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Litchﬁeld Park council adopts general plan BY LAUREN SERRATO

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itchﬁeld Park City Council unanimously voted to adopt its 2022 general plan during a March 30 special meeting. The general plan identiﬁes community goals and designates the proposed general distribution, location and extent of land uses and other measures to satisfy the goals of the city. Mayor Thomas Schoaf said the plan does not differ much from the current plan. However, law requires a public view and vote every 10 years. “We actually needed to do that in 2020, but with COVID and all the problems we had going on with not being able to have public meetings, we decided to postpone it for two years,” Schoaf added.

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One of the major changes in the plan, Schoaf said, is the city limits. All changes can be found on the updated maps within the general plan. For example, Camelback Road is now listed within the city limits. Legal counsel, the city clerk and city staff scheduled the review, approval and adoption at the beginning of the year. “You can kind of see the litany of history behind us and what’s in front of us,” said Jason Sanks, planning consultant, during the March 16 city council meeting, as he presented the updated general plan. “Since the last time we met, we were able to publish the notice of public hearing for planning and zoning (P&Z) as required by statute. We held a third P&Z

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Mayor Thomas Schoaf said the 2022 general plan does not differ much from the current plan. (City of Litchfield Park/Submitted)

Ceremony honors late ﬁre chief Bob Costello BY LAUREN SERRATO

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ormer Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello will forever be remembered in the city he inspired and protected. During a ceremony on April 8 — the one-year anniversary of Costello’s death — Mayor Eric Orsborn declared Sundance Crossing will be renamed the Bob Costello Public Safety Courtyard. “Bob Costello was and is Buckeye,” Orsborn said. “Costello was a forward thinker and cared deeply about the community that he served. And whereas Chief Costello was greatly respected by the community and many colleagues and ﬁreﬁghting professionals across the state of Arizona and whereas simply known as Bob to his wife and his family and friends, Chief Costello left a footprint of his

compassion and selfless service of the city of Buckeye and its surrounding communities.” Costello died April 8, 2021, from COVID-19 complications. Buckeye residents, friends and colleagues honored Costello on April 8 this year at the Buckeye Fire administration building at 21699 W. Yuma Road. They recalled Costello’s life and career that continues to have an impact on Buckeye. Costello joined the city in 2004 and became fire chief four years later. He was instrumental in constructing multiple fire stations to improve response times. Throughout his career, Costello was recognized for innovative programs, including the implementation of the community paramedicine program. Costello also earned pres-

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April 8 marked one year since Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello died from COVID-19 complications. (City of Buckeye/Submitted)

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Plan...continued from page 1 study session, where we got additional feedback, and I also met with the historical society to get feedback from them on the community background, and they’ve also given us some fresh imagery.” Sanks said the general plan has been a team effort, and he’s pleased with the feedback he’s received from various departments within the city. “We’ve had a lot of really good feed-

Chief...continued from page 1 tigious awards, including the Healthcare Hero Award and Firefighter of the Year. Buckeye Fire Department community paramedicine manager Robert Garza started the ceremony deeming Costello his “chief, mentor and, most of all, a good friend.” “As a mentor, Bob was very experienced in life,” Garza said. “As a friend, Bob was like a brother, a big brother. He always had your back. And you really enjoyed spending time with him.” Public Works Director Scott Lowe described Costello’s best qualities, which included selflessness. “Bob always put others first. He was a very good friend,” Lowe said. “That’s Bob Costello, blessing others first. A good friend and a friendship that I will always cherish.” Current Buckeye Fire Chief John Kent “Jake” Rhoades Jr. presented Costello’s wife, Wanell, with a plaque on behalf of the men and women of the Buckeye Fire Medical Rescue Department. “If you ever met Bob, you experienced his passion for the fire service and especially his passion for the Buckeye Fire Department,” said Wanell, his wife of 30 years and the Arizona State Fair executive director. “He was proud to be your fire chief.” Rhoades concluded the ceremony by stating he has “huge, huge shoes to fill.” “He laid that foundation with the great men and women that we have for us,” he said. “So today we remember Fire Chief Bob Costello. We pay tribute to him and we also make a commitment to never forget what he meant to the department, the community and, most importantly, what he meant to each and every one of us.”

NEWS back from P&Z, historical society, in addition to the feedback we actually got from the council on March 2, so all that stuff’s being reconciled now, and we’re still getting some feedback coming in.” Next, a publicity pamphlet will be submitted to Maricopa County on May 29, followed by the pros and cons on June 3, if any are submitted to the city. The updated general plan will be placed on the Aug. 2 ballot. Along with the general plan, Scho-

af said, during the state of the city on April 2, that the zoning code is also being updated to keep up with Litchﬁeld Park’s growth. “The staff is working on rewriting our zoning code,” Schoaf said. “We have some areas of the code that are confusing at best. “And so we’re going to go through and clean that up in addition to adopting a new general plan.” To review the general plan, visit https://bit.ly/GeneralPlanLP.

