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Tartesso program encourages fathers’ involvement By Juan Escobedo
NEWS .............. 3 Luke AFB and police departments train together
SPORTS ........ 13 New Verrado coach brings experience
9 DAYS ......... 16 Looking for something to do? Check out the 9 Days a Week calendar
LETTERS ..........................9 BUSINESS..................... 11 SPORTS ..........................13 FEATURES .....................18 NEIGHBORHOOD......22 SCHOOLS & CLASSIFIEDS.......................23 OBITUARIES .................27
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Tartesso Elementary School Principal Liz Burton is touched by the parental involvement at her Buckeye educational facility. But it wasn’t until the school kicked off Watch D.O.G.S., or Dads of Great Students, with an August 22 pizza party that she became emotional. Before the program, only one father regularly attended Tartesso’s events. On this evening, about 120 father figures made their mark. “It brought tears to my eyes when they showed up through the door,” she said. Watch D.O.G.S.’ goal is to encourage father and father-figure involvement by asking them to volunteer at the school at least once a year. Burton called the program “an amazing opportunity.” Volunteers wear Watch D.O.G.S. shirts adorned with nametags, and they welcome students to the school. Then the children announce the Watch D.O.G. of the Day during Tartesso’s morning announcements. They also work alongside the faculty as crossing guards, car/bus rider facilitators, hall monitors, library assistants, lunchroom
John Waid enjoys the time he spends with his daughter, Raegan, at Tartesso Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Tartesso Elementary School)
helpers, classroom and homework tutors and playground/gymnasium coaches. They even attend lunch and recess with the students. Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer John Waid
enjoys the extra time with his 11-year-old daughter, Raegan, a sixth-grader. “It was amazing to see them all at the
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Avondale Police boosts social media presence By Connor Dziawura
There is more to policing than just enforcing the law. This is a sentiment echoed by the Avondale Police Department, which has been increasing its efforts to connect and engage its citizens via social media. For the past three years, the department has been working to strengthen its influence to its more than 10,000 followers. “I think there’s a couple of goals,” said Sgt. Thomas Alt of the Avondale Police
Department about the social media efforts. “Transparency through the department, humanizing police, showing the personal side of us. We’re not just enforcing laws. There’s a human side to policing as well.” But how can the department get important information to its followers while still being relatable to citizens? This is a question posed by Katrina Armstrong, community services supervisor for the Avondale
Police Department, when planning the department’s approach to social media. The department accomplishes this with a blend of real news information, pop culture humor and relevant subjects. Photos poking fun of donuts and selfies are just some of the sillier subjects the department tackles. When the city “added” Iroh,
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The Avondale Police Department’s post about a drug-sniffing iguana went viral. (Photo courtesy Avondale Police Department)
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its drug-sniffing bearded dragon, the April Fool’s Day joke went viral. The department is also well known for its videos, even having taken part in the Running Man Challenge. “A lot of times when we deal with the public, people call us because they’re having problems,” said Officer Ray Emmett. “So, we’re dealing with them on the worst day of their life or when something really bad happens. That’s when they call us. So, this is a positive way for us to interact with them, where they’re not calling us with a bad day but we’re having a positive interaction and getting information out.” The humorous and serious social media posts are the best ways to break down the barrier between law enforcement and the public. But while the department wants to have fun with it, this isn’t intended to obscure other important topics. Shootings, traffic collisions and natural disasters are just some of the essential information that the department would prioritize. “It’s a way for us to control our own stories,” Armstrong said. “That when information is put out about either what is or isn’t happening with the department, we’re the ones putting that out there. It’s that actual piece of saying to the community, ‘This is what we’re doing.’ So, that trust can be there. We’re not hiding behind someone else telling what we do here and how we do it.” The social media team consists of 12
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presentation,” said Waid, a father of three. “I think it’s a great program to get fathers involved and be a part of their lives, especially in today’s society with all the movie stars and athletes. Fathers really are the heroes of these kids.” He added that children should have a wider variety of role models than celebrities. Reagan loves having him around, too. “I think it feels good because your dad is at recess and can help you with your homework.” The Watch D.O.G.S. program began in Arkansas in 1998 and has since spread to about 6,450 schools worldwide. There are 30 participating schools in Arizona. Studies by the U.S. Department of Education found
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volunteers from a variety of different positions within the department. “We have lieutenants, sergeants, officers and civilian supervisors, so it’s a mix,” Armstrong said. “It is a very balanced mix of everybody in the department. You have everybody represented in there, which is kind of cool.” The team and the chief meet monthly and have fun with it, bouncing ideas around to see what sticks. “A lot of times what is sometimes our craziest idea is actually the idea we go with,” Armstrong said. “We almost do a free brainstorming concept where we’ll sit in the room and Chief will say, ‘OK, what ideas do you guys have?’ “The mantra of the meeting is no idea is a bad idea,” she added. While there are many different social media platforms, Facebook is the predominant choice for the Avondale Police Department. Twitter may be the fastest way to get information to the public, but Facebook is best for engaging the community and uploading planned videos, Alt said. In the last year alone, the department’s Facebook followers jumped from around 1,800 to more than 10,000, Armstrong said. “We all enjoy it, and we do it because we really like where we’re working. We like our citizens. And how else to make it better than something fun to do? And if we get the opportunity to support our citizens in a different light outside of police work, why not?” Alt said. that a positive adult male role model will have a uniquely positive impact on children’s development and educational success. The benefits of Watch D.O.G.S. are many, Burton said. It helps reduce bullying and makes the buildings safer. Not all students are fortunate enough to have a male role model at home, so the program gives them someone to look up to at school. Burton credits her faculty and community for the positive response to Watch D.O.G.S. She said she thinks it’ll make a “huge difference in the community.” Waid praised Burton and her faculty’s work saying, “For a small school like Tartesso, it has an excellent faculty. Liz Burton has done a great job with the school and she is engaged with the students.”
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Combined training benefits Luke AFB, municipalities
The West Valley View is a controlled-circulation weekly. It is published every Wednesday, and distributed free-of-charge to homes and in high-traffic locations throughout Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Buckeye and Tolleson. PUBLISHER Steve T. Strickbine EDITORIAL Executive Editor Niki D’Andrea, 480-898-5612 ndandrea@westvalleyview.com Managing Editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, 480-641-4518 christina@westvalleyview.com Assistant Editor Connor Dziawura, 623-535-8439 cdziawura@westvalleyview.com Designers Shannon Mead, smead@westvalleyview.com Tonya Mildenberg, tmildenberg@westvalleyview.com Production Manager Courtney Oldham, 480-898-5617 production@westvalleyview.com ADVERTISING STAFF National Advertising Director Zac Reynolds,480-898-5603 zac@timespublications.com Advertising Director Kent Johnson, 480-898-5643 kjohnson@timespublications.com advertising@westvalleyview.com Rachael Freireich, rachael.f@westvalleyview.com DeAna Janco, deana.j@westvalleyview.com Julius Tiritilli, Julius.t@westvalleyview.com Classified and Obituaries Elaine Cota, 480-898-7926 ecota@westvalleyview.com Classifieds 480-898-6465 class@timespublications.com Circulation Director Aaron Kolodny, 480-898-5641 aaron@westvalleyview.com Photographer Ray Thomas, rthomas@westvalleyview.com
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By Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The cities of Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage and members of Team Luke participated in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) providing hands-on, realistic training. “This is the first time we have taken multiple agencies outside the scope of the academy to assist one another with this type of training,” said Sgt. Chris Culp, El Mirage Police Department. “The training is very valuable by using the resources and networking with the other departments. Not every agency has these capabilities so teaming up with everyone makes this unique.” The course included different segments of backing, braking, pursuit driving and high-risk stops all of which increase the survivability and safety of the agencies involved in emergency vehicle operations. “We try to encourage our security forces members to get out and get involved with our local police officers as much as possible,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Kneafsey, 56th SFS unit trainer. “This allows us to build upon skills we have been taught and helps us to respond to any potential situations we might encounter on base.” The training was in late August and several other sessions are scheduled. “Everyone benefits from this training,” Culp said. “Not only will the neighboring agencies and Luke Air Force base benefit, but the surrounding communities will as well. This training could not have been done without the cooperation of Luke Air Force Base and the local departments.”
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Staff Sgt. Ryan Kneafsey, 56th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, assists with the apprehension of a suspect arrest during an exercise as part of an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course held at Luke Air Force Base on August 21. Kneafsey and 56 other SFS members participated in different segments of vehicle backing, braking, pursuit driving and high-risk stops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel)
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Jared Garcia celebrated the completion of cadet basic training at West Point Military Academy in New York by participating in the annual acceptance day parade on August 19. The “A-Day Parade” is one of two parades in which the entire U.S. Corps of Cadets are required to participate Jared Garcia is a 2017 Garcia has started his Buckeye Union High graduate. (Photo 47 months of studies, in School courtesy Steven Garcia) which he will be majoring in mechanical engineering. During this time, he will also train and, upon graduation, he will be a fully commissioned officer in the U.S. military. Garcia graduated from Buckeye Union High School and accepted his West Point appointment earlier this year. Garcia was part of the International Baccalaureate program at Buckeye Union.
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Fundraising opportunity Buckeye changes battery at Halloween Carnival disposal program
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By West Valley View staff
The city of Buckeye is encouraging nonprofits to raise funds through its 77th annual Halloween Carnival, set for 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at Earl Edgar Recreational Facility. This fun family event is a great fundraising opportunity for any local nonprofit organization, group, club or school willing to participate by operating a Halloween-themed carnival game, booth or food option.
Applications are available on the city’s website and must be submitted by October 13. Space is limited. Earl Edgar Recreational Facility is located at 500 S. Miller Road, Buckeye. Interested parties can also contact Jessica Thompson at 623-3496613 or jthompson@buckeyeaz.gov for an application. More details on the Halloween Carnival can be found at buckeyeaz.gov/events.
Start vacation plans in Buckeye By West Valley View staff
It’s never too early to make vacation plans, especially if a passport is required to reach your destination. Buckeye’s Human Resources Department is an authorized Passport Acceptance Facility and offers all the services required for international travel at city hall, including photographs. To apply for a passport, residents will need a completed application (available at city hall or online);
an original or certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, original certificate of naturalization or expired passport; and a current photo ID. No appointments are necessary. Passport hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. For more information, such as fees and requirements for minors, visit buckeyeaz.gov/get-a-passport/.
