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Verrado pitcher died of fentanyl overdose By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Verrado High School baseball player Bryan McKinsey died May 9 of a fentanyl overdose, according to a medical examiner’s report obtained by the West Valley View. McKinsey, 17, was found unresponsive at home. A small baggie containing blue pills and aluminum foil were found in McKinsey’s wallet. A suicide note wasn’t found and there was no suicidal ideation or intent to do self-harm, family and friends told the medical examiner. The Buckeye Police Department’s report given to the West Valley View was mostly redacted and did not show cause of death. The medical examiner also found tramadol, a painkiller, and Mirtazapine, a generic version of the antidepressant Remeron, in his system. Both lungs were congested, and he had a clinical history of depression, according to the report. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever, approved for treating severe pain, typically advanced cancer pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2016, synthetic opioids (primarily illegal fentanyl) passed prescription opioids as the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths in the United States, ac-

Bryan McKinsey, shown here pitching his last game, was remembered by Verrado High School’s baseball game during postseason play. (Photo by Trisha Madrid)

cording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. That year, the drugs were involved in nearly 50 percent of opioid-related deaths, up from 14 percent in 2010.

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General Plan, candidates on the August ballot By Connor Dziawura

Election Day is quickly approaching, and residents who are on the early voting list should already be receiving ballots by mail. Set for Tuesday, August 28, the upcoming primary election will see residents around Maricopa County vote on a variety of candidates and propositions. Early ballots began hitting mailboxes August 1. But those who wish to vote the traditional way will have plenty of opportunities across the West Valley. Here are a few:

Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also be open as a mega site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 18. Emergency voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 25, and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, August 27. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day. Councilman Lorenzo Sierra is changing focus to run for the Arizona House of Representatives’ Legislative District 19, and three council seats are open. Avondale

residents’ ballots will show Curtis Nielson and incumbents Bryan Kilgore and Tina Conde. Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Avenue, will begin accepting early voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 18. It will then be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, August 20, through Thursday, August 23. This location is accepting ballot drop-offs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will be open from 6

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Verrado...continued from page 1 linked to illegally made fentanyl, which has heroin-like effects. Also, in 2016, the largest increases in overdose death rates from synthetic opioids were in persons aged 25 to 44, specifically males. In 2016, out of the 42,000 opioid deaths, almost half of them were due to fentanyl. Fentanyl contributed to the deaths of Prince and Tom Petty. McKinsey had 8.5 nanograms per milliliter fentanyl and 1.7 nanograms per milliliter of norfentanyl in his blood. A nanogram is one-billionth of a gram. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce. A fatal dose is as little as 0.003 grams. Partnership for Drug-Free Kids reports the younger someone starts using drugs, the more likely they are to become addicted and suffer serious social and medical consequences. That’s because drugs affect the brain while it is still developing. Children may start using drugs because of difficult family situations, trauma or bullying, or mental health problems. The Office of National Drug Control Policy reported fentanyl is often pressed into pills that resemble OxyContin, Xanax or hydrocodone. It is prescribed as transdermal patches or

lozenges. Fentanyl can be ingested or injected as well. It is unclear how McKinsey obtained the drug or in what form. Overdose symptoms include drowsiness, disorientation, sedation, small pupils, clammy skin and respiratory depression. It’s not easy, either, to revive someone who has overdosed on fentanyl. “Fentanyl is so strong on the receptors that you need three to four shots of Naloxone to revive a person,” said psychiatrist Dr. Saul Perea, medical director of integrated care at Terros Health. Dr. Frank LoVecchio with Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix said fentanyl is often mixed with heroin and/or cocaine – with or without the user’s knowledge – to increase the drug’s effect. An emergency physician and medical toxicologist, LoVecchio couldn’t talk about McKinsey’s case specifically. He said the drug is abused, but couldn’t confirm numbers related to usage by teens as young as McKinsey. Like the CDC, LoVecchio said fentanyl is considerably stronger than morphine. “That’s easy for us in the hospital,” he said. “If we give you 10 milligrams

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of morphine, we can give you 100 micrograms of fentanyl instead. You can picture a drug dealer adding a couple drops of fentanyl. If they don’t mix it well, it’ll cause problems. They also make oxycodone stronger by spraying fentanyl on it.” Tramadol is an opiate for moderate to moderately severe pain, LoVecchio said. He has seen cases where tramadol is sprinkled with fentanyl, which is generally injected. He warned all users to be careful. This photo illustration by the DEA shows 2 milli“Listen, as a physician, I’ll say you grams of fentanyl, a lethal dose in most people. (Photo courtesy the DEA) should be careful when a doctor prescribes something to you, especially making small changes to the chemical with opiates like tramadol,” he said. “I composition of illegal or tightly regulatcouldn’t imagine buying it off the street ed drugs like fentanyl or other opioids. and taking that chance. Maybe we can These new synthetic analogues are just learn from the mistakes of others.” as deadly and addictive but are far easPerea, who has offices throughout ier to bring into the country and distribthe Valley, has seen plenty of patients ute, she said. The process for classifying on opioids. these new synthetics as dangerous drugs “Lately, we’ve seen a lot of young- is lengthy, which can make it difficult er people,” he said. “The main prob- for law enforcement to respond as eflem is when they go to a drug dealer, fectively as they’d like to what they’re they don’t know what they’re getting. seeing in their communities. Younger people start experimenting The SITSA Act creates a new claswith pills. The most common are oxy- sification for synthetic analogues: codone, Percocet or Vicodin. They get Schedule A. The bill enables the Jushooked. They get it from their own tice Department, in consultation with medicine cabinet most of the time. It’s the Department of Health and Human an old prescription that mom had but Services, to quickly add synthetic annever took.” alogues of dangerous drugs like fenHe said it’s easier and less expensive tanyl to Schedule A if it meets criteria to buy heroin. establishing the substance as similar in “That’s the way the cycle usually effect and composition to another algoes,” Perea said. “The problem with ready-regulated substance. heroin is it’s usually been laced with By making these new drugs confentanyl. That’s what we’re seeing trolled substances, SITSA helps law right now. It’s really, really sad. There enforcement to step in and stop illegal have been a lot of DEA seizures with a opioid producers and traffickers. While lookalike oxycodone pill made out of the current process can take years to pure fentanyl. add a synthetic opioid to the DEA’s list “The drug dealer doesn’t give a crap, of controlled substances, SITSA’s propardon my French. They just want to cess could take as little as 30 days. see their revenue and nothing else.” The key is for parents to talk to their Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema is children. a cosponsor of the bipartisan Stop the “When I see 18-year-olds or 19-yearImportation and Trafficking of Synthet- olds, I make their parents come with ic Analogues Act (SITSA), which she them,” Perea said. “I don’t share their helped pass through the House in June. treatment, but I tell them how to com“Too many Arizonans know the pain municate. It’s so important.” of losing a loved one, a neighbor, or a If you or someone you know is strugfriend to an opioid overdose,” she said. gling with substance abuse, contact the “This bill helps build safer, healthier Substance Abuse and Mental Health Sercommunities by giving law enforcement vices Administration (SAMHSA) Nationmore tools to combat both producers and al Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). traffickers of dangerous, illegal drugs.” Download a comprehensive resource The bill deals with “synthetic ana- for families with a teen or young adult logues” of controlled substances. Essen- struggling with opioid use at bucketially, traffickers can skirt drug laws by yeaz.gov’s news section.

