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Deal shows Buckeye is booming BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
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Buckeye, long known as a “corridor,” is quickly becoming a destination. From July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2018, Buckeye’s population grew by 8.5%. That’s not just the fastest-growing city in Maricopa County, nor in Arizona. But, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report in May 2019, Buckeye was the fastest-growing city in the country among municipalities with populations of 50,000 and higher. In 2017, the Census Bureau recorded Buckeye’s population as 74,370 - today, city officials estimate Buckeye’s population is roughly 82,600. Those figures were released several months ago. A big land deal last week is the latest outcome of this accelerated growth. Thursday, a partnership between Carefree Buckeye 196 LLC and Boeing V LLC announced the purchase of 196 acres of commercial land from AZ Buckeye Investors. The price tag: $3.65 million. The land is east of Buckeye Municipal Airport at the Interstate 10 and Highway 85 intersection. “We are excited to be involved in another important piece in the West Valley,” said Scott Phillips, director of acquisitions of Carefree Partners, representing the buying entities. “The teamwork to put this to-
An aerial view of the 196 acres of commercial land Carefree Partners purchased near Interstate 10 and Highway 85 in Buckeye. (Photo courtesy Carefree Partners)
gether with NAI Horizon and the quality information and engagement we received from the city of Buckeye have both been a great part of the process so far.” Phillips said the buyers view this as “a great long-term project.” What exactly will be built?
“I’m not totally sure yet,” Phillips said. “We’re very preliminary in the planning phase. But the confluence in transportation and path of growth it opens up a lot of possibilities.
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Payne wants high-tech for school emergencies BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Imagine if there was an “active shooter” call at a school, and the 911 dispatcher on the line could, at a flip of a switch, show responding police officers real-time footage from inside classrooms. This technology shows firefighters live video of fires blazing in malls or commercial buildings, prior to arriving on scene. These are the things State Rep. Kevin Payne (R-21) says will be possible if he can push a bill through state legislature.
“It’s my number one priority,” said Payne, an Arizona House of Representatives Public Safety Committee chairman. Payne’s district covers parts of Peoria, Glendale, El Mirage, Youngtown, Surprise and Sun City, which as a chair member, he said he is concerned about state policing. He expressed his concerns about the Buckeye Police Department and the recently fired Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper, who resides in Buckeye. “The Buckeye Police (Department), about a year ago they were caught for mis-
leading numbers,” Payne said, referencing a February investigation indicating Buckeye Police falsified crime statistics. “I don’t know how widespread it is.” He is also disturbed by the Tremaine Jackson case, the former DPS trooper accused of two dozen sexual assault charges and misconduct. “It’s not good. I don’t like it when officers abuse their positions,” Payne said. “I do think there’s a small minority that
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“It will probably be oriented toward a mixed-use.” That could mean retail and homes, in addition to commercial properties. Carefree Partners is hardly new to the area, one of its affiliates sold the Microsoft data center its land in Goodyear. As such, Carefree Partners knew about the rapid growth in the Buckeye area long before the city’s fastest-growing title. “The way we look at it, is clearly the growth is important because it demonstrates the strength of the West Valley as a whole and the future of the West Valley, it’s continuously coming into its own,” Phillips said. He said the area is on the confluence of potential and commercial growth: “It’s starting to fire on all cylinders.” David Roderique, Buckeye’s Economic Development director, said he anticipated a mixed-use commercial site for the new purchase. Don’t expect anything for a while, he noted. “This is a long term play for them nothing in the short term,” Roderique said. “There is zero infrastructure there today, and there is no road access to the site. Great visibility at the intersection of two freeways, but
that’s about it. “They’ve got a ton of work to do before they can even start to envision opportunities there.” Even so, Roderique noted, “This large-scale property has strong potential to play a key role in Buckeye’s expanding freeway corridor development.” That freeway corridor could soon be growing, as well. “This commercial land site is sizable and will be regionally significant as a strategically located freeway property at the western gateway of Buckeye on Interstate 10,” said Lane Neville, NAI Horizon senior vice president who brokered the deal. Buckeye tops the list as the fastest-growing city in the U.S. (Chart “The property also fronts courtesy U.S. Census Bureau) Highway 85, the proposed future CANAMEX Interstate 11 alignment.” the Carefree Partners sales, “Buckeye is The CANAMEX corridor is a series of listed as the No. 1 fastest-growing city in improvements to freeways and other trans- the country according to the U.S. Census portation infrastructure linking Canada to Bureau. Buckeye was the only Arizona Mexico through the United States. The city to make the list this year. corridor was established under the North “There are tremendous future opportuniAmerican Free Trade Agreement. ties in Buckeye for retail shops, services and According to a press release announcing employment due to this rapid growth.”
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system available to dispatchers and police departments throughout the state. “Once the software is in place, dispatchers will look at video, they’ll put up split screens with live video and start assigning officers to certain teams. Only officers being asked to respond would get this data,” Payne said last Wednesday. His primary focus for a rollout would be to link school cameras by a software system to dispatchers. However, he said the system could also be extremely effective for large public spaces, such as malls, stadiums and other comState Rep. Kevin Payne (R-21), shown discussing mercial buildings. business issues in Peoria, says his No. 1 priority is to “It would be very helpful in a launch technology that would enable dispatchers and first responders to watch live video of school fire, for the firefighters on the way shootings and other emergencies in large public to figure out, ‘How are we going places. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) to set up a response?’” Payne said. Payne...continued from page 1 Payne’s idea is to set up the program for free for every school in the state for makes departments look bad. three years. After the first three years, “I don’t know what to do about it,” schools would be required to pay he said. “I wish I had all the answers.” $1,200 per year to stay in the system. He is confident in the desired techPayne said he does not have a bill nology aimed at making school shoot- written yet, but an ad hoc committee is ing responses more efficient. scheduled to meet on Oct 30, to discuss Payne wants a live-streaming video the system.
“The technology is here,” Payne said. And, he stressed, the need is great. “If you remember the shooting in Florida a year-and-a-half ago at a school, where the school resource officer would not go into the building,” Payne said, referring to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where 17 students were killed and 17 others injured. “If he had a system like what I’m talking about, where he would have had live video and blueprints would have been available more lives may have been saved.” In such a situation where someone has taken over a school or other public place, “Officers might not be on the scene yet, but they’ll already know what door to go to,” Payne said. Although he has not yet written a bill, he does not expect it to take long - especially since he sponsored a similar one last year he can use as a boilerplate. In February, Payne introduced House Bill 2565, “interoperable communication system.” The bill’s text: “The sum of $9.5 million is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2019-2020 to the department of public safety to procure an interop-
erable communication system that will enhance school safety and facilitate emergency response activities in this state. The interoperable communication system must do all of the following: 1. Facilitate interoperable multimedia communications, including two-way radio, landline and mobile telephony, intercom, public address, text messaging, file sharing and real-time, full-motion video sharing. 2. Allow each participating entity to maintain discretionary, real-time control of all communications assets owned or operated by the entity. 3. Use broadband internet connectivity in a network-agnostic manner via dedicated or virtual connections. 4. Encrypt all media communications …” Payne withdrew the bill when he perceived a lack of support. He said he will try again with another version in January: “I’ll have a bill before session starts. “It will be based on the output of this ad hoc committee we are doing now.” Payne said several software vendors are able to link school and other cameras to emergency dispatchers and responders. “To me, it’s a wonderful system,” Payne said.
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APS hosts a “Customer Open House” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. “It’s a way for customers who have questions or may be struggling to pay summer bills to meet with a customer service advisor face-to-face, learn ways to manage and save on their bills, what assistance programs and resources are available to them, and to have their accounts analyzed to see if there is a service plan that is most economical for them,” said Jill Hanks, an APS spokeswoman. The APS open house will be at the Buckeye Downtown Library, 310 N. Sixth Street, Buckeye. Customers interested in applying for a bill assistance program should bring
a Quest Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or SNAP/TANF award letter. Other proof of household income, such as one month’s pay stubs, W-2s or most recent Federal Tax Forms, will assist in starting an application. Representatives will also discuss money-saving options, tools and tips. Customers are encouraged to bring their recent APS bills to review service plan options. Appointments are not required. Customers will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Those unable to attend can visit aps. com/support to learn more about money-saving options or call 602-3717171 or 800-253-9405 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Grants are already paying off, as it’s a busy week planned at the Buckeye Community Veterans Service Center. “We have received two additional grants this year,” said Daniel R. Stark, commander of Post 53. He said Home Depot contributed $1,000 and $2,000 came from the city of Buckeye. “These grants will go to the continued upgrade to our building,” Stark said. A Veterans Day Parade through Buckeye is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10. Starting at 530 East Monroe Avenue and ending at the Buckeye Community Veterans Service
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Speed possible factor in fatal four-car collision
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An 18-year-old died and six others were injured last Wednesday after a late-night, four-vehicle collision in Avondale. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, just after midnight on Oct. 23, three vehicles were stopped in the far-right eastbound lane on Buckeye Road east of Dysart Road. One of the vehicles was disabled, two other vehicles stopped to help and were attempting to hook a tow line on the disabled vehicle. In a press release, MCSO said Marianna Villalobos Lopez, 23, was driving a 2013 Dodge Charger eastbound on Buckeye Road when Lopez collided with the vehicles, causing a four-car pileup. MCSO said Alika Lyau-Goowin and
Josiah Gerona, both 18, were underneath the broken-down vehicle securing tow straps when the collision occurred. Lyau-Goowin was taken to the Abrazo Hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased, according to MCSO. Gerona was taken to the Abrazo hospital in critical condition where he was upgraded to stable condition. Lopez was taken to Abrazo Hospital in stable condition. “Impairment does not appear to be a factor in this collision, however speed does appear to be a likely factor in the collision,” said the MCSO release. This investigation is ongoing according to MCSO. Four others received minor injuries and were not taken to hospitals.
