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November 20, 2019

Meet Abrazo West’s ‘Dr. Robot’ BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

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In the physicians’ lounge at Abrazo West Campus, all Dr. Sushil Pandey did was press a button on a machine. His hot chocolate was mixed inside the machine and poured into a waiting cup, perfectly delivered. Some day, his colorectal surgeries will be just as easy. “Absolutely,” he answered when asked if fully-automated surgery is coming. “It’s like a self-driving car: It’s going to happen. “This is the future.” Until a “Dr. Robot” comes along, Pandey will continue to work with machines, using robotics in the surgery room. As he will at the Surgical Robotics Showcase Thursday, Nov. 21, from noon to 3 p.m., Pandy demonstrated how he uses robotic technology. For the demonstration, instead of a live patient, a plastic torso - dubbed “Fred” by hospital staff - lies on the operation table. Four long arms of a machine are inserted into holes in the plastic torso. If this were an actual patient, Pandey would surgically create those four small holes. During two- to three-hour procedures,

Dr. Sushil Pandey has done scores of operations with the DaVinci Xi, which allows him to use robotics to ease complicated surgeries.. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

the robotic machines help him to noninvasively complete his surgeries, while never having to physically touch his patient. He sits in front of a video monitor in the corner of the surgery room, about 10 feet

from the operating table. Using two ﬁngers of each hand and a foot pedal, Pandey operates the machine “hands,” separating intestines,

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Retired cop pens gritty crime novel BY TOM SCANLON

West Valley View Associate Editor

Jesus “El Lobo” Gomez is one bad dude. Muscular and menacing, he rules his gang with terror, dominates his “homies”, terrorizes his neighbors, sells drugs and steals from helpless migrants to support his nefarious ways, murders without blinking. Terrance “Terry” Donegan is a peace-loving family man. Softspoken and Teddy bear-shaped, he retired from a long, stable career, enjoys volunteering to help others, married for 35 years and is a father and grandfather. El Lobo is a cop killer. Terry was a cop.

Terrance Donegan spiced up his retirement — and ticked a big item off his “before-I-die” list — by writing “El Lobo Phoenix.” The novel is as dirty and frightening as Donegan’s Avondale home is tidy and quiet. Lisa Donegan, his wife of 35 years, shook her head and chuckled when asked about her husband being a writer. “I never knew he had it in him,” she said. It was a hot, muggy night, but most of the neighborhood residents were inside behind locked doors and closed windows, as the Westside Eleventh Avenue gang members

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Terrance Donegan, a retired police officer-turned-writer, has lived in Avondale since 1994. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

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Robot...continued from page 1 cutting through organs, digging out cancer, then tying or stapling sutures. Pandey’s children, ages 2, 5 and 8 have used the machine for simulations. “They love it,” he expressed. “For them, it’s very easy to comprehend,” said Pandey, who lives in Glendale. “It’s the same technology as video games.” “We have some surgeons that are very young— they grew up on video games,” added Trisha Pollard, Abrazo West’s director of Surgical Services. “They pick this up very easily.” Pandey said one of the reasons he loves the DaVinci Xi is the range of motion; unencumbered by human limitations, the machine “hands” can move 360 degrees. Perhaps more important is the camera attached to one arm allows for extreme closeups, looking into hidden areas and magnifying far beyond the capabilities of the human eye. “It is faster, it is more precise and it’s safer,” Pandey said. One of his greatest success stories would not have been possible without robotics, he said. Three years ago, a 37-year-old woman was experiencing severe bleeding shortly after childbirth. A colonoscopy revealed she had colon cancer. Using robotic techniques, Pandey was

A video screen shows what the surgeon is doing, using robotics. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

able to remove the tumor with minimal invasion. Without the DaVinci apparatus, Pandey said, “I would have had to take the bowels out —everything.” Adding: “She would have had to have a colectomy bag for the rest of her life.” Abrazo West began using the robotic device in 2014. Pandey, 41, used the DaVinci a few years prior to Abrazo introducing the surgical robot into operating rooms, while he was training at the University of Chicago. Since moving to Arizona and joining Abrazo, he has done hundreds of surgeries with the robotic device.

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Even with complicated surgeries, he said, patients often go home the day after robotic-asthe surgeon makes small incisions, robotic arms sisted surgery — as opposed to After enter the torso. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon) spending three or four days in the hospital following traditional surgery great,” Stipp said. “I’ve had zero problems. methods. “I was out of the hospital within 24 And, when compared to “open sur- hours.” gery” in which a line of flesh is cut open His recovery at home also went well. for the surgeon to operate, recovery time “The first week, I had to manage the pain at home is faster and far less painful with (with medication). It wasn’t overwhelming, but I had to manage it. By the end of robotic surgery, Pandey said. “It’s just four small holes,” he said. “Be- the second week, I was back to work,” fore they go home, I give patients a pre- the data analyst said. scription for pain medication. And on folHe said it probably wouldn’t have low up they tell me, ‘I didn’t even need the been nearly as fast recovery, doing traditional surgery with a “stem to stern” pain medication - I just used Tylenol.’” How reliable is this machine? Pandey incision, as he put it. Stipp’s thought’s on robotic surgery? grinned. “Pretty remarkable,” he said. “It’s the “It’s more reliable than my eyes,” he world we live in now.” said. “More reliable than my hands.” And that world is fast-changing. Stacey Frederico thinks her surgeon is Standing in front of the DaVinci Xi, extremely reliable. “I would highly recommend Dr. Pan- Dr. Pandey said he saw the remarkable dey, that’s for sure,” said Frederico, 51, progression from its predecessor, the Si. of Goodyear. Pandey expects another update in the A week after her Nov. 6 surgery to re- next year or two, moving closer to aumove a damaged part of her intestines, tonomous surgery. she was walking around, feeling good and Although he is an enthusiastic propoready to get back to work as an admin- nent of technology, Pandey is not conistrative assistant. “I couldn’t be happier. cerned about job security. Everything has gone just great,” she said. “This machine is not going to replace How does she feel about Pandey using me,” he said. “It’s going to help me.” robotic arms for her surgery? One wonders what Sahara Pandey, 8, “I think that’s really cool,” she said. will be operating by the time she is her “That’s amazing that he can do that.” father’s age. David Stipp agreed with that. “She broke her arm, so I took her to Stipp, 59, and a Phoenix resident had a the hospital,” Dr. Pandy said. “The nurse routine colonoscopy — and found out he asked what she wanted to be when she had a tumor in his intestine. His doctor grows up. She said, ‘I want to be Daddy. recommended Pandey. I want to be a colorectal surgeon.’” “He told me he was going to make Using robotics, of course. Abrazo holds a Surgical Robotics Showsome small incisions to insert cameras and robotics. And one main incision to case from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Abrazo West Campus, 13677 W. Mcremove the tumor,” Stipp said. On Sept. 25, Pandey used the DaVinci Dowell Road, Goodyear. There is no charge, machine to remove a golf-ball-sized tu- but space is limited. To register or for more mor from Stipp. information, visit abrazohealth.com/ “Everything was good, recovery was events/#3490.

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Goodyear City Council: Nix on annex?

