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100 years after WWI, Frank Luke Jr.’s legacy lives on By Connor Dziawura

Renowned World War I pilot Frank Luke Jr. is a man of many nicknames – and for good reason. Denoted the Arizona Balloon Buster, Sausage Buster and, at one point, America’s Ace of Aces, Luke’s feats are well documented. A native Arizonan, 21-year-old Luke was killed in action September 29, 1918, near Murvaux, France. Now, 100 years from the armistice that brought the war to a conclusion, the mark Luke left on the Grand Canyon State – and the world – remains etched in stone. Born May 19, 1887, in territory that is now Phoenix to German immigrants Frank Luke Sr. and Tillie Lubenow, Luke wasn’t any ordinary World War I pilot. A second lieutenant during his service, he was posthumously promoted to first lieutenant and is credited as the first airman to receive the Medal of Honor. The medal is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Lt. Frank Luke Jr. of Arizona was posthumously recognized with the Medal of Honor and promoted from Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. rst to second lieutenant for his daring World War I victories, which include 18 downed aircrafts in an 18-day Aside from being honored with fiperiod. (Photo courtesy Luke Air Force Base) the nation’s highest designation, Luke has two Distinguished Service display at Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal knows his story. Crosses – the second highest – to his name, 3, the Arizona-Mexico border’s Lukeville “People don’t know about him,” stressed is the namesake of Luke Air Force Base, is named in his honor and an air field at Litchfield Park resident Sandi Simon, of has a statue in front of the Arizona Capi- Pearl Harbor was at one point called Luke Legacy...continued on page 2 tol, a rebuilt SPAD XIII similar to his is on Field – the list goes on. Yet, not everyone

Raceway’s new president is only female leader By Garrison Murphy

NASCAR’s only female racetrack president, ISM Raceway’s Julie Giese, chalks up her new position to one thing: hard work. “It’s deﬁnitely something I’m extremely proud of, but for me it’s really that I work hard and do the best at any point of time with any job I am given,” Giese said. “It was about building a strong brand for myself and making sure that people know

that if they come to me or need something I’ve got it covered and that I can do the job. From day one it’s been ‘I’m going to put my head down, work hard and learn as much as I can.’” Giese was tapped for the position in October. When she began her role this month, she became only the second female NASCAR track president in history and the only current woman president. Giese’s

ﬁrst major event, the Can-Am 500, will be part of the raceway’s opening weekend November 9 to November 11. “I’m excited to be joining the team and to get started. I think we have a lot of opportunity here and it’ll be a lot of fun,” Giese said. “We couldn’t be happier to an-

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portedly called Luke “the most daring aviator and greatest ﬁghter pilot of the entire war.” Accounts of Luke’s ﬁnal stand vary, though the short story is that he was shot and injured in the air, landing shortly thereafter and attempting

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Sr. Airman Lawrence Whatley III, right, presents Don Luke, president and CEO of Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, with the American flag at a centennial ceremony honoring Frank Luke Jr.’s death on September 26 at the Arizona Capitol. Frank Luke Jr. was killed in action near Murvaux, France, on September 29, 1918. Don Luke is his nephew. (Photo courtesy

the 1st Lt. Frank Luke Jr. Memorial Museum in Goodyear. She said even she and her husband, retired Lt. Col. Bill Simon of the Arizona Army National Guard, weren’t familiar with Luke’s story a decade ago. “We just want to educate people that this fantastic hero was born in Phoenix and he was a Medal of Honor recipient as a pilot from World War I. He was just an amazing man.” Luke’s feats in World War I are not matched by many. He is recognized with having shot down 18 enemy aircrafts, 14 of which were observation balloons, in an 18-day span. “Most pilots didn’t want to go after balloons because they were so heavily defended,” explained Rick Griset, 56th Fighter Wing historian at Luke Air Force Base. “Some pilots thought of them as suicide missions because of all the defenses around them. They had heavy machine guns and then you had the other enemy ﬂyers trying to knock you out of the sky. So, it was a dangerous, dangerous job.” In the end, he ranks second only to Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, who nabbed 26 recorded victories and re-

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been religious, attending mass every Sunday, according to his web biography from the National Aviation Hall of Fame, adjacent to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. “He was very persuasive, and he was just, not a loner, but he did his own thing. He had his own ideas and he followed through on them,” explained Simon, who has a fascination with and has researched Luke, even going so far as to visit his grave at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery outside Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France, where he is one of nine Medal of Honor recipients buried among 14,246 Americans. Griset called him a “rugged individualist.” He was known for disobeying orders and embarking on reckless missions. Luke enlisted in September 1917. He received ground training and earned his wings in Texas and California, respectively, as well as additional training in France. He was ultimately assigned to the First Pursuit Group’s 27th Aero Squadron in July 1918, and the rest, as they say, is history. Don Luke, nephew of the famous pilot and president and CEO of Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, said, “As a young man, I looked up Frank, what he did and the way he lived. So, I think that had more effect (on me) than the air force base and the statue.” Despite Luke’s stature within World War I lore, his family doesn’t attempt to compete with his legacy, or even continue it. Don, who served six years in the Air National Guard, said although he has items commemorating the World War I hero in his ofﬁces and he represents his family at events such as the September 26 centennial commemoration of Luke’s death at the Arizona Capitol, he focuses on carrying the family legacy through their car business. “That was his thing, not mine. If it was me, I’d be bragging all about it,” Don said with a laugh. Griset said, “Part of the reason (Luke is so revered) is he was such a phenomenal airman. He was so courageous. He was the ﬁrst airman to earn the Medal of Honor.” He added, “He did innovate a number of tactics in dealing with attacking balloons, and so that’s why he was admired. I mean, when (Rickenbacker) the top ace for World War I says those nice things about you, obviously he had an impact and has had an impact ever since on all the airmen.”

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Buckeye Pre-Veterans Day Hike Stop by Skyline Regional Park and hike 3 miles to honor veterans by bringing an American flag and planting it on the park’s highest point. “I had an awesome time with everyone last year paying tribute to my husband and all the veterans,” said hiker Veronica Rosemary Moreno. Veterans interested carrying the flag should reach out to Buckeye’s Community Services at 623-349-6330. Pre-Veterans Day Hike, 10 a.m. Friday, November 9, Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road, Buckeye, 623-349-6350, buckeyeaz.gov, free. Sundance Elementary School Veterans Wall, Spaghetti Dinner and Variety Show The school continues the display of its Veterans Wall created with more than 175 black and white, 8 x 10 photos of active duty and veteran personnel related to students and staff. This year, Sundance staff added a spaghetti dinner and Veterans Day Variety Show on Thursday, November 8. The USO-style variety show, sponsored by the Sundance Drama Club, features guest speaker Steve Martin, who lost both his legs after an IED explosion. He retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The nonprofit Boots in the House will be at the event accepting donations to include in holiday care packages to be sent to active duty men and women serving overseas. The display is open during school hours. The

variety show and dinner is 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 8, Sundance Elementary School, 23800 W. Hadley Street, Buckeye, free for veterans, $5 for all others with funds supporting the Sundance Drama Department. A family of five receives discount admission of $20. Veterans Day Parade Local community groups will parade around Downtown Buckeye in celebration of those who served the country. A variety of people will be walking in the parade, from dance groups to nonprofits. Victoria Bevins, who attended the parade last year, said the event was meaningful. “I loved and cherished every The Arizona Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra is a band led by Len King that performs a vamoment,” Bevins said. “God 19-piece riety of music, from “Over the Rainbow” to “Amerbless the U.S.A.” ica Patrol,” both of which are on its latest album, Veterans Day Parade, 10 a.m. The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz. (Photo courtesy the Arizona Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra) Saturday, November 10, Downtown Buckeye, 623-349-6000, Closings buckeyeaz.gov, free. The route goes In observance of Veterans Day, city east to west along Monroe Avenue from 10th Street to Second Street. Roundup...continued on page 6

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ISM raceway ready for season with facelift By Garrison Murphy

Avondale’s NASCAR track, the ISM Raceway, underwent a series of updates and changes this year and is now ready for its NASCAR season to begin Wednesday, November 7. The $178 million project features an updated infield for an elevated fan experience, upgraded seats/hospitality areas, Wi-Fi and a relocation of the track’s start/finish line. “The track has been around for a really long time, and certainly when you look in the sports landscapes we have new sports stadiums coming up with all the bells and whistles and you have to be able to compete with those ven-

Leader...continued from page 1 nounce Julie Giese as President of ISM Raceway,” said ISC CEO Lesa France Kennedy. “She has spent close to two decades in motorsports, most notably with ISC, that included leadership roles in major redevelopment projects like Daytona Rising and the ISM

ues,” said Julie Giese, the new track president. “When our fans get to ISM Raceway they’re going to be blown away by what they see, honestly, from when they drive from the bridge. It looks like a first-class facility and it is.” Giese said she is most excited about the new infield experience. New amenities include the Miller Lite Beer Garden; the Portacool Chill Zone, which features portable evaporative coolers; and the Modern Margarita Tequila Bar. Fans will also have enhanced viewing angles of pit crews and driver meetings. A new 350-foot pedestrian tunnel Raceway Project. Julie’s unparalleled knowledge of the industry, along with her experience and passion, will serve her well in this new role.” Giese joined the International Speedway Corporation in 2001 and has quickly moved up the ranks. She started as the director of public relations at Watkins Glen International before

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connects the infield with the midfield for easy entry. Giese said the sounds and vibrations felt while walking spending 12 years as vice president of marketing and communications at Daytona International Speedway. She previously served as the managing director of business operations for ISC Design & Development. She led the coordination between ISC’s 13 racetracks’ internal corporate departments and the design and development team on the company’s significant capital investment and redevelopment projects. Since January 2017, Giese has worked on the design and management of the $178 million ISM Raceway Project. A Wisconsin native, Giese said she grew up watching NASCAR with her father. She decided later in life to get involved with NASCAR after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a degree in agriculture marketing communications. “My goal was to work in animal genetics, but after an internship basically sitting behind a microscope for a summer, I decided it really wasn’t for me and changed to marketing at that point,” Giese said. “When I graduated college, I had some interest in the NASCAR space so I had sent resumes to almost all the racetracks that were hosting NASCAR.” She said she received mostly rejection letters and began working in public relations instead. She saved those rejection letters.

