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Anwar is St. Vincent de Paul’s new medical director BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

t. Vincent de Paul’s Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic tapped Dr. John Anwar as its new medical director. Anwar was born in southern Egypt, a place where quality access to health care was not readily available. After coming to America in 1997, Anwar was determined to become a doctor to help support families with ﬁnancial hardships by providing access to affordable health care. Anwar said people need access to health care now more than ever. “It’s a very rewarding experience to be part of this huge project here of caring for our uninsured patient population, speciﬁcally in the time of a pandemic when people are out of jobs and they actually lost their insurance, along with the job,” Anwar said. “Seeing it all and knowing you are making a difference in someone’s life every day, it’s very rewarding.” At 21 years old, Anwar was awarded a

grant to the University of California, where he ﬁnished his undergraduate degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. He then went on to Ross University School of Medicine, where he completed rotations in Baltimore and Bakersﬁeld, California. Anwar moved to Arizona to complete his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, where he earned his full-time position practicing internal medicine. When Anwar came to America, his father made it clear to him that the profession he chose didn’t matter; all that mattered was that his son received an education. “I remember my dad told me, ‘I don’t care about you becoming rich, and I don’t care if you do any

Dr. John Anwar has been announced St. Vincent de Paul’s Virginia G. Piper Medical Clinic’s new medical director. The Litchfield Park resident also practices internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and teaches at Creighton University’s Health Sciences PhoeAnwar...continued on page 2 nix campus. (Photo courtesy of Garrett Otto)

City, family important to Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

s a longtime West Valley resident, Goodyear Vice Mayor Brannon Hampton wants to keep his city the perfect place to raise a family. “I’m a local guy,” he said. “My parents live here. My grandparents live here. I plan on raising my children here. I want

to make Goodyear great for the next 30 to 50 years.” Recently named the vice mayor, Hampton follows Bill Stipp, who served in the role since June 2019. Hampton’s term expires Dec. 31, 2022. Hampton was elected to his ﬁrst fouryear council term in 2017, running for ofﬁce because he saw an opportunity to

make a great city even better. He’s a proud 2000 graduate of Agua Fria High School — “back when there was only one Agua Fria High School,” he said with a laugh. Now, the Agua Fria Union High School District boasts ﬁve high schools. “It’s been really exciting to watch the

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Hampton...continued from page 1 growth of the city,” Hampton said. “We’re bringing in a lot of great infrastructure. When I was in high school, there were 9,000 people in Goodyear. Now there are 100,000 people. “Helping with the smart growth and the future of the city and making sure that the residents have a great place to continue to live and/or work is pretty rewarding. Seeing all the new infrastructure — fire stations, new city hall and aquatic center — has been really exciting, too. A lot of my friends and relatives are excited about those types of additions.” Born in Phoenix, Hampton has lived in Goodyear for about 15 years with his wife, Rebecca, and his two sons and daughter. Hampton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and an MBA with an emphasis in leadership from Grand Canyon University. “I did it all at night school,” Hampton said. “I started out at my first employer at 18 and utilized the tuition reimbursement and went to night school to get my bachelor’s, master’s, associate and

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certifications. “I didn’t have the ‘college experience.’” Outside of the city council, Hampton works as a financial adviser in Goodyear for Edward Jones, helping families and businesses with investing, retirement, job transitions and financial planning. Prior to Edward Jones, Hampton worked for Arizona Public Service (APS) for more than 18 years. He performed a variety of tasks, including nuclear assurance auditor/evaluator, maintenance, performance improvement and project manager. His volunteer work is notable, having linked with nonprofits like the Agua Fria Food Bank, Young Life, Be a Leader and several faith-based charities. While working for APS, he was honored for volunteerism and community commitment. That community commitment carries over into the council. He was a member of the 2025 Goodyear General Plan committee, and he graduated from the Goodyear Citizens Academy in 2016. Hampton and his family enjoy Arizona’s outdoor recreational activities. “I enjoy going to LifeTime Fitness,”

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Anwar...continued from page 1 job. All I care about is that you get an education, because only education can help you. Good money, good jobs come and go, but nobody can take your education away from you,’” he recalled. “He actually made me chase my dream of becoming a doctor.” To give back to young, aspiring medical students, Anwar is also an assistant professor at Creighton University’s Health Sciences Phoenix campus. Anwar said he teaches his students with the “See one, do one, teach one” method — the same way he learned. “The best way to strengthen your knowledge is to learn something, apply it and teach it. It shows you what you are good at doing,” he said. During his time with St. Vincent de Paul, Anwar said he hopes to bring quality health care to the underprivileged, which would allow him to serve those who are in a similar situation that he faced as a child in Egypt. “It’s very rewarding to see physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs coming from everywhere, every specialty, offering to help the clinic to keep it going and to keep providing care for uninsured patients, specifically people who are minorities, people of color or people who struggle socioeconomically. They tend to have poor access to health care. Having all these in one place, it’s good to know these patients are going

Goodyear City Council recently elected Brannon Hampton as vice mayor. His term ends Dec. 31, 2022. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear)

to be taken care of,” Anwar said. Anwar said the medical clinic is the perfect place for him to make a difference, as it is the largest charity clinic with a focus on preventative and specialty care for uninsured patients. As the medical director, Anwar coordinates across the systems of care to increase access to medical specialty care for uninsured patients. “I hope word spreads about this place. The more people that know about this place, the more help we can give and the more patients we can give a significant change of life,” Anwar said. The clinic provides a range of preventative and specialty care treatment of acute illnesses to chronic diseases such as diabetes thanks to the help of volunteer physicians, nurses and medical professionals like Anwar. “I am honored to have this tremendous opportunity to serve those most in need,” Anwar said. “This work is what I do to pay back, to reach out to see communities like the one I came from.” As for his residency in Litchfield Park, Anwar said he enjoys the community atmosphere and the friendly neighbors. “My wife, my kids and my dad, right now, are living together,” he said. “People are very friendly. Most of my neighbors are either active or retired Air Force pilots. I like it here. Litchfield Park has its own uniqueness to it. We are happy.”

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Avondale council approves new ﬁre station BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

vondale City Council approved a city-initiated request for approval of a final plat for city of Avondale Van Buren Fire Station Facility. The city council report indicated this is a partial replat of the Coldwater Place final plat. The proposed Avondale Fire Station No. 175 will be located at 12700 W. Van Buren Street, about 575 feet west of the southwest corner of Van Buren Street and Fairway Drive. “The final plat is the legally recorded document that delineates property boundaries, dedicated right-of-way and easements for a site. It basically finalizes the land use and boundaries of that property for the fire station,” said Ben Avitia, Avondale Fire and Medical deputy chief. The property is under construction and was annexed into Avondale in February 1978. Surrounding uses and zoning districts include Vitamin Shoppe distribution center, Coldwater Springs single-family residential subdivision, Coldwater Booster Station and King Koil Manufacturing West. While Avondale’s website lists that Station 175 is anticipated to be completed by December, Avitia confirmed it will likely be early next year. “The city of Avondale did have a formal groundbreaking event on Monday,

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ty levels that residents expect and deserve.” There was a clear demand for an additional fire station as the city’s population continues to rise. It reached 92,363 this year — its highest thus far. “The addition of Fire Station 175 is a validation of the explosive growth we have been seeing for some time now and is essential to maintain the necessary levels of service,” Avitia said. “Growth appears to be happening in all directions, and this station is situated central to the city boundaries, adding coverage and support to a much-needed area. Growth equals calls for service, and neither have slowed down. Increase in traffic flows, new commercial and additional homes have contributed to the need for this fire station and where it’s located.” According to the General Plan 2030 Land Use Map, the property is designated as high-density residential. Until the official opening, Station 175’s crew will operate out of a temporary station.

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MCSO seeks information about fatal collision The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public can help identify the driver who hit a woman and failed to remain on the scene at around 3 a.m. June 10 on Buckeye Road, just west of 103rd Avenue in Tolleson. The woman, who was wearing a green Under Armour freedom ﬂag shirt with gray Tapout sweatpants, has been identified. Her name was not released. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602876-TIPS (8477) or 602-876-1011. Reference Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office report IR21-017943.

Public invited to comment on Buckeye budget Buckeye residents are invited to watch a short video describing the upcoming fiscal year 2021-22 budget process and provide comments.

The video can be found at https://bit. ly/3wI2maO, and the comment form is at https://bit.ly/3vAfpd3. The online video and comment form replaces the public meetings usually scheduled throughout the city and will be available until 10 p.m. Monday, July 5, at buckeyeaz.gov. On June 15, the Buckeye City Council adopted its tentative budget. Council is scheduled to vote on the city’s final budget at its 6 p.m. July 6 meeting.

