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The West Valley’s top 20 of 2020 BY TOM SCANLON
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NEWS .............. 6 Only ‘consumer’ fireworks are legal to use this week
NEWS .............. 7 COVID-19 vaccine ‘1A’ rollout continues
NEWS .............. 8 $1.9 million lottery ticket sold in Buckeye
OPINION ................. 9 BUSINESS.............. 11 FEATURES ..............12 YOUTH ..................14 OBITUARIES ...........16 CLASSIFIEDS ..........16 EAST
The closing credits are ready to roll on an unforgettable, often regrettable year. The COVID-19 pandemic was a true global disaster, killing millions across the Earth. Though the West Valley’s year was largely shaped by the devastating spread of the coronavirus, and the shutdowns and slowdowns called by state, county and school officials, there was quite a bit of “non-COVID news” in 2020. Here are 20 of the top stories of the year in the West Valley:
20. Jackie Meck retires The longtime mayor’s life could share the same title as a history book written by his wife, Verlyne Meck: “Buckeye Then and Now.” Many wonder what Buckeye “now” will be like, without the soft-spoken Meck, who quietly helped shepherd the explosive growth of Buckeye over the last decade. Before retiring from public life, Meck was Buckeye’s mayor since 2008, win-
The looks of 2020 was masks, as Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise, left, and other officials urged West Valley residents to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. Above, the future arrived in 2020, as Amazon launched a robotics delivery center in Goodyear. (West Valley View file photos)
ning three consecutive four-year terms. (He was previously mayor from 1973-75 and served on Buckeye City Council from 1968 to 1975.) At age 79, he decided not to run for reelection in 2020: “It’s time for younger people to be the leaders of Buckeye.” The new mayor of Buckeye, Eric Ors-
born, faces the unenviable task of following in Meck’s footsteps.
19. Bank robber busted An alleged serial robber was nabbed after Goodyear police found a discarded
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Overdoses spike during pandemic BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
More than 330,000 Americans have died from COVID-19—with nearly 5,000 of those deaths in Maricopa County. Indirect impacts are also powerful, as the pandemic is contributing to a frightening rise in drug overdoses.
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dec. 18 press release, new data suggests “an acceleration of overdose deaths during the pandemic.” According to the CDC, over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020—the highest number of overdose
deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period. In Goodyear, data on drug overdoses in 2020 shows “a pretty dramatic increase,” said Goodyear Fire Department Fire Chief Paul Luizzi. In 2019, the Goodyear Fire Department
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Top 20...continued from page 1 shirt that had DNA linked to a man who served 18 years for previous bankheist convictions. On Aug. 28, FBI agents arrested Scott David Williams, 59, in Peoria. According to the FBI, Williams robbed seven banks in the West Valley, including West Valley National Bank in Goodyear.
18. Actor arrested Bryshere Gray, an actor from the show “Empire,” faces charges of domestic violence, kidnapping and aggravated assault July 13. His wife was treated at a hospital after Gray allegedly beat and strangled her at a Goodyear home.
17. The robots are coming Amazon added to its accelerating West Valley imprint in a futuristic way, launching a robotic facility in Goodyear. At the new 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Goodyear, humans “work alongside innovative technologies, including Amazon ro-
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botics, to pick, pack and ship small items to customers.”
16. NASCAR in Avondale Due to COVID-19, it was something of a “yellow flag party.” Even so, NASCAR Championship Weekend coming to Phoenix Raceway helped put Avondale on the map. And the big races are scheduled to return to Phoenix Raceway Nov. 7, 2021—by which time COVID-19 hopefully will be in the rearview mirror.
15. City projects planned Goodyear and Tolleson moved closer to building multimillion-dollar city halls, with both cities combining new libraries and other amenities. Avondale City Council approved the building of a $12.5 million fire station at Van Buren Street and 127th Avenue.
dents, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors gave the development on West Camelback Road the green light.
14. Goodbye golf course
13. Local elections
Much to the chagrin of neighbors who cried “bogey!,” the Falcon Golf Course will become a FedEx “crossdock” transportation center. Despite protests from dozens of Goodyear and Litchfield Park resi-
Though hardly as contentious as the presidential election, new school board members were elected and most school funding requests passed by West Valley voters. COVID-19 put a dent in competition, with many local and state officials uncontested in their reelection bids. Going door to door to collect signatures during a pandemic was simply too daunting for many would-be candidates.
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Jackie Meck retired from public life after years of service as the soft-spoken mayor who led Buckeye’s explosive growth. (West Valley View photo by Tom Scanlon)
12. Buckeye schools struggle Buckeye Elementary School received a third consecutive “D,” which by state guidelines translates to an “F.” Three of the seven Buckeye Elementary School District schools received “D” grades. Despite the pandemic, the district is committed to bettering school grades.
11. Heroic save On May 21, Avondale Fire Capt. Chris Spire, out for a quiet family meal, dashed out of a restaurant into the danger zone after hearing multiple gunshots. Spire charged into action, and his efforts helped save the life of Alfredo Jaime, 19, one of the Westgate shooting victims. “I knew that you were their angels that protected them that day, that God sent you,” said Magdalena Jaime, Alfredo’s mom.
10. State reps test positive State Sen. Lupe Contreras of District 19 tested positive for COVID-19 in April. He recovered at his Avondale home. Months later, his neighbor and fellow District 19 Rep. Lorezno Sierra was on a ventilator in an East Coast hospital, where he was diagnosed with
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COVID-19 while on a family visit. After a few frightening days, Sierra was breathing on his own and released from the hospital.
9. O.K. Fulton passes away The West Valley lost one of its legendary figures when Orin “O.K.” Fulton died in Litchfield Park Jan. 17. He was 87. Fulton spent 36 years at Agua Fria Union High School as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, assistant principal and principal. His name will live on for generations, as the Agua Fria High School gym is named after him. And his personal touch will be long remembered. “His mentoring of students and personal leadership style has had a profound impact on our profession,” said Dr. Dennis Runyan, the Agua Fria superintendent.
