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Littleton board members re-running for seats

BY SUMMER AGUIRRE West Valley View Staff Writer

Twoincumbent members of the five-member Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board are vying to maintain their positions this election.

Curtis Nielson and Amy Soucinek both have years of experience serving for the betterment of the district’s seven schools. The third candidate is newcomer Markus Ceniceros, a West Point High School senior.

Nielson is a retired metallurgical engineer. He grew up in Salt Lake City and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah.

After spending most of his career in Tucson, he relocated to Avondale in 2004. He became involved with the community upon retirement, serving on the Avondale City Council and fundraising for the Littleton district’s operation and maintenance (O&M) budget and the overrides.

In 2016, he took over his wife’s position as a board member for the Littleton school

district.

Nielson is an advocate for greater parent and teacher involvement with student reading, around which a majority of his work has revolved.

“I just see these kids coming into the Littleton district that don’t have a background in reading, or parents don’t or can’t read to them,” Nielson said. “From my studies with surveys I’ve seen here in Arizona, as well as in California, if you don’t read you’re not going to succeed.

“If you can read, you can get knowledge, and if you can get knowledge, you can be successful.”

As an engineer, he also emphasizes the importance of mathematics and advocates for student success in the subject.

Nielson acknowledges the importance of clean energy, such as the installation of solar panels at more schools and the transition to

electric school buses, but notes the limited budget from legislation. He sees student success in the classroom as his current focus.

“These kids have to learn to be successful, whether they go to college, they take up a trade, or whether they are an entrepreneur and open up their own business,” he said. “Without reading, writing and parental sup-

Javier Setovich brings new goals to new position

BY CAMERON CHESTER West Valley View Staff Writer

Buckeye

City Manager Dan Cotterman has appointed Javier Setovich, P.E., to the position of deputy city manager for the city of Buckeye.

In a corresponding move, Larry Hall, who had been acting interim deputy city manager, will return to his prior role as police chief.

Setovich has spent more than 30 years of his professional career in municipal administration, where in his past experience, he has been in charge of managing the operations and completion of capital projects for public works, water, wastewater, sanitation, fleet, facilities and other fields needing regulatory compliance.

“The role as deputy city manager presents

an opportunity to be part of an organization that is on the move,” Setovich said. “This new position brings responsibilities for a wide breadth of influence on what happens in the city. I will be focusing on supporting the successes of several departments and connecting their efforts to the city’s goals.”

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Soucinek, a West Valley native and Tolleson Union High School graduate, has taught elementary and junior high in the Buckeye Elementary School District for the past 16 years. She holds a bachelor’s in communications and political science from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and a Master’s in education with an emphasis on curriculum and teaching from Northcentral University.

Soucinek has maintained her seat on the governing board since January 2013. She was prompted to run due to the board’s absence of educator and school staff representation, feeling that it was missing their voice.

She is also a parent, as both her son and daughter attend schools in the Littleton district.

“I feel like those are two voices that are very important to have when you’re making decisions,” Soucinek said.

The most significant issue that she believes is impacting Arizona K-12 students is ensuring they have quality teachers and educational professionals, an issue she said is multifaceted.

Soucinek urges that the appreciation and respect of all educational professionals, administrators and school staff be given in compensation, as well as involving them in discussions about school and classroom needs.

“If you respect the hard work they do to provide an education to the students of Arizona, then you allow them to speak about the issues they are facing and compensate them for their hard work to train for the career and the time and energy they use to do the job after training,” she said.

“My goals are overall to make sure we give a quality education to all of the students in the Littleton district and to make sure that we are retaining our teachers and our staff.”

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In order to better support public education in the state, Soucinek highlights the need for a greater investment in its students and schools through funding textbooks, supplies and building maintenance in addition to salaries and compensation for educators.

“I strive to give all LESD No. 65 school staff as much in salary and compensation as we can, while maintaining quality schools and programs for the students,” she said.

Goodyear brewery medals at the Great American Beer Festival

BY JOE MCHUGH

West Valley View Staff Writer

The Saddle Mountain Brewing Company recently brewed its way to a fifth Great American Beer Festival medal in six years, with its now-iconic Scottish-style ale Taildragger Clan-Destine.

Having earned the bronze medal back on Oct. 8, Taildragger Clan-Destine has proved itself yet again to be one of the most consistent Scottish-style ales in the country.

“It must be a pretty darn good beer,” Saddle Mountain founder Laura Hansen said. “It’s on style, it’s brewed well, it’s packaged well, sent off well and the right people taste it. For all the things to coalesce into continually getting a medal is pretty impressive.”

Founded in 2014 by Hansen and now ex-founder Jacob Hansen, the Saddle Mountain Brewing Company has been creating craft beers of every nature all coining the name “Taildragger,” which stems from the Hansens’ love of vintage aircrafts.

The Clan-Destine is a play on words, deriving from the word “clandestine.”

It has been Saddle Mountain’s most famous beer since it was first entered

into competition in 2017, where it won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Ever since it has been its most popular beer, getting raving reviews from beer fans across the Valley.

“It is a popular beer,” Hansen said. “I know that when we don’t have it on, for whatever reason, we get a lot of feedback of, ‘Why didn’t you have it on?’ So the general public likes it.”

Since then, it followed with two consecutive gold medals in 2018 and 2019, as well as earning a silver medal at the World Beer Cup in 2018. The pandemic then struck in 2020, ending the medal streak for Saddle Mountain. It came back with a vengeance in 2021 by taking home the bronze medal.

“(Winning medals) feels very, very good,” Hansen said. “It is very nice to know that my brewer can make some seriously consistent, good beer.”

Perhaps one of the most impressive feats that Saddle Mountain accomplished was Clan-Destine continuing

to win medals despite its change in brewers over that time.

The beer was originally created by former Four Peaks brewer Neal Huttenhow, who wanted to create a better Scottish-style ale than the famous Kilt Lifter from Four Peaks. After hiring Huttenhow, Hansen gave him full creative control over the invention of a new, better Scottish-style ale.

Huttenhow later left the company, leaving Hansen to find a new brewer that could reproduce the Clan-Destine to its full competition level. Enter Anthony Lary, a meticulous brewer, who has kept up the standards for the beer in its competition performance.

“I think the recipe, the brewing style and the consistency of that style is all relevant to the original recipe and that brewer, as well as the current brewer and his talent to repeat that recipe, and it hits the marks that it needs to hit,” Hansen said.

Moving forward, Saddle Mountain is hopeful that it has a few more aces up its sleeves for the next Great American Beer Festival, as it hopes to put out more award-winning beers. More specifically, its Oktoberfest beer, a German märzen-style beer, as well as a new creation by Lary, falling in the Hazy IPA category, the biggest category in the Great American Beer Festival competition field.

Currently celebrating its eighth anniversary month with newly renovated floors at its location in Goodyear, the Saddle Mountain is looking to keep serving the West Valley good food and better beer.

