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WV schools face budget cuts if override elections fail

BY ALICIA RODRIGUEZ West Valley View Contributing Writer

Liberty Elementary School.

Keith

Armstrong used to teach music full time at Liberty Elementary School. Now, students receive 20 minutes of music instruction per week from their art teacher.

The school’s Parent-Teacher Organization donated instruments to the art teacher because music funding was cut.

In 2021, the Liberty Elementary School District lost its override election by 343 votes. It was one of many school districts to lose critical funding.

It was forced to reduce its budget by $850,000, according to Superintendent Lori Shough.

Now, district officials are trying again.

“If the override doesn’t pass, the kids might not have specials next year. Their class sizes will increase, and teachers will not be compensated for it,” said Jessica Rittenhouse, a parent of four students at

If the budget override passes, the average community member will pay approximately $147 per year in additional taxes, according to the Maricopa County school superintendent.

The monthly price is equivalent to roughly four loaves of bread per month.

For some community members, this potential tax increase is concerning.

Paul Bentz of Arizona Highground, a public affairs firm, was hired to campaign for Yes for Liberty, a parent-led committee.

“People are beginning to understand that someone paid for them to go to school. It’s part of our American values and tradition to pay for the next generation to go to school,” Bentz said.

In response to community concerns over tax increases, Bentz said that voters should consider the numbers.

The Arizona Auditor General Report for 2021 found that over 60% of Liberty’s

funding went directly to instruction — higher than neighboring districts, including the Littleton, Avondale, Buckeye, Tolleson and Union elementary school districts.

In addition, about 11% of its funding went to administration, almost 2% less than the average of its peers.

For example, the Riverside Elementary School District used over 20% of its funding to pay administration.

“Voters need to get their facts straight. Attend some meetings, and then vote based on your findings. The public schools are a part of the community,” said Tamara Greabell, a former governing board member at Liberty.

“We have very successful students coming out of Liberty schools; they’re joining the workforce, enlisting in the military and going to college,” Greabell said.

Another failed override will result in

Abrazo releases rendering of Buckeye medical building

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Abrazo

Health continues development planning for its new Buckeye campus, releasing a conceptual rendering of a 65,000-square-foot medical office building. Construction on the site is expected to begin in the coming months.

Abrazo Health acquired 27 acres for its

lier this year. Plans for the campus include a medical office building, ambulatory services and an acute care hospital. The Buckeye campus will be Abrazo’s sixth major medical campus in the Valley.

“We are excited to see the strong interest in our new Abrazo medical campus in Buckeye. The array of medical specialties

substantial impact on the community,” said Hans Driessnack, CEO of Abrazo West Campus.

Ongoing growth and development in the area provide the opportunity to complement existing Abrazo services with the new Buckeye medical campus. Abrazo currently serves the West Valley through a

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bigger class sizes and higher turnover rates, Bentz said.

“I volunteered in my twins’ kindergarten class last year. It’s impossible for teachers to focus on instruction in a class of 27 or more kids asking questions,” Rittenhouse said.

As president of the Parent-Teacher Organization at Liberty Elementary, Rittenhouse has seen the failed override impact in her school.

“My kids have built great relationships with their teachers. My fear is that those teachers will lose their positions if more cuts are made,” Rittenhouse said.

In the Litchfield Elementary School District, similar budget cuts were made when their budget override failed to pass in 2021.

Passing the override will guarantee that every school at Litchfield has a nurse at every campus.

Ten elementary school districts in Maricopa County are seeking budget overrides this November.

Most districts will face the same cuts in art, music and extracurriculars if their overrides do not pass.

The vote will take place on Nov. 8, and community members have until Oct. 11 to register.

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The utility billing office at Sundance Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

Passports will continue by appointment only through our online calendar.

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free-standing emergency center at I-10 and Watson Road and the Abrazo West Campus, a 216-bed Level 1 Trauma and thrombectomy-capable Primary Plus Stroke Center in Goodyear.

“As a long-term partner of Buckeye, we have seen and felt the rapid growth of this area, as well as clearly heard the needs of residents, physicians and our civic partners,” Driessnack said. “The Buckeye campus is designed to strengthen Abrazo’s ability to provide essential health services to the Buck eye community. We view this as a long-term commitment to serve current and future residents.”

Abrazo officials anticipate that the Buckeye medical campus will be a health care anchor for the area and a driver of economic activity. Construc tion, staffing and support services for the future medical facilities are pro jected to add numerous jobs in the West Valley.

“Abrazo continues to invest in fa cilities, talent and technology to grow with the communities it serves. We are proud to partner with local civic lead ers, our physicians and employees to offer needed services for those who en trust us with their care,” Abrazo Health Market CEO Brian Elisco said.

Planning for services provided at the new medical campus will include input from local health care providers and the community.

“Buckeye is looking forward to

Abrazo’s expansion in the city,” Buck eye Mayor Eric Orsborn said. “Their commitment and investment in our community will create good, quality jobs closer to home for our residents and help fill the health care gap for the area.

“Their new location at Verrado Way and I-10 is booming with new employ ment, retail and other services, and Abrazo’s presence will help us contin ue meeting the needs of our commu nity as we continue to grow together.”

Abrazo is well positioned for ex pansion and investment in its facilities Valleywide, Elisco added. “We view the Buckeye campus as a critical in vestment for those we serve. Research shows that nearby excellent, cost-ef fective health care is considered a ‘must-have’ by employers and families alike,” he said.

Abrazo West Campus is approxi mately 10 miles east of the new campus site, providing high-acuity services in cluding trauma, stroke, cardiology and advanced spine care, and the hospital is currently upgrading it’s cardiovascular and spine surgical capabilities.

“Abrazo is proud to take this step forward in delivering the right care, at the right place, at the right time. We are excited to continue to work with phy sicians and our community partners to develop and advance this new medical campus in Buckeye,” Driessnack said.

For more information on services available at Abrazo Health hospitals, visit abrazohealth.com.

Sylvester establishing relationships at Academy

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Education

has always been important to new Fine Arts Academy Principal Cathie Sylvester.

Born to a Caucasian mother and a Filipino father, Sylvester comes from a long line of educators.

“My father impressed upon us the importance of a good education and how lucky we are to be in the United States with access to free public education,” she recalled.

“That is how I was raised. We were very poor until we weren’t. We were taught to live that American dream, hard work, hard work and pursue an education. That’s core to my belief.”

Part of the Littleton Elementary School District, the Fine Arts Academy integrates all areas of fine arts throughout language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Sylvester said she’s hoping the Tolleson academy can start a mariachi band to complement its extensive choir, art and dance programs.

Cathie Sylvester’s father instilled in her the importance of a good education. (Fine Arts Academy/Submitted)

“We’re getting our sports athletics up and running, too,” she added.

