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Arizona Autism Charter Schools expands to WV BY JORDAN ROGERS

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rizona Autism Charter Schools Inc., the only autism-focused charter network in the state of Arizona, is hoping to attract students from throughout the West Valley to its new Peoria campus. Set for its first day of school Monday, Aug. 1, Arizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) will welcome 120 students from kindergarten through fourth grade. “The new AZACS West Valley Campus is a dream come true in so many ways,” said Diana Diaz-Harrison, AZACS founder and executive director. “It will help students and families who currently commute at least one hour one way to attend school at our main Central Phoenix campus. “Additionally, it will make our specialized program for children with autism more accessible to students and families in the West Valley, who have been hungry for more school choice options on that side of town. With 1 in 41 children diagnosed with autism in our state, we know our school will make a huge impact in this community.”

Arizona Autism Charter Schools found that 30% of the students enrolled at its Phoenix campus commuted from the West Valley, so it’s expanding to Peoria. Its founder hopes to draw students from cities like Avondale, Goodyear and Tolleson. (AZACS/Submitted)

The purchase of the campus was made possible by a $17 million bond financing project funded by the Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority.

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West-MEC welcomes Spurgeon as superintendent BY SCIANNA GARCIA

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ollowing Greg Donovan’s departure from West-MEC, former Major League Baseball player Dr. Scott D. Spurgeon has stepped in as superintendent. West-MEC is a career technical education public school district serving 12 public school communities in the north central and western portions of Maricopa County. As incoming superintendent, Spurgeon will lead funding initiatives for programs and supervise methods of teaching, while

staying abreast of current and future economic development trends. He will also maintain systems to ensure the school district’s financial health. Along with his new career path, Spurgeon is also adjusting to his new home here in the Valley, where he recently moved from St. Louis in June. “I am very excited about this opportunity,” Spurgeon said. “I am committed to continuing the tradition of academic excellence for West-MEC student and adult learners and look forward to working with

all our community stakeholders and collaborative partners to make the West-MEC experience No. 1 in America.” In his last role as superintendent for Riverview Gardens School District, an urban district of 5,750 students located in St. Louis, Missouri, Spurgeon oversaw all district operations and led initiatives to connect students to technical and certificate careers opportunities. In 2020, Spurgeon received the Missouri

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Autism...continued from page 1 tion, and our track record of success with kids that come to our Central Phoenix campuses. … This amazing financing is going to make such an impact for families and students on the autism spectrum that will grow in an environment where they fit in and they can thrive and create, learn and contribute to the community,” Diaz-Harrison said. “This financial investment is really driven by a belief that our kids are worth investing in.” Diaz-Harrison opened her flagship campus in 2014. The location in Central Phoenix allowed AZACS to reach a larger population of children with a need for specialized schooling. “I really wanted a school that was above and beyond compliance-driven public schools,” she said. “I wanted a school that was aiming for higher, no matter where a child fell on the spectrum. I did everything from district schools to private schools but noticed that there wasn’t really a good choice within the school choice charter sector that focused on this growing population. “Because of this gap in exceptional programming in a school setting for kids with autism, I was inspired by my son and hundreds of other kids that were just forced to be in schools that were not a good fit.” Despite having opened that first location in Phoenix, Diaz-Harrison said it was always her “dream” to open a school in the West Valley. Inspired both by her son, who has autism, and her career in education, she lived in Goodyear and saw a void in the area for children with autism.

NEWS In addition, after opening the Phoenix campus, she and her team did research and found that 30% of the children enrolled in her school commuted from the West Valley. “I continued to know over the years that there was an unmet need in the West Valley,” Diaz-Harrison said. “It was always my original dream to have a West Valley school to attract autism families from Avondale, Tolleson, Goodyear.” Though the Peoria campus is currently a kindergarten through fourth grade school, it will add grade levels through the enrolled students’ senior years of high school as they age with the school. In addition, unlike other autism-focused schools throughout the Valley, AZACS is tuition free. “They get this world-class, autism-specialty-focused school, and all they need to worry about is getting their kid there,” Diaz-Harrison said. “It is part of our mission to be accessible and tuition free so that a family’s demographic background is not a barrier to accessing the school. “We’re a nonprofit, we’re a charter

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and we’re tuition free, which really eliminates barriers for families who already have a challenging journey when they know that their child has more needs than most. At least paying for school is not one of those worries.” Despite having just cut the ribbon on its second campus, Diaz-Harrison said she and her team are constantly doing “market research.” She will never rule out adding more campuses to meet the needs of autism families. “We are excited to open this school and are open to growing our network to meet community demand and community need,” she said. “Every autism family should have the option for the highest, most enriching education that is differentiated to their child that is accessible and tuition free. “So, we are not planning to stop growing our network. We plan to answer the call of the community and open sites wherever kids really need them.” For more information on Arizona Autism Charter Schools Inc., or to fill out an application for enrollment for the future, visit autismcharter.org.

