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Local nonproﬁt builds beds for children in need BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

n America, it’s estimated that about 3% of children are without a bed, creating what a Valley nonprofit is referring to as a national bed crisis. To combat the state’s numbers, Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Phoenix chapter has one goal: to make and deliver beds to children who don’t have one. “We need other people who believe what we believe: that no child should sleep on the floor when we can do something about it in our town. And we’re just really passionate about serving kids in need and their families,” said Joe Genovese, president of the Arizona chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Scottsdale. Buckeye’s Parker Fasteners stepped in and helped. On Aug. 14, employees, community members and first responders built beds from scratch for children in need. “It was our 30th mobile build, so it was huge for us,” Genovese said. “Parker Fasteners put up the money for us to build a minimum of 50 beds, provided the volunteers and

Buckeye police, as well as firefighters and members of Buckeye City Council, helped build 90 beds for children in need during a build drive hosted by Buckeye’s Parker Fasteners. (Photo courtesy of Joe Genovese)

the space, and we brought all of our equipment and all of our team leaders to Buckeye. We set a record on Saturday. We built 90 beds in ﬁve hours. It was just amazing.”

Phoenix’s chapter is one of 270 chapters in the country, and it serves about 40 ZIP

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Buckeye K9 unit receives donated body armor BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

uckeye Police Department’s K9 Drax has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from nonproﬁt organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

K9 Drax’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s Inc.” “He doesn’t wear it every day like ofﬁcers,” Sgt. Zachary Astrup with the Buckeye Police Department said. “It would make it easier for Drax to overheat. He’ll wear it going into

high-risk situations. Ofﬁcer Zachary Smalley will put it on to give him extra protection.” High-risk situations include when the SWAT team serves warrants and Smalley accompanies them. The Buckeye Police De-

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Nearly 130 volunteers helped build 90 beds for children in need. The event was Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s first build drive in the West Valley. (Photo courtesy of Joe Genovese)

Local...continued from page 1 codes, with a concentration within the loops 101 and 202. While Genovese admitted there isn’t an exact way to calculate how many kids need beds, he said the backlog of more than 150 bed requests proves there’s a need within the state. Genovese said the nonprofit continues to tackle the problem. “I think the main reason we’re successful is we’re helping the most inno-

cent and vulnerable among us — children. They don’t get to make choices in their lives, and sometimes they’re just in circumstances, unfortunate as they may be, that they have no control over.” That’s where Genovese said Sleep in Heavenly Peace steps in. “People come out and they feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment. It’s fulfilling. It’s heartwarming for kids. It’s fun. It gets people out of the house and into the community doing some-

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thing worthwhile and meaningful.” As for the application to receive a bed, it’s simple, with only one question required to answer: “Do you need a bed?” If the answer is yes, you’re approved. “The only requirement is that if your child doesn’t have a bed, we’re going to give them a bed. That’s the only thing that’s important to us. So, to qualify is not that difficult,” Genovese said. “We have a lot of families who are coming out of homeless shelters who lost everything because of changing life circumstances, maybe a fire, maybe a broken family, whatever the case may be. If a child doesn’t have a bed, we’re going to find a way to find a sponsor to help us build them and then put delivery teams together of volunteers to go out and deliver and assemble.” Having already participated in a Sleep in Heavenly Peace build event in January, Matthew Boyd, vice president of sales with Parker Fasteners, knew this was an organization his team would be more than happy to organize and host. “It is such a well-run organization,” Boyd said. “I like how people with no experience whatsoever in woodworking could be involved, show up and make a really big impact in half a day’s work was very appealing. “So, our company decided earlier this year that we wanted to give back to the community, and we had a few different options that everyone put up on the board, and this organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the company decided would be a good way to make an impact on the local community.” The Arizona heat was no match for the determined volunteers, as nearly

130 people gathered in the company’s parking lot. “We had roughly 80 members and family members from our company alone come up along with other local volunteers, and we put together 90 and a half beds that day. That’s cutting out the lumber, sanding and drilling it, staining the lumber for the beds, and we also did a delivery of a bunk bed system that day,” Boyd said. Parker Fasteners’ volunteer attendance wasn’t surprising to Boyd, as he said the team was eager to help kids in need. The response from the public was a pleasant surprise. “It was a very rewarding day for not only our company but even some of the city council, the mayor was there, local law enforcement, firefighters and cadets came out, the Buckeye Youth Council came out, some members from our church and local churches came out. It was a very rewarding day overall for everyone involved,” he said. Aside from the overwhelming support and the result of the build drive, Boyd said his employees bonded and it was a memorable experience. “Overall, just the team-building aspect of working alongside people that you work with on a day-to-day basis, or working alongside people you’ve never met and getting to know them as you’re doing the work, was really good and rewarding,” he said. With the primary goal of supplying children with beds, Genovese said the experience and comradery of the build events are what makes Sleep in Heav-

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Local...continued from page 2 enly Peace so special. “We also build a sense of community,” Genovese said. “And I know that sounds kind of altruistic, but that’s what we do. We had firefighters, policemen, members of the community, members of the company and the mayor’s office. It’s giving people an outlet for the good hearts that they have.” As for the nonprofit’s future, Genovese said it will continue to make and deliver beds to children in need but hopes to see chapters added throughout the state, including the West Valley. “There will be a point in time when the demand far exceeds our ability to make the beds,” he said. “It’s all the more reason why we need to take the example of the Phoenix chapter and use that as an example to other parts of the Valley who have people who are just like us, who believe that we have the ability to affect change in a child’s life.” Genovese encouraged the community to help if they’re able. There are many ways to help a child get a bed, something so many people take for granted every day. “Make a donation, volunteer, help the family in need. That really does add meaning to your life,” he said. “Yes, it’s hard work, but it’s fulfilling and meaningful work, and it’s fun. Just to see the joy on the faces of children, nothing else really matters in that moment.” For more information about Sleep in Heavenly Peace, visit shpbeds.org/ chapter/az-phoenix.