Three things I’ve learned 1. With Spring comes longer and brighter days 2. Brighter days mean using more sun protection 3. I can still enjoy time outside without giving
By West Valley View staff
The city of Buckeye is no longer providing battery drop-off containers at its facilities. Officials have found that transporting these batteries has resulted in hazardous fires in city vehicles, trash trucks and the landfill. Anyone with batteries that need to be disposed of right away should call to schedule a drop-off time at 623-3496802 or 623-349-6805. Most batteries can be disposed of in the trash. If residents are in doubt, they should tape the ends with clear tape, store in a plastic container in a cool dry place and bring to a drop-off location for proper disposal. The standard alkaline AA, AAA, C and D batteries do not contain metals that are hazardous to the environment. Tape the ends with clear tape and dispose of in the trash. Nickel-zinc batteries, which are rechargeable, do not contain metals that are considered hazardous to the environment. Tape the ends with clear tape and dispose of in the trash. Lead-acid batteries’ ends should be covered with nonconductive tape (electrical tape or clear tape) and brought to a drop-off location. Nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries’ ends should be
covered with clear tape and brought to a drop-off location. Lithium ion and lithium polymer batteries are temperature sensitive. Tape the ends with clear tape, store in a cool place, and bring to a metal recycler or to a drop-off location Button batteries’ ends should be covered with clear tape and brought to a drop-off location. All batteries 9-volts and higher should have their ends taped and brought to a drop-off location. Drop-off locations include: • Lowe’s – Collection area is at the front door for rechargeable batteries (also compact fluorescent lights) • Auto Zone and Walmart automotive – lead acid batteries (automotive batteries) Buckeye Public Works is located at 23454 W. MC Hwy 85. Call 623349-6802 or 623-349-6805 for more information or to schedule a drop off of household hazardous waste.
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The Buckeye Police Department is seeking folks who have a vested interest in the city to participate in its Citizens Academy. The program, which gives residents an insider’s look at the department, is held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from September 5 to October 10 at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. Police Chief Larry Hall said the Citizens Academy, founded in 2010, provides information about how the department and the public can work together to reduce crime. It offers detailed information on police procedures like patrol,
criminal investigations, school resource officer program, K-9 unit, traffic investigations, SWAT team logistics, code enforcement, department volunteer and police services program. Citizens interested in volunteer opportunities are encouraged to attend the academy. Applications are available at the police department north station at 21699 W. Yuma Road; the south station at 100 N. Apache Road; or the Coyote Branch Library. For more information, contact neighborhood services at 623-271-1959 or dmcwilliams@buckeyeaz.gov.
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Litchfield Park Museum Avondale launches yearreturns to regular hours round reading program By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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The Litchfield Park Museum has reverted to its regular hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday. Group tours are available by appointment at the museum, located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. Admission and parking are free. The museum is run by the Litchfield Park Historical Society, which opened the facility in October 2012 in “Aunt Mary’s House.” The building is part of the Ranch La Loma estate built by Paul Weeks Litchfield, the city’s namesake. Two rooms house semipermanent exhibits relating to Litchfield Park’s early days. Two rooms house semi-annual changing exhibits allowing staff to display many artifacts. The archives boast more than
The Avondale Public Libraries’ summer reading program may have ended for the season, but the reading continues. The success of the annual Avondale Summer Reading Program inspired READ! 365, which began the week of August 28. The program is free and open to all ages. Participants can earn “badges” to redeem books and prizes by reading, attending events or participating in “community experience.” Each age group has special challenges to meet. In addition to completing a reading list, participants can visit parks, free library or city events, or special lectures or programs. Those who complete the challenge will earn an accomplishment badge. READ! 365 runs through June 1. The Avondale Public Library participates in the Maricopa County Reads Summer Reading Program, which runs June through July.
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“The summer break gives us an opportunity to ‘graduate’ school children to the next level and start fresh with revamped challenges and badges for all ages,” said Ava Gutwein, Avondale Libraries manager. Anyone can sign up online at avondalelibrary/readsquared.com or visit either of the two Avondale libraries. There are two branches, Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (495 E. Western Avenue) and Avondale Civic Center Library (11350 W. Civic Center Drive). READ! 365 is an initiative that aligns with the city’s recent 2017 All-America City Award. Avondale was recently named an All-America City, an honor bestowed on just 15 communities around the country who have demonstrated civic engagement by helping young children achieve grade-level reading proficiency and early school success. For more information about the Avondale Library, visit avondalelibrary.org.
n POLICE BRIEFS By West Valley View staff Seeking help in Waddell
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying those who vandalized cars in Waddell’s Cortessa Community on August 28. Deputies responded to several cars with smashed windows and slashed tires at 5 a.m. The MSCO is looking for witnesses in the Cortessa and White Tanks Foothills neighborhoods, north and south of an area bounded by 180th and 186th avenues. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with residents who had security cameras operating from 1 to 4 a.m. The MCSO’s number is 602-8761011.
Fire departments come together for rescue
A 30-year-old female hiker was rescued from Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye, August 23 after she was lost around Quartz Mine
Trail with little water, according to Capt. Tommy Taylor with the Buckeye Fire Department. Technical rescue teams from Buckeye, Phoenix and Peoria helped with the incident. The command staff contacted her via cellphone, and she said she could meet the recon team. She eventually fell ill, so the Buckeye team deployed the “big wheel” stokes basket and transported her from the mountain. The woman was treated for heatrelated illness but did not require a hospital visit.
Hit-and-run suspect sought
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for a driver who killed a man on Dysart Road, just south of Camelback Road, around 4 a.m. August 18. The victim, a black male in his 60s, was found in the northbound lane. Witnesses are asked to call the MSCO at 602-876-1011.
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Texas flooding prompts call for blood donors By West Valley View staff
Hurricane Harvey and its associated flooding are impacting the nation’s blood supply. The AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism is urging eligible donors across the country to give blood as soon as possible to help ensure patient blood needs can be met. To donate at any United Blood Services donor center or blood drive in Arizona, visit www.BloodHero. com or call 1-877-UBS-HERO (1-877827-4376). An Arizona donor center is at 14270 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. In the wake of the storm, many blood drives have been canceled and donor centers closed in the affected areas. United Blood Services needs the community’s help to ensure a safe and adequate supply. Appointments are recommended
Triathlon helps kids fight obesity
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
to enable United Blood Services to effectively manage the blood supply, as well as the number of donors. Individuals who are as young as 16 years of age (with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. As part of Blood Systems Blood Services Division, United Blood Services is part of a multistate system of blood centers. This network works in tandem moving lifesaving donations throughout the system to help ensure blood is available when and where it’s needed most.
When Jeffrey Gill returned home from deployment in Germany, he noticed one thing: the problem with obesity among children. “When I got out of the army and became a lawyer, I wanted to give back to society,” he said. “One thing that really shocked me after living in Europe for three years was the problem of childhood obesity in America.” So he founded a children’s triathlon to introduce children to four sports: triathlon, swimming, running and bicycling. The Verrado Kids Tri is set for Saturday, September 16, at The Center on Main, 4239 N. Village Street, Buckeye. It started in Estrella, but he relocated the event to Verrado when he moved there. “The event was developed and is targeted for kids ages 4 to 16,” Gill said. “They can comfortably come from any sport or background and complete a triathlon. The different distances are
all extremely manageable, but they’ll challenge the kids.” The race fee is $32.50, which includes race and sign-up fees. Proceeds go to local schools. To register, visit trisignup.com before 5 p.m. Thursday, September 14. Participants will receive a swag bag with healthy snacks, water at the finish line and finishers’ medals. “I want to show kids that anything is possible,” said Gill, who has two children, ages 11 and 12. They participate in triathlons as well. “There are some kids who are hurting, but you bring them in and support them. Just like life, endurance sports is 90 percent mental. As long as you work hard don’t give up, they’ll be amazed at the progress they make. They say, ‘I never thought I could do this. Thank you.’ It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s great to see them cross the finish line and get a metal.”