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Deadline...continued from page 8 • Science and Technology labs. • Fine Arts performance spaces. Technology expenditures at the Buckeye district would include purchasing individual technology devices for teachers and students and upgrading technology infrastructure to support instructional technology. The Buckeye Elementary School District would also construct two schools: • John S. McCain III Elementary School, projected to open fall of 2021. • School No. 9, projected to open by fall 2024. According to the website, “New facilities will expand the capacity of the district, relieving enrollment pressure on the other schools. “This Bond will provide the district with the opportunity to utilize supplemental funding from the Arizona School Facilities Board which would pay for approximately half of School No. 9.” At Agua Fria Union High School District, the bond would fund a replacement gymnasium for Goodyear’s Millennium High and improve school security. There would also be improvements to the district’s transportation system.
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Additionally, according to a Bond Fact Sheet at aguafria.org, “If approved, the bond will provide: • Safety and security improvements. • Air conditioning and HVAC systems. • Building renovations and new construction. • Site maintenance and campus Improvements. The bond would also fund a replacement gymnasium for Goodyear’s Millennium High. Millennium is also in need of a replacement gymnasium which was requested to be updated in the previous bond needs in 2010-11 only to be pushed back 10 years to this current cycle based on other instructional priorities and overcrowding at that time,” states the summary. For more, see the “2019 Bond Fact Sheet” at aguafria.org. Mike Shepard, executive director of Support Services for Agua Fria Union High School District, noted a Bond Planning Committee several times over the winter and spring “to identify district needs and prioritize projects.” More than 50 students, teachers, staff and parents took part in the committee.
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Goodyear Police expenses include training, travel BY TOM SCANLON
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As Goodyear grows, so does its police department. The city has grown by more than 25% over the last decade, from a population of around 65,000 to more than 80,000. The Goodyear Police Department spent $24.5 in fiscal year 2019 (which ended June 30), less than the budgeted $26 million. The city budgeted $29 million for the current fiscal year, This is a 55% increase over the $18.6 million the Goodyear Police Department spent in 2016. This current budget provides for 163 employees, up from 151 last year. In addition to salary and benefit increases, expanding the force has led to more trainings, seminars, equipment and other expenditures. From Jan. 1 through Oct. 1, records provided by the city show around $35,000 in police department reimbursements. Reimbursements include officer reimbursments of $9,500 for ballistic, also known as bullet proof, vests.
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There were multiple reimbursements for tuition, ranging from $500 to $1,500. By far the most common reimbursements were per diem requests - fixed amounts for lodging, meals and incidental expenses. Officers requested and received per diems generally ranging from $100 to $250 for dozens of conferences, trainings and seminars. More than $100,000 was charged to the department’s credit cards this year. Charges include $250 for a mannequin in the police department lobby; $624 for plane tickets to a forensic artist training; $80 for raffle prizes for an FBI training; $369.28 for chief’s mugs; $599 for a taser training; two $950 registration fees for a Tyler Technologies training and another $1,400 in hotel fees for the same conference; $1,057 on candy for a May awards ceremony; $1,417 spent on a dummy for “training and hiring testing;” $3,523 for a cell phone investigations training; $99 on a Facebook investigations webinar; $675 for five Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police registrations, for the
AACOP conference. Thousands of dollars disbursed on travel and lodging for trainings and seminars. Chief Jerry Geieir, Deputy Chief Justin Hughes and Officer Kyle Cluff, who were placed on administrative leave following allegations of “improprieties” on Oct. 7, all received similar per diem reimbursements previously noted. Geier, Hughes and Susan Petty, an administrative worker who was also placed on leave, were three of the 19 employees authorized to use the Police Department’s credit card. The city still has not provided specifics of the allegations. The city declined to answer multiple requests by the West Valley View for details of the allegations. The expenses of the three seem mundane and do not stand out from scores of similar requests and reimbursements. On July 25, Cluff was reimbursed $244 for an AZ Post Physical Fitness Instructor training. Geier and Hughes both attended the
Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) conference in Laughlin, Nevada back in September and later submitted reimbursement requests related to the conference. On Aug 29., Geier submitted a per diem invoice request of $99 listed as “AACOP 9/11-9/13.” He was compensated the $99 by check on Sept. 5. On Aug. 20, Hughes submitted a per diem AACOP request of $146, also listed as “9/10-/9/13 AACOP conference.” He was later paid the $146 by check on Sept. 5. On Sept. 10, Hughes submitted an invoice identified as “lodging paid personally” of $133.32. He was paid the requested reimbursement on Sept. 19. On the police credit card, Geier charged $18.88 at the front desk of the Aquarius Casino on Sept. 12, later described as “lodging AACOP.” He then charged $36 that day at the Edgewater Hotel and Casino for “lodging for Ben Coe.” Coe is a Goodyear officer. At some point on Sept. 12, Hughes charged $53 at a Chevron earmarked as “fuel AACOP Conference to Laughlin.”
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Puns and pubs go together like hops and barley. Even those who don’t have much appetite for ales and stouts, but have a rye (so to speak) sense of humor, may appreciate the creation at Goodyear’s Saddle Mountain Brewing Company. The Taildragger Clan-Destine brew — the play on words is it’s a Scottish-style ale — is a bit more than just a fun name. It’s a national champion. The Taildragger Clan-Destine just scored its third consecutive gold medal at the highly-revered Great American Beer Festival. Craft beer aficionados will note Clan-Destine’s numbers: IBU (International Bitterness Units) 21, ALC (alcohol content) 6.8%. The brewery’s website describes The Taildragger Clan-Destine in ABD (average beer drinker) terms: “This flavorful sweet ale has a smooth malt finish balanced against a light hop flavor. This beer is very quaffable and has become a pub favorite.” Neal Huttenhow, SMBC’s head brewer, is riding tall in the saddle after the back-to-back-to-back golds, with
an American Beer Cup silver medal last year to boot. He imports many of the Taildragger ingredients from the United Kingdom, but the beer is made here in Goodyear. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company, going on five years on tap, is owned by married couple Laura and Jacob Hansen. “They’re great to work for,” said Bree Arriola, who has been serving beer at SMBC since shortly after it opened. Though Jacob Hansen was raised in Arlington, it’s fitting that he launched his craft beer career here, as he was fascinated by the Goodyear Blimp as a child. Laura floated a trial balloon shortly after they were married, buying Jacob a home-brew kit. Jacob Hansen’s love of flying is now mixed with his brewing passion, as taildragger aircraft flew in World War II. His beer won’t fly quite as high, but it certainly gives a lift. Saddle Mountain Brewing Company is at 15651 West Roosevelt Street, Goodyear. For more information, call 623-2495520 or visit saddlemountainbrewing. com.
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City clarifies type of leave for police chief, deputy chief BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
Responding to a West Valley View question, on Friday the city clarified the types of leave impacting the Goodyear’s police chief, deputy police chief, an officer and an administrative worker. “It is an external third party administrative investigation,” said Tammy Vo, a city spokeswoman. On Oct. 7, Vo emailed the West Valley View, stating, “Chief Jerry Geier and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes were placed on paid administrative leave due to recent allegations of impropriety,” and “two other department employees were also recently placed on leave due to additional allegations of wrongdoing.” As of Monday afternoon, Geier, Hughes, Officer Kyle Cluff and Susan Petty remained on paid leave. Goodyear hired Cluff in 2014 and Petty in 1997. Vo later stated an outside agency is doing the investigation but would not provide the name of the agency. However, in 2018, the Surprise Po-
The Goodyear Police Department is without its top two leaders, following Chief Jerry Geier and Deputy Chief Justin Hughes placed on administrative leave. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
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Historical Society celebrates church centennial BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
nix Cotton Oil Company. The Litchfield Park Historical A partnership between Southwest Society hosts a centennial celebraCotton Company, local residents and tion of St. Thomas Aquinas Misthe Tucson Diocese of the Catholic sion Church in Litchfield Park from Church brought the Litchfield Park noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. church into existence. Company exThe church is at the southwest ecutive Paul Litchfield worked with corner of Neolin Avenue and Wiglocal community members to select wam Boulevard in Litchfield Park. a site, purchase land, and recruit laThe cornerstone for this building bor for construction. was laid on Nov. 2, 1919. Reginald Jonson, a prominent PasThe celebration will include adena architect and fellow M.I.T. dance performances by Ballet Folkalumnus of Litchfield’s, designed lorico Esperanza, traditional Matathe church. Johnson won multiple chines dancers from St. Augustine awards during his career designing a Roman Catholic Church, Dia de los mix of homes for the wealthy, public Muertos displays, history displays, buildings and churches. Some of his face painting and children’s crafts. designs include the Santa Barbara Those who attended the church are Biltmore Hotel and Hale Solar Labencouraged to bring their favorite oratory in Pasadena. memories to record. While the cornerstone for St. Located across from the Wigwam Thomas Aquinas was dedicated Resort entrance, the original St. in 1919, it wasn’t completed unThomas Aquinas Mission Church A centennial celebration of St. Thomas Aquinas Mission Church in Litchfield Park takes place from noon til 1923. Tough economic times in to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. (Photos courtesy Litchfield Park Historical Society) was built to fill a need for the Mex1920 were likely responsible for ican Catholic workers who were ers for over 50 years. Paul from St. Mary’s, who addressed construction delays. central to Litchfield Park’s early develWhen the church opened 100 years attendees in English and Spanish, and All are welcome to this free event to opment. The building served worship- ago, speakers included Rev. Father T.W. McDevitt, president of the Phoe- honor the church centennial.
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At its Oct. 7 meeting, Goodyear City Council approved a change to the city’s leave donation policy. Council approved the creation of a centralized leave donation bank. Previously, leave time could only be donated individually. The following was removed from the city’s “Attendance and Leave Policy”: “To qualify for donated sick leave, an employee must be in a full- time regular employee status, have a FMLA qualifying event (although it is not necessary for an employee to meet FMLA tenure requirements) and, if appropriate, apply for FMLA and Short Term Disability. Employees can request up to ten (10) days of donated sick leave. An employee can only make a request for dona-
tions once in a rolling calendar year.” The new language, with additions: “The purpose of sick leave donation is to permit an employee to donate paid sick leave to a central leave bank to assist another employee. This policy permits such a donation to occur when an employee has a need for additional paid leave because they have exhausted all paid leave including, but not limited to sick, vacation, comp time, and floating holidays and have a serious medical hardship or catastrophic illness or injury. “The employee’s need may arise from their own serious medical hardship or catastrophic illness or from their need to care for a family member who has a serious medical hardship or catastrophic illness.”