8. Sun Health ‘grows’ In Litchfield Park, Sun Health will grow—a farm as well as senior-living homes. Litchfield Park City Council approved an expansion for 70 more independent-living homes, dubbed the Orchard at Rancho La Loma. In a reversal of the farms-to-buildings trend that has swept over the West Valley in the last five years, Sharon Grambow, CFO of Sun Health, said the company’s Litchfield Park plan includes a farm on 25 acres in Litchfield Park. “We are talking with a local farm that will have a farm there with a stand and a farm-to-fork restaurant,” she said.
7. Luke flies high With more F-35A Lightning II jets on the way, Luke Air Force Base is set to take off—and take the West Valley economy along for the ride. A mission expansion revolving around 144 new fighter jets will pump up Luke AFB’s population—as well as the surrounding areas, including Goodyear, Litchfield Park and Avondale. Luke is gradually ramping up for the F-35A Lightning II jets over the next six years. By 2026, the defense spending in support of Luke AFB is expected to
With more F-35A Lightning II jets on the way, Luke Air Force Base is set to take off—and take the West Valley economy along for the ride. (West Valley View file photo)
support approximately 13,900 total jobs, $820 million in total compensation, and $1.5 billion in value-added impacts to the West Valley, according to a Maricopa Association of Governments study.
Former Deputy Chief Justin Hughes and former Officer Kyle Cluff were also investigated. Cluff resigned after being found guilty of lying to Hughes—who took medical retirement after a report blasted his handling of Cluff.
6. Trouble at Goodyear PD
5. The BLVD
After months of investigations and appeals, the Goodyear Police Department had quite a shake-up. Former Chief Jerry Jerry Geier was terminated for lying during an investigation that started with complaints about him.
In 2019, Avondale City Council announced a huge stretch of farms and fields on both sides of Avondale Boulevard would be known as “The BLVD.”
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“Each (fire engine) has two paradmecis and a drug box,” said Cordova. The drug boxes contain four doses of Narcan. Goodyear police also are armed with Narcan, he added. “They’ve received training, and if they believe (a person) has had an opioid overdose, they can administer it,” Cordova said. Cordova noted overdose calls range from friends and/or family of a passed-out person on the scene to provide an idea of what happened to a lone person turning blue, with no clue to what happened. The idea that you can only die from an injection of heroin is false, Cordova noted. “That is definitely not the case. Even with prescribed opioids for pain management, the effects an opioid has on the respiratory system can cause death from lack of breathing,” he said. Here in Goodyear, there is no “overdose type.” “The age ranges vary,” Cordova said. “We’ve seen from the early 20s to up into the 40s-plus age range. Socioeconomically, there is no one group. It’s across all levels of that,” he added. Overdose calls range from “the pa-
tient is in a state of confusion all the way to respiratory arrest.” Paramedics can administer Narcan via nasal spray or an injection. The reversal caused can be nearly instant, with unconscious patients being slapped back to reality. Many times, the person who overdosed has no idea what is going on. “There’s definitely some confusion when they come to: ‘Who is this group of people standing around me?’ We do have on occasion folks getting a little bit irritated and not in the During a training, Goodyear Fire Department first responders best of moods. They can check a “drug box” used for overdoses, which have been rising be a little perturbed there’s during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy Goodyear Fire Department) all these folks standing over them in their living “The risk factor is once Narcan room or wherever they are,” Cordova wears off, they can slip back into that said. same state where they’re not breathing Even after a patient is stabilized, the anymore,” Cordova noted. Goodyear Fire Department will try to Here, as is the case around the counconvince him or her to take a trip to the Spike...continued on page 5 hospital.
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try, a likely factor leading to increasing overdoses is the rise of fentanyl, a cheap, synthetic opioid that is many times more powerful than even heroin. According to the CDC, fentanyl overdoses increased 38% in the first part of 2020, compared to 2019. “The disruption to daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic has hit those with substance use disorder hard,” said CDC Director Robert Redfield. “As we continue the fight to end this pandemic, it’s important to not lose sight of different groups being affected in other ways. We need to take care of
Top 20...continued from page 3 In 2020, the leaders’ vision for the area started to come into 20/20 focus. A hotel was launched and construction started on an apartment complex, with developers announcing more plans for an area Mayor Kenn Weise promises will make Avondale a destination for visitors—and a place to eat, shop and play for locals.
4. Buckeye booms After earning the title “America’s fastest-growing city,” Buckeye showed no signs of slowing its extraordinary growth, with new residential projects and extensions of ongoing developments throughout the still largely undeveloped city. And it’s not just Buckeye. Goodyear kept pace, with multiple large-scale residential developments, including several apartment complexes. And here comes Avondale: The first residents moved in at Alamar, a colossal development in the south part of the city that plans 3,695 homes across 1,127 acres.
3. ‘Farm-to-warehouse’ Goodyear’s economy was boosted by the construction of Amazon and several other massive warehouses. Nike backing out of a giant deal? That might have devastated some cities, but Goodyear merely shrugged it off while signing off on dozens of construction permits. Goodyear continues to flip farms
people suffering from unintended consequences.” Cocaine overdose deaths also spiked by 26%. “Based upon earlier research, these deaths are likely linked to co-use or contamination of cocaine with illicitly manufactured fentanyl or heroin,” said the CDC press release. “The increase in overdose deaths is concerning,” said Deb Houry, a CDC director. “CDC’s Injury Center continues to help and support communities responding to the evolving overdose crisis. Our priority is to do everything we can to equip people on the ground to save lives in their communities.” into warehouses—while some locals cry out, “No more warehouses! Too much traffic!”
2. The classrooms yo-yo In March, Gov. Doug Ducey closed all schools in Arizona. With kids learning online, classrooms stayed closed for months before tentatively reopening … only to close again in November and December. After winter breaks, all West Valley public schools will be online only when classes resume Monday, Jan. 4. With post-Christmas COVID-19 cases expected to rise even more, no one knows when kids will be back in classrooms.
