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August 11, 2021
The Voice of the West Valley for 36 years
Superintendent to deliver on ‘water wise’ vision BY BRIAN CANO SR.
West Valley View Contributing Writer
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Decade of Dreams” is a thoughtful 10-year strategic plan that is tactically woven between the present, past and future, according to new Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent Mark Yslas. It is ambitious one, Yslas said, but he thinks the plan could result in future collaborations between surrounding cities to construct, maintain and sustain “water wise” high schools. “I want our district to be the leaders in the climate pledge in water conservation,” Yslas said. “We want to grow conscientious students, when it comes to water conservation.” The plan employs innovative problem-solving techniques to remain water wise in the face of the impacts of climate change. Additionally, Yslas foresees a district
with “21 choices” by 2031 that are loaded with students deeply rooted in curiosity, imagination and problem-solving skills. “I’m a firm believer in the more choices and opportunity we have for kids, the better they learn,” Yslas said. “With everything we learned about the pandemic and online education, virtual learning, we could be very creative. We hope by the year 2031 that we have 21 choices.” He said he desires a district that is rich in multicultural opportunities where students aspire to learn more about music, entertainment, technology and other aspects of our everyday life. Moreover, the 10-year plan identifies opportunities and serves the academic needs of each district student, while it expands on their learning experience, according to Yslas.
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Aqua Fria Union High School District Superintendent Mark Yslas delivered a “Decade of Dreams” 10-year strategic plan. (Submitted Photo)
Goodyear Parks and Rec director receives Zimmerman Award BY LAUREN SERRATO
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athan Torres, Goodyear’s Parks and Recreation director, received the 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award in the Community Builder category. Torres was recognized for his hard work in driving public engagement in the design of the city’s new recreation campus, as well as his efforts to keep Goodyear residents connected throughout the pandemic.
“It’s a tremendous honor, not only for myself but our entire team and our community, to be recognized in the legacy of Gabe Zimmerman, someone who was dedicated to serving his community,” Torres said. The award is named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, the community outreach director for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Zimmerman was one of six people who were shot and killed during an outreach event in Tucson in 2011.
While Torres admits to enjoying all the duties that come with being the parks and recreation director, he said he looks at his position as more than just a job. “Parks and recreation is not just a job; it’s my passion,” he said. “We have a unique opportunity and responsibility to impact the community, to programs, facilities and services on a daily
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Tamara Floyd running for Goodyear City Council BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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wenty-year Goodyear resident Tamara Floyd is running for Goodyear City Council in 2022. Floyd wishes to expand the city’s economic growth; Head Start/Preschool programming; small-business development; public transit; and human services/resources for seniors, veterans, the homeless and marginalized communities. Floyd represents diverse populations and is passionate about economic development, affordable housing, and helping residents come back stronger from the pandemic. She has a strong community advocacy background and is ready to serve as Goodyear’s next city council member. She is a senior program coordinator with the University of Arizona, Roosevelt Early Childhood Family Resource Center, where she assists families with
community resources and referrals and develops partnerships with community-based organizations and coalitions. Her active civic engagement includes: • Legislative District 4 Precinct Committee Person (LD4 PC). • Co-chair or chair of the Phoenix Human Services Commission since June 2017. • Co-chair or chair of the Phoenix Human Services Advisory Committee, since November 2016. • Real Women Revealed community outreach director since December 2015. • Travis Williams Community Council since March 2015. • South Central Extension/Downtown Hub Construction Advisory Board since May 2020. Info: tamarafloyd4goodyear.com or https://go.azsos.gov/qnyh
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Nathan Torres, Goodyear’s Parks and Recreation director, was awarded the 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award in the Community Builder category. Shown here, from left, are Diana Vasquez, project manager; David Seid, parks and recreation deputy director; Guylene Ozlanski, arts and culture administrator; Torres, parks and recreation director; and Deanna Ortiz, recreation superintendent. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear)
Award...continued from page 1 basis, and that is something our entire team is very passionate about.” Torres’ contribution to the completion of the recreation campus is one of the parks and recreation team’s major accomplishments, as the 48,000-square-foot indoor recreation facility, state-of-the-art aquatics facility and 30-acre park is already generating buzz within the West Valley. However, Torres said that despite the success of the rec center, it’s all about the small wins and the everyday impact his job allows to have on Goodyear’s community. “We can impact a person by teaching your child to swim or allowing an opportunity for active adults to gather and play cards and games or providing beautiful parks for families to take a stroll or picnic,” Torres said. “If we can impact just one person, then we can impact their families. If we can impact their families for a day, then we can impact their neighbors and neighborhood. If we can impact their neighborhood, then we can build community, and that really is our coalition. It’s something that I think we’re continuing to strive to achieve every single day.” When Torres joined the city of Goodyear team in 2007, he was hired as the ballpark manager, and he was later promoted to his current role in 2012. As the Parks and Recreation director, Torres oversees Goodyear’s 17 parks, as well as its recreation programs, library services, public art and special events. After serving the community for nearly 15 years, Torres has witnessed the growth and said it’s a city that continues to impress him. “We have a very engaged and involved community, and that’s what makes the
community so special,” Torres said. “I feel that parks are the cornerstone for vibrant communities, including Goodyear. Not only do they promote healthy and active lifestyles, but they also provide opportunities for families, friends in the community to gather. And so with all of the growth that’s happening, Goodyear is a special place because of the residents and our programs, services and facilities.” Torres said his team deserves the award just as much as him, as he believes their passion for the city and its growth is just as strong as his. “Our team is unbelievable — very service minded,” he said. “We are here to provide the very best opportunities, facilities and experiences for Goodyear residents. It’s not only an opportunity for us; it’s a privilege and a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. Our team is focused on providing the very best services for Goodyear residents.” Moving forward, Torres and his team are focused on the construction of the Civic Square Park, which will be part of the new city hall complex scheduled for completion in summer 2022. Additionally, Torres said the community’s feedback and recommendations over the next year will also play a major role in the team’s next projects. “We’re starting to plan out the next facilities and programs and services,” Torres said. “Obviously, opening up the rec campus is a huge milestone and celebration for the community, but with that comes new programs and new opportunities. Over the next 18 months we will be engaging the community on where we’re headed next in terms of programs, facilities and services. And so that’s going to be an important year for us coming up as we set our priorities moving forward.”