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St. Vincent de Paul opened a thrift store in Avondale. “We chose this area because we decided that this community would be better served as there was no non-profit thrift store in this area,” said Jose Baca, the store manager. “We hope to gain the community’s trust and see we are here to help people in need.” Baca said the store has 20 employees. “We’re not hiring now, however, we are taking resumes.”
The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, with sales and specials. The store is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. St. Vincent de Paul accepts donations and also does free pick-up. Donation hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The new Avondale store is at 1450 N Dysart Road, Suite E. For more information, call 623-248-5500 or visit svdpusaavondale.org.
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The Goodyear Police Department Traffic Unit recently received a $20,000 grant from the Oversight Council on Driving or Operating Under the Influence Abatement. The grant will be used for personnel service, including overtime. “The goal of the traffic enforcement unit and the execution of this grant are
to reduce the incidence of traffic fatalities and injuries as well as the high cost to residents resulting from DUI/Impaired Driving,” said a press release. “This grant will allow Goodyear Police to conduct aggressive enforcement and attend DUI task forces.” The grant went into effect Sept. 25, through the end of the year.
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Cooler Tymes, a Litchfield Park HVAC company, participated in the “Feel The Love program” for the first time this year. Owned by Mike Greco, Cooler Tymes installed a new, donated air conditioner at Bridget and Jeremy Foster’s Litchfield Park home. “The value of the unit was $8,500,” said Greco. Bridget and Jeremy Foster own the Grungy Galz store in Goodyear. “They are always giving back to the
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community themselves,” Greco said. “For example, in lieu of a paycheck, Bridget donates items and her own time to other causes. She also uses her business to help others fundraise by hosting events and selling items. On top of this, she provides a space for 22 local vendors to sell items in her store on a regular basis.” Ten years ago, Bridget Foster was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. She also has seizures due to scarring on her brain. “She now has an insurmountable amount of medical bills due to this
life-changing health status,” Greco said. “Regardless of her own struggles, she still finds ways to help others in need.” Lennox Corporation, partnering with dealers around the country, provided the new air conditioning unit. “Feel the Love” was originally known as Heat U.P. when it launched in Wisconsin in 2009.
To accommodate the additional students, EMCC has added classrooms, new learning spaces, and full-time faculty over the last 10 years. “We’ve also strategically added new full-time faculty in courses that have waiting lists such as math, English, chemistry, and biology,” said Dr. Rene Willekens, EMCC’s Dean of Institutional Effectiveness. “We want to provide the highest possible access to the community.”
EMCC’s enrollment growth is primarily linked to university transfer degrees. Between fall 2018 and fall 2019, students pursuing an associate of arts degree increased by 11 percent and those seeking an associate of science increased by 12 percent. “Dual enrollment has also seen substantial growth as we continue to strengthen our relationships with high school partners,” said Pattie Carde-
Cooler Tymes installed a new air conditioner at Bridget and Jeremy Foster’s Litchfield Park home as part of “Feel the Love.” (Photo courtesy Cooler Tymes)
Estrella Mountain Community College hits 10,000 BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
On Oct. 18, for the first time in the college’s 27-year history, Estrella Mountain Community College enrollment topped 10,000. The increased enrollment is due to a combination of service area growth, efforts to improve semester-to-semester persistence, and developing the capacity to meet the needs of the community, according to a press release.
nas-Adame, EMCC vice president of Student Affairs. EMCC President Rey Rivera, credits EMCC employees for the enrollment success the college is experiencing. “From part-time hourly staff and adjunct faculty to full-time classified staff and residential faculty - our employees are the reason we have been able to make this historic milestone happen,” Rivera said.
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Schools need money Editor:
I could not pass up the Letter to the Editor, Oct. 16, question, “when will school districts have enough money?” The answer is never. I could ask them “When will you have enough money?” Unless you are wealthy or retired, you will continue to have to work for much of your life, and chances are, you cannot live on the same salary you started with a few years ago. Schools are like families. They cannot survive and prosper on the same funding that they had ten or twenty years ago. Here is why: 1. Growth: Phoenix and surrounding communities are growing. Already the fifth-largest and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the US, it stands to reason that more people mean more kids, which leads to the need for new schools. 2. Inadequate funding. Despite last year’s strike, our schools are still some of the poorest funded schools in America. Our teachers are still among the most poorly paid in the nation. There is a major teacher shortage as teachers leave their chosen field because they cannot support their families. Our older schools need major infrastructure repairs; all schools are adjusting to safety concerns. Our class sizes are over the top, try corralling 30 six-yearolds or 35 adolescents in one room. Counselors, teacher’s aides, support staff are short in every district. Yes, all this costs money. 3. Technology: Our schools struggle with keeping up with the latest technol-
ogy needed to teach our students. No longer are chalkboards and textbooks enough to keep our children competitive with kids from other regions. 4. Public Support: Public schools are totally reliant on public support. They cannot charge or raise tuition like private schools. Few of our schools have high dollar donors, foundations, or private backing. Those kids rely on us, the citizens. 5. Inflation: Finally, everything is more expensive these days. Try finding a home for the price your parents paid years ago or surviving on last year’s grocery budget. Building materials, labor, utilities, teacher supplies, technology, textbooks, insurance all cost more than a few years ago. Schools suffer from inflation just as families do. Yes, it does seem that schools always need more money. Could you live on what your family made five years ago? So, yes, you are right. It will never stop. Pamela Gist Buckeye
Refine the name calling Editor:
In this modern era of enforced political correctness, it’s important to continually refine our offensive name-calling. Example: An angry progressive letter-writer wrongly referred to tens of millions of his countrywomen/men as “right-wing extremists.” The correct term is “pro-American
patriots.” Ken Williams Goodyear
Lying, incompetence, etc. Editor:
When I spoke of several members of Congress needing to be “impeached,” to me, I didn’t care if they had to go through a formal impeachment as the president. They just need to be kicked out of their offices for lying, incompetence, witch hunting instead of working for the people, holding Democrat-only secret hearings about impeaching the president, which is truly overthrowing the government via the Democrat party only, which is a coup d’etat. James Logan Buckeye
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USMCA would help medical innovators
BY TOMMY G. THOMPSON Guest Columnist
“For God’s sake, Tommy, whatever you do, find a cure.” That was my brother Eddie’s final request before he died of pancreatic cancer. The disease also took my brother Artie and my best friend Ervin. It kills roughly 45,000 Americans annually. There is still no cure. But the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could create a pathway to discover one. The trade deal would help American innovators develop the next generation of breakthrough treatments by forcing Canada and Mexico to strengthen their intellectual property protections for an innovative class of medicines known as biologics, which are made from living organisms. Doctors already use these drugs to treat cancer, blindness, and rare immune disorders. It can take billions of dollars to bring a single drug to market -- and the odds are stacked against drug innovators. The FDA ultimately approves only 12 percent of experimental medicines that
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also prevent generic firms in Mexico and Canada from prematurely copying U.S. medical innovations furthering the potential for even more breakthrough biologic research and cures, which is good news for patients suffering from deadly and currently incurable diseases. Yet, some lawmakers aren’t sold on the USMCA. They fear patients will end up paying more out-of-pocket if Congress ratifies the deal. These lawmakers needn’t worry. The USMCA doesn’t change any intellectual property standards in the U.S.; it merely forces Canada and Mexico to strengthen their own protections. So,
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Wait in line for a burger? Not in this lifetime WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 30, 2019
BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
As a kid growing up in Queens, New York, a drive over to the White Castle restaurant on Northern Boulevard was a family tradition. Everything you’ve heard about those little square hamburgers, steam grilled over onions and topped with American cheese, ketchup and pickle slices, is absolutely true. White Castle is beefy, burgery magic. This still doesn’t explain why a husband and wife last week spent 96 hours sleeping in the parking lot of the new White Castle that opened last week in Scottsdale. The slider-starved couple camped out in their mobile home from Saturday, Oct. 19, until the restaurant opened Wednesday morning, all to be first in line for 79-cent hamburgers. “We always say, ‘Everything in moderation, nothing in excess – except White Castle,” the wife told the Arizona Republic, which should expect a Pulitzer Prize for such breaking news coverage. And yes, the self-appointed
queen of the Castle actually wore a sil- Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Jimver crown for the occasion. my Hoffa came back from the dead as Late Wednesday, local opening acts. TV reported waits in excess To me, living well inof five hours at the restauvolves avoiding lines wherrant near East Via De Venever possible. tura and the 101, with ValI’d also strongly recomley residents and visitors mend avoiding the sad afpacked hundreds deep in fliction suffered by those line waiting interminably to with the need to be first, get burgers, fries and Cokes. to be recognized, to be What would I wait in line crowned as special. for hours or days to experiTo borrow a marketing ence? Not a whole lot. cliche White Castle uses ad The second coming of Je- David Leibowitz. (Photo nauseam, this “craving” to sus might make the list, so courtesy Advisor Group) be at the center of things is long as there was air condiyet another form of the nartioning. So might a chance to play golf cissistic behavior so prevalent in 2019. at Augusta – provided I was paired up It’s the hunger that has launched with Tiger Woods. a zillion pointless selfies, spawned Other than that, I’m simply not a scores of reality TV shows and filled “wait in line” kind of guy. I avoid see- endless inches of newsprint with tales ing Hollywood blockbusters on the of “our wacky neighbors who made weekend they come out. I don’t Christ- themselves into the poster children for mas shop on Black Friday. Pointless Event X.” And I wouldn’t sleep in a tent to see Everywhere you look, there’s some a Beatles reunion even if it involved thirsty soul demanding to be looked at resurrecting John and George – and if or applauded.