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Spurgeon...continued from page 1 Association of School Administrators (MASA) Missouri State Superintendent of the Year Award. The following year, Spurgeon was elected by MASA membership to be one of five American Association of School Administrators Executive Governing Board members for a three-year term. Spurgeon has taken the reins from Greg Donovan, who served for more than 42 years in the education industry and 20 as West-MEC’s founding superintendent. Spurgeon earned a Doctor of Education from St. Louis University, a Master of Educational Administration from Northeastern State University, and an education specialist degree from Oklahoma State University. Previously, Spurgeon was a catcher, first baseman and designated hitter for the Houston Astros. As an Arizona transplant, Spurgeon is poised to continue West-MEC’s mission of preparing students today for tomorrow’s careers. Spurgeon added, “The opportunities West-MEC provides for high school and adult students are second to none.” Spurgeon said his goal in the coming weeks is to spend some time listening and learning from the West-MEC community, staff, businesses and industry partnerships to determine where WestMEC is at as a career-readiness institution. He added that he wants to get a thorough understanding of West-MEC to find out how to service the community in ways which have seen positive results. “I’m very well known for strengthening collaborative and community connections to benefit the students, parents, staff, and the business and industry that we serve,” Spurgeon said. “I also have a great strength in being what I call a convener of resources. We want to continue to provide credential-

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ing and certifications and training and the program services that we need for our learners in our community. There are ways in which we can sometimes utilize scarce resources and provide programs and services for our kids.” Spurgeon has made a commitment to find ways to improve West-MEC and make it a better place for all learners and industries, and to form partnerships with state local officials to continue to strengthen the commitment to its students and local communities. “One of the major focuses for myself and for our leadership team is going to be really to refocus back on our strategic plan to find out what’s most important for us as West-MEC to provide programs and services to our adult and our student learners. “I think there’s real power in our learners achieving their industry credentials and certifications. And really, that ensures that they have the skills to be employable for business and industry and that ultimately leads to future economic development for our entire region. What I’m after is a highly trained pipeline of available workforce members that will, you know, attract and retain business and industry in the West Valley and bring more jobs to assist with providing economic stability for large families.”


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House panel on teen mental health maps work BY PAUL MARYNIAK

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special state House committee on teen mental health in Arizona held its first meeting last month with one of the panel’s two cochairs warning people not to expect any overnight fix. And with that warning by Gilbert state Rep. Travis Grantham, panel cochair and Goodyear Rep. Joanne Osborne asked the participants to form three or four working groups and come back with specific proposals by September that can be studied and debated through the fall and presented to House Speaker Rusty Bowers before the end of the year. Reacting to a spate of suicides that claimed the lives of at least eight Valley teens between mid-March and mid-May, Bowers, R-Mesa, created the panel of mental health experts to prepare potential solutions and recommendations to public and private agencies that address teen mental health

issues and improving access to mental health care. On June 12, various experts pointed out a variety of data illustrating more teens — as well as adults — are struggling with anxiety and other mental and emotional issues that only intensified and engulfed more kids during the pandemic. Some experts also noted access to care is difficult, often because of cost. Despite the steady increase in drug overdose deaths among Arizona kids 17 and younger, there were some encouraging signs in 2020, said Sheila Sjolander, assistant director of public health services for the state Department of Health Services. Although data for 2021 won’t be available until November, she said deaths and nonfatal overdoses in that age group declined slightly in 2020, giving what Sjolander called “a glimmer of hope.” Grantham warned the panel and people in the audience against unrealistic

Suicide rates among female adolescents in Arizona have been trending upward while those among boys has been heading down, according to the latest available state data, which does not cover 2021. (State Health Services Department)

hopes for the committee’s work. “There was an understanding that while mental health can be addressed and can be changed and for the better,” he said, “it’s like steering a ship: you turn the wheel, and over time, the ship slowly starts to move, hopefully, in the

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right direction. It’s not an overnight fix.” He said in relation to teen mental health, the Legislature first wanted to address funding for school resource officers “because if somebody at

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school is going to have something in their backpacks or do something bad because they’re suicidal or because they have a mental health issue, we at least want every single request for an SRO at a school to be filled before addressing the next step, which was additional counselors and all those mental health programs and things that are important. “But we’ve gotten to a point where even if we threw $10 million at counselors, it wouldn’t change these problems,” Grantham continued, noting that increased funding for SROs was prioritized “to try to at least stop one of these issues from occurring in the first place and then address the mental health as well.” On a more general note, Grantham said after six years in the Legislature, he’s learned the government moves much slower than the private business sector. “We all come down here as legislators thinking we can, like, just enact or do something and change the trajectory of whatever the issue is,” he said. “It could be taxes. It could be mental health. I’m a business guy, too. And government, unfortunately a lot of times, doesn’t work like business.” He told the group it may want to consider what it actually can do, admitting “this will be a frustrating exercise.” “And that’s hard,” he said. “That’s a really hard thing to come up with. Everybody who’s in these working groups … needs to really focus in on what can government actually do to fix this problem. Can I do anything? Where can we focus our energy that way, because the battle next year if we address this will be to get here in January and get at least 31 people in this room, in this chamber, to agree to whatever is being proposed. And then 16 across the way and then a governor to sign it into law.” He noted many agencies “will say, ‘We can do that. Just give us more money.’ “Well, the problem is there’s not enough money for us to give to answer all those questions every year, because every agency and every level of government, their asks never go down.” He added, “I wish there was more God in our schools and our families