1 COVID-19 The coronavirus was a wrecking ball, knocking down much of the year and destroying the word “normal.” West Valley cities raced to keep pace with the pandemic, issuing mask orders, making meetings online only, closing facilities and canceling events from Fourth of July to Christmas celebrations. Restaurants and other businesses struggled to survive during lockdown periods, with some receiving much-needed Paycheck Protection Program federal funding. As Abrazo West and other hospitals filled with COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe, the most devastating impact of the disease was on families that lost loved ones. Through Dec. 26, 4,902 people in Maricopa County died of COVID-19. The good news: COVID-19 vaccinations began in mid-December.
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After 28 years with the Tolleson Police Department, the last four as police chief, Wayne Booher will retire in January. “We have come a long way since the agricultural times, and I am honored to have served you and your families,” he said. Rudy Mendoza, a 20-year veteran of the Tolleson Police Department, will be the new police Rudy Mendoza, left, will be Tolleson’s new police chief in January, after Wayne Booher retires. chief. (Photos courtesy city of Tolleson) Mendoza began his career with the Tolleson Police Department grow and improve,” Mendoza said. in 2000 as a dispatcher. Ten months “This certainly can be attributed to the later, he was hired as a Tolleson pa- wonderful people we have working trol office. He was later promoted to here as well as my two predecessors, sergeant and became a commander in Chief Rodriguez and Chief Booher. 2017. Through their leadership they have He first served under Larry Rodri- raised the bar and expectations for the guez, who was Tolleson’s police chief police department.” for 17 years before retiring and giving Tolleson City Manager Reyes Meway to Booher. drano Jr. praised Booher and said Men“Over the past 20 years the Tolleson doza “is more than prepared to meet Police Department has continued to the challenge.”
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According to Arizona law, consumer fireworks are permissible for use between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3. But bottle rockets, firecrackers and devices that shoot into the air and/or make loud noises are not legal. In Avondale, consumer fireworks use is prohibited on public property, including streets, city parks/open spaces. Consumer fireworks use is allowed on private property within city limits, with the owner’s consent. The sale or use of any illegal fireworks in Avondale is subject to a fine of $1,000 for each violation. And a person may be legally and financially liable for injuries caused by using any fireworks. According to Fire-Medical Depart-
ment professionals, they have seen many injuries serious enough to require hospital treatment. Fireworks can result in severe burns, fractures or scars, disfigurement or even death. Serious injuries each year typical from fireworks are harm to the eyes, head or hands. Even sparklers, which are considered by many to be harmless, can reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees. For information regarding approved use and sale of fireworks in Avondale, call 623-333-6140, email fireprevention@avondaleaz.gov or visit avondaleaz.gov/fireworks. To report a violation in Avondale, call 623-333-7001. In Goodyear, fireworks violations can be reported by calling the nonemergency number at 623-932-1220.
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Vaccine rollout continues as COVID-19 spread accelerates BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
While COVID-19 vaccines will not be provided to the public for weeks, if not months, hundreds of health care workers in Maricopa County received the first of a two-dose vaccine as the coronavirus continues its alarming spread. On Christmas Eve, Maricopa County reported 4,670 new COVID-19 cases. In September and October, most days the county reported 500 or fewer new COVID-19 cases. The average number of new daily cases in the county in December is 3,865, more than double the November daily average of 1,558. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccinations at points of distribution like Abrazo West picked up steam, with the county reporting more than 18,000 people received vaccinations during last week’s beginning of the rollout. While the county focused on health care workers, this week, residents of senior facilities will begin receiving
protection against a virus most deadly with the elderly. Three quarters of the COVID-19 deaths in Maricopa County have been in the age group of 65 and older. And 1,488 of the county’s 4,840 deaths from COVID-19 were residents of long-term care facilities. Less than 2% of people in the county with COVID-19 have died from the disease. But 26% of the 5,714 people in longterm facilities diagnosed with the disease died. “The CDC is partnering with CVS, Walgreens and Managed Health Care Associates in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care (LTC) Program to offer on-site COVID-19 vaccination services for residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities,” said Jennifer Franklin, a county spokeswoman. She said most long-term care facilities in Maricopa County will be included in the CDC program. “The county will provide vaccinations to those facilities who are not part
of the program. We do not yet know the total number of facilities or vaccine doses needed to fill in those gaps,” Franklin added. At Glencroft Center for Modern Aging in Glendale, the largest senior facility in the state, “We expect our licensed areas to be offered vaccines perhaps as early as the week of Dec. 28,” Maricopa County continues Phase 1A vaccinations, including health care workers, first responders and school said Scott McClintock, nurses. Residents of long-care facilities may receive vacGlencroft’s chief strategy cines this week. (Photo courtesy Abrazo) officer. The first vaccine phase lice officers and teachers. (1A) is for “paid and unpaid persons The third phase (1C) for COVID-19 serving in health care settings who have vaccinations includes people 65 and the potential for direct or indirect ex- older. posure to patients or infectious materiAccording to the county, “There is als.” That includes workers at hospitals, no sign-up process or pre-screen surlong-term facilities and school nurses. vey available for Phase 1B or 1C. More According to Franklin, “more than information about eligibility and the 55,000 health care workers have reg- vaccine distribution process for popuistered” for the coronavirus vaccine, as lations prioritized in Phase 1B and 1C of Dec. 24. will be shared as soon as it becomes The second phase (1B) includes po- available.”
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Two days before Christmas, someone in Buckeye scored enough for presents—for years. A $1.9 million lottery ticket was sold by Circle K, 537 S. Watson Road in Buckeye. According to Sue KernFleischer, an Arizona Lottery spokeswoman, “the winner did come forward but wants to remain anonymous.”
