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NEWS .............. 4 Litchﬁeld Park councilman Peter Mahoney resigns

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October 16, 2019

Police chief, deputy placed on leave BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

Goodyear’s top cops were placed on leave “due to allegations of impropriety.” The Goodyear Police Department was rocked with its police chief, deputy police chief, an officer and an administrative person all placed on administrative leave last week. The city did not make a formal announcement but responded to some questions. “Today (Oct. 7), Chief Jerry Geier and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes were placed on paid administrative leave due to recent allegations of impropriety,” spokeswoman Tammy Vo wrote in an email. “In addition, two other department employees were also recently placed on leave due to additional allegations of wrongdoing. “Placing these employees on leave is important in order to provide the neutral environment and support needed while outside counsel reviews the situation. The city of Goodyear values the public’s trust and takes these types of accusations seriously and is committed to conducting a thorough review.” Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord did not reply to questions regarding her confidence in the Goodyear Police Department.

The Goodyear Police Department is without its top leaders, with Chief Jerry Geier (left) and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes (right) placed on administrative leave. (Photos courtesy the city of Goodyear.)

The city did not say which law enforcement agency is handling the investigation. “Outside counsel is handling the review,” Vo wrote. “Our other deputy chief is overseeing the department for the time being, and the other two employees involved are an officer and a staff member in administrative support.” According to Vo, Geier was hired Jan. 9,

2012. His annual salary is $187,735. Hughes was hired April 3, 2006. His salary is $102,177. Officer Kyle Cluff, hired five years ago, was also placed on administrative leave. Susan Petty, the fourth employee placed on leave, was listed by the city as the ad-

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School bond and district override on November ballot BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

Girl Scouts of the United States of America sell cookies, nonprofit agencies hold fundraisers. Schools ask voters for funding. West Valley voters will decide on more than a quarter billion in funding. The Avondale Elementary and Littleton Elementary school districts are asking for

overrides. The Buckeye Elementary, Saddle Mountain Unified, Tolleson Union High School and the Agua Fria Union High School districts seek voter approval for bonds. The West Valley is far from alone. Voters in nearly half the school districts in Maricopa County will receive ballots asking them to decide on school funding. “School districts are authorized to issue negotiable bonds for the purpose of ac-

quiring a project or projects,” explained Maricopa County School Superintendent. Steve Watson. Funds are raised by tax increases on properties within the district. Budget overrides, according to Watson, “occur when voters in a school district adopt a budget in excess of their revenue control limit.” (For more, see Watson’s

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Leave...continued from page 1 ministrative service manager for the Police Department. Petty has worked for Goodyear for 22 years. Petty, Cluff, Hughes and Geier will continue to be paid while on administrative leave. Geier made headlines in 2014. Just two-and-half years into his stint with Goodyear, Geier applied to be the St. Petersburg, Florida, police chief. He was named a finalist but was later passed over for the job. Yuma tapped Geier, a former director of the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, as its police chief in March 2009. After two years in Yuma, he applied for the then-vacant Goodyear position.

Override...continued from page 1 guest column, p. 14.) While one is an override and the other a bond, both the Avondale Elementary and Agua Fria Union High School districts are requests to “enhance safety and security.” The Avondale Elementary override also would use funds to upgrade tech-

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Before moving to Arizona, Geier was a law enforcement officer in Florida for 30 years. Last November, Goodyear Officer Matthew Ross was investigated after video emerged showing him dragging a woman from her car before punching her. An investigation found Ross acted appropriately because the woman was aggressively resisting arrest. “The Goodyear Police Department is built on the values of integrity, professionalism and the ethical treatment of everyone we contact,” Geier stated after the investigation. “I take the actions of my officers very seriously, so it was important to me to send this case to another law enforcement agency for a fair and impartial investigation.”

Now, Geier finds himself as the subject of an investigation. This is not the first time a West Valley top cop has come under scrutiny. Last November, Buckeye suspended Police Chief Larry Hall for 40 hours “due to violations of city policy,” according to Buckeye Communications Manager Annie DeChance. Buckeye declined to provide details of the investigation. The Goodyear Police Department’s 2018 annual report states there were 173 complaints against the department in 2018, and explains how complaints are investigated. “The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) operates directly under the authority of the Chief of Police,” the report states. “Its goal is to ensure that

nology and school facilities. Dennis Runyan, superintendent of Agua Fria Union High School District, answered questions but noted “I am not promoting the bond ... I am trying to provide facts for the community as requested.” He emailed the following summary: ‘We have a number of needs being addressed through this bond request.

School safety enhancements including updated campus cameras and fencing along with replacing our key system with a card reading system where feasible. The Agua Fria campus which is pushing 60 years old is currently completing phase one remodeling and this bond would allow that project to be fully completed for the phase two campus renewal and modernization. “This bond would also provide us an opportunity to update the transportation facility which is over 40 years old and allow the transportation services to be centrally located. This would not The Agua Fria Union High School District is askvoters to approve a $55 million bond. (West only provide for some replacement ing Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon.) buses and modernization the fueling systems but also help balance drivers states the summary. routes as our district schools’ locations For more, see the “2019 Bond Fact have expanded all the way to Buckeye Sheet” at aguafria.org. and Waddell in the West Valley.” Mike Shepard, executive director of According to the summary, “Our new Support Services for Agua Fria Union blended online curriculum academic High School District, noted the Bond support services at Coldwater Academy Planning Committee met several times would have an instructional building over the winter and spring “to identify for all campuses with individual project district needs and prioritize projects.” needs as outlined in the fact sheet. We More than 50 students, teachers, staff surveyed the schools and the community and parents took part in the committee. and have tailored the needs through this The amounts of the bonds and overprocess. Some items like roofing fixes rides: and chiller replacements are not as visi- • Agua Fria Union High School Disble to the public but they remain critical trict, $55 million. to our ability to function and provide safe • Avondale Elementary School Dislearning environments.” trict, the lesser of $1.9 million or 10% The bond would also fund a replace- of the District’s revenue control limit ment gymnasium for Goodyear’s Mil- for capital purposes. lennium High. • Buckeye Elementary School District, Millennium is also in need of a re- $54 million. placement gymnasium which was • Littleton Elementary School District, requested to be updated in the previ- 15% override, $5.1 million. ous bond needs in 2010-11 only to be • Saddle Mountain Unified School Dispushed back 10 years to this current trict, $47.5 million. cycle based on other instructional pri- • Tolleson Union High School District, orities and overcrowding at that time,” $125 million.

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the integrity of the department is maintained through a fair, thorough and timely system of internal investigations that are conducted in accordance with accepted department and city policies and procedures. “... PSU investigated 173 complaints against employees in 2018. Only 13 incidents resulted in a full Administrative Investigation, compared to 14 in the prior year.” Vo was asked who made the decision to place Geier, Hughes, Cluff and Petty on leave and how the rest of the city’s employees were notified. “City management put the chiefs on leave,” Vo responded. “Staff was notified the same day as well as mayor and council. That’s all we can provide at this point.”

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The Arizona Professional Towing and Recovery Association honors National Move Over Day on Saturday, Oct. 19. A parade of more than 100 tow trucks and emergency vehicles starts at 7 a.m., at Big Surf, 1500 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe. The parade is scheduled to end at 7 a.m., at Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street, Avondale. Events at UTI are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit aptra.net. Arizona’s “Move Over” law requires motorists to move over one lane — or slow down if it is not safe to change lanes — when driving by any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of a road or highway.

‘Sanderson Claus’ is coming to town BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

You’ve heard of Santa Claus, how about Sanderson Claus? Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln soon will launch its 19th Annual Operation Santa Claus Charity Drive. To help the cause, bring a new toy, children’s clothing item, packaged food item or a monetary donation to Sanderson Ford, Sanderson Lincoln, any UPS Store location or any Operation Santa Claus event. From Nov. 14 through Dec. 18 with every accepted donation, the donor will be entered into a weekly drawing to be one of fifteen finalists to win a new Ford F-150 Supercrew truck or Lincoln Nautilus luxury crossover vehicle. All 15 finalists will also receive a $100 Visa gift card. Donations from Operation Santa Claus will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Military Assistance Mission and Special Olympics Arizona. For more information, or to donate online, visit givetotheclaus.com. Sanderson Lincoln is at 2121 W. Bell Road, Phoenix; 602-457-5818. Sanderson Ford is at 6400 N 51st Avenue, Glendale; 800-729-3501.

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Longtime Litchﬁeld Park councilman resigns, council seat open

BY TOM SCANLON

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Sometimes, business and politics don’t mix. Peter Mahoney, a Litchfield Park councilman for nearly two decades, abruptly resigned on Oct. 4. Mahoney is the owner of three downtown Litchfield Park restaurants: Park Cafe, Old Pueblo Cafe and Papa Paul’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta. He said the planned development of a 20-acre Village Center led to a “perceived” conflict of interest. The Village Center property “surrounds my restaurant,” he said. “It’s property the city bought four-plus years ago for about $4 million. “It’s going to be the future of our downtown area. We’re getting closer and closer to the point of it being developed.” He said he somewhat reluctantly resigned, after repeated pressure from City Attorney to recuse himself from downtown development discussions and voting. “Ms. Goodwin felt that my ownership of three restaurants adjacent to the city center property created an ac-

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Peter Mahoney (far back left in council photo) resigned from the Litchfield Park City Council after 19 years of service, due to a conflict of business interests. (Photo courtesy of city of Litchfield Park.)

tual conflict of interest and at the very least, the perception of one,” Mahoney wrote, in his resignation letter. “In a City Council meeting earlier in the year I clearly addressed all present on the record, stating that I would declare a conflict when I felt it was appropriate.” He began the letter by stating, “During my over 19 years as an elected member of city council for the city of Litchfield Park, I have always firm-

ly positioned the needs of the city ahead of my own business and personal interests.” Peter Mahoney resigned from the Litchfield Park He wrote he wrestled with the City Council after 19 years of service, due to a conof business interests. (Photo courtesy Peter Maidea before deciding “it is in the flict honey.) best interest of the city to have a full council of seven that is able to vig- an even number of council members.” orously debate and vote on all issues In an interview at the Old Pueblo involving the future city center. The Cafe, Mahoney said he has no hard matter is too important to not have all feelings about leaving leadership of the council members fully engage, nor do city where he was raised and launched I desire to risk a deadlocked vote with his business career. Although he disagreed with Goodwin’s view, he said he left amicably. “Susan felt I could hurt the city, hurt myself and cause some legal troubles,” Mahoney said. “That was five or six months ago. I said, ‘I appreciate your advice but I differ with your view.’ “Before the last meeting (Sept. 18), she expressed her concerns again.” But, according to Mahoney when he told Goodwin of her plans, “She said, ‘Please don’t resign.’ “But Iif I can’t be involved in deliberations and full discussions of the issues it’s better that somebody else could. I don’t hold myself in super-high esteem, James M. Johnson, M.D. I’m just one person on the council.” The resignation means Litchfield Park has an open council seat and is soliciting to fill it: Cari L. Cowling, M.D. “Are you community minded? Have you ever wanted to serve? Now is the time!” states an advisory on the city Same D website, litchfield-park.org. a Briggs J. Geier, D.O. Appoint y “Due to the recent resignation of forments mer councilmember Peter Mahoney, the Litchfield Park City Council has a vawomen, Caring for life… cancy. If you are interested in applying for this position, please access the application at litchfield-park.org or contact Terri Roth, city clerk, at troth@litch9305 W. Thomas Rd., Suite 155 field-park.org for more information.” www.westvalleywomenscare.com The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Oct. 25.