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9/11 Memorial Tower Challenge returns to West Valley

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 25, 2021

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

n the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, participants will have the chance to complete the 9/11 Memorial Tower Challenge at Gila River Arena. The climb consists of 2,071 steps, representing the 110 flights of stairs climbed by New York City firefighters during the attacks on the World Trade Center. The event is meant to honor the 2,977 victims, including 343 firefighters, eight medical technicians and 72 law enforcement officers from eight local, state and federal agencies who were killed when terrorists crashed four hijacked planes into the World Trade Center Towers in New York City; the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. “It is a tribute and a ceremony in which we honor those that lost their lives in 9/11,” said Angela Harrolle, president and CEO of the 100 Club of Arizona, the event’s co-beneficiary. “They climb these steps, and while

they’re climbing, they look at the pictures that are placed of all of the fallen throughout the Gila River Arena. It’s very impactful, and it’s an opportunity for us to take a moment and just appreciate how far we’ve come as a country.” During the 20 years since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, the nation has lost over 7,000 members of the military and another 53,000 wounded in the war on terror. Some first responders go above and beyond during the climb. “You’ll have officers coming out with their canines going through the course,” Harrolle said. “You’ll have other individuals in hazmat gear because they (consider) what if they did this on that very hard day. They were wearing all their gear. ‘I feel like I’m going to do it, too.’” The event isn’t limited to first responders. The community is welcome to participate in the 2021 9/11 Memorial Tower Challenge. More than 3,500 people are expected at three events in Glendale, Tucson and Flagstaff. “It’s very impactful. It’s very patri-

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Decal helps to prevent child heatstroke NEWS

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West Valley View Staff Writer

he Goodyear Fire Department is reminding all parents and drivers to check for a child in the car to avoid vehicular heatstroke with a free decal. With temperatures in the Valley reaching or exceeding 100 degrees for over 100 days out of the year, the risk of critical injuries and even death is severe for children left in vehicles. There have been dozens of emergency calls so far in 2021 throughout Arizona for children who were left in cars. Many were found in critical condition, and one didn’t make it. The first infant heat-related death in Arizona for 2021 was Aug. 7, when a 7-month-old baby boy died after being left in the car for two hours at Superstition Springs shopping center in Mesa, with temperatures reaching up to 106 degrees that day. Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi said he has responded to these situations

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many times and decided it was time to do something about it. “As a person that’s been in this kind of work for 33 years, at some point it’s just enough and you have to ask, ‘What else can we do? What are some of the things that we might take a next step on to try to protect those that can’t protect themselves?’” Luizzi said. Luizzi said the sticker serves as a simple reminder to check if there is a baby in the vehicle. He said he got the idea from the oil change sticker that reminds drivers to check their oil after so many miles. The Goodyear Fire Department offers free car seat installations or checks to ensure proper installation by appointment, and Luizzi thought the sticker could be distributed through that package. Luizzi and educators considered a few concepts but came up with something simple: “Is there a baby in the back?” “We’ve gotten some really good

feedback on it,” Luizzi said. “It’s actually been a couple years now that we’ve had the program, and people will call us and ask for the stickers. We send them out, or people can come by and just grab one from the front desk. “It’s just something that we want to do to take that extra step to try to help people remember that their lives are busy, but if you have a baby, is there a baby in the back of your car?” The interior of a vehicle can heat up significantly more than the temperature outside. So, if temperatures are 110 or 115, the inside of the vehicle can reach up to 140 or 160 degrees, according to Luizzi. In just 2 minutes, the temperature inside a car compared to outside can increase by 14 degrees, and by 40 degrees within an hour. Kids and Car Safety is a national nonprofit dedicated to saving children and pets in and around motor vehicles through data analysis, research, public education and policy change

and is considered the No. 1 authority on nontraffic incidents that injure and kill children. The organization acquired national statistics from 1990 to 2020 and found that children who have died from vehicular heatstroke are unknowingly left by their caregiver 55% of the time, gained access on their own 26% of the time, were knowingly left by the caregiver 14% of the time, and 3% of incidents had unknown circumstances. Regardless of the situation, it is imperative to remove the child from the vehicle as soon as possible. “As soon as you see a child, or even a pet, left alone inside the vehicle, call 911 right away,” Luizzi said. “You will get a fire or police response to that type of call. Then, if they have to, if they can’t find the owner in a quick period of time or it appears as though the animal or child is in distress, then we’ll break into the vehicle to get them out of there.”

Goodyear first Southwest city to use Solo Rescue decon washers BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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n its latest move to ensure the long-term health and safety of its firefighters, the city of Goodyear has become the first Southwest city to invest in Solo Rescue decon washers, which provide a thorough decontamination of crucial pieces of firefighters’ equipment. The Solo Rescue provides a thorough cleaning of firefighters’ air tanks, helmets, boots, gloves and face masks. “It’s a more prescribed wash, so we’re really ensuring we’re getting all of the contaminants off their equipment,” Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi said. “We want to keep our firefighters healthy and safe. We want them to not be exposed to any carcinogens, and we’ve taken that very seriously.” The Goodyear Fire Department has invested in three Solo Rescue machines at its newest stations, Fire Station No. 181 (450 N. 143rd Avenue)

and Fire Station No. 186 (18370 W. Willis Road), as well as the Goodyear Fire Resource Management Building (14000 W. Yuma Road). The machines were strategically placed to allow firefighters based at every station throughout the city to utilize them. The investment in the Solo Rescue machines is the latest move by the city of Goodyear to ensure the health of its firefighters. Goodyear Fire Stations Nos. 181 and 186 were created with enhanced health and safety measures in mind, including a decontamination corridor and a vestibule that separates the “clean” (living) side of the station from the “dirty” (business) side. Also, Goodyear’s clean cab fire truck system requires firefighters to store their gear in separate compartments within fire trucks to limit exposure to contaminants.

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Goodyear police arrest suspect in homicide case WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 25, 2021

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

suspect has been arrested on charges related to the Aug. 9 murder of 29-year-old Leroy Gibbs of Buckeye. Tylen Ricalls of Phoenix was arrested Aug. 13 and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, driveby shooting and misconduct involving weapons, according to Lisa Berry, the Goodyear Police Department public information officer. Additional charges are expected, she said. Ricalls is being held on $1.5 million bond.

Goodyear police found Gibbs in a parking lot of a warehouse at 3350 N. Cotton Lane in Goodyear after responding to numerous 911 calls. Gibbs sustained gunshot wounds and later died at a hospital. The suspect fled the scene, Berry said.

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he Maricopa County Department of Public Health has partnered with city of Avondale to host vaccination clinics. Those who aren’t vaccinated or not yet fully vaccinated can visit clinics from 3 to 6 pm. Mondays at the Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. These opportunities are scheduled through the end of September (no clinic on Labor Day, Sept. 6). Both Pfizer (for ages 12 and older) and Johnson & Johnson (18 and older) are being offered. There is no cost, and it’s open to residents throughout the Valley. Call the Maricopa County Call center at 602-506-6767, push zero and ask to be scheduled at the Avondale Civic Center Library; however, walk-ins are also welcome.

