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January 9, 2019

Migrants released by ICE in Avondale tell their stories By Connor Dziawura

Glendy Aguilar had a difficult decision to make in her hometown of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Aguilar had a small business selling shoes, but she faced poverty and extortion at the hands of gangs. Viewing the environment as too dangerous for her child, the single mother sought to protect 6-year-old Ashley. So, Aguilar made the difficult decision to leave her family and friends behind, she told the West Valley View through a translator after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) dropped off a busload of migrants at First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale just days before the New Year. Aguilar’s story is one of many. Griselda Cuc Chocoj, of Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, told the West Valley View through a translator she comes from an impoverished area, where there isn’t a school or social services. She and her 2-year-old daughter, Adriana, plan to stay with a friend’s family in Tampa, Florida, where Cuc Chocoj intends to work to help support her family back home, who owns land. They have no close relatives in the country. In total, ICE released 136 migrants – many of whom were women and children from Central American countries like Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras – to the Avondale church on December 26, December 27 and January 2. Although a hot-button subject in the recent political climate, Pastor Jack

Hector Rivas, pastor of the church’s Spanish ministry, welcomes migrants as they are dropped off by ICE at the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale.. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

Marslender clarified the church’s actions aren’t political. “I’ve gotten a little bit of political blowback from people, because there’s all kinds of political opinions even within the church over whether they should be here or not, and I just tell people we’re not making a political statement,” he explained. “They’re already here. They’ve

been vetted and approved by ICE to be here, so they need help.” According to reports, ICE has been releasing a large number of migrant families in recent months, many to Valley churches, because children can only be detained for a maximum of 20 days. The West Valley View

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Cindy McCain’s message: ‘Be the best you can be’ By Grifﬁn Fabits

Cindy McCain stressed the importance of doing “the right thing” when she opened the eighth annual Patriot All-America Golf Tournament at The Wigwam. The 64-year-old philanthropist and entrepreneur was greeted with a standing ovation from golfers, dignitaries, fans and sponsors when she spoke of her late husband, Sen. John McCain, who died in Au-

gust after a battle with brain cancer. “My husband lived every day to its fullest,” McCain said. “He lived every day under the three words that meant the most to him – duty, honor and country.” Those words were synonymous with the late politician. His nerves and beliefs were tested during his life, but he stood strong. “Like so many of our fine, young people who have given the ultimate sacrifice, he

was tested in his life,” McCain explained. “He was tested early on in prison. He was tested as a Naval officer. He was tested as a pilot. He was tested as a U.S. senator. The one thing he always said to our children and to me is: Do the right thing. It may not be the popular thing, but do the right thing.”

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Migrants...continued from page 1 was unable to reach a spokesperson for ICE due to the government shutdown. Marslender said nonprofit organization Gathering Humanity reached out to his church about lending a helping hand, telling him ICE would be releasing 4,000 people into the Phoenix area during Christmas week alone, and other Valley churches’ resources were strained. Much of the community, Marslender noted, has been helpful. On December 27, the second day of the migrants’ arrival, Marslender said he was impressed with the community support, which included community members of all ages and backgrounds. Marslender estimated knowing less than half of those who were present that day. The effort was thrown together quickly in mere days. Cots and tables were set up, cooks took to the church kitchen and community members stopped by to offer help and donate food and other items while the Central Americans temporarily holed up in the church gymnasium in preparation for the next step of their journeys. There were translators, including Spanish teachers from Millennium High School, and the church helped

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contact the migrants’ host families and take them to the Phoenix Greyhound Station to send them on their way. Reps. Diego Espinoza and Lorenzo Sierra, who was an Avondale councilman, as well as Avondale councilwoman Veronica Malone and representatives from Hickman’s Family Farms and Duncan Family Farms also helped out in various ways. Among donations were car seats provided by the local fire department, a shower trailer and money courtesy of the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention’s AZ Disaster Relief team, blankets from a Phoenix synagogue, dinner from Old Pueblo Café and Pub, and various donations by Gathering Humanity. “They were very cooperative, very grateful, very pleased,” Marslender said of the first day’s arrivals. “They were amazed that we had cots. I guess a lot of them had been sleeping on the floor. Some of them hadn’t eaten for 24 hours. And the fact that we had a cot for each and every one of them was amazing to them because for the most part moms and two or three kids had been sleeping on the same cot at ICE. “They just don’t have the facilities for the large number of people who are coming,” he continued. “I’m

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not putting ICE down, it’s just they’re overwhelmed. Actually, the individuals I worked with at ICE had been very helpful.” Marslender called helping out “part of what we do,” and said if the church had not offered its support, ICE would have been forced to drop the migrants off directly at the bus station. Hector Rivas, pastor of From left to right, Vanesa Fish, Nonie Morgan and Ramonita Pineda help prepare food at First Southern Baptist Church the church’s Spanish minis- of Avondale. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles) try, added the effort is in the name of God. and helped pack lunches, while then“God said to us in His word, in the Rep. Mark Cardenas helped make Bible – that is His word – that we have deliveries. Fifty sack lunches went to to show to everybody His love,” Rivas First Southern Baptist Church of Avonsaid carefully in his heavy Spanish ac- dale and 100 others went downtown to cent. “We are trying to show everyone City Square Church. Leftover items God’s love.” were donated, too. After hearing about the efforts, Car“That’s my thing. I have a pantry in ol Klein, a first grade teacher at Litch- my house, I try to help people, so anyfield Elementary School, sought to get time I can help provide food and use involved. Inspired by similar outreach the food that I have in the food pantry elsewhere, she and a diverse cast of to help the people that are in need, I community members gained permis- do it,” Klein said, noting the migrants sion from Citrus Road Community would need food for the road ahead. Church of the Nazarene’s Pastor Paul Aguilar told the West Valley View it Martinez to pack lunches for incoming hasn’t been an easy journey thus far. Unmigrants at the Goodyear church on der ICE’s care, she said her daughter was New Year’s Day. sick and they weren’t given substantial “I was amazed at all the people that food. However, she has a sister in Florida said that they would help. It was in- and said she wants to raise her daughter credible,” enthused Klein, who said she the right way and get her an education. helps people in crisis through Andy’s In a blog post on the church’s webPantry. “People said they would do- site, a 22-year-old Guatemalan woman nate bread and people said they would identified only as Juana echoed similar donate chips and things like that, and sentiments to Aguilar. juices and everything.” “I came to the United States because Malone and fellow Avondale coun- there is a lot of violence in my town cilwoman Tina Conde donated items right now,” said the mother of 6-monthold Liliana, according to a post on the church’s blog. “The gangs are fighting with each other and innocent people CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE LAMINATE • VINYL are often hurt and killed.” According to the blog post, Juana was, in exchange for safety, extorted for 1,000 Guatemalan quetzals, which is reportedly considered a large sum in her home country, and equates to around $130. p • Quality shi an “The police were powerless to help m • Service ork ty e W rran me,” she said in the post. “I decided m eti Wa • Selection Lif to try and come to the United States SEE U TODA S where I hope to work and be safe.” Y! Most of the migrants stayed only temporarily at the church, with some 623-935-6088 leaving just hours after their arrival and 15479 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 105 others spending one or more nights in Goodyear, AZ 85395 (PebbleCreek Pkwy & McDowell) Between Paradise Bakery & Rubios the gymnasium. Now, however, with the West Valley www.flooringgalleryandmore.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC # 266663 church’s ability to accommodate decreasing and many migrants still seeking GRANITE COUNTER TOPS • BATH REMODEL asylum in the country, it’s calling for othCABINETS NEW & REFACE er churches to step in and lend a hand.

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Litchﬁeld Park sets ‘State of the City’ By West Valley View staff

Litchfield Park residents are invited to attend the State of the City at The Church at Litchfield Park in Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The State of the City gives the mayor, council and staff the chance to update residents on current and future projects. Light refreshments will be served.

Man named in Christmas ofﬁcer-involved shooting By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

A man killed during an officer-involved shooting on Christmas has been identified as 34-yearold Antonio A. Ramos of Buckeye. Ramos was fighting with his girlfriend shortly after 5:30 p.m. December 25 at a home in the 24200 block of West Desert Bloom Street when Buckeye police received a third-party 911 call. Officers learned a shot had possibly been fired inside the home, according to Buckeye Police Public Information Officer Donna Rossi. When they arrived, they were able to obtain the release of Ramos’ girlfriend, another woman and two children. No one was injured. Ramos was on the phone with officers when contact was lost, Rossi said. They heard a shot from inside the home and, shortly thereafter, Ramos exited the home and opened fire on officers, forcing three of them to return fire. The SWAT team was called, and it found Ramos dead on the driveway. The initial investigation revealed Ramos was armed with at least four weapons, three semiautomatic handguns and one high-powered semiautomatic rifle, Rossi said. Police estimate he fired more than two dozen rounds at officers, many of the bullets striking the home across the street that was unoccupied, Rossi added. Officers were not injured. The three Buckeye police officers who were involved will be on mandatory administrative leave, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings, she said. “It’s emotional for officers and the people they come in contact with,” Assistant Police Chief Bob Sanders said during a press conference. “Officers stayed outside, took their time and kept their composure at the scene.” In these situations, Sanders added, “it’s personal, emotional and not logical. It’s hard to communicate and decompress the situation.” Sanders said the body camera footage will be released after the county attorney clears it.

Goodyear ofﬁcers shoot bank robbery suspect By Connor Dziawura

A bank robbery in Goodyear just before the New Year culminated in a lengthy car chase and a suspect in the hospital. No officers were injured in the confrontation, which began at the Chase Bank at the southwest corner of Litchfield and McDowell roads and ended while traveling west on I-10 at 43rd Avenue, according to Goodyear Police spokeswoman Lisa Berry. Officers arrived at the bank around 4:20 p.m. Monday, December 31, upon which they saw the suspect cross the parking lot and get into a vehicle, Berry said. As the officers approached, the suspect fled, leading to what Berry called a “lengthy pursuit.” According to Sgt. Mercedes Fortune, spokeswoman for the Phoenix Police Department, which took over the investigation, the pursuit sent Goodyear officers after the suspect across jurisdictions on I-10 with assistance from the Department of Public Safety (DPS)

and the Phoenix Police Air Unit. Because the suspect did not yield after DPS troopers flattened one of his gray SUV’s tires with a spike strip on I-17, a trooper used his car to disable the suspect’s vehicle, causing it to rotate and stop while heading back westbound on I-10, Fortune described. Goodyear and DPS officers reportedly approached the suspect’s vehicle, after which he appeared to point a gun at one of the Goodyear officers. The officer and two others shot the suspect, who sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Phoenix Police arrived after the suspect was shot and assisted in apprehending him. Fortune said the 34-year-old’s identity will not be revealed until he is booked. According to Berry, the Goodyear officers who fired shots were placed on administrative leave, per department policy. Fortune said it’s not unlike smaller agencies to sometimes bring in an outside investigator following shootings. Phoenix Police will continue to investigate.

