OB-GYNs. The move is scheduled for Nov. 6. Meanwhile, the current location is offering telemedicine appointments.

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Food and health care continue to grow at a fast pace in the West Valley, fueling the new business scene. Culver’s Goodyear is almost ready to start serving, with an opening date planned for Monday, July 27, according to owner Greg Landon. He broke ground in mid-January at 130 N. Estrella Parkway, just south of Van Buren Street. The 6,314-square-foot building is billed as “the largest Culver’s west of the Mississippi.” Landon was a Culver’s franchisee in Wisconsin and Illinois before coming to Arizona for the good life. He promptly launched a Culver’s in Avondale in 2012 and Buckeye in 2016. Landon, who owns a home in Estrella Mountain Ranch, said Goodyear “is becoming the economic center of the West Valley.” He landed a spot in Goodyear near the city’s new recreation campus. For the uninitiated, Culver’s is known for “ButterBurgers,” fresh frozen custard and Wisconsin cheese curds. According to the Goodyear Economic Development Department, Estrella

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Avondale issues call to artists for ‘heart art’ sculpture

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The city of Avondale is seeking artists to create “heart art” for The BLVD to enhance a thematic visual surrounding its Avondale Loves You/Avondale Te Quiere brand campaign. The art will be in the median along Avondale Boulevard, south of the Interstate 10 freeway. A sculpture is intended to be a “visually appealing statement piece that will set the standard for future heart-themed art sculptures at other loca-

tions in Avondale.” “The heart sculpture project will highlight Avondale’s commitment to public art, and build upon the collection already on display throughout the city. Artists are encouraged to be as creative as possible to create a lasting work of art that will enhance the streetscape and put Avondale on the map when it comes to public art,” said Pier Simeri, a city spokeswoman. The city of Avondale and the Avondale Municipal Art Committee are seeking to

locate a series of heart-shaped sculptures at various high-trafﬁc public locations throughout the community. The ﬁrst in the series of heart-themed art sculptures is planned for the median along Avondale Boulevard, a major arterial running through the “heart” of Avondale. The BLVD will be Avondale’s premiere destination for shopping, restaurants and entertainment, with exciting mixed-use development to include hotels, quality high-density housing and professional

ofﬁce space in an atmosphere that is fun, pedestrian friendly, and conducive to daytime and nighttime activities. The project is to coincide with the construction of median improvements beginning in September. Deadline to submit proposals is July 30. Applications must be submitted online to publicart@avondale.org by 5 p.m. July 30. For more information, call 623-3332787 or email publicart@avondale.org.

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Buckeye Elementary School District explores reopening options for fall

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Gloria Perez Fuentes

Gloria Perez Fuentes, age 72, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on July 8, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on May 17, 1948 in El Paso, Texas to Pablo and Maria Perez. Visitation services are going to be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 6 to 9PM at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona. Funeral services will be held at the same location on Saturday, July 26, 2020 from 1PM to 4PM. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/gloriafuentes/

Mike C Federico

In keeping with Gov. Doug Ducey’s order to not open schools until Aug. 17, the Buckeye Elementary School District will start the fall online—and offer families to continue virtual learning through “BESD-V,” even after classrooms open. (Photo courtesy BESD)

BY ERIN BRASSEY

West Valley View Staff Writer

In keeping with Gov. Doug Ducey’s order to not open classrooms until Aug. 17, the Buckeye Elementary School District will start the school year with online classes Aug. 5. “The plan is to provide remote learning on Aug. 5 until Aug. 17 in accordance with Gov. Ducey’s executive order, which says buildings are to open for parents who need a place for children to be dropped off during the day for child care,” BESD Superintendent Kristi Wilson said. “We are currently collecting information from stakeholders such as parents and staff and will adjust plans accordingly once we learn more from our stakeholders (Arizona Department of Education) and the governor’s office.” The district discussed flexible plans for the fall at a July 13 board meeting. “We have only one agenda, and that is to return to normalcy,” said Dr. Mike Lee, assistant superintendent. Families will have the option to participate in full remote learning for the whole year if they so choose through the “BESD-V” virtual classroom program. Registration is required for the BESD-V program. “We have built flexibility in our plans to provide consistent teaching and learning experiences for students and predictability in scheduling for parents,” Wilson said. Lee said the district aims to keep things as stable as possible. “People have enough uncertainty in their lives at this moment,” he said. “We don’t need to add