Buckeye’s Kim Owens enters corporation commission race Kim Owens of Buckeye has entered the race for Arizona Corporation Commission. Currently serving as a commissioner on the Arizona Power Authority, she also brings her past experiences in public service as an elected member of the Salt River Project Council and Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and as a former small-business owner. “My business background and record of service uniquely qualifies me to gov-

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Buckeye’s passport ofﬁce reopens Buckeye’s passport processing facility at city hall was recently recertified by the U.S. Department of State to reopen after closing during the pandemic. Buckeye’s human resources department is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility and provides all the services required for international travel at city hall, including taking photos. Appointments are required and can be made online from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays. Those wishing to have a passport should bring: • A completed U.S. Passport Application (in black ink and available at the office or online). • An original or certified copy of the applicant’s certificate, original certificate of naturalization or the expired passport.

• A current photo ID. The Buckeye City Hall is located at 530 E. Monroe Avenue, Downtown Buckeye. For more information, such as passport fees and requirements for minors, visit buckeyeaz.gov/services/ passports.

Catalyst Program selects four new projects for improvements The Buckeye City Council recently approved four businesses to begin expanding, rehabilitating or enhancing their property through the city’s award-winning Catalyst Program. The program offers local businesses grants up to $50,000. Business owners must also financially contribute to the project. Reimbursement is provided after the business successfully completes the project and submits the required documentation. The four projects are the American Legion Post 53 (adding an exit door and two shade awnings); B Bar G (grade and level existing parking lot); Odyssey School on Apache (new inground entrance lighting); and Odyssey School on Verrado (new in-ground entrance lighting). In the last seven years, 32 businesses throughout the city took advantage of this program. The city provided approximate $625,000 in funding that resulted in $1.5 million invested into the city. This resulted in a 1:3 return on investment. Buckeye Economic Development Director David Roderique said the monies budgeted for the program each year give qualifying Buckeye businesses the leverage and support they need to improve their place of business. As a result, they provide additional sales tax revenues and job growth for the city.

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Avondale council OKs new K-8 elementary school BY LAUREN SERRATO

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vondale City Council approved the final plat for the proposed School at Alamar. The approved request creates a 21.2-grossacre parcel near the northeast corner of Broadway Road and the planned El Mirage Road realignment. The school will be the Littleton Elementary School District’s 10th facility. Avondale Planning Manager Brian Craig said the acquisition of the proposed school site was the “first and foremost priority as the Alamar subdivision continues to plat and sell houses at record pace.” A letter from Wood, Patel & Associates Inc., a civil engineering firm, indicates that Brookfield Lakin LLC, the community developer of Alamar, entered into a school site donation agreement with Littleton Elementary School District in December 2018 for a K-8 school site in the master-planned community.

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The agreement provides for Brookfield to convey the school site to Littleton by the end of the second quarter 2021. The district is contractually obligated to begin construction on the school no later than 365 days after the conveyance of the site to the district. According to the letter signed by Brian Diehl, survey project manager for Wood, Patel & Associates Inc., the school will be constructed and open by either August 2022 or August 2023. The Littleton Elementary School District’s governing board will decide. Adding another elementary school to Avondale all comes down to the city’s growth, Craig said. “The city continues to grow, especially in the south part of Avondale, south of MC 85, which is where most of the residential developments are happening,” he said. “Also, the per capita, or the density of population served by schools and by public facilities, is increasing.” The school site is more than 21 acres

and will include ball and soccer fields. According to the letter, the location was strategic and intentional, as it states, “Its location is conveniently planned and located between the city of Avondale 40-acre regional park and the smaller Alamar Hay Moon Park and pedestrian access to the school parcel is part of the planning of Alamar.” The school district is one of many additions coming to Avondale, as the city is growing at a rate of 2.46% annually. The population has increased by over 20% since the census recorded a population of 76,238 in 2010. Avondale’s population in 2021 is officially the highest it’s been, at 92,363. “The city underwent a master study over 2020 in order to determine potential locations and timing for future fire stations and police substations. It’s all an attempt to make sure we’re balancing the needs of the public services on our end,” Craig said. As for Littleton, Craig said each

school district has its own plan to address growth and expansion but indicated that Littleton intends to open more schools in the city. “Littleton absorbs the most students, and so they’ve been looking for multiple sites, including Roosevelt Park, which is near 107th and Roosevelt in Avondale,” he said. With the groundbreakings and openings of schools and businesses in Avondale, Craig said it’s a testament to the city’s overall growth and the demands that come with it. “We have a strong sense that we want to provide high-quality amenities and services to the residents. So we’ve been very purposeful about the development and expansion of city parks and regional parks but also the services, especially fire, that come with an expanding city,” Craig said. “Although our municipal boundary hasn’t changed, the density of population certainly has increased, and that necessitates an expansion of the public facilities and services.”

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Secretary of state, ex-TV anchor join governor race

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andidates are lining up to become Arizona’s next governor in 2022, when Republican Doug Ducey terms out under state law. Two prominent women joined the race: Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who has gained national prominence defending the state’s 2020 election, wants to be the Democratic candidate, and former news anchor Kari Lake, who resigned from Fox 10 in March, wants to represent the Republican Party. They joined Republican hopefuls Kimberly Yee and Karrin Taylor Robson, as well as Democrat Marco Lopez. Although Republicans are running on former President Donald Trump’s policies, Hobbs is addressing unfounded allegations of fraud in the 2020 presidential election repeatedly pushed by Trump and many state Republicans. Hobbs has denounced the so-called audit organized by Arizona state senators to review the 2020 presidential election ballots and told CNN she thinks “this whole thing is a joke.” “In 2020, against all odds, in the middle of a pandemic, we proved that democracy works,” Hobbs said in a video announcing her campaign. “It’s been my job and life’s work to make government work for the people of Arizona. That’s why I’m running.” Among gubernatorial candidates, Hobbs was at the top of the power rankings by OH Predictive Insights, a market research firm in Phoenix, even before officially announcing her candidacy. The rankings are based on an online survey of 935 registered Arizona voters conducted the first week of May. The survey presented respondents with 40 notable

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Arizonans to rate, regardless of whether they are actually running for office. In her campaign announcement, Hobbs noted her efforts to expand Medicaid for seniors and implement the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act in 2018, which offered increased access to treatment and opioid overdose countermeasures, such as Naloxone. As governor, Hobbs promised she would protect survivors of abuse, rebuild the post-COVID-19 economy, invest in health care and education, and “ensure that your race, gender or ZIP code does not dictate your destiny.” Lake also recently announced her political ambitions. In her campaign video, Lake pledged to tackle homelessness, synthetic drug use, Arizona’s “out of control border” and other issues if elected. “I’ve earned the trust of Arizonans across our state by bringing the real story into your living room night after night,” she said, calling for an “Arizona First” approach to governance, mimicking Trump’s “America First” motto. “Arizona history suggests that Arizona voters look kindly on television broadcasters,” said Jason Rose, a political consultant who has worked for Ducey, former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth. The “history” Rose is referring to is Hayworth, who was a local sports reporter for the CBS affiliate in Phoenix before serving in Congress from 1995 to 2007, representing the East Valley. But there are different types of star power and name recognition when it comes to the ballot box in Arizona: Hayworth wasn’t able to unseat Sen. John McCain in the 2010 primary. Notably, in OH Predictive Insights’ power rankings, Jack McCain, son of

former Sen. John McCain, followed Hobbs at second place on the list. He has not announced a run for any office. Lake resonates “with the base of a Republican Party still very much defined by former President Donald Trump,” published reports said, noting that she has recently attended events sponsored by groups who contend the 2020 election was stolen from Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is the latest Trump. Lake isn’t the only Republican candidate to announce a run to replace Gov. Doug to use an “Arizona First” tagline. Ducey, who can’t seek a third term under state law. (Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Elections Department) Yee, who is state treasurer and ting things done for you, the people.” the first Asian American to be Lopez promised more investment in elected to a statewide office in Arizona, promised to focus on border control and education, more technology and manufacturing jobs, and greater access to security in a video released May 17. “Washington is simply not going to health care for Arizonans. Like Yee, Lopez mentioned growprotect Arizona,” she said in the video, adding D.C. is “refusing to enforce the ing up as a child of immigrants and law, opening our state to drug cartels, vi- small-business owners. He also put olence and human traffickers.” emphasis on his work as the U.S. CusYee, who also praised Trump’s eco- toms and Border Protection chief of staff nomic policies and attacked the “cor- during the Obama administration. rupt press and socialist ideals,” is ranked Robson, a member of the Arizothird in OH Predictive Insights’ power na Board of Regents, also announced her candidacy for governor in midrankings. Lopez, former mayor of Nogales, an- May, promising to fight “the radical nounced his candidacy for governor in Biden-Harris agenda.” In her campaign March, making him the first Democrat to video, Robson pledged to travel the state enter the race. and hear from Arizona communities His campaign video primarily focused about their needs. on rebuilding Arizona’s economy and The Board of Regents oversees the criticizing policies implemented by Du- three state universities of Arizona. Robcey, who was first elected in 2014. son has served on the board since 2017. “State leaders failed us as coronavirus On the OH Predictive Insights power cost us lives and hammered our economy,” ranking, Robson came in 18th and Lopez he said in the video. “And our Legislature came in 20th. is run by extremists promoting bizarre Cronkite News reporter Tina Giuliano contribconspiracy theories instead of actually get- uted to this report.