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TUHSD, transportation program help students WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

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ers go through the same background checks that olleson Union High our drivers would go School District is through,” Calles said. doing its part to re“You can see exactly lieve students’ stress by where your students are partnering with HopSkipat all times. It gives you Drive, a vehicle-for-hire text message notificacompany that provides tions saying, ‘Your driver service to children. is going to be pulling up “HopSkipDrive is a in 20 minutes.’ It’s like a safe, innovative school free Uber for your kids.” transportation solution,” Miriam Ravkin serves as the seThe district piloted the said Miriam Ravkin, senior vice president of market- program thanks to a $2 nior vice president of mar- ing at HopSkipDrive. (HopSkip- million grant from A for Drive/Submitted) keting at HopSkipDrive. Arizona. HopSkipDrive “We partner with schools and districts and Tolleson Union High School Disacross the country to help them to fulfill trict’s partnership, along with the grant individualized and small-group trans- money, established two initiatives for portation needs, as well as solve bus the program. driver shortages.” A hub model/pilot program calls for The ride-sharing service is free to stu- students to be transported by HopSkipdents. Jeremy Calles, the district’s chief Drive to a pickup point for a yellow bus. financial officer, emphasized that the “More than 11,000 students are not program is convenient, safe and reliable. utilizing TUHSD’s yellow bus system,” “With HopSkipDrive, all of their driv- Ravkin said. West Valley View Staff Writer

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“Of those students, more than 2,000 have requested transportation but live beyond the reach of our in-district transportation capabilities. TUHSD established a transportation hub located within in-district boundaries that acts as a pickup and drop-off point for our yellow buses. HopSkipDrive provides microtransit transport to out-of-district students to and from these hubs.” The second initiative is the door-todoor service for students with the highest incidents of absenteeism. “HopSkipDrive has a proven track record working with McKinney-Vento and ESSA students,” Ravkin said. She added that McKinney-Vento students are homeless who, under federal law, get transportation to their school of origin. “Using the A for Arizona grant, supplemented by the state’s current reimbursement model, Tolleson Union High School District leverages the expertise of HopSkipDrive to provide pupil transportation solutions for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care,” Ravkin said. Thanks to the HopSkipDrive service, students can participate in extracurricular activities and have a safe ride after. “For our students who are homeless, prior to HopSkipDrive, we needed to be able to schedule all of our rides and we needed that consistency because we

are limited on drivers and vehicles ourselves,” Calles said. “We needed all the students to leave the school when school ended and get to school right when school begins. We didn’t really have the ability to offer more than that. Versus now with HopSkipDrive, you go into the app and schedule your ride to be at different times.” Currently, about 70 students use HopSkipDrive. The service transports students to all schools within the district. The district can legally serve students within district boundaries and those adjacent to Tolleson Union High School District. Calles said the partnership with HopSkipDrive came at the perfect time for students, who are adjusting to in-person learning after the pandemic-dictated online classes. “After being gone and not having contact with too many people for the last couple of years during COVID, we need to get them reengaged and we’re able to offer them that opportunity with a program like this,” he said. “As we’re looking to do all sorts of different strategies to try to help out our students in light of what’s happened during the pandemic, this is another benefit, another type of intervention where we can just get the student reengaged.” For more information, visit hopskipdrive.com.

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LP Historical Society to host bicycle scavenger hunt WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

BY LAUREN SERRATO

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he second Litchfield Park Ride & Seek bicycle scavenger hunt will be Saturday, April 23. Organized by the Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum, the event is a family-friendly way for bicyclists to learn more about the Southwest Valley’s history. With the pandemic limiting oppor-

tunities to gather in smaller spaces last year, organizers created a way for people to explore the local landscape to learn about interesting events and people. “It’s fun to really point out all these connections to major historical events and have people really appreciate those unique parts of the Valley and hop on their bikes, get outside, enjoy the day, and do something with family and

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friends,” said Lisa Hegarty, vice president of the Litchfield Park Historical Society. Bike-friendly streets and the city’s long history that started with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company made Litchfield Park the perfect spot for the event last year. Hegarty said she’s happy it’s returning. “The response was fantastic. We heard from people who have lived their whole lives here who said they learned something new,” Hegarty said. Last year’s nearly 200 participants learned about the Southwest Valley along with the area’s connection to historical events like role of the The Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum will host its WPA in the 1930s and WWI second Ride & Seek bicycle scavenger hunt on Saturday, flying ace Lt. Frank Luke Jr. April 23. (Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum/Submitted) “It was just a great success last year, and we got such feel appreciative of where you live, and great feedback,” Hegarty said. “We maybe feel a little more rooted. We’re put a lot of work into it, and I think a probably going to have people who are lot of people were impressed with the new to the area. There seems to be an quality of the event. And we even had influx of people lately, and I just think long-term residents of the area who it’s really important to understand the have lived here their whole life come history of where you live.” back from riding the routes, running the Hegarty added she looks forward to QR codes, and they said, ‘Oh, my gosh, seeing residents come together to learn I learned something new.’” something new about Litchfield Park. This year’s routes will highlight new “There’s something very powerful landmarks and reveal more interesting when you see a lot of people participatbits of history. Participants will deci- ing in a common event, like a shared pher clues leading them to locations experience,” she said. “I think there’s where they can scan a QR code to an- a lot of power in that. I hope the event swer questions about the local history. not only educates people, but I hope it Dolores Broski, who participated in builds community as well.” last year’s event, said it was a “fun way to get some exercise with my husband If You Go... and learn something about where we WHAT: Ride & Seek live, too.” WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday, April 23 As someone who’s passionate about WHERE: Southeast corner of Litchfield Park, Hegarty said she hopes Wigwam Bouleavrd and Old the community participates in the event Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park to learn more about their surroundings. COST: $15; $25 per family “I think it engenders a sense of comINFO: lphsmuseum.org munity pride,” she said. “It makes you

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Buckeye PD arrests attempted homicide suspect

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

n attempted homicide suspect is in custody after shooting a man in a home near Yuma Road and Jackrabbit Trail before 7 p.m. March 29. Buckeye police arrested 33-year-old Jose Esteban Mendoza in Tucson on April 1, with help from the U.S. Marshals Service. Investigators learned Mendoza had been in a vehicle with his girlfriend and the victim when Mendoza allegedly began arguing with his girlfriend, according to Carissa Planalp, Buckeye Police

Department public information ofﬁcer. The victim tried to intervene, which led to a ﬁght. When the group arrived at the home, Mendoza allegedly went inside, retrieved a gun and shot the victim, critically wounding him, Planalp said. Mendoza drove away from the scene before police arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital. Buckeye police, with help from the U.S. Marshals Service, tracked the suspect to Tucson, where he was taken into custody. Mendoza was booked into a Maricopa County jail and faces multiple charges including attempted homicide.