“We haven’t had that for a while because of the pandemic. Last year we didn’t start athletics until the very last season. We didn’t have a cheerleading

team. Now, we’ve been working very hard, bringing back all the things that make coming to school so much more rewarding for the kids.”

Both in California and raised in Las Vegas, Sylvester met her husband at UNLV. The couple have lived in his home state of New Jersey, along with Arizona and Nevada. They raised their three children here.

She was a mathematics specialist for Dysart Unified School District, but she danced from the time she was 5 through college. Sylvester also played clarinet from fifth grade through high school, as well as saxophone and piano. As a hobby, she paints. She never thought she could parlay all of that into a career.

“I have this whole artistic side, but I never saw it translate into a profession,” she said.

“I do feel it’s interesting that I get to play this part out. This passion that I’ve always had for the arts is finally part of my professional life. I never even thought of pursuing something like this until it happened.”

Right now, she’s working on getting to know the community and its stakeholders — something she sees as important.

“I’m trying to build those positive relationships with the parents and the families,” Sylvester said. “I feel like we’ve already done a good job of establishing that with my teachers. The whole administrative team is new. We’re trying to build those strong foundational relationships in the community.”

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Luke Exchange shoppers who use their Military Star card twice at the Exchange and twice at the commissary by Oct. 20 will automatically be entered in the sweepstakes.

Five first-place winners will receive $5,000 cash, and 10 second-place winners will receive $2,500 cash. Fifteen

third-place winners will win a $100 Exchange gift card.

“Whether the winners use their prize to shop for gifts for loved ones or to get to home sweet home, Military Star is helping make the season bright for 30 members of the military community,” Luke Exchange general manager John Wayne Anderson said. “This sweepstakes comes just in time to help with the costs of the holiday season.”

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Goodyear honored for its Phoenix Suns video

BY JALEN WOODY West Valley View Contributing Writer

One year after releasing a video tribute to the Phoenix Suns, city of Goodyear officials won a Silver Circle Award from 3CMA City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s annual Savvy Awards.

The category was “most creative with least dollars spent.”

“I think we are a reflection of the people who we serve,” said Tammy Vo, Goodyear’s director of digital communications. “We want to make sure that we’re connected to them in more ways than just providing the services.”

On July 8, 2021, the city of Goodyear posted a short clip recognizing the Phoenix Suns for making the NBA playoffs. To watch the video, visit https://bit.ly/GoodyearHammerTime.

The short viral clip made its way across the screens of many viewers across multiple social media platforms. It stars officials such as police officers, firefighters and sanitation workers dancing to MC Hammer’s 1990 hit “U Can’t Touch This.”

In the video, all participants wear the pants similar to MC Hammer’s in the video.

The video amassed over 170,000 views, and the Phoenix Suns retweeted the post to their 1.5 million followers. Vo said they invested in two sparkly

glow pants and permission to use “U Can’t Touch This.”

The annual Savvy Awards recognize creative programs that meet three subsets of guidelines, communications and marketing tools, graphic design and photography, and communication and marketing process.

“The Return on Investment (ROI) is just remarkable,” Savvy Awards judges said.

“That’s what really stands out with this entry. Jaw-dropping results from the traditional media and social media. Getting civic employees to act silly on camera is not a new idea, but this was a great reason to do it. Glad you had fun. Wondering who got to keep the Hammer pants. Great in housework, this is so much fun! Fun and creative way to connect with the community.”

Vo said her creative team came up with the video concept after sitting in a conference room and pitching ideas until they found one they could agree on.

Vo’s office can be contacted for questions about Goodyear’s social media account. According to Vo, her office responds to, on average, 2,400 comments/questions per month.

“The city of Goodyear is an organization that goes above and beyond in terms of finding ways to connect our residents,” she said.

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Take down the cones

Editor:

Mr. Buckeye, take down this wall of cones from Jackrabbit Trail to Verrado Way.

The Buckeye community has been abused for too long. Buckeye’s com munity deserves a better quality of life. That starts with taking down the cones.

The construction cones that have been up on I-10 westbound from Jack rabbit Trail to Verrado Way have come at a huge cost to the community of Buckeye. The extreme loss of time, money and safety has taken a toll. There has not been any construction in this area.

Time is our most valuable life asset, and it is being stolen from us by con struction cones.

We are all losing money. Service people are losing money sitting on the freeway when they could be perform ing more jobs. We are all losing money by wasting gasoline.

This small stretch of freeway looks like a construction cone graveyard, due to the accidents caused by the cones. Cones are mangled, broken glass and car parts, all from multiple car accidents.

People are getting off the freeway on Jackrabbit Trail and getting back on the freeway to bypass half the blockage. This exit has a lane to turn left only and the other to go straight. The people in the left turn only lane are going straight to get back on the freeway. This is very dangerous.

There is no construction happening. None has happened in this area since the cones went up. This is abuse to the community of Buckeye. Why are we the people allowing this? Mr. Buckeye, please take down the cones or get the job done.

Sara Haggett Buckeye

Misleading ads

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The Republicans are spending a lot of money on TV ads to attack Sen. Mark Kelly. Most of their assertions are misleading. One ad that airs fre quently relates to the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It misleads on all three of its claims.

Kelly voted to spend “$300 billion less on Medicare for seniors”: False. The IRA would reduce government expense for prescription coverage over a decade with Medicare being allowed to negotiate prices, as the VA has done for years. The money saved will go to other Medicare programs.

“The IRS will hire 87,000 new IRS agents to audit more average families”: False. The IRS has been understaffed for years, and 40,000-plus of its 80,000 employees are expected to retire in the next decade. The treasury secretary and IRS director say the additional staff will be able to find many wealthy tax cheats and collect billions of dol lars owed to the United States. Note: There will not be a surge in armed IRS agents, as some Republicans have sug gested.

The act will impose “a crushing tax burden on small businesses”: False. The focus will be on companies with millions of dollars in revenue and in dividuals making $400,000-plus annually.

Another ad that I first saw on Sept. 2 is even more inaccurate. It accuses Kelly of supporting abortion up to “a moment before the baby is born.” False. It says Kelly voted for bil lions of dollars in new taxes on mid dle-class families. False. And accuses Kelly of supporting “open borders.” False. These are outright distortions of the truth. Have the Republicans lost all integrity?

Sen. Kelly is working for Arizona

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on issues such as border security, wa ter rights and inflation reduction while his opponent, Blake Masters, supports a ban on abortions, privatizing social security and expanding use of fossil fu els due to “soaring gas prices” (which have been coming down for 12 weeks). Masters campaigned as a “Trumpster” and now claims to be an Independent. False. He is too extreme for Arizona. Vote for Mark Kelly for senator.

