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October 28, 2020
Trump visit kicks off election week BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
President Donald Trump unofficially kicks off election week with a West Valley rally at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Trump announced the campaign stop at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport just three days before, as the energetic Republican leader—trailing in the polls to Democrat challenger Joe Biden—continues his bounce back from COVID-19 with a charged campaign schedule. Trump has emphasized two themes that have emerged: early ballots and voting security. During the first presidential debate, Trump said about mail-in ballots: “This is going to be fraud like you’ve never seen.” Nationally, with a week remaining before Election Day, more than 60 million voted early—many by mail. Maricopa County went over the 1 million ballots counted mark Friday, Oct. 23, according to Maricopa County Recorder
Voters dropped off ballots at Goodyear’s City Hall and other locations around the West Valley with no problems reported. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
Adrian Fontes. While there have been long lines at voting locations across the country, the scene outside the drop-off location at Goodyear City Hall Friday, Oct. 23, was serene.
The parking lot featured generic “vote here” signs. Voters from 20-somethings to seniors casually walked in to place their
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$5M water project for The BLVD approved BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
Currently, most of the area between West Van Buren Street and West City Center Drive in Avondale is dry, choking dirt. Avondale City Council envisions it as cool, relaxing water — a lake and fountains. On Oct. 19, council approved the launch
of “The BLVD Water Features Project in an amount not to exceed $400,000” and established a Capital Improvement Project budget of $4.8 million. Willmeng Construction was selected to design the project, with construction scheduled for March through June. Beyond the Randall McDaniel Sports
Complex, My Place Hotel and parking areas, there is not much in the sprawling area west of Avondale Boulevard between Van Buren and Roosevelt Streets. But Avondale has the “Field of Dreams” mantra of “if you build it, they will come.”
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Where to vote around the West Valley BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
• Canyon Trails, 380 N. Estrella Park- Street, Buckeye. The Maricopa County Elections De- way, Goodyear. • Litchfield School District Support partment recently delivered “contactless • Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren Services Building A, 18921 W. Thomas drive-thru drop boxes” to the parking lots of 14 county sports venues and other locations. According to the county, “Voters will be able to return completed ballots in their signed and sealed green affidavit envelope from the comfort of their car. Trained staff will work at all drive through drop boxes and will deliver the sealed envelopes to the Elections Department nightly, tracking the chain of custody and keeping ballots secure.” The drive-thru boxes will be open Saturday, Oct. 31, through Election Day. Meanwhile, voting continues at vote centers and drop boxes around the West Valley.
Vote Centers through Nov. 3 The following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open (most locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays): • Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye.
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Chinle Building, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road, Glendale. • Glendale Community College Student Union, 6000 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale. • Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. • Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix. • Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue, Glendale. • Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive, Glendale.
Boulevard, Avondale. • Vineyard Church of North Phoenix, 6250 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale.
• Glendale Community College North • Rio Vista School, 10237 W. Encanto
Vote Centers Nov. 2-3 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, the following Maricopa County Vote Center locations will be open: • Cotton Lane Community Church, 6240 N. Cotton Lane, Waddell. • Flite Goodyear, 1300 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. • Lifeway Church, 18926 W. Latham
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Drop box through Nov. 3 Drop box locations (no in-person voting) accept drop-offs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed weekends: • Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale. • Buckeye City Hall, 530 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye. • Glendale City Hall, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale. • Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. • Peoria City Hall, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria. (Closed Fridays.) • Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park.
Drive-thru drop box Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 Drive-thru drop box locations (no in-person voting) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2; and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3: • Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear. • Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria. • State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale. For a complete list and more information, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/elections or recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace.
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Water...continued from page 1 “The city’s vision for The BLVD is to be a pedestrian-oriented, walkable, family-friendly live-workplay-entertainment attraction,” stressed agenda material. Inside the sprawling BLVD zone, “the city is initiating placemaking by designing and constructing several water features in the Park Avenue District.” The water project will have three features. (The Oct. 21 West Valley View inaccurately described it as “a $5 million water fountain.”) A lake—just under an acre in size— “will be stocked with fish for pedestrian viewing, but not for fishing. The city anticipates a pedestrian crossing across the water surface for connectivity within this future central plaza area.” Two fountains and/or waterfalls are part of the water plan, to be at Avondale Boulevard and the entrance to The BLVD. “This water feature will be surrounded by walkways, a pedestrian bridge
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and commercial and residential developments shaping an urban central open space for visitors, businesses and residents living in The BLVD,” said Pier Simeri, a city spokeswoman. “The project is funded largely from the sale of city property on The BLVD, namely the Avid Hotel and Dutch Bros. sites, which are currently under development and due to begin construction in the coming weeks,” Simeri said. “Future property sales will contribute to the project.” The launch of the Water Features Project was part of the Oct. 19 consent agenda, which council passed unanimously and without discussion. The West Valley View emailed the six council members and Mayor Kenn Weise, asking them to explain why they support the $5 million project. “The initial investments in The BLVD, such as median improvements along Avondale Blvd, and aesthetic enhancements, will spur development sooner, bringing in private developparted. While Trump and others have raised concerns about ballot tabulation, West
The BLVD area is mostly undeveloped, but Avondale City Council approved the first part of a $4.8 million Water Features Project. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
ment investment for the long term future of this exciting growth area of the city,” Weise responded. “Land sales from The BLVD are going towards the cost of these improvements,” Weise added. “It’s important to note that development for
The BLVD is taking place simultaneously with major capital improvements in other areas of the city and that development is occurring all across the city.” He said the city is “working with several prospects to locate at The BLVD.”
Valley mayors are confident local voting will be safe and secure. “I have confidence that the Maricopa County Elections Department is doing—and will continue to do—everything they can to ensure that our residents can exercise their right to vote,” Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord said. “I know that the early voting ballot box at Goodyear City Hall has been well utilized this election. There has been an overwhelming response to the convenience of having a local drop box.” She added that county representatives retrieve ballots every day “and the process is very secure.” “Voting is a privilege, so I encourage every registered voter to be sure to turn in those early ballots or go to the polls on Election Day,” Lord added. Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck seconded Lord’s confidence: “The city clerk’s office works closely with the county Elections Department to ensure protocol is followed for every election. “Whether you vote in person or drop off your ballot at Buckeye City Hall, you can be sure your vote and the process are secure,” Meck said. And, added Avondale Mayor Kenn
Weise, “I have faith in our democracy and our election system. We’re down to the last few days to the election. I’m encouraging all voters to exercise their right to vote.” The West Valley View Facebook page asked those who voted if they felt confident their ballots would be correctly processed. Almost all who responded said they had no worries. “Voted, mailed, verified, all good,” Lynda Cullor said. Poiette Jenkins Hedgecock said she voted, “and I signed up with text to track it.” According to the county Elections Department, “Track your ballot by texting ‘JOIN’ to 628-683 or online at beballotready.vote.” As the county Elections Department notes, only verified ballots are counted: “Once the signature is verified on the affidavit envelope, it is opened by a bipartisan board and sent to be counted. All uncounted ballots are tracked and reported in the official canvass for each election.” In-person voting centers, drop boxes and even drive-thru drop boxes will be available through Tuesday, Nov. 3, with locations around the West Valley. (For a complete list, see Page 2.)
