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October 7, 2020

Back-to-school time, finally BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

NEWS ............ 10 State Rep. Sierra in hospital with COVID-19

NEWS ............ 12 Can you have a debate with just one candidate?

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For months, buses at the Agua Fria Union High School District transportation hub have been as motionless as a painting. Soon, as many West Valley classrooms open for the first time in nearly seven months, drivers will rev up the diesel engines and put the buses in gear. The time is fast approaching for teachers and students also to get back in gear, after months of teaching and learning online. School is coming back—though with major changes. Signs at schools will remind students to wear masks and practice social distancing. At Saddle Mountain School District, “Our teachers and staff have been eagerly awaiting the day when they can welcome students back physically into our schools,” said Dr. Paul Tighe, the district superintendent, in a letter to families. “The health metrics for our district have improved over the past two weeks to a point where we can safely resume in-person learning, with extra safety measures in place.” Saddle Mountain reopens its Buckeye and Tonopah classrooms Tuesday, Oct. 13.

When they finally return to classrooms Oct. 12 after seven months of school closures, students at Agua Fria Union High School District will be greeted by signs reminding them of new safety measures. Many other West Valley school districts plan to reopen this month with similar guidelines. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

“As mandated by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, face coverings are required for students and staff,” Tighe noted. Agua Fria Union high schools reopen a day before Saddle Mountain. “We are still on schedule to open with

the hybrid (schedule) on Oct. 12 and continue to monitor our planning,” said Dennis Runyan, superintendent of Agua Fria Union.

Lisa Otondo, who lives in Yuma, and challenger Travis Angry, a Goodyear resident, participated. In the Arizona House of Representatives race, incumbents Charlene Fernandez, a Yuma resident, and Geraldine Peten, who lives in Goodyear, and challenger Joel John, a Buckeye resident, answered questions submitted by voters. Otondo, Fernandez and Peten began serving Jan. 9, 2017, and will end their cur-

rent terms Jan. 10, 2021. On Nov. 3, West Valley voters will decide if the three will serve consecutive terms, or if one or more of the challengers will take office. Among the topics debated, Republicans Angry and John and Democrats Fernandez, Otondo and Peten gave perspectives on mail-in voting and Proposition 208, which is on the November ballot.

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Five District 4 candidates debate

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West Valley View Contributing Writer

Voters in Buckeye and Goodyear will soon help decide on Arizona Legislative District 4 representatives. The huge district stretches from the West Valley to Yuma and Tucson. District 4 candidates participated in an Oct. 1 online debate, sponsored by Arizona Clean Elections. In the Arizona Senate race, incumbent

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School...continued from page 1 Runyan noted classrooms are already warming up with human presence. And, like other districts, Agua Fria provides the option of in-person or at-home learning. “Teachers returned physically to the classrooms about 10 days ago to plan and to teach from their classrooms. We continue to collaborate together for safety planning and have about 5,800 students currently returning on a hybrid schedule and 2,200 students staying home for virtual learning on the flex plan,” Runyan said At Agua Fria, Saddle Mountain and elsewhere, many students have been wearing masks to school-sponsored meal distributions and other events.

Wait-and-watch mode Some districts, like Pendergast Elementary School District, are taking more time to bring students back to school. “We are carefully watching the Maricopa County benchmark data weekly before making any decisions to reopen. At this point, we will be learning virtually until further notice,” said Nedda Shafir, Pendergast spokeswoman. Litchfield Elementary School District

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is also in wait-and-see mode: “We continue to monitor Litchfield Elementary School District’s benchmark standing on the Maricopa County Health Department’s School Reopening Dashboard with great anticipation of when to safely resume in-person learning,” Litchfield announced. Littleton Elementary School District also remains undecided, as of press time: “Littleton has a board meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to discuss possibly returning to in-person learning Oct. 19 after our fall break,” said Rita Sanchez, a Littleton spokeswoman.

A move to yellow According to the “School Reopening Dashboard,” much of the West Valley has moved from red (widespread COVID-19) to yellow (moderate). New COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County dropped to about 300 per day in September and the first week of October. In August, an average of 556 new COVID-19 cases were reported daily in the county—a sharp fall from July, when the average of new cases was more than 2,200 per day.

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Masks will be required of students—but many are used to wearing them to activities like school-sponsored meal distribution. (Images courtesy Saddle Mountain)

The metrics are moving in the right direction in places like the Buckeye Elementary School District. According to the district website, “BESD now falls within the yellow classification, with ‘Moderate Overall Risk.’ This is an improvement from our prior status of red. “As a result: We will begin to partially reopen in ‘Yellow’ Oct. 12. … ‘Yellow’ indicates hybrid learning opportunities designed by the site that safely increases the number of students on campus.” Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 was “transition week” at Avondale Elementary School District. Classrooms at Avondale Elementary are scheduled to reopen Monday, Oct. 12. Also Oct. 12, Liberty Elementary School District and Buckeye Union High School District plan to begin a hybrid model.

According to the Buckeye Union website, “Students will be divided into two groups. One group will attend classes on campus and in-person on Mondays and Thursdays, and will be distance learning on Tuesdays and Fridays. The other group will attend classes on campus and in-person on Tuesdays and Fridays, and will be distance learning on Mondays and Thursdays. All students will be distance learning on Wednesdays following a late start bell schedule specific to that day.” It may take some time for students to get comfortable with the new schedules, masks and other changes. But many teachers and staff around the West Valley would agree with Rob Roberson, superintendent of the Buckeye Union High School District. In a Facebook message, he said: “We look forward to having students back on campus.”

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Buses that have been empty for six months will begin delivering Agua Fria Union High School District students from home to school and back beginning Monday, Oct. 12. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

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Ballots in the mail, voting begins Oct. 7 BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The campaign signs at intersections around the West Valley point to Nov. 3. According to the Maricopa County Department of Elections, early ballots are being mailed starting Wednesday, Oct. 7. In-person voting begins Oct. 7, through Election Day, Nov. 3. Registered voters can vote by mail or in person. To check early ballot voting status and more, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/elections. The Nov. 3 election is the final election held between nominees of various parties, as well as nonpartisan races including school board elections, bonds, ballot propositions and initiatives. Voters have the option to request a ballot in the mail or vote in person at any location open Oct. 7 to Nov. 3. “Because of the need for physical distancing and heightened safety protocols, voting locations may have moved, but we are expanding access through a Vote Center model. Voters may now choose from any voting location, rather than just one assigned location,” said Scott Jarrett, director of Election Day and emergency voting with the Maricopa County Elections Department. “These large locations will also be able to check in more voters at a time and are located across the county, including on tribal land and in rural areas to ensure in-person voting continues to be an option for all communities.” To date, nearly 78% of Maricopa County’s nearly 2.5 million registered voters requested a ballot in the mail. Voters have the option to return early ballots by mail by Oct. 27 or drop it off at any Vote Center or secure ballot drop box by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The elections department is also adding new drive-thru drop boxes in the parking lots of sport stadiums across the county. Voters will be able to return completed ballots in their signed and sealed green affidavit envelope from their vehicles. Trained staff will work at all drive-thru drop boxes and will deliver the sealed envelopes to the elections department nightly, tracking the chain of custody and keeping ballots secure. Drive-thru drop box locations are open Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 to

