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The Voice of the West Valley for 34 years
‘Best of the West’ honored BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
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For years considered a tag-along to the Phoenix area business scene, the West Valley is emerging as a leader. Huge projects and high-profile companies underscore rapid growth from Goodyear, Avondale and Buckeye to Glendale and even Peoria. In its 27 years, WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—helped promote this growth. “The West Valley is coming into its own,” said Sintra Hoffman, president and CEO of WESTMARC. “Over the past two decades, this region has grown to 1.6 million educated, skilled and connected residents. Over the next 25 years, 49.5% of the growth in Maricopa County will occur in the West Valley. “While many previously felt the West Valley was not the ‘favored child in the family,’ today residents, stakeholders and leaders understand we are the emerging community and have the advantage of learning lessons from other regions in the state.” WESTMARC is a public-private partnership of the 15 residential and business communities, as well as the educational
Avondale’s Coldwater Depot Logistics Center is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards. (Photo courtesy city of Avondale)
sector in the West Valley. The organization, according to its mission statement, “is committed to our members’ success and to our mission of enhancing economic development and promoting quality of life in the West Valley,” Hoffman added. Additionally Hoffman mentioned, “We are working with developers, investors and communities to highlight our professional workforce and encourage investment in Class A office space.” This time of year, WESTMARC celebrates top West Valley achievements with a dinner and awards show.
WESTMARC is hosting the 27th-annual Best of the West Awards dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at State Farm Stadium. “The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle and economy in the West Valley,” Hoffman explained. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.” Adding: “For the last four years, the Arizona Car-
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Veterans ride to help veterans BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Associate Editor
To them, a civilian is — if not quite the enemy — often an anomaly. They can interpret innocent looks as judging glares, simple requests as hassles. “I get along with other veterans better than citizens,” said Robert “Tiny” Hogan, a hulking Goodyear resident with an ironic nickname. “You can relate to them better.” Hogan is a Desert Storm combat veteran. After his discharge from the Army with a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, the PTSD symp-
toms hit him so fiercely there were days he wouldn’t leave his house. Then he realized other veterans were far worse off and helping them would also help him. Four years ago, Hogan, 52, co-founded Veterans IV Veterans, a motorcycle “association” with two dozen members. They come from around the West Valley - Bernie “Slingshot” Kendall lives in Peoria, Dustin “Singleshot” Abbas in Phoenix just outside Glendale.
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Bernie “Slingshot” Kendall and Dustin “Singleshot” Abbas are members of Veterans IV Veterans, a West Valley motorcycle association that aids veterans in need and takes part in veterans events like the Buckeye Veterans Day Parade. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
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King Koil mattresses and the Vitamin Shoppe are two big employers. dinals have been the presenting sponIn the excellence in innovation catsor - and they really know how to put egory, the finalists include the city of on a show.” Peoria’s Business Concierge and ArizoThe organization announced finalists na State University’s Cybersecurity Edin four categories. ucation Consortium (CEC). Finalists in the economic The Peoria program was engine category are Glencreated “to strengthen the dale’s Desert Diamond city’s business partnership, West Valley Casino, which build rapport, connect busiis expanding and hirnesses with services and ing more than 1,000, and community support proAvondale’s Coldwater Degrams, navigate planning, pot Logistics Center. zoning, signage, code enThe city of Avondale forcement and other areas Hoffman, WESTnominated the latter, not- Sintra within the city.” MARC president and ing, “The Coldwater Depot CEO, is excited about ASU’s CEC “is actively Logistics Center is a beau- West Valley growth. (Pho- working to empower stuto courtesy WESTMARC) tiful conglomeration of 1.9 dents at any age to be the million square feet of corporate and next generation of cybersecurity promanufacturing functions, a full gamut fessionals and leaders.” of manufacturing operations, sports There are two quality of life enhanceactivities for all ages, a wide range ment in community finalists: West Valof service amenities, and a brilliant ley Arts Council, located in Surprise launching pad for small businesses that and features members from around the were once home-based and now oper- West Valley, and Maryvale Revitalizaate their showrooms.” tion Corporation’s HERO U Program, The 65 businesses employing 1,200 which aims to promote positive thinking at the Coldwater hub is “creating a vast for students in eighth and ninth grade. economic benefit for the West Valley by Surprsingly there are no teachers in bringing its residents home to work.” the quality of life enhancement in edu-
The Desert Diamond Casino is a finalist in the WESTMARC “Best of the West” awards. (Photo courtesy Desert Diamond Casino)
cation category. Finalist include Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life, an annual conference helping to “dispel the stigma of being a ‘snitch’ or a ‘tattletale’ by informing students that reporting warning signs can often prevent school tragedies,” and Waddell’s Canyon View High School, which recently won the prestigious James MacConnell Award “for curiosity, creativity and imagination in education.” In addition to the four annual awards, the WESTMARC board of directors will also present the inspiration in leadership award to Littleton School District Superintendent Roger Freeman and the regional advancement award to Mike and Cindy Watts, of the ASU Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. This year’s president’s choice award winner is Julie Rees at Triadvocates, a
lobbying and advocacy firm. Best of the West costs: Member table, $2,000; non-member table, $2,500; member individual seat, $275; non-member individual seat, $325. For reservations and more information, visit westmarc.org/bow19. The awards dinner is a chance for the West Valley to remember how far it has come, Hoffman expressed, with destinations like Skyline Regional Park, the Cardinals, Coyotes and ISM Raceway. “West Valley residents are proud of the high quality of life and strong community networks we enjoy. Many young families who moved here during the economic boom, are still here but with young adult children,” said the Westmarc CEO. “We truly choose to live here today, and the ‘little sibling complex’ is an outdated feeling.”
Avondale observes Veterans Day BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
On Monday, Nov. 11, city of Avondale offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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They are an active association, overcoming individual problems - several have PTSD, Abbas also had a traumatic brain injury - to aid other veterans, or just to celebrate the service. “We’re the people behind the scenes, at a lot of veterans events,” said Kendall, who served in both the Army (1977-80) and U.S. Air Force (1981-85). Veterans IV Veterans’ motorcycles will roar in Buckeye Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. “It’s a nice, hometown parade. It reminds me of the smaller parades when I was a kid,” said Hogan, raised in Florida. On Veterans Day, the Veterans IV group will be in Glendale for a new flag-raising ceremony and incineration of old American flags. The Glendale event starts at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Glendale Main Library Auditorium, 5959 W. Brown Street. Speakers are planned, as well as a flyover by Luke Air Force Base. “They should be fun,” Hogan said. While there is plenty of entertaining, uplifting events and specials around Veterans Day, veterans often drift into the shadows the other 364 days of the year. Hogan and his group stay active yearround. They take food and help clean yards of veterans in need. And Veterans IV host bingo every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Veterans Administration Community Living Center. “The guys we play bingo with are usually the sickest of the sick,” Hogan said. “A lot of them aren’t going home.” Hogan and his Veterans IV comrades spend time with dying veterans - sharing tears, prayers as well as bonding over military experiences, stories and hardships, until the veteran passes away. “The hardest part for me is the bingo when we lose patients,” Hogan said. Yet he soldiers on, fueled by the purpose this group gave him. Although the group is nominally a motorcycle association, “We’re just a bunch of vets helping other vets,” said Kendall, who lives in Peoria. All the assistance and events can be exhausting, Hogan explained. “We’ve got to try to make time for ourselves with family and our kids,” he added. “Sunday, we’re going to get together as a family group and enjoy some time together.” When he uses the word “family,” it includes his association, Veterans IV Veterans. “It’s a lot of work - a lot of work,” Hogan said. “But it’s what I thought it would be. And it’s starting to get rewarding. People you helped years ago, you’re running back into. You’re seeing their lives are better.” Abbas recalled how he was drifting three years ago until he heard about Veterans IV Veterans. “It’s been a lifeline, for me. I was going through a lot of hardship. I didn’t have a place in society,” Abbas voiced. “When I met them, I went up to Tiny and put my
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Veterans IV Veterans is a West Valley motorcycle association that aids veterans in need and takes part in veterans events like the Buckeye Veterans Day Parade. (Photo courtesy Veterans IV Veterans)
hand on his shoulder and said, ‘Hey, what’s this group all about?’ “It’s what you learn in grade school — go up to the biggest, baddest dude and talk to him. And he was really nice.” Indeed, the pro-wrestling-sized Tiny Hogan proves to be soft-spoken and caring. And, he said, he is grateful to the
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BY TOM SCANLON
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The day after Halloween, houses were still decorated on the 2400 block of 86th Lane and a candy wrapper was on the quiet street. Police tape blocking off the street north of West Flavia Haven, Phoenix Police cars and a crime scene investigation trailer were the only hints of a mass shooting outside a Halloween party the night before. According to Phoenix Police, officers responded to a stabbing call at 1:07 a.m. Nov. 1. “When officers arrived, five victims were found that actually sustained gunshot injuries. The victims were attending a house party at a vacant house,” said Luis Samudio, a Phoenix Police detective.
Samudio said a 16-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with “serious, life-threatening injuries.” Another 16-year-old boy, an 18-yearold man, an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to Phoenix police. “The victims were in front of the house when the suspect vehicle, possibly a dark-passenger vehicle entered the cul-de-sac when a passenger of the vehicle began shooting into the crowd,” said Samudio. “All five victims were transported to various local hospitals with gunshot wounds.” The detective said police did not have any information on the suspect. “The suspect vehicle was described
as a dark-colored passenger vehicle,” said Samudio. “The suspect vehicle was last seen driving away at a high rate of speed southbound on 86th Lane.” Though a halfmile from Tolleson’s 2400 block of 86th Lane was blocked off as police searched Dos Rios Elemen- The for a suspect who shot five teenagers. (West Valley View photo by tary School, the va- Tom Scanlon) cant home that has a Tolleson address is in Phoenix. The to contact the Phoenix Police Departshooting took place near 87th Avenue ment at 602-262-6141 or if individand Lower Buckeye Road, uals with information would like to Samudio said the investigation is on- remain anonymous, they can contact going. Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or “Anyone who may have information 480-TESTIGO for Spanish,” the detecconcerning this incident is encouraged tive said.