NRC names Palo Verde senior resident inspector BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

he Nuclear Regulatory Commission has selected Lindsay Merker as the new senior resident inspector at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah. Merker joined the NRC in 2013 as a project engineer in the Region IV office in Arlington, Texas. She is a graduate of

the NRC’s Nuclear Safety Professional Development Program and became an engineering reactor inspector in the region’s Division of Reactor Safety in 2015. She has served as the resident inspector at the Columbia Generating Station since 2017. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

“Lindsay’s education, training and commitment to safety are the precise qualities expected of our resident inspectors,” said Region IV Administrator Scott Morris. “Her experience and commitment will help the NRC continue to protect the people and the environment and ensure that Palo Verde meets the high standards of excellence set by the agency.”

Each U.S. commercial nuclear power plant site has at least two NRC resident inspectors. Merker joins resident inspectors Eric Lantz and Noe Cuevas. They serve as the agency’s eyes and ears at the facility, conducting inspections, monitoring significant work projects, and interacting with plant workers and the public.

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County looking for citizen scientists for Eco-Blitz BY TARA ALATORRE

West Valley view Contributing Writer

aricopa County is looking for citizen scientists to gather and upload photo observations of saguaro blooms and white-winged doves for its June Eco-Blitz program. Participants can join by creating an account at iNaturalist’s website. Once registered, search for “Maricopa County Parks Eco-Blitz” through the app or website, select the join option, and upload captured photos of saguaro blooms or white-winged doves when visiting any of the 12 parks managed by the county in June. Participants can attempt to identify the species themselves or, if they are unsure, the app or an iNaturalist expert will suggest the correct species based on the photos uploaded. “If participants get it wrong, that’s OK. There are a variety of regional experts in the Valley that are willing to review photos, identify them, confirm and suggest the actual species. This is

all part of the learning process of the program,” a Maricopa County Parks spokesperson stated in an email. According to Maricopa County Natural Resource Specialist Juanita Armstrong-Ullberg, the app’s suggestions are often accurate if the photos uploaded contain high resolution, lighting and display identifiable characteristics. She also suggests asking rangers at their nature center if someone is unsure of the species identification. “This is a fun, fantastic way to learn about native species,” Armstrong-Ullberg said. “The more people know, the more people care.” She said the staff chose saguaro blooms and white-winged doves for the June Eco-Blitz because the bird’s breeding season is synchronized with the reproductive cycle of the saguaro. “Saguaros are a keystone species in the Sonoran Desert and provide nesting, shelter and food for many birds, insects and bat species,” she said. “These birds rely on saguaros almost

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solely for nutrients and water during the breeding season.” Saguaro blooms can be a little challenging to photograph because they are so high off of the ground, and Armstrong-Ullberg suggests either bringing a lens attachment for a smartphone or a camera with zoom for this month’s observation. Otherwise, most species are easily captured on a phone camera. Pictured is a white-winged dove, which is one of the speHer tip for citizens scien- cies that is a part of this month’s Eco-Blitz Program. Using tists trying to capture a pho- iNaturalist’s app or website, citizens can upload photos to of a saguaro bloom, “Go of species observed in Maricopa parks, and the data colto a park that has a trail that lected can be used by staff to better manage the parks. goes up above the saguaro. (Photo by Vera Markham) … Cave Creek is a good spot to go.” vations and 564 species identified, and She suggests that participants take the department is excited to see more photos while visiting the parks but up- people join the Eco-Blitz program as load them from home because it pro- well as increased data collection, acvides more opportunity to identify the cording to the department. species and it’s often faster to upload “It is going really well, and obviousphotos. ly the more people we get involved the However, if someone wants instant better. The goal is a few thousand peofeedback, they can upload the image in ple registered, but I would be happy the field. with a few hundred,” Armstrong-UllEco-Blitz was launched in February berg said. by the Maricopa County Parks and “The more people that are doing it, Recreation Department and is designed the better data that we are going to to help educate participants about na- get.” tive species while increasing data colParticipating parks lection on each park’s biodiversity. The data collected will help wildlife Maricopa County’s regional parks that are part of the Eco-Blitz Program managers make more informed deciinclude: sions when it comes to protecting these • Adobe Dam Regional Park areas. • Buckeye Hills Regional Park The scientific data can also be used • Cave Creek Regional Park by universities and students conduct• Hassayampa River Preserve ing research for school projects and • Lake Pleasant Regional Park possible future studies, as iNaturalist • McDowell Mountain Regional Park allows others to download the data. • San Tan Regional Park Each month the parks offer a differ• Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area ent challenge to participants that joined • Usery Mountain Regional Park Eco-Blitz, and the featured species • Vulture Mountains Recreation Area • White Tanks Mountain Regional Park highlights the animals and plants that Anyone interested in the program are most active during that month. The can download the iNaturalist app or monthly challenge will be featured on visit inaturalist.org. There is also a broMaricopa Parks social media, and an chure available there and an instrucemail is sent to registered participants. tional video on MC Parks YouTube There are 45 Eco-Blitz participants channel. officially registered, with 3,102 obser-

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Biden’s Tulsa speech Editor: Biden’s speech in Tulsa on the 100th anniversary of the 1921 massacre of 300 Blacks made me wonder why schools never taught a thing about this massacre. This was the first I have heard about it. Now, 100 years later, it is brought to our attention that over 1,000 homes of Black Americans were burned down, and now, a century later, after a century of silence about this massacre, people are demanding reparations to the surviving relatives who were not yet born when this atrocity happened. Why weren’t reparations made 100 years ago? The Black community sure could have used the money back then to rebuild their lives that were torn apart. The great-great grandchildren who may receive reparation 100 years later didn’t suffer a day. What’s wrong with our leadership? They let those who suffer to suffer more for a hundred years and give reparation to people in families four generations later who never even read about the massacre in schoolbooks, just like it wasn’t mentioned in my schoolbooks. This is exactly why reparations to relatives of slaves who never were slaves won’t work. Did the Egyptians pay reparations to the Jewish slaves when Pharo set them free? Did Brazil do the same when they freed their slaves? Slavery is a part of history that never should have taken place in civilized society, and it’s a shame that humans found a “need” for such inhumane acts. To “gift” those who were not humiliated or suffered those terrible acts won’t make a single dead slave any happier, because they are the ones who should receive any reparation checks, and that’s impossible. Why give a descendant a check 100 years later to buy a new Cadillac, Mer-

cedes or mansion when that descendant didn’t suffer even a mosquito bite? Democrats use the word “reparation” as a tool to get new Democrats, and they never pay up. This has gone on for centuries. James Logan Buckeye

The weather

Editor: Well, if you thought last summer was hot, get ready for mega heat this summer. It is not all about global warming. Because of the lower levels in our lakes, it has been decided to put water restrictions in effect. It’s all well and good except it is not going to affect homeowners only, but farmers. About 25% of their water allotment is being cut, so that means 25% fewer fields being planted. That means 25% less food produced and a 25% decrease in the money farmers will make, and that may be the difference in staying in business or having to sell off the land. Selling the land has resulted in the mass production of houses and warehouses. And have you noticed how the temps are going up? Well, irrigation, which cools the air and grows the food you eat, evaporates. No irrigation, no evaporation. So, hotter weather. Add to that all the concrete buildings generating even more heat. Maybe we should all cut back on the water usage and keep the farmers growing. Lynda Fiorini Avondale

