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Litchfield Park couple helps African kids By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Bob Solis and his wife, Sallie, wanted their children to appreciate what they have. So the Litchfield Park couple took their family to South Africa to “see how the other half of the world lives.” “We worked at an orphanage for a week,” he said. “Our kids walked through townships, as they call them, or slums. They didn’t have electricity, toilets or showers. I taught them to count their blessings.” The Solis family returned to Arizona, prayed, and decided in August 2005 to use their life savings to found Open Arms Home for Children, a facility for children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The 70-acre property has a house and two cottages on it for 57 children. “At the time we started Open Arms, 9,000 people a day were dying in Africa from AIDS,” Solis said. “Now there are 2,000, but that’s still a ton of people. Africa has the highest HIV/AIDS rate in the world. We saw a lot of kids without homes. “They’ve been abandoned in boxes or abandoned at garbage dumps. The children have survived home attacks and invasions. There are all sorts of stories like that.” The nonprofit places six to eight children in cottages with a permanent house mother. The children go to preschool on the property and attend elementary and high school in the local community. Children are served regardless of background, race, economic status or religion. Solis travels to South Africa three times
Bob Solis visits with a child at Open Arms Home for Children, an orphanage he and his wife, Sallie, founded in South Africa. (Photo courtesy Bob Solis)
a year, while Sallie visits once a year. “We know every one of them,” Solis said of the children. “I used to think I would have bad days when something would happen. My problems are very tiny compared to what the kids have gone through. “It’s been a labor of love and a ton of work,” he said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to
know the kids and try and make a difference. The couple’s children – including Washington Nationals pitcher Sammy Solis (see related story on page 2) – also visit. The family also includes Alicia and LouAnn, and two adopted children, Jaala and Jonsy. The
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First round of air quality monitoring in Tonopah complete By Connor Dziawura Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide measured in the ambient air in Tonopah does not exceed state or county standards or guidelines, according to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s (ADEQ) first round of testing from February 12 to March 12. Further testing will be conducted.
The tests were conducted after years of complaints by residents who live near Hickman’s Family Farms facilities in Tonopah and Arlington. Two Hickman’s Family Farms facilities also voluntarily submitted ammonia data to the Environmental Protection Agency through the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act last year. ADEQ’s testing focused on ammonia and hydrogen sulfide because of the concentrated animal feed operations of Hickman’s. A contractor monitored the ambient air
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 9, 2018
Nationals pitcher WV childhood inspirational
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Agua Fria High School graduate Sammy Solis has faced his share of adversity, but the Washington Nationals’ relief pitcher is feeling healthy and ready to help turn around his team’s season. “We are off to a slower start than we had hoped,” said the lefty, who grew up in Litchfield Park. “We had a few big injuries that slowed us down a bit. But it’s the beginning of the season. It was way colder than we expected, too. That was a little factor in us losing a few ballgames. We were freezing our butts off.” Solis, 29, is returning to town—and a warmer climate—Thursday, May 10, to Sunday, May 13, when the Nationals play the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
“Honestly, every time he runs out there, I say, ‘No, it’s not really him,’” said his father, Bob. “There’s a part of me that can’t believe it. We have a huge extended family. We’ll have about 30 or 40 people at the game. There will be no shortage of Sammy fans there.” A native of Minneapolis, Bob himself was a left-handed pitcher for the University of Notre Dame. “He’s so much more talented,” Bob said. “He was better at 14 or 15 than I was pitching in college.” Playing in Arizona is special to Sammy Solis, who honed his baseball skills with West Side Recreation and Litchfield Park Little League, as well as at Agua Fria with coach Ed Wolfe. “I was always on a really good
team,” Solis said. “My best buddies and I went to Agua Fria together. Coach Wolfe allowed me to feel comfortable about playing baseball around my best buddies.” Solis was drafted out of Agua Fria by the D-backs in 2007, but he and his parents decided he would attend the University of San Diego instead. “I was just not ready for the majors,” he said. “I thank my parents every day because they told me it would be best to go to college. They left it up to me to decide. I was an 18-yearold, taken late in the draft. The
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wracking to do this,” Solis said. “We decided to take this in bite-sized chunks. But now we have 57 kids and 43 staff members, and a budget of $800,000 a year. Nobody’s getting paid, except for
the staff in South Africa. “We do this on nights and weekends. Plus, $800,000 is a lot of money. You can’t have a cupcake or bake sale to raise money. It’s a lot of work, but there’s no turning back now. There are kids going to college, kids at nine different schools, six vehicles that need gas. It’s a very big operation.”
adoption process also inspired the couple to lend a helping hand. “People ask me if it was nerve-
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Sammy Solis has battled elbow, knee and shoulder issues, but this year he feels healthy. (Photo courtesy Washington Nationals Baseball Club)
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The city of Avondale is participating with the Maricopa Association of Governments Heat Relief Network to offer places in Avondale for people to go for hydration and refuge during the intense summer heat. The goal of the Heat Relief Network is to help prevent heat-related deaths. July is typically the most deadly month in Arizona when it comes to heat-caused deaths. The high daytime temperatures, coupled with the high nighttime temperatures, makes this time of year very dangerous. The high night temperatures do not allow for the body to cool down, and can result in more people being at risk. The goal of the Heat Relief Network is to help prevent heat-related deaths. Heatrelated deaths tragically underscore the importance of recognizing the dangers of extreme heat. According to the National Weather Service, the Phoenix area averages 110 days of temperatures above 100
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The Goodyear Fire Department will kick off National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week with a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12. This year’s theme for National EMS Week – which the department will celebrate May 20 through May 26 – is “EMS Strong, Stronger Together.” The department will use the celebration as an opportunity to showcase the high level of paramedic emergency medical care provided to the growing community. At the open house, firefighters and volunteers will display and provide demonstrations on tools of the trade used while delivering state of the art pre-hospital emergency medical care. The annual open house provides the community with a “behind the scenes” look at the fire station, as well as the department’s trucks and services. Community Risk Reduction professionals will host a Hands-Only-CPR training class at 10 a.m. Staff will be available to answer questions, along with hosting safety displays with educational materials. The Goodyear Fire Department emphasized its continual commitment to providing paramedic level services to the community from each of its six strategically located fire stations. Goodyear Fire Department paramedics and emergency medical technicians train continually on current and new emerging emergency medical procedures to remain current with best practices in patient care. Goodyear Fire Station 183 is located at 3075 N. Litchfield Road.
POLICE BRIEFS By Connor Dziawura Two killed in Buckeye crash A car crash in Buckeye resulted in the deaths of a driver and his passenger Sunday, April 29, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident around 1:10 p.m. MCSO reported the car was likely traveling westbound on Lower River Road when it lost control, ended up in the canal, and the driver was ejected. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their names were not available. MCSO traffic detectives are investigating, as it has not yet been determined if speed or alcohol are factors.
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Brent Backus running for LD13 senate seat By West Valley View staff
Republican Brent Backus has filed with the Arizona Secretary of State to run for the Senate seat for LD13. Backus said, in a statement, he decided to run for this office because LD 13 is without an elected state senator who can fight for conservative issues. The primary is August 28. LD 13 runs from Wickenburg to Yuma and includes portions of the cities of Buckeye, Goodyear and Yuma. He and his wife, Connie, live in Waddell in Maricopa County. He is an ISO management consultant and has worked in the public and private sector for 38 years. He has traveled extensively assisting business and industry in improving their operations. He also serves as the AZ lobbyist for the Tenth Amendments Center. He is prepared to propose state nullification actions in those areas where the federal
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Funding available to nonprofits serving Goodyear By West Valley View staff Nonprofit organizations that assist Goodyear residents can apply for grant funding through the city’s annual program. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 13. “We count on these extraordinary organizations to help those in our community that need it most,” Mayor Georgia Lord said. To support organizations that provide human and social services, the city makes $114,400 available annually in
grants. Last year, 23 awardees provided services that ranged from food banks and shelters to kids programs. The nonprofits selected for a grant will receive the money in July and must provide a six-month progress report along with other requirements. For more information, visit goodyearaz.gov and search “city grants,” call 623-882-7801, or email communityfunding@goodyearaz.gov.
Rascon learns warfare principles By West Valley View staff U.S. Air Force Airman Alexander J. Rascon graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Rascon is the son of Javier R. Rascon and Fina V. Rascon, both of Avondale.
Alexander Rascon is the son of Javier R. Rascon and Fina V. Rascon, both of Avondale. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)
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Zavala graduates from basic training By West Valley View staff U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Zavala graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Zavala is the daughter of Olegario and Dolores Zavala of Litchfield Park. She is a 2008 graduate of Dysart High
Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Zavala earned an associate degree in 2010 from Estrella Mountain Community College. (Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force)
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Buckeye celebrates Municipal Clerks Week By West Valley View staff To honor their efforts to ensure city transparency, managing city code and more, Buckeye is honoring its city clerk staff by formally recognizing them during Municipal Clerks Week May 6 to May 12. Buckeye’s city clerk’s office is a direct link for residents to do business with the city. Anything related to the business of running the city must go through the clerk’s office and they must follow all state and county laws throughout the process. This includes: • Adhering to open meeting laws • Properly managing and distributing public records
• Being the official custodian of all legal documents and historical records • Managing and overseeing all elections • Ensuring city code and ordinances are followed • Coordinating standards to meet ADA standards The function of the clerk’s office is something residents take for granted, but its professionalism and superior standards ensure the city is operating efficiently and effectively. Municipal Clerks Week is sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, an organization with more than 14,500 members throughout the United States, Canada and 15 other countries.