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To grow, or not to grow? Although a few Goodyear City Council members seemed intrigued by the idea of expanding, the general mood seemed to be “nix on annex.” “I think they were gunshy, after Mobile,” Brannon Hampton said, referring to the 2007 annexation that was not unanimously received by residents in what is now the southern part of Goodyear. The driving force of the Mobile annexation was the once-planned Amaranth housing community, which never materialized. Now, with proposed major freeway expansions looming, is Goodyear ready to try to jockey for a strategic position? At a Nov. 4 work session, Goodyear Council put its toe in the annexation water - though several council members did not want to get in deep. “The city of Goodyear will be growing to the south over the coming years,” stated an introduction on the work session’s agenda. “There are also major public transportation improvements such as I-11 and Loop 303 proposed both in the city and just outside of the city limits. There are, potentially, opportunities for annexation of additional land into the city where this transportation route could be constructed in the future.” Christopher Baker, the city’s director of Development, provided background on the annexation process, and asked if it was time for a philosophical change: “Do we continue to wait and see or aggressively seek annexation?” Baker said. “It’s a question that’s quite important to Goodyear’s future.” Baker said “going north is not an option” for annexation, as the city of Glendale “has a 10- foot strip that precludes us from annexing to the north.” He pointed to two areas in the south part of Goodyear that would be more annex-friendly, in theory, at least. One area is near the proposed Interstate 11. “West of Estrella (by Newland) is the largest opportunity. This is unincorporated county and is eligible for annexation,” Baker said. In addition to 17,000 acres of Rainbow Valley, Baker said there are “checkerboard” areas of unincorporated county land, also known as “county islands.” Baker stressed that annexation is a complex, time-consuming process. In addition to showing essential services can be provided to an unincorporated area, at least 50% of the area would have to agree to be annexed. In addition to Hampton, council members Bill Stipp, Joe Pizzillo, Sheri Lauritano, Wally Campbell and Laura Kaino attended the study session (Mayor Georgia Lord was absent, due to illness). Baker said the pros for potential annex-ees are “better services,” while among the cons are usually “higher taxes.” While a few councilors pondered the “checkerboard” approach, Pizzillo noted that the Mobile annexation experience concerned him. “It can get very expensive,” he said. “I would rath-

er wait.” Campbell said she agreed with him. “I was at the 2003 meeting and I know how angry (Mobile residents) were and how vocal they were. Mobile taught us that: it’s a huge expense.” Sipp pointed to the services that would need to be provided. “Every time we annex, we have to show we can provide water,” he said. “Even if we pick up some of the ‘checkerboard,’ we’re going to have to provide water. Water is the driving force. “We haven’t said we want to annex Rainbow Valley,” Sipp noted. ”We are not talking about a land grab and going into Rainbow Valley.” Sipp said he does not think Goodyear needs to grow, externally. “We’re only 11 to 15% built out. We The proposed Interstate 11 has some wondering if should annex unincorporated land. (Illushave a lot of land left to develop,” Goodyear tration courtesy Arizona Department of Transportation) he said. Though his colleagues appeared re“I’m not trying to be a land grabber, luctant to explore the idea of annex- but I want to make it easier for future ation, Hampton later said that might be generations,” he said. “I want to think a faulty, short-term view. 30, 40, 50 years ahead.”

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their late maestro, Hermann Michael, Vitalant donors will “Hear the Sweet was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a Sound of Saving Lives” when they give disease that affected his body’s ability blood Nov. 16 to Nov. 30 to produce blood cells. at any donor center or Doctors treated him blood drive across the with chemotherapy and Valley, compliments of blood transfusions every The Phoenix Symphony. few days. Maestro MiIn appreciation for chael was grateful that saving lives around blood was there for him Thanksgiving, all blood when he needed it and donors will receive a shared his story with voucher for one ticket the public to inspire into a Phoenix Symphony creased donations. performance. Being the Although the maelongest extended holiday stro succumbed to his who donate blood at Viweekend of the year, the Those talant Nov. 16-30 will have the blood disease in 2006, Thanksgiving holiday is opportunity to hear the Phoenix the Phoenix Symphony’s one of the most difficult Symphony. The drive is in hon- annual tradition of savof the late Hermann Michael. times to ensure Arizona or (Photo courtesy Phoenix Symphony) ing lives every Thankspatients have an ample giving holiday continues supply of lifesaving blood transfusions. and honors him. To make a blood donation appointSince the Thanksgiving partnerment, call 877-258-4825 (877-25-VI- ship was established with the Phoenix TAL) or visit www.BloodHero.com Symphony in 2002, the annual camand enter your city or zip code (loca- paign has grown to become one of Vitions below). talant’s most popular and has inspired The Phoenix Symphony’s partner- more than 72,000 people to donate ship with Vitalant was inspired when blood.

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• 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 19, city of Glendale, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue. • 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, Anytime Fitness-Arrowhead, 6120 W. Behrend Drive. • 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 23, Curves, 17145 N. 51st Avenue. • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, Credit Union West, 10150 W. Desert River Boulevard.

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Inside his Avondale home, Terrance Donegan has photos and badges recalling his days and nights as a Phoenix Police Department officer. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)

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his shift. Officers leave these squads for one of three reasons — discipline, transfer out, promotion, or retirement. Officer Kincade’s squad was nicknamed ‘the Tigers,’ los Tigres in Spanish. The officers of the squad liked the name, as a tiger is known to hunt and move silently under the cover of darkness, and this squad worked the 10-hour swing shift from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Each of the six CAT (Community Action Team) squads have their own squad logos and are very competitive with each other during their joint training exercises. As a 10-officer squad, each officer was partnered up, and like a good quarterback and his wide receiver, you wanted officers that match in personality, drive and both having the same law enforcement mentality. Spending 40 hours a week in the squad car, you get to know your partner pretty damn well. In fact, many police partners feel closer and that they have more in common with their partners than their life partners. Police partners move as one person, a right side and a left side. Like a game of chess. As one piece moves, the other piece moves so that they are always in check with one another, always covering one another and always watching out for one another. (“El Lobo,” Chapter Four) He became a sergeant at the Phoenix PD, where his assignments included working security details for visiting dignitaries. A section of his living room wall shows him with three different presidents (Bill Clinton and both Bush’s), as well as Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev’s countrymen once put Donegan in their sights, in perhaps the scariest time of his career. “Me and one of my detectives were ‘greenlighted’ by the Russian Mafia,” said Donegan, using slang for a contract killing. “The Avondale Police Department was giving my family 24-hour surveillance. That was in the late ‘90s.” On the “gang squad,” in addition to the Russians who were exporting human growth hormone, Donegan investigated organized crime from Vietnamese and white supremacist groups. Most relevantly, Donegan tracked Phoenix gangs associated with cartels from Mexico. Which brings us back to “El Lobo.” Several of the addresses Donegan uses in his book seem to match up with Glendale. Though he insists he invented locations, he said his Phoenix Police work took him all over the West Valley.

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“I’m not sure if any of the made-up addresses are in Glendale —but yes the gangs were not restricted by city borders,” he said. “And we would reach out to the other agencies to bring them on board as well. We shared our intelligence.” Donegan is coy about the inspiration for El Lobo, who is something of a low-level “Scarface.” “The story is fictional but as we often see in the news, gangs are often very violent and their leaders need to be the meanest and toughest to stay in control,” Donegan said. Police intelligence continued to paint a picture of who El Lobo is and the control that he holds over the neighborhood. El Lobo tool control of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city by force and intimidation. He came out of prison as a fierce fighting machine. At six feet and three inches, 225 pounds, he was taller and bigger than most of the other Westside Eleventh Avenue gang members. However, El Lobot obtained big-dog status the old-fashioned way. He grabbed it by force, beating rivals into submission while mixing it up with a few cops on his way to the top. Angel Cortez told officers during one of the many meetings or interviews, “When El Lobo got out of prison, he ruined our whole neighborhood. He stole from and shot at our own neighbors and painted Westside Eleventh Avenue graffiti on the beautiful murals painted throughout the neighborhood,” Angel told them. (“El Lobo,” Chapter 32) Donegan joined the Phoenix Police Department in 1985. He moved to Avondale nine years later. Over the last two years, he found time away from visiting with his family and doing volunteer work to tap away on a laptop, in his living room, the outback of the house on nice days or at a nearby Starbucks. A modest sort, asked about what his old cop friends think of his book, Donegan chuckled and said, “They enjoy it. “I guess from that and other people who have read it, the feedback is it’s an easy read and keeps you motivated to read it to see what happens next.” He said he has been contacted by a magazine and someone who wants to write a screenplay based on “El Lobo.” “To be quite honest, that stuff is a lot more than what I anticipated when I did it. I just did it as a bucket item and wanted to write the story,” he said. “People are saying I should do a book signing, but I don’t know.” Now since writing the book is out of the way, he returned to the normal life