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ordered flags, at all state and our prayers are with buildings, lowered to halfOfficer Lee’s family and staff from sunrise to sunset loved ones.” on Oct. 31. The governor’s office “Arizona deeply mourns said Lee, who was 64, the loss of Detention Ofis survived by his wife, ficer Gene Lee, whose life daughter and son. was taken far too soon,” At a press conference, said Ducey. “As a six-year MCSO Sheriff Paul PenGene Lee, a Lower Buckveteran of the Maricopa eye Jail detention officer, zone reported inmate DaCounty Sheriff’s Office, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, vid Davitt attacked Lee. Lee put his life on the line from injuries sustained in “While at work, without an attack by an inmate. to ensure the safety of his (Photo courtesy Maricopa any initial interaction leadfellow citizens and officers. County Sheriff’s Office) ing him to believe there’s “Our hearts go out to the a potential threat, (Lee) entire Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office was attacked by an inmate,” Penzone disclosed. “The inmate caught him off-guard, grabbed him by his throat and then swept his legs out from under so aggressively that when he was knocked off balance and thrown to the floor, the first part of his body to strike the cement was his head.” Mark Meinhardt While other officers detained Davitt, responders rushed Lee to a hospital. He was in a coma before he passed away. The MCSO issued a statement shortly after Lee passed away: LIVING TRUST SPECIAL “Earlier tonight, Detention Officer ALL Lee, surrounded by his family, passed INCLUSIVE away. Under these tragic circumstancPACKAGE es and out of respect for the Lee family, MCSO will not be making any further statements tonight. “Please keep the entire Lee family, friends and his MCSO colleagues in Meinhardt Law Firm PLLC your thoughts and prayers during this TH 145 AVE. & WEST MCDOWELL, GOODYEAR difficult time.”
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Finalists in Military Hero A/C Giveaway contest BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The West Valley’s Forrest Anderson Plumbing and Air Conditioning Inc. named three finalists for its fourth annual Military Hero A/C Giveaway contest. A Facebook page vote determines who will win a new air conditioning unit, fully installed and free of charge. The finalists are an El Mirage Police Officer, a welder from Wittman and a retiree from West Phoenix - all veterans. “My grandfather, Forrest Anderson, was a World War II Veteran who taught me and our entire family about the importance of serving others in the community,” said Audrey Monell, President of Forrest Anderson. “This giveaway contest gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices made by Veterans and active duty servicemembers, while helping out a local family in one small way.” The winner of the 2019 Military Hero A/C Giveaway will be announced by Veteran’s Day on Monday, Nov. 11. Details on the finalists: Dan Dennison of Wittman served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years with assignments in Turkey, Italy, Germa-
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ny and Brazil. Most of his career was spent at Luke Air Force Base with his wife Brenda and family, where he was a F-16 crew chief with the 302nd Fighter Squadron. Following retirement in 2007, Dan drove school buses and semi-trucks and now does custom welding out of his home. The family’s 20-year old A/C unit was damaged in a storm and despite repairs, it continues to leak and work poorly. Dan’s son and his family will be moving in to save money while expecting their second child in February and Dan wants them to be comfortable. Fran Drane of Phoenix joined the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in 1960 and was part of the Signal Corps stationed out of Alabama where she married a service member. When she became pregnant, the military automatically discharged her with honors. Fran and her husband raised four children (one passed away at 41). She worked in administration at St. Luke’s Medical Center for 15 years and at a mortuary for 15 years. Her current A/C unit is 30 years old and no longer works properly to cool the home that she shares
with her 34-year-old daughter, seven dogs and a 21-year-old cockatiel bird. Bryan Watson of Phoenix is an El Mirage Police Officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2001 to 2006. He was stationed in Hawaii, as well as New Orleans where he assisted in relief efforts to help the community recovKoehler, a veteran of the United States Army, was the 2018 er following Hurricane Jeremy winner of Forrest Anderson’s Military Hero A/C Giveaway contest. Katrina’s destruction. (Photo courtesy of Forrest Anderson Plumbing,) After leaving the military, he entered the police academy and ous donations from MORSCO HVAC served as an officer for the Payson Po- Supply/Bush Supply which is providlice Department before becoming an of- ing a 14 SEER Comfortmaker HVAC ficer in El Mirage. His current A/C unit system and the sheet metal and Smiley doesn’t work properly to cool the home Crane Service. shared by his wife and two children, Forrest Anderson Plumbing, Heatages 5 and 14. ing and Air Conditioning Inc. has been This is the fourth consecutive year providing exceptional service to the Forrest Anderson has sponsored the Phoenix area since 1961. Military Hero AC Giveaway. The conFor more information, call 623-428test was made possible thanks to gener- 0215 or visit forrestanderson.net.
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Buckeye’s Peterson makes Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame
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Buckeye resident Victor Peterson Jr. was among the 22 new members inducted into the United Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame on Oct. 18. The hall of fame is sponsored and run by UAV, a coalition of over 50 veterans’ groups that meet monthly to represent the needs of vets to state and national legislators and provide communication between the different factions. Every year, a select group of veterans is nominated for their service and work in their communities after their military retirement. A panel of 13 members thoroughly examines each nominee’s credentials in an extensive background check. Then, the Arizona governor must sign off on each inductee. Past inductees, since the hall was founded in 2007, include important state figures such as John McCain, Barry Goldwater and Pat Tillman. Peterson listened intently as state figures like Gov. Doug Ducey and Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director Wanda Wright introduced the veterans and the committee presented each member with a lapel pin. “I felt very humbled. I didn’t do anything special to get any awards or anything, I just try to be involved and do as much to help local veterans as I can,” Peterson said.
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He was honored for his years of service in the military, and even more with veterans’ groups such as local VFW chapter and the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and others. He is still active in many of them, including Team Red, White and Blue, and is planning on marching with the group, holding a giant United States flag in the Buckeye Veterans Day parade to come. “The flag is going to take up almost the whole street width, and I think there are about 60 of us who will hold it up,” Peterson said. “So that’s really exciting.”
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Buckeye honors veterans with a hike BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Sunday morning, Buckeye is holding a 4-mile hike to honor veterans. The hike begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Skyline Park’s Mountain Wash Trail. A group will climb to the Valley Vista summit and post the American Flag at the highest point in the park. Military veterans will be encouraged to help carry the flag Buckeye’s annual pre-Veterans Day hike begins at 10 during the ceremonial trek. a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at Skyline Park’s Mountain Wash To participate, wear good Trail. (2018 photo courtesy city of Buckeye.) hiking shoes and bring lots of water and sun protection. The Veterans and their families interMountain Wash hiking trail is rated as ested in carrying the flag on the hike a difficult trail because of the signifi- should contact Buckeye’s Communicant increase in elevation. ty Services at 623-349-6330 or email The hike is free and open to all ages. amelle@buckeyeaz.gov. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not Skyline Regional Park is at 2600 N. required at goo.gl/D5wvzJ. Watson Road, Buckeye.
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Goodyear is hosting its annual Veterans Day tribute and celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way. Admission is free. The event features an interactive “flag garden,” military displays and youth performances.
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Avondale shredding event
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Those looking to get “out with the old” as the year nears its end might be interested in the city of Avondale’s shredding event. Document shredding will be provided from 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at Avondale City Hall, 11465 West Civic Center Drive. The city says it will safely discard old bills, medical records, tax paperwork, bank statements and other documents containing personal identifying
information. According to a press release, “A $1 per box charitable donation is being requested for each (banker size) box brought in of personal documents that will be shredded off-site. “The charitable donations will benefit the local services of the Valley of the Sun United Way, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.” For more information, call 623333-1000.
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Last week, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city of Litchfield Park. The award is for the city’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The GFOA also gave an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to Lars Johnson, the city of Litchfield Park’s finance director. Johnson is primarily responsible for preparing the annual report. “I and the entire city council appreciate the professionalism demonstrated by Mr. Johnson and our accounting staff. They manage our finances effi-
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Vet Fun Run and more at EMCC BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Avondale will celebrate Veterans Day on Monday Nov. 11, with “a multifaceted community celebration to honor those who have served our country.” The city-hosted ceremony takes place 9:30 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), on the southeast side of campus’ outdoor lawn. It includes patriotic displays provided by local veteran groups; a formal ceremony recognizing all military branches; guest speakers, and performances by the EMCC Jazz Ensemble. The day will also feature a Fitness Fun Run that starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost for participation in this run is $30 for military, veterans and those who pre-register online through Nov. 10. Event day registration is $35. All active duty and veterans get a discount, for a fee of $11.11.
Following the run is a “Warrior’s Breakfast” at 9 a.m., cooked by EMCC’s culinary students. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Entertainment includes a Kid Zone where children 3 to 10 can bowl, finger paint, complete an obstacle course, and get their faces painted. The Trio Salado Jazz Quartet featuring Kurt Hauser, EMCC Music Adjunct Faculty, will also perform prior to the ceremony. Cost: Registration is free for military members and veterans ( $11.11 fee to receive a T-shirt and swag bag.) Proceeds benefit EMCC’s Veterans Increasing Persistence Program (VIPP). The program, which launched in 2017, is designed to assist veterans in financial situations that may prevent them from going to school or completing a degree. To register for the fun run and breakfast or for more information, visit estrellamountain.edu/vetfunrun.
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Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will participate in a free lunch event to honor the men and women of our armed forces. The free lunch for vets and active military is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. All veterans - including all active, retired, or former U.S. military - can choose one of 10 entrees from a special Veterans Day menu, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-fromscratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or
coffee during lunch. Proof of service includes military or VA card or discharge papers is required. Texas Roadhouse locations include: • 16079 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria. • 83rd Avenue and Bell Road, Peoria. • 15255 West McDowell Road, Goodyear. 14175 W. Grand Avenue, Surprise. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 580 locations in 49 states and nine countries. For more information, visit texasroadhouse.com.
Avondale Cup tees up a benefit
BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The 24th-annual Avondale Cup Golf Tournament, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, tees off Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 a.m. The tournament is at the Wigwam Golf Resort, Gold Course, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Avondale Mayor Ken Weise and other leaders and golf-enthusiasts will play to benefit a good cause.
After registration and continental breakfast, the “shotgun” tournament starts at 8 a.m. A post-golf lunch and an awards program start at 1 p.m. The cost is $600 for foursomes, $175 for individual players. The fees benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix, Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch For more information, visit bgcmp. org/avondale-cup/.
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Calling all veterans: Join the parade BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
The Buckeye’s Community Services Department annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 9. The parade route is east to west along Monroe Avenue between 10th and Second Streets. A special guest star this year: George Cross, 94 and a World War II veteran. On June 5, 1944, Sgt. Cross and the other paratroopers of Last year’s Veterans Day Parade in Buckeye. (Photo the 505th Parachute Infan- courtesy of the Buckeye’s Community Services Department ) try Regiment jumped out of “He is amazing,” Hardison said of planes and landed behind enemy lines Cross. “He’s very friendly and just a in France. This was hours before the great guy. He loves to talk about his invasion that came to be known as D stories and is so easy to visit with. Day. “He’s 94 but you wouldn’t know it.” “We’re going to have him as the honAfter the parade, Hardison said orary Grand Marshall of the parade,” Cross will be at the Elks Lodge, 109 N. said Linda Hardison of the Daugh- Fifth Street. Hamburgers and hot dogs ters of American Revolution, which will be served there, and the WWII vet is co-sponsoring the parade with the will be happy to make new friends Buckeye Elks Lodge. “He’s a real patriot,” Hardison said.