Employees of the city clerk’s office include Lizbeth Camacho, records administrator; City Clerk Lucinda Aja; and Summer Stewart, deputy city clerk. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)
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Quality...continued from page 1 at six sites in Tonopah and seven sites in Arlington on behalf of the ADEQ. The controversy in Tonopah dates back several years, to the Save Tonopah Oppose Poultry Plant (STOPP) group, which lost the fight against the initial construction of a plant in its backyard. Between Tonopah and Arlington, the level of odor complaints received since has been high, according to Timothy Franquist, ADEQ Air Quality Division director. “We have a business process that if we receive even a single complaint, we will always send an inspector to investigate the issue,” Franquist explained. “When we say numerous, we really mean numerous complaints. “When we get to an issue that large, we take that differently, because it’s not a single person who is being impacted. Obviously, we have a community that’s being impacted. We need to be able to go out there and make a determination of whether there is a public health issue.” While this preliminary round showed no exceeding of standards or guidelines in Tonopah, some sites in Arlington indicated an exceedance of
either guidelines or standards through some tests. Arizona and Maricopa County standards are based on odor nuisance and pertain to hydrogen sulfide. These are legally enforced standards. The Arizona Ambient Air Quality Guidelines (AAAQG), however, are health-based and unenforced. Exceeding the guidelines isn’t necessarily an indicator of health risks, but can reveal whether further testing is needed. ADEQ decided to continue testing in Tonopah and Arlington. Because the testing is conducted on ambient air, it is not source specific. “We know there are several sources out there that are capable of emitting ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, so I think that’s the challenge that we have in front of us,” Franquist said. According to Franquist, air quality monitoring is not an unusual occurrence, though. Odor complaints related to industrial sources around the state are sometimes reported and, in turn, monitored to determine if a nuisance or public health issue is present. Data is turned over to the Department of Health Services, which Franquist said indicated no apparent immediate
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality conducted its first round of ambient air quality monitoring in Tonopah and Arlington from February 12 through March 12. (West Valley View file photo)
health concern. The second round of testing is planned for this summer. It will likely be a week or two session and “more refined,” Franquist said. “That first round was kind of a screening round of monitoring to give us an idea of where the highest
impacts are, so we could actually hone in on those areas,” he said. “The difference this time around is it’s going to be much more refined monitoring, and so we will be able to do hour by hour and day by day so we can match up very specifically with the AAAQGs.”
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received a $1 million signing bonus. He played for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League after the 2010 regular season. He won the championship, and returned after the 2011 season, only to injure his elbow and undergo Tommy John surgery. Solis has also suffered from knee and shoulder issues. “I feel great,” he said. “The biggest thing right now is my command of all my pitches. I have 15 strikeouts and five walks. I’d like to change that. “Health is the biggest thing in my career. I need to stay healthy to compete with some of the best, and I feel I can do that.”
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Musselwhite’s top priorities are protecting the retirement industry, Luke Air Force Base’s mission and the Valley’s water supply. “That (retirement) industry needs people in Washington who understand how to protect Social Security,” he explained. “It functions just fine, thank you. It doesn’t need to be privatized. It doesn’t need to be attacked. “Medicare is a problem. It needs to be improved; in my opinion, needs to be given single coverage. We need Harry Truman’s old idea of universal health coverage, which means basically Medicare or something improved. Medicare needs to be made available to everybody.” On water, he said, “Water is absolutely critical to us in the Valley, in the West Valley here. And that is something we need to keep an eye on. And that’s an inner-state thing and it will be a national issue if we start running low on water here.” Overall, when it comes to hot-button subjects, Musselwhite chooses to focus on challenges facing locals. “I can talk about the national issues, but it seems like that’s kind of controlled right now by things that are really nationally non-issues,” he said. “Stormy Daniels, that’s not, to me, a national issue, these things that we need to be attending to. I mean, it’s in the news but is that really a problem that we nationally need to solve?” He continued, “So I’m thinking about things that are not necessarily in the news that we need to look at, and I get those issues from having lived here for 27 years.” Musselwhite wants to get “back to
fundamentals” essential for maintaining a democracy. Those five fundamentals are, as listed on his campaign website, a belief in the value and worth of the individual, the equality of all people, majority rule with rights for minorities, the necessity of compromise, and individual freedom. “My views are that democracy won’t succeed if people don’t have the values it takes to make it succeed,” he said. “You can’t take an army over to a nation and introduce democracy to them if they don’t have the values. And the values are those five things that I listed. They’re fundamental values that we have to have.” But with 16 months of talking to voters behind him and decades of experience in small local governments and education, Musselwhite looks forward to the upcoming months of campaigning. “In local government, there’s a lot of negativity that’s right outside the door and a lot of people criticizing, complaining and fussing, but with this, the response I’ve gotten from the people is really very positive,” Musselwhite said. “The most common comment to me is, ‘Thank you for what you’re doing. Thank you for standing up.’ So, that helps everybody. “Win or lose, you’re making it better because you’re giving people an opportunity to have a choice on the ballot. And we haven’t had that in this district for several years back. It was just one person, and that’s not a democracy. You need to have a choice, and Democrats need to have a voice. They need to have a choice, too, and they’re going to have the luxury of a choice this time.” For more information, visit bobmusselwhiteforcongress.com.
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Praise for the Buckeye PD; expletives for the LAPD Editor: I would like to give some praise to Buckeye PD. I was recently granted a five-year restraining order by the CA Superior Court against an ex-boyfriend who raped me and caused me to have to undergo very painful gynecological exams as a result. Additionally, this man has created numerous websites and fake social media profiles about me that include defamatory theses and graphic pictures. The restraining order states he is required to remove...all posts about me, as well as not post anything else in the future. Not only has he not removed anything; he has created additional posts. To make an excruciatingly long story shorter, I contacted both the LAPD (the respondent’s local PD) as well as Buckeye PD. Officer Hoffmeister of the Buckeye PD went out of his way to try to protect me in his jurisdiction. The LAPD (after multiple calls and un-returned messages) literally told me that they will do nothing because this is a misdemeanor infraction. I was under the impression that misdemeanor offenses were still cause for arrest. The LAPD has proven itself utterly feckless and useless. Parenthetically, this is not the first time the LAPD has been overly lax in helping me with this man. After calling 9-1-1 because he was outside my door trying to get in, I had to call back 45 minutes later to find out where the police were. “I don’t know” was the answer I got. Eventually, one and a half hours after placing the call to a division 1.6 miles from my home, the police finally arrived. Needless to say, he was long gone by then. Why is it so hard to get a rapist arrested, yet others get arrested for much lesser offenses so easily? I am so very glad that I have permanently removed myself from Los Angeles. Thank you, Officer Hoff, for your help. No thanks to LAPD. Catharine Erikson Buckeye
From a former educator Editor: Dear Mr. David Leibowitz,
I’m pleased to read that you have such a high regard for teachers! Previously, I would not have guessed this. Having taught in Arizona for 38 years, you get a little touchy about anyone “speaking” in regards to education who hasn’t been there themselves. I graduated from Buckeye Union High School in 1964. I graduated from ASU in 1968. Fall of ’68 I started teaching at Liberty Elementary, the same elementary school I graduated from in 1960. Oh, I left out I got married in 1967! Once again, I must write that I’m happily surprised that you backed teachers. I worked a while with the AEA and NEA, but I got out of them because they’re too much like a labor union. Additionally, to the West Valley View, In the paper you had “about” 12 letters to the editor about education. Well, I’m a retired teacher (all in Arizona) of 36 school years, nine “years” of summer school and two semesters of teaching classes at the community college. I was able to buy a home and support my wife and three children. If there is any secret you need to know, it is know everything about your contract. For me, I decided to get out of AEA and NEA. This isn’t right for all people, but it did help me. The biggest help for me turned out to be the use of unused sick leave! I cashed in big time by not using sick leave for 24 years, then cashing it in when I retired. Thank God I seemed to only get sick on holidays. Bernard Leo Oviatt Sr. Salome
The threat of noise Editor: Even in the ancient world, noise was acknowledged as a risk to human health, and in our modern world, scientific methods have measured the damaging effects of noise well beyond just hearing loss. Noise pollution is a serious threat to public health and welfare. Noise is much more than just a nuisance—it is a major health hazard. Noise is a stressor on the human body. It causes the “fight or flight” syndrome, releasing cortisol and other harmful chemicals into the blood stream. Over time, these chemicals build up in the body, leading to a host of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, aggression, chronic fatigue, headaches,
high blood pressure, hypertension, depression and anxiety. The Noise Control Act of 1972 established a national policy to promote a healthy, noise-free environment for all Americans. To enforce the Noise Control Act, the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (ONAC) was created within the EPA. In 1981, the director of ONAC was informed that the Office of Management and Budget, under President Reagan’s order, was eliminating all funding for the ONAC. President Reagan stripped the ONAC of its funding because of pressure from industries affected by the ONAC’s noise regulations. The elimination of the federal noise office is responsible, to a significant degree, for the uncontrolled levels of noise pollution in the United States today. The two primary sources of preventable noise are the aftermarket muffler industry and the amplified subwoofer industry. The public has gradually integrated into the culture of noise that these industries promote. Living in our society today is much like living in the middle of a NASCAR racetrack alongside a bass noise competition. The police have abdicated their duty to enforce muffler laws and nuisance laws. Find out more @AZnoiseban. William Pitt Buckeye
Teacher funding Editor: It is sooo wrong to single out and expect a selected group of people ($250K-plus) to foot the bill for teachers’ raises. It’s not fair, it’s unAmeri-
can and it’s discriminatory. Plus they don’t all have kids in school. I already get charged for several school bonds on my property taxes. It’s not right just because the majority votes to take more of my money because I own property. Where do I get to vote to take their money? If I owe the schools more money than others, what do others owe me in return? Why should rich people have less rights? We all need to share the cost of better schools; it’s the fair thing to do. Can you argue that? Dustan Howard Goodyear
Republican greed Editor: This year, our Republican-controlled government signed into law the largest deficit spending budget ever. The Republicans increased deficit spending and unanimously passed massive tax cuts. Today (May 1), our VP is in Tempe selling the Republican plan for more tax cuts. These new tax cuts are timed as a ploy for more votes this November. Pandering to their white, pro-life, anti-minority, conservative base, the Republicans preach less spending and smaller government. But, abortion is still legal, Obamacare is still here and, worst of all, government size and spending is bigger than it’s ever been. Where are our conservative Republican congressmen on these issues when it comes to action? Blaming Hillary, Obama and the mainstream media is not action. The Republicans have the ball!
