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NEWS .............. 4 Bob Musselwhite withdraws from CD8 race

SPORTS ........ 17 Monster Gila trout caught at Goldwater Lake

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LETTERS ........................12 BUSINESS..................... 15 SPORTS ..........................17 FEATURES .....................21 NEIGHBORHOOD......26 YOUTH ...........................27 OBITUARIES .................31 CLASSIFIEDS................31 NORTH

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WV native is Luke AFB’s new commander By Mckayla Hull

Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury has returned to the West Valley to take command of the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base. “This is like a dream come true to get to come home,” Canterbury told the West Valley View. “To command the men and women of the 56th Fighter Wing as we continue to train fighter pilots for the United States Air Force is a dream come true. I feel like I won the lottery.” Canterbury – who lived at the base from 1982 to 1985, and formerly lived in Tempe and Litchfield Park – was honored during an emotional change-of-command ceremony at Luke AFB on June 20 officiated by Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, commander of 19th Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 56th Fighter Wing is the Air Force’s only active-duty F-16 training wing and one of two F-35 training wings. Canterbury, a command pilot with more than 4,100 flying hours, including 650 combat hours, comes to Luke from the Pentagon, where he served as director of the F-35 Integration Office. Departing commander Brig. Gen. Brook J. Leonard teared up as he addressed the audience for the last time as wing commander. He wants base officials

to remember “we must build teams and we must make bold decisions.” He will move on to serve as the deputy commanding general of the Air Combined Joint Forces Component Command in Iraq. “In the end it’s about winning. It’s about staying and remaining the world’s greatest Air Force,” Leonard said. “I can’t think of a better person to take over this wonderful wing.” Canterbury is following in the footsteps of his father, Maj. Gen. Hank Canterbury, the former commander of Tactical Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, hands the to Brig. Gen. Todd Canterbury during the 56th Fighter Wing Air Command’s 832nd guidon change-of-command ceremony June 20 at Luke Air Force Base. Air Division at Luke from Canterbury assumed command from Brig. Gen. Brook Leonard, right, who will move on to be become the deputy commanding 1982 to 1984. general of the Air Combined Joint Forces Component Command “The Air Force is very in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ridge Shan) excited about the trusted, respected leadership that the Canterbury father be the Luke commander and now the family brings to Luke Air Force Base and son is taking over as the Luke commander. the 56th Fighter Wing,” Doherty said. “I I’m not so sure that’s happened in the think it’s probably the first time we had a

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Verrado students punished for ‘inappropriate’ behavior By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The Verrado High School baseball team advanced to the state championship last season, but months before the game, unknown to the public, the athletes were embroiled in a scandal that “disrupted” school function, according to the superintendent. According to a Buckeye Police report obtained by the West Valley View, the Verrado boys baseball and girls softball teams were headed home on a school bus from Maricopa High School April 5 when the young women allegedly witnessed a boy being sexually assaulted by his teammates.

The victim refused to press charges, but the students were reprimanded by the school, according to Agua Fria School District Superintendent Dennis Runyan. “The incident was a disruption to school function and inappropriate behavior,” Runyan said via email. “All individual students involved received disciplinary action. Because of privacy rights the students’ individual discipline is not disclosed as a student record under FERPA. The incident was also reported to the SRO (school resource offi-

cer) with a follow-up investigation.” He said the “normal discipline for this type of disruption” is a three- to nine-day suspension, possible missed games or potential removal from a team if it involves athletes. Runyan said staff suggested further training for the coaches. “Through our investigation and the police investigation of the incident, I do believe this incident has been processed correctly,” Runyan said. “There were no ad-

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Electronic search warrant program goes statewide By West Valley View staff

The Arizona Supreme Court authorized the expansion of the electronic search warrant program statewide for certain vehicular offenses. This expansion will greatly enhance efficiency for law enforcement agencies across Arizona while still providing appropriate judicial review of requests for warrants. Effective August 1, the Superior Court in Maricopa County will assist law enforcement statewide by authorizing, when appropriate, electronic search warrant requests for blood, breath, urine or other bodily substances for the following vehicular offenses: driving under the influence; vehicle-related homicide; vehicle-related aggravated assault; vehicle-related endangerment, or other vehicle-related offenses. The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety collaborated with Maricopa County Superior Court

and 24 Valley police departments on funding to develop an online electronic warrant project for blood draws on individuals suspected of driving under the influence. The early success of the 2012 pilot program led to another round of grant funding to allow Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to expand the program to its officers across the state. The new Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order expands the program to all law enforcement agencies. Search warrants and affidavits are exchanged electronically and securely between the law enforcement agencies and the Superior Court in Maricopa County. Previously, access to a fax machine was necessary to submit information for judicial review. Judicial officers review the affidavit and, if appropriate, return a search warrant through the county’s 24/7

Initial Appearance Court. “We commend Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales, Superior Court Presiding Judge Janet Barton and the former Presiding Judge Norm Davis for working on this process,” said Alberto Gutier, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “Being able to submit warrants for judicial review 24 hours a day and getting a timely response can mean the difference between safety and tragedy on our roadways.” Transporting drivers suspected of impaired driving to a location that has a fax machine is hampered by the state’s geography and many remote, rural areas. By reducing the amount of time it takes for law enforcement to obtain a warrant, public safety will be enhanced with faster, more accurate test results – and violators can be held accountable with biological evidence.

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Luke...continued from page 1 history of the Air Force, so it’s pretty special for the Canterbury family.” Calling his father his “biggest fan,” Canterbury is modest about his hopes for the base. Addressing him during the ceremony, he said, “I can only hope the second Canterbury who will lead this way will have the same success story as you.” Canterbury’s resume is impressive. He entered the Air Force in May 1993 as a graduate of ASU ROTC. As director of the F-35 Integration Office, he focused on integrating it into the Air Force and making it the most “lethal, survivable and adaptable airplane in the fleet.” He received numerous medals and awards, such as the NATO medal and the Legion of Merit, the latter of which “as the wing commander of Eglin Air Force Base, so where I stood up the first F-35 training wing in the U.S. Air Force.” The West Valley is familiar territory to Canterbury. He attended sixth grade at Luke Elementary School and worked as a lifeguard at the base pool.

He briefly attended Agua Fria North High School. “The West Valley means so much to me that I want to be a valuable member of that community,” he said. Canterbury was raised on the Air Force core values of “integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do.” “He (Hank Canterbury) inculcated that in me throughout my whole life as well as just leadership lessons of how to handle challenges that arise in whatever job.” He is pleased to be near his family. “I think this is just an unbelievable opportunity to come home, to be 4 miles away from where I’m working, and leading the airmen,” Canterbury said. During the change-of-command ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Canterbury told the audience, “This is my home, this is personal to me. This is my chance to give back to the community that has given so much to my family.”

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By West Valley View staff Trial set for Avondale resident Vincent Parker, the 51-year-old Avondale resident charged in connection to the death of 33-year-old Loring Sendejas in Old Town Scottsdale, has a trial date. According to Scottsdale police, Parker’s trial is set for December 27. Parker was arrested in April. Sendejas was found dead in February.

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House fire in Goodyear

A house fire in Goodyear resulted in the hospitalization of a grandmother and the death of a dog around midnight Tuesday, June 19, according to Goodyear Fire Department Battalion Chief Bryan Duell. The grandmother and two children were alerted of the fire by smoke alarms. One dog was killed in the fire, but another dog survived. The grandmother was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, though no other injuries were reported. The scene was turned over to the occupants and insurance companies to verify the cause of the fire, Duell said.

Cobblestone Auto Spa will offer free gas on Friday, June 29, at its Litchfield Park location, 14031 W. Indian School Road, to a select number of motorists in celebration of its re-grand opening. Cobblestone will offer 10 gallons of free gas to the first 100 motorists who line up at its Litchfield Park location by 7 a.m. Friday, June 29. If motorists can’t make it there in time, they can text FREEGAS to 22345 to be entered to win $500 in free gas. A winner will be chosen at random on July 2. Cobblestone offered a similar deal on June 15. “We are drivers just like everyone else, so when we fill up, we feel the pinch at the pump, too,” said Tuck Bettin, Cobblestone’s general manager. “We also wanted to remind

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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is searching for 43-year-old Melkyseddek Munoz-Garcia. He is the primary suspect for the death of 41-year-old Laura Hernandez-Urbina. The case is being investigated as a ho- Melkyseddek Munoz-Garwho may also go by micide, according to a cia, Octavio Olivas-Martinez. crime bulletin. (Photo courtesy Maricopa Deputies were dis- County Sheriff’s Office) patched to the area of MC-85 and Estrella Parkway around 8:50 p.m. Friday, June 8, according to the bulletin. Upon arrival, deputies found Hernandez-Urbina had been shot. She died from her injuries at the hospital. Detectives are seeking the public’s help to locate Munoz-Garcia, who they say may also go by the name Octavio Olivas-Martinez. MCSO warns that Munoz-Garcia should not be approached. Instead, call 9-1-1, as he is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-1011 or call 602-876-TIPS (8477).

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Bob Musselwhite withdraws from Congressional race By Connor Dziawura

Litchfield Park resident Bob Musselwhite has withdrawn from the Congressional District 8 race after attorney and Hiral Tipirneni supporter Lynda Vescio filed a lawsuit to challenge the validity of signatures on his petition. Of the 1,515 signatures he filed, 339 were challenged and 232 were found invalid. This left him 40 signatures short of the 1,323-signature requirement. Speaking with the West Valley View via email, the Democrat expressed his dismay with the development. “My hope was for people in the eighth district in the next primary to have a choice on the ballot this time,” Musselwhite said. “When there is only one name on the primary ballot for people to mark that is not a democracy. Put the platforms up, and let the people decide. “I think that choice on the ballot is in line with the sentiments of people who live in District 8 going by the thousands I talked to gathering my 1,515 signatures. That choice has been taken away,” he continued. Duplicate signatures; signers who

Litchfield Park resident Bob Musselwhite served eight years as city manager and four years on the city council. (West Valley View photo by Melissa Fossum)

were unregistered, registered after the petition, members of a different party, or from a different district; as well as those with invalid addresses, no address, no date, a printed signature or a signature that did not match were deemed invalid. According to Sophia Solis, a spokeswoman for Maricopa County Recorder

white still sees a future in politics. “Through the years many millions have sacrificed some have sacrificed all to build this nation and our democratic republic,” he said. “I view my candidacy as my obligation as a citizen of this nation. Yes, I will continue to run until we have more moderate and ethical people in Washington that are there for the benefit of our country and our people as a first obligation. “I view our democratic republic as the fairest form of government ever invented by mankind. Our elected officials need to understand and appreciate just what it is that we have got in this country and be willing and have the good judgment to defend it as a first priority.” With Musselwhite out as a challenger, Tipirneni, a Democrat, is set to once again face off with Republican Debbie Lesko for the seat later this year. April’s special election to fill the seat previously held by Republican Trent Franks saw Lesko defeat Tipirneni by a slim margin—a 5.2 percentage point, or just over 9,000 votes, victory. Democrat Bob Olsen and Republican Sandra Dowling are also in the running for the Congressional District 8 seat, according to Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan’s website. The primary election will be held August 28, followed by the general election on November 6.

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Adrian Fontes, it isn’t uncommon for candidates to have their signatures challenged, sometimes resulting in withdrawal from the race. Vescio reiterated this view. “I guess I would just say that this is how the process is supposed to work, right?” Vescio said. “It’s supposed to protect the integrity of the process. It’s supposed to make sure that, you know, everyone has met the same requirements. If he (Musselwhite) wants to run again and he collects enough signatures, that’d be great. I don’t have anything against him personally. I think it’s great that he wants to get involved in politics. “I applaud anybody who wants to do it in this climate. You notice I’m not running so I’m really impressed with anybody who wants to do it, but, you know, this is how the process is supposed to work, and it did work.” A history teacher at Apollo High School in Glendale, the 27-year Litchfield Park resident Musselwhite previously served eight years as city manager and four years on the city council. In a May 9 West Valley View article titled “Former Litchfield Park city manager running for CD8,” Musselwhite expressed his desire to protect the retirement industry, Luke Air Force Base’s mission and the Valley’s water supply should he be elected. Though he won’t be printed on the ballot for the coming election, Mussel-

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U.S. Navy Electronics Technician (Nuclear) Third Class Phillip A. Meyer III, 20, of Litchfield Park, graduated from the U.S. Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, New York. Meyer successfully completed two years of extensive training to operate reactor control, propulsion and power generation systems in nuclear propulsion plants. Joining the Navy’s submarine force, he will be stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the son of Shari-Ann Meyer and brother of Rachel Meyer, who graduates from Verrado High School in 2020. They live in Litchfield Park. Meyer graduated from Verrado in 2016.