Full disclosure

Editor: I think your readers, many of them newcomers to Arizona and the West Valley, would benefit if you would

identify your new columnist, J.D. Hayworth. It’s always helpful in making judgments to know the background of columnists. Should you decline, I suggest readers do their own research via any search engine online. I also think Mr. Hayworth should address the question of whether he is planning or thinking about seeking any elected office in the future. John Boudreaux Goodyear

Landlords are the forgotten pandemic heroes

Editor: I totally agree with the columnist David Leibowitz in his article dated June 16, 2021, titled “Landlords are the forgotten pandemic heroes.” I’ve been a landlord previously, for several years. In my college-level training classes on the subject of purchasing, the thought which was most drilled to me was “if you don’t keep your suppliers healthy, they won’t be

there for you.” This is so true in this case. If the tenant doesn’t pay the rent, the potential landlords won’t choose to invest in homes for them to rent. The present landlords will sell their investments properties. It will come back to bite them. Landlords won’t be financially healthy. Barbara Goodpaster Goodyear

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he argument began, as so many do, over words. A friend, male, late-40s, Jewish, was detailing an anti-Semitic insult he’d suffered at the hands of a client. Then he wanted it to be my turn. “You must be the victim of discrimination like that all the time,” he asserted. My response? “I’ve never been the victim of anything in my life. Have I experienced anti-Semitic language or insults? Sure. A lot. But victimized? I don’t think so.” Our conversation descended into semantics and harshness over what constitutes victimhood. My friend argued that we’re all — all 7.6 billion Earthlings — victims of slights and people we may never admit or never know harmed us. I argued that his definition of victimization trivializes real injury. “If everyone’s a victim, then no one’s a victim” was my final salvo. The

server mercifully delivered the check. “I’ve been to murder scenes. I’ve interviewed survivors of concentration camps and rape. I just don’t see a parallel between how they’ve been hurt and some idiot calling you a hebe.” It’s true that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Mine probably cost me a friend. I thought about this exchange for days, about why being called a victim so lodged in my craw. I guess it’s because in America today, the prevalent narrative — one I reject with great force — is that we are a nation of victims and victimizers, the afflicted and the afflicting, and I try every day to live my life as neither one. To consume news in 2021 is like reading an endless scroll of society’s victims. Violence, racism, income inequality, police brutality, bullying, ageism, sexual harassment, gender inequality, COVID-19, LGBTQ discrimination, kink shaming, sizeism and countless more stigmas and prejudices.

If I sound intolerant, cold or sarcastic — or like I’m “mansplaining” in a discriminatory huff — that’s not my intention. But, lately I find myself experiencing an “empathy deficit,” the sense that my well of compassion might be running lower than Lake Mead on a blazing June afternoon. A confession: I do everything I can to empathize with victims in proportion to the injury done to them and the theft committed against them. I grieve the murdered dead. I want justice and greater compassion for all who suffer sexual assault or hate crimes. I loathe Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein for their criminal acts. I want police officers to seek out wrongdoers without seeing skin color. I donate to charity. And yes, I “hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” and that we, one and all, possess “certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” I was raised to honor the Golden Rule. Or, as Jesus put it in Matthew 7,

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” That’s an old-fashioned way of thinking, of course. Today, it’s insufficient to treat others as you hope to be treated. Instead, we’re asked to treat everyone exactly as they would like to be treated or risk being branded a victimizer. Alternately, we are expected to empathize with anyone who has not been treated up to their own exacting standards. Don’t believe me? Check the scathing Yelp reviews authored by anyone who has ever been served a not-quite-medium-rare burger. There are victims in the world, and I do feel for them. But there are also people who seem to define themselves chiefly by the injuries they have suffered, every sickening insult, every deprivation, every last inequality. That is their prerogative, I suppose. But they probably shouldn’t invite the rest of us to lunch anytime soon. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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West Valley View Columnist

oe Biden and Vladimir Putin spent a mid-June day in Geneva, talking to each other at a summit conference. NBC News headlined its preview of the event: “Biden begins long, tense meeting with Putin.” Don’t believe it. NBC and the other alphabet networks, plus their cable cousins, along with the New York Times and the Washington Post, no longer disseminate news — they construct narratives. In a world where the true news cycle would change by the nanosecond, the old-line press organs in the United States have remained remarkably consistent, especially over the last decade. Collectively, they spout varied narratives under this broad theme: Conservative principles are wrong

and dangerous, while leftist goals are somehow “forward thinking” and to be embraced. You may be tempted to file that general theme under the heading “Wrong is Right,” and you would be correct. But when it comes to the pre-summit headline from NBC, further analysis is in order. The National Broadcasting Company is better defined these days by the words “Never Believe Conservatives.” Accordingly, the pro-Biden press partisans wanted to project an image of the 46th president as the “tough guy in the aviator shades.” If only. Sadly, we saw a very different image of Joe Biden during the G-7 meetings, just prior to the Russian summit. The swagger was replaced with a shuffle. Confidence gave way to confusion. Statements of certainty became mumbled, incoherent mutterings. The

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“Leader of the Free World” had to be led by his wife. Joe Biden has cognitive problems, and the press has a real problem with credibility. Our international adversaries suffer no such delusions. Neither should we. Russian “President” (in reality, Neo-Soviet Dictator) Putin resembles the cat who ate the canary. He remembers the days of the old USSR, when he was a young KGB agent, and “old” was the operative term in Moscow. The Soviet Politburo was a gerontocracy. When President Reagan was asked why he had not held a summit with the USSR during his first term, he responded, “My problem for the first few years was they kept dying on me.” Brezhnev. Andropov. Chernenko. Now, in the United States, there’s an aging Democrat Troika on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Pelosi. Schumer. Biden. Of the three, the Senate majority leader is the “spring chicken” at age 70; the House speaker is the most senior at 81; and the president is 78. What’s Russian for “now the shoe’s on the other foot”? Over a year ago, when he was a little more spry, candidate Biden challenged a Marine veteran who criticized his son’s unsavory associations to a pushup contest. During the one-day U.S.-Russia summit, President Biden meekly pushed a list across the table to Putin — a list of 16 critical infrastructure

targets “off limits” to Russian cybercriminals. So, can the internet thieves begin with No. 17 on the target list, or should Vlad have thanked Joe for helping Russia’s cyber warfare experts by doing their work for them — or both? Instead, Putin took the typical Russian approach: He simply denied any cyber connection. Back home, there’s no denying the curious paradox of President Biden: Our chief executive, so confused during his trip abroad, leads an administration that is singularly focused on what it perceives as the top domestic threat. Attorney General Merrick Garland spelled it out during the “off day” between the G-7 meeting in England and the summit in Geneva. “In the FBI’s view, the top domestic extremist threat comes from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists — specifically those who advocate for the superiority of the white race.” Got that? Never mind the more than 8,500 extremists of BLM and Antifa arrested during the riots last summer. They did billions of dollars in damage, but many made bail, courtesy of the Hollywood left and Democrat politicians, including Kamala Harris. So, rioters from the left are mere protesters. Protesters from the right are rioters, insurrectionists and, likely, white supremacists. Quite the narrative. Dark days ahead.

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ello and welcome back to Business Briefcase! As the entire West Valley continues to grow, residents are beginning to see more businesses break ground in areas including Avondale, Goodyear and Buckeye. According to data from WESTMARC, there are more than 1.7 million people living in the West Valley, and it’s estimated that the population in the next ﬁve years will grow at twice the national rate of growth. The Maricopa Association of Governments estimates the West Valley will be home to 2,094,834 residents by 2030. Overall, Arizona is seeing major growth. The census shows that the state has the highest population growth rate in the United States and has the third-highest population growth since 2010. The West Valley has much to do with that increase. During the next 25 years, over 40% of the growth in Maricopa County will

occur in the West Valley. To keep up with these estimated statistics, major corporations are choosing to be part of the growth by opening locations in the West Valley. Here is another business that West Valley residents can expect to bring jobs and further growth opportunities.