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A monument? No thanks Editor: I was thinking I was going to write a letter to the editor in regard to Mr. Posner and Mr. Azzurello, but Ms. Rivas now has included me in the same category! The way I see it, Mr. Posner is all about facts! OK, that’s fine. Mr. Azzurello is all about ideals! This is OK, too. My guess is that Gordon is a Democrat and Ray is a Republican. In my youth, I was a Democrat, though with Clinton in, I changed to a Republican. Here in my senior years, a young lady has included me in with Gordon and Ray. I’m not sure whether I’m being honored or degraded? The Sierra Estrellas are just beautiful the way they are! We don’t need our faces on them nor anyone else’s. My first graduation was from Liberty Elementary School, then Buckeye Union High School. This was followed by graduation from Glendale Community College, then on to ASU with a graduation. Because of the administrations where I taught, I have 38 hours beyond my BA, but no MA. Ms. Rivas, my guess is that you are about 13 years younger than my youngest son. This doesn’t mean you aren’t sharp. It just means you don’t have as much life experiences as someone who is twice your age – or more. Bernard Oviatt Salome
Opposition in Washington Editor: Watching the events unfolding over the past eight months – basically our newly elected president versus most of the Washington elite – makes you stop and wonder just why he is being met with so much opposition. His own party refuses to go along with the policies that both he and most of them ran on in recent elections. Then remember his promise to “drain the swamp.” Well, most of these politicians are the swamp and they are not planning to go anywhere. When our former congressman Matt Salmon was interviewed on a local radio program shortly before he resigned, he was asked how many in Congress had the best interests of the public in mind, as opposed to their
own best interests. He replied, “About 2 percent.” So, in his opinion, about 10 members throughout the House and Senate really give a hoot about the American people. These people don’t want outsiders playing in their sandbox because, instead of being filled with sand, it’s full of money, money supplied by lobbyists. I have no interest in trying to verify the number, but some time ago, I read that lobbyists spend about $9 billion in Washington each year. Tempting. I could go on and on, like many others who contribute to the West Valley View, but because this is my first, I’ll end it here. Gary Byrne Avondale
School tales Editor: Liberty School District and the True Story of the Three Little Pigs: This story remarkably reminds us that there are always several sides to a story. While we all think the three little pigs were innocent in the matter, this story opens your eyes to the truth or, as the wolf says, “I was framed.” As a past teacher serving the last 14 years in the district, I feel it is time to hear from a side you never get to hear from: the teachers. And why, you ask? Board policy prohibits it, and if you are brave enough and dare to speak up, you are slapped with the catch-all “unprofessional conduct” letter. When I look at what is going on between Dr. Rogers and the community members he refers to as a “special interest group,” it is clear something’s not right. Who knows where Mrs. Larson’s bread is buttered (“Communicate to solve problems,” August 16)? She seems to be the only one who has come forward in support of Dr. Rogers, outside his letter of support from the board that he wrote himself, and Principal Sharon Marine, who also knows the mutual feeling of returned favors in the form of unfair educational spending on her IB program. This school’s enrollment has declined consistently over the years. Still, Dr. Rogers placed seven additional teachers there, spends $30,000 to IB to secure the elite program title, paid $20,000 for two teachers to coordinate the programming on top of their salaries, and funded two Spanish teachers required by IB, which gives
their teachers extra prep time that no other teachers get. No other campus in the district receives the same kind of funding. Board members have requested a breakdown of spending school by school, but Dr. Rogers has yet to deliver this request. When and if it is provided it will be easy to see that we are not doing “great work for all kids,” only some kids. Mrs. Larson speaks of the need for communication and states that people are being bullied, ridiculed and threatened. I will 100 percent agree with her. Dr. Rogers is doing that and has for many years. I can count seven principals in the last 10 years who have been pushed until they break and resign because of his bullying tactics. I have lost count of the number of teachers he has done the same to. As matter of fact, I am one of them. He is right when he told the media that he has “never fired anyone.” How many have you run out? That is the question that needs to be asked. So, what has stoked these concerned people to come forward many wonder? I will tell you, they want what Dr. Rogers has promised: “a world-class education for each and every student, regardless of their circumstances.” They have tried to communicate with no resolve and their children continue to be harmed because he ignores law that is set forth to protect their children. This law is what began my troubles with the superintendent. I am a whistleblower because for years I have watched this group of students be slighted and have gone unserved according to ARS 15-779. I have done my due diligence to report this to my superiors and, ultimately,
Dr. Rogers, who has the control and authority to do something about it with no resolve. So, yes, they have every right to question his “character, professional reputation, decision making and his motives” because it has hurt children for years. This newly appointed board member is up there doing her job for the people. She is asking the hard questions others have rubber-stamped. Just to be clear, many of the members of the board have been appointed, but appointed by Dr. Rogers. This is the first time in a long time that a county superintendent has done their job to interview and select the best fit candidate. So, in conclusion, Mrs. Larson, this all could have been solved at every level with communication and transparency of the superintendent and I also believe you are correct in stating “the Liberty School District would be very different without Andy Rogers leading it.” As a matter of fact, it would be amazing, because no one would live in fear to speak up for what is right for all students without the fear of being bullied. Connie Crowley Buckeye How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com The West Valley View welcomes letters that express readers’ opinion on current topics. Letters must be 300 words or fewer, include the writer’s full name, address (including city) and telephone number. The West Valley View will print the writer’s name and city of residence only. Letters without the requisite identifying information will not be published. Letters are limited to one per author per every two issues. Letters are published in the order received. The West Valley View will not publish consumer complaints, form letters, clippings from other publications or poetry. Letters’authors, not the View, are responsible for the “facts” presented in letters.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
By David Leibowitz
KEY WEST, FLORIDA – Economists like to chatter in eggheaded ways about something they call “the misery index,” which combines the unemployment rate and inflation to rank how Joe Bagodonuts is doing walletwise. Me, I prefer to measure misery in terms of weather – as in, exactly what constitutes the most miserable weather conditions known to man? Hint: It is not a dry heat, people. Sure, all week the Valley felt like camping inside the 900-degree oven at your nearest Capitol Grille. Record desert heat does rank high on the misery index – like somewhere between listening to an entire Justin Bieber song and eating a bad clam – but it still isn’t the worst possible state to support human life as we know it. That miserable title belongs to the fetid, muggy hell that is Florida. Why, you ask? Because humidity, that’s why. The word “humidity” actually derives from the French term “humide,” which, loosely translated, means “yoo meaned people actually live in the
middle of dis?” And the answer ought during an ill-advised attempt at a round to be a resounding “No!,” at least of golf down here. The best shot I hit? where I am concerned, except that A low line drive at a four-foot-long back in the late 1970s my dear mom green iguana that looked ready to steal and dad decided that life my cart. Seriously, when in a swamp would be a mosquito lands on your preferable to living in ball, glances up and says, the concrete environs of “I think this putt breaks Queens. Since they have about a foot left,” it’s time never left south Florida, to call it a day. a Father’s Day trip home Besides, it was time means a solid week of for a boys’ trip down to humidity and a tsunami of the Keys, where a group sweat. of my best buddies gather You never how much annually to argue about you miss the fourthFlorida State football in degree burns caused by conditions reminiscent black leather car seats on David Leibowitz. (Photo cour- of a sweat lodge. Mostly, a 117-degree afternoon tesy Advisor Group) I entertained myself by until you venture outside changing my shirt and to fetch dad’s Miami Herald when it’s Jockey shorts hourly and monitoring 86 degrees accompanied by 90 percent my Facebook feed to see who back humidity. home would post the picture of the Apparently, many Earth species hottest car thermometer. The Germans besides Homo sapiens thrive in have a concept known as schadenfreude humidity, at least judging by the size – taking joy in the misfortune of others of Florida’s iguanas, cockroaches and – that perfectly explains my sudden mosquitos, all of which I experienced obsession with the Phoenix heat.
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to another week of Business Briefcase. Summer is approaching its end and fall is nearly upon us, so plenty of announcements are coming your way in the business world. Whether it is a new business or important city plans, or from Halloween events to business seminars, it is likely business owners and West Valley residents can find something worthwhile approaching in the coming months. Marketplace Collaborative, a new indoor farmers market, celebrated its grand opening on August 26. The market, located at 13735 W. Auto Drive, Suite 112, Goodyear, is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. The indoor venue provides a great way for Valley residents to support their local businesses and stay out of the sun. For more information, or to become a vendor, visit marketplacecollaborative. com/market. Buckeye’s Economic Development Department is looking for residents to participate in a survey. The questionnaire, which can be found at BuckeyeAZ.gov, will allow participants to voice their opinions on the city’s needs for future businesses and services. Participants can also enter a drawing, where three winners will be awarded a $50 gift certificate to a Buckeye retailer. The city of Goodyear released its Dollars & SENSE Fiscal
Management and Priorities 20172018 pamphlet. Noting its recognition by the U.S. Census Bureau as the 14th fastest-growing city in the country, Goodyear shows it is facing moderate overall revenue growth and has accomplished many feats in the past fiscal year. One new goal for 201718 is to implement a new financial system. This will provide more online access for services for residents, as well as more transparency. The city also wants to create incentives to attract more businesses to the area. The Cleveland Indians are planning an expansion of the Goodyear Ballpark, the cost of which will not affect the city. Changes to Goodyear Branch Library hours, InFocus magazine scheduling and city recreation are just some of the other planned changes in the upcoming year. The full issue can be found at GoodyearAZ.gov. AT&T recently upgraded 12 cell towers in the Southwest Valley as part of its continued effort to improve service for customers. The newly upgraded 4G LTE towers span Goodyear, Buckeye, Avondale, Tolleson and Litchfield Park. This upgrade aims to give customers faster speeds for many uses, including social media and network connectivity. This follows $425 million in investments by AT&T in Phoenix networks between 2014 and 2016. Cardinal Glass is nearing
completion on its construction of a new manufacturing facility. Located at Southern and Apache in Buckeye, the facility is approximately 300,000 square feet, with plans to employ a minimum of 100 workers. Upon the facility’s launch, Cardinal Glass will hold a grand opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 21. The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Business & Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 26, at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Estrella Conference Center. Featuring speaker Daniel Cruz, executive director and founder of Biltmore Media, this seminar and breakfast is a great way for local businesses to get the scoop on strengthening their presence on social media and other internet platforms. The Haymaker Restaurant Company will provide breakfast. Cost of entry is $20 for chamber members and guests, as well as $30 for nonmembers, but as seating is limited, pre-registration is required. The city of Buckeye is running a Catalyst Program, a machine grant program that allows the city to offer up to $25,000 toward improvements for local businesses. Paint, landscaping and other structural or superficial improvements are just some of the recommended uses of the money given to selected businesses. The annual
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New Verrado golf coach brings plenty of experience By Casey Pritchard
Danny Gamboa may be new to won’t have to look where the coaching at Verrado, but he has ball goes, you feel where the ball goes.” experience to back him up. Verrado had two players Gamboa, the Vipers’ new boys golf coach, led high school varsity make the Division II state basketball, football and golf teams tournament last year, but one graduated. The in El Paso, Texas, returner is senior from 1997 to 2008. BOYS GOLF Brennan White, who Now, he’s dedicated will be the Vipers’ No. to sending a promising group of Verrado athletes to 1 player. He shot a 74-78 – 152, tying for 24th at state the state tournament. “I’m extremely excited. That’s why last year. “Brennan White is going I took the job,” said Gamboa, who teaches Spanish at Verrado. “The only to be our leader,” Gamboa thing that was a drawback was we said. “He’s a scratch golfer, didn’t have enough golfers. We had and he’s playing some good eight, and three were returning. Now, I ball right now. “He’s willing to learn, he listens. It’s good have 22 golfers, which is great.” Gamboa said he doesn’t know when they’re confident, but exactly why so many golfers decided willing to learn.” Cade Seymour is a to join the team this year, but his three years of teaching at Verrado, as well as returning sophomore and is his job as head coordinator for Excel in a battle with Chaz Hunter Youth Sports in Verrado, might have for the No. 2 spot on the Verrado golfer Cade Seymour practices August before their match Tuesday against Youngker. team. Seymour’s confidence 28 something to do with it. (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas) “Some of these kids, I’ve coached is the biggest thing Gamboa since they were 6, 7 years old, because is trying to work on. with his golfers is the importance “I think sometimes he gets flustered,” of focusing on every single shot I’ve been in the community,” Gamboa said. “I try to make it fun for them, Gamboa said. “His strength, I would during the round. especially golf. I think the kids are say, is not tenacity, but persistence … “I tell the new kids, every shot, excited about joining. I told them, as he’s not going to quit. That’s golf, one it’s like two seconds left in a long as you try hard, you’re here at day you have it, one day you don’t. He’s basketball game and you’re at the practice, you respect the course and just got to work on his consistency.” free throw line, you’re going to hit Hunter’s strength is that he doesn’t the game winner,” Gamboa said. you’re passing your classes, you’re get rattled. going to be OK.” “Every shot is that hard. The best “He’s very relaxed,” Gamboa said. I ever shot, I still never felt like Of the 22 golfers, only six or seven have played before, Gamboa said. “He reminds me of a perfect golfer. I mastered the game. Some days Even though most are new to the sport, He doesn’t let anything bother him and you’re on, some days you’re off.” Gamboa said he just needs time to help just goes out and has fun.” Gamboa’s goal for the Vipers The Vipers’ No. 4 golfer is Zachary this year is to finish better than Verrado boys golf coach Danny Gamboa. them improve. “We have some good kids at Frye. He shot 39 at one of the Vipers’ last year, which would be getting (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas) Verrado,” Gamboa said. “They want first matches. the team to the state tournament. “It’s a smaller goal, I didn’t want to “That’s pretty good for a freshman,” Verrado didn’t qualify for state as a to learn, and they’re willing to put in get it too high, but I want everybody the time. With golf, what you put in is Gamboa said. “I look to getting some team last year, marking the first time what you get. I can help you, and the strokes down for him, and we can get since 2012 that didn’t happen. The to improve and I think if we have five rest is on your own: work on hitting him to where Brennan is at.” Vipers were sixth at state in both 2014 strong, I think we can take it to state,” Gamboa said. One thing Gamboa has emphasized and 2015. the ball, and before you know it, you