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a swing and a miss with the Guardians. Now, granted, if you are changing the name for politically correct reasons, an anti-policing dog whistle might seem logical. However, don’t expect it to resonate with fans or sell merchandise. Average people associate “guardians” with some legalese parental stand-in for signing a child’s report card or medical release form, not excellence, toughness or any virtue that you would want to associate with the team you’re rooting for. Now the PC-renaming carousel moves back to Washington, where the football team will announce a new name shortly. I’m expecting something daring, like “citizens” or “friends.” But don’t be surprised when they sound stupid next to the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys all season long. Before you say I’m too pessimistic, remember this is the same city that already scrapped a great basketball moniker, the Bullets, for a second-rate imitation of Orlando’s mascot, then with a pretty low bar to clear in renaming the Expos just defaulted to the name of the league. What happened to the great mascots or yesteryear, like Lions, Tigers and Bears? Cool animals make cool T-shirts and hats that fans can wear with pride. Or at least pick something creative, local and unique. Guardians…? What are we supposed to do with that, rename their half of Goodyear Ballpark the Orphanage? Charles Peabody Goodyear

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Editor: As I read the news reports and listen to the news trying to describe the chaos and point fingers of blame in Afghanistan, my thoughts turn to what we have done right, right here in Glendale. Luke Air Force Base is the world’s largest F-35 pilot training center. More than 1,400 pilots and 10,000 maintainers have trained to fly these supersonic, radar-defying

fighter jets. Many of our allies have bought them and sent their people here to train. Now in the fifth generation, we have produced more than 650 of them. With any foresight, we will never engage in ground war again anywhere, but it is good to know that we and our allies are continuing to be well prepared to meet any foe with our air superiority. Arizona can be quite proud of our participation in our preparation to meet the challenges of the future with our superior F-35 fighter jets. Jordan Clark Buckeye

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Editor: First, our governor offers money to districts that do not require masks and then the next day he doubles down and says money will be withheld from districts that ignore his orders and implement a mask mandate. So much for providing a quality education to our Arizona children or providing a safe learning environment for our teachers, staff and students. As a retired teacher and principal here

in Arizona, I just don’t understand what he is thinking. I applaud the districts that are putting the safety of our students, teachers and staff first, but I feel bad that they are being put in a position to choose between getting extra money or losing money they have been promised and deserve. He will need to be held accountable for every child, teacher or staff member who gets COVID-19, gets sick and, heaven forbid, dies — just so he can make political points, which he may have lost already. Dan Dillon Buckeye How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are published in the order received, and they are subject to editing. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’ authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters. We will not print personal attacks or hateful language. Lengthy letters will be edited for space and grammar. Please do not submit multiple letters on the same topic.

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Remembering Arizona heroes in Afghanistan BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

he scroll of the dead contains 49 names: 48 men and a woman killed between April 2004 and December 2014 in Afghanistan. To my way of thinking, each of these Arizonans is a hero — a neighbor of ours, a defender of freedom, killed nearly 8,000 miles away in a fetid foreign hell. That sad war ended in a blitz of disgraceful images showing the Taliban taking hold and Afghan civilians opting to die now rather now than face the torture and mayhem sure to come. Pundits branded the war a stain on America not seen since Vietnam. I am not here to debate history. Instead, let’s take a moment to remember the dead. It is the very least we owe them in return for their epic sacrifice. Spec. Patrick D. Tillman and Staff Sgt. Brian S. Hobbs died in 2004.

Lance Corp. Kevin B. Joyce and Sgt. Kenneth G. Ross died in 2005. Chief Warrant Officer Hershel D. McCants Jr., Sgt. Charles R. Browning, Pfc. Mykiel F. Miller and Spec. Hugo V. Mendoza died in 2007. Pfc. Ara T. Deysie, Hospitalman Dustin K. Burnett, Lance Corp. Juan Castaneda-Lopez, Pvt. Joseph F. Gonzales and Corp. Charles P. Gaffney Jr. died in 2008. In 2009, we lost Master Sgt. David L. Hurt, Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Bowles, Spec. Adam J. Hardt, Staff Sgt. Eric J. Lindstrom, Capt. Cory J. Jenkins, Sgt. Thomas Rabjohn and Sgt. Justin Gallegos. The deadliest year was 2010. The killed included Spec. Robert Donevski, Lance Cpl. Alejandro J. Yazzie, Sfc. Glen J. Whetten, Spec. Christian Adams, Sgt. John M. Rogers, Sgt. Martin A. Lugo, Pfc. Barbara Vieyra, Sfc. Todd M. Harris, Lance Corp. Matthew J. Broehm, Lance Corp. Randy R. Braggs and Sgt. Aaron B. Cruttenden. In 2011, Pfc. Dustin J. Feldhaus, Pfc.

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John C. Johnson, Staff Sgt. Martin R. Apolinar, Staff Sgt. Donald V. Stacy, Spec. Michael D. Elm and Sfc. Johnathan B. McCain died. In 2012, Corp. Phillip D. McGeath, First Lt. Alejo R. Thompson, Sfc. Barrett W. McNabb, Staff Sgt. Carl E. Hammar, Staff Sgt. Richard L. Berry, Staff Sgt. Orion N. Sparks and Sfc. Ryan J. Savard died. The bloodshed ebbed in 2013. The dead: Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, Second Lt. Justin L. Sisson; First Lt. Jonam Russell and CWO Joshua B. Silverman. Operation Enduring Freedom ended on the last day of 2014, but not before the death of Spec. Wyatt J. Martin, a 22-year-old from Mesa killed two weeks before Christmas. These 49 obituaries are full of details about these heroes: how Kevin Joyce, 19 when he died, was the guy his fellow Marines turned to when they’d been dealt a lousy MRE for dinner. Joyce kept extras in his locker and was always happy to trade. Corp. Gaffney, 42 and a father of two, told a family friend he re-enlisted “for

the women of Afghanistan.” Gaffney said, “The women of Afghanistan are so mistreated, they’re not really people like we are in this country.” Sgt. 1st Class McNabb hailed from Chino Valley. He went by the nickname “Bear.” Martin Apolinar attended Trevor Browne High School, where his fellow seniors voted him “Prettiest Eyes.” He enlisted in the Army in 2004 and earned his Special Forces qualification at Fort Bragg. In Iraq, he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Apolinar’s final deployment was to Wardak Province in Afghanistan, where his vehicle was decimated by an improvised explosive device. He died at 29, leaving behind a wife and a son. In a perfect world, we would never have lost this war. In a better world, each of us would remember forever the 49 Arizonans who never came home from hell. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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ver 30 years have passed since “Clarissa Explains it All” premiered on the kids’ cable channel Nickelodeon. But recently a real-life Clarissa — Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent and a graduate of Yale — offered an eyewitness account from Afghanistan so incredible that it prompted both chuckles and the temptation to “upchuck.” Clad in a burqa to reflect the return of the Taliban to power, Ward described the collective disposition of the victorious jihadists for CNN’s dwindling audience: “They’re chanting ‘Death to America,’ but they seem friendly at the same time.” Her on-the-ground assessment prompted Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to tweet out an obvious question: “Is there an enemy of America for whom CNN won’t cheerlead?” In Takhar province, a woman was shot and killed for not wearing a burqa when she went out in public.

