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October 3, 2018
Avondale officers recognized for saving man’s life By Connor Dziawura
Donald Miller had no history of cardiac issues, according to his wife of 50 years, Candy. But on June 5, the couple faced a scare when Donald collapsed in the kitchen of their Avondale home. Now weeks later, Donald is alive and well, thanks to Candy and the first responders who saved him. Officers Brian Hammill, Russell Stewart and Stephen Alt were commended for their efforts during a September 26 award presentation at Avondale City Hall. “They did an amazing job,” said Candy, who teared up when given her own certificate and plaque for performing chest compressions. “I don’t feel like I deserve this. I know they deserve it. They did an amazing job.” As many people may know, and some can hardly fathom, responding well to high-stress situations can be difficult. But officers say Candy responded properly in the situation. “I think it honestly just speaks to the level of commitment that these two have to each other and their love for each other, that they would do anything for each other,” said Alt, who admitted not all 9-1-1 callers perform CPR. The couple was preparing to go out, Candy said. But after hearing Donald express he was “faint” and collapsing in the kitchen, as well as seeing blood, she called 9-1-1. When Donald gasped for air, Candy began chest compressions. Only around 2 minutes after Candy had placed the call, officers Alt, Hammill and Stewart arrived at the scene and took over.
(From left) Officers Russell Stewart, Brian Hammill and Stephen Alt received plaques and certificates for their efforts in saving the life of Avondale man Donald Miller. (West Valley View photo by Pablo Robles)
Donald’s pulse was at one point lost, so officers continued chest compressions until additional medical personnel arrived to transport him to the hospital. “When I knew he took that breath something in me just kicked into action,” Candy said. “I had learned CPR well over 30 years ago and I’ve never had to use it, but I didn’t know basically what to do. And it just kicked in.”
Donald added, “It was a community thing. I mean, these officers, the EMTs that arrived, they took us to Abrazo West and the emergency room people didn’t give up. They could have given up because I was coded.” According to Donald, he was told he had no airway or pulse for nearly 20 minutes
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Survey: Goodyear residents happy and safe in city By Sierra Poore
Goodyear residents enjoy living in the city and believe it is safe, according to a National Citizen Survey. “Residents continued to rate the quality of life in Goodyear quite highly and feel that it is a safe place to live,” said Erin Caldwell, the director of research for the
National Research Center. The results of the springtime survey were released during a September 24 City Council work session. The survey, which is used across the nation, allows cities to compare the satisfaction of their residents with those in other municipalities. The survey is structured around eight
primary factors of community livability including safety, mobility, economy, community engagement, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, and natural and built environment, she said. According to Caldwell, 3,200 households
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Tolleson staff addresses drug issues By Emily Holdaway
Tolleson Vice Mayor Juan Rodriguez said drug dealers in his city are conducting transactions without fear of repercussions and it’s frustrating him. Vice Mayor Juan Rodriguez said that he sees “People walk over from the Legacy Suites or Siegel (Suites). Literally walk down streets, do an exchange and walk right on back. They know where the houses are.” “The level of blatant action is because these guys feel comfortable. There’s really no danger. There’s nothing there that’s going to keep them from doing it. The fear of arrest or the fear of any kind repercussion for doing these deals is almost nonexistent in my opinion.” The comments came during a September 26 Tolleson Police Department fo-
rum led by Police Chief Wayne Booher. Resident Yvette Martinez-Aragon said she has witnessed many drug deals in her neighborhood. She described a man on a bike approaching a silver car or SUV. “They’re exchanging money right in front of me, there’s a drug deal right in my front yard,” Martinez-Aragon said. “I can’t even take my trash cans out because they’re on the bike. It was going on for a very long time, I was a frequent caller on the nonemergency line.” Booher said one of the major issues is opioids, which has been dubbed a crisis in Arizona. His staff is trying to stave that, and uses the nasal spray Naloxone to save those who have overdosed on the drugs. So far this year, the department has saved eight individuals.
Booher said there have been about 72,000 fatal overdoses in the United States this year. In Kingman and Mohave counties, there were more opioid prescriptions filled than there were people with 127.5 prescriptions given per 100 residents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There is no question that this is a public health issue,” Police Chief Wayne Booher talks about drug addiction Booher said. “And it needs to and how dangerous drugs can be. (West Valley View photo be addressed as a public health by Pablo Robles) issue. Law enforcement doesn’t have some it already has burst,” he said. the training. Booher explained that because of “The dam is getting ready to break. Prop 200, people in possession of small In fact, the dam is cracking and we’re amounts of drugs aren’t punished as sethe guy sticking his finger in the hole and it’s just about ready to burst and to Issues...continued on page 4
Goodyear council OKs zoning change for marketplace By Sierra Poore
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ricultural zoning district to mixed use to create the second phase of Pebble Creek Marketplace. The marketplace is expected to have 17 acres of multifamily developments and 13 acres of commercial property. The land is owned by Howard Grace, the president and CEO of W.M. Grace Companies, and is at the southeast corner of McDowell Road and 159th Avenue. Councilwoman Laura Kaino cast the lone dissenting vote, saying multifamily residences would be too close to the freeway. Rebecca Zook, Goodyear’s director of engineering, said using the land for residential buildings meets the noise attenuation plan for the city. Garage units and an 8-foot wall will be on the south side of the marketplace to help buffer Interstate 10 noise, said Adam Baugh, the zoning attorney for the partner developer. Triple-paned windows will further ease the noise, he added. Pebble Creek Marketplace will be a transit-oriented development that encourages “higher intensity and density residential uses as well as emphasizes pedestrian-oriented developments,” said Alex Lestinsky, Goodyear planner II. To maintain density throughout the residential section of the marketplace, Lestinsky said a minimum of 204 dwelling units will be required.
The multifamily apartments will be near a future WinCo Foods, Panera and Circle K, Baugh said. The land has been zoned agricultural, but Baugh said he believed it would eventually house apartments, office space or commercial property. “Apartments are very appropriate next to commercial opportunities,” Baugh said. They will bring “296 new shoppers in the area.” The plan shows a shaded walking path, extending from the eastern end of the property to commercial “to encourage pedestrian movement from the residential into commercial,” Baugh said. Councilwoman Sheri Lauritano said she thought the plan was great. “I think this is going to help bring the density that we need in that corridor,” she said. “It will really add a lot of walking and noncar needs for a lot of our residents.” Councilman Brannon Hampton added, “I think it will be a good walkable high-density project that residents should want.” Councilman Bill Stipp said the multifamily apartments made sense. “Multifamily is really the wave of where residential is going. Buyers today aren’t necessarily looking at single-family homes anymore. They’re looking at collective communities found in this sort of development,” Stipp said.
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The West Valley Mavericks Foundation is corralling 50 local food trucks for The Roundup, a festival set for 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Goodyear Ballpark. Guests can indulge in a variety of dishes, as well as three bands, a bustling kids’ zone and a hands-on Topgolf experience for adults. Admission is free; VIP tickets are $100 and include an open bar, premium parking, a shaded VIP area with a great view of the stage, and food catered by Sushi and Poke House and Twin Peaks. “We are really excited about taking The Roundup to the next level in 2018,” said Wade Accomazzo, president of West Valley Mavericks. “This event was a surprise hit last fall and we are bringing more of everything
this year: more food trucks, more capacity, more ways to have fun, and a bigger opportunity to serve the community.” Presented by Desert Financial, The Roundup’s lineup will serve Korean barbecue, grilled cheese, Poke Maki, chicken wings, Salvadoran Pupusas, tamales and enchiladas. Guests with a sweet tooth can feast on mini-donuts, funnel cake, frozen yogurt, Skookie Cookies and other treats. Taking the Yates Buick GMC stage this year are Hillbilly Deluxe and The Kody Raine Trio. Hillbilly Deluxe has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Westgate, NASCAR and local bars and clubs. Singer, guitarist and Arizona native Kody Raine has toured the Southwest for the last six years. All event proceeds benefit the West
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Benevilla opens office space in Avondale By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
The human services nonprofit Benevilla has opened office space in Care1st Avondale Resource and Housing Center to offer its free Home Services Program and volunteer opportunities. The office will be staffed on Tuesdays and service requests are available anytime by calling 623-584-4999 or by appointment. Its website is benevilla.org. “The need for a walk-in office in Avondale was obvious” said Benevilla President and CEO Joanne Thomson. “Through our studies we have seen that there is an extensive need for our homes services in the Southwest Valley. We are just so grateful to the city of Avondale and Care1st Health Plan
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Arizona for giving this opportunity to support the community.” The Care1st Avondale Resource and Housing Center is the result of a partnership between the city of Avondale, Care1st Health Plan of Arizona Inc. and First Things First. Since April 2009, the city has provided the building facility (formerly a public library) while Care1st provided funding for renovations and operations for the center. Avondale is responsible for recruiting participating nonprofit agencies, like Benevilla, who are given free space in the center to provide their services in the Southwest Valley. The Benevilla free Home Services
Program provides assistance in Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye and Tolleson to older adults lacking the resources to maintain their independence at home. Services are volunteer driven and available short or long term to those with limited resources and options. Benevilla volunteers provide help with grocery shopping, assisted transportation to medical appointments, light handyman services, friendly visits, phone Darlene Turner of Benevilla helps Jay Jensen into his call check-ins, business assis- car. (Photo courtesy Benevilla) tance and more. p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 The Care1st Avondale Resource and a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays at 328 W. WestHousing Center is open 8 a.m. to 7 ern Avenue, Avondale.