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Peyton Munger, 13, died in Goodyear Friday, Nov. 15, after being hit by a school bus. He was an eighth-grader at Western Sky Middle School. “Today’s crash involving a school bus and a pedestrian near Western Sky Middle School in Goodyear is now being investigated as a fatal collision,” said Lisa Berry, spokeswoman for the Goodyear Police Department. The accident happened shortly after 4 p.m. “Peyton had been riding his skateboard, the skateboard was on scene,” Berry said. “It is unclear if he was riding at the time of the collision, that is still part of the investigation.” Students on the bus were not injured, according to Berry. The school is on 144th Avenue and Wigwam Boulevard. “The boy was transported to a local trauma center where he, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries,” Berry said. “No impairment is suspected and the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. All factors of this collision are under investigation.” Litchﬁeld Elementary School District sent a letter to families Friday night.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share that one of our Western Sky Middle School students was in a tragic accident (Friday) involving one of our school buses,” said the letter. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family of our precious Wildcat.” Peyton was described as “a kind young man who will be dearly missed.” According to the statement, mental health experts will be available at Western Sky Middle School “as long as students and staff need support. Students and families in need of added support are encouraged to contact their teacher or the school ofﬁce to ensure their needs are being met. “Thank you to Goodyear Police Department and Goodyear Fire Department for their assistance and support. We deeply appreciate their partnership at a time when our community most needs a sense of care and love.”

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The 19th annual Operation Santa Claus holiday charity drive kicked off Nov. 14. Every person who contributes will have a chance to win a brand-new vehicle. Operation Santa Claus is a partnership between ABC15 and Sanderson Ford to collect food, toys, clothes and monetary donations for Arizona charities. This year’s charities are: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, Special Olympics Arizona, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), Military Assistance Mission (MAM) and Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC). “Operation Santa Claus” runs through Dec. 18 and culminates the following day with a “human chain” of volunteers who help deliver all the collected goods to Arizona families in need. Donation drop-off locations: • ABC15 Studios – 515 N. 44th Street,

Phoenix • Sanderson Ford – 6400 N. 51st Avenue, Glendale • Sanderson Lincoln – 2121 W. Bell Road, Phoenix • All UPS Store locations across the Valley. • Authorized Operation Santa Claus events listed at givetotheclaus.com Online donations can also be made anytime throughout the campaign at givetotheclaus.com. Donors who contribute five dollars or more to Operation Santa Claus will be entered to win a brand- new vehicle. Sanderson Ford and Lincoln will randomly select one lucky donor to win the choice of a new Ford F150 SuperCrew or Lincoln MKZ – luxury sedan. Fifteen finalists will also receive a $100 Visa gift card. The winner will be announced on Dec. 19. “It’s grown every year for the past 19

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years and I’m so proud of our employees and partners working together towards the goal of hitting the one- million- dollar mark for the fifth year in a row,” said David Kimmerle, president of Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln. “We need to do it again. Hundreds of families throughout the Valley are counting on us. I really believe the community can and will come together to raise the bar one more time.” For more information visit givetotheclaus.com. Founded in 1955, Sanderson Ford is a family-owned and operated Ford dealership located at 6400 N. 51st Avenue in Glendale. The dealership represents one of the largest Ford dealerships in the country and boasts the largest new and used car inventory in the state. As “the dealership that service built,” Sanderson Ford prides itself in providing excellent customer service and

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American Legion is seeking volunteers for Thanksgiving

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American Legion Post 61 officials are asking the public to volunteer for 30 minutes to help feed the less fortunate as well as first responders on Thanksgiving. The post, located at 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, will serve dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. Volunteers are needed from 9:30

a.m. to 3 p.m. The organization has fed 600 to 800 people on Thanksgiving, which features a meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, corn and dessert. It also runs a food program for “shut-ins” and the homeless. To donate or help on Thanksgiving, call 623-203-8606.

Avondale sailor on the South China Sea

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He’s a long way from the desert … Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jonah Allen, from Avondale, has been assigned to the “Wildcards” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23. Sailing on the South China Sea, he performed maintenance on a drill in the hangar bay of Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region. It also works hull-to-hull with allied and partner navies to provide maritime security and stability.

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Traffic Editor:

We have lived in this same location for 30-plus years. The traffic speed is getting worse every day since we have all the new subdivisions being built. Citrus Road, Yuma Road on the north end and Durango Street on the south (although the problem is all the way to Lower Buckeye Road) is considered by the traffic a speedway with no speed limits. The speed limit from Yuma Road to Durango Street is 50 mph, Durango to Lower Buckeye is 45 mph. I would like to know why the difference in speed limits because it's all residential from Yuma to Durango and right now it is all open land from Durango to Lower Buckeye. I have called the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Goodyear Police Department to complain about the traffic speed, but I believe the reasons for no police or sheriff presence is not enough manpower. I would think there could be some law enforcement presence, I see Goodyear going to the new subdivision southwest of our location almost daily, the Sheriff’s Office I do not see. I would hope that some speed control or slow down could be accomplished, I would hate to see a serious accident happen. Judy Blakeman Goodyear

Blockers

Editor: Once again, Republicans are complaining all the Democrats want to do is block everything Trump and try to get him out of office. Think back to President Obama and what the Republicans did. They tried to obstruct everything he did and tried to prove he wasn’t a U.S. citizen. From the moment Obama became president Republicans gathered together to figure out how to make him a oneterm President. That was their only goal and had no intention of trying to work with him. The Republicans obstructed everything with President Clinton also. If Trump lied about certain things, that could be impeachable, just like what happened to President Clinton. Trump support-

ers try to either deny or minimize lies, but some of those small lies are so obvious it makes you wonder why he even did it. Trump lowered the standard of the office to gutter level with his personal name-calling of virtually everyone and making fun of handicapped people. Could a Democrat get away with that? No. Could Democrats get away with saying “that’s just who he is and you need to get over it.” No Would Republicans let a Democrat get away with contacting another country, or publicly invite an adversarial country, to investigate a person who is a presidential opponent, regardless of alleged corruption? No. The fact is, both sides have faults, are vindictive and hypocritical. However, in recent times it has been the Republicans that have tried to do everything to obstruct presidents. Again, so easy for them to “forget” that. We need parties that work together to govern, not obstruct everything the other party does. The simplest way to understand if you are being fair about your politics and not partisan, is to ask yourself one simple question and answer it truthfully: “If this was the other party, would I feel/act the same way?” I have had to catch myself at times because I wasn’t being fair. It wasn’t a happy realization, but it was the truth. So, are you really being fair, or just partisan? Mike Getz Goodyear

