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PPP pumps $200 million into West Valley BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

In a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $200 million into car dealers, restaurants, churches, private schools, contractors and other West Valley businesses in a loan-forgiveness program. Going out to dairies, car dealers, restaurants, churches and other businesses, the funds were to be used to protect at least 35,000 jobs—and avoid mass layoffs—as the economy reeled during the ﬁrst months of the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Records released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month show details of the funding by the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Nationally, the program gushed out $520 billion to 5 million businesses. Businesses who maintain full employment will not have to pay back the loans. According to PPP guidelines: “Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels. Forgiveness will be reduced if full-time headcount declines, or if salaries and wages decrease.” And there may be more money head-

ed this way, as the PPP, which launched in April, resumed accepting applications from early July through Saturday, Aug. 8. In the West Valley (Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchﬁeld Park, Tolleson and Tolleson), 199 companies received PPP loans of at least $150,000. Another 1,922 West Valley businesses were granted loans between $44,000 and $147,000. The under-$150,000 category totals $154 million. The SBA did not identify the entities that each borrowed less than $150,000, but

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Lions and tapirs and birds miss their fans NEWS ............... 4 No swoosh for Goodyear as Nike drops plan

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BY ERIN BRASSEY

West Valley View Staff Writer

Wildlife World Zoo animals have been adventuring while the public is away, but staff members there say the star attractions miss their visitors. The Litchﬁeld Park zoo, one of the West Valley’s biggest attractions, has been closed during the pandemic but is planning to reopen next month. Kristy Morcom, a spokeswoman for Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park, said the zookeepers have been taking animals through the public walkways to visit other areas of the park. “It’s not only enrichment for those animals, but it’s also enriching for the surrounding animals, because animals in other exhibits might not be used to a warthog walking by or getting a visit from an armadillo,” she said. Morcom said penguins, sea lions and giraffes normally love getting visitors from around the park. “They’re very inquisitive and curious as to what’s going on and what animals are

Where are my people? A young tapir named Dozer takes tentative steps around the Wildlife Zoo. Dozer was born Jan. 11. (Photo courtesy Wildlife World Zoo)

near,” she said. The park’s macaws who are used to greeting families and chatting with kids have become very interested in what their neighbors are up to, she said.

She said most of the macaws in the park are former pets who have been donated, so they really miss having people to interact

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Wildlife World Zoo animals are eager for their human visitors to return, according to zoo staff. (Photos courtesy

The Wigwam in Litchfield Park received at least $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program funding, protecting more than 250 jobs. (West Valley View file photo)

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with on a daily basis. However, these people-loving birds are not the only ones. “We have animals that you can tell deﬁnitely miss the public,” Morcom said. The park is planning to reopen after Labor Day weekend, she said. But much like all other businesses, there will be safety and health precautions. She said guests will be required to wear masks, and social distancing will be adhered to. Hand sanitizing stations will also be positioned throughout the park, she said. People wearing masks has been an adjustment for the animals. “The animals were not used to their caregivers’ faces being covered up, so that was an adjustment,” Morcom said. “I think our primates were deﬁnitely the most interested in the masks.” The park prides itself on its interactive activities, but she said some of them, such as the “Touch Pool,” may be temporarily closed just after the park reopens. However, the goal is to have as many

of the interactive activities open as possible, she said. “We feel like when people have that one-on-one interaction with wildlife,” she said. “That’s when they’re truly inspired to want to conserve and protect those animals.” On top of the new safety precautions, Morcom said everyone at the park is excited to share newly “revamped” exhibits as well as a new tiger exhibit that will be open shortly after the park reopens. The new safari park addition will also be open, she said. It is several acres ﬁlled with some species the park has never seen before, including African pygmy hippos. She said the safari park area opened just about a month before the park had to close, so many people were not able to see it. Despite the changes with wearing masks and all the new fun the animals have been having, she said everyone at the zoo is ready for it to open. Morcom said, “No doubt, the animals and the employees are all excited to have the doors reopened and have all of our visitors and guests back.”

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included the names and addresses of those that borrowed $150,000 or more. Both categories show the number of the companies’ employees. At the higher end, the SBA was not specific in the loan amount, listing recipients only within one of five categories of loan ranges: $150,000 to $350,000, $350,000 to $1 million, $1 milion to $2 million, $2 million to $5 million and $5 million to $10 million. The highest category PPP funds in the West Valley total at least $24 million. In the penultimate $2-million-to-$5million category: The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, which saved up to 367 jobs; Tolleson’s Thermo King; Contracted Driver Services in Goodyear, with 500 jobs; Duncan Trucking Company in Buckeye, with 386 employees; and Austin Electric (275 jobs), Burger King franchise owner Barnett/Taylor Restaurants (500 jobs) and Macpie LLC/Avondale Toyota (168 jobs), all in Avondale. West Valley companies that received loans between $1 million and $2 million: CDG Automotive/Avondale Nissan, Earnhardt Automotive, Gateway Chevrolet and weight-loss company Possible Pat, all in Avondale; Butterfield Dairy in Buckeye; Rodeo Ford and Yates Buick GMC in Goodyear; and Tolleson’s Legends Furniture, trucking company the Barlow Company, Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona, and Western AG. Others receiving loans greater than $150,000: King Koil, TJ’s Homestyle Restaurant and PT Pho Express in Avondale; Ambian, Piazzo, Triple-G, Rainbow Valley and Sunrise dairies, Filberto’s Mexican Food and Tom Jones Ford in Buckeye; Incito Schools, Saddle

Mountain Brewing Company and Skyway Apostolic Center in Goodyear; Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Crown Charter School and Wildlife World Zoo in Litchﬁeld Park; and Elgin Tree Farm and Westside Subs in Tolleson. Sixty-eight West Valley businesses received loans between $350,000 and $1 million. Another 110 landed loans in the $150,000-to-$350,000 range. The top tier of PPP loan recipients in the West Valley employs 11,029 people. PPP loans under $150,000 potentially saved 24,000 West Valley jobs. The PPP loan funds—described by the SBA as “a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll”—are part of the $2 trillion pandemic relief package approved by Congress in March that also included other assistance to individuals, businesses, and local and state governments. PPP loans are aimed at preserving jobs by helping borrowers maintain their payroll and stay aﬂoat by using some of the money for rent, mortgage interest or utilities. Arizona’s share of the PPP money is between $6.5 billion and $12.5 billion. While some wanted more details in the loan recipient data, lobbyists for organizations like the National Federation of Independent Business were reported to be concerned that businesses would be hurt competitively or subjected to “public shaming” if identities were disclosed. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the way the loan data was released “strikes the appropriate balance of providing the American people with transparency, while protecting sensitive payroll and personal income information of small businesses, sole proprietors and independent contractors.”

