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September 25, 2019
The Voice of the West Valley for 34 years
Valley mayors call for education overhaul BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY
West Valley View Staff Writer
A recent Scottsdale roundtable ostensibly focused on the future of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) industries, with Goodyear as a shining example. Yet the discussion quickly went offline, as Litchfield Park Mayor Tom Schoaf and others called for public education overhauls. “I probably would start by having the United States Congress, the federal government absolutely stay out of education entirely,” Schoaf said. Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels also argued for the dismantling of the current education system and rebuilding it to reflect the needs of an evolving workforce. Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said he would support the mission “to get rid of the Department of Education and get the federal government out of this because it’s politicized it, (and) it’s pocketed the money for things that are politically directed and not necessarily to the education case.” The mayors’ comments came at the inaugural mayoral roundtable at the Arizona STEM & Innovation Summit in Scottsdale Sept. 17.
Litchfield Park Mayor Tom Schoaf and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels discuss education at a recent Scottsdale roundtable. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
Perhaps the best example of the tech windfall is Goodyear, which has seen a rush of recent investment from tech firms. Microsoft has purchased hundreds of acres in the Goodyear for data centers.
Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord credited the recent investment by tech firms to years of planning and investment in infra-
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First responders learn active-shooter scenario skills BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Jim Clark, a captain and paramedic with the Buckeye Fire Department, is normally out and about trying to help people. But here he was, snarling with a violent voice: “I’m gonna find you! And you’re never gonna forget me!” Last week in Peoria, 150 people were
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hunkering in various rooms of a church, cowering from Clark. Armed with a “gun,” the howling Clark was hunting them down — and firing. In just under 5 minutes, Clark shot 34 people. None were injured, as Clark was shooting foam pellets. This was part of a “train the trainer” active shooter scenario at Christ Church of
the Valley. The event was sponsored by Cleveland training institute ALICE, an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Before several intense exercises, ALICE staff gave presentations to first responders and community members from around the
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Overhaul...continued from page 1 structure. “We have been preparing for this time for a long time … it’s really something and you just look around and you have all this land and it never comes, never comes, and then all of a sudden somebody threw flower seed over Goodyear and it is popping up all over,” Lord said. Other Valley cities have seen significant investment as well. Last year, a global consulting firm Deloitte signed a development deal with Gilbert to open up a center to service its technology clients that could result in 2,500 new jobs, including 1,500 over the next 10 years. In Scottsdale, a partnership between digital platform creator Infosys and Arizona State University could bring 1,000 jobs to the city at the SkySong development, according to an ASU announcement. Lord, Daniels, Lane and Schoaf were joined at Scottsdale City Hall by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner and Surprise Mayor Skip Hall. One topic discussed was budget overrides, which are not directly connected
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to local governments but can benefit from support from local leaders. While he said he has supported district budget overrides in the past as avenues to provide adequate funding for local districts, Schoaf said the override system is inherently unfair to students in districts that do not pass them. Schoaf said he would like to see the state adequately fund education so that overrides are not a necessity and that he would be willing to pay more in taxes to make that happen. “Absolutely, we pay more when we have an override,” Schoaf said. “Locally, the districts that have an override, we pay more.” The discussion was a timely one as a number of districts in the mayors’ communities will be going out for bonds or budget overrides in November this year, including Scottsdale Unified, Avondale Elementary, Chandler Unified, Gilbert Public Schools, Mesa Public Schools, Higley Unified, Paradise Valley Unified, Phoenix Elementary and Tempe Elementary. Several mayors again turned the discussion to a system overhaul. Lane said the Department of Education had become too politicized. He also echoed Daniels’ criticism,
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saying that society needs to be careful not to hold onto a system that is not working simply because it is the status quo. “These are tough words sometimes to be heard by some folks, but that is really one of the big issues,” Lane said. If the federal government was removed from public education, Arizona would have to reconcile a considerable funding gap. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona was one of the states to receive the highest percentage of its public school revenues from the federal government in the fiscal year 2017 at 13.7%. The education discussion spanned well beyond radical calls for upheaval, though. The mayors also discussed the ways the existing educational infrastructure in their communities affects and is affected by tech industry investment in the Valley. Education funding was also a hot topic as tech employers want to know that there is an adequate education system
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to attracting those companies and residents and preparing students to work in tech jobs. “We can’t expect to be able to educate our children in STEM subjects if we can’t afford to have a teacher who will go and work there to teach them,” Schoaf said. Though cities have no influence over the actual funding of school districts, the mayors pointed to the importance of remaining engaged with the local school districts to provide support in other ways through collaboration and sharing of ideas. “We help in any way we can. We’re showing up,” said Lord, whose city includes five school districts. “You know I always say if you show up, it says you’re interested and many people don’t show up.” Daniels said she brings together leaders from the three public school districts in Gilbert and 33 charter or private schools to discuss important education topics. Lane pointed to programs in the past in which his city has used the Sister Cities program to bring in Mandarin instructors and how the city has supported the robotics team at Saguaro High School. Lane also commended area businesses like Nuro, a robotics and autonomous vehicle company, for working with programs like the Saguaro robotics team.
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Olivia Hajdys tried on a virtual reality headset at the STEM & Innovation Summit in Scottsdale. (West Valley View photo by Kimberly Carillo)
Similarly, Gallego said Phoenix supports local high school robotics teams and has even heard from local teams that want to help solve city problems. “We love the idea of using our great, brilliant students to solve our local problems,” Gallego said. There is still a financial question as to how local governments can support the district’s financial needs. Gallego pointed to her city’s investment
‘Imagine Buckeye’ is ‘best’ general plan BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Buckeye was recently honored for its forward thinking to meet future challenges with the development of its Imagine Buckeye 2040 General Plan. The city took home the American Planning Association Arizona Chapter’s award for 2019 Best General Plan. The award recognizes the significant community outreach, novel design and approach, along with the unique implementation that establishes a time frame to achieve the community’s goals. Through an extensive, citizen-driven effort spanning several years, the city adopted Imagine Buckeye 2040 as a blueprint for creating America’s next great city. This plan guides the city’s decision-making, with a vision for economic sustainability, proper land use, quality roadways and infrastructure, while maintaining sensitivity to the environment. Imagine Buckeye 2040 was ratified by the voters with nearly 80 percent approval. The plan is the culmination of three years of hard work, numerous community meetings and over 260,000 individual community contacts. Imagine Buckeye 2040 is available for full download at buckeyeaz.gov/generalplan.
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Fake school threat was a bad ‘joke’ BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
What started as a “joke” had a pretty bad punchline, as a 15-yearold student at Buckeye Union High School was arrested Sept. 17 for spreading a fake photo of a student being arrested. In his post, the student falsely claimed that the student in the photo had brought a rifle to school to shoot all the teachers. Officers confirmed the image that was posted appeared to show a student being arrested. A school resource officer, however, determined the photo had been taken during a “mock” arrest as part of a law and legal class that was discussing arrest procedures. According to the Buckeye Police Department, the 15-year-old, who was not named due to his age, shared the image on Snapchat, a social media platform that allows its users to share self-de-
leting images and messages. The teen also allegedly indicated that school was canceled for the day and told those who see the post should share it. After officers were alerted to the post and began investigating, a number of students came forward with information on the student who posted the fictitious arrest. That student was then questioned and admitted to stealing the image from another student’s social media and making up the story behind it as a joke. He was arrested on misdemeanor charges. “The student was referred for charges through the juvenile county attorney,” said Donna Rossi, Buckeye Police Department spokeswoman. “It is up to them what if any charges are actually filed. School officials did not return a request for comment by press time.
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Buckeye Police Officer Justin Adams, left, and Buckeye firefighter/paramedic Jim Clark participated in the ALICE “active shooter” training in Peoria. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
Skills...continued from page 1 Valley, with the hope that the participants would in turn stage exercises in their communities. In the church, ALICE’s Brandon Rhone was preaching a specific message: Survive. He encouraged the first responders to use the tools they were learning to train others — especially at schools. To those who worry active shooter training might be traumatic to kids, Rhone has a ready answer: “Every kid in school has to do a fire drill once a month. “Can’t we train the same kids to increase their odds of survival with ac-
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Hearing delayed for trooper arrested on 61 charges against women BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
A rogue trooper charged with preying on women drivers in the West Valley is scheduled to appear in court this week. A preliminary hearing for Tremaine Jackson that was scheduled for Sept. 20 has been delayed until this Friday, Sept. 27, according to the Superior Court of Arizona. Jackson, a 43-year-old Buckeye resident, is a former Arizona Department of Safety trooper who was fired shortly before his Sept. 10 arrest. Jackson, a state trooper for 13 years, faces 61 charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment and attempted sexual assault of eight women. The case made national news, with CNN and the New York Times detailing the charges that led DPS Director Col. Frank Milstead to state, “We are horrified,” in a press conference. The 61 charges stem from eight unlawful traffic stops that Jackson is alleged to have made. At the Sept. 10 press conference, Milstead asked members of the public
who felt they were treated inappro“The department already highly priately by Jackson to call tracks activity and has polDPS. icies in place requiring the “Potential victims have accurate tracking of activibeen identified since the ty to include traffic stops,” press conference,” DPS Sgt. Lee responded. “Jackson Kameron Lee said. “We made the conscious decican’t discuss how many sion to violate those policalls we have received.” cies and public trust as disJackson allegedly entered played by his behavior.” false information into a All of the eight allegedcomputer system, in order ly unlawful stops Jackson to hide traffic stops as long Buckeye resident Tremaine made took place late at was arrested on as an hour-long, during Jackson 61 charges, including kid- night. Five of them were off which he is said to have kept napping, false imprison- of Interstate 10, between frightened women from ment and attempted sex- Interstate 17 and U.S. 101. assault. (Photo courtesy leaving the scene, implying ual allegedly unlawful Arizona Department of Public Two he would let them go if they Safety) stops by Jackson were off offered sexual favors. of I-17, one at Thomas According to documents released Road, the other Northern Avenue. to the press, “Jackson generated DPS One stop, described in the report, warnings with false information, false was nearly in Jackson’s backyard. times, false locations, false violations At 3:29 a.m. Dec. 23, Jackson aland with no … violation of the law to legedly made an illegal stop on the conduct the traffic stop.” I-10 in Buckeye. He directed the driver Lee was asked if the Jackson case led to stop on Verrado Way, about 3 miles to any department changes and/or re- from the West Solano Drive address views, particularly with regard to stops that Jackson gave as his residence and tracking. when he was arrested.
Jackson allegedly took the victim’s keys and phone. According to the document, the victim repeatedly asked Jackson to let her go. “What are you willing to do?” Jackson allegedly told her. This phrase was repeated in the summaries of several other alleged unlawful stops by Jackson. Lee was asked if DPS had tips for any public members who feel they are being treated inappropriately on a stop. “A person can always request the presence of a supervisor or a second trooper on a stop,” Lee said. “Almost all of our traffic stops are handled professionally, as we expect they should. We receive very few complaints in comparison to the number of citizen contact we have on a daily basis. Troopers are directed to be cordial and respectful; to give their names and reason for the stop as well as explain the outcome of each stop.” Those who feel Jackson treated them inappropriately are encouraged by DPS to call the victim hotline number, 602223-2389. Victims can also visit azdps. gov/jackson to submit a report.
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Buckeye man named to 25 YEARS OF HONEST SERVICE veterans hall of fame WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
Victor Peterson Jr. of Buckeye is among the 22 people set to be inducted into the UAV Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in October. Peterson spent four years of active duty in the Air Force and 18 more in the Reserve. Other than his military career, he worked for a gold mining company as an equipment operator and an emergency response coordinator, and eventually parlayed his experience into a job with the federal government as a mining health and safety inspector. To this day, Peterson is active with several volunteers and legislative veterans’ groups, including Team Red, White and Blue; the local VFW chapter; and the New Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame member Victor Peterson Jr. joins an elite group. (Photo courtesy of Victor National Active and Retired Peterson Jr.) Federal Employees Association. Though his service in Part of Team Red, White and Blue’s work and community activism earned mission is to provide social and athhim the nomination, and eventually the letic activities for veterans. As part of selection, it came as a shock. the group, Peterson began running tri“It was something that I wasn’t ex- athlons and other endurance races. In pecting. I have always been real active those, he met Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, in legislation and veteran events and with whom he had become familiar activities, but it wasn’t on my mind with his legislative work. trying to earn this award,” he said. She was the person who nominated The hall of fame is sponsored and him for selection. run by United Arizona Veterans, a co“Her office called and said they were alition of over 50 veterans groups that going to nominate me, and so I had to meet monthly to represent the needs go down there and put a packet togethof vets to state and national legislators er. That was kind of crazy,” Peterson and provide communication between said. the different factions. His realization of the award, though, Each year, a select group of veterans was considerably less formal, but just is nominated for their service and work as meaningful. for their community after retiring from “I saw it on Facebook. I guess they the military. A panel of 13 members had misplaced my number,” he said, thoroughly examines each nominee’s chuckling. “I was looking through the credentials in an extensive background UAV page, and they posted it. I couldn’t check. Then, the Arizona governor believe that’s how I found out.” must sign off on each inductee. Among the 22 inductees from the Past inductees, since the hall was West Valley are Judge Donald Watts founded in 2007, include important from Peoria and Michael Russell from state figures such as John McCain, Glendale. Barry Goldwater and Pat Tillman. The induction ceremony will be “There are over 600,000 veterans in held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Arizona, and there were just 22 select- the Talking Stick Resort Conference ed this year. So, to be part of that group Center, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, is pretty prestigious,” said Bob Dalpe, Scottsdale. For more information, visthe group’s communications director. it azuav.org.