Tres Rios celebrates Veterans Day early BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF
Tres Rios Service Academy is honoring veterans with a dinner and variety show at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. The dinner and show are co-sponsored by Youth 4 Troops and the Valor Belles. Both are non-profit organizations that support active duty and veterans in the community. Guests will also have a chance to walk the main school hallway that has
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Exceptional Elijah Editor:
Thank you for acknowledging exceptional youth! The article on Elijah Rusk was informative and uplifting. There is so much news about the wrong things young people do, we need to hear more about the wonderful positive things the next generation is doing. There are many young people of his caliber who are and will be assets to society - let’s continue to make them and their efforts known to the public. Thanks again, please continue on this track. Margaret Bradbeer Avondale
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Impeachment hysteria Editor:
Two days after the Nov. 8, 2016 election, media talking heads were already discussing scenarios on how Donald J. Trump could be removed from office. Next came a call for selected state recounts and attempts at intimidating electors in the electoral college. On Jan. 10, 2017, days before Trump’s in-
auguration, the Washington Post published an article titled “The campaign to impeach President Trump has begun.” Not content to accept the will of the people, senior FBI personnel initiated an “insurance policy” consisting of a plan to frame Trump as a Russian agent. This hoax included a failed attempt by a special counsel who with his team of legal terrorists tried to convict Trump of colluding with the Russians. The call for President Trump’s impeachment by Democrats has been unabated and picked up steam recently over a phone call President Trump made to the new President of Ukraine. In the 30-minute call, President Trump made a legitimate request that due to past internal state corruption, President Zelensky should look into a case involving former Vice President Joe Biden and his son to ensure corruption had been rooted out of his country. The case involved Biden openly bragging about getting a Ukrainian prosecutor fired who was investigating a known, corrupt Ukrainian company named Burisma in which his son, Hunter, served on the board of directors. Realizing that they cannot defeat President Trump at the ballot box, the Democrats have turned to their last resort: impeachment. Not charged with any criminal acts, as President Clinton was in his impeachment, President Trump’s alleged crime is that he is a bad person and unfit for office. Some claim he has lied over 10,000 times (unverifiable nonsense), yet none of those alleged lies
has impinged on his ability to fulfill his promises to the American people. Unlike most politicians President Trump has kept his promises to cut taxes, secure the border, grow the economy, initiate better trade deals, promote life, promote religious freedom, reduce unemployment to record levels, help create millions of new jobs, strengthen the military, move our embassy to Jerusalem, pass a criminal reform bill that was hailed by the minority community, destroy the ISIS caliphate and its head, strengthen our ties to NATO, bring American troops home from areas not vital to our national interest and appoint judges who respect the constitution. If President Trump is impeached he would be vindicated in a senate trial. But it would also show that Democrats no longer respect elections, due pro-
cess, fairness and the common good. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
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America is in the middle of an uncivil war
BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
Now the calendar flips to November and you find yourself offering a prayer for this embattled nation of ours. In precisely one year, on the first Tuesday in November 2020, America will contest what promises to be the ugliest Presidential election, in any of our lifetimes. Given what this nation lived through in 2016, that’s really saying something. Twelve months from Election Day, with the Iowa caucuses three months out, we know perhaps only one thing for sure: President Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee. Sure, Trump needs to survive the upcoming House impeachment process – a dog and pony show for the ages, no doubt – and the increasing likelihood of a trial in the U.S. Senate. But the smart money remains on the House impeaching followed by the Senate failing to muster the two-thirds vote necessary to remove a sitting President from office. Might Trump resign under pressure, a la Richard Nixon in 1974? My belief
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is no. Feeling pressure is a rational re- person, down to the marrow. sponse to facing a deeply This will leave us headunsettling situation and raing into Election Day about tionality has never been a where we are right now: Trump strong point. With eight in 10 registered Across the aisle, Demopartisans very likely to vote crats culled their field to 18 and 90 percent of them in candidates running against lockstep with their party’s Trump. candidate of choice. I’ll confess I’ve paid preAs for the rest of us – votcious little attention so far, iners outside the two major stead of adopting my typical parties – there’s one key deapproach to NBA basketball: mographic who will decide Skip the regular season and David Leibowitz. (Photo this election, exactly as exit wait for the conference finals. courtesy Advisor Group) polls say they did in 2016. This way, you avoid Georgetown University watching the Charlotte Hornets and At- recently polled Americans about the lanta Hawks – or Wayne Messam and 2020 race, and buried in GOP pollSteve Bullock – and you cut straight to ster Ed Goeas’ analysis was this nugthe chase. get: “Exit polling in 2016, indicated My prediction: Anyone who pre- that 19 percent of voters who voted dicts in American politics a year out is on Election Day had an unfavorable bound to be embarrassed. view of both Donald Trump and HilI’m still living down predicting Joe lary Clinton. President Trump won Arpaio would be sheriff until he turns most of these ‘dislike both’ voters by 114 years old. Instead, here’s an ob- a two-to-one margin in the key states servation I guarantee will be key come making this bloc of voters decisive for next November: Whomever the Dem- his victory.” ocrats pick, Republicans will hate that That’s what Election 2020 surely
will come down to swing state voters, who despise both candidates, holding our noses and throwing a dart at the lesser of two evils. Maybe the economy stays strong and that’s enough to bail out Trump come November. Or maybe he tweet-attacks and MAGA hashtags his way right out of office, fired like that old colleague we all once worked with, the guy who got some stuff done but took credit for his achievements and yours and whom nobody liked much besides. The Georgetown poll also found that the average voter believes that right now America is two-thirds of the way to the edge of a second civil war. There I disagree. I think we’re actually in the middle of it. This time, the war isn’t being fought with muskets and cannons. The weapons are ballots and we have a year until a ceasefire. Then, next November, we can total up the dead and wounded. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com
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Support veteran-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs BY MICHAEL VALLANTE Guest Columnist
As we move into November, a month of gratitude, the Small Business Association begins the month by celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). We take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our military men and women, and veteran community for serving our country. Now entering its sixth year, NVSBW raises awareness of veteran business ownership and encourages local communities to support their veteran- and military-owned businesses. At SBA, the Office of Veterans Business Development is devoted exclusively to promoting veteran entrepreneurship and supporting veteran small-business owners and families. Veterans and transitioning service members can access customized entrepreneur curriculums, in-person classes and online courses to aid them in their small business journey. SBA knows these resources are valued by our service members’ community. For example, veteran couple Don (U.S. Navy) and Sheila (U.S. Marine Corps) Richardson started their business, Aspen Communications, with two employees and revenues of $30,000 in 1999. The company focuses on structured cabling, fiber optics, computer networking, network security, surveillance, as well as phone and video conferencing. Don and Sheila reached out for guidance along the way to the Small Business Development Center at Yavapai College as well as SCORE for assistance in addressing challenges unique to business and federal contracting. SBDCs and SCORE are SBA resource partners offering free one-on-one counseling to small business owners. Today, Don and Sheila employ 20 and have revenues exceeding $2 million. Aspen is now a service disabled veteran-owned business with a Federal 8(a) certification and located in a HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone). SBA encourages veterans and transitioning service members to utilize SBA services. Here are five SBA resources available today to our country’s service members reach the American Dream of owning a business: 1. Transition assistance: SBA and its resource partners support active duty and transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses through
Boots to Business, part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. Find a Boots to Business education and training program here: sbavets.force.com/s/. 2. Entrepreneurial training: On your entrepreneurship mission, you may need additional training to help you start, grow, or expand your business. Whether you’re a female veteran, service-disabled veteran, or looking to learn business fundamentals, you can tap into SBA’s entrepreneurial training programs for help. Resource partners include Women’s Business Centers that assist women in starting and growing small businesses; Small Business Development Centers that offer free, one-on-one counseling and low-cost training services; and SCORE a network of thousands of volunteer business counselors around the country that provides free in-person and online counseling as well as educational workshops. 3. Access to capital: It may be time to consider funding options for your business – whether it’s capital to start the company or funding to help you expand. SBA and its network of resources understands that funding and capital may be a barrier for veterans on their mission to start or scale up your business. The network of local offices, resource partners, and organizations is available to help entrepreneurs identify lenders and understand different financing options. SBA’s Lender Match is a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders. 4. Government Contracting: Are you looking to pursue government contracting opportunities to help your business grow? At this stage of your mission, SBA and its partners can help you through the Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program where you can learn how to navigate the complexities of government contracting. Learn more about government contracting at sba.gov/ federal-contracting. 5. SBA district offices can connect you to local SBA resources, mentors and training. Visit sba.gov for more information and to find a local office. Michael Vallante is a Small Business Administration administrator for Region IX, overseeing the agency’s programs and services in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam.
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High school senior races in hometown debut at ISM Raceway BY NATALIE URQUIZA
West Valley View Staff Writer
Most 17-year-old high school students are working, playing sports or preparing for college. Jagger Jones does all that, plus he is a race car driver in the Arizona Lottery 100, K&N Pro Series West Championship. The Notre Dame Preparatory High School senior drives the No. 6 Ford for the championship team Sunrise Ford Racing, which is owned by Bob Bruncati. Jones is the son of P.J. Jones, who raced in various motorsports and won the 1993 24 Days of Daytona endurance race and his grandfather is 1963 Indianapolis 500 champ Parnelli Jones. Jones will make his hometown debut at the Arizona Lottery 100, K&N Pro Series West Championship, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, after the Xfinity’s Series race at ISM Raceway. Attendance is free, but fans are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items or new toys for the Valley of the Sun United Way and those in need. The event is a 100-lap championship race in NASCAR’s developmental league. “I think it is great for more people to come see our sport, to see our K&N Series, the race we put on and see the track,” Jones said. “I think once they go there, there is a good chance someone will really enjoy it. There is a higher chance they will come back the next year
than never experiencing that. I think it’s a great thing for them to do.” Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jones has lived in Scottsdale since he was 4. He said Notre Dame Prep’s staff has been understanding and supportive of his occupation. “Of course, there are tough times with the whole going to school and racing full time,” Jones said. “It has actually been a pretty good experience. I enjoy going to a normal high school.” He was inspired by his father and grandfather, but he’s passionate about racing. As a youngster, he raced go-karts and frequently heard everything was handed to him and he didn’t have to work for it. “No matter what it looks like from the outside or not, that is really not the case between going to school full time and racing,” Jones said. “I definitely put all the effort I possibly can and I try not take things for granted. I try to use all the resources I can to make the most out of my career. “I think it really comes down to not really getting that in your head what other people think or what they say. I know who I am and I know what I am trying to do, which is win races and championships.” Jones has a positive attitude toward racing, and he makes it clear no one in his family forced him to race. “It was because I was around the sport and fell in love with it,” Jones said.