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Goodyear residents will soon have more neighbors. Greenlight Communities broke ground last month on Cabana Encanto at 2323 N. 150th Drive in Goodyear. Greenlight bought 8.8 acres in June 2020 and plans to complete construction by next winter. Cabana Encanto will have Greenlight Communities is building a 286-unit apart286 units, including 114 stu- ment complex called Cabana Encanto near the prodio, 114 one-bedroom and 58 posed Goodyear Civic Square. (Image courtesy Greenlight) two-bedroom apartments. According to Greenlight, Communities. “At Greenlight Com“The above-average percentage of stu- munities, we are dedicated to creating dio units is standard for Cabana com- opportunities for teachers, first remunities and contributes to overall sponders, health care workers and othvalue realized by Cabana tenants. Ca- ers to enjoy high-quality finishes and bana communities provide brand-new amenities they want in residences that living spaces with modern designs and are designed from the ground up to be desired amenities—all at attractive, at- attainable for those in a broad spectrum tainable rental prices.” of employment fields.” Cabana Encanto is next to GoodGreenlight is currently in the process year’s new Civic Square project, which of building more than 3,000 new Cawill be built in phases over the next bana units in the Phoenix metro area several years. and beyond. Civic Square will include a library, Watts said the city of Goodyear was city hall and park space. “an excellent partner in the planning “We are excited to bring this new process for Cabana Encanto, and their Cabana property to the city of Good- proactive approach will help make the year and give residents the opportuni- property a strong addition to the growty to enjoy an exceptional living en- ing community.” vironment at an attractive cost,” said For more information, visit Patricia Watts, principal of Greenlight livegreenlight.com.
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Vaccines work Editor: With the approval of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the major tasks are now distribution and vaccination. Developing the vaccines has been a technological marvel, but until we get shots in the arms of 80% of the population the pandemic will not be aborted. History can give us a few examples to help with the rollout and a few personal notes from my vaccination history. In March 1947, New York City had an outbreak of smallpox. A smallpox vaccine had been developed in the 18th century, and much of the population, at the time of this outbreak, had been inoculated, but the city health commissioner decided on a mass inoculation effort. President Harry Truman and the mayor of New York City were inoculated, and in two weeks, 5 million New Yorkers rolled up their sleeves for the shot. I was 11 years old, living in New York, and I remember getting my inoculation. I did not get smallpox but still have the inoculation scar on my arm. In 1980 the World Health Organization reported that smallpox had been eradicated from the world. A victory for science against a disease that had ravaged the human population for centuries. The disease my parents were concerned about was polio (aka infantile paralysis). In 1955, President Dwight Eisenhower announced the development of a polio vaccine that was safe and effective. A mass immunization was begun both in the United States and around the world. I received my polio vaccine and did not get the disease. Within a few years a scourge that crippled millions, including President Roosevelt, was eliminated from our planet. It was another success for science and vaccination. Leadership by the president matters. I served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1985 and received
more immunization than any civilian could imagine. During those 22 years, I spent time in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia but missed out on Antarctica (no virus there). I never had a significant infection. I believe in vaccinations. The Air Force brought me to Arizona as Commander USAF Hospital Luke. After retirement, I have had a multitude of health care-related positions and activities. They include chief medical officer, Mercy Care Plan; AHCCCS director; board of directors of Sun Health; PMH Health Resources; AzHHA; Arizona Town Hall; and Wickenburg Community Hospital. I’ve been president of AARP Arizona, a member of the State Medicaid Advisory Committee, a member of the National Advisory Council on Services for the Elderly and Disabled and a member of the Harvard University School of Public Health Leadership Council. I am a longtime member of the Arizona Medical Association, Arizona Perinatal Trust, Arizona Public Health Association and Maricopa Medical Society. In all those activities, preventive medicine and public health have been a key component of my professional life. Preventive medicine starts with immunizations, and science has given us the tools to prevent 25 different diseases. This brings us to 2020-21. COVID-19 has ravaged the earth like no other infection since the Great Flu of 1918-19. The end is in sight if we, as the human race, can muster the will and fortitude to practice simple public health measures and bare our arms for “the shot.” In this day and age of instant communication, there is a plethora of misinformation and conspiracy theories flooding the internet. Ignore the noise and take “the shot” for you, your family and humanity. Leonard Kirschner Litchfield Park
Election notes Editor: Early in the morning on Nov. 4, President Trump announced he had won the election as the battleground states were trending in his favor. However, at around 1:30 a.m., voting tabulation stopped in four battleground states and there was a halt to the vote counting. Sen. Rand Paul from Kentucky, a libertarian, tweeted on Nov. 29: “Trump margin of defeat in four states occurred in four data dumps between 1:34-6:31 a.m.” in which most of the votes were for Biden. Indeed, in one case, Sen. Paul noted, “An update in Michigan listed as of 6:31 a.m. EST on Nov. 4 which shows 141,258 votes for Biden and 5,968 votes for Trump,” nearly a 24 to 1 ratio. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Senate Judiciary committee meeting on election fraud, Sen. Paul reiterated his belief that the “election was stolen.” In spite of these glaring cases of fraud, President Trump still received 74 million votes, nearly 12 million more than in 2016. Having an incumbent president gain that many votes in a second election cycle and still lose is unheard of and has never happened before in modern presidential elections. Instead, President Obama received 66 million votes in 2012, 4 million less than in 2008 and
yet still won! Even better, Joe Biden received over 81 million votes without campaigning, nearly 15 million more votes than a popular President Obama in 2012, a 23% increase by staying home in his basement. Go figure. Apparently Trump still “lost” because he was so unpopular and hated, except Trump always drew enormous, enthusiastic crowds, whereas Joe Biden could hardly draw crowds enough to fill a large McDonald’s. These kinds of significant voting anomalies usually occur in socialist countries where elections are rigged and outcomes predetermined. Igor Shpudejko Goodyear
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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist
As we stare 2021 in the face, here’s hoping that our elected leaders take a stand against one of the most serious public health threats currently facing the state of Arizona. New Year’s Eve. Which this year might as well be known as “The Planet’s Largest OneNight Superspreader Event.” One of the things we have learned about COVID-19 this year is that the virus thrives on congregations and people spending time together unmasked and in close proximity. That makes holidays especially dangerous in terms of community spread, as we saw a couple weeks after Thanksgiving, when positive case numbers spiked in Arizona and across the United States. As someone who has urged a balance between social restrictions and the economic damage those restrictions cre-