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Cycle Avondale got the wheels spinning BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The first Cycle Avondale event probably won’t by the last. It was a hit. “We had a total of 125 participants for the first-year event,” said Danielle Smith, the city of Avondale’s recreation supervisor. And what a bike ride — it wasn’t just limited to city streets. “The highlight was definitely riding on the ISM Race- Scores turned out for the first Cycle Avondale event. (Photos courtesy of PT Designs.) way,” said Smith. The event was billed on the city’s Then it was back to Friendship Park website at “Avondale’s first half-met- for post-ride activities. ric bike ride!” “It was the inaugural event, but we The event was held on Sunday, Oct. do plan on making it annual,” said 6. The half metric (31-miles) bike ride Smith. “It was open to ages 15 and up, started at Friendship Park. After riding but it was almost exclusively adults. around the city, he cyclists rode for 10 We had one 15 year old… the oldest miles on the ISM Raceway track. participant was 77.”

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Two shot near Buckeye 25 YEARS OF HONEST SERVICE BY TOM SCANLON

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Two men were shot, one by four Buckeye Police officers, in unincorporated Maricopa County Oct. 13. The man shot by officers died. He allegedly shot a man who was seriously injured. According to police spokeswoman Donna Rossi, a 911 call stating “someone’s been shot behind my house” was received at 6:10 p.m. Though the area of West Lower Buckeye and South Watson roads is a “county island,” Buckeye officers arrived on the scene before Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department deputies.

Responding officers provided first aid to the victim while other officers searched for the suspect, Rossi said. At 6:25 p.m., Buckeye officers found the suspect on foot a few blocks from the first shooting. “The suspect fired at officers who returned fire,” Rossi said. The suspect died at the scene. The person he allegedly shot was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. “Four officers were involved in the shooting. None of them were injured,” Rossi said. Rossi said the MCSO is handling the investigation.

Ballots mailed to eligible voter BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Maricopa County Elections Department began mailing out ballots on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, for the upcoming election. According to the department, over 1.8 million voters are living in one or more of the 29 districts holding an election. All eligible voters will receive a ballot by mail in the next few days. “Maricopa County strives to provide excellence in all elections, and jurisdictional elections are no exception,” Recorder Adrian Fontes said. “I encourage all voters to check their mailbox for their ballot and vote with confidence at their home, or visit one of the Ballot Replacement Centers that will be opening around

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Music, food, festival: Time to party, Billy Moore style

BY ANDREA ESTRADA West Valley View Staff Writer

Billy Moore Days are back. The four-day event celebrating Avondale’s founding father, William “Billy” G. Moore, returns to Historic Avondale. Filled with music and fun events, the free, street-style celebration takes place Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20, on Western Avenue. The festival marks the 73rd anniversary of Avondale’s incorporation. In addition to being a fun event, it supports local causes. In the late 1860s, Moore arrived in Arizona. Eventually, he settled near the Agua Fria River where he established a stage coachstation, general store and saloon. He became the postmaster of a settlement he named “Coldwater,” which went on to become Avondale in 1946. Today, the festival honors Moore in its hometown tradition bringing Avondale and surrounding communities together. Festivities will kick-off with the Billy Moore Days Carnival at DeConcini Park. Carnival activities will include games and favorite rides, like the ferris wheel, Zipper and fun house, as well as snacks, including corn dogs, funnel cakes and candy apples. At 9 a.m. Saturday, festival-goers can watch the Billy Moore Days Parade, featuring decorated floats, marching bands, dance groups, antique cars, school clubs and more. The route begins at Litchfield and Western Avenue, travels east on Western to Fifth Street, where it turns north and ends at Agua Fria High School. The parade recognizes this year’s Billy Moore Days Parade Grand Marshal, Beatrice “Bea” Garcia and Junior Grand Marshal, Alicia Casanova,

both selected by the Billy Moore Days Planning Committee. Garcia calls it a blessing to be named this year’s Billy Moore Days Parade Grand Marshall. She said her late husband of 61 years was once a Grand Marshal too. “It was a big surprise for me and it was a blessing. I felt like crying because it’s such an honor,” Garcia said. “I love Avondale. It’s my home.” Garcia said she believes the city should keep traditions like Billy Moore Days alive. “We should pass it on to our Beatrice “Bea” Garcia is the 2019 Billy Moore Days’ Grand Marshal. Right, Alicia Casanova is the 2019 Billy children and their chil- Left, Moore Days’ Junior Grand Marshal. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale) dren,’ she said. “It’s very important to know how wonderful ente Jr., will take the stage at the Billy ty together. We have people that come people are here and how it’s grow- Moore Days at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. back year after year. It’s almost like a ing.” Other activities include stunt shows, family reunion,” she said. From jazz and country music, to hip barrel wars, a pie-eating contest and “We would love our community and hop and folkloric dance, the festival cornhole tournament. Many of these residents to come and join this event. A offers a lineup of unique, diverse per- activities require online registration. lot goes into planning it and putting it formers. Gustavo Angeles, guitarist, To learn about more activities and sign on. It’s just a fun time.” singer, composer and songwriter, is the up, visit billymooredays.com. Carnival Hours: event’s headliner. He says he’s excited Christina Underhill, Avondale’s to meet attendees and share his mu- assistant director of parks and recre- • Thursday, Oct. 17 – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. sic, which fuses Latin rock, flamenco, ation, says attendees can get special • Friday, Oct. 18 – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. blues and classic rock. discounts for the festival, including • Saturday, Oct. 19 – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. “I’m very happy that I’m going to be buy-one-get-one free deals on food and • Sunday, Oct. 20 – noon – 10 p.m. a headliner. It’s going to be an oppor- more, by signing up for the Avondale Carnival Ticket Prices: tunity to show my music to the people VIP Club online at billymooredays. • Individual tickets $1.50 in Avondale and further expand my ca- com/vip-club/. reer, for more people to know what I’m A lot of work goes into organizing • 10 Tickets for $12 about,” Angeles said. the festival, Underhill said. But she be- • 20 tickets for $20 Angeles, who is from Mexico City lieves it’s all worth it in the end. For more on Billy Moore Days, Oct. and has opened for acts like Juanes, “The biggest reason we really, truly Ozomatli, Los Lobos, Arturo Sando- enjoy putting on the Billy Moore Days 17-20 in Historic Avondale, see billyval, Alejandra Guzman and Tito Pu- is the fact that it brings our communi- mooredays.com.

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Dysart Dash supports teachers BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

The Dysart Education Foundation is hosting its Dysart Dash 5K Salute to Veterans Celebration at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Gateway Park in El Mirage. The city’s Salute to Veterans Celebration follows the race from 8 a.m. to noon and features a giant kid’s zone with inflatables, arts and crafts, Elementary School Principal Jeremy face painting, entertainment, food Kingswood St. Germain and Dysart Unified School District trucks, vendors, military displays and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Stephen Poling prepare for the Dysart Dash. (Photo courtesy Dysother attractions. “We’re partnering with the city of art Unified School District) El Mirage,” said Kara Poling, Dysart codes. Call the respective Dysart school Unified School District’s community for more information. liaison. “The Dysart Dash is presented Racers receive a Dry-Fit shirt and by the Dysart Education Foundation, finisher medal. Awards will be given to a nonprofit organization that supports the top three finishers in each category students and teachers in the Dysart and the overall finishers. Unified School District. The Dash 5K Walk/Run begins at “We provide mini-grants for class- Gateway Park, heads north to loop room projects and scholarships for around Basin Park and returns to the graduating seniors.” finish line at Gateway Park. To register for the run, visit defweb. The annual firefighter’s pancake breakorg/dysart-dash or dysart.org/dysartdash, fast coincides with the run at 7:40 a.m. and it’s open to the public. The cost for Donations are accepted, and all proceeds the 5K is $35 until Nov. 1; and $40 on go toward the firefighter’s charities. Nov. 2, race day. Veterans can receive $5 For information about the Salute to registration with the code word “salute,” Veterans, visit elmirageaz.gov/846/ and each school has its own discount Special-Events.

Avondale road work this week

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

Contractor crews working for the city of Avondale will be applying rugged surface sealant to roads throughout Avondale this month. Most of these roads are collector streets and the work will take place over a period of approximately two weeks. This road preservation work is scheduled through Oct. 25, 2019. Streets being treated west of the Agua Fria River include: • Osborn Road between Dysart Road and Sante Fe Trail. • Thomas Road (westbound only) between Dysart Road and 135th Avenue. • Rancho Santa Fe Boulevard between Thomas and McDowell Roads. • Eliseo Felix Way between Van Buren Street and its north end. • La Canada Boulevard and Fourth Street between Van Buren Street and Central Avenue. • Fourth Avenue south of Western Avenue. • Western Avenue east of Dysart Road. • Tenth Street between Western Avenue and Riley Drive

East of the river, main roads getting treated include: • Fairway Drive between Van Buren Street and Coldwater Springs Drive. • Van Buren Street between Links Drive and Avondale Boulevard. • Avondale Boulevard between McDowell Road and I-10. • 119th Avenue between McDowell Road and Monte Vista Road. • Avondale Boulevard between Thomas Road and Cambridge Avenue. • Encanto Boulevard between 107th Avenue and 103rd Avenue. Crews will be performing the work between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. According to the city of Avondale, “Every effort will be made to provide traffic control that minimizes interruptions to normal traffic flows. Notifications will be provided to residents adjacent to these roads via HOAs in advance to the work. “Variable message boards are also being placed to warn drivers of possible modest delays.” For questions or more information, call the city of Avondale at 623-333-4221.