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Rotary Club of Verrado supports Bales Elementary in literacy efforts BY ANDREA ESTRADA
West Valley View Staff Writer
With over 5,400 students and more than 600 employees, the Buckeye Elementary School District (BESD) has seen continuous growth over the years — and it’s projected to add more than 1,200 students by the 2023 school year. But Brittany Tarango, the principal at Bales Elementary School, said the district’s close-knit, family feel remains the same. “We’re getting bigger, but there’s still that feeling of care, family and well-being for all of the schools and really good partnerships,” Tarango said. One of those partnerships is with the Rotary Club of Verrado, a group of professionals who share a drive to give back. This month, the club, which actively supports the Buckeye Resource Center, Buckeye Youth Council, Feed My Starving Children and Homeless Youth, presented a $3,000 check to Bales Elementary to go toward reading programs. The donation comes after the group of Rotarians decided to join the K-8
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From left to right are Carl Goin, Rotary Club of Verrado immediate past president; Don Mellon, Rotary Club of Verrado director of the Rotary Foundation; BESD Superintendent Kristi Sandvik; Frank Balkcom, Rotary Club of Verrado director of community service; Bales Elementary School Principal Brittany Tarango; and Irene Hammerquist, Bales Elementary School first grade teacher. (West Valley View photo by Andrea Estrada)
campus in its literacy efforts, said Kristi Sandvik, BESD superintendent. “We’re a district that prides itself on financial stewardship, but at the end of the day, we are still in need of funds to help support literacy. We’re trying to make sure kids — kindergarten through third grade — know how to read, they
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West Valley View Staff Writer
After several years of relying on solar power and diesel generators, Buckeye Hills Regional Park recently switched to a reliable, traditional source of energy — electric power. City officials say this opens up recreational opportunities for the Maricopa County regional park. The Maricopa County Parks and
Recreation Department announced the switch in early September after Arizona Public Service (APS) ran electricity to the park located 5 miles southwest of Buckeye. Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Planning and Development Manager Ken Vonderscher said APS ran power to the park through existing equipment. “When APS came in, they ran pow-
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er from their transformer, to the end of their lines, to the park’s equipment. They were able to run power down the pole, right into the cabinets and power the park with traditional electric,” Vonderscher explained. And APS also powered both of the park’s shooting ranges — the General Joe Public Shooting Complex and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Training Range. In a statement, Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Steve Gallardo said the park, which is used for biking, hiking and camping among other activities, is getting more use each year. “Bringing electrical services to the park just makes sense. We want park visitors and our deputies in training to have every resource possible to make the most of their time here,” Gallardo said. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and Facilities Management departments tried bringing electrical services to the park sooner in 2016. But the project was stalled due to budget constraints, according to a press release. Vonderscher said he thinks the proj-
ect was also stalled because of an environmental assessment they have to work through with the Bureau of Land Management. “It takes time to work with multiple agencies and, typically, the NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) process, to get all the cultural and biological items addressed through that process, usually takes about a year or so,” he said. In regard to what’s next for the park, which is relatively undeveloped, Vonderscher said the new power system will give way to future improvements. “Now that there’s a permanent power supply in the park, that opens up, obviously, some opportunities in the master-planning process to see what residents value in the area; what types of amenities they might be looking for going forward,” he said. The park, at 26699 Buckeye Hills Drive, is open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit maricopacountyparks.net/park-locator/buckeye-hills-regional-park.
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Dominique Issa Brown, 18, of Avondale, graduated from the U.S. Navy boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois, on Sept. 13, at a rank of E2. Brown successfully completed eight weeks of intensive basic training at the Great Lakes Navy Academy, where she was challenged academically, physically and physically and taught the skills of training in a team environment. Brown completed courses in firearms, firefighting and water survival skills. After graduation, Brown went immediately to start her schooling in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for the next 17 weeks for her job as an intelligence specialist seaman apprentice. Brown is a 2019 graduate of Agua Fria High School, where she completed two years of ROTC with a 3.7 GPA and was a four-year starter on the varsity girls’ basketball team, where
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Veteran helps fellow retirees get informed
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
BY OCTAVIO SERRANO
West Valley View Staff Writer
Ron Quillen, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, remembers a widow who was crying over her late husband who had served in the military. “I was out at the commissary one day and there was this older lady that sat in a wheelchair crying her heart out,” the Goodyear resident said. “Her husband had died, but in the process of their time in the service, there was one piece of paper that he didn’t sign and that was the one piece of paper that would allow her to have an income after he died.” Quillen said the grieving widow lost everything due to the lack of information she and her late husband possessed on how to handle legal documents. It is because of stories like these that he volunteers to run the Retiree Appreciation Day. Luke Air Force Base Retiree Appreciation Day is 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will consist of multiple information desks where veterans can get different kinds of information. Its purpose is to assist retirees with information and to keep them linked to the military family. “We are bringing in about 50 information desks and we cover anything from the medical center to the attorney general’s office,” Quillen said. “The attorneys come there and if you have legal questions or if you want to set up a will, they will be there.” The RAO provides information such as federal and state benefits for veterans and their family members, medical facilities, retirement pay, veterans’ affairs and burial benefits for retirees, veterans service organizations, former spouse eligibility such as TriCare and dental plans, as well as other programs. Attendees are also encouraged to “bring your arms,” as immunizations will be given, as well as to bring any legal questions they may heave. Judge advocates members will be there to assist retirees with legal issues. The Luke AFB RAO is located at 7383 Litchfield Road, Building 1150, Suite 1181, Luke AFB. Quillen said his passion stems from the time he served in the military. He served in the Air Force from 1957 to 1961. But because he broke his back in
1960, and had a limited military career, he has found a way to give back to its members by volunteering with the Retiree Appreciation Day. “I didn’t get much of a military career and I didn’t fight for our country,” Quillen said. “This is my way of paying back, because I didn’t serve 20 years and the taxpayers pay my living, so I think I owe the taxpayers something.” Quillen sees a need for a service that gives veterans information due to an influx of inquiries received every day from people looking for information. “We get phone calls all day long at the office asking, ‘Where do I get family assistance? How do I get housing? How do we do this? How do we do that?’” He said it is difficult to watch older veterans who don’t have access to the information that is constantly updated. He holds spouses who have lost a significant other close in his heart. “One of the saddest things you have to do is, when somebody loses a spouse and they don’t know which way to turn, we steer them in the right direction,” Quillen said. Although Quillen is excited to see people from the Luke community participate in the event, he is dedicated to all the branches and not just the air force. Because of this, he said he has “spent many days and nights at hospitals with veterans and their families.” His duty, today, is to assist as many veterans as he can and to continue to spread the wealth of information that is available to military families, as he described it. And the ROA mission is “to provide information to veterans, because a lot of stuff that comes out, they just don’t get. A lot of them don’t have computers.” The ROA is meant to educate retirees and veterans who may be unclear on a topic or need assistance. Quillen said the ROA is something all bases are required to do if they are able to find volunteers to run the office. And at the age of 80, he is looking forward to continuing to serve his country in any way he can. “We’re not looking for anything other than to be able to contact veterans. That’s our sole purpose and drive,” Quillen said.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
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The city of Avondale was named Winner of the Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Recreation and Wellness, the National Research Center Inc. (NRC) and Polco announced this month. This award is only given to top-performing jurisdictions that best listen and act for the benefit of their communities. Based on responses from the National Citizen Survey, now the National Community Survey, residents reported the highest levels of improvement for this category compared with all other participating jurisdictions. The National Community Survey reports resident opinion and satisfaction with local government and services with a scientific, representative sample approach. Results are then used to inform budgeting, performance measurement and program planning. The Voice of the People Awards stands alone as the only award given in local government based on community opinion. The perspectives of the residents themselves determine nom-
Avondale residents will see the most significant improvements this year when the $19 million renovation to its second regional park, Festival Fields, is completed in November. The grand opening will reveal a new 2.5-acre community fishing lake, skate park and pump track, fitness area, two new youth baseball fields, four pickle ball courts, two basketball courts, playgrounds, a large corporate ramada, ramadas or smaller gatherings around the lake and a new splash pad. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)
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for transformation in these categories showed the greatest improvement in resident opinions from their last conducted iteration of the survey. “Our residents pinpointed items of importance in The National Community Survey that they valued, and the Avondale City Council and executive leadership of the organization listened and responded,” said Kirk Haines, director of Avondale’s parks and recreation department. “As a result, the city made significant investments and improvements that have made a difference in bringing the community together. “It started with a council vision to renovate a regional sports park with emphasis was toward athletic events and tournaments. The city council guided staff to make this park more community-friendly by creating public spaces for families to gather and recreate. And the city council was willing to back it up with a $3.5 million investment. Sports fields at Friendship Park were converted to splash parks, playgrounds and picnicking areas for small intimate family outings, as well as large group picnic areas to support large group outings.” Since that initial $3.5 million investment, the city council has funded numerous projects, park improvements and several special event programs over the past two years providing a much-improved quality of life for Avondale residents. These items include: • Replacing playground equipment at all its community parks. • Safety and security lighting for extended use at all parks. • Picnic shelter and park amenities replacements at neighborhood parks. • Improved basketball court lighting, surfacing and amenities. Avondale residents will see the most significant improvements this year when the $19 million renovation to its second regional park, Festival Fields, is completed in November. The grand opening will reveal a new 2.5-acre community fishing lake, skate park and pump track, fitness area, two new youth baseball fields, four pickleball courts, two basketball courts, playgrounds, a large corporate ramada, ramadas or smaller gatherings around the lake and a new splash pad.
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Abrazo West honors local EMS personnel
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Abrazo West Campus honored local emergency medical services personnel for heroic work during its annual EMS Heroes awards luncheon on the hospital campus. “As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the Abrazo West Campus serves the West Valley and patients from as far away as the Arizona/California border. It is absolutely our privilege to recognize the first responders who are on the front lines of medical emergencies in our community,” Abrazo West CEO Christina Oh said. Award winners include: • Goodyear Fire Department received the Community Action Award, which honors an emergency medical service provider or individual active in providing EMS care, local public education or injury prevention training for the community. Award recipients have formed positive community and local hospital relationships. They exemplify outstanding professionalism, leadership, dedication to duty and service to the community. • Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue and Buckeye Valley Fire District received the Clinical Excellence Award for an individual or agency that demonstrates a commitment to the principles of quality improvement, customer service and excellence in EMS. The winner significant demonstrated professionalism in the performance of his/her duties. The person or group has personally or organizationally improved the quality of patient care to the community.