Mind you, their achievements are not feats of Olympian greatness or displays of courage in battle. Rather, they’ve managed to waste more time standing in one place than anyone else on the planet all in return for the privilege of eating a particular brand of hamburger. Never mind that the very same burger will be available next week with literally no wait at all. Do you know who I want to see on the front page? Give me someone who camps out for a week for the privilege of helping out at a homeless shelter or for the opportunity to donate blood in the wake of a mass tragedy. In a better world, that’s who would wear the crown and be given the media coverage, not two knuckleheads whose greatest contribution to our community is the ability to survive days of boredom in the pursuit of a really good tiny cheeseburger. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com
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Car racing and barbeque — is that a no-brainer or what? Coffee and crepes — a little more complex equation, but it is working… The ISM Raceway is waving the green flag for barbecue. The Avondale track announced last week a partnership with Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q. Rudy’s is now “the official barbecue of ISM Raceway.” Rudy’s Trackside will be located in ISM Raceway’s midway. “Rudy’s is a fan-favorite locally, especially here in the West Valley since their Goodyear location is just a few miles from the track,” said ISM Raceway President Julie Giese.
“Our fans and the industry make a point to visit Rudy’s during their time at ISM Raceway so having their barbecue available at Rudy’s Trackside at future events is a perfect fit for everyone.” Rudy’s Trackside opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Camper Appreciation Night will feature a $5 barbecue sandwich special. The venue will also host live music each night Thursday through Sunday starting Nov. 10. Barbecue breakfast? Why not: Rudy’s Trackside will open each morning at 8 beginning Friday, Nov. 8, serving barbecue breakfast tacos. Fans can also place delivery orders from the GEICO Gecko Campgrounds with Rudy’s Goodyear location throughout the en-
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Estrella Foothills scores second straight section title just had a bad day.” This was the first year that the Arizona Interscholastic Association used a play-in round. Until recently, all section champions received automatic bids to the state tournament. Last year, the rules were tweaked to include just the top 12 teams in the state to appear in the tournament. So, despite winning the section last fall, the Wolves were ranked No. 13, falling one spot short of a state tournament appearance. Benson said he enjoyed the newly-implemented format of this year’s tournament, as it gave the teams who fell out of the top rankings something to continue to play for. Though their dreams of appearing at team state vanished, the Wolves have turned their attention to Robinson’s
The Estrella Foothills High boys’ golf team won its second straight Division II, Section III title. The team members are, left to right, top row: Coach Garth Benson, Zack Robinson, Thomas Flippen, Logan Malmevik, Coach Parks. Left to right bottom: Dylan Moir, Seve Moreno, Tyler Narramore, Markus Sund, Juan Castillo. (Photo courtesy Garth Benson)
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West Valley View Contributing Writer
In three years as boys’ golf head coach at Estrella Foothills High School, Garth Benson has led the Wolves to two Division II, Section III championship titles. They won the section championship again this year with a roster featuring three sophomores. The trio improved immensely since August, helping the Wolves become state tournament contenders. “For those three to come in and improve like they did and put themselves in a position to possibly qualify for state was huge for those kids,” Benson said. Benson built his roster around seniors Zack Robinson and Thomas Flippen. Robinson is a two-time qualifier for the individual state tournament, he qualified again this season. Beyond the two seniors, the five-man varsity lineup was a question mark, at the beginning of the season. “Outside of Zack and Tomas, nobody else had played varsity golf,” Benson said.
In stepped Markus Sund, Logan Malmevik and Tyler Narramore, the three underclassmen who snatched the remaining roster spots and wowed their head along the way. Collectively, Estrella Foothills’ three sophomores and two proven seniors teamed up for a second consecutive section championship. The season ended Oct. 22, just short of the state competition. Estrella Foothills finished third out of eight teams in a “play in” competition; only the top two advanced to the state tournament. Despite the sudden finish to the season, Benson viewed the future of his program. Out of 80 total golfers at the play-in, Malmevik finished in 10th place, shooting an 81. Sund tied for 12th with an 83, and Narramore was right behind, shooting an 85 for 14th place. The upperclassmen did not fare as well. “Both of our seniors,” Benson said, “they’re the reason we were in this position and why we were able to win the section for a second straight year. They
participation in the individual tournament. He qualified for the state tournament based on the average of his scores over the season. The results of the Oct. 28-29 state tournament at the Tucson National Golf Course were not available at press time. Benson was proud to cite the rich history of golf at Estrella Foothills. The boys' team was state runner-up in 2014, and finished third the year before. Sarah Freeman captured the school’s only golf state title in 2007. The coach noted the school has had 10 10 individual state medalists. “We’ve had a real strong golf tradition,” Benson said. “There has been a lot with the history of this program. It’s good to see the success coming back.”
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BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
Westview High senior wide receiver Isac Hall has caught - aside from quite a few balls - the attention of the Knights coaches and junior quarterback Nico Vasko. Through eight games, the connection between passer and catcher was one of the best in the state. Hall set school records for touchdown receptions (12) and yards (914) with two games remaining. Both totals also put him among the 6A leaders. Hall knew his season was going well, but it was not until the Westview Knights Twitter account put out a graphic with his record-breaking numbers that he realized just how successful he had been. “I wasn’t going for anything like that. It just happened I guess,” Hall said. “But it was crazy realizing I was up there with some of the great players that have been here.” Junior quarterback Vasko, who passed for over 1,600 yards and 20 touchdowns through eight games, said Hall serves as an excellent safety
blanket. When opposing defenses get to Vasko quick, or he has few options downfield, he knows Hall will still often come down with the ball. “Even on a bad throw, he still can go out and get it, or knock it down, or make something good happen,” Vasko said. The production did not surprise the
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coaches, who had hints of big things to come in the summer. Coach Nick Gehrts noticed how much Hall had improved over the offseason, and was expecting big things from him Senior Isac Hall has muscled up to set receiving records for the rest of 2019. Westview football (West Valley View Photo by Eric Newman) “It was in the summer in seven-on-seven, and he had incrediThe Vasko-to-Hall combination ble outings every time, so we knew he changed the way Westview runs its ofwas somebody we needed to get the fense. A traditionally run-heavy team, ball to,” Gehrts said. the Knights have taken advantage of The work paid off. Hall caught a both players’ skills and passed more Westvie single-game record 11 passes than years prior. for 128 yards in the 2019 season openIn practice, Hall and Vasko have time er against Desert Ridge. Both numbers to run individual routes and throws. eclipsed his totals from last season, The extra repetitions have made them when he caught nine passes for 127 even more in sync. yards. And two athletic touchdown “We always have those talks and try grabs were a bonus to better ourselves, and we’ve done a The Knights, despite his efforts, good job of that,” Vasko said. fell behind early and lost 44-20. Even After starting just 1-4 the first half down double-digits late, Hall dominat- of the season, the Knights were in ed his defensive-back matchup. unfamiliar territory, outside the play-
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Children are encouraged to read a book each month before joining Lila for a book discussion and activities from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tolleson Public Library, 9555 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Teen Volunteer Wednesdays (Ages 12-18)
Teens looking to meet new friends and volunteer for school credit can meet at the Avondale Civic Center Library’s Volunteer Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. at 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-333-2602.
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Old Pueblo Live Music
Enjoy Sonoran-style Mexican food by chef Ernestina Borquez and live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie, or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-5059.
Trunk-or-Treat
The United Methodist Men will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue. The group invites anyone in the community to join in distributing Halloween treats to the community’s children. For information, email keithanddebbie@cox.net.
Preschool Halloween Crafts
Start of the Halloween morning with fun and spooky crafts from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Supplies are provided. Costumes are encouraged. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Come and 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.
Halloween Spooktacular
Toddler Storytime
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St. Peter’s RePete Boutique
Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.
Buckeye Valley Daughters of American Revolution meets at 1 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce, 508 Monroe Avenue. For information, call 623-386-3465.
Enjoy a free Halloween event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with candy, bounce houses and food at Turning Leaf Community Church of the Nazarene, 6805 N. 125th Avenue, Glendale. For information, call 602-743-3790.
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Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
Centennial Celebration
Today marks 100 years since the cornerstone at St. Thomas Aquinas Mission Church was dedicated. Stop by the mission at the southwest corner of Neon Avenue and Wigwam Boulevard for a celebratory event with historical and cultural exhibits, activities, Día de los Muertos performances, displays, Ballet Folklorico Esperanza dancing, stories, face painting and crafts from noon to 4 p.m. This free event is hosted by the Litchfield Park Historical Society. For information, call 623-535-4414.
St. Henry Holiday Festival
Stop by St. Henry’s Catholic Church at 24750 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Buckeye, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a holiday celebration. There will be a silent auction with crafts, furniture, vintage items and more.
Monday 49th Annual Litchfield Park Festival of Arts
This free festival offers fine art, live music, an international food court and more on November 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the center of town at Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 623-935-9040.
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Both kids and their parents can enjoy a fun camp experience with interactive outdoor activities and games including archery, ax throwing, horseback riding, rock climbing, zip-lining and more from 4 to 8 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Entry and parking are free. For information, call 623882-7524.
Come in costume to the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Attendees will enjoy stories, songs, games and a costume parade. All ages welcome. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Learn how to conserve water while maintaining a healthy, vibrant landscape from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. To register for free, call 623-333-4400.
Local author Jimi Girdner will sign “I am Just a Human and I am Still Alive” from 2 to 6 p.m. at Colados Coffee and Crepes, 10685 W. Indian School Road, Avondale. For information, call 602-489-3444.
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Al-Anon Stepping Stones
The Friends of the Litchfield Park Library are holding a one-day book sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room of the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. With prices ranging from 50 cents to $2, customers will find great deals on books, collectibles and media. Proceeds benefit the library’s programs. For information, call 623-935-4403.
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Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
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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.
Care1st Avondale Resource Center will host a farmers’ market with fresh and locally grown produce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednes-
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and the rich history of mariachi with a festival from 3 to 7 p.m. and live concert starting at 7 p.m. at the EMCC Performing Arts Center, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. General admission is $25. The festival includes the Quest Good food truck, STEM bus, vendor tables and hours of entertainment.
Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to interactive playtime at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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Shop for handmade home decor, accessories, clothing, vintage items, art, furniture, baked goods and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Copper Trails School, 16875 Canyon Trails Boulevard, Goodyear. Free to attend. For information
Handling Grief During Holidays
DeeCilla Comfort will host a workshop supporting those 16 years and older who have experienced loss and want support getting through the holidays. The workshops will take place from 9:30 to
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.
