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“It is beautiful,” Renschler said of the dinner. “A lot of the attention is on Cory, which I totally understand. He was diagnosed with ALS, and watching what it’s
“Once we got there, it was all confidence,” said Raechelle Dykstra of AZ Epic 16 Elite about the finals.
Founded in Fresno, California, Helping One Woman supports “one woman at a time move forward on her journey through times of devastating trouble and loss.”
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor Cory and Kimberly Nochta have a blended family who keeps them busy. (Kimberly Nochta/Submitted)
Attendees purchase their own meal and provide a $10 or greater cash gift at each month’s dinner. This monetary gift the participants offer to each recipient supplements their income. According to the website, “The overwhelming emotional and heartfelt support that we give our recipients is the energy behind the Helping One WomanKimberlyorganization.”wasnominated by Zack Renschler, the director of the United Goodyear Firefighters Charities, and her name was chosen randomly by a previous honoree. The United Goodyear Firefighters L4005 is teaming with Helping One Woman for the event.
The AZ Epic 16 Elite volleyball team conquered an undefeated foe to win the USA Volleyball USA Division National Championship in Indianapolis for the first time. Head coach Mike Lussier said his team is the first in the West Valley to win this tournament. AZ Epic 16 Elite has players from Avondale, Buckeye and Goodyear. The AZ Epic 16 Elite players are no strangers to qualifying for the USAV National Championship tournament, as the club has reached it several times. However, this season is the first time the club wonTheit.team had a mediocre start to the tourney, with a 4-3 record through the first seven games. It finished with four straight wins, the last of which was the championship game against the 10-0 Miami Hype.
Each Helping One Woman chapter honors a recipient each month whose name is drawn from nominations submitted by women in attendance and randomly selected at the previous month’s dinner.
The South Scottsdale resident followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a nurse. Her instincts kicked in when her 37-yearold Goodyear firefighter husband, Cory, was diagnosed with ALS on Oct. 19, 2020, forcing him to medically retire late last year. She took on a second job all the while making time for their blended family and Cory’s doctor’s appointments.
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Helping One Woman Goodyear will honor Kimberly on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at The Wigwam’s Sachem Ballroom, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park.
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Kimberly Nochta is a natural caregiver. Taking care of others comes easily to the North Phoenix native, who was dubbed an “old soul” as a child.
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doing to his body is hard. This is a good opportunity to highlight Kim. She’s the backbone of that family.
Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a rare, fatal neurological disease that primarily affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking and talking.
“That’s not anything Cory wants to do. We aren’t taking part in any of the medications. You have to weigh those pros and cons of medication. For Cory, it wasn’t anything he wanted to do at this point.”
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“On another level, it just describes how good of a person and character she is. Cory gets a lot of the spotlight, as he should. Secretly, Kim’s a hero, too.”
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“I think it helps that we have a medical background,” Kimberly said.“Not everyone goes into appointments like that. Cory had a fairly quick diagnosis. Some people spend years and have multiple surgeries before they find out it’s ALS. It’s a tough diagnosis to get. It’s by exception.”
Cory knew something was wrong in the spring 2020 when, after getting out of the shower in the station, his left toe wouldn’t extend forward from the weight of his sock.
“I thought it was strange,” said Cory, who played football at Phoenix College under Ron Wolfley. “It happened again and again, and then all of my toes started not working properly. That’s when I knew something was definitely wrong. From the many different tests I had, we ruled out everything. I made sure that they weren’t going to miss anything. Eventually, through an EMG test, I was diagnosed with ElectromyographyALS.”measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect
WHAT: Helping One Woman Goodyear WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13
Kimberly and Cory Nochta were married in 2018, the same year he was hired by the Goodyear Fire Department. (Kimberly Nochta/Submitted)
“We have a blended family. I have two boys; my oldest son has autism. Cory’s kiddos are almost the same age. He has a son and daughter. It’s a busy life with chauffeuring them around to stuff and everything that goes with raising school-aged kids.”
She rarely asks for help, either, Gugel said. The family is trying to save more than $150,000 to purchase a van to transport Cory when he needs a power chair. So far, the Arizona Cardinals and Desert Financial Credit Union donated a total of $25,000. Watch a documentary at https://bit.ly/NochtaDocumentary.“It’sjustadrop in the bucket of what they actually need,” Gugel said. “It’s been a challenge, but it’s been an honor for the two of us to come alongside them and really figure out how we can best help them at that time.”
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neuromuscular abnormalities. During the test, one or more small needles (also called electrodes) are inserted through the skin into the muscle. Inspired by their service careers, the couple advocated for a correct diagnosis for Cory.
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Cory and Kimberly were born and raised in the North Phoenix area, graduating from Shadow Mountain High School in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Kimberly’s brother played Little League baseball with Cory, but the two didn’t connect until they were older. They married in 2018, the same year Cory was hired by the Goodyear Fire Department.“It’sbeen really good for both of us to have a partner who works in service and helping others,” said Kimberly, a labor and delivery nurse.
“They’ve been helping us from the time I was diagnosed to now trying to help raise money,” he said slowly. “The guys and gals I worked with are incredible.”
Goodyear firefighter Michael Gugel, who lives in Peoria, went through the academy with Cory in 2018, and that’s when he met Kimberly. “She’s always been like the fun mom,” Gugel said with a laugh.
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“A lot of us were a little bit younger who were getting hired. We could call Cory ‘dad’ as a joke. She would come in and she’d always take care of us. She has a very sweet personality and is very giving of her time. She’s a labor and delivery nurse. She works there most of the time. “Then she picked up a second job as a mobile IV person. She’s the light behind the scenes. She’s taking care of Cory. She’s always positive. She never gets down — even when the times are hard. She’s never once complained. She’s never once felt sorry for herself. They always have the most positive outlook on everything. They have tons of support and love.”