Avondale...continued from page 12 In addition to the many improvements made throughout the park’s system, the city’s recreation programs and activities have also made a positive impact in the community. The number of special events has doubled since 2015, and many of these events are now delivered directly in neighborhoods at their area parks, such as Movie Nights in the Park events held throughout the city. “These local governments are doing great things for their communities, and improving every-day life for their residents,” said Damema Mann, director of
• Avondale Fire & Medical, Tolleson Fire Department, Phoenix Fire Department and American Medical Response received the Siren Award. The award recognizes a team of individuals from one or multiple agencies who performed exceptional or heroic actions and exemplary teamwork in saving or attempting to save the life of another. • Gila Bend Fire Department and Air Methods Careflight 381 earned the Lifesaving Award for an outstanding call/ incident/rescue by EMS personnel for a lifesaving act in which quick thinking, fast action, and heroism were demonstrated. They have made a positive change in the life of others through their professionalism and lifesaving efforts. “Our community emergency medical service providers are vital links in the life-saving teams who care for sick and injured patients in their most vulnerable moments. It is truly an honor to see our hospital staff and these local EMS heroes working side by side to provide life-saving care for our loved ones, friends and neighbors,” Oh said. Abrazo West Campus is a state Level I trauma center and a teaching hospital, with doctors from Abrazo’s general surgery and internal medicine residency programs completing rotations through the trauma center, working alongside emergency and trauma care physicians. The hospital’s trauma center recently marked its fifth anniversary, with critically injured patients from across southwestern Arizona being transported for treatment at Abrazo West. national engagement for NRC/Polco. “These communities are setting the standard in using public input data to deliver quality of life improvements, as well as building trust between residents and their local governments,” said Nick Mastronardi, CEO of Polco/ NRC. “Their work is truly worthy of recognition.” Now running 11 years, the Voice of the People Awards are presented by the International City/County Management Association, Polco and National Research Center Inc. They will be given at the 105th annual ICMA conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from Oct. 20-23.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation Childspree returned to Avondale recently to give more than 150 children from Homeless Youth Connection, Mercy House and other organizations the chance to be kids. Mavericks volunteers and those from other Kohl’s stores in the Valley greeted the kids with introductions and breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. After a little ice-breaker conversation, the children were paired with shopping partners. Thanks to the support of sponsor SRP, each child had a minimum of $125 to spend inside Kohl’s. All overage was covered by Mavericks. The kids also received “support bags” filled with basic necessities. “This year was special because, for the first time, we had dignitaries and community leaders show up because they wanted to see personally the impact that Childspree has on the community,” said Chris Prenovost of the West Valley Mavericks and the 2019 Childspree lead.
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This year, the West Valley Mavericks Foundation launched another way to help this underprivileged group. “We had a family reach out directly to us in need and quickly realized that only one of their four family members were able to attend Childspree,” said John Weber, West Valley Mavericks
Community Foundation president “Knowing their heartbreaking story, we were able to take care of their needs and when we informed the sibling, their tears of joy became pretty impactful.” The first West Valley Mavericks president, Patrick Clooney, has been
affected by the event since it began. “I was able to spend quality time with one of these kids and then when we were done, he went off to a corner and wrote me a letter directly from the heart,” Clooney said. “I will always keep that letter and look at it every day.” Homeless Youth Connection and Mercy House officials said they feel honored to be Childspree’s beneficiaries. “This is my first Childspree and the smiles tell it all,” said Dana Bailey of HYC. “Seeing the kids shopping, interacting and connecting with volunteers will carry on with them for a long time. My heart moment that caught my eye was when a little girl dug through her bag and pulled out a little red and white dress to show everyone.” Mercy House’s Rosie Stoffel described her clients as from low-income, high-risk communities. Most of them have never shopped at a department store before. “So coming here, in itself, is very exciting for them,” Stoffel added. “There was a very moving moment when one
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Meat and veg Editor:
With reference to “Holocaust anniversary” in the Sept. 11 West Valley View, if God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat? With respect, of course. DJ Hammond Buckeye
E-cigarettes vs. assault weapons Editor:
Trump and his Obama envy strike down the ex-presidents’ clean water regulation. I wonder if any of Trump’s die-hard supporters like clean water. Donald Trump wants to ban e-cigarette vaping, as six people have died from vaping. But, oh no, says the Don, to banning military-style assault weapons from America’s streets. Donald Trump’s “red hat” Republican Make America Great Again in action. Ron Lowe Nevada City, California
This week’s thoughts Editor:
My 94-year-old mom (Marina) was reading my letter which appeared in the Sept. 11 issue of the West Valley View. She noticed the year I started working at Snyder’s of Hanover was missing. It should have read, “July 31, 2006.” Oh well. Mistakes happen. Just like when Carey Hines was the editor at the West Valley View. I had submitted my recipe for macaroni and potato salad. One of my ingredients was mayonnaise. Somehow, someone printed the word “margarine” by mistake! This makes a big difference in my recipe. I got interested in cooking when I was 5 years old. My family was living in La Puente, California, in 1960. We had an elderly neighbor lady who knew how to make homemade marsh-
mallows. I got to taste one that was warm and covered with powdered sugar. It was the most delicious thing I ever tasted! Since then, I wanted to learn how to make things like cookies, pies and cake. I used to add sugar to my mud pies! I would pull up a chair next to the stove to see how my mom makes cookies. I learned how to charbroil a steak from my late dad. The “secret” to making an excellent steak is the choice of meat. I buy my butter steaks from the Butcher & Farmer (IGA) market in Buckeye. When is the charcoal ready? After putting the lighter fluid and igniting it, let the charcoal burn until it is red, white and hot. It helps to put mesquite chips underneath the charcoal before lighting! Sprinkle some dry onion flakes into the fire. The charcoal should be 1 inch from the meat. Sear the steak for a few minutes until lightly browned; turn over with a steak fork and brown the other side. The steak will become tender and “fall apart” on its own. Add your choice of barbecue sauce. My steaks come out fork-tender and juicy. I’ll give you my recipe for flour tortillas: Heat a 10-inch iron skillet or griddle on medium-high heat. To two cups of Gold Medal self-rising flour add six tablespoons of vegetable shortening. With a pastry blender or large fork cut in the shortening with the flour; gradually add 2/3 cup cold water until a ball of soft dough forms, which is no longer sticky. Divide the dough into 12 portions. Roll out a ball of dough on a floured board to a 1/8-inch thick circle, 6.5 inches in diameter. Place the tortilla on the hot skillet. You will see it form air pockets or bubbles. After 30 seconds, flip the tortilla over with a large spatula. Cook the other side for 30 seconds until lightly browned. This is good for burritos or to eat plain with butter. My burritos (for each one) have two tablespoons of grated Colby (or Mexican-blended) cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of Ortega diced green chili. Sometimes I will add some chopped
grilled butter steak or ribeye. That’s how my late dad liked them. He loved my Menudo as well. I took the Jeopardy quiz featured in this week’s issue (Sept. 16) of the National Examiner. I missed one question out of the 20. The answer was John Tyler, not James Polk. I took an aptitude test when I was in college. I breezed through chemistry, analytical geometry and calculus. I finished both mid-terms with A's. The guidance counselor told me I had an IQ of 158. Back in 1993, I took another IQ test from someone doing a master’s degree thesis at Michigan University: My score was 142. Right now, my IQ is the same as President Trump — after he gets out of office, we can end up working in a restaurant! I’m going to get the chef’s hat with the word “genius” on it. Laura Rivas Buckeye
Affordable Care Act
Editor: There was news recently that the amount of people who are uninsured has gone up for the first time since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. It’s not a surprise, as
the Trump administration has worked hard to undercut it every chance they get. We shouldn’t be angry at the administration for this. After all, it’s in their nature to undermine anything Democrats support. We should be angry at the Democrats for allowing this to happen. They have focused too much on unrealistic proposals like Medicare for All or the public option while not doing enough to fix the Affordable Care Act. Now that Congress is back in session, hopefully, Democrats will see that protecting the Affordable Care Act is their best chance of doing something meaningful in health care that will help a lot of people in the immediate. Lisa Zanin Laveen
Enemies of the truth
Editor: Apparently, for most of the Democratic contenders for president, the new standard for impeachment is an uncorroborated, unverified article in the New York Times. Not content to savage Justice Kavanaugh last year with uncorroborated statements during his confirmation hearing, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, Juan Castro and
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other Democrats have shown they will go to any length to destroy him because he is a conservative. Showing utter contempt for due process, these Democrats were ready to impeach a sitting Supreme Court justice based on a flimsy accusation that turned out to be false. It turned out that the woman Kavanaugh allegedly exposed himself to during a college party knew nothing of the incident. No corroboration, no cross-examination, no firsthand account of the incident, no problem — that is, if you are a Democrat bent on character assassination. The intimidation, viciousness and cruelty of these Democrats were truly frightening and sobering. One day after the false story was published, the New York Times was forced to print a retraction because the truth came out and they had to acknowledge that they “forgot” to include that the female student knew nothing of the incident. No apology from the liberal New York Times for the flagrant omission, no apology from the malicious Democrats who were calling for impeachment, no regard for the presumption of innocence, and no remorse for wanting to destroy a man and his family. Damage sustained, character impugned, mission accomplished. National Review writer John McCormack called the Sept. 14 New York Times article “one of the worst cases of journalistic malpractice in recent history.” One of the basic tenets of our judicial system is that one is innocent until proven guilty. This bulwark of freedom in our society separates us from much of the world. For those Democratic contenders who want to be the leader of the free world, yet are willing to shred this basic right, how can we trust you to be fair and honest? Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
East Coast wishful thinking? Editor:
Letter-writer Stewart B. Epstein is clearly no fan of a “despicable” President Trump. He expects that our current highly successful, America-loving leader will avoid seeking re-election in 2020. Say what? Then, I noted Mr. Epstein’s address: Rochester, New York. Imagine my surprise! Ken Williams Goodyear
Blatant hypocrisy Editor:
Regarding the “Stop the hatred” article by Mr. Azzarello, which is such obvious, blatant hypocrisy, I just don’t know where to start. Look at all the tweets from Trump and fellow Republicans/conservatives. Look at all the speeches he/they have given. Does “I could stand in the middle of the street and shoot someone” ring any bells? You say you can go on and on with examples, well so can I. So can everyone. You say progressives’ words are “dangerous” and “incendiary.” You talk about Antifa physically attacking conservative students, but evidentially words or actions from other Republicans, far-leaning right or the “president” are excusable, or in your case forgotten. To say that your comments are completely absurd — and dare I quote you with “irrational” — is pretty obvious about your own blinding hatred. Your comments are as moronic as “I am the chosen one” or “this was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration.” It’s so unreal that anyone would go after Democrats/progressives, etc. but completely ignore all the proven facts of those behaviors from the other side. Maybe you should get off your own, and I quote, “moral high ground” and “self-righteous hypocrisy.” Both sides say and do things that are inexcusable, but it wasn’t until this “president” and his words that it’s become normal and has given politicians/people the “courage” to act in such ways. People excuse Trump’s words as “that’s just who he is” and “those are just words;” however when someone on the other side behaves in the same fashion it all of the sudden becomes awful. No matter the party/group, words do matter and wrong is wrong. No side is completely innocent. To completely ignore one side while vilifying the other is — dare I quote you once again — “vicious and so divisive.” Mike Getz Goodyear
Happy birthday, Air Force! Editor:
Though I’ve heard or seen little on the news about it, today is the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. It was made a separate entity on September 18, 1947. Their mission statement is to
OPINION maintain air and space superiority. Arizona is certainly at the forefront of upholding its mission. We have Luke, Davis Monthan and Williams AFBs, with Luke near Glendale being the largest international pilot training base in the United States. The incredible F-35 fighter jets are flown out of each and the Navy version flies out of Yuma Air Station. The enormous role Arizona plays in our national security cannot be under-estimated, so happy birthday to the U.S. Air Force. We are proud to salute you. Glenn Gates Buckeye
Trump’s real legacy
Editor: When Trump became president, he said he wanted to make America great again. The damage he and his administration have done in two short years is immeasurable. Let me count the ways. One of the ways people have counted is keeping track of his lies. There are over 12,000 recorded untruths in just two short years. The very first lie was the number of people who
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attended the inauguration. Trump’s committee collected $100 million in donations for the parties and the inaugural day events. The crowds and the parade were small and the performers were few. To this day it is not clear where all that money went. That is still under investigation. Hillary Clinton received 3 million more popular votes than Trump. It was recently proven that computers had been hacked in key states and that propaganda against Hillary Clinton was prevalent and that helped Trump win the Electoral College. There was information from our U.S. intelligence committee that Russia was somehow involved in our new president’s transition. The Mueller investigation found criminal activity committed by Trump and his team. It resulted in 37 indictments, guilty pleas and prison time for many. There are over 10 instances of obstruction of justice by Trump. Trump had said over and over again that he only hired the very best people to work for him. It seems he made some mistakes about having only the best people. At least 59 people have
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Letters...continued from page 17 been fired, resigned or pushed out of jobs in Trump’s administration. Many jobs have not been filled and some spots have been filled with “acting” positions. Several former employees have been indicted, gone to court and are now in prison. Many have pled guilty and are serving time. Jim Comey was head of the FBI and was fired which prompted an investigation into the Russian connection. William Barr, the new attorney general, decided that “We the People” were not to read the whole Mueller report when the probe was over and we have not seen the blacked-out portions to this day. We paid for that report! Then there are all the people that have been fired, let go or asked to resign. The first was Michael Flynn, head of national security. He was actually working for a foreign country and received over half a million dollars from the Siberian Energy Group (Putin-connected sources). He pled guilty and has not been sentenced yet. There have been three National Security Advisors and on Sept. 10 No. 3, John Bolton, resigned. There are now
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nine people who have left the National Security department. Should we be concerned? Who is protecting the country? The cultural and moral decline was brought early in the administration to the whole country by the president lying about two affairs he had. He said he did not know these women and yet paid them off handsomely. Then it turns out he did know them. Turns out he did have business with Putin in Russia and hoped to build Trump Moscow hotel. He lied about that also. In 2014 Russia occupied Crimea. Obama placed sanctions on Russia for that. Trump has now taken those sanctions away and has put a hold on funds that were to go to Crimea to help them get rid of Russia in their country. Trump defunded military projects overseas to be able to fund the wall. He diverted funds from Puerto Rico to help fund the wall. There was a huge tax cut for the wealthiest people in the United States. (My personal taxes increased this past year.) He cut $300 billion in taxes, so how does the government get revenue to run the country now? Will it be by cutting programs and
services for the rest of us living in the United States? Example: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, school lunch programs or medical services? Tariffs are in full swing with China. They will cause a $400 to $1,000 increase in costs for average family goods. Then Trump bailed out farmers for a situation that he caused. The bailout makes the rich farmers richer! The top 10% of farmers received, on average $180,000 each. Farmers in the bottom 80% received, on average $5,000. This bailout cost us $16 billion. Political spending at Trump Properties: • 2014-2016 = $119,000 • 2017-2019 = $5.6 million It has been discovered and a probe has begun into the Air Force buying fuel at a small airport in Scotland near a Trump property called Turnberry. The Prestwick airport was possibly closing and that would hurt the survival of Trump’s Turnberry Resort. According to the Air Force, $11.6 million has been paid to the Prestwick airport in Scotland for fuel. The Air Force transports supplies to Kuwait and refueled there instead of an Amer-
ican Air Force base. Also, airmen stayed at the expensive golf resort. We are paying for all this. My fellow Americans, do you care how our tax money is spent? I am writing not to change anyone’s mind, only to tell the truth and the inform American people. You decide what to do about it, if anything. There will be another letter soon. Kathryn Robison Buckeye
Health and PE is a win for our students Editor:
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in the educational experience of all students. Thanks to the inclusion and elevation of health and physical education within ESSA, we have the opportunity to get all students healthy and active. As our education leaders begin to develop an ESSA implementation plan and set education priorities, I urge our leaders to ensure that health and physical education are made a priority for students. As part of a well-rounded education, health and physical education programs can now be supported by funding allocated for Title I (low socioeconomic status schools), Title II (professional development) and Title IV (safe and healthy students). This funding could provide the boost that these programs need to impact the health of students in the long term. After the passage of No Child Left Behind 15 years ago, we witnessed two alarming and most likely related trends. Health and physical education were too often considered ancillary subjects and therefore the first to be cut in state education budget shortfalls. In addition, child obesity rates reached epidemic proportions, with one in three children ages 10 to 17 either overweight or obese. Research has shown that participating in physical activity and physical education improves student attendance, test scores, participation and enthusiasm for other academic subjects, motivation to learn and reduces discipline referrals. Evidence also shows that effective school health education reduces student participation in behaviors such as smoking, heavy drinking, school misbehavior and violence.