John Flynn Goodyear

Liberty School district override

Editor:

As a Realtor, I get to hear what peo ple want out of their homes and com munities, and one of the most consis tent questions I get is about the quality of our schools.

No one who has been through or worked with Liberty schools can doubt their commitment to educating the next generation of West Valley residents. We need to support them in preparing for the future. Their funding, 29 teach

ing positions, and fundamental youth experiences like after-school sports are at risk if we fail to pass this override. If we want to continue being the place where people want to move and busi nesses want to invest, we have to pro vide them with a stable future, not just a promising present.

Martin Sears Goodyear

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driving test changes evoke fond memories

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

The summer after

I turned 17, my father took me to a middle school park ing lot and attempted to teach me how to drive a car. This did not go well, mostly because we were operating at cross purposes.

I wanted to drive fast. My dad wanted me not to crash his beloved Toyota Tercel.

Voices were raised. Feelings were bruised. The car may have brushed a traffic barrier. Thus, my driving lessons quickly came to an end — until my mother took over.

Which was how I learned to drive on my mom’s ancient 1972 Ford Pinto with a four-speed stick shift, a mushy clutch and 150,000 miles on it.

We practiced two nights a week, work ing up to the big encore: parallel park ing, which my mother simulated for me with some five-gallon paint cans and a

couple of stolen traffic pylons.

Chances are good the Perry Middle parking lot still has splashes of latex semi-gloss from my many suboptimal tries at parallel parking. There was a rhythm to it that eluded me, a sense of space and objects my eyes and hands couldn’t nail.

Especially with my mom screaming over the screech of grinding gears.

Still, when the big day came and I had the Motor Vehicles examiner in the car, I wedged that Pinto into a parking space well enough to earn my driver’s license.

This immediately surpassed winning the eighth grade spelling bee as my life’s biggest accomplishment to that point.

And it’s why I was a bit nostalgic this week when I saw that the Arizona De partment of Transportation has changed the state’s road test so it no longer re quires new drivers to parallel park as a condition of earning a license.

I get it: Parallel parking is one of those skills, like knowing how to drive stick or how to start a fire, that has been lost to

time and modern convenience.

ADOT did add a few wrinkles to the test that I appreciate, like requiring each would-be driver to locate the vehicle’s registration and insurance card among the old napkins in the glove compartment.

There’s also a brief vehicle inspection to make sure the turn signals work — though I’ve rarely seen an Arizona driv er use that particular feature — and a safety test to prove the applicant can find the hazard lights and emergency brake — again, not Arizona specialties.

Only then will the road test begin. “This portion of the test will now take approximately 15-20 minutes to cover the five to eight miles that better reflects a typical commute,” ADOT’s press re lease explained.

Their prep materials indicate that screwing up following distance during the test is a 10-point violation, while hit ting the curb gets you four points. Score 21 points or more and you fail.

The test apparently doesn’t include points for tweezing your eyebrows while

driving, using an electric razor while on the freeway, or dislodging a 500-degree venti Starbucks from your lap because you stopped short to avoid running a red light — all things I’ve witnessed during my 27 years driving in Arizona.

OK, fine. It was my coffee. And yes, my thighs healed nicely after a month and three tubes of Neosporin. Thanks for asking.

My relationship with my parents healed eventually, too. Parallel parking and driving stick were teenage rites of passage we muddled through together, along with learning to tie a Windsor knot and how to balance a checkbook.

Now it’s 2022. I only wear ties to fu nerals and Quicken handles my checking account. But I did parallel park down town last week without clipping a car or ending up four feet from the curb. My mom would have been proud — right af ter she stopped screaming.

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Cheney shows true colors with appearance here

BY J.D. HAYWORTH West Valley View Columnist

You,

your neighbors, heck, even Aunt Mavis and Uncle Travis, know all about the “strange bedfellows” that populate politics.

But it’s not the bedfellows who warrant watching… it’s the bedbugs.

Political bedbugs find their fulfillment in efforts aimed at “campaign infestation,” hoping to first deprive their targeted candidates of sleep — and eventually of votes.

A caterpillar becomes a butterfly through metamorphosis; a political bedbug undergoes a process that is completely reversed, metaphorically speaking.

Once a political “high flier,” often due to very generous financial backing or a famous family name (or both), the reclusive creature is soon attracted to the neon sign of Washington’s so-called “smart set.”

Willing to trade principles for prominence, the previously promising public servant begins to echo the outlook of elites, forgetting the promises made and the priorities expressed by the folks “back home.”

It becomes quite problematic if “back home” isn’t really back home… if the luminary in question is much more comfortable living amidst the bright lights of the big city and all the attendant hubbub, instead of the quieter, simpler ways of the remote “residence.”

True residents of the aforementioned “residence” eventually respond harshly and justly.

Simply stated, they find their voices through their votes.

ZAP!

The people speak and the one-time high flier is brought low.

The fall is a long one, and the landing rough, though not fatal.

But rather than being humbled and chastened, the soon-to-be former office holder wallows in self-pity, dependent on the accolades of the elites, who are happy to utter them loudly, if insincerely.

After all, there’s an ulterior motive afoot… one for which the now-van-

quished, earthbound and publicly embarrassed “public servant” is uniquely equipped… if “handled” in a clever, faux compassionate manner.

Revenge.

And that promised vengeance is found through (you guessed it) voting.

Only now, the newly created political bedbug advocates voting for candidates anointed by the elites… candidates who will quickly disassociate with the newly motivated “pest” once the masterful manipulation is complete and any envisioned electoral advantage is realized or rejected.

Though she lost the GOP nomination for her seat in Congress, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) is the obvious nominee for “Political Bedbug of the Year.”

Egged on by the elites and her “new best friends” on the left, Liz has gone… well, “buggy.”

Her displeasure — some might say derangement — concerning Donald Trump remains unabated.

But for some reason, she now wants to insert herself into the race for governor here in Arizona.

Featured as the “closing keynote” at the “‘Texas Tribune’ Festival” Sept. 24, Liz lashed out at Kari Lake.

“I’m going to do everything I can to make sure Kari Lake is not elected,” the soon-to-be ex-congresswoman said.

Liz even said she would come to our state and campaign for the Democrats.

If that was supposed to be a threat, it failed miserably.

When informed of Rep. Cheney’s comments, the Arizona GOP nominee was jubilant.

Lake exclaimed, “I think she just gave me the biggest, best gift ever!”

Don’t look for the Dems to invite Liz Cheney here… and don’t expect Aunt Mavis or Uncle Travis to vote for Katie Hobbs either.

They’re behind Kari Lake, but they don’t think Liz Cheney is a political bedbug.

They call Liz by another name: RINO.