However, he added, police are working hard on drug cases. “We have worked 129 drugs cases since the beginning of this year in Tolleson,” Booher said. “We stop cars all of the time, we find low-level small amounts of drugs. We’re finding a lot of the nickel-and-dime stuff. We have drug users in Tolleson. We don’t have big stash
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and that he “shouldn’t be here right now.” He was in a threeday induced coma, he said. “The fact that these guys and my wife started immediately and did the CPR, did chest compressions, and got blood rushing through my body to my brain, to me it’s a miracle,” he said. “It’s an absolute miracle.” Alt called situations such as this “controlled chaos.” This one was rewarding for Alt because, as a former field training officer, Candy Miller was also honored for performing chest he trained Hammill. Alt saw that compressions on her husband, Donald. (West Valley pay off. Hammill said it was a View photo by Pablo Robles) “team effort.” “We had three of us there,” Hammill Candy wrote thank-you letters to the explained. “Sometimes we only have department and hospital to show “the one. This time we were very blessed immense gratitude that I had for what to have three of us there and we all they had done,” she said. “I was just had a specific job, didn’t have to ask compelled to make that known to their each other questions, and that’s how superiors and to them just how incrediwe train here. We train to work as a bly grateful we both were or are for all team. You know, sometimes you look that they did.” at those hundreds of hours of training Thanks to Candy, the officers and all and they seem like they’re repetitive, the other medical care providers who but they pay off.” worked diligently to resuscitate DonThough the officers were apprecia- ald, the couple celebrated their 50th tive of the recognition, it wasn’t the anniversary just days after he was dismotive. charged from the hospital. On top of “Being recognized, that’s proba- that, he recently celebrated his 75th bly the last thing all of us were wor- birthday. ried about, especially in the moment,” “They gave us a second life together Stewart said. “After the moment, I and we’ve kind of changed our outknow for myself and even for Officer look on a lot of things,” Candy said. Alt and Officer Hammill, our major “It’s amazing what that’ll do – a nearconcern was to check up on Don here death experience – not only for the within the coming days and the follow- person who goes through it, but for ing weeks and all of that, just to see the people around him and how gratehow he was doing.” ful we are.”
were randomly selected to receive the survey and 751 were returned. Goodyear last administered the survey in 2015, said Goodyear’s neighborhood services coordinator, Christina Plante. About 60 percent of respondents felt the value for their taxes was either excellent or good, which is higher than the national benchmark, Caldwell said. Residents were most pleased with waste collection, sewer services and public libraries. They’re less Residents were most pleased with waste collection, happy with emergency prepared- sewer services and public libraries. They’re less hapness, waste management and the py with emergency preparedness, waste management and the drinking water’s quality. (Photo courtedrinking water’s quality. sy city of Goodyear) “Goodyear residents generally felt Goodyear was a well-planned about one in 10 residents said they use community with good mobility,” Cald- the public transit as their primary mode well said. of transportation. Eighty-seven percent of residents Fifty-six percent of respondents ratsaid Goodyear is a good place to live, ed the air quality of Goodyear as exwhich is above the national bench- cellent or good, which is lower than mark, according to Caldwell. She said the national benchmark survey and the the survey also found nine in 10 resi- ratings found from the 2015 survey. dents said they would recommend livGoodyear residents would like to see ing in Goodyear and plan to stay in the funding go toward maintaining and imcity for the next five years. proving parks, and building a performPolice and crime prevention ser- ing arts center to improve the quality vices also received ratings higher than of life in Goodyear. the benchmark comparison, Caldwell Eighty percent of residents said said. As for city leaders, “the govern- they would like to see more medical ment performance ratings are positive and health care businesses. Sixty-sevand confidence in the city of Goodyear en percent said they would like to see government increased,” she added. more retail shops. Goodyear’s residents are generally Two thirds of residents said they pleased with the local government’s dine or shop outside of Goodyear at performance and the city’s overall di- least two times a month, while nearly rection, Caldwell said. a quarter said they do so two times a According to the survey, 85 percent week or more. of residents were happy with how easy Councilman Joe Pizzillo said he was it is to travel around the city, which is pleased with the results, especially higher than the national benchmark how residents view Goodyear’s levels survey. Only one-third of respondents of service. rated public transit highly, but merely “I don’t see where anybody could be unhappy with those results,” he said. “I was kind of concerned, but not CARPET • HARDWOOD • TILE & STONE surprised, about the number of people LAMINATE • VINYL going outside (of Goodyear) to eat and spend their retail dollars,” he said. Pizzillo added he would like to see a greater focus toward developing the rehip •Quality tail and dining businesses in Goodyear. ans ro km y Councilwoman Sheri Lauritano said t W n •Service ime rra citizens need to know city officials iL fet Wa SEE U S •Selection have been trying to attract retail. TODA Y! “We need to keep at it,” she said. 623-935-6088 Pizzillo added, “There’s always a 15479 W. McDowell Rd., Suite 105 Goodyear, AZ 85395 takeaway from these things on how to (PebbleCreek Pkwy & McDowell) Between Paradise Bakery & Rubios always be better. I’m very, very pleased www.flooringgalleryandmore.com with the overall results of where we’re Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC # 266663 going and what our citizens think of GRANITE COUNTER TOPS • BATH REMODEL CABINETS NEW & REFACE the job we’re doing.”
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children in a fun interactive way of When Maureen Carney moved to learning electrical and fire safety. Not Arizona, she didn’t only did Goodyear know a soul. So, she elementary students figured volunteering benefit from this proat the Goodyear Fire gram, she volunteered Department would her time to ensure remedy that. other students around Within a year, the the state learned the 53-year-old made her important fire and life mark when she was safety messages when hired as a community APS asked for her asrisk reduction educasistance. tor. Recently, she was In 2017, Carney named the top Arizona wanted to better unFire and Life Safety derstand fire preEducator of the Year. vention and provide “When I started residents more inforvolunteering, I didn’t mation when asked. know anyone here,” She attended and Carney said. “Within passed the Arizona a year, the department Maureen Carney, Goodyear Fire De- fire inspector I course partment community risk reduction hired me. I really do educator, said she has the best job in with the highest test feel like I have found the world. She was recently reward- score on the exam. ed for her efforts. (Photo courtesy Even after losing a what my life passion Goodyear Fire Department) is: Helping others and part-time educator teaching them ways they can be safe at the department, she didn’t flinch at and improve their lives. taking on new schools and other duties “It was very humbling to receive the as assigned, and only works 19 hours award because I work with amazing a week. people who do amazing things.” “We’re the educational arm of the Carney is a community risk reduction Goodyear Fire Department community specialist, fire and life educator I certified, risk reduction division,” Carney said. child passenger safety technician and a “We go throughout the community docertified CPR instructor. She wanted to ing all sorts of amazing things. To be learn more, so when asked if she want- included in that group is a real honor. ed to try characterization, she jumped at “I feel like I have the best job in the that request. She continues to utilize those world. When I got my award, I was skills during Fire Pal lessons. presented with it at the opening cerCarney partnered with the Arizo- emonies for state fire school. It was na Public Service (APS) Ben FranK- amazing. It’s something I’ll never forlown program that reaches school-age get.”
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Follow-up to Dillon Editor:
Mr. Dillon, I have had dozens of letters printed in the West Valley View. I research them carefully in reputable sources. I listed nine recent, verifiable lies from President Trump and you challenged two of them: 1) Fact: Serious crime and all crime is down in Germany the last several years. Source: German Ministry of the Interior and The Washington Post. 2) Fact: Quarterly GDP growth was 3.2 percent or more seven times in Obama’s second term, rising to 4.9 percent and 5.1 percent in 2014. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. You did not provide sources for your criticism and, in fact, added a couple of inaccurate claims – Trump does not have better minority support than Obama did, and Ocasio-Cortez does not want the United States to be a “Commie nation.” Or are these also just opinions? In Trump’s Montana rallies, he again made dozens of false or misleading statements. Here are a few examples on the economy, one of his favorite boasts: “We did the biggest tax cut in history.” False. It is the eighth largest since 1918. “We created over 4 million new jobs in 19 months.” Misleading. It is about 3.5 million, slightly below the jobs created in Obama’s final 19 months. “The unemployment rate is at historic lows.” False. It has been below 3.9 percent dozens of times since 1950. “We increased exports of clean coal by 60 percent.” Misleading. Exports are back up to their 2014 level, and there is no “clean coal.” “We have the best economy in history.” False. It’s doing well, but did better under Eisenhower, Johnson and Clinton. “The stock market is at record highs.” Misleading. It is the highest, but it rose 25 percent in 19 months under Trump and 62 percent in Obama’s last 19 months. “Our coal miners are back to work.” False. More were working in 2016 than now. And a few random lies or inaccurate claims from Mr. Trump: Justice Gorsuch was first in his class at Harvard. False. He was in the 10th to 30th range.