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Clorinda Contreras Erives Age: 45 Education background: Graduated from Tolleson Elementary and Tolleson Union high schools. She earned an associate’s degree from Glendale Community College; and a Bachelor’s of Science in bilingual and multicultural education, a master’s in elementary education and a master’s in early childhood education from NAU. Current employer/job: She is employed at ASU Preparatory as a K-5 Teacher on Clorinda Contreras Erives. (Photo courtesy Special Assignment. Clorinda Contreras Erives) Year moved to the district: She’s a fourth-generation Tolleson resident. She’s lived in Tolleson her entire life, except for a stint in Australia as an exchange student, and during her time at NAU. Last book you read: The last book that she reread was 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Why are you running? I am running for Tolleson City Council because I am passionate about Tolleson. Under the leadership style of Mayor Tovar, councilmembers are valued for their strengths and passions. I want to continue to serve my community by bringing new solutions to problems that have a positive impact on the daily lives of Tolleson residents. What are your three most signiﬁcant accomplishments? As a councilwoman, I was elected by my constituents to work collaboratively with fellow councilmembers for the betterment of Tolleson. As a council, these are a few of our most signiﬁcant accomplishments. 1. As a council, we established a Mission & Vision Statement and Core Values, which were

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There are three councilmember seats to be filled with four-year terms to expire 2022. The candidates who will be on the ballot for the Tolleson primary election on Tuesday, August 28, are Clorinda Contreras Erives (incumbent), Adolfo F. Gámez, Tida Garcia, Linda M. Laborin (incumbent) and Juan F. Rodriguez (incumbent). For more information concerning upcoming elections, contact the Tolleson City Clerk’s office at 623-936-7111 or the Maricopa County Elections Department at 602-506-1511. The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce and the West Valley View are hosting a candidate forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, at the Tolleson Union High School District Office boardroom, 9801 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson.

a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day. Registered Buckeye voters can decide on the unopposed councilmen Patrick HagEstad (District 4), Craig Huestis (District 5) and Eric Orsborn (District 6), as well as Prop. 410, the Imagine Buckeye 2040 general plan. Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchﬁeld Road, and Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center, 9555 W. Van Buren Street, will accept early voters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, through Friday, August 24. Goodyear City Hall is accepting ballot drop-offs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center does not have an early ballot drop-off box. Both sites will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day. Tolleson has three vacant council seats. Incumbent council members Clorinda Contreras Erives, Linda M. Laborin and Juan F. Rodriguez, as well as Adolfo F. Gámez and Tida Garcia will be on the ballot. (See related story.) Goodyear does not have any candidates or initiatives on the ballot for this election.

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Litchfield Park won’t have early in-person voting, though an early ballot drop-off box opened August 6. Drop off ballots at Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the last day of which is Friday, August 24. The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, will be the city’s voting location from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day. Litchfield Park Mayor Thomas Schoaf has no opponents in his campaign for re-election, while Lisa Brainard-Watson, Paul Faith, Kerry Marie Giangobbe and Tom Rosztozcy are competing for three vacant council seats. (Litchfield Park and Congressional District 8 candidate questionnaires will run next week.) If you’re not on the early voting list, the final day to request an early ballot is Friday, August 17. The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office recommends that mail-in ballots be sent back no later than Wednesday, August 22. The last day to register to vote in the primary was July 30. For more election information, visit recorder.maricopa.gov/elections.

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rolled out in March. This is the first time our council established these very important key elements of an organization’s strategic planning. * Mission Statement: We will retain the foundation of our family-oriented, friendly, small-town atmosphere. We will support a positive, diverse growth environment that maintains and enriches the quality of life for everyone. * Vision Statement: The vision of the city of Tolleson is to be financially sound to fund reliable programs and services. We support leadership development opportunities for all. * City of Tolleson Core Values: Caring: We listen and engage with all members of the community. Display kindness to one another through words, actions, high-quality service delivery and environmental integrity. Collaboration: We work together to accomplish common goals. Develop relationships with community partners that are strategically specific for community members. Engage the community for proactive, ongoing dialog. Equity: Foster fairness and compromise to ensure that every part of the city is taken care of and all community mem-

bers have the opportunity to succeed. Inclusion: The city of Tolleson is stronger because all its diverse voices are heard and included. We meet our community members where they are, and we leverage individual strengths to help one another succeed. We are a united front. Inspire: We inspire one another through family, generational leadership and commitment to each other. We amplify one another to cultivate greatness. 2. Reduction in Taxes: This positive statement is not made very often. However, through our council’s due diligence and good stewardship of our taxpayers’ dollars, the property tax levy for fiscal year 2018-19 primary property tax rate was set at 1.8039, the secondary property tax rate at 2.0280, for a total rate of 3.8359, which is a reduction from last year. I will continue to be good steward of your tax money! 3. #REDFORED: As an educator, I have seen firsthand the devastation that has come due to the financial cuts to public education. I have seen an explosion of extra-large class sizes, reductions to eliminations in student programing and facilities crumble. Cuts are so deep that inevitably, educators had to take a stand. This led to the creation of the #REDFORED movement

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that was made on behalf of the children in public school. As a councilwoman, I worked with Mayor Tovar to bring forward the #REDFORED resolution. On April 24, the city of Tolleson unanimously adopted a resolution in support of #REDFORED. Our city was the only city in Arizona to pass a resolution that supported our teachers and students. The success story doesn’t end there. While the #REDFORED movement was underway and our schools were closed, our city took additional steps to support the families of our elementary and high school districts. The city partnered with several companies in Tolleson to support families with child care, drinks and snacks, and engaging activities for students to participate in. What sets you apart from the other candidates? One reason I consider myself a highly qualified candidate for council is because of my willingness and openness to see multiple viewpoints. Issues in life are not always black or white. They are more complex. I find myself seeking answers to the questions “Why?” and “How do you know?” When considering an issue, I seek to find answers to these questions from all sides of the issue. I am willing to do research, listen to others, conduct interviews, investigate and seek information for experts regarding all sides of an issue affecting my city. I may not be an expert on every issue, but I do consider myself a leader who is willing and open to learn as much as I can to make an informed decision affecting Tolleson. What are the three biggest challenges facing Tolleson? The three biggest challenges facing Tolleson are: • Drugs: One of my critical issues is safer schools and safer communities. Statistics have shown our nation is facing a drug epidemic unlike ever seen before. Our community is not unlike many other communities that are being CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE LAMINATE • VINYL

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affected negatively by drugs. Through discussion with our first responders, it is evident that our community is being negatively impacted by drugs. • Discover Tolleson: Our downtown corridor, Paseo de Luces, unfortunately has been developing slowly. • 2020 Census: The year 2020 is coming quickly and with it comes the Census. It is imperative to count everyone in Tolleson. I foresee the 2020 Census coming with many challenges for Tolleson. These challenges could jeopardize our count. One of the questions on the proposed questionnaire is in relation to citizenship. I am nervous that this question could threaten some of our community members from feeling safe in answering and completing this questionnaire. That may result in undercounting the population of Tolleson, which means an ineffective allocation of resources and funds.

Adolfo F. Gámez Age: 62 Education background: He graduated from Tolleson Union High School. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Glendale Community College, and a Bachelor of Science degree from NAU. Current employer/job: Retired Year moved to Adolfo F. Gamez. the district: Life- (Photo courtesy Adolfo F. Gámez) long resident Last book you read: He’s currently rereading The Godfather by Mario Puzzo. Why are you running? I believe I have the passion and experience by which to continue to serve. As a teenager, I noticed those on the council at the time weren’t addressing the needs of the community. It was a motivating factor to run for council. The purpose was to hopefully initiate change for the betterment of the community. In the 35 years I previously served, Tolleson transitioned from an agricultural community into a strong industrial/distribution center-based city that boasts 25,000 jobs in a 6-square-mile community of 7,000 residents. These distribution centers not only provide employment opportunities for our residents, but the tax base benefits the Tolleson Union High and Tolleson Elementary school districts, keeping

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our residents’ taxes lower than they would be otherwise. The distribution centers also add to the assessed valuation of the city, helping it in its bond ratings. Tolleson’s 20-plus Fortune 500 companies within its borders didn’t happen overnight. It took years of establishing positive rapport with the business community and I am very proud that I had a strong role in recruiting and securing many of these companies into our community. What are your three most significant accomplishments? 1. I led the fight against the South Mountain Freeway. If the freeway had gone through the city of Tolleson, it would have displaced all the industries/ businesses along 99th Avenue and done away with future development in the area. That would have led to an obvious loss of jobs and tax base. The freeway would have also impacted the Tolleson Union High School District office, Tolleson High School property, city hall, and, homes and businesses north of Van Buren Street. 2. I was able to get land donated in the mid-1980s from a company looking to build a distribution center in Tolleson. The person representing the company asked the council if there was anything

they could do for the city. I informed him we needed land for parks. He asked how much land, and I asked how much they had to donate. After getting back to the council, he informed us they had 6 acres to donate to the city. Today those 6 acres are known as Tolleson Veterans Park. Along the same lines, I helped the Tolleson Elementary School District get land donated for one of their schools, Sheely Farms Elementary School. One of the sons from the family who owned the land was a classmate of mine from ﬁrst grade through high school. This land donation saved the school district’s taxpayers $1 million. 3. One of the ﬁrst goals when elected in 1981, was to convince the city council that we needed a Boys and Girls Club. I was able to persuade the council to use Community Development Block Grant funds that we could roll over annually, then use our city land to construct the building. The cost was $1.2 million. It offered a safe place with after-school programs, organized sports, clubs and much more for our students. What sets you apart from the other candidates? I have the experience of getting it done. While other cities were focusing on housing developments, during my tenure, Tolleson was bringing in industry that proved to be our saving grace in the 2008 market crash. Tolleson, unlike other

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Age: 41 Education background: Attended community college Current employer/job: United Healthcare, director, Delegated Claims Oversight Year moved to the district: 2004 Last book you read: The Coming Job Wars by Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton. It gives great insight on building and encouraging Tida Garcia. (Photo entrepreneurship courtesy Tida Garcia) for communities. Why are you running?

