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oodyear Mayor Georgia Lord died Dec. 12 as a result of declining health after she fell and broke her hip. Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton will serve as acting mayor until the Goodyear City Council appoints a current city councilmember to complete the mayor’s term, which ends in December 2022. The mayor and council would then accept applications from interested residents to appoint a new councilmember to fill the vacated council position. An election will be held in the fall of 2022 to select a new mayor, who will take office in January 2023 According to Goodyear spokesperson Tammy Vo, Lord was a “powerful advocate for the city of Goodyear” since she moved here in 1997 with her late husband Col. Ronald Lord. Prior to living in Goodyear, they lived in Europe and the Far East. He worked, too, at the Pentagon. “Arizona is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Georgia Lord,” Gov.
Doug Ducey said in a statement. “She was an inspiring woman and a proven leader who cared deeply about the city of Goodyear and the men, women and families who called it home. “Under Mayor Lord, Goodyear was transformed into an economic juggernaut, attracting new businesses and residents. Her care and love for her city was apparent to all, and she was frequently honored by community organizations for her service and accomplishments. “Mayor Lord was dedicated to the people of Goodyear and served them until the end. Her more than 15-year career in civic service is rooted in her city’s economic growth, as she used her keen business sense to create opportunity for Goodyear’s citizens. As Goodyear’s first Georgia Lord became the mayor of Goodyear in female mayor, her legacy as an incredibly 2011. (Submitted Photo) passionate public servant will live on.” On Dec. 12, he ordered all state flags Council in 2005. Her love for public service to be lowered to half-staff starting Dec. 13. deepened when she became the mayor of Lord began her career in local government Mayor...continued on page 3 when she was elected to the Goodyear City
Human smugglers plead guilty to Avondale operation BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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malia Gonzalez-Lara, 43, of Phoenix pleaded guilty in federal court in connection with her role as the coordinator of a human smuggling operation in Avondale. During a proceeding before U.S. Mag-
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Mayor...continued from page 1 Goodyear in 2011, a position she held until her passing, Vo said. “I found public service to be rewarding,” Lord once said. “I saw for myself how local government shapes everyday lives, creates a community, and impacts overall quality of life. I really wanted to be part of that excitement.” She described how she hoped being the city’s first female mayor would be an inspiration. “It didn’t occur to me initially, and even until after the election, that I would be the first female mayor of the city of Goodyear,” she said. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate to Goodyear’s young women that anything is possible.” Lord was a collegiate cheerleader at Michigan State University, a mother of four, a military wife and a successful Realtor. She was also a fashion model, spoke fluent German, and shared in the intrigue of life alongside her husband when he served as a military attaché in Europe during the Cold War. Lord served on multiple committees and councils during her tenure, includ-
NEWS ing the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Executive Committee, Maricopa Association of Governments’ Regional Council and Transportation Policy Committee, Greater Phoenix Economic Council Board of Directors, WESTMARC Board of Directors, Abrazo West Hospital Board of Directors, and Luke West Valley Partners. Her most recent achievement was being honored with the Inspiration in Leadership Award at WESTMARC’s 29th annual Best of the West Awards gala in October. She has received many accolades over the course of her political career, including earning an honorary Doctorate of Public Administration from Franklin Pierce University in 2019, being named the 2019 Government Leader of the Year by the Arizona Capitol Times, recognition as Leadership West’s Civic Leader of the Year in 2018, being named as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business” by Arizona Business Magazine in 2014, and receiving a Distinguished Service Award from the Greater Phoenix Economic Council in 2013. “She was a role model to many, im-
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mensely passionate about her city, and was a dedicated public servant,” Vo said. “Though warm and kind, she was also known for being very direct and relished the opportunity to speak frankly. She was witty and had an incredible sense of humor. Her strength was unmatched.” Lord is survived by four children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Guilty...continued from page 1 area. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations and United States Border Patrol made the arrests. Sergio Vazquez-Flores, 46, of Goodyear, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport and harbor more than 100 people for profit on Nov. 5. VazquezFlores operated the stash house at the Avondale address on behalf of Gonzalez-Lara. A conviction for conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens for profit carries a maximum penalty of 10 years, a maximum fine of $250,000, or both. Sentencing is set before Senior U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins for Vazquez-Flores on Jan. 25 and for Gonzalez-Lara on Feb. 12. The investigation in this case was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations – Nogales Office, with assistance from U.S. Border Patrol. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, is handling the prosecution. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona is part of Joint Task Force Alpha, which was established by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland
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eHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its new halfmillion-square-foot warehouse in Goodyear on Dec. 9. The festive day included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new facility as well as locally inspired and sourced specialty foods served by food trucks. “This is a really, really exciting moment for KeHE where we open up our warehouse here in Arizona,” said Ari Goldsmith, KeHE vice president of marketing and digital media. “We’re primarily helping our west coast customers by being able to service them in a better, faster, more efficient way, and bringing supplies and food to the tables in America.” Goldsmith said KeHE is special because employees shape the company, adding that the Goodyear warehouse has upgrades specifically for its team members. “We’ve upgraded amenities for our employees that we haven’t had in some
of our other warehouses,” she said. “Our employees are part of our family. It’s part of our culture to take care of one another. They’re our employees. They make a patchwork of every fiber of what we do every day. They’re important. We serve them to ensure that we’re serving our customers and our partners at our best.” Once fully staffed, the warehouse will supply 270 jobs. Nearly 200 of the positions have been filled, Goldsmith said. “We’re really finding incredible talent here in Goodyear,” she added. “We’ve been really, really pleased to create this new team that is energized and enthusiastic, and all while in the middle of a pandemic. So it’s been a real pleasure to watch them foster and grow into these new roles.” Goldsmith said KeHE will look to fill the remaining positions in the next few months. “We’re looking for top talent, and we have lots of growth opportunities within those roles,” she said. “There’s also driver apprenticeship programs and leadership programs that are offered to our employ-
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burg, Jennifer Ricks and Geoff Goetz as well as local dignitaries including Councilmembers Wally Campbell and Laura Kaino and City Manager Julie Karins met community members and tour the facility. KeHE chose Goodyear for its impressive and prime location. The new warehouse will allow KeHE to better serve its western region retail partners, like Sprouts Farmers Market and Albertsons Safeway in the Arizona and Las Vegas markets, supplying them with natural, organic, specialty and fresh products. “We’re a company that continues to grow,” she said. “In my 12 years here, we’ve grown from about $700 million to $7 billion in annual revenue. So, you can expect continuous growth, especially as we have the support of our customer and supplier partners.”
