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Firefighter’s friends, family thank Goodyear BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

NEWS .............. 4 Litchﬁeld Park, The Honey Foundation donate books

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The family and colleagues of Austin Peck, a Goodyear fire engineer who recently died from a rare form of occupational cancer, thanked the city council for its compassion during his battle with the disease. These battles are deemed “occupation cancer” because science proves they come from carcinogens in the smoke the firefighters are attempting to extinguish. Peck’s uncle, Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon, called the Goodyear Fire Department a “first-class organization.” “The fire service is a ferocious family,” Shannon said during the September 9 call to the public. “We come together during difficult times. He never went without a paycheck. The family was overwhelmed by the support he received from the city.” Shannon said the Peck and two other firefighters’ cancer diagnoses have galvanized the brotherhood. “You are right,” Shannon added in response to an introduction to the firefighters by Mayor Georgia Lord, who said the following speakers were going to discuss a “serious topic.” “We always knew firefighters were at risk and potentially hurt on the job. Now the science for us is essentially undeni-

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Austin Peck put up a brave front during his treatment of sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma, abbreviated SNUC, a rare, aggressive disease in the lining of the sinuses or nose. (Photo courtesy Austin Peck, June 2018)

able. We have great legislation that identifies the known cancers contracted on the job. It’s is a scary, scary concept for cities to know they’re putting employees in harm’s way without any ability to change

that. Your fire department is top notch in terms of what they do to make sure their members are safe.”

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Buckeye state trooper arrested for sex crimes BY ADIANNA BERMUDEZ

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Tremaine Jackson, a 43-year-old state trooper from Buckeye, was arrested September 10 on 61 charges related to sexual abuse, kidnapping and fraud against nine victims. Jackson had an initital Maricopa Coun-

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ty Superior Court appearance on September 11. He is being held at Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail on a $150,000 bond with a court appearance scheduled for September 18. A 13-year state trooper, Jackson is accused of creating false allegations against the women to justify him stopping them

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Litchfield Park man convicted for sex crimes BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

them and then watching them. And in A Litchfield Park man will spend 11 July, Rodriguez pleaded guilty to two years in prison after being felony counts, including one convicted for sexual exinvolving an image of a child ploitation of a minor. whom doctors estimated to Alan Dain Rodriguez, be younger than 5 years old. 37, pleaded guilty to his Rodriguez was prosecutcharges in July, according ed by Assistant Attorney to Attorney General Mark General Todd Lawson. Brnovich. Upon his release To report exploitation of from prison, Rodriguez will children, visit the National remain on probation for the Center for Missing and ExDain Rodriguez, 37, ploited Children’s Cyberrest of his life and register Alan of Litchfield Park was conas a sex offender. victed for sexual exploita- Tipline at report.cybertip. In October 2017, Mar- tion of a minor. (Photo cour- org or call 1-800-843-5678. Attorney General Mark The public and electronic icopa County Sheriff’s Of- tesy Brnovich) service providers can make fice investigators identified a computer from the Phoenix area shar- reports of suspected online enticement of ing graphic depictions of child sexual children for sexual acts, extrafamilial child exploitation online through a peer-to- sexual molestation, child pornography, peer file trading network. Investiga- child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, untors were able to trace the computer solicited obscene materials sent to a child, to the Rodriguez’s home in Litchfield misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet. Park and executed a search warrant. Those who are in immediate danger In an interview with detectives, Rodriguez admitted to searching online for or know someone else who is should child pornography videos, downloading call 911 or their local police.

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“Most of us in here are parents or we have loved ones who are female,” said According to the document, the Ar- Col. Frank Milstead, the department’s izona Department of Public Safety director. “And to think that under the (AZDPS) received its first complaint color of authority and the trust that the May 19. An investigation began im- public places on the shoulders of law mediately. After a second enforcement is betrayed complaint, Jackson was by a single trooper who put on leave. He has since victimizes women on a been terminated from the traffic stop is horrifying.” department. The AZDPS investigaOne woman described tion uncovered a pattern an incident that occurred in Jackson’s use of DPS on December 15, 2018, on systems that align with McDowell Road in Phoethe victims’ accusations. nix. She reported she was During all incidents, held for 45 to 60 minutes, Jackson hid his location during which Jackson from DPS systems. He made her talk about her is said to have misled the Tremaine Jackson, 43, of personal life and give him Buckeye was recently ar- department regarding his rested and terminated from whereabouts and created her phone number. Jackson is also accused his position with the Arizona false reports describing Department of Public Safety of demanding sexual fa- for 61 charges related to al- why he pulled the women vors from the victim, leged sexual abuse, kidnap- over. which she denied repeat- ping and fraud against nine AZDPS also reports victims who he is accused edly. When the victim was of pulling over because he that Jackson targeted his finally released, Jackson found them attractive. (Pho- victims outside his norcourtesy Arizona Department requested to follow her on to mally scheduled hours, of Public Safety) Snapchat and text her. then falsely clamed overThrough the investigation, the time pay. AZDPS discovered eight more victims “The Arizona Department of Public with similar stories. The investigation Safety deeply regrets the reprehensible found that Jackson stopped more wom- acts perpetrated by Tremaine Jackson. en drivers than he did men, while all Jackson broke all trust with the comother state troopers stopped two men munity and the Department. We will for every one woman they stopped, continue to investigate any new leads according to the document. The oldest or information,” Milstead said. known incident occurred October 29, AZDPS believes there are more vic2018. tims out there and encourages them to After Jackson’s arrest and subse- file a report. The victim hotline numquent firing from the AZDPS, the de- ber is 602-223-2389. Victims can also partment held a press conference to visit azdps.gov/jackson to submit a discuss the allegations. report.

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Sen. Paul Boyer, who represents Glendale and North Phoenix, took the podium next and said he was appreciative as well. He understands, he said. In 2017, Boyer was the primary sponsor of House Bill 2161, which added to Arizona Revised Statute 23-901.01: “Any disease, infirmity or impairment of a firefighter’s health that is caused by buccal cavity and pharynx, esophagus, large intestine, lung, kidney, prostate, skin, stomach or testicular cancer or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma or malignant melanoma and that results in disability or death is presumed to be an occupational disease as defined in section 23-901, paragraph 13, subdivision (c) and is deemed to arise out of employment.” “We’re all very appreciative of what you’ve done for Austin,” Boyer said. “Now do the right thing for Gilbert.” He was referring to Gilbert Aguirre, Peck’s colleague who has cancer, and his battles with the Goodyear firefighters’ insurance company, CopperPoint. He has chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of blood-cell cancer that starts in the bone marrow. “The carrier is CopperPoint,” he said. “They work for you — not the other way around. They do have a duty to do right and be fair to those who have contracted a sickness on the job. You have a duty to your employee to do the right thing by him. “All we’re asking is to do the right thing morally and legally. I know Gilbert. He’s never once complained. Firefighters are there for us on our worst day. The only thing I ask is we support Gilbert on his worst day.” Peck’s father, Mark, a Scottsdale dentist, became emotional as he described his son’s five workman’s comp denials. However, he was thankful for Goodyear officials’ support. “You enabled Austin to accomplish healing with his family,” he said. “You gave him a chance to recover and he fought really hard. Your HR department, police department and fire department all bent over backward and sideways to make hospital visits. They took his shifts and allowed him to heal and sometimes come back to work. “As we all know, Austin and others afﬂicted by cancer are fighting their cancers, for their lives, for insurance coverage and the benefits their children and families should receive beyond that.” He said he didn’t want his son’s death to be in vain. “There’s a lot that Austin wanted in his fight,” he said. The younger Peck wants firefighters and other first responders to make fighting their illnesses a priority over having to battle insurance companies. “To do this, Goodyear needs to take the lead for the whole nation,” he said. “It needs to start here.” United Goodyear Fire Fighters Association President Stephen Gilman took the podium last, saying it’s been an “emotional week.” “Thank you for reaching out to us and offering condolences to the Peck family and our brother, Austin Peck,” he said, reiterating the bond between firefighters. “I also want to thank the other fire departments who provided the apparatus to run the procession, the other police departments, the Goodyear Police

Austin Peck is survived by his wife, Erin, and children Marley and Harper. (Photo courtesy Austin Peck, June 2018)

Officers Association and the police department. This was planned in a very short amount of time. I think we honored our brother accordingly.” Gilman took a shot at the city of Glendale, however, and its initial lack of support for firefighter Kevin Thompson, who also suffers from cancer. “This is not Glendale,” he said. “This is a city that works together. I’m proud to say the city management is on board

to work with us. I’m hopeful we can reach a resolution in the future to help Gilbert Aguirre.” Peck, who had retired from the Goodyear Fire Department, died August 31 from complications associated with adenocarcinoma. Peck is survived by his wife, Erin, and two daughters, Marley and Harper. A GoFundMe has been set up for them at gofundme.com/f/help-austin-family.