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I’ve been a Tolleson resident for more than 14 years. I’m running because I am passionate about serving our families. I will be a new and fresh interactive councilwoman who just wants to improve our community with my strengths and passion. I want to continue to be a part of the positive change in moving Tolleson forward. What are your three most significant accomplishments? 1. My biggest accomplishment is being a mother. To me, it is the greatest gift and responsibility to be blessed with. 2. Serving on the Tolleson Elementary School District governing board and on the Tolleson Community Coalition have been amazing experiences. I’ve been actively engaged in creating positive and successful schools in Tolleson. I’m proud to lead the school board as president in making all students our No. 1 priority. Serving on the Tolleson Community Coalition as board president has taught me to put the needs of our residents first. I have stayed laser focused on providing financial assistance to our youth, seniors and veterans. 3. Having a rewarding successful career in health care for the past 18 years has taught and continues to teach me daily how to serve better. Each day, I can develop and drive new initiatives for the improvement of the organization. What sets you apart from the other candidates? I’m the only new candidate who hasn’t served on the city council. I would have the opportunity to look at current and new situations with a fresh perspective and bring new ideas. I would work in partnership to bring innovative solutions to continue to move Tolleson forward. I’m driven with a servant heart and passion for Tolleson. What are the three biggest challenges facing Tolleson? First challenge is to continue to unify the community. Engaging with all community members to encourage them to voice their concerns and ideas on how to improve Tolleson. Listening to our community members is key for developing successful programs for our youth, seniors and veterans and building safer neighborhoods. Continued economic and sustainable growth for Tolleson. Attracting new and promoting existing small businesses is a key component in the economic growth for Tolleson. Small businesses create job opportunities, internships for our youth and services within the community. Drugs. Our community has always had issues with drugs. I want to bring positive solutions to clean up our city and provide preventative education for our youth and drug rehabilitation programs for those who have addictions.

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Linda Laborin Age: 73 Education background: GED, attended Glendale Community College, Estrella Mountain College, Phoenix Community College, ASU West, and the ASU Main. Current employer/job: Retired Year moved to the district: Lifelong resident Last book you Linda Laborin. (Photo read: The House by courtesy Linda Laborin) Danielle Steele Why are you running? I am an experienced councilwoman who loves her community and residents, young and old, and is always looking out for ways to improve their lives through city programs such as the Tolleson Senior Center, activities for our youth. I am an advocate for safe neighborhoods. What are your three most significant accomplishments? I attended a conference and one city described an “in case of emergency card” with the senior center guests’ emergency numbers, names, ages, addresses and pictures. It was implanted in Tolleson. The plan includes having the names of seniors’ doctors and their prescriptions on a disc that is accessible to the fire and police departments. Seniors can fill out a form to have that information accessible to the proper authorities. There was an incident in Tolleson where a police officer was able to locate a senior’s family after he got lost because of that card. What sets you apart from the other candidates? My dedication to the city and the love I have for the people of Tolleson. I am always accessible to the city’s residents. Anyone looking for me, can find me at the Esther Angulo Senior Center in the mornings. What are the three biggest challenges facing Tolleson? One of the challenges is an aging population and aging homes that are in disrepair. In addition, there are people who pass away and don’t leave their homes to surviving relatives; causing the homes to remain unoccupied. This leads to vandalism and the homes become an eyesore. The conditions of some of these homes, whether occupied or not, are to the point where they should be torn down and rebuilt. Habitat for Humanity is a great partner with the city and has been upgrading homes around the community through federal grants. Second, the city needs affordable

housing. Tolleson is very community and family oriented. We have young families who would like to stay and live near their parents and friends after they grow up, but there isn’t enough housing to accommodate them. A third challenge is getting a business to occupy the vacant Kmart building. Kmart served a purpose in the community because of the extensive type of products it carried, and people could walk to it. At one time, the Tolleson Kmart was the highest-grossing Kmart store in the state. There is definitely a market here and it would be great to get the same type of business such as a Target in that location.

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Juan F. Rodriguez Age: 43 Education background: Earned the following degrees from ASU: Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and history. Current employer/job: A 20-year city of Phoenix employee who serves as a parks supervisor. Additionally, he has served as a Tolleson city councilman for 12 years. He’s the vice mayor. Juan F. Rodriguez. (Photo courtesy Juan F. Year moved to Rodriguez) the district: Lifelong resident Last book you read: Love Your Life Not Theirs: 7 Money Habits for Living the Life You Want by Rachel Cruze Why are you running? I’m running for City Council because I want to keep working hard for our Tolleson residents. Specifically, I want to create strategic policies designed to deliver vital services, and to create a culture of prosperity for our future generations. This major responsibility requires a person who is committed to personal development, a strong work ethic and unwavering love for Tolleson. I’m proud to say I’ve attended school at P.H. Gonzales Elementary School and Tolleson Union High School. Go Wolverines! I danced with the Tolleson Ballet Folklorico and played baseball in our West End Little League. These are the same programs and schools my three children have participated in, and where my wife serves as a kindergarten teacher. I’m proud of my Tolleson roots, and am honored to be raising my children in these same traditions. What are your three most significant accomplishments? 1. Creating and implementing a

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comprehensive housing program for Tolleson residents. The program consists of three major components: The removal of abandoned/blighted properties, which have become fire hazards, shelters for criminal activity and reduced property values; incentivize developers to build new single-family homes on these vacant lots to promote home ownership and increase overall housing stock in Tolleson; and rehabilitate homes owned by senior citizens, people with disabilities and low-income families to improve the existing housing conditions of current residents. 2. Forming and serving as the chairman of the Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center Committee, which focuses on designing a multigenerational approach to recreation programs; identifying facility improvements to modernize the more than 25-year-old building and adding new programming like technology and fitness for residents of all ages. New amenities will include: fitness center, satellite public library, teen room, game room, arts and crafts center, indoor gym, free public Wi-Fi, rock climbing room, improved parking, courtyard, art walk and much more. I’m proud to announce the Tolleson Parks and Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen in the fall.

3. Increase our annual operating budget by implementing a recruitment strategy of e-commence and fulfillment centers businesses. These businesses offer products primarily to a regional and national market but keep their point of sales within Tolleson. That means the tax revenue collected for all their sales remains local. These revenues allow us to meet our immediate and long-term financial needs. It also makes it possible to maintain our already-healthy “rainy day” fund. Ultimately, these funds allow us to keep delivering the many services we offer and keep us financially solvent for the future. I represent Tolleson on the Maricopa Associations of Governments’ Economic Development Committee, which has allowed me to track regional trends that may manifest themselves as future economic opportunities for our city. As a council, we must remain competitive to continue to attract economic opportunities for our city. What sets you apart from the other candidates? My ongoing commitment to prepare myself to serve at the highest level and my relentless work ethic. During the past 20 years, I’ve prepared myself academically at ASU, professionally as a seasoned supervisor for the city of Phoenix and as a volunteer by serving on numerous boards, committees and commissions. Most importantly, I’ve

gained valuable experience as a Tolleson councilman and vice mayor. These experiences have allowed me to develop a critical approach toward understanding major issues and making decisions that best benefit our community. Effective leadership requires a relentless commitment to quality work. During tough times, I’ve rolled up my sleeves and keep marching forward for our residents. My passion for Tolleson is unwavering and I stand fully prepared to work hard for our community’s future. What are the three biggest challenges facing Tolleson? 1. The top challenge facing our community is the obvious presence and use of drugs in our streets. Recently, we’ve had home invasions, vehicle break ins and witnessed the ongoing foot traffic coming from particular hotels and apartments at all hours of the night. Tragically, we’ve also experienced the loss of loved ones due to drug overdoses. It’s time we have a serious conversation about this issue, and partner with our police department. Collectively, we need to identify problem areas, and adopt best national practices to combat this drug epidemic. The lives of our residents depend on it. 2. Recruitment of users to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Unfortunately, this has been an ongoing issue for the city of Tolleson. The plant could gen-

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erate significant revenue for our city because it has extra capacity to treat beyond its current flow. The new revenue can be reinvested into the plant or create a capital improvement fund for future renovations. This will require an aggressive marketing campaign to recruit new municipal, tribal and/or private partners to send new flow to the plant. As a council, we need to be committed to finding a long-term solution that is sustainable and increase revenues to the city. 3. As a community, we need to attract responsible development opportunities for the remaining undeveloped land within our city limits. This should include single-family home developments, public green spaces such as parks and retail businesses designed to serve our residents. This should not include more warehouses, long-term-stay hotels or apartments in areas that no longer make sense. We need developments that are going to complement our residential and downtown core areas. Tolleson needs to continue to become a welcome destination to the Southwest Valley that our residents and visitors alike can be truly proud of. This will require tough conversations with potential developers, and an aggressive recruitment plan to go after desirable developments. It will not be easy, but it’s extremely important to our community’s quality of life.