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Fryer delivers message of tough love at Verrado By Israel Gonzalez

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kelly Fryer spoke about fierce love, a dysfunctional state and how to come together to solve Arizona’s problems in front of the Democrats of Verrado club on June 19 at Verrado Middle School. “When it comes to dysfunction there is nothing, nothing that is more powerful to create change than love,” Fryer said. “And love is what I think is missing, in our communities, in our state and in our nation. I think it is exactly what we need in order to create the kind of transformation that we want to see.” But the kind of love she’s talking about isn’t the kind that might come to mind. “When I talk about love, I’m not talking about the kind of Valentine’s Day love that comes in a box of chocolates,” Fryer said. “I’m not talking about, you know, squishy, pink, fuzzy love. I’m talking about fierce love. I’m talking about the kind of love that fights for what is right. That fights to protect those who are in danger. I’m

Self-identified progressive Kelly Fryer announced her candidacy for governor earlier this year. Kelly joined the Democrats of Verrado at Verrado Middle School for a meet and greet. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

talking about the kind of love that I have for my kids.” During her talk, Fryer tackled issues on how to win the race, as well as the environment and solving other problems Arizona faces. Fryer, who moved to Arizona in 2010, is one of three Democratic candidates aiming to

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become Arizona’s governor. Fryer started off the night with a story of her time in Illinois becoming a woman pastor in 1989. At just 25 years old, she was thrust into a rural and conservative area of Illinois where local church members, all men, were adamant about not having a woman lead. After several hours of discussion, she managed to persuade them to become their first women pastor. The key lesson she learned? She can beat the odds, she said. “I’m pretty good at beating the odds,” Fryer said. “I think we need a governor who knows how to beat the odds. Because we are up against them in Arizona. They have messed this place up. There’s a network of problems, layer upon layer in our state, that handicaps our ability to create real change. We aren’t going to be able to tweak our way out of this.” Fryer is the former educator, minister and CEO of YWCA of Southern Arizona, an organization that empowers women and fights for social justice. When she joined YWCA, it was nearly ready to close, she said. Four years later, YWCA experienced 400 percent growth and new business acquisitions. It’s experiences like these that Fryer believes makes her the strongest candidate. “One of the things that I’m really good at is walking into a situation that is dysfunctional and helping people come together to really create kind of a shared vision,” Fryer said. “To identify the values that they share and work

together to make good things happen in their community and grow.” In terms of Fryer’s platform, her campaign is running many state issues, such as economic growth, public school education and the environment. Education was briefly discussed with regard to funding teachers and the public school system. She also plans on drafting and funding a 15-county economic development plan if elected. In terms of the environment, she hopes to create an environmental “justice league” with the smartest scientist in our state, she said. The environmental justice league committee would create a comprehensive environmental sustainability plan for Arizona within nine months, she added. “This isn’t a political problem,” Fryer said. “This is a moral issue. And we need to have a moral conversation. We need to have a deep conversation as a state. This isn’t about politics. Who are we? Do we care about this planet? Do we care about our children?” Ideas were also thrown around to create funding for the plan such as philanthropists, private companies or even starting a public bank of Arizona, she said. Arizona could be the solar capital of the world, she added. Border safety and immigration were also brought up during Q and A. Fryer talked about sending the National Guard troops home, ending contracts with private prison companies that run detention centers and making Arizona’s criminal justice system a model for human rights. “The role of the state is to protect and defend the individual rights of people,” Fryer said. “The role of the state is to protect the human rights of people in our territory. Not to protect a border. The second thing is, what really creates safety for people? Food. Housing. Good jobs. That’s where the focus of the governor of Arizona needs to be.” At the end of the day, she said she wants to give a microphone to those who feel voiceless in all 15 counties in Arizona. “I think we can create real change in Arizona,” Fryer said. “I think we can make this state work for all of us. I’m in the race because I think we need to be paying attention to everybody in all 15 counties around the state.”

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Buckeye council adopts ﬁscal year 18/19 budget By West Valley View staff

The Buckeye City Council adopted the city’s fiscal year 18/19 budget at the June 19 council meeting. The $257.2 million balanced budget includes significant investments in services for residents, infrastructure improvements and employees to respond to citizen needs. It also complies with counciladopted policies, including a fully funded contingency fund. “This year’s budget goes beyond meeting the city’s goals and objectives for fiscal wellness and financial flexibility,” Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck said. “It also demonstrates we are enhancing the city’s economic well-being by creating sustainable neighborhoods and ensuring our infrastructure serves the community efficiently.” Additional street paving projects and new park trails and equipment are just a few of the projects in this year’s budget. Other highlights include: • $6 million for a secure police

As the fifth fastest-growing city in the country, with a planning area of 642 miles, Buckeye focused its FY18/19 budget on meeting the demands of growth and smart planning for future needs. (Photo courtesy city of Buckeye)

evidence facility • $1.2 million for intersection improvements and traffic signals at Verrado Way and Van Buren • $645,000 for sidewalks on Miller

Road and Monroe Avenue Capital improvement projects include: • $37 million for the Apache Water Campus, one of the largest projects to date in the city’s CIP plan. These

costs include master planning, design and construction. The project is scheduled to continue through FY 20/21. • $863,000 to improve water service and fire protection in historic downtown as part of the CDBG funding cycles. The city’s portion is approximately $174,000. • $580,000 for the design of Fire Station 705 in Tartesso. The construction of this project is part of a future CIP. • $400,000 to complete the master planning of Sundance Park Phase II. As the fifth fastest-growing city in the country, with a planning area of 642 miles, Buckeye focused its budget for FY18/19 on meeting the demands of growth and smart planning for future needs. For details about this year’s budget and previous budgets, visit buckeyeaz. gov.

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ditional charges that we are aware of.” Buckeye detective Tamela Skaggs, who serves as the department’s public information officer, said the “involved victims and their parents did not wish to press charges, therefore no criminal charges were filed.” According to the report, a girl’s mother called police after her daughter’s teammates said the boys were performing sex acts on each other and smoking marijuana. The daughter saw a “baseball player get pinned down in the back of the bus and forced to perform a sexual act” on his teammate, according to police. The report said other players held their hands over the boy’s mouth. The girl didn’t tell the coaches or bus driver for fear of retaliation. Upon arriving at Verrado, the police report said the athletic director said the girl was “a liar” and he would check the school bus’ three cameras the following day. The report goes on to say the video “showed three separate incidents, which all had the same type of behavior between the boys varsity baseball team. “All three incidents showed at least three students holding another student down and either inappropriately touching each other and/or not allowing the student back up, while others watched and laughed.” According to the report, Skaggs viewed the video and she said she saw four incidents, each with different “possible victims.” The first incident showed a boy being pulled down in his seat and appeared to be punched by a fellow student. Another student assisted by grabbing and holding his mouth shut. A third held

him down. The detective said it appeared to show a boy struggling to get free, while others attempted to pull his pants down. The second possible victim was held down in his seat, with one student holding his hand over his mouth. Others attempted to pull his pants down. In the third, a student covered the camera with his/her hand for several minutes. “When the hand is taken from the camera, an unidentified student is seen getting up off the floor from the middle aisle and sitting back in a seat.” The report goes on to say a female student was observed covering her mouth in shock from what she saw and smiling. The fourth incident again shows a student being held down in his seat on the bus and someone trying to pull down his pants. “The video shows (redacted name) being let go by the others involved and seen buttoning and fastening his belt,” Skaggs wrote. “In the video, you do not see any genitals or private areas.” Skaggs spoke with the students, witnesses and parents, many of whom refused to cooperate. One victim chalked it up to “roughhousing” and “tickling” because “that’s what guys do.” When asked about his teammates covering his mouth, the student, an alleged victim, said, “if a limit was crossed, they would have stopped,” comparing it to holding someone underwater in a pool. He didn’t feel sexually harassed. He said to ask the other students if they were trying to pull down his pants. Another victim explained he was pulling up his pants and buckling his belt because “when you squirm around, your pants fall off.”

Honor ranchers, farmers with nominations By West Valley View staff

The Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame is collecting nominations for possible inclusion in the 2019 class. Nomination forms are available at azfare.org. The completed nomination form and supporting material like biographies, photographs, newspaper clippings and letters of recommendation must be received at P.O. Box 868, Glendale, AZ 85311 no later than 5 p.m. Saturday, September 1. Each year the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame inducts eight individuals or families from the fields of farming, ranching, Agri-business, education or science. Periodically, an individual from an associated field who has made noteworthy contributions to the agricultural industry will also be included. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of individuals from a diversity of backgrounds. Those nominees not selected this year will be returned to the

Nominate Now! file for consideration in an upcoming year. Inductees will be honored at the 11th annual Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame Honoree Dinner on March 2 at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park. They will also be included in volume three of the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame book, which will be published in 2022. For more information contact Carole De Cosmo at 623-695-9614 or e-mail her at codeco2@aol.com.

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The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 53, in Buckeye recently held a flag retirement ceremony with the help of American Legion Post 53, VFW Auxiliary 12098, the West Valley Blue Star Moms, and Boy Scout Troop 263, which is chartered by Post 53. Sen. Sine Kerr was among those who attended the event held annually near Flag Day. During the ceremony, unserviceable flags are burned, which is protocol. Flags are donated to the organizations to retire during a short ceremony that ends with the burning of those deemed unserviceable. In addition, the American Legion 54 Auxiliary held an ice cream social, the VFW Auxiliary 12098 from Buckeye had a bake off, and the Blue Star Moms of the West Valley sold potatoes. The funds went back to the organizations for their respective projects. The American Legion Auxiliary has two events in September. The third annual Patriots Day event will feature water activities, free food, crafts, games and raffle prizes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, September 9, at American Legion Post 53, 402

Local organizations, including the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 53, in Buckeye helped retire flags deemed unserviceable. (Photo courtesy American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 53)

E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. Donations of toiletries, snacks, books, playing cards and puzzles will be accepted for Packages from Home. The organization will honor POWs and MIAs during its Unit 53 Auxiliary spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7

p.m. September 21, at the post. Tickets are $6, or $3 for kids 12 and younger. The meal includes spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. For more information call 623-6938624.

Schmidt graduates from basic military training By West Valley View staff

U.S. Air Force Airman Elliott Schmidt graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, on May 24. He achieved honor graduate status and received a ribbon for marksmanship. The airmen completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits

toward an associated in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Schmidt is a 2011 graduate of Agua Fria High School in Avondale. Elliott is completing his technical training in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is the son of Kevin and Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Schmidt, and the brother of Andy Schmidt, all of Avondale. U.S. Air Force Airman Elliott Schmidt graduated from Agua Fria High School in 2011. (Photo courtesy the Schmidt family)

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CVS adds medication drop-off sites to quell opioid abuse By Vivian Meza, Cronkite News Arizona is expanding dropoff services for unused and old medications to 13 pharmacies and additional police stations in a continuing battle against opioid abuse. “We know that so many times it’s friends, family, grandparents, kids that end up getting access to these dangerous opioids,” said Attorney General Mark Brnovich, announcing the program inside a central Phoenix pharmacy. “We need to have a place where we can successfully drop them off and dispose of them.” The point of the medicationdisposal boxes is to remove the temptation for abuse by getting rid of highly addictive opioids. “Many times people assume that because something comes from a pharmacy that it’s safe,” said Sgt. Tommy Thompson, a spokesman for Phoenix Police. “It’s not uncommon to see members of the community who

become addicted to legal opioids become addicted to illegal opioids because they’re easier for them to obtain.” CVS Pharmacy has installed the boxes at eight stores in the Phoenix area and one in Tucson, with others in smaller communities of Bullhead City, Globe, Lake Havasu City and Taylor. Public safety departments in Tolleson as well as two other law-enforcement areas outside of Maricopa County also have the units. Phoenix Police plan to install several, Thompson said. The move comes more than a year after Walgreens stores began providing medication disposal kiosks and Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation to allow the sale of opioid-overdose reversal drug without a prescription. Both pharmacy chains offer the drop-off boxes at stores nationwide. A report by the Arizona Department of Health Services shows more than

8,500 possible opioid overdoses in the past year. About 16 percent of the suspected cases were fatal. Thompson said that for people who may be uncomfortable going to a police station, locations in pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens make it easier and more convenient to properly dispose of unwanted or unused medications. People don’t have to fill out paperwork to drop off prescription, over-the-counter or liquid medications but can just place them in bins, usually near a pharmacy counter, during store hours. Needles, syringes and inhalers are not allowed. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens each list locations on their websites, cvs.com and walgreens.com. CVS Pharmacy also is donating more than $100,000 to Arizona nonprofits that provide substanceabuse programs, said Thomas Moriarity, executive vice president of CVS Health.