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LP, nonprofit donate books to local elementary school BY CARRIE SNIDER

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Litchfield Elementary School students are getting a dose of kindness — by way of books about kindness. The Honey Foundation recently applied for a scholarship through the city of Litchfield Park so it could gift the books to the school. The book and the school are very special to the founders of the Honey Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes kindness. Jaime and Justin Clarke started the organization in 2012 in memory of Justin’s twin brother, Scott Clarke, who showed kindness to others. Every Mother’s Day, Scott would bring roses and money to a local Starbucks and ask the clerk to give coffee and roses to mothers who came in. It was a random act of kindness that no one else knew about until 2011. That year, Scott’s own mother came in and received a free coffee and a rose. She found out the kind stranger was actually her son. Sharing that story at his funeral has already inspired others to do their own random acts of kindness. “I wondered what caused people to

do acts of kindness, and it’s stories like these. People hear it and they think, ‘I can do that,’” Jaime said. Grieving for Scott and wanting to honor his memory led Jaime and Justin to start the Honey Foundation, whose goal is to teach students life skills through kindness. It raises money to help other charitable organizations, including the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the American Cancer Society, several local elementary schools, and other community-based organizations. Plus, its Kindness Education Program is in schools in Arizona, California, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey an Texas. Also, Justin and Jaime Clarke wrote the children’s book “The Kind Bee: Just Bee Cause” as a way to spread kindness in a fun and meaningful way. When they learned that the city of Litchfield Park was offering a scholarship to local nonprofits, they jumped at the chance to use it to give books to students at a local school. But not just any school. Litchfield Elementary is close to the Clarkes, as Justin and Scott attended there as kids. Litchfield Park Mayor Tom Schoaf

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said that each year the city sets aside some of the budget for local nonprofits that can offer services to local residents. “One of the recipients of a distribution this year was the Honey Foundation,” he said. “This foundation is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving interactions between children by eliminating bullying and emphasizing kindness.” The scholarship from the city of Litchfield covers the cost of 70 books, which isn’t enough to give all of the students their own books. But school prin- Jaime and Justin Clarke, founders of local nonprofit The Honcipal Sabine Hopper has ey Foundation, are donating 70 copies of a book they wrote, some ideas about how to thanks to a scholarship from the city. The book, about kindness, is going to students at Litchfield Elementary School. (Subdistribute them. mitted photo) “Every year we try to give all of the second graders their own on donations to increase its library as book, since that is a critical year for well as gifting books to the students. reading. We have 120 second graders, The Honey Foundation is run by all so 70 books would be a good start.” volunteers and uses a bee as its mascot. Hopper added that receiving books “Bees pollinate the world, and we’d from the community is a double bless- die without them,” Jaime said. “That’s ing, as they are feeling support from like kindness. Also, honey is sweet and the community while making books never spoils.” more accessible to kids who are learnWhile Jaime and Justin have a famiing to read. ly and jobs, they said their lives really “You can never have enough books,” revolve around the foundation. she said. “I would do more of it could,” JaiThe school doesn’t get a lot of fund- me said. “This is true to my heart — it ing to buy books and heavily depends feeds me.”

Buckeye police debunk rumors of Verrado MS threat BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Buckeye police determined it was safe for students at Verrado Middle School to attend their classes earlier this week after rumors regarding a threat began to circulate. According to police, Verrado school officials became aware on Friday, September 13, of a social media post warning students not to attend their classes the following Monday, September 16. Police were subsequently alerted and an investigation commenced. Police ultimately determined no threat was made toward the school, its

students or its staff and at no time was anyone in danger. Police did learn, however, that during an altercation between two students at lunch, a student nearby allegedly made comments suggesting that one of the students would become a school shooter, which then started rumors. At no time did anyone make any threat or do anything that suggested they would pose a threat to the school. The investigation will continue and charges may be filed against those students responsible for the rumors and social media posts if appropriate.

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Avondale spends decade as Kids at Hope City BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Ten years ago, on September 14, 2009, the city of Avondale became the nation’s first official Kids at Hope City. At that time, the Avondale City Council signed a resolution demonstrating a commitment to learn and share a set of principles and practices that support the success of all children, without exception. This commitment became Avondale’s cultural framework designed to engage entire communities to support success for all children, no exceptions.

Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise will issue a proclamation recognizing the city’s commitment to being a Kids at Hope City for the past decade. “Kids at Hope is honored to recognize and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city of Avondale’s designation as our country’s first Kids at Hope City,” said Rick Miller, founder and executive director of Kids at Hope. “A Kids at Hope City believes and practices the belief that all children and youth are capable of success, no exceptions, and

models that commitment so others can emulate its importance. “From the mayor, city council and local leaders, the city of Avondale understands that helping children navigate the opportunities and challenges of life is a community responsibility.” Over the past 10 years, the city has had a considerable number of accomplishments. These include the recruitment and involvement of nine local schools. The city has also hosted a multitude of trainings, which trained over 500 adults

to be certified “Hopeologists.” Several “Time Traveler Summits” were coordinated and have impacted more than 31,800 local school students. The city also hosted several events annually, including Kids at Hope celebrations at a local Peter Piper Pizza. To learn more about Kids at Hope programs and initiatives in Avondale, contact dgardner@avondaleaz. gov or 623-333-2723. To find out more about Kids at Hope national initiatives, visit kidsathope.org.

Avondale community relations department receives national award BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale took a first place Savvy Award at the 2019 City, County, Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) Annual National Conference. The award was presented to Avondale’s community relations team during 3CMA’s Savvy Awards on September 5, at the 31st Annual 3CMA National Conference in Denver, Colorado.

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Avondale’s entry, Business in Brief, won top honors, receiving the prestigious Savvy Award in the Graphic Design Publication category. Two other marketing entries from Avondale were selected as finalists: The city took second place with a Silver Circle award in the category for Printed Publications/ Reports and an Award of Excellence in the Digital Interactive Newsletter category.

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Savvy Awards are presented each year in multiple categories. The Savvies salute skilled and effective city, county, agency or district professionals who have creatively planned and carried out successful innovations in communications and marketing. According to 3CMA, more than 700 entries from 213 jurisdictions were submitted from across the country this

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Meals of Joy bringing 1920s to fundraising gala

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Meals of Joy, a nonprofit senior meal delivery program, will host its annual fundraising gala from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 12. The annual Party for Joy, themed “A Roaring ’20s Affair,” will be hosted from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom at PebbleCreek in Goodyear. Each year, the gala recognizes individuals who make a significant impact on the local senior community. And this year’s distinguished Community Impact honorees are Arizona Rep. Joanne Osborne and Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck. “The individuals chosen for this year’s Community Impact award embody the true spirit of community leadership and dedication to those in need. Both have served the West Valley in leadership roles tirelessly for years to ensure that we are making the commu-

nity we live in the best it can be,” Meals of Joy founder Larry Cervarich said. Meals of Joy was founded as a nonprofit in 2015 to offer fresh, delicious and hand-delivered meals to seniors who are unable to cook for themselves or are on a limited budget. In Arizona alone, 17% of the senior population is at risk of going hungry. Every day, they make the impossible choice between basic needs such as health care or a healthy meal. Currently, Meals of Joy provides fresh, healthy and ready-to-eat meals to seniors five days a week. Meal price is determined by income and meals are delivered to locations throughout the West Valley, and wherever volunteer drivers are available. Since its inception, the program has grown steadily in client numbers, and now more than 800 meals a month are being delivered to seniors. Event proceeds will benefit the fund

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that helps Meals for Joy provide lower income seniors with meals. This year’s black-tie optional gala will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and live musical entertainment. A silent auction and “gift card grab bag” will also be hosted. Guests can purchase a

grab bag that will guarantee a gift card valued at $25 but some are worth more. The ballroom at PebbleCreek is located at 16262 W. Clubhouse Drive in Goodyear. Gala tickets are $95. Tickets can be purchased at the Meals of Joy website, scosic.org.

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and community vitality department supervisor for the city of Surprise, a role she has had since 2017. She also served in the Surprise city manager’s office as an executive management analyst. Prior to her work in Surprise, she held various managerial roles for city of Phoenix’s public works department. Baltierrez holds two degrees from

After months of stakeholder input, public meetings and hearings, the Avondale City Council on September 9 approved a new specific plan for its city core, formerly known as Avondale City Center. Rebranded as The BLVD (The Boulevard), the revised specific plan now covers 356 acres comprising six trendy district concepts for shopping, dining, entertainment and living, with pedestrian-friendly street and outdoor activities. The new-and-improved plan allows for incremental development to address market demands, reduced regulations and public-private development

partnership opportunities. Along with the city’s economic development toolbox for streamlined approvals and business assistance programs, The BLVD will be one of the West Valley’s newest exciting mixeduse destinations for developers. “The plan was updated to reﬂect evolving market and other conditions, while fulfilling the council’s vision and expectations for a quality unique and pedestrian friendly area that will attract future development,” said Jodie Novak, assistant director for development and engineering services. The City Council also approved an amendment to its general plan to align with the new specific plan, and revised

its zoning ordinance to create a new opt-in zoning process while keeping the original City Center zoning district in the zoning ordinance. Individual properties will be eligible to be rezoned to the new district or may choose to keep the existing CCD zoning. All projects are subject to approval by the City Council and in accordance with the updated specific plan’s district concepts, circulation, open space and development form. This will allow individual properties more ﬂexibility with customized zoning. For more information on The BLVD, contact Cheryl Covert, assistant director of economic development, at 623-333-1400 or visit avondaleaz.gov/TheBLVD.

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Teen arrested for firing gun in Buckeye Walmart BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

An 18-year-old is behind bars after a .45 caliber gun he had concealed in his pocket while inside a Walmart in Buckeye went off inside the store, endangering customers and employees. Police arrested 18-year-old Maurice Eugene Weaver Jr., who admitted that his gun went off inside his pocket while he was at Walmart. Buckeye police were called to the Walmart on Watson and Yuma roads at around 5:30 p.m. September 8. The caller told police someone had fired a gun inside the store. Police arrived within minutes but were told by a witness who heard the shot that several teens were seen walking away from where the shot was fired. Officers located a bullet impact in the ﬂoor and fragments of the bullet scattered about. A shell casing was also located. Store security cameras showed two

subjects leaving the aisle and then store at the time the gun went off. Within minutes, officers circulating the area saw subjects matching the description from the security camera in a car in the parking lot. Three subjects were detained and a .45 caliber handgun was found in the car with ammunition that matched the shell casing found at the scene. One of the subjects being questioned — identified as Weaver — had a torn section in his pants near his front right pocket which was similar to that of a handgun going off while in his pants. Weaver was booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail and charged with one count of disorderly conduct involving weapons, one count of endangerment, one count of discharging a firearm within city limits, one count of carrying a concealed weapon while younger than 21, and one count of criminal damage. The two other subjects were released.