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Football on hold at two West Valley high schools
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BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
Football programs at Millennium and Verrado high schools are on hold for two weeks due to a positive COVID-19 case. The two teams played at Verrado in Buckeye Oct. 16. Millennium was scheduled to play at Sunrise Mountain and Verrado at Canyon View Oct. 23. But both games did not take place. Verrado and Millennium also will not play games scheduled for Oct. 30. “We have had to shut down the Verrado and MHS (Millennium) football programs for a 14-day quarantine period,” said Dennis Runyan, Agua Fria Union High School District superintendent, in a letter to families. “One of the schools had a student who played in the game test positive Sunday (Oct. 18). The Friday game between the two teams falls under a possible symptomatic shedding period and because of the nature of a football game we do not have a way to limit close contact.” He noted the decision “models a pre-
The field at MIllennium High School is empty as the football programs at Millennium and Verrado are on hold. After the two teams played Oct. 16, one player tested positive for COVID-19. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
vious practice between two school programs in another nearby district earlier this year and consultation with our health staff... Student and employee safety remain our priority.”
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The West Valley View asked Runyan if there have been any “outbreaks” at Agua Fria schools. “Our total is under five total positive cases reported across multiple different campuses but can change at any time,” Runyan responded via email. “... We review the county metrics weekly and are presently in the yellow and green columns for measures. There seems to be some public confusion about hot spots as the two or more cases are supposed to be ‘directly related’ through tracing, and our consultation with these matters would continue with health department input before making a decision to close a campus,” he said. Runyan added hybrid/split schedul-
ing allows for more spacing at schools. Buckeye Union High School District’s Youngker High School canceled a game several weeks ago, acting BUHSD Superintendent Rob Roberson confirmed. “After Youngker played Northwest Christian the first week, we found out Sunday (after the game) Northwest Christian quarantined their entire team,” Roberson said. Youngker took the precaution of missing its second game but has since returned to play. Like Agua Fria and many other districts, BUHSD is keeping students on campus reduced via the hybrid model of split scheduling.
Two die in head-on crash in Buckeye BY WEST VALLEY VIEW
Syrli Villegas, 31, and Caleb Natseway, 25, died after an early-morning crash Friday, Oct. 23, in Buckeye. According to Sgt. Calbert Gillett of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call at 4:41 a.m. Oct 23 at West Baseline and South Turner roads. Deputies found two vehicles that had a head-on collision. “One vehicle was occupied by an adult male driver who was pronounced
deceased at the scene. The other vehicle had an adult female driver with three passengers, two juveniles and an infant. The female driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital,” Gillett said. He said the three passengers were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. “It is unknown if speed and or impairment are factors,” Gillett said.
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Discount grocery store Aldi ready to open in Goodyear 25 YEARS OF HONEST SERVICE BY WEST VALLEY VIEW
On Nov. 5, Aldi—a discount grocery store that launched in Europe before spreading to the U.S.—opens its first Arizona stores in Chandler and Goodyear. Three months ago, Aldi announced it would open the Goodyear store—but not until the end of December. The opening next Thursday will be nearly two months earlier than first projected. Launched in Germany before spreading across the U.S., discount store Aldi opens stores in Goodyear and Chandler Aug. 5— The new Goodyear store at grocery the company’s first Arizona stores. (West Valley View file photo) 845 N. Estrella Parkway will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Facebook posting on the opening date, offer grocery delivery and curbside pick- many who have experienced Aldi elseup. (Additional fees apply to curbside where said they can hardly wait to shop and delivery orders through the Instacart the Goodyear Aldi. platform.) Noted Janette Zdunczyk Ratliff, “We’re thrilled to continue expanding “Bring a quarter for the shopping carts. in the Southwest, and we take great pride You get it back when you return it. Bring in reaching this milestone as we open your own bags too.” our first Arizona stores,” said Tom Cin“Prices are significantly lower than del, director of operations and logistics grocery stores,” added April Nicole Fufor Aldi. ruya-McBride. And more is coming: In addition to If you haven’t shopped at Aldi elsethe store at Estrella Parkway and Roo- where, the experience will be new. A quarsevelt Street, “Aldi is also building a ter deposit is required for shopping carts. distribution center and regional office” And almost all of Aldi’s products are in Goodyear, according to Tammy Vo, brands found only in the store, like Sima city spokeswoman. “Construction has ply Nature and Earth Grown lines. not begun and that portion of the project Krista Canelli Bakhit was one who is still a ways out,” she added. welcomed the news of the Goodyear “We do not have information to share openings: “I have missed Aldi for four about opening a warehouse in Arizona years now since moving to Arizona,” she at this time. We will share updates about said. our growth plans as we have them,” said “Our aggressive growth plans have alCindel. ways been centered around providing as Aldi is currently hiring for full- and many people as possible the high-qualpart-time positions at careers.aldi.us/ ity, affordable groceries they can count phoenix. on every day,” said Cindel. “We know Aldi boasts about its low prices: “For easy access to fresh food and household the past 10 years, Aldi has held the es- essentials is invaluable, especially now. teemed title of Value Leader among U.S. At Aldi, we’re dedicated to doing our grocery stores, according to the Market part by serving our local communities, Force Information U.S. Grocery Com- and we can’t wait to introduce shoppers petitive Study. in the Chandler and Goodyear areas to Stores are set up to maximize efficien- the Aldi difference.” cy, with 12,000 square feet of retail space Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and four to six aisles—“much easier to Aldi has hired thousands of new emnavigate than big-box stores,” according ployees as it grows during 2020. to an Aldi press release. Launched in Germany in 1976, Aldi Responding to a West Valley View has more than 2,000 stores in the U.S.