Nov. 3. Find sites and hours of operation at locations.maricopa.vote. “Maricopa County has been providing every voter with the option to request a ballot in the mail since 1996. We have layers of oversight to ensure only valid ballots are counted,” said Rey Valenzuela, director of early voting and election services with the Maricopa County Elections Ballot signs are at scores of intersections around the West Valley, in anticipation of the Nov. 3 election. The county begins mailing ballots Oct. Department. “We plan to 7. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) make sure that no matter what option voters choose, it’s safe, The Avondale Elementary School accessible and secure.” District requests a continuation of the existing 15% override. If approved, School funding the $5.1 million override would cost West Valley residents will vote on the owner of a home with a limited federal and state representatives—as property value of $123,470 (the averwell as hyper-local issues involving age value of a home in the district) apschool funding and school boards. proximately $139 per year, according Several school districts are asking West Valley residents for funding. Voting...continued on page 5

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Debate...continued from page 1 As state funding for education came into question, the candidates were asked to comment on Proposition 208, the school funding measure that would request an increase on income tax for those making $250,000 or more a year and would allocate the revenue to teachers and academic programs. “On Prop 208, I really wanted to support it. … Some of the funds that are collected before they’re distributed, they go to four different departments. … I want to make sure we get that money not in the departments but in the classrooms,” John said. “The other thing that I found objectionable about it was that the state Legislature can’t make changes to it, so if modifications need to be made, it would take a supermajority (vote).” Speaking on state funding, Peten described what she called “The Matthew Effect.” “Education has received a tremendous amount of money, but it has not been equitable or adequate for all citizens, children and parents throughout the state,” she said. “Right now, we’re

A moderator and five candidates for three Legislative District 4 positions took part in an online forum Oct. 1. (Image courtesy Arizona Clean Elections)

doing a results-based funding, which ironically goes back to the Bible. It’s where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It’s ‘The Matthew Effect.’ We need to revise our school funding formula to make sure that it is in alignment with our state standards.”

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Fernandez said Proposition 208 “is where we have to go. We can’t just put a Band-Aid on it. … When we fund public education and we have kids that are coming out of school better equipped to go to college and into the workforce, we build our economy.” Otondo said she supported the measure, “But will Prop 208 be enough? It will bring approximately $900 million to the game. … I support 208 because the Arizona Legislature did not do its job in first place.” Angry reflected on the economy in saying he is against the proposition. “We have to make sure we are following the dollar to the classroom. Prop 208 would bankrupt our economy. Education takes up the majority of our budget. To bankrupt our economy right now would not be the right way to,” Angry said. “We need to go ahead and do something different than what these politicians have been doing, which is nothing.” Voters questioned the candidate’s perspectives on the security and accessibility of mail-in voting for the 2020 election. “I think the most solemnly duty we have as citizens is the honor to be able to vote, but this election season is different,” Angry said. “I hear a lot of voters are actually taking their ballots directly to their local precincts, which I think should be done. … We should be cautious with it, but I do believe we

need to make sure that we do have a fair election.” Fernandez gave her advice. “Be a first-week voter,” she said. “As soon as that ballot gets to your mailbox, you fill it out and you get it back in. … Mailing your ballots is safe. There’s nothing wrong with our U.S. Postal (Service) except being extremely underfunded by our Congress.” John suggested getting involved in the process. “The thing that will help make our election most secure is to make sure we elect good people, especially at the county level and the county recorders’ offices, make sure they are following the law, the state statutes in regard to our voting. … Also, if we can, volunteer at our local precincts, ” John said. Peten noted the positive aspects of technology. “I think it is a very safe, convenient way to vote,” she said. “My heart goes out to those states that have in-person voting and the lines are incredibly long. That truly is a definite hardship on people, especially senior citizens or parents with young children. … Technology is in our favor.” Otondo supported voting by mail. “Right now, approximately 85% of the voters in Arizona are using mailin ballots. It’s very secure here. … I strongly support vote by mail. “I think that the fewer people that arrive at the polls is safer,” Otondo said.

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to ballot information. Buckeye Union High School District residents will decide on an $87 million bond for classroom additions, classroom remodels/expansions, student technology, transportation vehicles and athletic facilities renovation. According to Buckeye Union ballot information, “The tax impact over the term of the bonds on an owner-occupied residence valued by the county assessor at $250,000 is estimated to be $148.98 per year for 26 years, or $3,873.48 total cost.” Liberty Elementary School District residents will decide on a continuation of the existing 10% override of about $2.4 million. According to ballot information, “The estimated continuation cost of the full override to an owner of a home with a limited property value of $168,170 (the average value of a home in the district) would be approximately $136 per year.” Saddle Mountain Unified School District residents will vote on a continuation of the existing 10% override. The estimated continuation cost

of the full override to an owner of a home with a limited property value of $116,650 (the average value of a home in the district) would be approximately $20 per year. In the Tolleson Elementary School District, voters will decide on a continuation of the existing 15% override. The estimated continuation cost of the full override to an owner of a home with a limited property value of $85,510 (the average value of a home in the district) would be approximately $101 per year. Tolleson Union High School District residents will decide on a continuation of the existing 15% override. The estimated continuation cost of the full override to an owner of a home with a limited property value of $106,100 (the average value of a home in the district) would be approximately $95 per year. West Valley voters also will decide on school board representatives. Buckeye Elementary School District voters will choose from Amy Lovitt, Michael Melton, Brett Benninghoff and Richard Hopkins for three open seats. Six filed as Buckeye Union High