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Boys & Girls Clubs open to serve families BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

With many working parents facing the dilemma of what to do with schoolage children until classrooms reopen, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley will open clubs during school hours. Clubs will remain open for distance learning and after-school care until in-person school instruction can begin. Clubs are staffed with our youth development professionals who can help students log on to school coursework. When students have completed their lessons, they can participate in programs like arts, recreation and enrich-

ment curricula focused on their personal and academic development. Extended program fees are $60 to $100 per week for students ages 5-12. Teens may attend clubs for free. A snack will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring food from home for breakfast and lunch. Students must bring their school-provided computer to the club to log into their virtual learning schoolwork. Masks/face coverings are required, and safety/social distancing measures must be followed. Clubs will be open with extended hours of 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

West Valley locations: • Littleton Branch, 1642 S. 107th Avenue, Avondale; 623-936-9020. • Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch, 301 E. Western Avenue, Avondale; 623-932-1154. • Louis & Elizabeth Sands Branch, 4730 W. Grovers Avenue, Glendale; 602-375-0400. • Swift Kids Branch, 6420 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale; 623-939-6952. • Jerry & Helen Wisotsky/Peoria Branch, 11820 N. 81st Avenue, Peoria; 623-979-3559. For a list of clubs and more information, visit bgcaz.org.

The suspect has two prior armed robbery convictions. “In addition, during the investigation, Goodyear detectives learned the suspect had attempted numerous additional bank robberies on both Tuesday and Wednesday in other cities,” Berry said. She would not release the sus-

pect’s name, as he is a juvenile. The suspect was booked into Maricopa County Juvenile Detention on multiple charges. Asked if the suspect was given money by the First Convenience Bank teller, Berry responded, “At this time, we don’t believe he obtained any money.”

16-year-old suspected serial bank robber arrested BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Goodyear Police arrested a 16-yearold suspected of being a serial bank robber. At 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, the suspect allegedly used a note to threaten a teller and demand money at First Convenience Bank located at 1100 N. Estrella Parkway, according to Lisa Berry, a Goodyear Police Department spokeswoman. The suspect left in a cab. Twenty minutes later, Goodyear police were called to Desert Financial Credit Union at 13200 W. McDowell Road regarding a suspicious person who matched the description of the earlier call. “While inside the bank, the suspect was asked to remove his mask, but instead walked out of the bank and left the area in a yellow taxicab. Investigators began working with Yellow Cab to get additional information,” Berry said. On Tuesday, July 28, an employee at the Wells Fargo at 14139 W. Indian School Road reported a suspicious person looking through the front window of the bank. He matched the description of the suspect from the day before and was again observed leaving the area in a yellow cab. Goodyear detectives contacted Yellow Cab and were able to track the cab to 6227 N. Litchfield Road in Litchfield Park, Berry said. “As officers arrived, they observed the suspect wearing the same clothing, fleeing the area and were able to detain him without incident,” Berry said.

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Corporation, Darden Restaurants, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Microsoft, Nike (and) There will be no swoosh in Goodyear, UPS. Many other best-in-class companies as mighty Nike has dropped out. also call Goodyear home, including: AerThe company had planned Sale, Andersen Corporation, to invest $184 million in its Cancer Treatment Centers third U.S. manufacturing line of America, Blue Buffalo, for Nike Air sneakers at the CornellCookson, Daimler, Lincoln Logistics facility it Fairlife, Huhtamaki, REI, purchased last year. Sub-Zero and many more.” But the Oregon-based athThough Nike and its iconletics school giant did a fadeic swoosh will have to be out last week. scratched from that, Good“We are experiencing unyear still has multiple emprecedented times, and due ployers that are hiring, even Mayor Georgia Lord during an unprecedented to the COVID-19 impact we Goodyear was “disappointed” when Nike will no longer be investing in announced it will not build a pandemic. our Goodyear facility,” said planned Goodyear facility that As the West Valley expected to bring 500 jobs View previously reported, Greg Rossiter, a Nike spokes- was to the West Valley. (West Valley man. Amazon and Fairlife—a View file photo) Goodyear Mayor Georgia milk-products producer Lord, who excitedly praised plans for with a new plant near Loop 3030—are Nike over the last year, expressed disap- hiring for scores of jobs. New Amazon pointment: and Aldi facilities will bring more jobs “The city of Goodyear was very much to Goodyear. looking forward to the opening of the Even so, Nike’s backpedal was a shockNike facility in our great city. While we er. Last August, West and SouthEast are disappointed, we recognize and ap- REALTORS of the Valley (WeSERV) preciate the many challenges and difficult and others reported Nike purchased a decisions businesses are faced with as a 900,000-square foot facility in Goodyear result of current economic realities.” for just under $70 million. Nike purchased an existing speculative “This is the culmination of a multi-year, (“spec”) industrial building, noted Tam- multi-state search for a facility that could my Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman. “They meet the specific manufacturing and lodid not have a building specifically con- gistics needs of this user,” said Lincoln structed for them.” Property Company Executive Vice PresLast year, Nike agreed to build a man- ident David Krumwiede, describing the ufacturing plant that would create more Nike deal to commercial real estate trackthan 500 jobs with an average salary of er Connect Media. “Lincoln Logistics was more than $48,000, Vo said. built to serve just this type of large-scale, “Goodyear agreed to waive just under sophisticated tenant, so we were very ex$1 million in permit and review fees and cited to make the match.” reimburse $1 million for jobs created,” Just south of Van Buren Street on 143rd she said. Avenue, the sprawling Lincoln Logistics Though disappointed, Goodyear is facility was built in 2018. According to hardly devastated. commercial real estate site loop.net, it has “In the past year, we have announced “abundant trailer parking,” with 550 parkthe creation of more than 2,800 new jobs ing spaces on 50 acres as part of the Airin Goodyear. Many of these companies port Gateway at Goodyear project located are currently hiring or will begin hiring in in a “foreign free-trade zone.” the near future, which means hundreds of The $70 million question: Who will renew jobs are expected to be available in place Nike at Lincoln Logistics? Goodyear over the next year,” Lord said. John Werstler of CBRE, which broAs the city’s website boasts, “Numer- kered the Nike deal, did not respond to a ous Fortune 500 companies have cho- query from the West Valley View by press sen Goodyear, including: Amazon, Ball time.

