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Museum exhibit traces Litchfield Park’s history By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum are celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary with a series of exhibits starting Sunday, October 22. Museum visitors can see how the city evolved from a small company town to how it stands now with Litchfield Park: The First 100 Years. The displays explain how Paul Litchfield and Goodyear Tire & Rubber converted the desert into the cities of Litchfield Park and Goodyear. The exhibits are The New Town: Litchfield Park 1964-1986; The city: Litchfield Park 1987-Present; The Founder: Paul Weeks Litchfield; Medicine in Litchfield Park; Goodyear Aircraft: Arizona and Goodyear Aerospace; and Los Campos de Litchfield Park: Revisited. “Los Campos is the largest exhibit,” said Judy Cook, vice president, Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum. “Los Campos tells about the early MexicanAmerican community here in the Southwest Valley. We tell about why those people came to this part of the Valley and how Goodyear set up the Southwest Cotton Company to run this long-staple cotton.” Mexican-Americans and Mexican nationals came to the area to work in

Museum exhibits guide visitors through a photographic timeline of the town’s history at the Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

the cotton fields. The company, which later became Goodyear Farms, was internationally known for its irrigation farming programs.

One of the camps was on Indian School, near what is now the back entrance to

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Litchfield district plans 100-year celebration By Connor Dziawura

Litchfield Elementary School District is approaching a massive milestone: its 100-year anniversary. In honor of this, the teachers who contribute to the A-rated district have created Centennial Way. Under the historic arches of Litchfield Elementary School’s southwest corner, the newly paved walkway will be unveiled Friday, October 20. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., after a VIP reception for which reservations are closed. This isn’t just a simple re-paving project

for the district, which set a goal to raise $100,000. In exchange for donations, contributors received personalized Legacy Bricks, which lay the foundation for the walkway. “Many bricks have family and business names, messages of support for teachers, and dates of attendance in Litchfield schools,” Superintendent Dr. Julianne Lein explained. The district surpassed its goal, raising $156,050. According to Lein, most of these special bricks were sold to families,

small businesses, teachers and PTAs and PTOs, with most donations ranging from $100 to $500. Corporate business partners, service clubs and longtime Litchfield Park families also bought 16 Legacy Bricks at $2,500 and above, she added. The project was completed with the support of the community, through Legacy Brick sales and enactment of the project. “The Litchfield Educational Foundation worked with business partners to complete the

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installation at no cost,” Lein said. “Orcutt | Winslow designed the brick layout and Chasse Building Team was the general contractor. Both business partners offered pro bono services in recognition of our excellent teachers and staff.” The district, of course, views the efforts as a huge success. “The success of the Centennial Way campaign is rooted in the clear vision of the Foundation’s fundraising committee and the generosity of our community that is eager to demonstrate support for teachers,” Lein said.

100 years of excellence Litchfield Elementary School District, founded in 1917 as School District No. 79, began sessions with 11 students on October 9 of that year. The permanent school was approved in January, just in time for population growth. Over the decades, the district went through many changes, however, with Paul Litchfield’s leadership resulting in the birth of a high school district by 1928. It wasn’t until the district saw overcrowding by 1954 and the Agua Fria Union High School District was founded that Litchfield High School

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returned to an elementary school. “The area that’s been selected (for the walkway) is part of the district’s first elementary school,” said Kathryn Prusinski, president of the district’s Educational Foundation and community manager for Victory at Verrado. Litchfield Elementary School was the district’s starting point, so it was only appropriate that the campus’ southwest corner was selected for the project. “It’s a way to honor the history of the district and the excellence that has been a part of the district since day one and then also pave the way into the future for the next 100 years,” Prusinski said. This location is significant, as the historic arches were built with a window that once overlooked schoolchildren during recess in 1934. Although the school has been remodeled in the 83 years since, the arches remain. “This special piece of history remains as a symbol of our proud past and bright future,” Lein said.

Moving forward With the donations, the district plans to create an endowment to support its teachers. “Monies raised will be invested in

In exchange for donations, alumni and community members received personalized legacy bricks that pave a section of Litchfield Elementary School’s Centennial Way. They commemorate the district’s 100-year anniversary and recognize outstanding teacher and staff efforts. (West Valley View photo by Ray Thomas)

an endowment specifically to fund the district’s annual PRIDE Awards,” Lein explained. “Interest from the endowment will allow the district to honor teachers and staff from every school and division with prizes and public recognition at the end of each school year. PRIDE Awards are a longstanding tradition in Litchfield Elementary School District.” It’s all about recognition for the many teachers who make the A-rated district a success. “We wanted to jump start the fundraising efforts in support of teacher and staff recognition within the school district,” Prusinski said. “At the same time, the school district was celebrating its 100th anniversary so it made sense to do something in conjunction with that centennial celebration. Creating a future for children is important for the district, and what better way to do this than to support the teachers who make this possible? “In light of a national and local teacher shortage, it is important that our teachers and staff know they are respected and valued,” Lein explained. “Centennial Way is a legacy space to honor the district’s 100th anniversary and an enduring symbol of our community’s commitment to Litchfield’s excellent teachers.” Prusinski added, “Our goal is to grow the support that we are able to provide to our teachers and staff that are the very best to the state. We want to make sure that they understand how much we value them, how much we appreciate

them, and how much the community supports and appreciates all of their efforts in raising our children and raising the next generation.”

Centennial Way Unveiling The VIP reception will feature a continental breakfast hosted by Hilgers Orthodontics and Hilgers Pediatric Dentistry. The unveiling will follow, with refreshments provided by Kiwanis of Litchfield Park. The L. Thomas Heck Middle School Jazz Band and kindergarten students from Litchfield Elementary School will perform. Faculty, elected officials, local businesses and district alumni will unveil Centennial Way. “To me, the importance and the significance of it is to recognize the longstanding support of the community with respect to the school district,” Prusinski said. “This community has always supported and recognized teacher excellence within the school district. So, this allows us to thank them, to recognize their early support and recognize their efforts in paving the way. Also, we can celebrate and look forward to a successful 100 years and introduce to the community the importance of continuing to support excellence across the district.” Centennial Way Unveiling 9:45 a.m. Friday, October 20 Litchﬁeld Elementary School 255 E. Wigwam Boulevard Litchﬁeld Park 623-535-6100 http://bit.ly/2wTJiYd

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Residents asked to help shape Police seek tips about bank robber Goodyear recreation campus By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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The Goodyear Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a woman who allegedly robbed MidFirst Bank at 14130 W. Indian School Road at 7 p.m. October 9. According to Goodyear Police public information officer Lisa Kutis, the suspect is described as a white, heavy set woman with reddish shoulder-length curly hair. She was Goodyear Police Departwearing a green shirt ment officials say this woman with pink bra, black robbed MidFirst Bank on October 9. (Photos courtesy Goodleggings, black hat and year Police Department) large sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Creative and innovative ideas are sought to help shape the design of a recreation campus in Goodyear. To appeal to multiple generations, the campus will feature an indoor recreation center, outdoor aquatics and a 30-acre park. Residents are invited to an ideasharing session from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 26, at the Goodyear Library Community Room, 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C-102. At the open house, participants will be able to learn about the project and share their ideas, priorities and vision. Ideas will be collected, compiled and incorporated into design concepts that will be presented for public feedback at the second open house meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, at the Goodyear Branch Library Community Room. “Residents told us that having additional recreation opportunities is

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among their top priorities,” said Nathan Torres, parks and recreation director. “This campus is truly a resident-driven amenity, so we welcome ideas to help shape what this campus can bring to Goodyear.” Located at the northwest corner of Goodyear Boulevard and Estrella Parkway, the 86-acre parcel of land that will house the recreation campus, scheduled to open in 2020, is just north of Desert Edge High School. The future park is part of the City Council’s vision to offer healthy choices and recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities that adds to the sense of community and quality of life in Goodyear. For more information, to join the mailing list, and to provide input, visit the project website at goodyearaz.gov/ reccampus or email parkplanning@ goodyearaz.gov.

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History...continued from page 1 Pebble Creek. Another was close to the I-10. Those two camps handled irrigation and planting. The others were near present-day Albertson’s on the northeast corner of Indian School and Dysart roads. The other on Dysart, between Encanto and Thomas roads. “The cowboys took care of the horses and stables,” she said. “At the one near Albertson’s, they would work at the Wigwam and wash the linen and clean the grounds and plant the flowers.” A large feed lot was near Indian School and Litchfield roads. The farmhand took the cattle from the farmers and placed them in that lot to fatten them up before they went to market. “When Paul Litchfield passed away, Litchfield Park was turned into an American ‘new town,’ like Reston, Virginia,” Cook said. “Litchfield Park was supposed to be a big city, going from Agua Fria to Cotton Lane, from Camelback to present-day Interstate 10. That never happened. There were supposed to be a dozen villages with an interior corridor, so the big, important businesses could

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have workers live in small, intimate communities and still have places they could work without a commute.” She added the city was superimposed on an old company town, which is why Litchfield Park looks unusual, compared to the rest of the West Valley. The exhibits will also touch on the city, past city councils, Paul Litchfield and the municipality’s first logo. Museums are familiar territory for Cook, who worked as a curator at the Woodson Art Museum in Wisconsin, and as executive director of the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center. “I had a nice, fairly long career doing things I like to do,” she said. Cook has been with the Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum since 2009. “I started by helping them with some of their exhibits and archiving,” she said. “I said, ‘You know, there’s enough stuff here for a museum.’ We were already in the building, but it was being used for meeting space and storage. Five years ago, we started the exhibit.” The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum has published the book Los Campos: The Camps of Litchfield Park, 1929-1986. Written and compiled

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by Cruz Pariga Dominguez and Belen Soto Moreno, this book remembers the Mexican-American community. While working at the Southwest Cotton Co. and later, Goodyear Farms, brought these people to this part of the Valley, the book focuses on their life within the camps – the way they lived, their religious heritage, celebrations, education, and their participation in WWII. In addition, the photos reflect some of the genealogy of the camp families. The book features photos from the West Valley View. “Two women from the camps, who grew up there, wrote it. It’s an important part of farming history. We’re trying to show a broad big picture of what happened.”

Litchfield Park Historical Society Museum Volunteer Libby Rouse works on labeling photographs in a new museum exhibit. (West Valley View photo by Jordan Christopher)

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Dispose of unwanted prescriptions at city event By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

The Avondale Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are offering people the opportunity to drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs in Avondale, as part of a national initiative to raise awareness

about the dangers of prescription-drug abuse and how to dispose of the drugs properly. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at CVS Pharmacy, 280 N. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale. Police and the DEA will

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or other items used to inject medication will not be accepted under current DEA guidelines. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative. For more information call 623-3337217.