Avondale celebrating state’s water professionals

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vondale joins statewide water professionals in celebrating Arizona Water Professionals’ Appreciation Week and acknowledging the essential work water professionals do daily to ensure the community has safe, reliable and affordable water. The Avondale community can depend on 24-hour access to drinking water and sewer service, thanks to the commitment of water professionals. Like other leaders, Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise proclaimed April 11 to April 17, 2022, as Arizona Water Professionals’ Week in the city. Avondale’s water team of over 60 professionals comes from a variety of ﬁelds, including: • Potable water treatment and distribution. • Sewer water collections and treatment. • Water conservation. • Electrical, mechanical and HVAC. • Systems integration. • Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).

• Biology and chemistry. • Data analysis. • Engineering and hydrology. • Water resources management. • Administration. • Security and safety. • Wetlands management. This appreciation week also aims to highlight career opportunities in the water industry and increase awareness of the Arizona’s water resources. On April 11, at the state Capitol, water professionals from throughout the state were scheduled to take part in a Senate proclamation from the Arizona Senate ﬂoor and a rereading of the proclamation by water professional at the rose garden at 4 p.m. Find more information about Arizona Water Professionals’ Appreciation Week at arizonawaterprofessionals.com. Visit avondaleaz.gov for news about Avondale’s water division. For career opportunities in Avondale, visit governmentjobs.com/careers/ avondale.

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Defending my reputation Editor: It was interesting to open the April 6 WVV and see my name in a headline. It tops a letter that is critical of my comments re: gasoline prices. As often happens, the writer criticizes me more than he debunks my facts. He even misleads with his use of quotes. He implies that prices at the pump started rising due to Biden taking office and stopping the Keystone pipeline extension. He is wrong on both points. Gas prices started rising in April 2020 ($1.77). On Jan. 20, 2021, it averaged $2.38; on March 7 it was $4.10. So yes, prices rose, but analysts cite the slowdown in production during the pandemic by U.S. energy companies and OPEC increasing its profits by reducing supply. Biden (or Trump) has little to do with gas prices. And Forbes reports the Keystone pipeline is no factor in gasoline prices. Is America “energy independent”? It depends how one defines it. My critic omits my statement that America has been “gasoline independent” in various years since 2012, but “energy” includes all forms including crude oil, petroleum, natural gas, coal and refined gasoline. The U.S. has always imported large amounts of these, including 7% of our petroleum from Russia in the Trump years. The invasion of Ukraine created another boost in prices here and around the world. My relatives in Ireland report petrol costs about $11 a gallon, but they don’t blame Biden or the Keystone pipeline. Neither do people in Canada, Germany or Brazil. Finally, my critic’s fourth quote is about rebuilding Ukraine. Where did that come from? Not me.

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Open letter about traffic

Editor: This is an open letter to the governments of Goodyear, Buckeye and Maricopa County, as well as the Arizona Department of Transportation, concerning traffic — specifically traffic into Verrado. As you’re aware, I-10 between Verrado Way and State Route 85 is being widened. As a result, westbound traffic on I-10 is routinely backed up 3 to 4 miles all day between the 303 to some point west of Verrado Way. This makes trying to get into Verrado using I-10 a challenge and leaves only Indian School Road to access Verrado. However, due to ongoing construction on Indian School Road and the new housing development on county land east of Jackrabbit Trail and west of Perryville, traffic is routinely backed up for up to 2 miles on a two-lane collector road controlled by four-way stop signs. Until this week, a work-around was to travel west on Camelback to Jackrabbit, then turn south to pick up Indian School for the remainder of the trip. However, drivers must be ever mindful of the additional traffic when Verrado High School lets out — an additional traffic problem on a two-lane collector not suited for it. Today, I exited the 303 at Camelback to take that work-around. However, after exiting the 303 and turning west, I found Camelback Road blocked off and closed, with all traffic being detoured to… Indian School Road. It seems that Buckeye, Goodyear

and Maricopa County are oblivious to what the others are doing. No competent authority would contemplate road work on the only three ways into a major community at the exact same time while concurrently building more homes unsupported by existing infrastructure. I find it difficult to believe MAG (Maricopa Association of Governments) would fund this lunacy. No project manager worth his or her salt would overlook this, which leads me to believe that what appears to be bad contingency planning is more likely than not just simple incompetence. Jude Clark Buckeye

Keystone isn’t the problem

Editor: Jim Swenson erroneously claimed that gas prices rose the day that President Biden took office. The true reality is that the Keystone pipeline wasn’t even operational when it was canceled

in 2021, and it wasn’t expected to be running until 2023. Experts say gas prices increased due to other factors, such as the global spike in the cost of crude oil and increased demand after the pandemic lockdowns ended. Barry Eisler Goodyear