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Letters...continued from page 10 And meanwhile, our so-called family-valued Christian president is being sued by two former porn stars. Trump can’t keep people in his cabinet and no one wants his open cabinet jobs. Remember when Trump said he was going to get the brightest and best people? The executive branch is in chaos because President Trump is a disaster. Trump cannot be trusted and clearly couldn’t care less about the budget deficits…to say the least. Are Republicans so partisan they refuse to see how bad President Trump is? I think the answer is yes. This is not “fake news,” folks! Republican greed is now worse than it has ever been before. Greed-based government is doomed to fail. Failed government is bad news for every person in America. Trump and the Republicans clearly do not have America’s best interests in mind and are clearly not making America great again. Harry Callahan Goodyear
Red for Ed Editor: I am not sure what that even means, Red for Ed, but I believe the teachers made their point in a very dignified manner. I want to praise and congratulate the teachers in having a protest which should make all of us proud. They did it right! I do not know what the issues were, except it was mostly about money. The governor said they will get a 20-percent raise by 2020, and that is a good thing. Now on to the point of my letter. I am not personally familiar with the issues but wish the teachers well. It was so refreshing for me to see a protest conducted over a six-day period, in the way our Constitution provides. Mostly I saw Caucasian women carrying signs which were civil. No profanity on those signs. Nobody was shaking their fist at the cameras and shouting profanities. No automobiles were being turned over or set on fire. No stores were being looted. How absolutely refreshing to see a civil protest in a manner prescribed by law, and without civil disobedience. There was strong resolve shown, but no hatred or signs demonizing our leaders. The police were not called to control an angry crowd. No protestors were bussed in from out of state. In a nut shell, the Red for Ed protest was conducted in a manner which should make Arizona proud and set an example for the rest of the United States! Point being this protest was conducted in a lawful manner, unlike the usual organized and unlawful
protests we are all so sick of seeing on our TV screens. The Red for Ed protest represented how our system should work. God bless all of you dedicated teachers. (BTW now watch me get criticized for saying Caucasian women. I will be called racist for implying, so it will be said, that Caucasians are better than other people. That rhetoric, should it be said, will be pure PC garbage). Roy Azzarello Goodyear
Re: A message to bicyclists Editor: A WVV letter writer recently urged bicycle riders on the roadway not to ride on the white line. As an avid bicyclist there are many reasons for riding near, on or even to the left side of the white line. The shoulder may be in poor condition, there may be debris on the shoulder or the shoulder may be too narrow for safe travel. Bicyclists are required by law to stay as far right on a roadway as PRACTICABLE. Motorists don’t see the hazards in a roadway that can cause crashes to a bicyclist. Bicyclists are legally entitled to full use of a traffic lane when necessary for safe passage and motorists are required by law to allow three feet of clearance for a bicycle. Let’s all look out for each other on the roadway. Everybody wants the same thing, to finish the ride, in whatever mode, safely. Mary Ann Padglick Litchfield Park
Opinion on teachers strike Editor: “Goldwater Institute mulls suing districts over closures” According to Jarrett Haskovec, the AEA’s general counsel, “‘Instead, teachers are engaging in a walkout as a form of protest and petitioning activity,’ he wrote to Brnovich. ‘Teachers are not seeking concessions from school districts, but rather are seeking to create public awareness of the dire condition of the public school funding and to demand action and a remedy from the state legislature and the governor.’” [Emphasis mine] The demand for action after the “and to…” mentioned by Mr. Haskovec makes it a strike. A walkout to raise awareness is a protest action (still questionable). Demand for action and remedy take it over the strike threshold regardless of the attempt to reject such a label. The real issue is that the same kids they claim to be concerned about are be-
ing used as pawns in this political movement. The timing of this strike was set with malicious forethought using the impact on the schoolchildren (especially the high school seniors) and their parents as leverage. It’s hard to be sympathetic with a group of professionals who use those in their charge as tools to accomplish their demands during the most critical time of the school year. All of this on top of a commitment by the governor and the Legislature to address their concerns by budgeting a 20-percent increase for teachers with additional moneys committed to support staff over the next five years. I would love to hear from the teachers union why this “protest” was not done at the beginning of the school year where it would have minimal impact on those they are being paid to educate (but still a major impact on the parents of young ones). Do you really want to raise awareness or are other agendas driving your actions? Steve Augustine Buckeye
Buckeye long-range planning Editor: A lot goes on behind the scenes. The city of Buckeye is a good exam-
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ple. Good planning increased the land size of Buckeye to 392 square miles. This and incorporation prevented the town of Buckeye from becoming part of another town. In 2014, the town of Buckeye became a city. Becoming a city made Buckeye more attractive to business investment. Take a step back to 2000, when the town began working with developers planning the Sundance Development. The first homes in the residential area were built in 2004. Residents needed services so, in 2007, the area around Watson and Yuma opened to provide shopping for the residents of Buckeye. Other developers planned a shopping area at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and Verrado/Airport Road. Unfortunately, in 2007, there was a downturn in the economy and the developers decided to abandon their project. Too bad. It would have been a gold mine. Located on the north side of Interstate 10 are Banner Health Care Clinic (Abrazo ER is located in the Watson/Yuma Rd complex), Culver’s Fuel and Food Stop, a car wash and a new self-storage facility, with more to come; all adjacent to the residential homes of Verrado and just north of Interstate 10. The city of Buckeye planners have
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tried for some time to attract theatres, restaurants and other businesses, but those businesses have to make sure that they have a population base to support their return on investment. According to 2017 statistics, Goodyear had a population of 65,275 and 21,491 total occupied homes. For the same period, Buckeye had a population of 50,876 and 14,424 total occupied homes. Buckeye covers an area of 392 square miles, pretty spread out. The city of Buckeye is ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. There are over 30 developments planned for the area, and Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, has purchased 24,000 acres of land between Buckeye and Tonopah for a “smart city” to be called Belmont. All this doesn’t happen in the blink of an eye and the mayor, city council, city manager, planning, etc. are all working to make the city of Buckeye attractive to home buyers and businesses. Just wait and see. Marilyn A. Walker Vollmer Buckeye
Boycott down products Editor: It is horrifying to watch a down product such as a pillow, comforter or jacket being made. The geese are fully conscious when their feathers are ripped out one by one. The pain for these birds is horrific, and they scream in agony as each feather is yanked from their bodies, leaving large gaping holes. It is hard to understand how we as human beings can take part in something this cruel. Then, next time you are looking for a down jacket or pillow, please think of the pain that our feathered friends endured to provide that jacket or pillow. Please consider boycotting any product made from down.
Paul Daffinrud Buckeye
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For Rep. Townsend to teacher critics, facts went out the window By David Leibowitz One of my favorite journalistic staples nowadays is the “fact check.” Typically, fact checks involve a media outlet assigning a 19-year-old college intern to gauge the truth of a public figure’s statement – usually by Googling stuff or making some phone calls. Then, said intern ranks the veracity of the statement using stars. Four stars means George “I Cannot Tell A Lie” Washington would’ve been proud. One star? That means President Trump probably said it. In between, three stars means, “Yeah, that sounds about right,” and two stars means, “I found a bunch of confusing stuff on the Internet, so this seems mostly false.” I mention fact checks because now seems like the right time to examine some of the rhetoric surrounding Arizona’s #RedForEd movement. The state’s education budget had just passed in the wee hours of Thursday (May 3) – including a 20 percent pay raise for teachers – and the Legislature sleepily debated the balance of the budget. With Gov. Ducey signing House Bill 2663 Thursday at dawn, Arizona’s 60,000 striking schoolteachers
will presumably now return with a bullhorn. to work, creating the next Townsend’s logic is no generation of intern fact different than the tired libcheckers. eral syllogism that says, Until then? You’re stuck “David Duke is a racist. with me. David Duke is a RepubliLet’s begin the can. Thus, all Republicans fact-checking with Mesa are racist.” state Rep. Kelly Townsend, Next up, let’s examine who has branded #Reda nugget of conventional ForEd as a Socialist plot wisdom best expressed by Leibowitz. (Photo the phrase, “We will rebecause of the far-left affin- David courtesy Advisor Group) ities of one of the group’s member in November.” leaders, Noah Karvelis. You’ve heard that one a Says Townsend: “Mr. Karvelis has few thousand times lately, uttered by openly supported Socialist ideas and rec- political partisans who claim #Redommends his fellow teachers do the same. ForEd will create a massive #wave This is absolutely unacceptable and as a colored either blue – resulting in the veteran of the US Navy, I cannot and will defeat of incumbent Republican Ducey not negotiate with such a group.” – or red – keeping the GOP firmly enI’m giving Townsend’s accusation trenched statewide. one star. I give the wave concept two stars – Is Karvelis a Commie? I don’t know mostly false. Why? Mostly because where he fits between Karl Marx and it’s May and Election Day isn’t for five Bernie Sanders. But here’s what I do months. I suspect much of the passion know: Tens of thousands of teachers around #RedForEd will have subsided demanding better pay and additional by then for the 6.9 million Arizonans not education funding cannot be pigeon- wearing a red t-shirt or posting #Purpleholed by the beliefs of one 23-year-old ForParents opposition statements.
Additionally, Ducey has acquitted himself well on the public relations front, standing by the narrative that teachers wanted raises and he found the money – more than $1 billion for education. Expect to see that sound bite on millions of dollars of TV ads all summer and fall. Finally, let’s defy fact-checking tradition and rank a statement as deserving negative stars – so false, it defies comprehension. It’s the accusation made by counter-protesters that Arizona’s teachers are “greedy” for striking. Really? Greedy? For demanding a raise to about the national average teacher’s salary – $58,000 a year – in a profession that demands a college degree, licensing, ongoing professional development and the ability to educate dozens of kids all day long for nine months a year? If that’s how you define greed, well, allow me to politely suggest that you need to go ahead and check your damn facts. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.
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By Connor Dziawura
Greetings, readers! Welcome back to another great edition of Business Briefcase. As May is well underway, I have plenty of developments to discuss for the week. As can be expected, plenty is happening in Goodyear, but this week brings some news from areas not as often represented. There was a land purchase in Tonopah, but there are also several items in western Phoenix. But of course, with plenty of developments on the table, the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce is aiding a new Goodyear-based army recruitment center in holding its grand-opening ceremony, while also bringing back the popular Lunch N Learn session, albeit with a new focus. Well, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of what I just mentioned. Here are the details! First, JR Investments 1 LLC purchased 200 acres of land east of 383rd Avenue and Indian School Road in Tonopah for $1.7 million. SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors’ Jonathan Levy represented the seller, James Coyne of Nevada-based Indian School 200 LLC, in the off-market cash transaction. The escrow period was 60 days. “I am happy for both my client, as well as the buyer for adding another investment property to his portfolio,” Levy said. According to an SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors press release, Coyne was still contemplating whether to sell the property after his initial conversation with Levy, who then presented him with market statistics on future growth and development expectations. The choice then became a no-brainer.