We opened the American Embassy in Jerusalem at a cost of $400,000. False. Its cost is estimated at $20 million. We have 25,000 people coming to these rallies. False. It is nowhere close to that; most are fewer than 10,000 people. We are respected again as a nation. False. A June 2018 Gallup poll shows the United States is being regarded more negatively by other countries. Everyone wants the wall; we have started building the wall. False. The wall is not being built, and Gallup shows 38 percent in support, 57 percent opposed. Conclusion: This president has trouble speaking the truth. John Flynn Goodyear
What would Roosevelt do?
up for our public lands. Colin Chadwick Buckeye
Editor:
The effects of Socialism in America
When Donald Trump was elected president, sportsmen had high hopes the president and his cabinet would commit to, in President Trump’s words, “Honoring the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt.” As our 26th president, Roosevelt worked tirelessly to stop special interests from developing and privatizing our public lands and waters, conserving more than 230 million acres by establishing 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, four national game preserves, five national parks and 18 national monuments. Sportsmen have applauded the administration for Roosevelt-like actions, such as their proposal to expand hunting and fishing on 10 national wildlife refuges and their calling on Congress to create a permanent solution to the practice of “fire borrowing.” Yet, we will continue to hold administration officials accountable for pursuing the rollback of conservation protections on millions of acres of national monuments, scrapping collaborative habitat management plans for sage grouse, and not fighting administration proposals to cut popular public access programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund. These actions threaten to undermine Roosevelt’s legacy, and I join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers in urging the Trump administration to do the right thing and stand
In regard to your front page article “Filling the hunger gap is a group effort,” at first glance it seems like a very heartwarming effort. People feel good about helping the needy. Free food for kids is wonderful. But, it makes me stop and think: Why are these parents not able to feed their children? Growing up in the ‘60s, charity was a stain on a family’s reputation and proud people wouldn’t accept it. After thinking about the reasons for their inadequacies, I came up with a number of them. The No. 1 reason is because it’s free. After that, it could be unemployment due to lack of a skill, language understanding, mental health, education and much more deserving reasons. There are also some not-so-deserving reasons, such as addictions. In fact, I would go so far as to say that over 50 percent, maybe more, of these kids’ parents are addicted to drugs or alcohol. It’s not the kids’ fault, but the program does nothing to discourage this behavior. It promotes it by putting more money into the parents’ hands by not having to provide food for their kids. Here’s a better example of why Socialism is a bad concept. In Chicago, the mayor has proposed giving $500 a month to 1,000 poor families to help them with their poverty. That equals
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half a million dollars a month or $6 million a year. He takes that money, like it or not, from people who work; you know, the ones with jobs. Now that you know where the money comes from, where do you think most of the $6 million will go? I know. In an arm, up a nose or down a throat. There might be some of it also spent on guns. You have to be stupid if you think this program is really going to work. So why do it then? Think about it, I’ll let you figure it out from here. Here’s a hint: Socialism. Too bad Socialism doesn’t come with drug testing. No... it comes with free drugs. Dustan Howard Goodyear
Climate change scam Editor:
On May 1, 2017, an article appeared in Climate Depot by Dr. Richard Lindzen, who wrote “many claims regarding climate change are exaggerated and unnecessarily alarmist.” He stated “believing that CO2 controls the climate is pretty close to believing in magic.” This MIT atmospheric science professor, and recipient of various meteorological and geophysical awards, feels since CO2 accounts for only .04 percent of atmospheric gases, or half of one-10th of 1 percent, it’s impact on climate with its many variable components is statistically insignificant. Can 97 percent of all scientists be
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Letters...continued from page 8 wrong? Actually, what most scientists agree upon is CO2 levels are rising – so what, still insignificant – and the Earth is warming (remember the previous Ice Age) and maybe man has played a role in it. Actually, CO2 is not bad – it is essential for life. Some Earth warming is not necessarily bad either as people continue to flock to warmer climates. What about sea levels rising? Can’t be all bad either, as even Al Gore, a shameless shill for fake science, bought a 6,500-squarefoot oceanview property for nearly $9 million in Montecito, California, in 2010. If Mr. Gore, who has gotten rich investing in and supporting green companies, believed in his own nonsense, why buy a view that will soon deteriorate and possibly threaten his exclusive, lovely neighborhood? Promoting claims of climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions is actually big business, as many public grants are given to those who pursue this politically correct science, and green companies benefit from various federal subsidies underwritten by taxpayers. The problem is the cost associated with this scam. Pursuing un-
You can even make a side bet at the upcoming “Santa Slay Coyote Calling Tournament” for smallest dog. The argument in favor of killing contests seems to be that there’s plenty of them to kill and it’s legal, so why not. If hunters want to shift the focus from ethics to legality, that’s fine with me. It proves they’ve abandoned their ethics. Arizona needs to ban wildlife killing contests. If you’re an ethical hunter worried about the future of hunting, maybe you should stand up for tradition and values. Distance yourself from these contests and do not be silent about it. Tina Meredith Phoenix
reasonable reduction goals in carbon emissions will cost consumers plenty, as cheap sources of energy like natural gas, coal and nuclear are eliminated for more costly renewable energy sources like windmill and solar. Californians have already seen their utility bills increase dramatically as they move toward their dubious goal of 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2045. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
Coyote Killing
Editor: I’m baffled by coyote killing contest participants. I thought that hunters believed animals shouldn’t unnecessarily suffer? I thought this idea was central to hunters’ values and tradition? So, it puzzles me when, according to predator hunting Facebook pages and forums, the more blood you get in the Editor: photo shoot the better; the more they I live in Sun City, where elders respin around in the video you got after you shot them the better; if the fur side and the need for affordable medflies off their backs you better believe ications is large. If my representative wants my vote, she will need to supthere’s a slow motion shot of that. Is Game and Fish so desperate for port efforts to lower drug prices. This hunter opportunities it lowers the bar senior community depends on her help. Seniors here should not need to and allows coyotes to be killed for cash and prizes? Yes, and they sure do.T:10”choose between drug costs and grocer-
ies, heating bills or housing costs. They cannot afford to take less medication because of cost. It endangers their health. The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act (HR 6505) is legislation that can help lower drug costs, and the House of Representatives should pass this act to help seniors get the medicines they need. Rep. Lesko should support efforts to let the government negotiate in Medicare by co-sponsoring the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act. Patricia Always Sun City
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Kavanaugh hearing turned into a tale of 2 Americas By David Leibowitz
testers amassed to chant, “We Believe, Historians will talk about September Christine Ford.” The placards they car27, 2018, for decades hence, the way ried were no less certain: “I Believe those who study the narrative of this Her!” “Believe Survivors!” “He Did It nation analyze events like and It Matters! Vote No!” the Civil War or the moThat was the subdued ment in 1991 when Anita version of Left World. Hill and Clarence Thomas Meanwhile on Twitter, testified before the U.S. #RapistKavanaugh beSenate Judiciary Commitgan its predictable ascent tee. to prominence. Most of it Pundits and the political cannot be reprinted. This smart set will long chew was tame by comparison: over the quavering voice of “I am so glad that the Brave Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Women of America and the and the facial expressions World get to witness these and jutting chin of Judge Old, White, Republican Brett Kavanaugh, the theMen shoot themselves in atrics of their senatorial their Sexist mouths before inquisitors and the minuti- David Leibowitz. (Photo the World. #RapistKavanaae of the principal actors’ courtesy Advisor Group) ugh.” statements. The day seemed to deWe will hear for years what a histori- generate from there: More slurs and cal moment this showdown was for the shouts, more accusations that the othhighest court in the land, for the #Me- er side was ignoring the obvious truth, Too movement, for Republicans, Dem- more evidence that America appears ocrats and the Trump Administration, to be of two brains, radically different for Blasey Ford, for Kavanaugh, for minds that treat every occurrence as a their families. Rorschach blot. This is all true. But it all fails to conIn our two Americas, facts, truth vey the real gravity of the day – at least and credibility are purely in the eye to my thinking. of the beholder. Right World and This was the day America cleaved, Left World see what they want when truly and perhaps finally, into two vast- they want, reflexively viewing evly different countries. erything through the lens of their It was obvious every time you political beliefs. switched TV channels, or clicked on What do I believe? That September your Facebook page or Twitter feed, 28, 2018, was akin to a car crash reor got a text from a friend watching at counted through the eyes of the drivers home or at work. of opposing vehicles – 36 years afForget 50 states. Forget area codes ter the date in question. Each testifier and ZIP codes or East and West Coast spoke of being victimized. Each perversus the great Midwest. son who sat in the witness chair appear Now there is Right World, the tribe to fully believe in the truth of her or his of Fox, Rush Limbaugh and conserva- testimony. tive talk radio. Opposed there is Left Dr. Blasey Ford spoke with emotion World, the tribe of CNN, MSNBC and and eloquence. Justice Kavanaugh dethe New York Times. nied her claims with passion and veheOne of my dearest friends, a Right mence. Worlder, texted me a minute-by-minIt was the ultimate “he said, she ute critique of Dr. Blasey Ford’s testi- said” story. In the end, I believed one mony – the lack of corroboration, the thing foremost: That what Right World lack of supporting evidence, every nig- and Left World held out as truth said gling contradiction. As he put it: “To more about them – and about the sad me, what’s she’s saying is just a script- state of our two Americas – than it did ed pile of” manure. about the stories being told. The residents of Left World stood diametrically opposed, yet no less cerDavid Leibowitz has called the Valtain. In Washington on the steps of the ley home since 1995. Contact david@ U.S. Supreme Court, sign-bearing pro- leibowitzsolo.com.