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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Indoor vertical farm celebrates grand opening in Avondale

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OnePointOne is revolutionizing vertical farming by building the most technologically advanced

cultivation platform on the planet through innovations in automation, AI and plant science

OnePointOne and Willo Farm re

cently celebrated the grand opening of their new head quarters and flagship ver tical farm in Avondale. Avondale officials were there to welcome them with a ribbon-cutting cer emony to commemorate this momentous occasion as guests were able to get a first peek at the cut ting-edge facility while learning firsthand about vertical farming and tast ing sustainably produced, non-GMO, pesticide-free produce.

“With our rich history of farming and agriculture, Avondale is pleased to welcome One pointOne and Willo Farm to the city,” Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise said. “As Avondale and the West Valley continue to grow, we recognize it is increasingly important to create and preserve a sus tainable local food system.”

The 12,000-square-foot farm, located within their 80,000-square-foot facility, is in the Avondale 107th Industrial Park, at 855 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale. This state-of-the-art indoor aeroponics verti cal farm is powered by OnePointOne’s proprietary cultivation technology and advanced plant production systems, which are revolutionizing agriculture in a way that minimizes environmental impact, uses fewer natural resources, and markedly increases yields in a frac tion of the space. Additionally, the farm can grow produce year-round regard less of climate or geography, making nutrient-dense produce available any time, anywhere.

“1.1 billion people entered the mil lennium hungry. This is a startling truth my brother and I discovered, which inspired us to create OnePointOne and Willo Farm,” CEO and co-founder Sam Bertram said. “We knew we needed to do something big and impactful, so we

set out on a mission to unleash the pow er of plants on human health to nourish and heal humanity.”

To do that, they needed to funda mentally rethink how plants are grown, utilized and optimized. OnePointOne’s proprietary vertical farming technol ogy uses 99% less water, no precious topsoil and produces 250 times more produce per acre compared to tradi tional agriculture. All produce is free of pesticides, herbicides and harmful chemicals and is non-GMO, making it incredibly pure.

This new facility also serves as the production hub for Willo Farm, the world’s first personalized vertical farming platform designed to amplify human health by delivering the fresh, delicious produce right from the farm to members’ doors within days of har vest. Willo Farm empowers consumers to curate their own personal farm share from seed to harvest, controlling what is grown right from their fingertips.

Ken Chapa, Avondale’s economic development and tourism director, said, “OnePointOne is an emerging leader in sustainable plant production, and we are excited to welcome them to our

Avondale officials welcome OnePointOne and Willo Farm. (City of Avondale/Submitted)

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A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the Application of Arizona Public Service Company (APS or Applicant) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) granting authority to construct the Runway 230 kilovolt (kV) Power Line Project (Project). The Project consists of a new, approximately 4.5-mile-long, double-circuit 230kV transmission line connecting the existing and planned expansion of the APS 230kV Runway Substation (northeast of West Broadway Road and South Bullard Avenue in Goodyear, Maricopa County, Arizona) to the existing APS White Tanks to West Phoenix 230kV transmission line. The Project supports the redundancy needs of the Microsoft data center, located northeast of Bullard Avenue and Broadway Road in Goodyear. The new proposed 230kV transmission line will also allow for a future connection of the planned Diamond Substation. A general location map of the Project is attached as Exhibit A.

The hearing will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 11460 West Hilton Way, Avondale, AZ 85323. The hearing will begin on November 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and will continue as necessary on November 15, 2022 through November 18, 2022 commencing at 9:00 a.m. each day as necessary through the completion of the hearing. If any revisions to the hearing schedule are required, they will be noticed on the Project website at www.aps.com/runway, and on the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC or Commission) website at: https://www.azcc.gov/arizona-power-plant/meeting-schedule.

PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN IN A SPECIAL EVENING SESSION ON NOVEMBER 14, 2022, AT 5:30 P.M., VIA TELEPHONE, ZOOM, OR IN PERSON AT THE HILTON GARDEN INN, 11460 WEST HILTON WAY, AVONDALE, AZ 85323. PUBLIC COMMENT MAY ALSO BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEARING DAY, OR, AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE HEARING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL LOCAL AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED DURING THE HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION. RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC ACCESS, SAFETY PROTOCOLS, AND REVISIONS TO THE HEARING SCHEDULE MAY OCCUR DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS.

THE PUBLIC HAS THE OPTION TO WATCH THE HEARING ONLINE OR LISTEN TO THE HEARING VIA TELEPHONE.

At least 24 hours in advance of the hearing, information regarding online and telephone hearing access, as well as any additional details regarding safety protocols or other revisions to the hearing schedule will be noticed on the Project website at www.aps.com/runway. The Chairman may, at his discretion, recess the hearing to a time and place to be announced during the hearing, or to be determined after the recess. The date, time and place at which the hearing will be resumed will be posted on the above-noted Runway Project website and the ACC website.

NOTE: NOTICE OF ANY SUCH RESUMED HEARING WILL BE GIVEN; HOWEVER, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH A RESUMED HEARING IS NOT REQUIRED.

If the Committee decides to conduct a tour, notice that includes a map and itinerary of any such tour will be available at the hearing and posted on the Project website at www.aps.com/runway and the ACC website at: https://www.azcc.gov/arizona-power-plant/meeting-schedule. Members of the public may follow the Committee on the tour. During the tour, the Committee may hear testimony at stops on the tour concerning what is visible at stops and the relevance of the location and view to the Project. No other discussion or deliberation concerning the Application will occur during the tour. A court reporter or recording device will record any testimony taken on the tour for transcription. Public health and safety protocols specific for the tour will be included on the itinerary.

A map of the Project site and detailed information about the Project are contained in the Application, which is available for inspection at the following locations:

• Arizona Corporation Commission Docket Control Center, Phoenix, Office, 1200 West Washington Street, Suite 108, Phoenix, AZ 85007

• Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323

• Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323

• The Project Website: www.aps.com/runway

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NOTICE OF HEARING

The Application will make available final copies of the pre-filing conference, pre-hearing conference and hearing transcripts at each of the above locations and websites.

Each county, municipal government, and state agency interested in the Project that desires to be a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the hearing, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Any domestic non-profit corporation or association formed in whole or in part to promote conservation or natural beauty, to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values to preserve historical sites, to promote consumer interests, to represent commercial and industrial groups, or to promote the orderly development of the area in which the Project is located that desires to become a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the hearing, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

The Committee or the Chairman, at any time deemed appropriate, may make other persons parties to the proceedings. Any person may make a limited appearance at a hearing by filing a statement in writing with the Director of Utilities, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, not less than five (5) days before the date set for the hearing. A person making a limited appearance will not be a party or have the right to present testimony or cross-examine witnesses.