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Meantime, the public “face” of the Taliban, spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, held a press conference to insist that women’s rights would be honored in the newly renamed Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, but he included a huge caveat. The Taliban, he said, is “committed to the rights of women under the system of Sharia law.” Sharia law? Guess that means it’s still OK to kill women not wearing burqas in public. In Washington, the burqaless and seemingly clueless White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, offered the Biden administration’s new definition of “American Exceptionalism,” which apparently now means that the U.S. government places a priority on helping people leave Afghanistan — except those who are American citizens. When asked if the U.S. could offer “any guarantee” to Americans who might be stuck in Afghanistan past the administration’s withdrawal deadline of Aug. 31, Ms. Psaki responded “that is day by day, getting as many American citizens, as many SIV (special immigrant visa) applicants, as many members of vulnerable

populations who are eligible to be evacuated, to the airport and out on planes.” Jen may have listed Americans first in her response, but in reality, the emphasis was on non-Americans. On Aug. 15, a U.S. Air Force C-17 was packed with 640 Afghan refugees, who escaped to Qatar. Three days later, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul issued this security alert: The U.S. government cannot ensure safe passage to the Hamid Karzai International Airport. The fact that the alert was composed in capital letters underscored the urgency of the message and the dilemma confronting the American citizens who are stuck in Afghanistan, numbering between 10,000 and 40,000. In his televised address of Aug. 16, President Biden claimed that “we planned for every contingency,” but he also admitted “this did unfold more quickly than we had anticipated.” Then, he dusted off a line that was a combination of Richard Nixon and Harry Truman: “I am president of the United States of America, and the buck stops with me.” Apparently satisfied that his remarks

would placate the population, Mr. Biden had returned to politicizing the pandemic by midweek. But there is no vaccine for the collective vexation of American voters. Independents who watched the speech reacted by giving it an “F.” An “F-word” is undoubtedly on the minds of the Americans stranded in Afghanistan: forgotten. With Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin telling reporters they’ll only evacuate Americans “until the clock runs out,” our fellow Americans trapped there must dream of “turning the clock back.” Some entire families are stranded; they undoubtedly are concerned that they could become captives. To placate their kids, some worried parents are probably watching old Nickelodeon shows… including “Clarissa Explains it All.” 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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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! This week we are going to look at two Goodyear businesses that are welcoming new customers and services to their facilities. As always, feel free to email any West Valley economic development and business questions to lserrato@ timespublications.com. Deja Vu Med Spa adds new service Location: 14411 W. McDowell Road, Suite C102 Deja Vu Med Spa welcomed Coolsculpting Elite to its facility on Aug.

20. Coolsculpting is one of the more than 15 body services the spa offers, in addition to the 20-plus facial services. Coolsculpting is the only FDAcleared noninvasive body contouring treatment developed by Harvard scientists using cold technology. It’s the No. 1 nonsurgical fat reduction in the world. The fat-freezing technology is a scientifically proven way to reduce pockets of fat in trouble spots such as the abdomen, flanks or under the chin. Coolsculpting Elite has been cleared by the DFA to treat nine body areas, including under the chin, below the jawline, abdomen, flanks, thighs, bra fat, back fat, upper arm and under the buttocks. The treatment applicators have

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been redesigned to allow a better fit to your natural curves with better results. The Coolsculpting Elite is designed for dual sculpting, which allows for treatment on both sides of the body at the same time. The treatment has no downtime and reduces the fat layer 20% to 25% with a single treatment. “It’s a safe and effective way to eliminate unwanted fat,” said Brian Dursteler, co-owner and medical director of Deja Vu Med Spa. In the last eight years, Deja Vu Med Spa has performed nearly 3,000 treatments. The facility is the only office in the West Valley to offer Coolsculpting Elite. The Deja Vu Med Spa is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays. For more information, visit dejavumedspa.com. After-school swim lessons offered at Hubbard Swim School Location: 1785 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Suite 9B Hubbard Swim School is offering after-school swim lessons at its facility in Goodyear. “Back to school is a great time to enroll children in swim lessons during the week or on the weekend,” said Ann Marie Sunderhaus, CEO of Hubbard Family Swim Schools. “Not only is swimming excellent exercise for chil-

dren to enjoy after school and a wonderful way for them to burn off energy, we don’t want children to lose the important swim skills and swim strokes they learned over the summer.” The temperature of the heated indoor pools is 90 degrees year-round. Founded in 1998 by Bob and Kathy Hubbard, Hubbard Family Swim School offers lessons to children 2 months to 12 years of age. Hubbard’s basic philosophy is this: Children everywhere must learn how to swim; learning to swim should not be a choice. Children who learn how to swim actually demonstrate more advanced cognitive and physical abilities than other children, according to world-leading research led by Griffith University in Australia. Their 2013 findings of a four-year study indicate that swimming children have many advantages when starting school. Swimming children scored significantly better than the normal population on measures that are important for their transition to school, their cognitive development, language development and their physical development. The study showed that children’s fine motor skills and overall coordination were more developed because of tak-

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Council, Crepella fete café’s first anniversary WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 25, 2021

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Since opening its doors in August 2020, the owners of Crepella Café have experienced an overwhelming number of obstacles, from operating in the middle of a pandemic to trying to stay as hopeful as possible about the future of their business. Nevertheless, they persisted in their attempt to keep Crepella fully functioning. Having succeeded, the café is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise, city councilmembers and Avondale EDGE hosted a live ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the doors of Crepella to celebrate. Crepella specializes in sweet and savory crepes, waffles, coffee, and a variety of hot and cold drinks. “Our main goal as we welcome guests

into our café is to make them feel right at home and give them unlimited options so that they can undoubtedly feel satisfied during their visit,” said Amani Elsharkawi, Crepella operations director. Crepella and its owners have stuck by this goal throughout the past year of being in business and have welcomed well over 50,000 customers who have helped them reach their success. During the anniversary celebration, the café honored its 50,000th customer with a free meal for up to eight guests during their next visit. “We want to show our appreciation and love for our customers, and this is just one of many steps that we plan to take to continue honoring the kind customers that support us throughout our journey,” said Ainor Elgamal, owner.

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Briefcase...continued from page 14 ing swim lessons, and it showed that children who start lessons early were more socially and emotionally ready to start school. “We have spent over 20 years here in Arizona watching thousands of children under the age of 4 become calm and confident swimmers,” Sunderhaus added. “It’s such a joy for us to help introduce children to the wonderful sport of swimming, which can easily become a lifelong sport.” Many students who

grew up taking swim lessons at Hubbard also went on to have competitive swim careers in high school and college. Hubbard is open daily except for Fridays. For more information and to register for swim lessons, call 602-9714044 or visit hubbardswim.com.

