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October 9, 2019
Goodyear Recreation Campus launches BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Get out your calendars and set your playdates … for 2021. It has been talked about for years, the subject of community meetings and workshops, conceptualized and made part of Goodyear’s master plan in 2018. And now, the making of a massive public park has begun. Groundbreaking on the Goodyear Recreation Campus took place Oct. 1. This was mostly a “smile and scoop” photo opportunity, as the most intensive construction on this massive project will not begin until next year. What should be one of the most exciting public parks in the West Valley is not scheduled to be open for play until the summer of 2021. “It is like no other because it was planned and designed by the community,” said Nathan Torres, director of Goodyear Parks and Recreation. “It will be like no other because it will serve as the ultimate gathering place for our residents. It will be like no other because every aspect of this project provides recreational opportunities for all ages, all abilities and all interests.” Budgeted at $67 million, this 30-acre
An artist’s rendering of the Goodyear Recreation Campus shows the facility will attract a wide variety of residents.. (Illustration courtesy of the city of Goodyear.)
park near Desert Edge High School at Estrella Parkway and Goodyear Boulevard North will have: • Two lighted baseball/softball fields. • Two lighted multipurpose fields. • Lighted tennis, basketball, volleyball,
pickleball and sand volleyball courts. • A group ramada and picnic areas. • Walking paths. • A playground.
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Where’s the winner? $14.6 million waiting to be claimed BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Did you whimsically spend a buck on a lottery ticket in Goodyear a few months ago? If so, you might want to check your wallet, purse, glove compartment, junk drawer and under sofa cushions. Here’s what we know: The first week of
June, a “The Pick” Arizona Lottery winning ticket was sold at Circle K at 315 N Litchfield Road in Goodyear. That ticket had the winning numbers for the June 5 drawing of 4, 14, 22, 24, 28, 43. That ticket which sold for $1 here in Goodyear, was the winner of a $14.6 million payout.
Here’s what we don’t know: Who bought the ticket? As of Monday, Oct. 7, “the winner has not come forward,” said John Gilliland, spokesman for the Arizona Lottery. Whoever purchased it should download a win-
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Dig in! Taking part in the park groundbreaking were: (Left to right) Dan Cotterman, Goodyear deputy city manager; councilmembers Laura Kaino, Brannon Hampton, Sheri Lauritano, Bill Stipp and Wally Campbell; Julie Arendall, Goodyear city manager; Wynette Reed, Goodyear deputy city manager; and Nathan Torres, Goodyear Parks and Recreation director. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear.)
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three multipurpose rooms, a fitness area, special activity rooms and an indoor elevated walking, jogging track. The centerpiece is an aquatic facility, with water slides, a lazy river and a splash play area and a competition/ lap pool. Councilmember Bill Stipp called the park won’t be accused of hyperbole when he called the park “an undertaking of epic proportions. It is certainly going to serve us for decades, and generation after generation will enjoy this campus. We know that this campus is going to exceed all of our expectations.” Torres said the project “is on time and on budget.” Goodyear has already spent $2.6 million on master planning, design and
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Did you purchase a ticket like this one? If so, you may be the $14.6 million-winner. (Illustration courtesy of Arizona Lottery.)
Winner...continued from page 1 ner claim form the arizonalottery.com/Winners website and take it with a signature on the winning lottery ticket, along with their government-issued ID, to the Arizona Lottery Office, located at 4740 E University Drive, Phoenix. But time is limited, the winner has the option of an estimated annual annuity payment is $486,666.67 per year for 30 years or a cash-it-outnow prize option of $9,321,446. The winning ticket expires on Dec. 2, 2019. If and when the winner comes forward, he or she will also bank a winners prize for that Goodyear Circle K. Gilliland said retailers who sell big winner tickets recieve a $10,000 bonus. “But the winner has to claim the ticket for the retailer to get the bonus,” he added. Gilliland said the winning ticket was sold between 7 p.m. June 1 and 7 p.m. on June 5. “I can’t give the exact time because certain details are needed to verify the winner,” he added. If the winner does not come forward before Dec. 2, 30% of the total would go to the Court Appointed State Advocates fund. Another $250,000 would go to the Dual Tribal College Enrollment fund and $835,000 to the Internet Crimes Against Children Enforcement Fund, according to Gilliland. “The rest funds second-chance games and sweetens other pots,” he said. Gilliland insists the Arizona Lottery is hoping to pay whoever bought that lucky Goodyear ticket. “We want winners to win,” he said. “We want winners to come forward, get paid and make their dreams come true.”
and plenty of shade.” Mike Padilla, Goodyear Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission chair, is seeing years of community input coming to life. “We are so proud of it,” said Padilla. “Proud of the design and proud of its capacity to bring together citizens right here in the heart of our city.”
Pride aside, is it worth the time, the effort, the millions spent? “Parks matter,” said Torres. “They matter to families who will create lifelong memories picnicking, barbecuing and celebrating. “They matter to those that are looking for an escape from the daily stresses of life, sitting under a bench under a tree, or taking a stroll down one of the many paths.”
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the West Valley, a number of activities aim to bring awareness, raise funds for research and treatment. Here are some local events you support through October: The Buckeye Police Department participates in the Pink Patch Project, a campaign that works to raise awareness and funding for treatment and care
of those who are battling breast cancer. Participating Buckeye Police Department personnel will wear a pink version of the uniform patch throughout October to show support and solidarity. Support the cause by purchasing a limited edition pink patch, $10, at the front counter of the Buckeye Police Department, 21699 W. Yuma Road in Buckeye. Only cash or cashier’s checks (made out to City of Hope) are accepted.
This month, go to a Panera Bread location in the West Valley and purchase a Pink Ribbon Bagel. A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of each bagel sold during October will be donated toward the fight against breast cancer. West Valley Panera Bread locations are 9995 West McDowell Road, Suite 101, Avondale and 15479 W. McDowell Rd, Shops D, Goodyear. The Southwest Valley Bosom Buddies, a volunteer organization for men and women with breast cancer, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. The meeting takes place at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S Litchfield Road, Goodyear. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.13, Ulta will be holding its “Cut for a Cause” event. Clients can choose from different services, including a $20 haircut and style or $10 pink hair extensions.
The entire cost will benefit Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Holly Rose will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 611 S. 80th Ave., Tolleson. Rose, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, founded Don’t be a Chump; Check for a Lump, a nonprofit organization with a mission to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer through education, prevention and direct assistance with free wigs and mammograms. From 3 to 8 p.m on Oct. 24, the volleyball team at Estrella Foothills High School will hold its 2nd Annual Volleyball Dig Pink Rally in honor of “breast cancer heroes.” The team is raising funds for the-Side-Out Foundation, a non-profit breast cancer charity that raises awareness and funds for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
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While it may be overshadowed by Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is also Liver Awareness Month. The American Liver Foundation is reaching out to raise public awareness of the importance of liver health. According to a press release, “More than 30 million Americans have some form of liver disease.” Liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the country, yet “there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976, when the American Liver Foundation was formed,” says the website liverawareness.org. “The American Liver Foundation was created in 1976 by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD). This organization of scientists and healthcare professionals was concerned with the rising incidence of liver disease and the lack of awareness among both the general public and the medical community.” As liver problems do not just strike
older Americans, a key partner is the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA). “Since 1986 more than $110 million has been raised across the country for thousands of children and young adults needing a life-saving organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant,” According to the agency’s website, cota.org. “COTA also works with individuals of any age with a single-gene disorders such as Polycystic Kidney Disease, Cystic Fibrosis or Sickle Cell Disease. “COTA’s services and guidance are provided at no charge to transplant families. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of patients helps meet transplant-related expenses, and gifts to COTA are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. COTA funds can be used for transplant-related expenses that include lodging, transportation, household expenses, prescription medications, insurance premiums, living donor costs and much more.” For more, see cota.org or liverawareness.org.
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Goodyear lung specialist alarmed by vaping-related cases BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Days after Goodyear banned teen vaping and smoking, the New York Times story published a story on vaping-related illnesses. “Doctors at the Mayo Clinic examined samples of lung tissue from 17 patients, all of which looked as if the people had been exposed to toxic chemicals, the researchers said,” according to the Times story. While this shocked some, Ashish Sangal, for one, was not surprised. He is a Goodyear resident, father and doctor, affiliated with Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix. An oncologist and lung specialist, Sangal said he sees teens with vaping-related problems “all the time.” When he sees a young person in his Goodyear office who is complaining of an inexplicable cough, Sangal asks if the patient vapes. “It has to be asked,” Sangal said. “Any young patient, teenager to early adolescent, it’s an important question that has to be asked, especially if it’s a persistent cough.”
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He is disturbed by the ages of patients with vaping-related problems, “12, 14, 16 - that’s the average age they are vaping.” He notes vaping is relatively new, introduced widely just in the last decade. “People initially had a thought, ‘Vaping is maybe pretty benign,’ “ Sangal said. The use of electronic cigarettes is far from harmless, as far as the Goodyear doctor sees it. “The rise of vaping and people vaping have some sort of respiratory side effects,” Sangal said. “It is on the rise. “I have patients we see it all the time, people who have issues with coughing, asthma exacerbation, pneumonia, respiratory illness - it does come with its bag of side effects from nicotine and vaping.” Sangal received his medical degree from Coimbatore Medical College in India, then did a residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He served as a hematology/oncology associate at a cancer center in Sayre, Pennsylvania before coming to the West Valley nine
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Littleton Elementary School District announced Heather Began, a firstgrade teacher at Estrella Vista STEM Academy, passed away on Saturday. She was in a fatal car crash. “The district extends our condolences to all who knew her both in and out of the Littleton Community,” said the district, in a Facebook post. “We will share service information as it becomes available.” The Avondale teacher was 25 years old.
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years ago. “It’s good to be in Goodyear,” he said with a chuckle. Sangal HAS two children, ages 6 and 8. “Being a father, as I see my kids growing, (vaping) is important,” he said. The challenge, he added, is “how important this problem is becoming and how we can all work together to make everyone understand the rise in young people vaping.” Indeed, more disturbing data has been reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are more than 1,000 vaping-related illnesses in the country, with 18 deaths associated with vaping. The CDC numbers of vaping-related illnesses and deaths Ashish Sangal, a Goodyear lung specialist and onis concerned about teens he sees with vahave risen every week for the cologist, ping-related problems. (Photo courtesy of Cancer Treatlast month. ment Centers of America.) For all the bad news, Sangal was proud to hear his city take the lead “I’m super excited,” he said. “This is in raising the age to purchase vaping a good thing, and I hope other places and tobacco products to 21. will follow the lead.”