ViaWest Group to open in Goodyear Wondering what the building is located at the southwest corner of Elwood Street and Sarival Avenue? ViaWest Group broke ground on Goodyear Crossings Industrial Park and is expected to open in Q3 this year. After ViaWest acquired the 25.91acre parcel in November 2019, the plan was to include three industrial buildings. Each building is over 55,000 square feet, one being 284,290 square feet. All three buildings are intended for single or multitenant use. “With the rapidly expanding Goodyear industrial market, these high-quality, small to midsize buildings are

unique offerings to the market and will provide logistics and/or manufacturing solutions to a variety of growing businesses,” Alex Boles, director of development at ViaWest Group, said in a statement. “Net absorption in metro Phoenix was at an all-time high in 2020, absorbing just over 15 million square feet. That is a 9 million-square-foot increase from 2019,” added Allen Lowe, principal at Lee & Associates. The site is located just over 3 miles south of the interchange at Cotton Lane and Interstate 10, less than a mile from the Loop 303 southern extension. The buildings are located directly adjacent to other large industrial tenants, including Amazon and Macy’s. One of the primary reasons the West Valley continues to see an increase in industrial, residential and commercial demand, even during the pandemic, is because it’s the most westerly connection to California. “We’ve learned a lot about ourselves, and there are a lot of things that we can

Landsea Homes acquires 247 homesites in Buckeye BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

andsea Homes Corporation closed on 247 homesites at Bentridge, located in Buckeye. “Bentridge is an exciting opportunity for ﬁrst-time homebuyers who are looking for thoughtfully designed homes at attainable price points,” said Kaylee Smith, Arizona Division president, Landsea Homes. “We’re also pleased to provide a second collection of larger square

footage plans with enhanced livability that will serve a growing demand in the Buckeye market. Our wildly successful Sundance community is nearby, and with only a few homes remaining, this acquisition is a great opportunity to continue our presence within a community that we really enjoy.” This 247-home community will feature options for single-level and two-story living, as well as in-

door-outdoor living options, spacious design elements and 14 floorplans. The community preserves more than 30 acres of open space, including a community park. Prices are not available. Bentridge is near Sundance Park and just minutes from the White Tank Mountains. Construction is slated to begin in 2022, with sales expected to commence in fall 2022. Info: landseahomes.com

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take into the future. Goodyear continues to grow. We did not slow down during the pandemic, so we had to manage this on top of the incredible growth that we already have going on in our community,” Goodyear City Manager Julie Karins said at the WESTMARC Economic Development Summit. “It’s a great time to be in Goodyear.” The project, a joint venture with a Philadelphia-based investment company, will allow Goodyear to continue to serve as a strategic growth market for successful businesses. “In Goodyear’s booming market, the ViaWest spec buildings located in the Goodyear Opportunity Zone, will not only be a cost savings for a new business, but they will create an accelerated time to market, which means a business can be up and running faster providing more jobs for our citizens,” Mayor Georgia Lord said. “We are excited to see the growth and new developments helping our community build a solid future for years to come.”

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Venom volleyball fundraising for national tourney BY GRANT GREABELL

West Valley View Staff Writer

ocal 13U girls’ volleyball team headed to national tournament in Las Vegas. The mecca of youth volleyball, the national tournament is June 29 to July 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Teams are coming from across the country, and almost 100 college coaches will be watching. Coach Steven Ortiz, who also helms the Desert Edge High School football team, said he believes it’s an important steppingstone for the program and West Valley as a whole. “It means that it can be done. It’s a great thing. No one can tell us that it can’t be done now. We have all the right people around to be successful,” Ortiz said. The tournament costs nearly $1,000

per player, so the team started a GoFundMe account at https://bit.ly/ 3cV3foO. The Venom 13U Gold team’s athletes come from Goodyear schools — Alyssa Ortiz of Copper Trails Elementary School; Reina Smith, Essence Gilmer, Mackenzie Rubel and Sophia Zimmerman of Western Sky Middle School; Addyson Fullerton and Alyssa Munoz of Belen Soto Elementary School; and Payton Murray of Westar Elementary School. Founded by Jimmy Gonzalez, Venom was coached by Kris Smith along with Ortiz. Gonzalez charged $450 the ﬁrst year, while other clubs charge up to $3,000 to join. The girls’ commitment to hard work has impressed the coaching staff. They outwork most girls their age, and that,

Ortiz said, is what led them to be the only 13U team to go to nationals from the West Valley. “Being a football coach, I kind of treat volleyball like football,” Ortiz said. “They actually go to a strength and conditioning coach every week. They go there twice a week, and we practice three times a week, so Monday through Friday they’re working. And Venom volleyball is headed to a national tournament where 100 college coaches will watch. (Photo courtesy of we’re reaping the beneﬁts.” Venom) Success and the opportunity to go to nationals isn’t the most im- very family-oriented,” Ortiz said. portant thing to the club. The girls are “He tries to control who comes into a “family,” and that’s what comes ﬁrst. Venom because everyone gets along. Their success is just a byproduct of this It’s a legitimate family environment, foundation, spearheaded by Gonzalez. and he doesn’t want to get away from “Jimmy wants the environment to be that.”

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Oﬀ-Road Expo Arizona ﬁnds its new home

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PebbleCreek women quilt for a cause

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or some, quilting is a hobby that helps pass the time. However, for the women of the PebbleCreek Quilters, quilting and sewing skills are used to make a difference in the West Valley. The Goodyear group creates sensory mats for those in need at Hospice of the Valley. Specifically, the quilts were made for dementia patients. As dementia patients often spend hours sitting or lying down, many times they find themselves bored or anxious. Studies have shown that dementia patients benefit from sensory interventions as an alternative to reduce their agitation. “Sensory mats are designed to help reduce that agitation and to provide a sense of calm for people with dementia and those in the end stage of life,” said Patsy Wagner, head of the community service

initiative with the PebbleCreek Quilters. “They are often aggressive or frustrated because they can’t do a variety of basic things. Or they’re fearful; they’re fearful of what might happen to them or what the future will bring. Or they’re just plain bored because their bodies don’t move like they used to move.” The women assembled their fabrics and made nearly 40 fidget blankets for Hospice of the Valley patients. The quilts are adorned with a variety of items, including empty thread spools, zippers, ribbons, buttons, lace, fringe, Velcro and bells. Each item was added to help activate and stimulate the patients’ ability to feel, move and listen. “Ours are pretty cool. We created mats that are 22 by 22 so they sit on a person’s lap, and they put out a whole variety of colors and textures and different types of fabric. The mat itself was designed to

help with the senses,” Wagner said. The quilters were tickled about receiving a thank-you card from Hospice of the Valley. The quilts were also a hit with other members of the PebbleCreek community. “We put our finished mats in our display window just because they’re a new product, and several of our residents came up and said something like, ‘My mom needs one of these.’ Everybody was just very curious about them when they were in the window. A lot of people ended up knowing somebody that needs something like this. It was really a very popular item,” Wagner said. This isn’t the first time the PebbleCreek Quilters created for a cause. “I think just about everybody in PebbleCreek feels that we’re very fortunate, and it’s really our responsibility as human beings to help out people who aren’t so

fortunate. We feel that it’s our pleasure to help these people. And besides that, how many quilts can you use?” Wagner said with a laugh, joking that she has run out of friends and family to gift quilts to. While Wagner admits to loving the access she has to machines like the long arm by being in the group, it’s the relationships she has within the group of women that have made all the difference. “It’s the camaraderie. I mean, it’s just great to go up there to the Creative Arts Center, spend a couple of hours with other cultures, and almost always I learn something new,” Wagner said. “It’s just amazing to sit and talk to people who have the same love that you have. It’s really wonderful.”

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Creekside Lodge & Cabins is a hidden gem WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 23, 2021

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

estled between State Route 69 in Mayer and the seasonally running Big Bug Creek, Creekside Lodge & Cabins is a hidden gem. From its restaurant, The Cellar, to the views, it’s the total package for a weekend getaway. John Papuga is the third owner since Creekside Lodge & Cabins opened in 2000. New to the hospitality field, Papuga owned American Fire Equipment for 28 years, sold it in 2017, and invested in and overhauled Creekside Lodge & Cabins. “I retired for eight months,” he said with a laugh. “This has been a long time coming. I thought about owning an RV park, a bed and breakfast, or a small resort. “Here, I just want people to have a good time, have great food, and see fantastic events and relax here.” From the get-go, Creekside Lodge & Cabins has been a challenge. Papuga took ownership on Thanksgiving 2019

— just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Papuga and his staff forged through it. He chalks up his success to “pure heart and pure drive.” “We were able to make it through with live music, good food and the ability to isolate,” Papuga added. “Plus, we had a lot of good marketing and employees.” Papuga used the pandemic to remodel the hotel resort. He described the lodge’s condition as poor before he bought it. “We had a three-year remodel plan,” he said. “When I saw what was happening, we made adjustments to have more outside seating and to do a lot of renovations. “We went into high gear because there really wasn’t any business.” The Cellar opened in May 2020, and Papuga said that was gutsy. “I took a big chance opening a restaurant then,” he added. “I thought there wasn’t that much competition in the corridor. We went with high quality, and it seems to be paying off. We went with outside music entertainment to help

guests and visitors feel comfortable, and it seemed to help sell the place.” Papuga describes The Cellar as a red meat specialist with pork ribs ($17.99 to $27.99) and hand-cut steaks, like the 10-ounce top sirloin ($22.99) and 12-ounce ribeye ($27.99). The entrees also include eight panko-breaded shrimp ($16.99), grilled chicken and marinated chicken ($13.99). The menu includes appetizers, salads, burgers, baskets, wing, pizza, sandwiches and hot dogs. On the creative side is the Sedona wrap, a prime rib wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion and horseradish rash. The hotel resort boasts private cabins with private porches overlooking Big Bug Creek. They house a king or two double beds. Each cabin comes with a microwave, Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, air conditioning, fireplace and cable TV. The lodge’s amenities include a restaurant, bar, game room and back patio. Pets are welcome in cabins 9 to 15 at a charge of $25 per night, per pet.