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School District board candidates for three open seats: Morris Seeskin, Megan Blackburn, Jeffrey Brady, Kristi Bencomo, Paul Jensen and Brian Turner. Five candidates filed as Litchfield Elementary School District governing board candidates for three open seats: Ryan Risselman, Tawnya Pfitzer, Jeremy Hoenack, Danielle Clymer and Melissa Zuidema. Four candidates filed as Littleton Elementary School District governing board candidates for three open seats: Sara Contreras, Kathy Reyes, John Raeder and Sophia Johnson. Other West Valley districts canceled elections, due to a lack of competition. Agua Fria Union High School District residents will not vote, as only Kristen Acton, Gina DeCoste and Trey Terry filed for three open board seats. They will be appointed. Similarly, Avondale Elementary School District will not have an election, as Amy Lowe, Mark Gonzales, Megan Griego, Elizabeth Canchola and Robert Vernier were the only candidates to file for the five open board positions. Liberty Elementary School District

will not have an election for the governing board, with only three candidates for the three open seats: Suzanne McEvoy, Jamie Miller and Paul Bixler (William Jennings withdrew his candidacy). And only three filed as Saddle Mountain Unified School District governing board candidates for the same number of open seats: Bernadette Delacruz, Bonnie Hudson and Paul Roetto. Tolleson Elementary and Tolleson Union High school districts will not have elections. Due to a lack of competition, Anthony Aponte, Belinda Quezada and Roberta Garcia will be appointed to the Tolleson Elementary School District governing board and Steven Chapman, Kino Flores and Freddie Villalon will be appointed to the Tolleson Union High School District governing board. All voting locations will follow strict physical distancing and cleaning guidelines, according to the county. Oct. 23 is the last day to request a ballot in the mail. For more information, visit recorder. maricopa.gov/elections. To check on your voting status, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/BeBallotReady.

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At its Sept. 14 meeting, the Goodyear City Council unanimously approved to continue a community paramedicine program with Peoria and Surprise— though with some changes. The Community Paramedicine Program, funded by a $175,000 United Healthcare grant, coordinates care for patients that would otherwise use the 911 system, according to Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi. “We began seeing patients in early November,” Luizzi said. “Unfortunately, we had to pause operations because of COVID.” Luizzi said the program proactively engages with patients who use 911 more than three times in a month or more than 12 times in a year. He said qualified paramedics provide support for the city’s most vulnerable residents and reduce the burden on hospital emergency departments. “Some of our goals are to reduce the emergent use and the non-emergent use of the 911 system and reduce the readmission rate for the three-day, seven-day and 30-day patients,” Luizzi said. He said in the first five months of the program, 225 patients were contacted. Patients are assessed and often given referrals for community-based programs. According to Luizzi, the program’s expanding referral network includes

Benevilla, Brookdale, Care First, Area Agency on Aging, Crisis Response Network, Home Instead, Hospice of the Valley and Meals of Joy. He said one retirement home has been particularly active in the program. “We actually had the most participation, this time so far, with Del Webb,” Luizzi said. “They actually started referring patients to us that they wanted us to follow up on. They were really high-risk patients.” Councilman Joe Pizzillo asked Luizzi about Abrazo or other hospital partnerships. Luizzi said there are ongoing discussions with Abrazo and added he remains “hopeful” those partnerships will continue. Councilwoman Wally Campbell described witnessing a “scared” 95-yearold patient, without immediate family, who received medical attention from a community paramedic. “He was scared. He didn’t know what to do,” Campbell recalled. “The professionalism that our crew showed him, and the concern and the caring, changed his whole demeanor. He was not afraid anymore” Mayor Georgia Lord added, “We hear time after time ‘partnership’ in the West Valley, and this is a prime example of that. This brings us all closer together, especially when you talk about health and life.”

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The Avondale Police Department recently promoted five officers. Lt. Olivia Contreras was hired by the Avondale Police Department in 2005. In 2015, she was promoted to patrol sergeant and currently works in the Criminal Investigations Bureau overseeing the Special Victims Unit (SVU). In 2018, she was awarded the Meritorious Service Award for her work in the Special Victims Unit. In 2019 she was the recipient of the Lady Boss of the Year Award presented to her by the Women Fulfilling Purpose Leadership Academy. Sgt. Manny Rios has been with the Avondale Police Department since 2015. Before joining the department, he served with the Gila River Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He also volunteers with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Sgt. Ryan Dodge started with the Avondale Police Department in 2007.

During his Avondale career, he served in the roles as field training officer on the SWAT team and as detective. Sgt. Jenny Rubio has been with the Avondale Police Department since 2013. Prior to joining the city, she was a correctional officer with the Arizona Department of Corrections. An Arizona native raised in the West Valley, after working in the Patrol Division, she became a Special Victims Unit detective. She has been involved in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics AZ. Sgt. Christopher W. Beckett has been with the Avondale Police Department since 2007. He has served in various roles in patrol, as a member of the Community Action Team, Tactical Operations Unit and as a field training officer. He is also a member of the Arizona Air National Guard. In 2019, he was deployed to Qatar and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his leadership.

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Avondale State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra hospitalized for COVID-19 BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Managing Editor

Arizona State Rep. Lorezno Sierra was in an East Coast hospital due to COVID-19. Sierra lives in the Cashion area of Avondale and represents Legislative District 19. According to a post on Sierra’s Facebook page, Lorenzo was traveling and went into a Washington, D.C., hospital Oct. 4 “with complications due to COVID-19. Today (Oct. 5), Rep. Sierra was transferred to the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he is intubated and resting comfortably while receiving treatment.” The post noted that “Lorenzo’s wife, Rhonda, continues to recover from her own diagnosis of COVID-19 and is resting with family in Washington, D.C.” On Sept. 29, Sierra made a series of tweets: “On Sunday, Sept. 27, my wife and I exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 while visiting family in

been advised to assume it is positive until officially diagnosed. “My wife and I both tested negative for the virus prior to our travels,” Sierra tweeted. “Despite taking extensive precautions at all times, we somehow became infected. This goes to show that COVID-19 is highly contagious. Rhonda and I urge everyone to wear masks when in public, practice physical distancing, and frequent handwashing and sanitizing to remain as safe as possible.” Sierra, a Democrat, is unopposed on the ballot as he runs Arizona State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, who lives in Avondale and rep- for reelection. (Diego Espinoresents District 19, was admitted to an East Coast hospital over the za, the other District 19 repreweekend due to COVID-19 symptoms. He traveled there with his sentative, also is not opposed wife. (West Valley View file photo) on the ballot.) Washington D.C. My wife tested posState Sen. Lupe Contreras of Disitive while being treated at a local ER. trict 19 tested positive for COVID-19 I am awaiting my test results, but have in April. He recovered at his Avondale

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the District 13 state senator position. Sandoval currently serves on the Agua Fria Union High School District governing board. She was elected to the Agua Fria board in 2016. Sandoval collected signatures this year to run for the Avondale Elementary School District governing board. But some of her signatures were successfully challenged, and she will not be on the Avondale Elementary ballot. The West Valley View called and emailed Sandoval for comment on her school board candidacy. Sandoval has not replied, as of press time. With COVID-19 being the top priority for 2020, voters participating in the District 13 forum asked about legislative plans for the pandemic, climate change and education. “In the almost four years that I served on the school board, I have never had so many teachers contact me with concern of fear of their safety and fear of their lives. They didn’t want to go back into the classroom,” Sandoval said.

