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Big changes for holiday events BY TOM SCANLON
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Rising numbers of COVID-19 cases around the West Valley—and the world, for that matter—altered but did not stop an annual holiday tradition. The city of Litchfield Park again held Christmas in the Park festivities Dec. 12 and 13, though with a new format for “a safe and healthy environment.” The biggest change were masks, required of festival goers and vendors. Those who attended, like Aiden Lane, 7, and Gemma Lane, 4, enjoyed a rarity in Arizona: outdoor ice skating. Litchfield Elementary School’s north lot became the North Pole, with an ice rink and holiday market. Masks were required and group sizes limited. Meanwhile, the classrooms inside the school remain empty. Litchfield Elementary School District is one of many districts across the West Valley that closed classrooms—and may not reopen them after a two-week holiday/
Aiden Lane, 7, and Gemma Lane, 4, try ice skating during the Christmas in the Park festival Dec. 12 in Litchfield Park. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)
winter break. “Local health trends indicate that there is a good chance that we will remain in distance learning beyond Jan. 4,” according
to a Dec. 11 Litchfield Elementary School District announcement.
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Tolleson officials cheer planned city complex BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
On Dec. 8, Tolleson’s new mayor and elected council members were sworn in during an online ceremony. Before they leave office, they may be attending meetings at a new city hall.
With a population of just over 7,000, Tolleson has not experienced the explosive growth of neighbors like Goodyear and Buckeye. While official numbers from this year’s census have not been released, the most recent U.S. Census figures show Tolleson has
a population of 7,342, compared to 6,545 a decade ago, a 12% increase. In the same time, Litchfield Park increased by 32% (4,886 to 6,436), Buckeye by 56% (50,851 to 79,620), Avondale by 16% (76,132 to
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Cheer...continued from page 1 87,931) and Goodyear by 33% (65,261 to 86,840). Though its population growth has been modest, Tolleson has some major growth projects in the works, both residential and commercial. And one of the biggest projects expected to begin in 2021 is a new Tolleson City Hall. This is actually three buildings in one, as the project wraps in a new library and senior center. The $18.6 million city complex also includes council chambers and administrative offices. At recent meetings, Tolleson officials ranged from optimistic to giddy about the planned city hall. The week before passing on the gavel, then-Mayor Anna Tovar led an online “dedication” featuring project designer the Smith Group and Haydon Construction. The city hall project is targeted for the southwest corner of 91st Avenue and Van Buren Street. The location is less than a mile from JBS meat-packing plant, the largest employer in the city.
Juan F. Rodriguez, formerly a councilman, is Tolleson’s newly elected mayor, replacing Anna Tovar, who did not run for reelection. (Photo courtesy city of Tolleson)
Tovar and City Manager Reyes Medrano both said the project has been in the works for decades. “The current city hall was built in 1967. I was born in 1969,” said Medrano. “I’m used to this place, but it’s time for a new home.” He said the project has been discussed for years: “It took this city council to get the bonds” to fund it, Medrano said. Tovar agreed. “This was a long time
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in the making,” she said. “You will see it up within two years,” Tovar said—one of her last promises as mayor. “We definitely have outgrown our current city hall,” Tovar said. She noted, “It’s not the Taj Mahal. … We wanted to be good stewards of our tax money.” Juan F. Rodriguez, formerly a councilman, is Tolleson’s newly mayor, replacing Tovar. She did not run for reelection, instead successfully running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. At a ceremony last week, Tolleson City Council members Lupe Leyva Bandin, Adolfo F. Gámez and Albert P. Mendoza also were sworn in by John Lamb, presiding judge of the Tolleson City Court. Tovar said the city will have solid leadership. “I have known Juan since we were 4
years old,” Tovar said. “He’s been an awesome council member. “We are going to be in amazing hands with our new mayor and our outstanding council. They are truly passionate. They put our community first.” In addition to voting for Rodriguez, Tolleson voters last month approved Proposition 435, which authorizes the city to issue $21 million in bonds to fund parks and recreation projects— including an aquatic center. Tolleson is not the only West Valley city planning a new city hall. On Dec. 7, Goodyear City Council approved final plats for two parts of the ambitious, $87 million Goodyear Civic Square at Estrella Falls project. Like Tolleson’s project, Goodyear plans a new library to go with a new city hall—with Goodyear’s development also planning offices and retail shops.
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Christmas...continued from page 1 “With such high rates of risk and infection in our community, we simply do not have enough available staff to keep our students safe.” Saddle Mountain Unified School District, which closed classrooms last week and returned to online learning, also will keep its classrooms closed for the first two weeks of the next semester. On Dec. 9, Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Nora Gutierrez sent a letter to families stating that “online learning will continue until spring break, Friday, March 12.” Classrooms at TUHSD schools in Avondale, Tolleson and Glendale have been vacant the entire semester. Meanwhile, vaccines are here. After the FDA gave emergency approval, Pfizer started shipping its coronavirus vaccine throughout the country starting Dec. 14 “Maricopa County Department of Public Health received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine,” according to a Public Health email Dec. 14. Four boxes holding approximately 18,000 doses arrived at a Public Health facility before being transported to two PODs—points of distribution—in other parts of the County. The first vaccines will be distributed to eligible health care workers across the county. Since Thanksgiving, COVID-19 transmission has accelerated through the West Valley. All of the communities in school districts are now “in the red,” meaning substantial spread of coronavirus. Beyond school recommendations, the heightened spread of coronavirus impacted public gatherings and celebrations—which normally would be filling the 12 days of Christmas. A sign of the changes: The Litchfield Park Christmas Parade was held this year, though hardly “as usual.” “Welcome to our 33rd annual Christmas in the Park, and first-ever virtual parade,” said Sonny Culbreth, the master of ceremonies of what he called “a Hallmark-card kind of celebration.” “Because of the COVID pandemic, everyone has had to find new ways to do traditional things,” he said. He added that the parade was held
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Genesis Robertson, 17, votes for the best gingerbread house at the Christmas in the Park ival in Litchfield Park. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)
virtually “so we can maintain a safe and healthy environment yet provide a hometown holiday experience.” Participants submitted parade entries and holiday wishes online. To see the festival, visit the city website, litchfield-park.org. Also in Litchfield Park this week,
City Manager Bill Stephens will formally announce his retirement at the Litchfield Park City Council online meeting (streaming via YouTube and Zoom) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. Council is expected to promote Assistant City Manager Matthew Williams to interim city manager.