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and our federal moral structure in our country. A lot of these problems would be solved. We have a decay occurring that you can’t fix here. But what you can do is at least try to empower the families, give them more of their own resources back to address this internally and encourage them to do it in education. Government can’t legislate morality. We can’t make home life good for this body. All we can do is help create an environment that allows families to have a better home life.” Osborne, who is running in the Aug. 2 primary election, expressed a determination to have the committee produce concrete results that can be addressed in the next Legislative session as well as by the new state administration next year. Stressing that “legislation is only a piece of what we’re doing,” Osborne said the panel also can address some of the gaps experts and advocates noted — including access to mental health care and treatment. She suggested that some data being generated by agencies that reflect the state of teen mental health could be shared with school districts, churches and nonprofits. “We also have only a short window of time,” Osborne said. “This isn’t something we want to see (drag) in the next year, planning to death and having just a binder at the end of the day. We want to have something that’s pertinent now — within the next six months.” What those working groups come up with won’t be clear until the committee meets in full sometime in September.

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June border encounters set 1.74 million record for year WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 27, 2022

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ore than 1.74 million migrants were stopped at the southwest border through June, breaking the record set through all of the last fiscal year with three months still to go in this fiscal year. The latest numbers from Customs and Border Protection show that while apprehensions fell sharply from May to June, they were still above 200,000 for a fourth straight month. That pushed encounters in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 past the previous record of 1.73 million apprehensions through all of fiscal 2021. Analysts said the numbers may be misleading, because they do not represent individual migrants but could include people who have tried to cross more than once and been stopped each time. But Republicans were quick to seize on the new data to attack the Biden administration over its border policies. “Because of President Biden’s open-border policies and refusal to

enforce our immigration laws, there were 207,416 illegal migrant encounters at our border in June,” Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, said in a tweet that used the trending hashtag #BidenBorderCrisis. Lesko represents Arizona’s 8th Congressional District , which spans portions of the West Valley. Apprehensions in the Tucson and Yuma sectors of the border followed the overall trend, with the numbers lower between May and June but sharply higher for the year to date. CBP said apprehensions in Yuma jumped from 59,960 in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 to 235,230 encounters through June of this year, easily topping the annual record of 138,438 encounters set in fiscal 2005. Tucson encounters in the first three quarters of the year rose from 138,769 in fiscal 2021 to 195,112 this year. While sharply higher, it was still well below the record of more than 600,000 migrants stopped in the Tucson sector in fiscal 2000.

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CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus, the former Tucson police chief, cautioned against reading too much into the numbers, saying 26% of those stopped at the border last month had been stopped at least one previous time in the past 12 months. In a statement July 15, he put the actual number of individuals stopped at the border in June at 153,379. Magnus also noted the total encounters fell 14%, from 240,991 in May to 207,416 in June. But administration critics said that’s nothing to brag about, given how high the overall numbers remain. “We are averaging over 200,000 a month,” said Ira Mehlman, spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform. “June numbers (are) down a bit, but bragging about 9.1% to 8.9% is not going to please anybody.” Mehlman said the numbers are “trending in the wrong direction” and “there’s every expectation that the numbers are going to continue to soar until this administration decides that it is going to exercise its responsibilities and obligations to secure our borders and enforce our laws.” An analyst with the Migration Policy Institute agreed that the number of encounters will continue to rise and that they could top 2 million for fiscal 2022. But Jessica Bolter also agreed with Magnus that 2 million encounters does

not mean 2 million individuals. “It’s very likely that the number of total encounters will surpass 2 million this fiscal year, but that won’t be representative of the number of different people caught crossing the border,” Bolter said. “Because these encounter numbers count events rather than individuals, the number of unique individual people arriving and being encountered by Border Patrol each month at the border is lower,” she said. She said only 1.3 million unique individuals tried to cross the border in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, well below the 1.74 million encounters reported by CBP, which makes it “quite likely that it (individual border crossers) will not” surpass 2 million for the year. Gov. Doug Ducey may have unwittingly acknowledged what Bolter and Magnus were arguing, saying in a tweet July 18 that “more than a quarter of those encounters were repeat offenders.” Mehlman conceded there may be double-counting of people in the encounter numbers, but he said they should not be ignored. “These are the numbers that they’ve encountered,” Mehlman said. “We obviously don’t know how many people they didn’t encounter.” For more stories from Cronkite News, visit cronkitenews.azpbs.org.