This proceeding is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 40-360 to 40-360.13 and Arizona Administrative Code Rules (A.A.C) R14-3-201 to R14-3-220. No substantive communication, not in the public record, may be made to any member of the Committee. The written decision of the Committee will be submitted to the Commission pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-360.07. Any person intending to be a party to the proceeding on the matter before the Commission must be a party to the proceeding before the Committee.

ORDERED this 29th day of September 2022.

Paul Katz, Chairman

Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee

Assistant Attorney General

USE THE QR CODE FOR PROJECT INFORMATION

Buckeye hosts Reduce the Commute Job Fair

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Buckeye has partnered with dozens of local businesses for the Reduce the Commute Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Coy ote Library, located at 21699 W. Yuma Road.

More than 90% of Buckeye residents travel outside of the city for work. This is the perfect opportunity for residents to find a similar career close to home and reduce their commute. With grow ing industry right here in Buckeye, it’s easier than ever to live, work and play in the community you call home.

duce the Commute Job Fair features jobs in industries that include man ufacturing, distribution and logistics, retail, health care, energy, education and more.

• Over 30 employers.

• More than 1,000 jobs.

• On-the-spot interviews.

• Entry to management level.

• Part-time, full-time and seasonal positions.

For more information and to register, visit buckeyeaz.gov/jobfair.

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The event will feature more than 30 em ployers and 1,000 jobs; on-the-spot in terviews; entry to management level; and part-time, full-time and seasonal positions. (City of Buckeye/Submitted) community.”

He added, “Avondale has quickly arisen as a desirable location for high-

tech companies that want to take ad vantage of our competitively priced real estate options and proximity to ma jor transportation corridors and skilled labor force.”

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Raquel Rodriguez

BY CALEB JONES West Valley View Staff Writer

ForWWE Superstar Raquel Ro driguez, nontelevised events are special.

Unlike “Friday Night SmackDown,” “Saturday Night’s Main Event,” which comes to the Footprint Center on Oct. 15, is dubbed a “house show.” They al low her to interact with fans more.

“These shows are so different when compared to ‘Friday Night Smack Down’ or ‘Monday Night Raw,’” she said.

“They are a lot more interactive. We get an opportunity to be with the crowd and involve the crowd. That’s import ant because I love getting to high-five the little kids or hugging the little girl who is out there with her ‘empower women’ sign. It is a really cool expe rience for us as well as the audience.”

Born Victoria González, she is the daughter of professional wrestler Rick González. She’s an emerging star who, last year, won the first Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic with best friend Dakota Kai and became the inaugural NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions. González won the NXT Women’s Championship.

Initially, she wrestled under her birth name, but debuted Raquel Rodriguez during a backstage bit on the April 8 “SmackDown.”

Later that month, she jumped in the ring to defeat Cat Cardoza. On the May 13 episode of “SmackDown,” Rodri guez accepted Ronda Rousey’s chal lenge for the SmackDown Women’s Championship but did not win the title.

She continued to compete, and on the Aug. 29 “Raw,” Aliyah and Rodri guez defeated Kai and Iyo Sky to win the open WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. She is the first woman to have held the NXT Women’s, NXT and WWE Women’s Tag Team Cham pionships.

Last month, they lost the titles to Kai

and Sky after a 14-day reign.

The Phoenix show comes at a time when the WWE has been evolving. Following Vince McMahon’s retire ment, Paul Levesque (Triple H) has been in creative control.

Rodriguez said the WWE hasn’t missed a step.

“It has honestly been amazing,” she said.

“I honestly can’t even tell you what my experience has been like because it’s just so crazy I have had so many, and then getting called up to ‘Smack Down’ and being up there for five or six months now working with both Vince and now working with Triple H it has been an absolute whirlwind and a dream come true.”

The WWE frequently visits the Val ley, hosting events at the Footprint Center and the venue formerly known as Gila River Arena, now Desert Dia mond Arena.

“I look forward to going to Arizona all the time,” Rodriguez said. “I love the community there. I love the weath er. I love the people and the audience. It is always such a good energy. I look forward to these shows so much.”

At the Footprint Center, Rodriguez said fans can expect an action-packed show.

“Bring the whole family,” she added. “We really do cater to every age group. You don’t know who you are really going to see. I know that we will also have the Crown Jewel coming up after that so you might even get an opportu nity to see Roman Reigns and Logan Paul do a little something.”

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Raquel Rodriguez is the first woman to have held the NXT Women’s, NXT and WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. (WWE/Submitted)

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

Buckeye Valley Museum Open

WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

After its recent grand reopening on Sept. 8, the Buckeye Museum has once again begun to bring the past to locals. The museum o ers historical exhibits, programs and school tours. Join the open and take a look inside to explore the past. Special Saturdays are Oct. 8 and Nov. 11.

Buckeye Valley Museum, 116 E. MC 85, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 623-349-6315, buckeyeaz.gov/ residents/buckeye-valley-museum

Adult Art Classes with Katie

OCT. 5

It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Join Katie on Zoom as she takes you through the ins and outs of art through careful guided instruction. Art supplies are available to pick up for free.

Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., free, 623-936-2746, tollesonaz.gov

Device Advice Appointments

OCT. 6

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

Code Club

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 6 to 9 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

Doki Doki Anime and Manga Club

of the West Valley come together for a wild song and dance party.

Phoenix Raceway, 7602 Jimmie Johnson Drive, Avondale, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., ticket prices vary, tixr.com/groups/ relentlessbeatsraceway

OCT. 7

Teach kids 8 and older the basics of computer science and learn an increasingly relevant skill in the modern world of technology. Activities are hands-on and interactive, and will allow kids to get experience programming robots, making games, and experimenting with animations.

Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, 4 to 4:45 p.m., free, 623-936-2746, tollesonaz.gov

Jay Soto at Litchfield’s

OCT. 7

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.

OCT. 7

Meet up with other teens and discuss manga both recent and old. Suggest your favorites to others, or find something new and exciting from those with similar interests. The club focuses not only on anime and manga, but around the culture that surrounds the community.

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org

LeMonds Wellness Retreat

OCT. 7 AND OCT. 8

Take a wellness retreat to help soothe the body and mind, including a choice of two luxury spa treatments, yoga classes, guided meditation and sound therapy. Choose from facials, massage or body treatments.

LeMonds Aveda Salon, Spa, The Wigwam, 195 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, 7:30 a.m., $400 standard ticket, lemondssalonspa.com

Goldrush: Neon Dreams

OCT. 7 THROUGH OCT. 10

Enjoy dozens of musicians all weekend long at the Phoenix Raceway as the people

Keen Brothers at Wigwam Bar

OCT. 8

The Fabulous Keen Brothers perform on the Wigwam patio, gracing patrons with their musical talent to help end the night on a high note.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 7 to 10 p.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

Ecstatic Dance

Wigglers and Walkers United Way

OCT. 12

Babies, toddlers and their caretakers are invited to come to the library for rhymes, short stories and language enrichment. Boost their mental development and give the kids some playtime afterwards. This storytime is held by United Way, with free books for the home library of any child who participates.