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Three West Valley nonprofits Tolleson firefighter opening receive Cox Charities grants BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
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West Valley View Contributing Writer
Cox Communications Cox Charities announced on Sept. 30 the distribution of $570,000 in grant funding to 108 Arizona agencies. In the West Valley, three organizations received grants: Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation of Peoria; Avondale’s Homeless Youth Connection; and WHAM Art Association of Surprise. The Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation is a charitable organization which is dedicated to helping children whose parents are battling cancer. Adam Katz is the executive director and founder; starting the Colorado-based foundation in 2011 and expanded to Arizona in 2017. It helps with problems the family might be facing, including funding the child’s schooling, when needed. “In Colorado, they use things like classes, field trips, art, science and computers,” Katz said. “Here in Arizona, we helped a family pay for the child’s high school swim team’s fee.” Not only does the foundation help with finances, but they also help with the emotional aspect of a patient going through cancer with therapy. “So that way they have a voice outside the home,” Katz said. “Every time we take in a family, they get their own assigned therapist, it is there when needed. Going through anything to expand to our therapy offerings.” The nonprofit earned $2,000 from the Cox Charities fund for the third consecutive year. Katz said it was amazing to have won the grant for the third time. With the grant money it received from Cox Charities, it has big plans of collaborating with more therapy ranches, such as Hunkapi in Scottsdale. “We are putting more people into the program,” said Katz. “It has an amazing effect on our kids.” Another Cox Charities recipient is Homeless Youth Connection, founded 10 years ago by Larry Cervarich in Avondale. Cervarich was talking to folks around the community about how some grade school and high school children do not have basic school supplies, such as backpacks and calculators. “It really didn’t sit well with him, he wanted to make a difference,” said Dana Bailey, the agency’s chief development and marketing officer. “He was involved with the Rotary and reached out to some Rotary clubs. They rallied and came together and they did some drives.”
Two Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation children enjoy a day at the Hunkapi program in Scottsdale. (Photo courtesy of Doreen Katz Memorial Cancer Foundation.)
The nonprofit serves ages 13 to 21 from over 100 high schools in Maricopa County. In the last 10 years, it has grown to serve about 726 students. “The students that we serve come through school districts,” Bailey said. “There is an act under federal law called the McKinney-Vento Act. What that says is when a young person becomes homeless, the school district of origin has to be responsible for getting that child to school.” Each Maricopa County district school has a liaison who identifies which students are experiencing homelessness and then contacts HYC. “We work with students who want to stay in school and want to graduate,” Bailey said. This is the nonprofit’s third year receiving the Cox Charity grant to help support HYC’s Empowering Youth for The Future program, which was awarded $5,000. The program provides the youth with basic necessities and case management. Also, it helps with supplying school supplies, basic hygiene needs, pay for school fees and finding the student find a home and pay for any school fees that might come about in the school year. The nonprofit also helps the student who has experienced trauma in their lives by consulting services. “The HYC eliminates the barriers for students to be able to graduate and works with them to come up with lasting solutions to be able to succeed,” Bailey said. Cox Charities also gave $3,000 to the WHAM Art Association’s Teen Art Club. Connie Whitlock created the nonprofit because she loved taking her pottery class at Sun City Grand pottery club. She realized some communities do not have access to art equipment. “Art isn’t just about selling,” Whitlock said. “It is about connecting with others and that is what gets me out of bed, is thinking who can experience the arts and how it makes them feel.”
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Tolleson council approves parade, proclamation, purchase
Tolleson city council approved request for a temporary street closure for the upcoming parade. (Photo courtesy City of Tolleson)
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The parade will go on. At the Sept. 24 Tolleson City Council meeting, council approved Tolleson Union High School’s request for a temporary street closure on Van Buren Street from 96th to 94th Avenues from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18. The reason: Homecoming parade for the high school. At the same council meeting, new city employees were introduced. Maricela Flores is Tolleson’s new accounts payable clerk, while Alexia Soto, Jessica Merida, Julian Torres and Patrick Ortega are new Parks and Recreation aides. Council also issued a proclamation declaring the month of October 2019 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month,
“in recognition of the important work done by domestic violence programs and victims’ service providers, urging all citizens to work towards the elimination of domestic violence through prevention and education.” Council approved the $150,000 purchase from Titan Machinery or landscape and utility vehicles, trailers and equipment. And council green-lighted the $100,000 purchase of 0.18 acres of land located at the northeast corner of 92nd Drive and Van Buren Street. “The purpose is to provide additional public parking for our downtown businesses and to beautify the ‘blighted area’ in our CORE District,” said Crystal Zamora, Tolleson’s city clerk.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 9, 2019
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
At its Sept. 23 meeting, Avondale City Council approved a few small, medium and large projects. The most modest was a renewal request by Verizon Wireless for the wireless service facility at the Rancho Santa Fe Water Facility. The original five-year lease is about to expire. Council approved Verizon for another five years, at $1,000 per month. Council also approved spending $131,990 for design and installation of a backup generator for the Emergency Operations Center. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was opened in the fall of 2018 “for the purpose of managing larger citywide emergencies as a single-point command post and communications center.” The EOC facilitates the command post during the NASCAR events hosted at the ISM Raceway, as well as serving as the 911 backup call center. “As a city, it is our duty to be prepared for emergencies so that we can provide vital public safety services to our residents, said Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise.
Morning traffic at Dysart Road and Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard, just approved for a $685,000 upgrade. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon.)
“This backup generator serves the City’s Emergency Operations Center and will be a critical source of power should our main source of power fail during an emergency. THE EOC is designed to manage large-scale citywide emergencies, serving as the command post and communications post, therefore, it’s vital that there are no issues related to power outages at the center.” On the development side of things, council approved a $685,000 contract
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Road, which is one of the most highly used corridors in the City; it will make commuting easier for residents and provide better access to businesses,” stated an agenda document. On Monday, Oct. 7, council was to consider agenda items including $348,400 for computer replacement $1 million for the construction of a multiuse path along Van Buren Street. Results of the council meeting were not available by press time.
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At the Sept. 23 Goodyear City Council meeting, Mayor Georgia Lord proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city. She urged Goodyear residents to work together to eliminate domestic violence in the community. “Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate the community on the seriousness of domestic violence and the prevalence of this epidemic,” said Lord. “This month, the city of Goodyear wants to demonstrate its support in ending domestic violence and to support the numerous victims who are among us.” She then presented a Goodyear Community Funding grant of $8,000 to New Life Center, a domestic violence shelter in Goodyear, last year. Goodyear awards several grants every year to nonprofits who serve Goodyear residents. “Domestic violence is not a women’s issue, but a community issue,” said New Life CEO Myriah Mhoon. “We can’t do the work alone. Community partnerships must be established and maintained for our clients to have successful outcomes. We are so thankful for the city of Goodyear, our mayor, and law enforcement. “ The Goodyear Police Department Victim Assistance Program provides assistance to domestic violence victims. In an emergency, victims should call 911. Key numbers and websites for domestic violence resources: • Goodyear Police Department Victim Assistance number, call 623-8827677, goodyearaz.gov/polic. • New Life Center, 623-932-4404, newlifectr.org. • Arizona Coalition Against Domestic
Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord (third from left) presents an $8,000 grant to New Life CEO Myriah Mhoon (fourth from left) to help the nonprofit fight against domestic violence. (Photo courtesy of the city of Goodyear.)
Violence, 602-279-2900 or 1-800-7826400, acesdv.org. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1-800799-SAFE (7233), ncadv.org. • The local domestic violence shelter hotline is 602-263-8900. Domestic violence often has a huge impact on children. According to its website, “New Life Center serves more than 1,000 children and adults annually through our emergency shelter and outreach support programs. “More than 70% of New Life Center’s shelter population is children. In 2017, New Life Center served more children and provided more bed nights than any other single facility providing emergency shelter to domestic violence survivors in Arizona.” Domestic violence can take many forms, including:
• Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, kicking, strangling (often referred to incorrectly as choking), pushing, punching, beating. • Verbal Abuse: Constant criticism, making humiliating remarks, not responding to what you are saying, mocking, name calling, yelling, swearing, interrupting, changing the subject. • Sexual Abuse: Forcing sex on an unwilling partner, demanding sexual acts that you do not want to perform, degrading treatment. • Isolation: Making it difficult for you to see friends and relatives, monitoring phone calls, reading your mail, controlling where you go, taking your car keys. • Coercion: Making you feel guilty, pushing you into decisions, sulking, manipulating children and other family members, always insisting on being right, making up impossible rules and
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Avondale observes Veterans Day with ceremony and Fun Run BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Avondale will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with “a multifaceted community celebration to honor those who have served our country.” The city-hosted ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), at the outdoor lawn area on the southeast of the campus. It will include patriotic displays provided by local veteran groups; a formal ceremony recognizing all branches of the military services; guest speakers, and performances by the EMCC Jazz Ensemble. The day will also feature a Fitness Fun Run that starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost for participation in this run is $30 for military, veterans and those who pre-register online through November 10. Register before October 11, and get your registration for half off: www.estrellamountain. edu/vetfunrun . Event day registration is $35. All active duty and veterans get a discount, for a fee of $11.11. Following the run is a “Warrior’s Breakfast” at 9 a.m., cooked by EMCC’s own culinary students. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment includes a Kid Zone where children 3 to 10 can bowl, finger paint, complete an obstacle course, and
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League of Women Voters West Valley meeting on advocacy BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The League of Women Voters of Northwest Maricopa County invites the public to join a discussion of “Advocacy Made Easy” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. The meeting will be held at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 17540 Avenue of the Arts, in Surprise. Speaker Bonnie Boyce-Wilson teaches Public Policy and Advocacy for Arizona State University’s School of Social Work. She is a registered lobbyist in Arizona for the League of Women Voters and the American Association of University Women. “The League is nonpartisan, but we do take positions on issues and then educate and advocate through personal meetings with legislators, public
meetings, educational forums, social media and traditional media,” stated Boyce-Wilson. She will speak about trending topics such as healthcare, immigration, the environment, the climate crisis, and money in politics. Boyce-Wilson will discuss how to get fact-based information, as well as master quick and easy ways to express your views to elected officials. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and Advocacy. Men are also welcome.