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Arizona Cardinals honor fallen West Valley Marine By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Staff Sgt. Maximo Flores, a fallen Marine from Litchfield Park, was honored during a recent Arizona Cardinals game when his family received an autographed jersey. Antoine Bethea presented the custom jersey to his father, Maximo Flores, and his cousin, Lance Cpl. Raul Galvan. Flores, who reached out to the Cardinals, admitted he was disappointed there wasn’t a moment of silence. Nonetheless, he said it was touching. The younger Flores was among the U.S. Marines missing after a fighter jet collided with an aerial-refueling tanker midair 200 miles off the coast of Japan around 2 a.m. December 6. His mother, Rosa Bennett, said her son loaded cargo and fuels aircraft during flights. His wife, Rebecca, lives in Japan, and is slated to return. Only two of the Marines were found; one in fair condition and the other deceased, the latter of whom was identified as the fighter jet pilot, Capt. Jahmar F. Resilard, 28. The other’s name

Antoine Bethea of the Arizona Cardinals presents a custom jersey to the family of fallen Marine Maximo Flores. Pictured are Lance Cpt. Raul Galvan, left, Bethea and Flores’ father, Maximo Flores. (Photo courtesy the Arizona Cardinals)

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children, Benny Joe Duarte; Lorraine Duarte; Stephanie Galvon; Tammy Galvon; Ava Bennett; Reyna Flores; Marcus Bennett and Brandy Bennett. His sister, Lorraine Duarte of Litchfield Park, called him the “rock” of the family. “He was the best brother anybody could ask for – silly, funny, smart and loving.” Flores grew up in Litchfield Park, attending the city’s Scott L. Libby Elementary School, and Western Sky Junior High School in Goodyear. He decided to attend Valley Vista High School in Surprise, and was in its first four-year graduating class in 2010, his dad said. He immediately enlisted in the Marines. “He was the highlight of my life,” his father said. “Once he grew up and became a Marine, he never looked for anybody’s help. He succeeded on his own. He loved making pistols and rifles and all the gaming, being in the land of technology.” Bennett, who is married to Flores’ stepfather, Michael, agreed her son wanted to be a Marine. “He enjoyed being in the Marines,” Flores said. “He traveled a lot, to Europe and all around. He was planning to retire from the Marines one day. He wanted to make it his career. “He was dedicated to his country. He was also very fond of his grandfather, Don Bennett. He fished and hunted with him. When he was at Scott Libby, he tested the second highest on the AIMS test. He was a very bright and smart student.” Flores said he’s hoping to start a foundation in honor of his son. “I really want him honored and remembered forever,” he said.

Construction on MC85 begins January 14 By West Valley View staff

Crews will begin construction work along MC 85 (Buckeye Road) between 95th and 75th avenues on Monday, January 14. Construction on this phase of the MC 85 Corridor Improvement Project is expected to last through the summer of 2020. As part of this work crews will: • Reconstruct and widen MC 85 from 95th Avenue to 75th Avenue to five lanes, including a center turn-lane or raised median at intersections

• Intersection improvements at 91st Avenue and 83rd Avenue, including the addition of turn lanes, the reconstruction of the traffic signals and improvements to the cross streets • Install a new traffic signal at 79th Avenue • Construct continuous sidewalks along both sides of the roadway • Improve drainage basins • Business access will be maintained throughout the construction process.

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Goodyear turns to YouTube, Facebook for council exposure By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The Goodyear city staff has begun streaming city council meetings on Facebook, in addition to showing them live on the web, to reach families who cannot attend. YouTube is next. “We stream the council meetings through the city website,” said Tammy Vo, Goodyear communications director. “The web is great, but so many people are on social media 24-7. We thought it was a really good place to be able to provide the meeting information in a much quicker way.” The Goodyear City Council’s first Facebook live stream was December 17 and it was a hit with residents, who were told the governing body was prohibited from responding to posted comments due to open meeting laws. “Social media is such a huge audience of people,” she said. “We can reach people in other areas. With our first council meeting we live streamed, there were people in places like Kansas City and Illinois who watched and were really excited about the fact they could connect with Goodyear.”

Vo said there were 1,109 views; 2,597 total minutes viewed; and 2,785 people saw the post. Viewers commented it was “fabulous,” “a great way of keeping us informed,” “Goodyear is on the move,” and “Excellent communication tool. Kudos to the community department!” Vo said this helps disseminate city news to those who cannot attend meetings, held at 6 p.m. every other Monday at city hall. The dates are subject to change, but the next regular meeting is 6 p.m. January 14. “We have families who are rushing home in the early evening, trying to get dinner on the table,” Vo said. “We have professionals who are busy trying to get home after a long day at work. Being able to provide the council meetings through social media provides better access for people who are busy in their daily lives. “We want residents to be engaged in the city and the decisions our leaders make. It can be challenging to attend city council meetings in the evenings. This provides better access to our residents.”

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Avondale doctor using new treatment to solve pain issues By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

When Tony Keffer was diagnosed with two degenerative disks and arthritis, he was suffering. Sciatic problems caused shooting pains and his back to “go out.” His primary care doctor referred him to a pain specialist and physical therapy. He held off on the pain specialist, because he “wasn’t eager” to have injections in his back. A family member referred him to Dr. Wendi Lundquist, medical director and founder of Active Life Physical Medicine and Pain Center in Avondale. The Midwestern University graduate has spent 18 years as an interventional pain specialist. For Keffer, she used the Axoltol Shot, the first preloaded syringe containing a regenerative fluid that is manufactured using the proprietary BioSym process to yield growth factors and cytokines known to stimulate cellular growth and repair. It offers significant therapeutic benefits to help facilitate repair and regeneration of damaged cells and tissues. The shot was created in Phoenix. “She performed the procedure and my back has really felt good,” said Keffer, a vice president at Hensley Company who lives in New River. “We’re going on four weeks and I’m still having slight pain, but nothing like I had before. It was hard to walk or do anything. Before I had this done, I could only do stuff in the yard for an hour before I would stiffen up. “Now I can go out and do whatever I need to do. I’m still in the healing process, so I do take it a little easy.” Axolotl shot is a regenerative fluid derived from the amniotic components of the placenta to promote regeneration and repair of damaged or degenerated tissues. Donor tissue is recovered and processed aseptically in accordance with all FDA guidelines and quality assurance standards in a controlled environment. “I always had a special interest and passion for regenerative treatments, including amnion-derived fluid,” Lundquist said. “Patients are desiring this as they want a more healing way that’s permanent to get them feeling better. They don’t want to be dependent on repeat cortisone injections, medications or opioids. I want to give them a high quality of life and get them off their pain medicine.”

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This can be applied during a sameday outpatient visit, helping patients avoid the costs, pain and downtime associated with surgery. The amnion-derived fluid is derived from the placental lining and the fluid has growth factors, Lundquist said. “It does not have stem cells, but growth factors, which we know as the main component to how we heal. The growth factors are numerous. There are 200 growth factors in amniotic fluid, all of which have different jobs.” Some of them, for example, will help increase circulation. Others help with inflammation and help heal the defective area, depending on the region. “It’s been very effective,” Lundquist added. “When I use amnion-derived fluid, with a blood-derived product like an alpha 2 macroglobulin, that is a really great protein that circulates in our bloodstream.” An osteopath, Lundquist said this is a “new frontier,” and doctors are still gathering data and a registry of patient demographics to see who responds to the treatments. “I’ve had really, really great success with, what I would say, 80 to 90 percent of the patients getting at least 50 percent improvement.” Keffer is a testament to the procedure. He was leery about injections, but Lundquist, he said, “is good at what she does.” “I am definitely feeling better, not 100 percent,” he said. “I’m probably at 95 percent.”

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A 42-year-old Waddell man was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant out of California for multiple sex crimes against children younger than 18. Jack “Buck” Thomas was taken into custody after Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office special victims unit and West Sacramento Police Department detectives served as search warrant at a

home in the 8900 block of North 172nd Drive. The investigation into Thomas started in the Sacramento area after several victims reported having been inappropriately touched. During the investigation, detectives with the West Sacramento Police Department learned Thomas operated his own business as a baseball/softball hitting coach, which gave

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fice Special Victims Unit at 602-876-1011. Thomas was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail for the following charges committed in California: lewd and lascivious conduct; sexual penetration with force; oral copulation; sexual battery and burglary. His extradition to California is pending.

Jack “Buck” Thomas was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail. (Photo courtesy Maricopa County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce)

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Teacher has a passion for helping children By Sherry Jackson

Patricia Johnson has dedicated her life to helping kids. When she’s not substitute teaching in the Dysart Unified School District, she’s volunteering her time as a court-appointed special advocate (CASA). A Waddell resident, Johnson is just one of 650 volunteers who make up Maricopa County’s CASA program, one of 15 across the state. The CASA program seeks to “give a voice to every child” in Arizona’s foster care system and is a program of the Dependent Children’s Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts. “Our goal is to make a difference,” Johnson said. CASA’s are appointed by judges as an advocate for the child and work independently of any social services or other organizations. Johnson, who joined the program in April 2016, spends about 20 to 30 hours a month helping an 11-year-old boy navigate the system. It’s her first and only case – so far. She meets with the judge assigned to the case, foster parents, doctors, relatives, teachers and case workers. She provides reports back to the court and makes sure her child is getting proper health care and other services, is doing well in school and has a safe environment. CASA volunteers meet with their assigned kid at least twice a month. “It’s not to ask them what they want and how they’re getting along. We give them a break and allow them to just be kids.” Johnson has taken her CASA child to the symphony, to the movies and the zoo “just to remind him that he’s still a kid, even with all these oth-

Patricia Johnson volunteers as a court-appointed special advocate. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)

er things going on in his life,” she said. The role is an important one. “We’re usually the only consistent person that child his in their life. I think that really helps.” Johnson has seen the most improvement with her appointed child’s behavior. His grades have also improved. “They’ve just been through so much. A lot of time they don’t know who to trust and are hurt or angry, and so they lash out.” According to CASA, there are more than 9,000 abused and neglected kids in Maricopa County and only one out of every 10 has a CASA speaking on their behalf and supporting them through the process. “There just aren’t enough volunteers,” Johnson said. CASA volunteers can select which kids might be a good fit. The organization has a database where volun-

teers can choose by age, nationality, where a child lives, review case files and even a brief history of the children. As such, each CASA volunteer goes through training, an application and background check. The organization

also holds seminars, provides online forums for support and extensive training, including a peer coordinator for volunteers. A CASA’s work is usually over once the child’s court case is resolved, usually by adoption or reunification. Johnson’s child’s case is winding down, she said, and she’s already met with her program coordinator and plans to take on another child or children soon. Johnson said she’d like to see every kid have a CASA and encourages anyone interested to check the program out. There are no limits to the number of children someone can help. “Whether they’re three or 13, they all have feelings. You don’t need any special background or training. All you have to do is have a passion for children and willing to put in the time.” CASA of Arizona and its volunteers have been advocating for abused and neglected children in Arizona for more than 30 years and have served over 22,000 children. For more information, visit azcourts.gov/casa or voicesforcasachildren.org.