Adult Book Club
Stop by the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street for a
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 30, 2019 library book discussion from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
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The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
Yoga at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
ment to join the volunteer Tolleson Community Interfaith Group in creating premature hospital clothing, burial layettes, quilts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 701 N. 95th Avenue, Tolleson. For information, call 623-936-3412.
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The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Business roundtables
Brainstorm, share ideas, get feedback, and network with other business dreamers and owners from 6 to 7 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a high-intensity workout synced with music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Rick Harris at the Wigwam
Tres Rios Service Learning Academy will be open to the public from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a patriotic wall display of all veterans related to the staff and students from the school and district. There will be a $5 spaghetti dinner followed by student performances of a color guard, USO style dances, singing, choir, and more. Active Duty and Veterans are free admission. The school is located at 5025 S. 103rd Avenue, Tolleson.
Grab some food and enjoy live music by Ricky Harris from 6 to 9 p.m. at Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill located in the Wigwam, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Harris is a singer/songwriter performing solo acts whose original music is riddled with East Coast upbringing and southern charm. For information, call 623-856-1094.
Lefse Bake Sale
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Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.
Preschoolers Storytime
Quilters Anonymous is calling all quilters to meet and work with fellow crafters at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. For information, call 623-935-1117.
Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15 for Goodyear residents and $18 for non-residents. Participants can register by phone or in person at 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-882-7525.
Church volunteers will bake lefse, a delicious Scandinavian flatbread, available for sale in packages of six rounds for $7 per package. Preorder lefse today by calling the church office at 623-932-2394 or Marian at 623-935-3571. Orders will
In Stitches
Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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PebbleCreek Chic Boutique
Join a huge shopping event from noon to 5 p.m. featuring clothing, purses, jewelry, cosmetics, skincare items, scarves, wigs and accessories at Tuscany Falls Ballroom, 16222
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
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Camp Go Back comes to Goodyear BY TOM SCANLON
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Camp Go Back is a little difficult to describe. And that’s intentional. This is not just a new event, it’s a new concept. The idea is something like a camp “throwback” experience for adults and a new kind of camp experience for kids. Activities include crafting, rock climbing, horseback riding, a ropes course, ax throwing and eating s’mores. “I came up with the idea after seeing Camp No Counselors on ‘Shark Tank’ and wanting to bring something similar to Goodyear,” said Brenna Hosey, Goodyear’s festival and events coordinator. As campnocounselors.com states, “Camp No Counselors is an escape from adult life. It’s essentially a threenight, all-inclusive weekend at an amazing summer camp.” Goodyear is offering an abbreviated version of that: Four hours, no sleepover but plenty of activities. Camp Go Back debuts 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Goodyear Ballpark. Parking and entrance are free, as are just about all the activities.
Toasted Mallow will serve its gooey s’mores at Camp Go Back. (Photo courtesy Toasted Mallow)
“Ax throwing is the only activity that has a charge, but we are offering a free, kid-friendly version so it’s still technically a free activity,” Hosey said. Like most who throw a big party, Hosey is anxiously waiting to see how many people attend. “This idea is so unique, it takes time to explain the concept,” she noted. Being different “was my personal guiding light. We really want us to stand out,” Hosey said. “When it finally cools down after the summer, it’s so hard to stand out when everyone is doing something.” She thinks the most popular activity
Those who do at least nine of the 12 activities and get a badge stamped get take home bags. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)
might be an intricate rope course, set up by a vendor from Colorado. “The ropes course kind of like an in-theair jungle gym. You’re strapped to a harness going through obstacles. It’s a mix of monkey bars with trapeze,” she said. Go Back will feature a ropes course challenge, similar to And she expects big Camp the one pictured. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear) lines for those melted marshmallow and chocolate treats, of the 12 activities will get badges “because who doesn’t love s’mo- stamped get the take-home bags. res?” Hampton Inn and Suites is providMaking this a free festival while not ing rooms for various out-of-town spending a lot of city money was a bit vendors. of a trapeze act for Hosey. Irony Department: Palm Valley Pedi“I’m working with a pretty small atric Dentistry and Orthodontics is unbudget,” she said. “ derwriting the s’mores station. ToastHosey said Valor Preparatory Acad- ed Mallow will be making the gooey emy is underwriting the Blanket Booth treats. for the movie at the end of the event Camp Go Back takes place 4 to 8 and Cabela’s is taking care of decora- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Goodyear tions. Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Entry Whataburger is underwriting take- and parking are free. For information, home bags. Those who do at least nine call 623-882-7524.
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
For Marisa Ronstadt, music—especially mariachi—is her blood. “I’ve been singing since I was 14 and I’ve been listening to mariachi my whole life,” said Ronstadt, the cousin of Linda Ronstadt. “It’s just a music that’s very powerful and emotional. It tugs at your heartstrings and it’s magical. That’s the best way to describe it.” A former Phoenix resident and South Mountain High School graduate, Ronstadt will travel from her Los Angeles home to perform at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Dia de los Muertos Festival and third annual Noche de Mariachi from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at its performing arts center. Ronstadt will perform in concert immediately following the festival on the main stage at 8 p.m. “I’m really excited,” she said. “This will be the first time I’ve performed there. I was contacted by (EMCC’s) Jonathan Robles and he asked me if I would be interested in performing for the fundraiser to bring awareness for the mariachi program. I was honored and excited to be asked.” Festival goers will be treated to hours of entertainment including vendor tables, arts and crafts workshops, and a STEM bus. Attendees are encouraged to dress as Catrina, the tall female skeleton wearing a fancy hat who symbolizes Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Concert guests will experience a full night of live mariachi and ballet folklorico performances by local, regional and national artists, including headliner Ronstadt, who will perform with Mariachi Rubor, an all-female mariachi band based in Phoenix. Tickets to the concert are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP, which includes dinner, drinks and a swag bag. The VIP room opens at 5:30 p.m. Concert proceeds benefit the Accelerating College Completion through
Endowment Scholarship Support (ACCESS) endowment fund. Each dollar donated to the fund is matched by the U.S. Department of Education. “This is our signature fundraiser for the scholarship fund,” said Robles, director of development and alumni and event organizer. “We just about sold out last year. It’s an extremely popular event. We’ve tapped into a cultural enrichment activity we didn’t have out here on the west side before.” Ronstadt was introduced to the artform through her father, who was the emcee for the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. Linda Ronstadt was inducted into the Mariachi Hall of Fame in 2000, thanks to her 1988 CD “Canciones de Mi Padre.” The album won a Grammy that year for Best Mexican-American Performance. In 1993, her subsequent work, “Mas Canciones” also received a Grammy for Best Mex- Marisa Ronstadt perform at Estrella Mountain Community College’s Dia de los Muertos Festival (Photo courtesy Marisa Ronstadt) ican-American Album. Marisa Ronstadt is following in her footsteps, as she’s recording a fulllength mariachi album. “We’re in talks right now and I couldn’t be more excited about that to say that out loud,” she said. “It’s for real. Hopefully, it’ll be something that we actually record, and it’ll be out next year. I’m excited to contribute to music programs of any kind, particularly one that is a genre that I am head over heels for.” She moved to Los Angeles after earning a business and mass communication degree from ASU in 2006. But she still loves the Valley. “I feel like I’m a resident of both communities,” she said. “I have so many ties to the Valley. My husband and I were both born and raised in Comprehensive Eye Exams • Pediatric Eye Exams • Glaucoma Phoenix and still have family there Cataracts • Diabetic Retinopathy • Macular Degeneration • Dry Eye Contact Lenses (including multifocal and hard to fit lenses) “I came here to be a part of a community of musicians and entertainers Over 1,800 Eyeglass Frames! who are so welcoming and loving toward us. We feel really blessed to be a part of it.”
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Are you willing to allow arthritis to immobilize you without putting up a fight? The fact is, exercise is absolutely critical for people who suffer from arthritis. Here’s a pro tip for you: You’ll feel much healthier if you vary your exercise habits and fitness plans every week. It’s also important to remain alert of the impact that doing the same things day after day can have upon your joints and muscles. So if you’re having regular problems with arthritic knees and hips, a really stiff lower
back, or even tightness in your muscles (such as your Achilles or calves), then cycling is an ideal exercise for you! Even if you only do it for 30 minutes or so at a time. Many people think that walking or jogging is the only way to exercise while enjoying the fresh air. Yet the health benefits of doing something like cycling are endless. Cycling regularly can help improve physical fitness, ease stress (due to the rush of endorphins being released) and it’s also a great way to reduce your weight. Not to mention you’ll get to see some nice
sights if you pick a scenic route. Why? Because you’ll be reducing the impact of the hard surface that can easily damage vital joints. You’ll also be helping essential processes like the heart and the lungs to stay healthy. Let me say this again. Bike riding is something that anyone in their 40s, 50s and above should seriously consider. It’s even better than walking if your objective is to stay active and healthy. Now, let’s bust a myth about bike riding. Many people think that to have the
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Do you have enough discernment to ask for discernment? CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist
How do you know when you have discernment? That’s easy. When you have enough discernment to ask for discernment. Let’s explore the life-changing X-factor of discernment. Here are
two examples where possessing real discernment could have avoided heaps of “woulda, shoulda, coulda’s.” A fisherman from the city was out fishing on a lake in a small boat. He noticed another man in a small boat open his tackle box and take out a mirror. Being curious, the man rowed over and asked, “What is the mirror for?” “That’s my secret way to catch fish,” said the other man. “Shine the mirror on the top of the water. The fish notices
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the spot of sun on the water above and they swim to the surface. Then I just reach down, net them, and pull them into the boat.” “Wow! Does that really work?” “You bet it does.” “Would you be interested in selling me that mirror? I’ll give you $30 for it.” “Well, okay.” After the money was transferred, the city fisherman asked, “By the way, how many fish have you caught this week?” “You’re the sixth,” was the answer. I discern that fisherman caught himself. Here’s a real-life example of discernment in action. For a long time, the Swiss had a lock on the market of watchmaking. They built the best watches money can buy, and by the 1940s, they produced 80 percent of all watches worldwide. In the late 1960s, an inventor presented a new idea for a new type of watch to the leaders of the Swiss watch company. They rejected it. In fact, every Swiss company he approached had the same negative reaction. Believing his design had merit, the man took it to a company in Japan. The name of the organization was Seiko, the design of the watch was digital, and today, 80 percent of all watches use a digital design. The lesson here is one discernment-driven decision can change the entire course of a whole industry and the destiny of one person. John Maxwell defines discernment as the ability to find the root of the matter. Discernment relies on intuition as well as rational thought. Discernment is not necessarily safety or caution as many would think. Seiko’s decision to make digital watches was risky. Discernment allows one to be at the right place and the right time doing the right thing! In fact, people who lack discernment are seldom in the right place at the right time. Discerning people create opportunities by their willingness to use their experience, see beyond the obvious and follow their instincts. Management consultant Robert Heller says: “Never ignore a gut feeling, but never believe it is enough.” Discernment allows you to use both your ‘gut’ and your head to find the best option or solution you are looking for. Discernment enables a person or leader to see a partial picture, fill in the missing pieces intuitively and rationally, thus finding the real heart of a matter. Maxwell notes, “Smart leaders believe only half of what they hear. Discerning leaders know which half to believe.”