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Activities are aplenty. The hotel resort is on 60 acres and the staff created hiking trails. “We had a group who came in, stayed the night and went to the Grand Canyon on side-by-sides,” he said. It also offers wine tours, casino trips, and visits to Prescott’s Whiskey Row. Creekside Lodge & Cabins is quickly picking up steam, Papuga said. “It’s becoming a quick destination, even for people from Sedona, Flagstaff and North Phoenix,” Papuga added. “It’s great for a one- or two-night getaway. They can stay here, eat here and have great entertainment.” Already, Papuga has learned a valuable lesson. “An innkeeper’s job is never done,” he said with a laugh. “Hospitality has earned my respect quickly.”

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EMCC’s Kids College opens registration BY LAUREN SERRATO

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strella Mountain Community College’s Kids College is returning, this time online and in person. Open to children ages 8 to 16, EMCC offers a wide range of classes that last three days to six weeks, starting in June and July. Class topics include culinary, creating with art, sign language, 3D printing and design, and specialized classes that focus on academic topics such as coding and science. EMCC prides itself on offering affordable summer options for parents in which to enroll their kids. “The community college is here for the community, and so being able to offer classes at an affordable rate is what part of our mission is,” said Landis Elliott, EMCC’s workforce development manager. “We want to be able to offer affordable classes to the community and provide something to engage those from learners.” Elliott said this summer the program is introducing “Wild About EMCC: Experience Nature in our Backyard.” During the class, students will learn about native and pet-trade species maintained within the Life Science Division at EMCC. They will also study the care, ecology and handling of numerous reptiles, arthropods and small mammals used in EMCC’s Animal Ambassadors Community Outreach Program. Students will harvest vegetables in EMCC’s teaching garden, survey for burrowing owls around the campus’ artificial burrows, feed the college’s outdoor turtles and create several nature-themed crafts. To cater to parents who don’t yet feel comfortable sending their children to campus, EMCC will also offer live online computer gaming and coding classes. Students will be able to learn how to make their own video games;

create an animated Minecraft video on YouTube; or learn the basics of coding languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS. Elliott said it was disappointing to not have in-person classes last summer. However, she’s excited and confident about the classes being offered the next few months, thanks to the program’s COVID-19 precautions. “It was devastating not being able to have the kids on campus. We pivoted and had some online Kids College classes,” she said. “So this year, we do have a few online Kids College classes for those that might not want to come onto our campus, but for those coming on campus we reduce the size of the classes. We’ve implemented social distancing guidelines, and all of our students and the instructors are wearing masks.” Elliott said many classes are designed to help stimulate a newfound passion for the child’s future in a variety of fields — and to escape the heat. “What we’re trying to do is not only have a really fun experience for the kids, but we also want to engage them in potential career fields,” she said. “All of our Kids College classes, including our art classes, too, are just there to spark the student’s interest to see if that’s an area they might want to do in the future for a career.” Of all the classes offered, Elliott said “Culinary Kids — the Bakery” is one of the program’s most popular ones. The class roster for the culinary course is already filled, but Elliott said parents can add their children to the waiting list. “After they get some instruction, they take their learning into our culinary kitchen, our campus kitchen, which is really cool and large, and all the equipment’s in there,” she said. “We have instructors then take them through actually doing the baking and, in this case, making the desserts, too.

At the end they have a really amazing snack tray.” Whether parents choose online or in-person classes this summer, Elliott said there is something to engage all young learners. “The takeaway is going to open up the young scholars’ minds to the possibility of doing something they love as a career in the future,” Elliott said. “Who knows, maybe we’re going to see the scholars back on campus in the future, taking classes toward a certificate or an associate degree at Estrella Mountain Community College.”

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junior at Tolleson’s University High School has been named a scholar in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition. Sean Lemuel V. Cabahug participated in the rigorous 48-hour online competition against 5,000 other high school students nationwide. As a scholar, Cabahug was among the top 540 highest-scoring students who met the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Cabahug will receive a $2,500 scholarship for any U.S. college. Cabahug also earned an invitation to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy, a multiweek online program based on the SANS Foundation’s training course and certification. It is valued at more than $3,000. “So far, the way that I’ve been learning is really erratic. It’s not guided. So, sometimes when I go out and try to do

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something security related, I can’t exactly. But what I’m looking forward to in the Cyber Foundations Academy is a clear path to learning more, building from the foundational skills and building up new skills that I’ve wanted to achieve that are very difficult and require a lot of time,” Cabahug said. More than 50,000 students nationwide attempted to qualify for the competition, with only 10% meeting the requirements. The competition was sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. The cybersecurity competition is designed to challenge students to solve computer security problems, as well as capture and defend computer systems. “Of course, it’s focused on cybersecurity, but it focuses a lot on the variety of subtopics in cybersecurity. There’s cryptography, there’s binary exploitation, there are websites you have to try to find misconfigurations and to try to break. There’s a lot of variety and range

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of difficulty,” Cabahug said. Students are ranked on a point system during the competition. The more challenging the problem, the more points it’s worth. The tasks vary in difficulty, but Cabahug admitted that even the tasks worth the lowest number of points, meaning they’re deemed easy, were very difficult to solve. As the cybersecurity field continues to grow, Cabahug said he plans to attend college in fall 2022 to study in a field related to cybersecurity. Prior to the competition, Cabahug said he was convinced he was going to Sean Lemuel V. Cabahug, a junior at Tolleson’s Universistudy to become a web de- ty High School, wants to study cybersecurity in college. veloper but soon realized (Photo courtesy of the Cabahug family) his knowledge in cybersecurity wid- the field. ened his college and career plans. “The National Cyber Scholarship “After the competition, I definitely Competition recognizes high school feel like considering cybersecurity as students who have demonstrated exan option in the future, as a career,” ceptional cybersecurity prowess and Cabahug said. “I feel like after the who wish to pursue a career in a growcompetition I could prove to be much ing field in critical need of their talent,” more. I could spread out into the secu- Brown said in a statement. rity area. I definitely think it could be “The NCSF mission is to identify especially beneficial to hang on with and develop the next generation of cycybersecurity.” ber professionals. Each and every stuBut how exactly does a 17-year-old dent who participated in this competiboy develop a passion and skill for cy- tion has the potential to develop their bersecurity? Cabahug said it all started skills and build a successful career in with his love for computers. cybersecurity.” “I’ve been on the computer for a Cabahug said he is looking forward very long time. I started programming to learning more about cybersecurity back in elementary school and became and eventually attend college to study interested in cybersecurity and this sort it even further. Cabahug credits the of exploitation and hacking thing. At competition, and the preparation for the beginning of high school, I saw a it, with his ability to learn more than couple of these websites that taught he thought possible about the growing cybersecurity training through hands- and successful field. on experiences, and I just jumped in. “It’s a combination of learning from I developed what I know from there,” it and the thrill of the competition with he said. its real-time leaderboard, and that inThe demand is high for experts in spired the motivation to go out and cybersecurity, which is why David earn points to get a high ranking. At Brown, executive director of the Na- the same time, with the variety of pattional Cyber Scholarship Foundation, ents that they offer, I learned a lot that said the competition seeks out students I probably couldn’t have learned for a who have both an interest and skill in couple of years,” Cabahug said.