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Voting continues in WV on local, state, national races BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
West Valley ballots will allow residents to vote on the presidential race as well as U.S. Senate and House of Representatives races. In a Senate race that has shattered records for spending, Republican Sen. Martha McSally is challenged by Democrat Mark Kelly. In the 3rd Congressional District, Raúl Grijalva—a Democrat incumbent
since 2002—faces Republican challenger Daniel Wood. In the 7th Congressional District, which includes part of Tolleson and Glendale, Ruben Gallego, the Democrat incumbent, faces a challenge from Republican Josh Barnett. “As a business owner and family man, I have witnessed the corruption and disregard for our Constitution that is eroding liberty in our country,” Bar-
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nett says on his campaign website. Gallego is the heavy favorite after winning the 2018 election with more than 85% of the votes. Gallego was first elected to Congress in 2014 and reelected in 2016, with 75% of the votes in those two elections. Rep. Debbie Lesko is defending her seat in the 8th Congressional District, which stretches from New River to Goodyear, against challenger Michael Muscato. Though highly favored for reelection after taking 55% of the votes to win the 2018 election, the Peoria Republican was placed on the defensive by an Arizona Republic story about her past, which includes bankruptcy filings and a misdemeanor conviction. The West Valley View asked Lesko if there were inaccuracies in the story and for any comments she had. “Over 35 years ago, I married a man who became physically and mentally abusive to me and my young daughter,” Lesko responded via email. “On many occasions, he threatened to kill us. He is still in prison. As he was a con-man who used multiple aliases, I had to list all the alias names he had used for me to protect myself in bankruptcy proceedings. Due to his web of lies and deceit, I was implicated with a misdemeanor 32 years ago. The misdemeanor was later dismissed. “Between the abuse and financial ruin, my life was a living hell. I have certainly made mistakes in my life, but I learned from those mistakes. Today, I use what I learned to help others who are in similar situations. I decided to move forward with my life and make a difference.” The West Valley View also asked Muscato for his take on the story, published less than two weeks before Election Day. “My heart breaks for my opponent, Congresswoman Lesko, and all victims of domestic violence,” said Muscato, a Peoria resident who owns a Glendale gym. But Muscato said he was troubled by the story. “Why did it take 12 years for us to learn about this? What government documents did Lesko tamper with?
Why did she flee the state of Texas after the arrest warrant was issued? These are serious charges—and as a member of the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, this is information that could have been used against her, our country and state,” Muscato said.
State races In District 4, Democrat incumbent Reps. Charlene Fernandez and Geraldine Peten face Republican challenger Joel John, while Democrat incumbent Sen. Lisa Otondo is challenged by Republican Travis Angry. In District 13, Republican incumbent Reps. Tim Dunn and Joanne Osborne are challenged by Democrat Mariana Sandoval, while Republican Sen. Sine Kerr is unopposed. In District 19, there is no ballot opposition to the three Democrat incumbents, Sen. Lupe Contreras and Reps. Diego Espinoza and Lorenzo Sierra.
School funding Several school districts are asking West Valley residents for funding. The Avondale Elementary School District requests a continuation of the existing 15% override. If approved, the $5.1 million override would cost the owner of a home with a limited property value of $123,470 (the average value of a home in the district) approximately $139 per year, according 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 infor-
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Buckeye City Council approves multiple developments BY BRIAN CANO SR.
Buckeye’s rapid growth over the last decade appears ready to continue. At the Oct. 20 Buckeye City Council meeting, the council unanimously authorized the development of 500 single-family homes on 120 acres. Sun City Festival Parcel T1 is located southwest of the intersection of Beardsley Parkway and Desert Oasis Boulevard, according to the city council agenda. Council approved the Sun City Festival plat for 107 single family lots on 62 acres. The development includes 38 acres of landscaped open space, parks, recreational amenities and trails. For the Verrado development, coun-
cil authorized the building of 328 single-family and homes on nearly 60 acres northwest of Tiger Mountain Drive and Sunrise Lane. The additional homes add to the 5,179 homes built and 294 under construction at Verrado. Verrado is an 8,816-acre master-planned community north of Interstate 10 and east and west of Verrado Way. At Canyon Views, a four-phase development north of Montebello Avenue and Indian School Road, council authorized 94 single-family home lots at Bethany Home Road and Jackrabbit Trail. A collector road will end at the west side of Canyon Views with a future connection to Verrado, according to the agenda.
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mation, “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 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. For the Nov. 3 election, voters can participate by mail (deadline is Oct. 27), in person at a vote center through Nov. 3 or by dropping off a ballot at one of the drop box locations . To check early ballot voting status and more, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/ elections.
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Buckeye police offer reward in double homicide cold case
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
In 2007, the bodies of Santana Monique Armijo, 21, and Michael Martinez, 28, were found just north of Interstate 10 and Verrado Way in a desert area (which has since been developed) in Buckeye. “It is believed the two were killed somewhere else and dumped at that location,” said Donna Rossi of the Buckeye Police Department. The killer or killers of the two have not been found. Last week, the Buckeye Police Department, in conjunction with Silent Witness, offered a $26,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the double homicide. Rossi said Buckeye detectives began a review of the cold case in January 2019. This summer, Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall created a Major Crimes Unit, bringing in two experienced homicide investigators. The Major Crime Unit was tasked with re-examining unsolved homicides, including the Martinez/Armijo murders.
“The worst crime a human can commit is taking another human’s life. My goal is to bring closure to the families of these victims,” Hall said. Hall authorized the expenditure of $25,000 seized through the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to be added to the $1,000 being offered by Silent Witness in this case. “This is the largest award Buckeye has offered,” Hall said. “Michael was a father, a brother and a son and Santana was a mother, a daughter and a sister. The families want answers. We want answers,” the Buckeye chief said. “Someone knows exactly what happened to Michael and Santana. We need them to come forward.” At the time she was killed, Armijo lived in Tolleson with two children, one 3 years old and the other 11 months old. Family members were present at a news conference to announce the reward. “I’m praying. Any little thing can be so helpful,” said Tina Armijo, Santana’s mother, wiping away tears.
The Buckeye Police Department is offering a record $26,000 reward for information leading to the killing of Michael Martinez, 28, and Santana Monique Armijo, 21, who were found dumped in a Buckeye field in 2007. (Photos courtesy Buckeye Police Department)
“I am begging you as a mother. Please call. ... Don’t let them harm another family.” Information regarding this case can
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Late-night crash kills teenager, 20-year-old
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Jadalynn Faith Pasion, a 20-year-old Buckeye resident, and a 14-year-old boy and died after a three-vehicle, late-night crash in Glendale Oct. 17. According to Tiffany Ngalula of the Glendale Police Department, at 11:30 p.m. Oct. 17, “A black sedan with two occupants was traveling westbound on Glendale Avenue at a high rate of speed and rear-ended another black sedan carrying three occupants, traveling in the same lane and direction.” She said the vehicle that was rear ended struck a third vehicle head on. The third vehicle was traveling east on Glendale Avenue between El Mirage Road and Glen Harbor Boulevard. Faith Pasion, a 20-year-old Buckeye resident, and a The driver of the vehicle that Jadalynn 14-year-old boy died after a three-vehicle crash in Glendale Oct. rear-ended the second vehi- 17. (Photo provided by family) cle, a 29-year-old woman, was transported to a hospital with non- Ngalula said. life-threatening injuries. According to a GoFundMe account The driver of the rear-ended vehicle set up to raise funds for her funeral, also was taken to the hospital with in- “Jada’s beauty was only matched by juries that were not life threatening. her kind soul. She could light up any But two passengers in the rear-ended room with her sense of humor and her vehicle, a 14-year-old boy in the back wide smile, and she possessed the humseat and Jadalynn Faith Pasion, who blest of hearts. Jada was a dear friend was in the front passenger seat, died. to many, a devoted sister and daughter “Detectives were able to determine to her family, and had so much ahead that both speed and impairment ap- of her before her future was senselessly pear to be factors of the collision. The cut short. This sudden event has left her investigation is ongoing at this time,” family shocked and overwhelmed.”
