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Special needs preschool scouting West Valley MAXIMO AGUILAR LAWLOR West Valley View Staff Writer
A new West Valley company is hoping to bring preschools that cater to children with special needs to the region. And Goodyear, Avondale and Litchfield Park are in its founder’s sights. Launched by CEO Idenna Russell in June, preschool company Pave the Way: Center for Exceptional Learners plans to have its first location built and operational by April 2020. And while Russell’s goal is to eventually bring the brand — for children ages 2 to 5 — to a nationwide level, she is proud to start in Arizona. “At this time we’re looking for the first location to be in the West Valley, of course,” Russell said. “It’s taken some time to find outdoor areas to play, but we’re looking at either Goodyear, Litchfield (Park) or Avondale.” In her 23 years spent with children and education, Russell has learned about special needs children’s struggles with transitioning to grade school. She has taught students from as young as kindergarten to as old as post-secondary school. She already has bachelor’s and master’s degrees, but is looking to complete a second master’s degree in special education this December. “I have learned in my educational jour-
Idenna Russell, middle, is the CEO of new preschool company Pave the Way: Center for Exceptional Learners. She is scouting Goodyear, Avondale and Litchfield Park as potential sites for the first one, which she is looking to open by April 2020. Russell is pictured with her family. (Photo courtesy Idenna Russell)
ney that when our (children) aren’t as successful as they would like to be on dayto-day tasks — and we’re talking anything from taking a fork from the table and putting it into the sink, putting their clothes on or being able to put things in order — it makes it very difficult to transition into
a general education classroom,” Russell said. The mother of four’s inspiration to start Pave the Way came from past experiences with her youngest daughter.
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Goodyear man says Fry’s poultry product sent him to ER BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
When Goodyear resident Larry Chaney, 37, was grocery shopping at his local Fry’s Food Store, 16380 W. Yuma Road, he came across a sale in the meat department that was too good to pass up and decided
to stock up on frozen chicken. But Chaney claims one of the poultry products he purchased between August 6 and August 7, several days before Fry’s issued a recall of unrelated service deli products, made him ill. Two days after eating Foster Farms Fresh and Natural Chicken
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Buckeye native trains to be a U.S. Navy warfighter BY JERRY JIMENEZ
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Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Naval Education and Training command, instructors at advanced technical schools teach sailors to be highly skilled, operational and combat-ready warfighters, while providing the tools and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Seaman Recruit Isaac Covarrubias, a native of Buckeye, is a student at NETC, learning the nec- Seaman Recruit Isaac Covarrubias is a native of (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication essary skills needed to be an opera- Buckeye. Specialist First Class Jesse Hawthorne) tions specialist. An operations specialist is responsi- schools after “boot camp.” They are ble for gathering information on sur- taught the basic technical knowledge face, sub-surface and air contacts on- and skills required to be successful in board Navy warships. Warfighter...continued on page 6 Students attend advanced technical
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Fry’s...continued from page 1 that I felt. It’s not like you could curl up into a ball and feel better. No. You just keep throwing up — like violent throwing up,” Chaney said. “My joints were hurting. I was walking like an old person. I was a complete mess.” Chaney, who went to the emergency room twice in less than a week, said none of the diagnostic tests performed on him, including blood, urinalysis and fecal, indicated a bacterial infection. “They couldn’t figure out what it was at first. They said when they can’t see the bacterial that means that something that you ate had a virus. There was a viral, an infection inside whatever you ate,” he said. The Goodyear Fry’s location where Chaney speculates he bought tainted meat is the same one that issued a recall on service deli over-the-counter sliced products on August 10 “due to possible contamination with human blood-borne pathogens.” While Foster Farms Fresh and Natural Chicken Breast Fillets were not among the items recalled by Fry’s, Chaney nonetheless believes they were indeed the source of his illness. “I don’t know what they’re limiting it to. I don’t care what they say. This is
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“My newest-born had seizures at 2 weeks old, and as a parent who had fairly healthy children, this experience was very new to us. I remember her being flown from the East Coast to John Hopkins hospital — with her little 2-week self — and them saying there was a possibility that she may have some challenges develop mentally because she had lost oxygen from the seizures,” said Russell, whose children are now ages 3 to 14. This left Russell and her husband with many questions. “Both me and husband thought, ‘What is going to happen? Who is going to watch her? What if this is more severe than we think? How will we take care of her?’” she said. But it wasn’t just her youngest daughter who had given Russell inspiration. Many families face these same concerns when raising children with mental disabilities. “I started doing some research, having a nephew who’s only 8 years old, and he had service providers but he did not have a preschool setting that could solely take care of his age group,” Russell said. “I also have a cousin whose parents pulled him out of the preschool environment and brought him home because they could afford to do that. But 90% of the population cannot afford a private institution.” According to Russell, the first challenge toddlers with mental delays have to overcome is potty training, and parents who have children with mental delays often find themselves in tough situations when it comes to finding resources to take care of their child — something Russell had to find out herself. “I started to call various preschools and I would say, ‘Hey, I have a child who is 3 years old who’s not potty trained and who is not talking,’” Russell said. “But the first (strike) out for the general population preschools is that a child, by the age of 3, needs to be potty trained. Therefore, a number of (children) are home with an individual who really can’t provide the services they need: speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, dance therapy. None of these things are actually coming into the home.” Most children with special needs are treated with these special services. But many families have to look to outside companies. Russell hopes to change that with Pave the Way. “Pave the Way is offering those services, incorporated within the school day for the preschool setting,” Russell said. “Therefore, the children are being more exposed to the service providers, increasing their chances for more success when they get into kindergarten.” With Russell also being a dance instructor, she hopes to incorporate fine arts into the preschool curriculum. “I really believe that children — especially young children — should have the performing arts integrated in a hands-on environment,” Russell said. In terms of cost, Pave the Way will be structured like the standard preschool, with prices ranging from $150 to $300 dollars a week. However, Russell wants to make future preschools accessible to
all families, regardless of background. She is currently making efforts to do exactly that. “We will be applying to the state so that parents who are also receiving services can get funding through the Department of Human Services,” Russell said. “That is really important — to become registered with our state — because those that are in under-privileged areas will also have access.” Russell is excited for the future of preschool education for toddlers who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities. “We want to give every child an opportunity to be successful when they transition into kindergarten,” Russell said. “We want to partner with our public school teachers and families and say, ‘Hey, we’re here. We’re not in competition, but we are here so that the children who are coming to your district have a leg up on how to manage in the classroom.’” Russell continued, “‘Here is a safe place with people who know the type of people are coming in, and they are prepared to have a class full of 3-yearolds who have mild to moderate spe-
cial needs.’” With a little over half a year until Pave the Way’s anticipated opening, the preschool’s team will in the meantime host numerous fundraisers. Through these fundraisers, set over the remainder of 2019, Russell hopes to increase materials for future preschool locations. “Our fundraising is going to go towards classroom materials, hands-on materials and services,” Russell said. “Services are super important for our schools because we want to incorporate that in the everyday life of the child — which doesn’t happen. Our goal is to increase exposure of services to these children who may only get an hour a week, whether it’s in speech therapy or occupational therapy.” The first fundraiser is set from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1463 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For those interested in sponsoring classroom materials or a service provider, Russell plans to post forms online. For more information or to sponsor Pave the Way’s efforts, visit pavethewaycenter.com.
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BPD brings a new educational program to the community BY OCTAVIO SERRANO
West Valley View Staff Writer
It all started with officials from the Buckeye Police Department sitting down together, looking for different topics they believed would be relevant to the community’s needs. From those sit-down meetings was born a program, through which the department hopes to educate parents about what’s going on in teenagers’ lives. Called the Guardian Academy, the program is geared toward anyone who has care of a child and provides them with insightful knowledge and guidance on current teenage trends and challenges. It takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday night from September 10 to October 1. Sgt. Jason Weeks, a school resource officer, said, “It’s all about education. We need to start educating the parents more on what’s going on out there.” Weeks said he’s worked with parents who don’t understand how their child became problematic. “There’s a need for a program like this in Buckeye. Being the school re-
source supervisor, I deal with parents all the time who will call me after one of their kids gets in trouble and they don’t understand how they got to that point.” Weeks said. “We’re going to them (parents); we’re talk to going to educate the parents on what issues are plaguing their kids nowadays.” During these sessions, speakers who are experts on different subjects will deliver PowerPoint presentations. “They’re also going to get a list of community resources available to them, too, so that way, after this academy, they start having issues with their juvenile and they can go ahead and have places to go,” Weeks said. The topics of discussion range, so attendees can expect a diverse educational experience. “We’re going to be talking about sui-
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cide prevention and the warning signs. We’re going to be talking about drug trends because there are certain types of drugs the parents don’t understand,” Weeks said. “We’re also going to talk about social media usage and how it can harm not only their child, but it can harm their parent in the process as well.” Other topics will include teen dating and violence, as well as how to cultivate and manage a healthy relationship between parent and teenager. The Buckeye Police Department is only the second department to have implemented a program like this in the country, with Chandler having been the first. Buckeye Police spokeswoman Donna Rossi said that after BPD saw the program’s success in Chandler, they decided to bring it to their own city. “Chief Larry Hall is a very progressive chief, and he saw this program and said, ‘I want this for our kids.’ We’re just excited that we get to empower our
parents,” Rossi said. “Chandler was the only department in the country doing a program like this and we are only the second, so I think that is pretty unique for a small department like ours.” Weeks said programs like this are important because of the new dynamics modern families have. He recalled that during his childhood, family dinner was almost an everyday activity. But today, with the difficult schedules of two working parents in a household, it can become a challenge to spend time with children and be aware of what is happening in their lives. Weeks also wants the city of Buckeye to know that its police want to play an active role, even in moments that are not emergency-based. “I want them to know that the Buckeye Police Department is a progressive department and we care about our community. We want to do more community involvement,” Weeks said. “We don’t want to be the police department where the only time you see us is when we come to your door for something bad. We want you to come in and talk to us and meet with us and learn something good before something bad happens.” To apply to Guardian Academy, visitbuckeyeaz.gov.