Avondale names assistant director of development, engineering services BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

ence in journalism and political sciThe city of Avondale has named ence from Northern Arizona UniJodie Novak as its new versity and a master’s assistant director of degree in urban and development and engiregional planning from neering services. Arizona State UniverNovak began worksity. She is also highly ing with Avondale in active in the American June 2018, serving as Planning Association, planning manager. In Arizona Planning Asher role she oversaw sociation, Urban Land the implementation of Institute and the Interplans including the gennational City/County eral plan, specific plans, Management Associzoning ordinance and ation. She also is credesign manuals. dentialed as a certified Prior to joining Avonpublic manager. Novak. (Photo courtesy city dale, her career spanned Jodie The Avondale Departof Avondale) 22 years of municipal ment of Development planning experience, having worked and Engineering Services is responsifor the planning departments of the ble for the administration of the plancities of Phoenix and Chandler. She ning, engineering, development serspent years as a professional plan- vices center and building safety, whose ner overseeing complex, sensitive functions include land-use planning, and high-profile developments; large zoning, transportation, transit, susmaster plans; and a variety of devel- tainability, engineering plan review, opment types including multifamily capital improvement projects, code residential, commercial, industrial, enforcement, building permits and insingle-family, downtown redevelop- spections. ment projects and more. For more information, visit avonNovak holds a Bachelor’s of Sci- daleaz.gov or call 623-333-4000.

Maurice Eugene Weaver Jr., 18, was charged with one count of disorderly conduct involving weapons, one count of endangerment, one count of discharging a firearm within city limits, one count of carrying a concealed weapon while younger than 21, and one count of criminal damage after a gun discharged in his pocket at a Buckeye Walmart. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Police Department)

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EMCC kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

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Estrella Mountain Community College kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a mariachi performance, Mexican cuisine and more September 17 at the Estrella Conference Center. Plenty more is set over the coming weeks, however, as EMCC has a number of events through mid-October. • September 18 — “History of Dia de los Muertos” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 134 at the Buckeye Educational Center, 902 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. • September 24 — “What’s Your Story” from noon to 1 p.m. in the Plaza Gallery. EMCC President Dr. Rey Rivera will speak about education and the

journey to his success. • September 25 — “MECHA 2.0” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Estrella Conference Center. The event will serve as the student club’s kickoff. • September 26 — “Cesar Chavez Luncheon” from noon to 1 p.m. at the Estrella Conference Center. The luncheon will commemorate the life of Chavez, an American labor leader and Latino American civil rights activist. October 1 — A film showing of “Under the Same Moon” from 10 a.m. to noon in Estrella Hall Community Room South 260. The movie is about a young Mexican boy who illegally travels to the United States to find his mother (who is illegally in the United States)

after his grandmother dies. • October 2 — A film showing of “Selena” followed by a discussion from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Educational Center, 902 E. Eason Avenue, Buckeye. • October 3 — A film showing of “Instructions Not Included” from 10 a.m. to noon in Estrella Hall Community Room South 260. The movie follows a man who has made a new life for himself and the daughter left on his doorstep six years ago but finds his family threatened when the birth mother resurfaces. •October 7 — Laura Pastor speaking from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Estrella Confer-

ence Center. The Phoenix City Councilwoman will speak about generating political awareness and activism and share her experiences in leadership. • October 10 — STEM Panel from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Estrella Conference Center. The panel will include EMCC alumni and STEM professionals.

EMCC seeking partners for Opportunity Fair BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

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Over the Labor Day holiday week, blood donations declined by about 25%, but the transfusion needs of hospital patients remained constant. The community can help make tomorrows better for many people by donating to rebuild the blood supply now. When tragedy strikes, it is the blood on the shelves that saves lives. A Goodyear donor center is available at 14270 W. Indian School Road from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The following public blood drives will be available in the West Valley:

• 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road (Bloodmobile)

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Goodyear • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, September 29, Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road (Bloodmobile) • 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, September 30, Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway (Performing Arts Theater)

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• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, September 26, The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard (Bloodmobile) For a blood donation appointment, visit bloodhero.com (enter city or ZIP code) or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877258-4825).

EMCC begins search for VP of academic affairs BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Estrella Mountain Community College President Dr. Rey Rivera has announced a national search for the college’s vice president of academic affairs is underway. The position, formerly referred to as vice president of learning, was recently vacated by Rivera, who was appointed president in July following Dr. Ernest Lara’s retirement. The VPAA, who reports directly to the president and works collaboratively with the other college vice presidents, serves as the chief academic officer of the college. The VPAA leads, plans, organizes and administers the academic and occupational instructional programs and related support activities that serve the needs of the diverse student body, the community and local industries. The VPAA provides

oversight of institutional and specialized accreditation, coordinates curriculum development, assures compliance with external agencies, and promotes innovative approaches to teaching and learning. EMCC has chosen the Association of Community College Trustees to assist in the search. ACCT has conducted more than 500 community college searches and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the process. Visit estrellamountain.edu/vpaa-search for more details about the VPAA search process. All highly qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The college is seeking a visionary leader with a record of excellence and innovation. Applications and nominations for the VPAA position will be accepted until the position is filled. The target date for applications is October 30.

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Student clubs hosting fundraisers for K9 officer BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Hands 4 Paws and Interact — two clubs sponsored by Marie Buquicchio, a special education teacher at Youngker High School — are raising money for a new Buckeye Police Department K9 officer. Buquicchio’s clubs raised more than $3,200 for a Kevlar vest for K9 officer Cliff last May. While presenting the vest to Cliff, his handler, Officer Dave Smith raised the challenge: “Do you think you guys could raise enough to purchase a new dog?” Cliff’s colleague, Bento, is retiring this year. The kids accepted the challenge. The students of Hands 4 Paws and Interact are hosting fundraisers to purchase Bento’s replacement. “We are swamped,” Buquicchio said. “We literally have three to five fundraisers a month until the end of the school year.” Saturday, September 21, the groups will be at Texas Roadhouse at 15255 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear, for a rib-eating competition between the Buckeye and Goodyear first responders. The organizations will receive 10% of all purchases made between noon and 4 p.m. if guests mention “Buck-

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eye” or “Hands 4 Paws.” The next day, Sunday, September 22, they are hosting a fundraiser at The Main Event, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Guests are invited to leave their receipt and then the two groups will receive 20% of the proceeds. They are selling vouchers for this event that come with $10 game cards. Adoptable dogs will be at the event as well. Additionally, the students will collect blankets, toys and food for shelter animals. Between raising money for a new K9 officer, volunteering at shelters and the Eagle Tail Wolf Sanctuary, and planning a February mission trip, the kids are keeping busy. They are planning a November 2 hot dog-eating contest on November 2 at the Buckeye Fire Station. Registration will be open to the public and there will be activities, games and prizes, along with dogs for adoption, Buquicchio said. “We would love to see a big crowd there,” she added. For more information about any of the events, email marie.buquicchio@ buhsd.org. You could also follow the students’ efforts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

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The robots are coming Editor:

We are in a monumental economic transition that will phase out thousands of jobs in the United States within a decade. It’s not a scary Hollywood scifi film or an H.G. Wells plot; it’s a real and imminent reality that artificial intelligence and automation will replace workers in many divisions of the U.S. job market. This is something that is already happening. Truckers and other transportation industry workers are being threatened with the introduction of self-driving vehicles. Retail workers are being supplanted with automated kiosks. Robotic processes can automate repetitive computer tasks like data entry and web research in hundreds of industries. If you look at how far technology rapidly grew within the last decade and extrapolate that into a projection of the next, the job landscape looks extremely bleak. The worst part of it? No presidential candidate for the 2020 election is talking about these issues. No one, other than Andrew Yang. An entrepreneur and founder of Venture for America, a nonprofit that focuses on creating jobs in struggling American cities, he is the only candidate who is dialed in on the issue of automation and artificial intelligence, with solutions for our country as this Fourth Industrial Revolution moves forward. If you care less about the reality TV show that is politics and more about your community and the economic prison that the U.S. economy could be in if these issues aren’t addressed, I urge you to Google “Andrew Yang,” and together we can move forward. Amanda Vivilacqua Phoenix

Stop the hatred

Editor: Bill Maher shared his thoughts about recently deceased conservative billion-

aire David Koch. Maher said he is glad Koch is dead. He hoped Koch’s death was painful. Koch died from prostrate cancer. Maher commented that he was going to have to re-evaluate his low opinion of prostrate cancer. Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell said she wishes hurricane Dorian makes a direct hit on President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. Actress Debra Messing tweeted that if by chance she were to die in a mass shooting, she wanted to be cremated and have her ashes thrown into Mitch McConnell’s eyes while she was still smoldering. Here we have three examples, of which there are many more, as to just how irrational progressives can be. Not only are their words irrational, but quite frankly, they are dangerous. That kind of talk is by its nature incendiary. Also, what about militant antifa thugs physically attacking conservative students on campus, just because the students are conservative? That’s big-time hatred for sure. In my opinion, nobody can hate like a progressive can hate. God help anyone who gets in their crosshairs. How ironic that it is the progressives who display those popular red, white and blue yard signs on their well-manicured Midwestern lawns, proclaiming, “Hate Has No Home Here.” Really? Try telling that to the progressive-dominated entertainment industry. If you are a conservative, and progressives ever regain national power, you should consider changing your political viewpoint. Or, just to be on the safe side, maybe you should gather up your goods and head for the hills. Don’t forget to pack your essentials, your gold and Campbell’s soup, as you may be in for a prolonged siege from a repressive progressive government. In the meantime, all we can ask of progressives is disagree, yes, but please stop the hatred, and stop it now! It is so totally vicious and so divisive. Progressives pride themselves on taking the moral high ground. Unless they stop their terrible hatred, their

moral high ground will continue to be nothing but self-righteous hypocrisy. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

Good op-ed piece!