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The Saddle Mountain Brewing Company took home a bronze medal from the Great American Beer Festival for its Scottish-style ale Taildragger Clan-Destine. (Saddle Mountain Brewing Company/Submitted)

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

To accommodate new transit ridership trends, the city of Avondale is announcing changes to transit services in the city.

First, the ZOOM bus circulator will suspend service in much of the area

north of I-10. Instead, the circulator will focus services primarily in areas south of I-10. The reconfigured ZOOM will be a continuous route that will circulate from the Avondale Civic Center complex to the Goodyear Park and Ride facility.

The route, however, will still offer transfer stops for Valley Metro buses at the Avondale Civic Center Complex and Goodyear Park-and-Ride.

Along with the service route change, the ZOOM service will now be free to all riders. Previously, riders paid 50

cents to ride the ZOOM. For details of the revised route or visit avondaleaz. gov/transit.

Most of the areas no longer serviced by ZOOM will have a new service option.

Buckeye City Council appoints city attorney

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

At the Oct. 18 regular meeting, Buckeye City Council appointed K. Scott McCoy as the city’s new attorney.

Set to serve as the city of Buckeye’s first in-house counsel, McCoy brings over 17 years of municipal law and land use experience to the city, most recently as assistant city attorney for the city of Yuma. He also has held similar positions for the cities of Chandler, Surprise and Casa Grande, and as a pri-

vate practitioner.

His experience includes a broad range of legal matters associated with mu nicipal government, with considerable time focused on land use matters. This includes negotiating and drafting con tracts, development agreements, eco nomic incentive agreements and leases, and other real estate-related business.

“I am thankful and excited about this incredible ground-floor opportunity,” Mc Coy said. “I look forward to working with the city’s professional staff and the mayor

and council to continue to make Buckeye the great city it is destined to be.”

McCoy earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colorado State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado School of Law, and he was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1999. He begins work on Monday, Nov. 7, at an annual salary of $225,000.

The Gust Law Group has provided contractual legal services for the city and will continue in this role for the foreseeable future.

K. Scott McCoy is set to serve as the city of Buckeye’s first in-house counsel. (City of Buckeye/Submitted)

Setovich is a licensed professional engineer in Arizona and has a Bachelor of Science in marine engineering technology from California Maritime Academy and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

“I have spent over 30 years in the municipal sector working for organizations of various sizes and at different stages of development,” he said. “My career has always been focused on bringing value that extended beyond my immediate area of responsibility. I have also been aware of the value that connecting with the community brings. “Last, but not least, is my approach to creating an organizational environment that promotes the success of the individuals. Communicating clear goals to a team that is appreciated and supported is a must do for anyone that has the privilege of being in a position of leadership.”

Setovich will begin his tenure as deputy city manager on Monday, Nov. 7. He is looking forward to being an instrumental part to the city of Buckeye

moving forward.

“Buckeye is doing amazing things, so developing an understanding of how they have been so successful is very important — just as important is to build relationships” he said. “Connecting with (city) council, the city’s team and with the community will develop a foundation for working together through the development and implementation of strategies that meet the challenges of a growing city.”

WeRIDE, a microtransit service and the first of its kind in the West Valley, softlaunched in Avondale on Oct. 24.

This new public transit program operates much like popular shared-ride, private on-demand service platforms. The official launch of the new service in both the cities of Avondale and Goodyear will be on Monday, Nov. 14.

Operated by First Transit, WeRIDE will provide convenient, affordable and on-demand shared rides in specific zones within the cities of Avondale and Goodyear, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All trips in both cities must take place within their respective zones apart from a few shared points of interest. WeRIDE is a shared ride service that pairs multiple passengers heading in the same direction in a single vehicle. By entering pickup and drop-off locations in the WeRIDE Micro App, riders will be matched with a vehicle going their way.

Over 275 virtual stops can be found throughout the WeRIDE zone. Most neighborhood stops can be found at lo-

cal community neighborhood mailboxes or at a park. Transfers can be made from WeRIDE to the reconfigured ZOOM service at both the Avondale Civic Center and the Goodyear Park-and-Ride.

The regular adult fare is $2 per ride. Riders over the age of 60, veterans, the disabled, and students currently registered at Estrella Mountain Community College and Franklin Pierce University will pay a reduced fare of $1 per ride. Children 5 years old and younger ride free with a fare-paying passenger age 16 or older.

Customers who prefer to pay cash for their trip can do so on board the vehicle. Drivers can only accept the exact fare and are unable to provide change. WeRIDE micro transit vehicles are clearly marked and ADA friendly and seat up to five passengers.

For the introductory launch of this service, the rider fee will be waived until Monday, Dec. 5. The app to request service, WeRIDE Micro, is available for download in the Apple and Google app stores.

For complete details about the service and links to the app, visit avondaleaz.gov/weride.

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Industry partners are the key to West-MEC’s future

BY DR. SCOTT SPURGEON West-MEC Superintendent

Industry partners are essential to Western Maricopa Education Cen ter’s (West-MEC) future as a career and technical education school district. West-MEC can be like Blockbuster and wait for others to catch up, or West-MEC could be like Netflix by adapting to its environment, continuously innovating and changing the game.

Many CTE programs have difficulty finding highly qualified industry pro fessionals to teach their highly techni cal courses. This is where partnerships with industry professionals are benefi cial. Collaborating and bringing in busi ness leaders and employees to share and demonstrate their industry knowledge for a period could not only help students learn but also give local organizations an inside look at the next generation of job-

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ready individuals.

The first step in growing our resume of industry partners is making West-MEC available to the community. West-MEC is part of the Arizona Commerce Authority for the first time in its history and is actively in volved in petitioning companies to come to Arizona, specifically the West Valley.

West-MEC works on the front end with these businesses, rather than them coming in to pursue talent and workforce solutions months later. There are consid erable opportunities to attract more com panies to the West Valley and work with businesses to make West-MEC even bet ter tomorrow than it is today.

The ideal industry partnership benefits both the business and the students. WestMEC’s partnership with the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) organization, for example, is one that West-MEC would like all future collaborations to look like.

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Katie Hobbs’ border plan

Editor:

Governor candidate Katie Hobbs would like Arizona to be more like the sanctuary city cesspools of California, Washington and Oregon.

Hobbs voted against the Border Strike Force. She wants to defund bor der security, and she supports amnesty and sanctuary cities.

Hobbs’ plan for dealing with the bor der crisis is clearly stated on her cam paign website. She’s for an open bor der and “compassionate treatment” of illegals. She wants to expand the work visa allocation system to “ease the bur den on our border communities and in centivize immigration.”

Hobbs sympathetically calls illegal

aliens’ “migrants,” and she plans to send the border county sheriffs the re sources they need to handle “migrant crossings humanely and efficiently.”

Hobbs also wants more funding for border community centers, emergen cy medical clinics and hospitals that are overwhelmed by illegals who are crowd ing in front of U.S. citizens who are being denied emergency and hospital treatment.