“They don’t feel that it’s safe. They don’t feel that we’ve met the metrics.” She said she voted against an October return to school. “I was very disappointed in the way our board voted for that,” she said. “We’re working on making sure our staff is safe.” Sandoval took a shot at her District 13 opponents who did not participate in the forum. “My opponents are out—disconnected with the reality—with their diamonds and pearls and their leopard pants, shopping. Or, (they) just don’t care about the fact that they’re not here tonight. Them not being here tonight shows that they don’t care. … That they don’t want to address the needs of the people who are hurting, the people who lost jobs, that are losing their home, that can’t pay their rent, that are losing their health care because they lost their jobs.” She said she was concerned about the balance of public health and business.

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True or false? Editor: With just a few weeks until the election, it’s time to update President Trump’s truthfulness, because some folks might mistakenly vote for what Trump says, rather than the actual facts. The Poynter Institute, a nonpartisan group, fact checked over 800 of Trump’s statements as of Sept. 12 and found that 72% were false or mostly false and 28% were true or mostly true. Here are some recent examples of Trump’s false statements that might mislead some voters: “Biden will destroy protections for preexisting conditions.” (Sept. 10) FALSE: Joe Biden supports the protections of the ACA: Trump is in court trying to eliminate them. “I saved the auto industry. We brought you a lot of car plants.” (Sept. 10) FALSE: There were fewer auto workers at the end of 2019 than there were at the end of 2016. One Jeep plant reopened under Trump. “Election officials are sending 80 million ballots all over the country.” (Sept. 7) FALSE: Many states are sending out applications for mail-in voting due to the coronavirus. “I never called John McCain a loser.” (Sept. 3) FALSE: Yes, he did, as we have seen on video. “There was tremendous (election) cheating in New York.” (Sept. 1) FALSE: There were some delays, but there was no known cheating or fraud. “Only 6% of the people died from COVID—they died from other causes.”

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(Sept 1.) FALSE: Many people had other serious health problems, but it was COVID-19 that caused their deaths. “Biden failed to condemn violent groups—he faulted the police.” (Sept. 1) FALSE: Joe Biden came out strongly against violence during the protests and in support of police using appropriate tactics. “The entire city of Portland is ablaze all the time.” (Aug. 31) FALSE: There has been violence in a few areas of Portland for months, but no serious fires were set by the protesters. “The video shows Kyle Rittenhouse being violently attacked.” (Aug. 31) FALSE: Rittenhouse shot and killed a protester and was running away. He shot two more people who tried to take his rifle. “I insisted on the National Guard going into Kenosha.” (Aug. 31) FALSE: The governor sent them in. Trump named several cities where he thought the National Guard should go in. As usual, the Republican campaign strategy is based on creating fear. In 2016 it was fear of Mexicans, Muslims, immigrants, drug gangs and Democrats. This year it is fear of protesters, voting by mail, non-Christians, BLM, unfunded police and Democrats. They even show scenes of street demonstrations and claim that “this is Joe Biden’s America.” FALSE: This is President Trump’s America now! And the 190,000 Americans who have died from COVID on Trump’s watch would probably not agree that he has handled it well. Nor would the millions of unemployed people. Four more years of this? No! America can do much, much better without Trump as president. John Flynn Goodyear

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Editor: Every election season we are subject

to celebrities’ hordes and political parties asking us to “Get Out the Vote!” There are endless TV and radio ads that gratuitously glorify the American democratic process to near-pornographic levels and plead with all of us to leave no voter behind at the polls. They put the ordinary accomplishment of wearing the “I voted” sticker right up there on the pedestal with the actions of that firefighter who saved kids from the burning building last month. Winston Churchill said it best when he said, “Democracy is the absolute worst form of government, except for all of the others.” If you want to vote, go ahead, you certainly have the opportunity (although not the explicit constitutional right). But please don’t consider it a service to the public or anybody else. The whole idea of getting out the vote is based on the flawed concept that the more people vote, the better the outcome will magically be. This idea has no basis in historical fact. More and more people vote in each election, but you would probably have to go back 40 years to Ronald Reagan to get a consensus among historians that his presiden-

tial skills exceeded clearly his predecessor’s. Before that you would probably have to go back almost a century to Calvin Coolidge, demonstrating that there really is no correlation between voter turnout and political progress. Getting out the vote is an outright disservice to the American people. You only work harder and harder to ferret out more and more people who are less interested, less engaged and less informed about the political process than those before. In doing this you only serve to weaken the collective political intellect of the voters. I would argue that more democracy damaged our American Republic’s legislative process in the 20th century. In particular, direct election of senators has corresponded with the extinction of Legislative Branch compromise. Now both Houses of Congress are way more focused on winning the next election rather than providing good governance to the American people. So let’s not make our Democracy any worse than it has to be. If you want to vote, fine, but don’t badger anyone else—the polls are probably better off without their level of apathy in choos-

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ing our next elected leaders. Charles Peabody Goodyear

Hoping for the best

Editor: For the past three years I’ve been stationed as foreign soldier in Arizona. As a son of a naval physician, I lived in Virginia for six months in the 1990s, spent a year in high school as an exchange student with a host family in Georgia in 2001, and accomplished major parts of my military training in different parts of the U.S. I have always admired this country and its people for the progress, the warm-heartedness and generosity—no matter where I went and whom I met. These days it breaks my heart to see what’s happening out there. All the current conflicts, like impoverishment of considerable parts of society, violence, riots and racism, must not be ignored by anyone. These are major symptoms for deficiencies in society as a whole that will only get worse if suppressed and not properly treated at their roots. This will cost money and effort— no way around it. Negligence in solving these conflicts will have vast consequenc-

es for everyone in the future. People of a different opinion should be respected as humans. Most of the time in life there is more than black and white, red or blue. I got to know the term “agreeing to differ” as a specifically American term—it should be the basis to find a solution, not the end. Unfortunately, I don’t see a lot of this discussion culture remaining nowadays. You must not be afraid to discuss factual things because you fear your discussion partner could be of a different opinion. What I’m currently experiencing shatters me more from day to day. This great country is being ripped apart by small-minded trench warfare being exaggerated in the media and a leadership unable to even show an interest in keeping this country together as a whole. I really hope for the best and that one day America will become great again. Jan Meier Goodyear