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Goodyear city hall, library and park to mark opening

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ince 1984, city of Goodyear leaders and residents have envisioned a place to gather for events such as festivals, concerts and parades — a place that would create a true heart of the city. On Monday, Aug. 1, that vision becomes reality with a ribbon-cutting celebration, decades in the making, to mark the opening of Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ. Festivities kick off at 7 a.m. with yoga in the park, music and food trucks. The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 8 a.m. and ends with confetti cannons and a balloon drop. The ceremony will also be streamed on the city’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Jump into the instructor-led class to do downward dog with other yoga enthusiasts in the new park, fuel up for the day by sampling goodies from the food trucks on the square, take a tour of the new state-of-the-art facility and get a look at the nation’s ninth-fast-

Goodyear Civic Square at GSQ includes a new city hall; new two-story library; 2-acre park for community events and gatherings; upscale office space to attract high-quality jobs; and space for new restaurants, retail and entertainment. (City of Goodyear/Submitted)

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his week we ponder the greatest mystery in the 110-year history of the Grand Canyon State. No, not how does a noxious fraud like Kari Lake lead the Republican gubernatorial field in 2022, according to multiple polls. I’m talking about Arizona’s other great mystery. Namely, if this state is such a wretched place to live — as proclaimed yet again recently by the folks at CNBC television — then why do so many people keep moving here? My hypothesis follows, but first we should delve into CNBC’s analysis, released last week. As the network tells it, “We put the states through an unprecedented 88 metrics in ten categories of competitiveness,” all to crown America’s best states for business and 10 worst states in which to live. On the positive side, Arizona ranked

34th for business. On the negative side, we’re dead last in states to call home. CNBC correspondent Scott Cohn’s Arizona write-up started off with a super clever “It’s a dry heat” reference before knocking the state for having “some of the worst air quality in the nation,” which stresses our “poor health care system, short on hospital beds and staff.” In a nod at balance, Scotty touted Arizona’s “stunning natural beauty and topnotch cultural and recreational attractions.” However, “that comes at a stiff price in America’s worst state to live in.” I contacted Scott to discuss his hometown, the hippie dippie central California enclave of Santa Cruz. Just FYI, in Santa Cruz the average monthly rent on a studio apartment doubled over the last year to $2,500, according to the website Zumper. Santa Cruz’s violent crime rate is 31% higher than Arizona’s, according to the Best Places website, while the property crime rate is 12% higher. Of course, all the maiming and stealing may be explained by Santa Cruz’s stratospheric cost of living — approxi-

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Re: The president’s first job Editor: I believe the president’s first and most important job is to protect our country against aggressors both foreign and domestic. Let’s talk about 18 months of “open borders” and nothing being done. They are punishing Border Patrol agents while drug pushers, rapists and gang members just walk around the “end of the wall.” All the up-and-coming politicians are talking about finishing the wall, but it’s “lip service.” Do something!

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mately double Arizona’s, according to Best Places. Sadly, Scott did not get back to me before my deadline. I hope he’s OK, living in such a hellhole. As far as the CNBC survey, I’m of two minds. One, let’s hope the 100,000 people planning a move to Arizona this year read it and stay home. All that migration is driving up the cost of housing and goods, plus hurting everything from traffic to air quality to the wait time between holes on one of Arizona’s 500 golf courses. Then there’s my other theory, which explains the mystery of Arizona being ranked so miserably yet remaining so popular to new residents. It’s simple: While CNBC’s “unprecedented 88 metrics” sound impressive, their made-up criteria have zero to do with why people choose a home. Put simply, their analysis is all about the brain, crunching “empirical data,” while human beings choose homes with the heart. When was the last time you asked someone, “Hey, what brought you to Ari-

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to live — nothing else. I sent a question to his website and left my number. He called me the same day and was as genuine on the phone as he is during the city council meetings and candidate forums. Goodyear needs to keep Joe Pizzillo as our mayor. Carolyn Rota Goodyear

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Feuer describes the person recording the video as a “right-wing provocateur” but fails to detail the crowd’s reaction to Epps. Those gathered responded to his call that “Tomorrow we need to go into the Capitol — into the Capitol!” with shock. They respond, “What? No!” Then, they accuse Epps of being a provocateur himself. “Fed, Fed, Fed, Fed,” they shout… but the reporter doesn’t mention it. Sadly, modern journalism has exchanged accuracy for advocacy. “Who, what, when, where, why and how” have been replaced by the “power of narrative,” delivered with the passion, and often the premeditated imprecision, of a partisan political perspective. With increasing regularity, the goal of such coverage is to portray conservative policies, pursuits and politicians as targets worthy of unremitting invective. Objectivity has been abandoned, and that abandonment has been championed. Of course, The New York Times isn’t alone in this effort. No less a prominent practitioner of “modern journalism” than Lester Holt, the anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” added his energy, advocacy and alleged insight to the cause when he stated in 2021 that “fairness is overrated.” And more recently, the Pulitzer Prize Board refused to revoke the joint award it bestowed on the New York Times and the Washington Post in 2018 for articles concerning — as the board states it — “Russian interference in the U.S. election and its connections to the Trump campaign.” Never mind the fact that in March of 2019, the Mueller Report found no evidence Donald Trump colluded with Russia to interfere in the 2016 presidential election. Facts… full reporting… fairness… who needs ’em? Just a free society, filled with citizens who yearn to remain free. And now objectivity is passé… it’s just so… so… so 20th century! But it’s worth remembering the 20th was called “The American Century.” Don’t bet on the same description for the 21st. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.