“Jonathan certainly earned his fee on this transaction for the simple reason he called me,” Coyne said. “It’s a great example of being persistent in this business.” Chase Bank, a 4,214-square-foot net-leased property in Goodyear, also recently sold for $4.95 million. The sale was announced by commercial real estate investment services firm Marcus & Millichap via its Phoenix office’s regional manager, Ryan Sarbinoff. Chase Bank is located at 9846 S. Estrella Parkway. Continuing, a new army recruitment center will hold its grand opening event at noon Monday, May 14. Lt. Col. David Clukey, battalion commander, will be present, and refreshments will be served. The community is invited. The army recruitment center is located at 15570 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 102, Goodyear. For more information about the event, contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. Last week I discussed Abrazo West’s “A” grade, awarded by The Leapfrog Group in its latest hospital safety report card. Well, the Washington, D.C.based organization awarded Banner Estrella Medical Center an “A” grade as well. Banner Estrella and Abrazo West are among 750 “A”-grade hospitals spanning the country, which also includes Abrazo’s Central and Arrowhead campuses. “It’s a tremendous honor to once again receive the highest grade possible for safety,” said Courtney Ophaug, CEO of Banner Estrella Medical Center. “Our team does an exceptional job
of continually focusing on making sure every patient receives high quality, safe care every time.” The grades are awarded every spring and fall, with Banner Estrella receiving an “A” in patient safety each time since fall 2015. Efforts in patient protection and high safety standards are considered when The Leapfrog Group awards grades, which reflect hospitals’ performances on specific process and outcome measures. The peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free-to-the-public Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is based on 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data and developed under the guidance of an expert panel. For more information, such as Banner Estrella’s full grade details, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org. Banner Estrella Medical Center is located at 9201 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, several blocks north of Tolleson. I also received an inquiry about a development at 99th and Campbell avenues, which is in west Phoenix, just inside the West Valley View’s circulation area. A city of Phoenix Planning and Development spokesperson said it is a 96,183-gross-square-foot two-story building. I will report back when I get more information from the architect. On Tuesday, May 15, Arizona Federal Credit Union Avondale will hold a grand opening at 3 p.m. The new branch will have staff available to meet, as well as refreshments. It’s located at 13085 W. McDowell Road. Then, on Friday, May 18, Mor Furniture for Less will hold a grand opening at noon at its new location,
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10165 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. For more information on either event, contact the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce at 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. To round out the column, the oft-hosted Lunch N Learn is, of course, returning, this time with a focus on how to write a press release. This session, from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, will be presented by The SmallTooth-Dog Publishing Group LLC’s Sean Buvala at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For more information, contact Buvala at 602-3417093 or staff@smalltoothdog.com. You can also visit smalltoothdog.com/ author-education-workshops. That’s all the briefs for this week! Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 9, 2018
Trek Bicycle Store rebuilds from the ground up
By Connor Dziawura
Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix moved from Avondale to Goodyear and it’s the company’s only concept store in the Valley. “The only other concept store is in Tucson," co-owner Brandon van Leuven said. Tucson boasts two. The Goodyear store is essentially a brand showcase, focusing primarily on Trek Bicycle Corp. products. They do, however, carry some other brands of bikes and accessories, too. Van Leuven and his business partner, Brian Abraham, opened Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix in Avondale in February 2011. Because the two quickly outgrew their space, they moved to a temporary location last fall while construction on a new, larger location was underway. Just over a month ago, Abraham and van Leuven moved into their new permanent location in Goodyear. “We just wanted a larger space to showcase more product and to have more room in back for our mechanics to work and repair bikes and everything like that,” Abraham said. “So, it was just kind of a need to get a little bit bigger space.” Van Leuven added they saw the expense in leasing and paying rent. “Having our own piece of land, having our own building, this is something that’s going to be our future, really,” he said. The new space next to Rudy’s BarB-Q was built from the ground up. Though the interior showroom is basically complete, they said, awnings and other finishing touches on the exterior remain.
Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix’s “pride and joy,” van Leuven added, will soon turn high-tech. “We are finalizing some of the software and things,” van Leuven said. “We have a 3-D motion capture fit studio that we’re getting together, and that will be something that’s pretty special that nobody else – at least in the state – has, for sure. “Once we get that up and running, we become proficient at it, that’s going to be a very special Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix recently piece of our business.” moved into a larger showroom in Goodyear. The room, Abraham son’s actually riding on said, will allow shop employees to “fine tune” based on hip the bike” as opposed to movements, different leg lengths or taking manual measureany number of circumstances on a per- ments. Although the locally son-to-person basis. The two compared owned and operated loit to motion capture used for films. “Where we got it from, they had cation's employees are made two for the entire world, and one still getting up to speed of them was this one and the other one on the system, they inwas at a bike shop in Germany,” Abra- tend for it to be a big draw. ham said. “I think it’ll be pretThe room uses a variety of cameras ty cool once it’s all up as well as markers placed on riders to enthusiasts Brian Abraham, left, and Brandon van and running and word Bike view a 3-D representation of their biLeuven own Trek's Goodyear shop. (West Valley View photos by Melissa cycling movements through a comput- kind of gets around that Fossum) we have the capability er screen. Trek Bicycle Store of West Phoenix “It can get me angles in real time,” to do something like this,” Abraham 13810 W. Test Drive fitter/mechanic Glenn Amundsen said. said. “It’s kind of cool to have that Goodyear “It’s definitely a lot more accurate to level of technology for riders here in 623-536-8454 take the measurement while the per- the Valley.” trekwestphoenix.com
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PebbleCreek takes home honors at merchandising event By Connor Dziawura
Robson Resort Communities raked in big honors at the 33rd annual Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) competition, which was recently held at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale. Although Robson has a variety of master-planned developments spanning Arizona and Texas, many of the MAME honors were bestowed upon Robson’s PebbleCreek community in Goodyear. At the competition, PebbleCreek won “Best Detached Product Design for Homes from $350,001 to $500,000” for its 2,165-square-foot Solaris plan; “Best Detached Active Adult Product Design $300,000 and over” for its 2,313-square-foot Vienta plan; “Best Outdoor Merchandising for Homes Under $450,000” for its 2,020-squarefoot Fresco plan; “Best Outdoor Merchandising for Homes $450,001 to $700,000” for its 3,077-square-foot Bacara plan; and “Best Sales Person of the Year with a Company Closing Less than 250 homes a Year” for Doug
Taylor. Its DesertFest also earned a special recognition in the category of “Best Ad Campaign by a Master-Planned Community.” Aside from its Goodyear-centric honors, Robson Ranch Arizona in Eloy won “Best Detached Active Adult Product Design under $300,000” for its 1,997-square-foot Fresco plan. Robson Resort Communities also won “Best Billboard” and, for the third consecutive year, it was the prestigious 2018 Grand Award winner for “Builder of the Year.” The award is presented by the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona to the builder with the highest point total, with entries in advertising, interior merchandising, product design and individual award categories. Camelot Homes shared that honor this year. “We are delighted to have earned the Grand Award once again from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. It is an honor for our talented team who is the core of
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Millennium baseball taking steps in right direction under Burleson By Griffin Fabits The Millennium Tigers’ bid to continue their Cinderella story into the 6A state tournament was denied April 28 after a run-in with the No. 1 seed Mountain View Toros. The Toros edged the Tigers in the tournament’s second round in a backand-forth affair that ended 5-4. In Jerod Burleson’s rookie season as the Tigers skipper – and in the inaugural season of his head coaching career – he admitted to “90 percent of it being new.” Burleson learned on the fly and led Millennium to a 19-11 record after beginning the year 7-9, the program’s best mark since the spring 2015. The Tigers reached the postseason for a second consecutive year after capturing 6A Southwest Region titles. “I would say we’re taking steps in the right direction,” he said, a modest assessment of his first season in Goodyear. As a No. 24 seed, the Tigers knocked off the No. 9 Pinnacle Pioneers in the tournament’s play-in game.
They gave the top team in the state a run for its money in the next round, a testament to the kind of baseball the Tigers played under Burleson. Against the Toros, the Tigers held a 4-2 lead going into the bottom of the fifth inning before yielding three runs that ultimately sealed Millennium’s fate. Burleson’s boys failed to come back and were held scoreless over the final two frames. “We got matched up with a really good team that was really well coached. Our bats were there, we were defensively sound, we threw the ball great. “We just played a really good team that was really well coached.” Add Millennium to the list of one of those “really well coached” teams after Burleson’s tremendous debut. The program will graduate five seniors this spring and boasts a 2019 class rich of talent, which bodes well for a third consecutive postseason appearance. And despite the heartbreak of a 5-4 tournament loss, those initial feelings have not lingered. Nor is there a bad
taste in Burleson’s mouth that will reside there until next spring. He can sleep peacefully and earnestly turn the page because he believes his team gave him everything they had. “If our pitcher came out and walked 15 guys or we got no-hit or we had 12 errors, then maybe something would be playing over and over,” he said. “But, you know what, we played well. We were a 24 seed who knocked off a really good team in the first round in the play-in game. We gave the No. 1 team in the state a run.” Though it wouldn’t be fair to have it hang over their heads any Jerod Burleson is head coach for Millennium High longer, Burleson hopes it’ll teach School's Tigers. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum) the Tigers a lesson. A painful told his team following its loss. lesson albeit, but one that teams often “We can revisit that feeling in the offendure to set the standard for the season when we’re in the weight room following season. and we really don’t want to work out “Remember this feeling that you’re because we’re tired and we’re feeling having right now so you know what lazy, so we can recall it and push us feeling you don’t want to have,” he over the edge.”
