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February 15, 2023
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Buckeye Air Fair cleared for take off BY JORDAN ROGERS
West Valley View Managing Editor
T NEWS .............. 7
Buckeye approves land purchase in Harquahala Valley
SPORTS ......... 16 Basketball a family affair for Millennium’s Amundsens
FEATURES ..... 22 NFL Hall of Famers visit Avondale Senior Center
OPINION ...............10 BUSINESS.............. 14 SPORTS ..................16 CALENDAR ............18 FEATURES ..............19 OBITUARIES ...........24 YOUTH ..................25 CLASSIFIEDS ..........27 EAST
he Buckeye Air Fair, a weekend full of planes, food and family fun, is landing at the Buckeye Municipal Airport. This year’s event features two-and-a-halfhour action-packed air shows from eight of the best aerial acts in the country, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In, Aviation Academy, and a VIP experience for a front-row view of the air show. “It’s definitely our biggest (event) of the year,” said John O’Halloran, public information and communications project manager for the city of Buckeye. “It’s just a fun event if you’re into aviation and that sort of thing.” Split into three days from Friday, Feb. 17, to Sunday, Feb. 19, each day has its own individ-
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Air shows will be taking place at the Buckeye Air Fair in two-and-a-half-hour blocks on Saturday, Feb. 18, and Sunday, Feb. 19. (City of Buckeye/Submitted)
Reed takes over as Goodyear city manager BY JOE MCHUGH
West Valley View Staff Writer
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he city of Goodyear is entering a transition period, as city manager Julie Karins stepped down as city manager. She is leaving the duties to Wynette Reed, who had been the deputy city manager. She is more than excited to pick up where Karins left off.
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“I’m so honored and proud to work with (the council),” Reed said. “I’d put them up against anybody that I know. I truly mean it. I’ve been with Goodyear for 11 years, and Goodyear is my home. This is where I see finishing my career, and when it’s time to retire is the pinnacle. And it is, I think, the best place to do this.” With over 30 years of experience, Reed brings plenty to the table when it comes to
needing to make the important decisions. Being the deputy city manager for the past decade also makes her a known commodity to the council, which is a massive asset to the city. Karins has all of the faith in Reed to continue the strides that have made Goodyear the ninth-fastest-growing city in the coun-
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