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When will it end? Editor:

Enough is enough. When will the school districts have enough money? Every year they are wanting millions of dollars. Will it ever end? The school districts put up huge banners and signs at election time stating the new bonds will not increase your tax rate. That is very misleading because it does indeed raise your taxes. Our 2018 tax statement indicates that 48% of our total property tax till is due to school bonds and overrides. Look at your tax statement, it very clearly will show how much the districts are costing you. Ask yourselves when will they have enough? The district will continue wanting more and more money until we say No! Dianne and Tom Harger Phoenix

Swamp Creatures Galore Editor:

President Trump was elected mainly by his promise to “drain the swamp.” What a refreshing thing to see while he tried to accomplish this. Unfortunately, the alligators, water moccasins and scum are harder to get rid of in only four years. At least they have names now, like Pelosi, Schumer, Nadler, Schiff, Kamala, Feinstein, Swalwell, Booker, Bernie, Biden, Maxine Waters, Elliah Cummings just to keep this article small enough to fit into today’s paper. Personally, I wouldn’t believe a word that comes out of any of their mouths if their tongues came notarized by God Almighty. Every single one of them is the scum of the swamp and why are they not the ones under impeachment right now, instead of President Trump, is the question that millions of Americans who are sick of their lies and games want to know! I do not vote for alligators, water

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Editor: Our ongoing uncivil war is not left vs. right. It’s not about any one person. It is about us. It’s American vs. American, just like our disastrous Civil War of 1861-65. We are at war with ourselves. Again. It’s insanity. And it is damned un-American! The time is now to step up and declare yourself unequivocally pro-American or pro-resistance in Civil War II. U.S. motto: E pluribus unum. (Out of many, one.) Ken Williams Goodyear

The Great American Experiment Editor:

What makes America great? For over two centuries we all basically agreed on the answer. The success of the great American experiment rests on the wisdom of our founders and their times — the Age of Reason. They held that reason is the primary source of knowledge; if we start with objective truth we can then use our reason to find the answer to almost any question. Prior to America, all governments were based on belief. Beliefs that typically centered on religion being the only source of truth, and a monarch anointed by the Church using that truth and power to rule over the people. Our Constitution wholehearted rejected that model. We are remarkable – exceptional – because we became the first nation in the world to make objective truth and the use of reason by the people, the foundation of government. Overall, this has worked really well for us, enabling us to change our laws when new facts become available and/or better

reasoning prevails. This is how we get from every rich property-holding white man having equal rights, to everyone having equal rights (granted too slowly). The greatest threat to our nation today is not immigration or terrorism or climate change or even President Trump. Our greatest threat is the growing acceptance that objective truth does not exist, reason is not to be trusted, and we are better off if we believe…and act on…whatever “people like me” say is true. If you truly want to “Make America Great Again” or “Keep America Great” insist that you first get objective, provable, facts and evidence, use your own reason to determine what is right, and then vote. Beliefs may bring comfort, but objective facts and the exercise of reason are what made us free – and make us great. Angela Cotera Avondale

You’re better than that

Editor: I have a question for all Democrats. Why not love your country more than you hate President Trump? Let the progressive politicians, disguised as Democrats, in Washington DC, be consumed with hatred for the President.

Don’t stoop to their level. You’re better than that. Show love for country, not hatred for the President. Politicians don’t care about you, only about power for them. Think of yourselves and love your country as you love yourself. Learn from history, how absolutely ugly the face of socialism really is. Ask God for guidance, act upon it, and all will be right with our magnificent nation. God bless America. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

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Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise participated in last year’s “barrel wars” at Billy Moore Days. (Photo courtesy the city of Avondale.)

BY AVONDALE MAYOR KENN WEISE Guest Columnist

Billy Moore Days Festival takes place in Historic Avondale Oct. 17-20. This year’s event is bringing back the ever-popular Billy Moore Days Parade, Festival and Carnival. While Billy Moore Days is a fun family event, it also allows the community to give back to local and national organizations! Several community non-profits will showcasr their organization by participating in the parade and hosting informational booths. The Boys and Girls Club, Tri-City/Thornwood Branch will host an interactive sports zone at their booth with free games outside the Club on Western Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the Agua Fria High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) from 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The cost per team is just $40 with 50% of the proceeds benefiting the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The remaining 50% will go towards prizes for the top three teams. Avondale Fire/Medical will challenge local fire departments in a Fire Hose Battle to push a barrel back and forth along a cable, much like tug-owar, but with fire hoses! This event will be followed by the Fire Hose Frenzy benefitting the Southwest Lending Closet. The Southwest Lending Closet

is an all-volunteer non-profit that lends durable medical equipment to those in need, at no charge. The cost to enter the competition as a team is $500. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, prizes and more! On Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, the West Valley Mavericks will serve as your bartenders at the Mavericks Saloon. The West Valley Mavericks is a non-profit organization based in the West Valley that helps people in need and work to improve the quality of life in West Valley communities. The saloon will be located near the main stage. They will be serving up Crescent Crown products including; Corona Premier, Modelo, Miller Lite and Bluemoon with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the West Valley Mavericks organization. Hundreds of volunteers from various organizations have come together to make this event happen! I would like to extend a special thanks to Key Club, local National Honor Society groups, Grand Canyon University Student volunteers, Avondale Police VIPs, Avondale Police Explorers and more! I would also like to thank all those who helped plan this year’s event and worked to make this event a success. To find out more about Billy Moore Days, including the parade, carnival rides, food truck, or how to register a team for an event, visit billymooredays.com.

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Endless bickering is wearing American down WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 16, 2019

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Maricopa superintendent urges voters to make informed decisions BY STEVE WATSON Guest Columnist

By now, voters in nearly half the school districts in Maricopa County have received ballots asking them to decide significant local public school funding questions. Those same voters will have already received a publicity pamphlet describing what’s on the ballot as well as both “pro” and “con” arguments submitted by the public. You may also have seen street signs or received postcards regarding the election. School finance is complicated, but it’s important for voters to have the information they need to make an informed choice when they vote. You can also find the pamphlet my office produced for your district at schoolsup. org. In this election, some districts are asking for voter approval of bonds, where schools borrow to finance infrastructure needs like classrooms and technology. Other districts are asking for a continuation of budget overrides giving districts permission to go above

and beyond state-mandated limits on education spending per student. In the case of a bond election, school districts are authorized to issue negotiable bonds for the purpose of acquiring a project or projects. When approved by voters, to pay for these projects, the monies are raised by taxation upon the taxable property within the school district for redemption of the bonds and payment of interest. Budget overrides occur when voters in a school district adopt a budget in excess of their revenue control limit for the period of one year, two years or five through seven years. This allows a school district to spend increased funding on operating or capital expenses, depending on the type of override requested. All these funding mechanisms require local voter approval because after all, it’s your tax dollars going to fund your local schools. Please know that these issues are on your ballot because they are important to your local schools and the education of the children in your community. Public schools are the backbone of

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Anybody for cheesy comfort food? Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is scheduled to open in Goodyear this fall. Construction is underway at the Shops at Estrella Falls, 15011 W McDowell Road. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is an American comfort food restaurant chain based in Dallas. Cheddar’s already has locations in Chandler and Tucson. According to Cheddar’s website, “To us, scratch cooking is about more than just food. It’s about time and effort. So you can enjoy homemade meals, in a place that feels like home. Good food. Made well. At a good price. That’s our promise.”

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For Eva Shaw, educating individuals about physical and mental health benefits of yoga and helping to achieve personal goals is not only part of her job, but one of her passions. And at the new Ignite Yoga, a family-owned and operated yoga studio, she’s able to live out that passion. Shaw, Ignite owner, recalls where her business took off eight years ago — a makeshift studio in her Buckeye home. Now, she and a team of 25 teachers are preparing for the grand opening of Ignite Studio from 8 a.m. to noon. The new studio, 5110 N. Dysart Road, Suite A-166, Shaw is launching a new Ignite Studio in Litchfield Litchfield Park, opens Sat- Eva Park. (Photo courtesy Eva Shaw.) urday, Oct. 19. According to Shaw, the new loca- nationally recognized Lionhearts After tion, which is equipped with large School Program. It's designed to instudio space and a tropical-themed troduce children to yoga to help them “Cabana Bar” features specialty build confidence, improve focus, indrinks and snacks from local ven- crease ﬂexibility and develop relaxdors as well as hot lavender towels ation techniques. and essential oils, it's an oasis in the Shaw attributes the growth of her desert. yoga business to the customized ser“We wanted the studio space to have vice it provides. its own feel; this vibe of no matter who “We really wanted our new space to comes into contact with Ignite, they embody a place and a feeling of esget to have the experience of getting cape because we do truly feel the way away,” she said. we’ve been able to expand and reach “You will be transported by the new so many more people is by customizspace.” ing what we do and giving it to the From Ashtanga, a vigorous prac- specific audience we’re meeting.” tice involving breathing techniques Shaw encourages the community to to calm the mind, to Yoga Nidra, a come out to her studio’s grand opening therapeutic practice for better sleep, for free classes, an information sesIgnite offers a wide array of adult sion, organic snacks, prizes and “a lot, classes for “all types of yogis.” Shaw a lot of fun.” said classes work on the mind as well The Oct. 19 grand opening schedule as the body. includes: “The more we do it, the more we • 8 a.m. round-robin style ashtanga start to transform and have a different class featuring three expert teachers perspective on how we can understand followed by potluck brunch. other people, how we can help other • 10 a.m. all levels vinyasa with Eva people and give more of ourselves,” Shaw and live DJ. she said. • 11 a.m. information session about all Classes are already offered at the Ignite offerings and cake from local new location. To learn about more bakery Abby Cakes. classes and schedules, visit igniteyoga- • 11:30 a.m. Meditation experience. studios.com For more information, visit ignitIgnite also offers its award-winning, eyogastudios.com.