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Seniors have Verrado two wins from title By Griffin Fabits
Seniors Hayden Brown and Brady Bulger have had their fingerprints all over the Verrado Vipers’ quest for a state tournament title in the first three rounds of play. The pair was up to its usual doings in the Vipers 4-0 win over Ironwood Ridge on April 28, when Brown singled and scored a run and Bulger scored a run to complement two HBP. Fast forward two days, Brown and Bulger led the Vipers to a 7-3 win over Buena courtesy of Brown’s leadoff home run just two pitches into the game. Bulger chimed in with two hits, two runs scored and a slick defensive showing at second base. And on May 3, two of Verrado’s main culprits were at it again: Brown doubled, scored twice and reached base a second time via walk while Bulger singled, scored a run and had two HBP in a 5-4 win over Notre Dame Prep. Sitting just two wins away from a state championship appearance, Brown and Bulger are putting the finishing touches on their Verrado careers just like they started, when they burst onto the scene as a pair of baby-faced freshmen in the spring of 2015. “As a freshman, I felt like the whole year, ‘If I mess up all these guys are going to hate me,’” Brown joked. Now on a roster full of senior leadership – 11 to be exact – Brown and Bulger are seasoned veterans. They’ve been varsity regulars since their freshmen seasons – a part of three different coaching changes – now knocking on the door of Arizona high school baseball history after a program-best 26-4 campaign. There’s plenty to like about the team they’re currently on – and with good reason – as this is arguably the most potent group they’ve been a part over the span of their four-year tenures. “I like how loose we are. Even last night (April 30 versus Buena) when it got close, I said something in the dugout and kind of snapped everybody back into it. But we’re still messing around in the dugout, still locked in, still having fun at the same time and I think that’s what keeps us so loose,” Brown said. “We’re going to score and we’re going to play good defense; that’s what we do,” Bulger piggy-backed.
With the second-round win versus Buena, the 2017-2018 Vipers have gone the furthest of any baseball team in school history. The only other playoff victory came in the spring of 2014, when Brown and Bulger were just first-year teammates as eighth graders at Verrado Middle School. Heading into their senior campaign, they had yet to advance past the first round of the tournament. They failed to do so in 2015, when they shared a clubhouse with future Major League Baseball draft picks Blake Perkins and Jesus Azuaje. Nor in the two seasons that followed, when they lost a combined 16 times over a 64-game stretch. The pressure was mounting heading into their final spring for the “monkey to be lifted from our backs,” as Brown bluntly put it. “It was amazing. It felt like the world was lifted off of my shoulders. It was a good feeling, realizing, ‘Wow, we did that. Finally,’” said Bulger after notching their first playoff win at Verrado, as Brown brought it to life with a long, exaggerated exhale. Brown, who previously bounced around from position to position but now is penciled into the lineup everyday as an outfielder, has a .361 average in 98 career games at Verrado, according to maxpreps.com. He’s scored 93 runs, launched 10 home runs and owns a .665 slugging percentage. He will continue his baseball career at Scottsdale Community College. Bulger, the sure-handed middle infielder committed to Utah Valley University, appeared in 110 games, batting .409 with 69 career RBI, 149 runs scored and 50 stolen bases at Verrado. Still without a loss in the doubleelimination round, the Vipers will play the winner of Notre Dame Prep and Flowing Wells on May 10. Regardless of what happens on or before May 15 – the day of the 5A state championship game, the pair will be known as two of the finest to ever don the black and gold. A state championship title with a good-looking ring to match would be quite the send-off, and an appropriate ending, to their prolific Verrado careers.
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Millennium beach volleyball loses in state championship
By Eric Newman The Millennium High School beach volleyball team fell just short of perfection on May 3, losing 4-1 to Perry High School in the A.I.A. Division 1 State Volleyball Championship Final at Mesquite High School in Gilbert. The loss was the only defeat the Tigers suffered all season, having gone an undefeated 15-0 in the regular season and playoffs, dropping just seven of a possible 75 individual matches up to that point. Though the state final constituted the first match between the two teams all season, Millennium and Perry have a long, strenuous volleyball history. Most recently, Perry defeated Millennium 3-2 in the 2017 A.I.A. Indoor Volleyball 6A Quarterfinals at the end of the fall season. “I know one or two of the girls, and some of the others know each other, and we’ve all played a lot, so there’s that competitiveness between all of us,” Millennium junior Bailey Schlosser said. Schlosser and freshman Natalie
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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.
Sounds of Broadway
Estrella Mountain Community Choir will present a free choir performance at 7 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For information, call 623-935-8000.
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Food For Fines
Avondale Public Library is partnering with local food banks this month to restock their shelves. Library patrons with library fines are invited to pay off fees with non-perishable food items. For each food item, one dollar will be deducted from a patron’s library account fines. To donate, visit either the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive or the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue from 1 to 5 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2665.
Toddler Time
STEAM Spot
The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, holds an interactive
Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and crafts from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.
Spring Demolition Derby
Enjoy Demolition Derby with lawn mower races, kid races, activities, food and beverages from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The derby begins at 7 p.m. at the Buckeye Arena, 615 N. Fourth Street. Adult tickets are $10, tickets for children ages six to twelve are $5 and children five years and younger are free. For information, call 623-349-6322.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aldea at Estrella Falls, 2400 N. Bullard Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.
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World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
Contemplative Prayer & 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.
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The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 21064 W. Main Street, Buckeye, from 9 to 11 a.m. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
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Not Hungry Tonight
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.
Preschool Time
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.
Verrado by Bashas’ Bookmobile
Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Toddler Storytime
Children’s Community Choir
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.
Code Club
The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids age 8-12 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 623-349-6300.
program for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.
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The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Grades three through five will start at 5 p.m. and kindergarten through second grade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.
Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, email and more at 11 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)
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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.
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Goodyear Fire Department EMS Open House
Learn safety tips from Goodyear Fire Department’s medical professionals from 9 a.m. to noon at the Goodyear Fire Station 183, 3075 N. Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-882-7801.
Sonoran Desert Discovery Hike
Master Gardener Q&A
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 you may have. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12
Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Attend a free information session from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Long Term Care at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Join Park Naturalist Melanie for an informative hike focused on plants commonly found in Skyline Regional Park at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Learn interesting facts about plants located along the trail and their special adaptation to life in the Sonoran Desert. Bring water and sun protection, wear closedtoe shoes and meet at bridge. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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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
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop
Area Agency on Agency invites those suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and COPD to a free workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-391-5781.
Baby Time
Bring babies through age 2 for an early literacy program with books, games and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
EON Business Meet-up
Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
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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 602-651-3507.
eye 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.
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Buckeye Business Connection
Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buck-
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites preschool-age children to participate in an hour of art at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Three Rivers Historical Meeting
Learn more about senior living and long term care options from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Tuesday
The American Legion Post #61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting 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.
Preschool Art Studio
Wednesday Tech Help
Master eBooks, email, Word and more from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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.
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6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-391-5781.
Song-Ercise for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Join Ms. Maria and Ms. Gabby for exercise for parents and their children from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Otaku Anime & Manga Club (Ages 10-16)
Watch, draw, discuss and read manga with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, email Kristine at kalbinda@gmail.com.
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The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites grandparents and their grandchildren to a free activity with crafts, snacks, stories and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.
United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)
Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623333-2601.
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Pick up a copy of Ender’s Shadow by Orson Scott Card before joining a book discussion at 1 p.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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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.
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‘Fun’ Demolition Derby returns to Buckeye By Eric Newman
Car and truck drivers will prove which driver is the toughest in Buckeye during the Spring Demolition Derby on Saturday, May 12, at Buckeye Arena. The event will feature more than a dozen custom-built and altered vehicles. Drivers are competing for a portion of the $3,000 grand prize. Dubbed “The Most Fun You Can Have on a Saturday Night,” the demolition derby has been a semiannual tradition since the 1980s in Buckeye. “Every year, when I go to this event and the stands are filled with fans cheering for their favorite vehicles, you just can’t imagine the excitement of the fans,” said Myra Curtis, Buckeye’s community engagement manager. Drivers can enter through the day of the event, which is expected to attract 2,600 spectators. “I think people, in general, like to see things crash, as long as they’re not in them,” Curtis said. “They could either know the people or not, and maybe even just enjoy the
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way the car is painted, but everyone really gets into it.” Besides the demolition event, the derby features lawnmower races, during which participants ride revamp used lawn mowers, normally maxing out at 5 miles per hour, to go anywhere up to 60 miles per hour on a concrete track. Arizona Lawn Mower Association President Brian Rich said the races not only provide a unique viewing experience, but they give builders a sense of pride after spending hours prepping their vehicles. “It’s a lot of fun for people to come out and watch, because a lawn mower is not supposed to go over 5 miles per hour, and we’ve got them in different classes that go up to 30 to even 60 miles an hour,” he said. “These aren’t something you can just buy on the shelves. People find the mowers free or dead underneath a tree somewhere, and they hand-build them themselves to go fast. You have no one else to blame if the mower breaks down or doesn’t perform as well.”
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Five firefighters graduate Goodyear police from Goodyear academy participate in torch run
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The Goodyear Fire Department’s Fire Recruit Academy Class 18-1 graduated on April 14 after 14 weeks of testing and evaluation. Samantha Shellem, Tanner King, Travis Wallace, Ruben Real and Ryan Tartaglio entered the ranks of GFD firefighters. from the Goodyear Fire Department’s Fire Recruit After months of Graduating Academy Class 18-1 was, from left, Ruben Real, Tanner King, extensive classroom and Ryan Tartaglio, Samantha Shellem and Travis Wallace. (Photo manipulative training, courtesy Goodyear Fire Department) these graduates will they assume their new role in our have completed a rigorous regime that community,” said Fire Chief Paul included fire ground operations, ladder Luizzi. evolutions, hose lays, auto extrication, “With this class, the Goodyear rescue systems, firefighting, truck Fire Department will add incredibly company operations, and ventilation qualified firefighters who represent the practices. best our city has to offer. It is our hope “It is exciting to celebrate the that they will thrive in this organization achievement of these firefighters as for many years to come.”
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinksi The Goodyear Police Department participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Arizona on May 3. “The Goodyear Police Department stretched their legs, laced up their running shoes and ran hard to benefit Special Olympics Arizona,” Police Chief Jerry Geier said. “This is an event the Goodyear Police Department looks forward to each year, as it is an opportunity to give back to the community in a special way, by honoring very special athletes.” The Arizona Law Enforcement
Torch Run’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Arizona. Staff carries the torch representing the Flame of Hope and dedicates themselves to helping Special Olympics Arizona throughout the state. Goodyear Police picked up the torch from Buckeye Police at MC85 and Cotton Lane, where Goodyear’s leg of the run began. Staff ran about 7 miles and finished at the southeast corner of Litchfield Road and Van Buren Street. At that point, Goodyear handed the torch to Avondale Police and Department of Corrections.