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org

Cloak and Dagger (Adults)

OCT. 13

For the second Sunday each month, meet up with others who love true crime and discuss the gripping cases of the past, or more recent criminal developments. Bond over the macabre and the bloody with each gripping case.

OCT. 9

Dance like nobody’s watching with an uninstructed freestyle dance session. There are no steps to follow and no guidebooks to use. People of all age groups and skill levels are encouraged to simply do what they feel and enjoy a judgment-free environment of love and inclusivity.

Turtle Park, 675 N. Villa Nueva Drive, Litchfield Park, 2 p.m., $20, soulshealinghumanity.com/events

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 3 to 4 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org

Adult Crafting

OCT. 15

Make new friends and learn to craft something brand new out of provided materials.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 2 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor among those honored by

BY JORDAN ROGERS West Valley View Staff Writer

CancerTreatment Centers of America (CTCA), Phoenix hon ored nearly 500 patients from across the nation for Celebrate Life, a milestone marking five or more years since they began treatment at CTCA, on Sept. 30.

Among those 500 patients is Hod gkin’s lymphoma cancer survivor Sa brina Manuel. She is excited to have reached the milestone.

“It is still fantastic,” Manuel said. “It’s a little surreal because, at the same time, I can’t wrap my head around the fact that it’s already been five years. I was just (at CTCA) for one of my fol low-ups, and I felt like I was just there doing my treatment.”

Just prior to being diagnosed, Manuel was not exactly privy to the fact that she had cancer right away. Initially, a bright red bump appeared on her neck and, due to being allergic, she thought she had just been bit by a bug of some sort.

After a couple of days, the redness went away, but the bump did not. Around that time, Manuel’s dog, Ros coe, began sniffing and licking the area.

“That really scared me, because I had heard before that animals can sense these things,” she said. “So, once he started doing that, that’s when I (decid ed) I needed to call someone.”

After seeing a doctor and doing some hypothesizing, Manuel and her doctor opted for surgery. Five or six bumps, Manuel said, were taken out of her neck, but the doctor had to stop because there were “a whole bunch of them in there.”

She then awaited a phone call to find out if she in fact did have cancer, with which she gave her doctor her permis sion to leave a voicemail as she was afraid she would miss the call.

“My phone went off at about 5 p.m. and obviously was sitting right in front of me but never rang,” Manuel said. “It was a voicemail and it was him, and he initially said it was non-Hodgkin’s, which just floored me because, from everything I learned, non-Hodgkin’s was not good. I later learned it was Hodgkin’s and it was totally beatable. So, it was quite a roller coaster that first couple of weeks.”

On par with the person she is, Man uel knew she would fight right away. She wasn’t going to let Hodgkin’s lym phoma beat her.

“Then, in there I was like, ‘I’m going to beat this. There are no ifs, ands or buts. I can either sit back at home and cry and (think), ‘Why me? Why me?’ or I could fight it. If it’s going to take me, it’s not going to take me easy,” she said. “So, I decided I was going to try to fight in.”

With everything going on, there were

times where Manuel would get in her head, but she just tried to find the positive in everything to push herself through.

“I just started looking to find the positive in every thing,” she said. “And it wasn’t always easy, but you can always find the humor in everything if you look for it. I didn’t want to sit back and be all upset about it, because what are you going to do? It’s happening. So, you either do it with fight and determi nation and laugh, or you just sit back and cry about it. And that’s just not me.”

Manuel said she had an amazing support system around her at CTCA, and that did not fall short of the emo tional support she received at the center throughout treatment and recovery.

“When I had called to make the ap pointment, they were telling me how ev eryone there was friendly and how they were like family, but when I got there, it was really true,” Manuel said. “They just got to know you and they really cared about you. And you could just feel it. Whenever you needed anything, they were always there. I felt very blessed.”

The support from CTCA did not end after Manuel’s treatment finished. She said CTCA stayed in contact with her and constantly checked up on her well-being.

“They still think about you,” Manu el said. “They call me up from time to time to just check on me and see how I’m doing and see if there’s anything I

Sabrina Manuel’s dog, Roscoe, helped her become aware of the fact that she had Hodgkin’s lympho ma. He continuously sniffed and licked at the area. (Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix/Submitted)

need. It really does go full circle, and I think it’s just an awesome thing.”

During her treatment at CTCA, Manuel noticed the center’s Tree of Life, which has the names of those who have hit their respective five-year milestones. From day one, she knew she would wind up on that tree.

Getting to see that through and being honored at the Celebrate Life event means the world to her.

“I’m just ecstatic,” she said ahead of the event. “I’m very, very blessed, and I’m just really looking forward to it because I’ve been looking forward to it for five years, almost six years now. I looked forward to it, and I knew I was going to see my name up there. I’m just really excited about it.”

For those going through something similar, Manuel wants to tell those people that “cancer is not a death sentence.” Trusting the process, throughout all of it, is important.

“Just keep your head up and try to stay positive,” she said. “Trust the doctors. They know what they’re doing. They’re there to help you. And trust them, and trust the process. Stay positive. You’ve got this. You can and you will.”

Downtown Buckeye ready for ‘Rockin’ & Shoppin’’

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Celebrate fall in Downtown Buckeye at the Rockin’ & Shoppin’ festivities from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9. This free multi-day event has plenty of fun and activities for the entire family.

Enjoy live and local entertainment throughout the weekend.

New this year is Sangria at Sunset from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday on Fourth Street and Monroe Avenue. Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine and this year’s signature drink, Rockin’ Agave, while listening to live music from Danny Walls and the Canyon Walls Band.

Then, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, check out the Helzarockin’ Gem & Mineral Show at Buckeye Arena, 802 N. First Street. There attendees can see rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabs and gold panning. Tickets are $3 for adults, whereas children younger than 13 will be admitted free.

Sangria and Shopping, 517 E. Monroe, across from City Hall, will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, featur-

The Helz on Wheelz Car Show will feature a display of cars 1920 through today, along with a DJ playing music for every generation. (City of Buckeye/Submitted)

ing burgers, craft vendors, and Buckeye-style sangria for just $10 a glass with three drink tickets.

The Helz on Wheelz Car Show, in the City Hall Parking Lot, 530 E. Monroe, is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Registration is 7 to 9 a.m. Cars from 1920 through today will be on display, along with a DJ playing music for every generation.

To learn more, go to buckeyemainstreet.org.

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Haunted houses return for Halloween

BY CAMERON CHESTER West Valley View Staff Writer

Allen

Thompson, owner and operator of Scarizona Scaregrounds, promises this haunted venues’ season will be chaotic activity and all over madness.