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West Valley is booming with housing, commercial development and more BY JAN LEIGHTON Guest Columnist

local news without seeing an announcement of another new commercial projLocals know the Phoenix Metro area ect in the West Valley. Corporate giants is divided into several overarching sub- like Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, Boeing, sectors including the East Valley, West Conair and Banner Health have a large Valley and Central Phoenix. As a mem- presence in the area and/or have purber of WeMAR (West Marchased land for upcoming icopa Association of REALdevelopment. In fact, the TORS®) the West Valley is JLL Q2 Phoenix Industrial Insights Report ranked not only where I call home, the Southwest Valley as the but the predominant area in number one location in the which I work. For context, nation for industrial relocathe West Valley is generally tion and/or expansion. considered anything west of The reasons really come the 1-17 and encompasses, down to three key factors: among others, like Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, land, infrastructure and benefits. The West Valley still has Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Jan Leighton. (Photo cour- plenty of open lands ready Peoria and Surprise. tesy Arizona Realtors) and available for large inI will admit my beloved West Valley has been slow to the party in dustrial and corporate developments. The terms of development, both from a commer- Loop 303 connects I-10 to I-17, allowing cial and residential standpoint. Historically, for easy access to major highways leada majority of new commercial, residential ing both in and out of town. Many West and job development has been concentrated Valley cities also have railroad tracks and on the East Valley – think Scottsdale, Cen- telecom/fiber optic paths already in place. tral Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert. Hungry for growth, these cities often But the tides are changing, and during the offer attractive tax benefits or other incenpast several years, there has been a steady tives for businesses looking to relocate. increase in interest in the West Side. Entertainment Currently, more than 1.6 million people live in the 15 communities that make Long gone are the days when you had up the West Valley. According to the to travel into Phoenix or Scottsdale for Western Maricopa Coalition (WEST- sports and entertainment events. The MARC), more than 43 percent of growth West Valley is home to a variety of in Maricopa County within the next 25 fantastic venues including Ak-chin Pavilion, State Farm Stadium, Gila River years will take place in this area. In light of this growth spurt, I’ve com- Arena, IMS Raceway and five Spring piled a few insights into what draws peo- Training facilities. If you’re looking for ple and companies alike to answer the art and culture, look no further than Arizona Broadway Theatre and the West call to “Go West.” Valley Art Museum. Housing Options The Wildlife World Zoo and Desert DiResidential real estate is one of the amond Casino are just a few other popumain things that draw people to the West lar West Valley attractions. The casino is Valley. In these Phoenix suburbs, you can currently undergoing a major renovation find everything from multimillion-dollar that will more than double its size and incustom homes to reasonably priced start- clude five restaurants, extended gaming er homes and everything in between. We options and two parking garages. are currently in a seller’s market with very No Slowing Down low inventory and the West Side simply Don’t expect the West Valley boom to has more availability and affordability come to a stop anytime soon. Companies than many other areas in the Valley. In the past few years, many well-known are continuing to expand in the area and homebuilders such as Toll Brothers, Shea home builders are heeding the call to Homes and Lennar have continued to ex- match supply with demand. pand their footprint westward, offering a The West Side is no longer the best fantastic mix of home options for the ar- kept secret in the Valley. ea’s rapidly growing population. Jan Leighton is the 2019 First Vice President of the Arizona REALTORS® Commercial Development and an experienced real estate profesThese days it seems you can’t read sional. She lives in Peoria.

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New football player oﬀ to a ﬂying start for Tonopah Valley High BY GRIFFIN FABITS

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Just after the sun set Oct. 4, Valley High School's newest football addition, Cameron Gates, lined up for the opening kickoff in a Friday night tilt against Santa Rita Eagles. The kick, a short one, pulled Gates up to his own 15-yard line, where he corralled it, broke right, made one defender miss, evaded another, dashed up the sideline — racing into the end zone. His 85-yard scamper opened the scoring of Tonopah Valley’s Homecoming game. You wouldn’t know it from his elusive kickoff return, but Gates’ football career is still in its infancy. He just started playing football in September, after the coaching staff implored him for years to join them. He didn’t watch much football grow-

ing up. He started playing basketball at 4 and gave all his energy to hoops. Now, the 6-foot point guard is briefed on the rules and nuances of football by coaches. And despite the fast-track crash course, he’s already making an impact on Friday night games. “Cameron is the type of athlete you want around,” head football coach Dustin Johnson said. “And it’s not only because of his athletic abilities. He is a great kid with great values. He works hard and shows up every day with a great attitude.” Gates, 16, is a home-schooled junior, and participates in athletics for Tonopah Valley. He spent the ﬁrst two years of high school in its basketball program. Johnson was Gates’ junior varsity head basketball coach during his freshman year. It was there, in Gates’

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element on the hardwood, where Johnson could see his pigskin potential. He saw the physical build and skillset and knew it could translate to the football field. He poked around at trying to get Gates to play football for years, to no avail; Gates was committed to basketball, his first love. But the more Johnson pushed, the more Gates began to really ponder the notion of it all. He prioritized staying healthy for basketball and the brutality of football was a deterrent. But, it could also be an- Cameron Gates (left) was talked into trying a new sport by Dustin (right), his new football coach. (Photo courtesy Cameron other outlet allowing Johnson Gates.) him to get in shape for the basketball season – building joying this journey thus far. strength and agility. Tonopah Valley’s roster is riddled So, he obliged, finally taking John- with injuries, Johnson said, which son up on his near two-year offer, he paved the way for Gates’ promotion suited up in pads to play football – for to the varsity level. He’s been slotted the first time ever. into the wide receiver and kick return“I can honestly say I have no idea er roles - beaming signs of excellence why he changed his mind,” Johnson already. said. “He’s had an uphill battle with learnFor the athlete, it was a whimsical ing this game because he’s never done decision. it and he came right after our season “It just seemed like a lot of fun,” started. Our JV coaches, especially Gates said. our junior varsity head coach LeuteGates’ decision worried his mother, rio Tapia, has done an outstanding job Marie. She did her homework, even catching him up,” Johnson said. reading articles chronicling the dangers Though he doesn’t actually attend of the game. But her boy persisted; he Tonopah Valley, Gates was warmalso wanted to be a football player. ly welcomed by his teammates and And so, she folded – reluctantly. coaching staff. “I don’t know what’s going on out “They were really supportive about there other than a bunch of kids run- it,” he said. ning around. I clap when Tonopah Along with homeschooling, he’s Valley fans clap. Yes, I’m a nervous dually-enrolled at Estrella Mountain wreck… but it has made my prayer life Community College, where he’s more stronger,” she joked. than halfway to an associate degree. However, everyone – from Gates He also holds a position with the city learning on the fly, to Johnson utilizing of Litchfield Park as a site supervisor, his newfound talent, to Marie nervousTonopah...continued on page 19 ly watching from the bleachers – is en-

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Minotaur volleyball team on an odyssey to No. 1 WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 16, 2019

BY ERIC NEWMAN

West Valley View Staff Writer

The roster and coaching staff is about the same as it has been for several years for the Odyssey Institute volleyball team. But now, with different results. You might even call it a Homeric season. With a 23-2 record – two losses coming coming against both a 4A and 6A conference school – the Minotaurs ranked No. 1 in 3A by the Arizona Interscholastic Association for the ﬁrst time in its history. Brian Weaver, inagural Odyssey varisty coach, since 2015, is displaying player growth since the start of their careers. Of the 14 girls on the varsity roster, ten are seniors. Most of the girls have played for the school since their freshman year — and are treating their newfound winning streak no differently than previous years. “It’s basically the same team as I’ve had, they’ve just grown. If you look at last year, there isn’t a lot different, but they continue to get better together and become more cohesive as a team,” Weaver said. The girls have a lot of fun together on and off the court. Senior captain Lauren Hess said most of the girls are best friends and spend time together - even outside the hours of matches and practices. Their teamwork, along with their athletic ability and talent, continues to grow. Making the game easier. “I don’t have to guess who’s taking what ball. It’s almost automatic and everybody can play their role,” she said. For years, the girls dreamed about what it would be like to play atop the standings and compete with the best teams in the conference. However, it was not until the ﬁrst match of this season, did they really started to believe it.

Tonopah...continued from page 18 helping with youth sporting events. “I played for their basketball teams from four to 14,” he said. “And now I set up the gyms and I referee three or four hours, clean up and go home.” He has a 3.9-grade point average and took the ACT test as an eighth-grader. He’s traveled the globe, jumped from coast to coast, country to country, seeing the entire world on a multitude of family vacations. And now, his next stop as sponta-

Left, Senior Rilee White elevates for a spike in an Odyssey Institute volleyball match. Right, Senior Allexandrea Boyd serves for the Minotaur volleyball team. (West Valley View Photos by Eric Newman)

The 2019 campaign began with a road trip to Phoenix, to taking on 3A powerhouse and preseason favorite Northwest Christian. Weaver said he was confident his team improved over the offseason. But winning a season-opening road match against the defending state champions took expectations to another level. “We came out in the first set, and really played them well and continued and ended up winning. So to be able to beat them at their house, you start to understand that we could have something special here,” Weaver said. Since the victory, the team went on a winning streak like Odyssey never saw before. As of last week, the Minotaurs had not dropped a single set, much less a match, in the month of October. Success is nothing too new for the Minotaurs. Odyssey reached the playoffs in the last two seasons. And even won games during mid-season tournaments. neous as ever, is now on the field Friday nights playing Tonopah Valley football. Johnson is thrilled at the thought of Gates returning for his senior year next fall. “We’re still finding our perfect spot for Cameron,” the coach said. “He’s a very smart kid and can be used in a lot of places. He’ll obviously still return kicks, but we want to see what we can do with him in various other spots on the field as we finish up.”

The team is focused, Hess said, not on the ranking – though it is a nice recognition – but rather on improving and continuing to win matches throughout the season. The rest of the season, she explains, is not just about basking in the success of the previous months of hardwork,

but also proving the best ranking in school history is not just a ﬂuke. “If we’re ranked No. 1, we at least deserve to be somewhere up there,” Hess said. “We know we can’t expect anything though, because we’ve seen what it’s taken to get to this point, and we don’t want to lose that.”

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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.

The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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Wednesday

The Litchfield Park Historical Society

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

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

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.

Thursday

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Wellness at Fitness in the Park

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.

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.

Church Youth Fellowship

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Come and Play

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.

Needle and Thread

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

Conversational Spanish

Adults looking to practice the English

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.

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Friday

POUND at Fitness in the Park

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

Coffee with Mayor and Council

Tolleson residents are invited to meet their neighbors, have community discussions and share ideas from 5 to 6 p.m. at Central Plaza, 9261 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson.

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.

Stay and Play

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

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flatable activities, performances and demonstrations by local dance and martial arts groups from 5 to 9 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Parking and admission are free. For information, call 623-882-7525.

Billy Moore Days Parade

Floats, balloons, horses, bands and entertainers are ready to march down Western Avenue in Historic Avondale for Billy Moore Days Parade at 9 a.m. The parade will feature dozens of colorful entries, decorated floats, marching bands, horse-drawn wagons, dance groups, local celebrities and political figures, community organizations, antique cars, school clubs, scouts and more. For information, visit billymooredays.com.

Troubleshooting Irrigations Systems

Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a healthy, vibrant landscape from 9 to 11 a.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. To register for free, call 623-333-4400.

Programming an Irrigation Timer

Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a healthy, vibrant landscape from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. To register for free, call 623-333-4400.

Sunday

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.

West Valley Genealogical Society Annual Open House

Visit the Garden Lakes Community for its fall garage sales between 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 18 through 20. Garden Lakes is located between Indian School Road and Thomas and 107th Avenue and the Agua Fria River.

Meet lineage organization representatives from across the Valley and take a short tour of the largest genealogical library in the state of Arizona from 1 to 4 p.m. at 12222 N. 111th Avenue, Youngtown. For information, call 623-933-4945.