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By Casey Pritchard
The Millennium girls golf team had its shot at a state title denied by inclement weather in last year’s Division I tournament. With a strong crop of returning players, the Lady Tigers are ready to give it another chance. Four of the five players who competed at the 2016 state tournament are back, and all four finished in the top 13 individuals at state. All GIRLS four might have finished even higher had rain and lightning not washed away the remainder of the second day of competition. Millennium’s players started their round and were playing well, but once the rains hit, the tournament was halted and final standings reverted to the first day of competition. “It was terrible,” said Millennium coach Vicki Turrell of the weather November 3 at Aguila Golf Course in
Laveen. “Most people still get in two days, even if you have to go back the next day, and I think if that happens again, I’ll fight for that, because it changed some of my girls from the top 10.” Millennium’s players were scoring well at the start of their second round, but because not everybody was able to complete 18 holes, nothing counted. GOLF “The second day was going better for them, and they were in the top 10, then they went back to everything from the first day, so it moved some kids around,” Turrell said. She described the storm as having multiple lightning strikes and slanted rain. “Everybody just wanted to be done,” Turrell said. “I would probably fight for my girls and say we need to come back, or we should wait it out, whatever
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The Millennium girls golf team plays September 11 at Legend Golf Resort in Glendale against Anthem Boulder Creek and Glendale Mountain Ridge. Millennium’s team is, top row from left, Mikayla Sgrillo, Ashley Hill, Milan Wadley and Maddie Laux. Bottom row, from left, are Caitlyn Schmidt, Carly Strole, Bre Prochko and Abbie Werner. (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy)
we needed to do to finish it out. Who knows what could have happened? Golf can change pretty quickly.” Despite the tournament ending prematurely amidst the Lady Tigers’ strong Day 2 start, Millennium finished third as a team. Ava Smith, who is now a junior, tied for eighth by shooting 77. Madeleine Laux shot 77, too. Smith is no longer on the team. Mikayla Sgrillo and Carly Strole both shot 79 to tie for 13th place. They are both sophomores. All told, Millennium had five players at state last year, three freshmen and two sophomores. One of the state contenders did not return this year, but Turrell has a senior, Ashley Hill, who’s played all four seasons at Millennium and will be in the top five this year. Playing at No. 1 for the Lady Tigers is Laux, but the top four are so strong that there’s always a battle for that spot, Turrell said. In fact, she’s going to play different girls at No. 1 all season so they all get the feel of competing against strong opponents. “You sometimes play better when you’re playing with the 1, 2 and 3s, so I want to give them all the opportunity to be in those spots and play with better golfers,” Turrell said. Millennium’s season is underway, and the Lady Tigers had a sneak preview of the state tournament course August 25 and August 26 while playing in the Nighthawk Invitational. The event, which is hosted by Tucson Ironwood
Ridge, was played at Omni Tucson National, which is the same place the state tournament will be this year. “I think it’s huge,” Turrell said of getting to play the state tournament course prior to state. “If you know a little bit of the layout, it always helps to know the next shot, or what you did last time maybe didn’t work as well. Because they don’t get like the pros do where they get to have a practice round before they play. We don’t get that opportunity, so it’s nice to always see as much as you can and be out there on the course.” Turrell said a couple of her players have already played Omni Tucson National before during junior golf, but this will give everyone on the team an opportunity to see the course. “Some of my kids write notes, some of them just do mental notes,” Turrell said. “A majority of them reflect on their round after the round.” Turrell said she hopes the experience will pay dividends come state tournament time. She even scheduled matches against tough schools in the division to allow her girls to face some of the better players in the state. “We’ll see Phoenix Xavier and Chandler Hamilton,” Turrell said. “That’s nice as well so my kids aren’t nervous when we see them (at state).” The state tournament is October 30 and October 31. Millennium’s next match is September 11 at Legend Golf Resort at Arrowhead in Glendale.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 Vista Boulevard, Buckeye, from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Thursday
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Learn about snakes, Gila monsters, scorpions and more during a guided hike from 6 to 7 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.
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.
CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Thursday will feature cardio, weightlifting and core training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Come down to Skyway Church at 14900 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear, to spend time with friends making quilts for people in need, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 623-935-4858.
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Come & Play with Me
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5 to have fun and grow their social skills. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Digital Drop-In
Drop in between 1 and 2 p.m. to learn how to use tablets or e-readers and borrow library eBooks at Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
STEAM Spot
Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Days from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Lunch & Bunco
Come down to the Goodyear Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.
Toddler Time
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.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Church, 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.
Saturday
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The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, holds an interactive program for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 12-18)
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Contemplative Prayer & Meditation
Weight Watchers
NASA ambassador Linneth A. Lopez will cover the ORIS REX spaceship’s progress in tracking meteor Benu at 2 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
3-2-1 Blast Off (Ages 2-6)
Sing, play, read and create rockets at 11:15 a.m. for the kick-off of storytime season with Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Festival Ranch Park Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 26252 W. Desert
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Monday will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Friday
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites kids in grades K-2 to join a math program from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The season will run for seven weeks. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Weight Watchers meets weekly with those struggling with weight or looking for some extra support. Come from 8:30 a.m. to noon at The Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park
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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, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on 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 news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
Van Buren Street and helps improve children’s reading skills as well as confidence. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Soulful Expressions Open Mic Night (Ages 13+)
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites poets, comedians and musicians to share their art with others from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a performance slot. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites those interested in meditation to join them on Sundays from 5 to 6 p.m. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.
Patriotic Day
Join the American Legion Post 53 in honoring first responders, veterans and active duty military. Come down to 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye, to enjoy food, crafts and family games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-693-8624.
Help prepare children ages 2-3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Craft it Up
Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on 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.
Babies & Books
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies ages 0-2 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.
EON Business Meet-up
Meet fellow businessmen and entrepreneurs to share ideas, ask questions and receive advice at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.
Crafternoons
The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street is hosting an afternoon of crafts for children 6 and older from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Monday
11 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.
Teen Leadership Club
Teen Leadership Club is a group that creates and carries out new programs for the Goodyear Branch Library. The team will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. Registration is required. For information, call 602-651-3507.
Goodyear City Council Regular Meeting
The Goodyear City Council meets at 6 p.m. in the Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-932-3910.
Avondale City Council Meeting
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 p.m. in the Avondale Council Cham- information, call 623-386-2727. bers, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. For AASK (Aid to Adoption information, call 623-333-1000.
Tuesday
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Learn about AASK’s programs mentoring, foster care, adoption and sibling connection at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. This informational meeting will teach you about the process of becoming involved in the life of a child. For information, call 602-652-3000.
The American Legion Post No. 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday night starting at 6:45. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
Buckeye Business Connection
Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office located at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will also be a different guest speaker. For
United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)
Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 13-18)
PiYo at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Tuesday will feature Pilates and yoga from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Chess Club for Tweens & Teens
Are you a chess wiz? The Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wig-
Avondale Elementary School District No. 44 Board Meeting
Avondale Elementary School District will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Dr. Frances Ybarra Amabisca Governing Board Room, 295 W. Western Avenue. For information, call 623-772-5000.
learning program. This program runs from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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.
West Valley Rock and Mineral Club
Join Rock Club meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post No. 53, 402 E. Narramore Avenue, Buckeye. For more information, call 623-208-3230.
13 POUND at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Wednesday will feature a fast-paced workout with drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Tabletop Gaming for Tweens & Teens
Preschool Time
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Teen Volunteer Days (Ages 12-18)
Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 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.
Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Days from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Thursday
Bring a friend for fun games like Dutch Blitz, Set and Bananagrams at 3:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Wednesday Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Tolleson City Council Meeting
Tolleson City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Tolleson City Hall, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-7117.
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Join other families for simple stories and plots that help develop literacy for children at 11:15 a.m. in the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Buckeye Youth Council
Buckeye Youth Council will meet at 6 p.m. at Buckeye City Hall, 530 E. Monroe Avenue. The group works to develop leadership skills by focusing on strengthening character, community awareness and communication. For information, call 623-349-6000.
Litchfield Park man to share heart health story
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By Lori Baker
Don Ayers was the picture of wellness with a healthy weight and diet, normal blood pressure and cholesterol, and an active lifestyle that included scuba diving in two oceans. The Litchfield Park resident was stunned when pain shot down his left arm and across his shoulder blades. He resisted when his wife, Terez, said he needed to go to the hospital. He’d always thought these things happened to others. She insisted, gave him baby aspirin and drove him to Abrazo Community Health Network’s Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear. “I was amazed I was taken care of so fast,” Ayers said. “They did cardiac enzyme level tests and EKGs. The results showed a problem, but they said they had caught me before I had a heart attack.” Ayers needed emergency bypass surgery. An angiogram found blockage in four major coronary arteries. “I was terrified. I was trying to hide it but a nurse named Sarah saw right
through me,” Ayers said. He calls ICU nurse Sarah Gonzalez, RN, one of his “angels.” “Sarah stopped talking about what they were going to do, and instead took my hand and quietly said ‘Let’s talk about how you are feeling.’ She was so empathetic,” Ayers said. Ayers credits his other “angels”— nurses Amber Newbern and Miranda McMurry, and exercise physiologist Christine Spiel—with helping him regain his life. “People who haven’t been through heart surgery don’t understand how it affects you, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually,” the 56-year-old grandfather said. Ayers will share his story at a free public forum about cardiovascular health from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, September 15, to help raise awareness about heart disease, which is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. Abrazo Community Health 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio
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limited. To register, visit AbrazoHealth. com/HeartHealth or call 1-844-5636109. Ayers, who graduated from cardiac rehab in August, is back working full time as a general manager of a Glendale business and looks forward to scuba diving again.