Editor: I read the op-ed piece by Jason Barraza about how well his hospital emergency visit turned out for him when a shooting pain resulted in gall bladder surgery. Not only was his physical situation fixed, but his insurance paid all but $80 of the large bill. He asks that policymakers be careful not to disrupt the coverage most people count on. I couldn’t agree more, but when listening to the many candidates spout their intentions, their ideas would be totally disruptive. Some want to initiate government rate setting (price controls), which has proven disastrous every time it has been tried. We end up with drug shortages, limits on drugs and fewer new drugs in the market. Another huge problem candidates are discussing is ways to deal with surprise medical bills, which usually result from an emergency visit. Emergency means the absence of choice. I’m glad Mr. Barraza’s policy covered everything. Many people receive bills weeks after treatment because their insurance denied doctors or ser-

vices for being out of network. The answer is not to give insurance companies more power, but to assure that doctors and hospitals are properly reimbursed. Kerry Harris Goodyear

2020 presidential election Editor:

It is my expectation that President Trump is going to do all of us a big favor and decide some time in earlyto-mid 2020 not to run for re-election. When that happens, I hope the Republicans will nominate someone of good character such as Nikki Haley or Carly Fiorina. Personally, I don’t know what I find to be more despicable about the guy: the way he makes fun of and insults the physical appearance of people or the way that he views women as sex objects. Stewart B. Epstein Rochester, New York

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Letters...continued from page 11 President Trump’s “impeachment.” Really? Even though the conspirators’ coup attempt failed so miserably? Sorry, no do-overs. You’ll get your next (legitimate) shot on November 3, 2020. Then, folks, we’ll see some democracy in action. Ken Williams Goodyear

Remembering September 11, 2001 Editor:

Gee, I was surprised that the September 11 issue of the West Valley View did not (unless I somehow missed it) have an article nor any mention of the 18th anniversary of the attack upon our country by Al-Qaeda’s Islamic terrorists? “We will never forget.” Susan Hewitt Goodyear

Kindness is alive and well in Buckeye Editor:

Common courtesy and kindness are

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alive and well in Buckeye. With so much negativity in the air these days, I wanted to share a recent experience that reinforced why I have enjoyed working in Buckeye for the past 14 years. I was invited through both social media and by friends to attend a fundraiser for a community member in need. I was asked to make a gift basket, so I arrived a little early to the event to add it to the vast array of items to be raffled off, all of which were donated by community members, local businesses or hometown artisans. Even though the reason for the event was not a joyous one, the room was filled with people who merely came to help an individual in need. Joy showed on their faces as generations of longtime Buckeye Valley residents reconnected with folks they hadn’t seen for decades. Given the extreme growth since I came to the community, from around 5,000 to about 80,000, incidents of running into each other have become less frequent. Laughter and stories that started with “remember when” filled the air as folks reconnected and the years melted away. In one area of the room there were desserts that had been donated and a group of volunteers who would sell you

a ticket for the dinner made by the Elks Lodge members. At yet another table, you could buy raffle tickets for one of the many donated items, and volunteers also sold 50/50 raffle tickets, the proceeds of which would almost certainly be donated back to the cause by the winner. As I looked around the room I saw members from the local Daughters of the American Revolution, the Rotary Club of Buckeye, the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Patriotic Committee, the Buckeye Main Street Coalition, small-business owners and, of course, many, many members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (a.k.a., the Elks Lodge). Lots of good work is done by each of these organizations and the positive impact is felt not only by individuals but by the community at large. There are a variety of opportunities to get involved in your community, Buckeye or otherwise; opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of others. I challenge you, as fellow West Valley residents, to find a purpose and be a part of something greater than yourself. Teach your children the importance of sharing, giving and helping others in general — seek out someone in need and make a difference.

A huge thank you to the Elks Lodge in Buckeye for the gift you gave to me, to the beneficiary of your support and to those in attendance that day. Your organization has provided fellowship, patriotic education, philanthropy, and acknowledgement and honor to veterans. Those in your organization have made the community of Buckeye a better place to be. Myra Curtis Litchﬁeld Park

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Fitzgerald stands tall even though his team doesn’t WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

It was one picture posted on social media, a muscled man with braided hair holding a microphone and speaking to a group of school kids seated on the gymnasium floor. The photograph was not professionally taken. Indeed, no press release had been issued and no news photographers invited, which was the point made by the journalist who posted the image. This is how Larry Fitzgerald spends his weekday hours away from the gridiron — giving back, connecting with his community. Last week — not too long after logging eight receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the Arizona Cardinals’ improbable comeback tie versus the Detroit Lions — Fitzgerald could be found down on Durango Street south of downtown, spending time with the students of Academia Del Pueblo, donating tablets, inspiring. Though I was not in attendance, I was moved enough to spend some time thinking about the graceful, beloved superstar this Valley has come to call Fitz. Here’s the question I have been poncause of the manner in which the districts are drawn. For example, Legislative District 4 spreads across the state from Yuma to Tucson with a small part of Goodyear. On the federal level the congressional district is different than the LD4 in Maricopa County; hence the seat we have to vote for is from Tucson and has a dominant support from Yuma. This basically limits the votes in Goodyear to a minority position. Why can’t the city of Goodyear be in one district, allowing all of us to vote with our neighbors, not with isolated areas that have different issues and different philosophies. The system now only helps one political party, not the people who live in Maricopa County and Goodyear. The present system is not in the best interest of the county or the state. The commission acts with little oversight and most voters are not educated about their power or who actually sits on the commission. I believe the Legislature and governor should be the responsible people for redistricting, and if they do not execute their duties responsibly then the legal system can make decisions to

dering for days: of those two ties came in the 2019 seaHas there ever been a professional son opener and served to underscore athlete less fortunate than the supreme waste of talent Larry Fitzgerald when it we have witnessed since comes to spending an enthe Cardinals drafted Fitztire career with one of pro gerald in 2004. sports’ worst franchises? Fitzgerald’s new quarWho, I ask you? terback, the rookie Kyler Who has had it worse Murray, played three of than Fitz all these years? the worst quarters of footWho in the history of ball imaginable, only to be sport has toiled longer for hailed as the next Unitas by one comically awful team some fans and pundits for without a championship playing 15 minutes lights or a ring to show for such out. David Leibowitz. (Photo Herculean efforts and loy- courtesy Advisor Group) Fitz? He’s played out of alty? his mind for 16 years now, You could perhaps make a case for beset by quarterbacks as nondescript Dan Marino, who toiled 17 years with as John Skelton, Kevin Kolb, John Nathe Miami Dolphins and never won varre and Max Hall. a title. Like Fitz, Marino made it to a You know how many wide receivers single Super Bowl, losing 38-16 to the have caught more passes than Larry San Francisco 49ers in 1985. Fitzgerald in the history of the game? Marino, however, made it to the One. playoffs in 10 seasons to Fitz’s paltry And Jerry Rice had two Hall of Famfour. And Marino quarterbacked his ers — Joe Montana and Steve Young teams to 155 wins, a .601 winning per- — quarterbacking him for the vast macentage. jority of his career. Larry Fitzgerald’s Cardinals, by conNow at age 36, Fitzgerald has an untrast, have lost 121 times in his career against 112 wins and a pair of ties. One rectify any problems. It is time to change the current system. Richard Newcomer Goodyear

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proven rookie, who may revolutionize the game or who be yet another Cardinals’ bust, and a new head coach in Kliff Kingsbury, who may be Vince Lombardi in Wayfarer sunglasses or a slimmer Buddy Ryan. My guess? This is the Arizona Cardinals, who every season like clockwork find a way to dash the dreams of their unreasonably faithful fans. We all know how this story ends. Come late season, we likely will be treated to another round of chatter about trading Fitz to a contender and giving him a chance to go out competing for a Super Bowl. I hope it happens, truth be told, because Larry Fitzgerald deserves far better than what the sports gods have dealt him. Sure, he’s earned more than $160 million on the field since 2004. But has there ever been a more cruel and unusual punishment than serving life as an Arizona Cardinal? David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Hello, readers! This week is jampacked with items to discuss, from openings in Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Laveen and Tolleson, all the way over to a property sale in Buckeye and an event in Litchfield Park — essentially the West Valley View’s entire circulation area and then some! So I’ll waste no time letting you in on the details. Here’s the news! First, Little Star Pediatrics is now open in Avondale. Led by Ameeta Chowdhary, the practice provides services ranging from well-child checks and immunizations to diagnoses and treatments for acute and chronic illnesses. Little Star Pediatrics is located at 10575 W. Indian School Road, Suite