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Goodyear cheer team prepares for national competition BY LAUREN SERRATO

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fter countless hours of practices and local competitions, the ActivStars Centerra Cheerleading elite and pro teams have been invited to compete at a national competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Goodyear team will compete in August, making it the group’s first time competing in a national competition. Head coach Stephanie Johnson said her teams are excited to leave Arizona to compete. Despite it being its first experience at a high-caliber competition, she said their drive and work ethic is unmatched. “All of them have really been pushing themselves to the absolute limit week after week,” Johnson said. Her teams practiced at a park for six months because of the pandemic. Johnson has been a coach with ActivStars since 2013, leading the five levels for kids ages 4 to 18. As a former cheerleader, Johnson said this team has something special about them. “The girls have gotten so close,” she said. “They’re like a little family, and that’s really different from what we’ve had in the past. These girls really love each other and care for each other, and they are not looking out for just No. 1, but they’re looking out for the team as a whole.” The ActivStars organization differs from other clubs, she said. ActivStars provides an all-star competitive experience to families who can’t afford to send their children to a bigger, more expensive gym. As a team, the athletes and their families are working to raise funds to help all families afford to head to the Tennessee competition. “We don’t want finances to be something that holds any of our kids back. We want all of the girls to have the same opportunity,” Johnson said. “Some of our families are a little bit more well off financially; some of them aren’t. It’s really just making sure that it’s a level field and everybody gets a chance to go.” Aside from fundraising, Johnson said her girls are working hard during their practices but also on their own

time to prepare for their first national competition. “These girls get conditioning sheets. Each week we have them conditioning three days outside of the two days where they practice here, and they have hour- to hour-and-a-half-long practices depending on the teams. They’re always together, always working. It’s become almost like a little job. They’ve been working really hard,” she said. Of all the teams Johnson has coached in her time with ActivStars, she said she’s bonded the most with this year’s groups. She has had the opportunity to coach some of the athletes since they were 4. “I’ve had some of them since they were barely able to hold a set of pompoms — they were literally bigger than them — all the way up to now they’re doing back handsprings, tucks, working on layouts and skills that a few years ago they would have never thought possible,” Johnson said. “For me, it’s getting to watch them grow up and seeing all of the things that they have accomplished when we work during practice.” In addition to watching the athletes improve, Johnson said her favorite part about being a coach is developing trust between the cheerleaders and herself. Johnson said it’s been fun to see the girls execute a routine that was so technically difficult that they thought they wouldn’t be able to do it. She supports the girls, yet pushes them to want more and to try new things. Neither the pro nor the elite team have competed in a national competition, as Johnson said they typically compete against the same 10 to 12 teams throughout the state. Aside from the experience the athletes will gain, Johnson said they are excited to compete against new teams. “They have never competed at this level before, so it’s exciting and a little bit scary,” Johnson said. “I think that it’s going to be really good for them to see something outside of just their local competitions. They’re going to see just how big the world of cheerleading really is.”

ActivStars Centerra Cheerleading elite and pro teams will compete in nationals in August. (Photo courtesy of ActivStars Centerra Cheerleading)

Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Agua Fria Union High School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Agua Fria Union High School District’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over the current level to pay for increased expenditures in those areas where the Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. The Agua Fria Union High School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $1,300,000. The amount proposed above will cause Agua Fria Union High School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $ 14.07. Without the tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed would have been $ 6.11. These amounts proposed are prescribed by state law, if exclusive of any changes that for voter approved bonded overrides.

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ormer Avondale resident Brad Macdonald graduated from the University of Pennsylvania school of electrical and computer engineering with a Master of Engineering degree and a specialization in embedded systems. He received an award for outstanding research in embedded systems. He will be moving to the San Francisco Bay area to work for Tesla in Palo Alto, California. Brad’s parents are Doug and Lynn Macdonald and grandparents are Mike and Bonnie Thomas of Avondale.

Southeast Missouri State University has named Elle Freitas of Buckeye to its president’s list for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the president’s list earned a 4.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale; completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit; achieved no grade below an A; and received no failing grades in enrolled, credit/no credit or pass/fail courses.

Nicholas Beaty of Waddell earned a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and a minor in business from Arizona State University. He graduated cum laude.

Charisma Palmer of Buckeye was a spring 2021 distinguished scholar at Rockford University. Students attending Rockford University who earn at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below C and having completed all requirements for the semester are named as distinguished scholars.

Danielle DeBose of Goodyear graduated this spring from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. DeBose earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a psychology major and Black world studies and Spanish minor.

Kaylee LoPresto of Litchfield Park was one of 1,466 students named to the dean’s list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania for the spring 2021 semester of the 2020-21 academic year.

Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Tanner Apple of Buckeye, during the 2021 spring commencement exercises at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas. Apple earned a bachelor of intelligence and analysis.

Benjamin Graeff and Daniel Graeff of Goodyear were named to the dean’s honor list at Cedarville University in Ohio for spring semester 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Daniel also graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

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Paul White, 79, of Buckeye, Arizona died May 29, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. Paul was born January 15, 1942 to Paul White and Lola Scroggins in Clarmore, Oklahoma. All service information is private at this time.

Henry Guadalupe Saldana, 63, of Avondale, Arizona died on June 6, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 3, 1958 to Jesus Saldana and Ruth Lopez in Phoenix, Arizona. A service was held with Thompson Funeral Chapel.

Wanda Janelle Pryor Wanda Janelle Pryor, 81 years, passed away June 14th, 2021. Formerly of Buckeye, she resided in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Survived by her husband Pastor Leon Pryor, sons Fred Pryor (Marta), Dan Pryor (Sandra), grandchildren. Matthew Pryor, Joshua Pryor, Danielle Campbell, Scott Pryor, Jessica Kirkpatrick, Freddie Pryor, Shane Pryor, Micah Pryor, Daci Pryor and 21 Great Grandchildren. Preceding her in death were three children Lori Kuba (Mike), David Pryor and James Pryor. Wanda was born June 11, 1940 in Hale Center Texas, but moved at an early age to Indio, CA. By her teenage years, the family relocated to the Los Angeles area where she graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, CA. During her Jr year she met the love of her life, a Navy fireman named Leon. Best part were they on a double date, both with other people. During the date they noticed each other, and the rest is history. They married on September 11, 1956 while he was in port. The love story continued the rest of her life. Wanda was a homemaker raising her four children in Harbor City, CA. and was active in every part of their lives. She was active in the local church, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Preschool, Choir, and never said no when asked to serve in other ways. She always loved Little League Baseball games whether it was watching her sons, or grandchildren play. She supported Lori in her High School activities and encouraged her to further her education, which ultimately

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earned Lori her Doctor of Education Degree! Her hobbies included playing her piano, quilting, sewing, painting, baking, and even took a cake decorating class and started decorating cakes for birthdays and weddings. In 1976, Leon and Wanda followed their calling from God and pulled up their roots in California and relocated to Buckeye, AZ to pioneer a church. They pastored Faith Fellowship Assembly of God for 30 years prior to retiring. The church originally started in their home, then moved into a barn on the property for a few years. The congregation eventually outgrew the barn, and the Harbor Church in CA funded a new building on the property that is still a thriving and growing ministry renamed as Lifeway Assembly of God! Leon and Wanda loved pastoring, loved the people, and both are grateful that the church is moving forward, and the Lord’s work will continue. Wanda always had a smile that reflected the Joy of the Lord! She grieved tremendously with the loss of David, Jimmy, and Lori, but would gather strength by reading or listening to the Word of God. She and Leon always prayed together for family and friends! She loved going to the house of the Lord! She loved watching Gaither Home Coming DVD’s. She would minister to anyone that would call her in need of encouragement. If she were down, she would begin to talk about the faithfulness of God, of His goodness and mercy! It never took long for her sorrow to turn to joy! We were all blessed to have known her………. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 6/26/21 at 12:00 PM (Noon) at New Foundation Church, 122 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Livestream at Newfoundation.org/livestream. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.com

Jorge Armenta Jorge Armenta passed away on June 9, 2021 at the age of 47. Jorge is survived by his loving wife Claudia of 22 years. Jorge is lovingly remembered by his daughter's Jasmine, Jayline, & Joselyn. By his parents Juan & Rosalinda Armenta, by his siblings Jesus (Maricella), Juan (Christa) & Linda (Diego), along with many niece's & nephew's. Jorge was loved by many. He was always laughing & smiling. There was never a dull moment with him. He will be missed by many. Visitation will be held at Advantage Funeral & Cremation services Crystal Rose 9155 W. Van Buren St. Tolleson, AZ 85353 on June 17, 2021 at 2:30 pm.