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The pragmatic road forward on health care By State Rep. Cesar Chavez
As an immigrant, a proud Democrat, and a representative of a diverse district of working-class families, I am dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to health care. It is something I deeply believe in, having seen firsthand the damage inflicted when families don’t have access. This issue needs to be at the forefront of policymaking; it literally affects every human being. And it is from these convictions I am arguing against the partisanship talking points regarding “Medicare for All” in the upcoming elections. There are undoubtedly obstacles preventing access to quality health care for many Americans. Solving these complex problems requires smart, effective solutions. This requires not only working with both sides of the aisle, but also solution-oriented candidates actually winning elections. The extreme polarization of the two political parties has been polluting public discourse for decades, culminating in the current toxic environment where it is impossible for realistic solutions to even be discussed,
let alone enacted. ceived the most votes of any county in Instead of looking for solutions, America. But in that same county on we are stuck in a cycle of the same ballot, Democrat throwing darts at each othPaul Penzone defeated Joe er, hoping to hit something. Arpaio, who shared much This serves no public good. of Trump’s platform. This Rejecting extreme proposals was achieved by presenting and rhetoric on complex isa commonsense approach to sues is not just a better apdifficult issues, and speaking proach to policy – it is a winin ways that resonate with ning strategy for Democrats both Republicans and Demto defeat Trump, retake Conocrats. Also look at blue state gress, and regain the trust of Colorado, where 79 percent the American people. Rep. Cesar Chavez voted against a Medicare For There are many recent ex- (Photo courtesy ce- All proposal, or the victory sarchavezarizona.com) amples of sensible, nonexof Doug Jones in Alabama treme Democrats beating Republicans – the first Democrat to win in over 25 in swing and even red states. We need years – who ran as a pragmatic probto be cautious about jumping on the lem-solver. Democratic Socialist trend. Trying to Bringing down costs and improving match the volume of the screaming on delivery and efficiency of existing prothe right is not going to work in most grams are concepts we could come todistricts across the country. gether on. For example, in the Medicaid It may work in some areas, like the system, there are huge gaps in who has victory of Ocasio-Cortez, but this is a access to doctors. Long delays in doctors large, diverse nation, requiring differ- getting paid by Medicaid have resulted in ing approaches. For example: here in doctors refusing Medicaid patients. These Maricopa County in 2016, Trump re- are problems we can fix right now, with-
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Hello, readers! Keeping in line with the past few weeks, I have a lot more to tackle in Buckeye. New businesses, upcoming businesses, whole marketplaces, we’ve got it all. So, if you reside in Verrado, perhaps you’ll be excited to hear about the plethora of new businesses coming – ranging from dentistry offices, major coffee and fastfood chains and, well, in my opinion anyway, great pizza. Over in Goodyear, though, I have details about Husse’s upcoming grand-opening event, as well as several interesting chamber of commerce events. But that’s just a start, as I hope to have other developments around Goodyear and the rest of the West Valley in the coming weeks. Anyway, here’s the news! The first item on today’s agenda should appeal to those with a sweet tooth. A new Baskin-Robbins opened in Buckeye in July, but it just held its official grand-opening ceremony. It is located at 485 S. Watson Road, just
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south of I-10 and Watson Road. For more information, visit order.baskinrobbins.com/menu/baskin-robbins485-s-watson-rd. I’ll stay in Buckeye with Verrado Marketside, near the southwest corner of McDowell Road and Verrado Way. This is where I reported on the new Dominion Self-Storage in June. To refresh your memory, that one is at 20825 W. McDowell Road. On Thursday, October 4, Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry will open, representatives confirmed. An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6. The office will offer pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. For more information, visit pvpd.com. Closer to the intersection, Starbucks is under construction along with additional shop space, according to T.A. Shover, director of leasing and sales at DMB Associates. Starbucks officials confirmed the drive-through location will open this winter. Additionally, Shover said Verrado Marketside Animal Hospital recently broke ground and a Taco Bell and Barro’s Pizza are expected to commence construction later in the year. Representatives for Taco Bell confirmed it will open in early 2019. Representatives for Barro’s Pizza did not immediately respond to the West Valley View’s request for comment. Over in Goodyear, Husse plans to celebrate the grand opening of its
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Arizona headquarters on Tuesday, October 16, with an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and a ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m. Guests can have food and drinks, get free samples for their pets, and win prizes. Don’t forget the networking! Husse is located at 3673 S. Bullard Avenue, Suite 104. For those not in the know, Husse home delivers food for cats and dogs. For more information about the event, call 623932-2260 or email info@southwestvalleychamber.org. For the company, visit husse.com. Seeing as we’re in Hispanic Heritage Month, the Goodyear FirstBank location launched a full-service Spanish Banking Center. To celebrate, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 5, will be a Fiesta Friday for customers of the Goodyear location, 1559 N. Litchfield Road. Tacos Huicho will offer free food and drinks, Happy Mariachi Trio will perform, Arizona Bounce Around will provide the games, and A Sweet Party will cater other fun. For more Fiesta Friday locations and dates, visit efirstbankblog.com/fiesta-fridays or efirstbankblog.com/fiesta-fridays-espanol. Finally, here are a couple chamber of commerce events for good measure. First, Liv’s Goodyear apartments will be the location of a Business After Hours with a special twist. From 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 11, show your love for Eleven, the Demogorgon, Chief Hopper and other memorable characters at this Stranger Things-in-
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Sun Health’s new president and CEO, Joe LaRue, received a warm welcome during a recent reception in his honor at La Loma Village, a Sun Health Senior Living community in Litchfield Park. Hosted by La Loma Village resident Nancy Root, the event was attended by dignitaries and residents, including former Sun Health president Lee Peterson, and past Sun Health board members Nancy Root, Sandra Foell and Larry Baker. In his remarks to guests, LaRue, who has been with Sun Health since 2005
as executive vice president, emphasized Sun Health’s long-standing commitment to the community. “Sun Health is passionate about your well-being and doing what’s right for the community,” he said. “Sun Health was built by the community, is owned by the community, and is here to serve the community.” Root, who has known LaRue personally and professionally for 25 years, praised the new CEO. “This is wonderful that I’ve been able to welcome my dear Joe,” she said. “I think he stands behind his words and really cares about helping people.”
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Adryan Lara has the ‘edge’ at QB for the Scorpions By Eric Newman
Just six weeks into his freshman season, Adryan Lara already accomplished what most high school football quarterbacks merely dream. Down one point in the game’s dying seconds of Desert Edge’s home varsity game against Peoria High on September 21, Lara took Desert Edge’s final offensive snap at the Scorpions’ 39 yard line. He rolled out of a congested pocked, juked a couple defenders, ran right then left and launched the ball down the field from his own 30. With plenty of time for several players from both teams to gather around the floated ball, Scorpion junior receiver Jihad Marks out leaped everybody and caught the ball at Peoria’s 15. He ran uncontested into the end zone for a game-winning touchdown. The crowd, team and especially the offense on the field went ballistic, celebrating Desert Edge’s 27-22 win, its fourth of the season. “I just tried to get it out as far as I could. Falling away I just needed to throw it up there,” Lara said during a recent practice. “On that play I just told him to stay calm and just ‘do you,’ and it worked.” Spectacular plays have become commonplace for Lara, who is the 4A West Valley Section’s only freshman starting at varsity quarterback, and one of few in the state. Coach Jose Lucero said the battle for the Scorpions’ starting spot was heat-
ed, but Lara showed impressive poise in the pocket and skills early in offseason training. “He has a lot of the arm talent that you need,” Lucero said. “He can make all the throws you want out of your quarterback and can put the ball in tough spots. He can be rolling out of traffic and still put the ball up 50 or 60 yards in the air, and that’s pretty impressive.” Despite not being old enough to drive a car on his own, Lara is steering an offense that has its eyes set on another playoff run this season. In 2017, it was knocked out of the first round of the 5A playoffs. He holds much of the fortunes of the upper classmen around him on his shoulders. However, Lucero said his young passer has taken the pressure in stride. “Adryan doesn’t act like a young kid or a freshman running around. Any time you’re a freshman on varsity, you have to be able to handle the maturity of the coaching and the guys around you, and he does a good job of that,” Lucero said. Many of Lara’s teammates from youth football are still on the freshman roster. Taking the reins as a varsity quarterback was a shock to Lara’s system. “It’s been a really fast change in speed. Everything’s just crazy and hectic. You need to make fast decisions,” he said. “But, I feel like I’ve kind of stepped up.” Lara has several talented players
around him, and can get the ball out of his hands quickly. Players like Marks, Desert Edge’s leading receiver, can break a tackle after a five-yard hitch route and take the ball for a touchdown. He simply needs to get them the ball in the right spots to make plays. Beside just skill level, Marks and the receivers take time to encourage their young leader, giving him advice accumulated through their years of high-level experience. “We try to get him to be the leader just to sort of pump him up. He has to know where everybody is, so he can run our offense,” Freshman Adryan Lara has had success for the Desert Edge team as its starting quarterback. (West Valley View photo Marks said. “I also tell football by Eric Newman). him to stay poised a lot.” Lara said teachers and classmates know he’s in an unusual situation. However, he understands he still has plenty of room to grow, and has reFlexible monthly payments. mained relatively calm. Borrow what you need! “I feel like anybody can do what I’m doing if they work hard enough,” he $ 00 said. “So, I feel like I’m still a regular kid just playing football.”
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Vikings’ Griffen taken to Minneapolis hospital By Griffin Fabits
Minnesota Vikings defensive end and former Agua Fria High School alumnus Everson Griffen was taken to a Minnesota hospital September 24 for a “mental health check,” according to multiple reports. Griffen, 30, threatened to shoot someone in a hotel if someone didn’t let him into his room. That led to his hospitalization. Griffen was inactive for the Vikings’ September 23 tilt versus the Buffalo Bills, courtesy of a knee injury. Head coach Mike Zimmer said postgame that Griffen was dealing with a “personal matter,” but declined to discuss the matter further.
Before being taken to the hospital, Griffen told police officers he feared people were trying to kill him. He was then calmed down and transferred to the hospital via ambulance. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman voiced his concern for Griffen through a statement. “We are aware of the situation involving Everson Griffen and certainly concerned by what we have heard. We are currently focused on Everson’s well-being and providing the appropriate support for him and his family.” Les Pico, Minnesota’s executive director of player development, said in a police report that Griffen had been
struggling in the weeks leading up to the hospitalization. The team told Griffen he was not going to play in Sunday’s game against the Bills, instead ordering him to focus on his mental health. When Griffen showed up to practice that Saturday, the team sent him home. His return to the Vikings is still undetermined, as he will miss more time due to continued hospitalization. Griffen, a 2007 graduate from Agua Fria, is a three-time Pro Bowler and has 211 tackles and 62 sacks spanning a nine-year career with the Vikings.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 3, 2018
Hemp Gummies Offer Amazing Relief That Tastes So Good
Hemp Gummies offer users fast acting relief from agonizing joint and muscle discomfort that’s absolutely delicious; legal in all 50 states without a prescription Chris Laufstein Associated Health Press BOSTON - - For millions battling daily discomfort, this news couldn’t be more exciting. A new relief extract found in hemp is legal in all 50 States and can be purchased without a prescription. And the best part, it comes to users in the form of a tasty gummy bear.