The grounds have two haunting experiences — Scarizona, which begins Oct. 7, and Frights in the Lights, both of which are recommended for those 12 and older.

“We have two haunted attractions this year,” Thompson said. “Each year, we strive to mix things up by adding new effects and keeping up with the latest technology. This haunted house is all about chaos, disorder, bedlam and havoc.”

Frights in the Lights is a milelong drive-thru experience with large, spooky spiders and pumpkins. This is a separate ticketed event meant for families with young children.

“Neither of these events would be possible without our talented employees who make them possible,” Thompson said.

“From our actors to our parking lot attendants to our creative team and everyone in between, it truly is a team effort to make magic every night for an entire month.

Allen Thompson, owner and operator of Scarizona Scaregrounds, promises this haunted venues’ season will be chaotic activity and all-over madness. (Scarizona/Submitted)

“One of our strategic goals for Scarizona is to get better every year, so each season we do our best to bring event attendees the high-quality haunted show they’re looking for. To do this, our creative team works year-round on organizing and making sure this annual event happens. We are also always looking to grow and innovate; that’s how we came up with the separate Halloween drive-thru event for families and those who don’t want to be scared but still want to celebrate the fun, lighter-hearted side of the Halloween season.”

Scarizona and Frights in the Lights

WHEN: Various times Friday, Oct. 7, to Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: Scarizona, Thompson Event Center, 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa

COST: Tickets start at $24.95 for Scarizona and $24.95 per car for Frights in the Lights

INFO: scarizona.com or frightsinthelights.com

This Halloween season, there are other haunted houses for families to experience around the Valley. Here are some of the frightening few.

The 13th Floor Haunted House

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, with over 15 locations. It brings a premier haunted house experience to markets across the country, including Phoenix.

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 2814 W. Bell Road, Phoenix

COST: $29.99

INFO: 13thflooraz.com

AZ Field of Screams

Prepare to be frightened, dare to enter. Watch out for the living dead. This field of screams haunts guests as they travel through a quiet, dark cornfield, anticipating every second danger lurking around the next corner.

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale COST: $25

INFO: azfieldofscreams.com

Fear Farm Haunted House

Fear Farm is the largest outdoor haunted attraction in the Valley, with

30 acres of six indoor/outdoor. Haunted attractions, plus the Phoenix Haunted Hayride.

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale

COST: $27.99

INFO: fearfarm.com

Golfland Fright Nights

Golfland-Sunsplash will undergo a terrifying transformation this October as it devolves into Golfland Fright Nights. Explore two Halloween attractions at one location. Visit its award-winning haunted house, The Gauntlet, or try a round of Spooktacular Golf!

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 155 W. Hampton Avenue, Mesa

COST: $36.99

INFO: golfland.com

Terror in Tolleson

“When the lights go out, the terror begins!” this West Valley attraction’s website proclaims. Family owned and operated, this haunted house includes

such attractions as Asylum & Zombies, Phobias & Urban Legends, Carnevil and Slashers & MadMen. Ghost walk tours are also available from 5 to 6 p.m., offering nonscary fun for small children, families and those who are disabled, wheelchair adapted or in need of assisted access; the tours are free for those 5 and younger.

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween; VIP and ghost walk tours start at 5 p.m.

WHERE: 9210 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson

COST: $15-$100

INFO: terrorintolleson.com

42nd Haunt

This castle experience is a private haunt, operated by a family giving back to the community. Suggested $5 donations will ensure this event continues to thrive. The graveyard display grows each week until Halloween.

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, to Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 4226 W. Park View Lane, Glendale

INFO: 42ndhaunt.com

Haunted Graveyard Arizona

The Haunted Graveyard is a 13-minute haunted house with live actors, fog, loud noises and illusions. The intense walk-thru isn’t recommended for children younger than 13.

WHEN: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, to Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 8414 E. Valley Vista Drive, Scottsdale

COST: Free; $5 suggested donation

INFO: hauntedgraveyardaz.com

Mount Mayhem Bayou, A Blood Tale

Mix a little Southern gothic, a creepy swamp and Victorian old-world New Orleans lore and you have 2022 Mount Mayhem recipe for fright. Phobias may have prickled your innermost anxieties last year, but this season the Mount Mayhem Bayou, a blood tale, comes alive.

WHEN: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, to Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: 1740 E. Purdue Avenue, Phoenix

COST: Free; donations accepted mountmayhemhaunt.com

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Dolores Charlesworth

Dolores Charlesworth of Litchfield Park, Arizona died September 19, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born October 31, 1931 in Waterman, Illinois to Wayne and Dorothy Moudy.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 1 at 11:00 A.M. with lunch to follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6301 W. Indian School Road.

To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/dolores-charlesworth

Susan Leslee Ross

Susan Leslee Ross left this world peacefully September 26, 2022. Susan was born in Ogden, Utah on July 5, 1948 to Carlos Burton Carnahan and Audray Phyllis Stafford who preceded her in death.

She leaves behind her husband Ronald R. Ross four children, Jason (Stacy) Weaver, Angela (Mike) Goddard, Andrew (Heather) Weaver, and Melanie Weaver Limburg. Two step sons Ray (Laura) Ross, and Kyle (Danielle) Ross

Two brothers, three sisters, eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held October 29, 2022 at American Legion Post 61 in Avondale at 1:00 pm and at a later date interment in Bancroft Idaho.

Gail Lynn Wilson

Gail Lynn Wilson, 73, of Litchfield Park slipped her earthly bonds to join her Savior on September 20 after a brief but courageous fight against cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Carter, children Sally Ann (Burr), Paul, and Melissa, all of Boise; granddaughters, Clarity and Cassandra; brothers Alan (Jess) Pahrump, NV, Russell of Mead, WA, sister Diane (Kevin) Moses Lake, WA., brother-in-law, Douglas of Litchfield Park, nieces, and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, October 7 at 4:00 PM at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park.

To read her full obituary please visit thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/gai l-wilson

Margaret Jayne Malany

Margaret (Maggi) passed away quietly on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was a 4th of July baby and lived up to being a "firecracker" at heart. She was the first female Service Director for Ford Motor Company and worked for the company for 47 years. She was fondly called "Maggi the Motor Queen". Margaret was very accomplished in her career which included many awards from Ford Motor Company. She was an inaugural member of the Ford/Lincoln Warranty Administrator Advisory Panel and received accolades for her dedicated service and contributions. Margaret hailed from Chicago, IL and moved to Las Vegas, NV where she lived for many years before moving to Goodyear in March of 2021. She loved going to shows and became friends with many of the entertainers in Vegas. She had a heart of gold. She was an avid fan of the Golden Knights and the Chicago Bears. Margaret is survived by a brother (Lee), sister-in-law (Barb), sister (Colleen), 2 nieces, a nephew, 3 great nephews, & a great niece. She was preceded in death by her parents (Lee & Marion), sister (Maralee), and nephew (J. Kyle Braid). No formal service is planned. The family asks her friends to remember her fondly and see her rainbow through their tears.