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After successfully giving 930 turkeys to area teachers, Kevin Grampp is planning to continue the goodwill next year. Grampp and his wife, Liz, helped eliminate the expense of holiday food shopping for teachers by providing turkeys and side dishes. “It started when my daughter went back to school and we both saw that teachers were struggling and feeling the pain of this pandemic more than ever,” Grampp said. “We thought that we needed to do something to say ‘thank you’ to all the teachers for what they do for the students in the community.” Grampp created a GoFundMe page, and he committed to matching up to $5,000. “My family tree is jam-packed with schoolteachers, and this personally means a lot to me. The Turkeys for Teachers event was designed to give
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back to our teachers who are real heroes in our community during this pandemic.” Once Grampp’s $10,000 goal was reached, Bay Equity Home Loans donated an additional $5,000 and other sponsors continued to donate, bringing it to $17,500. West Valley resident David Kohen called Grampp and said he would help top the amount at $20,000. That led to all 930 teachers who requested a turkey having one on Thanksgiving. They received their birds on Nov. 21 in the Bay Equity Home Loans parking lot. Grampp purchased the turkeys with the help of Jim and Christine Ortega at Off the Hook Meat Shop in Goodyear. “Her business is relatively new,” Grampp said of Christine Ortega. “We wanted to help grow her brand and business and give back to the community.” Grampp said the teachers were appreciative of his efforts. “I had a stack of handwritten cards on my desk when I walked in on Mon-
Kevin Grampp, left, stands with Goodyear police officers. (Photo courtesy West Valley Mavericks)
day morning,” he said. “The feedback and appreciation were so humbling. I was at the grocery store and someone said to me, ‘You’re the turkey guy, aren’t you?’ “My goal as a mortgage broker in the West Valley is to be the Derek Jeter of
lending. I want to do positive things in the community.” Other sponsors included the Goodyear Police Foundation, Palm Valley Oral Surgery, The Wright Team, Meese Khan LLP, The West Valley Mavericks and community members.
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SRP’s board of directors approved the purchase of a portion of Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) share of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah. SRP will pay approximately $70 million plus the cost of the associated nuclear fuel inventory produced at the facility 15 miles west of Buckeye. According to a press release, “The purchase of 114 megawatts (MW) of safe,
reliable and zero-carbon emitting energy from PNM in 2023-24 will help SRP meet customer demand that is growing significantly faster than the national average.” This “zero-carbon” energy from Palo Verde will also help SRP meet its carbon dioxide reduction goals. “The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is a high-capacity resource that is well managed and extremely reliable,” said SRP CEO and General Manager Mike Hummel. “The oppor-
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Texas court challenge fails, state electors cast votes BY CATHERINE FUSILLO Cronkite News
Days after the U.S. Supreme Court this week rejected an election challenge from Pennsylvania, the same justices on Dec. 11 rejected a last-ditch Texas suit seeking to overturn results from Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin—all states won by Biden. A number of Republican-led states had backed Texas and 126 House members—including Arizona GOP Reps. Andy Biggs of Gilbert and Debbie Lesko of Peoria—had asked to file briefs supporting the Texas suit. Lesko represents the 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of Avondale, Litchfield Park, Glendale and Peoria. After those and numerous other legal challenges to the election failed, the focus shifted to the state’s presidential electors. What is normally a mundane and largely ceremonial task, often handed out as a reward for loyal party service, has been thrust into the spotlight this year by ongoing Republican challenges seeking to upend the election of President-elect Joe Biden. “This is a very unusual election cycle in that the Electoral College members have never been challenged like this before,” said Felecia Rotellini, the chair of the Arizona Democratic Party and one of 11 electors who met Monday, Dec. 14, in Phoenix and cast the state’s votes for Biden. Despite those challenges—the latest of which were rejected by the Arizona Supreme Court and a U.S. District Court in separate rulings this week— Rotellini said she is “confident that our electors will be able to vote on Dec. 14.” “The process is sound, the selection process is sound. And I believe that we will move forward,” she said. “I have every confidence in our government’s systems of election and so far it is moving smoothly.” Smooth is how the process works in most years with presidential electors. When voters cast a ballot for president, they are actually voting for the slate of presidential electors who
pledge to vote for that candidate in the Electoral College. Each state gets one Electoral College vote for each of its U.S. senators and House members, and the District of Columbia gets three, for a total of 538 votes—the candidate who gets 270 or more of those votes becomes the next president. Electors across the country met Dec. 14 in their state capitals to cast separate votes for president and vice president, which have to be delivered to the Senate by Dec. 23. The next Congress will meet in joint session on Jan. 6 to count the ballots, and the winner will be inaugurated on Jan. 20. Typically, the only excitement is whether an elector will go rogue and not vote for the party’s candidate— an issue that flared up in 2016, when a handful of so-called “faithless electors” for both President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton voted for someone else. But that did not happen in Arizona, one of 20 states that bind electors to vote for the candidate who won the state. Under Arizona law, an elector “who knowingly refuses to cast that elector’s electoral college vote as prescribed … is no longer eligible to hold the office of presidential elector” and is removed and replaced. Andy Gordon, an attorney in Phoenix who was a Democratic elector for Bill Clinton in 1996, notes that the concept of a faithless electors law “was found constitutional by the Supreme Court” this year. “You have to vote for who the people tell you to vote for,” Gordon said. But some Arizona Republicans were fighting to oust the Biden electors and replace them with Trump electors, charging in a series of lawsuits that the Nov. 3 election results should be overturned due to election fraud. All of those suits have been quickly rejected by state courts in the weeks after the election. On Dec. 8, the Arizona Supreme Court threw out Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward’s claims that damaged and duplicate ballots were miscast and needed to be reviewed. The court noted that the party’s review of 1,626 Maricopa County ballots turned up just
Certifying the results of the Electoral College vote—as then-Secretary of State Ken Bennett is doing in this photo from 2012—is normally an uneventful proceeding. Repeated legal challenges and unsupported claims of election irregularities this fall, however, have put a spotlight on the electors, who were scheduled to meet Dec. 14 and cast Arizona’s 11 Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden. (Photo courtesy Arizona Secretary of State)
nine that were miscast, a number that when “extrapolated to the total number of duplicate ballots … is not sufficient to come close to warranting a recount” under state law. It also said the GOP had failed to provide evidence of problems with mismatched signatures on ballots or evidence of anything more than simple mistakes that were fixed by election workers. Gordon calls such challenges little more than “Trump in his frenzy of trying to figure out some way to steal the election, and that has put more focus on the electors to see if there’s some way he could peel them off, or really delay them.” The electors themselves are chosen by the respective state party chairs. Tom Collins, the executive director of the Arizona Citizens Clean Election Commission, describes the selection as “kind of an honorarium for members of the members of a party, party activists, longtime party contributors and luminaries, if you will, within the state local parties.” Rotellini said she tried to select
Democrats who “have deep roots to our state, and who have dedicated their lives to public service.” The 11 Democratic electors are a mix of genders, races and ethnicities. “I looked for diversity that reflected who we are as a state and those values that we all believe in, frankly, whether Democrat, Republican or independent,” she said. Collins is not worried about the legal threats “being bandied about with the kind of a cavalier attitude” by state Republicans. Although he does say that it muddies the waters, “making it less clear than it ought to be that Arizona law says that there are elections that occur, you know, on Nov. 3 and the county and state canvasses follow from that, and the electors who are seated have the obligation of both for the who won the most votes in Arizona.” That process has played out so far, with counties auditing their ballots and the governor, attorney general, secretary of state and chief justice of the state Supreme Court certifying the results on Nov. 30, clearing the way for the Dec. 14 Electoral College vote.