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A cure isn’t available for ALS, but Cory has stem cells infused monthly to slow the progression. It worked initially, but Kimberly said she’s not sure it’s making a difference now. The disease is fatal, but doctors give Nochta“Therehope.area couple medications that don’t have the best side effects, but they can help extend time until you are on a ventilator, maybe a couple months,” she said.
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The West Valley-based AZ Epic 16 Elite volleyball team defeated the 10-0 Miami Hype to win the national championship.
“I knew our team had it. I feel like all of us saw it. We had it. We all knew it, and we worked hard for it.” Dykstra’s teammate, Emily Pruitt, called the championship “a moment I will cherish forever.”
“As a coach, it was amazing to witness,” Lussier said. “We knew we wanted to win for each other,” Pruitt added. Elias said that, throughout the tournament, the team stayed connected throughout the ups and downs to help win the championship. “Collectively it just clicked. One goal, just battling for each other,” LussierThesaid.team received individual honors as well. Dykstra was the tourney’s MVP, while Pruitt and Elias were named to the all-tournament team. Lussier credited these players’ performances as instrumental to the team’s success. AZ Epic’s support system of parents and fellow coaches played a role as well. Volleyball...continued from page 1
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In honor of Fire Prevention Awareness Week, Avondale firefighters will welcome the community into their “house” on Saturday, Sept. 24, with an open house event for the public. Learn valuable information that can keep you and your family safe from fire danger. Trucks and equipment will be on display with activities for the kids. Grab a cookie and popcorn and get to know your local fire house. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has resources online, on behalf of National Fire Prevention Week. Information is available at firepreventionweek.org. Educational information for you and your family will also be provided at the open house event.
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T new Georgia Library was unveiled Goodyear Civic Square bringing the theheart the life. City officials, and residents were in attendance for the opening Goodyear Square GSQ, been in 1984. The rehoming of the community’s library was part of not only to serve but to help build gather— the core “This has been long envisioned by our community. think that be disguise,” Goodyear City Julie Karins long get here, because we were able create something think that’s truly and was the right the project, at the right I’m just proud of the everyone who came together make this happen.”
The Avondale City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The city council agenda is accessible online at Thereavondaleaz.gov.willbeno solid waste collection on Monday, Sept. 5. All trash and recycling services will take place one day later in the week. For example, Monday solid waste services will take place on Tuesday, Tuesday service on Wednesday, and so on, ending with Friday sanitation services taking place on Saturday. Containers must be placed at curbside no later than 5 a.m. on the day of collection and bulk items at the curb by 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Visit ahourserationculatordetails.holidayholidayscheduleavondaleaz.gov/forfullsanitationserviceThetransitZOOMcir-willremaininop-onthisdate,buttheofservicewillrunonSundayschedule.Valley Metro express bus service will not run on Monday, Sept. 5. Regular express service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Check the Valley Metro website for routes and schedules at valleymetro.org/ maps-schedules/zoom.Visitavondaleaz.govfor information.
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Rylee Elias echoed that sentiment, “The experience was surreal. … It was just crazy. I had tears of joy.” Lussier and the players credited their team’s strong bond and chemistry as key components to their success.
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF Arizonans now have even more choices to support their favorite charitable cause, as the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is making available four new specialty license plates.
“We are grateful for their generosity, and that of all who purchase the license plate. This will give hope to families and save lives by providing access to nationally recognized pediatric cardiac care. At the Heart Center, we aim to leverage the latest technology to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
“The Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is grateful to Raerae of Light for making the CHD specialty license plate possible,” said Daniel A. Velez, M.D., co-director, Heart Center; division chief, cardiac surgery. “This is an incredible opportunity.
The Arizona 4-H specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes toward inspiring the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and community leaders through Arizona 4-H.
The Arizona education specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to a special fund that provides scholarships and grants to eligible teachers and students to fund continuing education.
“The Scottsdale Charros fund many charitable organizations, but we have a long history of supporting education because we believe it is the foundation of our community. Our programs include grants to individual schools, student scholarships, and celebrating educators in a multitude of ways,” said Dennis Robbins, executive director of the Scottsdale Charros.
“We know that people who choose specialty license plates for their vehicles take pride in displaying their connection to these community organizations,” MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said. “MVD is pleased that we can partner with various organizations that benefit Arizonans.”
Most specialty plates cost $25 each year; of that amount, $17 goes to a designated charity or nonprofit group. Personalization can be added for an additional $25 per year. Each fiscal year the total statewide sales of specialty plates contributes over $10 million for various causes and charities.
The congenital heart defect (CHD) awareness specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital-Heart Center for critical research, education and community programs to lead children born with congenital heart defects to longer, healthier lives.
Founded in 2019, the Thunderbirds Scholars program provides a full-tuition scholarship awarded each year to two deserving high school seniors who will attend either Arizona State University, the University of Arizona or Northern Arizona University in a fouryear degree program. The ThunderThe new specialty plates are for Arizona 4-H, Arizona education, congenital heart defect awareness and Thunderbird Charities. (ADOT/Submitted)
The Thunderbirds Charities specialty plate is available to anyone, and $17 goes to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
“The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation is proud to announce the availability of the new 4-H license plate, ‘Empowering Today’s Youth,’” said President Kari Petterson of Gilbert. “It is more important today to have positive opportunities and growth experiences for young people ages 5-19. Arizona 4-H does that through the club model in a very robust way that focuses on the youths’ interests, allowing them to explore, create, innovate, master and excel in over 70 project areas. We are positive youth development driven, all-inclusive with a vision of inspiring the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and community leaders.”