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Water...continued from page 1 “We want to be very creative in those opportunities where every kid has an individualized learning portfolio,” Yslas said. “Virtual learning is 24/7; it’s not from 8 o’clock to 3 o’clock bell, so we want to be very creative in opportunities where every kid has a learning portfolio.” Yslas said that because the district is a rapidly growing and keenly engaged community, he expects to interact with parents, teachers, students and the community at large alike. Yslas said he believes open communication transcends age, ethnicity or demographics yet understands that is often too difficult to acquire. “Communication is the key, from everything we do,” Yslas said. Therefore, the district plans to adopt an effective communication system, which will engage with the entire community in a “clear” manner, according to Yslas. “Whether it’s an individual meeting with a parent, or whether it’s the superintendent communicating with the community, I believe school districts need to hold themselves accountable,” he said. Yslas said he supports individuals who elect to wear a face covering, and district schools will continue to provide masks to students who request one.
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Blink charging stations open in Greenlight communities BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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link signed a five-year agreement with two five-year extensions with Greenlight Communities LLC, an Arizona-based residential property developer. After installations are completed, there will be 58 Blink-owned EV charging stations at Greenlight multifamily residential communities across the Valley. The deployments are being aided by the SRP Business EV Charger Rebate, which offers businesses up to $1,500 per networked Level 2 EV charging station. “We are excited to partner with developers like Greenlight Communities,” said Brendan Jones, Blink president. “With many EV drivers choosing to charge at home, Greenlight Communities is leading by example in the multifamily residential sector by providing EV charging, an important amenity to the increasing number of EV drivers in its communities. With this agreement, which will bring Greenlight’s total IQ 200 chargers up to 58, Greenlight’s residents can feel
confident about moving toward electric transportation alternatives. “We’re pleased to help Greenlight Communities in supporting green transportation and providing their EV driving residents with the convenience of this premium amenity.” Robert Lyles, partner and co-founder of Greenlight Communities, added, “We are always looking for opportunities to provide the best options for our residents, the communities in which we build, and the environment. We are thrilled to do just that as we install Blink Charging’s IQ 200 chargers at our most recently completed community, Cabana Hayden in Scottsdale. “We are excited to establish an EV infrastructure at all of Greenlight’s Cabana communities” Additional properties that will receive Blink charging stations include Cabana 99th, The Haver on Thomas and Cabana on 12th in Phoenix, Cabana Encanto in Goodyear, and Cabana Power in Mesa.
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LP woman raises thousands for Alzheimer’s disease BY LAUREN SERRATO
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earing up to run her seventh marathon, a Litchfield Park woman has created a fundraising campaign in honor of her favorite person. Maureen Cardosa has dubbed her marathon campaign “Dublin for Dementia.” With the help of her partner, the University of Washington Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund, Cardosa hopes to raise $50,000. “At the end of last August, and I don’t know if it was because of COVID, but I just really felt like I needed another goal,” Cardosa said. “I had researched what they were doing at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Seattle and saw they were doing so much and I just thought it was a really good opportunity, so I reached out to them and I created the campaign Dublin for Dementia.” This cause hits close to home, as Cardosa’s 84-year-old mother, Rosemary Gaither, has suffered from dementia
for the past 20 years. “We started seeing the signs of dementia in her early 60s,” Cardosa said. “She’s been struggling with this disease for about 20 years. But she is just an amazing woman, very active in St. Thomas, the Catholic church there in Litchfield Park. She’s just a very kind, caring person and loves her family. It was always her family first, and she just always wanted to help others.” Cardosa’s Dublin for Dementia campaign teamed up with the University of Washington, a school the Cardosa family has grown to love because Maureen’s son, Jake Wambaugh, was a collegiate athlete there for five years. Wambaugh, a preferred walk-onturned-scholarship football player, graduated from UW in 2019. Cardosa said she owes the university for his quality education and the mentorship he received from coach Chris Petersen. “For Petersen, it was so much more than football. He just taught them how to be real men and have goals in life beyond football,” she said.