“That is what motivates me to race—not my parents, my grandparents, legacy or anything like that. It really comes down to my passion and my desire. It is really what I want to do.” That fiery devotion for racing began at age 6 when his father bought him a gokart for his birthday. P.J. Jones thought it would be a hobby for his son. On his ninth birthday, he received a new go-kart and got serious about racing. “I think the next week, my dad was like, ‘Hey, there is a race next week. Let’s just do it for fun and see how it goes,’” Jones said. “I think a month later we were starting to travel, going to the regional races, and about a year later I was racing in the national tour.” Jones competed in Europe, where gokart racing is popular. He represented the United States, racing against children from Asia, Europe, America, Canada and Australia. “That is super-cool to look back at now,” Jones said, “I went in there and got a lot of experiences that I wouldn’t have had racing in the United States.” After go-kart racing, he pursued stock car racing and made a name for himself in 2017 by winning his first race in Lake Havasu. “That was my first stock car win, so that was super-cool,” Jones said. “That was the beginning of my path to where I want to be in NASCAR, so just finding success in that and stock car oval racing.” The following year, he raced for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Motorsports No. 88 car. He won his first of three races for JR Motor-
sports at Myrtle Beach Speedway. “That was one of the most, greatest highlights of my career so far,” Jones said. “To just drive the No. 88 car. No matter what car it is, it is pretty cool.” He’s now racing for No. 6 Sunrise Ford Racing and admires the owner, Bob Bruncati. “He helps fund a great team, really puts in a lot of energy in having good cars and being really competitive,” Jones said. “Bob has given me a great opportunity and I am so grateful for that. Also, being able to work with Bill Sedgwick, who has had success himself not only as a driver but as a crew chief.” (Sedgwick was inducted to the West Coast Stock Hall of Fame in 2004.) The 2019 season is winding down, but the season’s last race is at his hometown track: ISM Raceway. Previously, he only raced in an i-Racing simulator. “I am super excited,” he said. “I have raced go-karts in the Phoenix area but that was five years ago. Since then I haven’t. "The closest I have raced is in Tucson once or Lake Havasu a couple times. I am excited to race in my home area.”
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Estrella Foothills’ Robinson competes at state tourney BY GRIFFIN FABITS
West Valley View Contributing Writer
In the last year, Zack Robinson shed more than 10 strokes from his golf game, which put him into the thick of the 2019 Division II boys’ state tournament. Robinson, a senior at Estrella Foothills High School, finished 32nd of 78 qualifiers. He shot a combined 14-over at the Tucson National Golf Course Oct. 28-29. “The first day was pretty close,” he said, “and the second day, I just kind of ran out of steam on the second nine. But, it’s definitely a big improvement from last year.” At last year’s state tournament, Robinson said he finished 18 strokes over par. The second day of the tournament was canceled due to inclement weather. So, Robinson sat on those sour state tournament results for one year. But for his second, and final, crack at it this year, he aimed Zack Robinson, a senior at Estrella Foothills High to be better. School, finished 32nd of 78 qualifiers in the state “I played in a lot more junior tournament. (Photo courtesy Zack Robinson) golf tournaments [this summer],” he said. “That really helped. It helped 10th place, probably. But, I felt pretty me get experience playing tournament good.” golf and having that pressure. My juThe next morning began in the exact nior year, I didn’t really have as much same fashion as Day One Both days, experience.” he went par-birdie-bogey on the first In his senior campaign, Robinson three holes. benefitted from his increased workload After that, Robinson stumbled to from the summer. He developed into a keep his hot-streak rolling after getting more complete and consistent golfer, out to even those first three holes. the kind of play that had escaped him “I just couldn’t find my rhythm the at last year’s state tournament. next couple of holes, then I kind of got The results paid off early, too, as back into hit, then fell off again a little Robinson reflected back on the Wolves’ bit.” second meet of the season, in which he He finished 10-over for the aftershot 1-under par. noon. “I had a couple of bad rounds [this The final act of Robinson’s Estrella year], which is going to happen, but it Foothills career did not conclude as anwas definitely within the range I was ticipated. Still, he said, “I still think I thinking for this year.” played pretty decent.” Back in Tucson again for this fall’s His solid senior season nudged him state tournament, Robinson soared to in the direction of a playing career bea plus-4 finish in his opening round. yond high school. Robinson said he He was playing mistake-free, hitting has discussed signing an athletic scholgreens with increased frequency and arship with several schools, but is untwo-putting on nearly every hole. His committed, as of now. stellar first round placed him in the top Robinson’s golf career began early. 16. When he was 5 years old, he was fea“I was a little disappointed because I tured in an article by the West Valley bogeyed two of the last three holes,” he View after he shot a hole-in-one on the said. “I could have been 2-over and in Palm Valley Golf Course.
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BY ERIC NEWMAN
West Valley View Staff Writer
Multiple teams from the West Valley landed in the upcoming football playoff brackets, announced in a presentation by the AIA on Saturday morning. Among the chosen ones who will compete for a state championship:
6A La Joya Community: The No. 10 Lobos have an 8-2 record and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Having dealt with several season-ending injuries, including senior receiver Carlos Fernandez and junior linebacker Zach Blackwood, La Joya Community reeled off seven consecutive wins and ran the table in its region. Senior quarterback, Miguel Valdovinos passed for over 2,500 yards and 40 touchdowns this season. Blackwood was the leading tackler with 50 on the season before going down with a broken foot. Clinching its first region championship under coach Devin Dourisseau, La Joya will face No. 7 Liberty in the first round. The teams will exchange film,
but the Lobos will take a few moments to bask in their success thus far. “I couldn’t be any more proud of the way the guys fought all season, dealing with the adversity that we’ve faced. We’ve adapted and overcame all that, and it’s been tremendous,” Dourisseau said.
5A: Millennium: No. 5 Millennium won another region championship in 2019, including five consecutive victories to end the regular season. The defensively-stout Tigers allowed a total of eight points in their final three contests. That defense is led by senior Brandon Fondong, who recorded 135 tackles this season. Senior Jamarlo Campbell added another 115. Offensively, the Tigers are led by quarterback and coach’s son Jalan Early, who threw for over 20 touchdowns and led the team in carries for over 500 yards on the ground. The Tigers roared to an 8-2 record, and will host No. 12 Gilbert in the first round.
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After starting 1-4, the No. 15 Verrado Vipers won four of their last five games to sneak into the postseason. The Vipers are led by cousins junior running back Logan Gingg (1,289 rushing yards) and senior defensive lineman Conrad Gingg (nearly 100 tackles) Verrado takes a 5-5 record to visit No. 2 Notre Dame Prep in the first round.
4A: Desert Edge: Desert Edge, despite a No. 4 seed, is one of the top contenders in the 4A conference. Their only losses have safety Joey Rosales is part of Millennium’s tough come to Salpointe, Saguaro Senior defense (West Valley View Photo by Eric Newman) and Millennium. Salpointe and Saguaro will both play the Minotaurs. He broke the 3A career in the Open Division and Millennium rushing record this season, and will is a highly-seeded 5A squad. only distance himself from the record The Scorpions are led by sopho- book even more in the playoffs on a more quarterback Adryan Lara, as well run-heavy squad. as two stud receivers in senior Jihad The Minotaurs battled to a 7-3 reMarks and junior Andrew Patterson, cord and will travel to No. 3 Northwest who both have recorded around 1,000 Christian. yards receiving. 2A: Coach Jose Lucero’s Scorpions fought to a 7-3 record and host No. 13 Trivium Prep: The No. 2 Trivium Prep Crimson Prescott in the first round. Knights are the only undefeated 2A 3A: squad in the playoffs from the West Odyssey Institute: Valley. The Knights completed their A year removed from a surprising second consecutive regular season playoff run, the No. 14 Odyssey In- without a loss since joining the 2A constitute Minotaurs are no longer taking ference last year. teams by surprise, but still played well Senior running back David Marquez enough to earn a postseason bid. has been a force for the Knights, accuSenior running back Chris Weaver is mulating over 20 touchdowns on the the emotional and offensive leader for ground behind one of the best offensive lines in the state. Trivium boasts a 9-0 record and hosts No. 15 Morenci in the first round. “Our goal is to get one step further than we were last year. So to do that, our goal was to recreate part one, which was to get the 2-seed again, and from here it’s week-to-week,” coach Michael Spencer said. Playoff experience, Spencer hopes, will boost the team as well. “Definitely being there before kind of takes the mystique out of the atmoFor more stories sphere, and we’re going to go into more & the latest news: of a business-like approach,” the coach said. westvalleyview.com “It’s a different mindset.”
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Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature an interactive workout with lightly weighted drumsticks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
The West Valley View publishes on Wednesday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue. Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the View’s coverage area, which is south of Northern Avenue, west of Loop 101, plus all of Tolleson, extending to Estrella in the south and Tonopah in the west. Events such as concerts and theatrical performances that fall outside the View’s circulation area will be considered because there are no concert halls or theater venues within our boundaries. 9 Days a Week calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement. Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be considered for the following Wednesday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com or faxed to 623-935-2103.
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The Litchfield Park Historical Society
Visit the Litchfield Park Historical Society Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and docents are available to provide a tour. The museum is located at 13912 W. Camelback Road. For large groups, please call 623-535-4414 or email office@ lphsmuseum.org to request a special day and time. For information, visit lphsmuseum.org.
Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)
noon to 5 p.m. featuring clothing, purses, jewelry, cosmetics, skin care items, scarves, wigs and accessories at Tuscany Falls Ballroom, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. Please bring a canned food donation to attend.
Community Center Bookmobile
The Bookmobile, a library on wheels, will be at the Buckeye Community Center at 201 E. Centre Avenue from 11 a.m. to noon. Visitors can get a library card to check out and return books. For information, call 623-349-6300.
Thursday
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Al-Anon Stepping Stones
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.
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.
Come and Play
Bring children to the Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street so they can hear picture books read aloud and play with other toddlers at 11 a.m. For information, call 623936-2746.
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.
Veterans Day Variety Show
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.
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Old Pueblo Live Music
Enjoy Sonoran-style Mexican food by chef Ernestina Borquez and live music every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. For information, call 623-935-5059.
244th Anniversary of the Marine Corps
Celebrate the 244th anniversary of the Marine Corps at 8:15 a.m. on the front lawn of Litchfield Park City Hall, 214 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf will present a special proclamation in honor of the event. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call 623-935-5033.
Mike Goodrick at the Wigwam
Grab some food and enjoy live music by Mike Goodrick from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Red’s Bar and Grill located in the Wigwam, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Goodrick is a Phoenix solo musician with a vast song list covering favorite country and classic top 40 hits. For information, call 623-856-1094.