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Julie Giese majored in agriculture marketing communications at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. (Photo courtesy ISM Raceway)

Later, when she started work with ISC, she rediscovered those letters. “Crazy enough, a lot of (the letters) were from a lot of my peers,” Giese said. “It was fun to take in (the letters) when I got down to Daytona because there were several people at Daytona who had sent me those letters when they were with other properties.” Outside of NASCAR, Giese is a board member for Stewart Marchman Act Foundation, focused on building resources in support of behavioral health care for individuals and families in east Central Florida. She is also an advisory member for Project WARM (Women Assisting Recovery Mothers), serving East Central Florida communities.

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Bel-Esprit hosting barbecue to honor military By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

When Paige Boyd taught at Garden Lakes Elementary School, the staff hosted a large Veterans Day event. Thanks to it, she saw ﬁrsthand how enthralled the students were to hear from and interact with veterans. Now the owner of Bel-Esprit Day School in Goodyear, Boyd is carrying on the tradition with a barbecue to further instill in children pride and respect for veterans. The free luncheon is open to the public and invitations have been extended to the Goodyear Police and Fire depart-

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ments and the Goodyear City Council. “Last year, one of our student’s fathers was deployed,” Boyd said. “That hit close to home. We have a lot of students whose parents are at Luke (Air Force Base). The students offer performances of “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” the Pledge of Allegiance and “America the Beautiful.” The barbecue fol-

lows. “Last year, we had veterans here and when they saw the kids perform they had tears in their eyes. It was meaningful and touching to them,” Boyd said. “The kids get excited. We do it in our playground. The kids have hats they wear that are red, white and blue. It’s neat to have our Luke Air Force Base parents join us. They’re usually in uniforms because they’re

working that day.” Parents are invited to bring photos of veterans in their families for a display at the school. “It’s overall a really neat event,” she said.

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sored by the city of Litchfield Park. The AZ Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra is a 19-piece band led by Len King that performs a variety of music, from “Over the Rainbow” to “America Patrol,” both of which are on its latest album, The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz. Tricia Kramer, Litchfield Park’s special events coordinator, said she’s looking forward to the concert. “Litchfield Park has a deep sense of gratitude and respect for our veterans and service members,” Kramer said. “Our proximity to Luke Air Force Base helps to foster this positive relationship. The concert is our way of saying thank you.” AZ Swing Kings Jazz Orchestra, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 11, The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, 623-935-9040, litchfield-park.org, free.

Goodyear A Tribute to Veterans Veterans will be honored during a formal ceremony at Goodyear Ballpark on Sunday, November 11. Mayor Georgia Lord is helming the event that honors World War II veterans this year. “We want to honor those veterans who witnessed the terrors and triumphs of a war that took place some 75 years ago,” she said. All World War II veterans in attendance will receive a special gift from the city. Attendees, she said, can write a personal message on a ﬂag and plant it in the garden. The complimentary barbecue is open to the public, too.

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Youngker group hosting dog benefits By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Youngker High School’s Hands4Paws is hosting a dog adoption party at Main Event Entertainment, 10315 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 18. “We will get a percentage of their sales,” said special education teacher/ club sponsor Marie Buquicchio. From there, Hands4Paws will split the money between the Buckeye Police Department’s K9 unit for a Kevlar vest, and Buckeye Animal Rescue and Kennel (B.A.R.K.), a nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates and then rehomes animals who normally wouldn’t be adoptable if left in a shelter. “B.A.R.K. is going to bring dogs there for adoption,” Buquicchio said. “They’re overloaded at the moment.” Hands4Paws will raffle a Whataburger cooler with a year’s worth of coupons; and a voucher for four dugout seats to a 2019 Diamondbacks game. Raffle tickets are $1 each, $5 for six and $10 for 15. For more information, email Buquicchio at marie. buquicchio@buhsd.org. Guests can earn raffle tickets, too, by donating food, blankets, towels or toys. The club is seeking newspaper donations, too. “You know the saying, ‘It’s going to the dogs?’” Buquicchio said. “With me it’s literal.” On Friday, November 30, Hands4Paws is hosting a holiday boutique at Youngker, 3000 S. Apache Road. Vendors will offer merchandise, food and prizes. Adults will supervise tables

where kids can make crafts while their parents shop. All proceeds go toward the purchase of a Kevlar vest for the BPD K9 Unit and supplies for military dogs overseas. Vendor tables are available for $30, or $20 with a product donation with a $20 minimum value. Because it is a donation to a school club, donors may be able to take advantage of a tax credit. The donated products are going toward a third event, the Gift Basket Bonanza and Silent Auction on Friday, February 22, at Youngker. Adoptable dogs will be available, as will food and prizes. For a $10 donation, guests will receive 25 tickets. A drawing will be held for the gift baskets. Buquicchio founded Hands4Paws last year after she began volunteering at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. “Through my training there, I learned they take in 56,000 stray dogs a year,” said Buquicchio, who’s been at the school for four years. “There are only 52 weeks in a year. That’s 1,000 dogs a week just at the 27th Avenue location. It’s pure insanity. What are these people doing? Opening their gates and letting their dogs go? “I had to find a way to help. The answer lies with our youth. We need to raise awareness of the needs.” Besides raising money, Hands4Paws volunteers at shelters and socializes with the dogs. They’re planning a trip to a nearby wolf sanctuary as well.

Main Event Entertainment in Avondale will be the location of a dog adoption party hosted by Youngker High School’s Hands4Paws. (Photo courtesy Main Event)

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Former Goodyear Mayor Arnold Samaritan’s Purse remembered as a ‘westside guy’ collecting gifts for children By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Bill Arnold wholeheartedly cared for the community in which he lived – and the feeling was mutual. Community members are remembering the longtime Goodyear mayor, who died October 23 after a long battle with cancer. Besides politics, he contributed to the community as Three Rivers Historical Society president in 2010. “He did a lot of things to make life better,” said Three Rivers Historical Society secretary Sally Kiko. “He worked to get the New Life Center, which is a shelter for abused women, in Goodyear. He also brought the Southwest Lending Closet (in Avondale), which is a community project that lends medical equipment on a temporary basis. Those who have just had surgery can get a walker or crutches for free. “He was just a neat guy.” A native of Buckeye, he moved to Goodyear in 1978 and served as a member of the Freeholders Board to write the Goodyear City Charter. He was elected to Goodyear City Council in 1989, and in 1995, mayor for four terms, until 2003. Later, he was a state representative.

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Several West Valley locations are collecting shoebox gifts for children abroad during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, November 12 to November 19. During that time, West Valley families, churches and groups will fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver the “tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine,” said Carolyn Snelling, the West Valley team’s volunteer media member. This year, Snelling is hoping to collect more than 16,000 gifts to contribute to the 2018 global goal of reaching 11 million children in need. “We have an opportunity to make a life-changing impact on children across the world,” added Avondale volunteer Joe Shank. “These simple shoebox gifts remind children that God loves them, and they are not forgotten.” Collection spots are: Christ Community United Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale; 9 a.m. to noon Monday, November 12; 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 13; 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 14; 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 15; 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, November 16; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17; noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, November 18; and 9 a.m. to noon

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EMCC hosts cybersecurity roundtable By West Valley View staff

The Cybersecurity Roundtable is returning to Estrella Mountain Community College with a focus on the “human element.” The free Wednesday, November 14, event is open to the public and allows guests to learn about cyber intelligence, human behavior and personal incident response. Cybersecurity industry leaders are scheduled to speak including Roy Zur, founder and CEO of Cybint; Andy Jordan, senior security architect at Mosaic451; and Bryan Dickens, retired FBI behavioral proﬁler now working with Cybint. This roundtable event features ﬁrst-hand accounts of daily life as told by industry leaders and includes extensive Q&A to ensure attendee participation.

Facelift...continued from page 4 new fan experience. Fan immersion is one of the most predominant aspects of the new facility. “Once you are inside, I can’t underscore how immersed you will be in the racing experience,” Giese said. “I can’t wait to show our fans.” The start/finish line has been relocated to what is now turn two near the dogleg area. Conveniently, there is a host of upgraded hospitality and viewing areas around this point. Fans will no longer have to sit in bleacher-style grandstands. Instead, they’re treated to new seating featuring cup holders and Wi-Fi. There are five garages housing eight drivers and team within public view. Raceway officials announced the project in January 2017 and broke ground the following month. On October 24, the construction manager handed over the track keys to Giese. Giese said although NASCAR is the track’s priority, she hopes to include new events. “When you look at what other stadiums are doing they are trying to diversify their portfolio of events and I think that is extremely important for us to do,” Giese said. “We are, first and foremost, a racetrack and our NASCAR events will be our cornerstone going forward. It is important for us going forward

Zur has more than a decade of experience in cyber and intelligence operations from the Israeli Security Forces (retired major) and has developed cybereducation programs and technical solutions for companies, educational institutes and government agencies around the world. Over Jordan’s 12-year career, he has built and managed multiple cybersecurity teams. He specializes in helping organizations gain visibility for how technical risks related to the overarching business risks. Dickens is a retired FBI behavioral profiler. During his tenure with the bureau, he was involved in effectively developing and delivering hundreds of behavioral and psychological profiles to apprehend the most prolific violent offenders of the last 20 years. His efforts helped result in

more than 665 convictions at a 97 percent rate. The roundtable begins with a meet and greet/pizza party with the speakers from 5 to 6 p.m. at EMCC’s Center for Teaching and Learning, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. The presentation runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Estrella Mountain Community College is accredited by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency as a center for academic excellence in cybersecurity. Students can learn cybersecurity skills and techniques in one or more of the following areas: Microsoft Security, Network Security (Cisco), Linux Security (Red Hat) and Power Systems Security. For more information, visit estrellamountain.edu/programs/cybersecurity or contact Tracy Baker at tracy.baker@ estrellamountain.edu.