Now that health and physical education have been prioritized in ESSA as part of a student’s well-rounded education and are allowable uses of federal education funding, I believe it’s vital that health and physical education become a priority for all students as we work to take a new approach to educate our students. I look forward to the future of health and physical education for our students! Barbara McCarney Goodyear
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Editor: If you live long enough you experience a great deal. Television became public early during the 1950s. It was free for the public to view because they charged for commercials. When the commercials became annoying to the public, along came paid cable offering commercial-free television. After a period of time not only did they collect for the programming, but they introduced commercials. It was only a few at first, but it’s now nearing 20 minutes an hour. During this time the programming has changed with eight or nine months of new programming followed by reruns. And now we’re watching programming reruns from the 1950s and the 1960s and being offered new programming for more money. We all know how much we currently pay, well that’s not enough. They want more! Virgil Warden Goodyear
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More balance needed in kids’ disaster preparedness BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
Not long after the first day of school back east, my buddy called with a complaint: His daughter, a brand new fourth-grader, had just participated in her first “active shooter drill,” an exercise meant to prepare kids for the possibility that a psychopath with an AR-15 might one day soon storm the school and begin firing. “I can’t believe this is the world we live in now,” my friend said. “We have to train kids on how not to be killed at school. Because it could actually happen, so they have to be ready. Unreal.” This was the point in the conversation where I made a critical mistake — by trying to use reason instead of simply agreeing with him. “You know how many mass shootings there have been in America so far this year?” I asked. “Let me tell you. About 300. About 300 shootings across the country where four or more people have been shot by a single gunman in a single incident.” My friend: “So what’s your point?” Me: “That there’s about 100,000 public schools in the United States. You know how many people have been killed by gunfire at one of those schools this year? Three. And none of those involved a mass shooter.” We’ve had many of these conversations, so what came next was predictable. My buddy explained how my point made no sense. estrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability. Then he uttered a phrase I’ve heard kets at market pricing. Purchase tickets at venue box office or ticketmaster.com.many times from him this past decade: “Dude, you don’t have kids, so you really don’t get it.” I’ll stipulate to this fact. He is absolutely correct; I don’t have kids. Nor do I understand why it makes sense to scare the crap out of children, ripping Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability. boogeymen from the headlines so chilTickets at market pricing. Purchase tickets at venue box office or ticketmaster.com. dren can be prepared for an incident that has less of a chance of happening than being killed by hornets, wasps or bees. By the way, your chances of dying by a lethal sting? About one in 63,225 across your lifetime, according to the National Safety Council. Competitors shown are subject to change. © 2018 Feld Motor Sports, Inc. Competitors shown are subject to change. © 2018 Feld Motor Sports, Inc. Your chances of being mauled to MonsterJam.com death by a dog? About one in 112,000. Being killed by lightning? About one in 162,000. Even if my buddy refuses to recog-
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Human connection needed for suicide prevention WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
BY CLINT HICKMAN
• Withdrawing or isolating. • Showing rage or talking about seekDid you know that in the United ing revenge. States 129 individuals experience • Extreme mood swings. death by suicide each day? Twenty of Beyond that, you may not realize that those occur within our vetcertain people are at greateran population. er risk to develop suicidal A few weeks ago, the thoughts. Among the risk Maricopa County Board factors: mental disorders, of Supervisors joined a nahistory of trauma or abuse, tionwide effort to bring real loss of relationship or job human connection and viand severe health issues. tal resources to those with The third thing I learned thoughts of suicide, prois that there are resources claiming September Suito help you or a loved one. cide Awareness Month. Here are three: As we discussed the • National Suicide Prevenproclamation and what we tion Lifeline: 1-800-273Clint Hickman. (Photo courtecould do as an organiza- sy Maricopa County District 4) 8255, suicidepreventiontion, I learned a few things lifeline.org. that I wanted to share with you. • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273The first is that this an issue affect- 8255, veteranscrisisline.net. ing people of all ages, from all back- • Be Connected (Arizona Veterans): grounds, and it is not going away. 1-866-4AZ-VETS, beconnectedaz.org. My thoughts turn to veterans in our That last resource on the list is the community who can be especially result of a statewide coalition, of which prone to dark thoughts and feelings of Maricopa County government is inisolation as they transition back to ci- volved, dedicated to holistic support vilian life. of our veterans. There’s a 24/7 hotline I also think about another statistic I they can call, an online tool that can heard, that suicide is the second lead- match them with resources specific to ing cause of death for those ages 10 to their needs, and connections to training 34. Consider that for a moment. Peo- and job skills that can help with that ple just starting their lives are ending next step in life. them, seeing no other way out of their I also want to mention the work hopelessness. being done at the Military and VeterOverall, suicide rates are up 30% an Success Center at Luke Air Force since 1999. Base. Backed by the Maricopa County These thoughts and struggles are all Industrial Development Authority, it’s around us, in people we’ve met and the nation’s first community-backed, maybe in people we know well. We case-managed support center for trancannot turn a blind eye and we cannot sitioning military, veterans and their stifle our voice. It is time for the stigma families, and offers many of those attached to suicide to end. To have an same connections. impact and to save lives, we must talk At the heart of this talk about suicide about this in the open and we must be prevention is a simple but profound vigilant. idea: What people in crisis often need That brings me to the second thing I most is plain and simple human conlearned. Death by suicide often seems nection. They need to know that they like a shock to those left behind, but matter, that someone will fight for there are often warning signs. Among them, care for them or even just notice them: them and see their value. • Talking about feeling trapped or in In Arizona, we average one death by unbearable pain. suicide every seven hours. As one of • Talking about being a burden to oth- the state’s largest employers, Maricopa ers. County is encouraging people to watch • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs. out for one another and to make those • Acting anxious or agitated; behaving daily human connections that may just recklessly. save someone’s life. How will you do • Sleeping too little or too much. that today?
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E-Cigarettes: Media bury the lede, we get to bury the bodies
BY THOMAS L. KNAPP Guest Columnist
“Walmart Inc. will stop selling e-cigarettes in its U.S. locations as the country grapples with a string of vaping-related deaths,” Bloomberg reports. CNN: “Walmart said Friday [Sept. 20] it will stop selling e-cigarettes as the number of deaths tied to vaping grows.” Associated Press: “Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping.” Nearly every national headline on the story emphasizes “vaping-related” illnesses and deaths. Nearly every first paragraph associates Walmart’s decision with those illnesses and deaths. “Burying the lede” is the journalistic malpractice of failing to mention the most important facts of a story in the first (“lead” or “lede”) paragraph. That’s what’s going on here. One has to go to the second paragraph of most major media accounts, if not further, to learn Walmart’s real
reason for its decision. Per AP: “The move is due to ‘growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity’ regarding vaping products, the company said in a statement.” And one can read most of the stories in their entirety without coming across a couple of other important facts. Fact No. 1: So far, wherever a specific “vaping” product has been linked to these “vaping-related” illnesses, that product has been a black market “street vape.” That is, a product you can’t buy at Walmart, or at your local convenience store, or on the web sites of any of the reputable -- and government-regulated -- makers of e-cigarettes. Fact No. 2: While questions remain as to the long-term safety of the relatively new practice of “vaping,” so far every credible study on the practice says it’s safer than smoking tobacco cigarettes. Walmart isn’t abandoning e-cigarette sales because vaping is unsafe. Walmart is abandoning e-cigarette sales because it doesn’t want to be left with a bunch of expensive inventory it
can’t sell as local, state, and federal governments issue new regulations on e-cigarette products, up to and including complete bans. American regulators and politicians are hopping on the bandwagon of a baseless moral panic, created by so-called “public health” advocates and promoted by the mainstream media. The regulations and bans those regulators and politicians are proposing will increase, not decrease, the illnesses and deaths associated with “street vapes.” People who want to procure and use nicotine (or cannabis) aren’t going to request permission from regulators or politicians and take no for an answer. They’re just going to go get the stuff. They’ll buy it at Walmart if they can. They’ll get it from a friend at a party or a stranger on a street corner if that’s their only option. The regulators and politicians, urged on by promoters of moral panic in the mainstream media and “public health,”
are trying to make that their only option. Mainstream media is burying the lede. The funeral home and cemetery industries should send thank you cards and increase their advertising buys. The longer this goes on, the more grave plots, caskets, headstones, and urns they’re going to sell. Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.
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Hello, readers! Welcome back to Business Briefcase. On today’s agenda are several items we’ve cover before, but with more details! And to pair with those developments are several local business-related events. Also, regarding suggestions, please note a new contact email at the end of the column. Anyway, here’s the news! First, you may recall coverage of the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Tolleson last year. Well, it’s now nearing its opening. And to follow that opening, Marriott’s team along with representatives from Tolleson will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony with snacks and drinks from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Fairfield Inn and Suites is at
9033 W. McDowell Road, at the southeast corner of 91st Avenue and McDowell Road, north of the I-10 and adjacent to the former Kmart. For more information on the hotel, visit https:// bit.ly/2m3drDV.
Up next, as Panera Bread relocates across the street in Goodyear to Pebble Creek Marketplace, Colados Coffee & Crepes has been tapped to take the bakery’s former location. It offers a variety of crepes, salads, teas, smoothies, ice cream as well as ice, hot and blended coffee. Seasonal choices rotate
around a selection of popular, regular beverages and foods. Slated to open in late September, a grand-opening event will be hosted on a yet-to-be-determined October date. At the southeast corner of McDowell Road and Pebble Creek Parkway, this will be the local, family-owned coffee and crepe shop’s second location. And at 4,500 square feet employing 25 employees, it’s nearly four times larger than the existing 1,200-square-foot location. Plus, its owners plan to open another location at Seventh and Oak streets in early 2020. For more information, visit colados.com or find it on Facebook @coladoscoffee.