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ate—and as a human being who values family, spirituality and interpersonal connection—I was loathe to suggest we legislate Hanukkah and Christmas out of existence this year. But let’s be honest: New Year’s Eve has no such emotional or familial weight. It’s mostly just an excuse to tie one on for folks who are into that sort of thing. Personally, if history is any indication, I’ll be asleep before the ball drops in Times Square in New York City—where they intend to have a televised celebration sans crowd in 2021. As for the rest of you, you may not like this, but I’d be thrilled if our state’s governor, mayors and county supervisors took a page out of Tucson and Pima County’s book for one night only and declared a mandatory curfew beginning at 10 p.m. sharp and lasting until 5 in the morning. We can exempt first responders, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, essential workers and the homeless, along with anyone else headed to work or dealing with a legitimate
emergency. In keeping with the Pima County measure, bars, restaurants, clubs and other businesses that help people defy the curfew—say, by serving champagne at midnight—would be subject to having its license or business permit revoked. As for individual curfew breakers, I’d rather not tie up police officers writing citations as opposed to, say, tracking down New Year’s drunken drivers. But a stern warning wouldn’t bother me much. For the past nine months, I’ve found myself repeatedly caught between two warring factions: people who think COVID is fake and believe every mitigation measure is abysmally stupid and people who want to lock down the entire state “because if a lockdown would be enough to save even a single life, then that’s our responsibility.” I have disagreed with both sides at every turn, arguing instead for two things these camps seem to have forgotten: personal responsibility and balance. The notion of a New Year’s Eve curfew
irks me, because it represents government depriving citizens of our freedom. With that said, it’s not much of a deprivation: one night where we’d be forced to head home a few hours early. Balanced against avoiding the inevitable positive case spike, especially after the Christmas holidays, one night of curtailed fun seems a small price to pay. With the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines already being distributed and an end to this nightmarish year—and potentially the pandemic—finally at hand, now seems like a lousy time to risk your health or the health of those you love. Regardless, even a cursory scan of the events listings shows lots of nightclubs planning to host lots of New Year’s parties to welcome in 2021. Not to mention thousands of intimate gatherings that will happen in thousands of living rooms. There oughta be a law. Because hoping people will display some common sense has failed all year long. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com
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The Philly Pretzel Factory in Goodyear has closed. “We are sad to say today will be our last day opened,” said a PPF Goodyear post Dec. 20. “Thank you all for your support during this past year.” This will break the hearts of many who shared love for the place, such as Carol S. of Goodyear, who posted on Yelp shortly after PPF’s opening in Goodyear in June of 2019, “This is my kids new favorite place.” • Becker Zarling Law has moved into a larger location in Avondale. The practice, which provides family law (divorce, child custody, child support issues) and wills and trusts, doubled its size, moving to a new building (from C to F) in the same office park at 12725 W. Indian School. “We have also recently been accredited with the BBB and have received Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Top 10 Family Law Firm and the Best of the Best Top 10 Estate Planning Law Firm for 2020,” said Gina Zarling. • The booming computer science school iCode has arrived in Goodyear. Online classes are currently available for K-12 students at the Goodyear iCode, which opened its brick-andmortar location in the summer at 13185 W. Thomas Road, Building 2. The location will offer STEAMbased computer science education and a “belt program,” designed “to keep students motivated to continue developing their skills similar to how belts function in the martial arts.” The school teaches students of all skill levels with programs that teach students how to build games, apps, websites and work with robotics. The school’s costs range from $140 to $360 per month.
“We’re thrilled that Chase has opened his online classes to students in the Goodyear area,” said Abid Abedi, founder and CEO of iCode. “Now, students can have the opportunity to learn often overlooked skills that can benefit them for a future in tech. With custom programs built for every experience level, we’re looking forward to seeing how the kids and teens at Chase’s location develop their skills.” For more information, visit icodeschool.com/goodyear114.
• A new community is brewing in Avondale.
WestStone Communities paid $4.9 million to purchase 19 acres on McDowell Road just north of Interstate 10. The plan is for a 217-unit residential development. WestStone hopes to have the Cottages on McDowell ready by 2022. WestStone has 10 other projects around Phoenix. The company’s pitch: Showcasing urban living floor plans designed to fit a multi-faceted life, WestStone provides breathe-easy lifestyles in unique, beautiful settings. Each community offers amenities such as clubhouses and swimming pools that appeal to homeowners and their families.” On Oct. 5, the Avondale City Council approved a general plan amendment and rezoning request to make way for the development at the southwest corner of Avondale Boulevard and McDowell Road. • A week before Christmas, Richmond American Homes paid $3.2 million for 60 lots at Citrus and Lower Buckeye roads in Goodyear. Richmond has multiple projects around Goodyear, including Las Brisas by Richmond American Homes down Buckeye Road from the new land purchase and Canyon Trails North. • Michael Cowley and company are
busy again. On Dec. 21, Cowley’s Strategic Capital Management acquired 109 acres at Watson and Lower Buckeye roads in Buckeye for $4.3 million. Cowley’s various development companies are frequent Business Briefcase players. Cowley recently purchased a staggering The new Goodyear school iCode teaches coding, apps 475 acres next to Sun City and website development. (Photo courtesy iCode) Festival in extreme north Buckeye. Falcon Golf Course several years ago, The new purchase looks more like a then sold it to a developer who will farm-to-warehouse project. build a FedEx facility on the GoodCowley and company purchased the year/Litchfield Park border.
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Schools return from winter break in online-only mode BY TOM SCANLON
West Valley View Managing Editor
For most West Valley public schools, winter break ends Jan. 4, with classes resuming. But most classrooms will be closed, as 2021 begins with online learning for most public school students. “Litchfield Elementary School District’s data from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health has skyrocketed. Our kindergarten through eighth grade students will remain in distance learning until further notice,” according to an LESD website prebreak post. “We will continue to monitor the metrics and will send you another update on Jan. 15.” At the other LESD, Littleton Elementary School District, “All students
will remain in full-time dynamic distance learning through Jan. 15.” At Buckeye Elementary School District, “families should plan for continued virtual instruction the week of Jan. 4,” according to a pre-winter break post at the district website. Buckeye Union High School District “will be in Distance Learning for all students for at least the first two weeks of January,” according to the BUHSD website. “On Jan. 4, all schools will follow their late start schedule.” Agua Fria Unified High School District also begins its new semester online. “As we continue to monitor the possible future return to ‘in-person’ campus classes, we will bring an update to the first Jan. 13 board meeting.