Hobbs addresses drug cartel sex and drug trafficking in her plan by boost ing resources at and near ports of entry to make the flow of Mexican import ed goods, like fentanyl and illegals stuffed shoulder to shoulder in box trucks, “smoother and faster.”

Finally, Hobbs wants to expand all Arizona government services, like tax payer-funded Medicaid, SNAP, hous ing and education for illegals, while they are waiting around for amnesty in

West-MEC students who successfully complete the electrical trade specialty program are awarded a year-one cred it in the IEC apprenticeship. The ap prenticeship is a four-year model. After completing the first year, students are interviewed, hired by an IEC contactor and sponsored for the next three years of the apprentice program. Students are not obligated to complete the apprentice ship but repeatedly take the opportunity to receive paid, hands-on training while learning more as they complete each phase of the instruction.

Through this partnership, West-MEC students receive an outstanding opportu nity and IEC receives an influx of jobready employees eager to join the field.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close, reduce their employees, or launch work-from-home initiatives, making it much harder to

our communities.

If you are an Arizona citizen and tax payer, Katie Hobbs wants you to shut up, pay up and move over. She has a plan.

Bill Sansom Buckeye

Candidates who hide

Editor:

I’m curious why some of our candi dates are “afraid” to debate.

Perhaps those in the press would ask each candidate the same questions with a 50-words-or-less answer.

Why would they expect me, as an inde pendent, to vote for them when they hide from their opinion and voting record?

Where do they stand on the attack on America oil and gas?

Is Biden right to push us toward for eign oil dependance? Yes or no?

Are $5 or $6 gas prices acceptable?

What about inflation? Is 8-plus per cent inflation acceptable?

Where do they stand on securing our

gain new industry partners. This has led to less opportunity for West-MEC stu dents to get jobs, internships and workbased learning opportunities.

Now, as the quagmires of the pandemic recede, West-MEC’s goal is to double its efforts and think creatively about gain ing new and effective industry partners. West-MEC wants to be at the forefront of changing the paradigm of how busi nesses and education collaborate.

West-MEC’s new partnership model ensures courses are aligned to industry standards and provides the best talent pipeline for companies that are trying to fill the employment gap.

We are calling on business leaders to join this new model of a talent pipeline partnership. West-MEC hopes to see this plan expounded on and put into action, but no matter what, always remember it is a great day to be at West-MEC.

border?

How many times have you visited there? A simple number.

Are you OK with basically allow ing the cartel and gang drug activity to grow? Yes or no?

How do you feel about human traf ficking, especially the kids?

Dale Schroeder Goodyear

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Candidate’s hopes shrivel when caught red-handed

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

Finally we have a definitive test about the ignorance of voters and the notion that when it comes to public relations, any story that builds more name recognition is a win.

That test is named Randy Kaufman, and he’s a candidate for the Maricopa County Community College District at-large seat.

His race appears on the front of your seemingly endless November ballot, in the middle column.

Kaufman’s opponent in the battle to help oversee the district’s 10 colleges and $763 million annual budget is Kelli Butler, a state legislator seeking to switch roles and potentially the luckiest candidate in the history of Arizona elections.

Caution: The rest of this column is not safe for work, dirtier than “50 Shades of Grey” and full of awful puns. You have been warned.

On Oct. 18 news broke — courtesy of Hank Stephenson, a reporter for the Arizona Agenda website — that on Oct. 4, candidate Kaufman had been arrested in the parking lot of Rio Salado College in Surprise.

Per the police report, Kaufman was in the midst of watching porn and pleasuring himself in his Ford F-150 pickup truck when a police officer approached and, uh, caught him red-handed.

“Seriously?” the cop asked.

“I’m sorry,” Kaufman replied. Then, in the understatement of 2022 so far, he added: “I (expletive) up. I’m really stressed.”

Henceforth, I believe this will be known as both an interesting election strategy and a disgusting erection strategy by serious journalists everywhere. Not only was Kaufman fully visible in a busy parking lot, he also was within sight of a child care center where little kids were outside playing.

Officer: “What brings you down here?”

Kaufman: “I live in Buckeye, but I came out here to buy rebar nearby. I was stressed and just pulled into the lot.”

I myself have purchased rebar, commonly used to put up election signs.

While I have not personally found buying hardware items super stressful, each of us tolerates Home Depot to varying degrees.

Also, like MCCCD says in its mission statement, I also “value and embrace an innovative and risk-taking approach” in the dogged pursuit of excellence.

To his credit, Kaufman requested to “say something off the record,” before name-dropping Jim Hill, president of the Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association, which endorsed Kaufman before his citation for public sexual indecency, a possible felony given his close proximity to the preschool.

By day’s end, Kaufman, running for the nonpartisan seat as a MAGA conservative complete with flag-draped headshots, had been spurned by the Arizona Republican Party.

Hours later, he released a statement suspending his campaign because “a personal legal matter has recently arisen.”

Yep, those things sometimes arise out of nowhere, am I right?

It should be noted that Kaufman waited to address the incident until after early ballots had been mailed, thus allowing people to vote for him with no knowledge of his arrest.

I’ll also note that back in May he posted on Facebook that he was running to keep “our children protected (from) the progressive left.”

I’m assuming he meant the woke brigade and not his left hand, but I guess only Kaufman knows for sure.

This race now stands as a perfect litmus test of voter education and PR value. Until last week, perhaps a handful of voters had ever heard of Randy Kaufman, a former prison guard turned political wannabe.

He had a couple of political endorsements and zero name ID. Now? His campaign has been featured everywhere from the New York Post to the London tabloids. Being caught with your pants down can still make a candidate famous, even in 2022.

Now we’ll know for sure: Will people actually cast a vote for him?

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

Border policies spell ‘election erasure’ for Dems

BY J.D. HAYWORTH West Valley View Columnist

Efforts to erase our southern border are ac celerating as Election Day approaches.

The timing is ab surdly dangerous — first and foremost for the security of

all American citizens, but also for the political prospects of the Democratic Party.

While the left will likely pay a po litical price for this deliberate effort to shred our sovereignty and national security, the sheer brazenness of these latest actions should culminate with even larger Democrat losses in the midterms.

The latest initiative from the Biden Bunch is best described as “Americans Last.”

Alejandro Mayorkas, who has sur passed ex-Arizona Gov. Janet Napol itano in the “Hall of Shame” as the worst Homeland Security Secretary of all time, has reportedly issued an “All Bureaucrats Bulletin,” requesting vol unteers from every government agency to deploy to the border in support of the ongoing illegal invasion.

These “volunteers” — who would be paid for their efforts and reimbursed for travel expenses with our tax dol lars during their 60 days of “service” — would essentially become personal assistants to illegal aliens.

You read that right.

Their “volunteer duties” would in clude meal preparation, basic house keeping, and running errands for the “newcomers.”

So much for securing the border.

Actually, all of this began in April as an underreported — and therefore lit tle-noticed initiative — that at the time was focused exclusively on employees of Homeland Security.

What makes it news now, and even more of an election issue, is the effort to expand this peculiar type of “volun teerism” into every agency of the fed eral government.