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A day at the circus Editor:
The Democrats in Congress have not done a bit of work for the American people ever since Donald Trump became the duly elected President of the USA. They have thrown every obstacle in his way and obstructed everything he has tried to accomplish for the American people. This letter would be over 100 pages if I listed all of their schemes. They didn’t succeed in convincing the country that Russia colluded in the 2016 election, so they are scrambling to make up a “much better” witch hunt before the 2020 election. Now, they gave the American people a manure sandwich, without the bread, and they are trying to pass it off as caviar, and they actually think the American voters will try to wash it down with a bottle of champagne. I’m talking about the latest Democrat witch hunt, the Ukraine farce with the alleged “whistleblower” whom has not been identified after a week of this writing. Evidently, the Democrats think the American people all fell off the back of a turnip truck and that we will believe this latest load of poop. Nadler and Schiff and Pelosi can’t get it through their non-functioning brains that you can not impeach a president when no crime has been committed. Somebody better take the time to investigate Joe Biden and his son Hunter, who managed to get a $1.5 billion loan from China and how Joe Biden threatened Ukraine officials to “fire a certain prosecutor or Ukraine will not get the American aid he promised them.” The Democrats only investigate Republicans, not their own crimes! The American people would be fools to ignore all of the tax cuts, millions of jobs created by Trump, the lowest unemployment in history for everybody, rebuilding the military and the list is endless. Here we go again with maybe $50 million this time paid for us taxpayers for another Democrat Witch Hunt!
How many wasted years this time without Democrats doing the high-paying jobs we elected them to do? The whole world now thinks our government is a professional witch hunter’s den of corruption run by the Democrat party. I have never seen this country in such a pathetic state where every week the democrats dream up another farce to try to overthrow the President who has done more in less than three years to make the country recover from the disaster Obama created than anybody could imagine possible. If a Democrat manages to get elected, your taxes will be higher than the national debt and any future for your kids and grandkids will be totally out the door for eternity. Take that to the bank! James Logan Buckeye
Unnerved
Editor: I love my country. I respect and cherish those who have sacrificed so much so that we may enjoy a country that espouses freedom and liberty; the envy of the world. Since the birth of our nation, there have been bitter and poignant disagreements over policies and laws; the ability to disagree and argue are among the bulwarks of free and prosperous societies. As such, I don’t agree with everyone but I will fight for everyone’s right to express themselves if dignified. The centuries since our founding have seen two primary political parties squaring off for debates and elections. Despite our history of disagreement rarely has one political opponent questioned the loyalty of another; Adams and Jefferson detested each other for a time but both recognized the other as a patriot. Leftist socialists have hijacked the Democratic party which should unnerve us all. Leftists hate conservatives for their patriotism. They hate liberals for the same reason. Who would’ve thought we would see the day when every so-
called Democratic presidential nominee would stand at a mic in a debate and enthusiastically promise to dismantle the Constitution, the very document they took an oath of office to uphold? Consider this brief list of agenda items: Race, sexism, violence, open borders, sanctuary cities, death threats, bovine flatulence, phantom diseases released from polar ice melt, man-made global warming, American culture and history distortion, speech opposing leftist thought deemed as hate speech, abortion and infanticide, anti-combustion engines, anti-Semitism, anti-religion, anti-privacy, anti-right to self-defense, anti-western civilization, anti-family, anti-law, free college education, free housing, free health care, free birth control, ad absurdum. These are principles of leftist socialists masquerading as liberals but with few exceptions, these are not liberal principles. Leftists have complete contempt for capitalism, nationalism, and liberty. Even retired liberal champion Harry Reid recently stated that far-left positions of the presidential hopefuls are jeopardizing their chances to win in 2020. Socialism has stymied personal liberty in every country it has fully infiltrated. To my liberal friends, I say that conservatives are not your enemies.
Leftists are the enemies of all liberty-loving people. Jason Russell Goodyear
Cap the fuse
Editor: Random observations on impeachment: I saw Pelosi announce the commencement of impeachment inquiry. Wondered why she looked so surprised — trial balloon has been floating for a few years. Looked carefully at her face. Nancy, I know what you did last summer. This time around, eyebrows were raised a little too high - also your forehead seems to be shrinking faster than arctic glaciers. Whistleblower report started this latest train down the same old track. How can you be called a whistleblower if you never heard the whistle? Seems this latest “bombshell” has been known since August. Dems using the same playbook Dianne Feinstein used on Judge Kavanaugh? Cap the fuse on the bombshell till they can all come up with seemingly credible crimes, stories and proof, and then release with all the “shock and awe “’ they can muster. Lynne Cole Goodyear
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Losers’ tools Editor:
Much fact-checking has been done whether or not Socrates said: “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of losers.” I really don’t care who coined the phrase. Then I take a look at our political environment and see the truism in the statement. The Democrats have levied a barrage of untruths against our president. The mainstream media is complicit in perpetuating the lies creating much hate and discontent based on innuendos and hearsay. I can’t believe we have so many losers in this country. ‘Nuff said, but sad nevertheless. Sig Mueller Goodyear
A beautiful divide
Editor: A concerned letter-writer claims that “cable news divides” us. Wrong. Differences of opinion divide the American people. They have since July 4, 1776. And that is a beautiful thing. When we’re “all of one opinion,” as some folks imagine our nation’s future, be afraid, be very afraid. Ken Williams Goodyear
On vaping
Editor: I noticed last week’s West Valley View Had two big stories. Goodyear’s council raising the legal age for vaping and the timeline that leads up to it. I am not an advocate for or against vaping, but after reading all the reasons why this was necessary I was disturbed about the information that was omitted. The timeline article insinuates that the liquid nicotine in the cartridges is responsible for the lung illness affecting our youth. However, if you do just a little research the truth is that these respiratory problems are the result of black-market cartridges sold on the street filled with concentrated THC cannabis oil and not the legal nicotine cartridges at your local smoke shop. If you are going to ban something in the name of safety at least be honest with the public. I don’t see how this law will do anything since the health problems our youth are experiencing are directly re-
lated to illegal activity that was already taking place. Donald Baranowski Goodyear
Restroom concerns Editor:
Information about Tolleson High School: The high school has 2,728 students enrolled; has seven restrooms. Situation: one restroom is only open during lunch; four restrooms are open for five minutes in between classes; two restrooms are open full-time for 2,728 students. Issue: Two restrooms are not enough for 2,728 students. I have called city, county, state, and federal agencies but no one regulates restrooms in public schools. Juan Cisneros Tolleson
Judge mostly right
Editor: U.S. District Court Judge Neil Wake is getting some unjust criticism regarding his decision in the appeal of Proposition 123, the measure that helped fund education by taking more money out of the enabling act trust fund. Former Arizona State Treasurer Jeff DeWit warned against the action of taking too much money out of the trust fund. A better solution would have been to accelerate the sale of state trust land, as DeWit suggested. This would have brought an immediate cash infusion into the trust fund from the sales and would have guaranteed future income through the payment of real estate taxes on what was government land that paid no taxes. Both sources of money could be used to increase education spending. However, this would mean a loss of control of the state trust land by Arizona State bureaucrats. I suspect that this is part of the reason for failing to take the path that was clearly proper and legal rather than the one that was questionable, as noted in Wake’s opinion. Roy Miller Phoenix
From Fred Astaire to Rodney Dangerfield Editor:
The Resistance: Trump Is Hitler Times Infinity. There is a whole
group of Americans whose sole political position is: “We hate Trump.” From the moment he won the election, it has been total war against the president, like nothing this country has experienced before. The left is in a panic. The liberal position on any issue can be summarized as: Where’s Trump on this? Oh, that’s awful. Things that never bothered liberals in the past-Russia, vulgarity, the supremacy clause-are now hateful. The things they used to hate have become beloved institutions-the FBI, the CIA, Mormons, and the Bush family. The Resistance doesn’t care about Trump’s positions-they couldn’t name his positions. The problem is aesthetic. Liberals can’t abide having that vulgarian in the Oval Office. Yes, liberals thought Bush was an ignorant boob, but they mostly expressed their disdain with dismissive eye rolls. They held Reagan in contempt, confused about how to respond to a confident conservative, something they’d never encountered before. No one could say Nixon was dumb, so he was mocked as weird and stiff. Trump is something different. It’s not only who he is that enrages them,
but whom he replaced. Liberals absolutely adored Obama, often obscenely so. Liberal women openly boasted about dreaming of having sex with him. Even MSNBC’s Chris Matthews got a thrill. They didn’t care about Obama’s positions, either. He’s the mirror image of Trump. Obama was cool, elegant, slender, looked great in clothes. The fact that he was black was just a super-bonus. Fanatically supporting Obama meant liberals got to have a black friend. They liked that he was against the Iraq War but would have supported him even if he weren’t. To go from Obama to the crudest kind of parvenu, bragging about his wealth and IQ, with gold-plated everything, was too much. It would be like having Fred Astaire as your president and then getting Rodney Dangerfield. We get it, liberals-you hate Trump. But you’ve convinced yourselves that he poses some kind of existential threat when your real objection is that you think he’s a douchebag. The Resistance thinks indignation gives their apoplexy dignity. Instead of admitting they’re enraged that this
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clown moved into Obama’s house, liberals say: The nation is in crisis. On election night, NBC’s Mark Halperin informed Stephen Colbert’s audience, “Outside of the Civil War, World War II, and including 9/11, this may be the most cataclysmic event the country’s ever seen.” Since then, it’s been a game of one-upmanship to see who can issue the most shocking denunciation of Trump. Liberals weren’t always this excitable. They used to pride themselves
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on their detached view of the passing scene, sneering at the lowbrows’ tendency to overreact. I thought the whole thing about being cool was to be cool. But since Trump’s election, liberals are the ones hyperventilating over nothing and devoting their lives to demented conspiracy theories. Conservatives are the cool ones, refusing to freak out over every little thing. If you’re into self-dramatization, Donald Trump’s presidency is perfect for you. You get to be the princess who first felt the pea under fifteen layers of
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mattresses. I’M AFRAID! Psychologists are treating patients for “Trump anxiety.” Plodding and not-bright writers have produced lengthy historical analogies comparing Trump to Hitler, George Wallace, and Bull Connor, breathless with their sense of the inherent drama. As predicted, The New York Times’ David Brooks was one of the first out of the box with a column on Trump’s “authoritarian personality.” In a deadly earnest column, he warned that Trump was making “the argument of nearly every demagogue since the dawn of time.” Trump, he said, was playing on fears that had “proved to be contagious” and “move[d] populations.” Like George Wallace, the GOP nominee was presiding over “less a party than a personality cult.” Trump’s supporters just thought they were being lied to-which they were. They thought they were being dismissed-which they were. The ruling class can do that for only so long before people begin to notice. Days before Trump’s inauguration, John Dean said, “The American presidency has never been at the whims of an authoritarian personality like Donald Trump.” Susan Hewitt Goodyear
More food thoughts
Editor: There are other subjects I didn’t cover under food safety: When I make my homemade doughnuts, I will put the cast-iron deep frying pan on the back burner of my stove. Why? When you have small children, you do not want them to pull the handle on the fryer and accidentally spill hot oil--they will end up in the ER, with some nasty burns. I do this when I’m making fried chicken. It’s all about using common sense and safety in the kitchen. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve gotten burns on my hands and arms, from hot cooking oil. This is when the raw chicken was still (or slightly) wet and I put it into the hot oil. When I was learning to cook, many moons ago, I once burned the top of my right hand on the broiler coil on the top of the oven--it left a U-shaped burn, not permanent. I put my hand in ice water to deaden the pain. The scab peeled off a few days later. Another subject--hand sanitizer is the last thing you should use after cooking.