Yoga at the Library
The White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell will hold weekly yoga classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for adults and teens 12 and older to strengthen flexibility, improve posture and build concentration. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Hike to Honor Veterans
Honor veterans in a 4-mile hike on Skyline Park’s Mountain Wash Trail to post the American flag on top of Valley Vista summit at 10 a.m. All U.S. military veterans are invited to help carry the flag during the ceremonial trek. The hike is free and open to the public. Skyline Regional Park is located at 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye. Pre Registration is encouraged at goo.gl/D5wvzJ.
Saturday
Toddler Storytime
Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
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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.
Hello Handmade Market
Shop for handmade home decor, accessories, clothing, vintage items, art, furniture, baked goods and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Copper Trails School, 16875 W. Canyon Trails Boulevard, Goodyear. Free to attend. For information on how to become a vendor, visit hellohandmademarket.com.
Fall Star Party
Join the Verrado Astronomy Club from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to view planets, the moon, galaxies, star clusters
and nebulae through 10 telescopes at Redmond Ball Field, 20895 W. Hamilton Street, Buckeye. Bring lawn chairs or beach blankets to this free event. For more information, email astronomyclubofverrado@gmail.com.
Lefse Bake Sale
Church volunteers will bake lefse, a delicious Scandinavian flatbread, available for sale in packages of six rounds for $7 per package. Pre Order lefse by calling the church office at 623-932-2394 or Marian at 623-935-3571. Orders will be ready for pick up between 1 and 2 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear.
Open mic
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites poets, comedians and musicians to share their art with others from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a performance slot. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Write-In
National Novel Writing Month participants strive to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Join the write-in event to share ideas, meet other ambitious writers and work on reaching writing goals from noon to 3 p.m. at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Sign up to become an official writing participant on www.nanowrimo.org. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Paws for Reading
Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 1 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.
Free Veterans Day Breakfast
For information, call 480-994-4407.
Yoga at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yoga 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.
LD13 Democrats
Join neighborhood Democrats in making change, meeting candidates and learning about political issues at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 445 S. Watson, Buckeye. For more information, call 602-300-1629.
Monday Night 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.
Veterans Ceremony and Fun Run
Honor veterans in the community with a Fitness Fun Run and followed by a breakfast and ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. Cost is $11.11 to $35. Pre-register online for a discount rate at estrellamointain.edu/vetfunrun. For more information, call 623-333-2400.
Veterans Day Tribute
Honor the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces, along with their families, in serving our country. All five branches of the military are invited to participate from 2 to 4 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way. The event will feature musical performances, speeches, an interactive flag garden and more.
This Veterans Day breakfast, featuring speaker Winnie Fritz, is open to all family, friends and neighbors from 8 to 10 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 925 N. Sarival Avenue, Goodyear. Tickets are required for attendance. For tickets or more information, call 623-340-9158.
Tuesday
Sunday
The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.
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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove
Come see an educational show starring California sea lions and skilled trainers at 11:30 a.m. in a pirate-themed exhibit at Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern Avenue, Litchfield Park. This show is free with admission. For information, call 623-935-9453.
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Baby Time
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to an interactive play time at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Hope
Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others.
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Estrella Toastmasters
Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 602-391-5781.
West Valley Rock and Mineral Club
Join fellow rock hounds at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday at Painted Desert Academy, 2400 S. 247th Avenue, Buckeye. For information, call 602-405-2926.
Pilates and Yoga
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
WOW Coalition: Building Drug-Free Communities
Join the Way Out West Coalition from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. to learn about resources and opportunities to discourage drug use and underage drinking at the Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma
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Wednesday
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Preschoolers Storytime
The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites preschool-age children to read books, sing songs and take part in activities at 11 a.m. For information, call 623-936-2746.
Disciple Outreach Ministries Bible Study
Disciple Outreach Ministries, a nondenominational ministry, invites all to a Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 10486 W. Emerald Lane, Avondale. For information, call 623-772-0144.
Strong Workout at Fitness in the Park
Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature a high-intensity workout synced with music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.
Needle and Thread
The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites adults to bring a coffee mug and materials to join fellow crafters for needlework, knitting and crocheting at 10 a.m. For information, call 623-333-2602.
Conversational Spanish
Those ages 18 and older can practice and learn Spanish from 5 to 6 p.m. at Buckeye Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. For information, call 623-349-6300.
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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.
Agua Fria Toastmasters
Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. For information, call 623-398-5550.
Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. second Thursdays of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 262-825-2355.
Goodyear Lions Club
Goodyear Lions Club is a service group that provides free eye screenings, raises funds for veterans and their families, collects hearing aids and glasses, and more. The Goodyear Lions meet at noon second Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.
Toddler Time
Help prepare children ages 2 to 3 for reading through music, books, games and more from 11:15 a.m. to noon at the Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. For information, call 602-652-3000.
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Vietnam veteran hosts workshop to discuss PTSD
BY OCTAVIO SERRANO
West Valley View Staff Writer
After battling in Vietnam, Joe Brett was ready to fly home, but something about the pilot made him reconsider. “I was going home and I switched pilots because I didn’t want to fly with this particular pilot,” Brett said. “The pilot did a stunt on take-off and killed both him and the guy. I watched them both being put into body bags.” Brett believed it should have been him in the accident and it caused what he calls a “moral wound.” Now he wants to share his experience and help other veterans. He is leading a disccusion called the Veterans Path Home, a four-part series during which he shares his experience to help fellow soldiers coping with emotional scars of war. The weekly workshops are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, at the Goodyear Library, 14455 W. Van Burn Street, Suite 101. “There’s new thought about ‘moral wound,’ it’s a new term,” Brett said. “We’re just wanting to bring the people who come to our classes an awareness of what that means, where it came from and how veterans and their families, and us as a society, can think differently in order to get different outcomes for our veterans.” Brett grew up in Watertown, New York, where idolized veterans, primarily from World War II. “I grew up a Baby Boomer and we were always in awe of the World War II veteran and people who served,” said Brett, 73. “It was just something we all knew we were going to do at some point in time and so I did. I was in ROTC at college.” He attended St. Bonaventure University before he was commissioned at 22. He served two years of active duty and then earned a master’s in education and administration from Winona State University and later a master’s in pub-
Vietnam veteran Joe Brett will host a workshop where he will discuss his experience with the war. He wants to inspire other veterans to learn how to overcome their “moral wounds.” (Photo by Octavio Serrano)
lic administration degree from Harvard Kennedy School with a focus on international development. While he was commissioned with the Army, he went to artillery school and became a forward observer. In Vietnam, he directed the artillery attacks on the enemy. “A forward observer is out in the front lines with the infantry and he’s calling in this artillery to support the infantry soldiers,” Brett said. “The military has these huge weapons that drop big bombs on the enemy. “That was the hairy part of the mission—putting yourself at risk. When you’re 23, you don’t think about it and it’s kind of what you do.” Before his stint in the military, Brett saw war as black and white: Good guys against bad guys. He soon realized, however, it isn’t quite so. Soldiers can find themselves going against their “moral code.” “You experience these things that
challenge your moral fiber,” Brett said. “You do these things that you were never going to do. You’re there to do good, to support your guys and all of the sudden you’re doing something, or something happens that is shocking to your system.” When he witnessed his colleague die after he switched pilots with him, he was shocked. “I was shattered. That should’ve been me. If I hadn’t switched the flights, I would’ve been dead,” Brett said. But Brett said he continued in the war and pushed his feelings aside. It wasn’t until he returned home from the war his “moral wound” caught up with him. “I was having these dreams about being zipped in a body bag and I was still alive, and I couldn’t let anybody know,” Brett said. “I didn’t assume that it was because I saw my colleague being bagged up in a body bag.” Brett turned to alcohol to deal with
the pain. At the time, post-traumatic stress disorder wasn’t a known ailment and no resources were available. Eventually, he got help and found the right path home. “(My problems) were stewing all the time and I finally came to terms and I got into what I’m teaching now,” Brett said. “I got into the hero’s journey.” The Surprise resident said warriors train for combat, achieve their purpose and return home. The military doesn’t pay attention to the return home and soldiers are often left to fend for themselves when they try to adapt to civilian life. During his workshop, he wants to shed light on this problem and the “moral wounds” left by war. “We’re raising awareness among our citizens and among our veterans that there’s a way out, that there’s knowledge out there and that people are not alone,” he said. The Veterans Path Home is a way for soldiers to discuss and share experiences. Brett will talk about his demons in the hopes it will help others. “The way you think about coming home and what you think about when you get home is going to determine the happiness for the rest of your life,” Brett said. “You have to engage the instrument of your fate. Take the darkest moment of your life and face it and you will find fellows along the way who can help you unlock that and lead you to a better, bigger reality and a more fruitful life. “That’s the message.”
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Scout brightens Goodyear
Striving to be an Eagle Scout, Christian Larkin, left, painted new numbers on homes in the Historic Goodyear neighborhood. Scoutmaster David Ricks, right, assisted. (Photo courtesy city of Goodyear)
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Christian Larkin wanted to do something to help make his hometown stand out. For a project he hopes will make him an Eagle Scout, Larkin, 14, decided to paint house numbers on curbs and alleyways in the Historic Goodyear neighborhood. The Odyssey Preparatory Academy student hopes his work will help police and fire locate homes in emergencies. Larkin placed notices on doors of each home in Historic Goodyear to inform residents of his project and ask if they would accept or decline his service. Then, he cut out cardboard boxes
for stencils, bought black and white paint, and gathered over 30 volunteers to paint numbers at each residence that requested the service. Many residents who might have missed Larkin’s notice came out of their homes to request that his volunteer group paint their curb, as well. “When they came around to do it, obviously we said, ‘Yes, we want the numbers painted,’” Historic Goodyear resident Mary Larsen said. “I love the way it looks. He was a very nice young man.” Larkin is a Life Scout, but his successful project means he’s one step closer to becoming an Eagle Scout.
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Engineering student visits NASA
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Isai Uriarte, a Tolleson High School 2014 graduate, recently completed a training program at NASA in Houston, Texas. Uriarte, an engineering student at Phoenix College, was selected to attend the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) Onsite Experience at Johnson Space Center. He was one of 499 community college students across the U.S. to participate. After being selected and completing a five-week online course, Uriarte traveled to Johnson Space Center for a four-day onsite event. “NCAS gives community college STEM students an authentic NASA experience and encourages them to finish a two-year degree or transfer to a four-year university to pursue a NASA-related field or career,” says the program’s website, nas.okstate.edu/ ncas. “At the end of the night before going to the hotel, we would have a guest speaker to share their life stories, their journey about how they got to NASA and what they have done during their time working there,” he said.