Programs vary in May at White Tank park By Megan Marples
White Tank Mountain Regional Park is offering a slew of programs in May, ranging from photography to petroglyph hikes. The events cater to all ages and abilities. The park is at 20304 W. White Tank Road, Waddell. For more information or to register, call 623-935-2505 or visit maricopacountyparks.net. Admission is $6 per car.
May 10 Intro to Outdoor Photography
Grab a camera and learn how to take outdoor photographs. Park volunteer Chris Reed will teach camera basics,
including lighting and composition, and then the class will practice those skills during a class on a park trail.
May 11 Nature Discovery: Aquatics
In this hands-on program, kids will learn about water and the importance of it in the desert. This program is designed for ages 8 to 16. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
May 12 Pre-Mother’s Day: Wash Hike
Go on a 3- to 5-mile hike along a
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State Bar kicks off Find-a-Lawyer program
Boys & Girls Clubs’ Tolleson branch hosting farewell party
By West Valley View staff
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix’s longtime Tolleson branch is closing at the end of May. The city of Tolleson owns the building and officials plan to renovate it and reopen it as a community center. The Boys & Girls Clubs’ Tolleson branch has been at 9251 W. Washington Street for 30 years, partnering with the city. “This happened quickly and in a way that surprised our leadership team, but we are making the best of it and planning a communitywide celebration,” said Marcia Mintz, the president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix. The party is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, and it’s open to alumni, members, friends and staff. More than 600 families call the
Facing a legal problem can be intimidating. The State Bar of Arizona is giving consumers the ability to find lawyers in a safe and stress-free way via Find-a-Lawyer. Consumers start by going to the State Bar’s website, AZBar.org. Next, they’ll click on the Find-a-Lawyer button. They can then start the process of finding a lawyer. They’ll have the chance to post a brief summary of their problem and choose a practice area like bankruptcy or divorce. Next, they’ll have the option of saying how much they can afford. They can choose low, medium or high. But the website makes it clear the amount paid likely affects the amount of experience. As with many other professions, the more the consumer is willing to pay, the greater the level of expertise they’ll receive. A 2014 research project done by the Texas A&M University School of Law found that providing legal services for people with lower incomes is an area of great concern. It pointed out that while more than 81 million households earned less than the median income of $51,017 in 2012, many of these individuals made too much to qualify for free legal services. The new Finda-Lawyer will give people with lower
incomes the ability to find the right lawyer at the right price. Once the legal project is posted, Arizona lawyers who practice in that area of law will get an email about the case. They can respond to the consumer with information about how they can help, including information about price. If the consumer gets multiple responses, they can choose which lawyer will meet their needs. People who have limited financial means can also post cases. They’ll be asked to provide information about their income and the number of people in their home. Lawyers willing to help can contact the individuals directly, although it’s important to point out there are only a limited number of free cases handled each year. While lawyers will pay an annual fee to respond to cases, there is no charge per case and no fee splitting. That potentially means lower costs to the consumer. Find-a-Lawyer can be easily accessed by smartphones, tablets and desktop computers, making it a nextgeneration tool. It makes the process of hiring an attorney painless and puts the consumer in control. To learn more just go to AZBar.org and click Find-a-Lawyer.
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Mountains were created from natural science enthusiast Bill Parker. He will discuss how the mountains were named and how the climate is shaping them. Participants will receive a free color map from the presenter.
desert wash with Ranger J.D. Moms are encouraged to participate in this moderate, celebratory hike.
May 12 Desert Fables
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about the plants and animals that inhabit the desert. After the stories, there will be time for questions and a pop quiz.
May 18 Scorpion Night Hike
Search for scorpions in the desert at night with the help of Ranger J.D. Hikers will go along the 1.3-mile Black Rock Long Loop with black lights to view scorpions up close.
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May 24 Sunrise Hike
Head out on a 5:15 a.m. hike to experience a summer sunrise in the desert. Participants will see ancient petroglyphs on this 1.5-mile hike on the Black Rock Long Loop.
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branch home. “We want a big farewell to this ‘home away from home’ for two generations of club kids in the West Valley,” she said. Tolleson memberships will be honored at any of the organization’s 12 locations, including the Tri-City West Thornwood Branch, 301 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, 623-932-1154; or the Spencer D. & Mary Jane Stewart Branch at 6629 W. Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, 602-848-1022.
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Arizona Broadway Theatre opens expanded Encore Room
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Arizona Broadway Theatre recently cut the ribbon on the newly expanded Encore Room. The space went from a small 1,000-square-foot meeting room to a 6,000-square-foot hi-tech multimedia performance, banquet and conference space. By more than doubling the existing footprint, ABT can offer Valley arts enthusiasts a more diverse and varied roster of shows, concerts, guest artists and special events. It also provides much-needed banquet, conference and seminar meeting space for West Valley businesses, associations and organizations. In the 12 years since opening its doors in the Phoenix market on November 5, 2005, ABT has grown to be a nationally recognized producer of musical theater, drawing top talent to the Valley of the Sun from New York City and from the vast pool talent in Arizona. Through its Mainstage shows, Theatre for Young Audiences, and Academy for Young Performers
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The Encore Room provides much-needed banquet, conference and seminar meeting space for West Valley businesses, associations and organizations. (Photo courtesy Arizona Broadway Theater)
Mary-Poppins or contact the Arizona Broadway Theatre box office at 623776-8400. Mary Poppins moves to the Herberger Theater Center July 6 to July 22. Curtain times at 7:30 p.m. July 6; 2 p.m. July 7, July 12, July 14 and
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programs, as well as through special events and banquet bookings, ABT has seen more than 900,000 patrons pass through its doors. “From much-needed banquet, conference and event space in the West Valley to an entirely new opportunity for a variety of programming at ABT, the new Encore Room is going to take what our patrons have come to call the ‘ABT experience’ to a whole new level,” said Brad York, ABT’s director of marketing. In other ABT news, the organization’s 100th Mainstage Production, Mary Poppins, flies onto the ABT and Herberger Theater Center stages in June and July. It appears at the Arizona Broadway Theatre June 1 to June 30, with curtain times at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 2 p.m. Thursdays June 14 and June 21; and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Arizona Broadway Theatre is located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit azbroadway.org/
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The city of Avondale brought families together for a Cinco de Mayo-inspired street festival. Arts and crafts, Hispanic foods and entertainment galore – including musical guests and mechanical bull riding – were on site for guests of all ages to enjoy. Ballet Folklorico Esperanza and Mariachi Juvenil de me Tierra are just a couple of the different entertainers that were present. 1. Mariachi Juvenil de me Tierra was very popular with the crowd; 2. Diego Cordero, 12, of Litchfield Park, attempted to ride a mechanical bull; 3. Ashley Meza, 11, of Avondale, and Cielo Aubee, 16, of Scottsdale, represented Señorita Fiestas Patrias; 4. Circus Fire captivated the crowd; 5. Emily Porto, Aracely Alvarado, Alexis Martinez, 13, and Jesse Porto, 3, all of Tolleson, enjoyed the food and festivities; 6. Ivan, Isaias, Isabel and Isaac Talavera enjoyed walking around the event; 7. Jareline Villalobos, 14, and Chantal Meza, 16, both of Phoenix, represented Reina de Nuestras Tradiciones and Reina Del ballet Florklorico, respectively.
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Bags of Hope combats youth hunger in WV By Dylan Simard and Mckayla Hull For the last five years, Lo Dee hasn’t had to worry about her children going hungry on the weekends because of a program called Bags of Hope. “Bags of Hope gives my sons food when they are hungry, and I am not able to feed them right away,” said Dee, through a translator. Bags of Hope was founded in 2006 by Lisa and Vince Scarpinato to assist low-income households in feeding their children over the weekend. The program is part of Kitchen on the Street, or KOS, an organization in Arizona and Texas that helps combat local hunger by offering food assistance in a variety of forms, including Bags of Hope. At first, only Dee’s oldest son at Imagine Schools Cortez was on the program. But soon her kindergartener and her second grader were also taking home backpacks. According to KOS’ website, 1 in 4 Arizona children struggles with food insecurity. Comparing that statistic to the July 2016 census would indicate well over 400,000 Arizona children don’t know where their next meal might come from. More than 1.1 million Arizonans live in poverty, and only 13 states have a higher percentage of food insecurity than Arizona, according to TalkPovery.org. Kat Brown, a master’s student in dietetics who specializes in food insecurity, said going hungry can have serious consequences for children. “Students who are food insecure tend to have lower test scores, tend to lag behind their peers. There’s a lot of academic issues,” Brown said. “Students who come in, even to kindergarten, as food insecure have been reported as already having lower reading and math scores compared to their peers who are not food insecure. “By the time they’re teenagers and they continue to be food insecure and not have a consistent access to food, the data shows that children are twice as likely as their peers to actually have seen a psychologist and they’re twice as likely to have been suspended from school and usually tend to have more difficulty getting along with other children. It really does progress.” KOS addresses childhood poverty by striking early, making advancement later in life easier. And the program targets younger children: 85 percent of recipients are below third grade.
Rosa Villafan, the health aide and homeless liaison for Imagine Schools Cortez Park, said when the school started accepting the program in 2011, 125 students took home Bags of Hope weekly. Now they are down to just 25 bags a week.
The Limitations Although many kids are helped through this organization, not every hungry child in Arizona is fed. With only 30 schools receiving the bags in Arizona, there are many children who still go hungry. Lisa Scarpinato said she is willing to expand, but funding will need to increase. Dee said she “would like to see different food offered because it is always the same thing.” She also said she would prefer if the food was easier to open for small children. Villafan explained how schools were chosen for the program. “Identification is based mainly on teacher recommendation,” she said. “A teacher knows her students best. Others are identified because the parent lets me know that they are experiencing homelessness.”
communities have seen a stabilization so they do not need our program. This allows us to use those resources to serve others in need.” Villafan said sometimes kids who do not eat on the weekends come to school with a stomach ache Monday morning. Bags of Hope helps to combat this. KOS has also been working with other groups to promote its mission of feeding the hungry in Arizona. “We have assisted Feeding Northern Arizona and Beyond and the food bank in Cave Creek; allowing them to share in our bulk food orders,” Scarpinato said. “Our buying power (because we buy semi-truck loads at a time) reduces the cost, so we can feed twice the number of kids than if we purchased retail or in smaller quantities.” The organization has a sister group in San Antonio, Texas, which serves six area schools. The two groups have contributed over 309,132 meals and 206,088 snacks for food insecure children in Arizona and Texas. KOS and its affiliates are not the only
ones utilizing this method. Valley of the Sun United Way, or VSUW, delivers “Weekend Hunger Backpacks” with seven meals for students to take home over the weekend. They distribute 520 backpacks a week in 11 schools, according to Jayson Matthews, director of community impact for Valley of the Sun United Way. Lo Gloria, an engagement coordinator at VSUW, was at an April 13 bagging event, where community members and volunteers were putting together the “Weekend Hunger Backpacks.” “We use double plastic bags and they ‘trick or treat’ down the line, getting stuff like mac and cheese, granola bars, canned chicken,” Gloria said. “It’s intended to be for children who might go home and not have their parents there ready to make food for them.” About 100 people attended the event. Gloria emphasized the impact on the children, who use the backpacks “so that they’re not starving over the weekends and they can return to school ready to learn.”