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Over in Buckeye, a new Cricket Wireless has opened. The store, operated by Mas Wireless LLC, is at 712 E. Monroe Avenue, Suite B, northeast of Seventh Street and MC85. It is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. A bit further out, a grand opening event is set for Friday, October 25. The event will feature music, food, pumpkin giveaways and more. For more information, visit cricketwireless.com. Speaking of Buckeye, a limited liability company sold the Planet Fitness at 1341 S. Watson Road, southeast of Yuma and Watson roads, for $3.65 million, according to commercial real-estate investment services firm Marcus & Millichap. The tenant of the 20,091-square-foot double net-leased property is the largest Planet Fitness franchisee, operating more than 120 locations. The tenant just signed a 15year lease. For more information on Planet Fitness, visit planetfitness.com. Now, let’s revisit a regular here at the Briefcase. Taco Redempcion, which faced some delays, is finally open in Goodyear. The fast-casual, family-friendly Mexican food restaurant is at 560 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 12, near the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street, south of I-10. Its menu boasts dine-in and take-out offerings such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, enchiladas, ensaladas and more, such as kids’ options, sweets like churros and mudslides, and

drinks like horchata. Delivery through Uber Eats, Postmates and DoorDash is coming soon. Catering through ezCater will be available in November. Taco Redempcion is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit tacoredempcion.com or find it on Facebook @tacoredempcion. Let’s head down to Laveen for a moment. Charlie Mae’s Soul Food opened late last month at the southeast corner of Southern and 51st avenues. Co-founded by Marcus Moody of Avondale, specialties at this down-home comfort food spot include fried chicken, smoked pork chops, catfish ribs, meatloaf shrimp, collard greens, yams, black-eyed peas, fried cabbage, fried okra, desserts, macaroni and cheese and more. As for Litchfield Park, Noelck & Associates Dentistry plans to thank the military with free dentistry for a day. Noelck & Associates will participate in Freedom Day USA Thursday, October 10, through which it will offer military members and their immediate families as well as veterans free exams and X-rays and limited cleanings and treatments. This is the Litchfield Park dental practice’s first time participating. Noelck & Associates is at 551 E. Plaza Circle, southwest of Dysart and Indian School roads. For more information, visit litchfieldparkdentist.com. Finally, CBD American Shaman opened a location in Tolleson. The shop sells hemp oil and CBD, or cannabidiol. Its products contain less than the legal limit of 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, according to its website (THC-free options are available, too). Because of this, the products — which are said to not produce a “high” — are legal to purchase in and ship to all 50 states. The products, which people believe provide various health benefits, come in a variety of flavors, scents, strengths and sizes. Products range from oils to topical creams, body lo-

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Dog owners invent transparent pet gates BUSINESS

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BY NATALIE URQUIZA

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Every pet owner, especially those who have dogs, has likely purchased a dog gate at some point in their life. But because the common purchase can be a pain to install or it can be inconvenient to find the correct size, West Valley residents Ed and Diana Bunyard made their own solution. So, the local entrepreneurs founded ClearPro Barriers & Gates. They hope to ease dog owners’ minds with their transparent dog gates, which are safe, require no tools to install and will not damage walls. “Our walls were in bad shape,” Ed said. “We had a wooden gate where it was like an accordion; our one dog chewed through it. Then we went to metal, and that is when our dog got his head stuck in it. We got tired of bars everywhere in our house.” The idea started when Diana gave Ed an ultimatum: find a new dog gate, because others on the market are not working. “We had every kind of gate out there,” Diana said. “Every wooden, metal, plastic, you name it.” The morning after Diana urged Ed to find a new dog gate, the couple traveled to Lowe’s to find products and materials to create one on their own. Their first prototype, a gate made of lexan with foam around the edges, did not work because the lexan ate up the foam. Then they tried rubber, but that marked up their walls. “It took us a year of goofing around with stuff and we finally found a silicone excursion to go around the outside of it,” Ed said. “We made different prototypes; we have it down now.” Screws and adhesives are not needed for ClearPro. Just push it against one side of the wall and let it lock into place between both sides of the door frame. Videos are available online to show potential customers how to install and clean their transparent gates. “It holds in place pretty sturdily and

Briefcase...continued from page 16 tions, sweets, bath bombs and even pet products. But that’s just a brief look. For more information on CBD American Shaman or exactly what its products are and do, visit rhycbd.com (customers must be at least 18 years old). CBD American Shaman is at 9550 W.

Screws and adhesives are not needed for ClearPro. Just push it against one side of the wall and let it lock into place between both sides of the door frame. Videos are available online to show potential customers how to install and clean their transparent gates. (Photo courtesy ClearPro Barriers & Gates)

will not mark up the walls,” Ed said. “The more you push on it, the harder it will grab onto the walls.” Not only is it safe for the pets, but it is safe for children as well. It can’t be knocked over, and there is no way to get one’s head stuck. “No one can get hurt,” Diana said. “I have a 2-and-a-half-year-old grandson; he can’t get through the gate. He can’t chew it, climb over it, hurt himself or get stuck in it.” Though it took them quite some time to get the gate right, starting the business, their first as entrepreneurs, was also quite difficult. But Ed discovering Inventors Association of Arizona at Gateway Community College is what Diana considers their saving grace. Because navigating the patent system on their own was difficult, Ed and Diana found their answers through IAA. “They are fantastic; they cater to inventors,” Diana said. “It is a safe place for inventors to go to on Wednesday nights.” The association allows the inventors to speak about their products and work out ideas with each other. On a few Wednesday nights IAA even hosts a panel of different investors. “We were on a panel recently with four

inventors and we spoke to about 30 people who came,” Diana said. “They were instrumental in giving us support.” It took them about a year, with the help of a patent agent, to formalize their company and invention. Now, the couple hopes to begin generating sales. Getting products listed by Amazon and

Chewy has been difficult, however. “We are dying to get sales,” Diana said. “We know once someone gets a hold of this gate it will spread like wild fire.” Beyond getting products out into the marketplace, Ed and Diana hope to eventually move into a brick-and-mortar shop and showcase their product at home and garden shows. “We are not in a lightning bolt of a hurry to get big, “Ed said. “It has been a struggle from day one and will be a struggle for quite a while.” The couple accommodates any size dog or wall length with custom-made gates, which vary in pricing. Black and red are the primary available colors for the time being, though more are planned for the future. “We honestly want to help pet owners live in harmony with their pets,” Diana said. “We wanted to share with the rest of the world this fantastic alternative that we have personally used in our home for the past two years.” For more information about ClearPro Barriers & Gates, visit clearprobarriers.com.

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Odyssey’s Weaver quietly having one of 3A’s best-ever football careers BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Chris Weaver is a relatively unknown name, even for those deeply entrenched in the Arizona high school football community. But, the opponents of the senior running back at Odyssey Institute in Buckeye know what’s coming at them each week for the Minotaurs. Weaver, with another outstanding football season, has a legitimate shot to set the state’s career rushing yards record by the end of 2019. In 2018, he totaled 2,398 yards as a junior, just two less than the 2,400 total that led all of Arizona. “As a player, he is the heart and soul of this team,” said Gunnar Strassburg, a senior lineman for the Minotaurs. Weaver, who through two games to his senior season had 489 yards and eight touchdowns in a couple of Odyssey wins, is the last to brag about his abilities. When his success on the ground is mentioned, he is quick to credit the offensive linemen and fellow teammates for great blocking on a team that runs the ball on a majority of its plays. It does, in fact, take significant effort to block for him. Opponents have begun stacking the box with a majority of their defensive players near the line of scrimmage to limit his ability to run.

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In a 55-18 blowout of San Tan Foothills to start the year, Weaver noticed the Sabercats putting nine or 10 players within eight yards of the line. Rather than complain about the difficulty of running against stacked boxes, though, Weaver smiles at the challenge. “It’s cool to think about that I’m part of another team’s game plan, and I get talked about like that, and the respect that the other team has,” Weaver said. This level of success is no surprise, though. He has been the leading back since even his freshman year, when he shocked the coaching staff with his talent. Coach Jon Castellanos, who took over the Minotaur football program before the 2018 season after coaching at nearby Willow Canyon, remembers instantly recognizing Weaver’s ability. He said Weaver “passed the eye test with flying colors” when he saw the then-junior running practice routes even before the team put pads on for full practice. Making jump cuts and showing off speed and strength uncommon for someone of his size — Weaver is not overly big or intimidating looking at first glance — Castellanos knew he had a player to ride for seasons to come. It didn’t hurt that Weaver racked up nearly 1,200 rushing yards and 19 scores as a sophomore the year before, either. “I’ve coached some high school kids that have gone on to play college ball, even a few that have played in the NFL at running back, and this kid has all the intangibles,” Castellanos said.

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ISM Raceway has introduced its Racing Electronics Family Fun Package to create an easy, turnkey way for families to enjoy an exciting day of racing during the Bluegreen Vacations 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Semi-Final race. Starting at $87, the package includes one adult ticket, one junior ticket (17 and younger) and a youth scanner rental from Racing Electronics, allowing young fans to get closer to the action by listening to their favorite drivers and teams communicate throughout the race. “We’re excited about this family package as it adds another element to the race day experience for our younger fans,” ISM Raceway President Julie Giese said. “We’re committed to creating the greatest experiences for

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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, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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Wednesday

The Litchfield Park Historical Society

Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Come and Play with Me

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

Grief Support Group

This support group helps and encourages those in the difficult time after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The group is led by individuals who have experienced grief and can help others discover ways to cope. For information, call Angela at 623-435-2105.

Flag-Raising Ceremony

The city of Litchfield Park invites the public to attend a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the U.S. Air Force at 8:15 a.m. on the front lawn of the Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony. For information, call 623-935-5033.

Thursday

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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

Toddler Storytime

Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Fury Wellness at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.

The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Store

Find affordable prices on clothing, jewelry, home decor, household items, books and furniture from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road.

Grief Support Group

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.

United Way Storytime (Ages 0-5)

Children can sing, listen to stories and make crafts at 11:15 a.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.