Your best bet is to wash with soap and hot water, especially after handling raw meat. I will skip the hand sanitizer. We had to wash our hands twice at Snyder’s of Hanover (the pretzel factory). After using the restroom, we wash our hands. Going to the Production Department, we open the door and touch the door knob. We had another sink near the entrance and have to wash our hands again, before going to our work station. Another hand washing before we begin to clean the conveyors--after finishing the hot Buffalo wings flavor, to the honey and mustard flavor. They would put me to do the final cleaning, with soap and very hot water, then our quality control person does the final inspection. We passed the health inspection every year, with flying colors! Another thing I mentioned in my previous email to WVV: In catalogs that sell cookware, some of them have plastic food handler gloves. I would recommend them for anyone handling raw meat(s) in the kitchen. We used them at Snyder’s for handling pretzel products, like dumping product onto the conveyor. We don’t handle the product with our bare hands! This is a no-no. I use the plastic gloves (ones I bought through the mail) when handling raw cookie dough. Or when I’m mixing raw hamburger. So, I’ve never had anyone come down with food poisoning in my home. Some people do not know proper cooking techniques and this is where they get in trouble. I would recommend a cooking class to learn the basics. Laura Rivas Buckeye
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Fallen warrior’s spirit lives on in scholarships By DAVID LEIBOWITZ
It was Holtorf who told Kenny’s story of sacrifice to Mario Martinez He was 22 years old when he left this and Ben Lindquist, firefighters with a mortal life, on a dusty road in the town- knack for charitable work. ship of Yusafiyah, a region of Baghdad Lindquist, inspired by the story of a known as the Triangle of Death. local kid who joined the Army in the The date was May 22, 2005. Sgt. aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror Kenny Schall, Phoeattacks, called Terri Schall nix-born and Peoria-raised, out of the blue and exwas riding in his Army plained the concept of Get Humvee in the thick of OpLeid for Kenny. eration Iraqi Freedom. “She probably thought Let the record show we were nuts,” said Lindthat while this was Kenny quist. “I told her, “Hey, Schall’s last day alive, his we’re going to do this parstory has yet to end. His ty and give you a bunch parents, Terri and John, his of money for charity.’ But sister Jessica and his brothTerri did her research and er Matthew, and a patriotic people kind of liked the group of Phoenix firefightidea and here we are.” David Leibowitz. (Photo ers have made sure of that. courtesy Over time, GLFK has Advisor Group) So have thousands of grown from a shindig partygoers from around the in Lindquist’s garage to Valley, attendees at a Hawaiian-themed touring musicians filling Sunbar with charitable event known as “Get Leid rock-n-roll, sponsors (including – full For Kenny.” disclosure – yours truly) and about a This year’s version, set for Oct. 18, thousand event-goers who will raise a will be the eighth annual GLFK, to be glass to Schall this year. hosted at Sunbar on Tempe’s Mill Av“I just felt like I could really relate enue. to Kenny’s story and we wanted to pay Staged by an all-volunteer corps appreciation to him and everyone in of Kenny Schall fans – most of the military, their service,” said Lindwhom never met this American hero quist. “It’s become a kind of family.” – GLFK8 promises to raise in the In a time when social media can be neighborhood of $20,000 for the Sgt. toxic, GLFK has gone viral with an Kenneth Schall Memorial Scholarship odd, positive twist. Fund and the United Phoenix FireThe event’s admission ticket is a fighter Charities. unique T-shirt, which GLFKers have Terri Schall chokes up as she dis- taken to wearing on vacations around cusses Kenny and the 50 or so Valley the globe. Kenny fans have posted picstudents who have gone to college tures of themselves and their t-shirts in helped by the scholarship bearing his the Cayman Islands, Cancun, Kauai, name. Telluride, Buckingham Palace – exotic “There are no words to express how places Sgt. Kenny Schall might have much this means to us,” says the proud gone in his life post-Army. mom, whose family also hosts an anIn this way, Schall’s story has trannual golf tournament memorializing scended his grave in Arlington and Kenny. “I am so honored that Kenny’s those last moments on a dusty road in not been forgotten. It’s an amazing Iraq. thing that he’s touched so many people “I know he’s proud of what we’ve after the fact.” done in his name,” says Terri Schall. Kenny’s capacity to inspire traces “Kenny would be very proud and very back through a Phoenix firehouse into humbled. He never wanted to be the his childhood in Peoria. center of attention … but I guess he has A five-time medalist golfer at Cen- to take one for the team.” tennial High School, Schall became best friends with a kid named Troy David Leibowitz has called the ValHoltorf, who grew up to be a Phoenix ley home since 1995. Contact david@ firefighter. leibowitzsolo.com
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OPINION
Quality schools make quality communities
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BY AVONDALE MAYOR KENN WEISE, BUCKEYE MAYOR JACKIE MECK, GOODYEAR MAYOR GEORGIA LORD AND AVONDALE PARK MAYOR THOMAS L. SCHOAF
The Southwest Valley is booming – leading the valley in job creation, growth and development. Our communities are making amazing strides attracting thousands of jobs and tens of millions in investment including Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, Cardinal Glass and many more. Our communities have among the highest median household incomes and lowest unemployment rates in the region. We are also home to the fastest growing city in the country and a wide variety of new entertainment, dining, and residential neighborhoods. In short, the Southwest Valley is heading in the right direction. One of the key components to our success has been our outstanding schools. Our local schools are among the best in the state making our cities an attractive destination for companies and helps provide a ready workforce for companies to hire. As the mayors of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, and Litchfield Park, we recognize that education is a key component to our quality of life. People want to live
in safe communities, with good job opportunities, and great schools. We must keep this positive momentum going in the Southwest Valley, which is why we support the Avondale Elementary School District Override and the Agua Fria Union High School District Bond. Quality schools help increase property values, attract jobs, and reduce crime. If we want to continue to be competitive in attracting high-wage employers and improve our standard of living, we must ensure that our community is an attractive destination with safe schools that provide a well-rounded education. The Avondale Elementary School District capital override will enhance safety and security infrastructure and equipment at all schools. It will also upgrade technology including curriculum, devices, and instructional materials. It will also renovate and improve school facilities as well as purchase pupil transportation vehicles. This proposal is not a tax increase, but rather a continuation of the override that is already in place. The Agua Fria Union High School
Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise, Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord and Avondale Park Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf support the Avondale Elementary Override and Agua Fria Bond. (Photos courtesy city of Avondale, city of Buckeye, city of Goodyear and city of Avondale Park.)
District bond will fund safety and security improvements at all schools. It will also fund critical building renovations and new construction as well as air conditioning and HVAC systems replacement. It will also fund site maintenance and campus improvements throughout the district. There are schools with classrooms that are over 60 years old and in desperate need of renovation. Other schools across the district have electrical issues and restrooms that have not been updated in 30 years. This bond will help address some essential needs at our high schools that are not funded by the state. Keeping our students safe must be our number one priority – both the
override and bond prioritize school safety spending. These proposals will ensure that our students have a safe and secure learning environment and access to the modern facilities, equipment, and tools necessary to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. They are a wise investment in the long-term growth and success of our community. The Southwest Valley is a great place to work, start a business, recreate and raise a family. We need to make sure it stays that way by committing to quality educational opportunities at all levels to ensure the success of our future generations. Please join us in supporting the Avondale Elementary Override and Agua Fria Bond.
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Business Briefcase
BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Goodyear Business Connections meets from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in October. The meetings take place at Fairway Grille, 2211 N. Litchfield Road,·Goodyear. “Members share through educational presentations, discover idea meet-
ings, participating in masterminds, think tanks, learnshops, exchange contacts and most importantly, business referrals.” For more information or to register, visit networktogether.net. Scott Yancey, Star of A&E’s “Flipping Vegas,” has a free workshop modestly titled “Secrets of a Real Estate Millionaire.” The event takes place from noon to
3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix West, 445 South Watson Road, Buckeye. Register at eventbrite.com. Yancey is to discuss topics including: • What proprietary tools can I use to get access to deals just like the professionals? • How to get funding for deals from our network regardless of credit score. • How do I get involved even though I’ve never made money in real estate? The event comes with a free lunch, but you know the old saying …. Is your business ready to take it to the next level? Or, for that matter, are you ready to have the definitive sign that says, “That’s right, I’m a titan!” Bravada Yachts of Tolleson and
Mac-Tech Invite you to an “open yacht” event from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. According to the invitation: “Experience these impressive luxury houseboats and the machines that make them.” Gear geeks will marvel at such machines as: • Ermaksan PowerBend Falcon Press Brake • Ermaksan Shear • Akyapak Tube Bending Machine • Techni Waterjet There will also be food, drinks and giveaways. Bravada Yachts is at 9310 W Buckeye Rd #200, Tolleson. For more information, visit bravadayachts.com or call 602-233-2628.
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Avondale 'certified green': The first 13 businesses
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Avondale is not only growing fast, it’s also growing green. Avondale launched a Certified Green Business Program last fall. The goal was to recognize businesses “for their investments and contributions to operate in a more environmentally responsible way through sustainable practices.” It’s off to a good start, according to Hether Krause, manager of Avondale’s Environmental and Sustainability Program. “The program is going well and continuing to grow,” said Krause. “We have a diverse group of businesses in the Certified Green Business Program.” According to Krause, here are the first 13 “certified green” businesses: • AAEC Early College High Schools • Batteries & Bulbs
• Colados • Danny’s Avondale Truck Wash • Farmers Insurance • Hilton Garden Inn • Homewood Suites by Hilton • ISM Raceway • King Koil • Scale & Feather Meadery • St. John Paul II Catholic High School • Stotz Equipment • We Olive The certificate “means that your business has made a commitment to go above and beyond basic environmental requirements,” according to avondaleaz.gov. “Businesses that join the program will have access to training and new information that will keep them up-to-date with the latest sustainability practices. For more information, email greenbusiness@avondaleaz.gov.