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Goodyear City Council approves funding WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 5, 2020

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West Valley View Staff Writer

On July 13, Goodyear City Council unanimously approved fiscal year 202021 community funding support to nonprofit organizations. Community support includes helping people find employment and housing. The total funding of $114,000 will be allocated to several nonprofits, including Big Brothers and Sisters of Central Arizona, All Faith Community Services and Phoenix Rescue Mission. “We don’t do all those social services in our city; we’re not big enough,” Councilman Brannon Hampton said. “So being able to partner with nonprofits that provide those services to our residents is great.” Goodyear City Council also approved a grant from the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to complete a Bullard Wash multiuse bicycle and pedestrian trail. With a budget of $198,000, the trail will be built between southern Bullard Wash Park and northern Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

“The Bullard Wash really is the jewel of our city,” Councilwoman Wally Campbell said. “It’s going to absolutely define us as a destination place.” A request to extend a property of Christopher Todd Communities (also a part of the request is to change the name to Hancock Communities) on the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Loop 303 into a vacant area south to Lilac Street was approved by a 5-2 vote. Council members Brannon Hampton and Laura Kaino raised concerns about the new request and voted against it. “My big concern is the density. The 46 acres of the same type of product, the multifamily type of thing, and it’s on one of our major gateways into the city,” Kaino said. Hampton added that it may be difficult for future residents to make a left turn from Lilac Street onto Loop 303 because of the little space between the future development and the freeway. “I drive that road every day, and that’s a very tight turn between the (Loop) 303,” Hampton said.

A permit request for a drive-thru at a Starbucks at Litchfield Road and I-10 was unanimously approved. For homes in historic Goodyear, Litchfield Manor and northern subdivisions, zoning ordinances were unanimously approved for subdivisions built before 1975 for the use of chain-link fences and projections into yards. Another resolution was one which clarified that a residential driveway (non-pervious surface) can only take up 50% of the front yard or have a 30-foot maximum. This clarification was in response to the discovery that several residential homes in Goodyear had fully paved front yards. Another drive-thru permit for a future restaurant on the corner of North Estrella Parkway and West Roosevelt Street in Goodyear was also unanimously approved. In addition, the following items were unanimously adopted without council discussion: • Maintenance of drainage easements on Elwood Street. • A second amendment to an agreement between Goodyear and Maricopa County

for animal care and control services. This second amendment reduces the original term of the agreement by one year from 2018-22 down to 2021 and adds the position of “enforcement agent,” who is responsible for the enforcement of animal control statutes. • Appointments and the reappointments to the Youth Commission and the reappointment to the Self-Insured Healthcare Trust Board. The following were reappointed: Noah Caraway, Lorenzo Castro, Raymond Gue, Victoria Lauritano and Madison See. The following were newly appointed: Patrick Bednarz, Makayla Bradley, Lucy Castro, Teriah Cortez-Beasley, Ivan Diaz, Clarissa Garza, Mariana Glass, Marissa Kutt, Elias Linn, Paulina Magallanes, Kirby Maitra, Sidney Phillips, Harrison Rice, Paloma Sanchez, Allen Tat and Alan TorresArroyo. Wade Foster was reappointed to the Self-Insured Healthcare Trust Board. • A final plat, subdividing roughly 27 acres into 120 lots and 12 tracts at the southeast corner of North 158th Avenue and West Van Buren Street.

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Despite high heat, first responders stay safe with PPE BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Multiple times every day, firefighters and paramedics in the West Valley are exposed to patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, or later will test positive. Yet the number of first responders who themselves test positive is strikingly low. As president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona, Bryan Jeffries represents 7,000 first responders. He estimates fewer than 300 of them have become sick and/or tested positive for COVID-19. “That’s not bad,” he said. He said the reason first responders are not getting sick can be summarized in three words: personal protective equipment. “The PPE works,” he said. “This masks debate just blows my mind.” Aaron Glass, battalion chief of the Avondale Fire and Medical Department, agreed PPE is keeping his troops safe. “We have been very lucky and have had a very low number for COVID-19 positive personnel here—knock on wood,” Glass said. And, Glass added, the volume of emergency calls has been unusually high.

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“The first two weeks in July were some of the busiest we have had on record—which coincides with the state’s spike in COVID-19 positive tests. Fortunately, our call volume is returning to normal levels,” Glass said. “We continue to respond to about two to four possible COVID-19 calls per day. Our crews are in good spirits; are wearing masks and practicing social distancing when and where required; and decontaminating apparatus, equipment and stations on a regular basis.” All of this as temperatures have soared over 115 degrees. “The extreme heat makes everything more challenging,” Glass said. Goodyear Fire Department Chief Paul Luizzi agreed: “The heat definitely makes it challenging for any type of calls that we go on. We really want to make sure our crews are staying well hydrated and protecting themselves as much as they can from the heat.” He said the protective equipment and cleaning has been key. “Our department continues to stay healthy during this difficult time; we are

very fortunate for that,” Luizzi said. “I sincerely hope that it was because we put in some protective measures very early. “For example, our support services group developed some handheld sprayers, which they made on their own, so that crews could decontaminate their equipment right after the call was completed. We have also have had some great PPE donations from our citizens, businesses and civic groups that have kept us well stocked.” At the Buckeye Police Department, spokeswoman Donna Rossi said four have tested positive for COVID-19—out of 140 employees. Despite the brutal heat, “the officers are holding up well. They are taking every precaution necessary to maintain their health, the health of the public and the health of those they come in contact with,” Rossi said. “The officers are using masks when they interact with the public when social distancing is not possible. They are disinfecting before and after shifts. ... We are in a good place where the COVID-19 situation is concerned given the amount

of people we come in contact with.” Despite frequently treating COVID-19 patients and transporting them to hospitals, Jeffries of the firefighters union said his membership “have had very few hospitalizations. “Once we got past a shortage of PPE, we were able to secure a lot of PPE,” he said. “Our members have been exceptional about wearing the same stuff staff in hospitals do on calls—the shields, the masks, gowns, foot coverings.” And, he added, the public has been cautious and respectful about emergency responders. “We’ve had good experiences showing up at people’s homes who are wearing masks—or, when we come to the door, they’ll ask if we want them to put a mask on.” His message to the public: Masks work—and firefighters are proving it. “It is definitely not as comfortable to wear all the PPE when it’s hot out. But that comes with the job,” Jeffries said. “It’s definitely causing discomfort, but we have to do that. We can’t compromise our safety or our patients’ safety.”