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“I am excited about the opportunity to become Avondale’s city manager, and I am humbled and honored that the city council selected me for this role. I look forward to working closely with the Avondale team to build upon the incredible success this city has achieved,” Corbin said.
The Avondale City Council used a process to select a new city manager that included a nationwide search, and a thorough interview process for the finalists. City residents and employees were invited to participate in the evaluation process. “I am grateful to the employees of Avondale as well as the residents and stakeholders who participated in providing input on the candidates for the city manager position,” Weise said. “I am confident that Ron will fulfill the council’s vision and goals, and be the visionary leader to move the organizationCorbinahead.”has been city manager of Cottonwood for the past three years.
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Previously, he served in the U.S. Army and for almost 10 years as deputy HR director, HR director and deputy city manager for the city of Yuma. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education and teaching and a Bachelor of Sciences degree in biology from Eastern Washington University, and a Master of Administration degree in public administration from Northern Arizona University.
The city of Avondale is governed by a city charter. The city manager acts as the CEO of the city, executing the policy goals set by the city council, overseeing all daily operations, representing the city to other governments, and performing other executive duties as outlined in the city charter. The city manager serves at the pleasure of the council. For more information, call 623-3331600.
The Avondale City Council voted on a contract to hire Ron Corbin as its new city manager. Corbin, who currently serves as city manager of Cottonwood, will start work in Avondale in November.
“The city council and I were seeking someone with strong, steady leadership who understands and believes in our core purpose of making lives better for the residents and business community in Avondale,” Mayor Kenn Weise said. “Avondale has built great momentum over the past few years, and we are just getting started.”
Federal regulations aimed at blocking robocalls appear to have had some effect over the past year, but robotexts have skyrocketed in their place, according to a recent report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group.ThePIRG report said the number of phone companies that have installed spam-blocking technology since it was required last year by the Federal Communications Commission has quadrupled, and the number of spam robocalls appears to have fallen by 47% in that period.But robocalling overall has little changed in that time — and is actually up slightly in the U.S. and Arizona — while automated text messages nationwide jumped from 1 billion last July to 12 billion in June.
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“Scammers are after two things: money or your information,” Murray said. “A lot of smart people are educated and savvy. If they let their guard down, they can fall victim to these scams.”
In Arizona, robotexts almost tripled since January, to 565 million in June, according to RoboKiller, a spam-block-
To experts, this is no surprise at all. “The bad guys are going to find another way to try and get us,” said Teresa Murray, director of the consumer watchdog office for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
“Robocalls are a real challenge for me right now,” said Stephan Viehweg, an Indiana resident who recently visited Washington. “We have two elders in our family that require extra medical care and so we have to take phone calls, and when you have new providers, I don’t always know what the phone number is.”
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The report released last month by the ArizonaPIRG Education Fund said the number of spam robocalls in the U.S. fell 47% over the last year, from about 2.1 billion a month to 1.1 billion, citing data from YouMail, a robocall blocking firm that tracks robocall traffic. Murray attributes the drop to a sharp uptick in the number of voice providers that have installed STIR/SHAKEN, an FCC-required technology that lets consumers see whether a call is legitimate or not. While the program got off to a relatively slow start, with 536 companies using it as of last June, the number has since increased to 1,932 phone serviceWhileproviders.thathas helped, Murray said, more still needs to be done. The report new curbed spam calls, texts took BY DAISY said 1,002 smaller providers have claimed an exemption from the STIR/SHAKEN requirement and another 3,062 have not installed it or are using their own technology that might not be as effective.“We don’t want to pretend like the robocall problem is going away, because it’s definitely not,” she said. “Like I said, even one robocall a day is way too many. ” And people are still getting way too many. YouMail data shows that while overall robocalls have fluctuated over the past year, they have been largely unchanged. It said that robocalls nationally went from 4.2 billion in July 2021 to 4.3 billion in June 2022.
In the meantime, she said, consumers need to keep their guard up.
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YouMail said the number of robocalls to Arizona phones went from 82.6 million last July to 84.4 million in June, with all five area codes in the state seeing slight changes.
While robocalls have more or less flattened out under the new regulations, robotexts have exploded over the past year, because the FCC rules do not specifically regulate text messages, the PIRG report said.
It’s more than just a nuisance: Those text messages can pose the same threat as the calls of harming consumers through scams. Those can include claims of fake auto warranties, medical or insurance records, package deliveries and more that attempt to steal consumers’ personal information or get them to hand over cash.
“Every day you hear of cases where people have been scammed of hundreds and thousands of dollars,” Murray said. The FCC has partnered with more than 40 state and territorial attorneys general — including Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich — to combat robocalls and robotexts. Brnovich’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Murray welcomed the partnerships.
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“By banding together, pooling their resources, they are not like each of them doing separate investigations about the same robocall operation they suspect is doing bad things,” Murray said. While the FCC has investigative power, states have more law enforcement authority.
New FCC regulations may have led to a reduction in robocalls over the past year, but Arizonans are still getting millions of such calls a day. And spam texts have skyrocketed during the same period, according to advocates, who say phone companies can do more. (Genesis Sandoval/Cronkite News)
Viehweg said his phone is “getting better at telling me whether it’s spam,” but it is still “very frustrating for us.”
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‘4D vision’: Diagrams, delusions, diets and demise
Now, “My Plate” offers official federal food guidance… and has for over a decade.Meantime, everyday Americans seem to encounter new “nutritional studies” — well, everyday. That includes one from the University of Michigan that was curiously released one month after Independence Day.