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to the planning advisory committee. We’ve gathered their input and now the point here is to gather everyone else’s input and see what they have to say.” He added folks have determined the airport’s needs and officials now must decide where to put “everything and how we are going to zone the land around the airport to accommodate the airport’s needs.” The Master Plan update began in December 2016 and is expected to be completed in early 2018. The plan will give the city a strategic plan for development through the year 2037. Phoenix Goodyear Airport’s last master plan came in 2007 and led to the completion of multiple projects including: reconstruction of the north ramp, installation of LED lighting, signage replacement, Lux Air Jet Center

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October is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. Under the leadership of Chief Wayne Booher, the Tolleson Police Department wants to send a message to the community that “We stand with you.” Since October 1, Tolleson police officers have worn pink badges to support women who have experienced breast cancer. At the same time, the police department has been illuminated with purple lights to raise awareness of the fight against domestic violence. The staff mourns those who have died at the hands of a loved one, and celebrates those who have survived. They honor others who tirelessly work to end the violence.

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Buckeye golf tourney to honor fallen heroes

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American Legion Post 53 will honor six Buckeye servicemen who died in Vietnam with an October 28 golf tournament. The first “Remember the Buckeye Fallen Six Golf Tournament” will be at Sundance Golf Course, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye. The fallen six are PFC Donald Robert Elmore; PO2 James Dale Laser; SP4 Geronimo Lerma; SP4 Allen Theodore Makin II; SP4 Darrel Monroe Pickett and SP5 Herman Serna, according to virtualwall.org. Born March 1, 1948, Elmore was shot on August 1, 1967, in the Quang Nam Providence in South Vietnam. Laser died in a plane crash on January 16, 1969, at age 22 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. Lerma was killed by an explosive device in the Kontum Province, South Vietnam, on July 6, 1968. He was born on September 30, 1947. At age 20, Makin died from multiple fragmentation wounds on March 15, 1967, in Long An Province, South Vietnam. Pickett was a member of a helicopter

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crew who perished in a crash on September 9, 1970, in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam. He was 19. Serna died May 14, 1970, while missing, according to the website, at age 19 in Cambodia. Post 53 will honor the sextet at the event. “We’re going to have their photos on a table, and a sign saying, ‘Remember the Fallen Six,’” said tournament organizer Steve Quinton. The tournament’s purpose is not only to remember the war heroes, but to raise money to help area veterans. “We’re raising money so we can do

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more things,” said Patrick McGreevy, commander of American Legion Post 53. “We give electric scooters and wheelchairs to disabled veterans, and care packages to the military overseas.” McGreevy became Post 53’s commander a couple of years ago, and said there was very little membership at the time. Now, it’s growing significantly. “We had 90-something people,” he said. “Now we’re up to about 175 people. We got to a point where we can handle bigger projects.” The tournament is one of those. It’s a four-person, best-ball format and costs $75. Foursomes who pay in advance are $280. The fee includes golf, cart, raffle tickets, a goodie bag and continental breakfast, which is provided by American Legion Auxiliary. Registration and breakfast begin at 6:30 a.m., with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. Quinton came up with the idea to honor the Buckeye Vietnam veterans because he served there, too. “I came up with this because of what they gave up,” Quinton said. “I’m sure at the time, Buckeye didn’t have many residents. So, losing six boys out of a community that small, had to hurt.” The money will help with a variety of projects, including the renovation of

Post 53, McGreevy said. “We need to tile the big floor in the hall,” he added. “We can then rent the hall out so we can make money and do more things in the community.” Members of Post 53 also dedicate time and resources to the James Walton Home for homeless veterans in Phoenix “We go down to the Walton house in Phoenix where the homeless veterans are, twice a year, and we do an ice cream social, and bring them socks and shoes,” McGreevy said. “That money comes out of what we raise. The more we can gather up money, the more projects we can take on, the more we can do for the community.” McGreevy said Quinton came to him with the idea for the golf tournament. “He recently came to us, said he thought we should do it, we voted on it and he said he would run it,” McGreevy said. “He’s doing a darn good job on it.” Remember the Buckeye Fallen Six Golf Tournament 6:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28 Sundance Golf Course, 900 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye Contact Steve Quinton for charge: 480-370-6057 or stevequint15@ gmail.com

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‘Council Conversations’ to foster dialogue By Carson Mlnarik

Whether Goodyear residents have a problem or a solution, the floor is completely theirs at Council Conversations, the city’s new traveling community meeting. Council Conversations, which kicks off at 8 a.m. Thursday, October 19, is an open forum for residents to share ideas and feedback with city officials. It will be held at Enroute Coffee and Teahouse, 15605 W. Roosevelt Street. The quarterly meetings will give residents the chance to casually talk to City Council members and Mayor Georgia Lord. Business owners, residents and workers can connect with city leaders and learn more about what’s happening in Goodyear. “Our City Council is really committed to being accessible and connected to the residents we serve,” said Amy Bolton, the city’s public information officer. “This event is another way to foster that personal interaction that makes Goodyear such a friendly and welcoming community.”

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Teachers are misunderstood Editor: I am amazed at the way people criticize professionals that have never stood in their shoes. Misconceptions and misinformation seem to abound more frequently, like “Teachers work part time.” At the end of a school year, teachers are unemployed. Many must work at other jobs to make ends meet because they are not earning a paycheck. If you can read this, then thank a teacher. If you were taught to respect peers, share your toys, say please and thank you, and that Y=(mx+b), then thank a teacher. Teachers must, on a daily basis, deal with the changing minds and attitudes of young people whose bodies and minds are undergoing radical changes. This causes emotional and mental fatigue, which can lead to physical weakness. I suggest that parents watch a teacher at work for many weeks in a row and see what it takes. I taught human anatomy and physiology, biology, physical science, algebra and health for 33 years. I loved the kids but was exhausted at the end of 10 months. So, step in the shoes of those part-timers. Samuel Clemens wrote, “In a perfect society we would all aspire to be teachers.” Les Armstrong Goodyear

In support of teachers Editor: In reference to the October 4 West Valley View letters, Harry Callahan writes that teaching is a part-time job with half the year off. The only “parttime” teachers are those who actually teach one or two classes and are paid on a part-time teacher’s contract. By Mr. Callahan’s definition, teachers would walk into a classroom with no lesson plans, grade no papers nor submit student evaluations, would sponsor or coach no extra school activities, would not communicate with

any parents, would attend no workshops, etc. Most good teachers probably work 60- to 70-hour work weeks and spend a lot of summer “off time” attending classes and preparing for the new school year. Jack Tanner Goodyear

Go stand in the corner— indefinitely! Editor: I’m responding to Mr. Callahan’s deplorable letter, where in the title he states how teachers only work “parttime.” Mr. Callahan, you chose the wrong tired teacher on the wrong late evening. Teachers may be contracted for 185 days, but let me enlighten you as to what those days look like. I work 11-hour days at school, come home to grab some dinner, and work another two hours. I work four to five hours on Saturday and Sunday as well. I am not alone. What I describe to you is the life of most teachers. Weekends, holidays, after hours, etc. In the “real” world that would bring overtime pay. What is that? You are also misinformed about those golden “late-start” days. For the elementary schools, we have early release days. Those late start/early release days are for the kids, not the teachers. On these days, teachers are in meetings, collaborating with other teachers, looking at data, learning new strategies—working! Wouldn’t it be nice to stroll in a few hours later or leave a few hours earlier? You’re dreaming, sir! When teachers say that we are in it for the kids, that truly is what we mean. I love my kids at school. I love the school where I teach. It’s a shame that people like you are so ignorant as to what we teachers do. You better pray that things get better for teachers, not worse. The day will come that people will no longer choose to go into education. This means there will no longer be doctors to take care of you in your old age. No attorneys

to get you out of trouble when you run your mouth. No construction workers to build your retirement home when that time comes. I would say full-time pay with benefits is a very small price to pay. Walk a mile in our shoes, Mr. Callahan, walk a mile. Amy Applegate Litchfield Park

In support of anthem protests Editor: About the NFL players taking a knee during the anthem, I am amazed and saddened by the lengths conservatives go to ignore the point of the NFL players protest. Our “fake” president could have ended these protests simply by acknowledging their cause. Instead he and his VP fan the racism flames. Like his entire conservative base, Trump feels black people have no complaint and are, in fact, ungrateful. In the conservative Trump world, racism doesn’t exist and the victims of police brutality deserve what they get. Another point conservatives like to bring up is that First Amendment’s freedom of speech doesn’t apply to the NFL players because they are employees on the job. An NFL owner could and should fire a player for not standing, really? What would the conservatives say if an NFL owner forced an NFL player to take a knee?

As a proud American, I fully support and understand the NFL players’ protest. I, too, agree that racism and police brutality (fascism), have found a friend in the Trump-Pence administration. Ignoring racism and fascism encourages it and that is un-American. Racism and fascism should be protested by all Americans, especially by our president. Our veterans, current military and first responders serve for every American. The president should too. Harry Callahan Goodyear

Happy with president’s views on F-35 Editor: It may not have been at the most opportune time, but hearing President Trump praise the F-35 recently has to be music to the ears of those of us in the West Valley. The president hasn’t always felt that way about the program, but I’m glad he does now because it is very much needed. There are constant threats coming from overseas and enemy countries are developing their own next-generation fighter jets. I thought it was important for the president to show that we will not only invest in programs like the F-35, but we will do so on a scale unmatched by any oth-

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Letters...continued from page 11 er country. Obviously, the F-35 has a huge impact on our community here in Arizona, but its greater impact is on keeping our country safe. Having commitment from the president can only help that endeavor. Frank Anghor Avondale

A modest proposal – with apologies to Jonathan Swift Editor: I sat today listening to the news of the day and now it always includes a dose of Donald J. Trump’s most recent insult on the American populace’s psyche. This prompted thoughts of my childhood and places and times at which I was told not to act like that. Like what, you say? Like Donald J. Trump! There’s Catechism, Sunday school, the Cub and Boys Scouts; at school and work. At none of these places would the behavior of Donald Trump have been encouraged or tolerated. But now I watch Donald J. Trump, the leader of our nation and arguably the leader of the Free World, act in ways that stupefy me. We have all heard the arguments from the supporters of Donald J. Trump on how he has either made or plans to Make America Great Again but at what cost? What price will we pay? Is what we, as a nation/world, got-

ten thus far better? As I sift through the pile of excrement that has fallen from his time in the White House thus far, I find anything much to brag about or embrace. I am sure the members of his dwindling support base can and look forward for more of the same. I end with this challenge: Recall the seven deadly sins. For those who don’t remember, they are: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. It is difficult for me, as these failed human characteristics come to mind, to have observed so many of these flaws being exhibited in one place, organization, administration or person: Donald J. Trump. How many have you seen in him, today, this week or since January 20, 2017? H. Joseph Avondale