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Suspected drunken driver arrested for taking kids trick-or-treating By West Valley View staff

cers located an open fifth of whiskey in A Buckeye woman faces felony DUI King’s clutch purse. Preliminary breath charges after driving off tests determined King had the road into a ditch Octoa B.A.C. of 0.165 percent, ber 31, while taking kids more than twice the legal around to trick-or-treat. limit. No one was hurt. “Last night’s arrest is a Buckeye police volungreat example of the cruteers, who were taking cial role of BPD’s Citipart in BPD’s “Operation zens on Patrol program,” Safe Halloween,” located said Buckeye Police Chief an SUV in a ditch near Larry Hall. “Having those Miller and Baseline roads volunteers out and about, around 8:30 p.m. Officers being extra eyes and ears responded to the scene for our officers, is key and identified 41-year-old in helping keep our city Lee King showed Veronica Lee King as the Veronica safe.” signs of impairment, acdriver. King was booked cording to Buckeye police. courtesy Buckeye Po- into Maricopa County’s Police noticed King (Photo lice Department) showed signs of impairFourth Avenue Jail on ment including bloodshot, watery eyes; five counts of aggravated DUI, a class swaying; slurred speech; and having a five felony and one count of having moderate odor of alcohol. an open container, a misdemeanor. The investigation determined King Buckeye police notified the Arizona had six juveniles in the SUV at the Department of Child Safety of the intime it hit the ditch; five of them are cident. under 10 years old. After being taken into custody, offi-

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Buckeye Police arrest child sex abuse suspect By West Valley View staff

A Buckeye man is behind bars booked on 36 felony counts involving sexual abuse, sexual assault and molestation. Ruben Gomez, 34, was arrested October 29 after a three-week investigation concerning allegations he sexually abused, sexually assaulted and molested two young victims. The allegations were brought to the Buckeye police’s attention when a girl disclosed the events to an adult at her elementary school. During the investigation, detectives learned of a second female victim with whom Gomez has been allegedly engaging in sexual conduct for approximately 10 years. Detectives served a search warrant on Gomez’s home and obtained evidence related to the offenses.

Ruben Gomez of Buckeye was arrested without incident October 29. (Photo courtesy Buckeye Police Department)

Detectives took Gomez into custody without incident and booked him into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail. Gomez is being held on a $75,000 cash bond.

Boy shoots, kills grandmother and himself By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

An 11-year-old Litchfield Park boy shot and killed his grandmother before turning the gun on himself at 5:15 p.m. November 3 on the 800 block of West Grove Street, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The grandfather, Doyle Hebert, called 9-1-1 to report his wife, 65-year-old Yvonne Woodard, was shot by the boy, of whom the couple had full custody. Hebert told MCSO detectives they asked their grandson to clean his room and be tidier, but he was being stubborn about it. Hebert and Woodard sat on the couch to watch television. The

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Response to Sig Mueller Editor:

So “our political problems are all the fault of conservatism”? All the problems I’ve seen in this country have been caused by ignorant, unthinking, lying liberals! The liberal welfare system and liberal feminism have caused the collapse of the family unit, especially the black family. The liberal education system has caused the schools in this country to be nothing more than government indoctrination centers. The liberal wealth redistribution has caused the almost total end of the middle class. The liberal job promotion for foreigners has caused the loss of millions of American jobs. The liberal propaganda has caused half of the population to be completely uninformed or misinformed. The liberal “esteem” teachings have caused our youth to go to a job, expect a paycheck just for being there and cry for bubble wrap, Play-Doh and stuffed animals to soothe their feelings when they don’t get their way! The liberal race baiting has caused blacks, whites and Hispanics to strive against each other rather than stand together to make lives better. The liberal minimum wage has caused hundreds of thousands of black youths to be unable to find summer work as well as the end of millions of jobs in this country. The liberal “multicultural” teachings are causing the collapse of the western culture. Liberals enact a program that becomes a disaster but can’t see it so they must enact another program that will be the same. But they insist that the first failure must be kept intact. The liberal lies have been used by both parties to prevent folk from attaining the success and wealth they strive for. The real problem with today’s “conservatives” is that they continue to fund foolish, asinine, failed liberal programs. You should know that “conservatism” ceased to exist in 1964 when the liberals took control of the Republican Party and made it the right wing of the “Socialist Bird of Prey.” Isn’t it time to learn the truth? Judging by your letter you really need to! My all-time favorite liberal is Hitler.

He would have loved to have the propaganda machine of the liberals! Are you aware that Hillary Clinton ran on the same platform as he? Didn’t think so! David Cheney Tonopah

Noise is slow poison

Editor: Contrary to popular ignorance, our public streets shouldn’t sound like a NASCAR racetrack! Contrary to what the police department and their multitude of apologists may tell you, enforcing muffler laws and public nuisance statutes is something the police can and should be doing. The culture in our society that excuses the police and our public officials from doing their jobs is the same culture that is on display at every level of our government, as evidenced by the ongoing three-ring circus taking place in Washington, D.C. Equipping your car, truck or motorcycle with aftermarket exhausts meant for private racetracks, which are not street legal, and loading up your car/truck with mega-amped subwoofers is just plain un-American. Real Americans would understand that freedom isn’t a blank check to do as you please, but a responsibility to the people you share the world with. To deliberately ignore that responsibility to be respectful of the public welfare is to be above the law. The fact that there will always be people like that is to acknowledge the need for police and government, but what can we do when the very people we entrust to protect us from the profane are the profane? How did we get to the point in our country where the police no longer enforce muffler laws and allow incessant low-frequency bass noise to take over our public spaces and our homes? Where can we go to find peace? Why do we need police if they won’t uphold our public rights, and are willing participants in the profane belief that public nuisance is a right? Wake up to reality! Noise is doing us all real harm. Visit us @ AZnoiseban and help defend the true meaning of freedom. William Pitt Buckeye

Climate change Editor:

Global warming is becoming a bigger and bigger issue amongst the world’s population. After reading a letter by Igor Shpudejko, I started wondering if CO2 was the only cause for global warming. All the data indicates the global temperature has risen significantly in just the past 20 years. The ice caps are melting at an accelerated rate. The intensity and frequency of storms are increasing; records are being broken. Earthquakes and volcanic activity have increased globally. At any rate, the data shows that these things are happening. However, it hardly seems possible just the CO2, being just a small percentage of our atmosphere, is the only cause of the changes we are experiencing. As stated by Igor, CO2 is only .04 percent of our atmosphere. If CO2 is not the only culprit, what are the other contributing factors causing these changes? Whatever the factors are that are causing these global changes, it seems like some of the green movement folks are jumping on the bandwagon to make a few bucks. Although global warming is definitely occurring, as well as some of the catastrophic disasters it is creating, there are still those who will try and make a quick buck any way they can. Beware of green scammers. There is no doubt global warming changes are a definite threat to much of the world’s population. Although it is good to prepare for bad times ahead, know all your facts and do your homework before making plans. This will

help discern the difference between the scammer and the sincere. I have included a website that will help – edf. org/climate. This is only one site, but it may offer some insight as to what is in the works. Please remember, many sites will be honest, but some will be just try to sell you something and promote their product. Dennis Wood Goodyear

Response to Flynn

Editor: Your article in the October 3 West Valley View was excellent. You did your research; so did I. Ever notice how there are two sets of statistics out there? You can verify information in one area and find information false, or at least different in another. Example: Global warming. There are scientists on both sides who have verified information for both sides. As you obviously spend a lot of time selecting information to research and write about, I will concede the debate. Remember in high school – the debate team? Nobody was ever right or wrong; different information from different places. And high school is important: Look at Bret Kavanaugh. Information was gathered to accuse a man of crimes in high school that, according to another source, aren’t true. My fear regarding your party is the way the Democrats are restructuring this country. Guilty until proven innocent? Where are we? Nazi Germany or

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Letters...continued from page 12 present-day socialist countries? If you think Ocasio-Cortez isn’t a socialist or doesn’t want to turn this country into a commie nation, then you and I have a totally different definition of freedom. Statistics don’t matter in the Supreme Court nomination. Democrats and the media are destroying the country. The nomination for the Supreme Court situation is abominable. And if you or others think that kind of rhetoric and accusations are alright, with no defining proof, then there truly is no dialogue possible where we could settle differences. Looks like two America’s to me. When was the last time you saw a right wing group burn, riot, destroy or hurt/kill people? The Koch Brothers don’t pay people to do that. Old Man Soros and probably others do. You keep your opinions and I’ll keep mine. Nobody wants truths or facts that argue their positions. I’m tired of watching the news. I’ve watched both sides, and the differences are immense. Somebody is lying. Flat lying. Both sides lie or leave out “the rest of the story” to further their cause. I lived through Obama. You will live through Trump. One more thing: you mentioned Trump making false or misleading statements in Montana. Did anybody make false or misleading statements about Judge Kavanaugh? Keep your stats … I’m more concerned with what is going on in real-time life. I’ll leave it at that. Walter Dillon Avondale

There are way fewer eateries now than in years past. There are some businesses building on Yuma as well as Verrado. It could happen. Buckeye, like our neighboring communities, does have growing pains. Hopefully, in time, it will also shine. It takes time. Kevin Costello Buckeye

Kaepernick

Editor: Regarding the October 10 “follow-up” to my previous letter regarding in part the quarterback I didn’t mention by name, believe me, I know who he is. What a hero this Colin Kaepernick is, huh? He’s just another prime example of what the radical left has become in this country: All stunts and whining and moral outrage with virtually no substance at all, really. Nike may be paying him and people may be wearing his jersey thinking they too are cool radicals; however, this still does not take away the fact that what Colin Kaepernick did was wrong. Despite moral relativism and shades of grey that unfortunately rule the day, there are some things that can only be viewed properly through the prism of

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Misunderstanding ‘male privilege’ Editor and David Leibowitz:

David Leibowitz’s essay on male privilege was a disservice to the community. It perpetuates the misunderstanding that people who enjoy a “privilege” have it easy and don’t have to work for anything. That is not what “privilege” is about. When one enjoys a privilege – based on gender, race, etc. – one simply enjoys certain benefits relative to others who do not enjoy that same privilege. Unless the beneficiary is independently wealthy and/or well-connected to power, that does not equate to a life of leisure. The reality is the vast majority of us have to work hard to provide for our families’ needs and to earn some luxuries to make life a little more enjoyable. There are many challenges we all have to navigate professionally and economically. When one talks of “privilege,” one is simply saying the beneficiary had to work

One of the features I enjoy that gives a local feel to the West Valley View is Business Briefcase. It highlights new openings, closings, etc., for Goodyear, Avondale, Tolleson, et al. Sadly, it seems Buckeye is “always the bridesmaid.” There are very rarerely new business announcements for Buckeye, and if there are, they seldom materialize it seems. The same “Coming Soon” signs have dotted Watson Road for many, many years. Hopefully the permit process for new business isn’t the hassle it once was. I have had contractors say “No” when I mention Buckeye; they had weeks of delays (money) dealing with permits at the four-days-a-week only City Hall; a permit almost required (tongue-incheek) hanging a bird feeder.