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HOA vs. residents misunderstanding Editor: I would like to submit the following to Letters to the Editor in response to the article in your December 26 issue. I am not a member of the Verrado HOA, so I cannot speak to their CC&Rs specifically. I am a former board member for another local HOA. I have heard the same concerns in our HOA when I was on the board. A little background: • The HOA governing documents are the CC&Rs, articles of incorporation, bylaws, rules and regulations that are regulated by Arizona state law and federal regulations. They are drawn up and agreed to between the developer and the city years before the construction begins. They ensure property owners that there will be consistency in any alterations to any property within the development. • If you are an owner, you should be given a copy of the CC&Rs and the time to read through them (that was not my experience nor was it the experience of some of my HOA members). That was always a sore point with me. That agreement forms an enforceable contact between the HOA and the individual homeowner. • If you are a renter, you should be given a copy of the CC&Rs before you rent. My experience has been that the renter finds out after the fact when they receive a notice of violation from the owner/management company. • In our HOA, we have an architectural board. They oversee changes in the properties and following the current building codes. They also review members’ concerns, i.e., parking. They approve, or recommend to the board, any changes to the CC&Rs based upon the various circumstances that may apply. The BOD has the final say on approval or denial of the members’ request. Arizona statute states an HOA must allow a resident employed by a public service corporation or public safety agency to park on a street or driveway a vehicle necessary for emergency services or maintenance of electrical, water or telecommunications infrastructure. The board of directors, management and members of the committees have a

fiduciary responsibility to follow federal regulations, the state law and the city regulations. I am sorry that Mr. Andersen was not aware of the CC&Rs concerning vehicle parking and that these rules are preventing him from the “quiet enjoyment” of his residence in Verrado. However, the HOA should not be blamed for the rules and regulations they must follow. Marilyn A. Walker Vollmer Buckeye

I just don’t get it Editor: Why has the deep red state of Arizona now become a purple state, politically evidenced by the election of a Democratic secretary of state, being one heartbeat away from governor, and a communist-leaning U.S. senator disguised as a moderate? Here is one major reason. In recent years, demographics have changed. These changing demographics are, for the most part, an overflow of Californians pulling up stakes in the Golden State and moving to Arizona. These Californians are mainly white, young, well-educated and overwhelmingly progressive. These people are leaving California because of sanctuary city blight, increased crime from illegals, a proposed tax on text messaging, and abusive taxation in general, initiated by progressive politicians who are trying to support illegal sanctuary cities through almost confiscatory taxation on Californians. These mainly young, white, well-educated and financially well-off Californians want to stay wealthy. They sell their 1,500-square-foot houses for $1 million, and then move here and buy three houses for $1 million total. Pretty smart, I would say. I don’t blame them. Here is what I don’t get. Why are these people who fled California because of intolerable conditions caused by progressive politicians voting Democratic here? Yes, I just don’t get it. Instead of voting the destructive progressive politicians out of office in California and saving their beautiful state for posterity, they leave that place and now want to destroy Arizona by voting for the same mob of politically correct, feckless progressives who caused them

to leave California in the first place. These good people are well educated and smart, but make no sense at all by voting for progressive Democrats and making life here in Arizona worse for everyone. On a corollary issue, I think I figured out what it will take to get the Democrats to allow our government to quickly build the wall. If a few terrorists managed to sneak a nuclear bomb across the border and totally annihilate an American city, that would surely get Schumer and Pelosi to act really fast. You can bet they would blame Trump for the disaster as well. Everyone should pray that despite our own self-destructive mentality, by not building the wall, God will keep His hand of protection upon America, as He has done since the formation of the republic. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Government shutdown Editor: The main responsibility of our government is to defend our Constitution and provide for the common defense. If it fails in those responsibilities, then it has failed. President Trump, in demanding to protect our southern borders, is trying to fulfill those responsibilities but is being thwarted by Democrat leaders who don’t want real border security, even though as recently as 2009 Sen. Schumer advocated for

strong border security. Many Americans are wondering why the Democrats continue to obstruct approving $5.6 billion (a rounding error in a $4 trillion plus budget) to protect our southern borders. Wanting to stop drug traffickers, MS-13 gangs, terrorists and human traffickers would seem to be a no-brainer unless their hatred for President Trump overrides their duty to protect American citizens. Building a wall makes common sense because it would also deter and discourage immigrants from exposing young children to dangerous environmental and criminal hazards while traveling long distances. Walls work, just ask the Israelis who built a wall in the West Bank to protect against terrorists resulting in a 99 percent decrease in terrorist attacks. America is a welcoming and generous nation and continues to welcome more than 1 million immigrants annually – the most of any country in the world. It reserves the right, however, to decide who it will allow in. Having a porous border that allows dangerous criminals to enter is irresponsible and evil. The president insists on fixing this problem by not signing any further continuing resolutions unless wall funding is included, resulting in a government shutdown; but the real culprits in the shutdown are the Democrats who are not willing to fund the wall to protect our country. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear

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Questionable statistics Editor: It was discovered recently that the overwhelming majority of school shootings listed in a federal report never actually occurred. The “blunder” involves Department of Education figures (which should be the Department of Indoctrination) stating that schools around the U.S. reported an alarming 235 shootings in one year. An investigation was launched by the notoriously liberal, government-funded National Public Radio (NPR). NPR contacted every one of the schools included in the education department data, which was obtained by its office for civil rights. The figures focus on the 2015-2016 school year and reveal “nearly 240 schools reported at least one incident involving a school-related shooting.” After every school was contacted by NPR, the stats changed drastically. More than two-thirds of the reported gun incidents never happened. According to NPR, only 11 reported incidents were confirmed, either directly with schools or through media reports. “In 161 cases, schools or districts attested that no incident took place. In at least four cases, it was found something did happen but did not meet the government’s parameters for a shooting. Even though the Department of “Education” is the agency

responsible for disseminating the bogus “information,” it shrugged it off as no big deal! Evidently, the federal agency does not bother to check data before publishing it as fact. It is then scooped up by agencies as “politifact.” When the need for clear and accurate data on school violence has never been more urgent, the Department of “Education,” a typical bloated agency with a $59 billion budget, should have known better than to blindly publish the information, but it passed the buck to the so-called civil rights data collection division, who played fast and loose with the “facts.” On another note, I would point out to the author of “Gun control vs. nut control” in the November 28 West Valley View, the occupant of the White House is the greatest supporter of our Second Amendment rights since President Reagan, maybe even more so. DJ Hammond Buckeye

Clarifying ‘liberal lies’ Editor: In response to Mr. Rico’s letter from December 26, as Ronald Reagan was so fond of saying, “There you go again.” How many times do we have to hear conservatives claim Obama “never told the truth?” To prove their point, they always refer to just one thing. He told us we could keep our insurance and our doctor under the Affordable Care Act. Their point cannot be dis-

puted. As it turned out, junk insurance policies that cost very little, came with high deductibles and co-pays, paid virtually nothing, and limited coverage to only the very healthy, were no longer permitted. You could not continue to be insured by such plans because the law made such plans illegal. While the Obama administration certainly knew some policies would be canceled, they were incorrect in their projections of how many it would affect. In response, President Obama personally issued an apology on November 3, 2013, to those who were losing their existing insurance due to new regulations and promised that fixes were on the way. Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress blocked all such efforts. Yes, perhaps it would have been more accurate to say, “If you have good insurance and you like it, you can keep it.” So please, stop beating the same drum over and over and start recognizing all the good that comes from the Affordable Care Act, not the least being the increased number of Americans who are insured. One last thing, the price of bread did not increase 102 percent during the Obama years. According to the U.S.

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Meck outlines 2019 goals for Buckeye

By Jackie A. Meck Buckeye Mayor

According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Buckeye saw an 8.9 percent increase in population from 2017 to 2018. This means we’re close to 80,000 residents to start 2019. So, my 2019 goals for Buckeye are to continue focusing on our educational partnerships, improving our infrastructure and to grow smart while being fiscally sound. Educating our youth is the foundation to any city’s success. The future of Buckeye depends on it. So, we will continue to partner with all nine of our local school districts to ensure every child starts out with a solid education, and in an environment that enhances learning. Buckeye’s population growth over the past few years clearly shows the need for additional schools throughout the city, and to provide all types of educational opportunities for elementary students through post-secondary classes. A growing city also needs the right infrastructure for success. Our fiveyear capital improvement program

identifies the specific city buildings, facilities and infrastructure enhancements that are needed to ensure our quality of life is maintained now and for years to come. In 2019, we’ll be focusing on creating better traffic flow with “smart” traffic signals, adding sidewalks to busy corridors, improving our parks, enhancing our water and sewer service and ensuring we’re fiscally responsible in the process. These types of projects keep our community safe, provide you with excellent events and activities within the city, and do it all in a cost-effective manner. The increase in population also means more opportunities for economic development. The “magic population number” to attract many large retailers, service providers and sit-down restaurants is 90,000 to 100,000. If you include the nearly 12,000 residents that currently live in unincorporated areas of the city’s planning area, our population now meets that magic number. So, we expect to see growth in these types of businesses in the coming years.