anymore.” According to the district website, once transitioned to the in-person model, the plan is to bring all students back into the buildings five days a week while requiring personal protective equipment such as masks. The school day may be shortened based on needed instructional time, appropriate breaks and food services. Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served but will be done so in the students’ classrooms or set cohorts to minimize unnecessary mingling. The district is planning to continue providing transportation, but the schedules may be altered to follow health guidelines. Extracurricular activities, field trips and sports have been canceled through the first semester, and assemblies or other large group activities have been suspended until further notice. Limited visitors will be permitted on campus and volunteers will not be allowed for now. According to the district website, the “BESD-V” remote learning model will utilize Google Classroom and will depend on government mandates. Instruction will include live teaching, mandatory virtual attendance, peer engagement and mandatory assignments. Special classes such as art, physical education, music and technology will be available in the online learning environment. Although this is the current plan for the district, things may shift depending on COVID-19 numbers and government orders, but BESD aims to make any transitions as smooth as possible, Lee said.

Mike C. Federico, 69, passed away July 7, 2020, at his home with his family in Avondale, Arizona. Mike was born in the small copper mining town of Ajo, Arizona to Mike A. Federico and Margarita Carmelo Federico. He attended the Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School K-8th grade, then went on to graduate from Ajo High School with the Class of '68. Upon graduation, he attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Phoenix, completing and obtaining his Mechanic Certification. He then married his high school sweetheart, Terry Valencia, in August of 1969, and moved to Phoenix. After years of gaining experience at a few automotive dealerships, Mike started his own automotive repair shop in 1983 in Avondale, Mike's Automotive Garage, a dream come true! Then, in 2012, while running his garage, he also started Line-X of Avondale, which later became Bullet Liner, a truck accessories business. He also wanted to give back to the community and he served as Council member for the City of Avondale from Jan/1996 to Jan/ 2000. He was also involved in the Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Tri-City Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, and the Estrella Golf Course Men's Club. In the early years of his marriage, he also served as a Phoenix Police Reserve officer in 197779. He so loved helping people and couldn't say no if they needed his help. Mike enjoyed and loved his family and was very active in their lives. He spent countless extra hours at the shop, teaching his sons, and also was active in their lives through their Boy Scouts, Little League baseball, Pop Warner Football and Golf. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar racing, golf, and many family gatherings. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Margarita Federico, and grandparents. Mike is survived by his spouse of 50 years, Terry Federico, two sons and daughters in-law, Michael (Sheri) Federico, Andrew (Dominique) Federico: his brothers, Hector (Janet) Federico and Arnel (Rhonda) Federico; Grandchildren Devin, Kira, Katie, Jayden, Colten, Alfonso, Dominique, Anthony, and many Aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. May he rest in peace and he will be forever in our hearts. A mass of christian burial will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on 2020-07-20 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 West Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ, USA.

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Marjorie Nell Hansen departed this world on June 20, 2020 at her home in Litchfield Park, AZ. She also previously resided in Kenmore, WA at Inglewood Country Club. She was born May 11, 1938 in Nevada, MO to Carmi R. (Jack) and Mary A. (Miller) Neas. She married Charles F. Hansen on August 17, 1961 on Mercer Island, WA. He was the love of her life for nearly 58 years and survives. She is also survived by her son, Martin Hansen, daughter Paige Donnelly, step-daughter Debbie Radcliff, brother Harold Neas, grandchildren Gabrielle Hansen and Thomas Hansen, Carley Astigarraga and Tyler Radcliff, great grandchild Garrett Astigarraga and her aunt Ruth Weltmer. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert Neas, her mother Mary Neas and her father Jack Neas. Marjorie received her B.A. in Education from Southwest Missouri State University. She was a teacher at Tyee Middle, Interlake and Sammamish High schools in Bellevue, WA for 40 years where she taught over 5,000 students shorthand, keyboarding, computer and business skills. In her spare time, she enjoyed attending Mariner's games, especially spring training in Peoria, AZ as a season ticket-holder with prime seats behind home plate. She was also a staunch Seahawk fan. One of her proudest personal achievements was winning runner-up in the Ms. Springfield, MO pageant prior to starting college. Marjorie was a beautiful, caring human being inside and out with a heart of gold, farmer's work ethic, sharp-as -a-tack teacher's brain and wit and an unbreakable fighting spirit, having survived cancer not once, but twice. She will be missed by many and forever in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Private inurnment will take place at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue, WA. (*Please read online obituary for more details)