Critics were unsparing in their scorn. The most common complaint dealt with style as well as substance. Americans associate success with the top… not the bottom. Accordingly, the advice of the agriculture department was to “invert the pyramid.” (Sound familiar?)
Scientists conducting the study said they calculated the direct influence of 6,000 various meals, snacks and drinks. They claim that if someone who eats beef and processed pork products would exchange just 10% of their caloric intake for plant-based food, those “enlightened eaters” could gain an extra 48 minutes of life per day. No word on who financed the study, but it sounds as if the U of M has engaged in dubious scholarship to promote its school colors: “Eat maize so you won’t turn blue!”
USDA bureaucrats recognized they had created problems with the pyramid, but like most government workers, they were slow to embrace needed changes. Finally, in 2011, the pyramid transmogrified into a “personalized plate.”
servings of two to three daily. And, at the top, what most nutritionists in the early ’90s considered the “bottom feeders” among consumables: fats, sweets and oils… with the admonition to “use sparingly.”
Rightly skeptical folks could reflexively suggest that the research is flawed, since it “compares apples to oranges,” in a manner of speaking. And “wrong eating” Egyptologists might point out that the pyramids they study were built as burial sites for the pharaohs.Thetakeaway?Enjoywhatyou like in moderation.
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Actually, “official” recognition of the food pyramid did not occur until 1992. That’s when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced its own version, alternatively called the “Food Guide Pyramid” or the “Eating Right Pyramid.”
Did you enjoy a hot dog on July Fourth? An article in the Aug. 4 edition of The US Sun claims you might have cut more than a half-hour from your life span. Researchers in Ann Arbor claim that summertime staple may put nails in your coffin 36.3 minutes sooner that a non-hot dog eater.
Of course, Washington being Washington, that development was not met with widespread unanimity… but at least the disagreements about “eating right” didn’t break down along the traditional political lines of left versus right. Instead, disputes developed over the federal approach to nutritional “multilevel marketing.”
JUDGE’S OPINION — King Features Whatever the history of ancient Egypt, there’s one “pyramid” that’s not shrouded in mystery.It’sthe “food pyramid,” which attracted quite a bit of controversy following its “construction.” Baby boomers can be forgiven if they carry a vague recollection of this dietary diagram from the scratchy, sprocket threaded, 16 millimeter monochromatic motion pictures featured during their school days so long ago.
The USDA was all about inclusion at the base of the pyramid, grouping bread, cereal, rice and pasta together, suggesting six to 11 daily servings. On the next level, vegetables and fruits shared elevated status, with guidance of three to five servings of veggies and two to four helpings of fruit. The penultimate placements belonged to milk, cheese and yogurt on one side and meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts on the other… with both groupings listing suggested
Adding “fat to the fire” was a failure to recognize research extolling the benefits of unsaturated fats in weight loss, as well the lowering of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. But blood pressure levels increased on the banks of the Potomac with accusations of “lactose tolerance” — allegations that the dairy lobby “milked” the benefits of the pyramid with larger visuals that made their products easier to recognize.
Be sure to exercise and get the sleep youAndneed.realize that, despite our best (or worst) efforts, we all will one day encounter the same fate as the pharaohs… without a grand pyramid to house our remains or a “food pyramid” to follow… thankfully.
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dent loan socialism is a slap in the face to every family who sacrificed to save for college, every graduate who paid their debt, and every American who chose a certain career path or volunteered to serve in our armed forces in order to avoid taking on debt. This policy is as tonishingly unfair.”
Toward the end of Biden’s 20 minutes of self-congratulation, a reporter shouted a reasonable question at the man: “Is this unfair to people who paid their student loans or chose not to take out loans?”Biden, almost to the door, turned back to deliver a one-liner. “Is it fair to peo ple who, in fact, do not own multi-bil lion-dollar businesses if they see one of these guys getting all the tax breaks? Is that fair? What do you think?” It was the type of explanation that nev er would have flown with my parents, who worked hard to help me pay the college costs scholarships did not cover “Two wrongs don’t make a right,” my mother liked to say. Then again, my mother never held public office in this country, because she had common sense and disliked reward ing poor decision making, two qualities that would have rendered her unfit to serve in 21st century politics. DAVID LEIBOWITZ
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Here’s a thought that borrows another social media acronym: How about you all STFU and spare the rest of us your talking points?
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was apoplectic: “President Biden’s stu
My reaction? It was what kids today would abbreviate as “SMH,” for shaking myIt’shead.all the response I can muster any more for the predictable screeching that arises whenever the government — lo cal, state or federal — does anything.
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The reaction? The usual partisan the atrics.Liberal Democrat Sen. Elizabeth War ren nearly broke both hands applauding Biden: “This is one of the biggest acts of consumer debt relief in American histo ry, and it will directly help hardworking people who borrowed money to go to school because they didn’t come from a family that could write a big check.”
The rest of us being the approximately 250 million Americans not registered as Republicans or Democrats and/or the 150 million Americans who didn’t vote for ei ther Biden or Donald Trump in 2020. Why such hard feelings? It’s the glar ingInhypocrisy.2008,when Lehman Brothers, AIG and Wall Street irresponsibility crashed the American economy, McConnell led the way on a $700 billion bailout of the rich, which he lauded as “one of the finest moments in the history of the Senate.”
And Warren, who’s rarely met a gov ernment giveaway she didn’t like, didn’t celebrate President Trump’s $2 trillion CARES Act spending spree, which in cluded $500 billion in checks for individ uals and $350 billion in Paycheck Protec tion Program loans to business owners — including all sorts of millionaires who, uh, maybe didn’t need the cash. After a day of back and forth in the me dia — and a few text messages from friends celebrating or attacking Biden’s decision — I found myself transfixed by a moment that crystallizes the entire argument.