Our two most active growth areas of the city are around the Yuma/Watson and Verrado Way/Interstate 10 intersections. Coming in 2019 is the completion of an Aldi grocery store, Planet Fitness, more restaurants, medical offices and a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel at Yuma and Watson. In the Verrado/Interstate 10 area, we will see Barro’s Pizza, Starbucks, Taco Bell and others coming soon. There’s more to come in both locations and we’ll be announcing them as soon as we can. Being born and raised in Buckeye gives me a unique perspective on our city, but one thing has remained constant throughout – the Buckeye MayorJackie Meck. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye) need for our residents to have a great quality of life eye to continue being a great place to in the place they call home – Buckeye. live where our residents can raise their My main goal for 2019 is for Buck- families.

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By Connor Dziawura

Hello, readers. We have quite a bit of variety in today’s column, so I’m not going to waste any time. By now I’m sure you know the drill here at the Briefcase; I have a roundup of land acquisitions, construction, promotions and other business happenings spanning the West Valley View’s circulation area, and they’re good ones. Keep it up, readers who regularly reach out to me, as I enjoy hearing about all the various happenings I may have missed and gathering those details for you. I’m still working on a few of your requests, though I have one in the coming paragraphs. Here’s the news! First, a data center is coming to the southeast corner of Bullard Avenue and Van Buren Street in Goodyear. The Santa Clara, California-based Peak Realty Investment 2 LLC purchased the 49-acre site from KCI Goodyear North LLC for more than $12.7 million. The site is part of 100 acres zoned C-2 that KCI Goodyear North LLC, a single asset entity of Kent Circle Partners, purchased in December 2011. KCI Goodyear North LLC sold another 42.95 acres to Phoenix-based DBM Ventures in September. Moving along, I received an inquiry regarding construction near the Harkins in Goodyear. According to Angela Woods, marketing coordinator for Goodyear’s economic development department, there are no specific details yet. Yes, dirt is moving, she confirmed, but for now it is just the developer preparing the site for potential future uses. I will keep you posted when anything official comes about. Harkins Theatres Estrella Falls 16 is at the northwest

corner of McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue. For a different side of things, Amanda Thomason was promoted to Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Goodyear branch manager just after Christmas. She filled the spot left by Harold Poirier, who retired. Earlier that month, Thomason earned her brokers license. She has been a Realtor for the company since 2016. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is at 1616 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 170. For more information, visit bit.ly/2R7M9ev. Looking to start a business or nonprofit? Or maybe you already have and would like more knowledge to keep it afloat or grow it? Well, Goodyear Branch Library’s ASU Startup School is returning – and it may be what you’re looking for. The free, six-week workshop begins from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 26, at 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suites D-101A&B (Some weeks will be held in a different room). Topics that will be covered at the ASU Startup School include customer and product development, business entity selection, legal formation, intellectual property, fundraising, business modeling and marketing strategies. The InnovationHub is a partnership between the city of Goodyear, Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU), and the Maricopa County Library District that, in addition to the ASU Startup School, offers free resources like one-on-one business mentoring and a monthly meet-up called Business Builders, the latter of which this month will return from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 15. The ASU Startup School will be

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Interstate Batteries partners with UTI to ‘shift the myth’ By Connor Dziawura

The automotive industry is shifting. But Interstate Batteries is looking to turn around the negative trends. So, the automotive battery company partnered with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), including its Avondale campus, to help increase opportunities for students taking an automotive path and to change misconceptions within the industry. “A lot of schools are not offering a lot of the shop classes and things like that they had in the past,” explained Tom Gray, vice president of marketing for Interstate Batteries. “There really is a crisis right now in the industry for automotive repair and over-the-road trucks and things like that.” Gray noted a shortage of workers. In a press release, the company cited a 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics report that identified how 74,100 new automotive and diesel technicians are needed every year through 2026 to meet demand. Gray expanded that cars nowadays are made better and last longer, leading to more needed repairs, but younger

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people aren’t interested in filling the gaps left by the older technicians who are retiring.

The company’s study found onethird of technicians were unsure if it would even be a long-term career.

So, the company launched its “Shift the Myth” campaign, through which it intends to decrease the technician shortage by 2020, according to its website. Interstate Batteries wants to change misconceptions, inspire an interest in the automotive field in the youth, and provide support for those studying for careers in the industry. In addition to sponsoring TechForce Foundation’s FutureTech Success campaign for a second year, Interstate Batteries is looking to make a difference by partnering with UTI. Through the five-year partnership launched in 2018, Interstate Batteries provides batteries and battery testers to UTI’s automotive and diesel technician training campuses, and its leaders will provide curriculum oversight on the school’s Program Advisory Councils. Additionally, Interstate Batteries will have branded lab spaces at UTI campuses. Gray also noted discounts on products for students and teachers.

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Myth...continued from page 14 “We wanted to make sure that we were helping them, too, by providing them education around the electrical systems and batteries and testing and things like that, too, just to be able to get them involved and partner with the schools so they have all the tools that they need us to help educate their students going through the program,” Gray said. The goal, Gray explained, is for Interstate Batteries “to make sure that the students that are learning (automotive repair) are getting best-in-class education around electrical systems, around batteries and battery testing, that we’re giving them the right tools for that, and just trying to do our part.” Patrick Bennett, director of operations for UTI’s Avondale campus, noted the importance of allowing Interstate Batteries’ leaders the opportunity to influence curriculum through Program Advisory Councils, as well as cutting-edge technology support. “We bring these leaders of industry in to help us evaluate our curriculum so that we are delivering here, as we teach the new technicians entering the workforce the technology that’s out there and trying to be cutting edge with that,” Bennett explained, calling Interstate Batteries the “No. 1 automotive replacement battery brand.” Product and curriculum aside, Bennett agreed that changing the misconceptions of the industry, and even brand awareness, are important. It’s not just a job; it’s sustainable, with growth opportunities. “Industry and automation are not going to replace it like other jobs,” he said. “This career field, as being an automotive, diesel and welding technician, is very sustainable and very rewarding for the men and women that want to do it.” Though providing support to UTI is important, Interstate Batteries is also furthering its own reputation and brand awareness through its plans to boost the industry. “We want to create affinity and equity with those students so when they get out into the world and they’re working they’ll have enough familiarity with the brand and hopefully a strong connection with it,” Gray explained. “Because we have a presence across the country, they’ll be familiar with the brand and hopefully be continuing to want to recommend our products.” Though UTI offers a variety of core

Through the new partnership, Interstate Batteries is looking to shift myths in the automotive industry. (Photo courtesy Jackson Spalding)

programs across the nation, the Avondale campus focuses on core programs such as automotive, diesel and welding. Beyond the core programs, the school offers manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) programs to provide students with additional training with specific manufacturers’ products. Taking MSATs “actually positions them much better in the industry because of the specific training,” Bennett explained. “It actually gets them credentialing with those manufacturers so that after they onboard at their career, at their location of employment, they’re able to advance quicker because there’ll be able to do warranty work.” According to UTI’s website, the Avondale campus awards automotive technology II and automotive/diesel technology II graduates with associate of occupational studies degrees, while all other graduates receive diplomas. Also, according to the website, “A graduate of UTI’s (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation)-accredited programs can substitute his or her training for one year of work experience toward (Automotive Service Excellence’s) two-year work requirement.” UTI is holding a Technician Career Expo Open House from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 17. To RSVP, visit info.uti.edu/20190117-UTI_Registration-Page.html.

For more information on UTI’s Avondale campus, visit uti.edu/locations/arizona/Avondale. For more information on Interstate

Batteries’ Shift the Myth campaign, visit interstatebatteries.com/blog/challenging-perceptions-and-championing-technicians.

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Isaiah Jackson wins Patriot All-America tourney By West Valley View staff

University of Memphis junior Isaiah Jackson shot a final round even-par 70 to win the Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park in December. Jackson’s five-under par 205 (6768-70) was three shots better than second- place finishers Alex Scott from Grand Valley State University (68-67-73-208) and Quade Cummins from the University of Oklahoma (70-66-72-208). “Honestly, throughout the day, I had no idea where I was at on the leaderboard,” Jackson said. “I just tried to stick to my game plan, stay within myself, continue hitting good shots and making putts and that was pretty much it. Coming off 18, everybody started clapping when I hit the par putt, so I just assumed I had won, you know. I didn’t know I was in the lead by three, so it feels pretty good.” Jackson explained the wedges were working for him. “This whole week, my wedge control out of the rough and out of the fair-

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just tremendous,” Jackson said. “The distance to the hole, different ﬂights, different spin controls, I mean everything was just perfect this week with my wedges.” Jackson, the wire-to-wire leader of the tournament and a native of Golden, Mississippi, played in honor of his great-grandfather, U.S. Army Pfc. Willie B. McGill. McGill was killed in combat action on December 4, 1944. With his Patriot All-America victory, Jackson receives a sponsor exemption into the Web.com Tour’s Wichita Open played June 20 to June 23 at Crestview Country Club in Wichita, Kansas. “To know I had my great-grandfather on the bag, it’s just very special,” he said. “And, to know that I’ll be playing in a Web event is awesome. I’m ecstatic about that. That’s going to be unreal being able to compete with the guys, hopefully I’ll be competing within the next year and to see where I stand amongst pros or trying to make it. That’s pretty awesome.” Under rainy and cold conditions with temperatures hovering around 43 degrees, UCLA senior Jack Ireland shot a tournament record-low round of seven-under 63. Ireland started the day 12 shots behind the leaders in 51st position. His round of 63 included 8 bird-

ies and one bogey and was five shots better than the second-best round of the day (Alex Schaake from the University of Iowa). The final round scoring average was 75. “I was very cold,” Jackson said. “I just tried to stay warm, tried to stay dry. I used my rain gloves for a little bit to keep my normal gloves dry. It’s just mental toughness, just staying down and kept sticking to the game plan. “My hands actually went numb for about four holes on the front nine. I couldn’t really feel anything, I mean I could feel the wind hitting them. As I’d get them warm, I’d hit a shot and then go back numb, so that was pretty difficult. But the weather got a little bit better and my hands warmed up eventually.” Now in its eight year, the Patriot All-America Invitational features participants playing in honor of a fallen or severely injured soldier by carrying a golf bag bearing the name of that soldier. Before the tournament, participants receive a card with the soldier’s story, so they can familiarize themselves with that person, what they represented and how they were killed or wounded in action. The Patriot All-America has been honoring fallen or severely wounded soldiers in this unique way since the event’s inception in 2011 and it continues to have a deep impact on the young golfers. The Patriot All-America Invitational features a field of 84 Ping All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from U.S. military academies and universities outside the United States. The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event. Patriot All-America alumni now playing on the PGA TOUR include three-time major winner Brooks Koepka (2011 Patriot participant); Justin Thomas (2011); Daniel Berger (2012); Bryson DeChambeau (2013); and Cameron Champ, the 2016 Patriot All-America Invitational champion.