Avondale employees pledge $100K to United Way BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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vondale employees generously pledged more than $100,000 toward the Valley of the Sun United Way, as part of the city’s monthlong United Way employee fundraising campaign this year. Raising dollars for the Valley of the Sun United Way is an important part of the city of Avondale’s culture of giving. Each year, Avondale employees set a high goal for contributions and
have consistently exceeded the goals they establish. Nearly 60% of employees participated in helping to achieve this year’s goal. “Giving back to the communities where we work and live is an inherent part of our culture. I am proud of being a part of an organization that is so eager to give back to the community they serve, united in the goal of making lives better,” Avondale City Manager Charles Montoya said.
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or the 10th consecutive year, the West Valley Mavericks Foundation is accepting beneficiary grant applications. The West Valley Mavericks Foundation’s mission is to assist families, children and others in need and to improve the quality of life in the West Valley through donations to Arizona-based organizations. “The West Valley Mavericks Foundation has given over $1.5 million in donations to 132 West Valley charities since 2012 and over $300,000 each of the past two years,” West Mavericks Foundation Executive Director Mike Hirth said. “It has been a privilege to help so many organizations in need, and we hope to match or surpass last year’s giving in 2022.” Grant applications for 2022 will be accepted through Jan. 15. All grantees will be notified by Feb. 15. To be eligible, a charity must hold a current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and be active in Arizona. To be considered for a grant greater than $1,000, the nonprofit must have
had 501(c)(3) status for more than three years. A charitable organization may only apply once per year and must also reapply in subsequent years for additional funding. To apply for the grant, go online to westvalleymavericksfoundation.org. Beneficiaries of the West Valley Mavericks Foundation include Make-A-Wish Arizona, Angels on Patrol, The Mercy House, Mission of Mercy, Ryan House, Sounds of Autism, A New Leaf Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, and Homeless Youth Connection. The West Valley Mavericks Foundation was born of the imagination and vision of a group of community leaders in late 2012. The group is led by gentlemen who believe the West Valley is an incredible place to live, work, play and call home. The Mavericks’ charter is to advance charity, culture, community and commerce in the West Valley. The group’s membership hails from a diverse set of trades and professions and includes men from all manner of backgrounds and philosophies.
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Republicans, Democrats support Sinema’s RX proposal BY JOHN GRAHAM Sunbelt Holdings Chairman and CEO
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ight now, our country is divided and there aren’t many things in which Republicans and Democrats agree. However, there is one issue that has overwhelming support among Republican and Democratic voters in Arizona, and that’s lowering prescription drug prices. As U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema continues to negotiate the reconciliation package in the U.S. Senate, she should know that 87% of Arizona voters support lowering prescription drug costs through Medicare negotiation. As a Republican, I believe in the free market and private industry. But I also know that Arizonans are paying an arm and a leg for necessary prescrip-
tions from their doctor to treat illnesses and injuries. In 2019 alone, Arizonans spent $9 billion on prescription drugs, and more than 2 million Arizonans didn’t even seek the medical care they needed because it was too expensive. We can all agree that lowering prescription drug prices is a problem that we can fix in a bipartisan way and will have an immediate positive impact on millions of Arizonans and Americans. Every pharmaceutical company is focused on protecting their business model. Right now, they are deploying a billion-dollar lobbying effort to pressure lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and scare and confuse Arizonans. To be clear, they don’t have our best interests at heart. Their only interest is making more money — and they will continue to exploit the American people until we stop them.