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Shortage of mental health care providers felt due to COVID-19 BY ALLISON ENGSTROM Cronkite News
Arizona ranks close to last in the nation when it comes to available mental health care providers—a problem that’s been underscored during a pandemic that is increasing anxiety and depression. Heather Ross, a clinical assistant professor at Arizona State University who advises Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on health policy issues, said the state also lacks sufficient beds and inpatient facilities to treat patients with mental health challenges. Still, she added: “You can build a building, you can stick a bed in a room, but unless you have the professionals to deliver the care, those beds almost don’t matter.” Arizona ranks 47th among all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the rate of available mental health care providers, according to the latest report by the nonprofit group Mental Health America. The state’s ratio of 790 people for every 1 provider compares with Massachusetts’ leading rate of 180 to 1. Providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social work-
ers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and advanced practice nurses specializing in mental health care. All 15 counties in Arizona include places considered Health Professional Shortage Areas specifically for mental health, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Navajo Nation is ranked as one of the highest areas of need. A 2017 study by Northern Arizona University’s Center for Health Equity Research found that the ratio of people to mental health providers in Navajo County, which includes a section of the Navajo reservation, was a whopping 1,504 to 1. These provider shortages are especially concerning given the job losses, isolation and grief people are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ross said. The Navajo Nation has been hit hard by the deadly disease, with more than 10,000 cases and 550 deaths, while statewide cases have surpassed 200,000, with more than 5,600 deaths. Ross said it’s vital the dearth of behavioral health providers is addressed, be-
cause a mental health problem can affect every aspect of one’s life. “It’s not like when you sprain your elbow and you can wear a sling,” she said. “You can’t put a Band-Aid on it and put it aside. It’s always with you. “In a perfect world, every person who was experiencing mental illness, behavioral disorders or crisis would reach out … and would have a mental health professional immediately available.” A June survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention documented how COVID-19 has increased mental health problems, particularly in younger adults, people of color, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers. These groups have reported experiencing worse mental health, increased substance use and elevated suicidal ideation. A bill to provide financial aid to students who commit to enter the mental health care workforce was introduced during the 2020 Arizona legislative session but didn’t make it out of committee. The bill would have expanded the Arizona Teachers Academy program to pro-
vide scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 a year for students who agree to become social workers or counselors in Arizona public schools. The measure’s sponsor, Sen. Sean Bowie, D-Phoenix, told Cronkite News he plans to reintroduce the proposal when the new legislative session begins in January. Mental health conditions have worsened since the pandemic was declared in March, but even before then, reports of anxiety and depression had been on a “scary but steady increase,” said Mark Carroll, chief medical officer of Health Choice Arizona in Flagstaff. Now, with some of the financial impacts of COVID-19, people may be putting their mental health on the back burner. “If I don’t have stable housing or I don’t have money for reliable and consistent food on my table,” Carroll said, “other things are just not going to be a priority for me and it’s going to impact my health in general. And it’s going to have a significant impact on my mental health and well-being.”
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Policy, faltering economy cited as border numbers plummet for 2020 BY CAROLEINA HASSETT Cronkite News
The number of migrants apprehended at the southern border fell sharply in fiscal 2020, a drop analysts attribute in large part to fears of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic havoc left in its wake. Apprehensions through the first 11 months of the fiscal year are less than half the total for fiscal Border Patrol agents intercept immigrants near Eagle Pass, Texas, in photo from August 2019—the end of one of the busiest years 2019. About 400,000 migrants this for border apprehensions, with more than 977,000. Since then, had been apprehended through apprehensions have fallen by half, a drop many experts attribute August, compared to 977,509 to impacts from COVID-19. (Photo courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection) people caught the year before. Experts said part of the slowdown is summer, so that makes 2019 look like a due to Trump administration policies, bit of an outlier,” Nowrasteh said. but much can be blamed on COVID-19 Analysts agree that at least part of the and the economic woes that followed, reduction is likely policy driven, pointgiving migrants “less of a reason to ing to programs like the Trump admincome here in the first place.” istration’s Migrant Protection Protocols “It being fairly pandemic-induced be- that force immigrants to wait in Mexico cause of elevated fears and lack of eco- for processing. nomic opportunity in the places where “So we saw an increase in the numthey would have maybe sought out to ber of people being sent back to Mexgo before,” said Sara Ritchie, director ico under that agreement, said Jessica of communications at Kino Border Ini- Bolter, an associate policy analyst at the tiative. Migration Policy Institute. “We also saw Border crossings began to dip dras- Mexico step up their immigration entically in March, about the time that forcement efforts, kind of in response to COVID-19 hit the United States and U.S. pressure.” shutdowns started to be imposed. MiThe U.S., Mexican and Canadian grants apprehended at the border fell governments also restricted legal borfrom 34,442 in March to 17,086 in der crossings in March to essential travApril—compared to 109,415 in April el only, in another attempt to stem the 2019. spread of COVID-19. Besides limiting travel within and beSome experts who support the admintween countries, the virus and the sub- istration’s tough immigration policies sequent shutdowns of businesses drasti- said they expect the outcome of this cally affected the economy of the U.S. fall’s presidential election could deterand the job opportunities here in 2020 as mine what direction the number of boropposed to last year. der apprehensions will take. “In 2020, you know, we have the “We have an election coming up, and COVID-19, we have the recession that you know it depends who is going to be resulted from COVID-19, so there’s this in office come January and what the polless of a reason to come here in the first icies of that administration might be,” place,” said Alex Nowrasteh, director of said Ira Mehlman, the media director for immigration studies at the Cato Institute. the Federation for American ImmigraExperts also note that 2019 saw an un- tion Reform. usually high number of apprehensions at That was echoed by Lora Ries, a sethe border, the most in at least a dozen nior research fellow for homeland secuyears. rity at the Heritage Foundation, who said “In 2019, there was a big surge of asy- that if Trump is reelected to “a second lum-seekers coming across the border, term, then I think these agreements can especially around late spring and early continue.”