Saturday

Monday

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 www.hellohandmademarket.com.

Fall Festival

Have fun with a costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkin patch, in-

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to 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 postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 16, 2019 Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144. Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other busiEstrella Republican Club ness dreamers and owners from 6 The Estrella Republican Club meets to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fourth WednesLibrary, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For indays of the month to listen to a guest formation, call 623-349-6300. speaker at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway. For The League of Women information, call 623-695-2435.

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Voters of Northwest Maricopa County

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Northwest Maricopa County for “Advocacy Made Easy,” a discussion at 6 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 17540 Avenue of the Arts, Surprise.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an early literacy program with books, games and music from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Craft it Up

Join fellow crafters in this needlework/knitting/crochet group at 11 a.m. and work on new or current projects at Sam Garcia Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Be sure to bring materials and a coffee mug. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 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.

Art Classes with Carlos Aguayo

Artist and illustrator Carlos Aguayo hosts art classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at his home studio, 4104 S. 249th Drive, Buckeye. Participants will learn nature scenery painting. All supplies and materials are provided. Cost is $12 per class. For information, call 860-356-5843.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

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

Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study

Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m.

Strong Workout at Fitness in the Park

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

Farmers’ Market

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

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Kids ages 6 to 12 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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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.

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Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.

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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.

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Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Family Storytime (Ages 2-6)

Join other families for simple stories and plots that help develop literacy for children at 11:15 a.m. in the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2601.

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Cardinals and Cigna celebrate breast cancer survivors BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

Thanks to a missed extra point, the Arizona Cardinals survived a comeback by the Atlanta Falcons to achieve victory. At State Farm Stadium, 150 women could relate. They are survivors. These women are not only surviving, but they are also thriving in their victories over cancer. They joined forces not only to celebrate but also to educate. The joint message: Check yourself, get checked. A halftime show at State Farm Stadium featured 150 other cancer survivors and “previvors” (individuals who have tested positive for a genetic mutation that places them at higher risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer). They performed with the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders. Many of the survivors and previvors are Cigna employees, as this is the 10th year the Cardinals and Cigna are working together to educate the community about breast health and the importance of preventive screenings. The timing is key, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The West Valley was well represented at the halftime show, with survivors from Buckeye, Glendale and Peoria.

A bad surprise Kristine Cheney of Buckeye is a registered medical assistant for Cigna Medical Group in Glendale. She’s new to Buckeye, moving there in March from Surprise. She had a bad surprise, five years ago. “I had absolutely no history of breast cancer, so that was the furthest thing from my mind,” said Cheney. “It was right after my 43rd birthday. “My doctor said, more ‘You know you’re 43, you’ve never had a mammogram. Why don’t you have one?’” She did it to please the doctor, and it was a good thing. “We found the cancer on the very first mammogram,” she said. “I believe if I would have started mammograms at 40, it would have been detected (earlier).” Soon after her breast cancer was dis-

covered, she had a double mastectomy, then four months of chemotherapy. She has had breast reconstruction surgery and sees an oncologist every six months. Having come through as a survivor, she decided to quit being a paralegal. “The amazing love and care I received gave me a passion to go into medicine,” she said. Cheney received a medical assistant certificate from Estrella Mountain Community College two years ago. She says that helping her through her recovery was husband Brett Cheney (“he was my biggest cheerleader”), four children and eight grandchildren. “I really attribute my faith in God,” she said. “It really helped get me through this.” Cheney was part of the halftime breast cancer awareness event last year. “Lots of smiling faces,” she said. “Lots of happy people. Lots of hope and strength, “People that were just radiating with victory.” She was also selected to join in the pregame coin toss. “It was really neat,” she said. “You don’t realize how big these guys are until you’re next to them! “It was an awesome experience.” Her message: No matter how old you are, get checked. “I’m in a group of breast cancer survivors,” Cheney said. “The public would be shocked to see the number of young women — even in their 20s - who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

‘It could happen to you’ Cynthia Donato is an operations advisor for Cigna who works from her Glendale home. “That is a very good option to have especially when you’re dealing with a situation like this,” she said. A graduate of Sunnyslope High School, she has been working for Cigna for 13 years. Cigna offers a program of financial incentives called “healthy rewards.” Checkups are part of the program, so Donato thought she’d get some extra

cash. “I was going to my routine mammogram,” she said. “I don’t have any family history of breast cancer, so I thought it would be easy money.” Instead, just before her 55th birthday, on Jan. 23 she had a radiologist tell her, “I found something.” “It was a very shocking diagnosis and very scary,” she said. “There was no pain, no symptoms. It was by the grace of God the radiologist did a wonderful job. I would not have felt it. It was such a unique spot the technician did a great job in finding it.” She went through four Kristine Cheney of Buckeye was on the field in State Stadium for the breast cancer awareness halftime rounds of chemotherapy and Farm show in 2014. (Photo courtesy Kristine Cheney) 20 rounds of radiation, completing the treatment in June. “It has been an extremely difficult year. I’m just so thankful for so many things. It’s the grace of God that got me through this journey,” Donato said. She credits the support of her husband, Frank Denato (“he was my rock”), daughter Sherri Heiberg, mothOPEN DAILY er mother Maria Mercado and sister 11am-10pm

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LAI Member of the Year looks to boost West Valley communities BY TOM SCANLON

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While many “influencers” seem to exist only as online caricatures of human life, Sheila Harris is an influential person who is very much three dimensional. A rather unusual consultant, mixing high-minded economics and grindit-out social services, Harris seeks to make an influence in communities, improving the quality of life in neighborhoods. She talked on the phone recently in the middle of a typically busy day. “I’m leaving the Washington Activity Center at the city of Phoenix representing my affordable housing client - 24/7, an opiod treatment facility that has faced some challenges,” Harris said. “And I’m on my way to meet with people for LAI regarding a meeting in November.” As usual, she was being humble. Harris was recently named International Member of the Year of Lambda Alpha International (LAI). She will receive the award during the LAI’s

semi-annual Land Economics Weekend in Austin, Texas, Nov. 7-9. According to a press release from LAI, “The winner is selected from chapter nominations of Chapter Member of the Year honorees for the current or prior year by the International Awards Committee. “It is based upon commitment to LAI, the nominee’s profession and to land economics with respect to achievement in the private or public sectors, research or education.” LAI is the honorary society of distinguished professionals in all fields related to the use and development of land. Harris’ view is to use land and development to boost struggling populations. Though Harris likes to focus more on what she is doing today and tomorrow than looking in the rear-view mirror, Litchfield Park resident has a remarkable background. The founding director of the Arizona Housing Finance Authority, Harris is also a former deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. The legendary Alan Greenspan, then

chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, appointed Harris to the Federal Reserve Board in San Francisco. “Chairman Greenspan would come to our meetings occasionally,” Harris said. “He was very pensive. He spends a lot of time listening to what people have to say. And he would also ask questions - he tended to probe what people said.” Though she doesn’t see herself as a number-crunching economist, she didn’t have to be that to be a board member of the Federal Reserve’s 12th District in San Francisco. “The 12th District is always good Sheila Harris of Litchfield Park is the Member of the Year of Lambda Alpha International. (Photo at finding people who do what I do, courtesy LAI.) which is grassroots community and economic development; working in neighborhoods to improve the Assistant Treasurer from 2013 to 2015 living conditions,” said Harris. and LAI International Treasurer from Harris was on the Federal Reserve 2015 to the present board from 1999-2005 and has been “It has been my pleasure to have a member of the LAI Phoenix Chap- worked with Dr. Harris over the past ter since 2004. She served as Chapter several years,” said Elliott Pollack, President in 2013, LAI International LAI Phoenix Chapter member, in the

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Book club and coﬀee with Buckeye’s David Gentry Tolleson mayor and council serving on U.S. Navy submarine BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

From 4:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, it’s “The Mayor’s Book Club” at Tolleson’s Central Plaza. Tolleson Mayor Anna Tovar will read to children 5 and younger. The City Library staff will be present with information and free books to give away while supplies last The library is at 9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson.

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Following the book club, at 5 p.m. it’s “Coffee with the Mayor and Council.” Tovar and Tolleson City Council members meet at Central Plaza (Splash Pad) to discuss issues, share ideas, ask questions and have a conversation. The discussion will include the new City Hall Complex and the upcoming 2020 Census. Central Plaza is at 9261 W Van Buren Street, Tolleson.

release announcing Harris’ award. “As the first director of the Arizona Department of Housing, she was able to accomplish far more than would normally have been expected because of her ability to understand the issues and effectively communicate them while navigating through the bureaucracy with unusual skill. “She also was intellectually honest when it came to making the best choices for the state. While she was on the Fed’s advisory board, she used her skill set to aid the entire region. She has earned my respect,” Pollack said. Harris continues to serve on the Phoenix Chapter board as an ex-officio member. With her skills, experience and reputation, Sheila Harris could live anywhere in the country or the world. So why the West Valley? “I live in Litchfield Park because of my Rammed Earth house,” she said, referring to a technique for constructing a house using natural raw materials such as earth, chalk, lime or gravel. Proponents of Rammed homes believe they are strong, inexpensive and environmentally friendly. “It’s extremely energy efficient,” said Harris, noting the walls are 27 inches thick. “I built the house in 1985,” she said. “I needed to find property in a county island. Cities didn’t have building codes to allow it.” Harris has a Litchfield Park mailing address but lives just outside the city limits, in unincorporated Maricopa

On Friday, Oct. 18, Tolleson Mayor Anna Tovar hosts “The Mayor’s Book Club” and “Coffee with the Mayor and Council.”

David Gentry was a track and cross country runner at Buckeye’s Youngker High School. He is not running much, these days, as the 2015 Youngker graduate is stationed on a U.S. Navy submarine. He is now Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) Second Class David Gentry. Gentry is aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 out of Apra Harbor, Guam.

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County. She lives there with her husband of 43 years, Kevin Fullerton, a retired executive of Lockheed Martin. They raised two children who have since moved away: Allegra Harris Fullerton, an Agua Fria High graduate who lives in Scottsdale; and Laurel Harris Fullerton, a Tesla engineer who lives in California. Harris has no plans to join her husband in retirement. “I haven’t reached that decision point with retirement,” she said. “I am a private consultant. I can pick and choose my clients and work on what really like.” One of her recent projects, she said, was a study for the city of Avondale on homelessness and affordable housing. Other Harris clients include Native American Connections, the city of Phoenix, WESCAP Investments, Sojourner Center and Dominium Development and Acquisition. While she travels quite a bit, her biggest concerns are at home, around the West Valley, where the economy is booming - but not all-inclusive. “Everyone’s talking about how long the economy is going to continue to produce and be robust,” Harris said. “My concern and challenge is get everybody being a part of that system. I see communities like Avondale in particular, looking for a good balance of housing and jobs and making it a great place to live.” From her environmentally-friendly home, she ponders how to make a friendly environment for all.