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The green flag was waived by the Arizona Lottery, which introduced the NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket this week. The new tickets cost $2—and all tickets can be entered to win monthly cash prizes and VIP NASCAR experiences at Phoenix Raceway. “This is an extremely unique promotional opportunity for Phoenix Raceway and for our sport,” Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese said. “Not only can fans play for the chance to win amazing cash prizes and priceless VIP fan experiences here at Phoenix Raceway, but they’re also supporting Arizona Lottery’s important mission in giving back to our communities through a variety of charitable programs.” The ticket features a starting progressive jackpot of $3,000 and includes over $2 million in total prizes. Players can also enter other eligible $1, $2 and $5 Fast Play tickets for more entries into the promotion, receiving five entries for each $5 ticket, two entries for each $2 ticket, and one entry for each $1 ticket (up to 20 tickets daily). However, the $2 NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket is The Arizona Lottery has a new NASCAR Championship worth five times the entries. Weekend Fast Play ticket. (Photo courtesy Arizona Lottery) Avondale’s Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR Championship Proceeds from Lottery ticket sales Weekend Nov. 6-8. Over the three-day fund programs in higher education, event, champions will be crowned in economic development, environmenthe NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR tal conservation, and health and human Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV services. and Outdoors Truck Series, and the For more information on the Arizona ARCA Menards Series West. Lottery and the new NASCAR Cham“Hosting NASCAR Championship pionship Weekend Fast Play ticket, visWeekend is an amazing opportunity to it arizonalottery.com. showcase Arizona to the racing world, For more information on Phoenix and the pulse-pounding Arizona Lot- Raceway events, including confertery 100 will again highlight some of ences, charity events, holiday events, the best young talent in NASCAR,” sport and endurance competitions, Arizona Lottery Executive Director driving schools and tours, visit phoeGregg Edgar said. nixraceway.com.

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School board members seek Oct. 1 reopening date BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

More than 80 members of school boards across Arizona—including several from the West Valley—have called on state officials to delay opening campuses until at least Oct. 1. Board members also signed their names on the letter to Gov. Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Instruction Kathy Hoffman and the state Legislature. “Positive cases in Arizona are trending upward, not downward,” the letter states. “We cannot reopen our schools for on-site learning until we experience a downward trajectory of documented cases within a 14-day period. “We want to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, not contribute to higher and higher numbers of outbreaks and deaths in our communities.” The letter, which does not represent official school board positions but rather the individuals on those boards, makes a series of other requests beyond keeping campuses closed until Oct. 1. Ducey has delayed the opening of campuses until Aug. 17—a date he reit-

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erated last week as “aspirational” rather than set in stone. School board members who signed the letter include: Steven Chapman, Tolleson Union High School District; Devin Del Palacio, Tolleson Union High School District; Nikkie Whaley, Washington Elementary School District; Mariana Sandoval, Agua Fria Union High School District; Jete White, Pendergast Elementary School District; Martín J. Quezada, Pendergast Elementary School District; Aaron Jahneke, Washington Elementary School District; Monica Gallardo Pimentel, Glendale Elementary School District; Marissa E. Hernandez, Cartwright Elementary School District; Denice Martha Garcia, Cartwright Elementary School District; Mary Kay Utecht, Agua Fria Union High School District; David Sandoval, Peoria Unified School District; Monica Ceja Martinez, Peoria Unified School District; Dr. Pearlette J. Ramos, Littleton Elementary School District; and Catherine Pettitt, West Valley Arts and Tech Charter School District. The letter from board members to

state officials also asks the state officials to set a COVID-19 case data point for districts to use in determining when to reopen campuses as well as establish uniform safety protocols. It also seeks equal per-pupil funding for both online and in-class students; a waiver of the 180-day instruction requirement; suspension of standardized state assessment tests for the school year with allowance for districts to use their own student-performance measurements; and permission to distribute breakfasts and lunches even when campuses are closed. “We need real goals and plans so we can focus on instructional, facility and transportation planning,” the letter states, adding: “Let administrators and teachers plan for and excel at teaching the first quarter remotely. If there is a reduction of risk and infection in our communities, this natural break in our academic calendar will be an ideal time to consider returning to in-person learning.” In their request for suspending state achievement tests, the board members wrote:

“We ask that our focus this academic year be offering high-quality remote-learning and a measured return to safe in-person classes, rather than on reaching higher levels of academic success as measured by a single assessment.” It said there is no study that “indicates that the number of infections will have decreased by any certain day on the calendar, and administrators, teachers, and families across the state are very nervous about returning to our school buildings and classrooms.” The letter two weeks ago came during a week in which President Trump, members of his cabinet and other leading Republicans demanded that schools reopen for in-class learning. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, led a group of Republican lawmakers who demanded that schools reopen as usual in the fall, stating, “It would be more harmful to keep children locked out of schools and less harmful and less risky for children to go back to schools.” During a press conference in which he acknowledged that COVID-19 cases