Catastrophes of 2021 Editor:

We have had many catastrophes hit

the globe in 2020. So what about 2021? What new catastrophes do we have to look forward to? The ongoing catastrophes so far are increased flooding, accelerated weather storms, global warming, melting ice caps, pandemic, etc. Now for new catastrophes for 2021: the continued ice caps melting, global warming increasing at an accelerated rate, and drinking water contaminations. These will be our main threats, in addition to the ongoing catastrophes of 2020. What catastrophes are the ice cap (fresh water) melting and global warming going to cause? Well, the caps melting dilute the saline solution of the ocean, and the global warming raises the overall temperature of the ocean. If you have heard of the Gulf Stream, it keeps the land temperatures fairly mild, lows and highs. Now the Gulf Stream’s flow is dependent on the concentration of salt in the ocean and the temperature of the ocean. Melting ice caps add fresh water to the oceans, diluting the salt concentrations, and global warming increases the ocean temperature. What does this do to the Gulf Stream? It has already slowed the Gulf Stream flow down.

Eventually it will slow to a stop. What will be the results of this? I could write more, but if you want to find out what would happen if the Gulf Stream were to stop, look it up on the internet. It will shock any normal human being. Oh—by the way, there is no way to stop the ice caps from melting or to halt global warming. We are already past the point of no return. There is no man-made technology that exists today that can stop it or reverse it. Look it up—the truth will be hard to take, but it is coming. Dennis Wood Goodyear

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are one of the top factors in increasing property values. Despite the countless political ads It’s also obvious that taxpayers and you see on TV and social media, the voters care about their money: school most important offices on boards in Maricopa County your ballot might not be the collectively spend severones at the top of the ticket. al billion in public dollars Partisan elections get a each year performing their lot of attention as parties educational duties. and groups compete for But that’s only part of your vote for president, the reason why our local U.S. Senate, Congress, school board elections are state and county offices, more important now than and the legislature. ever. Few people realize that School governing boards in Maricopa County alone, have an immense amount there are also 231 school of authority in determining STEVE WATSON board candidates running school district policy, like for a chance to lead a school district deciding when to safely reopen or how like the one you live in. to have online and hybrid learning in Despite aspiring to the monumen- the meantime. tally important task of overseeing the School boards typically have five proper education and the well-being of members serving four-year terms, with our children, school board candidates three of those seats up for election this and their elections receive too little at- year. The races are nonpartisan, meantention. ing political parties do not pre-select We already know parents care about nominees to appear on the general high-quality education for their chil- election ballot. dren. We’re well aware that homeThe election of school board memowners understand how good schools bers is 100% in the hands of the voters

in the general election. Many parents and even teachers recently were surprised to learn how powerful local school boards are, as we watched first-hand how differently they addressed significant issues affecting communities, such as the current pandemic. While some districts moved completely to online learning this fall, others have recently (or will soon) jumped right back into in-person learning. None of these decisions by school boards were made in a vacuum, as district after district conducted numerous surveys, special meetings and community events as they gathered community input before making decisions. To help voters make decisions about electing school board candidates, who usually can’t afford to run TV ads or extensive social media campaigns, my office’s website has information on every school board candidate running in Maricopa County. For information, visit schoolsup.org.

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Tolleson and Phoenix districts partner for fall sports schedule BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

After petitioning the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) to play an alternative schedule for the fall, the Phoenix Union High School District and the Tolleson Union High School District agreed to play football and girls volleyball together. The districts are still in discussion about potential competitions in golf, swim, cross country and badminton. TUHSD schools in Avondale, Glendale and Tolleson include Copper Canyon, La Joya Community, Sierra Linda, Tolleson Union, University, West Point and Westview high schools. While other high schools have started football, Tolleson Union and Phoenix Union districts will begin games Oct. 23. Due to the community spread of

COVID-19 and following the AIA’s initial release of Guidelines for Returning to Athletic Activity, the two districts were unable to meet the metrics or guidelines, forcing both to postpone the start of the season. “We’re just happy to be able to get started with permissive practice and work our way towards safe competition and get games going for our student-athletes,” said Derek Fahleson, director of athletics, safety and security for the Tolleson Union High School District. “We realize it has been tough for our students who love to compete, and we would like to thank our communities for their patience and the AIA for their flexibility in allowing our alternate schedules.” The two districts are able to schedule competition after better COVID-19

After making the playoffs last year with an 8-3 season, La Joya Community High School—and other Tolleson Union High School District football teams—will be able to return to action with a limited schedule beginning Oct. 26. But the TUHSD teams will not qualify for the AIA playoffs. (Photo courtesy La Joya Community football)

positivity rates over the last few weeks. Because of the delays due to COVID-19, both districts required additional time to prepare student-athletes and create an alternative plan to put stu-

dents, coaches and schools in the best environment for safe competition. Due to the alternative schedule, neither district will participate in AIA-sanctioned playoffs for the fall season.

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After a delay of about a month, the high school football season recently kicked off. Under new co-head coaches, the twins Marcus and Mark Carter, Desert Edge brought its A game, overwhelming Canyon View, 56-0. Star quarterback Adryan Lara tossed five touchdown passes. On Friday, Oct, 9, the Scorpions take on Sandra Day O’Connor High, which looks like a tough opponent after a 4214 win over Verrado. Though unable to land in the end zone, Canyon View sophomore quarterback Ashton Zacher flashed promise against powerhouse Desert Edge, completing nine of 22 passes, with junior Miles Jones grabbing four passes. Canyon View goes for its first victory Friday against Maricopa, which is coming off a 27-19 win over Willow Canyon. Buckeye’s Verrado visits Avondale’s

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Benevilla hosts Zoom workshop on hospice care BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Benevilla hosts “The Big Difference: Hospice vs. Palliative Care,” a Zoom workshop, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The interactive presentation features expert senior care partners from Faith Hospice and Hope Care Hospice. Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort and support while attending to the emotional and spiritual needs of those facing an end-of-life situation. The workshop will explain differences between these two types of care. The free presentation is part of the Benevilla Educational Event Series. Each workshop features carefully selected professionals who can answer questions and provide resources for senior life changes, with an emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the risk of public exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben-