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Millennium alumna thrives in ﬁrst season at Arizona Western By Grifﬁn Fabits

Nicole Acosta has been at the helm of the Arizona Western College women’s soccer program for all of six months. Sandwiched between her hiring as the program’s head coach in June to now, the 2008 Millennium High School graduate has nudged the Matadors into national championship contention, further strengthening a program that was already no stranger to success. This fall, the Acosta-led Matadors produced a school-best 21-3 record en route to winning the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference. Capturing the conference allowed the Matadors to punch their ticket to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Women’s Soccer Championship in Foley, Alabama, for the first time. Acosta was also named the conference’s Coach of the Year. After previous coaching stops at Millennium, Paradise Valley Community College, Scottsdale Community College, Phoenix’s Maya High School and Banat Soccer Club, Arizona Western has served as Acosta’s first head coaching gig. “Being the head coach is a lot different because there’s a lot more on your plate,” Acosta said. “There’s a lot more responsibility and you’re in charge of all the girls. A lot more pressure, I would say, too. “I learned a lot. I learned a lot about team chemistry and having the right people on your team. I learned the make-or-break-it type of thing. I also learned a lot about scholarships and school the importance of school and how to balance all of that with the girls since I was the one in charge now.” Dating back to 2013, Arizona Western was 77-30-18, according to the school’s website. Acosta’s goal heading into the season was to qualify for the national tournament, something that had been previously foreign to Arizona Western. Given the new head coach’s experience as a player and coach – Acosta earned the West Valley Region Player of the Year honors in 2006, 2007 and 2008 at Millennium and played at Paradise Valley and ASU – the Matadors were able to turn the corner even more. “The national tournament was something I wanted the girls to experience,” said Acosta, who was a part of the 2009 Paradise Valley team that finished third at nationals. “That for sure was a goal

the whole time. Obviously, those are your goals and you don’t realize you could reach them, but that was a cool experience.” Arizona Western, seeded No. 4 in the national tournament, was edged in the first round by No. 9 Laramie County, 3-1. The first-round exit, though tough to swallow, is already bulletin-board material for next year, a sense of urgency for the Matadors to show they belong on the national level. “My goals are to have an even better season (next season). Hopefully we make it to the national tournament again and do well and not do like we did this season, so that’s the main goal.” Acosta’s past stops ranging from the club level to the collegiate level has provided her with a wealth of knowledge in soccer. The transition from the midfield position which she roamed as a player to the sideline as a coach has allowed her to see the game in a new light. “I see it a lot differently. Things I didn’t really pay attention to, or things my coach would’ve told me when I was playing I wouldn’t understand, but now

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I do understand. I wish I coached while I played, to be honest,” she quipped. Acosta and Arizona Western have had their eyes on one another for several years now. She interviewed two years ago for the head coaching position, even advancing to a round of finalists. Though she didn’t get the position right away, she’d kept an eye on the job and noticed it became open this past summer. “I had emailed (the athletic director this summer) and he told me to apply. I just applied and landed the position. I got hired in June, so only two months before Nicole Acosta stands on Millennium High School’s soccer the season starts.” ﬁeld. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles) Setting an Arizona Western school record in wins, But at the top of her list remains what making the national tournament for she accomplished during her playing the first time in school history and es- career at Millennium. tablishing herself as a dominant force “My brother passed away seven years in the world of college soccer may all Alum...continued on page 18 qualify as career-highs for Acosta.

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Tolleson volleyball star breaks multiple records By West Valley View staff

It wasn’t quite the storybook ending sophomore middle hitter Gabreya Garcia and the Bourgade Catholic High School Golden Eagles had hoped for. Garcia’s team missed the 3A Arizona Volleyball Playoffs by one game this season. Bourgade was solid most of the season but struggled in key matches, ending up 9-9. Although the team fell short, Garcia, a Tolleson resident, broke school records for the number of blocks in a season, the number of kills in a single game and the number of kills in the season. She tied the record for the number of blocks in a single game. At 5-foot-9-inches, Garcia found this to be no easy feat, especially the blocks, as nearly all of them were solo. Garcia did not set out to break records, but with four games left in the season, she realized some of the records were in striking distance. If she worked hard, she could break a few. Garcia attributes her record-breaking performance to the offseason hard work, vertical training, film studying and conditioning. Her focus during the off-sea-

son was to improve her speed, jumps and volleyball IQ. In addition to the school records, Garcia earned 3A Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) All-Region First Team Honors, All-Tournament Honors in the Black Canyon City Volleyball Tournament, Bourgade Catholic High School Volleyball Offensive Player of the Year and was recognized by Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team for maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Even with her record-breaking season, Garcia said she is more concerned with the team’s future moving into her junior year and rebuilding despite not qual- Bourgade Catholic High School Golden Eagles ifying for the playoffs. There- sophomore middle hitter Gabreya Garcia of Tolleson fore, Garcia is not relishing on broke multiple school records. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles) her personal achievements but rather has bigger goals in mind. hard, we can do it.” “These are good accomplishments, Garcia plays for Arizona Storm Elite but a team accomplishment would be Volleyball Club 16’s Lightning Team and so much more rewarding,” she said. hopes this club season will offer opportu“I still want to compete a higher level nities to work on her technique as an atand I know we can do it. It’s a tangible tacker for range, attack location and congoal with our team. And we if we work sistency, as well as passing and defense.

Alum...continued from page 17 ago, and he played soccer. Both of us getting Player of the Region was probably my highlight at Millennium High School.” It can be challenging for a new coaching staff to come on to a college campus and expect the players to immediately buy in to its new vision for the program. There’s a four-year lifespan of college playing careers, and rosters are made up of players whom the new staff did not recruit. But Acosta made the transition seem like a walk in the park. She moseyed on to campus two months before the season began and sparked the Matadors to their best season in school history. And trust, Acosta quickly learned, is a two-way street. She made an undemanding pledge to show her players she could be trusted. “Because I want to help you more than just on the soccer field. My goal is to help you grow as a person and then I would also like to help you reach your dreams if you decide to play on, or even if you want to become a nurse or something. I want to be that person to help you in that direction.”

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Are you looking to improve your gardening skills? Master Gardener volunteers will be at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, at 10:30 a.m. to answer any desert gardening questions. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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Healthy Rhythms Drumming Circle

Learn Kung Fu in a positive, social atmosphere from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602652-3000.

POUND at Fitness in the Park

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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Wednesday

Thursday

Litchfield Park Museum

The Litchfield Park Museum has returned to its winter schedule: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Admission and parking are free. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Come and Play with Me

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Verrado Visionaries

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

Children’s Christian Community Choir

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

Family Book Club

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 9-12 and their parents. Come down to the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

AA Meeting

Seek support and recovery from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. AlAnon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Bosom Buddies

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. each second Thursday of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-328-5494.

Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at noon each second Thursday of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Latin Dance Aerobics

Strengthen cardio fitness from 9 to 10 a.m. with a free dance class provided by the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Saturday

How to Ride a Bike for Kids

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., REI Outdoor School’s skilled instructors will guide children through engaging activities and instruction to get them up and confident on two wheels at the REI distribution center at 4877 N. Cotton Lane, Litchfield Park. The cost is $59 for REI members or $69 for nonmembers. For information, visit rei.com/event/ how-to-ride-a-bike-for-kids/litchfield-park/224999.

Introduction to Mountain Biking

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., instructors will teach basic mountain biking techniques include shifting, braking, ascending, descending and maneuvering around obstacles on easy terrain at White Tank Regional Park. Mountain bikes and helmets are available for use in the class. It is recommended that attendees are ages 14 and older. Guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. The cost is $79 for REI members or $89 for nonmembers. For information, visit rei. com/event/introduction-to-mountain-biking/waddell/224996.

Love You a Latte Shop New Year Sale

Stop by Love You a Latte Shop at 560 N. Bullard Avenue, Suite 60, Goodyear, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a New Year sale with 20 percent off coffee mugs, kitchen towels, t-shirts, macramé, wood signs, candles and throw pillows. For information, email sales@ loveyoualatteshop.com.

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Olive Oil Basics 101 Class

Learn how to prepare dishes at home with olive oils from 10 to 11 a.m. with the We Olive and Wine Bar at 1721 N. Dysart Road, Suite A101, Avondale. Attendance is $13.48 and includes one 5-ounce bottle of the featured olive oil. For information, call 623-207-1216.

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Friday

Barbecue Cooking Class

Learn how to make a meal with artisan bread, pulled pork, smoked pork ribs and rustic berry pie at 7 p.m. at The Tree of Oil, 13824 W. McDowell Road, Suite 102, Goodyear. Attendance is $30. Registration is required. For information, call 602-324-7212.

Master Gardener Q&A

Build flexibility, strength, mental clarity and balance with a gentle form of yoga at 2 p.m. All materials are provided, so simply bring a positive attitude to Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Gian Carlo Menotti Opera will present Amahl and the Night Visitors at 7 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Litchfield Park Native American Fine Arts Festival

Celebrate Native American heritage through the arts in a festival with traditional and contemporary Native American masterpieces from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 12 and January 13. Artist booths will line Old Litchfield Road south of Wigwam Boulevard and on the lawn of Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.

De-stress and learn music at Healthy Rhythms Drumming Circle at 1:30 p.m. at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is recommended as space is limited. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites poets, comedians and musicians to share their art with others from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a performance slot. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Sunday

The Black & White Event

From 2 to 6 p.m. outside the residence at 21229 W. Glen Street, Buckeye, help raise money to support Madi’s fight against Leukemia. For $20 a person, you will receive three black-and-white images taken by Nicolette of Nic Dudek Photo. All proceeds will go directly to Madi and her family. Feel free to bring children and pets. RSVP to the Facebook event page, The Black & White Event.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

Contemplative Prayer and Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

Violinist Jonathan Okseniuk

Young violin prodigy Jonathan Okseniuk will share work by Mendelssohn and Brahms at 3 p.m. at Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise. Prices vary. For information, call 623-707-8844.

Monday

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Avondale Annual Holiday Used Cooking Oil Drive

Mahoney Environmental and the city of Avondale are teaming up to collect used cooking oil at no cost to the city or its residents to prevent sewer blockages and use old oil to produce a clean, alternative fuel. People can drop off old cooking oil from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday until the end of January at the Avondale Public Works Municipal Operations Service

Center, 399 E. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-333-4402.