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Speaking of Goodyear, Café Bebida is now open in Casa Lucero, near the Estrella Star Tower. Café Bebida is a new concept from Deborah Huyer, owner of the Lakeside Grill at Estrella Mountain Ranch, that offers a variety of hot, cold and blended coffee drinks as well as other drinks like lemonade, smoothies and tea; sandwiches and wraps; sweets and more. Café Bebida is at 8175 S. Hillside Drive. For more information, visit cafebebida.com or find it on Facebook @bebidacafe and Instagram @cafebebida. Over in Avondale, Crunch Fitness recently opened at 10050 W. McDowell Road, Suite 120, near Costco and Ulta Beauty. A grand-opening event
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Buckeye resident aims for a bull’s-eye BUSINESS
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BY NATALIE URQUIZA
West Valley View Contributing Writer
After seeing a far-reaching interest growing in archery, Buckeye resident Pamela Van Why decided to partner with the city of Goodyear to provide residents beginning and intermediate archery classes. She has also opened her own archery business. “There are people who participate that are older and you don’t hear about that in an Olympic sport. Archery is age-defying,” Why said. Archery classes meet Tuesday through Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Goodyear Community Park, 3075 N. Litchfield Road. Flags and signs placed around the park to direct the students behind the ball fields, at a big grass area close to the canal. “I have four courses and there are three sessions in each course,” Why said. Each course consists of three 90-minute sessions. The cost is $60. Anchor Point Archery, her business, hosts private classes and groups. She owns a truck with all the supplies which are needed to teach groups up to 20 people. “What we call private is one or two people,” Why said. “So, it can be a parent and child or a couple.” She charges $30 per hour, with a minimum of two hours. When teaching the archers, Why and her coaches make it a priority for the students to learn the proper way of
Bulls-eye! A young student hits the mark during an archery class. (Photo courtesy of Anchor Point Archery)
Ready, aim: A group of students learn the basics at an Anchor Point Archery class (Photo courtesy of Anchor Point Archery)
handling the equipment. The instructor will provide bows, arrows and all else required for the beginner and immediate classes. “When they want to be in the competitive club, they have to start supplying their own equipment,” Why said. Once students learn to be safe with their equipment, beginning archers will learn the accurate way to shoot. The steps of shooting are stance, form, the routine of turning back, anchoring, releasing and follow through. “We do have fun stuff, too,” Why said. “I have target faces that look like a dartboard or we will shoot balloons.” Once students have surpassed the beginner and immediate classes, there is an option of joining her competitive club which is co-ed and open to all ages. Practices are held Monday evenings and Friday mornings. “We have approximately 14 kids in the club currently, no adults yet,” Why said. “From local to state to national, it could lead all the way to the Olympics if they choose to follow that dream.” At practice, the group participates in stretching and is reminded of the safety and shooting rules. The archers step onto the line and shoot under whistle commands. “One whistle is going to the line,” Why said. “Two whistles is ‘prepare to shoot’ and three whistles is to retrieve your arrows.” Why mentioned the club participates in the Junior Olympic Archery Division (JOAD) which is a branch of com-
petitive archery for children. The club attends two to three tournaments per year at the Ben Avery Indoor Archery Range. “Day events are normally two days,
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usually a Saturday and Sunday,” Why said. “They are long days.” Out at practice, there will be a lot of skilled coaches who will be helping train alongside Why. For instance, Paul Miller is a level three head coach who was a USA Paralympic coach. “He has years and years’ worth of training,” Why said. “He is my resource; he is my rock of knowledge when it comes to archery.” Another archer joining the coaching staff is Scott Wunderlich, who is a level two coach. Why noted that her son started her interest in archery. “It turned into a family sport,” Why said, adding her son is now also a coach. Prior to archery, Why spent 30 years in cosmetology and was also an instructor. “Of course, being a teacher and having those skills I am very comfortable with that side of it,” Why said. “I am really excited and I love working with kids.” For more information about archery in the West Valley visit anchorpointarcheryaz.com.
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Goodyear mom bakes with love at new sweet shop
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BY ADIANNA BERMUDEZ
West Valley View Contributing Writer
Guests are greeted with chic grey, blush pink walls and a comforting atmosphere when they walk into Abbie Cakes Sweet Kitchen. Brittanie Cordova, the owner, wants all customers to feel welcome to her shop. “It’s not just ‘Hi, this is what we have, thanks for coming by,’” she said. “We want to talk to people and make connections with the community.” Abbie Cakes, named after Cordova’s daughter, offers fresh-baked goods, coffee and tea and accepts custom cake orders. Cordova, a graduate of Agua Fria High School and Grand Canyon University, has lived in Goodyear for the past 20 years. After being a nurse for six years, she realized nursing was not for her. “I knew I was going to bake cakes for the rest of my life,” Cordova said. She left her job in May 2019 to pursue Abbie Cakes fulltime. “It was scary and exciting,” Cordova said. “The safest thing I could have done was to stay a nurse.” Cordova would’ve been content as a nurse but when she recognized her pas-
Left, Abbie Torres, 8, and mother Brittanie Cordova greet customers during the grand opening of Abbie Cakes. Right, a sweet sampling from the new bakery. (West Valley View photos by Pablo Robles)
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years old. “My mom, grandmother and I always do things together,” she said. “We decided on a whim to take this cake decorating class and it went off from there.” They began filling custom cake orders from friends and family on the side, baking and decorating in their homes. When Cordova decided to pursue it fulltime, she thought it was going to be an in-home business forever. As her business and social media following grew, she realized she needed to have a physical space in which Abbie Cakes could exist. “We have an amazing and supportive social media following and community,” she said. “They were asking for certain things to always be available.” Cordova was determined to find a location near home to provide Goodyear residents with handcrafted desserts. “That’s something you don’t see much out here,” she said. “There are a lot of franchises that are great but we wanted to offer something different out here.” The Abbie Cakes staple is its salted caramel. Found in various recipes, Cordova’s grandmother makes the caramel herself. “She’s our salted caramel queen,” Cordova said. A local favorite is the salted caramel stuffed brioche donuts, offered only on weekends. Banana bread drizzled with salted caramel and paired with a salted caramel cold brew will delight any sweet tooth. Abbie Cakes also offers pizza cake slices, which are two pizza
slice-shaped cakes bound together by dollops of buttercream frosting. “They are so fun and everybody likes them,” Cordova said. Abbie Cakes is a family run business. Cordova’s mom helps in the shop often while her grandmother works in the shop every day. “My grandmother is a hoot,” Cordova said. They spend a lot of time talking and cracking jokes while they bake. “She and I work the best with each other in the kitchen,” Cordova said. “We feed off each other and can be so efficient because we’re both so good at different things.” Cordova’s grandmother is an exceptional baker. Cordova bakes cakes as well but decorating them is her specialty. “I decorate all the cakes myself,” Cordova said. “A lot of love and care goes into them.” From meeting and discussing design ideas with clients to perfecting the smoothest buttercream edge, Cordova prides herself on her team’s attention to detail. “We spend a lot of time making sure that our cakes stand out at the celebration,” Cordova said. “It’s not just something to eat but it’s really a statement piece for the party.” Abbie Cakes, at 5110 N Dysart Rd Ste. 154, Litchfield Park, is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more, see abbiecakesco.com.
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Pebble Creek Softball Association holds player draft BY GRIFFIN FABITS
West Valley View Contributing Writer
Huddled into the Tuscany Falls ballroom off Clubhouse Drive, 15 managers sat and pondered their next moves. With just over three weeks before the Pebble Creek Senior Softball Association commences its 25th season, the 15-team league held its annual player draft on Sept. 15. The 15 skippers meticulously crafted their 12-man rosters, a total of 180 players hearing their names called on draft day. “It lasted about three hours,” league vice president Dawn Hangen said. Pebble Creek’s oldest — its most experienced player, rather — is 89 years old, per Hangen. The youngest, a wideeyed rookie around these parts, is 53. Together, league forms an ultra-competitive 42-game season. Opening day is slated for Oct. 19, with two scheduled games per week until the season end in late March. They play seven-inning games. The drafting process isn’t as elementary as it may seem. Thirteen of the 15 managers also play in the league. The first round allows for those 13 to essentially select themselves with their first-round picks. The two nonplaying skippers then select from the field of players to round out the first 15 picks. Rounds two through 12 calls for intensive strategizing and creativity. Each player is rated on a scale from 10 to 30, Hangen said. Ratings are determined by the league’s evaluation committee, a board of people who grade a player for his/her ability to hit, field, throw and run. The league holds several evaluation days before an upcoming season, sending league-wide announcements to every manager so they can attend and get a look at these draft prospects. The order in which managers pick after round one depends on the rating of their previously selected player. “After that, it goes to who has the lowest total,” said Hangen, one of four women playing in the league. “In the first round, the highest-rated manager was a 27 and the lowest-rated manager was a 16. In the second round, that
Players in Pebble Creek’s Senior Softball Association line up on Opening Day in 2018. This year’s opening day is set for Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy Kate Hofmann and Evolve Public Relations & Marketing)
manager rated 16 will select first. It then just goes from 16 up to 27.” After their 12th-round selection, managers must be within three points of the established cap. For example, this year’s cap rounded out at 226, so managers had to draft 12 players whose point totals came plus-three or minus-three over the mark. It’s here where managers begin to
get crafty when building their team, as they must carefully budget the remaining cap space, per se, to ensure they stay within the bracket. Each round is heavily monitored by the league’s board members, as well as other managers, to ensure a manager stays within his limits upon selection. As evidenced by this three-hour draft, Pebble Creek hosts no run-of-
the-mill senior softball league. This is a wildly competitive platform for the community’s senior citizens to transport back to childhood, even just for seven innings. “It’s absolutely cool,” Hangen said, on how the league enthralls all who are involved. “There’s a lot of people who move to Pebble Creek specifically for our softball league. It’s incredible.”
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Millennium volleyball trying to serve up another title BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
The Millennium Tigers, cheering and hugging each other, stormed the court last November, celebrating the girls’ volleyball state championship that had eluded the group for so long. Millennium rolled through the regular season and playoffs, losing just one set in the entire 5A postseason and sweeping Sunnyslope 3-0 in the championship match after consecutive seasons of playoff disappointments. However, of about 11 players that saw regular court time, eight were graduating seniors. Now, the challenge is to try and do it again with a revamped group. In fact, in talking to the girls, it might be hard to tell they are the defending champions at all. In fact, it is hardly ever brought up. “We don’t really talk about it, because it’s a new team. Like, it was fun and we enjoyed it, but we have a new goal now,” senior Kylie Waters said. Coach Julie Vastine agreed, saying the 2019 Tigers want to follow the lead of their predecessors, but the team dynamic and strategy can never be the
same year to year. This team, she said, is particularly strong on its pins, or hitters in the middle of the box. There are talented girls throughout the court, though. Millennium will have to become a more well-rounded team, in Vastine’s opinion, to make another long playoff run. “We’ll have to spread out who’s doing what, and be strong everywhere,” she said. And having a few players that have played in or seen high-level playoff games is helpful, as well. Everybody is playing new roles, even returning varsity players, whether on the court or as leaders in the locker room. “They have experience, playing some of those big matches. They’ve seen what it’s like, and now they really want to be the ones to help carry the team,” Vastine said. One of those new leaders is Waters, who said the team’s attitude is tremendous thus far. They are putting in the work necessary to compete for another championship. The Tigers were 10-2 through 12 games and had beaten several of the
Top, Millennium senior Kylie Waters said the Tigers volleyball team is aiming for another state title. Right, Junior Jordan Miller serves a ball for Millennium volleyball. (West Valley View photos by Eric Newman)
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Al-Anon Stepping Stones
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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The Litchfield Park Historical Society
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bingo for Books
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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.
Zumba at the Library
Join a certified Zumba instructor from 9 to 10 a.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. All levels of experience are invited. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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.
Adults are invited to make beautiful jewelry using skills borrowed from the historical chainmail craft from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. All materials will be supplied. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
24-Hour Desert Survival
Wellness at Fitness in the Park
Learn emergency desert survival skills from at 5 p.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. A Buckeye Recreation Park Naturalist will show attendees how to pack a survival kit, build a fire, signal for help and more. For information, call 623-349-6621.
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.
Grief Support Group
This support group helps and encourages those in the difficult time after the death of a spouse,
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.
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.
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. Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.
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.
Create a cosplay costume from scratch by working with moldable plastic to make amazing props from 2 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Take a guided tour of the night sky with professional stargazers, learn how to read a sky map and use telescopes to look at the moon, planets and more from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.
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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.
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.