Martinez graduates from basic military training BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Air Force Airman Christopher Martinez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the eight weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Christopher is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vicente Martinez of Goodyear. In 2019, the airman graduated from Agua Fria High School.
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their new careers. Covarrubias, a 2018 graduate of Verrado High School, credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in Buckeye. “Back home, how you carried yourself was of great importance and it helped me mold myself into someone with drive and potential,” Covarrubias said. “These lessons help me strive for greater things every day in the Navy.” NETC educates and trains those who serve, providing the tools and opportunities which enable life-long learning, professional and personal growth and development, ensuring fleet readiness and mission accomplishment. NETC is made up of six commands that provide a continuum of professional education and training in support of Surface Navy requirements that prepare enlisted sailors and officers to serve at sea, providing apprentice and specialized skills training to 7,500 sailors a year. A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water; 80% of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90% of all
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global trade by volume travels by sea. Covarrubias plays an important role in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of National Defense Strategy. “Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer said. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.” Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Covarrubias, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Covarrubias is honored to carry on the family tradition. “I have an uncle who briefly served in the Marines,” Covarrubias said. “I hope to honor my family and hope my relatives in the future would serve as well.” As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Covarrubias and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy means being a part of something greater than myself,” Covarrubias said. “It’s working in unison with my shipmates to keep each other and our country safe.”
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TUHSD welcomes new director of grants and federal programs BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
The Tolleson Union High School District (TUHSD) recently welcomed Dr. Rosalva Lagunas as its new director of grants and federal programs — a role she said she took on to serve the district and support its students and teachers. Lagunas, who replaced Hilda Ortega-Rosales on May 29, manages the district’s federally-funded grants and programs used to improve student success, enhance teacher quality and increase equity and access to educational resources. “I oversee the grants, such as Title I, Title II, Title IV and make sure that that we are in compliance with the requirements the ADE (Arizona Department of Education) has. I make sure that we submit our grants on time and we allocate those funds to our schools for our students,” Lagunas said. Lagunas, who was a teacher at Mesa Public Schools for more than 15 years, eventually sought opportunities outside of the classroom and joined the ADE as a Title I and Title II specialist. “Title I provides funds to schools to serve low-income students. The goal is to help all students receive fair, equitable education to close the gap. Title II is mainly that support for teachers, staff, administrators to get vetted, like professional development training, so they are better prepared to teach our students,” Laguna explained. “I (oversaw) that for a year at ADE.” And after learning about TUHSD’s director of grants and federal programs opening, Lagunas pursued the position. “I had heard so many great things about Tolleson Union High School
Dr. Rosalva Lagunas is the Tolleson Union High School District’s new director of grants and federal programs. (Photo courtesy Joseph Ortiz)
District. I had the opportunity to visit Tolleson about two years ago, and I loved the community. I knew that this was a place that I wanted to work for,” Lagunas said. Discovering new opportunities and securing more grants — like the Title IV, which promotes well-rounded education, safe and healthy students and effective use of technology — is Lagunas’ priority. “My goal is to get those grants for our students because in reality this is what we do; we do it for our students. Getting that additional support that perhaps our local state and local taxes can’t help with,” Lagunas said. “We want our students to succeed and we need the funds to help them and help our teachers.” Lagunas earned her doctorate degree from Arizona State University in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on language and literacy. Her dissertation topic covered language shift from indigenous languages to the dominant language and its impact on family, school and community.
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Westside Head Start accepting applications BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Catholic Charities Westside Head Start is gearing up for the 2019-20 school year by recruiting passionate, knowledgeable teachers and instructional staff to fill open positions in several locations in the West Valley. Catholic Charities Westside Head Start provides comprehensive early, continuous, year-round childhood education through a holistic approach by working with the whole family. Programs emphasize pre-reading, language, math, cognitive skills; and health, social and emotional competence to prepare disadvantaged children for school and to maximize their potential for a bright future. The program is seeking individuals who have a passion for helping children change their lives for the better. “It’s like a second family here,” said Maria Pataka, Family Support Specialist in Glendale. “I love working here and look forward to every day.” Full-day (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and half-
day (8 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 to 4 p.m.) classes are available in Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria and Tolleson. Applicants can apply online at catholiccharitiesaz.org. Benefits for eligible employees include health and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, pension retirement plan, 403(b) retirement plan, ongoing professional training and more. Students and families eligible to enroll in Westside Head Start include expectant mothers, children ages 0-5, and children with special needs, foster children and homeless children. Enrollment, other than for families with a member who has attended Westside Head Start or expectant mothers, can be done online at catholiccharities. org/all-locations/youth-development. Expectant mothers and families with members who have attended the program should call 623-436-9868.
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Suspect arrested in string of robberies BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of robberies that occurred across the Valley between April and July. Dorian Cabrera, 42, of Goodyear was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and first-degree burglary for the July 21 robbery of a Family Dollar in Avondale. Other robberies — an O’Reilly Auto Parts in Goodyear (April 14), an AutoZone in Goodyear (May 13), two O’Reilly Auto Parts locations in Mesa (May 20), an O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Phoenix (June 2), an AutoZone in Surprise (June 17) and Justice Clothing in Avondale (July 14) — are still under investigation. According to Goodyear police, officers were called to a local O’Reilly’s Auto Parts — the first in the string of robberies — after it was reported an armed robber pointed a handgun at multiple employees, forced them to the back of the store and used zip ties to
detain them. The suspect stole from the victims and the store, police said. Police described the rest of the robberies over subsequent months in a similar fashion, adding that the suspect took victims’ identifications and threatened them with their identities and where they live. Police said the suspect also directed the victims to lie to police by describing him as African American. The eight armed robberies have been a top priority for Valley police, with the Goodyear Police Department receiving support from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the El Mirage Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Police ultimately identified Cabrera as a past employee of the Goodyear O’Reilly’s where he allegedly kicked off the string of robberies. Police believe his alleged motive to be financial hardship. Cabrera was booked into the Fourth Avenue Jail.