“Most people have very low cannabinoid levels, which is why they constantly ache. Hemp Gummies boosts cannabinoid levels extremely fast, helping relieve lingering joint discomfort ...muscle tension...and general soreness. It also eases stress and elicits amazing relaxation without feeling impaired. And what most people really love is they’re delicious and so easy to take on the go.
How it Works
So you can say goodbye to pills, needles, and creams!
Clinical studies show that cannabinoids and the receptors that they bind to are found all over your body.
Hemp Gummies, contains pure concentrated doses of legal hemp extract, which can help relieve agonizing joint discomfort along with general muscle aches and soreness.
However, they are most concentrated in your brain. That’s why it has such a profound impact on how you feel, especially your level of comfort.
It also calms, relaxes, and eases tension all over the body.
These cannabinoids and their receptors work like “lock and key” and bind to each other triggering important biological processes.
Exciting new scientific research shows that hemp extract contains special relief molecules called cannabinoids which bind to receptor cites in the brain and body. When taken orally, hemp extract activates these receptors, and soothing comfort begins to take form.
Legal Across the Nation Recent developments, like the US Farm Bill, allow Hemp Gummies to be sold in all States without a prescription. And since it can’t get you high it’s flying off the shelves. “Most people have no idea that pure hemp extract, like Hemp Gummies, can be purchased legally anywhere in the US. And that’s because it contains no THC,” explains Dr. Joe Wezensky, who sits on the scientific board at Medici Quest. “Instead, it’s bursting with special relief compounds called cannabinoids. These cannabinoids target special receptor cites all over the body but are most prominent in the brain.” “This system of cannabinoids and the receptors that they bind to are called the Endocannabinoid System and science is just now unlocking its amazing medical potential”
Hemp Extract, like Hemp Gummies, may help users with... • Aching joints • Sore muscles • Cramping • Leg and foot discomfort • Restlessness • Stress • Sleep problems Keeps Your Body Balanced...
A GUMMY A DAY TO KEEP ALL YOUR ACHES AWAY: Hemp Gummies a 5 milligram dose of Hemp Extract that works all day to keep you comfortable and pain free. require a prescription in the future. It’s advised to get Hemp Gummies while you can.
Taking All the Risk Off Consumers A large percentage of men and women using Hemp Gummies experience truly amazing results. That’s why it’s now being sold with a guarantee that goes way beyond the industry standard. “We can only make this guarantee because we are 100% certain our customers will be satisfied,” says Wezensky. We want to take full risk of consumers. So in addition to offering substantial discounts for first time customers, we also make them a huge promise that ensures they don’t have to risk a cent.” Here’s how it works: Take Hemp Gummies exactly as directed and you must be thrilled with the results! Otherwise, simply return the empty bottles within 90 days. Then, the company will refund your money plus give you an extra $10 for having tried the product.
“In fact, the initial research has been so impressive that hemp extract is now patented by the US Government (patent #6,630,507).”
The incredible impact cannabinoids have on your health is directly related to the primary goal of your Endocannabinoid System, which is to maintain a balance in the body, a physiological state known as homeostasis.
“It’s also being used by athletes in the NFL, MMA among other physically demanding sports as a safe alternative.”
Research shows that maintaining this balance is a key to vitality and healthy bodily function.
Clearing Up the Confusion Around Hemp One of the biggest mistakes people make when talking about hemp extract is mixing it up with marijuana.
The cannabinoids found in Hemp Gummies, hemp extract, replenish your levels quickly, easing discomfort over the entire body.
Although the two fall under the same plant category, cannabis sativa, they have completely different effects on the body.
Plus, by keeping your body in balance (homeostasis), Hemp Gummies also helps to relieve stress and tension... improve sleep... and even promote relaxation and calmness.
Remarkably, hemp extract is 100% legal and can’t get you high (ever!). That’s because there is no THC in it, the chemical that makes you feel “buzzed”.
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Starting at 7.00AM today, the discount offer will be available for 48 hours. All you have to do is call TOLL FREE at 1-800-697-0631. The company will do the rest.
Hemp extract that is derived from industrial hemp, like Hemp Gummies, is 100% legal in all 50 States. However, several major pharmaceutical companies are currently testing hemp extract in clinical settings, which means it may
Important: Due to hemp extracts growing popularity and recent media exposure, phone lines are often busy. If you call and do not immediately get through, please be patient and call back.
“Although you can’t get high from Hemp Gummies, you can start feeling the relief right away” explains Wezensky.
Where To Find Hemp Gummies This is the official nationwide release of Hemp Gummies hemp extract in Arizona. And so, the company is offering a special discount supply to anyone who calls within the next 48 hours. An Order Hotline has been set up for local readers to call. This gives everyone an equal chance to try Hemp Gummies hemp extract.
THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 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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Westgate Bike Night
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.
OCTOBER
Wednesday
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The Litchfield Park Museum has returned to its winter schedule: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Admission and parking is free. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For information, call 623-535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.
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Al-Anon Stepping Stones
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
Toddler Storytime
Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street, so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623936-2746.
Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition
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 4:15 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Verrado Visionaries
Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.
Estrella Mountain Community College will present XICO VIDA ÍINA, a collection of Hispanic art prints from Xico. Guest artist Gennaro Garcia will host a public lecture and tour at 1:30 p.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. For information, call 480-833-5875.
Code Club
The Litchfield Park Library invites kids ages 10 to 13 to learn how to code while playing computer games from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3457.
Lunch & Bunco
Come down to the Goodyear Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.
Coffee with a Cop Day
Celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day by joining MCSO deputies in grabbing a cup of coffee from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Starbucks, 13840 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 480-285-8886.
United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)
Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E.
See hundreds of bikes line the street and enjoy live rock music from 5 to 9 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. For information, call 623-385-7502.
Please bring a camera to this photography workshop. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Meet and Greet
Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue is a nonprofit rescue that rehabilitates and rehouses Labrador Retrievers. The group will be hosting a social for attendees to meet the labs and learn ways to help the organization from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a Cabela’s, 9380 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale.
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Quarter Auction
Home-based business vendors will auction off items for one to two quarters per item from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason, Buckeye. Entrance tickets are $3 and cover the cost of a bidding paddle, raffle ticket and refreshments. Reservations are required. For information, call 623-349-6604.
Stay and Play
The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group at 10:15 a.m. that builds children’s motor and social skills. Toys can be checked out and brought home at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free fiesta Friday including food, drinks, music and entertainment at from 4 to 6 p.m. at FirstBank, 1559 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-536-5700.
Contemplative Prayer & Meditation
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.
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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique
Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.
Birds of Prey Program
Enjoy a free presentation by professional biologists on several diverse birds of prey from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Attendees will have a chance to speak with bird handlers, have close interactions with different birds of prey and play at children’s activity stations. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Operation Christmas Child Countdown Event
Bring a friend to a free continental breakfast to learn more about Operation Christmas Child’s mission to provide Christmas gifts to children around the world and its recent distribution trip to Uganda. The breakfast and information session will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Chapel, 15610 W. Greenway Road, Surprise. To RSVP, call 813-787-8604.
Basic Digital Photography
Learn how to use proper camera settings, frame photos and more from 1 to 4 p.m. at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard.
Bingo
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The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
LD4 Democrats
Meet candidates running for office, learn about political issues and become a more informed voter at 6:30 p.m. each second Tuesday at Total Wine & More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-696-5962.
Estrella Toastmasters
Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.
Avondale Farmers Market
Not Hungry Tonight
Not Hungry Tonight is a program that hopes to stop hunger and food insecurity in communities one person at a time. The group meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s kitchen, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-932-2394.
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Baby Time
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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Hope
Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.
Toybrary
The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, invites parents to bring their children through age 5 to a fun play group that builds children’s motor and social skills from 10 to 11 a.m. Toys can be checked out for two weeks at the end of play group. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Chess Club
Are you a chess whiz? The Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites teens ages 11-14 to learn or practice their chess moves from 4 to 5 p.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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.
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Find fresh, locally grown produce and agricultural products from 8 a.m. to noon each Tuesday through October 30 at the Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Avenue. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Fitness in the District
Get in shape with Zumba, EDM Body Fitness, POUND and other free high-energy classes from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. Fitness in the District welcomes all ages and encourages attendees to dress up for the weekly themed workouts. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call 623-385-7502.
West Valley Rock and Mineral Club
Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at Painted Desert Academy, 2400 S. 247th Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 623-329-2519.
Buckeye Valley Christian Women’s Fellowship
Join fellow Christian women from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty United Methodist Church, 7598 S. Liberty School Road. Please bring a salad or dessert for the potluck. Childcare will be provided. For information, call 602-571-1702.
Tasting the Desert
Learn how people have used Sonoran Desert plants for nourishment, medicine and tools throughout the years from 10 to 11 a.m. at Skyline Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.
Business Builders
Discover ways businesses can save on credit processing as well as services that save businesses money in a competitive market from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Hearing Loss Association of America West Valley Chapter
The Hearing Loss Association of America invites all West Valley residents to share information and support for those with hearing loss. This chapter meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. All meetings are amplified, and CART service is provided when needed. For information, email melanie.orourke@gmail.com.
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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.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 775-250-0949.
Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study
Disciple Outreach Ministries, a non-denominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. each Wednesday at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.
Westgate Hot Rod Night
Enjoy a classic car show, live music, drinks and more from 5 to 9 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. For information, call 623-385-7502.
Family Fishing Breakfast
Have breakfast and learn fishing basics from instructor Gary Senft from 8 to 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale. Fishing poles will be provided for the first 150 participants. For information, call 623-936-7148.
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In Stitches in Goodyear
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.
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. each second Thursday of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-328-5494.
Grief Support Group
Find support and discover healthy ways to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-435-2105.
Goodyear Lions Club
Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at noon each second Thursday of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.
Pinterest Party
Adults are encouraged to join White Tank Branch Library in some Pinterest-inspired crafting from 2 to 3 p.m. at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. Registration Required. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Raising a Reader (Ages 0-5)
Prepare children for school with a free literacy workshop program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 3, 2018
Litchfield Park man co-writes experimental short film By Connor Dziawura
Litchfield Park filmmaker and screenwriter Brian Paul has bold influences. As one of the men behind the new experimental short film Decentered, Paul wears those names on his sleeve. “I started writing it about five years ago because I was always into conspiracy theories and the works of George Orwell, and I kind of mixed that in with Twin Peaks,” Paul said. “I watched a lot of David Lynch films at the time when I wrote it and I kind of wanted to make my own interpretation of it.” The result, Decentered, premieres Saturday, October 13. Lighthouse Lane’s Ralph Michael Brekan directed, produced and edited the film. Paul is credited with the story. The two cowrote and co-executive produced it. A screening and Q&A with Brekan will be held at The Second Place in Litchfield Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 13. Paul will also be in attendance. Tickets are $10. Starring Phoenix Conrad, Norma Allie Perez, Scot Shamblin and Travis Dixon, the psychological thriller is about a “combat veteran, who unwittingly could foil the government’s plot,” according to a press release. That plot involves national security and invasion of privacy. Paul calls writing the film an interactive process with Brekan. “I sent him the script and he was reading it and just giving me new ideas about it,” Paul explained. “He was pointing out ways to make it more relevant to audiences so they could feel more connected to it. So that’s how we added the whole government spying idea on it, because
when I originally wrote it, I just wrote it as a psychological thriller. I didn’t add all that other stuff, like the conspiracy theory stuff.” Despite going through changes, Paul says the translation from idea to page and eventually screen still kept his original ideas in tact. Paul, who has several other short films and projects under his belt, calls Decentered likely his first big one. Though he liked movies as a kid, the desire to be a filmmaker developed in high school when his theater teacher showed some film techniques, he said. “I started getting interested in learning about how the film process goes,” Paul said. “There was a lot more than what I thought it was, and I realized that instead of being a dentist I’d rather be a filmmaker.”
After high school, Paul enrolled in the film program at Scottsdale Community College. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University last year. Work on Decentered began as far back as his SCC days, though. Originally planned as a series, he was eventually introduced to and brought on board Brekan. “Somehow I stumbled upon him through some colleagues,” Paul said. “They said there’s this one person you should talk to you, because I was wanting to pitch it to someone to get the series brought to life. So they said, ‘Yeah, there’s just one person that you might like. Decentered premieres at The Second Place on His name’s Ralph. He’s into David Saturday, October 13. (Photos courtesy Ralph Lynch stuff, too.’ And I thought that Michael Brekan) would fit well with my story.” Though Decentered now serves as a standalone 27-minute short film, Paul said the goal is to build upon its world. “We want to present it as a short film and try to acquire more funding and distribution so we can eventually turn it into a TV series or a web series,” Paul said. “Originally how I wrote it was to be a 10-episode series with 60-minute episodes, but we’re going to see where this film takes us.”
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Verrado teen honored for returning wallet By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Throughout his life, Collin Kupsky was taught to do the right thing by his fire engineer father, Darren, and his dispatcher mother, Nadalie. He took his parents’ advice seriously when he found a wallet on a picnic table at Walton Park in Verrado recently. It held $200 and a credit card. “I was taking the dogs for a walk at Walton Park,” Kupsky recalled. “There is a set of tables that I walk in between to get to the baseball field. The wallet was sitting on the table. When I came back, the wallet was still there.” Kupsky asked fellow park patrons about the wallet and none of them claimed it. He even went to nearby homes. Instead of pocketing the money, Kupsky brought the items home, gave them to his parents and asked if he should call the police. Officers responded, and the wallet, money and credit card were returned to their owner.
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Avondale author tilts hospice experience toward children By Connor Dziawura
Avondale resident Carolyn Mitchell is using her experience in senior care to educate children in a fun and engaging way. Mitchell will read her new Mascot Books-published children’s book Grandma Grace’s Special Home at Barnes and Noble in Goodyear from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 6. She will have free bookmarks and coloring pages from the book. Long before she tackled writing the book, Mitchell worked with the elderly at age 16. Her mother, who was a registered nurse, helped her get a job with her employer, a senior care center. “I worked in the kitchen and I helped get dinner out to the residents, and then in the evening I would take their snacks and stuff around and got to talk to them and listen to them,” Mitchell said. “It was actually a really fun job.” Throughout her career, she went from working as a licensed massage therapist for a chiropractic office to working in hospice, then doing massage therapy at a memory care center.
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Goodyear Community Park Pickleball Court Unveiling Four new pickleball courts were unveiled early Saturday, September 22 at Goodyear Community Park, 3075 N. Litchfield Road. City officials toured the courts and cut the ceremonial ribbon. Demonstrations and mini-clinics were also held. To top it off, the courts opened to the public. 1. Goodyear Community Park has four new pickleball courts; 2. Cal Phillips, left, Goodyear Parks and Recreation Manager David Seid, U.S. Pickleball Association Ambassador Ron Wilks and Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord cut the courts’ ribbon; 3. Lord speaks during the opening ceremony of the four pickleball courts; 4. Seid speaks to guests at the unveiling event; 5. A box of pickleballs used during the ceremony; 6. Instructors Jan Yu, left, and Jeni James play an exhibition game; 7. Glen House demonstrates how to play pickleball the morning of Saturday, September 22.
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Tolleson Union senior dances her way to Rome By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Tolleson Union High School student Audrey Gonzalez admits she’s a little shy. When she hits the dance floor, however, things change. “Dancing is a way for me to escape and express myself,” she said. “Sometimes it’s hard for me to express myself through words. Dance is something I can do to forget why I had a bad day.” Her hard work has paid off. She is one of more than 300 high school dancers, cheerleaders and drum majors from across the United States who will perform in Rome on New Year’s Day. They are performing as part of the Varsity All-American Rome Tour. The participants were selected from Universal Dance Association, National Dance Alliance and United Spirit Association at summer camps across the country. All-Americans are chosen based on superior athletic and leadership skills. Only the top 12 percent of athletes who attend camp earn the chance to perform in the holiday spectacular. The trip runs Wednesday, December 26, to Wednesday, January 2, and she will visit historical sites in Rome and the Vatican as well. “The All-American program is celebrating its 31st year in 2018, and our talented cheerleaders, dancers and drum majors really enjoy the opportunity to show their skills to a very enthusiastic international audience,” said Mike Fultz, Varsity Spirit’s international event coordinator. Gonzalez, who has been selling chocolates and homemade T-shirts to
raise funds, has been out of the country once to Guatemala for a family member’s wedding. There’s one part of Italian culture she’s looking forward to. “The food,” she said with a laugh. “The historical sites look beautiful from all the pictures I’ve seen, too. It looks so breathtaking over there.” The trip is apropos, as Gonzalez’s favorite subject at Tolleson Union High School is history. “I like history because I love learning about everything that happened before me,” she said. “It’s interesting to me to learn about that.” The 17-year-old senior has been accepted to NAU, GCU and ASU, but she’s unsure which college she’ll choose. Her dream is to open a dance studio, so she competes with Future Business Leaders of America. “I go around and I compete in different types of competitions related to business,” she said. “It helps me learn how to run and manage things in the future.” The 17-year-old senior doesn’t specialize in one form of dance. Gonzalez has studied ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. “My favorite style, though, is breaking,” she added. “It’s especially big here in Arizona with all the females who are getting into break dancing.” The variety of her skills represents the variety of music she listens to. “I listen to anything from sad music to happy music, to rap and to pop,” she said. “I like to dance to old-school hip-hop from the ’80s and ’90s and new-school hip-hop. Dancing is my life.” For more information about the program, visit rome.varsity.com.
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Kids study ‘Science and Slices’ at Pizza Hut By Lisa Van Loo
Christy Ploog drove nearly 60 miles earlier this month, from Buckeye to Mesa, so her son could participate in a science experiment with some of his classmates. She didn’t think twice about the distance. “He really wanted to meet Mrs. Smith,” Ploog, a Buckeye resident, said of the sixth-grade teacher leading the experiment. Ploog’s son, Jacob, had never met Sharalee Smith in person. As a student who attends Arizona Connections Academy (ACA), an online school serving students in grades K-12, Jacob only interacted with his science teacher online. But, this day, the classroom was a Pizza Hut. The assignment asked students to identify minerals by using a scratch test. And the kids were from all parts of the Valley. “This is a group activity. Talk about
what you see,” Smith said as she walked from table to table. “I want you to think of a simplified hypothesis. An if-then statement.” The students had 20 minutes to use pennies and nails to scratch minerals and collaborate on the identification process. After that, they’d grab a pizza. The whole event, called Science and Slices, is the first time the online school has taken experiments on the road, but it is just one example of the many ways the school works with families to find new ways for their kids to socialize. Similar events were held in Flagstaff and Tucson on the same day. Most families who choose ACA for online school do so because they are looking for an option other than their neighborhood school, they desire more flexibility, or they appreciate a more personalized approach to school. Jacob has been an ACA student since kindergarten and has benefitted from the school’s academic flexibility,
Middle school students from Arizona Connections Academy work together to identify minerals as part of the school’s first Science and Slices event, held at a Pizza Hut in Mesa. (Photo by Lisa Van Loo)
which allows him to work at an accelerated pace. His two older siblings also attended the school, each receiving instruction in ways that worked for them. “We love this school,” Ploog said, explaining that the family enrolled at the school because they needed a different approach for their kids. “We had
to do something for our kids. They just weren’t learning.” When the experiment ended and the pizza was all gone, Ploog and her son had a 60-mile ride home. But the experiment and the school were worth it. “It was what we needed to do,” Ploog said.