Discernment requires that we appraise, analyze, recognize, understand and judge a matter correctly. Discernment arrests underachievement. Discernment puts us in a position to succeed. Discernment is a gift we all could use in these very fraudulent times of everything from internet scams to fake news. Would you like to acquire more discernment? You can learn to discern. Here’s where to start. Look at what the Psalmist said in Psalm 119:66 to God. “Teach me good discernment and knowledge.” If you want it, ask God for it. Desire it and acquire it because an abundant life requires it. Wisdom and discernment release the ‘smart’ in you to move from your head to your heart to your feet. My advice is mine this resource. Tap into supernatural assets you could never get on your own. Real discernment is a gift from God to us and for us. Discernment is a way God gets into our lives. That gut feeling or instinct I have been talking about could be God speaking us on the inside. Even if one doesn’t know God or acknowledge God, God has given them a capacity for discernment. Our experiences, successes, and even learning from other’s can add to our discernment, but God created real discernment and put it into circulation for everyone’s benefit. Think about it, asking God for discernment requires discernment. You’ll reduce the number of bad decisions you make in your life. You won’t have to deal with the emotional clutter and consequences of bad decisions as much. Discernment increases your efficiency and effectiveness. You will be mentally and emotionally free to do great things for yourself and others. Your relationships will be smoother and more uplifting. Author James Clear enlightens us on how to use discernment. “When you say no, you are only saying no to one option. When you say yes, you are saying no to every other option. No is a decision. Yes is a responsibility. Be careful what (and who) you say yes to. It could shape your day, your career, your family, your life.” The best thing I can say about discernment is that it works. It’s a gift. Take it. It’s yours. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy call 623376-6757, email nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.
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Higher Hopes comes to Goodyear
Higher Hopes, which serves people with disabilities, recently opened its second site, in Goodyear. (Photo courtesy Higher Hopes)
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Higher Hopes, an agency offering services to adults with disabilities throughout the Valley, recently expanded from its Glendale base to open a second site in Goodyear. “Higher Hopes’ primary focus is to promote independence and inspire adults to live enriching and productive lives independently within their own community through pre-employment and training, creative life skills, and competitive employment,” its website stated. Kamisha Bowen, founder and owner of Higher Hopes, has been an advocate for adults living with disabilities for over 20 years. “Everyone has a success story within them,” Bowen said. “It’s just up to us to help make that success story a reality for the people we serve.” Bowen founded Higher Hopes in 2015 and opened the first program in Glendale in 2017. Higher Hopes offers several programs. The Creative Life Skills program offers courses in: pre-employment training; transitional support; reading; writing and math modules; financial management; creative arts; gardening; community involvement; computer lab; volunteering; culinary arts, and traveling. A wellness program promotes healthy eating, daily physical fitness and Special Olympics compe-
titions. The Competitive Employment and Pre-Employment Training program consist of on-site job training and employment at Higher Hopes Retail and Thrift store. Members learn jobs such as clerical, retail associate, janitorial and refurbishment. The employment program also trains for positions in landscaping and activity lead positions within the community. And Higher Hopes assists members seeking competitive employment within the community and provides continued support to maintain employment. To get members around, Higher Hopes provides transportation to adults enrolled in the Creative Life Skills and Employment programs. Transportation utilizes a wheelchair-accessible van and passenger vehicles. “We serve 40 adults at the Glendale location and 17 at the Goodyear location,” said Bowen. “So we still have openings in Goodyear.” She said referrals are not needed, as Higher Hopes is contracted through Arizona’s Developmental Disabilities Division. “If someone is interested in the program and does not have these benefits then I will point them in the right direction to get the benefit,” Bowen said. “We also accept private pay for a discounted fee.” For more information, visit higherhopesllc.com.
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Litchfield Park arts fest brings fine arts to the West Valley BY LAURA LATZKO
ple art festivals each year in Litchfield Park and events in Wickenburg, Surprise, Carefree and Cave Creek. Vermillion said the atmosphere and the high-caliber artwork makes the festival different from others. “I think Litchfield Park really offers a perfect setting for an art show,” Vermillion said. “You are in a resort community. You’re right next to a historic landmark, the Wigwam Resort. We have the tree-lined walkways with citrus everywhere and palm trees. It’s just a beautiful setting, and there’s a block of trendy, independent sidewalk cafes right in the heart of the festival.”
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The Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts helped expand fine arts into the West Valley, but organizer Candy Vermillion said it takes more than art to make this event a success. More than 50,000 festival goers can purchase wine samples, full-sized glasses of beer or mixed cocktails from local and out-of-state wineries or breweries, including Litchfield Park’s Transplant City Beer Company this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We try to focus on the art, but you have to make it a whole experience for people attending the festival,” said Vermillion of Vermillion Promotions. “There has to be great music and anytime you have great food options and wine tastings, that’s huge.” The drinks will come with commemorative wine or pilsner glasses. The Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts’ also offers a chance to try local food, either from one of the sidewalk cafes or from Arizona-based vendors and food trucks. There will be a variety to choose from, including Mexican or Asian fare, brick oven pizza, gourmet corned beef, bison burgers, seafood options, Italian sausage and peppers, fry bread, vegetarian and meat-filled samosas, homemade ice cream, smoked brisket and ribs, kettle corn, funnel cakes, cheesecake and chocolate-dipped fruit. This year’s music lineup will stoplight mixture of new and returning artists, including Incan flute and guitar duo Inka Gold, Mediterranean jazz fusion group the Sahnas Broth-
The Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts offers fine art, wine and beer tasting and live music. (Photo courtesy Candy Vermillion)
ers, Bluesman Mike and the Blues Review Band and the B Naturals and Josh West acoustic duos. West is a veteran of “The Voice” who hails from Glendale. Held on Wigwam Boulevard, the Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts began as a country craft fair featuring local artists and has grown into a nationally ranked festival. Crafters are now featured on the library lawn. The two-day festival will have over 250 juried artists from around the country, including painters, glass and metal artists, sculptors, jewelers, clothing designers, photographers, woodcarvers and ceramicists. The artists will offer decorative and functional items, including hand-crafted furniture, clothing and walking sticks. Vermillion started a spring festival in Litchfield Park more than 20 years ago and later partnered with the city on the already-established fall event, which
has been held for almost 50 years. She said she hoped to help grow the fine arts scene in the West Valley. “When I started the spring festival, the purpose for that for me was to expose the West Valley to more fine art, so people didn’t have to drive to Scottsdale or Carefree to go to a fine arts festival,” Vermillion said. Vermillion Promotions hosts multi-
Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, to Sunday, Nov. 3 West Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park Free admission; $10-$15 for tasting tickets or full-size cocktails; $2-$6 for additional tickets vermillionpromotions.com
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The city of Tolleson holds its annual Tolleson Community Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2. The Expo will take place at Veterans Park 8601 W. Van Buren Avenue. Admission is free. The event features booths that are focused on health information and services for the family. A “pet health” section will have booths with pet information and services along with rescue organizations for adoptions. All pets must be on a leash. Expo highlights include:
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Buckeye fall bursts with events BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
The city of Buckeye is ushering in the fall events season with Bark in the Park and a special Veterans hike. Help shelter dogs get much-needed exercise, love and socialization during the free Bark in the Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2, at Skyline Regional Park. Buckeye’s Recreation Division is teaming up with Buckeye Animal Rescue and Kennel (BARK) to let residents “borrow” a shelter dog and take them for a hike. This event provides quality doggie time for dog lovers while giving the shelter dogs the chance to meet their new “fur-ever” family. This family- and pet-friendly event features a pet first-aid class at 11 a.m., plus information from vendors, canine goodie bags and a hike in Skyline Regional Park. Guests are asked to wear comfortable hiking shoes and to bring water and sunscreen. On Friday, Nov. 8, honor veterans by
hiking Skyline Park’s Mountain Wash Trail at 10 a.m. Participants will post the American flag atop Valley Vista summit, the highest point in the park. All U.S. military veterans are welcome to help carry the flag during the ceremonial trek. To participate, wear good hiking shoes and bring lots of water and sun protection. The Mountain Wash hiking trail is rated as a difficult trail because of the significant increase in elevation over the 4 miles. The hike is free and open to anyone who’d like to participate. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required at https://goo.gl/D5wvzJ. Veterans and their families interested in sharing the experience of carrying the flag on the ceremonial hike should contact Buckeye’s Community Services at 623-349-6330 or via email at amelle@buckeyeaz.gov. Skyline Regional Park is located at 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. For more information, call 623-349-6350 or visit skylineregionalpark.com.