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were exploding in Arizona, Ducey said he won’t play politics in deciding when campuses can reopen. On the same day of his press conference, Scottsdale Unified became the first district in Arizona to announce it won’t reopen their schools before Sept. 8. Arizona Schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman also said that, while she wants to get students back in the classroom, “we cannot ignore the severity of COVID-19 in our state and how that impacts adults and children alike in our school communities.” “Those valued members of our schools need more assurances that schools and communities have the resources they need to stop the virus from spreading widely throughout their community,” her tweet said. “I cannot provide those assurances to the adults and students who are medically vulnerable in our school community at this time.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines aimed at helping school systems determine how best to reopen schools this fall. But those guidelines—which include social distancing, sanitizing, wearing masks and more—were attacked by Trump and his supporters as too strict. Trump tweeted that the CDC should reconsider its guidelines, which he called “very tough & expensive.” Speakers at the event organized by the House Freedom Caucus, which Biggs chairs, called the CDC guidelines “ridiculous” and “extremely harmful” for students’ emotional and physical well-being. They repeatedly noted that being kept out of school is bad for children’s emotional health and that COVID-19 is neither dangerous to children nor easily spread by them. Meanwhile, Snowflake Republican Sylvia Allen, who chairs the state Senate Education Committee, told Cronkite News she doubts Ducey has the power to delay the reopening of campuses. She said Arizona should not be governed through executive orders, noting that “the legislative branch makes policy and budget allocations, not the executive branch.” “It is time to stop, call a special session and get back to the constitutional operations of our state,” Allen said. Rep. Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, a teacher and chair of the House Education Committee, doubts that a special legislative session is feasible, and she wor-

ries how many legislators would actually show up because of COVID-19 concerns and obligations to family members who may be sick or at risk. “Calling a special session would end up with a bunch of people running in different directions, which is not going to help,” Udall said. “I don’t think we have enough consensus to get anything done.” Despite such reservations, Udall said, she “would love” to hold a special session to address education issues in the state—under different circumstances. However, she and Allen both support giving schools the authority to delay the start of in-person classes. Allen said she recently worked on her own legislation that would have provided, among other items, “local control and flexibility for schools opening and determination of health protocols.” A survey by the Arizona Education Association released this month found an overwhelming number of educators believe schools should only reopen when it is deemed safe to do so. Of 7,651 educators surveyed by the association, 68% opposed returning to classrooms at this point. The survey also showed 60% of the respondents believed their districts were not prepared to reopen schools. More than 90% of the respondents also expressed concerns about themselves, colleagues and even students contracting COVID-19. As far as what social distancing measures districts should enact, smaller class sizes were the most popular, with 96% in favor. But most respondents believed there aren’t enough teachers to achieve social distancing in classrooms or even employees to provide food service and adequate cleaning of facilities. Expect More Arizona also released the second part of a May survey of 11,000 teachers on their observations and experiences related to online learning that districts began when schools were shut down for the fourth quarter of the last school year. According to the survey, 41% of teachers felt they were “somewhat” prepared for the transition to an online setting last spring, while 35% of teachers felt they were not prepared at all. Only 14% of teachers felt three-quarters or more of their students were fully engaged in online work.

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Trump should be gone Editor: The Trump campaign has spent millions of dollars for ads in Arizona and other swing states. Much of what they say is not true. For example, Joe Biden has not “sent jobs to China,” does not want to defund the police, does not support Medicare for All, does not want “open borders,” does not favor the Green New Deal, does not have dementia and is not a socialist. These are false attack ads. The July 15 West Valley View printed three letters praising Trump’s achievements. Really? Let’s review some of Mr. Trump’s activities as president: 1) Trump’s tax cuts for the rich led to a trillion-dollar deficit in the federal budget last year. 2) He siphoned $6 billion from the military to build part of a wall on our southern border that he promised Mexico would pay for. 3) He has subsidized U.S. farmers $16 billion a year they have lost because of the tariffs on China. 4) He refuses to release his tax returns that he said he would for three years and counting. 5) He continues to make millions of dollars from his family businesses that he still owns. 6) Trump continues to propose cuts to Social Security and Medicare. 7) He has fired four nonpartisan inspectors general who should oversee federal agencies.

8) He has pardoned or commuted sentences for his convicted friends, from Joe Arpaio to Roger Stone. 9) He has spent more than 20% of his time at his golf courses since he became president. 10) He mismanaged the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed 142,000 Americans so far. Note: Other countries had the same information from China, but they reacted to it effectively. Trump’s policies and lack of character disqualify him from being president for another term. He lies routinely; blames others for his blunders; has asked Ukraine, Russia and China to help him in elections; supports white supremacy groups; cozies up to despotic rulers; throws insults and immature nicknames at people he disagrees with; separates America from long-standing allies; denies climate change reality; has done nothing to increase gun safety; praises leaders of the Confederacy who were traitors to the United States; and used the military against peaceful protesters so he could have a photo op at a church. Trump boasts about “his great economic success,” but it’s not really his to claim. He inherited an economy that was already doing well for three years with increased jobs, lower unemployment and a rising stock market. Note: Reducing the number of jobs lost this year from 22 million to 15 million is not “adding jobs.” He enacted costly tariffs against China that American consumers pay for. He has not repealed and replaced Obamacare (fortunately for those of us with preexisting con-

ditions). He has not “rebuilt the military.” He even added to the Washington swamp by hiring and firing inept or “disloyal” staffers. So much for his campaign promises. Today, our economy is in trouble, social unrest is the worst in 50 years, and the deadliest health crisis in a century rages on. America needs a leader who takes responsibility, believes in science and can be trusted. This guy is not pro-America; he is pro-Trump. He should be voted out in November. John Flynn Goodyear

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Editor: In response to Mr. David Compton’s July 29 letter: All of Mr. Compton’s allegations and portrayals are laughable at the least and completely untrue at the most. Claim after disparaging claim made by him in his paragraph after paragraph rant exhibits ignorance of the real facts and truths. Thus, other adjectives to describe his allegations and portrayals are speculative, unsubstantiated and apocryphal. The absolute worst and most outrageous part of the letter is Mr. Compton’s final paragraph, in which he characterizes the murders and horrible violations to the bodies of four of our Americans (a USFS officer, two CIA contractors and our U.S. ambassador) at the hands of militants and terrorists in Libya as a “scandal (that) proved to be nothing.” Really?! Nothing?! Instead of ordering a rescue operation, Barack Obama went to bed. Your letter is shockingly false, baseless, fallacious, groundless, spurious, therefore and finally, invalid. Shame on you.