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Trump/Clinton Editor: Just like Bill Clinton, Donald Trump is a coward, a draft dodger. He played intramural sports all through college but when the time came for him to serve his country, his rich daddy had a doctor write him an excuse for having painful bone spurs in his feet. He never had surgery to correct this, but he walks without a limp. Like most cowards, he likes to tell how brave he would be in a school shooting situation or how he would punch protesters in the face at his rallies. In Helsinki, he realized that he was mostly alone in a room with a very dangerous man and it scared him so badly that he might have soiled his pants. As long as he was within arm’s reach of Putin, he was afraid to confront him. His impossibly weak excuse the next day is laughable. The Republicans and Democrats had better get together and stand up for our country and the free world. Ron Mahan (USMC 1967-1973) Goodyear

Proud of reader Editor: I am so proud of you, Roy Azzarello. Your letter on July 17 was right on. The God of the Bible is God and the one who causes kingdoms to rise or fall. No matter what, the Democrats believe He is in control. I’m so glad our president is being picky about selecting our judges. Ours used to be a Christian nation. We have strayed so far from God. May He have mercy on us. I’m so proud of our president, too. He’s trying to do the right things for America – fighting for us. He’s not perfect, by far, but I see him trying, which is more than the progressives are doing. All they do is talk, talk and more talk. But there is a spiritual low that says, ‘What we sow we shall reap.” Lily Estrada Avondale

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’: Part 2’ Editor: I don’t think Donald Trump saw the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. How could he? He’s living it. Donald Trump should get the Academy Award for playing Jack Nicholson to a tee. Ever since Rex Tillerson called Donald Trump a “moron,” he has tried

to live up to his namesake. I think Donald Trump and Roy Azzarello are two of the Republicans who failed kindergarten. They talk like they know more than fifth graders. I get tired of hearing about making America great again. Were you Republicans living on another planet or a nut house? The economy was great, no thanks to Republicans, and still is. But you Republicans will screw it up. It took President Obama eight years to fix your last screw up, without your help. Have you noticed every time you Republicans get this country in trouble, a Democrat has to bail you out? Why is that? Alfred Molina Tonopah

Couple’s rural peace may be ruined Editor: Debbie and Ralph Dumpert (July 25 West Valley View) are not alone in their desire to preserve the rural character of their neighborhood. One hundred signatures do not sound like many, but when you consider each signature represents from 1 to 40 acres, it covers significant ground. The signatures were collected only from properties that are next to the development or from the three short streets expected to be most affected by the traffic that will come from the Tuthill exit from the new development. The area of small farms impacted is actually much larger than the signatures indicate as only that small area was used to collect signatures. The whole rural neighborhood represents many clusters of 1-acre properties, several streets of 4- to 5-acre properties, as well as some larger acreages. The properties are from Verrado Way to the west, Roosevelt Canal to the north, Jackrabbit Trail to the east and Lower Buckeye Road to the south, with another large cluster of acreage homes to the immediate south. Those are bordered to the north on Lower Buckeye, to the west on Tuthill, to the east on Jackrabbit Trail and to the south on Dunlap. These mostly irrigated properties are privately owned by families who have chosen this quiet, peaceful lifestyle. These acreages are too small to be of profitable interest to any developers of high-density homes in the future. The Mountain Views South development is 137 acres and has 537 high-density homes planned. It can be estimated that each home will have a

minimum of two cars, some with three, adding approximately 1,200-plus vehicles to area traffic. The development plans an exit to the east onto the currently dead-ended Tuthill Road. If Mountain Views South has an exit onto Tuthill Road, a bridge over the RID canal will be added, providing access to Yuma Road. There are already bridges over the canal at Verrado Way to the west (less than a half mile away) as well as on Yuma Road and Jackrabbit Trail. A bridge is not needed at Tuthill. The existing Tuthill Road (also known as 203rd Avenue) is a quiet dead-end street that ends at the Roosevelt Canal to the north. Tuthill connects the family acreage neighborhoods. Typically, Tuthill Road is slowly driven on daily by residents, their guests and maybe a few business/service vehicles like mail carriers or UPS. The additional traffic from Mountain Views’ east side exit onto Tuthill Road will create a dramatic increase on traffic. That extra traffic will spill over onto now quiet rural east/ west off Tuthill Road, as people rush to bypass traffic backups or to find a faster, more direct route to the freeway at Verrado Way and Jackrabbit Trail. The development’s east-side Tuthill exit is not necessary as there are exits planned for the north and west sides. The driving distance from the farthest purposed home from the north and east exits is less than other new developments in this area have from their nearest exit. Diana Johnson Small farm owner for 35 years Buckeye

Money, money, money Editor: I am a person who needs answers and I will keep working at it until I find

an answer that makes sense to me. I guess I inherited this from my father, who was in research, and he got answers. Why is our president’s behavior with Putin and the Russians so weird that it almost smacks of him being a traitor to his own country? The best answer to that I can come up with after much thought and looking at the facts is he wants and needs money, money, money. After Trump’s sixth bankruptcy, he sought financing for his big projects but no one in the United States or in Europe could give it to him because of his bad financial history. So, he went to Russia for it and got it. I believe our president is in debt to the Russians for millions – if not billions – of dollars, and they own him. If he does not do what they want, they can call the debt or refuse to give him more money and he will be ruined. This is a terrible situation for our country to be in and a very dangerous one. The most important thing to our president seems to be money, money, money, and he is using the presidency to get it for himself and his family. Joan C. Bradley Sun City

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Kneeling for anthem should provoke long discussions

By David Leibowitz

With the NFL preseason officially having commenced, I’ve adjusted my weekly “must-see TV” schedule to again accommodate professional football. On Sundays, Mondays and certain Thursdays, I will allot about two minutes of quality couch time whenever the NFL is on TV. Not to watch games. To watch the National Anthem. See, I continue to be fascinated by the controversy swirling around NFL players kneeling in protest of social injustice and racism during the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.” And I keep waffling on the issue because I can see it from any number of perspectives. There’s the player’s side, for one. The anthem protests began two seasons ago with then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. As he explained it: “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people, and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street, and people getting paid leave, and getting away with murder.” While I disagree with Kaepernick’s views on race, law enforcement and cops “getting away with murder,” I do believe players have the right to express their views – though not without facing potential consequence from their employers.

do they want to offend their That’s why I also underemployees, human beings stand the perspective of whose morale and producthe NFL and its team owntivity may suffer when they ers. With the league’s TV hate the boss and the place ratings down 10 percent where they work. last season and pictures of Finally, there’s the fan’s empty stadiums regularly side. going viral on social me“All my years being in dia, it’s clear some people the league, I never received are no longer buying what more emotional mail from the NFL is selling. Nor can it help to have David Leibowitz. Photo people than I did about that courtesy Advisor Group) issue,” Giants owner John President Trump tweeting Mara told Sports Illustratthings like: “If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop ed last season. “If any of your players disrespecting our Flag & Country, you ever do that, we are never coming to will see change take place fast. Fire or another Giants game. It wasn’t one or two letters. It was a lot.” suspend!” Not every football fan sees it that As a business owner, I get how troubling it must be to have employees to way. At various points in the past two whom you pay good money making inﬂammatory statements on the job, seasons, Colin Kaepernick’s jersey has protests that harm your business and been near the top in sales among NFL receive in-depth coverage on national players, despite the fact that he opted out of his 49ers contract in March 2017 television. Most business owners would prefer and has remained unemployed ever not to offend potential customers. Nor since.