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Deadline to reserve booth at Chamber recognizes local Biz2Biz Expo approaching businesses, community leaders BY JEFFREY CAMPOS

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he annual Biz2Biz Expo is back, offering locals an opportunity to showcase their businesses as well as the products and services they provide. And time is running out to secure booth space. The deadline is Friday, July 29. Hosted by the West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance — a collective of the Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg chambers of commerce — this year’s expo is set for 4

to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale. Vendor setup will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the day before, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The Biz2Biz Expo includes a cash bar, prizes, and plenty of time for networking with businesses and leaders from throughout the West Valley. The event is free to attend and open to the public, and, according to the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, it draws more than 500 people.

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he Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala, known as the Swaggies, returned last month after a three-year absence impacted by the pandemic. At the beginning of the event’s presentation, there was a tribute to past Swaggies events and the recognition of our dearly departed leaders from our community over the last few years — with a special tribute to Mayor Georgia Lord of Goodyear. It was a great way to engage the audience as we pay tribute to the businesses and community leaders of the past year. In attendance for the Swaggies there were over 525 people, the highest attendance ever for this event. There were elected and city officials, business leaders and our members from throughout the Valley. Jeffrey Garza Walker, 2022-23 chair of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, said, “The past year the chamber found new ways to interact with its members and cause positive changes, and because of that, we are going to be a stronger chamber going forward.” Recognized were the sponsors with the chamber for the Swaggies. The list

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f the cities within the West Valley, Goodyear continues to be one of the fastest growing. Here are a few of the newest developments Goodyear residents can either check out or expect to see by the end of the year.

BJ’s to open near Civic Square Location: Estrella Falls Regional Center, 14950 W. McDowell Road This Southern California-based restaurant is one of the most desired restaurants from Goodyear’s recent retail survey. The popular family-friendly restaurant is constructing its newest prototype and the first of its kind in Arizona, expected to open later this year. After beginning as a pizza joint before becoming a restaurant and brewhouse, BJ’s now has over 18 signature pizza creations, from tavern cut and deep dish to made-to-order combinations. The hand-pressed deep dish pizza dough is crafted to be double proofed, which means it rises twice, leaving customers wanting more than one slice. Aside from pizza, the restaurant features an expansive menu, serving just about any customer cravings, including handcrafted burgers, soups and salads, sandwiches and tacos, pastas, appetizers, handcrafted beers and its famous pizookies. Customers can enjoy daily and happy hour specials, family meal deals and $11 lunch specials that run Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upon joining BJ’s premier rewards program, customers will receive a free pizookie, exclusive deals and points that turn into rewards. For more information, visit bjsrestaurants.com.

Cycle Gear now open Location: Palm Valley Pavilions West, 1400 N. Litchfield Road, Suite G-10 Newly opened in early June, this chain brings a new kind of establishment to the city of Goodyear, providing gear to motorcyclists all throughout the West Valley.

With over 160 storefronts across the United States, plus a robust digital catalog to shop online, Cycle Gear meets the needs of all motorcyclists such as the instore browser who wants to learn more about parts for sale or the web shopper who knows exactly what they want. Cycle Gear, in operation since 1974, is the leading local retailer for motorcycling must-haves. The company offers just about anything a motorcyclist might ever need: clothes for any climate, helmets, accessories, parts and tires. As motorcyclists themselves, the Cycle Gear team prides themselves on their knowledgeable customer service representatives and ability to assist motorcyclists riding any path, from carving through canyons, darting around the racetrack or trekking the trails. Cycle Gear also takes part in local bike weeks and, most recently, its first bike night, a community event with food and giveaways. The next bike night to take place at the Goodyear location is on Aug. 9. For more information, visit cyclegear. com.

style, comfort and family. The inventory changes weekly, and the company encourages customers to follow Potato Barn’s social media pages to catch new arrivals. Potato Barn currently has locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert/Mesa and Chandler to better help customers choose the perfect home furnishings and décor.

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Arizona Coyotes enter rebuild mode with 3 first-round picks BY MARCOS GRANDA MARTÍNEZ Cronkite News

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hree weeks ago, the Arizona Coyotes had a busy night in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft with three picks — tied for most in the league with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Coyotes are in full rebuild mode. Not only have they examined the future of their roster, but also of the franchise since the June announcement that a new arena will be built in Tempe after problems with the Gila River Arena. For now, they will play in the ASU Multi-Purpose Arena. From the new location, the Coyotes will closely follow Logan Cooley’s career at the University of Minnesota. Arizona selected the center with the third pick in the draft. He already started training at the Ice Den in Scottsdale at the Coyotes’

development camp but will spend time in the NCAA before turning professional. The other two picks come from Canada. During draft night, the Coyotes traded to move up for the 11th pick, choosing center Conor Geekie out of Strathclair, Manitoba. Arizona also traded up for the 28th pick to select Maveric Lamoureux, who went viral on social media for an awkward moment from his parents. On July 11, all three players were introduced alongside Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong, who showed excitement about the rebuild. “We felt really, really good about the fact that Logan was there at (pick No. 3) for us,” Armstrong said. “Then, we were able to move to get to Conor and then Maveric was our last one where we moved up with the Edmonton pick and

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@TimesLocalMedia.com

Needle & Thread

JULY 27 Work on something crafty and spend time with fellow crafters at the library. Bring your own materials and a coffee mug. Instruction books are provided for those without something specific already in mind. There’s no registration, so join in on the fun whenever you like. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