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Medicare and Social Security Editor: Social Security and Medicare are two pillars of the nation’s safety net. Social Security was signed into law by FDR on Aug. 14, 1935. Ida May Fuller was born on Sept. 6, 1874, and received the very first Social Security payment on Jan. 31, 1940. It was check number 00000-001 for $22.54. Medicare was signed into law by LBJ on July 30, 1965. Harry Truman was Medicare beneficiary No. 1 and Bess No. 2. Their coverage began on July 1, 1966. The Part B premium was $3 per month taken from their Social Security payments. The only thing constant with these two programs has been change. The year 2022 promises major changes. Some are locked in, and others will happen if Congress
passes President Biden’s Build Back Better proposal. High on that list is allowing Medicare to negotiate with the pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices. Social Security will increase by 5.9% in 2022. That is the largest increase in decades. Medicare Part B premiums will increase by 14.5% in 2022. That is the largest in the history of the program. In 2022, the standard premium will be $170.10, up from $148.50 this year. Part B is indexed, as of 2003, and the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMA) will range from $238.10 to $578.30, depending on a past tax return. The reasons for the Part B premium rise are complicated. 1. Rising health care costs. 2. Increased utilization. 3. COVID-19-related expenses. 4. A $3 per month charge related to last year’s Part B increase. 5. Uncertainty concerning new drugs
The only people who have our interests at heart are the representatives and senators we send to the U.S. Congress to be our voice. Even as a Republican, I commend Sen. Sinema for her approach to negotiating a deal to lower prescription drug prices. She knows Arizonans are fed up with showing up at the pharmacy and seeing their prescription has yet again become more expensive. She knows that thousands of families in Arizona have to choose between their medication or feeding their children. She knows the challenges we face, and I have faith that in the end she’ll do right by us. Recently we’ve seen lawmakers start to take steps to lower drug prices. During the Trump administration, a flurry of reform bills flew around the Senate, including a bipartisan
bill co-sponsored by Sen. Sinema. Now with her party in control of every branch of government, she has the power and responsibility to deliver. During the last couple of months as the White House and Democrats negotiate their big spending package, we’ve seen Sen. Sinema become a power player — all but ensuring that any bill needs her sign off. On behalf of all Arizonans, we hope she stays on our side and ensures prescription drug prices are lowered.
such as Aduhelm, which is designed to treat Alzheimer’s. An example which may help show the connection between these two programs. A Social Security beneficiary receives $700 per month and pays Part B. His SS benefit increases by $41. His Part B increases by $22. His monthly increase is $19. Ouch. Not keeping up with inflation. The government giveth with one hand and taketh with the other. You can expect the political class to congratulate themselves on the giving and remain silent on the taking. That is Politics 101. Dr. Leonard Kirschner, MPH Col. USAF (Retired) AHCCCS Director (1987-93) Past President AARP Arizona Litchfield Park
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Worst state? Hardly, when you look at the facts BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
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ou live in Arizona for a few decades, you get used to our state’s inferiority complex: Reporters and residents here love to bash the place. I’ve never lived anywhere that so reveled in national studies and stories calling out its glaring shortcomings. Some headlines ripped from the pages of real life: “Arizona Ranked One of the Worst States to Raise a Family, According to New Study.” And: “Arizona Ranked Worst State in the Country for Teachers.” And: “Arizona Ranks Worst in the Country for Food Waste.” The coup de grace, as determined by CNBC in July: “Desert in Distress? New Study Ranks Arizona as Worst Place to Live in 2021.” Memo to CNBC: I checked the primetime ratings for all TV networks. Don’t
feel bad about finishing 62nd, one spot ahead of the Motor Trend channel. You did pull 249,000 viewers at peak viewing time. In a country of 330 million people, that’s a whole lot of upside. Anyway, rather than celebrate Arizona’s perpetual worstness, I’m here today with some uplifting news. It’s likely you’ve been hearing that our country is in the middle of a national homicide epidemic, with the murder rate spiking about 30% in 2020. In the last few days, a dozen major American cities have set new annual records for killings — with three weeks remaining in 2021. In Philly, Indianapolis, Portland and Louisville, folks are murdering one another like crazy. Even Tucson — which I’ve always considered merely boring — set a new record for homicides in the year, with 80 murders as of Dec. 7. Given Arizona’s affinity for guns, you’re probably thinking, well, we must be atop the state list? Nope. The homicide rate in Arizona jumped 30% between 2019 and last year. But
— and it’s a big but — that’s merely average. In South Dakota, the murder literally tripled over the same time span. It spiked 66% in Wisconsin and 54% in Georgia and Delaware. Pennsylvania saw murders jump by 49%. At the end of the day, Arizona’s murder rate of 6.9 intentional killings per 100,000 residents ranks a mere 22nd out of the 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico. That’s right about the middle of the pack. A solid C. Ordinary. Who would’ve thought? How do I explain this ranking? In two ways. First, as one of the fastest-growing states in the country, Arizona has added about 800,000 new residents over the past decade. Our homicidal maniacs and gun loons can’t keep up with all the moving vans and California transplants. My second explanation is slightly more complicated. In big cities around the United States, there has been a push to demonize police officers and defund police departments, an absurd movement that has attracted sup-
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Age is just a number — except to the ‘woke’ BY J.D. HAYWORTH