hard and overcome challenges to get to where they were, but due to privilege, certain qualities of the beneficiary did not make it harder to get ahead. For example, I am a white, heterosexual, Christian woman without disabilities, a native born United States citizen and native English speaker. I have earned three professional degrees, was a lawyer for a number of years and was well-compensated for my labors. I worked my butt off in school and in my career. No one handed me a thing. Nonetheless, I had certain privileges that others did not enjoy; they made it somewhat easier for me to achieve what I did. I never walked into a classroom or a professional meeting where I was the only person of my race, my citizenship or my sexual orientation. As a Christian, I never feared religious bigotry. Most of my peers were of the same religion. Our schools and workplaces accommodated Christian holidays and our Sabbath. I don’t have any disabilities that would prompt others to question my physical ability to succeed in school or do a job. None of these privileges made it possible for me to sit on my

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Letters...continued from page 13 duff. But had I not enjoyed them, my academic and professional life would have been much more difficult. Nonetheless, I didn’t enjoy male privilege, and consequently faced challenges my male colleagues did not. Not infrequently, I was mistaken for a secretary or paralegal. I was yelled at for not knowing my boss’s flight information. On more than one occasion, opposing counsel asked me for coffee when I was about to negotiate a settlement. Women are expected to be more accommodating and less aggressive. People react less favorably when women violate that expectation. That is challenging as a lawyer – it does not benefit one’s client to be accommodating and lacking aggression. It is arrogant and intellectually lazy to dismissively state that male privilege is something enjoyed only by a small fraction of men at the top of society’s pecking order. Mr. Leibowitz should be more self-aware, and should also listen to the experiences of those who have lived a different life due to their gender (and other inherent factors). Claudine Pease-Wingenter Goodyear

Speak out to ban wildlife killing contests in Arizona

Editor: Under the guise of “pest control” and “wildlife management,” thousands of coyotes are needlessly slaughtered each year throughout the United States for money and prizes in wildlife killing contests. These horrific events award points for killing bobcats, coyotes, foxes and mountain lions. Although these contests are kept secret, there are at least three scheduled in our beautiful Arizona. Event organizers spout standard rhetoric that they are working on behalf of ranchers to decrease livestock losses. There is no evidence that indiscriminate killing of predators effectively reduces livestock losses or conflicts. Science does not support the wildlife management claim. Research shows that indiscriminate killing of coyotes is counterproductive. Coyote populations don’t need humans to manage them. In fact, indiscriminate killing of coyotes destabilizes their social structure, which can lead to more coyotes breeding, coyotes breeding at younger ages, and increased pup survival. The best thing we

can do is to let coyotes self-regulate as they won’t exceed the biological carrying capacity of a given area. There are proven non-lethal ways to address livestock predation and prevent human conflict including livestock guard dogs, llamas and donkeys; fladry; better fencing; and fox-lights. Hunting is a longstanding tradition in Arizona, but slaughtering hundreds of animals not for food but for the sheer joy of killing is not acceptable today. As an advanced society, we have learned the key role of predators on ecosystems. Systematically killing predators is barbaric and is not sound wildlife management policy or practice. In 2014, California banned killing predators for prizes; recently, Vermont followed suit. Most states no longer permit coyote bounty programs. The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning wildlife killing contests. Please be a conscientious voice for Arizona wildlife. Contact your state and local officials and let them know that you oppose these cruel wildlife killing contests. Visit projectcoyote.org/project/crabtree-coyote-letter. Linda Bolon Goodyear

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Editor: Brett Kavanaugh is now an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. Throughout the confirmation process, it seemed as though all the forces of hell were aligned against him. In fact, they were. The Senate Democrats fought with the ferocity of demons against this good man. They maligned him and his family. Nothing was sacred in their vicious obstruct-and-destroy playbook. They turned the confirmation hearing into a circus. Even Kavanaugh’s 10-year-old daughter was mocked in a sickening cartoon by Chris Britt because she said their family should “pray for the woman.” The attacks failed. Despite all their intimidation, the mob did not win, although the American people did see the ugly face of anarchy during the process. The only thing the Democrats did with their obstruction was awaken a sleeping giant, known as the apathetic Republican Party. No more apathy. Now, the motivation level for the midterms is the same. Good news for the Republicans. In my view, here is the bottom line. Isaiah 54:17, for those of you who are not familiar with the Bible, is one

of the books of the Old Testament. Although it was written to the Jews, I believe it is applicable to all people, in all ages, who worship the one true God. I believe Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation is visible and convincing proof of that fact in today’s world. God declares in Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.” Brett Kavanaugh and his family were the recipients of that promise, made by God thousands of years ago. I believe that Donald Trump was elected president and Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme Court because of the faithful prayers of millions of concerned Christians. No weapon formed against thee shall prosper! The weapons used against Kavanaugh – consisting of malice, false accusations, character assassination, denial of due process, and hatred from a mob of progressive anarchists, which would be the Senate Democrats – certainly did not prosper. Now, did they? God’s promises to the faithful are everlasting and absolutely certain. Roy Azzarello Goodyear

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Editor: DJ Hammond, you are absolutely correct in your letter, and if some people refuse to believe this, then they should go to the Department of Homeland Security and sign up for their newsletters. They may become believers. They tell about illegals and drugs all over the country. Thanks for bringing this up. Dennis Batterman Buckeye

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Gun-toting criminals are targeting police officers By David Leibowitz

lice for this bloodshed. Having spent much of the past 25 In Phoenix in late August, protesters years working alongside cops and re- from Puente Human Rights Movement porters, there’s a term I’ve come to descended on City Council to decry loathe as loaded and devoid of meaning. that city’s approximately 40 police-inPolice-involved shooting. volved shootings. That’s the phrase I can’t stand. “These people are not just numbers: News stories have been full of the They’re our family. They’re our neighterm for days, on the heels of a bloody bors. They are the people that we love,” October Monday in the Valley. The said Maria Castro, a Puente demonstrator. gunfire commenced in Tempe at 3 p.m. “City Council, the blood is on your hands. Monday, October 29, as two female This is your responsibility. You are paying officers served an order these people to murder the of protection on a nutcase citizens of this city.” who earlier had assaulted Personally? I believe his girlfriend. that the Valley does indeed Said beau opened fire, have an epidemic afoot – striking one cop in the arm of “suspected criminal inand the other in the arm, volved shootings.” shoulder and bulletproof Time and again this year, vest. One officer returned armed bad actors have esfire, hitting the shooter. He sentially committed suicide was later discovered dead by cop, choosing to put poin the home. lice officers in life-threatOne officer required ening situations, dangerous surgery. Fortunately, both David Leibowitz. (Photo moments that, by law, make courtesy Advisor Group) women will recover fully. the suspects vulnerable to An hour later, the action lethal force. shifted to downtown Mesa, where cops Does this apparent rise in aggression were summoned to investigate a suspi- excuse conduct by police officers who cious man, possibly armed, driving a step outside the law and shoot too soon white pickup. The man drove off; police or without provocation? Of course not. followed by cruiser and helicopter. As On the comparatively rare occasion the suspect neared downtown, Phoenix police officers go rogue, they should police and Department of Public Safety be fired and prosecuted, if subsequent troopers joined the pursuit. investigation and the facts determine The suspect’s car was rammed and they have acted illegally. stopped. That was when 27-year-old ArThere should be no special treatnaldo Caraveo, a convicted burglar and ment, not for cops and not for the Arthug, opened fire on law enforcement naldo Caraveos of the world. with a rifle in the middle of Interstate 17. Which is precisely why I object to the Flying glass lacerated two troopers. term “police-involved shooting.” Is it They will be okay. semantically accurate? I suppose so, in Caraveo will not; he was shot dead. the same way that calling a marriage beDepending on which local news or- tween a man and a woman a “bride-inganization you believe, October 29’s volved relationship” is accurate. incidents brought the total number of It takes a minimum of two to tango “police-involved shootings” in Mar- when it comes to shootings like those icopa County to 70 or 71 for the year. we witnessed on bloody Monday, As every news outlet is quick to trum- October 29. Calling such incidents pet, this pace appears to be “record-set- “police-involved shootings” makes it ting” – there were only 43 such shoot- sound like innocent citizens these days ings last year – though such “records” serve as ducks in a shooting gallery. appear to have been kept only since In 2018, I believe it’s cops who have 2013, and only by reporters who basi- become fodder, not the other way cally are making up these stats as they around. go along. The same inventiveness is shared by David Leibowitz has called the Valso-called “civil rights groups,” many ley home since 1995. Contact david@ of whom have predictably blamed po- leibowitzsolo.com.

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The county aptly serves veterans By Clint Hickman

Representing military families on and surrounding Luke Air Force Base has been one of the great privileges of my time as a Maricopa County supervisor. Doing so has given me an even larger appreciation of the sacrifices they make for our country and for each other. As we approach Veterans Day, I thought I’d share a few of the ways that Maricopa County serves our veterans.

Employment Maricopa County government employs about 1,300 current or former military members, which is about 10 percent of our workforce. Veterans have a presence in just about everything we do, from law enforcement and courts to human services and animal care. They hold entry-level positions, managerial positions and elected offices in our county. In short, they touch all corners of county government. In fact, Maricopa County has been designated as an Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer by the Arizona Department of Veterans Services and Arizona Coalition for Military Families. This means we don’t just talk about supporting veterans; we actually do it.

Special programs We are always looking to bring more service-minded men and women into the fold. That’s why the County is part of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge Program. Under this program, the county gains access to service members as prospective employees before they leave the service. Service members come in, get job training with us, and essentially “test drive” a new career. If it’s a good fit, they stay on with us. If not, that’s fine, too. Training does not come out of the county budget because the service member receives military pay and benefits while participating. SkillBridge is a great way for the county to get top-notch talent and it also enhances our commitment to employing veterans.

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How you can join us On November 7, the county will hold a Veterans Day ceremony outside the Board of Supervisors’ Auditorium in downtown Phoenix. Col. Patrick W. Donaldson, commander of the 161st Air Refueling Wing at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, will be our keynote speaker and the program will feature veterans from both the county workforce and outside agencies. You are invited to join us from 9 to 9:30 a.m. to honor our veterans. Our regular board meeting will follow the ceremony if you’d like to stick around and listen to us discuss other important county business. Maricopa County is a place where veterans can thrive. As long as I’m in office, serving those who serve will continue to be the highest of priorities and the greatest of privileges. Clint Hickman’s family owns Hickman’s Family Farms and he serves on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for District 4.