Melinda Garcia of Avondale, passed away on July 14, 2020 in Goodyear Arizona. Melinda was born in Phoenix, Arizona and worked at the Department of Motor Vehicle she loved her dogs, fishing, rooting for the Phoenix Mercury basketball team and loved diet Dr Pepper. Melinda is preceded in death by her parents Marcelino and Concha Garcia. All service are private due to the current pandemic.

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Willie Jene Tucker

Willie J. Tucker, age 75, of Laveen, Arizona passed away on July 13, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on February 28, 1945 in Wicksburg, Mississippi to Elmo Mayfield and Beatrice Culbert. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/willietucker/

Josephine Marie Livingston

Josephine Marie Livingston, age 72, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 5, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on July 22, 1947 in Queens, New York to Joseph Costa and Fara Costa. She was a professional mother and wife and was proud to

be both. Josephine also loved to garden. Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Road, in Goodyear. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/josephine-livingston/

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Lt. Col. John J. Campbell, age 80, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 5, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on July 27, 1939 to Phil Campbell and Mabel Campbell in Lincoln, New England. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/john-j-campbell/

Guadalupe Irene Valenzuela Lopez

Guadalupe Irene Valenzuela Lopez, age 59, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on July 2, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on February 18, 1961 to Daniel Ortiz Lopez and Maria del Rosario Valdez Valenzuela in Viajuarez, Sonora, Mexico. Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Road, in Goodyear, Arizona. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/guadalupe-irene-valenzuela-lopez/

Richard (Dick) Allen Lawson, born on September 25, 1937 in Rensselaer, Indiana, died on July 7, 2020 in Prescott, Arizona. Richard came to Avondale, AZ in 1960 to open a NAPA Auto Parts store. In 1962, he opened a branch in Peoria, AZ and operated it until the early 90's, when he retired to Prescott. He became an expert woodworker and especially loved making furniture. He was an avid fan of all sports. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra, of almost 60 years; son Mark Lawson (Erin) of Litchfield Park, AZ; daughter Rhonda Campbell of Goodyear, AZ; 6 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Clayton, Mead, Beth Ann, Amy, and Jon; as well as 9 greatgrandchildren. Services will be held on Friday July 17, from 2:003:30 at Heritage Memory Chapel, 131 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ, 86301. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Fellowship, 3015 N Jackrabbit Trail, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on 2020-07-17 at Heritage Memory Chapel, 131 Grove Avenue, Prescott, AZ, USA.

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OBITUARIES Antonio Jimenez Mr. Antonio Jimenez, age 65, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on July 7, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on April 30, 1955 to Hilario Gomez and Candidia Jimenez in Leon, Mexico. A visitation was held from 6- 9pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, Arizona. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/antonio-jimenez/

Vanessa Farrow

Vanessa Farrow, age 83, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 11, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on June 8, 1937 in Syracruse, New York to William and Florence Smith. Services were held on July 18th at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 South Litchfield Rd., in Goodyear. Burial services were held on July 21st at West Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 West Northern Ave. in Glendale. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/vanessa-farrow/

Robert Neil Humphrey

Robert Neil Humphrey, age 75, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 5, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on April 28, 1945 to Melvin Humphrey and Marjorie Neal in Seattle, Washington. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/robertneil-humphrey/