Friday

POUND at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Outdoor Neighborhood Movie Night

Bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on while watching “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” at 6 p.m. The movie starts at sunset, but attendees can arrive early to reserve a spot and take part in the pre-event festivities and games at Friendship Park, 12325 W McDowell Road, Avondale.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 ity, force and motion in an Arizona Science Center hands-on physics experiment from 10 to 11 a.m. at Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Pre-registration recommended. For information, email jmarquez@avondale.gov.

Family Book Club

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children in first through third grade and their parents. Come down to the library from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

Cody’s Reading Pack

Children can register to read with a special library dog from Cody’s Pack to practice literacy skills from 10 a.m. to noon at the Downtown Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth Street. Registration is required. For information, email cmartinez@buckeye.gov.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CrossFit Fury, 540 N. Bullard Avenue, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Uptown Farmers Market

Goodyear residents are invited to join a day trip to an indoor air-conditioned market with an abundance of local fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs and more. The group bus will depart at 7:15 a.m. from Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Road. Cost is $33 to $40 and includes transportation. The bus returns at 12:30 p.m.

Sunday

Pinochle

Join others in a game of cards from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Bingo

Buckeye Senior Program participants are invited to a free afternoon of bingo from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Stay and Play

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

Saturday

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

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

We’ve Lost our Marbles: Physics in Action

Children ages 3 to 8 will explore the scientific relationship between grav-

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.

Monday

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

West Valley Human Services Alliance

West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. For information, call 623-935-3781.

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any

mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Yoga at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

EON Business Monday Night Roundtables

Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Toybrary

The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group that builds children’s motor and social skills from 10 to 11 a.m. Toys can be checked out for two weeks at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Northwest Maricopa County League of Women Voters

The Northwest Maricopa County League of Women welcomes all to the first meeting of the season at 6 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 17540 Avenue of the Arts, Surprise. The program will include a brief history and orientation to the League, which is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Estrella Toastmasters

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

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.

Estrella Republican Club

The Estrella Republican Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays of the month to listen to a guest speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For information, call 623-695-2435.

Strong Workout at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a high-intensity workout synced with music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Farmers’ Market

Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through October 30 at 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.

Bingo for Books

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

Needle and Thread

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

Thursday

In Stitches

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

Hot Coffee Series

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350. Guest speaker Gregory McNamee, a frequent contributor on film to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and former columnist for the Hollywood Reporter, will explore the Grand Canyon State on the silver screen from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.

Staying Active with Knee and Hip Pain

Learn how to stay active with knee and hip pain from board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christina Khoury. The free seminar will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Reserve a seat by calling 833-775-1581.

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Goodyear Lions Club

Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses, and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623455-3253.

Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

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.

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“You attend these things, you get involved and actually talk to the person Buckeye resident Paris Davis is a that you have personally impacted, and passionate supporter of volunteerism it’s a million times better than what and community involvement. And you could ever imagine,” she said. through her more than 35 years with Davis, who knows the ins and outs of WaFd Bank, a national bank operating retail banking and mortgage, commerin eight western states with 31 branch- cial and consumer lending, also works es in Arizona, Davis has witnessed to expand financial literacy education. first-hand the difference community In early September, on behalf of WaFd, service makes in the lives of those who Davis delivered a $10,000 check to the are less fortunate. International Rescue ComAs the senior vice presimittee in Glendale, which dent and northwest Arizona provides assistance to peoretail division manager at ple in crisis situations. WaFd Bank Arizona, Da“They have case workvis oversees the operations ers looking at refugees of nine branches in Phoethat are fleeing violent, nix, Sun City, Sun City scary situations and helpWest, Glendale, Goodyear, ing them acquire visas, bePrescott Valley, Paradise come U.S. citizens. Many Valley and Yuma. of their clients are looking “Providing great assisto establish businesses,” tance to our team, helping Paris Davis of Buckeye is Davis explained. “I’m exour clients and creating a the senior vice president cited to partner with them and northwest Arizona really great experience for retail division manager at for financial literacy to them — pretty much any- WaFd Bank Arizona, and help their clientele build a thing that happens under oversees the operations strong future.” of nine branches in Phoethat roof — that’s what nix, Sun City, Sun City The senior vice president I’m responsible for,” Davis West, Glendale, Good- will also be a key sponsor year, Prescott Valley, Par- of UMOM’s Buckles and said. adise Valley and Yuma. But Davis also works (Photo courtesy HMA PR) Bangles in early October, with social and human seran event that benefits famvice agencies that serve the needs of ilies, single women and youth in the low- and moderate-income individ- Valley experiencing homelessness. uals. She serves as an honoree board “For me — to be involved with member for the Washington Federal UMOM — it’s an opportunity to help Foundation, which facilitates direct homeless people that are truly trying to giving to community-based nonprofits. make a difference in their lives, help “I have the opportunity to meet with someone who’s just down on their people that may not have had the same luck and could use a little humanitaropportunities or blessings that I’ve ianism,” Davis said. “Help those less had. For me, I receive more from meet- fortunate that are worrying, ‘Where am ing with these individuals and helping I going to sleep tonight?’” them than I could ever give to them,” And Davis also tackles homelessness Davis said. through her work with Central Arizona In July, Davis and her team present- Shelter Services (CASS). In August, ed a $25,000 check to Care Fund, a she and her team participated in a telenonprofit that helps Arizona families thon that raised nearly $70,000. with ill children pay their mortgage or “That was a great opportunity. The rent. On Saturday, Sept. 28, Care Fund people that work at CASS, they give will host its Desert Sky Gala presented endlessly. They help with job placeby WaFd Bank, to raise funds for the ments, education, with children’s mortgage and rent assistance program. needs. Whatever they need to get them For more information, visit thecareExpert...continued on page 24 fund.org/desertskygala.

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When you think of balance, you might think of balancing your commitments, juggling responsibilities or maintaining a work-life balance. Most adults don’t prioritize their physical balance until a serious health event occurs or after they have already experienced a fall. As we age, our bodies begin to lose some of the protective mechanisms that exist to help us maintain our balance. The fat pads on our feet can start to deteriorate, making it more difficult to stay upright. Vestibular problems can develop in the ear, causing dizziness and vertigo, which can make it feel like the room is constantly spinning. Health conditions can also impact balance. For example, Type 2 diabetes can lead to neuropathy, or numbness in the feet and toes, reducing our control over our feet. There are steps you can take steps toward reducing some of these bodily changes by participating in certain exercises and making lifestyle changes. For example, strengthening your leg and core muscles, improving your flexibility and maintaining the range of motion in your joints can all contribute to reducing your risk of fall. In honor of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, September 23, here are eight tips to help improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling:

In-home exercise Ask your health care professional which exercises he or she recommends. They might recommend activities such as standing on one leg for 30 seconds at a time, doing squats while holding onto a countertop or balance bar or doing heel-to-toe steps on the ground that emulate a tightrope walk.

Fitness practices Certain fitness practices like tai chi, yoga and qi gong (pronounced CHEEgung) have been shown to promote balance for people of all ages. These exercises combine the physical factors that you need to be able to stay upright by improving your flexibility, strength and muscle tone, range of motion and reflexes, all of which tend to weaken with age. They are also low impact, meaning that you can do these practices regardless of whether you have certain medical conditions, though you should always consult with your doc-

tor before you start any new physical activity.

Prioritize your vision Vision tends to decline with age, and if you can’t see very well, it will be harder for you to avoid obstacles on the floor or in your general surroundings, making it easier to trip and fall. Make sure you are visiting your optometrist for a check-up once a year and ensure you have the proper prescription for your glasses or contact lenses.

Reduce floor traffic A typical home can contain many obstacles putting you at risk of falling. Consider removing loose throw rugs and any household clutter from major walkways to avoid tripping. You can also secure rugs with double-sided duct tape or add a slip-resistant backing to the rug. Be cautious of loose cords and loose carpeting and tuck those away if possible. If you have small pets that often walk under your feet, you can try adding bells to their collars so that you can hear when they’re nearby.

falling. Some experts recommend reorganizing your cupboards so the things you use regularly are at eye level, reducing the amount you need to reach. Instead of climbing or straining to reach items on the top shelf, get a sturdy step stool or ask for help from another person. You could also invest in a grabbing tool to reach items that are just out of reach.

Shower with safety According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 230,000 people are injured in the bathroom each year. With water and slippery surfaces, the shower in particular can be a risky place for slips and falls. Try installing reinforced grab bars in and around Teri Elkins is a certified health education specialist, your shower and using slip-resis- ACE-certified health coach and the health and tant mats and rugs to prevent falls wellness coordinator for Sun Health Wellness in For more, visit sunhealthwellness.org. when stepping in and out of the Surprise. (Photo courtesy Sun Health Wellness) shower. If standing for a long period of time makes you dizzy, try using in seat if you don’t have one already. a shower chair or consider installing an Take action against falls before they accessible walk-in shower with a built- happen!

Light up your space Keep your home brightly lit to further avoid tripping on floor obstacles. Consider adding motion-activated nightlights to hallways, bathrooms and the kitchen. Keep a lamp within reach of your bed for easy access in the middle of the night. Traditional switches can even be swapped for glow-in-thedark switches to make it easier to find them in the dark. Make sure any stairs in your home are well-lit by using battery-powered lights at evenly spaced intervals along the stairway.

Save your sole The shoes you wear matter more than you might think. Making sure the soles of your shoes are intact and slip-resistant can mean the difference between a close call and a slip and fall. Slip-resistant shoes work by using special designs and rubber to keep the sole firmly on the ground. Because you can’t always prevent slippery floors, making sure you’re prepared with shoes that will keep you steady will allow you to walk in confidence.