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Goodyear Pebblecreek Rotary Foundation to host Race for Relief BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary Foundation will present the first virtual Race for Relief fundraising event Nov. 12 Participants will have the chance to see if their race car zooms to the finish first to win up to $1,000. Proceeds will benefit low-income children and their families in the West Valley who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 virus. Funds from the Rotary Race event will be utilized to provide local children who attend Title I schools with their own books to take

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New research suggests family Avondale hosts movie night at Friendship Park history key for suicide risk BY JAMIE LANDERS AND FAITH ABERCROMBIE

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The Avondale Parks and Recreation Department features the film “Hocus Pocus” at an outdoor neighborhood movie night on Saturday, Oct. 10. The movie night will be held at Friendship Park 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Families are invited to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on. The movie starts at 6:30 p.m.; families are encouraged to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m. to reserve their spot. The Disney movie follows three outlandishly wild witches, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. They accidentally conjure Pocus” screens at an outdoor movie night Saturday, Oct. up unsuspecting pranksters as “Hocus 10. (Photo courtesy Disney) they try to cast a spell on Salem and reclaim their youth. goodie bag. The event is free to attend. ConcesThe city of Avondale asks those who sionaires will be on-site for food and attend to wear masks and follow social beverage purchase. The first 100 peo- distancing protocols. ple to check in with the city’s parks For more information, call 623-333and recreation booth will receive a free 2400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/events.

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For decades, researchers have looked to human genetics for linkages to mental illness, such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Patterns of inheritance are murky, but it is clear that “stuff runs in families,” said Dr. Douglas Gray, a psychiatrist and researcher at the University of Utah School of Medicine. His 2018 study—published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry—went a step further. It examined four specific gene variants that appear to raise the risk of suicide. Four percent “of genes in the genome have current evidence associated with suicide risk,” according to the study, which identified the variants as APH1B, AGBL2, SP110 and SUCLA2. Their presence is “noticeably associated with suicide risk.” “We need to tell people who’ve had a suicide that their family’s at risk,” said Gray, who studies suicide to better understand risk factors and develop prevention programs. This genetic component may account for as much as “45 to 50% of the risk,” he said. Genetic screenings or simply reviewing family histories could be one method of increasing both awareness and prevention, Gray said. The study was rooted in the work of another researcher at the University of Utah in 1980: Paul H. Wender. His team of American and Danish researchers in Denmark compared adopted children and their adoptive parents to biological parents and their children. “They looked at a group of children who were adopted at birth and then grew up and completed suicide,” Gray said. “It turned out that almost all of the risk of suicide was from the biological relatives and not the relatives that raised the child. So your suicide risk doesn’t come from the parents that adopt you, it comes from the parents you never met.” To put Wender’s revolutionary findings to the test, Gray and a team of geneticists began a project that used statistical resources from the Utah Population Database to study 43 extended families that, through several generations, had exhibited high suicide risk. After controlling for environmental factors,

gene variants determined to be prevalent in these families were then tested for their frequency through a generalized sample of 1,300 suicides in Utah. “We’re able to gather DNA of suicide completers for the past 20 years and actually look for genes that might increase the risk for suicide,” Gray said. The team also conducted what he described as “psychological autopsies,” interviewing parents of the person who took their life, as well as their siblings, friends and, occasionally, athletic coaches and other outside figures. What Gray uncovered in part mirrors the story of Jenny Gibson, a mother of two sons in Arizona, whose sister took her own life on Jan. 1, 2008. Four years later, her father died by suicide. “I was afraid,” Gibson recalled. “What if this is … hereditary? “My dad was very resilient. He didn’t have a mental illness. He was handling the loss of his daughter like any other parent would—it comes with depression and heartbreak—and I didn’t see anything different.” Experts say trauma associated with loss of a loved one can heighten levels of suicide risk. Gibson, her father and her sister had never been genetically screened. But Gibson said she is interested in examining those factors, along with environmental considerations, as a way to safeguard herself. Gray noted, however, that there’s no gene “that dooms you to suicide.” Gray compared the situation to flying. “When you look at when, sadly, an airplane crashes, there’s usually five or six different things that went wrong all in combination,” he said. “We’ll have a 17-year-old boy that dies of suicide and yeah, there was a romantic breakup, but if a romantic breakup was the cause of suicide, then none of us would be alive, right? “Diabetes runs in families, asthma runs in families … anxiety runs in families, depression runs in families,” he said. “Know your family history. If you have a family history of colon cancer, please get your colonoscopy and get it regularly. If you have a strong family history of significant mood disorders and you’re starting to get depressed, the earlier you get help, the better.

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Quentin STEM Academy recognized as Model PLC

District staff and community members celebrate Quentin STEM Academy being named a Model PLC school. (Photo courtesy Littleton School District)

Avondale’s Quentin STEM Academy has been honored as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC). The international honor comes from the Solution Tree organization and culminates a journey six years in the making, noted said Dr. Loni Fife, principal of Quentin. “The idea of professional learning communities began years ago when teachers advocated for more time to collaborate with peers. Years later, it is hard to imagine how far we have come as a school. I am beyond proud of my teachers for their hard work and dedication in becoming a Solution Tree Model PLC School,” Fife said. To be named as a PLC, schools have to recognize the key to improved learning for students is ongoing job embedded learning for the adults who serve the students. A PLC focuses on learning, collaboration and results. Also in the Littleton Elementary School District, on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, families will participate in their first virtual parent/teacher conference. Like most others around the West Val-

ley, LESD has been in distance-learning mode for the fall semester. “Parental engagement is a desirable component in schools and is essential for effective education. Through the engagement activities that have been afforded to our families, we have built relationships between the home and school in which our families value education, and as a result we are seeing an increase in student motivation and academic competence,” said Kristen Vande Water, executive director of the district’s school leadership.