Cosplay Crafting: Moldable Plastic (Ages 13+)
Babies and Books (Ages 0-2)
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Stargazing for Everyone
Play Time
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.
VFW Country Festival
The city of Tolleson will host a VFW Country Festival to help raise funds for the local VFW Post 6310 from 1 to 11:30 p.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren Street. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, a teen calf roping contest at 6 p.m. and a mechanical bull riding contest at 7 p.m. Registration is required to participate in these contests. Parking will be available at Tolleson City Hall as well as the 91st and Van Buren parking lots. For information, visit tollesonaz.org/events.
Chainmail Jewelry: Earrings
Goodyear Lions Club
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.
Friday
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 brant landscape from 11 a.m. to 1 W. Van Buren Street invites babies p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 and their caregivers to an interacW. Civic Center Drive. To register tive play time at 10a.m. For inforfor free, call 623-333-4400. mation, call 623-936-2746.
Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a healthy, vi-
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.
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 Plant Survival 101
Yoga at Fitness in the Park
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Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555
Baby Time
Bring babies through age 2 for an early literacy program with books, games and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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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.
PiYo at Fitness in the Park
Craft it Up
Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Quilters Anonymous
Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Bingo Hall, 3690 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear. For information, call 623-935-1117.
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.
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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.
Sewing for Babies
Estrella Toastmasters
Bingo
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 pro-
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.
Learn Japanese words and cultural facts and watch manga and anime with friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites preschool-age children to participate in an hour of art at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Wednesday
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.
Anime Club (Ages 10-18)
Preschool Art Studio
Bring a sewing machine and equipment to join the volunteer Tolleson Community Interfaith Group in creating premature hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Lunch and Bunco
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Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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Come down to the Goodyear Community Room at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 for nonresidents. Participants can register by phone or in person at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-7525.
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
In Stitches
Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
United Way Storytime (Ages 0-5)
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.
Children can sing, listen to stories and make crafts at 11:15a.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.
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assessments on Jesus because others have muddied the water on who Jesus is, why He came, how He operates with others and the like. Other opinions have created a false Jesus in many people’s minds and make decisions based upon those inaccuracies. Please let me share with you a truer big picture of Jesus. I think most pastors and long-term Christians would agree with me. It’s not everything about Jesus but gives you the headlines on God, amazing agent of grace and truth. How do I know? I just watch Jesus in the scripture. Let me start. An amazing fact about the ministry of Jesus is He released people to be who they were created to be. He released their genius. In threeand-a-half short years, He turned His former “island of misfit toys” disciples’ into the greatest change agents the world has ever seen. He sent His leaders and followers into the world unencumbered. He set them free from the emotional and physical clutter that had them enslaved them for years. He kept it simple so everyone could understand. He didn’t disqualify them, even when they left Him near the end of His ministry on earth. He inspired and equipped people to face their “unfaceables” like fear, inadequacy, shame, unworthiness and their guilt-ridden past. It takes a special per-
son to do that. But Jesus was up to the task. He understands there is a little bit of crazy in us, yet He didn’t judge us for that. Consider his disciples. That is quite a board of directors. The hated and despised IRS of that time and the Hell’s Angels of that time were on His team. Haven’t you ever heard of Matthew, the taxman, and John and James, the Sons of Thunder? It sounds like a motorcycle gang to me. Jesus made people feel welcome. He spread out the welcome mat out for prodigal sons and wounded Samaritans. Jesus went to heaven to prepare a place for people like that. And do you know what that means? There is a place for us, too. Remember the prodigal son? Talk about a welcome! “And when his father saw him, he ran to meet him.” Luke 15:20. In the same way, He shows us His excitement for our homecoming with Him. Jesus was sent by God to release us from the prisons of past guilt, present boredom and future anxiety. He wants us firing on all eight cylinders. He knows what will make us effective and happy. He wants to release our genius. He wants us to be free from the ghosts of the past and prepared for the opportunities of the future. Jesus always has that welcome mat out for anyone who is a Christ-follower. He leaves the lights on for us if we
want to return home. All He ever tried to do is to put us in a position to succeed. That’s true yesterday, today and forever. Jesus came to earth with solutions to problems. He found a need and met it. He came as a “solutionary.” He brought God’s love into their world. God’s love made flesh changed everything. God’s love is greater and stronger than anything the IRS of that time or the Sons of Thunder could do. God’s love is stronger than anything guilt can do. When formerly lost people stop living the problem and start living the solution, they found their problems started to go away. The scriptures say it this way. “But, God being rich in mercy because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have seen saved) and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, in Christ Jesus, in order that in the age to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:4-7. You and I are the “ages to come” in the verse. What Jesus did for them He can do for us, too! Jesus still goes to prepare a place for us, even if there is a little crazy in us. You know the verse. “For God so loved the world (us) that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. Jesus lived to be a “solutionary” and an example for others and many of the problems and bad definitions went away. There’s a lesson here for us when we are misdefined or lied about. Just like Jesus, stop worrying about the problems caused by others and start living the solutions. Be a “solutionary.” Live an exemplary life, live for others, live above the rumors and many problems will go away. 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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Teen cancer survivor receives full-ride to UTI WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
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When 18-year-old cancer survivor Jaime Gamez visited the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus of Avondale in late August an unexpected announcement brought him to tears. Gamez, a graduate of Valley Vista High School underwent extensive treatment after learning he had cancer in early 2018, was surprised by UTI President and CEO Kim McWaters with a full-ride scholarship to the technical school. This fall, the teen, who loves all things diesel, will attend the Diesel Technology and Freightliner Finish First programs at UTI, at no cost. “It’s something I’m grateful for because I still have medical bills to worry about. It opened more doors for me,” Gamez said. “I can work, focus on school and pay the things I need to pay.” Make-A-Wish Arizona, UTI and several industry partners worked together to make this possible, said Adrian Cordova, UTI-Avondale campus president. “Make-A-Wish supports all kinds of dreams. When (Gamez) was approached, his wish was, ‘I want to go to UTI.’ We connected with our industry partners and everyone pitched in and said, ‘Instead of figuring out how he can have a tuition discount, let’s figure out how he can have no school cost at all,’” Cordova said. Sunstate Equipment Co., which offers construction rental equipment services in Arizona and 13 other states, is one of the companies that stepped up to the plate. Larry Cox, the vice president of culture at Sunstate, believes Gamez has a unique story.
Jaime Gamez, 18, center, received a full-ride scholarship to Universal Technical Institute-Avondale. (Submitted photo)
“To hear about an 18-year-old young man who’s gone through a lot of diversity in his young life set out a goal to be a technician — we hear a story like that — it’s easy to jump on that wagon and be supportive of it,” Cox said. “It was an automatic no-brainer for us to help him out. We’re part of the community. We take care of our people.” Other contributing partners include Daimler Trucks North America, Freightliner, Premier Truck Group, Snap-On Tools and Tech Force Foundation. The Diesel Technology and Freightliner Finish First programs, valued at $40,900, will offer Gamez hands-on training in areas like engines, transmissions, electronics, hydraulics, refrigeration and technology. And Cordova said he can complete both programs in less than a year. “It’s definitely fast-paced and a quick way to get into your career. That’s why many students take this track,” he said. “We value their time and their ability to
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Stargazers Tony and Carol La Conte, of Stargazing for Everyone, will provide a guided tour of the night sky at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Skyline Regional Park. During this tour the La Contes will: • Show how to use a sky map. • Discuss the names and meanings of the stars. • View the constellations. • Tell stories of the night sky. Large telescopes will let participants stargaze on their own when they view the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula,
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Raptor rescue organization presenting at Skyline WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
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Wild at Heart, an Arizona-based raptor rescue organization, will conduct a free presentation by professional biologists who will discuss several diverse birds of prey from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road. This free, educational and family-friendly event also features up-close interactions with owls, hawks and falcons, a chance to speak to the bird handlers, bird release, and kids’ activity stations. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. and guests are encouraged to bring
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Food, activities and music at for-a-good-cause food truck festival BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
More than 35 food trucks are expected for Saturday’s RoundUp Food Truck and Music Festival. The free, family-friendly event takes place from 4-to-10 p.m. at the Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The food truck and music festival is one out of four major events the West Valley Mavericks Foundation hosts. In addition to food, beverage and kids’ activities, the festival will host two live bands: Hillbilly Deluxe and the Kody Raine Trio. New to the event this year will be a fireworks display. While admission is free, people are encouraged to bring canned and nonperishable food items to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Food and beverage proceeds will support other West Valley charities. Sponsors of the festival include Desert Financial Credit Union, Fry’s Food Stores, Pleasant Harbor Marina and Hensley Beverage Company. VIP tickets are available courtesy of Fry’s Food Stores. Those who wish to spend $100 will get catered food from restaurants, access to an open bar, pre-
The West Valley Mavericks expect a large turnout at their third RoundUp Food Truck and Music Festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Goodyear Ballpark. Currently, 17,000 people have marked their interest in attending on a Facebook event page. (Photos courtesy West Valley Mavericks)
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Preschoolers at The Goddard School in Buckeye, along with 49 other Goddard schools across the country, spent last week testing toys. The annual toy test, which the school has been hosting for 12 years, involved brands like V-Tech, Leap Frog, Play Monster and Manhattan Toy Company. While infants to 6-yearolds interacted with the toys, teachers observed and documented the children’s responses. Toys were judged in the categories of interactivity, skill development, creative inspiration and more. At the end, the preschoolers cast votes for the Top 10 Preschooler-Approved Toys. Those results will be announced Nov. 1 1. Children could play with a model city that featured a fire station, general hospital and various vehicles; 2. Cason Cote, 2, plays with a model city; 3. Blake Taylor, 1, drives a fire truck in the model city he worked on; 4. A model city featured a road over which children could drive a police car; 5. Copelynn Laing, 8 months, and Graciela Monson, 9 months, watch a teacher while experimenting with various toys; 6. Mason Campa, 2, left, and Brady Horn, 3, construct a building with some toys that were available to test.
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Girl Scouts honored for Estrella library project BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
Girl Scouts Troop 6010 recently earned their Bronze Award—the highest award available to a Girl Scout Junior, or girl in fourth through fifth grade—by sharing their love of reading with the Estrella community. To earn their award, the troop built a free neighborhood library at Bougainvillea Park, which it maintains weekly by collecting books, stocking the library and monitoring the box’s condition. “They’re starting to pop up everywhere,” said troop leader Michelle Brewer, whose daughter, Ella, is a troop member. “At Estrella, the HOA already allowed two of them. They allowed us to build the third one. It’s been great. “We have our own stamp that we put on the back of the book in the hopes people will return the books. We don’t mind if they don’t.” Brewer said the idea was born during brainstorming. The girls decided on the library because it was feasible. “A couple of the girls and parents live up here,” she said. “Other girls
While working on the free library, Girl Scouts Troop 6010 crocheted mats for the homeless made from recycled plastic bags. Pictured from left, top row, are Jade Haley, Maggie Maccherola, Macy Kober, Ella Brewer and Katelyn Bons. Troop leader Michelle Brewer is behind Ella Brewer. The first row, front to left, are Vivian Nixon, Brooke Gillespie and Olivia Bunce. The mats were donated to the Goodyear Police Department to hand out to the homeless they encounter. (Photo courtesy Michelle Brewer)
live down the hill in Litchfield Park. It wasn’t too much for them to drive up here.”
Girl Scouts Troop 6010 unveiled its free library during a community party. Pictured left to right, top row, are Maggie Maccherola, Ella Brewer, Brooke Gillespie, Katelyn Bons, Macy Kober and Olivia Bunce. Pictured left to right, bottom row, are Jade Haley, Vivian Nixon and Charlotte Struble. (Photo courtesy Michelle Brewer)
Girl Scout mom Darcy Kober recruited her father, Hal Brondt, to help the girls build the library. Judy and Carl Wargula helped the girls get HOA approval from Newland Communities. “He (Brondt) took the girls to Home Depot with his plans and had the girls purchase the lumber and the other stuff that needed to go along with building it,” Brewer said. “Once it was built, we had to decide
on paint color and themes. We voted on it and came up with a plan. We had to get permission to use the Girl Scouts’ logo and their paint scheme—green and white.” The library is oversized to fit large children’s books, Brewer said. When it was finished, the eight girls invited the community to the grand opening. “People brought books,” she said. “We were so excited about it. The community of Estrella really helped us out. Even to this day, we put our messages on the Estrella Facebook page asking if they have any books to donate. We’ll go to their house to pick them up. We’ve never had to buy books after all the donations.” At the same time, Troop 6010, most of whom now are cadets, was learning about recycling. So the girls gathered plastic grocery bags and crocheted homeless mats with them. To encourage them, Brewer hosted Friday night open crochet parties at her home. “It’s a very long project,” said Brewer, who added she was too shy to be a Girl Scout growing up. “Some girls took 10 months to finish. Each mat takes 600 bags. I love the library, but the crochet was equally as amazing. “We gave them to the Goodyear Police Department. That way, if they come across a homeless person, they could give them a mat. It provides a cushion for the homeless. It’s water-
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The Girl Scouts Troop 6010 free library has been kept full thanks to donations by the Estrella community. (Photo courtesy Michelle Brewer)
proof and we’re very proud of the girls for doing that. They wanted to quit and I wanted to quit, but I kept encouraging them. They voted on the project and I held them to their word.” Girl Scouts spokeswoman Alex Anton said the Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout junior can achieve. The project must take an average of 20 hours to build their team, explore the community, chose the project plan and put it in motion. “Setting those parameters helps them understand how long it’s going to take,” Anton said. “They have to choose a take-action project that will remain sustainable in their community and it needs to make a lasting impact. “Once the girls are done with the project, they continue to give back to the community.”