Grief support group begins
By West Valley View Staff
The Nines support group is designed to help and encourage those after the death of a loved one. It is led by facilitators who have experienced loss. The Nines will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, beginning September 21, at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. For information, call Angela at 623435-2105.
Catholic Daughters hosting afternoon tea By West Valley View Staff
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Mary Magdalene No. 2708, will hold its first afternoon of tea and fellowship from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 7, at St. Clare Hall at St. Thomas Aquinas, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Beth Davis, a recently retired youth
minister, is the guest speaker. She is passionate about teaching women how to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus. Tickets are $15 in advance and must be purchased before September 27 by calling Jeanine at 623-536-2025.
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Arizona Restaurant Week marks major milestone
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Arizona Restaurant Week is returning September 15 to September 24 and patrons will have much more than food to digest. “To celebrate 10 years of this spectacular event, we are giving diners a chance to win big with an exciting online contest featuring 10 experiential prizes that foodie and travel lovers will eat up,” says Steve Chucri, Arizona Restaurant Association president and CEO. “Some of them include a brewery tour and tasting with SanTan Brewing Co; a coffee roasting and cupping tour for 10 at CULT Coffee Roasters; and even a drone.” The 10-day eating extravaganza offers diners the opportunity to try three-course, prix-fixe menus at more than 60 Arizona restaurants for $33 or $44 per person. The goal is to position the Grand Canyon State one of the top culinary destinations in the nation, and to stimulate business and revenue. The Wigwam’s restaurants are taking part in the twice-yearly event. “The Wigwam is excited to be
participating again in the Fall Arizona Restaurant Week,” said Tim Roos, director of food and beverage at The Wigwam. “It provides a great opportunity to try a variety of dishes showcased at Litchfield’s, our farm-to-table, dinneronly restaurant, as well as Red’s Bar & Grill, which serves updated comfort food. Both restaurants are set in a beautiful resort setting.” Red’s menu will feature deviled eggs, fried pickles, loaded fries and spinach salad as shared appetizers; fish po’boy, chicken caprese, cobb burger and caliente pork burger for entrees; and ice cream sandwiches are dessert. Meanwhile, Litchfield’s will serve arugula (peach, blueberry, candied pecans, goat cheese and lemon vinaigrette), tomato bisque and duck confit as a starter; pappardelle, shrimp and chicken for entrée; and berry crisp or chocolate cheesecake for dessert. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit arizonarestaurantweek.com.
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Litchfield Park plans authentic Oktoberfest celebration By Carson Mlnarik
The city of Litchfield Park is keeping its Oktoberfest authentic by transforming The Wigwam into a mini Germany for a day. The event is set for September 16, which is the opening day of the official Munich celebration. “It’s a nice tie-in to the German celebration, of course, and a great way to kick off the season in Arizona,” said Tricia Kramer, Litchfield Park’s special events coordinator. The city’s event draws close to 900 attendees on the resort’s front lawn. The Wigwam has been home to the celebration for the past 13 years. “It’s a great community event,” Kramer said. The festival, like any good fall party, will be filled with games, Dirndl dresses, lederhosen and Bavarian culinary classics. It doesn’t get much more authentic than the menu, which features more than just your average bratwurst. Offerings, prepared by The Wigwam’s culinary staff, include jagerschnitzel (breaded pork cutlet) and reiberdatschi (potato pancakes served with apple sauce).
For those with a sweet tooth, krapfen (German doughnuts filled with raspberry jam) will also be served. Other festival fare includes the slightly easier to pronounce soft pretzel and hot dog. Festivalgoers will be able to wash it down with a variety of brews. Paulaner lager, weizen and Oktoberfest will be available, as well as domestic beer and wine, ranging from $5 to $6. The family-friendly event features entertainment and activities like a kids’ zone with arts and crafts and pumpkin chucking. Children and adults can compete in the yodeling and best German outfit contests. The Phoenix Polka Band and a DJ will provide the soundtrack. Ticket proceeds benefit the Litchfield Park Recreation Department.
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Litchfield Park Oktoberfest 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 16 The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park $10; free for children 12 and younger litchfield-park.org
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Avondale venue hosts Ben’s Bells fundraiser WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
When Kelly Meadows moved to the West Valley and laid eyes on Western Avenue in Historic Avondale, she fell in love. “It’s so different and such a unique place,” she said. “I always kept my eye on it.” She thought about rehabbing a building and leasing it, but she took a chance in October 2016 and opened BOONgarden, a community art, garden and coffee space. “I had just received my master gardener certification and I was into art,” Meadows said. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to support it, then I thought maybe coffee. I realized that craft coffee is a needed thing in the West Valley.” She and her staff learned everything they could about the different styles of coffee. Besides coffee, it is known for its hibiscus lemonade tea, created with the flowers from its garden. Now, BOONgarden is working to help others. From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
September 15, it is hosting “Coffee and Kindness” benefit for Ben’s Bells, a nonprofit that creates and builds bells and leaves them to be found. The organization was founded to honor a young man who died and to inspire kindness. BOONgarden Guests are invited to paint Ben’s Bells beads and Kindness Coins while enjoying a coffee or meal. Reservations are not required for the free “Coffee and Kindness” event. BOONgarden is giving 20 percent of all food and beverage sales to Ben’s Bells. “Halfway through the event, they will give a little speech about the benefits of kindness and doing random acts for kindness,” she said. “Ben’s Bells will then take the parts and assemble them back at their gallery.” Meadows is planning on hosting more benefits. “Hopefully in the future, we can take this idea and run with our own version of it; something for Avondale,” she
Kelly Meadows, third from left, lets her staff take the reins at BOONgarden. Her staff is Kieran Buvala, Alice Kelton and Lisa Schuur. (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy)
said. “We’re thinking about painting rocks with a special message and putting them in people’s yard. I haven’t quite decided yet.” As for BOONgarden, she’s letting her staff work their magic. “We’re looking into roasting our own beans,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun. It’s really kind of a blessing that all four of
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West Valley residents converged on Dr. Saide Recreation Center in Buckeye August 25 for the Quarter Auction, a cross between an auction and a raffle. Bidders pay a quarter per numbered bidding paddle and hope their number is drawn to win a variety of prizes. Items, ranging from decorative scented candles to sporting equipment, are auctioned off for 25 to 50 cents. Tickets were $3 and included one bidding paddle, refreshments and raffle ticket. 1. Cathy Ratto of Buckeye reacts to her number being drawn during the auction; 2. Alta Robinson, left, and Sharon Martin of Buckeye check out the items up for auction during the Quarter Auction; 3. Auctioneer and master of ceremonies Philip Yabes describes the items up for bid during the auction; 4. Fred Barker, left, takes Nathaniel, 11, and Reecie Power, 9, of Buckeye on a tour of the items up for auction; 5. Maria Roldan celebrates winning a set of breakfast bowls during the Quarter Auction. The California resident is in Buckeye visiting her daughter who recently moved to the area; 6. Anita Britton of Buckeye, right, reacts to winning a decorative scented candle in a raffle; 7. Richard Lewis of Tonopah and Shelby Patino of Buckeye consider which items they should bid for at the Quarter Auction.
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Agua Fria Union provides 1:1 student tech devices By West Valley View staff
Avondale’s Agua Fria Union High School District recently completed a two-year project to provide one-toone technology devices for all 8,150 district students. Every student has the option to be issued a Chromebook that allows them to interface with electronic curriculum resources. Many of the student assignments are completed and submitted electronically to teachers via the devices. This not only saves on paper use but also allows for more efficiency with access to information and materials, editing and correction of work and quicker feedback for students and teachers. “Technology integration within the learning process continues to be one of the most visible changes to the classroom teaching and learning environment,” said Superintendent Dennis Runyan. This effort was made possible by the passage of a bond authorization during the 2015-16 school year. “Support from our community and local businesses have made the
difference for schools across the Southwest Valley,” Runyan said. Along with the one-to-one devices for students, the Agua Fria Union High School District has purchased a wide range of online curriculum resources for teachers. Therefore, they can dedicate more time to instruction and student success. “We have really transformed the way teachers use and access technology in the classroom,” said Grant Conway, curriculum director. “Another project that was part of the bond authorization is the expansion of bandwidth to improve accessibility and processing speed with the student devices. As Superintendent Runyan suggests, ‘With technology you’re always trying to stay ahead of the curve.” Agua Fria Union High School District serves more than 8,000 students in four high schools and one nontraditional high school. The Vision of the Agua Fria Union High School District is “All Students College and Career Ready.”
Litchfield Park Library sets September program schedule By West Valley View staff
The Litchfield Park Library has scheduled a handful of special programs for children this month. Therapeutic Social Skills for Children 2-16 is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, and 3 p.m. Friday, September 15. Dr. Allyson Barry-Edwards will examine the structure of therapeutic social skills groups specifically designed for children with moderate developmental needs. Also on her agenda is what this means for early intervention, IEP advocacy and the value of inclusion, supporting the local school district and behavioral health needs in preschool- to schoolage children. Parents and professionals welcome. Children ages 10 and older are invited to “Banned Trivia Night” at
6:30 p.m. Monday, September 25. What do Harry Potter, Gone with the Wind and Looking for Alaska have in common? Find out during “Banned Trivia Night” during which library staff will ask questions related to banned or challenged books worldwide. “Homeschooling Resources Show and Tell” will share resources and lesson plans at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 28. The event is open to the community. Take-home lesson plans will be provided. The Litchfield Park Library is located at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For more information, call 602-652-3000. Want to share news about your school? Email editor Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at christina@ westvalleyview.com.