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Belen Soto Elementary School, the 16th school in the Litchfield Elementary School District, opened its doors to 928 students this month. The two-story building in the Goodyear community of Sedella is home to the Storm, whose school colors are green, black and gray. The students range from preschoolers through eighth graders. In addition to creative flexible seating in the media center and a makerspace, Belen Soto Elementary School has a large community garden and an orchard with fig, fruit and citrus trees. The building was designed by Orcutt Winslow and was built by Chasse Building Team. “We are grateful to our community for supporting quality education in our growing community,” Superintendent Jodi Gunning said. The neighborhood school is named after the first college graduate of Mexican-American descent from the Southwest Valley. Belen Soto Moreno is a retired educator who graduated as the valedictorian from Litchfield High School in 1954. She and her large family have been active in the creation of
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her namesake school that is built on the same land where she grew up as the daughter of a farm worker. Principal Courtney Frazier honored her with a tribute to her late husband, Rudy Moreno, that hangs by the water fountain in the new school’s media center. Belen met Rudy by the water
fountain when they were first graders at Litchfield Elementary School. Rudy passed away during the construction phase of his wife’s namesake. They would have been married 60 years in June. “This is a humbling experience for which I am very grateful. It’s been such
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Avondale Fire & Medical Department will offer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automatic external defibrillator (AED) courses on several upcoming Saturdays this fall. Each three-hour class, from 9 a.m. to noon, will be offered on the following dates: August 24, November 16 and December 21. All classes will be held Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale. The course fee is $25 for Avondale residents; $30 for non-
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Repeal the Second Amendment Editor:
Following each mass shooting there are outrage, prayers and calls for change. The shooting in El Paso is no different. The proposals such as improved background checks and red flag laws are tiny steps to solve a huge problem. We need to go to the core problem: The Second Amendment. The U.S. Constitution was ratified on September 17, 1787. Article 5 allows for amendments, and the first 10, The Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 1791. Since then, there have been 17 amendments to the Constitution. The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment. That was prohibition and proof that a failed amendment can be repealed. The Second Amendment is short. “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The Second Amendment made sense in 1791. Rifles were single-shot flintlocks, not high-capacity killing machines. The Second Amendment has been hijacked and makes no sense in 2019. What “well-regulated militia” did the El Paso shooter belong to? We need to repeal the Second Amendment! Leonard Kirschner Litchfield Park
Civilian access to military assault weapons Editor:
Once again, we have to play the “wait and see” game to see if the overpaid elected officials will continue to obstruct Congress or do the job we put them in office to do. Instead, it’s much easier for some, especially Democrats who are running
for president, to blame Trump for the mass killings that don’t stop. As of this writing, President Trump and the First Lady flew to Dayton and El Paso to pay their respect to those who were killed and wounded. Face the facts! He would be condemned if he went or if he stayed in D.C. He chose to go! This is not a race issue, but some who don’t use their brain for what God gave it to them are hellbent on making it a race issue. Ever since somebody who lost complete use of his/her brain allowed civilians access to military assault weapons, we have had to deal with mass killings! This never happened until these lunatics got hold of AR-15s, AK-47s, Uzis and bump stocks to convert other weapons into rapid-fire killing machines. These mass murderers come in all colors, so put away your race cards and shuffle the deck. Until every one of our elected officials stops civilians from purchasing military weapons and they either buy back or confiscate such weapons, the carnage will not go away, but it will get much worse. We’ll all be shopping online for food and everything else and houses of worship will close. I guarantee you within five years civilians will be allowed to purchase more military weapons, from bazookas to tanks to F-16 fighter planes fully loaded with bombs and missiles. And, they will be available either at Walmart or Amazon. They already have rocket launchers. This insanity doesn’t happen in other countries. I have friends in Europe who tell me that all of Europe considers all of the United States as “the Wild West,” and they can’t believe that we are actually allowed to own even a handgun, because they can’t. The Second Amendment was written 243 years ago, when the right to own a gun was guaranteed in order for people to hunt for food. It took almost five minutes to put a bullet and gunpowder into those ancient weapons. God help a hunter if he ran across a bear with
no bullet in his rifle. Today’s military assault weapons can kill hundreds of humans in the same time it took to put one bullet into a rifle in 1776. It is way past time to amend the Second Amendment and get military assault weapons off the market for civilians and to stop mass murders. President Trump should have called back all members of Congress to get working on this project. They spent way too much time obstructing and not working for the country that they all took an oath of office to serve. They just take the money and run. Time to vote them all out, except Trump. James Logan Buckeye
Red flag laws
Editor: Dear Sen. Sinema/Gov. Ducey: To preface this, to say the childhood I had was a difficult one would be an understatement. Constant beatings which crossed the threshold of regular spankings were common in my childhood, with my abusive, gun-owning, alcoholic father and his family facilitating many of these beatings. I am writing this letter to you not only as a constituent, but also as a
first-generation Filipino-American immigrant and a former victim looking to have a normal life. In the wake of the recent shootings, I cannot stay silent as these red flag laws are reintroduced. I am against these new red flag laws, as those with trauma-related mental illnesses, such as combat veterans who have served our country alongside traumatized individuals such as me, are open to abuses by these laws. These red flag laws could easily twist an innocuous comment posted to social media into a threat and cause an individual’s personal right to self-protection become forfeit in the eyes of the legal system — or worse. The red flag system currently being proposed relies mainly on hearsay and rumors. This can be easily weaponized by individuals who consider themselves to be “concerned relatives.” Alongside this, the system is already poorly set up and violates the individual’s second, fourth, sixth and 14th amendments by denying an individual not only their firearm rights but their right to a reasonable search and seizure. It also creates an atmosphere where a fair and speedy trial is unable
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to be found, as the trial is already unbalanced and weighs against the individual whose firearms were taken away. This system lacks oversight and does not properly investigate threats, making verification nonexistent. In its current state, this system could easily be used as a state-sponsored harassment campaign, which would allow the state to disarm an individual and in turn leave them open to threats against their life should any arise during these legal proceedings to get their firearms back. According to the FBI, most murders are committed by people the victims know, so giving these very same people the ability to disarm their victims is unwise at best. The same laws being used to push for individuals to be disarmed for being deemed threats can become laws that allow criminals to disarm their targets. In summary, the proposed laws compromise the right of the individual in the name of creating a false sense of security. Given that these laws were being reintroduced on the heels of our recent shootings, it is clear that they
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are intended for preventing further mass shootings. The caveat to this, however, is that it opens gun owners to state-approved reprisals in the name of public safety. Eli Pagunsan Phoenix
Health care
Editor: As someone who has recovered from both diabetes and high blood pressure thanks to prescription medication, I have a firm grasp of what medical innovation can mean for someone’s quality of life. These days, it is hard to turn on the news without hearing about how politicians are going to fix our broken health care system. But the truth of the matter is, for patients who are managing chronic and life-threatening disease, all we care about is not having to fight for our lives and with our insurance company to access our medication at the same time, and to one day be cured of our illness. Washington should focus on policies that can immediately lower cost for patients at the pharmacy counter without jeopardizing medical inno-
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vation. A great example of this type of legislation would be prohibiting insurance providers and their counter parts from benefiting from rebates and discounts issues by pharmaceutical companies. Health care should not be a political game, and at the end of the day, Congress should be protecting two things: patient access and innovation. Mike Urness Goodyear
Government rate setting Editor:
Arizona, as well as Colorado and several other states, has been deluged with millions of dollars worth of ads against “government rate setting.” These ads, targeted to 11 senators to whom they urge to vote “no” on government rate setting, are sponsored by DoctorPatientUnity. Who is DoctorPatientUnity? The group’s website doesn’t disclose any information about the organization, including who is sponsoring it or where its money comes from. Del Cielo Media, the company that manages the group’s political ads, did not respond to a request for information from Denver’s 9News TV station. Because DoctorPatientUnity is a dark money group, it does not have to disclose where its money comes from. The ads rely on scare techniques, but the ads don’t really explain how rate setting would lead to these alarming scenarios.
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Election deception
Editor: Does “yes” mean “no” and “no” mean “yes”? If you read the light rail proposal up for election, it would appear so. Who is responsible for this electoral deception? And if the deception is correct, why shouldn’t these people be removed from their offices? Elections need to be trusted. Deception has no place in the elections process. “Yes” needs to mean “yes” and “no” needs to mean “no.” Virgil Warden Goodyear
Correction In the August 14 story “Tolleson Union kicks off academic year with West Point unveiling,” the cutline should have identified the officials as being from the Tolleson Union High School District.
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Fame a disease in the video age BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
You know what affliction never gets the attention it deserves? Fame. That’s a disease I hope never to catch. Sure, famous people probably don’t wait 45 minutes for a table at Oregano’s. And they get treated as VIPs when they go to a U2 concert or a sporting event. Even so, despite the benefits, being famous looks awful to me. Case in point: This week’s flap over CNN anchor Chris Cuomo flipping out when some jerk with a video camera called him “Fredo,” a reference to the dumb, traitorous Corleone son in “The Godfather.” Lost in the altercation’s storm of f-bombs and testosterone — and Cuomo’s bizarre comparison that calling him Fredo was no different than slurring a black person with the n-word — is what touched off the incident to begin with. A random stranger approached another human being who was out with his wife and 9-year-old daughter and saw fit to insult him. This is only acceptable, you’ll note, because Cuomo is famous. He appears on a national television network every weeknight, reading the news from a teleprompter, interviewing newsmakers and regularly insulting the president of the United States. Thus, he’s fair game in our culture of 24/7 confrontation. As Cuomo put it on Twitter afterward: “Appreciate all the support but — truth is I should be better than the guys baiting me. This happens all the time these days. Often in front of my family. But there is a lesson: no need to add to the ugliness; I should be better than what I oppose.” Another case in point explaining the downside of fame: Last Saturday night at 11:30, Chandler police arrested a 60-yearold man for driving under the influence near Pecos Road and Arizona Avenue. The man was observed speeding in a 2009 Chevy Tahoe. He also swerved out of his lane into the bike lane. Fortunately, no was struck, injured or killed. Such garden variety DUI arrests happen every Saturday night in virtually every city in the Valley. In fact, more than 26,000 Arizona drivers were busted for DUI in 2017. So why did this DUI make the news? Because the driver was a guy named Ron Minegar. Still don’t know who he is? Neither did I. It turns out Minegar is the execu-
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Stopping those annoying — and dangerous — robocalls
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icans get every day. The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act will require phone comWe all get them. Those annoying panies to ensure caller ID information calls with a recorded meshas been authenticated besage once you pick up. Or fore anyone’s cellphone a call from a phone number ever rings, eliminating that looks oddly similar to many of these robocalls your own telephone numwithout a cost on consumber. These are robocalls. ers. I was proud to support Not only are robocalls inthis overwhelmingly biparconvenient, but they can tisan bill before the House also be dangerous, with of Representatives, which abusive scammers on the passed by a vote of 429-3 other end. These robocalls on July 24. must stop. That is why in Still, it is concerning to Congress I cosponsored hear from many citizens Rep. Debbie Lesko. (Photo and recently voted for HR courtesy Debbie Lesko) across the United States, 3375, the Stopping Bad especially folks here in ArRobocalls Act, a bipartisan bill to end izona’s Eighth Congressional District, these pesky calls. that they are receiving hundreds, even Almost all of us can agree that rob- thousands, of robocalls each and every ocalls are bothersome, annoying and month. Many criminals use robocalls to a form of harassment. In 2018, there target and obtain sensitive information were an estimated 47.8 billion robo- from unsuspecting people in order to calls placed. With Americans receiving defraud them of their savings or even more illegal robocalls than ever be- of their identity. This is why I am supfore, I feel it is incredibly important to porting additional legislation to end the support legislation that will drastically harmful practice of robocalls and proreduce the number of robocalls Amer- tect Americans from scams and abuse.