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Editor: Some time ago, I noticed an article telling of plans to change the type of street lighting. I do understand that it can be an economically good thing, but please, not in historic Glendale. Maybe it would be better to rethink changing those street lights. We enjoy going there to have German food at Haus Murphy, and there are nice antique shops there, contributing to such a pleasant atmosphere. To me, the buildings with only two stories remind me of a small community near Watertown, New York; Brownville by name, where there is a paper-making factory. I went to Glendale with seniors from Buckeye on bus trip and we shopped and enjoyed browsing and buying. So, I do hope the wise city will not make an unwise move to spoil Old Town. Elly Zimmer Litchfield Park

Say ‘no’ to override Editor: Every election for past six years, the schools have asked for overrides. The powers that be always come across that this is the first and last time they have asked for it. It’s a rare occurrence. I am done voting for a school override tax once again. Fifty percent of our property tax goes to the schools. What do they do with the money? Gov. Ducey and the rest don’t want

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Cards’ new running back is a child abuser – don’t forget that By David Leibowitz

The day after the Arizona Cardinals traded for running back Adrian Peterson, I checked the sports pages and social media. Lots of analysis concerning who may protest the national anthem and whether such protests should be outlawed. Lots of celebration over the home team landing a seven-time Pro Bowler who maybe, just maybe, can turn around this disappointing season. And precisely zero talk of Adrian Peterson’s past misdeeds beating his 4-year-old son. Perhaps it’s a case of collective amnesia afflicting our sports scribes and football fans. Or maybe the statute of limitations for recalling Peterson’s crime – using a tree branch as a “switch” and “whooping” a small child until the boy’s back, legs, arms, buttocks and scrotum were bruised and lacerated – really is only three years. For you perhaps. But not for me. In case you’ve forgotten, let me refresh your memory: The May 2014 beating, which Peterson described as disciplining his son over pushing another boy, resulted in an indictment for

felony child abuse that September. That the opposing Tampa Bay Buccaneers November, Peterson plea-bargained last Sunday against the Cardinals. down to misdemeanor reckless assault, Winston was at the center of paying a $4,000 fine and agreeing to 80 much-reported rape accusations while hours community service. The bigger he attended my alma mater, Florida punishment? The case cost Peterson all State University. Regardless, FSU kept but one game of the 2014 Winston playing during the season, after he was placed 2013 football season, when on the National Football the Seminoles went 14-0 League’s exempt list, then and beat Auburn to win suspended. the national championship. The league reinstated PeWinston won the Heisman terson for the 2015 season. Trophy that year as the best But I have yet to reinstate player in college football. Peterson, 32, into the ranks Me, I will always rememof professional athletes for ber that championship as whom I will root, clap or the one that comes with otherwise countenance. an asterisk, because FSU In this Hall of Shame, won using a player who I David Leibowitz. (Photo Peterson joins the ranks courtesy Advisor Group) believe should never have of stars like Ben Roethlisbeen playing, much less berger and the now-retired Kobe Bry- been lauded for his achievements. ant, men – using the term in its genetOf course, I don’t get to make those ic sense, not in terms of character – I decisions. All I can control is my own would never want on my team under principles and my own passions, who any circumstances. Ironically, Peterson I personally choose to support. So no, shared this distinction with quarter- don’t expect me to buy a Cardinals back Jameis Winston, who captained jersey with a 23 on the front and “Pe-

terson” in white caps across the back. Don’t expect me to hop on the bandwagon should Peterson improbably lead the Bird Gang to Super Bowl LII in February. And don’t be surprised when I wonder aloud why Colin Kaepernick can’t earn a paycheck in the NFL while Adrian Peterson can? Or what the difference is between Peterson, the Cards’ starting halfback today, and Ray Rice, the former Baltimore Ravens All-Pro who knocked his wife out cold in a casino elevator in February 2014, and has never played a down of pro football since? To me, Peterson and Rice are cut from exactly the same hideous cloth. Still, come game time, the fans in Glendale will treat the legend they call A.P. like the Second Coming each time he touches the football. Right after they get done booing any player who dares disrespect that other piece of cloth we call the American flag. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

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Greetings, readers! And welcome back to Business Briefcase. Usually I like to start this section by giving you a little bit of fun information about the season, but this week I’m going to save the fun tidbits for the end. Here we have a great round up of events and businesses, and I’d like to get right into it. This variety of talking points spreads across the beautiful West Valley, from Avondale to Goodyear and Tolleson. This week will see quite the diverse array of events, so rather than dawdling, let’s move on to the news! First, some big news in Avondale. A 5.7-acre, 248,292-square-foot plot of land located at 207 E. Van Buren Street will soon be turned into a new assisted living and memory care facility by its new owner. The land’s longtime owner, Gerald Dennen, entered into a contract with Dennis Hoth of TransEquity Development Inc. for the land’s sale in June 2016, but the deal sat in escrow until mid-September, when it sold for $600,000. SVN Desert Commercial Advisors’ senior adviser Judy Jones negotiated the undeveloped asset’s sale after taking over its listing two years ago. Now, as the new owner, Hoth is expected to begin construction immediately. Richmond American Homes is introducing Canyon Trails in Goodyear. The new community will hold a grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 19. The ceremony will also include a tour of the facility’s Deacon model home and plenty of introductions to its other features. Canyon Trails will offer new homes in ranch and two-story floor plans, with

plenty of nearby parks, trails and other entertainment opportunities. Stop by the new unveiling ceremony to find out about all the great details. Reservations are required at 480-624-0255 for the complimentary lunch. Canyon Trails is located at 17336 W. Hadley Street. Leadership West recently announced 22 new members for the 24th year of its leadership program. The goal of the volunteer-driven nonprofit is to prepare West Valley leaders to “affect positive change” in the state, according to a press release. Through the program, these new members will embark on a nine-month journey to improve their leadership skills and make an overall difference in the community. These 22 new members occupy a variety of disciplines and backgrounds through which they can affect positive change. Business owners, educators and government employees from all around the West Valley are just some of the individuals that make up Class XXIV. But what would Business Briefcase be without an inclusion of the chamber? The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold Lunch N Learn 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, at the chamber, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. The frequently scheduled event will this time focus on end-of-year tax planning provided by LifeTyme Financial Group. Reservations are required at 623-932-2260 or info@ southwestvalleychamber.org. Before we end, let’s circle back to our start of Avondale, why don’t we? Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale is holding the final 2017 Keys to Car

The annual Community Health and Pet Health Expo is returning to Veterans Park in Tolleson from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 4. This year’s event, which will see the addition of G.A.I.N Day, will feature plenty of health and wellness vendors, as well as fun events like the dachshund races. (Photo courtesy City of Tolleson)

Seat Safety event from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 21. A variety of first responders, volunteers from Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health & Safety, and experts from Safe Kids Maricopa will be present at the free event to provide information on how to correctly install a car seat for maximum safety. Courtesy refreshments and music will also be provided at the event, which is located at 10101 W. Papago Freeway. To round out this week, here’s a fun one! The city of Tolleson will hold its annual Community Health and Pet Health Expo and G.A.I.N Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 4. With a huge focus on booths promoting people’s and pets’ health, the festival will also have an emphasis on free spay and neuter for cats and dogs, low cost vaccines, microchipping and rabies shots. Chihuahua, dachshund and larger dog races, as well as a celebrity look-alike contest are some of the other big draws. Health screenings and other essential information will also be

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provided for humans by other vendors. The G.A.I.N Day, or Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods, aspect is a new addition to the annual expo this year, with opportunities to meet the Tolleson Police Department’s SWAT, animal control, police and motorcycles officers. Raffles will be offered during the Community Health and Pet Health Expo and G.A.I.N Day for two adults and two children’s bikes. Food and drink vendors will also be available during the three-hour event. The festival will be located at Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren. Admission is free. Keep an eye out in future issues for a story about G.A.I.N., which is held in numerous cities and town. For more information about Tolleson’s event, call 623-4744992 or visit tollesonaz.org/events. That’s all the briefs for this week. Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Tempe-based Carvana opens Tolleson center WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Connor Dziawura

Carvana, an online used auto retailer, has steadily increased its presence throughout the country since its inception in 2012. The expansion continues with a 179,000-square-foot vehicle inspection and reconditioning center in Tolleson near 91st Avenue and Buckeye Road that opened Thursday, September 28. The facility created more than 100 jobs. The West Valley location is the first in this part of the States for Carvana, which was founded five years ago by Ben Huston, Ryan Keeton and Ernie Garcia. “I would say that part of our business model is being very transparent with the customer,” said Amy O’Hara, Carvana's associate director of communications. “Instead of trying to hide those imperfections or curt you away from them, we actually point them out, annotate them and show you where they are so you can... take a close-up look at it through a photo.” These annotations come from Carvana’s detailed, 150-point inspection process. Through its assembly line format, Carvana’s IRCs operate several primary stations. First, a general walk-around allows for a detailed inspection of the vehicle’s condition to see what work is required. The next step is putting forth the repairs, which could include new paint or fixing dents. Once the vehicle has been detailed, Carvana uses a 360-degree photo booth to take high-resolution photos of the vehicle’s interior and exterior for its online database. The IRC then stores the completed vehicles, of which the company has a countrywide inventory of over 7,000. This new IRC will help to facilitate the company’s growing operations. The facility is not open to the public. Once the vehicles are perfected, as O’Hara puts it, customers can sort the inventory based on aspects like year, make, model and color at Carvana.com. This also gives the consumer a convenient way to skip the dealership and bring the process home when financing and purchasing the vehicle of their choosing. “It’s all about putting the purchase process back in the customer’s hands to do it at their leisure and at the pace that they would like,” she said. “You can do all of that within as little as 10 minutes or you can take a few months to browse the car you want, keep an eye on it, add it to your favorites, and you’re really in control of the process.”

Carvana has a pricing system on its website; customers looking to sell or trade their vehicle can determine their car’s value in as few as 2 minutes. Vehicles can be delivered directly to the customer’s driveway or picked up at one of the company’s fully automated, coin-operated “car vending machines,” of which there are several U.S. locations. Carvana has a fly-and-drive program to provide customers with $200 toward airfare to personally drive their new purchase back from the car vending machines. The company has a sevenday money back guarantee. “We want to make sure that they feel comfortable about the purchase, they’re excited and that the delivery process works well with them,” O’Hara explained. Generally, Carvana offers free delivery within a 100-mile radius of the market in which it’s sold, O’Hara said. However, customers have met the company halfway to take advantage of these free delivery zones. Otherwise, the customer can pay a fee to have the vehicle delivered outside of that free zone.

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Formerly headquartered in Phoenix, the company moved to Tempe in June. Carvana has delivered to customers in 48 states, 38 of which have nextday delivery. Phoenix is among the company’s many free delivery markets. Carvana sold its first car in Atlanta in 2013, and now four years later, it has progressed from a small startup to initial public offering (IPO).

“It’s exciting to be able to be a part of and we wouldn’t be able to do that without the great employees we have and the excitement surrounding the company,” O’Hara said. “We’re a customer-first business. The customer is why we do what we do – to save them time and money – and being able to deliver on that promise every day is I think what makes this company really great.”