West Valley Genealogical Society Meeting

The West Valley Genealogical Society will host a meeting open to the public at 1 p.m. featuring guest speaker and scrapbooking industry legend Becky Higgins at First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. For information, call 623-933-4945.

Public Hearing on Proposed Development Impact Fees

The city of Avondale will hold a public hearing to accept comments on proposed development impact fees at 7 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2000.

Teen Leadership Club

Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. The team meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

Business Builders: SME Connections Expo

The InnovationHub @ GoodyearAZ’s monthly Business Builder meetup will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Building C, adjacent to the Goodyear Branch Library, at 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C-102. Support the local small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) community and connect with other small business owners to provide goods and services in the West Valley. Bring examples of your product, information about your services, and plenty of business cards. Light refreshments will be provided. For information, contact 623-932-3025.

Estrella Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Meeting

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office will host a meeting from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at Eliseo C. Felix Elementary School, 540 E. La Posada Boulevard, Goodyear.

Citizenship Preparation Classes

The city of Avondale will offer a free U.S. citizenship course from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays January 15 through April 18 at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Participants will prepare for the naturalization process by practicing English and learning U.S. history and government. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Three Rivers Historical Society Meeting

Guest speaker Ryan Lantz, manager of Arizona operations for the Cleveland Indians, will present at Three Rivers Historical Society’s meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. at Total Wine and More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

TRICARE For Life (TFL) Briefing

TRICARE beneficiaries eligible for

Medicare A and B and those interested in learning more about TRICARE are invited to a briefing to answer questions about the TFL program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luke Air Force Base Theater across from the Commissary at 7175 N. 138th Avenue, Glendale. For information, call 623-856-7586.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 775-250-0949.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a non-denominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.

More to Explore

Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. each Wednesday at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Thursday

In Stitches in Goodyear

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.

After School: Minecraft Club (Ages 7-11)

Join others in a game that lets people think creatively and solve problems in three dimensions from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Toddler Time

Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Eat, Play, Grow

Parents of children 5 years and younger will learn exciting activities to share with their children at home as well as tips about nutrition from 10 a.m. to noon at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Children are welcome to attend the trainings. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Code Club

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required. For information, call 623349-6300.

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Women Who Care donate $2K to Silver Lining Riding By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Members of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $2,300 to Waddell’s Silver Lining Riding, which offers therapeutic, adaptive riding programs to individuals with physical, mental, cognitive or emotional challenges. Susan Moody nominated Silver Lining Riding, and members of the West Valley group agreed to donate funds to the organization during a December 14 check presentation. “We are absolutely thrilled to be the recipient,” said Stephanie Green, Silver Lining Riding’s executive director. “It is through the support of groups like 100+ Women Who Care that we

are able to spread the word about our services.” Silver Lining Riding serves on average 60 clients per week ranging in age from 4 to 90. “It was an incredible privilege for us to deliver the wonderful donations made by our members to Silver Lining Riding,” said Ann DeVlaeminck, West Valley leader of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. “It was very moving to see what this organization is doing and the impact they are having in our community. We couldn’t be happier to know our organization continues to grow and we have the opportunity to make a differ-

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Tailgaters is the Primo place for food, sports By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

When bringing together their businesses, Tailgaters Sports Bar and Il Primo Pizza and Wings, longtime friends Larry Fussy and Mike Stallone thought Goodyear would be an ideal location. They were right. The opening of the company’s sixth restaurant was an overwhelming success, with Sunday football crowds spilling outside. “We have a good reputation in the Valley,” said Rick Jenkins with Tailgaters, which also has eateries in Litchfield Park, Surprise, Peoria, Cave Creek/ Tatum Ranch and Prescott Valley. “We have another store in Litchfield Park, but the freeway acted as a border. We knew this would be a good location.” Sports fans have figured that out and spread the word, thanks to the 50 televisions that show a myriad of top events. Jenkins called Tailgaters a Cardinals bar, but with that many televisions, they show a little of everything. This Tailgaters is close to the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds Spring Training facilities, so Jenkins fully expects Midwesterners to find their way to the bar. Hockey, baseball, football and NASCAR are particularly popular at the restaurant. But the restaurant/bar wouldn’t fill up if it wasn’t for the food and drink options. The Goodyear location has 47 draft handles, and 40 to 50 different bottled beers. “We’re probably most famous for our pizza and wings,” Jenkins said. “We have numerous sandwiches, pastas, salads, desserts and entrees. Our steaks are very popular. “We’re famous for our pizza chal-

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lenge, where two people who can eat a 30-inch pizza in under an hour are immortalized on a plaque on the wall.” Appetizers range from homemade breadsticks ($3.99) to breaded cheese curds ($8.99) to the Buffalo sampler platter with breaded shrimp, boneless wings and traditional wings ($13.99). Chili and salads balance out the menu, with the homemade warm dish $3.99 to $5.99, and salads ranging from $3.25 to $9.99. Subs are as varied as the beer: French dip, chicken parmesan and Philly cheesesteak ($8.99 to $9.99) are among those on the menu. Burgers, bratwurst, chili dogs and wraps provide nontraditional fare, but pizza ($7.99 to $18.99) is where Tailgaters shines. Pastas are on the lunch menu for $6.99. “Everybody’s coming in to have a good time,” he said. “Everybody here is really enjoying themselves. Once we roll into Spring Training, it’s going to be very active. “We’re definitely better than any competitor around. We always have drink specials and sports buckets during the games. We have evening specials and food specials.” But again, it comes down to the food. “The quality of the service and food in the restaurants is top notch,” Jenkins said. “The seating is functional, too. You can sit down and see seven to eight different games at any one time. This is the place for sports and quality food.”

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Litchfield Park Gathering features Hopi artist Tubinaghtewa By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

One of Buddy Tubinaghtewa’s talents is creating skateboard art. (Photo courtesy city of Litchfield Park)

Hopi artist Buddy Tubinaghtewa calls himself a “people person.” So, he’s looking forward to showing his piece Sun Blessings, as the acrylic-on-canvas work was selected the official poster artwork for the 27th annual Litchfield Park Gathering. “I’m a people person,” said Tubinaghtewa of Phoenix. “I like to mingle and joke around. I do a lot of powwows.” From world champion hoop dancers to internationally renowned storytellers and tricksters to award-winning musicians, the event offers a diverse lineup of performers and entertainers on Saturday, January 12, and Sunday, January 13, in the center of the city. Artist booths will line Old Litchfield Road south of Wigwam Boulevard as well as across the lawn of the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard, and on the nearby Gazebo lawn. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both

days. The festival is free and continues a tradition of celebrating Native American heritage through the arts with active teaching, demonstrations and presentations throughout the weekend. The Gathering features artists and artisans displaying and selling diverse artwork including traditional and contemporary beadwork, clothing, jewelry, paintings and prints, pottery, sculptures and weaving, basketry, carvings and glass art. Cultural Arts will be reﬂected in classical guitar, clothing and Navajo rugs, quilts, rock art, Wampum shells, bows and arrows, sand art, rattles and fetish carvings. Tubinaghtewa applies his Native American themes and skills to create skateboard decks that have been part of Pivot: Skateboard Deck Art at the Museum of Northern Arizona through March 31. It features nearly 100 art pieces on skateboards. One of his decks will be rafﬂed at the Litchfield Park Gathering.

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LITCHFIELD PARK GATHERING The featured artists are: • Adrian Wall: This two-time Native American Music Awards (NAMA) winner uses technology to combine his musical influences in melodic, hauntingly beautiful arrangements. In addition to being a musician, he is a sculptor from Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. • Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie: Flutist Duncan and guitarist Yazzie, of the First Peoples, Apache and Navajo, respectively, draw on Native stories and legends, the landscapes of the southwest, Duncan’s hoop dancing rhythm and moves and the lives of their families for inspiration. • Kehewin Native Dance Theatre: Since 1991, Kehewin has entertained audiences with world-renowned storytellers and contemporary dance performances. • Tony Duncan Hoop Dancing Performances: The five-time world champion hoop dancer demonstrates the traditional, high-energy, colorful dances that have earned him international acclaim. • Gabriel Ayala: A member of the Yaqui people of Southern Arizona, he stands at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans performing classical guitar. He performs throughout the nation and has appeared at, among other venues, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. • Sinquah Family Dance Troupe: Led by two-time world champion hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah, he and his sons, Sampson and Scott, return to The Gathering stage, having engaged, entertained and amazed crowds around the world. • Artificial Red: artists and musicians Randy Kemp (Choctaw/Euchee/Muscogee Creek) and Dean Yazzie (Diné/Navajo) blend original contemporary guitar arrangements with expressive flute responses mingled with the spoken word. THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE IS: Saturday, January 12 Main Stage 10 a.m. Adrian Wall 11 a.m. Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie Musical Performance Noon Kehewin Native Dance Theatre 1 p.m. Tony Duncan Hoop Dancing Performance 2 p.m. Gabriel Ayala 3 p.m. Sinquah Family Dance Troupe 4 p.m. Artificial Red Cultural Education Area 10:30 a.m. Meet and greet with with Kehewin Native Dance Theatre 1:30 p.m. Hoop Dance Workshop for kids with Violet Duncan 2:30 p.m. Meet and greet with Tony Duncan

Sunday, January 13 Main Stage 10 a.m. Adrian Wall 11 a.m. Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie Musical Performance Noon Kehewin Native Dance Theatre 1 p.m. Tony Duncan Hoop Dancing Performance 2 p.m. Sinquah Family Dance Troupe 3 p.m. Gabriel Ayala 4 p.m. Artificial Red Cultural Education Area 10:30 a.m. Meet and greet with Kehewin Native Dance Theatre 1:30 p.m. Hoop Dance Workshop for kids with Violet Duncan 2:30 p.m. Meet and greet with Tony Duncan

Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie also will perform at the Festival Prelude Reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 11, in The Wigwam’s Sachem Hall. Tickets are $10 and include a complimentary glass of wine. Ticket buyers also will receive the festival’s official poster featuring Sun Blessings by Hopi artist Buddy Tubinaghtewa, who will sign all posters. Tickets also include a chance to win a custom skateboard deck featuring artwork by Tubinaghtewa. Tickets can be purchased online through eventbrite. com or at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road in Litchfield Park. For more information, visit litchfieldparkgathering.com.