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

‘Medi-scare’ starts early for the White House BY J.D. HAYWORTH

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wo unofficial events have become part of the political calendar every autumn of each election year. One is the “October Surprise,” a development occurring late in a campaign and considered so dramatic that it influences the outcome of an election. And while an “October Surprise” is a rare occurrence, you can set your watch by the other event. As Republicans prepare for the voters to render their verdict on “the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November,” they must also contend with a monthlong charade that plays out “across the aisle.” Well before Halloween, Democrat candidates and their not-so-silent partners in the press put on their long faces and begin telling “health care horror stories.” Their tales emanate not from clinical observations nor the actual

files of physicians. They are based not on fact but on fear. Republicans have a name for it: “Medi-Scare.” It is a recurring theme, rooted in the baseless notion that GOP officeholders would like nothing better than to take away Medicare or Social Security — or you name it — from senior citizens. Of course, such attacks defy logic. Medicare has been a reality of American life for well over a half-century, and no one serving on Capitol Hill — or at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue — seeks its demise. Moreover, given the preponderance of voters over age 65, there is a starkly effective demographically directed attack, delivered by bumper sticker or protest placard: “GOP means ‘Get Old People!’” When confronted by such savage sloganeering, what’s a conservative candidate to do? Simple. Get “positively personal.” Unfortunately for us all, those concerns have multiplied on Joe Biden’s

watch faster than the plague of locusts that descended on Ancient Egypt. Opening our southern border to an ever-expanding invasion of illegals, abandoning scores of American citizens and $85 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan, and killing domestic energy exploration — which in the process ignited runaway inflation — scarcely inspires confidence. Instead, it fosters cynicism. John and Jane Q. Public may have been somewhat intrigued by initial reporting on a “Green New Deal,” but they’ve discovered the reality of a “Green Bad Deal…” Lots of green coming out of their family budget to pay outlandish prices for gasoline and everything else. Add to it all the speed with which these problems developed — in the first year of a four-year term — and it means real trouble for Joe Biden and congressional Democrats. So, in an effort to “flip the script,” Joe and his gang have flipped the calendar for this year’s midterm elections.

April is instead “October,” complete with a variation on “Medi-Scare” and a “Homecoming Pep Rally.” Whatever his cognitive challenges, Ol’ Joe was primed to play “Mr. October-in-April.” “Premiums are going through the roof,” Biden added, oblivious to the fact that saying so points out the unaffordability of the so-called Affordable Care Act. Arizonans understood that reality in 2017, seeing a 116% in their insurance premiums for Obamacare. “Instead of destroying the Affordable Care Act, let’s keep building on it,” Joe concluded. Biden’s pollsters must have concluded that this is their best — and only — argument to take to the voters. Unless, of course, there’s an “October Surprise.” J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of Federal Immigration Law in the 109th Congress.

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Forget billionaires, I’d rather meet the struggling BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

orbes assembled its annual list of billionaires, and the rankings received a ton of media coverage, including here in the Valley, where 10 Arizonans made the list. You’ll breathe easier knowing Ernie Garcia II of Carvana fame “retained the title of richest Arizonan” despite seeing his net worth drop by 45%. On the bright side, Ernie the Second still has an estimated $8.6 billion in the bank, so the struggle isn’t too real. Also on the list: Two members of the family that started U Haul, the owner of baseball’s Los Angeles Angels, the GoDaddy guy, Ernie’s son, and a few more old white gents. Together, their net worth totals $36.3 billion, which can be put into perspective two ways. Arizona’s per capita income is about $32,000 annually, so these 10 billionaires collectively are worth what 1.1

million of us earn all year. Or, glass half empty, put it together and Arizona’s top 10 “ballers” are worth less than one-fifth of Elon Musk’s $219 billion. Musk became the world’s richest man this year, “dethroning” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and proving you can be impossibly wealthy and still come across like a really weird douchebag. If you’re sensing that I don’t admire mankind’s 2,668 billionaires, you’re wrong. The hard work, creativity, entrepreneurship and intellect required to achieve such success strikes me as admirable and mind-blowing. Garcia, Arte Moreno, Bob Parsons and Jerry Moyes, entrepreneurs who earned mountainous fortunes themselves, are amazing stories. But I’m less interested in people who have made it once they get there than I am in people who don’t get there at all. There’s nothing wrong with wealth. Good for you, living the American dream on steroids. But the uber wealthy don’t hold the same place in

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oodyear, the nation’s ninth fastest growing city, continues to welcome new businesses, adding to its economic development success. This week, we’re going to take a look at three of Goodyear’s newest businesses. As always, feel free to email lserrato@ timespublications.com with any Business Briefcase inquiries. Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt Location: 15557 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite 102 Located at Parkway Village on the southwest corner of Roosevelt Street and Estrel-

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Hospital reopens gift shop and coffee shop BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

isitors to Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear can once again patronize the hospital’s gift shop and coffee shop, which reopened April 4. Abrazo West has updated its visitor guidelines, which were restricted during pandemic surges. “As the state’s overall COVID-positive patient numbers have substantially

decreased and the Maricopa County community level is in the low range, we have made these changes to accommodate our community,” Abrazo West Chief Operating Office Noomi Hirsch said. The gift and coffee shops are welcome additions for visitors, staff, patients and providers, Hirsch said. Business was brisk from the time each