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Greetings, readers! Welcome back to another week of West Valley View, and get ready, as I’m about to open the Business Briefcase for your weekly ﬁx of news. This week has a pretty hearty roundup on the table, with several big donations as well as a variety of informative events for those individuals within the local business community. Rather than previewing what’s in store, let’s get on with it, shall we? Here’s the news! First, the WellCare Community Foundation and Care1st Health Plan Arizona presented a check for $230,000 to Arizona Therapeutics Learning Center August 7. The donation supports spatial expansions and renovations for a new Bayless Integrated Healthcare Clinic that will open this fall in the original Avondale Elementary School District school building. The Bayless Integrated Healthcare Clinic is a multispecialty facility that will provide health care to Southwest Valley students, families and residents. Integrated health care services that will be offered by physicians include family medicine, behavioral health and life skills development services. Next is a big one! Site Solar is coming to Avondale! With operations

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Lehman relishes opportunity at East Central University By Grifﬁn Fabits

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Tolleson’s Andre Johnson is a certified hometown hero By Evan Desai

Three-star wide receiver Andre Johnson from Tolleson Union High School committed to playing ball as a Sun Devil upon graduation in 2019. Johnson has a style of play ideal for the ASU offense. TUHS football coach Jason Wilke sees similarities between Johnson and well-known ASU wide receivers Jaelen Strong, now an NFL free agent, and N’Keal Harry, formerly of Chandler High School. “I think both of them are big play, over-the-top of defenders’ type of receivers, and that is Andre’s specialty,” Wilke said. The 6-foot, 3-inch 185-pound gridiron star still has a year to build on, as well as a 40-yard dash time of 4.57. He can bench 225 pounds. Johnson is honored to hear those comparisons. It’s understandable, considering Strong was one of the best in the country when he was a Sun Devil and, at this point, N’Keal Harry has a case to be considered the best wide receiver in the nation. “It feels pretty nice just knowing that

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Sweet-Chick selected to play in Area Code Underclass Games

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Seth Sweet-Chick won’t have the most orthodox first week of school. Instead, the junior at Estrella Foothills will attend his first day of class on August 8, and then fly out to Long Beach, California, to participate in the 2018 Area Code Underclass Games, a showcase weekend of the top 150 baseball players in the nation in the classes of 2020 and 2021. The youth academy, run by Major League Baseball with scouts and college coaches in attendance, will feature six big-league affiliates of 25-man rosters. The Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox will be represented. Sweet-Chick was selected to play with the White Sox. “The rosters will feature the best baseball players from around the nation competing at the highest level, while being evaluated at the highest level. Scouts from all 30 Major League teams and the Major League Scouting Bureau as well as top NCAA coaches will be in attendance,” according to the Area Code website.

Sweet-Chick’s White Sox are scheduled to play five games spanning the three-day tournament. His stepfather, Rick Sweet, is the manager for the Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate, the Colorado Spring Sky Sox. Seth has had the luxury of working out with his father this summer in preparation for the tournament. “It’s going to be a great experience. It’s super exciting. I’ve been with my dad practicing and getting ready for it. This is a big part of accomplishing your dream of being a professional baseball player,” he said. The experience itself leaves SweetChick eager to compete, but one thing he’s most excited about is seeing how he fares against the nation’s top players in his graduating class. “It’ll definitely be a challenge, but it’ll also be a fun experience playing against other kids at your level and being able to compete in front of major league scouts.” The 6-foot-3, 210-pound slugger only appeared in 15 games this spring at Estrella Foothills because of a trans-

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Sunday

Restorative Yoga and Yin

Enjoy a yoga class that builds strength and flexibility from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ignite Yoga, 14130 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The suggested donation for this mentee taught class is $10. For information, call 623-374-7812.

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

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Wednesday

Come and Play with Me

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

Verrado Visionaries

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

Preschool Art Studio

White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, invites preschool-age children to participate in an hour of art at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602652-3000.

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.

Musical Theatre (Ages 6-12)

Students will learn dance routines and basic jazz skills from songs in popular musicals and movies from 7 to 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Registration is $40 to $50. For information, call 623-349-6350.

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Enjoy a free baseball game at 7 p.m. at the Reds Development

Complex, 3125 S. Wood Boulevard, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-3120.

Thursday

24-Hour Desert Survival

Learn emergency desert survival skills from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. A Buckeye Recreation Park Naturalist will show attendees how to pack a survival kit, build a fire, signal for help and more. For information, call 623-349-6621.

Bosom Buddies

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

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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.

Saddle Mountain Unified School District No. 90 Board Meeting

The Saddle Mountain United School District Board will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonapah. For information, call 623-474-5101.

West Valley Rock and Mineral Club

Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at American Legion Post 53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-208-3230.

Web Design

Learn how to build a website that incorporates graphics, video, sound and other engaging multimodal tools from 3:30 to 5 p.m. each Friday at the Dr. Saide Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Attendance is $40 to $50. For information, call 623-3496350.

Computer Repair

Learn how to troubleshoot, maintain and protect computers from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. each Friday at the Dr. Saide Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. Attendance is $40 to $45. For information, call 623-3496350.

Not Hungry Tonight

Not Hungry Tonight is a program that seeks to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

Contemplative Prayer & 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.

Monday

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

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.

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

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Saturday

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

Master Gardener Q&A

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

Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)

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

Cody’s Pack

Children can register to read with a special library dog from Cody’s Pack to practice literacy skills from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6309.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602652-3000.

Craft it Up

EON Business Meet-up

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.

Teen Leadership Club

Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. The team meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Registration is required. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Quilting for Others

Join friends to quilt for others from 9 a.m. to noon at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Avondale City Council Meeting

Avondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. in the Avondale Council Chambers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-1000.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts

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

Buckeye Business Connection

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

Yoga for Preschoolers

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschoolers to weekly yoga classes from 11 a.m. to noon. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Estrella Toastmasters

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

Avondale Farmers Market

Find fresh, locally grown produce and agricultural products from 8 a.m. to noon each Tuesday through October 30 at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.

LD4 Democrats

White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602652-3000.

Needle and Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Anime Club (Ages 10-18)

Learn Japanese words and cultural facts and watch manga and anime with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

English Language Class

Practice English from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.

Thursday

Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Breakfast

Director of Economic Development Davis Roderique will present an economic update at 7:30 a.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Attendance is $20. Please call 623-386-2727 by August 13 to make reservations.

Adult Book Discussion

Meet candidates running for office, learn about political issues and become a more informed voter at 6:30 p.m. each second Tuesday at Total Wine & More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-696-5962.

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Business Builders

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.

CEO Dan Kuschell of Breakthrough3X will explain how to implement sales and marketing strategies to attract more clients, stand out from other competitors, and more from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Building C adjacent to the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C-102. Registration is required. For information, call 623-932-3025.

Wednesday

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.

Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 Meeting

The Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. United States Representative Debbie Lesko is scheduled to visit with members. Dinner will be provided. For information, call 480438-7582.

Song-Ercise for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Baby Time

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

Festival Sage Rec Center Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

AA Meeting

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

Girl Power Hour

Come to the Dr. Saide Recreation Center at 1003 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye at 5 p.m. to express yourself with creativity and hang out with other girls. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 12:45 to 5 p.m. at the Avondale Public Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800733-2767.

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Goodyear seeks artists Mavericks travel to Prescott for new streets project to visit Camp Rainbow By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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To enhance a utilitarian object used to control traffic, the city of Goodyear is asking artists to submit their interest in creating aesthetically pleasing designs that will be used to wrap them. “The arts are such an important part of our community,” said Mayor Georgia Lord. “Anything we can do to beautify our city through art is a win for all of our residents and businesses.” In March, Arts Coordinator One of the trafﬁc boxes selected as part of the Guylene Ozlanski presented a vari- pilot art project, near Litchﬁeld Road and Auto Drive. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) ety of options to the Goodyear City Council, who approved $12,600 for comprised of residents, commissionthe pilot project. As a result, five stain- ers and art professionals will choose less steel traffic cabinets located along which applicants will participate in the Litchfield Road (at Avalon and Auto project. Those artists will work with drives, and Western Avenue) and In- the surrounding community to develop dian School Road (at 141st and 144th conceptual designs, which then will be avenues) were selected as sites. Three submitted to the commission for its ficabinets will be hand painted and two nal decisions. vinyl wrapped with the designs chosen Interested artists must submit the reby the Arts & Culture Commission at quired information by 3 p.m. August 15. its September 18 meeting. For more information, visit goodyearaz. Prior to then, a selection committee gov/arts or call 623-882-7530.