Arthur Thomas Billingsley Arthur Thomas Billingsley (Tom) was called home by the Lord on July 9, 2020. He was born September 3, 1940 in Phoenix, AZ to Ralph and Dorothy Billingsley. Growing up, Tom earned an Eagle Scout badge in the Boy Scouts and raised prized cattle in 4H. Tom attended Arizona State University and served in the US Marine Corps in 1966 to 1968. He was stationed at Khe Sanh during the Viet Nam War. Tom worked as an owner, operator of a custom farming service for the majority of his adult life. His particular expertise was citrus cultivation and management. A jack of all trades, Tom also worked as an industrial machinist, equipment operator, and welder. He served the Lord as a Deacon at Heart to Heart Bible church. Tom had many hobbies, he was a pro rodeo cowboy, hunted, fished, flew model airplanes, leather work, photography, 4H, Scouting and many other interests. Tom is survived by his sister Mary, six children, 15 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.

Ignacio Luera "Heaven Has Gained An Angel" Ignacio "Naz" Luera Jr., passed away in Goodyear, Arizona on July 7, 2020 at the age of 35. Ignacio was a funny, kind and a loving soul with a super big heart. Ignacio was born in, Phoenix Arizona, on June 18, 1985. From the age of 6 we realized Ignacio was a natural athlete. He participated in baseball, football and wrestling. As an Agua Fria Owl, he played Safety for the football team and #38 could not be missed! He also earned the, Strongest Guy title pound for pound, for 2 years in a row. He went on to graduate from Agua Fria in 2004 and proceeded to play football for, Phoenix College. Ignacio went on to serve as a, Marine in 2008, in which he was very proud as well as his family. Finally, he completed his training in Barber School and earned his license. Ignacio was a god-loving man, who adored his family and would do anything for them. He especially loved his beautiful daughter Anastacia. We thank you Ignacio for all the beautiful memories you left us. You will forever be missed. Ignacio is survived by his mother, Pearl Martinez, His father, Ignacio Luera Sr., his daughter, Anastacia Luera and sisters, Karina Martinez, Angela Quinonez, Susana Peirre-Louis and step-brother Hector Heredia II. "Eternity is a Gift and You Earned Your Place With the Lord"

Carla Jo Marian Bell

Carla Jo Marian Bell, 57 passed away July 4 2020, at her home in Goodyear, Arizona. Carla was born August 4, 1962 in Willcox, AZ to Carvelle and Eddie Lee Camper. Carla graduated from Agua Fria High School and was employed as a Buyer for Parker Hannifin for 35 years. Carla took pleasure in traveling, nature, fishing and reading. She loved family time and just enjoyed having fun with her many friends. Carla was always there to help brighten the lives of others and was a true person of faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bell, her parents, brothers Cardell and Albert Camper. She is survived by her son Constantine Bell and stepdaughter Jessica Bell, sisters Nina, Rosie, Linda and her brothers Ray and Johnny and many beloved nieces and nephews. A Private celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 25 at 9:00 am at Palm Valley Church, 431 N Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/carla-jo-marian-bell/

Darron Wade Street

Mr. Darron Wade Street, age 53, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on June 6, 2020 in Buckeye, Arizona. He was born on October 2, 1966 to Sherman Street and Irma Lee Clark in Bridgeton, New Jersey. Darron is survived by his wife Kathleen Anne Street (Cosgrove), his sons; Tyler Anthony Street, and Nicholas Wade Street, his sister; Sharon Cassidy, his brothers and their significant others; Michael Street and Gerda, Larry Street and Donna Jordan, Gregory Street and Phyllis, Kenneth Street and Margaret DeMarco, and Mark Street. Darron is also survived by his mother; Doris Street. He was preceded in death by his son, Darron Wade Buckalew.A memorial service will be held at a later date in Delaware. The family has asked that for anyone that would like to make a donation that they make one in Darron's honor with the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/darronwade-street/