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Avondale hires Weatherless as finance director

manages the city’s $336 million budhe city of Avondale has hired Re- get. She will have oversight of the finee Weatherless as the nance department’s staff new finance director. and many functions. Weatherless most recently Her responsibility will served as executive finance include oversight of fiscal director for the Tucson Uniplanning and treasury serfied School District, one of vices, utility billing, cash rethe largest school districts in ceipts, purchasing, payroll, Arizona. She brings over 25 business licensing, transyears of experience in finanaction privilege (sales) tax, cial management to her new accounts payable, as well as position with Avondale. development and monitorWeatherless has been with ing of the annual operating Renee Weatherless the Tucson Unified School and capital budgets. District since 2013, working her way She will also be responsible for up from a budget analyst to a senior di- preparing the comprehensive annual rector of finance, before being promot- financial report, facilitating external ed to executive finance director. Prior audits and independent reviews, and to her tenure with Tucson Unified, she grant financial reporting. worked in the private sector in adminWeatherless earned a Bachelor of istration and finance management roles Science degree in finance and accountwith the Arizona Daily Star and Tuc- ing from the University of Arizona son Newspapers. and an MBA from the Keller Graduate As Avondale’s finance director, she School of Management. BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Abrazo West Campus has reopened its gift shop with a variety of sundries, snacks and gifts. Heather Brevig was busy stocking shelves on opening day. (Abrazo West/Submitted)

Abrazo...continued from page 14 need to check in at the main desk to obtain a visitor sticker and are expected to wear a mask at all times. Visitation hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for inpatient units and 1 to 8 p.m. for ICU patients. The hospital’s flu restrictions will re-

main in place until further notice. “We will continue to monitor the situation and developments on visitation in our community as well and change accordingly if needed,” Hirsch said. For more information on services available at Abrazo Health hospitals, visit abrazohealth.com.

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and patients, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our physicians,” said Brian Elisco, market chief executive officer of Abrazo Health. “I believe strongly in the value of saying thank you every day, but as we celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30, we paused to honor the contributions of our physicians for their dedication to the health of our community.” Abrazo recognizes its physicians for being the pillars of the high-quality, distinctive services provided to the community. During the last year, this has included accomplishments such as performing Arizona’s first Intrepid tricuspid heart valve replacement; using augmented reality guidance technology for hip replacement; performing life-saving stroke, cardiovascular and trauma care; launching a robot-assisted spine surgery program; and improving lives through bariatric weight loss programs, to name a few. “We also appreciate the support of our physicians throughout the coronavirus pandemic, advocating for vaccinations, hospital safety and community wellness. Through our physicians’ support and partnership, Abrazo has been able to strengthen its services at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus CEO Stephen Garner and Dr. each campus and grow Nishant Gupta share a laugh during the hospital’s Doctors’ with our new hospital in Cave Creek and future Day celebration. (Abrazo Health/Submitted) brazo Health hospitals across the Valley paid tribute to physicians for their service, skill and compassion during the annual recognition of National Doctors’ Day. Each hospital hosted special meals as a way of saying, “Thank you for always being there,” depicting a collective sentiment of deep appreciation for the outstanding physicians who tirelessly care for our community. Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, and Abrazo’s hospitals in Phoenix and Scottsdale included opportunities for doctors and staff to socialize and enjoy a break from their hectic schedules. “On behalf of all our employees

Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear was among the Abrazo hospitals Valleywide celebrating Doctors’ Day 2022. Pictured are Dr. Sushant Kale, nurse practitioner Tracy Von Aspen and Dr. Judy Wu. (Abrazo Health/Submitted)

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t Beatitudes Campus, every day shines brightly with opportunity. Around every corner, there’s an active senior lifestyle that offers community events, programs and amenities — some 100-plus opportunities for connections, service to others, affinity groups and interests. Here’s the significant difference: We don’t have an activity program. We are committed to a life enrichment series of experiences that are resident driven and ultimately provide the highest level of purposeful living. Promenade Residences are the next part of the 27-acre campus, which began its master redevelopment plan in 2018. Phase one added 34 patio homes, and Beatitudes Campus now looks forward to 144 new residences along with a

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Kevin grew up around tennis and moved to Arizona after working in player development in California. After moving to Arizona, he founded Copper Sun, for which his children have played since they were about 11. “It’s helped their tennis skills and, yes, they have an edge on all other kids as far as that goes,” Kevin said. “We’ve been able to work on skills that other people Murphy, Molly, Mikki and Kevin Lyons are all involved in don’t know exist. They meet tennis through Kevin’s nonprofit tennis club Copper Sun players that are in similar Tennis. (Submitted photo) do a lot of vacation space around it, because programs, and they’re not in awe by that because they trained it we’ll go to a tournament as a family. They and they’ve seen it and they’ve played play, but we also do a lot of family stuff outside of that one when we’re there, like, against it in tournaments.” Kevin said it’s “cool” that his children going to Flagstaff or Vegas or San Diego or Northern California, whatever.” want to be successful. The family’s dedication to tennis has “I just think it’s cool that they want it. They want to be successful, and that to molded their careers, Murphy said. His family has “a pretty big impact, me is the big key. It’s not necessarily the tennis. It’s just the motivation, and to go especially my sisters. We’ve been playout to practice and to want to play well ing each other since we were young. So, and put their best effort in, those are the they’ve always been pushing me and helping me become better. And my dad’s things I am the most proud of.” The siblings commit all 12 months of always been there to help me develop the year to tennis, competing for the club my game.” “Playing against him helps us get betwhen Millennium is not in season. Murphy has become someone that ter, because the boys are faster and stronyounger kids look up to, according to his ger,” Mikki added of her brother. Molly added that she “feels like we get father, and it is something he embraces. “I have to put more thought into my ac- better every time we play against each othtions and be a good role model for them er.” When the girls play doubles together, and be there and provide whatever wis- she said that “I feel like we have better dom or anything they ask. It’s very im- communication since we’re sisters.” portant to me that I make it so that tennis Kevin hopes his children continue to is a good experience for them,” he said. play tennis. His coach at Millennium, Bryan “I hope it’s a lifelong thing, whether they Castañeda, marvels at the leadership he go on and play or whether it’s just as part shows even just on the team. “He’s done of a healthy lifestyle that they live. That’s a great job of pushing the team, really basically, that’s their choice,” he said. lifting them to where they are now,” “But I’m hoping that they enjoy the Castañeda said. game of nerves that they will continue to Growing up, their family life centered play at whatever level and use it to stay around tennis, according to their father. “We healthy.”