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Abrazo Health encouraged by COVID-19 potential plateau BY BRIAN ELISCO Abrazo Health CEO

The relentless pace of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and

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If you check in with Business Briefcase on even an occasional basis, you know that food is very important to this space. As such, we celebrate the Goodyear opening of Sonic Drive-In—especially as this burger-and-shakes joint is a very pandemic-friendly operation. The new Sonic at 85 N. Estrella Parkway (in Centerra Crossings at the intersection of Van Buren Street) features those iconic rollerskating carhops—a blast from the past, 1950s style. According to the company, Sonic “is the nation’s largest drive-in restaurant chain serving approximately 3 million

customers every day—whether they want a juicy burger, a milkshake made with real ice cream or a refreshing cherry limeade.” According to a recent article by Top Data, “Since mid-March (when the spread of COVID became front-page news) Sonic—known for its 1950’s-esque drive-in style carhop service—has cemented its place as the preferred fastfood destination for diners who have ventured outside their home. Regional favorites such as Culver’s and Popeyes still have a loyal following in their respective home states and Taco Bell remains a popular choice, but it is clear that Sonic’s unique service model has likely played a role in pandemic-weary

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Hair salons, barbershops continue to serve customers BY KATHERINE CAMBERG West Valley View Staff Writer

Many have heard stories of what happened when hair salons and barbershops closed down to stop the spread of COVID-19. There were botched at-home haircuts and dye jobs, and many people grew out quarantine beards. Since being allowed to reopen, one of the biggest adjustments salons and barbershops have had to make is increasing safety measures to protect employees and customers from COVID-19. Blush Salon AZ, a locally owned salon located in Goodyear, also had to pivot to allow for social distancing. Closing down was difficult, but in response Blush decided to help promote other local businesses. “Knowing that so many other businesses were going through the same thing, and possibly worse, was absolutely saddening and humbling, so we tried to make the best of it and do a giveaway contest and tried our best to include and promote local restaurants,

bakeshops, etc., on our social media platforms,” Blush owner Erica Sayles said. Since reopening, Blush Salon has had to adapt to accommodate social distancing. Business has rebounded with the support of the community, Sayles said. “Our community has been amazing and so understanding. We could not do this without the support of our wonderful community, and them entrusting that we are taking every precaution necessary to ensure their safety and the safety of our employees.” V’s Barbershop has been operating in the Valley for over 20 years, with a Peoria location for 15 years. According to Jim Valenzuela, founder of V’s Barbershop, “Our biggest adaptation was following the mandates of the state and instituting masks and other PPE (personal protective equipment) in store. We have really ramped up our efforts in cleaning, making sure that every patron receives a superior service in an immaculately clean sta-

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West Valley Girl Scouts earn Gold Award BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) awarded its most prestigious honor, the Gold Award, to 33 local girls this year. The award challenges Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 to take action in their communities by tackling an issue they are passionate about and developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. “Recipients of Girl Scouts’ highest honor are part of an elite group of Girl Scouts who have distinguished themselves as prominent leaders in their communities and as true change-makers,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO for GSACPC. “In addition, Gold Award Girl Scouts are proven to show signiﬁcantly higher success in life reaching their goals in education, career and volunteer work, compared to non-alums,” Woodbury said. With the Gold Award, girls can take advantage of unique scholarship opportunities, be entitled to enlist at a higher pay grade when they join the military, and distinguish themselves among competition in the college admissions process. To protect the health and safety of this year’s recipients during the pan-

Emma Parry of Litchfield Park produced an anti-bullying play. (Photo courtesy GSACPC)

demic, the 2020 Gold Award ceremony has been canceled. GSACPC has provided these Girl Scouts with materials for at-home ceremonies, including Gold Award pins, a letter with instructions for hosting the ceremony at home and a script for the family to share. This year’s Gold Award recipients and their winning projects include: Kansas Earnshaw, Tolleson, “Building a Fence Around a Non-Retrieval Area.” From a family with a strong agricultural background, Earnshaw was determined to protect the food source for elk and deer in northern Arizona when she learned they were not getting enough nutrients. Wet grasslands, called riparian meadows, were constantly being destroyed by large vehicles driving through the meadows near Long Valley, north of Pine. Earnshaw teamed up with the Arizona Elk Society to build a log fence to protect the riparian meadows from further damage and allow the natural vegetation in the area to regenerate, directly supporting the growth of the elk population. It took over two years to complete this, as drought and forest fires intermittently put work on pause. Kansas credits her Gold Award for teaching her to stay motivated and persevere no matter the circumstance. She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans to major in environmental studies and sustainability at the University of Arizona. Emma Parry, Litchfield Park, “Theatre for Youth.” Theatre and performing arts were some of the ways Parry learned to be more confident. Throughout her involvement in theater, she noticed fewer people attending or auditioning and wanted to bring awareness to performing arts to youth in her community, es-

pecially to those who are shy or don’t have access to theater pro- Several West Valley girls were honored with the Gold Award, the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, for projects that take action in their communities. Kansas Earnshaw of gramming. was honored for “Building a Fence Around a Non-Retrieval Area.” For her Gold Award, Tolleson (Photos courtesy GSACPC) Parry wrote and performed an anti-bullying one-act play in creating 156 no-sew blankets. inspired by “The Wizard of Oz” to Through her experience, Holt learned 40 special-needs students in her com- that she is capable of being a leader and munity. She managed the team and the importance of communication and put together the logistics and supplies time management. She has been a Girl needed to perform the play. She then Scout for 12 years and plans to study developed virtual kits and made them engineering at the University of Arizoaccessible to anyone via a website. na. Parry’s Gold Award taught her that Ashley Lucas, Peoria, “Peoria Goes hard work and help from others can Green.” lead to making a difference. She has After discovering the shortage of rebeen a Girl Scout for 13 years and plans cycling bins at her school, Peoria High to attend Northern Arizona University School, Lucas dedicated her Gold Award to major in biology and chemistry. to making her school more environmenAshley Holt, Glendale, “People Help- tally conscious. She created a club and ing Pets.” hosted informational booths about the imHolt wanted to give back to the AZ portance of recycling, reducing waste, and Humane Society through her Gold the impact it has on our earth. Award because of her own experience After successfully securing a donaof adopting a dog and her general love tion of 40 recycling bins, she developed for animals. She toured the facility and a schedule where her club would pick learned they were always in need of up the bins and properly dispose of the blankets because, typically, cats and recyclable materials. Lucas was able to dogs are given blankets when they are measure her results by how many bins sent home. they had to empty on a weekly basis. Holt created an educational brochure GSACPC serves 21,000 girls detailing shelter services and the need grades K-12 in more than 90 comfor blankets. She also organized a no- munities across central and northern sew blanket event where she explained Arizona. For more information, visit the need for donations and led 60 people girlscoutsaz.org.