The Evidence As of 2012, Bags of Hope has increased reading scores in children by 12 percent, and math by 26 percent, according to Scarpinato. “Students attend school more regularly because they are healthy,” Scarpinato added. “Some of our
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International student exchange program seeks local host families
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Miriam is a 16-year-old student from a small town in Spain who likes to bake cookies. Augustin, 18, is from France, and plans to attend school for game design. Hao Cyuan, 16, lives in Taiwan and loves to watch NBA games. These are just a few of the many students from around the world participating this year in the ASSE International Student Exchange Program. In cooperation with West Valley high schools, ASSE is looking for families to host students between the ages of 15 and 18 from a variety of countries including Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy and Japan, to name a few. “ASSE students are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture while they practice their English,” said
Cindy Keeney of the ASSE Western Regional Office. “They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families.” “Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience,” she added. Exchange students have stipends for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are chosen based on academic performance and personality, and host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. For more information on how to become an ASSE host family, call 800733-2773 or visit host.asse.com.
Buckeye Valley Daughters of the American Revolution regent Jackie DeMare recognized Cadet Col. Cynthia Sutterfield of Buckeye Union High School during the AFJROTC awards assembly. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Valley Daughters of the American Revolution)
By West Valley View staff Buckeye Valley Daughters of the American Revolution regent Jackie DeMare recognized Cadet Col. Cynthia Sutterfield from Buckeye Union High School during the AFJROTC awards assembly. Sutterfield has been active in this organization during her four years at the school. She has held leadership positions within the corps starting with
noncommissioned officer to inspector general. She also competed in air rifle, which has given her the opportunity to go to state, regionals and nationals. This year she took first place in the Western Region for the Air Force. She will attend ASU in the fall and will continue her AFJROTC path.
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Tolleson residents win off-season volleyball championship
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The Cyclones won the 2018 Arizona Volleyball Regional Club Championship title in honor of their late coach, Ferdinand “Adei” Grady. (Photo courtesy Donald Garcia)
By Donald Garcia Tolleson residents Gabreya Garcia, AJ Sim, Gabriella “Gabby” Alba and Kristine Garcia, all of whom play for the Azone Volleyball Club 16-N, led their team, the Cyclones, to claim the 2018 Arizona Volleyball Region Club Championship title on April 28. The tournament took place at Court One in Tempe, where the Cyclones stepped up to the regional-level competition with focus and preparation. Gabreya Garcia is a freshman and varsity volleyball player for Bourgade Catholic High School in Phoenix. Fellow freshman Kristine Garcia is a varsity volleyball player for Tolleson Union High School. Sim, also a freshman at Tolleson Union High School, took a year off from sports to focus on academics.” Alba is a freshman who attends Bioscience High
School in Phoenix. The Cyclones defeated East Valley Juniors Gilbert (EVJ16R), 2-0, the No. 2-ranked team, rallying back from being down 19-11 in game two, and giving the Cyclones the championship with a final score of 26-24. But not before knocking out No. 1-ranked Arizona Kings in Scottsdale in a nail-biting third game win with a final score of 21-19. The captain, Gabreya Garcia scored final point with a milestone block against their No. 1 hitter, Charlie Bimer. The Cyclones are leaving a legacy for their “Coach from Above,” Ferdinand “Adei” Grady, who died in August 2017, before the season began. He told them before his death he wanted to win the gold. They put their fatigue aside and fought through 15 games from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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‘Hairspray Jr.’ coming to Estrella Mountain
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Reservations are required for the Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain’s rendition of Hairspray Jr. at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The reception, art show and auction will follow from 4 to 6 p.m. Each semester, the Arts Academy students perform for their families, but this year it’s open to the community. For reservations, email jbauer@plccharterschools. org. Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is part of PLC Charter Schools, which are committed to providing a learning environment rich in the arts, where students achieve academic and social excellence while solving real-life problems in a cooperative manner.
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain is located at 2504 S. 91st Avenue, Tolleson. For more information, call 623-474-2120 or email aaem@plccharterschools.org.
Student Chronicles Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@timespublications.com. Sara Elizabeth DeRosa of Litchfield Park was named to the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll. In most colleges, students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the honor roll. Students in the College of Architecture are recognized with a 3.3 or better, and students in the College of Engineering are recognized with a 3.0 or better. Honor roll students who are enrolled full time in at least 12 credit hours are listed below by the hometowns they provided on their records. Jinui Thomas, a member of New York’s Colgate University Class of 304334_4.9_x_5.4.indd 1
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2021, has earned the dean’s award for academic excellence. Thomas is a graduate of Trivium Preparatory Academy in Goodyear. Thomas’ major is international relations. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the dean’s award for academic excellence. Colgate offers 55 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and supports 25 Division I athletic teams. Since 1819, the university’s campus in rural central New York has been renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.
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Goodyear students see Scottsdale orchestra By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Home-schooled students in the Goodyear North Classical Conversations community and their parents traveled to Scottsdale to see the Scottsdale Philharmonic up close. The students recently finished a six-week fine arts course that focused on composers, music theory and the orchestra. Classical Conversations Community Director Channa Gonzalez saw an announcement for a free classical music performance by the Scottsdale Philharmonic, and thought it would be a perfect outing for her group. “This concert featured a piece by Tchaikovsky, one of composers that the students had studied,” Gonzalez said. The Scottsdale Philharmonic annually performs five free concerts at the Scottsdale Bible Church. “We encourage people of all ages
to join us for our concerts, and we were especially delighted to host these students and their parents,” explained Joy Partridge, president and co-founder of the Scottsdale Philharmonic. “A number of our musicians met with them one-on-one to talk about the instrument that they play.” Parent Michelle Hoskins was impressed by the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s hospitality. “It was wonderful for our family to be able to experience and enjoy such a beautiful concert,” Hoskins said. “Since our daughter has been learning all about the orchestra and composers, it was incredible to see all the different aspects of the orchestra and how everything works together. Being able to see the instruments up close and to hear the musicians’ stories will be a memory we shall keep forever.”
Students learned tips from musicians like Charles Bullen. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Philharmonic)
Student Peter Montgomery, 9, said the musicians work hard. He’s learning to play the drums. “I can tell they practiced a lot,” Peter said. “My favorite instrument is the drum. I could hear it. The lady hit it really loud and long. It was cool.” More than 117,000 students from more than 43,000 families participate in Classical Conversations programs
in almost 2,500 communities. These communities are led by more than 15,000 contracted directors and tutors and are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 15 foreign countries. For more information, visit classicalconversations.com. For information about the orchestra, visit scottsdalephilharmonic.com or call 480-951-6077.
Trivium student achieves top ACT score By West Valley View staff
Ryan Jacobs, son of Tim and Judi Jacobs of Litchfield Park and a junior at Trivium Preparatory Academy in Goodyear, earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, only around 1/10 of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2017, only 2,760 out of more than 2 million graduates who took the ACT earned a composite score of 36. The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science, each scored on a scale of 1 to 36. A student’s composite score is the average of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is
reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. In a letter to the student recognizing this exceptional achievement, ACT Chief Executive Officer Marten Roorda stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission decisions, your exceptional ACT composite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals.” The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam that measures what students have learned in school. Students who earn a 36 composite score have likely mastered all of the
Avondale hosts preschool STEM By West Valley View staff The Arizona Science Center will be at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center on May 23 offering hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) experiences from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic is 3-2-1 Blastoff. Children
ages 3 through 8 will design, build and blast off rockets using a specially engineered launch pad. This free one-hour class at Care1st Avondale Resource Center is located at 328 W. Western Avenue. To register, call, 623-333-2703.
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OBITUARIES Alex Dale Campbell Alex Dale Campbell, 84, of Sun City, died April 22, 2018, in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on January 15, 1934, with his twin sister Martelle, to Louise and Jack Campbell in Dallas, Texas. The family moved to Glendale, Arizona in 1941. Dale attended Litchfield High School and served in the US Navy. He married Shirley Jo Clinton on January 2, 1953, and they had two children, Clinton Dale and LeAnne Martelle. Dale worked for Western Pilot Service as a pilot in aerial firefighting and most recently supported Western Pilot on a variety of special projects. In his early career, he owned and operated a backhoe in southern California and worked on the Alaska Pipeline. After obtaining his commercial pilot's license he joined McNeley Aviation in the West Valley as an agricultural aviation pilot. He went on to fly for several other crop dusting companies in the Imperial Valley of California and the Yuma area in Arizona. He ended his crop dusting career at Pierce Aviation in Buckeye where he transitioned into aerial firefighting, eventually joining his brothers at Western Pilot Service. He was very skilled as a mechanic and in home renovation and garden design; Dale shared his talents generously with family and friends. He had a decades -long strong and special relationship with a supportive network of high school friends. Dale had an infectious sense of humor and was a master at presenting a good joke! He and his family were well known in their Goodyear neighborhood for their eagerly anticipated annual Halloween haunted house. Dale is survived by his children Clinton Campbell, LeAnne Campbell; grandson Nicholas Hughens; siblings Beryl Shears, Greg Shears, Jois Hofmann, and Brenda Shears; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley; his mother and step-father Louise and Max Shears, father Jack Campbell, his twin sister Martelle Huff and brother Dick Campbell; and grandchildren Joshua Lenhard and Cheyenne Campbell. A Memorial Service will be held May 5, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the First Southern Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Avenue, Avondale AZ 85323. Memorials may be made to the Arizona Humane Society or the National Foundation for Cancer Research.