Student debt giveaway underscores bigger problem BY
Depending on the decision maker, whether it’s a MAGA hat Trump acolyte or someone who worships at the altar of Old Joe Santa of the left, forever giving away cash, record inflation be damned, it’s yet another moment to exhort or complain, so long as you root, root, root for the home team.
Early Aug. 24, President Joe Biden doddered to the White House microphone and an nounced the forgive ness of an estimated $300 billion in student loan debt. The plan, should it survive court challenges, will wave a magic wand at $10,000 in debt for borrowers mak ing less than $125,000 a year and up to $20,000 for Pell grant recipients.
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Location: 17710 W. Elliot Road, Goodyear Michael Mulady has opened a full-ser vice dental practice in Goodyear.
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As the West Valley continues to grow and attract new residents, so does it appeal to entrepre neurs looking to expand their reach.
Daniel Kulp, a representative of First Watch, expressed in an email to the West Valley View that First Watch is excited to continue its growth in Arizona.
Business Briefcase BY KAILA MELLOS West Valley View Staff Writer cado toast and million-dollar bacon. First Watch also has a juice menu that includes a vodka kale tonic; a purple haze, which is lemon and butterfly pea flower tea; and a morning meditation, which is a fresh juice mix of orange, lemon, turmer ic, ginger, agave nectar and beet.
Among the businesses that are look ing to grow their presence in the region is another location for a popular soda shop, but more on that later. In the meantime, customers looking to keep their health in check can be come a patient at a new dental practice that’s now open. And for those look ing for a new spot to grab breakfast or lunch, development news has that cov ered,Here’stoo.the news!
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The office is now accepting new pa tients. Appointments can be made by call ing 602-805-8478. For more information, visit mountainpassdentalcare.com.
“We are grateful to have had the op portunity to grow the business in Arizo na,” Kulp said. “First Watch has loved calling Arizona home, and we look for ward to deepening our roots here for years to come.” For more information, visit firstwatch.com.
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“We are excited to be joining the Good year community to offer high-quality den tal services to families and individuals of all ages,” Mulady said. “Our mission is to provide exceptional experiences to each patient who walks through our doors.”
In a press release, Mulady expressed that he is excited to open and start to take care of patients in the Goodyear area.
Location: 10485 W. McDowell Road, Suite 101, Avondale First Watch is now open in Avondale. The made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant has more than 445 loca tions spread across 28 different states. The chain restaurant, which originated in Bradenton, Florida, has been the recipi ent of many awards in categories like best breakfast and lunch, and last year was recognized by Full Service Restaurant Magazines for having the best menu. First Watch offers a variety of menu items, with many seasonal picks that are ever-changing with what ingredients are available. Specialties include elevated takes on farm-stand breakfast tacos, avo
Location: 745 N. 114th Avenue, Avondale With one location already open in the nearby in Goodyear, Soda Bomb has plans to expand its reach to the Avondale market within the year. The shop offers signature sodas, includ ing the Dirty Bomb, featuring a cola of the customer’s choice, coconut, cream and lime. But for those who want something different, there is a soda bar where custom ers can make their own combination. Soda Bomb also makes from-scratch cookies and macarons. For more information, visit sodabombshop.com or facebook.com/ sodabombaz. Have an item for Please email your business and tips to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Christina@TimesLocalMedia.comat
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Mountain Pass Dental offers a variety of services, from routine teeth cleanings to cosmetic dentistry. The office is fully equipped with all the newest equipment, and the dental team hopes to provide the most up-to-date procedures and services to their Mulady,patients.agraduate of Arizona State University, got his Doctor of Dental Sur gery degree from the University of Colo rado, School of Dental Medicine.
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Varsho’s goal is to maintain the ca maraderie among the ballplayers. Good energy can be synonymous with a winning culture.
“It’s nice to have that person. I want to do that for the younger guys. When we were in Colorado (playing), Dallas Keuchel took us younger guys out to dinner. It was a pretty cool move by him, just to show he cares.”
The Chicago native took a .250 aver age into the All-Star break, with seven home runs and 22 RBIs. Filling in at shortstop for the veteran Nick Ahmed, Perdomo has stepped up to the plate 250 times thus far in 2022.
“I remember when I was coming up, Kole Calhoun took me out for break fast every once in a while,” Varsho said about the now-former D-backs outfielder.
“Youth movement” has become synonymous with the Arizona Di Leadingamondbacks.thecharge are Daulton Var sho, 26, and Alek Thomas and Geraldo Perdomo, both 22. In 301 at-bats this season, catcher/outfielder Varsho had 12 home runs and 45 RBIs with a .233 average before the All-Star break.
A competitive balance draft pick, the D-backs selected Varsho in the second round — 68th overall — of the 2017 MLBThatdraft.year, after signing, he made his pro debut with the Hillsboro Hops of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League. He batted .311 with seven homers.Thefollowing year, he moved up to the Visalia Rawhide of the Class A-Ad vanced California League and ended the season with a .286 batting average. He was named a mid-season all-star. During his 2019 season with the Jackson Generals of the Class AA Southern League, he was named to the All-Star Futures Game. He was promoted to the big leagues on July 30, 2020, making his debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He wrapped his season hitting .188 with three home runs in 37 games. His .233 mark as of this year’s All-Star break, marks a 45-point improvement from his MLB debut season. The catcher/outfielder combo is cer tainly noteworthy, too. Varsho, who hails from Marshfield, Wisconsin, has played 30 games at catcher, 31 games in center field, and 26 games in right field.