Hopi...continued from page 22 “I’m super excited about being there,” Tubinaghtewa said. “I’m overwhelmed. When the economy crashed, I took a break from art. I was working full time in construction painting. “I hurt my back and started picking up the brushes and carving tools again. Things started picking up, but everything’s so different. So many things have changed with the internet.” Tubinaghtewa asked to participate in last year’s Litchfield Park Gathering, but missed the deadline. This year, he couldn’t believe he was accepted. “I was in Mexico at a show and Trish called and asked if I checked my email,” he said about Litchfield Park special events coordinator, Trish Kramer. “I checked it and I was overwhelmed. “I went through an ugly period in my life but put it behind me. I said I’m going to get off the pity pot and just focus on positive stuff. I thought it was my last chance to shine. However, my skateboards are on display in Flagstaff.” Tubinaghtewa explained he enjoys focusing on his art, especially because the accolades are rolling in. Galleries

around the state are interested in him. Tubinaghtewa, who was born in Phoenix 56 years ago, moved to the Hopi Reservation as a child to live with his late grandfather, Stewart Tubinaghtewa. He attended Phoenix Indian High School and then moved to Utah. He returned to the Valley in his 30s. He has become a sort of mentor for fellow artists. “Some of these up-and-coming artists ask a lot of questions,” he said. “They want to know a lot of things. They can’t duplicate my work, but I want to reach out to the younger generation. “You’re on the right path if you choose art. My son, Travis, is my shadow. He’s made his own name now. I don’t want him to be known as ‘Buddy’s son.’ I want people to say his name. He’s been recognized with student art awards.” Tubinaghtewa calls his other son, Lance, a “save the Earth guy,” who recently won the Arizona Conservation Corps’ Corpsmember of the Year. “I’m very proud,” he said. “I have very respectful kids. Some guys their age are having kids and not taking care of them. They don’t want to do that. They’re very respectful.”

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Credit retrieval allows students to graduate on time By Chayanne Moreno

When Jorge Soriano was told it would be impossible for him to graduate from high school on time, he knew he had to do something. He was advised to enroll in an online school, but the thought of not walking across the stage at graduation was enough for him to consider his last option: enrolling in Tolleson Union High School’s credit retrieval program. Tolleson Union’s credit retrieval program helped him graduate. “It was very infuriating at first,” Soriano said. “It felt impossible, but it motivated me to want to do better.” Established in the 2011-2012 school year, the credit retrieval program allows students to retake classes in a one-onone learning environment. It is also offered at Copper Canyon, La Joya, Sierra Linda, University High and Westview. The program is described as “individualized,” as every student has a different set of courses and guidance. Guidance counseling department chairwoman Andrea Wolochuk said Tolleson Union’s priority and the counselors’ goal is to have students graduate on time. “To be able to give students the op-

portunity to make up credits and watch at the start of his senior year at Tolleson them graduate on time is a very gratify- Union. The 17-year-old was told he was ing thing,” she said. “They not going to graduate with learned something, and his classmates. that is going to stay with He did not want to be left them forever.” behind. He said if it wasn’t Credit retrieval offers for his credit retrieval English, math, science and teacher, he wouldn’t have social studies and they can graduated. be taken in person or online. Tolleson Union credit Edgenuity is the online retrieval teacher Elisha platform that is linked with Grant said planning is the credit retrieval, so students most efficient way to ensure students’ success. can access their studies at Soriano was able to “We lay everything out home. With this platform, Jorge graduate from high school on students can use other re- time through Tolleson Union on a calendar and detersources to complete their High School’s credit retrieval mine which month they program. (West Valley View assignments. are going to complete each photo by Pablo Robles) Most enrollees are seniors; class,” she said. however, juniors can take classes as well if Grant allows students to come in her they feel they may be behind in credits. class during any period and even helps In the 2016-2017 school year, stu- them during her lunch. dents within the program completed “It is an eye-opening moment,” she said. 662 classes, and 911 classes were com“It is one of those moments where pleted in the 2017-2018 school year, ac- you think to yourself, ‘Wow, I’m here cording to Tolleson’s documents. and I’m helping you succeed.’” The graduation rate has improved, With this being Grant’s fourth year at with 85 percent in 2015, 86 percent in Tolleson, she said she feels privileged 2016, and 91 percent in 2017, according to be in this position. to Tolleson’s documents. “It hits me more at graduation where Soriano’s counselor approached him I get to see those students walk across

the stage for their diplomas,” she said. “This is definitely worth it. What I’m doing is making a difference.” Wolochuk said that in a community like Tolleson that is very family-based and focused, students are working to “challenge their own career paths,” and enrolling in the program is a great way to do it. Determined, Soriano enrolled in and completed 16 classes by February of his senior year. “The program proved to me that anything is possible,” he said. On May 23, 2018, Soriano put on his maroon cap and gown and walked across the stage with his fellow classmates. He moved his gold tassel from right to left, and in that moment, he knew that his hard work paid off. Soriano plans on majoring in secondary education at Estrella Mountain Community College at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. “More and more kids are getting their diplomas, they’re able to get a better job, they’re able to go on to school and tell their families, ‘I graduated. It wasn’t always perfect and easy, but I graduated,’” Wolochuk said. “Those types of things make credit retrieval 100 percent worth it.”

New Kiwanis clubs organize in the West Valley to help kids By West Valley View staff

Professionals living in Surprise, new parents in Buckeye or retirees in Sun City can make a difference in children’s lives. Two new Kiwanis clubs in the West Valley will help kids thrive, prosper and grow. “There are too many kids in Buckeye, Surprise and all so many neighboring communities who need help learning to read, who need mentors to guide them and who need help finding their opportunity to shine,” said Florencio “Poly” Lat, 2018-19 Kiwanis International president. “People who want to help children are invited to join us in Surprise and Buckeye.” Kiwanis exists to help children around the world. Popular projects that help kids include installing reading rooms in schools, packing backpacks with school supplies and programs that teach skills or provide safety lessons. The members of the new Kiwanis clubs in Surprise and Buckeye will look at the needs of children in the community

and decide the projects that will benefit local kids. Some of those decisions will be made at the organization meetings. Community members are welcome to attend either meeting. The meetings are: • 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, at Countryside Recreational Center, 15038 N. Parkview Place. For more information, visit facebook.com/surpriseazkiwanis. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, at West-MEC Southwest Campus, 500 N. Verrado Way. For more information, visit facebook.com/buckeyeazkiwanis. “Kiwanis clubs provide a great opportunity to meet new friends who believe in serving their communities, networking with business professionals and making a significant impact on the community through volunteering,” said Tony Gutowski, membership coordinator for the Southwest District of Kiwanis International. “Kids need Kiwanis in the West Valley and in communities around the world, so they can grow up in a world where they are happy, healthy, safe and loved.”

Those interested in membership but unable to attend a meeting can email Tony Gutowski at kiwanistony@gmail.com. Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving children worldwide. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14 to 18, Builders Club for students

age 11 to 14, K-Kids for students age 6 to 12 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 558,000 adult and youth members from 82 nations and geographic areas. Visit kiwanis.org for more information.

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OBITUARIES Emily Gay McLean

Nieves Suarez Johnson

Sherry Lynn Peterson

Long time Buckeye resident and business owner, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Emily Gay (Wiggins) McLean passed away, with family by her side, on the morning of December 19th, 2018. Emily is survived by her sister Debbie, daughters Jennifer and Jody, grandkids Emily, Katherine, Ashten, Tommy, Austin, Blake and Levi, and great grandkids Braxston, Desirai and Adaline Hope. Services will be held on January 10th, 11:00 am at Countryside Chapel, 8766 East Hwy 69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

Nieves (Nevie) Suarez Johnson, 91, passed away Dec.21st 2018 in Tucson. Born June 3rd, 1927 in Miami, AZ to Spanish immigrant parents Jose and Maria Suarez, Nevie was the youngest and last surviving member of an extraordinary and close family of 3 brothers, Molly, Mitch and Len, and 2 sisters, Tina and Juanita. Inspired by her brother Molly, Nieves earned degrees and Master's Degrees from Arizona State Teachers College at Arizona State University, which made her a passionate lifelong Sun Devil's football fan. She had an innate love of life and exploration coupled with a complete lack of fear which led her to venture out on her own as a young woman to live and study in Mexico City and Hawaii. Shortly after college she again traveled solo to her beloved Spain for the first of many trips there. She taught elementary school in Phoenix, then put her teaching career on hold to be a mother of two after marrying Ralph Johnson in 1959. She resumed her teaching career at Liberty Elementary School near Buckeye for many years before retiring in 1995 as a favorite amongst both students and fellow teachers. Throughout her life she joyfully gave her time and talents to organizations such as Delta Kappa Gamma, Avondale Women's Club, St. Gregory's and had a special place in her heart for St. Vincent de Paul where well into her 80's she translated and processed paperwork for people needing medical care. Along with many other attributes, the spirit of volunteerism inspired her children and grandchildren to follow her example. During her 91 years she lived a life filled with love, laughs, dancing and worldwide adventures with her beloved sisters, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was blessed with great health until the last two weeks of her life when an illness gently laid her to rest. She is dearly remembered by her children Marcella Schannep, (Bart) Larry, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and cherished nieces, nephews and cousins in both the United States and Spain. The family is tremendously grateful to Dr. Steve Ruffenach and the staff at Oro Valley Hospital and the wonderful care given at Casa de Luz Hospice. Visitation will be held Friday, January 4th, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. (Rosary at 7 p.m.) at Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass to be held Saturday, Jan 5th, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Vincent de Paul Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix, AZ 85002 or www.stvincentdepaul.net/give Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Sherry Lynn Peterson, age 67 of Goodyear died December 23, 2018 in Phoenix. She was born October 3, 1951 in East Liverpool, OH to Edward and Edwardina Keener. Sherry is survived by her soul mate, Rob Zeidler; children, Jack Kelley, Misty Harkins, and Sherry Harkins; sister, Patty Lebere; brother, Bruce Keener; grandchildren, Natalie Eberle, Danelle Bennett, Jakail Kelley, Robby Fairrington, Sadie Harkins, and Emily Harkins; and nine greatgrandchildren. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Gary William Greer, age 84 of Avondale, died December 7, 2018 in Chandler. He was born December 3, 1934 in St. Johns, one of two sons of Lawrence and Louise Greer. Gary lived in Yuma and Phoenix in his youth. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and received an Associates Degree from Arizona State University. He worked for ADOT until his retirement. In the late 60’s, Gary attended a social at South Mountain Park dressed in his western clothes, cowboy hat and boots. His good looks turned the head of Linda Tingley who made sure that he didn’t leave until she had danced with him. A courtship ensued and they were married November 21, 1970 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mesa Temple. Gary was a devoted husband and servant of God. He took good care of Linda and enjoyed traveling with her. They visited many historical sights together and would make time to visit a LDS temple wherever they traveled. Gary enjoyed history and many outdoor activities. He liked to camp and cook out. He was an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed shooting. Gary enjoyed many pastimes. He liked wood working, photography, collecting model cars and working puzzles. He loved the Dallas Cowboys. Although he and Linda were never blessed with children, they had several nieces and nephews. Gary was beloved by many in his church family. His ready smile and friendly demeanor, interesting stories, and corny jokes always brightened the day of those he came in contact with. His testimony of his Savior Jesus Christ was always evident in the life he led and the kindness with which he treated others. A memorial service was held, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 13277 W Thomas Rd Goodyear, 85395. Condolences for the family may be left at www.Thompson FuneralChapel.com.