“I look at the West Valley more homogeneously than just Litchfield Park,” Sheila Harris said. “Litchfield Park has grown, but it also has small geographic boundaries. You need to look at the environment of all those communities it

Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) 2nd Class David Gentry, from Buckeye, is aboard the USS Oklahoma City. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

works with and interacts with.” Her advice to small cities around the West Valley: “Look to and talk to partner cities and look at collective responses to problems.”

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A show of strength Heather Jaeger of Peoria is a pharmacist and clinical program senior manager for Cigna Medical Group.

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She lived in Glendale for 15 years before moving to Peoria. She just celebrated her marriage of 25 years to her high school sweetheart — and he was a crucial support, six years ago. “I was diagnosed in June of 2013,” she said. “I found it myself on a self-exam.” She was stunned; a mammogram six months before showed nothing. Yet, at 42 with no symptoms, follow up tests confirmed she had breast cancer. “Your knee jerk reaction is to have a double mastectomy and be done with it,” she said. “But my surgeon explained to me the type of cancer I had, the survival chance was the same if I had a lumpectomy as a double mastectomy.” She followed the lumpectomy with chemotherapy and radiation. “I chose to work throughout all of my treatment which wasn’t easy,” she said. “But it was better for me to stay busy and engaged with work than take disability. “I had teenage daughters, so it was important to have them see me go about my daily life ….and that it looked like things were as normal as possible.” She is a veteran of two previous halftime breast cancer awareness shows. The first was in 2013, when she was still undergoing treatment. “It was amazing,” she said. “I was

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surrounded by people who were ahead of me in the journey so I was able to see that hope.” She returned the following year, with a year of recovery under her belt. “It was a great opportunity to show strength and hope to people going through what I had. On top of that, it was wildly fun. “It’s really exciting,” Jager said. “You’re out there with the cheerleaders, people in the stands are cheering you on. It was a really fun experience.” But there is a big, serious message behind all the joy: “We want people to be diagnosed as early as possible,” said Jaeger, living proof of the importance of checking yourself. “There can be issues with reading mammograms. Especially for younger women, it’s important to do a selfexam. Anyway you can detect it.”

The news we dread Dawn Castillo, an implementation specialist for Cigna, has lived in Peoria for 40 years. Two years ago, she got the news that most dread. “I felt the lump,” she said. “I went to my primary care and she sent me for mammogram and ultrasound which resulted in a biopsy.” A few days later, a radiologist called with the bad news. “I remember my heart pounding like crazy,” Castillo said. “I was in the office at my desk, so I found an empty conference room and took the call. He

was giving me a lot of information, and I was trying to capture it all. “I was in shock. You’re not sure what everything means.” She saw a surgeon and an oncologist, and they came up with a plan. “Because the lump was close to the surface, they opted to start with chemo. The second phase was a lumpectomy. The next phase was radiology.” She struggles to remember the dates of when things happened. “One of the things I’m sad about is the chemo drugs sort of took my memory of that time,” Castillo said. “I lost my hair, my eyebrows, my eyelashes. In the beginning, it was quite startling. Then you get used to it. “Going anywhere was super easy. You don’t have hair to fuss with, you don’t have to shave your legs.” She says that what helped get her through treatment was “family, friends, peers, co-workers, prayer, my belief. My faith.” Though she is feeling good, she had a scare when she found another lump earlier this year. “I was holding my breath again, waiting for the results.” This time, the biopsies came back as noncancerous. And, two days before the halftime show, she was pumped up to be out at State Farm Stadium “spreading the word, making people aware and to not put (testing) off. “Know your body, don’t ignore anything suspicious.”

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The Goodyear Ballpark is not just about baseball and spring training. The annual Fall Festival takes place 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. There will be a costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkin patch, inflatable activities, performances and demonstrations by local dance and

martial arts groups. New this year is Trick-or-Treat Village, which will feature 250,000 pieces of candy. The costume contest is at 6:30 p.m. with prizes for best family/group, best kid’s costume, best adult costume and best in show. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 623-882-7525 or visit goodyearbp.com.

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Our tongues can build others up or tear them down WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 16, 2019

CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Let’s start today with this thought from Frank Outlaw. Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny! That’s great advice if you want to stand out by becoming outstanding in today’s world. The key to this whole thought is in the first sentence. Why? It’s where everything starts. What was on the inside of someone is now released on the outside. Thoughts become words and those words set into motion life or death ultimately creating either their destiny and legacy or sometimes someone else’s destiny or legacy. It’s scary enough our words can create our world. It’s even scarier our words could be the start of creating someone else’s world also. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Our words can either speak life, or our words can speak death. Our tongues can build others up or tear them down. An unchecked fire doubles in size every minute, positively or negatively. Be careful how you talk to yourself because you’re listening. Others are listening too. It’s one thing to mess ourselves up. It’s another to mess up someone else’s life. So, let’s speak words of truth that create life, not destroy life. In your speaking to yourself and others, learn how to use the power of words in a clear, truthful and accurate way. Become a wordsmith. What’s a wordsmith? A person who is an expert in the use of words such as a skillful writer. Wordsmiths can tell write truth or lies in order to influence us by cleverness and skill, but in this article, I’m talking about truth, not spin. Become a wordsmith to yourself and others by using truthful words in your self-talk. It’s changed my life and it can yours too. I’m learning how to handle the power of words coming from thoughts

in my mind that come out of my mouth. I’m not perfect, but I’m improving and ascending. Not only have I become a wordsmith, I’ve become good at “wordsmithing.” Wordsmithing means the making of changes to a text to improve clarity and style, as opposed to content. Many times, it’s not what you say but how you say it that matters, especially in your self-talk. Quit talking ad infinitum to yourself. Learn life-giving, truthful mental wordsmithing in chatting to yourself and you will stop the emotional drama going on in your head. Let me give you some examples of wordsmiths who have learned the power of life-giving, truth-based wordsmithing. These sayings are common knowledge, easily accessible by the internet. Just think if you started thinking this way and then speaking this way. This thought is on the power of “thank you.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I’m late,” say, “Thank you for waiting on me.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I’ve been to needy lately,” say, “Thank you for being there for me.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry to ask you for another favor,” say, “Thank you for helping me out.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry I made a mistake,” say, “Thank you for pointing out my mistake.” Rather than saying, “I’m sorry, but I can’t make it tonight,” say, “Thank you for inviting me.” Rather than say, “I’m sorry for being emotional,” say, “Thank you for loving me.” Rather than say, “I’m sorry that I’ve been distant,” say, “Thank you for being understanding.” If you are guilt driven, this thinking, then speaking, could move you forward. Always accept responsibility, but never accept shame. An unknown great mental wordsmith wrote this on grief. This quote has brought comfort to thousands. “Grief never ends. But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It’s the price of love.” Special thanks to my friend Pam Steele who lost her husband who gave me that quote. Here’s our last life-lifting thought

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Exercise can ﬁght TMBS (Too Many Birthdays Syndrome) BY DR. NICK HUNTER Guest Columnist

By far, the most common health challenge my patients face is how to remain active when a recurring injury slows them down. Can you relate? First, let’s talk for a moment about recurring injury. Physical Therapy makes an enormous difference to the quality of your life and can help you avoid pain and stiffness for significant periods of time and it lowers your risk of developing diseases like early-onset arthritis. Frankly, physical therapy will nev-

er be a forever cure. (One where the issue isn’t going to return ever again.) Think of it like cleaning your teeth. You do it twice per day and you visit the dentist every six months to get them checked, but I bet you still get tooth pain now and again — maybe even a cavity? That’s because it’s ex- Dr. Nick Hunter. (Photo pected for mechanical courtesy Preferred Physical Therapy) things like teeth (and lower backs, for example) to suffer “evAs in,

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WESTFAC model airplane contest BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The Western Region Flying Aces, better known as WESTFAC, host a model airplane contest Oct. 18-20. The event will be on Jerry Rovey’s farm, 3 miles south of Interstate 10 near Verrado Way. There will be over 25 events flown including several mass launch contests. For more information, see events at westernfac.com. WESTFAC seeks help in retrieving models at the end of their flights. To assist or for more information, contact Tom Arnold at 307-262-2120 or email

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Buckeye’s Elijah Rusk is making his mark BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor

Success hasn’t come easy for Elijah Rusk. Born in South Phoenix, Rusk was rescued from an unhealthy family situation by his grandparents. But now the teen is making an impact in Arizona. The 17-year-old Youngker High School senior —who is taking dual-enrollment classes through Estrella Mountain Community College— hopes to go beyond that. “Gen Z, you’re either with us or you’re against us,” he said. “We’re going to create positive change no matter what. If what you’re saying aligns with what we’re saying, then you can join us in our (mission). If it doesn’t, then get out of our way. But almost never—at least currently—does party play into that. Party shouldn’t play into it.” Rusk’s recent efforts include working with State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai (D-AZ) on formulating a bipartisan bill that, if enacted, would effectuate recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in lieu of Columbus Day in Arizona. “The objective of the proposal is to officially celebrate, honor, as well as commemorate the profound contributions made by indigenous people to our state and nation, on a date that has been customarily utilized for something that predominately counters and negates such. “My associates and I founded an initiative that is the principal third-party entity progressing the bill. I am the initiative’s vice president.”

Gaining experience Rusk got his start with the Buckeye Youth Council, after meeting the city’s mayor, Jackie Meck, through a poetry competition. After failing to make the baseball team, Rusk didn’t balk and soon looked forward to his next opportunity: Buckeye Elementary School District’s poetry slam. Students were asked to recite one of their favorite poems along with one they wrote in front of Buckeye community leaders including Meck. Rusk was quick to raise his hand to go first.