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Tolleson Civic Center among Haydon projects
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aydon Building Corp. is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the ongoing construction of the new Tolleson Civic Center. Haydon is serving as construction manager at risk of the $22 million, 47,000-square-foot facility at 9055 W. Van Buren Street. The completion date is third quarter 2022. Tolleson’s mayor and council hosted a groundbreaking ceremony back in June. Once completed, the project will be the new home of the Tolleson City Hall, Library and Senior Center. The library will offer five private meeting spaces, a large conference room with video conferencing, and Wi-Fi capability. It will have children’s indoor and outdoor spaces for imaginative play and a crawler space for babies. It will also feature an adult lounging area; a teen gaming and meeting space; a self-service printing, faxing and scanning center; a self-service checkout station; public computers and
a bookstore. The senior center will house the Community Action Program and Housing offices. The center will have a multipurpose room that will allow ample space to serve lunch and host daily activities, presentations and many fiestas. This flex room will open to a patio and greenspace. The entire center will be ADA accessible. The council chambers will also serve as a multipurpose room, which will allow the flexibility to host a variety of community events. This room will open to a courtyard to host indoor and outdoor functions. The Civic Center will also house administrative offices where residents can set up and pay for utility services. Business owners can obtain permits and submit plans at this facility. Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees. For the past 30 years, Haydon has provided construction manager at risk, design-build
Haydon Building Corp recently broke ground on the Tolleson Civic Center. Designed by SmithGroup, this state-of-the-art, $22 million civic center, once completed, will be the new home of Tolleson City Hall, council chambers, library and senior center. (Photo courtesy of Haydon)
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t is common for teachers to dig into their bank accounts to buy needed items for their students and classrooms. This school year, 28 teachers across the state have extra cash to purchase new math and science tools after being awarded Salt River Project (SRP) Learning Grants. SRP gave more than $124,000 to be used by teachers for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects, ranging from robotics to lab equipment. Grants are up to $5,000 per school. SRP contributes more than $1.3 million annually to education initiatives, grants and partnerships and provides free training and resources to educators throughout the state. To apply, learn more about SRP Grants for Teachers, and get grant-writing tips, visit srpnet. com/education. Here are this year’s West Valley and Northwest Valley SRP Learning Grants awards for the 2021-22 school year.
Glendale Pensar Academy ($5,000) Pensar Academy developed a program called Designing the Future, which will immerse students in STEM subjects. Students use project-based learning and work collaboratively to examine and find solutions for real-world problems. The grant funding will be used to purchase three 3D printers and filament that will be utilized by students.
Goodyear Palm Valley Elementary ($4,800) Palm Valley Elementary can upgrade its math program to Guided Math, a nationally recognized program. Each guid-
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IOC Medical Director Richard Budgett sounded more like a social activist than a scientist when he claimed with a — presumably — straight face that “after 100 years of promoting women’s sport, it’s up to each of the international federations to ensure that they try and protect women’s sport.” And how did Budgett “protect women’s sport”? By declaring “everyone agrees that trans women are women”! But not “everyone agrees.” Physicians Michelle Cretella and Quentin Van Meter of the American College of Pediatricians decided to “school” the IOC through a recent column in The Daily Signal, pointing out that “genetics is why a male who self-identifies as a female remains male, and giving estrogen to a male does not transform him into a female.” New Zealand’s Laurel Hubbard, a male athlete identifying as female who was named to the Kiwi Women’s Weightlifting Team, predictably offered verbal laurels and bouquets to the IOC, lauding “its commitment to making sport inclusive and accessible.” Another New Zealand weightlifter, Trac-
ey Lambrechs, took issue with Hubbard’s claim of inclusivity. Lambrechs said that her nation’s governing body for the sport took her out of her normal weight class due to the addition of Hubbard. “I was told if I wanted to go the the next Commonwealth Games, I would have to lose (almost 40 pounds) in three months or retire.” Lambrechs chose retirement and, ironically, so did Hubbard, who finished last in Tokyo following three failed attempts at snatch lifts. Neither transgender advocates nor those who champion traditional biology will retire gracefully from this ongoing controversy. If anything, those who deny the biological fact of two genders are moving far beyond athletic competition, replacing sound science with political science. The board of trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA) recently passed a resolution that will direct the AMA to lobby for the end of any designation of sex in all future birth certificates. Our neighboring state of California continues to border on a state of civic insanity.
A bill introduced in the State Assembly, AB-367, calls for public schools and universities to provide free menstrual products for men. The text of the bill reads in part that “California has an interest in promoting gender equity, not only for women and girls, but also for transgender men, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who may also menstruate and experience inequities from lack of access to menstrual products.” All this consternation and legislation brings us back to “Annie Get Your Gun.” The classic song “Anything You Can Do” was a charming take on the battle of the sexes. While it might ring hollow for today’s elites, both that song and the entire musical, as well the culture it helped entertain, are worth saving. Rejecting agitation and embracing preservation would be “on target” in the arts and sciences … and athletics.
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cities because they are run by Democrats. Oz Guinness states: “Freedom requires truth and a solid grasp of reality, beginning with the freedom to speak the truth.” By canceling opposing voices and suppressing the truth, we are on the road to a totalitarian state where the truth only becomes whatever those in power want it to be. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
were socialists, so I guess that is OK also. You talk about vilification; let’s consider Russian collusion — and don’t forget Hunter’s laptop. Les Armstrong Goodyear
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on’t look for a Broadway revival of Irving Berlin’s musical “Annie Get Your Gun” anytime soon. New York’s “Great White Way” has become the “Great Woke Way,” so the show’s title would prove offensive to gun control advocates. Moreover, one of the musical’s classic tunes, “Doin’ What Comes Naturally,” contains lyrics that might prove troubling to the “trans community.” “My tiny baby brother who’s never read a book/ Knows one sex from the other/ All he had to do was look!” Strange that the movement is called “woke,” when it might better be described as “situational somnambulism.” Our culture is now called upon to collectively ignore reality — often in the most obvious of matters. Right on cue, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provided a paean to the politically correct but scientifically suspect.