Top, Veterans are invited to hike Skyline Park’s Mountain Wash Trail on Friday, Nov. 8, to post the American flag atop Valley Vista summit. Right, Bark in the Park features a pet first-aid class at 11 a.m., plus information from vendors, canine goodie bags and a hike in Skyline Regional Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2. (Photos courtesy city of Buckeye)
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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI West Valley View Executive Editor
Helping One Woman events consider themselves a girls’ night out. But, really, they’re so much more than that. The organization, which has a Goodyear chapter, brings women—and men—together to support females through times of life tragedies. During Helping One Woman Goodyear’s Tuesday, Nov. 5, dinner, it will honor Erin Peck, the widow of firefighter Austin Peck, who died from occupation-related cancer on Aug. 31. “Every month, a new recipient is chosen,” said Nicole Fischer of Helping One Woman Goodyear. “At our meetings, we go around the room and ask if anybody has had an irreplaceable loss for the last 12 months. We put the names into a bowl, and we choose who’s going to be the following month’s recipient.” Fischer, of Goodyear, is joined in the organization by Barb Spitzock and Tracy Hernandez also of Goodyear; Sheetal Patel of Verrado; Priscilla Luna of Litchfield Park and Meridith Albert of Buckeye. Fischer and Spitzock started the chapter in March after visiting the East Valley counterpart. They attended the meeting to support a friend who saw a flyer on its Facebook page. “We both said we should do something like this in the West Valley,” Spitzock said. “We want to help people in need. It’s a girls’ night out, but we also welcome children. We meet on Tues-
days and that’s a tough night for families.” The organization meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, except for December, at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 1828 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Peck will be joined by her friends and family. The dinner requires a $10 minimum cash gift for the recipient, and the $20 optional dinner includes an appetizer, main entrée, nonalcoholic beverage, tax and tip. The prize drawing tickets are six for $15; cash only. All of that money goes to the recipient as well. “The total ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the night,” Fischer said. “That’s not really the basis of our charity. It’s to uplift the recipient and show them there are a lot of people in this community who are supporting them. The money is an added bonus. It’s more of an uplifting event.” Peck and her husband knew each other for 22 years, meeting as teenagers. She became a nurse and worked in labor and delivery, dedicating her life to helping others, Fischer said. Four years ago, Austin was diagnosed with sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma. The rare cancer was aggressive, and the couple spent four years fighting for his life. He had to medically retire from the fire department and she quit her job to care for him. Austin had radiation treatment in California; chemotherapy in Arizona; and alternative therapy in Utah. Besides Erin, his survivors include two
daughters, Marley, 10, and Harper, 7. Erin started a small business in her home called Functional Fluids IV therapy. Guests are asked to RSVP through mysosevent.com or by visiting Facebook facebook.com/howgoodyear and clicking “get tickets” or call/text 847721-5372. For more information, email howgoodyearaz@gmail.com. “I hope the word is spread and more
and more people in the community get involved in it,” Fischer said. “We’re trying to help one woman but helping that one woman will get the community together as a whole.” Spitzock added, “It feels like every month we get different people who are wowed by it. In general, people’s intentions are good. This last month, we had 10 people give money to recipients even though they couldn’t go.”
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King Crossword ACROSS 1 Birth-related 6 Sphere 9 “Great!” 12 React to reveille 13 Spelling contest 14 “-- not choose to run” 15 Bottled spirit? 16 Madison Avenue music 18 Eden, for one 20 Agts. 21 Crony 23 Moment 24 Nuts 25 The same, in bibliographies 27 Primly self-restrained 29 Hide and -31 Fails to 35 Buckwheat porridge 37 Catastrophic 38 Wit 41 Lubricant 43 Tandoor-baked bread
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Pendergast teacher wins awards, hearts BY TOM SCANLON
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When they walk into the Westwind Elementary School writing class, seventh graders aren’t told what not to do. They’re not told they have to spell perfectly, write legibly and follow grammar rules. That comes later. The first thing they are told: “You’re a good writer.” It’s a lesson Tim Ramsey, Avondale resident and award-winning teacher, learned 53 years ago. “I’ll never forget, Miss Thompson, my second-grade teacher, told me, ‘Timmy, today you don’t have to do a math chart. I want you to go down the hall and find a box of pictures. Take out a picture and write a story about it,’” Ramsey said, talking in his rapid-fire way from his classroom Thursday. “I picked out a photo of a horse and wrote a story about it. She read it and said, ‘Timmy, you’re such a good writer.’ Not, ‘You’re going to be a good writer’ - ‘You are a good writer.’ “I have to pay that back and teach it.” The 60-year-old teacher preaches to students how writing is just thoughts
and the physical part just recording “what goes on up here,” he said, tapping his forehead. His students know this teacher practices what he preaches. Asked who her favorite writer is, Alma Avila, 12, responds, “Mr. Ramsey.” The Arizona English Teachers Association recently honored Ramsey who also teaches writing at Estrella Community College - for the tenth time. The association selected Ramsey’s nonfiction work “Forgiven” as part of the annual Teachers as Writers Contest. The association previously honored Ramsey for fiction and he is the author of the book “The Hugs on My Shirt.” An excerpt from Ramsey’s book: “On the first day of school, I observed my class of seventh-graders. All 30 were listening attentively to my every word. Having been a teacher for over three decades, I knew this ‘honeymoon-phase’ would not last forever. “I commented on all the new shoes adorning my students’ feet. Then I noticed Sergio who was wearing an old scuffed up pair of black Converse. Quickly, trying to protect this
Teacher Tim Ramsey, left, takes a “writing starts with thoughts” approach with Westwind Elementary School seventh graders, including, left to right, Julyan Castillo, Ashley Bonilla and Alma Avila.. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
Teacher Tim Ramsey, left, has a writing Wall of Fame that students, left to right, Julyan Castillo, Ashley Bonilla and Alma Avila are proud to make at Westwind Elementry School. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
kid’s ego, I added, ‘I have new shoes, but I decided to wear my old comfortable pair today.’ “The boy stepped up to protect me. ‘That’s OK, Mr. Ramsey,’ he said. ‘I wore my comfortable shoes today too.’ “One morning, a few weeks later, Sergio informed me that his heart was beating fast. Frantically looking for the nurse passes, I cried, ‘Are you OK? Do you need me to call for help?’ “‘No,’ he explained, ‘my heartbeat is different in each of my classes. I like your class. In here, my heart always runs fast. In some of my other classes, it’s hardly beating at all.’” His current seventh-grade students echo that emotion about this local version of John Keating (the inspirational writing teacher played by Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society”). “He’s usually in a good mood, joyful and caring,” said Alma Avila. “He’s very funny and helpful,” added Julyan Castillo. “He’s an amazing teacher who takes most of his time to make sure we get everything,” said Ashley Bonilla
Blushing and looking down, Ramsey said, “Thank you so much” to the compliments. While he is appreciative of their spoken words, Ramsey deeply treasures the words he inspires his students to write. He puts the best of the work on the “Wall of Fame,” in a hallway outside his classroom. Ramsey shared students’ work in a recent assignment to write about 9/11 from the perspective of someone who was there at the World Trade Towers. “I ran down again with my family all the way to the ninth floor,” writes Carlos E. Machado. “There had been about 100 people going up and down the stairs along with the firefighters. I looked desperately at my watch it read 9:50. I was now more aggressive going to the first floor and finally after an hour I was safe with my family at once. “As we were walking down the street I felt the ground shake, people started screaming I looked up and saw the South Tower crumbling to the ground, I ran for my life my sister and mom was right behind me I went inside the Verizon store nearby and ducked and
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Westwind Elementary School seventh graders left to right, Alma Avila, Julyan Castillo and Alma Avila love walking inside writing teacher Tim Ramsey’s classroom.
covered my head. Waiting to die.” Kareena Rossi wrote from the perspective of a dog at a park near the World Trade Center. It’s a fun outing, until the planes hit. “Another booming crash happened behind us. Another plane? I thought before I blacked out. I opened my eyes seeing gray. An acrid odor filled my nostrils. I sneezed at the dust in them. I could barely see anything. It was like someone painted the city black and white. I looked around at the gray injured people as they staggered away from the debris, but none resembled him. Dad.” The dog finally finds its owner. “Rocks were on him, but he seemed to be sleeping. I got excited and quickly nuzzled my snout at him trying to wake him up; but nothing.” Nehemiah Boehme’s unflinching writing took the perspective of a Twin Towers worker: “I got cut on my arm and it was hanging off my
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body. Blood was everywhere. It hurt for a couple of seconds but then it went numb. Maybe I was in shock. People were screaming and yelling. Some people were dead … “I became part of the dust. But, I still could see my friend and he could hear my angel spirit voice.” These are the words that send chills through Tim Ramsey, and reinforce his career choice as a teacher after 37 years - the last four at Westwind in the Pendergast Elementary School District. Not all of his students walk into his classroom ready to write, which is where the challenge comes in. “A lot of the boys don’t like to write,” he said. “It’s my job to turn them around.” The likes of Rod Henkel, Westwind’s principal, say this teacher is doing just that. “Tim Ramsey has been in education for almost four decades and is still as passionate and purposeful about teaching writing to his students as the first year he began,” Henkel said. “He is beloved, respected and achieves great academic success due to his empathic nature and outstanding teaching style that engages students and colleagues alike.”
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Raymond Banks Raymond Banks, age 93 ½, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in Goodyear, his residence for 25 years. Ray was born in 1925 to Lena and Max Banks in Granby, Connecticut. He was the youngest of seven children. He had one sister, Ethel, 2nd from the oldest, who virtually raised him. He was a graduate of Simsbury High. Ray joined the US Army Air Corps and after two years he enrolled at the University of Connecticut where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. He joined the US Air Force as a 1st Lt, became a navigator and retired as a Major after 21 years of service. He received four Air Medals plus numerous awards and decorations. While in the Air Force he met the love of his life, Mary Mann. They were married in April 1953. They spent 60 years together until her death in 2013. Upon Ray's retirement, they settled in Sacramento, CA where Ray earned another degree at the State University at Sacramento. Ray worked for the State of California until his second retirement. They spent 24 wonderful years there, as members of the Yacht Club, boating on the rivers and the Pacific Ocean. During that time they had three miniature Schnauzers that were their children (Pasha, Pirate, and Peanuts). Ray and Mary traveled all over the world: Ireland, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, England, and many other places. When they moved to PebbleCreek Community 25 years ago they took up golf and made many lifelong friends. Ray and Mary especially cherished their PebbleCreek Community Church. Ray was a social person with a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. He cared deeply about his friends and family. He was always there to provide support. Ray was a Mason. Ray is survived by his nieces, Judi Stevens and husband Eddie, Deborah Banks, Tammy Banks-Spooner; goddaughter Erica Millard; nephews, Martin Goldfarb, Craig and wife Barbara Banks, Marc and wife Joyce Banks, Randy and wife Jane Miller, Scott and wife Lynda Miller, and Stephen and wife Jeana Miller. He is survived by grand nieces and nephews; Laura Luddy, Micah and Isaiah Goldfarb, and Zeke Spooner. Thank you to Pastor Robert Ripley and the congregation of PebbleCreek Community Church, Sharon and Greg McKenzie, Mary Morgan, Donna and Ned Grover, Sharon and Doyle Yoder, and Vern and Elizabeth Peterson, Akemi Brewer and the many others that have been his family. A memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonic Homes of California or charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com
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Lawrence L. Jacob Lawrence L. Jacob, age 71 of Goodyear, AZ, died October 18, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born December 1, 1947, in New York City, NY to George T. Jacob, Sr. and Lorraine (Donofrio) Jacob. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, October 28, 2019, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel.