Adult Art Classes With Katie

JULY 27 It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Join Katie on Zoom as she takes you through the ins and outs of art through careful guided instruction. Art supplies are available to pick up for free. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., free, 623-936-2746 tolleson.az.gov

JULY 27 Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment. Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterward. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

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JULY 28 Engage in hands-on activities with the family that promote open-ended solutions, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 2 to 3 p.m., 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org /en-US/locations/ litchfieldpark

Tabletop Games

JULY 28 Each week, try to best the librarians in a different tabletop game. Win the tournament and find out who the board game master is. Winners get their choice of a gift card for Amazon, Dutch Bros or something from the snack box. Sam Garcia Western Avenue

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JULY 27, 2022 be a costumed hero. discuss business experiences and look at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam trends with other like-minded individuals. Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 2:30 Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. to 3:30 p.m., wigwamarizona.com Yuma Road, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov

JULY 28 Pros and beginners alike are encouraged to flex their creative muscle and explore the mystical world of Dungeons & Dragons. Teens will get the opportunity to see fantastical worlds and practice their improv and problem solving in a strange and magical land beyond the veil. Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 3 p.m., free, tolleson.az.gov

Mad Science Workshop

JULY 30 Watch as a brilliant mad scientist gives handson demonstrations and shows off a variety of insane experiments. Teach the kids about science and spark their imagination while taking an hour off to yourself. Includes a kids menu item with the entry price. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 5 to 6 p.m., $15 per child, wigwamarizona.com

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JULY 30 Take your kid to meet their favorite superheroes at the Wigwam Resort, and let them learn the basics of what it takes to

Taiko Drumming

JULY 30 Take an interactive lecture on the wonderful world of Taiko drumming and discover the instrument that’s been all the rage in Japan for years. Explore the culture and learn more about other unique instruments from Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam. Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11 a.m. to noon, avondaleaz.gov/rec

AUG. 2 Learn about the strange and interesting science of bubbles and how there’s more to them than meets the eye. Concepts such as elasticity, surface tension, evaporation and geometry all come to play with each bubble you make. Make bubbles smaller than the tip of your pinky or so big you can stand inside. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Maricopa County, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., ticket prices vary, azscience.org

Beginner Fencing

JULY 30 Learn more about one of the first Olympic sports and test your reflexes with the blade. Gain an elementary understanding of footwork and bladework, as well as the unique strategies and rules that make fencing so engaging. Sundance Recreation Center, 21765 W. Yuma Road, Suite 106, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., buckeyeaz.gov

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JULY 31 No matter what stage someone is at in their life, there’s always more to learn in business. Each Monday night, share ideas,

Device Advice Appointments

AUG. 2 Everyone struggles with supposedly basic technology at some point in their life, whether it be due to a new phone, a software change or countless other issues. The library is offering help figuring out technology person to person in scheduled appointments for those having trouble. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org


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Goodyear Macayo’s participating in inaugural Chimi Challenge BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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himi lovers can put their money where their mouth is (and maybe win some big money) with Macayo’s Mexican Food’s Chimi Challenge. Taking place now through Sept. 16, the top 10 finalists will qualify to compete in Macayo’s Inaugural Chimi Challenge Championship at Macayo’s Scottsdale location on Monday, Sept. 26, which is not only the brand’s 76th anniversary but also National Chimichanga Day. Through Friday, Sept. 16, diners can attempt the Chimi Challenge at any Macayo’s location, including 1474 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The plate features a five-pound chimichanga filled with guests’ choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken or ground beef mixed with Mexican rice

The plate features a five-pound chimichanga filled with guests’ choice of shredded beef, shredded chicken or ground beef mixed with Mexican rice and refried beans and topped with red enchilada sauce, Macayo’s famous Baja sauce, fire-roasted tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, mixed cheese and Jack cheese for $30. (Macayo’s/Submitted)

and refried beans and topped with red enchilada sauce, Macayo’s famous Baja sauce, fire-roasted tomatillo sauce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, mixed cheese and Jack cheese for $30.

The behemoth chimi must be finished in 20 minutes. The challenge is for dine-in only. Diners who are successful in their attempt will receive Macayo’s for a full year.

The top 10 successful contestants will also be eligible to compete in the Chimi Challenge Championship for a chance to walk away with up to $2,000 cash and a Macayo’s catering event for 15 guests. All 10 finalists will receive some great Macayo’s swag, including a 2022 Chimi Challenge Championship T-shirt, a full set of all Macayo’s apparel line items and a full set of all Macayo’s home product line items. The grand-prize winner will receive $2,000 cash and catering for up to 15 guests, while second place will receive $1,000 cash and third place will receive $500 cash. Finalists will be contacted for complete details on participating in the Chimi Challenge Championship. For more information, visit macayo. com/chimi-challenge.