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Keith Andrew Noyes Keith Andrew Noyes, age 26 of Phoenix, passed away April 21, 2018. He was born February 19, 1992 in Phoenix. A visitation and funeral was held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial was at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.
Bonnie Lou Allen Born in Palestine Texas and preceded in death by her parents D.J. and Hazel Ford. She is survived by her four daughters and their husbands, Waneva & Panos Paramithas, Kathy & Theodore Elder, Natasha & Gene Garcia and Victoria Hines; nine grandchildren: Chase, Christina, George, Alexandra, Desiree, Scarlett, Lauren, Asia and Alek; and ten great grandchildren: Landen, Mariam, Eleni, Gabriel, Basil, Aesley, Phoebe, Cassian, Gray and Ryker. Service will be held in Houston, Texas.
John Henry Ozley John Henry Ozley of Litchfield Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the age of 81. John was born in Lafayette, Alabama on February 18, 1937 to John Houston and Sara Frances Railey Ozley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lucy Dunson Ozley, one sister, one brother, and his parents. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa (Erik) Bowring of Litchfield Park, Daphne Ronan of Auburn, Alabama; a son, Christopher (Dana) Ozley of Goodyear; six grandchildren, Aaron, Tanner and Amelia Bowring, Zach and Amanda Ronan, and Hayden Ozley. John served 23 years in the US Navy, retiring and making his home in Roanoke, Alabama where he was a hydro-electrical superintendent for R. L. Harris Dam for Alabama Power Company. Upon retirement, he and Lucy moved to Arizona to be near children and grandchildren. He and Lucy will be interred together in Alabama where a memorial will be held. Special thanks to the staff at Palm Valley Rehab and Care Center for the loving and respectful care given to John in his final months of life. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel of Goodyear, Arizona and Quattlebaum Funeral Home of Roanoke, Alabama.
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OBITUARIES Richard Donald Bormes Jr.
Richard Donald Bormes Jr., age 92, of Glendale, passed away on April 10, 2018. Richard was born on July 15, 1925. Richard is survived by his daughters, Elaine B. Harder, Donna M. Nieman, Rosemary J. Kane, Renee M. Richardson and Wendy L. White; 13 Grandchildren and 20 Great Grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his spouses, June L. Bormes, Marge Bormes, and Virginia Bormes as well as his daughter, Lucile Ann Waddick. A committal service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85024. A celebration of Richards’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at the Glencroft Senior Living, 8611 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302. Suggested Memorials to: Friendship Foundation, 8611 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ 853 02 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Please visit www.melcherchapelofroses.com to share memories.
Garfield Bill Olson Garfield Bill Olson, 92, of Cashion, died April 22, 2018, peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born on June 24, 1925, to Garfield Bill Olson and Minnie Odessa Olson in Sacramento, CA. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator in the on PBY aircraft out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii looking for downed pilots to rescue. He eloped to marry Shirley Jean Olson on November 23, 1956 in Reno, NV. They met while Bill was shopping at Dale's Drug Store where Shirley was a soda jerk. The store was in Phoenix, near her father’s business. They had three children, James, Mark and Daniel. In 1952 Bill built Cashion Tank and Steel Company and ran it for over 60 years. He never stopped his involve-ment in the business until his passing. Bill is survived by his wife, Shirley, his three sons, and his six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five nieces and nephews, and his sister Ora Louise Compton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Etta, and many family and friends.
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623.535.VIEW (8439) • Deadlines
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LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521
CUTE & CUDDLY KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME! 623-932-0651 AUTOS -FOR SALE 2001 Hyundai Sante Fe. Everything Runs Good. $1850/obo. Call 623-363-7040 after 4pm
URGENT NOTICE TO ALL CAR BUYERS!
Southern & 43rd St. 3 Lots Together Space 1, 2, 3. Block 24, Lot 2, Section Q. $1200 Ea OBO. Call Mark 602-463-2352
CLEANING SERVICES AA House Cleaning Honest & Reliable 27 yrs experience Home, Business, RVs, Apts. Free Estimates (623)229-1507 HOUSECLEANING. Valley wide. Honest. Detailed. Reliable. 18 years experience. References available. 602-481-8627
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AUTOSMOTORCYCLES/ BOATS/GOLF CARTS FOR SALE 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan Cream-Colored. 41 Miles Paid $5,700 Asking $5,000 OBO Bike is Located in Buckeye. Call Diane 623-570-3754
Hickman’s Family Farms Now hiring for multiple positions in Buckeye, Tonopah, and Arlington: • Production • Forklift • Pallet Jack • Sanitation • Machine Operator Temp to hire opportunity with excellent benefits including: *Medical *Dental *401K $10.50 - $12.00 per hour No Applications at Hickman’s Family Farms, must apply at Labor Systems: Tolleson: 9550 W Van Buren, Suite 20, Tolleson, AZ 85353 Goodyear: 13250 W Van Buren, Suite 116, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Buckeye: 7707 SW Highway 85, Suite 139, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Roosevelt Irrigation District is now hiring for the position of Zanjero. Requirements - Clean driving record. Must live in Buckeye/ Goodyear area and pass physical and drug testing. Please apply in person at 103 W Baseline Rd. Buckeye AZ 85326. For more information and application visit our website at www.rooseveltirrigation.org NO PHONE CALLS
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MR. SUSHI CORP. Since 1986
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Looking for a Receptionist for a Medical Office in the Estrella Mountain Community of Goodyear. Must have good people skills, be able to schedule appointments, verify insurance, and do billing. Experience helpful but will train. Send resume to vh.procare@gmail.com
VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.
LEAD CAREGIVERS Minimum of 1 year experience providing care to people with developmental disabilities We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.
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EVENTS AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.
Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
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KILL ROACHES GUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Odorless, Effective, Long Lasting Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL BED BUGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Odorless, Non-Staining Effective results begin, after spray dries. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
1.6 ACRES IMPROVED WITH SEPTIC TANK, ELECTRIC PEDESTAL, COMMUNITY WATER AT LOT LINE. TWO LARGE SLABS FOR HOME AND A SLAB FOR A GARAGE. NO HOA $36,500
RON TRINKA REALTY, INC 623-853-2525 (CO539899000)
RON TRINKA MFG HOMES (1269 86) RON TRINKA MORTGAGE BANKER LLC (MB 1707061 & LO 1462431)
29715 W. Roosevelt St. Buckeye, 85396 5+ Acres. Roosevelt and Sun Valley Parkway. Prime building land in a growing location. Well and Septic and electric on the property. Horse Corrals in place as well. Cash Only. Call Mike at 480-316-8227
HOMES FOR SALE ENJOY quiet living at Buena Vista! $25,000 under dealer's cost. New 2018 Schult mobile homes 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom. Deck, carport awning, shed 28x52 Models now open! 2000 S. Apache Rd., Buckeye.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
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LOOKING FOR FEMALE ROOMMATE TO SHARE MY HOUSE Beautifully Furnished Bedroom & Private Bath. Premium Dish Network With TV IN Bedroom. Quiet Neighborhood In Prestigious Litchfield Park. Close to Shopping, Parks & Freeway. Very Desirable Location. Call Kane 571-437-5361
Looking for a Recurring Place to Rent School Space For Your Church or Other Organization? Contact Clay Scott (623) 866 -4718 or cscott@archwaytriviumeast.org
ROOMS/ ROOMMATES FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT Looking For Responsible Person. $450 for Single Person or $600 for Couple Per Month Includes Utilities. No Pets, Kids, Smoking or Drugs. Campbell & 112th Ave. Call 602-317-6909 Furn'd room for rent for one mature woman, room/bath, kitch priv, pool. RO water. Some util incl. Buckeye old town. References. $475/mo. Gary 602-596-3162 After 9a. ROOMMATE - Garden LakesAvondale. One bedroom. Utilities included. Pool. Laundry. 623-271-2030.
APTS / CONDOS FOR RENT BUCKEYE SENIOR APARTMENTS 605 S. 4th Street Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-3272 TDD: 711 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts Must be 62 or older, or disabled to qualify This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer www.jlgray.com
WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 602-391-3996
I Buy Estates! Collections-Art-Autos Death & Divorce & Downsize Business Inventory Ranch & Farm Small or Large - Fast & Easy Call Now for Appt (10a-4p) Mr. Haig 480-234-1210 Haig3@aol.com
PUBLIC NOTICE USEPA announces the next Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting of the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund site on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the City of Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren St., Suite B-101, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For information on the PhoenixGoodyear Airport Superfund project please go to the EPA website listed below. http://www.epa.gov/superfund/phoenix-goodyearairport Published: West Valley View, May 9, 2018 / 12866
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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Buckeye NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Buckeye Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2018 in the City Council Chambers, 530 E Monroe Avenue, Buckeye, Arizona, at 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing all persons for or against the following request: Case No. PLZ-18-00018: Request by Kernit Rankin for the approval of modifications to the stipulations from the 2006 City of Buckeye ordinance number 63-06 located south and east of the intersection of Lower Buckeye Road and Watson Road, Maricopa County Assessorʼs Parcel number 504-22-038D. For additional information, please contact Sean Banda in the Development Services Department at (623) 349-6215 or Kurt Jones, applicantʼs representative, at 602-452-2729. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: Westside Subs 4 LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L2211095-3 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Arturo Jimenez, 15794 W McKinley St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: See 4. 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: Arturo Jimenez, 15794 W McKinley St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View/Business May 9, 16, 23, 2018 / 12824
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | MAY 9, 2018
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2007 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L #T7734A Great Mini Van ..........................................................................................
2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S #X7324B Extremely Clean Nissan .............................................................................
2000 FORD F-150 XLT #P7781A Perfect Truck, Perfect Price! ......................................................................
2013 MAZDA MAZDA3 i SV #18189A Great Local Trade.......................................................................................
2013 SMARTE FORTWO PASSION #T7738B Only 27K Miles ..........................................................................................
2006 DODGE CHARGER R/T #P7830A Leather, Moon Roof, Daytona Edition ........................................................
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2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE #18018A 1 Owner, Rear A/C .....................................................................................
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Under $20,000 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE #17694A 4x4! Super Nice! ....................................................................................
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2015 FORD TRANSIT CARGO VAN #P7918
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