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Edna G. Cole Edna G. Cole of Avondale AZ passed away on October 14, 2019 in Avondale , AZ at the age of 81 years old. She was born in Colon, Panama May 20, 1938 to Guseppe and Rosa Finchera. She is survived by Daughters Jennifer Cole, Jacqueline Marquez (Samuel), Sister Angela Sheldt (Steve) , Grandson Ray Marquez (Christina),Granddaughter Lauren Pearson (Steven) and Great-Granddaughter Tessa Marquez "Love you forever."
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PUBLIC NOTICE USEPA announces the next Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting of the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund site on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the REI Distribution Center, Grand Canyon Conference Room, 4877 N. Cotton Lane Goodyear, AZ 85395. For information on the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Superfund project please go to the EPA website listed below. http://www.epa.gov/superfund/phoenix-goodyearairport Published: West Valley View, Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 6, 2019 / 24939 Rosie S. Ortiz, 215 E. Jones, Phoenix, AZ 85040 602-2686544 beadingwithmom @gmail.com Representing Self SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Frank Ortiz Sr, an Adult Case Number PB2019001544 LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Rosie S. Ortiz is appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction. WITNESS: Oct. 8, 2019 M.Patterson Deputy Clerk ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT. I accept the duties of Personal Representative of the Estate of the above-named person who has died and do solemnly swear or affirm that I will perform the duties as Personal Representative according to law. DATED: 6-3-2019 /s/ Rosie S. Ortiz, Personal Representative. STATE OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: 6-3-19, by Jeff Fine, Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED: West Valley View/ Business Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2019 / 24973
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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Bids: November 27, 2019 - 10am Project: Victory Phase 5 CFD Landscape (Sunrise Ln and Tiger Mountain Dr) Verrado ARC LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum CR-21 Landscaping and Irrigation Systems, to submit sealed bids for the Victory Phase 5 CFD Landscape (Sunrise Ln and Tiger Mountain Dr) which consists of, but is not limited to all work associated with installation of the landscape in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to adjust the scope at their discretion. The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on October 30, 2019. Contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held in the DMB offices located at 4236 N Verrado Way, Suite 200, Buckeye, AZ 85396 – November 5, 2019 at 10:00am. All interested parties are invited to attend. It is recommended that interested parties RSVP prior to the meeting. Sealed bids will be received November 27, 2019 no later than 10:00am at the City of Buckeye, City Clerk’s Office, located at 530 E Monroe, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Bids submitted after specified closing time will not be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com – reference Victory Phase 5 CFD Landscape (Sunrise Ln and Tiger Mountain Dr). No engineer’s estimate will be distributed. Published: West Valley View/ Business Oct 23, 2019 / 250xx
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*FREE SECOND OPINIONS *EMERGENCY SERVICE *ALL MAKES & MODELS **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS LICENSED ROC#313262-BONDED-INSURED “World Class Service - Hometown Feel”
www.airNOWac.com
623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE LANDSCAPING Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation
D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080
ROC#202397. ROC#219652
stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com
D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652 stonecreek-az.com
Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
LANDSCAPING
MEDICAL SERVICES
Landscape
602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
623.910.0742
Landscape Maintenance Services * Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE. Residential & Commercial, Big Properties Not a licensed contractor
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
References Available
Mike (623) 764-1294
deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED
Serving the West Valley Since 1990 Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
623-308-2801
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
Free Estimates
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bob
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
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623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown
Quality Attention to Every Detail
For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02
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HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 ROC#302675 •• Fully Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Estimates Free Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
602-422-3648 602-422-3648 PAINTING
Insured
*Not a Licensed Contractor
PAINTING
PEST CONTROL
ERIC SAUNDERS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s
FREE ESTIMATES
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
MOBILE:
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc.
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections
Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.
Basic Pest Service
FAMILY OWNED
49-75
$
ROC Lic. #170982
Lic. / Est. 1981
PEST CONTROL
PLUMBING
L&M PEST & WEED CONTROL
H&H
The Bug Stops Here
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR
• Roaches
A REFERRAL IS THE
• Weed and Turf control BEST COMPLIMENT • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035
Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com
NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PEST CONTROL
PLUMBING
Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
55 DRAIN CLEANING
$
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
602-826-3969 Mobile
Listed HOA/PORA
623-299-7111 www.ampmhomeservices.com
PAINTING
PAINTING
Good Morning,
FREE ESTIMATES
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience
623.547.7521
REMODELING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
Plumbing Experts
Water Heaters • Faucets • Toilets • Filtration & R.O. Drywall Painting/Texture • Electrical • Fans • Lighting Pool Repairs • Drain Cleaning • Sewer Cameras Bathroom Remodel/Update • Plus Much More!
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal
One Call Can Fix It All!
“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
LANDSCAPING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly
LANDSCAPING
• Tree Trimming
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com
Lic# 4147
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
CLASSIFIEDS
WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 30, 2019
& SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING
ROOFING
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
Your West Valley Plumber
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095
ROOFING
Almeida Roofing Inc. All Types of Roofing
New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush
Senior & Military Discounts
623-522-9322
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Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
Water Heaters from
585 $ 4400
$
includes labor
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Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
FREE SERVICE CALL
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS
30 OFF
49.95
Service
Water Heater Flush
100 OFF New Water Heater
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 11/30/19
$
$
$
623-688-5243
www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #215758
Senior Citizen Discount FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate Kitchens Concrete Flooring
Additions Garages Patios
FREE ESTIMATES
623-293-2648
ROOFING
TREE SERVICES
PHILLIPS
Estimate Today! Best Prices! TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS
ROOFING LLC Member of ABM
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL
623-873-1626
601-596-4447
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
623-444-0056 623-444-0056
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
Service Done Right... Day or Night!
PLUMBING & SEWER EXPERTS Water Heater • Water Treatments Faucets/Toilets • Leak Locating Drain Cleaning • Hydro-Jetting Kitchen & bath Remodels Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation
www.ampmhomeservices.com 24 hour e! Servic ra $) Senior & Military Discounts
$
6500
Drain Cleaning with Guarantee
$
75 off
Any NEW Water Heater Install
Sewer Camera Inspections
FREE ESTIMATES
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com
623-935-9221
872-3047
with Service call. Valley Wide Service
Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Built Stronger to Last Longer
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
PLUMBING
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
triplerpool@gmail.com
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
WATER TREATMENT
We Do Everything!
(No Ext
“1 Call & We Do It All”
Painting & More
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
POOL SERVICES
Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
Bruce Fischer 623-404-2082 azturf.net UPHOLSTERY
35 Years Experience in the Valley
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
Unclog Drains from
PLUMBING
www.almeidaroofing.com
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
Total Care Plumbing LLC
We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
Estrella Custom Designs
623-386-0710
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
602-622-2859 623-936-5775
ROOFING
with Service call. Valley Wide Service
PLUMBING
TURF
ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
ROOFING
26 Years Experience in the Valley!
PLUMBING Your leaks stop here!
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
602-743-3175 FREE ESTIMATES!
License #ROC209589
Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience
phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@cox.net
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Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair
623-299-7111
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 324892
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | OCTOBER 30, 2019
2019 FORDf-150 S S M FINAL WEEK
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FINAL WEEK PRE-OWNED TREATS, NO TRICKS! 2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
2002 FORD RANGER XLT
20119A
19374B
$5,231
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2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE 2LT
2009 DODGE JOURNEY R/T
18580B
19125A
$7,831
$8,531
2011 TOYOTA RAV4
2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT W/2LT
19079B
19310B
$8,831
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2013 NISSAN FRONTIER SV
19497A
19388A
$13,831
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2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT
2013 LEXUS ES 300H HYBRID
19416A
T8683
$15,931
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2015 FORD F-150 XLT
2016 DODGE DURANGO R/T
19478A
T8682
$25,931
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2017 RAM 2500
2017 RAM 2500 BIG HORN
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24,555 Jones Discount $6,000 MSRP
$
18,555
SPECIAL $
†
2019 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE “DEMO” • Navigation • Lane Keeping Alert • Rear Camera • Blind Spot Alert • Much More
STK# 19268
28,550 Jones Discount $6,000 MSRP
$
22,550
SPECIAL $
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2019 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 STX • V6 Ecoboost • FX4 OffRoad • Capt. Chairs • 20” Alum Wheels • Much More
47,355 Jones Discount $12,000 MSRP
$
35,355
SPECIAL $
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2019 FORD F-250 CREW CAB 4X4 STX • Diesel 6.7L • FX4 OffRoad • Rear Camera • Chrome Cab Steps • Much More
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2019 FORD F-150 RAPTOR CREW • Premium 802A Pkg • Raptor Tech Pkg • Raptor Carbon Fiber Pkg • 360o Camera • Adapt cruise • Much More
STK# 19091
71,285 Jones Discount $6,000 MSRP
$
65,285
SPECIAL $
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24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
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OF THE
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM Must finance and Qualify with Ford Motor Credit Company. All sales prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 11/5/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.
STK# 19306