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Tolleson Union High School District delays in-person schooling BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Tolleson Union High School District governing board voted July 28 to delay in-person lessons until Oct. 9. TUHSD started online teaching Aug. 4. In a July 29 letter to parents, Nora Gutierrez, the district superintendent, noted that Gov. Doug Ducey ordered schools not to open classrooms until Aug. 17 but gave districts options about when to open thereafter. The TUHSD governing board “voted to delay in-person student learning through the ﬁrst quarter of the school year,” Gutierrez wrote. “This means that online learning will begin on the ﬁrst day of school for all TUHSD students, Aug. 4, and continue until Oct. 9. “The governing board made this decision with the well-being and health of our students and staff members in mind and in response to Gov. Ducey’s

Executive Order 2020-51 issued on July 23.” The district’s schools include Copper Canyon, La Joya Community, Sierra Linda, Tolleson Union, University, West Point and Westview high schools. “TUHSD wants nothing more than to be able to serve our students in-person as soon as possible, but we also need to make sure that it is done without compromising the health of our students and staff members,” Gutierrez wrote. “We will monitor closely and carefully all health benchmark data presented by county health ofﬁcials in the coming weeks and months and use this information to determine further courses of action.” She added that laptops are available from the district. “Meal packs and home delivery of meals will be starting soon,” she said. For more information, visit tuhsd. org.

West Valley young golfers ace PING Invitational

Carly Strole, left, won a tournament at the Grand Canyon University Golf Course, which will be her home course in college. (Photo courtesy Junior Golf Association)

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Junior Championship. In the boys division, Ben Lorenz of Peoria jumped out to the first-round lead with a 6-under-par 65. Bound for the University of Oklahoma, Lorenz picked up where he left off in the first round, with three birdies within the first six holes of the second round. Then, Max Lyons, also of Peoria, got hot and took the lead with birdies on holes 16 and 18. Lyons took the championship, while Lorenz tied for third place.

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OBITUARIES Ynes Marron

Ynes Benny Marron, 79, died July 19, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born September 7, 1940 to Jose Pablo Marron and Isabel Estrada in San Josee, California. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/ynesmarron/

George Hughes

Mr. George O. Hughes, 82, of Goodyear, Arizona died July 20, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born October 13, 1937, to George O. Hughes and Arlene Hughes in Collingswood, New Jersey. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. The family suggests that if any donations would like to be made, to do so in George's name to the charities of your choice. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/georgehughes/

Robert Gonzalez Soto

Mr. Robert Gonzales Soto, age 63, of Avondale, AZ passed away on July 26, 2020 in Avondale, AZ. He was born on October 15, 1956 to Miguel and Josephina Soto in Eloy, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 10AM, August 5, at First Southern Baptist Church. 1001 N. Central Ave., Avondale, AZ with a viewing one-hour prior. Burial service will follow in procession to West Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/robertsoto/

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Marilyn S. Bastin Marilyn S. Bastin, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Tolleson surrounded by her family on July 13th. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years Paul, two sisters Shirley Davis and Glenda Austin and her parents. She is survived by her three children Troy (Carl Born), Michelle (Jeff Moorhead), and Wesley and three grandchildren Cole & Matthew Moorhead, and Austin Bastin. Marilyn spent more than 30 years racing greyhounds and later worked for the greyhound rescue organization. She was very artistic and tried her hand at many things. She enjoyed making ceramics, pottery, lampwork beads and jewelry. She loved to play cards, Words With Friends and other computer games, was a great cook and loving mother and grandmother. Her final resting place will be with her husband, whom she missed deeply, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her favorite charity Teen Lifeline, P.O. Box 10745 Phoenix, AZ 85064.

Ruby Evans

Ruby R. Evans was born October 3, 1960 to the union of Hattie Luckett and George Evans. Ruby had a mother and father (Hattie and George) who preceded her in death. Ruby departed this life on July 5, 2020. Services were held at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ on August 1, 2020. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/rubyevans/

Arthur Halcomb

Arthur B. Halcomb, age 74, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 25, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on January 22, 1946 in Merigold, Mississippi t Thomas Halcomb and Silvia Angle. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:30am at Desert Springs Community Church. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/arthurhalcomb/

On July 18, 2020, Cindy left this world to be with Our Father in Heaven. Cindy is survived by two brothers, five sisters, her Daughter Laurie and Son-inlaw Tony and their two children, her Son Joseph and Daughter-in-law Stephanie and their three children. Her greatest joy in life was being a Grandma to her five grandchildren. Cindy always had a smile on her face and is greatly missed. Our world will never be the same without her in it. Rest in Eternal Peace Mom and Grandma. We love you.

William Blasko

William J. Blasko, age 81, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on July 14, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on November 29, 1938 to Emery Blasko and Mary Anna Mudri in Cleveland, Ohio. Services are scheduled to take place on August 15, 2020 at Christ's Church of the Valley Verrado, 20575 W Indian School Rd, Buckeye, AZ at 10am. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/william-blasko/

Louis E.M Hiller

Louis Hiller, age 59, passed away on July 23,2020 in Goodyear AZ. Louis was born on August 23,1960. Louis is survived by his wife Linda Hiller, his two daughters Kala Hiller Crystal James, his two sons Derrick Hiller and Scott Hiller, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He loved going to NASCAR races and Arizona Cardinals games. He loved spending time with his family. He touched the lives of so many with his love, humor, kindness, and his dedication to his family. He will forever be missed. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on 2020-08-23 at Linda House, 15531 West Supai Circle, Goodyear, AZ, USA.