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A place to shoot Editor: The maximum range (distance a bullet will fly) from a .223 AR-15 rifle is 2.25 miles. A .22-caliber rifle shoots a bullet up to 1.5 miles before it falls to earth. Larger caliber rifles, with more gunpowder behind the bullet, can fly up to 5 miles before they fall to earth with enough retained speed to kill. In 2011, Rachel Yoder, an Amish girl, who was trotting home in a horsedrawn buggy after a Christmas party, was struck in the head by a bullet fired into the air from over 1.5 miles away. The bullet was identified as being fired from a black powder rifle. The shooter never would have been found had he not come forward and admitted that he discharged his rifle into the air to unload it. In March 2018, a stray bullet killed a 73-year-old Michigan woman while she was having coffee with her husband in her kitchen. Shirley Pfeil’s husband heard a loud crack, and his wife collapsed. The subsequent investigation revealed that Pfeil’s 21-year-old neighbor was target practicing in his backyard and shooting toward a dirt berm, or embankment. Police did not release the identity of the shooter as he has not been charged with a crime. Kami Gilstrap, a 24-year-old expectant mother, was killed by a stray bullet while she was out recreating in the desert a little more than one mile north of 2,000 Buckeye homes, schools, businesses and the heavily traveled I-10 corridor. The unregulated and dangerous BLM target shooting area south of where Kami was killed was infested with hundreds of people shooting in every direction. No one can say for sure where the bullet was fired from, but Kami was over a mile north from the area where most of the shooters were shooting. Buckeye Police Chief Larry Hall said this isn’t the first time something like this has happened in the area. “This is the worst thing you can do is come out to an uncontrolled environment like the desert where

you have multiple shooters out here who have varying levels of skill and engage in target practice. This isn’t the first incident we’ve had up here where people have been hit.” The area has since been posted as closed to shooting, and anyone caught shooting in the area will be cited or arrested. As people continue to rally and protest gun violence related to mass shootings, gun violence as it relates to stray bullet deaths receives less press. But a UC Davis study found most people killed or wounded in stray-bullet shootings were unaware of events leading to the gunfire that caused their injuries, and nearly onethird of the victims were children and nearly half were female. The study goes on to say, “Stray-bullet shootings alter the nature of life in many American neighborhoods, creating fear and anxiety and prompting parents to keep children indoors and take other precautions. When we think about gun violence, we think about high-profile and tragic events, but stray-bullet shootings affect entire communities every day.” So, where can you shoot? One answer to that question is located about 13 miles southwest of I-10 along I-85. It is called the Joe Foss Public Shooting Range. The range is managed by members of the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association. The range is open from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday to Sunday, on most weekends. It is a regulated range with trained range safety officers ensuring that you, and the shooter next to you, are handling firearms in a safe manner. You are required to wear safety glasses and hearing protection and follow range rules. It is good safe(r) recreational shooting. Look up Joe Foss Public Shooting Range on the internet and then give it a try. Or, you can take your chances of getting shot, fined or arrested out in the desert. Bill Sansom Buckeye

A new restaurant Editor: I can’t wait for the spring of 2019.

I think I will invite the mayor and the city planners to join my wife and I for the grand opening of a new restaurant in Buckeye. We all can enjoy a great meal. A hot dog, a bag of chips and a big gulp at the new QuikTrip. All I can say is: whoop dee do. Larry Ruvido Buckeye

Trump is a pathological liar Editor: The Trump Administration, if you can call it that, is a prevaricated mishegoss of contradictions, evasions, effrontery, illusions and flat-out lies. Trump is now well beyond 3,000 lies in his 500-day presidency that he has publicly told, not to mention the lies Sarah Huckabee Sanders has told to cover. And let’s not forget about the ridiculous fabrications being provided by his public mouthpiece, Rudy Giuliani. There is an old saying that if one tells one lie, they have to tell 10 more to cover it. Trump has lied and gobsmacked us so often and so outrageously that his pathos has led to a metastasized kerfuffle of coagulated detritus that is being regurgitated by him with words that seem to be the only words in his very limited vocabulary: “witch hunt,” “believe me” and “I can tell you,” along with “We’ll see what happens.” This is a common pattern to pathological and congenital lying. The real danger is that those of us

who know he is lying have become oblivious to the effects of his very dangerously impactful behavior on our nation and our humanity. And the other frightening consequence is the preponderance of the members of his base who actually believe these very treacherous equivocations. For a man who so brazenly proclaims his innocence in the Bob Mueller Russia probe, he sure is acting guilty. His tweets attacking the investigation raising the acrimony of this debate, along with Giuliani’s, Sean Hannity’s and Jeanine Pirro’s, are attempts to subvert this very legitimate investigation. Hopefully voters of sound mind are turning a deaf ear to them. David Compton Litchfield Park

Bring on the clowns Editor: Vickie J. Chelini, good letter last week. I’m with you about the photo opportunities and the three-ring circus. But, you know “Buckeye is open for business” and growing so fast. Watson and Yuma is where everything must be built. Well, I for one—and probably not the only one—do not like to see this corner so congested. My opinion alone will not change anything. What’s wrong with the north side of I-10? How about over in Meck’s back yard. Yes, I know there is a storage

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Letters...continued from page 12 (facility) going in there. How about a nice hotel, more fast food or a car wash? A car wash would be nice on the north side of I-10. Maybe it’s all about a legacy. Oh yeah, do not forget about the semis that look like there is a parade going on up and down Watson. Maybe we have to have a wreck before anything gets done. Dennis Batterman Buckeye

Police officer appreciation Editor: You hear so much bad about the police in the Valley. I thought I would say “great job.” On June 5, I was in the open desert off roading, picking up scrap steel and cans off Tonopah Salome Road when my vehicle got stuck way back off the road. I was there for 1.5 hours digging, trying to get out. I ran out of water. I called 9-1-1 and was transferred to Buckeye Police. They sent two officers. They finally found me and brought me several bottles of water and a Gatorade. They tried to dig me out to no avail. They stayed with me until I was towed out. They had me sit in the air-conditioned squad car. I want to say thank you so much to Sgt. Granniss and Officer Buchanan of the Buckeye Police. They went above and beyond their duty to help me. There are no words to say thank you enough. They stayed with me until they knew I was out and on the road. They brought water and everything wanting nothing in return. Thank you so much. Curtis Walters Goodyear

Looking for Dr. Ranney Editor: Believe it or not, I saw this article on the evening news about a week ago: it was about how scientists are learning how to “transplant motors skills from one individual to another.” This has to do with stem cell research. This research is showing promise for people who have lost their sight due to illnesses, such as measles. One

complication from measles, especially early in life, is a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. This was the cause of blindness in Mary Ingalls (older sister of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder). This condition also led to the blindness (and deafness) of Helen Keller (born 1880, died in 1968). Helen Keller reportedly lost her sight and hearing when she came down with measles at the age of 1 1/2 years. Her father thought of putting his 7-year-old daughter in an institution because she could not communicate with her family and would not be able to take care of herself. Her mother thought otherwise. She heard of a school back East, where they teach blind and deaf children. The school sent them a teacher: Miss Anne Sullivan. She taught Helen how to communicate with sign language, that letters form words and words have meaning. From sign language, she learned how to read in braille. She studied at Radcliffe College at the age of 18 and graduated with honors. She studied Latin, Greek and geometry. The only word that was not in her vocabulary was “impossible.” This is a message for all of us. Speaking of nothing short of a miracle: I met one Dr. David Fitzgerald Ranney in Santa Clara, California, during the fall of 1970. He may have discovered how to increase the human I.Q (by accident). I heard he moved to Baltimore, Maryland, by the spring of 1971. He was 26 years old back then. His appendectomy patient went from a mediocre high school student to a college student three years later, earning A’s in chemistry analytical geometry and calculus. It’s quite a story. It’s quite a story. He—or anyone who knows of his whereabouts—can contact me at rivaslaura505@gmail. com. Laura Rivas Buckeye

Vote ‘yes’ for CREATES Act Editor: I am requesting that your newspaper publish an editorial urging your state’s U.S. senators to support bringing the CREATES Act (S. 974) to the Senate floor and to vote yes for its passage.

The Senate Judiciary committee passed Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act by a 16 to 5 vote on June 14. It targets abusive delay tactics that are being used by brand-name pharmaceutical companies to block market entry of more affordable generic drugs. The first delay tactic addressed by the CREATES Act is when brandname drug companies prevent potential generic competitors from obtaining samples of the branded product, so the generic company cannot perform the testing necessary to show that its product is equivalent to the brandname product, a prerequisite for FDA approval. The second delay tactic addressed by the CREATES Act occurs when brand-name manufacturers, whose products require a distribution safety protocol, refuse to allow generic competitors to participate in that safety protocol, again undermining the generic’s ability to gain FDA approval. The CREATES Act is intended to provide an efficient path for generic drug manufacturers to obtain relief so

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Growing up, my family had a ritual in the old apartment in Queens. Dinner at 6 served on our scratched-up glass table surrounded by four Formica chairs, followed by a half hour of Walter Cronkite and the CBS Evening News. This was the 1970s, when the anchorman was at the peak of his powers, and Cronkite was the most trusted of the breed. What Walter Cronkite said, America believed. Now, it’s 40-odd years later. Now, when broadcasters, the newspaper, Facebook, Twitter or a website delivers information, we don’t know what to believe. Nor should we, given the state of America, our political leaders and our media circa 2018. This strikes me as among the saddest of many sad facts revealed by the national fistfight over illegal immigrant children being forcibly separated from their parents. Amid the conflicting stories, shrill spin, weeping, fury, Old Testament ciYour Smile is My Satisfaction

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Business Briefcase

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018

By Connor Dziawura

Hello, readers! Welcome back to another edition of Business Briefcase. As we round out the month of June, I have a great lineup of briefs for you this week. For starters, UPS is continuing its sustainability initiatives, while The Wigwam received a big award and Buckeye is gearing up to help its nonprofits! But on the other end of the spectrum, the chamber—as can be expected—has plenty of great business connectivity and networking events approaching, with some new focuses to keep things fresh. Let’s get on with the details! First, one of five new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations planned by UPS will be built in Goodyear, according to a recent announcement from the company. The others will be built in Plainfield, Indiana; Edgerton, Kansas; and Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas. Kristen Petrella, UPS spokeswoman, told the West Valley View the future Goodyear CNG fueling station will be located at 16601 W. Sells Drive. This is between the Loop 303 and Sarival Road and north of Indian School Road. Though an official timetable for the project is unconfirmed, June or July 2019 is likely, she said. The process to get a gas line to the site will take approximately a year after an agreement is finalized. The company’s initiative that includes the five CNG fueling stations is a $130 million investment, according to UPS’ announcement, and includes the addition of more than 700 new CNG vehicles, including 400 semi-

A 528 air-conditioned unit Dominion Self-Storage opened at the southeast corner of McDowell Road and Market Street in Buckeye’s Verrado community. (Photo courtesy Dominion Self-Storage)

tractors supplied by Freightliner and Kenworth and 330 terminal trucks supplied by TICO. Moving along to Litchfield Park, The Wigwam was recently named a Smart Meetings 2018 Smart Stars Award winner. Recognized in the category of Best Golf Resort, The Wigwam was ranked against thousands of properties and voted upon by meeting professionals. “It is truly an honor to receive such esteemed recognition from the most highly regarded meetings professionals in the world,” said Martin Greenwood, vice president managing director and general manager of The Wigwam. “As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Organization House and prepare for the 90th anniversary of the resort in 2019, we are committed to continuing to deliver first-class service and an exceptional, uniquely southwestern

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experience to our guests to ensure continued excellence.” Sticking with Litchfield Park, a new Burger King is now open within the city’s Monument Point Business Park. This fast food chain needs no introduction, so if you’re craving a Whopper or maybe some chicken nuggets, be sure to stop by the new location at 12309 W. Camelback Road. Over in Buckeye, the city’s Nonprofit Community Funding Program will kick off July 1. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. August 2. Applications can be submitted by email to rjacobs@buckeyeaz.gov, or by mail to Buckeye Community Services Department, 110 E. Irwin Avenue, Buckeye, AZ 85326. The program provides grants to nonprofit agencies that provide services specifically for Buckeye residents. Selection criteria is based

on the level of services provided to residents. Essential community needs are also addressed. For more information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/business/non-profitcommunity-funding-program. Keeping with Buckeye, Dominion Self-Storage is open in Verrado’s Marketside Commercial District. Situated on 1.25 acres at the southeast corner of McDowell Road and Market Street, the 81,618-squarefoot Dominion Self-Storage is located at 20825 W. McDowell Road. Managed by 180 Self-Storage LLC, the business has 528 air-conditioned units. Switching focus to events, courses and networking, DexYP’s yearly marketing series in partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber

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Sun Health names Joe La Rue as president and CEO

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018

By West Valley View staff

Sun Health has named Joe La Rue the fourth president and chief executive officer of the 52-year-old nonprofit organization, effective July 1. La Rue serves as executive vice president and has been with Sun Health since 2005. Sun Health runs La Loma Village in Litchfield Park. “We were looking for someone with a unique combination of relationships with local community leaders, and a background in senior living, real estate and development,” said Herman Orcutt, chairman of the Sun Health Services board of directors. “Just as critical was a keen understanding and sense of importance for philanthropy,” added Dan Minnix,

chairman of the Sun Health Foundation board of trustees. The board chose to limit the search to internal candidates, as it believed it sends a positive message to the organization that it wants to see succession from within. Prior to joining Sun Health in 2005, La Rue practiced law in the Sun Cities area for 16 years with an emphasis in real estate finance, development and health care, working closely with Sun Health. Since 1988, La Rue has served in many elected and appointed positions including the Peoria City Council, other Peoria and city of Surprise committees, WESTMARC, Arizona State Transportation Board, Maricopa

Association of Governments, Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the Maricopa County Transportation Board. “I am honored to have been selected to lead Sun Health and am grateful for the board’s faith and confidence,” La Rue said. “It really shows their belief in the entire organization. We have some of the best leaders and employees in the industry at all levels of Sun Health.” La Rue follows Warren Austin Turner, who served from October 1968 to December 1989; Leland Peterson, December 1989 to December 2009; and Ron Guziak, December 2009 to March.

Joe La Rue is a former member of the Peoria City Council. (Photo courtesy Sun Health)

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Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the chamber at info@ southwestvalleychamber.org or 623932-2260. The chamber is located at 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Finally, join the chamber for another Lunch N Learn—this one on Public

Speaking for the Terrified—at noon Monday, July 30. The Small-Tooth-Dog Publishing Group’s Sean Buvala will host the free event. For more information, contact Buvala at staff@smalltoothdog.com or 623341-7093, or contact the chamber at

623-932-2260. The chamber is located at 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. That’s all the briefs for this week! Thanks for reading, and stick around for more news next week! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Monster Gila trout caught at Goldwater Lake WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018

By West Valley View staff

David Worsham wasn’t at Prescott’s Goldwater Lake on June 2 for the family fishing event or even the stocked rainbow trout. He was there to catch big bass. Yet the Avondale resident left with a potential state and world record Gila trout. Worsham caught a 23-inch, 5.12-pound Gila trout that is in the process of certification as an Arizona state record. “It kind of fought like a catfish at first,” Worsham said. “Once it started getting closer to shore it started peeling drag. I loosened the drag so she could run a little bit. I didn’t want to horse it to shore and chance it breaking off.” This unique fish species is one of two native trout species to Arizona. Worsham said he kept the fish. He caught the behemoth Gila on a lipless crankbait. The rest of his rig consisted of a Megabass Levante Diablo Spec-R rod, a Daiwa Tatula 100 baitcasting reel and 15-pound ﬂuorocarbon line. He said he was fishing

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018

New wrestling program inspires female student athletes

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Female wrestlers can compete on their own terms starting this fall, without having to join clubs or boys organizations. The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board recently voted to include girls wrestling as an emerging sport beginning with the 2018-19 school year. Girls wrestling would take place during the winter and conclude with a bracketed individual championship tournament in conjunction with boys wrestling at its state finals. With this inclusion, Arizona joins an elite group of less than 10 state associations to offer girls wrestling as a championship event. The number of individual participants per weight class will depend on the qualifiers from the regular season tournaments. Maggie Whalen is thrilled her work is paying off. She wrestled as a sophomore last year and will this season for Tolleson Union High School. “I was super excited because we really pressed for it to be a varsity

sport this year,” Whalen said. “I know everyone at Tolleson is super excited.” She explained there were several complications because it was a club sport. “There were only three girls events I could go to, and one was in Tucson, so there was only really two,” Whalen said. The boys-only mandate, she said, was simply not fair. “Most of us were saying that you wouldn’t let the girls basketball team practice with the boys basketball team, so it’s kind of the same with us,” Whalen said. Athletic directors on this side of the Valley have been communicating about it, and they said they believe AIA’s decision is a major step forward for female athletes. “In the past, girls would have to settle,” said Ray Perkins, Tolleson Union High School’s athletic director. “Nationally, some boys refused to wrestle girls because of fear of being embarrassed, or it was awkward.”

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Perkins said it will be a popular sport at Tolleson, as at least 15 girls are expected to come out. At Tolleson Union High, there is a pedigree and resume of excellence in the girls wrestling program. “We definitely have a history here for girls… We’ve had girls in the past here who have won state championships here in girls wrestling,” Perkins said. “At our school we have a great interest of girls that want to be involved.” Westview High School Athletic Director Tonya Lee said, in her experience, coed wrestling wasn’t a problem. “My females would always wrestle my boys,” she said. “There would be no problem with it.” Sadie Goforth, an incoming Westview High Sadie Goforth is an incoming Westview High School junior. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher) School junior, is looking forward to the program. “Usually I would wrestle theory about the AIA’s decision. a boy,” Goforth said. “I wrestled a girl “I think the wave of the female about three times in my two years of MMA has sparked the interest in the wrestling. It was a lot harder to wrestle young ladies to do female wrestling,” a boy. It was a lot more competitive.” Fahleson said. That strength has paid off, as now Bill Wright, the athletic director of their competition is exclusive. Even if Estrella Foothills High School, agreed the girls didn’t even have their minds with Fahleson. on it, they clearly ended up receiving “Like everything else associated an exciting surprise. with athletics, there are new trends that “I don’t really think I was really certain kids are interested in,” Wright excited for it because I wasn’t really said. “There are some states that have expecting it to happen, but now that it had girls wrestling as a sport, and is I’m looking forward to it,” Goforth now it’s reaching that popularity and said. recognition in Arizona.” Many athletic directors weren’t Wright is also the 4A Southwest expecting it either. Region chairman, which requires him “Generally speaking, when most to communicate with the seven other changes like these come about, they regions about AIA information. happen over a period of time,” said He also said he believes girls will Derek Fahleson, who has been athletic be more inclined to participate as their director at La Joya Community High program will now have its own state School for three years. “This one championship tournament. They are caught a number of athletic directors no longer going after a title they must off guard. Not that it was under the share with the boys. radar, but it all just happened very “There will be more girls to participate quickly.” if there is attractiveness to win a separate During his tenure, there has been at state title,” Wright said. least one girl on the team. He has a

CALENDAR

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018 nication and thrive as a family from 10 a.m. to noon at the Littleton Family Welcome Center, 1600 S. 107th Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 602-803-5006.

Family Summer Crafts

Families are invited to work on crafts together from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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

JUNE

Wednesday

27 Come & Play with Me

Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. For information, call 623-333-2601. Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

Greased Lightning Swim Night

Enjoy a fun ’50s-themed swim event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center Pool, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. Families can enjoy cannonball contests, games and more. Attendance is $3. Children 3 years and under are admitted free. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Thematic Book Club

The Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds monthly book club meetings at 1 p.m. that focus on a new theme each month. This month focuses on books related to music. For information or help finding a book for the meeting, call 602-652-3457.

Craig Davis Magic Show

Enjoy a fast-paced and entertaining magic show filled with audience involvement from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)

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

Crafternoons

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street is hosting an afternoon of crafts for children 6 and older at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Thursday

Southwest Valley Literacy invites second-language learners to register for adult classes on speaking English at 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. To be placed on the list, please call 623-695-4321 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tolmachoff Farms U-Pick

Tolmachoff Farms offers a variety of fresh produce and invites people to hand-pick their produce from 7 a.m. to noon for $1.75 per pound at 5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale. For information, call 602-999-3276.

Bingo for Books

Have a fun afternoon of Bingo for Books from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Families in Action; Teens in Action Workshop

Learn methods to improve commu-

Back to School Backpack Drive

Avondale’s Neighborhood and Family Services Department is supporting students in a backpack and school supply drive at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Donations can be

Ignite Yoga invites all active duty military and veterans to a free stress management class at 9 a.m. at 14130 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-347-7812.

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Gain confidence in public speaking with Avondale Advantage’s personal development course at noon at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. Registration is $20. For information, call 623-383-5469.

Explore different robots with friends from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602652-3000.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon full of jigsaw puzzles from noon to 3 p.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Library, 310 N. 6th Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Stay and Play

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Hope

Robotics Club

NASA Presents: Exploration Ground System

Learn about EGS development and space exploration from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Harry Potter Escape Room

Sort through clues to escape a Harry Potter-themed room in 30 minutes at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Time slots are available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To resister alone or with a group of two to four people, call 623-333-2601.

JULY

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

Junior Summer Camp at Main Event

Children ages 5 to 7 are invited to enjoy a week-long STEM camp from 8 to 3:30 p.m. each weekday at Main Event Entertainment, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. This week’s themes are Video Game Design: Dream a Story and Lego Motorized Machines. Prices vary. For information, call 623-936-5300.

Babies & Books (Ages 0-2)

Sunday

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.

EON Business Meet-up

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Women’s Conference: Self Love Through Health and Nutrition

The women’s department at Bethany COGIC invites women to a night of Zumba and light refreshments from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Garden Lakes Elementary School, 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale. For information, call 602-809-8571.

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

Saturday

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

Monday

Free Stress Management Class for Military and Veterans

Friday

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

a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Avondale Advantage Speech Writing and Public Speaking Class

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Ignite Yoga Vinyasa Class

Take a mentee-taught yoga class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ignite Yoga, 14130 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. Suggested donation is $10. For information, call 623-374-7812.

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

dropped off at the Resource Center through July 13. For information, call 623-333-2703.

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

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

Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

Tuesday

Bingo

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

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks

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Wednesday

with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

AA Meeting

Duck Derby Fundraiser

Quilters Anonymous

Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. For information, call 602-418-3746.

Support Meals of Joy, a nonprofit meal delivery service that helps seniors in need, at 6 p.m. with a rubber duck race on the North Lake at Estrella Mountain Ranch. The firstplace winner will receive $2,500. Ducks are $5 each. For information, call 623-594-9588.

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

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.

Avondale Waterpalooza

Enjoy water slides, a dunk tank, and concessions stocked with icy treats from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Fourth of July at Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-333-2400.

Estrella Toastmasters

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

Teens are invited to participate in weekly hands-on craft projects over the summer from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Splash Bash

Fit & Strong! Senior Exercise Program

Fit & Strong! is a free exercise program designed for seniors with lower extremity osteoarthritis. Stop by from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to manage joint pain and develop an active lifestyle at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with relay races, cannonball contests, water balloon fights, live music and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Litchfield Park Recreation Center Pool, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. Tickets are $2. Children 3 years and younger are admitted free. For information, call 623-935-9040.

Thursday

Sewing for Babies

Bring a sewing machine and equipment to join the volunteer Tolleson Community Interfaith Group in creating premature hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-3412.

Teen Programs @ Your Library

Code Club

Family Storytime: Down on the Farm

Crafting with Friends

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and work on new or current projects at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Star Spangled 4th

Celebrate Independence Day with ziplines, water slides, bounce houses, live music, fireworks and more from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Parking and admission are free. For information, call 623-882-3120.

In Stitches in Goodyear

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

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Build early literacy with stories, music and crafts in this farm-related story-time program from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

The Buckeye Downtown Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to 310 N. Sixth Street at 5 p.m. to learn to code python, html and scratch. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6300.

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Buckeye author publishes book with a different look at the creation FEATURES

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so simple, but there are so many teachings on it. I wanted to know, what is truth? I was in prayer constantly making sure I wasn’t using my ideas, but His ideas,” he said. In Simply Genesis, he analyzes Genesis one to three and explains our identity, the origin of evil, salvation and more. He uses other verses in the Bible to help clarify what is being taught in Genesis. The book’s focus, he explained, is Jesus Christ and the role of free will as a way to create God’s perfect love. In one part of the book, he uses the analogy of a paintbrush on the canvas of our lives. God offers us a chance to use his paintbrush to paint our lives, or to use our own paintbrush. Which will we choose? As Farrell explains, if we choose God, he can help us create a true masterpiece. Farrell said that his book is very relevant, as many are searching for meaning and hoping to find more love and peace in a world full of chaos. Like others, Farrell started out in his faith journey with many questions, and at times didn’t understand Bible teachings or why God did certain things. “The Bible says God created all things,” he said. “So why did he create evil?” But it was questions like those that helped him take a spiritual journey and led him to write his book so others could learn as well. His experience has changed his life to not just believe that God exists, but realize a deeper sense of purpose as he allowed God to guide him. One such experience was years ago while living in Los Angeles. Tim Farrell, of Buckeye, self-published Simply Genesis. (Photo He vividly remembers courtesy Tim Farrell) a strong impression to Most people know the basics of the creation story in the Bible, but one Buckeye resident spent years taking a serious look at what is written in Genesis chapters one, two and three. With his book Simply Genesis, which he self-published earlier this year, Tim Farrell hopes readers come away with a deeper understanding about where we came from and why we are here. The book came as the result of a prayer. Farrell prayed one day to more fully understand Genesis, specifically the first three chapters. They encompass the creation of the world and the experiences of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. His sincere prayer is what led Farrell to his deep study on the subject. In the process he’s become closer to God and wants to share his understanding of the scriptures with others. “I love the creation story because it’s

uproot his life and move to Phoenix. It didn’t make sense; he had a good job and was happy where he was. But he knew that the impression wasn’t just a passing thought. “God wanted me to move to Phoenix.” He moved here without a job, but somehow everything worked out and he understands God’s purpose in having him move. It’s experiences like those that have cemented his faith and helped him put his trust in God. “I want to understand God,” he said. “In my book, I wanted to bring that to the forefront.” For more information, visit simplygenesis.org.

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Monday is the regularly scheduled day of pickup, place your containers at the curb by 5 a.m. Buckeye is hosting its Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Youngker High School, 3000 S. Apache Road. It features food and live music from 7 to 9 p.m., and a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Excited to enjoy the Independence Day festivities? Browse below by city to see how to make the most of the holiday by viewing closures and family-friendly activities in the West Valley.

Avondale Avondale city offices, libraries, community/resource centers and ZOOM circulator buses will be closed July 4. There will be no trash and recycling collection on July 4. The Public Works Department will follow its holiday trash and recycling schedules: if trash and recycling normally takes place Wednesday through Friday, the containers will be picked up one day later. Residents with Friday pickups can expect to have their pickups on Saturday. All containers must be placed at curbside no later than 5 a.m. on the day of collection. For questions, call 623-333-4700. Have a little fun at Avondale Waterpalooza, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Tolleson Army Reservist juggles multiple careers

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Tolleson resident Robert Gutierrez could arguably be called a jack of all trades. Though he is an accountant, Gutierrez is also a veteran, member of the Army Reserve, and a Lyft driver. When asked if he finds it difficult to balance the various trades in which he’s involved, he responds, “Not at all.” This view stems from his busy Army lifestyle while he was active duty. “Being in the military, you’re consistently doing something,” he added. “So, when I transitioned to the civilian side, I wasn’t used to working a regular 9 to 5. I had so much downtime. I like to maintain myself, keep busy.” Gutierrez enlisted in the Army in December 2003 after an injury resulted in the loss of a college scholarship. Now in the Reserves, he will celebrate his 15th anniversary with the Army in December. During the 10 years he estimates he spent on active duty, Gutierrez said was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and was stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Fort Hood and Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; and Fort Huachuca. He grew up in Glendale but moved to Tolleson once he finished his active duty. The reasons were simple. “It was just the pricing for the land that I was able to get and just the area,” he said. “I liked the quietness that’s in the Tolleson area.” Though he doesn’t identify as a “farmer,” his West Valley property boasts several animals including a cow, chicken and duck. He started acquiring the animals around a year and a half ago, prior to which he just saw the land as a good investment. The reason for the animals, he said, is “more or less for my daughter…I just kind of want her to grow up just doing something different. I mean she loves animals, so I figured why not? why not do this for her?” His career in accountancy was inspired by his time at Fort Hood, during which he participated in a program with the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. “I’ve always been interested in business and I’ve always been good with numbers so I kind of just took what I was good at and went with it,” he said. “So, they offered several courses you

could choose from that were going to be totally free, like accounting and business. Out of everything, that’s what I was drawn to.” Though he previously worked at an accounting firm, he’s now on his own as a contractor. His work often takes him out of state and on trips for several weeks. When he has free time in Tolleson, he drives for Lyft. “When I looked into Lyft, it was ideal because I can work around the schedule that I wanted, I can log in whenever I needed to log in or whenever I felt like I wanted to log in. It just worked well with what I’ve been doing,” he said. “It’s not the traditional job. I manage how I want to work, when I want to work, where I want to go. I like the platform because it allows you the opportunity to set a destination. If I’m going somewhere I can pick up rides in between ‘til I get to that destination. It’s just ideally it works well for what I’m doing.” He was even selected as one of three drivers to participate in Lucky Mode, a St. Patrick’s Day promotion. “Overall it’s been a great experience,” he said. “The staff here at the Lyft hub is amazing. They’re there to help you whenever you need help. Essentially my overall experience has been really good with Lyft.” Having been with Lyft for around eight months, he said he has a 4.9-star driver rating. “My passengers enjoy our rides,” he said. “I’m very communicative with them. They’re very receptive to me talking to them and it’s been good. I haven’t had any bad experiences with any of my fares that I’ve done and I’ve given roughly over 600 rides so far. The number just continues to grow, and it’s been a great experience.”

Tolleson resident Robert Gutierrez, who is also an accountant, veteran and Army Reservist, participated in Lyft’s Lucky Mode St. Patrick’s Day promotion. (Photo courtesy Lyft)

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Meals of Joy, a nonprofit meal delivery service for seniors in need, is hosting its first Duck Derby rubber duck race on Tuesday, July 3, in conjunction with the Star-Spangled Eve festivities at Estrella Mountain Ranch. The Duck Derby will launch 4,000 rubber ducks on the north lake at Estrella Mountain Ranch and the first-place winner will get $2,500, followed by $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third. Ducks are on sale for $5 each, five for $20 or 15 for $50 and proceeds benefit Meals of Joy to support its mission of delivering fresh, hot meals to every senior in need. In the past year, 17 percent of Arizona’s senior population has faced

the threat of hunger, and with the aging of the Baby Boomer population, the number is expected to increase significantly. Meals of Joy services 80 clients, which amounts to 1,000 individual meals per month. The Duck Derby is a new event for the 4-year-old nonprofit. Other Star-Spangled Eve activities include music, food trucks and a lakeside fireworks show. The community activities start at 6 p.m. and Duck Derby will begin at 7 p.m. Winners do not need to be present to win. Ducks can also be purchased the night of the event. For more information, call 623-594-9588 or visit mealsofjoy.org.

Buckeye Main Street Coalition donated two street banners to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The banners hang along Main Street during Constitution Week. Buckeye Main Street Coalition’s design chairwoman, Lara Serbin, second from left, designed the banners. DAR’s Linda Davis and Linda Hardison accepted the gifts. (Photo courtesy Daughters of the American Revolution)

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Litchfield Park The city of Litchfield Park administrative offices and magistrate court will be closed July 4 and will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Litchfield Park’s 4th of July Splash Bash, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will include music, a visit from Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, and relay races, cannonball contests and greased watermelon polo games hosted by pool lifeguards. All attendees will receive patriotic event mementos. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event will be held at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center

Pool, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road. The cost is $2 or free entry with a valid pool pass. Children 3 and younger are admitted free.

Tolleson The city of Tolleson administrative offices will be closed July 4 and will reopen at its regular hours Thursday, July 5. Sanitation services will operate on their normal schedules. Police and fire stations will be available for emergency services on July 4. The free Tolleson 4th of July Celebration will begin at 4 p.m. at Tolleson Veterans Park, 8650 W. Van Buren Street. This event includes food, music, water slides, a hot-dog eating contest, cheese ball toss and a cookie face race. Applications for all contests are available online at tollesonaz. org/203/events.

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Great AZ Puppet Theater Audience members enjoyed a special treat at Goodyear Public Library as Great AZ Puppet Theater performed the story of The Little Red Hen. 1. Nancy Smith of Great AZ Puppet Theater warms up the crowd with some songs. 2. The Little Red Hen greets the crowd. 3. Eli Hampton, 8, and his younger sister, Adalia, 3, of Goodyear, smile after the show. 4. Nancy Smith of Great AZ Puppet Theater explains the puppet mechanics after the show. 5. Laila Baqir, 5, of Goodyear enjoys the puppet show. 6. The Little Red Hen denies the mouse bread. 7. Josiah Olaiseh, 8 months, of Goodyear is awed by the show.

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Millennium junior headed to World Leadership Congress By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Millennium High School junior Catherine Broski is passionate about civic engagement, especially when it comes to the younger generation. “I aspire to change the perspective of the youth toward voting and government and help them realize that their voices are valid and relevant,” said Broski, 16, of Litchfield Park. “The more people involved in our democratic system, the better off we are as a society.” To hone her skills and to network, she is participating in the World Leadership Congress in Chicago in July. About 400 students from around the globe are slated to attend the weeklong congress. “From what I have been told so far, we will hear from guest speakers who are leaders in their fields, take part in community service projects around the city, and participate in team building and sightseeing,” she said. “The WLC will allow me to further develop my leadership skills and equip me with the tools to organize service projects in my community.” To participate, she needs to raise $1,825, of which she has collected $1,400 via gofundme.com/catherine-

Millennium High School junior Catherine Broski will attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) World Leadership Congress (WLC) in Chicago in July. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

wlc, by June 27. The program is part of Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY), developed by the actor of the same name in 1958 for high school sophomores following a nine-day experience in Africa with humanitarian Albert Schweitzer. This program teaches and inspires

Nonprofit seeks families to house exchange students By West Valley View staff

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries, including Norway, Denmark, Italy and Japan. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture—food, sports and shopping. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving the students and families a rich cultural experience. In addition, ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and

young people to think critically and to appreciate a life dedicated to service and social change. Broski previously attended the four-day HOBY Leadership seminar at ASU West.

“From the four days I spent at HOBY Arizona, my perspective on leadership and community service has been entirely transformed, and (WLC) is an opportunity for me to hone my skills as a leader in the community even further,” she said. At the ASU West event, she mingled with 200 incoming high school juniors and called it “eye opening.” She was chosen to attend the World Leadership Congress during the local event. “I wasn’t expecting to go to the World Leadership Congress,” said Broski, the daughter of Joe and Dolores Broski. “I went in for an interview, but I really wasn’t quite sure why. I didn’t know I was being considered—and eventually chosen—as an alternate.” Broski’s dream is to attend Georgetown University, while her parents are hoping for scholarships to in-state schools. She aspires to earn a double major in environmental science and international policy, with a minor in Spanish. From there, she wants to study law.

Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase In compliance with §15-905.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Littleton Elementary School District is notifying its property taxpayers of Littleton Elementary 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, 2018. The Littleton Elementary School District is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $ 600,000. The amount proposed above will cause Littleton Elementary School District’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $ 24.01. Without the tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed would have been $ 0.00.

liability insurance. ASSE students are academically selected into the program, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become a host family or for more information, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or visit host.asse.com.

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St. Peter’s Montessori introducing bilingual program in fall

By Aliyah Chavez

The 54-year-old St. Peter’s Montessori School will introduce bilingual program in the fall. The Spanish and English program was adopted after recent research showed the benefits of brain development in bilingual children, according to Bonnie Shearer, head of school at St. Peter’s Montessori School. “We are thrilled to be able to integrate Spanish into our curriculum,” she said in a statement. A 2010 study published in the Review of Education Research found that bilingual children have increased attention and memory and can code switch more quickly, among other things. This ongoing research, coupled with 26.9 percent of Arizonans who speak more than one language at home, spurred the school’s staff to integrate a bilingual program for their students. St. Peter’s Montessori calls itself a “boutique school” that stresses the importance of small classes. Founded in Litchfield Park in 1964, St. Peter’s began as a one-room school building and has since evolved to in-

clude a multiple building school, church, thrift store and parish hall. “The school’s history is a great source of pride, especially because we have been a Montessori school for that entire time,” Shearer said. “It’s rare to find a Montessori school in the West with such a rich heritage.” The Montessori Method of education is a unique learning approach based on the teachings of late 20th century physician Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori’s philosophy employs that children can develop to their full potential when they follow their internal instincts. Montessori Schools operate on a child-centered learning model to show that children have an innate love of learning. According to the American Montessori Society website, there are 1,377 accredited Montessori schools nationwide. These schools educate more than 85,000 children annually. St. Peter’s Montessori is the only American Montessori Internationale-certified school in the Southwest Valley.

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“My vision for the school is to make sure that we keep AMI pedagogy front and center, while innovating where theory allows—adapting to the modern world that children will experience,” Shearer said. “Beginning the Spanish immersion

program is a great example of a way we can increase what we offer to families while remaining true to our roots.” St. Peter’s Montessori School is located at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For more information, call 623-935-7737.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018 2017 Drinking Water Annual Water Quality Report We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the water quality and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually monitor the water quality process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of the water provided to you. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. This report shows our water quality and what it means. Our water and its source. Valley Utilities water comes from deep underground, from the Agua Fria aquifer. Our aquifer was created primarily from mountain runoff and storm water infiltrating beneath the ground along the Agua Fria River and up in the Bradshaw mountain range. Our 5 active wells pump water from 350 to 800 feet below the earth’s surface from the aquifer. Water from the wells is pumped into storage tanks. With a series of booster pumps, the water is pressurized and pumped through transmission and distribution mains to reach your home. Source Water Assessment Report Source water protection is a method to identify, develop and implement local measures that advance the protection of the drinking water supply. Based on the information currently available on the hydro geologic setting of and the adjacent land uses that are in the specified proximity of the drinking water sources of Valley Utilities Water Company Inc., A.D.E.Q. has given a low risk designation for the degree to which our public water system drinking water sources are protected. The Source Water Assessment Report is available at our office upon your request. Who do I contact if I have any questions about Valley Utilities drinking water supply or this report? If you have any questions about your water or this report please call Bob Prince at (623) 935-1100 during normal business hours (8:00 am to 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm., Tuesday through Friday, except holidays.) Monitoring your drinking water is important to us. Valley Utilities Water Company and the State of Arizona via ADEQ’s Monitoring Assistance Program, routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2017. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer

undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. Environmental Protection Agency/Center For Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the land, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radio active material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • For public Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring, will be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to insure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and drug administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Lead and Copper Health Information Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your homes plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800- 4264791. Arsenic Health Information “While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing

arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.” Nitrate Health Information Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High Nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. Valley Utilities provided its customers drinking water below the MCL of 10 ppm during 2017. Attencion, hablantes de Espanol Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua beber. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien. In this table you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Residual Disinfection (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Non-Detects (ND) Parts per million (ppm) Parts per billion (ppb) Parts per trillion (ppt) Parts per quadrillion (ppq) Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) Entry Point Distribution System (EPDS) Millirems per year (mrem/yr) Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) Variances & Exemptions (V&E) - State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions. Action Level (AL) Treatment Technique (TT) Maximum Contaminant Level – (MCL) Maximum Contaminant Level Goal – (MCLG) Maximum Residual disinfection Level Goal–(MRDLG) Maximum Residual Disinfection Level – (MRDL) Water Conservation Water conservation is everyone’s responsibility and there are many ways to accomplish

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2017 WATER QUALITY RESULTS Contaminant

Violation

Highest Level Detected

Range of Levels Detected

Unit Measurem ent

MCLG

MCL

Y/N

Collection Date

Total Coliform Bacteria

2017

Fecal coliform and E.coli Chlorine Disinfectant Residual (ppm) TTHM

2017

n/a

2017

1-1

mg/l

MRDL=4

2017

ppb

2017

22.2 – 49.2 0 - 6.5

ppb

HAA5

ppb

Copper

2017

90th

n/a

ppm

1.3

Likely Source of Contamination

Regulated Contaminants 0

n/a

presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples

Percentile

0.14

Naturally present in the environment

Human and animal fecal waste Water additives used to control microbes Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservations; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested. These were supposed to be provided no later than 30 days after learning the results. Violation has been corrected.

Lead Consumer Notice (LCR)

2017

Arsenic

2017

7.0

4.9 – 6.5

ppb

n/a

Fluoride

2015

1.1

.64 – 1.1

ppm

4.0

Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

2017

7.45

4.5 – 7.45

ppm

Barium

2015

.14

.082 - .14

ppm

Chromium

2015

9.6 – 12

ppb

100

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

2015

Erosion of natural deposits.

Inorganic Contaminants Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Radioactive Contaminants 3.6

3.3 - 3.6

pci/L

Valley Utilities Water Company is inter-connected with Liberty Utilities and Tierra Buena Water Company, and from time to time Valley will acquire needed water from either/both sources. Pursuant to state regulations we are required to include the annual water quality report from any water source used other than Valley Utilities. Below are the 2017 annual water quality results for those utilities.

Tierra Buena Water Company 2017 WATER QUALITY RESULTS Contaminant

Violation

Highest Level Detected

Range of Levels Detected

Unit Measurem ent

MCLG

MCL

Y/N

Collection Date

Total Coliform Bacteria

2017

n/a

presence of coliform bacteria in 5% of monthly samples

Fecal coliform and E.coli Chlorine Disinfectant Residual (ppm) TTHM

2017

n/a

2017

1-1

mg/l

MRDL=4

2017

2.3 – 2.3

ppb

Copper

2017

90th

n/a

ppm

1.3

n/a

ppb

Likely Source of Contamination

Regulated Contaminants

Percentile

0.12 Lead

2017

90th Percentile

Naturally present in the environment

Human and animal fecal waste Water additives used to control microbes Byproducts from disinfection of drinking water Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservations; Corrosion of household plumbing systems. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.

Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic

2017

1 - 10

ppb

n/a

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.

Fluoride

2014

1-1

ppm

4.0

Nitrate (as Nitrogen)

2017

3.44 – 3.6

ppm

Barium

2014

.054

.054 - .054

ppm

Chromium

2014

8.4

8.4 – 8.4

ppb

100

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.

Gross alpha excluding radon and uranium

2014

3-3

pci/L

Erosion of natural deposits.

Combined Radium 226/228

2014

.9 - .9

pci/L

Erosion of natural deposits.

Radioactive Contaminants

Di (2-ethylhexyl) 6 ppb 0 ppb phthalate Di (2-ethylhexyl) 6 ppb 0 ppb Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 6 ppb 0 ppb phthalate DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION

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water can evaporate. to report any water leaks, not ...continued from page 29 A note from the team at Valley only in our transmission and disconservation. Stay vigilant Utilities Water Company: tribution system but also for your in finding and repairing ALL All of us at Valley Utilities are neighbor’s homes and businesswater leaks regardless how concerned about the quality and es. small. A small investment in cost of our product, the water There is another area where repairs today will pay big divwe deliver to your home. As we we depend on our customers idends in the future. The folhave all experienced the price help. Please, call us if you see lowing are a few simple ways of everything is on the rise and anyone, other than a Valley Utilito conserve water: the cost of producing and treatties employee, working on water 1. Install water-saving shower ing the water we deliver to your company equipment. Also, if you heads. homes and businesses is no suspect someone is tampering 2. Many high water consumpexception. Although we pump with any water company equiption problems stem from toilets the water from a deep underment or on company property, which slowly leak water because ground aquifer, we constantly call us any time day or night. Inof bad valves, improperly posimonitor for quality and treat for tentional damage to equipment tioned float arms or defective harmful constituents as they are or theft of water costs all of us overflow tubes. Use anything identified by the agencies that money. Worst of all, intentional that will safely color the water regulate our industry. Not only or accidental contamination of in your toilet tank. After severis this the right thing to do and a a water source or water lines al minutes if you see that color requirement of the law but there could be devastating to people’s in your toilet bowl you know you is an even more compelling reahealth and costly to all of us who have a leak. Consider installing son for our diligence, we who pay for the water we use. a high efficiency toilet (HET) that work here, as well as our chilWith the aid of our customers, only uses 1.28 gallons/flush. dren and grandchildren, drink we at Valley Utilities will con3. Wash only full loads in the and use this same water. Even tinue to deliver to your tap, dedishwasher. Use the “light wash” with all of our testing monitoring pendable, high quality water, at setting when possible. and treatment, we also depend a reasonable price. 4. Water your lawn in the early on you, our customers, to advise Thank you for your help in our morning hours or early evening. us if you notice any differences ongoing effort, from all of us at In many cases when you water in the water such as taste, color Valley Utilities. your lawn in the heat of the day and aroma, even pressure. We PUBLISHED: West Valley View/ LEAD AND at customer’s taps on every years. TestingBusiness year - 2016 as much asCOPPER—Tested 90 percent of that also depend our3 customers June 27, 2018 Contaminant EPA’s Action Ideal Goal Lowest to LEAD AND COPPER—Tested Highest Level (AL) (EPA’sat customer’s LEAD AND COPPER—Tested at customer’s results MCLG) Contaminant EPA’s Action Ideal Goal Lowest to Contaminant EPA’s Action (EPA’s Ideal Goal found Lowest to Level (AL) Highest Level (AL) (EPA’s Highest MCLG) results MCLG) results 90% of homes found Copper less than 1.3 ppm found ND - 0.166 1.3 ppm 90% of homes 90% of than homes 1.3 ppm Copper less ND - 0.166 Copper less than ND - 0.166 1.3 90% ofppm homes 1.3 ppm 1.3 ppm Lead less than 15 0 ppb ND—6.6 ppb 90% of homes Lead Lead

90% homes lessof than 15 less ppb than 15 ppb

0 ppb 0 ppb

Average of Samples

Violation

Typical Sources

Violation Violation

Typical Sources Typical Sources

taps every 3Exceeding years. Testing year - 2016 Detected taps every 3 years. Testing year - 2016 Results Average of Average of Detected Detected Results Results 0.074

AL Samples Samples Exceeding Exceeding AL AL 0

0.074 0.074

0 0

No No

2.5

2.5 2.5

0 0

No No

Highest Detected Result Highest Detected Highest Result Detected

Year Tested Year Tested Year

ND—6.6 ND—6.6

INORGANIC CHEMICALS Contaminant Level Ideal Goal Range of Test INORGANICHighest CHEMICALS Results (EPA’s Allowed INORGANIC CHEMICALS Contaminant (EPA’s HighestMCL) Level Allowed Level Contaminant Highest (EPA’s MCL) Allowed

Arsenic

(EPA’s MCL)