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Editor: Recently, I heard that Arizona’s own Barbara Barrett was confirmed as the new Secretary of the Air Force. It is great news for the West Valley because she will bring all her heft in support of Luke Air Force Base and the F-35s stationed there. She has an incredible background and very large footprints in Arizona and is unique in her qualifications for the job. Without a military background, she was the first civilian woman to land an F/A18 Hornet on an aircraft carrier and has served as a civilian adviser to the Secretary of Defense, among many other things. Luke is the largest international pi-

lot training base in the U.S. and brings a huge amount of economic activity to the area with pilots often spending nine months there to be trained. National security is served as our allies are prepared to use this most advanced fighter jet on the planet and the economic security of the entire area is greatly enhanced. I believe she will bring a steady and thoughtful approach to the continued support for the F-35s at all Arizona locations. The benefits beyond national security are vast. We salute her and wish her much success as the new Secretary of the Air Force. Danielle Collins Avondale

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Editor: After Obama decimated the economy, put over 6 million on welfare and food stamps and sent 200,000 manufacturing jobs overseas and his “accomplishments” are endless, the American people had enough and voted for a businessman instead of a politician. How’s that working for everybody? Unemployment in every sector is the lowest in history, wages skyrocketed, taxes lowered, the border is finally being secured, unfair trade agreements being re-negotiated after over 40 years of unfair agreements that ripped off Americans, and manufacturers that moved overseas are coming back home. There is a lot more but I’m sure you all know it. Now we have Trump working for three years for the American people with his

hands tied behind his back with nothing but obstruction. We had the fake “Russian collusion,” now it’s the “Ukraine illusion.” We had the Democrats blind as bats when hundreds of thousands of illegals swarmed over the border, claiming there was “no emergency on the southern border,” but they didn’t bother to go check for themselves. Now the chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff is hellbent on impeaching President Trump, the Goose Who Laid the Golden Egg. If this coup actually manages to take place, one word of caution to every American. Do not charge your credit cards to the max during the Christmas season. Pay them off instead or face bankruptcy. If you think the last housing crisis was bad around 2008-9, you just might want to vote for Trump in 2020. Will it hurt Americans to have five more years of fantastic economy? I think not. James Logan Buckeye How to get a letter published 250 N. Litchfield Road, Ste. 130, Goodyear, AZ 85340 E-mail: editor@westvalleyview.com

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One word stirs much terror, anger and frustration BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

My mother’s father, a dressmaker, was a man I cannot remember speaking a word, though I met him a few times when I was a little boy. This was the early 1970s and he had been afflicted with cancer of the brain. My mother, who would later become a nurse, explained to me that doctors had been forced to slice out the bad parts of my grandfather’s brain to keep him alive. So, he couldn’t speak, not after his lobotomy. He was a pale-skinned shell in a wheelchair, a husk of a human being whose blank expression and grunts frightened me almost as much as the disease that had done so much damage. Cancer. To this day, just reading and hearing the word chills my guts. So, you can imagine how little I enjoy typing those six letters. But I am going to regardless because every day in this country more than 4,800 people learn that they’ve been diagnosed with cancer. None of them write a newspaper col-

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umn, so let me take a moment to offer ery sense of the word. them a voice and to give a A few days into his chevoice to their tens of thoumotherapy, I went to sit sands of loved ones who with Bryan at the Mayo hear that diagnosis and feel Clinic during his treatterror, frustration, pain and ment. To see him and lisanger. ten to him, you’d think he Damn you, cancer. was suffering from nothing Yes, I understand that’s more nagging than a head not the worst profanity cold. you can use. I apologize We talked about golf, if you’re offended, but to politics, his beautiful wife be honest, the six-letter and niece, all our usual top“c-word” really calls for a ics. David Leibowitz. (Photo four-letter word. His strength gave me the courtesy Advisor Group) As you read this, a man strength to keep it together I consider a brother is until I left his cubicle. But pumped full of poison five days a week out in the third-floor lobby a glimpse of in hopes of killing the cancer — which something brought me to tears. struck first in his testicles and then his There were so many people waiting. lymph nodes. Dozens. Scores. I mean, it was one big He’s a warrior, strong in body, heart lobby and it felt populated as far as my and mind. So, I cannot fathom what eye could see. the hell cancer was thinking messing Cancer had bullied its way into every with him. But maybe cancer thinks it’s life in the room. the baddest dude on the block, given it Then it occurred to me that I was kills 600,000 Americans every single standing in one waiting room on one year. floor of one oncology clinic in one city Cancer is wrong. And I mean it in ev- in one state.

You can do the math. Cancer, it seems, grows like cancer, endless multiplying, invading, destroying, gobbling up lives. In the car before I lost my nerve, I called my primary care doctor and made an appointment. For years, I have been too afraid to get any sort of cancer screening. This week, I confessed my failure and got the referrals I need to get a colonoscopy and a prostate screening and a full examination of my sun-weathered skin. I’m not one to give advice, but I suggest you do the same if you’re the right age. The doctor scolded me a bit for skipping years of exams, but she seemed to understand when I told her about my sudden burst of inspiration. Why now? Because cancer be damned, that’s why. In this world, I cannot think of a single belief I hold more strongly. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@ leibowitzsolo.com

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Have you heard the news — Goodyear is becoming a business hub? O.K, true — that’s old news. But it’s not fake news, as big projects just keep rolling into G-town (Goodyear’s unofﬁcial hip-hop name). The latest: ViaWest Group announced last week it closed on the acquisition of a 26-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Elwood Street and Sarival Avenue, south of Lower Buckeye Road in south Goodyear. The sales price: $4.55 million. “The acquisition is a joint venture with a Philadelphia-based investment company,” said a press release from ViaWest. According to the release, the land is zoned for industrial use and will be developed into three industrial buildings totaling more than 400,000 square feet. The California-based seller was RADOS Properties-Arizona Land, LLC. Allen Lowe of Lee and Associates represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. “The rapidly expanding Goodyear industrial market is a strategic location for a long-term investment,” said Gary Linhart, founding partner at ViaWest Group.

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The three buildings “are intended to be single- or multi-tenant use with modern, state-of-the-art specifications.” Construction is set to begin in March and finish in early 2021. “The investment by ViaWest is further evidence of the confidence developers have in Goodyear, where tenants see a great place for business, quality of life, and expanded housing options for their employees,” said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. She added “the small to mid-sized speculative buildings” are expected to be filled fast. “I am excited about the impact on job growth as companies take advantage of these buildings within Goodyear,” Lord replied. The site is not as close to Interstate 10 as some other big projects. This one is 3 miles south of Cotton Lane and I-10. But ViaWest is looking ahead, as its new site is less than a mile from the future Loop 303 southern extension. The Elwood/Sarival location is also adjacent to buildings occupied by Amazon and Macy’s. ViaWest Group knows the area well, as it’s a Phoenix-based, full-service commercial real estate investment, development and property management firm. The $4.5 million sale adds to ViaWest’s portfolio of more than $1 billion in acquisitions. On a somewhat smaller The Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribscale: bon-cutting at Emerald Heart in Litchfield Park. (Photos courtesy Emerald Heart) The Southwest Valley

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citizens to express agreement or opposition to all bills as they are heard in committee. The next forum is scheduled for Feb. 12. Another long-standing program of the Buckeye Valley Chamber is Buckeye Leadership which is heading into its 15th class. This program gives you an in-depth perspective of Buckeye. During the 14 weeks of presentations you can expect to hear from all city of Buckeye Department heads, Mayor Jackie Meck, city council members, the city manager, the city attorney, schools, major employers and nonproﬁts. To learn about this amazing program you are invited to a Buckeye Leadership Open House on at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Buckeye Valley Chamber’s DR Horton Conference Room at 508 E. Monroe Avenue. You will hear from past participants about what they learned and how they have gotten involved since completing the program. This program is designed to encourage citizens to learn and understand how their community works and how they can get involved. Class is limited to 25 participants which allows more in-depth discussion and dialogue with the presenters. Buckeye Leadership takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., every Thursday beginning Feb. 13 through May 7. Now that the weather has cooled down all the awesome Fall events are taking place. If you want to know what is happening please check out our website at buckeyevalleychamber.org under “Events.” We work at getting all the events happening in Buckeye on that calendar, so please check it out.