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BY CONNOR DZIAWURA
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Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase. This week, I have some new and “old” developments to share. In addition to a new fun park for kids, I have some updates on businesses you may have seen me mention in past columns. Additionally, a monthly business-building workshop at a Goodyear library is returning. But, with much going on in the area, don’t fret if you don’t see me mention something. As always, keep the suggestions coming, and if you’ve already suggested something, it’s likely still on my radar. Stay tuned for more developments, openings and events in the coming weeks’ columns. But, in the meantime, here’s the news!
First, Uptown Jungle will open its doors to the Avondale community this September. The multi-level fun park features rock/wall climbing, giant slides, an obstacle course, a zip line, a ninja course, a ball blaster arena and more. It is aimed at toddlers or even teens all the way up to 14. This marks the seventh location of Uptown Jungle, which also has spots in Peoria, Chandler and Mesa, all the way to California and Nevada. The Avondale location is at 1725 N. Dysart Road, northeast of McDowell and Dysart roads. Stay tuned for a feature-length story in the coming weeks. For more information, visit avondale.uptownjungle.com or find it on Facebook @uptownjungleavondale. Next up, many of you are likely al-
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Wellman pitches, learns in Northwoods League BY GRIFFIN FABITS
West Valley View Contributing Writer
Kyle Wellman was the subject of a phone call between two head coaches in collegiate summer baseball leagues. One needed an extra arm in Ontario, Canada, and the other possessed just that in Scottsdale. Wellman, a former standout pitcher at Verrado High School, authored some impressive numbers for Wilson Sandlot, a team in the Arizona Collegiate Wood Bat League, earlier in the summer. Then, the head coach from the Thunder Bay Border Cats, an Ontario-based team in the Northwoods League that desperately needed pitchers, casually phoned the Sandlot’s skipper. “Do you guys have anybody who can come throw for us?” Thunder Bay’s manager wondered. “We’re looking for pitchers as the summer progresses and guys go home or reach their innings limit.” There was a guy he had in mind, him being a crafty, left-handed, Litchfield Park native, who was now overachieving with the Sandlot. The Sandlot head coach briefed Wellman on this conversation, telling the southpaw to be on the lookout for a message from the Thunder Bay Cats in the coming days. No time was wasted, and soon he was on a flight to join the Border Cats for a night game in St. Cloud, Minnesota. “I talked to the coach and he was like, ‘We’re pretty short-handed,’” Wellman said. “So, I booked a flight that night and left three nights later.” The Northwoods League is “the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players,” per its website. Many current and former Major League Baseball players are alums of this league, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and World Series champions Chris Sale and Ben Zobrist. Wellman was aware of the league’s rich history before he joined the Border Cats. What he hadn’t yet learned was how closely mirrored it was to the dai-
ly grind of professional baseball. “We were based out of Thunder Bay in Ontario, but I only spent four days in Thunder Bay,” he said. “I flew to St. Cloud, and they picked me up at the airport. I threw my stuff in the bus and we hit the road. “It was, you play, you get done, you spend the night at a hotel and leave the next morning. We were the only team out of Canada, so we would have days where we would leave at 5 in the morning, get off the bus, play, get back on the bus and go to a hotel for the night. Then, the bus leaves at 7 and we’d drive to the next game.” In the two weeks he was there, Thunder Bay had only one off-day. The entire season calls for 70 games in a 75day window. Wellman, a sophomore at Division III Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, made three starts for the Border Cats, logging 13 innings over nine earned runs and 10 strikeouts. In his freshman season at Hendrix, he appeared in 20 games, totaling 30.1 IP, 25 punch-outs and 18 walks. Minus his first outing with the Warriors, in which he yielded six earned runs, Wellman sported a 3.40 ERA last season. He was a catalyst his senior year at Verrado, helping the Vipers reach the 5A state championship game for the first time in school history. He went 6-1 and had a 2.19 ERA en route to being named Verrado’s Most Valuable Player. He struggled with Thunder Bay, he humbly professed, but facing hitters who spanned from some of the top baseball schools across the country provided an incredible learning experience. Wellman, along with another Hendrix teammate, became the first ever from their school to play in the Northwoods League. “As far as matching up against guys, I’ve never been extremely overpowering, so I had to fine-tune the fact that I’m not going to attack guys the same way I would when I was in high school. “It’s a different mindset. You have to throw a ton of changeups, a ton of
breaking balls and you have to throw it for a strike. And if you don’t throw it for a strike, they’re not going to swing.” Along with the ultracompetitive experience that the Northwoods League provides, Wellman was also introduced to another facet that mimics professional baseball — rowdy crowds, and hecklers, too. “There were 3,000 people there at our last game,” he said. Games are played at former minor league stadiums, and the league functions as if it’s still host to minor league teams. They host on-field activities for the crowd between innings. They do giveaways and promotional nights. Players are even asked by fans for Kyle Wellman, an incoming sophomore at Hendrix Colautographs and pictures. lege, pitched well in a Scottsdale summer league, which “And every day, you were parlayed into an invitation to pitch in the Northwoods League for a team based in Ontario, Canada. (Photo courgetting heckled,” he laughed. tesy Kyle Wellman) Moments before his last start in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Well- where you’re pitching against topman was warming up in the bullpen notch competition and you’re not gobefore fans who stood some 10 to 15 ing to strike a guy out in the first inning feet away. The velocity of his fastball, and pump your first and yell because in or lack thereof, actually, prompted one the second inning, the next batter could fan to begin to heckle him. very easily hit one 390 down the line. “Every pitch I’d throw, he’d say, ‘65 “You can’t be doing that out there (mph), 65, 65.’ It got to the point where when everybody on their team is fully you can’t tune that out. I finally looked capable of embarrassing you the next at him and said, ‘You’re probably pitch. It’s humbling.” right.’ We both started laughing and he And that he even tasted some success didn’t do it anymore.” — in an August 4 start he spun seven What he lacks in velocity, he makes innings of one-run ball to record a win up for in his off-speed craft, boasting a — sparked confidence that he has the wicked curveball that buckled knees in stuff to compete against some of colthe Northwoods League. lege baseball’s best. Those familiar with Wellman are He’s tucked the lessons he learned aware of his fiery competitiveness, his with Thunder Bay in his back pockpenchant to pump his fist after a strike- et, planning to revisit them during his out or stare down the opposing dugout sophomore season at Hendrix. after a clean, one-two-three inning. “I want to win a national champiWhile that emotion is still very much onship (at Hendrix). And secondly, I alive and well, he said he has learned just want to never stop learning. I love how to dial that back a tad, largely in baseball. My biggest fear is the last part to his time in this league. day I ever play ball. If I can keep get“I still get fired up, that’s just my ting better and better, then who knows personality. You just get to this point where that’s going to take me?”
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Estrella Foothills looking for another playoff berth in 2019 BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
Riding high off its first playoff appearance under the new coaching regime, Estrella Foothills football looks to get back to its winning ways. The 2018 Wolves won five of their final six regular season games en route to a 6-4 record and 4A southwest regional title before falling to eventual-champion Saguaro in the first round of the state playoffs. The second region title in school history and first playoff appearance since 2015, according to senior lineman Ishmael Hart, was both a reward for a successful season and motivation to make a repeat run to the postseason. “It was a confidence booster to us players and the coaches, and we don’t want to let that go,” Hart said. Estrella Foothills is a vastly different team this year, and coach Derek Wahlstrom likes it that way. The Wolves are, on paper, the defending region champions, and have a metaphorical target on their back from all the region teams they defeated last season. However, Wahlstrom likes to tell his players that last season no longer
matters. From the opening whistle in the team’s season-opener at Bradshaw Mountain on August 23, the record is 0-0 and the Wolves will have to re-obtain every bit of success all over again. “We’re not defending anything. We’re going after earning our own opportunities this time around in 2019,” Wahlstrom said. Having graduated several key starters on both ends of the ball after last season, Wahlstrom acknowledged the team will need to have contributions from new starters. The 2018 junior varsity Wolves went undefeated, and the coaching staff has been looking forward to seeing the stars from the JV squad perform at the next level. The returning starters have noticed the talent of the young studs, too. “We have a lot of talent with the new guys that kind of rounds us out a little bit, so that’s been great,” senior lineman Finn Walter said. Among the team’s early strengths could be the offensive and defensive lines, where the Wolves will hope to clog the trenches and control the flow of play. It is a senior-heavy front, accord-
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ing to Wahlstrom, while the juniors and sophomores fill out much of the skill positions and speed on the outside. More importantly, entering his third season, Estrella Foothills is looking more like the tenured coach each practice. The seniors were sophomore varsity players for the coach’s first season, and have grown, both in skill and attitude, as the staff has instructed them. “They’re probably the team that reflects my mentality and my demeanor more than seasons past. That was a cool thing. They embraced what we were bringing, and they’re tight end Drew Welch runs the ball for Estrella continuing to build off of Senior Foothills. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman) that,” Wahlstrom said. Continuing under his tutelage, and make over the last three seasons. riding high off a playoff season, the “The senior class is the first that Wolves are confident they can get back started with him on varsity, and they’re to that point. going to finish with him as well as we For the seniors, a winning season and can,” senior tight end Drew Welch chance to make an even further playoff said. “There’s some teams we’ll have run than before would be a fantastic cap to put a big fight against, but it’s defito the change they have seen the Wolves nitely realistic.”