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Avondale challenging community to waste less
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BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The city of Avondale will have a“One-Less” campaign Oct. 21 to 25. According to a release, “This weeklong social media campaign will focus each day on a different aspect of waste and will have an accompanying challenge. “The challenges exist to inform and embolden participants to do their part to lessen waste by increasing sustainable practices.” For more information on the social media campaign, visit avondaleaz.gov/ oneless.“It is our goal to spread awareness and inform Avondale residents of simple ways they can take action to better our environment,” said Hether Krause, Avondale’s Environmental & Sustainability Program Manager. The “One-Less” Campaign was created to inspire and encourage people to make a cognizant choice to take pride in their community and shed wasteful habits. This campaign is the brainchild of the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resource Commission (EENRC), whose purpose is to help the City identify resource conservation goals and
Featured Speaker:
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone Sheriff Penzone will speak about the last two and a half years as Sheriff of Maricopa County including programs and initiatives MCSO has implemented in the community to restore trust and professional law enforcement in Maricopa County.
structured to reduce waste:
Day 1- Single-Use Plastics • Avoid using items such as plastic straws and grocery bags. • Only use reusable silverware (no plasticware.)
Day 2- Recycling • Utilize proper recycling methods. • Use our helpful High 5 Icon for recycling items.
Day 3- Keep It Real • Avoid take-out or bring your own togo containers. • Drink from reusable water bottles and coffee mugs.
Day 4- Green Clean
environmental practices to support sustainability. “I am so thrilled to kick off this campaign and see how green we, as a city, can be,” said Litzy Hernandez, EENRC Chair.
For more information, visit.avondaleaz.gov/oneless, which encourages participants to post pictures on social media with hashtag #AvondaleOneLess . Here is howthe week of Oct. 21-25 is
• Avoid using harsh chemicals. • Use all-natural or homemade cleaners.
Day 5- Zero Waste Day • Avoid wasteful habits. • Can you go the entire day without creating waste?
Wednesday October 23, 2019 Doors Open at 7:30 AM Program 8:00-9:00 AM
Estrella Conference Center Estrella Mountain Community College 3000 N. Dysart Rd., Avondale
Chamber Member and their guests are $20 General Admission is $30
Reservations Required. Seat secured with payment. Please visit www.southwestvalleychamber.org to register or for advertising opportunities.
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‘Family Time’ at Verrado, starring the Gingg cousins BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
In the midst of its stretching and warmup drills, Verrado High football coach Shawn Copeland yells, “Family time!” The players slap hands, shout encouragement and greet their teammates and coaches before the hard work of practice begins. In his first year as the coach of the Vipers, one of Copeland’s main goals is to instill sense of connection, as a family might have. He’s also being literal. A pair of cousins, senior linebacker Conrad Gingg and junior running back Logan Gingg, are two of the team’s top players. They exemplify exactly what he is looking for in a Verrado football player. Through the season’s first six games, Logan Gingg has 667 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. Conrad has a teamhigh 61 tackles with the team 2-4. Their production on the field dates back to young ages. The Gingg cousins have close as brothers. Since they were young kids, they went on family trips and played sports in family backyards — even playing on the same football teams since grade school, their chemistry continually growing. The two rely on each other. “There’s just a lot of support within our family and then we always have each other on the field, so when there’s questions or things we need to figure out we know exactly who to go to,” Conrad Gingg said. The two are always competing, on and off the field. In summer, they went against one another in contests such as wrestling, tug-of-war, chicken fighting and other fun challenges in preparation for competition this football season. As leaders on both sides of the ball, Conrad and Logan now challenge each other in game preparations. There’s no chirping or smack talk, however, just knowing the other’s desire to improve looms over practices. “We don’t always have to say it, but you just know. You know he wants to make me better, and I want to make him better, so we have to both go at it. It’s a lot of fun,” Conrad said. “They both are giving max effort and
they know that. They don’t need to say it,” Copeland added. Besids being two of the most talented players, the coaching staff at Verrado describes the Gingg cousins as two of the best leaders and hardest working teammtes. Both are captains. As actual family members they use the platform and their personal connection to show exactly what the team means when it talks about the close bond of family. “We both know our places. We kind of try to be leaders in our own classes and bring the family aspect that we actually have to the rest of the team and treat them the same way,” Logan said. The Gingg name will continue on past Logan and Conrad, too. A freshman corner, Colin Gingg (brother of Conrad), awaits his turn as a possible varsity captain after the two older cousins graduate. The future family of Verrado footbal looks like what the Gingg cousins are doing right now. “Colin will get first-hand example of what to do, and I think people will look up to him in the same way they look at Conrad and Logan” Copeland said. “I hope in two years or so that 100 percent of our kids are acting like them.”
Conrad (left) and Logan (right) Gingg are cousins and leaders for Verrado football. (West Valley View photo by Eric Newman)
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VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO CONSULT ON LIVING WILLS AND MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY Crises can’t be scheduled. After all, if you could put one on your calendar, it wouldn’t actually be a crisis, would it? But you can prepare for a medical emergency, particularly for the sake of those family members or friends who may be called upon to care for you. Two key documents critical to that preparation are a living will and a healthcare power of attorney. Called an advance directive in technical legal terms, the living will and healthcare power of attorney clearly indicate your healthcare choices in the event you’re unable to speak for yourself, perhaps because of an injury, illness or disability. The purpose of the documents is to appoint a personal representative to act on your behalf in making healthcare and end-of-life decisions. To that end, the Area Agency on Aging and the Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section of
the State Bar of Arizona are partnering to provide pro bono consultation to develop a living will and healthcare power of attorney at the “Night of the Living Will” event on Saturday morning, Oct. 26. “Night of the Living Will” is open to anyone 18 years or older, but appointments are required by calling the 24Hour Senior HELP LINE at (602) 2644357. “It’s never too early to have a plan in place so that personal choices are determined about who will manage your medical affairs if you are unable to,” said Area Agency on Aging President and CEO Mary Lynn Kasunic. “We are grateful to the attorneys who volunteer their time to make this opportunity available to the public.” Unfortunately, more often than not, these actions are put off until it’s too late. A 2016 national survey by the Conservation Project reported that more
than 90 percent of people think it’s important to talk to a loved one about their health care and end-of-life wishes, but less than 30 percent have actually done it. “In preparing these documents, you should discuss your wishes with your personal representative so that you can be confident that your feelings and intentions about all medical decisions will be carried out, including those that may prolong your life,” Kasunic said. “And the only way for your loved ones to know your feelings is with this type of advance planning to provide for all eventualities. These steps are critical when it comes to ensuring that you are taken care of in the manner you would like.” It’s important to understand that a living will is not the same as the type of will that indicates how your assets will be distributed upon your death. A living will is a written expression of your wishes about receiving life-sustaining
medical treatment if you are terminally ill, permanently unconscious or in the end-stage of a fatal illness so loved ones and doctors can decide how aggressively to use medical treatments to delay your dying. Individuals participating in the event should bring a photo ID and full name and contact information for the persons designated as primary and alternative representatives. Participants also should be prepared to discuss funeral arrangements for burial or cremation, organ donation and any pre-paid burial plans already in place. Once an appointment is made, a central Phoenix location will be provided for the consultation. Attorneys will only be able to discuss healthcare power of attorney and living wills during the hour-long sessions and cannot provide counsel on other legal issues.
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SPORTS
Agua Fria volleyball looking for a postseason berth
BY GRIFFIN FABITS
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 9, 2019
instrumental in directing the Owls toward postseaIf the high school girls’ volleyball son. Of Agua Fria’s 392 season ended today, the Agua Fria Owls total kills, its two-head(13-7) would be postseason-bound. ed monster, Johnson and The Owls, currently rank 19th in the Bey, account for 45 per5A conference and could soon embark cent of them. on the 115-mile trek to Tucson, to comAlong with the vast pete against the 14-seed Marana Tigers upperclassmen presence, in the play-in (elimination) round, at the Owls have a healthy least where the Oct. 4, standings are blend of young starters, concerned. offering a peek into the Agua Fria appeared in the play-in next three, four years of round last fall, but has yet to advanced the program. beyond the win-or-go-home stage Sophomore Alicia Corsince 2015. dova played in 38 of the First-year head coach Kyle Brum- team’s 40 sets with 52 baugh is eager to flip that script. kills. Her 24 total blocks “It’d be a great step forward,” Brum- are second on the team. Kyle Brumbaugh’s first year as Agua Fria’s head coach, the Owls have won 13 of their first 20 matches and baugh said. “But that was laid down by Freshman Ashlyn In are on the verge of a postseason appearance. (Photo courtesy of Agua Fria volleyball.) the foundations of coaches before me Blakely started every one and the girls working hard. I’m just of the Owls’ 20 matches. Her seam- going to be really fun to watch. Six days after the sour loss to Goldhere to keep the ball rolling, keep the less transition to the varsity scene, “If she’s getting better every game water, the Owls traveled to Willow train rolling.” sandwiched on the court between up- right now as a freshman, I’m really ex- Canyon, where they were dangerously Brumbaugh inherited a roster rich perclassmen, intrigues the Agua Fria cited about her future.” close to dropping their fourth straight with veteran leadership. On a roster coaching staff. There was a slight hesitation to pen- game. A losing streak of that magnifeaturing a dozen players - 10 are up“She gets better every game,” Brum- cil Blakely into the starting rotation tude is calamitous at this juncture of perclassmen. Its two captains, seniors baugh said. “It’s fun to watch right at the start of the season, Brumbaugh the regular season. Kasiah Johnson and Emily Bey, are now, but I’m hoping in four years, it’s admits, due to her youth. But Blakely So Brumbaugh huddled together quickly won over the trust of her head with his core of seniors. coach. “We brought them together and “It’s tough. Freshmen have to really said, ‘Hey, this is your team. You surprise you with their talent, skills, have done four years in the program. and emotional and maturity skills. We want you to fight; give everything She’s done that by far with everything, you have.’ And they did,” the coach and more,” Brumbaugh said. Adding: said. “She’s classy, professional and has They exited the Willow Canyon gym great skill.” with a thrilling 3-2 win, thanks to edgThe Owls’ quest for a second consec- ing the Wildcats 26-24, 25-20 and 15utive trip to the postseason didn’t begin 13 in the final three sets. natural gas lines as smoothly as hoped. They stumbled Along with the resiliency from his can be buried anywhere, even in areas where homes don’t use natural gas. So it’s important that EVERYONE to a 4-4 record, with several of those players, Brumbaugh also tipped his cap knows how to recognize and respond to a natural gas leak, wherever they are. losses decided by a few points. to assistant coach Jamie Mauritz, who’s A leak may be present if you: Then they rattled off seven straight served as the skipper’s right-hand man wins, reintroducing themselves to the this season.“She’s just been phenom5A conference as legitimate playoff enal,” Brumbaugh said. “She was on contenders. the staff last year. I would not be able SMELL: HEAR: SEE: Though Brumbaugh, an Agua Fria to do it without her. She’s the glue that a distinct sulfur-like odor, similar a hissing or roaring coming dirt or water blowing into the alumnus himself, is new to the Owls’ holds this whole team together.” to rotten eggs, even if it’s faint from the ground, above-ground air, unexplained dead or dying or momentary. pipeline, or natural gas appliance. grass or plants, or standing water varsity volleyball program, he has On a two-game win-streak with six continuously bubbling. coached elsewhere before. He ac- to play, the Owls have all but locked knowledges the team is bound to expe- up a spot in the postseason. And in IF YOU SUSPECT A LEAK rience the ebb and flow of the regular Brumbaugh’s rookie season, Agua Fria • Exit the area or building immediately. Tell others to evacuate and leave doors open. season roller coaster ride. believes it’s turning the corner toward • From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020, day or night, whether you’re a customer or not. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible. Agua Fria is coming off its dreariest becoming a postseason threat. • Don’t smoke or use matches or lighters. stretch of the season, a tough three“It’s hard to put us away. We find a • Don’t turn on or off electrical switches, thermostats, or appliance controls; or do anything that could game spell, including perennial conway to be successful and I think people cause a spark. tender Verrado, along with last year’s underestimate us right now. No one’s • Don’t start or stop an engine, or use automated (garage) doors. state champion, Millennium. Aside heard of Agua Fria volleyball for a For more information about natural gas safety visit from dropping those contests, it also long time. swgas.com/safety fell victim to Barry Goldwater. The “We play fast and we play tough. It’s or call 877-860-6020 win over Agua Fria marked Goldwa- fun to watch, I won’t lie. We have some ter’s first win this season. really fun games.” West Valley View Contributing Writer
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Pruning for Beauty and Health
Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a healthy, vibrant landscape from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. To register for free, call 623-333-4400.