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Estrella residents, families and guests recently enjoyed a spooky, fun-filled evening at Starpointe Residents Club’s Screamfest. Activities included haunted house tours, a fortune teller, an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin decorating, face painting, photo booth, zipline, rides, music by DJ Elite (Jay Hague) and dancing. For the hungry, there were food trucks and Italian food and treats from Oasis Bagels. Guests were surprised by a flash mob performance of 14 witches with brooms dancing to a medley of enchanting spooky music. 1. Cathy Dileo, left, choreographs the witches’ flash mob, which included Carol Hartzer, Mary Long, Kimberly Hansford, Irma Slingerland, Naomi Ries, A.J. Jones, Stormy Emery, Denise Henrym Missey Burton, Louise Nemec, Penny Willocks, Paulet Hill, Susan Sanford and Teresa Rodriguez; 2. Sasquatch, Marshal Popa, has fun finding his way around the crowds; 3. Fortune teller Anna Johnson with flash mob witch Missey Burton; 4. The flash mob witches pose with actors from the haunted circus tent; 5. The pumpkin-decorating booth was run by volunteers Madison Pond, Sofia Walters, Kayla ByBee and Betti Guenther; 6. The Maningat family dressed as “Star Wars” characters at Estrella’s Screamfest; 7. The Estrella Mountain Lifestyle Team is Lynette Keating, Helene Benigno and Erin Stewart.
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One Wright was wrong, but two Wrights were right
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CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist
In the latter part of the 19th Century, when the Methodist church was holding its denominational convention, one leader stood up and shared his vision both for the church and society at large. He told the ministers and evangelists how he believed someday men would fly from place to place instead of merely traveling on horseback. But it was a concept too outlandish for many members to handle.
One minister, Bishop Wright, stood up and angrily protested. “Heresy!” he shouted. “Flight is reserved for the angels!” He went on to elaborate that if God had intended for man to fly, He would have given him wings. Clearly, the bishop was unable to envision what the speaker was predicting. When Bishop Wright finished his brief protest, he gathered up his two sons, Orville and Wilbur, and left the auditorium. That’s right. His sons were Orville and Wilbur Wright. Several years later, on Dec. 17, 1903, those two sons did what their father called impossible. They made four flights that day. The first lasted only 12 seconds, but the
fourth lasted 59 seconds and took them 852 feet. The two brothers partnered together to accomplish the impossible – and in the process, they changed the world. They discovered the power of partnership. Let me share another story about Orville and Wilbur Wright. Columnist Harvey Mackey shared this true story in his newspaper column. Early in the development of flight, the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were largely dismissed at home in America. They had to go abroad to get proper recognition for their aeronautical achievements. The French government gave the Wright brothers an opportunity to demonstrate what they
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arenas, Orville and Wilbur just went on with the business of building an airplane. They understood inspiration must turn into perspiration. With good old-fashioned grit, primitive engineering skills, humility, and with few assets, they turned old bicycles and unreliable engines into an achievement that turned the world right-side up. They shifted the playing field. They moved from “tell-a-vison” to “do-a-vision.” It was a “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” moment, not even recognized by those in their own country. The Wright brothers and their ilk aren’t distracted by the “parrots” who keep parading throughout history, busy convincing their audiences they are eagles, swallows and hawks. No, they just kept on keeping on, doing what is
Wright, accomplishing the mission, accomplishing great things that are real, tangible and lasting for the benefit of all. No seeking the glory here. Just finding a need and meeting it. I want to say thank you to the researchers, nurses, doctors, pastors, IT people, pharmacists, front line responders, elementary teachers, Sunday school teachers and workers, workers in factories, volunteers, business owners and their employees, the military, ironworkers, machinists, printers, binders, janitors and the like that are too busy accomplishing something to be distracted by static in the airwaves. Obviously, I could only mention a few heroes in this article so if I missed you, it wasn’t intentional. You know who you are. You are the ones who make countries work. I say to you, like
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Rock the Boat Hidden Lake called its first boat race and music festival called “Rock the Boat.” The action sure was rocking on Saturday, Nov. 2. 1. The speed boats roared across the lake with some tight races; 2. Jon and Tera Churchill enjoyed the action; 3. Kyler Bonnie’s hat was not quite big enough to enter the boat races; 4. Kim Murphy, Danielle Hainsworth and Amelia the dog found shade to enjoy the views; 5. Nate Marshall, singer of Nina Speaking, performed for the racing crowd; 6. The likes of Austin Pitts were on the lake — and in the air; 7. Brittney Schwarzenbach took off protective gear after a race.
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Inspirational speakers stir Buckeye students
From left, Shelly Kostic, a leadership teacher at Odyssey Preparatory, used a grant to set up an inspirational event filled with stirring speakers. Ryan Powell, a former baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, told students how he “unretired” to grant his mother’s wish. J.D. Due, the director of scholarships and programs for the Pat Tillman Foundation, told students they all are leaders. Elly Brown, a Las Vegas singer, told students to “make your scars your superpower.” Clarence Singleton, a veteran and retired firefighter, earned praise for rushing to the World Trade Center to assist the injured on 9/11. He told students he doubted himself even as others called him a hero. (West Valley View photos by Eric Newman)
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With messages including “your scars are your superpower” and “you have the power to create a legacy,” stirring inspirational stories greeted students at Odyssey Preparatory Middle School. The speakers included a major league baseball player and New York City firefighter, who both selflessly ended retirements to serve others. Shelly Kostic, a leadership teacher at Odyssey Preparatory, won a grant for
$5,000 – raising even more through fundraising – through Donors Choose. She used the grant to host four inspirational speakers for an Oct. 24 event at the Buckeye school. Kostic said the grant winners often use the money for school supplies or other materials; she was more interested in giving the hundreds of students lining the gym floor at the school an experience to go along with their class material. “I wanted to give kids a memory that
they can have for their whole lives, something where they can think back to when they’re looking for what to do in a leadership role,” she said. The first speaker was J.D. Due, the director of scholarships and programs for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tillman was a former Arizona State University and Arizona Cardinals star. After the Sept. 11 attacks, he walked away from a multi-million dollar football contract to enlist in the U.S. Army. Tillman died in Afghanistan in 2004. His memory is honored by the foundation, which hosts an annual charity run and several other events and fundraising projects each year. Despite Tillman’s all-too-early death, Due told the students that they have the chance to make a difference in the world regardless of age. He said people have a chance to impact others no matter how long they live. “Everyone is a leader, and by the actions that you take, you have the power to create a legacy. And that legacy, when done right, and when done in an inspirational way, will absolutely outlive every one of us in this room. And that’s remarkable,” Due said. Also taking the stage was Ryan Pow-
ell, a former baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles. Powell retired from the sport and was working in the media before his mother was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Her wish was to see him play one more baseball game. He un-retired, played in front of her and she miraculously made a full recovery from her disease at a later date. Their story, “One More Game for You, Mom,” appeared on ESPN and was featured in the Baseball Film Festival in Cooperstown in September 2017. Powell asked each of the students to think about their dreams. He even asked several exactly what they want to be when they grow up. His ending message to the students was to look at his story as an example of what can be done if they follow their goals in life. “There are millions and millions of stars, but during the normal night with electricity, you can’t see many of those stars. Those are like dreams, just because not everyone can see it, doesn’t mean you can’t either. Go pick your dream or your constellation, and make it happen,” he said. Elly Brown, a Las Vegas singer, was
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Ryder Raney started with a little sprout … and grew quite a capacious cabbage. It almost died, but the fourth-grader at Verrado Elementary School didn’t give up. Indeed, he kept it growing. And growing. And growing … Eventually, his monster vegetable weighed in at 25.6 pounds. That bested more than 15,000 kids around the state who entered a contest. Ryder is the Arizona winner of Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program, a national competition. For his vast vegetable, Bonnie Plants will give Ryder $1,000. Which, you might say, is a lot of cabbage. “He doesn’t know he won yet,” said Ryder’s mother, Amie Raney. “We want to keep it a secret until the school holds an assembly to present him with the check on Dec 6.” On his Bonnie Plants submission form, he wrote, “It took a lot of time and work to grow my cabbage. When we first planted it tomato worms were the next speaker. She said she always wanted to be recognized in public for her talent and perform for large audiences. She was diagnosed with oral cancer a few years into her career. Doctors, she said, had to remove a large tumor from her tongue and reconstruct her mouth and chin area, leaving her with a noticeable scar. Brown continued singing, even posting videos to YouTube with her scar predominantly placed on camera. Several of her videos went viral and had millions of viewers in a short time. She became part of a community, she realized, that needed her as much as she needed them to lift each other up. She was more recognizable from the videos than she ever had been as a “normal” performer. Having overcome her own struggles, she told the students that there were three big factors to her own success. “You can find that motivation, that responsibility and that resilience. And no matter what, remember that your scars are your superpower,” Brown said. The final speaker was Clarence Singleton, a veteran who served in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart
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trying to kill it. We had to get chemicals to put on it to keep it safe. I also had to water it every day. “I am really proud of how big my cabbage was especially after it almost died!” Though his roots are in farming, Ryder, 9, isn’t looking to be a pro grower. “He doesn’t want to be a farmer when he grows up but he enjoys helping his (father) on the family farm in Buckeye,” said Amie Raney. “He says he wants to play football in the NFL when he grows up.” In 1996, Bonnie Plants initiated the 3rd Grade Cabbage Program, “with a mission to inspire a love of vegetable gardening in young people and continue to “grow” our next generation of gardeners.” Bonnie Plants provides cabbage sprouts to schools and encourages the students to nurture them. For more information, visit bonnieplants.com. Ryder Raney, 9, took a little plant and grew it into a 25.6-pound cabbage, becoming the Arizona winner of the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program. (Photo courtesy Amie Raney)
after being injured on duty. He served for decades as a firefighter in New York City before his retirement. On 9/11, Singleton grabbed his gear, briefly unretired and went to offer his services on the scene of the World Trade Center. Following the terrorist attacks, Singleton said he faced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. He said he doubted himself, despite being revered by many. He said that sticking to one’s morals and trusting intuitions are a way to overcome the doubts and issues people face along the way. “I have learned to just listen to my inner voice. And usually my best thoughts are my first ones, those are the ones from God,” he said. Kostic said many of the students were in awe and developed some personal connections to the speakers in the time they spent researching and writing them letters before the event. She hopes to be able to host projects like this day of speakers in the future, in order to give the students somebody to look up to. “I love the kids, and I think they need to see some real examples of what a hero looks like in the modern-day,” she said.