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New Rapid Recovery Center to speed up health care By Connor Dziawura

Mainstreet Health has invested $25 million into a new Rapid Recovery Center, which is on track to open in mid-November in Southwest Phoenix. A post-acute health care property developer, Mainstreet Health promotes four operational pillars through the Rapid Recovery Centers: clinical excellence, technology and communication, culture and patient experience, and purpose-built design. These guidelines allow Rapid Recovery Centers to operate smoothly and provide the fastest possible care for patients, whether it’s the facilities’ layout or services. The center is just one of four properties Mainstreet Health is bringing to the state. The company already opened a rehabilitation facility in Surprise, with Chandler and Tucson on track by the end of the year. The Arizona venture is a $100 million investment that will create 800-plus jobs. This isn’t an ordinary health care facility, however, as its design is aimed to treat recovery like a hotel stay. The post-acute facility allows patients to have seven-day, around-the-clock care following a hospital stint. “The focus of the patient population will be a transition from a hospital setting to a next level of care, which could be a home setting or it could be even into outpatient therapy or rehab to continue to progress to get better,” said Ed Smith, vice president of operations,

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designed features. On the second floor, Rapid Recovery Center offers single bedroom and studio-style assisted living apartments, where staff assist patients with activities like laundry and shopping. In the fitness room, patients can customize their schedule and frequency based on their needs. “Aggressive” physical and occupation therapies are offered, the latter of which includes cooking, cleaning and laundry. This therapy Rapid Recovery Center’s second floor features 24 assisted allows patients to move living apartments, available in either single bedroom or to the next level of care, studio styles. (West Valley View photo by Connor Dziawura) Bestic said. Other amenities provided at the Rapid medication when they’re discharged. “It helps with better outcomes and it Recovery Center include a movie theater, helps with patients not going back to a calming reflection room, a library with the hospital,” she said. games and a supervised outdoor patio The Rapid Recover Center also has for the cooler months. The facility also an electronic medical records software includes a beauty salon, although its system that houses patients’ information services are an additional charge. and needs. This allows the facilities Every month, the facility will offer physicians and nurses to make real-time a plethora of entertainment activities throughout each day. Movie nights, decisions, according to Smith. “A lot of other facilities have puzzles and crafts are just some of the technology, but you’re not going to find events that have been outlined. another facility in the Valley unless it’s “Part of the healing process is another Rapid Recovery facility that has promoting patients to get out of their this level of technology,” Bestic added. room as much as possible and as much Now with the facilities launching is comfortable,” Smith said. in Arizona and a Texas market to Call lights at each room allow patients to request on-duty nurses, with follow, the company expects growth. different colors depending on the level November is the projected launch date of care needed. Plenty of other safety for the Phoenix location, with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony features are implemented. And as such, training is always expected during the fourth quarter. “Arizona was selected as the launch important. pad for the operating company, for “One thing on the clinical side, the Rapid Recovery,” Smith said. “Just nurses get continual education on whether it be advancements in medicine in the Valley, there is a need for this or certain diagnoses or care paths,” type of transitional care at this level. Smith said. “We could have specialists It’s unique in that with the patient come and actually teach the nurses on experience, the physician-led model that particular diagnosis so that we can tied in through the electronic medical records that we have will help provide treat better patients on the board.” At the central nurses’ hub, a the service that’s needed in the market.” pharmaceutical dispensing unit that holds approximately 4,000 medications Rapid Recovery Center from can administer prescriptions for all 70 Mainstreet Health patients downstairs in 10 minutes, Bestic 3000 N. 91st Avenue estimated. It also allows the center to Phoenix send patients with a 30-day supply of rapidrecoverycenter.com

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Millennium coach encourages son’s football career WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Casey Pritchard

Being a dad is a hard job. Add coach helm Jalan’s team until the teen was to that and there’s an entirely new a freshman. Jalan asked his father to coach his team. challenge. “As a dad, that’s a proud moment,” That’s what Lamar Early, head Lamar said. “But as I told him, you’re football coach at Millennium High School, takes on every day. His son, going to earn everything you get. For Jalan, is a sophomore and the backup the last two years, he knows it.” Lamar doesn’t play favorites on his quarterback. Lamar said the key to balancing being a coach and dad is team, not even with Jalan. “You always hear coach is playing separating the two on the field. favoritism, but we don’t believe in “He knows me,” Lamar said. “He’s been around me since he was that,” Lamar said. “We believe in 5 on the field. He knows the buttons working hard. That’s how I was raised, and that’s how I raise as a coach, but also as a Jalan.” dad. But I never have, FOOTBALL Jalan is inspired by and never will, put dad his father, who played out (on the football field). He knows I’m coach first, dad second. collegiately at Ottawa University. Jalan The thing about being a head coach started training to become a football is you have to be able to separate the player from a young age. “When I was young I couldn’t lift emotions with your son and do what’s best for the team as the head coach. He weights, so it was throwing the ball around, running routes, working on understands it. It’s been good.” Jalan said he has a great relationship speed work, going through ladders and with Lamar, and admitted he doesn’t cones—simple stuff like that,” Jalan feel like dad while he’s on the football said. “He pushed me to be the best I could be, to be a better athlete.” field. Jalan is one of three quarterbacks for “On the field, he’s still a coach to Millennium. Ernie Pina has also seen me,” Jalan said. “It feels different, but it’s still fun to be out there having him reps at quarterback, while Zareq Brown gets the lion’s share of the workload. coach me.” “I’m young and I just got to this During the season, Lamar and Jalan are always talking shop. That’s school,” Jalan said. “I’m learning new not surprising considering their lives things. Every week it’s like a battle on revolve around football. Between the practice field.” Jalan has been behind center in games, practice, the weight room and watching film, the Tigers’ football three games, completing nine of 19 team spends at least 20 hours together passing attempts for 179 yards and per week, Lamar said. Then, Lamar a touchdown. The TD throw came against Mesa Skyline September 15. and Jalan go home. “It felt really good,” Jalan said of the “At home, all we talk about is football, football,” Jalan said. “It helps touchdown. “It was my first time being with building a closer relationship on on the field and I threw a touchdown, so it felt really good.” and off the field.” Lamar said he’s especially proud Before taking the job at Millennium, Lamar was the head coach at Estrella when he sees his son succeed on Foothills for seven years. Previously, the football field. At the same time, he served as assistant coach at Estrella. however, he expects that. “I’ve watched him as a Pop Warner When Jalan was younger, he was kid, and now in high school, I expect always on the sidelines for games. “He’s been around the game since that from him,” Lamar said. Jalan aspires to play in the NFL, but he was small, so he knows a lot just because he was brought up in it,” knows it will take a lot of hard work Lamar said. “He can do some things and dedication to achieve that goal. “I think football can take me a long and tell you some things that probably other kids can’t, just because of his way if I put in the effort,” Jalan said. Lamar will do anything he can for experience being around us.” Although Lamar is a longtime Jalan, and will push him just like he high school football coach, he didn’t does with every one of the athletes on

Millennium High School football coach Lamar Early, right, helms the team that includes his son Jalan, back-up quarterback. (West Valley View photo by Tim Sealy)

his team. “He and I always say you’ve got to stay grounded and humble, and keep working, because nothing comes easy,”

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Youngker boys XC team continuing run of success

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Casey Pritchard

Don’t tell the Youngker boys cross “He’s doing well. We’ll see if he can country team that dual-meet wins are finish up doing well.” Sanchez was Youngker’s highest unimportant. The Roughriders have a placer at the state meet in 2016, streak to uphold. Youngker’s boys are 53-0 in dual- finishing 41st in 17 minutes, 30 seconds. This year, Sanchez has loftier meet competitions in four seasons. “I didn’t bring it up, the kids did,” goals, Hutchison said. “I think his goal is he’d like to be Youngker coach Tim Hutchison said of our first all-state medalist; the streak. “I was like, ‘Oh we have not had one,” yeah. You’re right.’” Hutchison said. “It’s really The small team has CROSS hard to do.” only 15 athletes who have COUNTRY Medals are given to the recorded 5,000-meter top 21 finishers at state. times. However, it’s a good group of athletes who works hard, Last year, there were 228 runners who competed in Division II. Hutchison said. David Vallier is the other senior. He “They take pride in it,” he added. “We don’t have a lot of extra guys like we used was 156th at state last year, running a to. We’re not eight or nine deep. We’re 19:02. His best time so far this year is a 19:14, which was during a home meet. five deep, so they all have to do well.” Junior James Allen is the team’s No. Two seniors, two freshmen and a junior comprise the Roughriders’ top 2 runner. His best time this year, an five. Senior Joseph Sanchez is the top 18:01, is only 3 seconds slower than runner, and was an all-section medalist Sanchez’s best. “He’s done very well,” Hutchison last year. “He was ninth in section,” Hutchison said of Allen. “He went to camp this said, about last year’s sectional meet. summer and he’s come back with a

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Litchfield Park Branch Library invites kindergarten through second graders and their caregivers to an afternoon of stories and crafts from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extends to Estrella on the south and Tonopah on 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 news1@westvalleyview.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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and water will be provided. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.

18 Come & Play with Me

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

Cards & Games

Come down to the Fire Station at the Goodyear Community Park at 3075 N. Litchfield Road to play favorite games including Sequence, Rummikub, Mexican Train and more from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Snacks

Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord and her City Council will host a forum for residents to mingle with the council and build community relationships from 8 to 10 a.m. at Enroute Coffee and Tea House, 15605 W. Roosevelt Street, Suite 107. For information, call 623-882-7776.

United Way Storytime (Ages 0-6)

Children can sing, listen to stories and craft at 1 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. The first 25 children will receive a free book to take home. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Adult Book Discussion

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Movies @ Your Library

Computer Class

Master mouse skills, Microsoft Word, basic internet, eBooks and more at 6 p.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6314.

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Thursday will feature cardio, weight lifting and core training from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Friday

20 Unit 53 Drive-Thru Fridays

Let Unit 53 Auxiliary do the cooking during its drive-thru Fridays. Come down the American Legion Post 53 at 402 E. Narramore, Buckeye from 5 to 7 p.m. for a main dish, side and dessert. Meals are $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and younger. Call 24 hours in advance to enjoy dining in or drive-thru orders. For information, call 623-693-8624.

Volunteering @ Your Library & Museum

Looking for a way to give back to the community? Pick up a volunteer application and come to the new volunteer orientation 4 p.m. at the Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Crafternoons: Fun Fall Wreaths

The Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street invites children 3 and older for a fall craft from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. For information, call 602-652-3000.

EON: Business Workshops

Meet fellow businessmen and learn how to perfect public speaking and pitching at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Library Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6354.

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

Join other families at the Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road at 3 p.m. as they cool off and watch Rocket Dog. Snacks will be available for purchase. For information, call 623-349-6300.

CrossFit Fury at Fitness in the Park

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.