MHS alum Rojas makes Chase Field debut
BY GRIFFIN FABITS
West Valley View Contributing Writer
Hours before the 6:40 first pitch, hours before he was scheduled to make his Chase Field debut with 40 of his family and friends in attendance, Josh Rojas was at his parents’ Goodyear home to get ready for his big night. “Where are you going?” his sister asked. “I’m going to work,” he quipped. His Arizona Diamondbacks were hosting the San Francisco Giants on August 15. He didn’t want to be late. D-backs ace Zack Greinke was traded to Houston in exchange for Rojas and three other top prospects. And Rojas, a 2013 Millennium High School graduate, is still getting acquainted to his new workplace. “It’s awesome. I was driving to the field today, and I’m driving from home to go play at Chase Field,” said Rojas, 25. It’s been a whirlwind since July 31. Moments after the 4 p.m. MLB trade deadline, Rojas was announced as a centerpiece in the Greinke deal. He was assigned to the Diamondbacks’ Triple-A team in Reno the following day. But his stint with the Aces was short-lived, courtesy of a .514 average, three home runs and 14 RBI in eight games. He was promot-
Josh Rojas said he doesn’t expect the thrill of the MLB to die down. (Photo by Sarah Sachs/ Arizona Diamondbacks)
ed to the big-league club on August 12. He made his major-league debut that evening in Colorado, batting sixth and patrolling left field. He also tallied his first base hit, finishing 2-for-4, and landed his first RBI. On August 15, Rojas made his Chase Field debut in front of a contingent of family and friends, who flocked the seats behind home plate to watch their hometown kid. “It felt like everywhere around the stadium I saw somebody waving to me. I
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definitely had to try and stay focused on the game. You don’t want to ‘big-league’ anyone. I tried to acknowledge everyone I saw, but obviously, you have a game going on so you have to focus a little bit.” Rojas was a three-year varsity starter at Millennium, a career .382 hitter who swatted 11 home runs with 67 RBI. His sophomore year, spring 2011, he was a vital piece in the Tigers’ run to the semi-finals round in the state tournament. He was also a three-sport athlete, playing football in the fall, soccer in the winter and baseball in the spring. Those Millennium baseball teams he played on were some of the “better teams I’ve ever played on,” he said. “Coming up through Millennium were some of the better players I’ve been around. Coach (Michael) Jacobs was an awesome head coach. He knew how to let us have fun, how to get us to bring it in. We went out and played games hard and had a lot of fun and won a lot of games.” Life has drastically changed for Rojas since he donned a Tigers uniform. After graduating, he played a few years at Paradise Valley Community College before transferring to the University of Hawaii. He was selected by the Astros in the 26th round of the 2017 MLB Draft. Rojas made quick work in the Astros’ organization. Since his call-up from the D-backs’ Reno Aces, he’s batting .278 with a double, RBI and three runs scored, as of August 16. Manager Torey Lovullo said he plans to give Rojas plenty of playing time over the final six weeks of the season. He told reporters the newly acquired outfielder is a “tremendous player and a tremendous addition to the team.” Rojas said that comment allows him to relax and focus on playing the kind of baseball that got him here. “I think one of the biggest things when you come up to the big leagues, the nervousness comes from being afraid to disappoint someone or disappointing your manager and disappointing your teammates,” Rojas said. “I think that’s the biggest thing that can cause nervousness up here. From the day I walked in, I talked to Torey and he told me he wants me to play just how I play, and my teammates in the clubhouse — same way.” As a hitter, Rojas has been as advertised, hitting safely in four of his first five games. He doesn’t expect the magic of the big leagues to ever fade. “When I was in Denver, that first game, it wasn’t until the fifth or sixth inning when we had a break, like a pitching change, where I finally had a chance to look around and be like, ‘Wow, this is the big leagues. This is the real deal.’”
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BEFORE THE ARIZONA POWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION LINE SITING COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A.R.S. § 40-360 ET SEQ., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AUTHORIZING THE WILDCAT AND CYCLONE TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 230-KILOVOLT SINGLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINES, WITH THE INTERCONNECTION ORIGINATING AT THE EXISTING APS PALM VALLEY-RUDD 230-KV TRANSMISSION LINE (RUDD TRANSMISSION LINE), PROCEEDING TO THE TS15 SUBSTATION, NE QUARTER OF THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 21 OF TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, CONTINUING TO THE TS18 SUBSTATION, SE QUARTER OF THE SE QUARTER OF SECTION 21 OF TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, AND CONTINUING SOUTH TERMINATING AT THE RUDD TRANSMISSION LINE LOCATED WITHIN MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA.
DOCKET NO. L-00000D-19-0196-00183 Case No. 183 NOTICE OF HEARING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the Application of Arizona Public Service Company (Applicant or APS) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) authorizing the construction of the Wildcat and Cyclone 230 kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project (Project). The Project will consist of new single-circuit 230kV transmission lines between the existing APS Palm Valley – Rudd 230kV transmission line and the TS15 Substation and TS18 Substation. The Project is located in the City of Goodyear, Arizona within Maricopa County. A map of the Project is attached as Exhibit A. The hearing will commence at the Comfort Suites Hotel, 15575 W. Roosevelt Road, Goodyear, Arizona 85338, on September 24, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will continue on September 25, 2019 through September 27, as necessary, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on each day, unless a tour is taken. If a tour is taken, it will begin on September 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. or an alternative date and time set by the Chairman of the Committee. If any revisions to the hearing schedule are necessary, they will be noticed on the Project website at www.aps.com/siting and on the Arizona Corporation Commission (Commission) website at: https://www.azcc.gov/arizona-power-plant/meeting-schedule. PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN IN A SPECIAL EVENING SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M., AT THE COMFORT SUITES HOTEL. PUBLIC COMMENT ALSO MAY BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEARING DAY OR AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE HEARING, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE. The Chairman of the Committee may, at his discretion, recess the hearing to a time and place to be announced during the hearing, or to be determined after the recess. The date, time, and place at which the hearing will be resumed will be posted on the above-noted Project website and the Commission website. NOTE: NOTICE OF ANY RESUMED HEARING WILL BE GIVEN; HOWEVER, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH RESUMED HEARING IS NOT REQUIRED. The Committee may conduct a tour of the Project area. The map and itinerary of any such tour will be available at the hearing and posted on the Project website. Members of the public may follow the Committee on the tour in their personal vehicle. During the tour, the Committee may hear testimony at stops on the tour concerning where the stops are located, what is visible at the stops, and the relevance of the location and view to the Application and Project. No other discussion or deliberation concerning the Application will occur during the tour. A court reporter or recording device will record any testimony taken on the tour for transcription. Maps and detailed information about the Project are contained in the Application, which is available for inspection at the following locations: • ACC Docket Control Center, Phoenix Office, located at 1200 West Washington Street, Suite 108, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 • Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 East Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323 • Goodyear Library, 14455 West Van Buren Street, C-101, Goodyear, Arizona 85338 • APS’s website at www.aps.com/siting Applicant will make available final copies of the pre-filing meeting, pre-hearing conference, and hearing transcripts at each of the above locations and website. Each county, municipal government, and state agency interested in the Project that desires to be a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before September 24, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Any domestic non-profit corporation or association formed in whole or in part to promote the conservation of the natural beauty, to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values, to preserve historical sites, to promote consumer interests, to represent commercial or industrial groups, or to promote the orderly development of the area in which the Project is located that desires to become a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten (10) days before September 24, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. The Committee or the Chairman, at any time deemed appropriate, may deem other persons as parties to the proceedings. Any person may make a limited appearance at a hearing by filing a statement in writing with the Director of Utilities, ACC, 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, not less than five (5) days before September 24, 2019. A person making a limited appearance will not be a party or have the right to present testimony or cross-examine witnesses. This proceeding is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 40-360 to 40-360.13 and Arizona Administrative Code R143-201 to R14-3-220. No substantive communication not in the public record may be made to any member of the Committee. The written decision of the Committee will be submitted to the Commission pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-360.07. Any person intending to be a party to the proceeding on this matter before the Commission must be a party to the proceeding before the Committee.
ORDERED this 14th day of August, 2019.