He walked up to the mic and it wasn’t working. Despite that, Rusk perfectly recited “Fiddle Dee Dee” by Eugene Field, and then his poem, “Me and My Tree,” both from memory. “It all started out with the poetry,” Rusk said. Rusk left an impression on Meck and other community leaders. “Elijah is an exceptional young man,” Meck said. “He is dedicated to his community at the city, state and national level. While serving on the Buckeye Youth Council, he represented the city at the National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., in 2017, and was part of the team that took second place in ASU’s DemocraSeed Showcase in 2018. He has a great future ahead of him and our community will benefit from his drive and dedication.” Last year, Rusk spent his summer break completing the Valley Leadership Youth 2019 program, an innovative and experiential workshop series designed to allow youth to gain a deep understanding of the significance of philanthropy and empower them to lead. “As part of the program, our participant collective watched presentations given by local nonprofit organizations that provide services for Arizona’s immigrants, refugees, as well as Latinx peoples,” he said. “Our cohort was then allotted $6,000 to divide between the organizations. I advocated for and spearheaded the $2,000 grant to Living United for Change in Arizona and the Arizona Center for Empowerment, associated organizations that were initially going to receive far less. A few fellow participants and I presented a giant check for $2,000 to LUCHA and ACE at the program’s conclusion ceremony.” Rusk is passionate about preventing opioid abuse. As a two-term member of the state’s Governor’s Youth Commission, he served on its substance abuse commission. During his second term, he established a major partnership between the substance abuse committee and ASU involving public service announcements about addiction. He spe-

cifically focuses on opioids and drop-off points. “Unused opioids can cause former addicts to relapse just at the sight of something like that,” he said. Rusk met with ASU officials, who agreed to provide unlimited funding for the series of PSAs. “As a youth, it’s very rare to have people take you seriously,” he said. “ASU took our commission seriously from the start. Dr. James Rund added to each idea. It was an experience that stuck with me. It was one of my first serious business meetings.” Youngker High School student Elijah Rusk took part in Drexel Dr. Karen Moses, University’s Summer Real Estate Program; Lehigh University’s who is the director Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship San Francisco/Silicon Valley Intensive; and Brown University’s Summer@Brown program. (Photo of ASU Wellness by David Lee/Paparazzo Film) and Health Promotion, and a member of the ASU Health and democracy. Services’ executive team, raved about Finding a place Rusk. His grandparents raised him and “Elijah Rusk is dedicated to preventing the suffering caused through pre- helped him through problems he scription drug and subsequent opioid had with his parents. A big part of Rusk’s life is his grandfather, Carl abuse,” Moses said. “His focus is on raising awareness Snodgrass. “I was adopted by my grandparents,” of the harms of substance use, on education, and on preventing substance he said. “Now I live with them and abuse. Elijah’s energy to end the opioid they’re upper-middle class. I’ve seen poverty, too, though, with my mom. I epidemic is contagious.” Rusk continued to work with ASU can form opinions that are educated belast summer as part of its Civic Lead- cause I have this home, but I have these ership Institute, a one-week, intensive other personal connections.” Rusk’s dream is to attend an Ivy residential seminar for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors hosted by League school, ASU or the University ASU’s School of Civic and Economic of Chicago. “I’ve already achieved local, stateThought and Leadership. He focused on Abraham Lincoln and wide and national programs, I’ll be American Principles so he could ex- going out for a couple of international plore the fundamental American prin- positions with the help of a couple of ciples embodied in the Declaration of my mentors. I’m trying to step up my Independence and Constitution, such game, so it doesn’t look like I’ve faded as liberty, equality, constitutionalism in terms of my involvement.”

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On Oct. 7, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) released the 2018-19 statewide assessment results for Arizona public school students in grades 3 through 12. The results highlight how many students passed the fall 2018 and spring 2019 AzMERIT tests, as well as other tests in the statewide Menu Assessment. In an emailed statement, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said she was “pleased to announce that our students have improved in 13 of the 22 grade-level and test categories. “While assessment scores can always be increased, I would like to extend my congratulations to all of our educators and students for their improvement,” Hoffman said. Students in grades 3 through 8 take an assessment in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics at their grade level. Those taking high school level English and math take “End-of-Course” assessments that test proficiency in those subjects. Overall, 41% of the 760,964 students

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who were tested on ELA passed. And of 748,178 students who took a mathematics assessment, 41% passed. According to a comparison analysis by the ADE, when compared to the prior year, statewide assessment results show an increase in passing across both the ELA and mathematics subject areas. In the area of English language arts (ELA), all grade levels 3 through 11 experienced an increase in passing, except grades 7, 8 and 9. The passing level for high school students who took the ACT ELA, which was administered in Fiscal Year 2019 as part of the Menu of Assessments, was 29%. The SAT ELA was also added to the Menu of Assessments in Fiscal Year 2019. Of the high school students who took the SAT ELA, 73% passed. In mathematics, statewide percent passing decreased for grades 3, 5 and 6, while it either remained the same or increased for all of the eighth-grade test levels, including algebra and geometry. The percent passing for high school test levels algebra I and algebra II increased by at least 4%, while geometry experienced a 1% increase.

Overall, 33% of high school students who took the ACT mathematics passed in Fiscal Year 2019. But 80% passed the SAT mathematics assessment. Because both assessments were administered in Fiscal Year 2019 as part of the Menu of Assessments, no prior-year comparison data exists. The ADE also broke down assessment results by grade level, subgroup, ethnicity and school districts. At Littleton Elementary School District, a K-8 district in Avondale and Tolleson, 31% of the 4,188 students who took an ELA assessment passed. At Littleton district, 29% of the 641 third-graders who tested on ELA passed. Also at Littleton Elementary district, 17% of the 702 seventh-graders who tested on mathematics passed and 25% of the 4,197 students passed. At the Litchfield Elementary School District, which includes Belen Soto Elementary, Verrado Elementary and Mabel Padgett Elementary, 57% of students passed the ELA assesment. And 56% of the 7,938 students who took a mathematics assessment passed. At Avondale Elementary School Dis-

trict, 40% of the 3,932 students who took an ELA assessment passed. And of the 4,002 who tested on mathematics, 44% received a passing grade. Of seventh grade Avondale Elementary district students who took the math test, 40% passed. The Agua Fria Union High School District serves the communities of Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Litchfield, Waddell and part of Glendale with its five high schools. At Agua Fria Union High School District, 37% of the students tested on ELA passed and 36% of the 5,628 students who tested in math passed. At Tolleson Union High School District, 30% passed the ELA test and 25% passed the math test. Tolleson Union schools include Copper Canyon High, University High and Sierra Linda High. At the Buckeye Union High School District, 30% of the 3,043 students who took an ELA assessment passed and 43% of the 3,023 who tested on mathematics passed. Ninth graders taking an ELA assessment had the highest percent passing, with 38% passing. For more information on the assessments, visit azed.gov.

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Girls Scouts of the United States of America are doing more than just selling delicious Thin Mints and Do-Si-Do’s. The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) offers many programs for about 20,000 Arizona girls. There’s new program opportunities in Maryvale, Glendale and the West Valley for girls to experience Girl Scouts through a series of four- to sixweek after-school programs. Many programs are low or no cost:

Build robots Starting with the youngest Girl Scouts, K-1 Daisies, can earn a badge in robotics. They’ll learn how to design their robot, build and program it and then test it in challenges and mazes.

Ride bikes 200 miles Troop 7314 took on the 200-mile, eight-day community bike ride called the Tour de Sih Hasin, founded by Troop Leader Claudia Jackson. The Tour de Sih Hasin brings awareness to the mental health struggles Jackson

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Rifle competition Gold Award Girl Scout Mikayla Sedgwick is a competitive rifle shooter who used her Gold Award project to educate others on the positive impacts of youth shooting sports.

Kayak on a lake Kayak through Slot Canyon at Lake Powell; explore one of Payson’s many lakes by attending a camp session at GSACPC summer camp. Sign up for a camp session like Peaks and Paddles to travel to northern Arizona and climb, hike and paddle on a week-long adventure.

Fly an airplane Take to the sky at the Discover Aviation session at GSACPC summer camp. Meet the female pilots who are part of an organization called the Ninety-Nines to learn about navigation, aerodynamics and aircraft systems – and hop on a plane for a real-life flying experience.

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James Oliver Gonzales James (Jim) Oliver Gonzales 81, went to be with The Lord Jesus on Oct. 7, 2019, at home in Goodyear. He was born on September 2, 1938, to Oliver Gonzales and Florence Hunt in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was an over the road truck driver and ended his career with Hickman's Eggs. He was preceded in death by his son David and his parents Oliver and Florence Gonzales. He is survived by his three children Susan Gonzales, Ted Brakebill and Heidi Norman, three siblings Gerry McGuire, Laura Combs, Wendell DeCross, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was well known and loved by many in the community as he enjoyed meeting, helping and talking to those he met especially in eating establishments. A memorial service will be held from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on 2019-10-26 at Lighthouse Fellowship, 3015 North 195th Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ, USA.

Richard Lee Stine Richard was born in Los Angeles, California to Raymond and Viola Stine (Clearwater) in the summer of 1936. A child of the Great Depression, Richard went to work at a young age taking care of his mother and younger siblings. As an adult, Richard married the love of his life, Pearl, and had a daughter, Vicky. Richard's life was marked by his selflessness and dedication to his family and those around him. He was a man of few words, with love that ran deep. Richard is survived by his loving daughter, Vicky; his two beautiful granddaughters; his four joyous grandsons; and his sweet great grandson. Richard is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pearl; his parents, Raymond and Viola; and his siblings, Robert and Gloria. Richard was a kind and gentle man, living a life marked by Love. His spirit lives on in Peace.

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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS **Fri-Sat. Oct.18 & 19th** 7AM - 2PM DISHES, GLASSWARE, POTS & PANS, KITCHEN MISC.,VASES, LOTS OF JEWELRY, BEDDING, COUCH, SEWING MACHINES & MUCH MORE MISC. ITEMS! ***PRICED TO SELL*** 14648 W. Indianola Ave IN GOODYEAR Rancho Santa Fe Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday October 19th 6:00am – 3:00pm All owners are encouraged to participate.

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS

1500 Homes

COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE Sat. Oct 19th, 7a-2p. We are located between Charles Blvd, Falcon Dr, Indian School Rd and Sarival Rd in Goodyear. You never know what treasures you might find!

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

Car for Sale?

Advertise It Here! CALL CLASSIFIEDS TODAY!

623.535.8439

EMPLOYMENT

VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

Must have reliable transportation We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS NEIGHBORHOOD SALE

Fri. 10/18 and Sat. 10/19 7am

Lower Buckeye & Jackrabbit Trail. Furniture, camping, Xmas decor & lots more!