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The eighth annual Toys & More Project is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. The event takes place at 431 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Drive-thru distribution will be held at Palm Valley Church and Flite properties. The Toys & More Project is sponsored
by community partners including Agua Fria Food Bank, Care 1st of Avondale, Community Impact, Palm Valley Church and Estrella Mountain Salvation Army. Businesses, churches and thousands of individuals donate gifts, food, money and many hours of service. Families pre-registered for Christmas Assistance in October for a holiday food box and as Christmas Angels.
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This event services those living in Avondale, Tolleson, Litchfield Park, Goodyear and Cashion. Toys & More this year will provide Christmas gifts for 1,800 kids through eighth grade as well as Holiday food boxes including a turkey for 700 families. An estimated 3,000 people in the West Valley community will receive food, resources and assistance. On Dec. 19, 300 volunteers will come
together for the event. The drive-thru event will include information from community resources, Christmas scenes and Santa Claus for the kids to watch as they drive through a parade. The event will be divided into increments of 30 minutes with 60 families in each group. For information on volunteering or sponsoring a child, visit palmvalley.org/ toysandmore.
Suspect who allegedly tried to rob Avondale smoke shop shot, killed BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Luis E. Garcia, the suspect in an Avondale armed robbery case, was shot and later died, according to the Avondale Police Department. Early in the evening of Dec. 10, Avondale police responded to an armed robbery at Jim’s Smoke Shop and More at 1450 N. Dysart Road, according to Jaret Redfearn, an Avondale Police Department spokesman. “Arriving officers discovered one adult male suspect just north of Van Buren Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his leg. The suspect was transported to a local area hospital for treatment, in life-threatening condition,” said Redfearn. On Dec. 11, “the suspect in Luis E. Garcia, the suspect of an armed robbery at this case was pronounced de- Jim’s Smoke Shop and More in Avondale, was shot ceased by medical personnel at and later died. (Photo courtesy Jim’s Smoke Shop) Abrazo (West Campus) Hospital. The investigation is ongoing,” RedJim’s Smoke Shop is in a mall fearn said. also occupied by Pizza Hut, Food Redfearn said Garcia was 31 but City, Harbor Freight Tool, KFC and would not provide details on the inci- Whataburger. According to its Insdent, including who shot the suspect. tagram page, “Jim’s Smoke Shop & The owner of the shop declined to More features vape, hookah, tobacco, comment to the West Valley View. glassware.”
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Victor Bernal, a former Buckeye Police Department officer, is being investigated by Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) for possible revocation of his peace officer certification. Bernal is on the Dec. 16 AZPOST agenda under new cases for possible action. Buckeye hired Bernal in 2017. Earlier this year, he received a notice of investigation. “It (has) been alleged Officer Victor Bernal during on-duty work hours engaged in sexual activities in clear violation of Buckeye Police Department and city of Buckeye policies,” said the notice. He was also notified he was being investigated for “establishing an inappropriate relationship, as a result of an investigation, with a known victim, witness, suspect or defendant.” After receiving the notice, Bernal resigned with a May 7 letter. “It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter but I believe my career with this amazing department has run its course,” Bernal wrote. “The three years I dedicated to this department have been some of the best times of my life. … I have experienced love, laughter, good and some difficult times with this department but there is nothing I would do differently. It has truly been an honor serving with some of the greatest people I have met.” Bernal was also to be investigated for being disrespectful to a citizen when he
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Victor Bernal, a former Buckeye police officer, was accused of having sex while on duty. After resigning, he is being investigated by AZPOST for possible revocation of his peace officer certification. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)
resigned. At the Nov. 18 AZPOST meeting, Ze’Vohn S. Carson—another former Buckeye officer—was on a list of 10 former officers who “without admitting to any misconduct, requests the board accept their request to permanently relinquish their Arizona peace officer certification.” A notice of investigation mailed to Carson stated she allegedly failed to report an aggravated assault and domestic violence incident when he applied to the Buckeye Police Department. Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall sent a letter to Carson March 2, notifying her she was being fired. Former Goodyear Officer Michael Irvine also was on the list to voluntarily relinquish certifications.
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Goodyear City Council approves raises for city employees BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
With a surprisingly strong economic year putting millions in the bank, Goodyear City Council decided to share the wealth, approving raises for city employees. After hearing “revenues are booming” during a finance presentation at its Dec. 7 meeting, council approved raises for nonunion employees. (union employees—primarily in the police and fire departments—received raises in July, at the beginning of the fiscal year.) And council approved the hiring of 26 full-time and eight part-time employees. Two police officers and three “civilian” positions will be added to the Goodyear Police Department. Current employees will be eligible for “2.5% merit or a 1.25% lump sum compensation increase effective with the pay period beginning Jan. 10, 2021,” according to the agenda. The Goodyear General Fund has a $110 million balance, according to
Manager of Budget and Research Lauri Wingenroth’s presentation. Though Wingenroth did not go into details on it, the fund was boosted by nearly $10 million from the AZCares Fund—a state distribution to cities of federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. While Peoria and other cities have used the funds for small business and rent assistance, Goodyear has not allocated any of the $10 million it received for direct assistance to residents or business owners. Wingenroth focused on the money streaming into the city from sales tax and fees. “Revenues are booming,” she said. She said the COVID-19 pandemic did not hit the city hard. “There were things like incentives that may have changed spending behaviors. … Restaurants adapted fairly quickly to takeout and found a way to not have their revenues drop as much as we anticipated,” Wingenroth said. “The retail areas are showing dou-
ble-digit growth over last year’s actuals,” she added. The city continues to grow, meaning more tax and fee money for the city. Wingenroth said building permits were “higher than the prior year, which was higher than the prior year, which was higher than the prior year. “We continue to benefit on the revenue side from growth,” she said. Wingenroth asked the council to approve the raises and new hires. “We feel you have the resources to move forward with these actions,” Wingenroth said. Council agreed, voting unanimously to approve the request. “We like all that hap- Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord reflects on the city’s strong py news,” said Goodyear financial footing before Goodyear City Council approved raises for its employees. (Image courtesy city of Goodyear) Mayor Georgia Lord.