/s/ Thomas Chenal, Chairman Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Office of the Arizona Attorney General
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Goodyear Lions Club
Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.
Toddler Time
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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The Litchfield Park Historical Society
The Litchfield Park Historical Society is now on its summer schedule: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Admission is free and docents are available. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.
Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)
Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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.
EMCC Community Choir Seeks Singers
The Community Choir at Estrella Mountain Community College is seeking additional singers interested in joining a mixed-voice choir in the West Valley. The choir is open to high school age singers and older. No audition is necessary. Previous singing experience is encouraged but not required. The choir rehearsals will be directed by Tina Clark from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning August 27. Cost is $50. To register, call 623-935-8888. For more information, email marcia. ford@estrellamountain.edu.
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.
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.
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program
Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.
Book Discussion Group
Pick up a copy of “Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley before joining a book discussion at 1 p.m. at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
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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.
Toddler Storytime
Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Movie at the Center
Relax with a classic film from 9 to 11 a.m. at Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. There will be popcorn and other concessions to purchase. The program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
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Zumba at the Library
Join a certified Zumba instructor from 9 to 10 a.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. All levels of experience are invited. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Pinochle
Join others in a game of cards from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.
Bingo
Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of bingo from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.
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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique
out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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 602-652-3000.
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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove
Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
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Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
West Valley Human Services Alliance
West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For information, call 623-935-3781.
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.
Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Melted Wax Art (Ages 11–16)
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.
Instructor Shari Keith will demonstrate how to create pieces of art using melted wax from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Cosplay Crafting: Foamsmithing Part 2 (Ages 13+)
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.
Make a cosplay costume from scratch the summer from 2 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call 602652-3000.
Buena Vista Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 2000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and check
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EON Business: Monday Night Roundtables
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.
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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, 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.
EON Business Monday Night Meet-Ups
Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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.
PiYo at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 12–18)
Teens looking to serve their community and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library’s Volunteer Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Conversational Cafe: English/Español
Adults looking to practice the English or Spanish languages can engage in one-on-one or small group conversations at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study
Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.
Farmers’ Market
Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through October 30 at 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Career Coaching
In preparation for an August 29 job fair, Avondale and Goodwill are partnering to offer a career coaching workshop titled “Wow an Interviewer and Get the Job.” The workshop will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Qualified job seekers can also receive no-cost interview clothing from Dress for Success. For information, call 602-535-4444.
Tiny Handmade Books (Ages 21+)
Make and bind an adorable book using a Japanese binding method from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
Avondale Job Fair
More than 20 businesses, in addition to service programs and other resources, will be at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees should bring a resume copy, dress to impress and be prepared to meet several prospective employers. For information, call 602-535-4444.
Toddler Time
Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 10:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For information, call 623695-2435.
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Entrepreneur in the running for ‘designer of the year’ BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
When the going gets tough, selftaught designer Amber Anderson turns to a quote that gets her through the day: “Only a poor craftsman blames his tools.” Anderson, who owns and operates Flower Power Clothing Co., a fashion line based out of Goodyear, is competing for the Designer of the Year award through the Emerging Designer Bootcamp at Phoenix Fashion Week, an organization that spotlights Arizona’s fashion industry. The boot camp, a four-month program leading up to a premier showcase at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking Stick Way, Thursday, October 3, through Saturday, October 5, targets apparel and accessory designers who are in the early stages of creating their
lines and establishing their businesses and teaches them how to further develop their brand. Anderson, who is one of the 10 designers in the program this year, has applied what she’s learned so far to her own line, including effective marketing plans and social media, retail math for profit, controlling expenses and building buyer relationships. While she’s watched her brand blossom throughout the program, though, she said it hasn’t been easy. “It’s a lot of work; the more technical, tedious aspects of running a business. There’s hard work in there,” Anderson said. “It’s just a whole other level for someone who has never really worked in that kind of environment.” Nonetheless, Anderson said she’s excited to launch her fall/winter 2019
collection on the runway in October. Flower Power Clothing Co. designs hand-made, vegan and modern but vintage apparel. “I’m vegan myself, so I try to really represent the brand and myself as much as I can. We don’t use any kind of animal products. That’s part of our message, ‘Living and loving for all things,’” Anderson said. “It’s definitely fun, vintage and chic. That’s how I would describe it.” Anderson said she plans to expand her brand to other parts of the country. “(I’ll) try dipping my toes in Los Angeles, as well, and surrounding states like Colorado, Texas, Washington area. That’s probably where you’ll see me next.”
But for now, Anderson is focusing on Phoenix Fashion Week. Winning Designer of the Year and the $10,000 prize package that comes with it would mean a lot to her, she said. “Building myself and my brand, that’s really what I want at the end of the day,” she said. And to anyone who is working on their own brand, Anderson said, “Work with what you can, work hard and never give up. If you believe in something you’re passionate about, go for it.” To check out designs by Flower Power Clothing Co., visit loveflowerpower.com. To learn more about Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort, visit phoenixfashionweek.com.
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Once upon a time there was twice upon a time CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist
Have you ever been in a situation where you wished you could take back what you said to another person or about another person? Something provoked you or set you off and what was on the inside of you came right of out your mouth. You zinged them, attacking them verbally. You went to the dark side, when they didn’t do all that much to provoke you. Many times, we humans attack others, even when something happens that is not their fault. They were the recipient of our frustrations and anger that had built up inside us for years. They just happened to be there when our internal temperature reached a boiling point. Then there is a breach in the wall between them and us. Anger or frustration not transformed is transferred. Let me clarify where I am going with a real-life example. The perpetrator is this case was none other than me, myself and I. Yes, you probably thought I was perfect, writing all these articles for years. Hang on. Here we go, into the darkness. Two weeks ago, I returned from three weeks of speaking in South Africa. I was home for two days. Then Becky and I flew to Colorado Springs to speak at the World Prayer Center and to visit friends. After a smooth check-in at the airline counter on our return home trip, we proceeded to the security line. Going through security can be a frustrating process. The lines are long. People going through them have no idea what to do. The agents are overworked and tired of dealing with the sheer volume
of people. And the stress of getting to their flight in time heightens the anxiety of most everyone. By the time you get through the process, you are like a kettle on the boil. But you don’t want to vent your frustration because they might think you’re a terrorist. It’s their job. Becky and I have a Global Entry pass, so we checked into the TSA’s pre-approved line. It’s a much quicker line. You put your hand-carry on the belt, they check it out and you’re on your way. But not on this occasion. Understand I had just been through heaps of security checks in South Africa and now in America. My patience with the security process was registering empty. Then it happened. The frequent flyer’s worst nightmare. The security agent, inspecting my carry-on bag by X-ray, saw something in my bag she wanted investigated. Finally, another TSA agent came to get my bag, unzipped it and proceeded to go through the bag slow, slowly and slower than slowly. Inside me, the mercury was rising. Jupiter was ascending. I was fuming at the agent who was going through my carry-on. I stood back, fearing I might say or do something stupid. He saw my Bible inside my carry-on. He flipped through it. He looked at me and very nicely said, “This is quite a Bible. You have really used it. How long have you had it?” Have you ever spoken harshly and then wished you had never said it? Well, I did then. When the words came out of my mouth, it was like I was running in slow motion, trying to catch the words as they proceeded into the air to his and many other ears. I spoke forcefully and loudly, “Don’t talk to me. Just check the bag and let me get out of here.” What was on the inside went outside. He looked at me, smiled
and zipped up the bag. I grabbed it without looking at him and off I went, thoroughly disgusted with myself more than him. There he was, doing his job, being nice by starting a conversation about the very same Bible I had just used in South Africa and Colorado, ministering to thousands. He complimented me and I dissed him. How disappointing. My wife responded like Barney Fife in that old Andy Griffith show: “Citizen’s arrest! Citizen’s arrest!” I got the silent treatment from her, which is worse than any TSA agent or line. In one moment of a “flesh flash,” I had undermined the very person I am. But wait, there’s more. Though I had created a breach in the wall with the agent, I could now attempt to repair the breach in the wall. With God, the breach is not so much the issue as being the repairer of the breach, especially when you caused the breach. Isaiah 58:12 says, “…and you shall be called, the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths in which to dwell.”
What did I do to repair the breach? I walked back to the agent, looked him in the face and asked his forgiveness. No excuses. No justifications. “I’m so sorry. You were just doing your job. This is my issue. Please forgive me.” He looked at me, a bit surprised, and smiled. “That’s alright. I understand. Have a good day.” If the TSA agent is out there somewhere reading this article, thank you. Your response to my response repaired me more than you will ever know. It’s not the “once upon a time” that gets us. It’s what we do afterward with the breach. “Once upon a time” created the breach. “Twice upon a time” repaired the breach. The time is always right to do what’s right. Repairing the breach happens “twice upon a time.” Thank God for right paths. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.