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Millennium comes up short in epic championship

Millennium and Sunnyslope had an epic championship battle, with Sunnyslope taking the title in a memorable match. Right, Jordan Miller delivered a spike for Millennium. (West Valley View photos by Chris Jorgensen)

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It was so close — yet so far — for the Millennium girls volleyball team. In the 2019 AIA 5A girls volleyball championship final, Millennium started strong and battled fiercely before losing 25-15, 21-25, 18-25, 25-14 and 14-16. The roles were reversed last year, with Millennium topping Sunnyslope. “They’re such a good team, so it’s hard to describe just how much this means,” said Sunnyslope junior Michelle Jung. Leading 13-7 in a final set to 15, Millennium seemed like it would repeat. But Sunnyslope refused to concede, winning six consecutive points to force a tie and ultimately squeak out a nail-biting finish. Top-seeded Millennium mostly ran dominant through its 2019 5A regular season. The Tigers came out hot, utilizing defense to mitigate Sunnyslope’s best spikes, hits and attacks — while keeping points long to entice the Vi-

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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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The Litchfield Park Historical Society

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

Junior Book Club (Ages 8-12)

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

Come and Play

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. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

More to Explore

Kids ages 6 to 11 can build structures, experiment, play games and make crafts at this interactive learning program from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library, 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale. Free. For information, call 623-333-2601.

Silver Sneakers Exercise Program

Silver Sneakers is a free low-impact exercise program hosted from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Song-Ercise for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Join Ms. Maria and Ms. Gabby for ex-

ercise for parents and their children from 10 to 10:45 a.m at White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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. Free. 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. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program taught by a certified trainer from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. Thursday classes feature 25 minutes of functional fitness followed by 25 minutes of nutrition education. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Agua Fria Toastmasters

Visit a weekly Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Zane Grey Room at Avondale Civic Center Public Library, 11350 Civic Center Drive. Free. For information, call 623-398-5550.

Rodeo Roundup Storytime

Children can listen to a fun story and participate in engaging rodeo activities including the opportunity to meet a cowboy and his horse from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Snacks are provided. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Robotics Program Showcase

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Fitness in the Park

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

Old Pueblo Live Music

Listen to live music by Los Gringos, Jeordie or Cooper Sunrise starting at 6 or 7 p.m. every Friday night at Old Pueblo Cafe and Pub, 102 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. The menu features delicious Sonoran-style Mexican food by chef Ernestina Borquez. For information, call 623-935-5059.

Screen on the Green

The Wigwam at 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, invites guests to drive up to the front lawn in their golf carts to enjoy an outdoor movie on the big screen at 7 p.m.

Outdoor Neighborhood Movie Night

Enjoy a family-friendly movie screening of “Missing Link” at Las Ligas Park, 12421 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Avondale. Pre-movie activities will begin at 5 p.m. Free. Popcorn will be served while supplies last. For information, call 623-333-2400.

Saturday

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.

tails from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park. Guests are encouraged to dress in Great Gatsby costumes.

National Novel Writing Month ‘Write-In’ (Ages 16+)

Join other writers who plan to write an entire novel in November. Come work on some writing, meet other writers and share ideas from noon to 3 p.m. at Avondale Civic Center Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive. Free. For information, call 623-333-2602.

Paws for Reading

Preschoolers and school-age children can visit Goodyear Branch Library with a parent to practice reading with a registered therapy dog. The Paws for Reading program starts at 1 p.m. at 14455 W. Van Buren Street. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Craft Fair

Shop for Christmas gifts from several vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the event center at Cotton Lane Resort, 17506 W. Van Buren Street, Goodyear.

Yard Sale

Shop for dishes, books, clothes, household items, Christmas decorations and more from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 22852 W. Watkins Street, Buckeye.

Mattress Fundraiser Sale

The Verrado High School Band will host a fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Verrado High School, 20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye. Save up to 50% off of retail store prices for Simmons, Beautyrest, Southerland and Tranquility mattresses. Factory direct mattress can be ordered on this sale day and delivered to your home. For information, email vipsteam2010@gmail.com.

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Babies and Books (Ages 0-2)

Enjoy an art show and sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Sundance Adult Village recreation center, 930 S. Sundance Parkway, Buckeye.

The Avondale Civic Center Library at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive invites parents to bring their babies from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to promote early development. Babies will learn with books, music and playtime activities. For information, call 623-333-2602.

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Sea Lions at Shipwreck Cove

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

Arts in the Park

Dance the afternoon away to the Arizona Swing Kings’ performance from 3 to 5 p.m. on the front lawn of The Wigwam, 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park.

Monday

Hello Handmade Market

Shop for handmade home decor, accessories, clothing, vintage items, art, furniture, baked goods and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Copper Trails School, 16875 W. Canyon Trails Boulevard, Goodyear. Free to attend. For information on how to become a vendor, visit www.hellohandmademarket.com.

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West Valley Human Services Alliance

West Valley Human Services Alliance offers networking and features various speakers from 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Monday of the month at the Pendergast Learning Center at 3841 N. 91st Avenue, Phoenix. Free. For information, call 623-935-3781.

Hope

Stop by Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Classroom C at 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, for the Hope support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The goal of the group is to provide help for those struggling with any mental disorder by sharing experiences and supporting others. Free. For information, call 480-994-4407.

Yoga at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature yogic postures, alignment and breathing on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at

Bingo

The American Legion Post 61 hosts Bingo Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. These bingo nights have 18 games including Betty Boop, Quickie, Early Bird, Double Action and a $1,000 progressive game. Come down to 35 N. Dysart Road, Avondale, to support the area’s youth and veterans. For prices and information, call 623-932-4960.

Estrella Toastmasters

Visit a Toastmasters Community meeting to become a stronger public speaker and leader from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 602-391-5781.

PiYo at Fitness in the Park

Fitness in the Park is a free workout program that will feature Pilates and yoga on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Buckeye Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road. For information, call 623-349-6350.

Baby Time

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555 W. Van Buren Street invites babies and their caregivers to interactive playtime at 10 a.m. Free. For information, call 623-936-2746.

3-D Printer Class (Ages 13+)

Design a 3-D printing file in a small group session from 6 to 7 p.m. at Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Boulevard. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

Wednesday

Preschoolers Storytime

The Tolleson Public Library at 9555

Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with neighbors from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruth Fisher Middle School Cafeteria, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. All are welcome to join.

Needle and Thread

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

Pinochle

Join others in a game of cards from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue. This free program is open to all Buckeye Senior Program participants. For information, call 623-349-6600.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EOS Fitness, 15277 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are available. For information, call 1-800-733-2767.

Thursday

In Stitches

Enjoy tea and coffee and meet fellow crafters and work on crochet, knitting or sewing projects. Come by the Goodyear Branch Library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to join. Free. For information, call 602-652-3000.

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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 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays of the month at Haymaker, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. For information, call 623-455-3253.