The West Valley Mavericks are taking on a larger role this year actively engaging and working directly with their beneficiaries. On July 31, members of the West Valley men’s philanthropy organization traveled to Camp Friendly Pines in Prescott to host a movie night at Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Camp Rainbow. The Mavericks participated in activities during the day such as canoeing, fishing and archery, and provided pizza for the entire camp. When the sun went down, the group had popcorn and watched Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. “Phoenix Children’s Hospital has been one of our biggest beneficiaries over the years,” said Wade Accomazzo, president/“marshal” of West Valley Mavericks. “In fact, it was one of our first for the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. It’s great to see how our hard work directly impacts children of

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Raceway, Modern Margarita partner for revamped track By Connor Dziawura

Modern Margarita’s new drink, the 2 Time ManGOrita, isn’t just a reference to racecar driver Michael Waltrip’s two victories at the famed Daytona 500. It goes deeper than that. “You can’t just have one, you got to have two,” Waltrip said, sparking laughter during a recent press conference at CityNorth’s Modern Margarita. “So, you buy one and then you buy another one.” The slick, margarita- and taco-based restaurant was unveiled to be official margarita and taco of ISM Raceway, with the Modern Margarita & Tequila Bar set to open with the track’s infield just in time for November’s Can-Am 500 weekend. “I think it’s a really good fit between Modern Margarita and ISM Raceway, especially with the changes the raceway’s making,” said Modern Margarita CEO Glynn Gross. “Our vibe, our atmosphere, our make-and-shake margaritas that we have I think fits in with the new, sexy infield that’s being built,” he continued. “The interaction that the customers and the fans can have with the garages and the glass walls that are there really, really do make the place modern.” The local restaurant’s West Valley bar will be behind Gatorade Victory Lane under the infield leaderboard. The restaurant’s signature tacos will be available at the infield concession stands, with a variety of margaritas crafted at the bar. Among the margaritas NASCAR fans will get to taste in November is the 2 Time ManGOrita The ISM Raceway-Modern Margarita partnership is the latest development in the Avondale track’s continued updates. The racetrack, formerly Phoenix

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31; The Shindig at Goodyear Airport on April 1; and The Maverick Golf Tournament at Wigwam Golf Resort on May 3. These events allow them to continue to serve their mission of the four “C’s” in the West Valley — charity, community, culture and commerce. Last year the West Valley Mavericks Foundation donated more than $300,000 to more than 47 different charities exclusively in the West Valley. For more information, visit westvalleymavericksfoundation.org.

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Disabled Avondale athlete looks to establish cycle of victory By Ron Sanzone

Avondale’s David Berling is hoping to continue his gold-medal momentum in paracycling at the Union Cycliste Internationale World Cup in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada, August 15 to August 19. UCI is an international organization that stages competitions throughout the world for paracyclists, disabled cyclists who ride handbikes. In July, Berling competed in three events at a UCI World Cup tournament in Emmen, Netherlands, anchoring a three-man American team to a gold medal finish in the handcycling team relay. A handcycling team relay is as unpredictable as it is frenetic. In a relay, a team is composed of three riders, each of whom is assigned a point value of 1, 2 or 3 based on his/ her level of disability, and thus speed at which they can bike. Each paracyclist rides a lap of about 2 kilometers three separate times. Each team in the competition can chose the rotating order in which its members will ride. “We call it the NASCAR of cycling,” Berling said. Riders can bump into each other or use the draft of the field ahead of them

to their advantage. Because the riders who start the race may have different point levels of disability than competitors on the track at the same time, it is difficult to gauge which team is truly ahead until each member of every team has completed at least his/her first lap. The fastest riders often hit speeds of 23 to 24 miles per hour. “It’s super exciting to watch,” said Berling, who was the three-point (fastest and least disabled) rider on USA1, as the team was named. Berling was relieved when he crossed the finish line in the USA1’s final lap to secure a 32-second victory. However, Berling’s wife of 12 years, Melissa, didn’t breathe so easily. “I was so nervous during the whole race that I almost threw up,” she said. The path that took Bering to the victory podium was anything but predetermined. A now-retired Air Force veteran, he survived a plane crash in 2007, but sustained multiple injuries and needed to have both legs amputated. Following the accident and subsequent surgery and recovery, he started cycling for the first time.

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“Cycling was something I took up because it was good cardiovascular exercise and it was low impact,” he said. Because of his injuries and joint issues, “low impact is super important.” Berling took the unusual step of creating a handcycle. The few companies that make them sell basic versions for around $10,000. A specialized bike can set a paracyclist back about $25,000. Berling is a full-time athlete with a rigorous training regimen. He lifts weights and rides on alternate days. He would spend even more time on the bike if not for tendinitis and a missing right bicep. Berling’s training, as well as his competition, is not limited to other paracyclists. His wife and father hop on their own bikes to help him train. He also rides once or twice monthly with a group of able-bodied cyclists. “I enjoy training with them partly because it pushes you,” he said, citing their ability to accelerate on corners and up hills because of their strong lower body muscles. Able-bodied cyclists who ride with Berling for the first time soon find out that he is no pushover on the course. “It’s sometimes too fun to go out there because they look at you if they don’t know who you are,” Berling said. “Initially they look at you and go, ‘Oh, that’s cute. You’re going to do this on a handcycle, good job for getting out here.’ And then you just burn them.” In 2016, Berling burned more than 800 cyclists at the annual El Tour de Tucson. Out of a field of 878 entrants in the 37-mile event, only a handful of whom were paracyclists, Berling took second place. It remains the best result of the numerous able-bodied races in which he has competed.

Two years later in Emmen, his years of training paid off even more. After finishing seventh and eighth in two individual racing events, Berling had to qualify for USA1 just to have a chance to participate in the relay race. A day or two before a relay event starts, there is a tryout. Berling did not expect to qualify for USA1 because he had to compete against several other riders who typically beat him out. This year, however, he bested them for the first time at a major event. “I probably wasn’t really expected by anybody to be on that relay team,” he said. Once he did qualify for the team, he won gold alongside two familiar riders, Will Groulx and Ryan Pinney. The three of them race together domestically on a paralyzed veterans team and won the national relay championship earlier this year. While Berling was unable to qualify for the world championship in Italy in early August, he was selected by Team USA for the World Cup in BaieComeau. His selection means he does not have to pay his way to the event, as he did in Emmen. Paracyclists need to find sponsors for financial help because, unlike in Europe, there is no reliable financial support in the sport of cycling for either able-bodied or paracyclists. Even with sponsorships, the athletes often need to pay out of pocket to train and compete. In Baie-Comeau, Berling will compete in individual races and then try to qualify again for the relay event. Perhaps he will not be expected to both qualify and win gold in the relay. But his competitors may soon learn that he has developed a knack for surpassing expectations and fellow cyclists.

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Pendergast recycles bus to create escape room By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Pendergast Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux is known for her innovative ways. So, when she was faced with a retired school bus, her wheels spun and she created the Pendergast Puzzle Escape Room for students in third to eighth grades and adults. It debuted at the Pendergast staff kick-off on July 26 at Palm Valley Church. The escape room tells the story of schoolchildren from the early 1900s who would rather be at a swimming hole or fishing. However, the teacher is strict. When she takes her morning break, the kids figure it’s time to sneak out, even though there’s a bell on the door. The

students have to find another way out before she returns in 45 minutes. “I approached one of our partners, GCON, about the idea and they signed on to design and build it,” DeBlieux said. “Students will use our curriculum including critical thinking skills, language arts, math and more to make learning come alive. Thankfully, along with my team, we were able to try it out and escape the bus.” GCON’s director of public work, Tiffany Fisher, said the Pendergast Puzzle Escape Room Bus was an amazing project. “It is exciting to see an idea of Dr. DeBlieux’s come to fruition with the help of our in-house designer and our con-

struction team,” Fisher said. “Knowing that we helped create something fun, exciting and educational for the kids makes it all worth it. We hope it will be challenging for all from third to eighth grade and for the community at large. The participants will experience teamwork at its best, along The Pendergast Puzzle Escape Room Bus is available to with problem solving and time rent. (Photo courtesy Pendergast Elementary School District) management. The best part is derful learning activity.” the puzzle can be changed out to a new For more information about the Penpuzzle with very little time and expense. dergast Puzzle Escape Room Bus, inGCON couldn’t be more excited to be cluding how to rent it, visit pesd92.org sponsoring such a fun project for the or contact Amy Christopher at 623-772students and the community as a won- 2294 or achristopher@pesd92.org.