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Four ways to help seniors maintain healthy, independent lives BY K.C. KANAAN Guest Columnist
I witnessed firsthand how painful it was when my parents lost their ability to drive and, with it, their independence. My siblings and I became their lifeline to the world. My parents relied on us for driving and escorting them everywhere — doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, errands and social events. With small children of our own, it became increasingly difficult to be available to both my children’s and parents’ needs. As we sought a solution, I discovered the lack of reliable transportation, assistance and companionship was far from
anomalous to my family. In Through this experience, fact, transportation is the I’ve discovered there are second-largest challenge for several critical ways to enseniors and their families sure seniors can maintain inafter health care. dependent and healthy lives: For these reasons, I helped 1. Schedule and keep prefound a company that offers ventative health appointdoor-through-door service ments — According to a where the Driver Com2011 study done by AARP, panions not only drive, but seniors who don’t drive also provide assistance and make 15% fewer trips to the companionship at all points doctor. Regular check-ups Kanaan. (Photo courte- and preventative screenings along the journey, from K.C. sy Envoy America) pushing a grocery cart to are important to ensuring running errands, escorting clients to and seniors stay healthy. from medical appointments and more. 2. Help seniors stay social — When
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4. Identify senior-friendly transportation options — If a senior is unable to drive, identify what services or public transportation options are the best fit. No matter a person’s age, most people simply want the ability to enjoy an independent life. For seniors, they may require a bit more attention and assistance to achieve this goal. K.C. Kanaan is the founder and CEO of Envoy America, a comprehensive program that offers transportation plus assistance and companionship for seniors. Envoy America helps seniors and the infirm stay independent, healthy and socially active — all without getting behind the wheel of a car. For more information, visit envoyamerica.com.
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Residents can shake up their exercise routine, meet neighbors and get fit with friends at Buckeye Recreations Department’s free Fitness in the Park workout program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Classes start August 26 and are open to all ages, beginners and experts alike. This popular, ongoing program provides children a place to play while parents complete the one-hour workouts with some of the most popular classes offered at gyms across the county. Music and certified instructors
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This year’s Motors & Meals event will benefit Northwest Valley Connect. (Submitted photo)
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF This year’s Motors & Meals event, a benefit for nonprofit Northwest Valley Connect (NVC), will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20, at Beardsley Park, 20011 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West. The free event will include a collector’s car show, beer and wine garden, food trucks, farmers’ market, local ven-
dors, costume contest, music and local entertainment for the whole family. All proceeds support NVC, whose mission is to connect seniors and people with disabilities with transportation services. Formed by local nonprofits Sun Health and Benevilla, Northwest Valley Connect is a nonprofit, volunteer-based transportation provider that provides rides to residents without ac-
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Goodyear student to study at Berklee through full-tuition scholarship BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
Alto saxophonist Thomas Cooke, 18, calls the Berklee City Music program at the Phoenix Conservatory of Music (PCM) a home away from home. After being named a City Music scholar, Cooke, a recent graduate of the Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies High School, was awarded a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston — something he’s been working toward for years. Cooke, who began playing the saxophone more than eight years ago, has spent countless hours rehearsing at the PCM. Seeing his hard work pay off is surreal, he said. “It hasn’t fully set in. This has been my dream since I was 11 years old. It’s been a constant grind to get to this point,” Cooke said. “I put 100% of my being into what I was trying to achieve.” Scholarships like the one awarded to Cooke recognize musicians from underserved communities and are provided by the Berklee City Music Network (BCMN), a consortium of 40 community organizations across the United States, Canada and Latin America, said Krystal Banfield, vice president of education and social entrepreneurship. “The community site that’s in partnership with us is Phoenix Conservatory of Music. We work in tandem, helping to support all of the students. As they apply to the college, they have
Thomas Cooke is a recent graduate of the Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies High School. (Photo courtesy Thomas Cooke)
opportunities through us to be considered for the full-tuition college scholarship,” Banfield said. According to Banfield, students qualify for the scholarship based on their need and merit. “First, we look at primarily areas where kids may not readily have access to the kinds of resources, materials and
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to participate in Berklee’s Aspire: FiveWeek Summer Performance Program, which is designed to enhance the playing or singing performance skills of pre-college and high school students, Banfield said. Cooke, who attended the program through a Berklee summer scholarship, described his experience as a “breath of fresh air.” “You cover very essential aspects of musicianship. Individual instruments all have their own labs as well. I had three labs that were just saxophone players, just woodwinds,” Cooke said. “It felt like I was where I was supposed to be. Such a fantastic program. I get excited when I talk about it.” In early August, at the end of the fiveweek program, Cooke, alongside eight other students, received his full-tuition scholarship certificate during a celebratory concert at the Berklee Performance Center. Being part of a network that connects students with opportunities like that one of Cooke is a privilege, Banfield said. “We create this concentric circle so that students can have a great experience and a pathway that can walk them right into a job, career, whatever it is that they aspire to do.” Banfield said. “Everybody brings some kind of perspective, and it’s really important to have a diversity of thinking and experiences at the table in order to really continue moving us forward in social and civil aspects.”
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WV scientist investigating link between stroke, dementia BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Neurons are the cells that make up the wiring of the brain. Many of them crisscross and connect to different brain regions, so when killed by a stroke the damage can spread everywhere. People over the age of 55 have a 17% chance of experiencing a stroke, and stroke doubles the risk of developing dementia. However, there are virtually no pharmacological treatments to help with healing after a stroke. Unfortunately, similar to opening a bottle of glitter, where the glitter ends up everywhere, sulfatides — a key component of the fatty substance that insulates the brain’s wiring — can spread ubiquitously following stroke. The abnormal distribution and metabolism of these highly multifunctional glycolipids is associated with many nervous system diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and metachromatic leukodystrophy. Frankie Garcia, a junior studying neuroscience at the University of Arizona and a participant in the university’s undergraduate biology research program, is working in Dr. Kristian Doyle’s lab to understand, for the first time, the relationship between sulfatides and the development of dementia after stroke. “There are a lot of people out there having strokes and unknowingly developing this harmful fatty debris. We are interested in finding out if we can develop a treatment to help clear it,” Garcia said. Under the supervision of Dr. Vivian Nguyen, Garcia has been conducting experiments that could potentially aid in this goal. He has been performing a variety of tests on brain tissue to reveal the distribution pattern of sulfatides in the brain following stroke. “We do a lot of histochemistry (HC) in the lab, which sounds complicated but is just what we do to stain/detect specific things in the brain. Think of it like a UV scorpion light. You use it to find scorpions in your yard in order to get rid of them. HC is the same process. We use it to identify very specific things in the brain to help us figure out how/why those things are there,” Garcia stated. Research assistant Kylie Calderon added, “Our lab didn’t really have a staining procedure to detect sulfatides in the brain before. Frankie was the one to develop a new protocol using a dye called Alcian blue.” Garcia plans to continue his experiments, testing the role of sulfatides in the long-term inflammatory response of stroke. Beyond the science, Garcia claims the research he is conducting in the Doyle lab has stimulated his intellectual curiosity and given him the opportunity to apply the knowledge he has acquired from his studies at the University of Arizona. He hopes to utilize his experience in research to go on after graduation to pursue an MD/ PhD.
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Iva Dell Albo
Geneva Sue Laffoon
Mrs. Iva Dell Albo, 91, of Avondale, AZ passed away August 12, 2019. She was born September 24, 1927 in Carryville, AR. A remembrance service will be held on August 24, 2019 at 9:00 am at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Geneva Sue Laffoon (81) of Tonopah, Arizona died August 8, 2019 at Home. She was born March 16th, 1938 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband James "Frank " Laffoon who passed away August 8, 2009. She is survived by two children, James F. Laffoon Jr. (Loretta) & Deborah K.(Laffoon) Williams (Don). three Grandchildren & four Great Grandchildren. We Love and Miss You, Mom.
Manuel "Catachun" Tercero
Formerly of Tolleson passed Aug. 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Alice Perez Tercero; children, Diana, John, Liza; grandchildren, Diandra, Juan, Johnathan, Alyssa, Nicholas, Karina, Phoenix; 3 great granchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Humberto, Hector, Mario; sister, Amparo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Micaela, brother, Ricky; and sister, Sylvia. Services were held 8/17/19.
Alex Peter Garcia Alex Peter Garcia, age 17 of Buckeye, AZ died August 9, 2019. He was born December 27, 2001, in Pawtucket, RI to Fernando and Delia Garcia. Services were held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Ernesto Delcid Moreno Bura Purvis "Buck" Tolleson Bura Purvis "Buck" Tolleson, 89, of Avondale, AZ died August 6, 2019, in Glendale. He was born September 11, 1929, in Barnes, MS to Enoch and Mary Jane Tolleson. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am, with the funeral service at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Avondale Baptist Church, 1001 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323. Graveside service with military honors will immediately follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. To read a full obituary, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Iris (Nelson) Lange Iris (Nelson) Lange passed away at the age of 89 on August 7, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. She was born on a farm in Grant County, SD on December 31, 1929, to Florence (Aronson) Nelson and Nuel Wallace Nelson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Tabor Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 37, Strandburg, SD 57265. For a complete obituary please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Ernesto "Neto" Moreno passed away August 1st, 2019 peacefully in his home. He was born in Tolleson on June 23rd, 1940 to Alejandro and Maria Moreno. He was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. His favorite past time was spending time with his brothers and family in Tolleson. Neto is survived by his wife, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered best as quiet, humble and loving his family.