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Avondale Elementary School District closing classrooms BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Maricopa County updates COVID-19 metrics for school districts each Thursday. After the Dec. 10 update, Avondale Elementary School District—one of the last West Valley public school district to keep classrooms open— announced it, too, will temporarily close classrooms. “We will begin remote learning with all in-person students returning to (the) distance flex model next Monday, Dec.
TUHSD...continued from page 9 online through the winter break but we needed to communicate this information prior to students coming back for the second semester.” According to the letter from Superintendent Nora Gutierrez, the governing board (Freddie Villalon, Devin Del Palacio, Steven Chapman, Dr. Kino Flores and Dr. Elda Luna-Najera) made the decision at its Dec. 8
14,” the district announced via a post on the district’s website Dec. 10. The decision comes just before the district’s winter break, Dec. 21 through Jan. 3. At this point, the district expects classrooms to remain closed to begin the next semester. According to the AESD website, “We will be having a work session and board meeting the week we return from winter break to determine the metrics needed for returning to in-person.
While we had hoped to have this finalized prior to break, we want to ensure we have all of the information needed for this important decision. “If by chance there is a shift to yellow in the metrics, we will ask for an emergency meeting prior to Jan. 4. In the meantime, we are planning to return after break in the virtual model.” Littleton Elementary District will remain online through Jan. 15, per a Dec. 11 letter from Superintendent Dr. Roger Freeman to families.
“At our board meeting this week, the governing board voted to continue with distance learning using our dynamic digital platforms through Jan. 15,” Freeman wrote. “This means that after the winter break, students will continue to be learning online. The board will review this decision again at their regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 12, when they will determine whether a new start date of Jan. 19 is possible for hybrid-in-person learning, or if there is reason to delay that even further.”
meeting. “Understand that our governing board and district administration do not take these decisions lightly. However, we feel that this is the best decision for the long-term health of our students and staff members,” Gutierrez wrote. She noted that, though classrooms have been closed the entire academic year, 96 students and 108 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.
“Of the 108 (staff) cases, 27 were reported in the last seven school days,” she said. “It is because of this troubling trend that the decision to extend online learning through spring break was made. “… The decision to stay with online learning through Spring Break was one that was made for the safety and well-being of our staff, students, and their families. We do not want our schools to become places where the
COVID-19 virus can be spread further when we are so close to possibly turning the corner in our fight against this dreaded disease.” The most recent Maricopa County Department of Public Health metrics show TUHSD communities in “substantial” risk for COVID-19, with more than 400 cases per 100,000 in the communities TUHSD serves. TUHSD’s winter break begins Dec. 21. Online classes resume Jan. 4.
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How to shop smart this holiday season BY KIMBERLY YEE Guest Writer
As the Arizona State Treasurer and chairwoman of the state’s first-ever Financial Literacy Task Force, increasing financial awareness is one of my top priorities. By making wise personal finance decisions, Arizonans not only strengthen themselves but also their families, communities and the overall economic health of our state. The holiday season is commonly a time of overspending and breaking personal budgets. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent on average $1,047.83 last holiday season, a 4% percent increase from the previous year. Holidays can be a festive time to spend on your loved ones without drowning in debt. Here are my five practical tips on how to shop smart this holiday season. 1. Budget for everything, not just gifts. Before you begin any holiday shopping, figure out what your budget is
and how much you can afford to spend on gifts and holiday expenses. Write your budget down and keep yourself accountable to exactly how much you want to spend within those limits. Then make a list of everyone you want to give a gift to, including family, friends, teachers and co-workers. Factor in all the costs of shopping, like shipping, gas and packaging. Don’t forget to account for other holiday expenses, such as decorations, food, holiday apparel, greeting cards, travel and charitable contributions. By determining how much you’re able to spend from your disposable income, you can feel confident and prepared to begin your holiday shopping. 2. Make a gift list and stick to it! Before you start shopping, whether it’s online or in person, create a list of everything you want to purchase. Stores are designed to incentivize you to buy as much as possible, so walk in prepared with a plan and do your best to avoid sales pitches. Avoid window
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shopping and stay within the aisles of the store for the items on your list to avoid excess purchases. This tip applies to the nonholiday season, too. When you enter the store, look for only the items on your gift list. You will be less tempted to overspend and buy items that are not on your list when you have a set budget. 3. Spend less time in the store so you purchase less. Spending more time in a store usually leads to more purchasing and more opportunity to break your budget. Prevent impulse spending by shopping when pressed for time. By researching online before you enter the store, you can compare prices with different stores, take advantage of the best bargains and maximize your time. When shopping online, which is increasingly more common, set a time limit for how long you will spend on the online store’s website. 4. Pay with cash to buy gifts. Cash is the best paying option to maintain your holiday budget. When you’re swiping a plastic card, you cannot tangibly see money leaving your pocket. If you hand over $100 in cash, you are more likely to be aware of how much you are spending. Cash has no hidden fees! When shopping online, paying with a credit card is necessary, so make sure you can pay off the full balance. Also, avoid opening new store credit cards, which come with hidden fees and incentivize you to spend more in the store. If you’re prone to making frivolous purchases, having a store card may induce you to spend more to try to earn the offered rewards. Also, store cards often have extremely high interest rates—sometimes up to 23%—which could lead you to quickly rack up interest-related debt. By paying with cash when possible, you will spend your money, not borrowed money.
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5. Consider making personalized gifts. Homemade presents are personal, meaningful treasures to give to your loved ones and a great way to save money while creating something memorable and one of a kind. In the day and age of digital photos, consider compiling an old-fashioned photo album for family members and friends, or bake a batch of Christmas cookies to wrap as gifts. Another idea is giving the gift of time by visiting your far-away family and friends, or offering up a free “night of babysitting” card for a busy couple who would love a night out. Personalized gifts are unique, unexpected and can’t be compared to anything you’d find in a traditional store. The homemade, personalized gift-giving opportunities, mixed in with a bit of creativity, are endless! By practicing these smart shopping tips, you can start off 2021 without holiday debt! The holiday season should be a time for enjoying family and friends’ company, not worrying about your money. Kimberly Yee is the treasurer of Arizona.