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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE DISTRICT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTERS OF LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 65 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Board of Littleton Elementary School District No. 65 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the “District”) on May 11, 2021 (the “Resolution”), a special election in and for the District was ordered and called to be held on November 2, 2021 (the “Election”). Notice of the Election will be given by mailing an informational pamphlet. Such pamphlet is to include arguments for and against the authorization of the issuance of bonds payable from a secondary, ad valorem property tax by the District to be considered at the Election. (The text of the question to be considered at the Election is included in the Resolution which is available by request to the undersigned at Littleton Elementary School District No. 65 of Maricopa County, Arizona, 1600 South 107th Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323.) Any person interested in providing any such argument is hereby requested to provide the same to the County School Superintendent of Maricopa County, Arizona, at Suite 1200, 4041 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85012, before 5:00 p.m., Arizona time on August 6, 2021. If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the Superintendent of the District at (623) 478-5600. /s/ Dr. Roger Freeman Superintendent, Littleton Elementary School District No. 65 of Maricopa County, Arizona Published: West Valley View/Business June 16, 23, 2021 / 39170

AIR CONDITIONING

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

AIR CONDITIONING

COOPER’S CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT

25 OFF $

A/C Repair! COUPON REQUIRED

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

623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED

37 Years Experience OwnerOperator

623-872-8552

www.acexpertek.com

APPLIANCE SERVICES

CLEANING

ELECTRIC

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

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

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured AUTO SERVICES

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

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

SUPERCHARGED

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

ELECTRICAL

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial & Residential Housecleaning

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

CONCRETE / MASONRY

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

623-546-7714

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED

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

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

www.superchargedelectric.com

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

GLASS SERVICES

15 Years in Business and Still A+

Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300. Showroom & Parts Store

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES

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

Office 623-872-7622 ELECTRICAL

Fix & Replace

Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

Car for Sale?

Garage Doors

Advertise It Here!

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

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

623-329-2043

We do it RIGHT the first time! Electric & Solar

602-510-1529

allstarelectricaz.com ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

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

Call 480.898.6465

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 23, 2021

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY HANDYMAN

AIR CONDITIONING

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

PAINTING

A/C Problem? Call us 24/7 FREE Second Opinion Anytime!

www.airnowac.com We offer HVAC • Repair • Service and • Upgrades **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS

Licensed ROC #313262 • Bonded • Insured

“World Class Service Hometown Feel”

602-931-0904

FREE ESTIMATES

LANDSCAPING Landscape

PAINTING

(Call/Text)

623.910.0742

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

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

Check out the Handyman Section!

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bonded & Insured - ROC #123818

Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

Honey Do List Too Long?

CALL BOB

HandymanIam@cox.net

602.301.3429

Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls. Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation ROC#202397. ROC#219652 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 stonecreek-az.com

JIMMY’S

PAINTING SERVICES Dependable/Trustworthy Painter

30+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZING IN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES INVESTMENT PROPERTIES APARTMENT TURNOVERS

(623) 206-1396

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY!

ONLY 1-STORY HOMES

PAINTING

OSCAR LOPEZ

PRO PERFORMANCE PAINTING INC.

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8 CE 19

E ★★C

Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02

Listed HOA/PORA

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING

★

Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

Quality Attention to Every Detail

PAINTING

▲ ▲▲ ▲

▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ ▲▲ ▲▲ ▲

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• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

PEST CONTROL • TERMITE • • PEST • • PIGEON PROS •

PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

L&M

PEST & WEED CONTROL • Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed and Turf control • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial

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

MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT

Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

PLUMBING

602-329-8532

LANDSCAPING G ★▲▲▲▲▲▲

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LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED • ROC 054363

• Painting Services • Commercial • Residential

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

YEARS S

Painting, Remodeling and Construction

ALBRECHT AND SON

623-824-4481 OR 602-540-4940

stacy@romackbuilders.com | john@romackbuilders.com

Exterior & Interior

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

Lawn Care

Call for further information regarding our services

623-869-7378

LANDSCAPING

B R AT L E ▲▲▲▲ I

• Superb customer service from start to finish

Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981

REMODELING

623-308-2801

• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential custom builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal

“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Featured in Architectural Digest and Phoenix Home & Garden

FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.

O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

CONTRACTORS

BRANDENBURG PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

World Class Service Hometown Feel

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

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

602-722-7696

& Insured ROC #170982

DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 23, 2021

623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING

ROOFING

POOL SERVICES

TRIPLE “R” PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

623-322-9100

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

Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

PLUMBING

WE DO IT ALL! U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.

“No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com

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

Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-935-9221

triplerpool@gmail.com

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

PLUMBING

ROOFING

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Honest • Integrity • Value Locally & Veteran Owned

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

SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS $

35 OFF

Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 7/31/21

49.95

Water Heater Flush

100 OFF Water Heater Install

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 7/31/21

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES!

623-293-7095 Experience in the Valley! 623-293-7095 w26ROCYears Lic. 133241 • Bonded • Insured PLUMBING

FREE SERVICE CALL

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

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs

License #ROC209589

PLUMBING

602-622-2859 623-936-5775

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from

585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $

includes labor

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

Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE

ROOFING

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

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

623-873-1626

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

Built Stronger to Last Longer

623-386-0710

Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

PhillipsRoofing.org PhillipsRoofing@cox.net HAVE A SERVICE BUSINESS?

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

We can make your phone ring!

623-535-VIEW

dacosta@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM

UPHOLSTERY

ROOFING

FREE Estimates

Almeida Roofing Inc.

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

872-3047

WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

Buckeye Plumbing

• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service

623-386-0710

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

All Types of Rooﬁng

602-743-3175

• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile

• New Roofs

• Shingles

• Re-roofs

• Foam

• Repairs

• Coating • Modiﬁed Bitumen

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

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 23, 2021

S ummer

2020

2020 FORD ESCAPE S

360 DEMO• Ford Co-Pilot • 4G Wi-Fi • Remote Start • More!

MSRP:

STK# 20-480

26,715

STK# 20-562

26,535

JONES DISCOUNT:

JONES SALE PRICE:

• Navigation • Moonroof • Remote Start • More!

DEMO

5,000 OFF*

2020 FORD MUSTANG CPE $

2020 FORD ECO SPORT SE

20,715

• 4G Wi-Fi • 10 Sp Auto • Ltd Slip Axle • More!

CLOSE OUTS

MSRP:

6,000 OFF

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE

21,535

STK# 20-248

2020 FORD EXPEDITION XLT

MSRP:

29,865

60,435

JONES DISCOUNT:

JONES SALE PRICE:

5,000 OFF

• 2nd Row Buckets • Tow Pkg • Ford Co-Pilot 360 • More!

4X4

9,000 OFF*

$ 24,865 51,435 HOT BUYS WITH LIFETIME POWERTRAIN PROTECTION! $

2012 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING

9,888

P9543 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS

9,988

P9541 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2013 HONDA FIT SPORT

11,988

P9503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 KIA OPTIMA LX

13,788

P9510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2016 JEEP RENEGADE TRAILHAWK 2017 NISSAN ROGUE

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT 2018 FORD FOCUS SE

2017 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE

17,388

P9519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE

15,588

16,988

P9544 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2017 FORD ESCAPE

P9534 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

16,788

P9524 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2017 FORD FUSION

14,888

16,588

21176B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2015 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4L SPORT P9535 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

STK# 20-381

17,688

21308A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

17,988

P9548 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT R-LINE

P9448A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

21341A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5

15,788 15,988

2015 HONDA ACCORD SPORT

P9526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

P9497 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2019 NISSAN SENTRA SV

15,988

21283C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE

16,488

P9489 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2017 SUBARU LEGACY PREMIUM

17,988 18,488 18,788

P9542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2017 HONDA CIVIC COUPE LX-P

18,888

P9537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2018 FORD ESCAPE SE

18,988

20485A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2018 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE

19,688

P9517 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2020 KIA SOUL EX

19,888

20593A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2020 KIA SPORTAGE LX

20,788

T9469 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2018 INFINITI QX30 PREMIUM

21,688

21284B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

29,588

T9506 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2020 SUBARU FORESTER PREMIUM

31,888

T9529 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

32,788

21300B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO E

33,988

21256B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2019 FORD RANGER LARIAT

37,888

20618A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2018 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN LX 1.5T

2020 HONDA PILOT TOURING 7-PASSENGER

2018 FORD TAURUS SEL

2013 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 LARIAT

22,988

P9477C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

24,988

T9528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2018 FORD EDGE SEL

27,988

P9522 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

38,988

21356A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

39,688

X9499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5 PREMIUM

44,988

X9495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

2017 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST PREMIUM

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 RST

2018 TOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED

2020 FORD EXPLORER PLATINUM

28,488

20450A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

28,888

T9514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

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

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $499.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 06/29/2021. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. **Program # 30732 Retail Trade Assist Required

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48,788

X9486A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

49,888

21354A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

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