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Know a student who’s doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email Tom Scanlon at tscanlon@timespublications.com. Goodyear resident Jinui Thomas, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2021, has earned the spring 2019 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Thomas is a graduate of Trivium Preparatory Academy. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.3 or higher while completing at least three courses earn the spring 2019 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Among the University of Iowa’s Class of 2023 is Ashton Hooley of Goodyear, a first-year student at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The most academically accomplished class in UI’s 172-year histo-
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Debra Jean McWilliams
Sheila "Darline" Ramsey
Debra Jean McWilliams, wife, mother, grandmother ,great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend passed away after a courageous, extended battle with cancer surrounded by her family on September 9, 2019. Debbie was born on May 11, 1956 in Pomona, California, to Donald Philips Sr and Marvel Philips. She and her 2 siblings, older brother Donald Jr and younger sister Vicki, developed a lasting bond in their youth. She married Charles Giatroudakis (later divorced) and together they had three children. She then married Floyd McWilliams on August 29, 1981 in Litchfield Park, Arizona. They were married for 38 years, and together raised 5 children in west Phoenix prior to moving to Avondale, Arizona where they spent more than 20 years. Debbie and Floyd retired to Parowan, Utah 3.5 years ago. Debbie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a devout servant of the church and her family. She treasured her family. Supporting her children and their many extra-curricular endeavors was never a chore, and though she worked many years in commercial printing, she was always there - usually with a little song or a tiny dance. She especially loved being a grandmother and relished any opportunity to spend time with her grandkids. Debbie loved music, crafts, reading, sewing, and traveling among other things, but it's the everyday little things her family will remember most. Black Friday shopping. The beach. Matching pajamas. Car shows. Hallmark movies. Midnight Walmart runs. Stealing decorating ideas from model homes. Enchilada casserole. Mr. & Mrs. Right. Innocuous alone, these tiny reminiscences contribute to a cherished, unforgettable legacy - even if just for the few lucky enough to know her. She will be missed dearly. Debbie is survived by her husband, Floyd McWilliams: children Todd, Robyn Holladay (Stan), Timothy, Nicholas Giatroudakis (Jeanette), Jenifer Hilboldt (Billy Joe); parents Donald Philips Sr and Marvel Philips; brother Donald Philips Jr (Tina), sister Vicki Huntsinger (Jason). She had 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her second son, Nathan Giatroudakis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Parowan Stake Center (90 S Main, Parowan, UT), with a viewing prior to the services from 12:30-1:30 pm. Interment will be in Parowan City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.
Charles Stultz Sr.
08-04-1948 - 09-06-2019 Sheila passed away on September 06 at the age of 71 "to avoid having to make a decision in the 2020 Presidential Election"!!!! Sheila lived and worked in the West Valley for many years. She was a waitress, bartender, and she owned her own housecleaning business. Sheila was preceded in death by her Mom Elease, Her Dad William, Brother Tony and Brother Tim. She has left behind her husband Ronald Mccutcheon, Sister Deborah Ramsey of Buckeye, Daughters Tina Lee (Jerry) of Buckeye, and Shelly Whitworth (Craig) of Goodyear. She has Grandchildren that will miss her dearly, Neil, Brittany, Krystal and Kayla. Also one very special great grand baby that brought her joy, Payton Mae. There will be no services at this time.
Tuesday September 2, 2019, Charljes Stultz, Sr., age 84 went to live in his eternal heavenly home. He was born in Jackosn, Michigan. He loved to play his guitar and banjo, have family gatherings, but most of all he loved to go to church. He was a member of the Desert Springs Worship Center, 10714 W 4th St., Avondale. Charles worked for many years at ACE Aerco, then Sanderson Ford, where he retired. Services were held Monday September 9, 2019 at the Desert Springs Worship Center with Pastors Pat Malone, Gary Sandy, and Joe Phillips taking part. Charles leaves behind his "Special Lady", (His wife, Virginia, of 35 years) four natural children, six step children, 14 grand children and 23 great grand children.
Dominic A. Reyes
Jesse Ramos Olivas
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Dominic A. Reyes Aka Bubba, age 23, of Goodyear passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2019 in Goodyear. Dominic had a strong love and commitment to family and friends. He live loud and loved everyone. He would light up the room with his beautiful smile. He was extremely talented with skateboarding, making music, painting, and drawing. He gave the gift of life to others through organ donation. He is survived by his parents, Rosanna M. Alvarez and Albert M. Reyes; his siblings Angel (Alexandria), Benjamin, Christopher, Marquee, Athena (Robert), and Michael; his girlfriend, Jenny Alvarado; nieces and nephews; as well as his grandmothers, Mildred Martinez and Irma Reyes. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joe Martinez and Benny Reyes, and his brother, Joseph Alvarez. Viewing will be held at Our Lady of Fatima, 1418 S. 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 on Thursday, September 26th at 6 pm followed by the Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 27th at Our Lady of Fatima at 12 pm followed by interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.
Jesse Ramos Olivas was born on July 2nd, 1943, in Kent, Texas to Reyes and Lela Olivas. Jesse married the love of his life, Lydia, on July 28th, 1962. Together they had three children; Jessica and Bill Buckner of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Tricia and Paul Ybarra and Adrian and Nay Olivas, of Buckeye, Arizona. He was blessed with five Grandchildren; Anthony, Sean, Melissa, Jesse and Maddy. He also has five great-grandchildren; Lexi, Jo, Reese, Mia, and Addie. He was also survived by his sisters Martha, Linda, and Maryellen and his brother Ray, and several nieces and nephews. Jesse was born a determined, hardworking man. At the age of 16, he was employed by the Hardesty Brothers for over 20 years. There he learned the skills and the foundation that led him to discover his lifelong passion of harvesting Cotton. With lots of hard work, In 1981, Jesse was able to fulfill his dream of becoming self-employed in the Cotton Harvesting Business. Services were Sept. 16 at St. Henry's church, Buckeye. Ganley's Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
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Rollo Charles Williams Rollo passed away at his home in Buckeye. He is survived by his children, Anne Jaurez Clark, James, Jessica, Christina Jaurez. 10 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 5 Sisters. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 9-28-19, at Arlington Baptist Church. Lunch to follow
Francisco Gallardo Hernandez Francisco Gallardo Hernandez of Tolleson, AZ passed away on September 15, 2019 at the age of 78 in his home surrounded by his loving family . He was born in Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico on October 3, 1940 to Vicente and Guadalupe Gallardo. Services were entrusted to Advantage Crystal Rose Chapel in Tolleson, AZ. A service was held September 20, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.advantagefunerals.com
Judy A. Carranza
On Monday, September 9, 2019 Judy Carranza passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Van, and sisters, Janet and Joyce by her side. She was born on February 14, 1948 in Cincinnati, OH to Strode and Helen Blythe. She had a very fulfilling career as a registered nurse. Judy was the loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was much loved and will be dearly missed. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com
Harold O. Chapman Harold O. Chapman, Jr., (Bud) passed away September 13, 2019 in the memory unit of Parkplace, Denver, Colorado. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Harold O. and Fern Chapman. Bud had one sibling, beloved sister Jane Chapman Stewart, born the same day three years earlier. Encouraged by his father, President of National Reserve Life of Topeka, Bud spent his career in the life insurance industry. Harold Chapman, Sr. led the company until his death in 1963, at which time Bud was elected President and CEO. Bud served in WWII, earning honors as an Aerial Engineer, then graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Introduced by Jane to Betty Weyler, a Delta Gamma sorority sister, Betty and Bud were married for 67 years until her death in 2015. They had five children and twelve grandchildren and enjoyed retirement at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, and the Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ. Bud lived for his golf games, and had 14 holes-in-one, and many trophies for Club Championships. Bud leaves behind four children, Christy Owen (Steve Owen) of Denver, Kim Morrill (Tom Morrill) of Denver, Lisa Wheeler of Chicago, Sam Chapman of Parker, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Nothing pleased him more than observing their pursuits in music, sports, arts, and business. His biggest challenges were losing Betty and his son Tom, who preceded him in death. Even battling dementia, Bud remained easy going, loving and appreciative of life itself. We will miss him dearly.
Dennis James Swaton
Dennis James Swaton, 63, of Prescott Valley passed away Sept. 18, 2019. Born in Bay City, Michigan, Mr. Swaton was a longtime West Valley resident. He enjoyed a long career as a barber and owned his own barber shop in Avondale known as “Dennis’s Place”. When not barbering, Dennis loved to play golf. He is survived by his wife Diane Swaton; mother Nina Swaton; children Jill Jaquin (Don), Shane Barnes (Bobbi), Tarah Merworth (Jason) and James Edwards; brothers Jeff Swaton and Stan Swaton (Kellie); grandchildren Cameron & Courtney Jaquin, Joey & McKenzie Barnes, Garrett, Owen, Ian & Noah Merworth; great grandson Statler Barnes and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103 rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Condolences may be shared at www.menkefuneralhome.com
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48 Temp Farmworkers needed 9/30/19 – 5/2/20. Workers will perform various duties associated with harvesting employer’s commodities according to supervisor’s instructions. Workers will have extensive periods of sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive movement, frequent stooping and lifting 50 lbs. Must have 3 months experience harvesting crops on a commercial farm & affirmative job references. May random drug test at employer’s expense. Guaranteed at least 3/4 of contract hours but hours will vary according to weather and crop conditions. Hours may exceed or be less than 50 hours. Work tools, supplies, equipment provided at no cost. Housing provided for non-commuting workers at no cost. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed to worker upon completion of 50% of contract or earlier if appropriate. $12/hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. EOE. Worksite in Maricopa Co. AZ. Applicants report/send a resume to the nearest AZ DOL office or call 602-542-6325 & ref job order #3566257. You may also apply at http://duncanfamilyfarms.com/careers. - Duncan Family Farms – Buckeye, AZ
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EMPLOYMENT Sanitation Supervisor needed in Tolleson. Reports to: Food Safety Coordinator and Food Safety Director | Hourly Wage: DOE Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time night shift position, and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 8:00p.m. to 5:00a.m. Holidays, and weekends may be required during production. Food Processing facility is in production January – June; the remainder of the year is off season Day Shift 4-10/hr. days. Responsible for providing Sanitation expertise to the assigned facility (Carrot Plant, Cactus Lane Cooler or Salt River Scottsdale Cooler), through developing, managing, and continually improving a comprehensive Sanitation Program that includes safety, equipment, infrastructure, and personal development. Primary Responsibilities · Direct responsibility for Plant Sanitation for Conventional and Organic Carrot Packing & Processing Facility. Directs, coordinates and monitors all daily, weekly, monthly, etc., sanitation activities within the processing facility as well as the grounds surrounding the carrot packing and processing plant. Oversees Master Sanitation Cleaning Schedule(MCSC), coordinates cleaning and maintains records. Responsible for daily scheduling and efficient resource allocation. · Understand Sanitation Safety, SDS information, and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) always, by ensuring and monitoring that the sanitation crew follows all HAZCOM and GHS standards. Operate a forklift - Will be trained and certified needed based on company Powered Industrial Truck Program Requirements. · Enforces company rules with staff, such as attendance, food safety, production quality safety, GMP’s, and efficiency. Disciplines subordinates when non-compliance occurs. Work Environment & Physical Demands Work Environment · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. · There is enough noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. Subject up to at least 98 lb’s. · Subject to extreme environment conditions for periods of more than 6 hours, which may cause the work area to become foggy, icy and slippery. Sanitation Supervisor is required to work in an environment that is: Wet, Very humid; Experience extreme temperature changes, from very hot (above 100°F) to very cold (below 40°F). Subject to exposure to industrial cleaning solutions and sanitizers (with appropriate PPE). Excessive ascending and/or descending:m Of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized. Walking, Repetitive Motions, Standing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Lifting weighing minimum of 50lbs., Talking, Transporting. Competencies & Qualifications To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: · Written Communication, Managing People, Safety and Security, Good ethical conduct Job Qualifications · Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, lead or elated experience in a sanitation or food safety function. Basic knowledge and/or understanding of Food Safety, Food Security, Sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s),Sanitation, OSHA Regulations, and HACCP. Able to read, understand and communicate in English, Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful · Must possess a basic understanding of foodborne pathogens and how cleaning and sanitizing minimizes the risk. Must be reliable, punctual and professional, able to work with other as a TEAM PLAYER and efficiently direct the team. This is a “HANDS ON” position. Computer Literate with Word, Excel and Outlook. Send resume to employment@rfcaz.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 original 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 at http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/superiorcourt/SelfServiceCenter/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
ROOMS/ ROOMMATES Furnished Bedroom and private bath, available in private home October 1st. Pebble Creek Golf Resort, Goodyear, age restricted over 40 years, gated community , prefer male . Rent $765 per month including utilities plus deposit. Six month minimum term. Call 602-885-1193
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PUBLIC NOTICE ST JOHN’S IRRIGATION DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTOR will be held on Tuesday, November 12 th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 10219 W. Southern Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353. Please call 602769-7219 Linda Reitz with any questions. Telecommunications Facility
Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a request to the FCC to register a proposed approx. 70’ tall stealth (bell tower) telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system to be located at 925 N Sarival Ave. in Goodyear, AZ 85338; coordinates of 3327-23.35 N, 112-24-24.19 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the FCC’s Antennae Structure Registration (ASR) website and entering the ASR application #A1143231. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file such requests online and instructions to do so can be found on the FCC’s Environmental Request page (http://www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) or send to: Ramon Williams, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: FDH Infrastructure Services, ATTN: Richard Brainerd, 6521 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file #A1143231. Published: West Valley View/Business Sept 25, 2019 / 23929
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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
AIR CONDITIONING
APPLIANCE SERVICES
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
ELECTRICAL
GLASS SERVICES
24 HOUR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
Appliance Repair Now
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
SUPERCHARGED
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
HANDYMAN I AM
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • INSTALLATION
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Valleywide Service
No Service Charge With Repair
onditioning and Heating
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#178418 ROC#166193
• Residential • Commercial • All Makes & Models • Water Heaters • Gas Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Mobile Homes 24 HOUR EMERGENCY REPAIR
If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
480-659-1400
623-535-4332 www.randkhvac.net
AUTO SERVICES
LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED FOR 20 YEARS Multi-level Paint Complete FULL service Correction, Clear Bras, mobile detailer for: Window Tint, Headlight Autos, Boats, RVs, Restoration & State-ofMotorcycles & More! the-art Ceramic Coating
25 OFF $
A/C Repair!