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Business Briefcase

By Connor Dziawura

Pizza and, what? Halal food? Get ready, readers, because that and more will be covered in this week’s edition of Business Briefcase. Thanks for stopping by. Though purveyors of the two aforementioned foods are coming to Avondale, other items on today’s agenda span the West Valley, with real estate awards, networking and informative sessions on 2018 thus far as well as what 2019 has in store also to be covered. So, here are the details! In Avondale, The Halal Guys is under construction next to Pinky’s Nails at the southeast corner of McDowell Road and 103rd Avenue in Avondale, conﬁrmed Lisa Lantz, the city’s economic development analyst. An opening date is not yet set. Translating to “permissible,” the Arabic word halal essentially means the entrees are Muslim friendly. With locations spanning the nation, as well as in international waters, the American halal food restaurant offers sandwiches and platters, with possible selections including chicken, beef gyros, chicken-gyro combos and falafel. Maybe even get a side of baba ganouj, and then baklava for dessert. Catering and a rewards program are also staples of this franchise. For more information, visit thehalalguys.com. As of print time, representatives for The Halal Guys have not responded to the West Valley View’s request for comment. Sticking with Avondale, Piazza Romana is also under construction at 10210 W. McDowell Road in the Gateway Pavilions. From Justin Piazza, the creator of La Piazza al Forno and La Piazza PHX, the upcoming res-

taurant is credited as the Valley’s first Roman-style pizza al taglio pizzeria, which is what its website refers to as Rome’s answer to the New York slice. Piazza anticipates opening Monday, November 26. For more information, visit piazzaromanaaz. com. Changing focus, The Arizona Association of Realtors (AAR) awarded Goodyear’s Mandy Neat, managing broker at Realty One Group, with its Vision Award at the recent annual Leadership Conference. A 14-plus year veteran of the real estate industry who has served in a variety of roles with AAR, Neat has also served on the city of Avondale’s Board of Adjustments, is with the Capital Improvement Plan Citizens Committee, and is the treasurer as well as a board member with the West Maricopa County Association. As a Vision Award recipient, according to AAR, this makes Neat “a real estate practitioner who embodies the association’s vision of being the best prepared real estate practitioner with the highest standards,” also “(raising) the profile of REALTORS in their community.” Also at the event, AAR appointed its 2019 state and regional officers as well as recognized other members for leadership qualities and industry contributions. Patrick Lewis will begin his term as AAR’s 2019 president starting December 1, and will serve with 2019 President-elect Mary Roberts, Vice President Jan Leighton and Treasurer

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er, it will continue in the same time frame Thursday, December 20. In addition to discussing marketing trends from 2018 and predictions for 2019, attendees will reﬂect on the year thus far and how to make improvements moving forward. As a partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, it will be held at 289 N. Litchﬁeld Road, Goodyear. DexYP’s marketing series is free with lunch provided, but guests must RSVP to ensure a seat. For more information, contact 623-932-2260 or info@southwestvalleychamber.org. Though that’s all the briefs for this week, others are cooking, so stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks! Thanks for reading! Have an item for Business Briefcase? Email Connor Dziawura at cdziawura@timespublications.com.

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Give thanks daily – not just during the holidays By John Safin President and CEO Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

Our community has many “hidden helpers:” nonproﬁt organizations and volunteers that provide services and Happy Thanksgiving! Maybe it’s too give support where no one else can. early in the month to share a greeting For instance, Agua Fria Food and for the holiday, but giving thanks is, Clothing Bank, New Life Center, The or should be, a daily activiHoney Foundation, Homeless ty. Even typical, normal, hoYouth Connection and Blue hum days have reasons to say Star Moms each do some“thanks.” Don’t think I’m a thing special for the commuPollyanna (does anyone else nity. There are many more. still use that word?) thinking Show thanks by donating or everything is perfect all the volunteering. time. There are good people Always thank the person in our lives, good things hapwho teaches or mentors you. John Safin, pen every day, and we need to president and CEO They gave you knowledge of the Southwest and their time to improve your show our thanks. Valley Chamber of I’ll start with thanks to our Commerce. (Photo life. Here’s a secret: Teachers veterans. That’s something courtesy Southwest can be any age and found in Valley Chamber) every freedom-loving person and out of the classroom. should do each day. I extend my thanks Remember to thank the people you to our countrymen and women serving see every day, such as the convenience in our military right now. store worker (thanks Bob), coffee Thanks to our ﬁrst responders. It’s baristas (thanks Bridgitte and Scott), a special person who wants to protect dry cleaner (thanks Alma) and all the and serve, run into a burning building, others in your routine. Yes, they are door do whatever it takes to save a life. ing their job. They’re also making your For many it’s a calling and not “a job.” life easier. To all the managers and

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Verrado softball standout commits to Wagner College By Lauren Serrato

Since the age of 8, Bianca Worthy knew softball would become her passion. Now a senior at Verrado High School, Worthy has verbally committed to Wagner College in New York to further her softball career and education. The recruiting process consisted of many emails, showcase tournaments and hundreds of hours of practice. Worthy admits that without her club ball team, the Oro Valley Suncats in Tucson, her commitment to Wagner may not have been possible. “Club ball has had such an amazing impact on my life,” Worthy said. “Without club ball I am not sure Coach Ubrun would have been able to see me play. I am grateful for all the opportunities the Suncats have provided me.” After being recruited at a Southern California softball tournament during the summer, Worthy was invited by Wagner’s head coach, Lindsey Ubrun, to tour the college. On her visit, Worthy participated in Wagner’s skills camp, toured the campus and New York City. The two-day trip left Worthy positive about her decision to attend college

Bianca Worthy, who recently committed to play softball and study at Wagner College, is in her last year at Verrado High School. (Photo courtesy Bianca Worthy)

on the East Coast. On October 8, she made her commitment official. “I picked Wagner because I love the atmosphere of the campus, and I felt very at home and welcomed around the girls, coaches and other students,” she said. As an Arizona native, Worthy knew she wanted to travel far for college. New York was the ideal state, as Wor-

thy admits to loving the big city atmosphere. “My favorite thing about New York City is a tie between the gorgeous high-rise buildings and busy lifestyle, and the buffalo chicken pizza,” she said with a laugh. Worthy will not be the first in her family to be a division one athlete, as her cousin Kaylah Hampton played softball

at Purdue University. Hampton also graduated from Verrado High School in 2014, and her dad is the head coach of Verrado’s varsity softball team. “Kaylah is my greatest motivator and inspiration when it comes to softball. She is my older cousin who played softball her whole life. She is really the reason I started playing softball,” Worthy said. Now that she is committed to play college softball, Worthy is excited for her final season as a Verrado Viper. As a threeyear starter on the varsity team, Worthy is a two-time First Team All Region, Second Team All Region, Offensive Player of the Year and Golden Glove award winner. The Vipers have won their section three years running and hope to make a strong run for Worthy’s final season. Despite Worthy’s excitement for her senior year, she admits to looking forward to the next chapter in her life in New York. Next fall Worthy will begin her first semester as a Seahawk at Wagner College, over 2,000 miles away from home. “I am really excited to be able to live on my own and be independent. As well as being able to experience all four seasons,” Worthy said.

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Looney thrilled for opportunity in Canada By Grifﬁn Fabits

Megan Looney engineered a threeyear tenure with the women’s basketball team at Western New Mexico University. After graduating from there in May, she’ll pack her hard-earned bachelor’s degree and basketball talents and relocate to Ontario, Canada, where’s she committed to play her final two years of eligibility at Lakehead University. “I’m ready to buy in and give it all I’ve got,” she said of the opportunity to join the Thunderwolves. “I’m really excited to play there.” The Buckeye native appeared in 11 games as a junior at Western New Mexico. She scored 4.5 points and hauled in 2.5 rebounds in nearly 12 minutes per game. As a true freshman, Looney played in all 28 games. Her sophomore season saw her average 21 minutes of playing time in the 26 games she appeared in. Due to rules in Canada that allow for five years of eligibility, Looney can play for two more years. If she would have stayed in the United States, she

The 6-foot-tall forward hails from Buckeye but graduated from Apache Junction High School. (Photo courtesy Megan Looney)

would be entering her senior season. The extra season of eligibility has allowed her to eye an extended leadership role with the Thunderwolves, on and off the court. “The coach wants me to be a huge leader. He expects me to play a lot

of minutes and expects me to be a dominant force on the boards, defensive-wise, helping score, too.” The Thunderwolves’ head coach, Jon Kreiner, was instrumental in Looney’s commitment. Because she has family ties in the Ontario area, the two had

been in contact for quite some time before her official visit to the campus in September. “The coach that they have there is an amazing coach. He’s extremely knowledgeable of the game; he loves to help his players. The fact that he’s been there for 16 years - I need that stability. I know that he’s dedicated to his players and he’s already told me he wants to help me get better,” she said. The 6-foot-tall forward hails from Buckeye but graduated from Apache Junction High School. There she played her junior and senior seasons, averaging 19 points per game before graduating in 2015. Before a collegiate career was ever in the works, Looney’s mother, Maria, said Megan “ﬂourished” at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center from ages 4 to 14 years old. And when the game clock of her playing career strikes zero, she hopes to still have involvement in the game she’s grown to love as a coach, for which she’s done with the rec center in recent seasons.

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Get a Good Start—Tips on Plant Selection and Care

Learn more about water conservation and landscaping this fall with Avondale’s free class series taught by master gardeners, certified arborists and horticulturists. Today’s lesson discusses plant selection and care from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-4422.

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

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Wednesday

Litchfield Park Museum

The Litchfield Park Museum’s, 13912 W. Camelback Road, winter schedule is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 623-535-4414 or visit litchfieldparkhistoricalsociety.org.

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Come and Play with Me

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

Verrado Visionaries

Lunch & Bunco

Come down to the Goodyear Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Bunco and prizes. The cost is $15. Registration is required. For information, call 623-882-7525.

Thursday

Al-Anon Stepping Stones

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Saddle Mountain Unified School District No. 90 Board Meeting

Stop by the Verrado Grille at 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, to join fellow businessmen in a West Valley networking group at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. For information, call 623-640-6268.

The Saddle Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at the district office, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. For information, call 623-474-5101.

Children’s Christian Community Choir

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. each second Thursday of the month at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623328-5494.

The Church at Litchfield Park offers a free music program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday at 300 N. Old Litchfield Road. For information, call 623-935-3411.

PebbleCreek Chic Boutique

Shop for clothes, accessories, jewelry, home-decor, makeup, skin care items, wigs and more from 2 to 7 p.m. at PebbleCreek Country Club, 16222 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. Bring three canned food items for donation to attend.

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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 each second Thursday of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-455-3253.