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Refugio "Leo" Burruel passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1951 in San Bernardino, California. Leo served with the United States Air Force for 24 years retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1993. He has been working in civil service for the past 20 years working for DLA Energy. Leo is survived by son Jason (Darla) Burruel, daughter Patricia (Ralph) Ortega, three sisters Rosie Serna, Lydia Plummer & Rita Lechuga and four grandchildren Eden Burruel, Taryn Burruel, Brogan Burruel & Alex Ortega. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Helen and sister Sylvia Lester. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 910AM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale with funeral services starting at 10AM. Burial with full military honors will be held at 12:30 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041 www.azhumane.org


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Cody Wade Whitlow, of Buckeye, Arizona passed into eternity on July 11, 2022. He was born on June 6, 1971 in Pomona, Calif to Allyson and Mike Whitlow. He was a member of the Citizens Potawatomi Nation of Shawnee, Okla. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Bernice Beloat, Wade and Marie Whitlow, his mother Allyson Whitlow, and his brother Carter Whitlow. He is survived by his two sons, CJ (Tayler) and Collin Whitlow of Goodyear, two granddaughters, his two half sisters Teresa Hernandez of Calif. and family and Julie Culhane of Mass. and family, his brother Clay Whitlow and daughter of Avondale, his brother Carter’s five children, his father Mike Whitlow of Tex, his mother’s three sisters Carol, Rae Lynn, Susan and families, and his father’s sister Karen and family. Cody grew up primarily in Parker, and Buckeye, Az. where he graduated from Buckeye High School. During his youth

in Parker, he and his brother, Carter, first raced 3-wheelers and later quads in both Az. Desert Racing Assoc. and South. Calif. Off-Road Assoc. He attended college in Douglas, Az graduating with his single and multi-engine commercial pilots license. He at one time owned Whitlow Trucking, end dumps, transfer trucks, and a rock yard. He drove commercially for many years. He loved the outdoors, riding off road vehicles, fishing, waterskiing on the Colorado River and boating. Cody had a disarming smile that quickly won over especially his female relatives and friends, and an outgoing personality and sense of humor that won him many friends. He attended Promise Keepers with his dad and uncle and the Walk to Emmaus with his dad. He enjoyed getting together with extended family whereever they gathered and will be dearly by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made on behalf of the family mailed to Teresa Hernandez (sister) 14822 Dunton Drive, Whittier, Ca. 90604. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on 2022-07-30 at Grace Fel-lowship Church, 1300 N. Miller Road, Buckeye.

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Joseph (Pancho) Frank McCrary, 72 formerly of Buckeye, Arizona died June 25, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 15th, 1950, in Bisbee, Arizona to Joe and Maria McCrary. He served in the United States Marines Corps from June 20, 1969 to April 27, 1975 serving one year in the Vietnam War. He received many awards and commendations for his bravery. He was a passionate cook and enjoyed sharing his family's traditional Mexican recipes and new culinary delights. Joseph is survived by his one son Jason and five grandchildren, brother Eddie McCrary (Margie) of Oregon, sister Mary Rosales (Ruben) of Litchfield Park, sister Dora Yanez of Buckeye, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog Scooter. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Norma Dennis and Estella Dennis, and many of his Brothers in Arms from the US Marine Corps. Services will be held on July 29, 2022 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Buckeye, Arizona 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Rd., Visitation at 9:30 AM, Mass at 10:00AM. Burial at Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway, Buckeye, Arizona with a Military Ceremony.

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Buckeye bookmobile brings library to the readers BY CONNOR DZIAWURA West Valley View Staff Writer

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atty Cross, who works with the Buckeye Public Library System and its mobile library, remembers the impact her community bookmobile had on her as a child. “I grew up with a bookmobile up in Idaho, and I still remember. I even remember my bookmobile driver’s name,” said Cross, library assistant and bookmobile/outreach. “But it was always, ‘The bookmobile is coming, Mom! Let’s go to the bookmobile!’” She parlays that love of reading and community togetherness into her role with the local Roadrunner Bookmobile, through which she has made her own impact since the city of Buckeye launched it in 2008. She said it provides a personal touch and allows her to get to know the community. “Because our bookmobile goes out and deals with people on a smaller-number basis at a time, Patty is really able to focus on those customers who are coming and what their needs are. And they love her,” said Christine Larson, library/ museum administrator. “When somebody else has to drive the bookmobile, we hear about it because everybody wants to know where Patty is, because she has provided that amazing service and helps them not only just find what they’re wanting, but she has gotten to know them and is able to suggest literacy, different authors or different writings, or bring things out for them to try. It’s pretty amazing how she can personalize that service for them.” The Buckeye Public Library System offers bookmobile services to the Buena Vista, Festival, Sundance, Tartesso and Verrado communities, according to the city’s website. Services include checking items out, returning items, placing hold requests or getting a library card. “We have a little bit of everything on there; it’s just a smaller amount, of course,” Cross said, citing more than 2,000 books onboard, ranging from