“I want to make sure we’re all stick ing together and just having fun,” he said. “When I came up, there were a lot of older guys. I just feel a lot of the younger guys have proven themselves coming up here. We’re having a lot of fun and the energy is great with this team.”Theyounger faction came up togeth er. Varsho and Thomas briefly played together in 2020. “Last year, I got to know him a little more and now we’re really, really good friends and teammates,” Varsho said. “We’re a young team who’s ready to win. It’s nice to be in with (Josh) Rojas playing really well. He’s hungry. We’re hungry. He’s coming to the ballpark every day ready to play. “We’re playing for each other. We’re not playing selfish. We’re going out there and playing to the guy next to us.”
The Dominican switch hitter owned an average of .200 at the All-Star break, with two home runs and 17 RBIs.
Daulton Varsho leads the D-backs’ charge
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Catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has the goal to maintain camaraderie among the ballplayers on the Arizona Diamondbacks, saying, “I want to make sure we’re all sticking together and just having fun.” (Kelsey Grant/Arizona Diamondbacks)
Thomas, who has been an outfield highlight reel in his rookie season, has approached home plate 212 times after being called up in May from the Reno Aces, the team’s AAA affiliate.
Though he is only four years older than Thomas and Perdomo, Varsho wants to support his teammates, much in the way that Kole Calhoun and Dal las Keuchel have for him.
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Genealogy Workshop SEPT. 13 Dive into the study of family trees and ancestry and figure out details about the past. Get an overview on what tools are needed to study genealogy, as well as what techniques are used to figure out family trees. Share tips and experiences with other people interested in family history, and figure out how to use Ancestry Library Edition. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 2 to 3 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org623-333-BOOK,
Raising a Reader Workshop SEPT. 3 Learn the important steps to raising a young reader in your household with four workshops. Figure out how to excite your child through the prospect of reading, as well as e ective techniques to foster early literacy development. All participants will get free books and a library book bag to keep.
e West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. e weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. e only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@TimesLocalMedia.com
SEPT. 9 Join local musician Jay Soto at Litchfield’s bar for smooth music while you dine with friends and family. Enjoy high-quality food and drink. The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6 to 9 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com
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Eon Monday Night Meetup MONDAYS No matter what stage someone is at in their life, there’s always more to learn in business. Each Monday night, share ideas, discuss business experiences, and look at trends with other like-minded individuals. Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov
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Needle & Thread SEPT. 1 Work on something crafty and spend time with fellow crafters at the library. Bring your own materials and co ee mug. Instruction books are provided for those without something specific already in mind. There’s no registration, so join in on the fun whenever you like.
Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org
Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, 623-416-0739, avondaleaz.gov
invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment. Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterward.
Wigglers and Walkers SEPT. 3 Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are
SEPT. 8 Everyone struggles with supposedly basic technology at some point in their life, whether it be due to a new phone, a software change, or countless other issues. The library is o ering help figuring out technology person to person in scheduled appointments for those having trouble.
Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org Jay Soto at Litchfield’s
SEPT. 10 Help safeguard your personal identity by bringing in files to be professionally shredded and disposed of. Bring boxes of documents and watch from the car as volunteers come by and destroy any paper documents you no longer need. Please do not bring metal, batteries, hard drives or trash. Summit Church, 20555 W. Roosevelt Street, Buckeye, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., $5 suggested donation per box of paper
Introduction to Robotics and IndependentProjectsEcoRobotik
SEPT. 11 In a world where machines are becoming more important all the time, robotics play a bigger role in our lives than ever. Kids of varying ages may try their hand at learning the ins and outs of machines, as well as the importance of power tool safety. Younger children ages 8 to 14 may try out the beginner course and see what makes machines tick, or older teens can try the intermediate course from ages 15 to 18. Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 5:30 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org
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Students from the Estrella Mountainside Elementary School have also participated and performed at Ballet Under the Stars through Class Act, a community engagement program for elementary kids. Ballet Under the Stars showcases world premiere performances choreographed by local school students through the Class Act program. Each year, Ballet Arizona’s professional dancers provide a threeweek dance training class for students in four different elementary schools across the Valley. The culminating highlight of their work is delivered as a performance as part of the Ballet Under the Stars program. This education program is provided to students’ tuition free and is funded by Joan Benjamin and Laurence Cherkis. Ballet Under the Stars is also sponsored by the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation, city of Phoenix Office of Arts + Culture, the National Endowment for the Arts, Fountain Hills Community Services, city of Glendale, Stoker Ostler, APS, Grand Canyon University, city of Goodyear and Desert Diamond Casino. The Ballet Under the Stars performance schedule is:
Ballet Arizona celebrates 10-year partnership with Estrella Goodyear
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Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars is the perfect show for the entire family and a great way to introduce ballet to young people for the first time. These performances allow Arizonans to experience dance in their community in a unique outdoor setting complete with a professional stage, lighting and costumes. Indulge in local food trucks with space for picnicking and for aspiring young dancers to move along with the “Balletperformance.UndertheStars is one of our favorite annual traditions, and we’re grateful for the support of Estrella Goodyear that allows us to be able to present it again to the community this year,” Artistic Director Ib Andersen said. “These performances are an exceptional gathering and
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Ballet Arizona’s annual tradition of Ballet Under the Stars, presented by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, continues this Sept. 8-11 at four Valley locations, including the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater. This year, Ballet Arizona is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Estrella Goodyear for the annual event. For the past 10 years, Estrella Goodyear has hosted Ballet Arizona’s production of Ballet Under the Stars at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater. In addition, Estrella Goodyear has committed to a $12,500 sponsorship for this year’s performances.BalletUnder the Stars promises an evening of fun suitable for the entire family, guests bringing chairs, blankets and picnics to experience the beauty of dance in outdoor parks across the county. The evening features a fully staged live performance by the professional company dancers of Ballet Arizona, including several exciting contemporary and classical excerpts.