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Looking ahead Editor: As we look ahead, following the 2020 elections, it’s clear that a divided Congress will only achieve success through bipartisan legislation. That is why I am urging you to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s partisan health care bill, HR 3 and support the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Cures Act introduced by Sen. Mike Crapo. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act lowers drug prices, and its provisions are supported by Republicans and Democrats. HR 3 would compel manufacturers to comply with arbitrary government price controls or face stiff penalties. It tethers the price of some U.S. drugs to the foreign price controls which have led to rationing of drug access and has killed drug development abroad. Analysts have pointed out that HR 3 favors short-term savings over long-term investments and jeopardizes development of future cures and treatments. The Lower Costs, More Cures Act, being spearheaded by Sen. Crapo, is supported by Democrats and Republicans. It lowers drug costs, modernizes payments for drugs delivered in the doctor’s office, caps out-of-pocket costs at $3,100, caps insulin at $50, prevents the upcoming Obamacare spike, and creates a trade negotiator to prevent foreign countries from exploiting America’s investments. The Crapo bill, unlike Pelosi’s HR 3, lowers drug costs through vigorous market-based competition, not research and develop-
ment-killing price controls. Sen. Crapo’s bipartisan Lower Costs, More Cures Act can be passed by a divided Congress and, equally important, has the potential to get the new president’s signature. Urge our senators to support the Lower Costs, More Cures Act and help it pass in the Senate. Councilwoman Wally Campbell Goodyear
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Things are happening in Alamar, the biggest thing to happen to Avondale since … forever? In the Avondale Economic Development report released at the end of 2019, Mayor Kenn Weise said, “We were pleased to welcome a new master-planned community in Avondale. Alamar, located on the southwest corner of Broadway Road and Avondale Boulevard. Ground was cleared for the first phase of 461 lots of a larger 3,695 new home subdivision to open in 2020, a gateway to our city’s southern portion, where the future construction of State Route 30 will connect Loop 303 and Loop 202 south of Interstate 10. Alamar will also feature a new 30-acre regional community park.” Cut to a year later: “Alamar, the largest master-planned community to open in the Valley since Eastmark in 2013, welcomed its first residents just two months after the community opened on Oct. 10 in Avondale,” said a press release. • Welcome to Avondale, Diane DiCarlo and Mike Frickstad.
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The couple received their keys Dec. 11 from Shea Homes, the homebuilder of the couple’s new single-story house. The former Colorado residents will enjoy a winter of not shoveling snow, as well as being 20 minutes from their five grandchildren. “I was raised in a small town, and this is a big change, but we’re excited about it,” Mike said. “Driving through the streets, it still feels like a small town, but there are so many more possibilities— it’s a new adventure for us.” The newest Avondalers are quite a creative couple: Mike is an award-winning author of several books, including “The Storyteller,” “Finding Phil” and “The Dream Rescuer.” And Diane has authored her own book, “And God Shows Up: Seeing the Celestial in the Everyday World,” a nonfiction work that reflects on her life experiences while providing inspiring life lessons.
Alamar has sold 125 of the Amazon delivered a check for $30,000 to New Life Cen461 homes available within ter. (Photo courtesy Amazon) the first phase of development. The next phase is expected to open in ment on Litchfield Road near MC-85, 2 miles south of Interstate 10—just outlate 2021. Once all phases are complete, Alamar side the Phoenix Goodyear Airport. “After recently developing more than will feature a total 3,695 homes across 1.5 million square feet of industrial space 1,127 acres. • Babbo alert! across Goodyear, Opus is leveraging its According to the Goodyear Economic deep relationships with the city—and Department, “The long-awaited Babbo extensive knowledge of tenant and marItalian Eatery finally broke ground in ket trends—for this project,” according Goodyear. The restaurant’s opening is to the Opus website. expected by summer 2021 at McDowell Goodyear Airport 85 is planned to be at least 36 feet high with 48 dock doors, Road and Pebble Creek Parkway.” • More bulldozers at work in Goodyear: four drive-in doors, 180 vehicle stalls Construction started on Goodyear Air- and 30 bicycle parking stalls. port 85. • Amazon delivers—and not just games, It’s a “spec” building, meaning the de- toys, electronics, etc. veloper will build it and then either sell Amazon recently delivered a check it it or rent it out. donated of $30,000 to New Life Center, The Opus Group is building a the largest domestic violence shelter in 275,000-square-foot industrial develop- Arizona. The money will be allocated to several Carpet • Tile • Grout • Upholstery • Air Duct Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Cleaning of the organization’s programs that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Funds Call Today! Clean Today! will also be used for the development of Prices Include: Truck Mounted Units • Pretreat NLC’s thrift store, Hope’s Closet. Vacuum • Optical Brightener • General Soil Removal Also Available: Carpet Stretching • Carpet Repair “Donations from our community and beyond are what keep our doors open to ANY 3 ROOMS ANY 5 ROOMS serve some of the most vulnerable famiReg. Reg. Men tion $ 00 $ 00 $129.00 $169.99 lies and adults in our state,” said Myriah ew Vi y lle Wes t Va e Up to Up to Mhoon, New Life CEO. “I am beyond for an Exclusiv 450 sq. ft. total 750 sq. ft. total Of fer! thankful for Amazon and their gracious We only have one care. It’s Your Satisfaction. donation to NLC. In the midst of dealing VALLEYWIDE SERVICE • 602-550-7732 with the pandemic, this donation will be PNPOneCareCleaning.net • PNPOneCareCleaning@cox.net a tremendous help to us this year.”
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Booker, Ayton eager to start after key offseason additions BY ETHAN GRENI Cronkite News
As NBA preseason begins, Suns fans are certainly excited for the arrival of Chris Paul, but center Deandre Ayton might be the most excited of all. “We got CP3 in Arizona, y’all trippin’,” Ayton said in a press conference via Zoom. “We got Chris Paul in Phoenix!” Arizona sports fans have endured a lot of heartbreak over the years, and Suns fans are no exception. After the team went 8-0 in the NBA bubble in Orlando, yet still failed to reach the 2020 playoffs, it felt like the latest in a long line of proverbial slaps to the face. Once the Suns’ season reached its bitter end, trade rumors again began swirling around star guard Devin Booker, and fans prepared for the worst. Every year, it seems like the same old story. Players and fans get excited at the chance to finally break the cycle of misery, only to be let down. This time, however, there’s a legitimate reason to believe that cycle might end. Fresh hope arrived when the Suns rocked the NBA Nov. 16 by acquiring Paul, the 10-time All-Star guard, from the Oklahoma City Thunder. “He’s an ultra-competitor, and he’s been (one) for many long years; that’s why he has the resume that he has,” Booker said at the press conference. “But his leadership, even in the short time (he’s been) here … just makes you want to work that much harder.” The Suns also signed free-agent forward Jae Crowder to a three-year contract Nov. 28, solidifying the team’s frontcourt. Aside from the on-court talent the two veterans bring, a lot has been made of the improvements they can make to the culture around the team. “I feel like the culture has definitely changed, even from the bubble to now,” Booker said. “I think with the additions of the players that we added, we have
a depth team with a lot of (basketball) IQ and guys that know how to play the game.” Booker also mentioned how this is an important step in Phoenix becoming a destination city for high-level players. “That says a lot. I think that was what was most important for this organization and this team this summer, was having guys who wanted to come here,” Booker said. “A guy like Jae wanting to come here, a guy like Chris, a Hall-of-Fame guy wanting to come to Phoenix after what we’ve been through for the past five to 10 years, so I think that’s a step forward for this organization. People really see something’s brewing over here.” Paul averages 18.5 points per game in his career, but his contributions extend beyond his offensive abilities. He said he is ready to embrace a role where he can serve as a mentor to the younger players on the roster. “I’m an open book,” Paul said during a press conference. “Whatever they wanna know, I’ma tell them. I’m always learning day in and day out.” Paul led the league in steals six times and made an All-NBA defensive team nine times in his 15-year career. “Everyone always talks about what I can teach Book or what I can teach some of these other guys, but they’re teaching me, too,” Paul said. “We’re here to hoop, we’re here to compete, and I think that’s the way I approach this.” The Suns will have a new look in 2021, and not just on the roster. A newly renovated arena, brand-new practice facility and the new “The Valley” City Edition uniform are all contributing to the new identity the team is trying to build. “It’s perfect timing, we have a new arena, new practice facility that we’re in now, so it’s a great culture around here, and it’s still building,” Booker said. “We’re having fun in here, the energy’s high, the personality’s out, and the competitiveness is there.”
Devin Booker, left, and Deandre Ayton are excited that they will be playing with Chris Paul this season. (Cronkite News File photo)
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Agua Fria grad honored with Governor’s Arts Award BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
When Chris Hamby was growing up here in the late 1980s and 1990s, Goodyear was not known as a theater town. “I remember when we got a bowling alley and two-screen theater,” Hamby said with a laugh. Yet, somehow, “I fell in love with theater in high school.” His first theater experience was a field trip to the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. The production was “Through the Looking-Glass.” The story of Alice, the Mad Hatter and many curious characters has been told many times before and since—most recently by Hamby himself. Hamby credits teacher Linda Phillips with fueling his passion for theater. After graduating from Agua Fria High School in 1997, he went on to Northern Arizo-
na University. In two decades since, his rise has been as speedy and off-beat as Alice’s fall down a rabbit hole. At 41, Hamby is not only the artistic director of TheaterWorks, one of the most respected theaters in the Valley, he just won an award that staggered him—in a good way. Last month, Hamby received the Governor’s Arts Award in the Central Arizona Artist category. “I was shocked” when his name was called at a virtual awards show, Hamby said. Part of the surprise, he said, is “it’s kind of a lifetime achievement award. And I feel like we have so much more work to do.” Indeed, Hamby was in the middle of transitioning from “Curiouser & Curiouser,” his take on the Alice tale that
ended Nov. 1, to a holiday version called “A Curiouser Nutcracker,” which opened Nov. 27 and plays through Dec. 30. Shortly after TheaterWorks “went dark” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamby started brainstorming an idea for “an immersive, multi-sensory, intimate theater production,” during which audi-
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ence members walk into and through the world of Alice. After spending years racing from one production to the next, Hamby had the rare luxury of time to work with his staff to transform various theaters, rehearsal spaces and hallways of the spacious Peoria Center for the Performing Arts into Wonderland. Launched Sept. 10, “Curiouser & Curiouser” was a triumphant comeback for TheaterWorks, which was dark and quiet for months. Two days before the theater’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Hamby made the decision to shut down the theater and the fundraiser. “It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do,” he said. “We didn’t know how long it would last— two weeks? Two months?” It turned out to be an entire summer, normally one of the busiest times for the youth-oriented Peoria theater. Instead of juggling an assortment of shows this summer, “I was figuring out how to keep my theater alive,” Hamby said. Typically, instead of playing it safe with a minimalist show to reopen, Hamby went big. “Logistically, this is the craziest thing I’ve ever done,” Hamby said, with the
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A little rain didn’t dampen the Avondale Senior Center’s holiday lunch. The Dec. 10 event was a “drive-thru” celebration, with the likes of a masked Santa a sign of the pandemic times. The Estrella Rotary helped Santa hand out presents, with live music entertaining more than 130 people. United Healthcare, Estrella Rotary, Eric Swenson, Realty One, Women of the Moose Lodge, Maureen Wilson Insurance, Home Instead, Delta Kappa Gamma, Wesley Norris Insurance, Define Mortgage, Councilwoman Veronica Malone, Patty Hannon, Chick-fil-A and the Avondale Police Department helped with the event. (Photos courtesy city of Avondale)
kind of laugh reserved for the closing moments of a show. Audience reaction has been joyous, leading to the holiday sequel. The icing on the cake came last week, when Hamby learned of the Governor’s Arts Award. What did it mean to him? “Selfishly, it was a validation of my body of work—‘Hey, people are paying attention to me,’” Hamby said. His home theater beamed with pride. “Chris is a theater visionary with incredible talent, devotion and passion that
creates magic on and off the stage,” said Tom Doyle, TheaterWorks’ board chair. Hamby recently celebrated his 10th year at TheaterWorks, which has received many AriZoni Awards in his decade in Peoria. “The impact that Chris has made on the lives of so many is indisputable. He is a magnetic leader and a remarkable artist,” said Cate Hinkle, TheaterWorks managing director. “And, his work is just beginning. I am proud to work alongside Chris and support his vision.”
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Cox Communications is increasing the speed of Cox’s Connect2Compete internet service. Starting Dec. 11, Cox will temporarily double the Connect2Compete speed to 50 mbps/ download for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year in all Cox markets. This is aimed to help students complete schoolwork, communicate with teachers, and have the same opportunities to access information as their classmates. The Connect2Compete plan is a low-cost internet plan designed to augment the educational opportunities of low-income children who do not have a reliable and
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Tyler John Savage
Tyler John Savage, 29 of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away on December 4, 2020in Litchfield Park, Arizona. He was born April 1, 1991, to John and Kim Savage in Berrien Center, Michigan. Tyler was a proud Native American. He loved paintball and Star Wars. Tyler was a loving uncle, friend, brother, and nephew. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/tylerjohn-savage/
Isabel Enriquez Isabel (Chavela) Enriquez age 61 of Avondale, Arizona. She was born on October 21,1959 to Ray & Dolores B. Misquez in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her husband Raul Enriquez, her sons Raul (Junior) and Alex Enriquez, And her grandchildren Katrina, Ava, Gilbert Enriquez Jr. She is preceded in death by her son Gilbert Enriquez, and parents Ray & Dolores B Misquez, brothers Greg, Mario and Steve Misquez. Her family will celebrate her life with a memorial at a later date. May she rest in Peace and forever be in our hearts. She will be deeply missed.
Ira Lafayette Kimes Jr. Ira Lafayette Kimes Jr., (Colonel USAF Ret.) passed away from old age on Friday, November 27, 2020. Ira, or “Iwo” as many knew him was 92 years old and lived a wonderful, adventurous life full of love and laughter. He was cherished by, and larger than life to, his son Charlie, daughter-in-law Michaelle, and three grandchildren, Andrew 24, Benjamin 21, and Katherine 19. To his family, Iwo (aka Grandpa Iwo), was a generous and warm man with a great sense of humor and a zest for life (i.e. golfing at the Wigwam in Litchfield Park where he retired with his beloved wife Barbara, bass fishing in Northern Mexico, elk hunting in Colorado, enjoying good food and/or drink, a game of cards, a loyal dog or mischievous cat, a good movie, or a party with friends.) -Iwo was always “game.” Ira is predeceased by his wife Barbara (2012) and sister Jeanne Clement, and survived by another sister, Carolyn Russell, and half bother Patrick Long. Ira was born on January 19, 1928 in Pensacola, Florida to Ira L. Kimes Sr. (Brigadier General USMC Ret) and Norina Angelina (Brizzolara) Kimes. At the age of 12, on December 7, 1941 Ira was living with his family in Hawaii adjacent to Ewa Field where his father was a Marine Air Corp. Squadron Commander. The proximity to Pearl Harbor resulted in a front row seat to the “day hat will live in infamy.” As a young man, Ira attended West Point, graduated with the Class of 1950, and then transferred to the Air Force for a 28-year career as a Fighter Pilot (Air to Ground Gunnery Expert), Squadron Commander, and Senior Air Force Officer. Ira had an extensive Military Career and was a true American Hero,with many decorations earned for both heroism in combat and exemplary leadership. Over a 20 year period spanning 4 combat tours (1 in Korea, 3 in Vietnam), Ira
amassed an impressive “close air support” flying record; 364 combat missions (630 hours), approximately 5,000 hours of flying time in 18 aircraft (ex. F-4 Phantom-his favorite, F-84 Thunderjet , F-86 Sabre, F-104 Starfighter). Hit by enemy fire 5 times, he never had to bail out and always managed to “make it back in one piece.” Ira was recognized many times over his career (too many to list here), but a couple of pertinent examples are: The Bronze Star for meritorious service as Commander of the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron (Vietnam 1968-69), The Legion of Merit for outstanding service as Commander, Luke Air Force Base 58th Combat Support Group (aka Base Commander 1975-78). But Iwo would be most proud of his service as a combat pilot, calmly executing his job in the face of enemy fire to protect his brothers in arms and prevail in battle. Perhaps Ira’s service is best illuminated by what’s written on one of his 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses; “Lieutenant Colonel Ira L. Kimes Jr. distinguished himself by heroism while participating in aerial flight as an F4C Aircraft Commander near Fire Support Base Diamond III, Republic of Vietnam on 15 April 1969. On that date, a friendly base was under an intense hostile attack and was suffering heavy casualties. Despite extremely hazardous weather conditions and low visibility at night and an intense barrage of hostile antiaircraft fire, Colonel Kimes continued a dangerous attack that caused heavy damage to the hostile forces, saved many friendly lives and much valuable equipment. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty by Colonel Kimes reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.” Private Services with Military Honors will be held for Ira and he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Barbara at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on December 14, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. To his entire family, Ira was truly a gift, we will love and miss him forever. Visit hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
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Rita Jean Abels Rita Jean Abels, of Buckeye, passed from this life on December 1, 2020 at the age of 91 years after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She retained her sparkle for life, her ability to smile, and her love of welcoming the new day with a kiss for her loved ones. Born on July 13, 1929, on the family farm outside of Sheldon, Iowa, she was welcomed as the first daughter to Vetus & Agnes McCarty. On January 21, 1950, Rita Jean McCarty married Robert (Bob) Abels in St. Patrick Catholic Church. With six children, Rita Jean joined the work force in 1967 at Beam Corporation and her favorite position was in the factory store where she could chat with whoever walked through the door. After 30 years at Beam, she retired. She was active in St. Henry Catholic Church as a choir member, Eucharistic minister and prison outreach volunteer at the Buckeye juvenile detention center. No one can think about Rita Jean without remembering her smile, her love of life and God, or her bread. She faithfully made bread every week for her family and it truly was faithful as she prayed as she kneaded. Rita Jean was proceeded in death by her husband Robert Abels and their four infant sons; Dennis E., Kenneth, Dennis A., and Robert Jr. She is survived by her children Duane (Candice), Michael (Robin), James (Josie), Donna (Arcey) Bowman, Diana (Francisco) Bonilla and Josephine (Andrew Spencer) Abels. She was proceeded in death by six brothers and one sister and is survived by two sisters, Patricia Rodkewich and Peggy (Bob) Naughton. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Donations in her memory can be made to St Henry Catholic Church building fund and/or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Burl Cockrum
Mr. Burl "Red" Cockrum, 78 of Pine, Arizona passed away December 5, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born August 19, 1942, to Albert Cockrum and Viva Harrisson in Sesser, Illinois. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/burlred-cockrum/