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IPA closes $54M Avondale Catalyst Program accepting applications multifamily asset sale

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uckeye’s award-winning Catalyst Program is open and accepting applications until 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Any existing local business can apply for the grant to help expand, rehabilitate, beautify or enhance its landscaping or provide public parking or lighting. The budget for the program this fiscal year is $250,000. Each business that qualifies can apply for a maximum of $50,000. Business owners must also financially contribute to the project. Full details are in the program guide and frequently asked questions. Reimbursement is provided after the business successfully completes the project and submits the required documentation. Interested business owners can download and review the detailed pro-

gram guide and program application from Buckeye’s Economic Development website, growbuckeye.com. In the last seven years, the city’s Catalyst Program resulted in funding 32 projects totaling $624,000, a combined investment of $1.5 million from the city and private sector, and a 3:1 return on investment. The Catalyst Program, run by Buckeye’s Economic Development Department, focuses on the redevelopment of existing buildings through private investments. To learn more about the Catalyst Program, visit growbuckeye.com/ catalyst-program.

nstitutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, announced the sale of Newport, a 204-unit multifamily property in Avondale. The asset traded for $54 million, which equates to $264,706 per unit. “Defined by its untouched value-add potential, Newport is primed for common area amenity enhancements and an apartment interior renovation program,” said Steve Gebing, IPA executive managing director. “A multifamily asset like Newport will attract prospective residents with its convenient location in greater Phoenix’s rapidly expanding West Valley.” Gebing and IPA Executive Managing

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Southwest Valley Chamber: Investing in the future BY JEFFREY CAMPOS, PRESIDENT/CEO Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

recently relocated to the West Valley after my appointment as president and CEO of the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. I soon found out that the best-kept secret in the Valley is the West Valley. The boom of cities like Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tolleson and Avondale won’t stop anytime soon. Companies will continue to expand in

the Southwest Valley due to the capital improvements, a talented workforce and livability for years to come. These days it seems you can’t read local news without seeing an announcement of another new commercial project in the Southwest Valley. The Southwest Valley is shedding old perceptions and becoming a destination for people to live, work and play. It’s no secret that our elected officials, government and business leaders have been working diligently to attract high-wage employment and profession-

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Avondale Local EDGE welcomes new businesses BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

vondale Local EDGE provides opportunities for Avondale businesses to network and engage. All are invited to welcome the growing list of new businesses to Avondale, as they will be featured in upcoming virtual ribbon cuttings. Follow Avondale Local EDGE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@AvondaleEDGE) and save the date for these grand opening virtual events. BoSa Donuts was welcomed at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 via a virtual ribbon-cutting event. BoSa Donuts is a Valley favorite for classic doughnuts, cake, and raised and decorated doughnuts that are made fresh daily. Coffee and smoothies are available, too. The newest BoSa location in the Valley is at 1713 N. Dysart Road. To celebrate, BoSa is offering a free small coffee or doughnut through Sept. 15. Phoenix Motor Leathers is hosting a virtual ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, on the Avondale EDGE Facebook page. The largest independent retailer for motorcycle apparel and accessories in the Southwest will be opening at 707 E. Western Avenue. Phoenix Motor Leathers carries motorcycle apparel and footwear, plus headgear, luggage and bike accessories. At 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 5.11 Tac-

Chamber...continued from page 16 al companies to the Southwest Valley. The cities are preparing for our growth with improved infrastructure and improved amenities for its businesses and residents. Let’s start with city of Goodyear with its civic center, scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2022. The center will include a new city hall; a library; and community park for festivals, concerts, and much more. In the city of Litchfield Park, there will be a new city center that will include commercial, retail and mixed-use developments that will keep the city’s distinctive style and engage its community.

tical will have a virtual ribbon cutting at Avondale EDGE Facebook’s page. The business is located at 10020 W. McDowell Road, Suite 140. In 1992, the FBI training academy adopted the original 5.11 pant as its training pant, and a decadeslong relationship with the public safety and first responder community was formed. In addition to providing clothing and gear for public safety professionals, 5.11 is expanding into the outdoor and fitness markets with the same grit and fortitude that has always defined the brand Avondale Local EDGE is an initiative of the Avondale Office of Economic Development, providing high-quality programming, with multiple opportunities for businesses to network. Programming includes timely and relevant educational events, interactive networking, and business appreciation all year long. Avondale businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the programs and services offered by Avondale Local EDGE. There are other business resources on AvondaleLocalEDGE.com, including the dining guide, Avondale job postings, the online business directory and Size-Up (a business analytics tool). For more information, visit the website, email ecdev@avondaleaz.gov or call 623-333-1400. The city of Tolleson joins the movement with its own civic center. Once completed, it will be the Tolleson City Hall, library and senior center. Finally, the city of Avondale continues with its plan to repurpose the center as The BLVD. The city plan for the center will include homes, businesses, shops and entertainment. It is an exciting time to be living and working in the Southwest Valley. I enjoy it each day with the anticipation of great things ahead. Join us at our annual membership meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Phoenix Raceway to hear from the Southwest Valley Chamber and city officials from each of the cities. For more information, visit southwestvalleychamber.org.

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Litchfield Park Little League team wins first state championship BY LAUREN SERRATO

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ain, unpredictable field conditions, ill players and coaches and a first-round loss were no match for the Litchfield Park Little League team. After assembling an all-star team from the six teams within the league, Litchfield Park was ready to represent in a run for the district and state titles. Geared up for the first game, head coach Michael Butterfield admitted to it being an off day for the entire roster, resulting in its first loss. However, the group of 11-year-olds never looked back, finishing with a record of 9-1. “I was 100% confident, and I told the boys after that first game, ‘Boys, you

lost. We didn’t hit the ball. We didn’t play well. That team, they’re not better than you, they just beat you today,’” Butterfield said. “But I had all the confidence in the world that we were going to come all the way back through it and win district because I know that those boys could run off four games in a row, real quick, because we have the pitching talent, the players, everything. And they did it.” After a big district win, it was off to the state playoffs where Litchfield Park made history by defeating Anthem’s High Desert Little League 10-0 and winning the title. During the championship game, Butterfield said there were multiple standouts but admitted it was their pitcher