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ge. Encounter that word in any crossword puzzle, and its letters only fill three spaces. Talk about its effects in real life and it becomes a “four-letter word.” George Bernard Shaw famously observed that “youth is wasted on the young.” He recognized the enormous amount of untapped potential still present in those living “past their prime.” History offers examples worth remembering. Winston Churchill did not become prime minister of Great Britain until he was 65, leading his nation through World War II and forging a grand alliance with the United States that led to a remarkable victory. Sixty-five was also the age of a onetime motel owner who used his monthly Social Security check of $105 to buy a white suit, wear it with a string tie, lay claim to an honorific from his home
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state, and start franchising what is now a fast-food favorite. Along the way, Col. Harland Sanders concocted a “secret recipe” with 11 herbs and spices, but the real recipe for his success with Kentucky Fried Chicken was his own considerable life experience. Far from the cliffs of Dover and the hills of Kentucky, a woman was further advanced in years than either when her country called her back into government service. Golda Meir was 70 when she became Israel’s prime minister. And back in this country, it’s worth noting that the two most recent occupants of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue were both septuagenarians when they took up residency in the White House. A newly minted senior’s aspirations may not include high political office or a fast-food fortune. Instead, they may simply be seeking work in their chosen profession past age 50. If so, they could very well confront a professional paradox. Several jobs may remain unfilled, yet an application is
turned down by a human resources functionary with an email that calls the applicant “overqualified,” which really means “over the hill.” It’s rare these days to even receive a response. Most HR departments simply acknowledge receipt of the resume and a promise to get back in touch if they have any interest. Think of it as the internet version of “don’t call us, we’ll call you.” Occasionally, empowered HR executives will call attention to their new approach for screening job candidates. At an area chamber of commerce social gathering not so long ago, a female human resources chief bragged that “when we get a resume from a white man over 50, it goes straight in the trash.” Sure, that HR director may have had one wine spritzer too many — but in this instance it served as a type of truth serum. And the truth is that “wokeness” now prevails in the workplace. “Equity” has replaced “equality.” And “equity” demands vengeance. Today’s 50-year-old male was an en-
try-level employee when the “Old Boys Club” of company executives obstructed or perhaps even harassed young female workers. Maybe that happened to the aforementioned female HR director. Whatever the case, one prominent business website features entry after entry from female executives bemoaning the old days and emphasizing that they’ve “paid their dues.” Many of their former male colleagues now find themselves paying dues for a “club” to which they never belonged. Reparations are not paid in cash; the cost comes in unrealized income for these now-unemployed senior professionals. These men may eventually find work in a service industry — maybe retail or fast food. (Kentucky Fried Chicken, anyone?) It’s either that or stay home and try to solve crossword puzzles. J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.
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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase. There is plenty of business movement in the West Valley, and we’re covering it this week.
Spec buildings coming to Goodyear On behalf of Merit Partners Inc. and Lexington Realty Trust, an industrial-focused publicly traded real estate investment trust, Stevens-Leinweber Construction broke ground on two speculative industrial buildings within PV 303, a 1,600-acre industrial park in Goodyear. Dubbed Buildings 3 and 4, the new construction will total 880,000 square feet of new Class A industrial space. It opens a new section of PV 303 on parcels located just west of the Loop 303 between Camelback and Thomas roads. PV 303 is home to approximately 7 million square feet of completed or under-construction industrial product. Within this inventory, Stevens-Leinweber Construction completed buildings for companies like Boeing/XPO, Ball Manufacturing, HD Supply and XPO/Abercrombie and Fitch. SLC is under construction on an additional 802,000-square-foot shell building for Merit Partners, also located within PV 303. Additional tenants within the industrial park include Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, SubZero, Daimler and Fairlife. “In just a handful of years, PV 303 has materialized into an employment and logistics hub, where companies that are known by name in households around the world are generating thousands of high-paying local Phoenix jobs,” Merit Partners principal and President Kevin Czerwinski said. “That is a point of pride for our team and something we look forward to con-
tinuing with these new buildings. We are excited to partner with Lexington Realty Trust and Stevens-Leinweber on this project.” The new PV 303 Building 3 will total 488,400 square feet, and Building 4 will have 392,000 square feet. Both will feature 40-foot clear height, crossdock configuration with trailer parking on both sides and 190-foot truck yards. They are part of the larger PV 303 industrial park, which at build-out will include more than 20 million square feet of industrial, office and retail space located at Interstate 10 and Loop 303. “The mix of companies that have located within PV 303 is exceptional,” Stevens-Leinweber Construction Vice President Erik Powell said. “It is a testament to the quality and care that Merit puts into the master planning of its parks. We appreciate the opportunity we’ve had to be a part of so many of these buildings.” At Buildings 3 and 4, Butler Design Group serves as the project architect. Pat Feeney and Danny Calihan of CBRE are the exclusive leasing brokers. Construction on Buildings 3 and 4 is underway, with completion scheduled for summer. For more information on PV 303, visit meritpartnersinc.com.