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In Memory “Bob & Kalley” Robert Martin Strickbine, “Bob”, and his daughter Kalley sustained life ending injuries in a bicycle accident on July 12, 2020. Bob was born in Pueblo, Colorado January 24, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Strickbine. He is survived by his sons Kenneth (Heather) Strickbine, Robert Strickbine and his daughter Christina Strickbine. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou Offerson, brothers James (Anita) Strickbine, Steven (Glenda) Strickbine and four grandchildren Mikayla, Alyssa, Sophie and Noah. If you met Bob, you would remember him. He always had a ready smile and an ear to listen to a friend. He was a devoted father, son, grandfather and brother. Bob was very forgiving, loving and caring. He maintained a positive outlook no matter the situation. Kalley Strickbine was born May 25, 2007. She is survived by her mother Heather Dongell-Houldson and by her brothers Kenneth Strickbine, Robert Strickbine Jr., Brandon Houldson and sister Christina Strickbine. She is also survived by Grandfather Jon Dongell, Great grandparents George (Kathryn) Clarke, Aunt Christine Dongell and Uncle John (Joalynn) Dahlgren. Kalley was a bright light in Bob’s life and a joy to all who knew her. She loved dance, cheer and always wanted to rescue animals. Kalley was a typical thirteenyear-old girl full of happiness and hope…looking forward to high school and trying out for cheerleading. Bob and Kalley were fun, loving, selfless and full of life. They will live forever in the hearts of those lucky enough to have known them. Arrangements are pending given COVID-19 gathering restrictions, but will be updated via social media as details become available. A Go-Fund-Me page has been established to help with arrangements and burial at gofundme.com Lives Lost Too Soon (Bob and Kalley Strickbine).

Weston R. Laughlin

Weston R. Laughlin, age 84, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on July 24, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. He was born on September 30, 1935 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Lawrence Laughlin and Beryl Burns. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/weston -laughlin/

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Virginia Kathryn Naifeh Virginia (Ginny) Kathryn (Lowenberg) Naifeh, 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Prescott, Arizona on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born September 1, 1932, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Carmi and Katheryn Lowenberg. She was raised in Donnellson, Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1950. She then earned her teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College in 1952 and subsequently taught 3rd grade while performing in the local community theatre during the summers. She met the love of her life, George Naifeh (a U.S. Naval corpsman) in 1954, and they were married in 1955 in Donnellson, Iowa. They had their first two of seven children, and she worked to help pay for George's medical school at the University of Iowa before moving to Arizona in 1961. After living in Galveston, Texas while George did his radiology residency, they settled in Litchfield Park in 1970 to continue to raise their seven children. Ginny was an active member of the community. She volunteered at the Litchfield Park Library for many years and was very active in her church, St. Peter's Episcopal, where she edited and printed the bulletin and sang in the choir. She also sang in the Casillions (the local community choir) for several years. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from ASU in 1992, graduating summa cum laude. Virginia and George had a love of international travel and did so extensively. Her favorite place was Ireland. She was an avid reader and lover of books. She also enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, baking, spending time in the sun, and doing crossword puzzles. But it was music that was such an integral part of her. She played the clarinet, the ukulele, and the piano in the high school jazz band. She was a talented harmonic vocalist and continued to play the piano for the remainder of her life. She enjoyed listening to many genres of music whenever she could. Virginia is predeceased by her husband, Dr. George Naifeh in 2011, her sister, Iris, and her brothers Fred and Gary. She is survived by her seven children, Kathy (Bernie), Kimberly (Dave), George (Trinh), Kerri (Dave), Kelli (Edward), Kamila (Greg), and Kristin (Dan), her sister, Carmen (Don), fifteen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia will be remembered most for her smile, laugh, sense of humor, musical talent, intelligence, volunteer spirit, her love of animals, books, and music, and her commitment to her friends and devotion to her grateful family. Mom, you are truly appreciated and missed. We will see you again in heaven, playing the piano for Dad or eating a delicious dessert, before dinner, of course. There will be an upcoming family celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Yavapai Humane Society, 1625 Sundog Ranch Road, Prescott, AZ 86031 (www.yavapaihumane.org) in Ginny's honor. Thank you.

Albert Mendez Jr, 65, of Avondale passed away on July 13, 2020 due to the complication of COVID-19. Albert was born on March 24, 1955 in Clovis, New Mexico. He was married to his loving wife Debbie Noriega and had 3 children Brenda, Lucia and Albert III, Albert also has five grandchildren Sara, Gregory, Brandon, Oliver and Edith along with 4 great grandchildren Isabella, Ellie, Jacob and Muthana. He is a retired Navy Vietnam Veteran and retired from the City of Phoenix.

Priscilla Beeson Marshall

Priscilla B. Marshall (81) of Phoenix, AZ passed away on July 21, 2020. Born on August 13, 1938 in Annapolis, MD she grew up in Ithaca, NY. After graduating from Eastman School of Music where she earned a bachelors degree in voice and oratorio, she spent two years in Khartoum, Sudan where her father, Dr. Kenneth C. Beeson, an agronomist, was stationed through the US AID program. While there, she taught music at the American School. She returned to the States and attended New York University, majoring in music education. She moved to Atlanta, GA where she worked for the William Morris Agency during the day and performed evening at the Wits End owned by Phil and Nancy Erickson. Phil started his career show business with Dick van Dyke. Priscilla lived with her husband in Bethesda, MD; Charlottsville, VA; and Omaha, NE before moving to Phoenix in 1972 where she was known for over 30 years for her beautiful mezzo-soprano voice through performances with Cassilons, Bach and Madrigal Society, the Phoenix Symphony, and several other ensembles throughout the valley and toured around the world. She was also an avid horsewoman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor Nebergal and Kenneth Crees Beeson and survived by her children, John K. Marshall, Rebecca D. Moreland, her grandchildren, Courtkne and Bryent Marshall, Anthony and Ty Moreland, and her great-grandchildren, Kinley, Atley Bay, and Casden C Lane. Please see www.interfaithrenewalcenter.org/marshall/ index.html for a wonderful tribute to Priscilla's career. To leave messages of condolence, go to https://obituar ies.bestfuneralservices.com/priscilla-bmarshall/

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PUBLIC NOTICE ST JOHNʼS IRRIGATION DISTRICT ANNUAL Call of Election - Notice is hereby given to all qualified electors of the above district that an election, to fill one vacancy on the Board of Directors created by the expiration of a (3) year term that will be held on the 10th day of November, 2020. In order to vote in this election, a qualified elector must own real property located within the districtʼs taxable boundaries at least 90 days prior to the election. Persons desiring to become a candidate for the position may obtain nomination petitions and nomination papers from: Linda Reitz 602-7697219 - 10219 W. Southern Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353 In order for a personʼs name to appear on the ballot, nomination petitions and nomination papers must be received no later than August 12, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. at the above address. Voters may, at time of election, write in a candidateʼs name of their choosing who has not submitted a timely nomination petition but who has submitted a nomination paper to the district office listed above at least 40 days prior to the election. Dated the 2nd day of July 2020.

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