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1631-817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE. WHEREAS, Article I, Section 3 of the Avondale City Charter authorizes the City of Avondale (the “City”) to acquire real property in fee simple or any lesser interest, inside or outside its corporate limits for any City purpose, when the public convenience requires it and in accordance with the provisions of State law; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the acquisition of certain real property generally located east of El Mirage Road and south of Maricopa County Highway 85 for right-of-way for public use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The acquisition, by purchase, condemnation or dedication of real property totaling ± 0.3347 acres, generally located east of El Mirage Road and south of Maricopa County Highway 85, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby authorized. SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps and to execute all documents necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 7, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 6, 2017 / 7895 Person Filing: Caroline Lucille Weimer. Address: 2496 Broken Tree Rd., Happy Jack, AZ 86024. Telephone: 480-540-7828 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Frances Elinor Esslinger, adult. Case Number PB 2017-002608. NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Caroline Lucille Weimer has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate 8/17/2017. Address: 2496 Broken Tree Rd., Happy Jack, AZ 86024 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 2496 Broken Tree Rd., Happy Jack, AZ 86024. 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 8/21/2017 /s/ Caroline L Weimer Caroline L Weimer PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business August 30, September 6, 13, 2017 / 7688
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NONPROFIT CORPORATION FILE NO. 22093050 1. Entity Name - Verrado High School Baseball Booster Club 2. Character of Affairs - Our mission is to produce an environment that inspires student-athletes, coaches, parents to collectively create a positive atmosphere for the baseball program. All while seeking to raise funds to support the financial needs of our student athletes. 3. Members - The corporation WILL have members. 4. 4.1 Arizona known place of business address: Heather Champagne, 18155 W. Sells Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395. 5. Directors - Heather Champagne, 18155 W Sells Dr. Goodyear, AZ 85395 6. Statutory Agent - 6.1 Heather Champagne, 18155 W Sells Dr. Goodyear, AZ 85395 8. Incorporators- Heather Champagne, 18155 W Sells Dr. Goodyear, AZ 85395 Signature- By checking the box marked "I accept" below, I acknowledge under penalty of perjury that this document together with any attachments is submitted in compliance with Arizona law. [X] I ACCEPT /s/Heather Champagne Heather Champagne 8/3/2017. Corporation as Incorporator - I am signing as an officer or authorized agent of a corporation and its name is: Verrado High School Baseball Booster Club PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business August 30, September 6, 13, 2017 / 7703 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 IS SET TO BEGIN AT 6:00 PM INSTEAD OF 7:00 PM IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE COUNCIL AMPLE TIME TO CONDUCT THE NIGHT’S BUSINESS. Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business, September 6, 2017 / 7720
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FY2016-17 MARICOPA URBAN COUNTY AND MARICOPA HOME CONSORTIUM CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY2017-18 MARICOPA COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) In accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). In addition, the Maricopa HOME Consortium, through HSD as its lead agency, administers the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). HSD has compiled the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the above-listed programs for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The CAPER describes how the HUD funds were used by the Urban County and the Maricopa HOME Consortium to accomplish program objectives during Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
ORDINANCE NO. 1634-817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, DECLARING THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED “2012 international fire code as amended by the city of phoenix” as a public record; declaring the document entitled “august 14, 2017 AVONDALE AMENDMENTS to the 2012 PHOENIX FIRE CODE” as a public record; adopting each by reference; providing for SEVERABILITY; providing for PENALTIES; and declaring an emergency. WHEREAS, the International Code Council produces and provides model codes and standards for use by municipalities in the design, build and compliance process of structures; and WHEREAS, the International Code Council allows certain municipalities to adopt editions of the international fire codes with local amendments; and WHEREAS, the City of Phoenix, by Ordinance G-5898 dated March 19, 2014, adopted the 2012 International Fire Code with Phoenix Amendments (the “Phoenix Fire Code”); and WHEREAS, the City of Avondale has the need to modify certain provisions of the Phoenix Fire Code to accommodate local needs, which local amendments are compiled in the August 14, 2017 Avondale Amendments to the 2012 Phoenix Fire Code (the “Avondale Amendments”); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the adoption of the Phoenix Fire Code and the Avondale Amendments is necessary to update fire regulations, bring uniformity to the fire community and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City residents.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) FY2017-2018 The Maricopa County Human Services Department proposes to reallocate $300,000 of HOME funding ($260,626 of FY2017-18 funding; and $39,374 of prioryear program income) from the activity of Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation to Rental Development for multi-family units with the Housing Authority of Maricopa County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows:
A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held: September 19, 2017, 4:30 p.m. Security Bldg, 234 N. Central Ave, Fl 3, Jefferson Rm Phoenix, AZ 85004
SECTION 3. That certain document known as the Avondale Amendments, of which one paper copy and one electronic copy maintained in compliance with Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-7041 are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection during normal business hours, is hereby declared to be a public record, and said copies are hereby ordered to remain on file with the City Clerk.
REVIEW DRAFT PLANS The draft CAPER is available for public comment and review from September 8, 2017 to September 22, 2017.The draft Annual Action Plan is available for public comment and review from September 8, 2017 to October 8, 2017. During its respective comment period, each document is available at the following locations during regular business hours 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday: + Maricopa County Human Services Department, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ + Housing Authority of Maricopa County, 8910 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 + Documents are also available at http://www.maricopa.gov/615/Plans-Reports COMMENTS Comments on the draft documents should directed to Housing and Community Development Division, 234 N. Central Ave, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004, phone number (602) 506-5911, email milner@mail.maricopa.gov. Maricopa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, familial circumstance, sex, disability or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices.Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities or English translation needs - For assistance call Human Services, 234 North Central, 3rd Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 506-5911 Or TTY (602) 506-4802. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within time constraints of the request. Para información en español, favor de comunicarse a las oficinas de Maricopa County Human Services a 602506-5911.
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. That certain document knows as the 2012 International Fire Code as amended by the City of Phoenix, of which one paper copy and one electronic copy maintained in compliance with Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 44-7041 are on file in the office of the City Clerk and open for public inspection during normal business hours, is hereby declared to be a public record, and said copies are hereby ordered to remain on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. The Phoenix Fire Code is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance. SECTION 5. The Avondale Amendments are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of hereof as if fully set out in this Ordinance. SECTION 6. Ordinance No. 1177-306 and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or any part of the Avondale Amendments adopted herein are hereby repealed. SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance or any part of the Avondale Amendments adopted herein by reference is for any reason to be held invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. SECTION 8. Any person found in violation of any provision of the Restated Amendments may be found guilty of a class one misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,500, imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment or issued a civil citation of a $250 base fine for the first violation, $500 base fine for the second violation and $1,000 base fine for a third violation in any twenty-four month period. Each day that a violation or failure to perform continues shall be a separate offense punishable as herein described. After having been found responsible for committing three or more civil infractions of the same code provision in any twentyfour month period, a person is a habitual offender and may be charged with a class one misdemeanor, punishable as herein described. SECTION 9. The immediate operation of this Ordinance is necessary to ensure public health and safety; therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the City Council as required by law, and this Ordinance is hereby exempt from the referendum provisions of the constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. SECTION 10. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 14, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 6, 2017 /
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PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1633-817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE FOR APPROXIMATELY 62 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MCDOWELL ROAD AND 99TH AVENUE, AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION PL-170051, REZONING SUCH PROPERTY FROM “AVONDALE LIVE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT” TO A NEW “VIRTUA99 AVONDALE PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT.” WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Avondale (the “City Cou ncil”) desires to amend the City of Avondale Zoning Atlas (the “Zoning Atlas”), pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9?462.04, to change the zoning description for a + 62 acre parcel of real property from Avondale Live Planned Area Development to a new Virtua99 Avondale Planned Area Development (the “Zoning Atlas Amendment”); and WHEREAS, all due and proper notices of the public hearings on the Zoning Atlas Amendment held by the City of Avondale Planning Commission (the “Commission”) and by the City Council were given in the time, form and substance provided by Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9?462.04; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2017, the Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning Atlas Amendment, after which hearing the Commission recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council held an additional public hearing regarding the Zoning Atlas Amendment on August 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Arizona Constitution, the City Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City before adopting this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The + 62 acre parcel of real property generally located north of the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 99th Avenue, as shown in Application PL-17-0051, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby rezoned from Avondale Live Planned Area Development to a new Virtua99 Avondale Planned Area Development, subject to the City of Avondale adopted codes, requirements, standards and regulations, and the following stipulations: 1. Development shall conform to the Virtua99 Avondale PAD Narrative date stamped July 10, 2017, except as modified by these conditions. 2. Approval of a Final Plat, creating internal parcel lines and dedicating 15’ of 99th Avenue right-of-way north of Encanto Boulevard, and 37’ of 99th Avenue right-of-way south of Encanto Boulevard (for a total of 70’ of ROW) to the City of Avondale, will be required prior to issuance of a certificate of completion or a certificate of occupancy for any building on the project site. Additional right-of-way dedicated to Avondale beyond the 70’ may be required for deceleration/turn lanes and the traffic signal at Encanto Boulevard. Public water and sewer easements shall also be dedicated through the final plat. Per SRP requirements, the final plat cannot be recorded until SRP’s USA easement for the undergrounded canal has been recorded. 3. Completion of 99th Avenue half street improvements from Encanto Boulevard to the project’s northern boundary, to include street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, tiling of the SRP canal, power line undergrounding, and right-of-way landscaping, shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building north of Encanto Boulevard. The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) must sign off on the 99th Avenue improvements prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building north of Encanto Boulevard. 4. Completion of 99th Avenue half-street improvements from Encanto Boulevard to the project’s southern boundary, to include street, curb, gutter sidewalk, street lights, tiling of the SRP canal, power line undergrounding, and right-of-way landscaping, shall be required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building south of Encanto Boulevard. MCDOT must sign off on the 99th Avenue improvements prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first building south of Encanto Boulevard. 5. The developer shall contribute 50 percent of the cost of a future traffic signal at the intersection of 99th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard, designed to City of Avondale standard. The contribution shall be made prior to issuance of a permit for any building in the phase of development that triggers the signal warrant, as determined by the City Traffic Engineer. 6. The developer shall be responsible for contributing 50 percent of the cost of a future 24’ landscaped median in 99th Avenue, if determined necessary by the City of Phoenix. The contribution shall be made to the City of Avondale based upon the City of Phoenix median design standard detail and be provided to the City prior to issuance of a permit in a future phase to be determined by the City Engineer. 7. All streets internal to the Virtua99 development, including Encanto Boulevard, shall be private. 8. To the extent allowed by law, all Type 1 and Irrigation Grandfathered Groundwater Rights appurtenant to each phase of development shall be properly extinguished and the resulting Assured Water Supply credits pledged to the City of Avondale’s account at the Arizona Department of Water Resources prior to recordation of the final plat for each phase. 9. Public art or fee-in-lieu contribution to the City’s art fund, shall be required if any portion of the development meets the triggers of Zoning Ordinance Section 11, Public Art. 10. The developer shall, in good faith, attempt to work with the Roosevelt Irrigation District (RID) to design and build a safe pedestrian crossing of the RID canal to provide elementary school students a more direct route to Rio Vista Elementary School. A pedestrian connection shall be provided prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building within the Multi-Family Residential 1, Multi-Family Residential 2, or Single-Family Residential subareas. If it is discovered that the RID will not allow a pedestrian crossing, the developer shall provide the City with a letter from RID specifying the reasons why a connection cannot be provided. 11. The height of development in the Multi-Family 2 subarea shall be limited to 4 stories, or 45 feet. SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 14, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 6, 2017 / 7893
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PUBLIC NOTICE Child Find Screenings Union Elementary School District provides screenings for young children who are having difficulty in their development. Parents who attend screenings may have concerns about their child's development in the areas of hearing/vision, speech/language skills, motor skills, thinking skills and or social/emotional skills. For information regarding the dates of these screenings please go to our website at www.unionesd.org and contact the student services office at 623-478-5017.