SEE THE DIFFERENCE! Hector: 623-694-2973 Mike: 602-647-6488
COUPON REQUIRED
★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!
623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED
www.acexpertek.com
AIR CONDITIONING
Serving all the West Valley of AZ ROC 324489
FINANCING AVAILABLE! WE ACCEPT
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
AUTO SERVICES
100- $500 + ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!
Commercial & Residential Housecleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
www.pnponecarecleaning.com
623.556.8378
Same Day Service & Free Estimates
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
CONCRETE / MASONRY
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
CARPET REPAIR
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
Office 623-872-7622
“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.”
623-824-4481 602-540-4940
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL
LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED
Not a licensed contractor
ROC# 299652
LANDSCAPING Landscape
Professional Handyman
602.301.3429
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
623.910.0742
(Call/Text)
Landscape Maintenance Services
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties
Not a licensed contractor
Not a licensed contractor
HANDYMAN
Check out the Handyman Section!
LANDSCAPING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
References Available
Mike (623) 764-1294
REMODELING
LTD
• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish
Repair of pet damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing
623-980-8950
623-512-6194
HandymanIam@cox.net
BUILDERS
Call for further information regarding our services
We Accept cash, check, bitcoin
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
CONTRACTORS
Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident
Call Jerry
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Broken Springs Replaced
602-931-0904
HANDYMAN
Honey Do List Too Long? PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
ROC# CR65 090690D
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
(623) 878-1180
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
Garage Doors
$
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
623-546-7714
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
Residential • Commercial
Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning
602.550.7732
623-329-2043 623-882-4549 www.azaircond.net
CLEANING
Call Today/Clean Today
Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!
COOLING • HEATING • PLUMBING
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
www.superchargedelectric.com
Licensed & Insured
AIR CONDITIONING
ELECTRIC
HANDYMAN
ROC 054363
Good Morning, Hiring days went very well! We hired 30 people in total, which is excellent. I will definitely continue to use your paper for our ads. Thank you and have a great day! :) V. Meloy, McDonald’s
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(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS
KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING
Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524
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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS
623.535.VIEW
LANDSCAPING
AIR CONDITIONING
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES
• Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
**FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”
www.airNOWac.com
623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor Kitchens • Cubring Tree and Plant Installation ES FREE T Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation
D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275
ROC#202397. ROC#219652
stonecreek-az.com
O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
LANDSCAPING
Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
DEL DEL
623-308-2801
deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED
Your newspaper. Your community. Your planet. Please recycle me.
REMODELING
SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
MOBILE:
602-722-7696
ROC Lic. #170982
PAINTING
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
623.547.7521
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!
623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02
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PAINTING
PAINTING
Interior & Exterior
602-826-3969 Mobile
Listed HOA/PORA
We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING We’Wree’ only a call away !
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 • Fully ROC#302675 • Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL
PLUMBING
The Bug Stops Here
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR
• Roaches • Weed and Turf control • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT
Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com
NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
H&H
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s
— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections
Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.
Basic Pest Service
FAMILY OWNED
49-75
$
Lic. / Est. 1981
PEST CONTROL
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
Water Heaters from
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
includes labor
24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PLUMBING
Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com
Total Care Plumbing LLC
Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
Insured
*Not a Licensed Contractor
PEST CONTROL
Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
PEST CONTROL
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
FREE ESTIMATES
Free Estimates
MEDICAL SERVICES
“A Passion for Caring”
Plumbing Experts
Water Heaters • Faucets • Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall Painting/Texture • Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Cameras Bathroom Remodel/Update • Plus Much More!
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
One Call Can Fix It All!
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
Quality Attention to Every Detail
brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA
• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
LANDSCAPING
stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com
HANDYMAN
ERIC SAUNDERS
Lawn Care
*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS
PAINTING
Lic# 4147
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
55 DRAIN CLEANING
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
& SERVICE DIRECTORY MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Your West Valley Plumber
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589
Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available
Senior & Military Discounts
623-522-9322
™
Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
™
FREE SERVICE CALL
SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS
49.95
Service
Water Heater Flush
100 OFF New Water Heater
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 10/31/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 10/31/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 10/31/19
$
Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES!
26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
PHILLIPS
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
ROOFING LLC Member of ABM
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL
ROOFING
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Kitchens Concrete Flooring
623-535-8000
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
FREE ESTIMATES
623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006
Same Day Service
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
45.00
$
Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! UPHOLSTERY
ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
Additions Garages Patios
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR
WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
872-3047
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
PLUMBING Service Done Right... Day or Night!
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
30 OFF
All types of roofing!
AIR CONDITIONING
ROOFING
™
$
We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
623-293-2648
PLUMBING
602-622-2859 623-936-5775
ROOFING
Estrella Custom Designs
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
ROOFING
POOL SERVICES
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
Inc.
PLUMBING
ROOFING
$
623-688-5243
www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987
PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@cox.net
TREE SERVICES
www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour e! Servic ra $) (No Ext
Estimate Today! Best Prices! TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS
We Do Everything!
601-596-4447 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
623-444-0056 623-444-0056
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Senior & Military Discounts
$
6500
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee
$
75 off
Any NEW Water Heater Install
Sewer Camera Inspections
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience
Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
623-299-7111
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 324892
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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE
ZERO DOWN DELIVERS - PICK YOUR PAYMENT 2015 FIAT 500 POP
2018 FORD EXPEDITION EL
2004 FORD F-150 FX4
2011 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED JET
2014 FORD C-MAX ENERGI SEL
19298B
T8539A
19271A
19263A
T8502A
$146 /mo
(2)
$170 /mo
(2)
$206 /mo
$210 /mo
(2)
(2)
$231 /mo
(2)
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU LIMITED
2013 FORD FLEX SEL
2016 FORD ESCAPE SE
2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S
2017 NISSAN ROGUE
19135A
19337A
19026A
P8615
P8600
$263 /mo
(3)
$268 /mo
(3)
$268 /mo
$269 /mo
(3)
(3)
$284 /mo
(3)
2016 FORD TAURUS LIMITED
2017 FORD FIESTA ST
2012 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T PLUS
2017 TOYOTA RAV4 LE
2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING
19324A
19303A
P8602
19453A
19161A
$287 /mo
(3)
$305 /mo
(3)
$338 /mo
2012 AUDI A6 3.OT PREMIUM
2017 RAM 1500 SLT
2014 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT
19284B
T8579
T8566A
Sold
$364 /mo
(4)
$375 /mo
$339 /mo
(3)
(3)
2015 FORD F-150 XLT D8562A
$375 /mo
(3)
(3)
$340 /mo
(3)
2014 FORD EXPEDITION LIMITED P8606
$377 /mo
(4)
2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT
2013 FORD F-150 PLATINUM
2017 LINCOLN MKC PREMIERE
2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT
2017 FORD F-150 XLT
T8587
19415A
19014A
T8598
19094A
$381 /mo
(4)
$381 /mo
(4)
$391 /mo
$396 /mo
(3)
(4)
$459 /mo
(4)
2017 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON RECON
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ
2019 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5
2018 FORD F-150 XLT
P8585A
2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5
19402A
19210M
P8639
19363A
$518 /mo
(4)
$537 /mo
(4)
$551 /mo
$577 /mo
(4)
(4)
$611 /mo
40 MORE ZERO DOWN DELIVERS! 2012 FORD FOCUS SE #19156B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2011 FORD FIESTA SE
$118/mo (1) $126/mo (1)
#19274A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE
2017 SUBARU IMPREZA PREMIUM
2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON XLT
2016 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
#P8471A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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#X8632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED
2018 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING
2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT
#T8581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8663 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8629 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 FORD FUSION S #19138A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$252/mo (2) $268/mo (2)
$304/mo (3) $305/mo (3)
$368/mo (3) $375/mo (4)
$439/mo (4) $456/mo (4)
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
2015 GMC TERRAIN SLE
2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
2018 DODGE RAM 1500SLT
2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L
#X8578A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#19418B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#T8542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#T8542 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#T8625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$143/mo (1)
2011 FORD F-150
$149/mo (2)
#19398A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$321/mo (3)
2016 CHRYSLER 200 LIMITED PLATINUM
2017 CHEVROLET VOLT LT
2016 FORD FLEX SEL
#X8519A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8628 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8662 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2012 HONDA CROSSTOUR EX-L
2015 KIA OPTIMA EX
#19040B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#8599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$170/mo (2)
$266/mo (3) $269/mo (3)
$279/mo (3)
2019 KIA SOUL + #P8641 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$322/mo (3) $338/mo (3)
#T8623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
2015 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST PREMIUM
2018 FORD EDGE SEL
#P8601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#T8554 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 FORD FOCUS SE #19207A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2006 FORD F-150 XLT #19202A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$231/mo (2) $250/mo (2)
2015 BUICK ENCORE #P8631 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$286/mo (3)
$395/mo (4) $395/mo (4)
$471/mo (4)
2016 FORD F-150 LARIAT #D8558A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$489/mo (4)
2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED
2017 NISSAN ROGUE SL HYBRID
2011 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 KING RANCH
#T8645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19090A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#19394A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED
2015 FORD F-150 XLT
#T8603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19192A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$294/mo (3)
$458/mo (4)
#19210A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#P8633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$341/mo (3)
#T8621 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300
#18496A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$283/mo (3)
$393/mo (3)
$457/mo (4)
2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT
2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL XLT
2008 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON XLT
$188/mo (2)
$392/mo (4)
$351/mo (3) $363/mo (4)
$396/mo (4)
$519/mo (4)
2016 HONDA PILOT ELITE
2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER XLE
#19424A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#19431A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$424/mo (4)
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM
All payments and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. Payments do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. Must finance and qualify with 740 fico score. Payments calculated at 7.99% with terms @ 48(1), 60(2),72(3), and 84(4) months. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 10/01/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.
$556/mo (4)
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