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‘Yes, No, Grow and Slow’ in our lives and prayers CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph West Valley View Columnist

Let’s consider two humorous prayers today with life lessons for all of us. One prayer is about prayer itself. The other is about prayer in the process of maturity in human beings. Often used and seldom understood, prayer and prayers require a bit of explanation and exploration. Let’s get started with this lesson in understanding answers to prayer. Two missionaries agree, just before they leave for their respective mission fields, once a year they will get together to go hunting on the first day of deer season. They did this for several years together. One year as they were hunting, they came upon a clearing in the woods to find a very large bear devouring wild berries. The bear heard them, raised himself up to see better and turned to move toward the friends. They quickly became frightened. “What do we do?” One said, “Shoot the bear!” “We can’t!” the other replied, “Bears are protected in this area the fine is $10,000.” The other said, “Run, run, run!” They headed for the woods for protection. They could hear the deep panting of the bear gaining on them with every breath. “What should

we do?” one friend asked the other. “Pray!” was the swift reply. They both stopped in their tracks and spoke the following prayer. “Father in Heaven, please make this bear a Christian. Amen!” The bear then stopped dead in his tracks. The two missionaries could not hear the bear any longer. They each slowly turned around to observe the bear. The bear was kneeling on the ground with his massive arms folded in quiet reverence. Then they heard a groan from the bear that sounded like: “Father in Heaven, bless this food I am about to partake. Amen.” The moral of this story is be careful of what you pray for, you might just get it! One thing I have learned in forty years of ministry is you never want to underestimate the power of prayer. Our tendency toward self-reliance and skepticism often gets in the way of prayer. We want to be in control, doing everything on our own. But what happens when you aren’t in control? What happens when you have a crisis or need much bigger than your self-sufficiency? Prayer gets God involved. Prayer takes you to a Source and Resource much higher than your limited human resources. Someone once noted God answers prayer in three ways; “Yes, no, and you’ve got to be kidding!” Can you imagine what we sound like to God in some of our prayers? I think God’s answers to our prayers are more like

yes, no, slow or grow. Yes, God is a God who answers prayer. I believe that. However, when we get the no, grow or slow answer, we need to trust Father God knows best. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust in His character. Don’t let a few ‘no, slow, or grow’ answers spoil your prayer life! Here’s a prayer about lifestyle and the process of maturity. “Dear Lord, so far today, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But, in a few minutes, Lord, I’m going to get out of bed. And, from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot more help. Amen.” Like anything else, Christianity is much easier to preach than to live, isn’t it? It’s easy to go to church. It’s hard to be the church. It easy to read the Bible. It’s much harder to live the Bible. The inconsistency of knowing and living Christianity is what drives others crazy. That’s why Christians are often called hypocrites. The truth is all people struggle to live out what they know. Every group is full of hypocrisy because human behavior is initially learned and then integrated slowly into how we live. Knowledge starts with the head, then moves to the heart and finally to the feet. The distance between the head and heart is the longest foot in the

world. The idea is for what you know to be integrated into behavior exhibited consistently in our lives. It’s a process more than an event. Which includes all people, not just church people. What you know and desire to do is a belief. What you consistently do is a value. For example, I believe I shouldn’t eat French fries or chips. I believe French fries are strings of carbohydrates, soaked and boiled in saturated fat that can plug up arteries. Now, ask me if I eat fries. Of course, I do. You see, I have a belief, but it is not a value. How hypocritical, huh? But as we consistently choose the act upon what we know, beliefs turn into values. We are all works in progress. Can we give one another a little grace on this? And, besides, if a hypocrite is what is standing between you and God, it could be the hypocrite is closer to God than you are. What often makes us critical of others is we often see ourselves in others. There you have it, some great wisdom on prayer and allowing prayer to elevate your life. After all, I don’t want you to be running around with a bear behind. (I can’t believe I said that!). To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation Strategy call 623376-6757, email nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

Holiday closures in Avondale Tonopah Thanksgiving dinner BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

In observance of Thanksgiving, city of Avondale offices, libraries and community centers will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Transit services for the ZOOM Circulator will be in service on Thursday, Nov. 28 but will run on a Sunday service schedule, 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Public Works Department will follow the holiday trash and recycling pick up schedule. There will be no trash

and recycling collections on Thursday, Nov. 28. Trash service will take place one day later. If your trash or recycling pickup normally takes place on Friday, please note that your container will be picked up on Saturday. Containers must be placed at curbside no later than 5 a.m. on the day of collection. For more information on refuse/recycling collection, please call Public Works at 623-333-4400.

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Tonopah’s annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner takes place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27,

at the Ruth Fisher Middle School Cafeteria, 38201 W. Indian School Road, Tonopah. All are welcome.

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Southwest Valley Geckos celebrate 15 years The Southwest Valley Geckos celebrated its 15 year anniversary with a bowling party and awards show. The group also said a big “thank you” to co-founders Pat and Wally Staflin, stepping down after 15 years. (For information on the group contact Peggie Skaggs at pskaggs@cox.net.) 1. The Southwest Valley Geckos paused for a group photo; 2. Pat and Wally Staflin received a plaque of appreciation and a lot of love; 3. Geckos co-founder Pat Staflin, left, spent time with Maria Hanson; 4. Pat Staflin gets a hug from Sandy Staflin; 5. Gayl Chun received a hug from Cody Stewart; 6. Pat Stafflin watched as John Raffey hugged Wally Stafflin; 7. Maria Hanson spoke to the group.

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‘The Report’ breaks down Senate investigation into CIA interrogation BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

West Valley View Managing Editor

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Jones said during a press junket at Mountain Shadows Resort in Phoenix. “The Report” stars Adam Driver as Jones, who was tasked by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (Annette Bening) with investigating the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Detention and Interrogation Program implemented in the years after 9/11. Resulting in a 6,700-page report released in a 525-page summary, nicknamed “the torture report,” late 2014. Also in the Steven Soderbergh-produced investigative drama—recently screened at the Scottsdale International Film Festival and the Arizona Science Center—is an ensemble cast that

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the weeds by the time we connected.” During Burns’ research, according to press notes, he met and spoke with military intelligence, Navy SEALs, psychologists, lawyers, senators, journalists, John McCain’s chief of staff, and a human rights investigator at Harvard. The film ultimately compiled hours of interviews with military and human rights experts as well as more than 120 different written sources, though it was primarily driven by the Senate report itself. “I kind of geeked out on just talking to him (Burns) because so few people did read the report, and he was asking questions about footnotes and context, books he’d read, so I knew that it was in good hands,” explains Jones, who was at the time tasked with speaking to the press

and academics about the report. With the film’s release nearing, Jones wants audiences to take away an understanding of the importance of governmental checks and balances, as well as to look into the details of the report itself. “We hope that, and I hope that, people watch the film and want to learn more and they take the lessons of the report itself and what Scott did and apply it to current problems and future problems,” said Jones, who is now president and founder of research and investigative advisory The Penn Quarter Group and nonprofit public-interest investigative organization Advance Democracy Inc. “I guess the way that I look at it and the way that the movie sort of ended for me is that there are sort of two

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Litchfield Park teen excels in school, rehabilitates animals BY CARRIE SNIDER

West Valley View Contributing Writer

Carter Johnson’s brain is like a database of information—especially reptiles and birds. The Litchfield Park 17-year-old is autistic, which made going to school in his early years exceptionally difficult. But his love of learning and a little help from those around him gave him opportunities to excel. He is now on track to graduate from Arizona State University next year. His mom, Emily, said Carter has always been very intelligent. She started homeschooling Carter in sixth grade, but he soon knew more than the curriculum. So, he enrolled full-time at Estrella Mountain Community College at the age of 13. It was at EMCC he felt like he fit in. “I found where I belonged,” he said. “I thought being there that my age would be a problem, but I found many friends. They loved my age.” At EMCC, he took classes that have changed the course of Carter’s life— biology and sign language. Already knowing a few basics of sign language, as there was a deaf student at his church and he wanted to be able to communicate, Carter hoped to learn more. At EMCC, his sign language skills greatly improved. The EMCC professor was deaf and Carter said he had to learn to converse very quickly. And of course, when Carter sets out to learn something, he doesn’t do it halfway. “I think the main reason I learned sign language so well was because I practiced a lot,” he said. “When my mom would drive me, I’d practice signing the road signs. I’d sign at home while I was talking.” Now fluent, Carter teaches a free sign language class every Sunday night at his church to about 30 people, plus he interprets at a number of places.