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Avondale to host family campout BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

he city of Avondale Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its ﬁrst overnight Family Campout at Friendship Park from 4 p.m. Friday, April 23, to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 24. Sleep under the stars and explore Friendship Park with a scavenger hunt, enjoy s’mores, learn how to ﬁsh, and watch the family movie “Onward” on

the big screen. Activities, campground, light dinner and light breakfast are provided. Families are required to bring their own tents. The cost is $40 per family of four and $10 for additional family members. Friendship Park is located at 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. To register, go to avondaleaz.gov. Registration ends April 18.

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CCEL — a nonprofit organization serving children and adults who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive disabilities and behavioral disorders with a campus in Buckeye — has expanded its international presence by partnering with Ma’arif, a special education group, to create a multitiered education support system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ma’arif Education is one of the largest education companies in Saudi Arabia, with a legacy of more than 50 years in K-12 education. The partnership will establish a multitier support system for special needs education in Saudi Arabia, beginning with the Manarat Riyadh School. This support program is the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and part of the education sector development under Vision 2030. This will be the second location for ACCEL in the kingdom. ACCEL International and Saudi Aramco serve more than 100 students who have developmental disabilities at the Ajyal Center

This partnership enjoys great support from the Saudi Ministry of Investment, as it was celebrated during a special ceremony attended by Faisal bin Essam Hamza, deputy minister at ministry of investment, and Dr. Munira Al-Aboudi, director of the education sector, among other dignitaries. (Submitted photo)

for Comprehensive Education and Life Skills in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The Ajyal Center provides high-quality therapeutic and educational services to children who have developmental disabilities. “With a global average of nearly 15% of students requiring special support in the classroom, a comprehensive education system cannot be complete without this as a focal point,” said Raymond Damm, ACCEL’s chief executive officer.

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Ms. Shirley Rios, 73, of Avondale, Arizona died March 25, 2022. She was born May 17, 1948 in LaJunta, Colorado to Filiberto Leyba and Molly Madrid. A visitation will be held at 8am, April 15 at Thompson Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 10am with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences, please visit thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/shirley-rios

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Jesse Wayne Cowens, 71 passed away April 1, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a kind generous soul. He will be missed. He was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Louis and Lodie Dale Cowens and grew up in Tolleson, Arizona. Jesse is survived by a son Steven Cowens, his sister Linda Sella and brothers Louis Cowens and Carl Cowens. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Lodie Dale Cowens and brothers Bobby, David, and Larry Cowens.

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Born July 21, 1941. Died January 4, 2022. She was married to George D Rodger for 58 years. She worked at Abbott Labs as an executive secretary. She moved to Arizona in 1998 after retirement along with her husband. She loved to shop and enjoyed meeting people. She will be missed by her husband and the many people who called her friend.

Carmen Villela Marinez

Carmen Villela Marinez, 91, of Tolleson, Arizona passed away on March 6, 2022. Carmen was born on July 16, 1930, to Ramon and Artemisa Villela in

Palo Verde, Arizona. Carmen lived a full and gracious life always surrounded by her loved ones. Everyone who knew her, knew her compassionate and generous heart. Carmen was welcomed in heaven by her husband Guillermo, niece Rachel Rojas, and her parents. She will be lovingly remembered by her four siblings, Margaret, Ray, Phil, and Petra, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews whom she loved and cherished very much as if they were her own. Services were held on March 23, 2022 at Crystal Rose Funeral Home in Tolleson; interment at Rest Haven Park Cemetery in Glendale.

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Noreen Ann Avins, age 77, passed away on March 8th. Beloved wife of 61 years to Alan. Loving mother to Janet Johnston (Fred), Alan (Hedith), Elaine Dutton (Bill) and Gary (Valerie). Loving grandmother to Stephanie (Juan), Matthew, Jeremy, Robert, Madelyn, Jared, Austin, Venice, Erin and great-grandmother to Victoria and Liliana. Celebration of Life to be held this summer.

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Anne died March 29, 2022. She was born in Wilwerwiltz, Luxembourg June 30, 1929 to Jean Pierrard and Marie Holzheimer Pierrard. She was a survivor of Camp Jeschutz in 1945 and immigrated to the U. S. in 1952. She had been a resident of Avondale for over 50 years. She is remembered for her gardening and loving care for dogs, cats, and friends in need. She loved the Almighty God, Jehovah, and energetically worked to do as His son, Jesus, asked--to spread the good news of the Kingdom of God. To learn more of her hope, visit JW.ORG. She is survived by daughter, Linda Masters of Tennessee and son, John Thome of Missouri, 10 grandchildren and 25 greatgrandchildren.