Reduce your reach Reaching for items in cabinets and other tough-to-reach areas in the kitchen and bathroom can put you at risk of

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Those seeking a practical, small car that’s fun to drive yet easy on gas should give this Mazda 3 a look. Traditionally, the car has been offered as a four-door sedan with a rear trunk, but you can also get a four-door hatchback, as seen here. This allows for more cargo capacity, especially if the second-row seats are folded. The Mazda 3 only comes with a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engine, rated at 186 horsepower. This isn’t some cheap motor that sounds like a buzz bomb. Instead, it’s a sophisticated SKYACTIV unit that’s very smooth and loves to be driven hard. Fuel economy is claimed to be 24 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg overall. A six-speed manual gearbox is offered, but we tested the optional sixspeed automatic version. And then there’s a sport-mode switch, which allows for more fun in daily commuting. Plus, the car has the option of all-wheel drive to provide better traction on wet roads. The Mazda 3’s base price is $21,000. However, when we tested the car, we

loaded it up with all the features. The red paint costs $595, while illuminated door sills cost $450. A phone charging pad costs $275, which seems a bit excessive, but even more so is paying $90 for floor mats. In the end, the total tab on this one comes to a staggering $31,930. It’s a good thing Mazda dealers offer discounts. At least the car is really made in Japan, which explains its excellent quality. We also got a car that is fun to drive. The engine wants to be driven hard, handling on tight corners is excellent, the ride quality is smooth, and the brakes stop in a hurry. The only complaint we have is with the well-designed instrument panel, which has a plastic cover that causes a glare at certain times of the day. Also, we did get 29 mpg on highway trips, but in city traffic the engine wasn’t too happy, only getting 19 to 21 mpg in the hot weather. The vehicle did show 23 mpg overall, compared to the 27 claimed, which is reasonable for an all-wheel drive car. Overall, the Mazda 3 is a very nice commuter car. Those seeking the best fuel economy and performance might

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Top, red paint adds $595 to the Mazda 3’s base price. Right, those seeking the best fuel economy and performance might want to pass on the optional all-wheel drive and stick with the standard front-wheel drive version. (West Valley View photos by C. A. Haire)

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The power of partnerships … less me and more we CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Last week, I started a two-part series on partnering, with the hope of bringing some clarity and wisdom for us on the pre-requisite of partnering for success and significance. Let’s start with a partnership example entitled Three Voices — One Heart. In recent years, opera superstars Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti enjoyed singing together. They did it frequently, but prior to their first performance the three world-class tenors had never sung together on one stage. The November 1994 issue of Atlantic Monthly reported that prior to their performance in Los Angeles, a journalist tried to press the issue of competitiveness between the three men. But they quickly disarmed him. “You have to put all of your concentration into opening your heart to the music,” Domingo said. “You can’t be rivals when

you’re together making music.” Do you see that? Even though they were “competitors” in the same market, having different styles and interpretations of opera, none of them were as good as all of them. Mother Teresa said it this way, “You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together, we can do great things.” Most times, it is better to have one person working with you than three working for you. I know what you’re thinking. It sounds something like this, “Partnerships among diverse people who hold different perspectives is impossible in today’s world. There’s no negotiation, no cooperation, only competition and marginalization.” Yes, we do live in world and nation currently fragmented and polarized. Individuals and small tribal focus groups with loud megaphones challenge us to choose their end of the bell-shaped curve. They think their thing is everything. But when “a” thing becomes “the thing,” you don’t get anything — at least for long. Good things taken to extremes become bad things. God didn’t design us to live at the end of the bell-shaped curve. Believe

it or not, sooner or later this, too, will pass. It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass. Why? God hates an unjust or false balance. (Proverbs 11:1.) People who press their finger forcefully on one end of the scale, tipping the scale to their viewpoint without consideration of other’s viewpoints, offend God and others. For every action eventually there is an equal and opposite reaction. When self-absorbed leaders and small focus groups press their finger on the scale, God’s finger presses the other end of the scale, putting things back into balance. God designed people and nations to live in balance and harmony, not at the ends of the bell-shaped curve. This is true in running a nation. A nation is a group of tribes or states who come together for a common purpose. In the case of the United States, it is 50 tribes, each with its own distinctives and needs. One or two states, or even five states, should not run the country. The needs of all 50 states must be considered. The small picture was never designed to be the big picture. What keeps a nation together is its Constitution. The Constitution defines a country’s values. It’s the law of the land.

Any issue outside of the Constitution is a tribal or state issue. One tribe, state or focus group was never designed to run the nation; that’s too narrow, too provincial, too limited in scope. Nations were designed so that no one group or person will get everything they want but they can get something of what they want. That takes appreciation, negotiation, maturity and humility. It’s a celebration of differences. Opposites attract, then negotiate their differences. That requires partnership. We can agree to disagree, but still be together as a nation, organization, church or whatever. Often the rough edge of another is the tool that sharpens us. We tend to grow more by a positive partnership than by trying to go it alone. What is a partnership? Partnership is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organized objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. Simply put, it is less “me” and more “we” (author unknown). Partnerships require give and take be-

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Power...continued from page 22 cause partnerships look for a win-win for the betterment of all. A.W. Tozer said, “God is looking for people though whom He can do the impossible. What a pity that we plan only the things we can do by ourselves.” Think on this quote: “There isn’t a single person in the world who can make a pencil,” stated Newsweek columnist Milton Freeman as he opened his new TV series, “Free to Choose.” “The wood may have come from a forest in Washington, the graphite from a mine in South America, and the eraser from a Malaysian rubber plantation. Thousands of people cooperate to make a pencil.” Let’s conclude with this thought. Part-

nerships won’t work with just a jawbone, a wishbone or a funny bone. Partnerships work with backbone. John Maxwell says, “Jawbones are people who merely want to talk about it getting done. Wishbones are people who merely wish that someone would do it. “Funny bones” are people who never get serious about getting it done. Backbones are people who work together to get the job done.” Here’s the takeaway. If you see a turtle on a fence, it for sure had a partner to get there. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Robert Diaz Lopez Post 6310 in Tolleson is looking to raise $2 million to construct a new building. As part of its fundraising efforts, the group sponsored a golf tournament and fundraiser at the Coldwater Golf Course in Avondale on September 14. After the tournament, Trammell Crow Company’s Phoenix office donated $200,000 toward the project. Post 6310 will also hold a cornhole fundraiser tournament at 11 a.m. at Tolleson Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Entry costs $50 per team or $25 per player. For more information, contact Duffy Smith at 602-621-7349. Then, a week later, at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 28, the city of Tolleson’s VFW Country Festival, also at Veterans Park, will benefit the VFW post. For more information, visit tollesonaz.org/events. 1. Golfers head out to the course for a full day of supporting the local VFW post; 2. Norca Carrasquillo gets her clubs ready to participate in the VFW post’s golf tournament and fundraiser; 3. Kelly Coffman watches a ball fly down the course after taking a swing September 14; 4. Rich Moreno and Eduard Saucedo get in a golf cart to head down to the course; 5. Boby Cervantes and Lorenzo Cierra participated in the Robert Diaz Lopez Post 6310 golf tournament and fundraiser; 6. Al Williamson and Stan Bloch prepare for a day of golf in support of a local VFW post; 7. Dave Rob and Patty Green get ready to golf during the Robert Diaz Lopez Post 6310 golf tournament and fundraiser at Coldwater Golf Course in Avondale.

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Five West Valley students are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The local semifinalists are: Emma R. Noel of Verrado High School in Buckeye; Catherine A. Broski of Millennium High School and Andrew D. Medrano and Megan N. Starses of Trivium Preparatory Academy in Goodyear; and Conner W. Stinnett of University High School in Tolleson. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. Over 90% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. NMSC, a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately

400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Steps in the 2020 competition Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s

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OBITUARIES Larry Dale Graff On Saturday, September 7, 2019, Larry Graff, age 67 of Buckeye, AZ, left this life and joined his father, Leo Graff and mother, Bea Graff. He was born April 14, 1952 in Winslow, AZ. Larry never met a stranger. He always talked to everyone whether he knew them or not. He was a very kind and loving person with a very big heart and a positive attitude. A rosary followed by a funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St Henrys Catholic Church, 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, AZ 85326. I

Brenda Elaine Halvorson Brenda, 73, of Avondale, AZ, was born in Phoenix, AZ, but grew up in Willcox, AZ. She graduated from Willcox High School in 1963. After graduating high school, she went to beauty school in Phoenix and worked as a cosmetologist for 18 years. While working there, she met her husband, Butch, who worked at the pizza parlor next door to the beauty shop. They married after only 3 months of meeting each other and she passed away on what would have been their 52nd anniversary. After her daughter was born, Brenda worked at Rogers Research and Manufacturing, where she put together parts for ground to air communications. She would later take over the company after the owner passed away. Like her husband, she was very involved in Little League, serving as the Snack Shack manager for many years at Holiday Park. She was always at every practice, every game, every play, every concert, and every program for her kids and grandkids. Most of all, she loved to get away from the heat up to the White Mountains at her property in Pinedale, AZ. She loved to play cards with family and loved to spend time visiting and laughing with everyone in the cooler weather. She is preceded by her husband, Butch and her brother, Michael. She is survived by her son, Chad (Dena), her daughter, Stacy (Eric), her grandchildren Zachary, Matthew, and Ethan, her sister, Linda (Harold), her brothers Johnny (Francie), and Jeff (Mary). She was the sweetest wife, mother, nana, sister, cousin, and friend. Her laugh will forever ring in our ears and her spirit will forever be with us at Bennie's Mountain. A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on 2019-09-21 at West Side Church of God, 7925 West Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ, USA.