Love of Animals As far as biology goes, that’s his passion in life. He gained a true appreciation specifically for conservation biology when he took a class at EMCC from Jarod Raithel. Carter loved that class, and he gained a lot from his professor. But it was also the professor who

gained a lot from Carter. In a letter of recommendation, Raithel had this to say about his young student: “Coupled with his intellectual curiosity, Carter also has an extremely strong work ethic – he never simply ‘showed up’ for class, but was always actively engaged in his own learning, pushing himself to connect broad ideas.” Last year, Raithel received a grant to develop EMCC’s Animal Ambassadors Community Outreach Program. Carter volunteered and helped develop best practices for the care and maintenance for a number of animal models they housed in the lab (gopher snakes, ball pythons, corn snakes, bearded dragons, chameleons, aquaria, rodents, fruit flies, flatworms). Carter expanded his knowledge, even more, this past summer, through three internships where he helped rehabilitate animals so they could be re-released into the wild: Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, Wild at Heart, and Liberty Wildlife. He still helps at Phoenix Herp and Wild at Heart. Carter has gotten to know the animals so well, that caring for them is second nature. One red-tailed hawk that Carter works with loves him so much, it has recognized Carter as its main caretaker. And there’s no doubt it’s because Carter has spent so much time with it and learning about what makes it tick. “Basically I feed, clean, and rehabilitate them,” he said. Emily wasn’t sure about all the animals at first, as she was unfamiliar with them; plus she wasn’t sure what Carter could possibly do in the future as far as a career. “One time he called home and said, ‘I hope you don’t mind, I’m bringing home 40 doves to rehabilitate,’” Emily said. “After that, I just brought animals home without telling her first,” Carter joked. After seeing how happy the animals made Carter, and all the possible places he could work someday, Emily’s since changed her mind and loves what Carter is doing. “He gets calls from animal hospitals asking him questions about caring for certain exotic animals,” said Emily. “He has helped perform surgeries on birds of prey and reptiles.”

Carter also started an Instagram called @conservationcarter, where he shares photos of some of the animals he works with. What is it about the animals that he loves so much? “I got to know them,” he said. “I can predict what they are going to do next. They all have different personalities.” The sky is the limit for Carter as he continues to learn. But he said that really, everyone can have the opportunity Johnson likes to spend time with his unusual to be passionate about some- Carter friends. (Photos courtesy Carter Johnson). thing. “I believe that everybody Carter plans to serve a two-year misis smart,” Carter said. “If you find sion for The Church of Jesus Christ of something you enjoy, you can be smart Latter-day Saints. in that.” And then, of course, “work with anAfter he graduates from college, imals.”

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One group of psychologists believes “active-shooter” drills are not an effective way to deal with - and prepare for - potential violence on campus. Days before yet another horrific school shooting, this one Nov. 14 in the Los Angeles area, Claudia Weiss of the Arizona Association of School Psychologists sent an email regarding National School Psychology Awareness Week Nov. 11–15. “Recently several West Valley schools have chosen to conduct active-shooter awareness training which is something that, in our professional opinion, is not best practice,” Weiss wrote. “Our association has developed guidance and best practice documents to help balance meeting safety needs without provoking unnecessary anxiety for relatively rare events such as school shootings.” When asked to clarify this position, Weiss responded: “The opposition is as follows: 1) Lockdown drills appear to increase ones’ perception that one will be prepared for an emergency situation. 2) Research on

the efficacy of active shooter drills has not been conducted so it’s not known if it’s even helpful. 3) Active shooter drills and presentations may trigger or heighten anxiety in students and staff (without any known benefit).” So how should schools deal with events such as the Nov. 14 Los Angeles shooting, in which a 16-year-old student killed three (including himself) and injured two others on his birthday? “Most schools have ‘postvention’ plans where they have prepared statements that provide basic information to discourage rumors etc. and mental health providers available for students and staff who may be impacted by a traumatic event,” Weiss said. “As a school psychologist, I provide teachers and staff with guidelines for how to handle outside events that might impact students in their class and how to handle discussions about it that might come up in class.” Most important, she said, is reinforcing a feeling of safety. “Generally you just reassure young students that they are safe and schools are safe and for older students who do

the same but add in the importance of sharing information with trusted adults, and talk about tattling vs. reporting,” said Weiss. She referred to “Best Practice Considerations for Schools in Active Shooter and Other Armed Assailant Drills” document, co-authored by the National Association of School Psychologists and the National School On Nov. 14, in the latest school-shooting tragedy, a 16-year-old in Los Angeles killed three and injured two Resource Officer Association others on his birthday. (Photo courtesy Los Angeles County In the section “Drill Ap- Sheriff’s Department) proaches and Training,” the docdevelopmental maturity. ument outlines the following: “If determined the use of props is nec“A. Traditional lockdowns should remain the foundation of an options-based essary, inform participants of the use and approach to active assailant training, purpose of props and simulation aids priwhich allows participants to make inde- or to the drill. pendent decisions in evolving situations. “Using Airsoft guns as simulation aids “B. Exercises should be considered requires careful safety measures and optin a hierarchy with simple discus- out opportunities. sion-based exercises before complex op“D. Regular practice helps participants erations-based drills are practiced. develop readiness and quickly access “C. Schools should consider the po- and apply knowledge.” tential benefits and consequences of While that document clearly has “simusimulation techniques and keep such ap- lation” drills as an option, Weiss said she proaches appropriate to the participants’ prefers an emphasis on communication.

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Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers The National Association of School Psychologist’s “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers”: High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears. 1. Reassure children they are safe. Emphasize schools are very safe. Validate their feelings. Explain all feelings are okay when a tragedy occurs. Let children talk about their feelings, help put them into perspective and assist them in expressing these feelings appropriately. 2. Make time to talk. Let their questions be your guide as to how much information to provide. Be patient; children and youth do not always talk about their feelings readily. Watch for clues they may want to talk, such as hovering around while you do the dishes or yard work. Some children prefer writing, playing music, or doing an art project as an outlet. Young children may need concrete activities (such as drawing, looking at picture books, or imaginative play) to help them identify and express their feelings. 3. Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate. • Early elementary school children need brief, simple information should be balanced with reassurances their school and homes are safe and adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like reminding children about exterior doors being locked, child monitoring efforts on the playground and emergency drills practiced during the school day. • Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their school. They may need assistance separating reality from fantasy. Discuss efforts of school and community leaders to provide safe schools. • Upper middle school and high school students will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in schools and society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to make school safer and how to pre-

vent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role students have in maintaining safe schools by following school safety guidelines (e.g. not providing building access to strangers, reporting strangers on campus, reporting threats to the school safety made by students or community members, etc.), communicating any personal safety concerns to school administrators and accessing support for emotional needs. 4. Review safety procedures. This should include procedures and safeguards at school and at home. Help children identify at least one adult at school and in the community to whom they go if they feel threatened or at risk. 5. Observe children’s emotional state. Some children may not express their concerns verbally. Changes in behavior, appetite and sleep patterns can also indicate a child’s level of anxiety or discomfort. In most children, these symptoms will ease with reassurance and time. However, some children may be at risk for more intense reactions. Children who have had a past traumatic experience or personal loss, suffer from depression or other mental illness, or with special needs may be at greater risk for severe reactions than others. Seek the help of mental health professional if you are at all concerned. 6. Limit television viewing of these events. Limit television viewing and be aware if the television is on in common areas. Developmentally inappropriate information can cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young children. Adults also need to be mindful of the content of conversations they have with each other in front of children, even teenagers and limit their exposure to vengeful, hateful and angry comments might be misunderstood. 7. Maintain a normal routine. Keeping to a regular schedule can be reassuring and promote physical health. Ensure children get plenty of sleep, regular meals and exercise. Encourage them to keep up with their schoolwork and extracurricular activities but don’t push them if they seem overwhelmed.