Jean Mary Hay Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jean Mary Hay, passed away at home on July 15, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and the prayers of many loved ones. Jean was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from Elk Mound High School and received her X-ray Technology training through Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. She moved to Arizona June 21, 1966 to pursue her career as an X-ray technician at Good Samaritan Hospital. That very day she met the love of her life at the swimming pool of her apartment complex. They were married six months later. Jean and Bruce had two children Amy and Steven. After 9 years at Good Samaritan Hospital, Jean moved on to work for Dr. McMillan DDS and then Dr. Moreira DDS in Litchfield Park for nearly 20 years. Jean was passionate about being of service to others. She was an active member of the Church of Litchfield Park and P.E.O. Chapter DM from 1996 until 2004 when she transferred to Chapter ET. Jean was a charter member and served as the Chaplain of Chapter ET for several years. Jean had Parkinson's Disease for more than 27 years. Despite the many physical limitations inflicted by Parkinson's, Jean lived life with incredible strength, grace, and steadfast faith. She saw beauty in life and worked to capture and share that beauty through photography, sewing, and embroidery. Her life left the world a more generous, caring, and loving place. She is survived by her husband Bruce Hay, two children Amy (Esteban) Azevedo and Steven (Jessica) Hay, three siblings Jim (Bonnie) Pannier, Tom (Audrey) Pannier, and Lois (Jim) Syth, and three grandchildren (Cooper, Willow, and River) who she dearly loved. Services will be deferred until a later date to allow for safe conditions to gather for celebrating her life.

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John Burke Horn

John Burke Horn, age 78, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on July 5, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born on March 29, 1942 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania to Joseph Horn and Mary Hickey. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/johnhorn/

Julia Antonia Fernandez

Julia A. Fernandez, age 89, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on July 7, 2020 in Buckeye, Arizona. She was born on February 13, 1931 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Bandila Carrasco. Services are private. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/julia-afernandez/ A WORD ABOUT OBITUARIES The West Valley View publishes free and paid obituaries for residents or former residents of the West Valley cities. Free Obits: Submit via email to obits@timespublications.com Paid Obits: Place online at: obituaries.westvalleyview.com or email to: obits@westvalleyview.com Deadline: Thursday at 5pm for Wednesday’s paper. Questions? 623-535-8439.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord's lien: Mobile Home Make: KAUFMAN AND BROAD HOME SYS INC/WHITTIER Body Style: 14 X 64 MH Model Year: 1978 VIN: S814161 Date and Time of Sale: 08/06/2020 1:00 PM Location of Sale: Space No. 163 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $1302.67 as of August 6, 2020 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 2/4/2019 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Bruce Edward Smith, Elizabeth Smith Owner of Record: Virtudes L Beesley Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. ½33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. ½33-1023. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: July 22, 2020 July 29, 2020 Published: West Valley View, July 22, 29, 2020 / 31870

NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord's lien: Mobile Home Make: REDMAN IND INC/NEW MOON Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1971 VIN: XGJS16065 Date and Time of Sale: 8/6/2020 10:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 261 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $835.95 as of August 6, 2020 The Landlord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mobile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home. The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 3/11/2015 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Pedro Falcon, Barbara Falcon Owner of Record: Barbara Monica Falcon and Pedro Flores Falcon Said mobile home is located at the address shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. ½33-1023. The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. ½33-1023. HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: July 22, 2020 July 29, 2020 Published: West Valley View, July 22, 29, 2020 / 31871

PUBLIC NOTICE DECLARACIÓN FINANCIERA DE ELECCIONES

ELECTION FINANCIAL STATEMENT

CIUDAD DE TOLLESON, ARIZONA

CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA

1 de julio del 2019 ha través del 31 de marzo del 2020 como proporcionado por el Titulo 9, Capitulo 2, Articulo 3, Sección 9-246, Estatutos Revisados de Arizona. INGRESOS Impuestos Locales Impuestos de Propiedades Impuestos de Ventas y Usos de Ciudades Cargos/Servicios/Multas Licencias/Permisos Misceláneo Ingresos Compartidos Por el Estado Impuestos de Ventas del Estado Impuestos de Ingresos del Estado Ingresos de Usuarios de Autopistas Asistencia Local de Transportación Impuesto de Licencia de Vehículos Federal Subsidios Federales TOTAL