Friday The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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The Litchfield Park Historical Society
Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@ lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.
Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)
Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Come and Play
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library hosts a weekly open-play group at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, at 11 a.m. for children through age 5. For information, call 623-333-2601.
Grief Support Group
This support group helps and encourages those in the difficult time after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear. The group is led by individuals who have experienced grief and can help others discover ways to cope. For information, call Angela at 623435-2105.
Silver Sneakers Exercise Program
Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information,
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Al-Anon Stepping Stones
The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Al-Anon seeks to support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.
Toddler Storytime
Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Fury Wellness at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 262-825-2355.
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
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POUND at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
244th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy
The City of Litchfield Park City will celebrate the 244th anniversary of the U.S. Navy with a flag raising ceremony at 8:15 a.m. on the front lawn of the Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. For information, call 623-935-5033.
I Am My Sister’s Keeper Women’s Conference
Bethany Church will host a conference weekend centering on financial freedom, cultivating cultural humility, career advancement and leadership skills. The conference will kick off with a Zumba class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 and end with workshops from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12. The conference will take place at Garden Lakes Elementary School, 10825 W. Garden Lakes Parkway, Avondale. Vendors will be onsite and there will be light refreshments, breakfast and lunch included. Cost is $20. Register at eventbrite.com.
Artists’ Choice: 2D/3D Autumn Exhibition
The public is invited to a “Meet the Artists” reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the Artists’ Choice: 2D/3D exhibition at the Presidio Residents Club Art Gallery, 18209 W. Calistoga Drive, Goodyear. For information, email danwaring2003@yahoo.com.
Life Line Screenings
Health screenings will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 1-888-653-6450.
Zumba at the Library
Join a certified Zumba instructor from 9 to 10 a.m. at White Tank Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. All levels of experience are invited. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Dine with the Spine Docs
Learn about spine treatment to ease back pain in a spine seminar at 12:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Board-certified spine surgeons Shyam Shridharani, M.D. and Kenneth Hood, D.O. will discuss spine conditions and disorders, causes and options for relief over a free luncheon. To reserve a seat, call 855-515-3621.
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.
Hello Handmade with Love Market
Shop for handmade home decor, accessories, clothing, vintage items, art, furniture, baked goods and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Copper Trails School, 16875 Canyon Trails Boulevard, Goodyear. Free to attend. For information on how to become a vendor, visit hellohandmademarket.com.
Party for Joy Gala
This elegant cocktail night and dinner will benefit Meals of Joy and honor its Community Impact Award winners. Cocktails and registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. dinner to follow at Pebble Creek Tuscany Falls, 16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. The event theme is “Roaring 20s” and will feature live music, fun activities and an auction. Cost is $95. For information, visit scosic.org/party-gala.
Family Book Club
Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds a monthly book club for children ages 3 to 5 and their parents. Come down to the library from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.
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Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
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Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive playtime at 10 a.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.
Yoga at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic pos-
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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a high-intensity workout synced with music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
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Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 30 at 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Cash, debit, credit, WIC and Snap benefits are accepted. For information, call 623-333-2703.
Join neighborhood Democrats in making change, meeting candidates and learning about political issues at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 445 S. Watson, Buckeye. For more information, call 602-300-1629.
Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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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 playgroup 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 playgroup. For information, call 602-652-3000.
First Baptist Church Garden Lakes at 2517 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale, offers youth fellowship programs including Awana for children grades K through six and Youth Group for students grades seven and up. Both groups meet Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For information, call 623-936-7148.
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The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
Estrella Toastmasters
Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.
PiYo at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Father Kino: Journey to Discovery
Learn about Father Kino, a caring, charismatic and multi-talented missionary who bridged the gap between European and Native American cultures in early Arizona at 10 a.m. in Souers Hall at The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-535-4414.
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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study
Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald
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Adults looking to practice the English or Spanish language can engage in one-on-one or small group conversations at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, at 5 p.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
The Church at Litchfield Park Thrift Store
Find affordable prices on clothing, jewelry, home decor, household items, books and furniture from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road.
TRICARE For Life (TFL) Briefing
TRICARE beneficiaries interested in learning more about the TFL program are invited to a briefing to answer questions about TFL from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Luke Air Force Base Theater across from the Commissary at 7175 N. 138th Avenue, Glendale. For information, call 623-856-7586.
Billy Moore Days
Kick off the Billy Moore Days Avondale celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. in Historic Avondale where attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, live entertainment and more.
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For the love of the play: Goodyear dad brings ‘The Crucible’ to life BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
What makes a play? Well, unless you’re going to wing it, first of all, you need a script. Peoria’s Theater Works got the rights to a piece by the great Arthur Miller, so big check there. You can do it in the park, but it helps to have a nice space. Big check there, as Theater Works has a sprawling, state-of-the-art facility — so big that, for “The Crucible,” director Chris Hamby decided to dial things down, with seating on the stage. Perhaps the most important thing needed to put on a play: a cast. The cast of 20 for Theater Works includes a Goodyear stay-at-home dad, a Peoria teacher, a Glendale high school junior, a Peoria director of nursing and a St. Louis college graduate.
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Reconsidering consideration improves your game-winning serve CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist
One reason why I write this article is to equip people for a better life. How? By improving their serve in the tennis match of life. Did you know tennis is in scripture? The Bible notes,”‘Moses served in Pharaoh’s court.” Let’s revisit a story I used years ago in this column (2005) but with a fresh thought. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) remarking, “This is good!” One day the king and his friend were on a hunting expedition. The friend would load and prepare the guns for the king. The friend had apparently done something wrong in preparing one of the guns for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off. Examining the situation, the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!” To which the king replied, “No, this is not good!” and proceeded to send his friend to jail. About a year later, the king was hunting in an area he should have known to stay clear of. Cannibals captured him and took him to their village. They tied his hands, stacked some wood, set up a stake and bound him to the stake. As they came near to set fire to the wood, they noticed that the king was missing a thumb. Being superstitious, they never ate anyone who was less than whole. So, untying the king, they sent him on his way. As he returned home, he was reminded of the event that had taken his thumb and felt remorse for the treatment of his friend. He went immediately to the jail to speak with his friend. “You were right,” he said, “it was good that my thumb was blown off.” He proceeded to tell the friend all that had just happened. “And so, I am sorry for sending
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you to jail for so long. It was wrong of me to do this.” “No,” his friend replied, “This is good!” “What do you mean, ‘this is good?’ How could it be good that I sent my friend to jail for a year?” To which his friend replied, “If I had not been in jail, I would have been with you.” What would you have done if you were the king? If you are like me, you would have reacted much like the king. “This guy just blew my finger off. He has ruined my life. He must pay for this. Off to jail with him. End of story. No good could come from this.” But, as we see, it was not the end of the story. It was just the beginning of the story, improving his serve in the tennis game of life. Just like that king, when something crazy, horrible or unexpected happens to us, we have a knee jerk (or a thumb jerk) reaction. Not considering what happened to us could eventually work out for good or some higher purpose, we react rather than act, often to our own detriment. Sometimes life is like a tennis game. You start of losing the first three sets, but that doesn’t mean the game is over. Remarkably, the king discovered the reality of that old commercial, “But wait, there’s more!” In a near-death experience, much more dangerous than the thumb incident, this life experience revealed to him a bigger picture, the story beyond the story and the reason beyond the reason.
The king did something most people these days don’t. He considered his treatment of his friend. He looked at this life experience a different way because of the power of consideration. He considered his ways. He found good in what he thought was bad. He became a good finder rather than being a fault finder. He moved from a victim to a champion. And, he did something about it. After consideration, he went back to the friend and asked forgiveness and received it. His friend could have done the same thing the king did. He could have gotten into self-pity, self-deprecation, “he ruined my life,” or “I ruined my life,” and the like. His last statement is amazing. “This is good! If I would have not been in jail, I would have been with you!” Consideration works best when both sides do it. Notice the outcome of consideration. Without consideration, you would have a lose-lose scenario. Both the king and the friend would have lost their serve and the game. But with consideration, both the king and the friend were restored. What did that friend say about
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Gems, vintage cars, sangria, food, beer and more at Buckeye Oktoberfest BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The seventh annual Buckeye Oktoberfest takes over Historic Downtown Buckeye from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. The action takes place at 6th Street Plaza, 517 East Monroe Avenue, Buckeye. Events include: • Sangria & Shopping with more than 100 craft vendors. Barbecue food, beer and Buckeye Style Sangria will be offered, as well as live music. • Buckeye Car Show, with vintage cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, motorcycles
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Hundreds of West Valley area residents are expected to use their feet to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” starts with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Beardsley Recreation Center, 12755 W Beardsley Rd, Sun City West. Opening ceremony is at 8 a.m., followed by the walk itself at 8:30 a.m. The funds raised support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Arizona has the fastest growth rate for Alzheimer’s disease in the country.