who dominated on the diamond. “The highlight of the game would have been our starting pitcher Mikey Stortz shutting it down, dominating, which was pretty impressive considering the week before that he was sick as a dog and couldn’t do anything. But he came out and he was our ace pitcher that day,” Butterfield said. Aside from the shutout Stortz threw in the championship game, it was the offense that proved to be the difference throughout the tournament, as Litchfield Park won every game by 10 or more runs in the state playoffs and only allowing seven. Offensive standouts, according to Butterfield, were Peyton Burgess, who hit his first home run and led the team with 21 hits, Chase Valdez who Butterfield referred to as an “offensive juggernaut” with a team high of 31 RBIs, and Ethan Butterfield, who was on base 85% of the time he got an at bat, leading the team in walks, runs, singles and batting average. “Everybody on the team just played great the whole week,” Butterfield said. “That last game I was a little under the weather, so it was a little hard and it rained a lot, so we were doing a lot of work on the fields. We weren’t even sure if we were going to get the game in, but the baseball gods smiled on us, and it stopped raining and we were able to play.” While the defense and the offense were exceptional throughout the tournament, Butterfield said it was the comraderie and the team’s commitment to each other that made the group so special. “No egos. Everybody bought into being team players,” he said. “One of the first things I asked the boys during

the first practice was to know the type of player you are. Know the type of hitter you are. Know if you’re a kid that hits singles. If you’re a kid that hits it over the fence, great, but the kid who hits singles or the kid that comes in and gets a walk is just as important as anybody else on this team. We just learned quickly how to be successful as a team.” With 20 years of coaching experience under his belt, Butterfield said this year’s Little League team will forever hold a special place in his heart. “This is probably one of the best moments for sure, because it involves my son and his friends. I’ve known these kids since they were 3 and 4 years old, and I’ve been around their families. All of us are just one big family,” he said. As the season came to a victorious end for the Litchfield Park Little League, the question remains as to what happens to this team of all-stars. Lucky for Butterfield, none of the athletes on the roster will age out and all will come together for another run at the title. “I’m very hopeful that all of them will return and come back and play. And hopefully we’ll be able to make a similar run that we did this year, and maybe the kids will get to play in August on ESPN at Western regionals,” he said. Now ready for vacation with his family that they postponed until after the tournament, Butterfield said he’s grateful for the 13 athletes who gave him a coaching experience he won’t forget. “It was just an amazing experience. I am so happy for all the boys to have this memory for the rest of their lives and get to look back and say, ‘I was a state champion,’” Butterfield said.

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Aspire traveling tour to host 3 events in Arizona BY LAUREN SERRATO

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he nationwide Aspire 2021 Tour will make three stops in Arizona in November. What started in Arizona in 2014 as a small event has now grown into a traveling tour that will visit 36 cities and more than 18 states this fall. This year’s event will feature one Bible teacher, one comedian and one musician, all in hopes of providing a girls’ night filled with fellowship and spiritual growth. “It’s a one-night women’s event filled with laughter, learning stories and music. It entails bringing women together for fellowship, for fun, but also to dig into the word of God,” said Mia Koehne, one of Aspire’s co-founders. “We have fantastic comedians, wonderful singer-songwriters and worship leaders, and tremendous authors and speakers and Bible teachers. And, so, it’s really just an event to get ladies out, remind them that it might be tough but we’re in this together. We’re not alone. And we can have fun while we remember that we’re loved.”

Koehne is also a host for Aspire events, a speaker for Compassion International, a singer-songwriter and a worship leader. Having witnessed the growth of Aspire and the women’s events, Koehne said the mission has stayed the same. “I always want them to leave with hope, and they can expect to leave reminded that they’re loved,” she said. “I hope they leave with a reminder of the hope that there are people that are walking life along with them and that it’s OK to laugh. We need laughter in our lives because even though our event has music and teaching, laughter has this way of breaking down walls in people, whether they come and they’ve been hurting, they laugh, and their hearts are open and they leave with that reminder that, you know what, life might be tough but we can get through it.” While Koehne admitted there are many other worship services, she said Aspire is special. “In an age where everything is trying to be big and fill stadiums, what’s unique about Aspire is that we will go wherever we’re called, whether it’s a small venue, a small church,” she said. “When you come, you are going to have contact with the speakers, the singers, the songwriters, the comedians, you’re going to have that one-onone connection with the people that are on the stage.” Aspire will make three stops in Arizona in November: in Tempe on Nov. 12, Tucson on Nov. 13, and Yuma on Nov. 14. No matter the size of the venues, Koehne guarantees that Aspire events always feel intimate. “You will get the chance to connect with people that just come in that are sitting next to you. And I think a lot of times in some of the larger events, which are also wonderful, you might

Mia Koehne, Anita Renfroe and Alli Worthington took the stage at past Aspire women’s events and look forward to doing the same, as this year’s tour will visit 36 cities and more than 18 states. (Photo courtesy of Extreme Faith Productions)

miss out on connecting with the people that are speaking from the stage that are speaking something into your heart,” she said. Aspire is a brand of Chandler-based Extreme Faith Productions, which has promoted converts and events across the United States since 2002. Its goal is to serve God’s people by providing quality events to the Christian community. As the team gears up to begin the tour, Koehne said the Arizona shows always have a special place in the team’s heart. “It’s home,” she said. “It’s just the level of feeling like this is a family event that’s being put on is a little accelerated more than other towns. So, the Tempe, Tucson and Yuma shows are just like home. It feels like home.” Of all the fun offered during Aspire events, Koehne has a favorite. “It’s a given that I love the teachings,

and as a musician I love the music,” she said. “But I’ve got to tell you, most of the time there is something about the comedy in these nights. For me that just fills me. With the ups and downs of life, I think it’s that laughter that just fuels my soul.” While the shows may be far for some of the West Valley residents, Koehne said they’re open to everyone, anywhere, now more than ever during the pandemic. “We see that more, coming out of the lockdown because people have been so desperate to be in community, to be at a live event that they’re willing to jump on a plane and come to where we are. But what we love about Arizona especially, it is home territory for us,” she said. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit aspirewomensevents.com.

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Quilters Anonymous brings Avondale quilters together BY ALLISON BROWN

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uilters Anonymous, a chapter of the Arizona Quilt Guild, is welcoming new members as it returns to its regularly scheduled sewing days and monthly meetings. “We’re just a group of people who like to get together and sew, quilt or patch,” said Julia Baldwin, president of the organization. “I really look forward to those meetings. You get together with like-minded people, and we chat about anything, or we talk about our sewing. When people have issues trying to do a certain technique and they’re having problems with it, they can get with one of our experts (to learn). We have a lot of talent in our group.” The name Quilters Anonymous is just a fun play on words and an attention grabber, Baldwin said. The group is not anonymous and welcomes new members of any age or experience level to join in and either show off their skills or learn from the experts.