Tech solutions company expands to Avondale In the spring, Bizerba USA Inc. will open its Avondale plant that will manufacture labels and produce key equipment for industrial and retail. Located at the Fairway 10 complex off the Interstate 10, the new facility will create 40 to 50 light industrial jobs when it opens in April. “Avondale has a ready-made labor force for light industrial and manufacturing, and Fairway 10 is the perfect location for a company such as Bizerba,
giving them an edge along this strategic freeway corridor with easy access,” said Ken Chapa, Avondale EDGE economic development and tourism director. “We are excited for Bizerba’s opening next spring.” With more than 4,500 employees worldwide, Bizerba has been in business since 1866. The family-owned German company has its North American headquarters in Joppa, Maryland. To serve its customers faster and to meet the growing demand, the company expanded its capacities with the Avondale plant. “We are excited about this opportunity to expand in the western U.S. and specifically in the greater Phoenix
area,” said Brian Evans, president of Bizerba Label Solutions. “We believe this next chapter in our business affords us the opportunity to better serve our existing customers, as well as strategic prospects both in labels and consumables, as well as service and parts. Additionally, we are happy to expand our offerings with a new product concept specifically from this plant.” “Avondale’s thriving business community, proximity to transportation corridors and highly skilled workforce will provide Bizerba an environment for long-term success,” said Sandra Watson, president and chief executive
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uckeye is expected to experience a medical office building boom as the young family-oriented city continues to grow, according to Andrea Davis, CCIM, principal of Andrea Davis CRE. “Talk about an underserved market when it comes to medical office space,” Davis said. “We’re working with a developer (Magnat Group) that understands the demand in Buckeye, and this may be one of many. There is a need in this bustling Southwest Valley city for everything from women’s services to pediatrics to imaging to specialty services to outpatient facilities.” Magnat Group is developing Sundance Medical Center at the northwest corner of Yuma Road and Sundance Parkway in Buckeye. The two-story medical office building will be 43,000 square feet. According to CoStar data, the Southwest Outlying Submarket is one of the smallest in the Valley, with roughly 310,000 square feet of office space. The vacancy rate has risen moderately during the past 12 months, and at 1.9%, the rate
was a touch higher than the long-term average as of the fourth quarter of 2021. Annual net absorption came in at negative 6,000 square feet over the past year. The story improves over a longer period. Over the past five years, the submarket has posted net absorption of Sundance Medical Center will be at the northwest corner of about 1,300 square feet Yuma Road and Sundance Parkway in Buckeye. (Rendering couron average. Rents grew tesy of Andrea Davis) by 3.1% over the past year, which is in line square feet to 20,000 square feet versus with the impressive decadelong annual av- the average medical user size of 2,500 erage in Southwest Outlying. square feet to 3,000 square feet.” There are no supply pressures on vaAs the largest Valley city in terms of size cancy or rent in the near term, according — 640 square miles — Buckeye boasts to CoStar, with no new product under con- more than 91,000 residents, an 80% instruction. This lack of construction extends crease from 2010, according to the city more than 10 years since an office project website. The Maricopa Association of Govwas delivered in the submarket. ernments predicts Buckeye’s population “The type of client we’re seeing de- will balloon to 305,000 residents by 2040. mand medical office space in Buckeye Recently, it landed KORE Power, a lithseems to be large medical users,” Davis ium-ion battery manufacturer reported to said. “These users are requiring 5,000 add more than 3,000 jobs to West Valley.
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officer of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “We are grateful Bizerba chose Avondale to expand its presence to the West Coast, creating dozens of quality jobs for residents and contributing to the West Valley’s rapid growth.” The Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s Chris Camacho agreed. “We are excited to welcome a company that has established such a deep international footprint through more than 150 years of operation,” said Camacho, GPEC’s president and chief executive officer. “Avondale, and greater Phoenix as a whole, will reap the benefits of Bizerba’s presence in the region.” Bizerba USA Inc. will take possession of the new plant in Avondale mid-January.
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Benjamin seeing field, finding traction with Cardinals BY MAC FRIDAY Cronkite News
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hroughout much of the 2020 NFL season, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t optimistic about the progress of rookie running back Eno Benjamin, who struggled to adjust to the demands and pressures that come with the professional game. The young running back, drafted in the seventh round, contributed on special teams and in practice exclusively, as he was unable to break through to in-game reps at running back. That all changed when the former Arizona State standout showed up to training camp in the summer. His focus, attention levels and commitment provided a springboard for Benjamin’s success. Kingsbury said Benjamin was struggling throughout 2020. “He came back a different guy,” Kingsbury said. “From day one and training camp on, and even when we had a couple of weeks with the players here, you could just tell there’s a different type of focus, different type of attention to detail, and the physicality he showed on special teams has been tremendous along with his physicality in the run game.” Benjamin said he believes “it all starts in practice. Working for the opportunity and when the opportunity presents itself, being able to take off with it (was a blessing).” In his early days with the Cardinals and transitioning into this year, Benja-