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•Hills.Friday, Sept. 9, at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, 9802 N. 59th Avenue, Glen•dale.Saturday, Sept. 10, at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, •Phoenix.Sunday, Sept. 11, at Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 Estrella Parkway, •Goodyear.Allperformances begin at 7 p.m. To learn more information about this year’s Ballet Under the Stars performances, go to balletaz.org.
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celebration of art that allows all people to be immersed in the world of ballet.”
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Brookfield Residential contributed $6.9 million toward the design and construction of Alamar Park, with an additional $2.7 million for the donation of 40 acres of land and the adjacent opmentpresident$18Parkvestmentcontribution,millionofpled$9.6totalinfrastructurehalf-streetforacontributionofmillion.Cou-withthecityAvondale’s$8.1constructionthein-forAlamartotalsnearlymillion.RogerTheis,viceofdevel-forBrookfield Residential Arizona, said, “We are so excited for Alamar Park to become one of Avondale’s most popular public venues for hosting large events, concerts, recreational competitions, urban fishing, company picnics and popular programming. This park is truly designed to be the hub for Alamar residents and the surrounding community.” For more information about Avondale parks, contact the city’s parks and recreation office at 623-333-2400, visit avondaleaz.gov/parks, Park developed by Brookfield
Anew 40-acre community park in Avondale opens with a family and dog-friendly celebration and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct.The8. city of Avondale, in partnership with Brookfield Residential, is inviting the public to attend the grand opening of Alamar Park, the newest parks and recreation facility in Avondale. Opening day activities include fitness fun, sports demonstrations, food trucks, music, crafts and a self-guided home tour.Alamar Park is located at 4155 S. El Mirage Road in Avondale. The grand opening event is free to attend and is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., presided by the Avondale mayor; councilmembers; and representatives of Brookfield Residential, the developer of Alamar. The new park features baseball/ softball and multi-use fi elds, tennis, four pickleball courts, three playgrounds, a lake, splash pad, amphitheater, dog park and picnic ramadas for everyone to enjoy. The new park amenities will also include an outdoor fi tness court. This installation makes Avondale the third city in Arizona to join the National Fitness Campaign trend.
For the grand opening festivities, families are encouraged to bring their furry friends to the park’s dog park to experience a first-time event called Barks & Treats. Pups can partake in treats, photo opportunities and a costume contest at the new dog park.
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“Quality of life has always been a top priority for residents of Avondale, and that means places to recreate, gather and be active,” Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise said. “The city is proud to add Alamar Park to our recreational spaces in Avondale, situated adjacent to the newest community of Alamar.”
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20 WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 31, 2022FEATURES Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters. EVEN EXCHANGE by Donna Pettman SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words. Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag! DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK H H H Moderate HH Challenging HHH HOO BOY! SUDOKU TIME Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. ANSWERS ON PAGE 21 ACROSS 1 B each accessory 6 Altar promise 9 Wd. modifier 12 Blazing 13 At once 14 Singer R awls 15 Lightweight wood 16 Old Pontiac 18 More tightly packed 20 “Star Wars” royal 21 Photo, for short 23 “Fresh Air” airer 24 Party beverage 25 Unforeseen problem 27 Say 29 Elk’s horn 31 Wheel cover 35 Playful sea critter 37 Only 38 Barber’s tools 41 Aug. and Sept. 43 Knock 44 Region 45 Halloween sprite 47 Young shopping center regular 49 Milk dispenser 52 Paris summer 53 Flamenco cheer 54 Cat calls? 55 Shelter 56 Slugger Williams 57 Actress Debra DOWN 1 Bar bill 2 One -- kind 3 Villanova athlete 4 Gaelic 5 “Blue” singer Rimes 6 Loose news-paper ad 7 Gloomy 8 Have 9 Sci-fi visitor 10 Column style 11 A son of Jacob 17 B ook jacket promos 19 Sudden gush 21 Unpaid T V ad 22 Hostel 24 Little, in Lille 26 Worldwide 28 Pulsate 30 UFO crew 32 D eep-fried frank 33 Pie -- mode 34 Zing 36 Acted badly? 38 Caravan beast 39 Emulate Lincoln 40 Donnybrook 42 Batter’s dry spell 45 Big wind 46 Notion 48 Decay 50 R am’s ma’am 51 Trio after Q King Crossword
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Clemie 86, passed away on August 23, 2022, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born on February 23, 1936, in Buckeye, AZ, to Lee Odis and Lillie Arnold, the 7th child of 11 siblings. Clemie helped his family milk cows, gather eggs, and helped his Dad in building homes, where he got the construction “bug.” He and his Dad made their own blocks by pouring concrete in forms in their own backyard. Eventually he laid blocks for the Steves Brothers in Flagstaff. Later, he went to construction/ design school, studied hard, passed the rigid written test, and when he went up to the window to pay for his contractor’s license, the female clerk took one look at him and said, “you’re too young to be a contractor!” He was 22 years old! He built his fi rst two homes in Buckeye (about 1959), moved into one himself, and sold the other for $5000! He was well known throughout the valley and built homes and commercial buildings in Buckeye, Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Gila Bend, Paradise Valley, Prescott, Show Low, and Pinetop. He had subdivisions in Goodyear and Village Greens in Maryvale, AZ. Clemie was a good athlete and lettered all 4 years in high school, played semipro baseball as catcher for the “Buckeye Merchants,” and softball as pitcher. He was a 7 handicap at golf, and had several games of 300 in bowling. He enjoyed driving his boat and taking the high school Key Club boys skiing at Canyon and Saguaro lakes and liked skiing himself! Snow skiing at Sunrise, AZ and Park City, UT with Gerre, Les and Kevin, was another favorite sport. Clemie was an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) pilot, and he and Gerre flew all over AZ ,CA, and UT in his Beechcraft Bonanza. He also rode horseback with the Desert Caballeros in Wickenburg manyClemieyears.issurvived by his wife of 43 years, Gerre (Rooks), daughters Terre (Joey) Catanzaro from Yuma, Tracy (Greg) Jacobson from Buckeye, stepson Les Rainey from Peoria, AZ. Seven grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 4 step great-grandchildren, brothers Kenneth (Angie), and David (Edda), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents, siblings Gentry, Cletis, Hazel, Frankie, Edna, Richard, Bill (Oscar), Arlene, grandson Orrin Jacobson, step-grand-daughter Natalia Rainey, and step-son Kevin Rainey. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, on Friday, September 2, at 11:00 a.m. Internment will be next week after the Labor Day Holiday.