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Join the city of Buckeye Community Services Department from 10 a.m. to noon for a 3-mile hike to post an American flag on a Valley Vista summit in honor of U.S. veterans. Hikers will gather at the base of Skyline Mountain Wash Trail in Skyline Regional Park, 2600 N. Watson Road. Registration is required. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Barbecue and Auction

gardening skills? Master Gardener volunteers will be at the White Tank Branch Library at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, at 10:30 a.m. to answer any desert gardening questions you may have. For information, call 602-652-3000.

The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Paws for Reading

Mahoney Environmental and the city of Avondale are teaming up to collect used cooking oil at no cost to the city or its residents to prevent sewer blockages and use old oil to produce a clean, alternative fuel. People can drop off old cooking oil from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday until the end of January at the Avondale Public Works Municipal Operations Service Center, 399 E. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-333-4402.

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 2 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

The West Valley R/C Mariners Veterans Day Boat Parade

Participate in an annual Veterans Day radio control model boat flotilla at 11 a.m. at the east end of Tierra Verde Lake, 362 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

Sunday

Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

Participate in a live and silent auction and enjoy a meal catered by the Millennium Culinary Club at 5 p.m. at Canyon View High School Accelerator, 6024 N. Perryville Road, Waddell. Proceeds benefit the Agricultural Education Program. Dinner ticket at $9 to $12. For information, email kbrothers@aguafria.org.

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.

Saturday

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, invites people desiring to deepen their meditation practice or try meditation for the first time to join them from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. All faiths are welcome. For information, call 623-935-3279.

St. Peter’s RePete Boutique

Stop by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 400 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, for casual and formal apparel, jewelry, books, household items and home décor between 9 a.m. and noon. For more information, call 623-935-3279.

Buckeye Veterans Day Parade

Honor American veterans from all eras with a free parade at 10 a.m. on Monroe Avenue from Bayless Park to Second Street. For information, call 623-349-6322.

Native American Heritage Festival

Celebrate Native American heritage and honor United States veterans from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at ASU’s Fletcher Library Lawn, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. Attendees can enjoy colorful regalia, dancing, music, Native arts and crafts, children’s activities, art demonstrations and food trucks. Free admission and parking. For information, call 602-543-5300.

Free Community Park Concert

Goodyear residents can enjoy a free Latin music concert featuring Power Drive Band from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Goodyear Community Park, 3075 N. Litchfield Road. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, food and beverages with no glass.

Women’s Ministry Health and Business Expo

Attend a free health and business expo with free health checkups from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grace Walk Church, 7840 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Phoenix. Vendor registration is $40. For information, email loiltyshop@yahoo.com.

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Faith and Freedom Concert

The Sounds of the Southwest Singers will celebrate United States veterans with music from 6 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church Garden Lakes, 2517 N. 107th Avenue, Avondale. Tickets are $10 at the door. For information, call 623-936-7148.

A Swingin’ Salute to Veterans and the USA Concert

Enjoy a free live concert performed by the AZ Swing Kings from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. The Wigwam will have a bar onsite. For information, call 623-935-3811.

Water: The Evolution of a Resource

Litchfield Park Historical Society will host an exhibit opening from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Litchfield Park Museum, 13912 W. Camelback Road. The exhibit will trace water in the region from prehistoric times to present-day concerns. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 623-535-4414.

Monday

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.

Avondale Annual Holiday Used Cooking Oil Drive

Adult English Classes Registration

Learn the English language with small group classes and flexible times at Southwest Valley Literacy, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale. Register over the phone from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday or email office@swvalleyliteracy.org.

Tuesday

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts bingo each Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. These bingo nights have 17 games including Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For information, call 623-932-4960.

Buckeye Business Connection

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

LD4 Democrats

Meet candidates running for office, learn about political issues and become a more informed voter at 6:30 p.m. each second Tuesday at Total Wine & More, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. For information, call 623-696-5962.

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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 623-329-2519.

Southwest Valley HOA Summit

Learn more about HOAs including legislative updates and more from 6 to 8 p.m. at Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 623-333-2701.

Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 Meeting

The Thomas D. Rabjohn American Legion Post 143 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Palm Valley Community Center, 14145 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Goodyear. Dinner will be served. For information, call 480-438-7582.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

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

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 1220 N. Dysart Road, Goodyear. For information, call 775-250-0949.

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.

Kickboxing with Natalie

Join a morning exercise program at 9 a.m. at the Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.

Thematic Book Club

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The Litchfield Park Library at 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard holds monthly book club meetings at 1 p.m. that focus on a new theme each month. This month focuses on mystery and suspense. For information or help finding a book for the meeting, call 602-652-3457.

Fitness in the District

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. Get in shape with Zumba, EDM Body Fitness, POUND and other free high-energy classes from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at WaterDance Plaza, 6751 N. Sunrise Boulevard, Glendale. Fitness in the District welcomes all ages and encourages attendees to dress up for the weekly themed workouts. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call 623-385-7502.

Hearing Loss Association of America West Valley Chapter

The Hearing Loss Association of America invites all West Valley residents to share information and support for those with hearing loss. This chapter meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. All meetings are amplified, and CART service is provided when needed. For information, email

Thursday

In Stitches in Goodyear

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.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Join the city of Avondale Neighborhood and Family Services for a full Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avondale Community Center, 1007 S. Third Street. For information, call 623-333-2705.

Adult Book Discussion

Stop by the Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 Civic Center Drive to pick up and read a copy of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead before the library’s discussion at noon. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Goodyear singer ready to pursue music full time By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Goodyear resident Steven Powell has performed the national anthem before every sporting event just short of the Super Bowl. Sunday, November 11, he will kick off the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at ISM Raceway in Avondale. “This is my first time doing NASCAR,” said Powell, a retired U.S. Navy petty officer first class. “It’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do. I really enjoy NASCAR. I really, really do. When I was (Navy) recruiter of the year in 2007, the Navy had a car. That was my first experience with NASCAR. I worked in the pit and caught the tires when they would come into the pitstop. I’ve been hooked ever since.” His appearance is special, as it’s the 100th anniversary of Veterans Day. In addition to serving 25 years in the military, Powell is also an accomplished vocalist, musician, producer and songwriter. He has shared the stage with artists like Lee Greenwood and Montell Jordan, and has performed the anthem

at over 200 events, including the 2014 World Series in San Francisco and NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Other national anthem singers are American Idol season seven ﬁnalist David Hernandez on Saturday, November 10, and “The Singing Fireman,” James “Rambo” Smith, on Friday, November 9. Powell is just as impressed by NASCAR as his audience is of his voice. “It’s such an adrenaline rush,” he said. “Everything they do is science. Most people think they just drive around in circles. It’s an actual science. They are very meticulous about it. I love it. I love cars. I was a mechanic when I went into the Navy.” Powell has been singing since he was 5, so he has no fear of a stage. He comes from a musical family. His brother, Alonzo, is a drummer who performed with Stevie Wonder and James Ingram. Powell’s nephew, Bernard Harvey, is Justin Bieber’s musical director. “Music is just something I grew up doing,” Powell said. “Of course, I sang in church. That was not an option. That was not an option at all. We just did music. No matter where we were, mu-

sic was part of our family. Music is what we’re comfortable doing.” After graduating high school, Powell played football at University of Kansas and then entered the Navy, which he joined twice. He now lives in Goodyear with his wife and ﬁve children and conducts background checks for nurses who apply to work for the VA Hospital. Soon, he’s planning to pursue music full time. “I just like to watch people have fun,” he said. “Whether it’s Hall and Oates or a Sting song, when I see people smiling and having fun that’s joy for me.” Steven Powell also performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 9, at AZ Fry Guy, 15226 W. Bell Road, Suite 100, Surprise. For other shows, visit stevenpsinggs.squarespace.com.

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Veteran finds balance teaching yoga to fellow vets By Randy Camacho

If the old adage holds true of a thousand mile journey beginning with a single foot step, Karensa Heidmiller of Litchfield Park is proof taking the first step can be a journey as well. It began on September 10, 2001, when Heidmiller had just completed flight school for the U.S. Navy as a tactical coordinator on the P3 Orion Aircraft. She was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. After September 11, Heidmiller was immediately deployed to the Middle East where she served tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. In 2008, Heidmiller came off active duty but as she explains, “your body comes home but not your mind.” The high-stress missions where one is expected to perform at a high level consistently, often without sleep, had taken its toll. She suffered from anxiety, insomnia and panic attacks. She could not turn things off. The perpetual “go, go, go” mindset of the military ingrained in Heidmiller made the transition to civilian life difficult. According to Heidmiller, the inability to shut off the constant state of alertness makes it difficult for many veterans to find balance in their lives, especially when it involves relationships with loved ones, friends and society in general. The anxiety and panic attacks increased exponentially for Heidmiller, until the day in 2014 when she entered a yoga studio in a desperate attempt to find peace. And she did. “I could finally breathe,” she said. Heidmiller learned the cornerstone of yoga is “the breath,” which is the bridge between the body and the mind. And this is where balance lies. At times, Heidmiller found

Karensa Heidmiller of Litchﬁeld Park opened Seeking Serenity to teach yoga to veterans. (Photo courtesy Ranch Camacho)

herself becoming emotional during her yoga practice, where tears came easily. In 2016, Heidmiller decided to pursue her goal of becoming a yoga instructor by signing up for a six-month certification training commitment. Just when it seemed she was ready to turn another corner, Heidmiller was blindsided by a traumatic divorce. She persevered and completed her training. During her internship, Heidmiller worked at an adapted fitness center focusing on people with profound disabilities such as spinal cord injuries, amputees, quadriplegics and paraplegics. Some were military veterans. It was then that Heidmiller got the idea of bringing veterans and yoga together. Earning certifications in yoga for amputees and chair yoga would catapult Heidmiller into finding her way on the journey she had embarked upon

several years earlier – to ﬁnd peace and purpose in her life. She would teach yoga to veterans with traumatic injuries from war. She would convert an entire section of her home in Litchﬁeld Park into a studio to accommodate her

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Sonoran students visit raceway to learn about sports business By Carrie Snider

Students from Sonora, Mexico, had a behind-the-scenes look at the ISM Raceway as part of a cultural exchange. The raceway hosted the 39 students in conjunction with Descubre Phoenix and the Arizona-Mexico Commission. The students are finishing high school in Mexico and looking at studying business with Tecnologico de Monterrey, a polytechnic school based in Monterrey, Mexico, with locations throughout the country. ISM Raceway was just one of the stops on the students’ tour in the valley. They also visited the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Arizona Cardinals and the Arizona Coyotes to learn how professional teams are run. Greg Frésquez, communications manager, showed the students the racetrack, where the drivers go before and after races, and how the media and fans interact with them. He also explained the changes the raceway has been through during its remodel, which is almost complete. Can-Am 500 NASCAR Weekend is set