CANTIDADES $ 6,024,504 $17,484,602 $10,388,224 $ 373,641 $ 1,869,603 $ $ $ $ $

539,452 707,900 327,449 29,799 225,121

294,699

$38,264,994

REVENUE Local Property Tax City Sales and Use Taxes Charges/Services/Fines Licenses/Permits Miscellaneous State Shared State Sales Tax State Income Tax Highway User Revenue Local Transportation Assistance Vehicle License Tax Federal Federal Grants TOTAL

AMOUNTS

$ 6,024,504 $17,484,602 $10,388,224 $ 373,641 $ 1,869,603 $ $ $ $ $

539,452 707,900 327,449 29,799 225,121

294,699

$38,264,994

EXPENDITURES

GASTOS Fondo General Fondo de Servicio de Deudas Fondo de Proyectos Capitales Fondo de Empresa Fondo de Ingresos Especiales TOTAL

July 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 as provided by Title 9, Chapter 2, Article 3, Section 9-246, Arizona Revised Statutes.

$18,873,096 $ 858,649 $ 93,275 $ 9,358,840 $ 3,275,749 $32,459,609

General Fund Debt Service Fund Capital Project Fund Enterprise Fund Special Revenue Fund TOTAL

$18,873,096 $ 858,649 $ 93,275 $ 9,358,840 $ 3,275,749 $32,459,609

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The City of Goodyear, Engineering Department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the intent to revise the flood hazard information, beginning approximately 1,000 feet north of Van Buren Street and ending 90 feet south of Yuma Road approximately 2,000 feet west of Bullard Avenue. Changes of the flood hazard zone are associated with the Compass Datacenters development located between Van Buren Street and Yuma Road, west of Bullard Avenue. As a result of the revision, the floodplain and floodway will be widened and narrowed within the area of revision, the 1% annual chance base flood elevations shall increase and decrease between proposed and effective conditions, the 1% annual chance base flood elevations shall increase and decrease between proposed and existing conditions, and the 1% annual chance base flood elevations shall increase between proposed and existing conditions where the proposed channel has been relocated in the non-SFHA/ Zone X area. Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed at the City of Goodyear located at 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite D-101, Goodyear, Arizona 85338. In the event that the offices are closed, please call for access to a digital copy. Interested persons may call the Floodplain Manager at 623-882-7988 for additional information Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Published: West Valley View / Business, July 22, 2020 / 31928

TOLLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #17 Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records All special education data and information on students who were in special education will be destroyed five years after the child has withdrawn, transferred, promoted from the district, or phased out of special education. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) or adult age student (18 years of age or older) to obtain copies of the information they may need for other purposes before special education data and information is destroyed. (Authority – 20 USC, 1412(a) (8), 1417(c)). Should you have any questions or would like to obtain copies of special education records you can call the Tolleson Elementary School District at (623) 533-3900. Tolleson Elementary District Provides Screening for Children with Special Needs Parent of School age Children If you think your school age child (k-8) may have a delay in academics, speech/language, motor skills, adaptive (selfhelp), or social skills, please contact your child’s teacher or the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923. Parents of Preschoolers Do you have a child in your home who is 3 or 4 years old? Tolleson Elementary School District provides free screening for children who may be delayed in the following areas: “ Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) “ Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development “ Communication/ Language: receiving Information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development “ Social/ Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development “ Adaptive: self-help development to attain basic needs. “ Sensory: vision and hearing If you think your child may have a delay in any of these areas, please contact the Special Programs office at (623)533-3923. Parents of Child Birth to Three Years Old A child from birth to 36 months of age will be considered to exhibit developmental delay when that child has not reached 50 percent of the developmental milestones expected at his/her chronological age, in one or more of the following domains: “ Physical: fine and/or gross motor muscle development; sensory (vision and hearing) “ Cognitive: thinking, mental or problem-solving development “ Language/communication: receiving information (receptive) and expressing understood information (expressive) development “ Social/Emotional: internal and external adaptation to environmental stimuli development “ Self-help: adaptive development to attain basic needs. “ Sensory: vision and hearing If you have questions regarding developmental delays for your child birth to three years old, call your local Arizona Early Intervention Program, 602-532-9960. Published: West Valley View, July 8, 15, 22, 2020 / 31774