It is bad enough that DHS work ers are volunteering to destabilize the homeland security they supposedly provide.

Now we could very well see person nel from the Departments of Defense and Justice take a two-month sabbat ical from their jobs to undercut both national security and existing immi gration law.

You can’t make this up.

But some back it up.

Predictably, many in Washington — whether holding a government post or a reporting job — have rationalized the policy outlined above as — wait for it — rational.

Among the D.C.-based press corps, there seems to be an indulgent attitude of trusting the current crowd in charge.

That “trust-the-bureaucrats” outlook was on full display during CNN’s Oct.

16 telecast of State of the Union.

The aptly named Dana Bash hosted back-to-back interviews with Arizo na’s Republican and Democrat nomi nees for governor.

When discussing border issues with GOP candidate Kari Lake, the CNN reporter cited a DHS statistic claiming that less than 1% of migrants encoun tered at the border have a criminal re cord.

The Republican nominee politely took issue, then pointed out: “We have a million ‘gotaways’ — these are peo ple who are intentionally entering our country — mainly through the Tucson Sector — and we don’t know what their background is. There’s a reason to try to get in unnoticed. It’s because they have a criminal background.”

Viewers could not help but notice the on-camera reaction of Dana Bash, which conveyed both frustration and irritation, amplified by her effort to counter the candidate’s assertion: “Let me just tell you that this stat — that this stat that I just cited comes from the De partment of Homeland Security!”

Duly noted, Dana.

Of course, it should also be noted that there seems to be a profound dis interest on the part of many in the socalled “mainstream media” concerning the “factually challenged” assertions made by DHS personnel.

Where was the coverage concerning Secretary Mayorkas and the knowingly false statements he made about the al leged “whipping” of illegals by border patrol agents on horseback?

How many reports appeared on CNN or the “alphabet networks” spelling out the details of late-night flights of ille gals from the border to various loca tions around the country?

No matter. If the media won’t hold government officials accountable, vot ers will.

Prepare for the “electoral erasure” of several Democrat incumbents on Nov. 8.

J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and spon sored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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Business Briefcase

BY KAILA MELLOS West Valley View Staff Writer

Buckeye is one of many fast-growing communities in the Valley. There are a number of different businesses that are opening their doors to the welcoming population. From an automotive repair shop to a new housing development and a new spot to stop in and have a burger and beer, the Business Briefcase will break it down.

Christian Brothers Automotive

Location: 23385 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye

Houston-based Christian Brothers Au-

tomotive is opening its 12th shop in the Valley, extending its reach to Buckeye.

“We’re thrilled to keep the momentum growing in Arizona with this signed agreement in Buckeye,” said Donnie Carr, president and CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive. “This will be the westernmost Christian Brothers shop in one of the top-growing cities in the U.S. It’s an especially exciting time to bring honest automotive repair to a new location. I am confident that Stacey and Pat will bring extraordinary guest experiences to the Buckeye community, demonstrating the nice difference when it comes to automotive repair.”

Local entrepreneurs Stacey and Pat

Jarrett, once customers themselves looking for great automotive care, will take over this shop.

“I am looking forward to connecting with friends and neighbors while fixing cars and driving joy at Christian Brothers Automotive,” Stacey said.

The company brands itself on its mission in its work on cars: “To glorify God by loving your neighbor as yourself.”

Christian Brothers Automotive offers a wide array of services, from simple upkeep and maintenance to preventative services addressing issues that would otherwise require more expensive repair and replacement down the road.

For more information on when the new shop will open or any of the other 11 shops around the Valley, visit cbac.com.

David Weekley Homes

Location: Litchfield Park

New home development is in the works by David Weekley Homes in Litchfield Park. The project name is Canyon View, a planned housing community with numerous amenities.

Homeowners in Canyon Views will have access to pocket parks, basketball courts and playgrounds. Canyon View is also convenient to nearby camping and outdoor recreation, such as the White Tank Mountains, and provides easy access to Route 303. There are a few school options for prospective families in the community, including Canyon View High School.

The builder will offer two series of homes: Sunrise on 70-foot homesites and Paradise on 80-foot homesites. Buyers can select seven one- and two-story floor plans ranging from 2,500 to 3,450 square feet of living space. In the Sunrise Series, homes will offer three to five bedrooms and two to four full baths within 2,245 to 3,149 square feet of living space.

The sale of these homes is expected

to start in 2023. For more information, visit davidweekleyhomes.com.

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

Location: 1915 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye

With 13 other locations around the Valley, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is opening up a new extension to its business in the former Verrado Community Welcome Center.

“We are looking forward to contributing to the growth of Buckeye with our quality burgers and beer,” said S. Barrett Rinzler, founder and CEO of Square One Concepts, the restaurant group behind Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. “This space is very special, as its original design was for the former Verrado Community Welcome Center. The structure of this space is unique compared to our other locations. We are excited to serve this part of the metro area, especially in this outstanding community.”

Popular burgers that the franchise offers includes the classic All-American; the Bacon Bleu with bleu cheese crumbles, sugar-cured bacon, caramelized onions, tomatoes, baby greens, avocado and chef’s mayo; the Rocky Point with pepper jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños and sour cream; and the Ring of Fire with pepper jack cheese, Buffalo sauce, jalapeños, spicy mayo and a spiced onion ring, among many others.

For more information on the opening of its new location or on one of its other locations throughout the Valley, visit coldbeers.com.

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Buckeye Fallen Six back for another year

BY NIKASH NATH West Valley View Staff Writer

Thesixth annual Remember the Buckeye Fallen Six golf tournament will be back in full swing Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Sundance Golf Course in Buckeye.

Put on by the American Legion Post 53, a service organization made up of military veterans to assist other veterans in drastic need, the tournament runs $80 per person and comes with golf, a cart, raffle tickets, and a continental breakfast and lunch.

“It’s a good price, and you get a lot of food,” he said.

Steve Quinton, who is the VFW Post 12098 commander, is also in charge of the event, and he will take reservations

until Saturday, Nov. 5.

“This golf tournament is our big money raiser, and none of us get any money. All the money we raise goes to our veterans,” Quinton said. “We are all volunteers.”

This tournament is put on to recognize six men from Buckeye who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam back in the 1960s.

The event was started by Quinton in a heartwarming fashion.

“A few years before, this tournament started after a wall came to Buckeye,” Quinton said. “My best friend is on the wall; he got killed in Vietnam. They had these boys’ pictures up there. These six boys from Buckeye back in the ’60s lost their lives in Vietnam, and I went to Vietnam as a Marine and it kinda hit home.

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“I then came up with the name ‘Remember Buckeye Fallen Six,’ because there couldn’t have been more than 2,500 people in this town, and to lose six guys at the time was a lot.”

“Veterans serving veterans, that’s what we say to everybody,” Quinton added.

Marine Pfc. Donald Robert Elmore was killed in action in Quang Nam province, South Vietnam, on Aug. 1, 1967. In recognition of his service, he received the Purple Heart. In his military service, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, D Company.

As a soldier, Geronimo Lerma served until he was killed in action on July 6, 1968, in the Kontum province of South Vietnam. The specialist four specialized in light weapons infantry and was born on September 30, 1947. Lerma served with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, C Company, 4th Infantry Division. Additionally, he received the Purple Heart.

Born Aug. 16, 1951, Army Specialist Four Darrel Monroe Pickett was killed in action Sept. 9, 1970, in South Vietnam’s Quang Ngai province. The ammunition storage specialist was assigned to Americal Division, 14th Aviation Battalion, 176th Assault Helicopter Company, and was awarded a Purple Heart.

James Dale Laser, a Navy petty officer 2nd Class, died in action on Jan. 17, 1969, in South Vietnam’s Quang Tri province. During his time with the US-

NAVFORV, NAVSUPACT Danang, and Public Works, Laser was awarded the Purple Heart.

On May 14, 1970, Herman Serna died as a crew member in a helicopter crash in Cambodia. He was awarded the Purple Heart and declared dead while missing. His birthday was Nov. 9, 1950. He was assigned to the 1st Aviation Brigade, 269th Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 116th Aviation Company.

Allan Theodore Makin II died in Long An province, South Vietnam, on March 15, 1967, from multiple fragmentation wounds. Among his awards was the Purple Heart. He served with the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry, A Company, 9th Infantry Division. His primary duty was a field artillery target acquisition specialist.

“Every time I think of them, tears come to my eyes,” Quinton said.

The tournament has also given the chance for family members to reunite.

“We even had a gal who was looking for a relative the past five or six years. We got with one of our gals, she called someone, and within 30 minutes we had them hooked up with their relative and she started bawling when we gave her a picture of one of the boys,” Quinton said

Anyone interested can purchase tickets by calling Steve Quinton at 480370-6057 or reaching him via email at stevequint15@gmail.com.

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This tournament is put on to recognize six men from Buckeye who sacrificed their lives in Vietnam back in the 1960s. (Submitted)

BY JOE MCHUGH West Valley View Staff Writer

Football is commonly referred to as a brotherhood, creating bonds with teammates and coaches that last a lifetime. But for Desert Edge High School football head coaches Mark and Marcus Carter, football isn’t what started their brotherhood.

“I don’t know anything else,” Marcus said. “It’s the best thing for us. It works for us. I couldn’t imagine doing it by myself.”

The dual head coach system is something rarely seen, if at all, but for the Carter brothers, they have managed to make it work, and work well. Starting all the way back in 2005, the Carters were split up, Marcus coaching in California and Mark coaching in Arizona. The two held a bet, stating that whoever’s team performed better, the other would relocate.

“We just thank God that (Mark’s) team did better, because when we came here, that’s when our journey began,”

Marcus said.

Bouncing around from Arizona to Georgia and back to Arizona again, the Carters have succeeded no matter the location, turning multiple 1-10 programs into winning programs in short periods of time and breaking barriers no matter the location. They were even featured on the Emmy award-winning TV show “Beyond the Gridiron.”

Once hired at Desert Edge, the Carters went 8-0 in the regular season and qualified for the Open Division bracket. This marked the first time that the Scorpions had ever made the Open Division and also made them the first Agua Fria Union High School District school to make the Open Division.

Their success hasn’t stopped, as they made a deep playoff run in 2021 that saw Desert Edge reach the semifinals, where they fell short to Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 29-17.

In 2022, the Carters have led the Scorpions to another strong start, going 5-2 to start the season, with their only

losses coming to teams outside the 5A conference.

Their coaching system is essentially split in half. Mark runs the offensive side of the ball and coaches the quarterbacks, while also handling the technical aspects of the program, like scheduling, food and transportation. Marcus manages the defense and linebackers, as well as spearheads fi lm study. But the reason their coaching system works so well isn’t solely because of their knowledge of the game.

“My brother and I, we were motivators,” Marcus said. “We know how to get people to believe in themselves. That’s one of our traits is getting young men to believe in themselves even when they don’t think anyone believes in them.”

The 2022 season started off on a somber note, though, as in June, Mark’s house was destroyed in a fire, causing roughly $130,000 in damages. But that didn’t set him back from being

there for his team, as he withheld the information from his players for over a week, not because he was ashamed but because there was a job to be done.

“I just had to let them know life is going to throw stuff at you,” Mark said. “You’ve got to be able to compartmentalize. You’ve got to be able to focus. You have to be able to be resilient in times of stress.

“I was just trying to tell them that regardless of what things are going on in your life, this football thing, if it’s important to you, then you can focus on that.”

The Scorpions seem poised for yet another deep playoff run and, if all goes well, they could be in the bid for a promotion to 6A sometime in the near future. Through the ups and downs, though, the Carters have always had each others’ backs.

“At the end of the day, if this coaching thing doesn’t work, that’s still my brother, that’s still my best friend,” Marcus said.

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

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Character Breakfast at Red Allen’s Bar & Grill

OCT. 29

Take the kids to meet their favorite princesses and superheroes at Red Allen’s. Have them enjoy a special breakfast they’ll never forget as they meet up with the characters.

interesting fall crafts to participate in. Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission, myccumc.com

Wigglers and Walkers

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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

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No matter what stage someone is at in their life, there’s always more to learn in business. Each Monday night, share ideas, discuss business experiences, and look at trends with other like-minded individuals.

Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, 6 to 7 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov

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.

The next Special Saturday is slated for Friday, Nov. 11.

Buckeye Valley Museum, 116 E. MC 85, Buckeye, 10 a.m. to 3

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays WEDNESDAYS

On the road to college and careers, it’s incredibly valuable to have volunteer hours racked up for the resume. Teenagers are encouraged to come by and learn valuable work skills, as well as get some volunteer hours in for school.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 3 to 5 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

Ecstatic Dance

SUNDAYS

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

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Origami

OCT. 26

In this interactive class, kids learn the delicate and ancient art of origami, with stepby-step instructions on how to fold and build masterpieces. Participants will have a chance to create their own personalized work of art by the end of the program.

Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, 3 to 4 p.m., free, buckeyeaz.gov

Jay Soto at Litchfield’s

OCT. 28

Join local musician Jay Soto at Litchfield’s bar for smooth music while you dine with friends and family. Enjoy high-quality food and drink.

The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 8 to 11 a.m., free admission, wigwamarizona.com

Goosebumps Carnival

OCT. 29

Enjoy a carnival of horror and fright for all ages at the library, featuring traditional Halloween events like costume parades, fun craft projects, and spooky games for the whole family to enjoy.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 3 p.m., free, 623-333-2602, avondalelibrary.org

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 afterward.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 11:15 a.m. to noon, free, avondalelibrary.org

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Adults with disabilities and their caretakers are encouraged to come to the Civic Center Library and experience the many opportunities available to them. Learn about opportunities to craft, create and explore together at the library in a lowstress environment.

Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, 1 to 2 p.m., free, avondalelibrary.org

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Fall Craft Festival

OCT. 29

Enjoy a merry holiday festival with food, friends and fun. The event boasts a wide variety of food vendors, craft vendors, the “cakewalk” and the Half Side of Beef and Whole Pig Ra e. All proceeds to the Saint Henry Church Building Fund.

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

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Saint Henry Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., sthenrybuckeye.com

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Blue October singer thrives on communication

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

BlueOctober singer Justin Furstenfeld is big on communication. Whether it’s sharing stories or songs with his fans or romancing an actress in a music video, he needs to make his message clear.

Take, for example, Blue October’s latest video, “Spinning the Truth Around,” the title track to a collection the band released on Oct. 14.

“I learned it’s better to communicate with an actress if you’re going to kiss her,” Furstenfeld said slyly.

“I brought a plethora of different gum. When I first met her, I walked up to her and said, ‘Hi, I’m Justin. What gum would you like me to chew today?’ She said, ‘What?’

“I said, ‘I’m going to be kissing you all fricking day. What flavor of gum would you like me to chew?’”

They mutually agreed upon Big Red.

“The crazier you’re going to get with

an actress physically, it’s best to start right off with open communication,” Furstenfeld reiterated.

“It’s such a crazy conversation: ‘I’m literally going to kiss you now. I’m going to kiss the edge of your lips for a little bit and ease into it.’”

The “Spinning the Truth Around” video was inspired by the movies “True Romance” and “Wild at Heart.” Directed by Zach Merck, it was filmed in the desert outside of Los Angeles.

“I love both of those films because love is taken to the absolute limits,” Furstenfeld said. “Most people don’t even believe romance exists anymore.”

The song will be on the set list, along with all of Blue October’s radio hits, when the band plays The Van Buren on Saturday, Oct. 29.

“We’ll do three or four songs off the new album,” Furstenfeld said. “It’s so exciting to be back onstage. Everybody’s in such good shape, good spirits and good

moods. We want to create and be one with our supporters. We’re looking forward to everyone leaving on the highest of highs.”

Recorded throughout 2020 and 2021 at Furstenfeld’s Up/Down Studios, Blue October’s 11th album, “Spinning the Truth Around,” will be a double: part one is out, while its companion piece is set for early 2023.

“I wrote 80 songs during COVID,” he said. “I wasn’t going to sit around and do nothing. Every day, I’d go out there (in the studio) and unleash on songs.

Everybody has their problems. I choose to write about them all. It’s nice to go out there and just express myself. Plus, I’m a music fanatic. I’m trying different things.”

That goes for his medium as well. Furstenfeld made his feature film debut on Sept. 23 as a villain in the action movie “Section 8” with Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Dermot Mulroney and Ryan Kwaten.

“Section 8” is the story of a former soldier who, after avenging the murder of his family, is sprung from prison and recruited by a shadowy government agency. Furstenfeld has also wrapped the film “Lights Out,” co-starring Frank Grillo, Mekhi Phifer, Scott Adkins and Mulroney.

Now celebrating 10 years of sobriety, Furstenfeld is the subject of the biographical documentary “Get Back Up,” with the mission of offering hope. It’s streaming on Amazon Prime and iTunes.

Formed in 1995, Blue October has amassed over a billion streams and has charted 16 hits over 10 albums.

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Verna L. Kohler

Verna was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great- great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born July 6, 1924, in Dayton, NV to Pietro and Irma Monticelli and died October 16, 2022, in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Verna married the love of her life, Gerald L Kohler in May 1944, moving to Beaumont, TX and going on to have six children.

Verna was a medical assistant for 20 plus years in Beaumont, TX before retiring and moving to Arizona in 1989. In retirement she volunteered at the Litchfield Park Library for 20 years and was Secretary of the Clearwater Farms Property Association for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, reading, travelling, and visiting with neighbors.

Verna was proceeded in death by her husband G.L. Kohler, daughters Charlotte J Molley and Margaret M Wilson, and son Peter T. Kohler. She is survived by sons David (Ruth) and Chris (Sherrye), and daughter Elizabeth Harvey (Kim), 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Along with a host of other family and friends.

Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley in Verna’s name. There will be a viewing at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Interment will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:30 pm. A reception (lunch) and celebration of life immediately following at the home of Terry and Melissa Kohler. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.com

Donald Dean Anderson Ret. Sr. MSgt. Donald Dean Anderson passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born in Washington, Iowa in February 1939. Known as "Butch" to his family and "Andy" to his Air Force colleagues, he was raised on the Anderson family farm near Bonaparte, Iowa.

After completing two years at Burlington College, Butch married his high school sweetheart, Donna in July of 1958. Soon after their wedding, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he honorably served for almost 22 years. He continued his service in a new civilian career working on the F4, F15 and F16 flight simulators at Luke, AFB.

Retired in 2000, Butch and Donna were able to go on many trips and cruises to see the world. They took numerous road trips to visit family and friends. He enjoyed playing golf with h is buddies and family. He was especially appreciated by his family for his ability to fix anything, from plumbing and electrical repairs to keeping a certain yellow VW Beetle running.

His most rewarding job, however, was being grandpa to 11 grandkids and 3 great grandkids. He was always there for the baseball and soccer games, band competitions and dance recitals.

He was predeceased by his mother Maude, father Fern, sister Shirley and granddaughter Megan.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Donna, his son Jeff (Carol), his daughters, Susan (Paul), Brenda (Shawn) and Debbie (Paul) and his sister Beverly. Grandchildren: Christopher, Scott, Tyler, Laurel, Rachel, Arie, Ian, Evan, Alek and Morgan. Great Grandchildren: Graham, Ezra and Luc

Information about services can be found at Heritage Funeral Chapels website www.heritagefuneralchapels.com

He is already missed and will be always in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to recommend a donation to Hospice of the Valley.

Lance Michael Knight Lance Michael Knight, age 70, of Buckeye, AZ passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022.

Lance was born on January 12, 1952 in Phoenix, AZ to Frank and Thelma Knight. He had two older brothers, Frank and Garry. Lance attended Liberty Elementary and graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1970.

He was a certified welder and worked in maintenance and repair for many years at Buckeye Elementary School. Eventually, he took a position at the Arizona State Prison Lewis Complex where retired as a supervisor in 2014. Lance also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Buckeye Valley Fire Department for many years.

Lance married Terri Hahn of Buckeye in 1996. She preceded him in death in December 2021. Lance is survived by his brother Frank, two daughters, three stepchildren, ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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Galen And Jane Irby

Born in Cooper, Texas, on September 18, 1928, Galen F. Irby was the sixth of nine children. Born two years later on August 12, 1930, near Buena Vista, Colorado, Georgia Jane (White) Irby was third of four. Both part of tight-knit families grow ing up during the Great Depression, they had in common a deep and abiding faith. As teenagers, both Jane and Galen – in separate summer experiences at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center – dedicated their lives to the Lord's service.

In the fall of 1950, they met on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University, brought together by her sister and his housemate. A mere four months later they were married alongside this match-making couple in a double wedding ceremony. Over the years, work with small but growing churches in Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi led to "home missions" work in Indiana, Kansas/ Nebraska, and Washington/Oregon, where Galen served as Director of Missions for the Columbia Basin Baptist Association for 25 years. For Galen and Jane, ministry was not just about church on Sundays. It was starting scores of new congregations, con structing over a dozen church buildings, and building out Camp Touchet in south east Washington State. An award-winning artist and educator, Jane's ministry also in cluded teaching – achieving her Master of Education later in her career while teach ing at McLoughlin Junior High in Pasco, WA. They shared a love of music, fellow ship, and travel. Always on the move, Ga len and Jane crisscrossed the Western U.S.

with their six children packed into a sta tion wagon, and later motorcycled through Europe and took motor home trips as far afield as Alaska and Quebec.

On Galen's 94th birthday – September 18, 2022 – he suffered a major heart attack. On September 20th, he left for his heaven ly home. Two weeks later, on October 5, 2022, Jane joined him after fading quickly from "broken heart syndrome." Galen and Jane are sorely missed by their children (and their spouses) – Carolyn Irby, Sheria Orvis (and Bob), Galen Irby (and Cynthia), Gary Irby (and Joyce), Denny Irby (and Pam), and Merita Irby; grandchildren: Erin, Candice, Titus, Collin (Jennie), Randi, Na than (Joanna), Austin, Kendall, Jonathan, and Justin; and great grandchildren: Mari, Della, James, Zane, Willim, Charles, Lily, Tristan, and Wyatt. Beloved survivors also include Galen's brother Weldon Irby (and wife Jamie), numerous relatives across four generations, and countless friends in churches and communities over the years, especially in the Pacific Northwest and at Avondale Baptist Church (Arizona).

Celebrations of life for Galen and Jane were held in Avondale, Arizona, on Sep tember 23, 2022, and October 12, 2022, respectively. Together, Jane and Galen are being laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Buena Vista, Colorado, on October 22, 2022. A memorial gathering for Galen and Jane is also being held on Monday, Octo ber 24, 2022, in Kennewick, Washington.

Tammy Sue Felix

Mrs. Tammy Sue Felix, 47, of Goodyear, Arizona died Oct 9, 2022. She was born April 15, 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona to Deborah Savage and Thomas Baughman, and was raised by Deborah and Ray Crouch.

A visitation was held Oct 24 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. A funeral service was held at 9:30AM, Oct 25 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. Burial will followed at West Resthaven Park Cemetery. To read the full obituary, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/ tammy-sue-felix

JudyMaybelleWilks

JudyMaybelle Wilkswasbornin SlipperyRockPA March30,1942.She wasborntoRaymondEnglishand BlancheDodd.She hadtwosisters, DonnaJohnsonand NancyWeimerandonebrother,James English.ShemovedtoArizonainthe 1960s.ShehadabusylifeinArizona, raisingtwochildrenJohnSteevesand SaraSikora.Shepreparedtaxesuntilshe wasinhermid-70s.Shelovedhergrandchildren,Haylie,Hollie,Abbyand Cooper.Shewillbeextremelymissed.

Agravesideservicewillbeheldfrom 10:00AMto11:00AMon2022-10-27 atResthavenParkCemetery,6450W NorthernAve,Glendale,AZ85301.

Lila Lucille Wilhite

Lila Lucille Wilhite, passed away peacefully at her home in Buckeye, Arizona on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 90 years young. Lila went peacefully to her forever home in Heaven, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 22nd, 1931 in Yanush, Oklahoma to Thomas and Ruby Kimmel, whom she lived with until she met George Wilhite and married him in Florence, Arizona on February 6th, 1947. Together they created five children, Linda of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, Jake of Arlington, Arizona, Tim formally of Noel, Missouri, Murrell of Buckeye, Arizona, and Mary of Buckeye, Arizona. They were blessed with 67 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great-great grandchildren.

Her biggest loves were her family, books, and yard sales. Some of her favorite childhood memories were when she attended the little Underwood School in Rainbow Valley, Arizona.

Lila is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruby, husband George, sisters Jean and Ruth, son Tim, great grandson Stephen, and great granddaughter Kimber.

The visitation will be held at Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 Baseline Rd, Buckeye, Arizona, on October 18th, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Services will be graveside at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Rd. Buckeye, Arizona, on October 19th, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. –11:15 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Hospice of the Valley.

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Agua Fria drives children to educational excellence

BY MARK YSLAS Agua Fria Union High School District Superintendent

Dropping off your child for their first day of kindergarten can be a very emotional experience — both for you and your child. Similar is the transition of your child from elementary school into high school. Yet both milestones are significant moments for a parent. In the blink of an eye, you’ll go from crying as you leave the elementary school parking lot to crying as your child walks across the stage at high school graduation. Every-

thing your child experiences between that first day of kindergarten and high school graduation is part of your journey of parenthood.

The faculty and staff of the Agua Fria Union High School District want to support our parents through this exciting and rewarding, yet sometimes challenging, time of raising a child. As the high school superintendent, I can assure you that no matter which high school your child attends — Verrado, Millennium, Desert Edge, Canyon View, Agua Fria or our online option — we are committed to being partners with every future high school parent.

Listed here are five ways that elementary school parents can support the local high schools right now. In doing

so, you’ll create the type of educational experience you want for your future teenager.

• Partner with us. Attend our bimonthly meeting called “Curriculum and Conversation” to understand our academic offerings, teaching methods, and how we engage students in learning. During these meetings, we encourage parents to provide input and ideas. Our district believes the best education occurs when there is a collaboration between students, educators and parents. If interested in the monthly Curriculum and Conversation, please email Marcy Baca, mbaca@aguafria.org, for details.

• Build relationships with us. Before your child even promotes from eighth grade, parents can make an appointment with the high school principal and/or the school counselors. You can also schedule tours with your child to explore our campuses. We have five stellar high schools. Although each campus is unique in its academic choices, all of our schools are designed to ensure every student has a successful pathway to their dreams.

• Invest in us. Help us to become the

best high school district in the nation by participating in bond and override elections. Bonds and overrides support the school district for five and seven years, respectively. These important funding sources ensure both current and future students have modern learning environments and the educational resources needed to be successful.

• Watch us. Stay informed and in touch with what’s happening with the high school district. You can interact with a real-time accountability tracker that is connected to the goals outlined in our 10-year strategic plan, known as the “Decade of Dreams.” For more information, please visit aguafria.org/ strategic-plan.

Our high school district serves eight public charter schools and 25 schools in the Avondale and Litchfield elementary school districts. We look forward to welcoming your child to one of our campuses.

It may seem like a long way off, but trust me, your child will be a freshman sooner than you think!

So, buckle up and together we will drive your child to educational excellence.

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Kids eat free at these WV restaurants

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA West Valley View Staff Writers

Litchfield

Denny’s 4865 N. Dysart Road, Litchfield 602-830-8505, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

Buckeye

Café Rio Mexican Grill

1177 S. Watson Road, Buckeye 623-259 4259, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Denny’s 9960 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye 623-440-6235, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

Avondale

Café Rio Mexican Grill 10120 W. McDowell Road, Avondale

623-748-2100, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with one adult meal purchased all throughout the week.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 10005 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-936-2011, dickeys.com

On Sundays, kids can receive a free meal with the purchase of a meal for a minimum of $12.

Flavors of Louisiana 13025 W. Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard, Avondale 623-935-2357, flavorsoflouisianacajun.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals for ages 12 and under are served after 4 p.m. with the purchase of one adult meal. On Saturdays, free kids meals are served all day.

IHOP

1491 N. Dysart Road, Avondale 623-925-1260, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided through out the week after 3 p.m. NYPD Pizza 1619 N. Dysart Road, Suite 103, Avondale 623-536-6973, aznypdpizza.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturdays, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is offered all day for kids 10 and under.

Village Inn

10010 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-478-0895, villageinn.com

On Mondays, one free kids meal is provided per every adult meal purchase.

Tolleson

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 9860 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Tolleson 623-936-8298, dickeys.com

On Sundays, kids can receive a free meal with the purchase of a meal for a minimum of $12.

Goodyear

Applebee’s Grill and Bar

13832 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-536 8440, applebees.com

Free kids meal provided with the pur chase of any full adult entrée.

Café Rio Mexican Grill 13837 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-321-2814, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Chili’s

1371 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-535-4222, chilis.com

Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.

Clubhouse Grill

14175 W. Indian School Road, Suite C01, Goodyear 623-535-4857, clubhousegrillaz.com

Kids ages 10 and younger eat free ev ery day, all day with a purchase of an adult entree.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 15525 W. Roosevelt Street, Goodyear 623-233-6136, dickeys.com

On Sundays, kids can receive a free meal with the purchase of a meal for a minimum of $12.

Manuel’s 13319 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear 623-435-3793, manuelsaz.com

Free kids meals are provided all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

1828 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-547-0299, macaronigrill.com

Mondays and Tuesdays kids 12 and younger can eat for free with a purchase of a full-priced adult entree.

Highland

BY DAVID MEDINA West Valley View Staff Writer

school will add a grade level per year moving forward.

Fifteen

freshmen students from Highland Prep West, a STEM college preparatory high school in Avondale, have been selected to participate in the NASA App Development Challenge.

The NASA App Development Challenge is an opportunity from NASA that allows selected STEM students to help design an app that will help NASA on its future missions on landing astronauts on the moon.

The inaugural stages of the challenge will have students use an app that allows them to draw the landscape of the moon and recreate the moon’s craters. From there, a different app will then animate the created scene on the moon, and the students will send an animated rover through the terrain and look at how it navigates the crater and the different obstacles on the moon’s surface.

This is already a huge milestone for Highland Prep West, which opened its doors this past August. Because the school is so new, the only students currently enrolled are freshmen, but the

The 15 students from Highland Prep West that will participate in the NASA APP Challenge consist mostly of students on the school’s robotics team, but Highland Prep West Principal Jessica Alessio said the school made sure to include students who are not on the robotics team.

“We have an amazing engineering teacher, and he identified some students that he thought would be a great fit, given the challenges of this particular project,” Alessio said. “We have some other teachers on campus that also nominated some students for their involvement and provided recommendations to him, just to make sure that we had a large enough group to really have the level of support that a challenge like this entails.”

Regardless of the selected students not being entirely from the robotics team, Alessio said the team can’t get enough of working with each other.

“We actually have early release days on Wednesdays, and the students were so sad that they weren’t able to gather together academically on those days to

work on their project, so they now have a library study group,” Alessio said.

NASA is also helping out the freshmen every step of the way with unique opportunities such as scheduling Zoom calls between them and members of NASA, which includes astronauts. Highland Prep West instructors will be met with unique opportunities as well, as instructors will be able to attend NASA events. NASA is also sending mentors to help the instructors.

Made up of 15 freshmen, the Highland Prep West robotics team has been selected to participate in the NASA App Development Challenge. (Highland Prep West/Submitted)

Even with Highland Prep West being less than an academic semester old, Alessio said that she couldn’t be more proud of her school’s freshmen.

“I am very proud of the initiative of this group,” she said. “I think it’s very rare for freshmen to have this opportunity and for us to see the level of leader-

ed so early on in their careers. I’m just really proud of the tenacity that they’ve already demonstrated this early on in the project, because I think most students will look at a challenge like this and feel like they don’t have the skill set.

“Instead, our students have been like, ‘We will create the skill set, and we will make this happen.’ So, that level of motivation, energy and innovation is really exciting to see, and it just makes me really excited about the future of our program.”

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Published: West Valley View / Business Oct. 12, 19, 26, 2022 / 49685

SUMMONS

Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona White Tank Justice Court 10420 W. Van Buren St. #103 Avondale, ZA 85323

CIVIL SUMMONS Case Number CC2021130664

Christina Hersh, Plainiff(s)

vs, Charles W. Self, Jr c/o Refrigeration Systems Construction & Service

Be in court at least 15 minutes before the scheduled hearing. YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE FRONT COUNTER BEFORE ENTERING THE COURT ROOM.

(Este en el tribunal por lo manos 15 minutos antes de la audiencia programada)

(Debe Registrarse en el mostrador delantero antes de entrar en la sala del tribunal)

REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COURT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

(Las solicitudes para arreglos o adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidades se deben presentar ante el tribunal lo mas antes posible)

If an in terpreter is needed, please contact the court listed above to request an interpreter be provided.

(En caso de nesesitarse un inteprete, favor de comunicarse con al tribunal antes mancionado para solicitar que se brinden los servocops de un interprete)

THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

1. YOU ARE SUMMONED to respond to this complaint by filing a written ANSWER with this Court and by paying the required fee. If you cannot afford to pay the required fee, you may request that the Court either waive or defer the fee.

2. If you were served with this summons in the State of Arizona, the Court must receive your answer within twenty(20) calendar days from the date you were served. If you were served outside the State of Arizona, the Court must receive your answer with thirty (30) calendar days from the date you were served. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you will have until the next working day to file your answer. When calculating time, do not count the day you were served with the summons.

3. Your answer must be in writing.

(a) You may obtain an answer form from this Court.

(b) You may also obtain an answer form from the Form section of the Maricopa County Justice Courts website at http://justicecourts.maricopa.gov/

4. Provide a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff(s) or to the Plaintiff's attorney in accordance with JCRCP Rule 120.

5. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER WITH THIS COURT WITHIN THE TIME INDICATED ABOVE, A DEFAULT JUDGEMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.

Date August 16, 2021

Justice of the Peace Heidi Owens

PUBLISH: West Valley View 10/26/22, 11/02/22, 11/09/22, 11/16/22/49848