Congregation donates ‘birthday kits’ to local needy children By Carrie Snider
Many local families in need now have happier birthdays thanks to
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Services, a local food bank, what the church could do to help. They were hoping to do something special that the food bank doesn’t normally do. The food bank’s request? Birthday kits for local needy children. “We thought this would be something different we could do,” he said. Though birthday kits aren’t a necessity per se, it helps families in need celebrate on a child’s special day. Albrecht took the task back to his congregation and church members responded. They donated enough cake mix, frosting, candles, small gifts and gift bags to make about 65 kits. The food bank’s hope was to give the kits to parents with kids ages 4 to 8 throughout the year. But the food bank ran out quickly. Albrecht is turning to the community for donations. Anyone who is willing to donate the needed items for the birthday kits are encouraged to call Albrecht at the church at 623-312-8650 to arrange drop off or pick up. Examples of small gifts are Playdough, coloring books and crayons, small toy cars, etc. One church member who used to make wooden cars started making them again for the birthday kits, Albrecht explained. He added the food bank is also in need of grocery bags, empty plastic wa-
River of Life Lutheran Church pastor Lincoln Albrecht is proud of the birthday kits that are ready to be donated to the food bank. (West Valley View photo by Carrie Snider)
ter bottles and empty egg cartons, so the church can accept those donations as well and pass them onto the food bank. This is the church’s second year putting together the birthday kits. They typically collect donations and then pack the kits together on Labor Day as part of a church event. Many members look forward to doing it and find it to be a meaningful way to give to others. “My kids are so excited to help,” he explained.
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Tips for Having a Great Garage Sale! 1. Sort through your closets, cupboards and garage for items to sell. 2. Partner up with a neighbor or friend. This is helpful to give each other breaks during the day. 3. Advertise your sale — ask us for our Yard Sale Special! 4. In your ad include the type of sale, (e.g., Yard Sale, Multi-Family Sale), date, time, address/cross streets, and be specific on prices for high dollar items. Popular items you can include: furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, yard equipment, designer/ children’s clothes and shoes, craft items, antiques, unique items and collectibles/ collections. 5. Place signs on major cross streets and on the corners leading into your neighborhood. Just a fat, solid black arrow on colorful poster board works fine. 6. Price your items. If having a Multi-Family sale, each family should have a different colored price tag. You can do a $1 table, $5 table, etc., to save time. 7. Money. Be prepared with change, including coins. Do not accept checks. Cash only! 8. Have electricity available to test items. 9. Be safe. Do not let anyone into your home. Take your phone outside with you Have an extra person relieve you occasionally. 10. If it’s warm, offer cold bottled water for sale to cool off your customers! Happy customers buy things!
Andrew Joseph Enriquez, 54, of Show Low, passed away in Flagstaff on September 20, 2018. He is survived by: Marina Enriquez, Baltazar Oscar Enriquez; sisters Sandra Tate, and Anna Hernandez; brother Ricky Enriquez; and two granddaughters, Iliana Longoria, Cierra Longoria. Private services will be held at a later date.
Jimmie D. Ireland Jimmie D. Ireland passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018 after bravely battling cancer for seven months. He was born August 25, 1959 in Moses Lake, WA. to David and Loretta Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; daughters, Kaitlyn and Chloe; son, Chance; mother, Loretta; and sister Debbie Ireland-Stripp. He was a former Phoenix Jaycees Comanchero, 24 year member of IBEW #769 and four year member of the Avondale Moose Lodge. Also, he was a long time blood donor. Everyone said he was the most generous, kind, hardworking, funny man you could ever know. Family was always important to him. A celebration of life will be held at the Avondale Moose Lodge, Goodyear, on October 21 at 2 PM.
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Rebecca Adelina Divine, age 44, of Buckeye, died September 11, 2018. She was born May 15, 1974 in San Diego, CA to Edwin Medina and Susana Salgado. She grew up in Calexico, CA where she lived with her grandparents and graduated from Calexico High School. She received a Master’s Degree in Education with certification in Special Needs from San Diego State University. She worked as a special needs teacher for many years where her patience and kindness made a difference in her students’ lives. Rebecca was fun and outgoing with an unforgettable smile. She met her husband, Craig online and within a week they knew that they were meant for each other. They were married on March 8, 2006 although they always celebrated the day that they met, August 6, 2005, as their wedding anniversary. After her marriage, Rebecca embraced military life. She loved military moms. Her selflessness made her an exceptional mother. She did everything for her husband and children, always putting their needs first and her needs last. She loved going to Disneyland and would spend days with her family there. She enjoyed eating in the Disney restaurants and watching how the characters interacted with the public. She especially enjoyed how they reacted to babies. Rebecca worked as a volunteer for Wounded Warriors and was a co-leader of a Girl Scout troop of 54 girls. During cookie season, she would wrap herself up until she looked like an Eskimo and sit for 12 hours a day at a cookie booth. She always worried about everyone else and never complained about her own trials. Her bubbly personality made her an individual you could never forget and a friend that will be hard to live without. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Craig Allan Divine, Sr.; daughter, Olivia Divine; sons, Craig Divine, Jr., Matthew Divine; parents, Susanna Salgado and Edwin Medina, Sr.; sisters, Ruby Garcia (Salgado), Thalia Nashali (Medina); and brother Edwin Medina, Jr. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Adelina Castro; grandmother Guadalupe Salgado; grandfather, Eduardo Salgado; aunt, Rebecca Salgado; and cousins Christopher Salgado, and Margaret Vanessa Cortez. Reciting of the rosary will take place at 10:30 am with a memorial service at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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EMPLOYMENT Qualified Preschool Teachers only. Must have H.S. diploma, 21 yrs +, CDA or AA in ECE is a plus. Christian environment. Paid holidays. Work with lead teacher. Email: office@glca.us or call: 623-936-9147
Dela's Cleaning House Cleaner Needed
5+ Years Experienced Call for details. 623-792-3176
GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS TARTESSO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, Oct. 6 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Take I-10 west to Sun Valley Parkway (exit 109), north 3 miles to Tartesso Parkway. Dysart Ranch Community Semi-Annual Garage/Yard Sale Saturday, October 13, 2018 7am-Noon Dysart & Osborn Litchfield Park, 85340
Hosted by:
EVENTS Chic Boutique Shopping Event!
Wed., Nov. 7th 2-7pm PebbleCreek/Goodyear 16222 Clubhouse Dr. Many vendors, fashion, make-up, jewelry, wigs, shoes, décor… 3 canned food items to attend. West Valley View CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call 623-535-8439
HANDYMAN JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor
HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602434-6057.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray. Odorless, Non-Staining Effective results begin, after spray dries. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
RANCHO VISTA HOA
SATURDAY, OCT 6 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
300+ Homes!
Miller Road & W. Rancho Vista Drive
with View Classifieds every Wednesday!
623.535.VIEW (8439)
LAND FOR SALE WENDEN Family Liquidat i o n - La s t 1 6 0 a c r e s , $148,500. Offers accepted. Owner will carry for 3 years at a low 8% interest. 888-444-1220 Or 305-490-4689
HOMES FOR SALE LITCHFIELD Luxury townhouse FSBO 2bd 2ba 2cg, formal living/dining + family room. New carpet thru-out. Patio + AZ Room. La Casa Linda. 1blk to rec ctr/library. $205,000. 623-512-8640. Buyers only.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158
HOMES FOR RENT Litchfield Park 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse with garage. New Kitchen. No pets. $1125/month 623-826-9258
WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 602-391-3996
WANTED TO BUY I Buy Estates! Collections-Art-Autos Death & Divorce & Downsize Business Inventory Ranch & Farm Small or Large - Fast & Easy Call Now for Appt (10a-4p) Mr. Haig 480-234-1210 Haig3@aol.com
PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 1. ENTITY TYPE: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 2. ENTITY NAME: Cook Corrugated Consulting LLC 3. FILE NUMBER: 4. STATUTORY AGENT NAME AND ADDRESS: United States Corporation Agents, Inc, 17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. 5. ARIZONA KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 17693 W Sherman St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 6. DURATION: Perpetual 7. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed The names and addresses of all Members are: Mac A. Cook, 17693 W Sherman St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Janice L Cook, 17693 W Sherman St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View/Business Sept. 26, Oct 3, 10, 2018 / xxxxx
PUBLIC NOTICE For Sale Manual Treadmill MW Microwave Barbecue Grille Any offer considered 623-936-5914 2016 Cargo Trailer, 7x14 enclosed rear-drop gate. Window Coverings (venetian blinds) 1) 70"w, 59" hi., 4) 22.5"w, 59". Goodyear (406)551-0990
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. ENTITY NAME: Big Al CPR - AED LLC. ENTITY ID: 1873311 ENTITY TYPE: Domestic LLC. EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/03/2018 CHARACTER OF BUSINESS: Any legal purpose. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: Member-Managed. DURATION: Perpetual. KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS: 10740 W Granada Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392. PRINCIPALS: Member Alphonse Schmidt - 10740 W. Granada Rd., Avondale AZ 85392. ORGANIZERS: Legalzoom. /s/ Cheyenne Moseley, Asst Secretary of Legalzoon.cm Inc., A Delaware Corporation 7/2/28 8/3/2018. Published in the West Valley View/Business Sept 19, 26, Oct. 3, 2018 / 15399
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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
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ACCOUNTING
APPLIANCE SERVICES
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Desert Valley Palms, llc
Appliance Repair Now
SUPERCHARGED
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Cynthia (Benson) Traugott, EA
OFFERING FULL ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES • Bookkeeping/QuickBooks • Individual & Business Tax Returns • Payroll
602-601-6002
If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured AUTO SERVICES
AIR CONDITIONING
100- $500 +
Good Condition=More $$$
25 OFF $
Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!