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Thanks a lot Editor: Wow. Thanks for all the research, John-Joe Flynn. But as far as a role model ... I wouldn’t go that far. Anyway, stick to whatever you believe. Dennis Batterman Buckeye
Joe’s no boss
Editor: Imagine owning a business and having an employee that every year for 47 years upon his yearly review barely met minimum standards, nothing noteworthy, nothing outstanding, and then after 47 long, long years, this same employee comes up to you one day and says, “Come on, man, make me boss, I’ve got a plan about how to fix ... you know the thing!” No thanks to Joe to four more years of ineptitude! Mark Killinger Litchfield Park
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Editor: Two points I want to make. First, John Flynn is an obvious Trump hater, and that’s his right, but to claim Joe Biden has better character than anyone, let alone our President Trump, certainly marks Flynn as a blatant liar. I have suspected this all along, but he certainly proved it in his (Oct. 21) letter to the editor. Second, Mike Getz, whatever you do in the privacy of your home is entirely your business, and I couldn’t care less. But now you are telling the whole world you have the right to judge any and everyone that doesn’t agree with you and your views makes me know you think you are just way smarter than
anyone else that fits your particular call about life. Please note, I said particular, as in no way am I judging you and your lifestyle, but I can say I don’t like you judging anyone either, plus I don’t like socialism or communism and, for a fact, neither should you. Clyde Jorgensen Goodyear
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Editor: And why do I support Donald Trump? Look at his record. He has stood up to China, kept America out of new wars, solidified ties with Israel, overturned the disastrous Iran deal and obliterated ISIS. He killed the leader of ISIS and Iranian terrorist Solemani. Domestically, he removed handicapping regulations to American economic growth, rebuilt a depleted military, brought back manufacturing and revamped dying industries by renegotiating trade deals and cutting taxes; he has achieved energy independence, curbed immigration— all of which contributed to setting record unemployment rates. Re-negotiated trade deals in our favor. The list is too long to write each one. He has tackled neglected issues such as human trafficking and unjust incarceration for minor crimes like smoking pot. Not to mention, he is being considered for three Nobel Peace Prizes for negotiating peace between Israel and UAE and Israel and Bahrain and peace between Kosovo and Serbia. Democrats feared he would start a new war every week. Maybe this list is not as long as Mr. Flynn’s list of complaints. I just watched the 30-mile-long Truckers for Trump parade on the Interstate 17, so
somebody besides me loves Trump. With all the garbage that has been thrown at this president, and no other president in history has had a first term full of blockades thrown at him and so many attempts by members of Congress including the Speaker of the House, the witch who loves witch hunts, trying to overthrow him with every sham they could think of, you will now see this president win with the biggest landslide in history. So, make sure you have enough popcorn and wine on Nov. 3 to watch this event unfold. It’s time to keep the corrupt Biden family from making another dime from their Ukraine, Kazakhstan and China scams and their money laundering in Latvia and Romania, Cyprus and a few other countries. Anybody else would have been locked up by now. The huge boat parades in Florida, South Carolina and Chicago for Trump, with over 2,500 boats each parade, never made it to mainstream media.
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Editor: John, “There you go again.” Trump said this ... Biden said that ... and your whole letter is in the noise. Trump has been battling for four years getting our country back where it was when Reagan held the office, and all he has gotten from the libs, Dems, and socialists is grief, resistance and damn near treasonous accusations. You need to open your eyes and see what you have on your side of the aisle coming at you. A has-been, never-was, presidential candidate that’s mired in the China/Ukraine scandal that isn’t getting it’s due coverage from the drive-by media. A guy that can’t find his way out of the basement, who stumbles on his
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way to the mic to mumble a few incoherent sentences, and leaves the audience and his backers with a “where do we go from here?” The answer, of course, is straight to Kamala Harris, who will be the president in waiting. Now there’s a real scary option for all of us, yourself included. Face reality here—a Democrat win sends our country back to the dark ages, with a tax and spend agenda, “close the country down” and wait it out hoping for the best solution to our current version of the “Black Plague”
with a majority of leaders and politicians who are skilled only at criticism and have no answers of how we get out of the dark. The only option is to re-elect President Trump and help him finish the job of Making America Great Again so we can all enjoy peace, prosperity and the promise of what this country means to the world. The choice is there for you and all Americans. Tom MacKenzie Goodyear
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WESTMARC’s ‘Best of the West’ awards show honors Mayor Meck BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
At its annual “Best of the West” awards show and dinner, WESTMARC honored Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck. WESTMARC also celebrated its 30th anniversary as a key player in West Valley economic development and advocacy during its annual awards show, held Oct. 22 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale. The Inspiration in Leadership Award went to Meck. After spending most of his adult life as a leader of his hometown, Meck decided not to run for yet another reelection. “It’s time for younger people to be the leaders of Buckeye,” he told the West Valley View in December. On Nov. 17, Meck will pass the may-
or’s gavel to Eric Orsborn, the former councilman elected as Buckeye’s next mayor in August. Buckeye reelected Meck for a third consecutive term in 2016. He started public life as a Buckeye Council member from 1968 to 1975 and previously served as mayor from 1973 to 1975— back when Buckeye was a quiet little farming town. WESTMARC honored him for his modest but effective leadership, as Meck has presided over the city’s extraordinary expansion as it became the fastest-growing city in the country. It was fitting that Julie Giese, Phoenix Raceway president, presented the Economic Engine Award, recognizing individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have cre-
WESTMARC President/CEO Sintra Hoffman, top and right, presided over the “Best of the West” awards show at Phoenix Raceway. Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck received the Inspiration in Leadership Award. Phoenix Raceway President Julie Geise presented the Economic Engine Award to Microsoft. (West Valley View photos by Pablo Robles)
ated a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley The Avondale Health-Tech Corridor was a finalist, but the award went to Microsoft, which is expanding data and technology centers in the West Valley. Ottawa University’s Surprise campus won the Excellence in Innovation Award, beating out the city of Peoria’s autonomous shuttle “Robo Ride” that made its debut at Spring Training 2020. WESTMARC’s Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes honors “an innovative concept that attempts to fulfill a need for West Valley residents or preserve the West Valley’s assets or resources.” Sintra Hoffman, president and CEO, presided over the event, with the President’s Choice Award going to Roberta
“Bobbi” Magdaleno, executive director in the Office of Government and Community Engagement at Arizona State University. She is based at ASU’s West campus in Glendale. WESTMARC awards also went to Verizon Wireless for Quality of Life Enhancement in the Community, Abrazo Healthcare’s Residency Program for Quality of Life Enhancement in Education and Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) for Regional Advancement. “The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle and economy in the West Valley,” Hoffman said. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.”