Alateen

The Christ Presbyterian Church at 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear, hosts a weekly Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Alateen allows teens affected by someone else’s drinking to share experiences, learn effective ways to cope with obstacles and support the friends and families of alcoholics. For information, call 623-882-0721.

Verrado Middle School Fall Festival

The Verrado Middle School Fall Festival brings food trucks and carnival games to the facility from 4 to 8 p.m., and entertainment from 5 to 7 p.m. Other activities include a silent auction, inflatables and vendors. Funds to go the school, which is located at 20880 W. Main Street, Buckeye.

Murder mystery night

Slaughter High celebrates its 25th anniversary with a masquerade party—but be prepared. One alumnus is a murderer and has big plans for the reunion. Witness the fun from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 21, at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Advanced registration is required for the event. To register, contact librarian Denise Thurman at 623-333-2644 or dthurman@avondale.org.

Saturday

21 Fall Festival

Come down to the Goodyear Ballpark at 1933 S. Ballpark Way from 5 to 9 p.m. for family fun. Admission is free and includes a pumpkin patch, corn hole, train rides and more. For information, call 623-882-3120.

Western Avenue Rocktober Fest

Celebrate the end of triple-digit heat and the start of fall with a street festival honoring our veterans from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Historic Avondale Merchants Association is taking over Western Avenue, between Sixth Street and Third Avenue, and filling it with a bustling marketplace, where guests can shop and support veteran artists and crafters, small businesses and vendors. The event also features a beer garden, live music, an auto show and a kids’ zone. For information, visit historicavondale.org.

Seat Check Saturday

Larry H. Miller Dealerships, Safe Kids Maricopa County and local first responders are teaming up to provide a free car seat and inspections to the public. Come down to Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Avondale at 10101 W. Papago Freeway from 8 to 11 a.m. to increase car safety and receive a car seat inspection. For information, call 480-865-3985.

Girls Just Want to Shop Halloween Extravaganza

Goodyear Community Park is hosting a Halloween-themed shopping extravaganza with more than 30 vendors. Come down to 3151 Litchfield Road from 2 to 6 p.m. for shopping trick-or-treating, Kona ice, raffles and more. For information, call 623-882-7525.

Buena Vista Bookmobile

The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at 2000 S. Apache Road, Buckeye, from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors can get library cards and check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Skyline Meetup Hike

Bring water and join fellow hikers at 8 a.m. to explore the Valley’s newest regional park at Skyline Park Space G, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For information, call 623-349-6621.

Book Discussion with Catherine Leas

Catherine Leas will discuss her new book, Religious Extremism: Unnatural State of Mind, at 10 a.m. at Toscana’s, 16262 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. For information, call 623-386-5238.

Sunday

22 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.

Contemplative Prayer & Meditation

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 5 to 6 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

The Litchfield Park Historical Society and Museum will celebrate the opening of Litchfield Park

The First 100 Years, an exhibition that shows how the city evolved from a small company town to how it stands now. The opening reception is from 1 to 5 p.m at the museum, 13912 W. Camelback Road. Call 623-535-4414 or visit lphsmuseum. com for more information.

Monday

23 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.

Ignite Yoga at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Monday will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Divorce Support Group

DivorceCare will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The group hopes to empower divorced and separated people to discover hope and healing with videos, a workbook, a trained facilitator and group discussion.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017 The workbook is $15, and scholarships are available. For information, call 909-241-2516.

Tuesday

Kids Support Group

DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. The program allows healing for children 5 through 12 who are struggling with the pain of divorce and separation. Cost is $15, and scholarships are available. For information, call 909-241-2516.

ASL Classes

The Coyote Branch Library at 21699 W. Yuma Road, Buckeye, is offering an ongoing series of classes on American Sign Language from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mondays. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Book Discussion Group for Adults

Stop by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street to pick up any novel by Jodi Picoult before the library’s discussion at 1 p.m. For information, call 602-651-3507.

Goodyear City Council Regular Meeting

The Goodyear City Council meets at 6 p.m. in the Goodyear Justice Center, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-932-3910.

24 Bingo

The American Legion Post No. 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday starting at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Toddler Storytime

Bring children ages 2-3 at 11:15 a.m. to listen to stories and music at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Buckeye Business Connection

Buckeye Chamber hosts the Buckeye Business Connection every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the chamber office at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. This group serves coffee and a light breakfast and networks with business members in the community. Each week, there will be a different guest speaker. For information, call 623-386-2727.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free work-

out program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Tuesday will feature Pilates and yoga from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623349-6350.

Hot Coffee Series

Enjoy a lecture series on arts and culture featuring guest speaker Joseph Salazar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Total Wine & More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-7530.

Chess Club for T(w)eens

Are you a chess whiz? The Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard invites kids ages 11-16 to learn or practice their chess moves from 4 to 5 p.m. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Family Book Club

Litchfield Park Branch Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard hosts a monthly book club for children ages 9-12 and their parents. Come down to the library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to read a great book, discuss and enjoy snacks and activities. Books will be provided for registered families. For information, call 602-652-3456.

Teen Volunteer Tuesdays (Ages 13-18)

Teens looking to serve their community and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library’s Volunteer Tuesdays from

3 to 5 p.m. at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Wednesday

25 POUND at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that provides a park where children can play while parents exercise. Wednesday will feature a fast-paced workout with drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

RX 360 Adult Workshop

Join RX 360 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Goodyear Goodwill Career Center, 211 Litchfield Road, for a presentation on how to safely discard prescriptions, keep them away from children and prevent medication abuse. For information, call 623-932-1304.

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.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Litchfield Park Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 4 p.m. at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard and has helped improve children’s reading skills as well as confidence. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Needle & Thread

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.

STEAM Spot

The Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, holds an interactive program for kids interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Costume Time

Visit the Downtown Buckeye Public Library at 310 N. Sixth Street in costume for a spooky story at 11:15 a.m. For information, call 623-349-6300.

Thursday

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.

Costume Parade Storytime (Ages 2-6)

Come down to Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library at 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale, for a Halloween story, a costume trade and trick-or-treating at 11:15 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Baby Time

Bring babies through age 2 for an interactive lap-sit program with books and music at 11:15 a.m. at the Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Preschool Time

Help prepare preschoolers for reading through music, books, games and crafts from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Toddler Storytime

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

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A Story to Tell: Granite Mountain Hotshots immortalized in ‘Only the Brave’ 22

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Connor Dziawura

When the Yarnell Hill Fire resulted in the deaths of 19 of the Prescott Fire Department’s Granite Mountain Hotshots in 2013, millions across the country were stunned. The tragedy was the greatest loss of firefighters’ lives in the United States since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Now four years later, the story of the brave men who made up the special skills team that tackled the massive wildfire is being told in one of the most immortalizing ways possible–film. Only the Brave, which will be distributed by Columbia Pictures on October 20, aims to honor the firefighters and the sacrifices they made for their families and community. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and supported by an A-list cast, the film stars Josh Brolin as Eric Marsh, Miles Teller as Brendan McDonough, Jeff Bridges as Duane Steinbrink and James Badge Dale as Jesse Steed, with Taylor Kitsch as Chris MacKenzie and Jennifer Connelly as Amanda Marsh. And with such a large cast, each actor was affected by the story in a different way. “I live in New York City. I couldn’t be further from here,” said Dale, who, along with several other cast members, was in town for a red carpet premiere at Tempe Marketplace. “The week of the Yarnell Hill Fire, I was riding the 6 Train downtown. So, I’m in the subway and New York Times had a twopage article on these guys. I couldn’t get it out of my head.” Dale read about Marsh, Steed and MacKenzie and how hard they worked to become a Tier One firefighting crew. “I don’t know how to describe it but that moment meant something to me,” he said. When Dale received the call offering him a role three years later, the answer was an obvious choice. “It all came flooding back and I just said yes,” Dale explained. “We’re storytellers and I think I have something to give to the story.” Teller, on the other hand, wasn’t familiar with the 2013 tragedy. Teller plays Brendan “Donut” McDonough, who is the lone survivor of the 20-man

hotshot crew. McDonough served as the group’s lookout during the fatal fire. “I was excited that they were making a film about this,” Teller said. “These are our countrymen. These are our first responders, these are the people who – when we have a crisis in our country – are going out there to save lives. I was excited to work on this because a lot of the guys who do this job, they reminded me of friends of mine. I just think they’re the best types of individuals that we have.” The subject matter and character arc spoke to Teller, he said. “The sacrifices these guys make, the type of character that they had, the amount of integrity and pride they take in their job,” Teller said. “For me, personally, just playing Brendan, I felt like Brendan had a really unique arc that I hadn’t necessarily seen before. I wanted to lend myself to that.” For Dale, the subject and men of the story were also inspiring. “For these guys, there was never just OK,” Dale said. “It was, ‘How do I go to this?’ There was something about their work ethic, their passion, what they did to become Tier One. It’s infectious and I think that’s the best of us as human beings. And then it was the fact that not one of them left each other’s side. Not one of them left each other’s side.” Despite the price paid by the men of this special unit, many people still do not know what sets a hotshot crew apart from traditional firefighters. Hotshot is a term specially designated for a firefighter trained to fight wildfires. They use special techniques and training to prevent the spread of these large-scale fires. In preparation for the film, the cast worked with multiple former Granite Mountain Hotshots to ensure accuracy, part of which required a special boot camp to train the actors. “The boot camp was pretty tough,” Teller said. “It was really hot, it was uncomfortable, it was a week long and it was pretty intense. It was a lot of hiking at altitude–a lot of hiking carrying weight. I mean you have these guys hiking up these really kind of steep inclines with a lot of tools and

Brendan McDonough (Miles Teller) and Chris MacKenzie (Taylor Kitsch) plan to do the backburn at the Chiricahua Mountain fireline in Columbia Pictures’ Only the Brave, the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. (Photo by Richard Foreman)

chainsaws and a lot of weight in their packs. It’s a unique skill set that these guys have.” “They just gave us a little taste, and they were clear about it,” Dale added. “They were clear, like, ‘This is not real. You guys aren’t firefighters. You can’t do what we do but we can’t do what you do, and so we’re going to give you a taste of this.’” Nonetheless, the firefighters were supportive of the film, he added. “They could not have been more supportive and more giving to us in saying, ‘Hey man, you can do this. You can tell the story of Jesse Steed; he was one of my best friends and I trust you,’” Dale said. “That’s just a metaphor for the way these guys live. They gave to us as actors even while we’re filming.” For the actors, meeting other first responders and their families was important for the preparation process. Prior to filming, Teller flew to Prescott to meet McDonough, who he describes as an “open book” and a “subject matter expert.” “We had a lot of guys come into boot camp who knew these guys on a very personal level and professionally, and so we got a good taste of it,” Teller said. “And then I think as far as the families go, we’d have a couple of them on set and that was just a reminder of this is real life and we can put the uniform on

and take it off, and we can make the movie and then we can finish it and do another movie, but for these families this is forever. Making this movie is going to affect them for the rest of their life.” Now after months of intense preparation and filming for the emotionally demanding roles that comprise Only the Brave’s true story, the complete work hits its stars hard. “It was emotional because, for the actors, when we watch it, we got to live through it,” Teller said. “It’s like, yeah you’re acting, but when you’re doing it you better not feel like you’re acting. Hopefully you’re able to get inside that person’s skin and to feel like you’re living that moment vicariously. “It was tough. I went through that as Brendan. So when I watch it I get those emotions back. Those last couple moments are really tough but for the most part I’m watching I’m smiling a lot of the time because I’m thinking back on how much fun we had.” “This experience has been very humbling for me and all I can say is that I hope we’ve told the story with honor and respect, that Jesse Steed’s family looks at the film and are able to say to the kids, ‘that’s your father,’” Dale said. “I hope that all the family members are proud of their boys and how much they gave.”