June Louise Flick June Louise Flick went to be with her Lord on December 8, 2020 in Flagstaff. She was born on April 4, 1925 in Northampton, MA to Walter and Louise Heiden. In 1930, her family had to leave New England for health reasons and moved to the Arizona desert, where they eventually settled in Buckeye. June was the valedictorian of the class of 1943 at Buckeye Union High School. She attended what was then Arizona State College in Tempe and received her nursing degree, and worked as a nurse in several hospitals in Phoenix after the war. She married Luther Flick in 1948 and they started married life in Tempe where they formed lifelong friendships with other young couples at ASU. They were blessed with four children: Martin, Karen, Loren, and Marcene. The family moved to Phoenix in 1955 and Sierra Vista in 1966. June and Luther moved to Holbrook in 1976, and retired in Flagstaff in 1987. Karen preceded them in death in 1969. Luther preceded June in death in 2015. She had three brothers, and is survived by her youngest brother Bruce of Buckeye, and her children Martin (Judith) of Scottsdale, Loren (Christy) of Denver, and Marcene of Flagstaff. In addition, she had two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Of a kind nature and always putting the welfare of others above hers, her strong Christian faith was evident by the fruit of the spirit that filled her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Northern Arizona Hospice or Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Flagstaff. Memories and condolences can be shared online at www.norvelowensmortuary.com
Virgina Marie Sutherland
Mrs. Virginia Marie Sutherland, 79 of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on December 5, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. Virginia was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served as past President as well as various other offices. She retired from APS at Palo Verde. Robert and Virginia were married for sixty-one years and enjoyed traveling they visited many places in the United States and around the world. She is survived by her husband Robert Sutherland, her daughter Brenda Sutherland and her son Robert Sutherland. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret, and by her brother. A memorial service will be held at a later time. The family suggests that donations be made to Arizona Humane Society. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/virginia-marie-sutherland/
Lupe Garza Lupe Garza passed away on Monday, December 6th, just one week shy of his 78th birthday, at his home in Buckeye, AZ. A Buckeye native, he was a born to Maria Garza, and while growing up was seemingly known to everyone in the old town. Many old timers remember playing sports with him or reading one of his many comic books that he had. As he grew older, he remained a huge sports fan, and would never miss a DBacks, Suns, or Sun Devils game. He also loved to golf, and spent many weekends playing golf in Estrella. He was an avid reader, and could often be found in a library, whether in Buckeye or even Phoenix. Upon graduation from Buckeye Union High School, Lupe spent a short stint in the Army and was stationed overseas in Germany. Following that, he returned to Buckeye and worked for the Buckeye Irrigation District, and later worked for and eventually became part owner of Dille Equipment Co. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Timotea, Sons Antonio (Elisia) and Martin (Joan), and Grandkids Hailey, Alyssa, Rosalva, and Antonio Jr. He had many nieces and nephews as well, and will be missed by all.
Margaret Ann Hepner
Mrs. Margaret Ann Hepner, 72 of Buckeye, Arizona passed away December 7, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born July 13, 1948, to John Rohner and Cleo Steven. Services are private at this time. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ margar et-ann-hepner/
Thomas Ramon Waddell Thomas "Tom" Ramon Waddell (79), passed away on November 29th 2020. Tom is survived by his wife of 43 years Elvira Waddell as well as his 4 remaining siblings Irma Mendoza; Eugene Waddell, Gloria Hurtado; Eva Hurtado, and 7 children Tom A. Waddell; Daniel "Danny" Waddell; Theresa "Terri" Waddell-Motter; ; Doreen Waddell-Sweiss; Jessica Waddell; Dio n Waddell; Anthony "Hondo" Waddell. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Tom Sr. And Ramona, as well as his siblings Olivia Green, Olga Clark, and Cathy Lucero-Waddell. Tom was born on September 5th 1941 in Tolleson, Az and was raised in a life of farming on his father's farm in Arrowhead Ranch. He went on to create his own farming business, Tom Waddell Farms, growing as large as 10,000 acres with over 300 employees and 2 full-time packing sheds. He began growing cotton in the early 1960's and expanded into produce and feed over the next 60 years working along with his father Tom Sr. and brother Eugene, as well as the help from almost every other family member at one time or another through the decades. Along with farming Thomas built many successful businesses in the Valley, some including Waddell General Partnership, Navajo Marketing and Navajo Pump and Supply which he ran with his friend Roy Plumlee. Tom was also involved in many ventures in his life outside of farming. He was the chairman of the Maricopa and Lake Pleasant Water Districts, advising member of the Department of Agriculture and a Foreign Agricultural Advisor for many countries on behalf of the US government. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be dearly missed.
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Elizabeth Jane Clark
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Clark, 98 of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away December 7, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on June 4, 1922, to Hank and Sylvia Erisman. Services are private at this time.
Dixie Kay Creedon Dixie Kay Creedon of Litchfield Park Arizona passed away December 1st, 2020 in Dallas Texas, at the age of 83. Dixie was born in Schertz, Texas on August 24, 1937 to Lee E. Works, USAF Lt Colonel (Ret.) and Bess Works. As the daughter in a military family, she grew living in Texas, Oklahoma, Japan, and Florida. She attended Florida State University at the end of her second year in college, she married a West Point graduate, her former husband the late John (J.O.) Hanford, USAF Colonel (Ret.) to whom she was married for twenty-one years. As the wife of a military officer and mother of a growing family, Dixie lived in locations across the U.S. and Europe. She finally settled in Litchfield Park, Arizona when she married her late husband Edwin (Ned) H. King, Colonel USAF (Ret.) to whom she was married for fifteen years before his passing. She was an active parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Goodyear and lived in the Litchfield Park from 1980 to 2015 before moving to Texas to be nearer to her children after the passing of her third husband James (Jim) S. Creedon, USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) to whom she was married for seventeen years. Dixie was a gracious, kind, and loving person as well as a devoted mother and wife. She was known by her children and grandchildren and as the consummate mother and matriarch. Even as her children grew well into adulthood, Dixie was a central source of love and support to them and their families at every twist and turn of their lives. Dixie is survived by four children from her former late husband J.O.: Katherine Mitchell, Kevin Hanford (Paula), Thomas Hanford and Daniel Hanford; four stepchildren from her late husband Ned: Rich King (Mary), Sharon Clark (Bill), Lauren Kanzler (Keith), and Brian King; five step children from her late husband Jim: Barbara Culbreth (Sonny), Kathy Yarmuth (John), Jeff Creedon (Angie) and Jimmy Creedon; and twenty-three grandchildren. She was also survived by her sisters Susan Breaux (Jerry) and Kerry Jerris (Bob) and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Dixie was preceded in death by her father and mother along with her brother Michael Works (Patty). Dixie leaves behind many dear friends, including Rosemary Kellems (Richard), Isabel Clark, and Betty Jane Thompson. Her services are being postponed until the summer of 2021 and are planned to be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Goodyear Arizona. If you wish to be notified when services are arranged, please contact her son Kevin via email at hanford01@gmail.com.
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