623-329-2043
A/C Repair!
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
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Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202
623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED
www.acexpertek.com
AIR DUCT SERVICES
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!
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience www.ampmhomeservices.com
623-299-7111
BROKEN SPRINGS
Insured
623-225-1930 www.azbestgaragedoors.com
COUPON REQUIRED
★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!
One Call Can Fix It All!
ELECTRIC
$
CASH FOR JUNK CARS ~ All “As Is” Autos! ~
HANDYMAN
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
AMPM 4 SP Handy man - Sent to Art - SI
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300 Showroom & Parts Store
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation
Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers
623.556.8378
Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com
Family Owned & Operated
Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
CLEANING
*Not a Licensed Contractor
NOTICE
LOW PRICES!
ROC#198687
623.466.3712
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Broken Springs Replaced
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
623-512-6194 ROC# 299652
REMODELING
West Valley View Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning
• 12-Step NADCA-Certified Air Duct Cleaning EE • Air Quality Testing QFuRote s • Dryer Vent Cleaning
623-930-9391
Commercial & Residential Housecleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
www.pnponecarecleaning.com
Call Today/Clean Today
602.550.7732
New
Deadlines! Classified Ads
www.airqualityspecialists.com
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
Friday at 1pm
APPLIANCE SERVICES
CONCRETE / MASONRY
Obituaries Thursday at 5pm
GABRIEL’S AP PPLIANCE &S ARTS
Legals Thursday at 5pm
ERVICE
ESTABLISHED IN 2006 Providing service to people, not just machines.
Parts & Repairs for most major brands. MAJOR APPLIANCES REPAIRED IN HOME Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Ranges
(623) 535-9611 gabrielsapplianceservice@hotmail.com
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
Office 623-872-7622
Call 623-535-8439 OR email
class@times publications.com
WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM
(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS
KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING
Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524
CLASSIFIEDS
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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS
623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
Professional Handyman
Lawn Care
Saunders Painting
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
“A Passion for Caring” • Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE”
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
PEST CONTROL
HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
GLASS SERVICES Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
Honey Do List Too Long?
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*
Check out the Handyman Section!
Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
(623) 878-1180
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
602-931-0904
HANDYMAN
ROC# CR65 090690D
AUTO GLASS
GET UP TO 150 CASH BACK $
AT TIME OF INSTALLATION
OR FREE WINDSHIELD TINT
with approved glass replacement by your insurance
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
We’Wree’ only a call away !
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
HANDYMAN
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
THE HOME REPAIR SPECIALISTS
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE! Everything Under the Sun & More!
• Remodels • Painting • Plumbing • Electrical • Drywall • Baseboards/ Trim • Crown Molding
• Custom Shelving • Irrigation systems • Custom Sheds • Outdoor kitchens • Fences/Gates • Garage Storage/ Organization
C a ll A n y t im e
CJ 480-800-9265 Benjamin 602-872-8386
Formerly Flatiron Landscaping & Design
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Concrete. Retaining Walls. Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Irrigation Installation and Repairs Tree and Plant Installation Licensed-Bonded-Insured ROC#202397. ROC#219652
stonecreek-az.com
D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275
LANDSCAPING Landscape
LANDSCAPING
Free Estimates
Javier 623-249-9395 Not a licensed contractor
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
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
Free Estimates
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
Mobile
The Bug Stops Here
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
L&M
PEST & LANDSCAPING LLC • ALL PEST CONTROL • Fleas • Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches • Weed control • All surfaces with 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
Mitch Stevens OWNER-OPERATOR A Referral Is The Best Compliment Bus
623 932 4168 Cell 623 810 6035
License #8555 mes123us@yahoo.com
No Contracts • Payment Plans
PAINTING
602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
623.910.0742
Landscape Maintenance Services * 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
All Insurance Accepted | Lifetime Warranty on Labor 18503 W. Van Buren St. • Goodyear, AZ 85338 www.avondaleautoglass.com
602-606-2605
DEL DEL
We’re on A-CALL A-CALL aa cacallllreawawonayaylyly PAINTING
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
Clean-ups • Weed Control Bush/Tree Trimming or removal Maintenance Sprinkler/Drip Repair • Overseed Dethatching • Planting • Mowing
100
Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC
$
VISTA VISTA
623.547.7521
HandymanIam@cox.net
WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR AUTO GLASS NEEDS: BACK GLASS, DOOR GLASS, SUN ROOF, & CHIP REPAIR
New Windshield Replacement starting at
Jeff R. Saunders
623-266-9798 602-826-3969
Not a licensed contractor
www.airNOWac.com REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
623-932-1674
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”
A+
PAINTING
MEDICAL SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
• Regular Maintenance • • Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service • • One Time Clean-Ups • • Plant & Tree Renovation • • Tree Trimming & Removal • • Irrigation Repairs & Installs • • Weed Control & Removal • • Next-Day Service in Most Cases •
Gardeningpluslandscapes@gmail.com
Ben - 623-764-1364 Not a licensed contractor
HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
480-338-4011
ROC#309706
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& SERVICE DIRECTORY Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
55
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Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637
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623-322-9100
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PLUMBING
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Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
includes labor
Buckeye Plumbing • Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks
623-386-0710
FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Your West Valley Plumber
www.AlsPlumbingLLC.com
We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES!
26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
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U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Estrella Custom Designs ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate
All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial
FREE Estimates
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
License #ROC209589
623-293-2648
Monsoon Specials
ROOFING
Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured
Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience
Make sure your guy is The Plumber Guy!
Locally & Veteran Owned
Must have coupon. Not good with any other offer. Expires 11/30/18.
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Built Stronger to Last Longer
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
623-293-7095 623-293-7095
• Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks • Water Softeners
● Water Heaters ● Slab Leaks ● Rooter Service ● Water Mains/ Main Valves ● Repiping
ROOFING
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
Senior Citizen Discount
Services We Offer:
• Hydro Jetting FREE • Plumbing Repairs SERVICE • Camera Inspections CALL • Water Treatment Systems
$
125 OFF
Water Heater Install Call for details. THE Plumber GUY
Must have coupon. Not good with any other offer. Expires 11/30/18.
Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
FREE ESTIMATES
Almeida Roofing Inc.
623-227-3979 623-688-5243
www.theplumberguy.com www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Insured Listed with 192987 PORA & SCHOA ROC 185143, ROC 185143, 192987
623-522-9322 ROC#286561
All Types of Roofing
FREE
ESTIMATES!!!!!
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
SENIOR DISCOUNTS MILITARY DISCOUNTS MILITARY DISCOUNTS
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758
AIR CONDITIONING
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
Inc.
HAMILTON & HAMILTON
PLUMBING (480) 452-2828 | (623) 329-5170
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
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NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR
623-535-8000
Same Day Service
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
35.00 CHECK-UP
$
Phoenix Metro Area
ROC#212627
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family! UPHOLSTERY
TREE SERVICES Estimate Today! Best Prices!
FREE Estimates
Tree Trimming • Removals Stump Grinding • Cleanups We Do Everything
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
Irrigation Replace & Repair Leaks, Bad Valves or Just a Tune Up
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
623-444-0056
602-635-0011
Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
872-3047
PLUMBING If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...
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STORAGE Rainbow Storage Truck, RV & Boat Storage 4 Acres Gated • Locked
Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326
24 hour Service (No Extra $)
6500
$
Senior & Military Discounts
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 • 234804 & 234805
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LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE
5 best deals right NOW!
2018 FORD FIESTA SE
2018 FORD ECO SPORT 4X4
2018 FORD F150 SUPER CAB
2017 FORD F250 4X4 DIESEL
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2018 FORD FUSION SE
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$
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11,993
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2012 FORD F-150 XLT
#P8087A • Silver Streak Mice • TRD Off. Road PKG • LTP
$
44,993
$
19,993
2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA
#18423A • Super White • One Owner • 4X4, LTP • Crew Max
$
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2009 Ford Fusion SEL #P8035A Price to Sell
Well Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,893
$
21,993
2014 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON
24,993
#18524A • Firecracker Red Clear Coat • Only 14K Miles • LTP • Must See!!
$
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2017 GMC Acadia SLT #T8117 Loads of Equip LTP Like New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,893
2017 Ram 2500 Laramie #1827A 4X4 Mega Cab One Owner! Only 14K miles!. . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,893
2017 Ford Expedition XLT #PB124 1 owner, Low Miles LTP Must See!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,893
Crew Cab 4X4 Low Miles Like New! . . . . . . .
28,993
2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR #P8022A Nice!!
2011 Ford Escape XLS #18263A
1 Owner! Must See! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,893
#18064A • Pale Adobe Metallic • 4X4 Crew Cab • Eco Boost, LTP • Tow PKG & More!
17,993
MSRP. $53,445
$ 18,993 26,993 JONES FORD OFF ROAD DEALS BARGAIN BASEMENT 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER
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LTP = Lifetime Powertrain Included 24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
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