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Jill Helland, principal of Garden Lakes School in Avondale, part of Pendergast Elementary School District, was awarded the Exemplary Principal Award from Steve Watson, Maricopa County School superintendent. Watson presented the award at a Sept. 29 virtual community event in the Pendergast district. “It is an honor to recognize Jill Helland as an Exemplary Principal. She is a transformational leader with an unwavering commitment to students and their academic, social and emotional growth. She has created a caring and supportive community that both attracts and retains teachers and staff. Jill’s positive approach is an example of leadership at its finest,” Watson said. This award is presented to individuals who exemplify practices and leadership who contribute to high expectations and exceptional student learning. They must undergo a rigorous five-step evaluation that involves a superintendent nomination, teacher/staff survey, video interview, site visit and data review. Pendergast Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jennifer Cruz nominated Helland for the award. “Jill is the consummate profession-

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As schools reopen, Arizona confronts high rates of COVID-19 in youth BY KATHERINE SYPHER

She lives with her husband, Reese, and son in Phoenix and works as a public defender for Maricopa County. She suspects she brought the virus home after visiting clients in jail. On a Friday a few weeks ago, Jay had a fever of 103. Although he showed no other symptoms, Jay’s fever wouldn’t go away, so after a few days, Gipson-McLean and her husband took him to the pediatrician. After both parents tested positive, they called numerous sites, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital and a CVS location, about having their infant checked. A swab test eventually was done at Banner Health’s testing site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, and it came back negative, but his mother is convinced the test wasn’t done properly. Pediatricians and public health experts believe a couple of factors may be contributing to the cases among young Arizonans. An August study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Hispanic youth were hospitalized for COVID-19 more than three times as much as white youth, while Black youth were hospitalized twice as much as whites. A later CDC study found that Native American children were 3.5 times more likely to have COVID-19 than white children. And this week, a CDC report found that 78% of individuals younger than 21 who have died from COVID-19 were Hispanic, Black and Native American. In her blog post, Christ said higher

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As West Valley schools prepare to reopen classrooms, some concerning data was provided by health officials. Arizona has one of the highest rates of COVID-19 in young people in the nation—driven in part, experts say, by a large population of children of color, who are more likely to have underlying health conditions that make them susceptible to the disease. As of last month, youth made up 10% of cumulative COVID-19 cases in the United States but 12.7% of Arizona cases, according to the most recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association. The state’s rate of 1,426.5 cases per 100,000 youth was the third highest among 48 states reporting, behind Tennessee and South Carolina. States report COVID-19 cases in young people differently. Arizona and 27 other states use an age bracket of 19 and younger. Others use 18 and younger, and a few use either 0-14 or 0-20 years old. In a recent blog post about youth cases, Cara Christ, director of the state Department of Health Services, said 30% of Arizona’s youth cases were in those 18-19 years old and that, overall, about 1.5% of Arizonans younger than 20 have been reported with COVID-19. Katie Gipson-McLean is certain her 8-month-old son, Jay, is among those who’ve had the virus, even though he tested negative.

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rates of testing might also be playing a role in Arizona’s youth numbers, and noted that about 12% of all people tested in the state have been under age 20. Nevertheless, 16.6% of youth tested for COVID have been positive in Arizona. And that positivity rate is far higher than several other states that also are testing higher rates of children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics report. When children and adolescents do get the virus, they are less likely to get sick than adults. Rarely, kids may develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, a severe condition found in some children diagnosed with

COVID-19 that can cause fever, rash, shock, severe inflammation and organ damage. But as many as 45% of children that have the virus may have no symptoms at all, according to the CDC. Baby Jay and his parents have just finished their two-week quarantine at home. Jay’s fever subsided, and Gipson-McLean has returned to work. But her own struggles to even get her son tested were disheartening, she said. “I’m sure it’d be discouraging for someone who doesn’t have the time or the resources or the wherewithal to be able to figure all that out.”

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Lucy V. Moreno, age 91 entered into the arms of God on 09-27-2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Camp 50 Litchfield Park, AZ on 03-02-1929 to parents Manuel & Emeteria Villa. She was second oldest to 9 children. On Feburary 4th, 1951 she married Henry S. Moreno. They had three children. She had a career at Goodyear Aero Space for 25 years before retiring where she helped build the air ships for the Goodyear blimps. She was a beautiful women, had a career and was able to balance her life with her children, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and many friends. Making each and everyone of them feel special. She was a great cook, and enjoyed entertaining in her home. She had a green thumb to grow flowers, roses and many plants. She could knit, crochet, and macrame. To know her was to love her. Surviving are 3 sisters Josie, Sallie and Hope (Eddie), two children Henry, Diane (Danny) and Connie who predeceased her Nov. 1, 2017 and her husband Henry on 09-16-2007. Three grandchildren Monica, Jennifer and Carlos, 10 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren with two on the way; also many nieces and nephews who adored her. Also predeceased by her were brother Manuel, Tony, Raymond, and Arnulfo.

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Lucretia Ann Agostaroia, age 65, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on September 23, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on April 25, 1955 to Charles and Mary Mattis in Somerville, New Jersey. Lucretia was a proud member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belongs to the Copper State chapter in Arizona. She is a graduate of West Deptford High School, Class of 1973; she also graduated from Rutgers, The State of New Jersey Camden College with multiple degrees in Social Work, Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in 1981. Lucretia loved God, her country and her family and friends. She loved children, animals, flowers, traveling and living life to the fullest while seeing and enjoying new things and experiences with her husband and friends. She was always proud of being a social worker and helping other people learn to help themselves. Lucretia worked for the State of New Jersey; was a Mental Health Screener and worked at various agencies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also had her own small private practice. She is survived by her husband, Fred Agostarola; her daughter, Jennifer Lundfelt; her son, Demian Lundfelt; her sisters, Cheryl Hoste, and Mary Jimenez. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Jarrett, Trevor, and Christian Lundfelt. Burial will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date. The family suggests that donations be made to an Animal Rescue group of your choosing in Lucretia's name. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/lucretia-ann-agostarola/

Homer W. Compton was born on December 4, 1923 in Jenkins, Kentucky and entered into rest on September 24, 2020. Homer arrived at Heavens gates just in time to celebrate his 71st anniversary with the love of his life, Charlotte Mae. They were married on September 24, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois. Homer is survived by his son, Michael (Rebecca) Compton, and his daughter, Cynthia (Ray) Huff of Las Vegas, Nevada. Seven Grandchildren: Ryan (Melissa) Compton of Mesa, Arizona, Doctor Matthew (Jessika) Compton of Bennington, Nebraska, Jocelyn (Rev. Rory) Chance of Monroe, Louisiana, Dallas Compton of Monroe, Louisiana, Austin (Sara) Huff of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brandon Huff of Las Vegas Nevada, and Lauren Huff of Las Vegas Nevada. Twelve Great-Grandchildren: Zariah, Micah, and Ryder Compton, Monroe and Theodore Compton, Jireh, Rowan and Rylen Chance, Gunnar Huff, Roman, Aries and Remington Babb. Two sisters, Christine Alexander of Dawson Springs, Kentucky and Lucy Emogene (Gerald) Hutton of Asheboro, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Mae Carroll, Parents, John and Stella Compton, Brothers Lee, Elmer, Bennett, Charles and William Compton and Sister Mella Smith. Homer enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and above all, going to church. He will be deeply missed by friends, family and all that knew him. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/homer-w-compton/