• The school building is safe because ... (cite specific school procedures). • We all play a role in the school safety. Be observant and let an adult know if you see or hear something makes you feel uncomfortable, nervous or frightened. • There is a difference between reporting, tattling or gossiping. You can provide important information may prevent harm either directly or anonymously by telling a trusted adult what you know or hear. • Although there is no absolute guarantee something bad will never happen, it is important to understand the difference between the possibility of something happening and probability it will affect you (our school community). • Senseless violence is hard for everyone to understand. Doing things you enjoy, sticking to your normal routine and being with friends and family help make us feel better and keep us from worrying about the event. • Sometimes people do bad things hurt others. They may be unable to handle their anger, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or suffering from

mental illness. Adults (parents, teachers, police officers, doctors, faith leaders) work very hard to get those people help and keep them from hurting others. It is important for all of us to know how to get help if we feel really upset or angry and to stay away from drugs and alcohol. • Stay away from guns and other weapons. Tell an adult if you know someone has a gun. Access to guns is one of the leading risk factors for deadly violence. • Violence is never a solution to personal problems. Students can be part of the positive solution by participating in anti-violence programs at school, learning conflict mediation skills and seeking help from an adult if they or a peer is struggling with anger, depression, or other emotions they cannot control. NASP has additional information for parents and educators on school safety, violence prevention, children’s trauma reactions and crisis response at nasponline.org.

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Billy Best 28 of Buckeye, AZ died November 3, 2019 in Buckeye, AZ. Billy was born in Phoenix, AZ on December 4, 1990 and graduated fro Buckeye Union High School. He is survived by his sister Danielle, brother Robert,, father William and he was in death by his mother Julie. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service was held at the Sundance Park, Buckeye, AZ.

John Henry Gause Jr. John Henry Gause, Jr., age 71 of Buckeye, AZ died November 12, 2019, in Buckeye, AZ. He was born January 31, 1948, in Washington, DC to Lucille (Livingston) and John Henry Gause, Sr. A visitation will be held at 4:00 pm, followed by a service at 5:00 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. To read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com

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TUTORING, Credentialed teacher with master's degree, offering tutoring services, for Pre-K-3 all subjects. Please contact Tracy (626) 8257327 Hours are flexible $25.00 a hour

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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS Community Craft Fair Saturday November 23rd. From 9-3. Various Handcraft Items. 17506 W. Van Buren

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BIG YARD SALE Vintage, Kitchen, Bath, China, Crystal, Art, German Beer Mugs, Books, Toys, Games, Puzzles, Costume Jewelry, Baby, TV, Bedroom Furniture. TOO MUCH TO LIST! Nov. 22-23 Starts @ 8 am. 12433 W. Encanto Blvd. Avondale 85392

Downsizing, selling Lazy Boy Couch, Brown Rust, 6 ft. long, good condition, $425 cash. Call 623-925-0301

1 to 18 acres, starting $10,000, various locations, payments, owner/agent, Call Ken, 602-510-8900

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PETS/SERVICES FOR Sale, Beautiful pure breed male mini poodle, party color, akc with papers, very friendly, loving needs a good home, has all shots, 4 months old please call. 623-327-9876

HOMES FOR SALE We Buy Houses in the West Valley, flexible with offers, please call 602-759-0074

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PUBLIC NOTICE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: Westside Subs 5 LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15794 W McKinley St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Arturo Jimenez III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER: Arturo Jimenez, 15794 W McKinley St., Goodyear, AZ 85338 Published in the West Valley View/Business Nov. 20, 27 Dec 4, 2019 / 25974

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: AZ PREMIUM PRODUCTS LLC II The address of the registered office is: 15021 W Indianola Dr, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395 The name of the Statutory Agent is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are : MEMBERS: Robert Weldon Gould Sr, Bernadette Tonascia, both of 15021 W Indianola Dr, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395 Published West Valley View/ Business Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 25279

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARNG on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Site Plan Application #19090003 as submitted by Carlos Murrieta of Merge Architectural Group, on behalf of the owner Femex LLC, for a 2,000 square foot restaurant to be located south of the southwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Van Buren Street in Tolleson, AZ. The proposed site (APN 101-12-621) is approximately 60,126 square feet and is currently zoned Planned Area Development (PAD). (Federico’s Mexican Food) Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. / 259xx

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF TOLLESON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF TOLLESON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct PUBLIC HEARINGS on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 at 5:00 P.M., at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Rezone Application #18100001 as submitted by Kris Losch with Trillium Residential SFR LLC for a proposed residential community consisting of 75 single-family detached homes and 262 single-story and two-story duplex units on the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street for a rezone of the parcels from C-2 to PAD, including APNs 102-53-344 and 102-53-327. (Trillium 99 / Ordinance No. 586 N.S.) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Tolleson Mayor and Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the City of Tolleson City Hall Complex, 9555 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 for the purpose of: Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Rezone Application #18100001 as submitted by Kris Losch with Trillium Residential SFR LLC for a proposed residential community consisting of 75 single-family detached homes and 262 single-story and two-story duplex units on the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street for a rezone of the parcels from C-2 to PAD, including APNs 102-53-344 and 102-53-327. (Trillium 99 / Ordinance No. 586 N.S.) Soliciting comments from interested parties in reference to Site Plan Application #18100001 as submitted by Kris Losch with Trillium Residential SFR LLC for a proposed residential community consisting of 75 single-family detached homes and 262 singlestory and two-story duplex units on the northeast corner of 99th Avenue and Van Buren Street. This includes APNs 102-53-344 and 102-53-327. (Trillium 99) Published in the West Valley View and West Valley Business on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. / 25984

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LANDSCAPING VISTA VISTA

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602.301.3429

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602-826-3969 Mobile

Credit Cards Accepted ROC Lic. #143502 & Bonded

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“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!

Serving the West Valley Since 1990

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Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated

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Bob

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Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403

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MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR

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FAMILY OWNED

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BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PLUMBING

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UPHOLSTERY

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Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976

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TREE SERVICES

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includes labor

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WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned

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POOL SERVICES

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GARAGE SALES/ BAZAARS

1. Sort through your closets, cupboards and garage for items to sell. 2. Partner up with a neighbor or friend. This is helpful to give each other breaks during the day. 3. Advertise your sale — ask us for our Yard Sale Special! 4. In your ad include the type of sale, (e.g., Yard Sale, Multi-Family Sale), date, time, address/cross streets, and be specifi c on prices for high dollar items. Popular items you can include: furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, yard equipment, designer/ children’s clothes and shoes, craft items, antiques, unique items and collectibles/ collections. 5. Place signs on major cross streets and on the corners leading into your neighborhood. Just a fat, solid black arrow on colorful poster board works fine. 6. Price your items. If having a Multi-Family sale, each family should have a different colored price tag. You can do a $1 table, $5 table, etc., to save time. 7. Money. Be prepared with change, including coins. Do not accept checks. Cash only! 8. Have electricity available to test items. 9. Be safe. Do not let anyone into your home. Take your phone outside with you Have an extra person relieve you occasionally. 10. If it’s warm, offer cold bottled water for sale to cool off your customers! Happy customers buy things! 11. After the sale, remove your signs and donate leftover items to a local charity.

Call Classifieds at 623-847-4600 or email Deeanna

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to place your ad.

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