PUBLISHED: WEST VALLEY VIEW AND WEST VALLEY BUSINESS AUGUST 30, AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 / 7379 ORDINANCE NO. 1632-817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.48 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUCKEYE ROAD AND 113TH AVENUE, AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION PL-17-0076, REZONING SUCH PROPERTY FROM SINGLE-FAMILY URBAN RESIDENTIAL (R1-6) TO CASHION BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD). WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Avondale (the “City Council”) desires to amend the City of Avondale Zoning Atlas (the “Zoning Atlas”), pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9 462.04, to change the zoning description for a + 0.48 acre parcel of real property from Single-Family Urban Residential (R1-6) to Cashion Business District (CBD) (the “Zoning Atlas Amendment”); and WHEREAS, all due and proper notices of the public hearings on the Zoning Atlas Amendment held by the City of Avondale Planning Commission (the “Commission”) and by the City Council were given in the time, form and substance provided by Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9 462.04; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 2017, the Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning Atlas Amendment, after which hearing the Commission recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council held an additional public hearing regarding the Zoning Atlas Amendment on August 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2 of the Arizona Constitution, the City Council has considered the individual property rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City before adopting this Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVONDALE as follows: SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. The + 0.48 acre parcel of real property generally located east of the southeast corner of Buckeye Road and 113th Avenue, as shown in Application PL-170076, as more particularly described on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby rezoned from Single-Family Urban Residential (R1-6) to Cashion Business District (CBD), subject to the City of Avondale adopted codes, requirements, standards and regulations, and the following stipulations: 1. The existing billboard shall be removed prior to development of the site. 2. The lots shall be combined formally through the City of Avondale’s Minor Land Division/Lot Combination process prior to the development of the site. SECTION 3. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, such provision or portion hereof shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent of all other provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Avondale, Arizona, August 14, 2017. Signed copies of the Ordinance and (exhibits) are available at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale, AZ 85323. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on September 6, 2017 / 7894
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Award Contract Under Sole Source Public Contract Rule PW 18-014 Sole Source Reservoir Circulation Equipment for Lake 10A Medora Corporation as the sole distributor of GridBee Solar Bee Reservoir Circulation Equipment in the State of Arizona. Notice is hereby given pursuant to City of Avondale Procurement Code Article III, 25-23 that the City of Avondale intends to award a contract to Medora Corporation for the generally described equipment. A complete listing of the equipment and parts may be obtained by contacting, Terri Denemy at the address below, or by telephone at 623-333-4449. The City believes that Medora Corporation is the sole provider of such equipment to meet the City’s required equipment and operational needs because Medora Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer and thereby the only compatible brand available for use by the Public Works Department. Any protest of this sole-source procurement by an Affected Person must be in writing and must be received by Marsha Chavez, Procurement Officer, at Avondale City Hall 11465 W. Civic Center Drive on or before September 13, 2017. Affected Persons may submit comments directly to the Procurement Office. The risk of timely delivery is upon the person submitting the protest. “Affected Person” means a person whose ability to participate in the procurement is adversely affected by the decision that the goods and services are available from only one source. A written protest must include: a. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest; b. A description of the resulting harm to the person submitting the protest; and c. The relief requested. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, August 30, and September 6, 2017 / 7636
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Avondale has established a process to fill the vacancy in the city council created by the passing of Vice Mayor Nielson. In order to be considered for appointment a candidate must be a qualified elector and have lived in Avondale for a minimum of two years preceding the date of the appointment. Interested residents must submit a letter of interest and resume no later than 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Letters of interest and resumes should be submitted to the attention of the City Clerk in person, by US Mail, or email to cmartinez@avondale.org. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The Avondale City Council will conduct interviews of candidates during the regular meeting of September 11, 2017. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm. Candidates must participate in this interview in order to be considered for appointment. Please direct any questions to Carmen Martinez, City Clerk at 623-333-1214 or cmartinez@avondale.org Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on August 30 and September 6, 2017 / 7766
Public Notice Notice of destruction of Special Education records Union Elementary School District will destroy 2010 and earlier special education files in compliance with Arizona statue (20 USC. 1412(a) (8), 1417 (c). Before records are destroyed parents have the right to review the child's records. To do so contact the Student Services office at 623-4785017 prior to October 1, 2017. PUBLISHED: WEST VALLEY VIEW AND WEST VALLEY BUSINESS AUGUST 30, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 / 7378 Person Filing: Miranda Heathers Address: 6605 Agua Vista Court, Richmond, CA 94805. Telephone: 480-882-8566 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Coby J. Boyce, adult. Case Number PB 2017-002610. NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Miranda Heathers has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate 8/22/2017. Address: 6605 Agua Vista Court Richmond, CA 94805. 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3 . NO T I C E O F C L A I M S : Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) 6605 Agua Vista Court Richmond, CA 94805 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. DATED: 8/23/2017 /s/ Miranda Heathers Miranda Heathers PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business August 30, September 6, 13, 2017 / 7702
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: SANCHEZ & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC II. The address of the known place of business is: 16266 W LILAC ST. GOODYEAR AZ 85338 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC, 17470 N. PACESETTER WAY, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85255
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: The Southwest Mushroom Collective, LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: L22059867 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: Street Address: United States Corporation Agents, LLC 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5.2 200 S Old Litchfield Rd., #9, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 11426 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 6. DURATION: Perpetual 8. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed 1 The Southwest Mushroom Collective, LLC 3 Articles of Organization 4 The names and addresses of all Members are: Michael Benjamin Crowe, 200 S. Old Litchfield Rd., #9 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: HUGO SANCHEZ, 16266 W LILAC ST., GOODYEAR AZ 85338. Published in the West Valley View, and the West Valley Business on August 30, September 6, 13, 20, 2017 / 7666
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CITY OF AVONDALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE # 316, SECTION 3, pertaining to liquor license applications and Publication of Notice, notice is hereby given that the Avondale City Council has received for approval an application for a liquor license within the corporate limits of Avondale, Arizona from: Nicholas Charles Boutin Rubio’s Coastal Grill #316 Location: 10321 W. McDowell Rd. Suite 101 Avondale, AZ 85392 Series 12 – Restaurant License Any person who is a resident of Avondale of the age of eighteen (18) years or more, residing, owning or leasing property within one-half mile radius of 100321 W McDowell Rd. Suite 101, Avondale and who is in favor of, or opposed to the issuance of a Series 12 liquor license shall, file with the City Clerk of the City of Avondale, a written argument in favor thereof, or objection thereto by September 18, 2017. Any person interested in said application is hereby notified that the Mayor and City Council will review said application at their Council meeting on September 18, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale. Published: West Valley View and West Valley Business, September 6 and September 13, 2017 / 7914
OBITUARIES ■ Raul Gomez Jr
Timothy Robbins
Raul Gomez Jr, 42, of Buckeye, died August 24, 2017 in Avondale. Born in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Arizona in 1990. Survivors include, wife, Gianna Gomez of Phoenix; son, Kenneth Gomez of Phoenix; mother, Adelaide Gomez of Phoenix; sisters, Sandra Hyde and Samantha Gomez both of Phoenix; grandmother, Raquel Melo of Phoenix Services were held September 2, 2017 at Avenidas Funeral Chapel 522 E. Western Ave., Avondale. Avenidas Funeral Chapel handled arrangements 623-925-1525
Timothy Robbins, 56, of Buckeye died August 8, 2017 in Buckeye. He was a native Phoenician. Survivors include sons, Anthony and William Vannasdale; father, Charlie Robbins and one grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melene Joyce Vannasdale. Avenidas Funeral Chapel handled arrangements (623) 9251525.
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Walter Dennis Drabik, Sr, age 70 of Glendale died August 23, 2017 in Goodyear. He was born January 30, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Anna Drabik. He served in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1970 achieving the rank of Sergeant. Walter is survived by his daughter, Brandy Drabik; son, Walter “Dennis“ Drabik, Jr.; sisters, Patricia Drabik; Marge Yasak, Susan Holmes, and Judith Drabik; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Anna Drabik. A graveside service was held Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are through Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
Norma Jean Scott, 84, of Litchfield Park, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 22, 1933, to Carl and Laura Damsen in Visalia, CA. She is survived by her husband, Gerard Scott; brother Gary Damsen of Sun City; daughters April Rhodes of Litchfield Park, Jenda Webster of Murrieta, CA, Carla McCue of Mexico, Karen Clore of San Diego, CA; step-sons Harlan and Kyle Scott; six grandchildren and six great-grandsons; and all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents. No services will be held at this time. A celebration of life will be held during Christmas break. The family suggests that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneral chapel.com. Arrangements are through Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
Leona Pierson
Leona Pierson, 85, of Peoria, AZ died August 26, 2017 in Peoria. She formerly resided in Goodyear for more than 40 years. Leona passed peacefully in her sleep as she had always said she wanted to. She was born November 10, 1931 to Clarence and Ollie Kearfott in Gridley, Illinois. She is survived by her former husband, William Pierson, Peoria; daughter, Nancy Veich, Goodyear; sons Robert Pierson, Goodyear, Richard Pierson, Peoria and Glen Pierson, Tucson; eight grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. Leona was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 61. A family-only memorial service is being planned for the fall. Leona requested that in lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are through Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
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HELP IS ON THE WAY
Epoxy Polyurethane or Fleck $2.59/sq. ft. •Simulated Cool Deck •Flagstone
623-853-9051
www.thedesertrose.com
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
Check out the Business & Service Directory! Call 623-535-8439
Plumbing & HVAC Water Heaters • Faucets Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall • Painting/Texture Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs/Svc • Landscape Plus Much More! 20 Years Experience Free Estimates
623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com Insured Not a licensed contractor
623-877-0800
Concrete Services LLC Sidewalks • Driveways Patios • RV Parking Concrete Removal/Demo
FREE ESTIMATES
HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
CONCRETE / MASONRY
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
Office 623-872-7622
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
Formally Trained by the Experts
LANDSCAPING
Mowing & Hedging Tree Trimming Weed Removal/Spray Sprinkler/Drip Repair One-Time Cleanup or Regular Maintenance
Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
LANDSCAPING VISTA DEL
Insured & Bonded ROC#230926
SOL
LANDSCAPE Maintenance Irrigation Install & Repairs Synthetic Grass Pavers Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups
602-931-0904
ROC# 299652
HandymanIam@cox.net
Uriel 623-297-0114
GLASS SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
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
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
ROC# CR65 090690D
vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Abracadabra
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
Landscape Corporation
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INSTALLS AND REPAIRS
• We install it all • Irrigation, Plants, Grass • Concrete & Pavers • Fireplace, Pergola, BBQ • Artificial Turf We design landscapes that use very little water and requires low maintenance.