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Brad ley Barrett “Barry”

“Brad” Homan, 62, passed away peacefully on Sep tember 22, 2022, in Storvorde, Denmark, where he lived with his beloved wife Hanne Rasmussen.

Barry and Hanne married in 2001, and followed their dreams to open a business called Plantebixen, a suc cessful and delightful greenhouse nursery and home décor shop on their small farm near the Limfjorden Fjord in Denmark. They thrived together on the farm, spending their days in sup port of each other, their business and community, and finding happiness in daily endeavors. Barry enjoyed his days here, his Plantebixen family of staff, customers, and neighbors. He adored Hanne, and she was his rock, his most avid fan, his soulmate. Our hearts, love, and gratitude are with Hanne now and always.

Barry was born in Goodyear, Ari zona on October 29, 1959 to Alan B. “Barry” Homan (deceased), and Sara Kelly Homan. The family later moved to Litchfield Park, Arizona in 1964. Barry was also known as “Brad” when he lived in Arizona. Barry “Brad” is survived by his loving wife Hanne Rasmussen, and her sister Lene Kris tensen of Storvorde, Denmark; his mother Sara Homan of Litchfield

Bradley Barrett Homan

Park, Arizona; his brothers and sisters: Bo Homan of Cottonwood, Arizona; Randall Homan (Al) of San Francisco, California; Marla Massey (Scott) of Litchfield Park, Arizona; Tom Hawks (Kelley) of Sarasota, Florida; Thad deus Homan (Lori) of Jeffersonville, Vermont. He was an adoring uncle to Emily Emerson, Caroline Emerson, Elizabeth Rhoman, Barrett Homan, and Vivien Homan. He is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Joanne and Fred Quinn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and many cousins, grandnephews, and a grandniece.

Beloved by his parents, family, and friends, Barry is sorely missed by all. A natural showman, he entertained his siblings, friends, and cousins when he was young with his creative schemes: puppet shows, song recitations, model rocket launches, mouse mazes, elabo rate drawings, train sets, a robotic dog called Cat Scat, his drinking bird col lection, juggling while skiing, sailing demonstrations, a high school mime troupe, and many other “Brad” proj ects. He had an inquisitive mind, a sharp wit, and was intensely passion ate about his projects and opinions. Barry was a kind and loving person, and always showed deep affection for the people in his life, and for all his pets as well.

Barry attended Litchfield Elemen tary School (1973), Agua Fria High School (1977) and Arizona State Uni versity. He moved to Germany in 1982 to pursue his dream of perfecting his German language skills, and becom ing an international traveler. Barry was an accomplished juggler, and a long-time member of the Internation al Juggling Association (IJA); he met

his wife Hanne at an IJA convention in Leeds, England. Barry was a talent ed actor and linguist, performing in plays and with improv groups in Ar izona and Germany, speaking in both English and fluent German. He com pleted his studies to become certified as a German language actor. He was continually honing his acting skills, learning new juggling skills, and per fecting his cabaret juggling act. He was a consummate professional and an amazing performer.

Dedicated to his wonderful wife Hanne, and to his large circle of fam ily and friends, Barry always reached out to others and stayed in contact. He had a mind like a steel trap and was quick to recall many a person, event, title, or item, much to the delight of everyone. He loved to wax nostalgic, and was an avid collector of antique gumball machines. His warmth, smile, and unique personality touched us all. His wife and his family will be forev er grateful for the treasured time they spent together. He leaves us with an abundance of priceless memories and a sense of deep love.

A celebration of his life will be ar ranged by his wife Hanne in Denmark in the weeks ahead, and his mother and family will announce an addition al celebration of his life later this year, to be held in Arizona.

Cards are so appreciated at this time, and can be sent to: Hanne Rasmussen Egensevej 189 Storvorde, Denmark 9280 and / or

Sara Homan

P.O. Box 771 Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340

Jeanne Bohndorf Freed

It is with immense sadness our family announces the sudden passing of Jeanne B. Freed on Sept. 18. Born at home in Milford CT, the family then moved to Kansas City where Jeanne got married, had two boys, Kevin, and Lance, and began her education in healthcare. She first worked for an Eye Doctor while furthering her education. She then moved into a brand-new hospital in Overland Park KS, and finished up her healthcare career at St. Lukes Nursing College in K.C. MO. The oldest of four children, and the only girl, she became quite active in anything the boys were doing. She was a well-rounded girl, tough, smart, and determined, but always a classy lady. She played on the Tennis team for Wyandotte High and loved it, and later added golf to her activities. She retired to Avondale in 2001, finally leaving all that cold and snow behind. The mountains, scenery, and the Wildlife really appealed to her, not to mention golfing year-round. Now she is dancing with her favorite performers, Elvis, and Roy Orbison. She will be deeply, deeply missed. Jeanne is survived by her son Lance Freed (Avondale), her brother Jeff (and Virginia) Bohndorf of Basehor KS, their kids Kurt (Robin/ daughter Shea) Bohndorf of Chicago, and Jared (and Angie/ sons Lucas, Blake) Bohndorf of Shawnee KS.

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at 11am at Ground Control Coffee Bar 4860 N. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield Park AZ. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the AZ Humane Society. She will be forever in our Hearts.

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Ogas of Litchfield Park was named to the summer 2022 dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the dean’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eightweek terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring and summer. SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with an 89-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 165,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester.

Rylee Johnson of Litchfield Park was named to the dean’s list at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, for the spring 2022 semester. Johnson’s major is biology. To be eligible for dean’s list, a student must carry a semester GPA of

3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded college-level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the semester. Fort Lewis College teaches a broad range of subjects, and a diverse student body weaves cross-cultural knowledge throughout signature programs focused on environmental studies, education, the health sciences, creative arts and business administration.

Megan Starses of Goodyear was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. She is in the class of 2024. Starses is one of more than 4,000 students named to dean’s list at Tufts University. Students must earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or greater for the semester. Tufts University has campuses in Boston, Medford/ Somerville and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires, France.

Adrienne Marie Crocker and Matthew Swanson, both of Waddell, were named to the dean’s list at the University of Maryland Global Campus for

the spring semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative

GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce.

Grace Brinker made the president’s list and Zoe Brinker the dean’s list at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. They are both from Goodyear. To be eligible

for the dean’s list, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the spring 2022 semester at Drake. To be eligible for the president’s list, students must have earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the spring 2022 semester at Drake. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through six colleges and schools.

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