10 ppb

MCLG) Ideal Goal (EPA’s Ideal Goal MCLG) (EPA’s MCLG) 0 ppb

Range of Test Resultsof Test Range Results

5—8

Result 8

Tested

Violation Typical Sources

2017

10 ppb

0 ppb

5—8

2017

10 ppb 2 ppm

0 ppb 2 ppm

5—8 0.05 - 0.12

8 0.12

2017 2016

No No

Barium

2 ppm

0.05 - 0.12

0.12

2016

Barium Fluoride

2 ppm 4 ppm

0.05 - 0.12 0.43 - 1.45

0.12 1.45

2016 2016

No No

Fluoride

4 ppm

0.43 - 1.45

1.45

2016

Fluoride Chromium

4 ppm 100 ppb

0.43 - 1.45 ND - 10

1.45 10

2016 2016

No No

Chromium

100 ppb

ND - 10

2016

Chromium Selenium Selenium

100 ppb 50 ppb 50 ppb

100 ppb 50 ppb

ND -- 11 10 ND

10 11

2016 2016

50 ppb

ND - 11

2016

No No No

Selenium Nitrate Nitrate

50 ppb 10 ppm 10 ppm

ND - 11 4—8 4—8

11 8 8

2016 2017 2017

No No No

Nitrate

10 ppm

4—8

2017

Highest Level Ideal Goal Highest Goal Allowed Level Ideal (EPA’s RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS Allowed (EPA’s MCL) (EPA’s MCLG) (EPA’s MCL) MCLG) Goal Contaminant Highest Level Ideal (EPA’s 0 pCi/L MCLG) 0 pCi/L

Range of Range Test of Test Results Results Range of Test 2-6 Results 2-6

Highest Highest Detected Detected Result Result Highest Detected 6 Result 6

Gross Alpha Gross Alpha

Allowed 15 pCi/L (EPA’s MCL) 15 pCi/L

Uranium Gross Alpha Uranium

30 ug/L 15 30 pCi/L ug/L

0 ug/L 00 pCi/L ug/L

1.3 - 5 2 - -65 1.3

5 6 5

Combined Combined Uranium Radium Radium

5 pCi/L 30 ug/L 5 pCi/L

0 pCi/L ug/L 00 pCi/L

ND 1.3 ND- 5

ND 5 ND

Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from orchards and glass and Erosion of production natural deposits, electronic waste.runoff from orchards and glass and Erosion of natural deposits, runoff Erosion of production natural deposits, electronic waste. from orchards and glass and discharge from metal refineries electronic waste. Erosion of production natural and drilling wastes.deposits, discharge from metal refineries Erosion of natural deposits, Erosion of natural and drilling wastes.deposits, water discharge frompromotes metal refineries additive which strong Erosion of natural deposits, water and drilling wastes. teeth; discharge from fertilizer and additive which promotes strong aluminum Erosion of factories. naturalfrom deposits, water teeth; discharge fertilizer and additive which promotes strong aluminum factories. Discharge from steel and pulp teeth; discharge from fertilizer and mills, erosion of natural deposits aluminum factories. Discharge from steel and pulp mills, erosion of natural deposits Discharge from from steel petroleum and Discharge and pulp metal erosion refineries, discharge from mills, of petroleum natural deposits Discharge from and mines,refineries, erosion ofdischarge natural deposits metal from Discharge fromof petroleum and mines, erosion natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits, runoff metal refineries, discharge from from fertilizer use-leaching from Erosion of natural deposits, runoff mines, erosion of natural deposits septicfertilizer tanks, use-leaching sewage from from septic tanks, sewage Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from fertilizer use-leaching from septic tanks, sewage

Year Year Tested Tested

Violation Typical Sources Violation Typical Sources

Year Tested 2016 2016

Violation Typical Sources No No

Erosion from natural deposits Erosion from natural deposits

2010 2016 2010

No No No

Erosion from natural deposits Erosion from from natural natural deposits deposits Erosion

2016 2010 2016

No No No

Erosion from natural deposits Erosion from from natural natural deposits deposits Erosion

ORGANIC SYNTHETIC COMPOUND—Tested in 2016 Combined 5 pCi/L 0 pCi/L ND ND 2016 No Erosion from natural deposits Radium Contaminant Highest Level Ideal Goal Range of Average or Violation Typical Sources Allowed (EPA’s Test Highest (EPA’s MCL) MCLG) Results Detected Results Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

6 ppb

0 ppb

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

ND ND

No No

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

Discharge from rubber and |chemical factories WEST VIEW NEWS JUNE 27, 2018 BYPRODUCTS—Tested in VALLEY 2017

DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS—Tested in 2017Typical Sources Contaminant Highest Level Ideal Goal Range of Test Highest Violation Allowed (EPA’s Results Detected DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS—Tested in 2017Typical Sources Contaminant Highest Level Ideal Goal Range of Test Highest Violation DISINFECTANTS AND BYPRODUCTS—Tested in 2017 (EPA’s MCL)DISINFECTION MCLG) Result Detected Contaminant Allowed Highest Level (EPA’s Ideal Goal Results Range of Test Highest Violation Typical Sources Contaminant (EPA’s HighestMCL) Level MCLG) Ideal Goal Results Range of Test Highest Violation Typical Sources Result Allowed (EPA’s Detected AllowedMCL) MCLG) (EPA’s Results Detected (EPA’s Result Sodium (EPA’s MCL) MCLG) Result Hypochlorite 4 mg/L 4 mg/L 1—1 1 No Water additive used to control microbes Sodium (MRDL) Hypochlorite 4 mg/L 4 mg/L 1—1 1 No Water additive used to control microbes Sodium Sodium (MRDL) Hypochlorite 4 mg/L 4 mg/L 1—1 1 No Water additive used to control microbes Haloacetic Hypochlorite 4 mg/L 4 mg/L 1—1 1 Water additive used towater control microbes 60 ppb NA <2.0—4.4 4.4 No Byproduct of drinking chlorination (MRDL) Acids(HAA5s) (MRDL) Haloacetic 60 ppb NA <2.0—4.4 4.4 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Acids(HAA5s) Haloacetic Total Trihalo60 ppb NA <2.0—4.4 4.4 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Haloacetic Acids(HAA5s) methanes 80 NA 10.5—34.9 34.9 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination 60 ppb <2.0—4.4 4.4 Total TrihaloAcids(HAA5s) (TTHM) methanes 80 ppb NA 10.5—34.9 34.9 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination Total TrihaloTotal Trihalo(TTHM) methanes 80 ppb NA 10.5—34.9 34.9 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination methanes 80 ppb NA 10.5—34.9 34.9 No Byproduct of drinking water chlorination (TTHM) MICROBIOLOGICAL—Tested in 2017 (TTHM) MICROBIOLOGICAL—Tested 2017 Contaminant Highest Level Idealin Goal Range of Allowed (EPA’s Test MICROBIOLOGICAL—Tested in 2017 Contaminant Highest Level Idealin Goal Range of MICROBIOLOGICAL—Tested (EPA’s MCL) MCLG) 2017 Results Total Coliform

Allowed Level Highest HighestMCL) Level (EPA’s Allowed AllowedMCL) (EPA’s NA (EPA’s MCL)

(EPA’s Ideal Goal Ideal Goal MCLG) (EPA’s (EPA’s MCLG) NA MCLG)

Total Coliform

Contaminant Contaminant

Total Coliform Total Coliformof Testing

Test of Range Range of Results Test Test Results 0-0 Results

Highest Month % Highest Month % Highest Highest% Month Month % 0

0-0

NA NA 0-0 NA NA 0-0 Unregulated Contaminants

Present or Present Absent or Present Present Absent or or Absent Absent Absent

Violation Typical Sources Violation Typical Sources Violation Typical Sources Violation Typical Sources No

Naturally present in the environment

Absent

Naturally present in the environment

0 0

Absent Absent

No No

Naturally present in the environment Naturally present in the environment

Testing Unregulated Our utility isof committed to protectingContaminants public health and meets or surpasses all state and federal health standards for tap Testing of Unregulated water. To help advance the scienceContaminants of drinking water, we have been collecting data for the EPA since the Unregulated Our utility is committed to protecting public health and meets or surpasses all state and federal health standards for tap Testing of Unregulated Contaminants Contaminant Monitoring Rule was enacted. Collecting information about the occurrence of these compounds in water water. To help advanceto the science of drinking water, have collecting dataand for the EPAhealth since standards the Unregulated Our utility is committed protecting public health and we meets or been surpasses all state federal for tap supplies is the first step in the EPA’s effortshealth to determine whether they should be regulated. Our utility is committed protecting public and we meets or been surpasses alloccurrence state federal health standards for tap Contaminant Monitoring Rule was enacted. Collecting information about the of EPA these compounds in water water. To help advanceto the science of drinking water, have collecting dataand for the since the Unregulated water. Toishelp advance the science ofefforts drinking water, we have been collecting data for the the Unregulated supplies theMonitoring first step in the EPA’s to determine whether they should be regulated. Contaminant Rule was enacted. Collecting information about the occurrence of EPA thesesince compounds in water Contaminant Rule enacted. Collecting information about the occurrence of these compounds in water supplies is theMonitoring first step in the was EPA’s efforts to determine whether they should be regulated. UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS—Tested 2014 they should be regulated. supplies is the first step in the EPA’s efforts to determineinwhether UNREGULATED 2014 of Violation Typical Sources Contaminant HighestCONTAMINANTS—Tested Level Ideal Goal Range of Test in Average Allowed (EPA’s Results UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS—Tested inDetected 2014 Contaminant Highest Level Ideal Goal Range of Test Average UNREGULATED inResults 2014 of Violation Typical Sources (EPA’s CONTAMINANTS—Tested MCL) MCLG) Contaminant Allowed Highest Level (EPA’s Ideal Goal Results Range of Test Detected Average of Violation Typical Sources Contaminant (EPA’s HighestMCL) Level MCLG) Ideal Goal Results Range of Test Results Average of Violation Typical Sources Allowed (EPA’s Detected Allowed (EPA’s Results Detected Sodium (mg/L) (EPA’s NA NA 58 - 235 120.2 No Erosion from natural deposits, leaching MCL) MCLG) Results (EPA’s MCL) MCLG) Results Sodium (mg/L) NA NA 58 - 235 120.2 No Erosion from natural deposits, leaching Hardness Sodium (mg/L) NA NA 58 - 235 120.2 No Erosion from from natural natural deposits, deposits, leaching leaching NA NA 9.11—15.5 11.09 No Erosion Sodium (mg/L) NA NA 58 - 235 120.2 No Erosion from natural deposits, leaching (grains/gallon) Hardness NA NA 9.11—15.5 11.09 No Erosion from natural deposits, leaching (grains/gallon) Hardness NA NA from UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS — 9.11—15.5 Tested in 201411.09 — *PFOA &NoPFOSErosion Tested innatural 2017deposits, leaching Hardness (grains/gallon) NA NA 9.11—15.5 11.09 No Erosion from natural deposits, leaching (grains/gallon) Contaminant Minimum Range of Test Average of Violation Typical Sources Reporting Results Detected Level Results Chromium (total)

100 ppb

2.6—16 ppb

9.3 ppb

Naturally occurring element; used in making steel and other alloys.

Molybdenum

1 ppb

1.1—6.6 ppb

3.2 ppb

Naturally occurring element found in ores and present in plants, animals and bacteria; commonly used form is molybdenum trioxide used as a chemical reagent.

Strontium

0.3 ppb

490—1,200 ppb

838 ppb

Naturally occurring element; historically commercial use of strontium has been in the faceplate glass of cathode-ray tube televisions to block x-ray emissions.

Vanadium

0.2 ppb

8.2—26 ppb

15.9 ppb

Associated with altered kidney function indicated by increased blood urea and mild tissue changes.

Chlorate

20 ppb

44—780 ppb

159.3 ppb

Agricultural defoliant or desiccant; disinfection byproduct; and used in production of chlorine dioxide.

Chromium-6

0.03 ppb

2.7—16 ppb

9.6 ppb

Naturally occurring element; used in making steel and other alloys; Chromium—6 forms are used for chrome plating, dyes and pigments, leather tanning and wood preservation.