Michael Angel Mejia Michael Angel Mejia, age 20 of Buckeye, AZ died August 7, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born July 17, 1999, in Alhambra, CA to Angel Gilbert and Nycolle Michelle Mejia. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Desert Hills Baptist Church, 20909 W. Yuma Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85326. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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Wanda Lee McKenzie Wanda Lee McKenzie (Schroeder) of Buckeye Arizona, passed away on August 11th, 2019 due to complications of COPD and Pancreatic Cancer. Wanda was born on December 16,1935 in Stuttgart Arkansas. Wanda went to college at Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. Wanda and Glenn came to Arizona in 1969 where they owned a Western Auto Store in the GoodyearAvondale area for 14 years. Wanda is preceeded in death by Glenn, her husband of 61 years. Memorial services were held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Buckeye on August 24th 2019.
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Karl G. Bergstrom, of Goodyear, died August 5, 2019. He was born March 23, 1934 in Boise, ID. Karl served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1954 on submarines, and continued to serve in the US Naval Reserve until 1985, achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He worked for 27 years as a detective in the Seattle Police Department and in the King County Sheriff’s Office for an additional 11 years. Karl loved the ocean, sailing and boating. Karl is survived by his wife Susan Bergstrom; daughter, Lisa Bergstrom; sons, Michael Bergstrom, and Timothy Bergstrom; brothers, Paul Bergstrom, and John (Karen) Bergstrom; four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren, all of WA State ; brother and sisters-in-laws: Tom and Sheila Snyder, Goodyear, AZ; Tim and Danette Rector, Tom and Jeanine Moore, and Burt and Peggy Geiger all of Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Call for further information regarding our services
Repair of pet damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing
623-824-4481 602-540-4940
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL
LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED
623-980-8950 Listed HOA/PORA
LTD
• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish
Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident
Call Jerry
For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02
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Not a licensed contractor
We Accept cash, check, bitcoin
ROC 054363
WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM
(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS
KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING
Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 21, 2019
& SERVICE DIRECTORY ROOFING
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
HANDYMAN
Avondale Garage Doors Inc.
Professional Handyman
432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300 Showroom & Parts Store
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
LOW PRICES!
ROC#198687
623.466.3712
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching, & Total Rubber Roof Systems
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor
HANDYMAN
HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
Same Day Service & Free Estimates
602-931-0904
SAME DAY SERVICE
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
30 Years Experience References Available
623.556.8378
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202
BROKEN SPRINGS
623-225-1930
www.azbestgaragedoors.com
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
PLUMBING
™
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Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS
30 OFF
$
49.95
$
$
HandymanIam@cox.net
Landscape
100 OFF
Service
Water Heater Flush
New Water Heater
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 9/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 9/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 9/30/19
623-688-5243
* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor
Same Day Service
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
45.00
$
Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation
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stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com
D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 stonecreek-az.com O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
623-308-2801
deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING
Lawn Care
Service Done Right... Day or Night!
PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Broken Springs Replaced
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
ROC# 299652
GLASS SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
623-512-6194
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!! Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
(623) 878-1180
Licensed • Bonded • Insured *Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
ROC# CR65 090690D
Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
• Tree Trimming
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
www.theplumberguy.com ROC 185143, 192987
623.910.0742
Landscape Maintenance Services
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR
623-535-8000
(Call/Text)
623-522-9322
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602.301.3429
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
AIR CONDITIONING
Inc.
Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com
VISTA VISTA
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Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
DEL DEL
SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups
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Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour e! Servic ra $) (No Ext
Senior & Military Discounts
$
6500
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee
$
75 off
Any NEW Water Heater Install
Sewer Camera Inspections
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience
Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
623-299-7111
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 324892
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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC
We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING
• • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
References Available
PLUMBING
We’Wree’ only a call away !
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Estimates Free Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
Mike (623) 764-1294
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
• Regular Maintenance • • Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service • • One Time Clean-Ups • • Plant & Tree Renovation • • Tree Trimming & Removal • • Irrigation Repairs & Installs • • Weed Control & Removal • • Next-Day Service in Most Cases •
Gardeningpluslandscapes@gmail.com
Ben - 623-764-1364 Not a licensed contractor
MEDICAL SERVICES
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
PEST CONTROL
Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
602-826-3969 Mobile
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
Senior Citizen Discount
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Your West Valley Plumber
Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Lic# 4147
Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PLUMBING Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush
— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections
Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.
Basic Pest Service
FAMILY OWNED
623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Lic. / Est. 1981
Your newspaper. Your community. Your planet. Please recycle me. PLUMBING
L&M
PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC • ALL PEST CONTROL • Fleas/ Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed control • All surfaces with 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
FREE
ESTIMATES!!!!!
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment Bus
623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035
License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com
No Contracts • Payment Plans
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 Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
602-743-3175
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
www.almeidaroofing.com
623-386-0710
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
UPHOLSTERY
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
PHILLIPS
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
ROOFING LLC Member of ABM
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL
35 Years Experience in the Valley
FREE ESTIMATES
623-293-2648
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
WATER TREATMENT
PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here
All Types of Roofing
623-873-1626
Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s
49-75
Almeida Roofing Inc.
ROOFING
with Service call. Valley Wide Service
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.
$
ROOFING
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
MEDICAL SERVICES
Saunders Painting
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
For All Your Plumbing Needs
623.547.7521
PAINTING
includes labor
PLUMBING
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
Contact us at 309-269-0798 or 309-314-7790
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
PEST CONTROL
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com
Charles Residential Care LLC.
Water Heaters from
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
• Offers long-term residential care for seniors • RN Owner/operated • Serene, Secure & comfortable environment • Trains caregivers for NCIA Board certification and Heart Saver CPR/1st Aid • Beds available in Goodyear and Glendale
Total Care Plumbing LLC
Bob
“A Passion for Caring” • In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
HAMILTON & HAMILTON
FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
Free Estimates
PLUMBING
55 DRAIN CLEANING
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
Good Morning, Hiring days went very well! We hired 30 people in total, which is excellent. I will definitely continue to use your paper for our ads.
All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
WE CAN HELP
Honey Do List Too Long?
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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID 19132B
was $4,978
2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE T8538A
was $6,995
2005 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
2015 CHEVROLET SPARK LS
19305B
19225A
was $7,995
was $6,995
2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR EX-L 19040B
was $12,595
$2,821
$3,521
$4,421
$5,221
$8,821
2009 LINCOLN MKS
2007 NISSAN FRONTIER NISMO
2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
2005 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XL
2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON SE
T8548A
was $13,795
19298A
was $12,695
T8546A
X8510A
was $13,995
was $17,995
T8554
was $14,985
$10,321
$10,621
$11,821
$11,821
$11,921
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE
2016 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED
2015 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING
2016 FORD FUSION SE
2016 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE
P8471A
was $15,595
T8569
was $15,895
T8592
X8578
was $14,795
was $15,995
T8568
was $16,795
$12,821
$13,421
$13,421
$13,421
$14,721
2016 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
2018 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
2013 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
2017 SUBARU IMPREZA PREMIUM
2016 FORD ESCAPE SE
T8571
T8572
19067A
T8565
was $17,595
was $16,995
was $17,995
was $18,595
T8567
was $18,595
$14,921
$15,221
$15,721
$16,621
$16,721
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED
2018 FORD ESCAPE SE
2016 FORD TAURUS LIMITED
2018 FORD ESCAPE SE
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE
T8581
T8534
19324A
T8536
was $19,485
was $18,975
was $19,295
was $18,995
19388A
was $19,495
$17,321
$17,521
$17,521
$17,621
$17,721
2014 FORD F-150 XLT
2018 CHRYSLER 300 LIMITED
2017 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT
2017 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
P8473A
T8533
T8574
19079A
was $19,898
was $23,795
was $25,985
was $24,995
T8579
was $25,995
$18,921
$20,821
$22,821
$23,721
$23,821
2014 FORD F-150 FX4
2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT
2016 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT
2016 FORD EXPLORER XLT
2018 FORD EDGE TITANIUM
19381A
T8587
T8545
T8540
was $25,898
was $26,995
was $26,795
was $26,695
T8535
was $26,975
$24,621
$24,621
$24,721
$24,721
$24,921
2015 FORD MUSTANG GT PREMIUM
2018 FORD F-150 XLT
2017 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
2017 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT
2015 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON
19335A
T8583
T8550
T8563
was $27,775
was $27,995
was $32,995
was $31,695
T8570
was $32,875
$25,821
$25,921
$29,421
$29,921
$29,921
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JK UNLIMITED SPORT S
2019 DODGE RAM ALL-NEW 1500 BIG HORN
2018 FORD F-150 LARIAT
2018 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 LARIAT
2019 FORD F-150 RAPTOR
T8555
was $33,995
$31,721
T8582
was $33,695
$31,821
T8539
was $44,995
$39,921
T8549
was $55,895
$52,821
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 08/13/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.
19284A
was $68,995
$64,921