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As Bubbles travels, the Learning Experience raises money for Make-A-Wish
Left, Kaylie Ruel, TLE-Palm Valley preschool teacher, believes programs like 2019 Bubbles Road to Wishes teaches students about the importance of helping other children who may not have the same opportunities as they do. Right, business manager Samantha Sherwood (left) and center director Jessica Lopez (right) say the virtual fundraiser raised $400,000 company-wide in 2018. (Photos by Andrea Estrada/West Valley View)
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American cartoonist and writer Scott Adams once said, “There’s no such thing as a small act of kindness.” This month, at the Learning Experience (TLE) center in Goodyear, preschoolers are learning that message and the positive impact they can have on the lives of other children. Through a partnership with MakeA-Wish America, TLE-Palm Valley, which serves students ages 6 weeks to 5 years, is holding a month-long fundraiser, 2019 Bubbles Road to Wishes. Students as young as 3 are raising money through local community activities and online donations to later grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. The fundraiser featuring fictional characters called Bubbles, Charity Chihuahua and Grace Greyhound teach children about the value of kindness and helping others and is part of TLE’s philanthropy program, said Jessica Lopez, center director. “We not only want to prepare students for academic success, but to become good people and understand what it means to be a part of their community,” Lopez said. “We’re a business of little learners, so it’s great that we’re able to partner with a foundation that works with them, especially the ones who are sick or don’t have the opportunity to do certain things our other little ones are able to do.”
Parents create their childs fundraising page, where they’re encouraged to share with family and friends, Lopez added. “It’s like networking. (Parents) donate and then they can share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and their families can make (a page) and donate. It’s kind of just word of mouth,” she said. According to Lopez, the virtual fundraiser raised $400,000 company-wide in 2018. All proceeds go to Make-AWish, she said. “We’re hoping to raise $1 million this year together, from New York to California.” Kaylie Ruel, a preschool teacher at TLE-Palm Valley, said in addition to raising funds, the program also teaches children about landmarks and the history of the United States, as Bubbles makes stops at the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon and more. “Every Wednesday, we get a postcard from Bubbles. We’re doing New York right now. Through Google Maps, they are able to visualize and see where the Statue of Liberty is and what it looks like. When we show them new things they get all excited,” Ruel said. Ruel added that programs like these are important because they encourage kids to lend a helping hand and appreciate what they have. “It’s very beneficial for kids to be in a program like this because we’re not just here to watch kids and have them
play. We’re here to teach as well,” she said. “It’s important to understand what we have and cherish what we have be-
cause some kids or people don’t have the same opportunities.” To learn more about 2019 Bubbles Road to Wishes, visit secure2.wish.org
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation announced it raised more than $831,000 in September for its Step Up Stop Cancer campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The total includes cash and in-kind donations from businesses and individuals. Step Up Stop Cancer kicked off on Sept. 1 with an Arizona Diamondbacks game, which brought Phoenix Children’s patient Angel Carden to the pitching mound to throw the game’s ceremonial first pitch. Local businesses joined this movement to support childhood cancer research through cause-marketing campaigns that included menu item specials, days of giving and donations at registers, which raised funds for the Hospital’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD). “We are just astounded by the incredible support the community has provided our patients at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in 2019,” said Steve Schnall, senior vice president and chief development officer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of
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businesses and individuals in the community, we can continue to broaden the life-saving care at the CCBD.” Step Up Stop Cancer united restaurants, small businesses and corporate sponsors to bring the focus of childhood cancer to the forefront during September. Additional fundraisers included kid-operated lemonade stands, special events and much more. More than 20 businesses held a special fundraiser and raised awareness, including Arizona Diamondbacks, Camelback Volkswagen Subaru | Camelback Hyundai Kia, Cobblestone Auto Spa, MI Windows and Doors, Smile Generation, Coulter Cadillac Phoenix, Layton Construction Company and Massage Envy. For more information about Step Up Stop Cancer visit stepupwithpch.org. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital. Phoenix Children’s provides worldclass inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the larg-
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Kathy Hoffman, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman will speak at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Verrado Middle School, 20880 West Main Street in Buckeye. Admission is free and open to all. Hoffman will be sharing her vision as superintendent and the progress she has made in her first year in the position. The event is hosted by the Demo-
crats of Verrado Club. Hoffman was elected state superintendent of Public Instruction in November 2018, and assumed office in January 2019. She has spent her entire career working in public education, first as a preschool teacher and then as a speech-language pathologist. She began her career in the Vail School District in Southern Arizona before joining the Peoria School District.
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On Oct. 3, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman released an update regarding the abundance of School Safety Program grant applications. The response likely “will far exceed” the money approved. “One of the greatest wins of the 2019 legislative session was the expansion of Arizona’s School Safety Program, which allocated $20 million of new funding for school counselors, social workers and school resource officers,” said Hoffman. “After closing the grant application, our department has spent this past week conducting an initial review of the 896 applications submitted by 284 school districts and charter school organizations from across the state.” She said there were more than 1,100 position requests, with requests for school counselors comprising roughly 40%t of the total requests. Of the to-
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The Littleton kids are forming community partnerships. On Sept. 26, Littleton Elementary School District hosted the first Littleton Cafe. All seven schools in Tolleson and Avondale invited business and community members to come in and explore Community members joined the kids at the first Cafe event. (Photos courtesy of Littleton Elthe possibility of forming partnerships. Littleton ementary School District.) Attendees watched a video on “School Choice” that briefed them of support around the schools which on the different focus programs avail- also directly benefits our partners and able at the schools. They were also moves the dial of shared community treated to a performance from Fine growth,” said Kristin VandeWater, exArts Academy students before it was ecutive director of School Leadership, time to get to work. On Oct. 19, the District is hosting Each school shared a table with possi- “Love Our Schools”, a morning where ble partners. The Principals gave an over- volunteers will work on specific tasks view of their school, including the goals including paint upgrades, garden/ and focus for the year and why they need playground beautification and campus partnerships to support these goals. cleanup among others. Business and community members then “Having a sense of shared responsihad a chance to share what their organiza- bility for the success of schools with tion is trying to accomplish and how they the community helps build lasting recould benefit from the collaboration. Be- lationships, promote civic well-being fore the event was over, next steps were and strengthen the support of student put into place to continue the work. development,” said Superintendent “We are working to build a network Roger Freeman.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. All month, Litchfield Park Library is accepting donations to help domestic violence victims. Some of the most needed items include toiletries, shoes and clothing. On Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10:15 a.m., get one-on-one tech help at the library. Register for a half hour of personalized instruction with a librarian to get help using the computer/tablet/e-reader, to learn how to use a specific library e-media service or to get help with the basics of MS Office. “Toddler Time” for ages 2-3 is 10:15 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 10. This helps toddlers develop early literacy and social skills with age-appropriate music, books, games, finger plays, and playtime. On Friday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., learn the art of quilling. Quilling has been around for hundreds of years,
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Shirley Ann Castor, age 83 of Goodyear, AZ died September 30, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ. She was born July 29, 1936, in Mifflin County, PA to Charles and Bessie Mae (Casner) Dunmire. A memorial service will be held at 1:00, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com
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Have items you’d like to donate? Stop by the funeral chapel anytime Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
All proceeds will be donated to T.E.A.M. 4 Travis. T.E.A.M. 4 Travis is the only organization in the world focused on bringning awareness to and funding medical research for Isolated Congenital Asplenia, a rare and deadly genetric birth defect.
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LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521 WEST Valley Manufacturing Company is looking for Sprayers, Machine Operators, Assemblers and Loaders. Bilingual is a plus. If interested, please come by and fill out an application (no calls please): Legends Furniture 10300 W. Buckeye Rd. Tolleson, AZ 85353 Are you energized by being in the action, you'll be on your feet 8-10 hours a day, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds that keeps your body in constant motion. Are you incredibly reliable & responsible. You must have excellent attendance and consistently meet goals and metrics. Have high school diploma or equivalent, need to be at least 18 years old. Starting wage is $13.46. You may apply on line at www.stitchfix.com/careers
AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.
Hiring Caregivers & Program Managers in the West Valley.
Paid training provided. Must be 21+yrs, w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED Crafters of hand made item, wanted for craft fair in Goodyear, on November 23rd, for info. call Barbara 661-301-1872
GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS Glenmont Estates Community Yard Sale Oct 11 - 12th W. Yuma Rd & S. Sarival Ave
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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Rancho Santa Fe Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday October 19th 6:00am – 3:00pm All owners are encouraged to participate.
This is an excellent opportunity, 37 year old family owned and operated air conditioning and heating business located in Avondale, AZ. Our company provides services to residential, and light commercial properties to an extensive customer base. We have remained in good standing with the Registrar of Contractors and have an excellent reputation in the industry. Call George 623-215-6658 or email gdicks1@cox.net
Rovey Farm Estates Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday October 19th 6:00am – Noon All owners are encouraged to participate Garage Sale, Saturday October 12th, Clothing, men's and women's, household decor, sleeping bag, comforters and much much MORE! 7:00 am-3:00 pm. 2710 N. 109th Ave Avondale Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale! Saturday, November 2nd 8am-noon Located 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Watson & Yuma, in Buckeye (north of Yuma Road)
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 602-434-6057
LANDSCAPING SERVICES Landscaping clean up, irrigation service, spread gravel. Complete Landscape services. 623-694-4152 call for English 602-668-0780 Yard Work clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Not a licensed contractor. Juan 623-242-4161 or 623-242-4159
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Like new collectible Brandt Ranch Oak twin bunk bed set, with rail and ladder, mattresses and box spring, includes two dressers and one bookshelf, Call 623-308-4315 or 360773-6687
LAND FOR SALE 1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/agent, Call Ken, 602-510-8900
HOMES FOR SALE FOR Sale Developer Real Estate Note Steady Inccome stream 4.78% interest $969 monthly P & I Call for Details 480-284-4700 PUBLISHER's Notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference limitation or discrimination." We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043
Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section!