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS WEEKLY DEADLINES for the View Classifieds is

FRIDAY AT 1 PM

623.535.VIEW (8439)

EMPLOYMENT RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK-FT- $14.37-$15.00p/h with benefits to assist the HR Dept. Duties: Backup to the HR Manager/Assistant, prescreening applicants, scheduling interviews, file maintenance, receptionist, filing, use of PAYCOM HRIS and Total E, assist Rec Center employees and residents, forms design, other HR clerical duties. Current knowledge of HR procedures/policies and State and Federal laws. Type 40wpm, extensive knowledge of Windows/Excel. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Start date of December 16, 2019. FACILITIES ASSISTANT–FT, 3pm-11pm, M-F, with full benefits and two PT positions with partial benefits - $11.00 p/h. Sweeping floors, showers, restroom, pool deck and other areas, emptying trashcans, maintaining/cleaning bathrooms and hall area, setting up tables/chairs for events. Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals. Previous custodial exp, knowledge of commercial vacuums, floor scrubbers, gas powered blowers preferred; varies locations/hours/days/weekends. GOLF COURSE STARTERS – various courses. 16-24 hrs per week, $11.00ph. Works under the supervision of Golf Course Superv. Must have excellent customer service skills; ability to multi-task running 1 st tee, checking in golfers, selling merchandise, booking/editing tee times at the Point of Sale computer. Must be knowledgeable of golf rules, work with cash and credit cards, computer literate. Must complete Food Handlers and Title 4 Basic Liquor Training within 30 days of hire. GREENSKEEPERS - $12.32 p/h, FT/PT with benefits Manual labor. Must be able to work communicate in English, work weekends and OT. Previous golf exp. preferred. LANDSCAPE WORKER - FT Mon-Fri $11.25/hour with benefits. Plan, care and maintain recreational grounds for the community; including trimming, weeding, raking and water plants. Experienced in use of small power tools and lawn maintenance equipment. Apply online/view more jobs: employment.suncitywest.com or at Human Resources, 19803 N. R. H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The above positions include golf when availability is open. All positions must be able to communicate in English. All positions are open until filled. EOE

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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS 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) Large Yard Sale Kitchen tables, storage racks, other furniture, brand name men’s (XL and 36w) and women’s (size 4 and up) clothing, women’s shoes (size 8, 8 ½), movies, and much more. 11971 W. Vernon Ave. Avondale Oct 18-20 from 711. Friday, Saturday, and ½ price Sunday

GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS Coldwater Springs HOA Community Garage sale. Sat. Oct. 19th 7am-2pm Subdivisions between Aqua Fria and Avondale Blvd. Directions from I10: Exit 131, head South on Avondale Blvd, right on Coldwater Springs blvd. Rovey Farm Estates Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday October 19th 6:00am – Noon All owners are encouraged to participate

MISSED THE DEADLINE? Place your ad online! Call 623-535-8439

HANDYMAN

LOST & FOUND

HANDYMAN - 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan 602-434-6057

MISSING CAT Gray Male Cat with White Feet & Chest. Missing Right Eye. Last Seen Latham & Johnson Rd Thurs, Oct 3. $25 Reward Call 623-393-9198

JOEL Cedillo- I do construction work! Concrete, Block, Stucco, Bobcat work, Haulaway, Demolition. Call for free estimates, 623-707-6072. *Not A Licensed Contractor

LANDSCAPING SERVICES Landscaping clean up, irrigation service, spread gravel. Complete Landscape services. 623-694-4152 call for English 602-668-0780

EMPLOYMENT Sanitation Supervisor needed in Tolleson. Reports to: Food Safety Coordinator and Food Safety Director | Hourly Wage: DOE Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time night shift position, and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 8:00p.m. to 5:00a.m. Holidays, and weekends may be required during production. Food Processing facility is in production January – June; the remainder of the year is off season Day Shift 4-10/hr. days. Job Description · Responsible for providing Sanitation expertise to the entire facility through developing, managing, and continually improving a comprehensive Sanitation Program that includes safety, equipment, infrastructure, and personal development. · Responsible for all activities involving the Sanitation Crew by maintaining the cleanliness and Food Safety environment of the assigned facility (Carrot Plant, Cactus Lane Cooler or Salt River Scottsdale Cooler), surrounding area(s) and equipment(s). · Supervise the assembly and disassembly of the production equipment by the Sanitation crew and ensures that all cleaning chemicals for the equipment are being used and dispensed accurately for the safety of both our employees and our products. Primary Responsibilities · Direct responsibility for Plant Sanitation for a Conventional and Organic Carrot Packing & Processing Facility. Directs, coordinates and monitors all daily, weekly, monthly, etc., sanitation activities within the processing facility as well as the grounds surrounding the carrot packing and processing plant. · Must be familiar with or will be trained with the order in which equipment and production lines are set up to ensure they are reassembled in same order. · Oversees Master Sanitation Cleaning Schedule(MCSC), coordinates cleaning and maintains records. Responsible for filling out daily, weekly, monthly, sanitation logs (MCSC), environmental reports and other sanitation shift paperwork. Operate a forklift Food Process: Cello & Peeled Carrot- Whole and Cut Sorting; Bagging; Stacking. Supervisor will possibly be trained as needed to have working knowledge of cello and peeled carrot defects, as specified by Food Quality Standards. Will have working knowledge and training as needed of all Rousseau product pack styles and product specifications Job Qualifications · Able to read, understand and communicate in English, Bilingual (Spanish) is helpful Must possess a basic understanding of foodborne pathogens and how cleaning and sanitizing minimize the risk. · Must be reliable, punctual and professional. Able to work with other as a TEAM PLAYER and efficiently direct the team. This is a “HANDS ON” position. · Computer Literate with Word, Excel and Outlook. Prior management experience, minimum of 2 years of supervisory, lead or related experience in a sanitation or food safety function. · Basic knowledge and/or understanding of OSHA Regulations, basic knowledge and/or understanding of Food Safety, Food Security, Sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s),Sanitation, and HACCP. Salary: $15.00 to $20.00 /hour: Send resume to employment@rfcaz.com

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 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

LAND FOR SALE 1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/agent, Call Ken, 602-510-8900 5 Acres Power, water, natural gas available. $49,500 556th Ave, Tonopah AZ. Owner will carry for 3 years at low 7% 602-618-1159 www.firstbuyusa.com

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

WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043

ST JOHN’S IRRIGATION DISTRICT ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTOR will be held on Tuesday, November 12 th, 2019 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 10219 W. Southern Ave. Tolleson, AZ 85353. Please call 602769-7219 Linda Reitz with any questions. 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 / xxxxx

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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW

AIR CONDITIONING

**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

25 OFF

APPLIANCE SERVICES

24 HOUR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Appliance Repair Now

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

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!

• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!

623.537.4830

AUTO SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

CARPET REPAIR Repair of pet damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL Call Jerry

623-980-8950 Not a licensed contractor

We Accept cash, check, bitcoin

CLEANING

LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED FOR 20 YEARS

Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial & Residential Housecleaning

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

REMODELING

AUTO SERVICES

CONTRACTORS

RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

100- $500 + ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!

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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

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Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom

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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!

623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown

Quality Attention to Every Detail

For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Listed HOA/PORA

623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com Insured

*Not a Licensed Contractor

CONCRETE / MASONRY

ELECTRICAL We do it RIGHT the first time!

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

Electric & Solar

Tony Lopez

602-510-1529

allstarelectricaz.com

ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

REMODELING

BUILDERS LTD

• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish

“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Call for further information regarding our services

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ALBRECHT AND SON

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS

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!

SEE THE DIFFERENCE! Hector: 623-694-2973 Mike: 602-647-6488

24 HOUR EMERGENCY REPAIR

One Call Can Fix It All!

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES

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

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

30 Years Experience Owner – Operator

COUPON REQUIRED

www.acexpertek.com

AIR CONDITIONING SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • INSTALLATION

A/C Repair!

LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED

623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

HANDYMAN

COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552

*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS

CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR

Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!

623-329-2043

623-824-4481 602-540-4940 LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED

ROC 054363

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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& SERVICE DIRECTORY ELECTRICAL

GLASS SERVICES

SUPERCHARGED

Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!

ELECTRIC

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade

Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions

Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

623-522-9322 Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned

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Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

623.556.8378

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

Professional Handyman

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

623-512-6194

FREE SERVICE CALL

• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español

BROKEN SPRINGS

623-225-1930

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

49.95

HandymanIam@cox.net

Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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References Available

• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal

Mike (623) 764-1294

deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED

Not a licensed contractor

LANDSCAPING

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

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

ROC#212627

Family Owned & Operated Not afraid to work weekends Get out of the crowd and join the family!

Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166

602-931-0904

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

Phoenix Metro Area

Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small

623-308-2801

PLUMBING Service Done Right... Day or Night!

Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals

45.00

•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates

Same Day Service & Free Estimates

ROC# 319202

30 OFF

All Makes & Models Free 2nd Opinions • Free Equipment Quotes

HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Garage Doors

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

HANDYMAN

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

PLUMBING

ROC# CR65 090690D

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

ROC# 299652

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(623) 878-1180

*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY

NO EXTRA $$$ FOR AFTER RS, WEEKENDHSOU HOLIDAYS!OR

623-535-8000

Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com

HANDYMAN I AM

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

AZ MAD Heating & Cooling

Residential • Commercial

Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING

Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*

623-546-7714

www.superchargedelectric.com

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

Inc.

ROOFING

100 OFF

Service

Water Heater Flush

New Water Heater

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19

623-688-5243

www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

www.azbestgaragedoors.com

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300 Showroom & Parts Store

Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers

LOW PRICES!

Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687

623.466.3712

PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation

Good Morning, Hiring days went very well! We hired 30 people in total, which is excellent. I will definitely continue to use your paper for our ads. Thank you and have a great day! :) V. Meloy, McDonald’s

www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour e! Servic ra $) (No Ext

Senior & Military Discounts

6500

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off

Any NEW Water Heater Install

Sewer Camera Inspections

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 324892

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Landscape

602.301.3429 (Call/Text)

623.910.0742

Landscape Maintenance Services * Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.

Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor

Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing

Interior & Exterior

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

MEDICAL SERVICES

PAINTING

PLUMBING

PEST CONTROL

WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.

MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

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

Your West Valley Plumber

For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured

623-293-7095 623-293-7095

PEST CONTROL

ERIC SAUNDERS

“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West! • In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West

623.547.7521

www.acompassionatehomecare.com

BRUSH STROKE PAINTING FREE ESTIMATES

brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com

MOBILE:

602-722-7696

ROC Lic. #170982

LANDSCAPING Same Owners, Same Great Service!

Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape

Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens

Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.

Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • 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

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

PAINTING We’rere on aa ca A-CALL A-CALL callll awawonayaylyly PAINTING

Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com

Jack Pacheco

623-386-0710

Estimates Free Jack Pacheco

PLUMBING

with Plumbing Inspection

Senior & Military Discounts

For All Plumbing Repairs

PAINTING

PLUMBING

POOL SERVICES

DEL DEL

SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups

vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel

LANDSCAPING Lawn Care

Free Estimates

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

PEST CONTROL

L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL

The Bug Stops Here

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

• Fleas / Ticks • 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 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com

NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982

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 FREE Estimates • Service/Repair

623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

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

We Do Everything!

601-596-4447 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

623-444-0056 623-444-0056

ROOFING

ROOFING LLC DRAIN CLEANING

LANDSCAPING Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758

PHILLIPS

www.1buckeyeplumbing.com

VISTA VISTA

www.almeidaroofing.com

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member

602-422-3648 602-422-3648

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051

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