Phone 623-252-8396
623-594-2773
ROC# K21-265063 BONDED, INSURED New Installations / Renovations
Pavers, Curbing, Sod, Plants, Low voltage Lighting, Masonry
www.abracadabralandscape.com
Residential & Commercial Contractor • ROC 200780
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Professional Handyman
FLATIRON
Los Felix Lawn Service
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
623-444-2700 www.PureLandscape.com
623-512-6194
623-340-0415
candjconcrete@cox.net Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#309188
HANDYMAN
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
Honey Do List Too Long!?
Local/Family Owned One Call Can Fix It All!
HANDYMAN I AM Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Deadlines!
OR email
www.superchargedelectric.com
Broken Springs Replaced
CONCRETE / MASONRY
Call 623-535-8439
623-546-7714
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED
UTER COMPEPAIR& TV R DATA RECOVERY SPECIALISTS
West Valley View
Friday at 1pm
From Quick Fixes to Complete Overhauls
Res. and Com. Roc203136 • Bonded/Insured
Laptop Specialist 10540 W. Indian School Rd., Suite 1B
Classified Ads
LANDSCAPE, INC. C
Irrigation Repair
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
Desert Rose • Garage Coating
303 W. Van Buren St. Ste. 105 • Avondale, AZ 85323 gabrielsapplianceservice@hotmail.com
New
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
Parts & Repairs for most major brands. MAJOR APPLIANCES REPAIRED IN HOME Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Ranges SMALL APPLIANCES & VACUUMS REPAIRED IN STORE including Oreck & Kirby
ELECTRIC
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
COMPUTER/IT SERVICES
LANDSCAPING ROC278660
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
HANDYMAN
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Not a licensed contractor
&
LANDSCAPING
DESIGN
Custom Landscaping & Hardscaping • Pavers • Synthetic Grass • Putting Greens • Concrete • Fireplaces• BBQ • Retaining Walls • Curbing • Sprinkler Installation & Repair • Tree & Plant Installation Licensed • Bonded • Insured FREE ESTIMATES ROC#202397 ROC#219652
www.flatironlandscaping.com
623-670-0080
Pavers • Brick & Block Walls Flower Beds • Mowing General Clean Up Tree Trimming • Sprinklers Drip Lines New Installation & Repair
Armando Felix (602)460-7100
Not a licensed contractor
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& SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING
Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC
Saunders Painting
Free Estimates
Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing
Javier 623-249-9395
Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
623-266-9798 602-826-3969 Mobile
Not a licensed contractor
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC
A-CALL A-CALL 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
References Available
Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
We’W Wree’e’rereonon onlylyly a caaallca llll aw caaw awayay ay!
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
Mike (623) 764-1294
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
MEDICAL SERVICES
PEST CONTROL The Bug Stops Here
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
“A Passion for Caring”
L&M
PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC
623.547.7521
• Residential & Commercial Our Goal is not to be the • Pest Control • Weed Control With A 6 Month Biggest - Just the best! Guarantee Mitch Stevens • Restaurant Inspections & OWNER-OPERATOR Quality Control A Referral Is The • Home Inspection & Sealing • Pigeon Control • Bees & Wasps Best Compliment Bus • Roof Rat & Gopher Abatement 623 932 4168 • West Nile Virus Control & Cell Treatment For Residential & 623 932 4168 Golf Courses • Scorpions • Fleas & Ticks License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com
PAINTING
PLUMBING
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West! In-Home care service for your loved ones On Call 24/7 Customized Care Experienced Staff • RN Supervised Serving the Greater Phoenix West www.acompassionatehomecare.com
ERIC SAUNDERS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Your West Valley Plumber
FREE ESTIMATES
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
MOBILE:
No Contracts • Payment Plans
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
ROC Lic. #170982
PAINTING
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095
Free Estimates
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...
REMODELING
Mel White Ent., Inc. • Remodeling • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • New construction • Residential or commercial
www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
6500
(602)291-1801
$
24 hour Service (No Extra $)
Senior & Military Discounts
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee Water Heaters Installed starting at $
695
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED • REFERENCES • ROC 121414
Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
PLUMBING
ROOFING
234804 & 234805
HAMILTON & HAMILTON Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
POOL SERVICES
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
PLUMBING
REMODELING
FREE ESTIMATES
623-293-2648
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
All Types of Roofing
FREE
& Design Studio
29 SERVICE CALL
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
• Bathrooms • Room Additions • Kitchens • Patio Covers 15% • Flooring • Garages OFF
www.almeidaroofing.com
www.yoursoncontracting.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
(623) 582-4477 Licensed •Bonded • Insured • ROC#223524
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR
623-535-8000
Same Day Service
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
35.00 CHECK-UP
$
602-743-3175
Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! ROOFING
TREE SERVICES
AZ’s Best Roofing
Lawn Care
All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial
FREE Estimates Almeida Roofing Inc. Why Settle With
ESTIMATES!!!!! All Plumbing Repairs
AIR CONDITIONING
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
ROOFING
623-299-7111 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
License #ROC209589
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
PLUMBING
Inc.
LANDSCAPING
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
the Rest When You Have The Best!
Monsoon Specials Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured
623-522-9322 ROC#286561
• Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
UPHOLSTERY FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
WINDOW CLEANING Window Cleaning
PIGEON REMOVAL
Solar Panel Bird Fencing High Pressure Cleaning Solar Panel Cleaning Insured/Work Guaranteed (623) 547-4618
WWW.GOTPIGEONSAZ.COM
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LOWEST TAXES IN THE VALLEY
$
12,000 OFF
ALL NEW
2017 F-150s
In Stock!*
*(Must finance through Ford Motor Credit Company. See dealer for details)
Certified Pre-Owned
MANY WITH LIMITED LIFETIME POWERTRAIN PROTECTION!
2016 KIA SPORTAGE
(SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS)
FIRST TIME BUYERS / BANKRUPTCY / BAD CREDIT / NO CREDIT Our Experienced team of financing professionals are here to help.
2012 HONDA CR-V
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK
20 CARS UNDER $10,000 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE #P7448A 4 X 4, Sport trim, lots of room! ..............................
2007 FORD FOCUS
#17532A SE trim, 37 MPG Hwy, fun to drive! ....................... #P7450 1 Owner, AWD, fully loaded, roomy & ice cold A/C!
$
15,495
2016 KIA FORTE
#17530A Only 51k miles, AWD, leather interior, all the bells and whistles, Honda reliability
$
17,922
2013 MINI COUNTRYMAN
#17112A Only 29K miles, Premium package, 1 owner, showroom clean, a must see!
$
18,455
2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
2006 ISUZU ASCENDER
#17371A LS, just reduced!, dual zone A/c and more!! ..........
2008 FORD RANGER
#17125B XL trim, split bench seats, looks like new! .............
2004 FORD F-250
#X7386 XL trim, 4 X 4, nice everyday truck ..........................
$
3,495
$
3,795
$
3,995
$
4,658
$
4,895
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING
4,925
$ #P7461A Only 51K miles!!!, a must see! ......................................
2006 BMW 325i #P7438 Only 15K miles, LX edition, fully loaded, like new and 39 MPG
$
12,995
2012 JEEP LIBERTY
#171118A Ready for those trips up north!! 1 owner, loaded, ice cold A/C, 32 MPG Hwy
#T7366A 30 MPG Hwy, dual zone A/C and more!! ................
$15,395
2016 CHEVY TAHOE
#P7457 Limited edition, only 13K miles, remaining factory warranty, loaded, 37 MPG Hwy!!
$
16,957
2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2006 FORD F-150
#17421C XLT trim, 4 X 4, chrome wheels, nice ride! .....................
2009 MAZDA 3
#17348B Sport model, 5 speed manual trans, great on gas!
2006 HONDA CR-V
#X7416 4 X 4, great on gas, loads of room ...........................
2011 DODGE VENZA
#P6746B Dual zone A/C, aluminum wheels and more! ........
2015 FORD FIESTA #P7446 Only 57K miles, leather interior, fully loaded, room for all!!
$
12,878
2012 GMC SIERRA
#17081A Only 16K miles, fully loaded, 3rd row seating, rear A/C, sharp & only
$
38,988
2017 RAM 1500
#17561A Trailhawk edition, only 3K miles, 4 X 4, too many options to list!! Will not last!
#P7358 36 MPG hwy, auto, rear spoiler, lots more! ..............
$
40,995
2016 CHEVY SILVERADO
2008 HONDA CR-V
#T7394 2.4L 4 cyl. Engine, 5 speed auto, nice! .....................
2011 FORD TAURUS
#P7353 SEL, low miles REDUCED!! .......................................
2015 CHEVY SONIC
#P7423 LT, remote engine start, 35 MPG hwy. .....................
2008 FORD EDGE
#17471A Leather interior, Dual zone A/C, priced to move! ...
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA #P7425 Only 55K miles, automatic, ice cold A/C, well equipped, bed liner and more!
$
16,495
#P7444 Only 15K miles, top of the line Laramie Pkg., Hemi powered, will not last!!
$
31,995
#P7418 Only 2K miles, 4 X 4, remaining factory warranty, loaded, priced to sell!!
$
33,495
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM
All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Photos for illustration purposes, only. Offers valid through September 12. See dealer for details.
#17461B 4 cyl., loaded and priced right!..............................
2008 CHEVY SUBURBAN
#17195A Third row seating, rear air, lots of room!................
$
4,895
$
5,395
$
5,995
$
5,995
$
7,795
$
8,698
$
8,995
$
9,992
$
9,995
$
9,995
$
9,995
$
9,995