1,2,3Trichloropropane

0.03 ppb

ND*—0.05 ppb

0.0042 ppb

Halogenated alkane; used as an ingredient in paint, varnish remover, solvents and degreasing agents.

1,4-dioxane

0.07 ppb

ND*—0.32 ppb

0.097 ppb

Cyclic aliphatic ether; used as a solvent or solvent stabilizer in manufacture and processing of paper, cotton, textile products, automotive coolant, cosmetics and shampoos.

Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)

0.01 ppb

ND*—0.03 ppb

0.005 ppb

Manmade chemical; used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant.

Perflourinated aliphatic carboxylic acid; used for its emulsifier and surfactant properties in or as flouropolymers (such as Teflon), fire-fighting foams, cleaners, cosmetics, greases and lubricants, paints, polishes, adhesives and photographic films.

0.006 ppb

Surfactant or emulsifier; used in fire-fighting foam, circuit board etching acids, alkaline cleaners, floor polish, and as a pesticide active ingredient for insect bait traps; U.S. manufacture of PFOS phased out in 2002; however, PFOS still generated incidentally.

0.023 ppb

Manmade chemical; used in products to make them stain, grease, heat and water resistant.

Violation Typical Sources

Arsenic Barium

Contaminant Contaminant

Corrosion of household plumbing systems: erosion of natural deposits erosion of natural systems: deposits

ND ND

Violation Typical Sources

Arsenic

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS

Corrosion of household plumbing systems: erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing Corrosion of household plumbing systems: erosion of natural systems: of natural deposits erosion Corrosion of household plumbing deposits systems: erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS—Tested in 2017

*Perfluoroocta noic acid 0.0025 ppb ND*—0.024 ppb (PFOA)

*Perfluoroocta nesulfonic acid 0.0025 ppb ND*—0.032 ppb (PFOS)

Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)

0.03 ppb

ND*—-0.11 ppb

0.005 ppb

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | JUNE 27, 2018

OBITUARIES Ryan B. Carlson

Ryan B. Carlson, age 40, of Goodyear, AZ died on June 12, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born December 6, 1977 in Wichita, KS to Kenneth and Nancy (Glick) Carlson. Ryan is survived by his son, Bradley Carlson; parents, Ken and Nancy Carlson; sister, Kristi Carlson Kelly and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester & Lottie Glick and Lt Col Kenneth Carlson and Muriel Carlson. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Irma Mata Samarripa

Irma Mata Samarripa 49, sister, niece, cousin, friend met Our Lord on June 17, 2018. She was born January 1, 1969 to her parents, Sixto & Julia Samarripa. She was a lifelong resident of Cashion and as a parishioner of St. William Catholic Church was in a choir member and Catechist. Irma worn many hats in her short life; she was caregiver, chef, artist and had a passion for music. She is survived by her sister Alice, brother Ruben, Aunt Mary and many loving family members and friends. Services were held on June 23 2018 at St William Catholic Church in Cashion.

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EMPLOYMENT UNION

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Rainbow Valley Area House Keeping, and/or Attendant Care Service for adult. Wages & hours negotiable. Call Dave 602-684-7837 LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521

Seamstress/Ironing needed at dry cleaners near Luke Air Force Base. Name tapes made. Call Thanom 623-935-1575 Roosevelt Irrigation District is now hiring for the positions of Zanjero and Heavy Equipment Operator with CDL. Please apply in person at 103 W Baseline Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326. For more information and applications visit our website at www.rooseveltirrigation.org NO PHONE CALLS

EMPLOYMENT

CAREGIVERS

ELEMENTARY

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AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley **No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

EMPLOYMENT

Seeking qualified candidates for the following positions for FY 2018-2019: Bus Drivers - Benefits included. District pays 100% employee insurance. **$300 Hiring Incentive!** Bus Aide - Benefits included. District pays 100% employee insurance. Guest Teachers - $110/day,

*4 Day School Week*

CHILD CARE DAYCARE in my home. Snacks, meals, some weekends, some evenings. Esther 602-361-1607

Excellent opportunity to join McLane Company, the nation's largest wholesale convenience store supplier.

Job Title: CDL Class "A, Driver

Description: • Deliver product to customers • Ramp delivery, multiple stops • Solo and team runs required Qualifications: • Must be 21 years of age • Possess a CDL License • Minimum- 1 year driving experience or 50,000 miles • No Felony Convictions • No more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 yrs. • No DWI/DUI within the last 5 years in any vehicle, public or private • No more than 2 major preventable accidents within the last 3 years • Must be able to pass D.O.T. physical and able to pass driving test • Must be willing to travel out of town overnight or more if required • Be customer focused Other Qualifications: • Must pass hiring background requirements, drug test and physical assessment testing • Must have a High School diploma or GED McLane is a drug free employer, EOE, M/F/D/V Benefits Start Your First Day Apply online: www.mclaneco.com/careers

Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section!

For more information, you may contact us at 623.474.5115 Saddle Mountain Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.smusd90.org "Everyone learns, every day"

FINANCIAL SERVICES LOAN ON MOBILE HOME TITLE in Park or Land, or any Free and Clear Real Estate. $5,000 Max, No Credit or Job Needed to Qualify, No Initial Cost. 602-696-3288

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602434-6057.

LANDSCAPING SERVICES O.N.B. Specializes in landscaping and trimming. Also Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Free estimates. 623-249-0610 - Robert Residential/Commercial.

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West Valley View

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Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday

The Place “To Find” Everything You Need MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE 4 Males Available To Go To Good Homes. Come With First Shots and AKC Paperwork Along With Pedigrees With Full Breeding Rights Call Dave 602-770-5213

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PERSONAL SERVICES GOODYEAR Psychic $25/Special Full Reading With Ad Healer Specialist Palm-Tarot Cards-Crystals Bring your problems to me and I will solve them. 602-989-4498

LAND FOR SALE MANUFACTURED HOME AND LAND FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE. MORTGAGE BANKER LLC (MB 1707061)

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RON TRINKA REALTY, INC.

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LAND FOR SALE

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1.6 ACRES INCLUDES: SEPTIC TANK: GLOBAL WATER METER: APS ELECTRIC & PEDESTAL: 2 CONCRETE SLABS: GARAGE SLAB:

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LAND FOR SALE 1 Acre View Lot, near Verado. 22811 W. Portland St. Parcel Number 50419223. 45k/obo. Cash or financial terms available. 480-209-9692

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING Silver Dollars, Quarters, Dimes & Pocket watches Call me at 623-5944987. Please leave phone number if not in. I Buy Estates! Collections-Art-Autos Death & Divorce & Downsize Business Inventory Ranch & Farm Small or Large - Fast & Easy Call Now for Appt (10a-4p) Mr. Haig 480-234-1210 Haig3@aol.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE Person Filing: Patrick Edmundo O'Connor. Address: 733 S 80th St. Mesa, AZ 85208. Telephone: (602)558-2348. Representing X Self, without a lawyer SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Mercedes Alicia Brown, X an Adult. Case Number PB 2018-090323 LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Patrick Edmundo O'Connor is appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction. WITNESS: APRIL 18, 2018 Clerk of the Superior Court /s/ V. Martinez. V. Martinez. DEPUTY CLERK. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT. I accept the duties of Personal Representative of the Estate of the abovenamed person who has died and do solemnly swear or affirm that I will perform the duties as Personal Representative according to law. DATED: 13 April 2018 STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: DATE by Patrick E O'Connor /s/ Patrick E O'Connor Signature of Personal Representative Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: April 13, 2018 by Patrick O'Connor. /s/ Lindsey Oberster Notary Public PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business June 13, 20, 27, 2018 / 13502

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

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CONCRETE / MASONRY

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING

Garage Doors

Not a licensed contractor

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GLASS SERVICES Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!! Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

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WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

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ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN

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If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

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

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

Appliance Repair Now

with any Repair & New Installations

Minuteman Home Ser vices

CLEANING

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♥ Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly. We do it all for Commercial Businesses ♥ We leave your office smelling great!

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Martin’s AC/Heating

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♥ 50 off 1st month ♥ $

HANDYMAN Professional Handyman

ELECTRIC

OFFERING FULL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES

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GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

SUPERCHARGED

Cynthia (Benson) Traugott, EA

• Bookkeeping/QuickBooks • Individual & Business Tax Returns • Payroll

ELECTRICAL

100- $500 +

CASH FOR JUNK CARS ~ All “As Is” Autos! ~ Good Condition=More $$$

Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

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

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CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

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

Complimentary Plumbing DOOR/ ELECTRICALInspection withGARAGE Any Repair SERVICES

Minuteman Home Ser vices

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Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

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HANDYMAN

One Call Can Fix It All!

Plumbing Experts

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LANDSCAPING Landscape

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Insured

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly

*Not a Licensed Contractor

Not a licensed contractor

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

Honey Do List Too Long?

HANDYMAN I AM

Check out the Handyman Section!

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net

Residential & Commercial, Big Properties

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •

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

Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor

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

References Available

Mike (623) 764-1294

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623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Free Estimates

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www.airNOWac.com

623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE LANDSCAPING VISTA

LANDSCAPING

Insured & Bonded ROC#230926

DEL

SOL

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• Regular Maintenance • • Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service • • One Time Clean-Ups • • Plant & Tree Renovation • • Tree Trimming & Removal • • Irrigation Repairs & Installs • • Weed Control & Removal • • Next-Day Service in Most Cases •

vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Gardeningpluslandscapes@gmail.com

Uriel 623-297-0114

Not a licensed contractor

Ben - 623-764-1364

AUTO GLASS

Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing

Javier 623-249-9395 Not a licensed contractor

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AT TIME OF INSTALLATION

OR FREE WINDSHIELD TINT

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623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

FLATIRON

Saunders Painting

LANDSCAPING

DESIGN

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Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Lawn Care

ERIC SAUNDERS

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING • Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

MEDICAL SERVICES

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

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MOBILE:

602-722-7696

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

ROC Lic. #170982

PEST CONTROL

New Windshield Replacement starting at

100

All Insurance Accepted | Lifetime Warranty on Labor 18503 W. Van Buren St. • Goodyear, AZ 85338 www.avondaleautoglass.com

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PLUMBING

L&M

PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC

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No Contracts • Payment Plans

RIO Plumbing DBA 1 Buckeye Plumbing

• Valley Wide Service • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks

623-386-0710

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

PLUMBING

Minuteman Home Ser vices

PLUMBING Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs

10% OFF

any total work performed

HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection

623-322-9100

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

ANYTHING PLUMBING • Water heaters

PLUMBING

• Leaks

• Garbage disposal • Bathrooms

minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection. Code T14

480-755-5818

55 DRAIN CLEANING

with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

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

PAINTING

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s

— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

Lic. / Est. 1981

with approved glass replacement by your insurance WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR AUTO GLASS NEEDS: BACK GLASS, DOOR GLASS, SUN ROOF, & CHIP REPAIR

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL CALL

FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

(602)493-7100 LICENSED & INSURED

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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& SERVICE DIRECTORY POOL SERVICES

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

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

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

“1 Call & We Do It All”

triplerpool@gmail.com

623-935-9221

REMODELING

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

ROOFING

AIR CONDITIONING

Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

& Design Studio

New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios

(623) 582-4477

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

License #ROC209589

Built Stronger to Last Longer

www.yoursoncontracting.com Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524

623-293-2648

PLUMBING

REMODELING

ROOFING

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

M i nuteman Home Ser v ices BATHROOM/KITCHEN REMODEL in 5 Days or Less!* Cabinets • Walk-In Tubs • Bathtubs Showers • Toilets • Vanity • Faucets Shower Doors • Tile • Lighting

FREE

In-Home Design & Consultation

FAUCET

Included w/ Vanity Install

750 OFF

Complete Bathroom Remodel & Upgrade Install

$200 OFF

Walk In Tub minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

CODE T17

480-755-5818 PLUMBING

Honest Integrity Value

Locally & Veteran Owned

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 6/30/18

All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs

FREE ESTIMATES!

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

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Brake pads or shoes Machining rotors or drums, Labor included

179

95 or Less

Dealer-installed brake pads or shoes. Per-axle price on most cars and light trucks. Taxes extra. See participating dealership for exclusions and details through 07/03/18.