min has found time serving as a useful resource on special teams. He frequently lines up as the kick returner, a role that proved an adjustment. “I never really played special teams in college,” Benjamin said. “Learning that whole thing and how to go through that and the technical stuff in practice has helped me this year. It’s all kind of slowed down for me, and it allows me to grasp it all much faster.” In his second season in the NFL, the backup running back took his new, increased role of operation and ran with it, in part due to the injury to normal backup Chase Edmonds. Benjamin has embraced the role. He logged his first NFL touches from scrimmage in late October against the Houston Texans. He compared his NFL journey to the path he took from high school in Wylie, Texas, to Arizona State, where he learned under experienced running backs Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage as a freshman. “It was a similar thing to moving from high school to college,” Benjamin said. “Being the guy, then you have to come in and sit behind some guys and learning everything all over again. It was kind of the same situation here. Just being able to lean on the veteran guys here and ask questions and trust that as well (was helpful).” Benjamin’s breakout moment came the week after he logged his first touches against the San Francisco 49ers. On second and 5 from the San Francisco
21-yard line, Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy took the snap and handed it off to Benjamin, who cut to his left before lowering his shoulder and flattening 49ers corner back Dre Kirkpatrick. Benjamin stayed on his feet and scampered into the end zone for the first professional touchdown of his career. “You saw the other day, lower his shoulder and score on that touchdown run,” Kingsbury said. “He’s been great. And you can see the team is proud of how far he’s come. And it’s a great story so far.” Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was one of several players who celebrated with Benjamin in the end zone after his score, clearly happy with his teammate’s achievement. Murray, a Texas high school football legend from his time at Allen High School, shares an extra level of connection and appreciation for his home-state teammate. “Eno is from Texas, so anytime I get to see someone from Texas, who I’ve followed his entire career and knowing what he can do, (it’s special),” Murray said. “He’s a baller — I already knew that — and just to see him finally get to touch the field and get to score a touchdown in the way he did it, that’ll turn anybody up. It was exciting to see that.” Across the previous two games for the Cardinals, Benjamin logged 12 more touches against the Panthers and Seahawks, proving he can be a reliable option in the backfield if called upon. Through
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Taco truck owners open restaurant in Goodyear BY LAUREN SERRATO
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sai and Karina Martinez started their taco truck, Tacos Barbon, before the pandemic to supplement their income. When COVID-19 caused Isai to lose his job in 2020, the Buckeye couple turned their hobby into a full-time job. Now, after finding success in the food truck industry, the Martinez family officially opened their first Tacos Barbon restaurant on Dec. 3. The business is inside of the Holiday Inn in Goodyear. “We’ve been looking for a while, and we were hitting a lot of different challenges,” Isai said. “We really didn’t know if it was going to happen this year, but when this opportunity came
up, we were just really excited about being able to do this so soon. The ability to expand and be able to do a lot more is really exciting.” The restaurant features the same menu as the food truck, with a few new items to offer their guests every day from 5 to 10 p.m. “We’re really happy that we’re able to take this step now, a year and a half later, to be able to partner with the Holiday Inn and really expand our business,” Isai said. “It’s a full restaurant, we’re going to have a full menu. Our menu from our food truck will be the same one here, and then we’re adding some appetizers to that as well.”
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ast year, at the height of the pandemic, legendary singer Steve Perry couldn’t listen to Christmas music. He was unable to visit with family or partake in traditional celebrations. There’s a glimmer of hope this month for holiday get-togethers. To help families get in the mood, the former Journey singer released the Christmas collection “The Season.” “It was really, really an emotional experience, to be perfectly honest with you,” Perry said about the making of “The Season.” “Last Christmas, I could not emotionally access any childhood memories of parents and grandparents, of us all being together for the holidays. I was in that same mode that everyone was in, which was trying to just cope with the anxiety of what’s going to happen with this pandemic, where are we going.” Slowly, the pandemic crept closer to him as friends and family came down with COVID-19. He forced Perry even further in isolation.
“Last Christmas, I don’t remember having a Christmas holiday,” he said. “It was kind of sad.” In June, he realized there was a chance of having a Christmas this year. He and producer Dallas Kruse collaborated on “The Season.” “The next thing I knew, I started to feel the importance of these songs,” Perry said. “I started to enjoy singing them. I had never done a Christmas album until now. They were special to me, and then singing them was very personally special to me and helped me get in the spirit of what’s going on now.” The process brought back vivid memories of his family, which had a twofold effect. “I was singing ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ and I recalled all of my Christmases spent next door at grandma and grandpa’s house,” he said. For the album, he recorded “The Christmas Song,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “Winter Wonderland,” “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve,” “Santa Claus is Com-
ing to Town,” “Silver Bells” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” “Auld Lang Syne,” he said, was the most challenging song to sing and, perhaps, intimidating because of its meaning. Those who sing it are optimistic about the upcoming year. “People can’t wait to celebrate and sing that song,” he said. “Let’s move forward with joy and optimism. It’s a powerful song. I did some research, and it was written as a poem in 1788 and the melody was attached in 1799. It goes that far back. I had some reverence to make sure I stayed within the musical emotion of all these songs.” He admitted it was a challenge. Melodically, Perry wanted to ensure the tone in his voice was in the original singers’ “relaxed mode.” “I started to envision sitting in front of the campfire, which is why the cover is the way it is,” he said about the album cover. “I’m in front of a fireplace, having some eggnog and listening to music. I never really want to hear too much rock at that point. I want to reflect on my youth,
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my childhood and my memories of my departed loved ones. The voice that does that is iconic people like Nat Cole, Bing Crosby and even Perry Como. “Those guys had some amazing talent in their voices. I pulled back on my voice a bit.”