Students from Mexico visited ISM Raceway as part of a tour of the Valley. It’s one way the raceway reaches out to the Latino community, and it’s also a way for students to learn how sports businesses in the United States are run. (West Valley View photo by Carrie Snider)

for November 9 to November 11. “During race weekend, ISM Raceway becomes its own city. We call it ZoomTown, USA,” Frésquez told students. “Literally a week in advance

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While many college students complete their years of schooling and then do one internship, Fierro said instead, these business students will have more than a dozen mini-internships throughout their college years. It’s a unique experience that they’re hoping will spread throughout the country. Julio Martinez is also a professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey and accompanied the students. He’s excited for what these types of business experiences will mean for students in the long run. “When they graduate, they’ll have a portfolio of companies where they have had experiences,” he said. For companies looking to hire college graduates, real-life experience is a plus, the teachers agreed. Student Jose Maria Dorazo, who is hoping to study sports business, said it’s been eye-opening to see how sports businesses are run in the United States. “I really like coming to the U.S. to see how different businesses are,” he said. Dorazo added that he isn’t sure exactly what his future career looks like, but he’s interested in working in charity. Helping with the tour was Gildardo Araque, of Descubre Phoenix, which is a travel information center in Hermosillo, Mexico. “We do this type of touring a lot. It gives them a glimpse of different things here,” Araque said, adding that Descubre Phoenix also recently helped law students and a choir from Mexico to tour the Phoenix area.

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Ahipoki Bowl is allowing kids 10 and younger to eat free daily through December 31 with the purchase of an adult bowl purchase. “We’re super excited about this,” said Jason Jantzen, Ahipoki Bowl managing partner. “It’s a way for us to do two things: drive sales through the holiday and introduce a kids bowl, which we had a huge demand for.” The restaurant serves ahi tuna poke bowls over rice or salad with salmon, yellow tail and toppings like masago and avocado. Parents who want to purchase an additional kid-sized bowl can for $4.95. “It’s a bit smaller bowl with white or brown rice, and one scoop of any protein topping, whether it’s tuna, salmon, spicy tuna or any of the fishes or cooked options,” he said. “They can have as many veggies as they like, including a scoop of crab salad. It’s just a bit smaller than the regular size.” An Alaska native who graduated from ASU, Jantzen said his chain, which includes a restaurant in Avondale, was the first to bring the poki bowls concept to Arizona with its Scottsdale location. “It’s a popular thing in California,”

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he said. “We’re opening restaurant after restaurant, one every two months for two years. We’re now really ready to sit back and focus on options and streamline options. I think we’re done expanding in Arizona.” The Avondale restaurant opened in December 2017 and has been a popular spot, Jantzen said. “Avondale was one of the tops on our

list for a long time,” he said. “There is plenty of new development out there. It’s right in front of the Main Event. It’s a family-friendly location with the Starbucks nearby.”

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William (Bill) Bohl of Goodyear, died peacefully in his sleep on October 26, 2018, at the age of 74. He was born in Norfolk, NE. on January 23, 1944, and raised in Plainview, NE. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Velda Bohl. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Bohl; children, Kim Landstad (Mike), Dena Gourley (RJ Ryan), Kale Gourley, Ian Gourley (Elaine Fontalvo); sister, Janis Holmes (Gerald) and his seven grandchildren Brady, Quinn, Reagan, Christine, Kayla, Jailynn and Antonella. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the Family Residence. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Mary Melody Meese, age 80 died October 24, 2018 in Phoenix. She was born November 19, 1937 in Spokane, WA to John and Leila Garnsey. The oldest of four children. Mary took responsibility for her younger brother and sisters at a young age when her mother became ill. She would arise early in the morning, feed and dress them for school while getting herself ready for her own school day. Her close relationship with her siblings continued throughout her life. During her junior year of high school Mary was voted the best looking girl in the school. Though she was admired by all, she caught the eye of one particular senior, Richard Meese, who decided he wanted to get to know her better and asked her for a date. One date led to many and then to a long engagement. Following his graduation in 1958, Richard became an officer in the US Navy and he and Mary were married. They enjoyed 60 wonderful years together. Life in the Navy brought many relocations. Mary and Richard lived in nine different states, on the east coast as well as 10 years in Hawaii. As they contemplated where to move after retirement, they spoke to a real estate agent in Litchfield Park, who convinced them that even though they had never visited Arizona, they would love the area. They came to visit and decided that she was right! They had a new home built and moved to a newly completed home in Litchfield Park in July, 1978. They have been members of The Church of Litchfield Park for 40 years. Mary’s first love was music. She was practically born singing and attended college on a music scholarship. Despite the constant moves, Mary always stayed involved in choral groups. She was involved in semi-professional music groups, participated in church choirs and led children’s choirs for many years. She loved sacred choral music and adored opera. She fulfilled one of her dreams when she was able to study with several professional opera singers. She was equally talented as an artist.Though she began painting early in her marriage, she further developed her talents as a portrait artist under the tutelage of well-known artists while living in Hawaii. Her paintings were well received by the artistic community. Mary loved to travel. She and Richard were able to make many world trips and visited China, Singapore, Israel and most of Europe. She particularly enjoyed her summer in Italy where she was able to study opera. Mary had many good friends. She generously cared for those around her and had compassion for them, especially during their own difficult times. Her consideration for family, and friends affected them deeply all through her life. Even in her final weeks in hospice she reached out to her caregivers to thank them and show her gratitude for their care. Mary was an amazing mother and grandmother. Moving so often was difficult on her children and she always found activities for them that would encourage their love of the arts, stimulate their minds, and provide emotional security. She felt things deeply and suffered with her children during their own trials. She was fiercely protective of them in all circumstances. Mary’s strong will was passed on to her children. Regardless of the circumstance, they always felt loved and honored by her. She created a home that was fun, loving, beautiful and nurturing. She was known for her cooking and adventures in food. She took pride in her culinary expertise and loved to share her knowledge with her grandson Shaun, the only one she would allow to assist her in the kitchen. She doted on the grandchildren and double doted on her great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband, Richard E. Meese; daughter, Margot O'Sullivan; son, Matthew Meese; sisters, Anna Smith and Patty Payne; brother, David Garnsey; two grandchildren, Ashley H. Perry and Shaun R. O’Sullivan; and three great grandchildren, Jaiden Perry, Amelia Perry, and Samuel Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Leila Garnsey. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday November 17, 2018 at the Church of Litchfield Park, 300 N Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park. The family suggests that donations be made to the Mayo Clinic. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

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Mathias John Neibauer, age 54 of Buckeye, AZ, died October 22, 2018, at Abrazo West Campus in Goodyear, AZ. He was born October 27, 1963, in Great Bend, KS to Michael and Phyllis Neibauer. Matt is survived by his partner, Jennifer Garrison; daughter Alexandra Aguilar; sons, Michael Neibauer and Dillion Blestrud; mother, Phyllis Neibauer; brother, Patrick Neibauer; and granddaughter, Novah Aguilar. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Leo Neibauer. A visitation was held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. Burial at Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery, Buckeye. Condolences for the family may be left at www.Thompson FuneralChapel.com.

Nancy Louise Cummins Our beloved and cherished Matriarch, Nancy Louise Dennis Cummins, 61, born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 4, 1957 went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 24, 2018. Nancy was a resident of Camp Verde, where she lived with and cared for her mother, Carmen Dennis, and her son, Bo Hickey. Nancy loved to bake, spend time in her beautiful back yard and watch her 6 grandchildren grow. She was a loving and caring woman who greatly enjoyed hosting parties and spending quality time with loved ones. She is survived by her Mother, and her Children; daughter Allison and son-in-law Jeramy Fowler; her granddaughters, Alondra, Aurora and Amelia; son, Bo Hickey; daughter Jackyln and son-in-law Michael Lopez; and her grandsons, Josiah, Jaxon and Justus. Nancy's funeral services will be held Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11am at Calvary Chapel Camp Verde. A celebration of her life will be immediately following at the home of Nancy, Bo and Carmen. Please share condolences or send flowers to Bueler Funeral Home of Camp Verde or at www.buelerfuneralhome.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE CALL OF ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE CITY OF GOODYEAR Notice is hereby given that the city of Goodyear, Arizona, will hold Ballot by Mail Elections as follows: Special/Primary Election: March 12, 2019 General (if necessary*): May 21, 2019 *City Charter provides that if a candidate receives a majority of the vote, then they shall be declared elected at the primary and no additional election is required. Offices to be filled: Three (3) Councilmembers Propositions: Proposition 421, Proposition 422, Proposition 423 Candidate Packet Distribution: August 13, 2018 Information and candidate packets available at the City Clerk's Office, City of Goodyear, 190 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Call for an appointment: 623-882-7830 Candidate Packet Filing Deadline: December 12, 2018 Candidate Packets should be filed at City Clerk's Office, City of Goodyear, 190 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Voter Registration Deadline: February 11, 2019 for the Primary; April22, 2019 for the General Arguments For and Against Propositions are Due: No later than December 12, 2018, 5:00p.m. Arguments must be filed in an electronic format, must be accompanied by a payment of $50 at the time of filing, be no more than 300 words in length, and must conform to other Legal requirements. The City Clerk's Office is located at 190 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338 and can receive filings at GYCLERK@goodyearaz.gov. /s/ Darcie McCracken October 2, 2018 Darcie McCracken, City Clerk ----CONVOCATORIA A ELECCIONES AVISO PÚBLICO DE LA CIUDAD DE GOODYEAR Se da aviso por la presente que la Ciudad de Goodyear, Arizona, sostendrá elecciones mediante boleta de votación por correo, según se explica a continuación: Elección especial/primaria: 12 de marzo de 2019 General (si es necesario*): 21 de mayo de 2019 *La Constitución de la Ciudad establece que, si un candidato recibe la mayoría de los votos, será declarado electo en la elección primaria y no será necesario llevar a cabo una elección adicional. Cargos a ocupar: Tres (3) Concejales Proposiciones: Proposición 421, Proposición 422, Proposición 423 Distribución de paquetes de nominación de candidatos: 13 de agosto de 2018 La información y los paquetes de nominación de candidatos están disponibles en la oficina de la Secretaría Municipal, Ciudad de Goodyear, 190 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Para hacer una cita, llamar al: 623-882-7830 Fecha límite de presentación de paquetes de nominación de candidatos: 12 de diciembre de 2018 Los paquetes de nominación de candidatos se deben presentar en la oficina de la Secretaría Municipal, Ciudad de Goodyear, 190 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Fecha límite para inscribirse para votar: 11 de febrero de 2019 para la elección primaria; 22 de abril de 2019 para la elección general Fecha límite de presentación de argumentos a favor y en contra de las proposiciones: A más tardar el 12 de diciembre de 2018, a las 5:00 p.m. Los argumentos se deben presentar en formato electrónico, y deben estar acompañados de un pago de $50 en el momento en que se presentan; no pueden tener más de 300 palabras y deben cumplir con otros requisitos legales. La oficina de la Secretaría Municipal está ubicada en 190 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338 y puede recibir documentos presentados vía GYCLERK@goodyearaz.gov. /s/Darcie McCracken Darcie McCracken, Secretaria Municipal 2 de octubre de 20 Published: West Valley View/Business October 31, Nov. 7, 2018 / 15884