This meeting will include an update on metrics and information for future planning opportunities that can be safely considered,” Superintendent Dennis Runyan said in a letter posted before winter break. Similarly, Avondale Elementary School District—which returned to online teaching Dec. 14—will remain in virtual learning mode after winter break. “AESD has not established reopening guidelines to return to in person learning. We will address this in a governing board work session after the winter break,” according to a posting on the district website. There will be some activity at many school campuses, however. As the county website stresses: “Per Executive Orders 2020-51 and
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Services developed the benchmark thresholds at the request of the education community as a guide to help school districts determine when it is safe to return to in-person instruction. The experiences of other countries have indicated that reopening schools may be lower risk in communities with lower community transmission,” according to the schools COVID-19 website. According to Maricopa County Public Health, school nurses and other school health care personnel are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Phase 1A, the first part of the rollout. Also according to the county’s school COVID-19 website, following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, the quarantine period has been shortened to 10 full days with no symptoms or seven full days with a negative test. The bottom line, according to the county and state: “The health, safety and well-being of students, teachers, staff and their families are the most important considerations in determining when schools can open for in-person learning.”
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We encourage all families to drop off an ornament. Due to a theft earlier this year, you may replace your loved one’s ornament at this time. We will be accepting names, photos, and ornaments until December 11th, 2020. The Thompson Funeral Chapel family wants to wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday.
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2020
623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
Tips for Having a Great Garage Sale! 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 specific 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.
AIR CONDITIONING
25 OFF $
A/C Repair! COUPON REQUIRED
★ Emergency Service ★ ALL Makes & Models ★ FREE Quotes for New Units ★ Financing Available ★ Local Family Owned Business ★ Friendly Service Every Time!
623.537.4830 LICENSED ROC#166569 BONDED & INSURED
CARPET CLEANING/ REPAIR
ELECTRICAL
GLASS SERVICES
COOPER’S CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT
SUPERCHARGED
Don’t let your broken panes... Break your bank!!!
37 Years Experience
Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Spa Circuits Panel Replacement/ Upgrade
Ceiling Fans Troubleshooting/ Inspection Repairs Remodels/Additions
www.superchargedelectric.com
OwnerOperator
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES 15 Years in Business and Still A+
Avondale Garage Doors Inc. 432 N. Litchfield Rd. Unit 300. Showroom & Parts Store
Fix & Replace
Garage Doors & Openers
623-872-8552
LOW PRICES!
Bonded • Insured • Licensed AvondaleGarageDoors.com ROC#198687
CONCRETE / MASONRY
623.466.3712
GARAGE DOOR/ SERVICES
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, DRIVEWAYS, RV PARKING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE DEMOLITION & PLACEMENT SPECIALTY CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES
Office 623-872-7622
AUTO SERVICES
CONTRACTORS
100-$500+ ABANDONED CARS All “As Is” Autos! $
ROC Lic. #K-09 149540 • Insured • References Available
RESIDENTIAL
623-329-2043
(623) 878-1180 ROC# CR65 090690D
*Equal or lesser value of materials ONLY
HANDYMAN
HANDYMAN I AM HOME REPAIR L.L.C.
Minnesota Ethics in an Arizona Economy
•No Job Too Small • Free Estimates
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • ROC 209166
602-931-0904 HandymanIam@cox.net
HANDYMAN
HOMES
BUILDINGS
PATIOS
DECKS
KITCHENS
Garage Doors
Repair • Service • Installation Family Owned & Operated
623.556.8378
Same Day Service & Free Estimates Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC #289066
Electrical • Plumbing • Water Heaters Security Doors • Ceiling Fans & Lights Flooring • Tiling • Painting • Remodel And More!
WHY PAY MORE? Mike 714-742-4527 Veteran
CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL
ROOM ADDITIONS
BOB PARRA • 602-384-4014 ROC#328209 BONDED
ELECTRICAL
“We’ll work together to make your dream project come true.” Featured in Architectural Digest and Phoenix Home & Garden
20 YEARS IN BUSINESS | FREE ESTIMATES
• Local, family owned West Valley commercial / residential custom builders for over 40 years • Specializing in up to date architectural designs • Provides innovative and high quality products and services
11. After the sale, remove your signs and donate leftover items to a local charity.
Good Condition = More $$$ Best Prices! Fast, free pickup!
Family Owned & Operated In Arizona Since 1977 www.demersglass.com
Over 25 Years Construction Experience
480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured
Residential • Commercial
Professional Handyman
If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
Mention this ad: Buy One Window Replacement Get the Second -1/2 OFF*
Family - Owned and Operated LICENSED ROC#181530 BONDED • INSURED
Appliance Repair Now
10. If it’s warm, offer cold bottled water for sale to cool off your customers! Happy customers buy things!
Call Classifieds at 623-535-8439 or email class@timespublications.com to place your ad.
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
623-546-7714
www.acexpertek.com
APPLIANCE SERVICES
ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS
We do it RIGHT the first time! Electric & Solar
602-510-1529
allstarelectricaz.com ROC#321507 Licensed, Bonded & Insured
• Superb customer service from start to finish
Call for further information regarding our services
623-824-4481 OR 602-540-4940
stacy@romackbuilders.com | john@romackbuilders.com LICENSED - CONTRACTED - BONDED • ROC 054363
A $45
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2020
623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY LANDSCAPING
AIR CONDITIONING
MEDICAL SERVICES
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE
PAINTING
Mike’s Lawn Service LLC • • • • • •
Tree Trimming •Mowing & Edging Sprinkler Systems - Install & Repair Landscape Renovations General Clean Up • Weed Control Lighting • Concrete • Pavers Plant & Tree Installation
“A Passion for Caring” The most experienced and compassionate home care service in the West!