Other notable releases This winter, the likes of Billy Idol, Train, Tim McGraw and She & Him have offered their renditions of holiday tunes to spice up the season. • Paul Anka, “Songs of December” (Anniversary Edition) • Timmy Brown, “A Very Timmy Brown Christmas” • Craig Campbell & Family, “White Christmas” • Kat Edmonson, “Holiday Swingin’: A Kat Edmonson Christmas Vol. 1” • Debbie Gibson, “Christmas Star” • Paul Gilbert, “‘Twas” • Caylee Hammack, “Hard Candy
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Taco...continued from page 16 The couple’s families are from Sonora. Isai said the food reflects their heritage, as they stick to tradition while throwing in ribeye tacos. “We stay close to our roots with Sonoran-style food,” he said. “We use quality meats, such as skirt steak for our carne asada. It’s something that you’re not going to find everywhere. It’s just higher-quality meats. It’s going to be a better taco than your somewhat average restaurant or taco spot would have. We are going to give you the type of food that we would serve our family and our friends in our own home, something very simple and flavorful.” While thrilled about the expansion of his business, Isai admitted he never pictured his small taco cart would transform into a food truck, nevertheless a restaurant. “My wife and I, we’ve always liked cooking, we’ve always liked entertaining, so at first it was just something to do as a hobby, something to have fun with,” he said. “Then, in May, I ended up losing my job, and that’s what really started the whole process. That’s when we decided that we were really going to give it a
go. Since the start we’ve been fortunate enough to just keep growing at a very healthy level.” One of his favorite parts of owning Tacos Barbon is the freedom that comes with it — knowing his family business can thrive in the West Valley. “We love the whole freedom part of it, the fact that we’re all doing what we like,” he said, noting that his wife, brother-in-law, sister and daughter are all part of the Tacos Barbon team. “We love people. We love interacting with our customers. That’s probably one of the things that we enjoy most about it, and just overall being able to serve our community.” As Isai and his team celebrate their restaurant’s grand opening, Isai said he hopes to continue expanding. “We hope that we can grow even further. My vision for it would be to have a few locations across the Valley and as well as our catering aspect of it, which is growing a lot as well. And, of course, you still have our food truck going out to various areas of the Valley,” he said.
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hen Abiud Hernandez-Garcia began studying criminology and criminal justice at ASU, he thought he wanted to be a police officer. But the Avondale resident said he was never quite convinced it was the correct career path for him. Then, sometime during his sophomore year of his bachelor’s degree program, the excitement of making discoveries in the field through research struck him. “I realized I wanted to study crime and the criminal justice system,” said Hernandez-Garcia, now a Master of Science degree recipient and the fall 2021 Outstanding Graduate from the School of Criminology and Criminal
Justice. Hernandez-Garcia credited his work with Cody Telep, a School of Criminology and Criminal Justice associate professor who guided him through many research projects, for helping him reach this conclusion. “He taught me the importance of every research topic, no matter how insignificant it may seem,” said Hernandez-Garcia, who also was enrolled in ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College. Hernandez-Garcia said Telep accepted him as an undergraduate research fellow with no experience. “By working alongside him, I became familiar with the process of research sooner than I would have otherwise and learned the importance of studying every aspect of a topic,” Her-
nandez-Garcia said. Hernandez-Garcia said Telep’s mentorship helped him gain invaluable experience and confidence in his ability as a researcher. “I should note this funny detail, however,” he said. “I have never had Professor Telep as an instructor.” After graduation, Hernandez-Garcia said he hopes to remain at the university in some capacity, either as an instructor or as a doctoral student, and to give back to the greater community as a volunteer firefighter. Read on to learn more about how Hernandez-Garcia’s ASU experience prepared him for his next steps: Question: What’s something you learned while at ASU — in the class-
room or otherwise — that surprised you, that changed your perspective? Answer: One moment in my education that stands out to me was learning for the first time that criminals are specialists. People who commit crimes usually only commit a very specific kind of crime. This, along with the realization that crime in many instances is a result of struggle or trauma, made me realize that if not treated correctly, crime is like a hydra, growing two heads where we sever one. Because of these changes in my perspective, I now believe that the criminal justice system should work more closely to a social-work model, seeking to fix the root causes of social issues rather than endlessly treating the symptoms.
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Question: Why did you choose ASU? Answer: I chose ASU because it was the closest to home for me. I still had to work and help support my family while studying, and ASU allowed me to have the on-campus student experience while still going home on weekends for work. Question: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? Answer: I believe students still in school, especially in their early years, should not be afraid to experiment with the opportunities presented to them. Oftentimes I was hesitant to try new activities, and I believe I would not be where I am today if I had not left my comfort zone. However, leaving that zone was not of my own volition. I received advice and motivation from my ASU 101 instructor and other loving staff and faculty in my college when I was presented with new and daunting opportunities. So my second piece of advice would be to listen to advice! Question: What was your favorite spot to study, meet friends or to just think about life? Answer: During my early ASU days, I spent a lot of time in the boxing room of the Downtown Phoenix YMCA at the Sun Devil Fitness Center. I would head out there before dawn and practice some drills or just spar with the punching bag. I also met Birdie, an old boxing coach, while I trained there. He gave me life lessons while making me dodge his punches. It was a spot I cher-
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ish that I would not have experienced had it not been for ASU. Question: What are your plans after graduation? Answer: After graduation, I hope to remain at the university in some capacity. I have been an instructor for ASU 101 and would like to continue working with and teaching undergraduates. I also plan to apply for the doctoral program here at ASU to continue my studies in research. In my free time, I’d like to become a volunteer firefighter, to still contribute to our first responders on the front lines. Question: If someone gave you $40 million to solve one problem on our planet, what would you tackle? Answer: As a criminologist there are quite a few issues that I believe need mending. First among them, however, is conducting solid, replicable research to support rehabilitation programs and generate more reliable forms of funding for them to keep minor offenders out of jail or prison. As I have stated before, I believe crime is only the product of struggle. By helping people who had to resort to crime simply because of their difficult circumstances, we may be able to prevent them from becoming better criminals and instead give them a better chance to improve their lives. This outlook, however, is not as widely accepted as it could be. A critical part of this is the lack of reliable research on the subject, which is an issue in many social sciences, but with funding it would be a lot easier to work around.