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Check out the Business & Service Directory! Call 623-535-8439

CONTRACTORS

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APPLIANCE SERVICES

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602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Featured in Architectural Digest and Phoenix Home & Garden • Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential custom builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish

Call for further information regarding our services

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 22, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA VISTA

Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

Same Day Service & Free Estimates

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

15 Years in Business and Still A+

OSCAR LOPEZ

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

www.airNOWac.com

Fix & Replace

LOW PRICES!

623-932-1674

ROC#198687

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

623-512-6194 ROC# 299652

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

623-308-2801

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com

A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal

Garage Doors & Openers

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

623.466.3712

(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

ROC# CR65 090690D

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

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Quality Attention to Every Detail

For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02

Listed HOA/PORA

stonecreek-az.com

Professional Handyman

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •

Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Lic. & Bonded - ROC#143502

Bonded & Insured - ROC #123818

PAINTING

HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com

Estimates Free Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

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602-722-7696

& Insured ROC #170982

PLUMBING

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LANDSCAPING

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown

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602-826-3969

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Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

ALBRECHT AND SON

Interior & Exterior FREE ESTIMATES!

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

602-931-0904

602-680-7263

Jorge Ruiz • jorgeruizpaint@yahoo.com

BRANDENBURG PAINTING Interior & Exterior

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN I AM

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• Tree Trimming

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Lic. • Bonded

PAINTING

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Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

ROC #328924

Interior Exterior

PAINTING

Lawn Care

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623-225-1930

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PAINTING

BROKEN SPRINGS

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LANDSCAPING

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GLASS SERVICES

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602.301.3429

PAINTING

623.910.0742

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Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

References Available

Mike (623) 764-1294

623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 22, 2020

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY ROOFING

PEST CONTROL

PLUMBING

Termite•Pest•Pigeon Pro’s

H&H

Disinfectant, Sanitize, and Vircuide Available

FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

623-869-7378 PEST CONTROL Your leaks stop here!

30 Years Experience References Available

PEST CONTROL

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com

Lic# 4147

L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL

The Bug Stops Here

™

Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!

• Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

• Roaches • Weed and Turf control • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT

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

PLUMBING

Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES! 26 Years Experience in the Valley!

TRIPLE “R”

Estrella Custom Designs

www.triplerpool.com

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

602-743-3175

ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

ROOFING ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

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35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

623-293-2648

HAVE A SERVICE BUSINESS?

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Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

623-935-9221

We can make your phone ring!

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623-535-VIEW

triplerpool@gmail.com

dacosta@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM

REMODELING

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

POOL SERVICES

POOL TILE CLEANING

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

All types of roofing!

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

PLUMBING

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

POOL SERVICES

“No Nonsense”

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

623-322-9100

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

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

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

SAME DAY SERVICE

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AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

ROOFING

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Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

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SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS

15 OFF %

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 08/31/20

.95

125 OFF

Water Heater Flush

Water Heater Install

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 08/31/20

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

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

PLUMBING Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

West Valley Remodeling Great bathrooms without the great big price!

480-299-0113 LIC.-BONDED-INSURED

Your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed! ROC 324615

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AFTER

623-695-9199

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 22, 2020

RESERVE YOUR ORDER NOW with JONES FORD BUCKEYE FOR THE ALL NEW FORD BRONCO THREE EASY STEPS 1-RESERVE

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2-PLACE ORDER

Your dealer will reach out to place the order, verify pricing and configure the rest of your Bronco or Bronco Sport. Once you verify all the information and pricing from your dealer, your order will be confirmed.

3-RECEIVE DELIVERY

Bronco Sport production and initial deliveries are scheduled to begin late 2020. Bronco is scheduled to begin spring 2021.

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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 2016 CHEVROLET COLORADO 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 2017 GMC TERRAIN SLT

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14,475

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44,780