Reverend Daniel Augustus Blackman, 89 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away September 17th, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Daniel is survived by his spouse, Cynthia Blackman; his daughters, Deborah Ingersoll, Julie Blackman, and Heather Blackman; his brothers, James Blackman, John Blackman, and Ezra Blackman; and one grandchild, Mark Ingersoll. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Simeon Blackman and Iris Blackman; his brother, Phillip Blackman; and his sister Shirley Edwards. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/daniel-augustus-blackman/

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Weekly - Every other Week Monthly - You choose! 15 yrs Exp w/ Refs available. Bianka Ruiz 602 680 0421

EMPLOYMENT Immediate Openings for Direct Support Professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities. $12.00 - $13.00/hr, paid training, benefits, FT & PT hours avail. Apply online at www.aztec1.org or in person M-F 8:00a-3:30p at AZTEC, 7400 W. Olive, Ste. 24. 623-412-2888 or EOE.

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GREENSKEEPERS - $13.08 p/h, FT/PT with benefits Manual labor. Must be able to communicate in English, work weekends and OT. Previous golf exp. preferred. LANDSCAPE WORKER - FT Mon-Fri $12.25/hour with benefits. Plan, care and maintain recreational grounds for the community; including trimming, weeding, raking and water plants. Experienced in use of small power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. Apply online/view more jobs: employment.suncitywest.com or at Human Resources, 19803 N. R. H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The above positions include golf when availability is open. All positions must be able to communicate in English. All positions are open until filled. EOE

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Reputable feed mill in Buckeye looking for a Full time bagging machine operator. Will need to be able to lift 50 lbs. stack bags and keep track of count. Forklift experience is plus. Full benefits offered along with 401k. We are ESOP employer. Candidates are welcome to apply online at www.westernmilling.com at the careers center. Walk ins are welcome. Face masks required. Apply at 29700 W. Lower River Buckeye Rd. Buckeye 602-251-3600 West Valley View CLASSIFIEDS Make your ad stand out! Add Color! Call 623-535-8439

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AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

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HANDYMAN JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor

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Consider a Career in Corrections with Centurion! JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus available at some locations! Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LASAC, LISAC, LMFT) Expand your clinical skills while treating a diverse patient population with interesting clinical cases. Centurion is seeking MHPs for the Arizona State Prison Complexes in Goodyear, Buckeye & Phoenix. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Apply online at www.centurionjobs.com or contact Laurie at 520-317-3154 or lkoch@teamcenturion.com. EOE

HANDYMAN - 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan 602-434-6057 TINO'S HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC 10+ Years Xxperience HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry. Phone - 480-845-9637 *Not a Licensed Contractor

LANDSCAPING SERVICES O.N.B. Specializes in landscaping and trimming. Also Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Free estimates. 623-249-0610 - Robert Residential/Commercial.

ROOMS/ ROOMMATES Furnished Bedroom and private bath, available in private home October 7th. Age restricted, gated, premier golf community in Goodyear. Rent $815 per month including utilities plus deposit. Six month minimum term. Call 602-885-1193

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VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

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West Valley View and West Valley View Business publish legal ads every Wednesday in print and online. Deadline for legal ads is Thursday at 5pm for the following Wednesday. Be aware there may be early deadlines around holidays. Questions regarding legal ads please call Elaine at 480-8987926. To submit a legal ad please email it to: legals@ westvalleyview.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF TOLLESON IS SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION(S) TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION FOR GRANT FUNDS. CDBG funds must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight, or address an urgent need. Based on citizen input, as well as local and county planning objectives, it is expected that the City Council will select the final project(s) at this hearing. A Public Hearing to discuss the potential project(s) will be held at the regular City Council Meeting on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. via Zoom Conference at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5439720804 or via telephone at 1-253-215-8782 (Meeting ID: 543 972 0804). For more information about the hearing or the CDBG program, please contact Noël Schaus, Revitalization Manager for the City of Tolleson, at (623) 936-2728 or dial 711 for Relay. THE CITY OF TOLLESON ENDEAVORS TO MAKE ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS ACCESSIBLE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (LEP). With at least two business days advance notice, accommodations can be provided for LEP, sight- and/or hearing-impaired persons at this meeting. Please call the City Clerk at (623) 936-7111 or dial 711 for Relay to request an accommodation to participate in this public meeting. The City will try its best to accommodate any last minute requests. Please visit the City’s website at www.tolleson.az.gov/archive to view the agenda with detailed participation instructions. Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 / 33329

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: December 1, 2020 – 10:00AM Project: Indian School Road CFD Civil Improvements Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Indian School Road CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on October 9, 2020. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on October 20, 2020 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00AM Arizona Time on December 1, 2020 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00AM will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05AM via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Indian School Road CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE 623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: November 18, 2020 – 10:00AM Project: Sunrise Lane Ph 7A CFD Civil Improvements Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Sunrise Lane Ph 7A CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, dry utilities, street lights (all conduit) and paving including the Tuthill Channel Crossing, in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on October 9, 2020. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on October 13, 2020 at 10:00AM Arizona Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00AM Arizona Time on November 18, 2020 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396. Bids submitted after 10:00AM will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05AM via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Sunrise Lane Ph7A CFD Civil Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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WV NAACP Please note the following General Membership meetings of the West Valley NAACP Branch, for the purpose of the election of officers and at-larger members of the executive committee. On October 9, 2020, via Zoom (see link below) at 6:30 pm, there will be a report of the Nominating Committee, receipt of Nominations by Petition, and the election of the Election Supervisory Committee. All members whose memberships are current as of April 1st of the year, who's memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process, and who live and/or work within the unit's jurisdiction may be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the Executive Committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the Election Supervisory Committee, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting. On November 13, 2020, the election of the officers and atlarge members of the Executive Committee will take place via Zoom controlled by the Supervisory Committee. Polls will open from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. In order to vote in a Branch election, one must be a member in good standing of the Branch 30 days prior to the election. A form of identification is required Should a run-off election be necessary, that election shall occur on the following day, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 1 pm via Zoom. Run-off elections shall be conducted not less than ten (10) days after the original election. If you're interested in running for office, please forward your NAACP Candidates consent form with three (3) signatures of active members to nominations@wvnaacp.org no later than Monday, October 5, 2020. For the purposes of signing the petition, one must be a current member in good standing 30 days prior to the meeting. We look forward to your participating in these activities. WV-NAACP

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