Serving the West Valley Since 1990
References Available
Not a licensed contractor
Weekly Year Round Service! No job too big or too small
World Class Service Hometown Feel
A/C Problem? Call us 24/7 FREE Second Opinion Anytime!
www.airnowac.com We offer HVAC • Repair • Service and • Upgrades **FREE QUOTES ON NEW EQUIPMENT** “FINANCING AVAILABLE” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED WESTSIDE BUSINESS
Licensed ROC #313262 • Bonded • Insured
HOME REMODELING Remodeling or updating a bathroom?
“World Class Service Hometown Feel”
LANDSCAPING
We specialize in quality custom shower doors.
Professional Advice On: Lawns, Shrubs, Trees, Citrus Trees, Palm Trees and Orchids
Let us make your next one Top Notch Contact us for a FREE estimate!
Top Notch Shower Doors a licensed 623-440-1605 Notcontractor
Call or Text to: 602-677-0483
REMODELING
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PROJECTS
623.547.7521
Mike (623) 764-1294
www.acompassionatehomecare.com
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
VISTA VISTA VISTA
Insured&&Bonded Bonded Insured Insured Bonded Insured &&Bonded ROC#230926 ROC#230926 ROC#230926 ROC#230926
DEL DEL DEL DEL SOL SOL SOL SOL LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE
Dependable/Trustworthy Painter with 30+ years’ experience specializing in:
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES INVESTMENT PROPERTIES APARTMENT TURNOVERS
Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel623-297-0114 623-297-0114 Uriel 623-297-0114 Uriel
FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY!
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com vistadelsollandscape@q.com
Same Owners, Same Great Service!
CALL (623)
ROC #328924
Interior Exterior
Lic. • Bonded
Same Great Service! Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens
Same Owners, Same Service! Custom Landscaping andGreat Hardscaping Concrete. Retaining Walls.
Concrete. Walls. Irrigation and Repairs Pavers • ArtifiInstallation cial Retaining Grass • Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Curbing. Tree• and PlantKitchens. Installation Concrete Retaining Walls Fireplaces Irrigation Installation and• Repairs Outdoor • Cubring E FRE Tree andKitchens Plant Installation ST E Licensed-Bonded-Insured Irrigation Installation and Repairs IMATES ROC#202397. ROC#219652 TreeLicensed-Bonded-Insured and Plant Installation
D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 D:(623)670-0080 O:(623)536-8275 O:(623)536-8275
ROC#202397. ROC#219652
stonecreek-az.com stonecreek-az.com
stonecreek-az.com
REPAINT SPECIALIST (HOA) EPOXY GARAGE FLOORS (CHIPS) CABINETS REFINISHED
602-680-7263
O:(623)536-8275 Licensed - Bonded - Insured • ROC#202397 ROC#219652
Jorge Ruiz • jorgeruizpaint@yahoo.com
LANDSCAPING Landscape
PAINTING
602.301.3429 (Call/Text)
LANDSCAPING
PAINTING
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Your Custom Remodeling Specialist For All Your Home Improvement Needs!
623-933-4312 11126 W. Wisconsin Ave, #5 - Youngtown
Quality Attention to Every Detail
For Discount Coupons Visit www.AlbrechtandSon.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Limited Liability Corp • ROC #155822 KB02
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Kitchen & Bathroom • Designer Showroom
Listed HOA/PORA
ERIC SAUNDERS
BRUSH STROKE PAINTING
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ALBRECHT AND SON
Lawn Care
• Tree Trimming
• Weed Removal/Spray • One-Time Cleanup
Specializing in LARGE TREE TRIMMING Antonio or Laura 623.206.3403
480-338-4011 PAINTING
PEST CONTROL
BRANDENBURG PAINTING Interior & Exterior FREE ESTIMATES
CALL BOB
ROC#309706
The Bug Stops Here
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Fleas / Ticks • Bed Bugs • Roaches
623-972-9150 623-695-3390
Bonded & Insured - ROC #123818
L&M
PEST & WEED CONTROL
• Weed and Turf control • 6 month guarantee • Residential / Commercial
Our Goal is not to be the Biggest – Just the best!
MITCH STEVENS OWNER-OPERATOR
A REFERRAL IS THE BEST COMPLIMENT
Bus: 623 932 4168 Cell: 623 810 6035 Lic. #8555 ld.lmpest@yahoo.com
NO CONTRACTS • PAYMENT PLANS
PLUMBING
602-329-8532
Bobby Rocha - Owner Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 328599
Residential & Commercial, Big Properties
We Are State Licensed and Reliable! Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
• Painting Services • Commercial • Residential
Not a licensed contractor
Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly & Quarterly
Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
Exterior & Interior
623.910.0742
* Irrigation system and repairs (Valves, drip, timers, & sprinklers) * Pavers * Artificial grass * Malibu lights * Maintenance, general clean-ups & hauling * House painting, interior & exterior AND MUCH MORE. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE.
Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
PRO PERFORMANCE PAINTING INC.
Landscape Maintenance Services
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206-1396
Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping Same Owners, formerly Flatiron Landscape
Pavers. Artificial Grass. Putting Greens Fireplaces. Outdoor Kitchens. Curbing. Custom Landscaping and Hardscaping
HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING
JIMMY’S PAINTING SERVICES
Irrigation Install Install && Repairs Repairs Irrigation Irrigation Install Install Repairs Irrigation Pavers&& Repairs Pavers Pavers Pavers Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups Arbor Care/Cleanups Care/Cleanups Arbor
David P. Nunamacher Horticultural Consultant
• In-Home care service for your loved ones • On Call 24/7 Customized Care • Experienced Staff • RN Supervised • Serving the Greater Phoenix West
DRAIN CLEANING with Plumbing Inspection
Senior & Military Discounts
For All Plumbing Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES POWER WASH • WINDOW CLEANING • CABINETS DRYWALL REPAIR • ACOUSTIC CEILINGS BRUSH / ROLL / SPRAY • INTERIOR / EXTERIOR brushstrokepaintingllc@gmail.com MOBILE: Licensed, Bonded
602-722-7696
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& Insured ROC #170982
623-299-2637 Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC#216918 • 216982
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2020
623.535.VIEW WEST VALLEY BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY PEST CONTROL
ROOFING
PLUMBING
FREE Quotes, Family Co. All phases of PEST control.