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Top, Millennium High students Bryan J. Bermudez, left, and Isaih A. Duran examine a pumpkin after its 22-foot drop. Right, Millennium High students prepare for the great pumpkin drop, a science project. (Photos courtesy Sergio M. Velazquez)
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Sergio M. Velazquez, a science teacher at Millennium High School in Goodyear, recently came up with a project he felt students would find irresistible: Climb the bleachers and drop a pumpkin. But there was work involved. Students in teams were required to submit reports, including background. “The history of pumpkins can date back to early colonial times,” one team wrote. “Pumpkins were once used for removing freckles and curing snake bites.” Another team wrote about the legend of an Irishman who played a prank on the devil, which saved him from hell. “The devil, still embarrassed about their previous encounter, rejected him from hell and gave him a small ember to guide him through the dark tunnels. The old man took the radish, carved it out, and placed the ember inside to make a lantern, and ever since then every Hallows’ Eve people carved radishes and lit them to keep away the old
man’s spirit. Adding: But, “now in modern day, we use pumpkins and have forgotten the haunting origins of the tradition.” After the great pumpkin drop, the teacher tasked students to explain the science behind the fun. “Through this experiment, we will be able to learn how to calculate different equations such as speed, velocity, weight, force and other related variables,” wrote one team. “We will also be able to learn if our hypothesis, ‘If you drop a pumpkin from 22 (feet) when wrapped with different shock absorbing materials, then it will survive the fall without a single crack’ is correct or not.” The students measured speed, momentum, velocity and power. One conclusion: “The hypothesis was incorrect because the pumpkin cracked. When we opened the box the pumpkin had several cracks all over and was spilling juice all over the place. “Instead of stuffing it with paper, we should have used pillows and blankets.”
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Richard Michael Hirth, Sr. (“Mick”) Richard Michael Hirth, Sr. (“Mick”), age 86 of Litchfield Park, AZ died October 26, 2019 in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born September 25, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH, the youngest of two sons born to John and Betty (Price) Hirth. Known to his family and friends as “Mick” and to his grandparents as “Mickey Mouse,” Mick grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of Greenhills, OH. An outstanding athlete, he played football at Williams College in Williamstown, MA, as well as summer league baseball. Mick served as a Tactical Fighter Pilot in the US Air Force for over 20 years, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was a member of the first class of tactical specialists to graduate from the US Air Force Fighter Weapons School. He served two tours of duty in England and France, one tour in Korea, and one tour of duty in Vietnam. His prowess earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross among other medals and citations. He was highly trained in survival skills as well as combat skills; knowledge that saved his life when his F84 crashed into Tampa Bay. A true patriot, he wanted others to learn from his experiences and sacrifices. He was in the midst of recording many of the ventures he had as a fighter pilot in a book that he was writing with a friend. After retirement, Mick took up golf. He loved being on the links and had many great golfing buddies. He was an avid University of Arizona football fan. He and Shirley had season tickets and faithfully tailgated and cheered on the Wildcats for 25 years. Mick was also passionate about gardening. He was famous for his roses, but they were just a portion of the thousands of flowers that adorned his yard. He had 99 pots full of exquisite flowers, each lovingly cared for and hand watered every day. Mick’s care of his garden was only rivaled by his care of his family. He met his wife Shirley at RAF Bentwaters Officers’ Club while he was stationed in England. They found friendship as two Americans living in England, began dating and eventually married and raised three children. As a military family, they led very ordered lives. Mick ensured that he was home every night to eat dinner and spend time with
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his family. Weekends were filled with household chores and outdoor family activities. Family time was precious to Mick and his children felt his love and constant care for them. He loved to go to spring training games, especially Cincinnati Reds’ games, and often took his children with him, even taking them out of school so they could attend. Those beloved outings continued until the last year of his life. Mick volunteered as a Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster for Litchfield Park Troop 90 for many years. He would often take his troop on campouts and backpack trips, always making sure that his daughters were included as well as his son in those outings. He stayed involved in the Litchfield Park community and served on various town committees. Mick’s faith was an integral part of his life. He was an active member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church since 1971. He served as a eucharistic minister, was a member of the building committee, and in the men’s club where he loved to organize fish fries. His deep devotion to his religion formed the foundation of faith that his children have built on. Mick is survived by his wife, Shirley Hirth; daughters, Jenni Petersen (Tim), and Suzy Brimmer (Robb); son, Mike Hirth (Jena); brother John Hirth (Marty); and seven grandchildren, Jake Wachtler, Hutton Wachtler, Max Hirth, Luke Hirth, Madeline Hirth, Cole Petersen, and KaitleyPetersen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and John Hirth. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 pm, with a rosary at 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ. Military honors will begin at 10:45 and a mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 11, 2019 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392 with a reception to follow at Palm Valley Golf Club. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85054 at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Wounded Warrior Project or BSA Troop 90. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
Jaris Elaine Housewas born on June 28, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois, and passed away suddenly on October 26, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a resident of Buck eye since 1966. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Kenneth House Sr., from 1972 until his passing in April 2017. She was a loving wife, and was an amazing mother to her son Ken Jr. (“George”) and his wife Shelly; her daughter Tori Windsor and her husband Kollin; and daughter JariBeth Payne and her husband Ben. She was beloved by her grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews and innumerable “adopted” kids and grandkids. All of her friends and family will remember her for her big laugh, huge heart and constant gift of unconditional love. Services were held November 2nd, at the LDS chapel 25800 W. Southern Avenue in Buckeye. Interment was at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery.
Gerard Crane Scott
Mr. Gerard Crane Scott, 89, of Litchfield Park, AZ peacefully passed away on a beautiful fall morning on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born February 9, 1930, to Harlan and Noemiee Scott in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. He was a huge fan of OSU football—often making bets with his golf buddies from the Wigwam Country Club. On November 6, 1971, he married the love of his life Norma Jean Scott and moved to Litchfield Park, AZ. He was a member of the Wigwam Country Club and enjoyed golfing and socializing with the men’s group. He loved to travel and visiting other countries near and far. Any occasion to have a family gathering filled his heart with happiness and joy. He is survived by his two sons, Harlan and Kyle Scott; four step-daughters – April Rhodes of Litchfield Park, AZ, Jenda Webster of Menifee, CA, Carla McCue of Mexico, Karen Clore of San Diego, CA; three nieces – Michelle Carlson of El Cajon, CA, Marita Lordi of Huntington Beach, CA, and Monique Piccus of El Cajon, CA; six grandchildren and six great-grandsons; and all who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma Scott, sister Marie Carlson and brother Harlan Scott. No services were held. A celebration of life was held with the stepdaughters, grandkids and great grandsons. The family suggests donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation @ Parkinson.org.
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John Ventura Lopez John Ventura Lopez, age 70 of Avondale, AZ died October 23, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born September 15, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ the 2nd youngest in a family of seven children born to Tomasita Ventura. A visitation will be held at 11:00 am followed by a funeral service at 12:30 pm, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
John R. Walsh John R. Walsh, age 88 years, died October 27, 2019, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born April 28, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to Jack and Phyllis (Esposito) Walsh. John is survived by Yvonne Kamholz Walsh, his wife of 47 years; son, Scott Walsh; daughters, Heather Walsh Krueger and Beth Jacobs (Steve) Speckhard; brother, Larry Froehlich; grandsons, Jacob and Garrit Speckhard; niece Laurice (Don) Souron; and great-nieces Laural and Taylor Hite. To read the full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
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Diane Kruse (Gallagher), 55, born in St. Ignace, MI, Raised in Alpena MI, and lived in Buckeye, AZ. Where she passed away Friday October 25, 2019 due to health related issues. She is survived by her Daughter Denelle and Son James, Grandson Liam, Sister, Maryann and; Robert Wcisel, Brothers Chuck and; Cindy, Robert and; Judy, Mike and; Adele, Danny and; Dona, and Twin Brother David and Ronda, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Daniel & Scharline Gallagher and Brothers Ronald and Patrick. Diane supported those around her through her caring and generosity. She had an unforgettable smile and special way that impacted the lives of those around her. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Michigan and will be announced. In lieu of flowers please make a Memorial Donation to The Alzheimer’s Facility Unit in your local area, In Memory of Diane Kruse (Gallagher)
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Henry R. Bustamante
Henry R. Bustamante, 73, of Tolleson passed away on October 29, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1946 in Glendale, Arizona. Henry was preceded in death by his father Juan and his mother Ernestina. He is survived by his wife Maria; his sons Enrique and Hector; his daughter Ximena; his sister Ernestina; his brothers John and Manuel; and several nieces and nephews. Henry, along with his parents, operated John's Market in Tolleson from 1955 to 2005. John's Market provided the Tolleson community with local access to a grocery store and a place for friends and family to go and enjoy Henry's amazing sense of humor and storytelling. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Henry was well known for his generosity and support for the community of Tolleson. He served as a board member on the Tolleson Service Thanksgiving Committee, City of Tolleson Industrial Development Authority and the Municipal Facilities District. Visitation will be held from 6pm to 9pm on Friday, November 8th with a rosary at 7pm at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, November 9th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Ave, Tolleson, AZ 85353. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392. The family suggests that donations be made to the Ryan House at www.ryanhouse.org. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.
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LANDSCAPING SERVICES Yard Work clean ups, removal, sod installation, irrigation systems, hauling, rock spreading. Not a licensed contractor. Juan 623-242-4161 or 623-242-4159
LAND FOR SALE 1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/agent, Call Ken, 602-510-8900 5 Acres Power, water, natural gas available. $49,500 556th Ave, Tonopah AZ. Owner will carry for 3 years at low 7% 602-618-1159 www.firstbuyusa.com
HOMES FOR RENT RENT-TO-OWN Newly Remodeled 4 Br / 3 Ba 2100+ S.F. Mfg. Home on 2 Fenced Acres in Tonopah. Detached Garage. $1,200 / MO. Triple Net. 34008 W Pioneer. Tonapah Mark O/A Call or Text 928-856-1144 or Email markjcopper1@gmail.com House for rent, Avondale 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Formal living room, family room, kitchen,dinning room,with Lake Backyard, 3 car garage & RV parking. $1600/mo 1 month advance, 1 month deposit. Call Marcy 623-237-2127
WANTED TO BUY $100-$500+ Cash for Junk Cars all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 623-329-2043 West Valley View CLASSIFIEDS Make your ad stand out! Add Color! Call 623-535-8439
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: AZ PREMIUM PRODUCTS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15021 W Indianola Dr, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBERS: Robert Weldon Gould Sr, Bernadette Tonascia, both of 15021 W Indianola Dr, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395 Published West Valley View/ Business Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 25279
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
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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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY AIR CONDITIONING
AUTO SERVICES
24 HOUR AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
100- $500 + ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos!