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Glenda Gail Gardner Leverett Her last day on earth was Christmas Day, 2018. She walked the hallways of Delmar Gardens singing Christmas carols and joking with the staff. One stated, “I’ve never heard her voice sound so beautiful!” Glenda Gail Gardner Leverett was born in Edinburg, Texas on June 20, 1939. She grew up and graduated high school in Carrizo Springs, Texas where she was a cheerleader and an outstanding cornet player. She graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas majoring in music and education. She moved to Peoria, Il where she was a teacher for 20+ years, going on to receive her masters and specialist degrees in education from Bradley University. She met the love of her life in Peoria. William Charles Leverett was a principal and shared her passion for education. They retired to Goodyear, Az where they enjoyed friends and traveling until Charles’ death in 2016. Gail missed her husband and went to join him on December 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Gardner “Bill” and Zelma Thomas Gardner of Uvalde, Texas and her brother, William H. Gardner, Jr. “Bill”.She will be missed by her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie Gardner Silvestri and Tom Silvestri along with nieces Brenda Gardner, Ariadna Gail Gardner, Fanta McDuffie and nephew William H. Gardner, III along with numerous cousins and friends.She will be placed next to her husband in Arkansas with a memorial celebration in June, 2019. The exact time and date to be announced at a later time. There will be a celebration of life at Delmar Gardens of Smyrna this Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite educational institute. A memorial service will be announced, please check our website, www.carmichaelcares.com, for future details. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements.

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OBITUARIES Maybell Fay Hart Maybell Fay Hart of Tonopah died Dec. 24, 2018 in Goodyear. She was born on Jan. 6, 1933 in Mesa, Az. to Philip and Oma Randolph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Hart Sr., Father Phil Randolph, Mother Oma Randolph, a sister Mildred Ramsey and a grandson Desi Hart. Fay, as she was known to many is survived by a daughter Vicky McCabe and husband Craig, a son Bud Hart and wife Sue, and a son Casey Hart and wife Cheryl; eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild in the basket; a brother Flay Randolph and two sisters Millie Henderson and Marie Wingfield. Fay worked at Ruth Fisher School for over 30 years in the cafeteria. She cooked fresh bread every morning and made homemade meals. She said. "I cooked for thousands of kids and never made anyone sick for 30 years." There will be a viewing at Ganley's Funeral Home on Friday Jan. 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM and a gravesite service on Saturday Jan. 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery, 23100 W. Broadway Rd. Buckeye, Az.

Clara Dene Burns Buckeye resident, Clara Dene Burns, passed away on January 2, 2019, at the age of 95. Clara was born March 10, 1923, in Haskell, Oklahoma, to Isaac Jesse and Lulla Belle Garrett. She was the fourth of six children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Alma Daniels, Conal Garrett, Jessie Milligan, Jack Garrett and her parents. The family moved to Maricopa, Arizona, in 1935. In 1942, she married Eloy resident, Bill O. Kee. During the next five years, they had three children and moved to Buckeye to manage the Roxy Theater. Clara also worked in Buckeye as a Cashier at Abraham’s Market, a clerk at the Roosevelt Irrigation District, then for the Buckeye Elementary School District in the cafeteria as one of the beloved “cafeteria ladies”, where she eventually retired. Shortly after celebrating forty years of marriage with Bill, he passed in 1983. Clara later remarried Houston R. “Bob” Burns and they spent the next twenty years, traveling and enjoying retirement. After Bob passed in 2003, Clara spent her remaining years completely dedicated to her family whom she loved beyond measure! Clara is survived by her sister, Mary Sue Stocks; her children, James R. (Shayne) Kee, Linda Carol (Gary) Miller, Sharon Ann (Charlie) Clayborn; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery on Friday, January 11, at 2pm for Clara’s memorial. The Cemetery is located at 23100 W. Broadway Road in Buckeye. The family is tremendously grateful to Sage Hospice, Jolley Family Assisted Living Home and Ganley’s Buckeye Funeral Home for their care and support.

Donald E. Nondorf

Donald E. Nondorf passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018. Born in Dyer, Indiana, Donald graduated from Dyer Central High School. After graduation he joined the Air Force where he served his country for twenty-six years before retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. After his Air Force career, Donald worked for the United States Postal Service for fourteen years. In 2004, Donald and his wife Rachel moved from Anchorage Alaska to Buckeye. After twenty-three years in Alaska, Don was ready for year round golf, sunshine, and the promise of NO SNOW! Donald is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Rachel, and his daughter Tracy. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to a charity of your choice.

Dorotha Mae Kennedy Dorotha Mae Kennedy, age 89 of Phoenix, AZ died December 23, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born April 10, 1929 in Port, OK to George and Virga Quinn Tamplen. She is survived by her husband, Cloyes Kennedy; daughter, DeAnna Kennedy; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virga Tamplen; sister, Georgia Hutchens Harris; and grandson, Eric Kennedy. A visitation will be held at 10:30 am with a funeral service at 11:00 am, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Josefa Figueroa Villa Buckeye resident Josefa "Josie"Figueroa Villa, passed away on December 29, 2018 at her home in Buckeye. Josie was born on September 20, 1935 in D'Hanis, Texas, to Dorateo and Victoria Figueroa. She was the fifth of six children, she is preceded in death by her siblings Albino Figueroa, Estaquio Figueroa, Chris Figueroa, Mary Martinez, Adelina Encinas and her parents. Her family moved to Arlington, Az in 1940. They later moved to Buckeye, where the family all worked to run Figueroa's Café that was located at the end of MC 85 aka Highway 80. In 1956, she married Buckeye resident, Steve Villa. They had two children Ernie Villa (1957) and Margareta "Margie" Villa 1961, (who also preceded her in death). Josie was a hard worker, she worked for Buckeye Elementary School District, in the cafeteria. Where she eventually retired. She loved working for the school where she made lifelong friends. She is survived by her son Ernie Villa and his wife Cindy Villa; granddaughters, Sonia Meza, Sylvia Meza, Victoria Meza, and Tanya Meza; great grandchildren Salvador Marquez, Angelina Perez, Alyssa Salcido, and Ezekiel Martin; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and great great-nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will gather at St. Henry's Church (24750 W. Lower Buckeye Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326 on January 11, 2019 at 10 a.m. for the viewing and mass. Interment will follow in Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery 23001 W. Broadway Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326.

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Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor

Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping

623.466.3712

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

623.910.0742

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TIM

ATES

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ROC#202397. ROC#219652

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LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

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Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

LANDSCAPING

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

ROC#198687

(Call/Text)

Not a licensed contractor

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

LOW PRICES!

602.301.3429 Landscape Maintenance Services

Showroom & Parts Store

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Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

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Javier 623-249-9395

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

PAINTING

MEDICAL SERVICES

Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PAINTING

ERIC SAUNDERS

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MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Not a licensed contractor

PEST CONTROL 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West

Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

623.547.7521

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

The Bug Stops Here

DEL DEL

Garage Doors

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FREE ESTIMATES

Landscape

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Avondale Garage Doors Inc.

623.556.8378

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #297133

Saunders Painting

HANDYMAN

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

15 Years Experience Call Now For SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Lawn Care

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

CONTRACTORS

• Pool Remodeling • Concrete Work & Deck Resurfacing • Landscape Design • Custom Work • Complete Demolitions Concrete & Pool Work • Complete Resurfacing: Pebble Tech, Quartz, White Plaster

PAINTING

HandymanIam@cox.net

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español

Jack Pacheco

LANDSCAPING

602-931-0904

ROC# 299652

Free Estimates Jack Pacheco

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

623-512-6194

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com

Mike (623) 764-1294

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

Remodeling & Concrete Resurfacing

References Available

Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

Office 623-872-7622

AQUA STONE POOL PLASTERING

Serving the West Valley Since 1990

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Professional Handyman Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation

Not a licensed contractor

Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

• • • • • •

We’Wree’ only a call away !

L&M

PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC • ALL PEST CONTROL • Fleas/ Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed control • All surfaces with 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!

Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment Bus

623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035

License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com

No Contracts • Payment Plans

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 9, 2019

& SERVICE DIRECTORY WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

FAMILY OWNED Lic. / Est. 1981

Your West Valley Plumber

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623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589

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125 OFF

623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

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26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured

AZ’s Best Roofing

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Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing

FREE

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Water Heater Install Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 2/28/19

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

ROOFING

PLUMBING

623-293-2648

ROOFING

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

FREE ESTIMATES

POOL SERVICES

“1 Call & We Do It All”

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 2/28/19

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets

Buckeye Plumbing

New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate

623-299-2637

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

15% OFF Any Plumbing Repair

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

623-322-9100

PLUMBING

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Estrella Custom Designs

(480) 452-2828 | (623) 329-5170

49-75

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

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AIR CONDITIONING

ROOFING

Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

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HAMILTON & HAMILTON

Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s FHA/VA Inspections

PLUMBING

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623-522-9322 ROC#286561

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

Inc.

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623-535-8000

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

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35.00 CHECK-UP

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! UPHOLSTERY

STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked

Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

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DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

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www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments • Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation 24 hour Service (No Extra $)

6500

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $

SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS

602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

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Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JANUARY 9, 2019

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE

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2018 Ford Escapes

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2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250

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2016 DODGE CHALLENGER

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14,719

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2013 RAM 2500 LARAMIE

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17,519

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11,319

2007 FORD F-150 FX4

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2007 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350

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38,919