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: November 13, 2019 – 10:00am Project: Verrado Linear Park Parking Lot CFD Improvements DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Linear Park Parking Lot CFD Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to demolition, concrete, paving and lighting in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on October 18, 2019. Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – October 22, 2019 at 10:00 am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received November 13, 2019 no later than 10:00am at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Verrado Linear Park Parking Lot CFD Improvements. No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published: West Valley View, Oct. 9, 16, 2019 / 24646
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BUCKEYE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Buckeye is seeking applicants to serve on the unscheduled Judicial Selection Advisory Board. Interested individuals may complete and submit the Boards and Commissions Application found here: https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/government/city -clerk/boards-and-commissions/boards-and-commissions-application Th e deadline for submitting an application is Thursday, October 17, 2019. Board members will participate in the review and recommendation of Presiding Judge candidates for Council consideration and selection. In order to be considered, individuals must be eighteen years of age or older, a Buckeye resident for at least one year, and a registered voter. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (623) 349-6914. Published: West Valley View/Business Oct 2, 9, 2019 / 24349
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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
AIR CONDITIONING
AUTO SERVICES
24 HOUR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
100- $500 + ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • INSTALLATION
Ai
Valleywide Service
No Service Charge With Repair
onditioning and Heating
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#178418 ROC#166193
• Residential • Commercial • All Makes & Models • Water Heaters • Gas Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Mobile Homes 24 HOUR EMERGENCY REPAIR
623-535-4332 www.randkhvac.net
AIR CONDITIONING
CONCRETE / MASONRY
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
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HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
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 CONTRACTORS
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
623.556.8378
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
Same Day Service & Free Estimates
602-931-0904
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
HANDYMAN
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
LANDSCAPING
HANDYMAN
HandymanIam@cox.net
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
References Available
Mike (623) 764-1294
Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience
25 OFF $
A/C Repair! COUPON REQUIRED
★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!
623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED
www.acexpertek.com
Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!
623-329-2043 CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
Appliance Repair Now
CARPET REPAIR Repair of pet damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL
AUTO SERVICES
LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED FOR 20 YEARS Multi-level Paint Complete FULL service Correction, Clear Bras, mobile detailer for: Window Tint, Headlight Autos, Boats, RVs, Restoration & State-ofMotorcycles & More! the-art Ceramic Coating
SEE THE DIFFERENCE! Hector: 623-694-2973 Mike: 602-647-6488
• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish
“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Call for further information regarding our services
623-824-4481 602-540-4940 LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED
ROC 054363
ELECTRICAL
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Broken Springs Replaced
Call Jerry
623-980-8950 Not a licensed contractor
We Accept cash, check, bitcoin
CLEANING
We do it RIGHT the first time! Electric & Solar
Tony Lopez
602-510-1529
allstarelectricaz.com
ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured
623-512-6194
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
LANDSCAPING
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs ROC# 299652
Commercial & Residential Housecleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
www.pnponecarecleaning.com
Call Today/Clean Today
602.550.7732
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
Not a licensed contractor
Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Showroom & Parts Store
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers
Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping
LOW PRICES!
Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com
623.466.3712
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES • Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español ROC# 319202
BROKEN SPRINGS
623-225-1930
www.azbestgaragedoors.com
ELECTRICAL
GLASS SERVICES
SUPERCHARGED
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
ELECTRIC
Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning
Good Morning,
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation
Hiring days went very well! We hired 30 people in total, which is excellent. I will definitely continue to use your paper for our ads. Thank you and have a great day! :) V. Meloy, McDonald’s
D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080
ROC#202397. ROC#219652
stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com
D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652 stonecreek-az.com
REMODELING
20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES
Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured
LTD
ROC#198687
APPLIANCE SERVICES If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
BUILDERS
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF* Residential • Commercial Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
623-546-7714
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com
(623) 878-1180
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
ROC# CR65 090690D
WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM
(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS
KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING
Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524
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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS
623.535.VIEW
LANDSCAPING
AIR CONDITIONING
PAINTING
HANDYMAN
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*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”
www.airNOWac.com
623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE LANDSCAPING
623-308-2801
deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED
VISTA VISTA
Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
DEL DEL
SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
Landscape
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Estimates Free Jack Pacheco
MEDICAL SERVICES
PAINTING
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
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
623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com
Free Estimates
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
Insured
*Not a Licensed Contractor
PLUMBING
PEST CONTROL
Veteran Owned
602.301.3429
Buckeye Plumbing
(Call/Text)
623.910.0742
Landscape Maintenance Services • Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
“A Passion for Caring”
* 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.
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
623.547.7521
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com
REMODELING
PAINTING
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
ERIC SAUNDERS
Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
ROC Lic. #170982
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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!
623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02
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Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
602-826-3969 Mobile
Listed HOA/PORA
with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
ROOFING
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Your West Valley Plumber
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
623-293-7095 623-293-7095
PEST CONTROL
PLUMBING
ROOFING
L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL
H&H
Lic# 4147
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
The Bug Stops Here
• Fleas / Ticks
FREE ESTIMATES
MOBILE:
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
Quality Attention to Every Detail
One Call Can Fix It All!
Jack Pacheco
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
LANDSCAPING
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
LANDSCAPING
Lawn Care
• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal
• Bed Bugs • Roaches
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR
A REFERRAL IS THE
• Weed and Turf control BEST COMPLIMENT • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035
Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com
NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PEST CONTROL
ROOFING
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
License #ROC209589
Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
includes labor
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
Senior Citizen Discount
55 DRAIN CLEANING
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
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& SERVICE DIRECTORY POOL SERVICES
ROOFING
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
PHILLIPS
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
“1 Call & We Do It All”
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
ROOFING LLC Member of ABM
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL
New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
AIR CONDITIONING
AZ MAD Heating & Cooling
Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing
602-743-3175
SAME DAY SERVICE
623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006
623-535-8000
45.00
$
623-522-9322
Buckeye Plumbing
www.almeidaroofing.com
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758
phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@cox.net
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ROOFING
Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
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602-622-2859 623-936-5775
FREE SERVICE CALL
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS
30 OFF
49.95
Service
Water Heater Flush
100 OFF New Water Heater
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
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623-688-5243
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
WINDOW COVERINGS
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate
ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-2648
FREE ESTIMATES
To New Homeowners On
WOOD SHUTTERS!
Call (602) 799-4450
623-386-0710
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www.arizonashutters.net
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Estimate Today! Best Prices! TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS
Service Done Right... Day or Night!
PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
We Do Everything!
601-596-4447 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
623-444-0056 623-444-0056
www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour e! Servic ra $) (No Ext
Estrella Custom Designs
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
TREE SERVICES
UPHOLSTERY
ROOFING
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
ROC 185143, 192987
ROC#212627
with Service call. Valley Wide Service
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
PLUMBING
Phoenix Metro Area
Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family!
Veteran Owned
Senior & Military Discounts
Same Day Service
All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes
WATER TREATMENT
30 Years Experience References Available
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
ROOFING Your leaks stop here!
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
Inc.
ROOFING
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Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
Senior & Military Discounts
$
6500
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee
$
75 off
Any NEW Water Heater Install
Sewer Camera Inspections
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 9, 2019
BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE
MANAGER’S SPECIAL
2019 FORD F-150S
• Best in Class Gas Torque* • Most Fuel Efficient Gas Powered Mid-size Pick Up in America** • Over 24 to choose from
Select ModelS
25% off
DEMO DEALS OF THE WEEK
2019 FORD FIESTA SEDAN SE
2018 FORD ECOSPORT 4X4
• Auto • Rear Camera • Aluminum Wheels $ MSRP 17,855 • Much More
• Navigation • Rear Camera • Sync3 • Sirius XM $ • Much More MSRP 27,096
Demo Discount $5,000
Demo Price
Demo Discount $10,000
12,855
†
Demo Price
STK# 19101
2019 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE
† STK# D8560
• Ford Pass • Rear View Camera • DRV Asst Pkg • Pwr Seats $ MSRP 30,305 • Much More
Demo Discount $5,000
Demo Price
17,097
$
2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT WAGON XLT
• Navigation • Rear Camera • Sync3 • Sirius XM $ MSRP 28,550 • Much More
Demo Discount $6,000
23,550
$
Starting at
23,978
$
factory MSrP
†
$
2019 FORD RANGERS
†
Demo Price
STK# 19208
24,305
$
† STK# 19030
JUST ARRIVED! PRE-OWNED FOR YOU 2009 Ford Focus P8600A Priced Right................................
P8664 Rare EcoBoost
P8631A Excell Cond
$7,229 $8,629
2004 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT
............................... $14,629 2015 Ford Escape SE ................................. $14,929 2015 Honda CR-V EX
19161A Super Nice ...............................
$14,929
19310A Only 7800 mi ............................
19327A Low Miles
P8666A Well Equipped...........................
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
19178A 4x4 Crew.....................................
$8,729
2002 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT 19284C 4x4.............................................
$9,729
2015 Toyota Corolla LE Premium 19445M Like New ....................................... SOLD 2016 Ford Escape 19392A Low Miles
........................... $17,529 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 19445B Diesel 4x4 Crew .............................. SOLD 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L
$5,929
2014 Kia Soul Base 19177A Sharp .........................................
2016 Ford Flex Limited w/EcoBoost
19140A Only 8K Miles
19337N Crew Cab
2011 Ford F-150 XLT P8617A Great Value.................................
2017 Ford Escape SE
.................................. $14,329 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i
$5,329
2015 FIAT 500 Pop 19298B Warr Incl.....................................
2013 Ford F-150 XLT
................................ $13,929
$15,329
19457A Excell Cond...............................
2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
................................. $15,529 2006 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT
P8663 Like New...................................
$16,729
19130A 4x4 Crew..................................
19475A Low Miles
19416A 4x4 Diesel .................................
2015 Jeep Renegade Limited T8671 Only 14K Miles ............................ $17,329
$18,929
2016 Ford Edge SEL
2017 Ford Escape
19293A Sporty ......................................
$18,529
2017 Dodge Journey Crossroad
$19,929 $22,529
2014 Ford F-150 XLT
$24,429
2018 Ford Edge SEL P8660 Like New................................... $24,629
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*Class is mid-size Pickups based on Ford segmentation. **EPA-estimated ratings:21 mpg city/26 mpg hwy/23 combined, 2.3L engine, 4x2 Actual mileage will vary Class is Mid-Size Pickups based on Ford segmentation. † Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 10/15/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.
............................ $25,629 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 19157A Crew Cab...................................
$26,429
2017 Ford Explorer XLT 19363B Loaded .....................................
$26,629
2015 Ford F-150 XLT 19478A 4x4 Crew...................................
$26,829
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ
................................. $32,929 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 19402A 4x4 Crew
19436A 4x4 Crew...................................
$33,429
2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 Pickup XLT P8667 4x4 Crew....................................
$47,829
2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali 19376A Diesel Crew ............................... $53,629