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • INSTALLATION
Ai
Valleywide Service
No Service Charge With Repair
onditioning and Heating
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#178418 ROC#166193
• Residential • Commercial • All Makes & Models • Water Heaters • Gas Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Mobile Homes 24 HOUR EMERGENCY REPAIR
623-535-4332 www.randkhvac.net
AIR CONDITIONING
NOV. 15 auction, 11 am: 200+ western, landscape, figurative paintings and bronzes by more than a dozen major award-winning, highly-collectible, world-renowned artists. 623-208-7788, www.ejsauction.com. (AzCAN) NOV. 15 auction, 11 am: 200+ western, landscape, figurative paintings and bronzes by more than a dozen major award-winning, highly-collectible, world-renowned artists. 623-208-7788, www.ejsauction.com. (AzCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 866932-4184 (AzCAN) FLEXIBLE Healthcare Career Training. Medical Billing and Coding program. Call Now for Info: 866-459-5480 (AzCAN)
CONCRETE / MASONRY
ELECTRICAL
SUPERCHARGED
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ELECTRIC
FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
Office 623-872-7622
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
623-546-7714
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED www.superchargedelectric.com
CONTRACTORS
ELECTRICAL 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES
AZCANS LOOKING for an affordable 62+ senior apartment? Superior Arboretum Apartments, immediate occupancy, one bedroom & studios, on-site laundry & utility allowance. Rent based on Income Guidelines. 199 W. Gray Dr., Superior, AZ. Call 1-866962-4804, www.ncr.org/superiorarboretum. Equal Housing Opportunity. Wheelchair Accessible. (AzCAN)
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A/C Repair! COUPON REQUIRED
★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!
623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED
www.acexpertek.com
Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!
623-329-2043 CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
CARPET REPAIR
AUTO SERVICES
LOCAL & FAMILY OWNED FOR 20 YEARS Multi-level Paint Complete FULL service Correction, Clear Bras, mobile detailer for: Window Tint, Headlight Autos, Boats, RVs, Restoration & State-ofMotorcycles & More! the-art Ceramic Coating
SEE THE DIFFERENCE! Hector: 623-694-2973 Mike: 602-647-6488
“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.”
623-824-4481 602-540-4940
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL
LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED
Call Jerry
623-980-8950 Not a licensed contractor
We Accept cash, check, bitcoin
COOPER’S CARPET .. CLEANING Tile AND GROUT 623-872-8552
480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured
• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services • Superb customer service from start to finish
Repair of pet damage Re-Stretching • Patching Tile Edge Finishing
Appliance Repair Now
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
LTD
Call for further information regarding our services
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
BUILDERS
Over 25 years of Quality Service West Valley Resident
APPLIANCE SERVICES If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
We do it RIGHT the first time!
30 Years Experience Owner – Operator
CLEANING
Carpet, Tile-Grout, & Air Duct Cleaning
Commercial & Residential Housecleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
www.pnponecarecleaning.com
Call Today/Clean Today
602.550.7732
Licensed/Bonded/Insured
Electric & Solar
602-510-1529
allstarelectricaz.com ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300 Showroom & Parts Store
Fix & Replace Garage Doors & Openers
LOW PRICES!
ROC 054363
Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687
623.466.3712
REMODELING
WWW.YOURSONCONTRACTING.COM
(6 2 3) 5 8 2 - 4 4 7 7 LUXURY HOME REMODELS
KITCHEN & BATHS FLOORING ADDITIONS AGING IN PLACE ROOFING
Visit Our Design Studio 11203 W Nevada Ave. Youngtown, AZ LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED - ROC#223524
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WEST VALLEY BUSINESS
623.535.VIEW
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
AIR CONDITIONING
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
HG Builders, LLC
602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
623.910.0742
Outdoor Living Specialists
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
*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”
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs
Not a licensed contractor
LANDSCAPING
ROC# CR65 090690D
HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
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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
Listed HOA/PORA
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Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
Serving the West Valley Since 1990
References Available
Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
VISTA VISTA
Insured & Bonded Insured & Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926
DEL DEL
SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
Irrigation Install & Repairs Irrigation Install Pavers& Repairs Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Not a licensed contractor
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
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 Kitchens. Curbing. Tree• and PlantWalls Installation Concrete Retaining 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 ROC#202397. ROC#219652 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275 stonecreek-az.com
O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR
• Roaches
A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT
623.547.7521
• Weed and Turf control • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com
ERIC SAUNDERS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH/ROLL/SPRAY • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com
brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com
MOBILE:
602-722-7696
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
ROC Lic. #170982
PAINTING
Saunders Painting Drywall Repair/Texture Matching Acoustic Ceiling Removal Cabinets’ & Power Washing
Interior & Exterior
FREE ESTIMATES
Jeff R. Saunders
602-826-3969 Mobile
Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded
PEST CONTROL
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Termite - Pest - Pigeon Pro’s
— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections
Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.
Basic Pest Service
FAMILY OWNED
49-75
$
PAINTING We’rere on aa ca A-CALL A-CALL callll awawonayaylyly PAINTING
Lic# 4147
Lic. / Est. 1981
PLUMBING
We’Wree’ only a call away !
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
• Bed Bugs
FREE ESTIMATES
Uriel 623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
• Fleas / Ticks
PEST CONTROL
Professional Handyman
B R AT L E ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲ I
The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
L&M
PEST & WEED CONTROL
PAINTING
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR SPECIALISTS & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527
PEST CONTROL
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
MEDICAL SERVICES
NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
HANDYMAN
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
Not a licensed contractor
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
REMODELING
www.azbestgaragedoors.com
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
Mike (623) 764-1294
ROC# 299652
Free Estimates Bob
Residential & Commercial, Big Properties
“A Passion for Caring” • Tree Trimming
HandymanIam@cox.net
623-512-6194
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly
Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818
The Bug Stops Here
602-931-0904
623-225-1930
* 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.
BRANDENBURG PAINTING
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
HANDYMAN
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
Landscape Maintenance Services
Lawn Care
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*
HANDYMAN I AM
BROKEN SPRINGS
Mike - 623-764-1294 Eddie - 623-853-3402
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
(623) 878-1180
• Service & Installation • Door Off Track • Routine Maintenance • Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Valley Wide Service 24/7 • Hablo Español
$
GLASS SERVICES
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
ROC# 319202
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
623-932-1674 A+ REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE
Broken Springs Replaced
Same Day Service & Free Estimates
Residential • Commercial
www.airNOWac.com
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
623.556.8378
H Landscapes Save H BBQs H Hardscapes 10%se Purc500hasavin H Lighting gs * Upto H Mist Systems
PAINTING
Landscape
• Tree, Bushes & Palm Trimming • Weed Removal, Spray • Tree & Tree Stump Removal • General Cleaning • Landscape Maintenance • All Type Garbage Removal
623-308-2801
deserttree.az@gmail.com INSURED
HOA REPAINT REPAINT SPECIALIST HOA SPECIALIST HOA REPAINT SPECIALIST ROC#302675 • Fully ROC#302675 • Fully Insured Insured jppaintpros445@gmail.com jppaintpros445@gmail.com
Free Estimates Jack Pacheco Jack Pacheco
602-422-3648 602-422-3648
55 DRAIN CLEANING
$
with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
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& SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING
ROOFING
Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 24 Hr. Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
Senior & Military Discounts
623-522-9322
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
Your West Valley Plumber
For All Your Plumbing Needs Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589
PLUMBING
Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
Total Care Plumbing LLC Water Heaters from
585 $ 4400
$
includes labor
Unclog Drains from
™
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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 12/31/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 12/31/19
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 12/31/19
$
$
$
623-688-5243
Member of ABM
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367 Valleywide CR 42 DUAL
602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES!
26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
TREE SERVICES
All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006
Estimate Today! Best Prices! TREE TRIMMING REMOVALS STUMP GRINDING CLEANUPS
We Do Everything!
601-596-4447 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees
623-444-0056 623-444-0056
TURF
Senior Citizen Discount
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
Remodel • All Repairs Cleaning SVC “No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
triplerpool@gmail.com
623-935-9221
Built Stronger to Last Longer
Estrella Custom Designs Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate
ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED
New Roofs & Reroofs
Additions Garages Patios
Kitchens Concrete Flooring
phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@cox.net
ROOFING
Bruce Fischer 623-404-2082 azturf.net UPHOLSTERY FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
WATER TREATMENT
ROOFING
Painting & More
35 Years Experience in the Valley
www.theplumberguy.com
EstrellaCustomDesigns.com
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-2648
ROC 185143, 192987
ROOFING LLC
ROOFING
FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
“1 Call & We Do It All”
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
PHILLIPS
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!
FREE SERVICE CALL
ROOFING
623-873-1626
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
POOL SERVICES
PLUMBING
™
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!
PLUMBING
H&H
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FREE ESTIMATES
Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
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BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE
OUR PRE-OWNED PRICES ARE FALLING LIKE LEAVES! 2011 FORD FIESTA SE
2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
2008 FORD EXPEDITION EL
2012 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT
2011 FORD F-150
19274A
20119A
T8539A
P8486B
P8617A
$3,311
$4,911
$5,811
$5,911
$6,711
2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK EV LT
2012 MAZDA MAZDA3 i TOURING
2009 DODGE JOURNEY R/T
2002 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250
P8630A
19292A
19190A
19125A
19284C
$7,211
$7,711
$7,811
SOLD
$8,211
2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE R-Spec
2011 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED JET
2011 TOYOTA RAV4
2013 KIA SORENTO LX
2018 FORD FOCUS SE
T8621A
19263A
19079B
P8695
T8687
$8,711
$8,811
$8,811
$10,611
$12,511
2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX
2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE
2015 HONDA CR-V EX
2105 GMC TERRAIN SLE
2017 FORD FUSION SE
T8691
19432A
P8666A
19418B
P8675
$12,811
$13,311
$13,711
$13,711
$13,811
2014 BMW X1 xDRIVE 28i
2015 FORD ESCAPE SE
2016 FIAT 500L EASY
2015 FORD TAURUS SEL
2017 FORD ESCAPE S
P8631A
19327A
19497A
19266A
19475A
$13,811
$13,911
$13,911
$13,911
$14,311
2018 FORD FOCUS SE
2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT
2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL
2018 JEEP RENEGADE SPORT
2015 FORD MUSTANG ECOBOOST
19489A
19416A
P8640
P8659
19293A
$14,411
$14,711
$14,811
$14,811
$14,911
2018 FORD ESCAPE
2017 FORD ESCAPE SE
2019 KIA SOUL
2017 CHEVROLET VOLT LT
2013 LEXUS ES 300H Hybrid
19304A
P8641
P8628
T8683
$14,911
$15,811
$15,911
$16,411
$16,811
2018 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED
2018 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE
2017 LINCOLN MKC PREMIERE
2016 FORD EDGE SEL
P8686
T8645
T8643
19014A
19457A
$17,511
$17,911
$18,411
$18,811
$18,911
2018 MAZDA CX-5 GRAND TOURING
2013 FORD F-150 PLATINUM
2018 FORD EDGE TITANIUM
2017 NISSAN ROUGE SL HYBRID
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT
P8663
19415A
P8188
19090A
19121B
$20,911
$21,911
$22,811
$22,911
$24,811
P8636
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices valid through 11/12/2019. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings. See dealer for details.