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Phoenix Raceway will challenge young drivers on Championship Weekend BY COLE CUSUMANO Cronkite News
Phoenix Raceway, Arizona’s own diamond in the desert, will serve as the new host for NASCAR’s highly coveted Championship Weekend, Nov. 6-8. The state-of-the-art facility in Avondale received a $178 million renovation that put immense emphasis on fan experience, so it should come as no surprise that the sport is switching venues for the first time in 18 years. With change comes challenges, and those obstacles are certainly heightened for the group of competitors under 30 vying for a shot at the title. Since the first NASCAR Cup Series race in 1988 at the Valley’s D-shaped tri-oval, only five drivers under 30 have driven to victory through 48 races. What is it exactly that makes the
diamond in the desert such a difficult track for younger athletes? For starters, the 1-mile venue’s banking only spans between eight and 11 degrees, making it one of the flattest racing surfaces on the circuit. After a recent reconfiguration eliminated patches of infield grass, additional lanes were created on the infamous “dogleg,” enabling cars to go as much as six-wide down the frontstretch toward the finish line. These unique characteristics, coupled with the dreaded Arizona heat and some recent notorious continuous runs, make Phoenix Raceway a track that typically caters to veteran drivers who’ve grown accustomed to immense physical and mental stress. There is a silver lining for the young guns hoping to have a shot in the series finale, as
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this next generation of competitors has had their way with the track in recent years. The eldest of the youngsters to tame the Avondale-based track is 27-yearold Alex Bowman. The Tucson native got his big break in the 2016 semifinal, when he was the substitute driver for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who had been sidelined with a concussion. Bowman pointed the iconic No. 88 to a firstplace starting position and led a racehigh 194 laps before finishing sixth. Bowman said he believes his home track has an “underrated atmosphere,” in terms of fan experience and the overall racing product, and while it would mean the world for him to have a shot at the title come November, the raceway has admittedly been a recent struggle. “That race track is kind of a love/ hate relationship with me,” Bowman said. “Obviously, we’ve had some strong runs there in the past, but the last couple of years have been pretty awful there. We haven’t had a good day there, period, really since 2016. We’ve got our work cut out for us to improve that program of ours and try to go be stronger there.”
Rookie of the Year Cole Custer captured the attention of the NASCAR world when he scored the first top 10 of his Cup career in his desert debut this March. He attributed his success to the recent rules package change which reduced horsepower and provided low downforce—similar to the cars he drove in the NASCAR Xfinity Series the last four years. The driver of the No. 41 has been absorbing knowledge daily and, as a result, is only the third rookie in the sport’s history to make the postseason. With one win under his belt and a prestigious team behind him in Stewart-Haas Racing, he’s confident in the data they’ve amassed, should they be in contention come Phoenix. “I think we’ve been good at the flat short tracks this year,” Custer told Cronkite News. “It’s tough there’s no practice to work through things, but at the same time we’ve had a great notebook, we make our best-educated guesses going into the race and I think we’ve done good at that.” Bowman’s teammate and NASCAR’s two-time Most Popular Driv-
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While seating at the racetrack will be reduced and limited (not to mention sold out), Phoenix Raceway will host a NASCAR “watch party” nearby. NASCAR fans can experience a “drive-in viewing experience” for the NASCAR Cup Series championship race Sunday, Nov. 8, at The BLVD, 755 N. 114th Avenue, Avondale. Championship “watch party” will bring racing action to Hosted by the city of Avon- ATheNASCAR BLVD in Avondale. (West Valley View file photo) dale, NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway, the inaugural NASCAR President Julie Giese said. Championship Watch Party at The “While we wish we could be hosting BLVD will bring every second of the everyone at the track for the NASCAR action from the track directly to the fans, Championship, we’re excited that we all from the comfort of their vehicles. have the opportunity to create events The event is free to attend, but guests like this to engage our fans and local must register in advance at phoenix- community in a safe and fun manner.” raceway.com/watchparty, as spaces are Gates open at 10 a.m. with the green limited. Guests will also enjoy food flag set to drop for the championship trucks, games and other activities. race at 1 p.m. The event will include “We’re excited to partner with the safety protocols. Social distancing city of Avondale on this incredible measures will be in place, and guests watch party event,” Phoenix Raceway will be asked to wear masks.
Drivers...continued from page 18 er, Chase Elliott, has been arguably one of the most accomplished drivers at Phoenix since his debut in 2016. In nine attempts, the racing prodigy has compiled five top 10s—including a runner-up finish in 2017—in addition to leading over 200 laps through nine races. Now in his fifth full-time season, the Hendrick Motorsports-product has been on the cusp of securing that elusive victory for years. He appeared to be primed to taste the Gatorade showers this March when he started from the pole and led a race-high 93 laps. Alas, it was not meant to be, as Elliott, 24 years old, had to settle for seventh. “I’m excited that it moved (to Championship Weekend), and luckily we had a good run there in the beginning of the year,” Elliott said. “A lot has changed since then, too, I feel like, with com-
petitors improving. I certainly think we’ll have some work to do when we go back, but I hope we’re a part of the final four for it to matter and I hope we can take what we had there in the spring and make it better for that last race.” Even with the driver of the No. 9’s impressive resume in the Valley of the Sun, it’s been his Achilles’ heel in the playoffs. Elliott has been a contender each of the last three years in the semifinal but failed to advance after two wrecks and lack of points. If there’s anything we’ve learned from 2020, it’s that essentially anything is possible, so who’s to say a young gun can’t make the Championship Four? Given the unpredictability because of no practice time and all the other underlying variables the 16 playoff drivers will face in the next nine races, the title of “Champion” is very much wide open.
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Like the rest of a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween 2020 will be quite a bit different. Dr. Brian Hess, an emergency physician with Abrazo Health, offers some creative tips for Halloween safety during the pandemic. “There are alternatives to keep everyone safely at home and still enjoy the holiday, like virtual costume parties via family Zoom calls or household Halloween movie nights,” Hess said. “Virtual parties can be planned like any other with decorations and backdrops for the video call, children can wear their costumes, enjoy snacks and even play games like scavenger hunts or virtual bobbing for apples. The whole family can participate, even friends and
family members in other cities. A quick web search or your local party store can help with ideas,” he said. Hess noted that trick-or-treating increases risk for getting or spreading coronavirus and flu. The best plan is to stay home, practice physical distancing, wear a mask and wash your hands frequently. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also continues to stress physical distancing, hand washing and wearing masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you’re venturing out on Halloween, the CDC offers tips to take to help make trick-or-treating safer: • Keep 6 feet of distance and avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters. • Wash hands before handling treats. • Give out treats outdoors, if possible.
• Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take. • Always wear a mask, and remember that a costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask. • Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Parents supervise young children using hand sanitizer. Inexpensive healthy alternatives, such as stickers, bubbles, crayons and clay bring a fun twist to Halloween treats. Glow sticks, juice boxes, mini bottles of water and goldfish in factory-packaged snack bags are another option.
Make sure masks fit correctly and costumes aren’t a tripping hazard. Makeup can be fun, but kids may have sensitive skin and break out in itchy rashes and hives from makeup, Hess said. “Halloween is still a great time for families to bond, but it’s obviously going to be a little different this year. Remember physical distancing, wear an appropriate mask, and keep washing or sanitizing your hands. With some creativity, precautions and appropriate supervision, everyone can enjoy a howling good time,” he said.