WINTER BROS PESTS, inc. Lic. 8166 BC / Est. 1981
623-869-7378 PEST CONTROL
Your leaks stop here! New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems
FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS
SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available
Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561
Senior & Military Discounts
623-522-9322
™
Serving Arizona Since 1976 • Locally Owned & Operated
800-284-2392 602-275-4888 www.biochemexterminating.com PLUMBING
PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING
24 Hour Service Plumbing Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning Free Estimates Free Plumbing Inspection
623-322-9100
For All Your Plumbing Needs ™
Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Faucets/Sinks • Slab Leaks Water Softeners • Toilets • Garbage Disposals
SENIOR DISCOUNTS • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
15% OFF
Any Plumbing Service Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 1/31/21
49.95
Water Heater Flush
125 OFF Water Heater Install
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 1/31/21
Call for details. Some restrictions may apply. Exp 1/31/21
$
$
623-688-5243 www.theplumberguy.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 185143, 192987
includes labor
623-385-9580 ROC 233444 Licensed • Bonded • Insured
POOL SERVICES
TRIPLE “R”
Your West Valley Plumber
FREE SERVICE CALL
585 Unclog Drains from $ 4400 $
BEFORE
AFTER Pool Services and Repair The Glendale
tar
623-695-9199
www.miraclepoolcare.com
Lic# 4147
MIKE MORAN PLUMBING LLC
™
Water Heaters from
FREE Estimates • Service/Repair
PLUMBING
Honest Locally Integrity & Veteran Value Owned
Total Care Plumbing LLC
Senior Citizen Discount
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 229722 • PORA & HOA Gold Member
PLUMBING
POOL TILE CLEANING
Remodels • Repairs Leaks • Toilets Water Softeners Gas • Sink/Faucets
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Customers
AS LOW AS $45 PER ISSUE
POOL SERVICES
Termite•Pest•Pigeon Pro’s Disinfectant, Sanitize, and Vircuide Available
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Senior Citizen Discount 20 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Insured
623-293-7095 623-293-7095 License #ROC209589
PLUMBING Veteran Owned
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
WE DO IT ALL! U.S.A.F. Retired. 25+ Yrs. Exp.
“No Nonsense” www.triplerpool.com
Remodel All Repairs Cleaning SVC 1 Call Doe It All! s
UPHOLSTERY
WATER TREATMENT Veteran Owned
FREE Estimates
Commercial & Residential Expert Custom Upholstery Since 1976
DAVID’S UPHOLSTERY (623)
872-3047
Buckeye Plumbing
• Water Treatment Specialists • Residential & Commercial • Water Heaters Sr & Military Discount • Slab Leaks FREE Water Heater Flush with Service call. Valley Wide Service
623-386-0710
www.1buckeyeplumbing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC Lic #138051
ROOFING
Almeida Roofing Inc.
Licensed Contractor ROC C-37-120135 • ROC C-05-159059
623-935-9221
triplerpool@gmail.com
Built Stronger to Last Longer
ROOFING 602-622-2859 623-936-5775 We raise the roof with our quality, service and value!
All types of roofing! Re-Roofs New Roofs • Repairs
FREE ESTIMATES!
26 Years Experience in the Valley! ROC Lic. #133241 • Bonded • Insured
All Types of Roofing
602-743-3175
• Free Estimates / Free Inspections • Tile
• New Roofs
• Shingles
• Re-roofs
• Foam
• Repairs
• Coating • Modified Bitumen
www.almeidaroofing.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC #215758
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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | DECEMBER 30, 2020
BE$T PEOPLE - BE$T PRICES LOWE$T TA X RATE
BUILT HOLIDAY SALES EVENT ENDS SOON BUILT HOLIDAY SALES EVENT FI FOR THE FOR THE
FINAL 5 DAYS
EVENT
2020 F-150 XLTs 25% OFF!
HOLIDAY SAVINGS up to 30% OFF on SELECT FORDS! 2020 FORD FUSION
2020 FORD ECO SPORT SE “DEMO”
30% OFF
• CoPilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi • Rear Camera • More!
• Moon Roof • Remote Start • 4G Wi-Fi • More!
24,365 $ JONES DISCOUNT 7,310* MSRP
$
17,055
$
JONES SALES PRICE
STK# 20318
30% OFF
28,995 $ JONES DISCOUNT 8,698* MSRP
JONES SALES PRICE • CoPilot 360 • Navigation • Adapt Cruise • More!
20,297
STK# 20268
37,575 $ 9,394*
$
28,181
$
JONES SALES PRICE • Navigation • Adapt Cruise • CoPilot 360 • More!
18,790
$
30% OFF
JONES SALES PRICE
JONES SALES PRICE
30,740 9,222*
$
MSRP
$
21,518
$
STK# 20118
2020 FORD F-150 CREW XLT
25% OFF
47,515 11,879 *
MSRP JONES DISCOUNT $
STK# 20294
STK# 20227
2020 FORD ESCAPE SEL “DEMO”
• Chrome Pkg • Tow Pkg • 4G Wi-Fi • More!
25% OFF MSRP
$
JONES DISCOUNT
2020 FORD EDGE SEL
JONES DISCOUNT JONES SALES PRICE
$
$
25,040 6,250*
$
MSRP
JONES DISCOUNT
2020 FORD FUSION HYBRID “DEMO”
• Navigation • CoPilot 360 • 4G Wi-Fi • More!
25% OFF
$
35,636
$
24600 W. YUMA ROAD, BUCKEYE JUST SOUTH OF I-10 BETWEEN MILLER AND WATSON ROADS
623.386.4429 | WWW.JONESFORDBUCKEYE.COM
All prices and offers cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Prices do not include sales tax, license, $379.00 dealer doc fee and dealer add ons. All vehicles subject to prior sale. *Must Qualify and Finance through Ford Motor Credit Company, Program #30648 Trade Assist Required. See Dealer for Details. Prices valid through 01/04/2021. Sales vehicles may have scratches, dents or dings.
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STK# 20255