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William Jones, III William "Billy" Jones, III of Glendale, Arizona died August 21, 2022 at the age of 34. He was born October 21, 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona to William Jones, Jr. and Ernestina Mendez. A visitation will be held Friday, September 2, from 6 to 9PM. To leave the family condolences, and read the full obituary, please ary/william-billy-jones-iiiwww.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obitu-visit
Helen Smith Helen Smith, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, died August 15, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born June 12, 1945 in Ozona, Texas to Lowell McCaleb and Minnie Adams.Acelebration of life is planned for mid-October in Litchfield Park, Arizona. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/visit:obituary/helen-smith
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Steven Dale (McArthur) Reynolds of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Avondale, Arizona, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2022 of heart failure. He is survived by his sister Lynda Diane (Reynolds) Margerum, of Decatur, Illinois, formerly of Avondale. He is preceded in death by his mother, Delores Imogene Lee Reynolds; his biological father, A. J. McArthur; his brothers, David Wayne Reynolds, Kenneth Murel Reynolds and Richard Lowell Reynolds; and his sister Deborah Sue Pine.
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masa Rodrigues. A funeral mass will be held at 10am, Tuesday, August 30, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Avondale, Arizona.Toread the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit obituary/guadalupe-bedoya/www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/
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Gregory Griffin Gregory A. Griffin of Phoenix, Arizona died August 18, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born June 28, 1951 in Los Angeles, California to Rita Walsh. Services are private. To leave the family condolences, please visit chapel.com/obituary/gregory-griffinwww.thompsonfuneral
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Doris "Dora" Vasquez of Tolleson, Arizona died August 16, 2022 at the age of 63. She was born August 16, 2022 in Denver, Colorado to Juvito Hernandez and Loretta Arciga. Services are private. To leave the family condolences, please visit doris-dora-vasqezfuneralchapel.com/obituary/www.thompson
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Brenda Cooper Ms. Brenda Cooper of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away August 15, 2022 at the age of 67. She was born September 8, 1954 in Prattville, Alabama to Robert Johnson and Ella Johnson. A memorial service honoring Mrs. Cooper will be held at 9am, Saturday, September 10 at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.
Ms. Lyda Evers of Goodyear, Arizona died August 20, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born June 12, 1934 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Raymond Smith and Lytha Phillips. A graveside service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Phoenix at 11AM, Wednesday, August 31. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/lyda-evers
William "Bill" Young of Maricopa, Arizona died August 16, 2022 at the age of 50. He was born October 23, 1971 in Whittier, California to William Young and Kimberly Dyson. Services are private. To leave the family condolences, please visit: william-youngchapel.com/obituary/www.thompsonfuneral
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Littleton district expands its preschool program BY
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“Students are taught how to play and learn in the preschool setting, which helps students to get those pre-academic skills to be more prepared to startTheschool.”full-day pre-kindergarten program joins the half-day program at the Littleton STEM Academy for Computer Sciences campus.
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Littleton Elementary School District applied for and received the High-Quality Early Learning (HQEL) Grant from the Arizona Department of Education. This two-year grant provides 4-yearold pre-kindergarten students a fullday preschool program that will help prepare them to be even more successful, academically and socially, when they enter kindergarten. There is an income requirement for the families; however, almost all the families that have applied for the program have been accepted.
Littleton Director of Exceptional Services Tina Kauffmann is honored to have received the grant.
“This grant will allow more children to be able to be ready for kindergarten,” Kauffmann said.
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27WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 31, 2022 2022-2023 Performance Schedule Featuring Grammy Award Winner Amy Grant March 4, 2023 Proud Vista Sponsor celebrating their 54th season Learn more or purchase tickets at www.TheVistaAZ.com Box Office Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm • 623-523-8888 15660 N Parkview Place Surprise, AZ 85374 PAZ by Jácome Flamenco December 3 The Drifters January 14 Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats January 28 LP and the Vinyl: Beatles to Bowie March 3 Rodney PhiladelphiaMarsalisBigBrass March 11 Los Chicos Del 512: The Selena Experience Ofrenda: A Dia de los Muertos Celebration BYU Young Ambassadors Croce Plays Croce West Valley Symphony Amy Grant is coming to Surprise, AZ! Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums, and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks, and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. August 26 October 29 November 5 November 19 Six Concerts Nov-Mar Events subject to change. Please check our website for the most current information. Featuring Great Entertainment in Surprise, Arizona!
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