‘Night of the Living Will’ Zoom event planned for Halloween BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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This event will be held online via Zoom. Reservations for specific appointments with an attorney can be arranged by calling the 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE at 602-264-4357. “It’s never too early to have a plan in place so that personal choices are determined about who will manage your medical affairs if you are unable,” said Area Agency on Aging President and CEO Mary Lynn Kasunic. “We are grateful to the attorneys who will volunteer their time to make this opportunity available to the community.” A health care power of attorney is a legal document appointing an “agent” and an “alternate agent” to make medical decisions for someone unable to do so. A living will is a legal document providing instructions to the agent under a health care power of attorney about how an individual wants to be treated in end-of-life situations. Attorneys will only be able to discuss health care powers of attorney and living wills during the 45-minute sessions and cannot provide counsel on other legal issues. For more information, visit aaaphx. org.
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Avondale hosts Creepin’ Cruise, Dia de los Muertos events BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
While Buckeye and Goodyear hosted early Halloween events, Avondale has plenty of youth-oriented Halloween activities planned this week—though many are online or social distancing friendly. The Avondale Parks and Recreation Department hosts a new take on the spooky holiday with a Creepin’ Cruise Halloween Drive-Thru from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The event is billed as “a safe and fun drive-thru trick-or-treat event around Civic Center Drive at Avondale City Hall.” City staff will host booths for the occasion, handing out candy and goodies
for youth participants. Following the drive-thru, families can park at the library to walk to the Civic Center amphitheater and purchase food from food trucks. Avondale Civic Center is at 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. The city asks all who attend to wear masks and practice social distancing. For more information, call 623-3332400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/events. Avondale’s Parks and Recreation Department also is sponsoring a Haunted Fright Home Decorating Contest scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The contest is free and open to all residents in Avondale. (The registra-
tion deadline was Oct. 26.) And this year’s Avondale Dia de los Muertos Festival is a virtual event, with Ballet Folklorico Esperanza. At 1 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 28-30, Ballet Folklorico Esperanza performs with sugar skull making lessons, poetry and other events. A costume contest takes place at 1 p.m Saturday, Nov. 1, with performances by Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, Mariachi Rubor, Danza Huitzilin and others and a closing cemetery procession to honor the departed. For more information or to view the virtual event, visit balletfolkloricoesperanza.org.
A Creepin’ Cruise, haunted house decoration contest and virtual Dia de los Muertos Festival are part of the holiday week in Avondale. (Images courtesy city of Avondale)
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Resources available though TUHSD classes remain online BY FERNANDA RUIZ MARTINEZ West Valley View Contributing Writer
While other West Valley school districts returned to classrooms this month, the Tolleson Union High School District governing board of education recently decided to continue with online learning for the rest of the semester. According to a letter sent to parents, “data shows that our district positivity rate is at 9.25%, well above the 5% rate required for students to return to in-person learning on campuses.” “We can’t afford to play Russian roulette with our students or staff. And right now, we are winning. What I mean by winning is that we have zero reported loss of lives from students or staff from COVID-19,” said Devin Del Palacio, the school board vice presi-
dent. Arely Peña, a senior student, shared her opinion on the board’s decision, calling it a good decision, as she considers her health and that of her family to be more important. “Classes have been more stressful because we had to adapt to a new system. But at the same time, we are offered learning support, which is like a supporting system to help students that are struggling. It is more difficult, but I think our health is more important. And I’m fine with it for now,” Peña said. Although the district shortened the length of classes, it created an afternoon learning support program for students struggling with the short amount of time given in class to work on as-
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support the challenges faced by their children “and probably take some of that tension down that might be happening in some households right now.” Martha Caballero, a TUHSD guidance counselor, added, “We’re a resource to (parents), just like we are a resource to the students.” The board will continue to follow the metrics and discuss planning for the spring semester. Until then, the district will still provide services to students in need, such as afternoon learning support, free meals and electronic support through laptop and hotspot checkout. And Tolleson Union High School will remain open for some extracurricular and sport activities. For more information, visit tuhsd.org.
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The two LESDs reopen classrooms BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
While other West Valley districts reopened classrooms earlier this month, the two LESDs are reopening classrooms. As with other districts, students and staff are required to wear masks and extra cleaning/sanitizing measures are being taken. The Litchfield Elementary School District governing board approved “a phased approach to resume In-Person Learning”:
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Set students up for a successful fall semester at school BY MICHELLE STROYNE Guest Writer
The effects of COVID-19 can be seen across many industries, but not many are as categorically impacted as the Valley’s educational system. Parents and educators are especially concerned about special needs students and those with individualized education programs (IEPs) getting the services they need and deserve during the global pandemic. Many schools have pivoted to virtual learning environments, which can be challenging not only for special needs students but for all types of kids. At the Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies in Glendale, we spent the last few months focused on ways to make our facility safer for the special needs students we service. From remodeled classrooms and updated outdoor areas to new technology and classroom furniture that encourages social distancing, many modifications were made to accommodate our students, many of whom are on the au-
tism spectrum, during the COVID-19 crisis. Whether kids are participating virtually or returning to in-person learning, consistency and routine is very important for regular and special ed students. This can make a real difference between frustrated children and parents and a successful fall semester. Here are a few tips for families as they navigate uncharted virtual learning territory: • Everyone is unique. Don’t compare your workspace, time spent or child’s needs to others right now. Each district, school and student is different; that’s especially applicable in special education. Afford yourself and your kiddo some grace as you collaborate to build the best learning environment for success. • Give yourself a break. Students and parents need a break from the computer screen and from the rigors of online learning, not to mention the stress of navigating this new learning protocol. Make time each day to take a breath-
er. Step outside and get some fresh air. Stand up and stretch. Find tools and strategies that help you and your child unwind and decompress throughout the day. • Have some fun. After months of living through a global pandemic, try to set your child up for success and a positive attitude about school. Create a reward system for Children’s Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies in Glendale is daily habits like wash- The focused on making its facility safer. (Submitted photo) ing hands, sanitizing work stations, getting classwork done, children and young adults ages 3-22, planning for the day ahead or whatever including positive behavior intervenspeaks to your student’s needs. tion and support, occupational therapy, The Children’s Center for Neurode- speech therapy and community-based velopmental Studies opened in 1978 instruction. and provides an invaluable resource For more information or to schedule for families with children on the au- a tour, visit thechildrenscenteraz.org or tism spectrum. We are a full-service, call 623-915-0345. nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive educational, thera- Michelle Stroyne is special education director peutic and habilitative programs for at The Children’s Center.