Patty Cross, library assistant and bookmobile/outreach, brings the the Buckeye Public Library System — and a personal touch — directly to the community with the Roadrunner Bookmobile. (City of Buckeye/Submitted)

those targeted for kids to others for young adults or adults, subjects both fiction and nonfiction, and even graphic novels. “And we have room for people to come on and look around.” The bookmobile plays an important role in providing literary access to those who may otherwise not have the means to get to a library. “Back when we launched the bookmobile in 2008 — our city encompasses 650 square miles — we only had one library at that time, which was the Downtown Library, far away from the I-10, and our community goes way north of I-10. And so (we were) looking for a desirability to provide library services to our entire community, which was growing back then. We had the housing boom that was happening, and Buckeye was growing really fast,” Larson recalled. “So the bookmobile was our way to expand our reach of library services. That’s why we have it still, and we are continually looking for how we can utilize it to expand our services to those who can’t get to our library or the time’s not right, they’re working, whatever — but ways so that we can get out into the community.” The city may now have two locations, the Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, and Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, but its bookmobile is still going strong, bringing reading opportunities directly to those in the community. The next three stops include the Buckeye Senior Center from 11 a.m. to noon

Wednesday, July 27; the Sage Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 28; and the Tartesso Community Park from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. “During the school year, we expand it, and we’ll be expanding to different venues as well. So we’re looking forward to that,” Cross said. “We do a lot of pre-

schools and events, parades. We’re going to go to the Sundance Park and meet up with people there that are there for sports and just be there for people.” Larson added, “That’s going to be a test pilot that we’re doing. We have hundreds and hundreds of people that go to the park for their practices and their games. And so in just trying to figure out how to best serve the community, we’re going to test-pilot going out to where big groups of people are and educate them about the library, about the bookmobile, where it’s going, where they can find it, and hopefully be able to just educate people about the library and what it has to offer.” For more information on the Buckeye Public Library System or to check the bookmobile schedule or other library programs, go to buckeye.polarislibrary.com.

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*$19.95 is the monthly price of subscription to a MobileHelp Classic at home only system. There is a one-time $49.95 processing fee and $15 shipping fee required to subscribe to this plan. Equipment may vary as shown. System featured in photo above is the MobileHelp DUO available at an additional monthly cost. Call or see terms and conditions for further details. 50% off Fall Detection Promotion valid when Fall Detection Service is added to your monitoring system and MobileHelp Connect Premium service is included with the order. Offer is valid for the first year of service only. This offer is for new customers only and cannot be combined with any other offers. Promotion available for select plans only and for a limited time. During the promotional term, you will receive $5 off the $10 full retail price of Fall Detection service. After first year, Fall Detect pricing reverts to discounted price of $7.50/month when combined with MobileHelp Connect Premium. Fall Button does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always push their help button when they need assistance. Fall Button is not intended to replace a caregiver for users dealing with serious health issues. Service availability and access/coverage on the AT&T network is not available everywhere and at all times. Current GPS location may not always be available in every situation. MobileHelp is a registered trademark. Patented technology. MobileHelp is an FDA registered company. MHPN-00939 Rev. 1

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HOMES FOR RENT 4 Bed/2 Bath Completely remodeled, mobile home on large lot in Avondale. $1495/m 602-488-1349

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MEDICARE MEDICARE PLAN G SUPPLEMENT No Medical Questions! (thru 8/31/22) Gym Membership. Top Carrier/Rates. James Farina, Broker (AZ since 1989) 602-404-0902

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Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

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MANUFACTURED HOMES Brand New 12X33 Champion Park Model 1B/1B, With 6' Covered Porch, Awning, Skirting, Concrete Drive, on Shiprock RV Resort (#43), a 55+ Community in Apache Junction, AZ, Cent A/C, Shed, W/D Hkups, Laminate Flooring, SS Appliances, Walk in Shwr & Much More. Annual rent $5100/yr inc Wired Internet. $79,999 CALL 480-228-7786 or EMAIL: HomeSales@KeithManagement.com or visit our website: AZRVResorts.net Payson!! $69,999 New 2022 Champion RV Park Model 12x33, 1B/1B, Cent A/C, Awning, Skirting, Steps. Concrete Drive, Laminate Flooring, SS Appliances, Walk in Shwr, and much more. Located in Pineview RV Resort in scenic Payson, AZ a 55+ Comm with lots of amenities/activities. Annual Rent $4800/year inc water, sewer, trash and cable. Much cooler and surrounded by the Tonto Ntl Forest. CALL WOODY at 480-433-6245 or email Woody@KeithManagement.com. Visit our Website AZRVResorts.net and click on Homes for Sale & Click on Pineview

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NOTICE OF BID INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements

INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2022 – 10:00am Project: Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements

DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage and striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Access to the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available by August 3, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY prebid meeting will be held via Zoom on August 9, 2022, at 10:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. DMB White Tank LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Canyon Vista Trailhead Parking Lot CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on August 3, 2022. All interested parties should contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom on August 9, 2022 at 11:00am. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 2022, at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 11:00am via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twentyone (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC LLC, DMB White Tank LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete and will be rejected. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information or contact Jennifer Tweedie at jtweedie@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado Way Ph 3 to Canyon Vista CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 (self-help), 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 20, 27, Aug 4, 2022 / 47834

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

AIR CONDITIONING

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A/C Problem? Call us 24/7 FREE Second Opinion Anytime!

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623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING

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2014 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

$47,879

2022 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT

X10231 4x4, 1 Owner, Diesel

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