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Andres Fabian Misquez Fabian AndrÃ©s Misquez, age 24 died on September 2nd, 2019 in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born November 18th, 1994 to parents Lorraine and Robert Misquez. His memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 9:00 AM at Palm Valley Church, 431 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ, 85338. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Gilebaldo Pelagio-Meza Gilebaldo Pelagio-Meza of Tolleson, AZ passed away on September 7, 2019 in Tolleson, AZ with his family at his side at the age of 67. He was born in Penjamo, Guataguano Mexico November 5, 1951 to Victor and Guadalupe Pelagio. He is survived by his wife Hilda Gallardo Villa. A visitation and rosary will be held September 18 from 5-8 PM at Advantage Crystal Rose Chapel and a funeral service the following day at Advantage Crystal Rose Chapel at 10:00 AM with burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery. To see full obituary and leave condolences for the family visit www.advantagefunerals.com

Michael Edwin McCarthy Colonel Michael Edwin McCarthy, USAF, Retired of Litchfield Park, AZ died September 8, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Michael was born in Auburn, New York and enlisted in the Air Force in 1962 after graduating from the University of Miami. He completed his undergraduate pilot training in Laredo, TX and was then assigned as an F4 Phantom pilot to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Royal Thai Air Base during the Vietnam War. He flew 124 missions against North Vietnam and Laos from 1967 to 1968, earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross award. After returning from Vietnam, he met his wife of 48 years, Linda. From 1972 to 1974, Michael had the opportunity to fly with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada as an exchange pilot. Throughout his twenty-eight year career in the Air Force, Michael had assignments at the Pentagon, served with the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the American Embassy in Oslo, Norway and ended his military career as Chief of Staff at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ. He retired in 1990. Following his retirement, he worked for Lockheed Martin and also taught several classes at Arizona State University. He is a published author; his book Phantom Reflections: The Education of an American Fighter Pilot in Vietnam came out in 2007. Michael enjoyed traveling to New England with his wife several times a year, visiting his grandkids in California and never passed up a cold martini and a chance to watch his favorite movie "Casablanca." Michael is survived by his wife, Linda, his daughter Erin (McCarthy) Reasoner, his sister Patricia Voss and his three granddaughters. His Irish humor, quick wit, bright smile and generosity will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 4 at 10am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Avondale, AZ followed by a military burial at 12:30pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, then a reception at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, AZ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Michael Edwin McCarthy to Faith Hospice of Arizona at https://faithofaz.com.

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Dennis Darryl Klute of Peoria, AZ passed away quietly on September 4, 2019. He was 98. Born February 28, 1921 in York, NE, Dennis enlisted in the US Army in 1941. He was stationed in San Francisco and it was there that he met his future wife Ardelle Brown of S Dakota. He was subsequently deployed to the Aleutian Islands where his division was training for the invasion of Japan should it be necessary. After the war, Denny moved to Sioux City, IA to begin his career with Nu-Way Drug Service, Inc. He advanced steadily through the ranks to vice-president and general manager of the Sioux City operation. Denny was a member of the Kiwanis Club and served as a director of the Sioux City Boys Club. In 1977, Nu-Way Drug’s parent company Pamida, Inc consolidated its operations in Omaha. Denny served as a senior VP and was instrumental in the smooth transition of the satellite warehouses into a new distribution center. In 1979, Denny retired from Pamida and moved to Litchfield Park, AZ. For the remainder of his life, he and Ardelle spent their winters in Litchfield Park, where Denny played golf with endless patience and great joy, and the other half of the year at their beloved summer home in Kenora, Ont. They fell in love with Lake of the Woods and for 64 years, the thousands of islands and world-class walleye fishing became Denny’s breathtakingly beautiful slice of heaven. In 2007, Dennis downsized and moved to Good Shepherd Senior Living in Peoria, AZ. Denny was a huge sports enthusiast. He loved many kinds of hunting (he was especially proud of an expedition to Africa) and was an avid fisherman. He coached little league baseball in the 1950's and attended six World Series games through the years. His exuberance for baseball continued through many spring training games during his brother Don's annual winter visit, right up through this past season. An avid reader, Denny would commonly read two newspapers from cover to cover each day. He was always current in world and local events, politics, and of course, baseball and football. Many around him benefited from his views and opinions. Denny was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church with Trinity Lutheran Church in Litchfield Park his home for close to thirty years. Denny was blessed to the end with an exceedingly sharp mind and a flawless memory. He awed us with the details he remembered. The joke to the very end was that if a room full of family and friends couldn't remember something, they resorted to “let's ask Dennis, he will know!” At the age of 95, Denny was the proud recipient of an Honor Flight to Washington, DC. Denny brightened many lives with his wide, infectious smile and generous spirit. In the eyes of his immediate family, and many who met him throughout his life, he was very nearly larger than life. He will be sorely missed. Denny was preceded in death by his wife Ardelle, brother Lowell and sister Margaret George. He is survived by his brother Don of Bradshaw, NE and 3 children: Darryl of El Cajon, CA, Robert and his wife Bic of Grand Prairie, TX and daughter Dee Dee and husband Craig Evans of Redondo Beach, CA. He leaves four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 9:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 830 Plaza Circle in Litchfield Park. All are welcome to a celebratory luncheon immediately following the service, in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom of the Pebble Creek Country Club at 16222 Clubhouse Drive. Interment of Dennis and his Ardell will take place at 1:00 pm, Fr, Oct 4, 2019, at the Nt’l Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Px, AZ 85024. Those who wish to express their sympathy are asked to consider sending donations in memory of Dennis Klute to Trinity Lutheran Church Plaza Circle, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Condolences for the family may be posted at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Superior Court of Arizona Maricopa County JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATION Case Number: JG13152 In the Matter of the Guardianship for: Abigail Christine Fisk NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING Petition for Temporary Guardianship of a Minor Read this notice carefully. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice, contact a lawyer for help. Notice is given that the Petitioner has filed with the Court a Petition for Temporary Guardianship of a Minor. Hearing Information: A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the petition as follows: Hearing Date and Time: 30-Sep-2019 at 9:30 am Hearing Place: 3131 W. Durango, Phoenix, AZ 85009-6292 Judicial Officer: Honorable Melody G Hannon Response: You can file a written response to the petition. File your original written response with the court, mail a copy of the or iginal response to the petitioner(s), and provide a copy of your response to the Judicial Officer named above at least 5 business days before the hearing. Or, you can appear in person at the hearing. You must appear at the hearing only if you wish to object to the petition. Additional information for assistance may be available from the Self Service Center a t http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/superiorcourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Index.asp Publish West Valley View, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 2019 / 23521

INVITATION TO BID Bids: October 30, 2019 – 10:10am Project: Verrado Marketside Commercial Phase 2 Improvements

INVITATION TO BID Bids: October 30, 2019 – 10:00am Project: Verrado East District Traffic Signal Installation and Improvements

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Verrado Marketside Commercial Phase 2 Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete and paving on McDowell Road; water installation, concrete and paving on Market Street; and streetlight installation and associated items in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on September 20, 2019. Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com for access to the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – October 1, 2019 at 11:30 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received October 30, 2019 no later than 10:10 am at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado Marketside Phase 2 Commercial Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Publish: West Valley View/Business, Sept 18, 25, 2019 / 23868

DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Verrado East District Traffic Signal Installation and Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to the removal of existing concrete and paving, installation of a traffic signal, storm drain, concrete and paving and associated items in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on September 20, 2019. Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com for access to the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – October 1, 2019 at 11:00 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received October 30, 2019 no later than 10:00 am at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado East District Traffic Signal Installation and Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Publish: West Valley View, Sept 18, 25, 2019 / xxxx

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 at 5:00 P.M., and that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS during a City Council Meeting scheduled on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 at 6:00 P.M., both at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Rezone Application #18100001 as submitted by Jack Gilmore with Gilmore Planning for a proposed residential community consisting of 79 single-family detached homes and 121 attached townhomes on the northeast corner of 99 th Avenue and Van Buren Street for a variance to rezone the parcels from C-2 to PAD, including APNs 102-53-326 and 102-53-327. (Mira 99 / Ordinance No. 586 N.S.) Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Replat Application #18100001 as submitted by Jack Gilmore of Gilmore Planning for a proposed residential community consisting of 79 single-family detached homes and 121 attached townhomes on the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street, including APNs 102-53-326 and 102-53-327. (Mira 99) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Site Plan Application #18100001 as submitted by Jack Gilmore of Gilmore Planning for a proposed residential community consisting of both single-family detached homes and attached townhomes on the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street. This includes APNs 102-53-326 and 102-53-327, and the property is currently zoned General Commercial (C-2). (Mira 99) Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. /

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

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MSRP

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10,115

40,460

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ALL 2019 FORD F-150

2018 FORD ECOSPORT SE 4X4

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27,596

9,658

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JONES DEAL

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MSRP

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34,355

8,589

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2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

2011 FORD F-150

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19398A

19271A

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$6,718

$8,918

2015 FORD F-150 XLT

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7,107

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$20,918

$21,918

2018 RAM 1500 SLT

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19192A

19079A

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$22,718

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2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT

19415A

19156A

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$23,718

$23,818

2017 FORD F-150 XLT

2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE

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P8617

P8620

P8629

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$25,918

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19094A

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$28,518

$29,618

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2017 FORD F-150 XLT

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SOLD

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$33,818

2018 FORD F-150 XLT

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19363A

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$38,418

$51,718

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35,535

MSRP

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*Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. ** Customers that currently Own a 1995 or newer or Lease a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury/Competitive Car, Truck or SUV who Trade In or have an expiring Lease will receive Trade-In Assistance Bonus Customer Cash toward the purchase of an eligible vehicle. All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 09/24/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.