“Every month we have our business meeting, and at the end of the meeting, we have a show and tell, where members can come out and show their work,” Baldwin said. “It’s fun. We have everything from beginners to some ladies who are just over the top, where they’ve been doing it for a long time and they’re just experts.” Founded in 2002, the group meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday at Christ’s Community United Methodist Church in Avondale. The group also has regular sewing days and several classes throughout the year. During their get-togethers, members bring their own sewing machines and projects and enjoy each other’s company. Their biggest event is Camp Intervention, an annual weekend retreat with games, prizes and, of course, quilting. Baldwin said it is really a social club with an affinity for sewing and quilting. This is more than a show-and-tell group, as it regularly takes on charity projects. Quilters Anonymous is mak-

ing blankets for the Navajo Nation, which has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. The group is also creating walker bags, lap quilts, placemats and pillowcases for the Avondale Senior Center. Quilters Anonymous has organized a weeklong kids camp for several years. The club returned in May after putting things on pause for more than a year due to COVID-19, which took a toll on the number of people involved. Quilters Anonymous member Shirley Edwards works on However, Baldwin her dramatic quilt at Christ’s Community United Methodist is expecting an in- Church in Avondale. (Photo by Pablo Robles) crease in membership soon, as temperatures cool down and think we’re at 45 members,” she said. COVID-19 fears lessen. “So, I think people are hearing that “We haven’t had meetings for 16 we’re meeting again and just slowly months, and we just started again. I coming back. Prior to COVID, we had

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Bashas’ hosting Hatch recipe contest BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

s Arizonans begin counting down the days to cooler weather, Food City and Bashas’ supermarkets, together with Blue Clover Distillery and restaurateur Mark Tarbell, are asking the public to share their favorite Hatch chile recipes. The Arizona grocers, Old Town Scottsdale’s first small-batch distillery and the state’s celebrity chef are looking for the best recipes that include the pepper, which is in season through mid-September. Whether with seasoned skills or newfound talents, from now through Tuesday, Aug. 31, Arizona’s home cooks ages 21 and older are invited to test their culinary creativity in the #HatchAtHomeAZ Challenge. Arizonans can enter their red-hot recipes by posting a public photo or video on their favorite social media feeds for a chance to win using #HatchAtHomeAZ. For additional creative inspiration, Blue Clover and Tarbell’s will be offering special Hatch Chile menu offerings at their restaurants for a limited time. The grand prize includes a variety of

at-home cooking supplies; a trio of gift cards from Bashas’/Food City, Tarbell’s and Blue Clover; and a VIP experience, including a tour of Blue Clover’s Old Town Scottsdale distillery, a Blue Clover Cocktail Kit, and two VIP tickets to the third annual Hatch Green Chile Roast with a bottomless mimosa or bloody mary brunch for two and samplings of Hatch chile food items and cocktails during the distillery’s event on Saturday, Sept. 25 (total prize valued at $1,000). Recipes will be judged for creativity, heat level and overall description by Weston Holm, co-founder of Blue Clover Distillery; Tarbell and Johnny Basha. The grand-prize winner will be announced on Friday, Sept. 3. Hatch green chiles add flavor to any athome meal, from cheeseburgers to enchiladas. The harvest timeframe is limited, so many people stock up during the season and freeze Hatch chiles so they can use them year-round. Besides being tasty, green chiles also have many health benefits. According to Comfy Living, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans

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Verrado’s Scarlett Humphrey wins essay contest BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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carlett Humphrey, who attends Buckeye’s Verrado Elementary School, was selected as a winner of the second annual AZ529 essay writing contest. The winners come from across the state, representing 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties. In the students’ essays, AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, asked students to answer the question, “What is your dream job, and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” Scarlett and the 19 other winners will each receive an AZ529 prize worth $529. The funds may be used for future educational expenses, such as tuition for college, trade schools or workforce develop- Scarlett Humphrey attends Verrado Elementary ment training. School. (Photo courtesy of the Humphrey family) Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee, the administrator of the AZ529 plan, planning to pursue one day. The AZ529 along with a panel of judges, reviewed Plan is thrilled to recognize Arizona’s each submission and scored it based on next generation of leaders for their pasthe ideas, organization and originality of sionate dreams with a $529 boost to their future education savings.” the content provided. AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings The essays featured students with diverse aspirations, including those wish- Plan, offers a tax-advantaged way to set ing to become professional athletes, money aside for post-high school educaastronauts, scientists, doctors, and even tional pursuits. two students who would like to become The AZ529 plan has almost $2 billion in assets and more than 95,000 particithe president of the United States. “It was so encouraging to see the in- pating accounts. Since the Yee’s office started adminspirational dreams of our young contestants as they described what they want istering the plan last fall, newly opened to grow up and be one day. I am proud accounts have spiked with over 10,000 of the ambitious goals these fifth graders new accounts. have set for themselves,” Yee said. Along with Scarlett, Maricopa County “Students representing every corner winners are Ethan Joel Clark of Chanof our great state continue to reach and dler Online, Saria Aranda and David Leexceed their accomplishments through rner of Tarwater Elementary School, and education. This contest exemplified the Diana Moreno of Vista College Prep in wide variety of careers these children are Phoenix.

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he city of Buckeye has opened registration for a variety of outdoor youth sports programs that are geared for children ages 4 to 17 years old. Programs include:

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he city of Avondale is working hard to give youth a voice in the community. The Avondale Junior Service Learning Club invites Avondale students in grades six to eight to learn about civic engagement, develop leadership skills, and build their network of peers across the city. Participants will complete service projects benefiting their family, schools

Coed soccer The cost is $60 for residents or $70 for nonresidents.

Softball and baseball (T-ball, and coach-pitch, kid-pitch and fast-pitch leagues) The cost is $70 for residents or $80 for nonresidents.

Buddy Ball Soccer Designed to create adaptive opportunities that empower youth of all abilities through the utilization of buddies. Ages 4 to 12. The cost is $60 for residents or $70 for nonresidents.

Coed adult soccer This is a seven-week season for ages 18 and older. Team registration is required.

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and communities. The club meets the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. virtually for the beginning of the school year and will eventually meet in person at Rio Vista Elementary in Avondale. The first virtual meeting of the school year starts Monday, Sept. 13, via Zoom. Contact the program coordinator, Erin Furnish at efurnish@avondaleaz. gov or call 623-333-2719 for the Zoom code access to the meetings.