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Robert Michael Sims, 70 of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away February 21, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1951 in Oxnard, California to Arlan James Sims and Margaret Aileen (Jameson) Sims. Surviving are his wife, Maureen; daughters Misty (Kenneth) Camenisch, Avondale, Arizona; Heather Sims, Goodyear, Arizona; Heather (Stephen) Zoellner, Waddell, Arizona; and Heidi (Ronnie) Wakefield, Las Vegas, Nevada. Grandchildren Mackenzie Rowell, Morgan Fuller, Wyatt Fuller, K.J. Camenisch, Grace Fuller, Logan Dietrich, Hannah Dietrich, Zoe (Nathan) Anderson, Stevie Zoellner and Anthony Wakefield. Sisters Judith (Donald) Morin, Camarillo, California; JoAnn (Daniel) Rule, Burns Tennessee; and brother Rodney (Cathy) Sims, Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Scott Rule and former wife, Natasha Hershey Sims. Cremation rites have been accorded. A military graveside service will be performed at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona on December 16, 2022 at 1PM. Ashes will also be spread in the Pacific Ocean by his family. To read the full obituary and leave the family condolences please visit thompsonfuneral chapel.com/obituary/robert-sims

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Trivium Prep’s Srihaas Ghanta takes 2nd in spelling bee BY ZAKKARY BROG

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pelling bees have been part of the fabric of America for more than a century — and for good reason. They test students’ ability to learn, persist and deliver under pressure. Eighth grade Great Hearts Trivium Prep Academy student Srihaas Ghanta knows this well. Srihaas was one of 27 fourth to eighth grade students to participate in the Arizona State Spelling Bee competition. Srihaas finished second. This was a culmination of years of hard work. “Third grade was when we started doing the spelling bee,” Srihaas said. “At first, I didn’t really study. But then, I realized that I was actually good at it. We realized I could actually go somewhere with this.” Over time, Srihaas’ interest in language and competition drove him to become a determined contestant. “Language, as a whole, I find interesting,” Srihaas said. “There’s that thrill of getting a word correct. The competition itself is exciting, but also nerve-wracking at the same time. … Language is complicated, but also not complicated if you know what you’re doing. There’s a lot

Eighth grade Great Hearts Trivium Prep Academy student Srihaas Ghanta placed second in the Arizona State Spelling Bee. (Cassandra Tomei/Contributing Photographer)

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vondale’s summer teen employment program AviTEMP — Teen Employment Mentorship Program — is recruiting for summer. This program has provided employment opportunities to nearly 300 young adults since it began in 2007. The program offers young adults (ages 16 to 24) quality temporary summertime employment opportunities with seven weeks of paid, part-time work within the local city government, as well as with several community partners such as local private businesses and nonprofit agencies. Applications, program specifics and requirements can be found online at avondaleaz.gov/ youthandcommunityengagement. Applications will be accepted until all placements are filled. Applica-

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he city of Avondale, in collaboration with Estrella Mountain Community College and the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, is inviting students interested in pursuing degrees or certifications in culinary arts to apply for the Avondale EDGE Culinary Scholarship. The scholarship program is open to all current and prospective EMCC students and will assist with tuition, books, equipment and uniforms. Scholarships will be available for the fall semester. The deadline to apply is April 30. The city’s Avondale EDGE program worked with the Estrella Mountain Community College Foundation to create a scholarship program. The program is funded through federal dollars the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to invest in the community, education and local workforce to assist industries impacted by COVID-19. “We’re excited to work with EMCC on this innovative scholarship program that goes beyond providing financial assistance to students. It also serves as a pipeline to recruit new skilled talent for the Avondale businesses and restaurants that were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ken Chapa, director, Avondale Office of Economic Development and Tourism. “As Avondale continues to attract

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FOREST HOLDINGS LLC, Goodyear, AZ intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to form a bank holding company and acquire control of WEST VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Goodyear, Arizona. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application/notice including the record of performance of banks we own in helping to meet local credit needs. You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application/notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, P.O. Box 7702, San Francisco, CA 94120-7702, or via email: sf.fisc.comments.applications@sf.frb.org. The comment period will not end before May 13, 2022 and may be somewhat longer. The Board's procedures for processing applications/notices may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications/notices may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application/notice, contact Mongkha Pavlick, Group Vice President, Financial Institution Formations + Transactions, 213-683-2613. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application/notice if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period. Published: West Valley View/Business April 13, 2022 / 45911

Cleaning Specialists Needed Valleywide! • Full/Part time • Willing to work around your schedule • OT in some areas • Permanent positions • Pay $13.50 - $17.00

• Must pass background check • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. • Must bring two forms of Identiﬁcation for E-verify purposes

Applications are being accepted Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm Apply at: 8930 N. 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345

Call: 623-937-0000

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

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A/C Problem? Call us 24/7

37 Years Experience

Licensed ROC #313262 • Bonded • Insured

AIR CONDITIONING

Electric & Solar

602-510-1529

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

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LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA VISTA

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623-872-8552

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

CLEANING

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

Appliance Repair Now

Call Dustin at (602) 918-0357

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

DEL DEL DEL DEL SOL SOL SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

New LED Lighting

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

“World Class Service Hometown Feel”

APPLIANCE SERVICES

We do it RIGHT the first time!

ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

OwnerOperator

www.airnowac.com

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

allstarelectricaz.com

FREE Second Opinion Anytime!

We offer HVAC • Repair • Service and • Upgrades **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE”

ELECTRICAL

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

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*Not a licensed contractor

Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel

LANDSCAPING

Lawn Care

OSCAR LOPEZ

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

❆ Maintenance ❆ Installation Kyle Pitts ❆ Sales Owner ❆ Service ❆ Repair

928-350-5258

• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

ROC329989

AIR CONDITIONING

HOUSECLEANING We provide excellent and professional service. More than 15 years of experience. We will keep your place up and presentable.