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Tillie Gamez Reyes Tillie Reyes of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family, and right after the Rosary on October 10th, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felipe Reyes. She is survived by her children, Olivia, Tino, Jerry, Raul, Martha; nine grandchildren; siblings, Mary Cubedo and Joe Gamez; and countless wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Wake/Rosary on October 30, 2020, 5pm -8pm Avenida Funeral Chapel 522 E. Western Avenue Avondale, AZ 85323 Mass on October 31, 2020, 10:00am St. Matthews Church 320 N. 20th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Burial Holy Cross Cemetery at noon 9925 W. Thomas Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392
Robert R. Benkowsky Jr. Former Illinois resident Robert R. Benkowsky Jr., 63, passed away on October 15, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ. Robert or 'Bob' was born on December 24, 1956 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Valerie (Surak) Benkowsky. Robert married Kathleen A. Noruk in 1976. They raised three sons, Robert G., Andrew, and Daniel. Bob moved to Arizona in 2010 with his sons, after Kathleen passed away. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, AZ at 6:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 9:30AM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the same location. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/robert-r-benkowsky-jr/
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Heidi Eileen Wagner, age 48, of Avondale AZ, passed away on October 15, 2020. Heidi was born on June 22, 1972 in Manchester, New Hampshire. She is survived by her parents Horst and Cynthia Wagner of Avondale, AZ, 1 sister Denise Wagner Lamper, and 3 children - Felicia, Garth and Brendan. May she Rest in Peace and may God lift her soul up in Heaven.
Born July 7, 1942 passed away Jul 20, 2020Celebration of Life will be November 7, 2020 At Walcker Residence 18554 W Georgia Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Open house 12-4. Chaplain will be around 2:00. refreshments will be served. Come gather safely and reminisce about the good times.
Samuel Arthur Tubbs Samuel Arthur Tubbs, 75, passed away October 12, 2020 in Buckeye Arizona. Samuel was born in Buckeye Arizona on December 3, 1944. Samuel enjoyed cooking for the family especially Thanksgiving dinner and playing video games with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed deep sea fishing. Samuel is survived by his children Stacey (Jon), Andrea (Bart), Samantha (Michael) and Becky (Rand). Grandchildren Joshua and Allison Wegner, Oz and Jax Shea, Daniel and Alyssa Kimbrell and Elizabeth and Brooklynn Hart. We will have a Celebration of Life on December 3, 2020 at his favorite tavern Waddell's Longhorn Corral located at 1629 N 195th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396 starting at 5:30pm
Anne Sweeney Anne Sweeney of Goodyear, AZ went to her eternal rest on Friday, October 16th, while surrounded by her husband and children. Memorials can be sent to International Children's Advocate, Inc. c/o Ariceli Menor, Zone 13, Mulawin Lane, Old Cabalan, Olongapo City, Philippines, 2200. Services will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ at 2:00PM. To view the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please use this link http://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/anne-sweeney/
Diego J. Gettig Diego J. Gettig, age 79 of Avondale, AZ passed away on October 11, 2020 in Avondale, AZ. He was born on January 15, 1941 in Toledo, OH. A visitation will be held at 1:00PM on November 5, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear, AZ. Mass will be held on November 6 at 10:30AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. in Avondale, AZ. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/diego-j-gettig/
Rosemary Arausa Rosemary Arausa, 61 of Avondale, Arizona Passed away October 9, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by her daughter Maria Arausa of Avondale, Arizona and son Michael Arausa of Las Vegas, Nevada, 9 grandchildren, who she loved with all her heart. Sister Virginia Vallejo and brother Johnny Arausa of Glendale, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents Dora and Sabino Arausa, sisters Josie Perez & Estella Arausa, her brothers Robert and Manuel Arausa. She will be missed dearly! Services were held on Saturday October 24, 2020 at Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home in Tolleson, Arizona.
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"In The Matter Of The Conservatorship for: Lenin Aparicio Jr A Minor. Hearing set for October 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m in the presence of the Honorable Thomas L. Marquoit at the East Court Building located at 101 W. Jefferson St, Phoenix AZ 85003, courtroom 514. This hearing will be in an electronic setting using the GoToMeeting audio video platform. You are not required to attend this hearing. However, If you oppose any of the relief requested in the petition that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written response at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date OR you or your attorney must contact the division assigned to the case as the time of the hearing using the following instructions: At least 30 minutes before the time of the hearing, call the assigned Judicial Officer's division at the phone number listed below and request instructions on how to appear electronically at the hearing. Any written response must comply with Rule 15(e) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. If you do not file a timely response or attend the hearing: (1) the court may grant relief requested in the petition without further proceedings, and (2) you will not receive additional notices of court proceedings relating to the petition unless you file a Demand for Notice pursuant to Title 14, Arizona revised Statues." Published West Valley View 10/14, 10/21 & 10/28/2020 / 33759
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PRE-OWNED TREATS, NO TRICKS! 2007 BUICK LUCERNE V6 CXL
2003 TOYOTA COROLLA LE
X9156A Must See
20124A Priced to Sell
$4,978
$4,995
2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER TURBO
2017 FORD C-MAX ENERGI SE
20150A Sporty Low Miles
P9187 1 Owner Low Miles
$9,927
$12,478
2017 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED
2017 FORD EXPLORER XLT
20444C Low Miles Must See
20535A 4x4 Must See
$18,474
$21,935
2013 FORD F-150 LARIAT
2015 FORD F-150 XLT
20435A 4x4 1 Owner
20363A 4x4 1 Owner
$24,978
$25,569
2019 DODGE CHALLENGER SXT
2019 CADILLAC XTS LUXURY
P9169 1 Owner Sharp
X9186 Like New 1 Owner
$25,776
$27,842
2019 NISSAN FRONTIER SV
2017 BMW M3 SEDAN
P9174 4x4 Like New
20421A Loaded Low, Low Miles
$27,998
$53,448
2019 GMC SIERRA 2500HD
2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT
X9163 Diesel, 4x4 1 Owner
X9183 Diesel, 4x4 1 Owner
$58,952
$59,689
LOWE$T TAXE$ LOWE$T PRICE
TOP 5 TREATS • CoPilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi • Rear Camera • Much More
• CoPilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi • Rear Camera • Much More
• Tow Pkg • Pwr Group • Rear Camera • Much More
• Blind Spot Alert • 4G Wi-Fi • CoPilot 360 • Much More
• CoPilot 360 • Navigation • 4G Wi-Fi • 20” Alum Wheels • Much More
OF THE
2020 FORD FUSION
WEEK!!
24,165 Jones Discount $5,000 MSRP
$
19,165
SPECIAL $
2020 FORD ESCAPE
STK# 20318
26,715 Jones Discount $5,500 MSRP
$
21,215
SPECIAL $
2020 FORD F-150
STK# 20480
32,070 Jones Discount $8,000 MSRP
$
24,070
SPECIAL $
2020 FORD EDGE
STK# 20275
32,635 Jones Discount $6,000 MSRP
$
26,635
SPECIAL $
2020 FORD EXPLORER XLT
STK# 20539
45,990 Jones Discount $8,000 MSRP
$
37,990
SPECIAL $
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM * All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 11/03/2020. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.
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STK# 19091