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Big Brothers Big Sisters looking for male mentors WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

By Brandi Devlin

For the past three years, Jasani and Big Brother Brian Shanley have formed a bond that has changed their lives, and had an impact on their families and community. Jasani, 12, who lives with his mother in Glendale and has no contact with his father, needed a male role model who could not only spend time with him but also be a positive influence in his life. In 2014, his mother enrolled him in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona program where he was matched to Shanley, who lives in the West Valley. “He’s a great kid, very outgoing and inquisitive,” Shanley said. “To be able to be a part of a young man’s life and to attempt to guide him in through the rough waters of adolescence is very gratifying.” Susan Wiltfong, the organization’s vice president of programs, agreed. “By being a consistent presence in a Jasani’s life, someone he can depend on to be a friend, Brian is helping him build confidence and plan his future,” Wiltfong said.

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Because there are many boys like Jasani in the West Valley, Big Brothers Big Sisters has renewed its call for men in the area to volunteer. Fewer men than women volunteer to be Bigs so the volunteer pool for Big Brothers is smaller than the demand. Some boys in the West Valley are waiting more than a year to be matched. “These boys may be one decision away from making the wrong decision that will alter the course of their lives forever and that’s why we’d like to get them matched as soon as possible,” Wiltfong said. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona matches more than 1,500 youth each year with mentors. While the emphasis is on the one-to-one relationship, there is a ripple effect through their families, their schools and our community. Children who have mentors report stronger relationships with their parents, better attitudes toward school, and an increased desire to become active in their communities. Volunteers are matched with a child

in their area who shares their interests, and they meet two times each month over the course of a year to spend quality time together. Because of generous community partners, matches have access to tickets to sporting events, arcades and attractions, and enjoy discounts at restaurants and businesses throughout the valley. Volunteers also have opportunities to attend exclusive events and meet Brian Shanley and his “Little Brother,” Jasani, enjoy to baseball games and spending time together. other Bigs who share their going (Photo courtesy Big Brothers Big Sisters) commitment to building a stronger community. and plan to live in the Valley for one Big Brothers Big Sisters asked for a year. The volunteer onboarding process commitment of four hours per month includes an online application, interview, for one year. However, most matches training, and a background check. stay together for more than two years. Those interested in becoming a “Honestly, it’s among the best things volunteer can visit bbbsaz.org to I’ve ever done and I think I get more complete an online application and out of it than he does,” Shanley said. register to attend an orientation Volunteers must be at least 18 years training. For more information, call old, hold a valid Arizona driver’s license, 602-264-BIGS.

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Valley’s largest haunt Booty’s wins award for nation’s best wings continues its rich tradition

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

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Booty’s Wings, which has a location in Buckeye, has bragging rights to best wings in the nation after recently winning the prize at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York. It won two other awards—second place for its traditional medium sauce, and second place for best show in wing for Cajun bacon alfredo. Booty’s has won 12 awards in five years at the prestigious competition. The 16th annual two-day festival runs every year on Labor Day weekend, with restaurants from across the country competing in a variety of categories. The festival serves thousands of wings each year to a crowd of about 75,000 people. “It’s a great contest that validates what our loyal customers in Phoenix already knew, that we make the best wings in America,” said Andy LiButti,

founder and co-owner. His partner, Peggy Young, added, “This was our fifth consecutive year attending the festival and to come away with 12 trophies in five years is very rewarding.” Booty’s Wings has two locations, Surprise, 15557 W. Bell Road, Suite 405, 623-546-7757; and Buckeye, 1300 S. Watson Road, Suite 109, 623-386-3080. The restaurants cater to family dining with its sports bar theme, and an extensive made-from-scratch menu that includes more than 50 varieties of award-winning chicken wings, plus burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps and appetizers. Booty’s features daily happy hours, plenty of televisions that show sporting events, live acoustic music on Wednesdays and Fridays, and DJ trivia on Tuesdays and different daily specials. For more information, contact bootyswings.com.

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While being chased by a chainsaw-wielding clown sounds horrific and deranged, at Fear Farm it’s just the norm. From the scenery to the makeup and costumes, Fear Farm is Arizona’s largest and most detailed haunt. General Manager Zack Busse takes pride in the 18-year tradition (Top) Tremmors set forth by his father and Flinch. (Right) that started as one Harvester. (Photos courtesy Fear Farm) giant corn maze. It has since evolved into a multihaunt attraction. Every board, wall and trap door was built by hand under the supervision of Busse and his father. Now Fear Farm has five attractions, something that pleases guests. “I thought it was really cool that they had different themes at each haunt,” said visitor Hanna Reim. “You could do five totally different houses all in one place.” The actors are what truly make the magic happen, according to Busse. Guest Jodi Guerrero agreed. “I liked how in-character the actors At night, the attractions transform were in each show. It was the best from an empty scene into a frightening haunted-theme place I’ve ever been to.” experience. Sometimes, it’s so scary Each haunt is meticulously planned that guests are unable to continue. Busse by Busse during the off season. said he has dealt with panic attacks, In recent years, they have utilized heart attacks and people jumping out animatronics to add to the overall of windows. Unfortunately, it’s not ambiance. During off-season, at least uncommon for actors to be hit during one haunt is replaced and remodeled a scene. each year, so as not to become stagnant. “Part of our training is telling each “In our spare time, if we’re not and every actor you’re going to get actually building something, we’re hit,” he said. watching movies or playing video While Busse and his actors try to games coming up with new ideas,” avoid these incidents, it certainly is Busse said. “It all starts with an idea, a testament to how scary the farm is. then we start going to work.” However, security is tight and the The building starts around May, and Phoenix Police Department as well as gets busier as October approaches. medics are always on site. “What we lack in extremely detailed Fear Farm’s title of Arizona’s largest sets we make up for in size,” he said. haunted attraction is well-deserved. During the day, the haunts look like The time and effort that Busse and so any other set for a movie, devoid of many other people put into the haunts actors and special effects. year-round show the dedication and “The magic really happens at night,” commitment each of them has to Busse said. “It’s a lot different during making—and keeping—Fear Farm as the day.” one of the best haunts in the Southwest.

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Saddle Mountain wins gold at world’s largest beer competition

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By Dave Clark

Goodyear’s Saddle Mountain Brewing Company won a gold medal at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival October 7 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Presented by the Brewers Association, the festival is the world’s largest commercial beer competition and recognizes the most outstanding American-produced beers. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company was recognized in the ScottishStyle Ale beer-style category for its Taildragger Clan-Destine. Clan-Destine is a malt-forward beer, with flavors of toffee and caramel sugar that linger. Light brown in appearance with red tones, the beer pairs well with many Saddle Mountain Brewing Company menu items, such as its fish and chips, burgers, pastrami and corned beef. The name is a play on words, derived from the concept of a Scottish clan and the word clandestine. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company is a full-service Americanstyle gastro-brewpub that offers a full menu to coincide with an extensive lineup of house-brewed beers. The staff brews its lineup of beers under the name Taildragger; a nod to owner

Jacob Hansen’s love for all-things aviation. “This is the greatest honor we could possibly have hoped for. Brewmaster Neal Huttenhow deserves all the credit for crafting such a fantastic Scottish-Style Ale,” said Jacob Hansen, Saddle Mountain Brewing Company owner. The 2017 competition winners were selected by an international panel of 276 expert judges from 7,923 entries, plus 118 Pro-Am entries, received from 2,217 U.S. breweries. “Each year the Great American Beer Festival showcases the best that American brewers have to offer,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager, Great American Beer Festival. “With a record 8,000-plus entries, this year’s competition was the most competitive to date.” Saddle Mountain will celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, October 21. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company 15651 W. Roosevelt Street Goodyear 623-249-5520 saddlemountainbrewing.com

Overnight kickball tourney part of Billy Moore Days

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Avondale’s ballfields at Festival Fields will turn into a haunted ghost town for the first Adult Halloween Kickball Tournament on Friday, October 27. The double-elimination tournament will have costume contests for best individual and group costumes. The cost is $100 per team; alcohol permits are available for an extra $25 per team. The event starts at 8 p.m., and will last late into the night. The Kickball Tournament is one of many events hosted on the weekend

of Billy Moore Days, a four-day event that takes place October 26 to October 29. Billy Moore Days is a an Avondale tradition, named for its founder, and celebrated for more than five decades. For more information or to register, contact Stacy Lafortune by calling 623333-2413 or via email at slafortune@ avondale.org. Registration deadline is Monday, October 23. Festival Fields is located at 101 E. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. Visit billymooredays.com for a complete schedule of events.

Saddle Mountain won gold at the 2017 Great American Beer Festival. (Photo courtesy Saddle Mountain Brewing.)

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Patrons explored a variety of lifestyles through Goodyear’s Art of Cultures Expo on Saturday, October 14. It featured food, entertainment and demonstrations by artisans, craftspeople and artists who were eager to share their heritage. Bands performed reggae and accordion music, as well as traditional Indian, salsa and bachata dances. There were stations where participants could make and take art. 1. Members of Ballet Folklorico Esperanza perform traditional dance in colorful outfits; 2. Jordan Smith of Buckeye creates a picture of a turtle with colorful tape; 3. Master storyteller Sean Buvala entertains visitors with animated tales; 4. Musician Victor Caldee of Cuban Connection plays popular traditional songs from the island; 5. Artist Connie Whitlock works her favorite medium—clay—as she throws pottery and answers questions from visitors; 6. Lala Guindo, 11, of Glendale puts a personal spin on a shared work of art; 7. Spray paint artist Annmarie Perry demonstrates how she makes her very popular works.