25 OFF

A/C Repair! COUPON REQUIRED

H Emergency Service H ALL Makes & Models H FREE Quotes for New Units H Financing Available H Local Family Owned Business H Friendly Service Every Time!

623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED

www.acexpertek.com

Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

FREE ESTIMATES Ana 602-326-2780

Same Day Service & Free Estimates

AUTO SERVICES

CONCRETE / MASONRY

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

100-$500+ ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

15 Years in Business and Still A+

Garage Doors

Repair • Service • Installation

Avondale Garage Doors Inc. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available

Office 623-872-7622 ELECTRICAL

432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300. Showroom & Parts Store

Fix & Replace

Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Pavers & Turf Installation • All Type Garbage Removal

623-308-2801

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

PLUMBING

$63

Rooter Drain Cleaning Ser vice

+ 2 Hour Arrival*

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

GLASS SERVICES

SUPERCHARGED ELECTRIC

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

623-546-7714

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com

623.299.2637

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Landscape

(Call/Text)

Exterior & Interior

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services

• Painting Services • Commercial • Residential

* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.

602-329-8532

Not a licensed contractor

Bobby Rocha - Owner Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 328599

PAINTING

PEST CONTROL

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

L&M

The Bug Stops Here

BRANDENBURG PAINTING Interior & Exterior

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

PEST & WEED CONTROL

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

• Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs

FREE ESTIMATES

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

• Roaches • Weed and Turf control

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

• 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT

PAINTING

PLUMBING

ERIC SAUNDERS

& Insured ROC #170982

ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s

Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

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

ALL TYPES OF ROOFING! RE-ROOFS NEW ROOFS • REPAIRS

with Service call. Valley Wide Service

FREE ESTIMATES!

623-386-0710

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

BESTOF

2021

BESTOF

2022

FINANCING AVAILABLE Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS

49.95

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF Water Heater Install

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 05/31/22

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

BROADCAST YOUR BARGAINS. CarREACH for Sale? THOUSANDS OF BUYERS.

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona Free Estimates Monday through Saturday

Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

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Honey Do List Too Long? CHECK OUT THE PLUMBING SECTION!

Check out the Handyman Section!

TREE SERVICES

ROOFING

D&L LANDSCAPE & Demo LLC

Almeida Roofing Inc.

New LED Lighting

All Types of Rooﬁng

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections Call Dustin at (602) 918-0357

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UPHOLSTERY

623-525-VIEW

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

623.535.8439

PHILLIPS

Years Experience in the Valley! w26 ROC Lic. 133241 • Bonded • Insured

*Not a licensed contractor

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ROOFING

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602-622-2859 623-936-5775

Veteran & Senior Discounts Available

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Built Stronger to Last Longer

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush

FREE SERVICE CALL

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 05/31/22

623-385-9580

“No Nonsense”

Buckeye Plumbing

Honest • Integrity • Value ★ Locally & Veteran Owned

35 OFF

FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

ROOFING

PLUMBING

Senior Citizen Discount

WE DO IT ALL!

Veteran Owned

FREE ESTIMATES POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH / ROLL / SPRAY • INTERIOR / EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com MOBILE: Licensed, Bonded

602-722-7696

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

Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

Total Care Plumbing LLC

Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035

Bonded & Insured - ROC #123818

POOL SERVICES

TRIPLE “R”

PRO PERFORMANCE PAINTING INC.

602.301.3429

CALL BOB

PLUMBING

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

FREE Estimates

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

• Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modiﬁed Bitumen

www.almeidarooﬁng.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | APRIL 13, 2022

HOP ON IN FOR THESE SPECIALS FROM JONES FORD! 2022 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLTS

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA SV

• SPT App Pkg • 20” Wheels • Ext Fuel Tank • FX4 Pkg • CoPilot 360 Asst • Much more

2 to choose!!

2022 FORD EDGES

2017 FORD FUSION SE

2,000 OFF

21619A

23,396

• 12” Screen Sync 4 • Much More

3,000 OFF

T10039

31,484

2017 FORD F-150 XLT

Plus 0% Financing *

3 to 2022 FORD EXPLORERS choose!! • XLT’s • 20” Wheels • Ford CoPilot 360

2021 FORD F-150 DIESEL

1,500 OFF

Plus 0% Financing

22254A

36,769

• 4G Wi-Fi • Much More

P10042A

17,655

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM

P9923A

21,978

2020 CHEVROLET SPARK LT

22169A

18,222

2018 NISSAN ROGUE

P9956A

22,939

201I CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS 2016 CADILLAC CTS LUXURY 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 COLLECTION LARIAT

2017 INFINITI QX80

2 Available!!

P10043

18,889

Plus 0.9% Financing *

• Ford Co-Pilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi

P10003A

13,969

2012 FORD F-150 XLT

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | WWW.JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons.All vehicles subject to prior sale. Offers valid through 04/19/2022. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Company

X10037

49,886

West ! Valley

BESTOF

2022

21512A

24,744

2019 FORD F-150 STX

22230B

32,427

2021 JEEP WRANGLER FREEDOM

T9942A

45,976

P8872A

30,585

2020 FORD RANGER

22127B

32,676

2019 GMC YUKON SLT

X10014A

49,156

2016 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 2018 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 KING RANCH LARIAT

X10016

57,829

x10023

69,998