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Erosion of trust Editor: When truth dies in a country, the country eventually dies. The reason there has been an erosion of trust in our society, as Mr. Leibowitz pointed out, is because there has been an erosion of the truth. He correctly pointed out that “TV news was trusted by 16% of respondents.” Why? How has the media (primarily liberal) lost its credibility? Wearing their liberal bias on their sleeves and always siding with Democratic politicians has eroded their
objectivity. Constantly pushing false narratives like Trump being a Russian agent and never challenging this assertion by democrats hurt their integrity. The media’s job is to report all the news, not just the news that supports the narrative of the Democratic Party. Americans need to be aware of the catastrophe that is occurring at our southern borders because of President’s Biden’s open border policies. Americans need to know the truth about the Hunter Biden scandal that the media suppressed. Americans want to know why the media seems to ignore the violence that is occurring in our major
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Editor: So, if the Senate wasn’t in session, then it’s OK to bomb it? So, on Jan. 6 was Congress in session, and did a bomb go off? I am really sorry they
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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merica has long been a stronghold of freedom. The first few amendments to the Constitution guarantee freedom of speech and religion, freedom of the press, freedom to assemble, the right to bear arms, freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures, the right to due process, and the right not to incriminate ourselves. Unwritten among our fundamental rights — but still alive and thriving — is the freedom to do stupid things. For proof, look no further than the ongoing debate over COVID-19 vaccinations. State governments unquestionably have the power to mandate vaccines. This authority dates to a 1905 Supreme Court case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts. With smallpox raging in 1902, the city of Cambridge passed a law mandating that every resident over age 21 get vaccinated or face a $5 fine.
Pastor Henning Jacobson, one of our nation’s original anti-vaxxers, refused, saying he’d suffered serious medical maladies from past vaccines. Jacobson lost at the highest court in the land by a 7-2 vote. Writing for the majority, Justice Marshall Harlan opined: “Upon the principle of self-defense, of paramount necessity, a community has the right to protect itself against an epidemic of disease which threatens the safety of its members.” Thus, state government has all the authority it needs to mandate vaccines. Our elected leaders simply won’t do so, especially in Arizona. Our Legislature passed multiple bills this past session forbidding vaccine mandates, vaccine passports and mask mandates, and prohibiting schools from forcing teachers and students to get a vaccine to participate in in-person classes. Regardless, some Valley and Tucson school districts have passed mask mandates anyway, a move that undoubtedly will end up litigated to death. Where do I stand? Well, given the evidence that vaccines work — like the fact
that 165 million Americans have been fully vaccinated and haven’t dropped dead or been hospitalized en masse — I believe it’s foolish not to get one, absent a religious objection or some serious medical condition. At the same time, I support your right to do things I believe are foolish. That’s the price of freedom: Because we live in a country where the government doesn’t nanny us on every little thing, or big things like a pandemic that to date has killed 612,000 people, sometimes our friends and neighbors will do things we deeply wish they would not. Like refusing to get a shot that can diminish your risk of getting COVID-19, getting extremely ill if you do, or dying from the virus. “This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control, explained at a July press briefing. “Our biggest concern is we are going to continue to see preventable cases, hospitalizations and sadly deaths among the unvaccinated.” Here in Arizona, where about half the
state has been fully vaccinated, 95% of nearly 17,000 reported COVID-19 cases in May were among people who were not fully vaccinated. In June, it was 92% of 12,911 reported cases. The capper? Since the start of 2021, approximately 99% of COVID-19 deaths in Arizona were people not fully vaccinated. Maybe you want to prove you’re tough. Maybe you’re afraid or you don’t believe the Arizona Department of Health Services statistics cited in the above paragraph. You don’t need to explain your reasoning, not to anyone. That’s the beauty of America. To a greater extent than any society on this great green Earth, you can say what you want, believe what you want, and do with your body what you want. In America, we don’t rely on our government to legislate foolishness out of existence. Besides, it seems COVID-19 and its deadly variants have that well in hand. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we are looking at a plethora of major projects that will soon open in Buckeye, as well as resources available for entrepreneurs in the West Valley. These additions certainly won’t be the last, as the city’s economic development team is announcing projects rapidly due to the city’s growth.
Jackrabbit Ranch Marketplace Jackrabbit Ranch Marketplace will soon feature various retail, repair and restaurants. The economic development team announced the location will feature the likes
of O’Reilly Auto Parts, Jack in the Box, Ebb & Flow, Goodwill, Brakes Plus, Macayo’s, Filiberto’s, Domino’s, Herbal Nails, a veterinary office and Popeye’s. The Grow Buckeye website indicates there is a 3,000-square-foot drive-thru pad and a 1,200-square-foot suite available.
Verrado Trails Verrado Trails is one of the city’s newest commercial development opportunities. The area will feature retail shops and pads. Verrado Trails is located at the northwest corner of Verrado Way and McDowell Road.
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Meetings, workshops and opportunities Buckeye entrepreneurs can attend business classes geared toward helping West Valley residents start and grow their own business. In August, residents can attend a business class from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the Coyote Branch library, located at 21699 W. Yuma Road. The weekly meetings are designed to encourage and inspire residents to grow their dream business. Participants will get the opportunity to choose the business topics and trends to discuss, share ideas and experiences, get feedback to start or grow a business, and more. The meetings are livestreamed on
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Hotel news Performance Capital Partners LLC has acquired a site for its upcoming dual-brand Marriott TownePlace Suites and Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel complex set for the northwest quadrant of Market Street and Verrado Way in Buckeye. This new prototype hotel will have a contemporary look and feel with a warm and natural color scheme from the moment the guest walks through the front door. All suites will offer a premium entertainment package that will allow guests to stream their favorite shows, music and movies through their television using Hulu, Pandora and Netflix. The TownePlace Suites will feature in-suite kitchens, including full-sized refrigerators, microwave, cooktop and dishwasher. The hotel will be 100% nonsmoking and pet friendly. The hotel complex will feature a bar serving alcoholic beverages and food;
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Nominations open for WESTMARC awards BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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ESTMARC is seeking nominations for the 29th annual Best of the West Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 21. “The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle and economy in the West Valley,” said Neil Terry, WESTMARC board chair. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.” The online nomination form deadline is 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Nominations can be submitted online at westmarc.org/bow2021-2. The cost for each nomination is $75; organizations can submit multiple entries for different projects, companies and programs. Nominations are sought for individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs representing interests in the West Valley. • The Economic Engine Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley. • The Quality of Life Enhancement Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have enhanced the quality of life for West Valley residents.
Briefcase...continued from page 12 complimentary hot breakfast providing hundreds of combination options; outdoor pool and spa; outdoor patio with fire pits and grills for guest use; oversized fitness center and guest laundry facilities. Construction will start this fall. President Jeff Stockert has developed and managed hotels since 1993. The group owns hotels in Salt Lake City, Buckeye and Glendale, too. “We believe we have selected an A-plus site that will have tremendous visibility and presence within the Buckeye Verrado community that will satisfy a tremendous
• The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have demonstrated an innovative concept to accomplish one or more of the following: fulfill a need for West Valley residents or preserve West Valley assets or resources. Best of the West 2020 winners include Desert Microsoft, Ottawa University, Verizon Wireless and Abrazo Healthcare Residency Program. In addition to the three annual awards, WESTMARC will present awards for West Valley Inspiration in Leadership and West Valley Regional Advancement, as well as the President’s Choice Award. Past winners include former Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, Western Maricopa Education Center (WestMEC), and Bobbi Magdaleno from ASU. “Best of the West Awards Dinner has been my favorite event in the Valley for many years, because it’s truly the West Valley’s academy awards style celebration,” said Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC president and chief executive officer. “This year’s event will no doubt be even more magical with so many wonderful projects impact our growing region.” Sponsorship opportunities are available, as well as individual and table rates. Visit westmarc.org for more info.
need in the area for high-quality accommodations that provide warm, welcoming hospitality,” Stockert said. “We have a long history in this business and so are confident that this dual-branded hotel complex will be well received and do very well at this location.” For more information, visit performancecapitalpartners.org.
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“They’ve also been a valued partner of Phoenix Raceway that has played a key role in the evolution of our facility. That makes them an ideal partner for our FanShield Infield Experience.” Phoenix-based FanShield is a member of the Protecht family of technology companies and a provider of ticket protection services throughout the live event space. Its fan-focused technology delivers cost-effective insurance that protects ticket buyers from unforeseen circumstances. The company is also no stranger to Phoenix Raceway, as it sponsored NASCAR Cup Series races at the iconic, 1-mile doglegged oval from 2018-20. “Our relationship with Phoenix Raceway has been a key element to our company’s growth these past four
years,” Protecht founder and CEO Bryan Derbyshire said. “The FanShield 500 was a tremendous success, and now that Phoenix has earned the championship race, it only made sense to continue our active engagement with this all-star team. Our recent 10-year extension with NASCAR and its tracks along with our sponsorship of the best infield experience in NASCAR will keep our foundation firmly rooted in motorsports.” Fans with grandstand or hillside tickets can purchase access to the FanShield Infield Experience. A FanShield Infield Experience ticket also provides access to exclusive driver Q&As, shaded eateries, the NASCAR Kid Zone and the Esports Gamer Ga-
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like that headline. Life can be about increasing your and others’ smiles per hour if you know who the accelerator is and where the accelerator pedal is. So let me explain using the following story by an unknown author. There was a farmer who grew excellent-quality corn. Every year, he won the award for the best-grown corn. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned how the farmer grew such quality corn. The reporter discov-
ered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors. “How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?” the reporter asked. “Didn’t you know?” said the farmer. “The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbors grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn.” This “corny” story applies to our lives, too. Those who want to live meaningfully and well must help enrich the lives of others, for the value of
a life is measured by the lives it touches. And those who choose to be happy must help others find happiness, for the welfare of each is bound up with the welfare of all. Think of it; none of us genuinely wins until we all win. That increases the smiles per hour for you and those you influence. Lift them out, then lift them up, and you will lift yourself. Years ago, author and organizational consultant Laurie Beth Jones wrote about a multimillionaire who wanted to take everyone to the top in his organization in her book “Jesus CEO.” Read on. “In Chicago, there is a multimillionaire who persists in working 18 hours a day developing his people. When asked
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lionaires in his church; in Alberta, Canada; and beyond. Pastor Mel proposed to take as many as possible who wanted to come to the top. It was a big, hairy, audacious goal, but it was a goal that inspired many people from all socioeconomic levels to start. Pastor Mel gave them what he knew and mixed it with what they knew to achieve their goal. The result was that some who never dreamed they would ever reach that financial level became millionaires. Others grew in their faith and income level also. Recently, Mel told me they just “graduated” their first billionaire. Where did all this start? A pastor and leader wanted to take as many people to the top with him as possible. Pastor Mel was willing to share his corn (God-given time, talents, character and treasure) and raised the quality and quantity of the corn in the whole area. Lift them up and lift them up. That’s a win-win for everyone. I realize being a millionaire or achieving some other goal is not the only measurement of success. What I
desire for you readers to understand is what Mother Teresa once said, “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together, we can do great things.” In the farmer’s case — the Chicago millionaire’s case and Pastor Mel’s case — common people, working together toward a common vision, attained uncommon results. Shar-
ing their corn didn’t just bring them up. In varying degrees, sharing their corn brought everyone else up also. Similarly, this is what God did through Jesus. A vast majority of people living in Jesus’ time had a history of underachieving. So, because God cared, God gave the gift of His Son to the world. God shared heavenly corn
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with the whole world through Jesus. Jesus was God’s gift to lift us out of our past and then lift us up to a God type of life. Just like God, Jesus views you and me as a gift also. In his final recorded prayer on earth in John 17, Jesus said to his disciples, “These people were your gifts to me.” God gave Jesus the gifts of Peter, John, Mary and us, too. Think of this. Some of the people around you are gifts, too. Your greatest accomplishment might be lifting someone out and then lifting them to “bigger, better, greater.” Service is a circle. When you serve others, you are also served. Could it be that God is calling you to find a need and meet it? Think in terms and ask, “Who is God’s gift to me? Don’t think, “What is my gift?” Giving your corn to others, ladies and gentlemen, is how we all get more smiles per hour. Ah shucks! To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, email nationstrategy@cs.com, call 623-376-6757 or visit nationstrategy.com.
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he school year is underway, and a Liberty Elementary School District school has welcomed a nationally accredited special education program to its campus. Freedom Elementary School is the first school in the West Valley to be a satellite campus for ACCEL. The private, nonprofit organization provides innovative, individualized and comprehensive education, life skills, behavioral and transition services to students with a wide range of abilities and challenges including autism; intellectual disabilities; learning disorders; and emotional, physical and health impairments. Two classrooms at Freedom Elementary will provide ACCEL’s services to
students K-8 for the entire West Valley. Easily put, it’s a private school within a public school. “We’re excited to move to Buckeye, because we’re able to keep these students now with their peers, with their siblings and their traditional school district,” said Jessie Bustamante, ACCEL’s chief advancement office. “We’re going to be able to kind of provide the services to them, where we want them to be and really want them to stay.” The two classrooms will be available to the community, with programs that provide students with educational, behavioral, vocational and therapeutic services. Bustamante said the classrooms have a high staff-to-student ratio, allowing for individualization in academics from functional to grade-level education pro-
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grams, vocational and independent living skills programs. Physical, occupational, speech and language, music therapy services, adaptive aquatics, vision and nursing services are available to students based upon individual needs are all available within ACCEL’s program. “When you have kids who have severe levels of needs, it’s really important that they get the support services that they need,” said Toni Reynolds, Freedom Elementary School’s principal. “It’s very difficult for any one school district to be able to provide the level of service for students that have the most need. And so being able to have that available on the west side for kids who have that level of need — and there aren’t that many, but the ones that do ACCEL’s program, the only Arizona special education need it — it’s nice to be able to school program to achieve accreditation from the National Commission for Accreditation of Special provide that.” With 38 years of experience Education Services, will be offered at Freedom Elementary School in Buckeye. (Photo courtesy of ACCEL) serving individuals with special the growth of ACCEL, she said it will needs, 400 individuals served each year and five campuses, ACCEL greatly help the Buckeye school with its is the only Arizona special education students and special education programs. “It will help the teachers and staff to school program to achieve accreditation from the National Commission for kind of see how to work with children Accreditation of Special Education Ser- who have unique needs or unique chalvices and recognition as a School of Ex- lenges,” she said. “It will help them to see our staff once cellence from the National Association with these children, and then to be able of Special Education Teachers. One of the program’s goals is to pro- to replicate that in their own classrooms vide students with the skills and opportu- for any kind of students.” nity to return to their regular classroom. Additionally, the program is a benefit “The curriculum is going to look a for the community, Bustamante said, as little bit different,” Bustamante said. there isn’t a similar program in the area. “We’re going to focus more on behav- ACCEL allows for families to keep their iors and making sure that they are ready children close to home for a lower price to learn. There will be a class, for exam- than programs farther east. ple, all about STEM, but it’s not going “For staff and the administrators of the to be fifth grade STEM-level education; school, they’re thrilled because they can it might be a basic STEM-level learning keep these kids in their own school,” she to get them ready, ideally to go back to said. their regular classroom.” ACCEL...continued on page 21 While this expansion is beneficial for
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gua Fria High School is rich in history, tradition and outcomes. Since opening its doors nearly a century ago, the school and its mission have remained the same: prepare graduates to be career and college ready. The decades-long tradition of providing top-quality education and activities for AFHS students is strong. Leading the mission at AFHS is Principal Ernest Molina, who welcomed students back to campus on Aug. 2. “We are excited to have our students return to campus and reestablish a sense of normalcy, while implementing the best of what we learned through digital instruction,” Molina said. The staff at AFHS recognize the effects COVID-19 had on its students, so it is working to support students academically, as well as socially and emotionally this school year. “The Owl staff is the heart of the campus, and they strive to connect with students in the classroom and through
ACCEL...continued from page 20 “When you go to a private outplacement such as what we are, it can get very expensive. And our goal by going into the schools is to save them money and still provide excellent education for the students.” Freedom Elementary is the first elementary school where ACCEL’s program is being offered. Bustamante said it will further help students feel accepted while receiving personalized education. “So, when a student walks in every day, our goal is to make sure that they are ready to learn. And whether that is making sure they feel good about themselves, getting them excited for the day for stuff that might be helping them to comb their hair or brush their teeth, to just be a positive atmosphere for them,” she said. ACCEL teachers make the program successful, Bustamante said. The program will continue to make an impact on students in the West Valley. “We have an incredible team of educators who are extremely intelligent,
home visits,” said Molina, who earned his bachelor’s degree from the University Montana Western, which he attended on a wrestling scholarship. “Our team regularly challenges ourselves to be innovative and support students at the highest possible levels.” This belief has helped the high school develop a solid reputation for offering rigorous academic programs for all learners, including Advanced Placement courses, vocational courses and fine arts classes. In addition, the school has a wide variety of activities to keep students engaged. Students can grow themselves through leadership programs like the Air Force JROTC program or by participating in athletic teams or numerous clubs. In reflecting on the impact that school and COVID-19 have on students’ lives, Molina said, “Sometimes the very best part of our students’ days are experienced in the classrooms. So, everyone is starting the new school year with much excitement.”
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Elizabeth Ann Obershaw, 63, of Buckeye, Arizona died on July 25, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born February 8, 1958 in San Bernardino, California to Charles Donald Obershaw and Patti Durrell. A memorial service will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7pm. You can leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/elizabeth-ann-obershaw/
Jean Edith McCarty Jean Edith McCarty, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31st following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts on April 21, 1936. She was married to Larry McCarty for 64 years. She had three children, six grandchildren, a step-grandchild, and a great-grandchild. Prior to getting married she worked at The Palm's Theatre and as a telephone operator in Phoenix. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School, in 1954. Once marrying Larry, she took on several jobs as a military wife including, being a homemaker, working in retail, working at Timex, and eventually retired from the military Base Exchange. Jean was an exceptional mom raising her 3 children, sometimes by herself while her husband, Larry, was on assignment. She even moved with all 3 children from the U.S. to Japan to meet up with Larry, where he was stationed for a period of time. Jean loved to travel, including trips to Hawaii, Lake Powell, Alaskan Cruise, and Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico, with Family. Jean and Larry eventually moved back to Arizona, in 2003, residing in Tubac. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Jean became less, and less mobile. Larry loved and cared for her for several years. In December of 2020, Jean and Larry moved to Avondale, AZ, to The Legacy House, where she received the extra care that was needed for her. Jean will be remembered for being a loving wife, amazing Mom and Grandma (aka Gma). She loved Hummingbirds, a great glass of Chardonnay, old school Country music, Vince Gill was her favorite, and always Jimmy Buffet. Jean is preceded in death by her parents William and Margaret MacCallum, her 2 brothers Bob and Bill MacCallum, and sister Peggy Lester. Jean is survived by her loving husband, Larry, her children, Mike McCarty, Don (Carrie) McCarty, Cheryl (Mike) Mazzacane, her Grandchildren, Stephen McCarty, Courtney Mockbee, Siena Connolly, AJ Mazzacane, Madison & Makenzie McCarty, John Valero, and her one and only Great Granddaughter, who she absolutely adored, Parker Jean Mockbee, her sisters, Joyce Rogers, Dotty Bergmann, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. You can leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/jean-edith-mccarty/
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Dr. Joseph Figueiredo Souza, Jr., also known as "Zack" of Avondale, Arizona and New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on July 28, 2021. He was the son of the late Joseph F. Souza, Sr. and the late Anna Tavares Souza. A visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel on August 5, 2021 at 6pm with the service to follow at 7pm. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/dr-joseph-figueiredosouza-jr/
June Gilliam On Friday July 23rd, 2021 June Ellen Price Gilliam, devoted and loving wife and mother of three children, went to meet the Lord at the age of 72. June was born on July 29, 1948 in Ajo, AZ to Lee and Bonnie Price. She married Gerald Gilliam on June 28th,1969. June was a passionate artist - she worked at a printing shop, as a freelance artist, and lastly as an art teacher at Scott Libby Elementary. Above all else, June's most cherished vocation was as a mother to her children and centerpiece of her family. She was known for her kind heart, sage advice, and exceptional cooking. June was preceded in death by her father Lee. She is survived by her mother, her husband, two sons Nick and Chad (Sunni), her daughter Kori, her two sisters and two brothers, eight grandkids, one great grandson and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be deeply missed and is irreplaceable.
Myrna Lee Watson Myrna L Watson of Goodyear, AZ peacefully lost her battle with cancer on July 29, 2021. Myrna was born September 12, 1946 in Elma, WA. She retired from the City of Avondale Finance Department in 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert. She is survived by her children David, Scott and Jessica. She says goodbye to her precious grandchildren Jacob Roybal, Marissa, Olivia and Scottlynn Watson. She will also leaves behind her mother Irene Kesseler, sister Lynda McCall and brother William Kesseler and their extended families. Myrna was active in her faith and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 45 years. Her pleasant personality was contagious to everyone she met. She will be missed dearly. There will be a ZOOM memorial service held August 14, 2021 at 2 PM.
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PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY JS20798 7/8/2021 lT IS FURTHER ORDERED directing petitioner to provide father's contact information to counsel so he may attempt contact with father. For publication, IT IS ORDERED resetting the Severance - Continued Initial Petition on 9/2/2021 at 9:30 AM before Honorable Genene Dyer Please join the hearing from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://tinyurl.com/JUJ09CourtConnect OR You may join the hearing from your phone by dialing: United States: + I (917) 781-4590 And enter Access Code: 292 462 301# This Courtroom utilizes an electronic recording system for the Court's record. If a court reporter is needed, a written request must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy provided to the assigned judicial officer at least 72 hours before the commencement of the proceeding. To order a recording of the hearing, please contact the Court's Electronic Recording Services at ERS@jbazmc.maricopa.gov or (602) 506-7100. When placing your request, please provide the case number, hearing date(s), your name, telephone number, and mailing address. For electronic and in-person exhibit submission, please visit, https://www.clerkofcourt. maricopa.gov/services/exhibits-submission. The webpage will provide instructions and guidance for electronic submission as well as locations for in-person submission of exhibits. Please note that not all divisions are accepting electronic exhibits at this time. For divisions that are accepting electronic exhibits, please note that the Clerk's Office is currently only accepting electronic exhibits for trials and contested evidentiary hearings. 11:16 a.m. Court adjourns. Published West Valley View/ West Valley View Business Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 / 40448
ST JOHN’S 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 9th day of November 2021. In order to vote in this election, a qualified elector must own real property located within the district’s 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. For a person’s name to appear on the ballot, nomination petitions and nomination papers must be received at the above address. Voters may, at time of election, write in a candidate’s 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 before August 25th, 2021. Dated the 2nd day of July 2020. Public Notice Glendale, Ariz.(27 July, 2021) -- Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) Adult Education would like to announce its application for the reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The Council on Occupational Education will be visiting the site to review the application. Anyone who would like to comment about the same can either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350, or submit their comments through the Council’s website (www.council.org). Those submitting comments must include their names and addresses. West-MEC is a career technical education public school district that provides innovative career and technical education (CTE) programs to secondary and postsecondary learners. It prepares students to enter the workforce and pursue continuing education. Published West Valley View 08/04/2021 40372 Published Glendale Star Peoria Times 08/05/2021 40372 Published Ahwatukee Foothills News 08/04/2201 40374
INVITATION TO BID Bids: September 23, 2021 - 10am Project: Tiger Mountain Dr Ph7 (North Side) CFD Landscape Improvements
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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 20, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on August 25, 2021, at 1:30pm. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 23, 2021, 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 10:15am 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 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. Cashier’s checks will not be accepted. 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 Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Tiger Mountain Dr Ph7 (North Side) CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on August 13, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on August 18, 2021, at 11:00am. The pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 16, 2021, 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 Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Highlands Regional Park Phase 2 CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: September 9, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Exeter Blvd Ph4 EAST CFD Landscape Improvements DMB White Tank LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the above referenced project which consists of, but is not limited to, all work associated with installation of the landscape and irrigation in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on August 6, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on August 11, 2021, at 1:00pm. The pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 9, 2021, 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 Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Exeter Blvd Ph4 EAST CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: September 23, 2021 - 10am Project: Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Landscape Improvements 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 20, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on August 25, 2021, at 1:00pm. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on September 23, 2021, 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 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. Cashier’s checks will not be accepted. 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 Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Landscape Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: PEACH BASKET DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE CORPORATION II The address of the registered office is: 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Mark Tee Armstrong III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Mark Tee Armstrong/Mark Tee Armstrong/Mark Tee Armstrong Published August 4, 11, 18, 2021 West Valley View / 40356
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ROOFING
Almeida Roofing Inc.
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JIMMY’S
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 11, 2021
LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE
big TOYS for fun BOYS AND GIRLS! 2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WILLYS WHEELER
P9606 1 Owner, Nice
$
29,972
2018 GMC SIERRA 1500 XLT
T9638 4x4, loaded, 1 owner
$
43,962
2020 FORD F-150 XLT
T9624 4x4, 23K miles
$
47,997
2020 FORD F-150 PLATINUM
T9623 4x4, Twin Turbo
$
54,974
2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 XLT
T9632 4x4,Diesel, 34K mi
$
61,928
2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE
X9577 4x4, Like New
$
30,876
2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5
T9592 TRD Off-Road!
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT
T9620 4x4, only 24K miles
$
44,728
$
48,938
2019 RAM 2500 BIG HORN
T9591 5K Mi Diesel
$
58,357
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD LT
X9628 4x4 Diesel, 11K mi
$
67,427
36,984
2019 FORD F-150 XLT
T9583 4x4,only 10K miles
2020 FORD F-150 XLT
T9619 4x4, Low Miles!
$
$
44,887
2020 FORD F-150 XLT
T9613 4x4, 19K miles
$
49,894
2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT
X9627 4x4 Diesel, 1 owner
$
59,554
2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT
T9631 4x4 Diesel, 35K mi
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 08/17/2021. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.
$ West y! Valle
71,886
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JK UNLIMITED WILLYS WHEELER
T9594 Must See, 34K miles
$
38,776
2019 FORD F-150 XLT
T9586 4x4, Low Miles
$
44,969
2015 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250
$
X9647 4x4 Diesel, MUST SEE!
51,997
2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT
X9646 4x4 Diesel, 1 owner
$
59,888
2018 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT
X9644 4x4 Diesel, 26K mi
$
72,676