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OBITUARIES In Loving Memory of Donna Irene Downing 03/12/1947 - 12/15/2020
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Ms. Kiara Maeshawn Johnson, 21 of Goodyear, Arizona died November 26, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born December 14, 1999 to Adrien Johnson and Valeria Jeffers in Kansas City, Missouri. A funeral service was held on December 11, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompson funeralchapel.com/obituary/Kiara-Johnson
Ann Louise (Edgley) Rohla
Ann Louise Jeanette (Edgley) Rohla, age 79 of Tolleson, AZ, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ann was born on January 27, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York to Edward & Theresa Szafran. Ann is survived by her sons, Jim Edgley of Litchfield Park, AZ; Tim Edgley of Phoenix, AZ; Scot (Karen) Edgley of Litchfield Park, AZ; Four Grandkids, Brandon (Jill) Edgley; Chris (Chelsea) Edgley; Amara (Bow) Boston; Zach (Kelly) Edgley; Four Great-Grandkids, Payton, Madison, & Meadow Edgley, and Damion (Lalut); and many other church family and friends. Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, both brothers Ed (Jane) and Paul (Barb) Szafran; first Husband James Edgley and ex-Husband Don Rohla. To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ Ann-Rohla
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Mr. Charles Frohne Jr., 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died November 29, 2021. He was born August 10, 1953 in New York to Charles Frohne and Margaret Leone. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in both Arizona and New York. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/charles-frohne
Amelanio Diaz, Sr.
Mr. Amelanio Diaz Sr., 67, of Goodyear, Arizona died November 28, 2021. He was born October 22, 1954 in Arecibo, Pueto Rico to Tomas Diaz and Maria Alcazar. A visitation and funeral service were held on December 6th at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/Amelanio-Diaz
Willie Lofton III
Mr. Willie Lofton III, 75, of Avondale, Arizona died December 1, 2021. He was born July 3 1946 in Tunica, Mississippi to Willie Lofton Jr. and Mary McKinnie. A memorial service was held, Saturday December 11 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit: https://www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com/ obituary/willie-lofton/
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Our beautiful Grandma Liz passed away on Tuesday evening. She was sweet and spunky, loved a party and dancing, loved her oodles of grand babies, was full of Texas grit and had a million dollar smile.. We are sure going to miss her homemade tacos and rice and Texas sheet cake, her stories, and especially her hugs and laughter. Mary Elizabeth Burns was born Feb. 22, 1925 in Sedalia, Texas to Guyton and Odessa Hunter. She moved to Arizona as a young girl and settled in Buckeye where she attended Liberty Elementary and Buckeye High School. In school they called her Tex because of her Texas drawl. She married her High School sweetheart, Carter Gable, and they had three children; Lynn, Gary, and Larry. At 40 she married Ben Burns and had one child, Cody. They lived in New River for about 20 years. Liz was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many callings in New River and Buckeye. Liz was a hard worker from a young age; chopping and picking cotton, working at the Big Apple Restaurant and Motorola. She ran the school bus system at New River School. In her later years, she moved back to Buckeye. She had many friends and family members in Buckeye and New River. She touched many lives. She passed peacefully on December 7, 2021. Liz is survived by her 4 children; Lynn (Stan) Smith, Gary (Carolyn) Gable, Larry (Kendra) Gable, Cody (Dianne) Burns, 14 grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, and 25 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Modine, her brother C. A. Sanford, and three grandsons; Scott Gable Smith, Tanner McKay Smith, and Bradley Burton Moore. The Burns, Gable, Smith and Hunter families would like to thank everyone for their love and support. The funeral will be held Saturday, December, 18, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1002 E. Eason Ave., Buckeye, AZ, 85326. Viewing at 9:00 am and memorial service at 10:00 am. followed by Interment at Louis B, Hazelton Memorial Cemetery.
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“World Class Service Hometown Feel”
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
D&L LANDSCAPE & Demo LLC
Lawn Care
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O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
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Quality Attention to Every Detail
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• Roaches
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NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
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Landscape Maintenance Services • Tree Trimming
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2021
623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING
ROOFING
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• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
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Veteran & Senior Discounts Available Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
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Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC
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BROADCAST YOUR BARGAINS. REACH THOUSANDS OF BUYERS.
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PHILLIPS
ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday
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Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured
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UPHOLSTERY
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DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
Buckeye Plumbing
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623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
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Almeida Roofing Inc.
Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
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FREE Estimates
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All Types of Roofing
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• New Roofs
• Shingles
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• Foam
• Repairs
• Coating • Modified Bitumen
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 15, 2021
CLEAN-AIR ENERGY FOR TODAY. BLUE SKIES FOR TOMORROW. At Palo Verde Generating Station we are committed to ensuring your clean-air future. In fact, we are the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy. Palo Verde is dedicated to energy innovation and being a leading source of reliable power.
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LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE 2014 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON
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SALES STAFF OF THE YEAR
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SONNY SIERRA, XAVIER BIZAR, FRANK BON JR. AND LALO CASTRILLO BACK: TYLER ANDERSON, JOSHUA BARON AND ERIC MORALES
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2018 FORD F-150 STX 4X4
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