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Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience

623-299-7111

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Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Insured

*Not a Licensed Contractor

AMPM 4 SP Handy man - Sent to Art - SI

CONCRETE / MASONRY

ELECTRICAL

SUPERCHARGED ELECTRIC

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REMODELING

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CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | NOVEMBER 7, 2018

WEST VALLEY BUSINESS

623.535.VIEW AIR CONDITIONING

HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING

Professional Handyman Over 25 Years Construction Experience

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www.airNOWac.com A+

623-932-1674 REPAIR-SERVICE-UPGRADE

GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES

WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527

Gardeningpluslandscapes@gmail.com

Not a licensed contractor

Ben - 623-764-1364

LANDSCAPING

Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •

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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

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

References Available

Not a licensed contractor

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vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com

Mike (623) 764-1294

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

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

BRANDENBURG PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Bonded & Insured ROC #123818

623-972-9150 623-695-3390

Bob

Garage Doors

Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Broken Springs Replaced

• Tree Trimming

• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup

623.556.8378

New Doors & Openers Sales/Service/Installations/Repairs

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066

ROC# 299652

Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

GLASS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

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623.466.3712

Landscape

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602.301.3429

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Landscape Maintenance Services

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

BROKEN SPRINGS

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ROC#198687

623-512-6194

(623) 878-1180

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ROC# CR65 090690D

HANDYMAN

HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.

Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy

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MEDICAL SERVICES

— 623-869-7378 — FHA/VA Inspections

Bed Bugs, Bees, etc.

Basic Pest Service

FAMILY OWNED

49-75

PAINTING

Lic. / Est. 1981

PLUMBING

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includes labor

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

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No Contracts • Payment Plans

PAINTING

(Call/Text)

623.910.0742

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Not a licensed contractor

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LANDSCAPING

PAINTING

Arroyo Springs Landscape LLC

Saunders Painting

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Javier 623-249-9395 Not a licensed contractor

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Interior & Exterior

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Jeff R. Saunders

602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

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480-338-4011

ROC#309706

CLASSIFIEDS

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | NOVEMBER 7, 2018

& SERVICE DIRECTORY MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC

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PLUMBING

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PLUMBING

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623-386-0710

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% 10 OFF Labor Only

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www.AlsPlumbingLLC.com

Painting & More

35 Years Experience in the Valley

EstrellaCustomDesigns.com

FREE ESTIMATES

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

ROOFING

TRIPLE WE DO IT ALL!

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623-935-9221

Built Stronger to Last Longer

Locally & Veteran Owned

FREE SERVICE CALL

SENIOR DISCOUNTS •MILITARY DISCOUNTS

Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 12/31/18

Kitchens Concrete Flooring

POOL SERVICES

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

15% OFF Any Plumbing Repair

Additions Garages Patios

ROOFING

PLUMBING

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New Roofs & Reroofs

Repairs, Coatings, Walk Decks Home New Build or Renovate

623-293-2648

(480) 452-2828 | (623) 329-5170

Your West Valley Plumber

ROC#273001 • 0 STRIKES • INSURED & BONDED

Free Plumbing Inspection Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 12/31/18

125 OFF

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623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987

All Types of Roofs New Roofs All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed Residential & Commercial

AZ MAD

Almeida Roofing Inc. Heating & Cooling All Types of Roofing

FREE

ESTIMATES!!!!!

602-743-3175 www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 215758

FALL/WINTER SPECIALS Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed & Insured

623-522-9322 ROC#286561

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

35.00 CHECK-UP

Phoenix Metro Area

ROC#212627

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

Rainbow Storage

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4 Acres Gated • Locked

Wayne Karstetter Cell: 208-481-2000 7331 S. Rainbow Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326

Same Day Service

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE

TREE SERVICES

Truck, RV & Boat Storage

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

623-535-8000

STORAGE

UPHOLSTERY FREE Estimates

Tree Trimming • Removals Stump Grinding • Cleanups We Do Everything

Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

Irrigation Replace & Repair Leaks, Bad Valves or Just a Tune Up

DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)

623-444-0056 Fully insured. We carry work insurance on all employees

602-635-0011

872-3047

PLUMBING If Your Water Won’t Flow or Your Air Won’t Blow...Call...

FREE Estimates Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

AIR CONDITIONING

Inc.

ROOFING

Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE ASK US HOW!

ROOFING

PLUMBING

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www.fastflowplumbingandair.com Water Heater • Water Treatments • Faucets/Toilets • Leak locating Drain Cleaning • Heating • Air Conditioning • Air Purification Gas Pipe Repairs & Installation 24 hour Service (No Extra $)

6500

Senior & Military Discounts

Drain Cleaning with Guarantee

75 off Any NEW Water Heater Install $

SEWER CAMERA INSPECTIONS

FREE ESTIMATES

Family Locally Owned & Operated • 20 Years Experience Complimentary Plumbing Inspection with Any Repair

623-299-7111

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • 234804 & 234805

WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | NOVEMBER 7, 2018

• Sirius/XM

LOWE$T TA X LOWE$T PRICE

best five demo deals! 2018 FORD FIESTA SE • Remote Keyless Entry • Sync w/ App Link • Alum. Wheels • Rear Camera • & More!

12,737

MSRP$21,515

15,737

2018 FORD ESCAPE

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19,737

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MSRP$28,710

STK# 18099

21,737

JONES DEAL $

10,877

#P8145 Only 57K Miles! Lifetime Powertrain Incl! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 FORD C-MAX ENERGi SEL

11,977

#P8101 Loaded w/ Equip! 1 Owner! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2016 FORD FUSION HYBRID SE

16,677

#T8149 Low Miles! Only 23K Miles! 1 Owner, Priced to Move! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2016 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO ECO

17,877

#18400A Only 22K Miles! 1 Owner, Must See! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SV

8,977

#18423B Lifetime Powertrain Incl! Priced to Sell! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2009 FORD EDGE LIMITED

10,977

#18535A Low Miles! Lifetime Powertrain Incl! 1 Owner! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE

#19011A Lifetime Powertrain Incl! Must See! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,477

2007 FORD RANGER XLT

11,877

#18150A Only 58K Miles! Must See! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

aTire Rotation and Pressure Check aBrake Inspection aVehicle Checkup aFluid Top-Off aBattery Test aFilter Check aBelts and Hoses Check

*Up to five quarts of Motorcraft® Synthetic Blend oil and Motorcraft® oil filter. See Service Advisor for exclusions and details. Offer valid with coupon. Exp: 12/31/18

Motorcraft® Complete Brake Service

17,577

2006 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 XLT

18,877

#18485A 4x4, Diesel, Only 73K Miles! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2012 FORD F-150 XLT

19,977

#18064A 4x4, Crew Cab! Must See! Lifetime Powertrain Incl! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

best 4x4 trucks under 25k 2015 RAM 1500 TRADESMAN

#18530A 4x4, Crew Cab, 4x4, Local Trade, Lifetime Powertrain Incl! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,977

2014 FORD F-150 LARIAT

On these name brands: Goodyear®, Dunlop®, Michelin®, Hankook®, Continental®, Pirelli®, Bridgestone®, Yokohama®, Nitto®

*Dealer-Installed retail purchases only. Limit one redemption per customer. $70 rebate by prepaid debit card. Offer valid 10/01/18 to 12/31/18. Submit rebate by 1/31/19 by mail-in rebate form or online at fordowner.com Cannot be combined with any other tire manufacturer-sponsored rebate/offer. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and rebate details. Offer valid with coupon. Exp: 12/31/18

Have Your Brakes Inspected

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2013 FORD F-150 PLATINUM

22,977

#18541A 4x4, Crew Cab, 1 Owner, Loaded! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 FORD F-150 LARIAT

24,677

#18578A 4x4, Crew Cab, 1 Owner! Must See! Eco Boost! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

best in style rides 2013 BMW 128i

13,877

#P8144 Only 34K Miles! Must See! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2014 AUDI A4 PREMIUM PLUS

Performed by an expert technician *Inspect brake friction material, caliper operation, rotors, drums, hoses and connections. Inspect parking brake for damage and proper operation. See Service Advisor for details. Offer valid with coupon. Exp: 12/31/18

MOTORCRAFT® TESTED TOUGH® MAX BATTERIES

17,977

#P8141 1 Owner! Sharp! Priced to Sell! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 ACURA TLX V6 ADVANCED

22,877

#P8159 Only 23K Miles! Like New! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250

22,977

#17087A Low Miles! Must See! $1,500 Below W/S Book KBB! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

•

Buy Four Select Tires, Get a $ 70 Rebate By Mail*

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179

Brake pads or shoes Machining rotors or drums or Less* • Labor included •

*Per-axle price on most vehicles. Taxes extra. Service Advisor for details. Offer valid with coupon. Exp: 12/31/18

2012 FORD F-150 FX4

2008 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 SRW LARIAT

Synthetic Blend Oil Change & More*

best 4x4 trucks under 20k STK# 18027

JONES DEAL $

2013 CHEVY VOLT

best 12K and under deals STK# 18104

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MSRP$17,615

2018 FORD FOCUS SE

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best hybrid deals STK# 18307

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best five Pre-owned deals!

84-month 95* With Warranty

* With exchange. Taxes and Installation extra. Warranty includes FREE towing on dealer-installed battery. Motorcraft® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. See Service Advisor for vehicle applications and rebate details. Offer valid with coupon. Exp: 12/31/18

24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS

623.386.4429 | JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Financing. All sales prices cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices subject to change. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $349.00 dealer doc fee and any dealer add-ons. Prices valid through 11/13/2018. See dealer for details.