Local farmers help Eichman named Saddle Mountain to Agri-Techsans district secure grant SCHOOLS

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Loren Ratlief, right, presented America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program grant to Superintendent Dr. Paul Tighe at a Saddle Mountain governing board meeting in September. (Photo courtesy Saddle Mountain Unified School District)

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski With the support of local farmers, the Saddle Mountain Unified School District received a $25,000 America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program grant, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Tonopah Valley High School will establish a Vex Robotics program with the grant, achieved through a nomination by the Dalley family farm. To qualify for a Grow Rural Education grant, farmers in eligible counties must nominate districts to compete for a merit-based grant of either $10,000 or $25,000. Nominated school districts then submitted a grant application describing their STEMfocused projects. The program’s Farmer Advisory Council, consisting of approximately 30 agricultural leaders, reviewed the finalists’ applications and selected the winning school districts. “We are very excited to receive this grant, which will allow us to provide unique learning opportunities for our students to apply problem-solving skills using robotics technology,”

said Dr. Paul Tighe, Saddle Mountain superintendent. Monsanto Fund president Al Mitchell said the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program works with agriculturists to help make their local communities a better place by preparing their students for successful careers. “The schools we’ve worked with tell us that the grants they receive through the Grow Rural Education program have real results,” Mitchell said. “In many cases, students seem more excited and interested in what they’re learning and the programs funded by these grants have resulted in higher student engagement in STEM.” This year, the Grow Rural Education program will award $2.3 million to deserving schools. Since the program began in 2011, it has awarded more than $14 million to more than 750 schools in rural U.S. communities. To view a complete list of winners or to learn more about the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program, visit GrowRuralEducation.com.

Hannah Eichman of Buckeye was named to the 2017-2018 team of AgriTechsans, Texas Tech University’s awardwinning organization of student recruiters. A junior animal science major, Eichman would like to work in event and facility coordination for stock shows. Comprised of select undergraduates from every department in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, this year’s Agri-Techsans are diverse. Brandyl Brooks, the college’s official recruiter, noted that though the organization’s diversity serves Texas Tech and prospective students equally well, all Agri-Techsans have at least one thing in common—their enthusiasm for the university and the college’s programs. “We only look for exceptional students who are enthusiastic about Texas Tech and CASNR, who will take an active and responsible part in our organization, and can maintain their grades while devoting time and lots of energy to promoting CASNR,” she said. Selected each spring for the following academic year, AgriTechsans must be nominated by either a faculty member or a current AgriTechsan, maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and be a full-time student in CASNR. “Agri-Techsans travel to high school career days, job fairs, class presentations, and club meetings throughout the region to inform prospective students about the

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Millennium student perseveres with Girls Nation, Key Club By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Millennium High School student Andrea Amavisca describes her lifestyle as boring. She is anything but dull. Passionate about helping others, she attended Girls Nation, an annual civic training program run by the American Legion Auxiliary; and the Key Club International Convention in San Antonio. The latter is a studentled organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others. “I had a busy summer,” said Amavisca, 17, with a laugh. She was one of two Arizona students who participated in Girls Nation, a step higher than Girls State, in Washington, D.C. Students learn about government. “I participated in Girls State and I just decided to run for the position of Girls Nation senator,” said Amavisca, who wants to attend ASU. “I literally couldn’t believe it when I ran. It was one of the most exciting things ever. They flew me out and they drove me to the convention center. It was a lot of fun. I met a lot of people. “It’s amazing. That really inspired me to minor in political science. I want to major in environmental

science. I want to work at a city level and then minor in political science. That’s because of Girls State and Girls Nation.” Amavisca is also into dance, and she’s the National Honor Society Chapter president. In Key Club, she served as lieutenant governor in the Estrella Division. “I won an international award in San Antonio for my term,” she said. “It was the Robert S. Lucas Award, which is presented to outstanding lieutenant governors.” She described Key Club as a volunteer community service and leadership organization. The group hosts service projects and fundraisers for organizations that Key Club partners with internationally like UNICEF, Children’s Miracle Network and the March of Dimes. “She’s a gifted learner since she was very young,” said her mother, Adriana. “She learns quickly. She’s gifted in the oral and verbal areas. I’m a teacher and I got my gifted endorsement to be able to serve my students and understand the way she learns. “She’s very curious and very passionate. She’s very persuasive and argumentative, too.”

Millennium High School student Andrea Amavisca traveled to Washington, D.C., this summer to participate in Girls Nation. (Photo courtesy Adriana Amavisca)

Water festival teaches students the resource’s importance By Veronica Galek

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the students become water engineers in watershed planning while packing snow on the mountains of a watershed model that depicts the Valley. They talk about how water gets to our city and how to manage and protect the water quality for now and into the future.” Students will also hear the historical significance of accessibility of water. “Water history and technology are important in the water conservation activity,” Avila said. “Students learn about their ancestors and how inaccessible water was for them. They learn to appreciate the accessibility and convenience of tap water. Students will learn about the ways they can reduce the amount of water they use in their everyday lives and how they become responsible water stewards.”

Tolleson Union, Sprint providing technology to deserving families SCHOOLS

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

More than 100 students from Copper Canyon and Westview high schools, both of which are in the Tolleson Union High School District, were selected to participate in Sprint’s 1Million Project on October 9. The students listened to guest speakers from the district and governing board, as well as a representative from Sprint. Afterward, the pupils lined up and in a style modeling a graduation ceremony, walked across the stage, some students with family members, to have a photo taken with their new tablet. As part of the program, the two schools will receive 800 tablet devices for students who have limited or no connection and/or no computers in the household. The plan covers the next four years, and every year, TUHSD will receive additional devices based on availability and need. The 8-inch

tablets include a wireless card for internet connection, an internal hot spot, and an unlimited text and voice plan. This year, TUHSD and Sprint are rolling out the program to ninth- and 10th-grade students, with 200 tablets allocated for each grade level for each of the two schools. “Although the district provides computer access before and after school at each of our campuses, many of our students are unable to take advantage of these resources Westview and Copper Canyon high school students received tablets, thanks to an agreement because family obligations may between the Tolleson Union High School District and Sprint. (Photo courtesy Tolleson Union High require them to care for younger School District) siblings or to work in support of digital textbooks, internet access at to participate in Sprint’s program will their families,” said Joseph Ortiz, Tolleson Union High School District home is vital to our students’ ability allow them to have greater access to the to complete homework assignments. resources and digital tools necessary spokesman. “As our district continues to adopt Offering our students the opportunity for their success in high school.”

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Bobbie Jo Lindley of Goodyear passed away October 5, 2017. She was born October 31, 1930 in Lefores, Texas to Robert Bonner and Jewell Watts. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Rainbow Valley. Bobbie is survived by her son, Daryl Lindley; sisters, Joyce Harris and Sue Rockwell; brother, Olen Bonner; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene; daughter, Pam; and grandsons, Brian Dukes and Jeremy Dukes. A private Celebration of Life was held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 15, 2017. Burial will take place at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Peter J. Donatella, age 81 of Phoenix, AZ died October 11, 2017. He was born March 18, 1936 in Englewood, NJ to Romeo Osvaldo and Mary Julia. Peter is survived by his wife of 29 years, Raye Donatella; four daughters, Terry Rodriguez, Jo Anne Donatella, Patti Donatella, and Eileen Donatella; two sons, Dale Atkinson and Donald Atkinson; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Lane. A memorial service was held October 17, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, AZ. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Sophia Lucie Barton, 13 of Litchfield Park, AZ died suddenly in a horseback riding accident in Hermosillo, SON Mexico on Monday October 9th, 2017. Sophia joins her beloved papa Michael David Barton, who preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by her mother Lucy, and brother Miguel, as well as a large extended family with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, both in Minnesota and Mexico. Sophia shone brightly in the lives of her family in Minnesota, where she was born, and was the "estrella brillante" of her family in Mexico, where she died. Those in between in Arizona where she lived will carry the light of her memory in their hearts for the remainder of their lives. Sophia was a student in the eighth grade at Trivium Prep Academy in Goodyear AZ and had previously attended L. Thomas Heck in Litchfield Park. She loved to dance, was an avid photographer, and had recently started music lessons in piano and voice. She was a gifted artist in so many ways, but her greatest gift was that of generosity and caring about others. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 20th at 3 PM at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W Indian School Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395.

Steve Franklin Steve Franklin, 68, passed away October 5, 2017 with family by his side. He was born to Robert and Beryl Franklin of Phoenix on January 17, 1949. Steve is survived by his wife of 31 years, Polly; sister, Nancy Morrison; sons, Aaron, Chris, and Danny; daughters, Holly and Katie Ann; and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cindy Worthy. Donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

Charles Fletcher Fought, 67, of Avondale, passed away on October 6, 2017 in Goodyear of kidney cancer. He was born on June 14, 1950 in Beloit, Wisconsin, to James & Evelyn Fought. Charles is survived by 3 sisters, Sandra Brooks, Jayne Tudor, and Cathy Lambrecht. Condolences may be left for the family at Avenidas FuneralChapel.com

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Larry Eugene Rousan, age 75 of Avondale, died September 24, 2017 in Surprise. He was born January 27, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to Homer E. Rousan and Nancy V. Miner. Larry is survived by his wife, Brenda F. Rousan; daughter, Tracy M. Rousan; son, Timothy M. Rousan; sister, Cathy Rousan; brother, Homer E. Rousan, Jr. and L.K. Wood, Jr.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer E. Rousan; mother, Nancy V. Wood; sister, Nancy Jane Gunter; and son, Larry K. Rousan. A memorial service will be held at a future date at SGI-USA Phoenix Buddhist Center, 1930 E Myrtle Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020. The family suggests that donations be made to SGI-USA - Phoenix. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ.

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Sean E. Thompson, Funeral Director Cynthia Thompson, Owner

Larry Eugene Rousan

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A word about obituaries

The West Valley View publishes free obituaries for people who were residents or former residents of the West Valley. We also encourage the use of photos with obituaries. Photos will be cropped to a head shot, so they must be of fairly high resolution if submitted electronically. Free obituaries are edited to conform to newspaper style and run as space is available. People who wish to have obituaries published verbatim, without any editing may purchase a paid obituary; call 480-898-6465. All obituaries may be may submitted via email at obits@timespublications.com. Deadline for obituaries is Thursday at 5pm for the Wednesday.

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Glenn E. Chapman Glenn E. Chapman, age 84 of Buckeye died on October 1, 2017 from heart failure while under the care of AZ Family Hospice. He was a member of Buckeye First Assembly of God Church and loved the Lord with all his heart. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Chapman; three children, Sandra, Susan and Sheri and three step-children, Stephanie, Shelley and Shannon and his brother, Earl. Preceded in death by his beloved parents, Robert and Mildred Chapman and his brother, Troy Chapman. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 4th at 10:00 AM at Buckeye First Assembly of God Church, 23230 MC85, Buckeye. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made in Glenn's honor to Buckeye First Assembly of God Children / Youth ministries.