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The Avondale School District provides reduced or free breakfast and lunch to children that qualify under the National School Lunch Program, USDA School Foods Program and School

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Tres Rios hoping to launch children’s golf lessons By Ron Sanzone

West Valley parents seeking a local, affordable way to teach their children to play golf will soon have a new choice. Tres Rios Golf Course in Goodyear plans to start a junior golf program this fall, possibly as soon as October 1. Junior golf programs enable youths ages 5 to 15 to learn the game and then hone their skills under the guidance of professional instructors known as club pros or golf pros. The Tres Rios program will be the fruit of the combined labors of Lori Atsedes and Marvin Burns. Atsedes is a retired LPGA tour player who works as an instructor at Tres Rios and serves as its general manager. Burns recently retired to the area and wants to bring his nearly half a century of experience as a club pro to Tres Rios. Initially, Atsedes and Burns hoped that Maricopa County, which owns Tres Rios, or the city of Goodyear, where it is located, would fund a junior program at the course. Atsedes said the county turned down the funding request but agreed to offer additional land if the program grows enough to need it. According to an email from Goodyear city officials, funds were not available to pay for the program.

“Tres Rios was always a tough sell,” Atsedes said. Unlike some other local courses such as Palm Valley Golf Club, also located in Goodyear, it is not surrounded by neighborhoods. Still, Atsedes and Burns believe the need for a junior program at Tres Rios is manifest. “What we’re trying to do at Tres Rios is set up an affordable junior program to introduce working families’ kids to the game of golf,” Burns said. A nonprofit Phoenix program called First Tee partners with various Valley golf courses to make instruction available to youths. The program, which formerly partnered with Palm Valley but now aligns with The Wigwam Golf Resort, is raising its rates for 2019 to $115 per child. “The First Tee program does a fine job, but a lot of families can’t afford it,” Burns said. He and Atsedes haven’t set pricing for their program, but they expect it to cost half as much as First Tee. Discounts will be offered to families who enroll more than one child. The Tres Rios staff is passionate about establishing a junior golf program because it believes the benefits

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free meals. Schools applicable for free or reduced meals: • Avondale Middle School, 1406 N. Central Avenue, Avondale • Centerra Mirage STEM Academy, 15151 W. Centerra Drive South, Goodyear • Copper Trails School, 16875 W. Canyon Trails Boulevard, Goodyear • Desert Star School, 2131 S. 157th Avenue, Goodyear • Desert Thunder School, 16750 W. Garfield Drive, Goodyear • Eliseo C. Felix School, 540 E. La Pasada Boulevard, Goodyear • Lattie Coor School, 1406 N. Central Avenue, Avondale • Michael Anderson School, 45 S. Third Avenue, Avondale • Wildflower School, 325 S. Wildflower Drive, Goodyear The National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs are also offered through the Avondale Elementary School District at St. John Vianney Catholic School, 539 E. La Pasada, Goodyear, where breakfast is $1 and lunch is $2.50.

also be used to determine eligibility. Children may also qualify for free meals if the household or child meets the categorical requirements for: • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) • Homeless, migrant or runaway as defined by law • Enrolled in an eligible Head Start, Even Start or pre-kindergarten class as defined by law • Foster children that are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court regardless of the income of the household with whom they reside Contact the schools if children are eligible under one of these programs or submit an income application for other children. Households and children receiving benefits under assistance programs should also notify the school to receive

for children go far beyond better putting and lower handicaps, Burns said. “Golf helps kids become independent in a way because they learn responsibility,” Burns said. “And they also interact with other children. It’s a good program to build character in young people.” Golf lessons can also assist youngsters who later in life work as professionals. “Golf can help with business and help to find clients,” Atsedes pointed out. The program at Tres Rios will start small, with Atsedes and Burns serving as the instructors. As word spreads and the program grows, more instructors can be added to meet demand. Marvin Burns and Lori Atsedes plan to start a junior golf at Tres Rios Golf Course in Goodyear this fall. Eventually, Tres Rios hopes program (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy) its program can partner with tively seeking equipment, sponsors First Tee, as well as become a member of the nonprofit Junior Golf and donations. To sponsor or donate to the program, Association of Arizona. call Tres Rios at 623-932-3714 or MarBefore the Tres Rios program can grow, it must launch. Tres Rios is ac- vin Burns at 765-977-7204.

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Elsie Lea Vassur Summers

Elsie Lea Vassur Summers, age 92 of Avondale, died July 30, 2018 in Phoenix. She was born January 31, 1926 in Poteale, OK to Lonnie and Ocie Vassaur. Elsie loved raising children. She raised her siblings when their mother died in childbirth. In 1941 she married Hulen Wayne “Pete” Summers in Tempe. Together they raised four children. Elsie worked as a cook for Avondale Elementary School and Agua Fria High School. Her loving care extended to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Elsie is survived by her daughter, Margie Summers; son, Kenneth Summers; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Summers; son, Robert Summers; and daughter, Mary Summers. A visitation was held August 7, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial will be at 10:00am, Wednesday August 8, 2018 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Paul Enriquez, 52, from Buckeye passed on August 1st, 2018. He is survived by his wife and three children. Private services will be held on Monday August 6th, 2018

Eleanor Clara Swenson Grandy Eleanor Swenson Grandy of Buckeye, joined the angels July 29, 2018 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She lived a rich and joyful life, treasuring every moment spent with her family and dear friends. Eleanor was born September 27, 1922 in Phoenix, AZ to parents Carl and Margit Swenson. Third eldest of of seven siblings, who lost their mother at the age of 35, the young Swenson's formed a unwavering family bond supporting each other throughout their lives. On September 14, 1941 she married her sweetheart Leslie Grandy. They celebrated 71 years of marriage before Les's passing in 2013. She served proudly as the office administrator for the Buckeye Irrigation District until her retirement 1988 and was held in high esteem by her colleagues. Eleanor adored her family; her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her absolute pride and joy. She was a celebrated member of Grace Fellowship, she loved her church family and was active in several church groups. Her chocolate chip cookies have gained fame and notoriety throughout the Buckeye Valley! Leaving a grand legacy she is survived by her two precious sisters, Rose Brown of Goodyear and June McNeil of San Diego; children, Kathleen Grandy Towner, Stephen & Beth Grandy and Tim & Kim Grandy, grandchildren Kevin & Holly johnson, Brooke Towner, Damon & Tiffany Grandy, Jared & Tara Grandy, Marshall & Missy Grandy, Will & Danielle Grandy, Morgan Grandy and Koal Grandy; great granchildren Vincent, Vivian, Lukas, Carson, Bently, Nathaniel and Caroline; as well has her much beloved nieces, nephews and extended family. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday August 11, 2018, 11:00am at Grace Fellowship , 1300 N Miller Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326. Memorials or donations may be made to Grace Fellowship Academy.

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Vickie B. Hamilton Vickie B. Hamilton, 66, of Goodyear, died July 21, 2018 at home after a 3 year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born on September 7, 1951 to May and Victor Beard in Baltimore Maryland. Vickie graduated from Severna Park High School in 1969. She then attended the University of Maryland, graduating with a BA in English and Journalism. She went on to graduate from the University of Maryland with a Masters in Journalism and Public Relations in 1974. Her education led her to The Annapolis Capital as a newspaper reporter. In 1976, she worked for the Anne Arundel County Police Department in the 911 Operations Center. She was among the first civilian supervisors promoted replacing Police Sergeants in first line supervision, and later was among the first civilian supervisors to be promoted to 911 Shift Administrators replacing Police Lieutenants in a command position at the 911 center during shift. In 1990 she went to Anne Arundel County Animal Control as Assistant Administrator and managed budget preparation, customer service, and public relations. In 1998 she went to Anne Arundel County, MD Department of Public Works in the Office of Land Use which included Planning and Zoning and Inspections and Permits. In this position she oversaw all customer service programs and public relations within DPW. She worked with the Bureaus of Utility Operations, Highways, and Engineering, and she consulted with the Office of Finance Management regarding utility billing issues. She worked with management and elected officials on policies, reviewing and deciding on exceptional customer service issues, public outreach and education programs, quarterly newsletters in utility bills, other publications, press relations and public meetings. In April 2007 she retired after 32 years employed by Anne Arundel County Maryland. She and her husband Don then moved to their retirement home at Pebble Creek in Goodyear. In retirement she received an appointment to our City of Goodyear Planning and Zoning Commission, and was a graduate from the Goodyear/Litchfield Park Citizens Academy. She was one of the founding members of the City of Goodyear Friends of the Library, and was a past volunteer of the Litchfield Park Branch Maricopa County Library. She also worked within our community of Pebble Creek in various capacities. She was Communications Coordinator for our Pebble Creek HOA, past editor of The Pipeline newsletter, an active member of Life Long Learning, and a member/volunteer of various other Pebble Creek community groups. She received The Kare Bears Founders Service Award in 2012 and the Pebble Creek Homeowners Association, Volunteer of The Year award in 2014. She is survived by her husband Don of 33 years; sister, Cheryl Young (Steve); niece, Elizabeth Young Giest (Mark); grandniece Jordan Geist; grandnephew, Robby Geist; nephew, Daniel Young; sister-in-law, Judy Hamilton (Jack deceased); nephew, Doug Hamilton (Susan); grandniece, Sara Hamilton; and grandnephew Brendan Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Vickie’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 9435 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria AZ. 85345.

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OBITUARIES June Harger

Roberta Helmer Stalberg

O. June (Burnell) Harger, Litchfield Park, June had lived in Litchfield Park, since 1968. She was a successful Realtor and owner of Litchfield Park Realty. She was severely injured in 1986 in an airplane crash. She was born in Emporia, KS November 8, 1933 the daughter of M.O. (Pat) Burnell & Beulah M. Burnell. She married John A. Harger in June 1953 in Strong City, KS. She is survived by her husband and life partner, John A. Harger; two sons, Scott K. Harger of Flagstaff and Andrew T. Harger of Goodyear; and two sisters: Chlorita Smith and Carol Ann Renfro both of Emporia, KS; and brother O.C. "Bucky" Burnell of Chandler. June and her spouse resided in 7 states before arriving in Arizona in 1968. There she began a successful career. She was an exceptional "people person" that all of her friends and acquaintances loved her. She will be missed by all. June will be buried in Oberlin, KS.

Mrs. Roberta Helmer (Roberta Kaye Helmer) Stalberg, Ph.D., of Fairborn, Ohio, born on July 19, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, to Elizabeth Sweezey and Paul Helmer passed away at age 67 on May 21, 2018 in Buckeye. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1977, The University of Pennsylvania in 1972, The Ferry Hall School in 1968 and The Marti School in 1964. She was an author, pen name: Christina Skye. Roberta was the loving wife of Christopher Stalberg. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sidney Helmer and sister, Georgia Helmer. Roberta is survived by her son, Christian Bernard MacDonald; his wife Mary; brother, Wayne Helmer; sister, Luana Helmer; and nephews, Mac, Mark, and David McMeans, she also leaves behind her adored cats Yuki and Little. Roberta enjoyed reading, writing, lecturing, knitting and traveling with her friend Debbie. Friends and family are welcome to attend the gravesite service, officiated by Pastor Aaron Chivington, on Saturday August 25, 2018 from 11:30am -12:30pm at Byron Cemetery, 3256 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio.

Manuela "Mela" Martinez

Manuela “Mela” Martinez, 77, from Tolleson, was called to be with the Lord on July 17, 2018. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Saltillo Coahuila, Mexico; daughter of Mariano Alvarado Martinez and Teresa Garcia Martinez. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Mela was devoted to her family as the eldest of 12 siblings. She also lovingly cared for all her nieces/nephews and grandnieces/grandnephews. She leaves us a legacy of being humble, selfless and a servant of the Lord. Mela enjoyed gardening, dancing, classic movies and her passion was cooking. She is famously known for her delicious tortillas and salsa. Mela immigrated to the US in 1956 where she worked as a migrant farm worker, and in 1998 she proudly became a US citizen. Later learning many trades, she found a job she loved for 19 years as a cafeteria worker at Tolleson Union High School, where she was loved and respected by all her coworkers. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Julio Martinez. She is survived by her siblings, Reyes, Simon, Mariano Jr., Jose Angel, Maria, Teresa, Refugia (Cuca), Rosemary, Kathy, Yolanda; and many extended family members. Mela has touched the lives of many in a very special way. Her smile and sparkling eyes are engraved in our hearts forever. She will be deeply missed. A rosary service and viewing was held at, July 26, 2018, at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held Friday, July 27, 2018, at the Santa Ana Catholic Church, Tremonton, UT. Interment will be in the Elwood Cemetery.

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Mary Louise Bissonette Mary Bissonette, age 85 of Goodyear, died on May 6, 2018. She was born to Charles and Leona McDowell on April 21, 1933. Mary is survived by her husband, Everett; daughter, Paula; and granddaughter, Zoey. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles McDowell. Mary raised her family in Clinton Township, Michigan while enjoying her retirement years in Nokomis, FL. She was a teacher and librarian. Mary enjoyed reading books, traveling the world, volunteering her time, and spending time with family and friends. A burial service was held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Estrella Estates, Goodyear. In leu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to the American Diabetes Association. Mary will be deeply missed but her kindness, generosity, positive attitude, and caring spirit has left a lasting impression.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: September 19, 2018 Time to be Determined Project: 197th & Exeter 2B (East District) – Landscape DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Landscape Installation along 197th Ave and Exeter in East District Phase 2B which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “197th & Exeter 2B (East District) – Landscape Request for Bid Package” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB White Tank Development Office located at 4236 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85395 – Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, time to be outlined in the bid documents. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference 197th & Exeter 2B (East District) – Landscape. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: Thursday, September 6, 2018 Time to be determined Project: Highlands Park Drive and Regent Street – Landscape DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Landscape Installation along Highlands Park Drive and Regent Street in Highlands District Phase 1 which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Contact Terri Kading tkading@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. Please reference “Highlands Park Drive and Regent Street – Landscape Request for Bid Package” in your Email subject line. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB White Tank Development Office located at 4236 N. Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85395 – Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326, on Thursday, September 6, 2018, time will be listed in the bid documents. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Terri Kading at tkading@dmbinc.com – reference Highlands Park Drive and Regent Street –Landscape. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300

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Plumbing DOOR/ GARAGE CONCRETE /Complimentary Repair MASONRY Inspection with Any SERVICES

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Martin’s AC/Heating

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Broken Springs Replaced

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623-512-6194 ROC# 299652

KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

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HANDYMAN

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CJ 480-800-9265 Benjamin 602-872-8386

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Ben - 623-764-1364 Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

SOL

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vistadelsollandscape@q.com

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Saunders Painting

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

Interior & Exterior

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623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

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LANDSCAPING

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602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services

Serving the West Valley Since 1990

References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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

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Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

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Mobile

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— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections

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Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

Lic. / Est. 1981

PEST CONTROL

ERIC SAUNDERS

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L&M

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623-266-9798 602-826-3969

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602-422-3648 602-422-3648

Landscape

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Uriel 623-297-0114

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •

DEL

Insured & Bonded ROC#230926

PAINTING

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Not a licensed contractor

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HANDYMAN

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VISTA

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HANDYMAN

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PAINTING

602-722-7696

PAINTING

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

• Tree Trimming

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Not a licensed contractor

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

LANDSCAPING

MEDICAL SERVICES

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Formerly Flatiron Landscaping & Design

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stonecreek-az.com

D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275

“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West! • In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West

623.547.7521

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

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480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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& SERVICE DIRECTORY MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

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623-386-0710

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PLUMBING

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602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!

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

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

ROOFING

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

Estrella Custom Designs

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623-935-9221

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ROOFING

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

New Roofs & Reroofs

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

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

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623-293-2648

ROOFING

AZ’s Almeida Best Roofing Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial

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Monsoon Specials Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured

623-522-9322 ROC#286561

All Types of Roofing

www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

623-535-8000

Same Day Service

All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes

35.00 CHECK-UP

Phoenix Metro Area

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

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

STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

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Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

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DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

623-444-0056 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

602-635-0011

872-3047

PLUMBING

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623-688-5243

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24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

POOL SERVICES

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

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

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PLUMBING

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6500

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

623-299-7111

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