The cost is $400 for residents or $425 for nonresidents. The team registration deadline is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue. Individuals should register online by Tuesday, Aug. 31, to avoid late fees. Volunteer coaches are also welcome for these programs and can earn a $50 credit toward a future Buckeye Recreation program. For more information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/YouthSports

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OBITUARIES Daniel W. Snyder

Daniel W. Snyder, 73, of Goodyear, Arizona died August 11, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born September 14, 1947 in Port Huron, Michigan to Charles Snyder and Mary R. Snyder. A celebration of life will be held at 1pm on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Sun City Elks Lodge, 10760 W. Union Hills Dr., Sun City, AZ. The family suggests that donations be made to AZ Elks Major Projects or Raceway Elks. You can view the full obituary and leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/mr-daniel-w-snyder/

David Bruce Martin

David Bruce Martin was 71 years old. He was a great God fearing man, who loves God and cared deeply for others. He was very smart and knowledgeable. He always liked telling stupid jokes, some of his jokes were so stupid they were funny but they always made sense. He loved nature and books especially the Word. He is survived by his wife, Laura Martin, his three children, Abishag Rotert, Rachel Glaspie, Carly Martin, and his 12 grand children, Zechariah Rotert, Sara Bischoff, Kinzie Kelly, Mark Rotert, Daylan Underwood, Donald Glaspie, Jeremiah Underwood,Grace Glaspie, Marissa Underwood, Elisabeth Rotert, Haley Underwood, and Charles Glaspie He was love wherever he went. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 PM on 202108-20 at Louis B Hazelton cemetery, 23100 West Broadway Road, Buckeye, AZ, USA.

Randal Carl "Randy" Long

Born 11/15/1956 to Jerry and Evelyn Long Last Alarm August 15, 2021 Early on his life, Randy dedicated his life to help others in need. He attended Buckeye Elementary School and went on to graduate from Buckeye Union High School in 1974. He continued his education at Glendale Community College, and also became a paramedic. He also attained a Master's Degree in Fire Service Administration, taught many EMS and fire classes. He leaves behind 3 children:Jennifer(from Ohio), James and Carl (from Phoenix), and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry, in 2010. His mother Evelyn, brother Ron, and sister Jerri all reside in Buckeye. He married Sandra Trammell Long in 1992, and together, they continued to help others. It was just their nature. Viewing will be at Ganleys in Buckeye from 5-7 on Monday, with services at Ganleys Tuesday. Interment will follow at Hazelton cemetery. Donations can be made to Firehero.org, to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Karen Lou Hansen

Karen L Hansen, 78, of Pebble Creek passed away from accelerated Alzheimer's Wednesday July 14th, 2021 at the memory care facility at Hacienda Del Rey. Karen was diagnosed recently in July 2020 and the disease progressed faster than we could keep up with. She was a beacon of sunshine, support, and happiness to her entire family. She was also an angel supporting her husband Ron, for 58 wonderful years. Karen combined her love of travel and helping others by becoming a travel agent specializing in cruises. She loved nothing more than helping people see new things and enjoy the world. The travels with the pebble creek groups brought joy to so many on so many levels! Prior to that Karen was a dedicated Customer Service Manager for UPS for 12 years. Karen will be dearly missed by her family and friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her husband Ron: son Erik: granddaughter Taylor: and grandson Jason. There will be a memorial service held at The Church of Litchfield Park on August 28th at 1:00 PM

David F. Garcia

David F. Garcia, 41, of Phoenix, AZ died Aug. 12, 2021. He was born Sept. 18, 1979 to Cathy (Cevalles) Russ and David Garcia. He is survived by his son, David Garcia Jr., daughter, Esennya Garcia, mother, Cathy Russ, sister, Danessa Garcia and nephews, Edward Lopez and Cristian Hernandez. He is preceded in death by his dad, David Garcia and grandparents, Trinidad and Virginia Cevalles and Frank and Herminia Garcia.

Frank L Mattox Jr Frank was born in Wolcott, Indiana on March 7th, 1941 and passed on August 11th, 2021. He was born to Frank L Mattox and Marjorie Richardson. He is survived by his siblings Linda, Mary, Melody, and James; four children, Frank Mattox III, Kevin Freeman, Deana Linton, and Katherine O'Connell; three step children, Paulette Mears, Cheryl Lucus, and Arleen Reese; his beloved nephew, Donny; 21 grandchildren, and over 38 great grandchildren. He retired from Phoenix Union High school system after 25 years. Frank and his wife of 43 years, Glenda were active motorcyclists and enjoyed traveling and camping. They were Life Members of the "Wings of Phoenix" Motorcycle Club and the American Motorcycle Association. A Celebration of Life will be planned.

Arturo Diaz

Arturo "Tudy" Diaz, 60, passed away on August 6, 2021. Tudy was born on June 16, 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He spent most of his life in Tolleson, Arizona. Tudy is survived by his parents Edmundo Diaz (Martha) and Belia Diaz (Manual); his brother Ricky Diaz (Frances) and sister Olga Lopez (Pancho); his children Eric, Christine, Eddie, and Adam Cardenas; 13 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his son, Arthur "Tudito" Diaz. A memorial service will be held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 4, 2021.

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OBITUARIES Leo Virgil Monroe Leo Virgil Monroe, age 78, passed away on August 10, 2021 at his residence in Goodyear, AZ. He was born December 23, 1942 to the late Virgil and Isabel Monroe in Flint, MI. Lee was predeceased by his wife Beverly Miller-Monroe. He is survived by his stepdaughter Brenda (Scott) Snyder and his brothers Neil (Nick) and Dan Monroe. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Goodyear Assisted Living for their loving care of Lee in his final days.

Robert "Bob" Stephens

Mr. Robert "Bob" Stephens, 84, of Litchfield Park, Arizona died August 4, 2021 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was born April 27, 1937 in Tucson, Arizona to Alonzo and Maurine Stephens. A Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ Later-Day Saints (19322 W Indian School Rd. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340) on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 7pm. You can view the full obituary at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/robert-bob-stephens/

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Briana Rochelle Francis Briana Rochelle Francis, 24, of Goodyear, Arizona died on August 7th, 2021. She was born on September 22nd, 1996 in Hollywood, Florida to Rohan O. Francis and Nerene (Williams) Bates. Briana moved to Arizona at age 18 to study music at Estrella Community College. She received her Associates degree in music and then transferred to Arizona State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in English. Briana loved to sing, write, and watch movies. She got her dream job at Trainual, and wanted to travel the world. She will be truly missed. She is survived by her sisters, Georgianna and Arianna Bates, brothers, Tishane Bates, Kenneth L. Demings, and Isaiah O. Francis, parents, Rohan and Tamara Francis and George and Nerene Bates, many aunts and uncles including Edson Williams, Authrine and Rick Campbell, Marva Hendricks, Claudette and Danny Cranston, Julius Honore, Arthur and Angela Richards, Tod Sumners, Scott Sumners, Michelle Schilling, Rosetta Duncan and Joan Dacosta, and grandparents, Sandra Lee Sumners, Tom and Maryanne Sumners, Robert and Velma Demings, Hilbert and Dorell Williams, and Melita Hylton, a niece Tori Bates and a host of cousins including Katrelle and Kaydian Honore, Arthur Kirk and Natalia Richards. Briana was preceded in death by Meredith Hines Russell. A visitation will be held at 9 AM on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel (926 S Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, Arizona 85338). The funeral will follow that same day at 11 AM. Briana will be buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home. You can leave the family condolences at https://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/briana-rochelle-francis/

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