Roy J. McGreal Roy J. McGreal died September 15, 2017 at the age of 100 in Litchfield Park, AZ. Predeceased by his wife, Eva (Flannigan) McGreal, in 2010, Roy is survived by 9 nieces and nephews: Richard (Mary Munday) Clark, Kerry (Rick) Danforth, James (Buffie Bolger) O’Connell, Teresa (Harry) Ackstein, John (Nancy) Clark, Lori O’Connell, William Ray, Francie Ray and Amy (Tim) Devlin. Roy was born on the South Side of Chicago, the only son of Anne (Ruane) and Dominic McGreal and brother to three sisters: Bernice Clark (d. 1969), Virginia O’Connell (d. 1979) and Jean Ray (d. 2011). He attended St. Columbanus G.S. and Hyde Park H.S., and received a B.A. in Accounting from DePaul Univ. Roy enlisted in the Army in Dec. 1941 and was a Warrant Officer in the Pacific theater.After the war, he and his brother-in-law opened Arjay’s Liquor Mart & Tap Room, a Marquette Park institution for forty years. After retiring, Roy, a life-long golfer, built a house on the golf course at PebbleCreek Resort Community in Goodyear, AZ. He loved his life there, golfed frequently, enjoyed an active social life, and welcomed visits from his nieces and nephews. At 78, he married the love of his life, Eva Flannigan. Roy was a loving and supportive uncle to his nine nieces and nephews and took an active interest in their lives from the day they were born until the day he died. He instilled confidence in them, believing they were all talented, smart and capable of anything they set their minds to. He was extraordinarily kind and compassionate. If he saw someone who looked lonely or sad, he’d go out of his way to smile and engage them in conversation, whether he knew them or not. He often quoted one of his father’s sayings that a person wasn’t completely dressed unless he wore a smile on his face. Roy always had a smile ready for family, friends and strangers-a smile and love. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 1 :00 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale, AZ. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Condolences for the family may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

West Valley View 250 N. Litchfield #130, Goodyear AZ 85338

ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 Bundles of unconditional love left

Feral (wild) kittens, partially socialized. Will need extra time spent with them, in the beginning, to bond with you. Affectionate & playful. 5 months old. After 2pm 623-935-7034

AUTOS - WANTEd $ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all autos! Any condition. Good condition more $$$$. Call 602-561-6291.

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You can make a huge difference in the lives of children and get your career going by applying for these openings at Catholic Charities Westside Head Start • Teacher • Assistant Teacher • Program Aide

CAREGIVERS AIRES is looking for caring, capable and compassionate people! Our mission is to help people live happy, healthy & fulfilling lives.

CLEANING SERVICES

**No Exp necessary! Paid training. Must be 21+yrs w/ good driving record & reliable transportation. Apply at www.aires.org or visit us at 2140 W. Greenway Rd, Ste 140, Phoenix.

Weekly - Every other Week Monthly - You choose! 15 yrs Exp w/ Refs available. Bianka Ruiz 602 680 0421 HOUSECLEANING. We provide excellent and professional service. More than 12 years of experience. We will keep your place up and presentable. FREE estimates Ana 602-326-2780 ROBIN's Cleaning Commercial and Residential Owner Operated, Large Homes $125 and Medium $100. FREE Estimates 623-853-5324

EMPLOYMENT Littleton Elementary School District #65

Now Hiring

Bus Driver Sub Bus Driver Sub Bus Monitor Paraprofessional Teachers Preschool, 5th & 8th Grade 7th-8th grade Social Studies Application process can be found at visit: www.littletonaz.org or call Human Resources at 623-4785644.

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EMPLOYMENT

$ $100-$500+ ABANDONED all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043.

BIANKA's Cleaning Services

Classifieds: Friday 1pm for Wednesday

Hiring Caregivers for In Home Care dept (HCBS) & Group Homes in the West Valley

Littleton Elementary School District #65 We are seeking highly qualified candidate for the following area:

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

LOOKING for experienced compassionate CNA's. Certified Caregivers. Part time/ full time. 623-547-7521 SUPER 8 GOODYEAR Now accepting applications for P/T NIGHT AUDITOR & PT HOUSEKEEPING Apply in person: 840 N. Dysart Rd. Goodyear.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform payroll accounting functions for District employees, process payroll documents and timesheets. Assure the accuracy and timeliness of all payroll activities.

Pet Glamour, Avondale (623) 932-2215

12 month work calendar Salary Range: $14.88-$23.53 per hour

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For more information or to apply online visit: www.littletonaz.org and download resume for application or call Human Resources at 623-478-5644 with any questions.

Seasonal Labor OCTOBER 2017 to JANUARY 2018 Paid Weekly 7-day schedule Hourly + Overtime $967.50 Gross General Laborers and Rolling Stock Candidates apply Mon-Thu 8AM-4PM at OLAM COTTON GIN 25500 W Southern Ave Buckeye, AZ (Drug Testing Required) CAREGIVER NEEDED Behavioral Health Background. Must have HS diploma, fingerprint clearance, valid driver's license, CPR, first aid & must be at least 21 years of age. Fax resume to 623-242-7158

FT pos. Mon-Fri7:30-4. Must be able to lift. Forklift and pallet jack experience helpful. We are a local electronic recycler. Call 623-907-5430

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES Coldwater Springs HOA Community Garage sale. Saturday October 21st 2017 8am-2pm. Subdivisions between Aqua Fria and Avondale Blvd. Directions from I10: Exit 131, head South on Avondale Blvd, right on Coldwater Springs blvd.

DOWNSIZING: Cleaning Storage Locker -

Bikes, sports cards, antiques, toys, tools, 100s of items. Call (763)807-3631 Goodyear FULTON ESTATES COMMUNITY YARD SALE Fri Oct 20 & Sat Oct 21st 7a-3p. Community is located between Indian School & Thomas Rd. From 135th Ave to 138th Ave. Look for banners! GARAGE SALE Furn, clothing, art work, books, some jewelry, household furnishings. Fri 20th & Sat 21st 7a-12 13299 W. Holly St. Palm Valley Blvd/134th St.

Kenly Farms

Community Wide Yardst Sales

Sat, October 21 7am-2pm Many homes participating! Located on the SE Corner of Litchfield and Cactus Roads look for signs @ entrances.

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 18, 2017

West Valley View 250 N. Litchfield #130, Goodyear AZ 85338

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES Sundance Adult Village Community Wide Garage Sale! Sat. Nov 4th. 8a-Noon. Located 1/2 mile east of the intersection of Watson & Yuma, in Buckeye (north of Yuma Road) Moving Sale: SW Couch, chair & ottoman; lg collection of fine wildlife artwork; patio furn; queen sleigh bdrm set; tools; gym equipment; power washer; & Much More! 21460 W. Terri Lee Dr., Exit 120/Verrado off I10, N on Verrado to McDowell, Left or West onto McDowell, R to 214th Ave, L on Almeria, R on 214th LANE, corner house. Fri-Sat 7a-4p; Sun 8-2. Our association of almost 1500 homes is participating in a community wide garage sale on Saturday, October 21st from 7AM to 2PM. We are located between Charles Blvd, Falcon Dr, Indian School Rd and Sarival Rd in Goodyear. You never know what treasures you might find! Moving Sale: SW Couch, chair & ottoman; lg collection of fine wildlife artwork; patio furn; queen sleigh bdrm set; tools; gym equipment; power washer; & Much More! 21460 W. Terri Lee Dr., Exit 120/Verrado off I10, N on Verrado to McDowell, Left or West onto McDowell, R to 214th Ave, L on Almeria, R on 214th LANE, corner house. Fri-Sat 7a-4p; Sun 8-2.

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ESTATE/GARAGE SALES Rancho Santa Fe

Community Wide Yard Sales Sat. Oct 21st 6a-Noon MANY HOMES PARTICIPATING

Located between Thomas & Dysart Roads, look for the signs @ entrances.

Rovey Farm Estates

Community Wide Yard Sales Sat Oct 21st 6am-Noon MANY HOMES PARTICIPATING

Located between Northern Ave & Glendale Rds, from 83rd to 89th Ave look for signs @ entrances

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN -37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602434-6057.

LANDSCAPING O.N.B. Specializes in landscaping and trimming. Also Concrete: patios, driveways, sidewalks, additions and more. Free estimates. 623-249-0610 - Robert Residential/Commercial.

BURIAL PLOT at catholic Cemeteries, loc: 2033 N 48th St., Phx 85008. St. Francis Cemeteries Sec 803, Plot 33, Row 2, space 6, comes with 1 companion grave, 2 grave boxes, 1) 2x1x4 elb gray marker w/ additional lettering + 1 Vase. Asking $7500. Rachel 623-925-5575

WANTED Scrap Gold (Meaning broken pieces of bracelets, rings, ankle chains, neck chains, earrings, etc) (623)594-4987 Pls leave phone # in msg.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

This position will handle incoming calls on a multi-line phone system, assisting customers with item numbers, product information, authorizations and retails. HS Diploma/GED required. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Good phone and basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and 10 key required. Previous customer service experience a plus. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including profit sharing, medical, dental, vision and company paid life insurance. If interested, go to www.mclaneco.com/careers and click on “Join the McLane Team”. Locate the Customer Service Representative job opening for Sunwest (Goodyear, AZ) and click on “Apply”.

HOMES FOR RENT 4 Bedroom 2 Bath $1300 a month in Buckeye. New home in Tartesso Development. 213-219-8649

earthtone color, 7 yrs old, in good condition $300. Call Rachel 623-925-5575

LAND FOR SALE MOUNTAIN View Lot. 1.44 acres. Power, water & paved road. 20 minutes to Prescott Valley, 45 minutes from Phoenix. $29,900. Owner 602-463-2352

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Retail/Premium/ Affordable suites available. 722' - 2000'. Dysart/ Van Buren/ Litchfield. 602-694-3158

CASITA guest house, I-10 & 339th, horse property, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, $795.00 per month. Lease, security,and references. 623-414-0742

HOMES FOR RENT 2 bedroom townhouse in Litchfield Park. Nice Patio, covered parking, pool, lots of big trees and grass. Small dog ok $850.00 per month INCLUDES WATER AND TRASH, and HOA fees. 602-488-1349

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BUYING Silver Dollars, Quarters and Dimes. Call me at 623-5944987. Please leave phone number if not in. AzCANS LAND for Sale NORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS RANCH $197 MONTH. Quiet secluded 37 acre off grid ranch set amid scenic mountains and valleys at clear 6,200’. Near historic pioneer town & large fishing lake. No urban noise & dark sky nights amid pure air & AZ’s best year-round climate. Evergreen trees /meadowland blend with sweeping views across uninhabited wilderness mountains and valleys. Self-sufficiency quality garden loam soil, abundant groundwater & maintained road access. Camping & RV’s ok. No homeowner’s Assoc. or deed restrictions. $22,900, $2,290 dn. Free brochure with additional property descriptions, photos/ terrain map/weather chart/area info: 1st United Realty 800.966.6690. (AzCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 866932-4184 (AzCAN)

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Excellent opportunity to join McLane Company, the nation’s largest wholesale convenience store supplier. We are searching for a selfmotivated, energetic candidate. Qualifications include good interpersonal skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills..